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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
HEAT IN OLD NEWSPAPERS.

From the Boston Post.
Use your old newspapers to keep
cold out: out of your house; away
from your body. Put them between
your windows and curtains cold nights
stop all cracks where too much cold
enters. Put them under the sheets
and between the covers of your bed.
Cheapest blankets in the world. Put
them around your person between
your under and outer garments. An
extra newspaper inside your vest.
Put them between your stockings and
drawers and around the lower extrem-
tiles when out in the cold, we'll up to-
ward the knees. Save coal, save
wood, save cotton, save wool. Keep
heat in, cold out.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
CARD OE THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to Il friends for kindness
shown us in the sickness and death
of u beloved brother and uncle,
Chas. Sutton, who died Jan. 27, 1918,
and for the beautiful floral offerings
and especially to Rev. Osborne for
words of comfort and Mrs. Dimery
for songs, also the employees of the
Partisan Cloak Co., for their beauti-
full offering. Mrs. Mamie Sutton, Mrs.
Lavica Williams, sisters, Mrs. Matte
Finley, Mrs. Mary Lee George, nieces.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
Chicago, ILL.,,
Jan. 80, 1918.

Hon. N. C. Crews,
Editor of kansas City Sun"
My dear Sir {:
Enclosed find one dollar for one
years subscription of your splendid
paper. One cannot fully appreciate
the merits of this news sheet until
he is away from Kansas City a few
months and has a chance to compare
it with other papers edited by Ne
groes. 1t is then that one sees the
real value of a newsy, breezy and
racey paper like that coming from
Kansas City, Mo-, and edited by a
man who when it comes to true Chris
tian manhood and racial love, stands
in a class by himself.
Trusting that you shall live many
years to do the good for your people
that you are now doing and that long
after you are sleeping meath the sod
your paper shall live, a brilliant mon
ument to your memory, l beg to re-
main Yours fraternally,
MRS. ALICE LEWIS
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
w ElR. kANS.
By Mrs. A. R. Phillips.

By Mrs. A. R. Phillips.
MI. D. L. Borders and Mr.. Wiley
johnson were called to Bristow, Okla,
last week to the bedside of their faith
er, who has been very i'll, and re-
turned Tuesday evening, leaving their
father in a much better condition.
The South Eastern District Executive
Board convened with the Mt. Hebron
Baptist church at Pittsburg, Thurs
day and Friday, January "a and 25...
Our Honored Moderator, Rev. D. A.
Jefferson, was at his post as usual.
although he has been recently called
to pastor the Third Baptist church of
Topeka, Kans. He is still with us.
We pray Gods blessing upon his
labors.. Deacon B. F. Crowder of
Cherokee and Mrs. Lille David of
Pittsburg, gave us a New Year sur
prise by uniting in Holy matrimony.
We wish for them a happy and pros.
ptrous journey through life. The we'd
ding bells are still ringing among the
older people,. Mrs. Stella Cleveland
of Kansas City, Kans., was a visitor
in u city last Wednesday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
LATHROP. MO.

Mr.. H. w. Hicks shipped a carload
of iron to Quincy, ILL.,, last week. He
sold two early spring pigs, weighing
seven hundred, seventy pounds and
$126.42... Some of the men,
bers of the Christian Church held
prayer meeting with Prof. Tully. He
certainly enjoyed it..,.Rev. d. l..
Lowell had quite a success with pro-
tracted meeting at Plattsburg. Mr..
and Mrs. General Graham spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Reubin Lee. Sc.
Mr.. Lee Legion had the pleasure of
being the first Colored soldier to visit
his home. Douglass School Spelling
classes are having a lively contest
The best speller in the "A" class this
week is Fred Alexander; in the "B'
class, is Oscar Williams, and the &C.
class, Jewell Bogus, The attendance
has been good this week. =. Prof
Tully is no better. He has to be turn
ed over in bed. Mr.. Merritt Bogus
is on the sick list. Mrs. Oliver Yves
ton and daughter are quite i'll. .. Mr.
Geo. Tilman spent last Thursday il
st. Joseph. -. Mrs. John Hicks, O.
Kansas City, visited Mr.. and Mrs. J
w. the last ten days. They returned
home Sunday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
NEGRO BREAKS THE RECORD IN
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

Prof. ]. Silas Harris Makes An Aver
age of $3.50 For Keeper OF The
Garrison Field House.
At the recent examination held by
the Civil Service Board of Kansas
City, Mo-, Prof. ]. Silas Harris, an ap-
plicant for keeper of the Garrison
Field House, broke all former records
before that board by making a gem
eral average of $3.50. Candidates
are given one day to write upon the
subjects submitted; Prof. Harris fin
ished his papers in n hour and thir-
ty minutes, with the above result.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
IN MEMoRIAM.

