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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander CENTERVILLE NEWS. (Last Week's News.) Mrs. Henrietta Wright died very suddenly Wednesday evening at her home on W. Washington street about 3:30 o'clock, February 14, 1917. Her death came as a great shock to the community. Mrs. Wright has been bothered for some time with rheumatism and was not thought to be serious. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, Mr. Henry Wright, who is also an invalid, having a stroke of paralysis some few weeks ago. Her daughter, Mrs. Agnes Allen; a sister, Mrs. Emma Woods; two grandchildren and one great grandson. Mrs. Wright was born in Lafayette, Mo., in 1858, being 58 years of age at the time of her death. She has been a resident of this city for several years, and has a host of friends, who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. Funeral services were preached Saturday afternoon at 2:30 by her pastor, Rev. M. Carrington, from her home on W. Washington street and laid to rest in the Oakland cemetery. The golden gates were open, Those on the sick list are little Emma Weldon, Lucile Martin, Harry Jeter, little Neal Jackson and Mrs. E. Martin and Jos. Crittenden. Mrs. Stella Nash has returned from Fairfield and reported a nice time. The church and Sunday school are still progressing nicely. The entertainment given Saturday night by the finance committee proved to be quite a success. (This Week's News.) Sunday was a very beautiful day and all services were well attended and collections were also good. The mission sermon was preached at 2:30 by the pastor, Rev. M. Carrington. The church Aid club will give an entertainment Saturday night for the benefit of the church. Mrs. Susan Stuart of Oskaloosa, Iowa, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Allen are in the city. They were called here by the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. H. Wright. Mr. Levi Davenport of Kansas City is in the city. The I. A. C. will meet at the home of the president, Mrs. B. B. Baker, on Tuesday afternoon on West Garfield street. The Mission Circle will be entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Maria Noah on E. Bank street. Mrs. Wm. Noah and Mrs. Maria Noah were visiting in Mystic on Thursday. Mr. E. F. Brown of Mystic, Iowa, was in the city on business Monday. Olive and James Crittenden spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. E. F. Brown. Frances Pullen was also visiting relatives and friends Sunday in Mystic. Mrs. Katherine Smith is reported on the sick list. Miss Kizzie Saunders and Mr. Harold Brown were quietly married by Rev. M. Carrington on Saturday evening, February 24th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Saunders. Only the relatives and a few friends were present. Many pretty and useful presents were received. They will make their home at her parents for the present. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends for their sympathy and their many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother, Mrs. Henrietta Wright. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mr. Henry Wright, Mr. and Mrs. John Allen, Mrs. Lillian Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woods. CHILLICOTHE NEWS. Those on the sick list are Mr. Nance, who doesn't improve any; also Mr. Winfrey Stacy is very ill from the fain three weeks ago. Rev. J. H. Ward is holding cottage prayer meeting to start their revival. Mr. Jim Banks is moving into his new barber shop. Mr. Thomas Trosper and Mr. Julius Curry spent Sunday in Gallatin, Mr., attending the revival. Mr. Harlan Winfrey's funeral was held Sunday at Mt. Zion Baptist church at 2 o'clock and was largely attended. His father was too ill to attend the funeral. We are having beautiful weather. CEDAR RADIPS, IOWA. Mrs. Lizzie Carter, who has been visiting friends in the city, has gone to Mt. Pleasant. Bethel Brotherhood will give a supper tonight at Bethel A. M. E. Mrs. Amelia Jackson has been indisposed for several days, but is improving. Miss Bessie Glass and Ernest Watson were married Thursday, February 22nd. A wedding breakfast was served at Mrs. Jessie Smith's. Mrs. J. E. Milligan has been ill, but is much improved. Mrs. L. D. Lowery entertained the Art and Literature club Monday afternoon. Mr. Ed. Milligan is at his home for a week or two; has been ill for several days. Licenses have been issued to Mr. George Allen and Mrs. Cornie Hicks of this city. Mrs. S. Darden, past grand lecturer of the Grand Court of Calanthe, installed the officers of Cedar Court, No. 10, Tuesday, February 27th. Phone your news to 3069 W. MACON, MO. (Special to Bystander.) Mrs. Lillie Leurs, who has been step for some time, will be taken to the sanatorium to be examined this week. Mr. Arthur Crews of Macon, Mo., and Lucille Jackson of Milan, Mo., were quietly married last week. Their friends wish them much success. The News that appeared in the Bystander last week about Miss Lewis giving a dance and Valentine party was a mistake. QTTUMWA, IOWA. The Smart Set Co. was in our city last Thursday evening. Quite a large crowd of our people turned out to see them. Mr. Thos. Allen, who has been employed here on finish work in the new hotel, will leave for Des Moines this week. We are indeed sorry to lose him, as he has made a warm place in our hearts during his stay here. It will be remembered that he also started the new club of ladies some time ago, which formed later a new Tabernacle lodge, Knights of Tabor. Sir L. W. Williams, grand C. C. K. P. of Clarinda, visited at the home of Mrs. C. M. Myers last Thursday. The weather has been fine in this part of Iowa for a few days. QTTUMWA. IOWA. On Wednesday evening, February 14, 1917, a new lodge was set up in our city, known as the International Order of Twelve, Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Sir Thomas Allen formed this club some time ago and Dt. Maude M. Wilkerson, international D. H. P., of Des Moines, installed and set up the tabernacle, known as Ottumwa Pride, No. 585. The officers are: Catharine M. Myers, H. P.; Mary E. Cheshire, V. P.; Florence Beverly, C. R.; Martha Bradshaw, C.; Lydia Williams, C. T.; Alma Franklin, Q. M.; Eliza Marshall, I. W.; Cecile Williams, O. W. We wish this new lodge all the success in the world. BUXTON, IOWA. There was given at the home of Mrs. J. H. Morris on February 20, 1917, a birthday dinner in honor of her mother, Mrs. Hester Jenkins' 76th birthday. A dainty three-course dinner was served. Several of her old friends were present and all reported a good time and many good wishes for a happy life. Miss Bessie Turner, who is the guest of Mrs. Rosa L. Watson, made a flying trip to Cedar Rapids and has returned. Mr. Bennie Jones has returned from a visit in the Capital City and Colfax with friends. Miss Minnie Mills is home from Des Moines for an indefinite stay. The newly elected officers of Sweet Beulah Court, No. 2, O. O. C., were installed on the 6th by the G. W. C., Eva Wews, of Des Moines. The officers and members were well pleased with the work that the G. W. C. has done and the Court prays that she may live long and do much good for the upbuilding of the race. Rosa L. Watson, W. C.; Allen M. Staten, R. of D. Mr. Chas. Watson has been indisposed for several days. Mr. E. Mills, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Mr. C. H. Mease and