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Christmas Edition THE NEGRO STAR ```markdown ``` C. L. Of The Negro Star, is wishing his many supporters and a prosperous New Year-An nouncing: there next week—with gratitude for all you have done THE WORLD'S SANTA CLAUS THE WORLD'S SANTA CLAUS At this Season of the year, there is a Spirit that permeates every soul in the civilized world. The children call him Sarta Claus, and sleep on the night of Dec. 21th with one eye open and one closed—horing to catch old Santa when he mysteriously enters and fills the biggest stockings that mo her can furnish. The sweet little ones cannot explain why Santa was paying them off for being good; neither can they tell why he knows, but he hears all they say, and sees all they do. He loves them and expresses it with gifts to make them happy. He lives in them, so he is happy when they are happy. There is a spirit behind this spirit and the older ones catch the spirit and it makes them want to give more than they want to receive—they wish to express that there has been something done for them in a mysterious way that they cannot tell how nor when, but they want to express to someone how they feel. If they have not read in the Bible that God gave His Son, they have seen it manifested in the words and actions of men. They see that the more men have of the love for the Gift in their hearts the more they want to express it on their fellowman. They want the world to know that there is a super-nature force, working on the inside, that is demanding expression to be seen on the outside. They feel like they are representing a Great Giver and the more they allow themselves to be used to express His spirit the more His Spirit will make them happy. The Big Children, like the little children, live a life of expectation. their souls watch for the face of their Gift (Jesus) and feel happy only when their minds tell them that they are doing the will of Him who did so much for them. Persons in different ages and different circumstances, give Him a different name: Their children call Him "Santa Claus"; the unbelievers call Him "Luck"; the believers call he was thousands unbearable to lay he will brought the man's advices to the and the nation's governance practically nothing in practice. Had pollution took the monument the problem had been good in the high his authority if the rose and Good Wid this article may give this date for going to give a more with His Spirit fixed into their Spirit, resolved to do do more, giving of means, talent and expression to all His creatures this year than ever before; thus, every living thing is benefitted by this World's Greatest Santa Clause. He wants us to continue this spirit He wants us to grow in grace and be powerful, in favor with man, and all His creatures, looking forward to the day when the lion and the lamb shall lie down together and a child shall play over an asp-hold and not be harmed—only the love of God can do this:— It makes you give and take, It makes you love for Jesus' sake. It makes you kind, loving and mild. It makes you a Christian of God, worth-while, Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, A MERRY XMAS TO OUR FRIENDS THE NEGRO STAR takes this opportunity to thank its many subscriber and all advertisers for the support they have given us during the past year; We call you our Staunch Friends. Our Xmas number could not have been published without the support and co-operation of our (Continued in column four) Him "Savious, Lord, Prince of thing that shows Love is a warnin that starts in the runs thru His So and off by the H joyed by all of I world grows brie to give, as it kn Good and Perfect of December, the trying to tune up night when She singing, "Glory t est, on Earth, P to All Men." It another year's jo with His Spirit Spirit, resolved to of means, talent all His creatures before; thus, ev benefitted by this Santa Clause. PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO SINCE EMANCIPATION BY DR. SAMUEL BARRETT Sixty-four years is but a day in the life time of any people; and yet, in that short space of time, the Neadvancement in the history of manadvancement in the history of mankind. In order to fully appreciate the advancement of the Negro in America, it is necessary to know something of his past and the forces he encountered in his efforts to rise. When we know this, we will be more apt to give him credit for the advancement he has made and be less inclined to condemn and criticise him for his short comings. The Negro was brought to America in 1619 from Guines, and along the gold coast in Africa and he was held in slavery from that time until 1865, the close of the Civil War, a period covering 246 years. During that period, the Negro was treated exactly as a slave. He received no education, either in books or morals. He received no training in character building. In a word, he received nothing in the school of slavery to make him manly or to fit him for a career of usefulness or citizenship pation, or to enumerate his many accomplishments and achievements. First, because time and space will not permit such an exhaustive article. Secondly, I take it for granted that most, if not all readers of The Star, are familiar with the story of the progress of the race. If it can be shown that men have attained efficiency in the law, in medicine, in religion, have received recognition in the arts and sciences, operate banks and control insurance companies, I think the most skeptical will admit that* the Negro has made real advancement, and because of that, should be given an even break in his efforts to rise. Since we have been freed, we have reduced our illiteracy over 90 per cent. We have graduated men and women from the best colleges in America and Europe. Prof. Locke of Howard University, Washington, D.C., was not only a Harvard University graduate, but a Cecil Rhodes scholar from Penn. The late Clement G. Morgan of Cambridge, Mass., was not only a lawyer of ability and a highly respectable citizen of that great educational center, but was Harvard's 1st Negro class orator. When William Howard Taft was President of the United States, William II Lewis, also of