The Houston Informer (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 43, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 15, 1924 Page: 4 of 8
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THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1924
SOUTH’S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER
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X-TRA!
Demonstration of Pomona Dressing, Saturday,
March 15. Come! You are welcome.
Country pickled Corn Beef—Limited supply,
get yours now.
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SOME NEW ARRIVALS
8 oz. Van Dyke’s bottled cherries, special 20c
10(/2 oz. PETIT POI8 Peas, extra fancy ...16c
Pimento Cheese, for lunches, per lb......60c
Sandwich Cheese, for lunches, per lb......60c
Loose Sweet pickles, mixed or plain, per lb. 30c
FOR LENT, NEW STOCKS OF
Mackerel, Shrimp (wet, dry or loose), Fish
Flakes, Cod Fish, Sardines, Herring and Fish
Salad (a new delicacy).
ANOTHER PHONE—P. 8020.
‘The House of a Thousand Favors'
R.T. AN DREWS
408 MILAM GROCER P. 7061
PHONE
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PHONE
PRESTON
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PRESTON
1642
909 Congress Avenue
HOUSTON
1642
In connection with our Toys, we have opened a
Shoe Department—Also a full line of Hosiery, Gents’
and Boys’ Furnishings and Shoes for the entire family.
We feature silk Fibre Hose for
women at
59c and 98c
Heal Value
Also Pure Thread Silk Shiffon
and Glove Silk—
$1.45, $1.89 and $2.39
Our shoes consist of standard
makes and we assure you real val-
ues and good service.
You are welcome to visit
our store, whether you buy or
not. We will gladly show you
through.
THE AMUSEMENT CENTER OF HOUSTON
New Ideal Theatre
504 MILAM ST.
MOST OF THE BEST FOR LESS
FRIDAY (TODAY)—BUSTER KEATON in-
Uj
OUR HOSPITALITY’
Sparkling humor, and tense drama, combined in a spectacular
seven-reel comedy-drama of an old Kentucky feud. Also WM. DES-
MOND and EILEEN SEDGWICK in ’BEASTS OF PARADISE,” No. 8
and a first run Century Comedy.
SATURDAY (TOMORROW)
1C
-FRED CHURCH in—
THE MAN FROM NEW YORK’
A thrilling drama of East and West that will startle you with
fast and sensational action. When East meets West, what happens?
Don't miss this one, by all means. Also PETE MORRISON and MAR-
GARET MORRISON in “THE GHOST CITY" No. 7 and a good
comedy.
SUNDAY, MONDAY—The sensation of the season;
year; the treat of a life-time.
the hit of the
‘RUPERT OF HENTZAU’
Lincoln
THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS
STANDING ADMISSION
Just 10c, 15c and 20c.
SUN., MON
With a stellar cast, including ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN, LEW
CODY, CLAIRE WINDSOR, HOBART BOSWORTH, ELMO LIN-
COLN, BERT LYTELL, BRYANT WASHBURN, IRVING CUMMINGS
and others of note. Once in a blue moon a picture looms up on the
cinema horizon that is as big as this one. It has a story bubbling over
with love, romance and adventure. The greatest cast of celebrities
ever assembled in a single production and every one is ideally suited
to the part he portrays. A story that is different in that the villain
plays the title role and a plot that will hold your interest throughout
as it has no lagging moments. Also RUTH ROLAND in “RUTH OF
THE RANGE," No. 3 and a good comedy.
TUESDAY—
‘MAN AND WOMAN’
With an all-star cast. The girl's theory was that clothes made
the man. and she tested the theory by dressing a derelict who had
once been an excellent engineer. Come and see what the results
were. An original story, rich in dramatic conflict, in atmosphere, in
character delineation, made into a picture not only entertaining but
magnetic. Also one of the famous Indian frontier Westerns and a
good comedy.
WEDNESDAY—
A special variety program, consisting of a good feature, thrilling
Western and a funny comedy. Watch our screen for titles.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY—JACKIE COOGAN in—
“1
LONG UVE THE KING’
Pathos, comedy and tense drama cleverly woven into a wonder-
fully entertaining motion picture, presenting the boy that is loved by
millions, in the biggest role of his career. Also WM. DESMOND and
EILEEN SEDGWICK, in “BEASTS OF PARADISE," No. 9 and a
roaring comedy.
COMFORTABLE, CLEAN, COZY AND-
AND ADMI88ION ALWAY8 10c, 15c, and 20c.
PHONE PRESTON •979 ELMO MARTIN, Mar.
., TUES.—
WHERE THE NORTH
BEGINS”
With
RIN-TIN-TIN
The Famous Police Dog
A gripping story of greed and
passion—
How a wolf-dog settled the
destinies of two men and a
woman. A photodrama of ele-
mental passion, acted by rugged
brute men. How men behave
outside the pale of law and order.
Also
“HOLY SMOKE”
And a
FOX NEWS
WED., THURS.—
Mid-week special.
He’d not be any girl’s “honey”.
No girl was going to string him!
No, sir!” Then a beautiful, lit-
tle “zipper” came buzzing along
and—!