Mr. G. W. Cheatum attended the state convention of the Young Men's Christian association held in Des Moines, Iowa, last week. Dr. C. G. Robinson has been quite ill, but is much improved at this writing. Quarterly meeting was held at St. John's A. M. E. church Sunday, February 25th. The morning and afternoon services were largely attended and Presiding Elder Ferribee preached soul-stirring sermons. The financial part of the service was good. Rev. J. E. Evans, pastor. Mrs. Rosa L. Watkins was the lucky one to win a Calanthe jewel and will be the next work sister. Mrs. Chas. Watson and mother also are on the sick list. Mrs. Walter Blaney is on the sick list again. ALBIA CLUB NEWS. (Special to Bristol) The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Bert Allen on Monday, February 26th. The visitors were Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Dowden. Both made very interesting remarks on DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1917. No Race Suicide in This Des Moines Family of Seventeen MR. AND MRS. FRANK RILEY TURNER AND THEIR FIFTEEN CHILDREN Top row left to right: Goldle aged 19, May aged 21, Hester aged 1, Mrs. Turner aged 38, Frank Riley Turner aged 48, Perdell aged 2, David aged 22, Carl aged 20, Chance aged 18. Bottom row: Henry aged 4, Frankle aged 3, Milmo aged 13, Clem aged 3, Velton aged 6, William aged 9, Mildred aged 5 and Dener aged 13. club work. Mrs. Joe Jameson was hostess to the club and served a very nice lunch. Mrs. G. A. Davis entertained the Sewing Circle club at her home on February 21st in honor of Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Mrs. Brown gave some interesting remarks upon club work. Mrs. Davis served refreshments to club, assisted by Mrs. Bessie Grayson. Mrs. James Roper is sick with a paralytic stroke at this writing at the home of her son, Mr. Oscar Roper. Little Lee Roper is sick with chickenpox. On February 25th the Young Girls' club met at the social center and rendered a program after the business hour. Meet again March 11th. The A. M. E. church people will again try to hold quarterly meeting services on Sunday, March 4th. MACON, MO., NEWS. The revival meeting which has recently closed at the Vine and Broadway Baptist church was a glorious time for the following of Jesus, and sad to say it closed with some who were yet unwilling to take up the cross and follow Jesus. Rev. B. I. Ivory, the evangelist, of Paducah, Ky., preached a wonderful series of sermons. Miss Cleo Harris of Brookfield, Mo., spent Sunday in Macon. The death of Mrs. Johnnie Saunders occurred Monday of last week in Bevier, Mo. She leaves a small daughter and a husband to mourn her death. The mother of Mr. Saunders passed through Macon en route for her home in Buxton, Iowa. Miss Alma Jackson of our city was married Sunday in Brookfield, Mo., to Mr. Gene Woodson of that city. We wish for Mr. and Mrs. Woodson good luck and a happy married life. Several young ladies and a few young men of our city attended the wedding Sunday in Brookfield of Mr. and Mrs. Woodson. Mrs. Carrie Carter spent Sunday in our city en route for her home in Omaha, Neb. She has been to Mexico, Mo., to the funeral of Mr. Sandford Garnett. Mrs. Mary Garnett returned to her home in Omaha, Neb., after bringing the remains of her husband to Mexico for burial. The members of the A. M. E. church are preparing a cantata to be given in March. The literary society of Western college is rendering some very interesting programs at the time of their meetings, which are on Friday nights. There was an excellent debate Friday night by the young ladies, entitled "Resolved that co-educational schools should be abolished." Affirmative, Misses Lucille Evans and Lucile Harris, two young ladies of the junior normal department. Negative, Misses Mildora Walker and Alzona Blakely. Mr. Captain remains better. Miss Marie Harris of Brookfield spent Thursday in Macon. Subscribe for The Bystander. The A. M. E. Sewing Circle met Friday at the cozy home of Mrs. J. T. Ancell. A dainty and most bountiful lunch was served. Among the invited guests were Mrs. Carrie Carter and Mrs. Mary Garnett of Omaha, Neb. A delightful evening was spent. The No Race Suicide MR. AND MRS. FRAN Top row left to right: Goldie Turner aged 48, Perdell aged 2, Da Frankle aged 3, Milmo aged 13, aged 13. There is no race suicide in the family of Frank Riley Turner, a Negro coal miner living at 1509 Stewart street, for they have fifteen children living and well, to say nothing of the six which have died since they were married at Spring Valley, Ill., in 1893, when Mrs. Turner was but 14. Turner does not approve of the high cost of living these days, but in spite of this he is buying a home guests departed at an early hour, praising Mrs. Ancell an excellent hostess. The Vine and Broadway Baptist Sewing Circle met at the beautiful home of Mrs. Pauline Lawson. A delightful lunch was served, about twenty-eight being present. The evening was spent in sewing, after which our president, Mrs. D. L. Howard, sang a sacred hymn and Mrs. Carrie Bird read a very interesting paper; subject, "Every Day Life." All present voted Mrs. Lawson a royal entertainer. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. The chittitling supper given at the church Tuesday evening was a success both financially and socially. The Mission Circle met Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. E. Walker, 1317 West Broadway. After a very good talk by the president, Mrs. J. P. Jackson, it was decided that there would be a sermon the second Sunday in March. We had four joiners. A dainty luncheon was served and the meeting adjourned till next Friday with Mrs. Bertha Allen on Eighth avenue. Miss Bertha Bynun and Mr. Harvey Hogan were married Thursday morning. Both of the young people were members of the Baptist church and were very popular. We wish them a very long and happy married life. Mrs. Willie Louis left Thursday morning for Chicago to join her husband, Rev. A. Louis. She will be missed in the choir. Mr. G. Hill, who has made his home in the city with his mother, Mrs. Mary Morton, has gone away. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner of Omaha spent Sunday in the city visiting their mother and brothers. We are glad to say that some of the sick are better at this writing. Mrs. Lottie Smith is still sick. Mr. S. Locke is in his home Mr. S. M. Fields is much improved. Mr. T. S. Wright, who has been indisposed for some time, is still confined to his home. Mr. Cave is still on the sick list. Mr. Robinson is very ill at his home. GALESBURG, ILL. The funeral services for H. A. Allcon were held at the A. M. E. church Friday afternoon, February 23, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Garrison, and was largely attended. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. He left to mourn his death a wife, daughter, mother, father, three sisters, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends. The Autumn Leaf club was entertained at the home of Mrs. E. Skinner on Thursday, March 1. Mr. and Mrs. E. Murphy of Monmouth, Ill., were in the city Friday to attend the funeral services of H. A. Allcon. Messrs. L. Fletcher, R. Ashby and A. Ashby spent the week-end in Peoria. Miss Lorado Berry entertained eighteen friends at a birthday party Friday evening in honor of her 18th birthday. The evening was spent in dancing and various games. Many beautiful presents were received. Out of town guests was Mr. La Rausal Early of Monmouth. The social given at the A. M. E. church by the Fanny Coppin class in This Des Moines Family ANK RILEY TURNER AND THEIR FAMILY e aged 19, May aged 21, Hester aged 1 David aged 22, Carl aged 20, Chance aged Clem aged 3, Velton aged 6, William costing $700 and the entire family live in a tar papered, unplastered house 12 by 22 feet in size. Turner, who is 48 years of age, is one of a family of thirty-six. His father married a second time and had in all forty children. Mrs. Turner's parents had thirteen children, so the size of the present family of Turners is not remarkable, in their opinion. One year after the Turners were was a grand success socially and financially. Messrs. E. Donaldson and L. Fletcher spent Sunday in Canton, Ill. Rev. Scott, pastor of the Second Baptist church, is reported not much improved at this writing. Miss E. Hurley, who has been confined to her home, able to be out again. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. R. Hazel on Friday, March 2. Mr. E. Berry, formerly of Galesburg, now of St. David, was in the city Friday to attend the funeral of H. A. Allcon. The Garrison club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Wells on Friday, March 2nd. Mr. J Ashby, who has been quite ill, is much improved at this writing. The morning choir is coming up to the front, under the diction of Mrs. J. Berry. Mr. V. McGill, who has been quite ill at his home, is able to be out again. Please subscribe and pay for The Bystander. When wishing to put in news call 539 or 2059 White. A. Wheeler, employed at the gas house, was fouly murdered February 16th by a Mexican laborer and the grand jury was recalled and found the Mexican guilty in the first degree and he was held without bail. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Henderson spent Sunday in Evans, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oliphant. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Mitchell entertained at a 3 o'clock dinner Monday for Mrs. Hattie Coleman, the evangelist, who has been laboring here the past four weeks, and Rev. J. H. Woods, pastor of the Shorter A. M. E. church. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Wesley Chapel M. E. church. Rev. Penney filled the pulpit all day. The collection for the day was $20. Mrs. A. G. Clark has been a la gripe sufferer. Wesley Chapel Sunday school is steadily growing, under their efficient superintendent, Mr. A. Hardy. Mr. Hardy has occupied this place in the Sunday school the greater part of the past thirty-five years. After four months of earnest labor, Mrs. Hattie Coleman, the evangelist, of Lincoln, Neb., closed her meetings Monday night at Shorter Chapel A. M. E. church. These meetings have been successful spiritually. Many difficulties, stumbling blocks and hindrances were placed in the way, but by the grace of God, Sister Coleman surmounted them all and came out victorious. She left Tuesday over the Wabash for Buxton, where she enters the work with Rev. R. J. Roman. Sister Coleman expects to return in June, at which time her many friends will gladly welcome her teurn. May heaven crown her efforts with success. REQUIREMENTS OF A LEADER. Des Moines, Ia., Feb. 24, 1917. Editor of the Bystander: It is high time the Negroes open their eyes. I have read the article written by Mr. Booker about advancement. What we need is a leader, one who knows and understands his business. He should know every art in this twentieth century life of commercial- FIFTEEN CHILDREN 1, Mrs. Turner aged 38, Frank Riley aged 18. Bottom row: Henry aged 4, n aged 9, Mildred aged 5 and Dener married, when Mrs. Turner was but 15, triplets were born but soon died. There are two sets of twins in the family now. The family is happy and the older boys are at work. But five of the children are able to attend school for lack of proper clothing. 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It is effectual and is highly recommended by people who have used it for many years as occasion required, and know its real value. Obtainable everywhere. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Fire slightly damaged the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fuqua on Tuesday a. m. Davenporters have recently organized an orchestra of fourteen pieces, which will begin practicing at once, under the direction of Prof. Hendricks. Misses Mary and Francis Murray of Welton were week-end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Johnson. Mr. Eugene Green believes in keeping up with the times, so has purchased an auto truck. He is now prepared to handle your baggage in the most modern way. Quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church March 11th. Rev. C. R. Waters, the pastor, and his congregation are expecting a splendid meeting. Mrs. John Harris, 619 Eastern avenue, has been very sick, but is recovering. Miss Francis Murray of Welton, Iowa, has decided to take up her residence in this city indefinitely. Mr. Grant Hart remains very sick. 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Petterson returned to her home in Council Bluffs, after spending several weeks here. For Diseases of the Skin Nearly all diseases of the skin, such as eczema, tetter, salt rneum and barbers' itch, are characterized by an intense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It allays the itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. Subscribe for The Bystander. ```markdown ``` 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. 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This notice applies to all writers contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write only upon one side of paper, write a plain hand and spell accurately. 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 nominations, 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 Broddis Minneapolis ..... Mrs. R. L. Buttner Clinton ..... A. A. Bush Mason, 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 Ottumwa ..... 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 OUR WAR SITUATION. It does seem that some of our American citizens are trying to bring this country into war with Germany—the capitalist, the munion plants and a few shippers who are after making money regardless of the loss of life. While we know ere this time the president would have declared war if he could have done so, we hope that the better judgment of our congress will refuse to drag our country into war. Our ships and merchantmen have no business to go over into the war zone except for mercenary purposes. If we will only attend to our own business and not foreign countries, or more specifically the British Isles, we would make sufficient money and live happy and peaceable, ever looking to Jehovah as our God and not mammon. Let us first protect the lives of our American citizens at home and preserve the honor of our country from murder, lynchings and burning at the stake. COLORED GIRL WINS FIRST - PRIZE. Buxton...Miss Emma Smith, clerk in Monroe Mercantile company's store, won a $60 diamond ring in a voting contest which was conducted by Misses Langlois' moving pictures at the Y. M. C. A. building. The contest was for the most popular young lady in Buxton and several contestants (white and colored) were in the field seeking to win the beautiful diamond ring. The contest was run during