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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15
PRESENT DAY PROBLEMS


The problems confronting the col
ored people Of this country are sub
stantially the same today in all sec
tlons, differing less in kind than in
degree, Their solution, IL ever to be
attained, must be sought by practically
the same methods; for, whatever is
able to convince the white people of
one section that the colored man pos
sesses all the inherent qualities belong
ing to the human race, will appeal
strongly to those Of every other sec
ton, and will 90 far toward securing
for him all his Inherent rights.
The Race is today passing through
the most critical stage Of its career.
The North has gradually undergone a
change III its attitude toward it, and
no longer accord it that paternal CON
slderation as Of yore. Its members are
compelled to rely more upon their own
resources--to employ their owr in
genuity in their battle for existence.
1t is therefore of prime Importance
that they possess themselves of all the
attributes of true manhood, maintain
themselves with dignity and poise, and
bring to whatever they undertake, all
their skill, power and fidelity, that
they may thereby convince the other
race of their right to be treated as
real men
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15
Ruth, No. Is, G. U. o. of Q. T..
States of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Arfetter Miller, y. G. NJ. n. G., All
Seventeenth St, Cairo. III.
Cairo, ILL.,, Dec, 18th, 1916.
Special Message.


Greetings; To all Household of
Ruths and Juveniles of the Jurisdic-
ton of Illinois and Wisconsin.
l appeal to all to cooperate with
the Administration in building up the
the General Laws and the Laws of
Eden District, Grand Household of
Ruth, No. Is, Grand United Order of
Odd Fellows. Note General Laws OF
1912 and 1914. (See pages II and 70,
sections l, :. 5, 4, s. 6. :, s, 9, 10, II,
Is, IA. II. Is and 1917
The second Sunday in May is An
nual Thanksgiving Day of the G. T.
Q. of Q. f. and II. H. of K.
See Proceedings for Children's
Day.
See Proceedings for the District
Grand Lodge No. 9, and Eden Dis.
trict Grand II. II. of r., No. is. which
meets in Sparta, H., the first Tues.
Arfetter Miller, d. G. NJ. n. G.
AIT Seventeenth Street,
Cairo, Illinois.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15
WOMAN'S REALM
Conducted by Miss Marie A. Burgette
NOTE-All communication to this department must b
signed. The will be published unless desired

Mrs. r. F. ST.
We give you herewith a few facts
in reference to the Rosenwald Bene-
factions for Y. M. c. A. work, this
week. In next weeks issue we will
take up the rural schools.
ION December 80, 1910, Mr.. julius
Rosenwald of Chicago MADE a propo-
sition through the Young Mems Chris
tan Assn. of that city whereby he
offered to donate the sum of $25, 900
to every city in the United States
which would raise by public subscrip-
ton $4,000 for the purpose of erect
ing an association building for colored
men and boys TO cost, with land, build
ing and furnishings not less than 500
600. The period covered by this offer
expired on December 80, 1915.
The full fund has been raised and
buildings completed in the following
cities; Washington, Philadelphia, In
dianapolis, Kansas City, Cincinnati
anu RHlC1Eo' 1 he 1OllOWlHg CUES nave
secured in bona fide subscriptions the
entire amount subscribed: New York,
Brooklyn, Atlanta, St. Louis, Balti-
more I'D Nashville. eNw York hav-
ing also subscribed the amount for a
similar building for colered women
and girls: Mr.. Rosenwald made this
possible. Baltimore and Nashville were
granted an extension of time on the
assurance that the money would be
raised in six months. 1t is probable
that when all these subscriptions were
paid Mr., Rosenwald was called upon
to donate 1926, 900
WOMAN'S WORK.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15

The Blade is for sale at Scotts
News Stand, 283 4th ST., Milwaukee.
Robinson and Heard, 1929 State St,
Chicago, Ill.
Little Dandy Hotel, Rockford, Ill.
Percy Hills, 426 Race St., Beloit,
Wis.
Hills Grocery Store, 65l +. Day
ton ST., Madison, Wis.
Trotter and Hopkins Pool and Bill
lard Parlors, 222 f. Main St, Madi-
son, Wis.
News for publication may be left
at either of these places.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15
RUTH

