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Urban Congestion Imperils Life of Race ```markdown ``` LIFTING LIFT TWO $2.00 a Year nts a Copy THE NEGRO FACES DIRE PROBLEM IN CROWDED CITIES Survey Reveals Alarming Conditions as Result of Drift of Negroes from Country to Populous Cities HIGH RENTS, LOW STANDARDS Abnormally Advanced Death Rate from Tuberculosis, Pneumonia and Infants' Diseases Result of Housing Conditions Atlanta, Ga.—From 1900 to 1925 there was a shift of 2,100,000 Negroes from the country to the cities, more than doubling the urban Negro population, according to an exhaustive study of Negro life and conditions just completed by the Institute of Social and Religious Research. Made under the direction of Dr. T. J. Woofter, jr., of the University of North Carolina, this study covers 16 typical American cities, north and south, and is the first scientific investigation of Negro conditions ever made on anything like a national scale. The report of the investigation has just been issued in a book entitled "Negro Problems in Cities," which treats of the cityward drift of Negro population and the resulting problems of friction, congestion, segregation, exploitation, schools, recreation and delinquency. Congestion in Cities Contrary to the general impression, the report reveals that a little more than half the 2,100,000 Negro migrants stopped in southern cities, though the percentage of gain was very much heavier north than south. In consequence of this rapid shift, overcrowding and congestion in Negro districts were found to be very general. In New York City, for example, Negro population showed a density of 336 per acre, as against 20 in Winston-Salem. In 11 tenement houses in Philadelphia 175 families were found living in 354 rooms. High Death Rate Along with this crowding has gone an abnormally high death rate, particularly from tuberculosis, pneumonia and the diseases of infants. Rents, it was found, were very much higher north than south, with a weekly average of $7.18 per dwelling in the north as against $3.74 in the south. Lynchburg showed the minimum of 60 cents a room per week and Gary the maximum of $1.78. In the case of 747 families living in Harlem, New York, it was found that rents took more than 23 per cent of the total family income. Recreation Facilities Few The investigators discovered a general lack of public recreation facilities in Negro neighborhoods and in consequence, a high rate of juvenile delinquency. The conditions of commercialized recreation, such as pool rooms and dance halls, were found to be deplorable. School Provisions Poor "School funds are not adequate to meet the needs, either north or south," says the report. "Where there are separate Negro schools they are usually a secondary consideration, with fewer seats in proportion than the white schools, more pupils per teacher, more double sessions, poorer salaries, fewer and smaller playgrounds, less adequate provisions for the health and comfort of pupils and few, if any, 'extras', such as libraries, gymnasiums, etc." Home Ownership Grows One of the encouraging signs revealed by the survey is the tendency among Negroes toward home ownership. In every city studied except New Orleans the number of Negro home owners had increased materially, and in northern cities quite rapidly. In most cases the slum sections have remained relatively constant in population, while the population of the home owning sections have been increasing. Mr. William Parks of Denver, Colo., was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt, 2216 No. Twenty-fifth street. THE MONITOR BOY SCOUT EXECUTIVE TO VISIT OMAHA FRIDAY Impressive Investiture Service for Troop No. 7 Will Be Held at Central W.Y.C.A. in Connection with His Visit Mr. Stanley A. Harris of St. Louis, Mo., national director of interracial activities of the Boy Scouts of America will be an Omaha visitor next week. He visits the city for the purpose of quickening interest in the Boy Scout movement, particularly among colored people. He will hold conferences while here and at 8 o'clock sharp Friday night, March 30, at the Young Women's Christian association auditorium, Seventeenth and Howard streets, there will be a public meeting at which Mr. Harris will be the speaker and the impressive investiture service for Troop No. 7 will be conducted by Boy Scout Troop No. 9 from All Saints' church and scout officials, to which the public is invited. Admission will be by ticket which can be secured free from Dr. Craig Morris, and officials of sponsoring troops, T. P. Mahammitt, the Rev. Messrs. C. H. Trusty, John H. Grant, J. W. Garner, and J. P. Jackson; Mrs. M. L. Rhone, Dr. D. W. Gooden and Paul Holliday. FOUR COLORED GRADUATES FROM TECHNICAL HIGH Among the 94 graduates of the winter quarter class of Technical High school who received their diplomas Tuesday morning were four colored students, three girls and one boy. They were Misses Anna Jean Dorsey, Hattie Naomi Maxwell and Constance Belle Singleton and Herbert Lewis. The class was an unusual one inasmuch as the boys outnumbered the girls two to one, there being 67 boys to 27 girls, the ratic being ordinarily the other way. Jean Dorsey, who is talented in art, according to the testimony of Miss McCague, head of the art department, designed the cover for "The Quadrant," the graduate publication. She plans to enter an art school. Constance Singleton is skilled with the needle and hopes to enter an eastern school where she will take designing and dressmaking. The Monitor was unable to learn the plans of Hattie Maxwell or Herbert Lewis, but desires to congratulate all and to wish them success. WOMAN'S AUXILIARY OF SPANISH WAR VETERANS The Woman's Auxiliary, Captain Allen Allensworth camp No. 25, Spanish American War Veterans, met Wednesday evening and held a very interesting meeting. Past Commander George Douglas of Capt. Allensworth camp read several important articles he received from national headquarters. All members who have not paid their dues for 1928 are delinquent February 1st. Don't be one of those to receive a notice by mail. Your dues in the Woman's Auxiliary must be paid in order to remain in good standing. Next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 28 at 8 p. m. at St. Benedict's community home. Refreshments will be served. All members and also all women whose husbands served in the Spanish American war are invited to attend. UNITY CLASS Y. W. C. A. On Good Friday, April 6th, the Unity class will hold a continuous meeting from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. at the home of Attorney A. P. Scruggs, 2310 North Twenty-second street. We hope that every Unity reader in Omaha will attend this meeting some time during the day. Come if you cannot stay but a short while. As we are sure you will be greatly helped. We hope that everyone that can will attend the meeting at the "Y" Sunday, March 25th, from 6 to 7:30 p. m. Subject of the lesson, Power of Thought. We will be dismissed in plenty of time for those who care to go to church. Full line of Unity books and Easter cards on sale. We will also take orders for any books that you care to order by the year. Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, March 23, 1928 EDITORIAL AN EDITORIAL WHICH NAILS THE LIE THAT THE MONITOR FOUGHT SINGLETON IN LAST CAMPAIGN Forasmuch as some are falsely charging that The Monitor opposed the election of Dr. John A. Singleton two years ago and "urged Negro voters to vote for his white opponent," we are republishing in full our editorial of Friday, July 30, 1926, in order that our readers may know for themselves and not from hearsay just what we did say at that time and just what position we took. It will be seen that we carefully analyzed the conditions as they were, presented our readers with cold facts and not guesses, warned against over-confidence or underestimating the strength of Singleton's opponent, frankly admitted that our candidate had his minor faults, which were outweighed by his qualifications, and urged our people to "lay aside petty personal likes and dislikes" and get united behind him, because we had a fighting chance and only a fighting chance to win. Fortunately our people took our advice then and we won. But here is the editorial. Read it carefully, tell us frankly whether we gave good advice or bad, whether we supported our race candidates or opposed them: "We have a fighting chance to nominate at the August primary and to elect in November a member of our race to the state legislature; but let us bear in mind that it is only a fighting chance and by no means a certainty. We gain nothing by deceiving ourselves or others. We are too easily deceived and make claims of political strength which an examination of hard, cold facts does not justify. When we cease to rely upon our imagination and deal with facts we will get somewhere. While we talk others figure. Let us talk less and figure more." Facts and figures tell us that we have a fighting chance, and only a slim fighting chance to send one of our group to the legislature. That chance, as we see it, is in the Ninth District—which includes 12 precincts of the Second Ward, the boundaries of which ward are Lothrop-Bristol street on the north; the Missouri river on the east, the north side of Charles street on the south and the east side of Thirtieth street on the west. "But please bear in mind that the Ninth Legislative District does not include all of the Second Ward. By a skillful gerrymander the Fourth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth precincts, which embrace the territory between Clark and Charles from Eighteenth to Thirtieth, and between Burdette and Charles from Twenty-fourth to Thirtieth are excluded. You never thought of that, did you? Now Precincts 14 and 15 are almost solidly colored, and Precinct 4 very largely so. These heavy colored precincts have been detached from the Ninth District and attached to the Tenth District. This clever trick or maneuver has largely reduced our vote in the Ninth District. Had these three precincts been included you can see what an advantage this would have been to our people. It would have made us the dominant political factor in the district. Our registered voting strength in the district is only about 1,000, while in the ward it is 1,690. The unregistered voters will largely increase this. Our registered vote in the Tenth District is about the same. Weigh well these facts. Not guesses, but carefully collected facts. "These facts show that in both districts if we could poll even our full present registered voting strength, centered on one candidate, and enlist the support of a few hundred white voters, which can be done for a strong candidate, we could elect a representative in either one of these districts, perhaps in both; but that is doubtful. In one certainly. If we could get all our people to register and vote there would be no question about it. In other words, in neither one of these districts, have we enough colored votes to nominate or elect one of our own. This can only be done by combination; and since we have enough votes to defeat any republican candidate in either district, such combination can be made. These, then, are the plain facts: With our race vote centered upon one candidate, it is possible to secure enough support from white voters to nominate and elect one of our number in either of these two legislative districts, but it must be a united and concentrated vote. It cannot be done by scattering our fire. "Viewing these facts, we believe our best fighting chance to nominate a candidate at this time is in the Ninth District, where only one candidate has filed in the person of Dr. John Andrew Singleton. He is a young man, 31 years of age, born and reared in Omaha, a member of a respected pioneer family, and of good education, being a graduate of Central High school and Howard university. He is married, has three children and is a home owner and taxpayer. Like the rest of us, he has his faults, of course. He has a good opinion of himself, which is not the worst of failings, and has a good deal of self-conceit—like the most of us have when we are young, but which is knocked out of us as we grow older. He is a church member and also a member of the American Legion and of several fraternities. These facts are all in his favor. "Laying aside petty, personal likes and dislikes, which we must learn to do, if we ever expect to come into our own politically or otherwise, there is no reason why we cannot get unitedly behind Singleton, not because he is Singleton, but because we ought to have a representative in the House and regain the political prestige we once had in this state when our numbers were one-sixth less than they are now, and he is the available candidate. Getting unitedly behind him we have a fighting chance of nominating him and so demonstrating our ability to put over some one program and by so doing win the respect of those who, because of our divisions, underrate our ability to do and largely regard us as children, pawns or playthings. This is going to be no easy job, for Singleton's rival for the nomination, Walter R. Johnson, who represented the district in the last session, is an excellent young man, deservedly popular in the District. "We hope to see Singleton win, because we believe we have got to continue fighting until we again have a representative in the House, and the Ninth District seems to us, at this time, to offer the best opportunity. If we had only one candidate in the Tenth District, where, unfortunately, we have two—in the persons of Mrs. Jabourness Alice Stewart, a most capable woman, who, if she can be elected, will be an excellent representative; and F. L. Barnett, the chances for winning would be as good, if not better than in the Ninth. But this division, as we see it, radically weakens our chances to win in the Tenth. "The Monitor is anxious to have our people see the situation exactly as it is and not be deceived or deluded by false hopes. We ought to have about 4,000 voters registered and voting in the Ninth and Tenth Legislative Districts—2,000 in each district. We have only 2,000 now registered in both, which means about 1,000 in each district. It is upon this basis that we have to figure our chances for nominating and electing a representative to the state legislature. Knowing the facts, let us act wisely and intelligently. "(Since this was written Mrs. Stewart has died, which alters the situation in the Tenth District.)" Vol. XIII—Number 38 BRINGS WHITE AND NEGRO WOMEN TOGETHER ON WEST COAST Delilah L. Beasley Uses Columns of Oakland Tribute New York, N. Y.