THE
THE ADVOCATE
Published every Saturday at
Suite 312 313 Macleay Building.
Phone Broadway 5807.
PAPERS PASS UP SW EE T CASE
Tacoma Notes
The colored people and many white
people are at a loss to know why the
local daily press had so little concern
ing the trial of Dr Sweet and 10 oth
ers in Detroit, Mich., for first degree
murder. Thu case was tried by the
renowned Clarence Harrow It invol
ved the question as to whether a man
has a right to defend his home against
intruders; whether or not a man s
home is his castle Surely these papers
could not have overlooked the news
value of such an important case
Will our local papers please answer?
Mrs W. H Lewis. LAW So. Cushman
Avenue, Tacoma. Washington
ADVOCATE
Allen A M E. Church, Rev A W.
Johnson, pastor.
The morning -cry ice consisted of
E D. CANNADY................ Editor
Scripture reading, 82nd Psalms, Text,
MHS. E. » . CANNADY Manager
1 th chapter "They Feared the Lord
and Served their own Cost ”
A large
ADVOCATE AGENTS
congregation was present and all were
delighted to have a new member join
Elk* Sanitary Barber 8hop
Sun-lav School classes were well at
315 Flander* Street
tended as usual
There was a lecture on the "Golden
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Rule" at the evening service which
THE N. A. A. C. P.
was greatly appreciated bv the large
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$2.50
congregation present.
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The big things that the National
A membership drive has been inau
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1.00 (u o c ilto tl for the Advancement of
gurated bv the members, and we wish
Payable in advance
Colored People has done and is doing them much success
Lets all boost
Entered at the Postoffiee at Portland, for the rights and for the protection
the boosters
Oregon, a> aecond-cla*« matter.
of the Race, should over shadow any
Mrs Carrie 1 F'uller is very ill at
error, or litle mistake that organiza this writng. in a local hospital
tion might make, knowing as we do Mr ? A G Washington is convalesc
IM PORTANT!
All communication* for publica that organizations, like individuals, ing slowly
W e hope to 'c c him out
make mistakes But wthout the splen
tion or otherwise should be ad did service rendered bv this organiza .team in a lew days
Mr and Mrs. Kav Robinson were
dressed to The Advocate Publish tion. this race of ours would suffer hosts
at a party on last Saturday, in
ing Company, Suite 312 313 Mac even greater wrongs than did the honor of Attorney and Mr» F'ugcne
most abicct slave And the black man 1 Minor and Mr. George Hardin of
leay Building. Portland, Oregon. who would slander and villifv the N
Advertising rates made known A A. C. P. is worse than a Benedict Portland, Oregon. A delightful even
ing was enjoved bv all
Arnold who betraved his country
on application.
Mr and Mrs. I\ L Robinson en
tertained Thursday at their palacial
“ Don't ask for right». Take them.
News and Social Briefs
home I'A'O So l Street, with a dinner
An don’t let anny wan give them to
dance in honor o f Attorney and Mr-
By Nannie Maud Carr
ye. A right that is handed to ye fr
Eugene I Minor and Mr G Hardin
nawthin' has somethin' the matter with
About for
Mrs. Lucile Crosswhite surprised all of Portland. Oregon.
it '—Mr Dooley.
her husband with a few friends at a ty other guests were present at this
---------------------------------------- —------- — dinner party on his birthday, Wednes well appointed affair and all joined in
heaping laurels upon their delightful
"They have rights who dare main day evening last.
tain them.”—James Russell Lowell.
Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Mercier cele hosts
The joint Thanksgiving service at
brated their first wedding anniversary
W H A T HAPPENS WHEN BLACK at the home of Mrs. B Blackburn, the Bethleham Baptist church proved
Preaching was by
MEN DRAW THE COLOR-LINE w ith a lovely dinner Thanksgivng dav. quite a success
Rev Graves.
We need more of
Covers were placed for ten.
ON TH E IR OWN KIND
Master Samuel Blanchard was host these union services.
