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DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY SECRETARY BAKER TALKS TO COLORED SOLDIERS IN FRANCE Declares America Proud of Her Brave Colored Troopers and That They Hold Nation's History in Their Hands—War Chief Warmly Greeted and Gains Much First-Hand Information. VOL. III. Accredited Representative of the Committee on Public Information committee on Public Information. Somewhere in France—With a gasoline can as a rostrum, Secretary of War Baker, in the course of his inspection tour over here, addressed an audience of more than 2,000 colored stevedore troops during their lunch hour. The speech, as well as the entire stage setting, was highly informal. Part of the Secretary's audience lay sprawled upon the roof of a half-finished warehouse overlooking the focal gasoline can, and nearly all of them went on munching the contents of their mess kits, as it was intended they should do. The Secretary told the men how proud the people—all the people, home were of them, and especially how proud their own race was of them. He told them a couple of short, comical stories that quickly surrounded him with an amphitheatre of white teeth all set in a broad smile. When he wound up by telling them that when he got back to America he was going to tell their people how well they had been doing, and the big shove they were giving to the army supplies which made it possible for the men at the front to win battles, he got such a "hand" as only strong and honestly-calloused palms can give a speaker. Both before and after his talk to them, Secretary Baker-mingled among the men, asking them questions right and left, and thus getting much first-hand information from these colored stevedores. Perhaps the most impressive feature of the Secretary's trip among the colored men over here was at Blois. Here there is a battalion of Class B and C men, all of whom had been wounded in action, and many of whom proudly wore the Croix de Guerre or the D. S. C. They were lined up for inspection, together with their splendid band, also composed of B and C men. The Secretary would not consent to their being introduced to him, but, as he put it: "It is an honor to be introduced to you." From the middle of the boxing ring and bandstand combined, which is the pride of the Blois camp, Mr. Baker told them how much their efforts had been appreciated by the nation; how greatly the nation was indebted to them, and how they — all of them — would be marked men in their communities throughout their entire lives for the service they had rendered their country in time of urgent need. "In after years," he said, "men will come home to their families and tell with pride, and with a glow upon their faces, how they had met and fought with valiant fighting colored men at Belleau Wood, at Chateau Thierry, at Soissons, on the Vesle and at Champagne." Concluding, Secretary Baker said to these colored troopers: "The history of America is in your hands, for you have enlarged it and helped to make it what it is today—a thing to fill every American with pride." RECORD OF COLORED FIGHT ING TROOPS TO MAKE BRIGHT PAGE IN HISTORY Somewhere in France—When this war is over, and peace, lasting peace, declared, and the necessitous censorship has been lifted so one may mention the names of army units, cities and towns, the Colored historian who records the history of the Colored soldier in this war, will need no imaginative powers to tell of the service, the daring deeds of valor, and the incomparable fighting Colored men did over here in France. Verdun, No Man's Land, Belleau's Woods, Chateau-Thierry, Soissons, the Vesle, Argonne, Champagne, et al., are vast urns which contain the story of how America's black soldiers fought; how they dared, bled and died "to make the world safe for democracy." Bordeaux, Brest, St. Nasair, Montoir, et al., will forever tell a story of the big achievement of the Colored stevedores who helped to make possible the victories of the fighting men at the front. The Y. M. C. A. huts scattered here and there and in which now labor so splendidly and self-sacrificingly Colored Y. M. C. A. workers, will bear testimony, years after they have been deserted, of the part these non-combatants took in helping and buoying up our boys. The story of how Crispus Attucks fell at Lexington in 1776 will be but a testimony—a "Mother Goose" bed-time story beside the story of how our boys fought, and fell, at Champagne. Fort Pillow and Milliken's Bend of the Civil War will pale beside Chateau-Thierry and Argonne. The story of the Spartans at Thermopylea, and Tennyson's "Charge of the Light Brigade," as a recitation by the amateur elocutionists, will give place to the charge of the Colored troops, from America, at Champagne. The story of our Colored troops, combatants and non-combatants, in this war will make every Colored man, woman and child of today and tomorrow, proud of their race, and proud they were such one hundred per cent American as to do their bit cheerfully in this war. View it from any angle you may; locate yourself in any section of the United States you may, you will find, after this war, that the "New Day and New Duty" our friends have been prophesying for us will be present, and because of the record of valor made by Colored soldiers here in France, while pushing the Hum back from Chateau-Thierry into Wilhelmstrasse. These Colored soldiers over here—now quite two hundred thousand, are proud they are here. They would not exchange the opportunity they have had for rendering service to their country for all the fabled riches of Golconda. When German militarism has been crushed beyond restoration, and glorious peace shall have been achieved by the Allies, these Colored soldiers, such as survive, will be eager to return to the United States glad that they had and accepted the opportunity to serve well their country and civilization. Such as may fall on the field of battle—and many will have—will beam a smile of satisfaction, before entering into eternity, that they had the glorious privilege of dying in, and for, a righteous cause to advance their race back in the states and everywhere. Contact with the men over here confirms this statement. Knowledge of things over here makes it possible for me to declare that the pages in the history of this war will transmit to posterity no records of stoical endurance and valor more lasting than the record made by Colored troops from Bordeaux to the Rhine. FROM OVERSEAS Chicago.