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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1916)
The Monitor A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Omaha and vicinity, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards, William Garnett Haynes and Ellsworth W. Pryor, Associate Editors. Joseph LaCour, Jr., Advertising and Circulation Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising rates, 59 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. KEEPING UP PROPERTY It is gratifying to note the peculiar pride our people are taking in im proving their property and keeping it in an attractive, sightly and good condition. This is especially true of the ever-increasing number who own, or who are buying, their homes. It is also true, in a large measure, of those who are tenants and are per mitted to occupy respectable-looking houses. But very naturally a mere tenant does not take the same pride in the house he occupies as he would were he the owner. Of course there are many unsightly shacks, which are a disgrace to a progressive city, which are occupied by our people—and not necessarily a shiftless class either—and yet many of these places show that they are occupied by people with a love of the beautiful for familiar flowers and clambering vines are generously used to brighten up the premises and mod ify the unsightliness. As a rule, our people whether home owners or tenants, are taking pride in keeping up the appearance of the property for which they are respon sible. This is as ft should be. A people proud of their- personal appearance and proud of their home surroundings are a progressive people. Unfortunately, we have among us slouchy and shiftless people; but the great bulk are progressive and self respecting and the proof of this is the pride our people show in keeping up their property. WHY HER TAXES WERE HIGHER One of our women went to pay her taxes a few days ago and found that they were eight or nine dollars higher than those of last year. She wonder ed why. She was told that this was due very largely to the fact that play grounds, bathing places, etc., for the benefit of the children were being maintained by the city. Having chil dren of her own, she thought this a good thing and cheerfully paid her increased taxes. A few days there after her fourteen-year-old son, a manly and gentlemanly lad, went with some of his schoolmates, as had been his custom, to the Municipal beach, and was not permitted to go in bath ing with his chums as he had always done before, because of a “Jim Crow’’ rule recently put into effect. Is it any wonder that the mother of this boy was indignant? It may be well to warn public offi cials that if they think our people are going to stand for this kind of busi ness, their thinking apparatus stands in urgent need of repairs. •_ If you have anything to dispose of. a Want Ad in The Monitor will sell it. The Church Advocate of Baltimore, Md., which has the unique distinction of being the only journal in the United States published in the inter ests of the work of the Episcopal Church among Colored people, con tained in its July issue a most com plimentary full page article on the Editor of the Monitor. We were deep ly touched by the words of our good friend, the Rev. George Freeman Bragg, Jr., D. D., who is the talented editor of The Advocate. We sincere ly thank him for his graecful tribute and shall do our best to deserve it. The professional prohibitionists are being probed and punctured in “Public Pulse” by our friend and namesake, Father John Williams. It may be that we are partial, but it looks to us as though this vigorous octogenerian keeps his many oppo nents busy dodging his vigorous blows. One opponent, in particular, is rapidly developing into a high vaulter. • S •T P * r~rr - *-*“!'** „ - m Segregation in the enjoyment of municipal privileges will not be toler ated and that must be distinctly un derstood. The Monitor gives fair warning that we will fight it from start to finish and will fight any man or set of men who advocate or are re sponsible for any measure or meas ures curtailing us as a people of our lawful rights and privileges. If Colored Americans misbehave themselves or violate the law they should be arrested and made to pay the penalty of their crime just as any other law-breaker; but the offense of the individual must not be charged up to the race or group of which he is a member. Hats off, gentlemen, to German in genuity and resourcefulness. The successful cruise of Der Deutschland from Bremen to Baltimore must com mand the admiration of the world. If there are any weeds around your home, get busy and hew them down. Live as much as you can in the open. Can you swim ? Better learn, then. If your subscription is due, pay it. Swat the 'skeeter. Be pleasant. LINCOLN, NEB. Mrs. Willier Clark has returned home after a visit in Wichita, Kans. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Wm. Clark, her mother-in-law. The O. S. Club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Earl McWilliams. Mrs. Wm. Williams has gone to visit friends in Iowa. Mrs. Van Bowding and little Lela Mary have returned home after spend ing a few days in Wichita, Kans. Mrs. John Galbraith has returned home after visiting Kansas City and Lexington, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley entertained a number of their friends Thursday evening, July 6th, in a very delightful manner. Japanese lanterns, cozy nooks, with natural flowers about the yard and porch, made a pretty set ting. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley received a great many compliments for a most pleasant evening. Mrs. Seraha Browning, of St. Joe, spent a few days in the city. Mr. Will N. Johnson has returned to Omaha after spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Laura Johnson. Mrs. E. D. Shipman has gone to Omaha to spend the week with Mrs. Martha Smith. Miss Mary Green, of Brownsville, Nebr., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Burton. berg SUITS ME «-«-t OUR GRAND SEMI-ANNUAL Half-Price Sale of men’s and young men’s spring and summer suits Surpasses All Past Achievements. ..It’s the BIGGEST and the BEST Sale of the i i r ' Highest Class Master Made Clothing Ever Offered in the West « Every broken line is in this mammoth collection. Practically our entire stock included in this great sweeping reduction. < $10.00 Suits $18.00 Suits $15.00 Suits $18.00 Suits $5.00 $6.25 $7.50 $9 00 i < Broken Lines of “Kuppenheimer” “Society Brand” “L System” and “Collegian” Superb productions—without question the greatest makes in the ' world, are also included, 1 $20.00 Suits $22.50 Suits $25.00 Suits $28.00 Suits $10 $11.25 $12.50 $14 i i $30.00 Suits $32.50 Suits $35.00 Suits $40.00 Suits $15 $16.25 $17.50 $20 i i 1 i i 1 ■ i . . GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 MEN — If we do say so ourselves we have the most stylish summer Foot wear in the city. Our CANVAS SHOES AND OXFORDS Are just what you need for this sweltering weather. You will be more than pleased with our prices, quality and service. THE REGENT SHOE CO. 205 SOUTH FIFTEENTH STREET. ... • ....* » ‘ WE WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU SEND YOUR FAMILY WASHING TO JENSEN’S FAMILY LAUNDRY (The New Method of Wet and Dry Wash) WET WASH.3c Per Pound DRY WASH .4'/2c Per Pound Have you one of their circulars illustrating their new method of washing?—if not, call Webster 1030. GOOD WORK GUARANTEED Tel. Webster 1030 2316-18 North 24th Street .....
