Iowa State Bystander
Friday, March 30, 1917
Des Moines, Iowa
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ALBIA, IOWA.
Mrs. Emma Smith visited Lovilla over Sunday with Mrs. Charles Seal. In Albia April 19th at the A. M. E. church will appear in Reading Recital Miss Ruby Pettiford of Ohio, namely Ohio's favorite reader, an entertainment of marit under the auspices of A. M. E. church, under direction of Mr. Chas. Washington.
Miss Olo Lewis has been detained from school this week on account of a cold.
Mrs. George Hull of Centerville was in Albia on Thursday and the guest of Mrs. Tom Williams while here.
A correction—Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roper were in Des Moines instead of Oskaloosa.
The Young Girls' Social club met Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Chas. Washington.
The A. M. E. Sunday School children are preparing their Easter program.
Mrs. Edward Butler entertained at 12 o'clock dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Dowden.
Persons from Hocking who attended services at A. M. E. church Sunday are as follows: Mr. and Mrs Emily Burns, Misses Alberta Robinson, Ida May Young, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Bessie Grayson of Hocking No. 3 Mrs. Virginia Thomas has returned from Knoxville, also Mrs. Son Miller and daughter-in-law Mrs. Cornelius Miller from Hawkey to visit a few days at the parental Cornelius Thomas home.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.
Mission Circle met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. Manuel, 1410 West Broadway. A two course lunch-eon was served. A pleasant afternoon was spent and the guests departed hoping an early return to Mrs. Manuel. The Pastor's Aid club met Friday night at the church. After a spelling match in which every body took part, ice cream was served and a neat sum realized.
The entertainment given by the choir was a success.
Everyone is looking forward to Easter. There will be a program Easter Sunday.
Mr. Tom Wright who has been on the sick list all winter is improving.
Mrs. T. Royston is on the sick list at this writing.
Miss Agnes Fountain is better as we go to press this week.
If you have news for The Bystander call F. 1454.
Mr. Wm. Gains has returned home from Des Moines where he has been all winter.
Sign of Good Digestion.
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 gentle movement of the bowels. Obtainable everywhere.
GALESBURG. ILL.
The snow dinner given at the A. M. E. church Thursday, Marck 22nd by the Garrison club was a grand success, socially and financially. They cleared $24.20.
The Stewardess will give a green dinner at the A. M. E. church Tuesday April 3rd.
The Garrison club was entertained at the home.
The A. L. club was entertained at the home of Mrs. W. Johnson on East Mulberry street Thursday, March 29th. All report a grand time.
The several captains of the Easter rally clubs are very busy. They are expecting a great success.
Presiding Elder N. J. McCracken spent a few hours in our city Monday.
Mrs. Thenia Monroe, a former resident of this place, who died in Rock Island, was brought here Wednesday, March 21. Enterment was in Linwood cemetery.
R. Duke, Sr., is very ill at this writing.
Mrs. A. Washington is reported much improved.
Lester Harper is improving very slowly.
The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. Logan Friday, March 20th.
A drama entitled "Daughter of the Desert" will be given at the Baptist church Thursday, April 12th, by the Philogun club. Those attending the funeral of Rev. Forte of Monmouth were Rev. Scott, Mrs. Logan, Green, Bolder, Miss I. Fletcher, D. Hawdins. Messrs Carl McWilliams, La Ransal Early of Monmouth, Ill. were Galesburg callers Lunday. The Jolly 14 club gave a party at the
The P. H club was entertained at the home of Miss M. Allcon Wednesday, March 21st. Mr. H. Crawford who has been ill for the past week, is able to be out again.
CORRECTION.
My Dear Mr. Thompson: I am writing to call your attention to a mistake that was made in regard to the amount of money raised by the Second Baptist church here during the campaign and came out in the Bystander two weeks ago, and after ten days of labor we secured $5,000. Five hundred dollars of the amount was given by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Laurence of this city. The church is doing a great work and is expecting to do greater things in the near future. They are ready to begin the new building, which will cost from $10,000 to $12,000 and which is to be free of debt.
MT. PLEASANT, IOWA.
The P. E. committee held a social at the A. M. E. church March 22nd. A neat sum was cleared.
The Bethel A. M. E. Jubilee Singers rendered a program at the (white) M. E. church March 20th. The amount taken in was $75, which will be paid on the paving assessment
The Allen's Mission gave an entertainment at the A. M. E. church March 22nd. A neat sum was realized.
Mr. Walter Hutchirson, a representative of Tuskegee Institute, was a week end visitor in our city.
Sunday was quarterly meeting and Rev. Ferribee was with us and delivered an excellent sermon.
Mr. Edward Prentice of Burlington was a visitor here Monday between trains.
Mrs. Leona Reeder of Keokuk has returned to her home after a week's visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Ella Perkins and Mrs. Fay Majors of Fairfield visited relatives and friends Sunday.
The young people of the Baptist church held a social in the church basement Saturday night. A neat sum was cleared.
The Mother's Council met Wednesday with Mrs. Eugene Patterson. An interesting meeting was held
The Kensington met Saturday with Mrs. Wm. Burnaugh.
Mesdames Quinn, Green and Crawford of Fairfield were visitors here Tuesday.
Miss Bernice Page was a Fairfield visitor Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.
Mrs. Henry Campbell was on the sick list the fore part of the week, but is better at this writing. Mrs. L. F. Phillips is also improving. Mrs. Jessie Turner, who was called to Oskaloosa to assist in the care of her mother, who was ill, has returned home, leaving the sick folks much better.
Willis Turner is able to be out after an illness of several weeks.
Mrs. N. L. Black's address since leaving the hospital is 2003 Center St., Des Moines, Iowa, for a time indifinite. Mrs. B.'s condition is improving.
A card from Dr. James Crump informs us that he is now enjoying a lucrative practice in Pittsburgh, Texas. Jim is a long ways from his former friends, but that's nothing; Jim will make friends wherever he may hang out his shingle.
On Monday night of last week Chas. Burkley was taken suddenly ill, and for a time fears were entertained for his recovery, but he is now able to sit up and take on some nourishment.
Mrs. Lewis Wallace has again cast her lot with the A. M. E. church in this city, coming from an A. M. E. church at Pittsburgh, Penn. Lewis Wallace, her husband, will be back here in a short time, and they expect to make this their home in the future. We welcome them back.
Sunday April 11, is quarterly meeting and the Rev. J. H. Ferribee, P. E., is expected to be present and administer the sacrament at the afternoon service. The quarterly conference will probably be Monday night when everybody is expected to give in his report.
While in Des Moines last week a couple of days we had a pleasant visit with the editor at the Blystander office, and also with the efficient printer-press man, H. Jacobs, since our last visit to the office Mr. Thompson has installed some new fixtures and cabinets, which improves the efficiency of his plant. We also had the pleasure of meeting Mr. McCree, the popular drug-
DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1917.
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the drug line. Mr. Patten, a printer,
we ran across also. We enjoyed a
nice visit with Mr. Will Jones, who has
been confined to his house with inflam-
tory rheumatism. Mrs. Geo. C. Young
and Mrs. Chas. Clay also had their part
in helping to make our visit to the city
a pleasant one. Our primary visit to
Des Moines was to see Mrs. Black, who
has been in the Methodist hospital for
a couple of weeks for treatment, but is
now nicely located at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Williams, relatives
of Mrs. Black, who are doing every-
thing possible for her comfort.
When you look at the picture in the
corner of "Health Hints" in The Byst-
stander you are seeing the Dr. Booker
as he really is. But to meet and talk
with him is a pleasure that all should
seek who have the opportunity He
extends to strangers volumes of cour-
ties, and sacrifices his time and home
to be at your service in entertaining
one who is a stranger in the city. Nuf-
sed. You know the rest.
broken arm.
The Missionary society of the A. M.
E. church met Wednesday with Mrs.
Ruth Thompson.
The Sewing Circle met Friday with
Mrs. Jennie Hardin.
Rev W. L. Brasco of Duluth, Minn.
preached Sabbath at the Calvary Baptist church. While here he is stop-
ping with Mrs. George Neil, 519 S.
Eighth street.
New odor of Herolin hair pomade
just in. Berenice Metlock agent here.
CENTERVILLE, IOWA.
Everyone is glad to see the spring
weather. Several are house cleaning
and putting in gardens.
The paving committee was able to
make another payment on the paving
last week and we are glad that these
payments will soon be paid. We also
thank everyone for their liberal dona-
tion.
The Art club met at the home of
Mrs. Wm. Noah and a nice time was
reported. It will meet next week at
the home of Miss Cornelia Smith.
