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THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE AFRICAN COLONIES SHOULD NEVER BE RESTORED TO GERMAN D OMINATION Emmett J. Scott Voices Earnest Protest of 12,000,000 American Negroes Against Returning Op pressed Black Peoples to German Tyrrany. Urges Larger Liberties for Afric can Allies, Under Government of an International Commission—One Member of Commission to be a Colored American—How Black Men of the World Have Aided in War for Freedom and Democracy. VOL. III. New York, Nov. 4.—At a monster patriotic meeting Saturday night at Carnegie Hall, under the auspices of The Circle of Negro War Relief, the principal speaker was Irvin S. Cobb, the famous war correspondent, who has recently returned from the French front, where he was a witness to some of the most important battles of the present conflict of the Allies against Germany. Mr. Cobb's theme was "The Negro Soldier," and his remarks were of special interest because of his intimate contact with the colored American warriors during their trying "baptisms of fire." Prominent among other speakers who were heard on this occasion was Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute, Ala., and for eighteen years the confidential secretary of the late Booker T. Washington. He was appointed a little more than a year ago by Secretary Newton D. Baker as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, to advise him with reference to the many delicate problems growing out of the relation of the 12,000,000 Negroes of this country to the war, and to indicate to his people how they might render the most effective aid in bringing victory to the American arms. The Negro's Part in the World: Wide War. Dr. Scott prefaced his address with the declaration that "this is the people's war—not a white man's war, not a black man's war, but a war of all the people under the Stars and Stripes for the preservation of human liberty thruout the world." In this conflict for liberty and world-wide democracy, Dr. Scott said "The Negro is proving to be a notable and inspiring figure." He warned his people not to be deceived by unofficial statements or expressions that peace is near, declaring that an enduring peace will never come until the enemy is decisively beaten, and pledging the continuance of the loyal black battlers in the forefront of strife to the very finish—until an honorable peace has been enforced or obtained. Nearly 400,000 Colored Americans Under Arms. Dr. Scott noted that there are now overseas, "at grips with the master infancy of the civilized world or awaiting the call to active combat, nearly 400,000 gallant black soldiers, the "fruit and flower of the Negro race." These he, said, represent a response of more than 50 per cent of the total number of Negroes registered in the draft, and a larger proportionate number than has been true of other racial groups registered under the first draft. "And this number," added Dr. Scott, "takes no account of the sturdy, upstanding men of my race who are members of the four 'crack' regiments of the Regular Army, nor of the 1,000 brawny men who came into service through the National Guard organizations, such as the 'Fighting Fifteenth' of New York, which has, along with others, won imperishable fame on the battle field in France." He pointed with pride to the fact that while the Negro represented only 8 per cent of the first draft registration the race has actually contributed 15 per cent to the number called to the colors under said draft. He noted also that in every 100 in the first draft examined for service, proximately 36 per cent of the Negroes were accepted, while only 24 per cent of the whites were accepted, a difference of 12 per cent in the Negroes' favor for physical quality. This, he contended, dissinates the ancient yarn about the black race being a deteriorating or decadent people. Relatively fewer colored men claimed ex- And Business Weekly emption from military service than did the whites. Dr. Scott further declared that the war, "grim-visaged and ruthless as it is, has serped or afforded the Negroes an opportunity once more to prove their unbounded, unfaltering loyalty—their 100 per cent Americanism and to demonstrate their immunity from insidious German propaganda. The war has made for the advancement of the material welfare of the race. Prior to the present conflict the Negro had less than a dozen commissioned officers; now he has more than 1,200, all highly-qualified and forward-looking men. From an army of but four regiments, with only infantry and cavalry, the race has now its 400,000 men represented in every conceivable branch of the service, and the reports from officers, from General Pershing down, indicate that these men are giving an excellent account of themselves. Dr. Scott read several letters from French and American officers testifying to the gallantry and valor of the colored men under the severest shellfire and how they had held the line intact in many instances under the most trying circumstances. Urges Self-Government for Colonies Under International Commission. After noting numerous cases where black men had been awarded the French Croix de Guerre and paying a tribute to the priceless labors of the black soldiers of America and elsewhere to "make the world safe for democracy," Dr. Scott made a somewhat startling plea for a solemn guarantee of international protection and larger liberties for the darker races of the world, registering a fervent protest against any policy that might restore to Germany her pillaged African colonies and urging a form of self-government for these oppressed peoples, under an appointed International Commission, upon which shall be a colored American "to voice the inarticulate yearnings of that host of exploited and pillaged people." Protests Against Restoring Afri- Elaborating this point with reference to the future of the colonies wrested from German domination and tyranny, Dr. Scott described the revolting cruelties perpetuated upon the natives in the African dependencies, noting an official report of Edmund H. L. Gorges, Secretary of the Interior for the South African Union, which tells of the enslaving of men and the outraging of women, of hangings and floggings and wholesale massacres, with many tribes threatened with extinction. In Togoland, where the oppression was especially rife, it is stated that the population fell off a million souls in less than two decades of murder and rapine. "May we not, in this solemn hour, register our fervent protest against any contemplation of restoring to Germany these African colonies she has so long oppressed and betrayed?" asked Dr. Scott. "It is too much to say that to restore these helpless black men to their former oppressors would be a terrible betrayal? Has not the hour come in which men, even of Darkest Africa, may cry out for the right to elect or ordain their own destiny under an acceptable tutelage and guidance of enlightened men rather than under oppressive and cruel masters?" "Black men of America and Africa have helped to rout and humble the Hun", continued Dr. Scott. "When civilization all but tottered to its doom, Senegalesse, Algerian and Soudanese troops stayed the Hun and saved civilization to the world. Soon around the Peace Table representatives of the nations of the Earth are to gather. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY NOV. 7, 1918 France and England in their hour of need have gladly accepted the allegiance and the assistance of tribes from America. A great and responsible duty now devolves upon the nations of the world to see that these poor people, along with the other oppressed peoples, shall not be again placed under the iron heel of malignant oppressors. "In truth, the hour has come, in my opinion, when the world should declare that not only are these colonies not to be turned back to Germany, but to no other nation as well. I place the greatest our colored soldiers, and in the Services of S they have made a fine bearing and exemplary. OUR BOYS IN FRA make the world safe for "May not we, brothers by racial ties and blood sympathy of these African peoples, speak for them and call for their freedom, for their liberties, for the self-determination of their destiny, and for the appointment of an international commission, which shall in future govern these colonies, and upon which commission there should sit a representative of the 12,000,000 colored people of America, who represent the largest group of forward-looking black people of the world, to voice the inarticulate yearnings of that host of exploited and pillaged people!" Are you ready to support such a request? Pledges Loyalty of Negro Americans to Our Flag. In conclusion Dr. Scott said: "Till Victory and Peace come, we shall continue to pledge to the President of the United States and the national government all that we have and that we are, whether at the bleeding battle front or wherever faithful service will count most toward winning the great war in which we are engaged. We are pledged to do everything that will help and nothing that will hamper our Government in winning this war for the honor, the independence and the sacred principles of Our Country and the ultimate freedom of all mankind. "We can pledge no more—Our country expects no less!" TELAQUAH RED CROSS OF MILWAUKEE MAKING A SPLENDID SHOWING This chapter has been organized less than two months and are rendering efficient service in aiding the National organization. They have seventeen members, donated $24.00 to the headquarters of Milwaukee and $2.00 to the relief fund. They meet each Wednesday evening from 8:00 to 9:30 at 264 4th St., where they are knitting sweaters and making bandages and other articles to help our boys overseas. Every race woman in Milwaukee should become members of this organization, showing their patriotism and loyalty to a good cause. Mrs. Wenedia Johnson Trane, Organizer. Mrs. M. Fisher, Chairman. MR. ARTHUR SHELTON AND MR. CLARENCE BROWN These two dashing young men were in Madison Monday and Tuesday from Milwaukee. They made many social calls and Mr. Shelton made quite a hit, this being his first trip to the Capitol City. Mr. Brown, formerly of Madison, showed him all courtesy due a stranger and the young ladies are over-anxious for his early return. Mr. Shelton was formerly from Champaign, Ill. His bearing and manner won for him many warm and lasting friends. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Information and Education Service (Special to the Blade.) Government Builds "Y" for Negro Workers at Nitro Plant. Modern and Well-Equipped Building under Direction of Negro Secretaries.—Associate Secretary Reports Increased Morale and Efficiency as Result. No policy was ever calculated to increase the efficiency and morale of the army at home. the workers who must sustain the Ar- I place the greatest confidence in the patriotism and devotion of our colored soldiers, and their splendid work both in the front line and in the Services of Supply. It also gives me pleasure to say that they have made a fine impression on our Allies by their soldierly bearing and exemplary conduct. Gen'l John J. Pershing. OUR BOYS IN FRANCE Untiring in their efforts to help make the world safe for Democracy. Capt. William W. Green, Condg. Co. H, 365th Inf. 1st Lieut. Chas. H. Fearing, Battalion Adj., 365th Inf. WM. R. CARMICHEAL Headquarters Co., 365th Infantry 1st Lieut. U. J. Robinson, Chap lain, U. S. A., 365th Inf. Mrs. Wenedia Johnson Trane, Milwaukee. The good people of Milwaukee should feel proud of the effort put forth by this noble woman in organizing the only Red Cross Chapter of the race in the State of Wisconsin, her effort should meet the hearty approval of every race loving woman and their appreciation should be shown by becoming members. The Blade wishes to congratulate and encourage her efforts in this worthy cause. my at the front, than that inaugurated by the Government with reference to the Negro workers in the powder plant at Nitro, West Virginia. At a cost of $15,000 a modern and well equipped Y. M. C. A. building has been erected for the Negro workmen. It is provided with billiard tables, bowling alleys, shower baths, a soda fountain, a library of 1,000 volumes, and 30 current periodicals, a moving picture theater, and auditorium. A gymnasium for indoor activities and a swimming pool are soon to be installed. The supervision of the building and the "Y" work is under the direction of Negro secretaries, most of whom are college men, two of them having studied at Chicago university. The addition of men of this type who have broad training and experience and who are capable of winning the confidence and support of both worker and employer means that this splendid effort by the government will bring the very best results 1st Lieut. Chas. H. Fearing, Bat talion Adj., 365th Inf. Capt. Jas. W. Cranson, Condg. Co. G., 365th Inf. Capt. Chas. J. Echols, Jr., formerly of Co. K, 365th Inf., who trained our boys for over-sea service. Capt. Chas. J. Echols, Jr., formerly of Co. K, 365th Inf., who trained our boys for over-sea service. You will find the Blade for sale in Milwaukee at Sam Cammack, 4th and Pine Sts., and at Lewis' Tonsorial Parlors, 472—6th St. Morale and Efficiency Increased An increase in morale and efficiency has been already noted. When asked for an opinion about the Negro workers, an official at Nitro recently stated that the Negro employees are the most satisfied and appreciative workers in the plant. This man is a white Tennessee and one who claims much experience with Negro labor. He says he has carefully watched the activities of the laborers and that they "can not be criticized." He sums up the experiment by saying: "This Government has provided very liberally for the colored men at this place, and we believe that the colored men have responded and will continue to respond to the treatment they receive here." Address all communications to Wisconsin Weekly Blade, 319 Henry St. money sent by express money order, or registered letter at or own office otherwise at risk of the ende. 7,000 Members. NO 23. A LETTER TO THE BOYS "OVER THERE" (Blade News Service.) Allover, Wis. Nov. 7, 1918. To Our Boys, Near Berlin, Overthere. Dear Boys:— This is intended as a Thanksgiving letter—the kind that suggests roasted chestnuts, sweet cider, stuffed turkey an' fixins and pumpkin pie like mother makes it. It is not intended to make your mouth "water". though we 'speets she will. Of course we miss you; but we do not regret your going. If anything we envy you the opportunity and privilege of going upon such a glorious mission. Until now we have contented ourselves with the thought that in due time we might be permitted to join you. In this we bid fair to be disappointed as there are now many reports that the "baby killers" are running your legs off trying to catch them, and are seeking peace. In your letters home you repeatedly urge mother not to worry. She does not worry as much as you seem to fear. At first she did, but it was worry through fear that you would not get a chance to show the stuff she knew was in you. Now that you have been given the chance and have accepted it as becomes