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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 44 With The Colors By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa Son's Diary. SERIES 10. Jim Crow—Jim Crow—Jim Crow. And why? Is it because the south of today desires it? Or is it just a relic of the old south, one of the many conventions to which the new south is slave? It cannot be the former, or if it is, there cannot be any inconsistencies as these that I daily come in contact with. It is against the state law for whites and Negroes to ride together in the street cars. Jitney busses are a new thing in these parts. The statutes have not as yet reached them, so the whites think nothing of sitting on the laps of Negroes. How strange it is that their conscience does not hinder them from doing this. And even on street cars the conductors must continually call the attention of the passengers to the fact that Negroes and whites must not mingle. There is a dormitory here, where white and colored sleep together, yet with the coming of every sun they must go to separate places to prepare their toilets. Colored and white even make an attempt at socializing here. There is a white segregant here who continually insists upon socializing with me. Every morning he comes over and sings to my accompaniment at the piano. Often I go out in town with him. Sometimes we go to the theater; at others we go over to Norfolk or visit some of the historical spots in this vicinity. In this camp there are two Y. M. C. A. buildings, one for colored and one for white. There is the best of treatment accorded the members of the races when they intermingle at these. Often the talent of the two give a program together. Last evening I was down and gave a reading of several of Dunbar's poems, all of which were highly appreciated by the white boys. They are simply wild about Mr. Dunbar's works, so to speak. One day last week I had occasion to be among three white ladies, teachers in schools in these parts, from whom I learned some valuable information concerning the new south. As you might know, we were discussing the race issues, during the course of which one said, My dear sir, there is no longer any such thing as a race question. It is now a question of humanity." Another added that the new south would be just as fair to the Negro as the north is, were it not for the laws and traditions of reconstruction times. "We believe in your people, we know them to be our equals, but we are handicapped by the laws and customs of our fathers. We are to be sympathized with rather than to be criticized. We are too weak to stand up for what we know to be right. If we come out boldly, we are called Nigger lovers by the poorer THE HOOVER METROCITY SUCTION SWEPER Bests Out GRIT Sweeps Thoroughly Straightens Nap Restores Colorings ProlongsCarpetLife BESIDES Vacuum Cleaning Let us PROVE it on YOUR Carpetings DES MOINES ELECTRIC CO. class, and soon we lose our influence and social position." So it is with all the south. The better class of people hate the indigities that are heaped upon the Negroes, but are helpless against the great mob of poor whites. But we must not lay all the blame for segregation upon the shoulders of the whites. The blacks are in a manner largely responsible for their plight. They very often segregate themselves. Instead of being men and standing up for their rights, too often they submit to things that even the most ardent admirer of oldtime southern traditions do not require of them. Too many of them lack manliness and personal pride. They care very little for themselves and less for anyone else. I have seen much of men not having proper respect for the ladies of their race. How, then, can they command for them respect for others, when they themselves fail to give it? Colored men of the south, who aspire to being called gentlemen, are very lax about little courteous acts, as giving their seat in a street car to a lady, or failing to beg pardon when they trample on the feet of a fellow passenger. Too often they are coarse and boisterous to the disgust of persons within the sound of their voices. I have seen so many coarse men of my race since I have been here that I have often stopped and asked myself. Are we equal to the average white man? Some of us are and some of us are not. But, shall the possibilities which are within us be denied their humane right of asserting themselves, when given the chance? No longer can we sit idly by and criticize the south, but, instead, we must help the south to solve the problem of humanity. We need no longer pine to go to the faraway lands of China and Africa to do missionary work. There is plenty of work to be done here in the southland. Let us not forget that "Charity begins at home." (To be continued.) PROGRAM OF THE SEVEN- TEENTH ANNUAL, SESSION OF IOWA FEDERATION COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS. I give my head, my heart And my hands to God and my country, One country, one language, And one flag. At Union Congregational church, Des Moines, Iowa, May 27th to 29th, 1918. Motto, "Sowing Seeds of Kindness." Colors, Blue and White. Monday, 3 p. m. Meeting of officers of Iowa Federation. Report of program committee. Invocation, Rev. Robinson of Bap tist church. Chorus, M. C. T. club. Welcome on behalf of the city, Mayor Fairweather. Original poem, Miss Margaret Roberts. Welcome on behalf of churches, Rev. H. E. King, Congregational church. Rino solo, Mary Ellen McCree. Piano solo, Mary Elena McCree. Welcome on behalf of clubs, Mrs. J. L. Thompson. Selection, Female quartet. Response to welcome, Mrs. Minola Belle, Burington. Star Spangled Banner. Presentation of service flag, Mrs. J. B. Rush, honorary president of Iowa Federation. Acceptance, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, regimental mother of 366th infantry and honorary president Iowa Federation. "Keep the Home Fires Burning," solo with audience singing the chorus. Announcements. Benediction, Rev. S. L. Birt. Red Cross collection. Tuesday Morning, May 29. Fifteen minutes devotion, Chaplain Mrs. Redd, Washington, Iowa. Song, America. Salute the flag, led by Miss Harriet Alexander. Report of credential committee Mrs. Harry Allan chairman. Mrs. Harry Allan charkham Minutes of board meeting. Report of state officers. Announcement of committees. Report of clubs. Music. Tribute, in memory of Gertrude D. Culbertson, third honorary president of Iowa Federation, by Mrs. C. B. Lewis, fourth honorary president of Iowa Federation. Recitation, Mrs. Walter Burns of Hasking, Iowa. Hocking, Iowa. Congress of Club Presidents two minutes talk. (a) The Ideal Club Woman. (b) The Ideal Club President. (c) The Ideal State President. (d) The Ideal Federation. Afternoon Session—Historical Bldg. Song, America. Song, America. Salute the flag, led by Miss Alberta DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1918. Influence The indigine-Neiest the blame builders in a fear their aggregate men, too that of old-root re-tem pride. Inselves the seen re-race. Invocation. Minutes of morning session. Report of state committees Liberty Loan, Mrs. Martha White, Indiana, Iowa. Food Conservation, Mrs. Lula Horne, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Household Economics, Mrs. Ada White, Buxton, Iowa. Address, Mrs. Francis E. Whitley, state chairman of National Council of Defense. Vocal solo, Mrs. Delza Hammitt. Child Welfare Committee, Mrs. Daisy E. Jones, Buxton, Iowa. Civics Committee, Miss Margaret Roberts, Des Moines. Suffrage, Mrs. Ada Mills, Buxton, Iowa. Music, Mrs C B. Woods, Des Moines. Paper, "The Sorrow Songs," Miss Margaret Davis, Ottumwa. Mitchell of Fulton, IJl., is ill in the hospital at the army camp at For Riley, Kas. Geo. W. Slater, Sr., of California is a guest at the home of his son, Geo. Jr., on Harrison street. He expects to remain indefinitely. Some of our homes have been glad dened and then sorrowed during the past week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Carter, a son to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Judon, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder, a son and daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Siege Wilder. Unfortunately none survive but the infant son of the latter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilder. The parents have the sympathies of their friends. Mrs. Anna Anthony, who has been at Mercy hospital for the past two weeks for treatment, is reported as improving. Henry Henderson, an employee at Minutes of previous meeting. Piano selection, Mr. Clyde Leroy Glass, Des Moines. Annual address of the Iowa state president, Mrs. Helena Downey. Selection, Mixed quartet. Mesdames V. L. Jones, Pearl Thompson, Delza Hammitt and Hopkins. Original verse, C. Bertram Johnson, Kirksville, Mo. Report of chairman of education, Mrs. Rosa Carter, Buxton. Collection for scholarship fund. Announcements. Wednesday Morning Session. Fifteen minutes' devotion. Sisters of Sodgold by Miss Marie Salute of flag, led by Miss Marie Williams, Cedar Rapids. Minutes of previous session. Parliamentary drill by Mrs. Belle Watkins, parliamentarian. Club reports. Reports of committees continued. Health, Mrs. Gus Nichols, Des Moines. Temperance, Mrs. Alice McDowell, Des Moines. Arts and Crafts, Mrs. Marie Johnson, Des Moines. Instrumental solo, Mrs. Roper, Hocking. Reading, Miss Susie Lee, Des Moines. Necrology roll. Afternoon Session. Minutes of previous session. Election of officers. Report of chairman of young women, Mrs. Marie Williams, Cedar Rapids. Solo, "Jean," by Harry T. Burleigh, Mrs. Coleen Alexander-Jones. Paper, "The Girl and the Man in Uniform," Mrs. Eliza Redd, Washington, Iowa. Report of social service chairman, Mrs. George C. Young, Des Moines. Round table. (a) My method and success attendant thereto in developing my neighborhood. (b) The spirit of universal brotherhood. (c) Community interest. Solo, Mrs. Oscar Roper, Hocking. Evening Session. Music. Invocation. Reading of minutes of previous session. Demonstration of patriotic music, Mrs. C. B. Wood, Solo, Mrs. McGee, Cedar Rapids. Address, Atty. Geo. H. Woodson, Buxton. Male quartet. Report of statistician, Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes. Piano solo, Miss Mildred Griffin, Des Moines. Installation of officers, by Miss Jessie Walker, honorary president of Iowa Federation. For Bilious Troubles. To promote a healthy action of the liver and correct the disorders caused by biliousness, Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent. Try them and see how quickly they give you a relish for your food and banish that dull and stupid feeling. CLINTON, IOWA The Friendly Volunteer club, a recently organized society, gave a supper at Bethel A. M. E. church Saturday night. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather a good crowd was present and a good sum realized for the pastor. Art Williams, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Williams, left some days ago for Camp Grant, where he has taken up the duties of a cook. Recent advices from him report that he is pleased with his occupation. Recent advises to relatives here are that Howard Mitchell, son of Mrs. Ida Mitchell of Fulton, Ili., is ill in the hospital at the army camp at Fort Riley, Kas. Geo. W. Slater, Sr., of California is a guest at the home of his son, Geo., Jr., on Harrison street. He expects to remain indefinitely. Some of our homes have been gladdened and then sorrowed during the past week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Carter, a son to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Judon, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder, a son and daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Siegel Wilder. Unfortunately none survive but the infant son of the latter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilder. The parents have the sympathies of their friends. Mrs. Ania Anthony, who has been at Mercy hospital for the past two weeks for treatment, is reported as improving. Henry Henderson, an employee at Camp Grant, visited recently with his family. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Culberson are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Saturday. Mr. C. C. Johnson of Des Moines was a welcome caller on the Bystander correspondent while in the city. Arrangements are under way for the trustee rally Sunday, May 5th. The following ladies are solicitors: Mrs. Susie Robinson, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. May Thompson, Mrs. M. J. Holliday, Mrs. Alathea Stewart and Mrs. E. S. Heron. Three services will be held that day. In the evening a program will be rendered by the choir and others. Mrs. J. W. Porter is out again, after a protracted illness. Mr. C. C. Johnson, grand custodian of Iowa of A. F. & A. M., paid his annual visit to McNeil lodge Tuesday evening. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Steps are being taken by the A. M. E. trustee board to remodel the parsonage. Sergt. Bob Morris of Camp Dodge and wife of Des Moines were visitors in the home of her mother, Mrs. Frank Allen. Rev. O. B. Smith of Evans was in Centerville last week assisting Rev M. Carrington in a series of meetings. Mrs. Robt. Franklin is a patient in the Abbott hospital. She submitted to an operation. Mrs. Mollie Ringo is suffering this week with her throat. Mrs. Noah Kimbrough is able to be around without the aid of a cane. Mr. Kimbrough is very poorly at this time. Mrs. Jesse Jones, who has a fractured leg, is getting along nicely. Miss Stella Ringo is suffering with the la gripe. The Henry Allen family all have been sufferers of la gripe. The Shorter A. M. E. Sunday school elected their delegate Sunday to the district convention, which meets in June in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Florence Allen will represent the school. Winston Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Coleman, is getting along nicely with the mumps. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Mr. Anderson March was born at Alabama on August 22, 1870, and passed away at his home, 729 H street West, April 15th, 1918, at ten o'clock p. m. He was 47 years, 7 months and 21 days old. He professed a hope in Litchfield, Kansas, and was united to the Baptist church there. He was also a watch care member of the Tabernacle Baptist church in Buxton, Iowa. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, Mrs. Emma March, two daughters, Susie March of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mabel Robinson of Hocking, Iowa; one granddaughter, Alberta Robinson of Hocking, and other relatives and a host of friends. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the many friends and clubs who aided us in the time of the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. And for the beautiful floral offering.—Mrs. Emma March, Mrs. Mabel Robinson. Mrs. Mabel Robinson and daughter, Alberta and Evelyn, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Emma March. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Meeting is still going on at the Second Baptist church and we are having splendid meetings and good success and ten have been added so far to the church. We feel that much good is being done in Centerville in this meeting. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. are progressing nicely. Bro. LeRoy Hicks is able to be out again, after returning home from Minneapolis very sick. Deacon Wm. Noah had the misfortune to stick a pin in his knee while mining Monday It is giving him quite a little pain. Our janitor, Sister Hannah Oliver, who has been seriously ill, is reported better at this writing. Master Mark Carrington is also reported some better. We learn that Mrs. E. Smith on N. Sixth street is expected to leave for Minneapolis soon to make her future home. We are sorry to see Sister Smith leave. Mr. James Price returned to her home in Clinton, Iowa after being called here by the death of his brother, Mr. Marshall Price. And Mrs. J. Price stayed here for an indefinite time. Bro. P. Jeter was out trying his new car that he purchased recently. Mrs. Edward A daughter Mrs. C. E. Stu April 7th. Miss Parlee Mo., and Mr. married at the Wednesday ev. Rev. Toomey. popular young a happy voya sea. A number o shower. Frids for Mr. and M. Mrs. A. Lee. That patriot We want to thank our many friends for their thoughtfulness and kindness to our loving son and brother, Mr. Marshall Price, and we want to thank the Rev. M. Carrington and Rev. Woods for the beautiful expression they made about him. We also thank the many friends for their beautiful floral offering they sent in remembrance of him.—Mr. Payne, Benevolent society, Mr. and Mrs. Beer, Law Bros., Mr. and Mrs. G. Pratman, George Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bradley, Miss E. Tillmont, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, Mr. Hudson and Mr. Jim Bradley, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden and family and many others we haven't space to mention. Respectfully, Mrs. Lizzie D. Price and family. Anyone wishing the Bystander notify Mrs. A. L. Crittenden at 206 S. Eighteenth street. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. The drafted boys are doing good with their drilling. They seem to take quite an interest. Six of our boys are going to leave soon for Camp Grant. The reception held Wednesday, April 17th, at the Masonic hall in honor of the soldiers was well attended. Mrs. J. Slaughter was taken to the hospital Saturday and underwent an operation Monday morning. Mrs. A. Critz is doing fine at this writing who has been sick for some time. Miss Glee Stoner Mrs. R. Jackson, Mrs. L. Stewart, Mrs. M. Travis, Mrs. A. Ivy, Mrs. Officer, W. M. Morrison and Mrs. Davis are all on the sick list. The ladies of the Progressive Art club met Wednesday afternoon, April 17th, at the home of Mrs. A. Ivy. After business a program was rendered, after which the hostess served a repast. The banquet in honor of Rev. Saunders will be May 2d at the McKinley Baptist church. Rev. Saunders has given up his charge here and is going to Des Moines for the future. The stewardess of the A. M. E. church had avery nice program Sunday evening and did good in their collection for the day. Rev. Gibson gave a lecture at the Baptist church Monday evening. He is from Bloomington, Ill. Mr. E. Carter called to see some of his friends Monday afternoon. Mrs. Morton had quite a visit with Mrs. Mary Pearson on Sunday. Little Blanche Hubbard is suffering with appendicitis. Mr. John Williams is very ill with pneumonia. Miss Vesta Walker has returned from Ames, Iowa, where she has been attending school, the school term having closed. Mrs. Edward Askew died Saturday morning, April 20, at the St. Joseph hospital, following an operation. Her death was avery sad shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. Askew was born in Washington, D. C, August 17, 1869. She had been a resident of Sioux City for many years and was a prominent member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. She was aso widely known in secret organizations, being at the time of her death D. G. W. R. of the grand lodge, H. H. of Ruth. She was also P. M. N. G. of Sunbeam H. H. of Ruth, No. 4961. She was a charter member of Harmony chapter, No. 22, O. E. S. She was a talented singer. Besides her husband she is survived by a number of relatives and a great many friends. The funeral was held Tuesday, April 23, from the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev. Toomey the pastor, officiated, while the H. H. of Ruth and Eastern Star lodges also assisted in the services. Burial was made in Legan Park cemetery. Mrs. Carrie Law, G. M. N. G, of the district grand lodge, No. 22, H. H. of Ruth of Iowa, arrived in the city Monday, April 22, to attend the funeral of better at this writing SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Price Five Cents Mrs. Edward Askew. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield on Wednesday, April 7th. Miss Parlee Harris of Lexington, Mo., and Mr. Dewey Jackson were married at the home of the latter on Wednesday evening, April 10th, by Rev Toomey. Mr. Jackson is a very popular young man and we wish them a happy voyage on the matrimonial sea. A number of friends gave a linen shower, Friday evening, April 19th, for Mr. and Mrs. D. Jackson. Mrs. A. Lee has been ill. That patriotism is booming in every heart was evidenced Friday, April 19, when a number of our colored women, members of the Mary Church Terrell Red Cross auxiliary, marched in the Liberty Loan pageant along with the local Red Cross of this city. It did our hearts good to know that the work these noble women are doing is being appreciated by the most prominent white people of this city and that no color line was drawn so far as the Red Cross was concerned. A Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors, Eastern Star and H. H. of Ruth for their sympathy and assistance during the death of our beloved wife, sister-in-law and aunt, also for the beautiful floral designs—Signed, Mr. Edward Askew, husband; Mr. and Mrs. M. Askew, Miss Laura Askew, Mrs. M. Smith, Mr. James Askew, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hill and Miss Helen Dowdy. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC, REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, Of the Bystander, published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa, for April, 1918, State of Iowa, County of Polk, ss. Before me, H. F. Wood, in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared John L. Thompson, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the owner of the Bystander, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, postal laws and regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, toit: That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Publisher—John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Editor—John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Managing editor, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Business manager, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. John L. Thompson. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of March, 1918. H. F. Wood. Notary Public. (My commission expires July 4, 1918.) Some Strategy. Marie Willis (at the beach)—"Kit is quite a clever social general." Jane Gillis—"Yes. 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Is it because the south of today desires it? Or is it just a relic of the old south, one of the many con- ventions to which the new south is slave? It cannot be the former, or if it is, there cannot be any inconsistencies as these that I daily come in contact with. It is against the state law for whites and Negroes to ride together in the street cars. Jitney busses are a new thing in these parts. The statutes have not as yet reached them, so the whites think nothing of sitting on the laps of Negroes. How strange it is that their conscience does not hinder them from doing this. And even on street cars the conductors must continually call the attention of the passengers to the fact that Negroes and whites must not mingle. There is a dormitory here, where white and colored sleep together, yet with the coming of every sun they must go to separate places to prepare their toilets. Colored and white even make an attempt at socializing here. There is a white setgeant here who continually insists upon socializing with me. Every morning he comes over and sings to my accompaniment at the piano. Often I go out in town with him. Sometimes we go to the theater; at others we go over to Norfolk or visit some of the historical spots in this vicinity. In this camp there are two Y. M. C. A. buildings, one for colored and one for white. There is the best of treatment accorded the members of the races when they intermingle at these. Often the talent of the two give a program together. Last evening I was down and gave a reading of several of Dunbar's poems, all of which were highly appreciated by the white boys. They are simply wild about Mr. Dunbar's works, so to speak. One day last week I had occasion to be among three white ladies, teachers in schools in these parts, from whom I learned some valuable information concerning the new south. As you might know, we were discussing the race issues, during the course of which one said, My dear sir, there is no longer any such thing as a race question. It is now a question of humanity." Another added that the new south would be just as fair to the Negro as the north is, were it not for the laws and traditions of reconstruction times. "We believe in your people, we know them to be our equals, but we are handicapped by the laws and customs of our fathers. We are to be sympathized with rather than to be criticized. We are too weak to stand up for what we know to be right. If we come out boldly, we are called Nigger lovers by the poorer THE HOOVER electric SUCTION SWEEPER Boats Out GRIT Sweeps Thoroughly Straightens Nap Restores Colorings Prolongs CarpetLife BESIDES Vacuum Cleaning Let us PROVE it on YOUR Carpetings DES MOINES ELECTRIC CO. class, and soon we lose our influence and social position." So it is with all the south. The better class of people hate the indigities that are heaped upon the Negroes, but are helpless against the great mob of poor whites. But we must not lay all the blame for segregation upon the shoulders of the whites. The blacks are in a manner largely responsible for their plight. They very often segregate themselves. Instead of being men and standing up for their rights, too often they submit to things that even the most ardent admirer of old-time southern traditions do not require of them. Too many of them lack manliness and personal pride. They care very little for themselves and less for anyone else. I have seen much of men not having proper respect for the ladies of their race. How, then, can they command for them respect for others, when they themselves fail to give it? Colored men of the south, who aspire to being called gentlemen, are very lax about little courteous acts, as giving their seat in a street car to a lady, or failing to beg pardon when they trample on the feet of a fellow passenger. Too often they are coarse and boisterous to the disgust of persons within the sound of their voices. I have seen so many coarse men of my race since I have been here that I have often stopped and asked myself, Are we equal to the average white man? Some of us are and some of us are not. But, shall the possibilities which are within us be denied their humane right of asserting themselves, when given the chance? No longer can we sit idly by and criticize the south, but, instead, we must help the south to solve the problem of humanity. We need no longer pine to go to the faraway lands of China and Africa to do missionary work. There is plenty of work to be done here in the southland. Let us not forget that "Charity begins at home." (To be continued.) PROGRAM OF THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF IOWA FEDERATION COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS. I give my head, my heart And my hands to God and my country, One country, one language, And one flag. At Union Congregational church, Des Moines, Iowa, May 27th to 29th, 1918. Motto, "Sowing Seeds of Kindness." Colors, Blue and White. Meeting of officers of Iowa Federation. Report of program committee. Running Session Invocation, Rev. Robinson of Bapstist church. Chorus, M. C. T. club. Welcome on behalf of the city, Mayor Fairweather. Original poem, Miss Margaret Roberts. Welcome on behalf of churches, Rev. H. E. King, Congregational church. Piano solo, Mary Ellen McCree. Welcome on behalf of clubs, Mrs. J. L. Thompson. Selection. Female quartet. Response to welcome, Mrs. Minola Belle, Burington. Star Spangled Banner. Presentation of service flag, Mrs. J. B. Rush, honorary president of Iowa Federation. Acceptance, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, regi- mental mother of 386th infantry and honorary president Iowa Federation. "Keep the Home Fires Burning," solo with audience singing the chorus. Announcements. Benediction, Rev. S. L. Birt. Red Cross collection. Tuesday Morning, May 29. Fifteen minutes devotion, Chaplain Mrs. Redd, Washington, Iowa. Song, America. Salute the flag, led by Miss Harriet Alexander. Report of credential committee, Mrs. Harry Allan chairman. Tribute, in memory of Gertrude D. Culbertson, third honorary president of Iowa Federation, by Mrs. C. B. Lewis, fourth honorary president of Iowa Federation. Recitation, Mrs. Walter Burns of Hocking, Iowa. Hocking, Iowa. Congress of Club Presidents two minutes talk. (a) The Ideal Club Woman. (b) The Ideal Club President. (c) The Ideal State President. (d) The Ideal Federation. Afternoon Session—Historical Bldg. Sage, Arlington Song, America. Salute the flag, led by Miss Alberta DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1918. Influence The indig-ing Ne-vest the blame builders in a their regate men, too that that Invocation. Minutes of morning session. Report of state committees Liberty Loan, Mrs. Martha White, Indianola, Iowa. Food Conservation, Mrs. Lula Horne, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Household Economics, Mrs. Ada White, Buxton, Iowa. Address, Mrs. Francis E. Whitley; state chairman of National Council of Defense. Vocal solo, Mrs. Delza Hammitt. Child Welfare Committee, Mrs. Daisy E. Jones, Buxton, Iowa. Mitchell of Fulton, Ill., is ill in the hospital at the army camp at Fox Riley, Kas. Geo. W. Slater, Sr., of California a guest at the home of his son, Geo. Jr., on Harrison street. He expect to remain indefinitely. Some of our homes have been glac-dened and then sorrowed during the past week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Carter, a son to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Judon, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder, a son and daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Siege Wilder. Unfortunately none survive. Civics Committee, Miss Margaret Roberts, Des Moines. Suffrage, Mrs. Ada Mills, Buxton, Iowa. Music, Mrs C B. Woods, Des Moines. Paper, "The Sorrow Songs," Miss Margaret Davis, Ottumwa. Minutes of previous meeting. Piano selection, Mr. Clyde Leroy Glass, Des Moines. Annual address of the Iowa state president. Mrs. Helena Downey. Selection, Mixed quartet. Mesdamee V. L. Jones, Pearl Thompson, Delza Hammitt and Hopkins. Original verse, C. Bertram Johnson, Kirksville, Mo. Report of chairman of education, Mrs. Rosa Carter, Buxton. Collection for scholarship fund. Announcements. Wednesday Morning Session. Fifteen minutes' devotion. Salute of flag, led by Miss Marie Williams, Cedar Rapids. Minutes of previous session. Parliamentary drill by Mrs. Belle Watkins, parliamentarian. Club reports. Reports of committees continued. Health, Mrs. Gus Nichols, Des Moines. Temperance, Mrs. Alice McDowell, Des Moines. Arts and Crafts, Mrs. Marie John- son, Des Moines. Instrumental solo, Mrs. Roper, Hocking. Reading, Miss Susie Lee, Des Moines. Necrology roll. Afternoon Session. Minutes of previous session. Election of officers. Report of chairman of young women, Mrs. Marie Williams, Cedar Rapids. Solo, "Jean," by Harry T. Burleigh, Mrs. Coleen Alexander-Jones. Paper, "The Girl and the Man in Uniform," Mrs. Eliza Redd, Washington, Iowa. Report of social service chairman, Mrs. George C. Young, Des Moines. Round table. (a) My method and success attendant thereto in developing my neighborhood. (b) The spirit of universal brotherhood. (c) Community interest. Solo, Mrs. Oscar Roper, Hocking. Evening Session. Music. Invocation. Reading of minutes of previous session. Demonstration of patriotic music, Mrs. C. B. Wood. Solo, Mrs. McGee, Cedar Rapids. Solo, Mrs. Meeee, Cedar Rapids. Address, Atty. Geo. H. Woodson, Buxton. Male quartet. Report of statistician, Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes. Piano solo, Miss Mildred Griffin, Des Moines. Installation of officers, by Miss Jessie Walker, honorary president of Iowa Federation. For Bilious Troubles. To promote a healthy action of the liver and correct the disorders caused by biliousness, Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent. Try them and see how quickly they give you a relish for your food and banish that dull and stupid feeling. CLINTON, IOWA The Friendly Volunteer club, a recently organized society, gave a supper at Bethel A. M. E. church Saturday night. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather a good crowd was present and a good sum realized for the pastor. Art Williams, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Williams, left some days ago for Camp Grant, where he has taken up the duties of a cook. Recent advices from him report that he is pleased with his occupation. Mrs. Scott Robinson expects to leave in a few days for Jacksonville, Ill. to visit a sister, who is quite sick. A number of our people have been on the sick list, but are fortunately some better. Recent advices to relatives here are that Howard Mitchell, son of Mrs. Ida Mitchell of Fulton, Ill., is ill in the hospital at the army camp at Fort Riley, Kas. Geo. W. Slater, Sr., of California is a guest at the home of his son, Geo., Jr., on Harrison street. He expects to remain indefinitely. Some of our homes have been gladdened and then sorrowed during the past week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Carter, a son to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Judon, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder, a son and daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Siegel Wilder. Unfortunately none survive but the infant son of the latter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilder. The parents have the sympathies of their friends. Mrs. Anna Anthony, who has been at Mercy hospital for the past two weeks for treatment, is reported as improving. Henry Henderson, an employee at Camp Grant, visited recently with his family. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Culberson are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Saturday. Mr. C. C. Johnson of Des Moines was a welcome caller on the Bystander correspondent while in the city. confined to his home by illness. Arrangements are under way for the trustee rally Sunday, May 5th. The following ladies are solicitors: Mrs. Susie Robinson, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. May Thompson, Mrs. M. J. Holliday, Mrs. Aithea Stewart and Mrs. E. S. Heron. Three services will be held that day. In the evening a program will be rendered by the choir and others. Mrs. J. W. Porter is out again, after a protracted illness. Mr. C. C. Johnson, grand custodian of Iowa of A. F. & A. M., paid his annual visit to McNeil lodge Tuesday evening. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Steps are being taken by the A. M. E. trustee board to remodel the parsonage. Sergt. Bob Morris of Camp Dodge and wife of Des Moines were visitors in the home of her mother, Mrs. Frank Allen. Rev. O. B. Smith of Evans was in Centerville last week assisting Rev M. Carrington in a series of meetings. Mrs. Robt. Franklin is a patient in the Abbott hospital. She submitted to an operation. Mrs. Mollie Ringo is suffering this week with her throat. Mrs. Noah Kinbrough is able to be around without the aid of a cane. Mr. Kimbrough is very poorly at this time. Mrs. Jesse Jones, who has a fractured leg, is getting along nicely. Miss Stella Ringo is suffering with the la gripe. The Henry Allen family all have been sufferers of la gripe. The Shorter A. M. E. Sunday school elected their delegate Sunday to the district convention, which meets in June in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Florence Allen will represent the school. Winston Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Coleman, is getting along nicely with the mumps. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Mr. Anderson March was born at Alabama on August 22, 1870, and passed away at his home, 729 H street West, April 15th, 1918, at ten o'clock p. m. He was 47 years, 7 months and 21 days old. He professed a hope in Christ at Litchfield, Kansas, and was united to the Baptist church there. He was also a watch care member of the Tabernacle Baptist church in Buxton, Iowa. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, Mrs. Emma March, two daughters, Susie March of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mabel Robinson of Hocking, Iowa; one granddaughter, Alberta Robinson of Hocking, and other relatives and a host of friends. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the many friends and clubs who aided us in the time of the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. And for the beautiful floral offering.—Mrs. Emma March, Mrs. Mabel Robinson. Mrs. Mabel Robinson and daughter, Alberta and Evelyn, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Emma March. CENTERVILLE NEWS Meeting is still going on at the Second Baptist church and we are having splendid meetings and good success and ten have been added so far to the church. We feel that much good is being done in Centerville in this meeting. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. are progressing nicely. Bro. LeRoy Hicks is able to be out again, after returning home from Minneapolis very sick. Deacon Wm. Noah had the misfortune to stick a pin in his knee while mining Monday It is giving him quite a little pain. Our janitor, Sister Hannah Oliver, who has been seriously ill, is reported State Capitol Bldg Historic Roo Master Mark Carrington is also reported some better. We learn that Mrs. E. Smith on N. Sixth street is expected to leave for Minneapolis soon to make her future home. We are sorry to see Sister Smith leave. Mr. James Price returned to her home in Clinton, Iowa after being called here by the death of his brother, Mr. Marshall Price. And Mrs. J. Price stayed here for an indefinite time. Bro. P. Jeter was out trying his new car that he purchased recently. Mr. E. F. Brown was visiting relatives and friends in Centerville on route to Chillicothe, Mo. A Card of Thanks. We want to thank our many friends for their thoughtfulness and kindness to our loving son and brother, Mr. Marshall Price, and we want to thank the Rev. M. Carrington and Rev. Woods for the beautiful expression they made about him. We also thank the many friends for their beautiful floral offering they sent in remembrance of him—Mr. Payne, Benevolent society, Mr. and Mrs. Beer, Law Bros., Mr. and Mrs. G. Pratman, George Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bradley, Miss E. Tillmont, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, Mr. Hudson and Mr. Jim Bradley, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden and family and many others we haven't space to mention. Respectfully, Mrs. Lizzie D. Price and family. Anyone wishing the Bystander notify Mrs. A. L. Crittenden at 206 S. The drafted boys are doing good with their drilling. They seem to take quite an interest. Six of our boys are going to leave soon for Camp Grant. The reception held Wednesday, April 17th, at the Masonic hall in honor of the soldiers was well attended. The first spring party given Thursday April 18th, by the Lend-a-Hand club was a success. Mrs. J. Slaughter was taken to the hospital Saturday and underwent an operation Monday morning. Mrs. A. Critz is doing fine at this writing who has been sick for some time. Miss Glee Stoner Mrs. R. Jackson, Mrs. L. Stewart, Mrs. M. Travis, Mrs. A. Ivy, Mrs. Officer, Mr. W. Morrison and Mrs. Davis are all on the sick list. The ladies of the Progressive Art club met Wednesday afternoon, April 17th, at the home of Mrs. A. Ivy. After business a program was rendered, after which the hostess served a repast. The banquet in honor of Rev. Saunders will be May 2d at the McKinley Baptist church. Rev. Saunders has given up his charge here and is going to Des Moines for the future. The stewardess of the A. M. E. church had avery nice program Sunday evening and did good in their collection for the day. Rev. Gibson gave a lecture at the Baptist church Monday evening. He is from Bloomington, Ill. Please don't forget the date of the calendar tea at the Masonic hall. The date is May 23. Bear that in mind. Mr. E. Carter called to see some of his friends Monday afternoon. Mrs. Morton had quite a visit with Mrs. Mary Pearson on Sunday. Little Blanche Hubbard is suffering with appendicitis. Mr. John Williams is very ill with pneumonia. Miss Vesta Walker has returned from Ames, Iowa, where she has been attending school, the-school term having closed. Mrs. Edward Askew died Saturday morning, April 20, at the St. Joseph hospital, following an operation. Her death was avery sad shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. Askew was born in Washington, D. C, August 17, 1869. She had been a resident of Sioux City for many years and was a prominent member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. She was as widely known in secret organizations, being at the time of her death D. G. W. R. of the grand lodge, H. H. of Ruth. She was also P. M. N. G. of Sunbeam H. H. of Ruth. No. 4961. She was a charter member of Harmony chapter, No. 22, O. E. S. She was a talented singer. Besides her husband she is survived by a number of relatives and a great many friends. The funeral was held Tuesday, April 23, from the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev. Toomey the pastor, officiated, while the H. H. of Ruth and Eastern Star lodges also assisted in the services. Burial was made in Logan Park cemetery. Mrs. Carrie Law, G. M. N. G. of the district grand lodge, No. 22, H. H. of Ruth of Iowa, arrived in the city Monday, April 22, to attend the funeral of better at this writing. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Price Five Cents A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield on Wednesday, April 7th. Miss Parlee Harris of Lexington, Mo., and Mr. Dewey Jackson were married at the home of the latter on Wednesday evening, April 10th, by Rev. Toomey. Mr. Jackson is a very popular young man and we wish them a happy voyage on the matrimonial sea. A number of friends gave a linen shower Friday evening, April 19th, for Mr. and Mrs. D. Jackson. Mrs. A. Lee has been ill. That patriotism is booming in every heart was evidenced Friday, April 19, when a number of our colored women, members of the Mary Church Terrell Red Cross auxiliary, marched in the Liberty Loan pageant along with the local Red Cross of this city. It did our hearts good to know that the work these noble women are doing is being appreciated by the most prominent white people of this city and that no color line was drawn so far as the Red Cross was concerned. A Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors, Eastern Star and H. H. of Ruth for their sympathy and assistance during the death of our beloved wife, sister-in-law and aunt, also for the beautiful floral designs. Signed, Mr. Edward Askew, husband; Mr. and Mrs. M. Askew, Miss Laura Askew, Mrs. M. Smith, Mr. James Askew, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hill and Miss Helen Dowdy. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, Of the Bystander, published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa, for April, 1918. State of Iowa, County of Polk, ss. Before me, H. F. Wood, in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared John L. Thompson, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the owner of the Bystander, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, postal laws and regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, toowit: That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Publisher—John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Editor—John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Managing editor, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Business manager, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. John L. Thompson. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of March, 1918. H. F. Wood. Notary Public. (My commission expires July 4, 1918.) Some Strategy. Marie Willis (at the beach)—"Kit is quite a clever social general." Jane Gillis—"Yes. She went through last season's campaign without the loss of a man."-Life. Bradford's Barber Shop 226 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD. Prop. A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal. 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Madam Beatrice Crank's BEAUTY SHOP 902 CENTER STREET Manufactory of all kinds of HAIR GOODS Shampooing, Hair Dressing, Facial Massage and Manicuring. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED FRESH EGGS Next white when eggs are 8 to 10 primes, eat fresh ones at summer pelt. EGG PRESERVER Keaa eggs for poaching, boiling, frying or whipping. Keep in a cool, dry place for months. Preserving eggs just 8 per day. See tin enough for 10 dozen eggs. Buy from your grocery or a car, or send order direct to Norbert A. Wilkinson, Delaware. Bee Milton, Iowa The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Some Strategy. BYSTANDERS PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, almost 800. A GREAT FEDERATED RALLY. All Of Our City Churches at Auditorium. On next Sunday at 3 o'clock at the Auditorium on Fourth and Chestnut streets, will be held one of the most unique and greatest federated church rallies that has ever occurred in Iowa among colored churches, and perhaps anywhere in the United States. It is the coming together of all the colored churches, eight in number, and holding a united concerted financial rally. The largest choir of colored voices, composed of singers of all the eight church choirs, will sing as they never sang before, under the supervision of Mrs. Ethel Bowmer. Every colored person in our city should come out; every person who is a member of the local churches should come out to help boost your own church collection, as each church will have a table of their own. Therefore each church will get just what you will give them. Then again every colored person, whether you are a member of any church or not, come out and help these churches to make the biggest financial drive to pay on their indebtedness. Come out prepared to help all the churches. RACE GLEANINGS. Wealthy White Woman Speaks For Colored People. New York City.—Mrs. Gould said: "As I have said before, it sickens me to the soul to read frightful accounts of Negro lynchings in the south for supposed offenses which a white man might commit with impunity. "It is worth remembering that the body of racial equality has two sides to it. In my studies of the problem, and I have lived in the south and known it as only a southerner can, I have found that there are more white men ready to break down race lines and cohabit with black women than there are black women desirous of living with white men. "I see no reason why the south should not give the colored children equal advantage to acquire an education as the white children. It is a short-sighted policy to follow any other plan if our country is to be raised to its highest power." Colored People's Progress. Garv. Inc. Gary's colored quarter has: 7,000 people, 2 newspapers, 3 lawyers, 11 churches and 27 ministers, 1 college president, 6 doctors, 1 dentist, 2 hotels, 6 educators, 6 jitney bus line owners, 2 incorporated concerns, 8 tailor shops, 1 grocery, 30 coal and ice dealers, 10 contractors, 1 photo gallery, 1 ice cream parlor, 3 real estate offices, 3 policemen, 1 beauty parlor, 1 undertaker, 1 shoe shop, 6 barber shops. Can't Vote But Has Fourteen Sons in War. Greensboro, S. C., April 13—George Bordon, colored, of Goldsboro, has furnished sons to the war in the sum of nearly two squads. He is the father of thirty-five children, twenty-seven of them living and fourteen of them in the United States army either in this country or in France. He has been married three times and on four occasions has been the father of quadruplets. Over Million Colored Women on Our Farms. Expression of willingness to work on farms have come from women throughout the country, according to a statement issued recently by the committee on woman's war work published from Washington. Figures from a late agricultural report are cited showing that there are at present 1,800,000 women in the United States successfully engaged in agriculture. Of this number 750,000 are under twenty years of age and 1,500,-000 are Negroes, a large percentage of whom are in southern cotton states. The first lines of work in which women will be likely to increase their farming activities, as mentioned in report are in vegetable gardening, poultry raising, butter making, hog raising and vegetables and harvesting and picking. RECEPTION FOR OFFICERS. One of the largest and finest receptions yet tendered the U. S. commissioned officers of the 366th infantry at Camp Dodge was given by Editor John L. Thompson and wife at their home, 1806 West Twentieth street. All of the 108 commissioned officers and their wives were invited. While the weather was extremely cold and stormy, nearly seventy braved the blizzard. conversation, music and a special program of toasts of five minutes by the following: Atty. S. Joe Brown, opened this part of the program by singing "Keep the Home Fires Burning." He then introduced Captain Chas. J. Kelley as toastmaster for the evening, who in his own unique and witty manner called the following: Instrumental, Miss Mildred Griffin. Next toast by Captain G. W. Winston. Toast by Lieut. E. L. Booker. Instrumental by Miss Hazel Shaw. Toast by Mrs. W. H. Clark; subject, "The part the American Negro women are doing in this great world war." Toast by Lieut. M. W. Rush. Toast by Lieut. W. H. Clark. Instrumental, Miss Mary Ellen McCree. Toast by Mrs. J. B. Rush; subject, "The efficiency of the Negro woman." Remarks by Rev. S. Bates. Toast by Chaplin Newman. Song by Lieutenant W. F. Nelson. Refreshments were served. Thus all present enjoyed a rare treat and the officers enjoyed their opportunity to meet the people of our city socially. It was an occasion long to be remembered. There were representatives from twenty different states in the U. S. "Perfect Day" was sung by the entire crowd. Mrs. A. N. May, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Mrs. Emerald Mash and Mrs. Alice Franklin assisted Mrs. Thompson in recyling the guests. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Mabel Robinson made a business trip to Ottumwa in the interest of her hairdressing. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Bennings on Monday afternoon. After business a nice lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. R. Robinson, Misses Alberta and little Evaline Robinson were called to Cedar Rapids on account of the death of Mrs. Robinson's mother. Quite a few strangers in town the past week. Mrs. G. A. Davis was at Hocking, No. 3, with her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Grayson, three or four days this week. HOCKING, IOWA. The Willing Workers club met last Sunday at the home of Mabel Robinson. They elected two delegates besides the president, which were Mrs. Mabel Robinson, president; Mrs. Oscar Roper and Miss Alberta Robinson, delegates. Mrs. Mabel Robinson was called to Cedar Rapids last Tuesday on account of the death of her stepfather. Mr. J. March. OBITUARY. Missouri Ann Renix was born June 10, 1844, in Fayette county, Mo., and died Tuesday, January 1st, at 7:32 p.m. at the home of her son, John L. Renix, Minneapolis, Minn, 410 E. Twelfth street. Missouri Ann Ward was married to James Renix (deceased) at Lexington, Mo., June 10, 1856. They moved to Topeka, Kans., in 1862. To this union was born ten children, five of whom survive—A. L. Renix of Mason City, Iowa, James W. Renix, John T. Renix, Mrs. Mary Edmonds and Mrs. Blanch Briscoe of Minneapolis, also five grandchildren. She moved from Topeka, Kans., to Des Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1891. From Des Moines, Iowa, to Minneapolis, Minn., September 9, 1901. The funeral was held at O. A. Lawrence's undertaking parlors on January 4, 1918. Rev. Stovall and Rev. Beasley officiating. The remains were placed in a vault, it being impossible to bury during the winter months on account of the extreme cold weather, and laid to rest Wednesday, April 17, 1918, at Crystal Lake cemetery. Besides the relatives she leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss. 