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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIII No. 43 CLARINDA, IOWA. Grandma Campbell still continues poorly at this writing. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Nash, a bouncing baby boy, April 4th. Mr. Chas. Griffin departed for his home in Plattsburg, Mo., Tuesday. Mr. E. B. Cook is remodeling his home both inside and out. Mr. Ed Cheetowal Pemberton, who was to go to Oralabor for her health, had to postpone her visit on account of the illness of her mother, but expects to go later on. Mrs. John Waters is visiting at the home of Mrs. Eva Davis. The Ladies' Crochet club met this week at the home of Mrs. Laura Jones. Mr. N. H. Pemberton made a business trip to Chicago last week. Little Allen Looney is on the sick list. Mrs. Henry Ferrior gave an entertainment at the Second Baptist church last Saturday night for the trustees. A neat sum was taken in. The ladies of the O. E. S. gave a third anniversary banquet at their hall last Thursday evening. Covers were laid for fifty-six. Selections were given by Past Worthy Matron Mrs. Lane, also by present associate matron, Miss Johnson. Out of town guests: Mrs. Lucas of Cheyenne, Miss Marshall of Sharps and Gertrude Chapel of Red Oak. A lovely supper was given. Mrs. Maud Fields and family moved back to Tarkio, Mo. MONMOUTH, ILL. Mrs. G. W. Neil, 815 South Eighth street, entertained twenty-five ladies Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Branton Tule. Mrs. Tule talked to the ladies about her missionary work in South Africa. Rev. H. L. Brasco of Duluth, Minn., was also present. Light refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Lillian Catlin spent Saturday in Roseville, Ill. Mrs. Catlin expects to leave here Thursday for Washington, D. C., where she will visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Goodloe. On Sabbath there will be at the St. James A, M. E. church a program by the Sabbath school and in the evening by the choir. Preaching in the morning. All are invited to attend. There will be meetings held at the Calvary Baptist church all this week. Rev. Brasco will have charge. Mrs. Bernice Metlock was a business caller in Keithsburg on Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson have returned from Frankfort, Mo., where they were recently married, and are residing here on North Ninth street. Mr. Toney of Frankfort, Mo., is visiting here with his brother. On April 13th Miss Ruby Pettiford of Salbina, P. will give a concert at the G. A. R. hall. All are urged to hear her. Refreshments will be for sale and the affair will be for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. The new St. James A. M. E. church is making quite a showing and before many weeks the members will be able to have services in the basement of it. It will be an edifice of which all Monmouth will be proud. The A. M. E. Church Sewing Circle gave an entertainment Thursday evening at the church. Rheumatic Pains Believed "I have used Chamberlain's Liniment for pains in the chest and lameness of the shoulders due to rheumatism, and am pleased to say that it has never failed to give me prompt relief," writes Mrs. S. N. Finch, Batavia, N. Y. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mrs. R. K. Knight, who underwent an operation Wednesday, March 28th, is improving. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist church will conduct a week of cottage prayer meetings. Easter Sunday they will begin a two weeks' revival. Rev. Dr. J. W. Norris accepted a charge in Sioux Falls, S. D. Rev. Norris will fill his pulpit on Sundays and return to his business here in the city on Monday. Mr. Geo. Yearwood will spend Easter in St. Paul with his mother. He will also visit in Chicago. Mrs. H. Alexander of Atchison, Kans., died Sunday, April 1st, at a local hospital after an operation. She is survived by one son. Funeral arrangements have not been made. NACON, MO., NEWS. Macon is now enjoying beautiful weather. Mr. Thomas Braggs of Kansas City, Mo., was in the city, the guest of relatives and friends. Miss Alma McElroy is able to be out again, after a slight spell of illness with her tonsils. Mrs. Lucy Redd of Omaha, Neb., formerly Mrs. Lucy Brown of our city, died in Omaha and the remains were brought to Macon for burial. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. Sunday was a glorious day at the Vine and Broadway church. At the 11 o'clock service Rev. J. W. L. Un- derwood preached a soul-stirring sermon on baptism. After the sermon there were ten candidates baptized. The evening service was the administering of the Lord's supper. WANTED 1,000 Negro Men and Boys To learn to be expert Automobile Positions waiting. Special co gentlemen. For full information AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMO 1420-26 Woodland A The largest Automobile Training To learn to be expert Automobile Mechanics and Chauffeurs, Positions waiting. Special course in driving for ladies and gentlemen. 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All sizes unusual quality and styles at $9.95 and $14.95. 2nd Floor SPRING DRESSES $14.95 $19.95 The most beautiful designed dresses of the present century are with us today. Smart, beautiful, cleverly created Easter silk dresses that are masterpieces of style, rich coloring and supreme workmanhip. All sizes, special qualities at $14.95 & $19.95. 2nd Floor SPRING SUITS $19.95 $24.95 Almost limitless selections of charming, fashionable spring suits, designed after the latest and most approved spring models, elaborately designed and most carefully tailored. New spring materials and colorings All sizes special qualities at $19.95 & $24.95. 2nd Floor Wonderful creations, graceful, youthful models, reveling in all the new style ideas and rich spring colorings. Remarkable assortments at $4.98 to $9.95. 2nd Floor—Take Elevator Ladies New Easter Trimmed Hats $1.98 - $2.98 - $3.98 - $4.98 to $17.98 Crowds are thronging "ORANSKYS" New De Luxe. Beautiful New Trimmed Hats in stup trimmings, and rich spring colorings as well as yourself. $1.98 to $17.98. 2nd Floor - Take Crowds are thronging "ORANSKYS" Newly Enlarged Underselling Millinery Dept De Luxe. Beautiful New Trimmed Hats in stupendus variety of new shapes and spring trimmings, and rich spring colorings as well as the stape shades. Try on a few and see for yourself. $1.98 to $17.98. New Untrimmed Hats—Hats Trimmed Free 98c up to Table after table filled with the new spring s ings. A hat to suit every woman is here and rent 98c up to $3.98. Hats Trimmed Free Boys Suits and Top Coats Ladies, Men's and Childrens Spring Weight Underwear Shop at "Oranskys" the Friendly 98c up to $3.98 Table after table filled with the new spring style ideas in shapes and rich or staple color, ings. A hat to suit every woman is here and remember, please all are at uncerseiling prices 98c up to $3.99. Hats Trimmed Free 2nd Floor—Take Elevator. Boys Suits and Top Coats Ladies, Men's and Childrens Spring Weight Underwear Mens and Boys Shirts, Ties' Suspenders, Etc. Easter Hose for all the family Shop at "Oranskys" the Friendly Store with the Cheerful Clerks Stetson Hats DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1917. sermonized. inis- Sunday, April 1, was the annual memorial day at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church for the sermon of the Heroines of Jericho. A short program was given. Paper, "The Palms," by Miss Virginia Ancel Duet, "Rock of Ages," Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Brown. Solo, "The Palms," by Mr. Waid Brown. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood delivered an excel- Automobile Mechanics and Chauffeur, special course in driving for ladies and formation as to terms and etc. address OMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL And Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Training Schoel for Negroes in the world. DRESS UP FOR EASTER ```markdown ``` Munkel's 517 WALNUT ST. Manhattan Shirts THAT UMDERSELLS" Munky'S WALNUT ST. 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Best qualities 99 to $4.55. 2nd Floor - Take Elevator Newly Enlarged Underselling Millinery Dept. in stupendus variety of new shapes and spring well as the stape shades. Try on a few and see for r-Take Elevator. spring style ideas in shapes and rich or staple color and remember, please all are at uncerselling prices. 2nd Floor—Take Elevator. Mens and Boys Shirts, Ties' Suspenders, Etc. Easter Hose for all the family Sunday Store with the Cheerful Clerks Manhattan Shirts "The Palms," by Miss Virginia Ancel Duet, "Rock of Ages," Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Brown. Solo, "The Palms," by Mr. Waid Brown. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood delivered an excellent sermon. Afterward the male quartet sang an excellent song. The meeting of the Macon Women's club will be held Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. E. liver. The A. M. E. Sewing Circle were delightfully entertained Saturday at the home of Mrs. E. Oliver. The death of Mr. Collie Davis of Ottumwa, Iowa, occurred at his home. The body was brought to Macon for burial. The funeral was in the hands of the Knights of Pythias. Several of the brothers came with the body. The funeral was conducted at the home of his parents. He leaves a host of relatives to mourn his death. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford and little daughter of Moline, Ill., were called to Macon by the death of Mr. Davis. One of the largest and most unique among the notable events on the social calendar was the banquet which was given Friday evening at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church by the church members in honor of the late bride of Rev. J. W. L. Underwood. The church was beautifully decorated in blue and white paper mingled with yellow and large white bells were hung in various places. The bridal parlor was decorated in white and yellow paper, which was very pretty. The bride was charming in blue georgette and carried a huge bouquet of white carnations, which were presented to her by Miss Lucille Harris, and the groom was clad in a neat blue serge and wore a large carnation, which was placed on him by the Mandolin club. Immediately after the program the two young ladies who acted as flower girls, Misses Howard and Harris, very gracefully placed bridal reef on the guests present. A delicious three-course supper was served. Messrs. Perkins and Jackson were the waiters. The Vine and Broadway Circle will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. A. I. Bird. Subscribe for The Bystander and get the news for yourself. Be independent of borrowing the paper in order to read the news from someone who is subscribing for it. Mrs. Victoria Brassell has resumed her position for F. W. Gieselman. CLINTON. IOWA. A mask social was given at the Second Baptist church on Monday evening March 26th. A good crowd was in attendance and a general good time had. Prizes were offered for the different costumes Wm. Henderson was taken to Agatha hospital Sunday where he will undergo treatment. He is doing fairly well at this time. Miss Anna Culberson who has been in Davenport for sometime has returned home where she will remain indefinitely. The Easter program of Bethel A. M. E. S. S. will be rendered on Sunday evening. At the last quarterly visit of Rev, N. J. McCracken, P. E., he was the guest of the deaconess board at dinner, at the home of the president, Mrs. M. J. Holliday 337 Maple avenue. Rev. W. W. Williams became so ill last week that he was compelled to take to his bed. At this writing he shows signs of improvement. A large and appreciative audience greeting the Tuskegee Singers at the 1st Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening, the 28th. The singers, five in number, are graduates of the school and are giving their time in assisting the institution. The personel of the company are Prof. Chas. W. Wood, manager and reader; Robt. Hamilton, 2nd tenor; Wm. Handy, 2nd tenor; Le Roy Brown, 1st tenor; Preston Roney, baritone; V. L. Pleasant, bass, During the evening Wood gave selections from Paul Lawrence Dunbar poems. The silver offering netted $40.00. Curtis C. Bush was in Chicago this week on business. ALBIA, IOWA. Mrs. Charlie Hill Mrs Bertha Gaines and son Ruben Gaines, Jr., of Buxton visited at the home of Mrs. Oscar Roper in Albia this week. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Bennings on Monday. Meeting opened by vice president. Federation study. Lunah served by the hostess. Visitors Miss Alberta Robinson of Hocking, Mrs. Bessie Grayson, Hocking No. 3. Mrs. Emma Smith and family left Albia on Sunday evening for Garria, Indiana, where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have resided in Albia for a number of years and will be missed in church and social work. They also have two fine youths who will be missed in Albia at the close of the school year when they State Capitol Blvd Historical Room go to join their parents in Indiana. The Sewing Circle club with the honorary membership of Mr. Lou Franklin gave a reath of flowers as a tribute to the memory of Mr. Charlie Robinson who had attended the A. M. E. church and Sunday School in Albia for a number of years, and other social entertainments. HOCKING NEWS Those who attended the A. M. E. church Sunday from Hocking was Mrs. Mable Robinson and daughter, Miss Alberta Robinson, Mrs. Virgie Burns and Mrs. Emory Burns, Miss Anna Robinson and Mr. Tom Robinson who gave their membership to the A M. E. church, and Mrs. Tonny Robinson OBITUARY Mr. Charlie Robinson, the adopted son of Mr. Joe and Mrs. Mable Robinson, was born at Farmington, Iowa, April 7th, 1900, and passed away March 27th, 1917 at Albia City hospital—age 16 years, 11 month and 11 days. The deceased was well known throughout the whole community in which he lived. He was held in high esteem among his friends. He had a happy smile for one and all. He was a boy of a generous disposition. Charley was united with the A. M. E. church about four years ago, from which time he had lived a consistent christian life. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church in Hocking, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Dowden of Albia A. M. E. church, Rev. Cato of Ottumwa A. M. E. church and music by the A. M. E. chair of Albia. Interment at the Oak View cemetery, Albia. He leaves to mourn his death, beside his parents, five sisters, Albertha Robinson and Mrs. Fay Lo Good of Des Moines; four aunts, Mrs. Lizzie Woods and Eldora Davis from Les Moines, L. Alexander, Ottumwa, Mrs. Alice Robinson, Hocking. four uncles and a host of friends. Those who attended the funeral were Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Joe Edmund, Mrs. Fay Lo Good of Des Moines, Mrs. Moss and Mrs. Alexander of Ottumwa, Mrs. Minnie Robinson of Buxton, Iowa and a number of friends from Hiteman and Alibia. Many beautiful flowers were the tribute of friends. We thank every society, school and friends for their help and sympathy and beautiful flowers sent us in the time of our sorrow.—Mr. Joe, Mrs. Mable and Albertha Robinson. Nature Cures, The Doctor Takes the Fee There is an old saying that "Nature cures, the doctor takes the fee," but as everyone knows you can help Nature very much and thereby enable it to effect a cure in much less time than is usually required. This is particularly true of colds. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves the lungs, liquifies the tough mucus and aids in its expectoration, allays the cough and aids Nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. ENTERPRISE JOWA Enterprise, under the leadership of Rev. D. Donald of Des Moines, had a glorious service the past Sunday. The work was appointed to him by the P. E., Rev. O. G. Moss. He will not be able to be present next Sunday, but expects to send Rev. W. Garver, who is a wide-awake preacher, to take his place. We hope for success. Everybody invited. Mrs. Rev. W. Garver, secretary. MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Harris entertained at a four-course dinner last Sunday at 1 o'clock, complimentary to Mr. Wm. Reeves and Miss Susie Lee of Des Moines, Iowa. Later in the afternoon about six couples came. The afternoon was spent in conversation and music by the victrola. Mrs. Henry Flippings entertained last Thursday night in honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edna Wyatt Flippings, who was recently married to her son, Harry. We welcome this young couple to our city. Preparations are being made for an Easter ball on April 12th. Rev. Abner has moved to Marshall-town, where he will pastor the Baptist church. No Mure Gold Lace for Afghana The amee has published an edi- which applies to all parts of Afghan istan, prohibiting the import into the country of all kinds of gold lace, in cluding embroidered kullas tungis and embroidered shoes. The amee is evi- idently accrued by a desire to prevent his subjects from spending their hard earned money on showy dress. It is the poorer classes who are notori- ously addicted to this extravagance which his majesty has decided to check. The gold laced coat of the Afghan is decidedly handsome, and all though the amee has acted wisely in bringing into general use clothing less costly, his majesty's orders will doubt less be received by his subjects with rather mixed feelings. ```markdown ``` The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents CAMPAIGN OF EDUCATION. Professor T. C. Erwin Reports Success of Organized Work in Virginia. What the Negro Organization Society of Virginia accomplished during 1910 for better schools, homes, community uplift and better health is interestingly told in the report of Professor Temple C. Erwin, field agent for the society. Major Alien Washington, commandant of cadets at the Hampton (Va.) institute, is president of the organization. He expresses much gratification over the good results obtained, yet Major Washington believes that a greater work may yet be done for the people of the rural districts. Professor Erwin in his report says: "More and more the necessity for determined action against the forces of destruction and the wisdom of concerted effort grow upon the Negroes of Virginia. During the year just closed we have seen them rallying with increased vigor to the cause of uplift and battling in ways to