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THE BYSTANDER Company No. 3 of Ft. Des Moines. Officers' Training Camp. This is only one of the many groups of this historic camp that you will see in the new book we have just published, entitled "History and Views of Colored Officers' Training Camp. State Capitol Blvd. Historical Room boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 23 "TO MY LOOKING GLASS." By Chas. P. Wilson. Let's see, Jim! You're thirty. You're just in your prime, And still you have had quite a bit of a time In your score and a half of the fast fleeting years, While jollity measured a two-step with tears. There's a scatter of silver among all the brown, And a wrinkle or two like the ghost of a frown. Oh, that is but nature extorting her fee! I smiled at my mirror—it smiled at me. You've wandered quite far from the path of the wise, But yet there's a look that is good in your eyes, I know you're accoutered with garments of gray, And this is experience showing the way. They may say you are deep in the muck pits my boy; Believe in yourself; let your conscience be free. I smiled at my mirror—it smiled at me. Iowa City has been on the dead list for several months, due to the fact that all possible correspondents have been too busy to gather up the various happenings. The colored women of the university have succeeded in getting a house. It is nicely located on Market street. Nine girls make their residence here and they have organize themsleves on a club basis, with th following officers: Miss Iva McClain, president; Miss Ola Calhoun, secretary. Miss Mamie Diggs, treasurer, and Miss Helen Dameron, business manager. The name of the club is the Alpha. The young women of the club are very grateful to their many friends, both white and colored, for their timely assistance. Especial note is due the club women of Des Moines for their help and encouragement. All friends are invited to visit the girls at their new home. Among the freshmen of the university, Miss Golda Crutcher and Dora Newcomb of Des Moines may be mentioned. Kappa Aplha Pois is practically filled with new men. It was thought that the war would be a serious factor in diminishing the usual number of men, but no appreciable number has been lost on this account. The freshmen party at the Kappa Alpha Psi house was a very enjoyable event. The music was good and so was the menu. Hallowe'en in Iowa City was a real jolly affair. The Kappa Alpha Psi men gave a masquerade party. The decorations were typical of Hallowe'en and the costumes evoked much laughter. Messrs. Finney and Edwards are late arrivals at the Kappa Alpha Psi house. Lieutenants Lafayette Campbell and Norwood Fairfax, both of Fort Des Moines, stopped in Iowa City on their way home. Lieutenant Campbell will be remembered both as a member of the junior class L. A. and of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Dinner was served at the Alpha house in honor of these young men. Dr. E. E. Cobb, late of Fort Des Moines, stopped in Iowa City en route to Chillicotte, O., where he will take Interesting Social Feature Beginning Monday night, November 26th, the Terpsichorean club will Dance every Monday evening at the Coliseum as a courtesy to the officers at Camp Dodge and their friends. Special efforts will be taken to make it a pleasant evening. Grand March by officers at 9 o'clock. Splendid music. Admission 35 cents. Sell Your Spare Time to us for CASH COMISSIONS and Valuable Premuims Let us tell you how you can earn wonderful Christmas gifts. DUKE SALES COMPANY Muscatine, - Iowa. --- DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1917. Company No. 3 of Ft. Des Moines historic camp that you will see in Officers' Training Camp. Mr. Milton F. Fields, Kappa Alpha Psi, has made several trips with the university football team. Miss Sweet of Des Moines arrived in Iowa City a week ago to take up her duties as matron of the Alpha house. Miss Marjorie McClain is on the sick list. However, she is much improved at this writing. Dr. W. H. Beahears, class of 1917, was in the city Sunday. Lieutenant Hal Short was in the city several days ago visiting his family. Mr. Short is first lieutenant at Camp Dodge. A strenuous campaign has been going on in behalf of the army Y. M. C. A. Several of the colored students donated liberally to this worthy cause. WASHINGTON, IOWA. NOTES. Rev. G. H. McDaniel and assistant from Chicago were in the city a few days last week and this working in the interest of an industrial school in Chicago. Samuel Hall, Jr., was an over Sunday visitor from Rock Island at the parental A. L. Hall home. Messrs. and Mesdames Walter Williams and N. L. Black motored to Muscatine on Sunday and spent the day at the Wm. Greenway, Jr., home. At a meeting of the Ladies' Aid recently Miss Marie Whaley was elected president. The Aid met at the home of Mrs. Delphia Howard this week, Thursday. Robert Taylor, a brother of Mrs. H. Crayton, who has been in the city recuperating from a siege of pneumonia, has returned to his home at Beloit, Wis. The Ladies' Aid of the A. M. E. church successfully planned and carried out a nice little surprise and donation party on the pastor's family on November 13th, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Flour, potatoes, corn meal, lots of sugar, salt, preserves and almost everything else one could think of was brought to the parsonage on that evening. There was about forty present and all left at a late hour, glad to have been in such a delightful gathering. Trustee day at the A. M. E. church was November 11th, and the treasury was replenished greatly on that day. In the last few Sabbaths the A. M. E. Sabbath has taken on new life, much to the delight of the superintendent and the new pastor. cendent Mrs. Hayes Crayton, Mrs. Mary Motts and Miss Nora Motts visited Miss Helen Motts at the place she is nursing near Keota on November 10. The Rev. F. Peterson and family were entertained at a ground hog super on the evening of November 12th at the N. L. Black home. The Ladies' Aid social at the home of Mrs. N. L. Black's on the evening of November 15th was a success socially and financially. Word from Miss Luba Gwinn, who is in a beauty parlor at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is to the effect that she is getting acclimated all right and that she is in the midst of a fine bunch of "folks." The army Y. M. C. A. drive in this section of the country could not be beat. N. L. Back accompanied A. R. Miller, the speaker, for a gathering of Y. M. C. A. enthusiasts to Keota recently. century. The Lowery Greater Minstrels were in the city Tuesday and gave their excellent minstrel exhibition that evening to a packed house, and their performance merited it. Everybody was pleased pleased. Mesdames Frank Walker and Fred Turner were in attendance at the funeral of a relative in Ottumwa the fore part of the week. up army work. WATERLOO, IOWA Rev. H. C. Boyd and family honored. On his return from an extensive trip through the south, members and friends of the A. M. E. church extended to him a welcome reception at the church Friday evening, November 16th, with a splendid program in honor of his return by conference for another year, after which the honorary guests, members and friends retired to the dining hall of the church, where an elaborate supper was awaiting them. At a late hour all returned to their several homes, wishing Rev. Boyd and family another successful year. An entertainment will be given at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening by the Sabbath school pupils. Mrs. E. F. Birdette passed away Saturday at the McComb hospital from heart failure, following an operation. Her sudden death caused a shock and cast a gloom upon the entire city. Mrs. Birdette leaves her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Cora Dandridge of Galesburg and Mrs. Eva White of Hannibal; one brother, Mr. Webb of Hannibal, and a host of friends to mourn her death. Funeral services were held from the home, Rev. J. A. Viney officiating. Also the Silver Spray temple, assisted by the Model temple and Royal House of this place and the Dorcas temple of Galesburg had charge. Interment was made at Monmouth cemetery. Mrs. Crews, Mrs. Botts and daughter, Mrs. Wilder, Turner and King, of Galesburg attended the funeral. Also Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ashby and Mrs. Bland Wilson of Burlington and Mr. and Mrs. George Dandridge of Galesburg. Miss Louis Skinner of Chicago visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Skinner, here. Mr. E. A. Mason left yesterday for Mt Peasant, where he will give a picture lecture. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hubbard and son, Earl, Miss Marie Saunders and Mr. Luke Osborne motored to Des Moines and Camp Dodge on Saturday, returning Monday evening. Mrs. E. A. Mason entertained with luncheon Rev. N. J. McCracken, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Viney, Rev. and Mrs C. Lindell and Mrs. P. H. Lewis at her home on South Third street Mrs. P. O. Stuhlcue Tells How She Cursed Her Son of a Cold. "When my son Ellis was sick with a cold last winter I gave him Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It helped him at once and quickly broke up his cold," writes Mrs. P. O. Stuchell, Homer City, Pa. This remedy has been in use for many years. Its good qualities have been fully proven by many thousands of people. It is pleasant and safe to take. Rev. B. C. Anderson, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached two most excellent sermons Sunday. Louise Smith, who attends the Western college in Macon, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Emma Coby. She returned to the college Monday. Mrs. Lucy Waterfield is on the sick list. Mr. Victor Appleton from Oskaloosa is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Appleton, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and daughter, Miss Marie Hall, are visiting relatives here. They are staying at Mrs. Smith's mother's, Mrs. C. Ball. They expect to go to Quincy on Tuesday, MONMOUTH, ILL. KIRKSVILLE, MO. where they will attend a family reunion. Mr and Mrs. M. P. Smith and daughter, Marie, were the guests of Mrs. Laura Richard on Tuesday. Rev. C. B. Johnson preached Sunday morning and evening at the Second Baptist church to a large congregation. The Thanksgiving committee will serve their dinner and supper at the A M. E. church. Every one is invited to come out and spend the day. Don't miss the splendid program to be given Thanksgiving night, commencing at 8 o'clock. Come all. Mrs. Laura Richards entertained at dinner Tuesday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith and daughter, Mesdames C. Ball, Eva Foster and Miss Lizzie Adams. Miss Maude Henderson is to undergo an operation at the A. S. O. hospital. Friends, at the solicitation of Mrs. Leonard Hockaday and Harvey Baker, showed their love for this spendid young woman and gave $27.10 to assist her. Mr. Ben Barnes has returned from Des Mines, where he has been at work. Mr. Millard Toles disappeared from home about three weeks ago and nothing has been learned of his whereabouts. CLINTON, IOWA. Mrs. Oker Robinson is convalescing from a several weeks' illness. Mrs. J. B. Easley and Miss Ruth Weaver, who have been guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Robinson, have returned to their homes in Racine, Wis The Old Settlers' association members entertained at a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Junkins on Maple avenue on the evening of November 12th. Result, a pleasant time. Jas. W. Cooper has been on the sick list for the past several days. Mrs. Nora Harris of Chicago has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Holland Williams, the past week. Mrs. M. O. Culberson still remains quite ill at Agatha hospital. Sunday was Stewardess day at Bethel A. M. E. church. In the evening an interesting program was rendered by the choir and others. Papers were rendered by Mrs. M. Slater, Mrs. L. Wilder and a select reading by Mrs. E. S. Heron. Beautiful solos were given by Mrs. Wesley Porter and Mrs. Frances Culberson. The arrangements for the dinner at the A. M. E. church are pretty well perfected for Thanksgiving. The girls and boys' clubs will serve as waiters and waitresses, under the direction of Mrs. L. Wilder. Mrs. Scott Robinson will head the committee which will prepare the dinner. In the evening a concert will be given by the girls and boys' clubs. Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Nott were the beneficiaries at a pound party which was given them on November 14th, for which they are very thankful. Miss Edith Junkins is still the guest of relatives in Bloomfiled, Iowa. Miss Vera Cason is recovering from a several days' illness. A busy week confronts the committees of the Second Baptist church who have arranged for a three days' festivity, commencing Thanksgiving day with a dinner and closing Saturday night. Articles will be on sale. A program will be rendered each evening. Master Louie Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Martin, was a donor to the Red Cross auction, which will be given on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week at the Coliseum, under the auspices of the Rotary club. His donation was a beautiful song bird. The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west the correspondent, and we will be glad to give it attention. ALBIA Sewing Circle Club met with Mrs. Mable Robinson in Hocking on Monday afternoon nearly of the members being in attendance. The society, after the business of the meeting and a nice lunch served by the hostess, Mrs. Robinson went over to call on Mrs. Eva Roper and little son, Alfred who is very ill with pneumonia. The editor of the Bystander, Mr. J. L. Thompson was in Albia on Tuesday of this week in his touring car looking after the business of the Bystander. Dr. Willis was in town this week in his car. On Monday evening at the A. M. E. church for the department of the Christian Endeavor, Mrs. Elizabeth Washington gave a concert, consisting of duets and solos by Mr. Pearl Thomas, Misses Edith Thomas and Frances Thimos. Recitation by Miss Bernice Jones, Godess of Liberty in costume, Miss Edith Harris, soldier boys for Uncle Sam in costume, Master Bennie Gayson and Le Roy Gayson. Lowery Greater Minstrel Show was in Albia on Thursday, Nov. 16. They had with them forty persons consisting of a fine orchestra, a good band and fine actors in all classes, playing to a full house at King's Theatre. Louie is to be commended for his public spiritedness and generosity. The money realized will go to the Red Cross. The response with donations has gone way beyond expectations. A number from Buxton, Hiteman and Hocking attended Sowery Greater Minstrels in Albia. The dancing parties given each week in the main dining room of Hotel Jackson are becoming quite popular. F. F. Jackson, the proprietor, is ever on the alert to please his patrons and friends. For Wednesday evening, November 28th, he has arranged for a special program of entertainment. Invitations have been sent to out of town people and no doubt a large number will be present from out of the city. On Thanksgiving day a 40 cent dinner will be served, consisting of duck, goose and all the delicacies of the season. A number of strangers in town the past week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs Harry A. Flippings, a boy and girl (premature). The mother is doing nicely. The twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Flippings were laid away Thursday a. m. at Riverside. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wyatt were in Marshalltown from Wednesday to Friday, called to the bedside of their daughter, Mrs. H. A. Flippings. 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They are marked at savings of a fourth to a half. 1.25 to 1.75 Qualities 36- inch plain color messalines 36-inch plain color taffeas 36-inch plain and printed satins 40-inch silk marquisettes 38-inch box loom crepe de chines $1 a yard 40-inch satin charmeuse; $2.50 grade 38-inch peau de crepe; $2.50 value 40-inch silk and wool poplin; $2.00 grade. 