The Mission Circle met, at the
Henry Campbell's house caught fire at about 6 o'clock last Monday morning, but the fire company got there and had the fire put out almost before the occupants of the house knew the house was on fire. No serious damage was done, only a small hole was burned in the roof.
Mrs. Eva Gwinn and daughter, Miss Luba, entertained a few friends at dinner last Sunday complimentary to Mrs. Lewis Wallace, who has recently moved back to Washington to live.
N. L. Black visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington at Albia on his return home from Das Meines.
MONMOUTH, ILL.
Mrs. Branton Tule, a returned missionary from South Africa, gave an address at the St. James A. M. E. church Monday evening.
Mr. Bert Johnson of this place left for Frankfort, Mo., where will occur his marriage to Miss Uaomi Peoples of Frankfort.
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wallace of 1102 South First street entertained with a 6 o'clock dinner Rev. H. Dwitt of Jacksonville, Ill., Rev. W. B. Scott, Miss Irene Fletcher, Mesdames Stella Bowler, Mae Green and Logan of Galesburg and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Monmouth.
Guy Early is suffering with a
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Consider the Lilies
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What more fitting way to help commemorate the resurrection of Him who said, "Consider the lilies," than to send a blooming lily to a loved one on Easter day?
There is nothing more appropriate for Easter than the lily, and nothing more appreciated during the Easter season.
Buy plants and flowers direct from the growers and thus get them fresh. Our assortment is such that we can satisfy most any requirement.
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broken arm.
The Missionary society of the A. M. E. church met Wednesday with Mrs. Ruth Thompson.
The Sewing Circle met Friday with Mrs. Jennie Hardin.
Rev. W. L. Brasco of Duluth, Minn.
preached Sabbath at the Calvary Baptist church. While here he is stopping with Mrs. George Neil, 519 S. Eighth street.
New odor of Herolin hair pomade just in. Berenice Metlock agent here.
CENTERVILLE, IOWA
Everyone is glad to see the spring weather. Several are house cleaning and putting in gardens.
The paving committee was able to make another payment on the paving last week and we are glad that these payments will soon be paid. We also thank everyone for their liberal donation.
The Art club met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Noah and a nice time was reported. It will meet next week at the home of Miss Cornelia Smith.
The Mission Circle met at the church Tuesday, March 19th, and a large crowd was present.
Mrs. Hannah Cobbs will entertain the Mission Circle at her home Tuesday, April 3, 1917.
Sunday was another beautiful day. All services well attended. Rev. M. Carrington preached two soul-stirring sermons and had one joiner.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark are visiting at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oliver for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. M. Brown left for Chicago on Saturday night for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. J. L. Nash, Mrs. J. E. Smith and daughter, Josephine, were visiting in Mystic on Sunday.
Mrs. E. F. Brown of Mystic was shopping in the city Monday.
Mrs. Emma Martin is able to be out again.
Mr. Leonard Lewis has returned from Michigan and other points.
Mr. Henry Wright seems to be slowly improving at this writing.
Hazel Jeter is reported on the sick list.
Mrs. Mamie Reed is quite ill at her home.
Please pay your subscription.
KEOKUK, IOWA.
The Old Folks' concert given at the First African Baptist church Thursday evening, March 22, by Mrs. Harriet Dade and other members of the church was a decided success.
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Rev. S. L. Howard of Nashville, Tenn., will arrive in Keokuk on Saturday to conduct a two weeks' revival at Bethel A. M. E. church.
Mr. E. L. Flesher of Buxton, Iowa, is visiting his brother, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Flesher.
The musical entertainment given at the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church on Thursday, March 29th, was largely attended.
The Sewing Circle of the First African Baptist church met this week with Mrs. Dollie Henderson. A delightful evening was spent.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA.
Mrs. R K. Knight who has been ill for the last week, was taken to Samaritan hospital Saturday. Mrs. Dora Fagan, daughter of Mrs. T. H. Sturgis, departed Sunday morning March 25th for an extended visit in the East and South. Mrs. Mary Brown was operated on at Samaritan hospital Monday, March 26. The young men's club of Mt. Zion Baptist church will have installation of officers and a reception Friday evening March 30th.
ROCK ISLAND, ILL
Mrs. Therie Monroe has passed into the great beyond. She passed away last Sunday at 9 p. m., after a valiant fight with pneumonia. Mrs. Monroe was 63 years of age. She was born in the state of Louisiana. She came to this city twenty years ago. She was preceded by her husband, Samuel, in death. She was a faithful member of the A. M. E. church and also a member of the stewardess board. She was a member of the S. M. T. lodge. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Brown, Mrs. Lucinda Fauts and Mrs. Mary Ford of Philadelphia. The Allen Christian Endeavor League of the A. M. E. church is meeting regularly again and all are invited to attend.
Mrs. James Watson has left for her home in Canton, Ill. While in this city she stopped at the home of Mrs. James Hoskins.
Both of the colored churches will have fine Easter day programs. The Boosters cleared the sum of $52 for the A. M. E. church.
Scores of Negroes have come to this city within the last month. The long heralded "exodus" from the south has started in earnest. Therefore the churches and civic organizations should "get together" to help these immigrants secure employment and places of residence.
The Baptist church has just completed a successful two weeks' revival. Mrs. A. Stithe is visiting with her mother in Chicago. The subscribers who are in arrears with their accounts will please be prepared to pay up. The date of the agent's call will be announced soon. This paper should receive your subscription prices as soon as possible.
ORIGINAL NOTICE
In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D. 1917.
You are hereby notified that on or before the 20th day of April, A. D. 1917, the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be 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 an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony now existing between you, on the ground of desertion For further information see petition on file in the office of the clerk of district court of the state of Iowa in and for Polk county, Iowa.
And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 7th day of May, 1917, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon.
Dated this 16th day of March, 1917
John L. Thompson,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D. 1917.
You are hereby notified that on or before the 29th day of March, A. D. 1917, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be 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 an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony now and heretofore existing between you, on the ground of willful desertion without a just cause. For further information see petition on file in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa in and for Polk county. And unless you appear theerto and
H. L. Wright, plaintiff,
vs.
Glaydys Wright, defendant
To Mrs. Glaydys Wright:
Nellie Legin, plaintiff,
vs.
Mannie Legin, defendant.
Td. Mannie Legin:
Price Five Cents
defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 7th day of May, 1917, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 28th day of March, 1917. J. B. Rush, Attorney for Plaintiff
ORIGINAL NOTICE
In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D. 1917.
Annie Crawford, plaintiff,
vs.
Albert Crawford, defendant.
To Albert Crawford:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 29th day of March, A. D.
1917, the petition of the plaintiff in
the above entitled cause will be 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 an
absolute divorce from the bonds of
matrimony now and heretofore existing
between you, on the ground of
cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness.
For further information see petition
on file in the office of the clerk of the
district court of the state of Iowa in
and for Polk county.
And unless you appear theerto and
defend before noon of the second day
of the next term, being the May term
of said court, which will commence at
Des Moines on the 7th day of May,
1917, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rendered thereon.
Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, Etc., Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912.
Of The Bystander, published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa, for April, 1917. State of Iowa, county of Polk, ss Before me, a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared John L. Thompson, personally, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the owner of The Bystander, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, postal laws and regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, towit: That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Publisher, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Editor, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa.
Managing editor, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa.
Business manager, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa.
John L. Thompson.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of March, 1917.
W. D. Baldwin,
Notary Public.
(My commission expires July 4, 1918.)
The Busy Bee restaurant will soon be doing business again, at their location on S. Ninth street. When Mr. R. T. Lain was burned out the 28th of last October, it left him with a number of boarders and roomers, but no restaurant to do business in. The boarders have been taken care of in his residence on Grant street, just across the block from their restaurant. Mr. Lain meanwhile started to rebuild, and has his new building nearly completed, on the site of the building which was destroyed by fire. The new building is larger than the old one, which will permit of carrying a stock of groceries on the first floor, besides serving lunches and short orders at the counter in front, and tables for the regular boarders in the rear. A cement floor is being laid in the front of the building. A cellar in the rear will hold the steam heating plant, which Mr. Lain intends to use for heating purposes. There will be a number of bedrooms upstairs for the roomers, besides a ladies' waiting room upstairs. It is Mr. Lain's purpose to build on the rear of the building now being erected, making that part of the building his kitchen, and bathroom, besides a refreshment room where people may come and get soft drinks in the summer time. Mr. Lain is one of our Clarinda colored men who deserves much credit for the enterprise he has shown in helping to build up the town.
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ALBIA. IOWA.
