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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-12-25
Mother Says Wares
Baby Powder Saa|
Her -Four Chld1
Has used this Remedy ny!
and believes 1t 'best On d y.
for stomach and boWeltl''k

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simple, harmless STOMACH =; !. 'a s1,at r,sI
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unnecessary. THIS m0, a,v,. 4 hm
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children, and believe II Il INN ID
Wares Baby Powder iouf !; o. ar mi im3
have died. have u'e s $, !. b ,sr rsss
years. and found it one o. h 70. III t,osSI|
on earth for stomach and Oo''' ~
Wares Baby Po-d.t: RI Is .s sizsa ~. y
in liquid form, mixed ~ s,.,,.ly Ssrnka !
and they love it. Absolute: - al nd
ard sl.2O the package ~, On b. \
Send for Or. Wares oo S tho,.l,-ts
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THE WARE CHEMICAL W.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-12-25
The Extremes.

II have little or nothing to wear to
the party" said the woman who exag-
gerates.
II don't know whether to sympathize
or congratulate you," rejoined Miss
Cayenne. Yours must be one OF two
cases-the depth Of poverty or the
height OF fashion. "-EXchange.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-12-25

Or Peerys Dead Shot" i, :,
-nRe or strip" real oIs,
dos Of medicine which cIsa,. U'olaea
or Tapeworm with a sinVla d sa. OI \
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-12-25
Cutlcura for pimplv e..

FL Remove pinples and b's,a
smear them with CutIcurs N,,'
Wash If in five minutes win
cu"a Soap and hot water. O,s
keep Your skin clear by usiDy A.
daily toilet purposes. Don't In !
clude Cuttcura Talcum.-Adv
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-12-25

II ; always a great bola sor IA.
glar II he safe IS locked
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-12-25
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rods. Joints, pipes. ~, and undue -
time. tabor material "a procur!sI ...f
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sant 80 RUSToh
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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-12-25

Felt hats are chic, and may be
had In lovely colorings.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-12-25
Keep ] ITO Ia co

A. : he first symptom S ~ ba1
cold, breathe Hyomel' , ln snt /
always have it in the saapSap,seata j
by all druggists. -,,-sp|
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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
". N. |. A. News
By T. Willard Valentine

The y. \. I. A. met Sunday. Decem-
Der y at Walters \. NJ. +. Zion Church.
The program was very interesting.
Among the participants OF the program
was Mr. Hodge, who gave an enthusiast
tic talk on the Ideals OF the n. n. |. A"
Mrs Mary +. Taylor, lady first vice
president and captain for the Black
Cross nurses. recited an excellent poem
entitled Our Rising" which met with
much enthusiasm. Mrs. Hawkins sang a
solo. Steal Away Ethiopia to the
rich and melodious air. Steal Away to
Ie,us," which called Tor an encore.
Mr.. ]. J. Tifford talked on Liberia
outlining the history OF colonization by
the American negro beginning in 1921
which was incubated and iostered by
white people in order to dispose OF the
negro equitably, which in reality was a
matter OF expurgation. He related many
interesting things and how that only per-
sons OF negro extraction could become
citizens OF Liberia, and closing his re
marks by reading excerpts from Buck
hannah. the first president OF Liberia.
Mr.. Rudolph Smith in his diplomatic
manner told OF the economic and
political surroundings OF Liberia and
how England had inched over, time
and again, on the Liberian possessions,
seeking a quarrel, thereby. hoping to
IL. Il
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
GARY, IND.

Mrs. a. B. Edwards of Houston,
Texas, left last Sunday for her home
after spending a few weeks with her
daughters, Mrs. DIR. Marshall and
Miss Thryra
Social evening at Froebel School
each Thursday evening IS being very
well attended and Is proving very
profitable to all who come.
Miss Mabel Gaines who was indis-
posed last week with an attack of
tonsilitis has returned to her work at
Virginia Street school. Mrs. Powell
OF Carolina Street substituted for her
while she was out.
Edward Rochell, son of Mr.. Charles
Miller our popular Washington Street
tonsorial artist is now connected with
the Pittsburgh American growing
Race publication.
Our reliable and competent car
penters and builders Messrs. Wilson
OF Fifteenth and Coon. Streets and
Gibson of 9th and Washington
Street are kept quite busy these days
and report busy season and a still
buster season is expected in the
spring.
The Christmas program held at
Virginia Street School last ursday
evening was well given and we'll at
tended. The parts carried by the
children were well taken.
The following story was written by
The Presbyterian Guild held a very
interesting meeting last Sunday after
noon at the 2lst Avenue School
The election of Charles Gregory as
Justice OF the Peace is gratifying TO
his many friends and to those who
recall how arduously he has worked
in behalf of the party and how I'M
changeable he has been throughout
the years. Mr., Gregory has been
prominent in Gary politics for years
and stands high in the Masonic order.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18

