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THE BYSTANDER On last Monday evening, Sept. 23, the K. of P. Lodge and Court of Calanthas gave a patriotic entertainment in accord with the times. A patriotic program was rendered. The Court of Calanthas entertained at their hall in honor of Mrs. Louis Kipper, who has moved to Mason City, Iowa, to make her future home. The Court presented Mrs. Kipper with a costly and beautiful purse and a hand-painted plate, to show their appreciation of her work in the Court. Mr. Wells Fowler and son, Mr. Steven Fowler, of Chicago, III., are in the city, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Patent, son-in-law and daughter of Mr. Wells Fowler. The I. B. U. R. C. Society will entertain in honor of Mrs. Georgia Alexander, one of the society's former presidents. Miss Lydia Robinson left the city for Omaha, Neb., to visit her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson. Her stay there will be indefinite. Mrs. Thomas Allen of Luddington, Wis., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. She will leave for Chicago on business. Mrs. Latona Washington and little son, Theodore, are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Cato, uncle and aunt of Mrs. Washington. Rev. R. Rhinechart filled the pulpit at M. Zion A. M. E. Church on last Sunday morning and Rev. N. S. Page Sunday evening. Mrs. Harry Owens was hostess to a dinner to honor Mrs. Georgia Alexander last Sunday. Mrs. Eugene Bailey and Mr. George King will leave soon for Washington, D.C., where they will attend Howard University. Mrs. Georgia Alexander of Topeka, Kansas, is the popular guest of her numerous friends of Ottumwa and was entertained for a few days last week by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green spent last Sunday in Chicago, Ill. Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Abner entertained Mrs. Thomas Allen of Luddington, Wis., at dinner. Mr. Oscar Williams has returned from Omaha, Neb., where he was called to the bedside of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Robinson. Mrs. John Cheshire was hostess to a ten o'clock breakfast in honor of Mrs. Thomas Allen. Dr. B. F. Abner, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, has returned from the National Baptist convention which was held in St. Louis, Mo. He reports a grand time. They had five thousand delegates, and that that patriotism ran high. The Dorcas Sewing Circle auxiliary of Mt. Zion A. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. T. W. Davis last Friday, where they planned for an entertainment of patriotic nature, and the raising of a service flag on next Thursday. Sept. 26. Mrs. Leatha Green of Sheridan, Wyoming, is home again, the guest of Mrs. Geo. Langford. Mr. Thomas Davis, who is one of the best contractors and plasterers in the state, has gone to Richland, Iowa, on a large contract of his own. Mrs. Geo. Langford entertained Mrs. Frank Alexander and Mrs. Emma Franklin at Sunday dinner. There will be a home coming given at the Second Baptist Church on Oct. 6th LADIES WANTED! LADIES WANTED! A good Chiropodist in every modern Hairdressing Parlor will add greatly to your business and give comfort to your patrons. For terms address MRS. STEWART, Chiropodist and Food Specialist 623 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs Tel. Black 3913 Bradford's Barber Shop 228 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS All are requested to bring their dinners. There will be a quilting bee at the residence of Mr. A. Kennedy's country home. All ladies are invited. Date Oct. 4th. Please subscribe and pay for the Bystander. Ottumwa news guaranteed. CENTERVILLE NEWS The Mission Circle met Tuesday in their regular business meeting and a good number were present. The "Noble Outcast" play given Saturday night was well carried out. Every one was well pleased with the play and much credit is due Mrs. John Hicks, who was manager of the play. Refreshments were served and a neat little sum was cleared. Rev. M. Carrington preached two excellent sermons Sunday to a well filled house and all collections were fine. Every one is welcome to attend our B. Y. P. U. on Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Miss Viola Noah served dinner to several of her girl friends Sunday, Sept. 22, in honor of Miss Ruth Smith, who returned from Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. H. Griggs of Clarinda, Iowa, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. J. Nelson, of Wilson street. The social given Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Wm. Noah proved quite a success. Mrs. John Hicks, Mrs. Hazel Pennison and Mrs. John Baker were out calling on friends Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. Nelson entertained a few of her friends Monday evening at her home on Wilson street in honor of her brother, Mr. H. Griggs. Mrs. M. Mayfield and Mrs. R. Smith went out to see Bro. J. Hocking Sunday, who has been sick for some time. Mrs. Luther Benton and daughter Josephine of Kansas City, Mo., arrived in the city Monday to visit her husband and friends for a few days. Mrs. Maria Noah is reported on the sick list, and also Bro. J. Saunders. Mrs. L. Kearney served dinner to Mrs. A. Childs Sunday. Mr. George Price is improving slowly. Mrs. Susan Stewart returned to her home in Oskaloosa, Iowa, after being called here by the sickness of her granddaughter, Hazel Jiles, who is able to be up again. Mr. Johnson is able to work again. Mr. Johnny Lewis of Oskaloosa, Iowa, was visiting in the city with relatives and friends. Mr. E. F. Brown was visiting in Mystic Sunday. Mrs. L. D. Price is indisposed at this writing. Mr. Marrow (white) of Albia, who recently returned from France, spoke in our city Wednesday morning, Sept. 25. He was given a royal reception. Best Treatment for a Burn. If for no other reason, Chamberlain's Salve should be kept in every household on account of its great value in the treatment of burns. It allays the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a severe one, heals the parts without leaving a scar. This salve is also unequaled for chapped hands, sore nipples and diseases of the skin. Price, 25 cents. MACON, MO., NEWS. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ervia Harris, former Macon man and now who lives in Oakland, California, and is engaged in the work in the ship yards. His stepson writes his mother this letter. The clipping was taken from the California paper and Mr. Harris sent it to his mother in Macon, Mrs. Cora Harris. The many friends would love to hear of the success of their son, Lieutenant Norman Houston, as a soldier boy in France, as follows: OFFICER GHARMED WITH FRANCE Oakland Writes of Life Over There. The American lads "over there" are missing the hurrying rapidity of American life, according to Lieutenant Norman O. Houston of this city, who is with the headquarters detachment of the Three Hundred and Seventeenth Ammunition Train, one of the danger jobs of the war zone. Lieutenant Houston has written his mother, Mrs. Lillian Harris, 3529 East Twelfth street, telling some of the differences between the two countries as seen by the American soldier in action. The letter follows: "July 13, 1918. "Dear Ma: We have moved from our first place and are now located in a most wonderful place. It certainly has been a wonderful trip, and I would not have missed it for anything. This is a wonderful country, indented all over with beautiful valleys and pretty streams. Every place we go the water has been fine, and we have had a very nice place to stay. The people in the country treat us fine, and do not know what the word prejudice means. "The soldiers have conducted themselves nicely, and I hope they continue to do so in the future. Most of them realize the important mission they are on, so I know we will get along fine while in the country. "You do not see any large expanses of cultivated arenas, but the whole country is covered with small farms; in fact, the whole country is under cultivation. The people are very industrious, but have such strange, quaint ways; nothing like our hustling, bustling, modern cities. The railroad systems are fine, although the locomotives and cars