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PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE) N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. { Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLT t FURNISHED BOOMS I ... -.-I E. A. NIELSEN UPHOLSTERING j Cabinet Making, Furniture Re- t pairing. Mattress Renovating T Douglas 864. H1917 Cuming St. I . . . .... . . --—I Established 1890 C. I. CARLSON ; Dealer in Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. I ,..- — i Dr. Earnest E. Graves DENTISTRY***^ 242|North 10th Street Telephone L 5263 LINCOLN, NEB ...... ........ . . .... Modern Furnished Rooms t 811 W. 14th Street CENTER CAFE Phone Red 1457 I 922 Center Street Mrs. Louise Cooper, Prop. t Des Moines, Iowa Classified Advertising RATES—1>/4 cents a word for single in sertions; 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement taken for less than 15 cents. Cash should accom pany advertisement. Colored woman wanted who knows how to clean hog chiterings. Joseph Vomacka, 27th and M streets. Phone S 2469. DRUG STORES THE PEOPLE’S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES FRANK DOUGLASS Shining Parlor. Webster 1388. 2414 North 24th St. ‘FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann- Banks. 924 North 20th st. Doug. 437x. First-class modern furnished room*. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, i7tr* North Twenty-sixth street. Fhona Webster 4769. Smoke John Ruskin 6c Cigar. Big gest and Best.—Adv. -XV -L PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Bell R. Buford. Deceased. Notice Is hereby given: That the cred itors of said deceased will meet the ad ministrator of said estate, before me. County Judge of Douglas County. Ne braska, at the County Court Room, in said county, on the 19th day of February, 1919, and on the 19th day of April, 1819, at 9 o'clock A. M., each day, for the pur pose of presenting their claims for ex amination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for creditors to present their claims, from the 18th day of January, 1919. BRYCE CRAWFORD. 26-12-4t-16-19 County Judge. H. DOLGOFF | FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish. OPEN EVENINGS 1839-47 N. 24th St. Phonefr—Webster 1607; Webster 4825 nil Puminn 191 6 cuming street ■10161 UU ill I fly Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates Douglas 2466 D. G. Russell, Proprietor x***,x~x~x~xk*<~x***x~x~x-x«<"X“X,,x~xk,<~x~x~x~x~x~x~x~X"}* I A. F. PEOPLES | Painting, Paperhanging and Decorating. £ Estimates Furnished Free. All Work Guaranteed. j 4827 Erskine Street. Phone Walnut 2111. { X*<**‘X~X*<-X~X~X"X~X,<"X~X"X~X-X"X":“X~X"X~X"X~X~X~X~X":' IRVIN COBB CHANGES FRONT Speech Before Colored People Far Different From Article in Saturday Evening Post.—Against Caricatur ing of Race. Paducah, Ky., Jan. 15.—Does Irvin Cobb read the Louisville News? It would seem so to one who read the famous humorists’ article in the Sat urday Evening Post, some months ago. That article was entitled “Young Black Joe," and Mr. Cobb spared no pains to belittle the Colored soldier in France. His speech here Sunday was far different. Instead of cari caturing the race he denounced “such doings” and his speech sounded like a real American’s instead of a nar row Kentuckian, as he boasted he was recently, when asked how he stood on the race question. Mr. Cobb was introduced by Prof. D. H. Anderson of the West Kentucky College. Prof. Anderson is Colored and so was most of the audience, which may account for the reversal of form shown by Mr. Cobb in his speech, as compared with his written article. Mr. Cobb said in part: “My friends and fellow townsmen, I am facing an audience of men and women that I have known from childhood. You came here today to hear what the men of your color are doing ‘over there.’ I am glad to repeat to you some of the things I said to the great est number of people assembled in New' York, and, by the way, former President Roosevelt was present. Af ter having the privilege of going to France and seeing what was going on at the Western front—the things done bv the Colored soldiers were what im pressed me most. “If I were a Negro I w'ould rather have the hand of a Colored Red Cross nurse give me succor and smooth my fevered brow' in my sick or last mo ments than anyone else. I would want my parting words left as a leg acy with a member of my race. I would strongly advocate—after my eves had seen the actual conditions overseas—the establishing of a Col ored Red Cross division. I deem it not fair to Colored soldiers to always portray them shooting ‘craps’ and with buck and wing dances. I advo cate a real portrayal of the Colored soldier, for there are few enough things to make the intelligent Colored man laugh about anyway. I advocate the proposition of improving upon the absolute and ridiculous way of de picting the Negro, and to give him those things that are elevating and I that tell his true worth. As he was hearing the same burden as his white brother, give him the same bar.re and mete out to his justice. The Negro cares nothing for social equal ity, mere justice is all he asks. “I know you, who came here this afternoon, w'ant to learn w'hat your race has been doing ‘over there.’ On approaching the shore of France the first face one >ees is that of a stal wart Negro of the Labor Rattalion. These soldiers call for a share of the credit. They labor without the hope of advancement, and have proven—by work assigned them and accomplished —that they are Americans and pa triotic ones, too, and belong in the first class. The Negroes fought and labored in France and bought Liberty j bonds and stamps at home, and gave to the Red Cross to the extent of their means. The Negro is great in every way except complaining.”—Louisville j News. _ Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big gest and Best.—Adv. Lincoln News MRS. SARAH WALKER. * - I.,1,:!; :;=i=r;?y'=ir::,::':::iT:rs=r Mrs. Ed Shipman entertained Sat urday afternoon from 3 until 6 o’clock in honor of Mrs. Martha Smith of Omaha. Sixteen ladies were present and a very delightful time was en joyed by all. Mrs. Smith gave a very interesting talk on the work of “Wom en’s Clubs and Conventions.” The Tricentennial anniversary of the arrival of the Negro in America was observed New Year’s night at the A. M. E. church. Those participating were the following: “Emancipation Proclamation,” Mr. Ray Poole. “Negro Self Help During 300 Years,” Mr. Paul Moore. “300 Years in America,” Mr. T. T. McWilliams. “The Church of the Negro During 300 Years,” Rev. I. B. Smith. “Loyalty of the Negro During 300 Years,” Mrs. Sarah Walker. “Duty of the Hour,” Mrs. Gertrude Haynes. Two beautiful solos were rendered in a very pleasing manner by Mrs. Isetta Malone, one of which was the “Indian Love Song.” Mrs. Besheares. before departing for her home at St. Joseph, Mo., was the recipient of several social affairs during the holidays. An Xmas din ner and reception was given in her honor by Mrs. J. W. Cooley. A lunch eon was given by Mrs. Wylie. A din ner party by Mrs. Wm. W’oods. A breakfast by Mrs. Maude Johnson and also a dinner by Miss Flossie Pat rick on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Thomas en tained at luncheon Saturday evening complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. James Starks, who are visiting at the home of Mrs. Starks’ mother, Mrs. Falling. Mrs. Prewitt gave a dinner Satur day in honor of Mrs. Starks. Mrs. Hammond gave a dinner also Sunday in her honor. Francis Fallings is visiting at the home of his brother in St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. James Starks left for their home in Peoria, 111., Tuesday, where Mr. Starks is engaged in an enterprising business. His many friends wish him a prosperous New Year, as manager of a jewelry store there. Mrs. Streeter Williams was quite ill last week, but is much better now. The Woman’s Davis club met at the home of the president, Mrs. Jennie Sellers, 1942 p street, January 7. The meeting -was largely attended. Mrs. May of Cheyenne, Wyo., addressed the club, giving them many words of en couragement. The proceeds of the aft ernoon amounted to $27.00. After be ing served with delightful refresh ments, the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Fannie Young, 1315 Wash ington street, January 21. “Please remember that February 13, 1919, is Davis club night at Masonic hall!" Mr. Thomas Coleman, who is in the employ of the Nebraska Material company, was shaken up quite badly when the truck he was driving col lided with another, but nevertheless his injuries were slight'and he is now able to resume his work. A business meeting was held last Thursday afternoon by the local Red Cross unit at Masonic hall. It was decided, however, to continue the work and the former chairman, Mrs. Maude Gates, was re-elected. It was also decided that the other officers would stand as they w-ere. The only new elec tion was that of Mrs. Lottie Comeal as second vice chairman. It was also decided to discontinue holding meet ings at the hall until further notice. The meetings to be held at the homes of the members. Mrs. May, who was a visitor, fa vored the unit with some