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THE BYSTANDER XXIII No. 44 ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Ross Johnsan and family has moved from Albia to Fort Dodge. They have been good citizens of Albia for over twenty years. Mrs. Mable Robinson of Hocking was in Albia on business Thursday. Mr. Charlie Davis was up from Otumwa at the home of Monroe Davis and other friends Monday. The Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. C. S. Washington on Thursday afternoon. After business the hostess and Mrs. Virginia Thomas served a very nice lunch. Mr. John Lewis of Madison, Wis., sent to his sister, Miss Mildred Lewis, a nice box of candy as an Easter gift. Miss Illa Lewis was elected as a delegate for the Young Girls club to the Iowa Federation of Women in Otumwa; Miss Edith Harris as her alternate. The Easter Sunday program was given at the A. M. E. church on Sunday evening. Easter Sunday was a very nice day after a snow storm from 10 o'clock Friday until late Saturday evening. Mrs Hattie Bennings and children are in Des Moines at the home of Mrs. Jeffers. Master Lee Roper was in the High and branch school entertainment at Kings' Theater, Tuesday and Wednesday evening of last week. The S. B. Moore, M. M. S. presented a beautiful towel to Mrs. Emma Smith showing their appreciation of her work and their regrets for her leaving. The Young Girls met at the Social Center on Sunday afternoon. Election of officers next Sunday. GALESBURG, IL The Green dinner at the A. M. E. church election day was a grand success. Both churches held Easter services. We had a foot of snow. The Garrison club was entertained at the parsonage Friday April 13th. All report a very interesting meeting. Chas. and Marion Anderson were called to Chicago by the death of their brother-in-law, Eliga Totten. Allen Chapel cleared One hundred and fifty dollars in their Easter rally. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and lilies. W. M. Davis of E. Mulberry street is very low at this writing, also Mr. Sanford Harper is reported quite ill. The Masonic ball was a grand success A L. club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Turner April 12th. Messrs J. Peoples, U. Strange, S. Williams, C. McWilliams, L. Early and E. Murphy of Monmouth, Ill., attended the Easter bail. Miss M. Tinnel of Monmouth, Ill., is spending a few days with Miss D. Hawkins. Miss J. Lewis of Kewanee, Ill., spent Easter Sunday in Galesburg, guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. Jackson. The Second Baptist church is preparing a three-nights concert, 11th, 12th and 13th for the building fund of the church. Quite a few from MaComb and Kewanee attended the Easter ball. Mr. Berry of St. David, Ill., spent Sunday and Monday with his mother and friends. The Imperial Orchestra will give a recital at the Baptist churce April 24th. Mrs. B. Hickey of Peoria spent Easter with relative and friends. Mrs. D. Perry of Knoxville spent Monday in Galesburg with friends. 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. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. The Easter service at Mt Zion Baptist and Malone A. M. E. church were beautiful. The children and their instructors deserves much credit. Mr. J. W. Hudson of Chicago was a business visitor in the city last week. Rev Howard the evangelist, will conduct a three weeks revival at Malone A. M. E. church, beginning Sunday, April 15th. Mr L. Grant spent Easter Sunday in St. Paul. Mr F. Grant spent Easter Sunday in the city with his mother, Mrs. L. Grant Mrs. R. K. Knight who has been confined to the hospital, was taken home Monday April 9th. Her many friends are delighted. Mr. Mansfield Askew was a visitor in St. Paul Easter Sunday. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee, formerly of this city. The entertainment given by the Young Men's Reading club of Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday evening, April 6th, was a success. Lodge No. 4655, G. U. O. of O. F. will initiate a class of two Thursday evening, April 12th. Miss Marie E. Edwards and Mr. Henry F. Williams were united in marriage Sunday morning, April 8th, at Malone A. M. E. church. Their many friends wish them success and happiness. IOWA CITY NOTES Misses Iva McClain, Elizabeth Gross, Naomi Harper and Messrs L. Windsor, Slater and Ricks have returned after spending the Easter vacation out of the city. The Presiding Elder, Rev. Ferribee, was in the city Sunday and conducted services. The R. I. Girls were hostess at a very delightful dinner at their house on Easter Sunday, April 8th. The guests included several members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, viz Messrs W. H. Beshears, A. Martin, E. Calbert, H. London and L. Campbell. The after dinner hours were spent informally in conversation, music and games. The hostess of the occasion were Misses Helen Dameron, Helen Lucas, Mamie Diggs, Ola Calhoun and Mabel Morgan. Hal W. Short, a graduate of the college of engineering at the State University of Iowa 1912, was appointed assistant city engineer of Iowa City by a unanimous vote of the council April 6th, 1917. MONMOUTH. ILL. Mrs. Ada Chambers of Kewance is visiting here with her mother, Mrs. S. P. Maupin. Mr. Charles Groff of Cedar Rapids, Ia., spent Easter week with friends and relatives here. The Sabbath school children of the St. James A. M. M. E. church rendered an excellent program in the afternoon. In the evening the church choir gave another good program. At the Calvary Baptist church there were special services in charge of the Rev. H. Brasco of Duluth, Minn. Sabbath evening fourteen new members were taken into the church. The meeting will continue this week. Mrs. Clare Murphy of Galesburg visited with relatives here over Sunday. Mrs. Berenice Metlock was a passenger to Roseville on Saturday. Mrs. Lillian Catlin left Friday for Galesburg from where she started to visit her parents at Washington, D. C. Mrs. L. Forte and children have returned home from Ashly, Mo. Mr. Webster Ganger has returned from a visit with friends at Keokuk and Burlington, Iowa. Mrs. Cora Irving of Burlington returned home Friday after spending a few days with her father, Mr. Marshall Mr. Clarence Catlin was called to Galesburg Friday night by the illness of his wife, who was visiting there with friends. Mr. Carl McWilliams was a visitor in Galesburg Sabbath. Mr. Jim Saunders of Ft. Madison spent Sabbath here with his brother, Mr. Elisha Saunders. Mrs. Wilson Humphry delightfully entertained about fifteen ladies at her home on Fourth avenue, complimentary to Mrs. Branton Tule, who is leaving here for the present. The affair was in the form of a recital. A delightful luncheon was served. Mrs McWilliams and daughters assisted the hostess. Grandma Evans is very sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Winnie Payne. Mrs. Castor of McComb attended the meeting of the Silver Spray Temple lodge. Messrs Carl McWilliam and Clarence Catlin attended the the dance at Galesburg. Mrs. Florence Skinner entertained the Agnes Moody club on their open meeting day. About fifteen were present. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Little Hazel Jackson, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Downing, passed away at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Susie Jackson, after an illness of long duration. Funeral services were held from the home in charge of Rev. George Mason of Carson, Ill. DAVENPORT ITEMS Mrs. Sarah Wright passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell in Carbon Cliff, Ill., last Monday, whence she had gone to spend the winter. The funeral was held Friday afternoon. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1917. e was Lee, the Zion Rev. T. W. Lewis, pastor of the A. M. F. church, Moline, preached the sermon, assisted by Rev. Boyd of Rock Island A. M. E. church. The body was placed in a vault in Oakdale cem etery. Upon the arrival of her son, Herbert, from South America the body will be taken to Marshalltown for burial. Miss Bertha Bates is still confined THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN THE MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF MONTREAL A COLORED BOY WINS FIRST PRIZE. The above cut shows the pictures of the boys and their houses that won the prizes last week in the Daily Capital bird house contest. The peculiar thing was that in all of the Capital's writeup about these prize winners they have never mentioned the fact that young Sheats was a colored boy. If this same boy had been associated with the same white boys in a crime or stealing the Capital would no doubt mention the fact that it was a colored boy or they would have more than likely said "a big black burly Negro." Now why is this? The good, the true, the generous, the ability to win the first place is not given credit to the Negro race, but anything bad, ludicrous or degrading they credit it to the race. In other words, the good we do is not mentioned. The evil we do is emphasized. This young boy, Stephen Sheats, is only 16 years old and the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Sheats, who live at 1503 Capitol avenue. They moved here from Tacoma, Wash., about six years ago and their son is a genius in woodwork. He has already made all the furniture in their home since he has been in the manual training school. He also sent some of his work to the Half Century Negro Exposition held in Chicago, and took first prize. Too much cannot be said about this rising artist. His parents intend to send him to college to take mechanical art. Below we pub- Scores of Des Moine Vouch for Tanla Couple Scores of Des Moines Folk Vouch for Tanlac; Tenth St. Couple Relate Experience Scores of Des Moines folk have told how Tanlac relieved them of stcmach, kidney, liver and catarral ills. But in all of the stories that have been told none are more interesting than the following: "My husband and I have suffered from stomach trouble for months," says Mrs. B. W. Banks who lives at 923 Tenth street, Des Moines. We had very poor ap etites and what little we did eat didn't agree with us. We were a badly run down pair. "We read so much about Tanlac that WANTED 1,000 Negro Men and Boys 1,000 Negro Men and Boys To learn to be expert Automobile Positions waiting. Special co- 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 AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL 1420-26 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Mo The largest Automobile Training School for Negroes in the world. etery. Upon the arrival of her son, Herbert, from South America the body will be taken to Marshalltown for burial. Miss Bertha Bates is still confined THE HOME OF THE HISTORIAN lish exactly what the Daily Capital says: "Stephen Sheats, pupil in the prevocational school, carried off honors this year, as he did last, in the Capital's bird house contest. He entered with a 42-room martin house, patterned after əl. ʃuːpɪŋɪŋ ɡʌrɪŋɪŋ ɡʌrɪŋɪŋ most notable thing about the work of the 16-year-old lad is that the judges could not find a single flaw in it. The house is perfectly made, according to government dimensions, and is a model of neatness. The bird house is constructed so that it can easily be taken to pieces when it is desired to clean it out. Young Sheats and his bird house are shown at the top of the picture. Below him is Edward Baty, another pre-vocational school pupil. He also built a martin house that took third prize in the class of boys under 16. He lost a week's work on the house while work kept him from school and did not have time to finish it as neatly as he wished. Reading from left to right on the bottom row are three other prize winners—Alfred Walker, 1034 Twenty-seventh street, third prize winner; Edward Munzenmaier, 820 Fortieth street, second prize winner, and Harold Swanson, 733 Thirty-sixth street, a second prize winner." We might also state that the first prize was $10 and that all the houses were sold. Mr. Sheats' house sold at $20, the highest price everpaid for a bird house. Tales Folk Bac; Tenth St. The Relate Experience I came to McNerney's and got a bottle. I want to say it sure gave us back our appetites. Food tastes better than ever before. "My husband and I tried many remedies but we never found anything that relieved us like Tanlac. We recommend it to one and all." Get Tanlac at McNerney's drug store, corner 6th and Grand avenue Des Moines or from the following drug-gists in nearby towns: Tanlac may also be obtained in Buxton, at The Thomas Drug Co Mobile Mechanics and Chauffeurs, curse in driving for ladies and ion as to terms and etc. address MOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL ve., Kansas City, Mo. School for Negroes in the world. to her home with inflammatory rheumatism. Miss Jessie Walker of Marshall-town attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Wright. Mrs. J. P. Hamilton of Des Moines was in attendance also. A wedding that calls forth best wishes is that of Miss Alethea Hopkins and Mr. George Freeman, which occurred at the A. M. E. parsonage Easter at 4:30 p. m. Miss Alethea grew to womanhood in this city and is highly respected. Mr. Freeman has made this city his home about a year and has made many friends. Mr. Floyd Brent passed away last Wednesday. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home of his mother. Interment in Oakdale cemetery. The City Federation meets this Wednesday afternoon at the Third Baptist church. Mrs. Munson of Monmouth, Ill., who has been here visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Harris, will return home Thursday. Mrs. Wm. Brooks will leave next week for a visit in Aurora, Chicago and Le Grange, Ill. Don't fail to hear Miss Ruby Pettiford at Bethel A. M. E. church April 17th. Des Moines, Iowa, April 7, 1917. Editor of Bystander: My attention has been called several times to the ending of your editorials in today's issue. While my attitude upon all matters is one of tolerance, I seriously question the statement, "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." Being the only person in Des Moines, to my knowledge, who is circulating a petition, I resent the statement and desire to be known as a fighting patriot. I am not looking for position nor for notoriety and defy anyone to say that I have attempted to use my influence for myself or friends to secure any places. As for my patriotism, I have never changed, but have expressed myself more than usual lately. I am willing to go to war as a private and do not think any man has more rights to carry a gun in line than I have My reason for taking up this matter is because such utterances cause people to lose confidence in those who are entirely trustworthy. I defy you or any other man to say that I ever misrepresented myself, any cause I was interested in, or any condition to further my own ends. I have proven to the people in this community that selfish ambition was not a part of my make-up. No man has the right to criticise the patriotism nor motives of another unless he is in position to prove that the person is or has not been worthy of confidence. I challenge any man to point to a single instance where any of my motives could be honestly sighted as selfish or "double crossing." Perhaps it is new to you, and to many people in these parts, to see a man working with no material end in view. Yours sincerely, A. J. Booker. KEOKUK NEWS. Mrs. Amanda Palmer of Burlington, Iowa, visited here for a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. Emma Brown. The members of Miss Mabel Davis' Sunday school class gave her a surprise party on last Friday afternoon. Mr. John Johnson has returned to Des Moines, where he expects to spend the summer. Mr. Henry Johnson is able to be up and around again. Rev. T. L. Smith, pastor of the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church at Quincy, Ill., died at 9:12 o'clock Sunday evening of pneumonia in his home, 830 North Seventh street. See writeup elsewhere. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ballew has not been improving in health as the many friends had wished. Mr. Thos. Lewis has been elected as alternate delegate to the district conference to be held in Des Moines in June. The Christian Culture club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Jas. Redd on Thursday p. m. of last week at a regular meeting. The ladies were very enthusiastic in the work they are doing. At the close of the session light refreshments were served. The Ladies' Aid of the A. M. E. church met on April 5th at the home of Mrs. Gentry. A short program was had and the work of the afternoon centered about the future work of the Aid. Avery helpful meeting was held. Miss Luba Gwinn went to Des Moines last Saturday to visit with Mrs. N. L. Black, who is in Des Moines recuperating, returning home Tuesday a. m. She reports a very pleasant visit. The Easter program given at the ```markdown ``` The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents A. M. E. Sunday school was nicely carried out, which bespeaks much for the superintendent, Mrs. Emma Black, and her corps of able teachers. The services of the church were carried out according to the program and the missionary cause was extolled in a fitting way. The church was nicely decorated for the services. The Intellectual Improvement club has taken on new life and the meetings are to be held regularly in the future. We say hallelujah. Mr. Chas. Burkley has not been doing so well for the past week, but under the painstaking care of Mrs. Anna Burkley he is getting along as well as he can with his alliment. Miss Marie Whaley was chosen by the Sunday school board to be the delegate to the Sunday school convention to be held in Des Moines in June. Miss Luba Gwinn, the masseuse in the Washington chiropody and shampoo parlor, is now giving lectures to the superintendent and her corps of nurses and assistants at the Washington county hospital. The lectures treat of the proper manner of caring for the hair, treating diseases of the scalp, of the care of the skin, and the modes of massage for the face and body. She has quite a large class and it is getting much interested, which goes to prove that if one possesses that which the other fellow wants he will try to get it if he thinks it will benefit him, regardless of who it might be. Are you convinced? If not, follow the Health Hints in The Bystander. Miss Ruby Pettiford, a reader of note, will give an entertainment in the A. M. E. church on April 18th, under the auspices of the King's Jewels. The third quarterly meeting was held on April 1st at the A. M. E. church, and Presiding Elder Ferribee was present and administered the Lord's Supper in the afternoon, when about thirty-five communed. On Monday evening following the quarterly conference set and the church business was transacted in a manner befitting the occasion. All the departments of the church were represented with their reports, and the third quarterly meeting has passed into oblivion with good results. B. T. Deatherage departed the fore part of the week for Sask., Canada, where he goes to work on a farm. With him goes the best wishes of the community. All are sorry that Bede has gone so far, but he is looking out for his best interests. The A. M. E. church is in the midst of an every member canvass to build up the financial status of the body, and the plan is meeting with better success than was anticipated, as those who were opposed to it when it was promoted before are now its most staunch supporters. Paul Greenway succeeds B. T. Deatherage at the Greer cafe, who resigned to go to Canada to work. Were you aware there was a coming sketch artist in our midst? We have one in the person of Arnold Hall, a youth not yet out of his teens, who displays great ability in his drawings, and who knows that some day Arnold may develop into one of the greatest cartoonists of the day. Rev. Morgan was a little indisposed last week. Mrs. Mary Motts visited her daughter, Helen, at Rock Island over last Sunday. At a special meeting of the city council Tuesday night A. L. Hall was awarded the contract for the caring of the garbage for the city for this season. Mr. Hall had the contract last year and by again securing it against quite a few bidders and not being the lowest, proves his worth in that capacity. Mr. Richardson of Davenport is the newporter at the Schoenhoven barber shop. We gladly welcome Mr. Richardson to our city. OTTUMWA, IOWA. Easter Sunday was observed during the afternoon at the A. M. E. church, with appropriate services, and during the evening at the Second Baptist church. Mr. Oscar Williams sprained his ankle, but is able to be out. Miss Etta Searcy and Mr. Harold Gooch returned to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Wesleyan, after spending their vacation with relatives and friends. Mrs. Hattie Benton is still confined to her bed. Miss Genevieve Searcy has returned from Edwardsville, Ill., after a short visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Searcy. The Black Prince club entertained about ninety friends at an elaborate banquet Wednesday evening, April 4, at the Masonic hall. A most delightful evening was enjoyed and everyone voted the club most royal entertainers. The Silver Leaf club entertained sixty friends at a dancing party on Thursday evening. Everyone departed, after spending a very pleasant evening. Subscribe and pay for The Bystander. CHIE I UNDER P DE JOHN L. 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Indeed spring time brings joy to the hearts of all the young and old. HIGH COST OF LIVING One of the greatest and most far-reaching problems today is the high cost of living, its effects and how to adjust ourselves to its effects and still live within our income. The already high cost of food, cereals and bread and vegetables makes it so very hard for the common liver and laboring people to make both ends meet, especially adding the high cost of fuel, the long cold winter and the increased cost of shoes and other clothing make it extremely difficult to live within the daily income. Our advice to every person is to go to raising your own gardens, plant every inch of your idle lots and raise your own chicks, thereby using every available means of supplying your own home with some of the necessities of life and use all the economy and skill in the cooking and serving of meals, for we none know when the end of this high cost of living will come (if ever). MACON, MO., NEWS. Easter was observed Sunday at the M. E. church, an excellent program was given by the children of the Sunday School department at night. A sacred program was given by the night choir. The church was beautifully decorated in green and white paper and inclosed by a beautiful white bell in the center. In front of the pulpit a large cross was placed, various pictures were on the wall representing the Ascending, Passover and others. Mr George Jackson of Jefferson City Mo., was a Macon visitor Sunday. Mrs. Martha Davis and daughter, Miss Virginia of Mexico, were the guests of her daughter, Miss Isabell, who is attending Western College. Miss Clara Bell of Shelbyville, Mo., spent Easter the guest of Miss Kathryine Smith. One of the most brilliant Easters spent was the program which was given by the Vine and Broadway Baptist church at morning Rev. J. W. L. Underwood delivered an inspiring sermon on resurrection. The Sunday School program took place immediately after church, which appeared the small children of the kindergarten department, under the auspices of Mrs G. Brown and Miss Lucille Harris, the teacher. At night the evening choir rendered an excellent program under the auspices of Dr. J. S. Smith. The B. Y. P. U. rendered an excellent program, title "The Beautiful City" under auspices of Mrs. E, L. Scruggs, the president. The church was beautifully decorated in white and blue paper and large white bells were hung in various places, at the pulpit a beautiful cross was placed. Mrs. M. E. Brookin, the superintendent, deserves much credit. President E. S. Pages has returned from a trip out of the city. Don Crenshaw was a Macon visitor Sunday. Another interesting feature which took place Easter Sunday was the program which was given by the students of Wester College. The chapel was beautifully decorated in purple and white paper, which made a very pretty showing. The students of Western College will give a program Friday evening. Mr. James Garnett of Carolton, Mo., spent Easter Sunday in Macon. The Vine and Broadway Circle met Friday at the home of Rev. S L. Berd. A delightful evening was spent The Macon Women's club met Saturday at the home of Mrs. E. Oliver. On