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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Unusual interest is being shown this
year in the Indianapolis night schools
for colored people. ii. S. Gruyer. as
sistant superintendent. is placing spe-
cial emphasis on having the evening
schools meet the needs of the various
communities In which they are located.
The directors are w. A. Hacker, head
of the attendance department, and A.
S. Hurrell, head of the vocational
work of the city schools. The courses
in the schools depend on the demands
for certain work. Glasses are offered
In all academic subjects, with special
classes for those who have completed
public school work, and desire to en-
ter the civil service, and in plain sew
Ing dressmaking, cooking, millinery,
embroidery and crocheting, cleaning,
pressing, repairing and tailoring for
men and women, shoe repairing, cleo
trical work, carpentry and cabinet
making. The original idea of the night
school was to decrease illiteracy, and
this object has not been lost sight of
In the present demand for Industrial
education. Illiteracy among colored
people I'm indianapolis is perhaps
greater than in many northern cities,
because the central location of the
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Much excellent work among its own
race has been done by the Colored So
cial Service bureau since its inception
in August. This bureau was estab-
lished by NJ. A. Turner, superintendent
Of the Houston Foundation. to super
sede the old colored branch of the
Houston foundation.
Prof. T. j. Hodges Is as the head
OF this organization and Prof. J. ID.
Boggan handles its finances.
One OF the principal objects of the
bureau is to take up and carry on
relief work among Negroes that was
formerly held In charge by the Negro
branch of the foundation.
Aside from the relief work, the
constructive measures that would tend
toward the betterment of the living
and moral conditions Of the eolored
population of Houston.
With these ends in view the follow
Ing committees were appointed:
Health and sanitation; rescue and
safeguarding the Negro youth home
economies; social service center; kim
dergarten relief; finance; employ
ment bureau: church cooperation;
case committee.
Superintendent Turner. who Is keen
ly interested in the Negro problem of
the South, Is gratified at the deep and
earnest response his efforts have re-
ceiyed from some of the representa-
tive Negroes of the city. In fact, he
hopes to be able to present TO the
country at large a tangible example
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

of the good to come to the Negro by
leading and encouraging him to self
help.
1t is the desire of the foundations
head to demonstrate the effectiveness
of cooperation between the white
man and the Negro in those things so
essential to the uplift of the Negro
and the general health and welfare
of the community (Tex.)
Post.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

its last stages. |
tried Dodd's Kid
ney Pills. After
using two boxes |
was somewhat re-
lieyed and ! STOP
ped the treatment.
In the spring OF
the next year |
had another at.
tack. | went for
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Curiosity Plaued.

"Don't think me meddlesome, but
that's a sweet-scented note you have
there"
Its merely an engraved invitation
from a tailor to look over his fall and
winter fabrics. He scented the darned
things so every man who gets one will
be sure TO open it."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

The necessity of Negroes at all
times realizing the Importance of
friendship with the southern white
man, the Negroes neighbor and friend,
was stressed by N S. Adkins in an
address at Shiloh Baptist church,
Houston, Texas, reports the Post of
that city. Adkins compared the Negro
who seeks betterment in foreign fields
to the crew of the vessel that was dy
ing of thirst when their ship had drift
ed from the ocean into river of fresh
water. whatever sins the South may
be called upon to bear, when it comes
TO business, pure and simple, 1t is in
the South that the Negro is given a
mans chance in the commercial
world" he said. "Our greatest danger
is that in the great leap from slavery
to freedom we may overlook the fact
that the masses of us are to live by
the production of our hands, and that
we fail to keep In mind that we shall
prosper in proportion as we learn to
dignity and glorlfy common labor and
put brains and skill into the common
occupations. No race can prosper I'M
I'll II learns that there is as much dig
nifty in filling a field as In writing
poem. 1t Is at the bottom of life that
we must begin and not at the top, nor
should We permit our grievances to
overshadow our opportunities" The
white people of the South who look
to foreign immigrants to help develop
the South, he said, should also cast
down their buckets and take adyan-
tage Of the opportunities afforded in
assisting the 100000 Negroes of the
South to make the country bloom. "As
we have proved our loyalty to you in
the past In nursing your children,
watching by the sickbed of your moth
ers and often following them with
tear-dimmed eyes to the grave, so shall
we stand by you in the future with
devotion that no foreigner can APP
proach," he said, addressing himself
TO the white men of the South.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
What to Do n LIoht Goes out.

