St. Louis Argus

DISCRIMINATIONS DUE TO RACE PREJUDICE MUST BESTOPPED Don't Let The Son Go Down VOL. VII, NO. 27 LIEUTS. PARKS AND FARRER VISIT ST. LOUIS—HAVE BEEN IN BIG ARGONNE FOREST DRIVE. SAW FIERCE FIGHTING Led Eleven Raiding Squads into No-Mar'sLand—Both Are New Exports and Will Be Sent to Camps to Give instructions. First Lieutenants Clemme G. Parks and C. L. Farrer of the 22 R. I. U. S., returned from France on October 11, and spent a couple of days in St Louis, the guests of Dr. C. A. Hancock. They have both seen active service in the hardest of the fight in France and have been returned to the United States to recuperate their health from the effects of being "gassed," in some of the most desperate fighting in which our forces have been engaged. The regiment they were with was attached to the French forces. The Lieutenants state they were in the big advance at Saint Michel; Solosia, Chateau Thierry and Thia Court; it was, at the latter place where they were gassed and were relieved after they had been in the fight three days without food or sleep. They give hair-raising descriptions of some famous drives. They tell of the aerial devastation in France and Belgium, where large towns have been destroyed, not a building being left intact. They speak in glowing terms of the splendid accomplishments of our forces and talk interestingly of the good French people and their country. They are bitter against the Germans for their barbarity toward women and children. The Negroes they say, are great fighters and doing good work. The Germans fear them, believing them to be savages. The officers have trouble holding the Colored boys back. Conducted Eleven Riding Parties Lieutenant FarFar conducted eleven raiding parties into "No-Man's-Land, and has several German prisoners to his credit. His home is in El Paso, Texas. (He was a civilian truc- driver during the Mexican troubles, and was a member of the army, guns and will teach automatic arms at one of the cantonments after he recoveries from the grazing. Leutentian Parks lives at Ft. Scott, and for 3 years was a member of the famous 24th infantry and entered the first training camp at Fort Dodge. He was gassed twice in the Argonne drive and is still suffering from the effects. He is an expert on automatic rifle, haynet and grenades, which he will teach in this country after recovering. He wears a sharp shooter's medal and displayed the other trophies of war. The 23rd division, to which the St. Louis boys were attached, had not reached the string line when Parks and Parre were sent home. The Leutentians left for their homes Thursday, where they will have about a week to rest. SOLDIERS IN FRANCE MAY EACH RECEIVE CHRISTMAS PACKAGE Every soldier, officer or member of the American expeditionary force will be entitled to receive from America, one Christmas package not larger than 3 pounds, 3 pounds in weight, according to the general order just issued. An official coupon, which must be patted on the package, will be given to each member of the American expedition. The package is a friend or relative from whom a package is expected. The packages must be seals before November 20th. ARE YOU WRITING TO MORE THAN ONE BOY IN FRANCE Most of us have a special soldier, to him regularly, every week? Do you know that his greatest joy is in a letter from home? Can you picture the disappointment of your special soldier? when he receives none and the other boys get theirs? Set a day to write your weekly letter and do not let the day end without having sent it off. If you know more than one boy in high school, take the time to make a list of your acquaintances at the front and send each one a word of cheer. Letters mean so much "over there." One boy has written back, "If you want to do something for me, go to the drug store, buy a box of writing paper, distribute it among my friends and ask all of them to write me a letter. I'd rather have it than all the cakes and candy in the world." NEGRO MINISTER OFFERS PRAYER IN WHITE HOUSE Washington, D. C—President Wilson permitted the Rev. J. C. Austin of Pittsburgh, to offer prayer in the White House for the health and success of the President of the United States and our soldiers during a visit to a hospital of Nigrosa which called on the nation's chief executive to convene the National Peace Council. Minister J. W. M. Harrison of Washington and the President, Mr. Boyd Hill, gave his best wishes to the nation's chief executive. The St. Louis Argus Questionnaries to Be Sent to Men Between 37 and 49 and Boys 18—General Crowder Plane to Have Two Million More Men Over the Seas by Next July. Influenza Interfering With October Call—Seventeenth Ward Will Send 21 Men to Camp Funston Saturday Night—Physical Examinations Will Begin at Once. Although the Germans are retraining in almost a rout toward their own border line they are not whipped. Officers who were in St. Louis this week state that there is plenty of hard fighting left in the kaiser's army. If they get back to their own territory they will make a stand that will mean much fighting. The weather is getting bad and the Allies' offensive must soon stop. If they have two men to keep on the big drive the war could be won this year, as it is only an interior upheaval in Germany, will have a campaign next Spring. The United States Government is going forward with war preparations, regardless of German peace overtures, which are not trusted. QUESTIONNARIES TO YOUTHS 18 AND MEN 37 TO 46 BOON Classification by local boards of men of the new draft registration has been so rapid that questionnaires soon will be sent to: youths of 18 and men between 37 and 46. Though required to register on Sept. 13, no action had been taken as to these classes because of the intention to defer calling them until all other available material has been exhausted and local boards were ordered not to send them questionnaires. With their enrollment, the work described by Provost Marshal-General Crowder, as the "classification of the United States" will be complete. The epidemic conditions are such, in the epidemic conditions staff, as to continue the indebted suspension of the October draft calls, but it is infiltrated that that the next call will be of unusually large proportions. BEGIN CALLING OLDER MEN MARCH 1 Draft calls for men who have passed their 37th birthday are expected to begin about March 1. Plans for brining the older class of new registrants into camp have not been completed, but the approximate date of the first call was disclosed Wednesday by publication of testimonial by Provost Marshal-General Crowder before the House Military Committee. In all, Gen. Crowder sold the committee, 2,399,000 newly, registered men between 18 and 45 will be called before July 1, and of that number more than 2,000,000 will be physically fighting men. In all, Gen. Crowder sold 9,000 men for limited service will be called each month. Gen. Crowder said the work of classifying new registrants should be completed by Jan. 1. On account of the influenza, there may be no call at all this month. If there is, it will be for men who registered August. 24. Only two St. Louis boards and completed classification of September 12 men, who have been sent questionnaires, when the Argus went to press. Not over ten in the entire state have been completed. The boards will not wait to complete their work, however, but will begin examination at once. The 15th Ward will start Monday at 8 a.m. and expects to examine 200 each day for a week. This board will again have the largest list of Class 1 Colored men in the state. **FOUR GROUPS B IN CLASS 1** The are placed in Class 1 will be divided into four groups by the examinations. **GROUP A—Men qualified for general military service and can be sent to camps at once.** **GROUP B—Men qualified for general military service after a minor operation is performed for some slight defect.** **GROUP C—Men qualified for special or limited military service only.** **GROUP D—Men who are deficient and are not qualified for any military service at all.** Seventeenth Word Will Send 21 Men Away Saturday ( Twenty-one men will be sent to Camp Funston. Saturday night by the 17th Ward. There have been drawn to fill up vacancies from that division. They will leave: about 10 p.m. The following are their names and addresses: Roy Burt, 2032 Pine Will Jones, 2212 Adams Lawrence- Hartley, 3039 Clark Eddie Wolfe, 2607 Morgan. John H. Bass, 2627 Lawton. John W. Vaughn, 2671 Lucas. Jesse Ghanklim, 3014 Pine. James Lewis, Newport News, Va. Fred Carter, 2829 Lawton. Alonzo Griffin, Marshall, Texas. Fred D. Dowk, 3418 Lawton. Marion H. Slington, 3419 Lawton Ezekiel Lethan, 2758 Clark. Vel Young, 2232 Monroe. Morgan Shampley, 3014 Lawton. Delaware Lowe, 2608 Lawton. William Lloyd, Jr. 2621 Wahut Hatcher Hughes, 2922 Washington Brandon Young, 3009 Laclede. Eldridge Clark, 2777 Eunice William P. Williams, 2538 Laclede. A few St. Louis men left for Quincy, Kansas, for special mechanical training Tuesday. Amount they were: Fred D. Huffman, 2605 Lawton. Alfred Poster, 2922 Washington. Bert Glenn, 2605 Laclede, and H. 2 Schuster, 2600 W. North Carolina. Published In The Interest Of Colored People ST. LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1918 The Negro Is Just Like Other Men Wants An Equal Chance To Do a Man's Part—Present War—Has Made a Scrap Heap Out of Infamous Lies About Him. The Negro has but one purpose in the present national crisis and that is to win the war and win it fully, without any sort of compromised peace or bargain at the peace table. He is agreed and fully subscribes to the program of the nation and gives his last ounce of devotion without quiver or question or threat. He is driven to their knees and that the world shall be made safe for all times. We answered the call of the first draft with an alacrity that dumbounded our enemies and brought our friends to their thptoes. We supplied our quota and more. The only complaint that has arisen from these loyal and faithful Negroes is that more of them have not been able to face the enemy in the very thickest of the fight. We have tried to fray that they spurned the positions that were practically free from danger. They much preferred the spot where bullets thickest fly. In the draft that is now under way we will respond in like manner as we did in the first draft, and we glad of the chance. But in all this we are frank to say that we are just men enough to be like other men and desire for ourselves, as well as for our posterity, every advantage that comes to men who offer themselves willingly on the altar of our national life. In the first draft we received something like 1,000 officers, when our quota, figuring on a rough basis, would have been something like 6,000. These officers in the line were from the rank of Second Lieutenant to that of Captain. Even in this we have not made very large progress, from the recognition given Colored troops in the Civil War, for even at that time there were Nerges commissioned to the rank of Captain. The Nerges commissioned to the rank of Captain. We know not of a small segment but for the race of twelve million, feel that the minimum request is that they should have every line officer up to the rank of Captain. The 1,000 officers who were given us in the first draft have made good. The Nerges regiment that was decorated in its entirety on the Western front for its bravery was led by Colored officers. And whenever Colored officers have been placed in direct charge of troops they have had a racial price, as well as a national pride, to defend, and they did. On the other hand, when our qualified men are set aside and men of other races are put over our troops, our troops may fight, but they do not fight with the enthusiasm that they would if their own men were given a chance. So that in the interest of morale, as well as the efficiency of our army, we are asking that in this second draft we shall have our pro-rata of line officers, at least to the rank of Captain. If not further. It would seem that the equity in the case would insist upon this. We know thoroughly well that it is the desire of our Negro population. Touch any element of our racial life and propound the question of "Are line officers desired?" and there is but one answer. If the French government can commission Negro men all the way up to the rank of General, why should America lag behind when we have millions of the best Negro population of the world? We have no reason to doubt but that the government will give us another such training camp as we had when we were in camp then any provision to its liking that will furnish to the Negro troops of the second draft our quote of line officers, both in its entirety, as well as for the efficiency of our troops, and furthermore as a recognition of our enthusiastic loyalty to the nation in this time of its awful crisis. We are calling attention to this fact because there are forces already at work to give us as few line officers as possible. If such a propaganda succeeds it will be at the expense of the efficiency of our army and in the interest of personal and racial advancement. The equity in the case justifies the expectation that our hopes will be realized and that our capable mem of training and leadership shall be called to those places of honor and of trust, and they will make good. There has gone to the scrap heap, never to be resurrected, that immense lie that Negroes cannot be led by Negroes, that the rank and file do not respond to the leadership of their own. Every concrete example in the life of our race is to the common industrial in educational. In all the bulk of our racial life, where Negroes of ability, of character, of forces and of leadership have been put in command of a segment of our people, there has always been a larger response and fuller results. The entire race sits up in expectancy for the announcement any day that prowlion has been made, by which we shall be given our rightful oiots of the officers. Are we to be disappointed? MADAM WALKER'S AGENY AT VAZOO CITY Yasoo City, Miss. Oct. 16.—Miss Pauline Willis has been appointed agent of Madam C. J. Walker Hair Goods. Willis to the town call and see her. The Printing that is done by The Argos Plant has elements and stubs HOW TO VOTE AT THE ELECTION, NOVEMBER 8 Tuesday, November 5, will be election day. Through the Special Registration September 19, several thousand additional names of Colored men have been added to the election books. The majority of these will vote for the first time in St. Louis, and will need advance instruction on how and when to cast their ballot. The hours for voting will be different than the primaries or registration. The polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. The voting will be heavy and it will be necessary to get to the polls early in order to avoid the last hour rush. The lightest hours are usually between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thousands of men who work far from their houses must vote during the early morning. This causes the man and others there should vote during the middle of the day. With a little cooperation by the voters and a little systematic work by the workers, there should be no late hour rush. Every citizen should vote. No man should deny himself this opportunity to exercise his right of self-government. How to Vote To vote a straight Republican ticket, from a number, which will be handed to him, fold it up, give it to the judge, and see that it is deposited in the ballot box. The other tickets will be discarded into another box. The straight ticket votes is simple and requires no writing, no scratching. 