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SPECIAL MONITOR EMANCIPATION EDITION BY FEATURING PROGRESS OF AMERICAN NEGRO IN LAST HALF CENTURY Founder's Day Speaker at Tuskegee Declares That This Was One of Booker T. Washington's Greatest Contributions to Humanity. Famous Educator Defined It In Terms of Supreme Accomplishment Demonstrating Ability To Compete With World Leaders. INSPIRING MESSAGE FOR YOUTH OF OUR RACE Early Conception of Negro. Which In A Large Degree Continues To The Present Was That He Was a Creature Incapable of Development Beyond a Very Narrow Limit.—Deadly Indictment Against Slavey, Crime, Against Free Personality. GROWING, THANK YOU! $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy SPECI BY FEATURE GAVE WORLD DEFINITION Founder's Day Speaker at Tuskegee Booker T. Washington's Great Famous Educator Defined It ment Demonstrating Ability INSPIRING MESSAGE FOR Early Conception of Negro, Which The Present Was That He Was ment Beyond a Very Narrow Slavery, Crime, Against Freed TUSKEGEE, Ala., Aug. 4—On the Fifth Anniversary of Founder's Day which was observed with fitting exercises here a few weeks ago, Dr. M. Ashby Jones, pastor of Ponce de Leon Baptist church of Atlanta, Ga., delivered an eloquent address on the life and influence of Dr. Washington, which should prove an inspiration to the youth of our race throughout the land. Dr. Jones spoke in part as follows: "Today has been with me a day of deep, and high, and broad emotions. As I have walked over this beautiful campus; glimpsed the horizon of your fertile fields; looked at your modern workshops; walked through your academic halls, and now stand upon this platform, facing this splendid audience of young life. I have had before me a picture. It is the picture of a ragged Negro boy walking, and working, his way to Hampton, and then in after years standing upon the commencement platform of Harvard University receiving from President Elliott his Master's Degree with the words, 'Teacher, wise helper of his race, good servant of God and Country.' "The astronomers count distance by light years, the number of years it takes a ray of light rushing at an unbelievable speed from star to star, to finish its course. But the distance which that young slave boy accomplished from the coal mines of West Virginia to the commencement platform of Harvard, is greater than the distance that any ray of light ever accomplished in its radiant rush from planet to planet. It is with that accomplishment this afternoon, that I would challenge your thoughts. Early Conception of Negro. Early Conception of Negro. "In 1872, even among the friends of the Negro, the question was yet up-answered: 'Is the Negro capable of development into independence and efficiency?' Are there in the Negro personality, those faculties and forces sleeping within his spirit which may be summoned into expression so that he may attain a self-sufficient manhood. Remember that up to that date every definition that had been made for the Negro had been in terms of slavery. As I have said elsewhere I say today, that the damning sin of slavery cannot be stated in the fact that one man owns another man; it cannot be told in any terms of physical cruelty. Granted the most benevolent paternalism that ever held a people in slavery, and I still say that the deadly indictment against the system is that the child of a slave, even before it is born, has already had the definition of its personality predetermined for it and the metes and bounds of its accomplishments fixed. No greater crime can be committed against a personality than to rob him of the right to make the definition of his own manhood and to determine the pathway of his own destiny. "Up to this time, except a few impractical theorists who believed that a government proclamation could undo the work of generations, the world was saying, 'A Negro is a slave kind of personality, incapable of development beyond a certain point, and he can only do that which he is told to do.' Booker Washington Contributes New Definition. "I do not believe that we can ever understand the significance of the coming of Booker T. Washington into the world's life until we understand that his really supreme contribution to his race, and to America, was that for the first time, with striking and compelling force, he made for your race and for the world, a new definition of Negro. And he made that definition in terms of supreme accomplishment, worthy to be compared with the leaders of any race in the world. I am anxious that you should get the significance of this achievement. Hitherto, men were saying, 'A Negro is one incapable of self-development.' And then came Booker T. Washington, and so lived that his life said, 'to be a Negro is no barrier to any accomplish- THE MONITOR AL MO BIRING PROG D NEW N OF NEGRO Free Declares That This Was One of Greatest Contributions to Humanity. In Terms of Supreme Accomplish- To Compete With World Leaders. OR YOUTH OF OUR RACE In a Large Degree Continues To has a Creature Incapable of Develop- Limit.—Deadly Indictment Against the Personality. ment'; so lived that today he stands out silhouetted against the background of the past, saying by his very personality, 'A Negro can be a Booker Washington, and to be a Booker Washington is to demand that the world give the Negro a definition in terms of manhood unbiased by limitations of race.' To Be a Negro is No Barrier to Achievement. "Youth of Tuskegee, I do not want to be misunderstood. Booker Washington's life does not prove that every not a dream so beautiful that you cannot make it real. There is not a prophecy of your soul so splendid that it cannot be fulfilled. There is no ambition of your heart that is inspired by the God of your creation, too high or too holy for you to dare to accomplish. Since Booker Washington lived, the best is possible for the Negro race. Booker Washington's Contribution More Significant Than That of Abraham Lincoln. "I say no government can give freedom. Freedom is the unhampered expression of life and the impulse must come from within. And for this reason, I dare say that Booker Washington, when the last of the story is told, made a more significant contribution to the freedom of your race than even Abraham Lincoln. He did what no other man could do. In his own life—all too short—he so lived that he absolutely reversed the verdict of the world in regard to the Negro people. He so lived that he removed one of the supreme barriers from the pathway of the progress of his people. "The psychologists tell us that life itself is after all only the reaction to the stimuli of the life about us. I will put that in more homely phrase, and I think it profoundly true—the latent faculties and forces of a man's life that which he can be, only respond to the invitations of the world outside. What can baby boy be? A mother is hovering over him with eyes all expectant. The radiant glory of her faith and ambition is the first light that pours itself in beauty into his spirit. And she is calling, calling to him with her soul. 'Come! come! come out, oh wondrous man, come out into the light.' And this call is the inadaptable right of every baby. "Here was the tragedy of the six-ties and early seventies. A child race was born into freedom, and the world all around was saying, 'You can't, you can't you must not!' you are not men!" Types of Leaders. We have reached another critical hour in the relationship of our races. I speak not as an alarmist. Crises recur ever and anon where folks move forward. So we have reached another crisis in this supreme task of democracy. And now is the critical question of the right of leadership. There are two types of men offering for leadership of the two races in America today. One is the man with no faith. When he is white he is ever pointing to the menace of the massed ignorance of your backward people. He never tires of telling of the long list of crimes of the idle and degraded members of your race. He is doing his best once again to pull the world back to its old definition of a Negro. "But if this would-be leader is black, then he is searching for every example of cruelty and injustice which is done to the Negro, and God knows they are too easy to find. He spends his time gathering statistics to prove the prejudice and hatred of the white people for the Negro. He knows no glad news, but is seeking to pour bitterness into your souls. He would blind your hearts, take away all vision of accomplishment, and throw your world into shadow. "Then, there is the Booker Washington type, who with unclouded vision, sees all the wrongs and never ceases to try to right them, but who refuses to allow the bad to rob his vision of the good. One who believes (Continued from Page 1.) A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor ONE OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 1921 PAGES ONE T WALTERS FREDERICK DOUGLAS Born February 14, 1817; Died February 20, 1895 The man whose voice and pen help liberate the slaves after he had himself escaped from slavery. THE VOICE OF DESTINY. The hour was come, and in that hour he stood Responsive to the sacred voice that spake From heaven and earth and sea. He heard the dusky tolling multitude Plaintively pleading that his hand should break Their bonds and set them free. He heard the voice of God from shining height, Who, for the reason of the Nation's sin, Had held her armles back In failure and defeat, till she should right The wrongs herself and sanctioned, and should win When, girded with the strength of righteousness, God for her, with descending seraphim, Above the battle's tide, She then would march to triumph, and possess A land united to the farthest rim. Through sorrow purified. The hour was come, the Nation's crucial hour: A crisis of the world, a turn of time; The ages' hope and dream. And one undaunted soul, sinewed with power, Freedom's anointed, rose to height sublime, Imperial and supreme; And, lifting high o'er groaning multitude His sovereign septre, smote with such a stro The chains of centuries, That earth was shaken to its farthest rood: That millioned manacles asunder broke, And myriad properties And, lifting high o'er groaning multitude His sovereign sceptre, smote with such a stroke The chains of centuries, That earth was shaken to its farthest rood: That millioned manacles asunder broke, And myriad properties Became, in one immortal moment,—men; Free with the free in all the rounded earth; Redeemed by martyr blood; To stand with faces to the light again, Attaining through their resurrection birth, To human brotherhood. PAGES ONE TO EIGHT ATION IN LAST 865 SIGNS S Washington Co- ing Import Shadow Of Which Ind Century. JUDGE TER Has Presided Dignity Ov Approbation As Men of Bank And (Spee ION ED LAST HALF SIGNS OF PR SHOWN Washington Correspondent Contr ing Important Personages, Ev Shadow Of the Golden Dome o Which Indicate Substantial Ae Century. JUDGE TERRELL IS THE Has Presided For Nineteen Cons Dignity Over Municipal Court Approbation From Members As Men of Affairs—Freedman Bank And the Whitelaw Hotel (Special To The Monitor Washington Correspondent Contributes Interesting Facts Concerning Important Personages, Events And Institutions Within The Shadow Of the Golden Dome of the National Seat of Government Which Indicate Substantial Advancement During the Last Half Century. JUDGE TERRELL IS THE OUTSTANDING FIGURE Has Presided For Nineteen Consecutive Years With Wisdom And Dignity Over Municipal Court of District Winning Esteem And Approbation From Members of Bar—Many Others Prominent As Men of Affairs—Freedman's Hospital, the Industrial Savings Bank And the Whitelaw Hotel Mark Progress. (Special To The Monitor by Walter J. Singleton,) Washington D. C. July 26, 1921—The Capital City of Washington has a population of, approximately, four hundred and twenty-five thousand of which one hundred and twenty-five thousand are of the colored race. This high ratio of almost thirty per centum is the result of a continuous progress during the past fifty years and which is still in progress of growth. The race has acquired a greater degree of recognition than, probably, has existed at any time since the short period of affluence immediately following the close of the Civil War. This public recognition, as it exists at present, takes on a national character by placing race men in federal positions of responsibility. Every field of endeavor, talent and education is covered, and the names of those occupying positions of trust and distinction are fortunately too numerous to be recorded here. A few may be mentioned (though it is difficult to do so without omitting scores of others equally entitled to mention) as follows: Attorney William L. Houston, member of the Board of Education: Philip Brown, of the Department of Labor; Henry Lincoln Johnson, nominated for Recorder of Deeds; Prof. L. M. Hershaw, examiner, General Land Office; Dr. Edward D. Williston, professor of Howard University; and Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard University. Foremost among the personages ranking highest in official recognition and public esteem is Judge Robert H. Terrell of the District of Columbia Municipal Court. Judge Terrell has served five successive terms covering a period of some nineteen years. Originally appointed by the late Theodore Roosevelt, and re-appointed, in turn, by President William H. Taft and Woodrow Wilson. His further re-appointment (at the expiration of the present term, a few months hence) by President Harding, is absolutely assured. Judge Terrell is intensely a race man, and always identified with every substantial movement tending toward the betterment of the race. Though a republican, he is not an active politician, especially as regards activities calculated to promote his own interests. He has never been known to engage in any public venture in his own behalf. His position is due, solely, to his own attainments—his thorough education, high intellectual endowments and his deep knowledge of the law, all of which have established him permanently in the respect and esteem of his superiors and in the confidence of the general public of all races. Officials of every political belief have acknowledged his ability and unhesitating'y supported him. He has the hearty endorsement of the great Bar Association of the District of Columbia, which embraces its membership some of the leading jurists of the country. As dean of the District of Columbia Municipal Court Judges, and established no less in the confidence of the white race than in his own, Judge Terrell occupies a position as unique as it is honorable, for seldom, indeed, does a man enjoy the supreme confidence of both races at the same time. Freedman's Hospital. Washington may claim one of the finest hospitals in the country. Freedman's Hospital, the most modern equipped hospital in the city, covers an entire block. All classes of patients are accommodated. Every branch of medicine and surgery is practiced with the highest degree of scientific skill. Dr. William A. Warfield has served as Superintendent of this institution for nearly twenty years. Under his able and efficient administration it has grown and flourished to a state of excellence that is a great credit to the race. The Industrial Savings Bank incorporated in 1913, of which J. W. Lewis is president, carries resources estimated at more than half a million. --- Vol. VII. No. 6. Judge Terrell. KONINGEN EDITION OF CENTURY PROGRESS AT CAPITOL Attributes Interesting Facts Concern- vents And Institutions Within The of the National Seat of Government advancement During the Last Half THE OUTSTANDING FIGURE Executive Years With Wisdom And of District Winning Esteem And of Bar.—Many Others Prominent 's Hospital, the Industrial Savings Mark Progress. by Walter J. Singleton,) JOHN H. HARRIS The popular newspaper correspondent who keeps thousands in touch with affairs at the National Capital. While a native of Washington, Omaha is proud to claim him as one of her citizens. and is an active banking institution enjoying well merited confidence and support. The Whitelaw Apartment Hotel, a handsome and imposing structure, fireproof in construction, beautifully furnished and well ordered in management, is a great monument of race industry and resource. This building, the first venture on so pretentious a scale, is a most convincing evidence of material progress. Signs of Progress General. Signs of Progress General. Time and space unfortunately curtail this sketch and exclude numerous other enterprises equally worthy of mention. Industry, progress and well earned prosperity are well in evidence everywhere, and out of these have grown a social life second to none in the country. Social activities of every grade and rank keep the visitor in a state of constant movement, and make the hours fly on happy wings. The Mu-So-Lit Club, with its sumptuous quarters, is conspicuous among the leading social centers that enrich the happy recollections of people, from all over the country, who have visited Was'ington—the great national center where all Americans may read the history of this country in bronze and marble. DIES IN CHAIR WITHOUT FEAR. McALESTER, Okla., July 15-ElIH Thomas, was electrocuted shortly after midnight Thursday night at the state penitentiary for the murder of Selma Mayfield, a white boy, at a plastic near Calhoun, Okla., more than a year ago. The condemned man walked to the death cell unaided and without the least trace of fear, and after a short speech to the spectators, in which he acknowledged his guilt, and warned young men against the same fate, and thanking the prison officials for their many acts of kindness, he took his seat in the chair that was so soon to snuff out the last vestige of life. NEW YORK, July 28—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, today announced that the receipts to date of its fund for the relief and legal defense of the Tulsa riot victims amounted to $2,248.87. In connection with the announcement that funds were being distributed through a local committee of the Association in conjunction with the recognized Tulsa Colored Citizens Committee, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People issued a warning to the public that frauds were being committed by people traveling over the country and policing funds, alleging that they were working for the relief of the Tulsa riot victims. LIFTING. LIFT, TOO! Whole No. 318. WALTER J SINGLETON ee A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored apoio Publidied Bvery Thureday at Omaha, Nobraska, by The Monitor Pub- Mabing Company. : Bntered ao Becond-Clase Mall Matter July 2, 1918, at the Postoftice at ‘Omaha, Nob, under the Act of March 3, 1878. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor George H. W. Bullock, Business Manager and Associate Editor. W. W. MOSELY, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb, a ee ee SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $200 A YEAR: $1.25 © MONTHS; 75 5 MONTHS ‘Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application. Address, The Monitor, 204 Kaifir Block, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. * a XS, Weed & We IN TURE Qe sitive QS b A DAY TO BE OBSERVED. | issue, with its very meagre hint, by hig that we do not know why Aug- ust 4 Is so generally observed as Emancipation Day in so many sections of the United States. But it is. Just why we do not know. Lincoln read his proclamation to his cabinet July 19, 1862, and issued it September 22 of the same year. It became effective January 1, 1863. England emanci- pated her slaves in the West Indies, August 1, 1858, and so quite generally throughout the British possessions this is the day observed. But somehow ‘August 4 has come to be observed in many states in the Union as Emanci- pation Day. Be that as it may, it is quite fitting that some day should be kept in mem- ory of this great event. It is quite fitting thac one should pause to take note of the progress made during the now more than fifty years of freedom into which more thang$,000,000 of our race were ushered by the official man- date of Abraham Lincoln. | As one reviews the lights and shad- ows of the past fifty-odd years through which we have passed there are just grounds for rejoicing, True, we have not come into the full enjoyment of all the privileges which should be ours by right of our citizenship. Many limitations still exist, but the steady progress and advance which have been made furnish grounds for thanks- giving, hope and encouragement. ‘We do not believe one can read this a we a Me : $2 FUNERAL pees! - fe coe a % Pe a ht AL Ae es 2 ae =, eee \ eeaestaa die ii pin Pde q RET vi , ar B surrers stupt0 ] “ee re i , Wi ay tM IN, Pe eile ae a, ai Lie ak an ia has a a é il ity ad | pasha: ee ise ee eee ipsa i i ete te AY DAN ai ee ; ee 7 = —— GOOD TASTE and Elegance of Surround- ings distinguish the considerate attention given patrons in the trying hour of sorrow. —— The —— Western Funeral Home be SILAS JOHNSON, Proprietor __ 518 Lake Street Phone. Webster 0248 Bede ee? BE ah ei GO fe ing in! A 8 Efi : eo a ow i bs Bae 3 eed se issue, with its very meagre hint, by no means an adequate record, of the ad- vancement made by our people since Emancipation, without a feeling of profound gratitude to the Giver of every good and perfect gift, that He has wrought such wonderful things for us, Nor can we fail to be moved with the desire and determination to do our utmost to advance to a higher plane of citizenship. We have made wonderful progress in fifty years of physical freedom considering the han- dicap of slavery which does such vio- lence to personality and leaves it such an entail of weaknesses, faults and limitations. We have much to over- come yet. We have a long way to £0; but the important fact is that we are headed in the right direction and mov- ing onward. The past points not backward but forward. With grat- ‘ude to God for all His past favors, and with faith in Him, in mankind and ourselves, let us take courage and press forward to the land of larger op- portunity which lies before us in this goodly land to which our forefathers were brought in chains 300 years ago, and those manacles removed a little over fifty years ago, when the stroke of justice fell upon the gyves that pound us. GB. Robbins, Real Estate and Fire Insurance. Phone Jackson 242 or Webster 5108. A, P. Seruges, Lawyer, 220 8. 18th “A. D. 7812. Col. 8881.—Ady. Views of Exterior and Chapel TE and Elegance o uish the considerat ns in the trying hou SLLYER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ‘The beautiful home of Mr- and Mrs. Rueben Moore, 2802 ‘North 27th Av- enue Was the scene of a delightful social gathering on Thursday, July 28th. The occasion was the celebra- tion of the twenty-fifth wedding anni- versary of the host and hostess. Many friends called to congratulate the happy couple and left tokens of thelr good wishes. Among the miamy presents was: a bag of silver dollars presented by members of the lodge to which the bride of twenty-five years belongs. Another pleasing feature was a tele- gram of congratulations recelyed from Mr. Jeffries, one of the prominent of- ficials of the~W. P. system. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were married in Council Bluffs, July 28th, 1896. They have spent nearly all their married life in Omaha. ‘They have a fine family of six sons and one daughter. , The Monitor ex- ‘presses the hope that this couple may be spared to celebrate their Golden ‘Anniversary. | Soe ie The Biue Triangle girls gave a Jap- anese Fantasy at the Y. W. C. A. on Wednesday evening, July 27th The following program was rendered: “Ja panese Sandman,” “Laki —a Jap Drama, “Sir O"-—Tan. Japanese spe- clalties by the Misses Margaret Bell, Carrie Harrison, Martha Roberts, and Aurora Rountree. “Rose of Japan,” drill. Miss Sybil Merrifield was pian- ist. After the program the girls sold refreshments The Primlere Group of the Girls’ Reserve will give a vaudeville show Tuesday evening, July 8th at 8:30 o'clock. POPULAR OMAHA GIRL MARRIES Miss Rae Lee Middleton, popular in social and athletic circles, was mar- ried July 25, at the Bethel M. EB. chureh, Couneil Bluffs, Ta., to Owen Eastman Jones, a law student at the University of Utab. Rey. W. C. Wil- Nams officiated. Mr. Jones will con- tinue his studies at Creighton Law School this city. DENIES RUMOR OF MARRIAGE In order to refute such statements as have been recently circulated, 1 have to say that I am not married. Any such future statements will be followed by legal prosecution. ‘This advertisement is paid for by Adv. J.C. CAREY. 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You are hereby notified that Ruth Williams, on the rd day of April, 1921, as plaintiff, filed her pe- tition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, wherein she prays to obtain a decree of divorce from you on the grounds of cruelty and non- support; and that on the 7th day of July, 1921, the District Court of Doug- las county, Neb., entered an order that service of summons in this action may be had by publication as is by law made and provided. You ere therefore required to answer plaintiff's petition on or before she 20th day of August, 1921, RUTH WILLIAMS, M—1-14, 21, 98, 84-21, pane ermine. dlseier. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ON PETI- THON LOK SEPELEMENT OF FINAL ‘SDMINISTRATION ACCOUNT. In we County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. Inthe matter of the estate of Henry ‘Buford, deceased, All persone interested tn sald matter are heteby, notified that ‘on ‘the 2nd. day of July, 1u2t, Ligsie Buford. Died a petition in “ald ‘County “Court,” praying that, ber Anal administration aceount fled herein be settled and allowed, aud that She. be Gischarged from her trust as administra trix, and that a heariog. will be had on Ikald! petition before said Court om the 13th Gay Of August, 121, ‘and that If you fai) to appear before said Court on fhe sald Hun day of August za, at @ o'clock 9, aud contest said. petition, the Courc may tat the prayer of lnald petition enter "decree of lieirship, and make sueh other nd further orders, allowances and decrees, Axo tis Court thay ‘seem proper, to the thd that’ ail matters ‘pertalning to’ sald tare may be Analy ‘settled and deter BRYCE CRAWFORD, 54-21, County Judge: NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ON PETI- THON FOR SETTLEMENT OF FINAL Bi eee ee LeION ACOOUNT. Inthe County Const of Dougies County, ‘Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Ida Saunders, ‘deceased. AiT"Persons interested in said matter are hereby notified ‘that uo te on day, of Seip, ah, "Jno, Alber, Wiis ed jon in’ sald County Court, praying. tha Bis nant administration account Aled here in’ pe aettled aud allowed, and. that he be lechatged. from mn trunk ‘an gdminiotr: for and thats hearing will be bad on sald Petition before mid Court onthe 1sth day Pe August, leet, and that. it sou fall ‘to Appear before sald Court-on the sald 18th ayo Suu at. ot 9 delock am and oncent mali) petition. the ‘Court may grant thelprager of ald Belton, enter a decree of neleship, and make sveh other and fur ther orders, allowances and ‘decrees, at to this Court may seem proper, to the end hat ail iatters pertatning’ to, sala ‘xfate may be finally settied and determined, GRICE CRAWFORD, 64-11-21. County Judge: <aben. te In_the District Court of Douglas County, ‘Nebeaak Inthe matier of the extate of rnext C,H ‘Wicke, ‘deceased. i Oo MN taistcntse coining op for iis rhag’ wom the potion of Predertek J. 'Wieke, wiminis- Reaton” praying for. ilcense to sell Lote Soe tin Two (2), Three (3),and Pour (4), in falock wo, (21, 19 Flyde Park, an addi: Hon to the’ City “of Oma, Nebrarka, ‘as ined. Slated td tecorded. tid Ppp frig being a part of the above entate, for the’ parment. of dette tilowed agaiont aad fatale and unpalf for want, of personal rroperty" with which to pay same Prise neretore ordered that. atl, persons Interested in aid. estate appear in Court fen” Numer haven Hythe, Cou ‘one, in Douglas ‘County, Nebraxka,” on the Sia aay of Heotember. Yea at nine pock a. my ta show enute, If any" there ferns a itconne: to. sell sald. real state thiol nde he eranted ae" prayed for tn It {x further ordered that a copy ot this orter be xerved upon nil persons interested fn anid’ estate, by eansing the same to. be Bunlihed once Pach weak forfour rae Eoanive weeks ia 'ohe Monn”), tol permease abies, tae Pred is Dear >) 3 A fe, Be Bian A §B if|\\, WH i? /| ba ‘ Ipcdy ye Re S| " LW a 4 Bey) //\V7% oH || Seopa 1 / (|) 17 A ere V | ee > Sop Pal \|- ck . A See Ga 1S) oe Make Memories last How eee! you a be obeyed that impulse ‘col had your picture taken in your wed- ding gown, “If only I had done so” is the echo of many who learned too late of the im- pea eS ile eels holds, : soley, “With ws, photography is art. We strive for person- Bees eae nee duce even more than a perfect state eyse Butters Studio OLlLn, 3 Nort it t. SGinlle| “saat hit eins BE YOUR OWN BOSS The Savona System to make big money. 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LEMMA, Manager. } Forty Years of Dependable Merchandise have developed for Brandeis Stores a reputation for efficiency in merchandising which places it in a field by itself The Store of Quality, Prices and Service Low prices and good values in merchandise are appreciated when offered with the courtesy and consideration that is given the customers of Brandeis Stores. Every purchase, large or small, must give complete satisfaction to the customer or it is not satisfactory to us. Built upon a foundation of Courtesy and air Prices A monument to the Principle of Service A monument to the Princip of Service Built upon a foundation of Courtesy and Fair Prices A monument to the Principle of Service Now a ten-story and basement structure THE two stories added during the past year indicate the rapid growth of the stores since the new building was opened. Not only have we added numerous departments, but every department individually has grown and expanded so that our stocks in all lines of merchandise are now complete. The growth is due to the efficiency of our system of supplying the needs of our customers at prices which they can afford, and to the courteous treatment accorded every customer regardless of race or financial position. Each purchase, made a pleasure because of the consideration extended and a satisfaction because of the value obtained, strengthens our position as the greatest institution of values and economy in the Middle West. The latest and best in wearing apparel, dress goods and accessories are always in stock at Brandeis Stores and, for those wishing low priced merchandise, our Basement Departments offer the best values at the lowest possible prices. J. L. Brandeis & Sons --- --- THE MONITOR --- Social and Other Activities Among the Gentler Sex The TABLE SUPPLY OMAHA'S PURE FOOD HEADQUARTERS SEVENTEENTH AT DOUGLAS STREET Omaha's Great Market and Grocery 17th and Douglas Courtney Bldg. GREATEST VALUES EVERY BUSINESS DAY OF YEAR A Courteous, Obliging Service Awaits Your Visit to This Splendid Shop of DELICIOUS FOODSTUFFS RIALTO MUSIC SHOP Phonographs AT BARGAIN PRICES Standard Machines at 25% TO 50% LESS LATEST RECORDS RIALTO MUSIC SHOP 1416 DOUGLAS ATLANTIC 4090 12 OMAHA WOMEN ARE ENGAGED IN VARIOUS OCCUPATIONS Many Omaha women are engaged in successful occupations outside of the home. Of course there is no higher work for women than that of homemakers and mothers; no sphere of activity in which she can make her influence for time and for eternity more felt. However, modern life has called women into other spheres of activity, and they are finding themselves in many occupations. And in these they are meeting with success. SUCCESSFUL MANAGER OF A SHIFT AT A SHIFT FACTORY Mrs. Pearl M. Alexander is the successful manager of the M. E. Smith & Co. Shirt Factory No. 7, located at Twenty-fourth and Burdette streets, with which she has been actively iden- A. tified since its organization. The factory manufactures work shirts and has the best record of any of the company's factories in this class of work. The output is sixty dozen completed shirts a day. Fifty girls are employed who average, by piece work, the basis upon which they are paid, $14 to $15 a week. Mrs. Eulah Hines is forewoman. COMMISSIONER COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB Mrs. Grace M. Hutten has the unique distinction of being the commissioner of the Colored Commercial Club. It Mary E. is believed that she is the first and only woman in the United States to hold such a position. She was educated in Omaha and the University of Chicago. She taught successfully in Iowa and Porto Rico. As commissioner she has done most effective work in connection with the free employment bureau and other activities, including the Boy Scouts. Recently Mrs. Hutton was offered the position of private secretary in charge of the Spanish correspondence of a prominent merchant, as she is a finished Spanish scholar. Mrs. Hutton declined this lucrative position because of her anxiety to serve her own people. Ideal Button & Pleating Co. NOVELTIES IN PLEATING Buttons, Hemstitching, and Picot Edging Embroidering Braiding, Beading, Cordings. De- signs Furnished. Prices Moderate Third Floor Brown Block Sixteenth and Douglas Streets Phone Jackson 1936 OMAHA, NEBRASKA A MUSICAL ARTIST. Mrs. Florentine Frances Pinkston graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, is an artist of whom Omaha is justly proud. Mrs Pinkston is a born teacher and has done wonders in raising the musical tone among our people in this city. Mrs. Pinkston is the daughter of Mrs. J. H. Crawford and was reared here. She began her musical education in Denver with Madam Azalia Hackley Mrs. Pinkston leaves soon for a year's study in Paris. Her husband, J. W. Pinkston, has enthusiastically supported his talented wife in all her plans of perfecting her musical education. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED ENGLISHLY ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Roberts announced the engagement of their daughter, Madeline Zoe, to Mr. Ray Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. D) W. Gibson, Tacoma, Washington, at a Sunset Supper, Saturday, July 30th, at seven P. M. The guests were seated on the porch where four prettily decorated tables had been placed. Miss Roberts is one of the most popular girls of the younger set. She seems to belong to all classes as she has endearedly herself to young and old alike by her winning manner. She was born A. B. and reared in Omaha. After leaving High School Miss Roberts took some training at the Nicholas-Senn hospital, and is now the capable assistant at the Singleton Dental Parlors. She is a devout member of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, where she is a member of the choir. The guests at the supper were, the Misses Bernice McCaw, Margaret LaCour, Eloise Wade, Otis and Cuna Watson, Darline Duvall, Carrie Gray, Annabelle Shepard, Lucie May Collins, Ethel Jones, Delores Johnson. Mesdames Ruby Webster, Anthone Edwards Robinson, Ruth W. Killingsworth. No date has been set for the wedding. THE DUBOIS DRAMATIC CLUB Mrs. Cecelia Wilson-Jewell, is manager of the Dubois Players, the only organization of its kind in the state. The company which includes John O. Woods, Andrew T. Reed, Pearl Alexander, J. R. Lemma, Eva Peoples, Ce- THE MONITOR cil Alexander, Ruth Killingsworth, Jesse Peoples, Fannie Russell, John W. Griffin, Rae Lee Middleton, Edward Turner and Gerald Edwards, appeared successfully in "Under Two Flags" at the Boyd Theatre in 1919 and last year presented the five act drama "Testing Fire" at the Brandeis Theatre, playing to a capacity house, the door receipts from which were more than $1,000.00. They are planning to produce "The Price" this fall at the Brandeis Theatre, which will surpass all plays previously attempted. BUSY HOUSEWIFE AND BUSINESS WOMAN Mrs. Hazel Terry Lewis, who is a busy house-wife and the mother of two children, found time to take a four-years' night course in the Commercial High School from which she received her diploma recently. She is the wife of J. D. Lewis, an energetic and ambitious young business, whom she assists in the conduct of his business. Mrs. Lewis, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Terry, was born at Emporia, Kans., October 9, 1890. Upon the death of her mother 1920 in 1900, Hazel, then ten years old came to Omaha to live with two older sisters. Here she attended school and subsequently married. STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS The Nebraska State Federation on Women's Clubs was organized in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1905. Our number consisted of ten clubs. The object of this organization is to secure harmony of action and cooperation among all women in rising to the highest plane of mora and civil life. The Federation meets annually the fourth Tuesday in June in a city or town where there is a Federated club. The Colored women of Nebraska have done excellent work for their race. We have secured homes for girls and boys and old folks. We have helped the welfare work throughout the state. The Colored Women's Club has purchased a place and made a home for any colored dependent living in the state of Nebraska. At our last meeting which was held in June in Lincoln, Nebraska, we made our last payment on the home and received the deed. We hope to open it soon. Let's have more of our women join the club and work for the uplift of the race. Our aim is to have a club in every town in Nebraska where there are at least enough colored people to have ten women to organize. We realize that we are passing through a readjustment period and we as club women of the race must be up and doing and help to solve the problems that seriously affect our group. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson left the city last Friday night for Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Williamsport, the latter where he pastored for five years. He went on a business trip and will be away about two weeks. Mr. W. P. Wade, Mrs. Blanch Wade-Black and children left Wednesday for Wichita, Kans, and other points to visit her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Briley. Immediate Delivery on Any Type. We use Genuine Ford Parts Only. Our Repair Work is Guaranteed. Your Patronage is Solicited. Atlantic 0513 ```markdown ``` DON'T SAY "BREAD" SAY "BETSY ROSS" When you order soap you don't call for just "soap"—you ask, by name, for the kind you prefer. When you call for washing powder you ask for a certain brand. Yet, when it comes to the important matter of bread—something on which the family health may depend—many people are careless in saying: "Send a loaf of bread." Is the bread you and your loved ones eat, then of less importance than the soap you use or the washing powder you employ? Bread is a food that plays an important part in every meal. All members of the family partake of it; children eat much of it. Is it of no concern that the bread on your table should be of pure ingredients, made under clean circumstances and bear full food value? All bread is by no means, alike. Take BETSY ROSS Bread, for instance. Here is a loaf scientifically made of carefully selected ingredients. It offers the maximum in food value for child or grownup. You should call for BETSY ROSS by name. Only so can you be sure of bread that answers to your ideas of goodness and healthfulness. Betsy Ross "That Good Old Fashioned Taste" A FEW OF OUR REGULAR VALUES STAR STORE 24th & Parker Street COME TO LOOK YOU'LL STAY TO BUY SANDALS Children's Solid Leather Sandal's and Play Oxford's. Our Price, Sizes 5 to 11. Per pair $1.48 Feet Hurt? There is a Dr. Scholl Foot Comfort Appliance or Remedy for every foot trouble. These simple and effective devices have brought foot comfort to millions of people. When fitted by our expert, they give immediate relief and will correct the cause of your suffering. Bring your foot troubles to us. No charge for this service. MEN'S SANDAL OXFORDS Real Comfort and of the Best Quality Our Price Per pair $2.85 MEN! NEW FALL SHOES In All The New Shapes and Broughes, Solid Leather, Rubber Heels, Our Price, per pair $4.95 LADIES! NEW FALL SLIPPERS Brown and Black Straps and Ovfords Military Hesls, Solid Leather. Our price per pair $5.95 P and G White Naptha Soap 10 BARS 69c KEEN KLEANER for Household Use 5°C Can IVORY SOAP 3 for 25c Omaha Family Soap 10 bars 59c Golden Rod Washing Powder 5c Pkg. Fels Naptha Soap 10 bars 69c OPEN EVENINGS STAR STORE 24th AND PARKER STREETS North Omaha's Large Department Store THE MONITOR “Truth Creates Business’ Motto of Successful Omaha Business Man Who Buys _ This Space | and Wishes The Monitor Success Reginald Farrant, who has been ap- pointed stipendary of Douglas and Castletown, Isle of Man, was recently sworn tn the quaint form which has prevailed In the island for centuries He swore to do justice between panty and perty “as indifferently as the her ring’s backbone doth Ile in the midst pry gee egy OEE KE EE EO Oa hh a a a th ta a a a tae ae ee a ee ITEN QUALITY PRODUCTS Have a wide variety of uses in every home and save labor in the preparation of meals and lunches. ‘They are cereal food in concentrated and palatable form, always ready to serve—nourishing, healthful and satisfying always—and all ways. FAIRY SODA CRACKERS Baked with plain or salted tops; preferred for every soda cracker use. Their fine “wheaty” flavor adds tastiness to soups, salads or desserts. They make delicious sand- wiches with your favorite filling. ITEN’S GRAHAM CRACKERS All wheat, ready-to-eat cereal food, healthful, nutritious, wholesome, easily digest- ed. They are good eating for everybody from baby to grandpa. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR I-TEN’S ITEN BUSCUIT CO. SNOW WHITE BAKERIES OMAHA (Reg. U. S. Pat. Office) : Ce nic y vy : There Is a Reputation : 2) rn oem rer 4 : Behind Advo Products that must be maintained ; : | ==. Sa Advo Coffee | tele —V E -2Algol lives up to the ; | = Y 2 q 3 A im joao Z| standard of Ad- . : iD = GOLD E vo products. : ‘ Wi MEDAL | 2 a Hee a= ae = ur grocer . o E | COFFEES) =|"9 has it in one, ; t | ior 2A two and three. ; : =: (firnrers) . | eA i 3 Se pound cans. ‘ The Peoples Drug Store 111 South 14th Street Phone Jacksen 1446 We wish to thank our many patrons for their past patronage and kindly solicit their business for the future. Central Market aibtadit ace Retail Everything for the Table Omaha’s Largest Market Chocolate Cream Coffee Jack Sprat Brand Food Products _ -Jack$prat Good Things To Eat Distributed by Sherman Mercantile Co. OMAHA, NEB. REMINISCENCES AND REFLEC TIONS OF AN EX-CONTRABAND By Cyrus Bell. My first appearance at Omaha oc ‘curred about the middle of October 1865, I made the trip,on the steam. boat Yellowstone, from St. Louis, Mo I was employed as porter on the boat ‘and since I had never thought of re maining here I spent no time in ob- servations. ‘The town was quite small with hardly more than two or thre¢ thousand population, and as yet noth- ing more than the mere dream of a railroad. One of the most memorable incidents connected with that trip was the hard experience we encountered because of | ga Ware | , ws CON ORR a Ne n° i k Re oe a+ et Eee Re See» Were Gocenes: Sr ane ae eens See? our time was spent on sand bars, par- ticularly on our upward trip. Some- thing more than two and a half years intervened between my first and sec- ond advent to Omaha, much of which Interval having been spent “Way down South” among the scenes of my child- hood. I returned here on the 24th day of March, 1868, on the steamer Glas- gow, from St. Louis. We met with little if any trouble from sand bars or jsuatiow water on this trip, but we had hard sailing against the ponder- ous flows of ice that so frequently ‘obstructed the way. I have never spent as much as thirty consecutive days of absence from these shores since I made that second landing here more than half @ century ago. In the meantime Omaha had made decided progress in every way. There was more than a doubling of popula~ tion, with positive indication that all lines of business were sharing equal good fortune. Nebraska had, a full year before this second arrival of mine, discarded its territorial habiliments in exchange for the paraphernalia of statehood. ‘The fond dream which had s0 long been indulged of the coming of a railroad was now almost at the point of actual realization. Indeed, by ‘congressional enactment the eastern terminus of the Union Pacific railroad had been fixed at Omaha, and the pro- A ee aain wl arate oe ‘vigorously entered upon, Flor to tke war of the rebellion, Nebrasfea 13 com- ‘mon with all other territories, ad ‘been under the constant domination ‘of the Democratic party; which is equivalent to saying that it was always under the absolute control of the ‘slave-holding oligarchy of the South, ‘in cooperation with their hardly more Hpatriolle contreres of the north. It had required extraordinary activity ‘and exertion on the part of the loyal (Inhabitants to put things in proper shape for the drastic reconstruction which was so soon to dawn, but “the brave boys in blue,” fresh from thelr glorious triumph over secessionism fon the gory fields of the Southland. had in large numbers selected new homes upon the fertile £9! of the pro- spective new commonwealth. It is a ‘safe calculation that ninety-five per cent of this element of citizenship in- variably voted In perfect consistency with its former shooting. ‘On March 1, 1867, Nebraska was ad- mitted to the Union as the 37th state. ‘The State Constitution inyested all ‘male persons of twenty-one years oF ‘more, whether natives or naturalized, with the right of the elective fran- ‘chise, ‘Thus it may be seen that I reached here just in time to enter the ilists as @ full-fledged devotee of free land fair government. ‘There were ‘hardly more than a hundred colored people living in the town at that time, and the greater part of these like my- self, had been attracted here by the glowing reports of ready employment at beral wages. The fact I found to be in keeping with the report. Those who came in earnest search of em- ployment always found opportunities opeh for them. For @ good miany years few hotels employed any other but colored help, and the supply of suftable women and girls for domestic service rarely equalled the demand. ‘Those who followed the rougher kinds of manual.labor received $2.50 or $3.00 @ day of ten hours, but living expenses today are easily double those of that period by comparison, Hence, the greater pay that one receives today for his labor leaves him with less “to the good” than his daddy could show in those earlier times, In due time, after beginning work, I received notice of date for registra- tion to which I properly responded. After answering the various questions put to me, and signing my name to the rogistry, a young fellow standing by remarked quite audibly: “We've got you, my boy.” I was completely puz- zled in attempting to interpret his meaning, but did not think it worth while to question him about it, A little while before election time ‘drunken constable called upon me with ‘a warrant for my arrest on the charg By Cyrus Bell. By Cyrus D. Bell 13 of iMlegal registration. When the case was called there was “a car-load” of fable attorneys on hand to defend me gratis, and a laughing stock was made of the prosecution for its poor show- ing. It was a complete “knock-out” blow to them when the International and Cozzens’ hotels both presented their books containing the dates on which I entered their service. Very naturally, every Negro was expected to vote the Republican ticket, if al- lowed to vote at all, and hence it was & reasonable expectation that every Democrat would do his best to prevent Negroes from voting. ‘This consider- ation, I doubt not, impelied the action of our friends, the enemy in the case above narrated. As had been antic. ipated, the result of the election proved a veritable Waterloo for “the unter- rifled Confederates,” both locally and nationally. Of courses it would be superfluous to add the remark here, that the Colored troops on that occa- sion, as on all prior and subsequent occasions, stood by Old Glory with practical unanimity. ‘And so in respect to the matter of education. literacy was practically universal among Negroes at the time Father Abraham issued his death- dealing document against the Rebel- lion. Today our per cent of illiteracy is possibly as much as forty probably not more than thirty-five. | When you want something especially delicious try some Harding Ice Cream in one of its many de- licious forms. Sweet and wholesome, rich and re- freshing, it pleases the taste all the way down! Every week there is a spe- cial flavor in Harding Ice Cream. Ask your dealer. ¥ . The Cream of all ICE CREAM meee Se ee eee oes ae ee PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. | 14TH ST. CORNER DODGE ST. Douglas 1317 Headquarters BRUNSWICK Phonographs For and Records As Ye Reap. Interviewer—"And_did_you work your way throngh colleze?” Prominent Ota Party—“No. 1 didn't; but Tm worging my son's way throngh. May: be the Lord will forgine me."—Lite a > My Aways INSIST ee ’ on getting ICE CREAM Made by the Fairmont Creamery Company “its Good For You” EE aera lial 3 be Wyatt nt ny ae idl n-t—-+ Coffee. : || DUUOFNUL “Delicious | > Hi ii From the World to You | AU) meee hd | Soe | Sere ees pall a Laer CaM Dol | Poon é Ganacean Co. yee S| K ——— see Ht HH | | Hh. wea ee ) A i i it ei od | ae il NAA gi tk re me se A wii ‘eek hak ey ddim ee me ee! Ki BEE An a \ I All Si it ‘That quality considered, you can buy goods for nearly 20 per cent less money in the BASKET STORES than in ordinary stores We WANT TO PLEASE YOU and a comparison of prices and quality will convince you that, by trading with us you can Live Better--For Less y eee By se er. PAE eM) DASKET , TOE ES ORE There is a Basket Store Near You ‘i THE MILDER GROCERY and MEAT COMPANY A. E. MILDER, Prop. Everything for the table for less money Go to The Q STR TO Talking Go to The Q STREET PHARMACY TO GET A Talking Machine AT YOUR OWN PRICE AND TERMS We are overstocked and must We have all the "blues" all th Q STREET 28th and Q Sts. Petersen & Hardware verstocked and must sell at any price rea all the "blues" all the time. STREET PHARMAC Q Sts. ersen & Michel Hardware Company We are overstocked and must sell at any price reasonable. We have all the "blues" all the time. A Full Line of PAINTS, BRUSHES GLASS, STOVES WE SOLICIT YOUR TRADE 4916 S. 24th St. South McGILL & DAVIS WE SOLICIT YOUR TRADE S. 24th St. South McGILL & DAVIS LUNCH COUNTER AND EMPLOYMENT BUREAU 2516 Q ST. SOUTH C SAVE IT. As the straw indicates the way the wind blows, the women shoppers indicate the shop where style and values are to be found. If any reader of this paper will interest his or her self enough to keep trace for any space of time the constant stream of buying women that visit Flynn's South Omaha Store, he or she will be convinced that the right attractions are being offered at the Flynn Store. We believe in quality first and the best possible price that can go with it. It is not uncommon to find up-to-date merchandise here for half what center stores ask for. We are open Saturday til 9 and we guarantee fare from any part of small purchase. JOHN F. 2th & N Advt. Allen Chapel will hire School picnic Monday Alomo Park. The car and N streets at 11 a.m. and children are invited to uncommon to find up-to-date merchant. --- --- Speier & Simon Daylight Clothing Store 24th & N Streets 2516 Q ST. Market 0032-0136 REET PHARMACY SET A Machine sell at any price reasonable. e time. PHARMACY South 260 Michelsen Company YOUR TRADE South Omaha SOUTH OMAHA dise here for half what the high priced center stores ask for the same goods. We are open Saturday evenings until 9 and we guarantee to save you the fare from any part of Omaha on a small purchase. JOHN FLYNN & CO. Advt. 24th & N Sts., S. Omaha. Allen Chapel will have its Sunday School picnic Monday, August 8, at Alomo Park. The car will leave 24th and N streets at 11 a. m. All parents and children are invited. Round trip, 10 cents. We closed our rally Sunday, --- The South Side, frequently called South Omaha, is that section of Omaha that lies due south of the main business section of the city. It was formerly ya separate city in itself, having its own separate government. It was recently incorporated into Omaha properly and is now called the South Side. This part of Omaha contains about one-fourth of the city's population and about the same proportion of its business. These businesses thrive quite independently of the North Side. They have their own banks, groceries, hardware stores and their dry goods and department stores. The leading dry goods stores are The Leader, Philips, John Flynn Clothing and the Cooperative Clothing Stores. When considered from business volume, these stores are second to none on the north side. In this section are located the great packing plants, which employ thousands of laborers of both races. They constitute the bulk of employment for the unskilled laborer in this city. Here about 4,000 colored people live, most of whom patronize these stores. We also find several race business enterprises on the smaller scale in this section, such as restaurants, tailoring and tonsorial establishments. The leading among these are Davis and McGill's Cafe, 2516 Q street; Harris' and Woodard's barber shops, 4911 and 4912 South 26th street, respectively. Among the drug stores, Melcher the Q Street Pharmacy, and the Hardy Drug are the most famous. The reporter herewith commends all of these business places to the many readers of The Monitor for your trade and patronage. They have all been fair with our people and give the best prices and attention to us when in their establishments. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. By W. W. Mosley, Lincoln Correspondent. Lincoln is the capitol city of Nebraska and is located in Lancaster county, about fifty miles southwest of Omaha. It is on the main Chicago-Denver route of the Burlington system, as well as the Rock Island, both of which pass through Omaha. Lincoln has a total population of about 60,000, of which 2,000 are colored. It is the state's greatest school center. It has schools of all kinds. Thousands of students from every section of the country, representing both races, attend school here yearly. The schools in Lincoln have always been perfectly fair, giving all students, regardless of their color, an equal show for the opportunities offered them in the schools. The colored people of Lincoln own over one per cent of the entire property of the city. They have many businesses which they operate on a high scale. They are all doing a good business and seem prosperous. They are engaged in a great variety of business and demonstrate skill in all. They have several churches here, all of which are pastored by the highest types of ministers. The city has many thriving business places among the whites, the foremost among which are Speir-Simon, Gold & Co., Mayer Bros., Hardy Furniture Co., and many other big stores and business houses. The correspondent commends all these to the many readers of The Monitor as being perfectly fair and courteous to our people. They solicit our patronage and will supply our needs. Miss Leonia Webs of Quincy, Ill., is spending her summer vacation with her sister, Mrs. Wilford. W. A. Johnson was confined with illness the past week. Mrs. E. J. Griffin was an Omaha visitor last Thursday attending her sister-in-law's wedding anniversary. THE MONITOR A. E. DR. A. B. MOSS Linecoln's Skillful and Popular Physician Mrs. Evelyn Johnson entertained the Utopian Art Club at her home last Thursday night. A very successful meeting was held. Mrs. A. Towle of Vicksburg, Miss., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson and her son Walter, in the city. The Utopian Art Club of Mt. Zion Baptist Church will give an afternoon picnic in F Street Park Monday, August 8. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Johnson left Sunday for St. Louis, Mo., to attend the Shrine Imperial Council. T. T. McWilliams left for St. Louis, Mo., to attend the Shrine Imperial Council. Mrs. Mason Todd left Monday for St. Louis, Mo., to be in attendance at the annual meeting of the Imperial Council of the Shrines. Mrs. Lizzie Woods and sons will return home this week from an extended visit with friends in the Sand Hill country. Mrs. Jennette Marshall is able to attend church and visit friends since her operation. Mr. Wm. Chum is improving from recent illness. Mr. Preston Graves returned Sunday from an extended trip in the northwest, visiting Portland, Ore., where he met friends from Lincoln, and all are doing well. Mrs. Wm. F. Bell, nee Vernette G. Allen, of Kansas City, joined her husband here Sunday. Rev. I. B. Smith conducted services at the A. M. E. church Sunday, the pastor being ill. The attendance was fair. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting. The presiding elder will be present to conduct the services. The A. M. E. Sunday School picnic was nicely attended by the children and many older persons. The picnic was held in Antelope Park last Wednesday afternoon. At Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday the pastor filled the pulpit and delivered splendid discourses to the appreciation of his hearers. The Mission had a program in the afternoon. Rev McAllister of the Newman M. E. Church preached. Next Sunday there will be covenant and communion. Mrs. Alma Wiley is improving from her recent illness. Mrs. Pinkey Boswell, who visited her daughter, Mrs. Alma Wiley, left for a stay with her son in Omaha. Proprietor of the "House of Melody," located at 1411 North 24th street, the only house of its kind operated by colored people in the state. Prof. Crosse is a musician of unusual ability. He has a great record. T. H. having been owner and trainer of the famous "Roof Garden Society" in New York City. He was head of the Arabian Orchestra, Chicago, as well as Crosse's Orchestra, Omaha. This orchestra has played for the American Dancing Co., of New York City, and the U. S. Film Co., a historic moving picture company, Chicago. They have also played in such entertainment houses as the Lafayette, New York City; Pekins, Chicago; The Magnolia, Cincinnati; The Haveland, Grand and Odeon, St. Louis. Prof. Crosse comes of English parentage, his parents having been residents of London. He is a composer of instrumental music, having composed the "Missouri Maze," the "Sudan Intermezzo" and "The Soul," all of which are well known and liked numbers among musicians. city of Iowa, in 1912. He was a member of the football team for three years. After his graduation Mr. Alexander was designing engineer for the Marsh Engineering company of Des Moines for two years, resigning to go into the contracting business for himself. He is now senior member of the firm of Alexander & Highbee. Mr. Alexander has executed numerous contracts in the middle west among them ANNOUN I desire to announce that Undertaking establishment for located at 2413 N. 24th St. has will operate in the future in the same place. It will be under t The business will be conduct high class scale as formerly an nued patronage of all former establishment. Very resp Allen INNEY HOES for Men, Wor CHILDREN'S HIGH GRADE Our entire stock of children's shoes are reduced for this sale— shoes that have sold from $2.49 to $3.90 NOW $1.00 to $2.90 eling Sale s. Fastest Grow Here is something Mina Taylor Dresses cash purchase of the very best a of Mina Taylor Dresses, which w day only. These dresses are re sale price priced in two lots. 5.98 Lot N I desire to announce that beginning with August 1, the Undertaking establishment formerly known as Jones & Reed located at 2413 N. 24th St. has now been absorbed by me and will operate in the future in the name of Jones & Co. in the same place. It will be under the management of the same. The business will be conducted in the future on the same high class scale as formerly and I respectfully solicit the continued patronage of all former friends and customers of the establishment. 100 Stores KINN Sale of LOW SHOES for MEN'S Mens tan Oxford and High Shoes in English or wide toes. Were real values at $5.90. NOW $3.90 CHILD Our entire shoes are reded shoes that ha to $3.90 $1.00 Remodeling at Omaha's Fast “HURRY UP!” Here is Do you want comfort—with plenty of go DRESS while our stock is complete and 800 Mina Taylor We have made a cash purchase up-to-date styles of Mina Taylor Friday and Saturday only. The $15.00, remodeling sale price pr Lot No. 1 $5.98 100 Stores KINNEY'S 4 Factories Sale of LOW SHOES for Men, Women and Children MEN'S Mens tan Oxfords and High Shoes in English or wide toes. Were real values at $5.90. NOW $3.90 CHILDREN'S GRADE Our entire stock of children's shoes are reduced for this sale—shoes that have sold from $2.49 to $3.90 NOW $1.00 to $2.90 WOMEN'S SHOES Women's strap slippers and oxford in the fhest materials and variety of styles. Every pair formerly priced at $5.90 NOW $3.90 Remodeling Sale Now On at Omaha's Fastest Growing Store "HURRY UP!" Here is something good for you! THE KITCHEN Do you want comfort—with plenty of good looks too—then get a MINA TAYLOR DRESS while our stock is complete and fresh from the factory. 