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Official Organ of Odd Fellows a. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION Attend the 3d Annual Race Convention at Beloit, Wis., August 6 and 7 VOL. III. NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR CALLS CONFERENCE ON NEGRO LABOR. Confers with Representative Negroes at Raleigh and the Director of Negro Economics of the United States Department of Labor. All Highly Pleased at Results. (Special to the Blade.) Washington, D. C., July, 1918 Washington, D. C., July, 1918. The Governor of North Carolina recently called to meet him at the State House for conference on Negro labor problems a number of most representative Negro citizens from all parts of that State. He also invited Dr. George E. Haynes, Director of Negro Economics of the United States Department of Labor, to meet with them to discuss plans for bringing to the attention of the rank and file of Negro workers the problems of industry and agriculture in connection with the war and the desire of the white citizens to add their co-operation in increasing the production to win the war. Governor Bickett himself presided throughout the conference and took an active part in its discussion. Dr. Haynes outlined the general plans of the Department of Labor and for more than an hour the citizens present discussed these plans, offering their advice as to such modifications as were needed to adjust them to the welfare of the Negroes of North Carolina. At the close of the conference the Governor appointed a temporary committee which has drafted a Constitution which authorizes a State committee and the organization of local county and district committees. During the conference a number of the citizens present expressed themselves as highly pleased, both at the result of the conference and at the liberal attitude of the Governor in calling such a conference. The Governor expressed himself as highly pleased with the results and accepted a place as Honorary Chairman of the permanent State committee. Those present and taking part in the conference were as follows: Dr. A. M. Moore Berry O'Kelly Rev. P. R. Berry Dr. S. G. Atkins Bishoo H. P. Delany Mrs. Annie W. Holland Col. J. H. Young Prof. J. D. Wray Prof. L. E. Hall Mrs. F. C. Williams Dr. J. B. Dudley Bishop G. W. Clinton Prof. C. L. M. Smith C. C. Spaulding J. E. Taylor Capt. L. E. Hamlin Dr. Geo. J. Ramsey Ralph Izard N. C. Newbold A temporary committee was formed to direct the work until the permanent committee is appointed by the Department of Labor. Of this committee, Dr. S. G. Atkins, President of the State Normal School at Winston-Salem, N. C. is Chairman. This is what GOD gives us What are you giving so that others may a live? Last few WHEAT MEAT PEAN RUGAR. Send more to Europe or they will Starve. THE NEGRO WITH THE GOVERNMENT One Year of Food Conservation The American people were asked to provide—as a patriotic duty—wheat, meat, fats and sugar for our associates in the war and their dependents. The following results will show that Americans did their duty. The Negro who has a large part in the handling of food can feel a pride in what was done in the matter of saving wheat, meats, fats and sugar. Wheat—The amount of wheat above our normal needs for 1917—1918 was 20,000,000 bushels—in other words, that is all we could have shipped unless our home consumption could have been reduced. If we continue to save at the present rate we shall be able to send to our soldiers and our associates in the war before the harvest of 1918 is entirely in, almost 170,000,000 bushels—or, in terms of our savings, we have done without 130,000,000 bushels of wheat to help win the war. The wholesale price is now $10.18. Pork—Meat—The number of hogs in the United States before the war was about 6,000,000 below what it ought to be. The United States then sold to foreign countries about 55,000,000 pounds of pork per month. In March, 1918, we were able to ship to our soldiers and our associates in the war over 300,000,000 pounds of pork in addition because our people answered the Government's call to grow more pork and eat less of it. and we have saved and placed in storage 1,000,000,000 pounds of pork, lard, etc. Beef—Before the war this country was shipping less than 2,000,000 pounds of beef each month. We sent 96,982,000 pounds of beef in May, and with the people saving in the future as they are now our boys will have plenty of beef. Sugar—The United States Food Administration is now asking that the people of the United States reduce their consumption of sugar to three pounds per month per person for the balance of the year. This is asked in order that the people of England may have two pounds per month per person, and the people of Italy one pound