Boston, and a graduate of Amherst College, and Harvard Law School was appointed by him as one of the Assistant Attorney Generals of the Unit- REV. J. W. HAYES Pastor of Calvary Baptist. Church, where a well fought battle against sin, has just closed ed States. When the case of the Elaine, Arkansas rioters was appealed from the Supreme Court of that state to to the U. S., by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Scipio Jones, one of the lawyers in the case was complimented by that great tribunal on the flawlessness of his briefs. In the field of medicine we have a Professor of Pathology in Rush Medical School, Chicago, and we have any number of capable physicians and skillful surgeons. In the pulpit we have men who compare in every way with some of the most outstanding pulpiteers in America. During the days of slavery, we, of course, had no home linfe, and yet with this terrible heritage and handicap, we owned in 1926, 700,000 homes and many, of them represented the highest in Christian Character as well as models of architectural beauty and design. When Emancipation came we owned no land; today our land value is estimated at $522,178,127. In 1926 the wealth of the Negro was $1,930,000. Some have thought that the Negro has done practically nothing toward his own education. In 1926, he contributed $3,000,000. In 1924 we had 73 banks with a total capital of $6,250,003, with resources of $20,000,000. These banks do an annual business of $100,000,0$0 We have a number of insurance companies in force, amounts to $250,000,000. The Negro has also advanced in business. We have over 70,000 Negro business enterprises of various kinds; and the annual volume is over one billion, five hundred million. We have produced in Roland Hayes one of the outstanding tenors of the world. We have produced an artist Tauner who left his native city, Philadelphia, to live in France on account of race prejudice and no opportunity to pursue his calling. He has bebecome one of the world's greatest religious painters. I think what I have said above judged from any standard indicates that the Negro has made some progress. I do not think there is anything that has been accomplished by civilized men, that hasn't also been accomplished by the Negro; and Continued to last page Xmas edition Merchants in general. We ask of all (Continued from 2nd column) (Continued from Snd column) those who have subscribed to The Negro Star, or have given us their advertisements, to continue with us that we may be able to make the paper a helpful, constructive newspaper. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. ent pensioned he fought the upon his land this nation overl and helped in lay the founda- wealth and yet is contributed to the uplift of it been for pri- when freedom condition would worse than it at he has ac- since the close ves two things: ability; Second, in the chance. ever, I am not oled account of since emanci- JOHN H. HARRIS --- --- BY REV. J. W. HAYES. 615 Wabash Avenue HOW CHRISTMAS SETS THE WHOLE WHOLE WORLD SINGING. Singing, both informs and inspires. It enlightens as to the object of song and creates an attitude toward that object. When people sing together, it tends to make them think together and this makes united ation possible. Nations sing patriotic songs to make their citizens patriotic, war songs to make the soldiers brave, and songs of triumph to make the nations glad. If all people would celebrate Christmas at the same time and with a program revealing God's Gift to the world, all singing together, the song of the angelic choir, then, indeed would the swords be beaten into plough shares and the spears into pruning hooks, and nations would sing "War No More" but instead, they would sing, "Peace on Earth, and Good Will to Men." THOUGHTS There is music in your soul, let it out and set the world ringing. Keep the music ringing day by day, it will make life easier. Even the lower animals like music and are charmed by it. No man can listen to the angel song and be quite the same afterward. (Sunday, Dec. 29) YOUTH - NEEDS THAT CHRIST CAN MEET. Matt. 4;1-11. Heb. 14;16 Youth needs the power of the Christ-life in its life to enable it to overcome temptation and give it a life with force. The life in which the life of Christ is not, is one opposed to Him and to approve of Jesus is to be against law and decency. Christ overcame the temptation because of the Divine within. We are helples in the aids of the tempter without God. Christ came to save the lost from the chains of satan in time and eternity. The youth needs, that Christ can meet to give it right ideals and power to make these ideals real. The temptations of Jesus was an acid test of perfect humanity. It showed what is possible with God in us. THOUGHTS It is not we that triumph over temptation, but Christ in us. We are never safe in temptation, without Christ. We are never too old to be tempted. the devil has a bait for every sucker. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Mr. Julius Rosenwald is head of the internationally known mail order house of Sears, Roe'juck and Co. Mr Rosenwald is a multi-millioraire. If there ever was a friend of unlimited means and great influence, a friend, who believes in giving the Negro a chance, that man is Julius Rosenwald. It was he who made it possible for Negroes throughout the country, especially in the larger cities to have modern Y. M. C. As. He has laid aside a large fortune to aid the Negro in his education by means of Rural schools in the South and to help him develop, generally his racial life. In Chicago, he gives our people employment according to their ability and has recently appointed a colored man as manager of one of his important stores in the windy city. The race could stand many more men of the type of Julius Rosenwald. OTTAWA IDEAS All services were well attended at Bethany Chapel, Sunday. Rev. Jas. Wilson preached at the morning service, and Rev. Chas. Favors, pastor, at the afternoon and evening service. Rev. Geo. Ewing, Topeka, who conducted the services at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday, was a visitor at Bethany, Sunday afternoon. Rev. S. A. Williams, Coffeyville, enroute home from California., will preach in the city, Wednesday night. The S. S. Program and Christmas Tree will be Tuesday night. A Community Christmas Tree will be held at Wilson's Hall, Dec. 27th, sponsored by the Mother's Congress and Needle Craft, Art Clubs. 