several weeks, until February 23, when Miss Smith had 20,945 where votes than any of the other contest- ants and was awarded the well deserved and merited prize. INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. As Seen by R. H. Payne, A. M., Prof. of Manual Arts, Bartlett College, Dalton, Mo. Education is the result of teaching, for it means to instruct, to form, to bring up; it is properly drawn out and implies the discipline of the intellect, the establishment of principles and the regulations of the heart. A human being is not in a proper sense a human being until he is educated. What sculpture is to a block of marble education is to the human mind; if a man would know the true end of life he must be educated, because true education is the awakening of the mind for love of truth, giving a just sense of duty, opening the eyes of the mind to the great purpose and end of life. We are to teach men because of the capacity of the human mind. How wonderful are the faculties of the human mind and what a vast storehouse of knowledge may be stored up by that power. It has been said that the mind is a natural substance and to educate it is a delusion, and will only last in time and will go out in the high winds of eternity like the light of a candle, but we take the position of the majority of men that the mind is immaterial, that spiritual essence, the chief attribute of the human soul, if not the soul itself, the scope of which is unbounded in its flights. We teach children because of the future possibilities of the mind; the utmost possibilities of the human intellect has never yet been exhibited; the shortness of human life, and many other hindrances have prevented the possibility of testing what the human intellect under favorable circumstances might accomplish. The philosopher, the saint, the hero often lie hidden or concealed in the bosom of your vagabond, from a common person who can tell whether lies hidden the talent of a seer which education might have disinterred and brought to light. Industrial education is the training of the hands through the mind to what is right and best. The training that makes man happiest is the training that makes him more serviceable to others. The training of the hands to materialize our mental pictures and concepts. Industrial education aims at the production and perpetuation of an industrious and intelligent nation, therefore industrial education should interest every good and loyal citizen. Intelligence and efficiency are its ideals, judgment and reason furnish its unshaken base, its ends and aims are educational because it evoluizes both physical and mental capacities. The theory has been advanced by some that children can learn for instance the manual arts at home. This is one of the greatest errors of the age and accounts for the multitude of unskilled laborers who throng our country, disorganize our unions and trouble the government. It may be possible to teach books at home, but to acquire the mastery over the laws of mechanical processes necessitates a well equipped physical laboratory and a competent instructor, which is beyond the reach of an ordinary family. Proper education equips the individual for the responsibilities of life; the student should come out of school able to put the combined efforts of hand, head and heart into operation. The education that fails to supply these demands is not worth while. Another aim of manual arts is to elevate and spiritualize labor to shed new light and vigor upon the humber walkers of life. The trained hand furnishes food for the body and sustenance for the mind. The hand accomplishes physical work. The mind does the thinking and planning. We may discipline the mind without training the hand, but we cannot train the hand without involving the mind. Manual arts is not essential only to the intellectual growth of the individual, but upon it depends the responsibility and pride of the race, because the strength and renown of every nation depends upon the genius of its inhabitants. God requires a heart to reason, a head to contrive and a hand to execute, and without such unison in the different walks of life greatness would be lost in sight, natural honor would be no more, creation would become drunken with stagnation and totter off into eternity. Girls should learn a trade in order that when they are called upon to fill the noble calling of a wife they may not be handicapped when they enter upon their new vocation, but will be in a position to make home happy and life worth living and cleanliness, comfort and joy may abound under their roof. We take the position that the man ought to be the supporter of the family, but we do not argue that the wife ought not to know how to work, in case they set their heads together to accumulate property and money they will not get rich very soon if both work every day in the year. Again, if sickness should overtake the husband, now if the wife knows a trade she can do much towards keeping poverty away from their door. Girls should be taught embroidery, dressmaking and millinery in the THE BYSTANDER schools, because the future success of any race belongs to the division of talent. The rising youths should be taught and learn to be artists in their respective callings. A professional carpenter is worth as much to a race or nation as a professional doctor. The principal purpose of teaching agriculture is not to make farmers, but because such teaching brings the schools in touch with the daily life of the community. No complexed civilization could exist without agriculture because its teachings are very essential for a higher civilization. A good farmer needs to have good business principles, executive ability, skilled hands and good judgment. To be able to understand the reasons for farm practices requires some knowledge of the sciences, such as botany, chemistry, physics and other sciences, as well as a study of animal and plant diseases. Some years ago it was thought that anyone could farm, but could they farm scientifically? No. Because it requires as much mental alertness to be a good farmer as a good lawyer, doctor or merchant. One who does not avail himself of this knowledge is very much handicapped in this great occupation. If a child can be taught successfully in the public schools arithmetic, history, language and other sciences he also can be taught the fundamental principles of successful farming. It is universally accepted that aptitudes are developed, tastes are acquired and life habits are formed. Therefore every child should learn to form habits of observation and master a study upon which the great laws of agriculture are based. Many boys and girls reared on the farm do not get an education beyond the rural schools. If the truths that pertain to nature are not established in the public schools a large per cent of our boys and girls will be deficient in this great vocation. To be abreast with the demands of the times and to be recognized as up-to-date schools we must make provisions for sending our pupils out with a knowledge that has application to everyday life. We do not expect boys to become skillful in handling tools, machinery and stock from what they learn in the common schools, but they can learn to tell why to plow deep, why to prune trees and how to feed stock. Do not think we are trying to discourage college education. We are not, for it is of all possible advantage and is needed among us as a race. We simply hold that when back to the land movement becomes general there will be less loafers on the streets of our cities and more homes and bank accounts will be established. The school, which the writer represents stands out for Christian and industrial education, non-sectarian, but strictly religious. We are not yet one dozen years old, but thus far we have overridden our sanguine expectations. This stimulates us to higher efforts. The recent farmers' conference that we held was well attended by representative farmers throughout the state. Some very important subjects were discussed and much good was accomplished. 