the heir of your sire and grand sire, the worry has given place to pride such as only a mother can feel. Dad! You know he never says much, but from that old time twinkle in his eye which you long ago learned to interpret as indicative of joy, one would suppose that he is in his second Heaven. He would just as soon go down town without his shoes and stocking as without his service pin, his badge of honr, he calls it. Uncle John and Aunt Emily were in last week and brought a bushel of apples and other good things from the farm. They enquired after you and said that Bill and John had been called to camp. They expect to leave for overseas shortly and hope to meet you in Berlin. Henry has enlisted in the Navy and is probably already on his way over. We are about as when you left us and happy in the knowledge and realization that through the Liberty Loans, War Savings Stamps and War Fund Drives we may stand behind the President in his determination to make the world safe for democracy. Patriotism seems in the very air we breathe. Sister Jane is taking training as a Red Cross nurse and little Mary is investing her pennies in Thrift Stamps. Even old Rover barks and wags his tail with delight at the sight of the Stars and Stripes. Your "bunch" as you called them are pretty well broken up. They are all in the service except Jack and Tom who were refused because of their poor old widowed mothers who are dependent on them. They are both working in munition plants and often come in to ask about you. We often think that we never appreciated you when here, and we very much doubt if even now we appraise you at your value. But if newspaper reports are to be relied upon you are creating for yourselves a new sentiment, and when you do return, which you surely will, you will find in us a deeply grateful and truly appreciative people. The world will then be safe for democracy. Wishing for your early return crowned with the laurels you have rightly earned, we extend to you hearty Thanksgiving Greetings. As Ever Yours. The Folk Over Here. HEAP THE HAT! # THE WISCONSIN BLADE AND BUSINESS WEEKLY Entered at the postoffice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter. J. ANTHONY JOSEY Editors. GEO. H. DE REEF SUBSCRIPTION: one year, in advance ..... five months, in advance ..... three months, in advance .... SUBSCRIPTION: One year, in advance $. ix months, in advance $. three months, in advance $. One year, in advance ..... $1.50 Six months, in advance ..... $1.00 Three months, in advance ..... 50 STAFF CORRESPONDENTS; J. OUSLEY, Address all co- nstant and Business We- nt by express n- ur risk, otherwise J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINN Address all communications to Wisconsin Bl Business Weekly, 319 North Henry St. Mo nt by express money order or registered letter ur risk, otherwise at risk of sender. L. J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINNER. Address all communications to Wisconsin Blade and Business Weekly, 319 North Henry St. Money sent by express money order or registered letter at our risk, otherwise at risk of sender. ANTIQUITY OF FREEDOM Freedom! thou fair young girl and wavy tresses With which the Then he took off arm'd to the tee rasps the broad brow, glorious in beauty With tokens of o're strong and s-launch is bolts, and wi they could not Heave Freedom! thou art not as poets dream, fair young girl, with light and delicate limbs, and wavy tresses gushing from the cap With which the Roman master crown'd his sh When he took off the gyves. A bearded man, arm'd to the teeth, art thou; one mailed hand rasps the broad shield, and one the sword; brow, lorious in beauty though it be, is scarr'd With tokens of old wars; thy massive limbs are strong and struggling: Power at thee launch'd is bolts, and with his lightnings smitten thee; they could not quench the life thou hast fi Heaven. O Freedom! thou art not as poets dream, A fair young girl, with light and delicate limbs, And wavy tresses gushing from the cap With which the Roman master crown'd his slave, When he took off the gyves. A bearded man. Arm'd to the teeth, art thou; one mailed hand Grasps the broad shield, and one the sword; thy brow, Glorious in beauty though it be, is scarr'd With tokens of old wars; thy massive limbs Are strong and struggling: Power at thee has launch'd His bolts, and with his lightnings smitten thee: They could not quench the life thou hast from Heaven Heap the Hat! Heap the Hat! It's your present "bit." Were Tuesday's question? If you would have advertise with us, Have you ever Colored Man? Because a man is not proof that he The world judges our character our reputation. If politics show the war," why wars, lynchings, a Labor that may not yield the close of the hat day? Two Milwaukeeers easily disappear for them. They, sort a visit with hat stuff? In the coming we asked to count means. Remember and all the other "W Under the abo minds us that "T when you consider from here to the result of the every reason to thanksgiving for whither the accliving, or whether "fill the boys' gratitude which Were Tuesday's results to your complete sale action? If you would help the Blade, patronize those who advertise with us. Have you ever read the "Autobiography of a Colored Man"? Read it. Because a man worships (?) a married woman not proof that he would marry her if she were single. The world judges us more by our reputation than by our character. We live in the world. Wear our reputation. If politics should be "adjourned for the duration of the war," why not do likewise with "Jim Crow wars, lynchings, and race hatred? Labor that now gives a return of $4 and $5 may not yield as much in the period following the close of the war. How are you providing that day? Two Milwaukee girls, 17 years of age, mysteriously disappear and the police are asked to search for them. They, as mysteriously, reappear and sort a visit with friends. How do they get by what stuff? In the coming United War Fund Drive you are asked to contribute. Do so to the limit of your means. Remember it is for your boy and ours and all the other boys "over there." Heap the B Were Tuesday's results to your complete satisfaction? If you would help the Blade, patronize those who advertise with us. Have you ever read the "Autobiography of An Ex-Colored Man"? Read it. Because a man worships (?) a married woman is not proof that he would marry her if she were single. The world judges us more by our reputation than by our character. We live in the world. Watch our reputation. If politics should be "adjourned for the duration of the war," why not do likewise with "Jim Crow" cars, lynchings, and race hatred? Labor that now gives a return of $4 and $5 per day may not yield as much in the period following the close of the war. How are you providing for that day? Two Milwaukee girls, 17 years of age, mysteriously disappear and the police are asked to search for them. They, as mysteriously, reappear and report a visit with friends. How do they get by with that stuff? In the coming United War Fund Drive you will be asked to contribute. Do so to the limit of your means. Remember it is for your boy and our boy and all the other boys "over there." Heap the Hat. "WRITE THE BOYS" Under the above caption the State Journal minds us that "Thanksgiving is not far off, not when you consider the time it takes to send a leaf from here to the boys over there"; that what the result of the present peace negotiations "thus every reason to believe that this will be a great Thanksgiving for the United States." Whereof whether the actual fighting be done by Thanksgiving, or whether