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THE BYSTANDER THE State Capitol Bldg Histories Boot Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No.1 The image provided does not contain any text. It appears to be a photograph of a person wearing a suit and tie. The above cut is that of Rev. H. A. Perry and his brother, Rev. J. B. Perry, pastor of the A. M. E. Church at West Point, Ga., who are conducting a great revival at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 16th and Filmore streets. Crowds from all parts of the city throng the church and all around it every night to hear Rev. J. B. Perry, who is one of the greatest revivalists ever seen in this part of the middle west. THE PASSING OF THE FOURTH OFFICERS TRAINING CAMP. By G. Millard Durden. "And even the best of friends must part." So said a member of the Fourth Officers Training Camp, which was lately moved to another section of the country, as he grasped my outstretched hand. Truly the men have become friends of mine. Friends whose memory I will ever cherish. Never have I enjoyed the association of young men more than I have theirs. Gentlemen always, they were. I have been with them at work, I have been with them at play, I have been with them early and late, in their squad rooms, and they were always the same. So, when they left, I felt lonely. Somehow it seemed as though I was being robbed of friendships that were naturally mine. Yet "It is all for the best," I told them. For a week I had known that they were to leave the camp. Reluctantly I waited. Every day I held out hope that they would be left at the camp. Then it came. One morning I walked into one of the barracks only to find it foretelling that the young men would soon be on their way. On one side of the Mrs. E. J. MIXON Madame Walker's Hair Grower A Scientific and Sanitary treatment of the Scalp and Hair. MANICURING AND FACIAL MASSAGE Phone Walnut 6976 Residence 840 W. 13th St. Bradford's Barber Shop 428 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. Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director Golden Rule Sereices Golden Rule Prices Phone Office Wal. 2285 Residence Red 6440 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa Rev. J. B. Perry is to preach at Bethel Park, 16th and Filmore Sts., July 4th, 11 a. m., from the subject, "Dry Bones in the Valley," by special request. Miss M. Ovington White of New York, organizer of N. A. A. C. P., will speak at 3 p. m. Rev J. B. Perry will preach Sunday evening, June 30, at 8 o'clock at Corinthian Baptist Church, 15th and Linden Sts. Come early in order to get a seat. room their cots were piled, on the other their baggage. In every barrack it was the same. Presently the trucks came up, the baggage was loaded on, they drove away. A quick lunch; a hurried company formation! And they were gone! Gone! All that was left to me was a pleasant memory of them. So, in my thoughts, I went back into their and my memories, to live again our yesterdays. To live them just as we had, adding nothing, neither would I have anything subtracted. It was the latter part of May when they came. They were about four hundred strong. I knew them all at first sight. Although thousands of men dressed in khaki passed through the "Y" building daily, so many of which were unknown to me, yet I knew the candidates every one. Then there were no hat cords to identify the men. There was only their gracefully erect carriages and their kindly countenances. They were pleasingly aggressive. On entering the building, they made themselves known and offered their services. Their first day at camp showed their spirit. They were playing the game, and playing it hard. It was joy to listen to them as they played the piano, inspiration to hear them sing. As time wore on, we became better friends. Something in their make-ups seemed to attract to them. To please them, was my delight. To provoke them, was to provoke myself. I would have done anything possible for them. I appreciated their conception of life and how to live. But there is little wonder that they were so jovial, so intelligent, and so well educated, if one considers that they were among the most representative of the young Negro men. There were among them soloists—one from the New England Conservatory of Music; there was a young man whom it was hard to excel in the rendering of popular songs, and members of famous quartets; there were readers of tragedy, humor and dialect; violinists who, prior to their enlistment, had commanded enviable salaries; and there were pianists from some of the best conservatories in the United States. There were many, so very many, young men with ability to mix with, and lead among men, which was much to be desired. It was just because of the type of men and the fact that they were playing the game hard, that made the parting so keenly felt. How I shall miss our evening games of volley ball! My soul will yearn for those few minutes every evening of socializing with the men just before taps. I seem to see them smile as I enter their squad rooms. I hear a hush as one of the lads kneels beside his cot to offer his thanks to his Creator. No, this was not unusual. So many of the young men were just like this lad. But why look into the past? Our yesterday have fled. Whither, I know not. I know that only the future looms up big. However, I shall not forget one of these fine young men. Tonight, as I kneel beside my cot. I shall say a prayer for THE BOYS OUT THERE as they speed over a great highway of steel. And oft in days to come will I repeat, "Good-bye, good luck, God bless you." Letters from Des Moines Boy "Over There" To his mother, Mrs. Dora McGuire 780 West 11th Street Somewhere in France, May 3, 1918. Dear Mother, Dad, Lady Susan and Boys: Just a line or so to inform you people that I am yet alive. The Boches haven't gotten me vet. Mother dear, we had our real or first signs of spring today. The sun has been shining all day save for early this morning; looks as if though it was going to rain. Gee, how good the fellows did feel. It is the second sunshine day we have had since our stay here. It rains nearly every day here, those dark drowsy days, days that give you the homesickness. When the sun shines we have plenty of fight and pep. Of course we are fighters at all times, thank you. The sun won't be the only thing to give us joy. Just you wait until we receive our first mail from the States, that will be a grand and glorious feeling for all of us, especially if I receive some good old home-time papers, cigarettes and candy. Be sure and send me some of each time soon. Box the cigarettes and candy good and strong. Mother, dear, for a bit of information I am sending you my serial number. This number was given me before I left the States. It is used in case they are unable to find out my name in case of an accident. You are to keep it so that if anything happens to me and the number is given instead of the name, you will know. Now don't get alarmed over this, please. Remember you are trusting God. My number is 1402841. Put it down somewhere for ready reference, in the family bible or a note book of some kind. Mother, dear, how are the folks. I suppose Dad is sitting on the porch in the evenings smoking himself sick, while Lady Susan is doing her bit at eating ice cream, while the kids are doing Center street in big league fashion. Whatever you do, folks, keep cheerful at all times, please. Give my regards to all my