very inter esting remarks concerning the Red Cross, which met with the approval of all present. The first meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Maude Gates January 16, 1919. A very large attendance was pres ent at the presentation of "Oneida’s Dream,” at Masonic hall, Friday evening, by the members of the/‘Op timistic Set.” The program was short, good and well worth while. Those taking part onthe program were the following: Reading Alma Williams Instrumental solo . Valerie Crews Vocal solo Opal Ashford Instrumental solo Frances Hill Duet. Mrs. Hazel Dean and Mr. Ray Holcomb. Solo . Miss Edna Carter “Onedia’s Dream”—Those who took part were: Mesdames Ada Holmes, Mabel Wil liams, Mary Holmes, Eunice Shipman, Virgil Miller, Margaret Williams, Ani ta Taylor, Bessie Washington, Sarah Walker, Odessa Patrick; Misses Edna Davis, Gertrude Jones, Manilla Jewitt and Viola Walker. At the conclusion of the program light refreshments, candies and ice cream w'ere served, which met with the approval of all present. Dancing was participated in during the rest of the evening. Mrs. Sarah Walker, Lincoln agent of the Monitor, has been sent all bills owed by Lincoln subscribers. Please pay Mrs. Walker promptly when she calls. 519TH ENGINEERS ON DEATH OF THEIR GODMOTHER Nov. 25, 1918, 13th Service Ct. Md. Diet., A. E. F., A. and O., 717—Mr. Wm. M. Trotter—Dear Friend: After receiving the sad news of the death of your beloved wife, I could not help from spending these few moments in an attempt to express our regrets. As an organization of this great Army each and every one of us realized what a friend she was. With an imaginary eye 1 can see her alighting from the train at Ayer, arms filled with presents to the differ etn boys, taking an auto to the camp, going from barracks to barracks with a smile that never failed and saying, “How are you boys getting along?” There was not a boy in the whole battalion that did not know her, for our welfare was her joy in life. You have our deepest sympathy in your loss, but you must try to cheer up for you are not the only one that will miss her, neither are we, but he whole Afro-Americans have lost one of the dearest friends this world has ever known. She did not know anything tbout the different boys' parentage, all she knew was that they were members of her race, and since it was her mis sion to do what she could for her race, there was not anything left undone that she rodld do for our welfare. Although she has departed to an other world, her name and deeds will always live among the boys of 519th Engineers and Medical Department. May the Almighty give her soul a resting place in His kingdom, for there was no rest for her on this side of the Jordan. May God help you to bear your burdens of grief and carry out her cause in which she gave her life. We all mourn her loss. May God be with you always. I remain PVT. R. H. ADAMS. The Year’s Biggest Saving Event GOLD’S GREATER SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE ! Is Now In Progress! YOU Cannot Afford to Miss It! Everything Reduced 10% to 50% Come to Lincoln to this greater January Sale—Nebraska’s one big | j sale at which EVERYTHING is substantially reduced, only ONE single) jjj; | item in the whole establishment being reserved. The stirring reductions i p on every stock in the store range from 20% to 50%—in a few cases only* ! ) I the discount is 10%. INI \ | Do not miss this greatest of Nebraska sales—the immense savings ffjj to be had.will make the trip here one of decided profit to YOU! Sale wilP I | continue until Saturday—Profit by it! jiff 112 to 22 North 10th St., Lincoln, Neb. f ** f ^ *T*ie ^tore T*,at Sells t*le (Opposite Government Square.> Best for Just a Little*Less.” |||| Men Are Thinking Seriously of Our New Selling Policy Men who have been forced to pay an exorbitant price for clothes eleven months of the year in or der that the sale buyer might buy his for less in January have approved our “NO SALE” POLICY. It enables you to buy clothing for considerably less the year around when we know we will not have to stand the losses which are sure to come if mer chandise is legitimately discounted. Thinking men have waited for some store to an nounce that it would sell a $25 suit for $25—a $35 suit for $35, and so on. They have long taken exception and offense at having to pay $25 for a suit and then had their neighbor buy the same suit for $18. \ Our plan both pay $20.00—sell more clothing— more satisfied customers. » Even now when sales are prevalent—try this “No Sale” plan. You'll find greater values here than elsewhere. r /