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Gunnison news-champion., 1918-09-13

The above is especially interesting
to Gunnison ranchmen because the
Russian sunflower grows very well in
this higher mountain region. In the
war garden of the writer, dozen or
so plants are right now eight to ten
feet high and seem little affected by
the frosts. 1t is true that in our short
season, only one of the heads gives
evidence of getting ripe, but we do
not understand that for silage it is
necessary to ripen the heads. Prob
ably, as with corn, reasonably firm
seed is all that is desirable.
Just for experiment, we have been
feeding one sunfower every night to
milk COW, cutting the heavy stalk
into short pieces. The COW eats every
shred and calls for more One stalk
weighs ten to tweny pounds.
Now, here is something worth while
experimenting with. Gunnison has
every advantage of dairy country
grass, water and climate, and with
the one exception that the season was
a little too short to raise corn for sill
age. II now the Russian sunfower
proves better than corn, and it can
be successfully grown here, we have
one of the biggest things that ever
happened to our county. Every
ranchman could Immediately begin to
figure on silo. Five years ago
there was not silo in Delta county.
Now there are a hundred. What
would it mean to the stock industry
here if this idea is successful.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-09-13

Thru the efforts of the State Fair
Commission and j. L. Beaman, man
ager of the state fair which is TO be
held in Pueblo September 1928, a
reduced railroad rate has been secur-
ed for all the Fair visitors. From any
point in Colorado to Pueblo, the fare
for the round trip will be one and one
half, the one way price, plus the war
tax. Tickets will be placed on sale
on September %, and will be good
leaving Pueblo until September 29.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-09-13

Tone letter, postmarked August
18th, but with the first page left out
by censor starts with) "prisoners and
guns for the Allies. If things keep
going like they are now, believe it
will about be over this fall. We are
going to do our darndest to clean
things up this year. The pictures
you sent of the service flag raising do
not show many young fellows in the
crowd, so guess they must be pretty
well cleaned out around there. You
can bet there will be big doings when
we do come back. Well guess / will
have to stop for this time. Be sure
and write often as you can. even il you
don't hear from me very regular now.
will send letter or card every
chance l get, use the same address
tin / give some other. Don't worry
about what is going on over here, for
believe me the Hun will have his hands
fun when this bunch gets after them.
August 22nd.
Well we are still here, packed up to
10 any time word comes TO leave.
Your letter Of July 18th came TO-
day, ! few days later than the one Of
the 18th. ! have not received any pa
peRs for quite while but suppose they
are It some Of our mail depots watt
I'M TO be sent ont. Be sure and send
letters the same as you have, md l
Vil eet them wherever We are.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-09-13
UP AND DOWN THE VALLEYS

The price Of sugar is TO go up one
cent pound very shortly we are told.
This is probably because of :he higher
cost OF importating the large amount
needed TO piece out our own crop from
cane and beets. We are getting used
to il.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-09-13
EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS
FROM EARL WARBURTON
France, August 6, 1918.


Dear Mother:
We are still having pretty good
weather here with some rain. Most
Of the haying is done around here, and
the grain is getting pretty well ripen-
ed up. If nothing hurts the grain
now, there will be good crop. am
going on leave in a few days for a
week or ten days, to pretty place, all
expenses are payed while there, 50 one
can have good time on few dollars.
How do you like the way the "Yanks"
are putting the "Huns" on the high
lope? ! guess the Kaiser thinks that
the U. s. "third" class fighting men
are pretty good, hope the Allies keep
them on the run until they are in their
own back yards, and then blow the
yards up. Time for "taps" 50 tell ev-
erybody "hello" for me.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30

unjust discrimination that confronts
them. Nine. Walker has now Iccome
Il Socialist and bclivcs that in that
party the colorcd people throughout
tho country can attain their just
rights. She admircs its broad plat
form and during tho last tampaign
here she enthusiastically urged tho
RAGE to stQnd by this party and make
IL one of the strongest of the great
parties of the country. She feels very
kcenly all of the problems that con-
front the race and believes that just
in proportion as the race develops In
dustrially will it be in y bett II posi-
ton to demand its rights.
Nine. Walker has done much to
inspire the young women of the race
TO higher place in life and shows
what 1t is possible for any yooung
what it is possible for any young
or grit and determination. Her Now
York home which is located in West
1876 street is one of the show places
in this city end members of the race
who visit here should avail thcmselv
es of the opportunity of seeing both
her town house and beautiful sum
mcr villa on the Hudson. She may
be we'll called the First Lady of the
Race.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30

