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THE BYSTANDER Younker Brothers The Store of Christmas Cheer Iowa's Logical Gift Store for Men Every Christmas, more and more, men make this store their gift-buying headquarters. Heads of institutions buy gifts here for their employees. Young men and heads of families-find it a most satisfactory place to shop. Soldiers find it convenient to buy here for any name on the list, with very few exceptions. Being a store of first importance in fashion merchandise, in useful things for the home and high art novelties adopted to women's requirements, it is naturally a center for appropriate gifts for "Her." It is easy for a man to select gifts here. In whatever line he may be interested, there are splendid assortments. It is a safe and satisfactory place to buy gifts. Any gift and every gift one buys here is of certified quality—one that will fulfill the mission intended by the donor. And no doubt "She" would prefer that "Her" gift come from "Her" favorite store. moost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 25 EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. John L. Thompson. Our next stop was in Salisbury, Mo. Here we found the colored people about the same. Several had moved from the city. Some of those who have moved are Mrs. L. L. Gairgrow, Rev. Wm. Mitchell and W. M. Harvey, who has gone on a farm in Yankton, S. D. Mr. W. M. Dameron is still living here and working at his trade. Miss McAdams is still a teacher in the public schools. Prof. Bowles is still principal, although he lives in Moberly, Mo. Mrs. Hattie Thurman and Mrs. M. D. Dewery and Mrs. Washington are some of the leading women of this city. There are two churches here and they seem to be moving along nicely. We next stopped in Huntsville, a thriving little town, principally supported by miners, as there are large coal mines near. Here are located several hundreds of colored people. Many of them are doing nicely and most of them either own or are buying their homes. They make good money at the mines. We spent the night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Robinson. Mr. Robinson is one of the most successful miners here and owns a beautiful home. Their daughter is well known here in Des Moines. She is away attending college. J. H. Carmichael is another leading citizen here, doing nicely, also H. L. Teeters. Rev. J. S. Moore is still here, pastoring the Baptist church. He is also moderator for the northern district of the Missouri Baptist association, a very able, refined and highly cultured Christian gentleman. Mrs. Mansfield is still running her restaurant and rooming house. She is doing well. Edward Manuel is still here, doing well. Mr. Pettigrew, who has been secretary of the U. B. F.'s of the state of Missouri for many years, still lives here and is enjoying good health. He owns valuable property. Our next stop was in Moberly, Mo. This town is a railroad division in north central Missouri. From here many railroads radiate to different parts of the state. It is a town of twelve or fifteen thousand people, of which 3,000 are colored. They have one school and five teachers. Prof. L. B. Quinn is the principal, a young man of spendid qualities, and he owns a beautiful home at 1020 Foster avenue. He has a fine corps of teachers assisting him and the school is well graded. Dr. H. A. Longdon is still here and has a good practice, also Dr. J. S. Peay. Both are administering to the needs of physical condition of the colored people here. Ralph Bass still runs his rooming house and is doing fine. Mr. E. J. Alexander is still in the carpentry business, having a splendid trade. He is a relative of Price Alexander of this city. Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Tymony own valuable property in the white district. Their son, Dave, who is a graduate of the Iowa State university dental college, is now first lieutenant of the U. S. O. R. C. He attended the officers' training camp at Ft. Des Moines last summer. Mrs. A. B. Brook is one of the pioneer citizens of this town. She is still soliciting agent for the Bartlett Industrial school at Dalton, Mo. She expects to spend the winter with her son, Alonzo, in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gorham have moved to 1010 Forest avenue. Mr. S. E. Boone is still working at the postoffice. His brother, who is a tailor, has moved to Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Minnie Althouse has sold her property on Horsley street and has bought a beautiful home at 819 So. Fifth street, where she is running a first class rooming and boarding house. She is highly respected in this city. There are four churches here, the A. M. E., M. E. and two Baptist. Each of them have beautiful brick structures and all seem to be doing nicely, considering the high cost of living. Our next stop was in Paris, Mo., a little town of baout six or seven hundred colored people. Some of them are old citizens here and own valuable property. They have a nice school with two teachers. The principal, Prof. Geo. A. Donaldson. There are two churches here, the Methodist and Baptist. I understand they are doing nicely. Rev. R. Alkins is a preacher of one. Mr. Vaughn is one of the pioneers here, also Mr. Berry. He owns a nice farm at the edge of town. His daughter is a school teacher in the public schools. Mr. W. H. Moss is another successful man. B. Ebeehem is still farming. He raised a lot of navy beans. Geo. Kipper is still working at the meat shop as butcher. GALESBURG, ILL. Rev. Garrison and friends are rejoiced over the excursions. C., B. & Q., engineered by Mr. Richardson, conductor, Mrs. M. Jackson, reported $33.77. Santa Fee, engineered by Mr. Chas. Anderson; conductor, Mrs. C. Anderson, reported $79.60. Special train managers, W. M. Corn and A. J. Crew, reported $51.30. The three nights' carnival was a decided success. Total amount that was cleared was $61.00. The Garrison club will meet at the home of Mrs. G. Castleman on Friday, December 7th. The boy scouts will give a concert at Allen Chapel on Wednesday, December 12th, raising money to buy their scout suits. Mrs E. Murphy and baby of Monmouth returned home last week. Miss M. Tennel of Monmouth spent Thanksgiving in the city, the guest of Mrs. M. Wilder. Mr. and Mrs. W. Donaldson and children spent Thanksgiving in Clearance. Mo. Miss B. Early of Monmouth spent the week-end in the city, the guest of Miss V. Green. Mr. Groff of Grand Rapids and Miss G. McBride of Bushnell were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. South on Thursday, November 29. Rev. Scott performed the ceremony. They will make their home in Grand Rapids. A large number from the surrounding cities attended the dance on Thanksgiving. The W. W. club will give a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Fletcher on Tuesday, December 6th. A jass ball will be given at Central hall on Tuesday, December 11th. Miss G. Allen entertained Friday evening in honor of Mrs. T. Tissel, Misses T. Butler and D. Butler of Peoria. The evening was spent in music and dancing. A two-course luncheon was served. All departde at a late hour, voting Miss Allen a royal entertainer. Mr. E. McGill and Miss B. Peak were united in marriage at the parsonage Wednesday night. Rev. Garrison performed the ceremony. Out of town guests was Mr. Peak of Missouri, father of the