friends. Ask them to pray for me that I may return to you and the folks. Be good, God bless all of you and pray for me. Don't forget the papers. Somewhere in France, May 6, 1918. Dear Kid Brother: Well, Kid, you are a lucky cuss to have two big brothers in Europe doing "our family bit" toward getting rid of "Kaiser Bill." First of all, I want to tell you Kid is this, if one should ask you just what you are doing to help win this war, just give them this little tip, or ask them this question, How many brothers have you in France? I have two "over there." I am quite sure that will hold them for awhile. Well what is the dope around D. M.? I suppose they are having the old park dances and everything and of course you are doing your stuff right along with the crowd. Well, young fellow, while you are doing your stuff with the crowd, remember that Mother is expecting something of you besides playing and good times. It is about time you are getting a bit serious about life and quit taking it as a joke. You are the only kid at home now and the folks are expecting great things of you. Show them you have the goods. Show them you are all wool and no cotton. Do everything to please them, don't give them any back talk, tell the truth if it hurts, go to bed at nights and get your rest, don't touch booze, it is all right in its place and its place is in hell; and last of all, be a man, just three letters, MAN, be a man at all times. Continue to pray and pray hard for your brothers' return. Say, Kid, that was some picture of you fellows. It just arrived in time, just a day before I got on the boat. I have shown it to several fellows and they think you and Joseph are just the ticket. By the by, Kid, I saw Willie Woods upon arriving over here. He is also somewhere in France. He is in a harbor battalion or stevedores. Engineers are what they call themselves. Some call it quartermaster. He tried his best to get in our outfit but did not have any luck. I also saw Redell Gibson. He wanted to get with us also. Now, Kid, when you write me give me all the dope. I certainly hope your finger is much better by now. Must close. Be good to the folks and remember the don'ts I gave you. "Be a man." To Prevent Belching. Make a regular habit of eating slowly, masticate your food thoroughly, and you may have no further trouble. If you should, take one of Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper. Look for and pay for your paper now when we call. EASTERN STAR HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING. The Electa Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its 11th annual session last week in the beautiful new Masonic Temple of St. John's Lodge No. 36 at Waterloo, Iowa. A large delegation was present from each of the twenty chapters of the Iowa jurisdiction, including one in Minneapolis. Grand Patron A. G. Clark called the representatives to order promptly at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning and received the Grand Matron, Mrs. Mary F. Bland, who together with the other Grand Officers proceeded to open in ritualistic form. On Tuesday evening a splendid reception was tendered the visitors by the Waterloo Chapter under Mrs. Lena Booth, Worthy Matron. On Wednesday evening the ritualistic Grand Chapter of Sorrow was held in honor of the departed members, and on Thursday afternoon were elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Mary F. Bland, Keokuk, Grand Matron. A. G. Clark, Oskaloosa, Grand Patron. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines, Associate G. M. I. L. Brown, Marshalltown, Associate G. P. Mrs. Lena Booth, Waterloo, Grand Conductress. Miss Jesse E. Walker, Marshalltown, Associate G. C. Mrs. Clara P. Harrison, Cedar Rapids, Grand Treas. Mrs. Eva L. Abbey, Minneapolis, Grand Sec. In addition to other important legislation the Grand Chapter adopted a new set of By-Laws in addition to the new Constitution adopted last year; also authorized the purchase of $50 worth of War Savings Stamps and a donation of $25 to the American Red Cross. The next grand session will be held in Cedar Rapids commencing the second Tuesday in June, 1919. NORTHWESTERN CALLED OFF. It will cost approximately $100 per capita to finance the trip to the convention to be held at Cheyenne the first part of July, 1918. Since it was made public through the press that Mr. McAdoo, director general of railroads, had decreed that all advertised summer rates should be called off and a new flat rate of three cents per mile go into effect on the 10th of June, I have been besieged personally and by letter, telephone, telegram, to learn if there would be any new excursion rates established which should give hopes of a possibility to attend the convention, which has been looked forward to with so much pleasant anticipation, and if these were not available, to postpone the meeting of the Northwestern convention. Hoping for favorable information to give our women, I have kept in close touch with the office of the railroad commission governing the Chicago division, with a view to giving at the earliest moment this information. At this time, the day the new rates have gone into effect, I am told from this source that there is no excursion rates made public at this time and so far as the office is informed, there is no knowledge of any in the near future. I am given to understand that it is the policy of the government to discourage travel unless it is absolutely necessary. That we should interpret the action of the director general in abolishing the summer rate and raising the mileage to mean that we show our patriotism by being able to adjust our affairs to meet any emergency which arises in the need of prearranged pleasures and communions at long distances, leaving the right of way on the railroads open for the transport of soldiers and sailors and freight and economize in the use of fuel, thus helping to make an end of war and hasten the time when we can convene in peace. Again, when conservation in every other line is taken as our watchword, it seems fit that we should think twice before we decide to expend approximately $100, or amount 200 per cent of the amount we originally intended, for railroad fare, which amount would be a powerful addition to the funds needed at home to help "keep the home fires burning." While we regret exceedingly the angle which conditions have taken, we feel that we shall be able to show very clearly, by taking same action in this emergency our degree of preparedness during the period of the war, by keeping our ear to the ground and observing the signs of the time and be ever ready to fall in line with the march "over here," to go over the top and establish early peace with the same alacrity that our most precious gifts to the government and to the Allies are marching to victory "over there." I take this means of giving the widest publicity to our women of the information gathered at their request from the powers that be. Joanna S. Porter, Pres. United States Railroad Administration W. G. McAdoo, Director General. Interstate Commerce Building. Division of Traffic. Price Five Cents 100 THE FIGHT She will be assisted by little Marvaline Blackburn, Mr. Chas. Woods, Mrs. Joburness, Redmon Kelso and Mr. Coleen Alexander-Jones. Admission 25c. Benefit of the new St. Paul. Mrs. Gus Nichols, captain. turn her notices down, but send in your portion. We ask your prayers once a day throughout the West for our work this year. I want to say