the fighting goes on" we owe to "fill the boys with cheer and make them feel gratitude which we know." Under the above caption the State Journal reminds us that "Thanksgiving is not far off, not far when you consider the time it takes to send a letter from here to the boys over there"; that whatever the result of the present peace negotiations "there is every reason to believe that this will be a great Thanksgiving for the United States." Wherefore, "whither the actual fighting be done by Thanksgiving, or whether the fighting goes on" we ought to "fill the boys with cheer and make them feel the gratitude which we know." Not a bad suggestion, eh? Then go to it! TO THE MADISON DEMOCRAT So long as we purpose to com- municate and evil that make for the may never survive and appreciate the we just, in whom le, Greek or Bac- the principles In a double co- sue we reprinted ar." from the is true. "True let there be light So long as we are able to wield our trusty pen purpose to combat injustice, discrimination, the hatred and evil in every form and the instrument that make for them. We trust, however, that may never survive the day we fail to recognize the good, the beautiful, the virtue the just, in whomsoever found, he be Jew or Creele, Greek or Barbarian. We look beyond the text of the principles he represents. In a double column on the front page of our issue we reprinted an editorial, "Ban The Jim-Coar," from the Madison Democrat. It rings true is true. "Truth is the light." "And God so set there be light." Only the wicked fear the l So long as we are able to wield our trusty pen we purpose to combat injustice, discrimination, race hatred and evil in every form and the instruments that make for them. We trust, however, that we may never survive the day we fail to recognize and appreciate the good, the beautiful, the virtuous, the just, in whomsoever found, he be Jew or Gentile, Greek or Barbarian. We look beyond the man to the principles he represents. In a double column on the front page of our last issue we reprinted an editorial, "Ban The Jim-Crow Car." from the Madison Democrat. It rings true, it is true. "Truth is the light." "And God said: Let there be light." Only the wicked fear the light for their deeds are of darkness. The function of the newspaper is a great one. Its power in the community for good or evil can SCRIPTION: .....$1 .....$1 ..... ESPONDENTS: NIGHT, H. B. KINNE tions to Wisconsin Bl North Henry St. Mon der or registered letter of sender. as poets dream, night and delicate limbs, g from the cap master crown'd his slaves. A bearded man, hou; one mailed hand and one the sword; t h it be, is scarr'd thy massive limbs g: Power at thee H lightnings smitten thee: the life thou hast fro William Cullen Bryant BLADELETS is to your complete sat Blade, patronize those w the "Autobiography of it. is (?) a married woman carry her if she were sing more by our reputation th live in the world. Wat adjourned for the durat likewise with "Jim Crow hatred? a return of $4 and $5 p each in the period followi now are you providing t 17 years of age, myste police are asked to sear seriously, reappear and How do they get by w War Fund Drive you w Do so to the limit of y for your boy and our b ever there." Heap the H ion the State Journal living is not far off, not one it takes to send a let ever there"; that whatever peace negotiations "thee that this will be a grieved States." Wherefore stating be done by Than fighting goes on" we ourer and make them feel." to wield our trusty pen justice, discrimination, ra- form and the instrument we trust, however, that day we fail to recogn the beautiful, the virtu- found, he be Jew or G We look beyond the m sents. the front page of our l orial, "Ban The Jim-Cr Democrat. It rings to light." "And God sa- w the wicked fear the li hardly be overestimated. Its responsibility for good should be fully appreciated and accepted. It can well afford to defend the weak, the poor, the defenceless. To suffer in their behalf is to ennoble itself; to repress or oppress them is to debase its high calling. Questions such as that discussed by the Democrat are timely, expedient and highly proper. With some people they are not popular; with others, they are not of a personal nature, and therefore might well be left alone. With still others all questions of right and justice are theirs to discuss and they wade into them with a courage that lifts them above their fellows. "These are the salt of the earth." We take this occasion to commend the Madison Democrat for its manly and truly democratic stand in the editorial referred to. We may differ with it in the future as we have in the past, but it will not be a difference born of disrespect. OUR COLORED TROOPS courred to you, the university citizens? Have you ever met a country who was a pro-Gen? know anyone who thinks he I have personally made the New England, on the Pacific in the central West, and a conviction "There ain't no saint American colored man, big war started and Bernstad carefully prepared plans, ties, and general confusion in the most dastardly schemes, led, was an uprising of the people in the South. The effect countfully supplied with such great secrecy, and at first the larger southern cities, towards were promised; the rule the South, every sort tempt the colored people whites. It was expected and would keep this country by the war. Of all this people little. Overlasting credit of the cost to be led into this trap, revolution in India and Egypt, the plot miserably failed, he entered the war. What? When voluntary enlistment responded promptly and in hard Civil War, it was no infrequent general's report of a battle fought bravely. The report of the colored troops in France "fought bravely"—they fled from an officer describing such the top" is a picture worn shirts unbuttoned or no most unearthly yells, as demons the enemy like a cage of life from the cotton and cane field on the bayonet, which Fritzon hand-to-hand combat the costly razor or knife, in the war more than proficient. The stern before one of these dusky a map of Florida on a fat G of the Mississippi on his thick colored troops are still "fighting—Popular Had it occurred to you, the universal loyalty of our colored citizens? Have you ever met a colored man in this country who was a pro-German? Do you even know anyone who thinks he has actually seen one? I have personally made this inquiry in the South in New England, on the Pacific coast, and here at home in the central West, and have arrived at the firm conviction "There ain't no such animal" as a pro-German American colored man. When the big war started and Bernstorff let loose his long and carefully prepared plans of arson, bombs, strikes, and general confusion in this country, one of the most dastardly schemes on which his boss depended, was an uprising of the nine million colored people in the South. The effort was well organized, bountifully supplied with money, was operated with great secrecy, and at first was carried on outside the larger southern cities. All sorts of impossible rewards were promised; the blacks were to own and rule the South; every sort of poison lie was used to tempt the colored people into revolt against the whites. It was expected and hoped this revolution would keep this country busy for the duration of the war. Of all this people in the North heard very little. To the everlasting credit of the colored people they refused to be led into this trap, and like the proposed revolution in India and Egypt and some other countries the plot miserably failed. At last we entered the war. What then of the