—How white and colored clubwomen in California have been brought to co-operate, is told by Miss Delilah L. Beasley in a letter to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Miss Beasley states that five years ago she induced the white papers to present in a fair way news of a small riot. And then she called upon the editor of the Oakland Tribune, a white daily, to ask him to let her present news of her race. Having written a history of the Negro in California Miss Beasley felt she knew something of her people there. She was given, and still writes and edits, a Sunday column entitled "Activities Among Negroes," in the Oakland Tribune, which was read by white clubwomen and brought an invitation from them to colored women to join in their programs. As a consequence 25 colored women were invited as delegates to the Institute of International Relations held in Berkeley from March 6 to 9. MRS. CHARLES SOUTH DIES SUDDENLY Mrs. Samantha I. South, of 2416 Blondo street, widow of the late Charles South, who died May 16, 1923, expired suddenly Sunday morning at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. McTassell, 2802 North Twenty-fifth street, a close personal friend with whom she was spending the evening, when she complained of feeling ill Mrs. South had been a resident of Omaha for 38 years, coming to the city from St. Louis when a girl 12 years old. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Kittie A. Johnson, and one son, Orlo U., a clerk in the office of Otto J. Bauman, county treasurer. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Myers' Funeral home, Father John Albert Williams, rector of St. Philip's Episcopal church, officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn. URBAN LEAGUE OFFICIAL HERE FOR SEVERAL DAYS Mr. T. Arnold Hill of New York, director of the industrial relations department of the National Urban league, arrived in the city Monday morning to spend two weeks here in the interest of the Omaha branch, which it is planned to have in operation on or about April 1, although the secretary will not be able to be on the ground until at least a month later. Some preliminary work will have to be done before the secretary's arrival and a good deal of this will be done by Mr. Hill during his stay here. The headquarters of the Omaha branch of the Urban league will be temporarily located at the Colored Free Employment bureau at Twenty-fourth and Patrick avenue. WALTER WHITE ASKED TO WRITE ON LYNCHING FOR FRENCH MAGAZINE New York, N. Y.—Walter White, assistant secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, now on a year's leave for creative writing under a Guggenheim fellowship in France, has been asked by the publisher of The Journal de la Semaine, a weekly magazine published in Paris, to write a series of five articles completely setting forth the nature and evils of lynching in America. good, if not better than in the see it, radically weakens our o "The Monitor is anxious to exact as it is and not be deced. We ought to have about 4,000 the Ninth and Tenth Legislature. We have only 2,000 now about 1,000 in each district. I to figure our chances for nomination to the state legislature. Karly and intelligently. "(Since this was written Mr. the situation in the Tenth Dist GROWING THANK YOU Whole Number 659 f Race THOUSAND GUESTS ATTEND DINNER FOR OSWALD VILLARD Glowing Tribute Paid Editor of The Nation by James Weldon Johnson for Services Rendered Negro Race CHAMPIONS UNPOPULAR CAUSE New York City—Upwards of 1,000 persons attended the dinner given recently in honor of Oswald Garrison Villard at the Hotel Pennsylvania, in recognition of his public service. Roger Baldwin of the American Civil Liberties union was chairman, and Rev. John Haynes Holmes, toastmaster at the dinner. The speakers were Zona Gale, the novelist; Mrs. Florence Kelley, secretary of the National Consumers league and a member of the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Heywood Broun, Freda Kirchway, one of The Nation's editors, and James Weldon Johnson. Mr. Villard himself spoke in acknowledgement of the public tribute. In his address Mr. Johnson spoke specially of the services Mr. Villard has rendered to the cause of the Negro in America, in particular of the meeting called by him in 1909 as a result of which the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was born. Mr. Johnson said in part: "In the summer of 1908 there occurred in Springfield, Ill., the old home of Abraham Lincoln a race riot in which Negroes were beaten to death in the streets and even at the base of the monument of the great emancipator. A few brave souls in New York City met together and talked over the situation. They were Miss Mary White Ovington, William English Walling and Dr. Henry Moskowitz. They felt that something ought to be done to save the work of the Abolitionists, of Abraham Lincoln and those who had died for a great cause. In their extremity they turned to Oswald Garrison Villard and it was he who drafted and issued the Lincoln Birthday Call, on February 12, 1909, addressed to the conscience, the humanity and the honor of the nation. The call was signed by 53 outstanding liberals and was answered by a great mass meeting held in historic Cooper Union, the meeting at which the National-Association for the Advancement of Colored People was born." Mr. Johnson referred to Mr. Villard's courage, saying: "No just cause has been so unpopular that Mr. Villard has been afraid to strike a blow in its behalf. I say this as a representative of the least popular cause in America." POLICEMAN IS DEAD Phil Scott, a member of the police force, died at his home, 2511 Charles street, Tuesday afternoon, after a two weeks' illness with pneumonia. THE NEIGHBORHOOD LITERARY REVIEW The Neighborhood Literary Review held its monthly meeting on February 28 at the residence of Mrs. L. T. Boggus. The club at this time is reviewing the works of Thomas Hardy and many interesting discussions and ideas are brought out. A tempting luncheon was served by the hostess and the club adjourned to hold its next meeting March 27 with Miss Jennie Robinson, 3717 Parker street as hostess. Ninth. But this division, as we chances to win in the Tenth. have our people see the situation divided or deluded by false hopes. Voters registered and voting in Districts—2,000 in each district registered in both, which means it is upon this basis that we have nating and electing a representative, knowing the facts, let us act wise. Mrs. Stewart has died, which alter- trict.)" THE MAIL A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED OF COLOREN PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AND MONITOR PUBLISH Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, A Nebraska, under the THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, W. W. MOSLEV, 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 say to be sent through the mail in advance. A reasonable time for renewals. At the expiration subscriptions are not renewed. If this is not done, post publication. Those, therefore, receiving The Monitor must tions are paid, as the law ments 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. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, July 2, 1915 at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 AN IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS The postal regulations require that for newspapers to be sent through the mails subscriptions must be paid in advance. A reasonable time, thirty days, is allowed for renewals. At the expiration of this period, where subscriptions are not renewed, the paper must be stopped. If this is not done, postal privileges are denied the publication. Those, therefore, who desire to continue receiving The Monitor must see to it that their subscriptions are paid, as the law requires, in advance. Statements are being sent to all those who owe, or our collector will call—and unless your subscription is paid we will be compelled to cut off your paper which, of course, we do not want to do. We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or pay the penalty. Our Choice for President in 1928 is WALTER W. HEAD of Nebraska An Astute, Able, Clear-headed Business Man GET BUSY FOR TEACHERS It is none too early to resume a definite and determined campaign to secure the appointment of some of our qualified young women as teachers in the public school of Omaha for the support of which we pay our proportionate share of the taxes. Our request is just and we must keep up a determined fight until we get them. Do as other citizens do when they are really in earnest for what they want, send delegation after delegation in large numbers to the meetings of the Board of Education and insist on action. A GOOD MOTTO President Burke of the Board of Education in his brief address to the graduates of Technical High school Tuesday morning, in presenting their diplomas, used a quotation that we as individuals and a race might wisely choose as a motto. It was this: "Dare and go forward; have courage and all will come out." GOOD CITIZENSHIP The direct primary law was enacted in order that the people and not a few political bosses should select suitable candidates to run for various offices necessary for the conduct of government. Every primary election therefore is of great importance. Registration, if one has not registered, or has moved since his last registration is necessary, if one desires to vote. It is difficult to get people to register for the pri- Church SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 a. m. Holy Communion 10 a. m. Sunday School 11 a. m. Sung Eucharist With Sermon 8 p. m. Service and Sermon The Church With a Welcome and a Message, Come PAGE TWO maries or to vote. Good citizenship demands that the people take an interest in all elections, primary and general. It is up to them to say into whose hands they are willing to place public affairs. Our own people should realize the importance of voting. Register and vote. THINK THIS OVER "Some of us are too busy for our own good and others are not busy enough to let the other fellow's business alone." This was a statement made by a very busy and useful young woman of this city in our presence the other day. Think it over. To which of these classes do you belong? LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Editor of The Monitor: Permit me to say a few words of indorsement on the splendid editorials which appeared in The Monitor of March 16, captioned "A Clear Cut Issue," and "The Point." Your courageous stand on these important issues deserves the commendation of every sound and loyal member of our race in this community. Let us all send up a grand and glorious Amen. Shall the Negroes of this community select their own leadership or have it selected for them? Shall we jump at the crack of some driver's whip like cringing slaves or assert our manhood? Are we to be mere puppets of somebody's whim, or are we free and intelligent men and women whose rights and liberties are to be respected? Each and every one of these ques tions are golden texts within them Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector selves and ought to be preached and proclaimed from both pulpit and press until the last vote is cast and counted in the primaries April 10th. The answer should be one, united and unequivocal NO. It should make our blood boil in contempt and resentment at any suggestion that we do otherwise. We should, one and all, rally around this lead and establish the fact that we shall not always be like the herds of sheep which follow "Billy" to the slaughter. go him one for run for office are two qui requires only forts as Mr. for public on hard work a fort to enable is to this the ourselves and to accompany this reason Davis' zigzag Why point o When we note our social, civic and economic circumstances in this community and see that at best we are rated very cheaply; when we are virtually if not actually told that our people are not taken seriously in any attempt they make; when we observe that more and more everything that is worth while is being taken from us; when it is believed that it matters not how much is taken from us and how little is given to us there will be plenty of us who will be heavenly satisfied; and that it matters little what plan we settle upon for our betterment, there will be some of us who, when shown the color of a dollar bill, will quickly flop and "sell out;" it is inconceivable how some of us in the face of all this can muster up the brass to give ourselves over for any price and for any purpose which has for its aim the further humiliation of our people. And yet, sad to say, there are those among us who can be counted on to do that very thing at any time and against any thing that is done or attempted in our behalf, for a mere pecuniary pittance. How can we ever expect to climb out of the rut when every time some of us take the lead in championing our cause, some others of us slip to the back door of the opposition camp and blast the whole works? Speaking of Mr. C. F. Davis of Council Bluffs, whose article appeared in the Omaha Guide, March 9th, who was so gracious as to term our whole important, crucial fight here as "nothing," may I say, that to term his entire discussion as a rather lengthy mass of heterogeneous generalities, would be exercising very generous charity. Mr. Davis, being a resident of even another state, far removed from any possible scar of the battle, can be pardoned for not being able to convince us of having any genuine interest in the subject. But it also has the earmarks of the mercenary "patriot." These kind of "patriots," you know, usually