(Tune: Mountain Railroad.)
In this life we find some Ruthites
With Neomis courage bold
They have wandered far from Moab
To Judea's land I'm told.
There they meet with dear old Boaz,
And the nearer kinsman too,
In the presence of nine elders
They decided what to do.
Chorus
Oh, dear sisters, let Ruth guide you
In the paths of Peace and Love.
Happiness will then betide you.
Prosperity comes from above.
1t was time Of barley harvest,
Cleaners few were in the field.
Reapers marvelled at the beauty
That to Israel was revealed,
Now and then they'd drop a bundle
At their Masters great command.
For the maiden who'd forsaken
The heather Gods Of Moab's land.
Boaz taken his sandal
Just to show his love for Ruth,
Gave it to the nearer kinsman
Sealed the bond of peace and truth.
Ruth became blessed mother
Of a noted line of kings,
And her name is found connected
With the Lowly Nazarene.
In respons to the letter of last wee
we have received two replies. We pull
lish the shorter letter in the hop
that it will answer the question pre-
pounded. The second will be pull
lished next week
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15

What is the cause Of the exodus of
colored people from the south" writes
a correspondent For the same reason
the Children of Israel left Egypt. See
Exodus, First Chapter, Verses TIA.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15

When Milwaukee goes dry, then
will it be time to sit up and take no
tice, says the Rochester Herald No,
brother, it will then be too late Yes,
too late
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15

The Ruth song requested in last
weeks paper is given below. 1t was
written by Mrs. Nora Fields Taylor,
P. D. G. NJ. n. G. Eden District,
Household of Ruth.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15

st. Benedict Settlement is homo
for colored working girls and women
of good morals. Anyone found in.
ducing them to an immoral place or
play will be punished to the fullest
extent of the law.
Mrs. Laura Duncan,
S23 Winnebago St.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15

1t is reported that they are giving
all Mexican immigrants baths at the
border Another overt act" War
certainly is what General Sherman
said it was.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15
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The Blade is operating an employ
ment agency; all kinds of work fur
nished.
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Trade with the Merchants who ask
for your patronage through the col.
umns Of the Blade,
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NOTICE.

The D. G. l.. is not responsible
for any financial obligation Of The
Blade.
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j. A. Josey, Editor and Manager.
Phones 6756-3369.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15

YOU WILL FIND REAL BAR
GAINS IN SPRING GOODS AT
COINS GENERAL STORE, 754 w.
WASHINGTON AVE.
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THE STAR HAIR GROWER
A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower
A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grnwer

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
wonderful preparation. Can be used with or
without Strengthening irons.
Sells for 25c box-one 25c box proves its
value. Any person that will use Csc box will
be convinced No matter what has failed to grow
your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER
trial and be convinced. Send Csc for full size
box. If you wish to be an agent send 81 90 and
we will send you full supply that you can begin
work with at once; also agents terms. Send all
money by Money Order to
THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr.
Northern Branch, 113 Clark St, Evanston III.
Southern Branch, P. 0. Box s12, Greensboro.
N. C.
Persons in the South can get their goods three
days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR
GROWER, Mfr, P. o. Box s12, Greensboro,
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15
BLADELETS

Refuses To Accept Office says a
newspaper headline. Where? Ger
tainly not in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-15

All news for publication must
reach our office by Tuesday and must
be written on one side of the paper.
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WOMAN'S WOR

Read at Ogden Day Exercises.
IDA MARTIN, P. NJ. N. G., 1913
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25

F. A. Otis sold 17s0 bags of rice to the Lonoke mill through the Carlisle office of the South. ern Rice Growers assoclation last week. They also sold over 400o bags to the same mill for Mr. c. W. Hewitt. This rice brought good prices. and Mir. Roman the manager informs us that it is his belief that prices of rice will get better from this time. as the usual holiday lag is about over and things are begin ming to liven up.
 Dr. Muzzy Is grinding about zoo bushels of rice for stock feed The rice was raised oa old ground and has considerable red in it that makes it unfit for the market. He will put the land in some other kind of crops this year give it a rest from the pro duction of rice. pr. Muzzy has fattened his hogs on rice and finds that its excellent for that purpose when 1t is properly ground. He will grind lot of rice on his steel mill for othe~ farmers to be nsed for their cat tie and horses.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25