—The following letter from Capt. Samuel R. Gwynne, of the old 8th Illinois N. G., now "somewhere in France", will interest your readers many of whom know him. The letter was received by the Postal Clerks Cheer Club of Canal Station, former fellow employes of the captain: In the Trenches, Sept. 25, '18. To My Kind Friends: It is with deep gratitude that I thank you all for the most thoughtful expression of remembrance and best wishes. Could I but picture to you the scene in which we are, the long nights of strain and acute discomfort, I am quite sure that you would realize how great was my joy and pleasure when your remembrance came. And in behalf of the American boys over here, allow me the pleasure of thanking each and all of our good old faithful U. S., for the loyalty and faith that inspire us in our stern task of making the principles of liberty secure for all peoples. Your kind, inspiring letters, the smokes, jam and other articles of comfort all are evidences that you MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY NOV. 21, 1918 are behind us, and in our minds we can sense the faith that you are betting all that we will win out, and win out we will. During our training period in the United States, prior to our coming to France, the feelings with which we viewed the war were rather matter-of-fact; that is, the Kaiser had offered insult and had done injury to "Old Glory." Our Mr. Wilson called and, as was our duty, we were coming to demand reparation. But on the transport the facts of the nature of the brute and his cohorts began to reveal themselves to us. First, the Kaiser and his secret agents spread the lie through Europe that as we were so democratic in spirit, we never could bow to the stern discipline that modern soldiers must have. Well, Chateau Thierry proved his statements a damned lie. When our amazed eyes beheld the terrible suffering of this beautiful land, the horror and agony of the blood lust of a human monster in his own hellish egotism, the Yankee sense of justice flared to white heat, and we are determined that he must and shall pay. We are now in a valley in front of a German position which is on the hills; for thirty-six hours we have fought and slept in gasmasks and under a constant shelling; for three days I've sent hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition to my gunners and men to replace losses, and slowly, inch by inch and foot by foot, we are moving up the hill. We are going to take it, and we are going to beat the Hun, for now, so long as has been the fight and so terrific, that their dead are strewn in fragments everywhere, polluting the air with a stench as vile as the Kaiser's policy. In the front here there are no trenches, just shell holes and pieces of dead bodies piled in front of you, but we are not afraid and not complaining, for had we not to do it now in France, it would have to be done later, possibly in America. For the prisoners say (and we have taken hundreds) that their officers told them that as soon as Europe was subdued they were to make war on the United States, which was richer than all Europe and had no soldiers. But they are beginning to see the light and surrender at the first chance. A prisoner taken on this front said that as Germany has lost so many men and the need to repopulate is so urgent, the authorities are doing all they can to increase the birth rate, that since his sister, who is married to a soldier, has not had children she was compelled to cohabit with another soldier who was home on leave. We hope the war will end soon, of course but we are not fooling ourselves that there is no more fighting to be done, for there is. But should it be my lot to fall 'ere peace shall come, I shall go in the serene satisfaction that my life has indeed been well spent and that I leave behind, not sorrowing friends, but a nation grateful that in her hour of need her sons were not found wanting. Kindly to all the old chaps give my regards, all the P. O. men with us are well, save one you all knew, a trucker, gone — but went out gamely. Charlie is O. K. Tell Mr. Brack his son, Charlie, is doing fine. We soon will be due for a rest period and then for seven golden days at Nice and Monte Carlo, days of good food, clean beds, rest and sleep and the movies. Girls? Oh, yes, but my ability to speak French doesn't give me much of an edge on the others you know, for eyes are a universal language. I must come to a close now. for it is time for the reserves to go forward, and since it has been my job today and tonight I've been writing while waiting, so goodbye and good luck to all, and remember I don't think Fritz has a gun that can get me. I shall always remember your great kindness, and kindly believe me to be faithfully yours. Samuel P. Gwynne, Capt 370th Inf.. 3rd M. G. Co A. E. F. PORO COLLEGE PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND AVE. The staff and readers of The WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE are invited to visit and view this building during its Opening. This $250,000 structure is 142 ftx137 ft.—3 stories, Mezzanine Floor, Basement and Roof Garden. Fireproof and Steam Heated throutout. 95 Dormitories and Office Rooms—Ladies' Parlors—Emergency Hospital Rooms—latest model Ice and Refrigerating Plant with circulating Ice Water—Local and Long Distance phones in each room—Every room an Outside Room due to 2 spacious Courts—Steam Laundry—Electric Passenger and Freight Elevators—Auditorium—Pneumatic Carriers. 31 Private Rooms for Shampooing, Hairdressing and Massaging—Manicuring and Chiropody. Buy a ticket and hear Eli Rice Tuesday night at the First Baptist church, corner Carroll and Dayton St., Miss Edna Strothers of Beloit will accompany him. IDLEWILD NOTES Sunday was Turkey Day at the Idlewild. Come next Sunday for a Duck Dinner. The American Woodmen with Mr. J. H. Walkins in charge as superintendent of Chicago district has opened a beautiful branch office in the Idlewild. Wm. R. Cawan, one of Chicago's substantial citizens, was given a birthday surprise party at the beautiful home of Mr. Chas, Jackson, 4403 Prairie avenue on Saturday night. last. The occasion being the 60th in the life of Mr. Cawan. Among those present were Dr. Geo. C. Hall, Ed. H. Wright, E. H. Morris, Maj. R. R. Jackson, Louis B. Henderson, Jas, Madden, Geo. Halt, Chas, McGooden, Dr. C. E. Bentley, A. C. Harris and others. Beauregard F. Moseley of the Idlewild acted as toastmaster. Mrs. J. G. Clemens, wife of Mr. J. Grant Clemens, was a welcome Sunday visitor at the Idlewild. Mrs. Walter H. Thomas, late of Milwaukee, accompanied by Mrs. C. E. McKinely and Mrs. E. F. Thomas, was at the Idlewild Sunday and complained about being unable to get her paper, the Blade, sent to her new Chicago address. Mrs. Carey B. Lewis has been and is quite busy arranging detai and disposing of reserve seats for the Roscoe C. Simmons meeting at the 8th Regt. Nov. 26. Arrivals at Beautiful Idlewild. 