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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT

Simply gand! Marvlous! Magnifi-
cent! Wonderful!
These were some of the few ex-
pressions heard from the vast throng
that attended the annual o'clock
Christmas services at historic Allen
Chapel. A reporter for the Sun
reached the church at 4:3O and at
that hour nearly a thousand people
were already in the building and they
continued to come by the hundreds
until at o'clock when the services
began every available inch of space
had been occupied. There We're more
automobiles parked around the
church than ever before in its history.
Our reporter counted 67 machines at
7 o'clock; all owned by Negroes
Prof. Jackson and DR.. Isaacs sur
passed all previous programs by the
novel, spectacular and impressive pro-
gram which was rendered especially
impressive were the tableau scenes of
Christ-child in the manger in which
Mrs. Berry portrayed Mary in a most
acceptable manner while the posing
of Messrs. Holloway, Glass and Hag-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03

tendance The sermon by the pastor
Rev. f. F. Moten was appropriate and
all that one would wish. The Holy
spirit came to our hearts as a Christ.
mas gift from the Blessed Savior. Rev.
Moten left on the 9th for Hannibal,
Mo. to conduct a Is nights meeting
for Rev. w. B. Brooks. Sunday SER
vices were well attended. Rev, Harry
Wilson of Malta Bend preached at the
Bethel A. NJ. E. church. .Waverly
Band and the ladies of the Missionary
Baptist Church had an entertainment
at Masonic Hall. o.. Mrs. Anna Patter-
son had as dinner guests Mrs Maud
McCalip, Mrs. Leona Winchester,
Messrs. John and Leonard Wilkerson.
.... Mrs. LOrene Jackson and Mr. Ce-
ell McFern were married December "a
at the home of the brides aunt, Mrs.
Nancy Baker Mrs Lula Dixon is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Nancy
Keith. . Rev and Mrs. Moten receiv-
ed many nice presents. .. Mrs. VIM.
Anderson and Mrs. May Eta Wilker-
son entertained the following guests
Christmas day: Mr.. and Mrs. Stump,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Nolen, Mr.. Gilbert
Thomas, Rev. and Mrs. Moten. ...
Mrs. Julia Wilkerson amid tears of
joy had seven of her nine children at
home Christmas. e. The men of Wav-
erly spared 10 pains to make every
thing pleasant for the visitors.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03

wood as the three wise men could not
possibly have been excelled. And the
other tableau of the gift to the World
by Mrs. Perry and Mr.. Wilson dem
onstrates that Mrs. Berry possesses
histrionic ability which should be en-
couraged and her beauty of face and
form would attract attention any
where. All the musical numbers
were excellent and the novelty of the
electric Star which rose in the far
Eastern end of the auditorium and
Travelled slowly but steady to the
center of the church where it des-
cended over the cradle of the Christ
child, was the most original and
pleasing conception that Aliens con-
gregation has ever witnessed and
much praise is due the Rev. DR..
Isaacs, who manipulated the ma
chinery by which it was conducted in
such a successful manner. The SER
mon by DR.. Isaacs, though brief, was
very impressive. One addition to the
church was made and an excellent
offering aside from the regular col
lection was taken for the faithful and
painstaking janitor, Frederick Peel
er. As a director and organist Rob-
ert G. jackson is absolutely in a class.
by himself.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03
AN APPRECIATION.