colored man? When voluntary enlistment was offered, he responded promptly and in large numbers. During the Civil War, it was no infrequent part of a northern general's report of a battle that the colored troops fought bravely. The reports which are reaching us of the colored troops in France include more than "fought bravely"—they fight magnificently. A letter from an officer describing such a regiment going "over the top" is a picture worth painting. Barchehead, shirts unbuttoned or no shirt at all, with the most unearthly yells, as demons let loose, they went at the enemy like a cage of lions released. These boys from the cotton and cane fields like best to fight with the bayonet, which Fritz enjoys least of all, but in hand-to-hand combat they fall back on their trusty razor or knife, in the use of which they are more than proficient. The stanchest Hum is said to run before one of these dusky giants bent on carving a map of Florida on a fat German face, or a delta of the Mississippi on his throat. Yes the colored troops are still "fighting bravely." —Popular Magazine. "THE STOOL PIGEON" oy request from our issue of xical at it may seem, the "s on at all. In one respect it be polecat or skunk, in that detested. It also has man characteristics of the hyena r. the latter being a reptile The "stool pigeon" posses (Reprinted by request from our issue of Nov. 8, 17.) As paradoxical at it may seem, the "stool pigeon" is not a pigeon at all. In one respect it more nearly resembles the polecat or skunk, in that it is equally as sincerely detested. It also has many of the distinguishing characteristics of the hyena, the vulture and the viper, the latter being a reptile of a venomous nature. The "stool pigeon" possesses all of the cunning and cowardice of the hyena, the rapacity and stealth of the vulture, and the deadly venom and ingratitude of the viper. Scientists class the "stool pigeon" with the genus homo and the species Afric-Americana. It is an accipitrine biped with large naked ears placed close to a round head, has five toes on each foot and hands like a man. In stature it closely resembles and is frequently mistaken for a human being. It is a gregarious creature of a cowardly nature and feeds on the flesh of its own kind, carcasses of dead reputations and on the putrid matter; it will even open graves to obtain food. Prior to 1865 their geographical distribution was principally confined to the southern part of the United States; they are now to be found in large numbers in the larger northern cities, where they serve as criminal scavengers to purify the streets of the putrid and decaying carcasses of dead and dying reputations with which the cities would otherwise be encumbered. When long without its natural victims, the "stool pigeon" has been known to prey upon decent people. As it is not easily distinguishable from real human beings, it behooves all respectable people to be constantly on their guard against its contemptible practices, for it is a merciless, ungrateful creature, sparing neither friend nor foe. Taken into your home, warmed, fed and clothed, it repays your kindness with ingratitude of the vilest nature. If you value your reputation, your safety, your liberty and life, beware of the "stool pigeon." OUR LETTER FILE Letters not exceeding 200 words are solicited. They must contain no personal attacks and must be signed. On request the name will not be published.—Editor. Editor of the Wis. Blade: Please permit me to say through your paper that I notice that the party in power, through its agents, are trying to buy up all of the newspapers which seem to be friendly to the Republican party and unbiased on the Negro question. They have bought up the Chicago Herald, the New York Evening Post and the News of Wisconsin. These papers from now on will try to educate the people of the north to that of Southern prosperity. When all America knows that the South has been nothing more than a misfit upon the horizon of success. CAMP NEWS Camp Lewis. The Badger State boys are all well, and are real experts at dodging the Spanish "Flu". Private Norman Buster participated in a fast played baseball game, in which the white officers were defeated by the colored boys. The score was two and one. Private J. Walter Minor, Jr., has been promoted to coronal has been promoted to corporal. Private Clarence Peterson was on sentry duty for the first time last Sunday. He made a good showing. We are indeed very thankful for the papers that were sent to us by the management of the Wisconsin Blade. We expect to leave in a few days for_____. We will let you hear from us through the Blade. We beg to state that we have made a record in Camp Lewis that is a credit to the colored people of Wisconsin. There have been several prize drills, and the "Wisconsin dare devils" participated in each winning squad. Private E. R. Fraction, a member of "The Harmony Four", is touring Camp Lewis, singing for the officers. Gee! He is great Watch the Blade for our whereabouts. The boys would appreciate old newspapers, magazines and other reading material. It helps. Buy Thrift Stamps and help us to return to Milwaukee. Corporal Minor was asked by a white man in Seattle, if he was going to France. "I don't know" replied Minor. We might pass by France on the way to Berlin.—E. R. Fraction. Corp. J. Walter Minor, U. S. Army. Beioit, Wis., Nov. 4, 1918. Editor of the Wis. Blade:— Sir: Please announce through the columns of your paper the following to-wit: To the public at-large:— We have from time to time stated through this paper a matter concerning a case in which the colored people should be most interested, more especially those of this state. The matter referred to is the Lemon-Johnson case. We said in our previous statement, that perhaps the case would go up to the Attorney-General for his decision, and so did the matter go up for him to pass on. This was agreed to by all concerned. The sitting Judge, the District Attorney and our attorney Geo. II. De Reef have won so far every step of the way. The Wisconsin Race Convention, having elected its officers to look after matters pertaining to the welfare of the people of the state and to investigate all cases, especially those where justice has not been given, and to see to it that law be adhered to. Yet it is impossible, without the support o the people at large, to accomplish any of these things. And with their assistance all of these things can so easily be accomplished. Now I call upon all especially the members of the State Convention, to rally to support of the people at large, to should fail to accomplish good results, then we shall never call upon you again. As I say that we have never lost an any point which we have raised in the case, so why should we half do this thing. I say no. I say no. We can not afford to stop it here. If we do it will be a disgrace to the Negroes of the state. We need more finance and are compelled to call upon you for some little assistance. Send your contribution to the secretary, Miss Mary White, 117 N. Washington St., Janesville, Wis. Wm. S. Williams, Pres. Race Convention. Beloit. Wis. 