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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
4
Paper loss or theft risk to subscribers noted by Bell Phone East 9. The notice promises duplicate copies of missing issues on request. Advertising rate details and terms are provided, with names and addresses partially garbled.
A long directory lists numerous churches across locations in Kansas City and area, naming denominations and streets, followed by editorial paragraphs praising metropolitan harmony and critiquing political clerical cuts. The piece laments clerical layoffs, notes racial implications, comments on Allen Chapel’s popularity, and commends Evans School leadership under Prof. Chinn. It closes with reflections on neighborhood unity and NAACP outreach.
The text argues that W. E. B. Du Bois should not lead the association unless he earns the confidence of the masses. It stresses that true progress requires leaders who are open with their peers and free from vanity or rigid reserve. It warns against political Prestige hindering reform.
The Kansas City Star profile on Walt Mason praises his prose humor and criticizes his poetry as inapt. Griffin argues Mason excels in prose sketches and realismo, warning against publishing more verse while praising his mordant wit and humane insight.
R G Jackson and Miss Heulah Douglass will run a summer school of music at Allen Chapel in Kansas City MO. Early enrollment is advised to select periods and avoid heat. Piano organ and voice available with pipe organ at practice via church. limited harmony class slots. Contact Saturday evenings at Allen Chapel. Bell phones West 1032 and West 1102 W.
The writer urges forming a committee to present grievances about Railroad Days. The plan calls for a definite, point by point protest to railway officials, starting with present conditions and then outlining desirable conditions. It urges local action if conditions exist, to bring them to proper officials' attention.
A 1914 Booker T. Washington letter urges equal food access and seating for colored passengers on trains. It details present failures at railroad restaurants and depots, calling for clean waiting rooms, ventilated spaces, accessible toilets, seating, and separate facilities, plus recognition of ticketing fairness and a formal investigation authority.
Capable pianist provides music for parties and teas and gives piano forte lessons to beginners. Instruction offered by Miss Carmen Celly at 25 Marron Street.
Dr G W Stevens, the well known spirituailer, can be consulted at his residence 1004 Paseo any day from 5 am to pm.
Arthur W. Harris of Harris Printing urges schools and organizations to place orders for commencement programs and invitations at once. He notes local paper houses no longer carry such stationery and offers to send samples or have customers visit to review the assortment. Bell phone East 4746, 1515 E 14th Street.
A compact notice implying overdue payment demand with firm phrasing and a prompt for settlement. It presents a terse ask for compensation without extra context or details.
A concise urging to ignore gossip about aspiring individuals. It argues that critics target those striving for achievement while those with little to offer are ignored. The message echoes ancient wisdom of seeking personal light and progress over naysayers.
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