800 Mina Taylor Dresses on Sale We have made a cash purchase of the very best and latest models of up-to-date styles of Mina Taylor Dresses, which we place on sale for Friday and Saturday only. These dresses are regularly sold up to $15.00, remodeling sale price priced in two lots. STANDARD WHITE TABLE CLOTH—Irene mercerized Table Damask, 64 inches wide, full bleached, exceptional fine quality, regularly sold at $1.75; Remodeling Sale price, per yard 79c CURTAINS. Here is a chance to replenish your curtains. 150 pairs of fine curtains in Ecru and White that regularly sold at $2.50 in pair; Remodeling Sale price, per pair $1.75 25-PIECE ENGLISH BREAKFAST SET—decorated china; Remodeling Sale price, per set $4.75 THIS STORE CLOSES S NEWS Picnic and Outing will be given view Park, Friday evening, August 5th PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT 24th and O Sts. Ask for Green Trading Star RE CLOSES SATURDAYS AT 9 NEWS ITEM. will be given by the Philip's De- ting, August 5th, 1921. PHILIP APARTMENT STORE Screen Trading Stamps—They are Given V Picnic and Outing will be given by the Philip's Department Store at Lakeview Park, Friday evening, August 5th, 1921. PHILIP'S DEPARTMENT STORE A SUCCESSFUL ENGINEER Archibald Alexander Has Put Through Some of The Largest Contracts in the Middle West. One of the Race's most efficient men is A. A. Alexander, of the general contracting firm of Des Moines, Ia. civil engineers. Mr. Alexander has handled some of the largest jobs in the middle west. B. H. He was born at Ottumwa, Ia., May 14, 1888. He graduated from the Des Moines high school in 1905, attended Highland Park college and Cummin's Art school, 1906-07, and was graduated as civil engineer from the Univer announce that beginning with August 1, establishment formerly known as Jones & Reed N. 24th St. has now been absorbed by me as the future in the name of Jones & Co. in which will be under the management of the same will be conducted in the future on the sale as formerly and I respectfully solicit the care of all former friends and customers of the Very respectfully yours Allen Jones, Prop. NEY'S 4 Factorio Men, Women and Children REN'S GRADE of children's shoes for this sale—old from $2.49 $2.90 WOMEN'S Women's strap slippers oxford in the finest material and variety of styles. Every pair formerly priced at $5.90 NOW $3.90 Sale Now On Best Growing Store something good for you! books too—then get a MINA TAYLOR fresh from the factory. Dresses on Sale the very best and latest models of dresses, which we place on sale for dresses are regularly sold up to 10 in two lots. Lot No. 2 $2.98 SATISFIED CUSTOMERS come back for more shoes. Here is a shoe that gives absolute satisfaction. It is a Men's Blue Ribbon Chocolate Elk Seamless. Bal hard tip, Goodyear Munson Army Last, D width, sizes 6 to 11, per pair..... $3.45 OUTING FLANNEL—27-inch Shaker Outing Flannel, white 18e quality. Remodeling Sale price, per yard..... 10c CRASH TOWELING.—18-inch good quality Crush Toweling, full bleached, exceptionally good absorbing quality, turkey red fast color border, 10 yards for..... $1.00 URDAYS AT 9:00 P. M. ITEM. The Philip's Department Store at Lake- 1921. LIP'S NT STORE South Omaha -They are Given With Each Purchase being a concrete bridge on the Lincoln Highway at Marshalltown, Ia.; a $250,000 sewer for the city of Des Moines and Forest avenue viaduct. At present he is building a viaduct at Mitchell, So. Dak., for the State Highway Commission and ten bridges for Madison'County, Iowa. Mr. Alexander spent two months last winter in travel and study in Europe. beginning with August 1, the formerly known as Jones & Reed now been absorbed by me and the name of Jones & Co. in the management of the same. Added in the future on the same and I respectfully solicit the confriefs and customers of the perfectly yours Jones, Prop. Y'S 4 Factories men and Children WOMEN'S SHOES Women's strap slippers and oxford in the finest materials and variety of styles. Every pair formerly priced at $5.90 NOW $3.90 Now On iving Store good for you! get a MINA TAYLOR factory. On Sale and latest models of the place on sale for regularly sold up to No. 2 $2.98 :00 P. M. Department Store at Lake- P'S RD South Omaha With Each Purchase ```markdown ``` Public Reception A. M. E. Church, 9th and C Streets, 8:00 p. m. Address of Welcome—Hon. D. M. Amsberry, Secretary of State. Response—The R. W. Charles Dickerson, Deputy Grand Master. Engagement De Luxe The Patrol, Islam Temple, No. 65, A. E. A. O. N. M. S. presents DESDUNE'S CONCERT ORCHESTRA with Mr. Andrew M. Harrold, of Omaha. The Public Cordially Invited. 8:30 p. m. Birdseye View of LINCOLN Airplane furnished by Nebraska Aircraft Corporation Luther J. Allen Harry M. Hill C.R. Johnson M.E. Williams Charles E. Haynes John L. Wright T. T. McWilliams R. H. Young, Chm., 1315 Wash. L. T. Carter, Secy., Box 1469 Charles W. Dickerson, D. G. M. Masonry has always been attractive for members of our group. The craft is strong throughout the country. Colored Masons hold their charter directly from the Grand Lodge of England. It was granted September, 29th, 1784, on petition of Prince Hall, Boston Smith, Thomas Sanderson and several other Masons of Boston, constituting them into a regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Masonry was formally introduced into Nebraska nearly fifty years ago. In the year 1875 the Grand Lodge in Missouri granted a warrant to a constitutional number. Master Masons to constitute and establish a ```markdown ``` [Name] Nathaniel Hunter, M. W. Grand Master lodge to be known as Rough Ashler Lodge Number 74, A. F. and A. M., to be located at Omaha, Nebraska. Shortly afterwards other-lodges were established by Missouri and Iowa. This being unoccupied territory both Grand Lodges sought to extend their jurisdiction by establishing other lodges in this state. The several lodges interested in the forma Lodge, a convention of called at Omaha, July purpose of discussing advisability of the I Grand Lodge of Mason of Nebraska. There are represented at this con THE GENERAL COMMITTEE The several lodges having become interested in the formation of a Grand Lodge, a convention of the lodges was called at Omaha, July 1919, for the purpose of discussing plans and the advisability of the formation of a Grand Lodge of Masons for the state of Nebraska. There were six lodges represented at this convention. After Thursday Evening, August 18 Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 12th & F Sts., 8 00 p. m. Conducted by The R. W. A. W. Gates, Grand Lecturer. The Big Day, Friday, August 19th Meet your Delegates and Friends at the Old Fashioned Picnic to be held at the Dan Desdune s Famous Concert Band. Parade will leave at 1:30 p. m. Concert Auditorium-Fair Grounds 3:00 p. m. Barbecued Meats Served All Day! Refreshments of All Kinds A. F. & A. M. W. P. Wade, G. S. W. thoroughly discussing the advisability of the formation of a grand lodge for the state of Nebraska, it was voted that a Grand Lodge be established and a second convention called. The second convention was called August 2, 1919, to be held in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the purpose of establishing a Grand Lodge for the state of Nebraska, which was accomplished by the election and installation of R. W. Nathaniel Hunter as M. W. Grand Master and the remaining grand officers. After the organization of the Grand Lodge three other lodges were chartered, making a total of nine lodges in the jurisdiction. When the Grand Lodge was organized it had a membership of 250; now its nine lodges have a membership of over 700, showing its phenomenal growth in less than two years, and more than $3,000.00 in the treasury. Its membership is harmonious and united and its corps of officers is efficient and enthusiastic. It is unanimously conceded that M. W. Grand Master Nathaniel Hunter has given two years of such able, progressive and business-like administration that the Grand Lodge of Nebraska has accomplished more in the two years it has been set up than any young Grand Lodge in the history of Masonry. Charles W. Dickerson, D. G. M., has filled that position with credit and honor. Trago T. McWilliams has proven himself the man for the exacting position of Grand Secretary. W. P. Wade, J. G. W. is one of the most active Masons. Richard H. Young, R. W. T., is one of the most conservative and painstaking officials of the Grand Lodge. I. O. Smith, Secretary of Foreign Correspondence is one of the best informed Masons of the Jurisdiction. PICKENS SPEAKS SUNDAY William Pickens, field secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., will speak Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Twenty-fifth and Hamilton streets. He is one of America's famous orators and brings a worthwhile message. SUES FOR $10,000 J. O. Sinclair, 2734 Blondo St. has entered suit against the management of Krug Park for alleged discrimination at the bathing beach, June 19. Mr. Sinclair alleges that he had been permitted the use of the swimming pool on previous occasions. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Bldg. Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. E. M. Davis is now at home after undergoing an operation at the Fenger hospital. Dr. Amos B. Madison has moved his office and is now occupying the suite formerly used by Dr Greene. Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! Special summer Shoe Sale now going on at C. J. Carlson 1514 North 24th Street. 35% discount on all shoes. Mr. and Mrs. James G. Jewell will leave today on a motor trip to Chicago. FOR RENT—Large thoroughly furnished room. Near two car lines. In north part of city. Beautiful location. Web. 1385. 4t Miss Goldie E. Mitchell of Tyler, Tex, who came to Omaha to visit her sister and who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Methodist hospital some days ago is rapidly recovering. Mary Heddy, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, was baptized at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon Sunday morning. Mrs. Virginia E. Smith is quite ill at her home, 2423 Erskine St. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms—men only, 1208 N. 24th St., Web. 4666. 3t The Presbyterian Sunday School and Parish gave a delightful trolley ride last week. It was well attended and everybody had an enjoyable time. Miss Dolores Johnson and Mrs. Ruby Webster are spending their vacation at Atlantic, Iowa. For Freedom From Human Ills We Supply Medicines and Pills SHERMAN and McCONNELL 4—DRUG STORES—4 All Good Ones 16th & Dodge 16th & Harney 19th & Farnam 24th & Farnam Liberty Drug Company B. Robinson, Mgr. 1904 N. 24th St. Webster 0386 FREE DELIVERY A. Frago T. McWilliams, Grand Secretary [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Richard Young, Grand Treasurer Mrs. W. G. Haynes of Washington, D. C. who has been visiting her son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Haynes will return to Washington about August 15. Mr. Foster Nelson and John Woods will give a party this evening in honor of Miss Adelaide Nelson. Miss Nelson is visiting her brother during her stay here. FOR RENT—Fine housekeeping rooms from $2.50 up—1445 N. 19th St. 2t Mrs. D. V. Gordon of 2702 Miami Street, who has been confined in the Methodist for several days is now at home with her baby daughter Otilla Marie. Both are doing well. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rogers of Moberly, Mo. are in the city the guests of Garnett Tymmony. Mrs. Rogers is the sister of Mr. Tymmony. Mr. P. H. Jenkins has been appointed to the police force. Here are my Taxis, s bakers and five-p ready to STAND 2414 No. 24th Webster 1490 Joe D. PRINT PLA e my Taxis, seven-passenger kers and five-passenger Dodg ready to serve you. Joe D. Lewis PRINTING PLATES BUTTERS STUDIO Here are my Taxis, seven-passenger Studebakers and five-passenger Dodges ready to serve you. ADVERTISING ILLUSTRATIONS RETOUCHING HALF-TONES ZINC ETCHINGS PROCESS AND BEN DAY COLOR ENGRAVINGS ELECTROTYPES BAKER BROS. ENGRAVERS ADVERTISING 12TH & HARNEY S BAKER BROS. ENGRAVING CO. ENGRAVERS ADVERTISING ILLUSTRATORS ELECTROTYPICAL 2ND & HARNEY STS. OMAHA BAKER BROS.ENGRAVING CO. ENGRAVERS ADVERTISING ILLUSTRATORS ELECTROTYPERS 12TH & HARNEY STS. OMAHA Mrs. Edgar Lee is visiting relatives in Gallatin, Mo. Mr. H. W. Black, president of the N. A. A. C. P, made an address before the Iriquois Lodge B, P. O. E. W., Thursday evening on the Association's work in supporting the antilynch bill which is now before Congress. As a result, the lodge sent a telegram to Congressman Reavis concerning the same, urging immediate favorable action. Over one hundred members of the Elks were present, and Mr. Black was received with very great favor. He will address the Masonic Lodge Friday night. FOR RENT—The Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem have purchased a hall at 22 and Cuming Sts. Hall for rent for special occasions. Josie Scott Worthy Presiding Priest Webster 0753. BUTTERS STUDIO even-passenger Stude- passenger Dodges, serve you. Lewis RESIDENCE 2414 Binney Webster 0949 ENGRAVING CO. ILLUSTRATORS ELECTROTYPERS TS. F OMAHA 24th AND LAKE STS. We Want Your Busine We Want Your Business THE MASTER'S VOICE THE MASTER'S VOICE Just arrived the very late models of Victor Victrol Prices ranging from $25.00 to $275.00. Our terms are so easy, you can afford to be wi Come in and look them over ery latest Victrolas to $275.00. rd to be with one. over Just arrived the very latest models of Victor Victrolas Prices ranging from $25.00 to $275.00. Our terms are so easy, you can afford to be with one. Come in and look them over SOL LEWIS 24th and Parker Streets EXCLUSIVE VICTROLA SHOP. Come in and hear the latest Victor and "O'keh" tts SHOP. d "O'keh" Records. 24th and Parker Streets EXCLUSIVE VICTROLA SHOP. Come in and hear the latest Victor and "O'keh" Records. DeLuxe Cafe 2120 N. 24th St. Webster 5839 HOME COOKING A SPECIALTY We respectfully invite your patronage. SON DICKERSON, Prop. Williamson's Drug Store Tobacco, Toilet Articles, Candies and Refreshmen All goods promptly delivered. Special attention given to prescriptions. 2306 NORTH 24th ST. WEBST Reid--Duffy Pharma Mister 5839 SPECIALTY atronage. Prop. g Store Refreshments. ns. WEBSTER 4443 armacy s. HOME COOKING A SPECIALTY We respectfully invite your patronage. SON DICKERSON, Prop. Tobacco, Toilet Articles, Candies and Refreshments. All goods promptly delivered. Special attention given to prescriptions. FreeDelivery Webst --- ```markdown ``` AND --- JUST ARRIVED 24th and Lake Sts. Webster 0659 MAKE BIG STRIDES WITHIN LAST DECADE Manager of the Cooperative Gives Account of Thoroughfare's Phenomenal Growth In Last Few Years. Great Future For Its Great Variety of Business May Soon Rival Down-Town Enterprises. John R. Lemma Gives Reasons Why Merchants On This Street Deserve Patronage. Observation Discloses Hundreds of Hustling Merchants Here Well Stocked and Courteous. Longest Street In City. MAGIC HAIR GROWER AND STRAIGHTENING OIL MME. JOHNSON AND SOUTH The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair Grower to stop the hair at once from falling out and breaking off; making harsh, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hair Grower grows hair on bald places of the head. If you use these preparations once you will never be without them. Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Messdames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. H. DOLGOFF FURNITURE and HARDWARE 1914-16-18 N. 24th St. 1847 N. 24th St. Web. 1607 Web. 4825 Twenty-fourth Street as a business center, has made unprecedented strides within the last decade. Pioneers of the by gone days when this section of the city was but a broad expanse of veritable farms and unchartered ravines. little dreamed of the wonderful transformation which now finds this thoroughfare the longest and one of the busiest in Omaha. They saw the business of Omaha centered east of Sixteenth St., skirting the west bank of the Missouri river. West and north of this narrow strip of a sparsely built village furnished only trysting places for the red skins and the farmers' lads and lazes. Not so now. This forest and farm section has been scientifically plotted and laid out into beauty and grandeur far beyond the pioneer's ken to imagine. This "once happy hunting ground," has been transformed into one of the longest business thoroughfares to be found west of New York. From its extreme north end, to its southernmost limit, Twenty-fourth Street stretches over a distance of twelve miles. It affords a beautiful street with ample access and egress, meeting every business requirement. Having passed that embryonic stage of Indian farm days, and two-thirds through the inductive stage of mere residential habitation, it has reached the period of business development and thrift, where it would hail the de- MAGIC HAIR AND STRAIGHTEN MME. JOHNSON AND 50 The most wonderful hair preparation on we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you suits in the first few treatments. We give Grower to stop the hair at once from fall off, making hair the guildorn hair soft and Grower grows hair on bald places of these preparations once you will never Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Grower by Mesdames South and Johnson. We are Magic Hair Grower, 50c. Straight Allorders promptly filled; send 10c for p ```markdown ``` THEA THE DIAMOND Lake Street Below 24th A. Melcher, Mgr. Biggest and Best Shows All Times H. DOI FURNITURE a 1914-16-18 N. 24th St. Web. 1607 Full line OILS—PAINTS—VAR THE MONITOR or of Being a STRIDES LAST DECADE A Account of Thoroughfare's Phen- years. Great Future For Its Great on Rival Down-Town Enterprises. ART OF NEIGHBORHOOD Why Merchants On This Street De- n Discloses Hundreds of Hustling d and Courteous. Longest Street ductive period with firmness. Has Two Distinct Business Sections. Twenty-fourth Street's business is divided into two sections when viewed from a business point of view. It has a south and north section—the former covering what is known as South Omaha, and the latter north—the two spanning the entire city from north to south. Both of these sections contain many whirling business establishments. Within the last five years, that section lying between Cuming and Ohio Streets has shown a rapid business growth that is nothing short of a phenomenon. This one section alone is almost solidly built up on both sides of the street for business, all of which reflect credit and satisfaction. Here and there along this thoroughfare are located the majority of race enterprises, all of which are rapidly taking their place among the Commercial activities of this city. Their natural ambition has spurred them on to inculcate the principles that are necessary to the proper and efficient government of the biggest businesses of Metropolitan communities. Personal service and suggestive salesmanship are their chief endeavor. These merchants handle everything that is essential and necessary to good living. Among these are dealers in furniture, hardware, dry goods, clothing, millinery, groceries, automobiles, meats, hair culture, and beauty par- IR GROWER HTENING OIL ```markdown ``` Agents wanted—Write for particulars. Wearcary everything in the latest fashionable hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, cornet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 880 TRES THE FRANKLIN 24th and Franklin Sts. A. Melcher, Mgr. Place of Merriment and Excitement LGOFF and HARDWARE 1847 N. 24th St. Web, 4825 one of— ARNISHES—BRUSHES STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM y. Credit if You Wish. EVENINGS lors—in fact everything for which we ordinarily ask. Among the enterprises are many well appointed tonsorial parlors, all doing a prosperous business. Many of them are reflecting the highest degree of efficiency. Nearly a score of these line this street. For ready-to-eat enterprises, this street is especially famous. One may not look long for a place in which to satisfy his hunger. For there are eating places galore of every description to be found here. From Cuming to Lake, there are over a dozen of these cafes, lunch cars and barbecue stands, small and large, dispensing something that would meet the approval of the most fickle appetite. The