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DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY State Historical library State St. DO YOU THE W VOL. III. COLORED TROOPERS I Gallant 92nd Division Plays Big ing "Pot-Luck" in Freight C Without Complaint—Wounds Humor—Determined to Keep COLORED TROOPERS INVADE GERMAN SOIL Gallant 92nd Division Plays Big Role in Advance on Metz—Taking "Pot-Luck" in Freight Car "Pullmans" on War Front Without Complaint—Wounds Fail to Blot Out Native Sense of Humor—Determined to Keep Up With Procession. By Ralph W. Tyler, Accredited Representative of The Committee on Public Information Somewhere in France, November 10.—In the battle raging today in the American advance towards Metz, the 92nd Division, one of the Colored combatant divisions over here, played a big role. Not only was its black infantry and machine gun units up at the front—in the thickest of it, but its artillery, the 167th Brigade of field artillery was on the line, behaving like veterans, laying down a barrage for the infantry that was marvelously effective, and they established a reputation which has been made by but few, among French, British or Americans, of laying down a barrage that did not entrap, and fatally so, their own men. This has been a glorious day for the black soldiers. The fighting is still on, and I have just received the intimation that the casualty toll may be heavy—depressingly so, for Metz, and the sector around Metz, and the sector around about it, is strongly fortified by the Germans, and resistance determined. Metz is considered by experts to be the strongest fortified city in the world, almost, if not so, as impregnable as the fortifications of the Dardanelles. But the Americans are hammering away at it, and only the signing of the armistice terms, by the Germans, by 11 o'clock tomorrow, will save Metz from falling. Even as it is, colored soldiers are now on German soil. The husky invaders include the colored soldiers of the 92nd Division, embracing the "Buffaloes" or 367th, the 365th and 366th regiments of Infantry and the 167th Brigade of Field Artillery, composed of the 349th, 350th and 351st regiments and the 317th Trench Mortar Battery, and all are conducting themselves with a fortitude and valor that have won for them high praise from their commanding officers every time they have been put to any test. Freight Cars Look Like "Pullman Parlor Coaches" on War Front Somewhere in France.—To many of our people back in the "States" who saw our boys embark on fine American railroad coaches and Pullman sleepers to FROM OVER SEAS American Exp. Force. Dear Josey: Today is the 1st of November. I have had you almost constantly in mind for a week or more, hoping some opportunity for writing might present itself. I am having a breathing spell and am using it for you. You have been so kind to send the papers, although I have received them only twice. I know they are coming over and some soldier thirsty for reading matter like myself is seeing them and helping himself. Good reading matter is very, very scarce, consequently very valuable over here. I was in one of the villages yesterday and ran into a Red Cross man who had some papers. I was able to secure three magazines, Munsey's, Ainslee's and Railroad Man's. You can imagine, me hoarding them until I had a chance to read. Some of my friends furnish me with clippings, which they send in letters. A much safer way. You would suppose writing paper scarce. Well it is. Things are moving along. Our men are working hard. Many white men have been promoted among us, one or two colored. Patterson is now Mayjor, saw him yesterday. We are hoping the rank and file of us will get some recognition in that line. Ralph Tyler is over here. He is to see me tomorrow. I understand he is getting information on the Colored Soldier in France, which he will publish. We read of peace being near, from the activity I can see and VOL. III. cover the first lap of their hoped-for pilgrimage to Berlin, the coaches they must ride on over here would arouse a mild protest. I stood at the station at Vierzon, one of France's many quaint old towns, recently, and saw a long train of freight cars roll in, enroute to some point further distant. In these cars, with but a limited number of boxes to sit upon, and just the floors to stand upon, were crowded some one thousand of our own colored soldiers from "The States." But a jollier crowd never rode through American cities in Pullran sleepers and diners than these one thousand colored troopers. They accepted passage on these rude box freight cars cheerfully, for they knew they were now in war and palace cars, downy coaches and the usual American railroad conveniences were neither available nor desirable. The point I wish to convey to the people back home is that did they but know how cheerfully—even eagerly, our boys over here accept war time conveniences, they would not worry quite so much about how the boys are faring. They are being wholesomely and plenteously fed; they are warmly clothed; they are cheerful and uncomplaining, they know this is war and for that reason know exactly what they must expect. To a soldier, who must at times sleep with but the canopy of heaven as a covering, and the earth as a mattress, a box freight car that shields him from the rain and wind is a real luxury, and he accepts it as such. There need not be any worry back home as to the maintenance of our colored soldiers over here. They receive the same substantial fare the white soldier receives, and the white soldier travels from point to point in the same box freight cars as affords means of passage for colored soldiers. In short, when it comes to maintenance and equipment, and consideration for the comfort of the American soldier, to use a trite saying—"the folks are as good as the people." There is absolutely no discrimination, and the cheerfulness of these one thousand boys whose freight cars became, in imagination, Pullman palace cars, was the proof to me that the colored boys in the ranks are getting a fifty-fifty break. hear, one would never think the difference. Snyder is with us. Democracy is a great subject, which I shall hope to give some consideration. Keep on sending the paper and above all write. Much more to say but paper is finished. Your welcome letter reached me after being delayed owing to your failure to place my Company's letter in addressing it. In it was much that was news to me. I have never received but one issue of the Blade since I left Madison and that was in Camp Custer containing the article about myself. From that time on I have heard nothing and consequently came to the conclusion that I was dropped from the mailing list. After receiving your letter I could easily see why I did not receive the paper over here because so far I have not seen anyone in our or any other outfit receive any periodicals or papers from the States, in fact I think they are forbidden. I have missed the paper awfully. There were many moments both in the States and over here that it would have cheered. I was more than glad to hear of your good fortune in being elected to the National Office also attending the B. M. C. I am sure that you got what was due you. Our opportunities for sending Yours. Lt. Henry E. Dunn 