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THE BYSTANDER Pay Boost and read The Bystander XXIII No. 37 MONMOUTH. ILL Mrs. Hettie Hubbard was called to Kentucky on Wednesday by the death of her father. Miss Marie Saunders fell Monday and badly sprained her arm. Mr. Henry Moore spent Sabbath in Galesburg. Mr. John Webb and Miss Lulu Lewis were quietly married Sabbath evening at the Calvary Baptist church parsonage by Rev. H. L. Forte. Mr. Albert Julian of Kansas is visiting relatives here. The Illinois club of the St. James A. M. E. church gave a Martha Washington tea at the church Thursday evening. Mr. Luke Osborne was called home to Kentucky by the death of his father. Miss Dorothy Hawkins of Galesburg spent Sunday here with relatives and friends. Mrs. Sandy Clarke and children returned home to Galesburg, after a week's visit here with relatives. OSKALOOSA, IOWA The Progressive League meet in regular session Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. J. Penney. Mrs. M. Kelly and children left Wednesday night for Atchison, Kans., where they will make their future home. Rev. Kelly goes later. Revival meeting is still going on at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Hattie Coleman is perfectly willing to stay as long as there is work being accomplished. W. C. Coleman returned to his work Monday morning, after several weeks' confinement. He is yet very weak. After being confined to the house by illness for several weeks past, Mrs. Luella Spicer returned Monday to her home in Ottumwa. Mrs. Florence Smith and children, who have been visiting relatives in Des Moines extensively, returned Saturday and are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Henderson. Mrs. Cerice Barquette and children, Miss Maxine and Master John, came up from Ottumwa on Saturday night and was over Sunday guests in the parental Barquette home. Later in the day they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Moore. They returned home Sunday night. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Crayton entertained a few friends at 6 o'clock dinner on last Friday evening. Mrs. Tiffin does not improve and still is in a serious condition. The King's Jewels, Miss Nora Motts' Sunday school class, had a Valentine party at the home of the teacher on last Wednesday afternoon and the young ladies spent a very pleasant time. Games and music were indulged in and refreshments were served. The stewardesses of the A. M. E. church held their election recently and the result was as follows: President, Mrs. Emma Hall; vice president, Mrs. Emma Black; secretary, Miss Nora Motts; treasurer, Mrs. Eva Gwinn. Founders' Day was observed in a calm way on last Sabbath and a nice sum was raised for the cause. Mrs. Emma Black was indisposed a few days last week, but is now on the road to recovery. The new board of stewardesses will have their first rally under the new regime on next Sabbath, when they expect to make a great showing. Rev. Greer will deliver the evening discourse. Mrs. G. W. Turner has been sick for the past couple of weeks, but a slight improvement in her condition is now noticeable. Harley Palmer, a former Washingtonian, made a short visit with friends in the city one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wallace are contemplating moving back to Washington in the near future, so the report goes. Mrs. Henry Campbell and Mrs. Chas. McKain, who have been sick, are convalescing. The Washington Social club had a skating party at the west end reservoir on Monday night of last week. Willis Turner is the night man at the C., R. I. & P. pumping station. On last Friday night Mrs. N. L. Black invited some friends in to surprise and assist Mr. B. in celebrating his birthday. About thirty-five responded to the invite and a jolly good time was had by all present. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by several young ladies. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Cecile Ballew that has been sick most of the winter, is now doing nicely. Mrs. Hattie Lambert is expected for a visit at the H. Campbell home this week. Word from Messrs. Harvey and Horace Spencer of Mason City informs us that the Spencer Bros., of whom there are four, intend to incorporate under the firm name of Spencer Bros. & Co., and expect to enlarge in their business, that of cement and concrete work. We are glad to be thus informed and wish for them continued prosperity. By the way, have you noticed the DES MOINES. IOWA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1917. new features that are being promoted by The Bystander publishers? That should prompt anyone who is in arrears with their subscription to hurry and pay, so that these may be kept up and new ones added from time to time. It seems to me sometimes that some people seem to think that a newspaper can be run on wind, but such is not the case, no more than you could exist wholly on wind. We would suggest that those who are in arrears be fair and pay and get rid of that conscience whipping that has been going on within you for several years. Florence Hall was ill a few days last week, but is now O. K. The A. M. E. Sunday school scholars are practicing on the Easter program. are practicing on the Lasser program Messrs. Boyd Berdo and A. L. Hall market sixty-seven of their hogs this week. They averaged 250 pounds and for which $12.10 per hundred was paid to Messrs. Berdo and Hall. Wasn't that a nice bunch? Let everybody be out to church Sabbath night to hear the Rev. Greer and assist in the stewardess rally. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Turner was slightly indisposed this week, but is better at this writing. CLARINDA. IOWA. An entertainment was given at the Masonic hall last Saturday evening by Mrs. Cora Jones. A neat sum was realized. The Crochet club was entertained last Monday at the home of Mrs. Joe Jones. Souvenirs of George Washington hatchets were used as place cards. A 1 o'clock dinner was given at the home of Mrs. Henry Ferrior last Sunday. An elegant three-course dinner was served. After dinner music was furnished by victrola. All claim Mr. and Mrs. Ferrior to be royal entertainers. Mr. L. W. Williams is out of town on business this week. Mrs. E. B. Cook is suffering with la gripe and asthma this week. The ladies of the Mite Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. E. B. Cook. An enjoyable time was had by all those present. Sister D. W. Brown, who has been suffering with la gripe, is much better. If you have any news for the Bystander please call Bell 272 R. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Mr. Forest Martin sprained his ankle while playing football at the high school. Mrs. Elizabeth Carter of Moline, Ill., is visiting friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown entertained Mr. and Mrs. James Aiken at Sunday dinner. Mrs. M. F. Lowery very successfully planned a birthday party for Mr. E. C. Thomas on Thursday, the 15th. Mr. Thomas is leader of class No. 1. Only members of his class were present. They presented him with a nice Bible. Miss Ada Sims suffered a very painful cut on her hand Saturday and was unable to play for the choir Sunday. She is better at this writing. The anniversary program that was to have been given at Mt. Zion Baptist church February 4th, but was postponed on account of the severe weather, was held Sunday. Splendid music was rendered by the choir, also the Monroe county quartet. Mrs. Cornie Hicks, who has been in the hospital in Iowa City for several weeks, returned home Friday. She is feeling some better. Mr. Wm. Robinson was taken suddenly ill Thursday, but is all right again. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Milligan visited Mr. and Mrs. James Aiken on Sunday afternoon at their new home, "Fairview." Those on the sick list this week are Mrs. Charles Searcy, Mrs. Dota Weatherall and W. H. Lavell. The strongest recommendation any article may receive is a favorable word from the user. It is the recommendations of those who have used it that makes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy so popular. Mrs. Amanda Gierhart, Waynesfield, Ohio, writes, "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been used in my family off and on for twenty years and it has never failed to cure a cough or cold." Obtainable everywhere. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. The Valentine supper given by the members of Mt. Zion Baptist church Wednesday evening, February 14th, was a decided success. The Old Folks' concert given by the stewards and stewardesses of Malone A. M. E. church Thursday evening, February 15th, was a success financially and socially. Mr. and Mrs. Martin of Kansas City are in the city. Mrs. J. W. Norris, who was operated on at the Hillside Sanitarium on Saturday afternoon, February 17th, is doing fine. Mr. G. L. Yearwood has returned from St. Paul, where he was called on account of the illness of his mother. Miss Arabelle Dowdy spent Sunday in Yankton visiting friends. Miss Mildred Morgan of Yankton spent the week-end in the city. Miss Laura Askew, Miss Helen Dowdy and Mrs. M. Smith presided at a 4 o'clock tea Friday afternoon, February 19th, in honor of Mrs. Henry Leach. An enjoyable afternoon was spent. Miss Arabelle Dowdy and Mr. George Yearwood entertained at dinner Monday evening, February 19th, Miss Gladys Brown, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. M. Askew. An enjoyable evening was had. All persons having news for The Bystander please call Bell phone 1597 or to send it to 1780 Riverside avenue. AMES, IOWA. Mr. J. W. Neely of Buxton, Iowa, attended the Short Course at the Iowa State College this month and was much impressed with the college, as well as the little city. Mr. Wm. Cain entertained very delightfully a few friends Saturday evening in honor of Miss McNolia Sears at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Glater. The refreshments were served by Mrs. Geo. Glater and Mrs. Edwin Gater. Mrs. G. Cleggett spent Sunday at her home in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gater entertained Monday evening complimentary to their house guests, Mrs. Geo. Young and Miss McNolia Sears of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. Clarence Coffman of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dancing and cards were the amusements of the evening and a dainty two-course luncheon was served. All present had an enjoyable time. Miss Hamilton of Hot Springs, Ark., arrived in the city Sunday night to make her future home. COUNCIL. BLUFFS. IOWA. The Mission Circle meets Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. E. Walker, 1317 West Broadway. The Silver Leaf club will give a chitling supper Tuesday night at the church. Good services Sunday. Collection all day $13.56. The sick in the city are Mr. S. M. Fields, Mrs. Lottie Smith, Mrs. Mattie Turner, Mr. Tom Wright, Mrs. E. Walker and Mr. Geo. Thompson. Mrs. Bessie B. Peyton and daughter, Alice, left Monday night for Kansas City, Mo. CLINTON, IOWA. Mrs. M. O. Culberson since returning from the hospital has been feeling quite well, until last week she suffered a change. At this time she is feeling some better. Mr. A. W. Judon filled the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. church on last Sunday evening, taking as the theme of his discourse "Faith," which he handled in an interesting manner. Mrs. Grah... sister of Mrs. M. O. Culberson, returned to her home in St. Paul on Saturday, after a visit of a week. Curtis C. Bush spent last week in Chicago. Mrs. Holland Williams has returned home from Chicago, where she was called three weeks ago on account of the death of her brother, Jas. Moreland. Deceased for several years made his home in Clinton. His illness, pneumonia, was of only three days' duration. At the time of his death he was aged 31 years. He is survived by his mother, a sister, Mrs. Nora Harrison, both of Chicago; two brothers, John of Kansas City, Mo., and Richard of La Grange, Ga., his wife, Maude, and numerous friends. M. O. Culberson and family are now located in a home on Tenth avenue, moving last week. Curtis Bush has accepted a position with the city garage in this city. Allen Endeavor League will have charge of the evening service on next Sunday. An interesting program will be rendered commemorating the life of Richard Allen. The quarterly meeting for the second quarter is scheduled for the third Sunday in March. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. An excellent Douglas-Lincoln program was given by the ladies of the A. M. E. church Tuesday, February 13th. There was a large attendance, and after the program refreshments were served. A neat sum was cleared. Mrs. Leona has returned to her home in Keokuk, after spending a week with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burnaugh returned Tuesday from Galesburg, where they accompanied the remains of Miss Julia Evans. The Missionary society will meet Friday with Mrs. Ione Burnaugh. The Mothers' Council will meet on Wednesday, with Mrs. Sherman Keith. The Garfield Foster home is quarantined with smallpox. So far this is the only colored family that has been quarantined, but there are a great number of cases among white people. Rev. Hubbard and son, William, and Miss Bernice Page were Fairfield visitors Thursday. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. McNeal were Fairfield visitors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Green are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Thomas is very ill at her home on Saunders street. Miss Dorothy Green, who has been seriously ill, remains about the same. Mr. Ralph Burnaugh, who is working in Ottumwa, spent Sunday at his home. On February 3, 1917, occurred the death of Miss Julia Evans, after a severe illness of several years. She died Saturday evening at 10 o'clock. Miss Evans was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1866. For many years she has lived in Mt. Pleasant, making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burnaugh. Julia was a member of the Second Baptist church. The remains were taken to Galesburg on Monday. Tuesday a. m. at 10 o'clock a very impressive service was conducted by Rev. N. B. Scott of that place. The remains were interred by the side of her foster parents at Green Mound cemetery. COLFAX NEWS. (Special to Hystander.) Rev. Terrell preached two soul stirring sermons morning and evening. The Consolidated Coal Company wants six or eight good colored coal miners. Mrs. Cooper visited her sister, Mrs. James Jeffery in Mason City last week James Jeffery in Mason City last week Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Gaines, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Strothers. Mr. Redmon has returned to our city to remain indifinitely. The entertainment given by the Deaconess of the church was a financial success. Mrs. Bundy of Des Moines is visiting her brother, Rev. Clark. Mrs. Icum Vaughn is registered at the Battle House. Miss Minnie Alexander is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jones of Des Moines. Home and Foreign Mission society will meet with Mrs. Terrell Thursday at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. White has returned to Colfax to remain for the rest of the winter. Mr. James Toney has started to work In mine No. 8. His many friends are glad to see him at home again and hope that other industrious miners will come here, as work is offered to such men. MACON, MO., NEWS. The Vine and Broadway Baptist church will start protracted meeting beginning with Monday night. Rev. J. W. Underwood has been able to secure the assistance of Rev. Ivory of Bedukey, Kentucky. Quite a number are on the sick Iist, Lloyd Davis, Mr. James Enix, Mrs. H. C. McGill, Mr. Jackson Guy, Mrs. Eddie Maroy, Aunt Caroline Croaket, Cecil Henderson and Lena Perkins. Mrs. Lena Oliver of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was called to the bedside of her son, Mrs. Cecil Henderson, who remains better as we go to press. Mr. Captain Austin remains the same as we go to press. The students of Western college are getting over with their term examinations. Mrs. Devolna Johnson Perkins was called to the bedside of her husband, Mr. Lenas Perkins. Miss Tennie Brooks is on the sick list. Mrs. Cora Holmes Logan spent a few days in our city and on her way home sie was escorted by her mother, Mrs. Susan Brown, who has been sick the greater part of the winter. Mrs. G. T. Stocks spent a few days at her home in Ashley, Mo. The A. M. E. Church Sewing Circle met at the cozy home of Mrs. W. Grant. A delightful two-course lunch-eon was served and a joyous evening was spent by all. Mrs. Austin returned to her home in Ohio, after an indefinite stay with her daughter, Mrs. Fox. The program and cake prize which was given by Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Jackson for the benefit of the Vine and Broadway Sunday school was very good. Miss Fay Bell and Miss Alma McElroy were the contestants. Both young ladies are the Polish students of Western college. Miss McElroy received the cake, bringing in the amount of $13.95, and Miss Fay Bell received a beautiful box of bon bons, bringing in the amount of $6.00. Mr. Floyd Ancell is able to be out again. The Vine and Broadway Baptist Missionary Circle met at the beautiful home of Mrs. Rosa Adams on Friday evening. The