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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Bldg Historics Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No.23 THE AFTERMATH. The aftermath, what will it be, When our boys come home From across the seas, Who have gone to fight for democracy We who are left behind Have time to sit and think Of the many wrongs and injustices Which have been done to our race. Our boys have proven brave soldiers, And, as in the other wars, When the call came for volunteers They answered as before. So when the war is won And they return from overseas, We hope, for their sakes, there'll also be A universal democracy. Mrs. Mac Lewis, 1316 N. 5th St. W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. OTTUMWA BRIEF8 Last Week. Many new cases of influenza have developed among race people the past week. The ban has been taken off the public gatherings on account of flu, and the churches have resumed their work with renewed spirit. Two splendid sermons were preached at both morning and evening services at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church last Sunday. The subjects were "The Kingdom of God" and "You Shall Reap Just What You Sow." The subjects were handled in accordance with the new dawn of peace and the falloff of too ambitious ruler and the victory of the people of a true motive. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Langford are removing their residence from Ottumwa to St. Joseph, Mo. Their many friends regret to see them go. We need more good neighbors and honest loyal citizens such as they have been in Ottumwa. The Mt. Zion A. M. E. Sunday school board held its annual election of officers last Tuesday and same resulted as follows: Superintendent, Miss Margaret Davis; assistant superintendent, Mrs. Jessie Organ; secretary, Miss Josephine Wilson; treasurer, Mrs. Harry Owens; teachers, Mrs. Ida Davis, Mrs. Harry Owens, Mrs. Organ, and others to be supplied. The Allen Christian Endeavor held its annual election Nov. 19 and resulted as follows: President, Miss Ida McCielan Davis; vice president, Miss Lelia Downey; secretary, Miss La Vera Wilson; treasurer, Miss Creta Robinson. Committees to be appointed. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Williams were host and hostess to a dinner in honor of Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Edwards and family. Mrs. Rosa Miller, who is a niece of Miss Ella Bohanna, and Mrs. Miller's two little children have been visitors at the Bohanna residence for the past few weeks, and returned to their home in Detroit, Michigan, this week by the way of Chicago. They will visit in Chicago before returning home. KEOKUK. IOWA. Mr. Albert Johnson of Davenport has returned home after spending a few days with his daughter, Mrs. Cecil Bates. Miss Mattie Henderson of La Grange, Mo., is visiting her cousin, Mr. Jonny Baker and family. Mrs. Nannie Owers is better at this writing. Mrs. Thomas Jefferson leaves for Chicago Wednesday to visit her daughter. Mrs. Cecil Bates, who has been ill, is better. Miss Thelma Seals is able to be out again. Mrs. Molly Malone was called to Ft. Madison to her niece, Mrs. Minerva Ruhmen, who underwent an operation, but is reported better. Mr. William South is able to be out again. Mrs. Geo. Smith is happily looking forward to a week end visit from her father, Rev. Wm. Brown of Albia. PILGRIM'S REST BAPTIST CHURCH The 47th anniversary of the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church, Fourteenth and Exchange streets, will be celebrated Dec. 1, 1918. The celebration is to begin with sunrise prayer meeting and continue during afternoon and evening. Rev. Wm. Brown, first pastor of the church, will preach at 10:30 a.m. and administer the Lord's Supper. At 2:30 in the afternoon reminiscent talks by aged members and a short address on the history of the church by Deacon Geo. W. Smith. The clerk of the church, Mrs. M. E. Amos, will read a paper on the subject, "Our Church, Its Present and Future." At 6:30 p.m. Young People's meeting, Topic, "Service in Church and Community." The closing sermon of the day will be preached by Rev. Wm. Brown and the parting hand extended to him by the members and friends. The Pilgrim's Best Church dates back to 1871 and the original church building still stands, although it has been renovated and greatly enlarged. It is one of the best organized and largest churches in the North Missouri Association. Rev. J. Sterling Moore, moderator of the association, is pastor of the church. METHEL, A. M. R. CHURCH NEWS, KNOKUK, IOWA. Sunday morning Rev. Watson spoke from the First Epistle of St. Peter, 4th chapter and 17th verse. Subject, "The Place of the Judgment;" At 8 p. m. he spoke from the Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy, 2nd chapter and 19th verse. Subject: "The Foundation of God Standeth Sure." On Friday evening, Nov. 22, the Missionary Society was organized. The officers are as follows: Mrs. C. R. Waters, president; Mrs. Pyles, vice president; Mrs. Lena B. Porter, secretary; Mrs. Geo. Snoddy, assistant secretary; Mrs. George Jones, treasurer; Mrs. Benthan, chaplain; Mrs. M. Fox, chairman on courtesy; Mrs. W. H. Jonea, chairman of refreshment committee; Mrs. Mable Johnson, chairman of program committee. Our presiding elder, Rev. Dr. N. J. McCracken, will conduct the services all day. We thank the parents for letting their children take part in our Christmas rehearsals. The ladies of the Sewing Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Uptergrove Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3, at 3 p. m. Mr. Carter, who has been in Rock Island, Ill., employed on the arsenal, is home confined to his bed sick. Mr. Ashby, who is here visiting his family, is employed on the arsenal in Rock Island. The ladies of the Self Culture Club were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Clifton Ashbey Friday, Nov. 22. There will be union services at Bethel A. M. E. Church Thanksgiving moning at 10:45. Rev. Sterling Moore of