2966 MORE NEGRO VOTERS A canvass of the names on the registration books for the November election has disclosed that the registration of Nesroes is larger this year by 2966 than ever before. There are 15,803 Negroes registered, while the largest Negroville negro registration was 12,327 in 1916. Republican committeemen say that virtually all of these are Republican voters. HOSPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS Contributions received by the People's Hospital during the month of September: Mrs. J. M. Greer $2.50$ Geo. Fullerton $2.50$ Jas. H. Silas $2.50$ Mack Jones $2.50$ The Dames $3.00$ Mrs. Mary, Lyons $5.00$ Mones Hartman $5.00$ Mrs. W. L. Perry $10.00$ Frank M. Slater $25.00$ LEASE IS MADE FOR A NEW HOTEL TO HOUSE NEGROES Place is at Jefferson Avenue and Pine Street and Will Be Renovated The Weisels-Gernhart Real Estate Co. has effected a loan on the three-story building, at Pine Street and Jefferson Avenue to Mrs. Mattie Jackson. Mrs. Jackson has been conducting the Newport Hotel at 2323 Market Street for a number of years - for Colored people. The building leased was used for many of the Larete Academy. It contains 79 rooms with bath. The lease was made for the account of the Jefferson-Pine Ready Co. The hotel will cater exclusively to the better class of Negroes and will be ready for occupancy about now. It will be known as the Grand Central Hotel. JANUARY GRADUATING CLASS Dear Classmasters: We have to cope with an unforeseen situation. School has been closed indefinitely, and our chances for a joint meeting are none. Therefore, I am, by the only means I know of, of behalf of our class, requesting that our plan for a "Senior Journal" be not abandoned. Our present fate should not deter our ambition but should, by the fact of our success, be a successful Journal and thus prove an incentive for fresh thrusts toward the realization of our dreams. I have said so much to say that it is by our own initiative that the "Senior Journal" of the January Graduating class will prove "a success against odds." Let me hear of the work that each is doing, especial yhone with assignments. Yours for the success of the class, Jno. Diamond Dupee Willerson, Prudence. Jessie B. Short Relates Troubles He Had Had Since Joining Civil Service Says Because He is a Black Man and Efficient He Has Been Discriminated Against. Jessie B. Short, the only Negro clerk in U. S. Quartermaster Corps at St. Louis, who was discharged from the Arsenal as stated in The Argus last week, tells of a series of rebuffs and discriminations that has the characteristic ring of prejudice. Short's experience culminated in his election from the Arsenal grounds a few days ago, where he went with a letter of introduction from Festus J. Wade. Mr. Short says he was put out of the Major's office and off the grounds by order of Captain Daugherty, who is in charge. Mr. Short stated that he was principal of the rural schools of Jefferson County, Arkansas, for seven years until September, 1817, when he passed the civil service examination and was placed No. 1 on the register. He was appointed to the Remembrance Depot, Auxiliary to Came Pillow, his troubles began and he was discharged in October. After taking the matter up with authorities at Washington he was reinstated and transferred by Capt. Daugherty to St. Louis. Daugherty later came to St. Louis and Short's troubles were renewed. Mr. Short says there is, but one reason for all his difficulties, that he is a black man and efficient. He states that he has been advised by high officials to get a transfer to a cantonment where Colored soldiers are camped. He has discovered gross discrepancies in the work of others and because he refused to arrange his figures to match, he has been the victim of the error. He felt it was his duty to correct the errors and he did so. He claims a contract was formed to get him out of the service and this was finally accomplished Sept. 23. He was suspended, charged with incompetence and neglect of duty. This, he says, is proven to be only a subterfuge. He has filed with Emmett J. Scott, assistant to Secretary Baker, a complete history of the case. In the meantime his efforts to submit local recommendations caused him to be put off the grounds, as stated, and ordered by Captain Daugherty to never put it foot on the premises again. THE W. W. C. A. BENEFICIARY OF THE SANDS ESTATE The Wheatley Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association has recently come in possession of most of the money left over a year ago to the Branch in the will of the George Sands estate. Three thousand eight hundred three dollars ($2,803) has been paid over, part in cash, the rest in bonds. This has enabled the association to finish laying for the two large buildings, the administration and the gymnasium buildings, to wipe out all debt prior to Oct. 1917, and to begin an endowment fund which is most necessary. With this great help the Wheatley Branch can advance to development of the following departments: At present the following departments are the Cafeteria, Girls' Work, Industrial and Employment. Each has a secretary in charge of the work. The big problem of 1918 is a dormitory, providing a Christian home for girls. The Association work includes more than the mere housing of young women, important as that is. The provision and maintenance of a recreation center and girls' and women's club house constitute an integral part of the work. Especially is this noticeable at the present time, when everyone is realizing more and more the need of wholesome recreation. St. Louis is especially fortunate in having already a well-equipped youth center and women. Accordingly the next step in development will be the dormitory. At present the need is greater than ever before and every effort is being made to meet the demands. There will be no resper services Sunday, Oct. 20. NEGROES' PART IN THE WAR By William R. Compton, Chairman, Liberty organization, District There are 200,000 of our Colored brethren in actual service, 128,000 of whom are now overseas. One full regiment is in the front line trenches, fighting side by side with Frenex soldiers. These men are recognized as real fighting men and are doing their part as effectually as their white brethren from all over, the district to the effect that Negroes are supporting the Fourth Liberty Loan Large numbers bought in preceding campaigns, and still greater numbers can be encouraged to subscribe to this loan. We must remember that these men are vitally interested in this war. Their own relatives, their friends are in the service and will have their part in the human sacrifice upon the altar of Liberty. They should recognized through attendance at the every possible man encouraged to work save and buy. This message is undoubtedly unnecessary, but we have the feeling that, so far as the Central Organization is concerned, we have not sufficiently recognized the Colored population. Buy A Liberty Bond Today PRICE 5 CENTS ESTOPPED STARTS CAMPAIGN Says War Department and Instructions Prevent-students From Joining Corps. Colored Women and To Curtis Aeroplane Plays, Which Stir Up Fraternism, Have Been Placed an. Emmett J. Scott Says War Department Has Not Issued Instructions Preventing Negro Students From Joining Training Corps. Colored Women Now Admitted To Curtis Aeroplane Plant. Movie Plays, Which Stir Up Race Antagonism, Have Been Placed Under The Ban. INFLUENZA RAGING THE LIBERTY LOAN The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, Juno. R. Shillady of New York, has sent the following circular letter to its branches concerning the rejection of Colored student officers in the United States Army. Training Corp in certain colleges and universities; "Certain college 'authorities, acting under a misapprehension of War Department regulations, denied the privileges of the Students' Army Training Corp to Colored students of Ohio and Nebraska colleges. In one case this action was taken upon instructions of the director of section of the Training and Instruction Branch of the War Department Committee on Education and Special Training, and in another section of Department's District Inspector. In the Ohio case inquiries were addressed to the War Department by the students themselves, by the National office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and by the Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, branches. These branches and the students arranged for conferences with the college anthologies on the matter. The following telegram on the subject, signed by Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, under date of September 25, 1918, is self-explanatory. The War Department has not issued any instructions preventing the Secretary of War, under date of September 25, 1918, from self-explanatory. The War Department has not issued any instructions preventing the Secretary of War, under date of September 25, 1918, from self-explanatory. Any student mentally and physically qualified and accepted by the school officials is eligible for admittance into any Student Army organization. Special Assistant to Sec. of War. "It is apparent from a reading of the Diagram and from the statements of Mr. Scott made personally to the Secretary for Advancement of Colored People, while in Washington on September 28, that the War Department had made no ruling requiring a separation of Colored and white students in barracks or dormitory arrangements in the colleges, and that the acceptance of a student by a college under the terms and conditions usual to such colleges qualifies the student for admission to the Students' Army Training Corps provided he is also otherwise to qualify. "The branches and the members of the Association generally are requested to put this matter clearly before the Colored students who may desire to enter the Students' Army Training Corps. This will serve as a guide to appropriate action in case any colleges deny admission to Colored students under a similar misapprehension to that alluded to above." Curtin Co. Admits Colored Women The National Association has been advised by the Federor of Negro Economics, United States Department of Labor, that as a result of action taken by the Admission Division of the Department of Labor, and the Industrial Relations Department of the War Department's Aircraft Production Bureau, an understanding has been reached with the Influenza is still raging in St. Louis and a number of deaths are being reported daily. There had been as fatal cases of influenza and 77 of pneumonia in ten days, ending Thursday. There is no immediate chance of churches, schools and thetars being opened. Health Commissioner Starkloff is willing to lift the ban as early as practical, but he does not intend to jeopardize the health of several hundred thousand for the sake of a few. The following telegram shows the seriousness of the situation that is being taken: Washington, Oct. 17. "Approximation of $10,000,000 already provided by Congress, to combat Spanish influenza is proposed in a bill introduced today by Senator Lewis of Illinois. The money would be expended through the health departments of states and municipalities." ELKS CONSPICIOUS IN LIBERTY JOAN DEMONSTRATION At the patriotic meeting and demonstration, held at St. Paul, A. M. E Church Sunday, October 6th, one of the conspicuous features was the demonstration made by the Negro Elks of this city. This organization is at the head of all other fraternal organizations in patriotic endeavor. At no time have they failed to respond when gallued upon. The local order stands at the very top in the purchase of Liberty Bonds among the Colored fraternities of this city and the National organization leads all other Colored fraternites in the amount of bonds subscribed for by Colored fraternites. Much credit is due William Wynn and the officers for the excellent showing made by the local lodge of Elks. Curtis Aeroplane Company, of Buffalo, N.Y., by which Colored women will not be discriminated against by the employment department of the Curtis Company. The original complaint that the Curtis plant refused to employ Colored women was made by the buffalo Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through a committee composed of Mr. Frank C. Ferguson, chairman; Rev. Richard W. Beatyon and Rev. W. H. Boocock, and taken up by the Association's National Headquarters at the request of the local branch. Trouble Movie Plays Must Go. The National Association announces that in the interests of national unity it has begun a nation-wide campaign against certain movie plays' which serve to stir up race antagonisms between white and Colored people and against unduly offensive caricatures of Colored people. "The recent patriotic action of Governor James M. Cox of Ohio and that of the Council of Defense of West Virginia in accomplishing the withdrawal from the movie theaters of their respective states of the objectionable film, 'The birth of a Nation,' is a very gratifying evidence of the kind of result the Association wishes to see made nation-wide," says the Association's statement. "At the request of Governor Cox the producers of 'The Birth of a Nation' will release a film for the purpose of the war. In West Virginia the Council of National Defense considered that this movie film should not be shown at the press time and prohibited its appearance." Similar action has been taken in one or two other states, and in some cities, both north and south and efforts are being made, to bar the film from cantonments, the Asso station declares. An appeal has been made by the Association to the State Council of National Defense and to the Governors of all the states to follow the example of Ohio and West Virginia and secure the suspension of the production during the war, either by the voluntary action of the producers or by legal mandate, if necessary. The Association asks the public, particularly Liberty Loan and war workers to refrain, as far as possible, from unduly, offending the sensibilities of Colored people by thoughtless captivities of Negroes. "Some of the movies feature animals objectionable to appear in feature films," which, after a favorable result is due obviously to lack of imagination and not to malice," says the Association. "We do not believe it to be an unreasonable request," continues the appeal. "to ask those responsible for movie and poster art to remember that a new type of Negro has long since, except in the backwoods stage, supplanted the shuffling, flat-footed, watermelon-eating, hat-in-hand stage monstrosity, as indeed the best artists and illustrators have long ago disappeared. But particularly vicillous at that the Association considers the shame the abuser to possess, pride, vice, by playing upon the meaner hatreds of a baser sort," stir up passions which can only result in positions of such outbreaks as the recent Philadelphia riots. MRS. GOOCH COLLECTS $1,600 FOR LIBERTY BONDS IN THREE DAYS. Mrs. Mattie Gooch, precinct worker of the Colored Division of the 17th Ward Liberty Loan Organization has broken the record by reporting to the headquarters at Jindell and Grand Ayenne, $1,050. This singular recognition gives Mrs. Gooch first place among the just. The amount reported Wednesday and the result of the efforts of a three days canvass. The indomitable energy, as is manifested in the campaign by Mrs. Gooch, has greatly stimulated her co-workers and a big report is expected from each of them before the week ends. It is said that Mrs. Florence McBride is leading in the sale of coupon books, closely followed by Madames Lyda Highes and Mary Johnson. Misses Helen Baldwin and Mamie Hunhes are recent additions to the organization and have been assisted precinct work. These are students of Summer High School. Linda Walker Powell, 16 Compton, 16 years of age, was reported as having purchased a $50 bond. Much credit is due Mrs. Bessie Ernest, chairman of the 17th Ward organization for the line of procedure she has outlined for her splendid and uniring workers. Don't fall to stop at 2111 Walnut and try bur home cooked mid-day dinner. Quick service, quality and quantity. Try our Sunday children dinner speciality. Mrs. J. K. Lyle, preprision. ...Undertakers... When Good Service Is Desired Delmar 922 Lindell 5690 4107 FINNEY AVE. 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You can ensure Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener and Skin Whitener Soap of your Dr. Palmer's—Mrs. EACH, or send direct upon request of when AGENTS WANTED. Write for Moravian forms. JACOBS' PHARMACY CO. Atlanta, Ga. SPECIAL NOTICE—Owing to the increased circulation of The Argus, requiring additional time for press work, all Advertisements, Church and Out-of-Town news, and Want, Ads must be in the office before Wednesday day noon, each week. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MG. Last Monday evening at A. M. M. Church, the Invincible Concert company of Chicago successfully entertained a packed house with most wonderful music. A return engagement is eagerly anticipated...Rev. J. O. Hayward of Charleston, Ms. Church, has been entertaining in the city for weeks,operating." While here he was the guest of Rav. and Mrs. Wm. Brewster, Mrs. R. X. Arthur and family.... Owing to the awful spreading of the Spanish induenza throughout the country of public schools, churches and other places where people are likely to congregate were closed last week, thus effecting the Great Flag Day services at Second Baptist Church Sunday—Services will be held as soon as possible, however. Up to present date no cases have been reported among race people of this vicinity...Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Hill visited Sunday in Smelterville. Rev. Hill expects to spend several days fishing in that vicinity...Rev. S. Piggee of near Cartherville is a guest in the city...Master Jesse Cardell has succeeded Master Pollard to the position of Argus carrier boy. "Pay ye him" ST. CHARLES, MO. Mrs. Mary Jane Phillips of Quindara, Kansas, and daughter, Mrs. Clatie Ridley of Kansas City, Mo. after having spent a pleasant visit with their sister and aunt, Mrs. Phebe Wise returned home last Sunday night. FRIDERICKTOWN, MO. By H. W. James The rain of sorrow has fallen into our hearts and the clouds are yet heavy. On Saturday last the remains of Mr. Clarence Kemp was brought home for interment. Mr. Kemp was one of Fredericktown's most esteemed young men. He died in the service of the U. S. Government, which is honorable for him. But there is a greater honor. He died in the service of the government of God, triumphant in the faith of Christ. Sleep on, beloved, and take thy rest. We love thee still, but Jesus loves thee best. Rev. Hampton W. James, assisted by Rev. W. S. Allen, assisted at the burial. Mrs. Ida Parker and Mr. Ed Kemps aunt and uncle of the deceased, went to St. Louis and accompanied the body home...Mr. Columbus Staten, another one of our home boys, who recently joined the colors, died at Camp Funston last Saturday. Both young men leave a host of relatives and friends who mourn their death. "Be still sad heart and cease repining. Behind the clouds the sun is still shifting; Thy fate is the common fate of all. Into each life some, rain must fall; Some days be 'dark and dreary.' Mrs. Cayce has returned after a pleasant sojourn in Webster and St. Louis. . . Mr. and Mrs. Borty Smith motored to Castor and dined with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Villers. . . Messrs. Framas McFadden and Orville Kemp pre in Idaho in the employ of Ucleam Sam. This is good. Uncle Sam makes men out of his splendid men. . . The Mayor of Fredericktown served notice on the citizens Sunday that he would place a ban on all public gatherings, theaters, schools and churches beginning Monday. Oct. 14. But the good people visit the Mayor to the ban, and put it on the churches Sunday. Rev. King and wives are convicasing rapidly. We rejoice in the good tidings. . . Mother Davis was visited on Sunday by some of her white friends who mortored from Farmington to see her. They had previously sent her a nice little check. "Thou prepartest a table before me: Thou apointed my head with oil, my cun uneth over. Surely godness, and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vandyke attended the funeral of their nephew, Cecil Farris Wesley, last Friday, who died at his home, 4226B Fairfax, as the result of pneumonia. Mrs. Annie Colk had as her guest at dinner last Tuesday evening, Mrs. Posie Russell and daughter, Mrs. Clara Warren of St Louis; Mrs. Ella Frierson and daughter, Mrs. Benj. Wellace of Chicago. A very enjoyable evening was passed. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Harrison had as their house guest for a few days Mrs. Morrison, then Mrs. Harrison, and then Mrs. E. J. Buckner, who has been for the past three years and eleven months as the pastor of the First Baptist Church after tendering his resignation, will preach his farewell sermon Sunday Oct. 20, providing the restrictions are lifted. He leaves carrying the well wishes of the church at large. POPLAR. BLUFF. MO. By Mrs. C. P. Jackson The sad news has been received of the death of the wife of Rev. W. A. Payton who died in the hospital at St. Louis, Mo....Mr. Arthur Carter of Leepar, Mo., and cousin, Mr. Lee Johnson of St. Louis were visitors here Saturday and Sunday....Rev. W. H. Spurlock, of Parmington, has been appointed Presiding Elder of this district....We are indeed glad to welcome Rev. S. B. Anderson back as pastor of the A. M. E. Church for another year. His work here has been very creditable....All of the public places have been closed here on account of the Spanish influenza which is spreading rapidly....Mr. Wm. Buford, son of Mrs. Bettie Jackson, died last Wednesday at his home on Oak Street. The funeral was conducted Friday by Rev. B. B. Anderson. The K. of P. lodge has charge of the body. Interment in city cemetery....Mr. Burn Moore received a message announcing the death of his brother at St. Louis....Mrs. Ross Smith is seriously ill at the home of her father. Mr. Allen Moore of Garfield Street. Mr. Dan Perry, was accidentally shot through the arm by Mr. Joe Bridges. The shot was intended for a would-be robber. Mr. Perry is doing nicely... I wish to say to the readers of The Argus: Please pay the carrier when he delivers the paper. . Rev. J. W. Murphy of Morocco was a business visitor here Saturday. Master John Redmohd returned to his home, Gary, Ind, Monday after a pleasant visit with relatives. . Mr. C. P. Jackson is convalescing. MEACHAM PARK Mr. William Dent who died last Friday, was laid to rest in Father Dickson's cemetery the following Monday. He was a good neighbor and a con- sistant church worker.....Rev. C. Aitch of St. Louis was the guest of mrs. and Mr. J. C. Ewing Sunday..... Mrs. V. Yancy is confined to her bed.... Mrs. James of Montgomery, Ala. came here to attend the funeral of kephre, Mr. William Dent. She returned home after remaining in this community five days....Those on the sick list are Mrs. C. Bailey and Mra. M. Terry. Churches and schools have closed on account of the Spanish influenza. . .Ardie R. Brooks died Monday evening at the age of 10 years. He was a son of Mrs. Willie Britten . . . Rew M. B. Brooks died Monday evening, nursing after church affairs. . .Mr. C. B. Naaby went to Springfield to sit in a civil service examination for clerkship . . . Mrs. Ona Tucker of Louisiana, M., accompanied Mrs. Lucretta Mitchell to this city. Mrs. Mitchell is a patient at Dr. Keennibrew's hospital . . . At a unique and splendidly arranged party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tate. Tuesday evening, the announcement of the marriage of Miss Josephine Waddey to Mr. Allen was made. . . Mr. Charles Burghardt G. Greenfield attended the announcement fete of Miss Waddey . . . Mr. Eleanor Fayacite returned from Chicago, where she had been for a month, visiting. . . Mr. Lewis of Clarksville is visiting his brother, Richard . . . Mrs. Georgia Brinkham gave a birthday party last Sunday in honor of her nephew, Earl. Mr. Lewis of Clarksville is visiting his brother Richard . . . Miss Jessie Allen gave a towel shower for Miss Waddey Friday evening. . . Mrs. Nettle Brown was called to the bedside of her son, who is critically ill. JEFFERSON CITY BREEZES By (Rev.) Earl J. Dodson The old maxim says: "I'll bloweth the wind that does not land some ship in port." But life is still fraught with one or the other extremas—joy or sorrow. The Jeffersonians were struck with the guests of good news directly from Marshal Foch's guns Saturday evening about 8 o'clock. We were moved by its onset much on the order of a gathering cloud offering rain. The orgy winds preceding it first threatened and then broke leaving the golden sun to pour, forrays of streaming light. From every alley street and hovel the civilian population turned out and from a single bulletin posted on High Street saying the "War is over!" they caught their thrill and turned to the highways speeding in automobiles and raising abouts of burrahs, so mingled that they were bereft of distinction. They died away only in the wee hours of the night and will now remain in the archives 'till the Supreme Judge says that time shall be no more. It was a great demonstration indeed. Mr. T. M. Sully (white), representing the educational department of the State, came from Kansas City recently to interview President C Richardson of Lincoln Institute looking forward to the establishing of a Vocational Training Unit at the school. It is expected that all matters thereto will be perfected by November 15. It speaks well for Dr Richardson and our people as a whole, that he has been able so soon after taking charge of Lincoln Institute to bring to bear sufficient influence as to cause Governor Gardner to release the five thousand dollars heretofore tied up with the State to be used in needed improvements on the heating plant of the school. Dr. E. L. Serugua, former President of Western College, Macon, Mo. has accepted the call of the Second Baptist Church as pastor in this city. he entered upon his work last Sunday, Oct. 6. His pastorate in parts of Illinois is said to be praiseworthy, thus he comes to us well represented and as a man with every efficiency needed for success. A letter is held by Mrs. Ellen Saunders from her son George William, saying that he has recently arrived in France, and is making ready to join the "Sammies" in the grand march to Berlin. The death of Mrs. H. Channey, one of the oldest citizens here, was last Wednesday evening. Rev. J. W. 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Missing copies cause you to lose sight of the present happenings throughout the world. One hundred thousand read it every week. Why not you? Amen! --- WHEAT PATRIOTS THE FIELD Agricultural machinery is dynamited and burned by the Hums wherever opportunity offers. The illustration shows part of a large quantity of wrecked farm machinery in the Noyon region, France. This is the story of an effort to save freight cars on the part of a single group of manufacturers. Last season the fertilizer industry formulated a need for car saving, and began to advise their customers to order early as their adoptions might be combined to make full car loads. So successful was the result that the average and land was spared from 22.41 tons to 18.61 tons, saving of 49 per cent. This made it possible to load the fertilizer which demanded about 200,000 tons into a short saving of 52,000 tons. This means we have kept a still greater saving in the future. ROR-TOM-A MAR GROWER. 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Right must win whatever the cost; Right must win the roosts lost! And will win if we don't for it. If we summon the whole of the might for it Right will prevail. Oing to the thought with might and main. With body and soul and heart and brain. That Right must win, whatever the root; When toil wealth, life, in the scales are fats; Right is a knight spurring into the lista, Justice his sword and right his spear, Brain alert and heart without fear; Right must prevail. Whatever the cost the Right must win! To linger is craven, to doubt is sin; Are you ready the price to pay To save the world for a sanner day? Then Right will prevail. —Alice Williams Brotherton of the Vigilantes. Wives and daughters of wealthy citizens in the Wisconsin pea-canning districts entered the canneries to aid the labor situation. On Saturday they lined up for their pay envelopes and received a minimum wage for their ten hours' work. Forty per cent of the peas canned in the United States are put up in Wisconsin plants. Earlier in the season pea packers expressed, grave fears of a serious labor shortage and pointed to the food administration's request for all the peas possible. George P. Hambrecht, labor commissioner, after a conference with Food Administrator Hoover, sent labor commission employees into all homes and obtained pledges from women in all walks of life to work in the canneries. Then a conference was arranged with the packers, who were informed that they would be provided with help if they paid the women a minimum wage, established a ten-hour working day except in an emergency, and then not more than twelve hours, and made proper sanitary arrangements. The packers signed an agreement, the women who had pledged their services were called on, the response was most satisfactory, and the canneries operated with a full force. Governors' Salaries From The salaries of state governors run from $2,500 to $12,000 a year. The governors of Nebraska and Vermont receive $3,800; those of Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina and South Dakota receive $3,000; those of Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming receive $4,000; those of Maryland, Mississippi and Oklahoma receive $4,500; those of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin, receive $5,000; the governor of Washington receives $6,000; the governor of Kentucky, $6,500; the governor of Minnesota, $7,000; the governors of Indiana and Massachusetts, $8,000; the governors of California, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania, $10,000; governor of Illinois, $12,000. Two Additional Disks. To insure their Identification officers and men of the American expeditionary forces and all civilian attaches are required in an order by General Perishing to wear two additional metal identification disks. O 71 Millions Burned in Year Total Covers Fire Loss in 210 Cities of Over 30,000 Population During the fiscal year 1917 the 210 American cities estimated to have more than 30,000 inhabitants: maintained 3,799 fire companies, with 40,141 employees, and 162 volunteer companies having 14,472 active members: the total number of stations was 3,082; and the equipment included 904 motor-propelled and 1,378 horse-drawn engines. A number of the smaller cities now rely entirely upon motor propulsion of fire department apparatus. Separate high-pressure service by direct pumping into fire mains is maintained by nine cities. The property losses by fire during the year aggregated $71,842,170. The total value of fire department property was reported as $111,202,201. The foregoing are some of the more important statistical facts set forth in a report on fire departments in cities of more than 30,000 population, issued by Director Sam L. Rogers of the bureau of the census department of commerce. Of the 40,141 paid fire department employees, 35,827 were "regulars," the remainder comprising "call men," substitutes, "supernumaries," civilian employees, etc. Volunteer fire service, subject to call, was reported by 32 cities, including New York and Chicago. The total membership of these volunteer fire service organizations comprised 14,472 on the active and 2,857 on the honorary rolls. By far the largest number of active members—5,840, or about two-fifths of the total shown for the 32 cities—was reported for Reading, Pa. The property loss amounted to $71,842,170, or about $2.20 per capita. This loss was distributed as follows: On buildings, $27,078,484; on contents, $37,480,233; on marine property, $101,312; and on unclassified property, $1,414,141. These figures do not include the loss, amounting to $7,000,000, caused by the Black Tom explosion at Jersey City. Though Chicago reported more fire alarms than New York, the latter city's property losses from fire, $8,746,404, were more than two and one-half times as great as those of the former, $3,470,928. Chicago's fire losses were exceeded by those of Detroit, which amounted to $3,540,284. A woman's idea of a good husband is one who isn't so fond of home that he won't be willing to leave it when she wants to take him somewhere. The world will always get along no matter who lives or dies, but every man should so try to live his life that he will at least be missed by a few after he is gone. The man who used to drown his sorrows in a saloon now goes out to work and forgets them. Our Marines. The marines are called the soldiers of the sea. They serve on the sea, on the land and in the air. They have an army form of organization, but are ordinarily assigned to warships and are used as landing parties when necessary. A large organization of them has been in the fiercest of the fighting in France. Enlistment is voluntary, and the examination of applicants is extremely rigid. Mapsle Rest Centers for Soldiers and Sailors in France Instead of waiting until the war is over to utilise the War and Relief Fund, the Grand Lodge officers of New York are arranging to open clubs in recreation centers in France and England for the use of Masons serving in the army and navy. The first announcement that such action was contemplated was made by Past Grand Master Townsend Scudder, who says: "We are soon sending abroad a representative, to be followed by other representatives, to open clubs for the use of brethren in the service, where they will be at home, receive home news, and find books, magazines and stationery, arrange meeting places for friends, and enjoy equipment of all the services in charge of brethren who will volunteer to help along practical lines. We do not expect to do much in camp, as this is not favored by the government, but when soldiers are on leave they will find these centers very helpful. "Also similar centers are to be established at points of debarkation in this country. These will not be limited to the boys of New York (we now have 10,000 New York Masons in the service), but open to brethren from everywhere. We shall be glad if other jurisdictions join the enterprise; but if they do not, we shall go on alone." "These are serious days," he said, "and yet the most glorious the world has ever known; for mankind is being afforded an opportunity as never before for service and constructive work. This trial of men's souls demands the highest sacrifices; but they will purify the world and make it better. Our responsibility as the world's greatest fraternity is a weighty one, and our 200,000-Masons must justify their organization's existence. Freemasonry will live if it is worthy and measure up to these opportunities. "It has been our boast that it was not a charitable institution, albeit it practices charity. It is not going to be one in years to come, yet its glorious, privileged burden is going to be of that nature. The $1,000,000 we are asking is but the beginning. The Craft cannot and will not stop there. It is our duty to relieve those who have offered their lives or better than life, of the worry and anxiety over their families left behind. Others will come back ill equipped to go on with life. There is our responsibility to help." Then he gave the outline of the committee's plans and said: "The money is not going to be put into a bank, but will be invested in the welfare, happiness and peace of mind, the comfort, of our boys who cross the seas for rightousness. We know that war has a deteriorating, demoralizing effect; for men at the front are lonely, weary, far from home, and we all are weak. At that moment, through what we do on the other side, we may be able to inspire a renewed resolution to make the American uniform the very embodiment of dignity, selfrespect, and purity, to help them to be their own true, noble selves, and see clearly the path of duty. "When we know what we can do, that work is up to the fraternity. After the war, though the world be impoverished financially, it will be ill-fitted spiritually, and we shall prove that all men are brethren and co-equal children of God." 