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Official Org an of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION Most big white men help, encourage and defend the enterprise of their race; most big Negroes discourage, wont support, and knock the enterprises of their race.--Exchange. Official Organ of A NATIONAL JO VOL. II Most big whi fend the enter Negroes discou the enterprises VOL. II THE GENERAL CONFERENCE C. M. E. CHURCH (Blade News Service) Chicago, Ill.—The General Conference of the C. M. E. Church will convene in this city May 1 and continue for three weeks. Bishops, prominent clergymen and laymen of the church will be in attendance. The Windy City is planning to give the General Conference a royal welcome and it is stated that numerous social courtesies will be extended this distinguished ecclesiastic body, during their stay here. St. Paul C. M. E. Church, of which Rev. J. A. Winters is pastor, is in process of construction and will be finished in time to accommodate the General Conference. The Conference will convene in St. Mark's M. E. Church, this arrangement having been effected by Bishop C. H. Phillips of Nashville, Tenn. He was appointed by the bishops of his church to adjust all matters anent the Conference and it is understood he recently visited the city and has completed arrangements which have met the approval of the bishops and entire church. The most important feature of the first day's session of the General Conference will be the reading of the bishop's message which will be read by Bishop Phillips, who personally drafted this historic church paper. It is understood the message is the most comprehensive ever written and covers in a most commendable way the rise, growth and present status of the C. M. E. church. It is stated the bishops favor the repeal of certain laws and strongly recommend the enactment of specific laws which will operate harmoniously for the spreading of the Kingdom of Christ and the edification of the C. M. E. Church. The message will be one of the big features of the Central Conference for Bishop Phillips is a ripe scholar and is regarded as the proverbial prophet of the C. M. E. Church. His recommendations are given rapt attention and hearty approval and he is nationally held as a conservative leader and a cultured and efficient representative of his church. Bishop Phillips is widely known as the "Pioneer Bishop" of his church because he established his denomination in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Indiana. The bishops who will attend the General Conference are: Bishops, L. H. Holsey, Atlanta, Ga.; C. H. Phillips, Nashville, Tenn.; R. A. Carter, Atlanta, Ga.; N. C. Cleaves, Memphis, Tenn.; R. S. Williams, Augusta, Ga.; M. F. Jamison, Leigh, Texas. PETER JACKSON BEST IN RING HISTORY New York.—Ask any old-time fight fan to name the greatest heavyweight in ring history, and, if he be not blinded by racial prejudice, the chances are that he will say "Peter Jackson." The last important bout of the great Australian colored boxer was fought twenty years ago Friday, when young Jim Jeffries, then a rising ring gladiator, knocked Peter cold in the third round. But it was only a shadow of Peter Jackson that Jeff disposed of so easily. Robbed of his strength and speed by a too great indulgence in the good things of life, Peter was almost a wreck when he faced the brawny Californian. "greatest fighter of his time that he was Peter never wore a championship crown. In 1891 he fought Corbett 61 grilling rounds to a draw. The following year Corbett met and defeated John L. Sullivan, who had refused to fight --- WISCONSIN Jackson. Jackson was the great master of ring generalship, and what he did not know about the game was not worth knowing. He whipped every man who could fight him, except Corbett, and he was not at his best when he mixed with "Gentleman Jim." He defeated Paddy Slavin, another great Australian, in London, and the English sports made a hero of Peter and ruined him with high living. When he came back to America he was not Peter Jackson at all, but a magnificent ruin of a once supreme fighting machine. The fortune he made in the ring and on the stage he squandered as fast as he got it, and when he returned to Australia to die he was dead broke. For five years Jackson was managed by "Parson" Davies, who took him on the road in "Unele Tom's Cabin," and made a big hit. A monument at Sydney, Australia, has been erected to the memory of "the greatest heavyweight in ring history." NOTE IS PAID AFTER TWEN TY THREE YEARS Tuscaloosa, Ala.—C. B. Verner relates a story of honor among the dusky race. He tells of a Negro who paid a $10 debt after a period of twenty-three years. According to Mr. Verners's story he was called to Samantha twenty-three years ago to defend an attachment suit for Peter McGee, a Negro, the consideration for his services to be $15. The Negro paid him $5 in cash at the time and gave him a note for the balance. $10. Immediately afterward Mr. Verner was called to South Carolina by the illness of his father and had forgotten all about the note until recently, when the colored man saw him and recognizing him, paid over the balance due, stating that he had thought Mr. Verner moved to South Carolina "way back yonder twenty years ago." STAND BY OUR FIGHTING MEN From hundreds of thousands of American farms, in answer to the call of their country and in obedience to the law of their country. American boys have gone and to-day are fighting side by side with hundreds of thousands of American boys from the cities and town of the country, confronting danger and death. The duty of us who remain at home in safety to afford the means to make these boys powerful and victorious is a most imperative one. Buy Liberty Bonds. WHAT A $50 AND $100 LIBER TY BOND WILL DO Here's what your $50 bond will buy: Trench knives for a rifle company. Twenty-three hand grenades. Fourteen rifle grenades. Thirteen cases of surgical in- struments for enlisted men's belts. Ten cases of surgical in- struments for officer's belts. What a $100 bond will do: Clothe a soldier. Feed a soldier for eight months. Provide five rifles. Provide five rifles. Provide thirty rifle grenades. Provide forty-three hand grenades. Provide twenty-five pounds of ether. Buy 145 hot water bags. Subscribe for the Wisconsin Weekly Blade. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY APRIL 14, 1918 Women's Work for Third Liberty Loan NSIN household of Ruth. N AND CIRCULATION MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY courage and de- race; most big port, and knock exchange. BARABOO, WIS, NEWS Mrs. Lizzie Arms and her sister Lula, have returned home after visiting friends and relatives in Madison. Little Grace Hickman is able to be out again after being ill for several days. Mr. A. L. Thornton is planning on a visit to his daughter in Ohio this summer. Mr. Bernard Arms spent Sunday in Madison visiting his brother Howard. He expects to leave for Camp soon. Miss Anna Barton has completed her work in the Ringland's Wardrobe Dept. for the season. Mr. R. W. Jett, who has been working at the Warren Hotel, has accepted a position with the Fairbanks-Morse Co., Beloit, Wis. Mrs. Sadie Hickman expects to spend a few days in Baraboo, visiting her daughter Gracie. She will also make a flying trip to Beltit and to Rockford. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Miss Catherine Reeves will give a recital at St. Mark's Church early in June. Friday, April 12, at the C. M. E. Church, 501 Galena St., the Woman's Improvement Club will give a literary and musical entertainment. You help us when you patronize our advertisers. Master Andrew Cammack is developing into a very active salesman of the Blade. The Old-fashioned Spelling Bee given by the Forward Movement Literary Society on Friday last was won by the team of which Miss Mildred Cammack was captain. Mr. Dean Mohr was the successful contestant. Mr. William Thirll, after a stay of several months in the Windy City, is back in Milwaukee. The Blade aims to serve you, if not now, when you need it most. Support it. Though still a mere youth, Master Joseph Wilson of 340 6th St. carries himself with a manliness and dignity that is truly commendable. Mr. Edw. Jeffries and Miss Lottie Jackson were quietly married on March 25th. NORTHERN LIGHT CHAPTER Chicago, Ill., April—The Northern Light Chapter, number 28, exemplified the Eastern Star Degree with high honors at the administration council at the Masonic Hall recently. The secretary, Mrs. Herron, 3725 Vernon, will represent the Blade. Mrs. Mary Bowman and husband of the Northern Light Chapter are stopping on Cherry street in Milwaukee and would like to meet some of the Eastern Star members of the Cream City. Mrs. B. J. Halligan, chairman of the Catholic churches and societies, announces the personnel of her committee for the Third Library Loan drive as follows: Mrs. Edward T. Baillie, vice chairman; Mrs. Charles O'Neill, St. Patrick's church; Mrs. J. Keliher, St. Patrick's Parent-Teacher association; Miss Josephine Culligan, St. Raphael's church; Mrs. Mathew Lavin, St. Raphael's Court of Foresters; Miss Julia Tormey, St. Raphael's Young Ladies' Sodality; Mrs. George H. Breitenbach, Holy Redeemer; Mrs. Anton Metz, Holy Redeemer Parent-Teachers' Association; Miss Cecelia Walter Miss Division Mrs. H Mrs. Biliary. Mrs. Evenen Woman Forest on "V Libert WEEKLY BLADE Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. :: BELOIT, WIS. Blade News Service. Our race was well represented in the Loyalty Parade on the 6th Mrs. J. Monemus, Jr., and J. Strothers are in Toledo, Ohio, at the bedside of a sick relative. The Inter-State is the name of the ice Cream parlor opened on the 6th at 302 W. Broad St. This enterprise should be heartily patronized by the race people of Beloit C. L. Douglass is proprietor. H. T. Devine is one of Rock County's prospe, our farmers. His poultry and truck farms are indeed models and have put them on the easy side of life. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Allen are among Beloit progressive and substantial citizens. They were at one time residents of Madison. Mrs. Allen then was Miss Gussie Jones. Rev. W. S. Williams is doing much to promote the progress of our people. In all movements he is recognized by all classes of citizens irrespective of color. We were informed of the serious accident to A. G. Cook in Pennsylvania. Our sympathy goes out to them. Pvt. Washington and Corp. Coffey of Camp Grant were in the city over Sunday. Worshipped at the Second Baptist Church in the morning. These young men are the type that we may feel proud of. On account of the illness of Rev. J. G. Fox last Sunday the pulpit was occupied by Rev. R. L. Guyton in the A. M. and Rev. W. S. Williams at night. A helpful message was imparted by each. Friday night, the 12th, will witness the great program which has been in preparation for weeks. At the Salvation Army Temple on West Broad St, some of the best talent in the city will appear on this program. On Sunday, the 14th, the rally will end. A Gold Watch and Bracelet will be given the ones who bring in the largest amount. There