them more or less new to improve school conditions, to withstand the inroads of communicable diseases and to remedy untoward conditions surrounding life on the farm. The influence of this movement is being felt throughout the state where colored people live in any considerable numbers, and organizations of almost every conceivable kind are to be counted among the numbers of those that make up this society. "In a number of communities into which we have gone it has been necessary to initiate the idea of school improvement through co-operation and to point out the essential nature of such work to substantial growth. In such places school development is in the primitive stage. In many of these instances leagues were organized, and in some movements looking to the erection of new school buildings were begun and the people thus sent on to their important work of developing better school facilities. "In other communities we have found the people laboring as best they could in accordance with the light they had to remedy conditions for the education of their children. We have sometimes found them working with commendable seal, but with poor advice, raising money to repair an inadequate and dilapidated building when only the erection of a new one would constitute a wise investment or endeavor to secure funds for a longer school term and yet had permitted the school attendance to dwindle almost to the vanishing point during the last month or two of the regular term. "Reports from twenty of the counties of the state will serve to indicate the breadth and effectiveness of the clean up movement. These twenty counties were selected because the reports coming from them are more or less accurate and complete, as we have better means of getting reports from these than from some other counties. "They report 35 dwellings painted, 311 dwellings whitewashed, 1,006 homes cleaned, 121 fences repaired and built, 370 outbuildings whitewashed, 51 homes screened, 1,029 yards cleaned, 67 sanitary closets built, 21 closets repaired, 138 barns and outbuildings cleaned, 130 wells and springs improved, 47 schools and school yards cleaned and 20 churches better ventilated. "The reports also show that on 42 farms the tools and implements were repaired and put in order, and on 12 farms untitled land was cleaned. It is impossible to estimate the moral and practical good accomplished through the work done in these twenty counties and in a similar way in most of the other counties of the state." University Students to Hold Debate. The debate between students of Willberforce university and the Virginia Union university will be held at the latter institution in Richmond, Va., on Friday evening, March 23. The subject for debate will be, "Resolved, That the Federal Government Should Own and Operate All Railroads In the United States." E. E. Smith and C. H. Thompson of Union university will speak on the affirmative side of the question. Educational circles in Richmond and the general public are looking forward to the coming contest between the students of these two famous schools with much interest. Proper Bestowal of Charity. Dickens: There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require in their vocation, scarcely less excitation than the votaries of pleasure in theirs; and hence it is that diseased sympathy and compassion are every day expended on out-of-the way objects, when only too many demands upon the legitimate exercise of the same virtues in a healthy state are constantly within the sight and hearing of the most unobservant person alive. In short, charity must have its romance, as the novelist or the playwright must have his Subscribe for the Bystunder. More earthquakes in France. Toulon—Slight seismic shocks occurred again Monday in Draguignan, Anclouse and Puy-Ste-Reparade. No damage is reported, but the residents were pano-stricken. THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIII No. 43 CLARINDA, IOWA Grandma Campbell still continues poorly at this writing. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Nash, a bouncing baby boy, April 4th. Mr. Chas. Griffin departed for his home in Plattsburg, Mo., Tuesday. Mr. E. B. Cook is remodeling his home both inside and out. Mr. Ed Cheetwood Pemberton, who was to go to Oralabor for her health, had to postpone her visit on account of the illness of her mother, but expects to go later on. Mrs. John Waters is visiting at the home of Mrs. Eva Davis. The Ladies' Crochet club met this week at the home of Mrs. Laura Jones. M. N. H. Pemberton made a business trip to Chicago last week. Little Allen Looney is on the sick list. Mrs. Henry Ferrior gave an entertainment at the Second Baptist church last Saturday night for the trustees. A neat sum was taken in. The ladies of the O. E. S. gave a third anniversary banquet at their hall last Thursday evening. Covers were laid for fifty-six. Selections were given by Past Worthy Matron Mrs. Lane, also by present associate matron, Miss Johnson. Out of town guests: Mrs. Lucas of Cheyenne, Miss Marshall of Sharps and Gertrude Chapel of Red Oak. A lovely supper was given. Mrs. Maud Fields and family moved back to Tarkio, Mo. MONMOUTH, ILL Mrs. G. W. Neil, 815 South Eighth street, entertained twenty-five ladies Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Branton Tule. Mrs. Tule talked to the ladies about her missionary work in South Africa. Rev. H. L. Brasco of Duluth, Minn., was also present. Light refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Lillian Catlin spent Saturday in Roseville, Ill. Mrs. Catlin expects to leave here Thursday for Washington, D. C., where she will visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Goodloe. On Sabbath there will be at the St. James A, M. E. church a program by the Sabbath school and in the evening by the choir. Preaching in the morning. All are invited to attend. There will be meetings held at the Calvary Baptist church all this week. Rev. Brasco will have charge. Mrs. Bernice Metlock was a business caller in Keithsburg on Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson have returned from Frankfort, Mo., where they were recently married, and are residing here on North Ninth street. Mr. Toney of Frankfort, Mo., is visiting here with his brother. On April 13th Miss Ruby Pettiford of Salbina, P. will give a concert at the G. A. R. hall. All are urged to hear her. Refreshments will be for sale and the affair will be for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. The new St. James A. M. E. church is making quite a showing and before many weeks the members will be able to have services in the basement of it. It will be an edifice of which All Monmouth will be proud. The A. M. E. Church Sewing Circle gave an entertainment Thursday evening at the church. Rheumatic Paina Relieved "I have used Chamberlain's Liniment for pains in the chest and lameness of the shoulders due to rheumatism, and am pleased to say that it has never failed to give me prompt relief," writes Mrs. S. N. Finch, Batavia, N. Y. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mrs. R. K. Knight, who underwent an operation Wednesday, March 28th, is improving. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist church will conduct a week of cottage prayer meetings. Easter Sunday they will begin a two weeks' revival. Rev. Dr. J. W. Norris accepted a charge in Sioux Falls, S. D. Rev. Norris will fill his pulpit on Sundays and return to his business here in the city on Monday. Mr. Geo. Yearwood will spend Easter in St. Paul with his mother. He will also visit in Chicago. Mrs. H. Alexander of Atchison, Kans., died Sunday, April 1st, at a local hospital after an operation. She is survived by one son. Funeral arrangements have not been made. MACON MO. NEWS. Macon is now enjoying beautiful weather. Mr. Thomas Braggs of Kansas City, Mo., was in the city, the guest of relatives and friends. Miss Alma McElroy is able to be out again, after a slight spell of illness with her tonsils. Mrs. Lucy Redd of Omaha, Neb., formerly Mrs. Lucy Brown of our city, dled in Omaha and the remains were brought to Macon for burial. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. Sunday was a glorious day at the Vine and Broadway church. At the 11 o'clock service Rev. J. W. L. Un- derwood preached a soul-stirring sermon on baptism. After the sermon there were ten candidates baptized. The evening service was the administering of the Lord's supper. WANTED 1,000 Negro Men and Boys To learn to be expert Automobile Positions waiting. Special course gentlemen. For full information AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE 1420-26 Woodland Ave The largest Automobile Training To learn to be expert Automobile Mechanics and Chauffeurs, Positions waiting. Special course in driving for ladies and gentlemen. For full information as to terms and etc. address Frankels Say Come out Easter morning in "full bloom" with that newest style suit, shirt, tie and hat. It is not necessary that they should be expensive too be good looking and up-to-date --They can all be secured at moderate prices. Classy suits at $15 to $25--Beautiful shirts $1.00 to $5.00--attractive neckwear 50c to $1.00, nobby hats at $2.50. "The Home of Good Clothes" Stetson Hats 513-515-515 "THE STORE THAT Orans 313-315 WA ALL READY I Des Moines Wonder Bargain Store is now ready assortments as usual and all at underselling hearts of all thrifty women with better val- shopping floors filled with Easter treasurers at Shop at "ORANSKYS Frankel's 513-515-517 WALNUT ST. Des Moines Wonder Bargain Store is now ready for Easter with the best styles, the largest assortments as usual and all at understores selling. Out of the high rent district into the hearts of all thrifty women with better values for the same or less money. 