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Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 28 TRIBUTE TO OUR HEROES OF TWENTY-FOURTH INFAN- TRY, U. S. A. Three cheers for our glorious heroes of the 24th U. S. A. How noble to die fighting the southern "Hun" instead of the German one. How perfectly splendid for the southern white to know that underneath the black skin flows a wealth of good red blood. How bravely they faced death on the scaffold to appease the southern despotism and autocracy, and the bourbons and demagogues sitting in the national legislature by reason of stolen votes. The white man has two standards of justice, one for the white man and one for the black. He was swift to exact payment from our boys, but what about the militia men in East St. Louis, who after murdering poor helpless blacks who had done nothing but wear a skin pigmented a different hue from theirs, murdered and maimed and tortured and threw little colored babies into the fire and the military general before whom the inquiry was held said, "Oh, the boys probably be boys, you know." And now to save be byos, you know." And now to save that dirty massacre and stench from being placed upon the American Negro, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has secured the best legal talent in the country to defend our people and to free the ten colored men already convicted and sent to the penitentiary. That is the American democracy that sounds so lovely on paper and in flowery speeches, but we black folks let it go in one ear and out the other. Waco, Memphis, Lexington, Houston, East St. Louis, Chester and all along that crimsoned, stain of death and slaughter and murder and ogre, black martyrs added to the 2,867 Negroes murdered by the southern "Hun" in thirty-one years. A splendid record to present to other Latin-Americans whose skin is not white and who question the seriousness of all this newspaper talk. Maybe the white faces won't be the only pro-Germans in this Pecksniff nation. One can't tell. Those murdered men's relatives may accept some of the German coin or they may help them without any coin, so intense will be their hatred. America better try to instill patriotism instead of crushing it. She will need all of that and then some to whip the greatest military power in the world. If one was in the least doubt of the venering of this democracy, they would but need to visit Camp Dodge and see those poor, uneducated, illiterate, half clad Negroes who don't even know who the "Kaiser" is or never heard of him. Negro leaders and the Negro rank and file are practically united today as never before, as to what they want and how they are going to get it. There may be some difference of emphasis, according to individuals and groups, but the main basic agreement is there. Never in any one president's administration has there been so much inhuman injustices toward the Negro as this one, for the south is in the saddle, but thank God, the day of reckoning is drawing near. My mother, who knows something of slavery, and who is employed in a very prominent and wealthy family here, was waiting on some guests recently when one of them spoke up and said, "Well, Julia, they hung thirteen Negroes in Houston the other day." Mother, who neither reads or writes, replied, "Yes, but the Germans will avenge all that when they come through the south and on the Atlantic coast and I expect when they need the Negro the most he'll be helping the Germans. Now if that ready repartee can come from an ex-slave who can neither read or write, what do you think the educated masses of Negroes are contemplating. It would be well for the American white man not to reckon without the host. The release of 1,500,000 Germans on the Russian front has seriously affected things and the German Hun is at our gate as well as the southern Hun on the border. None of us pay any attention to the German atrocities. In fact, they seem mild compared to what the torture and cruelties practiced on our people by the southern Hun. December 11th will always be a holiday for all Negroes in America. Beside memorial services being held in all the colored churches and by all the secret orders, it will be a national holiday for us. God bless our brave heroes who suffered at the hands of Rufe, Daniels and Sparks, those two bully policemen who delighted in beating up colored women and forcing their obnoxious presence in their homes when they were in their bath. One of them will never answer the roll call. Too bad they didn't get old Sparks. SPARKS The 20th century Negro is alive to everything that concerns us. We are aware of the prejudice of Jack Newman and some of the other authors of the Daily Capital, so I am sending this to you in particular because your details of the outbreak saw "white people expressed indigna- DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1917. who were slain," and hacked by bayonets," but they never cut off their heads and let it roll around on the street until some one picked it up; they recently did in Memphis to Eli Persons, nor did they cut out their tongue, or gouge out their eyes with redhot pokers, or burn them alive, or unsex them, or torture them in any way. They were disciplined men and bayonet practice is being taught in our American army. Why didn't the press wring out the filth and rottiness of the East St. Louis congressional investigation? Because it was so loathsome and so detrimental to the white man that it has not appeared in the daily papers, but our association, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has brought it out word for word and you might step into the library some time and get the "Crisis," our militant magazine. It would show you that nothing is being overlooked by the Negro of today. Of all the press reports of the southern Huns, after the first report they are not square enough, not human enough to admit that the primary cause of the Houston riot was the brutality of the white police toward the colored people and the unarming of the Negro provost guard. But Miss Martha Gruenberg's investigation at the expense of the N. A. A. C. P. has brought out all the facts and then some. In conclusion, allow me to say that our brave men are with their maker. They were cross bearers below, so will be crown wearers above around God's throne. None of our colored men know fear, only the untrained ones. Then, too, it is quite different from fighting those southern Huns, man to man, then it is to have a mob of 5,000 red-necks to one poor helpless human being. So their graves will have the highest monuments that 12,000,000 colored people can buy for our love and respect with them. We never expected justice from a white investigation of a military inquiry, especially in the Prussian south, but we did not look for execution of thirteen colored men and at a time when Germany knows so well to approach the fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers as well as a race who is as one against the southern Hun. Never again will the Negro submit to the outrages in the future as he has in the past. The training of the southern Negro will obliterate all submission to brutal burnings and lynchings and the hanging of our heroes makes us more determined to stand for the right and it must be right, not right for the white man and wrong for the Negro to exercise his ordinary rights as an American citizen, but one standard of justice must do for all; otherwise there will be many Houstons, for we have all good red blood in our veins and the mixture of the southern white man with his Negro mistresses during slavery and up to date makes us a proud, if somewhat arrogant race. Seventy-five thousand intelligent, educated colored women of New York have the presidential ballot and national women suffrage will enable us to send our own colored representative to Washington so we will have voice in the laws of the twelve million black folks in America, this beloved land of the free and home of the brave. We hold that a government that exacts allegiance is under obligations to return protection and to put a stop to this Prussian autocracy in the south "while prating to other nations of democracy." Mrs. Lillian Smith, 1015 Sixth Avenue. FORMER SLAVE NOW OWNS 6,000 ACRES. Little Rock, Ark.-As an example of what an industrious Negro may do for himself in the south, Arkansas points to Scott Bond of Madison, former slave, who now owns 6,000 acres of the most fertile cotton land in the state, several cotton gins, storehouses, hundreds of head of live stock, and a large mercantile establishment. Bond was born in Mississippi and moved to Arkansas at the close of the civil war. For years he has been active in the National Negro Business League, though recently age has prevented him from taking the active part he did on the organization of the society. He has given $200 to the Red Cross and purchased $6,000 worth of Liberty bonds. He says he is negotiating for the sale of property which will permit him to invest $75,000 in the next Liberty loan. 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 By Chas. P. Wilson. is the outlook always dreary? Don't the sun shine once for you? is your heart forever weary? Are your pleasures always few? Can't you feel a joy in living, When the earth is all abloom? And has hope gone off aggrieving to the door of Faith's still tomb? Do you find each one a stranger? Don't you sometimes crave a friend? Are you missing all the brightness, as you journey to the end? Don't you get sweet peace in laughter? Don't your soul delight in song? 's the old earth turning backward? Has the universe gone wrong? Don't you love to watch the dalesies? As they smile and smirk and bow? Do not song birds ever stir you. From the depths you're treading now? Does contentment beckon grimly, Only to the opened sod? Then, if so, my friend, it's certain You have quite forgotten God. MACON, MO, NEWS. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood prescheduled two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Green and sister, Miss Bertha Grant, of Moberly, Mo., are in the city, the guests of their parents. Miss Aleta Pleasant spent Monday the guest of friends in Mexico and Moberly, Mo. Mrs. Clarence Carter and two children of Excelsior Springs, Mo., have returned to their home in Macon, Mo. Miss Ella Carter, who has been spending the winter in Kirksville, Mo., is the guest of her parents. Mr. Oscar Grant of Des Moines, Iowa, will spend the Xmas holiday the guest of his parents. Mrs. Beatrice Saunders of Omaha, Neb., is in the city, the guest of relatives. Quite a number of Maconites will attend the dance in Moberly on Monday night. Mrs. C. McElroy and little daughter of Moberly, Mo., are in the city, the guests of relatives. Mrs. O. H. McElroy, the teacher of DeWitt, Mo., school, is spending the holidays with her husband. Mrs. Broex and little son of Lansing, Okla., are spending the holidays with her parents, President and Mrs. I. E. Page. A wedding of the holidays which was very quiet was that of Miss Georgia Taylor of Canton, Mo., and Raymond Houston of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Houston were married Monday morning in our city. They will be in our city for a few weeks and then they will depart for Rock Island, Ill., where they will make their home. We wish for them much success. Mr. and Mrs. C. Harris were very much surprised Monday morning when her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Hoskins, nud husband arrived at home to spend the holidays. Mrs. Mattie Major returned to her home Monday from Watertown, Ill., to spend the Xmas holidays. The funeral of Mrs. Kissah Walker occurred Tuesday last at her home. Mrs. C. Harris entertained at a Christmas dinner in honor of her daughter. Miss Mabel Harris, a student of Western college, will spend the holidays with her brother in Carrollton, Mo. During the week very interesting programs will be rendered at the church. Mrs. Floyd Ancell has returned from a visit in Huntsville, Mo. Mr. Oval Carter passed through Macon on Sunday en route to his home in Buxton, Iowa. Mrs. Mattie Tolson of Jacksonville, Mo., is spending the holidays ni the city with her sister. Mrs. Mary Austin of Omaha, Neb., arrived in the city, the guest of Mrs. John Green and father. This was homecoming week. 'Mrs. Valora Jackson, teacher at Nelson, Mo., passed through on her way to visit her parents at Edina, Mo. Miss Minnie Hawkins, student at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., also stopped over en route home to Edina to spend Xmas. Rev. B. C. Anderson preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. At 3 o'clock two white brieken presented the cause of the Red Cross. Rev. C. B. Johnson preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday morning. At the evening service Dr. Charley Still and Prof. Ziegel presented the cause of the Red Cross. Kenneth Toles is getting along very well, after freezing his feet recently. The following are very ill. Mrs. Maggie Clark, Mr. Thomas Henderson and Miss Laura Bush. Mrs. Inez Johnson is slowly improving. An Xmas tree was appropriately decorated at the A. M. E. church. Miss Gladia Cross of Oskaloosa visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Appleton. Likewise Mrs. Mary Richards, later joined by her husband, Mr. Eugene Richards of Os- kalcosa, visited her parent, Mr. and Mrs. Appleton. An interesting Christmas sermon was preached by Rev. Anderson also a program was given at night at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Inez Johnson was greatly surprised and most gratefully so by receiving six dinners Xmas day. She expresses thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, Bro. and Sister Harvey Baker, Mrs. Marie Jackson, Mrs. Lulu Payton, Mrs. Henry Appleton, Miss Lulu Edmonds and Mrs. Fannie Thompson. Mrs. Emma Koerny is conducting most successfully the dining department at the Dockery hotel. PARIS. MO. We had a great meeting yesterday, Sunday, Sunday school doing nicely, with Mrs. Carrie Ragland as superintendent. We went right out of our Sunday school right into 11 o'clock service and I talked to the people thirty minutes on the doings of the church, which seemed to be enjoyed by all present. At 3 o'clock I baptized eleven, which was the greatest feature of the day, six boys and five girls, all young people. We closed last night with the hand of fellowship and the church court. The collection was $15.10. Last Saturday night week ago I was surprised by the church members and friends. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Mrs. Art Brown, who has been quite sick the past few weeks, is recovering. The churches are making preparations for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Woodie Thompson are enjoying a visit with Mrs. T.'s mother in their home. Mrs. Harry Walker (nee Miss Victoria Kiner), who has been suffering with a slight attack of the la gippe, is much improved. The Knitting club met Tuesday afternoon, December 18th, at the home of Mrs. Mabram Stewart. Light refreshments were served by the hostess, which all enjoyed. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Oliphant, Evans, Iowa, January 8, 1918. Eather chapter, No. 6, O. E. S., met Tuesday, December 11th, at the usual hour. The regular routine of business was carried on, after which the election and installation of officers for the year 1918 took place. W. M. Core Moore. W. P., Harry Dunlap. A. M. Mollie Ringo; conductress, Mabel Crowder; treasurer, Mima Johnson; secretary, Marie Thompson. Many are suffering with colds. MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA. (Special 20) The Second Baptist Sunday school held its Christmas tree Monday evening. The program by the scholars was excellent and the audience was appreciative. Treats we given to all the scholars and many presents were put on the tree for others. Mrs. F. C. Abner had charge of the music and the pastor, Dr. B. F. Abner, acted as master of ceremonies. The occasion will be gladly remembered in the spirit of Him who was the world's greatest gift. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore left for Toledo on Tuesday morning, where they will spend Christmas day. Mrs. Hattie Johnson left Sunday evening for Hiawatha, Kans., to spend Christmas with her mother. Mr. John Spencer and Mr. Morrow, who are in the government war service, are in visiting their parents. Mrs. Sellers, Mrs. Green, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Rosana Jackson, Mrs. Williams, Rev, and Mrs. B. F. Abner were entertained at luncheon Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford. DAVENPORT, IOWA (Last Week.) Mr. and Mrs. Ensy Green have returned from a visit in Chicago, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., and have opened their restaurant again. They will be glad to meet all their old patrons and many new ones. Mrs. J. F. Harris has been confined to her bed for some time and is yet very sick. Mrs. Louis Fqua had quite a severe attack last week but is slowly recovering. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Martin and daughter, Fern, of Savannah, Ill, en route to Chicago, stopped off and visited Mr. and Mrs. Ensy Green several days. Mrs. Gentry of Washington spent several days in the city visiting her SIX—Bystander—husband. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. N. J. McCracken, P. E., was in attendance and prescheduled morning and evening. Mr. S. S. Furr passed through today en route for his home in Newport News, Va. Hang the Expense! As George folded the fair young creature to his heart a dull, cracking sound smoothe his ear. "Ah! It's goodby to those cigars in my vest pocket!" he said grimly; "but bang the cageup at a moment like this." --- Extraordinary Xmas Gift A CHRISTMAS Gift We will make the anyone sending us a 1 year, also a copy tory and Views of Training Camp," we colored commission will last about this So send in to this o This is a good op uable book for one J. L. Thompson CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT WILL BE OFFERED BENEFIT. will make this Holiday Combination of gifts, sending us $2.00: Can get the Bystanders also a copy of the new book, entitled and Views of the Fort Des Moines Camp," which gives a brief history of commissioned officers in the U. S. The list about thirty days, beginning December in to this office at once. This is a good opportunity to get a useful book for one-half the regular price. S. Thompson, Des Moines Globe Cloth 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. Globe Clothes The G Corner Four The Globe Clothie ner Fourth and Walnut S The Globe Clothiers Corner Fourth and Walnut Streets Join The CHRISTMAS Savings Club NOW FORMING NO FINES NO DUES NO EXTRAS EVERYBODY WELCOME CLASSES FOR EVERYONE ELEVEN DIFFERENT CLASSES Price Five Cents THAT WILL BE OF LAST- BENEFIT. Holiday Combination offer for 2.00; Can get the Bystander for of the new book, entitled "His- the Fort Des Moines Officers' which gives a brief history of our officers in the U. S. This offer by days, beginning December 15. price at once. Opportunity to get a useful and val- nalf the regular price. on, Des Moines, la. e Clothes Represent the Greatest Values in all Iowa. Clothes that are better in style, fabric and value than you would expect at our famous low prices. Suits and Overcoats $10 & $15 The materials are fancies as well as plain weaves, intheshades of blue, tan, gray and brown. ALL THE BEST STYLES New Single and Double Breasted Trench Models; Belt all around and slash pocket styles. Many staple models too. Come to the Globe First. Globe Clothiers th and Walnut Streets The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blag Historic XXIV No. 28 TRIBUTE TO OUR HEROES OF TWENTY-FOURTH INFAN- TRY, U. S. A. Three cheers for our glorious heroes of the 24th U. S. A. How noble to die fighting the southern "Hun" instead of the German one. How perfectly splendid for the southern white to know that underneath the black skin flows a wealth of good red blood. How bravely they faced death on the scaffold to appease the southern despotism and autocracy, and the bourbons and demagogues sitting in the national legislature by reason of stolen votes. The white man has two standards of justice, one for the white man and one for the black. He was swift to exact payment from our boys, but what about the militia men in East St. Louis, who after murdering poor helpless blacks who had done nothing but wear a skin pigmented a different hue from theirs, murdered and maimed and tortured and threw little colored babies into the fire and the military general before whom the inquiry was held said, "Oh, the boys probably be boys, you know." And now to save be boys, you know." And now to save that dirty massacre and stench from being placed upon the American Negro, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has secured the best legal talent in the country to defend our people and to free the ten colored men already convicted and sent to the penitentiary. That is the American democracy that sounds so lovely on paper and in flowery speeches, but we black folks let it go in one ear and out the other. Waco, Memphis, Lexington, Houston, East St. Louis, Chester and all along that crimsoned, stain of death and slaughter and murder and ogre, black martyrs added to the 2,867 Negroes murdered by the southern "Hun" in thirty-one years. A splendid record to present to other Latin-Americans whose skin is not white and who question the seriousness of all this newspaper talk. Maybe the white faces won't be the only pro-Germans in this Pecksniff nation. One can't tell. Those murdered men's relatives may accept some of the