In loving memory of my dear moth
or, Mrs. Annie Epperson, who was
called away seven years ago today,
January 20, 1911.
Mother I miss you everywhere.
Miss your advice, love and care.
A faithful mother, SO kind and true,
/ always pray an dthink of you.
You're not forgotten in my mind,
To me you we're so good and kind;
How my heart is filled with pain,
T hope some day We'll meet again.
Sadly missed by her daughter,
Hattie II. Butts,
HOG Highland
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

An opinion of Frederick Douglass
AS One of The Builders of American
Civilization.
By Prof. A. A. Hughes, Lacygne,
Kans.
He is dead. A star for 80 years
blazed above the Scholastic Horizon,
has sunk beneath it's literary rim. He
knew words as the devout Moslam
knew his Karam; all the deep and
shadows of the great sea of words
was surveyed by him and marked up
on the chart of his great mentality.
He was an emperor in the realm of eX-
preston, a magician i nthe presence
of an audience and with words he
built temples of thought that at first
excited the wonder and at last the
world of Literature and Statesman
ship. The Afro-American people will
listen long before they again hear
from one of their number, the har-
mony born of that perfect fitting of
phrase to thought that marked the
%utterance of Frederick Douglass.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
MIR. and MRS. BEN JAMES.

The following names were persons
who contributed to the Wheatley-
Provident Hospital but whose names
were inadvertently omitted. We take
pleasure in giving publicity to their
generous contributions:
Mrs. Fred Bell, $500; Mr.. Robert
Hamilton, $500; Raymond Knox,
$500; Mrs. Lizzie Smith, $3.50; Mrs.
Carrie Preston, $500; Mrs. F. Boaz,
S1.OO; Mrs. Overshiner, S1.OO; Mr..
Mr.. James Stewart, S1.O0; Mrs. Ella
Thurber, $1.00.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

There is Beauty, Love, Romance,
Adventure and Poetry in the world for
all if we only attune our Minds 10
such. There are the softer sides Of
life, they come only at our wooing
while Industry, Economy and Science
make us their necessary children and
school us in the knocks and trials OF
existence, but he who hopes to test
Human Experience, right, will have
to run the gauntlet Of the full Roper
tory.
The following lines seen below are
advanced, not for any intrinsic value
as poetical construction but merely
to point out the Sentimentality that
can be expressed in a natural spoG-
taneous feeling. Though simple,
they may be considered as coming
from anyone who is reasonably alive
to the call Of owe OF Friendship.
PAST JOYS.
Links of memory bind us fast
To the joys of the sweeter past.
THOUGH DELUsIVE.
A sweet delusion, a dream
ueu II COuleS Oh Love s sweet udttB
Is the bright boon and beam
That l ever fondly ask.
A moment of this delight
Is elixir to my soul,
Illuminating the night }
AS its lovely waves unroll.
WHO KNOWS?
This wonder soul, who can tell,
The magic wand which may wave
Ger itself and shed a spell
Of Glory, destroy or save?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Mr.. Blake B. Brown, about 70 years
of age, one of the best known men
of the race in this city, passed away
after a brief illness last Wednesday
night at his residence, 1907 Paseo.
Mr.. Blake came west from New York
many years ago and was married to-
Miss Amanda Young, daughter of m
of the pioneers of this section, she dy-
ing several years ago. Since that time
he has lived alone with his adopted
son, Dorsey B. Brown, who was re-
Gently called to the army and is now
stationed at Camp Sherman, o., but is
here for the funeral. Funeral will be
this morning at 10 O'Clock from st.
Augustine p. Z. Church.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
HOSPITAL SUBSCRIBERS ArTEN.
TION


