Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd Hialeah Roo Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 34 THE EMANCIPATION GROUP. John Greenleaf Whittier. Amidst thy sacred effigies Of old renown give place, O, city Freedom-loved! to his Whose hand unchained a race. Take thy worm frame that rested not Save in a martyr's grave— The care-lined face, that none forgot, Bent to the kneeling slave. Let man be free! The mighty word He spoke was not his own— An impulse from the highest stirrcd These chiseled lips alone. The cloudy sign, the fiery guide, Along his pathway ran, And nature, through his voice, denied The ownership of man. We rest in peace where these sad eyes Saw peril, strife and pain; He was the nation's sacrifice, And ours the priceless gain. O symbol of God's will on earth, As it is done above, Bear witness to the cost and worth Of justice and of love. Stand in thy place and testify To coming ages long, That truth is stronger than a lie, And righteousness than a wrong. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. O. Golden of this city and Frank Patterson of Moline were married December 26th. Her friends wish them happiness and success. A party in honor of the drafted boys was given Friday evening, February 2nd, at the home of L. T. Smith. All present reported a nice time. Miss B. Edmunds returned Tuesday evening from Muscatine, where she spent the first of the week with her aunt, Mrs. F. Grooms. A number from here went to Davenport to hear the Creole Ragtime band, which played at the Columbia theater. Kenneth Floyd Jackson, the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Jackson, passed away Monday morning with pneumonia and was buried Tuesday afternoon, with service by Ray Royd and instrument in Chippian-nock cemetery. Mrs. O. Vaughn is not doing so well at this writing. Mrs. A. Critz underwent an operation Monday morning and her friends hope that she gets along all right. Miss G. Alnutt is visiting in her home town. Mrs. C. Enoch entertained Wednesday Rev. Waters' wife of Davenport. The Missionary gave an entertainment Friday, February 2nd, at the residence of Mrs. A. Black. A small sum was realized. The presiding elder committee are trying t oget busy and it is about time. Friday, February 1st, at the McKinley Baptist church was held the membership reception. A large number attended and a short program was rendered. Rev. Oranger gave an address and others were on the program. Rev. Saunders has presented his resignation for May 1st. Friends are sorry to hear of that. MACON, MO., NEWS. Sunday was Covenant meeting day at the Vine Street and Broadway church. A spiritual meeting was enjoyed by all. At the night service the Lord's Supper was administered by Rev. J. W. L. Underwood and Rev. A. I. Bird. Captain George Thomas, the state slum worker and county jail chaplain, spent a few days in our city on business. Dr. J. E. Smith has returned from a business trip to St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Corinne Ray and Mr. N. McRoy are on the sick list. Mrs. Carrie Bird is able to be up, after a spell of illness. Mrs. John Green remains the same as we go to press. Miss Fay Bell is able to be out, after a slight spell of illness. Mrs. Nona Turner and Mrs. Gona Plummer sat Saturday in our city. Black spent Saturday in the The Macon Women's club met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Grant. A pleasant evening was spent. The revival meeting of the A. M E. church closed with much success. Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1918. A. B. A. Mrs. Smith and daughter of Keokuk, Iowa, are in the city, the guests of Mrs. M. Webster. President I. E. Page is on the sick list. Mr. Jessie Franklin, who is in training at Camp Funston, spent Sunday in the city. The A. M. E. circle met Friday last at the home of Mrs. W. Grant. Miss Carrie Turpen of LaGrange, Missouri, spent a few days in our city on business. Mrs. Nellie Reynolds of Columbia, Mo, and the grand secretary of the H H. R., spent a few days in our city, the guest of Mrs. J. Ancell. Several of the boys will leave soon for the training camp at Funston, Kansas SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mrs. Rose Simons of Minneapolis is visiting for an indefinite period with her daughter, Mrs. John Norris. Mrs. E. R. Edwards is expected to return home the latter part of this week. Mrs. Edwards has been visiting her daughter in Elgin, ill. Mrs. Jessie Roberts, who has been on the sick list, is able to be up and about again. A wedding of considerable interest to Sioux City and which served as quite a surprise to relatives and friends occurred Monday, February 4, 1918, at high noon, when Miss Arabella Dowdy became the bride of Mr. Howard Hill. Mrs. Hill is the niece of Mr. M. Askew and is a very popular young lady. She is an arduous church worker and is quite prominent in social circles. Mrs. Hill has been in the employee of the T. S. Martin Co. for seven years and has won the esteem of all her co-workers. Mr. Hill, who is avery industrious young man, is the brother of Mrs. A. M. Askew. That their married life may be as one long honeymoon is our sincere wish. The Progressive club will meet this The Progressive club of the A. M. E. church is preparing to give a Valentine social on February 14th. The proceeds from the drama which was presented at Malone chapel last week were very good. Over $14.00 was cleared. Much credit is due Mrs. N. Green, who worked so valiantly to make the entertainment a success. CLARINDA, IOWA. (Special to the Bystander.) Mrs. Josephine King died Thursday, January 16th, at the home of her son, Glen King, on North Tenth street, here, after an illness of several weeks from a complication of diseases. The funeral was held at the Second Baptist church at 2:30 on Sunday, January 20th, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. A. Mitchell, who paid a fit- ABRAHAM LINCOLN ting tribute to the deceased, who was a consistent Christian and a loving mother. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. Mrs. Josephine King's maiden name was Josephine Saunders. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Saunders and was born October 20, 1850. She was married to Isaac King on June 14, 1877 and was the mother of two children, Glen King of Clarinda, Iowa, and Fred King of Kansas City, Mo., her sister, Mrs. Thomas G. Jones of Clarinda, a brother, John Saunders, of Omaha, Neb., and a host of friends to mourn her death. A. Friend. on, th to is it- en and st as and ry a- Ir. ce p- us nt en o. s- ll, n, w. ne is el M. al- ch st 00 s. to MARIA MARIA MAYORA Stereopticon Lecture BY MME. C. J. W AT West High School Auditorium THURSDAY, FEBRUAR Under Auspices Frederick Douglass M MRS. S. BY MME. C. J. WALKER AT High School Auditorium, 15th and Center S THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, at 8 P. I. spices Frederick Douglass Memorial Committee N MRS. S. JOE BROWN, Chairman MME. C. J. WALKER AT West High School Auditorium, 15th and Center Streets THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, at 8 P. П. Under Auspices Frederick Douglass Memorial Committee N. A. C. W MRS. S. JOE BROWN, Chairman Friendship is the very beginning of happiness in the heart; it is a rare and precious plant, and is found in its purity and power only here and there among the hosts of men and women who dot the earth's surface by their moving forms and faces. This was shown in the great surprise given to the Rev. J. J. Evans and wife of St. John A. M. E. church a few evenings ago by the members and friends of the church, under the auspices of the Pastor's Aid, Mrs. Minnie B. London, president; Mrs. Hattie Claybrooks, secretary, and Miss Georgie Black- THE WEEKLY NEWS WALKER m, 15th and Center Streets ARY 14th, at 8 P. II. Memorial Committee N. A. C. W. DEATH OF THE FIRST COLORED COPIES AT GARD DODGE OFFICER AT CAMP DODGE. First Lieutenant Carter N. Brown died at the base' hospital at Camp Dodge on Tuesday night, February 5. Cause of death was pneumonia. Lieut. Brown was born in Mobile, Ala., September 28, 1893, was educated at Atlanta university, Ga. He was connected with the Standard Life Insurance Co. of Atlanta, and only resigned his position to enter the officers' training camp at Fort Des Moines, later receiving the commission of first lieutenant. During his entire stay at Fort Des Moines and Camp Dodge he carried himself in an exemplary manner and won many loyal friends. He was also loved by every one who came in contact with him in Atlanta. The saddest feature about his passing is that he was to have been married the first of February, but it was delayed on account of his illness. Lieut. Brown was a member of the First Congregational church of Atlanta, Ga., of which Rev. Proctor is pastor. The bereaved family have the deepest heartfelt sympathy of all who knew him in Des Moines. Short funeral services were held at Harbach's undertaking chapel, conducted by Chaplain Newman of the 366th infantry, assisted by Lieut. Bondrant, and remains were shipped to Mobile on Thursday evening, February 7th, accompanied by First Lieutenant Shaw. burn, treasurer. About fifty persons joined in this surprise, and many were the things that were brought to gladden the hearts of the pastor and wife. Among the guests were the Rev. Woodard and wife, whose presence did much to make the evening one of a high social nature. Willie Reasby, who was hit with a billiard cue by James Brown a few weeks ago, is improving nicely, after an operation for same. He will likely be home next week. We are glad to see Mr. Peter Moore out again, after being quite ill. The Ladies' Industrial club met at the home of Mrs. John Baker on Wednesday of last week. Regardless of the stormy weather, very few members were absent. A report of the finance from the bazaar was read, from which the club realized the splendid sum of over $50 clear. About all of the outlines of various departments from state chairman were received at this meeting, all of which are so interesting and will be so pleasantly studied that we feel quite sure the state chairman will receive from our local chairman successful reports to submit to our state federation. One of the infant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sharp passed away Monday morning, February 4th, about three o'clock, after a few days' illness. Interment at the Buxton cemetery. Mrs. John Holland of Lantry, S. D., with little Johnnie and Edith, are visiting here with her son, Mr. Lonnie Carter, for an indefinite stay. Her daughter, Mrs. Hurley Crouch, accompanied her from Des Moines and spent a few days. Mr. Robert Hale is able to be out again. A PRETTY WEDDING. Dan Cupid is ever and anon, With his busy wiles. Visiting his pranks upon the hearts Of any who might bid him enter. It seems that he lost no time in captivating the hearts of Mr. J. A. Baker and Miss Sadie M. Qualls, as on Thursday evening, January 31st, he bade them follow him to Mt. Zion Baptist church, where he delivered his message to Rev. F. B. Woodard, saying, "These are my beloved victims, render unto them such service and blessings as shall keep them one and the same throughout their natural lives." The gentleman was attired in a conventional black and white and the lady was handsomely attired in a satin gown trimmed in white lace. At 9:15, as Mrs. Ollie Shelton played the wedding march, they were escorted to the altar by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mays, where they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. F. B. Woodard, assisted by Rev. J. J. Evans. Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom, with their many friends, repaired to Mr. J. F. Baker's, No. 1 East Fourth street, and there partook of a sumptuous repast. The evening was very enjoyably spent in exchanging greetings and in wishing the bride and groom a happy and successful career. Den Curid took his flight back to Mt Dan Cupid took his flight back to Mt. Olympus, Until another circumstance warrants his descent, On another worthy errand. It is understood that Mr. and Mrs. J. p. Baker will spend the remainder of the winter in Buxton. --- R The Best advertising medi- um to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents The above cut is that of Mr. Edward Ross, the new secretary of the Y. M. C. A. recently established in the Union Congregational church, known as the Park Street branch of the Army Y. M. C. A. for colored soldiers. Mr. Ross was sent here from Camp Funston. He has lived nearly all of his life, 36 years, in Kansas City, Mo., and has been active developing the social, religious and civic life of the colored people there, an active member of the Second Street Baptist church, held every office in the church but pastor, a deacon for thirty years, Sunday school teacher for twenty-five years; at present president of the New Era district Sunday school convention; was one of the active original organizers of the colored Y M. C. A. and was its main support when it seemed to be falling; an active member of the Cosmopolitan lodge, G. U. O. O. F., No. 2935, president of Child's Protective League, member of the colored Federated Charities, also member of Philis Wheatly hospital board. He comes highly recommended. Men and boys, he asks you to come to the Y. any time and meet him. LINCOLN-DOUGLASS ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES at CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Fifteenth and Linden Streets TUESDAY EVENING, FEB- RUARY 12, 1918 Under the Auspices of The Des Moines Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Song—"Star Spangled Banner." Invocation—Rev. H. E. King. Instrumental Selection—Miss Mildred Griffin. Reading—"Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address"—William Oney. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Dalza Hammitt, Soprano. Address—"Lincoln"—Hon. Geo. W. Clarke, Ex-Governor of Iowa. Selection—Quartette: Miss Ethel Bowmer, Mrs. C. B. Woods, Chas. B. Woods, Jr., and Theodore Pemberton. Vocal Solo—Miss Maurine Gibson, Contralto. Address—"Douglass"—Chaplain Allen O. Newman, 366th Infantry, National Army. Vocal Solo—Mr. John Garrigher, 366th Infantry. Piano Selection—Mr. Clyde Le Roy Glass. Roy Glass. Benediction—Rev. S. Bates. Officers of the Des Moines Branch President—Elbert R. Hall. Vice President—Dr. W. H. Lowry. Secretary—Mrs. S. L. Birt. Treasurer—Rev. H. A. Perry. Meetings Committee. Dr. J. A. Jefferson Mrs. J. L. Thompson Mrs. Geo. C. Young Ushers. Wm. T. Jones Rufus B. King M. E. Cassell Harrison Gould Archie A. Alexander Branham N. Hyde Following the program, refreshments will be served in the dining hall of the church by the ladies of the Corinthian Aid Society. THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blag Hist alce Roo Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 34 THE EMANCIPATION GROUP. John Greenleaf Whittier. Amidst thy sacred effigies Of old renown give place, O, city Freedom-loved! to his Whose hand unchained a race. Take thy worm frame that rested not Save in a martyr's grave— The care-lined face, that none forgot, Bent to the kneeling slave. Let man be free! The mighty word He spoke was not his own— An impulse from the highest stirrcd These chiseled lips alone. The cloudy sign, the fiery guide, Along his pathway ran, And nature, through his voice, denied The ownership of man. We rest in peace where these sad eyes Saw peril, strife and pain; He was the nation's sacrifice, And ours the priceless gain. O symbol of God's will on earth, As it is done above, Bear witness to the cost and worth Of justice and of love. Stand in thy place and testify To coming ages long, That truth is stronger than a lie, And righteousness than a wrong. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. O. Golden of this city and Frank Patterson of Moline were married December 26th. Her friends wish them happiness and success. A party in honor of the drafted boys was given Friday evening, February 2nd, at the home of L. T. Smith. All present reported a nice time. Miss B. Edmunds returned Tuesday evening from Muscatine, where she spent the first of the week with her aunt, Mrs. F. Grooms. A number from here went to Davenport to hear the Creole Ragtime band, which played at the Columbia theater. Kenneth Floyd Jackson, the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Jackson, passed away Monday morning with pneumonia and was buried Tuesday afternoon, with service by Ray. Boyd, and instrument in Chippian-nock cemetery. Mrs. O. Vaughn is not doing so well at this writing. Mrs. A. Critz underwent an operation Monday morning and her friends hope that she gets along all right. Miss G. Alnutt is visiting in her home town. Mrs. C. Enoch entertained Wednesday Rev. Waters' wife of Davenport. The Missionary gave an entertainment Friday, February 2nd, at the residence of Mrs. A. Black. A small sum was realized. The presiding elder committee are trying t oget busy and it is about time. Friday, February 1st, at the McKinley Baptist church was held the membership reception. A large number attended and a short program was rendered. Rev. Oranger gave an address and others were on the program. Rev. Saunders has presented his resignation for May 1st. Friends are sorry to hear of that. MACON, MO., NEWS. Sunday was Covenant meeting day at the Vine Street and Broadway church. A spiritual meeting was enjoyed by all. At the night service the Lord's Supper was administered by Rev. J. W. L. Underwood and Rev. A. I. Bird. Captain George Thomas, the state slum worker and county jail chaplain, spent a few days in our city on business. Dr. J. E. Smith has returned from a business trip to St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Corinne Ray and Mr. N. McRou are on the sick list. Mrs. Carrie Bird is able to be up, after a spell of illness. Mrs. John Green remains the same as we go to press. Miss Fay Bell is able to be out, after a slight spell of illness. Mrs. Nona Turner and Mrs. Gona Black spent Saturday in our city. The Macon Women's club met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Grant. A pleasant evening was spent. The revival meeting of the A. M. E. church closed with much success. Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1918. A. B. Mrs. Smith and daughter of Keokuk, Iowa, are in the city, the guests of Mrs. M. Webster. President I. E. Page is on the sick list. Mr. Jessie Franklin, who is in training at Camp Funston, spent Sunday in the city. The A. M. E. circle met Friday last at the home of Mrs. W. Grant. Miss Carrie Turpen of LaGrange, Missouri, spent a few days in our city on business. Mrs. Nellie Reynolds of Columbia, Mo, and the grand secretary of the H H. R., spent a few days in our city, the guest of Mrs. J. Ancell. Several of the boys will leave soon for the training camp at Funston, Kansas SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mrs. Rose Simons of Minneapolis is visiting for an indefinite period with her daughter, Mrs. John Norris. Mrs. E. R. Edwards is expected to return home the latter part of this week. Mrs. Edwards has been visiting her daughter in Elgin, Ill. Mrs. Jessie Roberts, who has been on the sick list, is able to be up and about again. A wedding of considerable interest to Sioux City and which served as quite a surprise to relatives and friends occurred Monday, February 4, 1918, at high noon, when Miss Arabella Dowdy became the bride of Mr. Howard Hill. Mrs. Hill is the niece of Mr. M. Askew and is a very popular young lady. She is an arduous church worker and is quite prominent in social circles. Mrs. Hill has been in the employee of the T. S. Martin Co. for seven years and has won the esteem of all her co-workers. Mr. Hill, who is avery industrious young man, is the brother of Mrs. A. M. Askew. That their married life may be as one long honeymoon is our sincere wish. The Progressive club will meet this week with Mrs. H. Green. The Ladies' Aid of Malone chapel will meet with Mrs. A. Webbs. The Progressive club of the A.M. E. church is preparing to give a Valentine social on February 14th. The proceeds from the drama which was presented at Malone chapel last week were very good. Over $14.00 was cleared. Much credit is due Mrs. N. Green, who worked so valiantly to make the entertainment a success. CLARINDA, IOWA. Mrs. Josephine King died Thursday, January 16th, at the home of her son, Glen King, on North Tenth street, here, after an illness of several weeks from a complication of diseases. The funeral was held at the Second Baptist church at 2:30 on Sunday, January 20th, conducted by her pastor, Ray W. A. Mitchell, who paid a fit- ABRAHAM LINCOLN ting, tribute to the deceased, who was a consistent Christian and a loving mother. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. Mrs. Josephine King's maiden name was Josephine Saunders. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Saunders and was born October 20, 1850. She was married to Isaac King on June 14, 1877 and was the mother of two children, Glen King of Clarinda, Iowa, and Fred King of Kansas City, Mo., her sister, Mrs. Thomas G. Jones of Clarinda, a brother, John Saunders, of Omaha, Neb., and a host of friends to mourn her death. A. Friend. on, th to is it- en and st as and ry a- fr. ce p- us nt en so. sll, n, w. me a. el M. al- ch st 000 rs. MARIA MAYORA MARIA MAYORA Stereopticon Lecture BY MME. C. J. W AT West High School Auditorium THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Under Auspices Frederick Douglass M MRS. S. BY MME. C. J. WALKER AT High School Auditorium, 15th and Center S THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, at 8 P. M. spices Frederick Douglass Memorial Committee N MRS. S. JOE BROWN, Chairman West High School Auditorium, 15th and Center Streets THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, at 8 P. II. Under Auspices Frederick Douglass Memorial Committee N. A. C. W. Friendship is the very beginning of happiness in the heart; it is a rare and precious plant, and is found in its purity and power only here and there among the hosts of men and women who dot the earth's surface by their moving forms and faces. This was shown in the great surprise given to the Rev. J. J. Evans and wife of St. John A. M. E. church a few evenings ago by the members and friends of the church, under the auspices of the Pastor's Aid, Mrs. Minnie B. London, president; Mrs. Hattie Claybrooks, secretary, and Miss Georgie Black- THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN WALKER m, 15th and Center Streets ARY 14th, at 8 P. M. Memorial Committee N. A. C. W. DEATH OF THE FIRST COLORED MUSEUM AT GARD NORD OFFICER AT CAMP DODGE. First Lieutenant Carter N. Brown died at the base hospital at Camp Dodge on Tuesday night, February 5. Cause of death was pneumonia. Lieut. Brown was born in Mobile, Ala., September 28, 1893, was educated at Atlanta university, Ga. He was connected with the Standard Life Insurance Co. of Atlanta, and only resigned his position to enter the officers' training camp at Fort Des Moines, later receiving the commission of first lieutenant. During his entire stay at Fort Des Moines and Camp Dodge he carried himself in an exemplary manner and won many loyal friends. He was also loved by every one who came in contact with him in Atlanta. The saddest feature about his passing is that he was to have been married the first of February, but it was delayed on account of his illness. Lieut. Brown was a member of the First Congregational church of Atlanta, Ga., of which Rev. Proctor is pastor. The bereaved family have the deepest heartfelt sympathy of all who knew him in Des Moines. Short funeral services were held at Harbach's undertaking chapel, conducted by Chaplain Newman of the 366th infantry, assisted by Lieut. Bondrant, and remains were shipped to Mobile on Thursday evening, February 7th, accompanied by First Lieutenant Shaw. burn, treasurer. About fifty persons joined in this surprise, and many were the things that were brought to gladden the hearts of the pastor and wife. Among the guests were the Rew. Woodard and wife, whose presence did much to make the evening one of a high social nature. Willie Reasby, who was hit with a billiard cue by James Brown a few weeks ago, is improving nicely, after an operation for same. He will likely be home next week. We are glad to see Mr. Peter Moore out again, after being quite ill. The Ladies' Industrial club met at the home of Mrs. John Baker on Wednesday of last week. Regardless of the stormy weather, very few members were absent. A report of the finance from the bazaar was read, from which the club realized the splendid sum of over $50 clear. About all of the outlines of various departments from state chairman were received at this meeting, all of which are so interesting and will be so pleasantly studied that we feel quite sure the state chairman will receive from our local chairman successful reports to submit to our state federation. One of the infant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sharp passed away Monday morning, February 4th, about three o'clock, after a few days' illness. Interment at the Buxton cemetery. Mrs. John Holland of Lantry, S. D., with little Johnnie and Edith, are visiting here with her son, Mr. Lonnie Carter, for an indefinite stay. Her daughter, Mrs. Hurley Crouch, accompanied her from Des Moines and spent a few days. Mr. Robert Hale is able to be out again. A PRETTY WEDDING. Visiting his pranks upon the hearts Of any who might bid him enter. It seems that he lost no time in captivating the hearts of Mr. J. A. Baker and Miss Sadie M. Qualls, as on Thursday evening, January 31st, he bade them follow him to Mt. Zion Baptist church, where he delivered his message to Rev. F. B. Woodard, saying, "These are my beloved victims, render unto them such service and blessings as shall keep them one and the same throughout their natural lives." The gentleman was attired in a conventional black and white and the lady was handsomely attired in a satin gown trimmed in white lace. At 9:15, as Mrs. Ollie Shelton played the wedding march, they were escorted to the altar by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mays, where they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. F. B. Woodard, assisted by Rev. J. J. Evans. Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom, with their many friends, repaired to Mr. J. F. Baker's, No. 1 East Fourth street, and there partook of a sumptuous repast. The evening was very enjoyable spent in exchanging greetings and in wishing the bride and groom a happy and successful career. Dan Cupid took his flight back to Mt. Olympus, Until another circumstance warrants his descent, On another worthy errand. Of another word It is understood that Mr. and Mrs. J. p. Baker will spend the remainder of the winter in Buxton. ```markdown ``` The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents THE EDITOR The above cut is that of Mr. Edward Ross, the new secretary of the Y. M. C. A. recently established in the Union Congregational church, known as the Park Street branch of the Army Y. M. C. A. for colored soldiers. Mr. Ross was sent here from Camp Funston. He has lived nearly all of his life, 36 years, in Kansas City, Mo., and has been active developing the social, religious and civic life of the colored people there, an active member of the Second Street Baptist church, held every office in the church but pastor, a deacon for thirty years, Sunday school teacher for twenty-five years; at present president of the New Era district Sunday school convention; was one of the active original organizers of the colored Y M. C. A. and was its main support when it seemed to be falling; an active member of the Cosmopolitan lodge, G. U. O. O. F., No. 2935, president of Child's Protective League, member of the colored Federated Charities, also member of Phillis Wheatly hospital board. He comes highly recommended. Men and boys, he asks you to come to the Y. any time and meet him. LINCOLN-DOUGLASS ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES at CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Fifteenth and Linden Streets TUESDAY EVENING, FEB- RUARY 12, 1918 Under the Auspices of The Des Moines Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Song—"Star Spangled Banner." Invocation—Rev. H. E. King. Instrumental Selection—Miss Mildred Griffin. Reading—"Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address"—William Oney. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Dalza Hammitt, Soprano. Address—"Lincoln"—Hon. Geo. W. Clarke, Ex-Governor of Iowa. Selection—Quartette: Miss Ethel Bowmer, Mrs. C. B. Woods, Chas. B. Woods, Jr., and Theodore Pemberton. Piano Solo—Mr. Earl Cason, 366th Infantry. Vocal Solo—Miss Maurine Gibson, Contralto. Address—"Douglass"—Chaplain Allen O. Newman, 366th Infantry, National Army. Vocal Solo—Mr. John Garrigher, 366th Infantry. Piano Selection—Mr. Clyde Le Officers of the Des Moines Branch President—Elbert R. Hall. Vice President—Dr. W. H. Lowry. Secretary—Mrs. S. L. Birt. Treasurer—Rev. H. A. Perry. Meetings Committee. Dr. J. A. Jefferson Mrs. J. L. Thompson Mrs. Geo. C. Young Ushers. Wm. T. Jones Rufus B. King M. E. Cassell Harrison Gould Archie A. Alexander Branham N. Hyde Following the program, refreshments will be served in the dining hall of the church by the ladies of the Corinthian Aid Society. --- BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, FEB. 8. 1918 Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. Send money by postoffice order. money order, express or draft, to The bystander Company. All subscriptions payable in advance. Advertising rates for display ads, 26 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. 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Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon classes, all societies, all religious de the event. Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of al personal whims or ideas. EDITORIALS ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 1912—1865. On next Tuesday, February 12th, the American people will celebrate the natal day of their greatest statesman, philosopher and president that America has yet produced, that immortal, clean-cut and sympathetic feature of Abraham Lincoln. Our first martyred president, the emancipator of a race and the saviour of the American people from further shame, sin and humiliation. Lincoln, like the average colored man, had further to climb to reach the average white man's qualification, then from this standard to that of president. Yet Lincoln was born in poverty among the common people, in a one-room log house in one of the poorest counties of Kentucky, La Rue, with no schooling and with Aesop's Fables, a spelling book and the Bible he marched to the president's mansion in the white house, loved, honored and revered by all people. His great life is an inspiration to every American youth. An Appeal by G. W. Robinson, Pastor Coriathian Baptist Church, Des It should not be as it is among the people of the Afro-Americans that they have to be so often asked to support, maintain and read a good Negro newspaper. Many of our best representative citizens speak so discouraging of the Negro press. But after all it is the only source through which the true version of our progress can be obtained. If our papers could get the proper support how soon could THE FORT OF MIDDLEBURG Statue of mancipation. Saint Gaudens, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill. there be a few substantial dailies by Negroes. Here in Des Moines we have more han six thousand Negroes. Some of them are of the most progressive of any people. Many of them are making a good support for their families, their church and their country. But not one-third of these citizens are supporting our papers. Not only the one published here in our city, but nowhere else. Too, there are many who pay weekly and monthly for our great dailies and fall to pay yearly for our poorly supported Negro papers. Friends, this ought not to be. We ought to support the Negro press with our subscriptions, with our advertisements, with our influence. The preacher in his pulpit should sound the keynote often to his people about the Negro press. The doctor should tell his patient, the lawyer his clients, the grocer his customer. By so doing we could have a source to let the world know we are rising. I do appeal to every Negro citizen to support and encourage the Negro press. MONUMENTS TO ABRAHAM LINCOLN. In this issue will be found five monuments erected to Abraham Lincoln. Two of these are in Europe, the statue of Emancipation in Florence, Italy, and the American-Scottish soldiers' memorial at Edinburgh, Scotland. The monument located in Lincoln Park, Washington, D. C., is properly known as Freedom's Memorial. It was erected by the Western Sanitary Commission of St. Louis, Mo., with funds solely contributed by emancipated citizens of the United States, who were declared free by the proclamation of President Lincoln. The first contribution of $5.00 was made by Charlotte Scott, an ex-slave of Virginia. Her contribution being the first earnings in freedom and consecrated, by her suggestion and request on the day she heard of Presiden Lincoln's death, to build a monument to his memory. COLORED FOOD EXPERT IN CONSULTATION AT WASHINGTON. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Feb. 2.—Professor George W. Carver, director of the Tuskegee Experiment Station, has just returned from Washington, District of Columbia, where he went at the invitation of the department of agriculture, to demonstrate the sweet potato products which he has been experimenting with successfully during the past year. Professor Carver reports that his meeting in Washington was most encouraging and states that it is the purpose of the government to make future experiments with the sweet potato to ascertain how some of the eighty-eight products which he has worked out may be used in connection with the nation's war program of food economy. Concerning the dried sweet potato, one of the products which Professor Carver has been experimenting with, The Rural New Yorker says: "Prof. Geo. W. Carver of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama recently sent us samples of dried sweet potatoes, the first we have ever seen. They came in excellent condition, and our people pronounced, them quite equal to the fresh product when cooked. It was only necessary to soak them for a short time, and then cook in the ordinary way. These potatoes came in such excellent condition, and were so THE BYSTANDER MENTS TO ABRAHAM L RAHAM LINCOLN Lincoln Memorial and Tomb, Springfield, Ill. Statue in Fairmont Park, Philadelphia near to the fresh product, that it seems as if this preparation of the sweets ought to become a great industry." Reason Enthroned. Because meats are so tasty they are consumed in great excess. This sav 1-wheat use mo 2-meat use mo 3-fats use jus 4-sugar use and s the cause U.S. FOOD ADM heat use more heat use more j ats use just eat sugar use sy and serve because of U.S. FOOD ADMINISTR save 1-wheat use more corn 2-meat use more fish & beans 3-fats use just enough 4-sugar use syrups and serve the cause of freedom U.S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION WHEATLESS BISCUITS. DELICIOUS CORN MUFFINS Parched cornmeal is the feature of these excellent wheatless biscuits. 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DUKE SALES COMPANY Muscatine, - Iowa. 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 To Satisfy You SAM. BURNS THE TAILOR & CLEANER 772 West 9th St. Popular, Priced Gents Furnishing Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD. PROP. A LINE OF TORACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal. 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, - IOWA. Soldier Feel in a Death Crisis? rap—with only one chance in a million of a life-and-death crisis? How does he be millionth chance that he takes to escape? the experiences they have gone through, trench raiders, submarine commanders, they saw, heard and felt. To read these set an entirely new viewpoint of the war. How Does a Soldier Feel in a Life-and-Death Crisis? He was caught—like a rat in a trap—with only one chance in a million of coming out alive. He thought of—— What does a soldier think of in a life-and-death crisis? How does he feel? What does he do? What is the millionth chance that he takes: to escape? While trembling and hot from the experiences they have gone through, over two hundred men—airmen, trench raiders, submarine commanders, grenade throwers—have told what they saw, heard and felt. To read these stories of personal adventure is to get an entirely new viewpoint of the war. A Close-Up of the War Newspapers and magazines treat the war along broad, general lines—they speak of nations and armies. But these stories tell you about the most daring, audacious and heroic deeds of individuals. They tell of exploits which even now you think could happen. No professional author in the history of literature could tell such stories, for no man's imagination could think them up. Yet these stories is true—and so startling that the mind simply stays a wonder. They would thrill a man with blood as a fish. The Review of Reviews has collected these two hundred and more volumes, containing altogether 1600 pages, probably illustrated. 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He returned Wednesday. ‘The pastor will speak Sunday morn- ing from the subject, “Salvation By Work.” Be in your seat at 10:45 a. m. Every department: of the church is alive and at work. We are looking for the greatest of church years. ‘The Sunday school is one of te best in the northwest. The B. Y. P. U. will inspire any one at any time. ‘The people have a mind to work, ~The Ushers club will give a box en- tertainment at the residence of Bro. J. H. Spriggs, 1060 W. Fourteerith street, February 21. Our choir js-rated in, Class A, not only in Des Moines, but in the north- west. Now if you do not believe it, come out on Sunday at either service and be convinced. Si A A, Me CUS ee The executive board of the A. C. E. League met with Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Davis of Clark sree on Fri- day last. Sixteen members were pres- ent. The league is in a flourishing condition. Two of the members of the league are exper Endeavorers and three chairmen have pissed the effi- ciency’ test. “It is‘ hoped’ that every chairman in the league will prepare for the test. Sunday was Decision Day in the league. Three young women decided for Christ and united with the church. One young man was transferred from associate to active membership in the league. ‘Young People’s Day will be observ- ed at this church with appropriate ceremonies on Sunday. The morning sermon. by he pasor, “Chrisian Effi- ciency.” At 3 p. m, the C. E. mass meeting will be held. All he young peoples’ societies of the city have been invited. Chaplain Neuman of Camp Dodge will be the speaker of the aft- ernéon. A guartet'from Camp Dodge will furnish the music.. Mr. E. N. Warren will present the service flag to the church. Quarterly meeting February 17th, P. E. Ferribee in charge. ‘A number of ladies met at the par- sonage on Thursday and organized a new church club, to be known as the 4«§, L, Birt Club.” The club will work for the new-St. Paul and aid the pas- tor in his official labors, Mrs. Izora Mackey. was elected president and Mrs. Rubenia Harper, secreatry. Mrs. John L: Thompson has been quite sick this week. Mr. Gus Watkins is very sick just as we, go to press, with ptomaine poisoning. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Calloway an- nounce the arrival of a fine boy Janu- ary 2ist. Mother and son doing nice- ly. Lieut. C. J, Adams of Co. K, 366th infantry, underwent an operation the past week for removal of adenoids at the, base hospital. Miss Gretchen Tucker left Monday night for Kansas City, Kans., to spend two weeks visiting her grandmother and aunt. Mrs. C. A. Cleggett came down from ‘Ames, Iowa, Sunday, to see her daughter, Mrs, Wm. Jones, who has been very sick, but is improving nice- ly. She is home from the hospital. Mr. Claude D. Crowley of 145 Sher- idan avenue was taken to the Metho- dist hospital Monday, suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. He is re ported better at this writing. Mr. Andy Fisher, who is employed at the Shrine temple building, is real sick with pneumonia.. He was taken to the Methodist hospital last Monday for a much needed rest. peer The CWWarisn club -will meet with Mrs. Thornton’ Adams, 922 Twenty- third street, February 13th. All mem- bers are urged to be present and re- Port. The Union Baptist Improvement club will. give a goal social at the home of Mrs: John Miller on Satur- E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Complying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. aap West Third Street Phone Wal. 2318 5 R. Hobson W. L. Berry LONDON’S POOL HALL Cho'ce Line of Cizarr, Candy and Soft Drinks. i . W. SMITH, Prop. |day evening, February 9th. All are invited to attend. Mrs. J, Miller, pres- ident; Mrs, J. Tate, secretary. Captain Kelley of the 366th “infan- try, Camp Dodge, donated $5.00 to the Protection Home through the Young Women’s club, which meets every Wednesday evening at the Home. Lieut. Blocker, 866th infantry, has been confined to the base hospital the past week, also Lieut. Morris, Lieut. Carter Brown is very seriously ill with pneumonia. He is improving, but not out of danger. Mr. Jerold Hayes entertained 175 of his friends at his birthday party Mon- day.evening,.February.4th. Mr. Hayes appreciates the many beautiful pres- ents given him by his friends. ‘ The Mary B. Talbert club met Tues- day with Mrs. Ousley. After the bus- iness session a program was rendered. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. R. N. Hyde, 821 Thirteenth street, Tuesday, February 19th. Mrg. Rubenia Harper, who-has been visiting in Indiana, Ilinois and Ken- tucky, has returned home. She was accompanied by her niece, Thelma Hortense, whose father, Amos L. Holt, is “somewhere” with the 370th in- fantry. The Callanan club gave their play, entitled “Cornelia Pickle Plaintiff,” at St. Paul's church on February 4th, the proceeds -of which are to go to the building fund of the new St. Paul. They realized about twenty-tive dol- lars, for which they wish to thank their friends for their patronage. Mrs. Izora Hickman left last Sun- day night for Minneapolis, where she will complete a course in mantcuring and massaging. She expects to re- ‘turn in April, when she will establish ‘beauty parlors on Ninth and Grand avenue. ‘Mr. Harry Clay, son of Mr. Henry Clay, who has been in Dakota for the past three years, has been called home on account of the draft. He has been examined and will return to Dakota on Sunday to await his call to go into training. . He has been working a claim and doing fine. _ Lieutenant W, Hf. Thompson, who has been confined to the hospital; is able to be out now. His little child is also improving. Secretary R. L. De Frantz, interna- tional secretary of the Army Y. M. C. A. of New York, spent Thursday in our city visiting officially the Army Y. M.C. A. at Camp Dodge. The members of the Officers’ Wives association held their regular meeting at the Park Street Army Y. M. C. A. Friday, February 1st. From there the ladies went to the Y. M. C. A. at Camp Dodge and gave a musical en- tertainment for the enjoyment of tne soldiers. All seemed to enjoy and highly appreciate the program. Mr. Joseph H. Shepard took sud- denly sick last Saturday with his same old trouble. On Thursday his trouble became so great that he was taken to the Methodist hospital, where he un- derwent a serious operation. At the time we go to press he was resting as well as could be expected with such an operation at his advanced age. His many friends throughout the state will be shocked to hear of the collapse but their fond hope for his speedy re- aneaee Sunday Will Be Get Together Day at the Army Y. M. C. A., 10th and Park Streets. ‘All of the men who are interested in the young men and boys of the city are earnestly requested to be present at 3:00 and bring another man with you. This will be an informal meet- ing, where each one may add his bit to the success of the Y. M. C. A. This is a wonderful opportunity for this city, Come one, come all. Welcome. Eduard Ross, Secretary. 7 ‘The Mme. C. J. Walker club that was recently organized to assist in entertaining Mme. Walker while in the city, will meet Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the residnece of the pres- ident,.Mrs.. Mary Mease-Scott, 1040 Fourth Street Place, at which time Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Douglass Memorial Committee, re- quests that all those in the ticket sell- ing contest will make their final re- port and she will award the prize, a splendid life size portrait of Douglass, in honor of whose one hundred and first anniversary the Mme. Walker lecture is being given. ke ee COMPANY MOTHERS INSTALL —- poRTRAITS IN CAMP DODGE “Y.” ‘The Negro company mothers, under the direction of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, will give a special program at the col- tred Y. M. C. A. building at Camp Dodge tomorrow evening, at which time they will present and formally install in the building life size por- traits of seven great Americans who have been in some way connected with the progress of the Negro race or with the present war. Installation address- es will be delivered-on he portraits Sf Abraham Lincoln, by Mrs. John L. Thompson; Crispus Attucks, by Mrs. GG, Neihols; Toussaint Louverture, L; Mrs. E. R. Hall; General Grenville M. Dodge, for whom the camp is named, by Mrs, Mattie Brooks; Book- er T. Washington, by Mrs. W. H, Lowry; Frederick Douglass, by Mrs. R. N. Hyde, and President Woodrow Wilson, by Mrs. Jessye E. McClain. Mrs, Rev. Bates will have charge of the music, DEMOCRACY'S WAR America’s Greatest Cereal Crop Is Now: Moving to Market. MAINSTAY IN NATION’S CRISIS. Surpius Wheat of the United States Has Been Sent to Famine Threat- ened Eurepe. America's great corn crop, exceed- ing 3,000,000,000 bushels, will save the world’s food situation, officials of the United States food administration be- leve. Corn Is the nation’s best food cereal, housewives are beginning to. realize, It contains all the elements needed to keep the body In a state of health and when used according to the scores of ‘tried recipes, especially when com- ‘bined with an added portion of oil or fat, will sustain life indefinitely. In- dian warriors in colonfal days lived on parched corn alone for many days at a time, and at Valley Forge parched corn was at times the sole ration of the Continental soldiers. Owing to transportation difficulties caused by the war the corn crop moved more slowly to market this year than ever before. Now, however, the cereal is reaching the millers and consumers. In the meantime the nation's surplus wheat has been sent to Europe. Today there are approximately 30 bushels of corn for every American, ‘This quantity ts greater by five busb- els than in former years. Corn has become the nation’s main- stay in the crisis of war. Just as this cereal saved the first American colonists from famine on many occasions, just as It served as a staple food during the War of the Rev- olution and during the Civil War, King Corn has again come to the front in the nation’s battle with autocracy, Corn meal is finding greatly increas- ed use In the making of ordinary white bread. Hundreds of housewives and many of the larger bakers are mixing 20 per cent. corn meal with wheat flour to make leavened bread. This kind of a mixture ia worked and baked in the same recipes and with the same methods that apply to straight wheat bread. Corn bread—using corn meal entire- ly—is gaining a greater popularity than ever’ before. Housewives are coming to realize that every pound of wheat saved in America means a pound of wheat released for shipment to the nations with which America Is associ- ated in the war. ‘There are a score of corn products that today possess unusual importance for Americans. Corn syrup for swect- ening corn cakes and buckwheat cakes and for-use-In. the kitchen Instead of granulated sugar 1s one of the leading products made from corn. Corn oil, excellent for frying and for every other purpose filled by salad ofls, is appearing on the market In large quantities. It comes from the germ of the corn, MADE-IN-GERMANY LIES CIRCULATED IN CANADA Canada is also having trouble with Made-in-Germany lies calculated to hinder Canadian food conservation ac- cording to an official statement re- ceived from the Canadian food con- troller by the United States food ad- ministration. The stories bothering Canada are of the same general character as those the “United States food administra- ‘tor recently denounced In this coun- try, such as the ridiculous salt and blueing famine fakes andthe ‘report ‘that the government would selze housewives’ stocks of home canned goods. ‘The Canadian food controller est!- mates that when the people listen to and pass.on such stories, each one has the power of destruction that les in a battalion of soldiers. “Stories without even a vestige of foundation have been’ scattered broad- cast,” said the Canadian statement. “Nor have they come to life casuaily. They have started simultaneously in different parts of the country and in each instance have been calculated to arouse public indignation, “They are insidious, subtle, persist- ent. Bit by bit they dissipate public trust, the great essential in the work of food control. “Tt Hes with every individual to for- bear from criticism; to refrain from passing on the vagrant and harmful atory, and thus the more effectively to co-operate in work which is going to mean more than the majority of people yet realize.” + Infailible Indication. ~ ‘When a man says he merely plays for pastime, the indications are he ‘ouite loser.—Atchison Globe. Much More Than Your Money’s Worth Svz'srn."ohit7 The Original Economy Fabrice See. K loth 2/44 1m. wide, 81/1 tO es: 8 the pa. fot Dard went Tally ett Me He, Sree gemeae gt aos forts cana aes eee) LESHER, WHITMAN & CO., Inc., 881 Broadway, New York City FS. Acton thie advice. If zour dealer dove mot fe them, iat ent eat Oded postal tea posal cate . pia nape sire * esiortod mae to we We wil ‘samples at once, be eaeeenins aus Sonia Resigns Eipatasave’se eae 4 cee r. 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Certain articles of diet tend to check movements of the bowels. The most common of these are cheese, tea and boiled milk. On the other hand raw fruits, especially apples and bananas, also graham bread and whole wheat bread promote a movement of the bowels. When the bowels are badly constipated, however, the sure way is to take one or two of Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper. The Bystander needs your subscription. Why not subscribe now. J. Alvin Jefferson, M. D. Since the teeth bear a close relationship to the digestive tract, we feel that it would not be out of order at this time to consider the food tube and its most common disease, constipation. The food tube or the alimentary tract as it is called extends from the mouth throughout the whole extent of the body. This tube is made up of a muscular coat running in a circular and PETER B. lengthwise direction. The object of these small muscles is to carry or force the food forward. Its action may be compared to that of the heart muscle. When the heart is beating at the rate of 72 times to the minute, we say that is normal, but if there is a period of fright or excitement and the heart beats 120 times to the minute, we say that we have palpitation; so it is with the muscles of the digestive tube. When they contract about twenty times a minute, the food moves along its extent at a normal rate, but if a strong cathartic is taken or some intestinal disturbance through error in diet is present, they may contract at the rate of 60 or 70 times a minute, giving rise to what is known as diarrhoea, but if this muscular coat becomes inactive, we have what is known as constipation. Our food tube is lined from the mouth throughout by a mucous membrane. Embedded in this membrane are a number of glands. In the THE BYSTANDER mouth we have the salivary glands, the stomach the gastric glands, in the intestines the intestinal glands. We also have glands from the pancreas and liver. The juices secreted by these are aids to digestion, preparing food for the blood. Should all or any set of these glands become diseased our digestive powers would become diminished. We can readily see how gastritis, gastric ulcers, cancers and constipation may result. Constipation is the chief enemy of the food tract. It is a disease of civilization. Have you stopped to think that civilized man is the only animal that suffers from constipation to any great extent? Constipation is a stranger to the savage, the monkey and all the lower animals. Among the causes of constipation, we find hasty eating, too concentrated diet, irregularity in responding to the call of nature and an insufficient amount of fluids taken into the body. We must condemn the habit of eternally taking laxatives. If one wishes to correct his costive habit, he must eat less fine flour bread and rich steaks and eat more of vegetables and fruits. The farmer who lives upon his carrots, beets, cabbage, turnips, lettuce, spinach, rhubarb and fruits is not worried about constipation. The majority of women and a large percentage of men suffer from constipation. Drugs will not cure constipation. Thomas Carlisle said that we are a nation of dyspeptics. Our American digestion is said to be the worst in the world. It is due to the fact that we eat the things that do not give the bulk needed. The intestinal tract requires plenty of roughness to produce sufficient stimulus to force the waste matter along the tube. Fresh air and exercise are also valuable aids in digestion. Avoid hasty eating. Masticate your food well. Do not take large drafts of ice cold water during meals. Do not overload your stomach. The stomach is your power house, so treat it right. LA BELLE, MO. On January the 16th the friends of Mrs. Edward Holder gave her a very pleasant surprise party, it being her birthday. The guests brought their baskets well laden with everything good to eat. All departed at a late hour wishing Mrs. Holder many more happy birthdays. Mrs. Jennie Ball of Kansas City is visiting at the home of her brother, John Holder, and helping to take care of her aged mother, who is in poor health. Miss Gail Coby was a Kirksville visitor last week. We are proud to know that Mrs. Edward Holder, who has been confined to bed, is able to be up again. Mr. Sylvester Holder was a business caller in Lewistown on Saturday. Mrs. Lola Jackson's brother, Ikie Berry, spent the week-end with her while recovering from la gripe. GALESBURG, ILL. A father and son banquet will be held at all the churches on Tuesday. February 12. The public is cordially invited. Admission, 35 cents. Rev. Garrison attended quarterly meeting services in Monmouth on Sunday. He also spent Monday there. The concert given by the Garrison club Thursday was a grand success. Rev. Owens of Aurora sang five beautiful selections. The people of Galesburg are looking for great things from hte Movement Literary society. Miss Genevieve Green left Sunday evening to spend a few weeks in Kansas City. Mrs. G. Allcon entertained twenty friends at a birthday party Monday evening in honor of her daughter, Verna's 17th birthday. The evening was spent in music and dancing. At a late hour a two-course luncheon was served. All departed wishing Miss Allcon many more happy birthdays. Mrs. A. Hawkins spent the weekend in Monmouth, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. M. Murphy. A large number of boys are expecting to be called February 16th. Malinda Dunbar is preparing for a minstrel. The Masons will give a jass Valentine dance at Central hall on Thursday evening, February 14th. Mrs. W. Brown is visiting in Chicago and other cities. Jessie Harmon, aged 5, died Sunday at 12:30 at St. Mary's hospital, following a siege of illness, which gripped him over a month, beginning with pneumonia December 23. The seriousness of the case necessitated the boy's removal to a hospital, where his sister lies suffering with the same disease. His father died a year ago He leaves to mourn his death his mother, one sister, grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. C. Mitchell, a grandmother of St. Paul. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Webster officiating. Miss Beatrice Anderson entertained twenty friends at a birthday party Monday evening in honor of Mr. H. Pruitt. The evening was spent in dancing and playing cards. A two-course luncheon was served. Mr. Pruitt received many beautiful presents. Out of town guest was Mr. J. Sullivan of Kewanee. In Other Days. Until a New Jersey man tried to corner the potato crop of his neighborhood the mosquito was considered the most undesirable predatory insect produced in that section of the country.—Washington Star. 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