German coin or they may help them without any coin, so intense will be their hatred. America better try to instill patriotism instead of crushing it. She will need all of that and then some to whip the greatest military power in the world. If one was in the least doubt of the veneering of this democracy, they would but need to visit Camp Dodge and see those poor, uneducated, illiterate, half clad Negroes who don't even know who the "Kaiser" is or never heard of him. Negro leaders and the Negro rank and file are practically united today as never before, as to what they want and how they are going to get it. There may be some difference of emphasis, according to individuals and groups, but the main basic agreement is there. Never in any one president's administration has there been so much inhuman injustices toward the Negro as this one, for the south is in the saddle, but thank God, the day of reckoning is drawing near. My mother, who knows something of slavery, and who is employed in a very prominent and wealthy family here, was waiting on some guests recently when one of them spoke up and said, "Well, Julia, they hung thirteen Negroes in Houston the other day." Mother, who neither reads or writes, replied, "Yes, but the Germans will avenge all that when they come through the south and on the Atlantic coast and I expect when they need the Negro the most he'll be helping the Germans. Now if that ready repartee can come from an ex-slave who can neither read or write, what do you think the educated masses of Negroes are contemplating. It would be well for the American white man not to reckon without the host. The release of 1,500,000 Germans on the Russian front has seriously affected things and the German Hun is at our gate as well as the southern Hun on the border. None of us pay any attention to the German atrocities. In fact, they seem mild compared to what the torture and cruelties practiced on our people by the southern Hun. December 11th will always be a holiday for all Negroes in America. Beside memorial services being held in all the colored churches and by all the secret orders, it will be a national holiday for us. God bless our brave heroes who suffered at the hands of Rufe, Daniels and Sparks, those two bully policemen who delighted in beating up colored women and forcing their obnoxious presence in their homes when they were in their bath. One of them will never answer the roll call. Too bad they didn't get old Sparks. Sparks. The 20th century Negro is alive to everything that concerns us. We are aware of the prejudice of Jack Newman and some of the other authors of the Daily Capital, so I am sending this to you in particular because your details of the outbreak cues "white people expressed indigna- DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1917. who were slain," and hacked by bayonets," but they never cut off their heads and let it roll around on the street until some one picked it up as they recently did in Memphis to Eli Persons, nor did they cut out their tongue, or gouge out their eyes with redhot pokers, or burn them alive, or unsex them, or torture them in any way. They were disciplined men and bayonet practice is being taught in our American army. Why didn't the press wring out the filth and rottenness of the East St. Louis congressional investigation? Because it was so loathsome and so detrimental to the white man that it has not appeared in the daily papers, but our association, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has brought it out word for word and you might step into the library some time and get the "Crisis," our militant magazine. It would show you that nothing is being overlooked by the Negro of today. Of all the press reports of the southern Huns, after the first report they are not square enough, not human enough to admit that the primary cause of the Houston riot was the brutality of the white police toward the colored people and the unarming of the Negro provost guard. But Miss Martha Gruening's investigation at the expense of the N. A. A. C. P. has brought out all the facts and then some. In conclusion, allow me to say that our brave men are with their maker. They were cross bearers below, so will be crown wearers above around God's throne. None of our colored men know fear, only the untrained ones. Then, too, it is quite different from fighting those southern Huns, man to man, than it is to have a mob of 5,000 red-necks to one poor helpless human being. So their graves will have the highest monuments that 12,000,000 colored people can buy for our love and respect is with them. We never expected justice from a white investigation of a military inquiry, especially in the Prussian south, but we did not look for execution of thirteen colored men and at a time when Germany knows so well to approach the fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers as well as a race who is as one against the southern Hun. Never again will the Negro submit to the outrages in the future as he has in the past. The training of the southern Negro will obliterate all submission to brutal burnings and lynchings and the hanging of our heroes makes us more determined to stand for the right and it must be right, not right for the white man and wrong for the Negro to exercise his ordinary rights as an American citizen, but one standard of justice must do for all; otherwise there will be many Houstons, for we have all good red blood in our veins and the mixture of the southern white man with his Negro mistresses during slavery and up to date makes us a proud, if somewhat arrogant race. Seventy-five thousand intelligent, educated colored women of New York have the presidential ballot and national women suffrage will enable us to send our own colored representative to Washington so we will have voice in the laws of the twelve million black folks in America, this beloved land of the free and home of the brave. We hold that a government that exacts allegiance is under obligations to return protection and to put a stop to this Prussian autocracy in the south "while prating to other nations of democracy." Mrs. Lillian Smith, 1015 Sixth Avenue. FORMER SLAVE NOW OWNS 6,000 ACRES. Little Rock, Ark.-As an example of what an industrial Negro may do for himself in the south, Arkansas points to Scott Bond of Madison, former slave, who now owns 6,000 acres of the most fertile cotton land in the state, several cotton gins, storehouses, hundreds of head of live stock, and a large mercantile establishment. Bond was born in Mississippi and moved to Arkansas at the close of the civil war. For years he has been active in the National Negro Business League, though recently age has prevented him from taking the active part he did on the organization of the society. He has given $200 to the Red Cross and purchased $6,000 worth of Liberty bonds. He says he is negotiating for the sale of property which will permit him to invest $75,000 in the next Liberty loan. 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 By Chas. P. Wilson. s the outlook always dreary? Don't the sun shine once for you? s your heart forever wary? Are your pleasures always few? Can't you feel a joy in living. When the earth is all abloom? And has hope gone off agreeing To the door of Faith's still tomb? Do you find each one a stranger? Don't you sometimes crave a friend? You are missing all the brightness, As you journey to the end? Don't you get sweet peace in laughter? Don't your soul delight in song? 's the old earth turning backward? Has the universe gone wrong? Don't you love to watch the daisies? As they smile and smirk and bow? Do not song birds ever stir you, From the depths you've treading now? Does contentment beckon grimly, Only to the opened sod? Then, if so, my friend, it's certain You have quite forgotten God. MACON, MO, NEWS. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Green and sister, Miss Bertha Grant, of Moberly, Mo., are in the city, the guests of their parents. Miss Aleata Pleasant spent Monday the guest of friends in Mexico and Moberly, Mo. Mrs. Clarence Carter and two children of Excelsior Springs, Mo., have returned to their home in Macon, Mo. Miss Ella Carter, who has been spending the winter in Kirksville, Mo., is the guest of her parents. Mr. Oscar Grant of Des Moines, Iowa, will spend the Xmas holiday the guest of his parents. Mrs. Beatrice Saunders of Omaha, Neb., is in the city, the guest of relatives. Quite a number of Maconites will attend the dance in Moberly on Monday night. Mrs. C. McElroy and little daughter of Moberly, Mo., are in the city, the guests of relatives. Mrs. O. H. McElroy, the teacher of DeWitt, Mo., school, is spending the holidays with her husband. Mrs. Broex and little son of Lansing, Okla., are spending the holidays with her parents, President and Mrs. I. E. Page. A wedding of the holidays which was very quiet was that of Miss Georgia Taylor of Canton, Mo., and Raymond Houston of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Houston were married Monday morning in our city. They will be in our city for a few weeks and then they will depart for Rock Island, Ill., where they will make their home. We wish for them much success. Mr. and Mrs. C. Harris were very much surprised Monday morning when her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Hoskins, nad husband arrived at home to spend the holidays. Mrs. Mattie Major returned to her home Monday from Watertown, Ill., to spend the Xmas holidays. The funeral of Mrs. Kissah Walker occurred Tuesday last at her home. Mrs. C. Harris entertained at a Christmas dinner in honor of her daughter. Miss Mabel Harris, a student of Western college, will spend the holidays with her brother in Carrolton, Mo. During the week very interesting programs will be rendered at the church. Mrs. Floyd Ancell has returned from a visit in Huntsville, Mo. M. Oval Carter passed through Macon on Sunday en route to his home in Buxton, Iowa. Mrs. Mattie Tolson of Jacksonville, Mo., is spending the holidays ni the city with her sister. Mrs. Mary Austin of Omaha, Neb., arrived in the city, the guest of Mrs. John Green and father. Subscribe for The Bystander. KIRKSVILLE, MO., NOTES. This was homecoming week. Mrs. Valora Jackson, teacher at Nelson, Mo., passed through on her way to visit her parents at Edina, Mo. Miss Minnie Hawkins, student at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., also stopped over en route home to Edina to spend Xmas. Rev. B. C. Anderson preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. At 3 o'clock two white brethren presented the cause of the Red Cross. Rev. C. B. Johnson preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday morning. At the evening service Dr. Charley Still and Prof. Ziegel presented the cause of the Red Cross. Kenneth Toles is getting along very well, after freezing his feet recently. The following are very ill. Mrs. Maggie Clark, Mr. Thomas Henderson and Miss Laura Bush. Mrs. Inez Johnson is slowly improving. An Xyras tree was appropriately decorated at the A. M. E. church. Miss Gladys Cross of Oskaloosa visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Appleton. Likewise Mrs. Mary Richards, later joined by her husband, Mr. Eugene Richards of Os- kaloosa, visited her parent, Mr. and Mrs. Appleton. An interesting Christmas sermon was preached by Rev. Anderson also a program was given at night at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Inez Johnson was greatly surprised and most gratefully so by receiving six dinners Xmas day. She expresses thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, Bro. and Sister Harvey Baker, Mrs. Marie Jackson, Mrs. Lulu Payton, Mrs. Henry Appleton, Miss Lulu Edmonds and Mrs. Fannie Thompson. Mrs. Emma Koerny is conducting most successfully the dining department at the Dockery hotel. PARIS. MO. We had a great meeting yesterday, Sunday, Sunday school doing nicely, with Mrs. Carrie Ragland as superintendent. We went right out of our Sunday school right into 11 o'clock service and I talked to people thirty minutes on the doings of the church, which seemed to be enjoyed by all present. At 3 o'clock I baptized eleven, which was the greatest feature of the day, six boys and five girls, all young people. We closed last night with the hand of fellowship and the church court. The collection was $15.10. Last Saturday night week ago I was surprised by the church members and friends. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Mrs. Art Brown, who has been quite sick the past few weeks, is recovering. The churches are making preparations for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Woodie Thompson are enjoying a visit with Mrs. T.'s mother in their home. Mrs. Harry Walker (nee Miss Victoria Kiner), who has been suffering with a slight attack of the la gripe, is much improved. The Knitting club met Tuesday afternoon, December 18th, at the home of Mrs. Mabram Stewart. Light refreshments were served by the hostess, which all enjoyed. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Oliphant, Evans, Iowa, January 3, 1918. Esther chapter, No. 6, O. E. S., met Tuesday, December 11th, at the usual hour. The regular routine of business was carried on, after which the election and installation of officers for the year 1918 took place. W. M., Cora Moore. W. P., Harry Dunlap. A. M. Mollie Ringo; conductress, Mabel Crowder; treasurer, Mima Johnson; secretary, Marie Thompson. The school holds cold. MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA. (Special to the Bystaneer.) The Second Baptist Sunday school held its Christmas tree Monday evening. The program by the scholars was excellent and the audience was appreciative. Treats weer given to all the scholars and many presents were put on the tree for others. Mrs. F. C. Abner had charge of the music and the pastor, Dr. B. F. Abner, acted as master of ceremonies. The occasion will be gladly remembered in the spirit of Him who was the world's greatest gift. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore left for Toledo on Tuesday morning, where they will spend Christmas day. Mrs. Hattie Johnson left Sunday evening for Hiawata, Kans., to spend Christmas with her mother. Mr. John Spencer and Mr. Morrow, who are in the government war service, are visiting their parents. Mrs. Sellers, Mrs. Green, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Rosana Jackson, Mrs. Williams, Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Abner were entertained at luncheon Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford. DAVENPORT, IOWA. (Last Week.) Mr. and Mrs. Ensy Green have returned from a visit in Chicago, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., and have opened their restaurant again. They will be glad to meet all their old patrons and many new ones. Mrs. J. F. Harris has been confined to her bed for some time and is yet very sick. Mrs. Louis Fuqua had quite a severe attack last week but is slowly recovering. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Martin and daughter, Fern, of Savannah, Ill., en route to Chicago, stopped off and visited Mr. and Mrs. Ensy Green several days. Mrs. Gentry of Washington spent several days in the city visiting her SIX—Bystander—husband. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. N. J. McCracken, P. E., was in attendance and preached morning and evening. Mr. S. S. Furr passed through today en route for his home in Newport News, Va. 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All of the nine Y. M. C. A. buildings were decorated with Xmas trees, holly, évergreen, flowers, ‘ete. The first three Y. M. C. A. build- ing’s weer given over to the colored soldiers, namely, the regular colored Y. M. C. A. building, then the Knights ‘of Columbus building, then the second Y. M. C. A. building and each of these three large buildings had a full bri- gade of colored soldiers, who marched in a body on Xmas eve, led by a band, to these various buildings, where a short Christmas program was given by the talent from the various com- panies, after which every soldier there was given two or more presents, given out by the various ladies’ organiza tions. Each one received a pair of stockings, containing the following articles: Three 2-cent postal cards, ‘ne pipe, two packages of tobacco, one can of. tobacco, two boxes of candy, one Jead pencil one tube of tooth paste, one shaving stick, one pack of playing cards, one.comic toy of some kind and Xmas card. Of course most all received additional presents sent rom their various homes as in case of Captain Kelley's Company G, who received a large box from Tuskegee Institute at,Tuskegee, Ala., which was sent by the students, teachers and of- ficers of that great, institute. They sent a precent to every member in Capt. Kelley’s ccrapany, a8 Capt. Kel- ley was the purchasing agent and sup- ply custodian at Tuskegee for sevéen- teen years. \ No names were attached to the presents, but each was wrapped in: ON FREE TRIAL—NO DEPOSIT ‘You Can Hear —NO EXPENSE—we will Was tie Accurticon | cend you a new Acousticon. fae eres ot nantacoe { This is the ‘mall instrument dio, "We eunnaes tor you cam ‘hut has positively enabled over Guhout fts costing you Toone | 300000 da pnt to See aye fees hess Soak GENERAL ACOUSTIC COMPANY, 1300 Candler Bldg., New York a “OLD SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE” Watch out for these three. FAMERS gc QIMER S, PALMER AIS Ge BOSS Cintment Dressing ~-Soep~ . 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Seventh Street South of Watnar ‘St. wm. ‘exo ion holiday style, with a card ran Alabama soldier.” One pres- ‘ent was thus insured for every man in ‘the company, and they were distrib- uted following a big Christmas dinner Tuesday. Gifts To Alabama Boys. In a letter accompanying gifts to all the Alabama soldiers at Camp Dodge, Mrs. Booker T. ‘Washington wrote: ‘Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Dec. 11— Capt. C. G. Kelly, Camp Dodge Pro- yisional Company, ‘Three Hundred Sixty-sixth infantry, Des Moines, Towa.—My Dear Mr. Kelly: We are thinking of you at this Christmas time and wishing for you and the Ala- bama men all a happy and joyous ‘Christmas. . ‘The Women's club was so glad to hear your letter read and we sent off to you the other day a box of good things so that you and your men would know that we are thinking of you. It is a great thing to be able to fight for one’s country. I sent the box of cigars especially for you. The stu- dents, both seniors and middle, were most enthusiastic in helping us to fill tha box. Take the best of care of yourself and hurry back to us. Yours most sincerely, Mrs. Booker T. Washington. And on Christmas day each colored company had a big turkey dinner and everything that goes with it cran- breries, apples, oranges, bananas, candy, nuts, ice cream and everything that the heart could wish for (except being home with family or parents), but the mothers of [the various com- panies gathered at the Y. M. C. A. and were escorted to the different com- panies, who in most cases had with them their husbands, who were chris- tened the dadas of these companies and now each company has a mamma and dada. This dinner last one hour and a half and to say that all enjoyed themselves immensely, which made the boys feel as near home as possible. It was an ideal beautiful sunshiny day and the peculiar and very helpful thing to me to see those six or seven ‘thousand men enjoying the day in a ‘THE BYSTANDEK way that many had never before en- Joyed it, We did not'see a drunken man nor did we smell whisky or beer, fery unusual where so large a number of men are. In the afternoon the people gathered at the Y. M. C. A. at 8 o'clock to hear a splendid musical program furnished by the Asbury M. E, church choir, under the direction of Prof. Chas. Wilson. Mr. Luther H. Smith acted as master of ceremonies, They rendered a fine program. Those ‘special numbers outside of the choir were a vocal solo, Mrs. Coleman; sev- eral recitations, & piano solo by Miss Enola Thompson, a vocal solo by Miss I. McClain. P. H. Goggins contribut- ed his cornet music tp the choir. Rev. (now Lieut.) Allen Newman, recently pastor of the large Baptist church in San Francisco, Cal., who has just been appointed one of the U. S. chaplains, arriving here Saturday, opened this meeting with prayer. In the evening the officers attended the first officers’ ball in their new public comfort room in the old Lincoln schoo} building on Ninth and Mulberry streets, while the privates wrote letters home. Thus ended the first military Christmas day at Camp Dodge. Chamberlain’s Tablets. Chamberlain’s Tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles, bil- iousness and constipation, and have met with much success in the treat- ment of those diseases. People who have suffered for years with stomach trouble and have been unable to obtain any permanent relief have been com- pletely curedby the use of these tab- lets. Chamberlain's Tablets are also of great value for biliousness. Chronic constipation may be permanently cured by taking Chamberlain’s Tab- lets and observing the plain printed directions with each bottle. The plow evolved slowly from @ crude instrument of wood into the steel tool of today. In ninny parts of the world even today a very primitive form of wooden plow Is still in use. Plow Evolved Slowly. How the Mistletoe _ Came to Mean Kissing ‘We decorate our homes with sprays of mistletoe at Christmas time, but few of us know the history of it as a Yuletide symbol. Pretty girls are Idesed under it and a great deal of tun ‘and nonsense are carried on apropos of ft, but no one stops to think of how ancient a