are different from ours. A Distinguished Citizen Here MILITARIA Colonel Franklin A. Denison The above cut is a true likeness of that gallant officer, Colonel Denison, recently of Chicago, but now of the United States, who just reached our city last Sunday to go to the Military Hospital at Ft. Des Moines to recuperate in health from the front line trenches in France, from whence he came. He is gaining his health again and enjoying a much needed rest after being in the U.S. service for more than a year as colonel of the famous 8th Illinois, now known as the 370th U. S. Soldiers. When this famous regiment left Chicago last summer they were ordered to Houston, Texas, and the strained relations then existing between the two races was terrible, but Colonel Denison went there and commanded respect so that when his regiment left the white citizens expressed sorrow. They then landed in Newport News. There they had another trying time before they convinced the prejudiced white people there that they were an American soldier, good. "Climatic conditions are like California—warm in the afternoons and cool in the evenings, with a slight dew. All I can say is, I like the country (that which I have seen) fine. All of my equipment arrived O. K., including my travel bag. Do not send any packages until the mail is straightened out, as I may never receive them. The one thing you do not see much of here and that is very expensive, is candy. They need all the sugar for the soldiers. Groceries are quite high, but most of the people I have seen have their own farms, so need very few groceries. "I have seen quite a few men that I knew in the States here from different parts of the country. I also ran across a boy I knew who lived on Twenty-fifth avenue. It is funny how such things happen. "How are all the folks in Oakland and vicinity? Tell them 'hello,' and give them my address if they want it, as it is impracticable for me to write at the present. "I guess you are feeling fine, as you know I am doing great, and have no kick coming. Keep well, so you will look good when I come home, and believe me, you will see some of this old world. Everything will come out all right, if you think it will." Rev. Saint Mark Jones preached two excellent sermons Sunday. Master Bernard Brown has entered Western College. Mr. May Buton is somewhat better at this writing. Aunt Caroline Crockett still remains about the same. Rev. Fox preached an excellent sermon Sunday evening. Sunday was quarterly meeting. The presiding elder, Rev. Brian, was here and preached Sunday morning and afternoon. Miss Idella Johnson leaves Friday to attend George R. Smith College in Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. Sadie Griffen of Independence, Mo., is visiting Mrs. Griffen and friends in the city, also Mrs. Washington of St. Louis. Miss Edith Harris entertained Miss Hortense Carter Sunday at dinner. Rev. A. Fox will attend the conference in St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Joe T. Anceil, Jr., and Monta honest and true, and when they embarked from here to somewhere in France, the white people gave them a great reception. Colonel Denison was born in Texas, graduated from Lincoln, Pa. in 1888, was class orator. Graduated from Northwestern University Law Department in 1890, the valedictorian of his class. He entered the practice of law in Chicago, where he made a great success. Later he was chief prosecuting attorney for the city of Chicago, assistant corporation counsel under Mayor Busse for four years, and one year under Mayor Carter Harrison. Was appointed assistant attorney general of Illinois, a position he now holds. While serving with his regiment in Cuba he was appointed judge advocate by his government, of one of the military districts of the Island of Cuba. He was temporary chairman of the National Republican convention that nominated Wm. H. Taft, the second colored man thus honored. He was major 14 years before he was promoted to the colonel. Grant and Celia Henderson will leave Friday for Camp Funston, Kansas, for training camp. Miss May Denn Howard of Kansas City is visiting her mother and friends. Western College Opens Monday. Dr. T. H. Thompson of Mississippi will teach this year. Prof. Enwin Page and wife and Mrs. Pyrltle and son, Master Nolan, left for Natisville, Tenn., where he will teach Roger Williams University. We hope for their success. CLINTON, IOWA Fred Slater left last week for Iowa City, where he will continue his studies after the summer vacation. Four troop trains bearing members of the 809th regiment on their way from Camp Dodge, passed through Clinton a few days ago. On board were some of our Clinton boys. Several others of the detachment went over other roads, much to the disappointment of a large number of relatives and friends who had gathered to give them a last God speed. Mrs. Chas. Anthony is reported as being quite low. Her many friends hope for an early recovery. Mr. Sam Thompson of Lyons is at Mercy hospital, where he underwent an operation on last Saturday. He is reported as some better as a result. Rev. Mr. Bates of Quincy, Ill., in response to a call, has taken up the duties as pastor of the Second Baptist Church. We welcome him to Clinton. A patriotic entertainment was given at the Second Baptist Church on Monday evening in celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Addresses were made by Rev. Bates and G. W. Slater. Refreshments were served during the evening. Rev. W. W. Williams returned Tuesday from the annual conference which was held last week in Evanston, Ill. He reports a highly interesting session. He was favored by reappointment to the local A. M. E. Church as pastor for the ensuing year. He now enters on his third year's pastorate. The members of the Second Baptist Church announce a chicken supper for Saturday evening, Sept. 28th. The marriage of Mr. Ezra Carter to Mrs. Nina Newton was solemnized Monday evening, the Rev. Bates, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, officiating. Some of our people are still delin- quent in their subscriptions. An early settlement will be appreciated by the Bystander company. UNCLE SAM'S Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shelton, 817 13th St. Des Moines, Iowa. Dearest Parents: With great joy I received and carefully read your letter a few days ago, which leaves me in the best of health, enjoying seven days in a week without a worry of tomorrow. It is trusted at all home are in the best of health, enjoying the daily walks of life. I am something more than five thousand miles from home, yet my thoughts have been there all day, not in the sense of worry, but rather in a desire to know how all are. Also as tomorrow is my anniversary, naturally I have been thinking how it would be spent if I were in America. As it is all that can be said is that my twenty-third birthday was passed in the land across the pond. Fortunately no bad health in any way has been experienced since leaving the States. Mother, there is no need for worry about my general welfare. I fancy this camp life very much. There seems to be a source of health in it for me. The hospitality of villagers particularly and the French people in general makes one think of the days on the farm, where strangers are not known and passersby become at home. The French I studied at Lincoln enables me to read signs and papers when they can be had. I suppose if I gave more attention to what I hear and be a little less reserved all would go well and within a short time you would have a French son. My work becomes more interesting every day, which lends an air of contentment to army life. Today I received a very nice letter from Prof. Wright and of course they are yet interested in the wolffare of the Lincoln boys on this side of the water. The enrollment is far below the average, but they expect to pull through with a fair showing. Fortunately, or unfortunately, I am not there this year to greet the boys again, but at that I am perfectly satisfied, proud of my experience and soon shall return to look upon all those who are interested in me, thankful for the plan of salvation and the right working out of it when by chance such should be the case. I hesitate to