are ten captains in this contest. The report that the Emmanuel Baptist Church had moved its place of meeting from Booth's Hall is untrue. We are still there. The Hall has been remodeled. CHICAGO. ILL. Blade News Service. Atty. W. W. Johnson has become a member of the Clark & Parker Law Firm, 10 East 35th St. Atty. Johnson is recovering from a serious illness. Mrs. Ewing, Jacksonville, Fla., has joined her daughter Beatrice who has been a guest at the Young Women's Christian Association for some time. Mr. Ewing is expected to arrive soon from Baltimore and the family will locate here. Mrs. Ewing and daughter are stopping at 3400 Wabash Ave. Mr. Nelson, 5615 S. Wabash Ave., is recovering from a siege of pneumonia. The Friends and Voters of the Second Ward are well pleased with the election of Major R. R. Jackson on April 2, 1918. On Friday, April 5, at the Royal Gardens a Reception was given Helen Blied, Holy Redeemer Young Ladies' Sodality; Mrs. A. J. Oelmiller, St. Theresa Court of Foresters; Mrs. A. Meisekothen, St. James; Mrs. H. Daniels, St. Cecelia Court of Foresters; Mrs. Walter Coffman, St. Bernard's; Miss Catherine Regan, Evening Division Catholic Woman's Club; Mrs. Kate Wattawa, St. Joseph's; Mrs. Henry Bernard, Girls' Auxiliary. Mrs. E. T. Baillie addresses the Evening Division of the Catholic Woman's Club and the Court of Foresters of St. Teresa's tonight on "Woman's Part in the Third Liberty Loan." MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT by the newly elected Alderman of the Second Ward, to his workers, friends and voters. The Gardens were beautifully decorated and with the beautiful gowns of the ladies the scenes were lost in beauty. After a few short talks by members of the Campaign Committee, and the Alderman elect the Garden was turned over to the friends for dancing. Five prizes were given to the parties standing on the hidden numbers placed on the floor. The prizes were presented by the Alderman. Music was furnished by the Sims Imperial Orchestra. All present report having a pleasant time. Mrs. Lilburn Jackson has just returned from Newport News, Va., having gone to visit her husband there. She reports a pleasant trip and says the boys will soon be going over the Top. Mrs. Irene Arnett of Household 1073 is still quite sick at the residence of Mrs. Johnson, 3732 Forest Ave. Mr. Jas. Douglas has returned to Sheridan, Wyo., where he was called to the bedside of his father, Jas. Douglas, Sr. The Amateur Minstrels gave a benefit for the Old Folks' Home on Monday, April 1, at the 8th Regiment Armory, which was a grand success. The Ladies' Second Ward Republican Club was an important factor during the campaign. Mrs. Jessie L. Bond, contemplates leaving the city for a few days' rest, which is much needed. Mrs. P. J. Evans, formerly 4316 Langley Ave., is now comfortably located in her new home. 515 E. 41st St. Phone Drexel 1673. She is general agent for Famous Horto-na preparation, giving instructions and awarding Diplomas. THE ROYAL BLUE CLUB NO. 6 MT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Will give a Grand Musical and Literary Program Monday evening. April 29th. Special dinner will be served from 4 to 8 P. M. after which the program will be rendered. The program will consist of some of the most prominent speakers of the city. We earnestly solicit the presence of the public to help us in this crisis. MRS. JULIA GOURDINE University, Va. We are in receipt of a letter of commendation from Mrs. Julia Gourdine, who was at one time a Madisonian, she wishes to be remembered to old friends and especially Rev. and Mrs. Z. P. Smith, Mesdames Jno. Smith, 114 N. Blair St., and Amanda Johnson, 315 N. Henry St. NO NEED TO WORRY Use "Marvel" Hair Cultivator If you have coarse, stubby hair there is no longer any cause to worry. Use "Marvel" Hair Cultivator. It positively promotes a luxuriant growth of glossy straight hair. The simplest method is used with this marvelous preparation. Mme. G. W. Annis New York. writes: "Twelve years I began the use of your wonderful "Marvel" Hair Cultivator my hair was not more than one inch in length and course and brittle. Now I can arrange it in the extreme styles an dit reaches below my-waist. I now have more than one hundred fifty regular custom. They all marvel when they notice its effect. To be had for 50c postpaid from the manufacturers. "MARVEL" SPECIALTY CO., Madison, Wis. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS You're free from the ills of the camp. So dig down and purchase a stamp; Get the habit of thrift. Give our war aims a lift. And brighten Democracy's lamp. 7,000 Members. NO 43. CHILD WELFARE (From U. S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau, Washington.) In cooperation with the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense, and therefore with the principal woman's organizations of the country, the Children's Bureau is preparing plans for a child welfare campaign for the second year of the war. The first aim of the campaign will be to secure the Public Protection of Maternity and Infancy. Public health authorities agree that one-half the deaths of infants are easily preventable, and that if children were well born and well cared for there would be practically no deaths of babies. Three hundred thousand American children under 5 die each year. Authorities also tell us that most of the fifteen thousand mothers who died last year died needlessly. It is the plan of the Children's Bureau to save a certain definite proportion of these lives. It is believed that one hundred thousand lives can be saved