Do Colored People Read As They Should Bowser Essay
In a provocative piece by J Dallas Bowser the author argues that Black readers are disadvantaged by limited access to magazines and books. He condemns narrow reading and urges broader general reading to raise vocabulary and cultural awareness among the colored population. He cites a postman noting many white patrons subscribe to magazines while Black readers rely on few newspapers. Bowser calls for improved reading habits and fuller engagement with literature to overcome racial disparities in education and progress.
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Iite
P Rece
Mann
Public reading habits and library patronage questioned
The passage argues for regular exposure to quality literature and dictionaries, promoting magazines and library patronage to improve public service workers and their daily reading routines. It emphasizes consistent reference use and broad access to reading materials to foster better habits among portmen and colleagues.
Local social notes and church events in Missouri and Illinois
Mrs Rue Clay of 104 Franklin avenue will spend Christmas with her parents in Dalton Missouri. Mrs Lucinda Clark has been ill and convalescing. Mrs Francia Stewart of Chicago visits Mrs Jackson Taylor of 210 Sherman. Miss Blanche Monroe, student in Topeka, will spend holidays with her parents in Springfield Missouri. Mr and Mrs Ellen Goodall of 2018 N ard street visit sisters and cousins. Mrs Josephine Winn of 210 Parallel avenue has been able to be out again. Metropolitan church hosts two sermons by the pastor and a gospel singer from Texas. Mrs Oxella Calhoun of 928 Oakland avenue leaves for Dayton Ohio with a two day St Louis layover, then two months away. Mr Fred Morris of Independence buys a residence at 344 Stewart Avenue from W KR Johnson of White Star Realty Co. Call Fairfas 255 for housing. Kansas Side Charity Club led by Mrs J R Rhodes and Mrs Geo Minor seeks donations to aid the poor, with headquarters at 1607 No Sth street. Christmas morning at five oclock Ward Chapel will present a cantata The Christmas Story at 1120 Woodland Ave.
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Fred Morris
Independence
W. KR. Johnson
The
White Star Realty Co
Bonusifil
Stewart Avenue
Fairfas
Kansas Side Charity Club
J. R. Rhodesis
Geo
No. Sth Street
Fairfax
Moub
Racket Merchandise Co Hardware and Storefronts
Kansas City business Racket Merchandise Co advertises hardware chinaware and glassware with hotel and restaurant supplies. Listings show two addresses 517 519 Main St and 1228 Grand Ave and two home phone numbers 8686M and 5992 for Grand Ave location.
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Main St
Grand Ave
Kansas City
Main Street
12Th St
Harrison
Waleky
Hair Treatment and Hair Growth Offer with Guarantee
First treatment costs 1.00 and includes combings. Hair growth in bald spots promised and scalp disease cure claimed. Method taught in seven branches for 15.00 with mail orders for hair grower and straightening. Ten years of experience advertised. Agents wanted. Address 1716 East 18th Street Bell East 412.
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East
18Th Street
Kansas City
Reverend J W Hurse moves office to 800 Independence Ave
The Rev J W Hurse pastor of St Stephen's Baptist Church announces his office relocation to 800 Independence Avenue. He offers Mackey Liniment treatments with stated cure times for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and other ailments and guarantees refunds if relief is not achieved. Office hours 10 am to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm with treatments starting at $1.00. Local and out of town sale points listed. Church employment bureau added.
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G. W. Brown
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Bell
Deacon Chester Sinym
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