Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER CHRISTMAS ... TREES... At the low prices for Christmas Trees every family should have one. They are the least expensive item in Christmas shopping, and yet they are the most appreciated by the children. We have a choice lot of nursery grown trees, much more symmetrical and sturdier than the small trees cut from the forest. Call and choose the one you want and it will be delivered at your convenience. Price list mailed free to out-of-town customers IOWA SEED CO. 209-211 Walnut St. DES MOINES, IOWA EAST DES MOINES BRANCH, 416 East Locust Street Join The CHRISTMAS Savings Club EVERYBODY WELCOME CLASSES FOR EVERYONE ELEVEN DIFFERENT CLASSES and so on for 50 weeks, increasing your weekly payments 5c each week Dec. 16, 1918, you receive our check for $63 75 plus interest earned thereon at 4 per cent. JOIN NOW The Most novel, practical, and simple method of precuring a nest egg for Christmas and winter necessities ever devised. boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 26 EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. By John L. Thompson. Macon, Mo., is a beautiful little town of about six or eight thousand, the county seat of Macon county. Here is located the Western Baptist college, which was formerly presided over by Prof. E. L. Scruggs, who was succeeded by Prof. Garnett until last year that veteran scholar and educator, Prof. I. E. Page, who at one time was principal of Lincoln Institute and recently from Oklahoma was selected as principal of this college, and since he took charge last year the school has been steadily growing. Prof. Page appeals to the Baptists throughout the middle west and northwest to support this very deserving school. The college has a beautiful campus and is well located. Prof. Pyrte is one of the new teachers here. I cannot name the entire faculty of this worthy institution. There are two colored churches here, the Baptist and A. M. E., both doing nicely. Prof. E. W. Perkins, a veteran school teacher of this city and who was one of the pioneer teachers of this state, died a few months ago. He was a Mason of high standing, well liked by all who knew him. His remains were taken to his home in Trenton, Mo. He leaves a wife and two young children and a host of friends to mourn his death. Mrs. Annie McElroy still lives at her beautiful home on South Allen street. They have a very intelligent family. Mr. and Mrs. Ancel are still living in their home. Mrs. Lucy Harris is still agent for the Bystander and is a student at the Western college. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Adams are still living at their nice home, 121 Missouri street. They have recently opened a confectionery store. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson are living in his nice home on Rutherford street. They are still running their grocery store out near the college. Mr. Neff is still in the house moving business, doing well. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood, 318 S. Pinkard street, own valuable property and are doing nicely. In fact, most all of the colored people here own their own homes, some having very valuable property. We next stopped in Kirksville, Mo. This is principally a college town, as there are two or three white colleges located here. Only a few colored people live here. They have one teacher, Prof. C. E. Johnson, a bright young man. There are two churches, the Methodist and Baptist. They seem to be moving along fairly well. Mr. Madison still lives at 411 W. Filmore, also Mr. M. Hockaday owns valuable property. W. M. Harrison is a successful man. Mr. H. W. Colby is a wide-awake man. We next stopped in Centerville, Iowa, and found the people about the same as last year. There is one church here the Baptist and they are doing well under the leadership of Rev. Carrington. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden is still our agent. She is quite active in this part of the state in behalf of the Bystander. Mr. Joe Brock is still here, also Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Baker. They own a nice home on West Garfield street. Mr. Geo. D. Johnson owns valuable property. Most of them work at the different coal mines and are drawing good wages. Mr. C. J. Reed is still doing well. Mr. L. Smithers is also still here. Mr. Price just recently lost his wife. He owns a truck garden in the outskirts of town. Mrs. Mary McDonald still lives at South Nineteenth street. W. H. Thompkins is still living at his valuable home on West Franklin street. He is one of the highly respected citizens of this town. H. A. White is doing well. Mr. Carey Noah is doing nicely. He and his brother own valuable property. Mr. Richard Good is one of the pioneer and highly respected citizens here. Next week will finish our observations for 1917. It will include a very interesting letter from Buxton and other mining camps near Des Moines. For That Dull Feeling After Eating. 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. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating—David Freeman, Kempt, Nova Scotia. These tablets strengthen the stomach and improve the digestion. They also regulate the liver and bowels. They are far superior to pills but cost no more. For sale by all dealers. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. (Last Week.) Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Thorpe are ill. Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Muscatine are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Robert Thompson. Mrs. Ruth Steele was married to Mr. Arthur Williams recently. Mrs. Lelia Brown of Minneapolis is visiting her father, Mr. James Warren, 922 S. Eighth street. Mrs. S. V. Holley of Chicago is visiting friends in the city. Cedar Court, No. 10, Order of Calanthe, gave a successful entertainment November 29th. Mrs. Major Culbertson and Miss Williams of Davenport are guests of Mrs. Raymond Jackson, Miss Williams being Mrs. Jackson's sister. Mrs. Maud Milton of Ottumwa is the guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Warren, 912 Ninth avenue. Mrs. W. L. Warren entertained at Sunday dinner Mrs. Maud Milton of Ottumwa, Mrs. L. Brown of Minneapolis and Miss Fern Martin. Mrs. Major Culbertson and Miss Williams of Davenport were entertained at dinner Thursday by Mrs. C. Harrison, 819 S. Sixth street. Mr. Charles Groff and Miss Gertrude McBride of Macomb, Ill., were married Thanksgiving day. Miss McBride was very popular with the younger set. She also conducted a hairdressing parlor. Mrs. Gertrude Seymour was hostess to the Art and Literature club Monday afternoon. A two-course luncheon was served. Miss Voleta London of Buxton stopped in the city en route from Iowa City. (This Week.) Mrs. Lelia Brown of Minneapolis returned home Monday. Mrs. Maud Milton of Ottumwa returned home Thursday, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Warren. Mrs. Nora Taylor, the noted evangelist, of Chicago, conducted a ten days' revival. The extreme cold weather prevented many from attending these meetings. Master Delmas Gray was removed to his home from Mercy hospital, where an operation was performed for the removal of tonsils and adenoids. He is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roberts, 1124 N. Sixth street West, celebrated their twenty-fourth anniversary of their marriage December 5th. Hours from 3 to 5 and 8 to 12. A two-course luncheon was served between hours, both afternoon and evening. Miss Ruth Boyd served punch. Music in the evening by Jackson's orchestra. Mrs. Roberts received many beautiful presents. Mrs. Tate of Chicago, Ill., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. A. Roberts, 1124 N. Sixth street West. Mrs. Ada Wade and Mr. Wm. Green were married Tuesday. Mrs. Mattie Butler was hostess to the J. S. Y. club Wednesday afternoon. Bethel Brotherhood weer entertained Sunday afternoon by the president, W. H. Lavell. Mrs. Dolly Washington of Burlington is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Milligan. Mrs. A. G. Jackson entertained at dinner Tuesday for Mrs. Maud Milton of Ottumwa, Mrs. S. V. Holley of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Kate Nance of Chillicothe, Mo., Mrs. Kate Williams and Mrs. Hattie Raspberry. 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. Worrying Always Weakens. 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. Apes From Ceylon. Apes mentioned in the Bible in I Kings 10:22, and II Chronicles 10:21, were brought to Palestine from Ceylon, the same country which supplied ivory and pearcocks. Christmas Jewels There is a fine sentiment that accompanies the gift of jewelry, watches and diamonds that makes them especially appropriate for Christmas gifts. There is the evident wish that the gift shall be a lasting as well as a pleasing one. At Plumb's you can always be sure of quality, no matter how inexpensive the article may be. Our prices on Hamilton and Elgin watches will prove especially interesting to you. Ladies' bracelet watches are a large feature of our stock, and you will be interested in the unusual variety and range of price. Remember, the guarantee of the "Oldest Jewelry Store in Des Moines" is back of every diamond, watch or piece of jewelry purchased at this establishment. The Plumb Jewelry Store Cor. Sixth and Walnut [Des Moines, Iowa] KIRKSVILLE, MO. Rev. Anderson preached two excellent sermons Sunday. Rev. Bratton of Western college, Macon, Mo., preached at the Second Baptist church at Kirksville on Sunday. Rev. C. B. Johnson preached at Edina on Sunday. Miss Maude Henderson will return from the hospital to her home today. Mrs. Ruth Wess is indisposed at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Solden Bell are the proud parents of a nice baby boy, weighing eight pounds, and mother and baby are doing very well. The baby's name is Leroy Bell. Mrs. Stephens, the hairdresser, is here doing hair work. She is stopping at Mrs. Harrison Corsey's. The Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. Laura Richards. All expect to have a pleasant time. Mrs. C. B. Johnson has a touch of bronchitis. "Alma Mater." 