that with the workers we have in Illinois, she will be on the map, so we beg you again to get ready and meet us in Monmouth, Ill., with your president, your prayers and your money. As Iowa has the state banner for raising the largest amount of money in 1917, we hope every vice-president of the states will try to carry out the honor of wearing the convention medal which will be awarded at our meeting in Monmouth, Ill., July 15, 1918. I am devotedly yours in the work for the Master. MRS. EVA C. HICKS, 4445 Langley Ave., Chicago, Ill. Chronic Constipation Pernaps you have never thought of it, but this disorder is due to a lack of moisture in the residual matter of the food. If you will drink an abundance of water, eat raw fruits and take lots of outdoor exercise, you may be able eventually to overcome it entirely. In the meantime use the most mild and gentle laxatives. Strong and harsh cathartics take too much water out of the system and make a bad matter worse. Chamberlain's Tablets are easy and pleasant to take, and most agreeable in effect. Give them a trial. Subscribe for the Bystander Jewish Armies Conscripted Jewish Armies Conspired On the approach of an enemy the Jewish army was recruited by a conscription made from the tribes under the direction of a mustermaster, by whom also the officers were appointed. The army was divided into thousands and hundreds under their respective captains (Numbers 31; 20:14; Numbers 2:34; II Chronicles 25:5; 20:12). Brothers End Sales Basement are abundant in these merchandise left from the d are such as Younker Brothers Month-End Sales In the Basement Wonderful bargains are abundant in these Month-End clean-ups of merchandise left from the Great June Sales. Included are such as Women's Suits, Coats and Dresses; Women's and Children's Footwear; Millinery, Hosiery, Underwear; Wash Goods, Silks, Draperies. Bargains the like of which one may not be able to get again until war times are over—in every section of this wonderful, "Lesser Priced Store Within a Store." Bargains the like of which one may not be able to get again until war times are over—in every section of this wonderful, "Lesser Priced Store Within a Store." Above all things, don't fail to hear Mrs. Margarette Fields-Lee in a recital at West High Tuesday night, July 2nd. Mrs. Lee needs no introduction to the public, as we all know just what she can do. Mrs. Bess Hughes, accompanist. Edward Chambers, Director. Washington, June 18, 1918. Mrs. Joanna Snowden-Porter, President, N. W. Federation Colored Women's Clubs, No. 3302 Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Dear Madam:— This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 11th instant addressed to the director general of railroads. The action taken by your organization, as evidenced by the copy of resolutions which you sent to me, indicates a very commendable attitude and the railroad administration desires to express its appreciation. Yours very truly, (Signed) Gerrit Forte, Assistant Director. NOTICE. Chicago, Ill. Dear Co-Workers: It has been nearly ten months since we left Des Moines, Iowa. As your president and as the time is swiftly gliding by and the god has been so good to us all, after passing through a very severely cold winter safe and secure in the arms of Jesus, and with the beautiful incoming spring, new life awakes in my soul a yearning to do more this year than ever before to make our work go. I met the Kansas Board with our Board in Kansas City, laid plans for a great work, and the women of Kansas, with their loyal and loving president, Sister Emma Gaines, all in line with our plans, we are depending on Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, California, Oregon and Colorado to fall in line. My dear co-workers, much depends on you. We can do nothing alone. We received a letter from our field secretary, Sister Brown, and we hope great things from her. Our secretary, Mrs. I. B. Frazier, is doing her best to get in touch with each state. Please don't The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west ieclonnvoynenser ra we me we av & — ; —————— 17S BYSTANDER Bah aban ruBLisams co. ruBLisHERs ¢ ‘DES MOINES, IOWA — *JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR ee ¥ FRIDAY, JUNE 28 1918 ees, UO Publiabed every Friday by the By ‘stander Publishing Company, Des ‘Moines, Iowa. 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Anderson Quincy, Iil............Mrs. Mattie Lillye Buxton, Iowa... Miss Gladys Mardis Knoxville, Iows.........Mrs. H, Bryson Council Bluffs....Miss Agnes Fountain Keokak, lowa...Mrs. Georgie Caldwell Chillicothe, Mo...........V. EB. Williams Bioux City. Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda. Mrs, G. N. Nowling ‘his notice appiies to all writery contributors, agents and correspond ents. Sign all articles, write only pon ‘one side of paper, write » plair hana aud spell accurately. Do not sehd in names of persons at partier event. Do not give an eulogy o ‘write your personal comment. upor Alassen, all societies, all religious de. the event. Simply tell the news or event in a brief. simple manner anc let the readerx of ‘The Bystander camment. Write the news of al! persone] whims or ideas. EDITORIALS OLARINDA. IOWA. > Such grand display of the Red Cross xally given June 21 under the leadership of Mr. R. T. Lane, and a beautiful pro- “gram was rendered. Mrs. R. T. Lane 0 ‘nobly assisting her husband in prepar- “Sng for speakers helped in every. way to make a success. ‘Mr, R. T. Lane is doing everything possible for the uplifting of the col- sored race. He means to lift as they climb. ‘Mrs. Maud Beard is doing some ro- pairing on her home. Rev. J. A. Ashford will preach Sun- day, June 30, at the Baptist Church. Mrs Martha Wright isin Clarinda for . & visit at the home of Mrs, T. G. Jones. “Mrs. Rey. Manley will leave for Des “Moines, June 25. “Mra. E. B. Cook is expected home “from Omaha, Neb., soon. Mrs, Harriett Landon of Boston ren- “dered a solo, ‘The Old Flag Never “Touched Grown Boys,’’ at the Oturm “the Stet. : ~ Mrs. B. T. Lane and Mrs. Ge-Noulin “wall give a social Thursday night for “the benefit of the Sabbath School. “Mr; and Mrs. W. M. Headley are re- “modeling their home on Lincoln Aye. Mr. HH. Cook and Mr. and Mrs. G. “Jonies were out on a pienic trip to the “Groat Annons lake. " -Mz, Joe Joncs is on his two weeks “yacation. "Mr. Guy Stewart is back again from “Cedar Rapids. | Mrs. BR. L. Knight expects to visit Poaford, Waterloo and Centerville and ‘soyeral different point before returning "to Bioux City October 1. ee oe be a facred concert Sun- day at 3 p.m. 7 Mr. F. W. Roberts willbe in Clarin- da, Towa Buty to renal here, Mr. Albert. Cason will, attend grand a Ne lodge in Couneil Bluffs. ‘Mrs. Celin May Green of Sioux City will join her grandma here for a brief ‘visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Brad Beard will join her sister, ‘Rev. T. Reeves of Chicago, Ill. MACON. MO.. NEWS. ‘The North Missouri Sunday Schoo convention closed with a very success fal session Friday. The Sunday Schoo and B. Y. P. U. convention conveneé Wednesday, Thursday and Friday wit? the Vine Street and Broadway Baptis Church of Macon. It was well attend: Fed and enjoyed by all. Mrs. C. MeMamell has returned te her home after a visit in Rock Island m. Mr. J, T. Harris of St. Paul, Minn. is in the eity the guest of his parents The following boys of our city that are now in service for their country are: Harry Hisel, Jessie Franklin, Tom Jackson, Alfred Gorhorn, Thoma: Rhoades, Jackson Griffen, Henry Braggs.