36-inch plain messalines and taffetas 40-inch plain faillie silks; $1.75 grade $1^{39}$ The Soldier's Telephone Needs Served First When war was declared, the Bell Telephone System was immediately placed at the disposal of the govern- ment. The government has had first call for local and long distance telephone service, as well as for men, for switchboards, poles, wire and tele- phones for use at army headquarters and in the field. You can help us "do our bit" for the government by asking only for telephone equipment you must have and by making only such local or long distance calls as are absolutely necessary. You can help us "do our bit" for the government by asking only for telephone equipment you must have and by making only such local or long distance calls as are absolutely necessary. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY. JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 899. Official owner of the M. W. U. Grand TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... .75 Three months ..... .50 Member 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. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Send money by postoffice order money order, express or draft, to The Bystander Company. All subscriptions payable in advance. Advertising rates for display ads 25 cents per inch, for each insertion. 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Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all personal whims or ideas. EDITORIALS A VISIT TO CAMP DODGE. Last Saturday ye editor took a short visit out to Camp Dodge so that I may see and know first handed about the camp conditions and about the colored soldiers' condition first. We will state that Camp Dodge is about complete. It is situated in a rough, hilly land and is about four miles long by one mile wide containing 4,000 barracks capable of housing 40,000 soldiers. They now have 35,000 here. The chief contractor told us that he had been working 7,000 men. Their main streets are paved with asphalt. They are housing nearly half as many people as live in Des Moines. Of course those 4,000 houses or barracks above mentioned do not include the numerous other independent buildings, such as eight Y. M. C. A. buildings, nearly every church has a building, also the secret societies and numerous picture houses and theaters, and sheds now housing about 10,000 head of horses and mules. It is indeed an interesting and instructive sight to see. Any day you may go out you can see drilling. In this great body of 35,000 men there are now about 7,000 colored men, more than the total population of colored people in Des Moines and Buxton combined. They occupy the six rows or streets of barracks. If you go out there any street car or interurban car stops at the first place that the cars make in the camp. About 4,000 of the colored men are from Alabama and the balance are from Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and the Dakotas. Only about 20 per cent of those from Alabama can read or write and many came very poorly clad, but they are being provided with government clothes as fast as the doctors can examine them. It takes the doctors about one day to examine one company of 250 men. The colored men have been here since November 1st and they are about half clothed and equipped in U. S. army regulation. The men's first appearance was much different from the boys that came from Minnesota, Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois and Iowa. We are running a picture of one of those men, but with a few months' training you will hardly know the same man. This training will be of great help for those men and likewise our race. A NEGRO WOMAN'S MANSION To own a country estate on the banks of the Hudson has been the dream of many a New Yorker. It is a dream come true in the cast of Mrs. Sarah J. Walker, the city's wealthiest Negro woman, says the New York Times. Mrs. Walker, or Mme. Walker, as she is more generally known, has built a $250,000 home at Irvington. Twelve years ago she was a washerwoman, glad of a chance to do any one's family wash for $1.50 a day. Her friends now acclaim her the Hetty Green of her race. They say she has a cool million, or nearly that Ground for the Walker dwelling was broken eight months ago, and a large gang of workmen have been kept busy ever since. Although the house is nearly complete it will not be ready for occupancy for several months. When it is finished it is to be one of the show places on the Hudson. To say that the village, when the reporte was verified, was surprised, would be putting the case mildly. "Does she really intend to live there, or is she building it as a speculation?" the people have asked. It may be said for Mme Walker that she intends to make Irvington her permanent home, and is preparing to furnish the house in accordance with her tastes. Although she has made money in her hair-tonic business, she has also made it through good investments. She is the owner of considerable real estate in this state, the west and the south. Until recently she owned a $50,000 home in the northern part of this city. She has made a gift of this home to her daughter. What wealth is hers, she says, has been acquired through perseverance, persistence, and hard work. Mme. Walker is preparing to entertain her friends on a large scale in her new home. She will have as her companion most of the time her daughter, Mrs. Lelia Walker Robinson, associated with her in business. "I was born forty-nine years ago," she said in speaking of her life, "was married at 14, and was left a widow at 20 with a little girl to support. If I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard. I never yet started anything doubtingly, and I have always believed in keeping at things with a vim. When a little more than twelve years ago, I was a washerwoman, I was considered a good washerwoman and laundress. I am proud of that fact. At times I also did cooking, but work as I would, I seldom could make more than $1.50 a day. I got my start by giving myself a start. It is often the best way. I believe in push and we must push ourselves. "I was at my tubs one morning with a heavy wash before me. As I bent over the washboard, and looked at my arms buried in soap-suds, I said to myself, 'What are you going to' do when you grow old and your back gets stiff? Who is going to take care of your little girl?' This set me to thinking, but with all my thinking I couldn't see how I, a poor washerwoman, was going to better my condition. "Now comes the part or my story that may sound strange, but it is the absolute truth. One night I had a dream, and something told me to start in the business in which I am now engaged. This I did. I went to Denver, Colo., and began by business career on a capital of $1.25. I began, of course, in a modest way. I made house-to-house canvasses among people of my race, and after awhile I got going pretty well, though I naturally encountered many obstacles and discouragements before I finally met with real success. I do not believe in taking chances, and I have never played the stock market. I am not a millionaire but I hope to be some day, not because of the money, but because I could do so much then to help my race." Mme. Walker was a member of the Negro committee that visited President Wilson several weeks ago to protest against the St. Louis rioting. She is paying the expenses of six students at Tuskegee institute, and she is assisting Negroes in other institutions to get an education.—Register and Leader. LABOR TO AID U. S. NEGROES Buffalo, Nov. 19—Organization of American negroes along lines that will prevent massacres and riots such as the East St. Louis and other recent affairs, was decided on by the American Federation of Labor here today. For the first time in history, negro delegates addressed the convention asking that their ranks be organized. The federation voted to appoint an organizer under a special department to THE BYSTANDER HUSBAND THE BETTER LOVER He Is Practical, Demonstrating His Affection in Deeds Rather Than In Words. Invariably the radiantly happy married woman of fifty has adopted the man's point of view regarding her life. The average man is a better lover than the average woman, because he loves practically, showing affection in acts rather than in words. From the beginning his home is his inventive to effort. Sometimes, after marriage, as demands increase, he becomes so engrossed in his purpose that he forgets to talk of love. Then it is that the wife, who has small understanding of love in action, pines because she is sure he has grown cold. No, he is at fever heat, lest he fall in providing physical proof of his affection. The woman who finds happiness in married life has a sufficiently masculine outlook to understand him. She, instead of brooding over imaginary slights, in return proves her devotion by work. Her domestic duties are dignified by love, consequently she can fix her thoughts upon something diverting while she mends socks, forgetting the commonplace. She can hear the song of the bird or think of the story she read last evening while she does the work of the absent cook. To her it is a joy to plan attractive meals that will add to the efficiency of her loved ones. She has a profession—home making.