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Annual Growth of Negro is Half Million Social Fact Finding and Stock Taking Important Task for Negro Race in '28 Kelly Miller, Well-Known Educator, Publicist and Thinker Sums Up the Debits and Credits of the Past Year and Suggests the Formulation of a Program for the Present One. ```markdown ``` LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year ents a Copy Annual Social Fact Find Stock Taking Task for Ne Kelly Miller, Well-Known Ed Sums Up the Debits and Cr Suggests the Formulat the Press The old year has passed into history. The new year is just ushering in. Nineteen twenty-seven has been an annus non, so far as striking accomplishments are concerned. The racial achievements of the year are commendable but without much comprehensive significance. The supreme court reaffirmed its previous decisions affecting the fifteenth amendment and the Negro's right to buy and occupy property without restrictions on account of race or color. These decisions settle in principle, the involved issues for all time. But unfortunately they have little or no relation to actual practice in experience. On the other hand the same supreme court decided, by unanimous concurrence, that the states have the right to segregate the races for scholastic purposes, which also includes the right to group the Chinese and presumably all other varieties of non-white for school assignment. This decision at the same time goes out of the way to apply the same principle to jim-crow cars. The only practical effect of this decision will be to weaken the force of agitation for civil equality in the North. The states of Virginia and Georgia have enacted laws defining a white person as one without any traceable admixture of Negro or non-white blood. To the Negro, this definition has only a curious interest. After the lords and masters have detrained those whom they will treat as white, the residue, I suppose, will be assigned to and aligned with the Negro race. The important question that cannot long wait for judicial detriment is "what is a Negro, and how is his identity to be determined?" There have been held during the year the Pan African and the Durham conferences. But the findings of the former, though interesting in themselves, evoke no warm feelings or vital interests of the normal Negro; while the fact finding outcome of Durham has not as yet been sufficiently promulgated to be incorporated into a practical program. The January issue of Opportunity contains an excellent summary of occurrences during 1927. On the whole the debit seems to outbalance the credit side of the ledger. The Mississippi flood constitutes a disaster which has not been offset by any economic or industrial occurrence. The loss of Florence Mills was a serious loss to the artistic side of racial attainment. The banishment of Garvey was epocalyx in its significance. It is the first time in American history that the federal government has paid a Negro the compliment of banishment on account of his ideas or his initiative and enterprise. Mr. Garvey is the only Negro in the history of the race in America who has formulated a policy apart from white direction, control or influence and has impressed it upon a large following with something like fanatic devotion. The Garvey movement was wholly independent of the white man's origination and support. It was calculated to give a Negro a sense of self-respect in his own personality, and not merely as a carbon copy of the white lord and master. The idea is disfasteful to the psychology of the Aryan mind. The movement never did seem to me to be feasible, but its squelching by technical application of law is deeply significant of the white man's attitude on matters of purely Negro initiation and self direction. It is needless to recite the various incidents of the past year which in the main consisted in the ordinary attainments and achievements of stated activities, each affecting its modicum of advantage and advancement. The new year opens up without any very promising prospects. The civil rights of the race are being chal- THE MONITOR lenged. The battle line of separate schools stetches across the continent. The supreme court has given this issue a black eye blow by the Mississippi decision, so far as federal encouragement is concerned. Lynching is moving along haltingly with diminishing speed. Segregated areas in the cities will slowly fill in the established outlines and gradually extend the boundaries. Our schools will carry out the curricula with increased efficiency, but without corresponding zeal and inspiration. The city Negro has taken on large property obligations which will engross his chief energies to have and to hold. The church life of the race is certainly not inspiring. The Negro's competency to control great religious organization of his own is being seriously questioned by the most thoughtful of these several communions. From present indications, these great religious estates are not calculated to make the same good showing during the next half century as during the past fifty years. The moral and social life of the race but reflects the general tendency of the times, which is not reassuring. The loss of vital religious belief and feeling on the part of the so-called Negro intelligence is the tragedy of the age. If philanthropists who built our schools and colleges could have foreseen this lamentable debacle, they probably would have hesitated in the dispensation of their philanthropy. But I must not go further for fear of being accused of impotent pessimism. I am not a pessimist, but am simply describing the situation as every clear thinking and fair minded Negro knows it to be. The prophet is always a preacher of despair. He sees and foresees, and reminds the people of the wrath to come unless they mend their evil ways. On the other hand, the blatant optimism goes on eating and drinking and boasting in blissful ignorance of impending doom. Thus it was with the low thinkers and high livers in the days of Noah, who went on eating and drinking, fiddling and dancing while the devouring floods gathered about them. They could not discern the signs of the times. What, then should be the program of the Negro, for 1928? This should be a year of fact finding and stock taking. I do not mean merely statistical and historical facts of which we already know enough. I mean comprehensive social facts. What are the limits of race prejudice? How far can we modify it, and how far will we be compelled to submit to it? I read in a well known journal a proposed program for 1928 to abolish the color line. It is folly of an unexcusable character to deceive ourselves or to mislead the simple minded folk who look to the intelligence for guidance, to hold out such fatuous optimism. We can more easily abolish the Mississippi river in 1928 than the color line. Is the color line abolishable? If so, what means have we at our disposal to abolish it? Who will begin? Where shall we take hold? The organized evils of which we complain have been enacted into law or crystallized in public sentiment. How can we propitiate public sentiment or remove iniquitous laws? Our experience is not reassuring. With the united endeavor of all of our agitative organizations we have never been able in two generations to have a single proscriptive law removed. Jim-crow cars, separate schools, disfranchisement, a nti- missegenation laws, proscription of civil rights, and segregation on its operative side are more pronounced today than ever before. Shall we go on screaming and screeching, denouncing and defying impotently, as they who beat the air? Or shall we be as sensible men formu- Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, January 27,1928 EDITORIAL The Association for the Study of which the learned historian Washington, D. C., is director, a movement which will wield a in developing self-respect among people by the intelligent and a race in the United States and annually of a national celebrity everywhere in the United States is the second week in February Sunday, February 5. The purposes of this cel study of Negro life and history for its promotion. A very definite program is set forth in the instructive paration in these words: 1. Organize your communal celebration. 