Better to have no mind at all than
to think only of thyself. God pity the
man who never gave his fellowman
lift, who never cheered a needy soul
with a kind word or gift. He that
oppresseth the poor to increase his
own riches is not a good citizen. !
hold. no person deserves to be
crowned with honor whose life is
failure. And he who lives only to
eat and drink and accumulate is a
failure, and the world is no better for
his living in it." These are the
sentiments of Mr.. L. w. Spencer,
Worthy Master of w. NJ. Saunders
Lodge No. 279 U. B. F., and for plany
years an inspector in the street de-
partment of this city. Mr. Spencer is
a doer and not a talker and the splen-
did reputation he has builded up in
this community is due largely to the
many commendable things he has
done for his race. Quiet and unassum-
ing but with all of positive and de-
termined disposition what he sets his
hands to do is usually done with a
rIOLu dSl 4hoohOA w IL
liams, Grand Treasurer CASTOR and
Grand Secretary Pettigrew he receiv-
ed letters declaring that his records
and reports for the Grand officers
of his fraternity were the most con-
else, complete and carefully kept of
any records that came into their office
an honor of which any man might well
be proud. That Mr.. Spencer is a work
er is demonstrated by the fact that he
has added nineteen new members TO
his u. B. F. lodge since the Grand
Lodge last August and on Christmas
Day Mr.. Spencer sent a substantial
cash donation to the U. d. 2. Home To-
Gated at Hannibal, Mo-, On the same
day he sent to the Orphans Home,
2446 Michigan, twenty-four tooth
brushes. twenty-four packages Of tooth
paste, twenty-four cakes of toilet
soap, twenty-four large apples, TWEEN
ty-four oranges, twenty-four bananas,
and twenty-four Jumbo sticks OF
candy. package for each one Of the
twenty-four children inmates OF the
home Verify Brother Spencer was
fulfilling that injunction of the Mas
ter who said: Whatsoever ye do un'
to the least of these my children, we
do also unit me-"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03
THE OLD YEARS GIFTS.

BY Mrs. Kathryn d. Tillman.
The Old Year hath left us
With feeble gait and mien
All, many burden carried he
Within his pack. l ween
For some, cups so bitter
'Twere death to taste their brew,
For some such love and joy,
AS ne'er before they knew.
To some the days were drear
And dragged along in pain
To some each day, so glad
They wished for it, again.
But blame him not, comrade,
The Old Year Servitor,
If in the pack he brought
Were gifts to bless or mar.
Our times are in Gods hands,
Our lives are in His care
The Old Year served from Him
Our Heaven allotted shade
An dafter all we had
More sunshine than of shade,
So welcome the New Year
With hearts with courage fade.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03
EWING PRODUCE COMPANY,
oath, Near Vine.

That "Back to the Farm" is to be the
ultimate solution of Negro success
and achievement is the firm belief of
Mr.. H. P. Ewing, the hustling pro-
prietor of the Ewing Produce Com
pany, 1902 East Twenty-fourth street.
Mr.. Ewing has just closed deal with
prominent fnanciers and land owners
of 10000 acres of rich and fertile
lands in the heart of Arkansas which
he will take possession of in a few
weeks, establishing his headquarters
at Ola. Mr.. Ewing has an autograph
letter from Governor Brough of Ar
kansas, commencing him for his zeal
and energy in behalf of his Race and
pledging him full cooperation and as
sistance in successfully developing
this large tract of land under his con-
troll. Mr.. Ewing is rapidly arranging
his business affairs here so that his
boys may continue to successfully
conduct his produce business and will
give personal attention to the devel-
opment and cultivation of the land
which has come into his possession.
The roduce company's storerooms on
Twenty-fourth street is beehive of
industry and for bargains it will pay
you to visit them. For instance, you
can buy produce and fruits as follows:
Potatoes, 25c, 40c and roc per peck.
Sweet potatoes, SOC peck.
Apples, best eating, 40c and SOC dz.
Grapefruit, &c, 10c and for 25c.
Cabbage, &c to SIC per lb.
White onions, 7c 10.
Best red onions, 10c ID.
White Spanish onions, &c ID.
Casawba, 25c per doz.
Lemons, 25c per doz.
Oranges, 25c to soc doz.
Bananas, 7 for 25c.
Fresh tomatoes, 2 lbs. for 15c.
Carrots and parsnips, 4c lb.
Rutabagas and turnips, &c ID.
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A PERsHlNe GIFT TO NEGROES
General Sent Money to Be Distributed
in Laclede.

Laclede, Mo, Dec. 26.-Christmas
morning Mayor Allen received a let
ter from Jen. John ]. Pershing in
which the general inclosed his per-
sonal check for $3.50 with the request
that it be distributed as a Christmas
gift among the older Negroes of the
town, preferably those who worked
for the Pershing family when they
lived in Laclede.
The closing paragraph read: 81 can
not tell you how much ! have enjoyed
the day, nor how much I owe to you
for the cordial reception you and the
people of Laclede have extended to
me and other members of the family
1t is something we always will re
member and you may be sure I shall
again visit Laclede at my first op
portunity.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL
PROGRAM.
January 8, 1920, End Baptist Church
10th and Charlotte SITS.