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. Jewlah 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 mustermaster, 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). For Sleeplessness. Drink a cupful of hot cocon, without sugar, just before retiring, and you will not be troubled with sleeplessness. --- Extraordinary Xmas Gift A CHRISTMAS GIFT TIME ING BACK We will make this Holiday anyone sending us $2.00: 1 year, also a copy of the tory and Views of the Training Camp," which g colored commissioned office will last about thirty days. So send in to this office at This is a good opportunity book for one-half the J. L. Thompson, CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT WILL BE OFF-ING BENEFIT. We will make this Holiday Combination of sending us $2.00: Can get the Bystand, also a copy of the new book, entitled and Views of the Fort Des Moines Camp," which gives a brief history and commissioned officers in the U. S. The last about thirty days, beginning December in to this office at once. It is a good opportunity to get a useful a book for one-half the regular price. .. Thompson, Des Moines. A CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT WILL BE OF LAST-ING BENEFIT. We will make this Holiday Combination offer for anyone sending us $2.00: Can get the Bystander for 1 year, also a copy of the new book, entitled "History and Views of the Fort Des Moines Officers' Training Camp," which gives a brief history of our colored commissioned officers in the U. S. This offer will last about thirty days, beginning December 15. So send in to this office at once. This is a good opportunity to get a useful and valuable book for one-half the regular price. J. L. Thompson, Des Moines, Ia. Rev. M. Carrington preached two soul-stirring sermons Sunday and both were well attended. Mrs. L. D. Price entertained a few of her friends Thursday evening in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Young, of Portland, Oregon. The entertainment given by the Benevolence on Saturday night proved to be quite a success. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden was alled to Omaha, Neb., Sunday morning on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. E. Bell. Mrs. Crittenden and daughter, Olive, left Monday morning at 6:30 for Omaha, Neb. The Benevolence will be entertained Thursday evening by Bro. J. H. Hicks at his home on E. Jackson street. ```markdown ``` Price Five Cents WHAT WILL BE OF LAST-ONEFIT. Day Combination offer for Can get the Bystander for new book, entitled "His- fort Des Moines Officers' lives a brief history of our ers in the U. S. This offer s, beginning December 15. once. erty to get a useful and val- e regular price. Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Stella Nash, Bro. J. Saunders and Mrs. Saunders are improved at this writing. Rev. M. Carrington left for Mt. Pleasant on Monday morning, where the board will meet, starting Tuesday morning. To Make Screws Hold. When screws are driven into a plaster wall they may be made firm enough to hold considerable weight if they be withdrawn, wrapped with cotton string and dipped into plaster of paris until sufficient adheres to fill the hole in the wall and to permit some of it to be forced behind the plaster. This latter forms a plug that holds the screw firm. The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west O Gift sugg Soldier Suits ..... $2.50 t Sailor Suits ..... t Cowboy Suits ..... t Sweaters ..... $1.50 t Overcoats ..... $2.95 t Fr 513-5 Soldier Suits .....$2.50 to $7.95 Gloves and Mittens .....50c to $2.50 Sailor Suits .....$2.50 Leather Belts .....25c to 50c Cowboy Suits .....$2.00 Silk Ties .....25c to 50c Sweaters .....$1.50 to $6.95 Suits .....$2.95 to $10.00 Overcoats .....$2.95 to $10.00 Mackinaws .....$3.95 to $12.50 Frankel's 513-515-517 WALNUT ST. 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. Indian Raised Cotton and Tobacco. The Indian farmer, especially in the Southwest, carried the cultivation of the American variety of cotton to an advanced state. His culture of tobacco, on which was based a profitable industry for the early colonies, had been developed to a high state of efficiency. VIDSOR JUSTWORTHINESS IN CHRISTMAS Walton Bring the Children to S Toys, Games and Furniture Now th Charge Your Purchase to You Charge Character Dolls, Meccano and American I Dianos, 10-Pins, Kitchen Cabinets, Dressing Tables Dresses, Automobiles, Velociopedes, Doll Carts, Roc Rers, Doll Beds, Cradles, Vanity Cases, Princes ets, Tables, Settees, Shoo-flys, Turkish Rocker boards, Stools, Desk Chairs, Tricycles, Wheelbar ress Wagons, Coaster Wagons, Tool Chest enches, High Chairs, Youth Chairs, Reed Rocker Walkers, Flyers, Baby Jumpers, etc. Child's Arm Rocker, solid oak fumed finish, slat back and seat Berry Coaster Wagons, 28 inch hardwood box body, heavy wheels Large variety, 36 inches high, carried over lightly soiled. Your choice now at Dav QUALITY AND TRUSTWO 412-414-416-418 Davidson QUALITY AND TRUSTWORTHINESS IN CHRISTMAS GIFTS 412-414-416-418 Walnut Street Large Character Dolls, Meccano and American Model Builder Sets, Toy Pianos, 10-Pins, Kitchen Cabinets, Dressing Tables, Buffets, Dressers, Desks, Automobiles, Velocipedes, Doll Carts, Rockers, Chairs, Chiffoniers, Doll Beds, Cradles, Vanity Cases, Princess Dressers, China Cabinets, Tables, Settees, Shoo-flys, Turkish Rockers, Blackboards, Stools, Desk Chairs, Tricycles, Wheelbarrows, Express Wagons, Coaster Wagons, Tool Chests, Work Benches, High Chairs, Youth Chairs, Reed Rockers, Baby Walkers, Flyers, Baby Jumpers, etc. Child's Arm Rocker, solid oak fumed finish, slat back and seat 90c Large Dolls Special—Choice of a large variety, 36 inches high, carried over from last year. Just slightly soiled. Your choice now at ...... $1.10 Provide pleasure for the entire family. Complete with pockets, rubber cushions, halls and cues. Can be placed on any table or the specially built stands, made to fit. 18 x30 in. $3.75. 