account of the disagreeable weather only a few were able to be out. Subscribe for The Bustender BUXTON, IOWA. Quite a number of young ladies met recently and organized a physical culture club under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. The officers chosen were Mrs. Pearle Carter, President; Grace B. Harris, Secretary; Mrs. Roberta Baily, Treasurer. The club is under the able instructorship of Mr. J. E. Mills, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. The few meetings which have been held have been well attended and the club promises to be a success and profit to our young people. The Easter program was well attended. Much credit is due to Mrs. Cora Baker and Miss Lucy Rhodes, also Mrs. Woodard for training the children. Everything was just fine. Rev. Woodard, pastor. Mrs. Rosa L Watson is expecting to visit her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bessie Watson of Cedar Rapids soon. Rev. J. J. Evans preached an excellent sermon Easter Sunday morning. The children's program in the evening was excellent and well attended. Mr. Wm. Bailey left for Virginia, where he was called to see his mother who is seriously ill. Mrs. Calvin Thomas has returned from Macon, Mo., where she had visited her father who was ill. She left him better. The Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Rhodes this week. Rev. J. R. Romans has resigned the pastoral charge of Tabernacle Baptist church to accept a call to the Baptist church at Hiawatha, Kans. Will move in the near future. Mrs. Duffy Ampy of Cedar Rapids is visiting her father and friends of Buxton. Mr. Scott Mardis has gone to Kansas City, Kansas to attend the Automobile Training School. He expects to complete in six or eight weeks. Easter was observed at the Tabernacle Baptist church Sunday. A very nice program was rendered by the Sunday School. A BIG GIFT TO Y. M. C. A. St. Louis, Mo.—Two thousand dollars as a final payment on a pledge of $5,000 was paid to the Y. M. C. A. in St. Louis by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone on Sunday, April 1st, and history was made. Mr. and Mrs. Malone set a new record when they pledged $5,000 toward the Y. M. C. A. fund, and they have continued to show their interest in the Y. M. C. A. cause by the paying in of their pledge until the whole $5,000 has been paid. Twenty thousand dollars has now THE BYSTANDER been collected for the new building for colored men in St. Louis. This new building is to have all the modern facilities of the Young Men's Christian associations and will be able to accommodate 100 men. Ground for the new building will be broken during this month. The gift of Mr. and Mrs. Malone had its effect not only upon the colored people in giving them inspiration, but upon the white as well. Yankton, S. Dak.—(Special to the Bystander)—The people of Iowa and Illinois conference will be surprised to learn that Rev. S. W. Stansbery, who was pastor of the A. M. E. church here, died Tuesday morning, April 10. His body will be taken to Chicago for burial. Rev. Stansbery was one of the pioneer ministers of the A. M. E. church, having spent the best years of his life in the work. Rev. T. L. Smith, 65, Dies of Pneumonia—Was Prominent in Many Branches of Colored Baptist Church Work in Illinois. (From Quincy Daily Whig.) Rev. Thomas Lafayette Smith, who for twelve years was pastor of the Eighth and Elm Street Colored Baptist church, died of pneumonia at 9:12 o'clock Sunday evening in his home, 830 North Seventh street. He was born near Paris, Mo., May 2, 1852, and was nearly 65 years old. He was ordained as a missionary Baptist minister in Hannibal, Mo., March 29, 1877. His first pastorate was in Keokuk, Iowa, where he built the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church and was pastor of the church for nineteen years. During his career as minister he has been pastor of churches in Canton, Ashley, Moberly, Columbia, Paris, Mo., Keokuk, Iowa, and Springfield, Ill. His early theological training was received in Keokuk, Iowa, under Dr. John E. Craig, and was a constant student not only of the Bible, but of all literary subjects. The degree of D. D. was bestowed upon him nine years ago. All cities where he has labored his work has been felt and he made great success in his profession. While in Iowa he was elected delegate to the state republican convention and stumped thestate several times. Head of Sunday School Work. For nine years Mr Smith was president of the North Missouri Sunday school convention, served as moderator and secretary of the North Missouri association and spent a year traveling as field agent for the western states and territories. Since coming to this state seventeen years ago he had been president of the Ministers 'and Deacons' union, president of the Baptist general state convention, which was incorporated under his administration, and died as superintendent of missions of the Wood River association, president of the teachers' institute of the Wood River Sunday school convention and a member of the Ministerial association of this city. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, A. F. & A. M., also chapter and commandery, serving for many years as master of the lodge in Keoku, Iowa, and for some years grand chief mentor of the Knights of Tabor of Missouri; held offices and prominent positions in the I. O. O. F., K. of P.'s and many other secret organizations of Iowa and Missouri and was at the time of his death state grand chaplain of the U. B. of F.'s, which position he had held for years. His wife died six weeks ago. He leaves two sons, George and John, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Mayne Bryant of Keoku, Iowa, Mrs. Carrie Smith of Springfield and Miss Elizabeth at home; two brothers, A. R. Boon of Hangibal, Mo., and A. H. Bo- PATTERN PAINTER SKIN WHITENER A MULTIPLE USE WHITENER AMERICAN MADE LONDON WASH ON OR WASH IMPORTED BY FIREY CO. MONTANA DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER Whitens dark or brown skin. Eleaches and clears sallow complexions, removes all blemishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See that you get the genuine. Enclosed you will find 256 in stumps for which please send me a box of Dr. I received the Skin Whitener and soap some time ago and it has done me so much good. I has cured my nose and I can’t find a single pimple on my face. 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He is a son of Mrs. Hughes, who is well known in our city. Mr. Williams, son of Thomas Williams, has arrived in our city to visit with his parents. A young man named Mr. White accompanied him. The recent tornado which struck the east part of the city done quite a little damage. The residence of Mr. Robert Raikes and Jefferson Logan was slightly damaged. John Morton, who is one of our best bicycle riders in the city, has been training for some time. He has purchased a new Cleveland racer. John will no doubt make a good record this year. Mrs. Ella Davis, formerly of Cedar Rapids, is now located in Des Moines and prepared to furnish meals, day or week board. Furnished rooms for rent with furnace heat and bath. Please call at 517 Tenth street and make arrangements. The aggregation of home talent, which so pleasingly presented the drama, "Under the Laurels," a short time ago, met recently and permanently organized under the name of Capital City Dramatic Club. 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Mrs. Sarah A. Wright, one of the best known women of the state, died April 4, 1917, at the hope of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Carbon Cliff, Ill., where he had gone on a visit a few weeks before. Death was due to leakage of the heart and asthma. Mrs. Wright was the widow of Richard J. Wright, who died May 1, 1914. She was born Sarah Walker in Richmond, Ky., December 24, 1852, and married to Mr. Wright on May 4, 1869, and had lived in Marshalltown since her marriage. Three children survive her, namely, Herbert R. Wright, U. S. consul at Puerta Cabello, Venezuela; Dr. C. F. Wright of Davenport and Mrs. Myrtle Wright of Marshalltown. Among the other relatives are Mr. Albert and Miss Jessie Walker, nephew and niece, of Marshalltown; Mrs. Martha Lemmons of New York City and Rev. Owen Walker of Plattsburg, Mo. There are also two grandchildren surviving her, who are Ruth and Samuel Birt, children of Rev. S. L. Birt of Des Moines, Iowa. Following funeral services by Rev. 