decoration it is or how sacred it was once thought tobe, ‘The ancient Celts in the'r Druidical religion had two great festivals, one In June and the other in December, the latter being equivalent to our Christmas, In both ‘of these great festivals the gathering ‘of the mistletoe was a sacred rite, ‘The Druids belleved that a potion prepared from mistictoe would in- crease their flocks and that the plant was a remedy against oll poison. It was belleved to be a curative for many ills, and this belief fs still to be found fn many remote places In Europe. In Lacaune, France, for example, It 1s always administered by the native dwellers as un antidote for poison, In the northeast of Scotland: people used to cut withes of mistletoe at the March full moon; these they bent in circles aid Kept for a year to cure hectic fevers and other troubles, In Sweden on midsummer eve mistletoe is diligently sought after, the people believing it fo be possessed of many. mystic qualities, and that if a sprig of it is attached to the celling of the dwelling house, the horse's stall or the cow's crib, the trols will then be pow- erless to injure elther man or beast. ‘Many German peasants also consider the mistletoe a powerful charm against evil spirits. A similar, belfef seems to have lingered among the Romans. ‘When Aeneas descended into Hades. he gathered, to protect himself from the infernal powers, a branch of mls tletoe, which Vergil calls the golden bough. ‘The custom of kissing under the mis- tletoe goes back to the days when ‘Thor and Odin and all the other gods of the Northland walked und talked with men. Baldur, the son of Odin and Frizga, the Apollo of Scandina- vlan mythology, the flaxen-kaired god of sunshine and its attendant bless- ings, was loved by all earthly and heavenly beings save one—Lokl, the god of earthly fire and {ts attendant evils. How of all the things animate and inanimate in the world, except the surly mistletoe, swore never to harm the sun god and how Loki slew Baldur with a branch of it, has been told with beautiful poetic power by Matthew Arnold. : In conelilafion, hoping to soothe the passionate sorrow of the mother, Frig- ga, they dedicated the mistletoe to her. ‘And now sin and sorrow had hallowed It; Zor henceforth it was to grow, not as a symbol of bitterness and hatred, but as a sign of tenderness and love. But the gods decreed that It was to stand for these things only so long as it touched not Loki's kingdom. the soll; and for this reason it Is never seen growing on the cround and we our- selves always hang it high on the raft- ers or chandeliers. And now that it was the plant of love, the custom arose for enemies to become friends under the mistletoe; for lovers to pledgo thelr troth beneath it; and for those who met there to kiss as a sign of af- “ectionnte fellowship. Maye everle kyndnesse ye have wroughte ‘Uponne youre fellowe menne, Uponne thys blessed chrystmasse daye Returne to you againe, And maye eche logge whyche blazeth fighe ‘Uponne youre yule-tyde tyre Reflect In tongues of living flame ‘Youre dearest heart's desyre. “Marion V. Higgins. The Boy's Idea. “Gee whizz, Bill Green's in luck.” “What's the matter?” “His folks use twin beds.” - "[ don't seé anything lucky about that for BULL” “You don’t. They've got two beds to hide his Christmas presents under ‘instead of one.” Community Christrias Trees. ” Many towns and villages get much satisfaction and advertising ont of community Christmas trees. ‘The com- munity tree brings the people together tanto the open and if well managed ig worth while In any community. ‘An. excellent exercise to stralgiven found shoulders—good for girls or women who have to sit a good deal—ts performed by placing a thin stick or wand across the back and letting It run out through the bent elbows “xe Arms are bent so that the hauds rest on the chest.. Keep the arms and shoulders pressed back and down ané walk about the room in this way. for five or ten minntes, Jewish Armies Conscripted On the approach of an enemy the Jewish army was recruited by a con- scription 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 thelr respective captains (Numbers 1 ; 20:14; Numbera 2:34: II Chronicles 25:5; 26:12). “Fere's a substance which breaks down when exposed to. light” re marked the chemist. “That must be the stuff reputations are made of,” observed. the politician,— Widow. Ve Chrvstmass Tyme> ‘The Bov's idea. For Round Shoulders. ‘Boeaks From Expertence. Works-shop paling and @ Hahelr quick relict "<> ian Att | The constant strain of ai dL i a factory work very often i a i ig results in Headaches, PN as hs ial Backaches and other 3 eee Aches, and also weak- [= Ke ens the Nerves. wl faa) A DR. 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Harnagel, is now tne ‘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 mace unless redemption from said sale is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof, . Geo. Harnagel: SE eee RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To T. K. Nelson: You are hereby notified that on the ‘9th day of December, 1914, the follow- ing described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot eighty- one (81) in Polk Place, being in and a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, 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 hold- er of the certificate of purchase ts- sued in pursuance of the above men- tioned sale and that the right of re- demption 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. ‘To Keep Insects Away. Eggshells burned in the oven and placed on the pantry shelves will keep the Insects away. ee Relieves GATARR GE the & ce BLApDSA} ‘ , and ai ¢ fF 25 Licnoot EY piscsarges 2 CE eae urs: Sr iar: i ON paar ; f per Roe ye secrete safetohera- | Saowcsie ons ees Haute yon CHT UY aed J eras FRutaa tuod Coste tat CF Oster Tak Bradford’s Barber Shop Lesa 3 yee caine Woe pao ., Bradford’s Pool Hall M.J.BRADFORD. Foon unt oF ronAcco, cians &sorT Dini | phone Wal 1916 757 W oth Sr, DES MOINES, - towa | REMEMBER 2 Lud Strothers’ Cafe 417 ‘W. Third Street Meals and Short Orders at all hours, Quick Service. We serve on the European style, LG. Strothers, Proprietor Des Moines How Te Prevent Croan 0 & child that is subject to attay) of croup, the first indication of theag? ease’ is hoarseness. Give Cha; Iain’s Cough Remedy as soon as thy child becomes hotrse and the attach may be warded off and all danger and anxiety avoided. ‘The Bystander needs your subscrip, tion. Why riot subscribe now. soe ee NOTICE OF EXPIRATION o¢ RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. ‘Yo Fanny Tuke: ‘You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, 1914, the folow- ing 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 1918 to the undersigned, Geo. Harnagel; that undersigned is still the owner and holder of the cer- tificate of purchase issued in pursa- ance of the above mentioned gale, and that the right of redemption will ex. pire and a deed for said real estate will be made unless redemption from said sale is made withis .cnety days from the comp:ed service hereof. Dated this 18th day of October, 1917 Geo, Harnagel, Remember your subscription dues. Keep it paid up. To Satisfy You SAM. BURNS THE. TAILOR & CLEANER 772 West 9th St. Popular, Priced Gents Furnishing Sell Your Spare Time to us for CASH COMISSIONS and Valuable Premuims Let us tell you how you can earn wonderful Christmas gifts. DUKE SALES COMPANY Muscatine, .- Iowa. SPECIAL SALE ‘On Diamonds, Watches ‘Wrist Watches For Sol- dier Boys & Their Sweet hearts $3.00 andup Diamond Rings, Lave- liers, 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 EveryBAnticle Guaranteed. | 0. COHEN i 308 Walnut St. net aceite icc OUR ASN 3 eat es eee es oe ee eS OR ea eae aaa Res ao Aa ‘« £ Be a serariaaciee canes ocsigeairict i Martie a ee ee eae Mrs. James James is sick with pnev- ‘monia. Mr, Charles Howard, first lieuten- ant at Camp Dodge, is extremely sick, but a little better at this writing. Mrs, Clarence Honry of Troy, Kan. B in the city visiting his brother, H. R. Henry, and family, 1516 Minois street. ‘Mrs. Jake Smith left Monday night for Chicago to spend Xmas with her sister, Mrs. Catherine. Don't forget to attend the Emanci- pation meeting under the N. A. A. C. P, at St. Paul’s A. M. E. church, cor- ner of Second and Center streets, Tuesday, January 1. Rev. J. D, Jessell, who has been here for several months, left last week to visit his sister in Chieago. Capt. May, who has been so very seik at Camp Dodge hospital, is able to be out. FOR SALE. ‘A new 5-room cottage at 1801 Al- lison street. Reasonable terms at low price. Call or write C. H. King, 1801 ‘Allison avenue, Des Moines. ‘The Des Moines society women will entertain the soldier boys at a card party New Year's afternoon from 2 to 5, Proceeds to be used to buy hel- mets for the 366th infantry of Camp Dodge. Tickets 25 cents. On account of the regular meeting of the Home Makers League coming on Christmas day, the meeting will be deferred until the second Tuesday in January, at which time the league will meet with Mrs. Jno. Jackson, 912 E. Thirteenth street. Our city collector will start out next week upon his annual city sub- seribers 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. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hieronymous entertained a few friends at an Xmas dinner in honor of their sixth wedding anniversary. A very enjoyable even- ing was spent. Mrs. Frank E. Embry of Colorado Springs‘ joined her hustand here, where they spent Christmas, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, 914 W. Fourteenth street. Many so- cial activities were planned in their honor. Mr, and Mrs. Etnbry left ‘?Thnreday for their home. ‘The meeting of the City Federation called for January: 4th has been post- poned until January 11th. All mem- bers. are requested to be present. The following members have been appoint- ed on the committee for serving meals: Mrs. Sarah Mickles, Mrs. C. . Jones and Mrs. J. L. Edwards. The meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. John Mayweather, 1046 Four- teenth street >A committee from the Eliza Peter- son Union of W. C. T. U., consisting of | Mesdames Hogsett, Robt. Miles, and Miss Bernice McDowell gave sweetmeats to Capt. Winston's com- pany, which was under quarantine. ‘The next meeting wil be held Thurs- day, January 3, at the home of the president, Mrs. Anna Allen, 1215 Park street, at which the union will ar- range guest days and desire all mem- bers and friends to be present. HOME MADE QUILTS FOR SALE. I have home made quilts at $5.00 T also make quilts at $1.00 to piace if thread and material are furnished Will quilt a two spool quilt at $1.25 apiece. I have some quilt tops al $2.50 apiece. Will receive mail or ders. Miss Mattie Morris, \ 1117 Cherry St., Des Moines. GS ee ee EMANCIPATION PROGRAM January 1, 1917, by Des Moines Branch N. A. A.C. P., at St. Paul’s A. M. E. church, corner Second and Cenien streets: Sony—“America.” Prayer—Rev. G. W Robinson. Instrumental solo—Mrs: | Hazel Shaw. Proclamation—Mrs. Ada Newcumb. Violin solo—Mrs. L. J. Shelton. Reading—Lieut. J. W. Brundrent, “Afn in Triumphant.” ‘Ad /ess—Capt Seank. Piaho solo—Mr. J. S. Coleman, prelude in G minor, S. Rachmanoff, ‘Opus 28. : Elbert R. Hall presiding officer. | ae eee eee oe at Walni Phones:} Ros Dialcec0ted Dr. W. H. Lowry DENTIST Office 757 W. 9th. Des Moines Thompeon Hotel Towa ACARD OF THANKS, ‘We wish to thank the many friends who #0 kindly assisted us in the ill ness and death of our beloved -daugh. ter, sister and devoted wife. Also for the beautiful floral offering. We wish to thank Yonuker Bros. especially, Mrs. A. Allen and Daughters, Mr, Williams, ‘Thursday evéning, December 27th, Princess Ozeal chapter, No. 9, Order of Eastern Star, will hold their annual installation of officers. Officers to be instaled are as follows: Worthy ma- tron, Mrs. C..C, Johnson; associate matron, Mrs. C. M. Wilson; treasurer, Mrs. J. Jackson, secretary, Mrs. Bertha Long; conductress, | Sarah Wells; associate conductress, Mrs. Laura Rhodes; worthy patron, Mr. J Hicks. After the installation the master Masons of Doric lodge, No. 30, A. F. & A. M., with their families and friends, will celebrate the birthday of St. John the Evangelist. ARMY CLUB OPENED. Yesterday the Army Club for the colored soldiers was formally opened at the old Lincoln school building, Ninth and Mulberry streets. Abuot 1,000 colored soldiers from Camp Dodge marched through the city, led by Capt. Holland and L. H. Smith, lo- cal secretary. The city band played a program. Mayor John MacVicar pre- sided. A lunch was served by Mrs. Humburd, our leading cateress, assist- ed by Mrs. Dr. Lowry, The mothers of the various clubs, with their as- sistants, served the many hundreds. In the evening a good program was rendered, CAMP DODGE NOTES. ‘Lt. Walter L. Hutcherson, who was ‘married to Miss Avannia G. Waldon, arrived in the city this a. m., accom- panied by his wife. They will make their home at 955 Fourteenth Street ‘Place. Lieut. Hutcherson’ is generally known in the city. Sezore her mar- riage, Mrs. Hutcherson was Miss A. G. Waldén of Danville, IMlinois. She is a graduate of the Danville high school and also a graduate nurse. She has just resigned the position as head nurse of the New Home Sanitarium at Jacksonville, Illinois, which is con- ducted so very successfully by Dr. A. H. Kenniebrew, a Tornfer schoolmate ‘of Lieut, Hutcherson. The fotlowing soldiers gave thei names to Master Nelson Thompson on Xmas day at the Y. M. C. A. build- ing: Anderson Stokes, Co. 1; Jim MeDiffie, Holliday, Marian Phillips, Co. F.; Thos. R. Rate, James L. Smith, Co. G; T. T. Dotson, supply Co.; Sup. Co., Readien. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev, G. W. Robinson, Pastor. Large congregations worshipped at ‘all of the services on last Sunday. ‘The pastor spoke in the morning from the subject, “The Present Christmas.” Rev. Allan Newman, formerly of the Baptist church in San Francisco, but now chaplain of the 366th infantry at Camp Dodge, delivered a strong ser- mon at the evening hour. Six united with the church. On Monday night the Sunday school had a nice Xmas tree. The church showed its appreciation to the pastor by its many and expensive gifts. ‘A grand service was held Xmas morning at 7 o'clock. A large crowd witnessed the service. + There will be an old time covenant meeting next Sunday at the morning service. Everybody should be present to take a part. At the evening hour there will be a memorial service for the ‘lacported ‘ones during the year. ‘The |pastor, will speak and Mrs. H. Armsted will sing. ‘The members and friends will ob- serv watch night on Monday night. Come, let us watch the old year out and the new one in with prayer and thanksgiving to God. ALBIA NEWS. Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson of Buxtor was in Albia a few days the pas! week. ‘Mr. Ross, Johnson was called t Missotri on account of the illness of his siger. "The A. Mj E. Christian Endeavor of the A M. B. church and their choi assist the|Christian Endeavor of th Frieng chuih with services on Sun- day evning| ‘The lub het at the home of Mrs Delia Thomak in a called meeting or Saturdyy evening. "Mrs. Joe Robinson of Hocking was in Alba on Friday evening. ‘Mgr Walter Bennings has not been jn gool health the past few weeks. ‘Mrs, Mary Harris’ daughter, , Mrs Jessie, is visiting with her for an in- definite time. ‘Mr, Harry Harris was an over Sun- day visitor in Ottumwo. : pees ee For Eqzema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. The lintense itching characteristic of thede ‘Siments is almost instantly ‘Sllayed) by Chaniperlain's Salve. Many Severe |cases haye been cured by it. For safe by all dealers. important Discoveries. Cheapened mefallursteal processes will prpbably make avellable us new writendis a numbpr of metals now Lit He knofrn. Magifestum, for Instance, {a nelly fo becofne one of the come fon andtals very feo0n. At Fea a cere. “Tye got it all eer George “eo ington in one thing? Harold told hs playmate. “How's that?” lee was: eee sivell, he couldn't tell a te ond I can” @ THE BYSTANURh Ser Christmas Is Still [wire @ Religious | ine Holiday Me ket Christmas holds a unique-place as yearly celebration. ‘The observance of other holldays has changed, but Christmas has yielded none of its orl- ginal sicredness, It 1s now, as at first, essentially a religious day. Its reality Yolees a song of frateruity people grow at this season more generous, more indulgent, more human. It 1s evangelistle for the destruction of malice and {ll-will—differenees _be- tween one and another are forgotten, ‘Year by year Christmas devitalizes selfishness, and consequently the day {sa powerful factor for good. Great characters step from the splritualized atmosphere; majestic deeds of charity leave their blessing and example ev- erywhere. Yuletide is not merely a perlod of gift bestowal or solely a time of thoughtfulness, Its significance is more profound. Feeling Is immersed In kindness. Conduct is adapted to what is highest and best. ‘The first plain Christmas, of which that of today is a sublime Issue, digni- fied sacrifice. The Good Book says: “And there were shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over thelr flocks.” A manifestation of per- sonal sacrifice. ‘Those who would be rich must give. The gift need not be monetary. Giving is without limita. tlon—if a singer, give to others a glad- song; if a millionaire In experience, give ‘freely of advice; if a table of Plenty, share, the repast with those who ‘are not ‘only physically hungry, but thirsty for sympathy; If invested with geniality, become a prince giver of laughter, of service, of encourage- ment. Be constructive. Followers of this doctrine draw from the season a rich return in happincas. Don’t Really Mean It. Wishing your friends nd netgh- bors a ‘Merry Christmas’ {s a pleas- ing custom" fereue, butThave-conveleniivus re: ples aetinst doing so,” answered the Thoughtrul ran, “What do you mean?” “I fear a great many people say ‘Merry Christmas!’ in mnch the same spinit that they ask, "How do you do? ‘They don’t care a hang how you do.”— Exchange. Pree eer Ge Birth ¢&f Christ "ND there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch ‘over thetr flock by nicht And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shown around about them; and they were sore afraid. ‘And the angels said unto them, “Bear not, for, bebold, I bring you good tidings of great. joy, which shall be to all peop!s. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David, the Savior, which is Christ, the Lod. “And this shall be @ sign unte ‘you; ye shall find the babe wrapped fin swaddling clothes, iying in 6 manger.” ‘And suddenly there was with the ange! a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and eeying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men”—St. Luke 2:8-14. RA mmmeimm eee AFFLUEKCE ri ; : % ieee ee i 4g oS sis Es | HEN feared ages \ EAE) a ae GHEE nace rs oy |e ie Oe FEN Ng en eT ey Ot Se F — Sz, Se “Some people seem actially proud of a headache after a New Year cele- ration". “Tt isn't the headache they are proud ‘of, but the fact that they hed enough ‘money to acquire one.” Bloggs had just bought a new dog, and took Moggs to have a look at it ‘They hung over, the stable door an¢ peeped at the puppy, who was twist {ng round and round In a frenzied ef fort to catch its own tall. “What sort o° dog do you call that? asked Moges. “Oh,"-replied Bloggs, “I bought. hin for.a watch dog!” “Oh, I see!” remarked Mores.“ guppose he’s winding himself up now? fSelf.Winding. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. | . East Maple Street. Rey. Samuel Bates, pastor. | 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m—Sunday school. 6p. m—B. ¥. P. U, 7:80—Preaching. . Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts.’ G. W. Roblason, Pastor. 11 a, m—Preaching. / 1p. m—Sunday school. 6:80 p. m—B. ¥. P. U. 8 p. m—Evening worship and Preaching, Union Congregational Church ‘Tenth and Park Sts, Rev. H. M. McCraven, Supply Pastor. 11 a, m—Morning worship. 12 m—Sunday school. Everybody welcome. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Gear pe ee eee ee eens Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m—Sunday school. 6.80 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. J. M. Eaves, Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p.m—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. FIRST A. M, E. ZION CHURCH Rev. E. 8. Hardge, Pastor. 511 S. E. Fourth street, 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11:80 a, m.—Preaching. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Rev, W. L. Lee, Pastor. 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12 m.—Class meeting, 6:80 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preuching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Vilmcre Sts. Rev. H. A. 