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WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Mrs. G. W. Black goes to Oskaloosa for an indifinite stay. Rey. N. R. Morgan visited relatives in Ottumwa this week. Willis Turner was ill the fore part of the week. Mrs. Nancy Jane Tiffin died Tuesday a m. at her the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Green, with whom she had been making her home since last August, a disease of a drospical nature being the cause of her death. She had been a resident of Oskaloosa for many years, and was a member of the Wesley Chapel M E. church of that place for 40 sears. She was a woman of good Christian character and her friends were legion. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the Henry Green home and interment in the Washington cemetery. Kev. H. C. Boyd, of Waterloo, a former pastor here, conducted the service, assisted by Rev. N. R. Morgan. The A. M. E church choir sang her favorite songs, A card from Howard Motts to friends here was dated Butte, Mont, and said that he was railroading now and was on his way to the coast. Mrs. Sallie Shelton is expected in the near future for a visit with relatives and friends.. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Green, 615 Sioux street, Friday Feb, 23rd, a daughter. Mrs. Pholbia Pemberton is confined to her bed with the gripe. Mrs. Frank Thompson is confined to her bed with throat trouble. The entertainment given by the Progressive club Thursday evening Feb. 22nd was a success; they cleared $21.50. The Stewards and Stewardess of Malone A. M. E. church will give a candy pulling Friday evening, March 9th. The grandest entertainment of the season will be given by the lodge No. 4655, G. U. O. of O. F. Thursday evening, March 9th at Odd Fellows and Masonic hall. There will be plenty to eat and good music. Good order guaranteed. Admission 15c. Chicken supper 35c. 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When done their office rooms will be beauti-ful. Mrs. J. H. Shepard was called to Missouri to the bedside of her father, who was reported dying. Sabbath school at 12:30. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. An invitation and welcome is extended to all these services. son. Mrs. J. E. Ously is able to be out again, which will be good news to her many friends. The Progressive Art club met at the home of Mrs. Weekly last Friday. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Robert Brown. The St. Mary's Christian Home society, No. 1, met with Mrs. Mary Mease Scott on Friday. A goodly number was out and a delightful afternoon was had. The Kloster Crochet and Embroidery club met with Mrs L. Knox, 945 14th Street Place, Adjernoon was spent in needle work. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs Franklin, 106 Franklin ave., March 8th. Sunday, March 11th, will be "Consecration Day" at the church. At 3 o'clock the services will be under the auspices of the Mission Circle. All efforts are being made to make this a great day in the church for Christ and His kingdom. Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Rhineheart entertained a number of their friends at the A. M. church Feb. 22nd, at which time the eightieth birthday of Mr. Rhineheart was observed. A number of useful gifts and a liberal silver offering was joyously and thankfully received from friends present. The revival meeting now in session at 511 41th street A. M. E. Zion church is greatly attended this week. Rev. Saunders of Perry, Iowa is doing the preaching Accessions five, Rev. Saunders has moved the people as never before; wonderful indeed is his great sermons. Meeting to continue to the 10th of March. All are invited to come and receive a blessing. Rev. D. Donald, pastor. The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Harvey Brown, Mrs. Elnora Gresham and Miss Courtney were present. The state outline of suffrage was taken up. A paper on "What the Women have done where there is voting," Mrs. Gresham, corresponding Sect. of I. S. F. C. addressed the club on the subject of Progressiveness The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. W. H. Rodgers, 16th and McCormick. The Richard Allen Aid met at the home of the president, Mrs. Ione Coleman. Regular business was taken up. Mrs. Hyde read a paper on "Skepticism" and Mrs. Mackey a paper on "Impure Thought" which was discussed by the members of the club. Mrs Elnora Gresham was present and delivered an address on "Effect of Bad Diet." After which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. S. L. Birt, 1045 13th. A series of meetings were launched Sunday evening by Dr. Robinson, which will be continued throughout the coming week. Dr. L. K. Williams, pastor of Olivet Baptist church, Chicago, Ill., will be in attendance and 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 Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. J. Hickman entertained a few friends on her husband's birthday. He received from Charleston, W. Va., three game chickens as a present from Mr. G. H. Edmunds, state organizer of Union Mine Workers. The Triple H club will meet March 13th with Mrs. R. E. Patten, at which time she will give a demonstration in cake making. The club was glad to welcome Mrs. Walter Wagner into their midst, as she is an accomplished artist and will be of much service to the club. assist next week. Dr. Williams is pastor and preacher of great renown and should be heard by all. Mrs. Harry Allen entertained at a 4 o'clock dinner Sunday to a few friends. Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, 1322 Day street, is anticipating on leaving the city next week for Colorado Springs, Colo., to recuperate in health. B. T. Masby, who got accidentally hurt by carbide explosion a few weeks ago, is improving nicely now. Mrs. Ida Kizer, who was shot recently at the corner of West Tenth and Center streets, is improving. For Rent—Four rooms, furnished or unfurnished, 128 Ridge street. Telephone Red 7435. Mrs. Emma Fisher. Mrs. D. S. Wilkinson of 908 West Twenty-third street is very sick at her home. Her sister, Mrs. B. J. Hack, of Creston, was called to her bedside. The B. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met at the home of Mrs. Dr. Jefferson last Friday. A paper was read by Mrs. Wells and discussed by the club. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Harry Allen on Crocker street. The Mary Church Terrill club met Monday evening with Mrs. Lulu McCree. After business affairs a lunch-oon was served. The club will meet Monday with Mrs. J. H. Perkins and study of the "Holy Grail" will be continued. Mrs. Anna Tomlin was hostess to a large number of young ladies Tuesday evening at a linen shower in honor of Miss Joberness Redmon. The evening was spent in music and conversation, after which a delicious two-course luncheon was served by a number of young girls. Miss Redmon received a large quantity of linen. The reception and entertainment given at the home of Sister Mary Scott in honor of Sister Eva Owens, grand worthy counsellor, was a delightful event and well attended. Sister Elnora Gresham of Cedar Rapids was one of the honored guests. The program for the evening was an informal one and intermingled with the refreshments that was served, added greatly to the pleasantness of the evening. The Des Moines Negro Forum will meet at its usual meeting place, The Palms, 9th and Park next Sunday at 3 p.m. Mr. Cohen will speak on "After the Exodus, What?" Plans for the formation of a Negro Y. M. C. A. will also be discussed. All are invited. J. B Rush, Pres. J. B. Morris, Sec. The members of the Corinthian Baptist church, in meeting assembled on last Monday evening, issued a call to the pastorate of said church to Dr. G. W. Robinson of El Paso, Texas. Dr. Robinson is a highly recommended minister of great ability and the church is to be commended upon the choice in its call. Friends, as well as members, are extremely anxious Dr. Robinson may accept this call. The program given last Sunday at the vesper services at Union Congregational church was very fine and much interest manifested. The church room in which the meeting was held was crowded and all present enjoyed the services very much. These services open promptly at 4 o'clock and close at 5 o'clock promptly. Pending her wedding day Miss Joberness Redmon will be the center of a number of interesting affairs as the guest of honor. A partial list is as follows: Saturday evening, March 3d, the Wednesday Night Bridge club will give a slumber party at the home of Mrs. Nelle Shelton, ending with a breakfast on Sunday, March 4th. Thursday, March 8th, the Bridge club will entertain at a 6 o'clock dinner, to be followed by a card party at the home of Mrs. G. D. Redmon. On Thursday, March 15th, the Mary Church Terrill club will entertain at a 1 o'clock luncheon, to be followed by a "kensington" at the home of Mrs. Johnnie Shaw. Miss Mayrie Bell will entertain, the date to be announced later. HOTEL GUESTS. Clarence Johns and wife, city; George Johnson, Minneapolis, Minn.; Ben Martin, Minneapolis, Minn.; D. G. Swan, Iowa City; Harry Lovell, Cedar Rapids. N. A. A. C. P. The March meeting of the executive committee of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held at the residence of the chairman, 1058 5th street, Monday evening March 5th. By order, S. Joe Brown, Chairman. 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. THE BYSTANDER RACE PROGRESS IN MISSISSIPPI Farmers Hold Annual Meeting at Utica Institute. STORIES OF SUCCESS HEARD Principal William H. Holtzclaw In Vigorous Address to Representative Gathering Says South Is Best Place For the Colored People—Health and Home Owning Discussed. By HORACE D. SLATTER. Utica, Miss.-The usual experience meeting of former conferences because this year, 1917, a veritable school, where men and women vied with each other in asking questions that would make their burdens lighter, that would make their community better and that would put them all in position to render better service one to another and to understand their peculiar problems day by day. This in a nutshell describes the thirteenth annual session of the Utica institute farmers' conference recently held in this town. The conference lasted two days and was presided over by William H. Holtzclaw, principal of the school. The meeting was attended by several hundred farmers from the surrounding neighborhoods. Many educators, ministers and other professional and business men were also in attendance. Principal Holtzclaw in his advice to the farmers in the south with reference to migration to northern centers was pointed and vigorous, but he maintained that the south was the better place for the Negro. However, he recognized the right of any individual to change his residence if he thinks best to do so. The declarations adopted by the conference were just as frank as the address of Principal Holtzclaw. They recounted the progress made by the Negro, congratulated him thereon, but did not fall in the meantime to point out the need for the development of the country round about them, the prevention of so much disease, the suppression of crime and the building of home life. Problems of health, community life and farm improvement were considered in a vigorous manner by the conference. County Superintendent F. M. Coleman laid major stress upon the importance of agriculture in the life of the people, urged larger co-operation on the part of the Negro ministers in the large amount of uplift work the Negro teachers were doing in the county and told just what the county department of education was doing to help the colored people in Hinds county. The wonderful fertility of the soil and the varied nature of the yield that would be possible under intelligent farming were demonstrated by Professor George W. Carver of Tuskegee institute in a manner that easily made him the feature of the conference. Unassuming, quite like a farmer In appearance, he hardly impresses one as a member of learned societies that have for their object the promotion of science. He was the most pronounced advocate of diversification and incidentally struck the national hegira a hard blow when he showed what the Negro farmer could do with the Mississippi soil the year round. Reducing the high cost of living would be an easy matter if the farmers would raise a goodly amount of their own stuff, according to Professor Carver, who showed how from the velvet bean bread, coffee, candies and foodstuff could be made. Concrete examples of the influence the institute had exercised over the people of the community were afforded by a number of talks from farmers present, typical among which was that of R. D. Morrison, who since the beginning of these conferences had purchased a farm of 100 acres, had taken the lead in his community near Edwards and had succeeded in raising among the colored people more than $1,000 with which they had elected a modern three room school building. To this Julius Rosenwald added $300, and lately a blacksmith shop has been erected. Cooking, carpentry and blacksmithing were taught in addition to the common school branches. Henry Kennard stated that he had always worked as a renter or share cropper and wanted to purchase a home. He sought light from some one in the conference who had succeeded. John Tyner, who had been buying a home for ten years, told how it could be accomplished and made the point that it was better to be ten years buying a home than to rent twenty, as many had done. Sam Field recounted an incident that illustrates the value and influence of the personal relations between some white and colored men in the south when he showed how by the exercise of diplomacy he succeeded in getting the use of a first class mule from his white landlord. United States Demonstration Agent J. H. Tanner gave some common sense advice and urged the farmers to stick to the pig as a valuable help to get out of debt or to accumulate money. He told the farmers that they were welcome to take advantage of the cooperative shipping of hogs and stated that in the last shipment of a car and a half from Utica a number of Negro farmers had participated. LEADER AMONG TEXAS EDUCATORS Professor Kirkpatrick's Work Shows Efficiency. MAN OF LARGE EXPERIENCE Admirable Career of the Principal of the High School at Sherman, Tex. Rose to Prominence by Persistent Effort-Zealous Churchman and Loyal Member of Several Fraternities. Sherman, Tex.