POSITIVE CHRISTIANITY
By George Gilbert Walker
Atchison, Kansas
DURING no pefiod of the history
of the Christian world since the
fourth century, save perhaps during
the sixteenth century, has the need
for the propagation* of positive Chris
tianity been more imperative. Men’s
minds are being searched as never be
fore. Men’s hearts are being stirred
as never before. We are being brought
face to face with things and questions
and problems beyond the ken of
science, to which speculation can find
no answer and which philosophy ad
mits it cannot solve. Men are discus
sing, in moods the most earnest and
solemn, the great doctrines of the
faith; the immortality of the soul; the
life after death; the problems of suf
fering and righteousness, sin, evil
vice, brotherhood. The cross is loom
ing large in the thoughts of men.
They are searching seriously for the
vital meaning of Calvary and the
empty tomb.
The world is groping for a meaning
to all the seeming chaos of horror and
. sorrow and pain into which Christen
dom is plunged. And be it remember
ed that this groping, this yearning for
a vision of interpretation, this seeking
a tangible and positive conception of
God, is the groping, the yearning, the
seeking of Christians as well as those
hitherto careless and indifferent.
A strong and vigorous propaganda
of positive Christianity is the impera
tive duty of the Church today. Men
are not satisfied with vague generali
ties. Neither are they won by a super
abundance of mawkish sentimentality.
The positive teaching of the faith of
the Church will alone meet the de
mands of the times. What is the
definite faith of the Church? That is
what we want. That is what we need.
What is the Christian faith concern
ing baptism, the Holy Eucharist, the
ministry, the marriage relation ?
What does the Church actually and
clearly believe and teach regarding
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrec
tion of the body, prayer for our loved
ones?
What does the Church believe con
cerning her Divine Founder, concern
ing herself? What does she believe
and teach concerning God and His
providence, love, mercy, holiness,
power, justice?
What is the meaning of the cross?
What is the blessing of the redemp
tion which our Blessed Redeemer
wrought thereon?
Now, it is not to be understood that
,u\ the Divine mysteries can be so clari
gh< fied that men may see into them as
M clearly as it is possible to see into
ir ( many other things. Only God is able
vi to comprehend His own mind fully,
p But the Church has clear and positive
<1 and unmistakable teaching and faith
on and in the great facts of our re
' ligion, and we believe that the propa
gation of this positive faith will win
* men to Christ. Indeed, it is this faitti
which alone will bring the world into
o\ the Master’s fold—the Church.
pJ There is a Saviour, strong, mighty.
nV willing to save to the uttermost; to
save from sin, ignorance, weakness;
s to save to holiness, intelligence, power
■il and love. This Saviour demands ccr
1, tain definite things of us—justice
o. 4 kindness, honesty, loyalty, generosity,
hins1 brotherhood. He condemns sin,cruelty,
ans. vice, meanness, uncleanness, injustice
Hy.-^awlessness, exploitation of the weak
rs. Ftpe ignorant, the unfortunate, the
feliss ,.ior. Our Lord’s condemnation of all
•Cet (uch things is stem and uncompro
cJt htising; and men will not act as
laVno hough theybelieved the Master Bleeps
\ if they have taught them in unwaver
^^f~*ing measure the positive morality of
the Church of Christ.
The gospel of the ages will save
'the world. The faith of the Apostolic
Church will meet the needs of men.
We need no new gospel. We need no
new interpretation of the Church and
her creeds. Rather we need a renewed
emphasis, a new alignment of “the
faith once deliveied unto the saints”;
an emphasis of the positive and prac
tical faith and teaching of our Lord
and His saints; an alignment to meet
the pressing needs and yearnings of
the world today.
FOOD ADMINISTRATION
ESTABLISHES GRADES OF
WHEAT MILL FEEDS
In order to standardize the grades
of wheat mill feeds in Nebraska and
to get uniform feeds to purchasers in
the state, Gurdon W. Wattles, federal
food administrator for Nebraska, an
nounces the following grades which
Nebraska mills may manufacture. The
order also applies to the states of
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado,
Utah, New Mexico and Jackson and
Buchanan counties, Missouri.
The classifications include four
strictly mill feeds and two screenings
combination. Red Dog, a standard be
fore the new milling regulations went
into effect, is eliminated. Millers must
follow these classifications:
WHEAT BRAN is the coarse outei
coating of the wheat berry obtained
in milling wheat that has been scour
id and cleaned. It must contain ' a
minimum of 14.5 per cent protein, 3.5
per cent fat and not more than 11 per
cent fibre.
BROWN SHORTS or Standard
Millings are the fine particles of the
cuter and inner brand separated -from
bran and white middlings. It must
contain 16 per cent minimum protein
3.5 per cent minimum fat and not
more than 8 per cent fibre.
MIXED FEED or Mill Run Bran is
a mixture of all the products, other
than flour. It must contain not les?
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per cent fibre.
FLOUR MIDDLINGS or Gray
Shorts are that part between brown
shorts and low grade flour and must
contain a minimum of 14.5 per cent
protein, minimum 3.5 per cent fat and
not more than G.5 per cent fibre.
SCREENINGS may be combined
with either wheat bran or mixed feeds
and must carry the same ratios of ele
ments entering into the feed.
“Violations of these gradings will
mean citation before the federal food
administration for Nebraska,” says
Food Administrator Wattles.