| These have received their training and are now somewhere in Franee, The following boys whieh left ‘Friday for Camp Funston: Loyd Davis, ‘Lawrence Carter, Richard Wright and Raphel Garth. Miss Thelma Davis of Louisiana, Mo, is visiting in the city. Mrs. W. Taylor of Canton, Mo,, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Ray Hous: ton. is There will be a lawn social given thursday evening at the home of Mrs Y. Brassel ‘A merry crowd of young people mo- tored to Moberly Monday evening to attend the danee. ‘A number of young people motored to Berrer, Mo., Sunday last to attend the ball game. Mrs, Nona Turner of Berrer, Mo. made a business trip to Macon. The death of Mrs. Callie Allen of Berrer, Mo., occurred Sunday at her home. Mr. J. B. Harris is expected for ¢ visit in Macon, Mo. CENTERVILLE NEWS. The social given by Deacon J. W. Martin and committee was a great suc~ cess. They cleared the sum of $18.00. Sunday was a lovely day and all ser- viecs. were well attended and_collec- tions good—#40 for the day. Rev. M. Carrington preached a spiritual sermon and we had two joiners. ‘The sick are tmproving slowly. Mr. Tom Clay is in the city. Mrs. J, Price of Chicago is in the city visiting relatives and friends. There will be a social given Satur- day evening by the Sunday school. ‘The Missionary Circle met at the chureh Tuesday evening and_cleeted ‘delegates for the association. ‘The pres- ident, Sister A. L. Crittenden, and cor- responding sccretary, Sister M. J. ‘Thompkins, are the delegates. Bro, Theodore Jones had to lay off work for a little Inst week as he dropped a piece of ice on his foot while fo 4vork at the ice plant. Master James J. F. Crittenden enter- tained about 25 girls and boys at his Lith birthday at the home of his moth- cr, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, 206 N. 18th St. lee cream, cake and enndy were served and the young people left at a late hour, wishing James many more happy birthdays. He reeeived several nice presents av a token of love from his little friends. Mrs, Wm, Noah left Saturday even- ing for Des Moines, where she will visit a few days with her son, Mr, Rozelle Noah, and her sister, Mrs. Geo. Henry, and family. ‘Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks of East Bank street entertained Sunday after- noon at 4 o’elock, Mr. and Mrs, John Hicks of East Jackson entertained a number of ladies at their home on their beautiful lawn in honor of their daughter, Mrs. J. Ny Baker, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Amant Pinehback of the same place, who is also a guest at the Hicks home. ‘The house was beautifully decorated with sweet peas, and also the souvenirs wore of sweet peas. Mrs. Mildred*May- ficld and Mrs, Myrtle Wesley assisted Mrs, Hicks in receiving the guests, and Mr, John Hicks and Mi, Mack Carring- ton, Jr assisted in serving, Covers were laid for 27, They departed de- claring it one of the best times they had had for a long time. Listen, the wedding bells may ring in this county some time soon. Mrs. Myrtle Smith returned home from Buxton last week, where she had heen for the past few weeks caring for her brother, Mr. Malgian Wesley. She reports him’ some better. We had a fine rain that’ came in the niche of time to help save the gardens and erops. Rov. M. Carrington has been on the sick list for two or three days. + Worrying Always Weakens. Worrying i# always weakness, tt ts ‘always danger. In @ sense, though often exeusuble and sometimes un- avoidable, it Is cowardice; and cow- ards, as Shakespeare tells us, “die muny times before their death.” We may regard worry as the price paid by humanity for advance In education and in refinement of feeling; but it ts a higheF price than nged be pald— Oxchunze. | ‘Teaching Child 20 Read. | A child is best taught to read in the natural method, by means of objects ‘His words or short sentences contate ing the same words repeated in dif- ferent connection, are written on the biackboard, and he quickly learns to recognize these and to read at sight, frst words ta script, taen in type. When he Is made to copy. the black- board words at each lesson, he lonrna to read and write both at the sanie Ame. edt Osi eagle: aa ian: ee Ra THE ee EATING POTATOES el 1S PATRIOTIC ACT v Hooter OL DONE Of THERE at Be WILL BE GREAT WASTE. Food Administrator Deems fs in re- celpt of a telegram from Herbert Hoover urging prompt action to induce a wide use of potatoes, Mfr. Hoover saya: “Bvery effort must be made to get potatoes flowing freely to your mar- kets and placed in the bands of con- sumers at reasonable prices that will stimulate consumption. “Tt 1s suggested that you get the trade together in large sections of your state and devise plans with recelvers, wholesalers and retailers to get pote- toes through these channels at the lowest possible margin for handling largely during the next 90 days, as a patriotic duty. ™e¥ollow out the potato campaign as to publicity und do all possible to in- ‘crease the consumption of potatoes to take the place of wheat flour so that at the end of the season no farmer may justly complain that we have not done our full duty to stimulate production and increase consumption of thelr products. “This is most important and respon- sibility for complete success rests with state administrators. (Signed) “HOOVER.” "In addressing the telegram to the at- tention of the county food administra- tors Mr. Deems has stated that re- ports from county food administrators tndieate that reasonable prices for po- tatoes obtain in several sections of the state, but In many sections prices rule too igh to move the crop. ‘There is imminent danger of wasting 30,000,000 bushels of the surplus crop in tho country unless the food administration ts able to devise a method of putting potatoes into the hands of consumers at a fair price. Mr. Hoover polnts out in his telegram one way to solve the Broblem. “Win you,” asks Mr, Deems, in ac sordance with his suggestion, elther through conference or personal com- munication try to get the trade to- gether in your locality with a view to inducing wholesalers and retailers to co-operate In moving the crop to the tables of the people?” Administrator Deems 1s urging the enlistment of every activity to induce the movement of the crop to the tables of the people. Every potato eaten ) means less meat and flour consumed, WE SHOULD EAT MORE CORN It Is a Perfect Substitute for Wheat and Releases Wheat for Our Soldiera. | “We've got the mills and we've got the cooks and we've got the cornmeal, too,” should be our version of the old British chorus which ran, “We've got the ships and we've got the men and we've got the money, too.” "they had those ships and men and the money to win a war with, If they had to fight. We have those mills and ‘cooks and the cornmeal to win the war ‘against famine that we have to fight. “We have a largely-developed taste for ‘cornmeal; England and Frafce have a small one. We have mills to grind the ‘corn; those associated with us in this ‘war have not. Our cooks know how ‘to handle tt; Europe's do not. And we have the wheat that Europe does know ‘how to handle, if we release tt by eat- ing oyr own cornmeal. ‘That being the case, It becomes quite ‘apparent that yellow corngand golden wheat are the twins that rule the “heavens of our horoscope,-and that will ‘control our fortune for many