tell my weight. They say I pull 189 pounds. That is four pounds more than I have ever weighed. However, you see I am around normal, if not above I have not heard of Zora or Joe for a long time. Love to all. Your son, Pvt. James A. Shelton. Battery A, 351st Field Artillery, American Ex. Force, via New York. MILITARY TRAINING CLASS. The Des Moines Negro Military Training Class, hereafter to be known as Company 5 of the Des Moines Civilian Infantry Training School, held their first meeting last Tuesday evening at the Park St. Army Y. M. C. A., corner 10th and Park Sts., and perfected their temporary organization by the election of Atty. S. Joe Brown as chairman, H. W. Hughes as secretary, and Dr. W. H. Lowry as drillmaster. Mr. J. S. Hagen, founder of the Des Moines Civilian Infantry Training School, and two of his assistants were present and welcomed the new organization into membership in the school, which expects to open permanent headquarters in the near future where all the companies will meet for both drill and instruction, but for the present Company 5 will meet at the Park St. Army "Y" and will drill at the Park St. playground. The next meeting will be Monday evening, Sept. 30th, at 7:30, at which time all men from 17 years and up who are desirous of taking the training are cordially invited to be present and become members. BUXTON NEWS. The citizens of Buxton gave over one hundred and eleven dollars toward the soldiers' library fund. Mrs. Martha White of Indianola made a beautiful and timely talk here last Sunday on the subject, "Our Colored women's Place in This War." Mrs. Grace McDowell will leave in a few days for a visit in Malimore, Md. Mr. Robt. Parkey of Des Moines was here this week making arrangements to move his folks to Des Moines next week. Mr. Pete Alexander, who has been away from us for about ten months, has returned to cast his lot with us again. The last we heard of Floyd Sears, he was sailing on one of Uncle Sam's big battleships. Mr. Andrew Jeffries attended the A.M. E. conference at Evanston, Ill., last week. He reports a grand session. Rev. J. J. Evans was reappointed to his Buxton charge. Mr. C. G. Southall returned last Saturday from his eastern trip in Stanton, Va. He reports a grand time. The Y. M. C. A. secretary, J. E. Mills, had an interesting Bible class last Tuesday evening. The subject was, "What It Means to be a Christian." After the class the boys were served with water- The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west meton. Don't forget the big play at the opera house Oct. 3rd, entitled "The Lure of the City." OSKALOOA, IOWA. The many friends of Dudley Buekner of Des Moines were glad to see him here fair week. Miss Ruth Kiner, after an illness of over a year, passed of life, Sept. 18, at the Mahaska hospital. Funeral services at the S. A. M. E. Church, burial in Beacon cemetery. The Misses Holt of Kansas City, Mo., arrived Monday morning and are guests in the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. Mitchell. Mrs. Mollie Ringo is still suffering with rheumatism. She is confined to her bed. Several strangers are seen on our streets these days. Everybody works in our town. We are anxiously awaiting the return of Rev. D. W. Brown and wife from conference, which convened in Evanston, Ill. BURLINGTON ITEMS (Special to the Bystander.) A large and appreciative audience were in attendance at the sacred concert, Sept. 15th, which marked the closing of the conference year, and one of the most successful in the history of the A. M. E. Church. On Monday evening, the 16th of September, a supper was given / in the reception hall of the church. Over $50 was realized. Mrs. Grace Burnley and Mrs. Lillian Abel have registered to train for nursing under the Red Cross. One of the most delightful events of the autumn was the party given on the 17th at the residence of Mrs. Fanny Parker and daughter, 522 S. 4th St., by Mr. E. Mason, complimentary to his wife, Mrs. E. Mason, of Monmouth, Ill, who has been visiting with her husband for a few days in the city. Mrs. Andrew Thompson was hostess to a company of ladies Wednesday afternoon from two to five, as a courtesy to her guests, Mr. and Mrs. McPike, of Quiney, Ill. The Burlington Social Club was entertained last week by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stevens, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. McPike of Quiney, Ill. An auxiliary of Red Cross has been organized in our city for the colored women. Mrs. Elliza Ashby is acting chairman. The ladies meet once a week at the parsonage. In humble submission Burlingtonians received the sad intelligence last week of the passing of the late J. B. Rush, Des Moines' prominent attorney and distinguished citizen. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the widow in this her hour of sorrow. Mrs. Rosa Cowden is the recipient of a letter from her son, Chester, "somewhere in France," stating he is well and quite impressed with the country and the treatment accorded our boys over there. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ray are the proud parents of a baby boy, born at Burlington hospital last Thursday. Mrs. E. Mason returned to her home in Monmouth Wednesday, after a very pleasant visit in our city. Mr. and Mrs. McPike, who have been the week end guests at the Andrew Thompson home, departed for their home in Quincy, Ill., last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dunn of 413 S. Adams St., have demonstrated their loyalty by buying a Liberty Bond. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Belle left for conference Tuesday the 17th. Miss Jessie Parker reports a fine time during her recent visit with friends in Des Moines. A life size picture of Miss Marguerite Pearl Martin of Dubuque, Iowa, painted in oil by Burlington's leading artist, Mme. Hawksworth (white), was awarded first premium at the Tri-State Fair. An oil painting of Lincoln, by Mrs. Bessie V. Johnson, was awarded second premium at the Tri-State Fair in August. The picture was also exhibited in the window of the Art-Crafts Shop for three weeks. 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EDITORIALS To the Editor of Iowa Bystander: I take this means to thank you in behalf of the city churches of Des Moines for the kind and helpful editorial of last week concerning our houses of worship. The churches of Des Moines are very grateful to the Bystander for the service it has and is rendering to the churches. It has for more than a year carried our church directory without a cent of cost to the churches. Now it comes out with a word of praise for the church buildings. We are proud of the Bystander and our beautiful church edifices. Des Moines should not be ashamed of her church buildings and we do hope that God will not be ashamed of our attendance in these buildings. Mr. Editor, write some more. G. W. Robinson, Pastor Corinthian Baptist Church. EMANCIPATION MEETING. The Emancipation celebration given last Saturday night and Sunday afternoon by the citizens at Union Congregational Church was largely attended at both meetings. Saturday night meeting was unique in the fact that the Sunday School children unveiled the service flag of ten stars, representing the number of calisted members of Union Congregational, which is the largest number in proportion of any colored church in this city, and more colored officers than any other church. Atty. S. Joe Brown and Dr. W. H. Lowry made the principal addresses, while Rev. H. E. King presided. The Red Cross was out in full regalia. Sunday afternoon the crowd was a little late in coming, but a splendid program consisting of addresses by Rev. S. Bates, telling of his experience of 1860; address by Sgt. Harry E. Ford, expert ray man from Ft. Des Moines; Dr. W. R. Arthur, secretary of Knights of Columbus Hall No. 2; Mr. Washington, secretary of Tent City N. M. C. A. An original poem was read by J. Clifford Williams at this time. Colonel Franklin A. Denison, that gallant colonel of the famous 8th Illinois, now the 370th over France; he was all arrived here from France this morning. A thrill of excitement and wild enthusiasm ran through the large crowd as they saw a real high officer march down the aisle with the eagle upon his shoulder, and only those who were there saw and heard things that they can never tell. He spoke for almost an hour, bolding the audience spellbound with his actual experiences from the time they left Chicago for Houston and from there to Newport News and then across the ocean for France. Mrs. D. S. Bassfield and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Glen Bassfield, who arrived in the city a week ago to visit with their son and husband, Glen Bassfield, who left Camp Dodge for over seas with the 809th Infantry, are spending a short time in the city with relatives before returning to Pueblo, Colo. Mr. Bassfield is now somewhere on the ocean on his way to France. Mrs. D. S. Bassfield is a former resident of Des Moines and a sister to Mrs. C. A. Cleggett and Mrs. Tom Blagburn. A BIG GIFT. Our Race's Great Enterprise. Tuskegee, Ala., Sept. 21.—Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, announced today the receipt of $1,200.00 from Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone, Executive Heads of the Poro College of Hair Culture, St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone have for a number of years manifested great interest in the work of Tuskegee and have on a number of occasions contributed to the work. The Poro College is one of the most successful business enterprises owned and operated by colored people. It is said that they employ nearly 100 young men and women at the St. Louis office and factory, and do an average annual business of $250,000. A ME88AGE Vision, con, from Sept. 11th, 1918. And I saw the natural power of God shot down from earth and reach the bottom pit of hell, and unlock one of the devil's power, and a door opened, out stepped one of God's angels, and as soon as she stepped out Jesus appeared to her in some sugar cane stalks and said, Go tell my Ethiopians that my God and your Lord said he wants them to return to the United States, and while Jesus was talking the angel was skipping and partly running, and Jesus said, if your peace be received return here and sit down. He sat her right over the door where they had her bound. The angel thought she had to go a long ways, but she only had to go a short ways, and as she called saying, O, ye Ethiopians, my God and your Lord said he wanted you all to return to United States, they all made about face and yes, yes, and their khaki shirts turned white. And when Jesus saw her coming back the power that unlocked the bottomless pit of hell carried him up, up, up, somewhere until I could see him no more. This is my vision I leave with all as This is my vision I leave with all, as Jesus leaves it with me. Jesus leaves it with me. Mrs. Joseph Lowe, off St. St. MEDICAL MEN IN CAMPAIGN AGAINST VENEERAL DISEASES. Washington, D. C., Sept. 25.—Announcement is made that a group of prominent colored physicians and surgeons have been appointed by the War Department to carry on a vigorous campaign of education, with a view of combatting the spread of venereal diseases in the camps and cantonments of the country, where colored soldiers are stationed in appreciable numbers. The physicians thus far selected for this vitally important work include: Dr. C. V. Roman, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly editor of the Journal of the National Medical Association and author of numerous literary and medical productions; Dr. Algernon B. Jackson, surgeon-in-chief of Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Roscoe Brown, of Richmond, Va., and Dr. Raiph A. Stewart, of Washington, D. C. According to the plans adopted it is confidently expected that every colored soldier in the army will be reached by this educational work. The work of these physicians is to be supplemented by literature which has been prepared to meet the special needs of colored troops. This is now in press, and a pamphlet covering these subjects simply but thoroughly will be put into the hands of every colored soldier in the army who is able to read. It is hoped to reach those who cannot read by specially prepared pictorial placards and stereoception slides. The last mentioned work will be largely in the hands of a group of colored sergeants who are peculiarly adapted by education and training for this work. NOTICE TO PUBLIC The Bystander representative will be in the following cities in the interest of the paper. All subscribers are urgently requested to please be prepared for him. Tuesday, Oct. 1st, Osceola, Ia., Creston, Ia., and Red Oak; Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, Clarinda, Ia.; Thursday, Oct. 3rd, Chillicothe, Mo.; Friday, Oct. 4th, Brunswick, Mo., and Dalton, Mo.; Sturday, Oct. 5th, Salsberry, Keytville and Huntsville, Mo.; Monday, Oct. 7th, Moberly, Mo.; Tuesday, Oct. 8th, Paris and Macon, Mo.; Wednesday, Oct. 9th, Kirksville, Mo.; Saturday, Oct. 12th, Centerville, Ia.; Monday, Oct. 14th, Albia and Buxton, Ia.; Wednesday, Oct. 16th, Knoxville, Ia., and Loville, Ia. KINKY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT SOFT. LONG. SILKY By using Herlin Pomade Hair Dressing, which is delightfully permeable to hair for producing beautiful, soft, straight, loose hairy hair. It also scraps and makes kind, nappy, shag grimbling hair so soft, bouncy and pier it up in any style. It is your natural thickness to have hair. This脱-but don't be cooled into getting invading else than HEROLIN It makes short hair grow long and beautiful. Fits hair so well. Made in RENT 25 cents BY FOR Herlin Med. for hair AGENTS We make you a liberal offer. THE BYSTANDER "COME ON! YOU C 4th LIBERTY MILITAN "COME ON! YOU CAN'T-SWAMP ME!" LET IT COME, I CAN TAKE CARE OF IT AS PAST AS YOU PAY ME UP HERE BECOLLY IM GOING TO MAKE YOU STEER FROM WHILE 4th LIBERTY MILITARY PROSPERITY WHAT UNCLE SAM DOESWITH MONEY How Funds Raised by Sale of Liberty Loan Bonds Is Expended by Government. FIGURES ARE STAGGERING Estimated Total of $24,000,000,000 Will Be Spent This Year for Preparation and Maintenance of Our Fighting Forces. Now that the people of the United States are to be asked in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive, which opens September 28 and continues three weeks, to lend the government at least twice as much money as has been asked before, the treasury department realizes that there is a natural curiosity on the part of the public to know for what all this money is being expended. The amount already spent on preparation and the maintenance of the fighting forces staggers the imagination, and the prospect is for an even larger expenditure in the present fiscal year, the total being estimated at $24,000,000,000. Figures received at Liberty Loan headquarters for the Seventh Reserve district from the war department give an idea of the vast sums which have been expended and which will have to be spent to win the war, and this information brings home to all Americans a concrete idea of how much money it takes to wage a modern war and how our money is being used to win victory. The following figures are an answer to the query of the average Liberty Bond buyer: "Just what will Uncle Sam do with the money from my $500 bond? A single bond does not go far toward meeting the expense of war, it is pointed out, but when the bonds of millions of Americans are brought together, the total of cash provided reaches stupendous totals. Since the United States entered the war in April, 1917, the war department has raised, equipped, trained and, with naval help, sent across the sea upward of a million and half of soldiers, and has practically as many more under training at home. Of all this vast number of men sent abroad, the number lost in transit as a result of U-bolt attacks up to September 1, 1918, was less than 500. During this same time' 2,000,000 rifles have been made, inspected, assembled and issued, and the weekly production is growing. The total amount of money directly appropriated by congress for the ordnance program, for which authorization has been given to incur obligations, amounts to approximately $12,000,000,000. From the beginning of the war to June 30, 1918, the last day of the past fiscal year, contracts were placed by the ordinance department from appropriations and authorizations existing at that time amounting to $4,300,000.00. It is now estimated that during the present fiscal year ending June 30, 1919, the actual cash expenditures for ordance will reach a total of $7,000,000,000. The major items for which cash expenditures were made or for which contracts were placed up to June 30, 1918, were as follows: Artillery ..... $1,050,000,000 Small arms ..... 