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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XXI NO. 5 CITY NEWS. Mrs. Tarry went to St. Joseph Mo., where she will visit her relatives and friends. Mrs. C. A. Lewis left Thursday a. for St. Paul, Minn., to be gone indefinitely. Miss Hazel Clark of Ottumwa, Iowa, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. A. J. Booker. Mrs. John L. Thompson and Mrs. Herbert Jacobs left Wednesday morning for Buxton, where they expect to spend a few days. Mrs. Bernice Eaton of Mason City was here visiting her cousin, Miss Ardella Carr, a few days last week. Miss Virginia Steele of Wilberforce, Ohio, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. V. L. Jones. Miss Halley Holt, a teacher in the schools of Mexico, Mo., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Blaine Thompson. There will be a big chicken dinner at Union Congregational church Wednesday evening, July 22. The church is noted for its chicken dinners and it is hoped a large number will be present. Mr. M. Askew of Sioux City was an over Sunday visitor, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bell. Mr. Askew was en route to Buxton, Iowa, to attend the grand lodge, which convened this week. A union picnic of all the Sunday Schools will be held at Union park next Thursday July 23. The Negro Business League will meet at the same time. The Wednesday Night Bridge club met with Miss Ida Davis, 1410 Crocker street. The regular game of bridge was played and club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Wm. Gray. The Des Moines Tennis club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. H. R. Graves. They decided to play a game Saturday, July 18 at Lake Park. They will go to Indiana the first of next month. Mrs. Edna Alexander, Buford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Price Alexander of Highland Park, arrived in our city Tuesday evening for a visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. James K. Page of Bowling Green, Mo., is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Brown, fro a few weeks and her little granddaughter, Flo Williams, 1804 Bluff street. The Mary church Terrell club met with Mrs. Pearl Thompson in Greenwood park. Lesson. The Merchant of Venice, was led by Mrs. Thompson. Some very interesting facts on the lesson were told by Miss Adah Hyde and Miss Halley of Mexico, Mo., who was a guest at the club. Mrs. Jones was also a guest at the club. Will meet next week with Mrs. Archie Alexander and study "The Life and Work of Thomas Nash," also Thomas Cantun and Sir Henry Wopton. Mrs. Jesse Davis leader. Wanted—Several honest, industrious people to distribute Negro literature. Salary. $60.00 per month. Prof. Nichols, Box 100, Naperville, Ill. The National Association of Teachers and Colored Schools, which holds its annual session in Savannah July 30th to August 2nd, has planned the largest and most representative meeting during its history. Especially reduced round trip rates have been granted by all of the railroads east of Mississippi river. Prominent speakers and educators will appear on the program from every section of the country. (Special from Washington, Pa.) Rev. B, C. Woolfock of Washington, D. C., was ordained by the Nazarete Baptist church to the gospel ministry. He was educated at the Virginia seminary, Union university, and graduated from Howard university School of Theology, class of 1913. He has been called to the pastorate of the First Baptist church of Milford, Conn. He is a bright, intelligent young man with a great future before him and we wish for him OBITUARY. Mr. Geo. H. Jones was born in Huntsville, Mo., October 10, 1865, and died July 10, 1914, at the age of 58 years. He has resided for some time in Oskaloosa, Iowa. From there he moved to Des Monies, where he died. Mr. Jones was a barber in Oskaloosa and was highly respected by both classes of people, and when he came to Des Monies the people here respected him. He was a patient sufferer and a good Christian man, being a member of the Abbury M. E. chum. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, a sister, nephew and two nieces. The funeral was preached at the A. M. E. church by Rev. S. Bases, assisted by Rev Lee. Being a Mason, the Masonic ordained out in a body to do honor to their deceased brother. He was taken to Oskaloosa for burial in Forest Hill cemetery. SUNDA YSERVICES AT ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, 777 West Eleventh Street. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preamaching at 11 a. m. Theme, "The Duty of the Church," Luke 14: 23. Duty of the Church," Luke 14:23. "The afternoon service will be held at Union Congregational church at 2:30 p. m. Preaching at 7:45 p. m. Theme, "Will a Man Rob God?" Mala, 3:8. The rally that was to have been held at the Congregational church last Sunday will be held there Sunday, July 19th, for the M. E. church. We expect you to b epresent and pay your subscription. The pastors and many prominent people of the city will be present and deliver addresses. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our husband and father and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Jennie Jones. THE NEGRO NATIONAL CIVIC MOVEMENT. The annual convention of the National Civic Movement convenes in Kansas City, Mo., August 3-7, 1914, which will be held at the auditorium in Garrison Square. Prospects are bright for a large attendance. OFFICIAL CALL Nashville, Tenn., July 1, 1914. To the Members of the National Negro Press Association: All members of the National Negro Press association are hereby respectfully requested to meetin annual convention in the city of Muskogee, state of Oklahoma, from Monday, August 17th, to Tuesday, August 18th, inclusive, 1914, for the purpose of taking into consideration matters of importance affecting the welfare of the Negro newspapers, magazines and second class publications throughout the United States. Every member of the association is earnestly requested to do his best in arranging to be present. This has been a great year for the craft. Many things that will redown to the betterment of Negro journalism have been accomplished. Much more is now under way. While some of it is in embryo, it will come to a happy culmination at the next annual session. If the members will make themselves a committee of one, serving on that committee to see that they are present and that they lend their support and co-operation throughout the sessions. Please write the corresponding secretary at Nashville, Tennessee, whether you ucan or cannot attend. Henry A. Boyd, Cor. Secretary, 447 4th Ave. N. Nashville, Tenn. SIoux CITY IOWA The Art and Culture club met last Friday with Mrs. S. Browning. Adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Harry Jewell. During the hot weather meetings will be held bi-monthly instead of weekly. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Morgan, proprietors of a cafe at 710 West Seventh street, held their formal opening to the public Thursday evening, July 9th, between the hours of 8:30 and 11:30 p. m. The restaurant was decorated in gala attire for the occasion. Walker and Brooks held a furnished music event through the evening. In connection with the cafe they have an office in a cafe fountain. The well as to the city, and we hope the colored citizens of the city will patronize them and help make it a success. Out of town persons who were in attendance wore Madam South of Omaha, Neb., and Mr. C. R. Morgan of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. M. Askew departed Saturday evening for Buxton where he went to attend the grand lodge, which convenes there. Rev. J. H. Ferribe arrived in the city Saturday morning to conduct quarterly servies at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Mary Knight expects to leave Friday for Clarinda, Iowa. Mrs. John Paterson and little daughter for Cincinnati, Ohio, to visit with her mother, Mrs. Burgess. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Ferribe for Council Bluffs, Iowa, was present and delivered two splendid sermons during the day. The A. M. E. Sunday school and A. C. E. league held their annual picnic at Grabbe's park July 9th. Mrs. J. H. Garrison entertained a company of friends at an informal evening Monday in honor of Mrs. Lizzie Anderson of Council Bluffs, Iowa, who has been visiting in her home. Other out of town guests were Rev. J. H. Ferribe of Council Bluffs and Mrs. Jas. Washington of Denver, Colo. (Last. Week.) Last Week. Mrs. Frank Reed of Chicago is a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Meyer. The A. I. P. club met and held its monthly business meeting at the home of Mrs. D. C. Gordon. An election of officers was held andlowing were elected: president, Mrs. Merryth Morrigan; secretary, Mrs. Lulu Wabb; correspondent, Mrs. Corn Harrison; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Knight. Adjourned to meet next Friday with Mrs. Horace Green. The afternoon was concluded by the serving of light refreshments by the hostess. The A. I. P. club held their annual picnic at Grabbes park July 3. A large number attended and all reported an enjoyable time. Mrs. Julia Smith Miller, Mr. L. A. Smith and Mrs. Leona Smith of Yankton, S. E., were visitors in the city Saturday, July 4th. The former two guests in the F. A. Hackley home during the day. The latter visited in the home of her mother, Mrs. Miller, of South Sioux City, Neb. Mrs. Lucinda Mills and grandchildren, Phyllis Anderson and Willie Morgan, will depart Tuesday for Kansas City, Mo., to remain indefinitely. Miss Geraldine Grant has departed for Minneapolis for a visit. Rev. J. H. Garrison has returned from Yankton, S. D., where he held quarterly meeting. Mrs. E. Askew entertained at dinner, Wednesday, July 3, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Cullo, Mrs. Jas, Washington of Downer, Colo., and Mrs. Lizzie Anderson of Council Bluffs. Saturday, July 4th, they were the guests of Miss Laura Askew. Mrs. A. J. Hogg left for Chicago last week to receive medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Gee and Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Neleigh, Neb., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Morgan on July 4th. A recital in expression will be given by Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Thursday, July 16, presenting "The Lion and the Mouse." Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wright, July 4th, a daughter, Mr. Morgan of Kansas City, Mr. stopped one visitor and visited with his brother, Mr. A. R. Morgan and family Thursday, July 2. The brothel had not seen one another in eighteen years. MASON CITY IOWA Mrs. Harvey Spencer entertained a few of her friends at a whist party Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Sampson of Chicago, who is visiting at the home of Mrs. Dave Howard. Mrs. Mary Wilson of 503 East Eighth street is reported on the sick list. The reception that was announced for Mr. and Mrs. Horace Penney, who were recently married, was postponed for an indefinite time on account of the illness of Mrs. Penney. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stratton will celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary Sunday, July 5th. The children will give the mother a ring with a ruby set and the father a watch with a ruby in it, as the ruby is the anniversary stone. Quite a number of invited guests are preparing to help take part in the celebration, which will start from Mason City in auto, taking the four mile ride on the other sid of Manly. Mrs. Ida Smith is still confined in, not able to leave the house. Mrs. Mar. Davis entertained a few friends for Sunday dinner. Mrs. Dave Howard gave a house party Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Sampson, who is visiting her from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor are located now at 743 South Warren street. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor recently moved from Washington, Iowa. Mrs. Taylor is an experienced dressmaker, having followed the trade for a number of years. Anyone desiring any work done in that line, she will be glad to take it. Give her a call. The Intellectual Improvement club which was recently organized at the Union Memorial church, is moving along nicely, under the careful leadership of Mr. Horace Spencer, who recently moved here from Washington, Iowa. Miss Loree Carter entertained a few of her friends Monday evening in honor of Miss Mary Cecil, who left early Tuesday morning for Lake Okobei. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. Edward Butler made a business trip to Montana on Wednesdays this week. The men of the Mite Missionary society, Rev. R. B. Manly, Mr. Edward Butler and Mr. Pearl Thomas, entertained at the A. M. E. church on Thursday evening. Mort Steele's Uncle Tom's Cabin played in a tent in Alba this week. It had about ten or twelve colored actors and specialists in its company. Mrs. Hattie Bennings and children spent this week in Des Moines at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. Jeffers. A heavy rain storm visited our town Sunday, July 12th. Some few persons on the sick list this week. Severe Attack of Colic Cured. E. E. Luss, who travels in Virginia and other southern states, was taken suddenly, severely ill with colic. At the first store he came to the merchant, recommended Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Darrhorey Remedy. Two doses of it cured him. No one should leave home on a journey without a bottle of this preparation. For sale by all dealers. CLARINDA, IOWA. Mrs. Charles Davis of Council Bluffs was a visitor of Mrs. R. T. Lane's over Sunday. Mrs. Luther Brown and Miss Mabel Nash were married at the A. M. E. church Wednesday by Rev. N. R. Morgan. Only a few intimate friends were present. Mr. Lewis Montgomery and Miss Stella Mitchell were married Wednesday, the 5th, by Rev. W. Mitchell at the home of the bride's parents. The young people went to housekeeping at once. Mrs. Sara Stewart continues ill at her daughter's, Mrs. Laura Jones. Mr. Ernie Brown of Blanchard and Tom Day of Red Oak were visitors over Sunday. Mrs. T. G. Jones and daughter of Red Oak were Clarinda visitors Saturday, while Mr. Jones drove the car down. Mrs. Anna Stewart is ill at her home. Mrs. R. P. Caldwell of Sheendoah and Miss Collins visited friends here Saturday. An entertainment was given at the A. M. E. church the 11th by Mrs. W. H. Pemberton. The ladies of the Baptist church gave an entertainment Friday. A neat sum was realized. Mrs. N. Campbell continues ill at her daughter's home. Mrs. Chewattembert. Mrs. Thibla Pemberton of Des Moines continues ill at her mother's home. Mrs. C. Reed, Mrs. Henry Johnson and daughter, Miss Mabel, attended the O. E. S. meeting Friday. Mr. Frank Wilkerson was a Clarinda caller Sunday. Mr. Allen Jones visited friends in Omaha the 4th. Mr. Henry Johnson has left to make his home in Hamburg. Sunday p. m. was communion at the Baptist church. A very able sermon was preached on Monday by Wright (near Carter) of Omaha is visiting her brother, Mr H. Carter, who is ill at Mr. J. Montgomery's. MASON CITY IOWA Mrs. Corrins Ray of Macon City, Mo., arrived in our city Monday morning on a visit for an indefinite time at the home of her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Breyton. Rev. W. H. Wheeler the district superintendent of central Missouri conference, Kansas city district, spent three days in our city holding his first quarterly meeting, which indeed was a very pleasant one. Sunday Rev. Wheeler preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning on "Patience," which was stamped deeply on the memories of his hearers. Rev. B. M. Osgood, pastor of the Baptist church, white, preached at 3 p. m. and Rev. Wheeler again occupied the pulpit at 7:45. All the sermons were helpful and spiritual ones. The youngest child of Mrs. Rebecca Caldwell is reported on the sick list again. The Ladies' Aid society held their picnic at the new park last Thursday and they served supper to the men and friends. A large gathering witnessed the many good things which the diary prepared and all departed at late hour declaring the evening well spent. Mrs. Lillie E. Taylor returned home Friday, after spending five weeks in Marshalltown, where she was called on account of the serious illness of her mother, who is reported much improved at this writing. Mr. C. E. Browning has opened up a new pantonator at 115 1-2 East Fifth street. Anyone having any work in this line will be promptly taken care of. Ladies' work a special. Phone 885. Club rates, $2.00 per month. Clothes called for and delivered. The Intellectual Improvement club is doing nicely and having some very interesting debates and open discussions. The debate last Friday evening was indeed an interesting one. Subject, that gambling has done more to the colored race than the lack of educational adaption. Negative, Mr. C. E. Browning and Miss Artia Williams; affirmative, Rev. F. D. Woodford and Mrs. M, M. Brewton. The judges rendered their decision. As each side made 8 points apiece it was left to be continued until la later date. On last Wednesday evening a very pretty reception was planned by Mrs. Muskogee, Okla., June 17th. Mrs. E. J. Penney and Mrs. Watson Stratton in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Horace P. Penney, who were married in J. D. Reeler, assisted by Mrs. Walter Davis, presented the guests, while Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Penney, mother and father of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Watson Stratton, sister brother-in-law of the groom, Mr. Horace Penney and this biome received the guests. Miss Velis Stratton presented the punch bowl. Many beautiful and useful presents which were received from friends in Muskogee and Mason City made a very charming picture. Those who entertained Rev. Wheeler and Rev. Woodford were Mrs. B. Banning and Mrs. M. Brewton, Mrs. Maggie Carter, Mrs. E. Williams, Mrs. Cabbell, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Food Weight Mr. N. Berry and family of Hutch- inson. Kans., have moved to Mason City to make their future home, Mr. Berry is an expert baker and has been employed by the German Rye Bakery Co. Madam Cappiona of Muskogee, Okla., is in the city soliciting funds for a new church in Muskogee. Mr. McNeal, Glover and -Mr. Brown, all of Chicago, are new arrivals in the city. They are employed by the church. P. Calwell, Mr. G. D. Reeler left Sunday evening for Buxton to attend the grand lodge of the Masonic order. Perseverance lodge, K. of P., will give a public installation at Castle hall Wednesday, July 15. SPECIAL NOTICE Masofo, Md. To the membership of the Sunday schools and Epworth Leagues in Kansas City district—Greeting; I herewith most respectfully urge you to send a delegate to the joint session of the district conference Epworth League and Sunday school convention, which convenes in Kansas City, Mo., August 5, 1914. I regret very much indeed that I could not visit all the Sunday schools and Epworth Leagues in the district this year, but unavoidable business prevented me from visiting you, as I so earnestly desired to meet you. I would meet your delegate at the convention. As there is so much work to be accomplished it is imperative that you lend willing helping hand. Mrs. Maude M. Brewton, Pres. of the K. C. Dist. Convention. MT PLEASANT IOWA The missionary society of the A. M. E. church served dinner the 4th of July at the church. A neat sum was realized. Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh has been elected delegate to the missionary convention, which convenes in Milwaukee July 29 and 30. Mrs. Hattie Poor entertained a company of friends at her home on July 4 is honor of the Misses Wagner and Jackson of Ottumwa. All present report a pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wicks and dawned Ellen Spenear Fourth in the city visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Greenup and children of Fairfield spent the 4th here. Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw of Fairfield also spent the 4th here. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Greenway, Jr., and sons of Muscatine motored over here the 4th. They were accompanied by Mrs. Greenway's brother, Mr. Arthur Smith. Miss Grace Pleasant of Burlington was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Foster the 4th. Miss Latisha Johnson of Keoasqua spent Sunday in the city visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reed. Miss Betty Berkly of Hitemap spent Sunday in our city visiting her friend, Miss Maudlien Burnaugh. Miss Herald Watts is visiting her aunt in Galesburg, Ill. The king's Daughters society meet at the home of Mrs. Clay Reed last Friday afternoon. All present had a good time. Rev. L. A. Jones was in the pulpit last Sunday evening. Miss Lola Stone entertained a little company of little girls Saturday afternoon at her home in honor of her little cousin, Miss Dorothy Wicks, of Eldon. The little youngsters had a jolly time. (This Week's News.) Master Freddit McCracken was operated on for removal of adnolds Sunday morning. He is getting along nicely. Rev. Berton, the missionary presider, held the pulpit Sunday at the Second Baptist church. Miss Nora Harris has returned home from Atlantic City, where she has been teaching school, for her summer vacation. Mr. Robert Hackley is in the city visiting his wife. Miss Ida Godfrey of Kansas City is in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ida Hackley. Mr. Wilbe Burnaugh has returned from a visit in Minnesota. Mrs. Julia Hill of Chicago is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. K. Bartlett, and sister, Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Greenway, Jr., were accompanied home by Mrs. W. M. Burnaugh. They motored through the country. Mr. Arthur Burnaugh has gone to Minnesota for a visit. Mr. Harold of Ottumwa spent Sunday in the city visiting friends. Mr. Robert Anderson spent Sunday in Monmouth visiting his daughter, Mrs. Jessie Barnett. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Mrs. Robt. Armstrong of the Boston store, Chicago, is in this city visiting relatives and friends. D. W. Downs of Muscatine visited at the Rev Bell home this week. Miss Edna Jones of Oskaloosa visited at the Theo Turner home over thethet. A very interesting feature of The Bystander is Dr. Booker's Health Hints, which all should read. Moses Hall visited in Muscatine last week. last week. Henry Rhodes was sick last week but is now convalescing. The 'hot, dry weather is keeping Joe Daniels pretty busy with the street sprinkling and sweeping. He has had to put on an extra force to keep abreast. Tom Price of Fairfield visited friends here the 4th. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Burnett entertained a small company of friends on the evening of July 30th in honor of their 22nd wedding anniversary, and on the evening of July 6th entertained some friends in honor of their guest, Mr. Wall, who goes to Des Moines for a visit before going to his home at Omaha, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Will Greenway and children of Muscatine, Mrs. Burnaugh and Mr. Alfred Smith of M. Pleasant visited at the Walter Williams home on July 8th. He attended Sunday evening, July 2, John Herbert, infant son of John Herbert, Jas. Turner, aged 11 months, after an illness extending over two months, starting with whooping cough and later a fever developed, and his condition was too weak to stand it. The funeral was held Friday p. m., July 3rd, in charge of the Rev. J. H. Bell. All extend sympathy to the bereaved family, as this was the third funeral from that home in the past three months. Rev. Hackley, a former pastor here, and a recent graduate from Wilberforce, now in the mission work of this conference of the A. M. E. church, occupied the pulpit at the A. M. E. church last Sunday evening and told of the work he was now engaged in. He was greeted with a good audience, as all were anxious to hear him. His Walker went to Oskaloosa on Monday to attend the funeral of Geo. H. Jones, an ex-barber of Oskaloosa, who died in Des Moines on last Friday. Spencer & Mardell Merical of Sig- journey visited with Miss Marie Redd over show day. Robt Evans of Muscatine visited at the home of Walter Williams on Tuesday evening. GALESBURG, ILL. Mrs. L. C. Carter, Jr., assisted by Miss Addie Johnson, entertained Wednesday at a handkerchief shower in honor of Miss Eva Carter. During the afternoon a musical contest was enjoyed, the first prize being won by Mrs. Ann Shoots. Light refreshments were served the guests. Out of town guests were Mrs. B. Miller of Chicago and Mrs. Shoots of Peoria. Mrs. Jessie Hazel, Jr., entertained Thursday in honor of Mrs. Carter, at which time the bridge-to-be was presented with a number of handsome towels. The house was prettily decorated in pink and white. Mrs. Lulu Mason and granddaughter of Chicago are visiting relatives here. One of the prettiest weddings of the season occurred Tuesday, July 7, when at the home of her parents, Miss Eva Carter became the bride of Mrs. Earl R. Bradley of Moline. Ring ceremony was impressive. Ring ceremony with Rev. C. W. Webster. Following congratulations on daily refreshments were served the guests. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley were for a trip to Kalamazoo, Michigan, and on their return will make their home in Moline. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Sara Pollard, Wm. Ingham, Mrs. H. Walkup of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. Ulyses Shoots of Peoria, Mrs. Ry Anderson, Mrs. Eliza Smith and Mrs. Mason of Monmouth, Miss Lizie Pate of Chicago, Mrs. J. Easley and daughter of Norwalk, Ohio. Miss Ollie Richardson and Mrs. Hardin were at home to a number of ladies Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Lulu Mason. A short musical program was enjoyed. Mrs. Pauline Anderson is on the sick list. A number of the members of the Culture club entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. J. Easley and daughter of Norwalk, O., and Mrs. Anna Edwards of Texas, and Miss Verna Thomas of Dayton, O. Following a short musical program the evening was spent dancing and in other amusements. Mr. Ed Richardson and Mrs. Lina Bates were united in marriage Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henderson. The Misses Hawkins entertained a number of children Saturday afternoon in the home of Mabel Mason. Mrs. C. C. Hopkins and daughter, Miss Dimple Christberg, were at home to about thirty ladies Tuesday evening. Several selections from the graphaphone were enjoyed and other amusements made the evening pass all to quickly. The guests of honor were Mrs. J. Easley and daughter, Miss Verna Thomas and Mrs. Annie Edwards. Dainty refreshments were served in two courses. Mrs. Fred. Green entertained at dinner Monday for Mrs. Lulu Mason. Mr. Aler Winston of Omaha arrived Tuesday for a visit with home folks. French Pressing Mix one-half level teaspoon of milk and one-half level teaspoon of paprika with three tablespoons of olive oil, one-half tablespoons of vinegar, and lemon juice. Lemon Sauce. Three-quarters cup sugar, one quen- ter cup water, two teaspoons butter, one tablespoon lemon juice Make a syrup by boiling sugar and eight tablespoons water. Mix all butter and lemon juice. Subscribe for The Iowa State Bystander. ```markdown ``` Price Five Cents. GUNNER ISSUES APPEAL Independent Political League's President Says Race Should Get Together. The Rev. Byron Gunner, president of the National Independent Political league, has issued from Hillburn, N. Y., an appeal to the league and the colored race to rally and prepare to hold a national convention on the maltreatment of colored Americans. The appeal says: "For the seventh annual meeting of the league is fast approaching, and we should now begin arrangements for It Serious indeed were the conditions reatimates necessary the birth and mission of our league, but existing conditions and the immediate future outlook respecting our position, we believe it is by more serious than at any time during the past fifty years. And never has it been more imperative that North-Americo voters should get together than today." The National Independent Political League, though thought contagious only in the front ranks of those who are contending for the full manhood rights and rights of women, has our own league. Our leagues unswerving fidelity to these vital questions is its unanswerable armies and to refute any down our arms and to defend us from the "South is in the saddle," and the most vital interests our people are aware of are our future outlook. The outlook is threatening, and our enemies never seemed more emboldened and determined to accomplish our ruin Should the present national administration north continue to persist in their work of segregation and other forms of wicked violence, the organization should force the "Nero question" to the very front and to make it the gravest and the most difficult day and generation. Present conditions demand a race organization among us. We must make a strong best content for their involved interests. Such an organization must be made up of people who are brave and courageous enough to think and act for themselves and to cast their ballot with perfect freedom and independence. MISSION OF ADJUSTMENT. Liberian Treasury Secretary Visits America to Settle Financial Dispute. With the coming to this country of Hon. John Lewis Morris, the Liberian secretary of the treasury, an important epoch in placing that country on a firm financial basis may be inaugurated. Like Alexander Hamilton, who built the financial system of the then infant United States, Secretary Morris is only thirty-two years of age. Since coming to this country he has had audiences with President Wilson, Secretary Bryan and Secretary Mc. HON. JOHN LEWIS MORRIS. Adoo. He is here to clear up some disputed points regarding the $1,700,000 which an American - Reed Paige Clark- is charged with collecting. The Hon. Mr. Morris has a firm grasp of his country's side of the situation and has shown expert knowledge of his country's finances. Born in Liberia, he was educated in schools and colleges in Minnesota. He filled various government positions before President Howard Lubin appointed him a member of the Liberia cabinet. He served in the United States till August as the guest of the Liberian consul to the United States, Dr. Ernest Lyon of 141 W. Hill street, Baltimore. It was mainly through Dr. Lyon's efforts, when he was American minister to Liberia, that a commission was sent by the United States to investigate conditions in Liberia. This country has since taken a friendly interest in the little West African republic, and it was largely through the good will of his country that the recent loan was secured for the Liberian government. Luckie School Close With an Opera. The Luckie school in Houston, Tex., if which Professor J. N. Dobson is the efficient and successful principal, held the position of Wednesday, May 27. A new feature of the commencement program was the presentation by the graduating class of an opera entitled "Unhita." Navy's Wireless Reaches Every Point in Seven Seas. Warship and Shore Equipment Flashes Weather Reports and Warning of Storms That Are Land and Ocean Perils. Washington—Capt. W. H. G. Bullard, in charge of the naval radio service, who has his headquarters under the shadow of three great steel masts which form the center of the naval wireless system. We seven miles from Washington, has presented the naval institute an interesting review of the development of naval telegraphy. The leaps and bounds of this development are brought pointedly to notice when it is recalled that during the Spanish-American war such a thing as wireless telegraphy was untried in the United States navy, or any other navy. It was in 1899 that the British navy became the first to try the new means of communication upon the three warships Alexandra, Europa and Juno. These ships succeeded in communicating up to a distance of 74 miles. Today practically every vessel in the United States navy is equipped with apparatus for this aerial communication, and it is so successfully operated that there is scarcely a point in the seven seas at which the bigger battleships would be out of touch, through relay, with the three great masters towering over Captain Bullard's headquarters at Arlington. The first trial of wireless on American warships was made late in 1899. Within six years more than thirty more ships were equipped and 50 shore stations established or projected. Meanwhile, in the spring of 1905, the naval system inaugurated what have proved valuable daily features of its service—fashing the noon time signal, storm warnings and other meteorological observations. In 1907-08 the development of the wireless, seemed to warrant the erection of high-powered stations atington, on the Pacific coast, Hawaii, Guav, Samoa, Philippines, so Japanese it might be, the United States fleet would at all times be in communication with Washington. The success of long-distance communication was established in 1908, when the Hawaiian islands exchanged SIR JOHN HENRY Capt. W. H. G. Bullard. messages with Farallon Island, California, and, later, during the cruise of the Atlantic fleet around the world. The Titanic disaster of April, 1912, riveted the attention of lawmakers anew to the necessity of government control over radio apparatus and its operation. Further laws were passed and the president proclaimed the Berlin Wireless convention, since succeeded by the London