having once been the worshipful
Master of the local lodge. The Whip
wishes him and his co-worker, Mr..
John Duncan, who as constable will
work from Mr.. Gregory's court.
The Whip can be secured at Mr..
1eake's place at 18th & Broadway
on Saturdays and IS one OF the news
lest papers and in its pages you will
Ind all the current news of the Race
throughout the States and in the
nearby islands. Become a regular
reader OF The Whip and keep abreast
of the times.
Where our Teachers will spend
their two weeks Christmas holidays
Twenty-hfth Avenue: Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis Gary Miss Monday
Henderson. Ky; Miss Phillips. Gary
Miss McElroy. Gary and Chicago
Mr.. Lawson, Cincinnati, O.
Twenty-irst Avenue Mr.. and
Mrs. Ltnoir, Gary and Chicago; Mrs.
Sharp, Gary and Chicago, Mrs Lytle,
Gary and Chicago; Mr. Washington
Gary and Chicago Miss Henderson,
Indianapolis; Miss Carter and Mrs.
Hubbard, Indianapolis; Miss Jackson,
Chicago. Mrs. Delaney Gary and Chi
cage; Miss Garrett.
Virginia Street Mr.. and Mrs. +.
D. Simpson, Gary and chicago. Mrs.
Skillman Indianapolis; Miss Williams
and Miss Umble, Lafayette and Terre
Haute; Miss Gaines. Broadlands. Ill;
Miss Nichols, Danville, H.. Mrs. Lee.
indianapolis, Miss Edwards, Gary
and Chicago and GalesburRh, III.
The National Association for the
Advancement OF Colored People held
a very interesting meeting last Sun
day at which several helpful talks
were made. The association IS tax
ing on new lie and will soou be
actively at work again doing the
things for which it was instituted
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
Houston, 7 exas
By William Archibald

Big loot ball game here Christmas day
Christmas day the Tuskegee Institute
and Prairie View State College will play
at the west end park These are the
two largest colored schools in the south
and this will be the biggest loot ball
game ever staged in this city.
Mrs. Sybel Bryant was called to Beau
mont this week to the bedside OF her
sister, Mrs. Clara Jasper OF that city
Rev ]. f. Knox OF Dallas, was in the
city last week.
Mr.. Frank Morris made living trip
to Beaumont last week
Mrs. DR.. Whitby after visiting friends
in San Antonio returned home Satur-
day
Read the WHIP every week for Hous-
ton News You will lind copies OF the
Chicago Whip for sale at the Little
Queen barber shop on San Felipe Street.
Dorn's Cafe us Prairie Avenue. See
William Archibald, the agent APP San
Felipe. Phone Preston 44S0.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
The Clubs
By Walter A. Ellis