The following persons having sub
scribed to the Hospital fund, were no.
titled by letter but the letters were
returned for better address. viii
anyone knowing the correct addresses
please notify our headquarters? Bell
phone e. 27S9, or E. 999.
Mrs. Lottie Russian
Pleasant Hour Club
Mr.. w. G. Snyder
Mr. E. L. Surface IA
Miss Julia Henderickson
MI. Frank Stewart
Mrs. Mary Brown
Mrs. Edna Thomas
Mr.. Lester Rowland
MI. William Gorney
Mr., Tom Colley
MIR J.. E. Reed
Mr.. A. L. Smith
Mr.. A. NJ. Kleneheffer
Mr.. Frank Brady
Mr.. NJ. T. N. CLANCY
Mr.. Arthur Liete
Mr.. George A. Miller
Mr.. E. A. Mathey
Mr.. A. NJ. Hill
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Graham
Mr.. Jas. Graham
Mrs. Ida Finney
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Reed
Mr.. Lewis Spencer Cave
Mr.. T. H. Armstrong
Mr.. Elias Lyles
Mr.. Jno. T. Howard.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

We wish to thank Rev. Griffin, First
A. NJ. E. church, Kansas City, Kans.;
Rev. w. It. OSBORNE, Ebenezer; the
members of Sylvester Temple No. "a,
and our many friends for sympathy,
kindness and beautiful offerings dur.
ing the illness and death of our sis
ter, Mrs. Lena Bell, who died Janu-
airy 81, and was buried January "a,
1918.
MR. and MRS Rem JAMES.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
HEADQUARTERS 349th FIELD AR.
TILLERY,
Camp Dix, New Jersey.
January oath, 1918.

ooAbGlS -1lis l'Ics
Editor Sun,
At the suggestion of our Colonel,
Daniel T. Moore. l am addressing you
this letter. He desires that our peo-
pie be informed and also aroused to
the splendid opportunities now before
them in the Artillery branch of the
service. The 18th Brigade of Field
Artillery with Headquarters at Camp
Dix, n. j., is the first organization of
its kind to be formed in this country
for our people. And such as we can
not afford to let this organization fail
in its purpose or even fall below the
standard previously set. But in or
der to do this we must have immedi-
ately a large number of skilled men
to enlist in the service. Our success
will be determined by the men we can
obtain for the various lines of work,
namely, electricians, machinist, clerks
stenogTaphers and experts in the care
and handling of horses, and players
of brass and wind instruments.
At present the men who apply must
be over or under the draft age. They
should go to the nearest recruiting Of
flee and enlist for service in the 349th
Field Artillery at Camp Dix, N. J.
We have at present forty officers
in this regiment and there is a splen-
did chance for promotion.
We, therefore appeal to you to give
this matter as much publicity as, pos
sible in order that we may secure the
needed men and succeed in this new
field.
Very respectfully yours,
ARTHUR T. RANKIN,
Chaplain 349th Field Artillery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Mr.. Edward Pritchett of P~leasanton,
Kansas, was the week end guest of his
sister, Mrs. H. B. Brooks of Pip w.
Prospect, while here he was entertain
ed by his nephew with a theatre par
ty at the Shubert last Sunday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
ST. JOSEPH. MO.

Miss Gonna Crews of Chillicothe,
Mo-, is the guest of her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Crews. ,
Mrs. Hooker, Of Bethel, Kans,, is Wis
iting her son and his wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Wilkerson, 1920 Angelique
street. Mr.. o. j. Henderson will
give a birthday party on the first OF
February at his home. -. Mrs, Main
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
EORGEr.ME.NoTS

There is sweetness in fondling DER
the past
When such memories lead tO Love
and Romance.
The Heart, rich from the joys of yes,
terday,
Answers the appeal of Forget-Me-
Nots.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

There is pure balm in the breeze
There is Love in Natures Art
Companionship in the trees
Consolation for the Heart.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Mrs. R. E. Glover ,2457 Mich, who
has been in Billings, Mont, for the
past six months with her sister, Mrs.
G. w. Browning who was quite ill re-
turned to the city this week. She re-
ports her sister much improved but
that she herself was compelled to re-
turn home on account of health.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
THE / SMILE,

My Soul is joyful today
Because of memories that live,
l feel the same sparkling ray,
As from the smile you used to give.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
a GLIMPSE

Down sinks the Sun behind the hills
Taking a last look while ne reposes,
He spreads his rich rays Ger the rills
AS he bids his goodbye to the roses.
By Chas. A. Starks.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Mrs. Dollie Ford of 1918 e. 23rd.,
who has been seriously i'll for the past
four weeks, is able to be up again.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Last Thursday, the oath, at seven
O'Clock a se%ven-course dinner was ten
dered Madam Walker D. Booker by
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Merritt, 913 Wash
ington Blvd. Places were laid for six.
The National colors were beautifully
carried out in the table decorations.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
SOLITUDE.