Wireless convention, establishing general rules for wireless as to ships throughout the world. Some of the latter extensions of wireless were the establishment of the stations on the ground of the American legation at Peking, China, communication between officials of the United States legation and vessels of the Asiatic fleet, and the Panama canal station. The latter is to be unusually powerful, with three 600-foot steel towers to support the anopson The Mexican trouble led to further extension to take the place of interrupted land lines and for exchanges with the ships. There are now 48 naval shore stations, those at outside points being three along the canal, one at Guantanamo bay, Cabal one at San Juan, Porto Rico; seven in Alaska and outlying islands, one in Hawaii, one at Guam applines, one Peking, with other projected stations in Samoa and elsewhere rapidly nearing completion. Incoming ships are compelled, under the London safety convention, to report information concerning ice and derelict; this goes through the hydrographic offices to the Arlington sta- A Century Age. John Brooks, who had a wide reputation as a philanthropist, was born 100 years ago in Lycoming county. Pa. As a young man he became a surveyor and the practice of that profession led him later into extensive lumber operations, in which he made a large fortune. He was a seclusive advocate of temperance and education and gave freely of his wealth to aid these movements. He donated school buildings to numerous Pennsylvania towns and villages and at his own expense math- tion, and then seaward and to other stations. This information, being of an urgent character — icebergs, derelicts, cyclones and typhoons — is sent under a special signal, called the safety signal, repeated at short intervals, ten times at full power—(T. T. T.). On receiving this all radio stations are required to keep silent in order to let the danger warning go broadcast. More recent developments of the naval wireless work are the fog signals and direction finders, by which the dangers attending fog are overcome. OBJECTS TO DEBATE RULE. The rule of debate, oftentimes applied in the house, limiting a speaker's time, does not meet with the approval of Representative Walsh of New Jersey, who thinks such a short-time speech utterly valueless. "It is impossible for a man to say anything worth while on any subject worth while in such a limited space of time," he criticized. A speaker who happens to appear in a subject mainly tries to get in a word on each one into his five minutes. The result is a befoged intellectual patchwork that looks—or sounds—like a mental crazy-quilt. His speech is, generally, about as edifying and coherent as the small boy's composition under somewhat similar circumstances. "Johnnie," said teacher, 'write a composition on Patrick Henry and make it just as short as you can. Put in something about him in his life—but happened to him in his life—but make it short. Don't forget that, Johnnie, make it just as short as you can.' "And Johnnie, bound by this restriction, after half an hour's arduous toll, handed teacher the following: Patrick Henry was born in 1632, a lawyer. He married a wife and said: "Give me liberty or give me death!" GREAT COFFEE DRINKERS. During the year 1913 the United States imported 852,193,498 pounds of coffee, having an entry value of nearly $105,000,000. To the average reader this may not appear very startling, but a little calculation will bring to mind the significance of these figures. One pound of finely ground coffee will make no less than three gallons of a reasonably strong beverage. Our 1913 imports, therefore, made at least 2,557,500,000 gallons, and gallon contains six inch tables, and gallon contains little differently, would fill a cylindrical coffee pot seven inches in diameter and six inches high. The coffee imported in 1913 would therefore fill a cylinder seven inches in diameter and 242,188 miles high. Could such a cylinder be erected it would be necessary to take care not to build it in the direction of the moon's orbit around the earth, for that satellite's average distance from our planet being but $288,565 miles. it might knock off from the top of our extended coffee pot well, $238,938 miles. it might be flushed and the base well anchored, however, it might topple over and wrap itself nearly ten times around the earth at the equator. All of which is mentioned merely to show that we drink some coffee in this country. "FIVE FLUSH" HAND WINS What Representative James W. Bryan of Washington knows about the national indoor game, draw poker, was demonstrated to the house when Mr. Mann, minority leader, threatened to make a point of no quorum to force adjournment at six o'clock. "Let's go ahead with this bill, so we can get to other matters on the Wednesday calendar," said Mr. Bryan, whose desk is gentleman from Washington four-flush?" retorted Mr. Mann. "If I'm four-flushing, you're five flushing," Mr. Bryan went on. "Hey! Let me get into this!" exclaimed Mr. Garner of Texas. "What do ye mean by a five flush?" "I confess I don't know anything about poker," said Mr. Bryan. "A five flush is a pretty good hand down my way," said Mr. Garner. "The gentleman is from Texas, and he ought to know," said Mr. Bryan. "Well, I've got a good hand, and I insist that we adjourn," said Mr. Mann and Mr. Mann won. Big Victory for Women. The women of Louisiana won a notable victory. A bill had been introduced in the legislature of that state to legalize horse racing—and, incidentally, to license the bookmakers and sure-thing gamblers who follow the noble race horse in his rounds. Every "sporting" interest in the South favored the measure, and it had, besides, the gid of that section of the commercial world which still imagines that the free spending of successful gamblers is "good for business." But the women beat it. Though the votes, they decelerated the Louisiana legislature, and coaxed, persuaded, wheeled and encouraged the dolons to defeat the obnoxious bill, Pipilipa the women of the South are much interested in public questions as their sisters north of the Mason and Dixon's line. It will cause no surprise if the next recruit to the list of "sufrage states" should come from Dixie—Chicago Journal. Nor Mollyoodies. It is quite evident that polio is no game for effominate ponies. tained a high school for several years, employing capable instructors. He also gave frequent lectures on topics of general interest and some of these have been preserved in book form. Mr. Brooks lived to be eighty years old, his death occurring at his home in Pennsylvania in 1692. Grain of Comfort. The laws of gravitation decreed that what goes up must come down. This is a comforting theory to apply to high cost of living WOULD MAKE CEREMONY FIT THE OCCASION MRS. O'SHAUGHNESSY POPULAR AT CAPITAL WIFE OF THE AMBASSADOR FROM ARGENTINA HARRIMAN'S SON, 23. AN "OLD" RAILROAD MAN "The conventional marriage service is useless and has served its duty—it should be out." M. This was the statement made the other day by Dr. Anna Shaw, president' of the National Woman Suffrage association in an interview rige contract. Dr. Shaw said: "Why folks are always seeking an old maid's views on matrimony is something that I could never understand. But it seems to me to be the case and, what is more, some even go a step further and ask me to marry them. "Probably it is because I have a broad view on the subject and do not believe in being tied down by rules that are as old as the hills. I have this view. It is the ceremony should be cut cut. It is useless, and has served its day. Moreover, it does not fit in with the modern times and present day conditions. It is too old-fashioned." "The marriage service, for one thing, is a poll-rarrot affair. The method as used in reciting the pledge is ridiculous, to say the least. The minister says one thing and the groom repeats it after him. Then, turning to the bride, he says it again, and she repeats it after him. There is no solemnity, dignity or character to that kind of a marriage. Few people are in better position to tell the waiting world all about Mex- world all about Mexico than Mr. and Mrs. Nelson O'Shaughnessy, and yet, though most amiable and useful, there is no subject which they avoid so dexterously. In a bill recently introduced into the senate there is provision to appoint and to promote the memorial engraving service of the United States on a strict merit basis. Now, Mr. C HARRIS & EWING O'Shaughnessy stands well, and there are rumors that he may go back to Mexico in happier times, robed in all the statelliness of an ambassador. He is prudent and tactful and while divulging nothing which he wishes to conceal he does not irritate one by an appearance of harboring portentous secrets that he would give his life rather than betray. In Mme. Romulo S. Naon, a wife of the ambassador of Argentina, a fig- ure seldom seen at close range may be studied with excellent advantage. That distinguished writer on South America, James Bryce, says Argentina is the one country remaining in the world where all that is good and good is good. The dual system mingles harmoniously with modern progress. So vast are the estates that feudal ideals could prevail in their at close range may be studied with excellent advantage. That distinguished writer on South America, James Bryce, says Argentina is the one country remaining in the world where all that is good and worthy of the feudal system mining armaments with modern progress. So vast are the estates that feudal ideals could prevail in their management. Mme. Naon is like some stately figure of romance in the days when the knights went forth clad in armor to win new tenures or to defend the old. She is simply the grand W. Averill Harriman, eldest son of the late E. H. Harriman, whose ap- pointment as vice-president of the Union Pacific railway has just been announced, is but twenty-three years old, but nevertheless he has had five years of railroad training. He has been a member-of the board of directors for some time. PETER BROWN Mr. Harriman's knowledge of the railroad business has, however, not been gained entirely from the executive end. When he was eighteen he worked as lineman on a surveying gang on the Oregon Short line, and since he has worked in the shops of the Depot, ctc at Ogana and as a fireman and as chief of various points on that system. He has specialized in Vocational Education. Mayor Mitchel's announcement that he looks to the establishment of a full system of vocational education was foreshadowed by his western tour. It is plainly the facing of a problem that the logic of events has made us incapable. For several years the vocational of education has been a dominant note in the United States. New Orleans, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Richmond, St. Louis, Boston and Minneapolis are now conducting comprehensive vocational surveys, while virtually IOWA STATE BYSTANDER "I have been accused of making light of the nuptial ceremony, because I refuse to follow this fashion. To me marriage is too sacred an institution to permit any allotted promise. The proof that I am right lies in the success of the marriages that I have performed—in the happiness of the couples. I have officiated at a great many ceremonies, especially when I had my husband in the West. We have never known of a divorce among the parties. "I have always believed in making the ceremony fit the occasion. In other words, I have a different service for each marriage. The principals consult me beforehand and we prepare the vows. It is for this reason that the pledge is always different, according to the views and convictions of the couples. "In this way they are impressed with the service and realize the sanctity, beauty and significance of the marriage contract. The marriage is greater than a mere jumble of words. It is their own pledge and not likely to be repeated at every other wedding." "Long ceremonies are boresome. Therefore it try to make me as short as possible. "As for the word obey, I only had one girl who wanted to make such a crazy promise. In fact, she insisted on it. There was only one thing for me to do; I refused to marry her. She had to take the bridegroom to another minister. "No woman obeys her husband. No man with common sense asks his wife to obey him. In fact, it is a greater disgrace to expect that to give such a thing. No man would respect another man for demanding it." Mrs. O'Shaughnessy seems equally gifted and though there were opportunities multiplied in which they could have gained momentary importance by touching on the forbidden theme they avoided it as skillfully as a good chauffeur does a stone. In the social sense no strangers to the gate have as desirable a time as an apostlewoman in Washington on a temporary, mission. Mr. O'Shaughnessy had gained the confidence and esteem of all Latin America and he and his charming wife would have passed all their waking hours being feted at one or another of the embassies and legations of the Pan-American union. From the Spanish ambassador, who represents the interests of Mexico during the interim they themselves American friends and admirers could plan for their recreation and benefit accomplished. As Miss Edith Coues, daughter of that eminent and, in a way, somewhat eccentric genius, Dr. Eliot Coues, Mrs. O'Shaughnessy passed her girlhood in Washington and even then gave her a degree in the arts and of the unqualified social talents which are conceded her where she is known. dame, the chalatine of a sumptuous home, the mother of many lovely children and the guardian of her husband's happiness in the domestic sense. Like the matrons of the sixteenth century who sat among their handmaidens, robed in velvet, laces and brocade, she is entirely removed from all domestic cares, which even empresses assume in these days of levelling up to the purely handsome woman with clear olive skin, soft, dark eyes and masses of shining black hair. She is tall and matronly, with slow, graceful movements and which an air of leisure and composure which seems as much a part of her as the tapered fingers or shapely foot. To her hueband it would seem inconceivable that she would be troubled with paltry worries like homekeeping or the details of dressing, beyond the more selections of matronly women who desirees. Her children consist of three tera and two sons, who are among the best-known foreign children in Washington. the purchasing department, of which he will now have charge. E. H. Harriman took a personal interest in the training of his elder son in railroad work and made him his companion on many trips of inspection over the lines he controlled. Since the death of Mr. Harriman the chief executives of the system have helped the son of their old chief to master the intricacies of their various departments. The new vice-president of the Union Pacific is a Yale man. While in college he was most interested in rowing. He was in the boat in his freshman year and later became coach of the varsity crew. Compromise. "Charles, dear," said young Mrs. Torkins, "what do you think of Sunday baseball?" Well, so long as you're interested in thinking what do you think about it?" It would never do. But they might hire band, doorbird the players to appear in costume and call it a Sunday concert." every large industrial center is operating at least experimental vocational and pre-vocational school. Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania; Wisconsin, and Indiana have state systems for organizing, supervising and subsidizing such training—New York Spelling Post. Bentimental Business Men. "There's no sentiment in business." There isn't, oh! No less than nike life insurance companies send me their best wishes on my birthday." MADE WITH FRIED RHUBARB Kentucky Deliacy That Has Many Admirers Among Those Who Are Fond of Good Eating. The Kentucky variation of fried rhubarb pie is as follows: Cook the rhubarb to a thick, warm marmalade, flavoring with orange, lemon, nutmeg or ginger, according to fancy, or a few large seeded and chopped ralaises may be cooked with the rhubarb. The crust is made of ricb biscuit or shortcake dough, rolled thin as possible and size of a tea plate, fried in an iron frying pan and turned like a pancake. As each one is fried like brown, it is spread with the marmalade. Like layer cake, and served hot, cutting them like pie. The crust must be short enough to be tender and fried a crisp, but not hard, brown, cutting easily. Many readers have asked for directions for making rhubarb jelly for dessert. Cut a pound of the fruit into inch lengths and put into a baking dish with a pint of sugar, a pint of water and a little ginger root. Bake until the rhubarb is tender. Soften half a boxful of gelatin with half a cupful of cold water, using the pink ginger dissolve over the ginger strain into rhubarb, then add the juice of a lemon. Pour into a mold wet with cold water and set away to get firm. Serve with garnish of whipped cream and clear lemon jelly made quite stiff and cut in cubes.—Lida Mea Willis. CARE OF THE REFRIGERATOR Matter That Is of Much Importance in the Preservation of Family's Health. Cleanliness does come "next to godliness" as regards your refrigerator—more, perhaps, than in any other part of the establishment. The housekeeper's first aim regarding her refrigerator must be absolute cleanliness. A few hints concerning this article may be helpful to the inexperienced. Look over the ice box daily. Wash it at least three times a week. If the pipe connecting the ice chamber and dip pan is .djustable it should be removed and scaled once a week, for you will be surprised to notice the green slime that forms an inside coating. Do not simply empty the dip pan once or twice daily. Clean it regularly also. There is nothing better for the purpose than old-fashioned "salt soda" combined with plenty of boiling water. Never be guilty of putting ice in the chest wrapped in newspapers. That is well enough to keep in a box or tub and is good at times. It is more sanitary to wash ice before placing it in the ice chamber, and you avoid the risk of clogging the waste pipe with particles of straw and sawdust. When You Sweep For sweeping a room neatly there is nothing like newspaper aid. Take a page of newspaper or other convenient paper, wet in hot water and squeeze until it ceases to drip. Tear into pieces the size of one's hand, cast them all over the carpet, then sweep and most of the dust in the room, if you use your broom judiciously, will be gathered into the papers. After a velvet or other heavy pile carpet is thoroughly swept, a sponging with ammonia and water will preserve its brightness wonderfully. Boiled Salmon. One and one-half pound piece of salmon, put in double boiler with good slice of butter; season with salt and peppar, a little larsley, mace, thyme, sage, celery and onion; cover tightly and let steam one and one-half hours without unseasoned oil, until the halfness of white wine, with a little lemon juice; steam 20 minutes longer and serve. Boilouil may be instead of wine if preferred. Connecticut Corn Bread. Sift together one cupful each of corn meal and flour, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar, a half teaspoonful of soda, a half teaspoonful of salt and three tablespoonfuls of sugar. Add one cupful of sour cream or sweet milk. If the milk is used add also two tablespoonfuls of melted butter. Lastly, add two eggs without beating. Mix well and bake 20 minutes in a steady Boiled Salad. A boiled salad consists of the meats and vegetables left after an old-fashioned boiled dinner; makes an excellent salad if care and attention to details are considered. It consists of boiled meat, potatoes, string beans, turnips, cauliflower or cabbage and carrots with or without lettuce, all divided into neat pieces arranged in layers or wheel shape and seasoned with French dressing, ornamented with good mayonnaise dressing. Substitute for Butter. An economical substitute for butter, especially for use in seasoning vegetables, etc., is made, by frying out ham, bacon or poultry fat, either raw or cooked, the drippings from sausages, or the fat skimmed from soup or gravy, allowing to each half pint a small onion, a little thyme, a teaspoonful of salt and a little pepper. Try out at a low temperature, strain through cheesecloth and keep in a cold place. Fried Tomatoes. Wash and wipe ripe tomatoes. Cut in three or four slices. Dip into flour which has been seasoned with salt and pepper. Fry in fat (bacus fat is best) until brown on both sides. Have a little milk heating and when the tomatoes have been taken out pour into the fat, and when boiling thicken with a little four mixed in cold water. Pour this gravy over the tomatoes. Spiced Halibut Boll two or three pounds of halibut in salt and water about half an hour, drain, then put into a stone crock with half a teaspoon each of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. Cover with vinegar and cover it up. When cold, it is a nice relish for sup HERSUMMERPLANS THIS IS A SEA STORY "Well, mother," Mr. Markham's kindly old face smiled across the lamp-lit table at his wife, "itn't get getting almost time to make plans for the summer?" "Let me think," mused mother, "The Moores are going to Europe; Sally Moore is one of Beryl's chums, and they were talking it over the other night. Beryl did say that she was crazy to see Italy and Spain; but she hasn't mentioned it since. The Parkers are going to Seattle, and maybe Alakaa, and Mrs. Parker wrote that she wished go along so, the girls could go together. The Blacks will be at Bar Harbor, and the Grahams are, going to their camp in the Adriadon." "That sounds simpler than the rest," observed father wisely, "but it's not. That Graham crowd reminds me of a Robert W. Chambers novel, the easy way that they sparkle and spend money, I just as soon Beryl wouldn't play with them, for the sake of the atmosphere as well, as the bills—though I'll admit they're a bright pleasant lot of people." "That's so, and Beryl was attracted by them last summer, and she enjoyed our bungalow so much that I hadn't the heart to tell her what the rent was—she's beginning to have a practical little head she since 'went into the settlement work, and maybe it will help her in time. Here she is now!" Father's thin hands went out to grasp those of the fresh-faced, alert young person who swept breestly into the living room. Her blue eyes were shining with animation, and he smiled as she dropped into a low hide beside her parents, were very winning. "Well, dears," she announced, "here I am, safe and sound, home from the settlement again!" "Did Mrs. Middleton bring you in her car?" asked father. The girl's cheeks grew a little pinker. "No: Professor Scott walked home with me; it is such a lovely evening for a walk! You know him, dad, don't you—Mrs. Middleton's nephew? My sewing class girls have done finely this month; I shall be sorry to stop for the summer. And that reminds me—are you too busy to talk about summer plans." "Not a bit," they both assured her, "Well, I have the most beautiful plan, began Beryl happily. 