A few steps east of the Broadway for a party at the “ Y " on his birth- j Miss Dorothy L’ rv is very ill at their
home on Kerry Street
We hope for
bridge, within a stone's throw of 3
The F'ta Beta Gamma Club gave an i
'Peedv recover
colored churches, community centres
Mrs
Broadhead
is
visiting
friends
of the colored racial group, a large enjoyable dancing partv at the home
She is ex
electric sign: “ BARBECUE RES of Mrs Barbara Hubbard Thursday and relatives in Portland.
M isses Idris Williams. Carrie Hal- pected to return in about a week
T A U R A N T ' dazzled a hearty wel
At the annual election of the offi
come to all to come and cat. This sell. Jenie Dora Gravson and Richard cers
of the Tacoma Branch of the N
sign was hung cut last June, and many Rogle spent Thanksgiving at home
\ V C P . held Nov .Nth. the fol
a colored citizen pointed with pride from O. A. C.
Mr. and Mrs. James Bruce are the lowing officers were elected
to visitors and others, that this was a
Edward Miller, president . Mr- F'llu
first class eating place, operated by proud parents of a baby born Thanks- Kellutn.
Vice pre- . Mrs. Worthen
colored inen. where any one w ho was gising morrtfng.
Hamilton.
See. Mrs Joseph Hall,
Mrs Prudence Hollowav of Yakima
well behaved, whether black, white,
brown, yellow or red, could go and spent last week with her sster. Mrs Corresponding Secretary
Executive Committee:
eat a delicious incal for a reasonable Blanche Adkins on Tihbctt St Sev
Mr J H Kvan. Mrs N J Asberv.
price withut being bothered by color- eral affairs were given for her.
lack Hall, popular “ for hire" auto Mr lames Hall. Mr Paul I ’ rv. Sgt (
lines.
When the place first opened, John driver says Portland is the best town C. Mathews and Rev A W Johnson
Thev plegcd themselves to raise
son & Coffey were the proprietors, after a sojourn in Seatle.
$100 00 for the Sweet Defense Fund
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and comely black waitresses rushed
The Booklovers Club was enter
here and there serving the patrons at
the tables, the counter and in the DOINGS OF THE ELKS tained bv Mrs Florance Robinson at
On Wednesday evening, December her apartment in the Everglades.
grocry department.(There was a gro
The subject for consideration was.
cery department in conection with the Oth. the members of Rose City Lodge
Ann's Experience", a treatice
restaurant.) All seemingly went well w ill hold their semi-annual election of j of Sally
the old Blue Law- of Kentucky, re
and both black and white people ate officers. From present indications, it garding
women's property rights
at tables along side one another. Sev looks as though it will be a very- tame 1
The decision of those ! Mrs A. W Johnson was guest of
eral persons exprest the hope that th meeting.
proprietors’ attitude in this business two men who were urged to make the honor
The hostess served refreshments at
would influence those narrow minded 1 race for Exalted Ruler, not to do so.
the close of the meeting
business men and cause them to lift gives the election this pacific aspect
As the matter now stands, unless
the color line in their businesses. But
before these hopes could take seed, some dark horse enters the race, the
Williams Ave., “ Y ” Notes
rumors got afloat that the Barbecue present E. R will have no opposition
The High School Reserves met
This is not a bad idea as the lodge Thur-dav and had a candv pull after
Restaurant had begun to refuse ser
vice to colored people. The next re- s holding its own, and those men who their business meeting
port which was substantiated by Mr. ¡are willing to forego their ambition for
A large crowd atttended Vespers
Coffey himself, was that Johnson and j the office and still live up to the noble la«t Sunday Mrs J \V Ingersoll led
Coffey had dissolved partnership, all i princples of Elkdom, honor and sup- devotnins and Miss K\ S Kecnev was
because Johnson persisted in running j port the E R deserve praise, and the speaker A collection was taken
the business without consulting Cof- their example deserves emulation by for the "Francis Gage” club
fey, and when Johnson began drawing the rank and file of the membership
The Board of Management met at
drawing the line on his own people, so that the order will prosper and thi Branch Wednesday morning
it was more than Coffey who was a grow.