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Bradford & Ford this week, and will leave soon for Omaha, Nebr. The Triple H. club will meet at the home of Mrs. McGruder next Tuesday afternoon. There will be a demonstration lesson and short talks by members of club. The B. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met at the home of Mrs. Wells. Usual business conducted and adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Harry Allen, with Mrs. Ousls hostess. Mrs. W. Hieronymus entertained a few of her friends in honor of her 26th birthday, Monday evening. At a late hour refreshments were served and a very enjoyable time was had. Dr. Jefferson reports the following births; A twelve pound girl, born April 7th to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Banks, 1083 14th street and a ten pound girl born April 9th to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ramsey, Creston avenue and Indianola Road. All are doing Well. Mrs. Mattie Brooks, one of our leading ladies, is demonstrating one of the special new kitchen range and gas stoves at Davidson Furniture store, by giving cooking demonstrations, this week. This act shows that ability and skill, and not color is demanded. Mr. L. M. Davis and Mrs. Harvey Brown gave a surpris party Monday evening, April 9th, in honor of his wife's birthday, at the home on 127 Jefferson avenue. A number of games were played after which a dainty lunch was served. At a late hour the guests departed for their homes. Mrs. Davis was very happy over the presents she received. Sunday will be another great day at St Paul's A. M. E church. All members are urged to come out and pay their assessment on the membership rally. Sunday School at the usual hour, and the superintendent would like to urge more young people to attend. The Callanan club met with Mrs. Gus Nichols on 14th Street Place and program was as follows: Paper on Art and Craft by Mrs Adams, and a splendid paper by Mrs. West on Negro Folk Lore. Mrs. Allen, state chairman on Art and Craft, was present and made a splendid talk on her line of work. Meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Hyde April 18th. A most remarkable sunrise prayer meeting was held at the Corinthian Baptist church Easter morning at 6:10 a.m. The choir was composed of voices from the four colored churches of this city. Mr. Hutchinson, a graduate of Tuskegee and field secretary of same, made an address which was enjoyed by all. We hope this will not be the last feature of this kind. There will be a special meeting of Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10 of Eastern Star, at their hall, 11th and Center street, Friday evening April 27, for initiation, also their annual lodge of sorrow meeting will be held at the same evening. All members of said Chapter are urged to be present. At the last meeting of the Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. the names of Mesdames Eleanor Gresham and Elizabeth Avery were added to the membership; also Mrs. J. L. Edwards was elected delegate to the Federations of Clubs. The next meeting e Thursday April 19th, with Mrs. H. R. Graves, 930 14th street, at which time Mrs. Gus Nichols, superintendent of music, will address the Union on the Musical Outline On last Thursday afternoon a few girls of the city met at the home of Miss Mattie Lou Petty to organize a club known as the Bon Ton Girls. Meetings will be held weekly at the different homes. The officers were elected as follows: President, Miss Naomi Carey Secretary, Georgia | Williams; Treasurer, Mattie Lou Petty, and Roporter, Merideth Humburd. Rev. G. W. Robinson, pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church, and family arrived in the city this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Richmond of Centerville, Iowa, have come to Des Moines to live. Mrs. Richmond will be known as Bernice Crosby. Mr. Thos. Harris of Marshalltown made a business trip to Des Moines on Thursday morning, returning Thursday night. The Deborah Administrative Council will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1058 West Fifth street, next Monday, April 16. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. Maud Thompson, president; Mrs. Jessie McClaim, secretary. Mr. Eli Baldwin a farmer of near Creston, Iowa, spent a few days in our city this week, the guest of his sister, Mrs. S. Wilkinson. He called at the Bystander office and says they are done sowing oats and flax and are now plowing for corn. The Dramatic Art club met at the home of Mrs. S. H. Armstead. Opening chorus by the club, "My Country Tis of Thee." Color scheme was red, white and blue, with waves of American stars and stripes. After the lesson study club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Harvey Brown, 1282 East Eighteenth street. The Mission Circle of the Corinthian Baptist church has launched a "Paper Campaign" for all of next week. All friends are urged to collect all old papers and magazines and bring to the church next Friday afternoon. If it is not possible to bring them to the church, please call Mrs. G. W. Stanton, Walnut 2061, and the same will be called for. Won't you please help the members of this circle to make this campaign worth while? Several weeks ago a congress was organized among the young mothers of the city. This congress has to do with the best methods of rearing children. The officers were installed at the meeting, with Mrs. Estella Hyde, two weeks ago by Mrs. S. J. Brown, president of the I. S. F. of C. W. C. An interesting program was held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Estella Stanton Grant. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Clara Winn. Mrs. Jessie Davis the efficient president. The other officers are: Mesdames Estalla Grant, vice president; Stella Hyde, secretary; Clara Winn, assistant secretary; Hazel Bell, treasurer, and Wm. Wilkerson, reporter. THOMPSON HOTEL GUESTS. L. C. Boling, Ames, Iowa; Floyd Tanner, Ft. Dodge, Iowa; W. Jamper, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. Brown, Des Moines Iows. Mrs. Fred Gresham entertained the presidents of all the city clubs and their husbands Thursday evening at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Courtney at 1007 Crocker street, also a meeting of the Mary B. Talbart club regular meeting. A splendid program, after which dainty refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Courtney and Mrs. Young. Attys. S. Joe Brown and J. B. Rush, Drs. A. J. Booker and J. A. Jefferson, W. H. Lowrey, dentist, W. H. McCree, druggist, Chas. Cousin, grocer, and E. G. McAfee, interior decorator, were among the representatives of our race in the business men's noon military training classes at the Coliseum this week. OSKALOOSA, IOWA Mr. and Mrs. A. Hardy entertained at dinner Monday, Rev, and Mrs. E. J. Penney. They leave this week for Mason City, where they expect to reside for a while. Mr. and Mrs. John Watts are both sufferers with la gripe. Henry Allen is not feeling well—la gripe. Easter services were observed at all the churches Sunday with appropriate services. In the morning at the usual time sermons were preached by the pastors of each church. In the afternoon exercises by the children, who had been trained by the teachers for the occasion. In the evening services as usual at the Second Baptist church and Wesley chapel. At the Shorter A.M.E. church a special program was carried out. The churches were beautifully decorated with potted flowers, cut flowers and paper flowers, all that could be obtained to make them beautiful. Mrs. Geo. Jones of North G street has been suffering with rheumatism. Mrs. Geo. Jones of North Greece has been suffering with rheumatism. Miss Osia Willis of Evans was the guest of her friend, Miss Gertrude Cross, over Sunday, returning home Monday. Rev. E. J. Penney has just closed a very successful year as supply for Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal church. He and wife are planning to spend next year with their daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Stratton, at Mason City, Iowa. Rev. Penney will be present occasionally, wherever he may be needed. He has been invited by the K. of P. lodge of Mason City to deliver their annual sermon May 6th. The members of the Mothers' club and their guests were pleasantly entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cora Moore. A social hour was enjoyed by all, Mrs. E. J. Penney being theguest of honor. A two-course lunch was served by the hostess,assisted by Mrs. Marguerite Brown. The house was beautifully decorated with peach blossoms, pink THE BYSTANDER and white being the club colors. Mrs. Bessie Jones and Miss Victoria Kiner entertained the Progressive League on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jones. The invited guests were Misses Gertrude Cross and Ruth Crowder. The time was spent piecing quilt blocks, after which a three-course lunch was served. The president, Mrs. Addie Clark, presented to Mrs. E. J. Penney a blue and white quilt top. Mrs. Penney departs this week for Mason City. The Wesley Chapel Sunday school invited the officers and teachers and scholars of the Second Baptist Sunday school and Shorter A. M. E. Sunday school to an egg hunt Saturday afternoon. The day being so stormy the egg hunt was turned into indoor games. Tailing the donkey and bean bag games were played, which held the children fascinated for an hour or more. Afterwards Mrs. E. J. Penney passed the beautiful colored eggs. The children (and other ones too) were delighted. Mrs. Penney has endeared herself to all and the children are sorry to think she is going away. The ladies of the Second Baptist church serve luncheon at the home of Mrs. Stewart on Friday night. All are invited. Wesley Chapel M. E. church has a membership of thirty. Sunday was rally day. They raised $101.87. Can you beat it? Mrs. Florence Allen and assistants will give a Sunday school social Thursday night at the church to raise money to defray the expenses of the delegate to the Sunday school convention, which convenes some time in June in Des Moines. Mrs. Anna Wilson and children, who have been guests in the parental Jones home since December, depart this week for their home in Ottumwau, accompanied by Mrs. Marguerita Brown, who will remain several days as guests in their home. Misses Stevenson and Cluster of Florida have accepted positions as housemaids in the A. P. Spencer home. Rev. Dr. J. E. Sherril, one of the field secretaries of the board of foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal church, gave an interesting and instructive lecture on the work of foreign missions at Wesley Chapel on Wednesday evening. Besides the lecture, Rev. Penney and Mrs. Chas. Adams had arranged an attractive program for the evening, but owing to the unfavorable weather during the day and evening most of it had to be omitted. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. Mrs. Grace Humphrey and daughter, Glorene, and sister, Miss Ruth Brown, spent spring vacation at the home of their aunt, Mrs. S. W. Greene of Toledo. They returned home Thursday morning. Mrs. Margaret Williams Greene returned from Iowa City last week, where she has been treated for rheumatism. The Marshalltown Art club met with Mrs. Anna Harris last week and will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Hardenia Robinson's. The following week a reception will be held in the evening. Mrs. Hardenia Robinson and Mrs. Edna Flippings spent Tuesday in Toledo as guests of Mrs. Robinson's sister. Mrs. Fred Simms. The Sunday school of the A. M. E. church gave a splendid program Easter Sunday at 8 o'clock, under the supervision of the superintendent, Mrs. Grace Humphrey. The program was as follows: "Joy To the World," by chorus; prayer, Mrs. Addie Suter; solo by Mr. I. L. Brown and choir; reading selection, "The Joy of Easter," by Mrs. Goldie Wolder; exercise by primary pupils, which were Glorene Humphrey, Margaret and Rose Bannon and Murry Wolder; solo by Mrs. Anna Harris; recitation, Murry Wolder; duet by Mrs. Josie Lincoln and Kuth Brown; select reading by Mr. I. L. Brown. Mrs. Alice Johnson and daughters, Margaret and Sadie, lef tlast week for Des Moines to make it their home. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Gilmore entertained Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore to dinner Sunday. Mr. Carl T. Brown spent Easter Sunday in Gravity, Iowa. Mr. Eric Suter will leave Thursday for Chicago to make it his home. Mrs. Lafayette Darling, who has been quite ill, is improving slowly. been quite ill, is improving slowly. Little Linderate Johnson submitted to an operation last week and is some better at this writing. Friends of Mrs. Sarah Wright were shocked to hear of her death and all extend their sympathy to the be- reaved family. Miss Jessie Walker, niece of Mrs. Wright, returned home Saturday evening from Davenport, where the funeral was held Thursday. FORT DODGE, IOWA. W. H. Jamerson, 1929 Third avenue South, died at his home Tuesday afternoon at the age of 70 years. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Jamerson, commonly known about the city as "Father Jamerson," has for years been a prominent figure about Fort Dodge. He was one of the prime movers in the Second Baptist church. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Second Baptist church. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery. Mr. Ned Robinson of Buxton, Iowa, was visiting at the home of J. F. Guy. Mrs. Lizzie Jeffers, Mrs. Nellie Davis and Mrs. Carrie Stone were dawn from Des Moines to attend the funeral of W. H. Jamerson. We are glad to see Sister Perkins in our midst again. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown. Some fine music was rendered Easter at both of the churches. The choir of the Second Baptist church is rendering some excellent music. Come out and hear them. Mrs. L. B. Wilson entertained Mrs. Carrie Stone of Des Moines and Mrs. Daisy Brooks at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Benton entertained Mr. Ned Robinson at lunch on Monday. Mrs. Brooks also entertained at dinner Monday evening. Mr. Alex Robinson of Omaha was down attending the funeral of W. H. Jamerson. We are glad to see Sister Woods up and around again. Mrs. W. H. Jamerson left for Omaha to visit a few days. Mrs. Reed was called to Centerville on account of the death of her sister. Come out to Sunday school and church. You are welcome. Some of the ladies are planning on giving a fine musical soon. For Constipation. Mr. L. H. Farnham, a prominent druggist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: "Chamberlain's Tablets are certainly the best thing on the market for constipation." 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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 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, In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D. 1917. H. L. 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LET 'EM TURN IN! SURE! GOOD NOG! GOOD NIGHT—BE SURE AND CLOSE THE DOOR! SURE MOIKE! BE SURE AND CLOSE THE DOOR! PURR! PURR! PURR! HELP! HELP!! OUCH! ON MY! HELUP!! YOU GUYS SHUT UP AND GO TO SLEEP! WHY BEN-GALS ONLY A KITTEN! There is in every community a set of boys and girls who are not yet fully grown and are too old to be handled like children. This young set is left to itself for amusement as they want it. We may have honest differences of opinions about amusement; but youth must be served and is independent. It asks only one thing and that is to be let alone. No one is as wise as a boy or girl, between the ages of 16 and 20, feels—they are sufficient unto themselves; they know everything excepting the one fact that they are not as wise as they try to appear. Rea- son has never settled about them—there is no occasion to reason, their desires and reasons are sufficient to them. It is not a question of what are we going to do with them, but rather --- about them—there is no occasion to reason, their desires and reasons are sufficient to them. It is not a question of what are we going to do with them, but rather what will they permit us to say to them. Youth is cock-sure. It is well for the rheumatic or the prudish to say that young