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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26
Local Girl Wins
C.H.S.Laurels

Announcement of the honor roll of
students who will graduate from Cen
trail high school at the end of this
semester was made Wednesday at the
school assembly.
Seventy-one of the graduating
class were placed on the role as hon.
or students. Miss Lucille Howell,
GAL Rondo street, was among the
list. She was the only race student
of Central high school to be placed
on the honorary list of the gradual
ing class.
On several occasions articles con-
tributed by Miss Howell have been
used by the c. H. S. paper. This dis
tinction came as the result of her
unusual ability as writer. Her
articles were printed following the
the elimination of various English
students work.
Being placed on the honor roll at
Central high school is distinction
every studious pupil is desirous of
having. Out of the vast graduating
class only seventy-one students made
such high gradings to be placed.
Miss Howell is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Owen Howell.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26
18th Ward Civic
Club Lays Plans

At the last regular meeting of the
Thirteenth Ward Civic club II was
decided to set aside the second week
in May for general cleanup week.
All residents of the ward are request
ed to clean their premises in general.
Beginning the first week after clean
up week, a contest for club members
only. will start in which prize will
be given by the club to the person
having the best kept yard. The con-
test will close September Is and the
first meeting in October "Pep-fest'
will be held and prizes awarded.
Judges and further particulars will
be announced later. Club meets first
Monday in each month at Public
Library, corner Fourth avenue south
and 36th street, Minneapolis. Carl
Wade, Sec.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26
Minneapolis Women Marching
Forward; Organize Home Center

No longer will the Negroes of Min
neapolis have to reluctantly admit
that aside from our churches we have
not a single institution in this beau
tiful city of existing rare opportuni-
ties and abundant good will and fell
lowship that is functioning for the
physical, intellectual and. spiritual
uplift of the people Of our communi-
ty. Some of our best women have
come to the rescue and have organ
ized and established The Colored
women's Home and Service Center,
located at 253 18th avenue south,
Minneapolis.
It is undenominational in charac-
ter, and is broad, unselfish and Chris
tian enough in spirit and attitude, as
not to be an institution for colored
people only, any more than the Swed-
ish hospital is solely for the Swedish
people, but to administer to the needs
of all races alike, whenever an oppor-
tunity is given. Christ was no re-
specter of persons; let us make him
our exemplar in all things.
The name of the home simply i'm.
plies that 1t Is ever to be an institu-
ton founded, owned and controlled
by the colored women Of Minneapolis,
for the purpose of radiating service
city-wide in its scope. assuming with
other institutions of similar nature
some Of the responsibilities Of the
responsibilities of the charitable and
uplift work being done in this grow
ing metropolis. Of which there is such
a great need.
Their activities are to be focused,
however, more directly on work
among women and children Of our
own group. because 1t is but natural
and right that charity should first be-
gin at home. In other words, ito the
Jew first then also to the Greek" II
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

any individual or race first learns to
respect and help itself, it will eventu-
ally receive the consideration due 1t
from others. This is not the spirit
to encourage prejudice or segregation
as some fear 1t Is and which has ex-
erted retarding influence upon our
development and progress; but to the
contrary 1t is just good common
sense seeing facts as they actually ex-
ist and an effort to so improve our
selves and conditions that the word
"Colored" or Negro" may be a name
of which all of our race may feel
justly proud. Let us awaken to our
best interests and SO prepare our
selves to give to the world the best
we have that the best may come back
to us.
The women who have signed their
names below have thereby indicated
their acceptance of such a program
and creed, and may they ever con-
tinue marching onward and upward
in that same direction, enlisting
many in their noble cause.
We, the undersigned colored wom-
en- Of Minneapolis, having seriously
considered the urgent needs Of wom-
en- OF our race, along lines pertaining
to better housing conditions. employ
ment, wholesome recreation and So
cial conditions; in fact, along all lines
that tend toward the spiritual, mental
and physical betterment Of our wom-
en- everywhere. do hereby and now,
pledge our loyal support to this In
stitution which has just started such
work in our city, and is known as
the "Colored Women's Home and
Service Center" located at 253 18th
avenue south.
We realize that having interests In
common along all such lines Of up
lift work, the duty Of its promotion,
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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26
P-O-L-I-T-I-C-A-L
DOPE

