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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
1
A dense essay argues that true social equality rests on merit honesty and universal standards rather than wealth or race It contrasts justice and equality through logic and cautions against color caste while urging Colored and white readers to cooperate for civic progress and mutual uplift.
In Kansas City a huge annual thanksgiving sermon by the United Prothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mys terious Ten filled Allen chapel and Second Baptist church as the order divided to accommodate both congregations. Rev. J. W. Hurse and Rev. T. A. Wilson preached with Miss Magnolia Lewis directing the A. B. F. and S. M. T. choir. The day featured solos by Mrs. Birdie Thurman and a grand collection reported at $102.60. Grand temple officers attended and a large crowd packed both churches in a historic event marking a split due to size.
A compact personal creed seeking gentleness, honesty, and steadfast virtue. The speaker vows to live with faith, honor, and effort, leaving a simple mark for others to find, and to act honestly even as a foe. The piece voices a guiding philosophy rather than a narrative event.
Rev William H Thomas will preach the baccalaureate sermon for the Wheatley Provident Hospital and Nurse Training Association graduates on Sunday evening June 11 at 8 PM at Allen Chapel. Music by Professor R G Jackson. Exercises follow on Thursday evening June 15 at Centennial M E Church. All welcome.
Mrs Alfonso Wilson of Omaha PF G lectured to Naomi chapter No 10 and at a public meeting in Buffalo. The reception at Mrs G H Chase’s parlor drew a full house as Buffalo’s Masonic circles praised her eloquence and knowledge of female Masonry before she traveled to New York City.
Monday evening June 12 1916 invites friends to Acnin dancing academy grand opening. Dancing at 9 o'clock with best orchestra and new dances demonstrated. Frederick Conley floor manager. Regular nights Monday Wednesday Friday admission 15 cents couple 25 cents. Chas Jackson manager. Academy available for rent for select occasions. Morning services noted and Rev W H Thomas preached both morning and evening. June 16 choir entertainment to raise funds for choir rockers. Prof Jackson music students provide program. Rev A A Gibbert preaches June 15 Junior Endeavor at 6:30 Mrs Radcliff supervisor. J A W Lloyd grand chancellor Pythias of Missouri visiting Kansas lodges.
An unusually large congregation assembled at Allen Chapel last Sunday forming a notable turnout for the service. Church leaders reported strong attendance and community engagement reflecting a festive mood and active participation throughout the event.
The K C Hornets, a fast colored team, face the Missouri Dairy nine, a top white club, in game two at Federal League park after Tigers vs Wizards at 1:30. Ladies admitted free with escorts. general admission 25 cents, box seats 70 cents. Nelson C. Crews to pitch. Troost avenue car serves gate.
An archival ad page lists Freeman N. and Chicago Defender creators and notes 1,000 white glazed napkins for 60 cents for restaurants and boarding houses. It promotes the Penslar Line, and suggests courting rituals with confections like Punsyfoot Sundaes and fresh chocolates under an electric fan, including home and Bell phone numbers.
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