24x40 in. $5.75. 27x51 in. $12. $2 U-Boats $1.45. There's nothing more healthful, strengthening and pleasing than one of these substantially made coasters for little boys and girls. Made of hardwood, 21x21 in., golden finish. Each $1.45 There's nothing more healthful, strengthening and pleasing than one of these substantially made coasters for little boys and girls. Made of hardwood, 21x21 $1.45 in., golden finish. Each ____ in., golden finish. Frankel's Say Instruments on an airplane usually include an altimeter, for indicating the height; clock; compass; revolution indicator, showing the speed of the engine; speedometer; indicating the air speed of the airplane; and petrol and oil gauges, indicating the amount of fuel in the tanks. 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. SANTA Doll Carts Pretty reed doll carts with hood and rubber tires. 19 inches long. Choice of Old Ivory, French Grey or Brown. At $2.90 Provide pleasurable pockets, rubber on any table or x30 in. $3.75, 24 There's nothing than one of the boys and girls Buy Gifts for Men and Boys that they can use Something practical, that will give lasting pleasure. He will appreciate a gift from this store. Silk Shirts .....$5 to $10.00 Sweaters .....$3.50 to $10.00 Fancy Vests .....$3.50 to $10.00 Mufflers .....50c to $5.00 Gillette Safety Razors .....$5.00 Cigarette Cases .....$1.00 to $5.00 Fur Caps .....$3.50 to $10.00 Gloves .....$1.00 to $5.00 Neckwear .....50c to $3.00 Handkerchiefs .....10c to 10.00 Cuff Links .....50c to $1.00 Scarf Pins .....25c to $1.00 Silk Hose .....50c to $2.00 Sturdy, good size velocipedes for boys. Specially priced now, To 6 yr. size, now $1.90 To 8 yr. size, now $2.80 Plow Evolved Slowly. Velocipedes Burrowes Pool Tables $2 U-Boats $1.45. 1AN BYSTANDEK Though candles are not so generally used as they were before the days of mineral illuminating oils, gas and electricity, they still constitute an important article of manufacture. The candle is an ancient form of lighting. The word comes from the Latin word, "candere," which means to "glow." Social Etiquette. 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. ONS CHRISTMAS GIFTS Walnut Street in to See the and Play Show Shown to Your Account American Model Builder Sets, Toy using Tables, Buffets, Dressers, Arts, Rockers, Chairs, Chiffon- Princess Dressers, China Cab- for boys. 90 80 lete with the placed Many Candles Made. Social Eticuette. SOLDIER BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, DEC. 14. 1917 Published every Friday by the By stander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mul- berry streets. Phone, alnut 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... .75 Three months ..... .50 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 Rystander Company. All subscriptions payable in advance. Advertising rates for display ads 25 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For church's and secret societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above-mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc., terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit." remember. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal pub- lished 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 Clinton.....A. A. Bush Macon, Mo.....Lucy Harris St. Paul, Minn.....Mrs. Hartie Hicks Rock Island Ill. Miss Berna Edmunds Davenport.....Mrs. D. J. Johnson Oskaloosa.....Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville.....Mrs. A. L. Crittenden Omaha, Neb.....Miss Murel Brown Ottumwa.....Mrs. W. H. Tnompson Moberly, Mo.....Miss Lee Etta Owens Galesburg, Ill.....Miss B. Anderson Quincy, Ill.....Mrs. Mattie Lillye Buxton, Iowa.....Miss Gladys Mardis Knoxville, Iowa.....Mrs. H. Bryson Council Bluffs.....Miss Agnes Fountain Keokul, Iowa.....Mrs. Georgie Caldwell Chillicothe, Mo.....V. E. Williams Sioux City.....Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda.....Mrs. G. N. Nowling This notice applies to all writer- contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write on union one side of paper, write a plain hand and spell accurately. Do not end in names of persons at partic- event. Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon classes, all societies, all religious de- 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. How To Prevent Croup. In a child that is subject to attacks of croup, the first 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. "I admit that it is much of an effort to keep your spirit from growing fat as to keep your body from growing fat," says Margaret Deland in the Woman's Home Companion. "It means making sacrifices; you will give up potatoes to keep your body light; you will have to give up faultfinding and gossip to keep your heart light. But the effort pays!" What They May Claim. Pennsylvania claims to contain the Hercules of the nation as well as the Vulcan. New York will no doubt put in a claim as the Midas of the land, Washington as the