days to come, Only wheat, being a good satlor and traveler, shall take over the Euro- penn part of the Job, while corn, who Is much more domestic by nature, shall stay on the Job over here. ‘This year’s corn crop \s In excess of 8,191,000,000 bushels, which means about thirty bushels of corn for each {nhabitant of the United States. Ot wheat, that we have always considered nature's special bounty to this country, this year’s crop 1s 655,707,000 bushels, while the average for 15 yenrs has been 707,806,440 bushels. That means that this year we have nearly five times as much corn as wheat. Yet, to look at the average American table, one would think that wheat was a dozen times as abundant as corn, at least. ‘The littie 8.6 per cent of our corn- meat that we eat turns, with ease, into such culinary delights as only increase ‘one’s: wonder at, our generosity to the pigs. WE WASTE RESOURCES ‘An Indication of How Our Land te Not Used to Its Full Power. ‘As an Indication of the fact that oth- er countries have utilized thelr natural resources to much better advantage than we have in the United States, the following statement has been made by the federal food administration rela: tive to the number of meat-producing animals to 100 acres of land on farms In the United States as compured with other countries: : Hogs.Cattle.Sheep. United States......8 8 6 Denmark cs HB Holland .icceeeeees 19 2D Germany Jicccccdd 46 4 Irolntitt s«iigieascoss (Fai ba om France sesvvecovedes 6 10-18 Great Batain 1.005 1G he Henig oucieeecc sess EAU cel Canada vise eee 8G 2 Manta ccc Gate oe ‘Wecretary of mittee of Ne ‘Gnion League Club of Calcass. ‘We are fighting Germany, for one thing, because Germany, having split the world in half, is now seeking to devour the halves separately. She Ras driven a wedge straight through the heart of Europe, and into Asia, ‘and is seeking to extend it to the Per- sian golf. ‘This is no accidental happening, due to the downfall of Russia and the sud- den shifting in the fortunes of war. Germany planned it all decades ago. She made no effort to keep the plans secret. She told us all about {t, She had « reputation for making plans and sticking to them, from one gener- ation to another; yet the world paid no attention, It seemed too prepos- terous even for Germany to attempt. As long ago as 1895 a pamphlet, “Pan-Germany and Central Europe About 1950,” was published in Berlin and had wide circulation. It laid the whole Mittelearopa plan bare as fol- lows: “Poland and Little Russta (the king- dom to be established at Russia's ex- pense) will agree to have no armies ‘of their own, and will receive in their fortresses German and Austrian garri- sons, In Poland, as well as in Little Russia, the postal and telegraph serv- fees as well as the railways will be in German hands.” ‘In 1911 Tannenberg’s book, “Greater Germany” was published. This was only three years before the war, but ft showed that the idea of a German Mitteleuropa had not been allowed to languish. It says: “The new kingdom of Poland is made up of the former Russian por- tion of the basin of the Vistula, and of Galicia, and forms a parteof the new Austria.” ‘How the plan has grown since then! Russia’s collapse dropped whole prov- Inces into the lap of the kaiser, and now Germany plans its empire on a scale which would dwarf that of an- lent Rome. It is to embrace the orig: {nal Central Europe, inhabited by ‘some 73,000,000 Germans, make the Black sea a German lake, and extend clear to the Perstan gulf through the vassal states of Bulgaria and Turkey. ‘The German government started te put its scheme for a Mitteleuropa in- to effect years ago when it began the construction of the Berlin-to-Bagdad raflway. Little Serbia stood in the ‘way, so Serbia was attacked and the world was plunged into war. In the opposite corner of Europe Belginm ‘was invaded and crushed. The world then thought that this was only be- cause Belgium offered the easiest route to France; but study of the Mit- telenropa plan of years ago shows that Belgium was included in the scheme of conquest. “How does all this affect America?” ‘one may ask. Germany was a late comer in the family of great nations. Most of the uncivilized world had been pre-empted by other nations before she arrived. Germany wanted col. onies, To get them she would have to take them away from someone else. Afitca and South America offered ‘the best fields for German coloniza- tion. England possessed the best part of Africa—the parts in which the white man might hope to settle and thrive, England had a mighty fleet, and a disposition to hokl what she had, even though she did not show @ disposition to fight for more. ‘There remained South America, It ‘was divided among weak nations. It ‘was protected only by the Monroe doc- trine. This Monroe doctrine was a sacred thing to Americans, but, not being backed up by mighty armles and fleets, was not even a “scrap of paper” to the Germans. Can anyone doubt, should Germany succeed In welding into a mighty empire the 73,000,000 Germans and the 100,000,000 inhabi- tants of the vassal and conquered states of her Mitteleuropa, that her next step would be toward the west? ‘The very fact that she had this em- pire would presuppose the defeat of England, so that no British fleet would stand between us and Germany when the time came for the kalser to send his legions across the Atlantic. “As in the East, so in the West,” isa motto which, of recent weeks, has been much heard in Germany. At a ‘conference of the national liberal par ty, held In March of this year, the fol- lowing amazingly frank declaration was made: “Our policy has been directed to making the government and majority turn away from the reichstag resolu- tion of July 19. (Peace without an- hexations and indemnities). In that we have succeeded. Peace has just been made in the East, under condi- tions in flat contradiction to the pol- fey of July 19, and has received the support and assent of all the burgeols Parties.” In other words, all Germany is now one eee en ee: Oe aE OS, OP OW, Why We Fight Nos Becunce Germany Heving Split the "World in Half ls Now Trying ‘to Devour the Helves NCE L SPEED Madam M. Brook’s Magic Hair Grower ‘This magic hair grower, sealp 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 straight- ” ening irons. Price per box, 50c, and glos- Matin Brets ing fe~ straightening, 35. Agents wanted Masic Hair Grover. in every! J in the US. Write to Madam M. 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Street ONE nLocx WEST OF Post OFFICE FOR GOOD MEAIS AND GOOD ROOMS PRONE CALLS CIVEN PRCUIFT ATTENTION BUXTON, - IOWA Pussy Cat Indicted. ‘American foresters present a very ‘strong argument aguinst our friend, ‘the pussy cat, as being by far the most destructive of animals, wild or tame, of the birds, and every forester con- tiders the birds ax the greatest friends ‘of the trees. Without the destruction fildcheg by the birds on the insect enemies of the trees there would be after a generation no tree left for the Insects would multiply fearfviy and demolish every growing tree and plant —Grit. Sia ea a Relleves CATARRH of tho « BLADDER ¢ AN i and all Se Peemenmpeteams Discharges in : X j24HOURS | Pence SY == | ae IK ARs fm a iy CR” fey (Mae TA & HALR: .