Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Bldg Hist 400 Below we are publishing some letters from First Sgt. E. D. Love, who was formerly stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, to Mrs. Jas. Banister and Miss Bessie Ewing, who mothered him while here. These two ladies deserve great credit for what they have done for this young man, as will be evidenced by his letters to them. While many people had different reasons for entertaining many of the young men stationed at Camp Dodge, yet these two mothers took this young man into their home and made it a real home for him, and his letters show how much he appreciated their effort. They both have tried to "Do Their Bit" in giving this young man a clean, wholesome home in which he could spend the few hours that were not taken up at Camp Dodge. Sat. A. M., 6:30 o'clock, May 30. My Dearest Mothers: My Dearest Mothers: Just a little “farewell” not to say good-bye again, and to add my very sincere regrets that I was unable to see you again, so much as I desired. We are off for the east, New York, I imagine, feeling fine and dandy. But at this moment I am experiencing the moments, hours and days that are to come no more. The time I must live away from those who have been so extremely kind and good to me, and in whom I found the truest friendship that the good God gives to hearts true, pure and brave. Words are inadequate, yes are indeed, too weak for me to send to you that which holds dear in my heart. They cannot express nor convey to you that which I would have you know. Say to Mr. Banister, how very much in future days I shall remember his goodness and the hospitality of his home. it has been my very good fortune to enjoy, and that deep down in my heart dwells only thoughts in my heart and that to you all I am deeply indebted for that which I have so vastly enjoyed in the charmed circle of your household, amid endearing and affectionate friendship and charming personalities, I shall miss them, I am sure, and you all, all the more. But in my going I shall have an inspiration in remembering the friends that I am leaving, and even when days shall seem dark and dreary for me I will find consolation in reflection of friends, left behind, that are real friends. When trouble and temptation lurks near me and in my hour of dire distress and need, memories that are sometimes good and sweet will lend a helping hand and bring me back again to the three that made life in my camp of imprisonment seem worth living. A last good-bye and I promise I shall not forget to write whenever chance prevails itself. May the almighty God bless, direct and guide all with many kisses for my mothers. Ever tenderly and unchangeably Your only son, 1st St. Eugene D. Love. On Board "Special," en route to N.Y. Lehigh Valley R. R., 3:30 P. M. June 3rd, 1918. My Dear Mothers: We are still on our way. I sent you a card from Niagara Falls this a. m. All are well and enjoy trip immensely. We have crossed the St. Lawrence and are hitting a merry pace, presumably up the Hudson. The afternoon is indeed lovely and I have just woke from one of my celebrated naps that I occasionally steal. We arrived in Chicago Sunday a. m., about 6:30, but were soon off for Battle Creek, Mich., arriving at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, where we had our exercise for half an hour. Again boarded our train and were off through Canada for New York. At Port Huron, Mich., last night the Red Cross entertained very royally for us with cigarettes, candies, magazines and cookies, and there was a monstrous crowd at the station. The Canadian Red Cross did likewise, and in Niagara Falls we had a little parade and were 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. 1235 Residence Red 6440 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No. 2 cheered very warmly. Millions have seemed to wave at us along the way and thousands have given us words of encouragement when our cars would stop for a moment, and as I am at this moment speeding over the country, I am made to wonder how we are out in civil life the Pecks knock us on every hand? I can't believe they mean their words of good cheer nor their little wave of the hand or handkerchief. Nigara Falls is indeed a wonderful scene, with its gigantic peaks and beautifully sloped mountains. Its majestic loveliness is one grand slight to behold. We stood thousands of feet above and watched the water as it fell to the surface below to join the millions of other drops that had preceded it. Its grandeur and beauty is marvelous and the rainbow that forms at the bottom of the bed add to the fascination. We were permitted to go below and once down there we found snow and ice that must have been there for some time. Well, we are due in Buffalo about 5 o'clock, and are due to have our exercise in Syracuse, arriving in New York in the morning after spending the night in Jersey City. I will probably spend the night with Lieut. Johnson in New York City, as he has a brother who is a captain in the 367th Infantry, the regiment we are now joining. Well, my dear mothers, I want you to know that I am not going to forget you all. How could I when you all have been nothing but goodness and kindness itself? And I have much to be proud of in remembering that I left those that were indeed mothers, the part you represented and did fulfill so nobly, graciously and cheerfully. In days to come I hope to make you all understand how much your kindness meant to me. Be real good mothers and and if you must adopt some one, I hope it will be one that was more deserving of your love than the ones you chose in Sgt. Gruher and I. I must say good-bye, and promise to write again soon. Love for you three, let me ever remain your son, E. D. Love. Write me at once here, Camp Upton, New York. Lovingly and many kisses. MEETING OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AT DENVER, COLO. The Eleventh Biennial Convention of the National Association of Colored Women will be held July 8-13, 1918, at Denver, Colorado. This association was organized in Washington, D. C., July, 1896, by the consolidation of the National League and National Federation of Colored Women. Was affiliated with the National Council of Women of the United States in 1900; was incorporated in 1904. One of the most important features of the convention will be the Frederick Douglass Memorial Night, July 10, at which time Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Douglass Memorial Committee, will read the roll of honor and the mortgage on this home, which through the indefatigable efforts of Mrs. Brown and others of this association to pay off, will be burned. Another interesting feature will be the War Activities Program Thursday afternoon, at which time it will be shown what the women of the National Association have done and are doing along the lines of "Women's Council of Defense," Red Cross work, Soldiers' relief and Recration, Y. M. C. A. activities, and Food Conservation. Help the National Association of Colored Women do their bit. If you can't afford to attend the National Convention, you can't afford to stay off its membership roll. Their aim is 1,000,000 members by 1920. PROGRAM, WESTERN BAPIST CONVENTION in session with Calvary Baptist Church, Monmouth, Ill., Rev. C. Lindell, pastor, Monday, July 15th, to Friday, July 19th, 1918: OFFICERS. Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D., President, Topeka, Kans. Rev. S. Bates, Vice-President, Des Moines, Iowa. Rev. E. A. Wilson, D. D., Secretary, Muskegon, Okla. Rev. J. Goins, D. D., Cor Sec., Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Geo. MacNeale, D. D., Treas., Kansas City, Kans. Rev. C. G. Fishback, D. D., Sec. of Foreign Missions, Cleveland, Ohio. Rev. D. A. Holmes, D. D., Auditor, Kansas City, Kans. Rev. T. J. Carr, D. D., Statistician, St. Paul, Minn. Officers Women's Auxiliary, The Woman's Missionary and Educational Convention: Mrs. C. E. Hicks, President, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. F. B. Watson, Vice-President, Kansas City; Kans. Mrs. S. Hazel, Secretary, Galesburg, Ill. Mrs. Ida B. Frazier, Cor. See., Wichita, Kans. Mrs. S. Bates, Treas., Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. W. A. Brown, Field Secretary, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Motto: "Leave No Stone Unturned." OFFICERS. have way of words of would hit this cry, I are us on mean air lit- chief. MONDAY EVENING. Joint Opening Session. 7:30—Praise service conducted by the two Corresponding Secretaries: Rev. J. Goins, D. D., Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Ida B. Prazier, Wichita, Kana. 8:00—Addresses of welcome— On behalf of City, Hon. John H. Hanley, Mayor. On behalf of A. M. E. Churches, Rev. James L. Wharton, Monmouth. Ill. Paper, Mrs. Selma C. Brown, I. Moines, Iowa. Paper, "Patriotism and Christ-Womanhood," Mrs. S. B. Butler, Wita, Kana. Paper, Delegate Olivet Bapt Church, Chicago, Ill. 11:30—Sermon, Rev. S. J. William, D. D., Joliet, Ill. Offering, Adjournment. On behalf of St. James A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Emma Peoples, Monmouth. On behalf of Mite Society, Mrs. D. Lash Mason, Monmouth. On behalf of Baptist Women of the State, Mrs. E. Dean, Champlain, Ill. On behalf of the District, Mrs. Beebe Murrell, Springfield, Ill. On behalf of Calvary Baptist Church, Miss Marie Webb. On behalf of Mission Circle, Mrs. Flo Hall. Response on behalf of Women's Convention, Miss Nellie Ellis, Topeka, Kan. Response for Convention, Rev. Wilkerson, Omaha, Neb. Collection. Enrollment. Adjournment. TUESDAY MORNING. Women's Missionary and Educational Convention. 8:00—Conference of Officers, Vice-Presidents, and Board members. 9:00—Devotional exercises, Mrs. S. Bates, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. H. Lewis, Chicago, Ill. 9:30—Bible Study, Mrs. J. C. Mapp, Chicago, Ill. 11:30 - Introductory Sermon, Rev. I. B. Woodard, Buxton, Iowa. 1:30-Devotional Services conducted by Rev. J. T. Elias, Pittsburg, Kans., and Rev. F. C. Bolling, Buxton, Iowa. 2:00-Annual address of the President, Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D., Topeka, Kans. Report of Cor. Sec. and Treas., Rev. J. Goins, D. D., Kansas City, Mo., Rev. G. MacNeale, D. D. Kansas City, Kans. Report of Field Secretary, Prof. C. W. Rodgers, Des Moines, Iowa. 2:00-Election of Officers. 3:15-Address, Rev. J. T. Castor, M. D., D. D., St. Louis, Mo. 3:45-Address, Dr. T. J. Carr, St. Paul, Minn. 4:15 -Sermon, Rev. E. L. Scruggs D. D. Jacksonville, Ill. TUESDAY EVENING. Women's Missionary and Educational Convention. 7:30—Song Service, Mrs. W. A. Brown, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Miss Nellie M. Ray, Lexington, Mo. 8:00—Annual Address of President, Mrs. C. E. Hicks, Chicago, Ill. Music, Ladies' Quartette, Galesburg, Ill. 8:30—Sermon, Rev. D. A. Holmes, D. D., Kansas City, Kans. Offering. Adjournment. WEDNESDAY MORNING. 9:00—Devotional Services, Mrs. F. D. Michael, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. E. Hawkins, Chicago, Ill. 9:30—Report of Executive Board and Treasurer: Mrs. Ida B. Frazier, Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. S. Bates, Des Moines, Iowa. Reports of State Vice-Presidents—Mrs. R. A. Broyles, Missouri. Mrs. S. B. Hoyle, Illinois. 10:30—Young People's Hour, conducted by Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Quincy, Ill. 11:00—Conventional Singing. Address, Miss Jeanie Sumtunzie, Middledrift, South Africa. 1:30—Devotional Service. Inspirational Address, Rev. I. A. Thomas, A. M., Evanston, Ill. 2:00—General Business. 2:30—Address, Rev. J. H. Van Leu, Wichita, Kans. 3:15—Address, "The Negro and the World War," Rev. B. N. Murrell, St. Paul, Minn. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. G. W. Robinson, D. D., Des Moines, Iowa. 7:30—Song Service, Mrs. S. B. House, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. M. E. Jeffries, Des Moines, Iowa. 8:00—Paper, "Christian Education Through Service," Miss Mattie Bradshaw, Topeka, Kans. Solo, Mrs. W. A. Brown. Educational Sermon, Rev. S. E. J. Watson, D. D., Topeka, Kans. Offering. Adjournment. THURSDAY MORNING. 9:00—Devotional Services, Mrs. C. C. Cullers, Evanston, Ill.; Mrs. G. W. Stanton, Des Moines, Iowa. 9:30—Bible Study. 10:30—Woman's Hour— Paper, Miss Nannie Walker, Lexington, Mo. Solo, Mrs. B. P. Robinson, Chicago, Paper, Mrs. Selma C. Brown, Des Moines, Iowa. Paper, "Patriotism and Christian Womanhood," Mrs. S. B. Butler, Wichita, Kans. Paper, Delegate Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill. 11:30—Sermon, Rev. S. J. Williams, D. D., Joliet, Ill. 1:30—Devotional Service: Inspirational Address, Rev. M. J. Burton, Topeka, Kans. 2:00—General Business. 2:30—Address, "Western College," Prof. I. E. Page, Macon, Mo. 3:15—Address, "Soldiers of the Civil War and of the World War," Rev. J. F. Thomas, D. D., Chicago, Ill. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. S. A. Moseley, D. D., St. Louis, Mo. Announcements. Adjournment. THURSDAY EVENING. 7:30—Devotional Service: Inspirational Address, Rev. S. Bates, Des Moines, Iowa. 8:00—Sermon, Rev. L. K. Williams, D. D., Chicago, Ill. Foreign Mission Address, Rev. C. G. Fishback, D. D., Cleveland, Ohio. Foreign Mission Bally. Adjournment. FRIDAY MORNING. Women's Missionary and Educational Convention. 9:00—Devotional exercises, Mrs. M. V. Robinson, Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. R. A. Broyles, Hannibal, Mo. 9:30—Memorial Service in honor of the late ex-president, Mrs. F. B. Grant-Myers, conducted by Mrs. F. B. Watson, Kansas City, Kans. 10:00—Reports of Committees. Banner Contest. 11:06—Financial Rally. Announcements. Adjournment. FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Western Baptist Convention. 1:30—Devotional services: Inspirational Address, Rev. F. K. Nicholson, Davenport, Iowa. 2:00—General Business. 2:30—Address, "Responsibility of Colored Baptists to the Boys in the Army Cantonments," Prof. W. R. Carter, Topeka, Kans. 3:15—Service of Prayer for our boys in the army, conducted by Rev. W. M. B. Scott, A. B., B. Th., Galesburg, Ill. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. W. A. Bowren. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D. Kansas City, Kansas. Announcements. Adjournment. FRIDAY EVENING. 7:30—Devotional Service: Inspirational Address, Rev. G. MacNeale, D. D., Kansas City, Kansas. 8:00—Address, Rev. Parker, St. Louis, Mo. 8:30—Closing Sermon, Dr. W. F. Botts, Omaha, Neb. Closing of the Convention. Closing of the Convention. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. (By John L. Thompson.) Again during (a part at least) of 1918 ye editor will chronicle his observations as he sees things upon his travels, which perchance will not be very long. Whenever we start out upon a collecting trip there are so many things of vital interest to my race that have not been made public that I feel that it is my duty to tell the public. Then again there are so many changes within a year in each town that those things are of interest to all the readers. Therefore we left Des Moines, the metropolis of Iowa, the temporary home of more than 40,000 young men draftees, both colored and white, from Iowa and other states, which has caused us to be proud of Des Moines. The first stop was three hours at Ames, Iowa, where is located the Iowa State College, the largest and finest agricultural college in the world, with the possible exception of Tuskegee Institute. There were several colored students attending here this school year. The colored families of Ames, though few in number, are all doing well and all owning or buying their homes. Mr. G. W. Madison, formerly of Texas, a graduate of Ames College, went into the plumbing business for himself after finishing the course about two years ago in this northern white city, and today he has one of the finest plumbing shops and one of the largest business of any other shop in town. He is a credit to any race. He is the only colored plumbing man in business in Iowa. Thorough in his trade, liked by the business men of the town. He recently married a young lady from the south and owns a beautiful modern home. Mr. M. D. Lowrie, a tailor, formerly from St. Joseph, Mo., has located here and runs a tailoring shop and panatorium out in the college, doing a good business. He too has bought a nice modern home, where he and wife are enjoying life. Our good friend, Al Gaiter, who was the first colored family to move here about ten years ago, owns a nice home. We enjoyed dinner at this home. He has enlarged it to eight rooms. His brother George took inspiration from Al and he and his family moved up here about two years ago and has bought him a home, doing nicely. We next rolled into Marshalltown, the county seat of Marshall county. Here we have the Soldiers' Home, located on a beautiful sight just one mile northwest of the city. Both races enjoy this great and sacred home that Sell Your Flour and Buy a Liberty Bond, or Help the Red Cross Food Administrator Deems has announced that the government will buy all of the excess flour in the hands of the people of Iowa and ship it to our soldiers in the trenches and our allies. During the next three months the state will require 22,000 barrels of flour. All above that must be collected and sent to Europe. Attention is called to the law which provides that hoarders may be punished by a $5,000 line or two years in jail or both. Consumers will return their excess flour to the dealers from whom they bought at a price to be agreed upon between them. D. G. Thompson, chief of the flour division of the Deems organization, will survey the state and locate the stocks of flour. He also will discover those who have orders booked for flour. He will supply the latter from the former stocks when possible, and this will release the bookings to be shipped at once and directly to our soldiers in the trenches and to our allies, this state being given our full credit therfore. If there is an excess still on hand it will be reshipped for export. The proposition will be financed in Iowa. It is estimated that at least 500,000 sacks or quarter barrels will be sent in this way out of Iowa to the soldiers. Only original, unbroken packages can be used. None under 24 pounds in size can be accepted. Administrator Deems, Governor Harding, the Council of Defense, the Women's Committee, and all other patriotic organizations, have united in this appeal to Iowa people. --- Daema Makes Appeal. Administrator Deems, in his appeal to the people, says: "To meet a desperate food situation among our allies and which affects our own soldiers over there the nation calls upon Iowa people to sell to it every surplus sack of flour held by them. "Starvation imperils our allies abroad. To save them we are asked to release the flour we have stored. "We can eat corn and potatoes and other substitutes for wheat flour until the next harvest, but we cannot ship them. If we could they could not be used because baking is not done in homes in Europe but in bakeries. Durable loaves are essential in the trenches and in the homes and wheat, alone, can be used to make the durable bread. "Nearly, 48,000 Iowa boys are fighting over there. They are giving their very lives. We are asked only to sell our flour to back them up. Iowa's loyalty has been tested before and not in vain. I have told Mr. Hoover that Iowa is no slacker, and that she will respond to this test and this call instantly and to the very limit. "To that end the loyal co-operation of every civic organization in the state is solicited. Commercial clubs, fraternal societies, the churches, the councils of defense, women's clubs—all can, if they will, contribute to the success of the campaign and are urged to enlist at once in this vitally important drive in the food-saving program. "Sell your flour and buy a Liberty Bond or help the Red Cross is a slogan to which every loyal Iowa will subscribe." is dear to the boys of the sixties. The colored population is increasing very rapidly. Several hundred laborers have come from the Southland within the past year and they are being employed in factories, railroad machine shops and the other factories. Many have brought their families. There are two churches, a Methodist and Baptist. Each of the present pastor's name is Rev. Smith, so you can't go wrong by saving Rev. Smith. Both churches are doing well now. There are two secret societies here, the Masons and Knights of Tabor, each prospering. Mr. M. J. Jackson, a pioneer citizen here, recently died and he is greatly missed in this community. Mr. Edward Roberson, the magnetic doctor, who has a nice Turkish bath parlor, the only one in the town, has a large trade. His able wife assists him. They dined yea editor at 6 o'clock dinner. He is the Chief Grand Mentor for the International Order of Twelve. I. L. Brown, Geo. L. Suitor, Galloway Johnson, Cal Wheeler and H. Flippins are the pioneer lodge men of this city owning their own homes. Mr. Surter is still working at the City Water Co. His only two boys have both gone to war in different branches of the service. Mr. C. P. and C. C. Gilmore are working at the same place. They own nice homes. The Wolder brothers, H. L. and A. C., are also working at a drug store and a dry goods store. Mr.-N. A. Ragland is building a nice new house on his lot and will soon move into it at 301 N. 10th Ave. (To be continued.) Chamberlain's Tablets. These tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation. If you have any troubles of this sort, give them a trial and realize for yourself what a first class medicine will do for you. They only cost a The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Four and irty Bond, or the Red Cross has announced that the government the hands of the people of Iowa andaches and our allies. The state will require 22,000 barrels collected and sent to Europe. At- ch provides that boarders may be wears in jail or both. excess flour to the dealers from the agreed upon between them. flour division of the Deems organ- locate the stocks of flour. He also books for flour. He will supply when possible, and this will release and directly to our soldiers in the state being given full credit therefor. and it will be reshipped for export. Iowa. 100,000 sacks or quarter barrels will to the soldiers. ages can be used. None under 24 or Harding, the Council of Defense, other patriotic organizations, have able. Hoover Makes Appeal. Administrator Deems is in receipt of the following telegram from Herbert Hoover: "Only such flour will be purchased as is voluntarily tendered. We do not wish to requisition, for the present. "We have need in this crucial period, from now until harvest, of every grain of wheat that we can ship to the allies. "We are sending as much corn and other cereals as the allies can use in their bread. Their people do not know how to bake at home but rely on bakers for their bread. The bread of all of the allies is war bread made of gray wheat flour with which is mixed one third flour of other cereals, chiefly corn. More than this mixture is impossible to make and still preserve the keeping and palatable qualities of the bread. "The civilian population of the allies are carrying a tremendous load of labor and suffering and we must not add to their burden by denying them their needs. Rather we must gladly assume what share of this burden we can carry by modifying our dietary habits to the extent necessary to meet our obligations. "We ask for no modification that will be in the slightest degree injurious to health. All our expert advisers, including an imposing list of the foremost physiologists of the country, assure us that giving up the use of wheat need in no wise lessen the nutritional value of our diet. We are able by our habits and by abundance of local supply to use other cereals, as quick bread, breakfast foods, etc, and thus leave heat until the next harvest for our wheat until the next harvest for our allies not accustomed or knowing how to use cereals in this way." 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. The wax of the candleilla plant is used in making candles, phonograph records, wood and leather polishes, floor wax, certain varnishes, linoleum, rubber compounds and celluloid, and it also enters into use in pharmacy and in the making of electrical insulation. The candleilla plant grows on the poorest quality of soil, and before it was found to have a commercial value for the wax contained it was considered a pest. CALL ON Mrs. Minnie Rainey 616 Des Moines Street OREO HAIR DRESSER Call Maple 3669 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED I USE THE OREO SYSTEM THE BYSTANDER State Capital Bldg Hist. 140 Letters from Boy "Over There" Below we are publishing some letters from First Sgt. E. D. Love, who was formerly stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, to Mrs. Jas. Banister and Miss Bessie Ewing, who mothered him while here. These two ladies deserve great credit for what they have done for this young man, as will be evidenced by his letters to them. While many people had different reasons for entertaining many of the young men stationed at Camp Dodge, yet these two mothers took this young man into their home and made it a real home for him, and his letters show how much he appreciated their effort. They both have tried to “Do Their Bit” in giving this young man a clean, wholesome home in which he could spend the few hours that were not taken up at Camp Dodge. Sat. A. M., 6:30 o'clock, May 30. My Dearest Mothers: Just a little “farewell” not to say good-bye again, and to add my very sincere regret that I was unable to see you again, so much as I desired. We are off for the east, New York, I imagine, feeling fine and dandy. But at this moment I am experiencing the moments, hours and days that are to come no more. The time I must live away from those who have been so extremely kind and good to me, and in whom I found the truest friendship that the good God gives to hearts true, pure and brave. Words are inadequate, yes are indeed, too weak for me to send to you that which holds dear in my heart. They cannot express nor convey to you that which I would have you know. Say to Mr. Banister, how very much in future days I shall remember his goodness and the hospitality of his home. it has been my very good fortune to enjoy, and that deep down in my heart dwells only thoughts of gratitude and that to you all I am deeply indebted for that which I have so vastly enjoyed in the charmed circle of your household, amid endearing and affectionate friendship and charming personalities, I shall miss them, I am sure, and all the more. But in my going I shall have an inspiration in remembering the friends that I am leaving, and even when days shall seem dark and dreary for me I will find consolation in reflection of friends, left behind, that are real friends. When trouble and temptation lurks near me and in my hour of dire distress and need, memories that are sometimes good and sweet will a helping hand and bring me back again to the three that made life in my camp of imprisonment seem worth living. A last good-bye and I promise I shall not forget to write whenever chance prevails itself. May the almighty God bless, direct and guide all with many kisses for my Ever tenderly and unchangeably Your only son, 1st Sgt. Eugene D. Love. On Board "Special," en route to N. Y. Leigh Valley R. R., 3:30 P. M. June 3rd, 1918. We are still on our way. I sent you a card from Niagara Falls this a. m. All are well and enjoying trip immensely. We have crossed the St. Lawrence and are hitting a merry pace, presumably up the Hudson. The afternoon is indeed lovely and I have just woke from one of my celebrated naps that I occasionally steal. We arrived in Chicago Sunday a. m., about 6:30, but were soon off for Battle Creek, Mich., arriving at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, where we had our exercise for half an hour. Again boarded our train and were off through Canada for New York. At Port Huron, Mich., last night the Red Cross entertained very royally for us with cigarettes, candies, magazines and cookies, and there was a monstrous crowd at the station. The Canadian Red Cross did likewise, and in Niagara Falls we had a little parade and were Bradford's Barber Shop 428 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PROP. A LINE OF TORACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director Golden Rule Sereices Golden Rule Prices Phone Office Wal. 2285 Residence Red 6448 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No. 2 cheered very warmly. Millions have seemed to wave at us along the way and thousands have given us words of encouragement when our cars would stop for a moment, and as I am at this moment speeding over the country, I am made to wonder how when we are out in civil life the Pecks knock us on every hand! I can't believe they mean their words of good cheer nor their little wave of the hand or handkerchief. Niagara Falls is indeed a wonderful scene, with its gigantic peaks and beautifully sloped mountains. Its majestic loveliness is one grand slight to behold. We stood thousands of feet above and watched the water as it fell to the surface below to join the millions of other drops that had preceded it. Its grandeur and beauty is marvelous and the rainbow that forms at the bottom of the bed add to the fascination. We were permitted to go below and once down there we found snow and ice that must have been there for some time. Well, we are due in Buffalo about 5 o'clock, and are due to have our exercise in Syracuse, arriving in New York in the morning after spending the night in Jersey City. I will probably spend the night with Lieut. Johnson in New York City, as he has a brother who is a captain in the 367th Infantry, the regiment we are now joining. Well, my dear mothers, I want you to know that I am not going to forget you all. How could I when you all have been nothing but goodness and kindness itself? And I have much to be proud of in remembering that I left those that were indeed mothers, the part you represented and did fulfill so nobly, graciously and cheerfully. In days to come I hope to make you all understand how much your kindness meant to me. Be real good mothers and and if you must adopt some one, I hope it will be some one that was more deserving of your love than the ones you chose in Sgt. Gruher and I. I must say good-bye, and promise to write again soon. Love for you three, let me ever remain your son, E. D. Love. Write me at once here, Camp Upton, New York. Lovingly and many kisses. MEBETING OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AT DENVER, COLO. The Eleventh Biennial Convention of the National Association of Colored Women will be held July 8-13, 1918, at Denver, Colorado. This association was organized in Washington, D. C., July, 1896, by the consolidation of the National League and National Federation of Colored Women. Was affiliated with the National Council of Women of the United States in 1900; was incorporated in 1904. One of the most important features of the convention will be the Frederick Douglass Memorial Night, July 10, at which time Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Douglass Memorial Committee, will read the roll of honor and the mortgage on this home, which through the indefatigable efforts of Mrs. Brown and others of this association to pay off, will be burned. Another interesting feature will be the War Activities Program Thursday afternoon, at which time it will be shown what the women of the National Association have done and are doing along the lines of "Women's Council of Defense," Red Cross work, Soldiers' relief and Recration, Y. M. C. A. activities, and Food Conservation. Help the National Association of Colored Women do their bit. If you can't afford to attend the National Convention, you can't afford to stay off its membership roll. Their aim is 1,000,000 members by 1920. PROGRAM, WESTERN BAPIST CONVENTION in session with Calvary Baptist Church, Monmouth, Ill., Rev. C. Lindell, pastor, Monday, July 15th, to Friday, July 19th, 1918: OFFICERS. Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D., President, Topcka, Kans. Rev. S. Bates, Vice-President, Des Moines, Iowa. Rev. E. A. Wilson, D. D., Secretary, Muskegue, Okla. Rev. J. Goins, D. D., Cor Sec., Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Geo. MacNeale, D. D., Treas, Kansas City, Kans. Rev. C. G. Fishback, D. D., See of Foreign Missions, Cleveland, Ohio. Rev. D. A. Holmes, D. D., Auditor, Kansas City, Kans. Kansas City, Kansas Rev. T. J. Carr, D. D., Statistician, St. Paul, Minn. Prof. C. W. Rodgers, Field Secretary, Des Moines, Iowa Officers Women's Auxiliary, The Woman's Missionary and Educational Convention: Mrs. C. E. Hicks, President, Chicago Ill. OFFICERS. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1918. have MONDAY EVENING. Ill. way Joint. Opening Session Paper. Mrs. Selma C. Brown. 7:30—Praise service conducted by the two Corresponding Secretaries: Rev. J. Goins, D. D., Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Ida B. Frazier, Wichita, Kans. 8:00—Addresses of welcome— On behalf of City, Hon. John H. Hanley, Mayor. On behalf of A. M. E. Churches, Rev. James L. Wharton, Monmouth. On behalf of St. James A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Emma Peoples, Monmouth. On behalf of Mite Society, Mrs. D. Lash Mason, Monmouth. On behalf of Baptist Women of the State, Mrs. E. Dean, Champlain, Ill. On behalf of the District, Mrs. Rebecca Murrell, Springfield, Ill. On behalf of Calvary Baptist Church, Miss Marie Webb. On behalf of Mission Circle, Mrs. Flo. Hall. Response on behalf of Women's Convention, Miss Nellio Ellis, Topeka, Kan. Response for Convention, Rev. Wilkerson, Omaha, Neb. Collection. Enrollment. Adjournment. TUESDAY MORNING. Women's Missionary and Educational Convention. 8:00—Conference of Officers, Vice-Presidents, and Board members. 9:00—Devotional exercises, Mrs. S. Bates, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. H. Lewis, Chicago, Ill. 9:30—Bible Study, Mrs. J. C. Mapp, Chicago, Ill. 11:30—Introductory Sermon, Rev. F. B. Woodard, Buxton, Iowa. General Business. Adjournment. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Western Baptist Convention. 1:30-Devotional Services conducted by Rev. J. T. Elias, Pittsburgh, Kans. and Rev. F. C. Bolling, Burton, Iowa. 2:00-Annual address of the President, Rev. T. L. Grith, D. D., Topeka, Kans. Report of Cor. Sec. and Treas., Rev. J. Goins, D. D., Kansas City, Mo., Rev. G. MacNeale, D. D. Kansas City, Kans. 3:45-Address, Dr. T J. Carr, St. Paul, Minn. 4:15—Sermon, Rev. E. L. Scruggs, D. D., Jacksonville, Ill. Appointment of Committees. Adjournment. TUESDAY EVENING. Women's Missionary and Educational Convention. 7:30—Song Service, Mrs. W. A. Brown, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Miss Nellie M. Ray, Lexington, Mo. 8:00—Annual Address of President, Mrs. C. E. Hicks, Chicago, Ill. Music, Ladies' Quartette, Galesburg, Ill. 8:30—Sermon, Rev. D. A. Holmes, D. D., Kansas City, Kans. Offering. Adjournment. WEDNESDAY MORNING. 9:00—Devotional Services, Mrs. F. D. Michael, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. E. Hawkins, Chicago, Ill. 9:30—Report of Executive Board and Treasurer: Mrs. Ida B. Frazier, Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. S. Bates, Des Moines, Iowa. Report of Field Secretary, Mrs. W. A. Brown, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 10:30—Young People's Hour, conducted by Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Quincy, Ill. 11:00—Conventional Singing. Address, Miss Jeanie Sumtunzie, Middledrift, South Africa. Offering. Adjournment. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. Western Baptist Convention. 1:30—Devotional Service. Inspirational Address, Rev. I. A. Thomas, A. M., Evanston, Ill. 2:00—General Business. 2:30—Address, Rev. J. H. Van Leu, Wichita, Kans. 3:15—Address, "The Negro and the World War," Rev. B. N. Murrell, St. Paul, Minn. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. G. W. Robinson, D. D. Des Moines, Iowa. Announcements. Adjournment. WEDNESDAY EVENING. Women's Missionary and Educational Convention. 7:03—Song Service, Mrs. S. B. House, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. M. E.-Jeffries, Des Moines, Iowa. 8:00—Paper, "Christian Education Through Service," Miss Mattie Bradshaw, Topeka, Kans. Solo, Mrs. W. A. Brown. Educational Sermon, Rev. S. E. J. Watson, D. D., Topeka, Kans. Offering. Adjournment. THURSDAY MORNING. 9:00—Devotional Services, Mrs. C. C. Cullers, Evanston, Ill.; Mrs. G. W. Stanton, Des Moines, Iowa. 9:30—Bible Study. 10:30—Woman's Hour— Paper, Miss Nannie Walker, Lexington, Mo. Solo, Mrs. B. P. Robinson, Chicago, III. Paper, Mrs. Selma C. Brown, Des Moines, Iowa. Paper, "Patriotism and Christian Womanhood," Mrs. S. B. Butler, Wichita, Kans. Paper, Delegate Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill. 11:30—Sermon, Rev. S. J. Williams, D. D. Joliet, Ill. Offering. Adjournment. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Western Baptist Convention. 1:30—Devotional Service: Inspirational Address, Rev. M. J. Burton, Topeka, Kans. 2:00—General Business. 2:30—Address, "Western College," Prof. I. E. Macon, Mo. 3:15—Address, "Soldiers of the Civil War and of the World War," Rev. J. F. Thomas, D. D., Chicago, Ill. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. S. A. Moseley, D. D., St. Louis, Mo. Announcements. Adjournment. THURSDAY EVENING. 1:30—Devotional Service: Inspirational Address, Rev. S. Bates, Des Moines, Iowa. 8:00—Sermon, Rev. L. K. Williams, D. D., Chicago, Ill. Foreign Mission Address, Rev. C. G. Fishback, D. D., Cleveland, Ohio. Foreign Mission Rally, Adjournment. FRIDAY MORNING. Women's Missionary and Educational Convention. 9:00—Devotional exercises, Mrs. M. V. Robinson, Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. R. A. Broyles, Hannibal, Mo. 9:30—Memorial Service in honor of the late ex-president, Mrs. F. B. Grant-Myers, conducted by Mrs. F. B. Watson, Kansas City, Kans. 10:00—Reports of Committees. Banner Contest. 11:00—Financial Rally. Announcements. Adjournment. FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Western Baptist Convention. 1:30—Devotional services: Inspirational Address, Rev. F. K. Nicholson, Davenport, Iowa. 2:00—General Business. 2:30—Address, "Responsibility of Colored Baptists to the Boys in the Army Cantonments," Prof. W. R. Carter, Topeka, Kans. 7:30—Devotional Service: Inspirational Address, Rev. G. MacNeale, D. D., Kansas City, Kansas. 8:00—Address, Rev. Parker, St. Louis, Mo. 8:30—Closing Sermon, Dr. W. F. Botts, Omaha, Neb. Closing of the Convention. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. Again during (a part at least) of 1918 ye editor will chronicle his observations as he sees things upon his travels, which perchance will not be very long. Whenever we start out upon a collecting trip there are so many things of vital interest to my race that have not been made public that I feel that it is my duty to tell the public. Then again there are so many changes within a year in each town that those things are of interest to all the readers. Therefore we left Des Moines, the metropolis of Iowa, the temporary home of more than 40,000 young men draftees, both colored and white, from Iowa and other states, which has caused us to be proud of Des Moines. The first stop was three hours at Ames, Iowa, where is located the Iowa State College, the largest and finest agricultural college in the world, with the possible exception of Tuskegee Institute. There were several colored students attending here this school year. The colored families of Ames, though few in number, are all doing well and all owning or buying their homes. Mr. G. W. Madison, formerly of Texas, a graduate of Ames College, went into the plumbing business for himself after finishing the course about two years ago in this northern white city, and today he has one of the finest plumbing shops and one of the largest business of any other shop in town. He is a credit to any race. He is the only colored plumbing man in business in Iowa. Thorough in his trade, liked by the business men of the town. He recently married a young lady from the south and owns a beautiful modern home. Mr. M. D. Lowrfle, a tailor, formerly from St. Joseph, Mo., has located here and runs a tailoring shop and pantorium out in the college, doing a good business. He too has bought a nice modern home, where he and wife are enjoying life. Our good friend, Al Gaiter, who was the first colored family to move here about ten years ago, owns a nice home. We enjoyed dinner at this home. He has enlarged it to eight rooms. His brother George took inspiration from Al and he and his family moved up here about two years ago and has bought him a home, doing nicely. We next rolled into Marshalltown, the county seat of Marshall county. Here we have the Soldiers' Home, located on a beautiful sight just one mile northwest of the city. Both races enjoy this great and sacred home that Sell Your Flour and Buy a Liberty Bond, or Help the Red Cross Food Administrator Deems has announced that the government will buy all of the excess flour in the hands of the people of Iowa and ship it to our soldiers in the trenches and our allies. During the next three months the state will require 22,000 barrels of flour. All above that must be collected and sent to Europe. Attention is called to the law which provides that hoarders may be punished by a $5,000 fine or two years in jail or both. Consumers will return their excess flour to the dealers from whom they bought at a price to be agreed upon between them. D. G. Thompson, chief of the flour division of the Deems organization, will survey the state and locate the stocks of flour. He also will discover those who have orders booked for flour. He will supply the latter from the former stocks when possible, and this will release the bookings to be shipped at once and directly to our soldiers in the trenches and to our allies, this state being given full credit therefor. If there is an excess still on hand it will be reshipped for export. The proposition will be financed in Iowa. It is estimated that at least 500,000 sacks or quarter barrels will be sent in this way out of Iowa to the soldiers. Only original, unbroken packages can be used. None under 24 pounds in size can be accepted. Administrator Deems, Governor Harding, the Council of Defense, the Women's Committee, and all other patriotic organizations, have united in this appeal to Iowa people. Deema Makes Appeal. Administrator Deems, in his appeal to the people, says: "To meet a desperate food situation among our allies and which affects our own soldiers over there the nation calls upon Iowa people to sell to it every surplus sack of flour held by them. "Starvation imperils our allies abroad. To save them we are asked to release the flour we have stored. "We can eat corn and potatoes and other substitutes for wheat flour until the next harvest, but we cannot ship them. If we could they could not be used because baking is not done in homes in Europe but in bakeries. Durable loaves are essential in the trenches and in the homes and wheat, alone, can be used to make the durable bread. "Nearly, 45,000 Iowa boys are fighting over there. They are giving their very lives. We are asked only to sell our flour to back them up. Iowa's loyalty has been tested before and not in vain. I have told Mr. Hoover that Iowa is no slacker, and that she will respond to this test and this call instantly and to the very limit. "To that end the loyal co-operation of every civic organization in the state is solicited. Commercial clubs, fraternal societies, the churches, the councils of defense, women's clubs—all can, if they will, contribute to the success of the campaign and are urged to enlist at once in this vitally important drive in the food-saving program. "Sell your flour and buy a Liberty Bond or help the Red Cross is a slogan to which every loyal Iowa will subscribe." is dear to the boys of the sixties. The colored population is increasing very rapidly. Several hundred laborers have come from the Southland within the past year and they are being employed in factories, railroad machine shops and the other factories. Many have brought their families. There are two churches, a Methodist and Baptist. Each of the present pastor's name is Rev. Smith, so you can't go wrong by saving Rev. Smith. Both churches are doing well now. There are two secret societies here, the Masons and Knights of Tabor, each prospering. Mr. M. J. Jackson, a pioneer citizen here, recently died and he is greatly missed in this community. Mr. Edward Roberson, the magnetic doctor, who has a nice Turkish bath parlor, the only one in the town, has a large trade. His able wife assists him. They dined yea editor at 6 o'clock dinner. He is the Chief Grand Mentor for the International Order of Twelve. I. L. Brown, Geo. L. Suitor, Galloway Johnson, Cal Wheeler and H. Flippins are the pioneer lodge men of this city owning their own homes. Mr. Surur is still working at the City Water Co. His only two boys have both gone to war in different branches of the service. Mr. C. P. and C. C. Gilmore are working at the same place. They own nice homes. The Wolder brothers, H. L. and A. C., are also working at a drug store and a dry goods store. Mr. N. A. Ragland is building a nice new house on his lot and will soon move into it at 301 N. 10th Ave. (To be continued.) Chamberlain's Tables. These tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles, billiousness and constipation. If you have any troubles of this sort, give them a trial and realize for yourself what a first class medicine will do for you. They only cost a The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents our and Party Bond, or the Red Cross It is announced that the government the hands of the people of Iowa andaches and our allies. The state will require 22,000 barrels collected and sent to Europe. Atch provides that hoarders may be years in jail or both. Excess flour to the dealers from the agreed upon between them. Flour division of the Deems organiocate the stocks of flour. He also books for flour. He will supply when possible, and this will release and directly to our soldiers in the state being given full credit therefor. And it will be reshipped for export. Iowa. 10,000 sacks or quarter barrels will be the soldiers. ages can be used. None under 24 Or Harding, the Council of Defense, other patriotic organizations, have Hoover Makes Appal. Administrator Deems is in receipt of the following telegram from Herbert Hoover: "Only such flour will be purchased as is voluntarily tendered. We do not wish to requisition, for the present. "We have need in this crucial period, from now until harvest, of every grain of wheat that we can ship to the allies. "We are sending as much corn and other cereals as the allies can use in their bread. Their people do not know how to bake at home but rely on bakers for their bread. The bread of all of the allies is war bread made of gray wheat flour with which is mixed one third flour of other cereals, chlédy corn. More than this mixture is impossible to make and still preserve the keeping and palatable qualities of the bread. "The civilian population of the silies are carrying a tremendous load of labor and suffering and we must not add to their burden by denying them their needs. Rather we must gladly assume what share of this burden we can carry by modifying our dietary habits to the extent necessary to meet our obligations. "We ask for no modification that will be in the slightest degree injurious to health. All our expert advisers, including an imposing list of the foremost physiologists of the country, assure us that giving up the use of wheat need in no wise lessen the nutritional value of our diet. We are able by our habits and by abundance of local supply to use other cereals, as quick bread, breakfast foods, etc, and thus leave heat until the next harvest for our wheat until the next harvest for our allies not accustomed or knowing how to use cereals in this way." Mrs. E. J. 