100 stockings filled with fruits, nuts, and candies, will be given to children; ice cream and cake to adults. The Boy Scouts will have charce of the program. Santa Claus will also be present. The public is invited. The following written Deacon Geo. Johnson, who is in the Santa Fe Hospital at Terela, Sunday; Mrs. Geo. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Mose Thompson, Messrs Wm. Starks, J. 'M. Lewis, Mrs Russell Allen; Deacons Russell Allen, Wesley Camper, John Willingham and W. S. J. Lewis. Mrs. James Silvey was taken to Community Hospital, Monday afternoon, Dec. 16th, where she underwent a major operation. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McCloud and family, Lawrence, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis, Sunday. Theron Stovall who has been employed at Gary Ind., the past six months, returned home, Sunday Dr. P. H. 601 N. N. Wishes his m A Merry Xmas and LEW WICHITA'S LARGE APPAREL 223 E. D. Marshall Lun 1945 Lawrence Wishes its M and Cus A Merry and A Happy Dr. P. M. Belk 601 N. Main St. Wishes his many patients for Christmas and A Happy New EWIN TA'S LARGEST W APPAREL STORE 223 E. DOUGLAS Pall Lumber Co. ance Wishes its Many Friends and Customers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dr. P. M. Bell 601 N. Main St. Wishes his many patients A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year LEWINS WICHITA'S LARGEST WOMEN'S APPAREL STORE 223 E. DOUGLAS. --- UNION NATIONAL BANK WICHITA SAVINGS A 4% INGS ACCOU 4% A Safe Investment CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS GREETING from R NEAL, Register of LESTER E NEAL, Register of Deeds The Negro Star-for the Good of the People The Bean guessing contest given by the Mothers' Congress for the benefit of the Boy Scout Troop 79, (Bethany Chapel) was a decided success. A bazaar was held in connection with the entertainment. The proceeds $13.26 will go to help purchase of uniforms for the scouts. Friends have received word that Rev. O. B. Ware, a former pastor of Bethany Chapel, is ill in a hospital at Memphis Tenn. M. Bell Main St. Many patients A Happy New Year WINS GEST WOMEN'S L STORE DOUGLAS. Other Company Market 5097 Many Friends Customers Christmas New Year. CCOUNT GREETINGS Sunday School Lesson By REY P B FITEWAKH UD, Mom bor of Faculty Monny Bible Institute of Chicago 1 (2. 1929 Newspaper Union) FELLOWSHIP THROUGH WORSHIP LESSON THAT: Neh 8 1:12; Micah 4:1, 2, 9a 122 1:9, 11eb 10 22:25 GOLDEN TEXT—As his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day. PRIMARY TOPIC—Worshiping God Together. JUNIOR TOPIC—Worshiping God Together. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Taking a Heath Part in Worship. YOUNG PEOPLE AND AUGHT TOPIC—Common Worship and the Community Spirit. 1. The Place of the Bible in Worship (Neh. 9:112) 1. The reading of God's word (rv. 1-3). (1) The eager assembly (v 1). The people gathered themselves together and requested Ezra to bring the book of the law. God had touched their hearts, creating within them a yearning for His Word. (2) It was a representative assembly (v. 2). It was made up of men, women and children God's Word should be taught to all classes, men, women and children. (3) An appreciative assembly (v. 3). So eager were they to know God's Word that they did not get tired, al though the lesson lasted five or six hours. Their ears were attentive from morning until midday. 2. The attitude of the people toward God's Word (vv. 4-0). (1) They reverenced It (vv. 4, 5). When Ezra opened the law all the people stood up out of respect for God's Word. (2) They joined heartily in the prayer (v. 6). As Ezra led them in prayer, they united in saying. Amen, Amen, bowing their faces to the ground. 3 God's Word being interpreted (vv. 7, 8). (1) Ezra stood up where the people could see him (v. 5). (2) He read distinctly (v. 8). The manner in which many read the Scriptures greatly discredits them. (3) He caused the people to understand the reading (v. 8). The supreme business of the minister is to make the Word of God plain to all, old and young. 4. Effect of the application of God's Word upon the life of the people (vv. 9-12). (1) Conviction of sin (v. 0). The divine method of convicting men of sin is the application of God's Word in the energy of the Holy Ghost. (2) Weeping turned into joy (vv. 10-12). Forgiveness follows the recognition and confession of sin. (3) Their blessings were shared with others (vv. 10-12). II. Jerusalem the World's Central Place of Worship (Micah. 4:1, 2). I. Its place of supremacy (v. 1). In the last days, Messiah's kingdom, with Jerusalem as its capital, shall prevail over all kingdoms. 2. The peoples, Jews, shall flow into it (v. 1). It will be a beautiful sight to see the Jews who have been scattered all over the world come to Jerusalem as a mighty flowing stream. 3. The Gentile nations shall go there to worship (v. 2). 4. The supreme purpose of their going will be to be taught of God, that they may walk in His ways (v. 2). What a wonderful day when all peoples of the world shall worship together in God's holy temple! III. The Song of the Worshipers (Pa. 122:19). This psalm is one of the songs sung by the Jews as they made their pilgrimages to Jerusalem to worship at the great festivals. This song embodies the following great ideas: 1. The joy of the worshipers (vv. 1, 2). The initiation to go up to the house of the Lord to worship stirred within them delightful emotions. 2. Love and admiration for God's house (vv. 3, 4). We should go to the house of worship because we love the place Like Jesus, we should regard it as our Father's house. 3. It was the sent of royalty (v. 5). When Christ's kingdom shall be established in Jerusalem, worshippers will delight to journey there because of their love for Him. 4. Prayer for God's house; prayer for the peace of Jerusalem (vv. 8, 9). One Way to Help God There is but one way in which man can ever help God—that is by letting God help him; and there is no way in which this name is more guiltily taken in vain than by calling the abandonment of our own work, the performance of His.