Last week’s notes read that Miss
The Elks and Dt. Elks have arrang Nellie Allen was the winner of the
real race man. could stand. Later Cof
fey published through the public press ed a splendid program for their Me Hope Chest in the contest Miss
that he had severed his connections morial service which will be held at Nellie Franklin and not Miss Allen
with Johnson.
Zion church on Suhday afternoon, was the winner, turning over to the John Bryant,-James Dupree and F’ red --------------------------------------------
LON GVIEW (WN ) NEWS
FOR RENT
It is said that Johnson at frst would Dec 13th.
Old Rose Club over one hundred dol Harris ui Tacoma, and a few others
(By Mrs Maud Bates)
serve his colored patrons and when
Dahlia Temple. No. 202 held its lars.
from the other two cities.” "W h o oc
Two room apartments, 629*/i First
YOUR W ANTS
they would pay their check he would regular semi-annual election of offi
Mrs Millie Trumbull, Secretary of cupies those cottages around on the
i.oiigvirw Branch. N A A C I*
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hand them a small card on which he cers Tuesday night, Dec. 1st.
Dt the Industrial Welfare Commission grounds?" "Thisproject was such a ■ .-w —
Speake, prop., phone Main 6605.
had clritiini of officers last Friday e-
requested them not to return. Grow Pauline Young was re-elected Dt Rul will be the speaker at Vespers Sun success that the budding was not able
vcning
Lies Gildon and Mrs Maud
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ing a little bolder, he had a statement er; Dt Hattie Prescott was elected day Special music will be rendered.
to accomodate the children and moth
F'or Rent— Furnished. lower 4 room Bates were re-elected to office of
published in the public press to the assistant Dt. Ruler, taking the place
ers.
so
we
built
cottages
for
the
mo
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THE ADVOCATE
I'rs and Vice Pres, respectively for
flat heated.
Electricity; no gas.
effect that he did not wish colored formerly occupied by Dt Edith W il
thers who were sick and needed spe
the ensuing year Mrs lessie Cole
Phone East 1633 — Adv.
Illtoadway 5807
patrons. This incensed a number of liams; Dt. Grace -Williams was elect- r
HOTEL NOTES
cial attention. People are coming from 312 Marlray Bhlg
man, Secretary, succeeding Mrs W il
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the colored people to the extent that ed Escort; Dt. Jane Rawlins. Outter j Clarence Jackson, Portland Bell-hop different parts of the country as the
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there was talk of “ running Johnson D oork eep er and Dt Clara Bell, In is now hopping at the Seward
Tawawa Tennis A Social Club will liams and Mr I I Bates, Treasurer,
site is so well located and so easy to
Stay off date December 14, particu
ut of town". The local branch of the ner Door Keeper.
entertain Dec. 25.
Watch for partic succeeding Mr Willi a ms
Mr. and Mrs Jetóme Dav of Mos get to."
lar* later. — Adv.
•
< ho ken dinner at the Community
National Association for the Advance
The other officers retained their cow , Idaho, part owners of the Port
ulars later.—adv.
"Tell me about the financial end this
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church >at 1 VC., 1 >ee Silt
ment of Colored People adopted re former positions.
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land, spent several days in the city is so interesting.” "Through our
Tawawa
Tennis
A
Social
Club
will
I hr ( onrrrt given bv the Twin City
solutions condemning Johnson and
Dt. Helen Morton was appointed this week.
scholarship fund the different girls entertain Dec. 25.
$90 A Week Easy introducing and ( ulltirc t lull was enjoyed bv a large
Watch for partic
“ read him out o f the race".
by the Grand Dt Ruler as District
Mrs. Clarence Ivey, Check-room at and boys who are employed here have ulars later.—adv.
taking orders at 100 % profit on new crowd Sunday evening Those parti-
Johnson claims that some of his Deputy for Oregon, succeeding Dt. tendant. at the JYirtland, is ill at hci been educated. This is the way they
product. F'ast seller— Big repeater opaline were Mrs Frank Coleman,
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white patrons objected to the presen Beatrice Cannady who resigned last home.
pay us back Miss Elizabeth Pierre
l.a-Em Strait Hair Dressing. Keeps Mrs Ytolrl I'rnxton, Miss Ruth John-
ce of colored patrons and he gives that July.
