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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26
BOOST THE BLADE
George w. McEwen, Travelling
Representative

Dear Friends:
/ am not a scholar - rather
to do something for my race.
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and that is exactly what The Wis
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And that is why l appeal to you
for support.
Really, you'll wonder how you
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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26

Now that the world has been made safe for
democracy (maybe) the equality of races so
manifest or the firing line, will disappear under
Inc herte rays of race prejudice. 'Tis a damn
poor reward, Wen say!
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
Please let me speak a word in
year paper to my people. And that
is this: | would be glad to say to
every thinking man or woman the
best way to become a citizen.
Is to purchase land and let us
make a people. We are the strong
est race that the earth affords. Let
US show our best attention to God
and He will help US to raise up our
heads.
And show the white man that
GOD has given us wisdom as well
as he. The way to get this blessing
is prayer, love and charity. Love
our brothers and sisters and neigh
bors as ourselves, learn to keep our
business to ourselves and stop talk
ing too much aad do more. The
Lord gives US credit for doing and
not for talk.
1t is time for the colored man to
make good for himself. pray that
God will help our race. May the
Lord bless our homes and our
churches and Gospel ministers help
them to preach His holy word
through the>world.
Rev. J. w. Roston.
Alb Cedar St., Rockford, Ill.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26
What the Negro
Out of the War

One of the very potent reasons,
if not the principal cause Of the mis-
understandings between the white
people and the colored people of this
country is the fiat refusal Of the
former to judge the latter by fixed
standards alike applicable to all
men under similar circumstances.
White people-and by that we mean
the controlling masses of them
either will not or cannot understand
that the color of a mans skin is no
more a proper criterion of judging
him than the color of his hair or
that of his eyes; that being a man,
he IS moved by the same inspiration
and ASPIRATION as other men.
When, in the spring of 1917, cir
cumstances beyond its control forced
our government to enter the recent
war, the breast of the colored man
thrilled with the same emotions as
that of his white fellow countryman
He felt the same pride of country
and was animated by the same
spirit Of loyal devotion to her cause.
He was no less ready and willing
to make the supreme sacrifice in her
defense.
1t is true that looking at it selfish
ly he had far less reasons to feel
the same thrills. the same love of
country as his more fortunate
brothers. His previous treatment
was not conducive to that end.
Though to the manor born, he was
made to feel himself but a step
child with all that the term sug-
gests.
And yet when the test came he
proved himself no less loyal than
those whoee lot was more favorably
cast. Though denied opportunities
to enlist that were open to the
white, yet the records viii show that
he was filled with the same feeling
of patriotism, the same martial
spirit that forced other patriotic
citizens 100000 strong, he respond
ed to the draft and acquitted him
self as become the cause he defend
ed. In the various drives of the
Liberty loan, Red Cross, Y NJ. c.. A.,
and others, he contributed to the
limit of his means. 1t has been
estimated in the millions. Beneath
the soil of foreign battlefield he
also sleeps long last sleep.
The question: What does the Ne
gro expect out of the recent war?
ought not to be a difficult one to an
swer. He expects what every other
group of the Allies expect-the vic
tors share. He expects of his own
country Of which he forms a part
and whose cause he defended, fair
field and no favors. He expects to
be treated as a man in Mississippi
as well as in Wisconsin. He expects
Old Glory, which could go 5000
miles across seas to avenge the
atrocities suffered by Belgium, to
right equal wrongs at home. He
expects for himself and his dear
ones absolutely the same treatment
accorded every other citizen under
like circumstances.
In the light of his recent services
is this too much for him to expect
out of war waged to make the
world safe for democracy?
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26

