The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-13
CHICAGO, ILL.
Especial to The Blade.)

What are you reading? The Sc
lection of reading matter demands
much care and should be as studious-
ly attended to, as the selection of
clothing. Don't read to pass the
time away, but read that you may
be benefited thereby. Literature
that helps to prepare for a useful
life; Literature that tells of the good
doings and sayings of your race;
Literature that should be on the
reading table of every race lover.
Such is the purpose of The Blade;
and to do our share in disseminat-
ing such literature, we are prepared
to offer good wages and steady en-
ployment to 100 live wires. Call at
the Office, 1928 Dearborn St.
Salesmanship is the greatest pro-
fession in the world. 1t employs
more people, involves more money
and touches more closely the daily
life and comfort of human beings,
than any other profession. Civiliza-
tion and progress depend largely on
the processes of salesmanship. No
man lives to himself alone. His
wants must be supplied by other in
dividuals and he must in turn supp
ly their wants. This interchange of
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Lawyers or doctors find it neces-
sary to spend some time in prepar-
ing themselves and even then do not
consider themselves experts they
have had actual experience and prac-
tice. This is the mission of The
Blade, in starting its school of sales
manship with a wide field, good op-
portunity and steady employment.
No better profession can be learned.
Come and get actual experience.
On account of sickness in the resi-
dence of Mrs. Lou Ella Young, D. G..
r. N. G., the article she was TO pre-
pare for this issue, will be delayed
for a while. That, and all the arti-
cles we have promised will positively
be published in turn; all members
should order their copy in advance.
In order to not miss any of the great
articles by prominent women of the
race, subscribe now while the cam
paign is on.
Englewood Lodge 4230, met the
3rd inst. with 40 members present,
the spirit of good feeling prevailed.
The Master of the Universe has
blessed us with new brothers to fill
the vacancies caused by the call to
the colors of the u. S. A. Two
months have elapsed since we had
brother on the sick list. In the same
length of time we have initiated
twelve therefore we have much to be
thankful for. Have on hand three
new applicants. 1t is now time to
elect our officers for next year, be
careful to elect brothers that will
carry the banner of the G. U. 0. of
o. F. to victory and success.
A few days more and the New
Year will be upon US. What are your
prospects? Fave you made resolu-
ton to improve ycar condition IN
life? Do you need assistance to
help you to achieve your desire? If
YOU do come to The Blade Office,
1928 Dearborn st. and get started
in the right way.
John Blake of Dallas, Texas, spent
a few days in the city last week.
Mrs. Frank Dudley, 3446 S. State
St., is on the sick list.
Notices have been posted of the
coming lecture to be given at the
Olivet Baptist Church, Dec: 18th by
the Hon. Roscoe Conklin Simmons.
1t is up to US to show him our graft
tude and support by turning out in
full force to hear him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Fl. Burton,
5206 Wabash Ave-, entertained last
Sunday at dinner, Miss BERTHE Wash
ington of Tuskegee, Ala, and Mr..
Jas. V. Taylor of Chicago. Miss
Washington is niece oil the late
Booker T. Washington, and a pian-
ist of extra ordinary ability.
One of the business men OF this
city, who is making a name for him
self, is Mr.. J. H. Wright, who is
manager and owner of the Wrights
Employment Agency.
Last Sunday evening the social
workers of Olivet Baptist Church,
gave their various ideas as to what
makes an ideal husband. Different
points were made, which did not set
we'll with the husbands in question.