Local Notices and Advertisements Brighten City Pages
Classified items and announcements list furnished rooms at 26e0 cofi avenue and 1901 Michigan with contact bells. Drug store ad at 18th and Paseo promotes prices and welcomes friends at 809 McGee street. Community notices mention Grace Thomas and Henry Martin’s June wedding and Missouri Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church set for June 10 16 at 1805 Woodland avenue with Rev. J W Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Thomas
This City
Henry Martin
Jersey City
N. J
Woodland Avenue
Missouri
The
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
J. W. Carter
Furnished room for rent in quiet suburban home
KPNT Nicoly offers furnished light and airy rooms for quiet living. Telephone service provided. Located at 1808 E 18th Street Kansas City Sun Office. Bell Hast 909. E A Robinson handles rent sell or buy with a square deal and prompt courteous service. Bell East 754.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KPNT
Nicoly
Kansans City
18Th Street
Bell
E. A. Robinson
Big Sunday double header at Association Park brings Mohawks and Royals
Community notices include a quick lunch cafe ad offering meals at 15 20 and 25 cents and a mid season shoe sale at 1507 East Eighteenth street. A sight seeing party honors Rev Mrs Wilson rides in a car owned by Rob Robinson with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Park
20Th
Olive Streeta
Mohawks
Royal Americans
Cayway
Ft. Leavenworth
K. C. Colts
Uncle Sam
Rey
Wilson
Trayling Evangeliet
Rob Robinson
Jennie Teylor
J. M. Henderson
A. B. Robinson
Snowden
Fletcher
In Memoriam and Local Notices at 16th and Lydia
Obituary for William Christian dated June 1 notes his Masonic and church memberships. Local notices announce Miss Lillie Page offering Simpson's Hair Tonic treatments at 1730 Michigan Ave and a Kansas City agency. The Corner Stone ceremony for the New Ebenezer A M E Church at 16th and Lydia Ave is planned for June 7 with Masonic support and Mel ford’s Military Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebeneser A. M. E
16Th
Lydia Avenue
Bone Lodge No
Melford
W. C. Williams
Kansan City
Kanaas
Rosedale
Liberty
Independence
Colored Shoe Store Graduation Sale Ad at 1904 Vine and 1507 East 18th
Special to graduates. Call once at once and select echoes for graduating exercises. We offer a 10 percent reduction to every graduate from Ward of High School. Our white shoes and patent Mary Janes are popular and affordable. See us at once and save money. Wheeler & Wheeler proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward of High School
Colored
East 18Th
Card of Thanks and Obituary Notices Mention Local Figures
Card of thanks from Kansas City and Centropolis mourns Maule Cross with thanks to Ebenezer Church Missionary Society for flowers. Obituary notes Levi Russell of Xenia Ohio, 74, father of Miss M Russell, long a St. John’s A. M. E. member, 9 children, 1 sister, 5 grandchildren, praised as a prominent citizen and moral example. The Sun extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Centropolis
Maule Cross
Ebenezer Church Missionary Society
J. Elliott
J. Abernathy
Be, Webber
Levi Russel
Xenia
Ohio
M. Russel
St. John’s
America
United States Mock Congress Session Planned For June
A critical educational mock congress is scheduled to convene June 22 with participation open to all. Participants will impersonate national figures, presenting varied bills including segregation and disfranchisement efforts, while contests over leadership and roles like Speaker of the House attract attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Tillmans—Underwoods
Smiths
Varda
Second Baptist Church
Mammoth slaugh ter sale at Colored Shoe Store
Promoters tout a sensational sale on June 11 at 1507 East 18th Street offering Canvas Buckskin and slippers at 1.00 for women and free for children with men’s and women’s shoes also at 1.00 per pair and children’s shoes at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Brigade
Valaklava
Alamo
Ft. Pillow
1507
East 18Th Street
Blues Banquet Honors Allen Junior Christian Endeavor Group
A banquet in the Allen Chapel lecture room celebrated the Steds of Allen Junior Christian Endeavor after a two to three month member drive. The Reds won. The room held 200 young men and women, with tables decked in red and blue pennants, red peonies, and large white roses. Programs listed participants and speakers including Rev W H Thomas and Miss Ruth Price, with a dinner menu and various acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blues
Allen Junior Christian Endeavor