They did not fight as Afro-Americans No
foreign country in their minds was claimant of
either primary or secondary allegiance. The
colored soldiers were all Americans Republics
as rule. may be ungrateful. bat there should
be an exception here, and the colored Ameri-
cans should stand higher than ever before in
the esteem of the whole nation as people who
see their patriotic duty and DO it.-Providence
Or. ~ Daily Bulletin.
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rapidly did they advance that the list of casual
ties, considering the rain of shells, was small
Their objective for the day was Bots Frehaut
Picked Moroccan and Senegaese troops of the
French, striking TO; the same point-in an odd
competition Of Negro races on this day-were
the first to arrive. The, Germans, seeing what
was up, were|pounding Bots Frehaut with a
heavy fire. 1t became too hot for the Moroccans
and the Senegalese. They were forced to re-
treat.
"Were our Negro fighters really going to see
it through? The fight was now getting hotter
and hotter, for the Germans were bringing their
full resistance to bear The Fifty-sixth regi-
ment was forced to withdraw, but not until they
had stood up and borne heavy loss. TIE first
battalion of the 'BufTaloes,' commanded by Ma
jor Charles l.. Appleton, of New York, with
Negro company commanders and eutenants,
was called upon to hold the Germans at bay
while the hard-hit Fifty-sixth retreated Here,
in confronting the enemy with an iron resis-
lance, the 'Buffaloes won their croix de guerre
"A little later Bots Frehaut was taken by the
INinety-second. The Germans directed against
the place more murderous fire, but there was
no driving out the Negroes. The Stars and
Stripes said of this fight:
Probably the hardest fighting done by any
Americans in the final hour was that which en-
gagged the troops of the Twenty-eighth, Ninety
second, Eighty-first and Seventh divisions of
the Second American army, who launched fire.
eating attack above Vigneulles just at dawn of
the 18th. 1t was no mild thing, that last flare
of the battle, and the order to cease firing did
not reach the men until the last moment, when
the runners sped with it from fox hole to fox
boe'"
From these accounts which provide an ample
basis for definite formation of opinion, it is evil
dent that the flag never was better or more
bravely served than by the Negro troops who of
late have been coming back to the kind of well
come they deserve.
But for them and the rest of their race it will
be well to remember that service to the flag in
times of war, however different its nature.
What the Negro soldier has done is proof of
the ability of his race to meet an occasion when
it rises
For many years that race has faced a need for
becoming more useful citizens. Constantly it's
own leaders have urged moral and industrial
progress. The response has been less gratifying
than these leaders desired and hoped
Now with the proud war record of their own
soldiers for spur, American Negroes should de-
termine to go forward at faster rate than in
the past.
They have had many and hard obstacles to
overcome. Their handicaps have been and still
are numerous. But people that can furnish
such fighters is capable of supplying good cit-
2ens-honest workers and earnest home-makers.
All this duty should not be neglected.
delphia North American
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26

That government call for volunteers which
adds this very significant and singing state
ment, 'only white men need apply" is character
lstic of the southern-controlled Wilson admin
istraton and queer recognition" OF the grand
work of our oversears soldiers, to say nothing
OF the loyalty and assistance of those at home
and our people as a whole. 0, Lord how long
Q, how long?-Cleveiand Gazette
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26

Justice NJ. &. Rosenberg, who was elected
asst spring to fill the unexpired term for which
ne was appointed. is a candidate fo' the fall
term which will commence next January. and
the election will take place in April. Thus far
40 candidate has appeared against him. and in
The light Of the tremendous majority which he
received last Sprng-over 53,000-it is doubtful
II ne will have opposition. This is as it should
De Justice Rosenberg has proved himself to
oe Very valuable member of the supreme
court. He is in the prime of life. in splendid
health and vgor. and has many years of service
ahead of him-Wausau Record-Herald.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26
THERE'S NO ONE BUSTED YET

When | hear some folks cOmplainin'
Bout the burdens they must bear
Just to keep our soldiers fghtin'
In the trenches "over there"
Then want to show picture,
One | saw tn other day,
Of little Belgian youn'un
An her granny, old an gray.
In each face was tears and terror,
Born of Teuton greed and lust,
An | pledged my all to Freedom,
If to give my all must.
The ma new song woke within me,
A refrain | can't forget;
Wen all go broke if we hat t.
But there's no one buster yet ~
None Of us is facin' hunger,
None need fear to seek his bed
Lest a demon in Gotha
Hur a bomb from overhead.
Here we go along a-sipgin
Only now and then we sigh,
An we never see a soldier
Cept our own a-marching by.
Folks, we'd ought to be so grateful
To each fghtin' Yankee boy
That the sacrifice of givin'
Should be measured as a joy.
So let's do our part-full-he
Smile and say without regret
''We'll all go broke if we hat t.
t there's no one busted yet"
William IIerschell in Indianapolis Recordt
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26
SCISSORED THOUGHTS

The negro troops acted we'll their part in bat
tie, we are told. Many of them received medals
of honor. Others made good soldiers behind
thu firing lines.-Columbia Is. c. Record.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26

The Rally, between the Baptist
and Methodist churches closed Sun
day night, March 30th. The banner
was awarded the NJ. +. church, who
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26

Two more colored men drawn for jury service
IN Milwaukee county. 1t pays to agitate.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26

Up to date our people have stood by the gov
eminent. They'll not be slackers.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-26

Is 1t more serious ofFense to work Z. S. SOL
d,ers at $50 per month on public roads alongside
Negro civilians who receive So per day, than
ton?
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27
WOmen's Clothing in
London Also Takes a
Sudden Price Jump-Up
BY Margaret Walter.