per month per person. If the people of the United States live up to this requirement there is absolutely no danger of a sugar shortage. The average price throughout the world in the past year has been about twenty cents per pound, while in the United States, because of regulation, it has been ten cents a pound or less. Every one cent advance in the price of sugar means about $84,000,000 to the people of this country. EAT CORN SAVE WHEAT HON. W. L. CAREY Commercial National Bank Mr. W. L. Carey, popular Bank official, leaves Monday to enter military service of the country. For thirteen years he has been in the banking business and has made many warm and lasting friends among our people. The best wishes of entire Madison go with him into the service. JUDGE JNO. MORRIS. J. P. Johnston Creek, Wis. Was in the city this week. He called at the office and paid his subscription to the Blade. He was very optimistic as to the war and spoke in glowing terms of the boys. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY JULY 18, 1918 MASSACHUSETTS UNION GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT CIRCULATION MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY Annual Race Con August 6 an A. E. H. A. W. KNIGHT, ESQ. Rockford. Ill. A thorough business man who, by his enterprising and progressive methods is placing the Race in active business in his city. SOCIAL CENTER NEWS Milwaukee. Wis. The Booker T. Washington Social and Industrial Center is located at 318 Cherry St. Milwaukee, Wis. The management of the free employment bureau experiences much difficulty in finding men and women to supply the urgent demand for laborers in the various industries of the city. Three hundred could be placed in steady employment at from 4 to 5 dollars a day immediately in the tanneries foundries, etc. There is also a demand for domestic service, porters and chaufeurs. Anyone desiring to come to Milwaukee in quest of work of any kind would do well to correspond with this department. Bishop and Mrs. Levi J. Coppin accompanied by their little daughter Theodosia and Mrs. Coppin, a niece of the bishop were guests at a six o'clock dinner, given in their honor at the center. Miss Sarah E. Woods and Prof. W. E. Gossette entertained the company with music. Rev. J. L. Woods, the warden and J. Walter Minor Jr., secretary of the Center returned from a successful trip from Brunswick and Atlanta, Georgia, bringing 23 men to work here. Brunswick is the home of secretary Minor and his many friends were glad to welcome him home again. Rev. Woods preached an able sermon at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church while there and also visited Morris Brown University. The young men of the Center gave a party in honor of Miss Marie Burgette on the evening of July 4th. It was largely attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Praylor Keith is in charge of the dining room and cafe at the Center and is doing a splendid business. NOTICE All persons anticipating attending the 3rd Annual Race Convention at Beloit, Wis., Aug. 6—7 will send their names to the Local Committee Mrs. J. A. Jinks, 922 N. 5th St., Beloit, Wis., also to the office of the Blade, 319 N. Henry St. for publication. This will insure proper accommodation. ON WHEATLESS DAYS USE NO BREAD CRACKERS, PASTRY OR BREAKFAST FOODS CONTAINING WHEAT. :: BADGER NEGROES CALLED BY ARMY 1917 Registrants Get Opportunity They Have Waited; Go to Camp Custer Negro registrants of Wisconsin, in Class 1-A of 1917, who for several months have been making efforts to get into the service, have been called to Report Aug. 1. The draft administration received a call today for 166 Negroes of Class 1, physically qualified for general military service, to be sent to Camp Custer during the five-day period beginning Aug. 1, and Adjutant General Holway announced the call would take every Negro registrant in the state in that class. Another call was received for 154 white men to be seat to Beloit college on Aug. 15. These men must grammar school ducation and an aptitude on mechanical lines. They are to be trained for gas engineer work, radio and wireless telegraphy. flap-jacks en'lasses U. S. Food Administration. 