Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER XXV No. 8 Nor yet have they exemption claimed, but answered he I am, They're mostly from the southland where they were born and raised, For ages their parents there were stigmatized as slaves; They all of them were treated as only common pests, But they entered with a spirit that showed an honest zest. And now they cross the ocean and for liberty they'll stand Defy the sub, the gas, the shell, till in Germany they land, And there with equal valor, with all their pep and vim, Uphold the glorious honors their fathers left to him. In the bloody siege of Yorktown, and the war with Mexico, In our dark hour of rebellion where blood ran to and fro, In San Juan and Carrizal they also there won fame, And our heroes that have gone today will surely do the same. Now I wonder when the war is o'er and they come marching home, When all the boys return again and seek in peace to roam, When north and south with heart and soul shall join in one acclaim, Pronouncing everlasting love for those that won fame; Yes, I wonder if the south will take the negro by the hand And say "For years you've been a slave but now you are a man." All members of the Virginia Picnic Association will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Owing to the high cost of living, we, the Virginia Picnic Association, at a regular meeting held at the home of S. C. Cary, that we will hold a family picnic this year. All members are requested to bring your baskets well filled. Picnic will be held at Union Park Monday, September 2, 1918. Our next meeting will be held at the S. C. Cary home; 2715 Oxford St, August 11 at 4 p.m. All members wishing to join will be at that meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. C. H. Rogne, President; W. K. Perry, Vice President; W. W. White, Financial Secretary; Mrs. Bell Drew, Treasurer; C. P. Jones, Recording Secretary. Dear Co-workers: Will all heads of departments have your work in the hands of club members not later than the second week in September. Owing to war activities, we are very busy women, and if we do justice to these outlaws as prepared by you, we must have time for their study. If the outgoing chairman did not present to you the outline for this year, please communicate with her at once in order that, if they have not prepared an outline, your may do so. Since you as present chairman will no doubt feel responsible for the work. Let us not spend so much time this year in organizing new clubs in towns where clubs exist. But let us put forth every effort to fill up the ranks of the present clubs with the many worthy and desirable women all about the state. Not so many clubs; more active women in the clubs. Le t us double our present club ranks and all work together, one great harmonious body of humanity open for suggestions of all kinds for the betterment of the state and nation. If we find a plan working well in any branch pass it on to others that they Bradford's Barber Shop 228 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 Services Golden Rule Prices PHONE MARKET 1488 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa State Capitol Bldg Hist. Roo THE B DES MOINE too may be benefited. By so doing living up to our beauti- ful motto—Sowing Seeds of Kindness and Lifting As We Climb. It alone speaks volumes. MARTHA F. WHITE, State Pres. I. S. F. C. W. C., Indianola, Iowa. UNCLE Camp U NEW CHURCH BEING ERECTED BY THE AFRICAN METHODIST There is being erected a church adjice on the corner of 12th and Crocker Sts., which when completed will be one of the most substantially built and best equipped structures of its kind, for colored folk, the west of the Mississippi river. This building will be used as a social center for the citizens and colored soldiers from Camp Dodge. It will contain rest rooms, reading rooms, shower baths, dining room, kitchen, day nursery, employment bureau, etc. The African Methodist denomination has flourished in the state of Iowa since 1872. The local congregation has worshipped at Second and Center Streets in a frame building for forty years. The prosperous city of Des Moines has attracted large numbers of our people within her gates, the recent migration from the southland has swelled our colored population many times over, and the colored churches have grown in proportion. It does not take a prophet to tell what the reconstruction period of the world shall bring, even to Des Moines. The present location and accommodations of St. Paul A. M. E. church are inadequate to meet the demands of this growing congregation. It is impossible to estimate the value of a community church. It acts not only as a help and inspiration to the neighborhood but to the city at large. The new St. Paul stands in a radii of 700, or more colored families and is one of the best located colored churches of the city, and is in a position to serve the city in its numerous campaigns for civic righteous or in what ever capacity it may see best. The location of one of the largest cantonnations in our midst, has brought thousands of colored men to our city. St. Paul A. M. E. church has played host to hundreds. Twenty-five young men took part in our C. E. last evening and declared their allegiance to God and their country. The service was most inspiring. Our service flag which hangs on the front wall bears silent testimony of the men this church has sent to the front to fight for God and democracy. The pastor has caused to be printed the name of the church on the parsonage doorstep, that he may be able to serve some one who needs his help and advice. The church is nearing completion and it is necessary that they raise $5,000.00 to meet the pressing demands. The congregation has worked heroically, laying on the alabar as large a sum as $250 on one Sabbath day. Appeals have been made through the columns of the Register for financial assistance from our white fellow citizens, some few have responded, but we are not discouraged and neither do we feel that you are turning a deaf ear to your colored brethren's appeal. We come to you again asking that 500 white philanthropists of Des Moines send to our address $5.00 or more, if you believe in the future of the young negro of this city and of this country, and you will be received by the Secretary of the Trustee Board, O. L. Glass, Sixth Ave. The pastor is grateful for the assistance rendered by the business men of Des Moines and have their names and amount of money given to be deposited in the archives of the new St. Paul. Yours for Christ and humanity, Mr. Cornelius Thomas has been quite ill for the past week. Mrs. Carrie Thomas Griffith of Topeka, Kansas, is here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas. Mrs. Lula Miller McCarthy of Hawkeye is at the parental Thomas home. Mr. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in Albia this week. A number from Buxton have been in Albai the past week. Miss Ruth Lewis of Ottumwa and Corporal Byron Williams of Camp Dodge were Sunday evening guests of the Misses Lewis. Corporal Eldist S. Walls of Camp Dodge, came down Saturday night and was accompanied to Moulton by Mrs. Walls for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Walls remained for an indefinite time. Corporal Walls was also a visitor in Albia last Sunday and attended services Sunday morning at the A. M. E. chureh. Organization of Roman Army. Organization of Roman Army. The Roman army was divided into legions, the number of which varied. Each was under six tribunals or "chief captains," who commanded by turns. The legion was subdivided into ten cohorts, the cohort into three maniples, and the maniple into two centuries. The century originally contained 100 men, as the term implies, but subsequently from 50 to 100 men, according to the strength of the legion. too may be benefited. ALBIA NEWS. BYS MOINES, IOWA, FRI DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1918. UNCLE SAM'S MAIL POUCH Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Reverend: I am now in Camp Upton, N. Y. I miss hearing your sermons Sunday. I did not feel right, as I had been accustomed to hearing your sermons ever since I had been at Camp Dodge. I had begun to feel that I was one of your members. I was very sorry to leave. It was your sermons that kept me from going astray during my short stay in the army. I have met with many temptations since I have been in the army, but I would think of the many good things that I would hear you say in your sermons each Sunday. You preached one sermon a few Sundays ago that has had more impression upon my life than anything else. Subject was "Be Strong." I really do believe through that sermon I have become stronger able to keep from yielding to temptations. I wish that every soldier boy could have heard that sermon. I also remember your advice to the soldiers in one of your sermons, which was to first make a soldier for Christ, then you would sure be a better soldier for Uncle Sam. Reverend, I hope that you may live long to preach such sermons, for they will be the life of our young people. I do believe that if we had more preschoolers like you to advise our young people frankly as you do, that the lives of our young people would soon be revolutionized. Instead of so many hunting places of amusement more would and pleasure in attending church, Sunday school and other various church axiilaries. All the boys of 366 Inf. that attended your church ask that you and your people continue to pray for them. They also are talking about you. They also send greeting to the good people of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Very truly the force of Christ Mr. Walter Dishman and daughter of Elgin, Ill., are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Dishman. Miss Eva West was married to Mr. Willis Thomas Sunday, August 4. We wish them much success. Mrs. Alice Chilene and Miss Mary Wallace are visiting their sister, Mrs. Frank Perkins. The A. M. E. mission had joint services with the Salvation Army people Sunday night and it was a very spiritual meeting. The K. P. will give a banquet Thursday evening at the O. F. Hall. The Fort Dodge Improvement Club had a lawn Sunday evening on the tennis courts. A large crowd was out. Mr. George Perkins has been appointed as food assistant organizer of this county by H. R. Wright. Rev. Wade of Des Moines preached at the second Baptist church Sunday. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gay. Miss Cecil Johnson of Des Moines is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Ollie Buckner. Mrs. Pansy Perkins and son are back viting relatives and friends. Mrs. Perkins will return to Missouri where she will teach school this term. GALESBURG. ILLINOIS. Rev. A. J. Carey of Chicago spoke at A. M. E. church as a representative for Mayor Thompson of Chicago, who is running for Senator from Illinois. August 4 was quarterly meeting at Allen Chapel. They report a grand meeting with good attendance. Presiding Elder McCracker and Rev. Wharton of Monmouth were present. The social given at the home of Miss I. Shoots, benefit of the church, was a grand success. The As You Will Club gave a picnic at Highland Park Thursday afternoon. All report a grand time. Delicacies of the season were served. Honor guests were Mrs. M. E. Maoline of Canada and Mrs. Horn of Chicago. Mr. Marion Anderson returned home from Chicago Sunday accompanied by his nephew of Chicago, Charles Watkins. Mrs. Chas. Anderson returned home Tuesday after a week's visit in Chicago. Mrs. A. Hawkins spent the week end in Minneapolis. She was accompanied back home by her daughter, Mrs. G. Dunlap. A number of young people gave a party at Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening. Music was furnished by Crawfords Jazz Orchestra. All report a grand time. Out of town guests were Miss C. Mayfield of Monroe and Mr. C. Berry who is in training at Houston, Texas. Mrs. C. M. Webster and sons Trimon, James and Henry, left for an extended visit in Kentucky Sunday. Mrs. G. Dunlap and Miss H. Wilson spent Sunday in Monmouth. Mrs. Malone of Canada who is visit yours for the cause of Christ Sergeant A. J. Cunningham. Mrs. C. Anderson attended the funeral of Mr. D. Davis in Monmouth Sunday. Messrs. Perry and Odel Fletcher attended the celebration in Quincy Monday. They report a grand time. Mrs. H. Pruitt spent Thursday in Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. S. Anderson of Hannibal were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter. Mr. H. Copening and C. Lane, who were drafted, returned home, not passing in examination. Miss H. Harper returned to Prophets Town Sunday. CLINTON Mrs. Wesley Porter was called to Paris, Mo., a