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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
Attend the Sd Annual Race Convention
at Beloit, Wis.,, July 31st-Aug. 1st

tee of the Central Council of So
cial Agencies. The purpose is to
ascertain the true conditions con-
fronting the colored people here
with a view to improving them.
His task is being lightened by
white and colored people alike.
ST. Mark s Red Cross Auxiliary
presented to the Church, as repre-
senting the Colored Colony, a SER
vice flag of % stars in recognition
of "Our Boys" in the service of
the country. Interesting exercises
were conducted in which Mrs.
Steward of Evanston, Pres. Mite
Miss. Society of Chicago Confer
ence, Mines. r. II. Baylor, R. A.
Cant, j. 0. Morley Winn, Messrs.
Jas. Burke, Howard, DeReef and
DR.. Morley participated.
The Blade is always on sale at
Sans Place, 316 4th St. and at
Scotc S Newsstand, 283 4th St.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
GATHER TOGETHER, o, COLORED
AMERICA!

0, there is a noble power in a
great race or group of people. as
sembling together for those things
of which the race or group is un-
justly denied. And great is the
power Of such a meeting. o, Col
ored America, you can be respect
ed, you can cause your enemies to
take pause, if now while your race
is spilling it's blood for white men
in Europe, you will 90 from all
parts of the Republic to the Ma
tional Capital for your rights and
world democracy for your race.
Gather together from East and
West and North and South Of the
U. S. A. at the Seat of Govern
ment, We who actually suffer in
justices such as none other suffer
in this land of the free, in the
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
RELoIT, WIS.
BLADE News Service

Less than two years ago the
Emanuel Baptist Church was or
ganized in Beloit with about q
members. Since that time the
Church has steadily grown in
numbers, influence and usefulness.
The officers and members are
working night and day prepara-
tory to entering their own church
home by July LIST at the corner of
St. Paul Ave. and Short ST. The
deal was successfully handled by
the Trustees and Pastor. Plans
are now in operation for the occu-
pancy.
The social given by the W. M.
S. at the st. Paul Restaurant, 449
st. Paul Ave. was a grand sue
cess.
Mrs. Pauline Hoffkan of st.
Paul Ave. is visiting in Racine this
week.
Mr.. John Monemus has return
ed from Michigan where he went
to bury his father.
Many girls of the race are now
employed at the Steam Laundry
on Grand Ave. If they make good
other vocations will be open to
them.
Our people should quit talking
about what we did down home and
do something here.
We wish to congratulate the
Blade upon its successful compile
ton of another twelve months in
the field of journalism. We feel
that it has not only been help
to the race and a credit to the
State, but it has earned its rights
to live and to enter every home
in the State and Nation. SO here
is ours for continued success and
endless existence.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
FIT. SMITH, ARK.
Deaths and Funerals.

Mrs. Katie Buford died at her
home( 700 No. 7th St., May 10th,
after long illness. Funeral was
held from Quinn Chapel, A. NJ. Il.
Church. Rev. f. G. Foreman Off
ciating. She was laid to rest be-
side her husband i'll Oak Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Me
cham. mother of Mrs. Patsy Moore
and Mr.. Robt. Mecham, who died
Sunday, May 10Th, was held Mon
day from Quinn Chapel A. M. f.
church. Mrs. Mecham had been
i'll for more than three years. She
was a devout member of the A.
NJ. Z. church and was loved and
cherished by all who knew her,
She leaves a host of friends to
mourn her loss.
Mrs. Nancy Johns died Wed,
May Doth, at her home ON North
9th st. Her funeral was held Fri
day afternoon from the Second
Baptist Church. Rev. w. NJ. Jones
of1iciated. Burial was made in
Oak Cemetery.
Mr.. Robt. Sanders died Satur-
day. May 25th. The funeral was
held Monday at / O'Clock from
Quinn Chapel A. NJ. E. church.
Burial was made in the National
Cemetery.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
OSHKOSH, WIS.
blade News Service. !