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Phone. .Bomont 1452 DEMOCRACY Democracy is Founded Upon Equal Duties and Equal Rights For All Citizens. HOUSAND NEGROES CALLED FOR helping to press dispatches. Provost Mars called for one thousand Colored men for is a step in the right direction and it wi the Colored People everywhere. Negro is a soldier in every sense of the word, trusted at all times to give a good account of service to mean that the high office beginning to see that it is like one work continue denying the Negro the oppo- to his full manhood in every department. Surely our race is worthy of every confi- nance any people or nation at this time. We of giving away, or selling any of the milli- nium to a foreign foe. We can boast of our race have camouflaged to get into the but we might render service to a foreign foe always been true when tried. The and upon us are not the just rewards for our Negro has manned and manipilated ever but the field or land. There is no reason handling the same on sea. In Intelligence always measured up to or surpassed his co- Why Keep Him back? We evidences every day of the need of We have a suspicion that too many of our untly "rammed," or suffer an "explosion. We dare say that not a Negro was h tention when these things happen. We s things. Mr. Daniels, call for us, put us in respi- rer Navy. Do not b deceived. We will m ners as any other men. Kentucky as second class matter, April 5, 1912 at the Post Office at Saint Louis, Missouri under the act of March 3, 1909. New York office. Frost & Frost, 25, East 28th Street; Chicago office. Frost & Frost, Boyce Buildings Atlanta office. Frost & Frost, Chandler Building. Nashville office. Frost & Frost. Independent Lif Building. ONE THOUSAND NEGROES CALLED FOR NAVY According to press dispatches, Provost Marshal, General Crowder has called for one thousand Colored men for the U. S. Navy. This is a step in the right direction and it will meet the approval of the Colored People everywhere. The Negro is a soldier in every sense of the word. He is one who can be trusted at all times to give a good account of himself. We are willing to accept this recognition accorded the Negro in this branch of service to mean that the high officials at Washington, are beginning to see that it is like one working against himself, to continue denying the Negro the opportunity to measure up to his full manhood in every department of this Government. Surely our race is worthy of every confidence that is imposed upon any people or nation at this time. We have never been guilty of giving away, or selling any of the military secrets of this Nation to a foreign foe. We can boast of the fact that none of our race have camouflaged to get into these trusted positions that we might render service to a foreign foe. We have always been true when tried. These discriminations forced upon us are not the just rewards for our loyalty. The Negro has manned and munipilated every gun this Nation has put on the field or land. There is no reason why he is incapable of handling the same on sea. In intelligence and mental test we has always measured up to or surpassed his competitors of other races—Why Keep Him back? We see evidences every day of the need of more true Americans. We have a suspicion that too many of our ships are being accidently "rammed," or suffer an "explosion" from unknown cause. We dare say that not a Negro was holding a responsible position when these things happen. We should think over these things. Yes, Mr. Daniels, call for us, put us in responsible positions in your Navy. Do not b deceived. We will make just as efficient gunners as any other men. THE LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE day. Oct. 19, will be the last day in which you try to subscribe for the Fourth Liberty Leag but not a single Negro who is able will allow doing his full duty. We proud of the record our boys are making now, let us make them feel proud of what we ack them ups work, and the subscriptions by these Negroes reviewed by a representative of The A as next week. We expect to tell the world most important move of this Nation. If you buy one today. Put your Liberty Flag for Liberty Button on your coat. If you you think should pay, direct them to one number. there will be no excuse for any one a bond after Saturday. Be wise. Saturday, Oct. 19, will be the last day in which you will have the opportunity to subscribe for the Fourth Liberty Loan. We are confident that not a single Negro who is able will allow that day to pass without doing his full duty. We are proud of the record our boys are making over acros the sea. Now, let us make them feel proud of what we are doing at home to back them up. The work, and the subscriptions by these Negroes in this district will be reviewed by a representative of The Argus through these columns next week. We expect to tell the world what you did in this most important move of this Nation. If you have not bought a bond, buy one today. Put your Liberty Flag in your window, and your Liberty Button on your coat. If you know of any one whom you think should pay, direct them to one of the District Workers. Remember, there will be no excuse for any one who is able and has not a bond after Saturday. Be wise. PEACE NEGOTIATIONS successful military victory is the best assurance. Negotiations and exchange of peace allies and the Central Powers will undoubtedly zeal and fighting spirit of our soldiers: beginning to relax their efforts in war work. We are many technical points to be considered is called. Who knows what the cost of Germany will do? A successful military victory is the best assurance of permanent peace. Negotiations and exchange of peace notes, between our Allies and the Central Powers will undoubtedly cause a relax of the zeal and fighting spirit of our soldiers. The people at home are beginning to relax their efforts in war work. There are many technical points to be considered when a Peace Conference is called. Who knows what the Imperial Government of Germany will do? A MERE MATTER OF JUSTICE is mere matter of simple justice the Negro is asking for Negro representation in the Negroes have large majorities. Mitteeemen whose duty it is to recommend give no particular reason for no want as judges and clerks of the election, but meaning in the presistent failure on Mitteemen to grant the Negro the natural right. He is a general feeling of Resentment on the leaders, are expressing doubt as to deliver successfully for the G.O. Paction, unless these conditions are changed As a mere matter of simple justice the Negro voters of St. Louis, are asking for Negro representation in the polling places where the Negroes have large majorities. Committeeemen whose duty it is to recommend these appointments, give no particular reason for no wanting Colored men to serve as judges and clerks of the election, but the voters see a sinister meaning in the presistent failure on the part of the Committeeemen to grant the Negro the natural right which belongs to him. There is a general feeling of Resentment on the part of the voters, and the leaders are expressing doubt as whether they will be able to deliver successfully for the G.O.P. at the No vember election, unless these conditions are changed. They are pointing out that in the Sixth and Seventeenth Wards the Negro votes are in a large majority. In the Sixth Ward the registered vote is as follows: ```markdown ``` FIGHTING FOR UNCLE SAM FIGHTING FOR UNCLE SAM Word comes from France that Taggart Hardgrave, the well known St. Louis dancer, entertained at the Y. M. C. A., overhere, with a vaude ville show for our boys. Wm. C. McDowell, the undertaker, has successfully passed the examination for admission to an officers' training school. He is now waiting entrainment orders from Washington. Private William Webster Davis, at Camp, Upton, says he is in the best of health, and sends regards to friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. W. Alexander, 4524 Cottage Avenue, have received notice of the safe arrival, overseas, of their son, Sergt. Gustave Dore Alexander. Hear you the tramping feet On cool sequestered roadside And city's teeming street? Freedom's 'insistent drum beat Has awing their souls in line. And they are marching forward, Heeding her call divine. Brave hearts and heart, hard bodies Full measure of man power— They bring to help give battle To win her triumph's hour. O, men with dusky faces; Yet hearts as true as steel, Filling your fighting places, You make a strong appeal. For a new, human' justice That knows no color line, When Freedom's dawn triumphant Over our world shall shine. They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines. M. J. Browning. He was ignorant. Yeg. Cruelly? Sometimes. Selafsh? In all things in regard to his food. Yet he loved horses, made friends with dogs, and helped his companions in their struggles with their heavy loads. He kept himself free from the talot of what he considered sin. He had an idealism in regard to the working out of the world that we Westerners would be proud of. His was such a simple declaration of faith in the world that one could not help but be affected. Though occasionally this religion seemed to emphasize the cruelty of man to man, yet there was a touch in it that made one feel that unconsciously, from some, strange source, the religion of Christ had slowly impregnated that West African Colony. How many others were affected by it I do not know, but that it was widespread cannot be doubted, for this man spoke more for his people than for himself. It was the "we" rather than the "I" which predominated. He had never been in a real church, though there were some in Dakar. He worshiped in the outdoors, and from the look that camp into his eyes, one could see that he was very sincere in his beliefs. His religion was really milder than that of the Old Testament, yet, at the same time, it had that peculiar aggressiveness toward other people who did not believe as he did. But in its idealism and its practical results it was surprisingly, like the teachings of Jesus.—Southern Workman. COLOR QUESTION ARISES IN TRANSVAAL Whites Do Not Want Natives to Have Monopoly of Unskilled Work in the Colony. The Transvaal is now discussing whether the unkilled labor shall be the exclusive property of Kaffir natives or whether white men shall be employed for such work. There is considerable difference of opinion in the matter, and although certain interests oppose the employment of white men at comparatively high wages, several newspapers and organizations are strongly in favor of educating white men to perform all the important work of the country. One objection to the employment of white men for unskilled work is that it may bar blacks from employment of any kind. White labor now has a monopoly of the skilled trades and there is a possibility that the high wages for white unskilled labor may cause employers to hire white men exclusively as they refuse to pay the same money to blacks. INFLUENZA IS TO BE FOLLOWED BY DESTRUCTION OF PLANET SAYS DOWIEITE. Chicago, Oct. 17.—The late Alexander Dawley's followers at Zion City are preparing for the end of the world, which they expect soon, according to a warning announcement issued tonight by Wilbur Gurb Gehovila, overseer of the sect. Volvia gave it as his opinion that the epidemic of indulgence is only "the first chapter in a book of sorrows the climax of which will be the destruction of the planet. ANNOUNCEMENT The Colored people are making wonderful progress along educational and financial lines. In our armies their soldiers are among the foremost in patriotism and bravery. We therefore have concluded to give it Colored people an opportunity to come in on a splendid investment. We are endorsed by largest bank in St. Louis and by the Bankers' Journal. For further information see Leo Rice or W. L. Owens, who are exclusive. Colored representatives with office at 103 North Jefferson Avenue Capitola Oil and Gas Company, Main Office, 620 Chemical Bldg. AN COLLAGE OF NUR MOON AND STAR PROBLEM IN THE NEAR FUTURE Rev. C. F. Collins, 3119 Lambdin Ave. This occurrence will take place at night. At the time of this wonderful operation there will be no stars to shine, but the heaven and the earth will be dark. The moon only will be visible and it will appear red. The sky also down near the earth will be as red as if there were a great fire. On the same night there will be a great storm and so terrific will be the wind that men will be taken from one part of the country and placed in another. Weather Prediction for St. Louis and Vicinity From the 15th to the 22d, partly cloudy and generally mild weather, but little or no rain. CHANCE FOR NEGRO WOMAN U. 8. Employment Service With Branches in Many Cities Offers Aid in Obtaining Work Negro women are not taking full advantage of the United States Employment Service local offices, according to some of the officials of branch offices, who are anxious that these women should be better informed regarding the alms and methods of the service's work. In Memphis and other Southern cities, although the local offices are sought out by men, the Negro women do not appear often, and it is felt that not enough attention has been given to informing them of the purposes of these offices. The service is anxious to place women in positions which pay well and which they can fill without injury to their health. Among the jobs that have been opened to women are places in hotels, factories, offices and private homes. The Memphis records showed that of the first 1,000 women and girls to seek the aid of the local office, barely a dozen were Negroes. PRAISWORTHY REMARKS FROM A RELIABLE INDUSTRY One insertion in The Argus of the announcement that follows brought us remarkable results and strengthened our opinion that you cannot reach the masses unless through the column of The St. Louis Argus—Accurate Laundry. The article referred to is: SPECIAL EATES ON FAMILY WASH Exceptional Offer Made by the Accurate Laundry Co. to housewives to Save Fuel, Time, Money and Labor. Because of his new system of laundry work, the Accurate Laundry Co. has the following announcement to make: "For the benefit of housewives that they might save money, fuel, time and labor, we have arranged to do family wash cheaper than you can have it done or do it yourself in your homes. We can finish your rough dried bundles at 25 cents an hour, or we will agree to rough dry and finish your bundle at 17 cents a pound. Let the Accurate Laundry Co. finish your rough dry bundle at 25 cents an hour or complete it at 17 cents a pound. Tell-phone about your family wash and our driver will be at your door. PRESIDENT WILSON IS EX PERSON TO WANE 40 ADDRESS AT COLORÉD SCHOOL "The October number of the Southern Werkman (published by the Hampton Institute Press) is largely devoted to the war activities of the Negroes and Indians of Hampton Institute as a training school for young soldiers of those races. A page is devoted to items about "The Negro and the War;" and articles and editorials on the same subject include. an illustrated paper on the Hostess House at Camp Upton for Colored soldiers; "The Psychology of a Senegal;" a most interesting character study; an account of the naming of Camp Alexander, the new stevedore camp at Newport News; the Hymn of Freedom by Natalie Curtis Burlin with the story of its origin and its introduction in the army camps; tributes to Negro soldiers and records of incidents showing the loyalty of the black race. Poems include "The Indian Soldier," "Our Colored Soldier," and "Take the Loan." an appropriate song for the fourth Loan Drive. An important illustrated article is a report on the new County Training Schools for Negroes in the South, by Jackson Davis. Field Agent of the General Education Board. The leading editorial announces the program for the coming celebration on October 31 and November 1 of the Fifth Anniversary of Hampton Institute when President Wilson is expected to make an address if his public duties permit. Keep up your payments while the boys keep up the fighting. This would must be made safe for DEMOCRACY. For Guide Printing, call Bennett 1452 The question, as to where and when the deciding battle of the present great war will be fought is one which the whole world is asking, says a writer in Philadelphia North American. The battle of the Somme, Verdun, the battle of the Alarne and the great drive against the Hindenburg line were each a great stride toward victory, but only the future can tell just when and where the deciding blow will be struck. And without such a blow, say the historians, no permanent peace can be achieved, for wars of the past show that the war is always brought about by some great, decisive victory. Gettysburg was the deciding battle of the Civil war, and Saratoga is considered as having been the critical night during the Revolution. One must, however, go back some 2,407 years to find the first decisive battle of history, which was fought at Marathon, when the Athenians under Miltades defecated the