350th M. G. Battalion Somewhere in France November, 1918 and receiving mail have not been of the best but since we are temporarily stationed perhaps I can get a chance to write to some of the Madison friends. Give them my regards and tell them that as yet all is well. Just now long it will remain so is always a doubt in the minds of us all. We have had some hazardous and varied experiences since leaving the States and all have been very fortunate. I have not seen any of the Madison boys in our regiment since we left the States. At one time I heard that William was only 17 miles from us, so a few of us planned to walk over where they were reported to be, but found another outfit was there. This outfit had colored officers, none of whom I knew. If ever chance offers I will look him up and tell him how anxious all of you are to hear from him. I can sympathize with him since writing conditions are difficult and the desire to write is some times lacking when you come to the end of a hard day. Well I will close this and try to write something interesting in my next letter. Will not wait until I receive your answer to do so. Hope you will not wait on ceremony to write me. As ever yours. Sergt. M. O. O'Bannan, 803 Pioneer Inf. Co. F. ARRIVALS AT BEAUTIFUL IDLEWILD 50 E. 33rd St., Chicago. Hortense Coleman, Chicago. Dock Bachur and wife, Toledo, Ohio. Lee Odle, Toledo, Ohio. Henry Bell, Toledo, Ohio. L. Washington, Nitro, W. Va. James L. Pagan, Chicago. Miss Corine Thomas, New York. Miss Emlie Johnson, Chicago. F. A. Martin and wife, Free- port, Ill. General Lewis, Monroe, La. Louis N. Walker, Camp Fun- ston, Kas. Harrison White, Camp Funston, Kas. Oscar Gilchrist, Camp Funston, Kas. W. Terry, Chicago. Wm. Johns, Chicago. W. G. Caldwell and wife, Boston, Mass. H. C. Bennett, Camp Grant, Ill. Emil L. Newton, Madison, Wis. Mrs. A. M. Waters, Harvey, Ill. Chas. Miller, Chicago, Ill. Sherley D. Green, Chicago Heights, Ill. Cleveland Jones, Chicago, Ill. Howard Webb, Miss. Alphonso Ross, Camp Grant, Ill. Claude E. Wolfe, Bowling Green, Ky. Dan L. Ivry, Memphis, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Kansas City, Mo. Lieutenants Grant and Lee Camp Grant, Ill. J. Edward Jones, New York New York. R. W. Christinson, Washington D. C. S. N. Adams, Detroit, Mich. J. W. Harrison, Cedar Rapids Iowa. A. Lue, Camp Grant, Ill. W. A. Moore, Indiana Harbor, Chas. S. Morris, Jr., Norfolk, Va. W. D. Ryder, St. Joe, Mich. Jno. Robertson, St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Parker, Chicago, Ill. L. W. Hall, Washington, D. C. Lacy Rirkland, Camp Grant, Ill. Fitie Allen, Camp Grant, Ill. Wm. Kindle, Detroit, Mich. S. W. Adams, Detroit, Mich. Peter Martin, Chicago, Ill. Jas. A. Bandy, Camp Grant, Ill. Samuel Turner and wife, Chicago, Ill. Herbert Williams and wife Lake Forest, Ill. J. O. LeBean, St. Paul, Minn. Jas. Henaly, Chicago, Ill. Wm. Ryans and wife, Detroit Mich. Samuel Houston, Camp Grant, Ill. J. Theodore Morton. Aurora Bl. J. M. Clark, Camp Grant, Ill. B. T. Preston, Camp Grant, Ill. J. A. Ford, Camp Grant, Ill. Lawrence A. Newby, Chicago, Ill. Wm. A. Hart, Indiana Harbor, Mich. Jas. C. Bandy, Camp Grant, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnson, New York. Lieut. D. Rayaten, Camp Grant, Ill. J. W. Wright, Fond du Las, Wis, I. B. Winsoow, Pittsburgh, Pa. David W. Adams, Camp Grant, Ill. Lieut. B. F. Preston, Camp Grant, Ill. Lieut. J. A. Ford, Camp Grant, Ill. E. N. Gilmer, New York. Capt. Milton Bronson, Camp Grant, Ill. Claude E. Wolfe, Bowling Green, Ky. Murray McDaniels, Ind. F. L. Hamilton, Gary, Ind Idlewild Notes Mr. Arthur A. Well, personal valet, porter and confidential man to the late Geo. M. Pullman, and president of the Pullman Porters' National Association, has completed arrangements for the annual Convention which convenes in Chicago December 15-18. Headquarters at Idlewild. Prof. A. W. Whaley, organizer of the Equal Rights League, who has been a guest at the Idlewild since September last, will leave for the East during the week to attend the Race Congress at Washington and sail for Europe Christmas Eve. Rev. R. W. Christian of Washington, D. C., the expert salesman and designer of church furniture, with J. P. Davis of Athens, Ga., a broker of national repute, is considering a national project with headquarters at the Idlewild. Mrs. G. M., D. P. F. Ashburn, president of the Woman's Convention, Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, held two interesting sessions of her committees at the Idlewild this week. Mrs. M. White, chairman of the committee, made arrangements at the Idlewild for a dinner party for the Young Matrons' Culture Club on the 26th after which the club will take in the Avenue to witness a performance by the Lafayette Stock Company of New York. Mr. N. Williams, the famous Southern chef of Mobile, is now in charge of the culinary department of the Idlewild and meals, such as mother used to cook, can be had at reasonable rates at all hours from 6 A. M. to 9 P. M. Opossum and sweet potatoes next Sunday. Don't fail to make reservation for your Christmas dinner at the Idlewild. Read the news in the Blade for sale at the Idlewild. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Milwaukee. Wis. The "Flu" is again raging in Milwaukee. The people do not attend the churches largely on account of the "Flu." We had a fairly large attendance both at the morning and evening services Sunday. $26.00 was the day's collection. Our pastor, Rev. S. Russell, spoke to a club of fifty or more white ladies on Industry of the Negroes of Milwaukee, Friday afternoon. These were among the richest families of the city. They met at the home of Mrs. H. Linsey on Prospect Ave. The Missionary Society of the Calvary Baptist church wishes to thank their many friends for their support Thanksgiving Day. These sisters gave a Thanksgiving dinner and cleared $22.50. There is something going on in Milwaukee that has never happened before. A Union Revival at St. Mark's A. M. E. church. A great number have been converted in this meeting. Each family of Calvary Baptist church has agreed to take some little unfortunate girl or boy to their home and entertain them Christmas Day. RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE HELD BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE "The Effect of War Conditions on Negro Labor" Discussed CHICAGO ODD FELLOW CLUB SERVES IN POMP AND SPLENDOR Grand Master Kersey and Ex-D. M. N. G. Nora F. Taylor Speaks (The Blade News Service.) New York, December.