—Huskin. The Book of God and Prayer Give the Book of God its place in prayer. Prayer is not talking to God simply; it is listening first, then speaking—S. D. Gordon. MIDDAUGH HARDWELL E. 21st St. WHERE XMAS nilco Radios, Table cabinet Models Co. Wagons..... E OUR WINDOW USEFUL The Most Com- ristmas H in W FOR BOTH OL EASONÁBE SSAMAN H 3 N. Lawrence Comfo All Wint With From the very first c winter months have will be comfortable healthful heat and match" your only lab no muss to clean up in any way. Place one of these wonderf pared when the first HARDWARE CO. St. St. Phone M. RE XMAS PRESENTS O Radios, Table Models ..... Models Complete ..... ons ..... 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We seized two different cars that were loaded with whiskey and failed to get the owners. In each case there were so mazy that knew about it that the public kept us from getting the owners. We have spent the last week in court trying cases; the most important being the Pfinster Pool Hall Case. Colonel Welch, the owner or lease of this place, was convicted by a jury of two courts of allowing gambling devices to be set up on premis a under his lease and permitting a gambling device to run in his place. Each carries a sentence of from one to five year in the State Penitentiary. The jury that returned the verdict should receive the blessings of every decent respectable citizen of this city; for it has broken the last threads of a gambling house being run openly in Wichita. There are any number of young men that have entered this place of vice that Welch has run so openly for years and lost everything that they had. When a young man loses everything, as many have done in this dive, they are open to any suggestion that might enable them to get money easily, such as stealing or holding up some one. Cherryvale Newsies BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH REV. WM COOFER. PASTOR RUTH WHEATON. REPORTER S. S., 9:45 opening by Supt. Hinskton. Lesson taught by Pastor Coofer. 11:30 Morninng Services, devotions led by deacons. Pastor preached a fine sermon. Subject: "This Good Dog." B. Y. P. U. 6:31 opening by President in the absence of S. C. C. A very interesting Bible drill was enjoyed as group No. 3 did not appear. Group No. 3, received the banner. Evening services at 7:30, devotion led by the two young converts: Pearl Middleton and Oda Robinson. Pastor preached another fine sermon; subject, "It's Going To Rain." Mrs. J. T. Utterback, Terre Haute, Indiana, was here vissiting her neices, Kethel, Zelpha and Mildred Bene. Miss Bethel Bene served at a one o'clock dinner, Sunday afternoon in honor of Mr. Harold Parker's 21th birthday anniversary. Miss Boots Clay was hostess of the Idle Hour Club last Wednesday. The next meeting will be with Miss Peggy Greene, $3030 East 7th St Mr. Elvin Bailey of 'Coffeyville was a guest of Miss Marcella Greene Thursday evening. Mrs. C. L. Patton and son C. L., Jr. of Omaha, Nebr., are here to spend Xmas with Mrs. Patton's mother, Mrs. B. A. Ratchiff and her daughter, Betty Ruth Jean Patton, who has been visiting her grandma, the past two months. Mrs. Ruth Wheaton is pondering over a newly found gray hair. Mr Flesher Daniels, his mother, Mrs. Dainiels, sister Mrs. Annie Hooks and daughter, Florine Daniels of Muskogee, Okla., motored here, Friday and spent the week end visiting their son, brother uncle, Mr. Cleveland Daniels, and grand daughter, Pearl; they left for their respective homes, Monday. Rev. J. S. King and Mrs. Beasle Metcalf of Wichita, were business visitors in the city. Messra Todd Ratcliff, Nellie Green, employed at Coffeyville, visited their mothers, Mesdames Bessie Ratcliff and Mrs. A. F. Greene, Sunday; later accompanied by Jark Johnson, and LeRoy Green, motored to Chanute on business. Mr. Fred Rowe and Mrs. Beulah McNeil, of Independence, motored to Cherryvale, Sunday and visited Mrs. McNeil's mother, Mrs. Bessie Ratcliff and sister, Mrs. Patton of Omaha, Nebr., and Ruth Wheaton. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Reddens and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hinkston motored to Isdependence, Friday on business. Lewis Jones and Dona Wheaton, were Independence, visitors, Friday Mrs. Josie Barnett of Wichita, sent the week-end visiting her sister, Mrs. Tom Henderson and other relatives and friends. CHRISTMAS TIES $1.00 The finest ties in Wichita for the price Each tie in Christmas Box. Woolf Brothers "QUALITY CORNER." SERVICE COUNTS WE GIVE IT COWAN'S STORE MRS. MINNIE COWAN, Prop. GROCERIES, FRESH AND CURED MEATS Drug Sundries, Fountain in Connection Our appreciation of your purchase sticks to every package PHONE DOUGLAS 7205 1213 EAST NINTH ST. WICHITA, KANSAS IS IT KNOWN AS WELL AS IT SHOULD BE, THE GREAT IMPORTANCE OF AN ADEQUATE BANK BALANCE? HAVE YOU A FIRST NATIONAL BALANCE THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS FOR CASH AND CREDIT? FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN WICHITA WICHITA, KANSAS Mr. Joe Wheaton, employed at Independence, spent Sunday at home also in services Mr. Luther Norman of Chanute, was in Cuerryvale, visiting relatives, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Howard motored from Parsons, Saturday nite; and Mr. Howard's mother, Mrs. D. II. Hill accompanied them back and spent Sunday at the Howard home. B. T. W. CLUB NOTES Mrs. Thomas Fines was hostess to the club Dec. 12, Business was in The Negro Star-for the Good of the People process; and the following program was rendered, with Mrs. Mabel Mayberry in charge: Subject, Music. Instrumental, Miss Lucia Hill; Vocal solo, Mrs. L. Outlaw. Vocal solo, Mrs. McGloria; Quotatnions, Music; Critic, Mrs. Maymie Moore. Hostess, Dec. 19, Mrs. Fox. St. Mark M. E. Church. REV. W. C. CONWELL, PASTOR EULA JAMISON, REPORTER. Sunday School opened at the usual hour, 0:45; a good lesson study, with the pastor acting Supt.. Morning worship opened at 11 o'clock by Bro. Geo. Williams; the Scripture lesson was read by