hostess, Mrs. R. Adams, entertained and was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Pauline Lawson, and Mrs. Carrie Bird. A very interesting talk was made by the president, Mrs. D. L. Howard, after which Miss C. Alice Harris sang a solo, "The NDE , 1917. Rose," by Scharwanker, after which a delightful and most bountiful lunch was served, twenty-five being present. At the closing Miss Harris played "Home Sweet Home." All present voted Mrs. Adams a royal entertainer. Mrs. Mabel Finney of St. Louis, Mo., passed through Macon on Monday evening en route for St. Paul, Minn., being called there by the illness of her sister, Mrs. W. Coleman. Mrs. Victoria Brassell was called to the bedside of her niece in Moberly. Only a few out of town guests were able to attend the Valentine party and dance which was given by Misses Lewis, Jackson and Pleasant. Mr. Jimmie Johnson of Brookfield, Mo., was the guest of Miss Nellie Lewis on Wednesday evening. News was received in our city Monday evening concerning the death of Mr. Sanford Garnett of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Macon, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Garnett for the greater time have been residents of Macon, but recently departed for Nebraska to make their home. Mrs. Ellen Oliver departed Sunday morning for a visit in St. Louis, Mo. Owing to the illness of the hostess the Macon Women's club was unable to hold their regular meeting Saturday. Well how do you expect the paper to run when you do not pay your bills. Subscribe for the Bystander. CARNEY, IOWA. (Special.) In honor of her son, Wesley Orphieus Burrell, Jr.'s, 8th birthday, Mrs. W. H. Burrell invited a number of little boys and girls to a party Saturday, February 17th, to help celebrate the occasion. On the table was a beautiful white cake with eight tiny pik candles. The little folks had a merry time. A two-course lunch was served. OTTUMWA ITEMS. Mrs. Luella Spicer has returned from Oskaloosa. Mrs. Lydia Williams, who is in the hospital with pneumonia, is better. Rev. Charles Johnson of Kirksville, Mo., preached two soul-stirring sermons at the Second Baptist church on Sunday. Rev. Johnson is a poet and gave a reading to the Chickasaw Campfire at their social center Sunday afternoon. Mr. Smith Hearrold has been indisposed, but is able to be out again. The treat of the season was the musical by the Campfire Girls and a lecture by Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines, president A. F. C. W. clubs. A large crowd was present. The musical numbers were excellent and the address by Mrs. Brown was full of deep thought and enjoyed by all. She spoke of the work of the Iowa Federation and unveiling of the picture of Booker T. Washington in May and also of the work of the National Association of Colored Women, who are endeavoring to raise $15,000 to restore the home of Frederick Douglass to its former beauty and make it to Negroes a monument as Mt. Vernon is to the nation. Mrs. Francis Hicks, president of the I. B. W., entertained Mrs. Brown at a reception Tuesday evening. A number of women were out to meet her and an enjoyable evening was spent. While in the city Mrs. Brown was the guest of Mrs. Helena Downey, the first president of the I. F. C. W. C. ALBIA IOWA. (Special.) The A. M. E. church will open a revival Sunday, February 25th. The revival will be conducted by Rev. R. H. Cato of Ottumwa. The church sent out a very capable lookout committee, consisting of Mrs. E. F. Butler, Mrs. Pearl Thomas, Mrs. B. T. Lewis and Mr. Pearl Thomas. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Dowden, and the members of the church hope by this means and Divine guidance to give the church a spiritual uplift. We also solicit the prayers of the saints everywhere. Our quarterly meeting will convene on March 4th. All are welcome. Chance to Move Up. "We have parted forever. He write me to send back the ring." "Te'blm to call for it," advised the experienced friend.—Louisville One of the Journal. Proper Bestowal of Charity Bell bons, out aptist auti- tive Fri- R. listed Law- iny- presi- which Dickens: There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs; and hence it is that diseased sympathy and compassion are every day expended on out-of-the way objects, when only too many demands upon the legitimate exercise of the same virtues in a healthy state are constantly within the sight and hearing of the most unobservant person alive. In short, charity must have its romance, as the novelist or the playwright must have his. The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents PLEA FOR SELF-RE Charles G. Davenport' Good Advice Young Men in Business. This is a hard world in business. It always has been and always will be. There are many good and generous men in it. There are many who will lend a helping hand to you in your adversity, but in the need of you will not find them among the men who tried to get you to embark in speculation with your little surplus and to sell you something which would help you to "easy money." Be self-reliant. Make your own investment into investments. When you cannot, put your money in a good savings bank. Distrust the financial demagogues as you distrust the political demagogues. Keep your hand on your pocketbook as you travel life-first, to give always in proportion as your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fraud what you need for yourself and you now will then, writes Mr. Dawes in the Saturday Evening Post, have your hand where most of the other follows have only their eyes. In this alone you will have the advantage of them No More Gold Lace for Arghana. No more Lace for Afghanism. The ameer has published an edifice which applies to all parts of Afghanistan, prohibiting the import into the country of all kinds of gold lace, including embroidered kullas lungis and embroidered shoes. The ameer is evidently actuated by a desire to prevent his subjects from spending their hard earned money on showy dress. It is the poorer classes who are notoriously addicted to this extravagance which his majesty has decided to check. The gold laced coat of the Afghan is decidedly handsome, and although the ameer has acted wisely in bringing into general use clothing less costly, his majesty's orders will doubtless be received by his subjects with rather mixed feelings. College Course in Politics The Columbia university belongs the credit of offering the first course designated to give students a practical knowledge of the conduct of political affairs. That institution has asked the bureau of municipal research in New York to give the members of the class the benefit of the experience it has derived from the study of the affairs of that city, and the invitations has been accepted. The growing demand for the adoption of the scientific methods of city governments tends support to the view that college men will be in demand in this department of the public service, hence the propriety and usefulness of a university course established on the lines indicated by the innovation at Columbia. Haltlans a Laz. Lot. Sydney Brooks, writing to the London Chronicle about Haiti, says the Haitians were the first people in the world to abolish slavery, and Mrs. C. R. Miller, writing in Leslie's Weekly, says of Haiti: "In that little republic covering about 10,000 square miles within five days' call of New York, one may encounter more strange complications and a greater disregard for human life than in the remote countries of the east. Situated in the very heart of the West Indies, where civilization exists in a high degree, Haiti alone has kept her doors closed to progress. She became an independent state more than 100 years ago. Her rich lands were already under cultivation, but the lazy natives allowed the plantations to go to ruin, and forests have grown up instead." Farm Employment for Criminals Farm Employment for Criminals. Gov. Harris of Ohio believes that criminals can be employed on a farm with advantage to themselves and the state. He proposes that prisoners in the penitentiary who are not condemned criminals be transferred to the reformatory and put to work on the state farm. "It is the conditions of our cities that breed crime," says the governor. "Most of it can be traced to idleness and drink, and idleness is frequently the cause of drink. There is little drink in the country and practically no idleness. If the young man who had slipped over the bounds of a law were taught scientific farming he would come to like it and escape the associates who carry him down when he returns to the city." Milk an Intoxicant New York City alone consumes an qually 840,000,000 quarts of milk. We drink 2,300,000 quarts a day. And this does not include mothers' milk for infants; just cows' milk—watered and unwatered, for both infants and adults. "Milk," says Emerson. "is readily made intoxicating in warm climates simply by agitation. This feature was quickly discovered." It being placed in a skin and slung from the shoulder or over the back. It was agitated by the motion of the hunter, and fermentation was soon well under way. The skin was undoubtedly none too clean, some milk of the previous day being left in it, which would not be a travesty. 