2. Appeal to your board of Negro history text 3. Interest your library of scientific works on tinguished men of the 4. Urge everyone to write about Negro family important documents bea 5. Set aside one day of the as a Book and Picture ed upon to assist in m pictures of Negroes fe Since the inauguration of the ed by many that the Negro has important historical background the facts of enslavement, which much to our detriment. Our loom much larger than is imagined ones of our race and of these facts will increase or respondingly a higher esteem in the American public. It is hoped that Omaha w and villages in the observance knowledge leads to sovereign p The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History of which the learned historian, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, of Washington, D. C., is director, has in recent years organized a movement which will wield a potent and far flung influence in developing self-respect among our own group, and for our people by the intelligent and broadminded among the white race in the United States and abroad. It is the observance annually of a national celebration of Negro History Week everywhere in the United States. The date set for its observance is the second week in February, and this year it begins on Sunday, February 5. The purposes of this celebration are to popularize the study of Negro life and history and to secure more support for its promotion. A very definite program as to how this may be done is set forth in the instructive pamphlet published by the association in these words: 1. Organize your community through committees for the celebration. 2. Appeal to your board of education for the adoption of Negro history text books. 3. Interest your library and school in securing a shelf of scientific works on the Negro and pictures of distinguished men of the race. 4. Urge everyone to write the association all he knows about Negro family history and to send in any important documents bearing on the record of the Negro. 5. Set aside one day of the week (during the celebration) as a Book and Picture Fund Day when all will be called upon to assist in raising funds to buy books and pictures of Negroes for schools and libraries. Since the inauguration of this movement it has been learned by many that the Negro has a worth while history and an important historical background which has been obscured by the facts of enslavement, which have been made so prominent, much to our detriment. Our contributions to American life loom much larger than is imagined or known, even among the cultured ones of our race and a knowledge and appreciation of these facts will increase our racial self-respect and correspondingly a higher esteem for our people in the mind of the American public. It is hoped that Omaha will join with other cities, towns and villages in the observance of Negro History Week. Self knowledge leads to sovereign power. YOLANDE DU BOIS TO MARRY POET, COUNTEE CULLEN New York, N. Y.—Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Burghardt Du Bois of this city announce the engagement of their only child, Nina Yolande to Mr. Countee Cullen, son of Reverend and Mrs. Frederick A. Cullen, also of New York. The wedding will be celebrated at Easter time. Countee Cullen, the well known young poet, was born and educated in New York and is a graduate of New York university (A. B., Phi Betta Kappa) and of Harvard (A. M.). He is the author of two volumes of poems and an anthology and is assistant editor of the magazine, Opportunity. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Miss Du Bois was born in Massachusetts and educated in New York and England. She is a graduate of Fisk university (A. B.) and Columbia (A. M.) and is a teacher of English and drawing at the Douglass High school, Baltimore, Md. She is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. late a practical program by means of which we may reasonably hope to modify or overcome some or all of the disadvantages under which we now labor? Let existing agencies and organizations continue for the present to pursue the even tenor of their ways. All constructive endeavors contribute their little modicum to the sum total, as the rain drops wear away the mighty hills. But we should pool our wisdom and bring our aggregated intelligence and directed will to bear upon our economic, political, civil and social conditions. We must be ready to scrap the ineffective organizations and agencies upon which we have been wont to rely, but which have proved to be woefully ineffective but not until something better has been devised to take their place. Does this sound like a revival of the idea of the Negro Sanhedrin? If so, so let it be. I pass the idea on to those who can effectuate it. Dr. R. R. Moton has made the suggestion. Let the Negro in 1928 take stock and mark time, preliminary to the formulation of a program with which he can march forward to the fulfillment of his destined future. KELLY MILLER. study of Negro Life and History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, of it has in recent years organized a potent and far flung influence on our own group, and for our broadminded among the white abroad. It is the observance of Negro History Week. The date set for its observance, and this year it begins on celebration are to popularize the story and to secure more support as to how this may be done is pamphlet published by the association through committees for the of education for the adoption books. and school in securing a shelf of Negro and pictures of dis- race. make the association all he knows history and to send in any im- ing on the record of the Negro, the week (during the celebration) Fund Day when all will be call- ing funds to buy books and or schools and libraries. This movement it has been learns a worth while history and and which has been obscured by have been made so prominent, contributions to American life- nised or known, even among the a knowledge and appreciation our racial self-respect and cor- for our people in the mind of will join with other cities, towns of Negro History Week. Self power. SEGREGATION ISSUE AGAIN TAKEN TO OGDEN L. MILLS New York, N. Y.—Report of a second call upon Ogden L. Mills, under secretary of the treasury, to protest against segregation of colored clerks in the treasury department, is made to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People by Neval H. Thomas, president of the Washington branch. Mr. Thomas states that a report had been "hastily gotten out" from ex-Governor Frank T. White, treasurer of the United States, stating there was no segregation in his department but that in an hour and a half of plain talk, the delegation made it clear to Mr. Mills that it was generally understood that segregation prevailed. The colored delegation, according to Mr. Thomas' report, inquired of Mr. Mills: "Mr. Secretary, do you mean to say that there is no discrimination here when out of this vast army of 67,000 people not one directive position is held by a colored man or woman save in the jim-crow division of the office of the register of the treasury?" Mr. Mills is reported to have promised at the conclusion of the interview that he would investigate the situation and inform the committee of the results of his investigation. It is generally understood that the cabinet officers in Washington are none too eager to have the segregation issue raised in their departments as its political possibilities in the coming election are anything but pleasant for the persons responsible. NEGROES OPEN ICE FACTORY Louisville, Ky.—A few weeks ago a new ice factory was opened in this city in the west end by members of our group. Quite a number of men have been employed and modern equipment has been installed. We have about thirty local ice dealers all of whom have heretofore purchased their ice from the large trust companies. COLORED CITIZENS Riverside, Cal.—Formation of the Colored Citizens' Club, an organization to further community enterprises through the conducting of open forum on matters of municipal scope, was completed last week in a meeting held in the Mercantile Hall on Park avenue. Vol. XIII—Number 30 NEGRO RACE TO GROW 500,000 A YEAR IN U. S. Chicago, Ill.