80,000,000 Small arms ..... 100,000,000 Artillery ammunition ..... 1,800,000,000 Small arms ammunition ..... 340,000,000 Small arms ammunition prac- ..... 80,000,000 The principal items for which congress has made appropriations available for the present fiscal year are as follows: Artillery ..... $1,280,000,000 Automatic rifles ..... 500,000,000 Small arms ..... 260,000,000 Small arms ammunition ..... 420,000,000 Small arms ammunition ..... 855,000,000 Small arms ammunition practice ..... 150,000,000 Stores and supplies (personal horse and organization, etc.) ..... 465,000,000 Armored motor cars ..... 277,000,000 Property insurance contract authorization ..... 500,000,000 Purpose not definitely designated ..... 87,027,000,000 An immense system of railroads in France has been built, with new docks and terminal warehouses at French ports, which used up the greater part of $375,000,000 expended during the year for military engineering operations. The American army is the best clothed and best fed army in the world, and the following illustrative figures of quartermaster purchases are interesting. For example, take six standard articles of food. Since the beginning of the war there have been bought for army use 625,461,392 pounds of flour at a cost of $43,375,445; 186,582,316 pounds of sugar at a cost of $14,452,512; 110,451,670 pounds of bacon at a cost of $43,000,000; 102,894,742 pounds of dry beans, costing $12,613,469; 72,274,529 cans of tomatoes costing $8,278,121; and 38,421,256 pounds of rice at a cost of $2,775,000. These figures give one an idea of the size of Uncle Sam's market basket and the huge cost of army maintenance. The clothing bill for the army from April 1, 1917, to August 1, 1918, follows and shows how great sums have been essential to keep our men comfortably clothed: Article. Quantity. Value. Shoes, marching. 11,932,000. $58,458,480. Shoes, fields. 11,932,000. 77,852,000. Shoes, canon. 6,673,000. 19,999,000. Coat, wool. 12,864,000. 87,217,900. Breeches, cotton. 14,961,000. 24,512,900. Breeches, cotton. 15,149,000. 5,152,800. Shirts, cotton. 4,098,000. 4,098,000. Undershirts, cotton. 50,546,000. 30,227,000. Undershirts, winter. 5,046,000. 20,227,000. Shirts, slain. 21,989,000. 74,661,000. Drawers, cotton. 41,352,000. 24,811,200. Drawers, winter. 41,352,000. 24,811,200. Drawers, wool. 22,684,000. 3,624,600. Stockings, wool, lt. wt.70,592,000. 24,707,000. Stockings, wool, hvy. 63,428,000. 15,588,000. Blankets, 3 lbs. 14,134,000. 91,871,000. Blankets, 4 lbs. 14,134,000. 91,871,000. EVERY LIFE A REASON FOR PURCHASING BONDS Duty to Our Country Far Greater Than to Dearest Friends in Time of Need. I know 500,000,000 reasons for buying a Liberty bond, and not one against a bond. Certainly every life in this country and in the lands of our allies offers a reason, for each one considers his or her life and freedom worth any protection necessary, even to death. No matter how pressed for funds one would loan a dearest friend a few dollars in time of greatest need, knowing the money would be returned with interest. And how much greater is the duty to one's country than to one's dearest friend! If you had been with me in London one afternoon, a "Four-Minute" man of a different breed than ours would have given you so many reasons to buy bonds you would never think of reasons, but just give, and give, and give. He was a Hun aviator and he was over London just four minutes. And he dropped bombs. One dropped on a public school where little children were at their studies. It was a big school. Nearly all were killed or maimed. Their mothers came, when the alarm was spread. They fought with the police. Most of the mothers had husbands at war. Their faces and their outcites: How much those women had to give! A few Liberty bonds measure up pretty small compared with a little child, or a brother, or father, or husband, or sweetheart, or friend. In the past we have put our raw efforts in the mint of commerce, and got money; and now we put our money in the mint of patriotism and get Liberty bonds. In the prayer book of democracy today the fly-leaf should be a Liberty bond. Have you got yours? Meetings of the Grange and Farmers' clubs in rural communities should be utilized for the purpose of stirring up enthusiasm for the Liberty loan. The war which is now being brought home to all of us in the daily casualty lists will be the chief topic of interest, and it will be an easy matter to turn the discussions to the necessity and duty of participating in the war work by buying Liberty Loan bonds. A Double Saving. Money invested in Liberty bonds not only insures quick assets when most needed with a good monetary return if held to maturity, but after the war the buying power will be greatly enhanced, making a double saving. Value $545,488,458 71,651,811 87,217,929 24,270,700 30,327,676 4,069,868 30,327,676 4,069,868 74,981,501 24,811,811 83,390,811 24,707,811 34,880,811 21,971,811 54,968,811 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. Madam M. Brooks Des Moines, Iowa 1623 Searle Street, THE NEGRO IN WAR WORK. Issued from the Office of Emmett J Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War. Washington, D.C., Sept. 25.—In the "drive" for the third liberty loan the colored citizens of Jacksonville, Fla., were asked to raise $50,000. When the returns were all in it was found that the energetic colored citizens lnd subscribed for bonds to the value of $250,000—a quarter of a million dollars' worth and five times the amount requested of them. The executive committee in charge of the work among the colored people was headed by Charles H. Anderson, treasurer of the National Negro Business League, and senior member of the firm of Anderson & Company, bankers. In recognition of this splendid showing the general committee awarded an "honor flag" to the colored citizens of Florida's metropolis, and at a monster mass meeting the flag was formally accepted, with Dr. N. W. Collier, president of Florida Normal and Industrial Institute, St. Augustine, Fla., as spokesman of the occasion. The United States Government has placed a credit of $5,000,000 for the benefit of the Republic of Liberia, to aid it through the war period. Liberia's finances are threatened by reason of the breakdown of its commerce through her declaration of war against Germany. The rich products of Liberia will prove helpful to the allied governments arrayed against Germany. The committee which laid the condition of Liberia before the president of the United States and was largely instrumental in securing this $5,000,000 loan, was made up of Dr. Rober Russa Moton, Emmett J. Scott, Dr. Ernest Lyon, Dr. James H. Dillard, Dr. Thomas Jesse Jo and William H. Lewis. The hostess house for the colored troops at Camp Gordon, which has been in process of erection for several weeks is now ready for occupancy. The Atlanta Constitution says: "The house is a building complete in its expression of beauty and comfort, the same attention being given to the details of harmonious and artistic equipment that characterizes all the hostess houses that have been and are still being erected at nearly every cantonment in the country, and is designed along the same lines of the hostess houses for white soldiers." The structure was provided through the efforts of the National War Work Council of the Y. W. C. A., the headquarters of which is in New York City. This fills a long felt want, as there was great need for the colored soldiers at Camp Gordon to have a suitable place where they might meet their relatives and friends who had come from a distance to visit them. Sergeant Robert Terry, of the First Separate Company of Baltimore, and Sergeant Charles Hughes, of the First Separate Battalion of Washington, DC, have been presented the Croix de Guerre for bravery, according to word received from France. 