BLADE News Service
Miss Angaline Tousey, Fond du
Lac, spent Sunday in the city at
the home of Mrs. ]. Meter.
Mr.. Wallace Mathews of St.
Paul is visiting relatives in Fond
du Lac. He was also visitor in
Oshkosh this week.
Miss Josephine Smith, has re-
turned to this city after spending
FIVE months with her grandmother
near Green Bay, Wis.
Irwin Mathews of Fond du Lac,
passed through this city Saturday
P. NJ. enroute to Northern Wis
consin, where he will spend a few
days trout fishing with party of
friends.
Mr.. Ben Meter and his sister
Eva entertained Thursday evening
in honor of Wallace Matthews of
St. Paul, Minn.
Will Plummer, alias La Belle,
was arrested in Milwaukee this
week and brought back to this
city charged with robbery and in
default Of $500 bond, he was
remanded to the County Jail. His
trial comes up June 18th. He is
not a permanent citizen Of this
city and we are glad to say that
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
MILWAUKEE,, WIS.

Harry Ballard, showing the eff
fects of his recent severe illness,
but on a fair road to complete re-
covery, accompanied by his wife,
was at church on Sunday last to
the delight of his many friends.
Mrs. o. w. Horton was a visitor
here over Decoration Day.
Mr.. L. f. Chase, chiropodist,
was recently taken to the Emer.
gency Hospital suffering from acid
poisoning said to have been taken
in a suicidal attempt. After be-
ing pumped out he went home to
the wonder of the physicians, who
saw he had taken sufficient to kill
ten men.
Mr.. Charles S. Quincy, attorney
of Washington, y. c., was a re-
cent business visitor to the city.
DR.. Allen of Muirdale Sanitari-
nm is now an officer of the Medi-
cal Reserve Corps and looks the
part in his new uniform. He was
recently visited by DR.. Frank Al
len. his brother, of Pittsburg, Pa.
The Blade aims to be of service
to you. if not now, when you need
it most.
A charming and unassuming
Young lady of the younger set is
Miss Lois johnson of AIS Cherry
st.
Mr.. Charles S. johnson, inves-
tigator of the National League on
Urban Conditions Among Negroes
is making a survey of local condi-
tions upon the call of commit
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
NO NEED TO WORRY
Use Marvel" Hair Cultivator

If you have coarse, stubby hair
there is no longer any cause to
worry. Use Marvel" Hair Cult
ivator. 1t positively promotes
a luxuriant growth of glossy
straight hair. The simplest meth
cd is used with this marvellous
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! began the use of your wonder
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hair was not more than one inch
in length and course and brittle.
Now | can arrange it in the ex-
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They all marvel when they notice
its effect.
To be had for SOC postpaid from
the manufacturers,
MARVEL" SPECIALITY CO.,
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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
EDITOR j. ANTHONY JOSEY
IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
In Interest of Roosevelt Afro
American Republican Club.
Afro Americans Pledge Support
to Burnquist.

A rousing mass meeting aimed
to pledge fidelity and support to
Governor Burnquist in his candi-
dacy for reelection was held by
the Roosevelt Afro-American Re
publican club at 1118 Sixth ave
nue. north last night More than
200 negroes were present.
=" 1t is the important duty Of
every one to support the most
loyal governor for another term, "
j. A. Josey, an editor of Madison,
Wis, told the gathering.
Other speakers included f. d.
Mcmillan, II. l.. Scott and several
other prominent Republicans.
Minneapolis Evening Tribune.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
EAT
CORN
SAVE
WHEAT

John Wesley A. M. +. Zion Church
l4th and Corcoran Streets, Wash
ington, ID. c., June 24-29.
Meet together as Colored Amer
leans so the Country may see our
own intrinsic capacity for states
manship and self-protection Of the
rights Of Citizenship. Come as del
egates from church, lodges, Col
ored organizations and Commit
tees-Make Ready Now.
Rev. A. Clayton Powell, New
York, N. Y, President.
William Monroe Trotter, Exec
utive Secretary.
Prof. Allen w. Whaley, Nation
al Organizer.
Headquarters, "a Cornhill,
Boston, Mass.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
FOURTEEN GRADUATES, LIN
COLIN HIGH SCHOOL.