organizations throughout tho State
So far rs known the colored people of
Charlotte County and tho city OF
Fredericksburg were the first to raise
their quotas and will perhaps double
1t before their final reports arc sub
mittcd. Colorcd citizens of Rich
mond have already subscribed al
most $4,000 and additional reports
are being received daily.
Among the churches and individ-
uals taking a definite part in the
campaign as such are: First Baptist
Church, S45: Mt. Tabor Baptist
Church, $10.57; Second Baptist
Church. 100; Sixth Mount Zion Bap-
list Church. $1,000: DR.. ID. a. Fer
guson, 500. Other schools. cities
churches, counties and individuals of
Virginia belong in the classes men
toned above and when final reports
are made they will be found in the
ranks.
AS state Director of tho Colorcd
Division of the United War Work
Campaign, l wish to congratulate
each one who has helped in any way
TO make the campaign a success, the
benefits Of which will far outlive our
span Of years.
(Signcd) j. II. McGREW.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
THE RI0Hm0ND PLANET

ing the contents Of their mess kits
as it was intended they should do.
Tho Secretary told the men how
proud the people all tho
people home were of them, and
| especially how proud their own race
was of them. He ted them Il couple
OF short comical stories that quickly
surrounded him with an amphi.hca
| tre of white teeth all set in Il bread
smile. When he wound up by telling
them that J when he got back TO
America he was going to tell their
| people how we'll they had been doing
ana the big shove they wore giving
10 tho army supplies which made it
possible for tho men ut the front to
win battles; he got Sucn q "hand"
rs only strong and honcstly-callous--
cd palms can give 4 speaker. Both
before and after his talk TO them,
Secretary Baker mingled among the
men asking them questions tight and
left, and thus getting much first
hard information from these COLOR
ed stcyedorcs.
Perhaps the most impressive feat
ure of the Secrctary's trip among
tthe colored men over here was at
Bios. Here there is battalion of
Glass and c men all of whom had
been wounded in action and many
OF whom proudly wore the CroiX dc
Gucrrc or the ID. S. c. They were
lined UP for inspection together with
their splendid band, also composed
of b. and c. men. The Secretary
would not consent to their being in
troduccd to him but as ho put it; "It
is an honor to be introduced to YOU"
From the middle of the boxing ring
and bandstand combined which Is
the pride Of the Blois camp, Mr.. Bak-
er told them how much their efforts
had been appreciated by the nation;
how greatly the nation was indebted
to them; and how they all OF them
would he marked men in their com
munitfcs throughout their entire liy-
es for the service they had rendered
their country in time of urgent need.
In after years." he said men will
come home to their families and tell
with pride and with glow upon
their faces, how they had met and
fought with valiant fighting colorcd
men Mt Belleau Wood, at Chateau
Thferry; Mt scissors on tho Veslc
and at Champagne" Concluding Sec
rotary Baker said to these colored
troopers: "Tho history OF America Is
i'll your hands for You have enlarged
1t and helped to make it what it Is
today-a thing to fill every American
with pride"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
HAMPTON'S TOUCHDOWN.

The second half was Hampton's
half. The determination with which
the "Seasidcrs" started towards the
Howard goal was very rcussuring TO
the supporters of Hampton. Nelson,
When he reached the center of the
field, succeeded in making forward
pass to Badly for Il twenty-five yard
gam. Before the third quarter was
over "Bull-dog" Williams had carried
the ball across for the only touch
down. The goal was not kicked
AS the end of the game drew near
the Howardites grew more and more
desperate. Long forward passes were
repeatedly tried-only to be broken
up. In the last quarter the Hampton
limo proved it's ability to hold. Tho
superb work of Nelson's toe was OF
great value then.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
COLOltED PEOPLE IN THE WAR
WORK CAMPAIGN.