the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church will deliver the sermon. A large crowd is expected. "NO CIVILIZATION EVER RISES ABOVE THE,LEVEL OF ITS HOMES"— and no home rises above the level of its reading. The Youth's Companion introduces the whole family to the best writers of the day—those who contribute the things that make better minds and happier homes. "No other publication would appeal to me at this time!" tells the exact story of the hopefulness and entertainment and information and suggestion and economy that The Companion gives each week in the year. Every age is liberally provided for, every wholesome interest encouraged. Serials, Short Stories, Rare Articles, Digest of the War News, Special Pages and Exceptional Editorials. It is true that your family needs The Companion the coming year. They deserve it with all its help. It takes the place of many papers, so great is its variety—and at the price of one. Still $2.00 a year, 52 issues. Don't miss Grace Richmond's great serial, Anne Exeter, 10 chapters, beginning December 12. The following special offer is made to new subscribers: 1. The Youth's Companion—52 issues of 1919. 2. All the remaining weekly issues of 1918. 3. The Companion Home Calendar for 1919. All the above for only $2.00, or you may include 4. McCall's Magazine—12 fashion numbers. All for only $2.50. The two magazines may be sent to separate addresses if desired. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Commonwealth Ave. & St. Paul St., Boston, Mass. New Subscriptions Received at this Office. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Do not imagine that because other cough medicines failed to give you relief that it will be the same with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Bear in mind that from a small beginning this remedy has gained a world wild reputation and immense sale. A medicine must have exceptional merit to win esteem wherever it becomes known. FORT DODGE, IOWA The Baptist Church will start their bezaar Tuesday night. The A. M. E. Mission held revival all last week, closing Sunday night. Mr. Walter Dishman and daughter was in town last week. was in town last week. Mr. Earl Southall has been confined to his home for a week, but is able to be out again. Miss Jenkins, who has been very sick in the hospital with pneumonia, is much better. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Turner are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mother and baby getting along fine. Mrs. Guy is very much improved. A number of flu cases have been reported and a number of deaths, all white. NEGRO WOMEN IN FRANCE. NEGRO WOMEN IN FRANCE. Seven hundred volunteer Negro women are in France working in the huts and canteens of the Y. M. C. A., and there are many colored secretaries in this same noble service abroad. The Red Cross is placing colored trained nurses in the base hospitals in this country, and is considering the plea of 3,000 graduate Negro nurses for over- service. All over the country 12,000,000 colored Americans are loyally backing the government with their hard-earned money. Out of their wages and savings they invested $7,000,000 in three issues of the Liberty Loan bond. They gave one million in the first Red Gloss drive and two million in the second, besides investing four million in Thrift Stamps. This fine record cannot be told in terms of money, alone, for it is the spirit that counts, and the spirit of the colored Americans is passionately loyal. Now, when a new loan is to be launched the Negroes will be found well prepared to meet it. They have learned more about their government in the last year than they ever knew in their lives before. The growing sympathy and appreciation of their patriotic efforts by the white people have given them confidence. The success of the colored troops abroad have thrilled them with a pride that will express itself in renewed efforts. During the last year many new societies have been formed among the colored people and these, with the old established ones, have been actively and intelligently engaged in war work. heal without leaving a scar. A FARM HOME FOR THE COLORED MAN. Why should you not own a home? It means an independent life. A business of your own. The Swigart Tracts are located in a healthful country with good markets, schools, roads, transportation. A single crop of potatoes or beans here has paid for many a farm. Are you satisfied to always remain a wage earner working for somebody else, or will you take advantage of the opportunity given you by the Swigart Land Company of Chicago, to obtain a farm home in Michigan on the easiest terms. 10 acre tracts near railroads and schools $10 down and $5 a month. 20 and 40 acre tracts $25 to $100 down and $7 to $10 per month. Good productive land MOBERLY, MO., ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Grant Derrick moved to Macomb, Ill., last week. We regret to lose this estimable family and wish them success in their new home. Mr. Lon Tharps died Sunday morning. He leaves four small children to mourn his demise. Mr. Tharps for years has been a wallpaper cleaner. He will be greatly missed, as he was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Page lost their little girls in death Monday. We extend our sympathies. Mr. Francis died Monday also. He was 74 years old and a devoted Christian. He leaves two children. We extend our heartfelt sympathies. Mrs. Fannie Evans and Mr. Madison Tyler were united in marriage at the A. M. E. Church immediately after services Sunday night. A reception was given at her home on Winchester street. She received many useful and valuable presents. We wish for them years of success and happiness. Mrs. Zettie Gooch of Ottumwa has returned to her home after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Derricks. Mrs. Mattie Frazier is out after an illness of several weeks. She had an operation performed in Kansas City. Mrs. Minnie Green still remains ill. Schools, churches and other public gatherings are now permitted. The ban has been lifted. All the churches are making preparations for appropriate Thanksgiving services. Lincoln school will render a program Wednesday evening. The proceeds will be used on the piano indebtedness. Mr. Wade Renfro, who has been sick for some time, is reported much better. Mr. Geo. Maupius entertained a number of his friends Wednesday night. This was strictly a stag affair, but we will say they report a sumptuous feast. Moberly now has an up-to-date cafe on West Coates St. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. John Thomas of Chicago is here at the home of his parents, Mr. Cornelius Thomas, who has been very ill, but is a little better at this writing. Mr. Walter Benning is staying in as he has been sick for the past week. Mrs. Will Richard was a Centerville visitor over Sunday. Mr. Charlie Davis was up rfom Otumwa and spent Sunday at the Monroe Davis home. The top was lifted on Monday last and schools were opened, and churches were open Sunday. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. Rev. M. R. Rhonenee, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church. A Missionary Society was organized by the president, Mrs. Gertrude B. Rhonenee, Thursday aftfernoon at 2:30, in the church and twenty names were enrolled, and the outlook for the Missionary Society is great. The choir will meet every Friday night at the church. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. J. Payne's on Fourth avenue Friday afternoon and a dainty lunch was served, and an enjoyable time by all. They adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. A. Flecher, 2318 7th street. The A. M. E. Church will have an old time Thanksgiving dinner and the choir will have a musical entertainment at night. Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Rev. Jackson closed his rally Sunday night. Rev. Rhonenee dismissed his church and he and his wife, taking about 50 of their members to help Rev. Jackson out in his rally. The union services will be at the Baptist Church Rev. Rhonenee will preach the Thanksgiving sermon, and after services Rev. Jackson and his people will join the A. M. E. Church in their dinner and program. Rev. J. P. Jackson raised a large sum of money and will start to work at once on the church, so that they can be able to get in by cold weather. The sick people of the A. M. E. Church are C. R. Russell, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Eathel Richardson, Mrs. Jordan and R. V. Robertson. All are better at this time. What Would You Do? What Would You Do? In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a very severe one, will cause the parts to To All Telephone Patrons- For some time it has been realized that with the increasing cost of all materials necessary to the proper maintenance of telephone equipment and properties together with the advances in labor costs, it would be impossible to continue to furnish telephone service at the rates heretofore charged. The Iowa Telephone Company has endeavored to meet all the extraordinary conditions imposed upon it by the unusual situation and at the same time hold its rates for telephone service as low as possible. In order that our employees may be more able to meet living conditions as they now exist, an increase in wages amounting to about a half million dollars yearly will be made, effective on December 1, 1918 In order to meet the financial requirements occasioned by such a wage increase for our employees it is necessary to make certain telephone rate adjustments. This is to advise you that, effective December 1, Long Distance telephone rates will be increased 25 per cent and in addition Local Exchange rates will be generally increased. Such increases as are made in the rate for Local service will be shown on the December bills. We believe it is unnecessary to say anything further in justification of our action than to ask you to consider all conditions surrounding the furnishing of telephone service today together with the increasing cost of all commodities which you as well as our employees use. heal without leaving a scar. A FARM HOME FOR THE COLORED Why should you not own a home? It means an independent life. A business of your own. The Swigart Tracts are located in a healthful country with good markets, schools, roads, transportation. A single crop of potatoes or beans here has paid for many a farm. Are you satisfied to always remain a wage earner working for somebody else, or will you take advantage of the opportunity given you by the Swigart Land Company of Chicago, to obtain a farm home in Michigan on the easiest terms. 10 acre tracts near railroads and schools $10 down and $5 a month. 20 and 40 acre tracts $25 to $100 down and $7 to $10 per month. Good productive land well suited for poultry, vegetables, fruits and general crops of all kinds. Already hundreds of colored people have purchased land of us. Write us today for copies of letters we have received of them and see what they think of the country. Swigart Land Co., T1263 First Nat'l Bk. Bldg., Chicago, Ill. UNCLE SAM'S MAIL POUCH UNCLE SAM'S MAIL POUCH Nov. 5, 1918. Dear Mother: I received your letter and was glad to hear that you were well and getting along all right. That makes me feel better as you are the one I have to worry about. I have been blessed as I haven't been sick or had any trouble. The army is what you make it. If you do what you are told you will find it all right, and if you do not you will find it hard. As for myself, if I get home, I would not take $5,000 for the experience. I have seen and walked a lot of places that you read of. We never stay in one place more than eight or nine days, and when we travel we walk, carry about 75 pounds on our backs, so you see if you can stand that you must be a man. Well, mother, you speak of going away. I think if I were you I would rent one room and not break up housekeeping, as I might be home in the spring and that will make our home happy. Well as I have not the time to write any more I will close. Give love