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Thigh Amputation Lower Amputation Phone Wal. 3521 WE MAKE EVERY- THING TO ORDER 312-314 W.7th St. MACON, MO. NEWS. (Last Week.) Mr. James Guy of Fort Dodge, Iowa, was called to the funeral of his sister, Mrs. James Williams. The funeral occured Sunday, December 15 at the Vine Street and Broadway church. Mrs. Matilda Renfro of Salt Lake City, Utah, spent a few days, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. T. Ancell. Mr. Alfred Oliver of our city was quietly married to Miss Mabel Smith by Rev. S. Embree. We wish for Mr. and Mrs. Oliver much success. The death of Rev. J. Frank McDonald of Kansas City, formerly of our City, formerly of our city, was quite a shock to his many friends. the Red Cross movement Sunday at both churches of our city. Mrs. Lucy Route, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Robinson, of Cinton, Iowa, passed through Macon on Thursday for her home in Huntsville, Mo. During the holidays there will be a number of Macon's best talent who will render some excellent programs during the evening. Among the programs of the evening, Mrs. Broeix of Lansing, Okla., daughter of President Page, will give an excellent piano and violin program and all who fail to be present will miss a treat. Miss Lucille Harris will depart on Christmas day to spend the remainder of the week in Huntsville. The death of Mrs. B. Waker occurred Sunday evening at her home on Missouri street. Arrangements have not been made for the funeral service. The children's program which was given Tuesday evening by Miss Lois Patrick for the benefit of the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist Sunday school was quite a success. On Wednesday evening to last week the Red Cross society was organized at the Western college. A very interesting meeting and the students were very enthusiastic over the plan. The meeting closed with forty-three members. The cost to join is $1.00. President Page, the president of Western college, and one of the greatest educators in the state of Missouri and a man of splendid character, was chairman of the meeting and Prof. G. T. Stock is instructor of ancient and modern language and a man of much ability, was elected as treasurer; his wife, Mrs. G. T. Stock, as secretary, and Miss Mey McCane as chairman of the work We hope this movement will be carried with great success in our city, as we all remember our dearly loved ones who are at the front. President I. E. Page made some very interesting remarks concerning the Red Cross movement Sunday at both churches of our city. Mrs. Lucy Route, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Robinson, of Cinton, Iowa, passed through Macon on Thursday for her home in Huntsville, Mo. During the holidays there will be a number of Macon's best talent who will render some excellent programs during the evening. Among the programs of the evening, Mrs. Broeix of Lansing, Okla., daughter of President Page, will give an excellent piano and violin program and all who fail to be present will miss a treat. Miss Lucille Harris will depart on Christmas day to spend the remainder of the week in Huntsville, Mo. There will be a Dunbar recital Friday evening at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church, given by Mrs. I. E. Page. Miss Leona Dairs spent a few days at her home. In connection with the Xmas tree Monday night Miss Lucille Harris, teacher of the kindergarten department of the Sunday school, will give a play, entitled "Christmas in Mother Gooseville." The news which reached the city concerning the marriage of Raymond Houston is only a false report. Mrs. John Green is expecting guest to spend the holiday. Mr. Jesse Franklin, who is in training camp at Camp Funston, spent a few days in our city. The play at the M. E. church, entitled "The Face at the Window," was very successful. Rev. A. R. Fox, pastor of the M. E. church, is progressing nicely with his church. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood, pastor of the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church, is doing splendid work for the church. It is progressing and also the auxiliary of the church. Miss Fay Bell will spend her Christmas in Kirkwood, Mo., the guest of Miss Florence Hayen, who is a student at Western college. Why don't you Macon people pay your dues. Do you expect the paper on run promises. Pay up before the New Year approaches. ALBIA NEWS (Last Week.) Presiding Elder J. H. Farribe called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lewis and administered sacrament to their daughter, Miss Mildred, who has been ill for several years and unable to attend services. Mrs. S. Jeffers of Des Moines accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Bennings, to Albia last Wednesday and returned Sunday morning to Des Moines. Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth entertained the Sewing Circle club on Monday afternoon. Mr. Burns and Edmond of Hocking attended a social in Albia this week, and also attended Sunday morning services at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Chas Washington entertained at dinner Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Dowden and Mr. LeRoy Burns of Hocking. CLINTON, IOWA (Last Week.) Stewardess Day was observed at Bethel A. M. E. church on last Sunday in the evening. An interesting program was rendered, consisting of music, readings and papers. The funeral of Mrs. M. O. Culberson, who passed away on Tuesday evening, December 4th, after an illness of several months, was held from Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. W. W. Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. H. J. Rendall of the First Presbyterian church and Rev. F. J. Nott of the Second Baptist church. The beautiful service of the O. E. S. was observed, of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in Springdale cemetery. Gertrude Davis. Culberson was born March 3, 1870, at Muncie, Ind. She was a daughter of Mrs. Martha Davis. For several years she was a resident of Dubuque. On October 4, 1904, she was united in marriage to M. O. Culberson of this city. Coming to Clinton immediately after, where she has since made her home. She has been prominent in public and social life, having held for two years the office of president of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs. She was also a past matron of Leah chapter, No. 8, O. E. S., of this city. She was a member of the Violet club of Davenport, an influential member of Bethel A. M. E. church, being a teacher in the Sunday school and other auxiliaries of the church, all of whom feel her loss. She is survived, aside from her husband, by her mother, Mrs. Martha Davis of Chicago; a brother, John B. Davis of St. Paul; a sister, Mrs. Anna B. Graham of Minneapolis; a son, Thos. D. Evans, at present a member of the military forces at Camp Dodge at Des Moines. She is gone, but will not be forgotten. Sunday, December 23d, will be quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. Waters of Davenport is expected to be in attendance with Presiding Elder McCracken. The Xmas exercises of the A. M. E. Sunday school will be held on Monday evening, December 24th, with an appropriate program rendered. Mrs. Chas. Anthony is at Mercy hospital, where she underwent an operation last week, which we understand was a success. John B. Davis of St. Paul, Mrs. Anna B. Graham of Minneapolis, Sergt. Thos. D. Evans of Camp Dodge, Dea Moines, Major Culberson, Jr., and wife, Mrs. Eugene Green and John E. Bradford of Davenport were in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Gertrude D. Culberson. W. L. Luckey of Chicago visited with his sister, Mrs. Minnie Meadows, and other relatives the past week. By way of introduction, we wish to state that this column will be edited for the benefit of the readers of this paper. If it happens that we do not sense the things you wish to know, you may mail your questions to the Bystander or directly to me at 757 Ninth street, and they will be answered through this column, or if you wish a direct reply, send stamp and address. The maxim, "Know thyself," expresses well the edict of human experiences. Out of the mist of the hazy past, man is evolving a more perfect model of the Savior of man. The more intensely he studies himself and the more thoroughly he realizes and understands the natural forces that are at work either to make or unmake him, will he becmoe an or unmake him, will he become an ideal man. To be an ideal physical man, one must be strong, healthy nad sound. In order to be well one must know something about the cause, manifestation and cure of disease. The savage may be more healthy than the average civilized man, but that does not discredit the fact that education plays a very important element in the development of man. He is a child of nature and lives close to nature because he does not know any better. The right kind of an education should fortify man in his pursuit of health and happiness. He should have an intelligent respect for the natural and moral laws. At this period of the world's civilization great stress is being placed upon efficiency, not 50 per cent but 100 per cent efficiency. How is this efficiency to be secured? It must come through the survival of the fittest. And in order to be fit, one must know how to keep himself well when it is within his power. It has been said that some men are born great, some have greatness thrust upon them, while others achieve greatness. This might be truly said of health, the nation's greatest asset. Some are born sick, some have sickness thrust upon them, while others achieve sickness. It is this third class that particularly interests us. Man is yet an animal and in many aspects he is not far removed from his proto-type. He seeks pleasures which are often at his own expense. A check, constantly drawn upon his natural resources, will soon exhaust his bank account. There is a period in the human economy in which the amount of en- ergy accumulated exceeds the amount expended. This is the period of growth. This growing period may not be arrested until 38 or 40 years of age and in numbers of cases it may be deferred till late in life. But it may be hindered or delayed before the individual reaches 30. It is up to you, reader, as to how soon your period of growth is to be arrested. Some individuals are young at 70. In our next issue we will take up some of the most important organs of the human anatomy and some of those diseases that commonly affect them. 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. By W. L. Baugh, his agent, and directed by him. BUXTON, IOWA. We wish to thank the many friends for their assistance during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother and for the beautiful floral offering. A. D. Webb and Family. ESTHERVILLE, IOWA. The Helping Hand club met at the home of Mrs. James Robinson and was entertained by Mrs. Nanse, one of our honorary members. Mr. H. B. Brinker gave us a real interesting account of his trip through Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. The following are a few of the places where he stopped: Cheyenne mountains, Point Sublime, Silver Cascade Falls, Palaiers High Drive, and he also went through eight tunnels at St. Peters, Dome. OTTUMWA, IOWA. The newly elected officers of Esther chapter, No. 4, O. E. S., are as follows: Emma Smith, W. M.; Anna McClellan, Ass't M.; Geo. Bailey, W. patron; Mattie Weeks, Cond.; Cora Hemington, Ass't Cond.; Mary Bailey, treasurer; Flossie Williams, secretary, 626 W. Mechanic. There's a Difference. 