See the famous—
City Happenings
208-210-212 Travis Street
J. J. Hardeway attended the funeral
of his brother-in-law at Livingston on
Tuesday of this week.
WHY PAY
G. YV. Walker, Sealy, was in the
city last week visiting his wife at
3820 RoBeland Ave.
MORE
Mrs, Gladys Howard, 1709 Calhoun
Ave., spent last week visiting friends
at Lake Charles, La.
Firemen, Brakemen, Baggagemen,
Sleeping Car, Train Porters (Colored),
$140-|200. Experience unnecessary.
212 Railway Bureau, East St. Louis, III.
Mrs. Cynthia Alford and daughter,
Miss Bertie Bell of Marshall, are visit-
ing Doss Jackson, 400 Richmond St.
Prof. A. W. Jackson, educator and
author of Rosenberg, was a plesant
caller since last issue.
Mrs. Jesse W. Johnson, Chicago, who
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Julia A.
Green, 2909 Nance, gave birth to a 10-
pound boy last Monday.
Velmot makes you hair beau-
tiful.. Get a box today at 10c
stoes and drug stores.
Don’t fail to see “THE SPLASH” at
City Auditorium Thursday night, March
27, presented by the Pierian Dramatic
Club, better known as "The Human
Serpents.”
See Spivey Printing Co. for good
printing. Phones Preston 1996, 9352;
3320 McKinney. Reasonable rates.
Work called for and delivered prompt-
ly.
When you can buy here
quality groceries (or less.
SPECIALS FOR SATUR-
DAY AND MONDAY
5-lb. Calumet Baking AQ
Powder .................. «/OC
Big Nut-Ola OQ
Butter .................... LOC
10 lbs. -I n
Spuds ...................... I*JC
Fancy Rice, /•
per pound .............. DC
Armour’s Pork or
and Beans, 3 for. .. LoC
Full Cream Cheese, 0«T
per pound .............. Li C
Convient Preserves, or
2 for........................ LDC
Full 16-oz. r
Bread ........................ DC
LEWIS-BLUMRICH CO., 905-907 CONGRE88 AVE.
TWO SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN
SMART NEW SPRING MILLINERY
$4, $4.50, $5
Trimmed Hats
$2.98
Trimmed Hats In
Pokes. Turbans, Mush-
rooms, etc. Flower,
fruit and feather trim-
med, etc. Styles for
women and misses.
Hundreds at this price
for selection. You can't
beat them at our spe-
cial price of-
$2.98
$6.00 to $7.50
Value Trimmed
Hats
$4.98
Trimmed Hats of Silk
and Straw; also many
beautiful combinations
— large and small
shapes for women of
every age. Every new
color and style. You’ll
find your v$ry Hat
and its only—
$4.98
One Price
to Everybody
We have no special
customers to whom
we make special
prices. We don’t
play favorites. You
pay the same prices
and receive the
same co urteous
treatment as every
other woman that
comes in our store.
Why not give us a
trial?
Ernest Brent, brother of Miss Trula
Brent, was buried Tuesday afternoon
from Bethel Baptist Church, of which
he was a member.
SOLO-SERVE
THOMAS MEIGHAN
“WOMAN PROOF”
A Paramount picture.
A corking story written espe-
cially for Meighan by America’s
foremost humorist. Some pic-
ture.
Also
“STEEPLECHASER” and
“BATTLE”
Prof. Jesse Washington, Marlin edu-
cator, business man and fraternalist,
was in the city On business since last
issue.
Mrs. V. B. Miller, professor of latin
at the Colored High school, has been
confined to her home, Robin street,
with illness for the past week.
Don’t fail to see “THE SPLASH” at
City Auditorium Thursday night, March
27, presented by the Pierian Dramatic
Club, better known as “The Human
Serpents.”
FRIDAY and SATURDAY—
ZANE GREY’S
“THE CALL OF THE
CANYON”
“PRODIGAL
DAUGHTERS”
And
“TO THE LAST MAN’
Rolled into one. A contrast
to the fast living young genera-
tion and the mighty realties of
nature. A human story, hu-
manely and superbly told.
Featuring RICHARD DIX,
LOIS WILSON and a truly re-
markable cast. Also—
“ROUGH SAILING”
NOTE:—A special attraction
every day this week, as usual.
STARTING SUN
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MARCH 23-
LET NOT MAN PUT
ASUNDER”
Dr. W. D. Lewis, district superin-
tendent Beaumont district, will preach
at St. James' M. E. Church, corner of
Wilson and Andrews, Wednesday
night, March 19.
FOR RENT—Two-story dwelling
house, Canal Street, 2nd Ward. Apply
H. Kemper, 2402 Dowling Street, phone
Hadley 301.
WANTED—Colored men to qualify
for sleeping car and train porters. Ex-
perience unnecessary. Transportation
furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt.,
St. Louis, Mo.
On March 17, the Y. W. A. of St.
John Baptist Church (Broadway St.)
will stage a big leap year supper for
the benifit of the $2,000.00 drive. Mrs.