people should be quiet and dignified. But a dignified youngster is not normal; there is something lurking behind this front—ill mind or body. Youth is active and impulsive; animal spirits is in evidence, and wise, is the parent 6r friend who can safely steer the boy or girl over this period. Some may argue that the dance is degrading, but young folk will dance, as a rule. It is not a proposition of will we permit it; it is a fact which confronts us. It is not the dance which has caused so much favor, but the supervision of the dance which has been desired. Young people need be taught deportment, in dance, on street, everywhere. It makes all the difference in the world whether a girl dances the minuet or the dog-walk. It makes all the difference for the future whether she knows the proper position in dancing or whether she permits some equally as misinformed person to appear to take liberties. A dance is not a wrestling match, nor is one supposed to imitate those imported from harems. The good people of these parts should be on such terms with the youngsters that they may approach them when indecorous slips are made. In order to do these things effectively there must be a finesse of approach and genuine interest in the welfare of all concerned. Young people need be taught grace and discretion. Much of what appears wantonness is inexperience. Few people want to go to the devil, most of them go because no one stays them. Boys must be taught to show courtesy and deference to young girls. These things seem foreign to Sunday school, so the chaps miss out entirely in these matters. A great many of their elders do not know much better than those whom they attempt to instruct. Gentleness and grace are social arts not entirely to be despised. People do not always remain in communities where stiffness and primitiveness are at a premium. Seclusion and protection to an absurd degree do not always mean that character is formed. Not every dancer is a wanton nor is immodest, nor is every non-dancer the paragon of innocence. It is not opinions, but facts we must face; all young people, no matter how well they appear, ought to have chaperons—not in body alone, but folks as able by character and intelligence to gracefully perform their duties. We cannot shrug our shoulders at this amusement, but must rather elevate it, if it be fallen into ill repute. OFFICIAL PROGRAM IOWA STATE FEDERATION. Sixteenth annual session of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs to be held in the A. M. E. church at Ottumwa, May 21 to 23, inclusive. Board meeting Monday at 3 p.m. Monday evening, May 21-Citizens' Night at Second Baptist Church Night at Second Baptist Church. Opening chorus, Chickasaw Campfire Girls. Invocation, Rev. Cato. Chorus. Piano solo, Chalmer Hall. Welcome on behalf of citizens, Mayor P. Leeny. Vocal solo, Mr Eugene Bailey. Welcome on behalf of churches, Mr. W. S. Page. Vocal duet, Misses Gladys and Ida Davis. Welcome on behalf of clubs, Mrs. Francis Hicks, president of I. B.W. club. Piano duet with trap drum accompaniment. Piano, Misses Beulah Allen and Constance Downey. Drums, Miss Celia Wagner. Response to welcomes, Mrs. Jennie G. Johnson, Davenport. Vocal solo, Miss Lenora Williams. Closing song, Campfire Girls. Tuesday, 8:45 a. m. Music. Invocation by chaplain, Mrs. Julia Southall, Buxton. Song, "Iowa Beautiful Land." Roll call of officers. Appointment of committees Music Reports of committees. Reports of officers. Report of delegate to National Association of Colored Women. Reports of clubs. Adjournment. Tuesday, 2 p. m. Vocal solo, Mrs. Minta Miles, Buxton. Invocation by chaplain. Minutes of morning session. Music, Miss Gladys Strother, Ottumwa. Report of suffrage chairman, Miss Vivian Smith, Waterloo. Discussion by suffrage workers Discussion by surname workers Report of music chairman, Mrs. Gus G. Nichols, Des Moines. Report of health chairman, Mrs. Alberta Carter, Davenport. Lecture, "Health and Hygiene," Dr. A. J. Booker. Vocal solo, Mrs. Wm. Stevens, Burlington. Tuesday, 8 p. m. at Grand Opera House. Piano duet, with trap drum accompaniment, Misses Beulah Allen, Constance Downey and Celia Wagner. THE BYSTANDE& Patriotic quartette—Mesdames Gus G. Nichols, A. G. Coleman, C. B. Woods and Miss Osceola Jones. Original poem, "Washington," Mr. Bertram Johnson. President's annual address, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines. Vocal solo, Mrs. Marguerite Field Lee. Unveiling of the Booker T. Washington portrait by little Miss Helen Louise Downey, Ottumwa. Address, Mrs. Mary B. Talbott, Buffalo, N. Y., president National Association of Colored Women, presenting portrait. Acceptance on behalf of the state of Iowa. Acceptance on behalf of Mr. E. R. Harlan, curator. Acceptance on behalf of Tuskegee Institute, Prof. Walter L. Hutcherson, field secretary. Minutes of afternoon and evening sessions. Report of arts and crafts chairman, Mrs. Hardy Allen, Des Moines. Report of household economics chairman, Mrs. Cora Jones, Oskaloosa. Adjournment. Wednesday, 2 p. m. Instrumental, Miss Marie Williams, Cedar Rapids. When in Davenport Stop At "Don't think too much of your own methods. Watch other people's ways and learn from them." This is good advice, especially when billious or constipated. You will find many people who use Chamberlain's Tablets for these ailments with the best results, and will do well to follow their example. To Geo W. Hutton, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: AND FRITZ WOODLES TAKE THAT'LL DO! LET 'EM TURN IN! Wednesday, 8:45 a. m. Music. Invocation, chaplain. Report of executive board. Invocation, chaplain. Minutes of morning session. Vocal solo, Miss Genevieve Searcy, Ottumwa. Report of Young Women's chair- Some Good Advice. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. 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 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. 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 20, 1917 C. B. Minnis. By W. L. Baugh. His Agent. man, Miss Marie I. Bell, Des Moines. man, Miss Marie T. Bell, Des Moines. Round table, "What Our Young Women Need Most," led by Miss Margaret Davis, Ottumwa, and participated in by representatives of the various Girls' Social Centers. Child welfare symposium, Mrs. John L. Thompson, chairman, presiding. "The Early School Life," Mrs. H. W. Hughes, Des Moines. "The Adolescent Period," Mrs. Wm. E. Bailey, Buxton. Report of temperance chairman, Mrs. Alice McDowell, Des Moines. Election of officers. Adjournment. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Music. Invocation. Minutes afternoon session. Music. Address by Prof. Lawrence C. Jones, principal Piney Woods Country Life School, Braxton, Miss. 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The big snow that fell April 6th one would think it was nearer Xmas than Easter. The Easter program was fully carried out at the A. M. E. church. The solo given by Mr. Arthur Gibpson was excellent. Program was given by superintendent of Sunday school, Mrs. R. T. Lane. Those on the M. sick list are Mrs. Mary Ennis, Mrs. Pearl Nash and Mr. Geo. Montgomery, but all are better at this writing. Mr. E. B. Cook is helping a family straighten their household goods in Cedar Rapids this week. The Second Baptist church gave a very interesting program Sabbath evening, under the auspices of Mrs. Henry Ferrior. Mrs. Katie Moss visited a couple of days in Omaha last week. Mrs. Taylor of St. Joe, Mo., is visit- ing with her daughter, Mrs. George Johnson. The ladies of the presiding elder committee, Mrs. Cora Jones and Mrs. Sudden pa- over-stra Every Housewife or Mother is ever under that Nervous Strain which so often results in Headaches, Dizzy Sensations, Faintness, Depression and other Nervous Disorders. Dr. Miles' NERVINE is Highly Recommended in Such Cases. IF FIRST BOTTLE FAILS TO BENEFIT, YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. Whatever you do, do Prevent dandruff and falling hair by using ED. PINAUD'S H This original Fou de Quinine is the one E. Nowing, will give an entertainment at the hall Saturday evening. Mrs. Noah Pemberton and daughter, Virginia, are visiting her parents in Carthage, Mo., before moving to Chicago. Mrs. Laura Fletcher of Nebraska City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Howard Moss. If you have any news for the Bystander please call Bell 272 R. Mr. Earl Marshall of Sharps was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Howard Moss, who has been real ill with rheumatism, is reported better. Rev. D. W. 