QECECT
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Upon America de'
volvesthesacred duty
of keeping alight the
torch of Liberty and
upholding justice and
democracy through'
out the world. Let
us not falter or count
the cost, for in the
freedom of theworld
lies our only safety,
and the preservation
of our American lib'
er ties and institutions.
Let Us Invest
To the Limit in
Liberty Bonds
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The First Regimental Band, U. R. K. of P.
DAN DESDUNES, Leader
HENRY R. GERING ~
Manufacturing Chemist
WHITE MAN ANSWERS
THAT JACK-IN-THE-BOX \
Defends the Negro.
Osceola, Nebr.—To the Editor of
the Bee: We note in your paper of
April 5 that Mr. C. L. Nethaway de
sires to be enlightened as to whether
there is a man running for city com
missioner who believes in the segrega
tion of the Colored population of the ;
city? While we have no fears that
there are gentlemen so running for
city commissioner, we deplore the fact
that regardless of the thunderous ap
peal for democracy, on the tongues
of all true men in such grievous times
as these, we have yet, among us a
man who has no conception of what
true manhood consists of.
We wonder if he is aware of the
tremendous part the Negro has played
in the destiny of this land—we won
der if he knows that a black’s crimson
blood was the first to stain the ground
of Boston’s common when this coun
try fought for independence? We
would know if he will follow us down
through the pages of this country’s
history, and see those gallant blaek
men bleed and die on the hills of San
Juan? But wait and see those black
sons-o-guns plunge into that hell trap
at Carrizal! Do not pause, but con
sider Booker T. Washington, a recog
nized leader of 10,000,000 of this coun
try’s people (blacks, if you please)
by whose death the world lost one
of the truly great.
We do not believe that any of the
gentlemen will lose the race for city
commissioner through not having Mr.
Nethaway’s vote.
C. T. WALLACE.
Pratt Hotel.
LOOK AT YOURSELF
“Turn on yourself your eyes.
Beware of judging others’ deeds.
We toil in vain in passing sentence
upon men;
We often make mistakes, sin easily;
But if we judge ourselves and look
within ourselves,
We always work with profit to the
soul.”
GOOD CHANCE
Will sell my second-hand furniture
for three rooms. ' Leaving city. $20
will handle deal. For particulars, call
Sunday at 915 No. Twenty-third St.
APPOINTED TO CLERKSHIP
W. G. Morgan has been appointed
to a clerkship in the Post Ofice, where
he has been acting as a substitute
since February 15. His permanent
appointment became effective April
1st.
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MRS. ANNA EVANS JONES
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1516 North 24th St.
Webster 5450 Harney 5100
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Franklin Theatre
BEST MOVIES
Twenty-fourth and Franklin Sts.
THE BETTS’ CAFE AND~
ICE CREAM PARLOR
GOOD HOME COOKING.
WE SERVE YOU BEST.
Mrs. J. L. Betts, Proprietor
2530 Lake St._Web. 5262
F. HAGELIN
Fresh Line of Groceries, Fruits and
Sundries. Prices Right.
24th and Parker Sts.
Phones Webster 456 and 457.
MADAME HENDERSON
HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST
Agent for the Celebrated Madame
Walker Preparations.
The Walker Method Taught.
Diplomas Granted.
Phone Webster 1489
2304 ft. 25th St. Omaha, Neb.
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BESSIE TURNER
DRESSMAKING
AND
LESSONS IN DRESSMAKING
T.rry System.
2709 Blondo St. Webster 990
I Thompson, Belden & Co.
The Fashion Center for
Women
Established 1886
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The Store For Fine Millinery
Beautiful trimmed hats for dress, street and sport wear. No two hats
alike. Made by our best trimmers of the finest materials. A splendid
variety of styles and colors. Every new style feature is represented.
WE ALSO TRIM AT REASONABLE PRICES.
C. ZUCKER
1615-17 NORTH 24TH STREET. Webster 2556
We have the Largest Selection of
Stetson Hats
in the Neighborhood.
BORSALINOS AND OTHER GOOD MAKES
SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, NECKWEAR AND HOSIERY
McQuilllin
Merchants Hotel, 1512 Farnam Street.
DBonoffs
Cloak Store
1409 Douglas Street
We again advertise through The Mon
itor to inform our friends of our won
derful bargains in Spring Coats. Suits,
Dresses, Skirts and Waists.
You and your friends bought of us
before. We are cheaper than any other
store in town.
WEBSTER 1412 2506 NORTH 24TH ST.
OSBORNE
CHILDREN’S BUSTER BROWN SHOES MEN’S SHOES
LADIES’ SHOES DRY GOODS STANDARD PATTERNS
HAND-PAINTED CHINA HOSIERY NOTIONS
DRESSMAKING MEN’S FURNISHINGS
40 Per Cent Under Downtown Prices.
H. DOLCOFF
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM
Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish.
OPEN EVENINGS
1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825
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THE MECCA AMUSEMENT COMPANY
On the 24th and Grant Street Stroll
ROLLER SKATING, DANCING, MOVING PICTURES, I
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, CABARET GARDEN
CAFE AND SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN.
SPECIAL NIGHTS—Sunday, Monday and Wednesday
Skating Sunday, Monday and Friday Evenings
F. J. THOMPSON, Mgr. BOBBIE BROWN, Asst. Mgr.
PHONE W . 1984
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