\ LP SURO RL) dl ‘ SOFT.LONG,SILKY i Wve or enh ror oct My eset le are tts fh aie Deiat ett J Sacois ss soa ean eaur nade sour hale A Bri cctceruree ee @ HEROLIN sicdisin WN areata at as ie Sasha cere aie ‘ia al tt sad tie B vsascn wep.ccon aration ‘We wish that every subseriber in the ty would make a strong effort to pay ic collector part if not all of their de- nquent subseriptions as we need the joney. When in our city stop at the Des fines Hotel, 121 W. 4th St. for good ‘oms, first class meals. Everything few, clean and neat. Don’t forget the face, 121 4th St, or phone Walnut 638. st. PAUL CHURCH NOTES. The Mite Missionary Convention of ¢ Chicago Conference met June 26-28 ith St, Paul A. M, E, Church, presided wer by the president, Mrs. Lida Stew- t, B.S, of Evingston. About 38 dele- tes were present. A reception was ndered them Wednesday night, Rev, Brice U. Taylor, former pastor if St, Paul, will preach Sunday morn- ig Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., pastor of ‘St. aul, has returned from commencement it Wilberforce. He reports a fine time. ‘The members of Bethel and of the A. BE, Z. church played a big part in en- staining the missionary conference at , Paul on Wednesday. Don't forget to go to Bethel Park July. 4th, where hundreds go every fear, where people really enjoy them- ves, The mayor is expected to speak. ORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Truly the Lord is with pastor, offi ers and members and friends of our jurch, On last Sunday we re-entered church building and to our delight was just what we had expected. The ost beautiful auditorium the Baptists fave in the state. It was heaven-like see the many members and friends Je in and oceupy the most modern of Il church pews, fastened on a ‘solid ard wood inclined floor with newly id earpet in the aisle. 2 With the safe leadership of the pas- jor, Rev. G. W. Robinson, D. D., who all love, and around him such men as aeons Beverly, Roan, Hart, Cassell, ‘opson, Shelton and Spriggs, and trus- ees as Rush, James, Hamimtt, Brown, ly, Baker and Mickle, the church is Sa tovaumened. The pastor delivered a strong sermon it 11 a.m. and Bro. J. W. Terry reached at night. The people respond- to the call of the value of half a ay’s work and the offering was near- $300, ‘The church is now preparing for the day of July, when they will cele- fate our independence at Good Park piénie form by the Aid Society. very member and friend of the chureh fs asked to help make it a great day. The D, ¥. W. ¥. K. Art Club will eet at Union Park Tuesday pm. 8, Toliver and Mrs. Shackelford, ostesses. The Double H. Club will entertain wsbands and friends at an informal eption at the home of Mrs, E. H. nox, Tuesday evening, July 2nd. Mr. Leonard Alexander, oldest son of fr. Price Alexander, is in the city vis- jing his relatives, Leonard is a sue- eseful farmer in Lewiston, 8. D. Mr. Joe Jones and little daughter lice and Mrs. Maude Beard of Clarin- ia will spend the week end at the home Mrs. Susie Hart, visiting their sis- ter, Mrs. Mattie Reeves of Chicago. Rev. S. C. Crutcher of Rochester, N. Y., will preach for Rev, H. A. Perry at ethel A. M. E Church Sunday even- ing at 8 o’elock. Rev. Cruteher is a Fe- med missionary from South Africa id every one should hear him. Stomach Troubles. If you have trouble with your stom- ich you should try Chamberlain’s Tab- lets. So many have been restored to lalth by the use of these tablets and heir cost is so littte, 25 cents, that it is forth while to give them a trial. The Phylis Wheatly Club will meet ext Wednesday with Mrs, Emma Todd Jat her home; 939 14th St. Place. There F*ill be clection of officers and all mem- bers are urged to be present. Mrs. Mattie Reeves, wife of ex-Pas- Nor Timothy Reeves of Chicago, is in ithe city attending the Mite Missionary Convention, She ia the guest of her sister, Mrs. Matilda Lee. > E. A. London’s BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Complying “strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street ; Phone Wal. 2318 R. Hobson W. L. Berry LONDON’S POOL, HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Dricks, JW, SMITH, Prop, A NOTICE. Madam M, Brooks wishes to announce that after July 15, 1918, her course in scientific hair growing will be $25.00, instead of her former price, $15.00. All who desire taking her course before July 15th are urged to begin at once. Write her at 1623 Searle St., Des Moines, Iowa. Phone Maple 1805. : NOTICE. All persons wishing to’ make’ contri- butions to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Fund to be reported at the Eleventh Biennial Session whieh will be held in Denver from the 8th to 13th of July, are asked to report at once to Mrs, 8. Joe Brown, 1058 5th St., chair- man of Memorial Committee, N. A. cw. Miss Mable Johnson of Gravity, Ia., who was among the visiting Worthy Matrons returning from the Grand Chapter, 0. E. 8. which convened at Waterloo, Towa, was the guest of Mrs. ©. C. Johnson; also Miss Mable Stewart of Council Bluffs, who was « delegate to the Mite Missionary Convention. Mr. and Mrs. L, H. Smith were pleas- antly surprised Thursday evening when a few of their friends presented them with many little gifts. A dainty lunch- eon was served by Mrs, Mabel Kemp and Miss Berneda Lee. Miss Lee de- parted next day for her future home, Kansas City, Kans, The Home Makers League requests all members and friends who are hold- ink rally tickets to please report at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday, June 30, at the evening ,services. All financial collectors are urged to be present. By order of the president, Mrs, Mary Man- ning. Instead of holding a regular mecting of the Mary Church Terrell Club Mon- day evening, some of the members gave a surprise kitehen shower on Mrs. Stella Hyde, a’ member, who just recently went to housekeeping. “She received several useful kitehen articles. Luneh- eon was served by the members of the elub. All had an enjoyable evening. Election of officers will take place next week. - All-urmed- to -be-present, Just as we go to press we received the sad news of the death of Mrs. L. J. Courtney, 1011 Crocker St., Wednesday night.at 12 o’cloek. Mr. Courtney was an old and highly respected citizen of Des Moines.. He had been suffering from a cancer for some time, which was the eause of his death. Funeral _ar- rangements have not as yet been made. Miss Irene Mullens, formerly of this eity, and Mr. Jackson, brother-in-law of Mr. Jed Crews, who were married in ‘Minneapolis June 8th, are spending ‘part of their honeymoon in the city, ‘guests of Mrs, ©. W. Kelley. Later they will go to Osceola, Towa, to make ‘their future home. DORIC LODGE INSTALLATION. At a special communication of Doris Lodge, No. 30, A. F..