50 E. 33rd St., Chicago. Mrs. G. M. D. B. F. Ashburn. Chicago. Wm. Shilton, Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. John White, Jo liet, Ill. W. M. Ray, New York. A. M. Peterson, Philadelphia. P. B. Hedges, New York. Emil Newton, Madison, Wis. B. C. Samuels, Bloomington, Ill Will Dabney, Cleveland, O. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg, Gary, Indiana. Gus Herman and wife, Chicago Ill. C. W. Gusly, Tulsa, Okla. ELI R. RICE 01 Oshkosh, Wis., a Phenomenal High Baritone Singer to be at the First Baptist Church, Carroll and West Dayton streets, Tuesday Night, November 26th. Admission 25 cents. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minor, Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Willis, Kenosha, Wis. Jos. Young, Chicago. Frank Johnson, Detroit, Mich. David H. Adams, Camp Grant Lt. John A. Fard, Camp Grant Lt. Benj. F. Preston, Camp Grant. George C. Shannon, St. Paul, Minn. S. M. Johnson, Kenosha, Wis. Wm. Johnson, Hammond, Ind. Mae Johnson, Hammond, Ind. F. J. Williams and wife, New York. Jas. E. Hayes, Boston, Mass, and others. Eli Rice, Wisconsin's phenomenal singer, will appear at the First Baptist church, white. He will be assisted by local talent. Miss Edna Strothers will accompany him. CHIEF YEOMAN ENDRIZZI, JUST BACK FROM FRANCE Milwaukee.—"The Negroes certainly deserve a lot of praise for the work they are doing over there," said William Endrizzi, Chief Yeoman of U. S. S. West Ekonk, just back from France, and visiting at the home of Mrs. La Flex, So. Summit Ave., over the week-end. "They are constantly cited for bravery and the Germans fear them." Chief Yeoman Endrizzi has just received an honorable discharge after four years of service, but he re-enlisted for another term. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Endrizzi, Hurley, Wis. NO 25. THE WISCONSIN BLADE Entered at the postoffice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEY GEO. H. DE REEF Editors. SUBSCRIPTION: One year, in advance ..... $1.50 Six months, in advance ..... $1.00 Three months, in advance ..... .50 STAFF CORRESPONDENTS: J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINN Address all communications to Wisconsin I Business Weekly, 319 North Henry St. M at by express money order or registered letter 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. THE KAISER IN PROPHECY Alfred J. Davis of Minneapolis has taken the wing verses from Isaiah xiv, 12-21, and arran- d in poetic form without change of a word. Iw art thou fallen from heaven, Iway-star, son of the morning! Iw art thou cut down to the ground Iw didst lay low the nations! Iw thou saidst in thy heart: Iw will ascend into heaven, Iw will exalt my throne above the stars of God; Iw I will sit upon the mount of congregation, the uttermost part of the earth; Iw will ascend above the heights of the clouds, Iw make myself like the Most High." Iw thou shalt be brought down to Sheol, the uttermost part of the pit; Iw that see thee shall gaze at thee, saying: Iw this the man that made the earth to trem Iw did shake kingdoms, Iw made the world as a wilderness Iw overthrew the cities thereof, Iw let not loose his prisoners to their home. Iw the kings of the nations, all of them, slee- glory, everyone in his own house, Iw thou art cast forth away from thy sepul- be an abominable branch clothed with the s- t are thrust through with the sword, Iw go down to the stones of the pit; Iw a dead body trodden under foot, Iw shalt not be joined with them in burial cause thou hast destroyed thy land, Iw hast slain thy people, Iw seed of evildoers shall not be named for —Minneapolis Journal. (Alfred J. Davis of Minneapolis has taken the following verses from Isaiah xiv, 12-21, and arranged them in poetic form without change of a word.) How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground That didst lay low the nations! And thou saidst in thy heart: "I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; And I will sit upon the mount of congregation, In the uttermost part of the earth; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will make myself like the Most High." Yet thou shalt be brought down to Sheol, To the uttermost part of the pit; They that see thee shall gaze at thee, saying: “Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, That did shake kingdoms, That made the world as a wilderness And overthrew the cities thereof, That let not loose his prisoners to their homes?” All the kings of the nations, all of them, sleep in glory, Everyone in his own house, But thou art cast forth away from thy sepulchre Like an abominable branch clothed with the slain That are thrust through with the sword, That go down to the stones of the pit; As a dead body trodden under foot, Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial Because thou hast destroyed thy land, Thou hast slain thy people, Thy seed of evildoers shall not be named forever BLADELETS Demand a man's chance; be content with no man who is forced to accept less than a man, since is not a freeman. The Kaiser with all his infamy would be welcome in many places in America than any color. When the true history of this war is written it is seen that the colored people, civilians and asquitted themselves with a loyalty surpass theirs. Are you a "boob?" In Milwaukee, a new concern has opened office for purchase of Liberty Bonds—not from the document, but from others who would foolishly with theirs. Are you a "boob?" Now that nearly two-thirds of the states areified the proposed Prohibition Amendment, supreme Court will be asked to pass upon its credibility. Congress having proposed it by less than-thirds of its membership. Very interesting. Miss Hill of New York met Harry Wayne of here in particular on Sept. 30. He told her first eventful (?) life "over there," proposed for 6th and was accepted. October 12th they married. October 18th she learned that he was enemy and had never smelled powder. October they separated and on the 24th of the fourth she filed suit for annulment of the marriage is sure is a fas', fas' life! Demand a man's chance; be content with no less. He who is forced to accept less than a man's chance is not a freeman. The Kaiser with all his infamy would be more welcome in many places in America than any man of color. When the true history of this war is written it will be seen that the colored people, civilians and soldiers asquitted themselves with a loyalty surpassed by no others. In Milwaukee, a new concern has opened offices for the purchase of Liberty Bonds—not