bride. They will go to housekeeping at 554 W. First street. Mr. and Mrs. R. Duke and son, Glenn, spent Thanksgiving in Fort Madison, the guests of his daughters. THE CHURCH M. Corinthian Baptist church was organized by Rev. S. Bates in the fall of 1898 at 924 West Twelfth street, and in the organization there were fifteen members, and the membership increased steadily until we saw that the building was insufficient for our congregation. We concluded to purchase a larger building to accommodate the membership. We bought the present property known as the Unitarian 1917 Rev. Geo. W. Robinson, the present pastor of Corinthian Baptist church, was born in Bennettsville, S. C., April 15, 1883. He entered Benedict college at Columbia, S. C., in 1903, graduating with second honor from the department of liberal arts in 1910. After laboring seven years in Texas, where he made himself felt throughout the country by the successful pastorate at El Paso, he was called to the Corinthian Baptist church, Des Moines, in March, 1917, and took charge April 15, 1917. The church on account of internal Harry Drury, who has been visiting with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Drury, returned to his home in Detroit on Monday. Mr. E. Hubbard of Monmouth was the guest of Miss M. King on Sunday. Miss Irene and Lawrence Fletcher entertained Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. T. Tissel, Misses S. Butler and D. Butler of Peoria. The evening was spent in playing cards and dancing. All departed at a late hour, voting Miss and Mr. Fletcher royal entertainers. Rev. Scott will leave December 17 for the east to visit his wife and baby. Mr. C. A. Barnett of Chicago, advertising representative of the Defender, was in the city last week on business. December 1 at the Second Baptist church was communion Sunday. Seven new members were taken in. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. Bolder on Friday, December 7th. Word was received that a former resident of this city, Mrs. A. Harris, was united in marriage to Mr. Watson in St. Paul on Saturday December 1. Galesburg people hope there are many bright things in store for them. ROCK ISLAND. ILL. Mrs. L. Black was hostess Friday afternoon to the Aid society. After the meeting a repast was served. Mrs. M. Golden was surprised on Tuesday evening by a number of her friends. The occasion was her birthday. Mrs. A. Carr and Mrs. F. Grooms of Muscatine were the mouse guests church, situated at Fifteenth and Linden streets, of which the picture is above. We came here August 7, 1904. One year of the entire time we were without a pastor. Rev. G. W. Robinson of El Paso, Texas, comes to us April 15, 1917, and expects the call as pastor. He found the total membership 398 and to December 1, 1917, our membership is 551. M v p d in a O th Ie g a A $ t A t v f troubles was very badly scattered, but in seven months more than one hundred and fifty members have been added, the congregation nearly doubled, the building has been remodeled and about $4,000 has been raised. To visit the church once means a return. Besides being a successful pastor, Rev. G. W. Robinson is corresponding secretary of the Iowa and Nebraska Baptist association, board member of the National Baptist Congress and member of Sunset lodge, No. 76, A. F. & A. M., of El Paso, Texas. of Mr. and Mrs. W. Walkup. They arrived Wednesday evening and departed for home Friday evening. Mr. Bradlye was called on Thursday by Mrs. A. Carr and Mrs. F. Grooms of Muscatine and Mr. W. Walkup of this city. Mrs. G. Pearson was hostess Friday to Mrs. A. Carr and Mrs. F. Grooms at breakfast and supper. Mrs. M. Pearson was hostess to Mrs. A. Carr, Mrs. F. Grooms and Mrs. W. Walkup on Friday noon at dinner. Rev. Boyd's wife and Mrs L. Black who were on the sick list are all right again. The A. M. E. cleared thirty-one dollars Thanksgiving day from their dinner. Mrs. C. Powers is not so well at this writing. Mrs. G. Reynolds and oldest daughter were hostesses Sunday afternoon t oa few friends for dinner. After dinner they all departed for Moline, where quarterly meeting was held. Rock Island was well represented in Moline and we will look for Moline and Davenport to be the same Sunday. The B. B. club surprised Rev. Boyd and his wife with a bushel basket full of good things to eat Thanksgiving morning. It was presented to Rev. Boyd by the president and one of the members. Ben aid Sol Butler were the weekend guests of Mrs. F. Bassett. Mr. P. Thompson had four ladies to call Friday afternoon at his home and was very sorry to find him not at home. --- Give Practical Christmas Each floor here at DAVIDSON'S contains numerous worthy and desirable articles of particular gift appeal for anyone you wish to remember this Christmas. Purchases selected now will be held for later delivery. Add them to your account. DAVIDSONS MOTORS LABORATORY PUBLISHING STOCK 912-414-416-418-WALNUT-ST. Rev. A. R. Fox preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. The turkey supper which was given Friday evening at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church was very successful. Quite a number of Maconites attended hte dance Thursday night in Moberly. The Thanksgiving dinner and program which was given at the A. M. E. church Thursday last was very successful. The game between Western university and Western college came out 6 to 0 in favor of W. U. Miss Harriet Young entertained a few friends at a dinner Sunday. Miss Geneviève Adams has returned to her home in Milan, Mo., after a visit in Macon with her aunt. Miss Luella Taylor has returned to her home, after a visit to Quincy, Ill. Mr. Fred Wilson spent Friday in Quincy, Ill. Miss Louise Smith returned Tuesday, after a visit at her home in Kirksville, Mo. Miss Louise Patrick will give a concert Friday evening at the Vine street and Broadway Baptist church. Mrs. Clifton McElroy was the guest of her husband on Thanksgiving. Mrs. Gene Woodson of Brookfield, Mo., has returned to her home, after a visit with relatives. Mrs. Mattie Carter has accepted a position in Booneville, Mo., and she departed Tuesday for that place. Mr. James Burton, who is in training camp at Funston, Kansas, spent a few days in our city. Miss Newston and sister of Kansas City, Mo., spent a few days in Macon, the guest of their aunt. Mr. Myrtle Herndon of Mason City, Iowa, spent a few days in Macon, the guest of his brothers. Mr. Munroe Gooding of our city and a good Christain member of the A. M. E. church, received a prize of $2.00 and was elected as director of the 66 Display club of Chicago, Ill. A letter which Mr. Gooding has written to the club received the prize. We wish for him much success in this affair. Miss Georgia Taylor will leave today for her home in Canton, Ill. Subscribe for the Bystander. An Encore. Camera Man—"I'm sorry. Jack, but we'll have to do that business over again, where you fall off the roof into the rain barrel and are run over by the steam roller. My film gave out."—Life. For That Dull Feeling After Eating. I have used Chamberlain's Tablets for some time, and can testify that they have done me more good than any tablets I have ever used. 