"The contents of this little volume were compiled by Beulah Esther Mitchell, Statistician of the Institute for the Research and Compilation of Negro History, and Katherine Williams Irvin, Editor of the Half-Century Magazine"--P. [2] of cover.

"The Overton-Hygienic Manufacturing Company was established by Anthony Overton in Kansas City, MO., in 1898 ... All of our products are manufactured in our own factory. Our firm is composed exclusively of Negroes, not a white person being employed in any capacity and not a dollar of white capital being used either directly or indirectly"--P. [1].

Mostly advertisements of products manufactured by the Overton-Hygienic Mfg. Co., with sections interspersed on subjects such as colored fraternal orders, birthday readings, superstitions, etc.

Cover title.

"Book 37--August, 1921--1,250,000"--P. [2] of cover.

Includes advertisements.

African Americans > Health and hygiene.

Cosmetics > United States.

Overton-Hygienic Mfg. Co.

United States Illinois Chicago.