Allen Chapel
Reds
W. H. Thomas
Muale
Frazier
Woorow Wilson
Arthur Johnson
Parker House
Jane Addams
F. Peck
Kelly Miller
Wm. Nicholas
Solo
Misa Ruth Price
Women Chub Notes From State Federation Trip
Mrs. Thomas Boyd returned from Lexington Missouri where she represented the State Federation of Women Chiba at the Grand Session of Masonic Courts. Reports a pleasant stay with dancing every Wednesday night at Armory Hall Cottage and Wing streets. Roscoe White dancing master, Mrs Janie White instructor. Hall for rent with Bell phone East 308. The Matrons Council of Kansas City hosted a reception for Mrs. Wige GMA Morida and Jur. ledation on Thursday June 4 from 8 to 11 pm at 2227 Lydia Avenue. An excellent evening was spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boyd
Lexington
State Federation of Women
Chiba
Armory Hall
Cottage and
Wing Streets
Roscoe White
Mra
Janie White
Bell Phone East
Matrons Council of
Kansas City
Wige
G. M
Morida
Jur
Lydia Avenue
HOD CARRIERS' BENEFIT AND PRIZE CONTEST AT LYRIC HALL
Knox music featured at Lyric hall on Saturday June 6 1974 with admission 16 and 25 cents. Poro Club met at Mrs. Wiley 439 Parallel street May 2 with members Jacobs Thomas Gibson Smith Franklin Isaac Tutt Johnson Balls Betts Martin and Miss Baldwin. Dunbar program by XX History and Art Club praised. meet June 11 with Miss Lizzie Gleaves 1828 Flora. Directors of Children's Orphan Home invite public to visit 862 Washington boulevard Kansas City Kansas. Mrs Willa Dwiggins president and Mrs R M Dickerson rec sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Hall
Knox
Poro Club
Mrs
Dunbar
Lizzie Gleaves
Flora
Wm. Snell
Children's Orphan Home
Washington Boulevard
Kansas City
Kansas
Willa Dwiggins
R. M. Dickerson
Abeteri
Ft Fitors
Arthur Art Ballonty
Dr. Appleb
Ie Pink
Mie
Me Moire
He Jarrett
Mies
Florence Galaterry
Lewis Taylor
GO. Watton
Mite Betekin Greet
Grant Moore
Lige Hendricks
Me Willan
Thomas Sanders
Geneva Bander
Mina Mibntin Coleman
Lena Anderson
N. Fy Ward
Mies Craig
Prof. Marquees
Min Clymer
Roy Moray
Marlé Watrick
Mre
Charlee A Kills
Miss Imma Mroctor
Mink Blanone Quartis
Mite Bustle Jolingon
Mise
Maxie Repenon
Pulse
Claudia L. Quarrele
Mry
D. 1. Frater
Mra
B. Mosby
Willam F. Taylor
W. W. Ig
Luella
Reovia
Parma
Rare Pulse
Bwantmen
Ryn L. Re
Mian
Ines McCoy
Minn
J. V. Ratley
Moxtane
M. B. Dean
Carrington
Misea
Alion
H. Hopkins
R J
Mitt
Jonnie Mywilvon
Davie
M Wilile Titian Carey
Rothy
Satin Bertha Johnson
Willie William
Pilebry
Ballle Mae Nixon
Grace
FE. L. Washington
Edward Whitmore
Kantaga
Kos
Men Thurtian
May Hatkworth
Geo
Fortner
M. J. Wiley
Stra
Robi
P. Hurd
Chicago
J. Mitchell
Abernathy
Carriner Sanders
Lan Sayred
Mire
Wwilliamsan
A. L. Lankford
Minuette Taylor
G. C. Crews
WH. Mickett
Clara Bargner
Pryor
M. Akins
C. G Backwell
C. Moa Nara
Eee
Emas Gardner
Andrew Rollins
Mere
M. B. Carr
Rosmdale
Kan
Mine Bettrien Oe Scholl
Edna Kirkpatrick
Ary Dy Minn Mamate
Vaughan
Robert A. Bailey
Ne Selbe
Uae
Prof
W.T. White
Ae Um
O. J. Martin
N'Y . Robinson
Maude Maxon
Misa Kade Jelewon
Sale E
Balley
Hallero
F, Bulen
Clara Carter
Susie Nuby
Misa Ethel Lay
Mino Mable Brown
Misa
Eas Johnson
On Weaver
FF. Shane
Comperota
Weaver
John PB
Gardner
A Maxwell
Mise Kingsbury
Pearl
B. V. Mcmillians Mire
Wees Snell
Aine Maude Taylor
A. Barnhill
H. Willame
Haze Long
C Neher
Aire
Bert Hill
Bruce
Min Swentian
Mpron
Mine Lockate
Hunter
Andrew GG
Willne
Carmensey
Frances Brown
Min
Ek Strickland
Mius
Ewing
Charles Holmen
Hertia Taylor
Mies Woodnebi
C. Webb
John Roy Barker
Beatrien Davis
Marion Smith
Hifle Penineton
Miee
Mary Smith
Mite Cathering Weiser
Anna Colle
Mia
HB. Williams
Misw
Irma Anthony
Mies Raith Will
Reception Honors Carrie L Figes of Jackson ville
Carrie L Figes of Jacksonville Missouri, grand matron of the order, received a courteous reception last Thursday at the Coles residence hosted by city court ladies. Prominent attendees shared a pleasant evening. Progress Study Club planned Home Day observances for Sunday June 7 with church messages on Home and a program at Allen Chapel. Club elections and closing program scheduled for Studio June 9. Graeco Art Club met at 1224 Woodland avenue with a program including piano, papers, solos, readings, and remarks, followed by a luncheon and a satisfied afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Study Club
Allen Chapel
The
Graeco Art Club
Misa Davis
Woodland Avenue
Walter Milnes
Miss Davila
Watts
E. P. Fagan
Harry von Tilser
Hagar
Smith
Glags
Wm. H. Thoms
Ethbert Nevin
Steward
Mrs. Adams
Alfred Anderson
Jordan
Home Day Anniversary Emblem Red Carnation Reminder