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The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia.....Miss May Davis Washington.....N. L. Black Monmouth, Ill.....Mrs. Bernice Metlock Colfax.....Mrs. Gertrude Broddas Minneapolis.....Mrs. R. L. Butner Clinton.....A. A. Bush Maeon, Mo.....Lucy Harris Mason City.....Mrs. Maud Brewton St. Paul, Minn.....Mrs. Hattie Hicks Seandia, Iowa.....Mrs. J. M. Montague Rock Island, Ill.....Mr. Earle Reynolds Davenport.....Mrs. D. J. Johnson Oskaloosa.....Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville..Miss Cora M. Crittenden Monmouth, Ill..Miss Bernice Metlock St. Paul, Minn.....Mrs. Mattie Hicks Omaha, Neb.....Miss Murel Brown Ottumwa.....Mrs. W. H. Enpson Moberly, Mo.....Miss Lee Etta Owens Dalton, Mo.....Prof. R. H. Payne Chillicothe, Mo.....V. E. Williams Sioux City.....Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda.....Mrs. G. N. Nowling This notice applies to all writers contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write only upon one side of paper, write a plair hand and spell accurately. Do not send in names of persons at parties event. Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon classes, all societies, all religious de the event. Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all personal whims or ideas. EDITORIALS MORE ABOUT IMMIGRATION. Since the unanimous passing of those strong ringing resolutions that were passed last week at the union Thanksgiving services held by a joint meeting of all the churches, which was published last week in The Bystander, wherein some of the best colored citizens denounced those who would discourage or try to prevent the colored citizens from Alabama or any other state to come up here. Since these resolutions were published in the daily Register a local daily paper tried to extricate themselves from their idea of justice and freedom and to weaken the force of these resolutions by writing an editorial claiming that all they meant was the importation of the undesirable woman. Then the Chamber of Commerce writes ye editor that the southern Negro will not acclimate himself and that there would be considerable disease and suffering. Second reason, "That the housing situation is one of the most serious things." Finally the secretary says that several committees, with a committee of reputable Negroes in Des Moines, thoroughly agree ahd are working in unison. In reply to the evening paper editorial, if it were only to try to prevent the bad women or undesirable class we could agree with you, but the Chamber of Commerce committee asks the governor to prevent them from coming here because of the housing and climatic conditions. Mr. Editor, if you are so earnestly seeking to prevent the bad women and undesirables from our city, why only ask the governor to prevent those undesirables from Alabama; why not seek to prevent those undesirables and bad women from Illinois, Minnesota or Nebraska, as there is a much larger per cent of undesirables coming to our city from these states. All that we ask is to deal fair with all classes and stop your discriminating on account of color and try to make us believe that you are not partial. Now in regard to the Chamber of Commerce committee, the climatic and housing conditions may be bad in Des Moines, but those conditions are not half so bad, so amazing or horrible as the taking the life of the poor innocent children and women by murder, burning and lynching and other horrible suffering. They perchance prefer the northern cold than the southern burnings. Then again if you should go out to Camp Dodge and see out of those 6,000 young colored men only one-half can read or write is the greatest indictment against the south treatment of her citizens by keeping them in ignorance and then you in the intelligent north would try to prevent. them from seeking the north star, where better conditions and opportunities exist. Do you see the point, Mr. Secretary? "A MESSAGE." This is to glorify Christ in the beauty of holiness, a vision given me in the moving picture manuscript, "The Resurrection." This is a message indeed, and as I read God's holy book, in St. Luke 11th chapter, 33d verse, where it says so plain, "No man when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they come in may see the light, so how can I keep these visions; perhaps I have already kept them too long. The vision was this, Away back behind the thick black clouds God had a message for the Ethiopian. Sweet and low an angel from above the clouds sounded a trumpet, and said, "The Resurrection," and coming out through the clouds were four angels in pairs. The son of man was back behind the clouds with the angels, and as he sent them forth he said to the first two, Go carry my message, "Unity and Charity." The angels came out of these black clouds arms on one another, seemingly with little fear, and as they reached the end of these clouds the son of man said to one, Go to the far east, and the other to the west; pray and watch as ye go. And likewise the other two came out watching and one ran to the south and the other to the north and he set me in the center on a solid rock, and he sat behind me. This is only in a few words I explain this vision, as I have to cut the words, but will try to give some idea. And to those who say this work will never amount to anything, read St. Luke, 6th to 9th verse. He spake also this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none; eat it down; why gumbereth it the ground. And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alnoe, this year also, till I shall dig about it and dung it. And if it bear fruit, well, and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. So beloved after you send 50c and I don't notify you each month by mail of the treasure and the two million dollars are raised and I don't go as I say for Christ, then cut me down. But I find it in families where there are eight and nine one will buy a card and the others put their money into other useful things and cut me down, saying, My sister, my brother, husband, but not I; that is why we only have 50c more added to our $4.00. Ah, young men, old men, young ladies, what do you want? Sanctify yourselves and know the truth. See what Jesus asks his Father in St. John, 17th chapter, 17th verse. For your sake sanctify them through thy truth. Thy word is truth. Our address is now, as we are housekeeping in Chillicothe, 566 Mill street. Mrs. Joseph S. Lowe. How To Prevent Group. In a child that is subject to attacks of croup, the vrst indication of the disease is hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse and the attack may be warded off and all danger and anxiety avoided. For Eczema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. The intense itching characteristic of these ailments is almost instantly allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by all dealers. ANDERSONVILLE ITEMS (Last Week's Items.) On Wednesday night the prayer meeting of Mt. Zion church was enjoyed by all present. Rev. R. P. Palmer, pastor, spoke some very brief encouraging remarks. Mrs. Flora Wooding of Hawkeye is visiting relatives here. Mrs. J. H. Wooding, Mrs. Ella Douglas and Mrs. Cora Bryson were in Oskaloosa Saturday on business. Mr. Lee Medley was in Knoxville Saturday on business. Mrs. Warnette Moore of Des Moines, Iowa, has returned home, after a long visit with her aunt, Mrs. Bertha Taylor. IN BYSTANDER Mr. James McDonald is on the sick list this week. His son, Russell, received a flesh wound on his foot but is able to go to work now. There was quite a change of temperature in this vicinity Saturday. The snow flakes began to fly for a little while. If you want to live a Christian, Expect to meet with ups and downs, But if you put your trust in Jesus you shall wear a starry crown. There are some that will hate you, Your name they will disgrace. They will talk about you. Behind your back and won't own it To your face. (This Week's Items.) Monday evening a number of sisters of Mt. Zion met at the home of Mrs. Will Taylor to arrange for Thanksgiving. Mrs. J. H. Wooding was in Knoxville on Tuesday on business. Mr. James McDonald is able to go to work. Mrs. Bessie McWhite, who was indoors for about two or three weeks, is able to be out again. Mother Miller, who has been on the sick list with neuralgia, is at this writing feeling fine. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and daughter were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bryson. A very large number of the people are on the sick list with colds this week. Mr. and Mrs. Brittian Thomas entertained at Thanksgiving dinner Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Dowden, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Thomas and Misses Edith and Frances Thomas. Mr. Chorpshire, a general agent for McBrady toilet articles and other notions, was in Albia this week looking for a local agent and selling goods. The ladies of the A. M. E. church gave a Thanksgiving supper and served ice cream an dekate, hot coffee at the church Thanksgiving evening. Mr. Neal Bowman of Des Moines spent Thanksgiving in Albia with his sister, Mrs. Zoe Hollingsworth. Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson has been in Albia the past week looking after business. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hocking No. 3 attended the Thanksgiving social at the A. M. E. church. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. W. Dowden was assisted by his local minister, Rev. C. Thomas. Those from Hocking attending services were Mrs. Mabel Robinson, Miss Anna Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Burns, Mrs. Walter Burns, Mr. LeRoy Burns, Mrs. Carson of Hocking No. 3. Dr. Rutherford J. Semma of Omaha, Nebraska, resperesnting the Monitor Weekly, published for colored Americans, the World Herald, the best daily in Nebraska, lectured in Albia on Monday evening at A. M. E. church, "Economy in War Times." The race to which I belong efficiency. He makes his journey by walking from New York to San Francisco, California. Visitor from Ottumwa Sundayed in Albia, a lady and her two daughters at the home of Mrs. Henry Harris. Worrying Always Weakens. Worrying Things Worrying is always weakness, it is always danger. In a sense, though often excusable and sometimes unavoidable, it is cowardice; and cowards, as Shakespeare tells us, "die many times before their death." We may regard worry as the price paid by humanity for advance in education and in refinement of feeling; but it is a higher price than need be paid.—Exchange. The Majestic Magnolia. There is no suggestion of timidity or coyness about the magnolia. It never appears in the role of offering an apology for being alive. No explanations are required. Like an independent, self-respecting citizen it faces the world unafraid. In kingly majesty it stands, an inspiring masterpiece of grandeur an unparalleled display of nature's sublime handwork. Jewish Armies Conscripted On the approach of an enemy the Jewish army was recruited by a conscription made from the tribes under the direction of a mastersmaster, by whom also the officers were appointed. The army was divided into thousands and hundreds under their respective captains (Numbers 31; 20:14; Numbers 2:34; II Chronicles 25:5; 26:12). Mrs. Fashionplate—"Poor, dear Mrs. Upperton is to be buried today. Are you going to the funeral?" Mrs. Etta Quet—"I really can't you know. I have just discovered she owed me a call"—Los Angeles Times. The phrase "alma mater," as applied to colleges and universities, is said to have originated in the University of Bonn, Germany. A statue of the Mother of Christ—the alma mater, or beloved mother, stands over the doorway of that famous seat of learning. From it the phrase received its origin. Our city collector will start out next week upon his annual city subscribers delinquent collection. Please be prepared to pay up on the first call. Don't put him off. Look for and pay for your paper now when we call. ALBIA NEWS. The Majestic Magnolia Social Etiquette. "Alma Mater." JAZZ MUSIC FOE OF BLUES Does Not Consist, as Is Generally Believed, of Lot of Noise Without Rhyme or Reason. Various descriptions of jazz music have from time to time appeared, but none seem to hit the mark exactly, says a connoisseur of this art. The common impression is that it consists of a lot of peculiar and noisy sounds without rhyme or reason. This is not the case, however. It consists chiefly of syncopation, peculiarly accentuated; variations by some of the instruments; improvisations by others, mingled with odd sound effects. Through all this the melody of the selections rendered must be distinguishable at all times—tin can noises, beating the life out of the drums, blasting by the brass instruments is entirely unnecessary. Contrasts between planissimo and fortissimo passages should be shown just as much in jazz music as in the classics. Another wrong impression is that jazz orchestras must consist of a certain instrumentation. This also is not the case. The violin, 'cello, cornet, piano, or in fact, any legitimate instrument, can be used. As jazz music is originally Ethiopian, the banjo and saxophone are used merely to lend negro character to it. The number of musicians that can jazz properly is said to be small, because it really requires good musicians, who must also be endowed with the swing or knock of performing it. Although many of the cafe and theater orchestras are composed of good musicians, those who can jass are scarce. On the other hand, many of the self-styled jazz orchestras are misrepresentations, and cannot play the semiclassics or classics adequately. Some cannot perform it properly, and to offset this, resort to noise and discord in imitation thereof. The percentage of musicians who can do justice to the classics and also play jazz is consequently even smaller. This kind of orchestra is exceedingly scarce. Jazz music is rhythmic and inspiring. It is declared the best antidote for the blues.