'It's different from anything I've done before, but I do hope you'll like it.' She paused, and father's eyes telegraphed 'Europe to mothers.' The girl went on: 'I'll tell you at the beginning that it's Mrs. Middleton's own scheme, and she asked me herself to go You see the camp idea has been so popular—" A little pucker of anxiety furrowed mother's brow, and her wireless to her ear. "Grahacks." Aloud she said: "Are the Middleton's going to Folly Crag, too? I didn't think that they and the Grahams were exactly—" "Oh, I see!" lunged Beryl, "you're thinking of the Graham pleasures and palaces misnamed a camp. But this is different—a real one. The Middleton owns a farm 'way up in the northern part of the state, which is ideal—good water, mountains and all the settings—and they've got a camp at the little settlement girls, and stay there themselves this summer, to start it right. Isn't it dear of them? And they want Mudge Irwin and Sylvia Maxwell and me to and help, because we've had experience this winter. Do let me go, not you?" "Mrs. Middleton is such a splendid woman that I'm sure you'd be all right with her," mused mother; and father in-law said, "I got a doctor along?" he asked practically. "Not exactly," answered Beryl, "but there'll be a first-rate one helping Professor Scott with the boys' camp, only a mile away—Doctor Anderson, you know. And there's another consideration, dad," she added laughing; "that's the beautiful inexpensiveness of the whole thing. Why. I shan't need the usual new good gear. For shall I call the new good gear! oh, oh! I nearly forget one of the nicest things of all. Mrs. Middleton told me to tell you that only five miles away there's a jolly hotel, snugged down beside a lake with good food, good fishing, good scenery and no frills—just the kind you like. So, if you happen to want a quiet summer, too, instead of skipping around with the glided Grahams—" They laughed light-heartedly, and father looked actively younger as he promised to think it over and declared firmly that the Beryl had his permission to be a camp missionary all summer. "Mine, too," smiled mother, dreaming luxuriously of comfy old gowns and coveted books and glad of the wholesome influences which would surround the pretty daughter. "That's lovely!" said Beryl, with a bug apiece; "now I'll go and write Mrs. Middleton!" and she danced away to her own room singing.—Buffalo Express. Easily Explained. The teacher had been trying to explain the law of gravitation to the juvenile class. "Critics," she said, "can tell me why it is impossible for you to lift yourself up by your bootstraps." "Yes, m'm'am," answered the young scientist. "It's because I wear shoes." Unenthualistic "Do you favor votes for women?" "I don't see much advantage in the replied Senator Borgham. "The women have gotten so that they are just as hard to mislead on public questions as the men." Juvenile Interrogation "Some formidable questions are arising," said the apprehensive citizen. "Yes," replied Mr. Biggins, "and the worst is not yet over. My boy is asking a whole lot that nobody else has thought of." And the Reader Is Privileged to Disbelieve. But, According to Sailorna Whose Veracity It Would Be Unaware Personally to Question, the Parrot Was Remarkable Specimen. The British freighter Strathapey arrived at New York the other night from a 130 days' voyage from Glasgow to the Far East via the Cape of Good Hope, and then through the Suez canal to New York on which the chief engineer died and the first sea serpent of the season was sighted off the coast of Borneo. A green Brazilian parrot called Tokyo that can swear fluently in Portugal, but can only say "eight bella" in English, but is guilty by the crew as a witness to everything that happened on the voyage. Out of the Strathapey's complement of 38 officers and men, Capt. S. H. Jones said, only eight were whites, the remainder being Chinese, Arabs and Lascars. Off Port Natal, when Wing Kee, a Chinese stoker, who was standing on the combing of No. 1 hatch, fell backward into the hold and was killed, the parrot saw him go, and sung out "Eight bell's." Wing Kee's tragic end alarmed his shipmates in the stok hole so much, that they told the captain they could not work because Wing Kee's ghost was down there. Wing Kee's crew spent days while the steamer practically just drifted around the Indian ocean. Off Whampoa in the Canto river one of the Chinese coolies working the cargo was knocked on the head by a heavy chain and instantly killed. As he fell off the side of the ship Toko, the parrot, saw him go and shrieked "Eight bell's." Off the wild coast of Borneo one Sunday morning Mohammed Singh, an Arab sailor, fell overboard from one of the boats he was cleaning. The parrot was on deck with his weather eye cottons, his headlight, the eight beller, attracted the attention of the officers on the bridge, who stopped the ship and had a boat lowered to rescue the sailor. Singh, a powerful swimmer, was nearing the lifeboat when a commotion arose in his wake, and the crew of the boat saw a great green sea serpent raise its head several feet above the waves, as if about to seize the Arab sailor in its capacious maw. Singh heard the noise and felt the hot blast from the monster's lungs on the back of his bronze neck. He turned half around, and then, with a cry of "Allah Kerim," he made a tremendous effort to reach the boat before the sea serpent could seize him. The Arab sailors in the boat bent their backs double on the oars and gave a mighty, pull, which enabled Singh to be hauled out breathless just as the seeraped snapped its mouth. Then Singh was out of reach, the monster bit the rudder of the boat in its rage. Tokyo, looking down from the rail, piped "Eight bells" as as Chowder Loll, who was steering at the time, fell in a faint from fright. The boat was steered back alongside the steamer with one of the oars over the stern. The sea serpent evinced itself, for he was seen in the distance steering due east at the rate of 50 knots an hour. Remarrying at Forty-seven. In the Woman's Home Companion a widow tells why she is going to marry at forty-seven. She opens her article with the following somewhat breezy statement of the facts: "I am forty-seven years old and I have been a widow 17 years. I have wanted to marry again full 15 years of my widowhood, but I didn't have the courage to do it till about a month ago. Merrimac couldn't be more shocked if the minister's daughter had eloped with an actor. Almost to a woman my neighbors have said: 'Well, Loula. I suppose you have your reasons, but it does seem strange—at your age—' "What's the matter with my age? 'I'm just in the prime of life, stronger than either of my daughters when it comes to housework. There's not a gray hair on my head and my skin is not gray. And that not looks count so much, nor that I am vain, but I rather object to their laying me, on a shelf at forty-seven, when, if I follow the example of most of my ancestors, I probably live till I'm seventy-seven—thirty years more." Go Swimming. Teach your boy to swim. It is the best exercise in the world in the summer. It develops the chest, improves the wind and strengthens the heart. A boy who does much swimming can smoke many cigarettes, because swimming is about the severer wind there than your boy wind there. Your boy will swim it will likely save his life some time. Teach your girl to swim. It will make her supple, little and strong, and self-reliant. For when she is beyond her depth she has only her own arms and legs and nerve to 'depend on. And knowing how to swim may save her life. Practically every one that was saved from the Empress of Ireland, you if do not teach yourself. You cannot be too old nor too young, to enjoy it. It is the best fun in the world, and it may save your life some time—Chicago Tribune. The Fisherman "Does your husband go fishing?" "Yes," replied young Mrs. Torkins. "And does he catch anything?" "Yes, I heard him telling a friend how, after great patience and perseverance, he caught his third ace." A Calling "That impudent fellow called Miss Husky up." "What then?" "She called him down" "Did anything happen?" "Her brother called him out" WATERLOO, IOWA, NEWS. Mississippi. Verile Malone and Mabel Humbard have returned from Lake Mills. Mr. George Saunders left Monday eight for Rock Chester, Minn. Presiding Elder S. B. Moore, who has been in our city for the past week, has left this city for some point in Dakota. Several of the Negroes of this city have organized a tennis club, called Afro-American Tennis club. Mr. Bert Barton and Miss Eva Smith were elected as presiding officers. Mr. U, G. Smith has returned from Rock Castle, Ky., bringing with him his attractive niece, Miss Dora Spheers. Dr. Peterson, D. D., of Cedar Rapids preached the sermon Sunday morning at the A. M. E. church. Miss Mary Marshall is in our city from Kansas City visiting friends. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Cooper, a fine boy. 'Mother and child are doing nicely. Bishop B. F. Lee gave the dedicatory address of Bess' A. M. E eaphel Sunday, July 12. Large crowds attended all day. People from various cities near were present. Bishop B. F. Lee gave an eloquent lecture Monday evening at 8 o'clock on "The Hand." The bishop left Monday night for Chicago, Ill. Mr. Wm. Harper is in our city to spend the summer. Mrs. Ed Saunders entertained five guests Friday evening. A four-course dinner was served. A pleasant evening was reported. Mrs. C. R. Cheatam, who is ill at St. Francis hospital, is improving, we are glad to say. Master Joliet Mann is in this city visiting relatives. OTTUMWA, IOWA. Mrs. Nancy Porter of Moberly was a guest in our city at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. G. Porter. A number of ladies enjoyed a taxi excursion to Agency, the guests for a day at the beautiful country home of Mrs. G. Williams. Mrs. Green of Center avenue entertained Mrs. M. Porter at dinner. The table was spread for eight and all had an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin of Chicago were Sunday visitors, the guests of Mrs. B. Pertun of Caldwell Park. Rev. Hackley was an over Sunday visitor, the guest of Rev. A. N. Webb while in the city. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Quinn of Fairfield spent Sunday at the beautiful suburban home of Mrs. M. Pertun in Caldwell Park. The Mite Missionary society met at Mt. Zion A. M. E. church Tuesday afternoon. Discussion, Moving Pictures. An interesting hour was spent and all felt greatly benefited. The I. B. W. meet with Mrs. M. Bibb on Thursday evening, July 16. The Sewing Aid of Mt. Zion A. M. E. church met at the church Thursday afternoon. The Silver Thimble club met at Mrs. H. Green's on Center avenue. Mrs. H. Green's on Center avenue. Mrs. Charles Taylor accompanied her gsanddaughter, Garner Fowler, to Chicago, where she will spend a few weeks. The Benevolent club has disbanded on account of the hot weather until about the first of September, when they will again resume their routine of business. Miss Searcy of Monmouth, Ill., is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson. Cured of Indigestion. Mrs. Sadie P. Clawson, Indiana, Pa. was bothered with indigestion. "My stomach pained me night and day," she writes. "I would feel bloated and have headache and belching after eating. I also suffered from constipation. My daughter had used Chamberlain's Tablets and they did her so much good that she gave me a few doses of them and insisted upon my trying them. They helped me as nothing else has done." For sale by all dealers. DAVENPORT NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Lewis of Kansas City, Mo., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'Neil of West Ninth street last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Harris of Wall street will change their residence to 617 Eastern avenue and will be pleased to see their friends after the 22nd inst. Mrs. Eugene Perkins of Ripley street is improving nicely and will soon be able to be out. She has been under the care of our excellent physician, Dr. Robt, Taylor. Quite a unique surprise was given Monday night, July 13th, on Miss Hazel Lorraine Busey in honor of her 18th birthday. About twenty-four of her friends were present. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. Clara Shepherd. Miss Hazel was the recipient of several useful and beautiful presents. Mrs. Gertrude Smith is on the sick list, overcome by heat. Mrs. Dr. Taylor is visiting at the home of the doctor's parents in Wyoming. Mrs. Chas. Buckner of Boston, Iowa, has been the guest of her son, Mr. Ed. Buckner, for several days, transportation business. Mr. and Mrs. Hocker have moved to Christy street in the residence of Mrs. Nida Green. Mrs. Hocker is an excellent dressmaker. Adah chapter, No. 10, of Rock Island entertained the R. G. M., Mrs. Madam Ross (O. E. S.), at the meeting in the afternoon. The R. G. M. delivered a very instructive lecture. It was highly appreciated. At night reception was given in her honor. Quite a large number attended. Mr. Moses Bush is very low at this writing. Mrs. Lucy Hopkins called on Mrs. S. V. Bean on Monday. Mrs. Munger of Helena, Ark., is visiting her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Munroe, of Christy street. COUNCIL, BLUFFS, IOWA. Rev J. H. FERRIEB, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, left Saturday morning for Sioux City to administer the Lord's supper. Mrs. Glover, evangelist, of Omaha, delivered a most excellent sermon at Bethel A. M. E. church both morning and evening during the absence of our pastor. There will be an old fashioned barbecue and picnic Monday, July 20th, at the old fair grounds, under the auspices of the stewards of Bethel A. M. E. church. Program at night. Thursday evening, July 16th, will be the Trip Around the World, stopping at Japan, Italy, France, China and other places of importance. At the Tabernacle Baptist church, Fourteenth and Avenue A. Mrs. F. Walker will entertain the women of the McClenlens club of South Omaha on Tuesday, July 14, at her home on Eighth avenue. The Misses Richardson, Cave, Turner and the Messrs. Herndon, Parks, and Cave spent a very pleasant 4th of July at Avoca, Iowa, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Collins. The picnic given the 4th by the Tabernacle Baptist church was a success. Mrs. Alice Davis, president of Bethel A. M. E. choir, is sick at this writing at her home on Seventh avenue. Mrs. Chas. Davis went to Clarinda on Sunday to spend the day with her Business Man Praises Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy Business Man Praises Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy Successful Merchant After Investigation Found a Remedy That Restored His Health. "This is Thanksgiving day in the state of Pennsylvania, and I want to ving day in the a, and I want to devote a part of my writing letter to you. On the 28th day of November,'10. I was stricken with heart failure in a family physician called it Angina Pectoris. I had from one to five attacks in 24 hours, in the latter part of my life. I wrote to the A. H. Miles Medical Co., for information concerning my case, and in reply I received a very kind and instructive letter, which I handed to my family doctor, and he told me to use your Remedies when I needed them. I gave me, so I did. I used five bottles of Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy and seven bottles of Dr. Miles' Nervine. I was confined to the house for about four months. The action of my heart is now and has been nonetheless in the months with this try recommend Dr. Miles' Nervine and Heart Remedy to do what they are intended for, if used according to directions. I thank you kindly for your advice in answer to my monthly reports. I am now sixty-five and have been in the mercantile business for thirty-five years and lived retired for the last thirteen years" A. B. HOLLINGER, Lincoln, Penn. Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy is sold and guaranteed by all druggists. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhard, Ind. Help For Those who have Stomach Trouble. After doctoring for about twelve years for a bad stomach trouble, and spending nearly five hundred dollars for medicine and doctors' fees, I purchased my wife one box of Chamberlain's Tablets, which did her so much good that she continued to use them and they have done her more good than all of the medicine I bought before—Samuel Boyer, Folsom, Iowa. This medicine is for sale by all dealers. The Old Reliable Place to get your meals PHONE RED 318 W. 3rd St 3027 Rooming House at 216-218 3rd St. VIVIAN L. JONES The very best service guaranteed Prices the lowest - - - - - - Calls answered promptly day or night No extra charges for distance—Reverse all phone charges PHONE: $ Maple 2548 Residence Wal. 6624. Office 519 East Court Ave Des Moines Every day in your talk and reading, on the street car, in the office, shop, and school some new question is sure to come up. You seek quick, accurate, encyclopedic, up-to-date information. This NEW CREATION will answer all your questions with final authority. 400,000 Words Defined. 3700 Pages. 600,000 Illustrations. 400,000 Words Defined. a dictionary with new divided page. A "Stroke of Attention." Write for specimen pages, 11-14 boundaries. Mention this publication in the FRAME a set of pocket maps. G. A. C. MERMAN CO. Eastingfield, Maine. H. S. A. husband, Mr. Chas. Davis, who is G. C. W. of A. F. and A. M. She was met by Mrs. R. T. Lande, W. M. of O. E. S. Rare Washington Portrait. A rare and curious mezzoot portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass. was auctioned on last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, etc" and was published March 14, 1801. by J. Hinton Lindon. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III, as it does the Father of His Country. Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this mezzoot has come under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and grains, sounds the keynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now in sist on yellow tinted or creamy flour, and will learn to realize that a natural flour very white can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in so far as glutens and muscle building values are concerned. "As from 85 to 90 per cent. of the large flour mills of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is far-reaching."—National Food Magazine Sleepiness A good remedy for sleepiness is to wet a towel and apply to the back of the neck, pressing it hard up against the base of the brain and fastening over this cloth to prevent too rapid evaporation. The effect will be prompt and pleasant, cooling the brain and inducing a sweet and peaceful slumber. Warm water is better than cold for the purpose. This remedy will prove useful to people suffering from overwork, excitement or anxiety. Phone Walnut 7104. A. A. Alexander C. E. Contractor and Builder Plans and Estimates Job Work a Specialty Des Moines Iowa When in Cedar Rapids call at Fields' Restaurant For Good Meals and Prompt Service 221 S. First Street E. Mme. Baum's O SHAMPOO DRIER AND HA Mme. Baum's Own Idea Patented DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB Patented April 1, 1914 Will straighten the most kinky and stubborn hair Will dry the hair after Shampoo. Will cultivate the hair and make it grow long and beautiful. The T-shirt is made by Made Special PRICE COMPLETE $2.50 We are the largest importers and Manufacturers of Colored People's Hair Goods. Send 2c stamp for our beautiful illustrated Catalogue. THE 60 DAYS OF LIFE Mme. Baum's Hair Emporium 488 - 8th Ave. New York City If It Is For Your Lodge WE HAVE IT! We manufacture Lodge Regalia for every Fraternal Society. 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If you use these preparations once you will power be without them, Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Meadames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. All orders promptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must accompany all orders. Agents wanted--Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashionable hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blonde St., Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 860 Inalat on Yellow Flour. displersnora 3635 Cornell Street Des Moines P ```markdown ``` IOWA STATE BYSTANDER And no power shall say me nay. The young men and women who are so fortunate as to finish school, or to have the finish in sight would do well to get this idea fixed in their minds: "And no power shall give me nay." Whatever your purpose, whatever your ideals, you can achieve them. But it must be your ideal; your idea, for all must come from within. PETER B. No one can live your life for you, no one can make a success for you. It is up to you to decide what you want to be. It is as well now as any other time to get some decision in your makeup. If you have your mind made up along a certain line of endeavor it is not necessary to ask Tom, Dick or Harry what he thinks about it. No man can think another man's thoughts, no one can do your work for you—and after all is said it is the work you do preparing yourself that counts. There is no royal road to accomplishment. The rich, the poor, the black, the white must all put in the time at hard work to get the reward of poler. One man is superior to another along certain lines because he has given more time to the subject. Some people get the idea that a diploma is the thing. You can buy for a hundred dollars; but diplomas enough diplomas to paper a room with are not knowledge; if they are rightfully earned they represent evidence of supposed work, but many undeserving get