few days ago on account of the death of a brother. Mrs. Nora Harris left for her home in Chicago last week after a several days' visit with her sister, Mrs. Holland Williams. Mr. A. Brown, formerly of Oskaloosa, has accepted a lucrative position in Clinton. He was joined recently by his wife. We welcome them to Clinton circles. Mr. Norman Payne, who left with the last quota of colored boys for Camp Dodge, has returned home. Miss Naomi Reed is spending her vacation with relatives in Paris, Mo. Mrs. G. Humphrey and little daughter of Marshalltown, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Williams. Mr. M. C. Mulcobson has accepted a position as night assistant baggage man at the C. & N. W. Ry. Mr. J. T. Bass, a former resident of Mason City, is nicely located at 408 N. 2nd St., where he will be pleased to meet any of his old friend who chance to pass through the city at his torsorial parlor. Wm. H. Van Derzee, a blind evangelist of Topeka, Kansas, spent a portion of last week in Clinton, preaching Sunday morning at the Christian church (white) and Bethel-A. M. E. church in the evening. Mr. Van Derzee was a resident of Clinton several years ago, being the first S. S. Superintendent of the A. M. E. church. The subscribers in Clinton as a rule have done well in paying their obligations. With a few exceptions every one has paid up. A recent order from the government is to the effect that all subscriptions in the future must be paid in advance. For some time the government demand has been that no subscription be allowed to become delinquent, under penalty of subscription cancellation. We hope no one in Clinton will allow their paper to be stopped on account of non-payment. This the publisher will have to do unless obligations are met in reasonable time. Rev. W. W. Williams officiated last week at the wedding of Mr. Clarence Gamble and Miss Lenora Smith, both of Davenport, the ceremony taking place at the parsonage. Mr. Le Roy Watts left with the Aug. 1st quota for Camp Dodge. Mrs. Chas. Thompson received the sad news of the serious illness of her moth last week. OSKALO08A. IOWA. The C. W. Willing Workers met at the home of Mrs. Eugene Richardson Wednesday afternoon. Next week they meet at the home of Mrs. Arthur Crowder. Mrs. Stella Nash, daughter Miss Bessie and son, Master Lloyd, of Centerville, are guests of Mrs. Julia Taylor. They leave this week for Osceola. Miss Ruth Kiner of Beacon remains about the same. Mrs. Belle Bush has improved. Mrs. Eva Roper passed through the city Thursday, enroute to Muscatina, called there by the death of her father, Lincoln Taylor. Communication from Private Guy W. Hackley reports him and other Oskaloosa lads in training camp, fine and enjoying life hugely. Guy says "This is the life." MASON CITY, IOWA. The Reeler and Penney families gave a small picnic for Mr. Theodore Penney, who had been here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mra E. J. Penney and brothers and sisters. He came here from Philadelphia to see his brother Ernest before he left for war. Mr. Theodore Penney is a prohibition officer, and he had to leave last Friday to report for work and he went by the way of Des Moines to tell his brother Ernest goodbye, who is at Camp Dodge. The 22nd Annual Grnd Session of the International Order of Twelve was held here last week. ELECTED OFFICERS. Chief Grand Master—Edward Roberson, Marshalltown. Grand High Priestess—Mattie Brooks, Des Moines. Vice Grand Mentor—J. W. Martin, Centerville. Vice Grand Priestess—Maud Wilkerson, Des Moines. Chief Grand Scribe—Robert Jackson, Marshalltown. Chief Grand Recorder—Maud M. Brewton, Mason City. Chief Grand Treasurer—E. N. Warren, Des Moines. Grand Presiding Prince—J. R. Roberts, Des Moines. Grand Queen Mother—Imogene Wil- Chief Grand Orator—S. Bates, Des Moines. Chief Grand Priestess—Emma Martin, Centerville. Grand Inner Sentinel—Ida Smith, Mason City. Grand Color Bearer—R. Webb, Des Moines. Chief Grand Sentinel—Ed Powel, Des Moines. Chief Grand Guards—Roy Walker, Des Moines; G. W. Guy, Clinton; Wilson Foster, Mason City. Chief Grand Judges—S. Rodgers, Des Moines; Leroy Woolrich, Mason City; Fred Mitchell, Mason City. Chief Grand Judges—Emma Garth, Des Moines; Adelia Wilson, Kookuk; Bessie Jackson, Des Moines; Susie London, Buxton. Chief Grand Tribunes—Mattie Green, Ottumwa; Nancy Smith, Des Moines; Etta May Smith, Des Moines. DAVENPORT ITEMS. The Colored Women's unit for Red Cross work have closed their work rooms until the first Friday in September. Bethel A. M. E. church had its annual tag day two weeks ago. The receipts of the day far surpassed any previous effort. Rev. C. R. Waters and his splendid band of workers are to be congratulated. Twelve more of our boys last week for Camp Dodge. The Red Cross gave a splendid farewell for the draftees, at which time addresses were delivered by Mr. Cal Walkup of Moline, Ill., Gertrude Stevens of Kansas, and Mrs. S. V. Bean of Crystal City, Mo. Responded to by Mr. Harry Roberts, one of the draftees. The Red Cross presented each boy with a soldier's belt. Just before the refreshments were served Mrs. Wm. Samuels raised the service flag, which contained thirty-four stars. Mr. Alfred Allen, formerly of this city, but a resident of Colorado for a number of years, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen, last week. Mr. Wm. Cain is in Chicago with a view of remaining, in which event Davenport loses one of its best citizens and the Eastern Star loses its Worthy Matron. Mr. E. Dimitry was a business visitor in Chicago last week. Mrs. Emma Robinson was hostess to the T. L. O. club last week at which time Mrs. Lenore Shepard made a splendid report of the National Association of Colored Women's clubs, held in Denver, Colo., last month. Rev. and Mrs. F. K. Nickelson, Mrs. Amanda Chesterfield and Mrs. Wm. Samuels, were in Muscatine last Wednesday, the guests of Mrs. Thompson and her daughters. They report a fine time. Mrs. Fay Majors and son Norman have gone to their home in Fairfield to remain indefinitely. Mrs. S. B. Johnson entertained a number of ladies last Tuesday as a social courtesy to Mrs. Gertrude Stevens of Kansas and Mrs. Hicks of Chicago. Miss Bland of Keokuk was a house guest of Miss Marie Wilkerson last week. Earl Baker, who is in camp at Camp Dodge, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kellis Baker last Sunday. Put the Dollar to Work. When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. OTTUMWA BRIEFS. An enjoyable lawn social was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Miller Hughes, for benefit of the Second Baptist church. The surprise picnic given at the residence of Mrs. Emma Gardner, in honor of IMss Besite Owens, of Kansas City, was a complete success in every way, and all the ladies reluctantly took their leave, voting August 6th a perfect day. Mrs. George Lewis Sr., returned home after a pleasant visit with her sons and other relatives in Minneapolis, Minn. A theatre party was given to honor Mrs. John Cheshire and her two daughters, Mrs. Tina Abner and Mrs. Florence Williams, Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson, host and hostess. The Benevolent Society will meet at Mrs. John Cheshire, the temporary social center of the club, until further notice is given, by Mrs. Cheshire, the president. Mr. Earl Wagner of Chicago, Ill., is in the city to pay a brief visit to his mother and other relatives. Mr. Wagner and his mother and grandmother, Mrs. George Wagner and Mrs. Anna Robinson, respectively, will leave this week for Omaha, Nebr., on business. Mrs. Walter Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., was the house guest of Mrs. Helena Downey, Mrs. Johnson's cousin. She left Saturday for her home by the way The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Attorney S. Joe Brown, of Des Moines, a former Ottumwa young man and prominent lawyer of the state, came home again and all his friends that saw him were as usual glad, and all that missed seeing him, are regretting that they too could not help give him the hearty welcome he so much deserves. Mr. Brown paid a visit to both of the churches. He left Sunday evening for a business trip in Chicago. The Rebecca Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Emma Franklin on Randolph St. Fried chicken and all that makes it a successful meal was served. Miss Blanche Bell of Chicago, left Saturday night for her home, after reporting a pleasant visit with friends. Miss Ruth Leyis left Sunday afternoon for Minneapolis, Minn., for a visit with relatives. Her stay there will be indefinite. Rev. Wm. A. Searcy of East St. Louis was a visitor this week in the city, the guest of his father and mother-in-law on Ferry St., and left Friday evening for his home. While in the city he was somewhat indisposed, having just recently recovered from a severe illness and nervous breakdown. The picnic planned by some young people in his honor was regrettfully postponed on account of the threatening weather. But on one evening of his brief visit he was given a surprised greeting by some of the young members of his former pastor. Dr. C. L. Cheatam left the city Sunday evening to answer to a call from Uncle Sam. Dr. Cheatam has served in the army in the past and expects to take up a government position in the near future. He will be in Chicago for a few days. Mrs. Elizabeth Downey, 519 Kruger St., left Saturday evening for Chicago, Ill., to visit with her son, Mr. George Downey. The over-Sunday visitors from Camp Dodge in the service of the U. S. A. were Mr. Byron Williams, Mr. Charles Johnson and Mr. Cleveland Stewart. Glad to welcome you, boys; come again with others who need cheering. Otumwa is willing to do her bit. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson died once last Monday, August 5th. Little Florence Atlas's funeral was held from the residence in Garfield Park, Rev. R. M. C. Mato officiating. Interment was in Ottumwa cemetery. Rev. R. H. Cato has been under the doctor's care for the past three weeks, although he has been about his duties. Mrs. James Robinson has returned home after a pleasant visit with her mother and other relatives in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Stella Nash of Kansas City, Mo., and little daughter and son are visiting at the residence of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson. Cat'e Standing In Rome. In Rome the cat gave the first evidence of predatory instincts and his value as a mice destroyer. Agathicus, whose pet partridge had, been killed and eaten by a cat, denounces him as one of the devouring dogs of Actaeon. Pliny and Palladius praise him for his destruction of mice and rats, while Caesar's soldiers carried the faces of cats emblazoned on their banners. Pollican's Habits. The pelican is commendably regular in his habits. The parent birds catch fish, and, after eating their fill, fly to their young, who eat by thrusting their bills down the mother's throat and feasting on the half-digested food. CASH PAID For old Gold, Silver and Broken Watches DES MOINES CURIO CO'S FIX-IT-SHOP 518 Grand Bvd. WHEN IN DAVENPORT GO TO THE ELITE CAFE FOR GOOD MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS ALSO BARBER SHOP & POOLHALL 516 Harrison Street Mr. & Mrs. D. H. JOHNSON DAVENPORT, IOWA Fowler Brothers EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS Successor to JONES & SAMUELS FRANK F. FOWLER L. FOWLER Embalmer and Director Manager Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No. 8 THE MEGRO SOLDIER. The colored troops have been called out to fight for Uncle Sam, Nor yet have they exemption claimed, but answered here I am, And boldly donned the uniform to fulfil honor's call, And plant the true democracy around the world for all. For ages their parents there were stig- matized as slaves; They all of them were treated as only common pests, But they entered with a spirit that showed an honest zest. And now they cross the ocean and for liberty they'll stand Defy the sub, the gas, the shell, till in Germany they land. And there with equal valor, with all their pep and vim, Uphold the glorious honors their fathers left to him. In the bloody siege of Yorktown, and the war with Mexico, In our dark hour of rebellion where blood ran to and fro, In San Juan and Carrizal they also there won fame, And our heroes that have gone today will surely do the same. Now I wonder when the war is o'er and they come marching home, When all the boys return again and seek in peace to roam, When north and south with heart and soul shall join in one acclaim, Pronouncing everlasting love for those that won fame: Yes, I wonder if the south will take the negro by the hand NOTICE. All members of the