Messrs. Griffin < Son shipped another car of hogs to St. Louis Saturday. They were extra good and brought the top of the mar ket.
 Ladies and misses rain coats at an attractive price at Buech- ley x.
 Mr. c. T. Young of Route No l was in town trading Saturday and while here came in and ad vanced his name on our subscrip- ton list for another year.
 Mr. A. s Rutherford who has been receiving the Independent regular for some time at Hazen wasin Monday and had his paper changed to Carlisle, and advanc- ed his subscription to Jan 1918.
 A shipment of salads. cups. saucers, plates and other dishes just received at Buechley's.
 Mr. w. E. Crane, who runs a dairy farm east of town was here Wednesday on business and called at the Independent office and made himself good for an mother year.
 SALES MEN WANTED to SO. licit orders for lubricating oils, greases and pants. Salary or Com mission. Address the HAIR. VEY OIL co, CLEVELAND. 0.
 The second number of the Lee ture course was given at the High school auditorium Tuesday night and was greeted by large audience considering the inclem ent weather.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25

Go to Baechley's for your cheviots and shirtings.
 Mr. J. N. Padgett of route , was in town Saturday and ca led at the Independent office.
 Miss Anna Jessup has just closed a successful term of school at he Overs Ridge school.
 Mr. c. ] Cox of Hagen Route No. } was in the city Saturday and had his name added to our subscription list.
 Mr. H. 1. Buechley has Scent sale ad in this issue of the Inde pendent. Read his ad and take advantage of his offerings.
 A large crowd of country peo pie were in town Saturday trad ing With our merchants, Wno dlQ good business
 Mr. J. L. DuCharme and daughters, Misses Marian and Graziella visited in Little Rock several days last week.
 Mr. w. H. Moore made us a pleasant call Tuesday morning and had his name added to our subscription list.
 Sims & Stauber. received a Car load of Ford cars Monday. several of which have been sold for some time.
 Mir. R. ]. Scott who recently purchased the Davis Bros. gro cery stock has an advertisement in this issue. Read it and call on Him when in need of anything in his line.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25
Enforcing Sunday Laws

New Orleans. La, Jan 21.- Grocery stores, cigar and tobac- co shops and saloons were closed here today on orders issued by police officials for a rigid enforce ment of the state Sunday closing laws Never before. public offic- ialS said. have the Sunday closing laws been so rigidly enforced here
 A second mass meeting will be held under the auspices of the Citizens League of Louisiana Tuesday night to discuss Sun day closing laws and vice condi- tiOns.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25
Report Gold Discovered

Rogers, Jan. 21.-Promising specimens of gold ore have been discovered by miners who have been prospecting alongthe White river east of Springdale.
 Anew mining company, with a capital of 100000, has been orga- nized to develop tract of 160 acres, on which a lease has been secured.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25
Water Causes Many
 Fires.

Strange as 1t may seem many apparently harmless substances handled daily, become danger ous when influenced by water and moisture
 J. s. Speed tire prevention ex- pert of Arkansas, calls attention to the following chemicals han dled in ordinary commercial lines. which are responsible for many fires when careleSSly ex< posed to water or excess mois ture:
 Lime, sodium peroxide, fine dust, calcium carbide. notalllc sodium ard potassium, foani in drug stores, hard ware stores and garages.
 In the fertilizer industry. fish scrap. garbage t4nkage. and dried blood are subject to spon taneous. ignition rnder conditions of excess moistu re.
 Nitrate of soda uags carelessly handled around warehouses, farm houses and barns are pro. life causes of fire Of seemingly unknown origin.
 Hay stored in damp weather. before it is properly cnred, or wet by a leak in the barn root is a frequent cause of fires.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25