II your electric lights are cut on sud
denly a very good light can be made
In the following manner; Melt table
spoonful OF lard and pour II In the top
of baking powder can. Put In four
strands OF ordinary white wrapping
Irvine. allowing one end TO stand up
for about one.half Inch above the edge
of the can. Light the end the same
as a candle.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Great Improvement.

Il hear reform wave struck CHG
gersyllle," remarked the travelling
man.
Yes" replied the village merchant.
"And ! can't say that I'm sorry"
"of course not
THE boys used TO SIT around my
stove all winter and spit tobacco Juice
on II. They chew gum now"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

SOAP Is STRONGLY ALKALINE
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with La Creole" Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price. $1.00.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
COVETED az ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. II yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store it to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Pecan ST., Carbonate. III.
This herbal ronic for women iss
made up in liquid or tablet form, and
can be obtained in any drug store i'm
the United States. 1t contains no al-
cohol or narcotic, and its Ingredients
are printed on the label. Purely a
herbal tonic derived from roots and
herbs.-Adv,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Chicago. quoting from newspaper
OF August 3. 1851. nov has the enor-
nous population of $4,000, an increase
of 10000 in the last year
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Satisfied With Results

have been selling DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root for six and one-half years
md my customers are always satisfied
with the results obtained from the use
IF the medicine and speak favorably re-
yarding 1t. l have used it for pain in
the back" and bottle or two put me in
good shape and made me feel fine again.
believe DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root will
cure any cases for which II is recommend
ed if they are not Of too long standing.
Very truly yours,
FRANK JENKINS, Druggist.
Pilgrim. Texas.
so -o,r
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The SysteT

Take the Old Standard GROVE S
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula Is
printed on every label. showing !. is
Quinine and Iron in a iasieiess form. The
Quinino drives out malaria. the Iron
builds up the system. so cents
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

An instrument has been invented to
check quickly and accurately the align
ment of automobile wheels TO ascertain
IL they track correctly
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

pessimist is a man who never
smiles-except when he faces the bar
tender.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

The day may be dim and long, but
II may also be sanetifled by golden
deeds.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

The output of the bureau of fish
cries in stocking the waters Of this
country amounted TO more than A.
000.000000 specimens last year.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
womAn,s GROWING GLORY

is her hair. IL yours is streaked with
ugly. grizzly. gray hairs. use La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t In
the natural way. Price s1.00.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

A woman is seldom satisfied when
an old dress is forced to do her a good
turn
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
THE PROFESSORS STATEMENT.

Prof. Aug. F. w. Sehmitz, Thomas.
Okla, writes: Il was troubled with
Backaehe for about twenty-five years.
When told l had Bright's Disease In
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

To lessen the shocks a new detach-
able tandem seat for motorcycles is
equipped with both horizontal and yer
teal springs and has a back rest.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Air-cooling methods OF the rapid-fire
guns now in use have proved made
Quate and the soldiers seem TO think
that water cooling la superior.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

More than 30 feet of tin tubing, filed
with peas. Is used by an English in
yentor TO filter the scratching and me-
tailic sounds from monograph music.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Send DR. KimT Bnghamon a sample bottle
oned sea at al
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

The little green apple Is ripe for
mischief.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Hard work Is easier than hard
worry.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
w. N. u, ST. LOUIS, NO. 49-1efe.
A BOON TO WOMANKlND.
Carbondale, Ill.--'I consider DIR.