this year notwithstanding the withdrawal of a large proportion of doctors and nurses for war service. The State councils of defense and the State women's committees are called upon to be responsible for the State quotas. The actual methods by which those lives are to be saved are those whose effectiveness in saving children's lives is already demonstrated. They are described at length in various pamphlets which have been prepared by the Children's Bureau. Briefly the methods are as follows: First: The registration of births so that there may be an immediate record of every child born; and nursing and medical skill may be provided wherever family income does not permit its being secured independently. Second: For every mother prenatal care, necessary care, of doctor and public nurse at confinement, and after care. Third: Children's conference where well babies can be taken periodically to be weighed and examined, and clinics where sick children may be given medical service. Fourth: The organization of State and city divisions or bureaus of child hygiene. Fifth: The guarding of the milk supply, that every child may have his quota of clean, pure milk. Sixth: An income making possible decent living standards. In 1916 and in 1917 a nation-wide baby week was held under the auspices of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Children's Bureau which has resulted in awakening a new sense of civic responsibility for infant life in thousands of localities, and has secured many new activities such as nursing services, clinics, children's conferences, better milk and food supplies, better enforcement of birth registration laws. In many communities the Baby Week celebrations have cost large sums, in others the Baby Week has proved an exceedingly effective means of awakening permanent interest at little or no expense. Valuable as Baby Week is, however, the present emergency demands a longer and more comprehensive program. After the Nation's soldiers are provided for, the second year of the war should be dedicated by the civilian population to preserve the life of the Nation's children. Is there any greater patriotic duty for the civilian population than to safeguard the welfare of the Nation's children? Hence this year the plan is simpler and yet more farreaching than ever before. It should be far more effective because through the women's committees, not only the General Federation of Clubs but all the great women's organizations of the country will lend their co-operation. Economy in unnecessary expenditures so as to save for essentials should characterize all work this year. It is known that the examinations of the draft have resulted in a considerable number of rejections for physical defects which might have been remedied in infancy or early childhood if then recognized. Weight and height constitute on the whole a fair standard of development; how do the young children of the United States measure up to such a standard? As a test of child welfare, to inaugurate the Children's Year which begins on April 6, the anniversary of the declaration of war by the United States, a nation-wide weighing and measuring of babies and children of pre-school age is proposed. No general test of children of pre-school age has ever been made, and an examination of such children with special reference to weight and height is now proposed as the primary feature of the war time Children's Year. (To be continued next week.) Don't forget to pay your subscription to the Wisconsin Weeks sure to read our adds. They contain good bargains. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under the Act of March 3, 1879. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEZ, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 Address all communications to Wisconsin Weekly Blade, 319 N. Henry St. money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own risk, otherwise at risk of the sender. The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kinnan Staff Correspondents. A. W. KNIGHT L. J. OUSLEY I. T. BURRELL Traveling Representative. ON ALL DAYS WITH EACH PURCHASE OF WHEAT FLOUR FOR HOME YOU MUST RUN BETWEEN AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF OR OTHER CHEEK HIS BIT Reckon I can't blame you mother Fer a feelin' sad an' blue. Fin' myself, since Jim's been sol dierin', Sort o' actin' that way, too. 'Spose we should be proud an happy. Roun' the place it does seem cheerless Like an' lonesome, I'll admit. But it's up to every mother's Son, you know, to do his bit. An' if he should fall in battle. An' be buried with the rest. For his God, his home and coun We will know he did his best —Chicago Defender BLADELETS Do your bit. Our advertisers invite your trade. When the world is made "safe for democracy," the darker races may hope for a "square deal." Speed the day. If you insist on trailing along behind the procession, don't complain of the dust. Some women use powder and paint as a substitute for soap and water—personal camouflage, as it were. If everybody minded his own business, wouldn't this be a glorious old world. But they won't. According to an authority, the colored people of this country own one billion dollars of property. One does not need to be a "Seventh Son" to see what must be their interest in the outcome of this war. If every colored man refrains from everything that some white man would have him, there is absolutely no right he would enjoy. For what Tom is willing he should do, either Dick or Harry would deny him. The masses of the colored people never fully appreciate the real worth of one of their