3 sunlight shopping floors filled with Easter treasurers at special prices. The most beautiful designed dresses of the present century are with us today. Smart, beautiful, cleverly created Easter silk dresses that are master pieces of style, rich coloring and supreme workmanship. All sizes, special qualities at $14.95 & $19.95. 2nd Floor. Enormous selections at these popular underselling prices. Latest spring materials and models in beige, majenta, coral, green apple charteuret, gold etc., and black or navy blue. All sizes unusual quality and styles at $2.95 and $14.95. 2nd Floor Wonderful creations, graceful, youthful models, reveling in all the new style ideas and rich spring colorings. Remarkable assortments at $4.98 to $9.95. 2nd Floor—Take Elevator Ladies New Easter Trimmed Hats $1.98 - $2.98 - $3.98 Crowds are thronging "ORANSKYS" New De Luxe. Beautiful New Trimmed Hats in stu- trimmings, and rich spring colorings as well as yourself. $1.98 to $17.98. 2nd Floor-Ta New Untrimmed Hats 98c up to Table after table filled with the new spring ings. A hat to suit every woman is here and re- 98c up to $3.98. Hats Trimmed Free Boys Suits and Top Coats Ladies, Men's and Childrens Spring Weight Underwear Crowds are thronging "ORANSKYS" Newly Enlarged Underselling Millinery Dept. De Luxe. Beautiful New Trimmed Hats in stupendus variety of new shapes and spring trimmings, and rich spring colorings as well as the stape shades. Try on a few and see for yourself. $1.98 to $17.98. 98c up to $3.98 Table after table filled with the new spring style ideas in shapes and rich or staple color. A hat to suit every woman is here and remember, please all are at unscensling prices. 98c up to $3.98. Hats Trimmed Free 2nd Floor—Take Elevator. Boys Suits and Top Coats Ladies, Men's and Childrens Spring Weight Underwear Mens and Boys Shirts, Ties Suspenders, Etc. Easter Hose for all the family Stetson Hats SPRING COATS $9.95 $14.95 DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1917. Sunday, April 1, was the annual memorial day at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church for the sermon of the Heroines of Jericho. A short program was given. Paper, Mobile Mechanics and Chauffeurs, curse in driving for ladies and union as to terms and etc. address MOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL Love., Kansas City, Mo. School for Negroes in the world. DRESS UP OR EASTER ```markdown ``` ankel's 17 WALNUT ST. Monhattan Shirts AT UMDERSELLS" SKY'S WALNUT ST. FOR EASTER body for Easter with the best styles, the largest prices. Out of the high rent district into the values for the same or less money. 3 sunlight special prices. S" for Easter needs. ADDRESSES $19.95 $24.95 SPRING SUITS Almost limitless selections of charming, fashionable spring suits, designed after the latest and most approved spring models, elaborately designed and most carefully tailored. New spring materials and colors are available at $19.95 and $24.95. 2nd Floor Visit Des Moines most economical lingerie and silk waist department at "Oranskyss" Tables filled to overflowing with the newest styles. Best qualities 99c to $4.95. 2nd Floor—Take Elevator Over Trimmed Hats $8 - $4.98 to $17.98 Newly Enlarged Underselling Millinery Dept. Upends variety of new shapes and spring as the stape shades. Try on a few and see for take Elevator. —Hats Trimmed Free to $3.98 style ideas in shapes and rich or staple color. Remember, please all are at uncenselling prices. 2nd Floor—Take Elevator. Mens and Boys Shirts, Ties Suspenders, Etc. Easter Hose for all the family Meebattan Shirts "The Palms," by Miss Virginia Ancell Duet, "Rock of Ages," Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Brown. Solo, "The Palms," by Mr. Waid Brown. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood delivered an excellent sermon. Afterward the male quartet sang an excellent song. The meeting of the Macon Women's club will be held Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. E. liver. The A. M. E. Sewing Circle were delightfully entertained Saturday at the home of Mrs. E. Oliver. The death of Mr. Colie Davis of Ottumwa, Iowa, occurred at his home. The body was brought to Macon for burial. The funeral was in the hands of the Knights of Pythias. Several of the brothers came with the body. The funeral was conducted at the home of his parents. He leaves a host of relatives to mourn his death. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford and little daughter of Moline, Ill., were called to Macon by the death of Mr. Davis. One of the largest and most unique among the notable events on the social calendar was the banquet which was given Friday evening at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church by the church members in honor of the late bride of Rev. J. W. L. Underwood. The church was beautifully decorated in blue and white paper mingled with yellow and large white bells were hung in various places. The bridal parlor was decorated in white and yellow paper, which was very pretty. The bride was charming in blue georgette and carried a huge bouquet of white carnations, which were presented to her by Miss Lucille Harris, and the groom was clad in a neat blue serge and wore a large carnation, which was placed on him by the Mandolin club. Immediately after the program the two young ladies who acted as flower girls, Misses Howard and Harris, very gracefully placed bridal reef on the guests present. A delicious three-course supper was served. Messrs. Perkins and Jackson were the waiters. The Vine and Broadway Circle will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. A. I. Bird. Subscribe for The Bystander and get the news for yourself. Be independent of borrowing the paper in order to read the news from someone else who is subscribing for it. Mrs. Victoria Brassell has resumed her position for F. W. Gieselman. CLINTON, IOWA. A mask social was given at the Second Baptist church on Monday evening March 26th. A good crowd was in attendance and a general good time had. Prizes were offered for the different costumes Wm. Henderson was taken to Agatha hospital Sunday where he will undergo treatment. He is doing fairly well at this time. Miss Anna Culberson who has been in Davenport for sometime has returned home where she will remain indefinitely. The Easter program of Bethel A. M. E. S. S. will be rendered on Sunday evening. At the last quarterly visit of Rev, N. J. McCracken, P. E., he was the guest of the deaconess board at dinner, at the home of the president, Mrs. M. J. Holliday 337 Maple avenue. Rev. W. W. Williams became so ill last week that he was compelled to take to his bed. At this writing he shows signs of improvement. A large and appreciative audience greeting the Tuskegee Singers at the 1st Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening, the 28th. The singers, five in number, are graduates of the school and are giving their time in assisting the institution. The personel of the company are Prof. Chas. W. W. Wood, manager and reader; Robt. Hamilton, 2nd tenor; Wm. Handy, 2nd tenor; Le Roy Brown, 1st tenor; Preston Roney, baritone; V. L. Pleasant, bass. During the evening Prof. Wood gave sever-selections from Paul Lawrence Dunbar poems. The silver offering netted $40.00. Curtis C. Bush was in Chicago this week on business. ALBIA. IOWA. Mrs. Charlie Hill Mrs Bertha Gaines and son Ruben Gaines, Jr., of Buxton visited at the home of Mrs. Oscar Roper in Albia this week. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Bennings on Monday. Meeting opened by vice president. Federation study. Lunah served by the hostess. Visitors Miss Alberta Robinson of Hocking, Mrs. Bessie Grayson, Hocking No. 3. Mrs. Emma Smith and family left Albia on Sunday evening for Garria, Indiana, where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have resided in Albia for a number of years and will be missed in church and social work. They also have two fine youths who will be missed in Albia at the close of the school year when they State Capitol Blog Historical Room go to join their parents in Indiana. The Sewing Circle club with the honorary membership of Mr. Lou Franklin gave a reath of flowers as a tribute to the memory of Mr. Charlie Robinson who had attended the A. M. E. church and Sunday School in Albia for a number of years, and other social entertainments. HOCKING NEWS Those who attended the A. M. E. church Sunday from Hocking was Mrs. Mable Robinson and daughter, Miss Alberta Robinson, Mrs. Virgie Burns and Mrs. Emory Burns, Miss Anna Robinson and Mr. Tom Robinson who gave their membership to the A M. E. church, and Mrs. Tonny Robinson OBITUARY Mr. Charlie Robinson, the adopted son of Mr. Joe and Mrs. Mable Robinson, was born at Farmington, Iowa, April 7th, 1900, and passed away March 27th, 1917 at Albia City hospital—age 16 years, 11 month and 11 days. The deceased was well known throughout the whole community in which he lived. He was held in high esteem among his friends. He had a happy smile for one and all. He was a boy of a generous disposition. Charley was united with the A. M. E. church about four years ago, from which time he had lived a consistent christian life. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church in Hocking, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Dowden of Albia A. M. E. church, Rev. Cato of Ottumwa A. M. E. church and music by the A. M. E. choir of Albia. Interment at the Oak View cemetery, Albia. He leaves to nourn his death, beside his parents, five sisters, Albertha Robinson and Mrs. Fay Lo Good of Des Moines; four aunts, Mrs. Lizzie Woods and Eldora Davis from Des Moines, L. Alexander, Ottumwa, Mrs. Alice Robinson, Hocking, four uncles and a host of friends. Those who attended the funeral were Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Joe Edmund, Mrs. Fay Lo Good of Des Moines, Mrs. Moss and Mrs. Alexander of Ottumwa, Mrs. Minnie Robinson of Buxton, Iowa and a number of friends from Hiteman and Aliba. Many beautiful flowers were the tribute of friends. We thank every society, school and friends for their help and sympathy and beautiful flowers sent us in the time of our sorrow.—Mr. Joe, Mrs. Mable and Albertha Roberta Nature Cures, The Doctor Takes the Fee There is an old saying that "Nature cures, the doctor takes the fee," but as everyone knows you can help Nature very much and thereby enable it to effect a cure in much less time than is usually required. This is particularly true of colds. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves the lungs, liquifies the tough mucus and aids in its expectoration, allays the cough and aids Nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. ENTERPRISE, IOWA. Enterprise, under the leadership of Rev. D. Donald of Des Moines, had a glorious service the past Sunday. The work was appointed to him by the P.E., Rev. O. G. Moss. He will not be able to be present next Sunday, but expects to send Rev. W. Garver, who is a wide-awake preacher, to take his place. We hope for success. Everybody invited. Mrs. Rev. W. Garver, secretary. MARSHALLTOWN IOWA Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Harris entertained at a four-course dinner last Sunday at 1 o'clock, complimentary to Mr. Wm. Reeves and Miss Susie Lee of Des Moines, Iowa. Later in the afternoon about six couples came. The afternoon was spent in conversation and music by the victrola. Mrs. Henry Flippings entertained last Thursday night in honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edna Wyatt Flippings, who was recently married to her son, Harry. We welcome this young couple to our city. Preparations are being made for an Easter ball on April 12th. Rev. Abner has moved to Marshall-town, where he will pastor the Baptist church. No Mura Gold Lace for Afgnana. No more gold Lace for Afghanah. The ameer has published an edi- which applies to all parts of Afghanah, prohibiting the import into the country of all kinds of gold lace, cluding embroidered kullas lungis and embroidered shoes. The ameer is identally actuated by a desire to prevent his subjects from spending their hard earned money on showy dress. It is the poorer classes who are notori- ously addicted to this extravagance which his majesty has decided to check. The gold laced coat of the Afghan is decidedly handsome, and all though the ameer has acted wisely is bringing into general use clothing less costly, his majesty's orders will doubt less be received by his subjects with rather mixed feelings. ```markdown ``` The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents CAMPAIGN OF EDUCATION. Professor T. C. Erwin Reports Success of Organized Work in Virginia. What the Negro Organization Society of Virginia accomplished during 1916 for better schools, homes, community uplift and better health is interestingly told in the report of Professor Temple C. Erwin, field agent for the society. Major Allen Washington, commandant of cadets at the Hampton (Va.) institute, is president of the organization. He expresses much gratification over the good results obtained, yet Major Washington believes that a greater work may yet be done for the people of the rural districts. Professor Erwin in his report says: "More and more the necessity for determined action against the forces of destruction and the wisdom of concerted effort grow upon the Negroes of Virginia. During the year just closed we have seen them rallying with increased vigor to the cause of uplift and battling in ways to them more or less new to improve school conditions, to withstand the inroads of communicable diseases and to remedy untoward conditions surrounding life on the farm. The influence of this movement is being felt throughout the state where colored people live in any considerable numbers, and organizations of almost every conceivable kind are to be counted among the numbers of those that make up this society. "In a number of communities into which we have gone it has been necessary to initiate the idea of school improvement through co-operation and to point out the essential nature of such work to substantial growth. In such places school development is in the primitive stage. In many of these instances leagues were organized, and in some movements looking to the erection of new school buildings were begun and the people thus sent on to their important work of developing better school facilities. "In other communities we have found the people laboring as best they could in accordance with the light they had to remedy conditions for the education of their children. We have sometimes found them working with commendable seal, but with poor advice, raising money to repair an inadequate and dilapidated building when only the erection of a new one would constitute a wise investment or endeavoring to secure funds for a longer school term and yet had permitted the school attendance to dwindle almost to the vanishing point during the last month or two of the regular term. "Reports from twenty of the counties of the state will serve to indicate the breadth and effectiveness of the clean up movement. These twenty counties were selected because the reports coming from them are more or less accurate and complete, as we have better means of getting reports from these than from some other counties. "They report 35 dwellings painted, 311 dwellings whitewashed, 1,006 homes cleaned, 121 fences repaired and built, 370 outbuildings whitewashed, 51 homes screened, 1,029 yards cleaned, 67 sanitary closets built, 21 closets repaired, 128 barns and outbuildings cleaned, 130 wells and springs improved, 47 schools and school yards cleaned and 20 churches better ventilated. "The reports also show that on 42 farms the tools and implements were repaired and put in order, and on 12 farms unfilled land was cleaned. It is impossible to estimate the moral and practical good accomplished through the work done in these twenty counties and in a similar way in most of the other counties of the state." University Students to Hold Debate. The debate between students of Willberforce university and the Virginia Union university will be held at the latter institution in Richmond, Va., on Friday evening, March 23. The subject for debate will be, "Resolved, That the Federal Government Should Own and Operate All Railroads In the United States." E. E. Smith and C. H. Thompson of Union university will speak on the affirmative side of the question. Educational circles in Richmond and the general public are looking forward to the coming contest between the students of these two famous schools with much interest. Proper Bestowal of Charity. Dickens: There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in thais; and hence it is that diseased sympathy and compassion are every day expended on out-of-the way objects, when only too many demands upon the legitimate exercise of the same virtues in a healthy state are constantly within the sight and hearing of the most unobservant person alive. In short, charity must have its romance, as the novelist or the playwright must have his Subscribe for the Bystander. More Earthquakes in France Toulon—Slight seismic shocks occurred again Monday in Draguignan, Ancisse and Puy-Ste-Parade. No damage is reported, but the residents were panto-striken. HINDER PRESS DE HIN L. HIDDEN OINES West ertisim pen to si pe se a ion ove- ial, ye is are work a muni sid inter he s RMS year month mon will unl mpi mc ord der ubs not autor Si and apti sub D ou nt re al io d A y or r THE BYSTANDER BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO.,PUBLISHERS DES MONES,IOWA Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 891. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America, and Western Baptist Association. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. Advertising rates for display ads 25 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 15 cents per inch. 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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 denominations, irrespective of your personal whims or ideas. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia ..... Miss May Davis Washington ..... N. L. Black Mommouth, Ill... Mrs. Bernice Metlock Colfax ..... Mrs. Gertrude Broddas Minneapolis ..... Mrs. R. L. Buttner Clibton ..... A. A. Bush Maeon, Mo ..... Lucy Harris Mason City ..... Mrs. Maud Brewton St. Paul, Minn ..... Mrs. Hattie Hicks Scandia, Iowa, M. J. Montague Rock Island, Ill ..... Mr. Earle Reynolds Davemport ..... 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 ..... Mrs. Gussie Mardis Cedar Rapids, Iowa ..... Mrs. C. Harrison EDITORIALS EASTER. The Christian people are approaching one of their greatest festival days in its history, namely, the resurrection of our blessed Savior. It is the Easter day that brings our thoughts first to meditation, sorrow and sadness, and finally the resurrection, hope, life and enthusiasm of joy to the world. That our Savior though once dead, but broke the grave, arose from the dead to a living Savior, who ascended into Heaven and is sitting with the Holy Trinity as mediator for our sins. Therefore we can all rejoice that we worship a living Savior, who gave life and light to the world. We Christians should be the missionaries and true disciples of Christ to carry this great light to the dark and 'benighted world, with love for all humanity, ever keeping in mind the universal brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. WHAT SHALL THE NEGRO DO IN THE PRESENT CRISIS? The great question is, "What will the Negro do in the present war crisis?" The war department does not want Negro soldiers. The present administration is against the progress of the Negro, having refused him admission into the navy and army schools or even to enlist, and segregated and discriminated against him, and as yet has offered no inducement to come and fight for the American flag. No one doubts the Negro's fighting quality. No one doubts the Negro's loyalty to the flag. Younker Brothers Good workmanship is very evident in every model. The fabrics include taffetas, poplins, men's wear serges and gabardines, in strictly mannish tailored designs, some of which are braid bound. Others are knife plaited from under yoke and trimmed with contrasting embroidery on collar and belt. Still others have clever pocket designs, and large collar effects--shown in navies and colors. Handsome Plaided Silk Skirts at 7.95, 8.95 and $10 The skirts are of fine quality, shown in silks that are made up into full flare, circular models. They are finished at the waistline with several rows ef shirring. Regular waist sizes and lengths. The tailoring and lines are good, and the clever pocket effects are particularly well featured. Upon all important engagements when our country is in need or a call is issued, who like Abraham Lincoln, who after meeting defeat several times and finding that our country could not be preserved without the aid of the Negro, he finally issued the call for the colored boys to help. They came 75,000 strong. Yea, 200,000 of those sable tan sons of African descent came and reached out their ironed arms, snatched the old flag from defeat and shame, placed it in the free air of heaven, and if the opportunity calls for him today he will respond, regardless of past treatment, hoping some day that a just God will right the wrongs he now bears. The Boston massacre, where the first blood was spilled to appease the British wrath and cement our union, was from a Negro, and Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, New Orleans, Gettysburg, Richmond and Vicksburg, Manila bay, El Caney and Carrill, Mexico, are the beacon lights of his bravery, but now your country don't want you and tell you so. Why need we go now, and yet we have a few who hoped to be leaders who are trying to persuade the Negro to go, and they would not go themselves unless they hoped to get some office and notoriety. WHAT IS PATRIOTISM? In these momentous times one asks himself, What is patriotism? Is it the love of country and the respect one has for his adopted home? Or does it consist of excited excitement, becoming mad or a whoop and a hurrah? Or is it the quiet, earnest, honest, unassuming citizen who loves his country, not for her victories in war or military achievements, but who loves his country because of her equality of law, just enforcement of the laws and equality of manhood, who honors the flag of peace, industry and sobriety, who does not seek trouble or stir up a fuss. We prefer this latter type of citizen, who is ever willing to do unto others as he would have them to do us. A real patriot is not running around with a petition asking other people to go or seeking to get up a company so that he or they may get some office or cheap notoriety. First go and enlist yourself when the call is issued. DAVENPORT ITEMS: Miss Ruby Pettiford, a first class locutionist, will appear in recital at Bethel A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, April 17th, under the auspices of the stewardess. Mrs. E. H. Hoskins, who has been ill for three weeks, is able to be out. Those on the sick list are Messrs Ward Howard, Floyd Brent, Grant Hart and Mrs. Henry Smith. There will be a musical entertainment given at the Third Baptist church on Wednesday, April 18th, under the direction of Mrs. Lewis Fuqua. Davenport has a playwright in the person of Mr. W. V. Richardson. "The Light of Hope," one of Mr. Richardson's productions, was presented to a large and appreciative audience at Bethel A. M. E. church March 29th, under the auspices of the Willing Workers, of which Wm. Brooks is general manager. "The Light of Hope" is a patriotic play in four acts, which embraces history, sentiment and mirth. Mr. Richardson is an artist in his line and we bespeak for him greater things in the future. The Carnation club of Bethel A. M. E. church, of which Mrs. C. R. Waters is president, realized $20 from their entertainment, in which they were fortunate enough to have the Rock Island Progressive band play for them. This organization is doing a splendid work. Mrs. Hattie Lambert has rented her THE BYSTANDER Davidsons offer unusual values in USED PIANOS Piano Wheelock piano in pretty ebony case. Will make an excellent practice piano. Special now at Beautiful mahogany case, made by Rice & Hinze of Chicago. Good touch. Geo. Steck & Co. piano in rosewood case. Is in fine condition and has an exceptionally beautiful tone. $300 style. Electrova piano in fumed oak case. Good tone. Remade into straight piano. Special at Lakeside piano in pretty mission ok case. A very unusual value at Well made Keller Bros, piano in walnut case. Good condition. Genuine mahogany Chickering piano. The product of one of the best known piano houses in America. $600 style. Malcolm Love piano. Has genuine Circassian walnut case, ivory keys. Cost $600 when new. Player-Piano made by well known Decker Bros. Piano Co. Pretty golden oak case. Practically new. $349 DAVIDSONS 412-418 Walnut St. home in Rock Island and taken up her residence in this city again, after an absence of several years. Welcome. The Spinsters Convention has lost none of its charms, as was evidenced by the large audience that greeted the performance at the Third Baptist Brothers BASEMENT Spring Suits $100 $100 $125 HAPPENINGS TWICE (As Chronicled by The HAPPENINGS TWENTY YEARS AGO (As Chronicled by The Bystander, April 2, 1897.) Little Estella Stanton is quite sick at her home, 1209 Pleasant street. Mrs. Sadie Breeden has been ill the past week, but is convalescent at present. Mrs. N. D. Valentine left this week to join her husband at Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Birney entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. C. H. Comley of Webster City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. P. Hudlin of Chicago, Ill, arrived in our city Tuesday to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Hudlin is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blagburn. Mr. Levi Riley, who is working in the Capital City Commercial College, has been drawn as a petit juror for the April term. He is the only colored man that was drawn. Mr. Riley is well known He lives in the Fourth ward. Second precinct Mrs. J. Manley of Denver, Colo., stopped over in our city last Wednesday. She was en route for Farmington, Iowa, to visit her old home. She at one time lived here and will visit here on her return from Farmington to her home. Rev. W. E. Wilson, presiding elder of the M. E. church, conducted quarterly meeting last Sunday. A large crowd was present. He left for his home in Omaha this week. Mr. Chas. B. Woods, one of our substantial citizens, has resigned his position at the Savery House, where he has been a faithful worker for nearly four years, to accept his new position as one of the janitors of the federal building. His appointment meets with SWEET WALLOW TUBERISE SUNFLOWER PANSIES 152 ETS EARLY PEAS AFPUMPING WALK BEAN CANNOT ASPHARAGUS Cut the Cost of L Grow your own