=, a.. -" 1
1t will be several weeks before n
final statements can be made rs IN
the part Negroes OF Virginia PLAYED
In The United War Work CAMPAIGN
Tor $l70,5O0,000. 1t can be said
however that wherever leadership
with sufficient breadth of vision was
round, the Negroes rs usual, took
cnoerfully their part OF the rcspon-
slbllity, as shown in tho following
preliminary report.
Each OF tho one hundred counties
or Virginia waS reached by organ
lzers and through correspondence.
ana definite organizations set up in
sltNy-liVo or the counties and thirteen
or the cities and towns. These Or
CARNATIONS were headed by intelli-
gent and dependable mon and women
or the race rs chairmen. Included
III this number were ministers, teach
ers, lawyers, doctors, demonstration
agents, farmers and many other use
ful citizens, each too busy and too
broad to stop long enough to cavil
over questions of denomination, creed
or color.
Splendid. evidences OF this fact are
shown In the excellent examples set
by such counties, cities, churches,
schools and individuals as have al
ready reported. Students and teach
ers Of the Virginia Normal and In
dustrial Institute at Petersburg have
subscribed $1,03G.50. Students and
teachers at. Union University have
already gone over the $1,000 mark
and are working hard to reach a
higher one. At st. Paul School,
Lawrenceville, over $500 have been
subscribed and efforts there are being
continued to increase this amount.
The young men at Bishop Payne
Divinity School gave $3S. One Of
the finest evidences OF sacrificial CIV
| ing was shown at Peake's Industrial
, Home for Colored Girls, OF which
Mrs. Harris Barrett is President. A
certified check for $35 was sent in
as their Offering to this worthy cause
Campaigns have been conducted in
about 80 schools Of Virginia and the
| results will be announced as soon as
| reports arc sent to headquarters.
The same sacrificial spirit and
| team work have been exhibited in
Gl!o pun Glunoo oUl Ul!M uol1oouuo2
| .rS.,. Z .s.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
WANTS TIE WORD "NEGRO"
ELIMINATED.
Cartersville, Va, Nov. Is, 191

Gainesville, Va, Nov. is, 1918.
Dear Editor,-Plcase allow me
space to say through your columns,
have just been reading some re-
marks made by Judge McCants Stew
ard, of Liberia with reference to tho
word Negro" and it being spelled
with small en-" I do so much
agree with what he says for I have
always disliled tho word spelled
with q capital an" Not that it had
reference to color (for l am certainly
glad I am brown-skin) but because
it Is SO close akin to the word mig
ger" and this is defined as being any
low principled fellow, black or white.
If this name could go, it will mean
some humiliation out OF the road Of
our coming generation. Putting 1t
out seems an easy taskvjust don't
use it ourselves. Leave it out of our
class rooms and our homes and it
will go.
l also saw through your columns
sometime ago that some of the Afro
Americans have begun to pray in the
White House. Because the Germans
have been whipped and there are
signs OF peace this great beginning
had better not be stopped, but be-
come nationwide as far as we are
concerned The God Of Creation has
lifted His hand little but it is still
over us and supreme trust in Him is
our only way out. TO us, the col
ored race, the clouds have bcauti
full golden edge, but it is going to
take prayers and supDlications to
bring forth the monday.
Let us not appeal to any man with
just a soul in his body, but let us
still agoniZe to that Spirit whose
fullness fills the earth and the heav-
ems and to those who know Him, Ho
may be heard in the rustling Of the
wind, the mutterings Of the thunder
and seen in the fiery lightning and
the very heavens declare His glory.
Yours for humanity,
MARTHA j. MINOR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
Announcement.

Mrs. Ella 0. Waller wishes to an
nouncc to her friends that she Is now
with e. G. Meyer Jcwelry Co., Num-
Der Fl w. Broad Street as agent. She
desires the patronage of her many
friends rs this is tho first Jewelry
Company IN this city 20 employ a
Colored woman as It's representative.
Weddins Presents, Diamonds,
Watches, Silverware, Pins and Jew
elry OF all kinds, Cut Glass, Etc. for
sale.
ON visiting tho store give Mrs.
Waller the benefit OF your purchase.
Give her n call.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
CALVARY NOTES.

We had u very interesting Sunday
School last Sunday. The Supcrin-
tcndent urges all of the members to
be out at $3.50 A. NJ. each Sunday
morning.
1880 a. M. Rev. Cobbs preached
from Genesis 20: 10, subject, "Trial
of Abraham" Those present on the
rOstrum were Rows. w. A. Mitchell,
and Mutt Fuller. Brother J. A.
Hines. G. w. e. S., II. OF S. G., G. I.
o. st. Luke was also present Bro.
Charcs Robinson, Of Camp Lee, Va.
was present.
$40 p. M. Rov. Cobbs preached
from Ezekiel, 3 SD.
Look for tho report from tho Rally
in next issue. We thank our many
friends for their loyal help.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
SOME HUMAN INTEREST STORIES
OF NEGRO BATTLEDS ON THE
FIRING LINE.
(By Ralph w. Tylcr) Accredited Re
preventative of the Committee
on Public Information.


