Wisconsin Weekly Blade

THE WISCONSIN Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Attend the 3d Annual Race Convention at Beloit, Wis., July 31st--Aug. 1st VOL. II COLORED RACE TO PRESENT CLAIMS TO CONGRESS. National Colored Liberty Congress at Washington Changed from May to June 24th. Boston, Mass.—At a meeting of the Board of Managers of the National Colored Liberty Conference held at Executive Headquarters, 34 Cornhill, last week, the dates for the National Colored Liberty Congress at Washington were changed to June 24 to 29 inclusive with June 23 as Liberty Sunday in the Colored churches of the District of Columbia. The Congress proper will open Tuesday morning, June 25th, Monday the 24th, to be given over to registration and meeting of the Board of Managers. The one purpose of this Colored Liberty Congress in approaching the Congress and Government of the United States for democracy for Colored Americans while we are taking part in the war for world democracy, as adopted by vote of the National Conference and binding on the Convention is as follows— "The Aim and Object of this Congress of delegates from Colored churches and organizations is to press the just claim of the Colored American citizens of the U. S. A. to share in the world democracy for which they are subject to fight under the flag of the Republic and to take positive measures to secure from the Government guarantee of the abolition of disfranchisement and of all caste discriminations, civil and political." The Board has voted that this will be the governing rule of the Congress. There will be a national headquarters of the President, Rev. A. Clayton Powell, and of the Chairman of the Board, Mr. H. H. Harrison, at 227 W. 136th St., New York City, and a national executive headquarters for National Organizer, Allen W. Whaley, National Treasurer, Rev. D. S. Klugh, and Exec. Secretary, Wm. Monroe Trotter, at 34 Cornhill, Boston The National Organizer appeals to race-loyal Colored citizens to form a Colored Liberty and Equal Rights Committee for the purpose of sending of town or city delegates, and also delegates by churches, lodges and organizations. Communicate with him on progress and on his coming to speak at 34 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. SPECIAL PROGRAM Calvary Baptist Church Milwaukee On Sunday, May 5th, 3 P. M., the Missionary Circle of Calvary Baptist Church will render a special program, some of the city's best talent will appear. The public is cordially invited. Admission free. Mrs. C. Russell, Pres. Mrs. M. Prevatt, Sec ST. BENEDICT SETTLEMENT Organizes Charity Club. Special to the Blade Milwaukee, Wis. April 19.— The St. Benedict Settlement has organized a Charity Club with seventeen members and elected officers. The club will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. 823 Winnebo St. All are welcome. Did you buy one? State Historical Library State st. WISCON of Odd Fellows and H OURNAL OF OPINION MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mr. Oscar Strickland, until recently running on the C., M. & St. Paul Ry., died on the 27th from pneumonia. He came here from Kansas City where he was a member of Green Pasture Lodge, A. F. M. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss. The following received at the Blade office explains itself: I have arrived safely overseas, will write later.—Hughes Grant. The Mock Wedding at St. Mark A. M. E. church by the Phyllis Wheatley Art Club was a most unique and amusing entertainment. The bride (Wm. Thirl), maid of honor (Clarence Merritt) bridesmaids (Messrs. Mohr, Fox Morley and Flanding) and flower girls (Masters Lawrence Brantford and Lawson Ford, Jr.) were becoming attired in all the finery of a regular bridal party. Little Master Revels was the ring bearer and Mr. Lawson Ford the bride's father. There was a "best man" and four groommen whose names escape us. The ceremony was performed by Mr. G. H. De Reef and was a "nightmare." Judge Merchant, who has been in Milwaukee for some time, has been drafted into the service. He is now visiting his mother in Texkanna, Tex. Before reporting he will visit Dallas and San Antonio, Texas. While in Milwaukee he was at the home of Mrs. G. Jones Cherry St. Mrs. G. Jones, 519 Cherry St., was visited recently by