-Texas is considered one of the foremost states in the Union for providing for the education of its youths. It can be said to the credit of the state that it has as many really educated men and women as any other state in the Union. In the front rank is found Professor A. J. Kirkpatrick, principal of the high school in this city. While he was born of slave parents who were unlettered, he took advantage of the schools opened to him. Like many of the foremost men of the race, he was born on a farm, his home being near a Kentucky town in Grayson county. He was a hard worker as a youth, but as soon as he was permitted to do so he entered the country school near his home. After finishing the country school course he entered the city school, walking every morning four and a half miles. He used his time wisely when not in school. He learned the importance of saving a dollar, so when he got his hands on a piece of money it would remain with him. Having saved his money, he found that he had enough to keep him in college for one year, so that when school opened at Prairie View he was there with all his earthly belongings, ready to take his place among the young people who were struggling for an education. It was in the fall of 1885 that he entered the college. Being on friendly terms with work, he earned enough money during his school life to keep up his studies and buy his clothes and books. In a class of eighteen graduating from Prairie Normal and Industrial college in 1889 this young man stood at the head of the class and carried off many first honors. After finishing his work at Prairie View he began teaching. He spent the first twelve years as a teacher in the city school. He resigned to accept a position as assistant principal of the public schools of Sherman, where he served but a short time when he was made principal, which position he has held for the past eleven years. Fred Douglas school, with Professor A. J. Kirkpatrick as principal, now ranks with the best high schools in the state. Of course he is a believer in higher education for all Americans, and he himself from time to time has sought to improve himself. He has studied in the summer at the University of Chicago, the State Normal school of Kansas and elsewhere. Twice he has been elected president of the North Texas Teachers' association and in 1913 was elected president of the principal division of the State Teachers' association. He has conducted five summer normals in the state and taught in six. He has gone right into the hearts of the people and enjoys the respect of all who know him or come in contact with him. He has stumped Grayson county a number of times in the interest of education. In fraternal societies he is active and has served for the past five years as chancellor commander of a local lodge in his home, being one of the most prominent members of the Knights of Pythias; also a member of the grand bodge. As an Odd Fellow he ranks high. He is also in the United Brothers of Friendship and grand auditor of the grand temples and tabernacles of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. But with all of this he is a Christian and an active worker in the Baptist church, being one of the deacons and superintendent of his Sunday school, secretary of the Northwestern Sunday School Convention and secretary of the Baptist association of his district. He won the hand and heart of Miss B. E. Jefferson, one of the best trained young women in the state, who is an accomplished musician. PROFESSOR A. J. KIBKPATRICK. POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW. 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The Rev. Dr. L. K. Williams, who was called to the church less than a year ago from Fort Worth, Tex., has taken his place with the leading pastors in the city and is recognized as an able representative of the Baptist denomination. Dr. Williams is a native of Eufala, Ala. He received his early training in the public schools of Texas, which he entered at the age of six years. His life from youth to the present is full of interesting events. He was converted and baptized at the age of twelve and when eighteen years old THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF PHYSICIANS REV. DR. L. K. WILLIAMS AND OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, CHICAGO. entered the active ministry, being called to the pastorate of a church with five members. It is said that he organized the church. He served the Bethesda Baptist church, Marshall, Tex., as pastor and from there was called to Macedonia Baptist church in Dallas, where a fine frame building was erected, and it is now presided over by the Rev. Dr. S. E. J. Watson. He was then called to the Mount Gilead Baptist church, Fort Worth, which has a large congregation. The church building was considered a disgrace to the Baptists of the state, and at once Dr. Williams upon taking charge called the members together and laid plans for a new church building. This was carried out, and now Mount Gilead Baptist church has perhaps the most unique edifice in the country. One year in Fort Worth he raised $22,000, and during the seven years he remained there he increased the membership from 1,400 to 3,200. The Baptists of Texas recognized the worth of this young man and for eleven years kept him president of the Missionary and Educational convention of the state, and it is perhaps the largest religious organization in the whole southwest and the most influential. It is one of the conventions that is doing something more than pass resolutions and make big speeches. It has a well organized missionary department, with Dr. J. E. Knox as superintendent; an orphans' home and two colleges, the I. and M. college at Fort Worth and the Houston college at Houston. Both of these institutions are blessed with able men and women on their faculty and a large number of students who are doing good work. Much work was accomplished by these conventions under the administration of Dr. Williams, and it was with regrets that they gave him up in 1910, when he resigned. For his education he is indebted to Bishop college, Marshall, Tex., which gave him the degrees of bachelor of divinity and bachelor of arts. Having accomplished so much in the theological and literary way, the honorary degree of doctor of divinity was conferred on him by the Arkansas Baptist college and Selma university, Alabama. Dr. Williams is succeeding in his new field. He has plunged into the work here with all of his heart and mind and is making many friends. He has not been in the city a year, yet $14,000 has been raised since he has been here, and, in addition to this, 1,235 members have been taken into the church. So popular is his work that every Sunday morning it is necessary to hold two services, one in the main auditorium and an overflow meeting in the lecture room, something new in Chicago church work. Dr. Williams is an active member of the National Baptist convention and has been careful in preserving the records of that body. He is a safe, conservative leader and is constantly in demand in all parts of the country for lectures and