Virginia Picnic Association will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Owing to the high cost of living, we, the Virginia Picnic Association, at a regular meeting held at the home of S. C. Cary, that we will hold a family picnic this year. All members are requested to bring your baskets well filled. Picnic will be held at Union Park Monday, September 2, 1918. Our next meeting will be held at the S. C. Cary home, 2715 Oxford St, August 11 at 4 p.m. All members wishing to join will be at that meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. C. H. Rogne, President; W. K. Perry, Vice President; W. W. White, Financial Secretary; Mrs. Bell Drew, Treasurer; C. P. Jones, Recording Secretary. Dear Co-workers: Will all heads of departments have your work in the hands of club members not later than the second week in September. Owing to war activities, we are very busy women, and if we do justice to these outlines as prepared by you, we must have time for their study. If the outgoing chairman did not present to you the outline for this year, please communicate with her at once in order that, if they have not prepared an outline, your may do so. Since you as present chairman will no doubt feel responsible for the work. Let us not spend so much time this year in organizing new clubs in towns where clubs exist. But let us put forth ever, effort to fill up the ranks of the present clubs with the many worthy and desirable women all about the state. Not so many clubs; more active women in the clubs. Le t us double our present club ranks and all work together, one great harmonious body of humanity open for suggestions of all kinds for the betterment of the state and nation. If we find a plan working well in any branch pass it on to others that they Bradford's Barber Shop 226 W. 53rd 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 Services Golden Rule Prices PHONE MARKET 1488 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa State Capitol Bldg Hist-ice Root THE B DES MOINE too may be benefited. By so doing living up to our beauti- ful motto—Sowing Seeds of Kindness and Lifting As We Climb. It alone speaks volumes. UNCLE MARTHA F. WHITE, State Pres. I. S. F. C. W. C., Indianola, Iowa. There is being erected a church edifice on the corner of 12th and Crocker Sts., which when completed will be one of the most substantially built and best equipped structures of its kind, for colored folk, west of the Mississippi river. This building will be used as a social center for the citizens and colored soldiers from Camp Dodge. It will contain rest rooms, reading rooms, shower baths, dining room, kitchen, day nursery, empolyment bureau, etc. The African Methodist denomination has flourished in the state of Iowa since 1872. The local congregation has worshipped at Second and Center Streets in a frame building for forty years. The prosperous city of Des Moines has attracted large numbers of our people within her gates, the recent migration from the southland has swelled our colored population many times over, and the colored churches have grown in proportion. It does not take a prophet to tell what the reconstruction period of the world shall bring, even to Des Moines. The present location and accommodations of St. Paul A. M. E. church are inadequate to meet the demands of this growing congregation. It is impossible to estimate the value of a community church. It acts not only as a help and inspiration to the neighborhood but to the city at large. The new St. Paul stands in a radii of 700 or more colored families and is one of the best located colored churches of the city, and is in a position to serve the city in its numerous campaigns for civic righteous or in what ever capacity it may see best. The location of one of the largest cantonments in our midst, has brought thousands of colored men to our city. St. Paul A. M. E. church has played host to hundreds. Twenty-five young men took part in our C. E. last evening and declared their allegiance to God and their country. The service was most inspiring. Our service flag which hangs on the front wall bears silent testimony of the men this church has sent to the front to fight for God and democracy. The pastor has caused to be printed the name of the church on the parsonage doorstep, that he may be able to serve some one who needs his help and advice. The church is nearing completion and it is necessary that they raise $5,000.00 to meet the pressing demands. The congregation has worked heroically, laying on the altar as large a sum as $250 on one Sabbath day. Appeals have been made through the columns of the Register for financial assistance from our white fellow citizens, some few have responded, but we are not discouraged and neither do we feel that you are turning a deaf ear to your colored brethren's appeal. We come to you again asking that 500 white philanthropists of Des Moines send to our address $5.00 or more, if you believe in the future of the young negro of this city and of this country, and you will be received by the Secretary of the Trustee Board, O. L. Glass, Sixth Ave. The pastor is grateful for the assistance rendered by the business men of Des Moines and have their names and amount of money given to be deposited in the archives of the new St. Paul. Yours for Christ and humanity, S. L. BIRT, Pastor St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 1213 Crocker St. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. Cornelius Thomas has been quite ill for the past week. Mrs. Carrie Thomas Griffith of Topeka, Kansas, is here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas. Mrs. Lula Miller McCarthy of Hawkeye is at the parental Thomas home. Mr. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in Albia this week. A number from Buxton have been in Albai the past week. Miss Ruth Lewis of Ottumwa and Corporal Byron Williams of Camp Dodge were Sunday evening guests of the Misses Lewis. Corporal Eldist S. Walls of Camp Dodge, came down Saturday night and was accompanied to Moulton by Mrs Walls for a visit with relatives. Mrs Walls remained for an indefinite time. Corporal Walls was also a visitor in Albia last Sunday and attended services Sunday morning at the A. M. E. church. Organization of Roman Army. The Roman army was divided into legions, the number of which varied. Each was under six tribunal or "chief captains," who commanded by turn. The legion was subdivided into ten cohorts, the cohort into three maniples, and the maniple into two centuries. The century originally confined 100 men, as the term implies, but subsequently from 50 to 110 men according to the strength of the legion. too may be benefited. ALBIA NEWS. BYS MOINES, IOWA, FRI UNCLE SAM'S June 8, 1918 Rev. S. L. Birt. Dear Reverend: I am now in Camp Upton, N. Y. I miss hearing your sermons Sunday. I did not feel right, as I had been accustomed to hearing your sermons ever since I had been at Camp Dodge. I had begun to feel that I was one of your members. I was very sorry to leave. It was your sermons that kept me from going astray during my short stay in the army. I have met with many temptations since I have been in the army, but I would think of the many good things that I would hear you say in your sermons each Sunday. You preached one sermon a few Sundays ago that had had more impression upon my life than anything else. Subject was “Be Strong.” I really do believe through that sermon I have become stronger able to keep from yielding to temptations. I wish that every soldier boy could have heard that sermon. I also remember your advice to the soldiers in one of your sermons, which was to first make a soldier for Christ, then you would sure be a better soldier for Uncle Sam. Reverend, I hope that you may live long to preach such sermons, for they will be the life of our young people. I do believe that if we had more preachers like you to advise our young people frankly as you do, that the lives of our young people would soon be revolutionized. Instead of so many hunting places of amusement more would find pleasure in attending church, Sunday school and other various church auxiliaries. All the boys of 366 Inf. that attended your church ask that you and your people continue to pray for them. They are always talking about you. They also send greeting to the good people of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Very truly yours for the cause of Christ, Sergeant A. J. Cunningham. FORT DODGE. Mr. Walter Dishman and daughter of Elgin, Ill., are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Dishman. Miss Eva West was married to Mr. Willis Thomas Sunday, August 4. We wish them much success. Mrs. Alice Chilene and Miss Mary Wallace are visiting their sister, Mrs. Frank Perkins. The A. M. E. mission had joint services with the Salvation Army people Sunday night and it was a very spiritual meeting. The K. P. will give a banquet Thursday evening at the O. F. Hall. The Fort Dodge Improvement Club had a lawn social Monday evening on the tennis courts. A large crowd was out. Mr. George Perkins has been appointed as food assistant organizer of this county by H. B. Wright. Rev. Wade of Des Moines preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gay. Miss Cecil Johnson of Des Moines is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Ollie Buckner. Anyone wishing to send news in call 1425 Green. GALESBURG ILLINOIS Rev. A. J. Carey of Chicago spoke at A. M. E. church as a representative for Mayor Thompson of Chicago, who is running for Senator from Illinois. August 4 was quarterly meeting at Allen Chapel. They report a grand meeting with good attendance. Presiding Elder McCracken and Rev. Wharton of Monmouth were present. The social given at the home of Miss I. Shoots, benefit of the church, was a grand success. The As You Will Club gave a picnic at Highland Park Thursday afternoon. All report a grand time. Delicacies of the season were served. Honor guests were Mrs. M. E. Maolne of Canada and Mrs. Horn of Chicago. Mr. Marion Anderson returned home from Chicago Sunday accompanied by his nephew of Chicago, Charles Watkins. Mrs. Chas. Anderson returned home Tuesday after a week's visit in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Dewey, formerly of this city, now of Rock Island, accompanied by Miss B. Edmunds, spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. A. Hawkins spent the week end in Minneapolis. She was accompanied back home by her daughter, Mrs. G. Dunlap. A number of young people gave a party at Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening. Music was furnished by Crawfords Jazz Orchestra. All report a grand time. Out of town guests were Miss C. Mayfield of Monroe and Mr. C. Berry who is in training at Houston, Texas. Mrs. C. M. Webster and sons Trimon James and Henry, left for an extended visit in Kentucky Sunday. Mrs. G. Dunlap and Miss H. Wilson spent Sunday in Monmouth. Mrs. Malone of Canada who is visit- MAIL POUCH ing in the city is sepending a few days in Keokuk. Mrs. C. Anderson attended the funeral of Mr. D. Davis in Monmouth Sunday. Messrs. Perry and Odel Fletcher attended the celebration in Quincy Monday. They report a grand time. Mrs. H. Prutt spent Thursday in Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. S. Anderson of Hannibal were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter. Mr. H. Copening and C. Lane, who were drafted, returned home, not passing in examination. Miss H. Harper returned to Prophets Town Sunday. CLINTON Mrs. Wesley Porter was called to Paris, Mo., a few days ago on account of the death of a brother. Mrs. Nora Harris left for her home in Chicago last week after a several days' visit with her sister, Mrs. Holly land Williams. Mr. A. Brown, formerly of Oskaloosa, has accepted a lucrative position in Clinton. He was joined recently by his wife. We welcome them to Clinton circles. Mr. Norman Payne, who left with the last quota of colored boys for Camp Dodge, has returned home. Miss Naomi Reed is spending her vacation with relatives in Paris, Mo. Mrs. G. Humphrey and little daughter of Marshalltown, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Williams. Mr. M. O. Culberson has accepted a position as night assistant baggage man at the C. & N. W. Ry. Mr. J. T. Bass, a former resident of Mason City, is nicely located at 408 N. 2nd St., where he will be pleased to meet any of his old friends who chance to pass through the city at his torsorial parlor. Wm. H. Van Derzee, a blind evangelist of Topeka, Kansas, spent a portion of last week in Clinton, preaching Sunday morning at the Christian church (white) and Bethel-A. M. E. church in the evening. Mr. Van Derzee was a resident of Clinton