from the government, but from others who would foolishly part with theirs. Are you a "boob?" Now that nearly two-thirds of the states have ratified the proposed Prohibition Amendment, the Supreme Court will be asked to pass upon its constitutionality. Congress having proposed it by less than two-thirds of its membership. Very interesting? Miss Hill of New York met Harry Wayne of nowhere in particular on Sept. 30. He told her of a most eventful (?) life "over there," proposed October 6th and was accepted. October 12th they were married. October 18th she learned that he was an alien enemy and had never smelled powder. October 19th they separated and on the 24th of the same month she filed suit for annulment of the marriage. This sure is a fas' fas' life! VICTORY DAY Sheffield, Ala., Nov. 11—William Bird, a N.C. man taken from the jail here to-day by a man about 100 men and hanged. Bird was captured in jail after a running fight with officer, giving a disturbance he was said to have created in the lower section of Sheffield. The Negro was ordered to the mob without violence. The foregoing press dispatch taken from our dailies, tells its own story—an old, old spite of the President's recent appeal touschings; even as all loyal Americans, blackite, are thrilled with joy at the glad tidings; versaeas; perhaps at the very hour that the boys and black boys, defenders of a common Sheffield, Ala., Nov. 11—William Bird, a Negro was taken from the jail here to-day by a mob of about 100 men and hanged. Bird was captured and placed in jail after a running fight with officers following a disturbance he was said to have created in the lower section of Sheffield. The Negro was surrendered to the mob without violence. The foregoing press dispatch taken from one of our dailies, tells its own story—an old, old story. In spite of the President's recent appeal to stop lynchings; even as all loyal Americans, black and white, are thrilled with joy at the glad tidings from overseas; perhaps at the very hour that the white boys and black boys, defenders of a common country, together with their allies, are engaged in friendly rivalry to determine which shall advance farthest into the enemy lines before the hour to cease fighting—even then Alabama goes "over the top" with And "the Negro was surrendered to without violence." What a disgrace to that goes 3,000 miles across seas at a thousands of useful lives and billions to take democracy to the oppressed of democracy cannot control the lynchers, racy is a failure. How can we hope to their people of our sincerity and abi them whither they wish to be led" un show our ability to control the lawless own midst. A lynching at any time is bad eno Nov. 11.—Victory Day—for 100 American another American for "creating a distur Brigadier General. And "the Negro was surrendered to the mob without violence." What a disgrace to the nation that goes 3,000 miles across seas at a sacrifice of thousands of useful lives and billions of dollars, to take democracy to the oppressed of Europe. If democracy cannot control the lynchers, then democracy is a failure. How can we hope to "convince their people of our sincerity and ability to lead them whither they wish to be led" unless we first show our ability to control the lawless within our own midst. A lynching at any time is bad enough, but on Nov. 11,—Victory Day—for 100 Americans to lynch another American for "creating a disturbance" is a Brigadier General. COL. CHARLES YOUNG Washington, D. C., Nov. 14—Annot made by Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant Secretary of War has directed as need military service that Col. Charles Young, Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., and report the Commanding General of that Camp to duty in connection with the Corpment Battalions at Camp Grant. In the light of the above announcement enforced retirement of Col. Young my year ago, read the following editorial frie of June 21, 1917: Just as we are congratulating ourselves will enter this war with at least on off rank, word reaches us that our own Lieonel Charles Young, the only Army Officer a graduate of West Point, has been sent capital "for observation." He is "thou suffering with heart affection. This is indeed most unfortunate and vulture at this time. If the "thought" she reality, Col. Young will be retired and retirement will go a-glimmering all our her Grigadier General. We have recently witnessed so many stunts pulled off where we were concern may be pardoned if we entertain a suit this is but another subterfuge to hold aspirations in check. If Col. Young is re with heart trouble, it is passing stran same was not discovered until now—no prospects are most auspicious for his p the command of one of the brigades of that will necessarily be formed under draft. If he is not asking to be retired solicitude for him at this time when of badly needed. It may be that we are unduly moved; we trust that we are. If if our fe firmed and he is retired, we shall pursue "watchful waiting." Washington, D. C., Nov. 14—Announcement is made by Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant, that the Secretary of War has directed as necessary in the military service that Col. Charles Young proceed to Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., and report in person to the Commanding General of that Camp for assignment to duty in connection with the Colored Development Battalions at Camp Grant. In the light of the above announcement and the enforced retirement of Col. Young more than a year ago, read the following editorial from our issue of June 21, 1917: Just as we are congratulating ourselves that we will enter this war with at least on officer of high rank, word reaches us that our own Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Young, the only Army Officer of color, a graduate of West Point, has been sent to the hospital "for observation." He is "thought" to be suffering with heart affection. This is indeed most unfortunate and very inopportune at this time. If the "thought" should prove a reality, Col. Young will be retired and with his retirement will go a-glimmering all our hopes for one Grigadier General. We have recently witnessed so many peculiar stunts pulled off where we were concerned, that we may be pardoned if we entertain a suspicion that this is but another subterfuge to hold our military aspirations in check. If Col. Young is really affected with heart trouble, it is passing strange that the same was not discovered until now—now when the prospects are most auspicious for his promotion to the command of one of the brigades of colored men that will necessarily be formed under the selective draft. If he is not asking to be retired, why the solicitude for him at this time when officers are so badly needed. It may be that we are unduly moved in the matter; we trust that we are. If if our fears are confirmed and he is retired, we shall pursue a policy of "watchful waiting." SCISSORED THOUGHTS All foreign observers agree that, ph in point of disciplined self-reliance, the doughboy, with his brother the America a specimen of young manhood that ca either for looks or the quality under Milwaukee Sentinel. Let us send a line of Thanksgiving, a sion of gratitude, a good long far lett and home cheer to every boy we know All foreign observers agree that, physically and in point of disciplined self-reliance, the American doughboy, with his brother the American "gob," is a specimen of young manhood that can't be beat, either for looks or the quality under the looks.