Mrs. Emma Smith visited Lovills
over Sunday with Mrs. Charles Seal,
In Albia April 19th at the A. M. E.
church will appear in Reading Recital
Miss Ruby Pettiford of Ohio, namely
Ohio's favorite reader, an entertein-
ment of marit under the auspices of A.
M. E. church, under direction of Mr.
Chas. Washington,
Miss Olo Lewis {has been detained
from school this waek on account of a
cold.
Mrs. George Hull of Centerville was
in Albia on Tharsday and the guest of
Mra. Tom Williams while here.
A correction—Mr, and Mrs. Oscar
Roper were in Des Moines instead of
Oskaloosa.
The Young Girls’ Social club met
Sunday afternoon with Mrs, Chas.
Washington,
‘The A. M. E, Sunday School children
are preparing their Easter program.
Mrs, Edward Butler entertained at
12 o'clock dinner Sunday Rev, and Mrs,
J. W. Dowden,
Persons from Hocking who attended
services at A. M, E. church Sunday are
as follows: Mr. and Mrs Emily Burns,
Misses Alberta Robinson, Ida May
Young, Mrs, Robinson and Mrs. Bessie
Grayson of Hocking No. 3
Mrs. Virginia Thomas has returned
from Knoxville, also Mrs. Son Miller
and daughter-in-law Mra. Cornelius
Miller from Hawkeye to visit a few
days at the parental Cornelius ‘Thomas
home.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.
Mission Circle met Friday afternoor
at the home of Mrs. G. Manuel, 141¢
West Broedway. A two course lunch:
eon was served. A pleasant afternoor
was spent and the guests departec
hoping an early return to Mre, Manuel
The Pastor's Aid club met Friday
night at the church. After a spelling
match in which every body took part,
ice cream ‘was served and a neat eum
realized.
The entertainment given by the choir
was a success,
Everyone is looking forward to Eae-
ter. There will be a program Easter
Sunday.
Mr. Tom Wright who has been or
the sick list all winter is improving.
Mrs. T. Royston is on the sick list at
this writing,
Mias Agnes Fountain is better as we
go to press this week.
If you have news for The Bystander
call F. 1454.
Mr. Wm. Gains has returned home
from Des Moines where he has been
all winter.
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When you see a cheerful and happy
old lady you know that she has good
digestion. If your digestion is im-
peired or if you do not relish your
meals take a dose of Chamberlain's
Tablets. They strengthen the stom-
ach, improve the digestion and cause
8 gentle movement of the bowels. Ob-
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GALESBURG, ILL.
‘The snow dinner given at the A. M.
E. church Thursday, Marck 22nd by the
Garrison club was a graad success,
socially snd financially, They cleared
$24.20.
‘The Stewardess will give a green din-
ner at the A, M. E. church Tuerday
April 3rd.
The Garrison club was entertained
at the home.
The A. L. club was entertained at
the home of Mrs. W. Johnson on Eas!
Mulberry street Thursday, March 29th.
All report a grand time.
The several captains of the Easter
rally clubs are very busy. They ar
expecting a great success.
Presiding Elder N. J. MeCracker
spent a few hours in our city Monday.
Mrs. Thenia Monroe, a former resi
dent of this place, who died in Rock
Ieland, was brought here Wednesday,
March 21, Enterment was in Linwood
cemetery.
R. Duke, Sr., is very ill at this writ.
ing.
Mrs, A. Washington is reportec
much improved.
Lester Harper is improving very
slowly.
The Thimble Circle was entertained
atthe home of Mrs. Logan Friday,
March 20th.
‘Addrama entitled “Daughter of the
Desert” will be given at the Baptist
church Thursday, April 12th, by the
Philogun club.
Those attending the funeral of Rev,
Forte of Monmouth were Rev. Scott,
Mrs. Legan, Green, Bolder, Miss I,
Fletcher, D. Hawdins.
Messrs Carl McWilliams, La Ransa
Early of Monmouth, Ill. were Gales
burg callers Lunday.
‘The Jolly 14 club gave a party at the
Bore of Miss G, Crawford Friday,
March 23rd. The evening was spent
in dancing, All report Miss Crawfor¢
a royal entertainer. Out of town gues!
was Mr. La Ransal Early of Monmouth
The P. H club was entertained a
the home uf Miss M. Allcon Wednes.
day, March 21st,
Mr. H. Crawford who has been il
for the past week, is able to be out
again,
CORRECTION.
My Dear Mr. Thompson: I am writ-
ing to call your attention to a mis.
take that was made in regard to the
amount of money raised by the Sec-
ond Baptist church here during the
campaign and came out in the By-
stander two weeks ago, and after ten
days of labor we secured $5,000. Five
hundred dollars of the amount was
given by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Laur.
ence of this city. The church is doing
a great work and is expecting to do
greater things in the near future
‘They are ready to begin the new
building, which will cost from $10,00(
to $12,000 and which is to be free of
debt.
MT. PLEASANT. IOWA.
| The P. E. committee held social a
the A.M, E, church March 22nd, A
neat sum was cleared.
The Bethel A. M. E, Jubilee Singer
[rendered a program at the (white) M
E, church March 20th, The amoun
taken in was $75, which will be paid or
the paving assessment
The Allen's Mission gave an enter
‘tainment at the A. M. E. church Marct
22nd, A neat eum was realized,
Mr. Walter Hutchirson, a represen
tative of Tuskegee Institute, was s
week end visitor in our city,
Sunday was quarterly meeting anc
Rov. Ferribee was with us and deliver
edan excellent sermon.
Mr. Edward Prentice of Burlingto
was a visitor here Monday betweer
trains,
Mrs. Leona Reeder of Keokuk ha
returned to her home after a week’
visit with relatives and friends. =
Mrs, Ella Perkins and Mrs. Fa:
ai of Fairfield visited relative
and friends Sunday.
The young people of the Baptis
church held a social in the church base
ment Saturday night. A neat sum
was cleared,
The Mother's Council met Wedres:
day with Mrs, Eugene Patterson, Ar
interesting meeting was held
‘The Kensington met Saturday with
‘Mrs. Wm, Burnaugh.
Mesdames Quinn, Green and Craw.
ford of Fairfield were visitors her
Tuesday.
| Misa Bernice Page was a Fairfiel
visitor Tuesdar.
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.
Mrs. Heary Campbell was on the
sick list the fore part of the week, but
is better at this writing, Mrs, L. F.
Phillips is also improving.
‘Mrs. Jessie Turner, who was called
to Oskaloosa to assist in the care of
her mother, who was ill, has returned
home, leaving the sick folks much
better.
Mrs, Emma Blagk has returned from
a visit with relatives at Oskaloosa,
Willis Turner is able to be out after
an illness of several weeks,
Mrs, N. L. Black’s address since
leaving the hospital is 2003 Center St.,
Des Moines, Iowa, for atime indifinite.
Mrs, B,’s condition is improving.
Acard from Dr. James Crump in-
forms us that he is now enjoying a
lucrative practice in Pittsburgh, Texas.
Jim is a long ways from his former
friends, but that’s nothing; Jim will
make friends wherever he may hang
out his shingle.
On Monday night of last week Chas.
Burkley was taken suddenly ill, and
for a time fears were entertained for
his recovery, but he is now able to sit
up and take on some nurishment.
Mrs. Lewis Wallace has again cast
her lot with the A. M. E, church in
this city, coming from an A. M. E.
church at Pittsburgh, Penn. Lewis
Wallace, her husband, will be back
here in a short time, and they expect
to make this their home in the future.
| We welcome them back.
| Sunday April let, is quarterly meet-
ing and the Rev. J. H, Ferribee, P. E.,
is expected to be present and adminis-
ter the sacrament at the afternoon
pervice ‘The quarterly conference will
‘probably be Monday night when every-
body is expected to give in his report.
| While in Des Moines last week a
couple of days we hada pleasant visit
| with the editor at the ltystander office,
| and also witb the efficient printer-press
‘man, H. Jacobs, Sine our last visit
to the office Mr, Thompson has install-
ed some new fixtures and cabinets,
‘which improves the efficency of his
plant. We also had the pleasure of
meeting Mr. MeCree, the ropular drug-
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gist, who is doing a nice business in
the drugline. Mr. Patten, a printer,
we ran across also, We enjoyed a
nice visit with Mr. Will Jones. who has
been confined to his house with inflar.a-
tory rheumatism. Mrs. Geo. C. Young
and Mrs, Chas, Clay also had their part
in helping to make our visit to the city
apleasant one. Our primary visit to
Des Moines was to see Mrs. Black, who
has been in the Methodist hospital for
a couple of weeks for treatment, but is
now nicely located at the home of Mr.
and and Mrs. Bert Williams, relative:
of Mrs Black, who are doing every:
thing possible for her comfort.