sartorial artists, or tailors, are equipped to add to any style of beauty, however peculiar, and to meet the desires of the most fastidious lady or gentleman. These artists do the very highest type of work. All merchants found on this street will furnish you with the very best prices to be found in the cty. They all invite your investigation. There are also to be found here, many real estate brokers, who are ready to help you invest in homes and business places for any permanent use or investment one might wish. Then there are here found numerous professional men, who realize the value of this section—dentists, physicians, surgeons and lawyers, all filling their niche acceptably. There are three department stores on the section of this street between Cuming and Ohio. One of these is owned and operated by our own people. It is my fortune to be connected in an official way with this enterprise. I regret very much that our people have only one such store here. I regret further to say that this store is not all it might have been. The reason is plain. However, I find no reason here to wave the wand of pessimism on that score. The Cooperative Department Store is truly taking on the shape of a hustling business, and with all of its departments in operation, I entertain great hopes for its future. It has now in operation: groceries, meats, dry goods, notions, and millinery. What I have said, was not meant to cover adequately the points in this busy street's history which would be interesting. I could not have done this in the space given to this article. I have merely suggested to you some of the things to be found here. Let us give it the support necessary to supply it with that which is lacking. It is the business that is nearest and most convenient to our homes, so why not avail ourselves of this time-saving opportunity? Let us adopt this motto: "Grow with Growing Omaha, and Be a Booster." J. H. Holmes Tailor 2218 N. 24th St. Web. 3320 Ladies and Gents Suits Made to order. Cleaned and Pressed. Work called for and delivered. A. Edholm E. W. Shermar Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 C. J. Carlson Shoes "Same location 31 years" 1514 N. 24th St. (Cor. Alley,) M. CIVIN HARDWARE PAINTS & GLASS 1410 North 24th Street The Western Funeral Home Pleases And will serve you night and day 2518 Lake St. Phone Web. 0248 SILAS JOHNSON, Prop. FUNERAL DIRECTORS W. J. CATTIN CO. PLUMBING, GAS AND STEAM FITTING 910 N. 24th St. Douglas 1625 1 Remarkable Values in the Selz $Six HERE is a super-shoe for $6, all-leather, carefully made, and of the latest style. For low price, long wear and constant comfort, this shoe is to be recommended for men who seek full return for their money. You should see it before you buy. Compare it. You'll see the extra value at once, and the long wear will tell an even more interesting story. Friedman Bros., Prop. Family Shoe Store A. F. Peoples PAINTS - GLASS - WALLPAPER Painting, Decorating, Plastering, Cementing and General Repair Work. Prompt Attention Given All Orders. We Handle SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS 2419 Lake Street Zucker De 1615-17-1 Best Goods The Burd UNDER NE We carry a full line o and a fu Brucker Department Store 1615-17-19½ N. 24th St. Best Goods at Lowest Price The Burdette Grocer UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT try a full line of staple and fancy gr and a full line of meats Zucker Department Store 1615-17-191/2 N.24th St. Best Goods at Lowest Prices The Burdette Grocery We carry a full line of staple and fancy groceries and a full line of meats There's a Reason Teach your Dollar to have Cents KOSTORYZ BROS.. Prop. each your Dollar to have Cen OSTORYZ BROS.. Pro Teach your Dollar to have Cents Webster 6366 ent Store 24th St. rest Prices Grocery GEMENT d fancy groceries meats have Cents DS.. Prop. Facts of Our Race Progress Told in Type and in Pictures LOOKING BACKWARDS OVER THE PAST HALF CENTURY LOOKING BACKWARDS OVER THE PAST HALF CENTURY A Few Observations Touching Upon The Development And Progress Of The Colored American During the Past Fifty Years. By Major John Roy Lynch, U. S. A., Retired, Ex-Congressman And Author "Facts of Reconstruction." No man of our time is better qualified to write on this topic than Major Lynch, whose long and unblemished public career reads almost like a fair-land story, and should be a source of inspiration to our youth. Born a slave in Mississippi, by dint of industry he educated himself, and rose step by step, until he became a member of Congress, Auditor of the Navy, Major and Paymaster in the United States Army Over seventy years young he is active in good deeds and striving by voice and pen to advance the interest of his race. He is accounted one of Chicago's first citizens; but he belongs to the Nation.—The Editor. At that time it was a difficult matter for a Colored person to secure employment in any other capacity than that of a barber, porter, servant or common laborer. The mines, factories and other fields of employment were closed against them in all parts of the country. While it is true that these barriers have not been entirely eradicated, it can not be denied that they are being gradually removed, and in some localities rapidly removed. This, in my opinion, is a most hopeful and encouraging indication. It is a refutation, in a measure, at least, of the greatly accepted impression that race prejudice in this country is on the increase. The improvements herein referred to, are due, in the MILITARY [Portrait of a military officer in uniform]. MAJOR JOHN ROY LYNCH, U. S. A. (retired). I am requested to submit a few ob- main, to the action servations touching upon the devel- unions in wiping out the opment and progress of the Colored line in their organiza- American during the past fifty years. accomplishment of t The subject is too comprehensive to be presented with any degree of elaboration through the medium of a brief advised the Colored A newspaper article. ing men to join labor in and wherever it is po The numerical growth and expansion of the race must not be overlooked since that is one of the contributing factors in its development along other lines. I can distinctly remember that about fifty years ago the prediction was frequently made by many whose knowledge of vital questions no one disputed, that in about fifty years the color or African race in the United States would be practically extinct because the deaths were so far in excess of the births, and fery few additions were made to the population through immigration. These predictions have not been verified. Instead of falling off in numbers it is safe to assert that there are not less than ten millions more Colored Americans now living upon American soil than fifty years ago, and this exclusive of many thousands that have crossed the line—that have been merged into and absorbed by the caucasian race. This process of absorption is not wholly through racial amalgamation, but is largely the result of other causes to which I have given careful consideration and serious reflection, and which I hope to be able to place before the public in the course of time. Along industrial lines our progress has been wonderful and marvelous. It is safe to assert that there is more wealth among the Colored people of the city of Chicago today than was possessed by the more than four millions of Colored Americans fifty years THE FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL. The largest hospital in the world under the supervision of Colored management. Located near to Howard University. ago. At that time it was a difficult matter for a Colored person to secure employment in any other capacity than that of a barber, porter, servant or common laborer. The mines, factories and other fields of employment were closed against them in all parts of the country. While it is true that these barriers have not been entirely eradicated, it can not be denied that they are being gradually removed, and in some localities rapidly removed. This, in my opinion, is a most hopeful and encouraging indication. It is a refutation, in a measure, at least, of the greatly accepted impression that race prejudice in this country is on the increase. The improvements herein referred to, are due, in the 1 main, to the action of many labor unions in wiping out the race or color line in their organizations. For the accomplishment of these purposes and the attainment of these ends I have advised the Colored American laboring men to join labor unions whenever and wherever it is possible for them to do so, not because I endorse everything that labor unions do, but because I want the Colored laborer to be the equal of the white laborer—because I want the laborers of both races to represent the same standard of wages and labor—that whatever an employer may be obliged to pay a white man, he should not be able to secure the services of a Colored man of equal skill, ability and experience for any less. This will do away with much of the friction which is attributed to race prejudice, for it is an admitted fact that most of the local outbreaks attributed to race antagonism are due, in the main, to an impression that the Colored man stands for and represents a different and lower standard of labor and wages than the white man. Such outbreaks are liable to occur from time to time as long as there is any foundation or ground for such an impression. The sooner it is removed the better it will be for the peace and tranquility of the country and for the stability and maintenance of our institutions. Then again, fifty years ago we had very few if any employers of labor, and those who, were engaged in the various professions were few and far between. Now, many millions of dollars are disbursed annually by Colored employers, and as to the professions, we have men and women who are the equals of the finest, best and most skilled among the whites. Our pulpits, as a rule, are now occupied Bishops and Clergy present at the consecration of the Rt. Rev. Edward Thomas Demby, D. D., in All Saints Episcopal Church, St. Louis, Mo., September 29, 1918. Bishop Demby was the first member of his race to be elevated to the Episcopate by the Episcopal Church for work in America. This event is therefore historic. by men of education, culture and refinement. The newspapers published by Colored men reflect much credit upon the publishers and consequently the race with which they are identified. It is the enjoyment of civil and political rights in which there has been retrogression, and yet the situation along this line is not as discouraging as many have been led to believe. The so-called race problem is more mythical than real and more political than racial. At the South it is a political question. At the North it is economic, and industrial. For reasons already given I am satisfied it will soon cease to be a disturbing factor at the North. The same thing will be true of the South as soon as the masses of that section become more enlightened and more intelligent. Ignorance is the primary cause of the existence of such conditions. His racial identity is the only asset that an ignorant white man has. The office seeking demaguege, being alive to that fact, will not fail to magnify and inflate his importance in comparison with some well known Colored man of recognized ability and superior attainments, to the detriment of the Colored man, solely upon racial difference. This is what keeps the race issue alive at the South. Those who seek political distinction and official recognition find it to be their best paying political asset. This is especially true of those who are devoid of any personal merit. This is the source from which all of the excesses of that section springs, such as lynch-law, Jim Crow Carism and disfranchisement through a violation and evasion of the constitution and laws of the United States. The ignorant white man is made to believe that these are necessary to keep the "Nigger in his place." These methods have been so successfully utilized at the South for a number of years that it was thought by many that they could be used advantageously in a National election, hence an effort was made in that direction in 1920. This, of course, was presuming upon the ignorance and prejudice of masses of the white people throughout the country. The result it is hoped, will prevent a repetition of such an experiment in the future. Some white people of limited information profess to believe that if the Colored Americans are allowed to enjoy civil rights upon terms of equality with the whites the same will have a tendency to wipe out and destroy social distinction—in other words social equality. Of course, all intelligent persons know that there can be no such thing as social equality even among people of the same race and blood. It is impossible, for instance, for poverty and wealth, ignorance and intelligence, vice and virtue to mingle socially upon terms of equality. Social contact is always the result of mutual and reciprocal attachment, brought about through the voluntary action and selection of the persons concerned. In making these selections for social contact and association, it seldom happens that one will go outside of the race or group with which he is identified, whether he be a Hebrew, a Frenchman, a German, an Italian or an African. And yet, in the enjoyment of civil and political rights all of these races and groups are, or should be, equals. Under our form of government no social lines can be THE MONITOR ress Told assecration of the Rt. Rev. Edward Tho- 29, 1918. Bishop Demby was the first ch for work in America. This event is drawn or recognized in the enjoyment of civil and political rights. The fact that the Colored American of today is less docile and submissive when attacked than fifty years, or even twenty-five years ago, may account, in some measure for the impression that race prejudice is on the increase. As the Colored American expands and develops along lines of wealth and intelligence, the spirit of The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a close-up of a person's hand holding a small object, possibly a toy or a piece of paper. The background is indistinct and does not contain any discernible features. M. M. A West Point graduate with a distinguished career, now serving as military attache in Liberia. His retirement by President Wilson, at outbreak of World War when he was in line for brigadier general, caused intense indignation among the Colored Americans. manhood and self-reliance grows in proportion, hence he appreciates more keenly, and values more highly, the sacredness and sanctity of his home and family, to defend which he is now willing, if necessary, to die. Of course no thoughtful and intelligent Colored persons will ever think of waging a war of retaliation and revenge, even upon those who seek to oppress them, or curtail their rights and privileges. This would not only be unwise, but disastrous. But in defending themselves and their homes and families against the agressions and assaults of the criminals that at- a dozen criminals will attract more attention and get more notoriety than a thousand law-abiding citizens whose voice and influence can be heard and felt only at certain periods. But that silent and potential power will eventually be heard, and felt, and to some extent respected and obeyed. The fact that such crimes can be so frequently committed is due primarily to some serious defects in our system of government. As a democratic-republic our government has not, as yet, passed the experimental stage, in spite of the many years of its existence. The original constitution was a compromise ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` URGE ROBERT J. TERRILL JUDGE BOBEET W. TERRELL The distinguished jurist now serving his nineteenth consecutive year on the municipal bench of the District of Columbia. tempt to take the law into their own hands, they will be supported and sustained by the public sentiment of the country, for it is understably true that the great masses of the American people, of all races and groups, are law abiding and law observing and will not sanction or approve of lawless methods for the accomplishment of any purpose or the attainment of any end. They are not always demonstrative. In fact DIXON a dozen criminals will attract more attention and get more notoriety than a thousand law-abiding citizens whose voice and influence can be heard and felt only at certain periods. But that silent and potential power will eventually be heard, and felt, and to some extent respected and obeyed. The fact that such crimes can be so frequently committed is due primarily to some serious defects in our system of government. As a democratic-republic our government has not, as yet, passed the experimental stage, in spite of the many years of its existence. The original constitution was a compromise between two antagonistic and conflicting schools—one contending for and insisting upon a strong central government, the other that the contemplated union should be composed of sovereign and independent states, whose right to become members of, remain in or withdraw from the union was to be optional. The final result was a compromise, and like all compromises, susceptible of different and conflicting interpretations. This finally desulted in the Civil War, which was believed, when it terminated, to have been a victory for National supremacy and a destruction, or at least a material and radical curtailment of the power and authority of the different states. But, unfortunately, the Supreme Court, in construing the War Amendments to the constitution and the legislation for their enforcement, construed them strictly, which had the effect of resuscitating the doctrine of states-rights, thus giving it renewed health, strength and vitality. This is the primary source of all our present domestic ills and misfortunes. Every American citizen is presumed to owe paramount allegiance to the parent government, and yet that government, under the present construction of the constitution and laws, is powerless to protect any one of them against domestic violence. It may be conceded that the parent government has the constitutional authority to adopt the necessary measures to protect and perpetuate its own National existence, but if so that authority has never been exerted. The President and Senators and Representatives are presumed to be the chosen representatives of the masses of the people of the different states, and yet there is no federal machinery through which the choice of the people can be ascertained. The state machinery is not only utilized in National as well as state elections, but the State prescribes the qualifications of electors subject to certain constitutional limitations, which limitations are, in some states, diregarded and ignored. Through the enforcement of such methods, two presidents, since the Civil War, Cleveland in 1884 and Wilso in 1916, were elected according to the forms of law who would have otherwise been defeated. Through the same methods the political complexion of several Congresses has been determined. These are grave and serious defects which should and eventually will be remedied. Already the tendencies are in the right direction. As the evils growing out of existing conditions become more apparent, public sentiment will eventually become fixed and crystallized in demanding that there be a stronger central government to insure the maintenance and perpetuation of our republican institutions. In the meantime let us be patient and cheerful. In politics let us be more patriotic than partisan. Let us, in cooperation with the whites who are in harmony with us, make National supremacy, civil and political rights, a square deal and fair play for every one, the vital and paramount questions, all others to be secondary and subordinate. Let us do all in our power to secure the election of those who may be in harmony with us, and defeat those who are not, regardless of their party affiliations. In this way we will be contributing to the creation of a popular sentiment which will result in the accomplishment of the purposes desired. JOHN R. LYCH. MECHANIC'S SAVINGS BANK Richmond, Va. One of the first banks to be organized by race. John Mitchell Jr., Presi- dent, is the only one of our group who is a member of the American Bank- ers' Association. An Institution Helping Our THE AIM AND PURPOSE of the ation is