Rev. W. C. Conwell. Rev. L. W. Wright delivered a soul-stirring sermon from St. John 6.9, taking as his subject, "Take What You Have and Make what You Want." The sermon was full of the spirit and much enjoyed. Invitation was extended, and one united with the church. Junior League was in charge of Mrs. A. Williams and opened at 5:30 p. m. Instead of the regular lesson, the children practiced for the Xmas exercises. Senior League was opened by E. E. Conwell, President, at 6.30 p. m. The lesson was read and discussed which was very interesting. More young seniors are urged to attend this League. Evening worship was opened by Bro. Geo. Williams at 7:30 p. m. After the devotional exercises, Rev. J. R. Seaton brought to us a soulstirring sermon from Jer. 8:22, which read, "Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there?" The sermon was wonderfully constructed and enjoyed by all. We extend a cordial invitation to visitors at all times. PASTOR, RFV. J. H. DANIELS, REP. MABEL LOVINGOOD Sunday School opened at 9:45 a.m., with Supt. Bro. Jesse Jones, presiding. The lesson was well studied and outlined by the teachers. Review by pastor. At 11 o'clock, devotionals services. Afterwhich, the pastor brought a wonderful message from Phil. 3:8; Subject: "The Excellency of the Knowledge of Christ Jesus My Lord" Evening services, 7:30 p. m.. Devotionals. Sermon by Pastor. Many visitors worshipped with us. You are welcome. Come again. Sunday, Dec. 22, 1929, services at 3 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. W. Haves pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. Give your boy a break... 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A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to My Friends Merry Christmas= PROGRESS OF THE RACE SINCE EMANCIPATION when he has not, it is because he has not had an opportunity. Politically, we have not made the progress we should have made. The Negro has voted the Republican ticket almost continuously since freedom. This has been largely thus sentiment and the party's antagonistic attitude toward slavery. For a long time we felt we could never repay the Republican party which was headed by Lincoln and composed of men like Sumner, Chase and Foraker, also Roosevelt. Under a few Republican Presidents, we received due political recognition for our fealty to the party. This was especially true under the Roosevelt and Taft Administrations. Long before that however, considerable dissatisfaction was seen among Negro Republicans on account of the President's disregard of political rights of the race and his apparent indifference to lynching. So when William Jennings Bryan was nominated for the presidency on the Democratic ticket, many colored people voted for him. Many voted for Woodrow Wilson and he proved to be the most unfriendly president who ever sat in the White House, when it came to giving us political recognition. Appointments like Register of the Treasury and Minister to Haiti, appointments which were considered ours from time immemorial were ruthlessly taken from us and given to others. The Negroes of America will never forget the late Woodrow Wilson. This discontent among the Negro voters grew until in the last presidential campaign, when Gov. Al Smith of New York, a democrat and Roman Catholic, got thousands of colored votes. Al Smith would have been elected had he not been a member of the Roman Catholic Church. And this too, despite his attitude on the liquor question, and the antagonism of the Klan, Negroes in the North said they were tired of supporting the Republican party since the party failed to raise its hand against the disfranshishment of our people in the South and ignored us in the distribution of political offices. They said that taxation without representation was just as much tyranny today as it was when the enraged Bostonians threw the tea overboard in revolutionary days. The political situation has been somewhat different inn many states of the North. Many Negroes there have been elected to the State Legislature. New York, Penn, Nebr. Mo. and Calif., have all sent members of the group to their respective state capitols and we have been able to elect a Negro Congressman from Chicago, the first in many years. I do not see why the Negro should not get full political recognition in state and national affairs. He is loyal to the government, pays taxes to support it, and has fought to uphold the flag and preserve its principles from the Revolution to the World War. But with all the progress he has made he faces everyday problems he should not face and problems this nations cannot afford to create if this nation is going to be truly American and truly worthwhile. In many public places in this state the Negro, a citizen is absolutely denied service, and this is contrary to the Constitution. In many places of amusement he is not only barred entirely, but if permitted to enter he is segregated in some corner as tho' he were a leper. We do not treat other dark and non-white races thusly. And our sense of fair play should prevent us from treating the Negro as tho he were an outcast. When the Negro attempts to move into a locality which is considered restricted to white people only, he is either intimidated and made to move, or if he stands his ground and fights back, as one did in Detroit, Mich., quite often a race riot is precipitated. What we need today is The Negro Star—for the Good of the People A Happy New Year to all C. R. RANKIN, County Supt. of School. DR. H. N. SIMS, DENTIST 6011, N. MAIN ST. PHONE MKT 3868 tolerance. Tolerance toward religions not our own, Tolerance toward races not our own. We need this, not only in Kansas, but throughout the nation and the world. All of us need to exhibit less racial arrogance and superiority and more friendliness as we come into contact with other races and nations not our own. For this spirit of intolerance brought on the World War, the aftermath of which we are still reaping. When we get to that place in our racial and national development that we can show the spirit of friendliness and helpfulness to our neighbor, no matter what his race or color may be, we shall have then made real progress which