Eugene Hodges, Lester Armour, Sherman Scott and Herbert Smith, enroute to Camp Sherman from Ironton, Ohio. We are informed that Governor Jones will return to Milwaukee from Seattle, Washington soon to resume business in short. Miss M. Barnett, Metropolis, Ill., is now the clerk at the Russell's coal and wood establishment. Miss Loise Johnson, former,y of Atlanta, Ga., is domiciled at Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, 415 Cherry St. REV. SAMUEL JOHNSON And his good people are determined to go over the top in the forth-coming rally. He was at the Mission during last week. He preached and received five converts. On Sunday last he and his people assisted Rev. Furgerson of C. M. E. Church in their effort closing a successful rally. OSHKOSH, WIS (Blade News Service.) Messrs. John King and George Buckner of Louisville, Ky., are in the city. They are in the employment of the Street Construction Co. We are sorry to note the baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Mathews, Fond du Lac, died last week. Miss Florence Washington, returned to the city this week after an absence of three months. Mrs. Emma Freeman is quite sick at her home on Main St., with pneumonia and rheumatism. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hooten entertained at dinner Friday, April 26, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smith. A pleasant evening was enjoyed at whist with even games to both couples. They are lovable citizens and have made a host of friends during their short stay in the city. We are wishing for more good race people to come to Oshkosh. Sadness entered the home of Mrs. M. E. Smith, 1720 Crawford Ave., Chicago, Monday, April 22. the 3d Annu eloit, Wis., Ju SALVATORE DE MADRID 1820 when the Death Angel called her beloved husband, J. H. Smith, Senior Chef of the C. & N. W. R. R. Mr. Smith was on the run between Oshkosh and Milwaukee for more than 15 years. He leaves a wife, three sons, one daughter and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Smith was a charter member of Oshkosh Lodge, No. 9859, G. U. O. of O. F. and the N. W. Club, the only one of its kind in existence. He was a subscriber of the Blade and a personal friend of the Editor. Mrs. Willie Francis, Chicago, is visiting her parents in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith. Mr. Eli Rice was a visitor to Winneconne this week, where he took part in an entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hart, Neenah. They have been on the sick list but are convalescent. Mrs. Carrie Unmuth is on the sick list this week. Mesdames Ida Ray Clendenon and Hooten will take part in a recital at the Church, 381 Main St., May 12th. These ladies are talented. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kinner have moved to 398 Broad St. and will be glad to have their many friends call and see them. Mr. A. C. Henderson will leave this week for Lawrence, Kansas, to visit his parents before joining the ranks to help whip the Kaiser. Mr. Henderson is one of Oshkosh's brightest young men, always ready to do what he can for the uplift of the race. We regret that we have to give him up, but it is hoped that it is for a good cause. PROGRAM—WISCONSIN DAY HALF CENTURY ANNIVERSARY OF NEGRO FREEDOM An Afternoon with the Children 2:30 o'clock Music _____ 8th Regiment Band Invocation _____ Rev. G. J. Fox Operetta—“A Merry Company” _____ Juvenile Company Remarks _____ Rev. Father Stephen Exercises by St. Benedict the Moor School, Milwaukee Music ..... 8th Regiment Band Song—Show Me The Way ..... Sextette, Milwaukee Invocation ..... Rev, C. H. Thomas, Madison Song—I Will Pray ..... Sextette, Milwaukee Introduction of Chairman Mrs. O. W. Horton, Milwaukee Address of Chairman Mr. G. H. De Reef, Milwaukee Vical Solo_Mrs. L. H. Bond, Beloit Address of Welcome__Right Rev. Samuel Fallows, D. D., Pres. Illinois Commission. Song—“Milwaukee First” Sextette, Milwaukee Message from the Governor of Wis. Mr. S. R. Banks, Madison Vocal Solo --Mr. A. M. Smaack, Milwaukee Address on Behalf of Executive Committee__Hon. S. A. Cook, Neenah Vocal Solo__Miss Gladys Sellers, Milwaukee Address ____Mr. J. A. Josey, Madison Remarks __Hon. G. P. Hambrecht, Milwaukee Song ____Sextette, Milwaukee Response ____Rev. J. S. Woods, Milwaukee YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BLADE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE WONDERFUL BAR- GAINS IN OUR ADS. al Race Co July 31st--A Coliseum, Chicago Evening Program 7:30 o'clock MRS. R. B. MONTGOMERY, Milwaukee, Wis. Who is being congratulated by the good people of Milwaukee for the Male Mock Wedding at St. Mark A. M. E. Church. P. N. F. THOS. L. JACKSON, Milwaukee, Wis. Who has been given distinct recognition by being appointed on the Board of Control of Odo Fellows Hall, Jacksonville, Ill. M. CHAIRMAN GEO. H. DE REEF Who presided and delivered an Address at Lincoln Celebration The work being done by Matron Duncan of St. Benedict Settlement should meet the hearty approval and support of every race loving person. Home for Colored Working Girls, Catholic or Protestant. With or without meals. 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. Waten us grow. WEEKLY BLADE Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. :: MRS. LAURA DUNCAN St. Benedict Settlement Phone Grand 4375-X Milwaukee, Wis. Phone Grand 4375-Y MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT VISIT INTER-STATE ICE CREAM PARLOR Partial List and Prices SUNDAES Maple 10e Chocolate 10e Marshmallow 10e Butterscotch 10e Plain Ice Cream 10e Cherry Fruit 15e Pineapple Fruit 15e Strawberry Fruit 15e Raspberry Fruit 15e Maple Nut 15e Chop Suey 15e Hickory Nut 15e Princess 20e Lover's Delight 25e College Special 25e Banana Split 20e Pecan 15e Fruit Salad 15e Bittersweet 15e Peanut, Pecan or Walnut Meats 5e Extra. ICE CREAM SODAS Maple 10e Orange 105 Cherry 10e Lemon 10e Vanilla 10e Pineapple 10e Chocolate 10e Strawberry with Crushed Fruit 15e FANCY DRINKS Malted Milk 15e Egg Malted Milk 20e Princess Punch 20e Lemonade 10e Grape Lemonade 15e Egg Lemonade 15e Coca Cola 5e Root Beer 5e HOT DRINKS Hot Chocolate 10e Hot Egg Chocolate 15e Hot Beef Tea 10e Hot Malted Milk 15e Hot Lemonade 15e Hot Egg Lemonade 20e Hot Egg Malted Milk 20e C. L. DOUGLASS, Prop. 302 W. Broad St 19TH B. M. C. Georgia Odd Fellows are calling for the 19th B. M. C. and points out the law as being disobeyed in postponing the same. The Odd Fellows of America should protect their rights and not allow those that are not in sympathy with the S. C. M. to cause trouble. Every Lodge and Household should elect a delegate in May, send their names to the G. S. and proceeds to New York to protect the interests of the Order in America. This is no time for dissension in the National branch of the Order. Elect your delegate on time and await the pleasure of the S. C. M. If you fail to elect in May you may not be seated as a delegate. REV GEO. J. FOX. Pastor Emanuel Baptist Church, Beloit, Wis. Who was untiring in his effort in having the Protestant children of the state represented on the Program at the Half Century Celebration. Did you buy one? 7,000 Members. DISON -- BELOIT NO 46. NO 46. RICHMOND, KY., NEWS Mr. and Mrs. John Goggins and family and Miss Hattie Twyne spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goggins. They enjoyed a pleasant day. Mr. and Mrs. June Twyne visited relatives at Kirksville, Sunday and Monday. Miss Mabel Parks, Silver Creek, is visiting Miss Emma Smyth, Whitlock. Mr. Leonard Turner, who has been attending school at Frankfort, is now at home. Miss Katherine Arthur, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Twyne, has returned to her home, Hockady, Kentucky. Mr. Genial Turner entertained a few friends on Saturday, April 13th. Those present were Misses Roberta Hill, Hattie Million, Rosa Stone, Bessie L. Olverson, Hattie Twyne, Mary B. Mitchell and Mary K. Arthur. Messrs. L. C. Taylor, Arthur Olverson, William Goggins, Eliza Goggins, Wallace Embry, Turner Mitchell, Leonard Lyman and Kirk Walker. A delightful lunch was served consisting of chicken salad, egg salad, peanut sandwiches and croquets, ice cream, cake and candies. All reported a nice time. Mumps, which have given most of us around a swell time, is yet raging. A. J. ANTHONY JOSEY Who delivered address at Lincoln Celebration KEEP AT IT ASK PRESIDENT TO COUN TERMAND GEN. BALLOU'S JIM CROW ORDER. (Special Boston, Mass., April 22, 1918 — Regarding it as the most non-democratic action since the world war began, the National Equal Rights League, which has branches in 22 states and will hold its 11th Anual meeting in August, protested to President Wilson by telegraph last night against the order of Major General Ballon, former commander of the separate officer training school for Colored, which order is so insulting that it was torn down three times when posted up at Camp Upton, and which order Colored soldiers to surrender civil rights at the behest of white race prejudice. 