Jupiter, Boston as the Minerva, and Osakaloosa, Iowa, as the Venus. And Chicago, with ten changes of weather at each performance, will put in its claim as the Mercury. Military Organization of Jews. The military organization of the Jews began with their departure from Egypt. Every man above twenty years old was a soldier. Each tribe formed a regiment with its own banner and its own leader. Their positions in the camp or on the march were accurately fixed. Conservation of Worry. Conservation of Worry. "Does your husband worry about the grocery bill?" "No; he says there's no sense in both himself and the grocer worrying over the same bills." To Satisfy You SAM. BURNS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PROP. Lud Strothers' Cafe 417 W. Third Street Meals and Short Orders at all hours. Quick Service. We serve on the European style. "That miserable don't you want erable pain want relief?" A DR. MILES' 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. BE-REFU --- NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Jno. F. Shultz Est.: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, 1914, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot one hundred (100) in Boulevard addition, 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 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 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. Geo. Harnagel. 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, toowit: Lot eighty-one (81) in Polk Place, 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 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. 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. SANTAL MADRID MEDINA FITS Bradford's Barber Shop Z26 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W 9th St DES MOINES, IOWA REMEMBER L. G. Strothers, Proprietor AWFUL SUFFERING. "I suffered untold agony with neuralgia. I thought I would go mad with pain. A friend of mine advised me to take Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills. I did so and the pain stopped almost at once. Then I commenced using Dr. Miles' Nervine and before long I was so that I did not have these pains any more." E. J. WINTER, 501 E. Platte Ave. A child is best taught to read in the natural method, by means of objects. His words or short sentences containing the same words repeated in different connection, are written on the blackboard, and he quickly learns to recognize these and to read at sight, first words in script, then in type. When he is made to copy the blackboard words at each lesson, he learns to read and write both at the same time. The Bystander needs your subscription. Why not subscribe now. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. 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, towit: 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 complied service hereof. Dated this 18th day of October, 1917 Geo. Harmagel. 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 208 Walnut St Close attention to work is the cause of much Pain and many Headaches Obtain relief by taking one or two CITY LOCALS Mrs. Joburness Redmon-Kelso of Wisconsin is in the city to spend the holidays with her parents. Mr. Chas. Mash and Mrs. Hazel Green-Harris of Kimball, S. D., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Susie Hodges, 1243 Fourteenth street. The Mary Church Terrell club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Jessie Davis. Adjourned to meet next week with Miss Marie I. Bell. FOR SALE A new 5-room cottage at 1801 Allison street. Reasonable terms at low price. Call or write C. H. King, 1801 Allison avenue, Des Moines. The Artic Tabernacle, No. 472, initiated into their lodge Mrs. Ella Henderson, Mrs. Florence Dudley and Mrs. Annie Able. Ruth, the little daughter of Mrs. Jessie Davis, has been so ill that she was removed to the Methodist hospital. The Triple "H" club will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Walter Wagoner, 1212 Seventeenth street. All members please be present. Business of importance. 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. Miss Ulysses Gilbert of Rockford, Ill., trained nurse of Hampton, Va., is in the city visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Brown, 1516 Illinois street, and other relatives. At Bethel A M E church Rev, John W. Bundrant, lieutenant of infantry, U. S. A., Co. B, Camp Dodge, will preach Sunday, December 16th, at 8 p. m. Rev. Bundrant is an effective preacher. All should hear him. The president of the Mothers' Congress wishes that all members of the Mothers' Congress meet at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde the first Friday in January. Business of importance. The St. Paul A. M. E. Altar Guild met at the home of Mrs. Kinney, 920 Twelfth street, Thursday, December 6th. After a short business session the hostess served a dainty lunch. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. R. Robinson on January 3, 1918, at 858 Sixth avenue. On the evening of December 22d the Altar Guild will have a box social at the home of Mrs. Kinney. All are invited. Mr. C. P. Jones desires to meet the members of the various people's leagues from all the churches Sunday at 2:30 at Corinthian church to arrange for a sunrise prayer meetnig Christmas morning. C. P. Jones, chairman of prayer meeting committee, of Allan Christian Endeavor, St Paul's A. M. E. church. 