Persians and preserved free government. Equally decisive was the victory of the Syracusans over those same Athenians some seventy odd years later, and since then there has been no war in which some battle has not been definitely the deciding struggle. Oddly enough, such battles are almost always fought on land, for no matter how great, the victory at sea, it does not seem as efficacious in ending war as does such a victory on land. Thus, while the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 was the deciding nagal battle between France and England since it destroyed Napoleon's hope of invading Great Britain, it was not until Waterloo, some ten years later, that a decisive defeat was administered to Bonaparte by the allied armies of Russia, Austria, Prussia and England. Profits In Swiss Cheese Reach Large Sum, Report Of Exporters Makes Plain The report of the co-operative Swiss cheese exporters for the business year of 1917, found in a copy of the Berner Tugwacht of June 14, recently received in this country, shows that the tales that the Swiss were planning to increase the size of the holes in their famous product in order to make their business more profitable have a shaky foundation. After paying all the expenses, incurred in doing a business with receipts for the year amounting to about $3,000,000 and setting aside $115,000 for reserves, the association was able to turn over about $640,000 to the Swiss government, $600,000 for division among the cheese makers, and retain a surplus, of nearly $600,000 for division among the 71 members of the co-operative. These profits, made at a time when the vast majority of the Swiss people is undergoing great hardships because of war conditions, cause the Berne paper to quote sarcastically from a pamphlet issued by the co-operative last year in which it was asserted that the association had been organized especially for the promotion of the economic interests of the Swiss people and the benefit of the public. Generous, clever and confident, Hearts undaunted and heads unbent, In khaki clad, on the road they went. Comely and tall, with shining eyes, America's wealth, her strong young lives, A star in her crown for each one that dies! Stinging along the road by me, Perchance each one to his Calvary, Perchance a cross each shouldered gun, And a martyr's crown for each well loved son! I do not know, but I think I see At length in men divinity V. V. Thatcher Suggests Changing Bird's Name to "Prussian" Sparrow In some parts of the United States more birds than usual are found, writes Norman Hapgood in Lealle's. In plumage and song, this interest of life has been increased. The reason is found largely in the severity of last winter. The hardy English sparrows remain the year around, even in our colder states, but this time many of them were frozen. These sparrows are sturdy fellows, notable for fighting powers, gifted in organized aggression. Does this show any general superiority to the birds they drive away? Would it be better to have many birds, each beautiful and tuneful after his own kind, for a universe of sparrows? And how would it do to change the name of the aggressive breed to Prussian sparrows? Four Years' Changes Weapons which were thought massive and powerful in 1914 are piny in 1918. Thus, heavy artillery, whose weight tied it down to fixed fortification, is now moving merrily over the field of battle. Where formerly we talked in millions, now we talk freely in billions. Before the war 25 to 30 knots was battle cruiser speed; today we have such ships of from 150,000 to 200,000 horse power steaming at 35 to 40 knots. A notable instance of this growth is in the field of aviation, where the British have airplanes of 600 horse power, and the Italians have gone up to 1,000. And the end is not yet. Durham, N. C., Oct. 7.—Dr. George W. Adams, for ten years cashier of the Mechanics and Farmers' Office of Durham, died Thursday, Sept. 19, at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. The funeral was held from St. Joseph A. M. E. Church. He is survived by his widow and mother. Dr. Adams was for a number of years dean of Kittreel College. He was treasurer of the Knights of Pythia of North Carolina for a number of years and was regarded as one of the best bursars seen in the state. He was graduated from Kittreel and Wilkinson. Every Woman Wants A Beautiful Head of Hair WE GUARANTEE TO GROW THE HAIR IN 3 MONTHS, or MONEY REFUNDED The FAMOUS HOR-TON-A PREPARATIONS on sale. The EVELYN HORTON SYSTEM taught under personal directions of Mrs. Dorothy Stewart. Hair Culture and Facial Beauty Unex- excelled. Diplomas Awarded Telephone: Lindell 1178 Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. SPECIAL HOURS—Tuesdays and Thur- days, until 9 p.m. By appointment HOR-TON-A PARLORS 4069 FINNEY AVE. LACLEDE TRUST CO. 12 S. Jefferson Ave. The Up Town Institution for Commercial and Savings Accounts. We solicit your business. Open Saturday until 9 p.m. THE ONLY McNICHOLS Market Street at Eleventh $1.50 a Week Will Pay for This Columbia Grafonola in Less than 12 months Face Massage Manicuring MODEL HAIR DRESSING PARLOR MARTIN SYSTEM OF TREATING HAIR AND SCALP Will be pleased to have you call, as we can convince you that we can grow hair on bald heads. We manufacture hair goods in all its branches. Instruction, Tuesday and Saturday. Nights from 7 to 11, beginning October 26th. Agents Wanted. MRS. M. WILKERSON, Prop. 939 N. SARAH ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Beginning October 1st, Lincoln Institute will offer a Course in Business Training, including Typewriting, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, and Commercial Law. Two Courses: Night Course, open to all. Day Course, open to Students seeking a certificate. CLEMENT RICHARDSON, President. MILITARY ```markdown ``` Telephone: Lindell 1179 HOR- Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. SPECIAL HOURS—Tuesdays and The days until 8 p.m. by Appointment LACLEDE 12 S. Jeff The Up Town I mercial and Savin solicit your business Open Saturday THE ONLY Market Street $1.50 a Week This Columbia Less than 12 r THIS offer is your opportunity to buy the Columbia Grafonola you want in a way you can easily afford. It is a clean-cut business proposition that enables you to get a genuine Grafonola at the lowest possible price and on very easy terms. Why not take advantage of this attractive offer? At $65.00 this Grafonola is big value for the money. It has all the latest standard mechanical improvements, superb tone and a handsome design, exactly as illustrated here. You pay $1.50 a week and in less than 12 months you have cleaned the whole matter up. Surely there is no investment you could make that would give so much happiness to your family every day. It will bring you all the latest music, dance records, popular hits, the best songs of the most famous opera stars, children's records, recitations, fairy tales, etc. You certainly owe it to your family to give them this pleasure, and you can easily afford such small weekly payments. Come. in tomorrow and hear this Grafonola. Bring the children. They will love it. Face Massage MODEL HAIR DR MARTIN SYSTEM OF TRE Will be pleased to have you call, grow hair on bald heads. We man- nual instruction. Tuesday and Saturday. ```markdown ``` Latest model Grafonola, exactly as illustrated. Powerful silent motor, bayonet joint tone-arm, exclusive Columbia tone-leaves, graduated dial, speed regulator. Latest model Grafonola, exactly as illustrated. Powerful silent motor, bayonet joint tone-arm, exclusive Columbia tone-leaves, graduated dial, speed regulator. SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. Ora Howard of 4326 Fairfax entertained Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown of Chicago, Ill., Tuesday evening. Miss Ethel M. Stevens, 1147 Gratton Brown of Chicago with a dainty junceum Thursday evening. Mrs. Mamie Pope, matron of Ether-Chapter, O. E. S., is the organizer of the Eastern Star Unit that is sewing for Belgians, under the direction of the Red Cross department of Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Fannie Martin of St. Paul, Minn., is visiting her niece, Mrs. Lulu C. Austin, 3316 Morgan Street. Miss Perry, who was for a time cafeteria directress at Wheatley Branch, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Perry. Mrs. Irene E. Agee, 1509A N. Pendleton, was called to Philadelphia, Pa. on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. James Oakley and her son, Master Lilbert Agee, Jr. Mrs. Mary E. Blurton, 4211 W. Finney, is now visiting her husband, Henry Blurton, at an Atlantic port. He is expected to be called for foreign service soon. While in the East Mrs. Blurton expects to visit New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Atlantic City. Mrs. Eliza Lispcomb is ill at her home; 3450 Lawton Avenue. Miss Katherine Harris, 4039 West Belle, had as her guest Miss Marie Henderson and Dr. G. B. Key, at a prenuptial dinner Sunday evening, Oct. 6. Mr. and Mrs. George Broomfield are now domiciled at their new home, 3123 Washington Avenue. Mr. J. H. Redmond, 2425 Goode Avenue, is spending a few days at Atlantic City, the guest of Miss Besale Harris. Miss Georgiana S. Brown, formerly of St. Louis, who has been for some years principal of a school at Suni W. Va., has been recently promoted to a larger school at Hilltop, W. Va. Mr. T. J. Sanders and Mrs. Elizabeth Keeton were happily married at 1515 Newstead Avenue, Monday evening, Oct 14, at 8 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. F. Abbott After refreshments the couple proceeded to their home, 1419 St. Ferdinand. Miss Flora Dickson of the pressroom department of The St. Louis Argus is indisposed. Mr. Benard Gossin, first-class petty officer in the U. S. Navy, is home on a furlough, the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gossin of West Belle Place. Mr. Moses A. Richardson returned to St. Louis after a brief visit to Kansas City, Mo. He and his brother Henry left the city Oct. 14 to continue their medical studies at Meharry College, Nashville, Tennessee. A birthday party was given in honor of Cassius M. C. Pendleton, 426 West Bells, Oct. 5. About fifty Children were present. The evening was spent with dancing and games. Cassius was the recipient of many useful presents. The Polar Wave Daughters of Milks, Polar, Wave Temple No. 1, meet-the first and third Thursday of each month at their home, 2632 Lucas. All members are requested to attend these meetings—Mrs. Sadie Wynn, Dgt. R.; Mrs. Bertha Cox, Secretary. Mrs. Zinker Plair, 3009 Lawton Ayocaue, and Miss Carrie McKeever, 2919 Loccle Avenue, are in Chicago, the guests of Mrs. Eva Emery, 4182 Wabash Avenue. They will visit Detroit and Buffalo, N. Y., before returning home. Miss Ella Hawkins of Louisiana, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rosa L. Lane, wife of Rev. S. J. Lane. Miss Hawkins is a post office employee and a prominent religious worker. Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor of Chesterfield, Mo., is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Green, 6339 Warner Avenue, where she is receiving medical attention. Rev. J. W. Garner and wife of Charksville Mo., and Mrs. Phoebe James of Evansville, Ind., are also the house guests of Mrs. A. B. Green. Mr. H. B. Wilkins, Jr., formerly of Little Rock, Ark., is visiting his parent, Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilkins, 4216 W. Lahadie. Young Wilkins is a bagagemaster at Little Rock, and has brothers, Joseph, Everette and Ernest, somewhere in Plugues. John W. Poster of 2818 Easton Avenue, formerly head washerman for the Grand Laundry, will spend three weeks at Hannibal, Mo., in the employ of the White Star Laundry of that city. Little Jaenita Burrell of Core Brillante Avenue, wishes all of her little friends to know that her party of the 11th was postponed on account of the epidemic. Mrs. A J. Vaughan of Little Rock Ark, has returned home after a very pleasant visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vaughan of 4226 Garfield. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. James, 3961 Cook are now residing at 224 Ellwood. Private Owen Schusse is in the city on a visit from Camp Funston. Mrs. Evelyn Barrett, former wife of Dr. Barrett of East St. Louis, and Misa Hattie Lewis of this city are doing social settlement work at Linton House, Wm. City. Mrs. Mamie Hutt Lattimore is recuperating at People's Hospital from a nervous attack, caused by a street car collision. James Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott, and Francis Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Williams, are students out of town on the influenza list. We are looking for you at the Y. W. C. A. Hallowen's Party, October 31, 1818. Free to all. Mrs. Carrie West of 4104 West bella, accompanied the body of her sister, Mrs. Arnie Jones, to Little Rock, Ark., where interment will be made. Mrs. West will visit Hot Springs before returning home. Mr. Commodore Holloway of Kansas City, Kansas, was called to the city on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. Arnie Jones of 3113 Clark. Mr. Ford H. Hayes of 4122 Finney is able to be at his post of duty and is rapidly recovering from injuries he sustained some weeks ago when he was run down by an automobile, which fractured his collar bone. Second Lieut. J. W. Brown was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Hancock, Monday, en route to Peterburg, Pa Mr. Elbert Daniel died Monday at Camp Funston. He formerly lived Jefferson City, where his body was taken for interment. Henry Boyd, 2304 Pine, foreman at the American Steel Company, Granite City, Ill, who received deferred classification on industrial grounds has been inducted into the army and sent to Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky. His former fellow employees have raised $25.00 to give him a wrist watch. Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Craddock, 4183 West Belle, have had as their guest Mrs. Lucy Obanion of Marshall, Mo. Mrs. Obanion is the mother of Mrs. Craddock. Mrs. James Bush, 4243 Cote Brilliance, will be hostess to the Batchelor Grits' Club on Saturday afternoon the 19th. Mrs. Anna Jones, 3113 Clark, died Monday, October 7, after a brief illness. She leaves two children, ages 6 and 9; three sisters and four brothers. Her remains were taken to Little Rock, Ark., her former home, for interment. MANICURING AND CHIROPODY The Slaughter System, 3001 Lawton Avenue, wishes to announce that Mrs. Alpha L. Johnson, formerly of St. Joseph, Mo., now has charge of the Manucuring and Chiropody Departments. Facial massage treatments given by Mrs. Clifford, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind. Patrons will be given the best of attention. (Indf.) The First Hatter's School teaching the A. E. Foote system of making old hats new and new hats too of every description, will be closed on Sunday, beginning October 20th, 1918; business hours 8 a. m. to 9 p. m.; Saturday 8 a. m. to 11:30 p. m. Thanking for your patronage and begging to remain your hatter, A. E. FOOTE. The first Negro Hat Manufacturer is the world. Mrs. Grace Craig, 1903 Craig street, Alton, IL...has finished the course in hair culture, under the special supervision of Mme. A. D. Graves, 3331 Morgan, founder of the Lilly-White Hair system, Mrs. Craig is now in position to serve her many friends and customers. RELATIVES WANTED. Anyone knowing the wheecabouts of Mrs. George Green, missionary of the M. E. Church of Alligator Lake, Miss, where she was last heard of two years ago, will please notify her mother, Mrs. Jennis-McKay, 2718 Market Street. REMOVAL NOTICE Dr. T. J. Jones, formerly of 3425 Pine Street, wishes to announce that he has moved his office to 2003 Morgan Street. Bell 1817. I want to say that the Steger, Lino of Pianos have been sold to over 250 people of this city by me, and eighty-five per cent of my business is in high class players, and mostly on good terms. I once the steadily increasing business to progressive and educational advertising. Do you really believe that a dealer can continually sell real, and I mean real $750.00 Player Pianos for $450.00, and continue in business? A Player Pianos that sells for $750.00 should cost the dealer considerably more than $400.00 or it is not a $750.00 Player Piano. Our line of Player Phones are sold so to everybody, and they are easy to play. I can, and I am giving better terms, than any other dealer in the city. If you side track me, you pay the penalty. Call and see the line up for Fall and Holiday. Call Bonnet 1799 W. MARRIAGE LICENSES Emmett C. Jones ..... Tyler, Mo. Mrs. Cordella Sanders ..... Tyler, Mo. Jos. S. Quarles ..... 3309 Lacede Mrs. Ludie M. Jackson. 3309 A Lacede James Love Lewis ..... 4064 W. Belle Ida Wilkins ..... 4016 W. Belle David Dillard ..... 2903 Semple Mrs. Gabralla Weaver .. 2903 Semple Thomas Henry Moore .. 2717 Clark Agnes Harris .. 400 S. Garrison George Johnson .. 1811 Lucas Elmora Thompson .. 2005 Chestnut Chester Fields .. 1805 N. Newshead Jewel Hall .. 3123 Marlce Pl. Fred D. Fox .. 210 S. 16th Bradley G. Grosier .. 3429 Layton Thomas J. Sanders— 2835 Franklin Mrs. Ella Moore ... 2835 Franklin Harry A. Sibley ... 619 N. Ewing Mrs. Emmy Benson ... 2411 N. Newstead Lee Wright ... 380 N. Taylor Wilya Mae Kemper ... 