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. 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 USE YOU MUST BUY ANEQUAL AMOUNT OF OTHER CEREALS BLADELETS Did you buy one? “Don’t give up the ship.” “Damn the torpedoes, steam ahead.” With “Our Boys” overseas, the war is brought nearer to us. Remember the slogan: “Make the world safe for democracy.” Remember the slogan: “Make the world safe for democracy.” Our country! even though you slay us, yet we will defend you. Because we are fighting for democracy across the seas it is no reason to neglect it at home. You can never get your rights by letting others do your fighting. Don't forget that to serve one's country is as much a right as a duty. It is a poor policy that accords to a German enemy greater privilege than to a United States soldier in uniform. General Ballou's administration not to "go where your presence is not desired" would keep every American soldier out of Germany, the very goal our many sacrifices According to General Ballon's now famous (?) order, it is legally wrong for another to violate your home, but you are "guilty of a greater wrong", if in punishing the violator you do anything "that will provoke race animosity", "Et tu Brute." The 80,000 or more American Soldiers of African descent who will soon be on the firing line are fighting to secure for the world that which they and their dear ones are denied at home. A most wonderful exhibition of unselfish self-sacrifice to others! Long immunity from punishment for mob violence against colored men soon begets a contempt for law in dealing with whites. In the lynching of Praeger, an alien enemy, at Collinsville, Ill. can be seen the same spirit present in the lynching during the past year of more than two score of Americans of African descent. But its effect is different. A contemporary, describing the Report of Commission To The Emancipation Celebration We are in receipt of and have read the Report of the Commission representing the State of Wisconsin at the Celebration of the Half-Century Anniversary of Emancipation, and, lest we do it an injustice, we have pondered over and very carefully studied it. It reminds us of an incident reported from the Far West in its palmiest days. It appears that several local celebrities were engaged in the pleasant American pastime of "Draw Poker". Standing about watching the play were several men, one of whom was recently from the East and in local parlance called a "tenderfoot." The deal had reached the player nearest to him, and when he detected the dealer deliberately give himself four aces, the "Tenderfoot" could not repress himself, but turning to his neighbor excitedly asked, "Did you see that?" "What"? said the neighbor. "He gave himself four aces." "Well, what of that? Isn't it his deal?" was the quiet rejoinder. Unlike the Tnderfoot, we are not surprised at this report. In fact, we rather expected it, since it is in full accord with many things that occurred during the progress of the Exposition. At that time many causes for complaint were noted, but they were immediately corrected or else overlooked as incidents of a work of the kind. But with this printed report—a historic record—it is different. We fully realize that inaccuracies will creep into any report and this is no exception. But we did not expect to see the particular ones that it contains, especially as the causes that give rise to them were noted at the time and were the subject of considerable discussion. They savor of a deliberate attempt to belittle some things and unduly emphasize others. Says the report: "An afternoon and evening program was arranged. The afternoon program consisting of exercises by the children of St. Benedict the Moor School and the evening program consisted of various instrumental and vocal selections." Mention is also made of Gov. Philipp's message and of