'Sides savin' fats en wheat, we got ter save sugar. De bes' way ter save sugar is ter use syrups en honey. A nice lil' pitcher full er 'lasses conveyed by a fleet er buckwheat cakes is one er de bes' ways to "get crost" wid de sugar projick,—en it saves wheat flour too. A GRAND TIME FOR ALL Annual Picnic at Pabst Park, Milwaukee. Monday, July 29th, the Help Mate Household G. U. O. of O. F. will hold their Annual Picnic Special Ginger Band Music will be furnished. Out of town guests will be in attendance. Tickets are in the hands of the Committee. ROCKFORD. ILL. The public of Rockford, Ill., notes with much interest the excellent writeup of its distinguished and beloved pastor of Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church, Rev. Peyton M. Lewis, and the splendid work he has and is still doing in our city and community. Rev. Lewis is in every sense of the word a Christ-like Minister and workman. He is a native of Virginia and has held charges in Virginia, Baltimore, Md., Missouri, Indiana and Illinois, and is row in the Chicago Conference. He is now holding his fortieth Annual Conference appointment. Last Sunday in common with other Churches in the U. S. commemorated the Independence of the French Republic. Mrs. Fannie Robinson, Mrs. Louise Tucker and Mrs. Jno. Wells sang solos. Mrs. Lola Robinson presided at the instrument. The Willing Workers presented $20.00 to help the building debt. The Douglass Hotel is the place to go to get good service. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Williamson are the proud grand parents of a fine boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Curly Williamson, Beloit. Wis. Of course Mrs. Eli went over to Beloit last week to take his measurements for coat and trousers. Miss Ethel Blake left Sunday for Atlanta, Ga., where she will And You are only asked to save and not waste Food BONES 5lb s 11 JUST BONES! 5lb s FOR A SHILLING! A MARKET SCENE IN ENGLAND THEY WERE SELLING BONES FOR FOOD IN ENGLAND Over in England at the height of the meat shortage and before the populace was put on rations, they sold bones at the rate of five pounds for one shilling. Police men regulated long lines of people patiently standing out on the side walks, waiting, not for their favorite matinee idol to pass, but for a chance to enter a food shop and buy a small quantity of food. It takes about three minutes for the shop keepers to dress their windows over there, merely because there are, perhaps, but a few cans of condensed milk and a box or two of corned beef to be displayed. Yet over here in America, bones, nay, even fats and precious srps of meat are going into the garbage pails! Although in many cities there were long lines of people waiting last winter for supplies of coal, there has as yet been visit relatives for the summer. We wish her a pleasant stay. Miss Edna DePriest, trained nurse of Chicago, spent last week with her parents in Rockford, Ill. Mr. Will Stephens, Chicago, spent the th of July with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Williamson, Rockford, Ill. one good tu'n U. S. Food Administration. Jist ez de buckwheat cake got flop over on his face, Brer Baconrin' dance 'roun' en say, seez:—"One good tu'n desarves en ruther." seez—Meanin' dat ef sojer boys go en do de fightin' for us, de leas' we ala kin do is ter sen' ten all de wheat—en eat buckwheat instid. Co'n meal, rye en barley flour fer us will hep a lot too. EDITOR R. B. MONTGOMERY Editor Montgomery is touring Wisconsin in the interest of his paper. The National Advocate. He spent a few hours in Madison Wednesday and was the dinner guest of our Editor and Wife. He was congratulated by both Races upon the good work he is doing and assured that he is held in the highest esteem by them. He will be at the Beloit Convention and will do all he can to help make it a success. SUNDAY OCT. MEAL WHEATLESS U.S. NO BREAD CRACKER, FASTER OR BREAKFACT FOODS CONTAINING WHEAT 7,000 Members. DISON -- BELOIT NO 6. only asked not waste Food ADMINISTRATION S FOR FOOD IN ENGLAND NO 6. no pinched-faced mob pleading for food. True, there are frequently ling lines of people on the street, but mostly they are buying tickets to shows! In the busy streets in towns and cities, shop keepers display elaborate arrangements of all kinds of delicacies in their show case windows. They would scorn a "display" of corned beef and condensed milk. The accompanying pictures are from the Official Press Bureau in London. They were sent over to this country for the express purpose of showing America what England was actually facing. A country in such straits not only needs help herself, but cannot possibly be expected to contribute to the support of United States troops now on the other side. The food shortage is real. Save food and "Carry on." A DEFENSE To the Colored Citizens of Milwaukee: Milwaukee, July 8, 1918. I am a lady from Dixie and I feel very much hurt over what was said in the Free Press some weeks ago, concerning the colored people from the South. We as Colored people came from the South to Milwaukee to do good, not to run down, but to build up, and as far as a Mouse colored Derby's and all those sort of things, we had before we came North, and did not have to come here to display them. We did not have a whole lots in the South and have not a whole lots here but we are managing to live. Instead of the Colored Northern Citizens trying to help lift up your Colored neighbor, you run him down, but we shall prove to you that we are good, worthy, law-abiding citizens. We also find that the Colored Man in the North to be far behind those of the South in everything, especially in enterprises. We shall prove to be citizens in helping to make Milwaukee one of the greatest religious cities of Wisconsin. Respectfully, Mrs. Robt. Whitaker, 578 4th St., Milwaukee, Wis. 