4600 Lindell George Washington Page— 101 S. Jefferson Minnie Ardalia Stevens— 101 S. Jefferson William Gaines ... 2738 Morgan Eliza Fuller ... 2908 Morgan James Dickson ... Providence, Ky. Eliza Sisk ... Hanson, Ky. Mr. John Feugh, 4554 Cottage, is confined to bed on account of illness. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH It looks as if the churches are to be closed another Lord's day. Let us, however, keep our eyes on the daily papers and if by Saturday the ball lifted let all the members turn out in force on Sunday morning. The pastor's subject will be, "A City Without a Church." If the churches are still closed it is urged that all the members of Central as far as possible spend the period from 11 o'clock to 12:30 o'clock Sunday morning in their homes reading the word, singing and in prayer. If a churchless day, Sunday must not be a Christmas day. In this hour of pestilence and dreadful scourge of war, with loved ones exposed at the front and dear ones imperiled at home, we need more than ever. The pastor will be at the church every day between 1 and 2:30 o'clock to meet any member who may wish to see him. May god bless you all and all who love the Lord and hope in his coming. Pastor George E. Stevens. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, Wyatt of 4244 Cook Avenue, entertained last Saturday evening in honor of the newweds, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Boyd, with whist, and music. Many friends were present and enjoyed a delightful evening. This is to notify the public that Dr. E. C. Wiggins has moved his office from 2818a Morgan St., to 925 A N Jefferson, over Mobby's Drug Store. Anyone knowing the, whereabouts of Miss. Katherine Monroe, formerly of Beaulfort, N. C., will please notify Henry Demery, 2915 Lawton Avenue. REMOVAL NOTICE The Aubury Memorial M. E. Church formerly at 4273 w. Cottage avenue is now located at the northwest corner of Goode and St. Ferdinand. Regular meetings are being held as usual. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Class and prayer meeting every Wednesday night at 8 p. m. Everybody is cordially invited. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences; furnace heat; gentleman preferrred. 3304 Lucas. (10-18-4) FOR RENT—Downstairs flat. Electric light, gas and modern conveniences. 4219 West Belle. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms with modern conveniences. Phone Forest 6746 W. 4422 West Belle. (10-11-4) Noon-Day Lunch Room Dinner served from 11:30 a. m. until 4 p. m. Home cooking at reasonable rates. Opening Monday. November 21. Phone Lindell 2894R. Colored Men Wanted DESIIRABLE WORK; GOOD PAY American Paper Products Co. Second and Brumen. STATE ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS NOVEMBER 7-9 Colored Teachers begin planning now, get in a hurry, and decide to attend the State Association of Teachers convening in St. Louis, Nov. 7-8-9. You are most cordially invited to be present. R: H. Cole, President; C. G. Williams, Secretary. Let your weekly contribution be a Liberty Bond. "I Can't Remember Your Name." Present your business or calling card. Have them made at the Argus Print Shop. 2343 Market street. Dr. J. E. Ramsey, dentist, has opened an office at 103 N. Jefferson avenue. He is a graduate of Meharya Dental College, class '13, and has practiced in Mississippi_ Special attention given to treatment of guns and diseases of the mouth. Consultation free Phone Bonmont 1251. The Victor Spiritual Church, 2014 Pine, will celebrate the 11th anniversary October 29—30. Managua will be given each evening by the nest in the city. Many beautiful pieces of handwork will be on sale. Welcome to all Refreshments of the season will be served—Mrs. J. D. Duka, Rector. John Lucas, 4554 W. Lucky.....69 Lee Guna, Trinity, Texas.....20 Margin Scrogina, 1103 Randolph.....65 Victoria Cannon, 1092 N. Newstead.....20 Jesse James Baker, 4048 Fairfax.....1 mo. Cora Lee Jackson, 4334 M. Broadway.....22 Richard Stevens, 13064 Wash.....53 Uriel Smith, Rochport, Mo.....29 Wm Quinn, Brad, Ark.....31 Lottie Hullet, 2920 Market.....29 Mary Robertson, 1624 Singleton.....59 Helen Taborn, 2725 Laclede.....2 Allen Boykin, 1015 Mound.....46 Benjamin Martin, 2704 N. 11th.....43 Fred Lloyd, 9602 Rerview Drive.30 Mrs Wellingham, 1103 Glasgow 1 Jumper Turner, 1053A W. Belle.....30 Norman L. Wood, New, St. Louis 2 Bruce Nash, 2290 Chicago.....5 Gus Kennard, 3981 Papin.....51 Ed Bigford, 2647 Morgan.....24 Ed Samuel E. Moon, 3345 Morgan.....24 Arthur Franklin, 2924 Lucas.....33 John Martin, City Hospital.....62 Mary Paris, 1624R Biddle.....78 Johnnie Robests, 1409 N. 11th.....8 Claudine Whitley, 1104 S.Compton 23 Chas Dunetighol, 2730 La Salle 47 Patrick Davis, 2656 Lucas. Isadore Evans, 1719 Pendleton.....29 Della Brown, 2657 Scott.....1 Annie Jones, 3133 Clark.....39 Rivin Moore, 317 Moore.....6 days Neal Gill, 6143 Minerva.....31 Matte Hopper, 1112 N. 13th.....23 Viola Payton, Barnes Hospital.....23 Alice Smith, 1447 Biddle.....25 James Palmer, 1403 N. 16th.....25 Helen Worth, Kirkwood, Mo.....14 Larry James, 3307 Lawton.....34 Julia Wychs, 1813 N. Newstead.....72 Nevada Green, Pacific, Mo.....3 Thomas Mitchell, Memphis, Tenn.....24 Jesse E. Thompson, 2924 Warranty..... ton ..... 21 Lula Mason, 2926 Pine ..... 25 Pete Tate, 513 S. Garrison ..... 25 James Jones, 815 Benton ..... 38 Annie Parker, 105 S. 10th ..... 39 Frank W. Lewis, 3032 Market ..... 67 Lloyd Leon Buckner, 1015 Ohio ..... 2 Agnes Hawkins, City Sanitarium ..... 31 Parthenia Lewis, 2733 Clark ..... 33 Robert Brazier, 1112 Brooklyn ..... 57 Arthur Campbell, 2312 LaSalle ..... 34 David Bishop, 2315 Lawton ..... 32 Lena Fletcher, 2632 Baldwin ..... 31 Arthur Keithley, Barnes Hospital 10 Joe Nelson, 709 N. Ewing ..... 36 Cordella-Garr, 2333 Lawton ..... 44 Al Craven, 1525 Papin ..... 48 Andrew Hubbard, Anna, Ill ..... 41 Will Dent, S. Kirkwood ..... 44 John Adams, 3926 W. Welle ..... 39 Sylvin Williams, 2710 Morgan ..... 1 Rebecca Vanburian, 128 N. 21st ..... 38 Bell Gross, 612 Clark ..... 32 Addle Hunter, 19. 18 Division ..... 27 Wm. Ridley, 2316 Morgan ..... 34 Mattie Fitgerald, 3135 Lucas ..... 28 Currie B. Perrell, 2625 Walnut ..... 4 Henry Bender, Camp Dodge ..... 23 Baby West, 2645 Adams ..... 28 Mrs. Ade Newell, Infirmary ..... 47 Mrs. Salille, M. Lewis, Infirmary ..... 97 BOOSTERS BURY INFLUENZA Darry James, 37 years old, of 3307 Lawton, died at the City Hospital Monday Oct. 14, from influenza. He was buried Friday morning from the Williams Undertaking Company Parlor. A purse of $154.90 was raised by the Boosters Club, assisted by their friends to pay the funeral expenses. CARD OF THANKS The Boosters' wish to thank the many friends of the deceased, Larry James, for so liberally contributing to the fund for his burial. The amount collected and spent in giving this young man a respectable burial was $154.90. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our many friends for their kindness and wympathy shown us in the death of our sister, Arnie Jones, who died suddenly Oct. 8, and for the beautiful floral offerings sent, also Under taker L. S. Williams for his efficient services. Yours in sorrow. Mrs. Carrie West, Mrs. Wctoria Hereford, Mrs. Susie Harvey, Sisters, Mrs. Commodore, Luther, Joseph, James, Brothers Jno. West and Charles Here- ford Harvey, Brothers-in- law I thank my many friends for their kindness shown me during the illness and death of my dear, inother, Mrs Cordelia Carr, also for the beautiful floral offerings. Yours in sorrow, Mrs. Minnie Palmer, 2833A Lawton Ave CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, P. A Buckner, also the beautiful floral offerings and the words of conolation and beautiful solace by all who took part in the Tuneral exercises. Mrs. P. A. Buckner and family. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of my dear husband, Mr. Craig Griffin, who departed this life Oct. 4, 1915, for the beautiful floral designs. He was buried in Macon Sunday, Oct. 6. CARD OF THANKS I take this method of thanking my many friends for their kindness and sympathy shown me during the illness and death of my wife, Mabelle Martin, who died Oct. 7. also for the many beautiful floral offerings sent. Yours in sorrow. Frederick Martin. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our friends for their kind sympathy and floral offerings tendered na in the death of our dear sister, Mrs. Anna Jones, who departed this life October 7. We also are grateful to Roy. Owens for his spiritual conglations and Williams Underlaking Company for efficient service. Mrs. Victoria Harphed, Mrs. Carrie West and Mrs. Si Harvey, sisters. We wish to extend our since thanks to our friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us in our bereavement and loss of our son and brother, David Bishop. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. We especially thank the members of St. Paul A. M. E. choir for their splendid service. Mrs. Mollie Bishop, Mother. Mrs. Ella May, Sister. 3215 A Lawton Avenue. IN LOVING MEMORY In lovin g memory of my daughter Arabella Smith-Gordan, who departed this life, just one year ago, Oct. 10. Daughter, thou wert mild and lovely. Gentle in the grave below. Pleasant in the old asleep. When it floats amongst the breeze. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Restful in the grave below. Thou no more wilt join our number: Thou no more our songs shall know. Yet, again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fed, Then in heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tear is shed. Nadly missed by mother and aunts —Emily Benson, Mother. FUNERAL OF MRS. TROTTER Noted for Her Work Among Colored Race (Boston Post, Oct. 13, 1918). The funeral of Mrs. Geraldine Lcuse Pindell, wife of William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Guardian, was held yesterday at 2 o'clock from her home, 97 Sawyer Avenue, Dorchester. The Rev. Walter D. McClane, rector of St. Bardolphome's episcopal Church of Cambridge, conducted the service with the Episcopal ritual, "Crossing the Bar" and "Fear Ye Not, O Israel," from "Elijah" were sung by Harry Delmore, tenor. The gray casket was banked with a profusion of beautiful floral tributes, one from the Boston Literary Association, another from the reign of the Parker House. The honorary pallbearers were William D. Brigham, E. T. Morris, C. H. Plummer, William L. Reed, E. P. Brown, Dr. J. Washington Hill the Rev. M. A. N. Shaw. The active pallbearers were E. P. Benjamin, William P. Hare, James Anderson, Robert Johnson, Frederick Brooks, Private David G. Morris, adopted soldier of the deceased from Camp Devin, Dr. A. P. Russell and Dr. H. W. Ross. There was a large attendance of friends. Interment was at Fairview cemetery, Hyde Park. Mrs. Troffer left to mourn her loss her mother, Mrs. Mary Pindell; a sister, Miss Gertrude Pindell; a foster brother and her husband. Geraldine Louis Trotter was born in Boston, Oct. 3, 1872, the daughter of Charles E. and Mary Pindell. She was educated in the Boston schools, and for 10 years was bookkeeper for Elli Cooley, china decorator, until she married Mr. Trotter, June 27, 1899, in the same house where she died. Oct. 9, 1918, at the age of 46 years. Her chief life work was associate manager of the Boston Guardian, an organ for equal rights for Colored Americans, published by Mr. Trotter but she engaged in much public-spirited work. She secured parents for several Colored inmates of the State prison, notably the late William E. Hill, who had been there more than 40 years. So was executive chairman of the Boston Literary Association, arranging the loving cup presentation to Moorfield Storey in Faneuil Hall. She organized a women's anti-lynching committee, and was a member of the Equal Rights League. Her chief activities recently were for the Colored soldiers. She presented the national colors to the 1910 Enkineers at Camp Devens in behalf of the State, Organized the Godmothers' Association to this, the only Colored unit, which went overseas from Massachusetts, and began organizing with a "circle of cheer" at Newburyport. She was a member of the Soldiers Comfort Unit and Sunday hostess at its War Service centre. Her last act was to send fruit to the Colored soldiers at Camp Devens who were ill with influenza. She was a Communicant of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Dorchester. She was an able newspaper woman and ready public speaker. Bor Mrs. J of 231 a girl daugh nicely Lillie Born to Mr. and Mrs J W. DeWeers of 2316 Market St a girl, mother and daughter doing nicely. Lillie Izelia DeWers PATRIOTIC GIRLS AND LADIES Buy Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps with your extra money. Hair dressers and beauty culturists are buying thousands of dollars worth to help our boys over there Extraordinary opportunity to earn big money in your spare time. Learn artistic hairdressing, manicuring, facial massage, scalp treatment; how to straighten; cultivate and grow hair; now to make up combines and cut hair pieces; how to make high-grade toilet preparations; ponies, tonics, creams, etc. Mme Dearroll, an old experienced hairdresser and beauty culturist, who has taught hundreds of others this trade, will teach you this complete course for only $3.00. First-class work guaranteed; diploma awarded. Send a money order to the Ideal Co., Box 70 Station G, New York City. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Mrs Georgia Wooldridge died at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs James Buckner, 506 East Tremont Street. Mrs. Wooldridge is survived by two children, Mrs. James Buckner and Winter Baugh; two sisters, Mrs. Rexle McNeary and Mrs. Mpilie Porter; two brothers, Ike and Charlie Wooldridge of Madisonville, K9. . . Measra Per, J. T. Bradley, Armedia Taylor, Mrs. Mooreland, M. McGuyler and Lucila Cherry, are on the slick list EVERY LADY Should Know the Difference Have you thought of how extravagant you have been in buying Hair Growers that would grow hair only on certain parts of the Scalp? A Hair Grower for the Temple, a Hair Grower for the nape of the Neck, a Hair Grower for the Crown and the Special Growers for the relief of Tetter and Dandruff. Did you know that LLYRA HAIR BEAUTIFIER is so compounded that it will grow hair on any part of the Scalp, and a relief for any Scalp Disease? Since this is an age of economy why not equitize on your Hair Grower? LLYRA HAIR BEAUTIFIER 50c a Box, 4c postage. (For quick results have your hair treated by the Slaughter System with LLYRA Hair Beautifier which is guaranteed to grow Hair in 6 Treatments or your money refunded.) Central 8698-L. St. Louis, Mo. Bomont 1958 LILY WHITE HAIR PREPARATIONS BARNETT HAIR GROWER WLL GROW YOUR HAIR No matter what you have tried in the past, you should try the BARNETT SYSTEM. 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PHONE BOMONT 2649 L 1 Madam HAIR Fully equipped to give Instructor in the FA Holds a Diploma from the L of St. Louis; in Growth, Bea INSTRUCTIONS SENT BY GOO 7 N. Garrison Avenue M. PETER 810 PINE S — Import HAIR, SWITCHES, STRAIGHTENING HAIR L CREOLE HAIR Made from best Japanese KE Mailed On Receipt of Phone, Bomest 1098 ST. LOUIS, MO. HAIR CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. ED 1866 manufacturers HOME, BRUSHES, NETS TOILET ARTICLES SUPPLIES WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF Negro Goods of All kinds and Sell More of these goods Than any other house in the West RATES ONE INSERTION Personal, Business and Pro- fessional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line, minimum 15c. FOR RENT Purchased hall, and front room first floor, modern con- vendences in private family. Gentle- men only. 218 N. Copleton 10-18-9 FOR RENT Nearly furnished rooms 4000 Friars Avenue 10-18-4 for gentlemen, with or without board, 2912 West, Belleville Phone LinLl 1883W (10-18-4) FOR RENT One nice furnished room on first floor and one small for fitted room on third floor for gentle than for many respectable people 1632 Franklin Avenue Phone Bo mont 627W (9-27-in) FOR RENT One nicely furnished room for a respectable couple or genn- tleman 2400 Clark Phone Barnmont 1776W (10-21-2) FOR RENT Nearly furnished room Call Landell 2878 1631 W Belle (10-11-1) LEARN PIANO MUSIC—Miss Duile mie Wheeler, teacher Lessons Sec 2739A Franglin Avenue (10-11-3) FURNISHED ROOM Family of two have nicely furnished room for couple or lads who is in service. Lin cell 1331W 1831 Finney (10-11-2) FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms; modern conveniences, suitable for gentleman or ladies. Call evenings of Sundays 13330 Morgan FOR RENT Furnished room, 2nd Floor All conveniences. Bonpoint 1169, 4316 bawton (10-1-1) FOR RENT Two furnished rooms, bedroom and kitchen. 