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 treatment receipt of $1.25. If you want to sell these Preparations $10.20 agents supply. Terms cash. Wanted:—1000 Agents to learn to sell these preparations: Terms, $25.00 month or quarterly in advance. Write today, don't delay: send stu this paper. Positively we do not teach anyone tions. They are Manufactured Exclude Industrial Hair Cut 908 Gaines Street General Agent for Hor-to-na Preparations in six weeks treatment by mail to an age of 15. to sell these Preparations, send $0 apply. Terms cash. 1000 Agents to learn the Hair Culture Preparations: Terms, $25.00 or $12.50 can early in advance. don't delay: send stamps for repli we do not teach anyone how to make Manufactured Exclusively by Trial Hair Culture Co. Press Street Little Rock Agent for Preparations Instruct Diplom 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 908 Gaines Street Little Rock, Arkansas MRS. P. J. EVANS SCALP TREATMENT Hor-to-na System 515 E. 41st St. Phone Dres MRS. GOVENOR FURNISHED ALL KINDS OF COAL, WOOD 519 CHERRY Phone Grand 4345Y Bank of W 1st St. Phone Drexel 1673 C GOVENOR JONES FURNISHED ROOMS L KINDS OF EXPRESSION COAL, WOOD AND ICE 519 CHERRY STREET Grand 4345Y MILWAUKEE Bank of Wisconsin Grand Ave. Tele GUY & FRAZIER CUSING :: TAILORING :: REPAIR French Dry Cleaning Ladies Work A Special 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. 425 East Grand Ave. GUY & FRY PRESSING :: TAILORING French Dry Ladies Work A GUY & FRAZIER PRESSING :: TAILORING :: REPAIRING French Dry Cleaning Ladies Work A Specialty Work Called for and Delivered For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Re- paired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING Opposite C. & N. W. Depot --- 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 directives. 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 parations, 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 one how to make these prepara- clusively by Culture Company Little Rock, Arkansas Instruction » Given Diplomas Awarded Drexel 1673 Chicago, Ill. R JONES & CO. LED ROOMS OF EXPRESSING FOOD AND ICE BRY STREET MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wisconsin FRAZIER DRIING :: REPAIRING ery Cleaning k A Specialty Keep YourVoice Clear USE LEWIS' VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis' Drug Store Cor. Cilman and State Streets SUNDAY ONE MEAL WHEATLESS USE NO BREAD, CRACKLE,, FASTY OR BREAKFAST RICE'S CONTAINING WHEAT --- ```markdown ``` Telephone 2906 BELOIT, WIS. Mrs. C. F. Webb is now domiciled at 413 State street. Mrs. C. W. Glover is up after several weeks' illness. Mrs. J. Anthony Josey has been confined this week with tonsilitis and Lagripe. The Blade is for sale at Hugh Bostick's Shining Parlor, 11 West Main St. First class shines. Remember Tiedeman's Shoe Store, 516 E. Wilson St. An upto-date stock at reasonable prices. James Jordan, South Murray street, who has been quite ill with the Flu, is improving at this writing. Rev. L. J. Philip has returned from Iowa where he went to be at the bed side of his sick daughter. David Bowler, popular Tonsorial Artist, spent a few days in Chicago with his daughter, Mrs. A. N. Jackson. THEIR work has ported the morals thus have gloriously in the common work our victory. I desire cere wishes for the financial campaign commencing with the ment and support of UNITED WAR WOR FOR BOYS OVER THE Contrib PATRIOTI Ladies' Fin Economic MEN'S AND BOYS' SHOP IN BLACK New Lines Bei Women's black kid, 9-inch heels, specially priced Women's royal purple military heels, specially priced Women's lace, black kid medium heels, specially priced Women's shoes, same as tread, at Women's gun metal, calf specially priced, at Women's felt slippers, calf specially priced at Women's felt slippers in soles and heels, specially priced at Women's black Julietts, specially priced, at THEIR work has in no small degree supported the morale of our armies, and thus have gloriously associated themselves with the common work that shall bring about our victory. I desire to join my most sincere wishes for the unqualified success of the financial campaign, which you are newly commencing with the view to the development and support of your work. G. Clemenceau Premier of France UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN FOR THE BOYS OVER THERE Contributed by PATRIOTIC FRIENDS Lines' Fine Footwear Economically Priced AND BOYS' SHOES FROM $5.00 TOTAL IN BLACK AND TAN Lines Being Shown 's black kid, 9-inch high top, lace, all simply 's royal purple calf shoes, with 8-inch soles, specially 's lace, black kid shoes with improvise soles, specially 's shoes, same as above with cushion 's gun metal, calf, lace shoes, for grazed, 's felt slippers, colors are red, blue, etc. 's felt slippers in brown and navy boles, specially priced 's black Juliets, Unico fur trimmed, etc., at THEIR work has in no small degree supported the morale of our armies, and thus have gloriously associated themselves in the common work that shall bring about our victory. I desire to join my most sincere wishes for the unqualified success of the financial campaign, which you are newly commencing with the view to the development and support of your work. G. Clemenceau, Premier of France UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN FOR THE BOYS OVER THERE Contributed by Ladies' Fine Footwear Economically Priced MEN'S AND BOYS' SHOES FROM $5.00 TO $8.00 IN BLACK AND TAN New Lines Being Shown Here Women's black kid, 9-inch high top, lace, all solid French heels, specially $7.75 priced ..... Women's royal purple calf shoes, with 8-inch tops and military heels, specially $5.70 priced .... Women's felt slippers, colors are red, blue and purple, specially priced at $1.25 Women's felt slippers in brown and navy blue, leather soles and heels, specially priced at $2.00 Women's black Julietts, Unico fur trimmed, specially priced, at $2.00 MEN'S SHOES FROM $5.00 TO $8.00 BLACK AND TAN. H. F. TIEDEM 516 East Wilson Street TIEDEMANN'S t Wilson Street—1st Block from N. W. H. F. TIEDEMANN'S SHOE STORE 516 East Wilson Street—1st Block from N. W. Depot Services all day Sunday at St. Paul A. M. E. church. The pastor, Rev. L. J. Philip will fill the pulpit. Capt. Frank Hoover and wife, Mrs. Oliver Clark and son, Mr. Dave Bowler, Editor and Mrs. Josey were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. W. Hill Sunday. Messrs. Theo. Washington, Art Buckner and Dan Carmichael entertained at the home of Editor and Mrs. Josey Friday night, last. The occasion was one of much enjoyment for the young set. Patriotic decoration lent much beauty to the occasion. A table laden with varians of the season were plentiful. The young were congratulated for their genuine hospitality. MANN'S SHOE STORE 1st Block from N. W. Depot The Photoart House Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street The Finest Line of Greeting Cards sre now on sale. Make your selections early. H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry,Game,Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee H. E. PROUTY ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP O'SULLIVAN'S SAFETY CUSHION HEELS Shoes Repaired While You Wait H. E. PROUTY 209-266 State St. Madison Wis. Notary Public Phones Office, Grand 4504-R Res. Lincoln 3585-Y George Heriot DeReef Attorney and Counselor at Law ROOMS 217-218 EMPIRE BUILDING 14 Grand Avenue MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN KINKY 7 Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it is nice and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININEO POMADE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After application you can treat the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit your needs. For us as we claim, we will give your money back. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for particulars. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. Do you have trouble with your hair or scalp; if so write us, we'll send you a free sample of the best Hair Grower. S. E. Monroe, 775 S. 20 St., Phila., Pa. $ 1.00 PANTS MADE TO MEASURE Not $1.00, not even $0.01, not one cent cost to you under our easy conditions. No extra charges for those items, but no fees, and no tomes, pearl buttons, all FREE. Before you charge for or pay for them, but no price order, get our free samples and wonderful new offer. All other Agents write too. Ask for the big, new different tailoring deal. Costs nothing, write today. Address KNICKERBOCKER TAILORING CO Dept 34 Chicago, IL. A. E. A. W. KNIGHT & CO. REAL ESTATE 510 Elm St. Rockford, Ill. Phone 3383 Main 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, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Office: I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanjord P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pfund TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. Home for Coloreo Working Girls and Women Strang- ers in the City. Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means MRS. L. DUNCAN USE NO BREAD CRAFTERS, PASTRY OR BREAKFAST FOODS CONTAINING. WHEAT. THEGASRANGE 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 keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. 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 keeep it. 126 East Main Street The First National First National The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN United St Capital Surplus and U OFFICER A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. Se No. 144 United States Depositor Surplus and Undivided Profits $440 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR Adfit President F. G. Brown, Vil- er Vice-President F. W. Hoyt Island H. L. Moseley Cassay M. C. Clark, Cas M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier United States Depository 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 M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier Painless Chiropodist Massaging PROF. POWELL'S HAIR REFINING I Water I SHAMPOOING AN MEN'S WO REFINING PROCESS WITHOUT Water Does Not Affect it. MPOOING AND DANDRUFF REMO MEN'S WORK A SPECIALTY HAIR REFINING PROCESS WITHOUT IRONS Water Does Not Affect it. SHAMPOOING AND DANDRUFF REMOVED MEN'S WORK A SPECIALTY 3518 South State Street 2nd Floor, Room 14 The Wisconsin The only new people Wisconsin Weekly the only newspaper for color people in the state The Wisconsin Weekly Blade The only newspaper for colored people in the state tional Bank 144 Depository Provided Profits $440,000.00 DIRECTORR F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier Assistant Cashier Office Phone, Douglas 3288 Res. Phone, Douglas 3132 ESS WITHOUT IRONS Not Affect it. ANDRUFF REMOVED A SPECIALTY Weekly Blad paper for colored No.144 CHICAGO MILWAUKEE, WIS. Heap the Hat The "Flu Ban" has been lifted and all churches will hold their usual services on Sunday next. Calvary, Baptist—11:00 A.M. and 8 P.M.; St. Mark's M. E.—11 A.m. and 8 P.M.; C.M.E.Mission—11 A.M. and 8 P.M.; St. Benedict the Moor, Catholic—8:30 and 10 A.M. The Blade finds that a very great interest is taken in letters from our boys "over there" and elsewhere in the service. We would be pleased to publish them in whole or in part as desired by those who have them. Please communicate with us. Miss Lucille Herron, youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Herron has matriculated at the Milwaukee Normal School. Mrs. Sylvia Brown of 4th St. has been quite sick. St. Mark's church will re-open Sunday, Nov. 10th with an entirely new and modern heating plant. Special services will be conducted. It is hoped that all the friends who so generously contributed to this much needed improvement will be present to enjoy it. The colored people cast a large vote in the election Tuesday. But few of those registered neglected this duty and privilege of an American citizen. Responding to the appeal of the Red Cross on behalf of the Belgian children, the Phyllis Wheatley Art Club has solicited and given nearly two barrels of cast-off garments. Mr. Jasper Barnett has been ill with the "EJu" but is now around again. **Heap the Hat.** The Blade is for sale at Sam Cammack's Shining Parlor, 316 4th St., and Lewis' Barber Shop, 472 6th St. Music Recital and social arranged by the Telaquah Red Cross Auxiliary has been postponed until Nov. 20th at the Freie Gemeinde Hall. This organization is doing a great work for our boys overseas and everyone should attend this entertainment. Prof. D. W. Raynor, the popular chorister of Calvary Baptist Church Choir is convalescing after an indisposition of more than two weeks. Miss L. M. Gibson is doing public stenography work and opened offices at Room 6, Metropolitan Block. All forms of typewriting done. Reasonable and strictly confidential. Rev. E. W. Thomas has returned to the city after an absence of several months. LaCreolene Hair Straightener and Grower is being demonstrated at 472 6th St., Lewis' Tonsorial Parlors. See Prof. Henderson. OSHKOSH. WIS. Mr. and Mrs. H. Mitchell royally entertained a number of their friends with an oyster supper and whist party Hallowe'en night. During the evening Miss Lucille Mitchell favored the guest with several vocal selections. A number of friends pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Clendon and Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson Friday evening, Nov. 1st, with a pound party, as a token of esteem before their departure from our city. Mr. Clendon has been appointed railway mail clerk and commissioned to Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. He left November 2nd and Mrs. Clendon will join him soon. Mrs. Thompson will remain in the city another week to assist Mrs. Clendon. Mr. Sam Alsup was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Thursday evening. Mrs. Ida Ray was hostess to a party of young folk Thursday night. Mr. Jas. Hooton was in Fond du Lae last week on business. Mr. and Mrs. Hooten and Miss Mittie Byrd of Lawrence. Kans., were among the guests entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Hart of Neenah. Vis., October 29th. Little Lorraine Unmuth is slowly improving after several weeks' illness. Mr. Joe Parker and Mr. Adam Ray are in Class IA and may be called into service soon. Mr. Wm. Netter and Mrs. Dorothy Vandekoph. Fond du Lae were out of town guests to several social functions this week. The Odd Fellows are planning to give a grand entertainment Thanksgiving evening. Mr. John Malonem recently of Neenah has gone to Duluth, Minn. to visit his wife before leaving for Camp Grant. Mr. Prince Abernathy of Fond du Lac visited Mr. Eli Rice Sunday. Mr. Ben Netter has returned to the city after an absence of three weeks. Word has been received by Mr. N. Persen that his brother of Champaign, Ill., has fully recovered from a severe attack of penumonia. AN ANNOUNCEMENT Scientific Discovery LaCreolene Products Supply Company are the manufacturers of the Wonderful LaCreolene Hair Straightener and Grower, which if used as directed on each box, it will surely take the kinks out of Colored people's hair. Its continued use will make your hair grow long and straight. It is a cure for all scalp diseases, in fact, it has no equal for the cure of Ring Worms, Tetter, breaking off, falling out or splitting of the hair and a speedy cure for dandruff. Try it and be convinced. A trial box of LaCreolene Hair Straightener and Grower, 35 cents. One month's treatment, 75 cents; two months' treatment, $1.25. Agents wanted to sell our products in unoccupied territories. Write for terms to Agents and be first in your territory to sell our Hair and Skin preparations. Good money for live honest men and women. Special rates to barbers and beauty