are not very particular what they say or do. It is perfunctory with them and cannot be taken seriously. Notwithstanding his race pride, if nothing more, ought to have checked him in characterizing the courageous stand of The Monitor in the issue of March 2nd as "much ado about nothing." He reflects on his own intelligence. Mr. Davis must either have a good sense of humor himself or he misunderstands his readers. We are too serious about the grave task immediately before us to take the time to laugh at his jokes. For instance, he tells us that inasmuch as two insurance companies down in North Carolina can do the same line of business in the same state and not hurt each other, that such a small matter as a couple or so colored candidates running against each other, and against one white candidate here, despite the small margin of votes, ought to do as well as a couple of insurance companies. Argumentum ad absurdum! He argues further, that according to the constitution, every man has an inherent right to run for public office. With this nobody disagrees. We go him one further in saying not only run for office, but hold office. These are two quite different things. It requires only such disinterested efforts as Mr. Davis is making to run for public office; but it will require hard work and a sincere united effort to enable one to hold office. It is to this task we have addressed ourselves and are working assiduously to accomplish. And it is for just this reason we cannot follow Mr. Davis' zigzag process of reasoning. Why point out to us a detour route when we are already on the good straight road? Mr. Davis says that public sentiment will fly in the face of the appointment of Dr. McMillan. Righto. But from all evidences thus far known, it seems to be a genuine struggle among almost all of our people to make this a field day, not so much for either of the candidates personally, but to leave no doubt in the minds of the world hereafter, that we shall do our own selecting, thinking, and voting in the future, whether the consequences be win, lose or draw. If we win, we, and not somebody behind the screen will do it. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LIGISLATURE—Adv. PLEASANT GREEN SUNDAY SCHOOL Supt. A. H. Hamler called the school to order promptly at 9:30 a. m. and each teacher was in his place. The lesson was from Prov. Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life. You should not miss the great chance of coming out to visit our Sunday school for you would get joy and pleasure out of being there as well as out of the lesson. Everyone who comes out is always well satisfied. To gain power you must work hard for it, so that is what our teachers are doing, and it is why they are so well prepared each Sunday. The attendance was 159. Superintendent Hamler talked on the lesson after which Rev. Z. E. McGee, our pastor, gave an address. Pleasant Green Sunday school is still the leading Sunday school of the west. Try and beat us. THE LA VEIJO BANDA The La Veijo Banda held its meeting on March 16 with Miss Ethel Hughes, 2905 Erskine street, as hostess. The afternoon was given over to business of the club. Three new members were voted in and arrangements made for a line party to be given March 27th at a down town theater. A delicious three course luncheon was served by the hostess after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. A. Rafferty, 2901 Erskine street on March 30. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE—Adv. Subscribe for THE MONITOR Omaha’s Old Reliable Race Weekly 13th Year Largest Circulation $2.00 a Year GEO. H. W. BULLOCK. 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See us about our ready-built garages with our sectional reinforced concrete foundation. N. W. WARE ATTORNEY AT LAW 1208 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska Phones Webster 6613-Atlantic 8192. ATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE mer 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACK NIZE THE STATE FURNITURE both and Dodge Streets Tel. JACK DO YOU READ ALL OF THE ADS? M. Hermann Nachschoen TIRE SHOP RY STATION Corner 17th and Capitol Ave A lumber bill. Re-screen, re- lag in the repairing line. Lay windows. See us about our our sectional reinforced con R & WRECKING CO. WEBster 2234 STATE FURNITURE CO. sets Tel. JACKSON 131 Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. John South of Fremont were called to the city by the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles South. Vote for F. L. BARNETT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.—Adv. Mrs. A. McQuarter and Mrs. Cleo Bell were called to Chicago by the death of their sister, Mrs. Sophronia Washington, 6127 Loomis boulevard. Mrs. Washington was here two years ago at the time of the death of her mother, Mrs. Lucile Carter. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. Mme. Jessie Andrews Zackery and her accompanist, Miss Andras Lindsay of New York, arrived from Denver, Monday morning and departed for Chicago Tuesday morning. While in the city they were the house guests of Mrs. Martha Taylor Smith, 2211 Ohio street, whose beautiful residence is the mecca for our colored celebrities. Mrs. Smith is an ideal hostess. She extended the use of her Nash sedan to the artists and also entertained a few of their friends after the concert at her pleasant home. FOR RENT—Front room with kitchenette. Webster 5188. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE.—Adv. Rev. A. B. Simmons, pastor of Mt. Triumph Baptist church, Oklahoma City, Okla., is spending his vacation visiting his mother, Mrs. S. A. Simmons, his brother Joel D. and his sister, Mrs. Jessie Ewing, 2532 Charles street. Mr. Arnold T. Hill of New York is stopping at the residence of Mrs. James H. Smith, 2211 Ohio street, during his visit to Omaha in the interest of the Urban league. VOTE FOR F. L. BARNETT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.—Adv. The Ministers' Alliance held their regular weekly meeting Monday. Mrs. Grace Hutten of the Associated Charities and Miss Gertrude Lucas of the Welfare Board presented certain social conditions which have confronted them in their work and for which they requested the assistance of the Alliance. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE.—Adv. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon held a well attended and interesting meeting Tuesday afternoon as the guests of Mrs. Sarah Lewis, 2862 Cass street. The Elite Whist club which has substituted the study of literature for cards during Lent held an interesting meeting last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J. E. Brown, 2885 Miami and has as its study Negro musicians. TWO 15-PIECE ORCHESTRAS AT DREAMLAND HALL The annual musicians' ball given under the auspices of Local No. 558 A. F. of M. will be held Friday evening, March 30th, at Dreamland hall. Two 15-piece orchestras made up of players from Adams', Desdunes', the Dixie Ramblers, Simon Harrold's Melody Boys, Hunter's Serenaders, Nite Owls, Turner's and Walter's Tennesseeans orchestras will play continuously from 10 p. m. until (?). No advance in price. Committee is composed of S. Harrold, L. Gaines and Mrs. T. Clark. DOMESTIC SCIENCE AND BRIDGE CLUB MEETS The Domestic Science and Bridge club met with Mrs. Fred Trusty, 2718 North Twenty-eighth avenue, March 7. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess, followed by the playing of bridge. The first prize was won by Mrs. Jessica Wright and the booby by Mrs. Fred McDaniels. WAITERS' WIVES' CLUB HOLDS ART EXHIBIT The Waiters' Wives Art and Social club gave a beautiful art exhibit and tea, March 15, at the home of Mrs. W. A. Carr, 2628 Maple street, showing the work for one year. The affair was largely attended and highly complimented. Thomas Falconer County Commissioner Charles A. McCloud York, Nebraska Vote for him at the April 10 state-wide primaries for renomination. Jessie Andrews Zackery of New York, coloratura soprano, received an ovation and delighted the overflow audience that packed the Zion Baptist church Monday night. Many were turned away when standing room was at a premium. Many were forced to hear her from the steps on the outside and were pleased to catch the strains of her remarkable voice as it penetrated the air as if by radio. As early as 6:30 p. m. the throngs began to pour into the auditorium which by 8 o'clock was crowded with an appreciative audience. Jessie Andrews Zackery, a pupil of Oscar Saenger, has won for herself in America a place in the front rank without regard to race as a most gifted singer. Her voice is of an extraordinary quality and range. She sings with exquisite musical intelligence and is intensely charming. Mme. Zackery has a pleasing personality and possesses unusual poise, grace and dignity. Her winsome smile thrilled the audience and she held the vast audience of approximately two thousand spellbound with the rendition of her program of romantics, classics and Negro spirituals. Mme. Zackery opened her program with a group "Nina" by Pergolesi, "Nymphs and Shepherds" by Purcell, and "Care Selve" by Handel. Her rendition throughout was flawless. She proved a super master of musical art in her interpretation of "Caro Nome" by Verdi. The grand opera group, "Du bist die Ruh," Schubert; "Zueignung at the Ball," Tchaikowsky; "A Dream," Grieg, showed fineness of expression and highest merit of voice. "Depuis le jour Charpentier," brought the rich tones of her high coloratura voice that took the audience by storm. Her next group opened with that pleasing number "Blackbirds' Song" by Cyril Scott and three other songs in this group carried her hearers to realms unknown in voice. Mme. Zackery's last group, four Negro spirituals, "Were You There," arranged by Burleigh; "Hold On," Hall Johnson; "City Called Heaven," Hall Johnson; and "Everytime I Feel the Spirit," Lawrence Brown, did so electrify the vast audience that she was compelled to give three curtain calls with her accomplished accompanist, Nearly all our rea others ought Thomas County Co Republican Candid Deserves Yo Vote for Hi Charles A York, N M. Vote for him at the Apr for reno Andras Lindsay of New York, who is an artist with piano and pipe organ. Miss Lindsay played Etude in C Minor with marvelous technique. So overwhelming was the audience in its approval and deep enjoyment and appreciation of one of the grandest programs rendered in Omaha for many years that many requests have been made to the management to present the young artist in a return engagement at the auditorium. Mme. Zackery made this her introductory western tour. She hopes to return to Europe this fall for another year's study and on her return to the states will make a general tour. She is a real artist possessing simplicity that enhances her to all who see or meet her. The public of Omaha, Council Bluffs and vicinity demonstrated a sense of co-operation that is greatly appreciated by the management who sponsored Mme. Zackery for the benefit of St. John A. M. E. and Zion Baptist churches. Y.W.C.A. The regular monthly vesper service of the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., will be held March 25th, at the branch, sponsored by the religious and general education committee. We have a rich spiritual treat for all who attend. The program is to be as follows: Devotion, Mrs. J. D. Lewis; Vocal solo, "Carmena" (by request), Mrs. Estella Robertson; Address, Mrs. Maud Garner; Group of sacred songs, Mr. Thomas Dooley. The trip to California sponsored by the religious and general education committee, begins Friday evening, March 30, from the Union station (Y. W. C. A.) at 8 p. m. First stopover will be Denver with a steak fry free to all. Round trip tickets 35 cents. aders know and all to know that Falconer commissioner rate for Re-Election our Support! in April 10th . McCloud Nebraska Clean Special for Hats Clear Caps . All works will conv will open 2707 All W Republican Candidate National Committeeman for NEBRASKA He has filled the position since 1920. 10 state-wide primaries nomination. --- VOTE FOR Abel V. 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EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA Now the lowest prices and best terms on U. S. TIRES Delivery to any part of Town Open Evenings and Sunday Mornings 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 Lake T Beginning Mon Gonzel BIG MUSICAL Snappy Co Also Feature Lake T FRAN HOW (KNOWN AS F Lake Theatre Beginning Monday and All We onzell Wh ING MUSICAL JAMBORED Snappy Colored Revue Also Feature Pictures Lake Theatre FRANCIS S. OWEL (KNOWN AS FRANK HOWELL) Beginning Monday and All Week BIG MUSICAL JAMBOREE Snappy Colored Revue Also Feature Pictures PETER H. BURKE FRANCIS S. HOWELL Primary Electi Primary Election April 10, 1922 ties and best terms on TIRES anniversary Sale Balloon $7.95 by part of Town and Sunday Mornings Tire Co. Principal Cities ory's Ave. at 17th St. n Bldg. A. 0571 family Service' s' and Gents' Wearing ehold Furnishings LAUNDERING - - 4c per lb. - - 6c per lb. Dry—Family Finish —Blankets, Etc. SHERMAN Theatre ay and All Week l White L JAMBOREE ored Revue re Pictures Theatre CIS S. WELL (BANK HOWELL) Present Judge of the SUPREME COURT filling vacancy caused by the death of Judge George A. Day Vote for HOWELL for Judge of the Supreme Court on April 10, 1928 PAGE THREE ervice" lb. lb. ish MAN 28 PAGE FOUR An interesting bit of ceremony takes place each day in the house of representatives convenes. A distinguished-looking individual enters the chamber and walks slowly to the front bearing aloft the mace, which the house maintains as its symbol of power. At the speaker's stand he turns to the right and fastens the staff on that side of the platform. It is an official announcement that the house of representatives is now in session and vested with the power to transact legislative business. The mace resembles a flagpole capped by a gleaming metal eagle. Its keeper's sole duty is to appear twice on the floor of the house on days when it is in session, bringing the mace in when the body convenes, and when it adjourns, carrying it back to the office of the sergeant-at-arms with the same deliberate step. The only time during a day of business when the mace is removed before adjournment is when the house goes into committee of the whole to consider some piece of specific legislation. When it is officially in legislative session again the mace is returned. There is, of course, no "blue blood," but the term, generally used in a complimentary sense as denoting gentle birth, does really hark back to color origin. Not of blood, though. The reference is to the color of the veins. Families who through several generations possessed sufficient wealth to enable them to escape manual work developed skins of a very fine texture, and through the latter the veins showed blue. That would be especially apparent in the hands and forearms. The skins of those who, unblessed with wealth, had to work became hard, and the veins were hardly discernable. Thus, although "blue-velned" or "fine-skinned" would have been more correct, the term "blue-blooded" came into use to denote the aristocracy, and it would seem, from old writings, that it was the popular belief that the term expressed the literal fact.—Kansas City Times. Siamese River Gardens In most eastern countries the rivers run low during the nonrainy period of the year, to such an extent that islands of mud and silt appear in many places. These are often cultivated, their harvest being gathered before the flood stage of the river re-occurs. In the north of Siam, near the border town of Chhengmai, the many little islands that make their appearance in the river Me Ping are cultivated by the Inhabitants as vegetable gardens, says the Wide World magazine. Little lookout sheds are constructed from which the owners keep watch of their crops. Scarcely an inch of space is wasted by these industrious folk and several kinds of European vegetables are grown. When the river rises again, all these carefully tilled gardens disappear. Unfulfilled Prophecy Joseph Jefferson, celebrated actor, believed he would be remembered by posterity as a painter rather than for his stage triumphs. One day, toward the end of his life, he was showing William H. Crane—Mr. Crane relates the incident in "Footprints and Echoes"—a painting he had just finished. "Do you know, William," he said. "I think that whatever lasting fame will be mine when I am gone, will come through my brush and not through anything I have done on the stage." "I don't suppose," comments Crane. "anyone loks at Jefferson's paintings today, or even remembers that he was a painter." Papal Claim Still Stands In 1871 the Italian government absorbed as part of the territory of Italy much of the property over which the pope of Rome had exercised and claimed jurisdiction and possession. The Italian government placed to the credit of the Vatican a sum of money and certain guarantees which have not been accepted by the Roman authorities. It is said that the Italian government is anxious to adjust the matter, but so far the papal claim has not been diminished, which is temporal power or jurisdiction over the disputed territory. Prospective Ruin "Hey, Aaron!" called Abner Applidry, "where you going, all rigged out in your new suit of clothes?" "Don't tell anybody," replied Aaron Alired, "but I'm going to ask old man Rackett for his daughter's hand in marriage." "H'm! Looks like a pity to ruin a new suit of clothes that way." Unclassified A new serial in the Woman's Home Companion is labeled "a story about the younger generation." says a contemporary editor, "But why is nothing said about any generation except the younger and the older? There ought to be a middle generation." Bonehead, Anyway That dietitian who says that soup's no good that isn't made with bones is very marrow-minded.—Farm and Fireside 25 STATES, 50 CITIES BEGIN N.A.A.C.P. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE New York City—Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 25 states and more than 50 cities have already entered the nationwide membership drive of the association, it was announced today at the N. A. A. C. P. national office, 69 Fifth avenue. Robert W. Bagnall, director of branches, said that indications pointed to one of the most successful campaigns the N. A. A. C. P. has ever had. "Much enthusiasm is being shown," said Mr. Bagnall, "and there is keen interest especially in such branches as are conducting contests having for their prize a trip to the Los Angeles conference next June." Among the cities in which N. A. A. C. P. membership driyes are under way are: Mobile, Ala.; Oakland, Cal.; Denver, Colo.; Washington, D. C.; New Orleans, La.; Springfield, Mass.; Detroit, Mich.; Jackson, Miss. Omaha, Neb.; Atlantic City, N. J. Long Branch, N. J.; Buffalo, N. Y. Cleveland, Ohio; and Wheeling, W. Va. RE-ELECT SINGLETON TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE.—Adv. NEGRO ART AND WRITING FEATURE IN 3 NEW YORK SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS New York, N. Y.—Three leading daily newspapers of New York City, the New York Times, the Herald-Tribune and the World, featured the Negro in their literary and dramatic columns of Sunday, March 11, according to a compilation made by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which shows the following items: New York Times: Illustration in the dramatic section showing Messrs. Miller and Lyles, librettista and comedians of "Keep Shufflin'," and other members of the cast. Extended review in the literary section of "Home to Harlem," a new novel by the colored poet and writer, Claude McKay, just published by Harper & Brothers, New York. New York Herald-Tribune: Two reviews in the literary section written by colored writers. One of the reviews is by Eric Walrond, author of "Tropic Death," and comments on "Rainbow Round My Shoulder," a book written about a Negro wanderer by Howard W. Odum, a southern white man. The other review by a colored writer in the Herald-Tribune literary section, is written by Gwendolyn B. Bennett, of the staff of "Opportunity," who also reviews Claude McKay's "Home to Harlem," calling it a "blue-black symphony." New York World: In the literary section of the New York World appeared the third review of McKay's book, written by Abbe Niles, who compares it with Odum's "Rainbow Round My Shoulder." In the dramatic section of the World is a large portrait head of Paul Robeson, who has just joined the cast of "Porgy." And in the color gravure section is a picture showing one of the scenes from "Porgy." The World also publishes an article entitled "Noted Southern Writer Discovers Real Harlem," written by T. S. Stribling, author of "Black and White," "Teeftallow," "Birthright" and co-author of the play "Rope," based on his novel. In citing the various illustrations and articles printed in the leading daily newspapers of New York City and of the north; the N. A. A. C. P. pointed to the fact, that in all of them the Negro, whether as actor, writer, or reviewer, was being treated on exactly the same basis as his white equals. APRIL CRISIS PUBLISHES SCHOOL STUDY OF NEGROES IN OKLAHOMA