When youlook at the picture in the
corner of “Health Hints’ in The By-
stander you are seeing the Dr. Booker
as he really is, But to meet and talk
with him is a pleasure that all should
seek who have the opportunity He
extends to strangers volumns of cour
tesies, and sacrifices his time and home
to be at your service in entertaining
one who is a stranger in the city, Nuf
sed You know the rest.
Henry Campbell's house caught fire
at about 6 o’clock last Monday morning,
but the fire company got there and had
the fire put out almost before the occu:
pants of the house knew the house was
on fire, No serious damage was done,
only a small hole was burned in the
roof.
Mrs. Eva Gwinn end daughter, Mist
Luba, entertained a few friends at din
ner last Sunday complimentary to Mrs,
Lewis Wallace, who has recent}
moved back to Washington to live.
N. L. Black visited Mr. and Mra
Chas. Washington at Albia on his re
ae home from Des Meines,
MONMOUTH, ILL.
Mrs. Branton Tule, a returned mis
sionary from South Africa, gave a1
address at the St. James A. M. E
church Monday evening.
Mr. Bert Johnson of this place lef
for Frankfort, Mo., where will occu
his marriage to Miss Uaomi Peoples
of Frankfort.
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wallace of 110:
South First street entertained with §
6 o'clock dinner Rev, H. Dwitt,
Jacksonville, Ml, Rev. W. B. Se
Miss Irene Fletcher, Mesdames Stells
Bowler, Mae Green and Logan of
Galesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Jobr
Smith of Monmouth.
Guy Early is suffering with a
broken arm.
‘The Missionary society of the A. M.
E. chnreh met Wednesday with Mrs.
Ruth Thompson.
The Sewing Circle met Friday with
Mrs, Jennie Hardin.
Rev. W. L. Brasco of Duluth, Minn.
preached Sabbath at the Calvary Bap-
tist church, While here he is stop-
ping with Mrs. George Neil, 519 S
Eighth street.
New odor of Herolin hair pomad
just in, Berenice Metlock agent here.
CENTERVILLE, IOWA.
Everyone is glad to see the spring
weather. Several are house cleaning
and putting in gardens.
‘The paving committee was able to
make another payment on the paving
last week and we are glad that these
payments will soon be paid. We also
thank everyone for their liberal dona-
tion.
‘The Art club met at the home of
Mrs, Wm, Noah and a nice time was
reported. It will meet next week at
the home of Miss Cornelia Smith.
The Mission Circle met at the
church Tuesday, March 19th, and 2
large crowd was present.
Mrs. Hannah Cobbs will entertair
the Mission Circle at her home Tues.
day, April 3, 1917.
Sunday was another beautiful day
All services well attended. Rev. M
Carrington preached two soul-stirring
sermons and had one joiner.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark are visit
ing at the parental home of Mr. an¢
Mrs. Wm. Oliver for an indefinite stay
Mrs. M. Brown left for Chicago or
Saturday night for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. J. L. Nash, Mrs. J. E. Smith
and daughter, Josephine, were visiting
in Mystic on Sunday.
Mrs. E. F. Brown of Mystic was
shopping in the city Monday.
Mrs. Emma Martin is able to be ou
again.
Mr. Leonard Lewis has _returneé
from Michigan and other points.
Mr. Henry Wright seems to be slow.
ly improving at this writing.
Hazel Jeter is reported on the sick
list.
Mrs. Mamie Reed is quite ill at her
home.
Please’ pay your subscription.
ee KEOKUK, IOWA.
The Old Folks’ concert given at the
First African Baptist church Thurs-
day evening, March 22, by Mrs. Har-
riet Dade and other members of the
church was a decided success.
Rev. S. L. Howard of Nashville,
Tenn., will arrive in Keokuk on Sat-
urday to conduct a two weeks’ revival
at Bethel A. M. E. church,
Mr. E. L. Flesher of Buxton, Iowa,
is visiting his brother, Mr. and Mrs,
W. O. Flesher.
The musical entertainment given at
the Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist church on
Thursday, March 29th, was largely at-
tended.
The Sewing Circle of the First Afri-
can Baptist church met this week with
Mrs. Dollie Henderson. A delightful
evening was spent.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA.
Mrs. RK, Knight who has been ill
for the last week, was taken to Sa-
maritan hospital Saturday.
Mrs, Dora Fagan, daughter of Mrs,
T. H. Sturgis, departed Sunday morn.
ing March 25th for an extended visit ir
the East and South.
Mrs. Mary Brown was operated on at
Samariton hospital Monday, March 26
The young men’s club of Mt, Zion
Baptist church will have installation o:
officers and a reception Friday evening
March 30th.
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
| Mrs. Therie Monroe has passed into
the great beyond. She passed away
last Sunday at 9 p. m., after a valiant
fight with pneumonia. Mrs. Monroe
was 63 years of age. She was born in
the state of Louisiana, She came to
this city twenty years ago. She was
preceded by her husband, Samuel, in
death. She was a faithful member of
the A. M. E. church and also a mem-
ber of the stewardess board. She
was a member of the S. M. T. lodge.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs.
Nannie Brown, Mrs. Lucinda’ Fauts
and Mrs. Mary Ford of Philadelphia.
The Allen Christian Endeavor
League of the A. M. E. church is mect-
ing regularly again and all are invit-
ed to attend.
Mrs. James Watson has left for her
home in Canton, Ill. While in this city
she stopped at the home of Mrs.
James Hoskins.
Both of the colored churches will
have fine Easter day programs.
‘The Boosters cleared the sum of $52
for the.A.M.E, church. .
Scores of Negroes have come to this
city within the last month. The long
heralded “exodus” from the south has
started in earnest, ‘Therefore the
churches and civic organizations
should “get together” to help these
immigrants secure employment and
places of residence.
‘The Baptist church has just com-
pleted a successful two weeks’ re-
vival.
Mrs. A. Stithe is visiting with her
mother in Chicago.
‘The subscribers who are in arrears
with their accounts will please be
prepared to pay up. The date of the
agent’s call will be announced soon.
‘This paper should receive your sub-
‘seription prices as soon as possible.
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the district court of the state of
Towa, in and for Polk county, May
term, A. D. 1917.
H. L. Wright, plaintiff, ,
vs.
Glaydis Wright, defendant.
To Mrs. Glaydis Wright:
‘You are hereby notified that on or
before the 20th day of April, A. D.
1917, the petition of plaintiff in the
above entitled cause will be 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 an ab-
solute divorce from the bond of matri-
mony now existing between you, on
the ground of desertion For further
information see petition on file in the
office of the clerk of district court of
the state of Iowa in and for Polk
county, Iowa,
‘And unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon of the second day
of the next term, being the May term
of said court, which will commence at
Des Moines op the 7th day of May
1917, default “will be entered against
you and judgment and decree ren-
dered thereon.
Dated this 16th day of March, 1917.
John L, Thompson,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
ARICINAL NOTICE,
In the district court of the state of
Towa, in. and for Polk county, May
term, A. D. 1917.
Nellie Legin, plaintiff,
vs.
Mannie Legin, defendant.
Td Mannie Legin:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 29th day of March, A. D.
1917, the petition of the plaintiff in
the above entitled cause will be 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 an
absolute divorce from the bonds of
matrimony now and heretofore exist-
ine between you, on the ground of
willful desertion without a just cause
For further information see petition
on file in the office of the clerk of tic
district court of the state of Iowa in
and for Polk county.
‘And unless you appear theerto and
defend before noon of thesecond day
ef the next term, being the May term
of said court, which will commence at
Des Moines on the 7th day of May,
1917, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rendered
thereon.
Dated this 28th day of March, 1917.
J. B. Rush,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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f ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the district court of the state of
Towa, in and for Polk county, May
term, A. D. 1917.
Annie Crawford, plaintiff,
vs,
Albert Crawford, defendant.
To Aibert Crawford:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 20th day of March, A. D.
1917, the petition of the plaintiff in
the above entitled causg will be filed
in the office of the clerk of the district
court of the state of Iowa, tn and for
Polk county, Towa, claiming of you an
absolute divorce from the bonds of
matrimony now and heretofore exist-
ing between you, on the ground of
cruel and inhuman treatment and ha-
bitual drunkenness.
For further information sce petition
on file in the office of the clerk of the
district court of the state of Iowa in
and for Polk county.
And unless you appear theerto and
defend before noon of the second day
of the next term, being the May term
of said court, which will commence at
Des Moines on the 7th day of May,
1917, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree ren-
dered thereon.