9 THE BYSTANDER JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1917 Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America, and Western Baptist Association. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. Advertising rates for display ads, 25 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. 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Do not send in names of persons at parties or receptions nor send in programs to be published before or after the event. Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon the event. 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 Washington ..... N. L. Black Monmouth, Ill.. Mrs. Bernice Metlock Colfax ..... Mrs. Gertrude Broddus Minneapolis ..... Mrs. R. L. Buttner Clinton ..... A. A. Bush Maeon, Mo ..... Lucy Harris Mason City ..... Mrs. Maud Brewton Keokuk ..... Miss Ruth Bland St. Paul, Minn ..... Mrs. Hattie Hicks Scandia, Iowa ..... Mrs. J. M. Montague Rock Island, Ill ..... Mr. Earle Reynolds Davenport ..... Mrs. D. J. Johnson Oskaloosa ..... Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville .. Miss Cora M. Crittenden Monmouth, Ill.. Miss Bernice Metlock St. Paul, Minn ..... Mrs. Mattie Hicks Omaha, Neb ..... Miss Murel Brown Ottawa ..... Mrs. W. H. Thompson Moberly, Mo ..... Miss Lee Etta Owens Dalton, Mo ..... Prof. R. H. Payne Chillicothe, Mo ..... V. E. Williams Sioux City ..... Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda ..... Mrs. G. N. Nowling Buxton, Iowa ..... Miss Gussie Mardis Cedar Rapids, Iowa ..... Mrs. C. Harrison EDITORIALS GEORGE WASHINGTON. Yesterday 185 years ago George Washington was born in Mt. Vernon, Va., of common parentage. At an early age he became a surveyor and was early engaged in the Indian warfare, and when the revolutionary war came on young George Washington was early to offer his services to fight against England for America's freedom. He went and led the little band of hungry, half clad continental army through the horrors of the cold winters at Valley Forge and endured all kinds of real hardships for eight long years against the English army for our freedom and finally won and organized the federation of states, and later, on on the 4th day of July, 1776, our declaration of independence was declared, stating that we were thence and forever free (while this statement was only partially true). So we today acclaim George Washington the first in war, first in peace and first president. FEBRUARY. Those who are so fortunate or unfortunate to be born beneath this month can enjoy some honors and phonemes that no other calendar month offers. First, February is the shortest month in the year. Second, it is the only month that increases its number of days occasionally. Third, it is the only month that has two legal holidays. Fourth, There were more noted and distinguished Americans born in the February star than any other month, namely: The ground hog birthday the 2nd; Daniel Boone on the 11th; then Abraham Lincoln on the 12th; then St. Valentine's day the 14th; Frederick Douglass day about the 17th; Elihu Root, ex-secretary of state, on the 16th, and on February 19th Adeline Patti, the great singer, was born, and George Washington on the 22nd, and on the 26th Victor Hugo was born, and on the 28th Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph, and our Hon. Edwin Harlan, curator of the historical building, also Editor Thompson's only daughter, Enola V. Beat this little month and you will go some. OUR NEW MAGAZINES The Champion Magazine and the Half Century Magazine, both published in Chicago, which started last summer, have been making their appearance each month and growing better and more interesting each issue. We hope they may both succeed. The Champion February number was a Douglass number and very fine. The Half Century is a woman's magazine, the finest ever produced by our race in America. A FORMER IOWA MAN MAKING GOOD We have just received a letter from Geo. Yarwood of Sioux City saying that his brother, G. A. Yarwood, who formerly lived there, is located in the Barbadoes and owns a large daily paper there. He has also been a member of the legislature there. His brother, George, who now lives in Sioux City, is highly respected there. He will soon leave to go into business with his brother. He is a 32d degree Mason, belonging to Regent lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. M. Their mother lives in St. Paul, Minn. Below we run a clipping from the Sioux City daily paper (white): Negroes Publish Daily—George Yarwood of the Yale Shoe Co. has received a copy of the Barbadoes Standard from his brother, G. A. Yarwood, who is a member of the legislative assembly of Barbadoes. This paper is printed by West Indian Negroes at Bridgetown, and consists of eight pink pages of ordinary newspaper size. The February number of the Southern Workman (Published by the Hampton Institute Press) contains an interesting illustrated article on "Hampton at Penn school," which shows what sixteen of its graduates are doing to help their people on St. Helena Island, S.C. as workers at Penn School and the surrounding community. Another illustrated paper describes the wonderful tapestries and methods of weaving of the ancient Indians of Peru. "The Idol of Black Creek' relates the amusing, yet pathetic, experiences of a young rural colored girl in her struggle for an education, and shows how the desire to serve, inspired by her school, changed a whole community. How the race cooperate in social service work in Nashville is told in an article entitled "Cooperation for Community Betterment," and the need of cooperation within the race is set forth in a paper "Recreations in the Lives of Young People," by the physical director of Hampton Institute. Another paper traces the history of the Pquot Indian nation from the days of its glory to the pitiful remnant now existing near Groton, Conn. The recent Tuskegee Conferences and Negro Migration Conference in New York are treated editorially. Other editorials deal with the latest report of the National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes, the Old Kansas National Monument, and the proposed Harris Barrett Memorial at the colored girl's reformatory at Peake, Va. YOUR LAST CHANCE Recently we published in these columns an offer of The Youth's Companion an McCall's Magazine, both for a full year, for only $2.10, including a McCall Dress Pattern. The high price of paper and ink has obliged McCall's Magazine to raise their subscription price February 1 to 10 cents a copy and 75 cents a year—so that the offer at the above price must be withdrawn. Until March 31 our readers have the privilege or ordering both publications for a full year, including the choice of any 15-cent McCall Dress Pattern, for only $2.10. The amount of reading, information and entertainment contained in the fifty-two issues of The Youth's Companion and the value of twelve monthly fashion numbers of McCall's at $2.10 offer a real bargain to every reader of this paper. This two-at-one-price offer includes: 1 The Youth's Companion—52 issues 2 The Companion Home Callendar for 1917. 3 McCall's, Magazine—12 fashion numbers. 