—Milwaukee Sentinel. Let us send a line of Thanksgiving, a real expression of gratitude, a good long far letter of thanks and home cheer to every boy we know "over there." Let us all go to it now that the letters may reach them by Thanksgiving day, and make Thanksgiving day "over there" a day of happiness and infinite rejoicing as it is bound to be with us "over here." While 5 per cent of the people of this country own 95 per cent of the wealth of the country we can hardly expect to have a happy and contented people. When 5 per cent of the people who own 95 per cent of the wealth of the country attempt to seize political control of the country we get close to the threshold of trouble. To avoid such trouble all true believers in democracy must stand together for the rule of the people for the people. Nearly every letter from the lads over there to mother here have that familiar phrase "don't worry about me" at the end. Each knows that mother WILL worry, despite all that he may do or say. Mother knows he knows she will, but feels a sense of elation in her worry that the boy thinks enough of her to concern himself about the way she thinks of him!—St. Paul Daily News. Lest we become mushy toward the Germans, now that they are near the end of their string and soon to be dealt with by their conquerors, it is well to keep in mind what the frame of mind of the Huns has been during their forced retreat from Belgium and France.—Minneapolis Tribune. As Japan comes forward and establishes her right to a seat at the counsel table of the nations, so will others rise to the modern level of Christian intelligence, and soon the whole world will be admitting that all mankind is, after all, akin, and so closely alin that we shall call each other brother, and God our father. And we submit this to be no rash anticipation.—Pittsburgh Courier. The usual election post mortems in Milwaukee county are in order. For the losses in the congressional and county ticket, the political coroners will have no difficulty in bringing in a general verdict of suicide.—Milwaukee Sentinel. another lynching to her record. Announcement and Assistant, that the was necessary in the Young proceed in report in person at Camp for assign the Colored Devil announcement and the young more than material from our issue ourselves that we on officer of high Town Lieutenant-Colonel Officer of color been sent to the ho "thought" to be and very inopportune" should prove and with his re our hopes for on so many peculiar concerned, that we on a suspicion that hold our military is really affected strange that the now—now when the for his promotion of colored men under the selective retired, why the when officers are moved in the man our fears are co pursue a policy hat, physically an- nce, the America- merian "gob," that can't be bea- under the looks. ving, a real expres- car letter of than- know "over there" letters may read make Thanksgivi- hipiness and infini- tus us "over here" is. State Journal. of this country ove the country we ca- and contented peo- people who own country attempt country we get clo- avoid such trouls must stand together the people. Capital Times. lads over there phrase "don't work knows that moth he may do or sa l, but feels a sen boy thinks enou the way she thin 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. Milwaukee, Wis. Nov. 12, 1918. Dear Mr. Editor:— Please may I thank you for your very cheerful letter to the boys in last week's Blade. It was very thoughtful for you and I just know the boys will appreciate it as much as the mother of one of them does. Your paper is excellent and I believe doing a great work. A. Mother. Notary Public Phones Office, Gaand 4504 R Res. Lincoln 3585-Y George Heriot DeReef Attorney and Counselor at Law ROOMS 217-218 EMPIRE BUILDING 14 Grand Avenue MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN A. W. 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Keep Your Voice Clear USE LEWIS' VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis' Drug Store Cor. Cilman and State Streets 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. 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Depot GRAND MUSICAL Eli Rice, Wisconsin’s _ noted singer will be at the First Baptist Chureh, Tuesday evening, Nov. 26th, 7:30 p. m., assisted by Miss Edna Strothers, Beloit, and local talent Messrs. Calvin Smith, Jack Dale, Misses Sarah Winters, Ze- nobiu Jackson. Word has just reached us that our mutual friend, Rev. Geo. J. Fox, Beloit, Wis., has been very sick. We hope for him an early recovery. The many friends of Mr. Harry Allison will deeply regret to learn of his illness at his home on S. Park St. Mrs. 0. W. Jones, Indepen- dence, Ia., is in the city visiting with her aunt Mrs. G. G. Mosley, Clymer Place. Mrs. Jake Wilson and Mrs. G. G. Mosley were initiated into the Eastern Star Chapter Tuesday night. ‘As we go to press we learned that Mrs. Jno. Billinslea has been indisposed for several days. We hope for her an early recovery. Mr, and Mrs. Roy Williams and family are happily domiciled at 319 N. Henry street. Little Lawrence Oliver Clark, Chicago, spent the day with little Jewel Mosley Tuesday, The twe had a delightful time. Harrington & Mills, Darktown Steppers, featured at The Orphe- um the first half of this week. Mrs. Oliver Clark and son, Chi- -eago and Mrs, J. A. Josey were dinner guests of Mrs. J. Scott | Mosley, Milton St., Tuesday eve- ning. + Attend the Eli Rice Musical at the First Baptist Church Tuesday | evening, Noy. 26th. Tickets on sale. Mr. and Mrs. Cross are now hap. pily domiciled at 122314 Chandler St. | Mr. J, A. Adkins, 313 N. Henry | street, is very sick at this writing His many friends wish for him an early recovery. Mr. Byron Thompson, an old resident of Madison, recently of