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At the closing exercises of the Infantry Division of the Central Officers' Training School at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark., one hundred and seven colored men, representing nearly every state in the Union, received commissions as second lieutenants. Capt. Garrison, the instructor in charge of the school, said that the young men had exceeded all expectations and had met conditions as they were in a most cheerful and confident manner and that they had mounted the military ladder of training round by round, showing a degree of proficiency that compared most favorably with their fellows. Their conduct in camp and city was most praiseworthy. They came from all walks of life, from college down. She Put the Toe In Ptomalne. A seven-year-old Columbus girl came home from school and reported one of her classmates had hurt his toe and was unable to be at school. "It's very serious," she said, "and they are afraid he is going to have ptoma poisoning."—Indianapolis News. Small Dogs Quickest to Learn. The best kind of dogs to train to perform tricks are the smaller ones, such as terrilers,oodles,spaniels,collies, and dachshunds. The poodle is the cleverest of all. LEMON JUICE IS SKIN WHITENER Cheap home-made beauty lotion to bleach the skin white At the coet of a small jar of ordinary sold cream one can prepare a full quarter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin whitener and complexion beautifier, by squeezing the juice of two, fresh lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. You shall be taken to strain the juice through fine cloth to no lemon pulp gets, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach a darkened skin. Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white as any drug store and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It is harmless to whiten a dark skin. 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. ‘Fe wish that every subseriber in the sity would make a strong effort to pay the collector part if not all of their de- Pnquent subseriptions as we need the money. ee jyhen in our city: stop at the Des Maines Hotel, 121 W. 4th St., Zor good Moms, first class meals, Everything Tow, clean and neat. Dont forget the fixe, 121 4th St, or phone Walnut 9618. For neatly furnished rooms, strangers snd soldiers’ wives look me over. Mrs, $ Cooper, 1312 Center St. Furnished rooms for rent. ~750 W. “40th St. Phone Market 2031, Wanted: Hair Dresser, Poro System, qo act as assistant. Give references {ed wages expected. Address, Mrs. fesie Byrd Jackson, 1214 Morgan St., Keokuk, Iowa. : WOTICE. Beginning October Ist, all the agents of the Mme. Walker Association will qharge seventy-five cents for shampoo- {ng and straightening the hair. Mrs, Mary Seott, Pres. Mrs. Addie, French, Secty. or PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. " Bro. C. P. Jones, local preacher of St Paul, was in charge of Sunday services He exhorted to the delight of all mem bers present. Rev, King of Union Congregational preached at night to a large and inter ‘ated congregation. Rev. King’s ser. mon will be long remembered by those present. Sunday: contributions amount. ei to $115. fev, 8. L. Birt returned from the an: mul conference on Wednesday morning. He was returned for the fourth year to ‘Des Moines. A large number of mem- bers grocted him at the Wednesday night prayer services and started the new conference year off in prayer. The pmyer serviee is growing ini interest. Itis hoped that the members will erowd the room at every service. The pastor reports that the 36th an- aul session of the Chicago conference ‘vas the greatest in point of soul saving aml accomplishments along financial Flines in the history of the conference. Mhyee new churches were erected during the year: Hyde Park A, M. B. Chureh, icago; A. M. E. Chureh, Rockford, I; St. Paul A, M. E. Chureh, Des foines, Iowa. Amount of dollar money, . Total amount of Mite Mission- money raised, $2,000. “Our new h will be dedicated the second Sun- in November. Bishop L, J. Coppin he present, ig church dinner will be given in near futuré, starting the a¢tivities ‘this conference year. All’ friends Hmembers of the church will be asked to-operate in this movement. Watch date. The Callahan Club met with Mrs. Birt Wednesday p.m. An enjoyable hour spent, at the conclusion of which Gus Nicols in behalf of fhe club mbers, presented Mrs, Birt with a autiful erepe waist, which was quite m agreeable surprise. Mrs, Thornton Adams was at the head of the affair. The S. L. B. Club will give a Conun- Hum Supper Tuesday evening in the thureh dining room. The members are peting hard to make this affaix a sue- eas, |The Mite Missionary Society will Herve a pie social Monday evening in the dining room. | Mrs. R. N. Hyde was hostess to the Birt family Monday evening before ev, Birt departed for conference. | Mrs. Birt attended a dinner party at ‘te Home of Mrs. John Drews on Mon- tay evening and was also a visitor to the City Missionary Extension eonfer- ace, The Callahan Club will hold a 50¢ jrilly at the home of Mrs. Francis Berry, Wth St., on next Wednesday evening, peneit new St. Paul. The Allen Stars, junior branch of the W. Mite Missionary Soeiety, will meet ednesday after school hours at’ the Pronage. Miss Guy will direct the For old Gold, Silver and Broken Watches » DES MOINES CURIO CO’S : FIX—IT—SHOP 518 Grand Byd. —_—_—_—_— —— WHEN IN DAVENPORT GO TO THE ELITE CAFE FOR GOOD MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS BARBER SHOP 4 POOLHALL 516 Harrison Street ; Ma Mtn. B. ‘H. JOHNSON DAVENPORT, IOWA sare ee ee I Feb ea 8 Gaseaty t lalarliy Fowler Brothers | UMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS ‘ Successor to, § JONES & SAMUELS ; ae nme | Phene Maple 2548 ;. 17 East Walnut Street } Des Moines, = lowa ( Girls in patriotic activities this year. Mothers’ Pearls, juvenile branch of the W. Mite Missions, will meet Mon: day p.m. at the parsonage. All chil: jtven trom birth to 8 years old are eli- gible. “Mary Ruth Birt, who is well | verseu in the: catechism of her chureh, will be director, | ‘he Young People’s Department of the Mite Missionary Sogiety will meet ‘Tuesday evening in the ehureh parlors and seieet officers for the contereitec year (per disciple), Sunday services, Pastor Birt in charge. Be on time, get in harmony with the first hymn, ‘Text: ‘Supreme Love.” The monthly meeting of the Mite Mis- sionary Society Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage. Election of officers for the conference year. All members urged to be present, Miss Lillian Jacobs is sick this week, unable to be in high school. ;: Wade H. McCree and wife entertained Colonel Denison at a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday. Mr. Frank P. Johnson and bride, Mrs. Mable M, Johnson, arrived Sunday night and are at home, 1354 Lyon St. Coionel F, A. Denison was entertained Monday evening at a 6 o'clock dinner by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson. The Booster Club will give g novelty | musical entertainment at Dreamland Thursday, Oct. 3, 1918, for the benefit of Asbury M, E. Chapel. Mr. G. W. Brown of 156 Illinois St. left Saturday night for Salisbury, Mo., on a business trip. He is expected home. soon. Mr. Clarence Henry, brother of @. R. Henry of 1516 Illinois street, will leave soon for his home in Troy, Kan, to enter high school. ‘The members of Bethel A. M. E. Chureh are invited to hear their new pastor Sunday morning. Rev. H. E. Perry wilh be present. | Rev. H. E. King, pastor of Union Con- | gregational Chureh, will deliver a ser mon Sunday night at Corinthian Bap- thst Church on ‘Renaissance of Late J. B Rush.”