London, Feb 2S-CBy Mam.-The last
suggestions of sales or reduced prices
have been swept away from Bond
street this week and those women Of
moderate incomes who have not got
their clothes before now had better
make them themselves or wait until
the summer sales It's quite the ordi.
nary thing TO see simple little one.
piece dress of rather thin black satin.
not charmcuse, there isn't any of that
now trimmed with a bit Of braid or
u bit OF chenille embroidery or mar.
row fringe marked 500
Probably Princess Patricia's marriage
has "a good deal TO do with the sudden
rise in prices. Standards have sud.
denly gone with a rush and women are
expected to pay eNorhitant sums for
the simplest details OF dress. A close.
fitting little hat of folded black satin
without thing on it or even "A pre-.
tension to originality Of line or nov.
city Of treatment is sold off as quickly
as the millners can make or dupli
cate it in one OF the smart shops for
S25 apiece
Its impossible to say whether Eng
lish women will be willing to 20 on
paying the prices which are asked
for clothes of a cut which every woman
who is able to run up a dressing govr
might easily make for herself and il
these same fashions have been taker
up in America IL won't be n week
before every shop girl will be dressed
as modishly as the richest woman ir
town. The wraps are nothing more
than straight pieces Of wide material
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27
MEN Of ENERGY
ARE IN DEMAND.

Energy come, OF good health
OF good appetite and good diges-
ton; OF restful sleep and nerves
that are all in order.
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, poor
digestion-that generally run
down feeling takes all the energy
out OF YOU and renders YOU unit
to do your part in the worlds
work.
RICH-TONE, the ideal tonic,
builds you up. 1t rests the tired
nerves, restores appetite, induces
healthiul sleep--it gives you all
those things which mean energy
and well being; it fits you to meet
the demand for energetic men,
Take RICH-TONE now and oc-
cupy your place among the work
ers and doers, feeling all the joy
OF living.
Rich-Tone is only $l,00 per bot
tie, and is sold locally by Bomar
Drug Co.
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satin or wool or velvet gathered in
round a wide yoke which is loosely
folded round the shoulders leaving
wide neck space. This yoke is now
made Of fur but the latest models in
the shops show it Of plush or bro.
caded silk. The capes are nipped in
around the bottom and produce the
very same line that we got so tired
of three years ago. An exaggerated
breadth al the elbows trailing off into
a wisp at the ankle line. But the
silhouette above the waist line is grad
ually changing Whereas during the
fan and winter hats were all close
fitting and small the picture hat is
slowly but surely gaining in favor and
at an the smart weddings of the last
week in London bridesmaids have worn
them made OF transparent silver or
tinted malne
Metallic evening trocks are still worn
but they are now too common to be
smart, and You don't see much tinsel or
gold lace in the hig salons of Lucille
ana Revallion. At recent wedding the
brides dress was of silver cloth made
absolutely plain and the lengths Of ma.
terial were merely folded diagonally
around the figure The train of the
same material was lined with biows
Of white tulle and this was the only
relief from the heavy severity of the
dress. 1t happened that the bride
Miss Violet de Tratford, was "A radiant
girl in her early twenties, so the effect
was exquisite but It would not be sue.
cessful with any but tail, perfectly
| proportioned figure
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H,uytnn Past 'rD. .rulf-fIDn had
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r1EeH began Goo 7prr'" 'H' .'''' col '''
efficiency n the leadership ot tine army
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IN many respects. During .'' wan
such stories as these were credited with
being German propasaudo and intended
TO weaken the determination of the
American people jo sce tine war
through but since the end of hostll-
lies most of the stories have been tgac.
ad down in some instances 10 people
who had "a personal grudge against
those in authority on TO those who
sought to gain criticism and nearly
Am have proved 200 br without tuuuda-
tion In fact
Every branch of the army has come
in tor criticism I'm the early days Il
was the ar service that was metIr
cienJ then II was the failure of men
10 get their pay and their mail from
home; then came the stories OF insuo-
ordination ON the part OF General FER
-hing and the shortcomings OF the
founr Mems Christian Association.
More lately we nave listened TO tale
of horrors about the conditions OF the
camp at bresl ana the Iale story TO
see the lishl rs thal poisoned iood was
sent to the starving b''slahs' ana 'hal
many helg@ns oleo from eauns lood
sent Tor Their leI'i'
Thero has been oiliciai denial oi
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27

mad Sucn pains tllaI
| would often faint
and have 20 leave
school. | had such
PAIN | did not know
what to do with my
self and trie d 30
many remedies that
We're of no use. |
read about Lydia f.
Pinkham's Nege-
table Compound
in the newspapers
and decided to try it,
and that IS how |
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27

