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THE BYSTANDER M. B. Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 29 [Name] HON. H. P. CHEATHAM. This is a picture of Hon. H. P. Cheatham, the next to the last col. KIRKSVILLE NOTES. Much sickness still prevails in our community. Sister Clark is reported seriously ill, and the Mrs. Inez Johnson is still under the doctor's care. Mr. Thomas Henderson died Sunday night. He professed a hope in Christ. Remains are to me taken to Edina, Mo., for interment. Mrs. Valora Jackson passed through here enr note to Nelson, Mo., to resume her school work. Lincoln school resumed work Wednesday morning. Rev. B. C. Anderson delivered two interesting discourses at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The Second Baptist church is without a pastor since the resignation of Rev. A. L. Bird. Miss Mattie Renfro is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Appleton. Mr. William Martin spent the holidays with Mrs. Martin. He indulged in "bog killing" Monday. Mr. Earl Richards, after spending the holidays with his wife, returned to Oskaloosa, Iowa. Miss Dorothy Jones has given up her school work in Macon and is taking private tuition in the city. Mrs. Ball and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Linn were entertained at dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Martin. Mrs. West returned to Pueblo, Colorado, Saturday. Mrs. Mary Smith of Edina, Mo., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Maud Proctor. The colored women of Kirksville have called a meeting at Lincoln school Thursday night to organize to do Red Cross work. Mrs. Mary Jones is on the sick list. BUXTON, IOWA. Dr. C. G. Robinson is spending the Xmas holidays in Chicago. Mrs. Dr. Carter entertained a number of friends Monday evening at her home. Mrs. Wm. Bailey and Gertrude Lucas spent the holidays at Bedford, Iowa. Miss Georgia Blackburn spent the holidays in Des Moines. Mrs. La Dochya Montjoy is convalescent. Miss Osceola Jones of 3013 Third street, Des Moines, accompanied Miss Myrtelia Brown home to spend the holidays. Mrs. Alice Jones Ellis is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Payton Reeves. Mr. Robt. Stone spend New Year's in Ottumwa. Mr. C. G. Southall is better. Messrs. Fields and Hubert London of Iowa State university spent the holidays in Burton. Mr. Gilbert Rowlette spent the holidays with his brother, J. C. Rowlette. Magnolia and Peggy Sears are in town. We are sorry to note that Mr. J. W. Neely and family have moved from our community. We are sure Buxton will miss this family in many ways. Miss Hester Carter, who was operated on a few weeks ago, is improving nicely. Mr and Mrs Lelia Carey of Chicago are in Buxton for the winter. Miss Stella Tate of Des Moines visited her sister, Mrs. Hy Griffith, during the holidays. Mr. Ernest Watson and wife of Cedar Rapids are here for the winter. We are glad to see Uncle Ned Robinson home again Mr. Oval Carter is home for the holidays. GALESBURG, ILL. A large number of out of town people attended the Xmas dance. Mr. Lawrence Fletcher spent a few ored congressman that our race had. He was congressman from North Carolina. days in Peoria during Xmas, the guest of Miss D. Butler. Mr. R. Lyons was home on his furlough Xmas and returned to Jefferson barracks Friday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Crawford entertained Mr. and Mrs. G. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schoots and Mr. and Mrs. Williams at Christmas dinner Presents weer exchanged. Mr. J. Windsfield of Kewanee was the guest of Miss D. Smalley on Xmas. Frank Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Lewis were taken to the hospital Monday, ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. S. Clark and children spent Xmas in Cedar Rapids. Miss D. Thomas of Monmouth was the guest of Mr. O. Fletcher on Xmas. Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Friday, December 28th, Rev. and Mrs. Garrison, H. Pruitt and Mr. and Mrs. G. Dunlpa of Fort Madison. Mrs. Lincoln of Chicago is spending the holidays with her son, Mr. S. Clark. Geraldine and Jessie Harmon were taken to the hospital, ill with pneumonia. The Juveniles entertained about twenty friends at a cookie shine Friday evening. All report a grand time. The evening was spent in games and music. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hawkins entertained relatives and friends at Xmas dinner. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Groff, Mr. and Mrs. E. Murphy and baby, Miss M. Tennel of Monmouth and Mr. and Mrs. G. Dunlap of Pt. Madison. Mr. A. Ashby and Miss V. Brown were quietly married Monday evening. They will go to housekeeping at 552 W. First street. We wish them a long and happy life. Messrs. Clarence and Phineas Livingston have returned from Omaha, where they spent Xmas. Mr. M. Moore and Miss G. Peters weer married Saturday evening at the home of Rev. Webster. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Webster. A number of relatives and friends were present. They will go to housekeeping at 842 W. Berrien street. We hope them a long and prosperous life. Mr. A. Ashby entertained twenty friends at a watch party Monday evening. The evening was spent in music and dancing. All departed at a late hour, voting Mr. Ashby a royal entertainer. Mr. Woodson of Chicago is visiting in the city. Mr. and Mrs. G. Dunlap returned to their home in Ft. Madison on Sunday. Mr. A. Bell and L. Harper of Fort Dodge are home on their furlingh. MONMOUTH, ILL. DeWight Williams and Jack Proborne spent Monday evening at Galesburg. The Ally club, under the management of Mrs. J. A. Viney, will give a patriotic drill and barbecue at the St. James A. M. E. church Friday evening. Mrs. Hazel Wallace of Springfield, Ill., is visiting here with her mother-in-law Mrs. George Wallace. James Turner and sister Mrs. James Sleet left Monday for Detroit, Michigan, for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Etta Simms has been confined in bed for the past week with a severe spell of sickness. Ray Earlye of Camp Dodge is here on furlough visiting his father. Mrs. Lillian Abel left Saturday for Springfield, from where she will visit in the east. Miss Leona Taylor of Canton, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Byron Newsome. The Calvary Baptist church gave an excellent cantata and Xmas tree at the church Monday evening. Rev. J. A. Viney had a Lord Xmas tree at the St. James A. M. E. church Sabbath, while money for the winter coal was raised, each gift being placed on an Xmas tree. The Silver Spray Temple of S. M. T. held their election of officers at their last meeting. Robert Brown of Rock Island was here Tuesday. The Y. M. C. A. for Negro soldiers located at Tenth and Park streets was formally opened Tuesday afternoon by State Secretary W. M. Parsons, who on behalf of the state organization, turned over the building and equipment to Atty. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the local executive committee. A large crowd of both soldiers and citizens was present during the afternoon to view the splendidly appointed rooms and to listen to the program of speeches and music. Owing to the absence of the newly appointed secretary, who has not yet arrived in the city, S. Joe Brown presided. The principal addresses were given by Mr. Parsons, who spoke on the subject, "A Good Thing, a Good Place To Go, and a Good Purpose," and by Chaplain Allen O. Newman of the Three Hundred Sixty-six infantry, who spoke on "Opportunity." Miss Mary Allen McCree and Clyde LeRoy Glass gave instrumental numbers. The Rev. G. W. Robinson, pastor of Corinthian Baptist church, gave the invocation, and the Rev. Mr. Burling of Greenwood Congregational church the benediction. The Y. M. C. A. will be under the direct supervision of the state Y. M. C. A. officials. Capt. George A. Holland, Lieut. John W. Bundrant, Lieut. John Taylor and Chaplain A. O. Newman of the Three Hundred Sixty-sixth infantry and L. W. Tucker, general secretary of the Camp Dodge Y. M. C. A., representing Camp Dodge, and S. Joe Brown, E. S. Morgan, A. M. White, J. B. Bush, Rev. G. W. Robinson, John L. Thompson, Rev. S. L. Hart, W. H. McCree, Harrison Gould and Elbert R. Hall, Des Miones men who will act as advisory committee, will have charge of the work. Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock Lieut. J. W. Bundrant will be the principal speaker at the Y. exercises. All soldiers are cordially invited. SIoux CITY, IOWA Miss Vesta Walker, a student at Ames college, returned home Thursday, December 20th, to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shores. Sunbeam Household of Ruth, No. 4961, G. U. of O. F., held its election Monday, December 17th, at the Masonic hall. The following officers were elected: M. N. G., Mrs. E. Wilkinson; P. M. N. G., Mrs. M. Askew; R. N. G., Mrs. C. Gordon, N. G., Mrs. E. Walker; W. R., Mrs. C. M. Harrison; W. Treas., Mrs. K. Askew; W. C., Mrs. A. Roberts; W. P., Miss L. Askew; trust keeper, Mrs. M. Smith, Mrs. C. Gordon and Mrs. C. Roberts. The installation of officers and initiation of two candidates will be held Tuesday, January 8, 1908. Mrs. A. Perry has deprated for Kansas City to visit relatives. Mr. D. C. Gordon is able to be up and about at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. M. Walter Williams entertained at dinner Saturday evening, December 22 for Mr. Jos. Norris and son and Mr John Norris and family. Harmony chapter, No. 22, O. E. S. held its election. The fllowing officers were elected: Mrs. I. Sturgis, W. M.; Dr. J. Norris, W. P.; Miss L. Askew, A. M.; T. M. Sturgis, secretary; Mrs. E. Wright, treasurer; Mrs. A. Norris, conductress; Mrs. A. M. Askew, A. C. Mr. and Mrs. John Norris entertained at dinner Xmas day Rev. E. R. Edwards and family. Mrs. M. Dickerson of Des Moines is in the city, the guest of her mother, Mrs. F. W. Roberts. The Progressive club of Malone chapel will meet at the residence of Mr. D. Jackson, 819 Market street, Thursday, December 27th. The club is finishing its arrangements for the drama, "Out in the Streets," which will be presented Tuesday, January 1st. Come one, come all, for this is anticipated to be the big event of the season. Admission, 10 cents. Anyone having news for the Bystander please call Bell 2140 M. The Art of Kissing Don't kiss all over, as grasshoppers walk. Don't sit down to it. Stand up. You needn't be anxious to get into a crowd. Two persons are plenty to corner and catch a kiss. Stand firm. It won't hurt you after you're used to. Don't be in a hurry. Providence will give you strength for the ordeal. Take good aim—the lips meet, the eyes close, the heart opens, heaven itself opens before you, and the art of kissing is learned—exchange. THE MUSIC BAND The above picture is a group of early colored pioneer lawmakers who were the representatives after emancipation that sat in the American progress. They then represented the TO IOWA CLUB WOMEN Greetings; It is said that opportunity knocks but once and the year 1918 finds it knocking at the door of the colored woman. The government is calling on you to help win this great war and write your name on our nation's escutcheon. Already the color of the skin is being forgotten and your president has received numerous letters, urging our women to co-operate with the government in its efforts to win the war. Now is the time for every church club or society of what-not "to rally round the flag." We are fighting for a new day and it is coming. Dear club sister, I beg of you be diligent in food conservation, practice it in your homes, in the homes where you work, talk it in your clubs and to your neighbors. Report the amount of food that your club canned to Mrs. Ada White, Buxton, Iowa. Be loyal to the Red Cross in all its activities—it means comfort in the trenches for our loved ones. Report every Red Cross button bought by our race, amount of knitting and every Liberty bond to Mrs. Martha White, second vice president, Boston street, Indianola. She will gather this data for us. Since this work is under the direct supervision of the government and will be recorded as the part we played in the history of America in war, we should regard it as a patriotic duty. Every Negro soldier in the trenches or camp, every Red Cross button, every Liberty bond, every bit of fuel and food conserved is doing "our bit" and shows to the world that we are American citizens worthy of justice and protection. The program committee for 1918: Mrs. Lelia Crawford 514 Kruger street Ottumwa; Miss Jewett Lewis, Albia. Mrs. Archie Alexander, Des Moines. Suggestions for the program are very welcome. Mrs. Lulu Horne, Cedar Rapids, has been appointed chairman of the suffrage department. Mrs. Helena Downey, Pres. I. F. C. W. C. A BLACK DECATUR SPEAKS. I boast no vaunted name, No proud ancestral claim, Nor yet long years of fame; Let record tell Who dare full truth to know Of San Juan, Mexico, Where black men faced the foe, And fighting fell. The burden of this song; My country, right or wrong, My faith in her is strong, Defend the right. Tho stake and torch and tree, Where'er I turn I see; Torn France presents to me "other sight: A sad, war-frenzied world, The Stars and Stripes unfurled, Against her foemen hurled— Black men a-stand; Nor have exemption claimed, Their country's honor aimed, Race wrongs be now unblamed, Defend our land. Down with autocracy, Destroy monocracy, Enthrone democracy Across the sea. There, freedom born anew, 'Neath skys of furid blue, May make, for me and you, America free! State Capitol Blag Hist al Pr NDE 8. THE FAMILY OF THE MAYFIELD MARRIAGE 5,000,000 Negro citizens Today we have 10,000,000 Negro citizens and not a single representative in either branch of our congress. We hope that Telephone T in Po Purchase of army supplies and the gigantic war prepar unusually large number of phone calls. We are handling 30 per cent than we did before the war have been made upon us by equipment and for trained m Telephone Traffic in Peace and War purchase of army supplies, the mobilization of troops the gigantic war preparations have accelerated an fully large number of local and long distance tele- calls. we are handling 50 per cent more long distance calls we did before the war began, and heavy demands then made upon us by the government for telephone ment and for trained men for the army signal corps. Purchase of army supplies, the mobilization of troops and the gigantic war preparations have necessitated an unusually large number of local and long distance telephone calls. We are handling 30 per cent more long distance calls than we did before the war began, and heavy demands have been made upon us by the government for telephone equipment and for trained men for the army signal corps. In this time of the nation's greatest need you can help us "do our bit" for the government by asking only for such equipment as you must have and by making only such local or long distance calls as are absolutely necessary. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY. --- Extraordinary Xmas Gift Extraordinary Xmas Gift A CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT ING BEES We will make this Holiday anyone sending us $2.00: 1 year, also a copy of the history and Views of the F Training Camp," which gives colored commissioned office will last about thirty days. So send in to this office at o This is a good opportunity uable book for one-half the J. L. Thompson, Northern Artificial CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT WILL BE OF LAST-ING BENEFIT. will make this Holiday Combination offer for sending us $2.00: Can get the Bystander for, also a copy of the new book, entitled "His and Views of the Fort Des Moines Officers' Training Camp," which gives a brief history of our commissioned officers in the U. S. This offer last about thirty days, beginning December 15. And in to this office at once. is a good opportunity to get a useful and valuable book for one-half the regular price. L. Thompson, Des Moines, Ia. Artificial Limb Company A CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT WILL BE OF LAST IN 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. ARTIFICIAL LIMBS Trusses, Apparatus for Elevated Feet, and Shortened Limbs, All kinds of Brace Work for Doformities. Crutches and Elastic Goods Phone Walnut 3521 312-314 West Seventh St. DES MOINES, IOWA DOING OUR BIT The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents after this great war the right of franchise will be extended to the Negro citizens in the south. They will again have colored men in congress. ```markdown ``` . a ed RR s a THE BYSTANDER 1 Scie elated maataemnicoes BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO. , PUBLISHERS 3 DES MOINES, IOWA —— JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR ee ee FRIDAY, JAN. 4, 1918 eee Published every Friday by the By stander Publishing Company, Dee Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mul- berry streets. Phone, alnut 899. ‘TERMS UF SUSSCRIPTION. 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Write the news of al nereonal whime or ideas, a CENTERVILLE NEWS. ..The program given by the Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. was a good one and everybody enjoyed themselves and the tree was decorated nicely and ong. with many nice things. The ‘Scholare of the Sunday school and the officers and teachers were remembered by the school. Much credit is due the committee for carrying out the ar- Yangements so nicely and also Mrs. W. A. Smith and Miss Gracie Hick, who ha dcharge of the program. Bro. Philip Jeter, the assistant superin- tendent, carried the school work and ‘everything was cmopletely carried out in the absence of the, superintendent, Siater.A. L.. Crittenden, .who was called to Omaha at the bedside of her mother. Rev. M. Carrington, the pas- tor, was well remembered. Sister StellaNash is improving “Miss ‘Camelia Smith returned to Minneapolis, Minn., after being called howigian account of her father. Bis. A. “Li. Crittenden and daugh- tergi@live, returned home Thursday p. #ftrom Omaha, Neb., where they hhay@rheen:'to se ehre mother. She ports. her a little better when she leftom “4 _ Wirt, Nettie Edmonds is visiting in the citywith relatives and friends. |, Mr. Phil Jeter spent Xmas day in Grenlseta: ‘with his grandmother, wSasan Stewart. ~ Quite a number were out to watch meeting. Monday night to see the old year. disappear and. the new year ake Hn appearance : * The B. Y. P. U. is planning to have @ grand ‘time New Year's night. They are gding.to have a musical and de- Be oe eee and time is expected. sbi and Mrs, EP. Sepp, spent ec eneow. Scare day at bbe parental Rote of, Mra. As En Crit- Meramec aes cn ca NT Miss Frances Pullens is spending the holidays in Milan, Mo., the guest of her cousin, Miss Geneva Adams. ‘There has not been any news for the last week or so on account of the agent being out of town. The agent will collect after pay day. Hope everybody will pay up. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. The dance given by tne Win Lodge, No. 12, K, of P., Christmas night was well attended. Visitors from Iowa City, Waterloo and Buxton were ptesent. All report good music and good time. Mr. Nathan Burrell is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. Lavetta Clark and children of Galesburg, Ill, are visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ora Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams enter- tained Rev. J. P, Sims and family at Xmas dinner. Silver Leaf chapter, No, 5, 0. E. 'S., installed the following officers on ‘Thursday evening: W. M., Mrs. Wilda Lowery; associate M., Mrs. R. Fore; W. P., W. H. Milligan; Cond., Clara Harrison; associate Cond., A. G. Jack son; warder, Allie Williams; sentinel, LH. Flowers. Quarterly meeting was observed Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. J. H. Ferribee being present. The zero weather kept mnay home. (Last Week.) The bazar given by the “Boosters” ‘Thursday and Friday nights was quite a success. A splendid program was rendered Thursday night. Readings by Mrs. Fannie Hawkins and Dr. W. H, Beshears and instrumental solos by Misses Ruth Boyd and Annette Mor- gan, Mrs. Gambel of Minneapolis is visiting her sister, Mrs. Adah Per- sons, Mrs. Elnora Gresham returned Sat- urday from Mt. Pleasant, accompan- ied by her sister, Mrs. Maggie Wal- ters, who will be a guest during the holidays. Mr. London and Mr. Fields. stopped in the city Saturday, en route from Towa City to Buxton, Mrs. Sadie Warn and two children of Marshalltown are Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Lowery, 903 So. Eighth street. Mrs. Lowery is Mrs. Warn’s daughter. Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Walker of 715 Seventeenth avenue E, are spending the holidays in Rome Ga. Miss Metlock is visiting friends in Peoria, Ill. Miss Perkins of Quincy, Ill, is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Perkins, 1019 So. Ninth street. Services Christmas morning at Mt. Zion Baptist church were well at- tended. They were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Crushon. Christmas services at Bethel A. M E. church were conducted by the pas- tor, Rev. J. P. Sims. A good number attended. Mrs. John Baker and baby of Keo- kuk are guests of Mr. Jas. A, Baker, 216 So. First street. Mrs. Warren of Chicago, Ill., has returned to the city, the guest of her son, Jas, W. Warren. Mrs. Henrietta Horne of Ottumwa was a visitor in the'city Monday and left in the evening for Minneapolis, Minn. Put the Dollar to Work, When a manufacturer or other pro- ducer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives em- ployment 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 muke people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. 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We “have heard before that bound feet are “no more in China, that Peking belleves in education for girls and that all through the Flowery land the Ameri. can sewing machine is giving a good acconnt of itself, we are now assured that Japan, politically modernized for well nigh half a century, is deep in the task of completing the emancipation of her women from the patriarchal sys- tem, says a writer in the Boston Her- ald, Vast numbers of them have found occupations in the factories; other contingents are at work in the offices and in that newest innovation of all, the department store. The age of bus- iness has at last dawned for the island empire, and the click of the typewriter is heard in the land. Meanwhile there is a-rush of women to the professions. It Is the women now who are sought tor the stage, and the demand has been found large enough to warrant the for- mation of dramatic schools attached to the large theaters. A woman doctor used to be an impossibility in Japan, ‘At this year’s examination for medical practice in Tokyo 27 out of 30 candi- dates who passed were women. And the call for woman teachers in the schools grows apace. Compare this peaceful type of evolu- tion with the changes which have come to the western people under the stress of war. In our own land the women, once socially active mainly through thelr churches and clubs, are now fast closing up into a great co- operative ogranization which has food conservation for its detail and nation- al defense for its unifying spirit and end. At a demonstration given the other day by English women in Hertford- shire 1,000 of them gathered to show their proficiency in trimming ditches, hoeing roots, carting, and a dozen other kinds of farm work which they had taken up to Uberate the men, and an eyewitness describes the remarka- ble showing made by these “bands of lithe-limted maidens, with brown faces under slouch hats, marching in knee breeches and leggings or ‘put- tees.” On the battle front American wonien are helping the allies as driv- ers of ambulances and motorcars; in both France and England women ran buses, conduct trains and function, ip scores of occupations that have been hitherto reserved for men. What would the war amount to were it not for the army of woman workers in the munition factories? Then think of Russia, which sends out woman war- rlors to sow her men how battles are won. It should be plain that after’ this struggle the world will never again be exactly the same for women. 