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. Miss Jeannie Payton and Mr. Ray Pow. were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday, December 12th, by Rev. S. L. Birt. The young couple will make their home with the parents of the bride. The Eliza Peterson W. C. T. U. made plans for fruit baskets for the poor. Mrs. Anna Allen, president, made the following reports: Mrs. S. I. Brown, superintendent soldiers and sailors department; Mrs. Robt. Milz, superintendent Sunday school department; Mrs. Green and Mrs. Avery; Mrs Hogsette, superintendent floral mission. HOME MADE QUILTS FOR SALE. I have home made quilts at $5.00. I also make quilts at $1.00 to allow 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 or The Progressive Art club will give a bazaar at Mrs. Robt. Brown's, 1408 E. Eighteenth street, on the evening of December 27th. All are cordially invited. Each lady of the club will donate a piece of art work to be sold. There will also be art work on exhibit showing their work for the year. The different art clubs are invited. Mrs. John Miller, president; Mrs. Edward Cooley. COLORED LADY or GENTLEMEN Learn Barber Trade, Few weeks complete. Write for catalogue. 618 Mulberry Street DES MOINES, IOWA Be sure and get your candies, nuts, and jellies to Mrs. McDowell before Xmas. This may be your last chance to give some of our boys anything at Xmas. Do not forget the men who are going to give their lives for you and your home. Give at least one pound of nuts or candy or glass of jelly or jam. The U. S. gives them a good dinner. It is up to us to give the little things of delicate nature. HOW TO KEEP WELL We are pleased to announce that Dr. J. Alvin Jefferson will edit the "How To Keep Well" column of The Bystander beginning with the next issue. This paper, along with 400 other newspapers, maintains a health column for its readers. We believe that much good can be derived from these health topics and for this reason we are willing to allow a place in these columns for such topics. They are timely and in keeping with this modern age. CHRISTMAS GIFT We have just arranged a combination offer to the public whereby you can secure a copy of the "History and Views of the Fort Des Moines Officers' Training Camp," recently held in Des Moines, Iowa, a book selling at $1.50, and The Bystander, regular price of $1.50, a $3.00 combination for only $2.00, if sent in within the next thirty days. Read the adv, elsewhere. The Bystander will be sent to any part of the U. S. for thirty days from December 15th for $1.00 for the entire year. Send direct to the office. NEGRO COMPANY MOTHERS A number of Des Moines patriotic race women met at the home of Mrs. S. Joe Brown last Tuesday evening and consented to serve as company mothers for the various companies of the Negro regiment now stationed at Camp Dodge. Mrs. Zoe Pearl Park of Plymouth Center, who is the originator of the company mother idea, and also Mesdames Jansen Haines and W. O. Finkbine, representatives of the Red Cross chapter, were present and addressed the meeting. The Negro company mothers will visit Camp Dodge in a body on Wednesday, December 19th, leaving on the 11 o'clock interurban car, in order to ascertain from the officers in charge of the Negro regiment what they may do to help make the Negro soldiers at the camp feel more cheerful during the remaining months that they will be there. A full list of the company mothers, with the companies to which they have ebeen assigned, will be announced later. HIGH MASONS ENTERTAIN. The members of G. H. Cleggett chapter, No. 30, Royal Arch Masons, and King Solomon Commandery, No. 6, Knights Templar, entertained all master Masons of the city as well as those at Camp Dodge, together with their wives and sweethearts, at a public installation and banquet at North Star Masonic temple last evening. Both branches were installed in their new robes and uniforms, the first in th history of Des Moines Masons, which made a fine impression. The newly elected officers are for the Royal Arch chapter. High priest, Atty. S. Joe Brown; king, E. L. Shaw, scribe, B. N. Hyde; captain of host, C. F. Topson; treasurer, J. A. Wilson, and secretary, Fred Graham. For the commandery of Knights Templars: Eminent commander, Atty. J. B. Rush; generalissimo, W. C. Rhodes, captain general, John L. Thompson; prelate, C. C. Johnson; senior warden, J. A. Wilson; junior warden, Chas. Carl; treasurer, S. Joe Brown, and reocorder, Jas. B. Mitchell; guard, B. J. Hack. 