FOR RENT-One small house and barn one half mile from Car lisle. Apply to " E, Crane, Rt. 5 Carlisle, Ark. 3G Pup
 Mr s. W. Pearson has opened up complete grocery store in connection with his restaurant and in the future will be prepar- ed to serve the people of Carlisle with anything they want in the edible line. Read his ad in this paper.
 Mr. E. M. Stauber X Son had us print fo1 them a nice order of stationery last week. Every pro- gressiye farmer needs printed stationery It makes his letters look more business like and in sures the return of his letters if they ore not delivered to the par ties to whom he writes.
 A few odds and ends in un derwear, men's work coats, boys mackinaws, misses sweaters, men sweaters, (in white onlyl that will be greatly reduced dur ing the 9c sale at Buechley's.
 We see from the Washington dispatches that there is a possi l bility of union between the pro- gressives and prohibitionists Now if the bull moosers can get the republicans and socialists to join them, the democrats may have cause to worry
 The Hazen Power and Light Co. started their morning ser vice Tuesday morning, giving light from five to seven o'clock. For the benefit of those who have electric irons, they will run three hours each Tuesday morning, beginning next Tuesday-from 8:30 to 11:30.-Hazen Herald.
 W. T. McB idle of Little Rock, was here the first of the week looking after 90 head of cattle that he is feeding on his farm three miles south of town. These cattle were bought on the Kan sas City feeder market. and Mr. Mcbride says they are doing fine
 The latest cotton report shows that there were 41,414 bales gin ned in Lonoke county in 1916 against B, 843 bales in 1915, mak- ing a gain of 8,571 bales. Miss issippi county shows the largest output of al y county in the state, the mum Der of bales being 56, ,505 against 0,697 in 1915. The total number of bales in the state were 1,060, IT against 753, 180 in 1915.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25
Mrs. H. G. Kring Dead.

Mrs. H. c. Kring passed away at the home of her son in this city Sunday afternoon at o'clock Mrs. kring had been in bad health for quite awhile, but sud denly grew worse Mrs. Kring was born in 1858 in Ontario Can, ada, being 58 years old. The fun eral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Baptist church of which she was d member. Rev. l.. Tomme conducting the services. The floral display was beautiful. The remains was laid to rest in Carlisle cemetery. Mrs. kring was the mother of 6 children of whom are living; Mrs. Fred Lii ly, Mrs. Carl Lilly. Nj B Kring and Irwin kring all of Carlisle. The Independent joins the many friends of the family in extend ing their heartfelt sympathy to the bereayed ones left to mourn her loss.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25

Taft says the League to En- force Peace, of which he is the head. must be right, for Rcose- eyelt is attacking # on one side and William Jennings Bryan is pouring hot shot into it from the other. We are neutral. but Mr. Taft will find hundreds of Amer jeans who agree with him.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25

IUGN. 1. J l. | lZEf anu AIT Perrin were Little Rock visitors Tuesday.
 Mr. D L. Savage, deputy pros ecuting was in the city on busi- ness Monday.
 RUB MY.TISM- Antisep. tic relieves Rheumatism. Sprains Neuralgia, etc. 30 013t
 Mrs. w. s. Turner of L . nok was in the city this week the guest of her daughter, Mrs. c $. Ayres.
 The case of John Carson, charged with the theft of S20 from W. O. Gillian oi Carlisle, December F. was dismissed on judgment for costs. Little Rock Gazette Court News.
 Bob Russom who is employed in Young & Sons store is in Little Rock this week taking treatment for his eyes. The In dependent hopes that the treat ment may be successful,
 The states attorney of Virgin ia has ruled that persons not the heads of families who bring Ii quor into that state will be pros ecuted. Whereupon, Official Scor. CT Dan Cupid credits states at torney with an assist.
 Taft says the League to En- force Peace, of which he is the head. must be right, for Rcose- eyelt is attacking # on one side and William Jennings Bryan is pouring hot shot into it from the other. We are neutral. but Mr. Taft will find hundreds of Amer jeans who agree with him.
 l.. B. Krshka is preparing for the farmers in the way of getting his farm machinery warehouses straightened up and in shape for the spring trade He has just re. ceived one car of implements. and has another on the road. There is promise of another sue. cessful year for the farmers dur ing 1917.
 MT, Frank DeyOrek is putting down one of the largest sized rice wells that the Nicholson Brown Company make, on his farm just south of Screeton, with winch he expects to water a large tract of rice land this season. MesSrs Ed Elwell and Lawrence Coffey are doing the work. and say they are getting along nicely.
 c. c. Perkins began moving the Humphries house Tuesday morning preparatory to putting up his new store building which he will begin the erection of in few days. He wi 1 put up build ing 25x70 feet. It will be br ok veneer and will make nice place for his store. Iti is a good loca ton. The Independent wishes him much success.
 Mrs. Amelia Tannehi'l was the recipient of several nice presents in honor of her list birthday. which was Wednesday Mrs. TannehlIl is in good health. and it the visa of the Independ ent that she may enjoy many more birthdays and that they may all be full of health and hap piness. Even at her advanced age she iS an expert at fancy work and has many very valua able pieces of her hand work that she prizes very highly.
 Mir. A. H. Ford. manager of Alexander rice farm was in the city Wednesday and while here gave us nice order for printed stationary. This is something every farmer needs just as much
The Carlisle independent., 1917-01-25