The w. y. Cook Club OF NJ. {. {.
met at the residence OF Nice-President
Mrs. Mamie B. Ford, 1857 Dearborn
Street, Tuesday, December 9TH, 1870
After the regular business OF the club
a delightful repast was served by the
hostess. This club will meet the
second Monday evening III each
month. Next meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Hattie Brown, 40 +.
18th Street. All members are urged
TO be present. Mrs. Leona Miller,
President; Mrs. Katie Mason, Sec'y.
The Standard Literary Society, ..
B. c., last Sunday elected Mr.. I. +.
Parrish to the Chair Mr.. Parrish IS
a member OF the PhalanX and UNI
versity Clubs. Excellent adnlinistra-
ton of the helm is expected. Good
programs.
The Girls Musical Club Choral OF
the Chicago Community Musical and
Singing Assn meets every Tuesday
from 5 to P. NJ. at Olivet
The Chicago Branch OF the \. A.
A. c. ?. held its first monthly meet
ing and educational program at the
Y. NJ. {. A. last Sunday. \ further
report of the meeting will be found
under Y. NJ. c. A. news.
The regular monthly musical OF the
Institutional Church, 1926 Dearborn
Street. Sunday, December 18th, was
quite an event, par excellence. The
Young Peoples Society presented
many distinguished artists, local and
from New Orleans. Walters A. NJ.
f. Zion Choir won continued ap-
plause.
Grace Presbyterian Lyceum was
entertained last Sunday by the son
of the late Booker I. Washington,
Mr.. E. Davidson Washington. in
lecture. Many representatives from
the Chicago Tuskegee Club by
special invitation were present The
musical numbers by distinguished
artists did credit to the program com
mittee. Miss Irene Hudlin presiding.
The Willing Workers and Strangers
Club is making an excellent advance
ment in its community work at the
NJ. c. c. Meets Wednesday evening.
1890 Indiana Ave. Mrs. O. Hudson.
President. More news later.
The Community Mothers Meeting
takes place each Thursday from to
4 p. NJ. at Olivet. Interesting dis
cussions and splendid programs are
the rule.
The Greater Bethel Literary Society
presents the Annual Essay Contest
next Sunday, December 10Th. The
previous prize winners are 10 be the
contestants. Meet the "WHIP' there
with your Club news.
St. Marks Lycemn was addressed
last Sunday by Hon. Adelbert H..
Roberts, instead of Judge MeGoorty,
as reported. Del took the house
with his a visit TO Tuskegee.'
DIR. Mary F. Waring addressed the
Young Peoples Lyceum at S. Grace
last Sunday. The auditorium was
we'll filled with interested young and
elderly people. The exposition was
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
Pre-Xmas Ball and Dance

The Chicago chapter of the Mosaic
Templars OF America 1850 will hold
their first annual dance at the X. OF
p. hall 35th St, and Indiana Ave,
Monday evening December 10th. The
Committee has arranged an elaborate
program for the entertainment oil
their many members and guests the
officers of the chapter are Mrs. L.
Thomas, L. Washington, B. ".
Campball, T. r. Jefferson, A. Morgan,
Annie Peasants.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
Use SLOAN'S TO
WARD OFF PAIN
You can just tell by its healthy
stimulating odor, that IL Is
going to do you good

"TF only had some Sloan's Lini.
mentl" How often you We said
Il that! And then when the rheu-.
matte twinge subsided-after hours Oh
suffering-you forgot it!
Don't do it again-get a bottle TO-
day and keep ii handy for possible use
tonight! A sudden attack may come
on-sciatica, lumbago. sore muscles.
backache, stiff joints, neuralgia, the
pains and aches resulting from expos
IRE. You'll soon find warmth and re-
lief in Sloan's, the liniment that Pene-
rateS qithont rubbing. Clean, econom-
ical. Three sizes-35c, zoe, S1.4O
S1Od1l;'S
Linifnent(sRsssd%%;9s)
ArmMnnxznHznlnG AMnz ~--s~M
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18

characteristic of this EXCEPTIONAL!
gifted woman
The Choir OF one hundred voices
! NJ. {. Cente. (Wendell Phillips, hello
spellbound the large audience assem-
bled to hear them Sunday, 18th inst
please send in the addresses oil
your Club Sec'y and other officers
The Peoples Movement has com
bined with the NJ. {. Center in its
efforts to give assistance to the needy
in the form Of Nmas presents. A
joint meeting OF the presidents OF the
various groups OF the NJ {. {. met
at Unity Hall at 4 p. NJ, last Sunday,
for this purpose. A later meeting IS
reported for Wednesday. Wesley
Jones and Chorus there Sunday after
noon. Judge Grove was principal
speaker at the regular meeting OF the
body. #
d. 4
ular monthly meeting at Bailey's Hall,
1898 South State Street Wednesday
evening. Many Virginians present.
Bethesda Sacred Concert. $50 P
NJ. last Sunday presented Nine VIM
frey, Nine. Patti Brown and Miss
Thomas in vocal selections and Mrs.
McAdoo and Mrs. Myra Reeves y.
". {. Al in addresses. Appreciatiye
audience
The Julia Johnson Working Girls
Home. 1900 Champlain Ave, gave a
delightful program last Sunday alter
noon Mr.. B. A. Stewart (Nut King)
is Chairman OF the Executive body
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18