to all. Tell brother he thinks he has traveled some, but I have been further around the world looking for a fight than he has on pleasure, and when you write send me his address, but I think it would be better for him to write as he has more time. Well answer soon. From your loving baby boy to the dearest mother in the world. W. H. Elmore, Hdg. Co. 804th Inf. THE LAST CALL THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT Government regulation for the conservation of paper cuts from our list all free papers. In this is included subscribers who are three months in arrears prior to November, 1917. If you are in this class you must pay at once. All subscriptions three months in arrears will be discontinued the last day of November. Do not wait for a collector, none will come. Do not depend on your former record for payment as the Government does not go back of one year. If you are in arrears, no matter who you are, your paper will be discontinued after the last day in November. Do not wait. Act now. 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Torver Keokun, Ia. ..... Miss Mary Smith Ottumwa, Ia. ..... Miss Margrete Davis Chillicothe, Mo. ..... Mrs. Ruth Anderson Clarinda, Ia. ..... Miss Viola Walker CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR will mean more than ever to thoughtful people, but it will not be a season for extravagance; only worth-while Christmas presents will be given. For nearly one hundred years The Youth's Companion has been the popular Christmas present. It always has been the best present for so little money, because the paper means so much to the family life and continues to come every week throughout the year. In these serious times The Youth's Companion is worth more than ever. It costs just the same—$2.00 for 52 issues. It's the best $2.00 that can be invested in a family, and when giving The Companion you give only the best. Don't misse Grace Richmond's great serial, Anne Exeter, 10 chapters, beginning December 12. The following special offer is made to new subscribers: 1. The Youth's Companion—52 issues of 1919. 2. All the remaining weekly issues of 1918. 3. The Companion Home Calendar for 1919. All the above for only $2.00, or you may include McCall's Magazine - 12 fashion numbers. All for $2.50. The two magazines may be sent to separate addresses if desired. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Commonwealth Ave. & Broad St. STATUTORY NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF THE BANKERS RESERVE FINANCE CORPORATION, OF DES MOINES, IOWA. To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given of the organization of a corporation for pecuniary profit under the provisions of Chapter 1, Title IX, of the Code of Iowa, and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, as follows: The name of this corporation is the BANKERS RESERVE FINANCE CORPORATION, and its principal place of business is at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; its Articles of Incorporation are of record in the office of the recorder of deeds of Polk County, Iowa, and also in the office of Secretary of the State of Iowa, and a certificate of incorporation has been duly issued pursuant to law. The object and purpose of this corporation shall be the handling of securities of every kind and description, and especially securities in which banks trust companies and insurance companies may lawfully invest; it shall have the right to purchase or otherwise acquire, hold, handle, sell and otherwise dispose of all forms of negotiable paper or other securities of every class or character; to deal in warehouse receipts, bills of lading, patents, trade marks, and copyrights; to borrow, or raise money, by the issuing and selling of bonds, bills of exchange, notes, certificates and other commercial paper or corporate obligations, and to secure the payment thereof by mortgages, deeds of trust or otherwise; to act as bailie of money, securities or other things of value, and to provide safety deposit boxes for its customers; to act as fiscal or financial agents, and as holding company for others; to purchase, or otherwise acquire, hold, develop, deal in, manage, operate, develop, sell and otherwise dispose of real estate and real estate interest; to guarantee and defend the title to real estate; to act as real estate or insurance agents; to promote and give financial aid to corporate enterprises of every kind and character; to investigate the credit, financial solvency and sufficiency of borrowers. (See Article III of the Charter.) The amount of Capital Stock of this corporation is One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) Dollars, divided into nineteen hundred (1900) shares of Common stock of the part value of Fifty ($50) Dollars cach, and one hundred (108) shares of Founder's stock of the par value of Fifty ($50) Dollars cach. No stock shall be sold for less than 100% of its par value, and no certificate shall be issued for such stock until the corporation has received payment thereof in cash, or property, and before any such stock is issued for anything other than cash, authority for such exchange must be secured from the Executive Council of the State of Iowa, as by law provided. This corporation commenced business on the 24th day of October, 1918, and shall continue for a period of twenty years thereafter unless sooner dissolved by a majority of the holders of the Founder's stock issued and outstanding; provided, however, that the corporate period of this corporation may be extended for the time and in the manner, as provided by law. The affairs of this corporation shall be conducted by a Board of Directors consisting of nine members, elected by and from the stockholders, which shall be held on the third Tuesday of October, 1919, at o'clock P. M., at the office of the company in Des Moines, Iowa. The Common shareholders are entitled to elect four directors, and the holders of the Founder's stock shall be entitled to elect five members, or one more member than the number elected