own, until the white people, by their endorsement and support, put the stamp of approval upon him. Then they complain because he is beyond their reach. ONE CAN NEVER TELL An effort was made in the recent election in Milwaukee to do away with the ward aldermen and substitute in their stead 12 district aldermen and 6 aldermen-at-large. This was plan No. 1 and it was endorsed by most of the civic organizations. Plan No. 2 provided for one alderman from each ward—25 in number. This the Blade supported, because it believes that with the increasing numbers in certain wards of colored people, the time is not far distant when in those wards at least, they will be a factor to be reckoned with. Through its columns and otherwise, the Blade endeavored to prevail upon voters to support HON. S. A. COOK In the death of Hon. S. A. Cook of Neenah, we feel as if we had sustained a personal loss. We knew him personally, and longer by reputation, and we have always admired and respected him for his many sterling qualities. A man of pronounced ideas and ideals, of large means, he was liberal in his support of every cause of the worthiness of which he was convinced, yet not easily the victim of importers. In Neenah and vicinity where his benefactions were most numerous, he was held in high esteem by all regardless of race or creed. All were the object of his race and solicitude and all equally mourn his loss. He was not a native of the United States, yet in his steadfast devotion to her interests he sets an example that no native son may excel though all may well emulate. In his death the nation loses a staunch supporter, the state a loyal citizen and the people a kindly and generous friend. May his soul receive the reward for which he so honestly labored. SCISSORED THOUGHTS St. Louis Argus— It seems reasonable that the place where a race has given its very life, through two hundred years of unrequited toil, where it had made the soil productive, had felled mighty mighty forests and caused a wilderness to blossom like a rose, it seems reasonable we say, that this should be the last place where that race could not feel safe. ansas City Sun— You are beginning to read in the papers reports of our soldier boys being drowned, killed or wounded. Think of what the news means to friends and relatives of those who have lost their lives that you and all of the civilized people shall be free from the rule of the German government. When you save wheat, meat, fats and sugar you are helping to end this war and to save the lives of many of our soldiers. Dallas Express Colored men, try to find something else to talk about beside the shortcomings of your leading men, the crookedness of your women oflk and the dirty conduct of your preachers. If the present leaders are not right, there is no law to prevent you from becoming one of the right kind and taking a place at the front. If the present women are crooked, there's no law to prevent your raising your daughter up a perfect lady. If the preacher in charge is guilty of conduct unbecoming a minister, ask the Lord to call you to the work. Build, don't tear down. Nashville Globe- Tennessee has a governor who claims he has no power to stop mob murder. God pity old Tennessee. But we are of the opinion that the governor's conclusions are far fetched and that the chief executive of the state is negligent of his sworn duties. If his excellency has ever demanded an investigation of this most barbarous affair, nobody has ever heard of it. Three burnings have taken place since Rye has been governor, but no one has ever heard of him trying to bring the perpetrators to justice. Make Tennessee safe for democracy as well as the world, Mr. Governor Verily, Tennessee has the weakest man in the governor's chair since the days of the late Pete Turney. The Freeman— Taking it all and all, our country is still vastly in the lead Plan No. 2. One colored man appealed to gave this characteristic answer: "What's the difference, they are going to get what they want anyhow." Well, after the election the count showed that plan No. 2 carried by more than 6,000 majority, which goes to show that one never can tell. In spite of the opposition of almost every civic club, the people one by one deposited their ballots and won out. We don't know how our friend voted, but if he voted as he indicated, it was with no definite purpose but merely because he did not think it made any difference. Maybe it did not. when it comes to Negro opportunity. When we think of the lynchings and discriminations we are inlined even to doubt the humaneness of many of the white people. They will not escape their fate else heaven fails in its scheme, but at the same time these great world truths need in no way hinder our personal efforts to more fully enjoy this grand country which has done so much to prove that the Negro is human and susceptible to the world's culture in the same sense as that of other men. We must yet fight if we would win, but with those weapons that make a far more lasting impression on the memories of men than guns and knives. Doing our part well and nobly, we are supported by the same law that keeps the universe intact—the eternal adjusting of things in the interest of harmony—the music of the spheres, and which is not unlike that of man when in his right relation to nature and its God. EDITOR'S MAIL 363----8th St. Mr. J. Anthony Josey, Editor Wisconsin Weekly Blade Dear Sir: Please find enclosed money or order for $1.50 for our subscription to your valuable and newsy paper. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade. 