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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (March 24, 1921)
The Monitor A National Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Colored Americans. Published Every Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, by The Monitor Pub lishing Company. Entered as Second - Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postofflce at Omaha. Neb., under the Act of March 2, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor. George H. W. Bullock, Circulation Manager and Associate Editor. TRAGO T. MCWILLIAMS, Associate Editor, Lincoln, Neb. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, *2.00 A YEAR; *1.25 6 MONTHS: 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates, 75 cents an Inch per Issue. Address, Tbe Monitor, 201 kaffir Iilock, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Douglas 3224. EASTER EASTER stands for a fact. That fact is the Resurrection of the Body and the life of the world to come. This is the keystone of the arch of the Christian religion. It proclaims the truth for which sages long sought that if a man die, he shall live again. And this truth has been brought to light by the Death and Resurrection of .Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, “Who for us men and our salva tion, came down from heaven and was Incarnate (Made Flesh) by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried and the third day He rose again.” Millions and millions of people on Easter Day will repeat the faith that sustains, cheers, comforts, uplifts and ennobles them in these historic words, “I believe in the Resur rection of the dead and the Life of the W'orld to Come.” The confession of this belief should impel us all to ascend to a higher plane of living here as a preparation for that life to come to Which we hope to pass through the grave of death through which our Saviour has gone before to illuminate the way. May Easter joy and Easter glad ness, deep, sincere and abiding be a reality to all who read these words. J • ’ - K TRANSCENDING ITS AUTHORITY THE Board of Public Welfare of the city of Omaha is undoubtedly trying to function for what it con ceives to be the best interests of the city. But The Monitor begs leave to 1 state that it in some instances over steps its powers and prerogatives. One of the most recent and most flagrant examples of this occurred last week when it granted a license to Columbia hall on Lake street for dancing. It granted a permit to the proprietor with the proviso and understanding that it should be conducted for and patronized exclusively by Negroes This The Monitor contends the Board of Public Welfare had no right to do. It has no right under the laws of the state of Nebraska or the ordinances of the city of Omaha to say who shall and who shall not patronize properly conducted public places of amusement. Its duty is to see that places are prop erly conducted. If dance hails, the atres and other public places of amusement are run properly orderly and according to law that is all fliat is required and no Board of Public Welfare has any right to say who the patrons shall be. This autocratic ac tion of the Board of Welfare is not worth the paper upon which it is written. It is in direct violation of the Civil Rights bill of Nebraska. The Board of Public Welfare has in this instance clearly transcended its au thority. THE NATION THE Monitor desires to commend to its readers The Nation, one of the fore most, fairest-minded and most fearless champions of right and justice for all mankind published in the United States. It is a weekly pub lication of which Oswald Garrison Vil lard is editor. It is one of the most powerful allies we have among our friends in the dominant group in this country. Not only does it plead for justice and fair play for the colored American in common with other' American citizens, but there is rarely a month passes without some notable contribution to its columns by some! capable writer of our lace. For exam ple the issue of March 23 contains a striking article entitled “The Amer ican Congo,” by William Pickens. This is the only one of many which have appeared from our own writers. The Nation is one of those publications I which should be read by all our people. - - j WHflT THE EDITORS SAY FIGURES VERSUS IMPRESSIONS After several centuries of associa tion the people of the United States naturally think that they understand I , the American Negro, hut nevertheless scientific study of the Negroes fre quently results in a surprise for the white folks. Statistics indicate that pauperism