-'N 1aPAiSN
10th and Charlotte SITS.
Mistress of Ceremonies. ......
....,..........M Mrs. Clara e. Adams
invocation. ...... Rev S. w. Bacote
How Firm Foundation. Choir
Roosevelt, the Christian. ..
................ Father Raining
Roosevelt, the Father. er.......
.....-.......... Mrs. Ella Lawson
Roosevelt, the Soldier. .....
Rev. Holmes, Kansas City, Kans
Roosevelt, the Statesman.
..,....... Prof W. H. Harrison
Roosevelt, the Traveller. .....
.''...,,,,.........M Mrs. H. o. Cook
Long, Long Trail. Choir
Roosevelt, the Negroes Friend.
''''''''. b. Watkins
Roosevelt, on Women's Rights.
......,......... Mrs. Ida NJ. Becks
Roosevelt, the Great American.
'''''''............ &C. A. Franklin
America - Choir,
Benediction. ....... Rev. VIM. AlpH
Program starts at $3.50 sharn/
The public is earnestly reques
attend.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION
The program for the Lincoln High School Extension at
Lincoln High School Sunday, January T. 3 15 will be
given by the
KANSAS CITY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Mr.. J. A. Cowen, Director
This will be the greatest Musical Program ever given
in the Extension course. Program begins promptly at
315 p. NJ.
PROF. J. R. E. LEE Principal
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-03

CHOIR LEADERS and CHORUS DIRECTORS
(Now ready Fourth edition of Fok-Song Anthems)
Steal Away To Jesus Single copies 2Oc doz lots a 15c
Prayer from) Emancipation Single 25c; by doz a zoe
N. CLARK SMITH
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THE REAL CAR.

Steam heated S-passenger limou-
sine. also taxi service. Bell phones
East 260O-East ASA. David Allen.
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WAVERLY, MO.
The service Christmas mornign will
long be remembered by those in at
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11
ORIGINAL WILSON MAN
DECLARES FOR HARDING

New ork, Oct 7.-Eugene Outer
bridge, president of the New York
Chamber of Commerce, one of the
oringinal group of five who picked
Wilson for president in 1912 and
supported him heartily, both in that
year and in 1916, declared for
Harding and Coolidge today.
81 was one of those misguided in
dependent Democrats who eagerly
supported President Wilson in
1872" he wrote. 81 was mistaken in
believing that he could lead the par
ty to achieve high and beneficial re-
suits. It appears to me that no sad
der wreck of possibilities than this
has ever occurred during my life
time"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11
CALL FOR PUBLICITY

New York, Oct. 7.JGeorge White,
chairman of the Democratic ma
tional committee, who returned to-
day from a conference with Cover
nor Cox, announced he had written
to Will H.. Hays, chairman of the
Republican national committee, urg-
ing him to do his utmost to obtain
wide publicity for the covenant of
the legaue of nations.
"In the interest of truth, which
the righteous certainly have no rea.
son to fear," Mr.. White requested
Mr.. Hays "to urge all newspapers to
print the text of the covenant in
full within the next few days." ,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11
COTTON CROP IS LATER
THAN USUAL THIS YEAR

: Columbia, Oct. 9.-The cotton crop
in South Carolina is later this year
than for ten years, according to the
government ginnings report received
in full by cotton men in Columbia
Wednesday. Cotton ginned up to Sep
tember rs, this year in South Caro-
lima totaled only 171,000 bales, as
compared with $4,000 last year. The
next smallest total for this time of
the year in past years was in 1913,
when the ginnings reported up to-
September rs totaled 10000. The
next lowest to that was in 1912, when
the ginnings reached 174,00O bales.
While the crop is late in South Car
olina, it is ahead of last year for the
entire cotton belt, the total for the
belt in this weeks government report
showing 2,243,OO0, and for last year
1,835,O00.
Columbia cotton men attribute the
lateness of marketing the crop to the
fact that the crop itself is late. How
ever, it is stated that the cotton seed
oil mills of South Carolina are buy
ing far less than they bought up to
this time last year. According to
prominent crushers today the total
amount of cotton seed crushed up to
this week this season is about 10000
tons as compared with about $4,000
last year. 1t is also stated that the
cotton seed oil mills have this year
bought only about half the amount
of cotton bought last year. The cot
ton bought to this time last year to-
tailed 49,447 bales.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11
SEPARATE PEACE
CAUSES SLOGAN
Republicans Will Support Cox Al
Result of Harding's Recent De-
claration.