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IT IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. IRONING MADE EASY WITH AN ELECTRIC IRON WHY? Why, simply because the Electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the Electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keep it. Madison Gas & Elect Company 126 East Main Street and 4852-R THE EVEDORE EXPRE PhoneGrand 4852-R THE STEVEDORE EXPRE Coal and Wood, Trunks and Furniture delivered promptly 513ChestnutStreet W. E. WILLIAMS Licensed Embalmer Funeral Director S. W. E. WI Assistant Em Williams Undertaking Parlors Telephone 4229 308 E. 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Watch for the announcement. $500.00 is the amount to be raised in June by Pastor, Officers, Members and Friends of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. All friends are asked to assist. Otis Daniels, 235 State St., has been confined with La Grippe this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Elliott have moved from Washington Ave. to Erin St. Randolph Monchief, Preston, Ark., is in charge of the Park Hotel wash room. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Smith, 210 N. Blair St., were welcome sisters at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday. Misses Drexel and Salena Adkins were unable to attend school this week being indisposed from an attack of La Grippe. The Buckner sisters, Misses Madge Mosley and Adell Jones worshipped at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is planning a $500 rally ending June 1st. The Captains are planning their work and the contest will be lively. Mrs. Mildred Butts Belle, Detroit, Mich., is in the city on account of the illness of her mother and brother. They are both convalescing and she will return home Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Adkins is on the sick list this week. Mesdames Mamie Anderson and Sadie Hickman were among the callers that graced our sanctum during the week. Mrs. Wilson, formerly of California, but recently of Milwaukee, is domiciled at 821 Milton St. with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mosley. The many friends of Mrs. J. H. Hackler will be surprised to learn of her death which occurred in Milwaukee last week. The remains were carried to Cape Girardeau for burial. The regular meeting of Phyllis Wheatley H. of R. will convene tonight. All members are requested to be present. Show your sincerity by paying your subscription. If you want to be with those who are traveling along with the twentieth century pay as you go. Money talks, not promises. Watch us grow. BLADE REAL ESTATE AND RENTING AGENCY. HOUSES FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. The Finest Line of Greeting Cards sre now on sale. Make your selections early. H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street Keep Your Voice Clear USE LEWIS' VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis' Drug Store Gilman and State Sts. HOTEL DOUGLAS Phone Belle 3383 510 Elm St. ROCKFORD ILLINOIS Ladies' Cafe in Connection First Class Place to Eat BLADE ON SALE J. H. THURSTON, Prop. S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry,Game,Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also I buy anything you dont want Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING Opposite C. & N. W. Depot IT'S ONLY DAYS LAST LOVE BEA ALL KINDS OF SODAS, ICES, AND ICE CREAM Polite and Courteous Treatment BROWN The Trunk Man 206 East Main Street Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES Restaurant, Fully Equipped READY FOR BUSINESS W. S. WILLIAMS 449 ST. PAUL AVE. BELOIT, WIS. COMPLETE THE FAMILY CIRCLE WITH A COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA We Ship Records to any point C.O.D. or upon receipt of price PLAYER ROLLS FOR YOUR PLAYER PIANO We keep up with the latest hits. SEND FOR CATALOG LATE SHEET MUSIC "Draftin' Blues" "A Baby's Prayer at Twilight" "The Bull Frog Hop" 'Has Anybody Seen My Corinne' Send for Llst of latest Music DEPT. 'C' Griffin Music House 2637 S. State Sfreet CHICAGO "BE REFRESHED WHEN IN DON'T FAIL Interstate Ice ALL KI SODAS, ICES, A Polite and Cour 302 W. BROAD ST. BROWN The 206 East The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Press. and Treas. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Secy. and Trust Officer I. M. Kittelson, Assistant Secy. W. D. Curtis A. E. Prodfit S. T. Swansen Standard P. Starks A. E. Prodfit A. F. Menges Herman Pfund Oliver A. Clark W.A.H.Parker Clark & Parker Attorneys at Law 10 East 35th Street CHICAGO AFTER CHURCH" Reliable Service, ReasonablePrices, CourteousTreatment Free Chapel in Connection A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to MILK ICE Zilisch Pu --- CE CREAM Pure Milk Co. 629 W. WASHINGTON AVE. D. SCU FUNERAL DIRECT LADY A Twenty-two y SCHWEER DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER LADY ASSISTANT fity-two years in Business FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER LADY ASSISTANT Twenty-two years in Business How Hair and make Money COURSE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL AND AGENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 Learn to Grow Ha COMPLETE COURSE I INSTRUCTION AND Learn to Grow Hair and make Money COMPLETE COURSE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL INSTRUCTION AND A GENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 M. E. H. I will send a six weeks treat receipt of $1.25. If you want to sell these Pre $10.20 agents supply. Terms case Wanted:—1000 Agents to lea sell these preparations: Terms, month or quarterly in advance. Write today, don't delay: sen cks treatment by mail to any address upon these Preparations, send $6.00 for a full terms cash. its to learn the Hair Culture trade, and to Terms, $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per advance. delay: send stamps for reply and mention teach anyone how to make these prepara-ctured Exclusively by I will send a six weeks treatment by mail to any address upon receipt of $1.25. If you want to sell these Preparations, send $6.00 for a full $10.20 agents supply. Terms cash. Wanted:—1000 Agents to learn the Hair Culture trade, and to sell these preparations: Terms, $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per month or quarterly in advance. Write today, don't delay: send stamps for reply and mention this paper. Positively we do not teach anyone how to make these preparations. They are Manufactured Exclusively by A PHONE 979 Telephone Grand 607 517 Chestnut St. Mme (Rivers) Gleeden THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Quality CREA PURE CREA Pure M 629 W. W. Carriages and Automobiles SCHWEER DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER BODY ASSISTANT two years in Business MILWAUKEE, WIS New Hair and make Money ENSE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL AND AGENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 A Diploma from GLEEDEN COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE is a passport to prosperity. Is your hair short, breaking or splitting off, falling out? Have you tetter, eczema, dandruff? Does your scalp itch? Is the hair on your temples coming out? Are you bald headed? Are you compelled to wear a wig because your hair is short and bad? IF SO, Try MME. RIVERS GLEEDEN'S Wonderful Scalp and Hair Treatment, which positively cures all Scalp Diseases, stops the HAIR BREAKING or SPLETTING OFF FALLING OUT and starts it at once to growing. She guarantees to grow any one's hair not less than 1.2 inch per month if you take her treatment and use her goods as per her direcitons. If you want your hair to be long, light, soft pliable, straight, fluffy and radiant with life, use INDUSTRIAL SYSTEM of HAIR CULTURE. If used according to directions it is guaranteed to do as represented. If it fails money will be refunded. treatment by use Preparations as cash. to learn the H terms, $25.00 or advance. y: send stamps such anyone how sured Exclusively MILWAUKEE, WIS CAMP GRANT Sr. 1st Lieut. LEON STEWART, Co. F. 365th Infantry A Soldier of Extensive Travel Whose Friends Are as Numerous as the Grass in Spring. If there be any reward for faithful service, if there be any reward for strict application to duty, if there be any reward for military discipline, then to Lieut. Leon Stewart the victor belong the spoils. Feb. 8, 1908, in St. Louis, Mo., the city of his birth, he enlisted in the service of the U. S. and was assigned to troup L, 9th Cavalry, then stationed at Camp McGrath, Batanagas, P. L., after three years service and discharged. He re-enlisted in Troop H, 9th Cavalry, at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo., Feb. 9th, 1911, discharged at Douglass, Ariz. He was at home in the U. S. Army and civilian life seemed to have no charm for this daring fighter and soldier. He again enlisted in Co. B, 24th Inf., and was with the Punitive Expedition in Mexico. He is in possession of medals for faithful service and sharp shooting. At Fort Des Moines, Ia., he was commissioned 1st Lieut, and assigned to Camp Grant. He is always on the alert and is daily training his men in true military tactics. SWELL TIME IN CAMP Co. A. 350th M. G. B. The Blade wishes to acknowledge an invitation to the first Annual Entertainment of Co. A, 350 M, G. B., Camp Grant, Capt. Wallace and his boys are royal entertainers and never does things by halves. The occasion was one of much pleasure and will be long remembered by those in attendance. Private CHAS. WASHINGTON. 350th M. G. B. This young man was drafted into the service from Benton Harbor, Mich., and has well sustained the good reputation of his home town. He is now in charge of the tailoring department of the M. G. Battalion. The officers and boys are kept looking in fine shape. He was a welcome visitor in Beloit over Sunday, accompanied by Sergt. Major Coffey. Corp. Conway Powell is holding his own in Co. C and is always alert to duty. GREEN BOWDEN Promoted to First Class Private This young man has proven his worth as an exemplary soldier and was promoted to first-class private of Co. C. Watch him rise. Sergt. Major F. D. COFFEY, 350th M. G B California should feel proud of this estimable young man. He is rendering yeoman service to the M. G. Battalion. He is precise and accurate and enjoys the confidence of his superiors. This young man was born in Memphis, Teen., and was a graduate of Kortrect High School. He entered the National Army Oct. 29th and has ever been attentive to duty and strict on obeying orders. He was promoted to Sgtgt Co. S. 365th Inf., and is popular among the boys of his Company. His cut will appear in our columns. WM. CARMICHEAL 365th Inf Spent the week-end at home with his mother and family. He is in the pink of health. While in Madison he spent some time at the Blade Office checking accounts. THE UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION SAYS EAT MORE CORN corn meal corn meal Corn Starch Grits Hominy Corn Syrup WHAT A $500 and $1,000 LIB- ERTY BOND WILL DO Here's what your $500 will furnish: Bicycles for the headquarters company of an infantry regiment What a $1,000 bond will do: Buy one X-Ray apparatus outfit. Operating instruments for a base hospital. Furnish pistols for all men in a rifle company. Buy one rolling kitchen (motor). Provide eight ration carts. Moral: Make up your mind today to buy Liberty Bonds to your financial limit and then do even better.—borrow money from your banker. TUESDAY MEATLESS ONE DEAL WHEATLESS LENDING THEIR BEST CUSTOMERS The proceeds of the Liberty loan including the greater part of that loaned to our Allies, are being spent for American products—the products of our factories, our farms, our mines, and other industries. In lending to the United States the people of the United States are lending to their best and largest customer and obtaining the safest investment in the world. Buy Liberty Bonds. THE MONEY COMES BACK The circle of money invested in Liberty Bonds is short and complete. The people lend the money to the Government, the Allies, and our Government and our Allies straightway spend the money, or the greater portion of it, among the people of the United States. In some instances the money paid in by wage earners on one installment of Liberty Bonds is paid by the Government to their employers, and by their employers paid back to them in the way of wages before the next Bond installment is due. Buy Liberty Bonds. SHORTEN THE WAR The sooner the irresistible might of this great Republic is organized and put into full action the sooner the war will end. Every dollar invested in Government securities works to shorten the war. to save the lives of American soldiers and sailors. Buy Liberty Bonds. St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. Home for Colored Working Girls and Women Strang- ers in the City. Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means MRS. L. DUNCAN Milwaukee, Wis. St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found inducing them to an immoral place or play will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Mrs. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St.. corn meal corn meal Mrs. Anna B. Perkins ORIGINATOR OF THE "PERT HAIR SYSTEM" Switches and Braids made to order, Transformation, Shampooing. Pert Hair Pomade, Pert Hair Grower; Pert Temple Oil, Straighting and Dying. OUT OF TOWN ORDERS SOLICITED Madame Anna B. Perkins 455 E. 31st Street Phone Douglas 8560 CHICAGO, ILL. Madame Anna B. Perkins 31st Street Phone Dougl CHICAGO, ILL. Madame Anna B. Perkins 455 E. 31st Street Phone Douglas 8560 CHICAGO, ILL. General Agent for Hor-to-na Preparations Instruct Diplom MRS. P. J. EVANS SCALP TREATMENT Hor-to-na System 515 E. 41st St. Ph Bank o MRS. GOVE FURNI ALL KINDS COAL, 519 C Phone Grand 4345Y A R 41st St. Phone Drexel 1673 Chicago Bank of Wisconsin S. GOVENOR JONES & FURNISHED ROOMS ALL KINDS OF EXPRESSING COAL, WOOD AND ICE 519 CHERRY STREET Grand 4345Y MILWAUKEE REAL 515 E. 41st St. Phone Drexel 1673 Chicago, Ill. MRS. GOVENOR JONES & CO. FURNISHED ROOMS ALL KINDS OF EXPRESSING COAL, WOOD AND ICE 519 CHERRY STREET Phone Grand 4345Y MILWAUKEE, WIS. AREAL TRACTOR TS ED PROTECT TERRITO AGENTS WANTED Converts y verts your Auto into It makes a powerful Tractor of any Auto in thirty minutes and reconverts from Tractor to Auto in less time. Every farmer will want an INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR. 48 inch wheels, 10 inch face, steel front rims of improved tractor type, 3 point suspension, hardened roller gears. It is practically Fool-proof. Mechanically right it solves the farmer's Tractor, power and labor problem in a reliable and practical way. It is strong and of simple construction. Any man, boy or girl who can run an Auto can operate it. Does the work of 4 to 8 horses and two farm hands Let us tell you about this Wonderful Tractor Unit. erkins one Douglas 8560 Instructions Given Diplomas Awarded WISCONSIN JINES & CO. ROMS PRESSING ICE SET MILWAUKEE, WIS. into a p INDUSTRIAL TRA any Auto in thirty m TRACTOR. 48 inch years. It is practical e and practical way. A SUPERIOR EASY TO OPERATE AN EXPEL duction. Any man, be Ferful Tractor Unit. UST CO. vd. NS Chicago, Ill. Jas. B. Ramsay A Commen Su into a powerful TRACTOR UNIT set Auto in thirty minutes and reconverts for TRIAL TRACTOR. 48 inch wheels, 10 inch face, s s. It is practically Fool-proof. Mechan d practical way. A SUPERIOR MAGHINE TO OPERATE—DOES NOT RE AN EXPERT TO HANDLE on. Any man, boy or girl who can run Plowing, Harrowing, Disking, Listing, Mowing, Road-grading, Harvesting, etc. Tractor Unit. ST CO. INDUS The First National Bank United S Capital Surplus and OFFICE A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR A. E. Proudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice-President M. E. Fuller Vice-President F. W. Hoyt E. B. Steensland H. L. Moseley Jas. B. Ramsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier 110 1-2 S. Church St. Phone Forest 423 Armstrong For Every Ride 50c, 65c per THE VAAS - M Corner King RA Ferful Tract OR UNIT sells for and reconverts from Tr 10 inch face, steel fro proof. Mechanically ri MAGHINE DES NOT REQUIRED HANDLE girl who can run an Auto For Detailed INDUSTRY 11081 CE INDUSTRIAL TRACTORS 1108 Karpen Building CHICAGO, ILL. MADISON, WISCONSIN United States Depositor Surplus and Undivided Profits $44 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR Offfit President F. G. Brown, Vi Vice-President F. W. Heyt Island H. L. Moseley Say M. C. Clark, Cas M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier A.W. KNIGHT Suits and Uniforms made up of the best materials Church St. ROCKR rest 423 Corner King and Pinckney Street ROCKFORD, ILL. No.144 ```markdown ```