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. ON ALL DAYS WITH EACH PURCHASE OF WHEAT FLOUR FOR HOME USE YOU MUST BUY AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF OTHER CEREALS. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade os @ National Journal of Opinion and Circuiation. Entere. as second-class tautter June 8, 1916; at the post office at Madison, Wis. under the Act of March 3, 154° See See ie 4 © ANTHONY JOSUz, Editor and Managw. SHO. H. DE “REEW. Contributing Edivwe SUBSCRIPTILS. ORE YORE oe ee sseceesceecseessGl.60 Sia months .......cee0-0000- 1.00 Three monthn ......seeeeeeee 5M Addresa aif cummunications to ‘Wisconsin Weekly Blade, 319 N. Hen.y it. wlaney sent by express money viler, or registered letter at ‘our own tits, ocherwise at risk of the vender. NOUCH. The D. G. L. is not responsibie for any Gaancial obligation of ‘The Mnse MILWAUKEE BRANCH HH. B. Kin,» Ca? Correspondents, A.W. KNIGH™®. L. J. OUSLie I. T. BURRELL Travoline Representative. Don't forget to pay your sub- scription to the Wisconsin Week- sure to read our adds. They con- tain good bargains. When you buy War Savings Stamps you do not give your money, You loan it at 4 per cent compounded quarterly. You help your government, but you help yourself even more. HON, SOL. LEVITAN Madison, Wis. Is the right) man for State ‘Treasurer. He ha salways proven to be a true friend tothe com mon people and is. president. of The Commercial National Bank Remember Sol. Levitan at Sept. 3rd Primaries. quick bread a ee (\ \aev mer 4 ey Lae Brey Tater Exes M cts: C oe aren 7 Ae > So neg) \ Be oo N/a A Ge» will hol | Feed you: wheat in? Non wcolciens Fiver. Tater ‘ “ eeare ee : ea cru ae sar : eel ks omebouy “fo! Ing ta it won't be us BLADE REAL ESTATE AND RENTING AGENCY HOUSES FOR SALE ON EASY ERMs. The State Journal on Tillman MILK CREAM ICE CREAM Zilisch Pure Milk Co. PHONE 979 629 W. WASHINGTON AVE; A. W. KNIGHT Commercial Tailoring Exchange Suits and Uniforms made up of the best materials 110 1-2 S. Church St. ROCKFORD, ILL. Phone Forest 423 W. E. WILLIAMS S. W. E. WILLIAMS Licensed Embalmer Assistant Embalmer. Funeral Director Williams Undertaking Parlors Telephone 4229 308 E. Wilson St. Madison Bank of Wisconsin General Agent for Instructions Given Hor-to-na Preparations Diplomas Awarded SCALP TREATMENT Hor-to-na System 515 E. 41st St. Phone Drexel 1673 Chicago, Ill. The Wisconsin State Journal, speaking editorially of the late Senator Tillman of South Caro- lina, ealls him ‘a great man”” and compares him to the Great Eman- cipator. It says: Benjamin R. Tillman was a great patriot, every inch an American. He loved his home. He loved the plain people as did Lincoln. He was Lincoln- like in this devotion,’’ He was a man who, ‘in his crude, rough, impatient way went about dding good.” And ** beneath that rough, rocky, rude exterior rested — the great warm, mother heart that was impatient to lift up and help his people.” What a beautiful picture of the dead Senator, the painting of which is excusable only because the subject is a “dead one.”” Of the dead say nothing but good, To compare him with Lincoln, how- ever, is to heap insult upon. the memory of that great and good man. Whatever similarity there was between them was in their physical characteristies; they were as unlike in their inspiration and aspiration as it is possible-for two men to be. In this respect they were from each other 180 degrees on the cireumference of difference, Lincoln was better, and greater and more devoted to his country’s cause in his vilest moments than Tillman in his most virtuous hours. Lincoln loved the plain people because it was his nature to do so—-and he loved all of them alike. Tillman loved (2) the plain white people of South Carolina and ha ted the plain colored people be: cause thereby he might be lifted above them. It was less his love for the plain peopie than his hate of colored people that made him Governor and subsequently U.S, Senator, Lincoln revered the Con stitution and would do nothing un- constitutional though he believed he would accomplish what he be- lieved was right; Tillman would destroy. the constitution if he might thereby keep in subjection his fellow man whose only offense was that he is of Afriean deseent. It was “Lincoln's delight that he had never knowingly harmed a liv- ing creature. It was Tillman's boast that he had robbed the Col- ored man of the most sacred rights guaranteed by the Constitution. ‘Tillman was neither a great man nor a good one—not even as great as good men are measured — ip South Carolina. Tis only claim to greatness was his unreasoning hatred of the Colored man’s prog. ress. Ile is a better man dead than he ever was living—better for his State, his country and the Negro. In his lifetime he contrib uted more to the lynching and burning of human beings in the South than any man not actually engaged in the pastime—except. perhaps that other Negropholist— Vardaman. Until his election to the Governor's chair of South Car- olina, Jim Crow ears and disfran- chisement laws were unknown in that state, Whatever his attitude toward individual Negroes, he was unalterably opposed to the rise of the race above the status of slaves. So intense was this hatred that it obscured all other qualities. that he may have possessed. Tlow the State Journal can place the estimate it has upon the man, passes our understanding. We can conceive of no one more unworthy of the comparison. Since we can think of nothing good to say of the dead Senator, we would prefer to remain silent, We are moved to say what we have hy the unearned, unwarranted eu- logy pronounced by the state Jour- nal Dg atten. Seca teat = ed Scr Recierrsce Stara cree aegis he oer ae eee oe Don't let some fake Kink Remover foot nantes tt eerie Weta hts Sekt ees Messe wer EXELENTO fonice POMADE deny, omer goths Seite Sosa st nse eters Spat cere eee Ce ne ee cen Sa Verete ea aeeteeeaneae riers rey ischecsae tis Syn Gicnan ener Price 2S¢ by i il on receipt of stamps: AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. «dS pach! ELE HES So Ranta; . - oa -. ae” oe. a a ee a ee IT IS CLEAN--for there are no ashes, no coal, wood or kindling, no soot, no smoke. The range itself is neat and clean and easily kept so. | It does away with cause for worry both in keep- | ing fires hot and in results of cooking. | | 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. 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OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Reliable Service, ReasonablePrices, CourteousTreatment Free Chapel in Connection Complete Line of Funeral Goods Autos for Hire OWNERS AND DIRECTORS Dan M. Jackson, Geo. T. Kersey, David A. McGowans Ahmed A. Rayner PHONE: CALUMET 6164 Out of town shipments basrtreiyion ste oromne-nnictainger De ol’ song sez “Dat's Sugar in de Gourd.” but Brer “Tater ‘lows dat de only sugar he's studyin’ bout now-a-days is what's in de qucar bowi en hits gwine ter say lar De folks wots doin’ de fightin’ mus’ have sugar fust. But ef dark enny sweet'nin’ tn do gourd nowdays, he sho! gwing ter ‘eit tapped, ‘catise dey’s lookin’ fer syrups en’ “lasses en honey to Seubstitute.” Mr. Geo. Buckner and family are now comfortably located at 768 W. Washington Ave. Miss Elizabeth Vaughns is very ill at her home, 1138 Williamson St., where she will be glad to see friends. Mrs. Bell Marshall, Milwaukee, Wis., is stopping at 645 E. Dayton St., where she will make her future home. The Benefit Social in honor of Mr. Smithers was a grand success in spite of the inclementy of the weather. Mrs. Ralph Bradley joined her husband in Milwaukee Wednesday where they will make their future home. Prof. J. R. E. Lee, former principal of the Tuskegee Academic Department, and at present principal of the Lincoln High School, Kansas City, is in Madison, taking a special course at the U. of W. Prof. J. L. Bowler, Asst. Principal of L'Overture School of Wichita, Kas., is in Madison to receive his degree as Master of History. Prof. Chas. Blackburn, in charge of the Physical Education Dept. at Wilberforce University, is also in our city taking a special course at the University. ffMiss Gladys Bockner, Madams Dovie Glover and Etta Baird were initiated into Phyllis Wheatly H. H. of Ruth at their last meeting. Rev, G. W. Ramsey, Chicago, Ill., who has been in Madison for several weeks, returned to Chicago last Saturday. 