Mayor Arthur E. Nelson, candidate
for reelection, is one of the most pro-
gressive Mayors st. Paul ever had.
Not only does he plan for a better
and larger city, but by his personal
efforts sees that his plans are execut-
ed properly.
st. Paul has grown and prospered
under his regime. We have better
schools, better roads and streets and
we have received a dollars worth of
honest service for every dollar of tax
money expended.
A vote for Arthur E. Nelson is a
vote for a clean. honest and efficient
government. Vote for him on May s.
The Office of comptroller is a very
important one and it is up to the
voters of our group not to overlook
the fact; no matter what plans the
Mayor intends to put through, he can
do but little without the cooperation
of the comptroller. Mr.. Erman Skip
ton, the present comptroller and can
fdidate for reelection, has at all times
been ready to cooperate with Mayor
Nelson in his plans for a greater and
larger city. Vote for Erman NJ. Skip
ton.
Commissioner w. J. Peter, candi-
date for reelection, is another public
official who has devoted his time to
making st. Paul a city to be proud
of. He has at all times been ready
to make improvements when needed.
Mr.. w. j. Peter should be voted for
by the voters of our group.
Everybody knows and likes Larry
Hodgson (Larry Hoo Ex-Mayor of St.
Paul. He made good as Mayor and
there is no doubt that he will make
good as commissioner. Vote for him.
Albert Wunderlich, former COM
missioner Of education, is a candi-
date for commissioner. When Mr..
Wunderlich was commissioner he
fought against the segregating of col
ored pupils in the public schools. AS
it is by mems deeds that we know
them," don't forget Mr.. Wunderlich
on May 6.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26
Forum Meets at
Pilgrim Sunday

The Forum of the N. A. A. C. p.
will meet on Sunday, April 81, at Pill
grim Chapel, Grotto and Central, at
4 p. NJ. The meeting will be in the
form of an open forum, at which time
every one will be given an opportuni-
ty to express himself on any matter.
Mr.. w. T. Francis will be the prin-
cipal speaker. The choir from st.
James A. M. E. church will render
the music.
All solicitors during the drive are
requested to make a report. either
in part or in full.
The D. Y. w. Y. X. club at their
meeting on Wednesday night pledged
$1,000 to the support of the asso-
citation.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

Mrs. Iona Skinner gave birthday
party Friday afternoon In honor oi
her little son, Otis, Jr., at the home
of Mrs. Burt McPheeters, sos West
Central avenue. Seventeen little chill.
dren were present. Otis was the re-
cipient of many beautiful presents. A
delicious repast was served.
The Charity Sewing Circle wishes
to announce that statement appearing
I'm past Issue Of this paper, inform
ing the public that there would be no
quilt given away, was unauthorized
by the club. Please hold your tickets.
The date will be announced later
Adv.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26
Finch, Van Slyck, McConvine
Auditor Receives Much Praise

Mr.. John H. Hickman, Sr., who re-
Gently retired as auditor for the cor
poration of Finch, Van Slyck & Nc
Conville after fifty years of service,
was the recipient of many congratula-
tions.
Excerps from some of the con-
gratulations received are:
Telegram.
Hot Springs, VA
Sorry / cannot be in st. Paul to
join other members Of the firm in
thanking you for your fifty years of
loyalty and service to the corporation.
1t is quality of service of which we
are proud and is an example to us
all. Best wishes.
Roger Sheppard, President,
Finch, Van Slyck G. McConville.
"While I am no longer connected
with the corporation, I cannot let the
opportunity pass without expressing
to you my appreciation of the trusty
work you did under me for so many
years. You can always be depended
upon to do your best"
Elbert A. Young.
II have yet to hear one unkind
word spoken of you"
Mrs. L. X. Fisher.
yours Golden"
Geo. H. Hazard.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

The d. Y. w. Y. X. Club met with
Mrs. James Murphy, 1854 Thomas
street, Wednesday evening. The an
nual election of officers were as fol-
lows: Queen johnson, Pres; Mrs.
d. Roper, Vice-Pres.; Florence John
son. Sec; Ida Mae Murphy, Cores.
Sec. After which a delicious repast
was served.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26
GIVE SUPPORT TO
NELSON AND KEEP
THE BEST MAYOR
Statistics Show Better Municipal
Government in Regime of
Administration.