will cement the world together as one big helpful brotherhood and progress that will secure real world peace. On the other hand, if we permit materialism, selfishness, greed, env race prejudice, race antipathy and hate to become a national trait, nothing will save us from the hate of persecuted peoples who when the time comes will sweep down upon us like the barbarians overan and conquered the old Roman Empire. FADA Radio THE CHOICE OF THE EXPERTS Screen Grid VIBRA- CONTROLLED Fada 35 with Super- Dynamic Speaker and Cabinet of Walnut. Hear this set at our store. The Southwestern Electrical Company ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES LIGHTING FIXTURES Phone Market 884 5 123 N. Market Street WICHITA, KANS FOR HIS GIFTS RAYON SILK LOUNGING ROBES $4.85 XMAS SPECIAL 3 Pairs MEN'S FANCY SILK HOSE $1.00 Also Silk and Wool THE TOGGERY MEN'S WEAR 128 N. Main Street WHAT TO TALK TAIK HAPPINESS: The world Without your woes. No I Look for the places that I And talk of them, to rest Of earth, so hurt Sy one Of human discontent and TAIK FAITH: The world I Without your uttered ignot If you have faith in God, Say so; if not, push back Of silence all your though No one will grieve because TAIK HEALTH: The dream Of mortal realties is woe You cannot charm or inter By harpiry on that minor Say you ere well; or, all is God shall hear your words "There is no limit to the g who pets the credit for it." TAIK HAPPINESS: The world is sad enough Without your woes. No path is wholly rough. Look for the places that are smooth and clear, And talk of them, to rest the weary ear Of earth, so hurt by one continuous strain Of human discontent and grief and pain. TAIK FAITH: The world is better off Without your uttered ignorance and morbid doubt. If you have faith in God, or man or self, Say so; if not, push back upon the shelf Of silence all your thoughts till faith will come. No one will grieve because your lips are dumb. TAIK HEALTH: The dreary never ending tale Of mortal irradies is worn and stale. You cannot charm or interest or please By harpiry on that minor chord—disease. Say you are well; or, all is well with you. God shall hear your words and make them true. —Author Unknown. "There is no limit to the good a man may do, if he does not care JOHN H. HARRIS DR. P. D. SKINNER, EVANGELIST Of Coffeyville, Kansas, who is now pastoring in Eldorado—has been assisting Calvary Bapistt, pastor and members in a soul-saving campaign. STUDENT'S CREED (The Oklahoma Hi-Y Stimulator) I believe in Honest Work, in generous Comradeship, in the courage of high convictions. I believe in the inspiration that comes from contact with all that is true and best in books, in people, in life I believe in loyalty to our High School, the Fostering Mother, of these ideals, and I pledge her my allegiance, in all her undertakings, in all that will make her a stronger, and nobler school Clinched by "Hutch" --- Clip the following, fill it out and enclose the amount for your subscription or for your renewal to help make this paper the best paper in Kansas and the West from every point; it takes money, so let us hear from you at once: Phone When Started | Amt. Pds | Paid To Yearly $1.50; Half Yearly90; Quarterly 50c; Monthly 20c world is sad enough south is wholly rough. are smooth and clear, the weary ear continuous strain ignief and pain. a better off ance and morbid doubt. or man or self, upon the shelf is till faith will come. your lips are dumb. by never ending tale and stale. rest or please chord—disease. well with you. and make them true. —Author Unknown. good a man may do, if he does not care MERRY XMAS TO ONE AND ALL CHURCH GREATEST FACTOR IN BETTER RELATIONS. What the church is doing for the improvement of race re'a lions was set forth by Dr. George E. Haynes, Secretary of the Commission on the Church and Race Relations of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, in an address before the student body in the Inst. tute Chancell. Sunday evening Nov. 2 'If we are to achieve any great progress in the fundamental adjustment of the race problem the greatest factor is going to be the religious factor" he said. "The churches must help adjust the relations of life in order to be practicing what they preach. It is the business of religion and of the church to deal with the evils that exist today. About eight years ago we started what is known as race relations Sunday. Ministers of white and colored churches exchange pulpits delivering sermons on race relations from whatever text the individual may choose. At first this was rather uncertain, but last year over fifty pulpits were exchanged in the city of Chicago. White and colored churches met together in three states. Young people's groups have joined in the meetings and now there are groups of young people's societies engaged in all the activities. We've made a beginning in friendly relation that will establish better relations. Our world is growing very small. We must find this friendly contact. We must remove the evils of race prejudice. We must begin where we live and gradually make this world a . The Negro Star—for the Good of the F. place where race hatred does not exist." Every time you see a grease cup on a machine, a motor, an engine, or an auto, think of Elijah McCoy. He died in poverty at Eloise, Mich. in an institution for the aged, about three weeks ago. He was one of the most famous of Negro inventors. He was the first to give serious attention to the lubrication of machinery and his oil cup is used today, perfected, on all surface, subway, elevated and steam railway cars. Fifty other lubricating devices were patented by him and he was a benefactor to the world but he could not cash in on his brain. In old age he was not only poor, but neglected. A similar fate befell William Wade Harris, "Black Ellijah," who in 1$15, clad in a loose white calico gown, a rough cross banging from his neck, a bamboo pole in one hand and a tattered Bible in the other, swept West Africa with a religious Christian revival. He converted and baptized 22,000. His converts built 120 churches of stone with their own hands. He asked nothing, accepted nothing, except repentance and fetishes and