several years ago, being the first S. S. Superintendent of the A. M. E. church. The subscribers in Clinton as a rule have done well in paying their obligations. With a few exceptions every one has paid up. A recent order from the government is to the effect that all subscriptions in the future must be paid in advance. For some time the government demand has been that no subscription be allowed to become delinquent, under penalty of subscription cancellation. We hope no one in Clinton will allow their paper to be stopped on account of non-payment. This the publisher will have to do unless obligations are met in reasonable time. Rev. W. W. Williams officiated last week at the wedding of Mr. Clarence Gamble and Miss Lenora Smith, both of Davenport, the ceremony taking place at the parsonage. Mr. Le Roy Watts left with the Aug. 1st quota for Camp Dodge. Mrs. Chas. Thompson received the sad news of the serious illness of her moth last week. 08KAL008A. IOWA The C. W. Willing Workers met at the home of Mrs. Eugene Richardson Wednesday afternoon. Next week they meet at the home of Mrs. Arthur Crowder. Mrs. Stella Nash, daughter Miss Bessie and son, Master Lloyd, of Centerville, are guests of Mrs. Julia Taylor. They leave this week for Osceola. Miss Ruth Kiner of Beacon remains about the same. Mrs. Belle Bush has improved. Mrs. Eva Roper passed through the city Thursday, enroute to Muscatine, called there by the death of her father, Lincoln Taylor. Communication from Private Guy W. Hackley reports him and other Oskaloosa lads in training camp, fine and enjoying life hugely. Guy says "This is the life." MASON CITY, IOWA. The Reeler and Penney families gave a small picnic for Mr. Theodore Penney, who had been here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs E. J. Penney and brothers and sisters. He came here from Philadelphia to see his brother Ernest before he left for war. Mr. Theodore Penney is a prohibition officer, and he had to leave last Friday to report for work and he went by the way of Des Moines to tell his brother Ernest goodbye, who is at Camp Dodge. The 22nd Annual Grnd Session of the International Order of Twelve was held here last week. ELECTED OFFICERS. Chief Grand Master—Edward Roberson, Marshalltown. Grand High Priestess—Mattie Brooks, Des Moines. Vice Grand Mentor—J. W. Martin, Centerville. Vice Grand Priestess—Maud Wilkerson, Des Moines. Chief Grand Scribe—Robert Jackson, Marshalltown. Chief Grand Recorder—Maud M. Brewton, Mason City. Chief Grand Treasurer—E. N. Warren, Des Moines. Grand Presiding Prince—J. R. Roberts, Des Moines. Chief Grand Orator—S. Bates, Des Moines. Chief Grand Priestess—Emma Martin, Centerville. Grand Inner Sentinel—Ida Smith, Mason City. POINTED OFFICERS. APPPOINTED OFFICES. Grand Drill Master—J. H. Reynolds, Des Moines. Grand Color Bearer—R. Webb, Des Moines. Chief Grand Sentinel—Ed Powel, Des Moines. Chief Grand Guards—Roy Walker, Des Moines; G. W. Guy, Clinton; Wilson Foster, Mason City. Chief Grand Judges—S. Rodgers, Des Moines; Leroy Woolrich, Mason City; Fred Mitchell, Mason City. Chief Grand Judges—Emma Garth, Des Moines; Adellia Wilson, Keokuk; Bessie Jackson, Des Moines; Susie London, Buxton. Chief Grand Tribunes—Mattie Green, Ottumtia; Nancy Smith, Des Moines; Etta May Smith, Des Moines. DAVENPORT ITEMS. The Colored Women's unit for Red Cross work have closed their work rooms until the first Friday in Septeuber. Bethel A. M. E. church had its annual tag day two weeks ago. The receipts of the day far surpassed any previous effort. Rev. C. R. Waters and his splendid band of workers are to be congratulated. Twelve more of our boys left last week for Camp Dodge. The Red Cross gave a splendid farewell for the draftees, at which time addresses were delivered by Mr. Cal Walkup of Moline, Ill., Mrs. Gertrude Stevens of Kansas, and Mrs. S. V. Bean of Crystal City, Mo. Responded to by Mr. Harry Roberts, one of the draftees. The Red Cross presented each boy with a soldier's belt. Just before the refreshments were served Mrs. Wm. Samuels raised the service flag, which contained thirty-four stars. Mr. Alfred Allen, formerly of this city, but a resident of Colorado for a number of years, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen, last week. Mr. E. Dimitry was a business visitor in Chicago last week. Mrs. Emma Robinson was hostess to the T. L. O. club last week at which time Mrs. Lenore Shepard made a splendid report of the National Association of Colored Women's clubs, held in Denver, Colo., last month. Rev. and Mrs. F. K. Nickolson, Mrs. Amanda Chesterfield and Mrs. Wm. Samuels, were in Muscatine last Wednesday, the guests of Mrs. Thompson and her daughters. They report a fine time. Mrs. Fay Majors and son Norman have gone to their home in Fairfield to remain indefinitely. Mrs. S. B. Johnson entertained a number of ladies last Tuesday as a social courtesy to Mrs. Gertrude Stevens of Kansas and Mrs. Hicks of Chicago. Miss Bland of Keokuk was a house guest of Miss Marie Wilkerson last week. Earl Baker, who is in camp at Camp Dodge, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kellis Baker last Sunday. But the Dollar to Work When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. OTTUMWA BRIEFS An enjoyable lawn social was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Miller Hughes, for benefit of the Second Baptist church. Mrs. George Lewis Sr., returned home after a pleasant visit with her sons and other relatives in Minneapolis, Minn. A theatre party was given to honor Mrs. John Cheshire and her two daughters, Mrs. Tina Abner and Mrs. Florence Williams, Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson, host and hostess. The Benevolent Society will meet at Mrs. John Cheshire, the temporary social center of the club, until further notice is given, by Mrs. Cheshire, the president. Mr. Earl Wagner of Chicago, Ill., is in the city to pay a brief visit to his mother and other relatives. Mr. Wagner and his mother and grandmother, Mrs. George Wagner and Mrs. Anna Robinson, respectively, will leave this week for Omaha, Nebr., on business. Mrs. Walter Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., was the house guest of Mrs. Helena Downey, Mrs. Johnson's cousin. She left Saturday for her home by the way The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents of St. Louis, Mo. Attorney S. Jue Brown, of Des Moines, a former Ottumwa young man and prominent lawyer of the state, came home again and all his friends that saw him were as usual glad, and all that missed seeing him, are regretting that they too could not help give him the hearty welcome he so much deserves. Mr. Brown paid a visit to both of the churches. He left Sunday evening for a business trip in Chicago. The Rebecca Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Emma Franklin on Randolph St. Fried chicken and all that makes it a successful meal was served. Miss Blanche Bell of Chicago, left Saturday night for her home, after reporting a pleasant visit with friends. Miss Ruth Leyis left Sunday afternoon for Minneapolis, Minn., for a visit with relatives. Her stay there will be indefinite. Rev. Wm. A. Searcy of East St. Louis was a visitor this week in the city, the guest of his father and mother-in-law on Ferry St., and left Friday evening for his home. While in the city he was somewhat indisposed, having just recently recovered from a severe illness and nervous breakdown. The picnic planned by some young people in his honor was regrettfully postponed on account of the threatening weather. But on one evening of his brief visit he was given a surprised greeting by some of the young members of his former pastor. Dr. C. L. Cheatam left the city Sunday evening to answer to a call from Uncle Sam. Dr. Cheatam has served in the army in the past and expects to take up a government position in the near future. He will be in Chicago for a few days. Mrs. Elizabeth Downey, 519 Kruger St., left Saturday evening for Chicago, Ill., to visit with her son, Mr. George Downey. The over-Sunday visitors from Camp Dodge in the service of the U. S. A. were Mr. Byron Williams, Mr. Charles Johnson and Mr. Cleveland Stewart. Glad to welcome you, boys; come again with others who need cheering. Ottumwa is willing to do her bit. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson died one last Monday, August 5th. Little Florence Atlas's funeral was held from the residence in Garfield Park, Rev. R. M. Cato officiating. Interment was in Ottumwa cemetery. Rev. B. H. Cato ohas been under the doctor's care for the past three weeks, although he has been about his duties. Mrs. James Robinson has returned home after a pleasant visit with her mother and other relatives in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Stella Nash of Kansas City, Mo., and little daughter and son are visiting at the residence of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson. Gett's Standing In Rome In Rome the cat gave the first evidence of predatory instincts and his value as a mite destroyer. Agathicus, whose pet partridge had been killed and eaten by a cat, denounces him as one of the devouring dogs of Actaeon. Pliny and Pallidius praise him for his destruction of mice and rats, while Caesar's soldiers carried the faces of cats emblazoned on their banners. Pelican's Habits. The pelican is commendably regular in his habits. The parent birds catch fish, and, after entering their fill, fly to their young, who eat by thrusting their bills down the mother's throat and feasting on the half-digested food. CASH PAID For old Gold, Silver and Broken Watches DES MOINES CURIO CO'S FIX-IT-SHOP 518 Grand Bvd. BARBER SHOP & POOLHALL 516 Barrison Street Mr. & Mrs. R. H. JOHNSON DAVENPORT, IOWA Fowler Brothers EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS Successor to JONES & SAMUELS FRANK P. FOWLER Embalmer and Director L. FOWLER Manager Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander THE NEGRO SOLDIER The colored troops have been called out to fight for Uncle Sam. Nor yet have they exemption claimed, but answered here I am, And boldly donned the uniform to fulfill honor's call, And plant the true democracy around the world for all. They're mostly from the southland where they were born and raised, For ages their parents there were stigmatized as slaves; They all of them were treated as only common pests, But they entered with a spirit that showed an honest zest. And now they cross the ocean and for liberty they'll stand Defy the sub, the gas, the shell, till in Germany they land, And there with equal valor, with all their nep and vim, Uphold the glorious honors their fathers left to him. In the bloody siege of Yorktown, and the war with Mexico, In our dark hour of rebellion where blood ran to and fro, In San Juan and Carizal they also there won fame, And our heroes that have gone today will surely do the same. Now I wonder when the war is o'er and they come marching home, When all the boys return again and seek in peace to roam, When north and south with heart and soul shall join in one acclaim, Pronouncing everylasting love for those that won the fame: that won them fame, Yes, I wonder if the south will take the negro by the hand And say "For years you've been a slave but now you are a man." NOTICE. All members of the Virginia Picnic Association will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Owing to the high cost of living, we, the Virginia Picnic Association, at a regular meeting held at the home of S. C. Cary, that we will hold a family picnic this year. All members are requested to bring your baskets well filled. Picnic will be held at Union Park Monday, September 2, 1918. Our next meeting will be held at the S. C. Cary home, 215 Oxford St., August 11 at 4 p.m. All members wishing to join will be at that meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. C. H. Rogue, President; W. K. Perry, Vice President; W. W. White, Financial Secretary; Mrs. Bell Drew, Treasurer; C. P. Jones, Recording Secretary. Dear Co-workers: Will all heads of departments have your work in the hands of club members not later than the second week in September. Owing to war activities, we are very busy women, and if we do justice to these outlines as prepared by you, we must have time for their study. If the outgoing chairman did not present to you the outline for this year, please communicate with her at once in order that, if they have not prepared an outline, your may do so. Since you as present chairman will no doubt feel responsible for the work. Let us not spend so much time this year in organizing new clubs in towns where clubs exist. But let us put forth every effort to fill up the ranks of the present clubs