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Moseley No.144 RACE CONVENTION AT BELOIT, WIS. Aug. 6 and 7 --- CHARLES G. RILEY Republican Candidate For District Attorney of Dane County Respectfully Solicits Your Vote. LEROY D. BUTLER Announces himself as a canpidate for the Republican Nomination For the office of DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF DANE COUNTY At Sedtenber Primaries VOTE FOR JULIUS G.KROKEN Republican Candidate For Register of Deeds For Dane County Primary September 3rd ,'Over The Top" For Democracy I. E. KITLESON Republican Candidate for the Nomination of SHERIFF at the Primaries September 3rd Notary Public Phones Office, Gaud 4504-R Res. Lincoln 3585-Y George Heriot DeReef Attorney and Counselor at Law ROOMS 217-218 EMPIRE BUILDING 14 Grand Avenue MILWAUKEE. WISCONSIN North American Life & Casualty Co. The oldest Casualty Company in the Northwest. Benefits range from $15 to $130 per month according to occupation and amount of Premium paid. Protect your wages with one of our Combination Health and Accident Policies. Office open Wednesdays and Saturdays Evenings HOVEY STITH, Gen'l Apts. Room 3, 411 Grand Ave. MILWAUKEE S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry, Game, Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee MILWAUKEE DIRECTORY Churches A. M. E.—St. Marks, 497 4th St. Rev. J. O. Morley, Lit. D., A. M. Pastor. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S., 12:30. C. E. 6:30 P. M. Baptist—Calvary, 414 Cherry St. Rev. S. Russell, Pastor. Services: 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. 9:45 A. M. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 P. M. C. M. E.—Mission, 501 Galena St. Rev. W. S. Ferguson, pastor. Services: 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S. 10 A. M. Y. P. S. C. 3:00 P. M. Epworth League 6 P. M. R. C.—St. Benedict the Moor, 311 9th St. Rev. Father Stephen, O. M. Cap., Pastor. Services 8:30 and 10 A. M. FRATERNAL, MILWAUKEE F. & A. M.—Widow's Son lodge No. 25. A. L. Herron, W. M, R. L. Sanford. Sect 430 7th street meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 301 State. O. E. S.—Princess Ellah Chapter, No. 22, Mrs. A. L. Davis, W. M. Mrs. C. Reed, sec. 291 7th street. Meets 1st Thursday, 301 State. G. U. O. O. F. Golden Links lodge No. 9520 H. P. Kinner, N. G., R. L. Sanford, sec. 430 7th st. Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 301 State. H. of R.—Esther, No. 2195 Mrs. E. MeFeeters, No. N. G. Mrs. M. Cephas, W. R., 603 Vliet St. meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 301 State street. H. of R.—Help Mate No. 5388. Mrs. M. J. Brantford M. N. G. Mrs. Pearl Allegue, W. R 324 4th street, meets 2nd and 4th Fridays, 301 State K. of P.—Pride of Milwaukee. No. 1. C. J. Sharp, C. C., D. McCage. Sec. 497 E. Water St. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays. 301 State street. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES. Rates of Avertising in the Blade 3 lines or less, 1st insertion _____20c Each additional line _____5c Each additional insertion, per line _____5c Rates for more than one insertion apply only to ads run in consecutive issues. BUCHANAN'S LUNCH ROOM Ice Cream and Soft Drinks Call to see us. 425 6th St. Milwaukee, Wis. J. D. SHEPARD Fancy Groceries All Vegetables and Fruits in Season Call and See Him Phone Grand 4394 459 6th St. Milwaukee, Wis. ARCHIE TEGTMEYER Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware Visit this store when you want anything in his line. He will treat you right. Grand Ave., Cor. 4th, Milwaukee. Hand Turn Work a Specialty Old Shoes Bought and Sold 458 6th St. Milwaukee, Wis. 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 enants. Blade Real Estate. Phone 3369. 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., 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. 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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. ment by mail to any address upon preparations, send $6.00 for a full turn the Hair Culture trade, and to $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per stamps for reply and mention anyone how to make these prepara-clusively by Culture Company Little Rock, Arkansas Minneapolis visit CAFE T ORDER THE COOKED MEALS d up-to-date EASONABLE HRIDGE, Prop. Minneapolis, Minn. Carriages and Automobile HWEER VECTOR AND EMBALMER ASSISTANT Years in Business MILWAUKEE, WIS and Shining Parlors pressing our Specialty D AND BLOCKED ered. Cigars, Tobacco, Wisconsin and other papers for sale Our men in the trenches and in the submarine chasers are doing their part. Are you doing your part? Buy War Savings Stamps to your utmost capacity. Milwaukee, Wls. Rev. Russell and a part of his congregation attended the Rally at Racine, Wis. Sunday, July 14, at 3 P. M. $54.55 was raised and turned over to St. Paul Baptist Church. The good people of Calvary Baptist Church are giving their pastor, Rev. Russell, a three weeks' vacation. Miss E. Sykes and Master Alonzo Thayer have returned to Milwaukee after a very pleasant visit with friends in Winona, Minn. The Singing Contest given at Brisbane Hall for the Smoking Fund of our boys in the service was a pleasing and successful affair. The performers received loud applause. Mrs. M. Trane, Director. A reception was tendered Rt. Rev. Bishop L. P. Coppin and his family at St. Mark A. M. E. Church. The