Pierce's Favorite
Prescription a
great boon to
womankind for
female weakness
and constipation,
also for innamma-
ton of the blad-
der and organs
for which l have
been greatly benz
Gifted. MRS. l.
w. MILLER. 308,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

In the Ranks of the Idle.
as this gun working nowY
mo sir. It's discharged" Record
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Russians are to colonize in South
Arnerico
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Death continues to exact it's heavy
toll among Alabama's Negro popula-
tion, while the black race at the same
time is less prolific than the white
population of the state, according to
statistics for September, published by
the state board of health. However,
the Negro race cannot be counted as
dying out, as the birth rate exceeds
the death rate nearly s per cent. For
the month of September there were
reported 4,703 births. OF these 3,0SS
were white and 1,61S colored. The
total birth rate of the month was 24.3
per 1000 of population. The white
birth rate was 27.1 and the eolored
20.4. There were 2,119 deaths report
ed. OF these 1,0S6 were white and
1893 were colored. The total death
rate was 1913. The white death rate
was 9.5 and the colored was 1877.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

Hampton institute cannot begin to
meet the demands made upon it each
week for trained teachers and other
leaders. Yet the school during the last
year has been filled to Overlooking En-
largement of the Institutes facilities
seems to be essential. In the year 1918
Hampton will have completed so years
of its existence.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

THIS 10 THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will lonk ten years younger IL You
1arken your ugly, grizzly. gray hairs BY
nsing la Creole" Hair Dressing. ADV.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

November 18th, 1915.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-15

November 18th, 1915.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

in increasing their business. on,leav-
ing the place | purposely, but acciden-
tally to them, dropped a sum 1 know
they would not accept had l rendered
it to them. l Immediately returned to
the hotel and did not think they
recognized me. but almost as soon as
| reached my room young girl. hat
less and breathless. rushed in and said
oh. Miss Davenport. you dropped this
going out of our place today
"I told the young girl to take it back
home to her father; that it was not Il
gift, but only loan, and they could
return it to me at some future time.
Years passed by, and with the boom in
real estate in southern California my
southern friends again regained their
wealth and returned me the money !
had loaned them.
"The New Years day l speak OF
above was the first time they had the
opportunity of thanking me. and 1t is
not the gift prize as much as to know
how highly they held me in their es-
teen for the slight favor l had done
for them"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29
AN ACTRESS
NEW YEARS
DAY
FEW YEARS day." said the
I'M late Fanny Davenport. the
u famous actress, brings

FEW YEARS day" said the
I'M late Fanny Davenport. the
" famous actress, brings
each year to me very
pleasant recollection of what happened
some years ago while playing 'Gis-
monda' I'm Los Angeles. Cal.
at was after my New Years per.
formance. and as | was about to take
my carriage II young lady stepped VI
and handed me little box. which /
opened when l arrived ut the hotel
and found it contained II Jewel serpent
bracelet. There was II card inside with
the following inscriptions: No day bet
ter than this can we express our
thanks to our noble benefactor,' and
the name signed.
..There is quite story connected
with this girl. Years ago. when my
father, the late L. l.. Davenport. made
his southern tours. ut Savannah. Ga.
there was Il family who thought ali
the world of him. On one of these
tours | accompanied my father. and
child as l was at that time | remem
bered our more than bospitable treat
ment by them.
THE war came. and, like many other
southerners. they lost their all and
emigrated TO southern California.
When / first visited Los Angeles with
Fedora / was taking Il walk on the
street. and happening to look up
noticed a name which was very famil
lar to me. 1t immediately entered my
mind that they We're our southern
friends. To make sure | went upstairs
and found that they Were conducting
in a very small way a millinery and
dressmaking establishment.
Il thought Immediately little mon
ey might be of great service to them
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

has flavor as different as it is delightful. \
And that isn't strange, either.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
OF the City Council of the City OF
Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford. Colo. Nov. 3. 1916