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. SAVE 15 to 30% on all the well-known advertised Proprietary Remedies Standard Toilet Articles and Drug Store Goods at senational cut prices. 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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 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. FINAL NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT. To Owen Delaney and Mrs. Owen Delaney: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that you have failed to perform the contract and agreement entered into by you, Owen Delaney, with J. E Loan on the 29th day of September, A. D. 1916, for the purchase of the following described real estate situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot 153 in L. M. Mann's 1st addition to Oak Park, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines. Your failure to perform said contract and agreements consists of the following matters, towit: Amount of principal interest, taxes and insurance, which should have been paid to this date according to contract, $135. Amount which has been paid, as per payments made, $85.00. Amount past due and unpaid, $60.00 And by reason thereof the said J. Levitt, present owner of contract, does now in accordance with said contract and the provisions of section 4299, chapter 7, title 21, of the code of Iowa (1897) as amended, cause this notice to be served upon you of his intention to forfeit and cancel the said contract after thirty days (30) from the completed service of this notice, and that unless you within the said thirty (30) days perform all the obligations of said contract on your part delinquent and make all payments of principal, interest, taxes and insurance and as above set forth, and also pay the cost of serving this notice, that said contract and all your rights therein and thereunder, in and to said real estate described, shall be declared null and void and forfeited and shall cease and determine, and you will govern yourselves accordingly. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 10th day of April, A. D. 1918. J. Levitt. FINAL NOTICE OF CANCELLA- TION OF CONTRACT To John F. Greve, John Frederick Greve and Mrs. John F. Greve: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that you have failed to perform the contract and agreement entered into by you, John F. Greve, with J. Levitt on the 3rd day of November, A. D. 1918, for the purchase of the following described real estate situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot 6, block 22, Highland Park, an addition now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines. Your failure to perform said contract and agreements consists of the following matters, towit: Amount of principal interest, taxes and insurance, which should have been paid to this date according to contract, $75.00. Amount which has been paid, as per payments made, $45.00. Amount past due and unpaid, $30.00 And by reason thereof the said J. Levitt does now, in accordance with said contract and the provisions of section 4299, chapter 7, title 21, of the code of Iowa (1897) as amended, cause this notice to be served upon you of his intention to forfeit and cancel the said contract after thirty days (30) from the completed service of this notice, and that unless you within the said thirty (30) days perform all the obligations of said contract on your part delinquent and make all payments of principal, interest, taxes and insurance and as above set forth, and also pay the cost of serving this notice, that said contract and all your rights therein and thereunder, in and to said real estate described, shall be declared null and void and forfeited and shall cease and determine, and you will govern yourselves accordingly. The aforesaid contract is recorded in Book 751, page 117, of the records of Polk county, Iowa. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 10th day of April, A.-D. 1918. J. Levitt. 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CH allays the pain of a burn almost instantly, and unless the injury is very severe, heals the parts without leaving a scar. Price, 25 cents. CITY LOCALS For Sale—Seven room house on Sixteenth street, near school. Reasonable terms. Address 1026 W. Sixteenth street, city. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE—One six-room house, electricity, gas and water, one block from Clark street or; corner lot. Price, $2.20. Will take one-third in trade of real estate or a good auto. Terms for balance. $20 Assension street, or phone Drake 608 J. CORINTHIAN CHURCH NOTES. The revival meeting at Corinthian in full swing. Dr. H. R. Wilson is ringing things to pass as never wilted in the history of the church. The subjects that will be discussed or the morning service and "Better" or th morning service and "Better than the Best" for the evening service. Every one should hear this treat man. The ordinance of baptism will be administered on Wednesday night at 30. The pastor will leave Wednesday night at 10:20 for South Carolina, here he goes to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Benedict college,OLUMBIA, S. C., his alma mater. He will also visit Washington, D. C., and altimore, Md., on his return. He will peak to the soldiers at Camp Jackn and Camp Mead. Every member of the church is asked to do his or her individual part in the rally at the city Auditorium Sunday p.m. Dr. H. R. Wilson is the guest of r. and Mrs. Wm. Woods, 934 West poutenth street. ST. PAUL CHURCH NEWS. The unusual weather dampened the order of church goers last Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Birt, filled the appointments. Mrs. Waldron of Montgomery, Ala., united with St. Paul. The captains are at work. All members and friends of the church are asked to assist them in this financial campaign. Let the captains plan or the success of their companies. remember the date, May 26. The Sunday school met at the usual tour. The attendance was good. Sunday, April 28th, "Jesus rebukes self-辛ness (Mark 9:33-42). Suggestive thoughts: Tendency of human nature. Nearly every dispute in church, S. S. r club comes from some man's or woman's selfish ambition. The result, strangement of friendship, retarding of the Kingdom of God. Mrs. Birt will conduct the review. At the A. C. E. League Bro. Sumnerville explained the topic, "What to read." He had on exhibition the A. M. E. literature and the Bible. Intractive and inspiring. April 28th The Crsos in City Slums." Luke 14: -23. A number of social workers have been invited to talk on their experiences in Des Moines. To think about: What can we do for the streets requested by colored folk? Mothers' Council May 5th. Children cannot be reared religiously or morally without coming in contact with church life. Mothers encourage S. s. attendance. Mother Gardener remains very ill. The Mite Missionary convention of the Chicago conference branch will meet in this city in June. Mrs. H. E. eteward, B. S., Evanston, Ill., president; Mrs. John Bell, Burlington; Iowa, secretary; Mrs. Nora Taylor, Chicago, treasurer; Mrs. B. W. Tayler, chairman executive board. The Chicago conference branch is the banner branch of the connection. Amount raised last year for missionary purposes, $1,785.30. The local society contributed $108 of this amount. Mrs.irt, president. The society will give silver tea on the evening of May 7. Mrs. Adam. Dixon is chairman of the Fair. The public invited. The Missionary Conference will meet with St. Paul on June 26th, at which time we hope to be in our newurch. Mrs. Belle Bonner, a faithful member of St Paul, is ill at the home of rs. Clara James, Eighth street. Mrs. F. Henry of Atlanta, Ga., who ined St. Paul during her stay in the city, left for her home on the 24th members of St. Paul were very much impressed with Sister Henry, christian piety and friendliness andray for a safe journey. The prayer services were well attended. Rev. Birt has been suffering with the walking gripe for the past week. The brick work is about complete on E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL implying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2318 Hobson W. L. Berry LONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Drinks. J. W. SMITH, Prop. the new building. The carpenters are putting up the steel girders for the roof. The new St. Paul is rising in the glory of her splendor. Let the membership work and pray for the success. Read I Kings, 6th chapter. Remember next Sunday afternoon at the Auditorium. All loyal members are asked t obe on guard. S. L. Birt, Pastor. Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton spent Sunday in our city. Mrs. Addie Anderson of 824 Small street is agent for the South & Johnson Hair Growers. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Spencer of Grinnell, Iowa, spent a week ago Sunday in our city, the guset of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson. Mr. John D. Reeler of Mason City, grand treasurer of the Iowa Masonic lodge, spont a week ago last Sunday in our city. The City Federation of Colored Women's clubs will meet Friday, May 3rd, with the president, Mrs. John L. Thompson, 1306 W. Twentieth Street. Mrs. Addison L. Brooks entertained with a card party at her home, 701 Byrd avenue, Thursday afternoon, complimentary to her cousin, Mrs. R. F. Rodgers, of St. Paul, Minn. The Booker Washington Knitting club wil meet with Mrs. Harry Burnaugh on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. David Bowmer. They are preparing to give a box social the second week in May. Mrs. Newman of Rock Island, Ill., sister of Mrs. Mary Seymour and Mrs. Lucy King, of Fort Madison, a niece of Mrs. Seymour, are here visiting their sister and aunt for a couple of weeks. Mr. J. H. Marshall of Sharpsburg spent last Sunday in our city visiting his two daughters and son. His wife also was an over Sunday visitor two weeks ago. She made a pleasant call at this office. Mr. and Mrs. Madison of Ames, Iowa, came down last Saturday to attend the Drake relay and the Thompson reception for the 366th infantry officers. Mr. W. H. Kilbert and family left our city last Saturday for Minnesota to make their future home They have bought them a farm of eighty acres and will farm. W econgratulate them for making this sensible and wise move, although we had rather they had bought an Iowa farm. Dr. H. R. Wilson, the state evangelist of Texas, is in the city conducting a revival meeting at the Corinthian Baptist church. Dr. Wilson made the Bystander office a very pleasant call. He is impressed with our northern city. Don't forget the Union Federated church rally next Sunday at 3 o'clock at the Auditorium. The Bystander collector will be in Albia on Saturday and in Buxton on Monday to finish collecting last year's delinquent subscriptions. So be prepared to pay him up for last year. NOTICE. All clubs are urged to elect their delegates as soon as possible and send their names to Mrs. Bess Hughes, chairman on home, 931 Fourteenth Street Place, Des Moines, Iowa. The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday evening with Mrs. Jessie Davis on Fourteenth Street Place, at which time it was reported that Mrs. J. H. Perkins, one of our faithful members, was still indisposed. After the lesson, which was led by Mrs. Nellie Estes, an interesting paper on social science was read by Miss Gertrude Hyde. Club guest was Master Howard Redmon Kelso. Adjourned to meet next Monday night with Mrs. The Callahan Industrial club met Wednesday, April 24, at the home of Mrs. L. A. Mason. The club will meet every week from now until after the Federation. All members are urged to be present next Wednesday p. m. May 1st, at the usual hour. Business of importance before the club. A program will be rendered. The meeting will be with Mrs. Rachel Jefferson, 1060 Eleventh street. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Winn wish to thank the friends for their help and kindness through the illness and death of their son, Eli Winn, who departed this life March 28th, also for the beautiful flowers. For Prompt TAXI SERVICE To and from Des Moines Hotel TO THE BYSTANDER COLORED MEN GET GOOD JOBS. The new city administration has been giving out some good positions to some of our colored boys. The following have been appointed: Mr. Claude E. Harris, superintendent of street department gang of men, all colored; Benj. J. Hack, custodian of Grand View park; Mr. Hill, who has just passed the civil service and been appointed to the police force; Mr. Robert Mash, janitor at the city market house. Capt. G. disposed of Lieut. poorly all is unless Lieut. I. Okla., Tuc Capt. A. announce cialize in him at E Mrs. I. guest at t The N. A. A. C. P. will hold a public meeting at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, April 30th, at which time the captains of the Red and Blue teams, who have been working in the membership campaign, will make their report. Senator Lafayette Young will speak at that time, with several musical numbers by home talent. Public is invited. Admission free. E. Hall; president; Mrs. Birt, secretary. Mrs. W. H. Lowry, assisted by Mrs. S. Joe Brown, held a meeting in Army Post objective to the formation of a club for the soldiers' wives. Mrs. Willie Woods was appointed temporary chairman; Mrs. Leen Freeman, secretary, and Mrs. Laurence Gorham, chairman of constitution and by-laws. CAMP DODGE NOTES Mrs. G. W. Winston, Reporter. Phone Drake 1650 J. Lieut. and Mrs. Benson have returned, . after . spending a pleasant fortnight in Chicago. Mrs. C. W. Beck has returned, after visiting relatives in St. Paul. Minn. Mrs. Leonard Steward departed last night for her home in Winona, Mo., after visiting her husband, who is at camp. Mesdames Bondurant and Brooks entertained the Officers' Wives association at the home of Mrs. Bondurant on Friday, the 26th. Lieut. Rodgers is again with his company, after several days' illness at the base hospital. The medical and dental officers of the 366th infantry delegated Capt. J. A. Kennedy and Lieut. Moore to purchase a floral design for the late Capt. Laws, N. R. C., who died at the bases hospital with meningitis. Lieuts. J. A. Kennedy and J. O. Taylor have recently been promoted to the rank of captains. Capt. Taylor and Lieut. Carter were out of the city over night this week. Both visited in Boston. Lieut. and Mrs. Wm. H. Clarke were dinner guests of Capt. and Mrs. G. W. Winston on Sunday, the 21st. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Patterson were guests of Corporal and Mrs. B. P. Griffin on Sunday, the 21st. Mrs. P. L. Ackerson arrived in the city Tuesday, the 23rd, from New Castle, Ala., to visit her husband at camp. Mrs. A. Heard, who has made Honolulu her home since the birth of the Fort Des Moines T. C., at which her husband was an attendant, has joined him. Lieut. C. B. Dowdell, D. R. C., was reported married last Sunday. We learned that it was erroneous. So cheer up sad hearts. I'm sure I voice the sentiment of all officers and their wives who at- and Mrs. J. L. Thompson last Sat-tended the reception given by Editor day evening, the 20th, when I say that all enjoyed the evening's diversions. We are grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson for their kind hospitality. Capt. J. A. Kennedy was a dinner guest of Lieut. and Mrs. L. E. Moore on Monday, April 22nd. Mrs. A. W. Patterson is able to be out again, after a brief illness. Corporal B. P. Griffin, B Co., is confined to his barracks suffering with a severe cold. Mesdames V. L. Jones and Parker, who will entertain the officers and their wives with a Red Cross dancing party on Wednesday, May 1st, at the Army Club, requests that all ladies wear a Red Cross apron and cap. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Burnham, 908 Twelfth street, entertained with a whist party Wednesday evening, the 24th. The courtesy complimenting Lieut. and Mrs. J. B. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughes, Lieut. and Mrs. V. L. Jones, Lieut. and Mrs. Parker, Lieut. and Mrs. E. W. Mann, Mrs. L. E. Moore, Mrs. A. R. Madison and Capt. J. A. Kennedy. Games were enjoyed until a late hour, after which a two-course supper was served and the prizes awarded. Mrs. Parker holding first prize, lt. T. J. B. Morris second and Lt. V. Jones the booby. M Co. entertained with a dance at the Army Y. Thursday evening, the 24th. All reported a huge evening. Whooping Cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy. It is excellent. Capt. G. W. Winston is slightly indisposed this week. Lieut. I. E. Moore has been real poorly all week. I don't know what it is unless it is the rheumatiz. Lieut. Meadows left for Fort Still, Okla., Tuesday to be gone six weeks. Capt. Alonzo Heard requests that I announce that those desiring to specialize in indoor golf will please see him at E Co. Mrs. I. E. Moore was the honored guest at the home of Mrs. G. W. Winston on Tuesday, the 23rd. The entertainment given last week by Mrs. P. Everett for the Officers' Wives association was quite a unique affair. All present worked for what they obtained in the guessing contest. Mrs. W. Hutchinson was the holder of first prize and Mrs. J. B. Morris the booby. Mrs. A. Simms, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is reported better. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornishian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. 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. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. 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 a. 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 n. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Rev. W. L. Lee, Pastor. 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:90 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. Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation By having these articles at hand it would often save the trouble of a trip to town in the busiest season or in the night, and would enable me to treat slight ailments as soon as they appear, and thereby avoid the more serious diseases that so often follow. We are the largest manufacturers of Colored Hair. 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The colored boys of the Tri-Cities who are in the next call have the chance to take special drilling lessons Tuesday evening, April 16th, at Armory hall from Sergeant O'Toohy. Some of the Masons were over to Davenport on Sunday afternoon to see Mrs. J. Allen. Mr. V. Newton is back in the city again. Mr. P. Thompson spent Sunday afternoon in Carlon Cliff. Mr. and Mrs. F. Patterson have moved from Moline down here. Mr. L. Henry and O. Jackson beat two young ladies playing cards Wednesday evening. The ladies didn't mind it because they were losers. Mr. C. Travis is visiting his mother and other relatives here. Three from here attended Sunday morning service at the Third Baptist church of Davenport, Mr. Harding, Mr. S. Curry and Miss B. Edmunds. Mr. E. Reynolds had a poem in the Christian Recorder. THOUT WHIST COME ON BEN! PEANUTS! Geo. W. Evans. Have you Tetter or Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you more than a normal amount of Dandruff? If so, write for MADAM C. J. 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E. church Monday, April 22. Hon. Mayor Bradley of this city will give the welcome address. Hon. B. Mosely of Chicago will give the principal address. Subject, "The Flag." Rev. Garrison is endeavoring to get all the colore dpeople to come. G. G. Fletcher, chairman. The Literary society will install their new officers Friday night. President, Mr. L. Boyd; vice president, Miss G. Crawford; secretary, Mrs. V. Allcon; assistant secretary, Miss A. Berry; treasurer, Miss B. Anderson. The stewardess will give a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glenn on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jenkins motored to Monmouth on Sunday. The M. L. D. met at the home of Mrs. G. Glenn on Thursday, April 18. Messrs. Standley and Pal Brown attended the dance in Keokuk on Wednesday, April 10th. Mr. and Mrs. G. Glenn have purchased a player piano. Mr. L. Harper of Camp Dodge was home on a furlough and returned back to the camp Monday. TLING FOR THE HOLD ON BEN! IMUST A LEFT EM IN MY COAT POCKET The Wonderful Art of Hair Growing A Complete Course by Mail or Personal Instruction. The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A' Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. Short, Breaking Off Walking Out? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you andruff? WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair once to growing. These remedies Walker M.'Pg Co. Sweet, Indianapolis, Ind. MERIAL TREATMENT $1.50. Make all Money Orders pay- . Send stamp for reply. AGENTS Miss I. Maupin entertained a number of friends at a birthday party on Thursday evening. The evening was spent in dancing. Miss Maupin received many beautiful presents. All report a grand time. Those on the sick list are Mrs. G. Allcon, B. Williams and Miss I. Shoots. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilder, Mrs. C. Shoots, Mrs. B. Allcon, Miss H. Wilson and M. Dunaway attended the dance in KeoRuk. All report a grand time. Please pay your subscription. KEWANEE. ILL. Miss Anna Coleman entertained Mr. Verne McGill at a house party Monday evening at the home of Miss Ora Ellsworth. Mr. Verne McGill spent three days in Kewanee last week, the guest of Miss Anna Coleman. 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 constipation." Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. HEM HOLD MY COAT AND CAD PETE WHILE I MAKE OLD BEN HERE WRESTLE FOR A BAG OF PEANUTS COME ON BEN! PEANUTS! I BELIEVE I SMELL PEANUTS! HOLD ON BEN! IMUST A LEFT EM IN MY COAT POCKET HO! HO! HO! HO! HEY, PETE! COME QUICK WITH THEM PEANUTS PETE ON PETE! THOSE TASTED FINE YOU'RE A FINE FEL LER, YOU ARE WAIT TIL I- Because eating potatoes are cheap just at this time, some people are disposed to neglect planting seed potatoes. This is a mistake. Now is the time to grow your own potatoes. 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CUBANOLA CUBANOLA NECESSITIES FOR COLORED A QUININE POMADE AND HAIRDRESSING name to make hairy and harsh hair smooth, soft umb. Highly perfumed and not gummy. A SKIN WHITENER should be used if you w TIES FOR COLORED WOMEN COMADE AND HAIRDRESSING. You only and harsh hair smooth, soft, glossy and fumed and not gummy. ENER should be used if you want a clean brighten dark and colour combination. TOILET NECESSITIES FOR COLORED WOMEN CUBANOLA QUININE POMADE AND HAIRDRESSING. You should use same to make hairy and harsh hair smooth, soft, glossy and easy to comb. Highly perfumed and not gummy. CUBANOLA SKIN WHITENER should be used if you want a clean complexion. Will bleach and brighten dark and sallow complexions. CUBANOLA FACE POWDER. A highly perfumed face powder, especially adapted for colored women. CUBANOLA SKIN AND SCALP SOAP should be used with all CUBANOLA preparations as it is very antiseptic. All the CUBANOLA preparations have been on the market for years and are made by competent chemists, all scientific and beneficial. Sold on money back basis. If your drug store does not handle the CUBANOLA Line, we will send you prepaid any one of the above preparations for 25c, or the whole line for $1.00. There is still some learning open for good, reliable agents. Here is a chance to get a good line and make big money with very little work. CUBANOLA MEDICINE COMPANY - Atlanta, Ga. THE BYSTANDE NO NEED NOW TO HAVE A DARK SKIN Not only does it whiten dark or brown skin, but it clears sallow complexions, removing all blemishes and leaving the skin fair and soft. By using Dr. Palmer's SKIN WHITENER SOAP you can keep your skin this way. DR. FRED PALMERS SKIN WHITENER RECOMMENDED AS A SKIN WHITENER AND FOR CLEANING AND FOR CLEARING SKIN WHITENER SOAP DR. FRED PALMERS SKIN WHITENER SOAP 15 PARTICULIAR CRAPS FOR SENSITIVE, DELICATE SKIN, BEAUTIFUL, SOOTHING AND HEALING. Dr. Fred Palmer's SKIN WHITENER The following letter is a sample of the hundreds we receive daily, testifying to the worth of DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER. Tate Springs, Tenn., Jacobs Pharmacy Co., Gentlemen. After having used Dr. Fred Palmer's Whitener, and being so well pleased with the results, I enclose herewith 50c in stamps for which please send me one box of Skin Whitener and one cake of soap. Please send me at once, as I do not want to be without it. When you have said all you can about it you have not said enough. Geo. W. Evans. DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS Sold by druggists or sent direct for 25cpostpaid. Write JACOBS' PHARMACY CO. Atlanta, Ga. (1) AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OUR LIBERAL TERMS Sold by druggists or sent direct for 28clpostpaid. Write Mrs. M. Clay, who had the grippe, is all right again. Mrs. J. Slaughter is not so well at this writing. Mrs. A. Critz is not doing so well. Miss E. Harper was to call on B. Edmunds. Some of our boys are to leave for Camp Grant about the 26th. The calendar tea is the 23rd insetad of the 28th. The 23rd of May. There will be soon at the Baptist church a reception for the public in honor of Rev. Saunders. Date will be announced later. The Progressive Art club met Wednesday, April 17th, at the home of Mrs. A. Ivy. Mrs. Ray Brown is able to be out again. Wednesday evening. April 17th, there will be a banquet in honor of the soldier boys here from Camp Riley. The people are trying to make it very pleasant for the soldier boys while they are here. Mr. John Grunner, a soldier from Camp Dodge, wa sin the city Sunday, NOW TO DARK SKIN applications of DR PALMER'S WHITENER skin shades lighter. brown skin, but it clears sallow com- s and leaving the skin fair and soft. DR FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER A MEDICAL BOAR- TH FABRIC VOLUME BOAR- FREE PRECIOUS DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER SOAP 1. PARTICIPATE IN FRACTIONS FOR SENSITIVE, DECILE SKIN, BODY CLEANING, SOOTHING AND REALIZING. Dr. Fred Palmer's SKIN WHITENER SOAP box of Skin Whitener and one cake of soap. Please send me at once, as I do not want to be without it. When you have said all you can about it you have not said enough. April 15th. Mrs. Robinson, who has been sick, is up and around again. The colored boys of the Tri-Cities who are in the next call have the chance to take special drilling lessons Tuesday evening, April 16th, at Armory hall from Sergeant O'Toohy. Some of the Masons were over to Davenport on Sunday afternoon to see Mrs. J. Allen. Mr. V. Newton is back in the city again. Mr. P. Thompson spent Sunday afternoon in Carlin Cliff. Mr. and Mrs. F. Patterson have moved from Moline down here. Mr. L. Henry and O. Jackson beat two young ladies playing cards Wednesday evening. The ladies didn't mind it because they were losers. Mr. C. Travis is visiting his mother and other relatives here. Three from here attended Sunday morning service at the Third Baptist church of Davenport, Mr. Harding, Mr. S. Curry and Miss B. Edmunds. Mr. E. Reynolds had a poem in the Christian Recorder. THOUT WHIST COME ON BEN! PEANUTS! Geo. W. Evans. Atlanta, Ga. Have you Tetter or Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you more than a normal amount of Dandruff? If so, write for MADAM C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER, which positively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling Out and starts it at once to growing. These remedies are manufactured only by Send to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Orders payable to MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS WANTED. Write for terms. Mary C. MADAM C. J. WALKER President of the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Co., and the Lelia College, 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Is Your Hair Shop Thin or Fat Have you Tetter or Eczema? more than a normal amount of Dane. If so, write for MADAM C. J. GROWER, which positively cures a from Falling Out and starts it at are manufactured only by The Mme. C. J. W. 640 North West Street A SIX WEEKS TR Send to any address by mail for $1 able to MME. C. J. WALKER. WANTED. Write for terms. ed the B. Y. P. U. program in Daven- port. GALESBURG, ILL. Allen Chapel invested in a Liberty bond. Rev. J. H. Garrison, pastor. A patriotic meeting will be held at the A. M. E. church Monday, April 22. Hon. Mayor Bradley of this city will give the welcome address. Hon. B. Mosely of Chicago will give the principal address. Subject, "The Flag." Rev. Garrison is endeavoring to get all the colore people to come. G. G. Fletcher, chairman. The Literary society will install their new officers Friday night. President, Mr. L. Boyd; vice president, Miss G. Crawford; secretary, Mrs. V. Allcon; assistant secretary, Miss A. Berry; treasurer, Miss B. Anderson. The stewardess will give a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glenn on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jenkins motored to Monmouth on Sunday. The M. L. D. met at the home of Mrs. G. Glenn on Thursday. April 18. Messrs. Standley and Pal Brown attended the dance in Keokuk on Wednesday, April 10th. Mr. and Mrs. G. Glenn have purchased a player piano. Mr. L. Harper of Camp Dodge was home on a furlough and returned back to the camp Monday. TLLING FOR THE HOLD ON BEN! IMUST A LEFT EM IN MY COAT HO!HO! A Complete Course by Mail or Personal Instruction. The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. short, Breaking Off Falling Out? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you sandruff? W. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR is all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair once to growing. These remedies Walker M.P.'g Co. Street, Indianapolis, Ind. MERIAL TREATMENT $1.50. Make all Money Orders pay. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS Miss I. Maupin entertained a number of friends at a birthday party on Thursday evening. The evening was spent in dancing. Miss Maupin received many beautiful presents. All report a grand time. Those on the sick list are Mrs. G. Allcon, B. Williams and Miss I. Shoots. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilder, Mrs. C. Shoots, Mrs. B. Allcon, Miss H. Wilson and M. Dunaway attended the dance in KeoRuk. All report a grand time. Please pay your subscription. KEWANEE. ILL Miss Anna Coleman entertained Mr. Verne McGill at a house party Monday evening at the home of Miss Ora Ellsworth. Mr. Verne McGill spent three days in Kewanee last week, the guest of Miss Anna Coleman. 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 constipation." Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. HEM