conversions to Christianity He died in poverty and obscurity in Cave Palmas, Liberia, last month. What is the moral to this? There is none, except it be that nature now and then creates great souls who set themselves afire with unselfish zeal and burn to the socket—Ex. 10th Street and Mossley Avenue Elder Jones, Minister SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 1100 block on Wabash Avenue CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Water at Elm Street Rev. J. W. Hayes, Pastor ST. MARY'S BAPTIST CHURCH Corner 12th St. and Wabash Ave. Rev J. E. Douglass, Pastor NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Corner 9th St. and Ohio Avenue Rev. B. I. Marchant, Pastor ST. MATTHEW C. M. E. CHURCH Corner, 8th St. and Cleveland Ave Rev. C. M. Hawkins, Pas or KAW VALLEY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Dr. H. H. Wilson 519½ North Main Phones: M.1537 and D.5718-J CHRISTMAS GREETINGS MERRY CHRISTMAS ANI HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL HOUSTON'S PICYCLE SHOP 1913 N. Lawrence. 3. Mt. Zion, Abilens ..... 75 00 4. Pilgrim, Manhattan ..... 75 00 5. St. James, Emporia ..... 100 00 6. 2nd Baptist, Strong City ..... 10 00 7. 2nd Baptist, Ellsworth ..... 50 00 8. 2nd Baptist, Russell ..... 10 00 9. Shilou, Herrington ..... 15 00 10. 1st Baptist, Eskridge ..... 10 00 11. 1st Baptist, Eskridge ..... 10 00 11. 1st Baptist, Paxico ..... 10 00 12. Lake Providence, Ellis ..... 15 00 13. Mt. Zion, Dunlap ..... 15 00 14. Winbly Chapel O'Gee City ..... 15 00 15. 2nd Baptist, Hill City ..... 20 00 16. 2nd Baptist, Nicodemus ..... 50 00 SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHURCHES Churches P. O. Yearly 1. Calvary, Wichita $250.00 ```markdown ``` COLERIDGE TAYLOR CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC YOU have made this the BEST Year in its History DOROTHY L. SIMS, PRESIDENT Wishes to thank you for your support, and pledges herself "At Your Service" for the ensuing year. You have made it necessary to open Four Branch Studios in the city. Two are taught by Miss Sims. She will be found at the C. T. C. Headquarters, 1010 East 12th Street, every day except Friday at 4 p. m., when she teaches in the West Side Studio—D. 1085 J Miss Inez Williams has charge of the 3rd Branch at 1523 Wabash Ave. D. 4204-W. Mrs. Shaw has charge of the 4th Branch at 627 Wabash Avenue. You or your child is safe with either of these teachers. The branches are conveniently located and the teachers are patient, competent and "At Your Service." CHRISTMAS SPECIALS STARTING SATURDAY SHADID GROCERY TURKEYS, FRESH OYSTERS. Comfort All Winter Long With Gas Heat From the very first cold day until the long winter months have passed, your home will be comfortable with clean, uniform, healthful heat and the "strike of the match" your only labor. No fires to build, no muss to clean up, no worry or bother in any way. Place your order now for one of these wonderful heaters and be prepared when the first cold day arrives. MOORE'S PURITAN HEATER Carried in two sizes No. 214 - $ 87.50 No. 314 - 115.00 Installed Complete Take advantage of the low Summer Prices on this Famous Heater THE WICHITA GAS COMPANY "A City Services Company" Tabernacle Church A.M. M. C. WATSON, PASTOR SISTER A. D. WILLIAMS, Rep. Services good all day Sunday, beginning with School. Supt. being absent, Pastor, Rev. Watson, co-charge; after 30 minutes' study of lesson. Review by Rev. Griffin. 1130 o'clock, praise service began with Deacon Sanders as leader. Rev. Griffin read for morning lesson 23rd Ps., song and prayer by Deacon W. M. Kelly, Pastor preached a wonderful sermon. 6:40 B. Y. P. U., began with Rev. Edwards asting President; after 30 minutes' careful study 4 lesson. Review by Pastor. 8 60 o'clock p. m. service began conducted by officers. Rev. Edward read for lesson St. John, 9th chapter 1:8, and offered prayer. Rev. Watson preached a wonderful sermon; subject: "Colinfidence in God." Mission Circle Monday evening at 7:30. Visitors are always welcome. M. B. Talbert Y.W.C.A The Christmas Vesper Service will be held at the Y. W. C. A., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 22, at 4 o'clock. The Girl's Athletic Club will have full charge of the program. A play "Gift Bringers" will be presented. The public is invited. The Annual Christmas Party will be given at the Y. W. C. A., Monday evening. Sixty-five boys and girls have sent invitations. The Nominating Committee, Mrs. J. W. Thompson, Chairman, met on Wednesday, The Committee of Management met in call meeting to make preparation for the Anhual Meeting of the Branch which will be held Tuesday, January 7th. The Girl Reserves will hold an Out of Door Christmas Service at 9th Street and Ohio Friday evening, from 7 to 8 o'clock. All Girl Reserves have been quite Lusy for the last two weeks, dressing dolls and making scrap-books for the children's Christmas Tree. XMAS AT ST.PAUL A. M. E. CH. The Nativity and birth of Christ, will be celebrated at St. Paul, Tuesday night Amas Live. The Sunday School will have a Xmas tree and and program commencing at 8.00. At midnight, "The Song and The Star." A Xmas Cantata, will be presented by the choir directed by the chorister, Mrs. T. W. Kines. Special features introduced: The Processional, The Star of Bechlehem, Groups in Biblical Costumes, representing Mary and Joseph at the Manger, The Shepherds, The Wise Men of the East. Silent Night in song by the maidens of Judea, The Prophet. Special choruses will include: Imanuel; Promised Savior Come. The Star of Bethlehem and The Herald Angel. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend these services. Christian Bible Club Wednesday afternoon the members of the Christian Bible Club held their meeting with Mrs. J. Calhoun. The subject studied and discussed was from Rom. 4: "Abraham's Faith Reputed as Righteousness. They will hold their next meeting in the 2nd week of Jan. 1930 in the home of Mrs. Calhoun, 659 N. Wichita St. The ladies are requested to bring in all the socks containing contributions solicited. Visitors are welcome. Mrs. Mollie Miller, President, G. L. A. CLUB NOTES The members of the club met on Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. F. O. Miller, with Mrs. E. Column, hostess. Xmas quotations were given and an exchange of gifts. It was Musical Program Day, a Special business was transacted by the Charity Committee, who arranged for the donations of baskets. They were served o tice luncheon. Their next meeting will be held, Jan. 7, with Miss L. Covington. S Calvary Baptist Church REV. J. W. HAYES. PASTOR M. LIVINGSTON. REPORTER. S. S. in charge of Supt Prayer by Bro. L. W. Walters. Responsive Scrip- at the church. and the lesson was taught by the Pastor, Wednesday evening prayer service. Thursday evening, the good will club met at the home of the president, Bro. Harris Lixon with the 1 resident in the sheir. The club out lined a menu for the Banquet for January, the 1st, 1950. Which the club will entertain the ladies of the church. The club ask that all ladies will be presence at the U. B. F. Hall 0.00 p. m. The speaker of the hour, Mrs. R. S. Jones, the President of the Golden Eagle Club. Friday evening, the willing workers and the every ready club met at the home of Mrs. Anna Brown. The meeting was enjoyed by all. Mr. Obie Rogers motored to St. Louis, Tuesday nite with Mr. Porter Williams. Mrs. Laura B. Lock of Bloomington, Ill., is spending several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Port Williams and family, Mrs. Ida Jefferson, daughter, and son have moved back to the city to live, Mr. and Mrs. Obie Rogers, Miss Anna Banks and Miss G. Tilford motored to Columbia, Mo.. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. G. Remsy, and Mr. and Mrs. O. Kemp of Mexico, Mo., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bartlet, Sunday. Old Santa drove down Moberly, Mo, for the benefit of the Centralia, Kiddies. They had a great time talking to Old Santa. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. free FREE—from castor tastes and odor. FREE—from after nausea. Not flavored. Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil is the original tasteless castor oil, made for medicinal use only. FREE—literature en request to WALTER JANVIER, Inc., 417 Canal St., New York Two sizes and two. at all good drug stores. TOM M. HUTTO, Optometrist Glasses fitted. Frames paired. Len duplicated. 319 E. Douglass Ave. with G. C. Stair. This ad worth $1 on a pair of glasses. Has been in business 40 years 21 A BRIGHT IDEA— A spaced striped tie in a HOWARD AS BOX 1.00 from style centers s are the smartest Colors show gold with blue, grey with other handsome Last word news from style centers says, "spaced stripes are the smartest notes in neck-wear." Colors show gold with rust, scarlet with blue, grey with orange—and many other handsome combinations. McVicar Howard CLOTHING CO. --- the leading Mast. 7:1-12. Rev. P. D. Skinner, the State Evangelis, was in charge of evangelism period. Rev. Green was in charge of a 15 minu e devotion; The pastor read the Scripture Jonah S. Dr. Skinner then preached from St. Luke 11:37. "The men of Nineveh will rise up in judgment against this generation and condemn them" etc. Theme: 'Repentence.' Four joined in the morning service; two for baptism and two for baptism. One united by letter. B. Y. P. U. at 6 p. m., Mr. Joe Mason in charge; with Miss Lucille Walters in charge of song service. Temperance Group gave the program. Music Group will be in charge of program, Sunday. At the evening worship. Rev. J. F. Green was in charge of devotion. Scripture lesson John 3, by Rev. Williams. Dr. Skinner brought the message at night. Centralia, Missouri MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH REV. R. S. JONES, PASTOR BY MISS CATHRYNE WILLIAMS, Our services were well attended Sunday, both morning and evening. Sunday School opened at 10 a. m. 30 minutes' lesson study; review by pastor. School and B. Y. P. U. are preparing for the Christmas program and Santa for the children. We were glad to have Master Geo. Grant Jefferson who returned from Kansas City, Mo. Devotions by deacons Bro Obie Rogers and ro. Geo. Williams. Sermon at 11 by pastor, music by the Senior Choir. Much enjoyed. Rev. and Mrs. R. S. Jones visited Mrs. Burnham who has been sick for some time, at 3'00 and read Scripture; sang and had prayer. She seemed greatly helped. B. Y. P. U. at 6:00; president, Mrs. Anna Brown, presiding. Christian Culture Course taught bw Bro. Obie Rogers. Willing and Ready rendered a 98 per cent missionary program. Visitors, Mrs. M. Clark of the A. M. E. Church. Mr. William Potts, Mrs. Francis Davis os Columbia, Mo., Ida Rogers, Mr. Tom Viley of St. Louis, Mr. Parker and Miss Helen Potts. 7;45 prayer service was conducted by deacons; 8 p. m., sermon by pastor; subject: "The Handwriting on the Wall." A great sermon. Mr. William Potts came forward for prayer which was offered by Bro. O. Jefferson. The same visitors were at B. Y. P. U. and remained for service. Monday evening, T. P. A., gave a program at Dunbar School; after which, refreshments were served. Tuesday evening the teachers met McVICAR - CHRISTMA Only $1 Last word news says, "spaced stripes notes in neck-wear." with rust, scarlet orange—and many combinations. --- Supt. Ragsdale and his co-workers are putting on a Christmas Program Dec. 24th at 8 p. m. bring the children and gifts out and have a good time. The Mother's Club put over a program Monday night which was appreciated by a full house. Mrs. Cole is doing a wonderful work with the children. Put your child in her care. If you don't want to miss a treat, don't fail to hear the "Hewkins' Quartet" in the League Sunday. All are invited to attend. MERRY XMAS TO ONE AND ALL Dr. H. T. Gerder, Physician and Surgeon 60112 N. Main Phones: Office M. 3868 Res. D. 4507 To my Patients all the Season's Greetings "PICK & PAY" Is the Name of Our Grocery Located in your Masonic Lodge Building 615 N. MAIN STREET Our Motto: "Square dealing, honest weights and low prices:" WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. Wishing you A Merry Christmas MARTS & LONG MER. CO. 615 NORTH MAIN Economy is the present effort of the wise. Mrs. E. McIlveen of the Home Tea Room 542 NORTH WATER STREET Wishes her Many Friends and Patrons A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.