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DUKE SALES COMPANY Muscatine, Towa. Instruments on an Airplane, ‘The instruments on an airplane usw ally include an altimeter, for Indicat- ing the height; clock; compass; rey- olution indicator, showing the speed of the engine; speedomete, indicating the air speed of the airplane; und pe- trol and oll gauges, Indicating the amount of fuel in the tanks. REMEMBER ? Lud Strothers’ Cafe 417 W. Third Street Meals and Short Orders at all hours. Quick Service. We serve on the European style, L. G. Strothers, Proprietor Des Moines ell CAMP DODGE NOTES. Lieut. Chas. P. Howard, who has ‘been so very sick at his home, is much better and able to be out. Capt. May, who has been in the hospital for several weeks, is conval- escent, The soiree given New Year's night by the officers of the 866th infantry at their club rooms on Ninth and: Mulberry streets was quite a success, These who gave their names to Master Nelson Thompson at Camp Dodge on Christmas day were: Sam Burns, Co. I; Gim Nuts, engineer; Bishop Swiney, Co. F, and John Wood- | ard, Co. G. Several of the companies gave : reception and dance at Camp Dodge on New Year's day and many of the | Des Moines people were present. | Lieutenant Marshall Meadows witt| be married to Miss Eva M. Franklin on January 7th. They will be at home at 840 W. Thirteenth street after January 15th. Miss Adah Hyde, who spent. thé holidays with her parents, left last Saturday to resume her duties as teacher in the schools at Institute, Va. Rev. H. McCraven will preach Sun day morning at 11 o'clock promptly at Union Congregational church. Everybody’ welcome. Messrs. Howard L. and John_W. Fowler of St. Louis, Mo., are visiting their brother, Mr. H. E. Fowler. Miss Ruth Shaw of Colfax spent New Year’s with her sister and broth- er, Miss Hazelle and M. Howard Shaw. ‘The annual meeting of Union Con- gregational church will be held Wed- nesday evening, January 9th, to fin- ish the continued business. Mrs. Lillie Lee spent the holidays with relatives and friends in Clar- inda, Iowa. Her sister, with whom she stopped, is suffering from rheu- matism: Union Congregational church has recently extendéd a call to a minister and are expecting him here soon for ‘active duty. -Mr.. Cleveland. Renfro of 108 -West Thirteenth street and cousin, Miss Ora Yeager, of the same place, re- turned home Monday, after spending the holidays ..with relatives in Ot- tumwa. Mrs. C. H. Irvin, 125 West Third street, left Thursday night in com- pany ' with her father, Mr. Andrew Harris, for Chicago on a business trip. Dr. Allen Newman, the U. S. army chaplain at Camp Dodge, will preach for the Bethel A. M. E. church, East Des Moines, Sunday evening, January 18th. Everybody invited. * » Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Cottoms have returned from Omaha, where they spent the holidays visiting relatives and friends. Mr. J. P. Hamilton of 706 Walker ‘street, one of our well known firemen of our city, was called on the 15th of December to the bedside of his father, ‘Alexander Hamilton, of Alton, Il., who was seriously ill and who died Christmas day, December 25th. A remarkable feature of his life was that he was 91 years of age. He ‘was buried December 27th in Alton. In the meantime his nephew, Geo. Howard, died December 17th and was buried December 20th. Mr. Hamilton has the deepest sympathy of his many ee ae "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. 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. HOME MADE QUILTS FOR SALE. I havé home made quilts at $5.00. I 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 at $2.50 apiece, Will receive mail or- ders. } ‘Miss Mattie Morris, 1117 Cherry St., Des Moines. The Callanan club met at the home of Mrs. A. M. Rivers, 205 Fifteenth street, Wednesday p. m., January 2d. After the business meeting the follow- ing officers were elected. President, Mabel Stewart; vice president, Mrs. RN. Hyde; secretary, Mrs. Hazel Hammers; treasurer, Mrs. Hattie Adams; — corresponding ‘secretary, Mrs. J__A, Jefferson; chaplain, Mrs. Celiie Shelton; reporter, Mrs. Carrie E, Law, critic, Mrs. Sophia Nichols; chairman executive committee, Mrs. Emma Mayweathers. Club adjourned to meet Wednesday, January 9th, at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde for re- hearsal. The regular club meeting will be held the following week, Jan- uary 16th, at the home of Mrs. Taylor, at which time installation of officers will take place. RICH COLORED WOMAN IN AMERICAN WILL APPEAR IN DES MOINES ON 101ST ANNI- VERSARY OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS. By way of celebrating the one hun- dred and first anniversary of the birth of our first, great race leader, the lamented Frederick Douglass, Douglass memorial committee of the Douglass memoria leommittee of the National Association of Colored Women, takes this method of an- nouncing that on the 14th day of Feb- ruary, the recognized natal day of this great statesman, Madam C. J. Walk- er, the richest ‘colored woman in America, will appear in this city, giv- ing her famous lecture illustrated by moving pictures, in the spacious West High auditorium at Fifteenth and Center streets. Madam Walker, who is one of the large contributors to the Douglass memorial fund, has appear- ed in the largest cities and before the most important organizations in America. She very recently filled an engagement in Buffalo, N. ¥., with Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the NA. C. W. Mrs. Brown wishes further to an- nounee that all persons desiring to serve on reception committee are cor- dially invited to meet at her resi- dence, 1058 Fifth street, on next Wed- nesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, who left last Wednesday morning for Kansas City, Kans., to attend the Inter-State Lit- erary association of Kansas and the west, returned Tuesday morning much elated over her trip. A full report of her trip will appear in next edi- tion. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COL- ORED PEOPLE HOLDS THEIR ANNUAL CELEBRATION. The Des Moines branch of the N. A. A. C. P, held their Emancipation celebration January Ist at the A. M. E. church. A. very large and enthus- iastic crowd was present and an ex- cellent program rendered. The important features of the pro- gram were addresses by Capt. Casper Schenk (white), who is a member of the association, and is now stationed at Camp Dodge; Hon. Harvey Ingram, editor of the Register and Tribune; Capt. C. G. Kelley of Co. G, First Lieut. Walter Hutchinson, Lieut. J. D. Bundrant, all of 366th infantry, Camp Dodge.” Musical. numbers were rendered by Miss Hazelle Shaw nad Miss Mildred Griffin. The Emancipa- tion proclamation was read by Miss Adah Newcomb. It was indeed a fine program. The church was beautiful- ly decorated for the occasion. ‘The pictures of Lincoln and Douglass were conspicuously displayed. DR. BOOKER HEARD FROM. Dr. A. J. Booker, Sormerly of shis city, but now serving his country as a lieutenant in the infirmary of the 365th infantry at Camp Grant, Il. has recently written to a friend in thie city, in which he says, among other things: “We keep uniformly busy. My work is the most interesting in our infirm- ary, a8 I have the sick egil and it is a pleasure. “This is a wonderful camp and a fine bunch of men are here. I am more and more impressed with the ideals of the government as I see ‘things here. I am getting fat. I run down to Chicago every few weeks and see some of my friends and attend the grand opera. “The Negro men are doing good work, but my work is not too en- grossing for me to remember my good friends and to wish that I could be with them, but I do not wish to return until I have had an opportunity to go ‘over the top.” “We do not talk war much out here. We are all happy, but I do want the experience and the sensation of going ‘over the top’ with thé men. Then when it is all over I am going to take the first train home to Des Moines among the friends I love so well. I do love the place and it seems to me that everyone has been perfectly fine to me and I appreciate it. “My wife, as you know, is with my father in El Paso, Texas, and has been for the past month or more. She is having a grand time. Send me a card, or I would prefer a letter, as mail is the most welcome of our guests. “With best wishes for a Happy New Year, Iam, sincerely, | Pare e Beagrie mist in Retea Onstage “T've got it all over George Wash- ington 16one thing.” Harold told his playmate. “How's that?” he was arr a Sivell, ho coutdert tell a le aud S, O, MeCLURG N. F, DICK WB. WALKER Polk Co. Insurance Agency INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS 413 Central Phone Life Bldg, Walnut 2080 THE KYSTANDER Rev. J. E. Smith was born March 15, 1865, in Richmond, Mo., and de- parted this life at the state hospital at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, December 20, 1917, aged 52 years, 9 months and 5 days, He came to Centerville, Iowa, in 1892, was united in marriage to Mrs. Catherine Young in 1892. To this union were born six children, Cor- nelia, Walter, Della, Ruth, Albert and Josephine, of which Della died in in- fancy. He leaves to mourn him a loving wife, two sons, three daughters, four brothers and a host of friends. He united with the Second Baptist church in 1898. He was also a mem- ber yf the K. of P. lodge . Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Second Baptist church, Centerville, Iowa, conducted by Rev. M C. Carrington and K. of P. lodge. Bro. Smith will be missed in his home and in all gatherings. But by the grace of God we will meet him in the land of perfect bliss. We loved him, yes we loved him, but angels loved him still more. The place is vacant in our home that never can be filled. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. (Special to the Bystander.) | A Christmas party and reunion was given by Rev. and Mrs. J. Wilbur Nor- tis at their residence to their twenty jgrandchildren, In lieu of the absence of the two grandboys who live in ‘Chicago two grandnieces were substi- ‘tuted. To simply say the children enjoyed themselves as well as the ‘older people is the mildest sort of de- ‘seription by comparison. After a hearty repast and refreshments, Santa Claus appeared on the scene, much to the surprise of many of the little ones, especially to meet him face to well filled basket. The program which followed, given by many of the older grandchildren, was most highly entertaining, as may be judged by the following: Miss Leona E. Gross, instrumental solo variations, “Nearer My God To Thee.” Miss “Lenora M. Watkins, Arline Waltz. Miss Arabella’ Gross, recitation, “Our Nation’s Pride.” Miss Anna Watkins, solo, “My Paul- ine.” Miss Marie B. Gross, recitation, “Lady's Yearly Guest.” Many of the smaller. ones thus.par- ticipated and on the whole it was a splendid display of a combination of talent and ability. Master Carroll Watkins, one of the baby boys present, proved his title as the interlocutor of ‘the occasion and very much amused the crowd by the spirited. manner in. which he re-. sponded and held converse with Santa Claus’ determination to throw out the bad little boys Mrs. D. A. Gross of Des Moines, in whose grand honor the party was given, is on a visit with her son, Chas. A. Gross, 619 Oto street. Those participating were: _ Miss Leona E. Gross, Miss Marie B. Gross, Miss Rose A. Gross; little Louise E. Gross, Master Chas. A. Gross, Jr., Master Joseph J. Gross, Miss Lenora ‘Watkins, Master Chas., Jr., and Car- roll Watkins, Miss Mary G. Baker, Miss Cecelia Baker, Miss Vincent Baker, little Georgia Barbara Baker, Master Joseph Baker and others; lit- tle grandnieces, Lillian Maye | and Bertha Webb; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Gross. High Cost of Living During These ‘War Times—What Every Woman bs Can Do. Look over your old clothes. You can never appreciate how much you can brighten and freshen up your wardrobe until you use Dy-O-La-Dye. ‘Take some of your discarded blouses and dresses, dye them with some of the sixteen different colors of Dy-O- La, change the trimmings a bit and you will be astonished at the result. Dy-O-La is the modern dye made by skilled chemists who have removed all the difficulty from home dyeing in or- der that you may get perfect results. Old style dyes require a separate dye for each kind of goods. That makes ‘trouble (as you probably know), for if you get a package for the wrong kind of material the goods are spoiled. You can’t make such a mistake with Dy-0-La Dye. ‘Take some garment that you have grown tired of or that you desire to color the fashionable shade of the mo- ment, look over Dy-O-La Dye color ‘chart at your nearest druggist or storekeeper select the one that pleas- es, and follow the printed directions. They will look as if they had just come from the dressmaker. And remember—the colors will be just as fast and durable as they are beautiful. They won’t rub off or bleach out. Buy it of your nearest druggist or storekeeper, but if they have not the color you want we will send it to you on receipt of ten cents and at the same time include direction book and color chart. Dy-O-La Dye is made in Black, Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, Seal Brown, Light Green, Dark, Green, Scarlet, Yellow, Orange, Cardinal Red, Pink, Purple, Dark Wine, Old Gold, Turkey Red, and from these sixteen colors a great variety of other shades and col- ors can be made, Dy-0-La Dye Company, 700 Sixth Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. OBITUARY. HOW TO REDUCE. Subscribe for The Bystander, ‘WITH OUR CHURCHES! MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street, Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching, 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m—Sunday school. 6:80 p. m.—B. Y. 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 Second and Center Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 2p. m.—Sunday school. 6.30 p. m—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m—Evening worship. ‘Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. J. M. Eaves, Pastor. 9:80 a, m.—Sunday school. 11 a, m—Preaching. 6p. m—B. ¥. PU. 8 p. m.—Preaching. FIRST A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. E. 8. Hardge, Pastor. 511 8. E. Fourth street, 10 a. m—Sunday school. 11:30 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. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. Rev. H. 