Dated this 28th day of March, 1917.
J. B. Rush,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Statement of the Ownership, Manage-
ment, Circulation, Etc., Required by
the Act of Congress of August 24,
1912,
Of The Bystander, published weekly
at Des Moines, Iowa, for April, 1917.
State of Iowa, county of Polk, ss
Before me, a notary public in and
for the state and county aforesaid,
personally appeared John L. Thomp-
son, personally, who, having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes and
says that he is the owner of The By-
stander, and that the following’ is, to
the best of his knowledge and belief,
@ true statement of the ownership,
management (and if a daily paper, the
circulation), etc., of the aforesaid pub-
lication for the date shown in the
above caption, required by the act of
August 24, 1912, embodied in section
443, postal laws and regulations,
printed on the reverse of this form,
towit:
That the names and addresses of
the publisher, editor, managing edi-
tor and business managers are:
Publisher, John L. Thompson, Des
Moines, Towa
Editor, John L. Thompson, Des
Moines, Iowa,
Managing editor, John L. Thomp-
son, Des Moines, Iowa.
Business manager, John L. Thomp-
son, Des Moines, Iowa,
John L. Thompson.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 27th day of March, 1917,
W. D. Baldwin,
Notary Public.
(My commission expires July 4, 1918.)
CLARINDA, IOWA.
ST Nee eee
The Busy Bee restaurant will soon
be doing business again, at their lo-
cation on S. Ninth street. When Mr.
R. T. Lain was burned out the 28th
of last October, it left him with a
number of boarders and roomers, but
no restaurant to do business in. ‘The
boarders have been taken care of in
his residence on Grant street, just
across the block from their restaurant.
Mr. Lain meanwhile started to re-
build, and has his new building nearly
completed, on the site of the building
which was destroyed by fire. The new
building is larger than the old one,
which will permit of carrying a stock
of groceries on the first floor, besides
jserving lunches and short orders at
the counter in front, and tables for the
regular boarders in the rear. A ce-
ment floor is being laid in the front of
the building. A cellar in the rear will
hold the steam heating plant, which
Mr. Lain intends to use for heating
purposes. There will be a number of
bedrooms upstairs for the roomers,
besides a ladies’ waiting room up-
stairs, It is Mr. Lain’s purpose to
build on the rear of the building now
being erected, making that part of the
building his kitehen, and bathroom,
besides a refreshment room where
people may come and get soft drinks
in the summer time. Mr. Lain is one
of our Clarinda colored men who de-
serves much credit for the enterprise
he has shown in helping to build up
the town,
How To Frevent Croup.
When the child is subject to attacks
ot croup, see to it that he eats a light
evening meal, as an overloaded stom-
ach may bring on an attack, also
watch for the first symptom—hoarse-
ness, and give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse. Obtainable everywhere.
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let the readers of The Bystander
comment. Write the news of all
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nominations, irrespective of you.
personal whims or ideas.
The Jowa State Bystander is the
oldest "Afro-American journal pub-
lished iy Iowa, It was cstablished
in 1894, and is read by nearly all
the colored people of Iowa. We
have correspondents in the following
towns: .
Alb Ia .cneeroneoneeMiss May Davis
Washington..cccccnnnnNe L. Black
Monmouth, Ill....Mrs. Bernice Metlock
Colfax....mMrs, Gertrude Broddus
Minneapolis.........Mrs, R, L, Buttner
CliP OR ennnnnnnneneA. A, Bush
Macon, Mowincccreen-.--buey Harrls
Mason City..........Mrs, Maud Brewton
St. Paul, Minn.......Mrs. Hattie Hicks
Scandia, Iowa....Mrs. J, M, Montague
Rock Island, Ill... Mr, Earle Reynolds
Davenport...i...Mrs, DaJ, Johnson
Oskaloosa.......M8, 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
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‘A DISGRACEFUL SIGHT.
Our attention has been called sev-
Ajuacat sosva yioq Aq sawy [v9
about the unbecoming rowdyism and
a disgraceful sight to see some of the
little colored boys out upon the public
streets singing and dancing for the
little money that the public might
give them, There are three or four
little boys from the ages of 6 to 12
who go down town and get in front of
the business houses and sing and
dance for money. They are drawing
large crowds. The better class of col-
ored people should see that this is
stopped. This shameful sight humili-
ating the Negro race by our own peo-
ple may go on in the extreme south,
but for God sake stop it up north.
Parents, send your children to school,
teach them loftier and higher ideals
than to be a monkey for everybody.
We must first respect ourselves.
Mothers, don’t allow your boys to be-
come monkeys or niggers for a few
pennies. Mothers, have respect for
the honor and dignity of your race.
Some of our true white business men
won't allow those boys to come before
their stores and make fools of them-
selves. Stop those children and stop
it at once.
NEW CONGRESS TO MEET.
Next Monday the American con-
gress is called to meet in extraordi-
nary session ostensibly to declare war
on Germany or that a state of war
exists. The Bystander is still of the
opinion we should not declare war on
any country that is not bothering us.
Of course if we put our gun on our
shoulder and then go out upon the
ocean 3,000 miles away looking for
game we of any other country is liable
to find some game. Our congress
not be so eager to have us to Ko to
war as the president is. We all yea-
lize by now that the president “has
been trying to help the allies in every
move that he makes, so don't be
swayed by what he may say or do, for
in the hands of the American congress
is the only power that can declare
war, So go slow, act wisely, for war
in this age will be a great destruction
and a great calamity to any nation.
Let the hand of God guide you, and
not the hand of Mammon,
NOTICE TO CLUB WOMEN.
To the presidents and members of
all clubs affiliated with the lowa Fed-
eration of Colored Women’s Clubs:
Dear Co-Workers: I take this
method of calling your attention to the
fact that the sixteenth annual session
of the Iowa Federation of Colored
Women’s Clubs will be held in the city
of Ottumwa, May 2st to 23rd, inclu-
sive, during which session will occur
the unveiling of the $500 portrait of
the late Dr. Booker T. Washington,
which has just been completed by
Prof. Henry 0. Tanner, the famous
Negro artist of Paris, France.
All federated clubs are entitled to
be represented in this meeting by
their president and one additional del-
egate for each ten members, and pur-
suant to the action of our last state
meeting each club is expected to raise
and forward to the state president,
who is also chairman of the portrait
committee, on or before May Ist, a
‘contribution toward said portrait
fund.
An accurate report of all contribu-
tions will be made at the Federation
and all clubs contributing enrolled in
the list, which is to be placed in the
State Historical museum along with
the portrait, and a fac-simile copy of
the portrait presented to the president
reporting the largest amount for this
fund. It is hoped that no federated
club will fail to make a contribution,
however small, to this worthy cause,
Mrs, S. Joe Brown,
President I. 8. F.C. WoC.
OFFICIAL CALL.
To the members of the Iowa and
Nebraska Baptist Sunday School con-
vention: This comes to inform you
that on Thursday before the third
Lord’s day in June, 1917, the lowa and
Nebraska Baptist Sunday School con.
vention will convene with the Third
Baptist Sunday school, Davenport,
Iowa, Rev. F. K. Nicholson, pasto=.
We are asking that each school
strive to be the banner school this
year. The first banner is held by the
Corinthian . Sunday school, Des
Moines, Iowa. The second is held by
the Mt. Zion Sunday school of Carney.
All have the privilege of contesting
for the first banner.
We are hoping that cach school will
rise to the height of its possibility and
see to it that it represents in the con:
vention, and also sends a contribution
for missions and education, The fielk
is broad, the demand is great, and the
Master is depending upon us to de
his work, ‘Shall we deceive Him? 1]
answer no. Let each of us labor an¢
pray for the success of hte coming
meeting, and strive to make it the
greatest in the history of the conven-
tion. Yours for the cause,
F. B. Woodard,
President.
Colonel Charles Young's Leadership.
The suecess of Lieutenant Colonel
Charles Young as an official in the
Tnited States army. is concrete evh
dence of the colored man's ability to
overcome severe difficulties, even
though given only. half a chance.
Colonel Young is not only a true and
tried soldier, who has seen service at
tho front, but is an organizer and Tead
er of men.
PLEA POR CELF-RE
Dhavles G. Dewees’ Good Advice w
Young Men In Businass.