—Pittsburgh Dispatch. RUSSIA, COUNTRY OF FAMINE Peasants, Next to Orientals, Are Regarded as the Hungriest People on Face of Globe. Next to the proletariat of India and China, the Russian peasant feels the pinch of poverty and hunger more keenly and more frequently than any other citizen on earth, the National Geographic magazine asserts. One of the earliest famines in Russia of which there is any definite record was that of 1600, which continued for three years, with a death toll of 500,000 peasants. Cats, dogs and rats were eaten; the strong overcame the weak and in the shambles of the public markets human flesh was sold. Multitudes of the dead were found with their mouths stuffed with straw. Three Russian famines of comparatively recent date were among the most severe in the history of the country. They occurred in 1891, 1906 and 1911. During the ten years following the first of these periods of dearth the government allotted nearly $125,000,000 for relief work, but the sums were not judiciously expended. The famine of 1911 extended over one-third of the area of the empire in Europe and affected more or less 30,000,000 people, while 8,000,000 were reduced to starvation. Weeds, the bark of trees and bitter bread made from acorns constituted the chief diet for the destitute. This was the most widespread and most severe famine which has befallen a European nation in modern times. The first woman admitted to the Ecole Medecine, the famous Paris medical college, who also the first to become a member of the New York Academy of Medicine, was Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi, who was born in London seventy-five years ago. She was the daughter of George P. Putnam, the New York publisher, and studied in several American schools before taking her degree in Paris in 1871. Two years later she became the bride of Dr. Abraham Jacobi, a native of Germany, who fied that country when charged with "high treason" for participation in a German revolutionary movement, and, settling in New York, became one of the most distinguished of American physicians. Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi was prominent in the profession as professor and hospital physician until her death in 1906. The first woman physician in America was Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, a native of England, who received her degree of M. D. in 1849, and later returned to England to practice her profession. "The humble potato is destined to play an important part in the present world war. We are warned that as much depends upon bread as bullets, but owing to the scarcity of bread and an overabundance of potatoes, it would seem that more attention must be given to the storing and preserving of this crop. "Scientists used to say that there was but little food value in the potato. But recently they have learned with others that a little learning is a dangerous thing. Now we are told that there is almost a balanced ration to be found in a bountiful meal of potatoes. At any rate it has been amply proved that there is no single vegetable that brightens so many homes, or feeds so many people as the potato.—Exchange. The late John G. Johnson, the famous Philadelphia lawyer, was once engaged in a case where a certain cantankerous old woman bore witness for the opposition. Her teestimony concluded, the old woman proposed to leave the witness box, but Mr. Johnson said: "Hold on, madam, I've one or two questions to ask you." The old woman, however, did not halt in her departure. "No, ye don't," she said. "None c' yer questions for me. You ain't on our side." do this work in all sections of the country. Southern delegates gave the move their full support. For a Weak Stomach. As a general rule all you need to do is to adopt a diet suited to your age and occupation and to keep your bowels regular. When you feel that you have eaten too much and when constipated, take one of Chamberlain's Tablets. You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, 1914, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, toowit: Lot twelve (12), in block nine (9), of Norwood Park, being in and a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1913 to the undersigned, Geo. Harnagel; that undersigned is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for said real estate will be made unless redemption from said sale is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 18th day of October, 1917 Geo. Harnagel. FINAL NOTICE OF CANCELLA- TION OF CONTRACT. To A. E. Atkinson and his wife, Mrs. A. E. Atkinson: You are hereby notified that you have failed to perform the contract and the agreements on your part con- tained in the contract entered into by you with J Levitt on June 21, 1917, for the purchase from it of the fol- lowing described real estate situated in Polk county, Iowa, toit: Lots 4 and 5, block 13, York's Choice, in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, and because of your failure to perform the agreements and stipulations therein contained on your part, the said J. Levett does now in accordance with the provisions of section 4299, title 21, chapter 8 of the code of 1897, cause the service upon you or this notice of its intention to cancel the said contract thirty (30) days after the completed service of this notice, unless within the said thirty days you perform all the obligations on your part now delinquent under said contract and make all payments of principal and interest and keep all the agreements now due and to become due within the said thirty days. Unless you perform all the obligations as above, your rights under the said contract and interest in and to the real estate therein described will be declared null and your rights shall cease and determine. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, the 29th day of October, 1917. J. Levitt. Published in the Bystander on Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1917. 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Regulation Army Trunk $7 to $10.00 Every Article Guaranteed. O. COHEN 308 Walnut St. Close attention to work is the cause of much Pain and many Headaches. Obtain relief by taking one or two DR. MILES' CITY LOCALS Our collector will soon call upon you for your subscription dues. Hon. Geo. H. Woodson has been in the city during the past week attending to business. The Home Makers League meet with Mrs. Henry Tolliver 1629 Walker street, Tuesday p. m. The Corinthian Aid will meet next Friday at 1:30 with Mrs. Weekly Brown. QUEEN ESTHER CANTATA. Don't miss it at East Des 'Moines High school December 13th, rendered by St. Paul's choir. Admission 25c. Wanted—Address of maiden or widow lady about 35 years old either in city or out. Address X Y Z, care Bystander office, Des Moines, Iowa. Theer will be a special preaching service next Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at Union Congregational church by Dr. J. W. Burling (white) of Greenwood Congregational church. Everybody is invited to come out. Mrs. Frank P. Johnson, who has been so very sick for the past many months, was taken to her parents' home last Sunday by her sister in Chicago. She is very low and her many friends are much alarmed. She made the trip to Chicago safely. The Callanan club will meet Wednesday afternoon, November 28th, at the home of Mrs. Robt. Miller on Fourteenth street. All members are requested