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Why, when I was a young man I used frequently to work fall night to enrn money to buy books, and then got up before daylight and read them.” « KNOXVILLE, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) (This Week’s Items. _ The program Xmas eve at the Mt. Zion Baptist church was rendered very nicely, after which the little hearts were made glad by receiving so many gifts. Everybody seemed to enjoy and admire the tree. Xmas day Mr. and Mrs. Frank John- son of Hawkeye, also Mr. and Mrs. Dan Genves, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Nelson. . Mr. and Mrs. Ziek Channey were afternoon visitors of Mrs. Jessie Rob- inson. . Mrs. Archie MeWhite and son have returned home. }'. Little Delmus Johnson has been very ill, but is reported some better at this writing. | ‘Mr. Taylor’and daughter, Gertrude, have returned home from Des Moines, where they went to spent Xmas. | Mr. Sam Lee was in Knoxville on Friday of last week on business. The school teacher of Hawkeye left to spend Xmas at Garden Grove, Iowa, with her parents. Mr. Chas. Allen ac- companied her home. Mr. and Mrs, Bert Henderson of Hawkeye are visiting relatives in Os- kaloosa. Mrs. Lee Medly has returned home, after a few days’ visit in Des Moines. Mr. Joe Kelly of Hawkeye is visit- ing relatives in Des Moines. } Quite a change in the temperature ‘in this part of the vicinity this week. (Last Week's Items.) | The committee are busy arranging a program to be rendered Xmas eve. Me: Je-1:’ Nelson ‘and family:-were THE BYSTANDER the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Graves at Hawkeye on Sunday. Mr, Ben Hill was a Hawkeye visi- tor Sunday. Mrs. Minnie Wilson was in Buxton on business Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Wooding and Mrs. Will Bryant were in Knoxville on Saturday on business. ‘Mrs. Bessie McWhite and one son left for Des Moines on Sunday morn- ‘ing to visit relatives. ‘Master Oscar Richie is visiting rel- atives in Des Moines Rev. 0. B. Smith pastor of Hawk- eye church, preached an excellent ser- mon Sunday morning and evening. Deacon James Jacob of Knoxville at- tended the meeting. The hall of Anderson is completed and they are giving dances twice a week, also moving pictures twice @ week. Dances Monday night and Sat- urday night. Pictures Sunday night and Thursday night. Mr. J. L. Nelson was in Knoxville on Saturday on business. We are expecting a black Xmas in thi spart of the vicinity—no snow. Let each of us in our glee thank God, ‘That we may in His likeness be, And if we're laid beneath the sod, Prepare to go the way he trod. Composed by Cora L. Bryson. Mrs. Willie Red was in Knoxville on Saturday on business. ‘There was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson of Knoxville, lowa, a little baby girl. (Special to the Bystander.) We are glad to welcome the absent ones of a few of the families in Bed- ford again in 1917 at our Christmas gatherings. It seems like ol dtimes to meet them once more. Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Keene had quite an enjoyable gathering at their residence, all of their daughters being presen tat a family dinner on Wednes- day, December 26th. Those present were Mrs. Laura B. Stark, Mrs. J. A. Ashford, now living in Bedford, Iowa, Mrs. C. A. White of Red Oak, Iowa, Mrs. Daisy Martin and son of Red Oak, Iowa, Mrs. Maud Brown and hre two little sons and Miss Theo. Moore, all of Red Oak, Iowa. None of the sons were able to be present at this time. Mr. Green Lucas also had a very pleasant time with the ihgathering of his children around the fireside once more. Both of his‘boys being present at this time and four of his girls, Mr. William Lucas of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mr. Bud Lucas, living in Bedford, Mrs. Burtie Baily of Buxton, Miss Gertie Lucas, teacher in one of our Iowa schools, Miss Helen Lucas, who is home from college to spend Christ- mas, also Miss Alice Lucas. All are having a lovely time meeting old frineds at home once more. Mrs. Vinnie Robinson had the pleas- ure of entertaining one of her daugh- ters, Mrs. Ada Dunkin, from St. Jo- seph, Mo. All the rest of the Afro-Americans living in this vicinity seem to be well. The Mission Circle met at Mrs. D. Price’s. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. On Christmas eve the Second Bap- tist church gave a Christmas wheel, NG fie tines aetnacsh, on j Sesser) o> dy Reo oe Pee “ty Cale DQ. EE (e-" ~gP By fe eer A hin Ee he or ee =a Si OR ihe, Ce ke Qe y = ~ ES < a a ae tee 2 e, C) Bi On la ta SS Seen v... RY \, *e | Pa rn) ea Me Wy SBE NT ie taaee 1 a NIG SS> = — : BEDFORD, IOWA. decorated and filled with many beau- tiful gifts for the Sunday school chil- dren and all present. The church was Yery well crowded to hear the recitals. We would be pleased to enjoy many more Christmases of this kind, al- though the weather has been severely cold most of the time. : Fred Johnson of Gravity is home from Des Moines with his beautiful bride. 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When he is made to copy the black. board words at each lesson, he lenrns to rend und write both at the same time. MASON CITY, IOWA. (Special.) Miss Irma and Mr. Alonzo Caldwell entertained Miss Alma and Mr. Alvin Donegan at a dainty 6 o'clock -dinner party Christmas day at the home of their mother, Mrs. Rebecca Caldwell, 415 Massachusetts avenue. All spent an enjoyable time and at an early hour in the evening departed for the theater. Mrs. Moss Johnson has returned home from his visit to Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Allen and family visited during the holidays in Des Moines. Miss Alberta Robinson is to take her holiday vacation with her grand- mother in Cedar Rapids. « Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Miller, Mrs. Lula Miller and Master Mack Mc- Carthy are visiting a week holiday at the home of Cornelius Thomas. Mrs. Anna Thomlin of Des Moines is visiting at the home of Mrs. Ed Butler and her many friends in Al- bia. ‘A surprise party was given by Mrs. Chas. Washington at their home on Mr. Chas. Washington. A very nice time was had by all present. Mrs. Brenshaw of Ottumwa was out of (Special.) ALBIA NEWS. \F MES COwN) > . 2 TEN SECONDS y a | \ Ese. | % ie Gohse Sere ConnRe) EN eS Pees re S22) B) hy TIGER re ‘A ne & fey | <7 iS 3 , \\— kan FON HE# (( xe Ko) SR SINGS RSE NT IS ff oe Crs (ch me wy _ Os CP C3 yg : Te a) a "| O sees GO AWN WS QSUBLE ON YOUR GOSH ALL SOON eS) Pee n Neen = = 53 Six COONS 4 Pant | Felice a SIT iy ry Ca Olaf ed cK Wr aN as ene NRL Ge i gee “ " ao) Sy, iy Pe A eX “ap sss aa iVi WERE EE Sy ee p SS i Se (Gs YT SQV oe ie NSS OR SER, -—— SE My SN ; : i International Cartoon Ce., nen Ko o town guest. Mr, and Mrs. Cornelius Thomas en- tertained their children at dinner on Xmas day. They consisted of Mrs. Lula Miller, Master Mac McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Miller and daughter, Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas, Misses Edith Thomas, Frances Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Brit- tain Thomas. A bountiful repast was served and the family rejoiced and wished for many happy Xmas days. Dinners and dinner parties during Xmas: Mr. and Mrs; Pearl Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Davis, Mr, and Mrs. Brittian Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Richie and Mrs. E. F. Butler. ‘The A. M. E. Sunday school did credit to their little band on Christ- mas eve, under the superintendency of Mr. Chas. Washington, who decor- ated the church in artistic style with evergreen and Christmas bells and a tower for presents, with Mr. LeRoy Burns as Santa Claus in full dress. A program by the choir and children of the school. Visitors, Mr. Kirklin King and friend of Buxton, Mrs. Virgie Bunns of Hocking, Mrs. Robinson and little Miss Evaline and Mr. Singleton and Miss Singleton, who spoke and sang solos, from Hocking, and Mr. Smith and’ several others from Hite- man. Cat’s Standing in Rome. In Rome the cat gave the first evi- dence of predatory instincts and his value as a mice destroyer. Agathicus, whose pet partridge had been killed and eaten by a cat, denounces him as one of the devouring dogs