year and cut out cost-of-living, health and learn. Come in today and complete stock Seeds, Tools, P etc. Our "Choice Iowa pleased the people and Iowa for over Iowa S Company Courtesy - C Service 209-211 WALN Phone Walnu SQUASH EARLY PEAS CAULIFLOWER ROCKY FORD WINE BEAN RADISH CANNOT ASIANAGUS SQUASH Cut the High Cost of Living Grow your own vegetables this year and cut down the high-cost-of-living, improve your health and learn to enjoy life. Come in today and look over our complete stock of high-grade Seeds, Tools, Poultry Supplies, etc. Our "Choice Iowa Seeds" have pleased the people of Des Moines and Iowa for over half a century. Iowa Seed Company Courtesy - Quality Service 200-211 WALNUT ST. Phone Walnut 268 church last Wednesday night. The receipts of the evening were quite satisfactory. The Mite Missionary society of the Third Baptist church will give a "White Elephant" at the church on Wednesday evening, April 25. See it. The Presiding Elder Committee will have a chicken entertainment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kellis Baker on Friday evening, April 13th. A good time is assured. Chicken games will be played. The T. L. O. club is very much encouraged and feel the people appreciate their effort in trying to do definite club work, judging by the way they responded to the call to come and buy at the bazaar given at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday evening. The T. L. O. ladies have been sewing for some time and the articles they had on sale went rapidly. When all reports were in the club had to its credit $25, for which they thank the public very kindly. MOBERLY, MO., ITEMS. Mr. Joshua Gorham died this morning at the home of his uncle, Mr. Wm. Vivian. Mr. Gorham also leaves a wife to mourn his sad demise. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved relatives. Miss Lee Etta Owens of St. Louis is home administering to the needs of a convalescent mother. Mrs. Edith Daniels of Lewistown, Mont., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Wrightout. Little Miss Anna Lou Elgin died Saturday and was buried Monday, Anna Lou has been a patient sufferer for months. She leaves a mother and brother to mourn her sad demise. Mrs. Anthony Williams is reported much better at this writing. Mrs. Hettie Johnson remains very ill, we are sorry to say. Mr. Henry Taylor has received the joyful news of the arrival of his first grandson. Prof. and Mrs. T. A. 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Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Weeks, Chas. Harris of Ottumwa, E. W. Thompson of Decatur, Roland Weeks and J. L. Thompson. A very pleasant time was had. Several of the Carbondale people were in town Saturday to attend the trial in Justice Silviar's court. It was the State of Iowa vs. Joe Elmore and Ed. Clay. Mrs. Henrietta Watson accusing the defendants of assault and battery. Attorneys Williamson & Foster represented the state and J. L. Thompson the defense. After the case was heard the court dismissed it with cost on plaintiff. The H. B. S. R. C. met with Mrs. J. T. Blagburn. An interesting program was rendered: The following officers were elected: Mrs. Warrick, president; Mrs. Hamilton, vice president; secretary, Mrs. H. H. Lewis; assistant secretary, Mrs. Bassfield; treasurer, Mrs. Holt; editors of the Oracle, Mesdames Wilburn and Palmer. History Day will be observed at Mrs. H. S. Clay's next Tuesday. Leader, Mrs. Palmer. 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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. Dated this 28th day of March, 1917. J. B. Rush, Attorney for Plaintiff. Buxton Cafe 135 E. Grand Ave, A Good Restaurant and Rooming House H. D. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. (Known as Hustler William,) DES MOINES, IOWA Also has a Confectionary and Bar- ber Shop at Carney. 6 Agents wanted--Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashionable hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switchea, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 880 CITY LOCALS Mrs. Harrison Gould is sick at her home on Sixteenth street. Mr. Ben Lewis of Fayette, Iowa, was visiting his sisters, Miss Maud Lewis and Mrs. J. S. Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Erickson left last week for Chicago to make that their future home. Mrs. Amanda Weathly and her niece, Miss Mabel Brown, will leave for Omaha to spend Easter. Dr. A. J. Booker was invited to the platform last Wednesday at the citizens' patriotic mass meeting. The Progressive Art club met at the home of Edward Cooley. After business the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Allie Divers on April 5th. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Nichols entertained Mrs. Beatrice Cleveland of St. Joe and Mrs. Geo. Redmond to a two-course dinner last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Patton's little boy, who has been very sick with pneumonia the past fortnight, is improving now. Mrs. Frank P. Johnson left last week for Chicago to consult some specialist in regard to her health. Her many friends hope that she may soon regain her former health. Atty. S Joe Brown has been attending the district court of Dallas county at Adel every day this week. Mrs. Susie Dealy of Iowa City is visiting this week with her daughter, Mrs. L. A. Bradford, who is now in charge of the Thompson hotel. The Kloster Art and Embroidery club met at Mrs. L. Brown's, West Eleventh street. Needle work was the order, after which the hostess served refreshments. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. L. Franklin on Wednesday, April 11th. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson, who formerly run the Palace Sweet Restaurant, has bought themselves a nice home at 750 W. Tenth street, where they will be delighted to receive their friends. PERSONAL—Wanted to correspond with respectable, intelligent, unimcumbered middle age, 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. The revival that has been running for the past four weeks in the A. M. E. Zion church at Fourth and Allen streets has closed with a grand success, with seventeen accessions to the church. The presiding elder, O. G. Moss, was present and held the quarterly meeting and we were able to pay him his quarterly fund. We are toiling hard and hope for great and grand success in the future. Baptizing the last Sunday in this month. Also a grand rally. Rev. D. Donald, pastor. HOTEL GUESTS. Pennie Jones of Fort Dodge, B. R. Mosby of Lincoln, Neb., A. Ramies of Fort Worth, Neb., Geo. E. Jackson of Marshalltown, Iowa, Mrs. Susie Dealy of Iowa City, Iowa. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6, will observe Easter Sunday afternoon at Maple Street Baptist church, Ninth and Maple, at 2:30 o'clock. All sir knights are requested to meet at their hall on Tenth and Center streets at 1:30. By order of E. C. The superintendent and teachers of St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday school have arranged a special program for Easter Sunday at 2 p. m. sharp. Opening song by school, "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." Invocation by pastor. Easter lesson read by Mrs. Dr. Wilson. Recitation, Develam Hall. Exercise by class No. 1, Mrs. Glass, teacher. Selection by chorus of thirty voices, under the leadership of Mrs. Chas. C. Johnson. Oration, Mr.Wm. Oney. Exercise by class No. 3, Miss Mash, teacher. Soprano solo, Miss Elizabeth Henry, Hiawatha, Kan. Recitation by Jewel Russell. Special selection by class No. 14, Mrs. Gus Nichols, teacher. Recitation, Zenalia Dozier. Soprano solo, "Perfect Day," Miss Lucile Morrison. Duet, Mary Morrison and Hortense Woods. Public invited. Selection by class No. 4, Bro. Edwards, teacher. LECTURE AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH BY DR. A. J. BOOKER. Dr. A. J. Booker will lecture at Bethel A. M. E. church Friday, April 13, on "Causes and Prevention of Tuberculosis." Dr. Booker has awakened decided interest among Rev. Perry and his members by his very instructive and illustrative lectures. These lectures are free to the public and to miss one you greatly rob yourself. TO OUR FRIENDS For the expressions of sympathy, the beautiful floral tributes given, and the kindly assistance of our friends at the time of the death and burial of my husband, Jefferson H. Davis, I tender my sincere thanks. N. A. A. C. P. At the meeting of the executive committee of the Des Moines branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People last Monday evening resolutions were adopted approving of the efforts of Dr. J. E. Spingarn, chairman of the national executive committee, to induce the war department of the national government to make provisions for the training of colored men for officers of such colored troops as shall be raised if war is declared. Atty. S. Joe Brown, president, and Dr. A. J. Booker, chairman of the educational committee, reported that they were having much success in their efforts to secure the names of 100 colored men in this vicinity who are willing to serve the country in any capacity they should be needed for. Messrs. I. M. Jones and Harry Walters and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cousins were re-elected to membership in the branch. ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH ITEMS Easter Sunday will mark a grand religious feast at St. Paul's. Morning service sermon by the pastor. Theme, "A Risen Savior." Special music. Baptism of infants and adults and reception of full members. Sunday school will render a beautiful program at 2 p. m. Dinner will be served in the dining room from 12 m. to 2 p. m. Evening service: Easter cantata by the white-robed choir. Director, Miss Ethel Bomar. Bring birds, flowers and good cheer and spend the day at St. Paul's. The Mite Missionary society gave a luncheon Monday night. Their next entertainment will be given in May, to be known as a May festival. Watch for dates. Sewing Circle observed Good Friday with a union prayer service. All members are requested to wear an American flag on their breast. This is our country. Be patriotic. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D. 1917. Nellie Begin, plaintiff, 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 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 defend before noon of these 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 ORIGINAL NOTICE ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, AD, D 0177. Weight,塑册 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 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. A Healing Salve For Burns, Chapped Hands and Sore Nipples. 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Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and grains, sounds the keynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now in sist on yellow tinted or creamy flour, and will learn to realize that a natural flour very white can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in so far as glutens and muscle-building values are concerned. "As from 85 to 90 per cent, of the large flour mills of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is far-reaching."—National Food magazine. success. 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The Receiver is Forgotten Many times telephone calls in residences are answered on the main telephone downstairs and the receiver left off the hook while the person wanted is summoned. Then if the party talks over the extension telephone upstairs, the receiver on the main telephone is often forgotten and left resting on the stand or table. While the receiver is off the hook your telephone is cut off from all calls coming to you. If you are on a party-line the other persons on the line also will be out of service. If you always make it a rule to replace the receiver on the hook before leaving the telephone it will prevent your telephone being reported "out of order" in such cases. Many times telephone calls in residences are answered on the main telephone downstairs and the receiver left off the hook while the person wanted is summoned. Then if the party talks over the extension telephone upstairs, the receiver on the main telephone is often forgotten and left resting on the stand or table. While the receiver is off the hook your telephone is cut off from all calls coming to you. If you are on a party-line the other persons on the line also will be out of service. If you always make it a rule to replace the receiver on the hook before leaving the telephone it will prevent your telephone being reported "out of order" in such cases. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW. POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW. No matter what your occupation you ought to read and know some of the great poems of the world. They will add to your happiness and philosophy. We shall print a few of the classics as a sample, if they are desired by our subscribers they will be continued. Pack, clouds, away, and welcome day, With night we banish sorrow; Sweet air, blow soft, mount larks, aloft To give my love good-morrow! Wings from the wind to please her mind Notes from the lark I'll borrow: Bird, prune thy wing, nightingale, sing, To give my love good morrow; To give my love good-morrow Notes from them both I'll borrow. Wake from thy nest, Robin-red-brest, Sing, birds, in every furrow; And from each hill, let music shrill Give my fair love good-morrow! Blackbird and thrush in every bush, Stare, linnet, and cock-sparrow! You pretty elves, amongst yourselves Sing my fair love good-morrow; To give my love good-morrow Sing, birds, in every furrow! --- Bien Jolie in the office BRASSIERES put the bust back where it be- longs, prevent the full bust from beating the appearance of ab- biness, eliminate the danger of dragging muscles and confine the flesh of the shoulder giving a graceful line to the entire upper body. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR COMPLEXION? 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Whatever may be the prevailing impressions of France, the people have deep religious feelings and give wonderfully inspiring expression of that sentiment. The spirit and significance of Easter is larger than any denominational conception; it is a universal bursting of the bonds and death of winter; the rising of all that is good and hopeful in man. It is a beautiful religious custom of the Catholic and near Catholic form to observe Lent. These last days of the winter give abundant opportunity for spiritual reflection and bearing upon the solemn spiritual thoughts. Then comes glad Easter morn, bidding toward the new life and hope, toward which all of us lean, of which we all are capable. The wearing of new clothes has a greater import than merely being fashionable at this season; they are symbolic of the great change which comes to the world generally; for all herbs and trees renew a man and bring back to memory many memories of goodness and service, which the cold and exacting winter have blotted from remembrance. Winter is selfish, spring is generous. All life is renewed, consequently spiritual revival should be easier and reforms more unconstrained. No farmer is an atheist. He sees the parable of spiritual rejuvenation all the time. The parables are no mystery to him, for he can appreciate the possibility of "as in Adam all men die, so in Christ shall all be made alive." He sees the dry seed covered in the earth and behold by a little warmth there is great change; life and verdure show forth on every hand. God is in nature; the crops, grass, wheat and corn teach him the ways of life; the lambs and chickens come as the continual reminder that all flesh is grass and we wither away. It is for city people, whose eyes see brick and granite canyons, bottomed with stones and asphalt and topped with smoke, gray and depressing, shutting out the great canopy of heaven; it is for them to drift into cults and wander away from the truth because there is no connection between them and nature. Every child should have a garden to teach them the great truth of immortality. They can see life coming from dry seed. They may see the relation between the grave, death and life; they learn the mystery of the resurrection and see the beauty of nature, as it cannot be taught by words and lessons within four dry, uninspiring walls. "Shut in by four dull ugly walls, That look upon a noisesome street, A slave for gold lives out his doom. Yet all the while, in some still place, Blackbirds build, and hawthornes Blossom everywhere. Time flies apace." Cast off your winter garments of repentance and gloom, put on your new garments of cloth and of spirit, let the message of the resurrection mean not only physical death and triumph, but attempt to grasp the portent of the practical livable religion, which will allow your soul to arise in its majesty and power, making thereby a triumph over the death of slothfulness and selfishness. It is a glorious feast, the fulfillment of the second greatest promise ever given to man on earth; let us all be glad on Easter morn and enter the temples with praise and thanksgiving," for I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins, and that he arose again the third day." OTTUMWA NOTES. Rev. Ferribee and Rev. Cato went to Keosauqua on Friday, where they held quarterly conference. Mrs. H. T. Craig left for her home in Keokuk last Friday, after a week's visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. F. Clark. Mr. Colen Davis is in the St. Joseph hospital very ill with pneumonia. The funeral services of Mrs. Adaline Lewis were held at the Second Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Carr officiating, assisted by Rev. Cato. One son, Mr. Harper, of Fort Madison, wife and five children attended the funeral. Miss Genevieve Searcy left Tuesday for a week's visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Searcy, of Edwardsville, Ill. (This Week.) Mr. Colen Davis died at the St. Joseph hospital Wednesday morning. Services were held at his residence Thursday evening, Rev. Cato officiating. Friday morning he was taken to Macon, Mo., for interment. A number of friends accompanied the body to its last resting place. Miss Etta Searcy, who is attending Iowa Wesleyan at Mt. Pleasant, is spending her spring vacation with relatives. 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