—The American Academy of Political Science, one of the influential organizations connected with Columbia University, New York City, is holding a Reconstruction Conference at the Hotel Astor. Among the speakers are the following: Honorable William B. Wilson, Secretary of Labor; President William H. Taft; Mr. Charles M. Schwab, Director General, American Fleet Corporation; Mis Mary Van Vleck, Director of Women in Industry Service, Department of Labor; Mr. Felix Frankfurter, Assistant Labor Administrator; Miss Helen Fraser of London, England; Mr. Thomas B. Love, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and Dr. George E. Haynes, Director of Negro Economics, Department of Labor. Extracts from the address of the Director of Negro Economics on "The Effect of War Conditions on Negro Labor" are as follows: The subject should be divided into three main parts: (1) The change in the relation of Negro wage-earners to white employers, North and South; (2) the change in the relation of Negro wage-earners to white workmen; and (3) the change in the Negro himself. Wherever there has been such intelligent guidance that the first experience of the Northern employer, in making trial of Negro workers, has been satisfactory to him and wherever there has been intelligent guidance for Negro workers, the experiment has been successful. Without such intelligent direction, employers have given up the trial as a hopeless experiment. Referring to the effect of Negro migration North, the speaker said that after Negro migration North had developed there was a considerable increase in war demands for the building of cantonments and munitions plants in the South, a shortage of (Special to The Blade.) The Odd Fellows' Social Club, which was organized less than a year ago by Mr. J. Breasely, has grown beyond the expectation of those who were in favor as well as those who were not in full accord with the movement. This club is becoming a social giant in Chicago, entertaining the ladies of the various Households of Ruth and their husbands. The entertainment on Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving was one of the grandest in the history of the club. The orderly manner in which the whole affair GRAND OPENING OF ODD FELLOWS NEW HALL Oshkosh, W. D. C. 20. The Odd Fellows of Oshkosh and Fond du Lac will hold a banquet and musical Wednesday evening, December 25th. The occasion being the opening of their new hall at 166 Main St., Editor J. Anthony Josey, one of the most prominent Odd Fellows of the state, and member-elect of the S. C. M., has been invited and accepted an invitation to be present and deliver the principal address. P. G. G. M., W. G. Hart, Council No. 20, Chicago, has also consented to be present and speak and tell of Good Odd Fellowship. Everybody is cordially invited. Admission 50 cents. BISHOPRIC TIMBER Rev. B. B. G. G. Shaw, D. D., St. Louis, Mo., Pastor, Metropolitan M. E. Zion Church, a Polished Gospel Preacher, Forcible, Eloquent Speaker and King in Raising Finance. If there be any reward for faithful service; if there be any reward for one who has spent his time, energy and effort in bringing his denomination to the first rank in the religious world; if there be NO 27. labor in the South followed inevitably. Out of this shortage of labor arose a revaluation of Negro labor. Further, this migration to the North and the consequent changes under war conditions brought home to the mind of the rank and file of the Negroes the feeling that freedom among other things means the liberty for one to move at will from place to place and to change his job when it is to his advantage to do so. Another effect of the war upon Negro labor has been to open up a wider range of occupations, in the North especially. For instance, in Detroit, Mich., in 1914, there were probably not a thousand Negroes in all the factorie in that great automobile center. The latest report from Detroit about two months ago stated that probably about sixteen or seventeen thousand are now engaged in the industries of that city. In the third place, there is a united desire for the removal of race discrimination in public conveyances, and provision in city and country for the same facilities of community improvement for them as for other folks. The fourth thing so generally desired by Negro workers can probably be best expressed in the words of an unlettered Negro tenant farmer in a Southern State, who said to a prominent business man presiding over a meeting: "and, Sir, we want to help say who governs us." As soon as this sentence was uttered the Negro part of the audience re-echoed it in resounding applause. This same sentiment is expressed in various ways by Negro workers in country and city wherever one is able to find out what they really think. In a word, they have a deep consciousness of government by the consent of the governed; they are asking that they may be taken into all public affairs of the commonwealth and of the Nation where their interests are involved. was conducted, the luxurious menu and the interesting program was marvelous and will not soon vanish from the memory of those who were in attendance. D. G. M., Geo. T. Kersey and Ex.D. M. N. G. Nora F. Taylor were among the guests and participated on the program, and made lasting remarks which will not soon be forgotten by those seated at the two long tables ladened with turkey and many other good eatables. Each speaker addressed themselves to the rapid growth of the club and what it means to the social life of the order. any reward for one who is a born leader of men, then to the Dr. B. G. Shaw; the victor belong the spoils. This giant among men has by his zealous and untiring effort raised more money for the denomination than any other minister of his connection. In St. Louis, he is the idol of the people irrespective of race or denomination. His advice is often sought and cheerfully acted upon. He is indeed a man with a vision and The Blade nominate this eminent and scholarly Divine for one of the next Bishops of the M. E. Zion church. From time to time we will let our readers hear of this great man. ABERNATHY REALTY CO 2363 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. One of the most progressive young men in St. Louis county, St. Louis, Mo., is Mr. Abernathy, president and owner of the Abernathy Realty Co. His real estate deals, renting and insurance business has increased to such an extent that he has opened a branch office. His rating is A No. 1. He is well prepared for a rainy day His word is his bond. The Blade is a friend of such young business men as this genial and affable young man. 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 six months, in advance ...2 three months, in advance ...3 STAFF CORRESPONDENTS: D. J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINN Address all communications to Wisconsin H and Business Weekly, 319 North Henry St. Ment 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. BLADELETS Save and prepare for the Fifth Loan. We have the job of Paving for the Peace. The Army in France took a contract to fight. The soldiers won the Peace by fighting. The Army at home took a contract to pay bills. The Fighting Americans have made good on the contract. Now it is up to the people at home to pay bills. The Army at home took a contract to pay the bills. The Fighting Americans have made good on their contract. Now it is up to the people at home to pay the bills. KEEP A PERSONAL LEDGER—SAVE Characteristically systematic and efficient, therage American keeps a personal expense lec which he figures the relation of his expendit to his income. During the last year and a new page headed "War Account" was added to ledger. Recently, the patriotic took his Characteristically systematic and efficient, the average American keeps a personal expense ledger, in which he figures the relation of his expenditures to his income. During the last year and a half, a new page headed "War Account" was added to this ledger. Recently, the patriotic took his blue pencil