The Kansan City Sun reports on the second anniversary of Home Day. The federation of clubs asks churches to support the event by preaching on Homes and church choirs to sing nostalgic songs. The emblem for all who knew a home is the red carnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Jymne
Federation OF Clubs
Local Guests From Colorado and Missouri Visit J E Frazier
Mrs J E Frazier of 1030 Woodland avenue hosted an aunt and cousin this week. Also visiting were Mrs Vernon and daughter from La Junta Colorado and cousin Ming Buelah Vernon from Harrisonville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. E. Frazier
Woodland Avenue
Mra, Vernon
la Junta
Colo
Ming Buelah Vernon
Harrisonville
Choir honors Mrs. Baller with cut glass water set
The Choir of Ebenezer Church thanked Mrs. Lloyd B. Baller on Friday night May 29 for her year and a half directing work and presented her with an elegant cut glass water set. The gesture deeply moved her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Church
Lloyd B. Baller
Directrees
Not Always Fatal The Magullinity of Youth
A fragment from the Toledo Blade remarks that many young men who expect peril or heartbreak recover, becoming robust figures of masculinity rather than ruined by early romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Comic Valentine Receipt Acknowledged by Flo
Comic One notes someone sent Flo a portrait and made quite a hit. Flo acknowledged receipt of a comic valentine in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Theaters Week Offers A Mix Of Shows
Local venues present a varied slate this week with comedy dramas and romance. Audience tastes range from light entertainment to thought provoking pieces, including acts suitable for couples and larger audiences.
Extreme of Wisdom and Pleasure in Life
A Rudyard-like reflection on wisdom, denying none of life’s pleasures, urging balanced pursuit of experience. The aphorism suggests that wisdom lies not in self-denial but in embracing life’s manifold joys with restraint and discernment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruskin
Tango Sundae Craze Draws Society Guests at Smiths
A long list of distinguished visitors from prominent families and local elites fills Smiths Door Store in a society event praising the Tango Sundae as the most delicious. The scene centers on a crowd after a show or church, with patrons urged to gather at Eighteenth and Tracy for the Tangos and post-dance chats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's
Tracy
Deepest Freshwater Lake Records May Be Topped
The article notes Lake Baikal in Asia reaching depths over 5,100 feet, the deepest freshwater. It reports Captain Jacoba of Germany sounding Tanganyika in Africa at 4,190 feet and a Belgian officer claiming a bottom depth at least 1,600 feet below sea level, suggesting Tanganyika may approach Baikal’s depth.
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Lake Baikal
Asia
Lake Tanganyka
Africa
Jacoba
Tanganyika
Very Old Custom of Saying God Bless You
The custom of saying God bless you after a sneeze traces to ancient times. Homer and Jewish rabbis mention it, and Polydorus Vergil notes it began during a plague around 658, when sneezers died though seeming healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
Polyd Vergil
Transferring Box Kites Across the Country
United States experts in meteorology have long struggled to move large box kites between stations due to their size. A new type allows collapse by cutting a few strings loosening four bolts to fold into a compact flat form like a collapsible carton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Best of Political Parties Cling to Principles, Not Consequences
A quotation attributes praise to De Tocqueville, contrasting parties that cling to principles with those guided by expediency. It lauds parties defined by noble character, generous passions, and genuine convictions, noting their bold open conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Tooqueville
Keep Busy and Earnestness in Life
A compact reflection urging constant activity as defense against idleness. The author argues life is no stage for trifling and that earnest effort prevents wreck and ruin, quoting John Stuart Blackie on the value of diligent living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Stuart Blackie
Improving. Husband Returns Umbrella Amidst Banter
A humorous exchange has a husband declaring progress and presenting his umbrella, while the wife points out it remains on the stand and mentions Chant leaving with his walking stick, highlighting domestic wit.