We wish to call the attention of
our voters to the advisibility of sup
porting our present Mayor, Arthur
E. Nelson, in his campaign for re-
election. Our present Mayor is high
ly deserving OF the favorable consid-
Grafton of our group because he has
stood for only such measures that
meant fairness to all. His admins
tration can pass the most rigid mus
ter because his platform speeches
were fulfilled after his election, which
is more than We can say for some Of
his predecessors.
Mayor Nelson has always stood for
a greater st. Paul and has worked
faithfully to secure that end. The
city has been benefited by his regime.
so let us keep him at the head of our
municipal government and secure
liberty, justice and equality for all
citizens, regardless of race, color or
creed.
Tax Criticism.
Critics of the city tax rate should
bear in mind the facts when finding
fault with the expenditures of public
funds. namely, that within the last
year fifteen miles of city streets have
been paved, two and one-half miles
Of alleys have been paved, thirty
miles of county roads have been hard
surfaced, approximately fourteen
miles of county roads have been per-
manently improved by grade revision
and widening, seven miles of new
county roads have been graded, four
schools and additions have been built,
six permanent buildings and six ad-
ditions are under construction, eleven
and one-half miles of sewer were
built and fifteen miles of sewers are
under construction. One permanent
school, the Roosevelt school, has been
completed this year. Those who be-
lieve in progress will concede that at
least the money is being used in a
worthy cause.
Elect Nelson.
Re-elect Arthur E. Nelson
B-St. Paul Grew and prospered
most while Nelson was Mayor.
Eve provided for decent schools
for our children while Nelson
was Mayor.
C-We got sewers where common
sense and public health de-
manded them while Nelson
was Mayor.
Ave got good roads and streets
where we needed them while
Nelson was Mayor.
U--We got a dollars worth of honest
service for every dollar of tax
money while Nelson was May
or.
S-We got honest, efficient govern
ment while Nelson was Mayor.
E-There was government for all the
people while Nelson was
Mayor.
We believe as Mr.. Albert Cum
mings says:
ITO change horses in the middle
of the stream would be a matter of
serious consequence"
Mayor Nelson has given st. Paul
the best, most efficient and most pro-
gressive city administration in the
history of st. Paul"
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

Anchor Hilyard Lodge No. 2, F. &
A. NJ, of Minneapolis have organized
a club of well known men active in
their fraternal work for the purpose
of establishing a building fund. They
will give the public first class enter
tainment from time to time. The
members of this club are Chester
Johnson, chairman; Earl Comfy,
sec'y; w. J. Grimes, treasurer; An
drew johnson, Thomas Stovall, Jo-
seph Askin, Geo. johnson, Russell
Underwood, Clyde Allen. Harry Dom
aldson and VIM. r. Walker.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

The Modern Priscilla Art Club will
give whist party Monday, April %,
at Pioneer Hall, 5SS Rondo St., at
$3.50 p. M. Admission 15c.-Adv.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

Mrs. l.. Whitcomb of Juvenile
Court will give lecture at Welcome
Hall, harrington and Sc. Anthony
Ave., on Wednesday, April 80, at 8
p. M. Admission Free.-Adv.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

The Pittsburg Council of Negro
Women is one of that city's most ac-
tive organizations.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

The book of Esther is the only one
in the Bible which the word "God"
does not appear.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26
Athens. Ohio.

Athens, Ohio.
I'VE extend to your our congratu-
lations; and our prayer is that while
not SO actively engaged, in a material
way, you may find time to be Of great
er service to God and humanity. be-
cause of the opportunity which now
presents itself to you.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Berry.
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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

In Knoxville, Tenn, the leading
colored women have organized The
women's Mutual Improvement Club.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

There are 100 colored tailors in
Baltimore, Md.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

yours Golden"
Geo. H. Hazard.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-04-26

"I have yet to hear one unkind
word spoken Of you"
Mrs. L. X. Fisher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
Random Notes

