Hard work the path to success echoes in a Kansas City pioneer Jeweler piece
Dennis Thormotion argues work is essential for talent to prove valuable. He urges sustained effort over flashy gifts, warns against overloading with tasks, and stresses character and duty as paths to progress. The piece elevates honest, diligent labor and cites Mr. J. A. Wilson, Kansas City pioneer Negro jeweler, as exemplifying the message.
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Dennis Thormotion
J. A. Wilson
Kansas City
Race unity address at Lincoln High and 1916 alumni banquet
Notice outlines a Sunday talk by EB Rouse at Lincoln High School on Education Through the Saving Habit and an Annual Banquet of the Federated Alumni on February 12, 1916 at the YMCA. Includes remarks on race harmony and a January 20 meeting to finalize annual assessments. Mrs Nickens of 808 Charlotte Street attends funeral in New Franklin for Mrs Mary Brown.
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The
Holl Carriers’ Upron
Lincoln High School
E. Rouse
Missouri Savings Bank
Seattle and the West Honor Negro Immigration and Trade
A travelogue-like account tours Seattle noting its growth after a devastating fire, the Chinook winds, and a bustling market with diverse stalls. It reports on visiting the city’s sights, meetings with Missourians, and plans to Spokane while highlighting the developing Tipton industrial home for Negro girls and the proposed appointment of Mrs. Estelle Weaver as superintendent.
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Seattle
Nort West
Kansas City
Colery
Prin
Anker
F. M. Shanon
Butte
Mont
Shannon
Frisca
Brother Harr Wililane
I. Tu
Walter Bates
Shack Harris
Cascades
State University
Ching Town
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chayolin
Tipton
Patna
Estelle Weaver
Mrs. Weaver
America
J. B. Perry
T. A. Jones
Bishop Grant Memorial Service Held in Allen Chapel
The Ministerial Alliance of Greater Kansas City will host the Bishop Grant Memorial Day on Wednesday January 26 at 2 PM in Allen Chapel. A grand program is planned and the public is invited.
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Bishop Grant
Ministerial Alliance of Greater
Samuel Lucas Dies at 75, Original Uncle Tom Actor
Samuel Lucas, a Black performer linked with the Boston Museum Stock Company and reputed as the first actor to play Uncle Tom in the Civil War era dramatization, died today at his home at age 75.
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Samuel Lucas
Boston
New Oy
Old Boston Museum Stock Company
Uncle Tom
Cadet Corps Muster At Western University In Kansas
The Cadet Corps of Western University was mustered in by the adjutant general of Kansas last Thursday. Despite the extreme cold, the battalion led by the university band performed a creditable drill and parade, enjoyed by all present.
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Cadet Corps of
Western University
Adjutant General of
State of
Kansas
Negro Business League Meeting and Memorial Services
The Negro Business League invites all business and professional people to a Sunday night gathering at Second Baptist Church. Memorial services for Dr. Washington will be held February 13 at Central High School at Eleventh and Locust, featuring speakers H. M. Beardaley J. R. E. Lee and W. C. Hueston with a 100-voice chorus by Prof. R. G. Jackson. Lincoln High School Glee Club and Orchestra will perform, plus Prof. Reynolds of Sumner High. Annual officer elections sit for next Thursday evening at YMCA at 8 pm.
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Second Baptist Church
Washington
Central High School
H. M. Beardaley
J. R. E. Lee
W. C. Hueston
R.G. Jackson
Lincoln High School
Reynolds
Sumner High
Kansas City
Kas
Y. M
My Work and Pub te Sentiment by Mrs Maria Williams
A new book by Maria Williams of this city draws wide interest as a leading Colored author editor and defender of rights. It offers engaging content and vivid illustrations prompting strong praise and broad orders from across the country.
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Maria P. Williams
Wiliams
West
Willams
Quarterly Meeting at Paseo Chapel in Kansas City
The quarterly meeting at Paseo C M E chapel 1815 Paseo invites all on Sunday January 16 for a spiritual feast. J B Ransom of the First AME Church will preach the Sacramental sermon with J RK McCtain as pastor, urging attendees to arrive early for seating.
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Paseo
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Roscor C. Jamison
Federated
Anna HH. Jones
Eva M. Smith
Golden West
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Hondreda
la Follette
Spokane
Lillian Tolley
Grant
SUN
Bell Phone East 999
Nelson C. Crews
East Eighteenth Street
Kansas City, Mo
Negro Business League
Quarterly Meeting
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