2nd floor, 2801 Pine (10-1-1) FOR RENT Nearly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences, at 422s W. Cox. Call after 2 p.m. (10-1-4) 104R. RENT Nice second door room for nine people one third floor room for working lady or gentleman in private family at 445 W. Bell, Belle Forest 3419J (10-4-2) WANTED. Rooms by man and wife two unfurnished with light, heat and light housekeeping privileges in private family, west of Grand avenue. Must be first class. References exchanged. Phone, Forrest 3579W. WANTED AT SINCE—Ten good colored bout and women to organize clubs of 25 members for the Grand Bentleyhill Association of Alabama Special forms made to organizers. For further information and partion lars write to Thomas L. Porter; Grand Organizer 1411 G Fallon Street, St. Louis, Mo. FOR RENT. Nearly furnished rooms with mobiles. Occurrences 4447 West Belle Forest 7025R (8-9 ind.) The Argus Publishing Company gives special attention to the printing of framed and to sales cards. SPECIAL NOTICE—Owing to the increased circulation of The Argus, requiring additional time for press work, all Advertisements, Church and Outfit of Town news, and Want Ads must be in the office before Wednes day noon, each week. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room Call Lindell 2287, 4041 W. Belle 10-4-4. BOYS WANT have busters to sell The Argus Chicago Defender and The Indianapolis Leader. Apply a 221 Market St. next to the Booker Washington Theatre. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms storm host, modern conveniences. Mrs. Edna E. Wilam, 216 Washington. (9274) HURRAH A PLACE TO EAT AT LAST At last you have a place to eat, down in town at New Era Lounge, 625 Morgan St. near Union Market R Blond, Manager. (927-24) BOOM& FOR EENT—Furnished, or furnished with modern conveniences 4318 W. Buele. (927-24) BOYS WANTED Live hustlers to sell The Argus, Chicago Defender and The Indianapolis Ladder. Apply to 2224 Market St. next to the Bomber Washington Theatre. FOR EENT—Neatly furnished room with modern conveniences in private family. 4322 Lawton. (927-24) AN OPPORTUNITY For you to purchase a, complete Knights Templar outfit, including trunks, etc., at sacrificing prices. Only three morges left. So see me at once. R. C. Fisher, The Argus Building. MECHANIC WANTED—An educated automobile mechanic, must be able to teach the same, $1,500.00 per year. Address Box 2, Argus Office 2341 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. (9-9) FOR RENT—One unfurnished room for lady. Call Sunday, 2330 Morgan ATTENTION, SIR KNIGHTS Your last opportunity to purchase Knights Templar Smith in perfect condition at the very lowest prices. R. C. Fisher, The Argus Blade, 2341 Market The Uptapla Hotel is most conveniently located at 2845 Morgan Street, and affords desirable rooms, elegantly appointed for lights, housekeeping, electric light, steam heat; unfurnished rooms if preferred. Phone Bonfidat 280. Rates reasonable. Minister in the building, and special attention given to the marrying of couples. (Indf.) FURNISHED ROOM—For gentle man. 448A West Belle. Del. 268J. (10-11-3) Liberty Bonds Wanted. Call at room 520, Fullerton Bldg., 7th and Pine. (10-11-4) WANTED Two registered Nurses. One People's Hospital, 3442 Pine St. Phone Lindell 5468. (10-11-4) SAVE YOUR OLD STOVE Uncle Sam wants you to save the iron that ship may be built. Have your stoves and furnaces repaired before it gets cold. See Fornay for repairs for any old stove. 111 N. 12th street. FOR SALE WANTED: Warehouse residence in walking distance. Street of Jefferson. In walking distance of downtown. Owner is a nonpresident and will cover this property. Worth $5,500. will sell for $4,500; reasonable terms. See Mr. King, Argus office. Plates and Bridgework $4.00 Up Nerveous People Receive Careful Attention DR. H. E. DOWELL DOES DENTISTRY WELL S. E. Cor 7th and Olive Opposite Republic Entrance on 7th Street Opposite Republic Death To Rheumatism Death To Rheumatism The Famous Japanese Rheumatic Powders Are the Boss For indulgence, for men and women with weak backs, rundown condition. A tonic for women between the ages of 40 and 50. It also serves as a general body-builder. Don't wait until your system breaks down. A 60-day-treatment, postpaid for only $100. Send for a treatment today. Don't wait. Agnieszka wanted. Write for terms. THE DINIE SALES AGENCY Mine, L. V. Bejnett, Manager, Branch Office, 3233 Pine St., Phone, Bomont 2191; St. Louis; Mo. MADAM MATTE MAPP CALHOUN Scientific Hair Grower Eaughtner System Guaranteed so produce a healthy, luxuriant growth of the most defective hair. 2927 Lawton Ave - Homont 1693-R AKER AND EMBALMER Miss Birdie Beal, licensed embalmer for ladies. Livery carriages furnished for all occasions. Open day and night. 2726 Lucas Ave. St. Louis, Mo. WM. H. SMITH BARBERSHOP And Pressing Parlor Firstclass work called for and delivered 1006 NORTH SARAH ST. Phone, omont 1145 Tailoring and Pressing in Connection Manhattan Shoe Shining Parlor HARRY BOWMAN, Prep. Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos Soft Drinks. All Leading Colored Newspapers CRISS. "Jaz. Shoe Shining Depot. Fohl. Wallis. Aest. Mgr. John Hale. Mgr. Tailoring and Pressing Dept. 2319 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. Bomont 1140 Cigars, Cigarettes and Colored Newspapers The EAGLE CAFE & DELICATESSEM Mra. H. R. Lindsey, Prop. ICE CREAM & HOME-MADE PIES 120 N. Channing Ave. St. Louis NEGRQ SOLDIER IN OUR WAR Published in July (new book). Tells all about the war; it is fair to admit people everywhere hung; a trem- mentous need is felt. COLORED MAN NO FLAMING; first or choice of other the picture; against making it to 123 per day. Find the quick for a new book. AUSTIN JENNINGS CO. 429 St. B., Wage., D.C. In compliance with an order issued by the Board of Health lodges and fraternal bodies, etc., have closed ainis die. You will never regret being patient and sober. The Shriners gathered and decided upon how much money they would raise for the Y. M. C. A., and last Sunday a number of nobles canvassed the oasis, with the view of rounding up every Arab in the desert. Study without thought is vain; that study without thought is vain. Giving to the edict prohibiting all public assemblages, Eureka Consistory. 29. A. A. S. R. Masons will not in struct its class in the several degrees of that department as was expected, with further notice—E. W. Rice, III. Commander. No man knows when he may need the friendship of a Masonic lodge, and it behooves everyone to be friendly in the days of prosperity. It is an awkward situation for a man who has spent his life in indifference to his lodge or possibly in criticizing it, to come to want and have to ask his lodge for help. Every man ought to be a helper and booster of his lodge—even if he is not in exact accord with everything the lodge members do. It is a poor recommendation for any person to possess the art of criticism everything all the time. The time is sure to come when everyone of us will become more subdued in our critical natures. And the earlier the better. The Knights of Columbus, great Catholic organization, is extending every possible courtesy for the comfort and happiness of the Colored boys in khaki who are stationed at Topka, Kansas. During these perilous times drink nothing without "Seeing" and "Tasting," sign nothing without reading and understanding. The following figures give you a definite idea of what your loan to the Government by the purchase of Liberty Bonds will accomplish when used by the War Department: One $50 bond will buy trench knives for a rifle company, or twenty-three hand grenades, or fourteen rifle grenades, or thirty-seven cases of surgical instruments, for enlisted men's belts, or ten cases of surgical instruments for officers' belts. A $100 bond will clothe a soldier, or feed a soldier for eight months, or purchase five rifles or thirty rifle grenades, or forty-three hand grenades, or twenty-five pounds of either, or 145 notwater bags, or 2,000 surgical needles. A $100 and a $50 bond will clothe and equip an infantry soldier for service overseas, or feed a soldier for a year. Two. $100 bonds will purchase a horse or mule for cavalry; artillery, or other service. Three $100 bonds will clothe a soldier and feed him for one year in france, or buy a motorcycle for a ma- chine gun company. Four $100 bonds will buy an x-say out. One $100 bond will supply bicycles for the headquarters company of an infantry regiment. Noble S. J. Johns of Ruby Temple No. 45, Fort Worth, Texas, is in the city for an indefinite period. He is a good fellow and expressed a desire to meet the Sons of Medinah. Private Jack, Waters, who is stationed at Camp Funston, has been attacked by influenza and is reported critically ill. Waters is a member of Ionic Lodge No. 91 of Masons. Honor a good man that he may honor you; honor a bad man that he may dishonor you. Medinah Temple of Shriners, J. Henderson Lodge of Masons, Othello Lodge of Poerless Knights, several K. P lodges, etc., feel it their indispensable duty to share in the supplying of the needs of our boys for the successful prosecution of the war, and have purchased a creditable, number of Liberty Bonds. You should not feel satisfied until your hodge has done its full duty. Mr. Joseph Washington, treasurer of Ionic, R. A. M., Has the deep sympathy of that body of companions in the death of his relative that recently died at Camp Funston. Frank J. Lillard, Worshipful Master of Future Great Lodge No. 60 A F & A M., and High Priest of Progress Royal Arch Chapter No. 50, is ill and confined to his home at 4453 St. Perdirand. The best part of Masonic happiness is to have some one with whom to share it. If the epidemic of influenza is checked and the Health Department favorably approves of it, the following should be the coming events; H. McGee Alexander Lodge No. 3. A. F. & A. M. Monday night, Oct. 21. F. J. Brown No. 80. A. F. & A. M. Friday night, 25th. New Hope Chapter No. 56. O. E. S. Thursday afternoon, 24th. Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 21, Knights Templar, Thursday night, 24th. King Solomon Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, No. 28, Wednesday night, 23rd. SICK? WEAR MY BEST ELECTRIC Health Belt FREE for 30 DAYS. Abundantly adorned you feel is a magnificent, new addition to your health. Pre- scription, Newman, Fox, Drappeau Plain, Coatings, Hodgkins, Kidney, Biddeford Live Digest, Antibiotics, Orchid, Tissue FAIL ANYTHING HERE and for Curing you at our location. Tuesay 9AM ANYTHING HERE A. P. GREEN, Dear Dear, 119 10th St. New York, N.Y. W. W. Fields, Cameron, Mo., Grand Master. C. C. Clark, St. Louis, Mo., Dept. Grand Master. Krast Boone, Louisiana, Mo., Senior Grand Warden. I. H. Bradbury, St. Louis, Mo., Junior Grand Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Mo., Grand Treasurer. E. G. Lacey, Kansas City, Mo., G. L. First-District. E. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., G. L. Second District. OFFICERS OF GRAND CHAPTER. R. A. M. A. L. Thomas, D. G. H. P., Jefferson City, Mo J. P. Moffett, G. King, Selkia, Mo. S. A. May, G. Seribe, St. Louis, Mo. Charles Griggsby, G. Treasurer, Liberty, Mo. E. S. Baker, G. Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. Missouri and Jurisdiction 1918-1919 Jos. H. Sherwood, R.E.G.C., St. Paul, Minn. G. Washington Lewis, D.E.G.C., St. Louis, Mo. G. Brasfield, E.G.G., Kansas City, Mo. B. F. Graves, E.G.C., General, St. Joseph, Mo. Thomas A. Marshall, E.G.S.W., St. Louis, Mo. Wm. Lamb, E.G.J.W., Kansas City, Mo. W. A. Ashley, E.G. Prelate, St. Louis, Mo. J. H. Kenner, E.G. Treasurer, Mar- shall, Mo. Prince Hall Lodge No. I, A. F. & A. M., meets first Monday night of each month at Masonic Temple, 3619 Easton avenue. All visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. J. B. Lovings, W. M.; D. W. Anthony, secretary. Ionic Lodge No. 91, A. F. & A. M., meets the First Tuesday night of each month at Masonic Temple. H. L. Smith, W. M.; S. P. Phillips, Secy. J. L. Henderson Lodge 116—Meets 1st Monday night of each month in lodge room No. 2, at Masonic Temple, 3619 Easton Ave. Visiting brothers are welcome—Thomas Patterson, W. M.; Dover D. Holmes, Secy. True Blue Lodge No. 107,—meets first Tuesday night of each month at 3 o'clock at Masonic Temple. Henry Olden, W. M.; J. T. Anderson, sec'y. Lone Star, Lodge No. 2, meets the second Monday of each month at the Masonic Hall. All Master, Masons are cordially invited to attend. G. Washington Lewis, W. M.; Joseph A. Smith, secretary. FUTURE GREAT NO. 60, A. P. & A. M.—Holds its regular communication the first Saturday night of each month at the Masonic Hall and extends an invitation to all members and visiting brethren—Frank Lillard, W. M.; Edw. W. Levy, Sect. East Lodge Lodge No. 38, A. F. & A. M. holds its regular communication on the second Friday night of each month at the Masonic Temple. Visiting brothers are welcome—W. V. Smith, W. M., 4227-84. Ferdinand, Vaughn Williams, secretary, 2412 N. Pendleton. West Gate Lodge No. 95, A. P. & A. M. meets second Saturday night in each month at their hall, 3619 Easton Avenue. Visiting brothers are welcome. Birley J. Sadler, W. M., 2622 Lawton Avenue; Bert Cornish, See'y, 1939 St. Charles St., Col. Wm, H. Hughes. H. MeGee Alexander Lodge No. 3, A. P. & A. M.; meets the fourth Monday of each month at the Masonic Temple. Visiting brothers are invited to attend. John R. Steele, W. M.; Geo. W. Wade, secretary. Phochin Lodge No. 79, A. P. & A. M.; meets on the regular communications first Friday in each month. All Master Masons welcome —Wm. Stakey, W. M.; Chas. H. Smith, secretary. P. J. Brown Lodge No. 90, A. P. & A. M.; holds its regular communication on the 4th Friday night of each month at Masonic Temple. Visiting brothers are welcome. Monroe Ernest, W. M.; Jas. Tyler, 2916 Pine J. Q. Johnson Lodge No. 30, A. F. & A. M. holds its regular communication the first Thursday night of each month All visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. L. M. Mc Bride, W. M.; J. W. Beard, secretary. EUREKA CONSISTORY, 320 Eureka Consistency 29, Scottish Rite Masona, hold their stated conclave on the first Friday night of each month in the assembly room of their temple. 3119 Easton avenue. All Knights of the 32d degree are most cordially invited to attend. E. W. Rice, com- mander-in-chief; F. J. Brown, recorder. New Hope Chapter No. 56, O. E. S. meets the fourth Thursday afternoon of each month at the Masonic Temple. E. H. Rice, Patron; Blanche Smith Brenning, W. M. Elizabeth Owens, See Nell. Bounty 582 Lawton Ave. Pressing CLUB J. SAMS, Proprietor Gent's Suits Cleaned & Pressed $1.40 Cleaning, Drying and Requiring of Ladies and Gent's Garments. A TRIAL IS ALL WE ARE OF YOU! 2000 Lawton Ave. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS PROGRESS CHAPTER NO. 58, R. A. M. Holds this monthly communication on the 2nd Tuesday night of each month at their hall, 3619 East, Avenue. All companions are cordially invited—Frank Lillard, High Priest; Crittenden Clark, Recorder. St. John Chapter No. I, R. A. M. holds its regular communication at Masonic Hall the second Wednesday of each month, Solomon Rodgers, H. P.; J. A. K. Ficklin, secretary. Mount Olive Chapter No. 3—meets 3rd Wednesday night of each month. R. A. James, H. P.; A. B. Thomas, Sec. King Solomon Chapter No. 38, R. A. M., holds its regular communication on the fourth Wednesday night of each month. Communities—T. R. McBride, High Priest; J. T. Cannoh Recorder. Ionic Chapter, Royal Arab Masons, holds its regular communication on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Masonic Hall. Visiting companions are welcome. John H. Moss, high priest; Dr. S. T. Phillips, secretary. Prince Hall, R. A. M., No. 11—Will hold their regular communication on the 2nd Monday night of each month, at the Masonic Hall, 3619 Eikton, at 8 o'clock. Members and visiting companions always cordially welcome. J. E. Anglin, High Priest; Earl Swayzer, Secretary. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Western Star Commandery No. 1, K. T., holds its stated conclave at its asylum, Masonic Hall, 2nd Thursday night of each month. Visiting knights are welcome. James E. Anderson, E. C.; J. W. Beard, recorder. Onward Commandery No. 2, K. T., will hold their regular conclave on the third Tuesday night of each month at their asylum, 3619 Easton avenue. All Sir Knights are invited to attend. Samuel Morgan, E. C.; Wm. H. Goff, Recorder. Tuscan Commandery No. 12, K. T., meets the third Thursday night each month at their asylum, 3619 Easton avenue. All Sir Knights are cordially invited. T. A. Marshall, E. C.; Wm. A. Bolden, secretary. Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 21, Knights Templar—will meet in their regular monthly sonelave on the 4th Thursday night of each month at the Masonic Temple. All Sir Knights are cordially invited. Robt. James, E.C. A. F. Granberry. Recorder. Medinah Temple 39, A. E. A, O. M. Shriners, meet first Sunday afternoon of each month at their temple, 3619 Easton Ave. Monroe Ernest, Potentate; F. J. Brown, Recorder. St. Louis Guild No. 1, Crusaders of Knights Templar—Meets on First Sunday afternoon of each month at 2:30. Masonic Temple, Mrs. Alma, Clark Captain; Mrs. Alice G. Moore, Secretry. St. Louis Lodge No. 41, K. of P.—Meets the first and third Tuesday nights of each month at the Pythian Temple. All visiting Pythians are welcome.—W. M. C. White, C. C., Lee Willizman, K. of R. and S. Polar Wave Lodge 113, Elks, L. B. P. O. E. of W., meets every first and third Tuesday nights of each month at their home, 2633 Lucas avenue. Visiting Elks are welcome. J. C. Lucky, exalter ruler, Carl E. Morris, secretary. Washington Lodge. No. 6, I. B. P. O. E. W. meets first and third Wednesdays of each month at 707 N. Jefferson Ave. Degree meeting on the last Saturday night of each month. Visiting brothers are cordially invited: John Jos Reed, Encaled Ruler; F. H. Hunter, Secly. Onward Lodge No. 17, A. F. and A. M. meet the third Monday night in each month at the Masonic Hall, 3619 East Avenue. All Master Masons and visiting brethren are welcome—N. T. Lassiter, W. M.; J. W. Grant, Secretary. 