& A. M, last Wednesday evening, the following new- ly elected officers were installed for the ensuing year: J. A. Wilson,.Worship- ful Master; J. H. Anderson, Senior Warden; G. G, Nichols, Junior Deacon; ©. F. Topson, Treas.; J. H. Reynolds, See.; and Wm, Yates, Tyler. ©. C. Johnson, Grand Custodian, acted as in- stalling officer, RED CROSS. Mra. Mary B. Talbert, president of the National Association of Colored Women; Mrs. Homer A. Miller, Towa renresentative to the National Federa- ‘tion of Women’s Clubs (white), and Mrs, ‘Walter A. Brown, prominent club ‘and social worker of this city, were present and addressed the members of the Charles Young Auxiliary of the American Red Crose at the Park Street ‘Army ‘Y? last Friday evening. On account of their visit to Camp Dodge, where Mrs, Talbert addressed the colored soldiers, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, the chairman, did not arrive until late and the meeting in the meantime was conducted by Mrs. Tillie Smith, vice chairman, assisted by Mrs. Lieut. Mor- ris, chief instructor in Red Cross knit- ting, and much work was accomplished. ‘Another meeting will be held this even- ing, to which all interested are cor- dially invited. ST. JOHN’S DAY. ‘The members of North Star Lodge No. 2 and Dorie Lodge No. 30, A. F. & ‘A. M,, observed the anniversary of the birth of St. John the Baptist by appro priate services in the newly refinished Corinthian Baptist Church last Sunday, June 234, at 8 p.m. ‘The Master Masons, nearly one hun- dred strong, with the members of King Solomon Commandery No. 6 acting a: escort, formed at North Star Masonic Temple and marched to the chureh, where they were joined by the ladies of Princess Oziel Chapter No. 9 and Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star, making a Masonic audience whieh completely filled the main auditorium of the ehureh. ‘The splendid Corinthian Choir under the direction of Prof. H. R. Graves ren- dered some choice musical selections, ‘and short addresses were delivered or ‘Our Masonic Institution’? by Grand Custodian C. C. Johnson and on ‘Our Brethren in the Military Service’” by Past Grand Master John L. Thompson, representing Junior Grand Warden B J. Hack, who was unavoidably absent, ‘after which the Scripture lesson was read by Rev. J. H, Reynolds and a very appropriate sermon deiivered by the Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Robinson, the pastor of the church, at the conelusion of ‘whieh an offering of more than thirty ‘dollars was lifted for the benefit of the ‘cliirch. Mr, Wm. Walker, retiring ‘master of North Star Lodge, presided, THE BYSTANDER a Se The many friénds and former | tients of Dr, A. J. Booker, now. first | Jicutonant in the Medieal Corps of the {| WITH 365th Infantry, will be pleased to learn that word has been received that he CHU has landed safely at the western front in Europe, where ho has been longing| MAPLE § to go for more than a year, and hope E for his speedy and safe return, Rev. § aerate 11:00 a. NOTED WOMAN COMING. ee Miss Mary White Ovington of Brook- lyn, N, ¥., one of the foremost women vf America, who is making a tour of the country, will deliver an address at the Corinthian Baptist Chureh, Fif- teenth and Linden streets, Wednesday evening, July 3, Miss Ovington who comes here under the auspices of the Des Moines Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., was responsible for bringing the Na- tional Association for the Advancement of Colored People into existence, She is vice president of the organization and at the present time is acting as chairman of the board of directors, during the absence of Major Joel E. Spingarn, formerly head of the Depart- ment of Comparative Literature of Col- umbia University, New York City, who is now serving with the national army. In addition to her activities in be- half of the colored people of America, Miss Ovington for several years has been head worker of Greenpoint Settle- ment in New York City and the Lin- coln Settlement in Brooklyn. She is a writer of note, being author of ‘Half a Man,’? ‘‘Hazel,’? a child’s story pub- lished" in’ 1914, and ‘(The White Brute,’? published in Masses a year later. A splendid musical and literary pro- gram will precede Miss Ovington’s ad- ‘dress, No admission will be charged. Everyone is cordially invited. For a lame back apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice a day and massage the muscles of the back over the seat of pain thoroughly at each application. H.R, Wright of Des Moines, Iowa, addressed an audience at the Masonic Hall last Monday night. He is special organized for the state and for the past 13 years was a member of the Consular Service at Venezuela and Honduras. He tol 6f conditions in these countries and urged food conservation as a means of carrying the war to a successful end. The audience were enthusiastic and heartily in favor of organization for the purpose not only of conserving food, but of supporting all measures to win the war. _ Lawyer James Spears of Buxton was in Albia on Wednesday. The Capital City Strect Carnival of St. Paul, Minn., was in Albia the past week. The following persons and others from Buxton were in town this week: Mr. Ben Herrin, Mr. Lonzo Brown, Mr Kirk King, Mr. Robert Chentman, Mr Lorine King. Mr. John Edward Lewis of Madison, Wis., arrived Sunday night in Albia for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Lewis. Miss Nettie Finks of Hiteman took dinner with Miss Sadie Lewis Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Anderson of Buffalo, N, Y., are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl, born June 10 Mrs. Anderson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lewis of this city, ‘The following were Buxton. visitors over Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. John Al. len, Mr. and. Mrs. Chas. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler and son Lawrence, It ds a curious fact that a red-hatred person seldom marries a life partner who has hair of a ruddy hue. The reason why parents with glossy black hair so often have red-haired culldren is because the glossiness is due to red hidden by black pigment. A dark- haired child has never been known to have a parent with flaxen hair. The rule is that children will not have darker hair than that of the darkest- haired parent. Clarence constantly played with Marguerite, one of twins, until his par- ents teased him about his “girl.” One afternoon Clarence’s mother was sit- ting on the porch. Clarence, Mar- guerite, and a few other children were playing In the yard. Suddenly he left the group and coming to his mother said: “Mother, when you marry a twin, do you have to marry both of them?” When we reflect upon the white 5 ‘an egg that has been sitting around in the refrigerator, apparently waiting to be used up in something, almost ever since we can remember, we think that all this talk about the American housewife's reckless extravagance Is somewhat exaggerated after all—Co- lumbus (Qhio) State Journal. ‘Frank F. Fowler iuiibtat no roreuat BiEcron Successor to JONES & SAMUELS Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, - lowa Lame Back Relieved. ALBIA NEWS. Curiosities of Red Halr. Getting Worrled, cxaggerated. ure 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. Cornithian 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. 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. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednes- day. 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. 12:80 p. m.—Class meeting. 2 p. m.—Sunday school. 6.80 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. ¥. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. E. 8. Hardge, Pastor. 611 S. E. Fourth St. 11:30 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:20 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p m—Preaching. ASBURY M. &. UnuncH. 