and scratching out the word "War", replaced it with the more pleasing one of "reconstruction." The modern citizen, knowing that certain expenses, such as rent, grocery bills, insurance and the like, must be met every month, sets aside a certain proportion of the monthly income for these purposes. This same man, who has put much money aside during the last year to help finance the war, now realizes that the prosperity of the future depends upon the co-operation given the Government by the average citizen during the period of readjustment and reconstruction. In other words, every one knows that if the income page of the ledger is to be satisfactory during the coming years, he must pay now for the work and the fighting that has been done—to keep the balance of our national ledger pages in our favor and not in the Kaiser's. The money that went into the first four loans came under the head of "up-keep" for the armor of Freedom. The money that is put into loans during the reconstruction period will come under that of "equipment—enlarging prosperity capacity." It has been calculated that during the war, the true American saved three times more than he saved before War demanded Thrift. Only through systematic apportioning of income was this accomplished. But what greater stimulus could there have been to cut down on other pages than the presence of a Victory page in the ledger? Now that this most valuable Victory has been won, our habit of Thrift must not be lost. If the amounts are set aside each week, they are not missed from any income, whether the proportional investment in bonds calls for a dollar a week or a thousand dollars. If every American patriot would adopt the personal ledger page for reconstruction government bond subscriptions, the need for intensive campaigns, by the government for financial support from the people would be greatly minimized. Every patriot who is is as enthusiastic in his peace patriotism as he was in his war patriotism will consider deeply on this matter and call it to the attention of his friends. Every reader of The Wisconsin Blade will undoubtedly take it upon himself to promulgate this doctrine of thrift. PREPARE FOR THE FIFTH LIBERTY LOAN BRING THE BOYS HOME American Marines and Soldiers held for three mortal days on the Marne at Chateau Thierry against the picked troops of the Germany army. Did they quit the moment the Germans turned back and tried to find a place to dig in? No they did not. They went right on fighting the German rear guard. They drove them until the retreat turned into a desperate rout. And they kept right on chasing them, first at one point and then at another until they had cleaned them out of the valley of the Meuse and the forest of Argonne, and the town of Sedan. Then came the German surrender — the most abject and rushing fall in all the annals of warfare. In plain language, the American troops operated on the good American rules of the game: "Keep your eye on the ball. Follow through. Play the game right and play it to the finish." Of course, they won. They couldn't lose, playing the tragic game of war that way. Now there is a parallel calling for the same method of play. The American Expeditionary Forces went abroad to fight, to be wounded, to be killed, if necessary—fully determined to carry out their pledge of Victory. Nearly all the American soldiers are over seas and it will cost many hundred millions to bring them back. Meantime, they must be fed and kept up to the scratch in appearance, health, morals, spirits and every other way. There is only one way to do it. This paying business takes grit. Every American must go right on saving as hard as before the armistice. Save every nickel, every dime, quarter and dollar that can be spared from living expenses. Put savings into the banks, or buy Thrift and War Savings Stamps. Then wen the time comes to subscribe for the Fifth Loan everybody will be ready to carry out the contracts we have on hand. UNCLE TOMS Artee, colored, driver of the the night of July 30 collided ear at Fourth and Walnut ulted in the death of Mrs. Louis, was sentenced to two arrection on a charge of re- ded guilty." Going appeared in a recent daily. It is the bald newspaper of the case of The State Back of it lies a story of ness and lack of confidence in a measure his pres- sembalance of justification ment of him. Artee was arrested Attorney well-known colored lawyer, m. In that capacity he ap- port. Soon after this Mr. Ken appeared in the case with M. to have recommended the community. For some Andrew, and then a certain the claims of a Mr. O'Bee he associated with the HI- w were retained. It may be said that they did was would Mr. Thurman, but Artee was charged with mans- t it shows pleaded guilty to two years. Of their loud protestations colored believed most impi- of white people. With man- have that any white man, he bienced—however uncoath- any ten colored men. Winged from the case and O'Bee belief that the accused wry, and we rather suspect tha the deal still think he was plea to the charge and sem- ered people will awaken to warning, wisdom and ability people. But it will be whi- are dead and a new race of the present are developed tested with its rights who lace "Lenell Partee, colored, driver of the automobile which on the night of July 30 collided with a Walnut-street ear at Fourth and Walnut treet, which accident resulted in the death of Mrs. Bertha Cage, colored, St. Louis, was sentenced to two years in the house of correction on a charge of manslaughter. Partee pleaded guilty." The foregoing appeared in a recent issue of a Milwaukee daily. It is the bald newspaper report of the outcome of the case of The State of Wisconsin vs. Partee. Back of it lies a story of intrigue and Negro weakness and lack of confidence in his own that explains in a measure his present condition and gives a semblance of justification to the white man's treatment of him. When Partee was arrested Attorney J. G. Thurman, the well-known colored lawyer, was retained to defend him. In that capacity he appeared in the District Court. Soon after this Mr. Kemper, a white attorney appeared in the case with Mr. Thurman. He is said to have been recommended by a colored minister of the community. For some reason Mr. Kemper withdrew, and then a certain colored lady put forward the claims of a Mr. O'Boyle, a young white attorney associated with the Hennessy Brothers. They were retained. In justice it may be said that they did as well for the accused as would Mr. Thurman, but hardly any better. Partee was charged with manslaughter and as the report shows pleaded guilty to manslaughter and took two years. In spite of their loud protestations to the contrary many colored believed most implicitly in the superiority of white people. With many white people, they believe that any white man, however young and inexperienced—however uncouth and ignorant—is equal to any ten colored men. When Thurman was discharged from the case and O'Boyle retained it was in the belief that the accused would be benefitted thereby, and we rather suspect that those who engineered the deal still think he was benefitted in spite of his plea to the charge and sentence. Some day the colored people will awaken to the fact that all of the learning, wisdom and ability does not rest in the white people. But it will be when all of the Uncle Toms are dead and a new race of beings different from the present are developed. No race is fit to be invested with its rights who lacks confidence in itself. SCISSORED THOUGHTS many is afraid of is that t her the same kind of peace imposed upon them if she knows well enough what it is no wonder that she neapolis Tribune. What Germany is afraid of is that the Allies will impose on her the same kind of peace which she would have imposed upon them if she had been the victor. She knows well enough what that is and, fearing it, it is no wonder that she is scared to death.