The twenty-fourth Annual Com
mencement Of Lincoln High School
was held at Joshenberger's Audi
torium Friday evening, May 3lst.
Fourteen students, two boys
and twelve girls having completed
the courses of instruction and re-
ceived their diplomas.
For more than a quarter OF a
century Lincoln High School has
been an important factor IN the
community along educational lines
for our people, not only in TT;
Smith but throughout the State OF
Oklahoma. Many of the graduates
of this school are holding impor-
tant positions as teachers, govern
ment employees and industrial
workers. They have reflected great
credit upon themselves and the
school.
The following program was rem
dered:
Hallelujah Chorus.
Invocation-Rev. w. NJ. Jones.
Chorus Come Where the Lii
lies Bloom -(Thompson)
Welcome Address, Pres. Glass
Carl B. Jackson.
Oration-We Will Never Forget,
by Susie B. Wilson.
Music: Hush, Hush-Senior F'e-
male Glee, Mcdowell Appretta: !:
Melvina Kyer, Orie Crawley,
Agnes Taylor, Matte Taylor,
Beatrice Gardner. :.
Glass Colors: "Blue and White
Beatrice Gardner.
Glass Flowers: carnations =
Matte Taylor.
Violin Solo-Thomas j. Glimer.
Our Domestic Science Department
Food Preservation-Orie Craw-
ley.
Our Manual Training Department
-Thos. j. Gilmer. ;.
Music "Since You Went Away
j. r. johnson.
Address valedictory: Glass Motto
Cecil P. Lusk.
Annual Address-Rev. 4. Z. Fore
man.
Music-Bridal Chorus (Wagner) /.
Presentation of Diplomas-Prof.
w. w. Saunders of Howard
School.
Glass Song.
Benediction-Rev. J. H. Greer.
Official Roll-Carl II. jackson,
Pres. Orie Crawley, Sec; Bea-
trice NJ. Gardner, Treas.
Glass Roll-Carl II. jackson, T.
j. Gilmer, Orie NJ. Crawley, Be
atrice Gardner, Malvina Kyer,
Ada Craig, Susie B. Wilson,
Matte Taylor, Nellie B. Jones,
Freda M. Jones, Cecil P. Lusk,
Angeline Harrison, Agnes Tay-
lor. Birdie Il. johnson.
Faculty-F. D. johnson, L. B. Bo-
lin, Anna B. Bowen, Mary B.
johnson, Leila M. Hensley, Del
la Tolliver, E. O. Trent, Prin-
cipal.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
LOCAL NEWS
Ft. Smith, Ark.

The many friends of Miss Nan
cy johnson will be pleased to know
that she is able to be out again
after four weeks illness.
Mr.. Alex. Ross, who has been i'll,
is able to be out again.
The N. B. F. and S. M. T. Or
ders held their Annual Meeting
Sunday at the C. Nj. f. Methodist
Church, n. 10th st. The sermon
was preached by Rev. w. NJ.
Jones.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13

there has not been an arrest made
of any of the race citizens here
for a number of years.
Mrs. Mary Mathews and two
sons of Fond du Lac are visiting
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
demon on Broad st.
W. S. Hart of Neenah spent a
few days in the Lake Region of
this state fishing and his luck was
favorable.
Mr.. Jas. Hooten made a bust
ness trip to Milwaukee June 4th
returning the next day.
MIR. Harold Moon has gone to
Madison to work with his brother
Henry as roofer. We wish him
a pleasant stay in the Capital City.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13

The following letter received
from Lieut.. j. A. Hall, better
known to Milwaukeeans as John
ny Hail., may be of interest to
our readers:
| suppose you think me a for
getful wretch not to have written
before this, but | have been aw-
fully busy. Being the Junior Off
Ger OF my company, | have consid-
cradle duties to perform.
Well, as you must know by this
time we are Somewhere in France
or information | can give you but
very little. France, as much as |
have seen, is a wonderfully beau
tlful country, and the people very
friendly. AS France has needed
us for a long time, and that too.
very badly, you may imagine that
we are as welcome as the flowers
IN May after a severely hard win
ter. The people have received us
WIN open arms and with an en-
thusiasm in remarkable contrast
to what we are accustomed.
There are no able bodied men
here not bearing arms and few
children under 3 years of age. The
old men, women and children do
all of the work and that, too, will
ingly.
With us tobacco is very short
and If some good old American
tobacco and cigars of any quality
found its way to our camp. we
would bless the sender for all
time. In the meanwhile, remem-
Der me kindly to all friends and
acquaintance.
Very truly yours,
Lieut.. John A. Hall, 37Oth
Inf, U. S. N. G., Amer.
Exp. Forces, France, Pos
tai Sector 81.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13

All matter for The Blade must
reach us not later than Tuesday of
each week for publication, must
be written on one side Of the
paper, and legible. Announce
lGents, advertisements, etc. will
not be published as news matter.
J. Anthony Josey, Mgr.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
SOMEWHERE"