F H Harrington, former manager teaches during the school term. On FOR RENT. Rooms with heat, elec the hair in place, helps kinky hair be
on, Miss Flttora lories, Mrs Maud
tric
lights
and
bath
(a
ll
evenings,
as his reason for drawing the line
o f the Portland, is home from Seaside her vacation she conducts a Summer
come straight, keeps scalp healthy Bates; Messrs 1 K McMullen. Sing
Others are of the opinion that the colored citizens enttered his place of and is getting around very well with school with other teachers, for the Fiast 3808—adv.
Write quick for F'ree Sample and ca leton and I Bradshaw The program
white patrons came there in order to busines*. and before they could sit at his artificial leg.
talon of 100 fast selling household consisted of solos, vocal ami instru
children who come. When the debt is
get the racial atmosprere: that if they the tabie. he. the proprietor, as black
Rooms For Rent 652 E. Morrison. products, including Tantalizing Brown mental; duetts and readings
paid, we th- n put them on the salary
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wanted a purely white restaurant all as he could be, almost shouted to the
Skin Face Powder. Rush name today
list.”
TACOM A'S VISION
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they had to do was to go a few feet ladies that he didn't ‘ erve colored peo
Ho-Ro-Co Mfg. C o, 630 Ilo-RoCo
"O, mother, listen to the music."
FOR SALE — HOUSES
east and they would find one. This ple. The ladies, greatly humiliated,
Have
you
ordered your book of Ne
Bldg
,
St.
Louis,
Missouri.
“ Yes. where is it?”
FOUR ROOM BUNGALOW , Two
(By Mrs Blanche M Dawson)
gro Spirituals?
last theory seems to have been the went their way and received excellent
"We have an auditorium and twice large bed-rooms, bath, fireplace, ce
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.
Mother,
what
is
that
large
buil
more correct, for from the time he service just around the corner in a
a week we have programs conducted ment basement, automatic Casco fur
ding over there? “ Where?"
The girl who is cursed with a twin
began to draw the line, his business white restaurant.
E. RICHARDSON
bv Madam Oscar Mae and Prof. Hugh nace and garage, $3650.00 terms.
,.\A
hv,'
can
t
you
see
that
large
brick
brother might as well not try to lie
began to dwindle, until on Nov. 26th
God pity those of whatsoever color
\rnette."
I
FIVE
ROOM
BUNGALOW
.
Announces that he has at his Confec
about her age
the illuminating electric sign no lon who essay to say that one is better building ?”
' Mother. I am so hungry." Alright,
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tionery Store, in The Hotel Golden
ger blazoned forth "Barbecue Restau than the ther; that God has favored „O, yes, it is so well situated on a hill ( dear You have told me a great deal STRIC TLY modern, hardwood floor*,
Keep off date Dec 1st and 2nd West, Corner Broadway A Everett
rant", but instead the place was -va one above the other Help poor err overlooking the bay. with the moun about this place. Where will we get fireplace, lots of built-in*, full cement
basement,
furnace.
garage,
paved
tains
in
the
background;
we
will
go-
Gleaners Art Club Bazaar at f-'irst A
cant and 'For Rent' signs called forth ing business men whether they be
Beautifully Boxed
lunch?" "I will take you to the dining itreets.
Only $4000, term*.
M F.. Zion Church
from each window. Thus ends the white, black or brown, to know that and sec what it car 6 c.”
room. Right this way, and we will
7
Rooms
—
4
bedrooms,
bath,
full
CHRISTM AS CANDIES
“
Mother,
how
will
we
get
there?"
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sign "Barbecue Res.” It has been the only just and well paying way, is
„1 will inquire
Here is a machine lunch together." (Mrs. Hamilton taps cement basement, garage, on paved
hauled d^wn And Johnson, after four the way of righteousness.