with the many worthy and desirable women all about the state. Not so many clubs; more active women in the clubs. Let us double our present club ranks and all work together, one great harmonious body of humanity open for suggestions of all kinds for the betterment of the state and nation. If we find a plan working well in any branch pass it on to others that they Bradford's Barber Shop 228 W. 30th Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, Prow A LINE OF TUBACCO, CREAMS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal. 1916 737 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director Golden Rule Services Golden Rule Prices PHONE MARKET 1408 600 Eight Street Den Moton, Iowa State Capitol Bldg Hist Root THE B DES MOINE By so doing living up to our beautiful motto—Sowing Seeds of Kindness and Lifting As We Climb. It alone speaks volumes. NEW CHURCH BEING ERECTED BY THE AFRICAN METHODIST PEOPLE. There is being erected a church edifice on the corner of 12th and Crocker Sts., which when completed will be one of the most substantially built and best equipped structures of its kind, for colored folk, west of the Mississippi river. This building will be used as a social center for the citizens and colored soldiers from Camp Dodge. It will contain rest rooms, reading rooms, shower baths, dining room, kitchen, day nursery, employment bureau, etc. The African Methodist denomination has flourished in the state of Iowa since 1872. The local congregation has worshipped at Second and Center Streets in a frame building for forty years. The prosperous city of Des Moines has attracted large numbers of our people within her gates, the recent migration from the southland has swelled our colored population many times over, and the colored churches have grown in proportion. It does not take a prophet to tell what the reconstruction period of the world shall bring, even to Des Moines. The present location and accommodations of St. Paul A. M. E. chureh are inadequate to meet the demands of this growing congregation. It is impossible to estimate the value of a community church. It acts not only as a help and inspiration to the neighborhood but to the city at large. The new St. Paul stands in a radii of 700 or more colored families and is one of the best located colored churches of the city, and is in a position to serve the city in its numerous campaigns for civic righteous or in what ever capacity it may see best. The location of one of the largest cantonments in our midst, has brought thousands of colored men to our city. St. Paul A. M. E. church has played host to hundreds. Twenty-five young men took part in our C. E. last evening and declared their allegiance to God and their country. The service was most inspiring. Our service flag which hangs on the front wall bears silent testimony of the men this church has sent to the front to fight for God and democracy. The pastor has caused to be printed the name of the church on the parsonage doorstep, that he may be able to serve some one who needs his help and advice. The church is nearing completion and it is necessary that they raise $5,000.00 to meet the pressing demands. The congregation has worked heroically, laying on the altar as large a sum as $250 on one Sabbath day. Appeals have been made through the columns of the Register for financial assistance from our white fellow citizens, some few have responded, but we are not discouraged and neither do we feel that you are turning a deaf ear to your colored brethren's appeal. We come to you again asking that 500 white philanthropists of Des Moines send to our address $5.00 or more, if you believe in the future of the young negro of this city and of this country, and you will be received by the Secretary of the Trustee Board, O. L. Glass, Sixth Ave. The pastor is grateful for the assistance rendered by the business men of Des Moines and have their names and amount of money given to be deposited in the archives of the new St. Paul. Yours for Christ and humanity, S. L. BIRT, Pastor St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 1213 Crocker St. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. Cornelius Thomas has been quite ill for the past week. Mrs. Carrie Thomas Griffith of Topeka, Kansas, is here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas. Mrs. Lula Miller McCarthy of Hawkeye is at the parental Thomas home. Mr. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in Albia this week. A number from Buxton have been in Albia the past week. Miss Ruth Lewis of Ottumwa and Corporal Byron Williams of Camp Dodge were Sunday evening guests of the Misses Lewis. Corporal Eldist S. Walls of Camp Dodge, came down Saturday night and was accompanied to Moulton by Mrs. Walls for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Walls remained for an indefinite time. Corporal Walls was also a visitor in Albia last Sunday and attended services Sunday morning at the A. M. E. church. Organization of Roman Army. The Roman army was divided into legions, the number of which varied. Each was under six tribunal or "chief captains" who commanded by turns. The legion was subdivided into ten cohorts, the cohort into three maniples and the maniple into two centuries. The century originally contained 100 men, as the term implies, for subsequently from 50 to 100 men, according to the strength of the legion. too may be benefited. ALRIA NEWS. BYS MOINES, IOWA, FRI UNCLE SAM'S MAIL POUCH June 8, 1918 Rev. S. L. Birt, Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Reverend: I am now in Camp Upton, N. Y. I miss hearing your sermons Sunday. I did not feel right, as I had been accustomed to hearing your sermons ever since I had been at Camp Dodge. I had begun to feel that I was one of your members. I was very sorry to leave. It was your sermons that kept me from going astray during my short stay in the army. I have met with many temptations since I have been in the army, but I would think of the many good things that I would hear you say in my sermons each Sunday. You preached one sermon a few Sundays ago that has had more impression upon my life than anything else. Subject was "Be Strong." I really do believe through that sermon I have become stronger able to keep from yielding to temptations. I wish that every soldier boy could have heard that sermon. I also remember your advice to the soldiers in one of your sermons, which was to first make a soldier for Christ, then you would sure be a better soldier for Uncle Sam. Reverend, I hope that you may live long to preach such sermons, for they will be the life of our young people. I do believe that if we had more preachers like you to advise our young people frankly as you do, that the lives of our young people would soon be revolutionized. Instead of so many hunting places of amusement more would find pleasure in attending church, Sunday school and other various church auxiliaries. All the boys of 366 Inf. that attended your church ask that you and your people continue to pray for them. They are always talking about you. They also send greeting to the good people of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. uly yours for the cause of Christ Sergeant A. J. Cunningham. Mr. Walter Dishman and daughter of Elgin, Ill., are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Dishman. Miss Eva West was married to Mr. Willis Thomas Sunday, August 4. We wish them much success. Mrs. Alice Chilene and Miss Mary Wallace are visiting their sister, Mrs. Frank Perkins. The A. M. E. mission had joint services with the Salvation Army people Sunday night and it was a very spiritual meeting. The K. P. will give a banquet Thursday evening at the O. F. Hall. The Fort Dodge Improvement Club had a lawn social Monday evening on the tennis courts. A large crowd was out. Mr. George Perkins has been appointed as food assistant organizer of this county by H. E. Wright. Rev. Wade of Des Moines preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gay. Miss Cecil Johnson of Des Moines is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Ollie Buckner. Mrs. Pansy Perkins and son are back viting relatives and friends. Mrs. Perkins will return to Missouri where she will teach school this term. Anyone wishing to send news in call 1425 Green. GALESBURG, ILLINOIS Rev. A. J. Carey of Chicago spoke at A. M. E. church as a representative for Mayor Thompson of Chicago, who is running for Senator from Illinois. August 4 was quarterly meeting at Allen Chapel. They report a grand meeting with good attendance. Presiding Elder McCracken and Rev. Wharton of Monmouth were present. The social given at the home of Miss I. Shoots, benefit of the church, was a grand success. The As You Will Club gave a picnic at Highland Park Thursday afternoon. All report a grand time. Delicacies of the season were served. Honor guests were Mrs. M. E. Maulne of Canada and Mrs. Horn of Chicago. Mr. Marion Anderson returned home from Chicago Sunday accompanied by his nephew of Chicago; Charles Watkins. Mrs. Chas. Anderson returned home Tuesday after a week's visit in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Dewey, formerly of this city, now of Rock Island, accompanied by Miss B. Edmunds, spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. A. Hawkins spent the week end in Minneapolis. She was accompanied back home by her daughter, Mrs. G. Dunlap. A number of young people gave a party at Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening. Music was furnished by Crawfords Jazz. Orchestra. All report a grand time. Out of town guests were Miss C. Mayfield of Monroe and Mr. C. Berry who is in training at Houston, Texas. Mrs. C. M. Webster and sons Timon James and Henry, left for an extended visit in Kentucky Sunday. Mrs. G. Dunlap and Miss H. Wilson spent Sunday in Minneapolis. Mrs. Midgley of Canada who is visit ing in the city is sepnding a few days in Keokuk. Mrs. C. Anderson attended the funeral of Mr. D. Davis in Monmouth Sunday. Messrs. Perry and Odel Fletcher attended the celebration in Quincy Monday. They report a grand time. Mrs. H. Pruitt spent Thursday in Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. S. Anderson of Hannibal were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter. Mr. H. Copening and C. Lane, who were drafted, returned home, not passing in examination. Miss H. Harper returned to Prophets Town Sunday. CLINTON Mrs. Wesley Porter was called to Paris, Mo., a few days ago on account of the death of a brother. Mrs. Nora Harris left for her home in Chicago last week after a several days' visit with her sister, Mrs. Holland Williams. Mr. A. Brown, formerly of Oskaloosa, has accepted a lucrative position in Clinton. He was joined recently by his wife. We welcome them to Clinton circles. Mr. Norman Payne, who left with the last quota of colored boys for Camp Dodge, has returned home. Miss Naomi Reed is spending her vacation with relatives in Paris, Mo. Mrs. G. Humphrey and little daughter of Marshalltown, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Williams. Mr. M. O. Culberson has accepted a position as night assistant baggage man at the C. & N. W. Rv. Mr. J. T. Bass, a former resident of Mason City, is nicely located at 408 N. 2nd St., where he will be pleased to meet any of his old friends who chance to pass through the city at his torsorial parlor. Wm. H. Van Derzee, a blind evangelist of Topeka, Kansas, spent a portion of last week in Clinton, preaching Sunday morning at the Christian church (white) and Bethel A. M. E. church in the evening. Mr. Van Derzee was a resident of Clinton several years ago, being the first S. S. Superintendent of the A. M. E. church. The subscribers in Clinton as a rule have done well in paying their obligations. With a few exceptions every one has paid up. A recent order from the government is to the effect that all subscriptions in the future must be paid in advance. For some time the government demand has been that no subscription be allowed to become delinquent, under penalty of subscription cancellation. We hope no one in Clinton will allow their paper to be stopped on account of non-payment. This the publisher will have to do unless obligations are met in reasonable time. Rev. W. W. Williams officated last week at the wedding of Mr. Clarence Gamble and Miss Lenora Smith, both of Davenport, the ceremony taking place at the parsonage. Mr. Le Roy Watts left with the Aug. 1st quota for Camp Dodge. Mrs. Chas. Thompson received the sad news of the serious illness of her moth last week. OSKALOOSA. IOWA. The C. W. Willing Workers met at the home of Mrs. Eugene Richardson Wednesday afternoon. Next week they meet at the home of Mrs. Arthur