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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
4
A fragment reports a second case matter in Kaoree during March 1879 involving Alison and Crews, Bdlter and Owner B Glenn. It references general manager subscription and advertising rates per cent.
A long OCR readout lists many churches by denomination and street location. It shows numerous A M E and Baptist churches with cross streets such as 24th and Flora, 10th and Kansas, 17th and St Augustine, Vine Street, Independence Avenue, and other city areas, plus mentions of St Monica's Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist locations. The entry reads like a directory of houses of worship with their Minneapolis? Kansas? style street references and neighborhood anchors.
The piece notes calm commencement exercises pleasing patrons, critics Secretary Bryan's resignation as political courage, Europe leaning to the Allies, Switzerland mobilizing for war, and calls for nurturing children’s talents. It critiques Kansas City music interest, approves a new East Twelfth Street saloon, urges Black buyers to support Black liquor sellers, praises Lincoln Park's afternoon free doors, and links weather to park attendance.
A column argues against hot housing of graduates and letting pupils skip required grades. It urges the Negro community to reject shallow ideals and pursue substantial education. It praises dedicated teachers guiding youth toward true learning and higher ideals this year.
The passage argues that growth and expansion in educational work show a strong spirit of progress. It asserts that those engaged in demanding reform are best suited to lead and that teachers of Negro children should not be behind instructors of other races in efficiency and capability.
The piece lauds Walter Dickey of Kansas City as the party’s foremost businessman and undefeated leader. It argues the Republican and Independent voters should unite to honor his leadership, hoping for a tangible demonstration of appreciation and continued party success in Missouri.
Robert R. Moton writes in Southern Workman that after three years at Hampton Institute he sees value in Negro folk songs and condemns white minstrels for degrading them. He urges Negro musicians to elevate the music, use it in anthems, oratorios, and operas, to dignify the culture in American civilization.
The Combined Normal and Industrial Department at Wilberforce University is approved by the State Supervisor for elementary and special teaching training. Eighty graduates can obtain a four year provisional certificate without examination, with a lie certificate after twenty four months of teaching. Alumni from pre 1915 programs may qualify similarly, and new facilities enhance future teachers prospects.
A quiet corner reflection warns against spreading others flaws or unverified stories. It stresses prudence in sharing sensitive tales and notes that reputations are damaged when gossip travels beyond its source. The piece urges restraint and fostered discretion among readers.
Health Hints explains neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion known as pentathenia, outlining fatigue, irritability, and reduced nervous energy. It discusses causes such as overwork worry heredity and excess, plus varied presentations from seeming health to frail appearance, and potential treatments including rest, altered activity, social support, diet, and physician supervised remedies.
The text urges moral character over wealth and fame and argues life’s business is character making. It compares life to geometry, saying a straight line is the shortest distance between two points, and advises fixing the goal and forging a direct path, ignoring detours.
The Anchor Laundry opens at 18th and Woodland under a team of experienced Black businessmen led by T. B. Watkins A F Johnson and Benj Cave. The facility boasts up-to-date machinery and aims to expand opportunities for Afro Americans in the city.
Kansas City Kansas residents are noted for improvements and travels. The Imperial Jubilee Concert Co. is set for First Baptist Church on Thursday June 17. Reports include Phil Maddux's injuries, Chef H Bishop’s return from Pueblo, and Mr Wm Smith's upcoming Galveston trip after walking there. Social events feature Sewing Circle hosts at 914 Freeman, Alice Roffel visiting relatives, and several families traveling or hosting. An exhibit on Kansas City public school work highlights a Silver Loving Cup contest for best grade school manual training. Judges favored the Negro boys’ exhibit, sparking city pride and praise for cross-racial achievement.
A fragmentary column lists claims about race, class, and morality in Kansas City. It mentions chilly weather for rape brides, complaints about Lincoln Park concessions, and a preacher at his rope's end. Also notes disruptive social behavior among Black and white residents, home foreclosures, and rumors of local women in Frisco.
Come and go to Leavenworth Kansas on Saturday June 12 1915 from Dickerson Park. Depots in Kansas City Kansas at 10 00 am 12 00 pm 3 00 pm and 7 00 pm. Exhibition drill by Wal ington Drill Corps of U B F and other amusements. Round trip 60 cents. Grand affair given by U B F and S M T of the organization.
Mrs Maggie Duncan born April 1 1856 in Pittsburg Pa died June 7 at age 59 2 months and 6 days She was oldest child of Nathaniel and Mary Ann Coles Survived by Richard T James W Ida Coles Lee two brothers and a sister Her life included marriages to Rev W Rhue of Farmville Va and later Wm Duncan of Eckington Va She lived in Washington D C Kansas City and finally West to Eliminate illness She was active in Avery College and Allen Chapel Her faith and devotion stood out as she sought comfort in Psalm 23 and hymns My Savior First of All and A Haven of Rest The family expresses deepest sympathy.
Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City lists firms and addresses including R. Wheat at 1619 East 18th Street with Bell phone 3062W, J Cowden at 1617 East Twelfth Street, cleaners dyers and tailors, and Dr Lambert Theraptics P O Box 90A Bell phone Rosedale 523 Rosedale Kas, with free delivery noted.
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