We left the States for Somewhere.
And arrived Somewhere in France,
We are going to railroad "some-
where"
And we re waiting for our chance.
We are doing our duty Some
where"
And never a word we say,
For in France we re at "Some-
where"
And Somewhere" we re going to
stay.
We take our meals at "Some-
where"
AT Somewhere" we also sleep,
We receive our mail at Some
where" 5"
My God That Somewhere is
steep!
At present our address is "Some-
where" +"
As to Somewhere" we have
come,
And you will find us at "Some-
where"
Til the Sammies have whipped
the Hun!
The shells are bursting "Some-
where" F."
That Somewhere" is not far
away,
And I'm wishing myself at Some
where"
In the good old u. S. A.
Portage Democrat.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
CORRESPONDENTS
TAKE NOTICE

Owing to the present de-
mand for advertising space
in THE WISCONSIN
WEEKLY BLADE, no din
ner party, wedding, obitu-
ary or funeral write-ups
containing more than %
words will be run in the
News Items unless money ac-
companies the article. News
items must be condensed as
we are forced to conserve in
space.
j. ANTHONY JOSEY,
Editor and Manager
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
TOWN IS
BOMBED BY A|RMEN

Buchs. Switzerland, Feb. 23--F'ive
entente allied airmen flying over the
Julian Alps on Wednesday after
noon found that the town of Inns
bruck Austrian Tyrol, was not pro-
tected by anti-aircraft guns. The
airmen thereupon swooped down to
within 400 yards OF the ground
picked ont targets and copiously
bombed them. including the railroad
station, barracks and two new mu-
nitions factories. Soldiers and civil
ians we're surprised and, being unac-
customed to air attacks, rushed into
the streets and many were killed.
The German consulate was hit
and trains loaded with soldiers on
their way to the Trentino front we're
attacked by machine guns from a
low altitude.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
SLAv MESSENGERS
ARE MET BY HUNS|

Pctrograd, Feb. 23.-An ofiicIal
statement Issued today say;
The Russian parliamentary mes
sengers started In motor car from
Rioshliisa for Dylnsba but near the
station at Antonopol were met by a
German automobile armed with ma
chine guns. The Russian motor ear
was allowed to pass, but the parlIa-
mentary representative and the com
missioner OF the Fifth army we're de-
tained and brought back to Reishit-
iza In the German automobile.
Rleshitlza j. about one hundred
miles southeast OF Riga and about 30
miles from Dvinsk. Antonopol Is n
village about 20 miles from Riesh-
lilza. II Is presumed that the parlia-
mentary messengers were carrying
the formal acceptance OF the German
peace terms to General Hoffman,
who is somewhere along the Russian
front.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
HUNGER IN RUSSIA
CAUSED REVOLUTION

Seattle. Feb. 23.-Professor Geo.
V. Lomonosoff. head of the Russian
mission of ways and communication
now in this country, today in ad-
dressing iaass meeting held under
the auspices Of Seattle chamber of
commerce at commercial club and
Seattle Central Labor council, de-
elared that it was hunger which had
put the Bolsheviki into power.
Hunger overthrow the govern
ment OF Nicholas H." declared Pro-
fessor I.omonosoff, "and It was hum
ger that overthrow the government
OF Kerensky. When the Bolsheviki
came, with the comprehensive words
Bread and Peace they were accept
ed with the desperation of despair y
Resolutions urging that everything
possible be done to reopen Russian
railroads and send supplies to Rus
sia we're adopted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
HOW GERMANS DEAL
WITH BOY BURGLARS

Amsterdam, Jan. 3i.--Karl Wilke.
a l7-year old schoolboy who bur-
glarized the German emperor's castle
at Wilhelmshohe last November, has
been sentenced to nine months I'M
prisonment by the German courts.
At the trial he stated that he needed
money to pay a $50 restaurant bill
incurred in celebrating his birthday.
He thereupon committed seven sue
ccssive hurglaries at the imperial
castle, obtaining art detectives and
other valuables worth $25,000. that
he took from the private apartments
of the emperor and empress. The
whole lot was sold to an antique
dealer for s65,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
PROVIDES FOR GOVERNMENT
CONTROL UNTIL IN MONTHS
AFTER END OF WAR
s50O,OOO,OOO REVOLVING FUND
Monday senate VIII Take Up Meas
ARE Creating War Financial Cor
pcration TO Aid Industry