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Mrs. Joe Holden and children of Monroe City, Mo., visited here with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Nora Pitts. Little Jesse King of Kansas City returned home after spending several days here with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Westly Young. Word has been received here that some of our boys, Sam Skinner, Ivan Johnson, Charles Mitchell and James Turner, are safely in France. Mrs. Mattie Baker is home again from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Sabbath school of the St. James A. M. E. church will give a social Friday evening at the church. Mrs. Anna Knights was in Galesburg on Sabbath. Mrs. John Weathers and children of Newton, Iowa, are visiting here with her mother, Mrs. Fannie Renfoe. Mrs. John Taylor of Monroe City, Mo., visited here with her cousin, Miss Hattie Collins. Mr. Joe Cesey of Chicago was here Saturday to see his cousin, Mr. Emmet Birdett. Mrs. Eliza Mitchell of St. Louis, Mo., is here for a few days' visit. Mrs. Ethel Hubbard Vaughn of Springfield, Ill., is here to see her parents and brother, Wm. Hubbard, who is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Clarke and children of Galesburg are spending a few days here with Wm. Little and family. Miss Ardella Phillips of St. Louis, Mo., arrived Sabbath to visit her sister, Mrs. Marshall Wallace. Rev. J. L. Wharton, Mr. Elias Wallace, George McWilliams, Mrs. Dasye Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Humphrey attended the annual sermon of the Masonic Lodge Sabbath at Rock Island. BURLINGTON NOTES. The Old Folks concert given under the auspices of the Stewardess Board was a success in every sense of the word. The former reputation of the Stewardess concerts attracted a large and enthusiastic audience. The Willing Workers Club are indeed a credit to their name, although not the largest club in membership, it is one of the strongest financial supports of the church. Mrs. Manola Belle will leave Tuesday the 25th for Des Moines to attend the State Missionary Convention of the Chicago Conference Branch, which convenes in that city June 26-28. Miss Marguerite Pearl Martin of Dubuque is visiting in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. Washington, grandparents, and Dr. and Mrs. S. E. Johnson, uncle andunt. Miss Martin will attend the school of art during her evening. Miss M. P. Martin was an out of town guest. The Burlington Social Club were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dunn last week. Music and games were the evening diversion. Mrs. Goldie Clark entertained the B.V. J. Progressive Club last Monday evening the 17th, at a theater party. The affair was the most delightful event of the season. Miss Marguerite Pearl Martin was an out of town guest. Miss Doreas Belle was an invited guest. Mr. Geo. King is the recipient of a beautiful signet ring, presented by admiring friends in honor of his graduation from the Burlington high school. Master Edwin Weaver and Clarence Young graduated from grammar school in June. Mrs. L. Washington entertained with a dinner party complimentary to her granddaughter, Miss Marguerite Martin. Thursday the 14th. Miss Evaline Hedge has returned from a very pleasant visit in Muscatine, Iowa. The Burlington Social Club was the guest of Mrs. Goldie Clark Wednesday The Union Baptist Church is holding services on the northeast corner of Central avenue and Division street. The public is cordially invited. The Rev. Jackson of Mt. Pleasant presides. The Mite Missionary Society gave a musical at the A. M. E. Church recent- ly. They were assisted by several members of the B. H. School Orchestra. Madames Stevens and Hale rendered several vocal numbers, being the attraction of the evening's program. The beautiful new car of Mr. Harvey Jones is attracting much attention, being the first automobile owned by a local colored resident. Little Dorcas Clark is indisposed. Mrs. Katie Boyd and son Jack have returned from Peoria. Miss Ethel Macky is visiting her mother, Mrs. Cora Palmer. Miss Sidney J. Davis, founder and superintendent Y. W. I. Mission of Keokuk, was a business visitor in the city last week. cises. Miss Lois sister, Mrs. Birmingham Arnold B cessful graz Central School Mr. and Ky., have p 507 So. Des. The Phyltained by M Mrs. The second Thursday. Mrs. E. sister, Mrs. week. Quite a number of the local colored people are planning to attend the picnic at Fort Madison on the 18th of July. For the first time in perhaps 15 or 20 years, Sioux City graduated its first colored boy from high school, in the person of Malcolm Jerome Stubblefield, 19 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield. Mrs. Stubblefield is a well known reader throughout the state. He finished his course with one and eight-tenths credits more than required. During his entire public school period he was never tardy and through his high school he was neither tardy nor absent and never missed a single class, which speaks well for a boy of any race. He is very interested in agriculture, which will be his next pursuit. At present he is a temporary carrier for Uncle Sam. Rev. S. J. Williams, pastor of Second Baptist Church, was presented with a new suit by 16 young men. These young men are all sinners and Rev. Williams is all smiles to know that he is so well liked by these young men as well as by his church members. A beautiful silk banner was presented the Second Baptist Sunday School by class No. 6, known as "The Live Wires." The Invincible Concert Co. played to a full house at the Second Baptist Church Monday, and was enjoyed by all. Several of our young women are now elevator girls in the large department stores. Mrs. Laura Townsend is here for an indefinite stay. On account of illness of Sergt. William Howard, Mrs. Howard was called to Crawford, Neb. Mrs. John Hawkins visited relatives in Joliet last week. The following are indisposed: Mrs. M. Miller, Julia Smith, Bessie Wright and Mrs. Lyles. Mrs. J. S. MacDonald entertained Mr. and Mrs. Spurlock and Mrs. Rollins of Chicago, Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hockaday were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Burris Sunday. After dinner they saw Pauline Fredrick in "Her Final Reckoning" at the Princess Theater. Mrs. Rollins of Chicago is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Spurlock, of Desplains St. The Junior Choir of Brown's Chapel A. M. E. Church rendered a beautiful song service for Children's Day exer- SIOUX CITY, IOWA. JOLIET. ILL. cises. Miss Louise Martin accompanied her sister, Mrs. J. Knight, to Joliet from Birmingham, Ala. Electa Grand Chapter of the Iowa O E. S. will hold their annual meeting in Waterloo in June. Arnold Bay Kizer was among the successful graduates of the June class of Central School. Eleventh biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women will meet in Denver, Colo., July 8-13. Mr. and Mrs. T. Moore of Adairville, Ky., have purchased a beautiful home at 507 So. Desplaines St. The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge will hold their annual meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July. The Phyllis Wheatley Club was entertained by Mrs. Desnam Friday. National Negro Business League will meet in Atlantic City, N. J.. August, 1918. Mrs Thomas Young was hostess to the Second Baptist Missionary Society Thursday. The U. B. F.'s of Missouri and Iowa will hold their annual session in Moberly, Mo., in August. Mrs. E. W. Williams is visiting her sister, Mrs. Anna Brown of Chicago, this week. The biennial conclave of Knight Templars and Shriners will hold their meeting in Kansas City, Mo., in August. Mrs. Lucile Burrell is elevator girl at the new Boston store. Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Association will meet in Des Moines in August 28 to September 1. Rev. M. J. Mason of Mt. 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