the address of Hon. S. A. Cook, one of the Commissioners, both of which are printed in full. And although the report is of Wisconsin's part in an exposition showing the progress of Negroes, no mention is made three addresses made by Wisconsin Negroes. A remarkable oversight! We have before us a program of the exercises on Wisconsin Day—and it might well have been made a part of this report—which shows that the afternoon program did not consist wholly "of exercises by the children of St. Benedict the Moor School," but that other children rendered an "operetta" which took up a goodly portion of the program. Surely the Commission has not entirely forgotten about those children. We regret that it is necessary to take issue with the Commission upon this report. We had hoped that what was supposed to be the final report of the Commission was the end of the matter, and that we might be permitted to forget it. But we cannot feel that this is all that a Report of this nature should be, no alone in the matters to which we have called attention, but otherwise. Still we are willing to pass them up. We would, however, have preferred to see the word "negro" which occurs so frequently in the report spelled with a capital "N." as would have been done with the words Caucasian, Mongolian or Indian had they been used. The best scholars follow this practice; the others show a contempt for the race. This is not intended as an attack upon the members of the Commission personally. Far be it from us to do so. Ours is an honest criticism of the Report which cannot fully serve the purpose it ought to serve. But, of course, it is the Commission's Report and as such must be accepted if not endorsed. rescue of two colored girls from the clutches of four foreigners, calls it "Black Slavery." Not so brother. White slavery. The escapade of Prof. W. I. Thomas and Mrs. R. M. Granger is just another bit of evidence of the high moral tone of high-class society. Many poor devils who were never taught better are now serving time for less. And still they say that colored people are immoral. 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Announce- ments, advertisements, etc. will not be published as news matter. J. Anthony Josey, Mgr. FRIDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS USE NO BREAD CRACKERS, TASTE OR BREAKFAST FOODS CONTAINING WHEAT NOTICE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BARGAINS TO THE EXTENT OF VALUE FOR MONEY, READ OUR ADDS, THEN SEE OUR ADVERTISERS AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADD IN THE WIS- CONSIN WEEKLY BLADE. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE MEAL WHEATLESS USE NO BREAD Crackers, TASTY OR BREAKFAST FOODS CONTAINING WHEAT Telegram Wants Order Countermanded. The Telegram read as follows: Boston, Mass., April 21, 1918: To the President, Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D. C. The National Equal Rights League calls upon you to countermand Gen. Ballou's Bulletin No. 35 for 92nd Division, Camp Funston, Kansas, enjoining officers and soldiers to refrain from going into public places where their presence is resented because of Color. His dietum that asking public service is putting pleasure above the general good is not applied to white soldiers, destroys all civil rights, causes fresh discriminations, fosters race prejudice, humiliates our race, degrades the army uniform. No order so vicious or undemocratic has been issued in any armies fighting Germany. Protect American soldiers in democracy at home before sending them abroad in Democracy's War. Rev. Byron Gunner, N. Y., Pres. Rev. M. F. Sydes, R. I., Exec. Com. William Monroe Trotter, Mass. Cor. See'y. ON WHEATLESS DAYS USE NO BREAD, CRACKERS, PASTRY OR BREAKFAST FOODS CONTAINING WHEAT. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE—5 Room House, Lot 33x100. City property, two blocks from Capitol. Call or phone Blade office. Phone 3369. WANTED—Barber customers at Sanitary Tonsorial Parlors, 222 E. Main St. BARGAIN in real estate—House to rent or sell. Terms to suit tenants. Blade Real Estate. Phone 3369. Rooms to rent, furnished or unfurnished. 