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Yesterday, we Americans eclebrated the birthday of our United States, July 4, 1276, Three hundred years after this ‘eountry was discovered Americans gave to the world the Declaration of Inde pendence. ‘Today we Americans are re minded of the truths of the Declaration of Indepeidence and we consider why ‘our countfy and its laws were estab- lished. ‘Tho Declaration of Independ- énce is as dear to the hearts of all true ‘Americans aathe Sermon on the Mount is to all Christians. One hundred and fifty years ago the people of America were governed by a King who treated the Americans as though they had no rights which he.was bound to respoct. After years of un- just treatment these. Americans united for the purpose of being independent and free asa nation. On July 4, 1776, ‘Amorica gave to the world the Declara- tion of Independence. We hold. these truths to be self- evident, that all men are ereated equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalichable rights (that is, rights which’ men. themselves cannot give away or take); that among these ‘are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriying their just powers from the con- ‘nent.of the governed.”” “he Declaration of Independence gave notice to the world that the Uni- fod. States, consisting of the thirteen states, took its ‘place among the na- ‘ions “of the carth as an independent people oF nation, The “Declaration of ndependence states that life, liberty, and the parsuit fof liappiness belong. to each human ing, aud’ that only the Creator can these rights away. ‘When the Golden Role is written in the souls of men, then and not until then will ow government attain these ideals, ‘The supreme Jaw of. our Innd, th Constitution of the United States, be gins with these words: ‘We, the people of the United States inorder to form a moro perfect union establish justice, insure domestic tran quility, provide for the common defense promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and ‘our posterity, do ordain and establisl this Constitution for the United States of America:’? ‘Thus a democracy was established—s government where laws are made by ‘the people themselves. The citizens of this’ country have tried and are still trying to perfect their laws #0 a8 to give to each citizen full life, liberty and freedom, Go to your history and read how man in the dim ages of the past ercated the first democracy—a government in which the people made their own laws. You will read of the trials and tribula- tions which races of people as well as nations have suffered as they tried first this and then that form of government. All the time they were trying to make a better democracy, Some suceceded; some failed, Many times it looked as though their efforts were useless and they would, never gain that. freedom they now possess. Ay you read, ‘you will be surprised that man was not dis- couraged in his efforts to have a gov- ernment in which all men should be free and have justice. The spirit of freedom which is in the souls of men cannot be Killed, for it goes marching on and on more determined than ever in spite of all opposition, discourage- mont and failure. ‘This idea of freedom, which was God-given to man, was not appreeinted until His Son came to set up His Kingdom in the hearts of’ men. Man has been trying ever since to have the kingdom come on carth, as it is in his soul. From one country to another, from the east to the wast, the idea of free- dom marched until it reached the shores of America; and today, after thousands of years of suffering and sacrifice, men has set up in these United States a government of the people, by the peo- ple, and for the people. NEGROES PROVE THEIR FIGHT. ING QUALITIES, REPULSING HUM RAID. By’ Frank J. Taylor, United Press Staff Correspondent. With the American Army in France July 1.—Ameriean Negro troops proved their value as fighters in the line east of Verdun on June 12, it is now permis sible to state. ‘The Germans attempted a raid in that sector, but were com: pletely repulsed by the Negrocs. Tho Boches began a terrifie bom bardment at one minute after midnight, throwing over between 3,000 and 4,00 shells from guns ranging in size fron 67 to 340 millimeters. The bombard ment was concentrated on small area Many of the shells mgde holes from 1¢ to 15 feet across, Enemy Losses Heavy. In the midst of this inferno the Ne groes coolly stuck to their posts, oper ating machine guns and automatic ri fles, and keeping up auch a steady bar rage that the German infantry failed te penetrate the American lines. ‘The Americans miraculously sus tained only one wounded. “Dixie nek was a-workin’ with us,” explained one. {We all got knocked down lots of times, but every man got right up." During the attack a crew of a ma chine gun was bowled over by a big shell, which made a 15-foot hole neat them, ‘They all got up, remounted the gun and continued shooting until it jammed. Then, despite the terrible bombardment, they fixed it and again turned it onthe Germans. ‘This inci dent was repeated twice. Lauded by Oficers. Both French and American officers reported that the Negroes performed like veterans. 'Thoy obeyed orders promptly, took risky duties voluntarily and compared well with the best troops ‘on the west front. NEGROES ARE MAKING GOOD. At is conceded that there has been far less disposition to escape military serv- ice on the part of the Negroes of the country than among the whites. And this despite the fact that the Negroes have less reason to fight for our government than the whites. Already thousands of colored troops are in France and on the fighting line. ‘They are making good over there. Al- ready two colored troopers have been decorated with the French medal of honor on account of distinguished brav- ery, Two colored troopers, _ both wounded, stood off a German raiding foree and enabled their own comrades to get to safety, There were 20 Ger- mans against two wounded colered troopers, but the odds didn’t daunt the black men, It is a Negro rivoter who has been awarded the special prize offered for the workman who would make the best record driving rivets in building thc new ships. Among all the thousands of workmen this colored laborer took th« prize for the greatest efficieney. In the face of the record they ar¢ making are the doors of opportunity ti remain closed to the colored men of thi country? If so, then we lack a sense 0: justice and a sense of gratitude. ‘What are white’ men afraid of tha they should refuse to give black men ) fair deal? Is it possible that they believe tha if the black man was afforded a fai chance he would outstrip his white fe’ ‘ow workers? If not why deprive th solored’ youth of the opportunities t ‘earn trades and become skilled work men? Whiy deprive citizens of th’ countey/of their constitutional right simply fecanse of colort ‘The matest sacrifice any man cai make for }is country is his life, and the THE BYSTANDER ———$$————— greatest service he can offer to make is = to risk his life. The government has demanded that the colored men make W this sacrifice and ft is being made will- ingly. Can the government then re- fuse to protect these men in their con- stitutional rights? If so the govern-|}] Bee ment is not a just goyernment.—Edi- to torial from the Farmer ’s Mail and Meal, Topeka, Kans, LYNCHING ON INCREASE. Mecrota Tuskegee Institute, Ala., July 1, 1918, The Eiitor, Dear Sir; I send you the fdllowing relative to lynchings for the first six months of this year. According to the reeords kept by the Division of Ree: fords and Research of the Tuskegee In- stitute, there have been in this period 85 lynchings. ‘This is 21 more than the number, 14, for the first six months of 1917, and 10 more than tho number, 25 for the first six months of 1916, Of those lynched, 34 were Negroes and 1 was white, '8 of those put to death, all Negroes, were charged with the crime of rape, Of those put to death 3 were women, ‘The states in which the lyehings oc- curred, and the number for each state are as follows: Alabama, 1; Arkansas 1; Florida 1; Georgia, 8; Iinois, 1; Louisiana, 8; Mississippi, 2; North Carolina, 1; South Carolina, 1; ‘Tennessee, 4; Texas, 7. Yours very truly, Robert R. Moton, , Principal. eakan acueeay Merten Here is a letter that is certain to prove of interest to people in this vi- cinity, as cases of this sort oceur in al- most every neighborhood, and people should know what to do in like eireum- stances: ‘Savannah, Mo., Oct. 12, 1916. “1 used a bottle of Chamberlain's Colie and Diarrhoca Remedy about nine years ago and it cured of flux (dysen- tery). I had another attack of the same complaint three or four years ago and a few doses of this remedy cured me. I have recommended Cham- berlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to dozens of people since I first used ite? PATRIOTIC INVESTMENTS. Law and order underlle all invest- ments. If life and person are inse- cure everything else is in danger. ‘That is the reason why the French poet wrote the lines. “There 1s only one future—that of our country 1 There is only one foresight—our . country! ‘There is only one economy—our country 1" + No matter how many farm mort- gages you may have; no matter how many skyscrapers you may own; no matter how many flat buildings you may have for rent, or how many fac- torles you may be operating—every in- vestment you have rests on the sov- erelgaty of the United States of Amer- tea, ‘The slightest danger that con- fronts the United States acts as a de- Preciation of every plece of property you own. Your farm is valuable to you because the United States of ‘America has enacted laws which In- sure your right to the fee and title of your land. Anything that weak- ens the authority of the United States weakens your hold on your farm. Any- thing that cheapens the United States of America in the eyes of nations cheapens all the investments you have. Anything that tends to bring the nation into subjection to foreign Powers, tends to bring your invest- ments to a position of danger. Every: shrewd investor—every wise Property owner—every sane working- ‘man—knows that the safety of all ‘Persons and of all property in tho ‘United States rests on the safety of the United States as a sovereign pow: er. If the United States 1s lost, ev- ‘ery dollar of our Invested capital is depreciated or entirely wiped out. We are engaged at the present time in a desperate war, The issue {s our ‘ight to remain “free and independ- ent.” If the military tyrant of Eu- ‘rope beats us we must be his vassals and his slaves, To whip him and re- tain our liberty and to insure our in- dependence, we must win a complete victory over Germany. If we fail our mortgages end flats are worthless, The moral is: Invest In Liberty Bonds and Win the War! Farmer's Patriotiem and Profit. Don’t waste your time speculating on peace. Speculate on war and in- vest your money in Liberty bonds. The farmer has come splendidly to the front with his muscles and knowledge of agriculture and has provided the allies with food. He has been paid handsomely for his crops. Ig, he reinvests those dollars in Lib- erty bonds he will be making a profit- able deal and at the same time pro- viding his government with the funds to pay him higher prices for his grain and his corn and oats now in the ground. Food will win this war, but {t won't win it if it must Me. in the field and rot for want of funds to purchase it and move it to Europe where our young men are fighting the kaiser. Invest in Liberty bonds and help move it. Worrying Always Weakens. Worrying is always weakness, it is always danger. In a sense, though often excusable and sometimes un- avoidable, it is cowardice; and cow- ards, as Shnkespeare tells. us, “die @any times before their death.” We may regurd worry: as the price paid by humanity for advance In education and in-refinement of feeling; but ff I> snohicher “price. than aced be pold.—— Atanas trated aioe ce I es Mecr*ifnfon League Club of Chicago. “We are fighting Germany for the right to live our own lives as we see fit, We are fighting for our laws, our idesls, our homes, our institutions, “But, how,” one may ask, “were all these things threatened by Germany before the war started? It ts easy to see how they may be threatened now, for if we are defeated we are lost, but Before the war-started did Germany menace those things we hold most sa- ered?” . Let the Germans themselves answer. After you have read the evidence out of thelr own mouths, you may decide ‘whether or not Germany planned to up- set our institutions, our Ideals, our very mode of life, In 1901 the National German-Amert- ‘can alliance was formed in the United States. In 1907 {t was incorporated by act of congress, Its charter is now being attacked in that same body. ‘One of the objects of the alliance, as offically announced, was “to check na- tivistic encroachments.” In other words, to keep the Germans from be- coming Americans. Another object was “to awaken and strengthen the sense of unity among the people of German origin in America.” “This alliance,” its preliminary statement of alms concludes, “Is pledged to bring its entire organiza tlon to the support of any state fed- eration which is engaged in the strog- gle for any of these objects.” Tt was pledged, in other words, to have {ts members vote, not as individ- ‘uals, but as German controlled units, for or against anthing of which they did not approve. ‘The desire for resisting “nativistie encroachments,” was particularly ab- horrent to American tdeals, because the effort In this country has always been to keep politics free from racial or religious influences. Yet here was body, proclaiming itself German in origin and thought, seeking to perpetu- ate this German feeling in the midst of America, From its, very start the alllance sought to foment discord with England. It always spoke of the American press as “the Anglo-American” press, and {t carried out a long and well-directed campaign for the introduction of the German language into the schools and its use in clvil life. “The National Alliance,” according to an issue of its official Bulletin be fore this nation entered the war, “I waging war against Anglo-Sexonism against the fanatical enemles of per ‘sonal liberty and political freedom, 1 {s combating narrow-minded, benight ed know-nothingism, the influence ot the British, and the enslaving Puritan Ism, which had its birth in England.’ “The race war which we will be compelled to go through with on Amer fean soit will be our world war,” sal¢ the New York Staats Zeltung tn fight Ing a proposal to amend the New York constitution to make ability to speal and write the English language requisite for suffrage. Ludwig Fulda wrote a book, “Amer fean Impressions.” They were {m presions of a German who had stud fed this nation with a view to seeing ft ultimately Germanized. “German tzation Is synonymous with causing tc speak German,” he sald, “and speak ing German means to remain German.” ‘Wherever there were signs of dis content, of a movement which might tend to disrupt this country, or an} other which Germany might find as s commercial rival, the German-Amer! can alliance was sure to be on the fod. It gave support to the Irish ‘American societies, because these soc! ties, before the war, were working fo the separation of Ireland from Eng land, a matter in which Germany, al that’ time, could have no legitimat interest. | But Germany, even then, ‘was preparing for war, and was doing every possible thing ‘to weaken It coming enemies. A disorganized America, one filled with German re servists, would be In no position tc ‘aide with her enemies, Germany fig ured, On this subject the much-quote¢ Bernhard! wrote: “Measures must be taken at Teast to the extent of providing that the German clement is not split up in the world, but remains united In compact blocks, and thus forms, even in for. eign countries, political centers of ‘gravity in our favor. The isolated ‘groups of Germans abroad greatly ben: "efit our trade, since by preference thes obtain goods from Germany; but thes may also be useful to us politically, as ‘we discover In' America, ‘The German Americans have formed a polltical al Nance with the Irish; and, thus united, constitute a power in the state ‘with which the American government must reckon.” ‘With the outbreak of the war In Ew- Why We Fight Noe rte Scene tient SS ™. Madam M. 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Do not send in names of persons at parties event. Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon classes, all societies, all religious de the event. Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all personal whims or ideas. EDITORIALS WHY WE CELEBRATE JULY 4. Yesterday, we Americans celebrated the birthday of our United States, July 4, 1776. Three hundred years after this country was discovered Americans gave to the world the Declaration of Independence. Today we Americans are reminded of the truths of the Declaration of Independence and we consider why our country and its laws were established. The Declaration of Independence is as dear to the hearts of all true Americans as the Sermon on the Mount is to all Christians. One hundred and fifty years ago the people of America were governed by a king who treated the Americans as though they had no rights which he was bound to respect. After years of unjust treatment these Americans united for the purpose of being independent and free as a nation. On July 4, 1776, America gave to the world the Declaration of Independence. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights (that is, rights which men themselves cannot give away or take); that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." The Declaration of Independence gave notice to the world that the United States, consisting of the thirteen states, took its place among the nations of the earth as an independent people or nation. The Declaration of Independence states that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness belong to each human being, and that only the Creator can take these rights away. When the Golden Rule is written in the souls of men, then and not until then will our government attain these ideals. The supreme law of our land, the Constitution of the United States, begins with these words: "We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." Thus a democracy was established—a government where laws are made by the people themselves. The citizens of this country have tried and are still trying to perfect their laws so as to give to each citizen full life, liberty and freedom. Go to your history and read how man in the dim ages of the past created the first democracy—a government in which the people made their own laws. You will read of the trials and tribulations which races of people as well as nations have suffered as they tried first this and then that form of government. All the time they were trying to make a better democracy. Some succeeded; some failed. Many times it looked as though their efforts were useless and they would never gain that freedom they now possess. As you read, you will be surprised that man was not discouraged in his efforts to have a government in which all men should be free and have justice. The spirit of freedom which is in the souls of men cannot be killed, for it goes marching on and on more determined than ever in spite of all opposition, discouragement and failure. This idea of freedom, which was God-given to man, was not appreciated until His Son came to set up His Kingdom in the hearts of men. Man has been trying ever since to have the kingdom come on earth, as it is in his soul. From one country to another, from the east to the west, the idea of freedom marched until it reached the shores of America; and today, after thousands of years of suffering and sacrifice, men has set up in these United States a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. NEGROES PROVE THEIR FIGHTING QUALITIES, REPULSING HUN RAID. By Frank J. Taylor, United Press Staff Correspondent. With the American Army in France, July 1—American Negro troops proved their value as fighters in the line east of Verdun on June 12, it is now permissible to state. The Germans attempted a raid in that sector, but were completely repulsed by the Negroes. The Boaches began a terrific bombardment at one minute after midnight, throwing over between 3,000 and 4,000 shells from guns ranging in size from 67 to 340 millimeters. The bombardment was concentrated on small areas. Many of the shells made holes from 10 to 15 feet across. Enemy Losses Heavy. In the midst of this inferno the Negroes coolly stuck to their posts, operating machine guns and automatic rifles, and keeping up such a steady barrage that the German infantry failed to penetrate the American lines. The Americans miraculously sustained only one wounded. "Dixie luck was a-workin' with us," explained one. "We all got knocked down lots of times, but every man got right up." During the attack a crew of a machine gun was bowled over by a big shell, which made a 15-foot hole near them. They all got up, remounted the gun and continued shooting until it jammed. Then, despite the terrible bombardment, they fixed it and again turned it on the Germans. This incident was repeated twice. Lauded by Officers. Both French and American officers reported that the Negroes performed like veterans. They obeyed orders promptly, took risky duties voluntarily and compared well with the best troops on the west front. NEGROES ARE MAKING GOOD. It is conceded that there has been far less disposition to escape military service on the part of the Negroes of the country than among the whites. And this despite the fact that the Negroes have less reason to fight for our government than the whites. Already thousands of colored troops are in France and on the fighting line. They are making good over there. Already two colored troopers have been decorated with the French medal of honor on account of distinguished bravery. Two colored troopers, both wounded, stood off a German raiding force and enabled their own comrades to get to safety. There were 20 Germans against two wounded colored troopers, but the odds didn't daunt the black men. It is a Negro riveter who has been awarded the special prize offered for the workman who would make the best record driving rivets in building the new ships. Among all the thousands of workmen this colored laborer took the prize for the greatest efficiency. In the face of the record they are making are the doors of opportunity to remain closed to the colored men of this country? If so, then we lack a sense of justice and a sense of gratitude. What are white men afraid of that they should refuse to give black men fair deal? Is it possible that they believe that if the black man was afforded a fair chance he would outstrip his white fe'ow workers? If not why deprive the colored youth of the opportunities t'carn trades and become skilled workmen? Why deprive citizens of the country of their constitutional right simply because of color? The greatest sacrifice any man can make for his country is his life, and the greatest service he can offer to make is to risk his life. The government has demanded that the colored men make this sacrifice and it is being made willingly. Can the government then refuse to protect these men in their constitutional rights? If so the government is not a just government.—Editorial from the Farmer's Mail and Meal, Topeka, Kans. LYNCHING ON INCREASE. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., July 1, 1918. The Editor. Dear Sir: I send you the following relative to lynchings for the first six months of this year. According to the records kept by the Division of Records and Research of the Tuskegee Institute, there have been in this period 35 lynchings. This is 21 more than the number, 14, for the first six months of 1917, and 10 more than the number, 25, for the first six months of 1916. Of those lynchings, 34 were Negroes and 1 was white. 8 of those put to death, all Negroes, were charged with the crime of rape. Of those put to death 3 were women. The states in which the lynchings occurred, and the number for each state are as follows: Alabama, 1; Arkansas 1; Florida 1; Georgia, 8; Illinois, 1; Louisiana, 8; Mississippi, 2; North Carolina, 1; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 4; Texas, 7. Yours very truly, Robert R. Moton, Principal. Mrs. Burns' Letter. Here is a letter that is certain to prove of interest to people in this vicinity, as cases of this sort occur in almost every neighborhood, and people should know what to do in like circumstances: Savannah, Mo., Oct. 12, 1916. "I used a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine years ago and it cured of flux (dysentery). I had another attack of the same complaint three or four years ago and a few doses of this remedy cured me. I have recommended Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to dozens of people since I first used it." PATRIOTIC INVESTMENTS. Law and order underlie all inventments. If life and person are insecure everything else is in danger. That is the reason why the French poet wrote the lines. "There is only one future—that of our country! There is only one foresight—our country! There is only one economy—our country!" No matter how many farm mortgages you may have; no matter how many skyscrapers you may own; no matter how many flat buildings you may have for rent, or how many factories you may be operating—every investment you have rests on the sovereignty of the United States of America. The slightest danger that confronts the United States acts as a depreciation of every piece of property you own. Your farm is valuable to you because the United States of America has enacted laws which insure your right to the fee and title of your land. Anything that weakens the authority of the United States weakens your hold on your farm. Anything that cheapens the United States of America in the eyes of nations cheapens all the investments you have. Anything that tends to bring the nation into subjection to foreign powers, tends to bring your investments to a position of danger. Every shrewd investor—every wise property owner—every sane workingman—knows that the safety of all persons and of all property in the United States rests on the safety of the United States as a sovereign power. If the United States is lost, every dollar of our invested capital is depreciated or entirely wiped out. We are engaged at the present time in a desperate war. The issue is our right to remain "free and independent." If the military tyrant of Europe beats us we must be his vassals and his slaves. To whip him and retain our liberty and to insure our independence, we must win a complete victory over Germany. If we fail our mortgages and flats are worthless, The moral is: Invest in Liberty Bonds and Win the War! Farmer's Patriotism and Profit Don't waste your time speculating on peace. Speculate on war and invest your money in Liberty bonds. The farmer has come splendidly to the front with his muscles and knowledge of agriculture and has provided the allies with food. He has been paid handsomely for his crops. If he reinvests those dollars in Liberty bonds he will be making a profitable deal and at the same time providing his government with the funds to pay him higher prices for his grain and his corn and oats now in the ground. Food will win this war, but it won't win it if it must lie in the field and rot for want of funds to purchase it and move it to Europe where our young men are fighting the kaiser. Invest in Liberty bonds and help move it. Worrying is always weakness, it is always danger. In a sense, though often excusable and sometimes unavoidable, it is cowardice; and cowards, as Shakespeare tells us, "dle many times before their death." We may regard worry as the price paid by humanity for advance in education and in refinement of feeling; but it is a higher price than need be paid. Exchange Because Germany for Years Sought to Undermine Our Government and Our Ideals By CLARENCE L. SPEED Secretary of the War Committee of the Union League Club of Chicago. We are fighting Germany for the right to live our own lives as we see fit. We are fighting for our laws, our ideals, our homes, our institutions. "But, how," one may ask, "were all these things threatened by Germany before the war started? It is easy to see how they may be threatened now, for if we are defeated we are lost, but before the war started did Germany menace those things we hold most sacred? Let the Germans themselves answer. After you have read the evidence out of their own mouths, you may decide whether or not Germany planned to upset our institutions, our ideals, our very mode of life. In 1901 the National German-American alliance was formed in the United States. In 1907 it was incorporated by act of congress. Its charter is now being attacked in that same body. One of the objects of the alliance, as officially announced, was "to check nativistic encroachments." In other words, to keep the Germans from becoming Americans. Another object was "to awaken and strengthen the sense of unity among the people of German origin in America." "This alliance," its preliminary statement of aims concludes, "is pledged to bring its entire organization to the support of any state federation which is engaged in the struggle for any of these objects." It was pledged, in other words, to have its members vote, not as individuals, but as German controlled units, for or against anthing of which they did not approve. The desire for resisting "nativistic encroachments," was particularly abhorrent to American ideals, because the effort in this country has always been to keep politics free from racial or religious influences. Yet here was a body, proclaiming itself German in origin and thought, seeking to perpetuate this German feeling in the midst of America. From its, very start the alliance sought to foment discord with England. It always spoke of the American press as "the Anglo-American" press, and it carried out a long and well-directed campaign for the introduction of the German language into the schools and its use in civil life. "The National Alliance," according to an issue of its official Bulletin before this nation entered the war, "is waging war against Angio-Saxonism, against the fanatical enemies of personal liberty and political freedom, it is combating narrow-minded, benighted know-nothingism, the influence of the British, and the enslaving Puritanism, which had its birth in England." "The race war which we will be compelled to go through with on American soil will be our world war," said the New York Stants Zeitung in fighting a proposal to amend the New York constitution to make ability to speak and write the English language a requisite for suffrage. Ludwig Fulda wrote a book, "American Impressions." They were impressions of a German who had studied this nation with a view to seeing it ultimately Germanized. "Germanization is synonymous with causing to speak German," he said, "and speaking German means to remain German." Wherever there were signs of discontent, of a movement which might tend to disrupt this country, or any other which Germany might find as a commercial rival, the German-American alliance was sure to be on the job. It gave support to the Irish-American societies, because these societies, before the war, were working for the separation of Ireland from England, a matter in which Germany, at that time, could have no legitimate interest. But Germany, even then, was preparing for war, and was doing every possible thing to weaken its coming enemies. A disorganized America, one filled with German reservists, would be in no position to side with her enemies, Germany figured. On this subject the much-quoted Bernhardl wrote: "Measures must be taken at least to the extent of providing that the German element is not split up in the world, but remains united in compact blocks, and thus forms, even in foreign countries, political centers of gravity in our favor. The isolated groups of Germans abroad greatly benefit our trade, since by preference they obtain goods from Germany; but they may also be useful to us politically, as we discover in America. The German-Americans have formed a political alliance with the Irish; and, thus, united, constitute a power in the state with which the American government must reckon." With the outbreak of the war in Europe the actions of the German-American alliance became bolder. The campaign for membership took on new vigor. Can we talk of peace with a Germany, that, even in times of peace, is trying to disorganize our country, foent strife, and destroy our unity, simply because a strong, united nation on the other side of the world is not German? Can we make peace with a country that fills our land with paid emissaries in an effort to make its language supplant our own? Can we talk of peace while a government that considers the world its prey dominates German? Madam M. Brook's Magic Hair Grower Madam M. Brook's Magic Hair Grower This magic hair grower, scalp preserver and dandruff remover is one of the very latest on the market and it has been a wonderful success. It is sanitary, helpful and does not destroy the hair nor injure the scalp. It can be used without straightening irons. Price per box, 50c, and glosing for straightening, 35. Agents wanted in every in the U.S. Write to Brooks Des Moines, Iowa 1623 Scarle Street. The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed. 