to encourage thrift by the means whereby every family in Omaha mutual and cooperative savings in the State Banking Board, whose m for their mutual benefit and finan ferred stockholders. All members For the six months ending July members dividends amounting to $ Resources $19,695,964.72 Savings accounts may be opened a Dollar up to OMAHA LOAN ASSOCI An Institution That Grows By Helping Omaha Grow THE AIM AND PURPOSE of the Omaha Loan and Building Association is to encourage thrift by the saving of small sums, and provide means whereby every family in Omaha may procure a home. It is a mutual and cooperative savings institution under the supervision of the State Banking Board, whose members have associated themselves for their mutual benefit and financial advantage. There are no preferred stockholders. All members share alike in the profits. OMAHA LOAN AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION The oldest saving institution in Omaha. W. R. Adair, President J. T. Helgren, Vice President—A. A. Allwine, Secu Office: Association Building, Northwest corner Dodd South side Office: 4733 South 24th St. J. H. W. R. Adair, President J. T. Helgren, Vice President—A. A. Allwine, Secy. & Treas. Office: Association Building, Northwest corner Dodge & 15th Sts. South side Office: 4733 South 24th St. J. H. Kopietz, Agent OVER BILLION DOLLARS INCREASE IN FARMS Colored Farmers in Sixteen Southern States Add Almost Fabulous Sum of $1,965,569,780 to Holdings in In a release on June the 15th, from the agricultural department of the bureau of census, the colored farmers of the 16 southern states are shown to have increased their valuation on land and buildings in the ten-year period from 1910 to 1920, by $1,365,569,780.00. This report covers the entire number of farms owned, managed and rented by colored farmers. The total number is given as 920,976. Farms operated by colored tenants number 702,215, leaving 218,761 as owned. In an interview with Mr. Chas, E Hall who has charge of the section from which this release emanated, he said that he found the value of owned farms, by colored people, to be about one-fourth of the total. Using these figures then, we have the increased valuation of actual property owned in the 16 southern states, about $559,765,697,50 or nearly 200 per cent in the ten-year period. From 1900 to 1910 there was an increase in number of farms of 31,669. During 1910 to 1920 there was an increase of only 6,484 farms owned. This was caused by and is one of the lessons of, the great migration from the south during the war period for seven of the 16 states actually lost 30,222 farms operated by colored farmers. Alabama was the heaviest loser with 15,137 less than in 1910. Mississippi was second and Florida third. The total number owned and rented, increased 40,152. The total acreage increased by 62,567 acres; the improved land increased by 335,963 acres. While Georgia ranks first in acreage, Mississippi ranks first in number of farms and in valuation, and Virginia takes first place in number owned by colored farmers. The total number operated bp colored farmers and their valuation are as follows: Mississippi 161,001 $402,438,836 Georgia 130,176 322,755,409 S. Carolina 169,105 292,703,795 Texas 78,664 227,757,850 N. Carolina 74,849 223,666,166 Arkansas 72,275 195,837,739 Alabama 95,200 116,894,016 Louisiana 62,036 107,615,718 Virginia 47,690 101,218,768 Tennessee 38,181 90,427,645 Oklahoma 18,737 77,855,160 Kentucky 12,624 36,067,878 Maryland 6,208 21,653,121 Florida 12,954 17,561,378 Delaware 872 2,885,445 West Virginia 504 1,727,890 Total 920,976 $2,239,062,790 The total acreage operated is 41, 346,943 acres. This is a remarkable showing in number of farms operated, in acres controlled and in valuation of property actually under colored farmers' control, as owners and tenants. This shows that the production of the south is practically in the hands of colored people. J. BIGHIA GROCERIES VEGETABLES MEATS 5131 S. 26th St. Market 0946 For Painting, Repairing and Window Washing Call STEPHENS 2720 Corby Webster 6977 That Grows By Omaha Grow The Omaha Loan and Building Associ- saving of small sums, and provide Omaha may procure a home. It is a institution under the supervision of members have associated themselves social advantage. There are no pre- share alike in the profits. 1st this Association earned for its $30,558.46. Reserve Fund $450,000.00 any time in any amount from One to $5,000.00. AND BUILDING MATION Mr. President -A. A. Allwine, Secy. & Treas. Northwest corner Dodge & 15th Sts. 4th St. J. H. Kopietz, Agent Race Active In Amusements, Theatricals and Movies "Breaking In" Tony Langston was born, reared and educated in Detroit, Mich. Tony was a member of a class of mischievous boys, bright as polished silver, taught by the present editor of The Monitor in St. Matthew's Sunday School. He worked on the Dertoff Plaindealer, Cleveland Gazette, Cleveland Journal, Philadelphia Tribune and has been with The Chicago Defender for ten years. Tony is the most widely read dramatic writer and best paid in history of Race journals. TONY LANGSTON By Tony Langston. Dramatic Editor of Chicago Defender Hardly a week passes over our hard head but brings at least a dozen letters from folks all over the country who desire to "break in" the show business in one branch or another. Some of them want to be dramatic actors, some vaudeville or musical comedy stars and others express a desire to make it into the movies. We even get letters from people who call themselves "scenarists," who would be willing to leave home and lend their services to any producing company which might appreciate their writings to the extent of turning their stories into celluloid productions. Some of those who write in send stamps for reply and at times these letters arrive in such numbers that it would require the services of a couple of stenogs to clear up our correspondence. We have been considering having a stock A. FANNY WISE letter printed to cover this condition but that would hardly do, inasmuch as there is something in each communication which requires individual attention The show game is a hard one at best. So few individuals make the top that they could easily be counted upon the fingers of our bread hooks. There are whole seasons during which no special noise is made along the line of a rise. Some individual worker may attract something more than passing attention but a slant over the list of "stars" season after season is a fine indication of the "hard roe to hoe." This does not apply to any particular line of the business, either. It is the same in drama as it is in vaudeville and musical comedy and as far as the movies are concerned the field is so limited that it is not to be considered, both as regards the performer and the writer of scenarios. It is a fact that there is less than half a dozen companies producing "Racial" features and some of them make about one production a year. The Reol Productions Corp., The Micheaux Film Co., and the Lincoln Motion Picture Co., are the only ones showing any present activity. This being the case, it is easy to understand why there is no demand whatever for talent. The above named use a limited number of performers of experience and are not known to play folks of unknown ability. The stories used are either gleaned from the work of standard authors or are written by the producers of some of their stuff. The writer has the first time yet to hear of anyone getting a dollar for a story from the producers of "Racial" features. This would indicate then that it is a matter of labor lost. Writers should not lose track of the fact that if they have the ability to write scenarios of merit their chances for remuneration are better with the big "white" producing companies than they are with our own. Some of the scenarios submitted to the writer are fair while others have absolutely no merit. Musical Comedy is probably the most open field in the show game. The smallest companies require from ten to fifteen people while the larger productions use as many as thirty-five or forty. Season after season new faces appear in this line of the business. Both men and women of real ability are sought. Some of the producers make a practice of taking "green" material and developing it. Hard Game. Other Lines. This has been a feature of Billy King's success. Good voices and pleasing appearances are required, however, and the beginners are always started in the chorus. Bull heads and "saps" are quickly weeded out and it is a known fact that the producer named has had trouble getting a company of twenty choristers out of a bunch of over a hundred aspirants. "Stock Companies" on the smaller circuits are not so particular but many of these used by them wouldn't stand any more chance in select show circles than a bow-legged gal would of getting married in the town she was raised in. Many who have done well have entered the business through watching the advertisements in the pages edited by the Old Roll Top Desk Man. In "organizing times" letters always get prompt replies from the producers. In Vaudeville. Vaudeville is the branch to which most performers aspire and it is in this line where real ability is most needed. There is no chance for a faker in vaudeville. You either deliver the good man, you "beat it" and members of the Race who have and are making good on the better class circuits deserve ten times as much credit it for being on a bill as does any "white" act in the same line-up, for if they were not ready they wouldn't be there. You can bet the baby's teething ring on that point. That some of the turns work the year 'round shows that they are "there" with the candy. Acts like that of Moss & Frye, Lulu Coates and Cracker-jacks, Tabor & Green, Old Time Darkles Quartette, Four Harmony Kings Glenn & Jenkins, Howard & Craddock and others, drawing big, fat salaries and headlining big time programs, did not gain the pinnacle in one season. They had their struggles alright, alright. But what of "singles" which are doing the same thing? There is Dancing Dotson, who travels over the Orpheum and big Keith Circuit all by his lonely; Bojangle Bill Robinson, one of the best singles in all vaudeville; Go Get 'Em Rogers, a recognized "scream"; and the present day sensation, Maxie McCree, who is not a smoked Irishman, but an unbleached, clever American. They all have their wares and know how to sell them. No two ways about it. But they all came up from somewhere. The drama is practically a new field. It has developed some real performers, however. Andrew Bishop, Ida Anderson, Cleo Desmond, Inez Clough, Babe Townsend, A. B. de Comathiere, Sid Kirkpatrick, Laura Bowman, Clarence Muse and many others, have attracted a whole lot of attention through their ability to make a fella sit tight in his seat. And then there is Charles S. Gilpin, the most talked-of actor in the world; Charles has had his ins and outs, his ups and downs and his bumps. He had the ability, however, and today is the wearer of the Springgarn Med, being A CLEO DESMOND the only one so honored, by the N. A. A. C. P. , without a protest from some quarter. He has been presented with a Ford full of loving cups and the people abroad have read ss much of him that it is on the books that he will soon cross the briny. The Minstrel field, of course, is a limited one. Season after season sees the same faces making the same old route with once in a while a "Chick" Beaman developing. So from all the above it can be seen that it is more than a notion to "break in" to the show business. Many a fine pot-wrestler, sudds-buster and hostler have mistaken their avocation and butted into the game, but they don't last long. Just because an individual can put on the "Blues" is no sign that he or she can do a Gerty Saunders and the fact that a gazook can clean up "The Face on the Bar Room Floor" doesn't indicate that he is a second Henri Strange. However, nothing beats a trial but a failure and it would be a tragedy indeed to let a world of real talent sweat around a kitchen or livery stable when all that stands between it and fame and fortune is a failure to seek a chance to peddle the wares. "Break in" but for the love o' Mike don't use Poor Tony for a jimmy. In a Class by Himself. In a Class by Hunter, Miss Rissner is so different from other men." Miss Pert—"Of course he is, since he has proposed 'of you'"—Boston Transcript. The Drama. Final Weep. THE MONITOR New Lincoln Motion Picture Co.'s Offering Pleases Public. One of the greatest motion pictures ever shown in Oakland was shown at the Lincoln Theatre last Monday and Tuesday evening, staring Anita Thompson, Clarence Brooks and Webb King. It was indeed a gripping drama of racial lights and shadows. The players played their parts so well that the audience held its breath while the thrilling chase and automobile wreck was on, and every participant played like professionals. The race can feel indeed proud of having produced such a wonderful cast of players whose work stands out in such bold relief. Thousands of our people were in attendance, evidencing the real interest manifested by the race in its own. The Voice carried the message that brought thousands to this, the race's greatest photoplay.—Editorial, Calif. Voice, Oakland, Cal., July 2, 1921. M. B. NEGRO ACTORS THE LINCOLN MOTION PICTURE CO. Inc. PRESENTS "BY RIGHT OF BIRTH" FEATURING CLARENCE BROOKS. ANITA THOMPSON - WEBB KING A Colorful Drama of Racial Lights and Shadows A Romance of Laughter and Tears LINCOLN MOTION PICTURE CO. inc. 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A safe trunk to buy at ..... $25.00 WE sincerely thank our many colored friends for the liberal patronage accorded this store. THE BLACK DINTY. WASHINGTON J.KATLEMAN & SONS HAT AND SHIRT CO. The Apollo Chocolates The Chocolates that are different Jones Candy Co. Distributors 918 Farnam Street CHAS. EDERER FLORIST PLANTS, CUT FLOWERS, DESIGNS DECORATIONS Telephone Webster i795 Greenhouses, 30th & Bristol St. TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL _— INSTITUTE, FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE ie SS, a SS — : eee 7 ae e (et Gaiiehen 7 j mae Cer are Z ee ca ees wee. i ele eee 4 CPO oe ee eet ee aor a a ld Pe ae see le eae Q eo a P mi : . " 4 | A recent visitor to Tuskegee Insti- tute stood beside the large megaphone through which the bugle calls are sounded, which is placed in front of the Carnegie Library representing approximately the central point of the Institute Campus. He inspected the megaphone, looked over the grounds with a sweeping glance and remarked: “It is indeed remarkable to think of and to see the progress which Tuskegee Institute has made in forty short years. From a log cabin, so to speak, it has grown to a large plant of brick and stone, and covers an area so large that it requires the use of this enormous megaphone to carry the sound of the bugle through- out the limits of the Immediate eamp- us.” aie ia aig to. Si go Rea hae Gobi Se pees | a a ee 2 te Mee me | ; ae ES eh 8" , " Beet ware) ae ia pee A i f Bete Se) ‘ ‘ae Rae 2 ; cal ar fae ae ea Teena ie Cees abe ae Me "3 4) a ar 4 Bis Bae 5 eo Pekin (3 aces alae ee Nake ue acmaghlh RRR ys td mat ee Me Pate. le in bee oli GOES. one a i p 4 Be Uae ectinw.) Mh fe. 8 Ce len A ee re 6 Ue Dae e Pie rape Se Bo ee ee cae eee a a. as ks a Ag alg Os tice DR. ROBT. R. MOTON, PRINCIPAL. May 26th, 1921, marked the close of the Fortieth Annual Scholastic Year of the Tuskegee Normal and Indus- trial Institute, In other words forty years ago Booker T. Washington left Hampton Institute, a young man, am- bitious, determined and imbued with the spirit of the Founder of Hamp- ton Institut, General Samuel C, Arm- strong to answer the call for a man to come to Alabama to teach a school The “call” said a “school” but what Boeker T. Washington found upon his arrival in the Black Belt of Alabama, bore no semblence whatever of such ‘an institution, He found a few men and women who desired an education and the building in which he was to conduct his classes, in contrast with the beautiful edifices which be had recently left, was an old abandoned church, Later he transferred his school to an old stable and had an additional structure which had been formerly used as a chicken house. Can any one conceive of more dis- couraging and unfavorable conditions under which a young man was to be- gin his Mfe’s work? Few men would have had the courage and will power to attempt to overcome these ob- stacles, which were apparently insur- ‘mountable. ‘This however, was not #0 ‘im the case of this dauntless spirit ‘The Man. Group of student teachers leaving White Hall for six weeks prac- ice teaching in county schools, ‘The deplorable conditions which he) and leading institutions for the edu {faced proved to be an impetus to him) eatlon of Negroes in the world, em to press forward; each hindrance a|.bracing 121 buildings, many of whic! stepping stone toward success, He| 2"¢ Splendid types of architecture anc viewed them, not as expressions or| Si! Commodious and well built and ‘ | campus extending over 2111 acres 0 ‘personifications of discouragement to! tand, hi but gather as significations of the | ‘The School. crying need of his people. | Thus with an indomitable will he| Booker 'T. Washington not only buil set out to improve the surroundings.! an institution of brick and stone bu His willingness to work with his also one of service; the purpose o hands, which was a phenomenon for which is to train men and women for a school teacher ‘at that time, attract-|a larger service. Tt is the aim 0 ed the attention of men and women of| ‘Tuskegee Institute not merely to giv doth races. Help, finanelal and moral, | the students literary training but als was given him from time to time.