Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander "WITH THE COLORS." Series No. 1. By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa Son's Diary. 7 a. m. Saturday, November 25th— The big red sun is now rising from behind the foothills. The pine covere Blue Ridge mountains are hedging in the low lying fertile valleys, dotted here and there, with small farm huts. As the sun brings a new light to the dwellers of these hills, so a new day brings joy to my soul, which has been sorely tried by the chaos of last night. I am reminded of a song and begin to hum. The boys join me, and soon the strains of "The Trail of the Lone- some Pine" fill the car. We are surprised that we have the courage to sing, after the ordeal of the night and early morning. How can the inhabitants of this beautiful valley have such vulgar thoughts and actions? Is it possible that nature hasn't the power to trans- mit its beauty to hose who live among its grandeurs? Rah! Rah! Rah! The football team of Lynchburg Seminary is returning home, after receiving a good beating from West Virginia Institute. They are a good "bunch" of clean sportsmen, and loud in their praise of their victors, their tutors and school. These Lynchburg boys truly understand the purpose of athletics. They go out to do battle for the good that athletics does a man, and not merely to win a victory. They are better men because they have the true conception of sports. I have become friendly with a number of the boys, and they have invited me to breakfast with them. I accepted their coffee and sandwiches partly because they were tendered in the true hospitable spirit, and partly because I was hungry, after having been cramped up in a car for ten hours without food. I sorely needed something to keep back that inevitable headache which always accompanies a sleepless night. 12:30 p. m. — We are now at Gordonville. The last dim clouds of smoke are visible in the northeast. The train which brought us from across the Mason-Dixon line hither has disappeared around the hills, on its journey to the nation's capital. Our party will now take up the "On to Richmond" trail, and go to the seat of the rebel capital. My parents have always been patriots. When these Virginia rebels were striving hard to destroy "Old Glory," my forefathers were giving their lives' blood that its folds should never trail in the dust. And this is how their children are rewarded! They are Jim Crowed, segregated, and illused, while the rebels' children enjoy the comforts of life. And the government sanctions this! But this is neither here nor there. I am going to pay my debt of honor to my country even though I must be ill-treated while en route to the training station. The savory odor of fried chicken assails us on all sides. Over beside the station a Negro woman is selling chicken fried to adelicious brown, appetizing ham sandwiches, and spicy pumpkin pie. We help ourselves to a plenteous supply. Down the dusty road comes a number of these lunch venders, in single file. Each is dressed in an immaculately white wrapper, and upon their heads they all carry a large tray of edibles, with as much grace as the girls back home wear the latest Parisian millinery. From Gordonsville to Richmond the Tells all about the war; it is fair to Colored people; everyone buys; a tremendous seller; a great friend; a great day; days 29 cents quick for agents' outfit AUSTIN JEKINS CO. F. Street Washington, D. C. Reason Enthroned. Because meats are so tasty they are consumed in great excess. This leads to stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation. Revise your diet, let reason and not a pampered appetite control, then take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets and you will soon be well again. Try it. For sale by all dealers. Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Molnes, Iowa trip was uneventful. At Richmond we changed cars and begin the last lap of our journey. Talk about slow trains through Arkansas They are nothing when compared to slow trains through Virginia. There is a distance of seventy-five miles, in which the train made fifty-two stops. It seemed that we would never get to Newport News. I must confess that I enjoyed a secret satisfaction in being delayed. I am not a coward. I was not compelled to enlist in the army, yet as we neared our destination here arose in my heart a secret longing to be back at the university and among my friends. Something seemed to forbide coming ills. Everyone seemed to hate Newport News. When we felt ourselves being overcome with home sickness, we cheered ourselves with the slang phrase, "It's a great life if we don't weaken." 9:00 p. m. Saturday, November 21th—We arrived in Newport, safe and sound, as they say, and were conveyed to the camp in an army truck. From the time that we alighted from the train until we reached camp all that we heard were tales of woe. The receiving barracks—that is a row of very unsanitary tents where all the men are taken before they are assigned to a company—was pictured to us as a veritable hell. (To be continued.) MME. C. J. WALKER, COLORED WOMAN MILLIONAIRE Calls Herself God's Stewardess. Perhaps the most remarkable of the many remarkable characteristics of Mme. C. J. Walker, America's wealthiest Negro woman, who visited Des Moines last week, is apparently implicit faith in God, which she claims is the secret of her miraculous ascent from the position of a wash woman to that of a millionaire in the short space of twelve years. As an evidence of her sincerity in these declarations she left the sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich., where she had gone for her health, and came to Des Moines upon the invitation of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, of this city, for less than her actual expenses and addressed a large audience of members of both races on Thursday evening, that filled to overflowing West High auditorium, which has a capacity of fifteen hundred persons, with an admission fee of 25 cents, all of which she donated to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Committee, of which Mrs. Brown is chairman. On Friday afternoon she braved the cold to visit the colored soldiers at Camp Dodge, delivered to them a message of patriotism and hope and exhibited to them free of charge the stereotypic views of her quarter of a million dollar home that she is now building at Irvington on the Hudson in New York City, which she says belongs not t o her, but to the Negroes of America and where she said she hoped to b able to entertain the men of the 366th infantry when they return home from the capture of Berlin. On Saturday evening she again braved the elements and found her way to the little Bethel A. M. E. Mission in Northeast Des Moines, where she gave the same lecture to a little handful of her own people, and in addition to donating the entire door receipts made a personal contribution to the property fund of this struggling little congregation. On Sunday morning she occupied the pulpit of the Corinthian Baptist church and told of her love for the Savior in a manner that went to the hearts of all who heard her, and then, to comply with the words of he Savior, she had "saved the best wine until the last," her crowning effort in the estimation of those who hear them all, was her address at the Park St. Army Y. M. C. A. on Sunday afternoon, where without the aid of notes or stereopicon views and without reference to her wealth she held the wrap attention of amixed audience that filled every available space of standing room in the auditorium, including the balcony and overflow room, for more than an hour while she related the story of her miraculous conversion more than a quarter of acerenty age and urged upon her hearers the value of an upright Christian life. Leaving Des Moines on Monday HEADQARTERS FOR POULTRY-PET-BEE SUPPLIES Write For Circular D. The Farmers House of Poultry 305 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Ia. THE MEMORIAL OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN, N.Y. The above cuts are those of Mrs. Ethel Marshall and Mr. Leslie Green, who will present "Because I Love You" at Union Congregational church Thursday evening, February 28th. This entertainment is for the benefit of helping some of our sick and detitute here among us. An offering will be lifted at the door. We solicit the patronage of everybody in the city. A. M. White, manager morning accompanied by Mrs. Brown, Mme, Walker started for Buxton, the only Negro town in the middle west which they reached only after a six mile drive through the cold and where she addressed another large audience at the Buxton opera house that had been arranged by Mrs. E. F. Jones for the benefit of the Douglass Memorial Committee, then took up a voluntary contribution in the name of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to assist in the defense of Dr. Bundy, the Negro dentist of East St. Louis, who is being tried for murder because he assisted some of his people in escaping the mob in the recent race riots in that city. While in Buxton she was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Carter and left Tuesday morning for Kansas City with pleasant recollections of Iowa. GALESBURG. ILL. The night choir gave a song service Sunday evening at Allen chapel. Rev. Garrison, delegate to the bishops' conference in Louisville, Ky., will return home this week. Rev. Scott returned last week, after spending a month in the east. The minstrel given at Odd Fellows hall on Monday evening by the M. L. D. was a grand success. A large audience was present. People from Monmouth and Kewanee were present. Dancing was enjoyed. The stewardess will give a chicken supper at the A. M. E. church on Thursday, February 28th. A large crowd attended the Valentine dance at Central on Wednesday night. Mr. Richard Duke, Sr., passed away Tuesday morning at his home, 791 Abington street. Funeral arrangements will be dated later. The A. L. C. was entertained at the home of Mrs. E. Richardson on Thursday, February 21. Miss M. Smalley is spending a few days in Rock Island visiting relatives and friends. Miss G. Crawford, agent for the Defender, has turner it over to Mrs. E. Reynolds. Mr. W. Hazel of Duluth, Minn., who was called here to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. J. Hazel, Jr. returned home Monday. Mr. Wagoner while at his work last week had the misfortune for a brick wall to blow down on him. His hip and leg were broken. He is resting as easily as could be expected at this writing. Little John Henry Berry had the bad misfortune to burn his hand. Mrs. P. Anderson is poorly at this writing. Mr. A. Hawkins is on the sick list. Jeraldeal Harmon is much improved at this writing. The mock trial which was presented by the Literary society of W. E. Friday evening was very successful. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Ella Maupin is on the sick list. Mrs. John Green, who has been sick for some weeks, is able to be up again. The Vine Street and Broadway Baptist Sewing Circle met Friday last at the home of Mrs. Tom Adams. A delightful evening was spent. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. C. Harris. There will be a patriotic program given Friday evening at the Vine Street and Broadway church. Baby Alonzo Udell Harris is on the sick list. The Vine Street and Broadway Baptist Sunday school is progressing nicely. Mrs. H. McGill, the hair dresser of our city, will please you in any kind of hair work. Mrs. Earl Baxtor of Shelbina, Mo., passed through Macon en route for Salt Lake City, Utah, where she will make it her home. Mrs. Baxtor spent a fe whours with her sister, Miss Bervada, who is a student of W. C. Mrs. Baxtor will be remembered as Miss Corinne Pickett. Mrs. Earnest Finney of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city, the guest of relatives. Mrs. Vina Smith remains better as we go to press. Quite a number of out of town visitors will attend the dance Monday in our city. Miss Leona Davis of Clarence, Mo., has returned to resume her course at Western college, after spending afew days at her home. Miss Louise Smith, a student of Western college, is visiting at her hom ein Kirksville, Mo. Mrs. N. Young of Headville spent a few days, the guest of her daughter. Rev. A. R. Fox preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mr. James Gordon is expected soon in our city for a visit. Miss N. Taylor, the missionary instructor of Western college, made a business trip to Shelbina, Mo. Rev. A. M. Bird was called to Milan, Mo., to preach the funeral of Mr. Jackson, who died Saturday at his home. Subscribe for The Bystander. MOBERLY NEWS The weather has been very severe here this winter. The scarcity of water has added greatly to the discomforts of winter. There has been much sickness, and many deaths also. Mrs. Maria Harvey died Sunday of pneumonia. Mrs. Harvey was a consistent Christian-lady, possessed of many sterling qualities, and the many virtues of a Christian lady. She leaves two daughters and six sons to mourn her sad demise. Private Bryant Harvey of Camp Funston attended the funeral. Mrs. Lena Smith died last week, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Smith will be greatly missed, for to know her was to love her. She leaves a husband, father, one sister and four brothers to mourn her sad demise. We extend our sympathies to the sorrowing relatives. Mrs. Renzy Renfro died at the home of her mother-in-law. Mrs. Renfro leaves a husband, two brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. We extend our sympathies. Mr. Will Ham of Topeka, Kan, and Mr. Butch Haw of Leavenworth, Kan, attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Renfro. Mr. Renzy Renfro of Salt Lake, Utah, also attended the funeral of his wife. Privates Selmon, Robinson, Orie Richardson, Sherman Gooch and Corporal Ora Lynch spent Sunday, visiting relatives and friends. They report the Moberly boys doing well in Camp Funston. Mrs. Addie Brown and Mr. John Brown remain on the sick list. Mrs. Henry Taylor is still visiting in Chicago. Quite a number of Moberly young people attended the dance given in Macon on Monday night. Mrs. Ella Franklin and Mrs. Amanda Coates remain seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Renfro and little son of Columbia-attended the funeral of Mr. Renfro's sister-in-law, Mrs. Reny Renfro. Mrs. Nannie Street of Kansas City also attended the funeral. Mrs. Katie Derrick was called to Jacksonville, Mo., to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Maria Washington. The colored people of Moberly have organized a Red Cross chapter, under the leadership of Prof. L B. Quinn and Mrs. A B. Brooks. They have forty members at this writing. We are sure so good a cause will prosper and the membership will be greatly increased at the next meeting. Light and Power HOOVER SUCTION SWEEPERS THOR WASHERS WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES. EDISON MAZDA LAMPS. DES MOINES ELECTRIC CO. Mrs. Anthony Williams had the misfortune to fall down stairs and break her foot. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Her daughter, Miss Lee Etta Owens, of St. Louis, was called home to attend her until she can use her foot. The churches are progressing nicely. The social affair at the A. M. E. church Friday night was a brilliant success. Mrs. Clyde Kizer entertained a few friends at a Valentine party Thursday night at the elegant home of Mrs. Lula Ball. The Ladies' Patriotic club held a business session with Miss Esther Callaway on Saturday. They are knitting many useful things for the soldiers. The Art club will meet with Mrs. Grady Jackson on Thursday. Mrs. Wm. Bartlett is on the sick list. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. Mrs. C. Clark passed away Thursday morning. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the McKinley Baptist church. Service officiated by Rev. Saunders and interment in Chippianock cemetery. Mr. Albertson, one of the soldiers from New York, departed for home Saturday evening. Mr. Dayis, a soldier, spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Miss C. Reynolds and they all attended service at the Baptist church. Sunday evening at Rev. Saunders' church was held a Lincoln-Douglass program. Mr. P. Thompson was out to breakfast Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Walkup. Mrs. B. Morton and baby are on the sick list. Mrs. A. Critz is getting along just fine at the hospital. Miss C. Reynolds was hostess on Thursday evening at a Valentine party in honor of two soldiers. There were about twenty-five present. The evening was spent in games and music. At a late hour a repast was served. Please don't forget the guessing contest at the Baptist church Tuesday, February 26th. The P. E. committee has a musical February 28th. Don't forget the big doings at the Masonic hall March 1st. Mrs. Officer has the measles at her home. Mr. J Woens passed away Monday noon at the Moline hospital. Mr. J. Baine was entertained on Thursday at a Valentine party in honor of his birthday at the home of his aunt, Mrs. G. Pearson. The home of Mr. Butler was ruined by fire Sunday evening. For Round Shoulders. An excellent exercise to straighten round shoulders—good for girls or women who have to sit a good deal—is performed by placing a thin stick or wand across the back and letting it run out through the bent elbows. The arms are bent so that the hands rest on the chest. Keep the arms and shoulders pressed back and down and walk about the room in this way for five or ten minutes. A man would wonder at the mighty things which have been done by degrees and gentle augmentations. Diligence and moderation are the best steps whereby to climb to any excellency.—Owen Fellham. The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Mr. Harry Lavell returned home Friday evening. Mr. W. H. Roberts of 1124 N. Sixth street W. is confined to his home with pneumonia. The mask entertainment given by Aletha Household, No. 2646, G. U. O. O. F., Thursday evening, February 14th, was a success. Mrs. Alice Wicks of Keokuk was in the city Sunday, called by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Black of Ft. Madison visited relatives in the city. Mr. J. B. Nelson, who has been quite sick, is able to resume his duties at his tonsilular parlor. Mr. James Warren, the senior porter of the R. I., is confined to his home at this writing. Mrs. Elizabeth Carter is much better at this writing. Mrs. A. G. Jackson entertained the Art and Literature club Monday afternoon. A two-course luncheon was served. Under the management of A. M. White, Mrs. Ethel Marshall and Mr. Leslie Green will present "Because I Love You" at the Union Congregational church Thursday evening, February 28th, for the especial purpose of helping some of these people. Everybody most cordially invited. Abdications of History. Ever since dynasties have existed there are records of kings having abdicated from one cause and another. Far back in the misty past one monarch gave up his throne because he was "wearied with dominion;" another retired out of preference for the freedom of private life; a third hid down his crown because his schemes failed; still another abdicated in a fit of melancholy; and there are two instances in which kings left their thrones because they were unable to cope with national crisis. Where the Real Danger Lies. A Boston physician has sounded the warning that there is more or less danger in wearing clothes. There may be, but the most danger lies in the path of a man who attempts to trip mercily through this life clad in filtered sunshine and a two days' growth of whiskers. Conservation of Worry. "Does your husband worry about the grocery bill?" "No; he says there's no sense in both himself and the grocer worrying over the same bills." TOBACCO HABIT Games is happy your health, pleasure life, avoid strenuous travel, vigorous health, but you should not worry about games. 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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 all personal whims or ideas. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. (Last Week.) Miss Demaris Reescor, the 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Reescor, passed away January 27th at the Homeopathic hospital at Iowa City, after an illness of six weeks. The funeral services were old at the Second Baptist church Wednesday, January 30th, conducted by Rev. P. Thomas. She leaves to mourn her loss a mother and father and a host of relatives and friends. Miss Anna Perkins of Farmington, Mr. Oleander Perkins of Croton and Rev. Hubbard of Fairfield were called here to attend the funeral of Demaris Reescor. Messrs. Fred Price, Clifford Carter, Wm. Hubbard and Tony Esthol of Fairfield attended Lowery's Minstrel. Mrs. Irene Neal entertained at 6 o'clock dinner January 25th. Out of town guests were Miss Wilburn and Meedams Allen, Perkins and Price of Fairfield. After attending Lowery's Minstrel the guests went to the home of Miss Bernice Page. Music was rendered on the piano and victrola. Mrs. C. Hubbard was a visitor here Friday. Mrs. Florence Watts has returned from Iowa City, where she underwent an operation. Miss Genevieve Watts and Mr. June Taylor were quietly married on January 30th. Mr. Thomas Robison has returned from several days' visit in Fairfield. This Is Our Winter of Test SRVING food is a local problem for each community. Prices and definite rules for every one cannot be S SERVING cal pl comm and every formulated. It is a duty for each one to eat only so much as is necessary to maintain the human body healthy and strong. This winter of 1918 is the period when is to be tested here in America whether our people are capable of voluntary individual sacrifice to save the world. That is the purpose of the organization of the United States Food Administration—by voluntary effort to provide the food that the world needs. U.S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION The Mothers' Council met at the home of Mrs. John Greenup on February 6th. After the regular business routine, Mrs. Everett Reed read a paper on "The Child's First School Days." The next meeting will be held February 20th at the home of Mrs. Oscar Green. Mrs. Clay Reed will have a paper on "Sunday—The Child and Play." Mrs. Mary White received the sad news of the death of her son, George, who died at Keokuk, Iowa, of pneumonia. Mrs. White has the sympathy of the community in her sad bereavement. The Bishop Allen club held an afternoon tea at the home of Mrs. Eugene Patterson on Tuesday. It was quite a success. The King's Daughters held a Valentine afternoon tea February 14th at the home of Mrs. Clay Reed. It was a decided success. HOCKING, IOWA. (Last Week.) Mrs. Oscar Roper and Miss Virginia Craig visited a few days in Des Miones at the home of Mrs. Ada McCraven. Miss Virginia Craig returned home Thursday, after visiting Mrs. Oscar Roper. The social given last week by the Willing Workers club was a success. We had Mr. Chas, Lewis, Miss Nettie Finks and Mr. Mosley of Hiteman. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robinson visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carthon at Hocking No. 3. Mr. Roy Burns and Mr. Joe Edmunds visited in Des Moines over Sunday. The Willing Workers' club met Sunday at the home of the president, Mrs. Mabel Robinson. Mrs. J. A. Roper is improving slowly. MONMOUTH, ILL. (Last Week.) Rev. N. J. McCrocken returned here Tuesday, after conducting communion services at Burlington A. M. E. church Sabbhaht Mr and Mrs. George Neil were here for a few days' stay from Peoria. An excellent Abraham Lincoln program was rendered at the Calvary Baptist church Sabbath evening. Mrs. S. P. Maupin, president of the Missouri club, announces that her club will give an entertainment and program at the St. James A. M. E. church on February 21st. Miss Viola Merriel and Mr. Jas Williams, both of this place, were united in marriage by Rev. G. Ferguson of the Christian church. They will leave shortly for Peoria, Ill., where they will make their future home. Mrs. Rose Jones was taken to the hospital Sunday, where she underwent an operation Tuesday morning. Her condition is quite critical. Mr. Jim Johnson entertained the Bible class of the Calvary Baptist church at his home on N. D street. The teachers of the on St. James A. M. E. church met Wednesday evening with Miss Mary Brown. Mr. Curtis Peoples is quite sick. Mr. Jim Johnson has also been suffering with neuralgia. Mrs. Margaret Collins is quite poorly. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (Last Week.) Twin City lodge, No. 12, K. of P., initiated a class of fifteen on February 2. The marriage of Miss Helen E. Roberts and Clifford S. Lee took place Wednesday evening, February 6th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roberts, 1124 N. Sixth street W. Promptly at 8:40, as Miss Annette Morgan played the wedding march, the bridal party descended the stairs, led by little Agnes Lewis, the flower girl. Dr. W. H. Beshears acted as best man and Miss Eva Field-, bridesmaid. The ceremony wasc performed by Rev. A. Ford, the ring service being used. At the conclusion of the ceremony Wm. Brown, Jr., sang "Good Bye" and "Afterwards." The bride was gowned in white crepe de chine and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. Her veil was draped by orange blossoms. The bridesmaid wore pale blue satin and carried roses. Immediately after the ceremony a wedding supper of three courses was served. The bride is the only child and an accomplished musician. Mr. Lee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lee. Mr. J. W. Harrison and Leonard Lavell returned Sunday evening from Chicago, Ill. Louise Jones of Minneapolis is visiting relatives in the city. Miss Clara Harper left for Estherville on Sunday night. Miss Wilmuth Lavell is indisposed at this writing. Curt cage, a parent Mrs. ter, a week wa. Minnie definite Mr. party pents, M First February day. T his girl Mr. James Brooks of Minneapolis made a business trip in the city Monday THE UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION SAYS: There is no royal road to food conservation. We can only accomplish this by the voluntary action of our whole people, each element in proportion to its means. It is a matter of equality of burden, a matter of minute saving and substitution at every point in the 20,000,000 kitchens, on the 20,000,000 dinner tables, and in the 2,000,000 manufacturing, wholesale and retail establishments of the country. Mrs. Mary Horne was hostess to the Art and Literature club Monday afternoon. Luncheon was served after regular business. Mr. Z. Taylor is able to be out, after being confined to his bed for several days. Mrs. J. Emma Milligan has returned from Burlington, where she was called by illness of her son. Mr. J. B. Nelson is very ill at this writing. Mr. Reasby was injured at the starch works today. Was taken to Mercy hospital. (Last Week.) We are just emerging from a very unusual condition of affairs, which no doubt is general all over the country. The severe cold weather and snow storms, the extreme scarcity of fuel causing no end of anxiety. The advent of milder weather bringing about a great change. To conserve fuel a number of churches have held union services at the Y. M. C. A. No services have been held at Bethel A. M. E. church for some weeks. The few gathering at the parsnage for morning worship. It is hoped normal conditions will soon prevail and activity will again be in evidence. the funeral of Bertha Beatrice Renfro, aged two years, who passed away at the home of her parents on First avenue on Monday, February 4, was held Wednesday afternoon Interment was made in Springdale cemetery. FACE the FACTS LET us face the facts. The war situation is critical. Unless the Allies fight as they never yet have fought, defeat threatens. Hungry men cannot fight at their best; nor hungry nations. France, England, and Italy are going hungry unless we feed them. Wheat Savings—They must have wheat. It is the best food to fight on. It is the easiest to ship. We alone can spare it to them. By saving just a little—less than a quarter of what we ate last year—we can support those who are fighting our battles. And we can do it without stinting ourselves. We have only to substitute another food just as good. The Corn of Plenty—Corn is that food. There's a surplus of it. Providence has been generous in the hour of our need. It has given us corn in such bounty as was never known before. Tons of corn. Trainloads of corn. Five hundred million bushels over and above our regular needs. All we have to do is to learn to appreciate it. Was ever patriotic duty made so easy? And so clear? America's Own Food—Corn! It is the true American food. The Indians, hardiest of races, lived on it. Our forefathers adopted the diet and conquered a continent. For a great section of our country it has blong een the staff of life. How well the South fought on it, history tells. Now it can help America win a world war. Learn Something—Corn! It isn't one food. It's a dozen. It's a cereal. It's a vegetable. It's a bread. It's a dessert. It's nutritious; more food value in it, dollar for dollar, than meat or eggs or most other vegetables. It's good to eat; how good you don't know until you've had corn-bread properly cooked. Best of all, it's plentiful and it's patriotic. Corn's Infinite Variety—How much do you know about corn? About how good it is? About the many delicious ways of cooking it? And what you miss by not knowing more about it? Here are a few of its uses: There are at least fifty ways to use corn meal to make good dishes for dinner, supper, lunch or breakfast. Here are some suggestions: HEARTY DISHES The recipes are in Farmers' Bulletin 565, "Corn Meal as a Food and Ways of Using It," free from the Department of Agriculture (Last Week.) Curtis C. Bush has returned to Chicago, after a two weeks' visit with his parents. parents. Mrs. Chas. I. Thompson and daughter, Isabelle, have returned home from Rock's visit in Hedrick and Ottumwa. They were accompanied by Miss Minnie Thompson, who will visit indefinitely. demilitary. Mr. Paul Porter was the host at a party given at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Porter, on First avenue on Monday evening, February 11th, in honor of his birthday. The guests numbered fifteen of his girl and boy friends. The evening was spent with music, dancing and other pleasures. At 11:30 refreshments were served. At a late hour the guests repaired to their homes, wishing him many happy returns of the day. Mr. J. B. Easley, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Racine, Wis., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Robinson on DeWitt street, where his wife has been the guest of her parents for several weeks. cars 101 Rev. F. J. Nott spent Sunday in Marshalltown in the interest of the Iowa-Nebraska missionary work. 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. That Was the Reason. "The paper states that you pleased a big audience at the banquet last night." "The paper is wrong. I did not appear." "Um, I guess the paper is right." A clergyman, in musing on our common morality, gave vent to his feelings in this remarkable apathegm: "We're here today and away tomorrow."—Christian Register. MAKING MEATLESS DAYS PERMANENT. In the meatless menu there is a fertile field for developing new and nourishing dishes, according to E. H. Niles, writing in the Hotel Gazette, who believes that the present shortage of meat and fats will not end with the coming of peace, but may grow more acute and continue for five or six years, thus making it worth while to develop menus of grain, vegetables and fish on a more or less permanent basis. Meat can be replaced by cereals and other protein foods, or may be served in very small portions as a flavoring for other food. In making up menessless menus this author finds our American Creole and southern cuisine a broad field for investigation. The FACTS The war situation is critical. Right as they never yet have Hungry men cannot fight nations. France, England, by unless we feed them. Just have wheat. It is the best is the easiest to ship. We them. By saving just a little—that we ate last year—we can fighting our battles. And we bring ourselves. We have only food just as good. It is that food. There's a rice has been generous in the given us corn in such bounty store. Tons of corn. Trained million bushels over and on. All we have to do is to Was ever patriotic duty made It is the true American midst of races, lived on it. And the diet and conquered a section of our country it of life. How well the South is. Now it can help America It isn't one food. It's a's a vegetable. It's a bread. Tious; more food value in it, meat or eggs or most other eat; how good you don't corn-bread properly cooked. And it's patriotic. How much do you know about and it is? About the many ing it? And what you miss about it? Here are a few Many ways to use corn meal to cater, supper, lunch or break-eastions: DESSERTS Corn-meal molasses cake. Apple corn bread. Dumplings. Gingerbread. 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Partial List of Stories Sixteen Months in Four White Road to Verdun- English Girls Adventure A Field Ambulance at With Ambulances No. 10 With the Kaiser—With With the Kaiser—With Capees—Escape and Cana- burg's Dear John Adrift in a Mine Field 39—'My Escape' by m 39—'My Escape' by m A Woman. This List represents only one of the six volumes in this set of six volumes —over 1800 pages of the first two stories of our times. Now, and durlke these next four years, as never before, every industry is on the verge of collapse. What is world on the verge, it is in the threes of social industrial countries on these revolutions are catalytic. One cannot form coalitions on these revolutions, they are catalytic. One cannot form intelligently upon them—one cannot understand the real war. In these revolutions, the states are known for a genuine patriotic duty in these revolutions, a genuine patriotic duty in these revolutions, what is happening in the world around him. CITY LOCALS Barber Wanted.—At once. Good wages. 509 Mulberry street. L. J. Shelton. Party leaving town wants to sell furniture for five rooms. Terms cash, very reasonable. D. L. Wiley, 1210 Crocker street. Mrs. Geo., Laws is reported indisposed the past week. Mr. J. R. Ford took sick Sunday at his home, 1421 Crocker street. All the boys at Camp Dodge were given a holiday Friday, February 22, in honor of Washington's birthday. Mrs. Corinne Thomas of Omaha, Neb., was the guest of Lieut. and Mrs. Bundrant. Little Wanda Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Henry, 1516 Illinois street, has been indisposed a few days, but is improving nicely. The Triple 'H' club will meet Tuesday, February 26th, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Lowry, 1608 Carpenter avenue. The Phyllis Wheatley club will meet at the home of Mrs. Wm. Greene on Wednesday, February 20th, at 1356 McKinley avenue. Lieutenant W. H. Thompson, who was sick with the mumps at Camp Dodge, is well again. His two little children, who have been very sick, are also well. The officers of the 366th infantry, headed by Lieut. E. W. Mann, gave a dancing party Friday evening, February 22, at the Masonic hall, the occasion being Washington's birthday. The Christian Endeavor of Union Congregational church will hold its regular meetnig Sunday evening at 6:15. Special program of music will be rendered. Piano selection, Miss Mary Ellen McCree, and violin solo, Mr. Arthur Wilson. Rev. H. E. King, the new Congregational minister, is preaching some very fine and soul-stirring sermons at Union Congregational church. Everybody should come and hear him. Services at 11 o'clock a. m. and at 7:30 The Mary B. Talbert club has postponed its meeting from February 19 to the 5th of March. All members are urged to be present at the same place, which was at the residence of Mrs. R. N. Hyde. Rev. H. E. King, pastor of the Congregational church, Tenth and Park streets, will preach at the First A. M. E. Zion church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, 511 S. E. Fourth street. Come and hear him. Please bear in mind that East Lynn, the famous five-act drama, will be repeated at Corinthian Baptist church Tuesday evening, February 26th. Admission 25c. Mrs. M. Crawford, supervisor. Mrs. Johnnie Shaw, 2622 Chester avenue, was hostess Monday evening to the Mary Church Terrell club. An interesting paper on education, written by Mrs. Audra Alexander, was read. After dainty refreshments club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Pearl Thompson. Mme. C. J. Walker's Agents association entertained Madam Walker on last Saturday at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. S. Joe Brown. After holding a conference with her covers were laid for ten. A very enjoyable and profitable time was had. Capt. A. N. May and wife returned last week from a visit at their home in and around Atlanta, Ga. They reported a very fine visit. The captain is much improved in health. He went to his work at Camp Dodge last Friday. The St. Paul's A. M. E. Altar Guild met at the home of the president, Mrs. A. McGuire, 780 W. Eleventh street, on Tuesday, February 12th. Business was transacted and hostess served dainty refreshments. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs Fletcher, 2901 Ingersoll avenue, on Thursday, February 28th. E. A. London's BARBER SHOP Crocheting, knitting and sewing every Thursday p. m. at the Protection Home. Instructions free. Remember to go to the open meeting of the Park Street Army Y. M. C. a next Sunday at 3 o'clock and hear Hon. James B. Weaver, Jr., our representative in the legislature. The Mason Improvement club of Maple Street Baptist church will have a rally at 3 p. m. Sunday, February 24th, and there will be special preaching by Rev. S. Bates, also others will appear on program. This will be for the benefit of the church ceiling. Come one and all and help us in this worthy rally. Madam C. J. Walker's Agents association met in a business meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. F. J. Stone Robinson. Officers elected: Mrs. Mary Mease Scott, president; Mrs. F. J. Stone Robinson, vice president; Mrs. Mamie Howard, treasurer; Mrs. Addie French, secretary; Mrs. Lula Anderson, assistant secretary; Mrs. C. C. Johnson, chaplain. Adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Mamie Howard on Thursday evening, March 7th, at 7 p. m. Mme. C. J. Walker lectured to a crowded house at Bethel A. M. E. church Saturday night, showing stereocoption views of her wonderful accomplishments in twelve years. After the lecture she was served a dainty supper with Dr. Jefferson and Atty. S. Joe Brown and wife. The women of Bethel presented Madam Walker a lovely bouquet of many colored roses. All were happy. Mr. J. H. Shepard, who lives at 902 Fourteenth Street Place, and who has been extremely low from an operation at the Methodist hospital, is a little better; yet he is still in a very critical condition. His lodge members and friends have sat up with him each night and all help that can be rendered, for which his relatives are very grateful. The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs met at the home of Mrs. S. J. Brown on Wednesday evening, February 13th. The Federation has accepted the Union Congregational church, Tenth and Park streets, as the place of meeting, which convenes May 21-22. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, 1322 Day street, the first Friday in March and all members of Federated clubs are urged to be present. The wives of the officers of the 366th infantry entertained their husbands and all the commissioned officers and Y. M. C. A. workers at a Valentine party Thursday evening, February 14th, at the Army Club. General Barnum and Col and Mrs Bush honored all by their presence a portion of the evening. Music was furnished by Camp Dodge talent. Every one seemed to have spent an evening of enjoyment. Refreshments were served in harmony with the occasion. Company E of 366th infantry was entertained Thursday evening at the Army Club, chaperoned by Mrs. Wm. Lowry. The interesting feature of the evening was the visit paid by General Plummer, commandant of Camp Dodge, who just recently returned from the firing line in France. He was accompanied by Mr. Payton, who has charge of the army clubs in the city. Both made very interesting talks The company served dainty refreshments during the evening. The newly elected officers of Union Congregational church for the ensuing year will be installed Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The officers are as follows: Church clerk, Mrs. J. L Thompson; deacon board, Messrs. Gus Watkins, H. W. Hughes, S. D. Wilkinson and M. L. Gregory. Trustees, John L. Thompson, L. J. Shelton, Richard Harris, M. L. Gregory and John S. Spencer. Treasurer, John L. Thompson. Financial secretary, H. W. Hughes. Superintendent of Sunday school, Frank P. Johnson. Choister, L. J. Shelton. Organist, Mrs. H. W. Hughes. President of Missionary Board, Mrs. L. J. Shelton. Douglas Company, No. 3, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, held its annual election of officers Friday evening, February 15, at the armory; 117 E. Walnut street. The following officers were elected: Sir P. D. Goodloe, captain; Sir J. H. Jett, first lieutenant; Sir Walter Carter, second lieutenant; Sir L. W. Scott, Rec'd sergeant; Col W. C. Rhodes, treasurer; Sir L. W. Green, the newly appointed brigadier general commanding the jurisdiction of Iowa, was formally introduced to the company. Dr. W. H. Lowry, former colonel and assistant adjutant general of West Virginia jurisdiction, transferred his membership to Iowa and accepted appointment upon Gen. Green's staff. The next meeting is called for March 1st, at which time Col. Lowry will be present and will begin a series of special instructions in display movements preparatory for exhibition drills to be given at the ne tession of the grand lodge, which convenes at Davenport, Iowa. Applications of new members are being considered, and from all indications the company will be prepared to give the citizens of Davenport a royal exhibition. THE BYSTANDER For That Terrible Itching. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain's Salve will instantly allay this itching, and many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. NOTICE. The second quartermly board meeting of the Iowa and Nebraska Baptist association will meet at Mt. Zion Baptist church on March 12th. Let every member be present at the opening hour, noon. Let every church send in its apportionment now. If you do not know how much it is, write me at once. G W. Robinson, Secretary, 818 W. 14th St., Des Moines, Iowa. Miss Susie Lee left Wednesday for Clarinda to attend to business. WH It is wi that you a of Cham Mrs. Frank "Our five a severe on his l coughing a worried al gave him least. A Chamberlain g a bottle fited him giving it t WITH CH The Masonic hall was the scene of a Valentine dancing party Wednesday evening, when the members of the Step Lively Girls were the hostesses. Thirty-five couples enjoyed the program of sixteen dances. The party was chaperoned gy Mr. and Mrs. Kellis and Mr. and Mrs. Winn. Miss Esther Bowmer wishes all the choir directors in the city to meet her at Union Congregational church Monday evening at 7:30. ARMY DEPARTMENT Y. M. C. A.— PARK ST. BRANCH. Vocal solo, Mrs. E. W. Mann. Introduction of speaker, Atty. J. B. Rush. Address by Hon. J. B. Weaver. This is an open meeting for both men and women. On next Sunday, Chaplain Newman of the 366th infantry will be the principal speaker to men only. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. The pastor will preach at the morning service Sunday from the subject, "Where Do You Live?" Atty. George Woodson will address the congregation at the evening hour on "Economomic and Spiritual Conditions." We hope to see the usual large congregation at both services. Last Sunday was a good day at Corinthian. Two very large crowds were present. The pastor spoke in the morning and Chaplain A. O. Newman in the evening. Madam C J Walker worshipped with us at the morning hour. The ladies of the Mission Circle will serve dinner at the Army Y. Saturday afternoon at Tenth and Park streets. Our members are buying the memorial chairs fast. More than forty have paid up in full. Every name will go on the memorial chart to stand as long as the church stands. THE UNION CAMPAIGN OF THE COLORED CHURCHES. A committee from the colored Ministerial Alliance and the choiristers and organists of the various church choirs met to organize and to perfect plans for a union chorus, which is to sing for the union competitive rally which is to be held at the Auditorium the fourth Sunday in April at 2:30 p.m. After a few preliminary remarks by the chairman, Rev. H. A. Perry, and other members of committee the following ocers were elected: NOTICE Directress—Miss Ethel Bowmer, St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Organists—Mrs. H. W. Hammit, Corinthian Baptist church; Miss Vivian Warricks, St. Paul's church. Assistant organists—Mrs. Bryant, Maple Street Baptist church; Mrs. Wilson, Asbury M. E. church. This will be the greatest movement ever launched by Negroes of Des Moines. The campaign is for the purpose of building better churches for the colored people of Des Moines. Put the Dollar to Work. When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. Worrying Always Weakens Worrying Always Weakens. Worrying is always weakness, it is always danger. In a sense, though often excusable and sometimes unavoidable, it is cowardice; and cowards, as Shakespeare tells us, "the many times before their death." We may regard worry as the price paid by humanity for advance in education and in refinement of feeling; but it is a higher price than need be paid.—Exchange. "Alma Mater." 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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. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Everybody invited at all of these services. 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. 1 p. 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. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. FIRST A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. 511 S. E. Fourth street. 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11:30 a. m.—Preaching. 8 p. m.—Preaching. 117 Eleventh St. 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. 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Walker's agents associated with their address: = Mrs Mary Mease-Seott, 1040 Fourth Street Place. Phone Walnut 2859, Mrs. F. J. Stone Robinson, 1627 Walker street. Phone Black 1461, | Mrs. Mamie Howard, 1038 West Fourteenth street. Phone Drake 2468 J. Mrs. Addie French, 1633 Buchanan street. Phone Maple 1815. Mrs. Lula Anderson, 1257 Samson street. Mrs. C. C. Johnson, 825 West Thir- teenth street. Phone Walnut 4860. Mrs. Lillian Burrell, 1020 Fourth Street Place. Phone Walnut 7229. Mrs. Mary Midgett, Perry, Iowa. General delivery. The above agents are prepared to take care of the scalp and hair of both races. DAVENPORT ITEMS_ hy airs. C. H. Marshall has recovered from an attack of rheumatism. Mrs. Ella Puqua is slowly recover- ‘ing rfom her illness of several months ‘duration. In the obituary of Mr. Henry Burns ‘the name of his wife (Mrs. Laura Burns) was omitted. During the three years that Mr. Burns was sick his ‘faithful wife did all in her power to ‘make him comfortable and happy. ‘Mrs. Della Marshall has recovered from her recent iliness. ‘The Carnation club, under the direc tion of the president, Mrs. C. R. Wat- ers, celebrated their first anniversary last Sunday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. church. A splendid program was rendered. Mrs. Snow remains quite sick. The presiding elder’s committee will give a musical at Bethel A. M. E. Pang. FeO | WN AN Sho Ai ARRAS SS \ AO e SESS ae FRE 4 S 22” ARLES ese) SSS cad fy Bacwee s SS— Is arene — we ae Thursday evening, February ‘The Young People’s Lyceum, under the leadership of Mr. E. Dimitry, will entertani the public at Owl hall on Wednesday evening, February 27th. A splendid program is out, including a one-act drama. Sylvester Paine, who was seriously hurt from a fall im the public library, is reported as recovering. | Mrs. Katie Green has been indis- posed for some time. | ‘Mrs. Wm. Brooks is planning for a vsiit with relatives and friends in Chicago, Aurora and Mendota, IL, next month. Mrs. B. Calloway entertained the Missionary society of the Third Bap- tist church last Thursday afternoon. A large crowd was in attendance and quite a sum realized for missions. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. eee aes. | You are hereby notified that on the first day of December, 1913, the fol- lowing described real estate, situated ‘in Polk county, Iowa, towit: The west nine and fifty one-hundredth (9.50) acres of the north 65 acres of the west half of the northeast quarter south of railway of section three (3) in town- ship 78, north, range 25 west Sth P. M., was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1912 to me, the undersigned; that the under- signed is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for said real estate will be made unless redemption from said sale is made within ninety days from the completed service here- of Dated this 18th day of February, 1918. C. H. Murrow. JOLIET, ILL. ITEMS. Sn ee eS Mrs. J. Cromwell entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Gar- vin of Indianapolis, Ind. _ Mrs. Perry Winston and Miss Anna ‘Turner were guests of relatives Sun- day. The Union Missionary held their monthly service at the Mt. Olive Bap- tist church Sunday. Mrs. Oc. Donely of Allen street, who has been ill, is able to be ont again. Mrs. Samuel Nichols has returned from Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. George Smith of Desplaines street entertained the Phylis Wheat- ley Woman’s club Saturday. ‘We are sorry to report the death of Sister J. M. Manson, wife of Rev. Manson, and the death of Sister Irene Burney. 3 Mrs. James Carrington was hostess to the Ladies’ Aid Saturday. Mrs H. Marcus Hockaday entertain- ed the Ladies’ Missionary society in her beautiful flat on Thursday after- noon. Mrs. Hockaday is our efficient secretary and a charming hostess. After the business was finished we was served to an elegant three-course luncheon. Mrs. S. Foster was called to Spring Valley by the illness of her father on Wednesday. ay f = ee |. Mrs. A. Crenshaw was the guest of Mrs. A. Deshman last week. We are glad to report Mrs. Link much improved at this writing The Union board met last week at the home of Mrs. Anna Thomas of Chicago street. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Virginia Thomas has returned from a four weeks’ visit in Des Moines. The Independent Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Henry Jones on Sunday afternoon from 3 to 4 o'clock. Bible study and general topie discussed. Mr. Henry Harris visited in Ottum- wa over Sunday. ‘A patriotic program will be given under the management of Mrs. Mag- gie Gordon at the A. M. E. church on February 22 All asked to attend. A number of Albia K. of P. ladies visited at Mrs. Carson's at Hocking No. 3 on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Car- son are both ill. ‘Mr. Roy Grayson of Hocking No. 3 was in Albia on Saturday. | LA BELLE MO.ITEMS. Capt. G. Thomas, state slum work- er, preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning and night @nd lec- tured Monday night and served free Inneh. Mr. Henry Jones of Edina, en roate to Quiney, IIL, stopped off for a few days’ visit with his sister, Mrs. Kizzir Ellis. 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Broadenac, pastor of the South Omaha church, was pres- ent with his assistants, which was highly appreciated. . *One baptism and two full members united. On Monday evening about fifty persons enjoyed a very delicious ‘luncheon, each one bearing candle- ‘Presiding elder was well pleased with reports for quarter, being around $400. Rev. T. H. Stoner, pastor, was edi. tor of Hlinois Christian Recorder and pastor in the Ilinois conference in November, when he was transferred to the Chicago conference and sta- tioned at this cRurch. The church is taking on new life and pushing ahead of all previous reports. For Sick Horses. For administering medicine to a horse an inventor has patented a hol- low, perforated bit with a funnel at one end *