Crowder. Mrs. Stella Nash, daughter Miss Bessie and son, Master Lloyd, of Centerville, are guests of Mrs. Julia Taylor. They leave this week for Osceola. Miss Ruth Kiner of Beacon remains about the same. Mrs. Belle Bush has improved. Mrs. Eva Roper passed through the city Thursday, enroute to Muscatine, called there by the death of her father, Lincoln Taylor. Communication from Private Guy W. Hackley reports him and other Oskaloosa lads in training camp, fine and enjoying life hugely. Guy says "This is the life." MASON CITY, IOWA The Reeler and Penney families gave a small picnic for Mr. Theodore Penney, who had been here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs E. J. Penney and brothers and sisters. He came here from Philadelphia to see his brother Ernest before he left for war. Mr. Theodore Penney is a prohibition officer, and he had to leave last Friday to report for work and he went by the way of Des Moines to tell his brother Ernest goodbye, who is at Camp Dodge. The 22nd Annual Grand Session of the International Order of Twelve was held here last week. ELECTED OFFICERS. Chief Grand Master—Edward Roberson, Marshalltown. Grand High Priestess—Mattie Brooks, Des Moines. Vice Grand Mentor—J. W. Martin, Centerville. Chief Grand Orator—S. Bates, Des Moines. Chief Grand Priestess—Emma Martin, Centerville. Grand Inner Sentinel—Ida Smith, Mason City. APPOINTED OFFICERS. Grand Drill Master—J. H. Reynolds, Des Moines. Grand Color Bearer—R. Webb, Des Moines. Chief Grand Sentinel—Ed Powel, Des Moines. Chief Grand Guards—Roy Walker, Des Moines; G. W. Guy, Clinton; Wilson Foster, Mason City. Chief Grand Judges—S. Rodgers, Des Moines; Leroy Woolrieh, Mason City; Fred Mitchell, Mason City. Chief Grand Judges—Emma Garth, Des Moines; Adellia Wilson, Keokuk; Bessie Jackson, Des Moines; Susie London, Buxton. Chief Grand Tribunes—Mattie Green, Ottumwa; Nancy Smith, Des Moines; Etta May Smith, Des Moines. DAVENPORT ITBMS The Colored Women's unit for Red Cross work have closed their work rooms until the first Friday in September. Bethel A. M. E. church had its annual tag day two weeks ago. The receipts of the day far surpassed any previous effort. Rev. C. R. Waters and his splendid band of workers are to be congratulated. Twelve more of our boys left last week for Camp Dodge. The Red Cross gave a splendid farewell for the draftees, at which time addresses were delivered by Mr. Cal Walkup of Moline, Ill., Mrs. Gertrude Stevens of Kansas, and Mrs. S. V. Bean of Crystal City, Mo. Responded to by Mr. Harry Roberts, one of the draftees. The Red Cross presented each boy with a soldier's belt. Just before the refreshments were served Mrs. Win. Samuels raised the service flag, which contained thirty-four stars. Mr. Alfred Allen, formerly of this city, but a resident of Colorado for a number of years, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen, last week. Mr. Wm. Cain is in Chicago with a view of remaining, in which event Davenport loses one of its bec' citizens and the Eastern Star loses its Worthy Matron. Mr. E. Dimitry was a business visitor in Chicago last week. Mrs. Emma Robinson was hostess to the T. L. O. club last week at which time Mrs. Leone Shepard made a splendid report of the National Association of Colored Women's clubs, held in Denver, Colo., last month. Rev. and Mrs. F. K. Nickolson, Mrs. Amanda Chesterfield and Mrs. Wm. Samnels, were in Muscatine last Wednesday, the guests of Mrs. Thompson and her daughters. They report a fine time. Mrs. Fay Majors and son Norman have gone to their home in Fairfield to remain indefinitely. Mrs. S. B. Johnson entertained a number of ladies last Tuesday as a social courtesy to Mrs. Gertrude Stevens of Kansas and Mrs. Hicks of Chicago. Miss Bland of Keokuk was a house guest of Miss Marie Wilkerson last week. Earl Baker, who is in camp at Camp Dodge, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kellis Baker last Sunday. Put the Dollar to Work. When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. OTTUMWA BRIEF'S An enjoyable lawn social was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Miller Hughes, for benefit of the Second Baptist church. The surprise piece given at the residence of Mrs. Emma Gardner, in honor of iMss Bessie Owens, of Kansas City, was a complete success in every way, and all the ladies reluctantly took their leave, voting August 6th a perfect day. A theatre party was given to honor Mrs. John Cheshire and her two daughters, Mrs. Tina Abner and Mrs. Florence Williams, Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson, host and hostess. The Benevolent Society will meet at Mrs. John Cheshire, the temporary social center of the club, until further notice is given, by Mrs. Cheshire, the present. The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents of St. Louis, Mo. Attorney S. Joe Brown, of Des Moines, a former Ottumwa young man and prominent lawyer of the state, came home again and all his friends that saw him were as usual glad, and all that missed seeing him, are regretting that they too could not help give him the hearty welcome he so much deserves. Mr. Brown paid a visit to both of the churches. He left Sunday evening for a business trip in Chicago. The Rebecca Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Emma Franklin on Randolph St. Fried chicken and all that makes it a successful meal was served. Miss Blanche Bell of Chicago, left Saturday night for her home, after reporting a pleasant visit with friends. Miss Ruth Leyls left Sunday afternoon for Minneapolis, Minn., for a visit with relatives. Her stay there will be indefinite. Rev. Wm. A. Searcy of East St. Louis was a visitor this week in the city, the guest of his father and mother-in-law on Ferry St., and left Friday evening for his home. While in the city he was somewhat indisposed, having just recently recovered from a severe illness and nervous breakdown. The picnic planned by some young people in his honor was regretfully postponed on account of the threatening weather. But on one evening of his brief visit he was given a surprised greeting by some of the young members of his former pastor. Dr. C. L. Cheatam left the city Sunday evening to answer to a call from Uncle Sam. Dr. Cheatam has served in the army in the past and expects to take up a government position in the near future. He will be in Chicago for a few days. Mrs. Elizabeth Downey, 519 Kruger St., left Saturday evening for Chicago, Ill., to visit with her son, Mr. George Downey. The over-Sunday visitors from Camp Dodge in the service of the U. S. A. were Mr. Byron Williams, Mr. Charles Johnson and Mr. Cleveland Stewart. Glad to welcome you, boys; come again with others who need cheering. Ottumwa is willing to do her bit. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson died on last Monday, August 5th. Little Florence Atlas's funeral was held from the residence in Garfield Park, Rev. R. H. Cato onlooking. Interment was in Ottumwa cemetery. Rev. R. H. Cato has been under the doctor's care for the past three weeks, although he has been about his duties. Mrs. James Robinson has returned home after a pleasant visit with her mother and other relatives in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Stella Nash of Kansas City, Mo., and little daughter and son are visiting at the residence of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson. Cafe Standing In Rome In Rome the cat gave the first evidence of predatory instincts and his value as a mice destroyer. Agathicus, whose pet partridge had been killed and eaten by a cat, denounces him as one of the devouring dogs of Actaeon. Pliny and Palladius praise him for his destruction of mice and rats, while Caesar's soldiers carried the faces of cats embelloned on their banners. Biblical's Habits. The pelican is commendably regular in his habits. The parent birds catch fish, and, after eating their fill, fly to their young, who eat by thrusting their bills down the mother's throat and feasting on the half-digested food. CASH PAID For old Gold, Silver and Broken Watches DES MOINES CURIO CO'S FIX—IT—SHOP 518 Grand Bvd. WHEN IN DAVENPORT GO TO THE ELITE CAFE FOR GOOD MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS ALSO BARBER SHOP & POOL HALL 516 Harrison Street Mr. & Mrs. E. H. JOHNSON DAVENPORT, IOWA Fowler Brothers BREAKING AND FURNISHED Saleway to HWELS & SAMUELS DANIEL F. FOWLER L. FOWLER Phone Maple and 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 911 DIDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, Walnut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year . $1.50 Six months . .75 Three months . .50 All subscriptions payable in advance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to The Bystander Company. Advertising rates for display ads, 35 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 25 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting six words to a line. For churches and secret societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above-mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc., terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America, and Western Baptist Association. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. The Bystander is the only Afro-American journal published in Iowa, and the oldest west of the Mississippi River that has never missed an issue. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: This notice applies to all writers, contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write only upon one side of paper, write a plain hand and spell accurately. 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 denominations should be recognized. S imply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all and lay aside your personal whims or ideas. EDITORIALS Mr. and Mrs. Finney of Galesburg, Ill., were visitors last week in the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Murray. Mrs. Norris of Chicago, Ill., is visiting in the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Gross. Mrs. Carrie Baily of Carroll, Ia., was a visitor in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Robinson have returned from a pleasant visit in Clinton. Mrs. Toomey departed Tuesday, Aug. 6, for Des Moines, where she will join her husband, Rev. Toomey. Mrs. G. Grant and little daughter of Kansas City, arrived in the city last week for a visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Grant. Mrs. E. Wilkinson and daughter have returned from a visit in Kansas City. They were accompanied by their niece. Mrs. Howard has returned from Kansas City. Mrs. G. Sturgis has returned from Des Moines where she visited her husband, who is ill in the base hospital at Camp Dodge. Mr. Charles Prophit of Chicago, Ill. died very suddenly Thursday night. His remains were shipped to Chicago. Friday, accompanied by his wife. Sioux City Lodge No. 4655 G. U. O. of O. T. had charge of the funeral. Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield, Sioux City's noted cloutionist, and wife of Mr. C. E. Stubblefield, our mail clerk, departed last week for an indefinite stay in Chicago. She was accompanied by three of her children, Miss Vivian Stubblefield, Master Eugene and Baby Ruth Louise Burrell. Mrs. Stubblefield has been in poor health for some time and she has gone to Chicago with hopes of recovering her health. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist church will greatly miss Mrs. Stubblefield as she was a great church worker. We hope she will soon recover her health. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The First Standard Teacher's Training Class of St. Peter's A. M. E. churulished the course, making the highest standard of any class in the state. The following received state diplomas: Anna English—General average 84% Frances Duncan—General average 96% Lottie Lyde—General average—100. Maude Uptegrove—General average 92%. Mary Gratz—General average 92%. William Moden—General average 100. J. W. Collins—General average—89%. L. T. Jones—General average 88. The class graduated Wednesday night, July 31st, with an appropriate program: The Class Joem, "Gold and White," recited by Mrs. Lottie Hyde. The Class Oration, "The Student," by Mr. William Moden. Class Teacher.....Rev, T. B. Stovall Treasurer.....Mrs. Anna English Secretary.....Mrs. Maude Uptegrave The class will remain organized and be known as The Sunday School Literary Class of St. Peter's A. M. E. Church. Cure for Dysentery. "While I was in Ashland, Kansas, a gentleman overheard me speaking of Chamberlain's Colie and Diarrhoea Remedy," writes William Whitelaw, of Des Moines, Iowa. "He told me in detail of what it had done for his family, but more especially his daughter who was lying at the point of death with a violent attack of dysentery, and had been given up by the family physician. Some of his neighbors advised him to give Chamberlain's Colie and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he did, and fully believes that by doing so saved the life of his child. He stated that he had also used this remedy himself with equally gratifying results." MISSOURI PROFESSOR ENTERS Y. M. C. A. WORK STATIONED AT CAMP DODGE Professor R. S. Cobb, who has for the past ten years been active in educational work in Missouri, and who is a member of the Missouri Educational Commission, appointed by Governor Gardner in December, 1917, has accepted a secretaryship in the "Y" work and is stationed at Camp Dodge. It is expected that Prof. Cobb will station his family here. L. W. Scott returned from Chicago, where he was called very unexpectedly by the death of his brother. I must say that I feel very grateful to Rebecca Court of Calanthe No. 3, also Pythias Lodge No. 18, for the beautiful floral offerings that were forwarded to his wife. Mrs. May F. Smith. Those who left to attend the Grand Commandery Session in Chicago this week were Atty. S. Joe Brown, Atty. J. B. Rush, Editor John L. Thompson, Mr. E. T. Bank and Mr. John Rhodes. The Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on over the seat of pain is often more effectual for a lame back than a plaster and does not cost anything like as much. Small Dogs Quickest to Learn. The best kind of dogs to train to perform tricks are the smaller ones, such as terriers, poodles, spaniels, collies, and dachshunds. The poodle is the cleverest of all. Polsón for Rabbits. Polsoning by means of phosphorized grain is said to be an effective means of checking the increase of rabbits in certain parts of the British colonies. What to Give. "Give to your enemies forgiveness, to your opponent tolerance, to your friend your heart, to your child a good example, to your parents deference, and to everybody sunshine."—Selected. Plow Evolved Slowly. The plow evolved slowly from a crude instrument of wood into the steel tool of today. In many parts of the world even today a very primitive form of wooden plow is still in use. "I admit that it is much of an effort to keep your spirit from growing fat as to keep your body from growing fat," says Margaret Deland in the Woman's Home Companion. "It means making sacrifices; you will give up potatoes to keep your body light you will have to give up faultfinding and gossip to keep your heart light But the effort pays!" Instruments on an Airplane. The instruments on an airplane usually include an altimeter, for indicating the height; clock; compass; revolution indicator, showing the speed of the engine; speedometer, indicating the air speed of the airplane; and petrol and oil gauges, indicating the amount of fuel in the tanks. Exaggerated. When we reflect upon the white of an egg that has been sitting around in the refrigerator, apparently waiting to be used up in something, almost ever since we can remember, we think that all this talk about the American housewife's reckless extravagance is somewhat exaggerated after all—Columbus (Chio) State Journal. Social Etiquette. Mrs. Fashionplate—"Poor, dear Mrs. Upperton is to be buried today. Are you going to the funeral?" Mrs. Etta Quint—"I really can't you know. I have tank discovered she owed me a call." Los Angeles Times. THE BYSTANDER A Certain Recreation To the Development of Farmer, the Merchant Find Both Mental and IO STATI EXPO Des Moines, A Ten Days of I the Kind That I lates the Mind an A Certain Amount ation Is Appointment of Efficiency Merchant and the Pr idential and Physical OW ATE F POSIT Times, August 2 days of Delightful and That Inspires the Mind and Invigor ★★★★★ Recreation Is Essential To the Development of Efficiency. The Fighter, the Farmer, the Merchant and the Professional Man Can Find Both Mental and Physical Relaxation at the IOWA STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION Des Moines, August 21-30, 1918 Ten Days of Delightful Diversion of the Kind That Inspires the Soul, Stimulates the Mind and Invigorates the Body Hankinson's Auto Polo for the Movies," V Afternoon Fifteen of the Newest and of Hippodrome Each Day's Program V Display of P Auto Polo, "The Game Movies," Will Be Fee Afternoon and Even Newest and Freshest podrome and Circus Program Will Termi play of Patriotic Fire Hankinson's Auto Polo, "The Game That Is too Fast for the Movies," Will Be Featured Every Afternoon and Evening. Fifteen of the Newest and Freshest Acts in the World of Hippodrome and Circus Novelties Each Day's Program Will Terminate in a Glorious Display of Patriotic Fireworks COW TEST EXHIBIT. Dairy farmers and prospective dairymen will find much of interest and practical worth in the Cow Test Exhibit that will be featured at the Iowa State fair again this year. This particular line of endeavor is doing great things for the dairy industry of the state. The methods employed in carrying on community tests, as well as the results accomplished are plainly and convincingly set forth in these exhibits. Dairy workers cannot afford to overlook them. --- A WEEK OF MUSICAL HARMONY GRAND OPERA AND POPULAR SONGS SPECTACULAR PAGEANT AND WAR DRAMA SPLENDID PROGRAM of HORSE RACING SENSATIONAL PROGRAM OF AUTO RACING BEAUTIFUL EVENING HORSE SHOWS ertain Amount of on Is Essential nt of Efficiency. The Fighter, the nt and the Professional Man Can and Physical Relaxation at the OWA TE FAIR AND OSITION August 21-30, 1918 of Delightful Diversion of at Inspires the Soul, Stimu- d and Invigorates the Body A feast of melody for music lovers, which includes about everybody. Ten bands and orchestras. The famous Thaviu Band of international reputation; the T. Fred Henry Band, Iowa's leading musical organization; Fisher's Burlington Band; the National Drum Corps; the Royal Kealakai Hawaiians, and other music makers. The best the country has to offer in vocal harmony. The Thaviu Grand Opera Company will be accompanied by the International Ballet; the Chicago Grand Opera Singers will render the operatic favorites and also present the popular song hits of the day. A magnificent open-air pageant, the "World's War," will be presented upon a gigantic scale every evening. A great drama of thrilling interest in which 300 actors will take part. Architecturally correct to the last detail, designed to give the people of the Middle West an idea of modern war methods. Five full days of horse racing. A comprehensive program of harness races, running races, free-for-all events for both trotting and pacing teams, trotting races under saddle, etc., etc. More than thirty classes will be contested, which means six or more races each day. Two days of auto racing, Friday, August 23d, and Friday, August 30th, in which many of the most noted dirt track race drivers in the country will take part. There will be long distance contests, dash races, time events and numerous specials. It will be a carnival of speed, a demonstration extraordinary of the modern racing car. The evening Horse Shows in the Stock Pavilion will present numerous new stars of the tanbark arena. Exciting contests between the fancy harness horses and the gaited saddlers. Thrilling exhibitions by the high jumpers. Beautiful animal parades and tableaux. Everything set to music. Polo, "The Game That Is too Fast ," Will Be Featured Every noon and Evening. t and Freshest Acts in the World me and Circus Novelties m Will Terminate in a Glorious of Patriotic Fireworks Some of the finest and most attractive exhibits at the Iowa State fair of 1917 were prepared by inmates of the state institutions, penal, reformatory, etc. They will all be represented again this year, with displays of unique and useful articles in the way of manufactures, rugs, wearing apparel, canned goods, fancy work, basket ware and many other things too numerous to mention. Remember the Iowa State fair dates, August 21-30, and plan to spend a few days at this great and glorious exposition of Iowa wealth, industry and resources. Madam M. Brook's Magic Hair Grower This magic nair 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 Searle Street. SAM. BURNS When a man says he merely plays for pastime, the indications are he quits loser.-Atchison Globe. Drink a cupful of hot cocoa, without sugar, just before retiring, and you will not be troubled with sleeplessness. When in Buxton, Iowa GO TO An epigrammatist says a classical education is for conversation and the other kind for use.—Pittsburgh Dispatch. Marie Willis (at the beach)—"Kit is quite a clever social general." Jane Gillis—"Yes. She went through last season's campaign without the loss of a man."—Life. "No bachelor can understand a woman," declared Mrs. Stubkins. "Huh, you don't say so!" replied Stubkins, with a snort. "What else in the world do you suppose makes a man a bachelor?"—Judge. A clergyman, in musing on our common morality, gave vent to his feelings in this remarkable apathegm: "We're here today and away tomorrow."—Christian Register. The American apple owes much to the care of the Indian farmers, for the Indian was an able pomologist. It was not unusual 150 years ago for Indian orchards to have 1,500 trees, which all had been duly pruned and cultivated by the people we are prone to regard as nomadic savages. The peach and quince were also cultivated by them in later years. To the world the Indian introduced such fruits as the persimmon, the pawpaw, the plueapple and the Virginia strawberry. Polish Aids Shoes. Some women do not realize that a walking shoe wears better and appears well for a longer time if it is frequently polished. A new street shoe ought not to be worn much until it is polished once, for without the polish it is much more liable to be scratched than with a good polish. Especially is this true of tan shoes. 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Have you more than a normal amount of Dandruff? If so, write for MADAM C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER, which positively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling Out and starts it at once to growing. These remedies are manufactured only by The Mme. C. J. Walker M'f'g Co. 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. A SIX WEEKS TRIAL TREATMENT Send to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Orders payable to MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS WANTED. Write for terms. Madam M. Brooks's Magic Hair Grower, Des Moines, Iowa. There's a Difference. Some Strategy. Proof Conclusive Where We Are. Indiana Good Orchardista Polish Aids Shoes. TAILOR & CLEANER We have now a special sale on Men's Shirts, Caps, and Athletic Ualion Suits. COME IN AND SEE THEM 772 West 9th St. Mrs. Hattie Watkins No. 11 West 1st. Street ONE BLOCK WEST OF POST-OFFICE FOR GOOD MEALS AND GOOD ROOMS PHONE CALLS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION BUXTON, IOWA By Degrees. A man would wonder at the mighty things which have been done by degrees and gentle augmentations. Diligence and moderation are the best steps whereby to climb to any excellency.—Owen Felltham. the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule bears the name OF MIDY counterfeits. Sold by all druggists. A Complete Course by Mail or Personal Instruction. The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. We wish that every subscriber in the city would make a strong effort to pay the collector part if not all of their denquent 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 face, 121 4th St. or phone Walnut 618. For neatly furnished rooms, strangers and soldiers' wives look me over. Mrs. Cooper, 1312 Center St. Furnished rooms for rent. 750 W. 9th St. Phone Market 2031. Wanted: Hair Dresser, Poro System, to act as assistant. Give references and wages expected. Address, Mrs. Marie Byrd Jackson, 1214 Morgan St., Seuku, Iowa. T. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. The fourth and last quarter communion and quarterly conference for this conference year convened on the 5th and 5th inst. Communion Sunday was the hottest day experienced in these arts in 40 years. The thermometer registered 110 degrees, yet a large number were present and enjoyed the day. The P. E., Rev. J. W. Ferribe, was in charge and preached at the morning services to the delight of all present. dav. Frederick Douglas of Cairo, Ill., reached the communion sermon and dav. N. B. Jones preached a soul stirring and practical sermon at night. The quarterly conference was well attended by the officers and members of t. Paul. Under the leadership of the pastor, it was found that this church at raised for all purposes this quarter 4038.95. the choir, under the leadership of Miss Bomar, had contributed to this amount $480.96. The S. L. Birt Club, under the invin- le leadership of Mrs. Izora Mackey, had raised this quarter $132.18. This lab had also assisted in raising $251 in the rally, which gave them the credit to $282 for the quarter. "The St. Paul id stood third in the report. The spiral activities of the church are in the ad. St. Paul is advancing on her mees. Let those who pray attend prayer services on Wednesday night. You are needed. Pray for the peace and pro- sperity of Zion. The membership is called to work and service until we go over the top. Use every honorable means and those within the bounds of the African Methist disciplines to raise finance. Let one act indiscretely along these lines we weaken our influence or bring reach upon the cause. A C. E. League was well attended. haki men were in the majority. Let all the C. E. girls come to the League, at these men see the Christian side of the Moines. The worldly part has been inhibited. Dr. R. R. Moten and Prof. Hosmer are pleasant callers at the parsonage in Wednesday and were shown through the new church. Dr. Moten was deigned and showered compliments on the pastor and people. Mrs. Blanche Allen-Williamson, daughter of Sister Allen Allen, was turned from St. Paul last week, Rev. A. Perry in charge. The funeral was largely attended. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, of world wide time, and revered by every loyal African Methodist, will appear in this march Monday evening for the benefit of the new St. Paul. The public is invited. The pastor will be in charge Sunday D. V.) Theme: "Working in God's vineyard." Matt. 21-28. Be on time. Enjoy the hymns and finalistic service too. Mr. Palmer of Crocker St. is very sick. The Step Lively Girls Club will meet next Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Naomi Carey. The Mary Church Terrel Club will meet Monday with Miss Adah Hyde as hostess. Mr. Chas. Mr. Palmer, who has been sick for some time, is reported in a course condition. Miss Euola Thompson left Tuesday for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Mollie Watkins, of Albany, Mo. Miss Georgia Blackburn left the first of the week for Camp Upton, Long Island, where she will take up the course of Hostess House work. Mrs. Nannie Hunter of 952 14th St. E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Compllying 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. SMITH, Prop. Place will leave Monday for Lehigh, Okla., to visit her daughter, Mrs. Mable Tucker. Don't fail to hear Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the race's foremost reader, and Mme. Jean Hodges, soloist, at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Monday evening, Aug. 19th, at 8 p. m. The installation services at the Union Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. M. Toomey were very successful. The sum of $78.00 was raised. The condition of Mr. John A. Spencer, who received a paralytic stroke a week ago, is reported as improved. This will be good news to his many inquiring friends. The Y. M. G. Club entertained Sunday morning at 8 o'clock breakfast at the Donald MacRac Park, also at dinner. A great time reported. Mrs. E. K. Knox, Mrs. W. Hieronymous, Cora Knox, hostesses. Mr. L. H. Hunter, who is employed in the ordinance department of the Rock Island arsenal, and his sister, Mrs. Violet Thurman, who has returned from New York, arrived in the city Sunday a.m., where Mrs. Thurman will make her home with her parents. NEW HAIR PARLORS OPENED. Mrs. Mattie Brook has recently opened her hair dressing parlors on Center St. and is ready to take care of all customers. Mrs. Brooks is an enterprising little woman and is the manufacturer of her own hair grower, which is constantly meeting with more and more success. Her neat cosy parlors are located in the part of town that will be handy to her many and prospective patrons. MISS BROWN AND MME. HODGES IN DES MOINES. What promises to be a real treat to the citizens of this city is the dramatic recital to be given on Monday evening the 19th at 8 o'clock at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, when Miss Hallie Q. Brown, foremost reader of the race, for many years instructor of elocution at Wilberforce University, and at present vice president of the National Association of Colored Women, and Mme. Jean Hodges, noted soprano of New Zealand, appear in our city. Don't fail to hear these artists. GRAND COMMANDERY MEETS. E. T. Banks, Past Deputy Grand Commander, Atty. J. B. Rush, Eminent Commander, and John L. Thompson, Captain General, and John H. Rhodes, member of King Solomon Commandery of Knights Templar, also Atty. S. Joe Brown, Past Commander of King Solomon Commandery and High Priest of Clegggett Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, returned last evening from Chicago, where they attended the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Grand Commandery of Knights Templar for Illinois and Iowa. HOME MAKERS LEAGUE. In order to more systematize their work, the Home Makers League have assigned special representatives in each church in the city, who are Mrs. Sophia Nichols, St. Paul A. M. E.; Mrs. Hattie Carey, Bethel A. M. E.; Mrs. Esther Reynolds, Union Baptist church; Mrs. Carrie Law, Corinthian Baptist church; Mrs. Della Bryant, Maple St. Baptist church. Mrs. Manning, the president, has been very active in assisting at the various depots, especially at the Inter-Urban depot on 2nd and Grand. Mother Manning can be found at all hours of the day or night at the various depots in order to assist relatives and friends of soldiers coming into the city and others. Pursuant to a call sent out by Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Regimental Mother of the new 804th Infantry, the following women met Wednesday at 515 Mulberry St. and consented to serve as company mothers: Mesdames W. H. Lowry, Jno L. Thompson, W. H. Humburd, J. Alvin Jefferson, Jno Mayweather, G. G. Nichols, N. C. Marshal, Wm. Me Gruder, S. Bates, A. M. Rivers, J. L. Edwards, A. MeGuire, Mattie Brooks, B. Crocket, R. N. Hyde, R. F. Hogsette and Izelia Robinson. They will make their first official visit to Camp Dodge Saturday afternoon, accompanied by Miss Hallie Q. Brown and Mme. Jean Hodges, who are in the city for the recital Monday evening. Miss Adah F. Hyde, supervisor of the Crocker St. playground, was also present and presented the young woman problem to the company mothers, suggesting the organization of a Girls Volunteer Aid to assist in entertaining the young men from the camp. The offering taken at the Corinthian church when Dr. Morton spoke was devoted between Dr. Morton, the Red Cross unit and the Army Y. M. C. A. The advisory board wishes to thank the public for $5.00. The tennis court will open Thursday night with an ice cream and watermelon feast. The young men will serve you. Come and make this one of the best outings of the season. The city has donated their steam roller. Will tell you in the next issue the persons and firms that have been especially kind to us. After Thursday you can see the secretary and arrange for time and space on the ground. Committee that has charge of the social, Mr. King, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Gross and Mrs. Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jones, who formerly lived at 514 Penn Ave., have purchased themselves a lovely little home at 235 Stewprt St. Giving Happiness. To give happiness and to do good is our only law, our anchor of salvation, our beacon light and our reason for existence—Henri Frederic Aniel. THE BYSTANDER IOWA STATE FAIR MACHINERY SHOW IMPORTANT The great show of farm implements and labor-saving machinery at the Iowa State Fair, always important, will mean more than ever to the farm visitor this year. Probably no other calling in the middle West has been hit quite so hard by the withdrawal of labor for the various war activities as farming. There is but one alternative for the farmer if he is to keep production up to the standard, and that is the wider use of machine power for man power. No man can say when the war will end. One thing can be counted on with certainty and that is that labor conditions will not improve in the near future. Thousands of land operators have accepted the situation and are preparing to meet it with tractors and other labor-saving machinery. The tractor cannot solve the problem for every farmer, for certain reasons, but it can and is solving it for a large part of them. The Iowa man with the tractor notion in his head should visit the state fair and study the many different styles, makes and types. That is the only way to get satisfactory practical information and get it at first hand. There will be a great display of tractors at the fair this year, probably twice as many as ever before. And, as tractor building is an industry where the spirit of progress is very wide awake and aggressive, numerous improvements will be shown this season. A large field convenient to the fair grounds has been secured for demonstration purposes and the different machines can show for themselves. That well-known aggregation of sportsmen, Hankinson's Auto Polo, has been engaged by the Iowa State Fair management, and will put on their strenuous game every afternoon and evening of the fair. This man Hankinson, it will be remembered—he is from Kansas City; by the way—is the man who invented or originated auto polo. Whether the financial returns have been commensurate with his anticipations we cannot say, but we do know he has contributed in large measure to the joy and edification of several millions of people in one country and another. For, not satisfied with his achievements in the United States, Mr. Hankinson took his little old game and his daredevil players to other climes. He toured Japan, China, the Philippines and other foreign lands and showed the peoples a sample of real American sport. And if ever a man made the easy-going people of the Orient sit up and take notice Bill Hankinson did it with his auto polo stuff. It is a bully game, a game that is truly and typically American. It is a game that calls for a full measure of nerve on the part of the players, but more than that it demands skill, quick and keen eyes and lightning-like judgment. Hankinson declares it "too fast for the movies," which is going some, the reader will admit, but it isn't too fast for the American people. It will be featured every afternoon and again in the evening under electric lights. BEEF CATTLE AT IOWA STATE FAIR Exhibits of cattle—and other stock as well—at the state fairs can generally be gauged by prices and conditions prevailing throughout the country at the time. During a period of depression, with purebred animals moving slowly and at unsatisfactory prices, breeders take scant interest and exhibits are not nearly so numerous as when things are booming and new price records being made. Judging by past experience, the cattle show at the Iowa State Fair this year will be the most extraordinary one ever yet seen in Iowa, which is putting it strong, because the Iowa fair has become known the country over for the excellence of its stock shows. Purebred cattle never were in such demand as at present. Choice breeding animals are bringing unheard of prices at the auction sales, entire herds averaging above $1,500 in some instances. Entries of beef cattle reflect the prosperous conditions that prevail. The first stall reservations were made weeks ago, and everything indicates a record-breaking display of beef makers. GET SOME COAL POINTERS AT THE STATE FAIR. In the matter of minerals and building stone Iowa has less to boast of than some of the neighboring states, Missouri, for instance. But the Hawkeye state does "grow" considerable coal and the mines and mining department will have a nice display of "black diamonds" on exhibition at the Iowa state fair. The national fuel administrator has been telling us most emphatically that we will have to burn "home grown" coal in Iowa this year. That being true—and it is if he says so—it stands Iowa people in hand to get acquainted with the different kinds and grades produced in the state. Coal is a weighty topic, in more ways than one, and the expert coal men who will be in charge of the exhibit at the state fair can give valuable information to consumers. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Preaching school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornishian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. 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. M. 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