by the holders of the Common shares. An Executive Committee, consisting of three members, elected by and from the directors, shall be vested with all the powers of the Board of Directors, and enjoy all of the rights and privileges of the Board when the same is not in session, and when a meeting of Founder's stockholders is not being held. The highest amount of indebtedness to which this corporation may at any time subject itself shall not exceed two-thirds of its paid-up and outstanding Capital Stock. The private property of stockholders is exempt from corporate debts and liabilities, except for the unpaid Capital Stock. Dated this 23rd day of November, 1918, at Des Moines, Iowa. THE BYSTANDER SAVING PROGRAM ON IOWA'S FARMS SAVING PROGRAM ON IOWA'S FARMS MANY WAYS I'M WHICH CONSER. VATION MAY BE MADE MORE EFFECTIVE IN AGRICULT. The vast quantity of foodstuffs stored on farms makes opportunities for saving them correspondingly large. Following are common sources of food losses with suggestions by the food administration for reducing them: Fire.—Remove inflammable rubbish, plow fireguards, use care with matches, lanterns and stoves. Supplement these safety measures with fire-fighting equipment kept in a definite place for instant use. In brief, consider a farm or food-production establishment. Shelter.—Prevention of damage and deterioration by putting all foodstuffs possible under adequate shelter. Full utilization of storage space and prompt repair of roofs help greatly in preventing food losses. By sheltering foodstuffs on farms conservation is effected at the source. Rats and Pests.—Regard rats and similar pests seriously, as the direct enemy of starving humanity. Exclude them with concrete floors and destroy their breeding places. Rats must not eat holes in our hulwarks of national defense. Stock Losses.—More than a million tons of our food exports must comprise meats, fats, dairy products and poultry products. The quantity of this class of food depends largely on comfortable housing and the care which animals receive. Needless exposure and irregular attention may result in reduced production and mortality. Thorough farm conservation demands that live stock be kept comfortable and in healthy condition thereby securing maximum results from the feed consumed. In complying with these suggestions, and extending them to cover additional sources of loss, farmers are asked to consider this program necessary until next harvest, even should peace come before that time. Besides feeding ourselves, the United States is pledged to feed the allies and we must also supply the people in territory now being recovered from German dominion. We must realize that peace will bring no additional food but instead increased obligations. Poland, the Balkans and other parts of Europe now isolated from relief will clamor for a share of our present and future reserves. PUNISH FOOD LAW VIOLATORS Penalties Are Assessed Against Those Who Do Not Observe the Rules. Fradulent alteration of the official weight and inspection certificates on a carload of corn has cost the Fidelity Grain company of Marshall, Tex., its food administration license. The revocation became effective November 5 and runs for an unlimited period, Federal Food Administrator Deems notifies the county food administrator. Delivering sugar to a canning company without obtaining the necessary certificate has cost the Amalgamated Sugar company of Salt Lake City, Utah, 10,000 pounds of sugar. This is being held without charge for the order of the food administration. Following an investigation by the United States food administration of the Phoenix bakery of Phoenix, Ariz., Edward Elsele, proprietor, was permitted to contribute $1,000 to war charities, in lieu of further penalties, when it was discovered that for ten days during the month of June, practically no substitutes were contained in the bread baked at his plant. For operating after surrendering his license and violation of the 70 per cent rule in using an excess amount of flour, followed by a general failure to comply with the requirements of the California federal food administrator, Emil Stockle, a baker of Santa Barbara, Cal., was compelled to suffer an unlimited revocation of his license, in addition to being served with an unfair order, which makes it prohibitive for food administration licensees to supply him with materials. SAVING YOUNG IOWA TURKEYS In order to discourage the wasteful practice of selling young turkeys before they mature and to increase the amount of poultry flesh, the food administration has placed time limitations on the purchase of turkeys of certain weights by all licensed dealers. It is requested that all licensees refrain from buying hen turkeys weighing less than 8 pounds and young toms weighing less than 12 pounds live weight until December 7. Licensees are requested not to dress turkeys in an atmospheric temperature above 40 degrees, unless equipped with ice or artificial refrigeration to chill the fowls immediately after dressing. Licensees should purchase no turkeys intended for Thanksgiving markets or points east of Pittsburgh and Buffalo after November 16, and that turkeys for points east of Pittsburgh and Buffalo be loaded and ready for shipment not later than November 18. In former years, a large percentage of the turkeys reaching the markets after the Thanksgiving demand has been supplied were forced into freezers. In view of the fact that a very large per cent of the available freezer space in the country is needed and being used to freeze meats for shipment to our troops and the allies, it is desirable to d'courage the sale and IOWA FOLKS GET MORE SUGAR NOW IOWA FOLKS GET MORE SUGAR NOW FEDERAL FOOD ADMINISTRATOR DEEMS REDEEMS PLEDGE GIVEN THE PEOPLE WHEN By increasing the monthly allotment of sugar for Iowa people from two to three pounds of sugar per capita, effective November 1, Federal Food Administrator J. F. Deems emphatically declared that this must not be taken as meaning that the conservation of foodstuffs