Rocky Ford, Colo. Nov. 3. 1916
Council met in regular session. Those
present were: Mayor Roberts, Aldermen
Price Ecton. Lawson and Deweese..
Minutes of the regular meeting Of Nov.
were read and approved.
Application of Kasakawa and K. Sutc
for license to operate pool hall in the
Rocker block on Front street was read.
on motion of Aid. Lawson. seconded by
Aid. Deweese. the lIcence was granted
and bond approved.
Applications for building permits by
Cheek Bros, Elmer Harwood and A. P.
Srokaw were read and en- motion OF
AID. Lawson seconded by Aid. Price same
were granted.
Tne matter Of traffic ordinance viola
tions on Main street was taken up and
thoroiy discussed. Aid. Deweese moved
that the marshal be instructed to notify
all business men on Main street who have
been violating the traffic ordinance that
IN the future no exceptions will be made
IN prosecuting violations of this ordinance,
seconded by Aid. Lawson. Motion pro-
vailed.
Aid. Ectou called the attention OF the
council to the failure of many Rocky Ford
citizens relating to building ash desposit-
ories. after discussing the matter on motion
of Aid. Lawson seconded by Aid. Price.
the fire chief was instructed to see that
proper ash disposi:orles were built where
naeded and to get the material and build
disposI.cry for the City Hall.
Reports of Cemetary Sexton. Water
Commissioner. Clerk. Marshals and Police
Magistrate were read and ordered filed
Nothing further appearing on motion.
council adjourned.
j A. Johnson, Clerk.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29
Notice of Anuunl slcctiud of
ssInck der

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders Of the Rocky
FORD Ditch Company will be held on
Monday, January /. A. D. 1917, at the
hour of 10 o'clock a. m, at the office Of
the Otero Agricultural Club, 400 North
Main street. in the City of Rocky Ford.
Otero County. Colorado. at which meeting
a Board of Five Directors will be elected
for the ensuing year, an assessment voted
for 1917 and such other business as may
properly come before such meeting.
L. R. POLLOCK, Secretary.
Rocky Ford, Colo. Dec. l.. 1916
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

II you will subscribe to The Enterprise
or renew your subscription at once we
will include four standard magazines. all
one year. for only 25 cents extra.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

FOR Sale-Dining table and chairs. book
case. library table and bed room furniture.
5l4 So. Main St, Phone West 2Z5.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

The biggest value we have ever offered
our subscribers is The Enterprise and
four standard magazines. all one year, for
only SlZ5.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

DR.. J. H. Samuel. Dentist. Office over
Rocky Ford National Bank. Office open
Saturday evenings. Phone Ford 80.
Residence phone West l4l
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

You can get four standard magazines
one wear for 25 cents extra by renewing
your subscription to the Enterprise
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

Shoats For Sale.-Phone Ford 254
Hartwell Wagonr, East Swink ave. tt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29

Buy Prince Albert every
tphere tobacco is sold in
toppy red bags, Sc; tidy red
tins, Zoe; handsome pound
and haif-pound tin humi-
dors-and-that corksing fine
pound crystal glass hurni-
dor roi.h sponse-moisfcner
top that keeps the tobacco
in such cieuer trim-oitpaysg
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29
FOR SALE

20 acre farm well improved. undel
Rocky Ford ditch. u mile from Post office
no commission. Address R.. Enterprise
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-29
WELL DRILLING

Both irrigation and stock wells up to
$50 feet deep. Goodner Pump and Mfg.
Co. Phone Ford SOL. Yah and R. r. ave.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-08-17
PUBLIC SALE.