4 One 15-cent McCall Dress Pattern --your choice from your first copy of McCall's—if you send a two-cent stamp with your selection THE YOUTH'S COMPANION Subscribe for and read your own Bystander and quit borrowing your neighbor's or quit going to the public library to read it. THE BYSTANDER CHICAGO ENJOYS MUSICAL FEAST Celebrates Composers' Day With Harmony and Eloquence. RAGIAL MELODIES EXTOLLED J. Rosamond Johnson, Composer and Singer, Recalls Dvorak's Praise of Negro Music as Only Original American Source—Danquet Closes Memorable Occasion. Chicago. This city is rapidly developing into a musical center. During the past year it has welcomed many noted colored musicians, among them Mrs. Maud Cuney Hare of Boston, but it was reserved to Miss Eloise Davis Carey, a graduate of Northwestern university and a short story writer of brilliance and promise, to give Chicago recently the musical sensation of the season. She conceived the idea of celebrating Composers' day and honoring composers of African descent. The result was that the Sunday Afternoon Club of the Institutional Church, of which Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D., is pastor, gave a recital, with J. Rosandon Johnson, the composer baritone of New York city, as the star, which not only filled the auditorium, but also crowded the galleries. The unique feature of the recital was that several of the compositions of J. Rosandon Johnson, "Deep River" and another composition of H. T. Burleigh and "Listen to the Lambs," by Dett, colored composers, were rendered during the evening, as well as the works of some of the world's masters of song. Mr. Johnson was supported by Bethel choir, James A. Mundy choirmaster; E. Marie Summers, reader, and Pauline James Lee, contralto. Walter E. Gossatt was the accompanist. An unexpected pleasure was afforded the audience by the appearance of Clarence Lee, violinist, who played with feeling and power. His handling of the bow revealed not only perfect mastery of the instrument, but that fire and passion which made Joseph Douglass famous as a violinist. Miss Lee appeared in Indian costume and sang Indian songs. Her singing of "The White Dawn Is Stealing," by Charles Cadman, was thrilling and appealing. And her intense, magnetic personality, her full soprano and the thrilling contralto showed at their best in her singing of "The Rose," by Lieurance. Professor Mundy's chorus did Dett's "Listen to the Lambs" justice, and that is saying a great deal. But the audience was interested most in the star of the evening, J. Rosamond Johnson, the composer and head of the musical settlement of New York. Mr. Johnson's singing was not extraordinary, but he made a decided hit as an entertainer and instructor nevertheless. He has a dignified and impressive personality. He prefaced his second appearance by stating that the motif of "Walk Together, Children," was developed by Anton Dvorkin in the "Symphony to the New World," which is played every year. He also stated that Dvorkin said that the Negro melodies were the only original American music and that the motif in "Go Down, Moses," was as strong as the motif in Slegfried. Then Mr. Johnson illustrated several spirituals, such as "Swing Low, Sweet Charlot," "Walk Together, Children," and "Nobody Knows the Trouble I See," and sang "Lil Gal," his own composition. In his third appearance Mr. Johnson changed his program. After he had sung "I Attempt From Love's Slickness to Fly," by Purcell, he displayed his skill as a pianist. He played "The Banjo Song," his own composition, with technique and power. Then he played and sang "Under the Bamboo Tree," another of his own productions, and closed with the "Levee Scene" and "Roll Them Cotton Bales," which took the house by storm. On the whole, Mr. Johnson is a pleasing and gifted entertainer. After the exercises the invited guests repaired to the Neighborhood Parlor, where the Composers' day banquet, embracing ten courses, was served. Miss Annabel Carey, Miss Emma Simpson Davis, P. B. Prescott, Jr., and Dr. H. W. B. Garnes formed the banquet committee. Mrs. A. J. Carey, an alumna of Atlanta university, who made a reputation as a teacher in the southland, prepared a set of postprandial speeches, which rivaled the brilliant concert and the delicious food. Literature, art, music and the drama were discussed not only in their racial and Negro, but in their broad and universal aspects. Rev. A. J. Carey was toastmaster, and he was a master of the art of saying "multum in parvo" and of aptly introducing the speakers. The following toasts were responded to: "The Heritage of a Race a Source of Song and Story," by Patrick B. Prescott, Jr.: "The Present Era of Golden Opportunity For the Afro-American Composers," by Mrs. David Manson; "The Music of Coloredige Taylor," by T. Theodore Taylor; "The Church and the Stage," by the writer, and "When Rosamond Plays," by Alfred Anderson. J. Rosamond Johnson responded. Miss Eloke Davis Carey, the presiding genius, was billed to respond to the toast "Variety In Afro-American Compositions." Her duties as manager prevented her speaking, but her appearance in the banquet room was greeted with applause. GEORGE B. GILMORE. Alpha Physical Culture Club's Crack Basketball Center Appointed Physical Director of Boys' Club, National Urban League, New York—Native of Oil City, Pa. H George R. Gilmore, the great basketball player, has entered the employ of the National Urban league, New York, as physical director of boys' club work. Mr. Gilmore will have direction of boys' clubs at the Music School Settlement and at the Alpha Physical Culture club, whose members have generously donated the use of their rooms during afternoons for the boys of the neighborhood. The clubs to be operated by Mr. Gilmore will in no way conflict with those already established, as boys who are already bona fide members of recognized clubs will not be accepted for membership. The clubs will be self governing, the boys directing their own affairs under Mr. Gilmore's general supervision. In season the boys will have basketball, track, baseball and tennis teams. Later they will be organized in boy scout troops and will in the summer have a two weeks' outing, probably at the Urban league boys' camp. Debating teams, city history classes and other educational features will also be promoted. Mr. Gilmore is the crack center of the Alpha Physical Culture basketball team. He was a member of the great undefeated Howard university five, composed, in addition to himself, of Grey, Sykes, Nixon and Oliver. Director Gilmore is a native of Oil City, Pa., but has been residing in New York city for some time. He spent five years at Howard university and has completed one year in the college of pharmacy. The headquarters of the Urban league are at 2303 Seventh avenue. GEORGIA FARMERS MEET. Fort Valley High School Entertains Tillers of the Soil. The Fort Valley high school, Fort Valley, Ga., recently entertained a large gathering of farmers for two days. The meeting was for the purpose of obtaining information as to the best method of killing out the boll weevil and other insects which hinder the growth of cotton and other farm products. Among the many exhibits shown were hundreds of hams of the finest quality. Besides the members of the farmers' conference who took an active part in the discussions, addresses were delivered by Hon. Lee Orshum, state entomologist; Professor George Goddard and State Demonstration Agent Mrs. Bessie Stanley. The conference was one of the most helpful in point of information held at the school for many years. Georgia farmers are among the most thrifty tillers of the soil in the south. Through the efforts of the conference they have been taught the value of selecting seed, fertilization and soil and the proper time to plant. Many of the men at the meeting who a few years ago were only cultivating a few acres in cotton, tobacco, wheat and oats have increased the acreage for these products more than 50 per cent. Raising Funds For School In Texas. Miss Artemisia Bowden, principal of the St. Philip's School For Girls at San Antonio, Tex., is on a tour north for the purpose of securing funds with which to provide larger quarters for the institution. 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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 Blondo St, Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 880 Elizabeth Glass is convalescent from her grippie, and hopes to be at her post and duty soon. Mrs. Allen Peyton and Strothers have been indisposed but are better at this writing Missionary entertainment at the arsonage Monday night Fine pro- gram, dainty lunch served Sunday services: Preaching 10:45 a. m.; class meeting 12 m.; S. S. 1:30 p. m.; A. C. E, L. 6:45 p. m. All welcome Founders Day celebraton was ob- served on Friday evening. A fine pro- gram of speech-making and songs were enjoyed. S. S. has begun preparation for Easter celebration Supt. Woods is working to make it the best in th history of the church. Mrs. Maggie Long arrived in our city this week from Atlanta, Ga., to remain indefinitely. She is stopping with Mrs. I. K. Burrell. Rev. Owens, Presiding Elder of Omaha district, was in the city Saturday to visit his aunt, Mrs. Dulan, 1619 East Walnut street who is sick. Rev. J. B. Beekham, D. D., of independence, Mo., who preached at the Corinthian Baptist church, made a pleasant call at our office last week. The Corinthian society met Friday, Feb. 23rd at Mrs Anderson, 1645 Walker street. Next meeting March 3rd with Mrs. Stewart on North Union St. Rev. Birt is in connection with one of the best evangelist in the connection, and is trying to arrange for a great religious campaign