? Mrs. I, J, Stone-Robinson will leave Friday for Omaha, where she will visit her gon, 8. K. Stone. Her, little grand- [aasahter, Ovena. Stone, will accompany. ie : Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cottoms of 960 W. 22nd St. entertained at a six o’elock dimmer Monday, Sept. 23rd, in honor of ‘Mrs. Henry Brown of Indianola. Covers were laid for six. . The Mary Chureh Terrell Club met ‘Monday--, evening with Mrs. Pearl ‘Thompson. As usual an interesting meeting was held. Adjourned to meet next Monday with Mrs, Joburness- Kelso... eee st Rev. and Mrs. 8, Bates entertained at dinner Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Nancy Smith and her two sisters, Mrs. Mary Waterford and Mrs, Jennie Waterford of Edmondsville, Ark., and Mr. and Mrs. 8. Johnson, Covers were laid for seven. | The Pliza B. Peterson W. C. T. VU. will meet Thursday, Oct. 3rd, with the president, Mrs. Anna Allen, 1215 Park St. All members are urged to be pres- = Business of importance. Annual election of officers and delegates 0 State W. ©. 1. U, convention of Fowa. For a Weak ‘Stomacn. The great relief afforded by Cham- berlain’s Tablets in a multitude of cases has fully proven the great value cf this preparation for.a weak stomach and impaired digestion. In many cases this relief bas become permanent and the sufferers have been completely re- stored to health. Mr. Roy Bryant of Minneapolis, Mirn,, visited his brother, Mr. Sam Bry- ant, the past week. Roy is a former Des Moines boy and his many friends were indeed glad to see him. He was looking fine. He was accompanied by Mrs. Margret Washington of Minneapo- lis, who is an orderly of the Minneapolis Motor Corps. Her ent and write up will appear in next week’s issue. Mre. Gus Nichols has been appointed chairman of the Program Committee whose duty it is to. prepare a program which will be rendered every Sunday evening at the Army Club for the ben- efit and entertainment of the soldiers. ‘This Sunday a very interesting program will be rendered, which is as follows: Piano solo, Mr. Hugh W. Johnson, Camp Dodge; vocal solo, Miss Oceola Jones; reading, Mrs. Mary Jane Clay; vocal ‘golo, Miss Aurora Brooks; cornet solo, Private Ayler; solo, Miss Willa James; reading, Estella Tyler; solo, Mrs. Jo- burness -Redmon-Kelso. NOTICE. S ‘A Militgry Exhibition will be staged sometimein December,| at which time hundreds of both white and colored girls will take part. To this end we are in- viting all young girls in their teens and young women of the city to participate. It will not only be a fine exhibition, but very helpful physically and every young woman and girl should know something of the military training, Miss Guy, di- rector of the girls’ activities,-will glad. ly register all who desire to enter the training (with the intention of remain- ing throughout the training) at the Avmy Club, 9th and Mulberry, Monday evening at seven-thirty. A very com: petent lieutenant from Camp Dodge will instruct, y * is acid aha apweNMCuniai ane” THE BYSTANDER into the larynx and lungs without hav. ing been sufficiently warmed, moistened ‘and purified of dust and germs. Mouth ‘breathers are usually sufferers. from hoarseness. People who live in underventilated homies, breathing in dusty, foul air are usually constant sufferers of eatarrh. In the next isisue we hope to show how such conditions may be prevented WITH OUR CHURCHES} MAP. St. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 14:00 a, m.—Preaching. 1 p. m—Sunday school. 6p. m—B. ¥. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts, _ G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 1° a, m—Preaching. 1 p, m—Sunday school: 8:80 p. m—B. ¥. 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. Ligut. M. H, Thompson, president, ening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednes- day. Everybody invited at all of these services! ee caer een et Rev. M. Toomey, Pastor. 9:80 a, m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church, Rey. E. 8. Harage Pastor. 8, E. 15th and Shaw. 11:00 a, m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p m—Preaching. Prayer and Class Meeting Friday night at 8 o’elock. Worshiping temporarily in Masonic hall, Jith and Center Sts, Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. Residence 844 13th St. 10:00 a, m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 12:00 m.—Class meeting, % 6:30 ‘p. m—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a, m.—Morning service, 12:80 p. m—Class meeting. 1:00 p: m.—Sunday, school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST. 928 12th St. Elder E. W. Pittman, Pastor. Preaching every 4th Sunday A. M. 11:30. Preaching every Sunday evening, 7:30, Preaching every Wednesday evening, 7:30. Preaching every Friday evening, 7:30. Services all day Saturday. ic CALL ON Mrs. Minnie Rainey 616 Des Moines Street OREO HAIR DRESSER Call Maple 3669 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED I USE THE OREO SYSTEM WHEN NEURALGIA ATTACKS NERVES Sloan’s Liniment scatters the congestion and | ei relieves pain ; Sees Sloan's Liniment ts very effective fa g0, neuritis, sciatica, rheumatic twinges roterbye big betel always on band| Noe Sey eee eee creas tee | boreree at ' - ARMY ¥. M.0. A. ‘The meeting at the x, ai. ©. A. Sept. 15th was a grand success and all went away well pleased. We shall endeavor to give you just such meetings during this season, Sunday, Sept. 29, we have in store another treat.” At four o'clock ia of the 7th district, will speak. He is a man of ripe experience and will ‘give the men a treat, Every citizen sharp Judge 8. F. Prouty, ex-congress: should make himself a committee of one to see to it that he has a full house on time. Come at four and we will hold but one hour. We hope to have some good music, All men are invited, Come carly and bring a friend with you. By the first of the week we wiii have shower baths at the Army Y. M. Q. A. Branch. We will be able to accommo: date any one who wishes to take show- ers. Beginning with October the Y, M. ©. A. Bible Class will open Thursday night of each week, All are invited. The [younger boys will hold their meeting on Tuesday evening. Any boy from 12 to 15 who wishes to join the boys? drill team, meet us at the ¥. M. C. A. Sat- urday at three o’elock. ~ Edward Ross, See. Report of the Park Branch Army Y. M. C. A, ending Sept, Ist, 1918: hie Be eh a ae py Aug. 3—From cots .......6... 6.92.40 Aug. 7—From cots ............. 2.70 Aug. 14—From cots .......6..0.. 3.00 FIRST |A. M. B. ZION CHURCH NoTEs. Sunday each service was well at- tended. At 10 0’elock prompt the Sun- day “School superintendent, George Broadus, was at his post of duty, with many children and grown up people around him, teaching them the way of the Kingdom of Heaven. At eleven o’elock the pastor filled his place. Sunday being our missionary day, he preached from Isaiah, 6th chap- te,r 8th verse. The sermon as usual was enjoyed Ly all. At 6:30 p. m. the Varick Christian Endeavor Society was well attended by both old and young. Sister Maud Knight, being appointed to lead by the president, Sister Viola Hardge, proved ‘her real worth_to the society as a lead- ‘er, She put great stress on the differ- ence of reputation and character. The lesson was a blessing to all who heard it. After the V. C. E. Society was over the presidetit of the program committee of W. H. & T. M. Society, Miss Nellie Patrick, rendered an interesting pro- gram, largely composed of the Bud’s Promise. $5.00 was taken for missions. By this time the building was filled ‘to its capacity. The pastor preached from Mark, 16th chapter and 15th verse. ‘The service ended with four additions to the church and $16.00 collection. ‘Who is this that looketh forth as the moriing, fair as the moon, clear as the sun; and terrible as an army with ban- ners? The Church of Christ. HOW TO KEEP WELL. J. Alvin Jefferson, M. D. Nasal catarrh is one of the most fre- quent defects of civilization. In this article we wish to speak of its causes and prevention. The word eatarrh takes its derivation from two Greek words meaning to flow down, Generally pees speaking it is a | disturbed eondi- abi tion of a surface Bd - attended by an wa f} unusual amount of Pa os MM) discharge, termed SWARM) running of the ae ] nose. Catarrh is not a disease, but } 2 symptom. Every H} cause has its ef- _- MB fest, so every symptom has its Ry 2 eee S The nose is a triangular shaped or- gan, direeted downward, and projecting from the center of the face, It is lined by mucous membrane throughont its ex- tent. This memmbranous coat lines all the cavities that connect with the nose, namely, the throat, the ear, the eye, the larynx or voice box, and the bronehial