Mrs Leonard Mcvoy is in Selma, the guest of Mrs: W, c. Agee.
 Mrs. Harriett F. Cowles of Williams burg. Va. is the guest of her son, Dr. William F. Cowles, and Mrs. Cowles, at Hanover Court apartments.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Ireland have gone to Montgomery to make their home.
 Mrs. Felix Mitchell is in Mobile. the guest of her aunt, Mrs. NJ. J. Nolen
 Miss Mary Heath Jones of South Carolina arrives today to be the guest of Miss Mary Alice Calling
 Mrs. A. J. Garner is improving, fol- lowing a recent illness.
 Mrs. E. G. Stone, who has been i'll at the Baptist hospital, will be removed to her home today. Her friends will be glad to know she is improving.
 Miss Maude Howard of Talladega is spending few days in Birmingham as the guest of relatives.
 Mrs. Lawrence Hobart of Atlanta is the guest of Dr. k. J. Monette and Mrs. Monette, on Summit avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. k. Day and Miss kalee.- Day have returned to Decatur after spending few days in Bir- mingham.
 Mrs. Law Lamar, Mrs. II. c. S. Armstrong of Selma and her guest, Mrs. Ainslee Ardagh,, of Orillia, Ontario, Canada, are spending few days as the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. Winfred Ager.
 Miss Anna Weitzell of Tuscumbia is visiting her sister, Mrs. Tom Hutchins.
 Mrs. l. k. Bennett of Birmingham, who was expected last week to visit her sister, Mrs. Warren Christian, for the carnival, will not reach here until Fri day, her arrival having been delayed on account of her illness with flu. She will be accompanied here by her friend, Mrs. E. w. Tucker of Birmingham, who will also be Mrs. Christians carnival guest.-Mobile Register.
 Mrs. Felix Mitchell is visiting her aunt, Mrs. NJ. J. Nolen, in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
Alfalfa Smith

Recent acriminious and bitter de- bates in Congress recall some memor- able "battles" that took place among the nations solons.
 In the past, however, brawls and fist fights between members of Congress we're not of rare occurrence.
 The first of these took place 126 years ago between two New England representatives, when Roger Griswold of Connecticut and Roger Lyon of Yer mont engaged in fight on the floor of the House. Lyon used pair. of fire tongs as a weapon, and Griswold a cane., The latter had the best of the scrap, and after knocking his opponent down with his fist, dragged him about the hall by his foot before the. aston ished House recovered itself sufficiently to intervene. In subsequent quarrels in Congress reyolvers often figured, and as late as 1888 Congressman Cilley was killed in duel following quarrel in the House with Representative Graves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
Blouses Again Growing
 In Favor

One of the most pleasant memories of our school days is the middy blouses we wore. So why not bring that mem- ory back to life and make a middy blouse to wear when we feel particu- larly girlish. A striped middy will prove welcome change from the per petual white blouse and can be worn 70 nicely with tailored suit or. pleated skirt. For business use, it seems most practical and it is wonder that more girls don't wear them for this purpose.
 A middy more sophisticated than the ordinary one, is of blue and white striped linen. It is cut exactly. like the standard middy blouse, so dig up an old one and use it as a pattern. A charm ing feature is tho interesting way in which the stripes are converted into part of the design of the whole. The back of the collar shows them going crosswise and the yoke on the outside instead of inside is also horizontal. The sleeves are made 2 little fuller than ordinary. to be different, and the mar row cuffs consist of one cross stripe.
 To complete the naval appearance, cord is put about the neck. in place of tie and knotted with the ends stuck in the little breast pocket. This idea will be fine for spring when you don't need . sweater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
The Woman Of It By MARGUERITE MooERs MARSHALL

(Vassar college is about to open a new department especially for its alumnae. which has won national fame as a school for bored wives."-News Note.
 When all the new novels read alike, and your clothes allowance positively must not be overrun again, and it's too cold for motoring, and matiness are a weariness, and Nah Jongg palls and even the movies induce ennui-you can always take chiropractic!
 After not one but a course of the sort of men who go to tea-dances and inhabit workless studios, even a hus- band is discovered to have his points.
 Dieting to grow thin, may the the most efficacious method. But it uses up ever so much less time. than eating five meals day, to gain five pounds a week, to pay a masseuse and Turkish bath or taking off two and one-half pounds.
 When in doubt what to do next, fire the cook. She'll provide diversion so will the next five or six.
 Even the kindliest husband often can be goaded into satisfactory scene, if the goad be applied at the breakfast
 When you decide to pay mother a visit, leave a note on the pincushion to say that you "can't stand it any longer and must go." Between husbandly ap- prehension, explanation, abasement, reconciliation, life will seem almost full for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21