them. There is only one thing that counts more than anything else, after ability is ruled out, and that is love of the work selected. If you love the thing you want to do no power can hold you back, there will be no such word nor feeling as hardship. When a man is marching toward the goal of success he sees roses all along the way. It is only when you do not love your work that it is hard. Money seems to attract some people to different callings. As a rule the man that goes into a work merely for the money is not happy and does not make a grand success in the true sense of the word. There are things in life bigger than money, but it takes a big soul to see beyond the dollar. Love of work makes a man go on because he cannot stop doing the thing he loves. Pick out something you love and dream it and think it and keep it close to your heart and you will be it if you pay the price of time and effort—if you love it this will be a joy. The only difference in occupation or work is the excellence with which the work is done. One man is better than annotes only in proportion as he sticks to his ideals. The matter of spending time is what puts one man ahead of another; and there is no man who would not rather be the undisputed owner of five acres, or the After Using --- Agents wanted - Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashion- able hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and cobblings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blonde St., Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 880 Bannersblems Badges Emblems Books and Church Societies Gro Firm Regalia Co. K. LOVE, Pres. Kansas City, Mo AGENTS WANTED and district to ride and exhibit a sample Latest Model furnished by us. Our Rider Agents everywhere gro purchased for full particulare and special offer on your bicycle until you receive and it is free when you are anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in inrent, and allow TEN DAYS FREE TRIAL in not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bilt- to us at our expense and you will not be out one profit. BIGGES it is possible to make at one grade bicycles it may be our expense and you will not be out one profit. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buy- ing the motorcycle you guarantee behind your buy it by the bicycle you receive our catalogues and learn our unhoard and remarkable special offers. ASTONISHED we receive our beautiful catalogue and study your superb modern bicycle and we have a small profit you receive our catalogues and learn our unhoard and remarkable special offers. WE are satisfied with $10 profit you can sell our bicycle under your double price. WE are satisfied with $10 profit you can sell our bicycle under your double price. WE do not regularly handle second-hand bicycles, so we clean $30 to $80 or $10. Describes larger items. We repair improved bicycles in chains and ped. In jars, repair equipment of all kinds at all local retail prices. Puncture-Proof A SAMPLE PAIR FOR INTRODUCE, ONLY Books For all Lodge and Chu The Love Regina GEO, W. K. LOVE, 2418 Flora Ave. RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us made in factory cost. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you we ship to anyone anywhere in advance, properly fobile, available which time you may ride the bike if you are then not perfectly safe cycle ship to back to us at stourne. We run FACTORY PRICES possible in all factory cost. BICYCLE BEAUTIFUL LARGE BICYCLE OR MADE BICYCLE. DO NOT BUY a bicycle directed of us and have the most bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle directed of us and have the most factory prices and remarkable sy YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED the soundfullity low prices we can make bicycles for less money than any other factory cost. BICYCLE BEAUTIFUL LARGE BICYCLE OR MADE own same price at double our prices. We do not usually have a number on hand taken in trade by out promote a price ranging from $50 to $80. COASTER BRAKES, and equipment of all kinds. $10 00 Hedgethorn Puncture Self-healing Tires A TO INITI The regular retail price of these tires is $1,000 per pair, but to intro- duce we will sell you a simple pair for $50 (each with order $4.99). For all Lodge and Church Socities The Love Regalia Co. GEO, W. K. LOVE, Pres. 2418 Flora Ave. Kansas City, Mo EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a sample Latest Model Bicycle to all Bicycle Riders everywhere an amazing money fast. Write for full print or email your NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve your bicycle. We ship to anyone anywhere in the U. S. without a ent deposit in cash. We will accept any amount of money during which time you may ride the bicycle and but it to any test year before. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying a factory price. The manufacturer guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUT. ANY price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unharrend of factory prices and remarkable special offers. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalina, the wonderfully low prices we can make you this year. We sell the hite grade $500 factory cake. Bicycle BREWER. We are satisfied with 90% profit on your own factory cake. Bicycle BREWER. Order filled the day received. MICROSTHOPK RECORD MASTERSTONE 2020 punctures without allowing air to escape. They weigh less than an ordinary fire, the puncture resistant qualities of the fabric are superior to the prepared fabric on the bread. The regular price of these fires is $10.00 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are offering $15.00 per pair, $8.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We will ship C, O, D, on approval. You do We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby many you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and onclose this you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and onclose this good quality equipment and onclose this equipment mandatory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride master, run faster and any tire you have ordered overseas may be delivered. We will deliver a pair of these tires you will give us on your order. We want you to send us a train order IF YOU NEED TIRES any way you can send us a train order Functional Tires and Sandy Cushion Tires and Sandy Cushion kinds of tires and binder equipments and smaller a traction equipment DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal address. DO NOT know the It could only a postal to learn everything. Write it HOW! J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY best waiter in the country, or the finest window washer in the world that to be a mediocre doctor, or a poor preacher if he could get the ideas out of his head that the one was a little better had another superior only in the ability to excel in their work; clothes and wind power do not make man, if in your heart you desire to be a man no power can say you nay. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION An Irishman who had begun to press photography went into a shop to purchase a small bottle in which to mix some of his solutions. Seeing one he wanted, he asked the chemist how much it would be. "Well," said the chemist, "it will be two or as it is but if you want anything in it, I won't charge you for the bottle." "Then," said Fat. "but a work in it." The Youth's Companion No Present like it for any one in any home at any price. Give it to whom you will, you will find all the family looking for it. It is more than 52 numbers filled with delightful reading—it is an influence for all that is best in home and American life. 52 times a year ~ not 12 Christmas Coupon Cut this out and send it with $2.00 for The Companion for 1914, and we will send FREE all the issues for the remaining weeks of 1913 and The Companion Practical Home Calendar for 1914. THE YOUTH COMPANION 1416 Burlington Street Boston, Mass. Subscriptions Received at this Office See Our Family Celebration Offer Elsewhere Regalia NURGUE INDULGE FROM PUNCTURES I, Tamke, or Glass will not let the air out. I, Tamke, or Glass will not let the air out. DESCRIPTION. Made in all sizes. DESCRIPTION. Made in all sizes. riding, very durable. a special quality of rubber, which never be comes porous and which closes up small FREE F R R E E E 1914 Catalogue COLORBU PEOPLES HAIR We are the largest importers and manufacturers of colored peoples hair and the most reliable firm in this line. We make wigs, switches, braids, transformations and all styles of hair that can comb and wash the same as your own. We also sell straightening combs, hair nets and cut hair by the pound. We guarantee all goods, and if not satisfied money will be refunded. Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send 2c stamp for illustrated book. Humania Hair Company Dept 61 23 Dumse St, New York Best Diarrhoea Remedy. If you have ever used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy you know that it is a success. Sam F. Guin, Whatley, Ala., writes: "I had measles and got caught out in the rain, and it settled in my stomach and bowels. I had an awful time, and had it not been for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy I could not possibly have lived but a few hours longer, but thanks to this remedy, I am now well and strong." For sale by all dealers. Let us all subscribe and pay for The Iowa State Bystander and stop borrowing your neighbor's paper. Twenty-five Cents is the Price of Peace. The terrible itching and smarting, incident to certain skin diseases, is almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price, 25 cents. For sale by all dealers. We Knock the Spots Out of Things Ladies' and Gents' garments cleaned and dyed in a superior manner Send us your garments and have them cleaned clean. The Perfection Thos. Bush Proprietor 1012 Walnut St. Work called for and delivered. Our service is perfect. Phone Walnut 6182 Furniture Notice the thick rubber tree "A" and puncture strips "B" on the present cut outting. This tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. JOHN L. 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Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all classes, all societies, all religious denominations, irrespective of your personal whims or ideas. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia ..... Miss May Davis Oskaloosa ..... Luella B. Franklin Washington ..... N. L. Black Burlington ..... Mrs. L. M. Abel Mt. Pleasant ..... Mrs. M. Burnugh Monmouth. Ill ..... Georgia Norwood Colfax ..... Miss Stella Plierson Minneapolis ..... Mrs. R. L. Buttner Cedar Rapids, Iowa ..... Mrs. M. May Terry Moline, Iowa ..... Miss Mamie Ritchie Buxton ..... Richard Stewart Sioux City ..... Miss Goldie Hackley Clinton ..... A. A. Bush Council Bluffs ..... Miss Minnie Cave Centerville ..... Mrs. C. Reed Macon, Mo ..... Lucy Harris Mason City ..... 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Phone Maple 3078 Des Moines, Iowa Don't Forget the Place to get Wall Paper at Right Prices 20,000 Rolls from which to select. We hang paper, do paper cleaning, painting and picture framing. H. Jesse Miller 813 Locust St. Wal. 1565 ---