in the near future. Mrs. Emma Nichols left Wednesday for a two week's visit in Detroit, Mich. from there she will go to her old home, Pomroy, Ohio, before returning home. Mrs. Wm. Given of Council Bluffs was a visitor to our city last week, guest of her husband, who is employed at the 37th General Assembly. They were entertained at the Wilkinson's, 223 E. 13th street; while in the city. Mr. Wm. Thompson, employed at the 37th General Assembly, who left Saturday for Ottumwa to visit over Sunday with his family, returned Monday to his post of duty. The Artic Tabernacle is going to give a Fish Fry and Chitterling Supper Thursday evening, March 1st at Chas. Winslow's residence, 1050 4th Street Place. All are invited. POSITION WANTED—I am a first class cook, can furnish good reference. Write me at 1020 4th St. Place city, or telephone Wal. 7229. Mrs. Maggie Long. Miss Adah Hyde left for Chicago Tuesday, where she will visit her cousin, Miss Zenobia Lewis and also he Misses Irely and Mary McDougal. Mr. Edward Robinson, D. G. M. of the International Order of Twelve, Knights of Tabor, of Marshalltown and wife were in our city Sunday on business in the interest of the order They were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Brooks, 1623 Searle street. Negro Civic Forum of Des Moines had a very interesting lecture last Sunday, to men only, by Dr. Sandy, and we are glad to say the room was full. On Sunday the 25th Mr. Mart Bradford will address the league on "Talking and Doing." All are cordially invited. J. B. Rush. Pres. The 17th anniversary of the Allen C. E. League and the 100 birthday of LOOK! If you are looking for Bargains in Furniture call and see Stein & Son Furniture Co., 608 W. Grand Avenue. Cash or Payments Phone Wal. 1695 Dais Moines, Ia. REMEMBER Meals and Short Orders at all hours. Quick Service. We serve on the European style. L. G. Strothers, Proprietor Des Moines Frederick Douglass, was observed. The church was profusely decorated in C. E. flags, pennants and banners. The choir rendered beautiful and appropriate music for the occasion. Mr. Albert Cage returned Tuesday to Keokuk after a week's stay in the city Mrs Susan Allen left for Oskaloosa to spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs Franklin. Church loyalty, race pride and patriotism featured the services on last Sunday. Mrs. Mayme Gould was called suddenly to Edgar, Neb., to the bedside of her sister, Miss Nancy Keene, who is dangerously ill. The B. Y. W. Y. K Art club met at the home of Mrs. D. Jefferson, with the president in the chair. After business the club oljourned to meet with Mrs. Harry Allen, 1212 Ccocker street. The H. B. S. Reading Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Carr next Thursday, March 1st. All members are requested to be present. The engagement of Miss Joburness Redmon, one of the popular girls of the younger social set, to Mr. Howard Kelso of Chippewa Falls, Wis., is announced; the wedding to take place Wednesday evening, March 28, 1917 A large number of prenuptial parties are being panned for Miss Redmon, among the largest of which will be given by the Wednesday Night Bridg club and the Mary Church Terrell ch b. The dates will be announced later The Triple H club met with Miss Bernice McDwell as host us. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent in hat making, after which the hostess served a two course luncheon which was enjoyed by all. Next meeting with Mrs. Wm. McGruder. A chapter from the Negro led by Mrs. Lowry; papers by Mesdames Avery and Miles, and other remarks will be the events of the meeting. Dr. A. Booker delivered a steroptican lecture and microscope demonstration to twenty of the class who are taking the Red Cross instructions. These women are alert and keeping up not only with the times in practical first aid and hygiene, but are patriotic Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Crouch announces the engagement of their youngest daughter, Hazel Monetta, to Mr. Alonzo Essix Allen of St. Joseph, to The wedding to occur sometime the latter part of June, at the home of the bride, 1620, N. Topeka avenue, Wichita, Kans. Miss Couch is a sister to Mrs. Vergil Williams of this city and has visited our city several times, Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Hyde, Mrs. Geo. Young, Misses Susie Lee, Magnola Sears, Margaret Roberts, Gertrude ane Adah Hyde and Mr. Jesse Graves went to Boone last Wednesday to attend the Valentine party given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anthony. They returned to the city Thursday. The Busy Bee Sewing Circle met on Friday Feb. 23 with Mrs. W. A. Johnson, 721 S E. 26th street. The usual business was transacted, after a dainty lunch the club adjourned to meet March 2nd with Mrs. G. W. Brown, 1516 Illinois street. Mrs. Hyde, Pres Mrs. Hall, Sec. A fine membership of the Intellectual Improvement club enjoyed a Douglass centenary service Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Nellie Gregory. Principal program number was a biography on Douglass by Mrs. Mollie Watkins; Excerpts from Douglass' oration, Mrs. Jessye McClain; question airs by the club. Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. forwarded $16 00 to Mrs. Lucile Shadle, state treasurer of the W. C. T. U. national prohibition, for which they are desirous of expressing their thanks to all who contributed to this fund. The next meeting of the Union will be Thursday, March 1st, with Mrs. S Joe Brown, 1058 5th street Mrs. Maud M. Wilkinson, International Deputy D. of T. was called to Ottumwa, Iowa to organize and install a new Tabernacle, Ottumwa Pride No. 585, Daughters of Tabor, Feb. 14th, met with good success. Seventeen members were enrolled, with Miss Katherine Myres as H. P. While in city, was highly entertained at her beautiful home. Mrs. Stella Hyde was hostess to the Mary Church Terrrell club Monday evening. The lesson was given and refreshments served. Mrs, Lulu Mc Cree will be hostess Monday with the following lesson: The 'Holy Grail' with Miss Myrie Bell as leader. Paper on Phyllis Wheatly, Mrs. J. H. Perkins and quotations. THE BYSTANDER The A. M. E. Zion church, located at 4th and Allen streets, wishes to announce that beginning Sunday, Feb. 25 will be the starting of a big revival by the pastor, Rev. Donald, assisted by Rev. Garvey and others Rev. Saunders of Perry, In., is also expected to be with us during this revival; date announced later. While visiting some of the churches Rev. Donald found the pastors quite in sympathy with his struggle in our little church, and have the promise of their assistance, A cordial invitation to all. The Athenian Literary society will meet at Union Congregational church next Monday evening, February 26th. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. M. L. Gregory, president. Campfire Tuesday of before she is she women of vision of president Mrs. Fraud of the Fecredential of the Idle a strene meeting, that this, bids fair tory of the Among meeting portrait that is no Tanner in Vesper services at Union Congregational church have begun with hopeful outlook. On next Sunday at 4 o'clock the following vesper program will be given: Singing, chorus; invocation, Rev. McCraven; scripture reading, Rev. McCraven; singing, chorus; talk, Dr. Arthur J. Booker; instrumental, Dorothy Hughes; David and Goliath, Master Alden Blagburn; duet, Misses Retha Mitchell and Versilla Sears; solo, Master Nelson Thompson. All are cordially invited to come and bring your friends. The Des Moines state officers of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs gave a reception at the home of the president, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1058 Fifth street, last Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Fred H. Grosham of Cedar Rapids, one of the state officers, who was recently elected postmistress of the house of representatives. Just the club women of Des Moines and their company were invited. It was a full dress affair and many of the ladies appeared in beautiful new gowns. Music and conversation was the principal order and dainty refreshments were served. All present reported a splendid time. THOMPSON HOTEL GUESTS: Clarence E. Jones and wife, city: P. E Lewis, Cedar Rapids; Charlie Allen, city; Mayme Brown and Bertha Collier, Warensburg, Mo. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH A good sermon was preached Sunday by our State Missionary, Rev. T. J. Carr of Ottumwa. The attendance was large. The church is being nicely and a new spirit is being put on. Everybody seems to be working to promote the cause. F. J. Harris, church clerk, organized a church club in Highland Park last Thursday night with a large membership. On next Sunday the 25th, Rev. Geo, W. Robinson, A. B, of Elpaso, Texas will preach for us, and possibly he will hold meetings all the week He is a man of high ideals and is well recommended. You cannot afford to miss hearing him. The young ladies of the Mary Church club and Wednesday Night Bridge club were the guests of Miss Joburness Redmond at a Valentine party, last Thursday evening at her home. Progressive whist played at six tables made the time pass quickly. After the game the guests were invited into the the dining room, where a surprise awaited them. Miss Redmon in the doorway swaying a basket of tulips. Each guest was invited to take one. On each tulip was a card with the following words "I bear a secret." The secret proved to be a tiny sheet of paper hidden among the leaves, on which was written, "Miss Joburness Redmon to Mr. Howard Kelso, March 28, 1917. A two course luncheon was served from a prettily appointed table. The whole scheme of red and white being carried out MRS. BROWN RETURNS FROM OTTUMWA. Much Enthused Over Outlook of Coming State Meeting. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, returned Wednesday evening from Ottumwa, where she appeared in a musical and lecture at the A. M. 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C., and Mrs. Francis Hicks, charter member of the Federation, chairman of the credential committee, and president of the Ida B. Wells club, are making a strenuous effort for a successful meeting, and from all indications says that this, the fifteenth annual session, bids fair to be the greatest in the history of the organization. Among the features of the coming meeting will be the unveiling of the portrait of Booker T. Washington that is now being made by Henry O. Tanner in Paris, France, which will be hung in our Iowa hall of fame, and through the courtesy of Mr. A. P. Owens, manager of the Grand opera house of that city, Mrs. Brown is pleased to announce that this most beautiful and spacious auditorium, which rents for $50 per evening, has been donated for the unveiling of this painting, at which time, among other noted guests from various sections of the country, Mrs. Mary B. Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y., president of the National Association of Colored Women, will be present. The Original "Katzenjammer Kids" Coming to Berchel Theatre, Friday and Saturday, March 2d and 3d. "Katzenjammer Kids," the newest cartoon musical comedy, which will shortly play an engagement in this city, is said to be a distinct departure from any cartoon play ever staged. It is a big song, dance, fun and girl show, magnificently and massively staged and costumed with the latest creations of feminine fashions. a rare and curious mozzotint portrait I George Washington in the Library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned off last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, eta" and was published March 14, 1891, by Lilian Minden. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III, as it Joes the Father of His Country. Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraitals of Washington," says that only one impression of this mozzotint bag comes under the notice of the writer. 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The homely house that harbours quiet rest, The cottage that affords no pride nor care, The mean that 'grees with country music best, The sweet consort of mirth and modest fare, Obscured life sets down a type of bliss: A mind content both crown and kingdom is. SPENCER BROS CONTRACTORS Spencer Bros., contractors, of Iowa and Illinois, have formed a way to do business under the name of Spencer Bros. & Co.—John, and Harvey Spencer—of Grinnell and Mason City, Iowa, reliably, and Sherman Spencer, of Jacksonville, Illinois, have a partnership or company, with headquarters for the present Mason City, Iowa. The firm will do business in Iowa, Illinois and there, wherever their business interest is concerned. The members of the firm are: John Spencer, of Grinnell, Iowa, president and manager; Sherman Spencer, of Jacksonville, Illinois, vice president; Horace Spencer, of Mason City, Iowa, secretary; Harvey Spencer, of Mason City, Iowa, treasurer. The firm will have heads at Mason City at present, with branches at Grinnell, Iowa, Jacksonville, Illinois. The object of the firm is to do bigger, better, greater things and to expand their business. They will an their capital stock later. Our motto is An Honest Deal. We business. Those wishing our line of work write us. Insure Your Teeth Better than the dentifrice you are using now USE VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste For a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send ec. in stamps and your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. & Times Building, New York, N. Y. Spencer Bros., contractors, of Iowa and Illinois, have formed a company to do business under the name of Spencer Bros. & Co.—John, Horace and Harvey Spencer—of Grinnell and Mason City, Iowa, respectively, and Sherman Spencer, of Jacksonville, Illinois, have formed a partnership or company, with headquarters for the present at Mason City, Iowa. The firm will do business in Iowa, Illinois and elsewhere, wherever their business interest is concerned. The members of the firm are: John Spencer, of Grinnell, Iowa, president and business manager; Sherman Spencer, of Jacksonville, Illinois, vice president; Horace Spencer, of Mason City, Iowa, secretary; Harvey Spencer, of Mason City, Iowa, treasurer. The firm will have headquarters at Mason City at present, with branches at Grinnell, Iowa, and Jacksonville, Illinois. The object of the firm is to do bigger, better and greater things and to expand their business. They will announce their capital stock later. Our motto is An Honest Deal. We mean business. Those wishing our line of work write us. Insure Your Teeth Better than the dentifrice you are using now USE VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste For a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send fc. in stamps and your dealer's name to Vivadou, Dept. & Times Building, New York, N. Y. As it Grows Older It Grows Better PORO MARK PORO TRADE MARK A Hair Grower that won for itself over 4,000 New Patrons last year. For details write "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY, 3100 Pine Street, Dept Q., St. Louis, Mo. HIGH LAFE THE NEW THOMPSON HOTEL A First-Class Modern Hotel European Plan Rates Reasonable 10 Blocks from Union Depot The Public is Corner of 9th and Park Sts. Invited SO MISTER MORGANFELLER IS AT DINNER EH? JESSAH! AN' HE DONE SEE NOBODY WHEN HE'S DININ'! LOOK OUT MISTER-YO' IS FALLIN'! ON HE'LL SEE ME I'M MISTER ROLLY-POLLY! HELP! HELP!! YOUSE SQUASHIN' ME! HE DONE ROLLED ALL DE WIND OUT OR ME! AN CUDN'T STOP KIM JAKI! HE'S GOT A HALLUCINATION DAY HE'S A STEAM ROLLER! AN MY CARD SIR! I'M MISTER ROLLY-POLLY AN' JUST DROPPED IN TO BORROW A HUNDRED! 312 International Cartoon Co., N. Y. HEALTH HINTS. A. J. Booker, M. D. The passage of the "literacy testimigration" bill is going to have a great effect upon the future of the Negro. Any act which is wide in its scope will work a hardship on some classes, while others will be greatly benefited. In the passage of this bill there was a backward step so far as the open door policy of this country is concerned; the attitude is quite contrary to all which America has meant to the downtrodden of Europe. A. S. S. Any thoughtful observer must have noticed that we have not had opportunity to develop a national type, neither sentimentally nor physically, and that many of our problems are made more difficult by the polyglot ideas of our citizens. Too, it must be remembered that many disseminators of advice are not citizens, but people who live here on account of the so-called "easy pickins" which this country affords. So evident are these facts that great effort is being made to educate foreigners and incorporate them into the civic and social affairs of this country rapidly. While this new bill will cut off many, many people from this great opportunity of living in America, those who are here will be pushed to the utmost by the dominant Americans, through fellows of their kind. The Negro must look to himself for any advancement; he must shift for himself; unless he is alive to the wonderful chances developing in this country he will be more than ever the "hewer of wood and the drawer of water." The next twenty years will determine to a nicety just what our status will be, economically, socially and civilly. The most unfortunate corollary to this fact is that we have no great leader to push our case, no central and national