generally is not now fully as important as it was at the height of the sugar shortage. While the sugar situation has improved, largely due to the splendid aid of the American housewife in reducing consumption, and also by the availability of new domestic cane and beet sugar, the needs for greater exports in other lines is no less marked. The United States must increase the food exports by one-half from a harvest no larger than last year's. It is probable that the ration will be increased to four pounds Dec. 1. The prominent part which the American woman has played in conserving sugar is best understood by a comparison of our consumption of sugar during the past four months with the consumption for a similar period in normal times. Normal consumption of sugar for the months of July, August, September and October was approximately 400,000 tons per month, or 1,600,000 tons for the four months. Following the appeal for sugar conservation there was saved approximately 8,000,000 tons during that period of this year. Seventy per cent of the sugar consumed in the United States is used in the home. Last spring when we had only 20,000 bushels of wheat for export above our normal requirements, the American people made sacrifices by saving that enabled us to send 110,000,000 additional bushels of wheat besides the normal exportable surplus. Of this the housewife alone saved a total of 13,000,000 barrels of flour. The same loyal spirit of sacrifice has been shown in the sugar conservation program and it is confidently felt by the food administration that the American people will give renewed devotion to the food program. AN ENTIRE WEEK FOR CONSERVATION December 1-8 to Be Utilized for a Rededication of Our People to War Service. The end, Monday, of the actual fighting of the war will not interfere with carrying on the war program in Iowa so far as food conservation is concerned. As planned, the week of December 1-8 will be devoted to rededication of the people to that cause which is now more vital than ever. The responsibilities of the food administration are greatly increased by the close of the European butchery. More than twice as many people are now facing famine as could be reached before they were released from the domination of the Huns. In view of this situation Mr. Hoover will write a new message to the American pebble which will be read in the churches on Sunday, December 1, and at lodges and meetings of all civic organizations during the week, and in the schools. The new home card and the new window card will not be distributed during the week but the organization perfected by the women's committee for the distribution be maintained intact, for there will be other activities which will enlist their attention. It is now planned to ask the schools to organize a program relating to the new and intensified conservation required by the changed war condition and to give it publicity on Monday. December 2. The food administration will arrange for local meetings in each county to be addressed by local speakers. The county food administrators and the chairmen of the women's committee in each county will arrange for public meetings in every community during the week of December 1-8. The new message from Mr. Hoover will be the text at these meetings. KING ALBERT THANKS HOOVER Herbert Hoover, federal food administrator and chairman of the commission for relief in Belgium, has received the following cable from the king of the Belgians, dated October 22: "On this, the fourth anniversary of the foundation of the commission for relief in Belgium, my heart prompts me to thank you once more in the name of all my compatriots for having during four years saved the Belgian nation from starvation. 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Rov. Alferd preached two spleadid sermons. Sistem tor the day was twenty-one Mrs. Maggio Botts, who has been at the bedside of her daughter in Mead- ville, Mo., has returned to our city. We ate glad to have Mrs. Botts with us ‘again and to learn that her danghter’a health is much improved. Mra. Fannis Alnutt spent several days in Utica Inst week st the home of Mr. and Mrs, Edmond Williams, who were both ill of tho flu. ‘Quite a number of Chillicothiqns-at- tended the funeral of Miss Beulah Fra- sler in Utica Inst week. Mrs) Pauline Anderson, who is recov- ering from a severo attack of pneu- mouia, is at tho homo of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Alex Trent, of Utica, to seouporate her strength. Little, Wymond’ Palmor is getting along sticcly after. a severe attack of ae ‘Migv. Abbott, the new pastor of the A. it: BR, Church, is progressing nicely in Min now field since the ban has been Bifted. 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Mrs, Julia Taylor is confined to her ‘home with rheumatism, mn ‘Mrs. Ida Henderson 1s complaining. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Johnson received ‘a telegram from the government Sun- day, Nov, 17, informing them of the death of their son, Wilbur, of pneu- monia, Death occurred Monday, Oct: 21, 1918, He was their eldest son and a private in the 804th Pioneer Infantry in service in France. Wilbur was an Os- kaloosa boy, born June 30, 1889. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, a daughter, Mildred, father aud mother, ‘Mr. and Mrs, R, Johnson, a brother, ‘Sergeant Major Homer ., now in ser- vice somewhere in France, aud a host of friends, a ¢ No church last Sunday, Sunday school or gathering of any kind, ° Quarantine still on. Walt Smith is here from Chicago vis- iting friends and hunting. Just tramp ing over the grounds he loves so well, with a gun and a dog, This is Walt’s boyhood home and there is not another place like it. Mre. Mabel Green of Chicago is the guest in the parental Green home on North 6th. % , i CENTERVILLS NEWS. Mrs, Martha F. White, state presi- dent of the I. 8. F.C. W. C,, was in the city Wednesday, Nov. 13, and met the club of our city which met at the home of Mrs, Hannah Cobbs. A large num- ber were present, with several’ invited guests. Her lecture was ‘(Duty and Renponsibility of Our Club. Women. Her lecture was good and enjoyed by ‘all present. Dainty refreshments were served and at 8 o’clock she lectured at the Second Baptist Church’ on ‘Negro and the War.” A large number were also present to hear Mrs. White. Everyone onjoyed Mrs, M. F. White’s lectures, after which a reception was given Mra, White at tho church by the club women. She left for her home in Indianola Thursday morning. Phe club women will send boxes tc the American Red Cross for the needy soldiers. Mrs. Doctor Bowman (white) donated a box of very useful articles to the: ©. ._W. for the boys in Fort, Dos Moines ‘Mrs. Mariah Brown donated a quilt and several others denated useful arti: eles. Several are expecting to send Thanks giving boxes to the Fort and Camp. ‘Mrs. Anna Oliver entertained at six o'clock dinner Wednesday evening, Nov 13, in honor of Mrs. Mariah Brown, whc left Saturday evening for West Vir ginia for an indefinite stay. Those Presont wore Mrs, Mildred Mayfield, ‘Mrs. Emma Martin, Mrs. A. L. Oritten- don, Mra. ‘Martha ‘Thompson, Mrs. Mariah Brown and Rev. M., Carrington. Hed grandson, Mr. Theodore Lee, pre- sided at the Victrola. ‘Tho report a de- ligtfal time and wished Mrs. Brown a happy journey. ‘Mrs. Anna Keainey entertained at 0 six o’elock dinner Thursday-in honor of ‘Mrs, Maria Brown, Those reported on the sick list are ‘SHE BYSTANDE& Foreign Food News Noies. ‘The potato situation in France ts very grave, for whereas the aver. age for the Iast ten” years’ Is 12,000,000 long tons, this year the potato crop will not exceed 7,500,000 Iong tons. “The occupler of an agricultural holding in England may not sell or part with the possession of any horse, which 1s used or capable of being used for the cultivation of the holding, except with the authority of a Heense. ‘The rationing of Jam in England will be equally as discomforting as the sugar limitation, as jam has been used more than formerly to “help out in the small’ butter ration of five ounces per week, The fruft crops of England were abnormally poor this year, practically all the frult produced being:bought by the army and the navy for jam-making purposes. ‘All persons owning horses in England and entitled to limited sup- plies of hay, straw, chaff and cereal feeding stuffs must keep records showing the number and class of horses, and full facts regarding source, kind and amount of feed used. - ‘The total nutritional value of the 1918 cereal crop as well as of beans and potatoes in France 1s below that of last year. The wheat crop 1a larger and of better quality, but the maize, barley, oats, beans ‘and potato crops:are considerably smaller. These facts, announced by M. Boret, French food controller, show the need for continued and in- "creased conservation in the United States. ‘The use of straw for bedding purposes ts forbidden in England, Ont straw in particular may be used only for feeding purposes. According to an order of the British food controller, effective No- vember 4, sirup, molasses, honey, jam and marmalade will be rationed in Great Britain. While the British people have been on an allowance of two pounds of sugar per month, the same basis as exists in the United States, the new regulation will make it Impossible to supplement this ration with unlimited supplies of other sweeteners, as exists in the Untted States. The size of the new rations will not exceed four ounces per week. : In Russia, bread is selling at $1.23 per pound, as against 1 cent in 1914 and $ cents in 1917. Sugar is selling at $482 per pound, as against 6 cents in 1914 and 40 cents in 1917. Potatoes are selling at $80.72 per bushel,:as agatost 80 cents in 1914 and $3.17 in 1017. Milk tn selling at $1.12 a quatt, as-dgtinst © cents in 1914 and 84 cents in 1917. Butter {a selling at $2.88 a pound, as ageinst\29 cents in 1914 and 69 cents in 1917. Eggs are selling at §2.40 2 dozen, as against 14 cents in 1914 and 81 cents in 1917. = ‘The number of hogs in France on January 1, 1018, fad dropped from 7,000,000 in prewar times to 4,000,000—a decrease of 43 per cent. During the past six months the decline has become much more marked; and with the shortage of feeding stuffs, resulting from a bad potato crop and the necessity for reserving most cereals for human consump- tion, a still ebarper decline may be expected. much improved. Roy. J. Stewart of Lincoln passed through the city and preached for us Sunday morning and for Rev. J. W ‘Woods of Mystic Sunday ovening. ‘The Mission Circle presented a ser viee flag to the church Sunday after noon at 2:30 in honor of our twenty boys who aro now in service. A splen did program was prepared, which wil bo given liter. ‘The Cilo Club will give an entertain ment Saturday night for the purpose of fixing the church, Mra, Anna Gooding chairman, and Bro, Ceary Noah, chair man, Also a program in connection. ‘The Mission Circle held the Mite ‘Tuosday night at the church. Mrs, Crittenden received the sad news of the death of her cousin, Mr. Luther Blodsov, of Chicago. : ‘Mr, and Mrs, J. Hicks received word that thelr eon, Corporal Le Roy Hicks is ill’at Camp Dodge, Iowa. ‘Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Richards of Albia visited at the home of Mrs. A. L. Crit. tonden and family’ Sunday. They also attended services Sunday morning and afternoon, returning -home at 8:30 orelock. Those reported on the sick list arc Bro, Joe Saunders, Mra. L. Baker, Mrs. M. J. Thompkins, Mr. J. W. Martin and Mrs, L. Jeter. i ‘Mrs.