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Depot THE DAYS THURSDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS FRIDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS SATURDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS THE CREAM PARLOR MADISON, WIS. BE REFRESHED UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E E EXPRESS MILWAUKEE, WIS --- 2559-61 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. OPEN DAY Reliable Service, Reasonable Free Chapel Complete Line of Funeral C OWNERS AND Dan M. Jackson, Geo. T. Ahmed PHONE· CALUMET 616 FEN DAY AND NIGHT Price, ReasonablePrices, Courter Free Chapel in Connection of Funeral Goods DOWNERS AND DIRECTOR Lion, Geo. T. Kersey, David Ahmed A. Rayner LUMET 6164 Out of to THE STAR HAIR A Wonderful Hair Dress A Wonderful Hair Dress One thousand agents we made. We want agents in to sell THE STAR HAIR or wonderful preparation. C without straightening irons. Sells for 25c a box—one value. Any person that wi be convinced. No matter wh your hair, just give THE ST a trial and be convinced. S box. If you wish to be an we will send you a full supp work with at once; also age money by Money Order to Reliable Service, ReasonablePrices, CourteousTreatment Free Chapel in Connection Dan M. Jackson, Geo. K. Kersey, David A. McGowan, Ahmed M. Rayner THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower 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 --- ICE CREAM ch Pure Milk Zilisch Pure Milk Co. Telephone Grand 607 D. SCU FUNERAL DIRECT LADY A Twenty-two y D. SCHWEEN SPECIAL DIRECTOR AND EMBER LADY ASSISTANT Twenty-two years in Business St. MILW Grow Hair and ma THE COURSE BY MAIL OR BY TION AND AGENT'S OUT D. SCHWEER FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER LADY ASSISTANT Twenty-two years in Business Learn to Grow Ha COMPLETE COURSE IN INSTRUCTION AND Learn to Grow Hair and make Money Learn to Grow Hair and make Money COMPLETE COURSE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL INSTRUCTION AND AGENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 Mme (Rivers) Gleeden 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: see this paper. Positively we do not teach ar tions. They are Manufactured I Industrial Hair ix weeks treatment by mail to sell these Preparations, send by. Terms cash. Agents to learn the Hair Cultures: Terms, $25.00 or $12.50 in advance.n't delay: send stamps for me not teach anyone how to manufactured Exclusively by Real Hair Culture C 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 Industrial Hair Culture Company --- --- ```markdown ``` PHONE 979 517 Chestnut St. 908 Gaines Street DAY AND NIGHT ReliablePrices, CourteousTreatment Chapel in Connection General Goods Autos for Hire S AND DIRECTORS B. T. Kersey, David A. McGowan, James A. Rayner 6164 Out of town shipments THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower one thousand agents wanted. Good money e. We want agents in every city and village sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or out straightening irons. calls for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its e. Any person that will use a 25c box will convinced. No matter what has failed to grow hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER dial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and will send you a full supply that you can begin x with at once; also agents' terms. Send all key by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. CREAM E CREAM Pure Milk Co. 629 W. WASHINGTON AVE. CHWEER DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER BY ASSISTANT two years in Business MILWAUKEE, WIS Hair and make Money SE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL ND 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 SPLITTING 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 directions. 