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The monitor * A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS | orCI •lor ni) AM ERR ans __ , PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA. BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY_ i Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter July 2. 1915. at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 187*. _ ' THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS f‘*!,or ^ W W MOSELY, Lincoln. Neb ... Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS_Business Massjsr I SUBSCRIPTION RATES, *i.00 A YEAR; *1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4242 s----- J • i j : ARTICLE XIV. CONSTITUTION OF THE | ;; UNITED STATES | Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged | 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, I! and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the X United States and of the State wherein they reside. No | state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the | privilege*-- or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor a shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- | erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person $ i; within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. !-^"M“K->'M“9,mm!s**W“M"X“>*x~9*i,*>*K";";*':“:“X*<’<^*imK"W“M*<“M*^:**ks Our Choice for President in 1928 is WALTER W. HEAD of Nebraska An Astute, Able, Clear headed Business Man EASTER EASTER commemorates a great historical fact, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is one of the best authenticated facts on history. Its historicity is attested by two outstanding institutions, the Christian Church and Sunday, or the Lord’s Day.’ For nearly 2,000 years this festival has been observed, first by a mere handful of devout men and women and since then by unnumbered millions. This festival grips and holds the hearts of men because it bears testimony to an important truth and is the pledge of man’s im mortality. It answers the question as old as death, “If a man die, shall he live again ?” It answers the ques tion of aching hearts when loved forms are placed within the tomb. The Miracle of the Resurrection of Christ from the dead, which we see also mirrored in the miracle of reviv ing life in Nature each springtide pro claims life and immortality for all men who will accept Him and strive to do His will, Eastertide is the festi val of life. Its message is “Rise from thy dead past to a higher plane of love and service, so that death will have no dominion over you.” Easter tide is a time of joy. May the full est joy of this happy season be theirs to whom its message comes with all its wealth of meaning. IT WILL NOT FAIL THIS month Omaha is making an effort to fill its Community Chest which fell short by $100,000 when the campaign for funds was made in the autumn . The plan proposed is a 20,000 Club. Each member of this club is asked to give $5.00. This is easily within the power of all. The money does not have to be paid at once, but may be paid in installments. Thirty-one charities and welfare, or | character-building agencies are fi nanced by the Communty Chest. We 1 feel sure that our people will do their full duty in this great civic need. ! Omaha cannot afford to fail in this crucial test of her philanthropic spir it and pride. The Community Chest , must not roe allowed to fail. It will not fail. For ;ve feel confident that each will do his part. ABOUT SENDING MONEY OUR attention has been called by Omaha postal officials to the fact that our people lose hundreds of dol lars yearly by sending money to rel atives in the south by special delivery letters. Many seem to be under the impression that by sending it “Spe cial Delivery,” they are registering it and that it will be perfectly safe. This is a mistake. Many complaints have been received at the Omaha post office of the failure of money to reach nersons to whom it has been sent. The safe way is to register letters when sending money. Will the past ors and others who have a large number of newcomers from the south land call this matter to their at tention. It will be rendering valuable service. The Monitor advises our readers who may be sending money [PORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS. f **• tal regulations require that for newspapers to •{• mgh the mails subscriptions must be paid in £ reasonable time, thirty days, is allowed for Y lit the expiration of this period, where sub- ? re not renewed, the paper must be stopped, j t done, postal privileges are denied the publi- | se, therefore, who desire to continue receiving jr • must see to it that their subscriptions are j law requires, in advance. Statements are be- X f mg sem u> all those who owe, or our collector will call— Y X and unless your subscription is paid we will be compelled j *jl to cut off your paper which, of course, we do not want A X to do. % % We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or j pay the penalty. J y VT'FVVVyWVV-rYTTT▼▼▼ y > vy-rv ♦ . r • » • * ’ - f THE NEGRO’S CONTRIBUTION NOT NEGLIGIBLE •; | •> | A moment’s thought will easily convince open-minded ![! X persons that the contribution of the Negro to American !