-Milwaukee Sentinel. GREAT PROFIT ON STEAMERS One Vessel Sold for $2,000,000 More Than It Cost After Being in Service for Five Months. Some idea of the tremendous advance in the price of vessel property and the fabulous prices now being paid for vessels that can be bought is shown in the sale of the Boston steamer Tidewater, which has changed ownership after running in the coal-carrying trade to this port for less than five months, says the Boston Globe. The big collier cost to build about $570,000, and was sold for more than $2,600,000, a profit of more than $2,000,000. The Tidewater was built at the New York Shipbuilding company's yard, Camden, N. J., and was completed early the present year. The vessel is constructed of steel, is 368.6 feet long, 55.2 feet beam and 30.5 feet depth of hold. Her net tonnage is 3,354 and gross tonnage 5,206. She was owned by Castner, Curran & Bullitt, and was sold to the American-Italian Steamship company of New York. Mexico an Indian Country? It is of importance to inquire into the attitude taken by the southern Indians of Mexico toward the official Spanish civilization, says the New Republic. If it is difficult for an outsider only slightly acquainted with the southern Indians to understand the reasons for their marked hatred of the Spaniards . . . It seems self-evident of anyone who has spent any time with them. To the southern Indians, the Spanish and his successor, the Spanish-speaking Mexican, is the cruel alien conqueror. They feel that they are Indians and that Mexico is an Indian country. For instance, one of the common objections to Madero encountered in Oaxaca was that he was not an Indian and that the president of Mexico should be an Indian. This attitude is significant, and it is not strange to find even a northern Indian like Huerta proudly exclaiming: "Vo so Indiana." Carranza's lack of popularity in the south is not so much due to the fact that southern Mexico is the home of Diaz as to the fact that Carranza is not an Indian. Piece of Fir 515 Years Old. The forestry office at Portland, Ore. received from one of the Washington rangers a specimen of Douglas fir known to be 515 years old. The tree, when 125 years old, fell to the ground, where a cedar tree took root in the log and grew undisturbed for 200 years. The cedar was recently cut into shingle bolts, and the specimen of fir was found in its root. Woodsmen can tell accurately the age of a tree by the number of rings shown in the trunk stump when the tree is felled. The fir specimen is sound, and is thought to be the oldest of its kind in existence. To those who know of the occupation of Morocco by the French and of their great work in that country, it may seem strange there should still remain firmly implanted in the lives of the people the most persistent and pernicious forms of witchcraft. For many years the French have endeavored to uproot the belief and to convert the ones who practice its evil tenets, but to little avail. Today witchcraft is believed in and is practiced as it was in ancient times, and that wonderfully rich land is kept in a state of near-savagery by its influence. Witchcraft Grip Morocco. To Satisfy You SAM. BURNS Relleves OATARR the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule bears the name C.F. Beware of scaldings. Please be all respectful. "That miserable don't you want erable pain want relief?" A ANTI-PAIN PILLS Then tone up the Nervous System by using Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine IF FIRST BOTTLE, OR BOX, FAILS TO HELP YOU, YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. Colorado Springs, Colo. TO HELP BE REFU --- NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Jno. F. 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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. Giving Happiness To give happiness and to do good is our only law, our anchor of salvation, our beacon light and our reason for existence—Henri Frederic Amiel. FITS Bradford's Barber Shop Z26 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PROP. A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal. 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. REMEMBER Lud Strothers' Cafe 417 W. Third Street Meals and Short Orders at all hours. Quick Service. We serve on the European style. L. G. Strothers, Proprietor Des Moines AWFUL SUFFERING. "I suffered untold agony with neuralgia. 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To Fanny Tuke: 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 pursance 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. THE TAILOR & CLEANER 772 West 9th St. Popular, Priced Gents Furnishing Phones: { Walnut 1145 Res. Drake5058J Dr. W. H. Lowry DENTIST Office 757 W. 9th. Des Moines Thompson Hotel. Iowa SPECIAL SALE On Diamonds, Watches Wrist Watches For Soldier Boys & Their Sweet hearts $3.00 and up Diamond Rings, Laveliers, And Broaches, $5.00 and up Suit Cases, All Kind $1.00 and up. Trunks, All Makes, $3.00. to $15. 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' Don't miss it at East Des Moines High school December 13th, rendered by St. Paul's choir. Admission 25c. The Home Makers League will meet Tuesday p. m. with Mrs. Alice McDowell, 909 Eighth street. Mr. Luther Abbey and mother of Minneapolis, Minn., are in our city and attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Dulan. Don't forget to attend the Christian Endeavor society at Union Congregational church Sunday evening at 6 o'clock prompt. A good program. Mrs. E. T. Braxten of Kansas City, Kans., sister of Mrs. Dulan, arrived in our city ten days ago to attend her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Collier of Afton and daughter, Miss Queenie, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Mrs. Collier's brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jackson. Mrs. Iona Coleman, who was called to Buxton last week by the death of Mrs. Laura Webb and the sickness of her father, Mr. Jacob Wilson, returned to her home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mattie Patterson of Cedar Rapids, sister of Mrs. Carrie Law, Mrs. Lena Wilkinson and Mrs. Anna Cousins, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her sisters. Her niece, Miss Eldora Jones, accompanied her. All those who have been asked to serve as company mothers for the soldiers at Camp Dodge are asked to please meet at the residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, prompt. Mrs. Ida Rolland of 760 Ninth street departed from this city Saturday, December 1st, for St. Paul, Minn., to spend the winter visiting with her two daughters, Mrs. Mall and Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. J. B. Topson was a visitor at the Marchiel Neal Art club, which met with Mrs. Geo. Tymony. After the routine of business dainty refreshments were served. Club adjourned to meet December 12th with Mrs. Dan Wylie, 1210 Crocker. Mrs. Nettie McDonald of 1187 West Second street had as her guest on Thanksgiving the Misses Geneva and Ruth Murray of Washington, Iowa. They also visited at the home of Mrs. C.F. Topson while here. Dr. Dulan wishes to thank all who assisted him through the illness and death of his devoted wife, also for the many beautiful flowers, and wishes to be remembered by all and come to see him in his sad hours and loneliness. Mr. Will Ingram and wife of South Dakota stopped over in Des Moines the past week to visit his brother, Mr. Gus Nichols. They were en route to Little Rock, Ark., to visit Mr. Ingram's mother. Mr. Al Brown, a former Des Moines boy, who is making good on his farm at Atchison, Kans., arrived in the city Wednesday to see his wife, Mrs. Nan Wilkison Brown, who has been seriously ill at the hospital for the past three weeks. 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. Sunday, December 9th, is quarterly meeting at Asbury M. E. church. All members and friends of the church are expected to be present. Rev. H. A. Perry of Bethel A. M. E. church will preach the sacramental sermon at 2:30 p. m. Come and worship with us at some one of the three services during the day. We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Frank P. Johnson, who died in Evanston, Ill., last Sunday night after several years of lingering illness also the death of Mrs. Dr. T. J. Dulin, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, the wife of Dr. Dulin. She, too, had been a sufferer for several years. Their writеups will be in next week's issue, as they came in this (Friday) morning. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This is not only one of the best and most efficient medicines for coughs, colds and croup, but is also pleasant and safe to take, which is important when medicine must be given to children. Many mothers have given it their unqualified endorsement. COLORED LADY or GENTLEMEN Learn Barber Trade, Few weeks complete. Write for catalogue. 618 Mulberry Street DES DOINEs. IOWA Mrs. S. Joe Brown, honorary president of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Thursday morning received the sad intelligence of the untimely death of Mrs. Gertrude D. Culberson of Clinton, the third honorary president of the Iowa Federation. The women of the entire state will be pained to learn of the passing of this splendid character. At the regular meeting of Princess Zorah chapter of Eastern Star, held Tuesday, the following officers were elected: W. M., Miss Daisy Jacobs, Asso. W. M., Mrs. Henrietta Graves; W. P., C. B. Woods; treasurer, Ella Mitchell; secretary, Mrs. Mattie Warrick; conductress, Mrs. McMillin; Asso. Cond., Mary Woods. The M. C. T. club met Friday night in a very interesting social meeting with Mrs. Audra Alexander, at which time they enjoyed a special program. Miss McCree and Mrs. Harper were club visitors. Adjourned to meet Friday, December 7th, with Mrs. Jessie Davis, 1327 Jefferson avenue. The Booker T. Washington Social Center have asked all clubs in the state to assist in a parcel post entertainment to be given at the Center's headquarters, St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Second and Center, Thursday, December 20th. All parcels must be sent to the address of Mrs. Margaret Lowry, 1608 Carpenter avenue. A surprise party was given on Mrs. Mattie Patterson of Cedar Rapids by the two branches of the Household of Ruth at the home of Mrs. Carrie Law. The guests all arrived before Mrs. Patterson and were hid upstairs. After her arrival they came down stairs singing. It was certainly a surprise to Mrs. Patterson. About twenty-five or thirty guests were present and an enjoyable time was had by all. The Congregational club meets next Tuesday evening at Waveland Park church. The Rev. H. A. Atkinson of New York City, sent here by the national war service commission, will speak, also Mr. Tassel, who has charge of the Congregational work at Camp Dodge. A welcome to Mr. Sealy, new pastor of Waveland Park church, will be given. A cordial invitation is extended to the members of Union Congregational church to attend. Miss Josephine Pinyon, traveling secretary for the "War Work Council" of the national board of the Young Women's Association, is in the city, called here at the request of the local war work secretary to investigate conditions and consider the organization of a hostess house for the colored soldiers at Camp Dodge. Upon arriving in the city she was called to headquarters in New York, but will return soon to take up the question of the hostess house. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs. Effie Watkins. The Eliza Peterson W. C. T. U. again calls upon the women of the state to contribute to the barrel of sweets of the soldiers stationed at Camp Dodge, which they are collecting to be distributed at Camp Dodge on Christmas day. All contributions may be sent to Mrs. J. H. McDowell, 909 Eighth street, between now and Christmas. Let every American Negro, whether man or woman, boy or girl, who reads this notice send candy, jelly, cake or any other sweets they can to the above address. We thank all for what we hope they will do. Last Monday evening the Des Moines Branch of N. A. A. C. P. met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, at which time the retiring executive board presented Atty. Brown, the president, with some books as atoken of appreciation for his service the past three years. They also presented the secretary, Mrs. Jessye McClain, with a cut glass bon dish, who has also given the association valuable service for three years. The following chairmen of committees were elected for the ensuing year: Membership committee, Rufus King; finance committee, Rev. Perry; meeting committee, Dr. Jefferson; press committee, J. L. Thompson; legislative redress, S. Joe Brown; grievance committee, Dr. Lowry; educational and amusement committee, Jess Graves. BEFORE CLOSE OF YEAR DOUG- LASS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE HOPE TO PAY LAST $1,000 ON MORTGAGE. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Frederick Douglass memorial committee of the National Association of Colored Women, announces that only $500 more is needed to wipe out the $4,000 mortgage of long standing on the Douglass home. Sell Your Spare Time to us for CASH COMISSIONS and Let us tell you how you can earn wonderful Christmas gifts. DUKE SALES COMPANY Muscatine, - Iowa. THE BYSTANDEE Not long ago Mrs. Brown received a communication from Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the N. A. C. W., stating that the third thousand should be paid before November 1st. Mrs. Brown immediately forwarded a check to Mrs. J. C. Napier of Nashville, Tenn., special treasurer of the memorial committee, for $200, the same having been collected at the 17th provisional training camp at Fort Des Moines. Just a few days ago Mrs. Brown received another letter from Mrs. Talbert, in which she stated that only $500 more was needed to pay off the last thousand on mortgage, and that that should be cleared up before the close of this year. In response to this Mrs. Brown this week mailed Mrs. Napier a check for $130, the same having been contributed by the following: The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club, $1.00; the Mothres' Congress, $1.00; the women's auxiliary of the Western Baptist Convention, $3.00; Odd Fellows grand lodge, $5.00; lifted at a Masonic gathering, $5.00; lifted at a union Thanksgiving service, $5.00; collected by Mrs. Lulu Sheets of this club, $5.00; Consul H. R. Wright, $5.00; Mrs. E. F. Jones of Buxton sent in $6.00; the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, $20; the Callanary Industrial club, $25; and the Mary B. Talbert club, $50. Of this latter contribution special mention should be given to Messrs. R. N. Hyde S. Joe Brown, J. W. Field, M. J. Bradford, R. B. King, Geo. C. Young, Jake Smith, T. H. Raleigh and Miller, Drs. W. H. Lowry, J. A. Jefferson, Rev. G. W. Robinson, Miss Katherine M. Johnson and Mrs. John Jackson for contributing $1.00 each, and to Editor John L. Thompson for valuable space in The Bystander given to this most worthy project, and to all who have in any way assisted in this great cause, Mrs. Brown on behalf of the committee, expresses appreciation, and wishes to take this method of calling attention to other race loving organizations who have not already responded to prepare to do their share toward the raising of the $1,000 with which to beautify this home after the lifting of the mortgage. Chamberlain's Tablets. Chamberlain's Tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation, and have met with much success in the treatment of those diseases. People who have suffered for years with stomach trouble