‘This Is a hard world in business. Kt
wWways has been and always will be
There are many good and generous
men tn it. There aro many who will
‘end + helpirg band to you tn yoar ad
versity, but tn the time of need you
wil) not find them among the men
who tried to get you to embark I
speculation with your ttle surplus
and to sell you something which
would belp you to “easy money.” Re
self-reliant, Make your own invest)
ation into investments. When you
cannot, put your money in a good
savings bank. Distrust the financial
demagogues as you distrust the po
Wtleal demagogue. Keep your hand
en your pocketbook as you travel life
“first, to give always in proportion
® your means to those who are poor
ee; second, tr hold from those whe
would take through force or fraud
abat you need for yourself and yours
Cou will then, writes Mr. Dawes ta
abe Saturday Evening Post, bave your
jand where most of the other ‘elluws
uve only their eyes, fn Ute alone
rou will have the eivantage of thea
More Earthquakes in Franca,
Toulon.—Slight seismic shocks oc
arred again Monday in Draguignan,
anciuse and Puy-SteReparade No
mage i reported, bet the resicacte
ove papteatriekes
Wiehe Marat mas
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THE BYSTANDER
WAGE FIGHT FOR
~ EQUAL JUSTICE
Colored People i Richmond,
Va., State Their Case.
WANT RIGHTS PROTECTED
Richmond, Va.—The Louisvuite (Ky. )
segregation ordinance will be reargued
before the supreme court at Washing:
ton this month, March. Due to the
fact that Louisville copied the Rich:
mond (Va.) ordinance, the city attor:
ney here, the Hon, H.R, Pollard, has
tiled a brief, as amicus curiae, com
mending segregation, and in addition
has offered as exhibits in evidence
photographs of Negro churches, resi:
dences and business places to prove
that segregation has been beneficial to
the Negro’s progress.
‘The colored people of Richmond were
amazed when they learned of the city
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buiiding in tne city occupied by colored
people that can be pointed to as the
good results of segregation, All bulld-
ings shown in the photos were built or
were in course of erection before the
ordinance was even drawn, In fact,
the building and improving of some of
these houses that he uses to commend
as the good results of segrezation were
the immediate cause of the segregating
of the colored people.
Real Purpose of Segregation Laws.
‘The averaze southerner pretends that
the reason the southern whites restrict
Negroes to certain areas in their com-
mumuities is because the Negroes are
shiftless and keop their premises in in-
sanitary condition. ‘They claim the
Negrves do not improve but destroy
the homes they occupy. In other
words, they picture the Negroes as de-
stroyers and not makers of values.
‘Their actions show that the real cause
ot segtexzation is to prevent the Ne-
groes from making and showing real
progress.
‘The Mechanics’ Saving bank, owned
by colored people, occupied a substan.
tial but inadequate building on ‘Third
street, hetween Clay and Leigh streets,
On the northwest corner of Third and
Clay streets stood an old brick resi
dence deserted by the whites. The
bank bought this and the adjoining
‘building. After breaking down a de-
‘termined opposition on part of some of
‘the whites the bank secured a permit
and put up a handsome four story
brick building and remodeled the old
building adjoining it on the west at a
cost between $25,000 and $30,000, This
improvement would be considered a
credit to any community where pluck
and enterprise are nppreciated, but not
0 here, as will be shown,
Thrift, Among Colored People Noted.
A congregation of colored people pri
or to the purchase and building of this
bank building bad purchased, remod-
eled and occupied an old unused chureh
building about three blocks west of the
dank site on Chiy street. ‘This old
church building had stood as an eye:
sore to this part of the community for
years, Several attempts had been
made to sell it to the whites, but with.
out success. No white bidder, so we
were informed, had offered more than
$6,000. The colored people paid $11,500
for it, Other properties In this and
other neighborhoods adjoining the cot
ored section had heen purchased by
colored people, This was done to pro.
vide for the natural increase of the
colored population
‘The whites sceminzly did not relish
these evidences of the Negro's prog:
toss, so they Invoked a new kind of
hindrance to the Negro’s advancement
—the Infamous segregation law. The
HAPPENINGS TWENTY YEARS AGO
(As Chronicled by The Bystander, March 26, 1897.)
Remember the Douglass Portrait
concert to be given at the Tabernacle
next month.
‘Mrs, Ed, Good arrived in our city
this week to visit friends and her hus-
band, who is working in the legisla-
ture.
We learn that Miss Delia Richard-
son, the youngest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Richardson, of Clive, has been
sick the past week.
Miss Blanche Winnifred Renix, be-
ing ill, was unable to attend the mar-
riage of her brother, James Ward, to
Miss Alice Knox of Oskaloosa.
Mr, Bell, of Stuart, Iowa, father of
A. L. Bell, is a visitor to the Capital
City this week, Mr. Bell is one of the
energetic colored farmers of his
county.
Mr, Geo, Stovall, a capitol employe,
spent a few days visiting his family in
Waterloo, Iowa, returning last Satur-
day. He brought his little 5 year old
daughter with him to visit awhile.
Edward Morton, son of N. E. Mor-
ton, has been employed as elevator
boy at the Moershell, Duffy & Forth-
eringham store. He has a good place
and is punctual and attends strictly to
business. We wish him success.
‘About twenty young people met and
About twenty yuong people met and
surprised the Renix brothers at their
residence, 1010 Center street, Satur-
day evening. The evening was spent
in music, games and social converse.
After refreshments they left at a late
hour, feeling they had been royally
entertained.
‘The King’s Daughters will meet at
the home of Miss Susie Mash, 104
South First street, Wednesday, March
31. The following program will be
rendered: Recitation, Miss V. Jack-
son; select reading, Miss Mash; duet,
Misses Taylor and Jackson. Miss Me-
Knight, president; Miss Jackson, sec-
retary.
‘The Fred Douglass portrait commit-
tee will give a concert at the taber-
nacle on April 8th. Great prepara.
tions are being made and the concert
will be a rare musical treat. The col
ored people of Des Moines have 2
state-wide reputation for their musi-
cal yenius, and all their leading artist
will participate in the event. The pro:
ceeds of the entertainment will be used
to purchase a fine oil painting of the
Rev. Fred Douglass. The portrait
colored people fought it from its Intro-
duction In the council to the state
court of appeals, and, although they
were defeated ail along the line, they
have never ceased their opposition to
it, nor have they ever seen anything
beneficial to their interests iu the en-
forcing of Its provisions,
Baneful Effect of Race Prejudice.
A Jew or Greek will open a shop in
the culored section. After a few weeks
his family will be moved over his
store, and nothing is done about it.
But if a Negro moves in his own house,
should it be located around the corner
from the Negro quarter and the whites
are in the majority in that block, be
will be fined and forced to move out of
his own house. Is it reasonable to
think that the colored people could
commend such a law?
‘The Negroes of Richmond feel, like
members of the race everywhere else,
that the segregation laws are the
greatest foes that the race bas bad to
contend against since the infamous
Dred Scott decision of antebellum
days. The segregation laws destroy
property rights, encourage race hatred,
force colored people to live in the un-
healthy and overcrowded parts of a
community, with no provisions for tm-
proving these conditions, set up @ bar
to their self advancement and thereby
stultify their growth as a race. Living
in these overcrowded, unhealthy and
unnatural conditions will certainly pro-
duce and increase crime, vice and im-
morality and is the basis for the appar.
ent high death rate of the Negroes of
this city.
To all presidents cf clubs federated
and otherwise, who expect to be rep-
resented at the sixteenth annual ses-
sion of the Iowa Federation of Col-
ored Women’s Clubs in Ottumwa, May
21-23, 1917: Please see that the names
of legal delegates from your clubs are
sent to me before May Ist in order
that proper reservation may be made
for them.
Mrs. Francis Hicks,
464 Grant St.,
Chairman Credential Committee.
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‘Through general solicitation, St.
Paul’s A. M. E, church choir gave a
special song concert at the Y. M. C. A.
auditorium, which eclipsed all former
efforts. The fame of this choir is not
confined to our state, but is well
known, and perhaps the best church
choir in the middle west.
Owing to the blowing ‘wind and
snow storm which was raging all day,
yet a goodly number was present. The
choir is composed of Mesdames Wm.
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W. H. Birney, J. H. Shepard and J. F.
Blagburn, sopranos; Mr. J. E. Mose-
ley, first bass; Dr. E. F. Johnson, see-
ond bass; Mr. Douglass Miller, tenor.
Being a sacred concert, it was opened
with prayer by Rev. A. L. Frisbie of
the Congregational church, after
which the choir sang “Praise the
Lord, O Jerusalem,” then “Calm on
the Listening Ear of Night.” The
bass solo by J. E. Moseley, entitled
“Palm Branches,” was heartily _ap-
plauded. The duet by Mesdames Bir-
ney and Coalson was so beautiful that
the house at certain times was held
spellbound. It was the best of the
evening. The soprano solo sung by
Mrs. J. F. Blagburn, entitled “The
Everlasting Hills,” was well rendered
in her sweet cultured voice, and she
received applause. She was a student
at Wilberforce university, Ohio. And
when the choir sang “Wake the Song
of Jubilee,” the audience could not
hold their appreciation any longer, but
encored them to the echo. Then Mrs.