is relatively uncommon among colored people notwithstanding the general helief that they are shift less and lacking in foresight. They make fewer demands upon charitable institutions than white people do. it has been found that Negro children, in propoition to their numbers, are rare in asylums. This is partly be cause Negro families take in orphaned dependent children and are gi'iie-a.ly more “piteous of the poor’’ than white people. A study of 500 colored families in Detroit by the Community Union in dicate that Negroes are rather lcs, likely to ask for charity than white people. There is not much difference, but what there is favors the colored race. Another discovery upsetting to ordi nary belief is that Negroes, at least in Detroit, are decidedly thrifty. Ninety-eight per cent of the familie: visited had bank accounts which aver aged, in round numbers, $400 each. In the south the burden of illiteracy is charged to the Negro but no such indictment lies against him here. The Community Union study shows that there are few illiterate Negroes in De troit and that just as they have taker advantage of the schools, so also the; have taken advantage of oppitunitic to learn trades. They are not, as the; are often accused of doing, seeking work where they can wheedle nickel out of white men, but are working a. craftsmen in many trades. All of this contrasts sharply with the Negro of literature, of the min strel show and of the current news paper joke. It is a good thing to get down to statistical facts once in a while and realize that where the Negro has a fair chance to develop in the United States he tends to develop as a useful member of society.—De troit Free Press. ST. PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN' St. Paul’s Presbyterian church has been holding well-attended services nightly during Holy Week, with ser mons on the “Seven Last Words ol Christ.” Easter services, which be gin at 11 o’clock, include a well arranged musical program, amonf the numbers being two anthems bj the choir, “Low in the Grave He Lav’ (Lorenz) and “The Days of Victor; Dawn” (Wilson), and solos by Mrs J. M. Hutten, “Open Y’e the Gates,’ and Mrs. Adaline Barrows, “Th< Resurrection.” The sermon topic wll be “Our Lord Liveth.” At 3 p. m there will be a special service by th Sunday school, entitled “Easte i Chimet ” The evening service at o’clock will be in charge of the Chris tian Endeavor Society. At this serv - ice there will be special musical fea tures and addresses by Arthur Bryan of Council Bluffs and Mrs. B. B. Cor ] Mss of the First Christian church. THE DUBOIS PLAYERS . ABE ENTERTAINE1 The Dubois Dramatic Club, of whie Mrs. Cecelia Jewell is manager am Andrew T. Reed, director, were enter [ tained at the residence of Miss Rayle i Middleton, 2816 Grant street, Marc! 17, Mr. John Griffin serving with Mis Middleton as host. The house wa artistically decorated with St Pat rick’s colors, shamrocks being plac< cards for the ten Quests who sat dowi to a well-prepared luncheon. Thi Players will have a line party at th< Swastika Club entertainment Monda; night, followed by a banquet at Soutl & Thompson’s cafe complimentary t.< Mr. and Mrs. Edward Killingsworth. PIANO AND PLAYERS BUYERS I can save you money, whether you buy for cash or payment. Holland Harold. 2420 Patrick Ave. Web. 1528, You will be pleased to examine I 150 NEW DRESSES FOR EASTER Consisting of TAFFETAS, GEORGETTES, SATINS and TRIC0 LETTES in all colors and sizes—worth $39.50 (jV| Q A or more—special price.„ .J• 7i) Beautiful Assortment of Attractive NEW EASTER HATS—No Two Alike Get YOURS Quick THE LEADER CLOTHING FOR MEN AND WOMEN 4727-29 South 24th St.. South Side—Opposite Post Office i --< The Greatest Values We Have Shown This Season Are These All Wool Serge and Tricotine SUITS Suits in navy blue only, made of good all-wool serge and tricotine, straight line, ripple ef fects and tailored models. All silk lined with plain and fancy silk linings, trimmed with buttons, braid, stitching, belts and pockets. These suits are the greatest \ allies that have been shown this season. Sizes 16 to 20 for misses, 36 to 46 for women. BURGESS-NASH CO. ] aaaaa'axaxaaanaa a a a a a'a a »:»;■x a a a a a 'a 'a a a sSJfii | .‘. g " OPEN EVENINGS TILL NINE I __ | I BERT WILLIAMS WEEK ! March 19 lo 24 Come In And Hear Him gf w I I ITS HERE I CRAZY BLUES!M§ i 'JAVt A v-/ -1— ^ 1 and Her Jazz Band g I Everybody’s Talking About the “HOME AGAIN BLUES” % i DOLAN & SHIELDS FURNITURE CO. I INCORPORATED COMPLETE HOME FIUNISHKRS j K 5? a 24th and Lake Sts. 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