and have been unable to obtain any permanent relief have been completely cured by the use of these tablets. Chamberlain's Tablets are also of great value for biliousness. Chronic constipation may be permanently cured by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and observing the plain printed directions with each bottle. CORNERSTONE LAYING. CORNERSTONE EXTERNS The cornerstone of the new A. M. E. church was laid last Sunday by the Masons of Iowa (but not in ancient Masonic customs), under the auspices of Grand Master W. W. Gross of Keokuk, assisted by G. S. W. M. Askew of Sioux City, G. J. W., B. J. Hack of Des Moines, Grand Treasurer John D. Reeler of Mason City, Grand Custodian C. C. Johnson. Brother H. E. Jacobs acted as grand secretary and John L. Thompson acted as deputy grand master. They formed at North Star lodge hall and marched up to the corner of Twelfth and Crocker streets, where the church is located. A very large crowd witnessed the ceremonies. About $300 was taken up that day. Put the Dollar to Work. When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. Plow Evolved Slowly. The plow evolved slowly from a crude instrument of wood into the steel tool of today. In many parts of the world even today a very primitive form of wooden plow is still in use. For administering medicine to a horse an inventor has patented a hollow, perforated bit with a funnel at one end. 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Drink a cupful of hot cocoa, without sugar, just before retiring, and you will not be troubled with sleeplessness. Telephone in P Purchase of army supply and the gigantic war prepared unusually large number of phone calls. We are handling 30 per cent than we did before the war have been made upon us by equipment and for trained Purchase of army supplies, the mobilization of troops and the gigantic war preparations have necessitated an unusually large number of local and long distance telephone calls. We are handling 30 per cent more long distance calls than we did before the war began, and heavy demands have been made upon us by the government for telephone equipment and for trained men for the army signal corps. In this time of the nation's greatest need you can help us "do our bit" for the government by asking only for such equipment as you must have and by making only such local or long distance calls as are absolutely necessary. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY. 96 SIMO IM GOD, TO CURE THAT COD OF CHASIN U.S. MOSE Jacobs Pharmacy Co., For Sleepeesness. DOING OUR BIT CLINTON, IOWA. Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, secretary of the Woman's Baptist convention, lectured at the Second Baptist church on Monday evening, November 28th. Miss Edith Junkins has arrived home from a visit in Bloomfield, Ottumwa and Buxton. The trustee rally at Bethel A. M. E. church netted $16.00, for which they will be enabled to more successfully liquidate the current indebtedness. Mrs. M. O. Culberson is still quite ill. Jas. Lobbins of Sioux Falls. S. D., is the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Harvey Mitchell of Fulton is recovering from a several days' illness, being able to be around again. Miss Grace Morton of Rock Island was a visitor in Clinton on Thanksgiving of friends. Mrs. Christine Gunn spent Thanksgiving at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Josie Carter. Mr. Albert Lobbins has returned to his home in Bloomfield, after a visit with relatives in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Bass of Fulton spent Sunday in Clinton. Mrs. A. A. Bush returned Sunday night from Chicago, where she spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Mr. A. Judon filled the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday night before a good sized congregation. M. O. Culberson, Jr., spent Thanksgiving in Clinton with his parents. The bazaar given at the Second Baptist church by the Ladies' Aid society three nights last week was a success socially and financially. On Friday night a concert program was rendered of exceptional merit. Services at the Second Baptist church Sunday evening were unusually well attended. Some of our subscribers no doubt have forgotten the promises made THE BYSTANDE some months ago to settle their obligations. Do not let the new year find you with your promise not fulfilled. Clinton has had an unusual number of people on the sick list this fall. Mrs. Julia Folks of Burlington has been a guest in the homes of Mrs. Missouri Slater and Mr. Wesley Porter the past week, incidentally meeting her many friends. The Thanksgiving dinner at Bethel A. M. E. church was a success socially and financially, going beyond the expectations of the committee in charge. A novel feature of the event was the service rendered by the Boys' Volunteer and Girls' Willing Workers' clubs as waiters and waitresses, under the able direction of Mrs. Lillie Wilder. The girls rendered a most enjoyable program in the evening. Miss Vera Cason, after several weeks' illness, is able to be out again. The sad intelligence has just reached us that M. M. O. Culberson passed away at five minutes past eight on Tuesday evening. An obituary will be given later. MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA The Marshalltown Art club and the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church sent three boxes of nice things to eat to the soldiers on Thanksgiving day. Many of the citizens rallied to the cause. This was a sentiment worthy of commendation and emulation. Mrs. Anna Harris is president of the Art club and Mrs. T. C. Abner is president of the Ladies' Aid society. Mrs. Edna Flipping, who has been confined to her home because of illness, is able to be out again. Mrs. Spencer Simmons, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Hattie Johnson, returned to Des Moines, her hmoe, Sunday. Mrs. Baker of Des Moines is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore. Mr. Edward Roberson, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is convalescent, and is able to be at his post of duty. The Sunday school of the Baptist church is making preparations to render an interesting program Christmas. Mrs. Chas. Bates is visiting relatives and friends in Chicago this week. The Lend-a-Hand Circle held a very interesting meeting last week at the home of Mrs. George Perkins. Mrs. C. R. Waters read a paper, which was enthusiastically received and highly complimented. Mrs. Fay Majors of Fairfield is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Alberta Carter. Rev. C. R. Waters and about twenty of his members and friends attended quarterly meeting in East Moline Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Washington of Chicago were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bates. Mrs. Bradford of Memphis, Tenn., who has been here several weeks vis- DAVENPORT ITEMS iting at the home of her brother, Wm. Smith, left for her home Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lulu Bates and Miss Bertha Bates entertained complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. John Washington of Chicago. Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Third Baptist church at 11 o'clock a. m. Rev. C. R. Waters will deliver the sermon. The P. E. committee will give a very unique entertainment at Bethel A. M. E. church Thursday evening, December 6th. Mrs. Nellie Lewis left Wednesday afternoon for Davenport for an indefinite stay with her sister, Mrs. Eva Gordon. Mr. Leonard Lewis left for St. Louis, Mo., Friday morning, where he will take work for Uncle Sam. Mrs. Silvia Miller and Mrs. Lu Miller and Mr. D. F. Brown of Mystic, Iowa, were over Sunday to see Mrs. E. F. Brown, who is sick, and her mother. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. Mrs. Stella Nash is reported some better at this writing. The entertainment given Thursday night by the B. Y. P. U. proved to be quite a success. Mrs. Pearl Simmons is visiting at Mrs. Ceary Noah's on East Bank street. Rev. T. J. Carr is expecting to preach for us Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Wm. Clark and Mrs. Jessie Gooding were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown of Mystic, Iowa, Monday afternoon. Mrs. E. F. Brown of Mystic, Iowa, returned to her home Sunday afternoon, after two weeks' illness. Mrs. Robert Smith is somewhat better at this writing. The Benevolence will give a program and entertainment Saturday night. 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We are handling 30 per cent more long distance calls than we did before the war began, and heavy demands have been made upon us by the government for telephone equipment and for trained men for the army signal corps. In this time of the nation's greatest need you can help us "do our bit" for the government by asking only for such equipment as you must have and by making only such local or long distance calls as are absolutely necessary. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY. 96 SIMO IM GOIN' TO CURE THAT COP OF CHASIN U.S. MOSE Jacobs Pharmacy Co., For Sleeplessness. DOING OUR BIT CLINTON, IOWA. Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, secretary of the Woman's Baptist convention, lectured at the Second Baptist church on Monday evening, November 26th. Miss Edith Junkins has arrived home from a visit in Bloomfield, Otumwa and Buxton. The trustee rally at Bethel A. M. E. church netted $16.00, for which they will be enabled to more successfully liquidate the current indebtedness. Mrs. M. O. Culberson is still quite ill. Jas. Lobbins of Sioux Falls, S. D., is the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Harvey Mitchell of Fulton is recovering from a several days' illness, being able to be around again. Miss Grace Morton of Rock Island was a visitor in Clinton on Thanksgiving of friends. Mrs. Christine Gunn spent Thanksgiving at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Josie Carter. Mr. Albert Lobbins has returned to his home in Bloomfield, after a visit with relatives in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Bass of Fulton spent Sunday in Clinton. Mrs. A. A. Bush returned Sunday night from Chicago, where she spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Mr. A. Judon filled the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday night before a good sized congregation. M. O. Culberson, Jr., spent Thanksgiving in Clinton with his parents. The bazaar given at the Second Baptist church by the Ladies' Aid society three nights last week was a success socially and financially. On Friday night a concert program was rendered of exceptional merit. Services at the Second Baptist church Sunday evening were unusually well attended. Some of our subscribers no doubt have forgotten the promises made THE BYSTANDE& some months ago to settle their obligations. Do not let the new year find you with your promise not fulfilled. Clinton has had an unusual number of people on the sick list this fall. Mrs. Julia Folkes of Burlington has been a guest in the homes of Mrs. Missouri Slater and Mr. Wesley Porter the past week, incidentally meeting her many friends. The Thanksgiving dinner at Bethel A. M. E. church was a success socially and financially, going beyond the expectations of the committee in charge. A novel feature of the event was the service rendered by the Boys' Volunteer and Girls' Willing Workers' clubs as waiters and waitresses, under the able direction of Mrs. Lillie Wilder. The girls rendered a most enjoyable program in the evening. Miss Vera Cason, after several weeks' illness, is able to be out again. weeks' illness, is able to be out again. The sad intelligence has just reached us that Mrs. M. O. Culberson passed away at five minutes past eight on Tuesday evening. An obituary will be given later. MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA (Special to the Postmaster.) (Special, to the Dysandre). The Marshalltown Art club and the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church sent three boxes of nice things to eat to the soldiers on Thanksgiving day. Many of the citizens rallied to the cause. This was a sentiment worthy of commendation and emulation. Mrs. Anna Harris is president of the Art club and Mrs. T. C. Abner is president of the Ladies' Aid society. Mrs. Edna Flipping, who has been confined to her home because of illness, is able to be out again. Mrs. Spencer Simmons, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Hattie Johnson, returned to Des Moines, her hmoe, Sunday. Mrs. Baker of Des Moines is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore. Mr. Edward Roberson, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is convalescent, and is able to be at his post of duty. The Sunday school of the Baptist church is making preparations to render an interesting program Christmas. Mrs. Chas. Bates is visiting relatives and friends in Chicago this week. The Lend-a-Hand Circle held a very interesting meeting last week at the home of Mrs. George Perkins. Mrs. C. R. Waters read a paper, which was enthusiastically received and highly complimented. Mrs. Fay Majors of Fairfield is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Alberta Carter. Rev. C. R. Waters and about twenty of his members and friends attended quarterly meeting in East Moline Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Washington of Chicago were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bates. Mrs. Bradford of Memphis, Tenn., who has been here several weeks vis- DAVENPORT ITEMS. iting at the home of her brother, Wm. Smith, left for her home Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lulu Bates and Miss Bertha Bates entertained complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. John Washington of Chicago. Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Third Baptist church at 11 o'clock a. m. Rev. C. R. Waters will deliver the sermon. The P. E. committee will give a very unique entertainment at Bethel A. M. E. church Thursday evening, December 6th. Mrs. Nellie Lewis left Wednesday afternoon for Davenport for an indefinite stay with her sister, Mrs. Eva Gordon. Mr. Leonard Lewis left for St. Louis, Mo., Friday morning, where he will take work for Uncle Sam. Mrs. Silvia Miller and Mrs. Lu Miller and Mr. D. F. Brown of Mystic, Iowa, were over Sunday to see Mrs. E. F. Brown, who is sick, and her mother. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. Mrs. Stella Nash is reported some better at this writing. The entertainment given Thursday night by the B. Y. P. U. proved to be quite a success. Mrs. Pearl Simmons is visiting at Mrs. Ceary Noah's on East Bank street. Rev. T. J. 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