—Five million may be added to the colored population of the United States every ten years, based upon the present birth rate and subracting the present death rate, according to figures compiled by Allan Leroy Locke, professor of philosophy and sociology of Howard University, Washington, D. C. Dr. William H. Walsh, Executive Secretary of the American Hospital Association, gave out the figures in connection with a campaign for Negro hospital development. The most unsatisfactory situation in the whole medical problem confronting the colored population today is that relating to hospitals, and this situation is as acute in the South as it is in the North, he quotes Dr. Carl G. Roberts, President of the National Medical Association, Negro, as announcing. LOS ANGELES MAYOR TO New York, N. Y.—Mayor George E. Cryer of Los Angeles has consented to serve ex-officio on a conference committee which he will himself appoint, in connection with the 19th annual spring conference in that city next June of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This news comes to the national office from Dr. J. A. Summerville of Los Angeles, who together with Messrs. L. G. Robinson and Titus Alexander, were appointed a committee to interest prominent citizens of Los Angeles in the N. A. A. C. P. meeting from June 27 to July 3. In addition to the mayor of Los Angeles, Hon. Arthur Eldridge, president of the board of public works has consented to serve on the N. A. A. C. P. conference committee, as have Hon. James E. Davis, chief of police; Hon. Lewis H. Schwalbe, U. S. collector of customs; Dr. Emory S. Bogardus of the University of Southern California; Judge Archibald of the superior court; Bishops J. J. Cantwell, Bertram Stevens, and J. W. Martin; Judge Guerin of the superior court; Judge Georgia Bullock of the municipal court; Rabbi Edgar F. Manin, Supervisor J. H. Bean and Dr. Walter Sylvester Herzog. In addition, many other citizens of Los Angeles prominent both in official and civic life, have consented to serve on this committee to receive the N. A. A. C. P. It is confident expected that this conference of the N. A. A. C. P. will be the greatest gathering of colored people and their friends ever to have been held on the Pacific coast of the United States. The N. A. A. C. P. is at present arranging with the Rock Island railroad for special cars and possibly a special train to carry delegates and visitors from the east to Los Angeles, covering points of scenic interest on the way. Representatives of the Rock Island road are at present working out an itinerary of which full details will be made public as soon as completed. RETIRED AFTER 30 YEARS Washington, D. C.—First Sergeant William M. Lee, 25th Infantry, stationed at Nogales, Ariz., has, upon his own request, been retired. Sergeant Lee has had more than thirty years' active military service. War Department orders making this retirement official have been issued, and note the fact that the services of Sergeant Lee has been "honest and faithful." SIX HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Among the 32 graduates from Central High school who received their diplomas Thursday night were five colored students, one boy, Eugene Smith, and four girls, Eddie Chambérs, Bernice Johnson, Nancy Pharr and Hazel Myers. This is the largest ratio of colored students ever graduated from any Omaha high school class. There was also one graduate from South High, Gertrude Harris. GROWING THANK YOU Whole Number 652 Million EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE PROPOSES DOUGLASS COMMEMORATION League and Congress Issue Appeal to Race for Three-Fold Aim of Awakening Self-Reliance, Removing Federal Segregation. Boston, Mass., Jan. 27—Be known to mankind as a race which has produced great characters. Let other races see that Aframericans have heroes of their own blood, historic champions of their liberty and equality. Teach our race to emulate the principles of our own great dead. These are some of the values held to come out of annual public race days in an appeal to colored Americans everywhere to observe Douglass Day on February 14th, the birth anniversary of Frederick Douglass, the issuance of which by the National Equal Rights league and race congress of America began today from its national headquarters at 9 Cornhill. This organization as a league completes this year 20 consecutive years of activity, and by the merging of the former national race congress last year now represents Aframerica's united self support for equality, being now the only national colored civil rights body. Douglass is the organization's patron saint in that his bravest, most sacrificing achievement was that of conducting an independent movement for freedom of race by the race itself in addition to that led by others, which the observances should emphasize. In devotion to the spirit of Douglass' work, the race is asked to celebrate the 11th anniversary of his birth and threaten to declare by speech and resolutions first for abolition of color segregation, especially by or under the federal government, and second, for reduction of Southern representation in congress as pressure for obedience to the spirit of the fifteenth amendment. The paramount objects are to arouse the race to self reliance, to have President Coolidge receive antisegregation resolutions to abolish the federal example of this inequality before he leaves the presidency from every colored community, and for congressmen to receive the resolutions for the fourteenth amendment from their respective districts, and every meeting send an extra copy to Representative Tinkham, all in the same week. ASK NOMINATIONS FOR SPINGARN MEDAL New York, N. Y.—The committee on award of the Spingarn medal an announces that nominations are in order for the medal to be presented at the Los Angeles spring conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, next June. The medal is awarded annually to the United States citizen of African descent for most distinguished achievement in some honorable field of human activity. Nominations should be accompanied by specific account of the achievement or achievements on the basis of which the award is asked and each should be accompanied by a brief biographical account of the nominee. Communications should be addressed to Bishop John Hurst, Spingarn Medal Award Committee, care of the N. A. A. C. P., 69 Fifth avenue, New York City. SINGLETON AND BARNETT FILE FOR LEGISLATURE Dr. John A. Singleton has filed for state representative from the ninth and F. L. Barnett from the tenth district. Both gentlemen served acceptably in the last legislature and should be returned. Dr. Singleton served with distinction on three important committees, Cities and Towns, Medical Societies, and Privileges and Elections, being secretary of the Medical committee. Mr. Barnett served on the Committee on Fees and Salaries and on Railroads committee and also introduced and had passed an anti-mob law. THE MONITOR Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. 