tubes. This mucous lining is subject to acute and chronic diseases the same as any other tissue. For the present we shall confine ourselves to the aeute in- flammatory attacks. The duty of the nose is to moisten, warm and assist in purifying the air as near the point of entry as possible. ‘The nasal chamber is not in a straight line, but ia a sort of winding stairway, mak- ing it possible to raise the temperature and moisten the air before it reaches the larynx and bronehi, Near the en~ trance of the nose there are numerous hairs which act as sieves separating dust and germs from the air, thereby protecting the lungs. Just beyond the entrance you will find a big cushion valve known as the turbinated body, one in cach chamber. These bodies ean be readily seen by elevating the nose and at the same time looking into a mir- ror held before the face. Between the two nasal “chambers there is a partition called the septum. This partition should be in a straight line, but in abnormal cases it is de- flected either to one side or the other. You can readily see that if the tur- binated body becomes chronically en- larged and the septum bulges, the nasal chamber is very much eneroached upon and it becomes difficult to draw air through it. Hence we say that our nose is stopped up. Chronically enlarged turbinated bones should be removed the same as enlarged tonsils and adenoids. When one goes from a warm room out into cold air, these bodies swell or en- large quickly to shut out largely dan- gerously cold or foul air from the lungs, thereby. acting as safety valves prevent- ing chilling of the lungs. ‘This wise pro- vision of nature leads us up to the thought that tle nose is the propor channel through which the air should ‘pass on its way, to the lungs. By breath- ‘ing through the mouth the air is rushed CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Pauls 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.—Bunday school. 6.30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m—Evening worship. First A. M. E. Zion Church. ASBURY mM. 5. UnuncH. Uncle Sam needs our men. LET THE . PORO SYSTEM TAKE CARE OF YOU FIGHTING Ces. nats { y. a ! ae SNe ee \ NN e x yh a MOS! ¢ Us ey ai fete pone svaren “BORO” COLLEGE COMPANY SAINT LOUIS. MO, Dept. 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Mrs. Brumwell of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson. Mrs. Brumwell as Nettie Jefferson was one of our favorite girls. Mrs. Duke will soon leave for Los Angeles, Cal., after spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Birdie Helm. Mrs. Minnie Moore is spending a week in Huntsville, her former home. Kings Daughters of Pilgrim Presbyterian church rendered a creditable Emancipation program Sept. 23, under the direction of Mrs. V. Orrin Phillips. Mrs. James Wagner of Galesburg spent a few days in the city guest of Mrs. Thomas Jefferson. Mrs. Charlie Neil after spending a few months in Minnesota has returned to the city. Mrs. Elizabeth Berry has returned home after a visit with her daughter in Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Quinn is visiting friends in Chicago. Miss Ruth Johnson is ill at the hospital. We hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Lee, accompanied by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Howard, left last week for their new home at Rock Island, Ill. With regret we learn of the passing of that race champion Mr. James B. Rush. Mr. Ross Brooks after a hurry visit has returned to Peoria to work. All sick are better except Mr. Sheby Johnson, who improves very slowly. GALESBURG, ILL. News was received in the city that Rev. J. H. Garrison and wife were returned for another year. Mr. B. E. Richardson attended conference in Evanston. Mrs. F. Wilder, Mrs. S. Wilder and B. Wilder of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, are visiting in the city. Miss Ellen Mitchell returned home last week from Des Moines, where she has been visiting the past three months. While there she visited some of the Galesburg boys who are in camp. Mr. George King of Burlington, Iowa, is attending Knox College, also in training for military service. THE BYSTANDER evening was spent in cards and music by Mrs. B. Eaton. After a three course luncheon the guests departed, wishing Mr. Franklin many more such birthdays. Mrs. Guy is getting ready to stage the Holy City Pantomime again as she had such a success with it last winter. Both white and colored are asking her to stage it again and are planning to have it in a hall, as people were turned away from the church before. So get your tickets early to avoid the rush. Mr. and Mrs. A. Marshall are visiting their sister, Mrs. Turner. Miss Wyn has returned from Dayton, Ohio, after a three weeks' visit, and reports a delightful time. Mr. Clarence Dishman has been visiting in Chicago the past week. Mrs. A. Perkins is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Coleman. Messrs. Turner and Coffman took a party of twelve out in cars nutting Sunday. All came back with plenty of nuts. Mrs. Coleman had to get hurt as usual. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Southal were callers Sunday at Mrs. O. Buckner's. Mrs. Julia Coleman has returned from Illinois after visiting her daughter Blanch. Mr. and Mrs. J. Shores and Mrs. D. Shores and daughter have returned from Norfolk, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Omaha, Neb., have arrived in the city to make their home. Mrs. J. W. Norris has returned home after an extended visit in the east. She was accompanied home by her niece, Mrs. B. Redmon. Mr. and Mrs. John Norris entertained at a lovely dinner Sunday, Sept. 22, complimentary to Miss Byrdie Dowdy of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. C. F. Williams has been spending some time visiting in Chicago. While there he attended A. M. E. conference. Mrs. Stokes has returned to her home in Yankton after a visit in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Mack. Mr. Edward Askew entertained at dinner Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, Rev. and Mrs. James Washington of San Francisco. Friday evening, Sept. 20, they were entertained at dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Askew. Mrs. A. Lee entertained them in her home Saturday, Sept. 21. The funeral of Edith Pike, 15 years old, who died Friday, Sept. 20, after a long illness, was held at Westcott chapel Sunday, Sept. 22, Dr. J. Wilbur Norris officiating. Dr. Norris filled the pulpit at Malone chapel Sunday morning, while Rev. Gasaway of South Sioux City preached in the evening. One of the largest entertainments given at Bethel A. M. E. Church in recent years was the one given by the young people under the direction of Miss Marie Wilkerson as a benefit for Rev. C. R. Waters. Miss Wilkerson deserves great credit for the highly entertaining program that was rendered. The net receipts of the evening were $63.00. CHEER UP MATES, ITS ME I never see th' master o' a craft take on as did this same Captain Soakum. It was sumpin' ter-rif-ic t' see, but that night arter we'd been clapped in irons wot d'ye s'pose, if that ape o' Bill's didn't sneak down t' th' bulkhead there 'ith a lantern an' turned us loose. WE'RE SAVED BILL SHE HAS A FER MILLIAR LOOK Just as things 'us githin' desprit an' sumpin' had t' be done, an' it looked like th' ape, poor feller, that animal, who'd been keepin' a uncommon bright lookout, sighted a full rigged ship an' we proceeded t' make signs o' distress, if dancin' a hornpipe can be considered such Mr. C. Holder J. King returned home Saturday from Camp Dodge, honorably discharged. Mr. W. Tyler, Palmyra, Mo., who has been in the city for the past two months, returned home Monday. Mrs. A. Hawkins spent the week end in Monmouth, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. Murphy. Mr. H. Harmon had the misfortune to fall down stairs last week. He is much improved at this writing. When sick call Dr. W. D. Cook, 405 1895 Blue. Hours 8 to 11, 2 to 5, 7 to 8:30. Sunday 10 to 11. Residence and office 136 E. South St. Dr. Cook has just lately located in the city. Mrs. V. McGill and baby returned home from Kewanee last week. 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