Worry vs Drink Theme in Bosher Novel The House of Happiness
Passage from Kate Langley Bosher's The House of Happiness contrasts optimism with practical life. A character argues worry harms more than drink, calling drink the king bee killer and noting daily duties fall to the Lord or people like Solo mon Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Langley Bosher
Deyo
Wahita
Solomon Hatch
Varnish Soles of Shoes Patent Copal Spread
Analysis from La Nature in Paris finds a patent liquide for shoes that dries to a strong copal varnish. The chemists note it is cheaper than patented substances and advise using it after wearing new shoes to roughen and absorb the surface. They caution about uncertain durability but invite reader reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Nature
Paria
Sad Regrets in Marital Discord
A bickering exchange reveals regret and hypocrisy after vows. He laments hidden swearing, while she accuses. The dialogue hints at fracture in their marriage and a clash over truth and deceit.
Good Street Car Rule in The How to Do It Series
The London Globe’s medical columnist offers practical advice on street car safety in the How to Do It series. The piece emphasizes caution around doors and stepping aboard to prevent accidents and improve rider conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Avold Dhtoane Geruis
Searching Eyes in Maud’s Long Husband Hunt
In a playful exchange Marie notes Maud has spent twenty years seeking a spouse. The dialogue hints at Maud’s relentless, long running quest for a partner, framed with humorous banter about her searching gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Mise Oldun
Marie
Lively Lodges and Local Gossip Spark Evening Anew
A noisy column rounds up lodge elects odd tales of mischief and miscommunication. It notes a Y M C A cornerstone ceremony with a local band, hints at social tensions, and ends with a parable about race and conduct prompting debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples’ Band
Y. M. CA
Odd Fellows Trolley Party to Leavenworth
Shows a community event advertising a Thursday June 25 round trip trolley party to Leavenworth from Shoe Store near Peoples Drug, with music and entertainments at Coliseum Rink. Round trip fare 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Odd Fellows
Coliseum
Harris Printing Empire Delivers Quality Service in Kansas City
The Arthur W. Harris Printing Establishment showcases top craftsmanship in cabinet stationary work. They emphasize fairness of prices and prompt delivery, serving most of the city’s classy writings and receptions last year. A near certainty this function will be handled by Harris again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Arthur W. Harris
Close ix
Harris
Words of Appreciation for Madam Dabney Hair Preparations
Letters from Anna Bruner and Dora Hawkins praise Madam Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations for improving their children's and family hair. Notices offer six week treatment options, pricing, and mail order details from Kansas City company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson, Mo
Madam Dabney
Anna Bruner
Madam P. M. Dabney
24Th St
Kansas City
Bell
East
Unclear Classified Item Involving Telegraph Phones
Fragmentary notice lists contact numbers and locations including Grand 2128 and Mell Haunt 1750 Kansas City Missouri with references to daytime and nighttime phone lines. The readable portion provides no clear event or action.