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. OBITUARY. Mrs. Dulan Gone. The silent reaper, death while passing by with his seythe plucking a flower here and there, entered into the home of Dr. F. J. Dulan on Friday at 5 p. m., November 30th, and carried away a loving, faithful and devoted wife, sister and aunt, whose maiden name was Mary Jane Braxton, born in Rolls county, Mo., June 15, 1838; was married to Thomas Jacob Dulan, December 27, 1858, in Judge Costasford's home in Hannibal, Mo., by Rev. Dr. Bushby, a white Baptist minister. She was converted in 1865 and joined the Baptist church in Hannibal, Mo.; was baptized by Rev. Oliver Webb on March 15, 1885. Dr. and Mrs. Dulan moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and joined the Calvary Baptist church and remained a faithful member up to the present time. No children were added to this union, but they adopted three 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 BYSTANDEH girls and one boy, reared and educated them, three of which still live. This dear aged couple have lived and enjoyed nearly sixty-five years of happy wedlock. God has blessed them and enabled them to be comfortable in their own home. Mrs. Dulan was a true and faithful wife. She died triumphant in the faith. She leaves to mourn a true, loving husband, three sisters, one brother, Rev. James Braxton of Colorado Springs Colo., nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home, 1619 East Walnut street, conducted by the pastor of Calvary Baptist church, assisted by Rev. G. W. Robinson of Corinthian Baptist and Rev. Birt of St. Paul A. M. E. church. Music by choir of Calvary Baptist church. She was laid to rest in the family lot at Glendale cemetery. Mrs. Dulan was past 79 years of age and had been sick for several years with complication of diseases. She was a patient sufferer and to know her was to love her. She was always ready to offer sympathy and render assistance. Let us weep not for the saint that ascends to partake of the joys of the skies; weep not for the ones who are now with the worshipping chorus on high. No pain or grief, no anxious fear. No pain or grief, no anxious fear Invades, though bounds, no mortal Can reach the peaceful slumber here, While angels watch the soft repose. Mrs. Dulan, my sister, neighbor and friend, thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee, the sorrow and darkness encompass the tomb, but the Savior has passed through its portals before thee and the lamp of his love is thy light through the gloom. Farewell till we meet again. By Maude M. Wilkinson. ESTHERVILLE, IOWA (Special to Postmaster.) (Special to Bystander.) The club met with Dorothy Robinson December 6 1917. Refreshments were served and plans were made for a Christmas program. OSKALOOSA JOWA Married—Thursday, November 29, 1917, at the home of her parents, Miss Victoria Kiner and Harry Walker, Rev. D. W. Brown officiating. Married—Monday evening, December 3, 1917, Miss Ruby Buckner and Nelson Hudson, Dev. D. W. Brown officiating. The presiding elder committee of Shorter A. M. E. church, of which Mrs. Mabram Stewart is the chairman, are busy gathering up the assessment for the uqatrexrzfifififliff assessment for the suarter. Mr. Oscar Roper of Hocking was transacting business Monday here and while in the city was a guest in the F. M. Moore home. A. G. Clark was in Des Mines on Sunday to the laying of the cornerstone of the new St. Paul A. M. E. church. Jas. Crowder spent Thanksgiving in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with friends. Mrs. Luella Franklin Spicer came up from Ottumwa on Monday evening and spent the night at the parental Franklin home. Mesdames George Jones and Eugene Richards entertained their mother, Mrs. Appleton, of Kirksville, Mo., last week and a part of this. The Knitting club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Cora Moon. Refreshments were served. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To Granite Brick Co., the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 2nd, A. D. 1912, the following described real estate, towit: Dawson estate, the west 5 acres of lot 6, section 15, township 78, range 23, West 5th P. M., Polk county, Iowa, in Four Mile township, was sold to F. H. Noble for the payment of the taxes for the year 1911, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by him. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated December 10, 1917. F. H. Noble. By W. L. Baugh, his agent, and directed by him. Stomach Trouble and Constipation Those who are afflicted with stomach trouble and constipation should read the following: "I have never found anything so good for stomach trouble and constipation as Chamberlain's Tablets. I have used them off and on now for the past two years. They not only regulate the action of the bowels, but stimulate the liver and keep one's body in a healthy condition," writes Mrs. Benjamin Hooper, Auburn, N. Y. PILES Don't submit to an operation师 have tried Dr. Johnson's instructions. We give you 5 days to test it. If it fails, it costs you nothing on money. Write at once and be sure the doctor is authorized for guarantee. 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MONMOUTH ILL. Presiding Elder N. J. McCracken spent a few days here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Watson are proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs. John Weathers and family left Monday for Des Moines, Iowa, where they will make their future home. Mr. Weathers has been there for several months. The small daughter of Mrs. Ruby Chambers is quite ill. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Viney have changed their residence from South Third street to East Sixth avenue. DOING OUR BIT FILM BOTTLE Miss Amanda Curd passed away suddenly on Saturday evening at the home of her mother, Mrs. Susie Jackson. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Calvary Baptist church, of which she was a member, Rev. C. Lindell conducting the services. Interment was made at Monmouth cemetery. Mrs. George Wallace and Mrs. Etta Simms are in Springfield, Ill., having been called there by the illness of their fahter. Mrs. Dan Skinner and Mrs. Eva People went to Peoria on Monday to THE BYSTANDER attend the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Skinner. Presiding Elder Farribee held his quarterly conference in Albia on Tuesday evening and left Wednesday for other places on his circuit. Mrs. Robinson was in town from Hocking on Thursday. Mrs. Hattie Benning was in Des Moines this week at the home of Mrs. Nellie Estes. This section of the country has been visited by three days of cold weather. On Thursday evening, December 6, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chass Donnegan, 637 South Dodge street, occurred one of the swellest affairs that has been in Iowa City for some time. A party was given in honor of Miss Maude Guthrie from Decatur, Ill. who is visiting Mrs. Donnegan. The dining room was decorated in red and green, with a large American flag in the archway. The tables were spread for eighteen and carnations decorated the tables. A three-course luncheon was served. The out of town guests were Mrs. O. J. Smith and daughter, Leona, from Cedar Rapids, Mr. Gilbert Rowlett of Des Moines, Iowa. Many other out of town guests were expected from Waterloo, Fort Madison and Buxton, Iowa, but owing to sickness and death were not present. Miss Guthrie left. Friday night for St. Louis, where she will visit before returning home. The Forward Movement Literary society was entertained at the home of the president, Miss F. F. Fletcher, where a splendid program was rendered. The evening was spent in a social way. A two-course luncheon was served. All departed at a late hour. Out of town guest, Mrs. T. Tissel of Peoria. The boy scouts will give an entertainment Thursday evening, December 12. Mr. F. Solomon, manager. Rev. Garrison is having a midtime hunting. He has already brought in eight rabbits. The Garrison club will meet at the home of Mrs. Lennington on Friday, December 14th. The Literary society will meet at the church Friday evening. Discussion on Booker T. Washington, led by Miss V. Allcon. Miss P. Anderson and Mrs. J. Schoots are on the sick list. The A. L. C. will be entertained at the home of Mrs. M. Jackson on Thursday, December 20th. The social given at the parsonage Thursday evening by the stewardess was a grand success. Mrs. T. Tissel of Peoria is the guest of Miss F. Green. Mrs. W. Brown entertained Monday evening in honor of Misses Susie and Daisy Butler and Mrs. T. Tissel of Peoria. The evening was spent in dancing and music. All report a grand time. ALBIA NEWS. IOWA CITY NEWS. GALESBURG, ILL Cross club. They are doing splendid work. The A. M. E. church and Second Baptist church are planning splendid programs for Xmas. Please pay and subscribe for the Bystander before the new year. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. Mr. E. Bain from Muscatine was in the city Sunday visiting relatives. Mrs. Jackson and daughter of Clinton were visiting relatives two weeks ago here. There will be an entertainment at the Baptist church December 20th. Please don't forget the date. Supper will b served at 6:80 in the dining room. Mr. A. Dawson has been on the sick list. He is able to be out at this writing. The cold didn't stop many from attending quarterly meeting at Rev. Boyd's church Sunday. Thirty-five dollars was the collection for the day. Mrs. M. Golden took lunch with Mr. and Mrs. W. Walkup on Sunday evening. Mr. P. Thompson had company from Watertown to take supper with him Sunday. Master E. Payne was the guest of his grandmother. Mrs. G. Payne was hostess Sunday to a few friends for dinner. The entertainment given Thursday, December 6th, by the S. C. C. proved to be a success. Mr. F. Thomas met with an accident at his work over at the arsenal. Friends hope that it will not be serious. Mr. L. Golden of Moline was in our city Saturday. The first quarterly meeting of this conference year was held at the St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday. Presiding Elder McCracken was in charge. Rev. Waters of Davenport preached in the afternoon and a wonderful meetnig was held. Mrs. Hurshall Harris of Milwaukee is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Settles. Mrs. C. J. Hardin entertained Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Funderburg at dinner Sunday. Mr. Henry Wood is reported on the sick list. We hpoe for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Harry Stewart was greatly surprised on Wednesday evening when she returned home from her mother's and found her home crowded with a bunch of merrymakers, who had assembled to help her celebrate her birthday. The evening was spent in games and music and a three-course lunch was served by Misses Katherine Bell and Mabel Tarver. Mrs. Stewart was the recipient of abeautiful cut glass vase. Mrs. Ollie Watts and son of Kewanee spent the week's end with Miss Tarver and Mr. C. B. Walkup. The Masonic lodge have renetd the Turner hall, where they will hold their regular meetings. Mrs. Luella Walkup is able to be MOLIN , ILL. (Last Week.) 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