Chieago, died in that city last week. Mr. and Mrs, Jno. W. Hill are up and out again to the delight of their many friends. A beautiful birthday party was given by Madames Harris and Rich in honor of Mrs. Cross’s birthday at the residence of Mr. and Mys. Thos. Rich. Many guests were in attendance, Attend the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday, Rey. Z. P. Smith, pastor. Capt. A. T. Stewart paid the of. fice of the Blade a visit this week. Made the Editor smile by leaving his subscription. Editor J. Anthony Josey was in Beloit to-day attending the fu- eral services of Mrs. Mary A. Ousley, mother of D. G. D,, L. J. Ousley, | Mrs, Willie Belle Adams Clark who iias been visiting in Middle ton and Madison, leaves Saturday for Chicago. Enroute she will stop at Milwaukee, She is accompanied by her son, Lawrence. MRS, LYDIA DALE DEAD Mrs. Lydia Dale, wife of Mr Jack Dale, died at St. Mary’s Hospi Wednesday evening, af ter an operation for appendicitis The death was a shock to her many friends. The funeral ser vice will be held from St, Paul |A, M. EB, church Sunday at 2:3¢ P! M. ‘The Blade joins the host of friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and fam ily: Mrs, Willie Belle Adams Clark and Son, Editor and Mrs. J, An- thony Josey Dinner Guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson. The very pleasant evening spent at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson, 549 Conklin place by Mrs, Oliver Clark and son, Editor and Mirs. J. Anthony Josey will long be remembered by both host and hostess. Mrs. Wil- son is not known to do things by halves, and on Wednesday re- tained her reputation. The home is one of continual sunshine and these two happy people have a host of friends. Mrs, Wilson is planning to spend the holiday in Chieago and St. Louis. FEATS OF FEARLESS TROOP. ERS ON THE FIRING LINE Somewhere in Franee—A_sue- cessful raid, plagned by one of the majors of the old 8th Illinois regi- ment, who home is at Metropolis, Tl, was made in the Voucharn sector, and with great daring. The motor battery of the regiment first took part in laying down a bar- rage fire. The barrage fire began at 4 o'clock in the morning, just as the first rays of the sun shone sluggishly, and but dimly, behind the horizon. At the hour named, every gunner was at his gun, 'The major flashed an electric signal, within a minute or two thereaf- ter all guns fired simultaneously, as if connected with and control- led by an electric battery. For fifteen minutes the Colored gun- ners kept up their barrage fire, and then a French company was sent out behind the barrage to make a raid. So surprising was the raid, and so quickly made, that but three of the Colored soldiers were wounded, and they but very slightly, and but eight of the French, with whom they were fighting, while the German’s cas- ualty toll was eleven killed, three wounded, while the remainder were captured. Stories of the fight in the Ar- gonne Forest, and the splendid en- durance and valiant fighting of the Colored soldiers contiaue to come in. It is reported that a company of the old Ninth Ohio Battalion, under command of its Colored captain from Dayton O., laid in an open field all night, awaiting orders to go into action; while all the time the Germans were dumping 210 shells and 88 machine gun fire into them. But even in the face of such a mur- derous fire, the Colored line stood as firm as if the huge shells and murderous machine gun fire was ‘but the discharge of toy blow guns. Among their casualty was ‘Anderson Lee and William Che- nault, of Dayton, who were killed The firmness of the line these kha- ki-garbed black soldiers maintain. ed in the face a withering fire— a veritable hell, constitutes one more reason why the folks—the race back home should be proud at these, their Colored soldiers over here, whose unyielding spirit jand bravery is making history for the race, | TL have learned that Hill 304, ‘which the French so valiently held, “and which suffered such 3 ‘fierce bombardment from the Ger 'mans that there iy not a single foo! ‘of it but what is plowed up by ‘shells, and whose sides, even to ‘day, are literally covered with the corpses of French soldiers wh still Tie where they fell, was later as valiently held by the Colored ‘sodiers from the United States ‘who fought with all the heroism and endurance the best traditions of the army has chronicled. The Colored soldiers, under their owt jcaptain from Dayton, Ohio, whe 'so splendidly maintained — their ‘line in the Argonne Forests, anc ‘those who held that bloody anc | forever historical Hill 304, had the ‘odds aainst them, but like Temny: 'son’s immortalized “Six Hun dred,”” they fought bravely anc well,”’ firmed in the belief ‘it wa |not their’s to reason why. Tt wa: ‘their's “to do and die,”? and, lik ithe patriots they were, they dic ‘DO, and this war's history will s¢ ‘record. a A FAIR DEAL FOR THE COLORED FOLKS } 40 WSr Bee opencd Many ave- mues of employment for white wo- en that had heretofore been ‘closed. With proper organization eo the womn workers, and such an appreciation on their part of the value of their services as_ will se them to demand a decent wage and fair working conditions, the opening up of these lines of employment will be of advantage both to the women as individuals and to the nation. One class of women however are being excluded from participation in these benefits. ‘‘Colored wo- men,” says Mrs. Ida Wells Bar- nett in a letter to a newspaper, “‘whose hubands, sons, and broth- ers are already over there or have been drafted, have been refused an opportunity to work in a way that is almost unbelievable. Many of these women have been reduced almost to want because of the tak- ing away of the bread winner of the family.”” Here is nother test of our de- mocracy: The Negroes have been ‘intensely loyal to this couatry and its institutions. ‘They have served it faithfully and well. Most. of them have asked for little, just the protection of the law against the fury of mobs, and a chance to do the hardest and the poorest kind of labor. Now they are be- ing discriminated against, and are refused even that sort of em- ‘ployment. | America cannot afford to treat the Negro so. He is too valuable ‘an asset of the nation, He pos- sesses in a high degree qualities the country sorely needs. The fu ‘ture will prove that America is a stronger and greater nation be- cause he is here, And the day will come when no man will be excluded from any place or any service because he has a black skin, Just no wthe Negro is hot in a position to assert or demand his rights. But while he is serving his country and humanity in. the great struggle between alto racy and democracy. we slould see to it that his family has an equal chance with the white folks to o> tain the work which will enable them to live in at least some de gree of comfort—Life and Labor MRS, OLIVER A. CLARK AND SON LA\. RENCE Mrs, Oliver Clark and son Uaw rence, Chicago, who have been the gueses of Capt. and Mrs. Frank IToover at their Middleton home. are spending the week in Msdison as the guests of Editor and Mrs. J. Anthony Josey. Mrs. Clark re- turned to Wisconsin where she and Attorney Clark spent their honey-moon more than five years ago. Mrs, Clark has been the re- cipient. of many social functions while in Madison, Lawrence is indeed a chip of the old block and is up on Saluting the Flag, 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. We have just the right size for your kitchen. IRONING MADE EASY WITH AN ELECTRIC IRON WHY? Why, simply because the Electric Iron cuts the work intwo. 