affair was directed by the Stewardess Board. Mrs. A. Moore has just returned from Racine where she spent several days with relatives. Private Dean Mohr was home Sunday from Camp Grant. He is very much impressed with camp life. Bishop Coppin spent Sunday in Chicago, Ill. The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Campbell was held from Schweeler's Undertaking Parlor. Rev. J. S. Wooda officiated. Rev. and Mrs. S. Russell are spending their three weeks' vacation in the East. Mr. and Mrs. Dukes have returned from their vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Rice have moved to 421—4th St., where they will be pleased to receive their friends. Miss Wilhelmina Burgette will spend her vacation in Bebit, Wits. Mrs. Blanche Alexander will Mrs. Blanche Alexander will spend her vacation in Gary, Ind. Rev. C, T. Threat spent Sunday in Racine. Reports a pleasant day. Miss Rebecca Tayne entertained at a Beach Party at Pewkewee Sunday for Misses Lois Johnson, Viola Daile, Messrs. B. Rice, J. Harrison and Shady Thomas. The party reports a pleasant time. Mrs. Howard Tash entertained last Sunday at a Carnival Party for Mrs. Odean Tooper. Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Woods entertained at dinner last Thursday for Bishop Coppins and family. The Art and Craft Dept. met with Mrs. Cephas, Monday Afternoon. Mrs. Dukes read a splendid paper on "How to Keep Friends." After the business was over the Hostess served a dainty luncheon. Mrs. Jenie Sanford was Hostess at Breakfast Thursday A. M. at 10 o'clock, in honor of her mother. Mrs. Gertrude Finley, Evanston, Ill. Rev. W. S. Fugerson has just returned from Gary, Ind., where he attended the District Conference. Little Margaret Buchanan is home from the Children's Hospital. Master Henry Moore fell while playing and received a deep cut in the head. Two stitches were taken at the Emergency Hospital. Mr. Frank Eason, Columbus, O., has decided to make the Cream City his home for some time to come. He will be joined by his wife about the first of August. Editor J. Anthony Josey was in Milwaukee Monday on business Milwaukee Monday on business Don't fail to attend the Help Mates Picnic, Pabst Park, July 29. A good time for all. OSHKOSH NEWS Mesdames Grace Mitchell and Ruby Shadd spent the day and evening in Fond du Lae July 4th. Mrs. Maud Jenkins, Fond du Lae, is convalescent after a two weeks' illness. Mr. L. Washington was an overnight visitor in Oshkosh July 3rd, visiting his two daughters, Mrs. Shadd and Miss Florence. He spent July 4th in Milwaukee with another daughter, Mrs. Howard. Miss Myrtle Mullen, Manitowoc, is spending a few weeks in Milwaukee, taking a professional course. Mrs. J. W. Smith visited friends in Milwaukee this week. Mr. W. S. Hart spent Sunday in Fond du Lae as the guest of Mr. Tim Brown. Mr. Winnifred Ray motored to Fond du Lae July 4th. He was accompanied by his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kinner will leave soon for Milwaukee where they will make their future home. The people of Oshkosh regret to lose good citizens like the Kinners. Mr. Norman Person spent six days in Chicago last week with his family, returning to the C. & N. W. Dining Department July 8th. Wright's Orchestra of Fond du Lae including Julius Kinner and John Ray of this city entertained for a dance near Quinnie, Wis. July 4th. J. W. Wright returned to Fond du Lac after spending several weeks in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. Mrs. Jennie Netter is feeling quite well again and was seen on the streets this week. Mrs. J. W. Smith left for Chicago Thursday to visit Mrs. C. Arthur Scott at 438 Tremont St. She will return home about the 20th. Mrs. Mary Mathews, Fond du Lac, has gone to Canada to visit her parents. Mr. Mathews accompanied her to Chicago. She will be away several weeks. Members of the Ebony Film Co. of Chicago were shaking hands with friends here this week. Mr. Wallace Mathews has taken a position in this city as successor to Julius Kinner. Mrs. W, S. Hart, Neenah, writes that she is enjoying her stay in Chicago where she has a host of friends. BELOIT. WIS While the eyes of the State are turned towards Beloit for the Race Convention Aug. 6-7, the Committee and local citizens are leaving nothing undone in the way of preparation to give them a royal reception. The Convention Hall is the most up-to-date in the city, located in the most central part of the town and in easy reach of both the Milwaukee and St. Paul railroads and the Northwestern people. Beloit, while not a large city, yet it is one of the most beautiful in the State and in easy reach by trolley to Janesville, Rockford and Chicago. Some of the largest Manufacturing plants in the world are located here, and for a day's outing and