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 mail to any address upon the Preparations, send $6.00 for a full cash. to learn the Hair Culture trade, and to arms, $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per ance. : send stamps for reply and mention such anyone how to make these prepara- red Exclusively by Hair Culture Company Little Rock, Arkansas AMERICA, WE ARE FOR YOU. Boys we are going to France, And we will be loyal and true, We will stand by dear old glory, Our Flag, the red, white and blue. Hurrah for brave old America, The land we love so well. We are going to catch that Kaiser, boys, Or blow Germany all to hell. The aiser has been a long time fighting; We all know that is true. We will bring back victory to the land we love. Hurrah for the boys in blue. We are American Negroes. Not a bit of Germans you see; We are going to catch old Kaiser Bill. Or go down in the deep blue sea. We are not going there for pleasure. Or either there for fun: We are there only for business And fight 'till victory is won. Good-bye friends and relations. Try and be loyal and true. For we are off with dear old Glory And we will bring victory home to you. So this is to the Dutchman Our war message we have sent To the Kaiser alone and nobody home. So Germany will have to repent. So good-bye dear old Madison. Stand by the boys dressed in blue, Don't forget to buy Liberty Bonds And Uncle Sam, he will stand by you. —Written by Willie Parker. (Colored). An impromptu poem written by a Colored lad on receiving his notification of his having been called to the colors. How D Sacrifices With T THE American H gives up the p so much to his business which has promise of success. He severs home ties leaves behind parents, f He faces the proba take up life anew when the advantages which y won for him. He faces the possi capacitated for earning dependent upon his fri He faces the possi home at all. Facing these things fight for us who rema when the moment con the top—he GOES! How Do Your Sacrifices Companys With These? THE American boy who goes to work gives up the position which meant so much to his future, or the little business which has just begun to show promise of success. He severs home ties; gives up home comfort lives behind parents, friends, wife or sweethear. He faces the probability of being obliged to take up life anew when he returns; of losing the advantages which years of hard work have on him. He faces the possibility of coming back spacitated for earning a living, and of being dependent upon his friends or upon charity. He faces the possibility of never come at all. Facing these things, he goes to France, right for us who remain safely at home—a when the moment comes for him to go on top—he GOES! How Do Your Sacrifices Compare With These? THE American boy who goes to war gives up the position which means so much to his future, or the little business which has just begun to show promise of success. He severs home ties; gives up home comforts; leaves behind parents, friends, wife or sweetheart. He faces the probability of being obliged to take up life anew when he returns; of losing all the advantages which years of hard work have won for him. He faces the possibility of coming back incapacitated for earning a living, and of being dependent upon his friends or upon charity. He faces the possibility of never coming home at all. Facing these things, he goes to France to fight for us who remain safely at home—and when the moment comes for him to go over the top—he GOES! What will he think, how will he feel, if we complain because we are asked to make a few sacrifices for him—sacrifices so insignificant when compared with his? Show him that to invest in Liberty Bonds is not a SACRIFICE but a PRIVILEGE an appreciation of his sacrifice! And When You Buy—Bt and When You Buy-Buy This Space Paid For and Contributed By The Wisconsin The only newspaper people in MADISON . . . Wisconsin Weekly B The only newspaper for colored people in the state WIS Handshake FT. SMITH, ARK. Quite a number of colored people of Ft. Smith, went over to Van Buren Friday morning to hear Sousa's Great Lakes Band that passed through enroute to Fayetteville, Ark. Mrs. Maggie Gardner was painfully, but not seriously hurt by falling down a flight of stairs at Trent's hall last Tuesday evening. The Colored citizens of Van Buren will give a banquet Saturday April 28th in honor of their boys, who will leave Monday, April 29, for Camp Pike. There will also be a patriotic meeting for the benefit of the boys Sunday afternoon at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church. The public is invited to attend. The many friends of Mrs. Will Carr will be pleased to know that she is able to be out again after a few days' illness. The condition of Mrs. Hughes, who has been seriously ill for some time remains unchanged. Mr. and