interest which is effective in its scope to reach all the people. In this we are greatly handicapped. There is no undivided sentiment among us, nor the other race, whether it is best for the Negro to bank up in the south or to veneer the country. In this respect of having no racially wide medium of reaching all our people and of not cherishing our local leaders we show ourselves at least inadequate to cope with a situation, if one would not say that we demonstrated an inferiority. The great medium of the church is not put to work in this direction and the secret organizations are powerless, since there is no direct connecting link between the two. Surely we are face to face with a racial crisis and it is said that a leader always arises in such hours. It seems like a case of the same old story of each one for himself and the devil take the hindmost. It is true that we are the bone of much intellectual contention, but no practical good comes of it. The great hue and cry is to get the foreigner to DO YOU BELIEVE IN SIGNS? REMEMBER THIS ONE PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS OINTMENT when looking for the ORIGINAL Skin Ointment and Complexion Brightner. In successful use over eighty years. Many millions of boxes sold all over the country to satisfied users. BEWARE of all substitutes. Substitutes may be harmful; even dangerous. $ ^{9} $ Insist upon getting what you want - the old, reliable "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment and Soap. on a sample of Palmer's "Hair-Success" Dressing, the best hair pomade on the market. speaking the English language and to think in terms of whatever it means to be an American, while we are supposed to be sufficiently well enough along to look out for ourselves. It is high time that communities got to looking after every individual in their bounds and attempting to develop each man, regardless of his standing, into an individual of highest efficiency and race loyalty, which amounts to dollars and cents. FORT DODGE, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) Miss Bettie Winn of Dayton, Ohio, is visiting her sister, Miss Ethel Winn of this city. Mr. Neely of Buxton, Iowa was in the city over Sunday, visiting with old friends. While here he dined with Mr. Frank Perkins and remained over night with Mr. Fred Coleman. Mr. Neely came from Ames here, where he has been attending the Ice Cream Manufacturers' short course, an extension of Ames University. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all who attended the duplex card party given by Mr., and Mrs. A. W. Steps at the Franklin and Stepp's apartments. Cold weather kept many people from the birthday reception given Rev. L. W. Biggs last Tuesday. Plans for Easter are under advisement by both churches; a fine program will be rendered. The new band organization under the direction of Mr. Frank Perkins gave a entertainment Wednesday for the benefit of the organization. The band is getting along nicely. Mr. W. H. Jameson's condition remains the same. Mr Fred Coleman and Mrs Clarence Coffman made a trip to Boone Wednesday, "On December first I had a very severe cold or attack of the grip as it may be, and was nearly down sick in DO YOU BELIE REMEMBER PALMER'S SKIN-SU when looking for the ORIGIN plexion Brightner. In successfu millions of boxes sold all over BEWARE of all substitutes. S dangerous. ? Insist upon getting "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment and MADE O The Morgan Atlantic Ave., on a sample of Palmer's best hair pomad ROLLY-POP YESSAH! AN' HE DONE SEE NOBODY THE BYSTANDE bed," writes O. J. Metcalf, Weatherby, Mo. "I bought two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it was only a few days until I was completely restored to health. I firmly believe that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is one of the very best medicines and will know what to do when I have another cold." Obtainable everywhere. Miss Edith Harris attended the burial of Miss Lillian Parker in Des Moines Thursday of last week. Mrs Andrew Stovall of Hiteman, underwent an operation at the miners' hospital, and returned to her home on Tuesday. Mrs Emma Smith and two sons, Master Teddy Gravely and Toy Gravely were guests of Mrs. Mary F. Ward for dinner on Sunday. Mrs. Williams Randolph, Mrs. Chas. Carthon, Mr. Horace Bates and Mrs. Mosely of Hiteman was in Albia this week. Mrs. Delia Thomas entertained at 12 o'clock dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and children and Mrs. G. A. Davis, and Mrs. Virginia Thomas, account of the Young Girls club meeting for February 11, 1917, at Social Center. The program as follows: Solo, "Over the Hill to Sunlight Land" Miss Sadie Lewis; Paper, Expect Great Things of Yourself" Miss Illa Lewis; other soles by Miss Edith Harris and Jewett Lewis. Mrs. S, Joe Brown of Des Moines, state organizer of women's clubs met the A. M. E. church people and the Young People's club Sunday in Albia. We will state more in regards to Mrs. Brown's visit in our next write up, as her visits is much appreciated by the people of Albia. Mrs. S. Joe Brown was the guest of Mrs. Chas. Washington while in the city. Mrs. Joe Robinson was in Albia on tussiness this week. BEVE IN SIGNS? FOR THIS ONE ACCESS OINTMENT NAL Skin Ointment and Com- l use over eighty years. Many the country to satisfied users. substitutes may be harmful; even what you want - the old, reliable and Soap. ONLY BY Drug Co Brooklyn, N. Y. "Hair-Success" Dressing, the e on the market. LLY, THE M ALBIA NEWS. Subscribe for the Bystander. In the district court of Polk county, Iowa. Maude B. Crow, plaintiff, vs. Arthur M. Crow, defendant. To Arthur B. Crow, Defendant: You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and asking that she have restored to her her maiden name of Maude B. Andrews. For full particulars see petition filed as above stated. And that unless you appear and defend on or before noon of the second day of the next term of this court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 5th day of March, 1917, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 29th day of January, 1917. In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, March term, A. D. 1917. Primith Doyle, plaintiff, To the Above Named Defendant: You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of habitual drunkenness, cruelty and desertion, and asking the custody of your minor son, Frank Doyle. For further particulars see petition. And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the March term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 5th day of March, 1917, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. KINKY HAIR Becomes Straight, Soft, Glossy, Long by Using HEROLIN HAIR DRESSING, NEW DISCOVERY- NOT STICKY OR GUMMY You see the kinks in your hair disappear. All hair is suppressed in saturation kinks, hair made straight, smooth, silky, glossy. 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When in Daveuport Stop At Mr. & Mrs. Ensy Green 110-114 East 5th Street First Class Restaurant and Rooming House Davenport, Iowa "Don't suff train hea When traveling, attending a Theatre or some Social Function, or if Shopping, don't forget to have DR. MILES' - Anti - PAIN PILLS with you. They are invaluable for Headache and all other Pains. 25 Doses, 25 Cents. IF FIRST BOX IS NOT SATISFACTORY, YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. Whatever you do, Prevent dandruff and falling hair by ED. PINAUD'S This original Eau de Quinine is the sick hair and dandruff. Used by the world over for 100 years. Don't riotics. ED. PINAUD'S is pure, for you. Ask your druggist. Send testing bottle. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD, Dept. M MBLES INT In the district court of Polk county, Iowa. You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds of desertion. For full particulars see petition filed as above stated. And that unless you appear and defend thereto on or before noon of the second day of the next term of this court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 5th day of March, 1917, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 29th day of January, 1917. McHenry & DeFord, Attorneys for Plaintiff. fer from headaches" BRING DESIRED RELIEF. "I have used Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills for some time and find them an invaluable remedy for headache. I have always taken great pleasure in recommending them to my friends, being confident that they will bring the desired relief. I am never without them and use them for all attacks of pain, knowing that they will not disappoint me." MRS. W. H. BENSON. 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