Somewhere in France-With q gas0-
line can rs a rostrum, Secretary Of
War Baker, in the course Of his in
spcction tour over here addressed
an audience Of more than 1000 col
orcd stevcdore troops during their
lunch hour. The sLeech as we'll as
the entire stage setting was highly
informal Part OF the Secrctary's
audience lay sprawled upon the roof
OF half-finished warehouse over
looking the local gasoline can and
nearly all Of them went on MUNICH
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
HAMPTON DEFEATS HOWARD.
(By w. Everett Clarke

Hampton, Va.,-Thc S a. n. c.,
of Howard University went down in
defeat before the S. A. n. c. of
Hampton Institute in Washington on
November 16. A large crowd OF fans
witnessed the football clash.
The game started promptly at two
thirty. In the early part of the play
ing it seemed as though the old strate
gy of the observation-disclosures would win
out. a safety in the first quarter gave
them three points.
The tcnacity of the Hampton line,
however prevented any moro scoring
in tho first half of the game.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
ECZEMA,
OLD SORES,
ITCHING SKIN
Blood Poison, Risings, Bumps, PIN
pies, Bone Pains, Cured by
Prescription G 2a23.
Stop Paying Out II Lot OF Money for
Expensive Trips or Baths and
Got Well at Homo at
Slight Cost.

Many of our readers will be glad
to know that they can now get Pre-
scription C-2223 at any of our home
prescription druggists. 1t is all
prepared, and so don't cost much.
Dose is indicated on bottle, so you
can easily cure yourself at home.
C-2223 is liquid, and taken inter
nally purihes and enriches your
blood, sending q flood Of pure rich
blood to the skin surfaces, joints and
every part of the body. Pretty soon
tho itching stops. Eczema and old
sores, pimples, risings and bumps
are healed. Bone pains and rheum-
attic aches are stopped, your skin
takes on tho glow of perfect health.
1t would cost a good deal to con.
suit a specialist, but you can get his
prescription at little cost by asking
for Prescription C2223. 1t also
drains out of your system all tho
uric acids and impurities that cause
all the sores and humors.
A physicians large bottle sent tC
any one, prepaid for GO cents. Ad
dress. C2223 Laboratories, Dept. d
Memphis, Tenn.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Charlottesville, Va, Nov. Z, 1918.
This is to certify that l have re-
ceivcd from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor Of the
Grand Court of Virginia, Order of
Calanthc, ($150.00) One Hundred
and Fifty Dollars, in payment of the
death claim Of Brother Rudolph
Payne, who was q member Of Mt
Calvary Court, No. II, Of Charlottes,
vile, Va.
Signed-JOIIN w. PAYNE,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses-M. l.. Cary, o. G. Conn,
Nj. l.. Terry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
HOWARD PLAYS WE'LL

Although the Howard team lost
they lost fighting. The unusually
good work OF Green and Love in The
Howard bncSficld was very noticeable
The whole Hampton team has in
proved since the Lincoln game owing
to the persistent work of the coach
cs Lieut.. John A. Love and John II
Harvey.
The work : Bradby; OBrien anG
Scott Oh the Hampton line and Ne
son and bulldog" Williams in tho
backficld was very good.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1918
At THE nation 8
Me T ROPOL|S

Negro Company to Produce Film
Entitled "Our Fighters" Will Show
Negro Troops in Action-IIcnry T..
Downing Heads Firm-Colored
Artists Entertain Mrs 4 Andrew j.
Peters, wife Of the Mayor Of Bos-
ton-Mmc. G.. j. Walker Recent
ly visits Boston-Notcd Race Wo-
man takes active part in move
mcnt making for the betterment
of the Race.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Pcakes, Va, November IS, 1918.
This is to certify that l have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor Of the
Grand Court of Virginia, Order OF
Calanthc, ($100.00) One Hundred
Dollars in payment of the death
claim of Sister Susanna Fox, who
was a member of Georgetown Court,
No. 1852, Of Peaks, Va.
Signed-PETER X FOX,
mark
Beneficiary.
Witncsses--A. J. Allen, Emma d.
Tunstall, Mary e. Tunstall.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.
Richmond, Va, Nov. s, 1911