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MOSLEY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR Advertising Rates Furnished Address, The Monitor, Post Office Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORD The postal regulations are to be sent through the mail in advance. A reasonable fee for renewals. At the expiration subscriptions are not renewed. If this is not done, post publication. Those, therefore receiving The Monitor mustions are paid, as the law mentions are being sent to all lector will call—and unless we will be compelled to course, we do not want to. We, as publishers, MUST pay the penalty. A REGRETTABLE EXHIBITION The vitriolic attack of Senator Heflin, of Alabama, on the Roman Catholic Church, which he dramatically staged in the United States Senate a few days ago was undignified and wholly out of place. It was a reflection upon the mentality of the southern solon and gave his measurement as a narrow and intolerant bigot, equalling, if not surpassing, the alleged bigotry and intolerance of the venerable ecclesiastical institution which he so violently attacked and scathingly denounced. The South is strongly anti-Roman Catholic and anti-Negro. History reveals that both of these groups of American citizens have always been loyal and true to this, their land, in times of war and times of peace and yet the political stock in trade of the would-be statesman from the Southland seems to be denunciation of these two classes. While many attacks have been launched by southern senators against Negroes, this, we believe, is the first time in congress that any representative has wantonly and publicly attacked the Roman Catholic Church and its adherents. Senator Heflin runs true to form, but even those who sympathize with his views and fears, unless they are cast in the same narrow mold, will deplore his regrettable exhibition of religious prejudice as unbecoming in one who wears the senatorial toga. "DON'T SWEAR CLUB" A group of Rock Island railroad employees at Shawnee, Oklahoma, have organized an anti-swearing club. While the movement is local it is hoped by its promoters that it will become widely spread and will curb the use of profanity among railroad men whom it is believed are largely given to this habit. We question whether profanity is any more prevalent among railroad men than among any other group of working men. Nevertheless it is a good move and bespeaks a growing consciousness against habits and customs which are degrading, not elevating. Profanity, which consists of using God's name lightly and vulgarly, undoubtedly lowers one's sense of reverence, which unquestionably is a graver moral loss than is generally recognized, and is therefore, low, degrading, senseless and useless. This little group of railroad men are to be congratulated upon the inauguration of a movement which we hope will be far-reaching in checking the far too prevalent use of profanity among all classes who have, consciously or unconsciously, fallen into this useless and irreverent habit. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES The Monitor extends sincere congratulations to our six students who graduated this week from high school. We are pleased with the increased ratio of race graduates in the class from Central High. They numbered almost one-sixth or nearly 16 per cent of the total number. It would be a good thing if this ratio might obtain in all graduating classes. It is hoped that these young people may be able to go on to college and prepare themselves as Lincoln said, "to be ready when my chance comes." The Pullman porters are absolutely right in their demand for a living wage, and we believe the American public is for them in their just demand. PARISH DINNER OF ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH A DECIDED SUCCESS The parish dinner given by St. Phillip's Episcopal church in the guild rooms Wednesday night, was a decided success. A tempting menu was prepared and served by Mrs. Charles T. Smith and her corps of assistants. Mrs. C. H. Spriggs, Mrs. Alice M. Smith, Mrs. Lucy M. Wade, Mrs. Harry Schwein, Mrs. Bessie Patterson, Mrs. J. C. Donley and Mrs. Tony Jackson. The following members of the Girls' Friendly society efficiently served as waitresses: Margaret Bell, Sarah Brown, Margaret Dickerson, Louise and Lavina Scott, Celestine Smith, Geneva Osborn, Sylvia Adams and Catherine Williams. Community singing was a feature of the program, and several numbers by an impromptu men's quartet, composed of Henry W. Black, Charles W. Dickerson, Dr. W. W. Peebles and J. F. Smith, received an ovation. A duet, "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," was sung by Alger Adams and Theodore Bell, with Catherine Williams at the piano, and a chorus, by the waitresses, "Broken Hearted," was a pleasing feature. Following the dinner, several short addresses were delivered by both men and women, giving practical suggestions for improving parish work. The election of wardens and vestrymen resulted as follows: William G. Haynes, senior warden; Dr. Herbert Wiggins, junior warden; Henry W. Black, Charles Dickerson, John W. Gatus, Augustus Hicks, Dr. W. W. Peebles, Calvin H. Spriggs and Charles T. Smith. Mr. J. F. Smtih, former senior warden, declined re-election. TURNER GIVEN BOUQUET TO EMPHASIS LODGE'S "O. K." An item was phoned into The Monitor last week about the installation of officers of Western Star lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias. The lady receiving the item understood the informant to say, "R. L. Turner received an O. K." To make sure she asked, "An O. K. did you say, is that right?" "Yes, that's right," was the reply. The lady, not being familiar with lodge terms, concluded that this was some kind of a lodge term and let it go. And that is why the amusing mistake occurred in the article which stated that "he received O. K. from lodge members Monday night" and that it was stated later in the article that "he was presented with an O. K. as large as a bushel basket." It was a bouquet, which was presented to the chancellor commander, by which the lodge members indicated their O. K. of their popular officer. "Bo-kay" (bouquet) and "O. K." sound much alike over the phone. THE MONITOR CELEBRATE DAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY A very delightful social affair of the season was a birthday party honoring the twenty-first birthday anniversary of their daughter, Mrs. George Ledden, which was given by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Elam, Sunday evening at their residence, 2903 Decatur street. The honoree was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. The evening was delightfully spent in music, vocal and instrumental, and games. A unique feature in the serving of refreshments was the lighting of a tiny candle, which surmounted each guest's Dixie cup of ice cream, simultaneously with the lighting of the twenty-one candles on the birthday cake. More than 30 guests were present. They were Walter Irving, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Hanna, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rafferty, Miss Irene Raymond, Royal Speees, Mrs. Venus Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Giles, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. William Elam, Homer Zackery, Mr. and Mrs. George Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. J. Phillips, Jacob C. Carey, John Waldron and Dudley Wright. The seventh annual meeting of the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., was held Thursday evening, January 19, at 8:30 o'clock. An excellent review of the year's work was given by each chairman. An attendance of about 50 persons was present. The annual election was held in conjunction with the meeting the results are as follows: Mrs. J. A. Williams, Mrs. Leonora Gray, Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, Mrs. Ada Smith, Mrs. Gertrude Ashby, Mrs. Roberta Bailey, Mrs. Florence Terrell, Mrs. Sarah Canty, Mrs. D. W. Gooden, Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, Mrs. Kate Wilson. A very prosperous and successful year is expected, with the existence of peace and harmony. A large and enthusiastic audience of more than 75 persons was in attendance at the excellent and wide awake, helpful vesper service held Sunday, January 22, at 4 p. m., at the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A. Roberts Roberts Milk, testing 3.6 pct. Butterfat Roberts Cream, testing 18.5 per cent Roberts Whipping Cream, testing 35 pct. Roberts Cottage Cheese 3 TON LOTS OR OVER MINE SCREENED COAL 1 TON LOTS OR OVER YARD SCREENED YARD MILL Per ton ... $450 PETRO'M COKE S.D. Highest Qual. $1550 CHEROKEE MILL Per ton ... $550 PETRO'M COKE Hot and Ashless ... $1450 CANTINE NUT Ill.