—Minneapolis Tribune. We want Uncle Sam to help us do more for our race by removing the many handicaps that we are compelled to work under. Unless we have misinterpreted the word "Democracy," it means equal rights, equal duties, and equal responsibilities for all citizens. No man, who is a leader of the race, would dare say that the Negro is satisfied with anything less; even though we may be forced to accept less on account of the accident of our birth, we must let the world know that we are not satisfied.—St. Louis Argus. There was once a movie queen who had ears that stuck out like doorknobs. Likewise in a moment of anger a jealous husband bit a piece out of one of them. Did it leave her a broken hearted wreck on the shoals of beauty? It did not. She forthwith did her hair up in a cute way that covered her ears completely from the critical gaze of the public. Now every woman in the world is wearing her hair the same way. The bovines and the hatchet faces are all in the same class. The girl whose greatest physical charms was her little, pink, shell like ears now has them buried 'neath a whirligig of hair. The fashion makes most women ugly, but they are still in fashion. Women are said to be quite clever, but a lot of them never learn how to do up their own hair to advantage—Los Angeles Times. S. A. WARE, A. B. M. D. Springfield, Ill. The many thousand visitors that were at the opening of the Poro College were delighted and loud in their praise of Dr. Ware, for the great hit that he made as a soloist. The good Doctor was at his best and captivated the audience. He was the special guest of Prof. and Mrs. Maldone and indeed his presence lent dignity to the occasion. He is a thorough race man and is untiring in his efforts to assist Dr. Bundy in his heroic fight for freedom. A cut of Dr. Ware and a write-up will appear in our Christmas issue. FESTIVAL OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE The Wiseconsin State Council of Defense has addressed to the State Councils of Defense the following circular: "It is fitting that on the day that commemorates the birth of the Prince of Peace, a community which has been brought into new and closer relations by its united efforts to achieve a great victory, should join in such a celebration of Christmas as it has never had before. The first thrill of joy that found expression in a great, spontaneous demonstration, is over, but there remains with all of us a deeper and a quieter sense of gladness that may well find its own expression in the lights, the songs and the good cheer of a community Christmas. "Such a celebration of Christmas the county units of the Woman's Committees are asked to arrange. The women who have led in the war work of a community should be the ones to now take the lead in making it possible for every community to join in a deeply significant celebration of Christmas peace. Let us this year—this year of victory—plan a whole week of Christmas joy that will include everyone, rich and poor, young and old, glad and sad, in every community. Let us see that the Christmas spirit, which means good will, and open hearts, the putting aside of all petty differences, the forgetting of all enemies becomes a vital thing in the heart of every one of us." A detailed program for a week's celebration of the great festival of Peace is added to the circular with the request that it be carried out. REDEMPTION OF U. S. CERTIFICATES The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Government Bond Department, requests us to publish the following important notice: "All United States Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness of series IV E., dated September 3, 1918 and maturing January 2, 1919, are hereby called for redemption on December 19, 1918, at par and accrued interest pursuant to the provision for such redemption contained in the Certificates. On December 19, 1918, interest on all Certificates of said series will cease to accrue." "NO-BRAKE" GREW IT. Let "NO-BRAKE," the Scientific and Successful Hair Improving Treatment, grow it for you. "NO-BRAKE" will positively grow hair or your money cheerfully recircled. "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, but 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 healthful and delightful cleanser of hair and scalp, all ready for use. PRICE 25 CENTS; 5c Extra for Postage. To each person sending $2.05, I will send the four above "NO-BRAKE" preparation for hair and scalp. I will also allow you to change 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 going to directions, or your money refunded. "NO-BRAKE" SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING 454 West Hunter Street, Atlanta, Ga. Learn to Grow Hair and make Money COMPLETE COURSE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL INSTRUCTION AND AGENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 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 Bank of Wisconsin Mme (Rivers) Gleeden I will send a six weeks treatment receipt of $1.25. If you want to sell these Prep $10.20 agents supply. Terms cash. Wanted:—1000 Agents to learn sell these preparations: Terms, $ month or quarterly in advance. Write today, don't delay: send this paper. Positively we do not teach any tions. They are Manufactured Ex Industrial Hair Co 908 Gaines Street Bank of S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry, Game, Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee KeepY ourVoice Clear USE LEWIS' VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis' Drug Store Cor. Cilman and State Streets 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. E. H. A. W. KNIGHT & CO. REAL ESTATE 510 Elm St. Rockford, Ill. Phone 3383 Main A Diploma from GLEEDEN COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE is a passport to prosperity. Is your hair short, breaking or splitting off, falling out? Have you tetter, eczema, dandruff? Does your scalp itch? Is the hair on your temples coming out? Are you bald headed? Are you compelled to wear a wig because your hair is short and bad? IF SO, Try MME. RIVERS GLEEDEN'S Wonderful Scalp and Hair Treatment, which positively cures all Scalp Diseases, stops the HAIR BREAKING or SPLITTING OFF FALLING OUT and starts it at once to growing. She guarantees to grow any one's hair not less than 1-2 inch per month if you take her treatment and use her goods as per her directions. If you want your hair to be long, light, soft pliable, straight, fluffy and radiant with life, use INDUSTRIAL SYSTEM of HAIR CULTURE. If used according to directions it is guaranteed to do as represented. If it fails money will be refunded. 