to be present to enter their names to be drawn out of the Christmas bxo. The City Federation will meet at the home of Mrs. B. Fields on Eleventh street the first Friday in December. Mrs. John L. Thompson was appointed chairman of the press committee. Sunday, November 27th, at 8 p. m. Atty. S. Joe Brown will speak on "Our Brothers From Alabama" at Bethel church. This will be a most timely and interesting address and everyone should hear him. Special musical selections will be rendered. There will be a patriotic mass meeting at Corinthian Baptist church, Fifteenth and Linden streets, Sunday evening at 6 o'clock for mothers and women Dr. Rachele Yarros (white) will be the principal speaker. Everybody invited. Rev. G. W. Robinson returned from Omaha, Neb., where he conducted a successful revival meeting and filled his pulpit at Corinthian Baptist church Sunday a. m. and p. m. A large congregation greeted him at both services. NOTICE East Lynne, a drama in five acts, will be played at the West High school auditorium on Wednesday evening, November 28th, for the benefit of Corinthian Baptist church. Admission 25 cents. Everybody come. The Triple "H" club met at the home of Mrs. J. H. McDowell. After the meeting the members enjoyed a social session with Mrs. McDowell and adjourned to meet with Mrs. Robt. Miles, 931 W. Fourteenth street. Wanted—Neat oclored woman to learn the Mme. C. J. Walker hair growing system. A splendid field for business young woman. Diploma furnished from the Lelia college. Address Mrs. C. C. Johnson, 825 W. Thirteenth street, Des Moines, Iowa. Phone Walnut 4860. The A. M. E. church people are making fast progress on their new church. They have about got the whole basement enclosed and hope to soon be ready to use the basement. They expect to soon lay the cornerstone. This is the finest and most costly building ever undertaken by the colored people of Des Moines and we all feel proud of it and should assist them. HOME MADE QUILTS FOR SALE. I have home made quilts at $5.00. I also make quilts at $1.00 to place if thread and material are furnished. Will quilt a two spool quilt at $1.25 apiece. I have some quilt tops at $2.50 apiece. Will receive mail orders. Miss Mattie Morris, 1117 Cherry St., Des Moines The Eliza Petersen W. C. T. U. has taken the responsibility of providing a barrel of sweets for the colored boys at Camp Dodge for Thanksgiving and asks every colored woman and man in the state or anyone who reads the Bystander to aid us in the work. Candies, sugar cakes or any other sweets will be welcomed. They may be sent to Mrs. J. H. McDowell, 909 Eighth COLORED LADY or GENTLEMEN Learn Barber Trade, Few weeks complete. Write for catalogue. 618 Mulberry Street DES JOINES. IOWA street, Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madison were married in Chicago two weeks ago and are making their home in Ames, where Mr. Madison is a very successful business man, as a plumbing contractor. Both of these young people are graduates of Tuskegee Institute and Mr. Madison is also a graduate of Ames college. Mrs. Madison was formerly Miss Gussie Askew. We hope there are many bright things in store for these two progressive young people. A large number of officers' wives are in the city. A cordial invitation is extended them to attend the church festivities and meet the church people who are anxious to know them and help make their stay pleasant. Presiding Elder Farribee was in the city the past week and held quarterly meeting at St. Paul's on Sunday. Fine reports were given by every department of the church. The new St. Paul A. M. E. church is in the course of erection. The corner stone ceremony will take place the first Sunday in December. It is planned to make this a red letter day in Des Moines. All secret organizations are invited. The first-financial rally for the Conference year will be held Sunday. The male members of the church are taxed $3.00 and the female members, $2.00. Let all members and friends pay in their Thanks offerings. Thanksgiving dinner will be served in the dining room of the church. Fine turkey dinner, brother Chas. Wilson in charge. The St. Paul A. M. E. Altar Guild met with Mrs. J. H. Mumbard on Thursday, November 15th. A short business session was held and the hostess served a dainty lunch. The club adjourned to meet the next time with Mrs. Kinney, 954 Twelfth street. Mrs. S. L. Birt has organized a Mothers' Council of St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday school for the purpose of the spiritual uplift of the Sunday school. All mothers and women teachers of the Sunday school are invited. The council meets the first Sunday in each month at 3:30 at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The colored ministers of the city met at the Bystander office on November 17 and arranged the Thanksgiving program, which is as follows: Remarks, Rev. S. L. Bates, chairman; singing, congregation, scripture reading, Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D.; invocation, Rev. Jas. Eaves; singing, congregation; reading President Wilson's proclamation, Rev. W. L. Lee; singing, America; sermon, Rev. H. A. Perry; prayer, J. G. Jessell. Thanksgiving appeal, Rev. G. W. Robinson. The joint Thanksgiving services will be held at Maple Street Baptist church on Thursday, November 29th, at 11 o'clock a.m. Everybody welcome. PARTY IN HONOR OR BRIDE Saturday afternoon, November 17th. Mrs. Archie Alexander was hostess to a number of young ladies in honor of Mrs. Walter Madison of Ames, Iowa. The ladies assembled at the beautiful home of Mrs. V. L. Jones, where the afternoon was spent in playing progressive whist, after which a very delicious luncheon was served, carrying out the color scheme of pink and white. Those receiving prizes were Mrs. Effie Watkins, first prize, a pair of beautiful white silk hose; Mrs. Emerald Mash, second prize, pink silk camisole; booby prize, a box of candy, was wo nby Mrs. Colleen Jones. The guest of honor received a box of dainty handkerchiefs. The afternoon will be remembered as one of much pleasure. The Christian Endeavor recently organized at the Union Congregational church by the young people, assisted by some of the officers from Camp Dodge, was largely attended last Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. They perfected the organization by electing the following officers: President, First Lieutenant Pierce Mc. N. Thompson of Camp Dodge; vice president, H. E. Jaeobs; secretary, Mrs. John Jackson; organist, Miss Enola V. Thompson. After the election a nice program by a quartet from Camp Dodge was rendered. On Sunday evening, November 25, there will be special music by the Camp Dodge quartet, reading by Mrs. Emerald Mash, instrumental solo by Miss Hazel Shaw of Colfax, Iowa. Everybody invited. Dr. Rachele Yarros, who comes to this city at the request of the Y. W. C. A. and the Parent-Teachers association, will address mothers at the Corinthian Baptist church, Fifteenth and Linden streets, Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Dr. Yarros is chairman of the committee on health and recreation of the Illinois chapter of the Women's Council of National Defense and has been making an investigation of the social and industrial conditions of women and girls since the outbreak of the war and has been lecturing to women and girls with the purpose or assisting in equipping them to meet the new calls which are opening up to them. In England over 1,743,000 women and girls have taken the places vacated by men at war. The number in this country is increasing so rapidly that an accurate amount cannot be given to date. The school girls will have an opportunity of hearing Dr. Yarros and every woman should make a special effort to hear her at this time. On last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Nellie Davis of Fourteenth Street Place the Corinthian Aid society celebrated their monthly joint meeting for October. The guests consisted of both East and West residents of the city. The hosts for the evening were the gentlemen of the West Side, led by th chairman, Bro. Ford, who recently moved to our city from Chicago. Four of the men served as waiters and were groomed in spotless white vests