In the Communion of the quiet
woods, Love speaks.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Mr.. C. H. Galloway left Wednesday
nA5ht for Muskogee, Okla, on bust
ness.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Mrs. Minnie Dodson, 9Th and Grand,
room 214, is ill with pneumonia. She
formerly lived at 2410 Flora.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
IN M E MORIUM,

In loving memory of our dear hus-
band and father, Adam Vernon, who
died two years ago, January 80, 1916.
MRS. MARGARET VERNON,
MRS. E. T. LANDOR,
REV. WIN. T. VERNON.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bronson, of
2919 Vine street, are the proud par
ents of a nine-pound boy. Mrs. Bron-
son was formerly Marian Compton and
a niece of MI. and Mrs. Henry Comp
ton. Mother and boy doing fine.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02
CITY NJ VS.


Mrs. Virginia Moore, mother of A.
T. and H. B. Moore prominent under
takers in this city passed away at her
resident in South Park Kansas, at
700 O'Clock Thursday morning Jan
uary 81. She leaves five sons and two
daughters as we'll as a host of friends
to mourn her loss. The funeral ser
vices will be held from the st. Step
hens Baptist church Sunday afternoon
at 100 o'clock. Rev. ]. w. Nurse
will officiate.
Mrs. Stella Cant Douglas, of Ga
State ST., gave a dinner in honor of
her father-in-law, Mr.. Geo. Douglas,
sr., og Davenport, Iowa. Those pres
ent we're: Rev. A. NJ. chatham, wife
and mother and Mr.. Geo. Douglas, Jr.
of this city.
Mr.. VIM. Johnson, 2016 Tracy, was
found dead in bed Tuesday, January
2Sth, 1918. His death was due to
heart trouble. The funeral services
will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. un-
der the auspices of Watkins Bros, I'M
dertakers.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-02

Mrs. Guy Marshall is still confined
to her bed from a fall on the concrete
floor of the basement, from which
she received serious internal injury.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-26
GRAIN MARKET.

. CHICAGO. Nov. Predictions of much larger receipts in the near fu ture led 10 decided breaks in the pkce O. corn today not withstandins that ar one time covering by shorts broucht about a temporary bulge The market finished heavy. 29sc to 51Sc net lower with December 1-221s al JagUary 12Zs to 1225i Oats lost IS to 2lz to B. The close in provisions ranged from 55c decline to 75c advance.
 Eastern and southwestern houses in particular were aggressive sellers of corr, especially at the opening and after midday For the fist time in weeks. hedging business was in eyi- dence both here and in the southwest. The fact that weather conditions were favorable for husking and smelling operated as the chief basis for eZ- pectaEcy Of more liberal arrivals. Word that the car permit system had been modified so as to facilitate handling increased amounts of grain at Minneapolis and St Paul tended alo0 70 favor the bears. Moreover, announcement was made that oOnsid- erGble Argentine corn was being shipped to Belgium, and that South
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-26

Of them to their home. In order to provide for their guests, the Grants, Mrs. MaclntyTe and the McPhees not only gave up their own needed cloth. ing but cheerfully used every scrap of food they had to supply the huagry survivors with meals. and were them selves literally starving when Amer ican Red Cross officers by accident discovered the situation and drove % miles to a country store to buy pro- visions to replenish the laTders of the good samaritans.
 One Of the Red Cross officers in re- counting to the correspondent the re lief work of the islanders concluded by saying: "The people Of the United States owe debt of gratitude to the people of this little island that can never be repaid" The Otranto was sunk in collision with the steamship Kashmir off the Scottish coast with a loss Of 357 American soldiers.
 United States army officers have been so greatly impressed by the kindness and hospitality ot the island CTS that they made a special request of the Associated Press to carry a list of the names of those whose service was particularly notable. From the Laird of Islay, Hugh Morrison, and his wife Lacy Mary, down to the humblest peasant, the islanders have done everything in their power to comfort the survivors and help to re- cover the dead.
 In addition to those already named, the army officers honor list includes David McTaggart. a farmer, and his wife and son. McTaggart, who is the chief of the islands volunteer coast iifeguard, led the rescue parties when the survivors began to come ashore. Standing up to his armpits in the dan gerOus surf, he pulled out four drown ing men, three of whom were soldiers and the other a member of the crew. All of these, with four other survivors. were taken by MacTaggart's young son to the family's home at Kilchia- ran, several miles distant, where they were taken care of until British de- stroyer took them to Londonderry.
 Another Iifesaver was Andrew Stew enson, a seaman who holds Carnegie medal for heroism.
 Others on the army list are Mrs. Sarah Hyland, Alex MacMillan. Miss Jeanie Killen, Opt. Rob. Lawson, Miss Mary N. Clarke, Miss Flora MacAlpin Miss Euphemie Currie, Donald Giles pie, Hector Macfadgen, Miss Kate Clark. Ronald McDugash, and Miss Mary MacIntyre
 Many of these already had earned American gratitude by their labors in
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-26
GOODBY, WOMEN'S
 TROUBLES