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Steady work and the best of wages. Missouri Malleable Iron Co. Apply Government Employment Bureau 2313 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. WHY SUFFER WITH 'JET' When they can be treated scientifically by Dr C A. A. Branch, Surgon Chiropodist, Graduate of School of Chiropody of N Y Treatment by Appointment Eos - Y M C A. 2702 Lawton Bomont-1131 STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUG. 24, 1912. Of The St. Louis Argus, published weekly at Saint Louis, Mo., October 1, 1928. State of Missouri, County of St. Louis— Before me, a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared J. E. Mitchell, who, having been daily sworn according to law, disposes and say that he is the managing editor of The St. Louis Argus, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the owner, ship, management, etc., of the, aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 43. Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to-wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business manager are Publisher. The St. Louis Argus Publishing Co. St. Louis, Mo. Editor, H. T. Meadows, St. Louis Mo. Managing Editor J. E. Mitchell, St Louis, Mo. Business Managers, none. 2. That the owners are: J. E. Mitchell, H. T. Meadows, Wm Mitchell, St. Louis, Mo.; L. E. Hawk, St. Louis, Mo.; L. R. Carter, St. Charles, Mo. 2. That the known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding one per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: None. (Signed) J. E. Mitchell. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of September, 1918. Homer G. Phillips. (Notary Public Seal) My commission, expires, November 26, 1921. YOU MUST PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IN ADVANCE The paper mills of the United States have been placed on the essential list and all newspapers must comply with several defined regulations just issued by the War Industries Board, in order to continue the publications. One of the most important refers to subscriptions. All subscriptions must be paid in advance and no papers are to be sent to persons who fail to comply with the rule. The Argus is sold by boys on the streets, in several business places and churches at five cents a copy. Anyone who desires may have the paper united to their address one year for $1.20. This offer is made on condition that subscription is PAID IN ADVANCE. If you have not paid your subscription you must act once. Be ready when our collector calls. Share & Share Alike U.S. TO THE COLORED VOTERS OF THE FOURTH DISTRICT Mr. Phillips was COUNTED OUT of the nomination in the August Primaries BY FRAUD. He was the CANDIDATE OF THE NEGRO RACE then and is now. When he was counted out the Negro was denied representation only due him. We have the most votes in this district and we insist upon our right to CAST OUR VOTES FOR WHOM WE WANT, AND HAVE THOSE VOTES COUNTED AS CASE. We are asking of you to help correct the fraudulent conditions in this district, by not voting for men who are being benefited by such practice. The election of Mrs. Phillips will not only be a benefit to our Race, but will also be in the interest of HONEST ELECTIONS in the district. We do not make this appeal to you because we doubt your sincerity. We know too well your spirit of fair play and a square deal. reckoned into a fire of determination, while our boys are fighting to make all the world free, will not let you falter now. We know you will not quit until you have been grafted a man's chance and recognized as a man's equal. We only wish to remind you that THE JOB YOU STARTED IS NOT YET FINISHED. The office of Justice of the Peace belongs to you; it is up to you to take it. You are one of the 5000 Colored voters in this district. YOUR VOTE MAY DECIDE THE ELECTION. Cast that vote for the best interest of your Race. May not a single voter fail. Samuel A. Moseley, Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church. W. B. Johnson, Pastor St. Paul A. M. E. Churcn. M. Owens, Pastor Gallilee Baptist Church. I. King, Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church. C. Conner, Pastor C. M. E. Mission Church. Miller B. Anderson H. G. Clark, M. D. W. Summerfield Epson Carpenter Boston Lawrence W. M. Singleton S. Jaques, M. D. Bryant Brown Eugene D. Smith Sank W. Darkins Fred Montgomery Eugene Robinson Wm. D. Thompson Chas. G. Williams Samuel Johnson Alonzo Chrisman Rev. T. B. Dr. Darrin E. H. Tayl D. W. Bow Wm. McKi Cyril Bouw Dayton Ma Arthur Ma Wade McAlister Money Lewis Ben Shoemaker L. Gilmore Will Marshall Clint King Sam Crusé, W. L. Jones Green Harris J. W. Wilkerson Wm. Lovingood Albert Madden W. C. Simmons Phillips Wade D. Siggers J. J. Chisel James Olden John Bailey Jack Garrett H. N. Jones L. N. Oliver John Gregory Philmer Prather John Rowland Jessie Fell L. W. Holmes F. H. Carter Pierre Coates L. P. Poe Joe DeWees Nathan Haney Alonzo Hill Jeff Sanders E. Hawkins Andy Leeright Jas. A. Sydnor Webster Dausey Bbb Owens Fatus Wallace Lorest Robinson Albert Wynn Perry Tyler Jas. E. Jones W. H. Lockman Dempsey Lee Walter Powell J. Macon Lem Martin Robert Graham Wm. Williams Henry Johnson O. L. Bogges Thomas Rotten L. R. Harris Louis Mason Floyd Irvens Dave Beard Dempsey Wright VOTE THE REPUBLIC GABRIEL Nominee for Just Wm. J. Nominee for Just ORVILLE A. Nominee for Const PEARL Nominee for Const Two Justices and To Be P Election, Novel Wees O. Hill Wanders Ewkins Leeright A. Sydnor Dausey Ewens Wallace Robinson Wynn Tyler J. Jones Lockman Honley Sey Lee Powell Jon Martin Graham Williams Johnson Bogges Rotten Harris Mason Drvens Beard Wey Wright Frank Win Ira Sho Edu John C. D. Win Milton Owen Jas J. A. Hu Thurry Henry C. WH J. Par H.G. R. L. Harry Isham Homa Win G Charlie W. E. Wm T E. G. U John W H. A. REPUBLIC FOR ABRIEL R. for Justice Wm. J. BLH. for Justice LE A. ARN. Constable EARL AUS. Constable Justices and Two To Be Electe November VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET GABRIEL ROTH Nominee for Justice Fifth District Wm. J. BLESSE Nominee for Justice Fifth District ORVILLE A. ARMSTRONG Nominee for Constable Fifth District PEARL AUSTIN Nominee for Constable Fifth District Two Justices and Two Constables To Be Elected Election November 5th 1918 Election, November 5th, 1918 NEGRO SOLDIER RELATIVE OF KING MENELIK, KNOWS 12 LANGUAGE Private in U. S. Army Proves-Remarkable Ability as Linguist David Ben Isaac de Kalchitta, a private soldier at Camp Upton, is a Jow, a Negro a blood relative of Ning-Menelik born in Italian Somali land and before becoming a citizen of the United States was a naturalized Italian. In a recent examination conducted for the purpose of determining his fitness for an assignment in the intelligence department of the army he was questioned by five interpreters, and proved his complete familiarity with English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Polish, the Scandinavian languages, Italian, Greek, Arabian, Turkish, Hebrew and a number of dialects. His proficiency in Hebrew is particularly complete as he studied, at one time, for rabbinical orders. An officer of the examination board who is a college professor in private life, deceased he believed Kelliscripte to have no living equal as a linguist FIRST COLORED BANK TO BE DESIGNATED AS UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY Portsmouth, Va., Oct. 17.—The Mutual Savings Bank of this city has the distinction of, being the only Colored bank in this country which the United States has designated as a depositor of the government, this honor having been conferred upon it on account of its splendid record in the Liberty town campaign. The record made by the Colored people in this city and vicinity in the first, second and third Liberty Loan drives is worthy of the highest commendation. In the first loan twelve persons' subscribed through the Mutual Savings Bank for $2,000 worth of bonds; in the second loan 404 persons Walter B. Anderson W. H. G. Clark, M. D. H. W. Summerfield Carpenter Carpenter Bington Lawrence Edw M. Singleton J. S. Jaquie, M. D. Dr. Bryant Brown Frank Smith Win Jones Brandon Wyatt Shannon Martin Edw Long John Fern C. D. Ferguson Wm. Williams Milton Manuel Owen Robinson Jas Foster A. Hudson Peach Nearing Distance Byrd Henry Nelson C. Whitfield L. Parks R. G. Witt R. L. Turner Harry E. Cayce Isham Cade Homar White Win C. Jones Charlie Clay W. E. Jones Wm. Thompson R. G. Green John Wright H. A. Moseley C. Poe W. D. Elam Chas. E. Scott Isaiah King J. S. Green Lloyd English Geo. Lambert Oley Quin John Harvey E. E. Ellis L. S. Williams T. L. Gentry E. Patillo W. A. Gunnell J. W. Hendrick Walthall Moore Wm. Flowers Frank Allen John Barnett Wm. Cross Henry West John Porter Cris Rodgers Richard Clay Dr. D. W. Scott Jas. H. Harrison Dr. R. H. Green James H. Kent R. M. Smoot PUBLICAN TICKET OR L ROTH tice Fifth District BLESSE tice Fifth District ARMSTRONG tice Fifth District AUSTIN tice Fifth District Two Constables Elected ember 5th, 1918 subscribed through the same bank for $25,000 worth of bonds; in the third loan 1,923 persons subscribed for $21,000 worth of bonds. The quota of the bank was set at $5,700, and the bank handled more than twenty times its allotment. It is at present carrying more government bonds than all of the other Colored banks in the state of V. Virginia. The aggregate resources of the other banks being $1,390,000. Resources of the Mutual Savings Bank is $250,000, and at present is carrying 75 per cent more government bonds than commercial or other paper which necessarily decreases the profits to corresponding degree. SAVE ALL OF YOUR FRUIT PITS AND NUTSHELLS Uncle Sam needs them for charcoal to go in the gas masks to save our boys' lives from the gas attacks. Peach, apricot, prune, plum, olive, date and cherry pits Brazilian nuts, walnut shells, hickory nut and butter nut shells all furnish carbon for gas masks. They need not be separate but be sure to dry them and deliver to your Postmaster or your Red Cross Chapter, or any central location for collection. You may have only a few, but if everyone saves them it makes a lot, and is of the highest importance. Director Public Information. Mrs. Lou O. Hocker. Colored Women's Unit. Council of National Defense. TO RAISE MILLION DOLLARS FOR MISSIONS special to The St. Louis Argus. Cleveland, O., Oct. 12.—The Fall session of the College of Bishops of the Colored M. R. Church which con- vened here Thursday morning ad- journed today. The speaking was attended by a majority of the Bishops and memorial officers of the church, named whom were: Bishop L. N. Hol- Bey, T. B. Gardner Dr. Darlington Weaver E. H. Taylor, Attorney B. W. Bowles, Attorney Wm. McKinley Jenkins Cyril Bearmont Shipp Dayton M. Daniel White Arthur L. Baurdor A cyclone which recently swept through Tyler, Minn., did terrific damage. Houses were torn from their foundations, trees were uprooted and a long path of wreckage remained after the "twister" had passed on its way. Two hundred persons were seated in a motion-picture theater during the storm, but the building and its occupants were unharmed. Red Cress nurses from adjacent towns were rushed to the scene of disaster. Photograph shows a part of the wreckage and the front entrance to the Tyler First National bank. To err is human; not to forgive is inhuman. It is the want of motive that makes life dreary. In the lumber trade trees are branch establishments. The fellow who takes offense is very not to return it. The dignity of many a man overshadows his position. A duck of a wife sometimes makes a pose of a husband. Plathum Is Absolutely Necessary to Aid America in Fighting the Germans For war purposes the United States must possess or control every ounce of platinum in the country, says New York Times, because, as Representative Henry T. Railney of Illinois pointed out in his speech in the house recently, "explosives cannot be manufactured without the use of sulphuric acid and nitric acid, and sulphuric and nitric acids cannot be manufactured without ample supplies of platinum." Platinum is also essential for the manufacture of ignition points in airplanes, and guns cannot be made without the use of pyrometers, and in turn pyrometers cannot be made without platinum. A pyrometer is an instrument for measuring very high degrees of temperature. All, this being so, no patriotic makers of, or deniers in, articles of luxury into which platinum enters, only because' It has become more expensive than gold, would stand in the path of action by congress to give the war, department-control of the available supply of platinum in this country. Germany now has its hands on the greater part of the world's store of platinum, which is to be found in the Ural-mongolina. Colombia, which German propaganda is seeking to influence, produces 10 per cent of the whole; the United States only 1 per cent. Iridium and palladium must not be forgotten; they occur with platinum and are used in hardening it. The jewelers, manufacturers and dealers can get along without platinum, if necessary, though some of their artisans would have to seek other work; but the American army cannot fight without platinum. Wild Burro as a Food, and Value as a Beast of Burden Dr. C. C. Young, an Arizona sheep breeder, wants wild burros of the southwest utilized as food. He says he has eaten burro meat himself and likes it. In their wild state the burros are pets, he says, but when fat and about a year old can be converted into dishes tempting to our best epicures. This is only one side of the matter, however. The burro is of more worth as a beast of burden than as an article of food. Why not utilize him to a greater degree, at least during the war?-Detroit Free Press. Siberia. The biggest, and loneliest land on the globe is Siberia, of which at the present moment it is so much talk. Anyone who would set about its conquest by invasion would find the task in herculean one, for it contains nearly 5,000,000 square miles, and is about 45 times as big as the British Isles. In these vast spaces there is a population less than London contains by a couple of millions, and there are hundreds of thousands of square miles of territory where no human being is to be seen. WHERE TO GET INFORMATION Red Cross tells families of Soldiers Address of Bureaus Where to write, and when, and what to say, when asking information concerning men in the army or navy, is explained by the Red Cross home service department. In cases of claims for insurance, communications should be addressed to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Compensation and Insurance Claims section, Treasury Department, Washington. If no letter has been received from a soldier or sailor for an unreasonable length of time, the inquiry should be addressed to the Bureau of Communication, American Red Cross, Washington, D.C. Inquiries concerning men wounded or killed in service, or authentically reported wounded or killed should be addressed to the same bureau. In asking for information of any kind, the full name of the soldier or sailor, his serial number, his company and regiment or other unit, his rank, age and the date of this entry in the service, should all be written at the top of the letter. To disregard rumors, which in many cases are enemy propaganda, is advised by the Red Cross. Except in a few rare instances, families have been notified promptly of casualties. No Helmet More Efficient Than That Being Worn by American Boys in France "The helmet worn by American soldiers follows the general lines of the British type of inverted 'soup plate,' rather than the French 'cause' or the German 'coal scuttle.'" says Francis A. Collins in "The Fighting Engineers." "Penetration tests show that no helmet is more efficient than that of the American type. Every helmet issued to the American soldier has passed a severe test and is absolutely free from cracks or flaws. To turn out this complicated headgear by the million, using only the highest grade of materials, is a big order; but the great manufacturing resources of the United States have proved equal to the quantitative production. Steel helmets had never been made in the United States; but new machinery was deigned, and the supply has never fallen behind the demand. The helmets are made by stamping and pinching sheets of steel, so thousands may be turned out in a day, with great saving of labor. Each steel sheet is one foot square and one sixth of an inch thick. The pieces sheared off and other wastage are returned to the government, so that nothing is lost. Good Horses Are Expensive and Sell for Fancy Prices When electricity came into use for street cars hundreds of thousands of horses were released for other purposes, but equine prices did not descend, notes a New York correspondent. Then when automobiles came into such general use and supplemented horses again, the natural expectation was that the price would be cheaper. On the contrary, good general purpose horses are higher today than ever before. 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