Real estate offerings lure buyers in Kansas City ad
Prolific agent Eugene Edward Vaughan promotes two new five room houses in Kansas City along with fifty Riverside Park lots opposite Western University. He highlights a new rock road, flexible terms, and multiple dwellings priced from 2250 to 9000 dollars. Contact West 1767 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Kansas City
Kangsuig
Riverside Park
Western University
Rock Road
Eugene Edward Vaughan
Twenty-sixth and
Parkway
Kansas
Bell Phone
West 1767
Young ladies wanted for hair preparation work
Advertisements call for energetic intelligent young ladies of neat appearance to handle Mme P M Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations. Salaries paid to qualified applicants. No previous experience needed. Apply in person Saturday Monday or Tuesday morning between 9 and 11 o'clock at 1806 East 24th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. P. M. Dabney
1806
East 24Th Street
Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms For Rent
Several rooms for rent listed with modern facilities or furnishings. Properties include Garfield Avenue units, 1606 Garfield, 1215 Indeo Avenue, 2440 Montgall Avenue, and 1705 EB 12th Street cafe. Contact numbers and Bell phones provided for each listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Phone
Garfield Avenue
Indeo Avenue
W. 6Th Street
Montgall Avenue
J. M. Day
N. W. Cor
Paseo
Bell
12Th Street
Homes for sale in Euclid and nearby streets
We represent buyers for six seven and eight room modern houses on Michigan Ave Euclid Ave and Gar Held between 10th and Lith. Shown by appointment. Also new cottages three and four rooms near Wendell Phillips School priced 1100 to 1600. Afro American Invest Co. 911 McGee Bell 751 Main Home 7555 Main ea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Euclid Aw
Gar
10Th
Lith
Wendell Phillips School
Afro-American Invest CO
McGee Gt
Bell
For Rent Listings From A Fragmented Ad Page
An OCR fragment lists multiple rental offers including 4 room and 6 room units at addresses such as 108 Vine 1108 Vine and 209 Highland Ave, with variations in floor, modern framing, and terms. Some entries mention price points like 54,200 and notes about liberal terms, with other lines incompletely legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine
Rome
Highland Ave
Bae Ai BE
Campbell
Flor Ave
Framny
Mhrona Lyd
Fiora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grooper & Campbell Drug Store
Mary Middleton
McGee Street
F. J. Boyce
R. M. Goughnrey
Byhilla
Miss
Frank A. Harris
Peoples’ Drug Store
G. A. Page
H. G. Jones
Mgr
E. Norris
Misa Cora Powell
Kane
Claremont
Washington, D. C
Sallie C. Rogers
Forest Avenue
Iate Henry Bridgewater
St. Louis
Carrie Law M. Frggs
Heroines of
Jericho
Florida
Jacksonvile
Fla
W. H. Hulsbel
Highland Avenue
W. G. Moseley
Colorado Springs
Sarah Perking
East Eighteenth Street
Mgr. G. A. Page
Mable Vaughan
Claremore
Okla
Quindaro
Miss Bradley
Oklahoma City
William Christian
Masonic U. D. Lodge
Centennial M.B. Church
Georgia Christian
Robo Daniel
Julia Thomas
Elite Cafe
Howe Cooking
Wheeler & Wheeler
Vine St
Boryam
Ie Davoo
Cay
Aia
Pulbrigne Re Pat
G.T. Carmeee
Adedanahan
Jorn
Thomas
Mere Hen Thoman
Vv Geans
Neale Colbert
Mart
Sneny
Hutten Lewis
Mri “Fox, Jr
Matervon
Milan
Mian Yerkin
Aitha Rollin
Tote
Ailes Hagel Swaith
Migs Bove
Fenkina
Ius
Margaret Doviy
Mie Louleinm Davin
Mr . Green
Overtah Willie
Nine Clara Jones
A. J. Tobortwon
Min Minnie White
Holilnmaworth
Ming Hertha Goenberry
Ss. W. Brown
Misa May Bhicks
CC. Lewis
Ethel Crowder
Arthur Rown
Win
Johnson
P. Fagan
Anna White
Prof. Reynolds
Clar
Monarch of Minneapolis
Ethel Berryman
Jillian Berryman
William VW. Thormpktiin
William HL Thompkine
Knewt Soaakoe
Hertha Alexander
Asa Damon
Lesiie Brown
Stella Daley
Mary King
Mix
Dotn
A. Norris
Myre
Mary Bienderant
Ma Lewid
Jexdle
Josyle Meytre
Mise Galenn Plumeimmer
Mies Roma Hurt
Exictia Tucman
C. Willams
Lt. George
H. Bennett
Clara Holland
Alfred Throdgere
Mira
T. A. Stewart
Jno
W. W. Wields
Nior
Mrs. Hines
Sea Hunt
Mr. and
J. Hy
Devils
Mina Emmi D. Eeeee
H. Gaston
Miss Sable
Misa Tillie Hobinsors
Ot Marshall
W. Ll. Hayden
A. Co Clark
Mike Carrie @ Hobineon
Marid
J. R al Taar
Sh Moino
Race Aatin
Ene
Jos
Foal
Aline Chettie
Arthur Patterson
Mies Judich "Bias
Min Ene Reay
Frog
D. Bowser
Mra. A. Cc
Ousted
Chivasu
Elizabeth Grande
Mra. U
Nmelty
Tine Huth Irndiev
Atm. DP
N. Crorth- Walte
Profegant Work
Mies Wictoria Nowsome
Mia Joelin Nowaom
T.B. Stewart
Professor White
Betty
Sam's Lattle
Smallpox Hospital
Will Eniiling
Wisconsin
A. P
J. E
Kaneas City
Howard and
Vine Streets
Dora Hawkins
Woodland Ave
Bob Robinson
Kansas City, Mo
E. Eugene Vaughan
K. C. Business Leagwe
East 4721
Fisher
J. Dallas Bowser
Afro-American Investment & Employment Co
McGee Atreet
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