Atlanta University Club To Give
Dance
The Atlanta University Club, com
posed of former students OF Atlanta
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
Celebrates Birthday

Saturday was holiday for DR..
Julius c. Green. It was his birth
day. Even though he disappointed
his many congratulators who were
anxious who were curious to know his
exact age those who were fortunate
enough to remain in his company
through evening had no regrets, be
cause he was unstinting in his efforts
to make them realize that he appre-
ciated their attempts to make him
happy.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
"YOU HAVE GOT TO HAVE
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Your salary without income is not
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Wages are going down, work is
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The SHERMAN j. WALLACE
SPECIALITY PRODUCTS,
lib No. 5th Av., Ann Arbor, Mich.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18

The Fleur de Lis Art Club met with Mrs
M. Reid, 4712 Wabash Ave, Thursday, Dec
9th. Annual Reception New Years Day will
be discussed next meetin. Dec. 23rd, 1920,
at Mr.. Tenney, 433 E. 45th Place.
Sec. Mrs. W. NJ Farmer
Pres. Mrs. a. J. Hill.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18
Leaves City

Mrs. Mary Newman, who has been
employed at Mexicans Franks restau-
rant and who has built up host OF
friends at that place is leaving the
city for Columbus New Mexico and
plans to spend the winter there.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-12-18

University who are living in the city.
viii give a dance at The Unity Club.
3140 Indiana Ave. on Monday, Deeem-
Der 10th. The affair promises TO be
quite an affair
Invitations are out for the Entire
Nous Dancing Christmas Party at
Unity Club December 18th, and many
very gorgeous gowns are in the max
ing among the fashionable modistes
OF the city for the members and their
guests.
Mrs Lawrence Newly will enter
tain at a Ladies afternoon Xmas
Whist December 9th, at her residence
$3.50 Rhodes Avenue.
Miss Odessa Brown, formerly OF
Boston, Massachusetts,, who is to be-
come the bride OF Charles Jones OF
Chicago on Christmas night al a very
elaboratT wedding at the residence
OF her aunt Mrs Odessa Shively 3037
Forest Avenue. is TO be rendered a
bridal shower by Miss Ruth McCoo
on Tuesday evening December 2lst.
DIR. and Mrs. A. F. Johnson were
the guests OF Dir. and Mrs {. Chap
man at the Cort Theatre on Tuesday
evening last and thoroughly enjoyed
Jean Cows beautiful rendition OF
Smiling Through"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-17
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK 'U
The very heart Of the commercial life II a community through which flows
ue nnamal current of business, and upon which % a great exMnt depends its
1Qtlre prosperity, is its banking interests, and n better criterion of the suuduy
and permanency of a municipality is afforded than a glance at the status OF its fl
nancal institutions.
The term soiduy is amply typiied in such al enterprise al forms the subject
OF This sketch. The First National was organized October /. 1915, and since that
time its history hasb ena parto of the history of Pemiscot County which 1t has done
its share to develop.
Capitalized at $50 900 with surplus and undivided profits of more than $4,000.
total resources Of $54O,25295, an carrying hundreds OF thousands OF dollars on
deposit year In an yero ut, representing the earnings ant profits of firms, indi-
Vduasa and corporations of this section, the First Nalonal Bank ranks with the
greatest financial institutions Of Southeast Missouri. 1t transacts a legitimate bank
ing business sin all its branches paying 4 per cent IN savings an s per cent on
erhneate o time deposits also rents safety deposit boxes to its patrons" Its
home is one of thu most attractive business structures in the city Its facilities are
Of the very best, guaranteeing its customers the most efficient and reliable service.
is installing the Cannon Bali system of burglar alarm. Fire and burglary In
bent thrown around dep@tors none Modern fixtures and fire and buglar.prmf
safes and vaults are installed. This most commendable enterprise is directed and
controlled by men whose standing in the business world, and fame rs promoters
of great undertakings is Of the highest possible standard, and whose integrity and
ability is unauestoned.
OFFICERS: W. A. Crockett. President; c f. Bloker. Active VicePresiden:
Chas A. Thadt, Vce-Preident; Jas. j. Long, Cashier, and Miss Elizabeth Brown
ing Assistant CashNr,
DIRECTORS: Robt l.. Ward Banks Attorney, Hugh A. Thtadt Chss. A.
Tstadt G I. Bragg, r +. Coppage, ". A. Crockett and c. F. Bloker All are wide
awake, energetic and conservative business me OF unlimited experience, an who
take a Just pride in the advancement of Pemiscot County and its many commendabe
institutions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-17

ing communities on the
globe, has an abund-
ance of raw material to
supply factories ample
transportation facilities,
both water and rail, and
is destined to take its
place among the in-
portant commercial
centers OF the Missis-
sinni Valley.
When once settled in
Charlottesville, one is
loath to depart and
though occasionally car
ried away by the SEEM
ing glamour of other To-
calities, he, like the Mus
sulman, sooner or later
returns to his Mecca.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-17