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Frank McDonald of Kansas City, formerly of our City, formerly of our city, was quite a shock to his many friends. the Red Cross movement Sunday at both churches of our city. Mrs. Lucy Route, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Robinson, of Cinton, Iowa, passed through Macon on Thursday for her home in Huntsville, Mo. During the holidays there will be a number of Macon's best talent who will render some excellent programs during the evening. Among the programs of the evening, Mrs. Broeix of Lansing, Okla., daughter of President Page, will give an excellent piano and violin program and all who fail to be present will miss a treat. Miss Lucille Harris will depart on Christmas day to spend the remainder of the week in Huntsville. The death of Mrs. B. Waker occurred Sunday evening at her home on Missouri street. Arrangements have not been made for the funeral service. The children's program which was given Tuesday evening by Miss Lois Patrick for the benefit of the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist Sunday school, was quite a success. On Wednesday evening to last week the Red Cross society was organized at the Western college. A very interesting meeting and the students were very enthusiastic over the plan. The meeting closed with forty-three members. The cost to join is $1.00. President Page, the president of Western college, and one of the greatest educators in the state of Missouri and a man of splendid character, was chairman of the meeting and Prof. G. T. Stock is instructor of ancient and modern language and a man of much ability, was elected as treasurer; his wife, Mrs. G. T. Stock, as secretary, and Miss May McCane as chairman of the work. We hope this movement will be carried with great success in our city, as we all remember our dearly loved ones who are at the front. President I. E. Page made some very interesting remarks concerning the Red Cross movement Sunday at both churches of our city. Mrs. Lucy Route, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Robinson, of Cinton, Iowa, passed through Macon on Thursday for her home in Huntsville, Mo. During the holidays there will be a number of Macon's best talent who will render some excellent programs during the evening. Among the programs of the evening, Mrs. Broeix of Lansing, Okla., daughter of President Page, will give an excellent piano and violin program and all who fail to be present will miss a treat. Miss Lucille Harris will depart on Christmas day to spend the remainder of the week in Huntsville, Mo. There will be a Dunbar recital Friday evening at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church, given by Mrs. I. E. Page. Miss Leona Dairs spent a few days at her home. In connection with the Xmas tree Monday night Miss Lucille Harris, teacher of the kindergarten department of the Sunday school, will give a play, entitled "Christmas in Mother Gooseville." The news which reached the city concerning the marriage of Raymond Houston is only a false report. Mrs. John Green is expecting guest to spend the holiday. Mr. Jesse Franklin, who is in training camp at Camp Funston, spent a few days in our city. The play at the M. E. church, entitled "The Face at the Window," was very successful. Rev. A. R. Fox, pastor of the M. E. church, is progressing nicely with his church. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood, pastor of the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church, is doing splendid work for the church. It is progressing and also the auxiliary of the church. Miss Fay Bell will spend her Christmas in Kirkwood, Mo., the guest of Miss Florence Hayen, who is a student at Western college. Why don't you Macon people pay your dues. Do you expect the paper to run on promises. Pay up before the New Year approaches. ALBIA NEWS (Last Week.) Presiding Elder J. H. Farribe called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lewis and administered sacrament to their daughter, Miss Mildred, who has been ill for several years and unable to attend services. Mrs. S. Jeffers of Des Moines accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Bennings, to Albia last Wednesday and returned Sunday morning to Des Moines. Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth entertained the Sewing Circle club on Monday afternoon. Mr. Burns and Edmond of Hocking attended a social in Albia this week, and also attended Sunday morning services at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Chas Washington entertained at dinner Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. J. Wowden and Mr. LeRoy Burns of Hocking. CLINTON, IOWA. (Last Week.) Stewardess Day was observed at Bethel A. M. E. church on last Sunday in the evening. An interesting program was rendered, consisting of music, readings and papers. The funeral of Mrs. M. O. Culberson, who passed away on Tuesday evening, December 4th, after an illness of several months, was held from Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. W. W. Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. H. J. Rendall of the First Presbyterian church and Rev. F. J. Nott of the Second Baptist church. The beautiful service of the O. E. S. was observed, of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in Springdale cemetery. Gertrude Davis. Culberson was born March 3, 1870, at Muncie, Ind. She was a daughter of Mrs. Martha Davis. For several years she was a resident of Dubuque. On October 4, 1904, she was united in marriage to M. O. Culberson of this city. Coming to Clinton immediately after, where she has since made her home. She has been prominent in public and social life, having held for two years the office of president of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs. She was also a past matron of Leah chapter, No. 8, O. E. S., of this city. She was a member of the Violet club of Davenport, an influential member of Bethel A. M. E. church, being a teacher in the Sunday school and other auxiliaries of the church, all of whom feel her loss. She is survived, aside from her husband, by her mother, Mrs. Martha Davis of Chicago; a brother, John B. Davis of St. Paul; a sister, Mrs. Anna B. Graham of Minneapolis; a son, Thos. D. Evans, at present a member of the military forces at Camp Dodge at Des Moines. She is gone, but will not be forgotten. Sunday, December 23d, will be quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. Waters of Davenport is expected to be in attendance with Presiding Elder McCracken. The Xmas exercises of the A. M. E. Sunday school will be held on Monday evening, December 24th, with an appropriate program rendered. Mrs. Chas. Anthony is at Mercy hospital, where she underwent an operation last week, which we understand was a success. John B. Davis of St. Paul, Mrs. Anna B. Graham of Minneapolis, Sergt. Thos. D. Evans of Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Major Culberson, Jr., and wife, Mrs. Eugene Green and John E. Bradford of Davenport were in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Gertrude D. Culberson. W. L. Luckey of Chicago visited with his sister, Mrs. Minnie Meadows, and other relatives the past week. By way of introduction, we wish to state that this column will be edited for the benefit of the readers of this paper. If it happens that we do not sense the things you wish to know, you may mail your questions to the Bystander or directly to me at 757 Ninth street, and they will be answered through this column, or if you wish a direct reply, send stamp and address. The maxim, "Know thyself," expresses well the edict of human experiences. Out of the mist of the hazy past, man is evolving a more perfect model of the Savior of man. The more intensely he studies himself and the more thoroughly he realizes and understands the natural forces that are at work either to make or unmake him, will he be become an ideal man. To be an ideal physical man, one must be strong, healthy nad sound. In order to be well one must know something about the cause, manifestation and cure of disease. The savage may be more healthy than the average civilized man, but that does not discredit the fact that education plays a very important element in the development of man. He is a child of nature and lives close to nature because he does not know any better. The right kind of an education should fortify man in his pursuit of health and happiness. He should have an intelligent respect for the natural and moral laws. At this period of the world's civilization great stress is being placed upon efficiency, not 50 per cent but 100 per cent efficiency. How is this efficiency to be secured? It must come through the survival of the fittest. And in order to be fit, one must know how to keep himself well when it is within his power. It has been said that some men are born great, some have greatness thrust upon them, while others achieve greatness. This might be truly said of health, the nation's greatest asset. Some are born sick, some have sickness thrust upon them, while others achieve sickness. It is this third class that particularly interests us. Man is yet an animal and in many aspects he is not far removed from his proto-type. He seeks pleasures which are often at his own expense. A check, constantly drawn upon his natural resources, will soon exhaust his bank account. There is a period in the human economy in which the amount of en- ergy accumulated exceeds the amount expended. This is the period of growth. This growing period may not be arrested until 38 or 40 years of age and in numbers of cases it may be deferred till late in life. But it may be hindered or delayed before the individual reaches 30. It is up to you, reader, as to how soon your period of growth is to be arrested. Some individuals are young at 70. In our next issue we will take up some of the most important organs of the human anatomy and some of those diseases that commonly affect them. 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. F. H. Noble. By W. L. Baugh, his agent, and directed by him. BUXTON, IOWA. We wish to thank the many friends for their assistance during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother and for the beautiful floral offering. The Helping Hand club met at the home of Mrs. James Robinson and was entertained by Mrs. Nanse, one of our honorary members. Mr. H. B. Brinker gave us a real interesting account of his trip through Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. The following are a few of the places where he stopped: Cheyenne mountains, Point Sublime, Silver Cascade Falls, Palaiers High Drive, and he also went through eight tunnels at St. Peters, Dome. OTTUMWA, IOWA. The newly elected officers of Esther chapter, No. 4, C. 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