Mrs. Will Byrd of Tulsa. Okla. are here visiting Mr. Byrd's mother of North 10th St. The Worthy Beginners of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church dedicated their service flag Monday evening, April 21st, in honor of one of their members, Mr. Elsie Brown, who is now at Camp Pike. Mrs. Irene Woods of South MeAlister, Okla., is her visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith of North K. St. She will remain until after the closing of school. Mrs. Elizabeth Norris, 801 N. 11th St., had a slight stroke of Paralysis Monday morning, but is reported to be resting nicely at this writing. Mrs. Amanda Smith left Wednesday evening for Dayton, Ohio, to join her husband where they will make their future home. Do Your has Compare These? boy who goes to war position which means is future, or the little just begun to show ; gives up home comforts; friends, wife or sweetheart. ability of being obliged to he returns; of losing all years of hard work have ability of coming back in- a living, and of being ends or upon charity. ability of never coming s, he goes to France to in safely at home—and names for him to go over Buy-Buy! Weekly Blade paper for colored the state WISCONSIN Elect Delegates in May to Golden Jubilee 50TH ANNIVERSARY G. U. O. OF O. F. ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN MADISON, WISCONSIN AUGUST 6, 7, 8, 9, 1918 SEND NAMES TO D. G. S., PEORIA, ILLINOIS AND NINETEENTH B. M. C. NEW YORK Send Names to G., S. Philadelphia, Pa. Polite and Courteous Treatment, and Up-to-date Service E BNWLER, Artist Z. A. TROTTER 222 E. Main St., Madison, Wis. FOR SALE restaurant, Fully Equip READY FOR BUSINESS BINESS OPPORTUN ROTTER, Prop. Wis. LE Equipped NESS TUNITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY in city of 30,000 population COLORED PEOPLE Large Capital Unnecessary—Terms to suit Purchaser. EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR BUSINESS For information write W. S. WILLIAMS T. PAUL AVE. BELOIT ROWN The Trunk M EOPLE terms to BUSINESS MS 1,000 COLORED PEOPLE Large Capital Unnecessary—Terms to suit Purchaser. EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR BUSINESS BELOIT, WIS. Bank Man at Kinds of TRUNKS, COLLISES orkins AIR SYSTEM" , Transform- made, Pert Straighting BROWN The Trunk Man Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUCK HATCHELS AND VALISE Mrs. Anna B. Perkins SENATOR OF THE "PERT HAIR SYNC Switches and Braids made to order, Transfer, ation, Shampooing. Pert Hair Pomade, Pert Grower; Pert Temple Oil, Straighti and Dying. Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES 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. kins e Douglas 8560 Madame Anna B. Perkins 455 E. 31st Street Phone Douglas 8560 CHICAGO, ILL. 206 East Main Street The First National Bank United States Depository Capital Surplus and OFFICE A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. S A. W Commercial Total Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR Proudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice-President Fuller Vice-President F. W. Hoyt Steensland H. L. Moseley L. Ramsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier A. W. KNIGHT Commercial Tailoring Exchange Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 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 Suits and Uniforms made up of the best materials 110 1-2 S. Church St. Phone Forest 423 General Agent for Instruc Hor-to-na Preparations Diplom MRS. P. J. EVANS SCALP TREATMENT Hor-to-na System 515 E. 41st St. Ph Bank o "BE REFRESHED E. 41st St. Phone Drexel 1673 Chicago Bank of Wisconsin REFRESHED AFTER CHUR 515 E. 41st St. Phone Drexel 1673 Chicago, Ill. Bank of Wisconsin "BE REFRESHED AFTER CHURCH" WHEN IN BELOIT DON'T FAIL TO VISIT THE Interstate Ic ALI SODAS, ICE Polite and Perstate Ice Cream Park ALL KINDS OF SODAS, ICES, AND ICE CREAM Polite and Courteous Treatment Interstate Ice Cream Parlor ALL KINDS OF SODAS, ICES, AND ICE CREAM Polite and Courteous Treatment --- ed Profits $440,000.00 RECTORR F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier Ant Cashier RIGHT Fing Exchange ROCKFORD, ILL. Instructions Given Diplomas Awarded isconsin FTER CHURCH" ream Parlor OF ICE CREAM s Treatment C. L. DOUGLAS, Prop. --- No.144 ```markdown ```