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 d stamps for reply and mention anyone how to make these prepara- clusively by Culture Company Little Rock, Arkansas Wisconsin For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes 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 KINKY HAIR Exelento Medicines Co. Atlanta, Ga. Genealogist Gene I used my Exelento Guinne Palmade my hair was dyed but now it has grown to 62 inches long, and is so soft and silky way I can do it up my way I love it an amending you my picture to show you pretty Exelento has made it. SALLIE REED. 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 GUINNE Palmade does, removes Danruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and silky. After using a few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so soft and neat that it up to suit you. If Exelento don't do 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. EXEL ENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 1. Mrs. Martha Harris graced our sanctum this week. Mr. Louie Chase is in the city stopping at Conklin court. Mrs. Ida Carmichael is now residing at 310 State street. Mrs. Eva Adgers was taken to the General hospital Monday very ill. Send your locals to The Blade's office, 326 State street or call Badger 3369. Mrs. J. A. Adkins, Sr., was a welcome visitor at our sanctum Monday. Miss Marion Buckner is convalescing from an attack of tonsolitis. Mrs. Julia Boyd has gone to Gary, Ind., to visit Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis, formerly of Madison. The Blade is in its new quarters, 326 State St., over Malee's Shoe Store. Phone 3369 Badger. Mrs. Mary Turner, East Washington avenue, was indisposed for a few days this week. Madames Ida Carmichael, J. W. Hill and children, were guests of the Blade Sunday. Mr. Clarence Owen, Rockford, Ill., was in the city over Sunday visiting his sister, Mrs. Guy Anderson. Mr. Ned Nelson left Sunday to visit Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago for three weeks. Mr. Herman Jordan returned to the city from Camp Lewis, Wash., Monday. Mr. Wilson Gordon visited his old friend, Mr. Phillip Jones, Edgerton, last week, a life long friend. Christmas trees are displayed for sale in front of some stores. They are reminders that it is time to make your holiday purchases. Mrs. Lula Abrams was called to the bedside of her son Erman last week who is very ill with pneumonia. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Mr. Phil Brown, who has been East for more than a month, returned to Middleton Monday. He, Capt. Frank and Mrs. Hoover, were callers at The Blade's office this week. We were pleased to have our old friend, Mr. Geo, Buckner, look in on us this week. He is planning to spend the Holidays out of the city. Miss Phoebe Hines is spending the week in Chicago with her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. N. Johnson who is indisposed. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Glover, who have been quite indisposed for more than a week, are up and out to the delight of their many friends. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday school is preparing for its usual Christmas exercises and tree. Superintendent J. N. Wilson and Pastor Rev. Z. P. Smith will see to the little ones being made happy. Mrs. Wheeler Wilkerson is home again from the General hospital where she was confined for several days with pneumonia. Mrs. J. Scott Mosley, little Jewel and Arthur, will spend the Holidays in Pine Bluff, Ark., visiting parents. Mr. and Mrs. Green Beard and children, South Madison, are quite indisposed. Mr. Beard has been confined to his bed for several days. The Blade wishes him an early recovery. Mr. Harry Allison was a welcome visitor at the office Monday. He paid his subscription and spoke very commendable of our effort. Capt. A. T. Stewart and Mr. Jack Dale returned from Chicago after a week's visit. The Captain was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gentry, formerly of Madison. His host and hostess are doing well and send best wishes to friends. Mrs. Jesseca Burgette Mohr, Milwaukee, is at the State Capitol as elevator conductress in the South wing. Mrs. Nary Stokes, Atlanta, Ga., is planning to visit Madison during the Holidays as guest of Editor and Mrs. Josey. She will be accompanied by little Minnie Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Robinson, who is a sister of Mrs. J. A. Adkins. Mr. and Mrs. Douglass, son and daughter, Laura and Larue, Boone, Iowa, are in our city, stopping at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mosley, 821 Milton St. Don't fail to mail Christmas presents early and put the proper address and postage on your parcels. Marshall Cousins of Eau Claire was appointed state bank commissioner Monday. His term of office begins December 15. The salary is $5,000 a year. "America must save three and one-half times the food saved last year if the voluntary rationing plan is to continue," says the Federal food administration. The tenth annual meeting of the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association will be held at the university extension building, Milwaukee, Friday. Mrs. Daisy Brown, Cincinnati, O., arrived in the city last week to remain for an indefinite stay. She is a sister-in-law to Mr. Hughes and is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. George Harris, 715 Pond St. The regents of the university have voted to devote $5,000 to additional scholarships during the present college year. They will establish at once 50 scholarships at $25 each for undergraduate students who are residents of the state. These will be followed by 50 scholarships of $100 in succeeding years. CAPITAL CITY MASONIC LODGE NO. 77 ELECTS OFFICERS Wesley Harris, W. M. Chas, Russell, S. W. Jake Wilson, J. W. Louis Shephard, Sec'y Asa Washington, Treas FRIENDSHIP CHAPTER. O. OF E. S., NO. 66, ELECTS NEW OFFICERS J. W. Brown, W; M. Geo. Buckner, W. P. Mrs. Wesley Harris, Asst. Matron. Mrs. Julia Shephard, Sec'y. Mrs. Mary Hines, Conductress. Miss Mary Jones, Asst. Conductress. Mrs. Amy Butts, W. Treese Mrs. Amy Butts. W. Treas MIL.WAUKEE DIRECTORY Churches A. M. E.—St. Marks, 497 4th St., Rev. J. O. Morley, Lit. D., A. M. Pastor. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S., 12:30. C. E. 6:30 P. M. Baptist—Calvary, 414 Cherry St. Rev. S. Russell, Pastor. Services: 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S. 9:45 A. M. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 P. M. C. M. E.—Mission, 501 Galena St. Rev. W. S. Ferguson, pastor. Services: 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. S. S. 10 A. M. Y. P. S. C. 3:00 P. M. Epworth League. 6 P. M. R. C.—St. Benedict the Moor, 311 9th St. Rev. Father Stephen, O. M. Cap.,—Pastor. Services 8:30 and 10 A. M. F. & A. M.—Widow's Son lodge No. 25. A. L. Herron, W. M, R. L. Sanford, Sect 430 7th street meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 301 State. O. E. S.—Princess Ellah Chapter, No. 22, Mrs. A. L. Davis, W. M. Mrs. C. Reed, sec. 291 7th street. Meets 1st Thursday, 301 State. G. U. O. O. F. Golden Links lodge No. 9520.H. P. Kinner, N. G., R. L. Sanford, sec. 430 7th st. Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 301 State. For Men Wh For Mother, Da The average man who ente He knows he's surrounded wherever he turns, but he do would like. We're ready to We've studied this proble how a man feels about it, and gifts for "her"—mother, wif easy we make it for you. Stockings— For Men Who Give For Mother, Daughter, We The average man who enters a women's s He knows he's surrounded with all sort ever he turns, but he doesn't know mu uld like. We're ready to make it easy We've studied this problem. We've be y a man feels about it, and as to the best s for "her"—mother, wife, daughter, b y we make it for you. SOME OF ockings— For Men Who Give GIFTS To Women For Mother, Daughter, Wife, Sister or Sweetheart The average man who enters a women's store finds his state of mind bewildered. He knows he's surrounded with all sorts of thins women want; he sees these things wherever he turns, but he doesn't know much about them, and he has to guess what "she" would like. We're ready to make it easy for him. We've studied this problem. We've been giving our saleswomen some suggestions as to how a man feels about it, and as to the best way to meet his wishes. If you come to buy gifts for "her"—mother, wife, daughter, baby, sweetheart—you'll be relieved to find how easy we make it for you. A gift women will always appreciate Generous stocks of fine quality silk plain and novelty hosiery. Handkerchiefs— Nobody ever had too mrny. A large assortment of women's quality handkerchiefs. New Y andkerchiefs Nobody ever had too mrny. A large assortment of women's quality handkerchiefs. New Y 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. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. IRONING MADE EASY WITH WHY? Why, simply but cuts the work in the hot. There is no energy, no dread It saves labor and more time for other We are willing that you Electric Flat-Iron you to accept our you will, in your bring one. You keeep it. 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. Madison Ga Com 126 East N General Agent for Hor-to-na Preparations 515 E. 41st St. Phone 515 E. 41st St. Phone Drexel 1673 Chicago. Ill. H. of R.—Esther, No. 2195. Mrs. E. McFeeters, M. N. G, Mrs. M. Cephas, W. R., 603 Vliet St. meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 301 State street H. of R.—Help Mate No. 5388. Mrs. M. J. Brantford M. N. G. Mrs. Pearl Allegue, W. R 324 4th street, meets 2nd and 4th Fridays, 301 State No Give GIFTS Daughter, Wife, Sister ers a women's store finds his state ed with all sorts of thins women doesn't know much about them, and make it easy for him. em. We've been giving our sales as to the best way to meet his w e, daughter, baby, sweetheart—ye SOME OF THE THINGS ny. A large equality hand- Neckwear A select ladies neck Linens Mother ap New York St AN ELECTRIC IRON Why, simply because the Electric cuts the work in two. Your iron is not. There is no waiting, no work energy, no dread of injuring fine hair, saves labor and clothes and gives more time for other things. I willing that you should see what electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not you to accept our word for it. Then you will, in your home. A phone or ring one. You decide if you will keep it. Phone 4400 Adison Gas & Elect Company 126 East Main Street MRS. P. J. EVANS SCALP TREATMENT Hor-to-na System 1st St. Phone Drexel 1673 Chic the GIFTS To Woman Wife, Sister or Sweetheart store finds his state of mind bewildered. of thins women want; he sees these about them, and he has to guess what for him. then giving our saleswomen some suggestion away to meet his wishes. If you come baby, sweetheart—you'll be rlieved to fi Gloves will win tho heart of every Very appropriate holiday gifts Neckwear A select line of the most ex ladies neckwear. Linens Mother appreciates new table Gloves— will win tho heart of every woman. Very appropriate holiday gifts. Neckwear— A select line of the most exquisite ladies neckwear. Linens— Mother appreciates new table linens. because the Electric Iron two. Your iron is always no waiting, no waste of of injuring fine clothes. All clothes and gives you other things. You should see what the will do. We do not urge word for it. Try it, if some. A phone call will decide if you wish to s & Electric pany Main Street Instruction Given Diplomas Awarded Drexel 1673 Chicago, Ill. K. of P.—Pride of Milwaukee. No. 1. C. J. Sharp, C. C., Dr. McCage. Sec. 497 E. Water St. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays. 301 State street. G. U. O. O. F.—Gordon Lodge. No. 5693, R. F. Reed, N. G., J. W. Sims, Sec., 328 4th street. Meets first and third Mondays at 301 State street. To Women or Sweetheart Ladies' Fine Footwear 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 priced $7.75 Women's royal purple calf shoes, with 8-inch tops and military heels, specially priced $5.70 Women's lace, black kid shoes with improved cushion medium heels, specially priced $8.50 Women's gun metal, calf, lace shoes, for growing girls, specially priced, at $5.00 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 H. F. TIEDEMANN'S SHOE STORE 516 East Wilson Street—1st Block from N. W. Depot Painless Chiropodist Massaging PROF. POWELL'S HAIR REFINING PRO Water Does SHAMPOOING AND MEN'S WORK DEFINING PROCESS WITHOUT Water Does Not Affect it. POOING AND DANDRUFF REM 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 Finest Line of Greeting Cards are now on sale. Make your selections early. H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanjord P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pfund MRS. L. D. Office Phone, Douglas 3288 Res. Phone, Douglas 3132 CESS WITHOUT IRONS Not Affect it. DANDRUFF REMOVED A SPECIALTY You Like Nice Pictures In Your Home We do the BEST FRAMING in Madison, that's why the BEST PEOPLE trade with us. Our prices ARE right. Bring in some of your pictures to frame. You will be pleased. Tle Photoart House Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street 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, St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. Home for Colorec Working Girls and Women Strang- ers in the City. Either Catholic or CHICAGO Useful Christmas Gifts AT THE PALACE DRUG STORE A Splendid Assortment of Useful Gifts For The Soldiers PALACE DRUG STORE STATE STREET Miss Myrtle Mull of Munitowoc spent several days here last week. Mrs. Jessica Burgette Mohr has left the city to accept a position at the Capitol. Madison. Mrs. Chas. H. Bell who formerly lived here but now living in Racine was a two days' visitor here. J. Leonard Moore, U. S. A., Camp Custer, spent several days with his family here. Mr. Andrew Cammack recently met with a painful accident. It is thought that he escaped serious injury. You help us when you patronize our advertisers. Mrs. Amanda Contrell was painfully injured while alighting from a street car. Mrs. Emma Love has returned to the city after an absence of several months. At the regular meeting last Thursday of Princess Ellah Chapter, No. 22, O. E. S., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Annie L. Davis, W. M.; Da, A. L. Herron, W. P.; Mrs. Jennie L. Sanford, A. M.; Mrs. Caroline Reed, Sec.; Mrs. Annie Miles, Treas.; Mrs. Mary Roach, C.; Mrs. Dora Bell, A. C.; Hon. L. H. Palmer, D. D. G. M., and Past Patron was