The tOrtures and discomfOrts of weak, lame and aching back. swollen and blOated feet and limbs, weak ness, lassitude. dizziness, nausea. that tired wornout feeling, nervousness, sleeplessness, as a rule have their or igin in kidney trouble, not female complaints" These general symptoms or kidney and bladder disease are well knoWn-sO is the remedy.
 Next time you feel a twinge of pain in the back or are troubled with head ache. indigestion. insomnia, irritation in the bladder, or pain in the lOins and lower abdomen. you will find quick and sure relief in GOLD MED AL Haarlem Oil Capsules. This old and tried remedy for kidney disease and allied Arrangements has stood the test for hundreds of years. It does the work. Pains and troubles vanish and new life ard health will come as you continue their use When com pletely restored to your usual vigor. continue taking a capsule or two each day; they will keep you feeling fine and prevent a return of your trouble GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Cap sules are imported direct from the ] laboratories at Haarlem. Holland. Get them from your druggist. Do not take substitute. In sealed boxes. three sizes.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-26
KEPT HER AWAKE
The Terrible Pains in Back aad
 Sides. Cardui Gave Relief.

Marksville, La.-Mrs. Alice Johnson, of this place, writes: "For one year l suffered with an awful misery in my back and sides. My left side was hurting me all ihe time The misery was something awful.
 l could not do anything, not even sleep at night. It kept me awake most of fife night .. took different medicines, bui nothing did me any good or relieved me uniil I took Cardui ..
 Twas not able 10 do any of my work for one year and ! got worse all the lime, was confined 10 my bed off and or. ! got SO bad with my back that when ' stepped down ! was not able 10 siraightca up again decided l would tgy Cardui .. By fine had taken inc entire bottle l was feeling pretty good and could yiraighten Up and my pains were nearly all gone.
 ! shall always praise Cardui. I con- inucd taking it until was strong and well" Ifyou suffer from pains due 10 female complaints, Cardui may be just what you need. Thousands Of women who once suffered in this way now praise ca-dui for their present good health. Give il trial. NC-133
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-26
NATION OWES DEBT OF GRATITUDE ID ISLAND
 OF ISLAY RESIDENTS
THEY GAVE FOOD UNTIL THEY HAD NONE THEMSELVES AND GAVE CLOTHING FROM THEIR BACKS THAT SURVIVORS OF oTRANTO MIGHT LIVE

BRIDGEND. ISLAND OF ISLAY, Scotland, Oct F. Correspondence of the Associated Press )-There were tears in the eyes Of five American soldiers saved from the wrecked troopship Otranto when they said goodbye today to the good people of the little hamlet of Kilchoman. They had just attended simple Sabbath service especially held for them by their friend the padre, the Rev. Don aid Grant. in the cottage or the village school mistress. Mrs. Isabelle MacIn- tyre, who had personally cared for seven of the 20 survivors who reached the island, and who with Mrs. Grant, the padres wife, were regarded by the men as second mothers.
 One of the five. Pvt Earl Carver of Cincinnati. owed his te to Mrs. Grant who worked for five hours over him before he revived, and who was fight ing to save Pvt. William Coouey of Augusta. Ga, critically ill with pneu- monia. For years Mrs Grant was the assistant matron of a big hospital in Glasgow and Dr. Hugh MacIutyre of Brilgend, who treated all the OTulo survivors. regards her as one ol the most skilful nurses in Scotland
 BIs Sgt. C. A. Mcdonald of Gales burg Ili. was visibly affected over tine han1shaEing. and he said to the As- s0ciated Press representative as they drove away to Bridgend, That's ai- mos. as bad as it was to leave home. 20
 But neither Mcdonald nor any of his companions realized the extent or the sacrifice those two women had made for the American boys. or that Of other of the-islanders including a warm hearted shepherd named Me Phea whose two sons Ronald and John, rescued five men and took four