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The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. We wish that every subscriber in the city would make a strong effort to pay the collector part if not all of their delinquent subscriptions as we need the money. When in our city stop at the Des Moines Hotel, 121 W. 4th St., for good rooms, first class meals. Everything new, clean and neat. Don't forget the place, 121 4th St., or phone Walnut 3618. Mrs. Jennie Couch of 1351 Fremont is visiting her sister in Kansas City. Mrs. Wade H. McCree, who has been ill, is better. The city board has called many of our boys to form the quota of Polk county to go to Camp Dodge July 16th. Miss Harriett Alexander has been appointed head of the Junior Red Cross work at Franklin play grounds. Mrs. Maude Knight of Perry, Iowa, was in the city this week attending to business. For neatly furnished rooms, strangers and soldiers' wives look me over. Mrs. S. Cooper, 1312 Center St. It is denitely known that the entire 366th Infantry, stationed at Camp Dodge, have all reached the other side safely. Mrs. I. N. Daniels of Evingston, Ill., delegate to the Mite Missionary Convention, was the guest of Mrs. R. N. Hyde last week. The members of the M. C. T. Club with their husbands and friends enjoyed a picnic out on the urbandale line Thursday, July 4th. Mrs. N. M. Brewer and family left Wednesday a. m. for Kansas City to spend a few weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs. Peter Bell received a telegram of the death of her daughter, Mrs. N. D. Valentine, in Los Angeles, formerly Miss Laura P. Bell. An obituary will be published later. Miss Mary Ellen McCree has returned from her vacation and will be pleased to consult with a limited number of people who wish to take piano lessons. Phone Wal. 1724. Mrs. Audra Alexander left last week for a visit with her relatives in Denver, Colo. While there she will represent the Mary Church Terrell Club at the National Association which convenes in that city, July 8th to 13th. Mr. Wm. Shackelford left Saturday evening for Nebraska City, Neb., called there by the death of his mother, Mrs. Millie Simmons. He will visit relatives and friends in Omaha before returning home. Mrs. P. King of Burlington, a delegate to the Missionary Society in our city, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh, on 16th St. She was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson Sunday. Mrs. Lowry and daughter, Mrs. Oliver, of St. Joseph, Mo., passed through our city Wednesday on route to Ames, Iowa, to visit with her son, Mr. Mose Lowry of that city. Mrs. J. L. Neal and Mrs. T. B. Stovall of Minneapolis, Minn., who were here last week attending the Mite Missionary Society of the Chicago district, spent a few days visiting our city. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Griffin. The Phyllis Wheatley Art Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Emma Todd. Election of officers. Mrs. Hattie Jackson re-elected President; Mrs. Todd, Secretary; Mrs. Lillian Burrel, Treasurer; Mrs. Mary Winslow, re-elected Chaplain. Installation of officers next Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Winslow, 1056 4th St. Those who will leave next week for Conneil Bluffs, Iowa, to attend Masonic Grand Lodge are B. J. Hack, B. J. W.; C. C. Johnson, G. Custodian; Past Grand Master E. T. Banks, John L. Thompson, S. Joe Brown, C. B. Woods, W. M., Jas. P. Mitchell, Jas. B. Rush, A. Wilson. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art Club will meet during the summer at Union Park. Mrs. Berdie Wells hostess Tuesday, July 16. These dutiful young women you know are doing a great work crocheting and knitting helmets, scarfs and sweaters for the Red Cross. At pres- 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. 2314 R. Hobson W. L. Berry LONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Drinks. J W. SM:TH, Prep. ent they are making burlap curtains for the Colored Y. M. C. A. on Park St. Keep the good work up. 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. Mesdames J. L. Neal and T. B. Stovall of Minneapolis and Mrs. P. King of Burlington enjoyed an auto sight seeing of our city Sunday afternoon to the Ft. Des Moines new base hospital, also our parks, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson. DES MOINES HOTEL GUESTS. W. S. Cormin, St. Joe; W. M. Mason Cormin, St. Joe; L. P. Kersko, Kansas City; Wm. Currey, Danville, Ill.; Tancy Lillie, Waterloo, Iowa; Chas. Hall, Cedar Rapids; W. A. Vance, Stewart, Iowa; M. Ousley, St. Louis, Mo.; J. Nelson, St. Louis; Clarence Newder, Kansas City. Miss Billie Rickmon is visiting Mrs. Crump. Little Bobby Hyde celebrated his second birthday Wednesday, July 3rd, by entertaining fourteen of his little friends. The children were entertained at the Franklin play grounds by Miss Adale Hyde, supervisor, with games and stories, after which Bobby escorted them back to his home, where delicious refreshments were served. The birthday cake, a gift of his grandmother, Mrs. R. N. Hyde, was decorated with two candles. He received many presents. The Mary Church Terrell Club Girls met with Miss Talitho Mash, at which time the following officers were elected for the next six months: Mrs. Nellie Esters, President; Mrs. Emerald Mash, Vice President; Mrs. Adah Hyde, Secretary; Miss Tabitha Mash, Treasurer; Mrs. Coleen Jones, Chaplain; Mrs. Johnie Shaw, Critic; Miss Margret Roberts, Journalist; Miss Marie I. Bell, Parliamentarian; Miss Gertrude Hyde, Reporter. Mrs. Lula McCree will install the officers at the next meeting, which will be-held at the home of Mrs. Anna Perkins on 14th St. Mrs. Minola Bell and daughter, Miss Dorcis, of Burlington, Iowa, were club guests and gave very interesting talks. Delicious refreshments were served. ROCK ISLAND NEWS Sunday, June 23, was St. John Day. Rev. Boyd preached a grand sermon. A large number from Monmouth, Galesburg and Kewanee was present. The Masons served a lovely dinner at 12 o'clock in the dinner room of the Mei Kinley Baptist Church. The Masonic order marched from their hall down to the church, led by the colored band boys, and it certainly was one grand sight. Louis Winsor has one of his schoolmates visiting him. Mr. Colbert may stay in the city until he is called into service. Mrs. Kipper is on the sick list at this writing. Mr. G. Pearson met with bad luck. He run a nail in his arm. Miss B. Edmunds attended the Davenport grammar school exercises. Mrs. S. Overton's baby, who has been very sick, is much improved at present. Miss Emily Harper called Saturday afternoon on B. Edmunds. C. White and sisters, E. Harper, B. Edmunds, L. Winsor and Colbert were visitors at the A. M. E. Sunday school Sunday. Sunday, June 30, was the last day for the George Jazz Band at the Watch Tower. Monday, July 1, a large number attended the first dance at the Tower this season. Mrs. Harper called on Mrs. M. Pearson Sunday afternoon and she made a few more calls. Louis Winsor is working in one of our white drug stores and we are very glad to have one of our color there and we hope he will carry himself so he can remain there until he is called for camp. Help for Those Who Have Stomach Trouble After doctoring for about twelve years for a bad stomach trouble, and spending nearly five hundred dollars for medicine and doctors' fees, I purchased my wife one box of Chamberlain's Tablets, which did her so much good that she continued to use them and they have done her more good than all of the medicine I bought before.—Samuel Boyer, Folsom, Iowa. Twenty-five Cents is the Price of Peace. The terrible itching and smarting, incident to certain skin diseases, is almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price 25 cents. Said the near cynic: "Judging from the time some of the young blood of this town arrive home in the morning, it's hard to tell whether to call them night owls or larks." Vive Clemenceau! A Lesson by the Warrior of the Stout Heart. "Give me six months to live," Clemenceau, seventy-seven, leader of France, said to his doctor Thursday, "That's all I want." Six months that he may see the Hun driven from the soil of his fathers. Six months that he may see a start toward the restoration of those quaint and beautiful towns, now only broken fragments of desolation and despair. Six months that he may see the husbandry of peace again tilling the shelltorn ground for the return of the flowers and grass and trees. Six months that he may see the homecoming of "le grande armee"—sound cheers for the millions marching along the Champs Elysee, and weep tears for the millions back there who are not coming home save in the hearts of the world. It will be a busy six months for Clemenceau; 24 hours a day, his daily program. His words to the doctor: "Tell me frankly if I can carry on for the next six months in that devil of a way I carry on now; six months is all I want." Stout heart of a nation of stout hearts: may you have sixty times the six months you ask! Such nobility, such courage, will spur our soldiers on to added fighting zeal. For us at home it is a message that should bring quickly the zero hour when the Liberty loan goes over the top! TWO KINDS OF PATRIOTISM. Mr. Farmer, you have brought a lot of idle land into tillage this spring. You are going to raise all the grain and forage and live stock your farm can be made to produce. That's one kind of patriotism, and a very necessary kind. Every farmer who brings a new acre of land into cultivation is a soldier on the firing line for liberty and democracy. But there is another kind of patriotism that is just as necessary. It is just as necessary that the stuff you produce shall be put at the disposal of the fighting forces, as it is that you should raise it. That means money. You have money to pay for the labor of farming your land and producing grain and stock. The government must have money to buy your produce for the fighting men in France. Money is absolutely necessary to buy food, munitions, clothing, ships and medical stores. You are doing your duty in raising the crops, that is very true. But in a war like this one no man does his full duty who does not do all that he possibly can do. Bring out the grain you have stored away. Sell it at the fair price fixed by the government. Bring out the money you have stored up in the banks, or hidden away in your iron box behind the barn. Every dollar is urgently needed. Invest every idle dollar you have in Liberty bonds. The government will repay you in a few years. Meantime you will receive interest at the rate of $4 \frac{1}{2} per cent, with valuable tax exemptions, to make the investment better. Invest every dollar you can in Liberty bonds. Every dollar you bring out of concealment means $10 added to the fighting capacity of the United States in the world war. WHY WE MUST SAVE MEAT Statement of the Reduction of Supplies Among Our Associates in the War. Food Administrator Deems is notified that a very great shortage exists in English meat. The situation is of interest and importance in view of the fact that the withdrawal of meatless days by the food administration was to continue until May 1. The reports from England are to the effect that the amount of home-grown meat of all kinds coming to the principal markets there has averaged only 55,000,000 pounds per week since January 1, as against 227,000,000 pounds average for the same period in 1916. The number of cattle coming to English markets has decreased 65 per cent, sheep 40 per cent and hogs 68 per cent, compared to the same period for 1916. "These figures," said Mr. Deems, "are a complete answer to anyone who may raise the question as to why it is necessary for the United States to send so much food to our associates in the war." Send, it to Our Boys. Saving wheat is a military necessity! Will you permit appetite or habit to take precedence over patriotism and duty? Ent no wheat! Look for and pay for your paper now when we call. Subscribe for the Bystander. By GUY F. LEE. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPIE F. 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. 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 Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6.30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. J. H. Reynolds, Supply Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. 511 S. E. Fourth St. 11:30 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH. Worshiping temporarily in Masonic hall, 11th and Center Sts. Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. Residence 844 13th St. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 12:00 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. Any mother who has had experience with this distressing ailment will be pleased to know that they may be relieved by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it off with a soft cloth before allowing the babe to nurse. Many trained nurses use this salves with best results. NOTICE TO PUBLIC All cards of thanks or resolutions of condolence sent to be published in the Bystander must be accompanied by fifty cents to pay for setting and printing of same. Heretofore we have been publishing same free of charge, but owing to the high cost of paper, ink and type setting we are compelled to charge for same. BYSTANDER PRINTING CO. Indian Raised Cotton and Tobacco. The Indian farmer, especially in the Southwest, carried the cultivation of the American variety of cotton to an advanced state. His culture of tobacco, on which was based a profitable industry for the early colonies, had been developed to a high state of efficiency. NEGRO SOLDIER IN OUR WAR Published in June (new book.) Tells all about the war it is full of; colonial people; evapo- ce buyers; a tremendous seller. Price only $1.95, with COLORED MAN NO SLACKER, free, or choice of other 25 picture agent making it to $3 per day. Send 25c quick for agent's complete staff. 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When in our city stop at the Des Moines Hotel, 121 W. 4th St., for good rooms, first class meals. Everything new, clean and neat. Don't forget the place, 121 4th St., or phone Walnut 3618. Mrs. Jennie Couch of 1351 Fremont is visiting her sister in Kansas City. Mrs. Wade H. McCree, who has been ill, is better. The city board has called many of our boys to form the quota of Polk county to go to Camp Dodge July 16th. Miss Harriett Alexander has been appointed head of the Junior R | Cross work at Franklin play grounds. Mrs. Maude Knight of Perry, Iowa, was in the city this week attending to business. For neatly furnished rooms, strangers and soldiers' wives look me over. Mrs. S. Cooper, 1312 Center St. It is denitely known that the entire 366th Infantry, stationed at Camp Dodge, have all reached the other side safely. Mrs. I. N. Daniels of Evingston, Ill., delegate to the Mite Missionary Convention, was the guest of Mrs. R. N. Hyde last week. The members of the M. C. T. Club with their husbands and friends enjoyed a picnic out on the urbandale line Thursday, July 4th. Mrs. N. M. Brewer and family left Wednesday a. m. for Kansas City to spend a few weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs. Peter Bell received a telegram of the death of her daughter, Mrs. N. D. Valentine, in Los Angeles, formerly Miss Laura P. Bell. An obituary will be published later. Miss Mary Ellen McCree has returned from her vacation and will be pleased to consult with a limited number of people who wish to take piano lessons. Phone Wal. 1724. Mrs. Audra Alexander left last week for a visit with her relatives in Denver, Colo. While there she will represent the Mary Church Terrell Club at the National Association which convenes in that city, July 8th to 13th. Mr. Wm. Shackelford left Saturday evening for Nebraska City, Neb., called there by the death of his mother, Mrs. Millie Simmons. He will visit relatives and friends in Omaha before returning home. Mrs. P. King of Burlington, a delegate to the Missionary Society in our city, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh, on 16th St. She was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson Sunday. Mrs. Lowry and daughter, Mrs. Oliver, of St. Joseph, Mo., passed through our city Wednesday en route to Ames, Iowa, to visit with her son, Mr. Mose Lowry of that city. Mrs. J. L. Neal and Mrs. T. B. Stovall of Minneapolis, Minn., who were here last week attending the Mite Missionary Society of the Chicago district, spent a few days visiting our city. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Griffin. The Phyllis Wheatley Art Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Emma Todd. Election of officers. Mrs. Hattie Jackson re-elected President; Mrs. Todd, Secretary; Mrs. Lillian Burrel, Treasurer; Mrs. Mary Winslow, re-elected Chaplain. Installation of officers next Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Winslow, 1056 4th St. Those who will leave next week for Council Bluffs, Iowa, to attend Masonic Grand Lodge are B. J. Hack, B. J. W.; C. C. Johnson, G. Custodian; Past Grand Master E. T. Banks, John L. Thompson, S. Joe Brown, C. B. Woods, W. M., Jas. D. Mitchell, Jas. B. Rush, A. Wilson. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art Club will meet during the summer at Union Park. Mrs. Berdie Wells hostess Tuesday, July 16. These dutiful young women you know are doing a great work crocheting and knitting helmets, scarfs and sweaters for the Red Cross. At pres- SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Complying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2318 ent they are making burlap curtains for the Colored Y. M. C. A. on Park St. Keep the good work up. 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. Mesdames J. L. Neal and T. B. Stovall of Minneapolis and Mrs. P. King of Burlington enjoyed an auto sight seeing of our city Sunday afternoon to the Ft. Des Moines new base hospital, also our parks, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson. DES MOINES HOTEL GUESTS. W. S. Cormin, St. Joe; W. M. Mason Cormin, St. Joe; L. P. Kersko, Kansas City; Wm. Currey, Danville, Ill.; Tancy Lillie, Waterloo, Iowa; Chas Hall, Cedar Rapids; W. A. Vance, Stewart, Iowa; M. Ousley, St. Louis, Mo.; J. Nelson, St. Louis; Clarence Newder, Kansas City. Miss Billie Rickmon is visiting Mrs. Crump. Little Bobby Hyde celebrated his second birthday Wednesday, July 3rd, by entertaining fourteen of his little friends. The children were entertained at the Franklin play grounds by Miss Adale Hyde, supervisor, with games and stories, after which Bobby escorted them back to his home, where delicious refreshments were served. The birthday cake, a gift of his grandmother, Mrs. R. N. Hyde, was decorated with two candles. He received many presents. The Mary Church Terrell Club Girls met with Miss Talitha Mash, at which time the following officers were elected for the next six months: Mrs. Nellie Esters, President; Mrs. Emerald Mash, Vice President; Mrs. Adah Hyde, Secretary; Miss Tabitha Mash, Treasurer; Mrs. Coleen Jones, Chaplain; Mrs. Johnie Shaw, Critic; Miss Margret Roberts, Journalist; Miss Marie I. Bell, Parliamentarian; Miss Gertrude Hyde, Reporter. Mrs. Lula McCree will install the officers at the next meeting, which will be held at the home of Mrs. Anna Perkins on 14th St. Mrs. Minola Bell and daughter, Miss Dorcis, of Burlington, Iowa, were club guests and gave very interesting talks. Delicious refreshments were served. ROCK ISLAND NEWS Sunday, June 23, was St. John Day. Rev. Boyd preached a grand sermon. A large number from Monmouth, Galesburg and Kewanee was present. The Masons served a lovely dinner at 12 o'clock in the dinner room of the Mei Kinley Baptist Church. The Masonic order marched from their hall down to the church, led by the colored band boys, and it certainly was one grand sight. Louis Winsor has one of his school-mates visiting him. Mr. Colbert may stay in the city until he is called into service. Mrs. Kipper is on the sick list at this writing. Mr. G. Pearson met with bad luck. He run a nail in his arm. Miss B. Edmunds attended the Davenport grammar school exercises. Mrs. S. Overton's baby, who has been very sick, is much improved at present. Miss Emily Harper called Saturday afternoon on B. Edmunds. C. White and sisters, E. Harper, B. Edmunds, L. Winsor and Colbert were visitors at the A. M. E. Sunday school Sunday. Sunday, June 30, was the last day for the George Jazz Band at the Watch Tower. Monday, July 1, a large number attended the first dance at the Tower this season. Mrs. Harper called on Mrs. M. Pearson Sunday afternoon and she made a few more calls. Louis Winsor is working in one of our white drug stores and we are very glad to have one of our color there and we hope he will carry himself so he can remain there until he is called for camp. Help for Those Who Have Stomach Trouble. After doctoring for about twelve years for a bad stomach trouble, and spending nearly five hundred dollars for medicine and doctors' fees, I purchased my wife one box of Chamberlain's Tablets, which did her so much good that she continued to use them and they have done her more good than all of the medicine I bought before.—Samuel Boyer, Folsom, Iowa. Twenty-five Cents is the Price of Peace. The terrible itching and smarting, incident to certain skin diseases, is almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price 25 cents. A Question. Said the near cynic: "Judging from the time some of the young blood of this town arrive home in the morning, it's hard to tell whether to call them night owls or larks." Vive Clemenceau! A Lesson by the Warrior of the Stout Heart. "Give me six months to live," Clemenceau, seventy-seven, leader of France, said to his doctor Thursday. "That's all I want." Six months that he may see the Hun driven from the soil of his fathers. Six months that he may see a start toward the restoration of those quaint and beautiful towns, now only broken fragments of desolation and despair. Six months that he may see the husbandry of peace again tilling the shelltorn ground for the return of the flowers and grass and trees. Six months that he may see the homecoming of "le grande armee"—sound cheers for the millions marching along the Champs Elysee, and weep tears for the millions back there who are not coming home save in the hearts of the world. It will be a busy six months for Clemenceau; 24 hours a day, his daily program. His words to the doctor: "Tell me frankly if I can carry on for the next six months in that devil of a way I carry on now; six months is all I want." Stout heart of a nation of stout hearts: may you have sixty times the six months you ask! Such nobility, such courage, will spur our soldiers on to added fighting zeal. For us at home it is a message that should bring quickly the zero hour when the Liberty loan goes over the top! TWO KINDS OF PATRIOTISM. Mr. Farmer, you have brought a lot of idle land into tillage this spring. You are going to raise all the grain and forage and live stock your farm can be made to produce. That's one kind of patriotism, and a very necessary kind. Every farmer who brings a new acre of land into cultivation is a soldier on the firing line for liberty and democracy. But there is another kind of patriotism that is just as necessary. It is just as necessary that the stuff you produce shall be put at the disposal of the fighting forces, as it is that you should raise it. That means money. You have money to pay for the labor of farming your land and producing grain and stock. The government must have money to buy your produce for the fighting men in France. Money is absolutely necessary to buy food, munitions, clothing, ships and medical stores. You are doing your duty in raising the crops, that is very true. But in a war like this one no man does his full duty who does not do all that he possibly can do. Bring out the grain you have stored away. Sell it at the fair price fixed by the government. Bring out the money you have stored up in the banks, or hidden away in your iron box behind the barn. Every dollar is urgently needed. Invest every idle dollar you have in Liberty bonds. The government will repay you in a few years. Meantime you will receive interest at the rate of 4% per cent, with valuable tax exemptions, to make the investment better. Invest every dollar you can in Liberty bonds. Every dollar you bring out of concealment means $10 added to the fighting capacity of the United States in the world war. WHY WE MUST SAVE MEAT Statement of the Reduction of Supplies Among Our Associates in the War. Food Administrator Deems is notified that a very great shortage exists in English meat. The situation is of interest and importance in view of the fact that the withdrawal of meatless days by the food administration, was to continue until May 1. The reports from England are to the effect that the amount of home-grown meat of all kinds coming to the principal markets there has averaged only 55,000,000 pounds per week since January 1, as against 227,000,000 pounds average for the same period in 1916. The number of cattle coming to English markets has decreased 65 per cent, sheep 40 per cent and hogs 68 per cent, compared to the same period for 1916. "These figures," said Mr. Deems, "are a complete answer to anyone who may raise the question as to why it is necessary for the United States to send so much food to our associates in the war." Send, it to Our Boys. Saving wheat is a military necessity! Will you permit appetite or habit to take precedence over patriotism and duty? Eat no wheat! Look for and pay for your paper now when we call. Subscribe for the Bystander. By GUY F. LEE. 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. 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 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 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. J. H. Reynolds, Supply Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. 511 S. E. Fourth St. 11:30 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p m.—Preaching. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH. Worshiping temporarily in Masonic hall, 11th and Center Sts. Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. Residence 844 13th St. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 12:00 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sta. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. Any mother who has had experience with this distressing ailment will be pleased to know that they may be relieved by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it off with a soft cloth before allowing the babe to nurse. Many trained nurses use this salves with best results. All cards of thanks or resolutions of condolence sent to be published in the Bystander must be accompanied by fifty cents to pay for setting and printing of same. Heretofore we have been publishing same free of charge, but owing to the high cost of paper, ink and type setting we are compelled to charge for same. 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We also are SIMON SIMPLE DELIVERES THE GOODS GEE·MOSE·WE CULD BUY ALL THE NEVING GUM THERE EVER WAS FOR A $100 $100 REVARD WILL BE PAID FOR INFORMATION LOADING TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF BURGLAR DAM AN ESCAPED CONVICT IT'S ALMOST A SHAME BUT PARK EASY EXCUMICATE MY OWN SENTENCE LASSEEES GOOD IS GOT TO STAY HERE AND KEEP DE FLIES OFF H.M. I KNOW WHERE THERE'S A GUY IN STRIPES BUT IM AFRAID TO CATCH HIM YOU JUST SHOW HIM TO MY MEM AND YOU'LL GET THE MONEY HE'S HID IN THERE'S SO WE GOT TO RECOY HIM BUT WILL FIRE! WHERE'S THE FIRE?!! FIRE!! FIRE!! FIRE! YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON ME DELIVER IN THE GOODS THAT WAS CLEVER HERE'S THE MONEY WE'LL DO THE REST DEY KIM KEEP DE FLIES OFF HIM NOW IM EXCUSED International Cartoon Co., N. Y. SPRINGTEX is the underwear with a million little springs in its fabric which "give and take" with every movement of the body, and preserve the shape of the garment despite long wear and hard washings. It is the year-around underwear, light, medium or heavy weight, as you like. "Remember to Buy It—You'll Forget You Have It On" Ask Your Dealer UTICA KNITTING CO., Makers Sales Room: 320 Broadway, New York Mrs. Etta Grant of St. Paul, Minn., formerly of this city, spent the week in the city, returning to St. Paul Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams entertained at dinner Friday evening, June 28, Mrs. Etta Grant of St. Paul and Mrs. J. H. Shores. Mr. C. B. Watkins, Worshipful Master of Decatur Lodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M., and Mr. M. Askew, Senior Grand Warden of the Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge, will depart Monday, July 8, for Council Bluffs, Iowa, to attend the annual session. Mr. Edward Askew has been informed by the doctor that he must go away for his health. Mr. Askew will depart soon for Idlewild, Mich., a summer resort. While there he will build a cottage on one of his lots that he purchased several years ago. Mr. Askew has resided in Sioux City 22 years. He owns a lovely home here. He has been an Odd Fellow 20 years, a Mason 17 years; he is also a member of the H. H. of Ruth and O. E. S. and a member of Mnlone church. We hope Mr. Askew will soon recover his health. Mrs. Auna Roberts has purchased four lots in Idlewild, Mich., and will build in the near future. Sunbeam H. H. of Buth, G. U. O. of O. F., held its election of officers Tuesday evening, June 25. The following were elected for the ensuing six months: Mrs. C. Gordon, M. N. G.; Mrs. E. Walker, B. N. G.; Mrs. E. Wilkinson, R. M. N. G.; Mrs. P. Millums, N. G.; Mrs. M. Ward, Chamberlain; Mrs. L. Washington, Shepherd; Stewards, Mrs. M. Thompson, Mrs. L. Hodges, Mrs. F. Green and Mrs. C. Harrison. Miss Celia Mae Green will depart Wednesday for Clarinda to visit. Mr. F. W. Roberts will depart Wednesday, July 3, for Clarinda, his future home. Mrs. J. Johnson and daughter, Miss Alice, departed Sunday, June 30, for Clarinda to visit their daughter and sister, Mrs. M. Fields. A very sad event of last week was the death of Mrs. Mabel Caven, who was burned to death in the awful disastrous fire which occurred in the Ruff block in 4th and Douglas streets, Saturday, June 29, at 1:30 p. m. Mrs. Caven was a member of the Malone church and had been an employee of the T. S. Martin Co. She is survived by a loving husband, mother, brother, father and other relatives, and a host of admiring friends, who will sadly miss her bright, smiling face. Mrs. Cavena's body was extricated from the ruins Sunday noon. The funeral was held Tuesday, July 2. The bereaved loved ones have our deepest heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour. The patriotic concert given last Tuesday at Malone church was a success. Over $20 was realized. LEMON JUICE IS SKIN WHITENER Cheap home-made beauty lotion to bleach the skin white At the cost of a small jar of ordinary cold cream one can prepare a full quarter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin whitener and complexion beautifier, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach a darkened skin. Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white as any drug store and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It is harmless to whiten a dark skin. The Joy of Living. To enjoy life we must have good health. No one can reasonably hope to get much real pleasure out of life when his bowels are clogged a good share of the time and the poisons that should be expelled are absorbed into the system, producing headache and indigestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will move the bowels, strengthen the digestion and give you a chance to realize the real joy of living. Try it. MARSHALLTOWN. IOWA. Miss Jessie Walker entertained 20 people at a whist party Wednesday, June 26. Mrs. Grace Humphrey won the first prize for ladies. Mr. A. C. Wolder won the first prize for men. Refreshemnts were served by the hostess THE BYSTANDE and Mr. Albert Walker and Mr. D. N. Crosthwaite. The new M. E. Church is doing fine. The members are planning to build a church of their own. Mrs. Mattie Lemon is here on a visit with her sister and brother, Miss Jessye and Albert Walker. Miss Vivian Wickerson is enjoying a visit in our city, the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor held the annual sermon June 16. A number of Marshalltown people journeyed to Waterloo to Grand Chapter. Mrs. Goldie Wolder, W. M.; Mr. Lowry, P.; Mrs. I. L. Brown, G. A. P.; Miss Jessye Walker, G. A. C.; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wolder, Mr. and Mrs. Warn, Mrs. Addie Sutor, Mrs. G. Johnson. Mrs. Wilda Warn Lowry and small daughter are visiting at her parents' home. The Eureka Lodge, A. F. & A. M. held a public installation of officers on Tuesday evening, as follows: Mr. C. C. Gilmore, W. M.; Mr. Walter Warn, S. W.; Mr. Tom Lowry, J. W.; Mr. G. Johnson, Sr. Steward; Mr. Henry Flipping, Jr. Steward; Mr. I. L. Brown, Sr. Deacon; Mr. George Sutor, Jr. Deacon; Mr. H. Howard, Chaplain; Mr. Calvin Meller, Tyler. Mr. Adelphus Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. Jones, took special civil service examination for city carrier and has been notified of his aligibility for appointment. Mr. Jones graduated from the Burlington High School in the academic course and was awarded his diploma June 7. He was a member of the Boys' Glee Club, Science Club, and also received nine credits in foreign languages, Latin and Spanish. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Allen had the sad loss of their second little baby boy. Miss Edith Harris is in Des Moines the past week attending the District Missionary Convention. The body of Mr. Spears, the father of Lawyer James Spears of Buxton, was brought to Albia and buried in Oak View cemetery one day this week. Mrs. Walter Bennings returned from Des Moines Sunday evening and little Margueritte Esters of Des Moines returned with her. Mrs. F. J. Nott, who has been confined to her home on account of illness, is able to be out again. St. John's Day was appropriately observed at Bethel A. M. E. Church on June 23d, Hiram Lodge No. 19 of Davenport uniting with McNeil Lodge No. 21 of this city. A large number were in attendance. Musical numbers were rendered by Miss Mary Wallace and Mr. Wilbur Toney, who gave vocal solos. A patriotic address was given by Rev. G. W. Slater, Jr. Friends in Clinton were surprised to learn of the marriage of Mrs. S. C. Smith, formerly a resident of this city, but of late years of Waterloo, Iowa. The wedding took place a few weeks ago. Mrs. Charlotte Vaughn of Quiney, Ill. is the guest of her parents, Rey. BURLINGTON NEWS ALBIA NEWS CLINTON, IOWA Mrs. Carl Culberson leaves this week for a visit with relatives in Bedford and other towns. Rev. F. J. Nott returned home this week for a visit with his family. Carl Culberson will be in attendance at the Masonic Grand Lodge at Council Bluffs next week. The members of the Second Baptist Church will give an all day picnic on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Junkins on Maple avenue, July 4th. Seven of our boys expect to leave some time between the period of July 16th and 20th for an army cantonment. A celebration will be given at Union Park on July 4th by some of our citizens. A real good time is anticipated. McNeil Lodge recently installed the following as officers for the ensuing year: W. M., Carl Culberson; S. W., F. P. Jackson; J. W., Wesley Porter; See, C. I. Thompson; Treas, M. O. Culberson. Mrs. Ezra Carter, the Misses Alice and Nellie Jones and Mrs. William Jackson are reported as quite sick. Mrs. Lydia Lobbins has returned from Moberly, Mo., where she visited her mother. She was acoempanied by her niece. The collector is on his annual rounds, so be ready to meet him when he calls. Lame Shoulder. This ailment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles. All that is needed is absolute rest and a few applications of Chamberlain's Liniment. Try it. Unified Varied Writing Forms. When Charles the Great became monarch of central Europe, among other great ideals he set himself to unite the learning of Christendom by purifying and unifying the many and varied forms of writing. To do this he went back to the original Roman model. The invention of printing came as a great advance, and at first the type took the form of a writing hand. Sponges in Australasian Seas. Sponges are known to be very abundant in the Australasian seas, especially is this the case with the horny or highest form of sponges. Mrs. Fashionplate—"Poor, dear Mrs. Upperton is to be buried today. Are you going to the funeral?" Mrs. Etta Quet—"I really can't you know. I have just discovered she owed me a call"—Los Angeles Times. She Put the Tee In Ptomain. A seven-year-old Columbus girl came home from school and reported one of her classmates had hurt his toe and was unable to be at school. "It's very serious," she said, "and they are afraid he is going to have ptomaine poisoning."—Indianaapolis News. National Negro Business League will meet in Atlantic City, N. J., August, 1918. The U. B. F.'s of Missouri and Iowa will hold their annual session in Moberly, Mo., in August. The biennial conclave of Knight Templars and Shriners will hold their meeting in Kansas City, Mo., in August. Grand Lodge No. 30, G. U. O. of O. F., will hold their annual meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 27-28-29. Can't sleep! Can't eat! Can't even digest what little you do eat! One or two doses ARMY & NAVY DYSPEPSIA TABLETS will make you feel ten years younger. Best known remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach and Dyspepsia. 25 cents a package at all Druggists, or sent to any address postpaid, by the U. S. ARMY & NAVY TABLET CO. 260 West Broadway, N.Y. Carter's Little Liver Pills You Cannot be Constipated and Happy A Remedy That Makes Life Worth Living Genuine bears signature Small Pill Small Does Small Price ABSENCE of Iron in the Blood is the reason for many colorless faces but CARTER'S IRON PILLS will greatly help most pale-faced people Social Etiquette. "BLUE BONNETS" — A New Fabric with New Features. "Blue Bonnet" means the neck of the woman who wears a beautiful blue fabric that never without wrinkling, snaps that and lends perfectly. Adhesively adapted for tattoo machine drums, coast seats, children's attire patterns, etc. Also chaperins, furniture coverage etc. Guestrated dye and drapes. With variety of colors for your dollar driver's car. "Blue Bonnet" need to be ad with all drapes and we will send him samples and notify him of your request. LESHER WHITMAN & CO. ©, 801 Broadway, New York SIMON SIMPLE DELIVERES THE GOODS GEE·MOSE·WE COULD BUY ALL THE CHEWING GUM THERE EVER WAS FOR $8100 $100 REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF BURGLAR DAN AN ESCAPED CONVICT IT'S ALMOST A SHAME BUT PARK EASY EXCUMICATE MY OWN SENTENCE HAUSE HES LUGS IS GOT TO STAY HERE AND KEEP DE FLIES OFF H.M. I KNOW WHERE THERE'S A GUN IN STRIPES BUT I AFRaid TO CATCH HIM YOU JUST SHOW HIM TO MY MEM AND YOU'LL GET THE MONEY HE'S NO IN THE CITY TO BE GOT TO BE GOT IN BUT TELL FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! WHERE'S THE FIRE?! FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! YOU CAN ALWAYS COURTOME DELIVER IN THE GOODS THAT WAS CLEVER HERE'S THE MONEY WE'LL DO THE REST DEY KIN KEEP DE FLIES OFF HIM NOW IM EXCUSED International Cartoon Co., N. Y. SPRINGTEX is the underwear with a million little springs in its fabric which "give and take" with every movement of the body, and preserve the shape of the garment despite long wear and hard washings. It is in the year-around underwear, light, medium or heavy weight, as you like. "Remember to Buy It—You'll Forgot You Have It On" Ask Your Dealer UTICA KNITTING CO., Makers SIoux CITY, IOWA. Mrs. Etta Grant of St. Paul, Minn., formerly of this city, spent the week in the city, returning to St. Paul Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams entertained at dinner Friday evening, June 28, Mrs. Etta Grant of St. Paul and Mrs. J. H. Shores. Mr. C. B. Watkins, Worshipful Master of Decatur Lodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M., and Mr. M. Askew, Senior Grand Warden of the Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge, will depart Monday, July 8, for Council Bluffs, Iowa, to attend the annual session. Mr. Edward Askew has been informed by the doctor that he must go away for his health. Mr. Askew will depart soon for Idlewild, Mich., a summer resort. While there he will build a cottage on one of his lots that he purchased several years ago. Mr. Askew has resided in Sioux City 22 years. He owns a lovely home here. He has been an Odd Fellow 20 years, a Mason 17 years; he is also a member of the H. H. of Ruth and O. E. S. and a member of Malone church. We hope Mr. Askew will soon recover his health. Mrs. Anna Roberts has purchased four lots in Idlewild, Mich., and will build in the near future. Sunbeam H. H. of Buth, G. U. O. of O. F., held its election of officers Tuesday evening, June 25. The following were elected for the ensuing six months: Mrs. C. Gordon, M. N. G.; Mrs. E. Walker, R. N. G.; Mrs. E. Wilkinson, R. M. N. G.; Mrs. P. Milluns, N. G.; Mrs. M. Ward, Chamberlain; Mrs. L. Washington, Shepherd; Stewards, Mrs. M. Thompson, Mrs. L. Hodges, Mrs. F. Green and Mrs. C. Harrison. Miss Celia Mae Green will depart Wednesday for Clarinda to visit. Mr. F. W. Roberts will depart Wednesday, July 3, for Clarinda, his future home. Mrs. J. Johnson and daughter, Miss Alice, departed Sunday, June 30, for Clarinda to visit their daughter and sister, Mrs. M. Fields. A very sad event of last week was the death of Mrs. Mabel Caven, who was burned to death in the awful disastrous fire which occurred in the Ruff block in 4th and Douglas streets, Saturday, June 29, at 1:30 p. m. Mrs. Caven was a member of the Malone church and had been an employee of the T. S. Martin Co. She is survived by a loving husband, mother, brother, Springtex UNDERWEAR father and other relatives, and a host of admiring friends, who will sadly miss her bright, smiling face. Mrs. Cavens' body was extricated from the ruins Sunday noon. The funeral was held Tuesday, July 2. The bereaved loved ones have our deepest heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour. The patriotic concert given last Tuesday at Malone church was a success. Over $20 was realized. LEMON JUICE IS SKIN WHITENER At the cost of a small jar of ordinary cold cream one can prepare a full quarter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin whitener and complexion beautifier, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach a darkened skin. Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white at any drug store and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It is harmless to whiten a dark skin. The Joy of Living. To enjoy life we must have good health. No one can reasonably hope to get much real pleasure out of life when his bowels are clogged a good share of the time and the poisons that should be expelled are absorbed into the system, producing headache and indigestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will move the bowels, strengthen the digestion and give you a chance to realize the real joy of living. Try it. MARSHALLTOWN. IOWA. Miss Jessie Walker entertained 20 people at a whist party Wednesday, June 26. Mrs. Grace Humphrey won the first prize for ladies. Mr. A. C. Wolder won the first prize for men. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mr. Albert Walker and Mr. D. N. Crosthwaite. The now M. E. Church is doing fine. The members are planning to build a church of their own. and Mrs. P Mrs. E. Williams h nual session Mrs. Let Mrs. Mattie Lemon is here on a visit with her sister and brother, Miss Jessye and Albert Walker. Miss Vivian Wickerson is enjoying a visit in our city; the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor held the annual sermon June 16. A number of Marshalltown people journeyed to Waterloo to Grand Chapter. Mrs. Goldie Wolder, W. M.; Mr. Lowry, P.; Mrs. I. L. Brown, G. A. P.; Miss Jessye Walker, G. A. C.; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wolder, Mr. and Mrs. Warn, Mrs. Addie Sutor, Mrs. G. Johnson. Mrs. Wilda Warn Lowry and small daughter are visiting at her parents' home. The Eureka Lodge, A. F. & A. M. held a public installation of officers on Tuesday evening, as follows: Mr. C. C. Gilmore, W. M.; Mr. Walter Warn, S. W.; Mr. Tom Lowry, J. W.; Mr. G. Johnson, Sr. Steward; Mr. Henry Flipping, Jr. Steward; Mr. I. L. Brown, Sr. Deacon; Mr. George Sutor, Jr. Deacon; Mr. H. Howard, Chaplain; Mr. Calvin Meller, Tyler. Mr. Adelphus Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. Jones, took special civil service examination for city carrier and has been notified of his aligibility for appointment. Mr. Jones graduated from the Burlington High School in the academic course and was awarded his diploma June 7. He was a member of the Boys' Glee Club, Science Club, and also received nine credits in foreign languages, Latin and Spanish. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Allen had the sad loss of their second little baby boy. Miss Edith Harris is in Des Moines the past week attending the District Missionary Convention. The body of Mr. Spears, the father of Lawyer James Spears of Buxton, was brought to Albia and buried in Oak View cemetery one day this week. Mrs. Walter Bennings returned from Des Moines Sunday evening and little Margueritte Esters of Des Moines returned with her. Mrs. F. J. Nott, who has been confined to her home on account of illness, is able to be out again. St. John's Day was appropriately observed at Bethel A. M. E. Church on June 23d, Hiram Lodge No. 19 of Davenport uniting with McNeil Lodge No. 21 of this city. A large number were in attendance. Musical numbers were rendered by Miss Mary Wallace and Mr. Wilbur Toney, who gave vocal solos. A patriotic address was given by Rev. G. W. Slater, Jr. Friends in Clinton were surprised to learn of the marriage of Mrs. S. C. Smith, formerly a resident of this city, but of late years of Waterloo, Iowa. The wedding took place a few weeks ago. Mrs. Charlotte Vaughn of Quiney, Ill. is the guest of her parents, Rev. BURLINGTON NEWS. ALBIA NEWS. CLINTON, IOWA. and Mrs. F. J. Nott. Mrs. E. S. Heron and Mrs. Holland Williams have returned from the annual session of the O. E. S. in Waterloo. Mrs. Carl Culberson leaves this week for a visit with relatives in Bedford and other towns. Rev. F. J. Nott returned home this week for a visit with his family. Carl Culberson will be in attendance at the Masonic Grand Lodge at Council Bluffs next week. The members of the Second Baptist Church will give an all day picnic on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Junkins on Maple avenue, July 4th. Seven of our boys expect to leave some time between the period of July 16th and 20th for an army cantonment. A celebration will be given at Union Park on July 4th by some of our citizens. A real good time is anticipated. McNeil Lodge recently installed the following as officers for the ensuing year: W. M., Carl Culberson; S. W., F. F. Jackson; J. W., Wesley Porter; Sec., C. I. Thompson; Treas., M. O. Culberson. Mrs. Ezra Carter, the Misses Alice and Nellie Jones and Mrs. William Jackson are reported as quite sick. Mrs. Lydia Lobbins has returned from Moberly, Mo., where she visited her mother. She was accompanied by her niece. The collector is on his annual rounds, so be ready to meet him when he calls. Lame Shoulder. This ailment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles. All that is needed is absolute rest and a few applications of Chamberlain's Liniment. Try it. Unified Varied Writing Forms. When Charles the Great became monarch of central Europe, among other great ideals he set himself to unite the learning of Christendom by purifying and unifying the many and varied forms of writing. To do this he went back to the original Roman model. The invention of printing came as a great advance, and at first the type took the form of a writing hand. Sponges in Australasian Seas. Sponges are known to be very abundant in the Australasian seas, especially is this the case with the horny or highest form of sponges. Mrs. Fashionplate—"Poor, dear Mrs. Upperton is to be buried today. Are you going to the funeral?" Mrs. Etta Quet—"I really can't you know. I have just discovered she owed me a call."—Los Angeles Times. A seven-year-old Columbus girl came home from school and reported one of her classmates had hurt his toe and was unable to be at school. "It's very serious," she said, "and they are afraid he is going to have pomaine poisoning."—Indianaapolis News. Social Etiquette. Eleventh biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women will meet in Denver, Colo., July 8-13. The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge will hold their annual meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July. National Negro Business League will meet in Atlantic City, N. J., August, 1918. The U. B. F.'s of Missouri and Iowa will hold their annual session in Moberly, Mo., in August. The biennial conclave of Knight Templars and Shriners will hold their meeting in Kansas City, Mo., in August. National Baptist convention will meet in Washington, D. C., September 5th. Des Moines District Conference Sunday School, District Missionary and Allen C. E. 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