the installing officer. The election of officers of Widow's Son Lodge No. 25, F. & A.M., resulted as follows: Dr. A. L. Herron, W. M.; John Leflet, S.W.; William Johnson, J. W. Richard H. Baylor, Treas.; Ralph L. Sanford, Sec.; Andrew Cammack, Tiler; Hon. L. H. Palmer D. D. G. M., was the installing officer. AN ANNOUNCEMENT Scientific Discovery LaCreolene Products Supply Company are the manufacturers of the Wonderful LaCreole 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. Useful Ch Gift AT THE PALACE DRU SANTA A Splendid Assortment For The S PALACE DR STATE ST (Special to The Blade.) Mr. Sam Alsup has returned from Chicago where he has been visiting his wife. Mr. Henry Mathews and family, Fox Lake, Wis., visited their sick daughter, Mrs. Vandakoph at Fond du Lac this week. Miss Josephine Parker, Milwaukee, and Wm. Moon, Baraboo, came to this city this week to attend the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Freeman. J. W. Wright, Fond du Lac, has returned from Chicago. He was the guest of D. L. Jones, 2414 Wabash Ave. Mrs. Ida Ray was pleasantly surprised when she returned from Chicago to find a beautiful piano adorning her parlor. The name of the giver was not learned. Mr. Will Johnson entertained Mr. F. O. Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Smith in his apartment Thursday evening. Whist was played and refreshments served by the host. Downs and Gonez, Hawaiian singers, were at the Grand this week. They stopped at the home of Mrs. J. W. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Person entertained a few friends and relatives with a dinner party Thanksgiving. After dinner the host and hostess ordered a Taxi and gave their guests a Box Party at the Palace Theatre. Madames J. Netter and Eva Rice visited their niece, Mrs. Dorothy Vandakoph, who has been indisposed with the "Flu." She is improving. Mrs. Emma Freeman, age 69, pioneer citizen, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5th, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Geo. Freeman, and two sons, Joe Parker and Louie Johnson, and one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Freeman, two brothers, Sam and Barney Nichols and one sister, Mrs. Mary Moon. The funeral was held Sunday at the Gospel Mission. Rev. P. Wadkins officiated. The Oshkosh Lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. will open their new hall, 166 Main street, Wednesday, the 25th, with a Grand Banquet and Musical, Editor J. Anthony Josey, G. S., and newly elected member of the S. C. M., will deliver the address, P. G. M., W. S. Hart, Neenah, will be present and preside. JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. Christmas Gifts THE RUG STORE FOUNTAIN PENS XMAS STATIONERY SAFETY RAZORS PARISIAN IVORY GOODS TRAVELING SETS MANICURING SETS CAMERAS LEATHER GOODS ment of Useful Gifts the Soldiers RUG STORE STREET OUR BIG SALE Is Still Going On Ripp's Shoe Shop OUTLET STORE 11 SOUTH PINCKNEY STREET Bankrupt and Receiver' Stocks Our Specialty SALE Money Cheerfully Refunded USEFUL AND SUBSTANTIAL Xmas Gifts AT THE VEY LOWEST PRICES VISIT OUR SECOND FLOOR FOR Ladie's Ready to-wear Garments, Blankets, Com- forters, Toys, Dolls, Games and an elegant Selection of Felt Slippers OUTLET STORE "The Store That Sells Cheap" CHEESE CONTEST AT MILWAUKEE Dane county cheesemakers will compete with each other at the Wisconsin Cheesemakers' Convention in Milwaukee, January 8-10, for the prize to be awarded for the best cheese sent to the convention from this country. Ten dollars in cash or War Savings stamps have been donated for this county by the Sheboygan Dairy Products Co., Sheboygan, Wis. In every county in the State one or more county prizes have been offered, either by local parties or by the state cheesemakers' association. These prizes will be awarded provided at least 10 factories from this county enter cheese at the convention. Besides the county prizes, over $600 in cash and valuable articles have been offered for the best cheese in all classes at the convention, and J. L. Sammis, association secretary at Madison, reports that the list of prizes is still growing. People seem to have their own ways at Sharon. Says the Sharon Reporter: "Ladies visiting the Reporter office are requested to park their cars in the proper place, as we are not always standing at the door ready to let them in when they wish to drive into the office, and besides we have not the space for the cars, only for the ladies." Have you done your Christmas shopping? Only twelve shopping days remain. OUR BI Is Still C Ladies' dark gray, military heel, cloth top $7.00 value $5.85 Ladies' dark gray, kid vamp cloth top, high heel, at $5.85 Ladies' brown kid, cloth top, high heel. $5.85 lace $7 value Ladies' brown, kid vamp, cloth top, $9 value at $7.85 Ladies' d a r k brown calf, military heel at $6.95 Ladies' dark brewn, kid vamp, cloth top to match $5.85 Bargain Prices o 100 Pairs Ladies' Genuine values in the city today. value. Sale Price Button and Lace Patent Le regular $7 values. Sale Ripp's S 224 STATE STREET OUTLET 11 SOUTH PIN Bankrupt and Receiver' Stocks Our "HOLD ON TO UNCLE SAM'S INSURANCE" A nation-wide campaign to keep America's soldiers and sailors insured with the United States Government after they have returned to civil life has just been inaugurated by Secretary McAdoo in Washington. No soldier or sailor will be discharged from the service until his rights and privileges under the War Risk Insurance Act have been fully explained to him. The fact that he may continue his present Government Insurance at substantially the same low rate for a period of five years, and during that time may convert it into standard after-the-war forms of Government Insurance, will be particularly impressed upon him. 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 G SALE Going On Dark brown calf, English last, in this sale at $6.85 Dark brown calf, English last, in this sale $8.85 Edwin Clapp, medium toe, dark tan, combination last $11.45 Men's Dress Shoes, dark brown calf, English last, $9.00 values, $5.45 Black Vici Kid, broad toe, at $4.95 In Women's Shoes Le Kid Button Shoes. Finest Regular $9.00 $5.45 Leather. Best styles $3.85 Price hoe Shop 224 STATE STREET T STORE CKNEY STREET Money Cheerfully LE The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Deposit Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR No.144 United States Deposit plus and Undivided Profits OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier Telephone Grand 607 D. SCHW FUNERAL DIRECTOR LADY ASSI Twenty-two years D. SCHWEEN RAL DIRECTOR AND EMPERIAL LADY ASSISTANT Twenty-two years in Business St. MILW THE STAR HAIR A Wonderful Hair Dress A Wonderful Hair Dr One thousand agents w made. We want agents in to sell THE STAR HAIR wonderful preparation. O without straightening irons Sells for 25c a box—or value. Any person that w be convinced. No matter w your hair, just give THE ST a trial and be convinced. box. If you wish to be an we will send you a full sup work with at once; also ap money by Money Order to FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER LADY ASSISTANT Twenty-two years in Business THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. 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