grateful to you it you will answer my question. SWEETNESS. Probably the reason thta you do not attract young men is because you are having little affairs with married men, and nothing so disgusts young man like that. He enjoys friendly rivalry with a chap of his own age, but he de- clines, with thanks, to enter the lists against grandpa. If that is the kind of taste--and principles-a girl has, he wants none of her.
 If you will look around, you will see that the women who carried on flirta- tions in their youth with married men are all mostly old maids, for the mar them, and the single men did not want to marry some married mans leavings.
 You think it shows that you are a regular bona fide, blown-in- the glass vamp because married men make love to you and flatter you and cajole you and tell you that they would marry you If they were free. What it really shows, my dear, is that they think you are little fool, and that they have no respect for you.
 Just stop and think what a cheap, contemptible thing a married mans love-making is. He is trying to win your heart, to make you love him, know ing that he does not have to pay for it, and that he has nothing to give you. A single man has to make good on his vows with a wedding ring, but the mar ried man plays absolutely safe. There's no comeback for him.
 You thing it shows how attractive you are that you can take a married man away from his wife. Is there any thing to be proud of in bringing d.s. cord into a family, in breaking up q home, in orphaning little child ren, in torturing wife whose only fault is that she has grown middle. gged an4 fat? It seems to me that it is ahoIt the most dastardly dee,i hat Gny won- an can do. And what do you get o1t of your lpv: affairs with married Msn? ' lr, a hectic romance under the ros,. < $o,fu meetings, few lunches and dii.Nnrs gGG theatres. Perhaps a broken hears if you care for the man, and certatal' q smirched reputation, because ro1odY ever believes anything but the worS> cf the girl who runs around with mar. ried man.
 Don't be betrayed into the folly, my dear. Don't listen when married men try to make love to you. It bodes you no good, as the fortune tellers say. And don't forget that it is the unmarried men who are eligible.
 DOROTHY DIX.
 Dear Miss Dix-I am only 20 years old and have been married almost five years. My husband is 24 years of age. He is a good worker, a splendid man in every way, and very kind to me. We own our own home, and I should hate to break it up. But man l used to know before met my husband has come back, and I find that I love him instead of my husband. I do not feel it is right to live with one man while l love another. It isn't fair play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-21
Hearts Of T1UO
CHAPTER 56
By VIRGINIA 1eRHUHE VAN DE wATeE

And MT. Summers knows of our disgrace" Lois moaned disregarding her sisters threat.
 How dare you use that word in this connecticut" Marian burst forth. Take it back this instant! Do you hear me-"
 She was standing above her sister, her hands clenched. Lois burst into tears
 You are heartless. she sobbed. absolutely heartless. You do not stop to think what this means to me-tO me, who have been so prominent in church work. What will people say when they know that my father"
 Marian caught her by the shoulder. People will know nothing about it." she said angrily. That is. unless you in your self-pity talk about it. Yes. do know what this means to you, and what it means to me. But I don't give, hang what it means to either of us when I think what it would mean to please God he may-he shall know that every cent of the money that he borrow. ed has been paid back fo the church.
 As for Mir. Summer-if he cannot hold his tongue about the misfortune of one of his parishioners. he would best get out of the ministry. But he will hold his tongue. l may not know him we'll. but I know him we'll enough to believe that he is Christian and gentleman.
 And, you don't mind his knowing of what father has done! Lois asked, wiping her eyes.
 II mind. of course. I wish nobody need know it--for Dad would not want anyone to. Yet his pastor must be a big enough man to understand that Dad was honorable in all his dealings. I understand it myself, even if you do not.
 You have no right to say I do not understand that" Lois whimpered. But it was an awful shock to me. And it did mortify me to thing that Mir. Sumner might misinterpret fa- thers action
 He will not misinterpret it. Ma. rian averred. He is coming here in a few minutes. and I will make him sec things from my viewpoint-if he does not already"
 ''He is coming here tonight?" Lois exclaimed starting to her feet, and glancing at herself in the mirror over the mantel. "Oh. what fright look with my hair all mussed and my eyes all red! Why didn't you tell me he was coming?'
 II did not know it myself until just now when Mir. Banscombe informed me that he had seen Mir. Sumner about this matter and that he, Mir. Sumner, had said he was coming here within a half hour or so.' (To Be Continued.)