| a knowledge of some vocation or trad« Specch-making tours of the country|—that is, to train the hand, iae hea were made by him in the interests of | and the heart. It was the Idea of th the school, Hence from year to year| Founder to teach men and women t new friends were added and Tuskegee | do some one thing better than any on¢ Institute grew and from its humble beginning, as a result of earnest, prayerful and unrelenting labor, it eae today as one of the largest —<<$<$—————_ i ; ae : Cee ee Fa ee Cat a oy Oe oe > + 7] Paoeete d an c ho cease onsen a yes A : Pr g S| (eee sw ccenya genn i Wwe a aN a 4 ial ae alts i and leading institutions for the edu- cation of Negroes in the world, em- bracing 121 buildings, many of which are splendid types of architecture and all commodious and well built and a campus extending over 2111 acres of land. ‘The School. Booker ‘T. Washington not only built an institution of brick and stone but also one of service; the purpose of which is to train men and women for a larger service. It is the aim of Tuskexee Institute not merely to give the students literary training but also a knowledge of some vocation or trade -that is, to train the hand, (ae head and the heart, It was the idea of the Founder to teach men and women to do some one thing better than any one 4S b on Mee bw Pe * bo t be ome i + 4 ad Cn of a. OF es s py = a 2 * BOOKER 'T, WASHINGTON" Founder and First Principal of The Tuskegee Institute to whose Memory more than five thousand Americans paid tribute on April 12th, at Tuskegee Institute else, thereby equipping them for ac- tive leadership in improving moral, edugational, industrial and civic con- ditions in the communities in which they may thereafter live. ‘The methods of instruction employ~ ed In carrying out this purpose so cor- relate and combine academic studies with the industrial training that spec- {al emphasis is given to the value of skilled Jabor as a constructive moral ‘and soclal force, The more or iess ‘abstract teaching of the class room Is supplemented and tilustrated by prac- tical lessons in the field and the shop ‘These lessons based on facts of the student's daily observation and exper- The School. THE MUNrTruorn jence, enable the student to make the class room instruction a real part of his mental equipment. By such methods the institution strives to pro- duce citizens capable of contributing something of genuine service to their fellowman. ‘The Industrial Department. Perhaps no school offers the Negro boy and girl the chance to choose that trade or vocation to which he or she is best adapted more than Tuskegee Institute, A student entering the In- stitute has a large variety of indus- trial courses from which he can select that one which appeals most to him. ‘The scope of trades or industries cov- ers some forty-seven courses compris- ing such as: applied electricity, brick- masonry, tailoring, carpentry, shoe- making and agriculture for boys and stenography, domestic art and science, laundering, sewing, ladies’ tailoring, home-craft and nurse ‘training for girls. The Industrial plant alone, as to buildings and equipment repres- ents a value of approximately a mil- Mon dollars, On April 11th, new build- ings, for this department, were dedi- cated, valued at some $400,000. Such a plant, offering the variety of courses, under the supervision of highly train- ed Instructors, presents to the Negro boy or girl an opportunity for thorough training in industrial voca- tions. ‘ ‘The method of instruction in the In- 6 MID ZIAIANIANONINOTANI NTN WP Bi \i/8\"/B\'/0\i/8\'/B\'/B\i/A\0/AN/ AANA ALARA ALA ak an ata as Pea ea ee ee and theoretical. If « boy is pursuing the course in carpentry or brickmas- onry, his practice work is done not only on shop models which are soon to be destroyed, but also upon butld- ings that are to stand the inspection of critical and scrutinizing public. ‘The fame is true in all divisions of the Department. Such methods arouse a personal Interest in the practice work Which results in more careful and dil- Hae APpLMISON: Gnsilg part 9e- the students in order that in after years ths. might point with pride to the work done while in school. | ‘The Academic Department, In the upward march of qe Indus- trial Department it has been neces- sary to raise the standards of the Academic Department accordingly in order that the development of the In- stitute might not be one sided and that the products might be well round- ed men and women, developed acade- mically as well as industrially, In the effort to do this, new courses have been added from time to time and men | and women have been secured as teachers. who are graduates of the leading calleges and universities of America, ‘The Academic Department, embracing special courses in business, teacher-training, social and commu- nity work, affords a sound \iterary training. ‘The students in the business course do their practice work in the | various offices on the grounds while those in teacher-training have the ad- vantage of the Model School, which 1s conducted for the 300 children of the community, and the Macon County | schools, as fields of practice, ‘This af- fords them the opportunity of coming in direct contact and becoming ac- quainted with the conditions and prob- lems with which they will be confront- ed in thelr work after graduation. The latest methods are taught in each di- vision of this Department ax well as in every other Department. Extension Work. It is the purpose of Tuskegee Insti- tute not only to educate the 1800 students who seek the Immediate walls of the institute for training, but also to elevate the masses to a higher plane of citizenship and usefulness, This system of communtty education of up- lift work {s carried on by the Exten- the Department of the Institute and is accomplished through various med- tums, among which are: The Tuskegee Negro Conference, ‘The Movable Schools, The Annual Clinic of the John A. Andrew Clinical Society, The Tus- kegee Women's Club, National Negro Health Week and the graduates of the Institute. Pre-eminently among the various local, state and national extension activities conducted by Tuskegee In- stitute, perhaps, stands the Tuskegee Negro Conference. At this time hun- dreds of farmers, coming — from throughout the Southland, assemble at the Institute to discuss the problems of the farm and the solutions thereof ‘The assemblage of these tillers of the soil, relating their successes and their failures, presents an interesting, en couraging and inspiring spectacle. In many instances the explanations and solutions are crude and simple both as to subject matter and expression, but that note of earnestness which characterizes the discyssions removes ail traces of this crudeness. This Con- ference offers the farmers of one sec~ tion the opportunity to “rub elbows” with those of other sections and from this rubbing of etbows develops @ keen rivalry which stimulates production, thrift and good citizenship. Bach medium which has been envm- erated plays an important part in the lives of the people of the South. The Movable Schools arouses pride in the cleanliness of person, house and gen- eral surroundings and also an tater fest in gardening, canning and pre- serving. Through the Annual Clinte, which Is held at the John A, Andrew Memorial Hospital, the only Grade A Hospital operated by Negroes south of Washington D. C., many people re- ceive medical attention of the highest type free of charge, who would not receive it otherwise owing to the lack of necessary funds. During the past year an additional aotivity was added to those of the.John A, Andrew Mem- orial Hospital, namely a Post Graduate Course in Medicine and Surgery which enables the Negro physicians and sur- eons to do intensive study and re- search work for four consecutive weeks, In this manner each medium could be discussed as to its scope of benefit to individuals and to humanity. (Continued on’ Page 9.) aN cs aS eas edie hie * Always at Your Service The “LL” Garage Storage and Repairing Tilley’s BATTERY Service ‘ Re-Charging and Repairing sroeyedetees | DAY AND. NIGHT SERVICE ! Phone Webster 0360 24th & Lake St. AND RESTAURANT Rooms Modern in Every Respect RATES—$1.00 and up Our Restaurant, the Pet of the North End Steaks and Chops, Fish in Season. We Specialize in Chinese Dishes : WM. CATHRUM Proprietor Cor, 24th & Patrick Ave. Webster 3115 “The Midget is Big Enough for You.” FREE YOURSELF from COAL WORRIES By Buying Your Winter Supply NOW Andreasen Coal Co. Phones Kenwood 0425 Jackson 0840 7 hy a= | A —ear——e ; LINNERS THE BEST : ee MACARONI : Ke) SLI Jiets OZ MO Sy Lven Types of Homes Owned and Occupied by our Citizens BUTTERS STUDIO Pressed Brick Residence of Dr. J. H. Hutten, 1624 North 33rd St. Bungalow of James W. Headley, 3011 North 28th Ave. evidence of Mr. and Mrs. Luther J. Dillard, 501 So. 24th Residence of Mr. and Mrs. Luther J. Dillard, 501 So. 24th Ave. Home of Harry Leland, 2824 North 26th Street passed Brick Flats of J. H. Broomfield, 24th and Lake St. BUTTERS STUDIO Pressed Brick Flats of J. H. Broomfield, 24th and Lake Streets Residence of D. W. McQueen, 2709 Charles Street THE HOME OF THE HUNTINGFORD MILITARY CAMP Pretty Block on West Maple Street Showing Homes of Joseph LaCour and Robert T. Walker in foreground HOW SAVINGS AND BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS MAKE IT EASY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME. By Chester C. Wells. Secretary-Treasurer State Savings and Loan Association. We are all familiar in picture and story with the great mountainous rock called Gibraltar, which rises huge and gigantic, a silent sentinel, guarding the narrow entrance to the spacious waters of the Mediterranean Sea. We are told how this massive natural fortress is honey-combed with passages and rooms containing every modern weapon of defense to ward off if necessary a too inquisitive enemy. Here in our own America, the home of the free and the hope of the oppressed there is a mighty bulwark, a great first line of defense that watches over and preserves the blessed boon of American liberties so dearly bought and so dearly prized, and with due acknowledgment to Divine Provi- 100 Home of Dr. L. E. Britt, 2519 Maple St. dence, this American safeguard is nothing more than the bulwark of the modest American home. We are all aware of this and boast as a desirable asset the number of home owners in any community, and we take special pride in the development and comfort of each individual home. Granting then that the home is such an ideal thing and so much to be desired, let us consider why it is that 1900 Home of Nate Hunter, 2012 N-28th St. Omaha is blest with such an unusual number of contented and satisfied home owners. Statistics at best are often dry and uninteresting, but they form the best of indisputable evidence, and our answer is certainly found in the fact that ten Savings and Building and Loan Associations in the city with aggregate deposits of upwards of fifty millions of dollars, have made it not only possible, but easy to own and support your home. We cannot deny that Savings and Loan Associations fill a great double need in any com- ```markdown ``` "Hillcrest." Home of Alfred Jones, 2811 Caldwell Street munity, and in the State of Nebraska with its favorable protective laws this is especially true. They receive the various savings from thrifty people and pay them a maximum rate of interest in keeping with safe security, which they can not receive on such small amounts in any other way. These sums are loaned out at a fair and reasonable rate of interest to home builders and home purchasers asking them to repay the amount in small monthly installments. So successful and popular has been the operation that in Omaha we not only have a city of home-owners, but as evidence of the thrift of our people we boast the largest Building and Loan Association in the country. In countless ways the activities of Building, Savings and Loan Associations of Nebraska stimulate the currents of business in their respective communities. Loans for new construction and reconstruction means employment for skilled labor, more business for material men, and more business agression in all lines. Families and individuals with homes and savings funds are alike immune from the temptations of prosperity and the fears of adversity. Suppose we were to wake up some morning and find every Savings and THE MONITOR Loan Association in the city out of existence. What a wonderful working agent would be gone from the business world. What a boon would be lost to the small saver and investor and what a friend would be erased from the realm of the home owner! Then in a most forcible manner would we be brought to realize their valuable necessity, and 'so while we have them here, ready to be our agent and our friend they are deserving of our most constant support. One thing in connection with these Associations we must remember is that they are not owned or controlled by any individuals or groups for their exploitation and gain. They are mutual organizations controlled by the depositors as share-holders who have a voting voice in its management and operation. They are carefully supervised by the State Banking Department and the officers are simply trustees responsible for the safe handling of the peoples money. They have safely survived the storms of financial depressions for over a quarter of a cen- 1 tury and stand as a beacon light of refuge to thousands of thrifty citizens. As liberty loving folk we are constantly taught the truth which history everywhere affirms, that all good habits and all great virtues are capable of and demand cultivation. For, after all, we must remember that thrift is not stinginess. It is merely common sense in the management of money THE HOME OF THE HERITAGE CENTER 1910 and our mode of living. It is not easy to be thrifty and save money any more than it is easy to be good. We need encouragement and help and must keep eternally at it. The habit of saving builds for us not only contentment and fortune, but also character and good citizenship. The habit of saving builds character for the reason that it means self-denial from momentary pleasures, and some of the THE HOME tinsel things which money will buy, and so it means a thoughtful laying by of our treasure for the time when we can no longer labor and accumulate and thus we emancipate ourselves from dependence and the possibility 1 Home of Louis W. King, 2531 Maple Street of being a charge upon the community far cheaper to preserve than to re in old age, and this means good cit- place. Caution should be used in your pu Some people grow rich on small incomes while others find themselves poor on large incomes, and the reason is plain. We are entitled to derive as Home of James H. Smith, 1920 North 34th Street Home of Louis W. King, 2531 Maple Street much happiness out of life and as much joy from our money as we can, but to do this we must put something back, for the old maxim still holds true that we get just as much good out of a thing as we are willing to put into it, for property and accumulations are nothing more or less than the fruit of our persistent labors. What would a reduction in salary mean to you? We have all come to realize that we are passing through the strenuous process of deflation and it is a hard lesson. Many of us have already suffered shortened incomes and have been obliged to adjust ourselves accordingly. But suppose that all of us should receive a cut of twenty per cent on our salaries and wages tomorrow. We would manage to get along somehow. Then why not make a contract with ourselves while there is yet time to anticipate such a reduction and pay the money to ourselves instead of someone else, by laying it away as a savings account and allowing it to accumulate with interest, month by month. We would find that we could get along fairly well on less and in the end we would pay ourselves the dividend. The discipline of such a contract regularly carried out would mean much for our future happiness and our value as citizens in the community. Then there is the incentive of saving for some real purpose. The vision of some worthy goal will often lead us on over stony walls with light heartedness and vigor. We may have various objectives. It may be home furnishings, a piano perhaps, or a long cherished vacation trip, or just for a rainy day, but usually it is for a home. There is the embodiment of all our dreams, and the foundation of our various hopes. No matter where we wander, or what we may acquire or become, nevertheless, we are bound to drift back to the secret longing, the inborn desire for our own doorstep and fireside. Those of us who have been obliged to temper our actions to the grim rulings of the periodic landlord realize this with true experience. As long as there is no other way we appreciate the privilege of being under a roof which some one else's thrift has provided, but we do not relish it as a permanent dish. We glory rather in the 1910 privacy and supreme independence of owning a piece of this old earth that we can call our very own with a modest covering over our heads where tired feet and happy hearts are blended into the true fellowship of peace and contentment called Home. THE IMPORTANCE OF PAINTING. Many people fail to grasp the idea of the importance attached to the painting of their buildings every three to five years. The actual cost of the best grade of paint needed for the ordinary sized house is around $20.00, and will last five years, therefore the cost of paint on your home for this period is but slightly in excess of 1c per day. Aside from the satisfaction attained by the lover of the "Home Beautiful", at the appearance of a well painted property, there is also something to be said in regard to sanitation, as the spread of many diseases is made less possible by timely painting. Again there is the added value given to any property and the preservation of same, as practical tests have proven beyond all doubt that well painted surfaces will wear at least twice as long as lumber that has been neglected. At an outlay of little money, as compared with the return value you secure, you can refinish your wood-work, floors, furniture, etc. Paint prices are low as compared with other building costs, and it is far cheaper to preserve than to replace. Caution should be used in your purchases, and buy from a firm that sells only dependable material, and that will stand back of every sale. It is (Continued on Page 12.) A Few Helpful Suggestions The furnishing of the home is not a dreaded task we are satisfied that you are going to be able to have j kind of furnishings you want, but if price on the bett compel you to be satisfied with the cheaper quality the pleasure of refurnishing is lost. The furnishing of the home is not a dreaded task when you are satisfied that you are going to be able to have just the kind of furnishings you want, but if price on the better kind compel you to be satisfied with the cheaper qualities then the pleasure of refurnishing is lost. Our Policy is to Satisfy We can furnish your home with the very best quail all the modern designs and finishes or the plainer s you choose. Our stock now is very complete and marked at the new July reductions as we do not have stock of high price merchandise to dispose of like all ther stores. The reason we can sell cheap Because we have exceptionally low rent with very operating expense with no outside warehouse renta because we operate two stores. We can furnish your home with the very best quality in all the modern designs and finishes or the plainer styles if you choose. Our stock now is very complete and it is all marked at the new July reductions as we do not have a large stock of high price merchandise to dispose of like all the larger stores. The reason we can sell cheaper Because we have exceptionally low rent with very light operating expense with no outside warehouse rentals, and because we operate two stores. ALL COLUMBIA RECORDS 10 INCH NOW ON SALE AT 60c. Dolan & Shields Furniture Co. Two Stores 24th and Lake Webster 0864 25th and Leave Atlantic Which Shall it Be? Thrift or Drift Don't Spend All You Earn How would a cut of ten per cent affect YOU? that cut yourself and pay the money to yourself by l aside in a savings account: WE PAY 6% ON SAVINGS COMPOUNDED SE ANNUALLY 24th and Lake Webster 0864 Which Shall it Be? Thrift or Drift Don't Spend All You Earn How would a cut of ten per cent affect YOU? Make that cut yourself and pay the money to yourself by laying it aside in a savings account: WE PAY 6% ON SAVINGS COMPOUNDED SEMI-ANNUALLY State Savings and Loan Association Ground Floor Keeline Building 315 South Drive Home Drive Home This Thought Consistent saving, dollar by dollar, like the nails in a house, will build a competence to protect you in days to come. With— Resources of .. $17,500,000.00 Reserve .. $675,000.00 Experience .. 30 years We invite you to invest your savings with us and participate in our semi-annual' dividends, as thousands of others have for years. OFFICERS PAUL W. KUHNS, Pres. E. A. BAIRD, Vice Pres. J. A. LYONS, Sec. J. H. M'MILLAN, Treas. THE Conservative Savings & Loan Association 1614 HARNEY ELECTRIC WASHERS and Vacuum Cleaners Always Make the Home More Beautiful. Why Not You? Hodge Electric Co. 24th & Lake St. Phone Web. 0582 Terms if Desired. the very best quality in or the plainer styles if complete and it is all we do not have a large pose of like all the large- sell cheaper w rent with very light warehouse rentals, and hields Co. Inc. 25th and Leavenworth Atlantic 2080 it Be? Drift You Earn nt affect YOU? Make to yourself by laying it MPOUNDED SEMI- 315 South 17th St. Photographs of a Few of the Children Who Gladden These Homes A young girl in a fur coat and hat, holding a large fluffy ball. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Smith, 2708 Erskine St. A LYLA, GERALDINE and TITUS Children of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Johnson, 2812 North 28th Ave. CARMELITA Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Black, 2923 North 25th Street 1910 THE MONITOR BUTTERS STUDIO CHARLENE and LORENE Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis, 2414 Binney St. 1910 CLYDE MILLARD Son of Dr. and Mrs. John A. Singleton, 2702 Corby St. THE BIRTH OF JOHN JOHN JOHN DELBERT OSBORNE Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Gordon, 2701 Miami St. ROBERT RUSSELL Three-months'-old Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler, 2702 Erskine iring a union world wide. of the status children, the etc., are toarly the ques- For Values such a vast By periodic thinkers. By own the facts. Each other tradition that uses of ability For The Best of Everything in Pants, Varnishes, Enamels, Etc., SEE B. DUBOIS. Paint Specialists 313 South 14th Street Phone At-lantic 1291 1st Door South W. O. W. Building The MILKY WAY to Happy Health it only a beverage but a food. Moreover, it is the most nutritious and easily that nature supplies us with. However, we should be very particular our supply of this precious nectar. ALAMITO MILK IS PURE SAFE and CLEAN orn plant is equipped with the most scientific machinery known to the and our delivery system is the best. Just call the office and one of the will serve you. MITO "MILK WHITE" DAIRY Milk is not only a beverage but a food. Moreover, it is the most nutritious and easily digested food that nature supplies us with. However, we should be very particular whence comes our supply of this precious nectar. Our modern plant is equipped with the most scientific machinery known to the dairy business and our delivery system is the best. Just call the office and one of the white wagons will serve you. ALAMITO "MILK WHITE" DAIRY ALAMITO "MILK WHITE" DAIRY --- ```markdown ``` THE PAN-AFRICAN CONGRESS. What it is— The Pan-African Congress is an attempt to bring together in conference the leaders of the various groups of people of African descent in the United States, in South, Central, East and West Africa, in the West Indies islands and in South and Central America, together with their white friends and well-wishers. The object of this conference is personal acquaintanceship and sympathy, knowledge of the facts of the color problems of the world and the working out of a national and practical basis of world wide cooperation for the ultimate solution of the Negro problems. What it is not— The Pan-African Congress is not a scheme of migration either to Africa or elsewhere. It is not a project of veiled or open war or conquest. It is not based on revolution or race hatred. It seeks knowledge and action in reason and law. It believes in the equality of men and races but it seeks to realize this through education and opportunity and periodic conference. All great modern questions tend to become international as the world grows more interdependent and more closely knit together. The labor problem is today as never before an international problem requiring a union of thought and action world wide. Other questions like those of the status of women, the training of children, the raising of raw materials, etc., are today international. Similarly the question of the status of Negroes in modern society is no longer a domestic problem of the United States or a parochial problem of Jamaica or a colonial problem—it is rather one great world wide problem to be viewed and attacked as a whole. Let no American Negro think that his problem in this country can be finally solved as long as Negroes are enslaved in Africa, disfranchised in the West Indies and lynched in Oklahoma. How can we attack such a vast series of problems? By periodic meetings of leaders and thinkers. By knowing and making known the facts. By acquaintanceship with each other and overthrowing the tradition that the only educated Negroes of ability are confined to New York or Port-au-Prince or Monrovia. When it meets— The First Pan-African Congress me, in Paris in 1919 with 56 delegates representing 16 countries. Representatives of the United States, Belgium, Portugal, France and other colonial powers addressed them, and they discussed problems of land and labor, education, hygiene, government, religion and race contact. The Second Pan-African Congress will meet in London August 28-29, Brussels August 31, September 1 and 2, and Paris September 4 and 5. What if costs— It will cost about $3,000 to hold the meeting, outside the travel of delegates. Is it not forth $3,000 to begin the world emancipation of Black Folk? The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is seeking to raise a special fund to cover this expense. Will you contribute? Beating the Bachelor. In Slyce the fir tree is unknown as a Christmas adjunct, but the very ludicrous custom of "beating the bachelor" is observed by the women. All of the unmarried men in the village are driven into the church after mass by the outnumbering women and run about the sacred edifice and beaten until they declare (often falsely) that they will wed ere another Christmas come around. THE CHILD LAWRENCE THOMAS, JR. Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Boguski, 5318 Parker Street That Are Genuine Where Service Is Unexcelled Every sale made with the idea in mind to render you such service that you will gladly come again, and bespeak of us to your friends. Estimates gladly given, and our advice regarding color schemes, method of treating different wood, etc., is yours for the asking. We stand back of every sale, and will give you your money's worth on every transaction. For The Best of Everything in Pants, Varnishes, Enamels, Etc., SEE MULLIN Paint Company Paint Specialists 313 South 14th Street Phone At-lantic 1291 1st Door South W. O. W. Building Leavenworth Street at 26th Phone Douglas 0409 THE MONITOR Kaffir Products "Dentlo," a pyorrhea preventive tooth paste "Kaffir-Kream," a food for the skin "Sultox," a blood antiseptic "Rem," an antiphlogistic compound "Squeezers," for the liver Where Kaffir Products are made General Offices Mixing Room No.1 Test Room Stock Room No.1 Finished Products Tank Room Stock Room No.5 Stock Room No.6 Where Sultox is Prepared Kaffir Chemical Laboratories OMAHA, NEBRASKA AN AMBITIOUS RACIAL ENTERPRISE The Kafir Chemical Laboratories, Housed In Three-Story Brick Building, Only a Few Blocks Distant From The Very Heart of the Business Section, Engaged in The Manufacture of Articles For Which There Is An Unlimited Demand, Is One of The Big Business Ventures of The County. AUTHORIZED CAPITALIZATION IS $500,000.00 Kaffir Products Are Steadily Growing In Favor Wherever They Have Been Introduced. Testimonials Given From Prominent Persons in Public Life. Company Now Manufactures Several Products And Has Formulae For Forty More. Additions To Company D. W. McQueen, Vice-President And Orlando Mitchell, Publicity Man. M. H. Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons The Greatest Orator of His Race AT CITY AUDITORIUM General Admission 506—Reserved Seats 756. Tickets going fast, buy early and avoid the rush at the box office. Tickets will be on sale for a limited time only, by members of the lodge and church, Peoples Drug Store, 111 South 14th St., and Killingsworth & Price Barber Shop, 2416 North 24th St. Under the auspices of Acme Lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias, and St. Johns A. M. E. Church. The Kaffir Chemical Laboratories is one of the forward-looking enterprises of the country. They are housed in and own the spacious building at 813-15-17-19 North 16th Street, Omaha, Nebr. Aside from the rooms on the second floor, which are occupied as offices by business and professional men, the entire building is used by the company in the manufacture and distribution of its various products. Here are rooms filled with modern machinery and all of the equipment necessary for the perfection of the many preparation which are being placed upon the market by this company, and for which there is an unlimited demand. Here are stored vast quantities of raw material, containers and advertising matter. Here you will also find the elegant executive and business offices of the company. The Kaffir Chemical Laboratories is a corporation organized and operated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. They are engaged in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, drug preparations, medicine and all other things incidental to or connected therwith. The corporation may also purchase, own or sell trademarks, trade names, copyrights patents and formulae, and protect the same under the laws of the several states and all foreign countries. It may also own and encumber all kinds of real and personal property necessary or convenient in the execution of the main business of the corporation, and may do all other things incidental or connected with the business of a wholesale or retail manufacturing druggist. The authorized capital stock is five hundred thousand dollars, divided into shares of ten dollars each, two hundred THE MONITOR PART TWO DUS ENTERPRISE Uses, Housed In Three-Story Brick Is Distant From The Very Heart of and in The Manufacture of Articles Limited Demand, Is One of The Big County. ZATION IS $500,000.00 Living In Favor Wherever They Have Salts Given From Prominent Persons Now Manufactures Several Products More. Additions To Company And Orlando Mitchell, Publicity dred thousand dollars of this stock is common, and three hundred thousand, seven per cent cumulative preferred and voting stock which has priority over all other stock as to assets and dividends. The preferred stockholders receive seven per cent annual dividends. The home of the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories is situated in the business district one block from trackage and upon one of the busiest thoroughfares. In addition to this, a large amount of raw material is already purchased and stored, together with equipment for the conversion of this material, and a large amount of the finished products which are on hand, which will easily show the assets of the company to be over one-half million dollars. At the present time, the products of the company are "Dentlo", "Kaffir Kream", "Sultox", "Rem", and a treatment for advanced cases of pyrhorhea "Dentlo" is the best tooth paste ever sold. It is more than a toothpaste. It is a pyrhorhea preventive. Pyrhorhea is one of the most dreaded of diseases and any toothpaste that will prevent or check its ravages, is a boon to humanity. "Kaffir Kream" is an ideal skin food. Not only is it a vanishing cream, so necessary to every well-bred woman's toilet, but it is a skin food which makes the skin smooth and soft, supplying it with the ingredients it needs. This was the first article put out by the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories and from which the corporation takes its name. The demand for this product is constantly increasing. "Sultox" is a blood antiseptic that acts as a stomach tonic, destroying the poison induced by auto-intoxication to which many diseases are traceable. A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS SURREY JOHN, ALEFET WILLIAMS, Edit OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 1921 It is an aid to digestion, nourishes and enriches the blood, thereby toning up the whole system. "Rem" is an antiphlogistic compound for external inflammation and fever. In addition to the products which they are actively engaged in the manufacture of, the company is in possession of forty-five formulas for useful products which can be placed upon the market without the introduction of any other machinery than that with which the Laboratories are already equipped. This will be done as rapidly as possible. Such people as the Major John R. Lynch, U. S. A. retired, and Lulu Coats of Vaudeville Fame, after using Kaffir Products, have cheerfully given statements testifying to their be- D. M. McQUEEN Vice-President Kaffir Chemical Laboratories and of the Edwin Lewis Oil and Gas Company. An Alert and Energetic Business Man. lief in the high efficiency of these products. Major Lynch writes: "I am using 'Dentlo' and would not be without it." Miss Coats: "I am using 'Kaffir Kream' and find it an ideal face cream." The Kaffir Chemical Laboratories announces these additions to its executive staff: Mr. D. M. McQueen, Omaha, Nebr., is vice president. He is also State Grand Master of the Mosaic Templars of America, and vice-president of Eddie Lewis Oil and Gas Company. Mr. McQueen is a man of forceful and pleasing personality, which will be a great asset to the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories. J. Orlando Mitchell is manager of the Advertising Department. For four years Mr. Mitchell has had charge of advertising and exploitation with the Omaha branch of Vitagraph Company of America. Mr. Eddie Lewis is a large stockholder. Mr. Lewis is president of the Eddie Lewis Oil and Gas Company. EDDIE LEWIS The Young Capitalist Who Has Rich Holdings in Oil and Agricultural Lands in Oklahoma He possesses extensive holdings in oil and agricultural lands in Oklahoma. He is a young man of sterling worth and splendid prospects His interest in all matters worth while bespeaks for him a bright future. Mr. Lewis is strong for "Kaffir." The large outlay of funds which have already been expended in the purchase of a home, the getting together of great stores of supplies, the superior quality of the goods produced and the high efficiency of the management, will sufficiently guarantee early and lucrative returns to all who have the foresight to invest in this one of the greatest race enterprises of the age. ROSCOE C. RIDDLE, M. D. TUSKEEGE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE In connection with the discussion of the progress and service of Tuskegee Institute during the forty years of its existence, it is but proper that the results of this service be considered. Through the efforts of the Founder, Dr. Booker T. Washington and his worthy and able successor and friend, Dr. Robert R. Moton, coupled with the sagacity of the Treasurer Mr. Warren Logan, Tuskegee Institute now represents an educational plant valued at some four and a half millions of dollars, which last year had an enrollment of more than 1800 students and employed more than 225 teachers and workers. From this plant has been turned out 3092 finished products as graduates, including 182 who completed the full course during the past year. The members of this army of trained men and women supplemented by thousands of former students, many of whom completed one of the vocations of the Institute, are scattered throughout the world, striving to alleviate the condition of their less fortunate brothers and to add their bit, in the spirit of their Alma Mater, to the progress of the race along all pursuits of endeavor. Several institutions have grown out of Tuskegee, founded by graduates of the Institute, to help further the work of Booker T. Washington, while Tuskegee Institute, under the leadership of Dr. R. R. Moton is continually moving forward in the spirit of the Founder in its efforts to turn out good useful citizens and to inculcate within them the dignity of labor as well as to emphasize the necessity of mixing brain with labor. Douglas Deba Douglas Debating Society 1 The Douglas Debating Society is an organization of young men between the ages of fourteen and twenty-three, organized January 31, 1920. Its purpose is essentially what its name implies, a society for the furtherance of debating, argumentation and public speaking. The society is open to all young men within the age limit, of good moral character and earnest purpose. The society is open to chal- D. W. GO JOHN H. HARRIS D. W. GOODEN, M. D. The oldest physician in practice here is Dr. J. H. Hutten who has been practicing here for twenty-three years. He is a native of South Carolina and a graduate of Biddle and Howard universities. For two years he served as interne at the Freedman's hospital, Washington, D. C. Dr. A. G. Edwards came to Omaha from Des Moines, Ia., in 1907. He is a native of Alabama and a graduate of Meharry, and took post-graduate work at the Northwestern Medical School, Chicago. Dr. L. E. Britt, who was born and reared in Higginsville, Mo., came directly to Omaha upon his graduation from the Louisville Medical School in 1907, passed the Nebraska State board's examination with distinction, and opened his office here where he has built up a large practice. Dr. D. W. Gooden is a graduate of --- Result of Service. A GROUP OF SUCO A GROUP OF OMAHA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL MEN Omaha numbers among her professional men, who are well qualified for their respective professions, ten physicians, six dentists and five lawyers. Various schools and colleges are represented. The physicians are J. H. Hutten, L. E. Britt, A. G. Edwards, D. W. Gooden, J. Boston Hill, Amos B. Madison, R. C. Riddle, Herbert Wiggins, A. L. Hawkins and J. E. Norcross. The dentists are W. W. Peebles, Craig Morris, Clarence H. and John A. Singleton, P. W. Sawyer and J.. J. Jones. The lawyers are Amos P. Scruggs, H. J. Pinkett, N. W. Ware, Alley W. Lewis and C. W. Morgan. LEONARD E. BRITT, M. D. ating Society lenges for debate, and communications should be addressed to the secretary, James T. Lewis, 2638 Corby street. In the above group reading from left to right the members are: Front row: Lovejoy Crawford; J. Dillard Crawford, president; James T. Lewis, secretary; James Pegg, treasurer; back row: John Pegg; John Horton; Weldon Solomon and Worthington Williams. THE NEW YORK TIMES Meharry, class of 1906. He took postgraduate work at Northwestern, Chicago, in which city he was engaged in hospital work for a time. He has been practicing in Omaha for eight years. Dr. J. Boston Hill came to Omaha from Muskogee, Okla., where he had practiced successfully for ten years, eight years ago. He is a native of Spartansburg, S. C., and a graduate of Clark university and Meharry, in which he served as secretary to President Hubbard. Dr. Amos B. Madison is a native of Missouri. He is a graduate of Lincoln Institute and Meharry Medical College, 1909. Commissioned first lieutenant at Camp Dodge, he served overseas with the 366th infantry, 92nd Division, going over the top three times. He served as first commander of Boosevelt Post American Legion and --- PAGES NINE TO SIXTEEN is Exalted Ruler of the Elks. Dr. R. C. Riddle is a native of Texas and is a graduate of Meharry. He has been practicing in Omaha for the past three years. HERBERT WIGGINS, M. D. Dr. Herbert Wiggins was born in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Oberlin and the University of Michigan, 1913. He has practiced in New Jersey and North Carolina and came to Omaha in 1919 where he is building up a good practice. A. B. A. L. HAWKINS, M. D. Dr. A. L. Hawkins came to Omaha quite recently from Fort Scott, Kane, where he practiced after his graduation from Meharry. He is the only one of our physicians who is a member of the Douglas county Medical association. J. BOSTON HILL, M. D. Dr. Norcross is also a Meharry graduate. He has been in our city about ten months and is located on the South Side. W. W. PEEBLES, D. D. S. Dr. W. W. Peebles is the oldest of our dentists having practiced here for sixteen years. He is a native of Washington. D. C., a graduate of Massachusetts State College, and Northwestern, Chicago. He graduated from the officers' training camp at Des Moines and served overseas as captain with the 349th Field Artillery. He is Commander Roosevelt Post American Whole No. 318. Legion. He had the highest rank of any colored man in the dental corps. Drs. Clarence H. Singleton and John A. Singleton are Omaha boys, born and reared here. Clarence is a graduate of Creighton and John A. of Howard University, the former finishing in 1911 and the latter in 1918. Dr. Craig Morris is also an Omaha boy. He is a graduate of Creighton Dental] where he was the ranking student of his class, that of 1915, since which time he has been successfully practicing here. Recently he took special work at Northwestern, Chicago. Dr. P. W. Sawyer hails from Missouri. He is a graduate of Creighton, class of 1917. Dr. J. J. Jones who is located on the South Side is a graduate of Fisk and Meharry. He has come to Omaha within the year. Harrison J. Pinkett is Omaha's oldest active attorney. He is an alumnus or Howard university. He was commissioned as first lieutenant at Camp Dodge and served oveasel. He has followed his profession here since 1904. 'Amos P. Scruggs is from the University of Illinois. He was admitted to the bar here in 1911 since which time he has successfully practiced his profession. [Name] Noah W. Ware studied privately and successfully passed his examinations for admission to the bar. AILEY W. LEWIS, L. L. B. Alley W. Lewis graduated in law from the University of Colorado in 1911. His literary course was taken at Muskingum College, Ohio. He practiced successfully in Denver for five years. AMOS B. MADISON, M. D. Charles W. Morgan completed his course in Creighton Law School in June and has just been admitted to the bar. Mrs. Cannie Whitley, 2810 N. 28th Street, left August 1 for Portland, Ore., where she is going as an agent for the Mme. South & Johnson Poro College. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Laws left Wednesday for Chicago and Washington. D. C. to visit relatives. They will go from Washington to Boston to attend the lk's Convention, August 23. They will also visit other places in the east and south, returning this fall. Mrs. Laws will specialize in beauty culture while away.