Richmond, Va, Nov. s, 1918.
This is to certify that l have re-
ceivcd from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor Of tho Grand
Lodge Of Virginia, Knights of Pyth-
las, N. A., S. A., e., A., A. and A.,
($300.00) Three Hundred Dollars in
payment Of the death claim OF Broth
er John II. BloXom, who was NOM
Dor Of Cape Charles Lodge, No. ia,
OF Cape Charles, Va.
Signed-JOHN II. SNEAD, SIR,
Guardian
BY Mundy NJ. McCuno, Attorney.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30

Claromont, w. Va, Nov. II, 1918.
1 desire to know the whereabouts
OF my father, Robert Scott, and my
sister, Henrietta Matthews, who lived
at one time on Seventeenth Street,
in Richmond, Va. / want to know
also the Whereabouts OF Eliza Dabney
Any information concerning them
will be thankfully received. Address
ELIZA DABNEY.
Claremont, w. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30

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No matter what kind Of work you are
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Court OF the City OF Richmond,
tho Goth day OF November, 1913.
HAMILTON b. SCOTT, .Plaintiff
against IN. CHANCERY
ELSIE MAY SCOTT. -. Defendant
The object Of this suit is to obtain
All absolute divorce from the bond
Of matrimony by the plaintiff from
the defendant upon the ground OF
desertion.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that tho defendant, Elsie
May Scott is not Il resident OF tho
State OF Virginia, it is ordered that
said defendant appear here within
fifteen days after the due publication
Of this order and do what may be
necessary to protect her interest
herein.
a Copy-Tcstc:
LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30

COOK WANTED-For Small Family
of three. $4,000 a month and free
transportation. A good home for
competent good appearance WON
an. Men who want to work in the
woods and saw mill and farming
offers work. Also free housing
and fuel.
PINE DELL PLANTATION,
williamsburg, Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
NORTHAMPTON COUN~
TY TRAINING SCHOOL.
GARYSBURG, N. G.

A Christian Institution for Negro
Youths OF Both Sexes.
Location: On beautiful campus.
Healthful surroundings. Accessible
by two trunk line railroads IS. ~. l..
and A. G. L.
Courses: Teacher-Training, Home
Makers, Farm Makers, Industrial.
Terms: Tuition Free to the Stu
dents of Northampton County; q
Small Fec for other students. Other
expenses reasonable.
Graduates Receive q State Element
airy Certificate.
For further information write,
REV. III. O. JONES, Principal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-11-30
FULTON NOTES.

Mrs. II. l.. Holmes, 1903 State
Street has received letter from her
son, Charles Godfrey, q member of
the famous 369th Regiment (former
ly the 18th New York; Saturday,
saying that he was in good health
and asking to be remembered to all
his former friends. lie also wrote
of the goodness of the French people
toward the boys over there. Private
Charles Godfrey, or Charlie as he Is
known to his friends, has been over
seas year now and is one of the
youngest enlisted men in service.
Brother Robert Winston, who de-
parted this life Il few days ago, was
Il faithful member of tho Fulton Ben
cficial Club. Ills death claim was
promptly paid to his wife, Mrs. Mary
Winston. S. =. Henly, president;
Dr.. William II. Dixon, secretary.
Mrs. Lawson Tcrry's\ funeral was
preached from Union Level Baptist
Church on last Sunday, at 1 p. NJ
Rev. II. G. Martin, tho pastor, OIL
ciated. Her husband, sister and four
very small children survive her.
Margaret Koonce died November
81, 1918, at 1 A. M. She lived at
S12 Denny Street.
Ii. N. Johnson and brother arrived
here from Norfolk, Va. to attend the
funeral Of their mother, Mrs. Ellen
johnson.
Mrs. Ellen Johnson departed this
lifc November 90, 1918, at 1920 y.
NJ. Funeral services were held at
the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
Rev. N. b. Brown, officiating. y She
leaves Il husband, two sons, three
daughters, grandchildren and Il large
number Of relatives and friends to
mourn their loss. Sleep and take
thy rest.
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