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 yqu wish to keeep it. Phone 4400 Madison Gas & Electric Company 126 East Main Street You Like Nice Pictures’ In Your Home | Well Framed We do the BEST FRAMING in Madison, that’s why the BEST PEOPLE trade with us. : Our prices ARE right. Bring in somelof your pictures to frame. You will be pleased. Tre Photoart House Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street feerieeet ees: | Greeting | Cards sre now on sale. Make your , selections early. H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. | 24 N. Carroll Street pane ge ee bi E. PROUTY ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP O’SULLIVAN’S SAFETY CUSHION HEELS Shoes Repaired While You Wait H. E. PROUTY | 209-265 State St. Madison Wis, The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR A, E. Proudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice-President M. E. Fuller Vice-President F. W. Hoyt E.B. Steensland H. L. Moseley Jas. B. Ramsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier 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 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS B. B. Steensiand Pres. and Treas WAP. Morrin. Vice Pres J, 6.0, Zehnter. View- brea, K.P. Riley, Sec'y and Trust OMcer Ae. Proudt OF Ly nae , Painless Chiropodist Office Phone, Douglas 3288 Massaging Res. Phone, Douglas 3132 | | PROF. POWELL’S | 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 CHICAGO { JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade The only newspaper for colored people in the state MADiSON - - - - WISCONSIN MISS EDNA AND MRS. PAUL STROTHERS, BELOIT, WIS. Madison was visited on Tuesday by the Miss and Mrs. Strothers, Beloit, Wis. They were to be in attendance of the Eli Rice recital which had been postponed to Nov. 26th. While in the city they visited Mr. and Mrs. Jno. W. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams. They together with Mrs. Oliver A. Clark, Chicago, who is the guest of Editor and Mrs. Josep, were Matinee guests of The Blade at the Strand. They will return on the 26th to be present at the recital. They were the guests of Editor and Mrs. Josey. GAIN STORE WASHINGTON AVENUE TOWER TOWER celebrated Bear for Boys and Girls. BRIN'S BARGAIN 121-123 EAST WASHINGTON AT THE WATER TOWE Featuring the Celebrate Brand Hose for Boys BRIN'S BARGAIN STORE 121-123 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE AT THE WATER TOWER Featuring the Celebrated Bear Brand Hose for Boys and Girls. A large shipment now in. Lower prices than elsewhere OUTLET ST 11 S. PINCKNEY ST. NEXT DOOR TO ON OUR SECOND FL Suitable Xmas TOYS, DOLLS, HANDKERCHIEFS, T BLOUSES, SKIRTS, COATS, FURS A MAIN FLOOR Substantial Xmas SKATING SETS, HOCKEY CAPS, GLO SWEATERS, SWEATER COATS, SOCKS, SILK SHIRTS. NECKTIES, FELT HOUSE SLIPPERS SHOPEAR elsewhere. T STORE AT DOOR TO STATE BANK COND FLOOR Xmas Gifts ERCHIEFS, TOILET SETS ITS, FURS AND DRESSES FLOOR Xmas Gifts CAPS, GLOVES, MITTENS ER COATS, HOSIERY NECKTIES, FUR COATS THE SLIPPERS EARLY Lower prices than elsewhere. TOYS, DOLLS, HANDKERCHIEFS, TOILET SETS BLOUSES, SKIRTS, COATS, FURS AND DRESSES MAIN FLOOR Substantial Xmas Gifts SKATING SETS, HOCKEY CAPS, GLOVES, MITTENS SWEATERS, SWEATER COATS, HOSIERY SOCKS, SILK SHIRTS, NECKTIES, FUR COATS FELT HOUSE SLIPPERS SHOPEARLY 14 Spetl 222 STATE STREET Off the On the SQUARE SQUARE in Location in PRICE Speth's 222 STATE STREET Off the SQUARE in Location On the PRICE ROCKFORD. ILL. (Special Blade Service.) Madames Jesse Tabler and Stella Shepherd left for their home in Eulafala, Okla., this week. Both ladies were employed at the Douglas hotel. The management regrets the loss of such valuable service. Madames Paul Strothers, Anna Mixrax, J. Martimous, and McKnight, Beloit. Wis., spent Thursday in Rockford. They were visitors of the Douglas Cafe and the popular Soldiers' Club. They were welcome visitors. Dr Grant is in charge of the Organization. Dr. Norman, Mr. and Mrs Smith spent Sunday in Rockford They motored from Beloit. Warm Clothing For Men and Boys We are ready and anxious to take care of your Winter needs. Let us show you our values in Suits $18 to $40 OVERCOATS $18.00 to $45.00 Sweater Coats $2.50 to $10.00 Hats. Caps, Gloves, Shirts, Underwear and Hosiery at the lowest possible prices. Corduroy and Wool Suits Sheep Lined Coats $10 to $15 Winter Caps 65c to $2 $7.50 to $18.00 Mackinaws . . $5 to $8 Sweater Coats $2 to $6 MILWAUKEE. WIS. Attend C. M. E. Church service and Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday from 11 A. M. to 12 P. M. Everything about our soldiers overseas or in camp is of interest to our readers. Letters or parts of letters, not of a personal nature, ought to be published. Send them in. Mr. S. Maupin of Centralia, Mo., is a recent comer here. Through an error the Carl Prevatt & Co. coal business was given as 318 State St. To be correct it is 418 State St. Attorney DeReef spent Tuesday in Beloit on business. Thanksgiving day. We are advised that one of the four colored men at Marquette, Mr. Nichols, is now a member of the S. A. T. C. Mr. Curtis of Superior spent several days here visiting his son-in-law and grandson, Attorney J. G. Thurman and Master Raymond Thurman. Mr. James Jones, one of the August draftees is home from Camp Grant. Our editorials are prepared at some expense of time and labor. They will interest you. Read them. Just as soon as the Kaiser learned that Mose Williams had qualified for service he gave orders to surrender. Mr. Robert Finley, 34 Martin St., has received word that his brother, Phillip Finley, of the 370th Inf. (old 8th Ill.), has been wounded and is in a hospital "somewhere in France." Don't dispose of your Liberty Bonds