A. M. Wyatt is manager.
Don’t fail to see "THE SPLASH” at
City Auditorium Thursday night, March
27, presented by the Pierian Dramatic
Club, better known as “The Human
Serpents.”
Messrs. J. B. Taylor, M. H. Mont-
gomery, R. C. T. White, Haywood-
Smith and J. M. Richardson motored to
Galveston last Saturday and held a
conference with the Island City car-
riers in interest of the National Alli-
ance of Postoffice Employes.
FOR SALE—-Two new houses on
35th and Cortlandt, Independence
Heights, $1250, a small payment down,
balance $5 per week. Come out and
see them, or call Taylor 2749 or Tay-
lor 1871.
TEXANS-NEW YORKERS HERE
Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson,
former Texans who have been residing
in New York City for the past few
years, are in the city for an indefinite
stay. Mrs. Robinson likewise was
carried on the front page of the Chi-
cago Defender of Saturday, March 8,
1924. They are the house-guests of Dr.
and Mrs. Waldo J. Howard, 1402 Live
Oak Street.
“WHERE THRIFT MEETS QUALITY"
LEWIS-BLUMRICH CO.4
905-007 CONGRESS AVE
RECOGNITION SERVICES
AT HOUSTON COLLEGE
HONORING PRES. KNOX
FOR SALE—Farm land on Humble
road, few minutes’ drive from Main
street. Good house and barn; rare
bargain. See JOE LEWIS at 714
Prairie avenue, or call Preston 2813.
HOME IN THIRD WARD FOR SALE.
Lot 50x150 feet and four-room house,
at No. 2412 Hadley avenue, only 100
feet from Dowling car line. Apply to
J. J. Hardeway, 409*4 Milam; phone
P. 2662. tf
COMING—
POLA NEGRI
“THE SPANISH
DANCER”
Phone Preston 1995
O. P. DeWALT, Prop.-Mgr.
GOODYEAR RAINCOAT FREE.
We will send a handsome Rain-
proofed, All-Weather Coat to one per-
son in each locality who will show
and recommend it to friends. Write
today to the Goodyear Mfg. Co., 5632-R,
Goodyear Bldg., Kansas City. Mo.
FREE CALIFORNIA TRIP.
The National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People is stag-
ing a spectacular contest. A trip to
California is offered as the first prize.
Others will receive cash prizes. If
interested ring Hadley 1962 for further
information.
CATTLEMEN’S
RODEO
March 12th to 20th
150 Cowboys and Cowgirls, 300
Wild Horses and Steers, $12,000.00
in cash prizes.
8pecia! arena, seating 10,000, end
of South Main 8treet.
Two performances daily, 2:30 and
8:00 P. M.
General Admission, Adults.. .$1.10
General Admission, Children. .50
Reserved Section, Adults..... 1.65
Reserved Section, Children... .75
Special Downtown Ticket Booth
Lobby Rice Hotel
Personal Direction
TOM L BURNETT
VEGETABLES
FRUIT
EGGS-POULTRY
The campus at Houston College was
a. replica of a traffic jam in a busy
street of some of the larger cities of
our country last Friday night, when
citizens of Houston turned out en
masse to participate in a recognition
meeting for Dr. J. E. Knox, the recent-
ly elected president of that institution.
A very interesting and entertaining
program was presented, including wel-
come addresses from the professional lllc ,Iollula wele «
men, churches, business men and the ments in the dining hall.
medical association, by Dr. B. J. Cov-
ington, Rev. E .0. Woolfolk, Dr. H. E.
Lee, R. T. Andrews and Rev. E. L.
Harrison.
The musical end of the entertain-
ment was furnished by the choir and
orchestra of Antioch Baptist Church.
Mesdames Florence Jones and C. A.
George rendered a voice duet which
thrilled the audience.
Prof. E. D. Pierson acted as master
of ceremonies, Rev. J. H. Watkins read
the scripture, and W. L. Davis offered
prayer.
President J. E. Knox, who was pre-
sented by Rev. John Jones, delivered
a short but inspiring address, after
which the visitors were served refresh-
ft.
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We have a complete line of
Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs, Poul-
try and other food needs. Give
us a trial order.
TRADE
AT A
CASH
STORE
SUIT BOX
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Special Selling
MEN AND YOUNG MEN’S
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Values to $34.50
(Pay Down on One of These and Get it Later)
Every suit a fine quality and an excellent buy for this low
price.
You can depend on the SUIT BOX having the best values
for the lowest prices.
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FREE DELIVERY
Colored Poultry House
C. W. KENT, Manager
716 V2 West Dallas Ave.
Phone Preston 8669
AS CHEAP AS THE REST, BETTER THAN THE BE!
The Old Reliable
MAGNOLIA FISH AND OYSTER COMPANY
FISH AND OYSTERS IN SEASON
FREE DELIVERY—WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Stall 21, City Market Phone Preston 3267
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1016 Preston Avenue
“The House of Guaranteed Merchandise”
C. L. & Theo. Bering, Jr., Inc.
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Richardson, Clifton F. The Houston Informer (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 43, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 15, 1924, newspaper, March 15, 1924; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth523816/m1/4/: accessed June 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .