Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Bldg Historic Rose With The Colors By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa Son's Diary. SERIES NO. 7. Dec. 10th.—My first day's work at the "Y" is finished and soon I will seek my couch and thereon rest my weary self for the task of the morrow. I am very tired this evening, not so much in body as in mind. Really one cannot imagine how heart-rending it is to try to do something for a people that little appreciate what you are trying to do for them. All day I have sold stamps, issued writing paper, written letters for those who are so unfortunate as not to be able to write for themselves, and advised along all lines. It is hard work and there is more work here than the secretaries are able to do. Dec. 19.—Well, well, at last! The ghost has walked. No, no, there are no spirits in the army, neither literally or figuratively, unless they are amuggled in after taps and sent away before reveille. What I wanted to say was that today is pay day. I was indeed surprised to know there was so much money in the old U. S. A., as I had been without cash for so long. Every one had a handful of bills. And it is not worthless paper, as was handed out during the civil war. There is the richest government in the world backing up every bill with stable security. What do the boys in the army do with money? No one knows. Some eat it up. It is a very common thing to see a man with three or four ward cakes under his arms. The canteen house is filled with loafers. No, they are not loafers, just plain lazy stevedores in blue coats, spending their money for cider, apples, oranges and cookies. There are stores here that are making great profit selling only ward cakes, fig newtons and cider. Some men are dressing up themselves. I will describe the stevedore regalia (it is not a uniform) tomorrow. But all the boys are sending something home. The postmistress at the nearest postoffice is already worked down writing out money orders. As the boys say, "She has gone up a tree to stay." Some are sending home $5, some $5, all something. The gamblers are also busy. Their games began when the first dollars were paid. This camp is filled with human vultures, who prey upon the innocent boys. They first cheat the boys out of their money, then bully them around if they say anything about it. Tomorrow some men will be broke, but the vultures will be spending the money of their prey. The camp is astir early today. The bluecoats are going over. All of them have their haversacks on their backs, their traveling rations, and are waiting to board the train for somewhere along the Atlantici coast, from whence they will set sail for "somewhere in France." Some are happy to get away from this, as they call it, Godforsaken hole, some are sad, but all are apprehensive. Yet even the sad ones are doing their best to keep up appearances, and live up to that old traditional valor of the black soldier. That the home ties might ever be firmly riveted, the boys are sending special delivery letters to their loved ones, telling them that they are "going over." Ever since I have been here I have been trying to find out why the stevedores are rigged out in the fashion that they are. I cannot understand why they should have a distinct uniform, or rather dress, from the other soldiers of the national army. Yet they have it, and it is not for them to question why. I suppose the best way to describe a stevedore's habit is to note the ar- Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each canvase bears the name CP. Denote of counterfeit. Bldg. 111 Fremont St. Phone Red 6440 600 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa ticles as he puts them on in the morning to make reveille. First he puts on a pair of heavy wool socks (I beg pardon, most of the boys sleep in these to keep warm during the night), then he puts on a pair of navy blue trousers that were doubtless worn by someone during the civil war. Next he dons an olive drab shirt, then a pair of shoes that have spike nails driven in the soles; these the boys call hob nails, because so many of the boys get rheumatism from wearing them. The boys very seldom wash their faces or comb their hair so early in the morning. Instead, he throws on an old blue blouse with brass buttons, and just before going out he dons a long flowing blue coat modeled after the style of Grant's soldiers, at Richmond. The most pleasing thing about these capes is the bright yellow lining which seems to pride itself in continually airing its gaddy hue. Every stevedore's garb is the same as this man's. It is because of this cape that the men are called bluecoats, the most despised name in all Newport News. To most of the men it is a title of disgrace. Every stevedore tries to deceive the town people by disguising as cavalrymen, infantry and hospital corps men. Some day perhaps these same men will be proud that they were a part of the bluecoat brigade. (To be continued.) IOWA FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN. The annual meeting of Iowa Federation will be held in Des Moines on May 27, 28 and 29. Let us make this meeting second to none. In addition to our former lines of work, the war has brought us many new problems and demands for service in all lines of national defense. The program and reports of the annual meeting will be a wonderful source of information and inspiration and it is certain the delegates will return to their homes with a broader vision, a renewed determination to "lift as thy climb." A recent letter from the National Council of Defense said, "We find that your race have not entered into the work of food conservation very fully." We cannot afford to be indifferent to this and I desire to urge all to enter heartily into conserving the kinds of foods the government asks. I ask the co-operation of clubs, churches and suppers where meats and wheat foods are served. Mrs. Lulu V. Horne, 715 Seventh avenue, Cedar Rapids, has been appointed chairman of the food conservation committee. We hope in this short period before our meeting to make a record of the producers among our race in the state. Those who raise some portion of what they use. f you have a garden, chickens or hogs, kindly send your name to chairman. We want to show that we are not slackers, but are doing our bit to help win the war. A service flag will be unfurled for Iowa boys at the Federation. We have the names of the boys at Camp Dodge. If you know of any enlisted and in other camps send their names to Mrs. Roherta Bailey, Buxton. The national association will meet in Denver in July. We hope to have more Iowa clubs in national and a large delegation go from Iowa. This is the first session to be held in the far west. Let us make it the best session ever held. Urge your club to unite with the National at once. Write Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, organizer, 209 N. Jefferson avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Helena Downey, Pres. I. F. C. W. Clubs. "REMINISCENCE." By Chas. P. Wilson. In a town way out in Iowa, Where the air is light and free; There I first found sweet contentment, In the shade of the old apple tree. To the river I would wander, With my fishing pole so gay; And the water seem to murmur, You're our customer today. As I view'd the paintings daily, Nature's landscape so sublime; Who can but say the "Mighty Master" Has been good to all mankind. I now do ask, can you not see? A multitudinous change on every hand, The youth—a schoolboy of yesterday, Is now a prosperous business man. "Tis said things come to all who wait, Within you the foundation is laid; Why not advertise in "The Bystander," Receive results and be repaid. The picture now as painted, From youth to manhood grew; Brings back fond recollections, Did it ever occur to you? Whooping Cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy. It is excellent. Rev. S. L. BIRT, D. D. THE NEW YORK TIMES P. The above cut is that of our eminent divine, Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., who is without doubt the greatest church builder and financier that has come to our city. Rev. Birt came to the St. Paul A. M. E. church three years ago and it was soon discovered that the little old frame church at Second and Center streets was too small to meet his progressive, growing congregation, so he with his officers set out to find a more suitable site, where they could build a new, large, modern church; so last year they bought a large corner lot on Twelfth and Crocker streets, more centrally locat- Rev. White of the Presbyterian church delivered the Easter morning sermon at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning. On Sunday evening the Christian Endeavor and A. M. E. Sun. day school, under the direction of Supt. Chas. Washington, conducted Easter program. Dr. Willis of Buxton was in Albia on Saturday. Mrs. Mabel Robinson, Mr. E. Burns and Mr. S. Edmond were in Albia this week from Hocking, also Mrs. Virginia Burns. Mr. Luke Mosely and Mr. Burt Jones of Hiteman were in town the past week. Mr. Lou Morris has purchased property in Albia. Mr. and Mrs. King of Buxton were in Albia on Sunday. Several coaches of soldiers passed through Albia the first of the week. There are a number on the sick list with the measles and mumps; some very bad cases. Messrs. Downey, Weeks and Robinson came up from Ottumwa on Sunday evening for a short visit in our town. Mrs. King and sons and Musician Heartfet Thomas from Camp Dodge were in Albia on Thursday, also Dr. Carter from Buxton. Mr. Donald Thomas of Des Moines visited relatives and friends over Sunday in Albia. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Young of Des Moines delivered them a fine talk on Federation club work, after which COMING EVENTS CAST T Iowa State Federation Coloree Iowa, May 21-23. Electa Grand Chapter of the meeting in Waterloo in June. Eleventh biennial meeting of the Women will meet in Denver, Colo., The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July. COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOW FOR 1918. Iowa State Federation Colored Women's Clubs, in Des Moines, Iowa, May 21-23. Electra Grand Chapter of the Iowa O E. S. will hold their annual meeting in Waterloo in June. Eleventh biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women will meet in Denver, Colo., July 8-13. The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge will hold their annual meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July. National Negro Business League will meet in Atlantic City, N. J., August, 1918. The U. B. F.'s of Missouri and Iowa will hold their annual session in Moberly, Mo., in August. The biennial conclave of Knight Templars and Shriners will hold their meeting in Kansas City, Mo., in August. Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Association will meet in Des Moines in August 28 to September 1. Iowa-Nebraska Sunday school convention will meet in Sioux City, June 11-14. National Baptist convention will meet in Washington, D. C., September 5th. S ed for his members, and started to build a $50,000 modern church during these hard times and he has succeeded admirably. The church will be covered, as the walls are about up. They hope to enter into this fine church some time in June. Rev. Birt is perhaps one of the few ministers that could conduct such a gigantic building enterprise as this, and every Negro of Iowa should feel proud of his efforts. He has the confidence of the banks and he borrowed $11,000 at one bank. His able wife is a great church worker. Let us all help put this church over the top. lunch was served. Mrs. Young also addressed the girls' club in the evening at the home of Mrs. Chas. Washington. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. (Last Week.) The J. S. Y. club gave a surprise for Mrs. S. V. Holley at the home of Mrs. H. Raspberry, 82 Nineteenth avenue W, Thursday, March 15th. The entertainment given by the Odd Fellows the 21st was a success. The program was very good. Mr. L. Baker of Monmouth ill., is visiting his brother, Jas. A. Baker, 216 First street. Mrs. Anna Nelson returned home Thursday from Dixon, Ill. The Pythian anniversary ceremony was held at Bethel A. M E. church Sunday afternoon, assisted by Cedar Court, No. 10, O. of C. A large and appreciative audience greeted them. The anniversary sermon was preached by Rev. J. P. Sims. The carnival ball given by the Crescent club Thursday, March 21st, was well attended and a fine time reported by all. The Trustees Aid were entertained by Mrs. Turner on Tuesday afternoon. Cedar Court, No. 10, O. of C., will give an entertainment at the K. of P. hall April 1st. Sponges in Australasian Seas. Sponges are known to be very abundant in the Australasian seas, especially is this the case with the horny or highest form of sponges. HEIR SHADOW FOR 1918. Id Women's Clubs, in Des Moines, Iowa O E. S. will hold their annual The National Association of Colored July 8-13. we will hold their annual meeting in Quarterly meeting was held Sunday vices were fairly well attended. Quarvices weer fairly well attended. Quarterly conference was held on Monday night, with fairly good reports from all departments. Mrs. J. W. Porter has been on the sick list for the past few days. Miss Daisy Cooper of Aurora, Ill., is the guest of relatives in Clinton. is the guest of relatives in Clinton. Mrs. Ben Wilder and infant son, William Wesley, will leave Friday for Galesburg for a brief visit with rela- tives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Porter have re- turned from Paris, Mo., where they were called on account of the death of Mrs. Annabella Porter, a sister-in-law of Mr. Porter. Henry Henderson of 808 Tenth avenue left a few days ago for Camp Grant, Rockford, where he has taken up the duties of a cook. Lieut. E. W. Mann and sister, Adelaide, returned to Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Sunday, after a week-end visit at the home of their mother in Lyons. The concert given at the Second Baptist church last Monday night was a success. A large crowd was present and the program interesting. Refreshments were served during the evening. A most enjoyable social was held under the auspices of the trustees of Bethel church on last Friday evening. A number of the candidates for Monday's election were present and gave short talks. As a result of the election, Clinton has a republican mayor, seven of the nine aldermen are republicans, with practically nearly all other offices filled likewise. Mr. J. H. Curtis and son, Glenn, are on the sick list. The latter has been indisposed for some time. Mrs. Ella Robinson is reported as not being so very well. The rites of baptism were conferred Sunday upon Mrs. Lucinda Lobbins and Miss Mary Judon at the First Baptist church. Rev. F. J. Nott is expected home this week from a missionary trip. A number of our boys have been classified, but not ordered yet for service. The A. M. E. and Second Baptist churches are arranging for the observance of Easter. PARK ST. ARMY Y. M. C. A. Report of the Park Street Branch Y. M. C. A. for the month ending March 31, 1918: Attendance: Soldiers.....150 Boys that have used the building.....375 Young men on Thursday night.....75 Two Sunday meetnigs.....100 Total attendance for the month.700 Two Bible classes, one for boys from 14 to 16. Boys on Tuesday, young men on Thursday. Donations for the month: From Major Garrison, 100 volumes to be added to our library. From rent of oots.....$3.50 NOTICE To all Federated Clubs: Our treasury is without funds and we desire that all clubs make a special effort in raising and sending as much as possible for the way and means money. The member of the executive board who pledge their support in assisting in replenishing the treasury has not as yet done anything. Yours in sowing seeds of kindness, Mrs. A. G. Clark, Treasurer of I. F. C. W. C. OSKALOOSA, IOWA Mrs. Ethel E. Fields spent several days last week in the parental Moore home. She returned Saturday night to her work in Des Moines. She is a nurse in the Major Rodney home. The Sunday School Institute district convention held its annual meeting in Shorter A. M. E. church Wednesday, under the superintendency of Mrs. Harry Owens of Ottumwa. The delegation was very small, but the convention was a success. Much good was derived literally. Those from out of town were Miss Lewis of Albia, Mrs. Lelia Crawford of Ottumwa, Mrs. Harry Owens, S. D. superintendent of Ottumwa, and Rev J. H. Ferribee, presiding elder, Des Moines district. In the evening a reception was given the delegates and a splendid musical program rendered. It was success financially. The local school The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west defrayed the expenses of the Ottumwa delegate. Master Frankie Allen celebrated his 9th birthday March 17th. It was remembered by many friends. Presents sent from Texas, Des Moines and town friends. Mrs. Mary Clark remembered him with a beautiful birthday cake trimmed in green and candles. May he live to enjoy many returns of the day. Mrs. Mattie Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Susan Stewart, remains very poorly. She has been confined to the house and bed since early fall Mr and Mrs. N. Kimbrough are getting along nicely at this time. Mrs. K. went to town Tuesday with the aid of a cane. Mrs. Eva Roper of Hocking was a business visitor Monday. While here she was a guest in the F. M. Moore home. Mrs. Julia Taylor's children have the measles, also Master Leonard, her nephew. Mrs. Frank Allen is suffering from a nervous attack. The Sunday schools are making preparations for the Easter programs. Mrs. Jessie Franklin Jones is home from Gary, Ind., nursing a broken leg. She is a cheerful sufferer. Rev. O. B. Smith, who for ten years past pastored the Second Baptist church, delivered his farewell sermon Sunday night to his congregation and friends. Rev. Smith has built this little church from the foundation up to where it is and now, like Moses, leaves the work in the hands of another Joshua. May Hiram continue to smile upon this little church and when the new pastor comes, let all work together with him as when Rev. Smith was there. Rev. Smith, like King David, was much loved by his congregations. Mrs. Chas. Wilson and children of Ottumwa are guests in the parental Jones home on North Fifth street. Arthur and Irene Mitchell, children of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Mitchell, are improving. The Missionar ysociety of Shorter A. M. E. church met Thursday at the parsonage. A Healing Salve For Burns, Chapped Hands and Sore Nipples. As a healing salve for burns, sores, sore nipples and chapped hands Chamberlain's Salve is most excellent. It allays the pain of a burn almost instantly, and unless the injury is very severe, heals the parts with saving a scar. Price, 25 cents. CENTERVILLE NEWS. The social given at the home of Princess Woods on Thursday, March 8th, by the Platiums was well attended. Sunday was a beautiful day and many turned out in their new Easter garments. Sunday school was well attended Easter morning and the children had their Easter treat at 11 o'clock. Rev. M. Carrington presached a soul-stirring sermon on the Resurrection. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock the Sunday school gave a program, which was good. Mrs. M. J. Thompkins was the guest of Mrs. Emma Martin for dinner Sunday. Mr. Bennie Hubbard was an over Sunday visitor with his uncle, Mr. B. B. Baker. Mrs. Edna Beck, wife of First Sergeant Beck of Company B, Camp Dodge, and Mrs. Josephine Ousley, wife of Corporal Wm. Ousley, Company C, Camp Dodge, were the house guests of Mrs. Ben Baker from Tuesday until Friday of last week. Mark Carrington is reported on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Brown of Mystic was visiting Sunday afternoon, also attended the program Sunday evening. Mrs. Nettie Edmunds and family visited over Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. John Mays'. Mr. R. Noah left for Des Moines 8n Monday morning. Do You Sleep Well? To be at his best a man must have sound, refreshing sleep When wakeful and restless at night, he is in no condition for work or business during the day Wakefulness is often caused by indigestion and constipation, and is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. Try a dose of these tablets and see how much better you feel with a clear head and good digestion. Indiana Utilized Irrigation The Indian discovered for himself the science of irrigation. Many of the tribes, such as the Crows and the Apaches, early made use of the river bottoms for the cultivation of their staple crop—corn. When the condition of dryness came they would construct a rough temporary dam of log, with which they could divert the course of part of the stream into their lands. There were primitive ditches which distributed the water. THE BYSTANDER BESTANDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1918 Published every Friday by the By stander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mul- berry streets. Phone, alnut 899. TERMS OF SUSPENSION One year $1.50 Six months .75 Three months .50 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 25 cents per inch, for each insertion. 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Clerical Positions. 2,000 stenographers and typewriters, men and women, $1,100 to $1,200 a year. 2,000 typewriter operators, men and women, $1,100 to $1,200 a year. 2,000 general clorks, men and women, $1,100 a year. 50 index and catalogue clerks, men and women, $1,100 to $1,200 a year. 200 clerks qualified in business administration, $1,200 to $1,500 a year. 300 schedule clerks, men and women, $1,400 to $1,600 a year. 300 production clerks, not more than $1,500 a year. 200 engineers of tests of ordnance material, $1,500 to $2,400 a year. 200 assistant engineers of tests of ordnance material, $1,000 to $1,500 a year. Mechanical Trades Positions. 2,500 machinists, $4,00 a day. 500 machine operators, $2.75 a day. 200 drop forgers, $5.75 a day (piece- work). 50 gauge designers, $2,000 to $3,000 a year. 100 inspectors of artillery ammunition (high explosive shell loading), $1,500 to $2,400 a year. 100 inspectors of artillery ammunition (forgings), $1,500 to $2,40 a year. 100 inspectors of artillery ammunition (inballistics-, $1,500 to $2,400 a year. 300 inspectors of field artillery ammunition steel, $3.50 to $5.00 a day. 500 inspectors of small arms, $1,500 to $2,400 a year. 100 inspectors of material for small arms. $1,100 to $1,800 a year. 100 assistant inspectors of cannon forwives. $1,500 to $2,400 a year. forgings, $1,000 100 assistant inspectors of finished machine parts, $1,500 to $2,400 a year. 100 assistant inspectors of gunfire control instruments, $1,200 to $1,500 a year. 50 assistant inspectors of steel helmets, $1,000 to $1,800 a year. 50 assistant inspectors of cleaning and preserving materials, $1,000 to $1,800 a year. 400 inspectors and assistant inspectors of powder and explosives, $1,400 to $2,400 a year. Salaries named are the usual salaries at entrance. Higher or lower initial salaries may be paid in exceptional cases. Positions paying salaries higher than those named are usually filled through promotion. Men only, unless otherwise specified. For further information apply to the representative of the United States Civil Service Commission at the postoffice or custom house in any city, or to the civil service commission in Washington, D. C. John A. McIlhenny, President, U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. TO ALL THE NEGRO BAPTISTS OF IOWA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. I know that every baptist in our great state is glad to know that the great break that came to the National Baptist convention in Chicago two years ago is adjusted and that in September there will be one national convention bringing together 2,500,000 Baptists in one great army. I think every church in our state should begin now to prepare to send their pastor to the next meeting and witness the reuniting of this great body and assist in the reconstruction period. Again on account of the great war and the many training camps in the country it has doubled the expenses of missions on the Northern Baptist convention. That great body of which we are a part is raising an extra million dollars for the work above named. Every association, every church and every Baptist is asked to do his part in order to put it over the top. We as Negro Baptists owe more to the Northern Baptist than to any other body, and I am sure that every church will do its part. Rev. S. Bates and myself have gone almost over the entire state organizing committees to do the work. In a meeting with the state director, Dr. W. L. Clapp, we have asked the churches to give a certain amount. Mt. Zion, Cedar Rapids, has gone over the top; Second, Centerville, $10.00; Second, Mt. Pleasant, $5.00; Second, Ottumwa, $15.00; Third, Davenport, $15.00; Street, Des Moines, $30.00; Tabernacle, Buxton, $10.09; Zion, Omaha, $15.00; Mt. Moriah, $5.00; Corinthian, Des Moines, $30.00; Bethel, Colfax, -5.00; Mt. Zion, Buxton, $30.00; Second, Clarinda, $5.00 Pilgrim Rest, Bedford, $3.00; Ebenezer, Hawkeye, $5.00; First African, Keokuk, $5.00; Second, Clinton, $4.00; Second, Oskaloosa, $5.00; Ebenezer, Chariton, $3.00; Second, Marshalltown, $6.00; Tabernacle, Council Bluffs, $6.00; Second, Fort Dodge, $7.00; Mt. Zion, Anderson, $5.00; Antioch, Waterloo, $10.00; Mt. Zion, Cedar Rapids, $10.00; Union, Des Moines, $5.00; Mt. Zion, Scandia, $5.00; Mt. Zion, Sioux City, $5.00. Brethren, let us put our association over the top. Send all money to Rev. W. L. Clapp, Second avenue and Twelfth sreet, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Corresponding Secretary Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Association. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D. 1918. John G. Haskins, plaintiff John G. Haskins, plaintiff, vs. De Lennie Haskins, defendant. To Mrs. De Lennie Haskins: You are hereby notified that on or before the 20th day of April, A. D., 1918, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony now existing between you on the ground of desertion. For further information see petition on file in the office of the clerk of district court of the state of Iowa in and for Polk county, Iowa. And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 6th day of May, 1918, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 4th day of April, 1918. John L. Thompson, Attorney for Plaintiff. THE BYSTANDER MONEY AS NEEDFUL AS MEN, SAYS GOVERNOR Wage Earners, Business Men, Farmers and Capitalists Are Vitally Interested in Triumph of Our Arms. This is a war to establish the right of people to govern themselves. It is, therefore, a people's war. But a people cannot govern itself successfully unless it is willing to finance a war waged upon it by military autocracy. Democracy is doomed, unless it has the vitality to put forth its resources in support of a war, in which its very right to exist is challenged. Our enemy frequently has said that we, as a nation, care for money alone. More than a million of our young men have given the lie to this charge by offering the supreme sacrifice—the sacrifice of life itself—that their country might endure. Shall it now be said of the other millions—the millions who remain at home—that this charge is true? Will not our people at home, for whose security and future our soldiers have gone to the colors, will not they loan their dollars to the government in the support of a cause for which these men gladly offer to give their lives? Remember, money is as needful as men, if we are to prevail. Remember that if we do prevail, these bonds will be the best investment we shall have made during the period of the war. If we fall, even then they will be worth more than our cattle and lands, our factories and stores, or any other property we may own. Our wage earners, business men and capitalists are vitally interested in the triumph of our arms. Let all subscribe in proportion to their means. The number who shall partake of this loan is as important as the total amount subscribed. If our people generally are united in absorbing our Liberty bonds, it will prove to the world that democracy knows what its liberties are worth, and is willing to defend them at any cost. COST TO CRUSH THE KAISER Boerslaner, Financial Expert, Gives Figures as Boost to Liberty Loan. [Financial Editor, Chicago Examiner.] Not many years before Abraham Lincoln became president Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln were fed and sheltered in the Globe tavern. Springfield, Ill., at four dollars a week. In other terms, they each paid two dollars a week for room and board at what then was one of the best family hotels in the state capital. Incredibly cheap? To us today, yes, but not to the Americans of the 50's and 60's. The purchasing power of a dollar in those days was tremendous. When the Civil war broke out the wealth of the United States was appraised at $17,000,000,000. Let us liberal and make it $20,000,000,000 at the end of that internecine strife, the total cost of which was $4,000,000,000. At that time the national debt was $2,625,000,000. Put in another way, the country had spent in the Civil war one-fifth of her entire wealth. What happened? Within eighteen years the whole of the national debt was paid off; extinguished by a commonwealth with only one-third of the present population; with little or no prestige as a world power; with all her railways, half of her city real estate and 60 per cent of her farms mortgaged to European capitalists; with bank resources of only $4,000,000,000 and with not a dollar's worth of investments abroad. There are estimates that ere kalserism shall be crushed our national obligation will stand at $20,000,000,000. That would mean about 8 per cent of the wealth of the nation (which is not less than $250,000,000,000) or 4 per cent less than the percentage in 1885. America today is the leading power, the wealthiest country in the world. It is a creditor nation. Its railways, real estate and farms are owned by her own people and her bank resources total $49,389,000,000. After this, is it necessary to ask if a United States government bond is a safe investment? There is nothing safer in the world; nothing which promises so rapid and so high an appreciation once the war is ended. These are the cold facts of the proposition. There is another side: the love-of-country, the love-of-Liberty, the great-humanity-cause side. War and the Weather. The Almighty makes the weather, not man, and if the weather doesn't suit us, we have to wait. The farmer knows what a day's rain will do in the way of upsetting plans. One can't plow in the mud and a cutting of hay or wheat may be damaged or ruined by one night's downpour. The war department, too, is up against the weather in France. Three inches of rainfall may make the country impassable for half a million men and horses and motortrucks and ruin the chances of victory or bring defeat. When the war department has the weather to worry about, don't add to its worries by withholding money and, consequently, supplies. The purchase of Liberty bonds will help Pershing a lot this summer. Germany's Buy Bonds; Why Not You? Germany's last loan was over-subscribed. The Germans are determined to win this war. We have more money than they, and we must spend it. Lend to your government by buying Liberty-bond. Crush Germany's armies unde. of American dol HALT the HUN! BUY U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS THIRD LIBERTY LOAN MERCHANT MARINE-BRINGS MARKET TO FARMERS' DOORS Great Fleet of Shipa Necessary to Haul Farm Products Abroad at Low Freight Rates. To the farmer in the Mississippi valley, busy about his barns and outbuildings, the question of a merchant marine seems very far away. "Why," he occasionally asks himself, "should I be interested in steamships, sailing from ports a thousand miles away? I have never been to the Atlantic seaboard. Ships, whether sailing under the United States flag or the Union Jack, concern me not at all." There is, however, a reason, and a good reason, why the farmer should be interested in this government's efforts to put thousands of steel and wooden ships afloat as quickly as possible. The American farmer today is growing wheat, corn, oats and other produce that must be transported abroad to supply our own armies and those of our allies in France. When the war is over the wheat, corn and oats will continue to flow toward warstricken Europe. With thousands of ships to carry this produce, the freight rates will be correspondingly cheaper than they would be with only hundreds of bottoms available instead of thousands. The fact that freight rates are cheap will not, however, abate the hunger of the millions in Europe clamoring for the wheat, corn and oats. The market there will remain the same and the present loft prices will be little changed. If it costs the grain dealer less to ship abroad, he will be able to pay higher prices to the farmers. The farmer is just as much interested in cheap freight rates as he always has been interested in cheaper freight rates on land. His market lies, not in Chicago and Minneapolis and Duluth, where a box car hauls his grain, it lies thousands of miles across the ocean where ships are carrying his produce. The farmer must help build ships and cut his freight rates to Europe. Someone sagely remarked (and many wise men since have repeated the proverb) for war." Germany has improved on the proverb, or twisted it, and over in the kaiser's realm it now reads: "In times L Madam M. Brook's Magic Hair Grower This magic hair grower, scalp preserver and dandruff remover is one of the very latest on the market and it has been a wonderful success. It is sanitary, helpful and does not destroy the hair nor injure the scalp. It can be used without straightening irons. Price per box, 50c, and glosing for straightening, 35. 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The bill provides that the vessels shall be available within four years after peace is declared. In other words, the German government is determined, not only to win this war, but to win commercial war to follow, by providing bottoms to carry, not only its own goods, but also the commerce of other nations whose ships it is sinking every day. The United States government has wisely set about to frustrate this Hohencolllern move, as much a military project as the hurling of new German divisions against the French and British lines in France and Flanders. This government has instituted a shipbuilding program that will supply us with steel and wooden freighters to carry men, food, munitions and machinery to Europe in the course of the war and after peace is declared. It needs money for this great shipbuilding plan, if it is to defeat Prussianism now and after the war. The American farmer not only displays his patriotism by lending the government money to pursue its purpose, but conserves and builds his future interests. The Candelilla Plant The wax of the candelilla plant is used in making candles, phonograph records, wood and leather polishes. floor wax, certain varnishes, linoleum, rubber compounds and celluloid, and it also enters into use in pharmacy and in the making of electrical insulation. The candelilla plant grows on the poorest quality of soil, and before it was found to have a commercial value for the wax contained it was considered a pest. 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 five or ten minutes. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Grant Irwin, the person to whom property is taxed: You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of December, 1913, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, toit: Lot 95 Lakeside, an addition now included in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1912 to the undersigned, Cyrus B. Hillis; that the undersigned 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 hereof. Dated this 20th day of March, 1918. Cyrus B. Hillis. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Jno. J. Stream, the person to whom property is taxed: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, 1914, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot 45 Hartley's addition, now included in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1913 to the undersigned, Cyrus B. Hillis; that the undersigned 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 sale is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 20th day of March, 1918. Cyrus B. Hillis. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Farmers Trust & Savings Bank: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, 1914, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, toitw: Lot forty (40) in block sixteen (16) in York's Choice, an addition to and now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1913, to the undersigned, Cyrus B. Hillis; that the undersigned 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 aeded for said premises will be made unless redemption from such sale is made within ninety days from the completed service here-of. Dated this 18th day of March, A. D. 1918. Cyrus B. Hillis, Owner of Certificate. HOW HE QUIT TOBACCO This veteran, S. B. L. Lester, the excessive use of tobacco for many years. He wanted something to help him. 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New York City. Dept. 61 Crocheting, knitting and sewing every Thursday p. m. at the Protection Home. Instructions free. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH. On last Sunday the Resurrection was told in both song and story. The pastor, Rev. Birt, delivered the message at the morning hour. Text, Matt. 8:6. Subject, "A visit to the tomb of Christ." Many interesting circumstances connected with the tomb were related. It was a borrowed tomb. By which an illustrious prophecy was fulfilled. Isaiah, 53-9, etc. The Sunday school program was thoroughly enjoyed. The junior robed choir sang sweetly. Supt. Woods was pleased with the progress of the children. Enroll your children in the Sunday school. The choir rendered a difficult program at the evening services, which was enjoyed by a large congregation. The A. C. E. L. program was appropriate. The new church looks more "churchy" this week. The building committee is at work. Mr. Eli Winn and Bro. Mills, an old member of St. Paul, were buried from the church this week. The sick are improving. The N. A. A. C. P. is rallying for 50,000 members. The Des Moines branch is pledged to enroll 455 members. A representative of the local branch will call on St. Paul next Sunday. All race loving citizens are called upon to join this organization and help make democracy real in America. Mrs. S. L. Birt is secretary of the local branch. Telephone Walnut 5225 for information. CORINTHIAN CHURCH NOTES. Rev. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. Sunday was a high day at Corinthian. The pastor spoke at the morning hour from the subject, "The Power of the Risen Lord." The whole church was filled with the Holy Ghost. The children rendered a fine program at the Sunday school hour. Corinthian has one of the best Sunday schools in the northwest. Mr. C. F. Topson is the superintendent and he puts things over the top. Mrs. H. R. Graves is president of the B. Y. P. U. and Atty. J. B. Rush is supervisor and they are carrying this department into no man's land and conquering it for Christ. The ordinance of baptism was administered in the evening, two putting on Christ by baptism. At 8 p. m. the machine gun company of the 366th infantry, under the leadership of Lieut. W. L. Hutchinson, rendered a very impressive program. K. s. C. A. Garth, president of the Sewing Circle, presented the church, in a most fitting talk, a beautiful service flag in honor of our boys in the service. There were eight additions to the church and collection of $151. Our revival meeting will start Sunday, April 14th. Let everybody get ready for the great spring drive. Miss Hazelle Shaw spent a few hours in Colfax on Monday evening. Mr. J. Newman, a successful business man of Chariton, spent Sunday here attending the Commandery Easter services. Watch for the wedding bells that will soon ring on Arthur avenue. Mr. Lawrence W. Law is very sick at his home, 202 Arthur avenue. The Priscilla Wheatley club met this week with Mrs. Roy Todd at the Thompson hotel. Will meet next week with Mrs. Pearle Anderson, 116 Ridge street. Mrs. Harrison Gould, who has been in St. Louis for five weeks recuperating from a recent illness, returned home Tuesday much improved, but not entirely well. Mrs. Kittie Kittrell of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city spending a few weeks visiting her sister and brother, Miss Mary Ellen McCree and Dr. Wade H. McCree. Mr. Dan Wiley left this week for Chicago, where he will start his vaudeville tour. His act features skilled roller skating. Miss Irma Hackley of Sioux City spent Easter with her aunt, Mrs. Eather Morton. She returned home Tuesday evening. E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL implying strickly with City and imp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2314 LONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Drinks. J. W. SM:TH, Prop. Charity League will meet Monday, April 8th, at 3 p.m. at the Protection Home. J. K. Elwell, chairman of the Public Welfare Bureau, will give the principal address. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. Carroll, wife of ex-Governor Carroll, will speak on "A More Efficient Parenthood" at the Mothers' Council of St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday school on Sunday, April 7th, at 3 p.m. Public invited. The Helping Hand club of Asbury M. E. church met at the home of Miss I. M. Greene on Tuesday evening, April 2. A very successful business meeting was had. The club will meet at the home of Mrs. Earnest Knox on Tuesday, April 9th. The Home Makers' League met Tuesday, April 2nd, at the home of Mrs. Amos Adams on Chester avenue. Installation of officers was postponed until next meeting, April 16th, which will be at the home of the president, Mrs. Manning, 320 S. W. Fourth street. Sunday, April 7th, will close the conference year at Asbury chapel, The pastor, Rev. W. L. Lee, will preach morning and evening. Come and hear the closing services of the conference year at 8 p. m. Special music by the choir. All members are expected to be present. We wish to thank our many friends who were connected with us in Easter food and surprise party which came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crawly, 145 Sheridan avenue, Highland Park, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, March 30th. It was planned by two of our friends, Mrs. J. R. Drew and Mrs. J. H. Preston. At 8 o'clock our home was unable to seat our friends. Lunch-on was served by the ladies. The evening was very much enjoyed and it was a great surprise. The members of King Solomon Commandery, No. 6, Knights Templar, celebrated the Resurrection of the Lord and Saviour with appropriate services at Union Congregational church Easter Sunday at 3 p. m. The Rev. S. L. Birt of St. Paul A. M. E. church delivered the Easter sermon. All sir knights attended in full uniform. The general public were also cordially invited. By order of Sir Jas. B. Rush. E. C. Sir Jas. B. Mitchell. Recorder. PROTECTION HOME. The Protection Home, 1065 Park street, affords nice lodging for respectable aged women and working girls. It has for its object the protection of women and girls. Here the aged may be housed, fed and nicely cared for. Girls may entertain their company under wholesome influences. Clubs have a large, spacious meeting place and our people have a respectable social center for reading or social enjoyment. Mrs. J. B. Rush, President. Mr. J. W. Bland, a successful business man of Keokuk, Iowa, for more than a quarter of a century, is going to move to our city ere soon and enter into the undertaking business with Mr Roy Handy at 600 West Eighth street, where the latter has already opened up one of the finest undertaking parlors. They are going to add some more modern equipment in the way of auto hearse, auto dead wagon, etc. We welcome Mr. Bland to our city and wish for him and Mr. Handy success in business here. PARK STREET ARMY Y M. C. A. Sunday April 7th, there will be a mens meeting at the Army Y. M. C. A., Tenth and Park streets, at which time all men are invited to be present and take a part in the meeting. This is a citizens meeting and all are welcomed. The hour for meeting has been changed from 3 to 4 and will start promptly at 4 o'clock. On the second Sunday in April, Judge C. L. Carlson will speak to the men at 4 o'clock. Judge Carlson is a Christian gentleman and is truly interested in men. You should not fail to hear him. The Bible classes that have been organized are open for men and boys. Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock for boys. Thursday evening at 8 for young men. All are welcome. OBITUARY. Mr. Lucius Evens died Tuesday a.m. at 11 o'clock of heart trouble at his home, 1229 Center street, and will be buried Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Corinthian Baptist church. Rev. S. Bates will have charge of the funeral services. He leaves to mourn his death a loving wife, Mrs. Eva Evens, two children, a mother-in-law, Mrs. Georgia Williams, sister-in-law, Mrs. W. M. Long. For Prompt TAXI SERVICE To and from Des Moines Hotel TO Depot Camp Dodge, or any other destination at any hour DAY OR NIGHT Tel. W. 3618 Des Moines Hotel H. D. WILLIAMS and a niece, Miss Rosezine Scott of Atlanta, Ga. He was formerly of Atlanta, Ga., and has only been living in this city for the past two years. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. MASONIC SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION C. C. Johnson, grand custodian of the Iowa Negro Masons, went to Buxton last Wednesday, March 27th, and held a district school of instruction in the ritualistic work of the order, which was participated in by the lodges of Buxton, Oskaloosa and Ottumwa. Past Grand Custodian A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa and Past Senior Grand Warden L. R. Willis of Buxton were present and assisted in the work, which consisted of the first and third degrees. Work upon candidates. A general lecture by Grand Custodian. After conclusion of the work the brothers of Cedar Grove lodge, No. 18, of Buxton, entertained the visitors at a sumptuous banquet, which was highly appreciated by all present. idicates. A Custodian. the work the lodge. No. the visitors which was present. Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. The Independent Holiness Nazarene church of Des Moines had excellent Easter services all day, beginning with sunrise prayer meeting. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Preaching at 11 o'clock a.m. Speaker of the hour being Rev. Creso French. At 3 p.m. the Sunday school children had a fine program, consisting of papers, recitations, solos, choruses, quartets, all of which were of aligh order of excellence and was enjoyed by many of the parents and friends. In the evening a song and prayer service, followed by a fine sermon on the Christ by Rev. Anna Allen, followed by the Lord's Supper and foot washing, in which the pastor was ably assisted by Evangelist Wm. Rice, Deaconess Mary Morris and Rev. Anna Allen. In the Sunday school exercises the superintendent was assisted by teachers, Sisters Rice and Brown. God's blessing is on this work and He wonderfully poured out his spirit and the saints rejoiced much in the Lord. This work is growing and God's blessing is on it. To God be all the glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Leave of absence for fifteen days, effective April 1st, has been granted First Lieut. I. E. Moore, who departed Monday for Jefferson City, Mo. Mrs. Butler, wife of Lieut. Butler, is leaving Sunday, April 7th, for her home at Macon, Ga., to visit relatives. Mrs. J. P. Anderson departed for her home in St. Paul, after spending a pleasant fortnight with her son at camp. Lieut. J. A. Kennedy, C. B. Dowdell and J. O. Taylor are skilled mule packers, but last week while strapping the pack to the mule's heels, all three were slightly injured. They will recover, however. Mrs. Johnson, mother of Lieut. M. Johnson, G Co., was a visitor in the city last week from Omaha. The M. G. Co. entertained Friday evening, March 29th, at a dance at the Army Club. All reported a grand time. Sgt. Roy E. Smith, B Co., has been granted a five days' pass to visit his home in Minneapolis. The officers of the 366th entertained with a dancing party Monday evening, April 1st, at the Masonic hall. Miss L. Johnson was hostess at a card party Wednesday evening, April 3rd. A number of officers' wives enjoyed the many games played. Mrs. W. H. Clark is indisposed this week. Mrs. Shaw, wife of Lieut. Shaw, who underwent a slight operation, is much better Sgt. A. Goff, B Co., is soon to be married to Miss E. Olsby of St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. P. Everett has been confined to her bed for the past week, suffering with la gripe. Mrs. C. W. Beck, wife of First Sgt. Beck, B Co., has been very sick for more than a week. MC CALL'S MAGAZINE MC CALL PATTERNS Fashion Authority MC CALL PATTERNS Lieut. Burns has a severe cold and is in marked quarters. Sgt. G. A. Goosby has recently transferred to the Q. M. Corp. Lieut. R. McEwen was married. G Co. entertained a number of their friends from the city on Wednesday, April 3rd, with a 6 o'clock dinner. Capt. Kelly and Lieut. Johnson made interesting talks. Lieut. Ellis, K Co., 366th infantry, was granted ten days' leave of absence, effective April 1st. He left Saturday night for Springfield, Ill., where he will visit relatives. McCALL-MCWEEN WEDDING. A military wedding of interest occurred Monday evening, April 1st, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. L Edwards, 1044 Eleventh street, when Miss Jeannette McCall of Montgomery, Ala., was united in marriage to First Lieut. R. A. McEwen. Lieut. McEwen is an interesting young man and his many friends, we are sure, will help him make it pleasant for his bride during her stay in the city. our subscript now. The Bystander needs your subscription. Why not subscribe now. Mrs. Jennie Jones, 700 Grand View, Pastor CAMP DODGE NOTES Mrs. G. W. Winston, Reporter. Phone Drake 1650 J. WITH OUR CHURCHES CHURCH DIRECTORY. MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Corinthian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Rob'uson, 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. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. Paul's A. M. B. 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. H. Reynolds, Supply 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 St. 11:30 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Asbury M. E. Church 777 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. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. Rev. H. A. Perry, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian. Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. If I Were a Farmer. If I were a farmer I would keep at hand a few reliable medicines for minor ailments that are not so serious as to require the attention of a physician, such as Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy for bowel complaints. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs, colds and croup. Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains, bruises and rheumatic pains. 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Smith and daughter, Miss Katheryn, made a business trip to Moberly on Thursday. ‘The program which was rendered by the Western college Sunday school was very good. The rally was very successful. Ninety dollars was raise by the students. Rev. A. R. Fox preached an excel lent sermon Sunday morning. In the afternoon a very excellent program was rendered by the members of the | Sunday school and at night the pro: | gram. g | "Mr. Claude Davis died Thursday 9 his home. Funeral services were con ‘ducted Saturday st the A. M. E chureh by Rev. A. R. Fox | "Misses Madelene Howard and Len: ‘Taylor of Shelbyville, Mo. spen Easter the guests of friends. ‘Helen Howard of Shelbyville, Mo. is the guest of her sister. ‘The Easter program which was given by the Sunday school B. ¥. P U. and evening choir of the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist churck was very good. ‘Western college, the A. M. E. church and the Baptsit church were decorated very beautiful Sunday. Sunday, April 7, there will be bap- tizing at the Vine Street Baptist church. President I. E. Page has returned from a business trip. Miss Edna Harris and Master Har- ris Xenophon Crews are on the sick | list. Mrs. Rosa Taylor, the state mis- sionary worker and the instructor of the missionary department at West- er college, has returned from Lin- neous, Mo. where she attended the Baptist Union, which met in that city. Mrs, Lucy Harris and daughter, Miss Elzona Blakey, Miss Neva Miller and Miss Alene Walker have returned from Linneous, where they attended the Baptist Union. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Johnson of Meadville, Mo,, are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. L. Perkins. For Constipation. Mr. L. H. Farnham, a_ prominent druggist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: “Chamberlain’s Tablets are certainly the best thing on the market for con- stipation.” Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agree. able and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. (Last Week.) Mrs, R. Houston, Mrs. B. Taylor and Mrs. L. Golden were to see Mrs. A. Critz and Mrs, Mary Pearson. Mrs, M. Carter, who was sick, is up and out doors. ‘Mrs. Mary Pearson was out to breakfast Sunday morning. ‘The K. P.'s held their sermon in Davenport at the A. M. E. church. ‘A number of young folks attended the Easter ball in Davenport. ‘Mrs, Godman was sick last week. Mr. M. Clay and Mr. W. Walkup were home sick for two or three days. (This Weeks News.) A large number attended the Easter program at the A. M. E. church, Mrs. Boyd, who was sick,.is able to be out. Mrs. J. Slaughter, Mrs. 0. Jackson, THE BYSTANDE Mrs. M. Golden and Miss B. Edmunes and Mr. W. Morrisor are on the sick ist. Mr. and Mrs. Gatewood from Mo. line are going to move to our city. Mrs, R. Brown is very sick with pneumonia. ‘The Masons turned out Saturday afternoon with Mr. J. Allen, one of their brothers, who passed away Thursday morning at his home in Davenport. * ’ Mrs, W. Simmons of Milwaukee, Wis, was visiting relatives and friends. Miss. T. Whitney spent Sunday afternoon with B, Edmund. Mr. and Mrs. W. Morrison were sur- prised Thursday evening by a host of Mfriends. Among the guests was Mrs. W. Simmons of Milwaukee, Wis., the occasion being their 47th apniversary. Many beautiful presents were re- ceived. ‘The evening was spent 50- cially and at a late hour a three- course luncheon was served. Mrs. 0. Jackson and sister spent Monday afternoon in Davenport. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. In the district court of the state of Towa, in and for Polk county. In re application of Henry Cc. Stream for permit to buy, keep and sell intoxicating liquors for lawful purposes. * To Ward C. Henry, county attorney, for Polk county, Iowa, and to whom else it may concern: You are hereby notified that the pe- tition or application of the under signed, Henry C. Stream, is now on file in the office of the clerk of said court praying a permit -to buy, keep and sell intoxicating liquors for all lawful purposaes. : That the particular location of the place where the proposed business is to be carried on is No. 301 South West Fourth street, in the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. ‘The purpose of procuring said per- mit is to allow the “Co-operative Drug and Chemical Company, Whole- sale,” a corporation to operate there- under as provided by code of 1913, section 2401-a, the said Stream being president of said corporation, and financially interested in and actually engaged in the conduct of its business. You are further notified that said petition or application will come on for hearing at the May term, 1918, of said court, as by law provided, which said term will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 6th day of May, 1918. You will please, therefore, gov- ern yourselves accordingly. Herity C. Stream, Petitioner. April 5, April 12, April 17. Miss Ida Mae Young of Des Moines visited at the home of her brother, Mr. Chas. Young, over Easter. Mr. Joe Robinson and family at- tended the Easter program at Albia on Sunday evening. Mrs. Eva Roper and Mrs. Sam Rob- inson and daughter, Anna, were in Al- 4, 6 ROE & FN iii. lus myo, LOOT LZ vy =~ J Ve Phi eae, MY Pa SAS SS HOCKING NEWS. FR TY bia shopping last week. ‘Miss Alberta Robinson spent Sun- day at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mabel Robinson Mrs. Mabel Robinson and Miss Evelyn Carter were on the program at the Easter services in Albia Sun- day. Mr. Walter Burns spent Easter in Des Moines. Messrs. H. Crawtord and ™ «a entertained a number of friends at a ‘birthday party in honor of. Miss. I. Shoots. The evening was spent in dancing. All report a grand time. ‘All departed at a late hour, wishing Miss Shoots many more happy birth- days. + , Thomas Triplett, three weeks old Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Triplett, pass- ed away Saturday evening at 9:10. Services were held at the grave side at Linwood cemetery. Rev. W. B. M. Scott officiated. ‘A large number of strangers at- tended the Easter dance Monday, ‘April 1, Music was furnished by Casey Jones Hawaiian Jazz Band. Services at the Second Baptist church were larfgely attended all day. Mr. and Mrs. Bozier of Bushnell were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Gar- rison on Sunday. Mrs. Bozier joined in the afternoon. The M. C. T. club will give a party at the home of Miss I. Shoots on ‘Thursday evening, April 1. The carnival given at Odd Fellows hall on March 21-23 was a grand suc. cess. They cleared $35. Messrs. Crew, Corn and Glenn, Steele wish to thank the public. Easter services at the A. M. E. church were largely attended. The church was beautifully decorated with Faster lilies and palms A program was given at 10:45 to a large and ap- preciative audience The Masons turned out for their annual sermon preached by the Rev. J. H. Garrison. Rev. Jam- ison, presiding elder of Springfield district, preached an able sermon at the evening services to a large audi- ence. Miss A. Coleman of Kewanee was the guest of Mr. V. McGill on Monday. The Easter rally at the A. M. E. church brought in $150. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. The condition of Mrs. Jennie John. ‘son, who has been very ill with in- flammatory rheumatism, remains un- improved. Mrs. Carrie Bailey of Carroll, Iowa, is in the city, the guest of her sister, ‘Mrs. Wilma Carriger. A number of persons who joined the Mt. Zion Baptist church during the re- vival, were baptized at the Swedish Lutheran church Wednesday evening, March 24, The Mary Church Terrell Red Cross auxiliary sent to the local Red Cross chapter twentytwo bed leggings, three pair of pajama suits and one night shirt. Mrs. Mansfield Askew is pres- ident; Mrs. Horace Green, secretary; Mrs. L, Maxey, treasurer; Mrs. V. D. Kerns and Miss L. Askew, work com. 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