MEDICINE AND T O IL E T GOODS Also candy which he offers at factory
the bell; a pretty brown girl enters corner, $3650.00, terms.
months struggle to make it go— we
We happened in a confectionery standing with a colored gentleman in and we order a healthy meal.)
prices from 12 c per pound up, to
For appointment call Mr. Green, AGENTS, why do you want to send
don’t know where he is.
store the other night operated by a it I believe it is a sght-eeing car
"You know who is manager of our
or Tabor 0591,
cash in advance for goods when we LODGES. CHURCHES AND O T H
Thus ends the career, for the pre colored man on Broadway, and the "Mr. Edward Young." “ Yes, 1 am dining room?" "N o, I haven’ t any Garfield 0510 ---------
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sent. at least, of B. J. Johnson, fam brief time we were there, this proprie owner of the Tacoma Taxicab Co.” , idea.” "Roberta Weber, she is a grad- j
can supply you a good line and let ER C H A R ITAB LE ORGANIZA
Decorating, Plumbing and all around you pay for it yourself? Write quick
TJONS
ous Reslauranteer. whofor many years tor served at his lunch counter, black “ Will you please tell me what a beau uate of Home Economics."
tiful
building
that
is
that
overlook-
repair work. Walnut 5733.—Adv.
has operated his business in the city. men, brown men, Mexican men and
For Their
Box 2273. Desoto Station. Memphis,
The
meal
was
just
wonderful.
the
bay'""
"That
is
the
Rose
Mission
;
Does it pay fer black men to draw white men. And we failed to «ee any
Tennessee.
“ W ho takes care of the building 1
CHRISTM AS TREES
the color-line on their own people, to of them attempting to bite or harm for the children.” “ Could you take us and ground 5" "There is a widow who
FOR RENT. Four room flat* mod
there?"
"Yes.
I
will
It
is
about
ten
satisfy the prejudices of other racial the other. It ea< a beautiful sight, and
ern,
furnished
and
unfurnished.
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to one of the clubs; she has
groups? Johnson’s case is the answer. somehow our mind would return to miles out " "That will be wonderful.” belongs
Fargo Street near Williams Avenue.
"Mrs. Worther Hamilton, I am so two sons who are studying, one to be Phone
We predict the next one of our ra the Barbecue Restaurant, and we «e-
East 7825.—adv.
a
landscape
gardener, the other, an
cial jrrpup to go the way this one has cretely wished that its former proprie glad to see you. What are you doing
The clubs have a budget sys
gone, is the one operating on the tor could have witnessed this scene here' I understand this was a mission artist.
FOR REN T - Nicely furnished two-
and so much is allowed."
1 chiW « " -” " I.t ¡» I have two beau- tem
Board Walk at Seaside, Oregon This a few months ago—perhaps he would 1
"What price do they ask for acco room Apartment. Call evenings, T. E.
tiful children, but I felt so tired, I
Summer a party of four representative till be in business.
Allen
313 Halsey St., phone East 1661
came out here for a recreation. Dr modations ' 1 “ Five dollars a week, j
^.-x~>x~x--x~x~x.-x~x-x-x~x~x~x~x~x-x--x-x~*-x-x-x~x~x~x~
John Bryant suggested that I come and that includes everything." "Sup- i
M ARRIAGE PAPER Ladies' de
pose there is a family that asks to
here.”
“Tell me about this place." "Come in come, but no money to pay?” "W e scriptions, names, addresses, all 25c.
LIPM AN—W OLFE
have several of those cases I will tell Colored l.adies ad‘ FREE,
and I will.”
B. N. Sias Ebony Co.
“ I am -sure you read of our scholar you just how that is handled. We
Zephyrhills, Fla.
ship fund that we had It was a great have a day called "Rose Day” and
BARGAIN BASEMENT
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A XlLLH R ancTÍRACEY
success through Mrs Asberry's lead everybody whether a club member or
httkptvnbii1 Hut te n ti D i r e n o
W e are asking every reader of the
ership But after we had our girls and not, gives and subscribes so much
NEW SHOE SECTION
^
W m th tn q ton Sr h a t JV1b end Ziti
boys 'educated we had nothing for 'I his fund helps those who arc not a - Advocate to send us a new subscriber j
s ^ n iiS -B r o s d w s y
for our Christmas gift.
them to do. Some member of the fe ble to pay."