until you are forced to, and then only for their face value. Otherwise you lower their value. THANKSGIVING DAY AT C. M. E. CHURCH Milwaukee, Wis. Services at 11 A. M. Dinner from 2 to 12 P. M. Rev. J. S. Woods to preach. On Thanksgiving Day at the C. M. E. Church, 501 Galena St. Special service, Rev. J. S. Woods, former pastor of St. Mark A. M. E. Church, will preach at 11 A. M. His ability as a forcible speaker and gospel preacher and his long years of ministerial life ensures a rare treat for all. The choir will render special music. The ladies of the Church will serve a Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 12 P. M. The public is cordially invited to attend. Rev. W. S. Ferguson, Pastor. MRS. MARY A. OUSLEY OF BELOIT, WIS., DEAD Just as we are going to press we received the news of the death of Mrs. Mary A. Ousley, mother of D. G. D., L. J. Ousley. The death occurred Tuesday, 9 P. M. Funeral services today at 2:30 P. M. The Blade joints the many friends of the bereaved son in extending sympathy. OSHKOSH NEWS Mrs. Ida Ray has gone to Chicago to visit relatives and friends. Mr. Eti Rice is well again and will be able to attend to his duties. He is dated to sing in Madison and Beloit this week. Mr. Jerry Moon is convalescent after a severe attack of the Spanish influenza. Little Clarence Packer is confined to his home with the "Flu." Mr. Sam Alsup reported a pleasant stay in Chicago while visiting his family and friends. Mrs. J. W. Smith visited the Harts at Neenah Sunday. Mrs. W. C. Hart is much improved after an attack of indigestion. Mr. Will Johnson has made Oshkosh safe for happiness since the ladies have learned that he will not be called to the colors this year. Mr. Jerry Wright was a visitor at Ripon Nov. 11th. Mrs. Chas. Ferry's children have fully recovered from their severe coughs and colds. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moon entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brushell at dinner Sunday. Mr. William Netter, Fond du Lac, visited his mother and sisters in this city Sunday. Mrs. Solomon Fowler will go to Chicago soon to visit Mrs. C. A. Scott. Mrs. H. Mitchel and her son Glenn are confined to their beds with colds and LaGrippe. Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Netter are nursing them. SPECIAL PRICE REDUCTION For One Week Women's Suits 25% OFF Cloth Coats 10% OFF Plush Coats 10% OFF Serge Dresses 10% OFF Silk Dresses and Furs 10% off HINRICHS DRY GOODS COMPANY 3 South Pinckney Street LABOR DEPARTMENT AIDS NEGROES Dr. George E. Haynes, Director of Negro Economics, Tells How Colored Men are Helping in Solving the Race Problem. (From the office of the Director of Negro Economics, Department of Labor.) What the Negro has done on the battle mills of France to win the war for America has been told in many heroic stories from the front. What he is doing in the mines, shipyards, and cotton fields at home for the same purpose is less spectacular, but none the less effective. Dr. George S. Haynes, Director of Negro Economics, Department of Labor, thus describes some of the efforts that are being made to promote better relations between the races in the Southern States, thereby promoting the morale of the Negro; There are three facts which have been kept in mind in the effort to increase the morale and efficiency of Negro labor for winning the war: First, that the Negro wage earners are ready to shoulder some of the responsibility for the arduous work on the farm and in the factory, and when given a fair chance and sympathetic guidance in making the labor program they will respond enthusiastically; second, practically all employers of Negro labor are white employers, and many fellow workmen are white workmen. Out of the second fact develops racial misunderstandings, prejudice, antagonisms, fears, and suspicions This is the third fact of the situation. "To meet these conditions the Department of Labor has held a number of State conferences with representatives of Negro wage earners, of white employers, and, wherever possible, of white workmen. At these conferences the problems of better adjustment have been discussed and plans of co-operative effort of white and colored citizens for 100 per cent labor efficiency in war production have been made. As a result, during the past five months Negro Worsers' Advisory Committees, both State wide, by counties and in towns and cities, have been formed or are being formed in six Southern states and five Northern states. "Competent Negro men who have had experience dealing with Negro wage earners have been appointed as supervisors of Negro economics in nine States to direct the work of these co-operative Negro workers' advisory committees and to increase the morale and efficiency of Negro wage earners. These committees have already done some very constructive work D. 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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 M Lowest Prices o TRAVELING GO SATCHELS A TRUNKS and Diplom The Tru 6 East Main St Prices on All NG GOODS HELLS AND V KS and BAGS Re Brown, The Trunk Man 206 East Main Street Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES TRUNKS and BAGS Repaired Phone Badger 758 in many localities. In Jacksonville, Fla., they have helped to train colored women to take the place of men in jobs declared nonessential. In several places in Ohio they have helped the United States employment service recruit women for war industries. In a county in Georgia they advised farmers about adjusting the price of cotton picking, so as to entice pickers. In numbers of localities they have held mass meetings to inform the colored people on warlabor needs. Some State-wide campaigns are now being undertaken along these lines. Large numbers of letters of approval of this work have been received from negroes and from employers." GRAND ANNIVERSARY RECEP TION AT CALVARY BAP TIST CHURCH, MILWAU KEE, WIS., NOV. 19, AT 8:00 P. M. Rev. E. P. Jones, Jackson, Miss.. President of the National Baptist Convention, preached. A grand reception was given in honor of the pastor, Rev. Samuel Russell, by Mr. D. W. Raynor, Chairman, assisted by the members of the Church. A program was also arranged for the occasion by Mr. Rynor. On Wednesday evening No. 20. Rev. Jones preached at the German Baptist (White), 6th and Walnut Sts. The Young Ladies' Busy Bee Club decorated the Church for both Monday and Tuesday nights. They also served refreshments Monday night. Most of our "Flu" patients are able to be out again. Mrs. Minnie Prevatt is a little indisposed at this writing. Don't fail to attend the C. 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