Owing to poor health ] will of
fer at publ cauction on Thurs
day. August 81. al The Blue Bell
dairy i'm Calhoun. Ia. Harrison
county, the following:
! CATTLE Twenty-siX head.
consisting of lwenly-two head of
extra fine dairy COWS. Two fine
blooded bulls. 10 and 10 months
old, Gerneey and Red Poll: Two
| fine calves. 2 months old. one red
/ Poll bull and shorihorn heifer
and calves.
| Will also sell dairy fixtures.
consisting of several dozen pint
and quart milk bottles. good
galvanized crates. one good new
milk cooler, also milk wagon and
/, trained team. This is a clean
! sweep sale and everything will
go mt the high dollar.
| This is a bunch of extra choice
dairy COWS. all easy mixers, big
flow and lncomm0nlY hlgf Test
1 Animals of Very quiet DISPOSE
tion. Come and let me prove it
to YOU.
TERMS: a credit of nine
months time. purchaser giving
a good bankable note drawing s
per cent interest from date. All
sums of of $40 or under cash i'm
hand. No property to be removed
until terms OF sale are complied
with
Free lunch served al noon.
Sale starts at O'Clock prompt
MIR. AND MRS. o. c.. KIG;ER.
owners
Tupper & Son. Auctioneers.
d. +. Cottrell, Clerk.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-08-17
Business Change at mondamIn

Mondamin, Ia, Aug. i6.-A.
Spooner & Son, who have been in
The hardware and lumber bust
ness at this place for good many
years, last week sold the hard
ware, lumber yards and coal
business. together with the build
ings and lots to Mr.. Brown of
Farragut. Invoicing will begin at
once and possession given as
soon as completed. l. r. Spooner
will build a home on his farm
north OF town. and will give his
whole attention to farming and
cattle raising. This firm has
been in business here for a great
many years and will be greatly
missed in business circles.
Preparations for the fraterial
picnic, which will be held here on
Labor day, September 4. are be-
ing made and nothing will be
spared to make this day long to
be remembered. The Magnolia
band has been procured to fur
nish the music and Rev. " NJ
Elston OF Woodbinc will he The
speaker. Both the w. o. w. and
the NJ. w. A. lodges are arrang-
7 ing for drill teams to he present
on that day, who will hold a COM
pciiiivc drill. Hot coffee will be
served ON the grounds and every
thing done To make things pleas
ant for all present.
Work has been resumed on the
Wallis building again after a
long delay and il is hoped that
it will soon be ready for occu-
pancy. The 10. O. f. hail is now
completed and he lodges viii
soon move into the new part.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-08-17
Bread Going to Six Cents.

Chicago, Aug. rs. Because OF
an advance i'm flour bakers thru
out the country are preparing to
act concertedly i'm advancing the
price OF a scent loaf of bread to
is cents. according to p. :,chultze.
head of one of Ghicago's largest
baking concerns. today. The adj
vance may come within two
weeks, he said.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-08-17
Original Notice.

state of Iowa. Harrison County,
In he district court of the state
of Iowa IN and for Harrison
county, at the November term,
A. ID. 1916 Mamie 4. William
son. plaintiff, vs. James o.
William defendant.
To jaime o. Williams ON, defend
ant:
i7ou are hereby notified that
there is now ON file u petition by
said plaintiff, Mamie f. William
SON. IN the office OF the clerk of
the district court OF said county
and state. claiming of you a de-
cree of divorce on the ground of
Without any reasonable
or gust cause. and asking for the
of three minor children,
To vii /; Glenn Williamson, Ralph
w llliamson and Ruby William
SON, and for such other relief as
seems equitable TO the court and
the costs of this action.
For other and further parlic-
ulars see petition now on file.
And that unless you appear and
defend before noon Of The second
day of the November term of the
district court, commencing at
Logan. i'm said county, on The 9Th
day of November. 1916. default
will be entered against YOU and
judgment rendered thereon.
Dated This 18th day of August,
1916.
MAMIE f. WILLIAMSON,
j. s. Dem ELL. Plaintiff.
ROSS MLATCsHLIN,
Attorneys.
Ml7-21-3I-Si.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-08-17
Dedication Post Cards.

Post card pictures OF the dedi-
cation of st. patrick's school are
now on sale at The Brown drug
store. al9
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-08-17

The aid society of the w. r. c..
will meet with Mrs. j. c. Galley
Friday afternoon at 2::3O. Every
member is asked to be present.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-08-17

This hot weather calls for
ready to-eat victuals, such as you
find in great varities. Gilmore $
Sanitary grocery.