"Mav I ask who has charge of the
club ‘ aw this coming and sug-
W OM EN’S PUMPS $7.00 VALUE—ON SALE AT ¡¡ derated
eestted that we buy land for some Clerical work?” "Mrs. Mvrtle Wash
Holliday & Holliday
kind of an industrial enterprise to give ington is a graduate, and made spe-
Cleverly designed pumps with cut
our girls and boys something to do rialty of commercial business. She is
outs and gold underlays, some with
and be a credit to the race. The ques our bookke per, and the two Misses
The Universal Negro Improvement
Tonsorial Parlors
tion came up what and where will it Cabells arc our stenographers. We
steel beaded effects, stepins, d’Orsay
125 North Sixth Street
also
have
others
employed
to
help
the
he Different things were suggested
and new cutout oxfords. In black sat
Association, No. 391, Portland, Ore.
In ot>r new location we are arranged |
A committee of mothers was appoint mothers and children Misses F'ranccs
in, velvet and patent. Military and
ed from the different clubs. They de Barbee and Julia Copeland are our de to give better service to our patrons.
Spanish heels. All new models from
cided we have a mission for tired m o signers They help the mothers plan , We invite ladies, gents and children to
Every Sunday Afternoon at 3:30 P. M.
thers, and that will employ many dif practical clothes for themselves and
the best of shoemakers.
come in and see us.
ferent kinds of professions This com children ."
MT. OLIVET BAPTIST OHUROH
"Mother, I hate to leave this place,
mittee laid their plans before the va
W OM EN’S SLIPPERS $2.50 VALUE—SALE AT
rious clubs, not only here but in I have had o much fun with the chil- ;
E. First and Schuyler Street*
dren, they have a large playground."
i Seattle and Portland Every one seem "Well, I will go and get my baggage
These arc high-grade novelty house
ed to endorse it. These busy womenn
Intereeting Program. You Are Welcome
CHILI CON CARNE
slippers for women. In brown, fawn
went to work; put on a five thousand and sts" -'while"
dollar drive Through this drive they
and black leather with heavy padded
R. D. BIRD, Pré«.
I. Z. TRIPLETT, 8re.
served
II were able to get Mr. Rust interested
soles and warm felt lining. In many
SATU R D A Y and SUNDAY
,, and he gave ten acres and we bought
beautiful color combinations. These
and
twenty acres Mr Saunders and Mr
■ ■ Squire I.anders had become great con
are extra special at $1.49 pair.
BAKED HAM
i •
i • tractors We let the contract to them
every day
Rav Coleman had become a great ar
CH ILD ’S BOOTEES VERY SPECIAL AT 89 CTS.
Hill'« «top million» of cold« every winter—
N E W G O L D E N W E ST C A F E
With Potato Salad, Saturdays
chitect, so he drew the plans for the
»nd in 14 hour*. They end headache and
And Sundays
buildng Our contractors hired eoldred
fever,
open
the
bowels,
tone
the
whole
sys-
in the
These are the kind of felt bootees that little children
help from those cities to construct the
tem. Use nothin* leu reliable. Colds »nd
building. The Misses Ruth Beck,
delight to receive at CHRISTMAS TIME. They are
Orippe call for prompt, efficient help. Be
GOLDEN W EST HOTEL
Francis Jones, Vivian F.dson, Naomi
sure you get ft.
decorated with picture cuffs in pretty colors. All with
Harding and Helen Terry had become
H O LIDAY & SMITH, J’rop*
t
i
Price 30c
graduate nurses They were employ- ■ Be Sure I
heavy padded soles. All sizes, 5r/ 2 to 2.
Special Sunday Dinners
Regular Meals Every Day
| ed to take rare of the tired mothers,
M ANY O T H E R SHOE ITEM S FOR THE FAM II,Y AT SENSA- ’ and to look after the welfare of the
OPEN
A
LL
N
IGHT
Broadway and Everett Streets
children ”
T IO N A L PRICES
"What doctor* have you on your
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• • • m r n n n m i i n i staff?" "Doctors George Caldwell,! c*l Rad Boi
portrait
$
4.85
$
1.49
Golds
By millions ended
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