The states attorney of Virgin ia has ruled that persons not the heads of families who bring Ii QUOT into that state will be pros ecuted. Whereupon, Official Scor CT Dan Cupid credits states at torney with an assist.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-02

that he loves meT' she asked. "All
Mexlcans are gallant and pay absurd
compliments. It's just n way they have.
He has never spoken u word that could
give ~offense." As Dolores said moth.
Ing, she went on, hesitatingly, II can't
very well refuse 10 see him, for I don't
possess even a receipt to show that he
took those cattle"
"Oh, you must not offend him." Do
lores agreed. hastily, "or we'd never
leave Mexico alive" With which cheer
ing announcement the housekeeper
heaved a deep sigh and went about her
duties with a gloomy face.
Longorlo arrived that afternoon, and
Alaire received him In the great naked
living room Of the hacienda. with her
best attempt at formality. But her
GOODNESS served not in the least to chill
his fervor.
"senora," he cried, eagerly. II have
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-08-02
CHAPTER Xxx. Pyax
Ia Ferla,

Ia feria.
"what's this l hear about war;" Do
lores inquired OF her mistress. n few
days after their arrival at La Feria.
''They tell me that Mexico IL invaded
and that the American soldiers have
already killed more than a thousand
women and children"
"Who tells you this?" Alaire asked.
1.-THE men-everybody." Dolores
waved n hand In the direction OF the
other ranch buildings. Our people are
buzzing like bees with the news, and,
Of course, no u cares to work when
the Americans are coming"
II shall have to put an end to such
talk"
This morning the word came TINT
the revolution is ended and that the
soldiers OF both parties are uniting to
fight for their liberties. They say the
gringos are killing oil the old people
everyone, In fact, except the girls,
whom they take with them. Already
they have begun the most horrible
practices. Why, at Espinal"-Dolores
eyes were round-"would you believe
it?-those Yankee soldiers ate n baby !
They roasted the little dear like n
cabrito and ate It! l tell you, It makes
wild talk among the peladors."
"Do you believe such stories?"
Alaire inquired, with some amusement
"Um-m-not altogether. But. all the
same, I think 1t is time we were going
home"
"This Is home. for me, Dolores"
"Yes, but nov that war"
"There isn't any war. and there
won't be any. However, II you are
nervous I'll send you back to Las Pal.
mas ut once"
"Glory III God! It would be the end
OF me-. These Mexicans would recog-
nize me instantly as IN American, for
I have the appearance and the culture.
You can imagine what would happen
to me. They would tear me from the
train. 1t was nothing except General
Longorio's soldiers that brought US
safely through from Neuvo Pueblo"
Then I'm glad that he insisted up
on sending them with us. Now tell the
ranch-hnnds TO put no faith In these
ridiculous stories. II they wish the
truth let them ask General Longorio
he will be here today and quiet their
fears"
you think he intends to pay US for
our cattle2"
Eyes"
Dolores pondered a moment. "Well,
perhaps he does-it is not his money,
For that matter, he would give all Mex,
leo II you asked Il. Use! His love
consumes him like n fever"
Alaire stirred uneasily; then she
rose and went to IN open window,
which looked out into the tiny patio
with its trlckling fountain and It's rank,
INTENDED plants. "Why do you insist