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THAT'LL DO! LET 'EM TURN IN! SURE! GOOD NOG! GOOD NIGHT—BE SURE AND CLOSE THE DOOR! SURE MOIKE! BE SURE AND CLOSE THE DOOR! PURR! PURR! PURR! HELP! HELP! OUCH! ON MY! HELUP!! YOU GUYS SNUT UP AND GO TO SLEEP! WHY BEN-GALS ONLY A KITTEN! HEALTH HINTS. A. J. Booker. M. D. There is in every community a set of boys and girls who are not yet fully grown and are too old to be handled like children. This young set is left to itself for amusement as they want it. We may have honest differences of opinions about amusement; but youth must be served and is independent. It asks only one thing and that is to be let alone. No one is as wise as a boy or girl, between the ages of 16 and 20, feels—they are sufficient unto themselves; they know everything excepting the one fact that they are not as wise as they try to appear. Rea- ```markdown ``` son has never settled about them—there is no occasion to reason, their desires and reasons are sufficient to them. It is not a question of what are we going to do with them, but rather PETER H. 1. what will they permit us to say to them. Youth is cock-sure. It is well for the rheumatic or the prudish to say that young people should be quiet and dignified. But a dignified youngster is not normal; there is something lurking behind this front—ill mind or body. Youth is active and impulsive; animal spirits is in evidence, and wise, is the parent or friend who can safely steer the boy or girl over this period. Some may argue that the dance is degrading, but young folk will dance, as a rule. It is not a proposition of will we permit it; it is a fact which confronts us. It is not the dance which has caused so much favor, but the supervision of the dance which has been desired. Young people need be taught deportment, in dance, on street, everywhere. It makes all the difference in the world whether a girl dances the minuet or the dog-walk. It makes all the difference for the future whether she knows the proper position in dancing or whether she permits some equally as misinformed person to appear to take liberties. A dance is not a wrestling match, nor is one supposed to imitate those imported from harems. The good people of these parts should be on such terms with the youngsters that they may approach them when indecorous slips are made. In order to do these things effectively there must be a finesse of approach and genuine interest in the welfare of all concerned. Young people need be taught grace and discretion. Much of what appears wantonness is inexperience. Few people want to go to the devil, most of them go because no one stays them. Boys must be taught to show courtesy and deference to young girls. These things seem foreign to Sunday school, so the chaps miss out entirely in these matters. A great many of their elders do not know much better than those whom they attempt to instruct. Gentleness and grace are social arts not entirely to be despised. People do not always remain in communities where stiffness and primitiveness are at a premium. Seclusion and protection to an absurd degree do not always mean that character is formed. Not every dancer is a wanton nor is immodest, nor is every non-dancer the paragon of innocence. It is not opinions, but facts we must face; all young people, no matter how well they appear, ought to have chaperons—not in body alone, but folks as able by character and intelligence to gracefully perform their duties. We cannot shrug our shoulders at this amusement, but must rather elevate it, if it be fallen into ill repute. OFFICIAL PROGRAM IOWA STATE FEDERATION Sixteenth annual session of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs to be held in the A.M.E. church at Ottumwa, May 21 to 23, inclusive. Board meeting Monday at 3 p.m. Monday evening, May 21—Citizens' Night at Second Baptist Church. Opening chorus, Chickasaw Campfire Girls. Invocation, Rev. Cato. Chorus. Piano solo, Chalmer Hall. Welcome on behalf of citizens, Mayor P. Leeny. Vocal solo, Mr Eugene Bailey. Welcome on behalf of churches, Mr. W. S. Page. Vocal duet, Misses Gladys and Ida Davis. Welcome on behalf of clubs, Mrs. Francis Hicks, president of I. B.W. club. Piano duet with trap drum accompaniment. Piano, Misses Beulah Allen and Constance Downey. Drums, Miss Celia Wagner. Response to welcomes, Mrs. Jennie G. Johnson, Davenport. Vocal solo, Miss Lenora Williams. Closing song, Campfire Girls. Tuesday, 8:45 a. m. Music. Invocation by chaplain, Mrs. Julia Southall, Buxton. Song, "Iowa Beautiful Land." Roll call of officers. Report of credential committee. Appointment of committees. Music Reports of committees. Reports of officers. Report of delegate to National Association of Colored Women. Reports of clubs. Adjournment. Tuesday, 2 p. m. Vocal solo, Mrs. Minta Miles, Buxton. Invocation by chaplain. Minutes of morning session. Music, Miss Gladys Strother, Ottumwa. Report of suffrage chairman, Miss Vivian Smith, Waterloo. Discussion by suffrage workers. Report of music chairman, Mrs. Gus G. Nichols, Des Moines. Report of health chairman, Mrs. Alberta Carter, Davenport. Lecture, "Health and Hygiene," Dr. A. J. Booker. Vocal solo, Mrs. Wm. Stevens, Burlington. Tuesday, 8 p. m. at Grand Opera House. Piano duet, with trap drum accompaniment, Misses Beulah Allen, Constance Downey and Celia Wagner. THE BYSTANDE Patriotic quartette—Mesdames Gus G. Nichols, A. G. Coleman, C. B. Woods and Miss Oscoola Jones. Unveiling of the Booker T. Washington portrait by little Miss Helen Louise Downey, Ottumwa. Address, Mrs. Mary B. Talbott, Buffalo, N. Y., president National Association of Colored Women, presenting portrait. Acceptance on behalf of the state of Iowa. Acceptance on behalf of Mr. E. R. Harlan, curator. Minutes of afternoon and evening sessions. Report of household economics chairman, Mrs. Cora Jones, Oksaloosa. Adiourment. When in Davenport Stop At "Don't think too much of your own methods. Watch other people's ways and learn from them." This is good advice, especially when bilious or constipated. You will find many people who use Chamberlain's Tablets for these ailments with the best results, and will do well to follow their example. AND FRITZ WOODLES TAKE THAT'LL DO' LET 'EM TURN IN! Original poem, "Washington," Mr Bertram Johnson. President's annual address, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines. Vocal solo, Mrs. Marguerite Field Lee. Acceptance on behalf of Tuskegee Institute, Prof. Walter L. Hutcherson, field secretary. Wednesday, 8:45 a. m. Music. Invocation, chaplain. Report of executive board. Report of clubs continued. Report of arts and crafts chairman. Mrs. Hardy Allen, Des Moines. Wednesday, 2 p. m. Instrumental, Miss Marie Williams, Cedar Rapids. Invocation, chaplain. Minutes of morning session. Vocal solo, Miss Genevieve Searcy Ottumwa. Report of Young Women's chair- Some Good Advice. 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 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. 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. man, Miss Marie I. Bell, Des Moines. Round table, "What Our Young Women Need Most," led by Miss Margaret Davis, Ottumwa, and participated in by representatives of the various Girls' Social Centers. Child welfare symposium, Mrs. John L. Thompson, chairman, presiding. "The Early School Life," Mrs. H. W. Hughes, Des Moines. "The Adolescent Period," Mrs. Wm. E. Bailey, Buxton. Report of temperance chairman, Mrs. Alice McDowell, Des Moines. Election of officers. Adjournment. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Music. Invocation. Address by Prof. Lawrence C. Jones, principal Piney Woods Country Life School, Braxton, Miss. Address, "Missionary Work by Club Women," Mrs. J. H. Brown, Des Moines, president Western Negro Baptist Women. Reports of committees. Installation of officers. Subscribe for The Bystander. 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