—Per ton ... $675 HARD COAL Ark., Holds 48 Hrs. $1600 KENTUCKY NUT Per ton ... $675 WIZARD SEMI All lump, high qual. $1250 ILLINOIS Fur. Lump—Ton ... $725 WIZARD SEMI 50% Lump ... $1050 KENTUCKY Fur. Lump—Ton ... $725 RADIANT Frank. Co.'s Best $1000 COMMERCIAL Semi-Mine Run ... $9 BURNWELL, Hot Smokeless, sootless $10 CHEROKEE NUT Deep Shaft ... $775 COLORADO LUMP Per ton ... $875 CHEROKEE NUT Deep Shovel ... $725 Supreme Lump High Grade Ill ... $850 SEMI NUT RUN Per ton ... $725 CHEROKEE NUT Lg. size, dom. use $850 Consumers Coal & Supply Co. AT 4444 "Dealers in Good Coal" AT 444 Y. W. C. A. NOTES Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, chairman of the general religious and education committee, and the splendid ladies who are members of this committee, are appreciative of the fine response made by the public and urges that the public attend all vesper services which will be held twice each month; the second and fourth Sunday. The next vesper service will be held on Lincoln's birthday, February 12, at 4 p. m., and an unusually grand program will be rendered. The Business Girls' club met Friday, January 29, at the home of the Misses Bernice and Melva McCaw, 2806 Ohio street. Many interesting plans and suggestions were made and adopted. To stimulate the musical interest of the club, a block of seats for the Johnson-Gordon concert, sponsored by the Omaha College club, is being reserved by the girls and their friends. A very interesting program is outlined for the next meeting and the interest shown is being manifested more than ever. Again we, the Business Girls' club, issue warning to the other literary, charity and social clubs of Omaha. SHOW AT LAKE THEATRE Because of the popular demand for its continuance here the Rock Dinah company will show at the Lake theatre for another week. The public is highly pleased with each performance of this high class race company. Mr. Dudley Wright, Monitor representative, says that those who have not seen the Rock Dinah company are losing a great opportunity. "Their costumes are beautiful and classy, their orchestra dandy and their performance pleasing." The unity class which meets at the Y. W. C. A. every Sunday evening at 6 p. m. and Tuesday at 2:30 p. m., announces the following activities: Sunday, January 29, Imagination; Tuesday, January 31, Spiritual Understanding or Realization. This class is growing under the direction of Mrs. Charles Young. Mrs. Young is an efficient and brilliant leader, having had a wide experience along this line of work. She is also a graduate of the Unity School of Christianity of Kansas City, Mo. Visitors are always welcome. Come and bring your friends and learn more about God. 24th and Lake Streets Big Midnight Rambles Saturday Night By the Famous ROCK DINAH COMPANY of 20 People which has pleased thousands here this week. DON'T MISS IT! By Popular Request We are keeping the show over next week at reduced admission prices starting Sunday. "The Bug House Cabaret" Also on Screen Bebe Daniels THE BREAD WITH A FLAVOR 100% Whole Wheat We will run Specials each day of the week—Remember the day and buy at a saving. Monday—Potato Bread, 10c Loaf 8c Tuesday—Lemon Day, Lemon Pie 23c Lemon Cake 23c Lemon Rolls 23c Wednesday—Raisin Bread, 15c Loaf 10c Raisin Pie 23c Raisin Coffee Cake 23c Thursday—Hand Made Cookies, Sugar, Peanut, Oatmeal, Raisin, Hermits, per dozen 12c Friday—Pineapple Cake 23c Pineapple Rolls 23c Pineapple Cream Pie 23c Saturday—15c Light Tea Rolls 10c Black Walnut Cup Cakes, Small Coffee Cakes 10c-5c Variety of Layer Cakes 25c Home-Made Mayonnaise Dressing and Potato Salad Service The Keynote of This Great Business Institution PORO COLLEGE Upon this lofty principle, inspires Race Women with ideals of personal neatness, beauty, pride, self-respect, physical and mental cleanliness. Because of the nation-wide demand for PORO thousands trained by PORO COLLEGE in the art of PORO HAIR AND BEAUTY CULTURE, now conduct highly profitable PORO AGENCIES right in their homes. Through PORO profits, thousands are prosperous and independent. There are now openings for wide-awake enterprising Race Women to earn nice profits as Our Agents. It will pay you to investigate. WRITE TODAY Home of PORO Hair and Toilet Products Leading School of Hair and Beauty Culture PORO COLLEGE 4300 ST. PERDINAND AVENUE ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. Real Bargains in BAND and ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS and ACCESSORIES WE ARE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! Our Entire Stock Goes at WHOLESALE PRICES Buy Now and Save at Least 50 Per Cent. BROWN-PARDUN MUSIC CO. Ja. 0388 New Address 2125 Cuming St. --- Orchard & Wilhelm Co. You Are Invited to INSPECT the Offerings in Our February Sale E-X-T-R-A-O-R-D-I-N-A-R-Y Saturday The largest stock of RUGS ever brought to Omaha; in many grades and hundreds of patterns, in all sizes, including a generous selection of extra large rugs. The CARPET SALE has not been approached in ten years, and we advise everybody who needs carpets for room, hall or stair to attend this sale of sales. Hotel proprietors will do well to come. Many Oriental, Chinese, Hooked and Novelty Rugs are in on February sale. Thousands of Pieces from all over the store for every room in the home are offered at prices typical of the occasion. Imperial Tables—The world’s greatest table factory has sent us a car of novelty tables—“close-outs,” it’s true, but the prices will convince the most skeptical. Berkey & Gay Furniture—Selling this class of furniture at radical reductions is just simply a thing that is not and cannot be done. BUT we shall have more than a carload in one February sale at unheard of prices. Of Rockford Quality Furniture, made by “Landstrom,” a name now famous in the furniture industry, we shall offer not one, but two big cars of bedroom furniture at about HALF PRICE. Sale Opens MONDAY, January 30 No Orders Can Be Taken on Sale Merchandise Until the Opening Hours PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. Mr. Calvin H. Spriggs spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week in Lincoln, Neb., as a delegate from St. Philip's church to the annual council of the diocese of Nebraska. Rev. C. A. Williams of St. Louis, Mo., a former pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church, was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, 2211 Ohio street, last week, en route to Denver, Colo., for his health. He left Sunday night for Denver. Five upholstered living room suits. Have been used but in good condition. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming street. The Internacial Hair Dressers association held a very interesting meeting at the residence of Mrs. Alphonso Wilson, 523 North Thirty-third street, January 9. The head was demonstrated with charts by Mrs. Wilson, and was very helpful and instructive to all in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Nick Patton is visiting his nephew, Dr. George A. Patton, in Atchison, Kansas, and his brother, John A. Patton of Indianapolis, Ind., who is also visiting in Atchison. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street, WEBster 4162. Mr. R. D. Jackson, of 2234 Lake street, one of the proprietors of the Fraternity barber shop, left Wednesday night for Denver, Colo., where he was called by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Ella Taylor. Mrs. John Albert Williams attended the forty-second annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to the National Council of the Episcopal Church, which met at Lincoln, last Tuesday, as a delegate from St. Philip's branch of the Woman's Auxiliary. FOR RENT—Two modern furnished rooms, $2.50 to $3.50 with kitchen privileges. Webster 1529. Mr. William G. Haynes returned Wednesday night from Washington, D. C., where he was called last week by the illness of his father, Mr. William H. Haynes, who successfully underwent a major operation Saturday. Five upholstered living room suits. Have been used but in good condition. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming street. Fe E-X-T Rev. John Adams, presiding elder of the Omaha district, left Thursday for St. Louis, Mo., and points in Kansas. Mrs. Alice M. Smith leaves Sunday night for Evansville, Ind., where she expects to remain for two months. FIVE ROOMS partly modern. Near carline. Also 3-room apartment and 7-room apartment, partly modern. All near carline. Call WE. 4810. The Bachelor-Benedict Auxiliary held its first social meeting at the club rooms, January 19. Fourteen ladies were present. Whist was played, the first prize being won by Mrs. Evelyn Singleton, and the booby by Mrs. Mary Brown. A delicious luncheon was served. All eligible will miss the treat of your lives if you have not enrolled by the next meeting, February 2. Mrs. Saybert Hanger planned a very delightful little surprise party in honor of her husband's birthday anniversary Wednesday evening. The surprise was real and a very pleasant evening was spent by those who attended. FOR RENT—Five room cottage with garden spot. Modern. Rent reasonable. Near carline. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church held a largely attended and interesting meeting last Thursday at the resident of Mrs. John A. Smith, 2233 Grant street. A report of the annual meeting of the auxiliaries of the diocese of Nebraska held in Lincoln, Neb., on Tuesday, was given by their delegate, Mrs. John Albert Williams. Recent arrivals at the Patton hotel are Mr. John Beard, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Ella Smith, Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Emma Deen, Oakland, Cal.; Messrs. G. Givens, L. Smith, E. Kennedy and W. N. Moore, Missouri Pacific boosters of St. Louis, who broadcast Monday night over WOW. Mr. Shelton, who is playing at the World this week and his mother, Mrs. Shelton, are also new arrivals. The Domestic Science and Bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Free McDaniels, 2620 Bristol street, Wednesday, January 18. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess, after which bridge was played, Mrs. Edgar Lee winning first prize and Mrs. Albert Bell the boocher. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. The next meeting will be held February 1, with Mrs. Haywood Vawter, 1716 North Twenty-eighth street. Five upholstered living room suits. Have been used but in good condition. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming street. The public meeting of the Trustee Helpers' club of St. John's A. M. E. church was held at the residence of J. H. Smith, 2211 Ohio street, Monday evening. A program under the direction of Mrs. Wood was enjoyed by all. The program consisted of readings by Mesdames Ricks and Turner. Current events by Mrs. Mimms, spiritual songs by Mrs. Anna Burton. It all made one feel a spirit of love and fellowship. Several visitors were present. Refreshments were served. Mrs. H. Greenfield, president, and Mrs. J. H. Smith, secretary. Membership Urban League from $1.00 membership, tions at Peck Guide, Ross B. & Price Bar W. Gooden, SURPRISI Mrs. Bruce Griffin gave birthday par ENTERTAINS AT DANCING PARTY Mrs. William Birch Brown, entertained Mrs. John Albert Smith and Mrs. Clarence Harrison Singleton, at a dancing party Friday evening, January 20. Mrs. Brown's party was the last of a series of entertainments given for Mrs. Singleton before her departure to Michigan where she will visit her daughter, Ernestine, who is attending college there. It also served as a welcome home to Mrs. Smith, who spent the holidays in Kansas City, together with Mr. Smith and their daughter Celestine. This formal dancing party was a brilliant affair, held at the Bachelor Benedict club rooms. About 100 guests were present. Delicious refreshments were served and many beautiful gowns were worn by the ladies present. A VETERAN OF THE SERVICE Police Officer Noah Thomas is the veteran of the department. Appointed on the force in 1895 he has served continuously for 32 years without a mark against his record and therefore outranks all on the force in point of service. He has to his credit many important arrests and bears the reputation of being one of the most efficient and capable men on the force. He is highly esteemed by his superiors and fellow officers. His record is one of which he is justly proud. MONITOR ADVERTISERS That enterprising and wide awake firms who appreciate the patronage of our people recognize The Monitor as the medium through which to reach this desirable class of buyers is demonstrated by the growing number and class of our advertisers. Live merchants recognize live newspapers. The Monitor numbers among its advertisers well known and dependable firms which have used our advertising columns for nearly thirteen years. We bespeak the continued patronage of our readers for all the firms who use our columns. Our courteous advertising solicitor, Mr. Dudley Wright, will promptly call on firms and individuals who desire to purchase advertising space. Membership drive. The Omaha Urban League. Annual membership from $1.00 to $4.99. Contributing membership, $5.00 or more. Applications at Peoples Drug Store, Omaha Guide, Ross Drug Store, Killingsworth & Price Barber Shop, or call Dr. D. W. Gooden, chairman, Jackson 5436. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Bruce Napier and Mrs. J. A. Griffin gave a delightful surprise birthday party in honor of Claretta Biddiex, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Biddiex, at their residence, 2218 North Twenty-seventh avenue. The decorative effects were purple and white, and a lovely cake on the center of the buffet was surrounded by tiny, colored electric lights. Miss Biddiex was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. About 50 boys and girls spent an enjoyable evening in dancing. COLORED WOMAN'S CLUB WILL BUILD A HOUSE Albuquerque, N. M.—The Colored Women's Club, organized 18 months ago and consisting of 26 members, has recently purchased a lot of ground in the 1300 block on West Stover avenue, on which they expect to build a club house. Mrs. D. A. Austin is president. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits AH 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. HOTEL CUMING 1916 Cuming Street Rooms by day — 50c, 75c, $1.00 By the week — $2.00 to $4.00 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Mrs. Mayme Mason D. G. Russell, Prop. — Omaha Phone JA. 2466 I. Levy DRUGGIST PRESCRIPTIONS Our SPECIALTY 24th and Decatur Sts. WEbster 5802 Myers Myers Funeral Home [Name] ATTENTION! WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA N. W. WARE ATTORNEY AT LAW N. W. WARE ATTORNEY AT LAW 1208 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska Phones Webster 6613-Atlantic 8192. Let us figure your repair or lumber bill. Re-roof or re-paint, or anything in the repairing us figure on your storm windows. See us ready-built garages with our sectional reinforced concrete foundation. H. GROSS LUMBER & WRECKING secure your repair or lumber bill. Re-paint, or anything in the repairing on your storm windows. See us at garages with our sectional reinforc dation. ROSS LUMBER & WRECKING Let us figure your repair or lumber bill. Re-screen, re-roof or re-paint, or anything in the repairing line. Let us figure on your storm windows. See us about our ready-built garages with our sectional reinforced concrete foundation. H. GROSS LUMBER & WRECKING CO. 2102 Nicholas Street WFbster 2234 Read the M Adv You know the pl and sat and the Messages of Advertisers you know the place for courteous, pro- and satisfactory service. Read the Messages of Our Advertisers You know the place for courteous, prompt and satisfactory service. PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED Thull null Pharma Thull Pharmacy 24th and Seward Streets "Dependable Dry Cleaning of Apparel and SOFT WAT Wet Wash Thrifty Wash Dry Wash—Rolls Linen—Cur EDHOLM Advenable Family Service Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wea- pparel and Household Furnishings SOFT WATER LAUNDERING Net Wash - - - 4¢ per Brifty Wash - - 6¢ per Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Fini- Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. HOLM & SHERM Wet Wash - - - 4C per lb. Thrifty Wash - - 6C per lb. Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. EDHOLM & SHERMAN LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACK NIZE THE STATE FURNITURE th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACK BRUNSWICK Pho neral Hor Funeral 2416 North 22nd St. A Modern Endeavoring at demand eco as so Modern Funeral H avoring at all times to meet demand economically as we as scientifically A Modern Funeral Home Endeavoring at all times to meet the demand economically as well as scientifically --- Agents for W. L. Myers Mortician or bill. Re-screen, re- repairing line. Let See us about our personal reinforced con- RECKING CO. WEbster 2234 ages of Our ers arteous, prompt service. FILLED armacy ly Service" Gents' Wearing Furnishings DERING 4c per lb. 6c per lb. Family Finish kets, Etc. HERMAN FURNITURE CO. Tel. JACKSON 1317 Home Phone Web. 0248 General Home to meet the y as well ly PAGE THREE WEbster 2000 Phonographs and Records PAGE FOUR ——_— FREEDOM—SIXTY YEARS OF IT FOR THE NEGRO MIND! Almost since the close of the Civil War, Talladega College has been at work liberating the intellect of the colored South. Its standard of schol- arship today equals that of many American colleges which do not ad- mit colored students. Talladega College, located where do Soto camped when exploring the unknown continent of North Ameri- ca, is the largest college now under the auspices of the Congregational Homeland Boards—division of the American Missionary Association. Like Hampton, Fisk, Atlanta Univer- sity and Howard it was founded through the activities of the A. M. A. Its graduates have gone to all parts of America and to many other lands. When Talladega College, down in Alabama, celebrated its sixtieth birth- day, it chose a very unique and ef- fective way to do it. Two new build- ings were dedicated—a science hall and a new dining hall. A congress of teachers of science—incidentally a congress of judges of good dinners —was attended by eminent scientists from all sections of the country. To acquaint these guests and emin- ent scientific educators with the work of the college, a historical pageant, fittingly called “Sixty” Yesteryears,” was presented by the faculty and stu- dents. Its author, Professor E. L. Drewry, is principal of the College Preparatory department, and he has specialized in the art of historical pageants at Columbia University. The Secretary of Teachers’ College, Co- lumbia University, said of it: “That pageant would have been a decided credit to any college in America.” Visitors, calored and whit®*came from all over the country to help the college celebrate its sixtieth birthday. Notable among these was Dr. Augus- tus Field Beard, Honorary Secretary og the American Missionary Associa- tion, whose long and amazingly fruit- ful life exceeds in length the life of the college by a whole generation of thirty-three years. Honored by all, and adding much to the dedication of the Silsby Scince Hall, Mrs. Silsby and her daughter came from Washington to attend the celebration. Dr. Silsby was one of the strong leaders who laid the foundations for the college. The hall means much to alumni who, out of their moderate means, have subscribed $10,000 towards its erec- tion. Professors of science in northern universities shared with colored science professors the fellowship of the days at Talladega as well as the intellectual activies of the science congress—which were on so high a level that several of the visitors re- marked that the discussions surpassed anything of the sort they had pre- viously experienced. Talladega College, with its splendid student body, its high educational standards, its able faculty and splen- did physical equipment, appealed so strongly to those who saw it for the first time that many expressions of enthusiastic approval came to the ears of the editor. He was reminded once more of the fact that the people who make pos- sible the Christian educational work of Congregational world-service are, for the most part, unaware of how magnificent a work they are sharing. It would have stirred them could they have been at Talladega on the week-end of November 13.— The Congregational Record of Nebraska. CULTURAL CENTER NOTES Members of the South Side churches, the Parent-Teacher associ- ation, the Voice of Three Thousand and Improvement club sponsored a program at the Center, Monday. Jan. uary 23, at 8 p. m., in observation of “Thrift Week.” Mrs. J. H. Greenfield of the North Side Y. W. C. A., gave the intro- ductory talk, “Why We Observe Thrift Week.” She urged housewives, husbands and all members of fam ilies to make a start now and get the thrift habit. Young people of the Center fur. nished musical numbers. Rev. J. C. Brewer, Rev. Mr. Harri and others gave timely talks on thrift Rev. Charles H. Trusty of the Hill side Presbyterian church, was the main speaker. He ably treated his subject, “A Thrifty Nation Distress ed.” He said that ridicule and laugh. ter have destroyed many a good ef fort, and worth while movement ir our race. Adding that the only was to combat this was to be persisten’ and determined to surmount thal weakness so universally kind to us Tracing the value of corn from thi time it left the stalk until it cam to the consumer was commendabl from the standpoint of thrift as he gave it. He said that his highes ambition, greatest hope was to see : greater Omaha, and in it greater wealth and that as a result of thrif among the people, especially ou people. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Mr. C. C. Stith spent Sunday with his wife at Omaha, who recently un- derwent an operation there for goiter. He reports that she is getting along fine. Mrs. H. W. Botts spent several days at St. Joseph, Mo., on business. Mrs. Anna Christman, who is at the hospital, is reported somewhat im- proved at this time. Mrs. George N. Kellis returned to her home in Keokuk, Ia., last Thurs- day after a month’s pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. George L. Maston. Mrs. Kellis enjoyed the hos- pitality of many friends while here. The little Hammond boy is much improved from recent burns. Rev. H. W. Botts will deliver 2 special message to women Sunday night, January 29. Hear Atty. H. J. Pinkett of Omaha at Mount Zion Baptist church, Sun- day, at 3 o'clock, under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Lin- coln branch. Make this a banner event. Mrs. Turner of St. Joseph, Mo., i: visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Anno Christman. Mr. Adam Loving is confined at home with illness. Mrs. Alice Cowens is yet confined Jat the hospital, and is yet unable tu walk. FORMER OMAHA GIRL WHO VISITS PARENTS RECEIVES SOCIAL FAVORS Mrs. Lillian Perry of Gary, Ind. who has been the house guest of he1 father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. A ‘M. Harrold, for three weeks, left Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. Ar- thur Price, in Creston, Ia. She wil visit in St. Joseph, Mo., on her returr: to Gary. Mrs. Perry is a successful business woman of Gary, Ind., having lived there 10 years. Many social affairs were given ir honor of Mrs. Perry, notably a din- ner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harrold, 1540 Willis avenue; a New Year’s party at the home of Mr. land Mrs. Gaskin, on Blondo street; a house party at the home of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Delmar Kirtley, North Twenty- seventh street, and a dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Turner on miami street. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Harrold entertained 26 guests at a 10 o’clock breakfast in honor of Mrs. Perry at their home on Binney street. Mrs. G. Flanagan and Mrs. L. Rose entertained at a beautiful one o’cloch luncheon Jariuary 12, in honor of Mrs. Perry at the home of Mrs. Flan agan. ’ Mrs. Lillian Perry was the honorec guest at a 10 o’clock breakfast at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart ai her home, 2504 M street, South Oma. ha. Covers were laid for 10. Mrs. M. J. Jackson entertained at ja pretty house party in honor of Mrs. Perry Saturday evening, January 14 ‘There were 40 guests present. A de. lightful luncheon was served. Mrs. Perry was a guest at dinner at the home of Mrs. Lucinda Davis. ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD EMPLOYEES ORGANIZE ANTI-SWEARING CLUP Chicago, Il.