Wm. Coalson, the star contralto of the
west, sang “Pity, O Saviour,” receiv-
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“Glory to the Lord in the Highest,” by
the choir, was well rendered Then
Mrs, Mae Ruff-Johnson, a graduate of
Highland Park college, sang a soprano
solo, entitled “Glory To My God This
Night,” which pleased the audience so
well that she received an encore. She
possesses a highly cultivated voice.
The choir is making great progress
under Prof. J. E. Mosely, as director.
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CITY LOCALS
Mr. Donald Allen is up again, after
offering with tonsolitis last week.
The Busy Bee Sewing Circle is suc-
ceeding nicely and doing good work.
Why don't you pay up for The By-
ander. This means you who owe.
The H. G. L. club met with Mrs. Jess
raden on Sunday evening. A very
eightful time was reported.
Mrs. Anna Reeves Harris returned
to her home at Marshaltown, after a
week's visit at her parental home.
The G D. R. Red Cross chapter
enjoyed another good stereopicon lec-
ure by our popular Dr. A. J Booker
t his office.
The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday evening with Mrs. Johnnie Shaw. Miss Tabitha Mash will be postess this week.
The Mothers' Congress will meet the first Saturday in April at the home of Mrs. L. M. Mason. All are urged to be present
Sunday, April 1st, is Rally Day at Asbury church. All members and friends are expected to be present. Dev. S. L. Birt of St. Paul's A. M. E. church will preach at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Alex Coleman entertained at a lovely dinner Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Coleman and Miss Bessie Mason.
Mrs. Mary Perkins Short of Iowa City and her mother, Mrs. Rebecca Perkins, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, was in the city Thursday on business.
Mr. A. G. Fisher was called to Iowa City on Saturday to be with his daughter there during a throat operation.
The B. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met at the home of Mrs. H. Allen An interesting meeting was held and adjourned to meet with Mrs. Mitchell on Day street.
The H. B. S. club met at the home of Mrs. Albert Gater. Quite a neat sum was realized from the benefit dinner for the home of women and girls. The club will meet next week, April 5, at the home of Mrs. J. P. Hamilton.
The Dramatic Art club will meet at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. S. Wilkinson, 223 East Thirteenth street. The lesson will be Canto Second, Scott's Lady of the Lake, with Mrs. J. B. Rush instructor.
NOTICE.
Thursday, April 5th, Funmakers in their musical comedy, "A Night Off At the Brown Hotel." Elks hall, Second and Grand.
Mr. Wm. Given, who is employed at the Thirty-seventh general assembly, left last Saturday for his home in Council Bluffs to visit over Sunday and returned Tuesday to his post of duty.
Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday, April 5th, with Mrs. J. L. Edwards, 2625 Chester avenue, at which time Mrs. Eleanor Gresham, state corresponding secretary of Iowa Federation of Clubs, will address the union.
PERSONAL—Wanted to correspond with respectable, intelligent, unimcumbered middle aged, light complexioned maiden lady with brains and money for a wife and business partner. Address Mizpah, care editor of The Bystander, 201 7th St, Des Moines, Ia.
Mrs. C. B Woods and little daughter Hortense, in company with Mrs. A. B. Barner of Grimes, Iowa, was an over Sunday visitor with her mother, Mrs. Rachel Jefferson at Ames, Ia. Little Hortense will spend her vacation with her grandmother.
Miss Ava Gasaway, her brother, John Gasaway, Miss Myrtle Walker and Mrs. Chas. Cleveland of St. Joseph, Mo., arrived in our city this week to attend the Redmon-Kelso wedding.
Mr. John Wright, formerly of Buxton, Iowa, but now who is in business in Chicago, spent Tuesday in our city on business. He also had spent a few days in Buxton. John is doing well there.
The Mary B. Talbert club met at the home of Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, with Mrs. J. E. Ousley as hostess. After regular business Mrs. Gresham read
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a paper on the most noted colored singers. The club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Courtney, with Mrs. Gresham as hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Banks were accidentally hit by an automobile last Sunday evening and very seriously injured. They are both doing fairly well.
Miss Adah Hyde has returned to the city, after a delightful visit in Chicago. En route home she stopped off a few days at Iowa City at the state university, her alma mater, to renew acquaintances with the students.
Enola V. Thompson was on the program for an instrumental solo at the recital given by the Des Moines college last Wednesday. She is the only girl of color enrolled in the music department.
The Kloster Crochet and Embroidery club met at the residence of Mrs. L. Jones on Wednesday afternoon. The evening was spent in crochet and needlework, after which a two-course lunch was served by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. L. Brown, 838 Eleventh street, Wednesday, April 4th. All members are requested to be present.
Mr. John Mitchell, one of our leading snare drummers, will leave next month to join the Ringling Bros. great circus in Chicago. This will make Mitchell's seventh season with this show. Mr. M. O. Russell of Scandia, who plays the melodian, will also go to join this show, while Bob Oliver and Harrison Hall will leave Saturday to join the John A. Sparks show at Georgetown. S. C. Those young men are good musicians and we wish them success while away from their home state.
VESPER PROGRAM
At Union Congregational Church
Vesper program: Singing, invocation, scripture reading, singing, solo, Letha Johnson; wars and rumors of wars (running discussion, led by J. H. Shepard. Mandolin solo and other musical features. All are invited promptly at 4 p. m. One hour only.
While in Iowa City Miss Edna Johnson was entertained at the home of the five university girls, who are as follows: Mayme Diggs, Helen Dameron, Alma Calhoun, Mabel Morgan and Helen Lucas. Though it was a sad occasion, these girls made it very pleasant for Miss Johnson.
The High School Girls' club met at the social center Sunday afternoon, and after transacting business, Mrs. J. H. McClain installed the officers. Delegates were chosen for the Federation. Misses Harriett Alexander, Georgia Williams and Meredith Humbard; alternates, Mildred Griffin, Orea Bundy and Edna Johnson. There will be an important meeting next Sunday and all members are asked to be present.
The teachers of St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday school showered the home of Supt. C. B. Woods and wife Thursday evening, March 29th, and gravely surprised him, showing their appreciation of loyalty, long service and good work rendered to the school. The
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evening was spent in speeches and songs. They left at a late hour, wishing Bro. Woods many more years of success.
Messrs. W. H. Warricks, M. L. Smith, N. C. Marshall, Wm. Yates, H. H. Armistead, E. S. Mayberry, G. G. Nichols and Revs. W. H. Perry and Jas. M. Eaves were inducted into the mysteries of Masonry by the degree team of Doric Masonic temple, East Seventeenth and Des Moines streets, Tuesday evening. Grand Master S. Joe Brown, Past Grand Master E. T. Banks and Messrs. B. N. Hyde, past masters of North Star lodge, No. 2, were interested visitors at the meeting.
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The Step Lively Girls met Sunday at 4 p. m. at the home of Miss Daisy Clay. A short program was rendered by the members. A luncheon was served and they adjourned to meet at the home of Miss Zelma Hall next Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buckner of 1047 Thirteenth street will entertain the Step Lively Girls and a few friends Thursday evening. A musical program will be given and a novelty musical act will be given.
The Missionary society of Asbury M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Julia Turner, 918 Twelfth street, March 22. The sick committee reported concerning a destitute family on the East Side and the society sent a basket of groceries, which was thankfully received by them. After conducting their usual business they adjourned to meet at Mrs. Richard Jones', 804 Eleventh street, April 12.
Dr. J. C. Sherrill, D. D., of Atlanta, Ga., will deliver his famous lecture on "Racial Redemption" at St. Paul's A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening, April 3rd. He is field secretary of foreign missions and a very able man. Everybody invited.
ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES.
St. Paul's Mite Missionary will give an Easter luncheon at the parsonage Monday evening, April 2. Public invited. Regular monthly meeting at the parsonage Tuesday, April 3, at 2 p. m.
Palm Sunday will be observed at St. Paul's church Sunday. Homecoming day also. Every member is asked to be present at one service at least during the day and make a contribution to the trustee collection.
Work has started on the new church site, the house is being removed and will be placed on Crocker and Twelfth Street Place.
All mothers with babies are asked to join the cradle roll and have the babies present at the Sunday school service Easter. Cradle roll certificates will be given on that day.
All infants and adults to be baptized Easter morning please inform class leaders or pastor, Rev. Bert.