Washington. Feb. 23.-The ad-
ministration bill. providing for gov
ernment control OF railroad until rs
months after the war. including
many short lines. and approprIating
a revolving fund OF $500. .000. 900 for
federal operation. was passed today
by the senate without roll call.
The bill now awaits action In the
house. where Il ls under debate.
The senate. after passing the ad-
minIstration railroad bill. adjourn
cd until Monday. with leaders plan
ming then 70 begin work on another
important war measure. the bill pro-
posing creation OF war financial
corporation to aid industry.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
JAS. v. GERARD
OPERATED UPON
II Was Feared for Time Il Would
Cost His Life, Hut IL Now Pro-
nounced Out of Danger

New York. Feb. 23.-James W.
former ambassador to Ger.
many. was pronounced out of dan
ger by his physician after an opera
tion, which II was feared for a time,
might cost him his life. II was the
first intimation to the public that
Mr.. Gerard was III.
Mr.. Gerard had been suffering for
some time from nose and throat
trouble. according to his physician
and his work In the prison camps in
Germany intensified the disease
Last Wednesday II was decided that
an operation could no longer be de-
layed. Today DR.. l.. NJ. Hurd an.
nounced the crisis had been passed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
Mr.. CHAMBERLAIN
STILL IMPROVING

Washington, Feb. Senator
Chamberlain is doing very well to-
day. ! do not think we need look for
any trouble" said DR.. Gannen. his
physician. tonight. Today was the
day on which the doctor believed
unfavorable symptoms would develop,
II they we're likely to result from
the operation. and having passed
this critical period and shown the
required Improvement. the doctors
now believe the senator will recover.
The senator has passed through
the painful period of his illness and
is resting in comparative comfort.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
MONTANA LEGiIsLATURE
VOTES FOR SUFFRAGE

Helena. Mont. Feb. 23.--The
Montana LEGISLATURE siguaiized
washington's birthday by passing a
resolution asking congress to grant
nationwide suffrage for women.
The Kemmis resolution. put through
the house yesterday, passed the sen
ate today.
With amendments Nelson's act TO
appropriate 100000 for the use of
the state council OF defense. the un-
derstanding being that the money
would largely be used In asslstln-
needy farmers was recommended
for passage in the senate. with ia
dIcations that 1t will pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
7OO,OOO ARMY RIFLES MADE IN
AMERICA SINCE ENTERING
THE WAR
TOTAL WEEKLY OUTPUT:72,5
Twice IN Large as Great Britain's
Output After Two and One Half
Years of War

Washington. Feb. 23.-Seven
hundred thousand army rifles have
been produced In the United States
since this country entered the war.
according to a statement made pub
lie today by the ordnance depart
ment OF the war department.
During the week ending Febru-
airy 3. the daily production was
7,s05 Enfields and 1.442 Spring
fields. or a total OF s.247. In addi-
tion the government received 1856
Russian army rifles during the week
making total weekly output Of
72.152.
The output Is twice as large as
the British output after two and a
half years OF war and four times
greater than the British production
for the first ten months OF the world
war.
Rifle cartridge production is on a
similar scale, the statement showing
a total OF 100000 was the daily
average output In January.
Summarizing the work Of rifles,
1t is shown that s4.4eo,00O is being
spent for that arm alone and that
10000 men and 10000 women are
employed in the manufacture Of
rifles and cartridges. There are two
government and three private plants
making rifles and one government
and nine private plants making cart
ridges.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-24
GREAT BRITAIN AND OTHER
ALLIED NATIONS ARE ALSO IN
ACCORD
TERMS NOT YET MADE PUBLIC
Norwegian Steamer Kim, Now Lying
in an American Port, VIII he Per-
mitted TO Proceed to Norway

Washington. Feb. 2s.-A COM
plete economic agreement, In which
Great Britain and the other allied
countries are in accord. has been
reached between the United States
and Norway. The terms have not
yet been made public.
Announcement Of the successful
conclusion Of negotiations between
the war trade board and DR.. Friedt-
jof Nansen. the Norwegian commits
sioner. which have extended over
several months. was contained In
this statement issued by the board
last night. through the committee
on public information:
The war trade board. acting in
harmony with similar decision Of
the British government. In regard TO
the Norway steamer Alfred Noble.
has decided to release the Norwe-
gian steamer Kim. now. lying in an
American port, and permit It to pro-
ceed to Norway with Its cargo Of oil
cake for fodder purposes. DR.. Man
sen. Norwegian commissioner In the
United States. has been Informed Of
the decision. which was taken In
view Of the fact that general nego-
tiations with Norway have reached
a point where nothing remains ex-
cept the drafting Of an agreement.