fishing, Rock River is at its door, teaming with fish and giant turtles, etc. One thing is certain, a good warm welcome and a jolly time awaits the vast number expected here Aug. 6-7. A public meeting was held at the 2nd Baptist Church July 16 to clinch important niches in the plans for the coming Race Convention. Mrs. A. J. Jinks presided. L. S. Officers for 1918 were elected by Emmanuel Baptist Church on the 14th. The Missionary Circle elected its staff of Officers on the 12th. To aid the A. M. E. Church in its Rally on the 14th the 2nd Baptist Church suspended its services at night and worshipped with them. $200 was raised. Mrs. M. McGord is on the sick list. Mrs. Bradford of St. Paul Ave. is out again after an illness. Mrs. Curtis of Emerson St. is on the sick list. Mr. Berry of Gary, Ind., was a recent visitor in the city. Come to Beloit Aug. 6-7. A big time awaits you. Send names to 922 5th St. Mrs. A. J. Jinks. 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. Vis. U. Food Administration. Arter de wises of owl spit on de bait he say's owl gwine gwine spritze you all wid a mess he cause you alls mus' save de meat en eat sumpim' else instiln en les eat out dat o' game bag en make it work, too" sez ce. Den he kotch a big fish and say, sez ce, "t-hoot—t-hoot—t-sub-st-tee-ts", sez ce. When he means that he means when you alls make us ses tes don't make 'em—use corn meal te save wheat flour ferr de do solers. BRIN'S BARGAIN STORE ANNIVERSARY SALE! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL ITEMS: Clothing and Furnishings Men's Fine Suits in a variety of styles at $12.50 and $15 Men's Work Trousers, the $1.75 grade, all sizes, sale price $1.25 Men's $2.00 Work Trousers, all sizes, sale price $1.65 Men's $3.00 and $3.50 Trousers, in many different patterns $2.45 Men's Union Suits, sale price 89c and 98c Men's Neckwear at 23c, 29c, 35c, 45c One Special Lot of Mkn's Dress Shoes in different styles and leathers, former price $4.50, these are Button, English Last and Blucher styles, at $2.75 Brin's Bargain Store All matter for The Blade must reach us not later than Tuesday of each week for publication, must be written on one side of the paper, and legible. Announcements, advertisements, etc. will not be published as news matter. J. Anthony Josey, Mgr. EAT CORN SAVE WHEAT The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehnter, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanford P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pund Brin's Anniversrry Sale NOW ON Ending Saturday July 27th SHOES Men's $3.00 Work Shoes, sale price Men's English Last Shoes, former price sale price One Special Lot of Mkn's Dress Shoes and leathers, former price $4.50, th Button, English Last and Blucher st Children's Rompers and Play Suits at 48c, 59c, 69c, 79c, 89c and 98c Ladies' Boot Silk Hose at 29c and 48c Brin's 121- AT THE WATER TOWE AT THE WATER TOWER JULY CLEARING SALE!! Silk Dress Skirts in Poplins and Taffetas, all colors, value $7.95, sale price . . $5.00 Wool Dress Skirts, serges, navy blue and black; in extra sizes, 30 to 36 band. $5.00 White Wash Skirts, especially priced for this Sale $1.25, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00 Men's Canvas Shoes, leather soles, former price $2.00, sale price . . . . . . $1.65 Special lines of Misses' and Children's Shoes in lace and button, former price $2.50 and $2.75 at this sale per pair $1.98 Gingham Dresses, in plaids and plain colors, for street and porch wear. Sale price $2, $3 and $4.00 1 Lot of Spring Suits, sale price $11.50 1 Lot of Spring Suits, sale price $16.50 1 Lot of White and Colored Waists, sale price $1.00 1 Lot Waists, special price for this sale 59c Smocks in Voile and Linene in all colors, price $1.75 and $2.75 Picnic Aprons, something new, sale price 85c OFFERS MANY SPECIALS Summer Corsets. all sizes, sale price $1.25 Brassieres, sale price 30c Liberty Bags, large enough for knitting use $1.75 Shoulder Scarfs in velvets and silks, sale price $5.50 Muslin and Nainsook Combination Suits, sale price $1.00 Envelope Suits, sale price 75c Muslin Corset Covers, sale price 25c Brin's Anniversary Sale NOW ON Ending Saturday, July 27th SALE! SCIAL ITEMS: ings ts, sale 69c, 79c, 98c vy Black Sateen Shirts, 1.15, sale price 89c 50 cents grade, sale 25c 75 cents grade, sale 48c $1.00 grade, sale price 69c $1.25 and $1.50 grade at 98c e 12c, three pairs at 35c SHOES les, leather soles, former price price $1.65 Little Gent's Shoes especially $1.98, $2.25, $2.45 and $2.85 lisses' and Children's Shoes in lace and price $2.50 and $2.75 $1.98 pair $1.98 Ladies' White Petticoats, 69c, 79c, 89c, sale price $1.19 Ladies' Black Sateen Petticoats, former price $1.59, $1.79, $1.98, $1.25 sale price n Store VENUE MADISON, WIS.