The Corinthian B. Y. P. U. is planning on having a great time Sunday among the young people. They have been preparing for this great feast for some time. They have everything now ready and those wishing a treat along the spiritual lines and inspiration along services for Christ come
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over and be on time. At 11 o'clock we will have preaching by Bro. Lapin, especially for the young people. At 3 o'clock there will be special services conducted by the young people. We will have to talk for us Mr. Whitney and Mr. Howard Drew of Drake university; paper by Miss Ida Williams; solo by Miss Hayes.
Mr. N. L. Black, Washington, Iowa; Evalle Marrow, Eva Marrow, John H. Spencer, F. O. Marrow, James Reynolds, Montana, Ala.; Jed Smith, C. W. Kemp, W. Watkins, Hyperion club.
REDMON-KELSO WEDDING.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Redmon was the scene of an elaborate home wedding when their only daughter, Joburness, was united in marriage to Mr. Howard Kelso, of Chippewa Falls, Wis. The guests were received at the door by Mrs. Flossie Fristo. Preceding the ceremony, with Mrs. Marguerite Fields as accompanist, the Messrs. Gerald Hayes and Chas. Woods sang a group of songs "Oh Promise Me" was sung by Mrs. Dalza Hammitt. The wedding march, played by Mrs. Joburness Stuart of Omaha, announced the entrance of the bridal party First came the ribbon bearers, the Misses Blanche and Beulah Allen, attired in dainty white frocks, who made a ribbon path to the improvised altar in the west parlors, which was a veritable bower of roses. Next came little Dorothy Strawthers in a white frock, carrying the ring in a lily, followed by little Virginia Jones, flower girl, attired in a white frock, strewing rose petals along the path. Next came the groom, bested man and Mr. John Gassaway of St. Joseph, Mo., as attendant. The maid of honor, Miss Myrtle Walker, of St. Joseph, was attired in yellow and Miss Ava Gassaway of St. Joseph as bridesmaid in white. Both carried shower bouquets of roses. Lastly came the bride upon the arm of her father. Her dress was white net over white satin and her wedding veil of tulle was arranged cap fashion. She carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses. Her only ornament was a pearl necklace, gift of the groom. The impressive ring service was performed by Rev. S. L. Birt. After congratulations the guests repaired to the dining room, where a two-course luncheon was served. The bride's table was beautiful, with the large wedding cake as centerpiece. White satin ribbons were stretched from the four candelabras, placed at each corner of the table to the ceiling. The dining room was in charge of Mrs. Anna Tomlin, Miss Hayes and Miss Aileen Woods. Mrs. Cleveland of St. Joseph was an out of town guest. Thebridal couple left the city amid a shower of rice for Minneapolis. They will be at home after April 15th at Chippewa Falls, Wis.
The Thompson hotel was the scene of several weddings the past few months. On last Sunday Mr. Herman Williams was united in marriage to Miss Ida Mae Crews, both of this city, Rev. Henry McCravens performing the ceremony. They will make the Thompson hotel their home for a while. We wish them a happy and prosperous married life.
Mr. Harry Flippins, formerly of Marshalltown, who has been working here, stopping at the Thompson hotel, was married last Sunday to Miss Edna Wyatt of this city, Rev. Henry McCraven performing the marriage ceremony. Both of these young couples are well known here and we extend congratulations, wishing them the best in married life. They left immediately for Marshalltown, where they will make their home.
KILLS HIMSELF BY TAKING CAR
BOLIC ACID.
Mr. Jeff Davis, prominently known here, who had lived in our city for many years, committed suicide last Tuesday at the home of his mother by taking carbolic acid. The funeral was held from the home of E. T. Blagburn this afternoon, conducted by Rev. S. L. Birt. Interment in Glendale cemetery. He was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa, and came to this city twenty years ago and was train caller at the Savery hotel many years. His wife arrived from Chicago to see after the body.
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If these things do not warrant the feeling of protection and make a fellow feel that he is willing to share the hazards of the commonwealth, in the name of lal the gods at once, what will stir gratitude and patriotism?
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THE BYSTANDE
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HIM IN TOWN
AND NOW YOU
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HEALTH HINTS.
A. J. Booker. M. D.
There are a great many people who run about with voices of maximum volume which are controlled by brains, if any, of the smallest quantity.
The first and greatest protection which can be shown a people is to insure them a means of livelihood and a protection of whatever they may be fortunate enough to acquire, as a mark of thrift and prudence.
Property cannot be created over night, but babies are born every day. Consequently there is more importance attached to preserving property than to protect life. The cheapest thing in the
not be created over night, but babies are born every day. Consequently there is more importance attached to preserving property than to protect life. The cheapest thing in the world is life. Abraham Lincoln was more interested in saving mules than he was in the officers. He could create officers, but mules cost money. The first thing any person living in this country, regardless of how imposed upon they feel, would do if their house were robbed, or someone set the place on fire is to call the police. Something is always done in these cases. It is not a matter of religion, race nor of prayer, but it is call the police.
The first thing an industrious man does is to get a job in order to buy bread, and usually he buys the bread from the same race type from whom he gets the money. After he gets more money than he can spend for bread and clothes he gets some ground either with a house on it or he builds one.
The span of life is three score and ten years, but a man's house and lot are his and his heirs forever. His neighbors may make it unpleasant for him, but it is his forever. They may destroy his life, but the title stands. Millions of people go to bed every night feeling secure of the protection of life and property and their faith is well founded.
Property owners usually are a more conservative set of people than those who have a monopoly on hot air and have nothing to protect nor feel uneasy about.
When people get to thinking and can distinguish between noise and nonsense and reason and facts they will begin to take stock in their wellbeing, and security which is based upon conservatism and thought, rather than noise and braying of bipeds who are misnamed.
No man can defend discrimination not to give people a justification for keeping up devilish practices.
At this time most people are concerned with the outcome of this nation so far as the war is concerned. You will not make a hit with any red-blooded citizen of this country by telling him this is not your country and you will not fight for it that you have grievances. There are very few people who are entirely satisfied, either here or abroad. Things are going to warm up about these parts and the best thing to do is to beat it for the place you will fight for. In family affairs the outsiders get the worst of it, and there might come a time when
those who will not work cannot eat. This is a grand and glorious country; opportunities are here such as one will find in no other country on the globe. In Iowa we are blessed. There are privileges all out of proportion to payments. The free school system is fity capped by a free state university; men are given opportunity to do public work as an encouragement to all of us. The state furnishes hospitals for children who are deformed, the tuberculosis sanitarium takes care of unfortunates; the local charities help without discrimination, getting very little from us. Our battles are fought in the press every week at least, ministers of the gospel are telling people about us and helping to make things better.
If these things do not warrant the feeling of protection and make a fellow feel that he is willing to share the hazards of the commonwealth, in the name of lal the gods at once, what will stir gratitude and patriotism?
If your tongue is hung on a swivel and you have no thought, then at least accept the chance of being mistaken for being wise by keeping your mouth shut and not embarrassing those who have a conception of public duty.
There are a great many people whom the audience might think were sensible if they had sense to be quiet. To speak right out in meeting does not of itself show courage or wisdom; of course if a man wants to create sympathy for his lack of reason he may get by provided the listener is a pacifist.
The people who do not claim this country as theirs are usually the ones who would not know where to go if they had a ticket and a basket given them.
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When your liver is torpid.
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NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE.
To Geo. W. Hutton, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed:
You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 2, A. D. 1913, the following described real estate, towit: Lot 29 J. F. Kennedy's 2nd
THE BYSTANDE
addition to Lake Park, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to C.B. Minnis for the payment of the taxes for the year 1912, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by him.
YOUR COMPLEXION?
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GOOSE CREME ELCAYA THE PURE,
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SEND 100 FOR LARGE SAMPLE
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IMPLE .
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That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated March 30, 1917. C. B. Minnis. By W. L. Baugh, His Agent.
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Jacob's Pharmacy Co., Atlanta, Ga.:
Gentlemen:
I have used onene box of your Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener and I like it fine. Indeed, my skin is much whiter and is clear of pimple. I will ask you to send me another box of it, also send me a bar of the soap.
Yours very truly,
PEARL MOORE.
DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS
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ing hair is often a bit messy, and it hangs up
beautiful, stopping dandruff and it scabs
and scalp and fails hair at once. Stop using it
irons. Apply Herinin instead.
Send 25c (stamp or coin) for a big can of Herolim. Money back if Herolim doesn't satisfy you.
HEROLIM MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga.
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AL OFFER Electric Straightening - COMB
20c.
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Jewel Comb 500 with two Hair Nets Free. Write
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Hair Beads and Toilet
Nets FREE with order for
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