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Newspaper
The Appeal
Location
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
2
Public notices explain per line reading matter limits brevier type with words counted per line and headers doubled. It covers subscription renewal timing, missing issues reporting by postal card, manuscript handling, author signatures, and submission rules including postage stamps and second class entry on June 6 1885 at St Paul Minnesota.
Speculation runs nationwide over who will receive the Spingarn Medal this month. The $100 gold award honors the year’s most distinguished service by a Black American in any field. The panel includes Taft, Villard, Dillard, Bishop Hurst, and Morehouse President John Hope.
A brief quotation from Ella Wheeler Wilcox urges speaking out against injustice and tyranny. It argues silence makes cowards and credits protest with advancing humanity. The refrain honors those who dare to raise their voices to correct wrongs.
On Washington's Birthday February 22 Governor McCall will present a honor at Tremont Temple Boston under the NAACP auspices. The name of the fortunate individual will not be known until the presentation is made. We wonder who will be found worthy.
A quotation from Nathan Straus in the New York Times depicts prejudice as a conjured fiend. It claims prejudice creates and destroys, feeds fear, poisons hope, and dominates those it touches, labeling it the monster of the mind and a force against truth.
The late Andrew Freedman of New York wills seven million dollars to establish the Andrew Freedman Home for aged indigents. The home will welcome all regardless of race sex or creed and will especially aid old couples at risk of living apart. He named twenty four trustees from diverse backgrounds to ensure a representative board.
Early in the month martial law was imposed across Jefferson parish near New Orleans. Governor Hall stated a reign of lawlessness exists and that parish authorities are in sympathy with the lawless element. State troops confiscated and burned gambling paraphernalia.
A dispatch proclaims martial law in Louisiana with saloon closures for establishments serving both white and Black patrons. Other saloons may operate if no disorder occurs, underscoring racial segregation in drinking venues.
In Washington at fraternal night ceremonies Secretary of the Navy Daniels says he prays for a Methodist unity with no Northern or Southern sects, but clarifies he means a single white church and that nonwhite Christians be barred from entry.
The bulk of Mrs. Frank Leslie's estate of 2,000,000 will go to Carrie Chapman Catt for woman suffrage. Relatives cannot block the executor. Oberlin College learns of a 100,000 bequest from Dr. Dudley P. Allen for hospital purposes. The Haitian treaty faces US Senate scrutiny with opposition. February marks birth anniversaries of Washington Lincoln and Douglass.
The article notes a rumor that Major Charles Young of the U S Army may receive the 1 Spingarn Medal, though the recipient's name is typically withheld until the presentation day, marking a potentially worthy honor for Young.
The Amsterdam News piece urges young people to embrace dissatisfaction as a driving force in any role or achievement. It speaks to all ages and backgrounds, challenging complacency and urging ambition across society. The exhortation emphasizes personal drive and continuous self-improvement.
The D Y W Y K lub members express gratitude to friends for help in sponsoring Ida May Johnson as candidate for Queen at Union Hall Carnival. She earned Maid of Honor second place and raised 100.50 from the public, a generous contribution cited with thanks. Florence E. Johnson, President Irma E. Reed, Secretary.
Instructions warn against placing ashes in wooden boxes or barrels and advise metal cans. Do not throw hot ashes at fences or buildings or leave rubbish until fully burned. Do not use coal oil to start a fire or polish a hot stove. Do not fill an oil stove after dark or while lit. Do not allow rubbish and oily rags to collect.
Hugh F. Fox publicist urged that nine teen states lack manpower to enforce prohibition. He noted drinkers favor inferior spirits in prohibition states and cited workload to enforce national ban, claiming it would need a force as large as the army and navy combined.
Star Theatre announces a week of burlesque starring Billy Watson with United States Beauties. The cast includes Jules Jacobs Chas Boyle Murray Bernard and Chas McGuinness with Gert rude Sommers Emma Harris Sylvie Brody as Miss Gloria and One Night Opera. New costumes scenery and effects accompany two new burlesques and a well drilled chorus.
The bowling tournament thrives with records falling nightly. Chairman J. H. Goins keeps the crowd energized as the Four A grows with five new members this week. The Barksdale family leads in membership and the Ladies Day at the Gym attracts wives sisters and mothers of members. Bobby Marshall plans a Minneapolis team visit to contest the Twin City champion. The board met early in the week and approved several items. Look for the upcoming gym event and the Feb 28 entertainment advertisement.
Fragmentary line shows a solemn pledge of faithful service and solitary courage under scrutiny, facing ignorant judgment and wary counts from the world, with guarded responses from relatives and hearts.
The Tri-State telephone system installation at The Appeal office and editor's residence enables automatic service access. L. D. Brower, the company's representative, outlines a plan to transfer users smoothly at no cost. Brower, son of Kansas farmer Jesse Brower, has relatives in Mackinac Island and Alberta, and is raising funds to buy livestock for a 326 acre farm.
The article profiles F. D. McCracken, ex-private secretary to Congressman F C Stevens, now in real estate and insurance in Minnesota. It highlights sales of fine homes, rental work under the motto Better homes at fair rentals, and his stance against renting to colored tenants at higher rates. It notes his licenses, clientele, and plans in Wisconsin and Minnesota farm lands. Also includes a separate 1915 National Equal Rights League resolution denouncing President Wilson's segregation policies and urging registration and court action for Black citizens.
A merchant sent a dunning notice to a man in Iowa who replied by return mail with a defiant note. He stated that holding the note was fine and warned the creditor to spit on their hands if they tried again. The reply carried an insolent but nonviolent tone.
Geo. W. Bell is appointed agent for L. L. May & Co. to handle cut flowers floral designs for funerals weddings and decor. He offers prompt delivery special rates on all orders and a ten percent reduction on large orders. Orders may be left or sent to 1776 W Minnehaha Street phone Midway 1657.
An advertisement paid by J. Q. Adams at 24 E. charges one dollar per inch. It states the ad is prepaid by the sponsor on behalf of the named candidate and is placed on Fourth Street in St. Paul.
Adam Holmes is a retail coal dealer with Holmes & Hallowell located at Seventh and St Peter streets. He has been in business for a quarter century serving all classes and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law Department.
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