New Yorn, Oct. 9.-George White
chairman of the Democratic national
committee today announced a new
slogan adopted by supporters of the
league of nations idea for the remain
der of the campaign.
1t is, "No separate peace with Ger
many"
This rallying cry, Mr.. White said,
"is echoed in the hearts of all who
favor the league. We have written ii
indelibly upon our purpose here at
national headquarters.
"The speech of Senator Harding at
Des Moines verifes the proposal in
his speech of acceptance and his vote
on the Knox resolution in favor of a
separate peace with Germany.
"In the name of dead and living
soldiers, sailors and marines, who de-
livered the finishing thrust to the Ger
man army and in the name of the men
and women who labored here at home
to support them, the Democratic par
ty resents their shameful proposal
which canarise only from desire to
truckle to the sentiments of those
who sympathised with the kaiser dur
ing the war.
eve are for the treaty of Versail-
les, which includes the covenant OF
the league of nations, and the Repub-
icans are committed to separate
peace, deserting our allies and per-
mitting the Germans to escape all the
obligations which defeat laid upon
them.
a "In the next three weeks, you will
see this country realize the obloquy
of such a stand by the party OF Lin
coin, Mckinley and Roosevelt. The
first Republican to resent it publicly,
I learn, is Herbert Parsons. former
New York congressman and former
Republican national committeeman
from the Empire state. He has de.
cided to support the league by the
only practical means. This does cred
it to his patriotism and convictions
We welcome him, fighting with US fol
cause beyond partisanship. There
will be many more"
New York, Oct. 9.-Herbert Par
sons. member of the Republican ma
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11
JAPANESE EXPORTS IN
SEPTEMBER $4,000, 900

Warrington, Oct. 9.-Expdrts
from Japan during September were
valued at s77,0OO,OOO, which makes
the total export trade for the first
nine months of this year more than
$800,000,000, Commercial Attache
j. N. Abbott, at Toxic, Friday in
formed the Bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce.
The September total makes an un-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11

tional and state executive commit
tees from 1913 to 1920 today an.
rounced his intention to vote for Gov
ernor Cox, Democratic presidential
nominee. His announcement was made
in a letter to the New York County
Republican, committee of which he
once was chairman, resigning from
that body.
In his letter, Mr.. Parsons said:
81 am for the league of nations
Cox is for going in Harding is not
for going in though in the senate
he voted for going in So T am fol
Cox"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11
MAY BUY DIRECT

Greenville, Oct. 7.-Cotton mills
of Greenville will give the farmers
the advantage of the top market
price by purchasing direct from the
producers, instead of through the
brokers, if a plan launched here to.
day by cotton mill executives in CO.
operation with the merchants bu-
reau is adopted, in an effort to boil
ster the price of cotton as much as
possible.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11
GREAT NEPHEW OF
REVOLUTION GENERAL
HELD IN GREENVILE JAIL

Greenville, Oct. 7.-Ashby Sewer
a great nephew of Gen. John Sewer
of revolutionary fame for whom
Sewer was named, is held in jail
here charged with shooting John
Campbell, at a church near here Sun.
day afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11

favorable balance Of trade for Japan,
for the nine months period Of more
than $195,Oo0,O00. The gold i'm.
ports into Japan during September
were more than s2s, 100000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-11
WAR ON LEMON PRoFITEERs