sermons. HEALTH HINTS. A. J. Booker, M. D Children are wonderful and lovely; they are the promise of the future and the joy of everyone who has a bit of romance in his soul. When a person loses interest in children that person is either on the toboggan or has never habitated the high places in life. Yet there are children and children. For the most part they directly reflect home training. One sees little spiritless creatures who never speak above a whisper, who are timid even of their own motions, showing that they live in part they directly reflect home training. One sees little spiritless creatures who never speak above a whisper, who are timid even of their own motions, showing that they live in homes where cruel folks preside and there is no opportunity for the unfolding of individual spirit; fortunately these little folks are rare. Then we find little imps who fear neither parents, strangers nor the devil. They are the angles of the household and the reincarnation of terror and destruction to everyone else. There are so many of these misdirected little souls about that many careful housewives lock the doors and windows when they hear youthful voices. There is a vast difference between crushing the spontaneous efforts of expression on the part of children and letting them spread feeling of desire to do violence on the part of all beholders of their lack of restraint. It seems that any normal person ought to recognize the difference between cuteness and cussedness, even if it be their own child who makes the display. Most people prize their furniture and property, and while they may permit destruction with Spartan silence, it is no sign that they enjoy seeing their friend's children make a rough house. It is a public service which outsiders render, if parents have not brains enough to see, when they make kids stop doing things which neither their experience nor talent warrant them in trying. It is a delicate thing for a host to correct a child before an idiotic parent, but the fact that a parent does not have sense enough to distinguish between indulgence and destruction gives the outsider rights which though embarrassing to claim are nevertheless imperative. There are few geniuses and still less of prodigies, but whenever they are discovered, the best place for them, after 9 o'clock at night, is at home in a nice little bed. There is little left for children to hope for when they have been to all the parties and participated with grown ups all their lives. Where the little darlings associate with their elders and all their parents' friends it is perfectly reasonable that they feel just as important as anyone and want to exercise all the rights. Every parent owes it to the child to let that child grow up naturally and have its fun as a child, instead of trying to make the child and other folks think that it is an exception when as a matter of fact the bright children are shy on account of self-consciousness. Let the children have full nights of sleep and a regard for other people's property. MOBERLY, MO., NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Bain Black have purchased a baautiful new home on Ault street. Mrs. Cross entertained the A M. E. Sewing Circle Friday afternoon. There was a large attendance and a profitable afternoon was spent. Mrs. George Eavens is on the sick list. Mrs. Mose Arnold is also reported ill. Mr. Walter Owens is visiting relatives in Bevier, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tymony of Chicago have returned home after an enjoyable visit with Mr. Tymony's parents. The George Washington birthday program rendered by Lincoln schoat the Second Baptist church was largely attended The program was excellent. The proceeds were used to pay the indebtedness of the school piano. The churches are having union prayer meetings on each Thursday night. We fell this to be a great step toward the saving of souls. Mrs. Wm. Porter gave a surprise birthday party for her mother's 70th birthday Feb. 21st. The aged lady, Mrs. Sylvia Nelson does not appear so old to her friends. She received many useful presents. May she enjoy many more birthdays. The.Calendar C club met with Mrs. Clyde Kiser Wednesday afternoon. A three course luncheon was served. All enjoyed the afternoon and declared Mrs. Kiser to be an ideal hostess. Each guest received a George Washington hatchet as a souvenir. Miss Carrie Johnson, one of Moberly most popular young ladies, was married to Mr. Bogie of Huntsville Thursday night at the home of the bride's parents. They will reside in Huntsville. We hope for them a long life of happiness Mrs. Wm. Porter royally entertained the ladies Art club Thursday. Mrs. Minnie Althouse has purchased property on North Fifth street where she will move soon. Mr. and Mrs. Birch Williams, Mrs. THE BYSTANDE Dave Hoskins are on the sick list, sorry to say. Little Miss Anna Lee Elgin does not improve and her condition is reported critical. When you see a cheerful and happy old lady you know that she has good digestion. If your digestion is impaired or if you do not relish your meals take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach, improve the digestion and cause a gentle movement of the bowels. Obtainable everywhere. The Presiding Elder's Aid Chicken Pie supper of the A M. E. church was a most decided success. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Abbey Campbell and son, Julian, Lawrence McGill. Mrs. Hattie Bentoy, and Mrs. Tolbert, our centurion. Mr. Buck Jasper has recovered after a severe illness. 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Making Tests constantly testing the telephone every day we find and repair little which the subscribers were unhich, if they had been neglected, prevented the receiving of some im- the switchboard operator or the or when your telephone does not working properly, it will delay the repairman. The operators it in making repairs or finding the intricate telephone equipment. port promptly to the "Repair De- when something goes wrong with me, it will protect your telephone prevent delay in correcting any operation of your telephone instrument to the "Repair Department" at once, that we may correct them. Constantly Making Tests We are constantly lines, and every day we disorders, of which the aware, but which, if the might have prevented the portant call. If you tell the switch Chief Operator when you seem to be working proper report reaching the repair have no part in making "trouble" in the intricate If you report prompt partment" when sometime your telephone, it will p service and prevent del fault. We are constantly testing the telephone lines, and every day we find and repair little disorders, of which the subscribers were unaware, but which, if they had been neglected, might have prevented the receiving of some important call. If you tell the switchboard operator or the Chief Operator when your telephone does not seem to be working properly, it will delay the report reaching the repairman. The operators have no part in making repairs or finding "trouble" in the intricate telephone equipment. If you report promptly to the "Repair Department" when something goes wrong with your telephone, it will protect your telephone service and prevent delay in correcting any fault. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY --- Pay your dues to The Bystander. 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