found relief from pain and feel SO much
better than | use to. When | hear of
any rirl suffering as ] did | tell them
how lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound helped me. = DELlNA
MARTIN. 20 Bowers St.. Nashua, Nh.
lydia h. Pinkham's Vegetable Com,
mound, made from native roots and
herbs. contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, therefore is q perfectly safe rem M
edy to give your daughter, who suffers
from such painful periods as did MISS
Martin. - ,..;.o
The reason so many girls write
lydia q. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for advice, is because from tnelf
DO years experience they have q store OF
knowledge which is invariably helpiui
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27
Every American Needs Nerves of Steel
Muscles of Granite and Blood of Iron
o -

burGensOme handicap OF 4 SuDnOr-
NAL condition.
Every day 'LYKO" is making
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virile-putting them in the pink of
condition - keeping them fit to
fight the battles of Life. g
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27

The course Of human ex-
istence demands every
ounce of vitality you can
muster. The great cry
ingneed is has always
been, for ruddy, robust,
red-blooded m en-. 1t
takes strong, healthy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27
MAKE GERMANY SORRY


4 EALY-MOUTHED sentimentasts are sop
vi ping over because OF the fear in their chicken
hearts that Germany is going to be treated
larShly in the peace windup. Some of the church
papers eyince this fault There is one however, which
cannot be charged with that sort of sloppness and
that is the Northwestern Christian Advocate, Off
cia organ of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Says
The Advocate:
BUT even then Germany must suffer She
must expect to carry burden for generations.
Forgiveness does not imply escape from the con
sequence of wrongdong. " Aatsoever Germany
sOweth, that shall she also reap. We may sorrow
for her; we may be disposed to assist her in her
greyous way, but the via dolorosa lies before Ger
many as surely as lay the black night along the
path OF Belgium and France.
To absovc Germany from the consequences OF
her crime to welcome her unreseryedly into the
sisterhood OF nations without regard as to the
gcnuinencss OF her contriton and comprehen-
siycness OF her repentance, would be danger
Gus procedure and tend to Illustrate the very end
Tor which the nations fought and are still in pro-
OF attaining.
Commenting on the foregoing expression OF a re-
lgious journal, The Manufacturer, Record OF Balti-
more, remarks.
Even il Germany should in sackcoth and
ashes secure pardon and forgiveness, Germany
would still have o suffer the consequences OF its
crime Tor no possible repentance on the part OF
Germany could wipe out the fact that Tor years 1t
carried ON a campaign OF murder and outrage
No pcnitence on the part OF Germany could DrInS
back 10 life the millions OF dead murdered by
Germany No pentence on the part OF Germany
could bring back honor to dl5honored woman
hood AS Belgium and France and Serbia ana all
the allies are compelled to bear the suffering"
brought upon them by Germany crimes so eve"
a repentmt Germany II ever Germany repen'S-
OF which there is no sign at present-couIo no'
Wipe out the consequences Oh "' SINS Mo''o'e'
GERMANY and the German people nntd 'ney are
Wiling Ihai IoI generations TO come lne" county
penalty ior their c"me, so lar as il. human Po"',
1t l, possible 10 no. In'y cannot ''inS ,'l' u'ou
"hlcn WI" S,'nu LOT a '"o"Sa"u Ie"'9 "s"'"''
theT own naUo" put lney can ueIP ny ",e" ON"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27

A surplus of vigor and strength is
required in these strenuous times to
maintain your position at the
front. " When you allow your
mental or physical strength to fall
and remain below par you are court
ing certain defeat in Life's pursuit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27

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will bring to you the
physical vim and the
mental keenness of per-
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undaunted courage and tnat winning
power that health alone imparts.
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Then keep it on hand at all times in
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a remarkable rebuilder and so ex-
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brain and Drawn to scale the steep
inclines of human conflict and still
possess the necessary reserve force
ITO go over the top"
The puny, emaciated, rundown.
nervous, oYerwrought, lack the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27
Stripes All the Rage.

Stripes are all the rage for spring
suits Rather showy white stripes on
navy or black smooth faced material,
but some Of the most effective suits
have their stripes embroidered on,
which is rather novel. This fits in
with the fashions for making even the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27
SCHOOL GIRL
Tells OTHERS
How They Can Find Relief
From Periodic Sufferings.

Nashua. N. II. -" l am nineteen years
old and every month for two years !
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punch
the fire, the
spirit and
the pep
to accom-
plish t h e
t h i n 6 S
W o r t h
while; to
attain to
the heights
Of sublime
endeaVor.
Cast off.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27

We really don't need any more rain to lay the dust
or the Amomouye Show.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-27

Thi, /, the first OF three big days for \rdmore-
,ut just wait for tomorrow,
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