and did much honor to the host of guests. The guests were entertained throughout the evening with southern jubilee songs and speeches from prominent families. All departed with glad hearts and wishing the Aid members many other happy meetings in the future. Friend call." Y I have g This from a stomach, Chamber all dealer CH MAPLE. Rev 11:00 a 1 p. m ESTHERVILLE, IOWA. (Special.) The colored people of Estherville have organized a club, called the Helping Hand, for the purpose of helping to cheer up the colored boys that went out from Iowa to the colors. This is indeed an enterprising step, both for the boys and amusement of the club also. The Helping Hand club are planning a dinner and supper Thanksgiving, followed by a program and musical entertainment in the evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, 602 N. Fourth street. CENTERVILLE NEWS Mr. J. L. Thompson editor of the Bystander was in the city last week on business. Those on the sick list are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sanuders and Mrs. Ada Childs. Mr. Johnny Gordon of Davenport spent Sunday with his wife, Mrs. Eva Gordon, who is caring for her sister, Mrs. L. P. Lewis. The entertainment given Monday night, November 19th, proved to be quite a success. Circle on Tuesday night, October 20, Circle on Tuesday night, Octoer 20, was very well attended. The B. Y. P. U. will be entertained by Miss Grace Hicks at 802 E. Jackson street. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden was called to Mystic on Tuesday morning by the illness of her daughter, Cora. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Mrs. Lydia Hockeday returned Monday evening from Washington, where she has been in attendance at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Emma Black. Mrs. Joan Allerston completed this week Mrs. Lucy Allen suffered this week with a severe attack of nervousness. The Missionary society of the Shorter A. M. E. church met in regular session Thursday at the home of Mrs. Libbie Kimbrough. The president, Mrs. D. W. Brown being confined to her bed by neurigia, the vice president, Mrs. W. W. Henderson, filled the chair. The attendance was large, all members present but two. Mesdames G. Oliphant and M. Smith of Evans were in town Tuesday. They also attended the regular meeting of the O. E. S. Miss Eva Crosby, who has been a guest of her mother the past three weeks, left Monday morning for Des Moines, where she has employment. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor of Asbury Chapel, Des Moines, is expected to fill the Wesley Chapel pulpit Sunday, November 24th. It is also reported he will preach at Wesley Chapel once a month until someone can be furnished take charge of that work. We have been misinformed as to Mrs. Florence Adams filling the Wesley Chapel pulpit. She has been assisting her husband. Chas. Adams, in to take charge of that work.ings and reading the scripture. Mrs. D. W. Brown has been confined to her home and part of the time to her bed the past week with neuralgia. Chas. Adams also has been suffering with neuralgia. Jas. Crowder is home and has accepted a position in the Ford stock room. Little Roberta Franklin suffered with a light touch of pneumonia. She is able to be out now. Miss Ruth Crowder and Victor Appleton were united in holy wedlock on Saturday, November 17th. I twas a quiet affair, only members of the families being present. They departed Saturday night for Kirksville, Mo., to be guests in the parental Appleton home. May health, happiness and prosperity be theirs. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris, Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Willis, baby and nephew of Buxton drove over Sunday evening and spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Moore. Every moment of hte time was enjoyed. Come again. The editor of the Bystander is to be congratulated upon the reply to the article, entitled "Camp Followers Opposed." If we are prejudicial to our ow nrace, what treatment can we expect from the other races? The special meetings conducted by Rev. D. W. Brown, pastor of Shorter A. M. E. church, last week were fairly well attended. Mrs. Mabel Crowder entertained the ladies of the newly organized knitting club. Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Geo. Cruzen is the instructor. Light refreshments were served and the ladies departed feeling much elated over the afternoon's work. Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Brown are enjoying a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Patterson and grand daughter, Miss Patterson of Aurora, Ill. They arrived Friday afternoon. 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THANKSGIVING SPECIALS FOR KITCHEN AND TABLE Fork Carving Sets, 3 piece, 9 inch size, with genuine stag handle, silver ferrule and initial end plates; regularly $6.50, set $5.25 Bird Carvers, 2 piece sets, also 3 piece carving sets with stag, horn, ivory and silver handles, priced from $2.00 to $18.00 Nut Bowl Sets—cross section tree trunk bowls, fitted with silver plated nut crack and six picks. Regular $1.50 value, set at 98c Aluminum Roasters, 12 inch square size; regular $1.50 value, now priced 98c Savory Roasters in oval black sheet steel, self basting, regular size; always sold at $2.00; priced at $1.65 Savory Roasters, oval shape, in blue enameled four coat ware; regular size; $3.50 value, special $2.95 Percolators — of aluminum, two quart size in octagonal shape with ebony handle, regu- ular $2.75 values, at $1.95 Lisk Roasters, enameled ware, all sizes, ranging from $2.25 up to $4.25 DAVIDSONS LOVAS LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418-WALNUT-ST. GALESBURG. ILL. Waffle supper will be given at the home of Mrs. Wells on Tuesday evening by the Garrison club. A social will be given at the home of Mrs. C. Tops on Thursday evening, November 22, for the benefit of the Santa Fe excursion to Allen chapel on Thanksgiving. The Forward Movement Literary society will meet at the church Friday evening, November 23. Mr. Lawrence Fletcher entertained Friday efening at his home in honor of Miss M. Gregsby of Des Moines, Iowa. The evening was spent in dancing. A two-course luncheon was served. All departed at a late hour, voting Mr. Fletcher a royal entertainer. Messrs. J. Windsfied, J. Williams and B. Steen of Kewanee attended the dance Thursday evening. Mrs. E. Murphy and baby of Monmouth are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hawkins. Word was received from Monmouth of the death of Mrs. E. Birditt. Rev. W. B. M. Scott will leave soon for an extended trip to Boston to visit his wife and baby. The ladies of the Baptist church are putting in new windows. The church will be completed by Xmas. The revival meetings at the Second Baptist church have been largely attended. Twelve members have been taken in. Mr. C. Chambers of Streator attended the dance Thursday evening. A dance will be given in Central hall Thanksgiving, November 29th, by Mr. J. Barnes and E. Fletcher. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. A. Berry on Friday, November 23. The C., B. & Q. excursion to Allen Chapel on Thanksgiving will give a social at Odd Fellows hall Friday, November 23d. Presiding Elder N. J. McCracken spent a few days in the city, the guest of Rev. Garrison and wife. The social given at the home of Mrs. E. Crawford on Monday evening for the benefit of the Santa Fe excursion to Allen Chapel was a success socially and financially. Rev. W. B. M. Scott is much improved at this writing. Miss C Hall is able to be out again. Mrs. Baker is improving slowly. Please pay your subscription before the new year. The Boy Scouts met at the home of Mr. F. Solomon on Monday evening, November 19th. Word was received from Leslie Harper and Arthur Bell that they were enjoyng camp life fine. Mr. William Tyler has returned from Hannibal, where he has been visiting his parents. The A. F. & A. M. held memorial services at Allen Chapel on Sunday afternoon, November 18th. Services were largely attended. Rev. Garrison delivered the principal address, also Master G. Fletcher. A few remarks were made by E. Barber, Washington Lyons and Brown. SIOUX CITY, IOWA Mrs. Myrtle Morgan Metcalfe of Omaha was in the City visiting relatives an dfriends last week. Mr. Arthur Perry has gone to Yankton to work. Mr. Frank Gordon will entertain the Progressive club this week at the residence of Mrs. N. Green, 822 West Seventh street. The funeral of Mr. Charles Gibson, who died of pneumonia was held Sunday p. m. from Wescott's Chapel. Rev. E. R. Edwards of Malone Chapel officiated. Mrs. Wm. Mack and daughter, Miss Lorena, have returned, after visiting in Yankton with Mrs. Mack's mother, Mrs. Stokes. Mrs. M. Askew, who has been visiting in southern cities for several months, and who now is visiting in Altamonte Springs Fla., is expected to leave Atlanta for home November 29th. The junior and senior choirs, under the direction of Mrs. E. R. Edwards, are rendering beautiful music. Come out and hear them. Don't forget the Thanksgiving dinner at Malone Chapel. A splendid dinner for only 35 cents will be served. The boxing contest at Malone hall Saturday, November 19th, between THE BYSTANDE A Fair Sample of t ample of the Alab A Joe Jackson, otherwse known as Birmingham Joe, at Company H, Three Hundred Sixty-sixth infantry. his liking. Joe, who was once the pride of the district known as "Concord street" in Birmingham, finds army life much to his liking. With some three thousand others of his race, Jackson arrived at Camp Dodge last week and was installed in the barracks at the south end of the camp. Since their arrival the colored troops have been living a most de "Kid" Hill and "Thunderbolt" Smith of Omaha was a draw, although "Thunderbolt" was completely outclassed by his scrappy little opponent. The Ladies' Aid of Malone Chapel will meet with Mrs. A. Webb. Both Cost Too Much. When it comes to price, you can't tell a necessity from a luxury.—Memphis Commercial Appeal. MY DOES A ALLOW ME TO DO IT! Both Cost Too Much. lightful existence. Of course the rigors of army training are not meeting with the approval of some of the water front dandies, but the majority are convinced that though cold they are in the land of plenty. There are numerous colored pastors among the men and some of their number are college men. But half of the men can read or write, however, and the examining officers are encountering the greatest difficulty in testing the enlisted men's eyes. "All right," Captain Aldrich said in "Providence has so ordered it that a state of rest and inaction, however it may flatter our indolence, should be productive of many inconveniences; that it should generate such disorders as may force us to have recourse to some labor as a thing absolutely requisite to make us pass our lives with tolerable satisfaction." — Edmund Burke. Enforced Labor. despair, and sank back in his chair. "That's the fiftieth time some buck has called the letter G, A. Before that I passed twenty of them by pointing to the letter A first." "Will they make good soldiers?" someone asked the captain. "Say, will they," exploded Captain Aldrich. "Does a cat like milk. Say, if those boys can bluff the Germans half as well as they have the examining officers I feel sorry for Kaiser Bill."—Loaned through the courtesy of Camp Dodger. Misdirection of Efficiency. Is the art of efficiency, by any chance, misdirected? Misdirected toward products as an end in itself, instead of toward the development of vitally initiative human individuals—joyous workers, to whom product is a by-product, wealth an incident—men who, for the very joy of the working, work explosively.—Industrial Management. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To T. K. Nelson: You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of December, 1914, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot eighty-one (81) in Polk Place, being in and a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, pue quanbuqap uuqi uuqi pqs sem unpaid tax for the year 1913 to W. E. Kersey; that the undersigned, Geo. Harnagel, is now the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale and that the right of redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate will be made unless, redemption from said sale is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 18th day of October, 1917. Geo. Harnagel. The Candelilla Plant. The wax of the candelilla plant is used in making candles, phonograph records, wood and leather polishes, floor wax, certain varnishes, linoleum, rubber compounds and celluloid, and it also enters into use in pharmacy and in the making of electrical insulation. The candelilla plant grows on the poorest quality of soil, and before it was found to have a commercial value for the wax contained it was considered a pest. Japanese Have No Beds The Japanese do not sleep on European beds, but on many thick, soft puffs piled one on top of each other upon the floor. For bed covering they use more of the same kind of puffs. It is said that the Japanese emperor has 20 such puffs. One of those which cover him is made in the shape of a kimono and has a velvet collar. Probably he creeps inside of this, if he heeis cold in the night. How to Teach a Dog. Kindness, firmness, and patience are necessary qualities in teaching a dog. Nothing can be done by cruelty, and if you lose your temper you will never teach him anything. It is very little use trying to teach an old dog. Begin when he is young and do not overtire him. Also do not overfeed him, for most of the lessons have to be taught by a system of small rewards in the shape of titt-bits of food. Ready-Made Pie Crust! Someone has invented a ready-made ple crust that will keep a year. By the evidences that have been encountered it might be judged that many ambitious cooks have been experimenting for a long time with this object in view. We can guess now where some of these new composition shoe soils originated.—Providence Bulletin. Polish Aids Shoes. Some women do not realize that a walking shoe wears better and appears well for a longer time if it is frequently polished. A new street shoe ought not to be worn much until it is polished once, for without the polish it is much more liable to be scratched than with a good polish. Especially is this true of tan shoes. ROLLY-POLLY DOES ANOTHER GOOD TURN. MY! OH MY! WHY THOSE TEARS MY PRETTY MAID? MY POOR DOG IS SICK AND I CANNOT TURN THE TREAD MILL! ALLOW ME TO DO IT! OH SIR--HOW CAN I REPAY YOU? ONE LITTLE KISS FROM THOSE RUBY LIPS WILL PAY ME! MY! HOW NICE YOU ARE--TAKE AS MANY AS YOU LIKE CHEESE IT--HERE COMES THE OLD MAN! OH! IT'S FATHER! RUN KIND SIR!! HOW DARE YOU MISS MY DAUGHTER! HA! HA HA!! THAT'S ONE ON THE OLD MAN!! SIC HIM TIGE!! SIC HIM!! TANTA! BRIGHT EYES! NOT ON YOUR LIFE--HE DID ME A GOOD TURN!! 31S International Carriage Co. M. V. THANKSGIVING SPECIALS FOR KITCHEN AND TABLE Carving Sets, 3 piece, 9 inch size, with genuine stag handle, silver ferrule and initial end plates; regularly $6.50. set $5.25 Bird Carvers, 2 piece sets, also 3 piece carving sets with stag, horn, ivory and silver handles, priced from $2.00 to $18.00 Nut Bowl Sets—cross section tree trunk bowls, fitted with silver plated nut crack and six picks. Regular $1.50 value. set at 98c Aluminum Roasters, 12 inch square size; regular $1.50 value, now priced 98c Savory Roasters in oval black sheet steel, self basting, regular size; always sold at $2.00; priced at $1.65 Savory Roasters, oval shape, in blue enameled four coat ware: regular size; $3.50 value, special $2.95 Percolators — of aluminum, two quart size in octagonal shape with ebony handle, regular $2.75 values, at $1.95 Lisk Roasters, enameled ware, all sizes, ranging from $2.25 up to $4.25 DAVIDSONS IOWAS LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418 -WALNUT-ST. GALESBURG. ILL. Waffle supper will be given at the home of Mrs. Wells on Tuesday evening by the Garrison club. A social will be given at the home of Mrs. C. Tops on Thursday evening, November 22, for the benefit of the Santa Fe excursion to Allen chapel on Thanksgiving. The Forward Movement Literary society will meet at the church Friday evening, November 23. Mr. Lawrence Fletcher entertained Friday efening at his home in honor of Miss M. Gregsby of Des Moines, Iowa. The evening was spent in dancing. A two-course luncheon was served. All departed at a late hour, voting Mr. Fletcher a royal entertainer. Messrs. J. Windsfied, J. Williams and B. Steen of Kewanee attended the dance Thursday evening. Mrs. E. Murphy and baby of Monmouth are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hawkins. Word was received from Monmouth of the death of Mrs. E. Birditt. Rev. W. B. M. Scott will leave soon for an extended trip to Boston to visit his wife and baby. The ladies of the Baptist church are putting in new windows. The church will be completed by Xmas. The revival meetings at the Second Baptist church have been largely attended. Twelve members have been taken in. Mr. C. Chambers of Streator attended the dance Thursday evening. A dance will be given in Central hall Thanksgiving, November 29th, by Mr. J. Barnes and E. Fletcher. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. A. Berry on Friday, November 23. The C., B. & Q. excursion to Allen Chapel on Thanksgiving will give a social at Odd Fellows hall Friday, November 23d. Presiding Elder N. J. McCracken spent a few days in the city, the guest of Rev. Garrison and wife. The social given at the home of Mrs. E. Crawford on Monday evening for the benefit of the Santa Fe excursion to Allen Chapel was a success socially and financially. Rev. W. B. M. Scott is much improved at this writing. Miss C Hall is able to be out again. Mrs. Baker is improving slowly. Please pay your subscription before the new year. The Boy Scouts met at the home of Mr. F. Solomon on Monday evening, November 19th. Word was received from Leslie Harper and Arthur Bell that they were enjoyng camp life fine. Mr. William Tyler has returned from Hannibal, where he has been visiting his parents. The A. F. & A. M. held memorial services at Allen Chapel on Sunday afternoon, November 18th. Services were largely attended. Rev. Garrison delivered the principal address, also Master G. Fletcher. A few remarks were made by E. Barber, Washington Lyons and Brown. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mrs. Myrtle Morgan Metcalfe of Omaha was in the city visiting relatives an dfriends last week. Mr. Arthur Perry has gone to Yankton to work. Mr. Frank Gordon will entertain the Progressive club this week at the residence of Mrs. N. Green, 822 West Seventh street. The funeral of Mr. Charles Gibson, who died of pneumonia was held Sunday p. m. from Wescott's Chapel. Rev. E. R. Edwards of Malone Chapel officiated. Mrs. Wm. Mack and daughter, Miss Lorena, have returned, after visiting in Yankton with Mrs. Mack's mother, Mrs. Stokes. Mrs. M. Askew, who has been visiting in southern cities for several months, and who now is visiting in Altamonte Springs Fla., is expected to leave Atlanta for home November 29th. The junior and senior choirs, under the direction of Mrs. E. R. Edwards, are rendering beautiful music. Come out and hear them. Don't forget the Thanksgiving dinner at Malone Chapel. A splendid dinner for only 35 cents will be served. The boxing contest at Malone hall Saturday, November 19th, between THE BYSTANDEK ample of the Alab A Joe Jackson, otherwse known as Birmingham Joe, at Company H, Three Hundred Sixty-sixth infantry. his liking. Joe, who was once the pride of the district known as "Concord street" in Birmingham, finds army life much to his liking With some three thousand others of his race, Jackson arrived at Camp Dodge last week and was installed in the barracks at the south end of the camp. Since their arrival the colored troops have been living a most de "Kid" Hill and "Thunderbolt". Smith of Omaha was a draw, although "Thunderbolt" was completely outclassed by his scrappy little opponent. The Ladies' Aid of Malone Chapel will meet with Mrs. A. Webb. When it comes to price, you can't tell a necessity from a luxury.—Memphis Commercial Appeal. ALLOW ME TO DO IT! Both Cost Too Much. the Alabama Boys as the lightful existence. Of course the rigors of army training are not meeting with the approval of some of the water front dandies, but the majority are convinced that though cold they are in the land of plenty. There are numerous colored pastors among the men and some of their number are college men. But half of the men can read or write, however, and the examining officers are encountering the greatest difficulty in testing the enlisted men's eyes. "All right." Captain Aldrich said in "Providence has so ordered it that a state of rest and inaction, however it may flatter our indulgence, should be productive of many inconveniences; that it should generate such disorders as may force us to have recourse to some labor as a thing absolutely requisite to make us pass our lives with tolerable satisfaction." — Edmund Burke. ANOTHER ALLOW E TO O IT! ON SIR- HOW CAN I REPAY YOU? Enforced Labor. despair, and sank back in his chair. "That's the fiftieth time some buck has called the letter G, A. Before that I passed twenty of them by pointing to the letter A first." "Will they make good soldiers?" someone asked the captain. "Say, will they," exploded Captain Aldrich. "Does a cat like milk. Say, if those boys can bluff the Germans half as well as they have the examining officers I feel sorry for Kaiser Bill."—Loaned through the courtesy of Camp Dogger. Misdirection of Efficiency. Is the art of efficiency, by any chance, misdirected? Misdirected toward products as an end in itself, instead of toward the development of vitally initiative human individuals—joyous workers, to whom product is a by-product, wealth an incident—men who, for the very joy of the working, work explosively.—Industrial Management. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To T. K. Nelson: You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of December, 1914, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot eighty-one (81) in Polk Place, being in and a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, puu quanbuqap uuqi aoj pios sem unpaid tax for the year 1913 to W. E. Kersey; that the undersigned, Geo. Harnagel, is now the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale and that the right of redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said real estate will be made unless, redemption from said sale is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 18th day of October, 1917. Geo. Harnagel The Candelilla Plant. The wax of the candelilla plant is used in making candles, phonograph records, wood and leather polishes, floor wax, certain varnishes, linoleum, rubber compounds and celluloid, and it also enters into use in pharmacy and in the making of electrical insulation. The candelilla plant grows on the poorest quality of soil, and before it was found to have a commercial value for the wax contained it was considered a pest. Japanese Have No Beds The Japanese do not sleep on European beds, but on many thick, soft puffs piled one on top of each other upon the floor. For bed covering they use more of the same kind of puffs. It is said that the Japanese emperor has 20 such puffs. One of those which cover him is made in the shape of a kimono and has a velvet collar. Probably he creeps inside of this, if he feels cold in the night. How to Teach a Dog. Kindness, firmness, and patience are necessary qualities in teaching a dog. Nothing can be done by cruelty, and if you lose your temper you will never teach him anything. It is very little use trying to teach an old dog. Begin when he is young and do not overtire him. Also do not overfeed him, for most of the lessons have to be taught by a system of small rewards in the shape of tit-bits of food. Ready-Made Pie Crust Someone has invented a ready-made ple crust that will keep a year. By the evidences that have been encountered it might be judged that many ambitious cooks have been experimenting for a long time with this object in view. We can guess now where some of these new composition shoe soils originated.—Providence Bulletin. Polish Aids Shoes. Some women do not realize that a walking shoe wears better and appears well for a longer time if it is frequently polished. A new street shoe ought not to be worn much until it is polished once, for without the polish it is much more liable to be scratched than with a good polish. Especially is this true of tan shoes.