—While various move- ments for the betterment of mankind are being sponsored throughout the nation, it has remained for a group of Rock Island railway employees at Shawnee, Okla. to start something in a personal way by the organization of a “Don't Swear” club in their home town, The first meeting to or- ganize~the initial group, which it is hoped will spread among railway em- ployees generally, was held in the su preme court room of the city hall at Shawne, Okla., at 7:20 p. m., Friday, January 20. The organizers and charter members of the initial club lare J. L. Coss, assistant chief dis- patcher; W. M. White, conductor; 0. K. Curry, chief clerk to the su- perintendent; R. 8. Barnes, engineer: and W. H. Halsey, chief clerk to the master mechenic. Commenting on the new club, Dis- patcher Coss, who is sponsor for the movement, says: “In the early days of railroading, it was presumed that swearing was lan important requirement. But the times have changed; we are all more enlightened now, and this unneces- sary part of speech is being fast elim- inated, although there is still room for improvement. We know that swearing is not necessary in our leyeryday work on the railrosd, and certainly it does not sound well and loften is embarrassing. In my opin- ion, a ‘Don’t Swear’ club will meet with the approval of a vast multitude ‘of railroad employees, and be ap iplauded by a multitude of the general public.” THE MONITOR HOTEL EMPLOYEE | PRO! KILLED IN FALL Saas IN THE MAT Houseman Washing Windows Hurtles| of JOHN ¢ Five Stories to His Death Notice is H Sam Jackson, 35, 2704 Seward |‘Teditors of : street, houseman at the Wellington |he administr hotel, 1813 Farnam street, was in-|fP€ ™¢, cot stantly killed Thursday afternoon |°U"tY: Nebr when he fell from a sixth story win. |T2°™ in said dow on the east side of the hotel to|°f March, 194 the roof of a one-story building ad-|0f May, 192: joining. each day, for His back was broken and he was ing their clait internally injured. |iustment an Jackson was washing windows, | months are al —_—_ to present t Anyone can do the first half of 25th day of F peel only those who do the sec- BR’ ond hal? avrtve:—-Saleetea: 4t-1-27-28 _Bulle-Nul ) on COFFEE \ Dehicl™ "2 «> Oout of 7 Aly 7. prefer its ‘i ofS umique - pe flavor Se ee ee a ee ee ee a ee JOSEPH COSTELLO BARBER SHOP | Hair Cut .. 35¢ || Shave. ...15¢ | + Prices of all other work ei reasonable scale We are conforming strictly to time and conditions. ! STRICTLY SANITARY | 802 South 13th Street Southwest Corner 13th and Leavenworth PEEP L EEL LEP I ELLE E EEE P LPL E EEE OP EET PEELE EEE E TELE E LEE EOL TET E LEE ESTEE OLED CAREY’S NEIGHBORHOOD | GROCERY and MARKET ie PUTS MAGIC IN YOUR DOLLAR! . Live and Dressed Poultry Free Delivery—Anything, Anywhere | Open on Sundays | We Also Sell BETSY ROSS BREAD 2220 North 27th St. Phone: WE. 6089 | Pee Oe CSCC C SECC ECE C COREE CECE ECC UEC E Eee eee eee * ’ Bill Marsh’s Market 1324 North 24th Street Corner 24th and Hamilton Streets OUR DAILY PRICES Spare Riba. Gee oe Be Fresh Eggs, per dozen . . . . 40c A Full Line of MEATS AND VEGETABLES . ADVO YOUR HOME COFFEE | ap | RCOFFEE “Famous for Flavor” PROBATE NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE of JOHN Q. GREER, deceased. Notice is Hereby Given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, be- fore me, county judge of Douglas county, Nebraska, at the county court room, in said county, on the 28th day of March, 1928, and on the 28th day of May, 1928, at 9 o'clock, A. M., each day, for the purpose of present- ing their claims for examination, ad- justment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 25th day of February, 1928. BRYCE CRAWFORD, At-1-27-28 County Judge. TN ee ee Tee TS C. P. WESIN Grocery Company Now one of the Red and_ White Chain Stores Same Prompt and Courteous Service Better Prices. 2001 Cuming Ja. 1248 : THE : RITE-WAY SYSTEM At : 24th and Patrick ; Are still selling GROCERIES | ‘and MEATS at the LOWEST | | prices in Omaha. ' } “Trade the RITE-WAY and | Bank the Difference” TTT TNE PDO Phone ATlantic 9344 : Res. Phone WEbster 2734 REAL ESTATE Insurance Stocks Bonds | Room 19, Patterson Block Omaha, Nebraska FZ Tis) _FlaveYour YELLOW Z Scribbli PENCIL & Ai WITH THE na RED BAND ai Nes La BB -——~ l= Sea SS > Louise Rice, world famous graphologist, can positively read your talents, virtues and faults in the drawings, words and What nots that you scribble when “Tost in thought”. Send your “‘scribblings” or signature for analysis Bnclose the picture of the Mikado Weds cut from box of Mikado pencils, 2nd Sk ests: Addreas Louise Rice, care of EAGLE PENCIL CO., NEW YORK CITY HERMAN’S Groceries and Meats Quality and Service 2418 No. 24th St. WEBSTER 6915 LOLOL LOLA AAD POLED GOLDEN RULE GROCERY Operated under the W. C. Association Plan. Call Webster 4198 We Deliver NORTH 24th SHOE HOSPITAL 24th and DECATUR ST. SAM POMIDOR, Prop Phone WE. 4240 For real “Down Home” Cooking Bat at “LA FRANCE” CAFE Fresh Vegetables the Year "Round —Where— “SERVICE IS SUPREME” 2526 LAKE ST. Web. 6079 or Web. 4450 MRS, JIMMIE GRIFFIN, Prop. HOTELS Pe PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1016 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P Patton, proprietor, THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cum- ing St. Under new management. Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. DRUG STORES ROSS DRUG STORE, 2306 North 24th Street. Two phones, WHbster 2770 and 2771. Well equipped to supply your needs. Prompt service. THE PEOPLES’ DRUG STORE, 24th and Erskine Streets. We carry a full line. Preseriptions promptly filled. WEbster 6328. “fe C las Sl fied ||_——<$$—$S— \FOR RENT—Two rooms, neatly fur- | nished, strictly modern. Private kitchen and bath, The new*James | Apartments. Call at 2221 North | Twenty-fifth street. Web. 3684. as eee ee FOR RENT—Furnished room in strictly modern home. One block from Dodge carline. Call during business hours, WE. 7126, even- ings, WE. 2480. tf-12-10-26. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room. Modern home. With kitchen priv- ilege. Call Web. 6498. —tf. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Web- | ster 2180. 2516 Patrick avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 22nd | and Grant. Webster 0257. NICELY furnished rooms. All mod- ern. WE. 3960. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room in modern home, kitchen privileges. WE. 3308, 4-T. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms. _ Strictly modern. Kitchen privi- lees. Harney car line. Web. 6613. FOR RENT—Front room and kitch- __enette. Web. 5188. 1204 North ‘Twenty-fitth street. FOR RENT—One three-room apart- ment. Neatly furnished. Webster | 6018. 2514 N. Bist street. FOR RENT— Furnished apartment or furnished room in strictly mod- ern home. Webster 4162. 2310 North Twenty-Second Street. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnish- ed rooms. Near carline. Reason- able. WEbster 1053. FOR RENT—Homelike furnished rooms. 919 North 26th street. _ Tel. Harney 1904. FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Heat. Electric light. Web. 7089. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern home, steam heat, on two | car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379. FOR RENT— Light housekeeping rooms. Web. 1825. 2629 Seward FOR RENT— Furnished rooms in modern home. 2211 Miami street. Tel. Web. 2910. SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reason- able prices. All work guaranteed, 1415 North 24th St., Webster 5084 C. H. HALL, stand, 1403 No. 24th. Baggage and express hauilng to all parts of the city. Phones, stand, WE. 7100; Res., WE. 1056. BEAUTY PARLORS MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientifie scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1164 No. 20th St. WEbster 6194 ' UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers. 2th and Grant Sts, WEbster 1100. | Satisfactory service always. LAWYERS W. B. BRYANT, Attorney and Coun- selor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnam Sts, AT, 9844 or Ken. 4072. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney and Coun- seler-at-Law. Twenty years’ ex- perience. Practices in all courts, Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnams Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. WEBSTER 0520 Say Parntner, Do You Eat at Peat’s Sanitary Cafe Yes, it is the best piace I know for good eating! Hi. BEAT, Prop. 1801 No. 24th St. . Omaha, Nebraska Pttenneeectnnnnencenennetntnte LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 INDUSTRIAL FINANCE Co. 810 WORLD-HERALD BLDG. Salary loans, $10 to $50, on Individual note: steady ‘employment the only requirement, ‘Also larger lonna made ‘on autos, Turnke ture, ete. No financial statement, no in. supervision. JA. 3077. ™ state