New York City—The April number of the Crisis magazine, out shortly, publishes the fourth in the series of studies of common school education for Negroes in southern states, the present study analyzing conditions in Oklahoma. The article is written by Horace Mann Bond, M. A., and shows that school figures indicate a decreasing Negro population in Oklahoma owing to the northward and southwestward migration. Commenting on the low attendance figures for the state, Mr. Bond writes: "Attendance figures show such disgracefully low averages for most of the counties of the state that it is obvious that many children are receiving but little profit from their irregular attendance." Other features of the April Crisis include a picture of the late Dr. Matthew Anderson, with a eulogy by Dr. Francis Grimke; "Bathesa of Sinner's Run," a story by Maude Irwin Owens; and articles and news about the Negro compiled from magazines and newspapers of the world, including those of East, West and South Africa. THE MONITOR Mrs. H. W. Botts was called to St. Joseph, Mo., last Saturday on account of an aunt who died there. Mrs. Lillian Kenney is reported ill at her home this week. Mr. P. L. Moore is reported improving in health. Mrs. E. J. Griffin entertained the Utopian Art club at her home last Thursday night. The dinner for the benefit of the church was well patronized. A CENTENARIAN PASSES ON Mrs. Margaret Brown passed away March 14 at 11:50 p. m. at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. W. W. Mosley, 1335 Rose street, and after being seven weeks bedfast, though having been in failing health for some time. Mother Browne was born in Winchester, Ky., on May 10, 1828. Hence, her age is reckoned at 99 years, 10 months and four days. She came to Lincoln with her family about 45 years ago from Lawrence, Kansas, prior to which she came west years before. Her family was mostly reared in Lincoln. She was the widow of Mack Brown, who died in March, 1894. Of their union 13 children were born, six of whom still survive her. At her bedside were three daughters, Mrs. Irene Mosley, Mrs. Naomi Wright, and Mrs. Telitha Lindsey; two sons-in-law, W. W. Mosley, J. T. Wright, both of Lincoln. The oldest daughter, Mrs. J. H. Malone of Monrovia, Cal., the grandson, T. H. White, Elinore, Cal.; two sons, Mack Brown of Lawrence, Kansas, and William Brown of Junction City, Colo., were not present. Mother Brown professed a hope in Christ long years ago and has ever since lived a devout Christian life, always attended church, and cared for her family until they became of age and able to go for themselves. She was a charter member of Mount Zion Baptist church, in which she was interested in the welfare of until her last. The funeral was held quietly in Henry Brown's undertaking parlors Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. H. W. Botts of Mount Zion Baptist church was in charge. Rev. M. C. Knight, pastor of Quinn Chapel A. M. E., read the scripture after which Rev. Mr. Botts delivered the obituary. He chose the following text: Job 5:23 from which he delivered a most profound sermon that was well taken by his hearers, as it described the manner in which the deceased lived, and her fixed reward in the ending of life's career on earth. Pall bearers were Prof. W. R. B. Alexander, Nimrod Ross, Robert Granger, C. C. Stith, George B. Todd. Floral offerings were fine. May those whom she left behind emulate her life. Interment in Wyuka. Ministerial Alliance Augments Legion Membership The beneficient effect of the city-wide publicity given to the Legion membership drive by members of the Ministerial Alliance, from their respective pulpits, has already resulted in a steady influx of applicants at Legion headquarters. Roosevelt Post No. 30 is indeed fortunate in having for its chaplain the Rev. Charles H. Trusty, whose valuable suggestion was responsible for our enlistment of the services and co-operation of the Alliance. The Alliance shares equally with the Legion the distinction of being a powerful and influential factor in the civic life of this city and certainly deserves the hearty co-operation and support of all kindred organizations. These broad visioned racial enthusiasts function on a basis of unselfishness, having for their objective "the common good of all." The remarkably efficient manner in which the Alliance "opened new avenues of employment" for our group, is worthy of the highest commendation. Day by day, "the principles of Legionism" are becoming more deeply imbedded in the minds and hearts of the intelligent American public. The reason of this unparalleled popularity is that "IN PEACE, AS IN WAR—WE SERVE." Adjutant Ray L. Williams, accompanied Comrade Arthur Paxton to the U. S. Veterans' Diagnostic-Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, last Saturday evening. Arrangements for admission to this high grade institution were made through the officials of the local Veterans' bureau, which is further evidence of their efforts and willingness to serve disabled veterans. In your daily contact with men, let your watchword be "JOIN THE LEGION NOW." LINCOLN, NEB. SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY LAKE THEATRE TO REOPEN The Lake theater will open Monday, March 26, with a new policy. The first week will feature the famous Gonzel White and her big musical show. There will also be feature pictures and the Lake patrons are promised a real treat. Mr. Sam Nestor of Kansas City will have full charge of management and plans on obtaining some of the same shows that are now playing in Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and expressions of sympathy offered through the illness and death of our daughter, grand-daughter and niece. MRS. H. C. RICHARDSON MR. LE ROY A. RICHARDSON MR. and MRS. GEO. A. LITMAN SUBWAY SHOE STORE "Saves You Money" 114 So. 16th St. PETER H. Attorney General O.S. Spillman Republican Nomination for Whose Wise and Courageous Administration of the Attorney General's Office Through Three Terms Has Made That Office a Power for the Protection of the People of Nebraska. PETER H. Many of you knew him when he was a schoolboy. He has always lived in your neighborhood. Sam E. KLAVER Lawyer Republican Candidate for State Representative Your vote for him will be appreciated. LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 CARD OF THANKS Vote for Candidate for the United States Senator MRS. TRUEHART DIES Mrs. Birdie M. Truehart, aged 46, of 1443 South Seventeenth street, died at Emmanuel hospital early Tuesday. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Truehart, a daughter, Audrey, and other relatives. The body was shipped to Atchison, Kans., Wednesday night by Undertaker Myers for burial. HERMAN'S Groceries and Meats QUALITY and SERVICE 2418 No. 24th St. Webster 6915 FRESH MEATS and VEGETABLES 2754 Lake St. Web. 3091 Open Saturday until 10:30 p.m. Jas. Colquith, Prop. "The bigger you are the farther you can reach up and help the other fellow." 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. 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