SMITH DRUG COMPANY
Few little cities in Missouri contain. as neat connnodlous ad uneya !.
pointed drug stores as does Caruthersvile.. Taking rank p one Of the finest nest
Smith Drug Company, located at the corner Of Ward Avenue and Fourth
street They carry an exceptionally complete and up-to-date stock Of new
and pure, drugs, chemicals proprietary meaHmes a t met a atunnt S oF 'fIEsnRhimnsg
tackle. A speciality is made OF compromising physicians prescriptions, TINS
branch Of the business being under the persona are aaIdd superv rs nAp ot
Important line Of business. This store is equipped wilma large new, style
drink paroV.
With the widespread Use of the automobile a a means OF ocomouona n
transportation, comes the simultaneous need for establishments for the up,
keen and repair of these machines. A recognition of this necessity Is found
In the modern garage, Which Is common in every community, today. The
Cryser Motor Company is one Of the best examples o. the last word. in
establishments Of this character, enbedying, as It does every feature that
could be found in institutions of its kind. The sales department is perhaps
the most prominent feature Of the business, occupying as it does q fore
most position among similar Institutions Of Southeast Missouri This CON
orn holds the agency in this locality for the far-famed Ford automobiles
and FordBon tractors, both Of which are sold in all parts of the civilized
w6rld, and are too well known to need any words of description. This bust
ness had It's advent on January /, 1918. 1t is owned by, W, NJ Cryaer. He is
a GENTLEMAN Of marked business ability, integrity and proSressiy6ness and
stan high in LII circles
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-17

fore buying land else
where, because the eli
mate is very congenlal
and we have short win
tiers and long planting
and maturing seasons.
The soil OF Pemiscot
County will produce two
crops each year besides
winter pasture, and we
have the advantage OF
both northern and south
ern markets. In the pro-
duction Of alfalfa, hogs
and cattle, Pemiscot Coun-
ty stands at the head Nof
the list among the leading
counties of the state.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-17
Come 10 The Best City On Earth
; ssss5S CARUTHERSVILLE, ; SSSS5Si
YOU'LL
LIKE
IT.

TEHDENVE Ut u WNI
ence,h lived ot their allotted life and passei into the background, while others N
live on. The citizens of the Mississippi Valley aet the live propositions today
and the points toward which capitalists and promoters are moving Every
year marks som distinct and telling progress and adds new inspiration to
perhaps tagging hopes Among the little cities that stand supreme in the hr-
ward march Of progress, Charlottesville is CONSPICUOUS in this, the great state
Of Missouri, which is noted for its loyalty enterprise and thrift and me OF
the most fertile fields of the union. o
Charlottesville is the county seat Of Pemiscot County, and is located OF the banks
Of the Mississippi River, 20 miles south of ST. Louis and 90 miles north OF Memphis
Its population is consevatvey estimated at 5000.
Charlottesville is served by the main line of the Memphis and St Louis division of
the Frisco Railway and the Caruthersvne and Kenneth branch OF tes ar system, also
the Denng Southwestern Railway 1t also has the advantage OF water transportation
throughout the year and enjoys a low competitive freight rate to all points With the Inc
completion Of the Government barge line on the Mississippi River CarutherNnues
transportation facilities will be unequaued by any other town OF its size and cassm this
section Of the country
Charlottesville is located in the midst Of one Of the richest and most rapidly develop
ing agricultural sections of the United States The farmers of the surrounding country
successfully raise corn, wheat alfalfa cotton clover, cowpas, soy beans, timothy, oats
all kinds Of forage crops, melons, potatoes vegetables fruits, etc, in fact everything hat
can be grown outside Of the tropical region. The farmer in search OF location where he
will receive rich reward for his labor should investigate this section of the country be