{! X nationality as slave, freedman and citizen was far from J. negligible. No element of American life has so subtly and £ ^ yet clearly woven itself into warp and woof of our thinking $ !! and acting as the American Negro. He came with the first ^ explorers and helped in exploration. His labor was from y ! ’ the first the foundation of the American prosperity and •{• <» the cause of the rapid growth of the new world in social and £ 1! economic importance. Modern democracy rests not simply < • on the striving white men in Europe and America but also £ - on the persistent struggle of the black men in America for & ■ - two centuries. The military defense of. this land has de- | < ’ pended upon Negro soldiers from the time of the Colonial y ■ - wars down to the struggle of the World War. Not only does y ■ ’ the Negro appear, reappear and persist in American litera- ;jj; ■ ■ ture but a Negro American literature has arisen of deep | 1 ’ significance, and Negro folk lore and music are among the | ;; choicest heritages of this land. Finally the Negro has played t • ' a peculiar spiritual role in America as a sort of living, y ■ breathing test of our ideals and an example of the faith, ; j,ope and tolerance of our religion.—Du Bois, “The Gift of % ; : Black Folk.” X i. y to relatives by mail, either to regi ster their letters or send it by Post Office orders. — SPRUCE UP SPRING is here. Spruce up. Clean up your premises. Paint up your home, if it needs it, and plan to beautify your surroundings. Do your part on your promises and pound the city authorities until they improve the street and district in which you live. Demand nothing but the best. “Good Enough’’ will not do. N. A. A. C. P. Vice-president M. Hunter and Rev. J. A. Harris, represented the Omaha Branch in a splendid meeting held in Bethel Baptist church, Southside, Sunday afternoon. ^ They report the reception of the acting pastor of the church, the Rev. Mr. >roung, into membership. This means another influential and enthu siastic booster for the organization on the Southside. Several others spoke their inten tions of joining the branch on the third Sunday in April at which time another meeting will be held at Be thel church. Attorney W. G. Morgan has engaged to feature the meeting with an address on, “Our Rights as Citizens of this Commonwealth.” The first Sunday in April being Easter, the regular monthly meet ing of the branch in business session will be held on the second Sunday in April, 4 p. m. at the Y. W. C. A. PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wade, 1703 North Twenty-third street, gave a birthday surprise party on thir daugh ter, Mrs. A. Black, Saturday, March 27. There were twenty-five invited guests. The house was beautifully decorated with pink and white. A three course luncheon was served. Radio music was one of the pleasant diversions. Mrs. Black was the recipient of many beautiful presents. PHI DELTA CLUB MEETS The Phi Delta club held three meet- ' ings the past month, the hostesses being respectively, Mesdames Blanche Blair and Trigg; Willa Green and James Jones, and the Misses Teressa and Irene Jones. Mesdames Cordelia Armstrong and James Chew, were guests of Mesdames Green and Jones; and Mrs. J. D. Lewis was the guest of the Misses Jones. Mrs. Lewis won first and Mrs. Mary Harrold, second, prize at bridge. EASTER BALL The third annual Easter ball will be given at Dreamland hall, Monday ' night, April 5. Adams orchestra will furnish the music. DEATH OF MRS. LOUIS SPADY Mrs. Annie Spady. widow of the late Louis Spady, died last Thursday at her home on North Thirty-first street, after a brief illness. Mrs. Spady had been a resident of Omaha for over forty years. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from Jones & Company’s chapel, interment being at Forest Lawn. The Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist church, officiated. The deceased is survived by one son, William; and a ’ daughter, Louise. LAID TO REST Mrs. Margaret R. Stith, wife of Chris C. Stith, passed quietly away at their home, 3442 Oak street, last Friday, at 7:45 a. m., after a linger ing illness of over a year. She leaves as survivors a loving husband, five sons, a father, five sisters, five broth ers and a number of other relatievs, most of whom were present at the i funeral. We feel that the community has lost a beautiful character, in this noble woman, who lived a Christian life, having an amiable disposition and a kind word for everybody. The funeral was held at the Mourn. Zion Baptist church, Sunday at 3 p. m. Rev. H. W. Botts delivered the eulo | gy and was assisted by his associate j pastors, the Revs. M. C. Knight of | Quinn chapel A. M. E., C. R. Ross of Newman M. E. churches. There was a special solo by D. E. Jackson, and resolutions from choir and of ficial board. The floral offerings were numerous. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their untiring efforts to assist us during the sickness and death of our I mother, Mrs. Emma Victor. 1 Mr. and Mrs. E. G. BRYANT. — RUMMAGE SALE The ladles of Division No. 9 of the First Central Congregational church will hold a rummage sale, April 7 and ■ 8, at 2233 Leavenworth street. Doors : '< open at 9 o’clock.—Adv. ‘ FLOWERS for Easter Order Early <^X~XX^XX~X“X~X"X“X**X~X~X v X ” THESE HOMES ABE FOR SALE *’ 2515 Blnney street, 5 rooms strictly *1* .. modern, full cement basement, oak 4»4 X finish, 5 large rooms Built-in fea- ,1, y tures Now vacant. X •• 2911 North 27th street, G rooms X Y modern, full cement basement, oak V 4* finish Now vacant. X 2808 Corby street. 5 rooms strictly X X modern, full cement basement, hot water plant, oak floors, dandy Jo- A X cation. A Y 2105 Ohio street. 5 rooms modern, y Y with sun-room, cement basement, V X garage, dandy location Now vacant. *j‘ •j* HOUSES FOR RENT X 2104 North 25th street. 4t' A 5 rooms modern, except heat. V 2715 North 28th avenue. A f. rooms partly modern .t, 4» 2515 Ohio street. / • • 5 rr*oms modern, except heat. A 1928 North 25th street. J, A 7 rooms strictly modern. E. M. DAVIS •{• X WEB. 1166 •X"X"X,*X"X"X"X"X"X**X**X**X*-X T^WATERS } BARNHART PRINTING CO. ! I v—. — ... , rK ■■■ 1 VESTA BATTERIES $12.50 Batteries charged in one day. Save time and expense. Satisfaction Guaranteed Cutomer once always a customer Hughes & Shore Battery Station 3014 N. 24 St. Web. 0180 ; Standard Garage 4 1 I 4 4 4 4 (Formerly Standard < Laundry) j X j | 24th Near I>ake Street .j | PHONE WE. 6055 ) ,7. i X | — : “Dependable Family | Service” % Dry Cleaning of Indies and ! X Gents’ Wearing Apparel ; and Household Fur- < •V nishings < I 5 I — j | SOFT WATER \ | LAUNDERING < I — ! lx I Wet Wash j ^ Thrifty Wash ; Dry Wash ! X Rough Dry | f Family Finish ; ' ’ r • < < > Linen * ► 4 \ ’ Curtains 4. II Blankets, Etc ; i ► 4 COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. The three-day carnival and concert given by the Unity Rid club on March 24-26-26 was a success. The Booster’s club will give a chick en dinner April 15 and all are in vited. Mr. and Mrs. John Freeland en tertained Mrs. Madison and daughter : at dinner Sunday, March 28. Mrs. Grrpe Meekins, Mrs. Viola Johnson, Mrs. Stockaday, Mrs. John Williams, Mrs. George, Mrs. Frank; Newby, Mr. Wash Moore, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Virginia Nevins, Mrs. McCullen, Mrs. Jordan and Mr. Mouren are on the sick list this week. The Phylis Wheatley Reading Cir cle met Thursday, April 1, at the resi dence of Mrs. Wayne Brant, 2625 ! 2nd Ave. The subject was “Fred erick Douglas,” conducted by Mrs. | Maude Ix>wry. Quotations from Emerson were given. The last meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Lola Pearl, 212 So. 11th street, the lesson was “Booker T. Washington” by Mrs/ Carter. Quotations were given in respones to roll call. The hostess served a de lightful luncheon. _ M oses, Mrs. Tayor Williams’ oldest , son, was buried last Tuesday aftenoon. The choir of Tabernacle Baptist church furnished music. The public schools let all the school children out to attend the funeral. Rev. J. P. Jackson officiated. The missionary union met with the Calvary Baptist church. There w$s a program just before the sermon and among the many on the program was little Charlie Cage, who gave an oration on “The Mission of the Church." It held the audience spell bound from start to finish. Many others filled their place on the pro gram after which the Rev. Mr. Cogg preached a soul-stirring sermon on “Witnesses for Jesus.” Rev. W. A. Moore led in prayer. A very liberal offering was taken for that mission circle. The concert at the Tabernacle church Monday night by the Honey Boys quartet was one of the most entertaining concerts in a Jong time in Council Bluffs. The board meeting was held at 'he parsonage of the church Tusday night. The monthly meeting of the church will be held in the basement of the church Wednesday night. A special Easter program will be given Sunday. - 0 Mrs. Virginia Hall has the Cos mopolitan Cook Book for sale at 2516 6th avenue.—Adv._ wav.waw.v.waV.W/W I „ . ij Make Money by Buying i i f / This very reasonably priced property—3lift £ I; Evans street. Just the ideal cottage home for ^ I; a laboring man and small family. Rather t I; pretty place. Has a garage and other outbuild- ■* I; ings. Price cut to $1,350. Will take in vacant £ I; lot or other equity, or a small payment. C ji Amos Grant Company ji J REALTORS, J $ 210 South 18th St., Arthur Bldg. 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