Washington, Dot. 9.-Profiteers
in lemons are to be the next object
of attack by the Department Of JUS
tice. Unreasonable prices charged
by retailers, despite the enormous
supply, are alleged in complaints:
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of the federal reserve system be al
lowed to discount notes for money
which, he said, is to be used in pay
ment of wages, fertilizer and sup
ply bills. He said the loans would ex-
tend for only few days mad would
not materially affect the reserve of
the federal system. He also declared
that a great majority of planters
were not seeking money simply to
finance themselves while they were
holding cotton off the market. They
are hard pressed by creditors, he
said, and must have cash at once
with which to meet obligations in
Cured this summer.
For Export Corporation
Governor Harding announced to-
night that Birmingham is to have
a sub-treasury of the United States
Immediately in the sense that the
local branch of the federal reserve
bank will perform the functions Of
sub-treasury.
Championing the Export Cotton
! association idea tonight, Governor
Harding declared that he had been
informed by the commercial agent
of the German government now in
, the United States, that Germany
alone is in need of 100000 bales
of cotton; that the Germans have
the mills with which to spin the cot
ton and workmen to operate the
mills, but that their money is So de-
preciated that they can not pay for
the cotton they needin money.
"Under a well organized cotton
export organization" Governor
Hading stated, 1--WE could ship our
raw cotton to Germany under an
adequate guarantee by the German
banks and the German government.
The cotton would be manufactured
into cloth and the manufactured
product disposed of to nations whose
currency has not deprecated, and
in the end the Germans could pay
US for our cotton in good American
dollars.
"This system would have to ex.
tend over a period of nine months
Sto allow for the shipment Of the cot.
ton to Europe, its manufacture and
the sale of the finished product.
To Stimulate Situation
"In my opinion, the first 10000
bales of cotton shipped abroad un
der this system and with this guar
antee would have an instantaneous
effect in stimulating the entire cot
ton situation. To my mind, it is thu
greatest opportunity in the Soutl
today.
"It is up to the South to do thi
thing for itself and with its owl
money. The North can not do it fo
the South. The North has money
but it likewise has use for all tn
money in its possession. 1t is th
duty and the opportunity of tn
Southerners to do this for them
selves"
Matters transacted by the direct
ors of the federal reserve bank O
Atlanta in their meeting here tods.
were:
The question of changing the bas
rate of 6 per cent. with progressiv
features to flat rate Of z per cent
and referred to committee. Thi
committee will report after a meet
ing of all the governors of the fed
eral reserve banks to be held wit
the board members in Washington
at an early date.
The matter of making provision
for credit to the farmer to enabi
the liquidation of debt for fertilizer
and the like was also referred to
a committee to report later. Thl
question was presented by L. t
Jackson of the Georgia state br
reau of markets.
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New York, Oct. 9.-Herbert Par
sons, member of the Republican ma
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-05
HOROSCOPE =.

ann o. A1%Ns
benefit. but it is believed TO indi-
cate, also, wealth taken from the
sea. A new mention VIII utlllze
hitherto useless materials
Kindly stars viii guide those who
make arrangements today, II they
are bound by written contracts Ac-
tors and actresses should benefit
Neptune is in a place supposed 70
impart vision to public men and TO
cause them to keep their " coun-
This month will not be Of great
importance TO the affairs Of women
and may be a period Of preparation
or even indecision before initiative
Of any sort
It is a favorable day for beginning
any important enterprise. for the
stars seem TO presage financial sue
cess
A late spring with prolonged cold
weather that affects crops is prog
n~osticated-
should be careful in regard to letters
and writings during the coming
year. # born in b afternoon they
may expect a very successful twelve
months.
Children born on this day are likely
TO be quick and clever. but too san
gufne to be altogether reliable
Copyright, 1920. by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
KODAK Finishing e eandara-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-05
Girls Want Cheer
Through Jazz Music and
FLowers; Some Ask Books

Photograph records OF any kind.
preferably Jazz music records. are
wanted by the girls in the clinic IN
the county courthouse
The girls also say they would ap-
preciate some pot plants for the win
dows. They especially like hyacinths.
but n kind OF flowers would help
cheer them, they say, and they prom
Use to take good care OF them.
The girls say they don't want 70
ask for much, but they haven't any
magazines or old books TO read
There are ~ girls in d clinic,
more by a dozen than they have had
IN the clinic since the days OF the
purity squad. about two years ago In
the days when the purity squad was
most active sometimes there would
be as many as rs girls in the clinic.