of Actaeon. Pliny and Palladius praise him for his destruction of mice and rats, while Caesar's soldiers carried the faces of cats emblazoned on their banners. Simplest of Cements. Condensed milk applied to the edges of the pieces of broken china will keep the article as intact as the majority of eements on the market today, writes Eawin W. Ely in a letter to the Elec- trical Experimenter. Mr. Ely adds that he has mended saucers that have withstood washings in hot water, and has mended a telescope lens of fairly large size with this unique cement. Fat. “I ndmit 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 Companton. * “It means making sacrifices; you will give up potatoes to keep your body light; you wil! have to give up faultfinding and gossip to keep your heart light But the effort pays!” Exaggerated. When we reflect upon the white of an egg that has been sitting around in the refrigerator, apparently waiting to be used up in something, almost ever since we can remember, we think that all this talk about the American housewife's reckless extravagance is somewhat exaggerated after all—Co- lumbus (Chio) State Journal. There’s a Difference. An epigrammatist says a classier: education fs for conversation and the other kind for use—Pittsburgh Dis patch. THIRTY YEARS’ WAR PLAGUES ‘Sweeping ‘Aviay of Lives Waa Fright ful, Combatants Themselves Being Mewn Down. In the famous Thirty Years’ war, it Is estimated, the population of central and western Europe was reduced from thirty millions to less than fifteen mil- lions, and yet during the whole of that time there were only forty Importgnt battles fought, and their total death casualties did not reach half a million. ‘All the rest of. the frightful sweep- Ing away of life was from plague and famine, which not only followed in the wuke of the armies, but mowed down the combatants themselver. Nor was the deadly work of these, fierce partners of war—the terriplo triple alliance of the prover book, plague, pestilence and famine—con- fined to the civil populations. They played equal havoc in the ranks of the armies themselves. Even as recently as the days of Gus- tavus Adolphus that great captain is said to have broken up his winter quar- ters and begun his summer campaign nearly two months earlier than he had intended. because at the rate at which his soldiers were dying from dis- ease in their huts and barracks he would soon have had no army left to campaign with. Kieked Himself to Freedom. a‘ Prisoners of war have had many thrilling adventures in their attempts to escape across the German frontier, but it would be hard to find a more re- morkable story than the following, told in a Dutch paper: Four British es- caped prisoners of war, one, ¥rench- man and seven Russians arrived at Oldenzaal, besides two German desert- ere, An amusing incident took place in the case of one of the Russians. He was seized by the German sentry when in the act of crossing the fron- tier, and in the course of the ensuing struggle threw himself on the ground. He fell half way on Dutch and half way on German territory. The Dutch sentry came to his rescue and tried to pull him across by the shoulders, The German pulled at:the other end. When the Russian found that the Dutchman was helping him he started kicking with all his might, with the happy re- sult that he was safely pulled onto Dutch territory. Sausace Makers’ Renartee. An old story which Is being revive’ nowadays concerns two rival“sausage makers. They lived on opposite sides of a certain street In London, and one day one of them placed over his shop the legend, “We sell sausayes to the gentry and nobility of the country.” ‘The next day, over the way, appeared the sign, “We sell sausages to the gen- try and nobility of the whole coun- try.” Not to be outdone, the rival put up what he evidently regarded as 8 final statement, namely: “We sell eau- sages to the king.” Next, day there appeared over the door of3the first sausage maker the simple expression of loyalty, “God save the King.” Giving Happiness. ‘To give happiness and to do good ts our only law, our anchor of salvation, our beacon light and our reason for existence.—Henri Frederic Amiel. 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(Special to Bystander.) (This Week's Items.' The program Xmas eve at the Mt. Zion Baptist church was rendered very nicely, after which the little hearts were made glad by receiving so many gifts. Everybody seemed to enjoy and admire the tree. Xmas day Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Hawkeye, also Mr. and Mrs. Dan Graves, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Ziek Channey were afternoon visitors of Mrs. Jessie Robinson. Mrs. Archie McWhite and son have returned home. Little Delmus Johnson has been very ill, but is reported some better at this writing. Mr. Taylor and daughter, Gertrude, have returned home from Des Moines, where they went to spent Xmas. Mr. Sam Lee was in Knoxville on Friday of last week on business. The school teacher of Hawkeye left to spend Xmas at Garden Grove, Iowa, with her parents. Mr. Chas. Allen accompanied her home. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Henderson of Hawkeye are visiting relatives in Oskaloosa. Mrs. Lee Medly has returned home, after a few days' visit in Des Moines. Mr. Joe Kelly of Hawkeye is visiting relatives in Des Moines. Quite a change in the temperature in this part of the vicinity this week. (Last Week's Items.) The committee are busy arranging a program to be rendered Xmas eve. Mr. J. L. Nelson and family were AON STEP IN GENTS AND SEE THE ROYAL BENGAL T-I-G-A-R SPAR THE BYSTANDE the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Graves at Hawkeye on Sunday. Mr. Ben Hill was a Hawkeye visitor Sunday. Mrs. Minnie Wilson was in Buxton on business Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Wooding and Mrs. Will Bryant were in Knoxville on Saturday on business. Mrs. Bessie McWhite and one son left for Des Moines on Sunday morning to visit relatives. Master Oscar Richie is visiting relatives in Des Moines Rev. O. B. Smith pastor of Hawkeye church, preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning and evening. Deacon James Jacob of Knoxville attended the meeting. The hall of Anderson is completed and they are giving dances twice a week, also moving pictures twice a week. Dances Monday night and Saturday night. Pictures Sunday night and Thursday night. Mr. J. L. Nelson was in Knoxville on Saturday on business. We are expecting a black Xmas in thi spart of the vicinity—no snow. Let each of us in our glee thank God, That we may in His likeness be, And if we're laid beneath the sod, Prepare to go the way he trod. —Composed by Cora L. Bryson. Mrs. Willie Red was in Knoxville on Saturday on business. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson of Knoxville, Iowa, a little baby girl. We are glad to welcome the absent ones of a few of the families in Bedford again in 1917 at our Christmas gatherings. It seems like ol dtimes to meet them once more. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keene had quite an enjoyable gathering at their residence, all of their daughters being present tat a family dinner on Wednesday, December 26th. Those present were Mrs. Laura B. Stark, Mrs. J. A. Ashford, now living in Bedford, Iowa, Mrs. C. A. White of Red Oak, Iowa, Mrs. Daisy Martin and son of Red Oak, Iowa, Mrs. Maud Brown and hre two little sons and Miss Theo. Moore, all of Red Oak, Iowa. None of the sons were able to be present at this time. Mr. Green Lucas also had a very pleasant time with the itgathering of his children around the fireside once more. Both of his boys being present at this time and four of his girls, Mr. William Lucas of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mr. Bud Lucas, living in Bedford, Mrs. Burtie Baily of Buxton, Miss Gertie Lucas, teacher in one of our Iowa schools, Miss Helen Lucas, who is home from college to spend Christmas, also Miss Alice Lucas. All are having a lovely time meeting old frineds at home once more. Mrs. Vinnie Robinson had the pleasure of entertaining one of her daughters, Mrs. Ada Dunkin, from St. Joseph, Mo. All the rest of the Afro-Americans living in this vicinity seem to be well. The Mission Circle met at Mrs. D. Price's. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. On Christmas eve the Second Baptist church gave a Christmas wheel, BEDFORD, IOWA. decorated and filled with many beautiful gifts for the Sunday school children and all present. The church was very well crowded to hear the recitals. We would be pleased to enjoy many more Christmases of this kind, although the weather has been severely cold most of the time. Fred Johnson of Gravity is home from Des Moines with his beautiful bride. God be with them in the marriage circle. If I Send You this Suit made to your measure, in the latest style, would you be willing to keep and wear it, show it to your friends and let them see our beautiful samples and dashing new styles? Could you use $5.00 a day for a little spare time? Perhaps I can offer you a steady job. If you will write me a letter or a postal at once and say: 'Send me your special offer. I will send you from and my surprising liberal offer.' Address: L. E. ASHER, President Banner Tailoring Co. Dept. 833 Chicago, Ill. Teaching Child to Read. 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. Miss Irma and Mr. Alonzo Caldwell entertained Miss Alma and Mr. Alvin Donegan at a dainty 6 o'clock-dinner party Christmas day at the home of their mother, Mrs. Rebecca Caldwell, 415 Massachusetts avenue. All spent an enjoyable time and at an early hour in the evening departed for the theater. Mrs. Moss Johnson has returned home from his visit to Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Allen and family visited during the holidays in Des Moines. Miss Alberta Robinson is to take her holiday vacation with her grandmother in Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Miller, Mrs. Lula Miller and Master Mack McCarthy are visiting a week holiday at the home of Cornelius Thomas. Mrs. Anna Thomlin of Des Moines is visiting at the home of Mrs. Ed Butler and her many friends in Albia. A surprise party was given by Mrs. Chas. Washington at their home on Mr. Chas. Washington. A very nice time was had by all present. Mrs. Brenshaw of Ottumwa was out of ```markdown ``` MASON CITY, IOWA. (Special.) ALBIA NEWS. town guest. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Thomas entertained their children at dinner on Xmas day. They consisted of Mrs. Lula Miller, Master Mac McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Miller and daughter, Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas, Misses Edith Thomas, Frances Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Brittain Thomas. A bountiful repast was served and the family rejoiced and wished for many happy Xmas days. Dinners and dinner parties during Xmas: Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Brittian Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Richie and Mrs. E. F. Butler. The A. M. E. Sunday school did credit to their little band on Christmas eve, under the superintendency of Mr. Chas. Washington, who decorated the church in artistic style with evergreen and Christmas bells and a tower for presents, with Mr. LeRoy Burns as Santa Claus in full dress. A program by the choir and children of the school. Visitors, Mr. Kirklin King and friend of Buxton, Mrs. Virgie Bunns of Hocking, Mrs. Robinson and little Miss Evaline and Mr. Singleton and Miss Singleton, who spoke and sang solos, from Hocking, and Mr. Smith and several others from Hiteman. Cat's Standing in Rome. In Rome the cat gave the first evidence of predatory instincts and his value as a mice destroyer. Agathicus, whose pet partridge had been killed and eaten by a cat, denounces him as one of the devouring dogs of Actaeon. Pliny and Palladius praise him for his destruction of mice and rats, while Caesar's soldiers carried the faces of cats emblazoned on their banners. Simplest of Cements. Condensed milk applied to the edges of the pieces of broken china will keep the article as intact as the majority of cements on the market today, writes Edwin W. Ely in a letter to the Electrical Experimenter. Mr. Ely adds that he has mended saucers that have withstood washings in hot water, and has mended a telescope lens of fairly huge size with this unique cement. Fat. "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!" Exaggerated. When we reflect upon the white of an egg that has been sitting around in the refrigerator, apparently waiting to be used up in something, almost ever since we can remember, we think that all this talk about the American housewife's reckless extravagance is somewhat exaggerated after all—Columbus (Ohio) State Journal. There's a Difference. An epigrammatist says a classifier education is for conversation and the other kind for use.—Pittsburgh Dispatch. Sweeping Away of Lives Was Frightful, Combatants Themselves Being Mawn Down. In the famous Thirty Years' war, it is estimated, the population of central and western Europe was reduced from thirty millions to less than fifteen millions, and yet during the whole of that time there were only forty important battles fought, and their total death casualties did not reach half a million. All the rest of the frightful sweeping away of life was from plague and famine, which not only followed in the wake of the armies, but mowed down the combatants themselves. Nor was the deadly work of these fierce partners of war—the terrible triple alliance of the prayer book, plague, pestilence and famine—confined to the civil populations. They played equal havoc in the ranks of the armies themselves. Even as recently as the days of Gustavus Adolphus that great captain is said to have broken up his winter quarters and begun his summer campaign nearly two months earlier than he had intended, because at the rate at which his soldiers were dying from disease in their huts and barracks he would soon have had no army left to campaign with. Kicked Himself to Freedom. Prisoners of war have had many thrilling adventures in their attempts to escape across the German frontier, but it would be hard to find a more remarkable story than the following, told in a Dutch paper: Four British escaped prisoners of war, one Frenchman and seven Russians arrived at Oldenza, besides two German deserters. An amusing incident took place in the case of one of the Russians. He was seized by the German sentry when in the act of crossing the frontier, and in the course of the ensuing struggle threw himself on the ground. He fell half way on Dutch and half way on German territory. The Dutch sentry came to his rescue and tried to pull him across by the shoulders. The German pulled at the other end. When the Russian found that the Dutchman was helping him he started kicking with all his might, with the happy result that he was safely pulled onto Dutch territory. Sausage Makera' Repartee. An old story which is being received nowadays concerns two rival sausage makers. They lived on opposite sides of a certain street in London, and one day one of them placed over his shop the legend, "We sell sausages to the gentry and nobility of the country." The next day, over the way, appeared the sign, "We sell sausages to the gentry and nobility of the whole country." Not to be outdone, the rival put up what he evidently regarded as a final statement, namely: "We sell sausages to the king." Next day there appeared over the door of the first sausage maker the simple expression of loyalty, "God save the king." 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.