parlors. Address all letters to LaCreolene Products Supply Co., Dept. B. F. D. Henderson, Supt., Milwaukee, Wis. 144 MARCUS JOHNSON Assemblyman Elect of Dane Co. HENDERSON BOYS ENTERTAINED Walter and Paul Henderson were the hosts to the younger set of Madison Thursday night, last, at their home when upward of 35 guests were present. The boys entertained in truly democratic style and there was nothing lacking to complete the good time of the evening, from 5 to 10 P. M. They were hours of continual enjoyment. Music and games were the pastimes of the evening and the children loathed to leave when the hour arrived for their departure. They are all longing to return to the Henderson. HOW TO SEND XMAS PRESENTS To Soldiers and Sailors and Marines Overseas The Christmas packages will be handled exclusively by the Red Cross. The Red Cross will furnish a uniform box 3x4x9 inches in which to ship all gifts. Only one package to each soldier and no package to exceed in weight 3 pounds when wrapped. Each soldier of the American Expeditionary Force must make his own label and mail it home. These labels are on the way home now and are expected to arrive by November 1st. No package will be accepted without this label and none accepted for overseas after November 20th. Collection centers will be opened by the Red Cross on November 1st. Consult your Red Cross Chapter for full details. CORRESPONDENTS TAKE NOTICE Owing to the present demand for advertising space in THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE, no dinner party, wedding, obituary or funeral write-ups containing more than 28 words will be run in the News Items unless money accompanies the article. News items must be condensed as we are forced to conserve in space. J. ANTHONY JOSEY Editor and Manager --- THE United War Work Campaign of these societies is merely another indication of that unity of spirit as a nation that is making it possible for us to win the war. That spirit and the place which the work of these agencies has made for itself in the hearts of all of us gives me confidence to believe that the united campaign will be crowned with abundant success. Woodrow Wilson UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN FOR THE BOYS OVER THERE The Commercial National Bank O. Says General Pershing, referring to one of the war work organizations: "A SENSE of obligation for the varied and useful service rendered to the army in France . . . . prompts me to join in the appeal for its further financial support. I have opportunity to observe its operations, measure the quality of its personnel and mark its beneficial influence upon our troops, and I wish unreservedly to commend its work for the army." —General Pershing UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN FOR THE BOYS OVER THERE Contributed by The Savings Loan & Trust Company 1 Telephone Grand 607 SCHWE DIRECTOR AND H LADY ASSISTANT nity-two years in Bus M THE STAR H A Wonderful Hair A Wonderful Hair One thousand agent made. We want agent to sell THE STAR H. wonderful preparation without straightening Sells for 25c a box value. Any person that be convinced. No matter your hair, just give TH a trial and be convince box. If you wish to be we will send you a full money by Money Order THE STAR HA D. SCH FUNERAL DIRECTOR LADY AS Twenty-two ye 517 Chestnut St. THE STAR HAIR 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 B --- A. Brown, The 206 East N Lowest Prices o TRAVELING GO SATCHELS A TRUNKS and Phone Ba The True 6 East Main St Prices on All NG GOODS WELLS AND W NKS and BAGS Re Phone Badger 758 EAL AN APPEAL Leymore Johnson, a child six years of age, was recently criminally assaulted and outrageously abused by one, Frank Saladino, a young Italian. September 19th the case was called in the Municipal court and for some reason unexplained at present the accused was permitted to go and the case apparently abandoned by the authorities. It would seem that this is a fit case for the serious consideration of all believers of justice and the due administration of the law. Private counsel has been employed and money is needed to defray expenses. Now, I, as president of the Co-operative Development and Progressive Association of the State of Wisconsin, do hereby call upon every member of said association and all believers in fair play and justice to contribute to this expense as it is now impossible to say to what ends it may be necessary to go to secure the proper administration of the law in respect to this foul crime. Contributions may be sent to Miss Marie White, Secretary of the Association, at 117 North Washington St., Janesville, Wis., and she will forward a receipt for same. Wm. S. Williams, President, 449 St. Paul ave., Beloit. Miss Marie White, Secretary, 117 North Washington St., Janesville, Wis. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL All Agents, Correspondents, Advertisers, etc., will understand that from now on all matters for publication in The Blade must reach this office no later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. --- A BELOIT, WIS. Carriages and Automobile HWEER VECTOR AND EMBALMER ASSISTANT Years In Business STAR HAIR GROWER Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower moused agents wanted. Good money we want agents in every city and village THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a ful preparation. Can be used with or straightening irons. For 25c a box—one 25c box proves its many person that will use a 25c box will acced. No matter what has failed to grow, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER and be convinced. Send 25c for full size you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and send you a full supply that you can begin with at once; also agents' terms. Send all by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. Save! Save! Save! Hooverize Everything Try The Cheapest And The Best SUPERIOR HAIR GROWER AND BEAUTY CULTURE Write Today AGENTS WANTED! Mme. J. E. Densmore 4328 Forestville Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Six week- treatment $1.10 Special Course by mail! $15.00. Diplomas given. e Trunk Man Main Street on All Kinds of GOODS, TRUNKS, AND VALISES 1 BAGS Repaired rs s- oy li- ll ne c- ne u- is on ue Let "NO-BRAKE," the Scientific and Successful Hair Improving Treatment, grow it for you. "NO-BRAKE" will positively grow hair or your money cheerily refunded. "NO-BRAKE" SINGLE GROWER, Removing the Dandruff, makes the hair grow. "NO-BRAKE" Single Grower not only removes Dandruff, but prevents it. PRICE 60 CENTS; 10c Extra for Postage "NO-BRAKE" DOUBLE GROWER. Without a doubt, this is the finest preparation for hair and scalp that can be prepared. If your hair is out on the temples, if your hair is out on the microbes, or if there is any disease of hair and scalp, this is the one. You will have to try it to appreciate its real merit. PRICE 60 CENTS; 10c Extra for Postage "NO-BRAKE" PRESSING OIL. For Straightening and Beautifying the Hair. PRICE 60 CENTS; 10c Extra for Postage. "NO-BRAKE" Shampoo is a beautiful and delightful cleanser of hair and scalp, all ready for use. To each person sending $25, I will send the four above "NO-BRAKE" preparations postage prepaid. I will also send free of all charge my little booklet on How to Be Your Own Hair Dresser. OUR GUARANTEE. These Preparations are scientifically compounded. Are Guaranteed to give Entire Satisfaction when used according to directions, or your money refunded. "NO-BRAKE" SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING 465 West Hunter Street, Atlanta, Ga. MILWAUKEE, WIS "NO-BRAKE" GREW IT.