-Anna Oliver received word that ES Ds ali ce |X? Si J, TF | ——T S be ay Shaky ME ly | ; 24 | |) 7 ORR 4) Mi bE eee her sister had passed away at Kélisas City, Mo. Our corresponding secretary of the Mission Circle has written several let- ters of encouragement to the soldier boys for the Mission Circle, and re- ceived answers from them which were very interesting. She read them at the meeting Tuesday night. Quite 2 number of girls aud ladies are writing to the soldier boys. ‘Mr, L, Hughes attended the patriotic services Sunday’ afternoon, DAVENPORT ITEMS. ~ Last Week. Mr. Levi Cunningham, for many years a resident of this eity, passed away last ‘Friday moming after a lingering ill- ness. He leaves a wife and a host of friends. The funeral was held Sunday ‘afternoon, Rev. 8. B. Moore in charge. Mrs, Laura Burns and Mr. Jennings were married Nov. 9 in Chicago, to the surprise of their-many friends. Mr. and Mrs. {onnings are at home on Monroe street. ‘Bothel A. M. E. Church is making proparations for Thanksgiving dinner. First class meals will be served. ‘Mr. and Mrs, John Washington of Chicago are visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and) Mrs. Harry Buekner, and other relatives in the city. ‘Mrs, Arvilla Cook has reeovered from an Pa aoe Boe cl i ee hoo Ge So. Seana HI ex fan eA 5 | a <ocan! < ara Res; Wi ZA A pope, Milithiys her recent illness, ‘Mist Emma Brown will have charge of the program at Bethel A. M. E Church Thanksgiving night, | which promises to be very entertaining, The Third Baptist Church is busy got ting ready for their Thanksgiving: din- ner. They will serve first clase meals Mesdames Jessie Piper and: Florence White wero called to Chicago by, the serions illness of their father. Miss Emma Brown is becoming quite a favorite as a pianist. Her services arc in demand in some of the wealthiest families in the city, where she plays for their social gatherings. BUXTON NEWS. + Zest Week. ‘The secretary of the Y.M. C. A, J. E Mills, and Mrs, Mjonic B, London, prin cipal of schools, are co-operating with the ministers of Buxton toward selectiny ‘a largo delegation of boys to attend the Older Boys Conference, which will con ‘vene in Albia on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec 1, There will be three days of interest ‘ing programs and banquets. No: ex pense outside of railroad fare and reg istration fee, which, will only be about 48.00 per delegate, ‘Meals and lodging .will be arranged for the three days fre ‘of charge, For further particulars se J. EB. Mills, secretary of Y. M. C. A, “tho people of Buxton were severely shocked to htar of the death of Monro county's sheriff, Col. Guthrie, _wh¢ passed away at his home in Albia laa! ‘Wednesday morning. Mrs, 8. Joe Brown held a very inter ‘esting meeting with the colored Rei Cross women of Bixton last Monday at the ¥.M. ©. A. She brought out somé points that were. very. inspiring and jhelpful. We believe her visit will d much good toward bringing about fa ture results. ‘Mr. Chas, Tolson and wife are the proud parents of a bouncing boy and girl He says he is making the world safe for democracy. 80 far Buxton has been blessed. ‘The flu has flew all around us, but not s single case has landed as yet in ow community. ORIGINAL NOTICE. . ~ In the District Court of the State of Towa, in and for Polk County, Janu ary Term, A. D. 1919. Birddie Wash, Plaintiff, ve. ‘Will Wash, Defendant. * ‘To Will Wash: ‘You are hereby notified that on or be fore the 24th day of December, A. D. 1918, the petition of the plaintiff'in the above-entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Poll County; Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the ground of desertion. “For further particulars see petition and unleds you appear thereto and de fond before noon of the second day of the next term, being the January term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the 6th day of January, 1919, default’ will be entered against you and judgment and decree rondered thereon. 8. JOE BROWN, Attorney for Plaintiff. ee ‘Glessiineneen: Drink a cupful of hot cocoa, with- out sugar, just before retiring, and you will not be troubled with sleep- Rename. ‘Ya the District Court of the Stato 4 Tows, in and for Polk County, Jaa: ary Term, A. D. 1919, Mario. Miller, Plaintif, 1 va. Gharles H. Miller, Defendant, : To said defendant” You are hereby notified that the peti. tion of the plaintiff in the above ex, titled cause is now on file in the offe, of the Clerk of the District Court of thy Btate of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Tows, claiming of you a divorce on thy ground of cruel and inhuman treatmeat, For furthor Particulars sce petitia, now on file, and unlese you appear ther. to and défend before noon of tho’ say. ond day of the next torm, being thy January term’ of said Court, which will cottimence at Des Moines, Polk County, Tows, on the 6th day of January, 1919, | detent will be entered against you and Judgment and decree rendered thereo, Dated this 20th day of November, 1918. SULLIVAN & SULLIVAN, . a ‘Attorneys for Plaintif, Please pay your subscription, .Plenty of exercise, fresh air, regular hours—is ali the pre. scription you need to avoid Influenza— unless . through neglect or otherwise, a cold gets you. 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He made a very interesting talk at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. Mrs. Coreda Harris of Hamilton, Mo., has been visiting relatives and friends here the past week. Sunday services were well attended at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Alfred preached two splendid sermons. Collection for the day was twenty-one dollars. Mrs. Maggie Botts, who has been at the bedside of her daughter in Meadville, Mo., has returned to our city. We are glad to have Mrs. Botts with us again and to learn that her daughter's health is much improved. Mrs. Fannie Alnutt spent several days in Utica last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Williams, who were both ill of the flu. Quite a number of Chillicothians attended the funeral of Miss Beulah Fraser in Utica last week. Mrs. Pauline Anderson, who is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia, is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Trent, of Utica, to recuperate her strength. Little Wymond Palmer is getting along nicely after a severe attack of diphtheria. Hov. Abbott, the new pastor of the A. M. E. Church, is progressing nicely in his new field since the ban has been lifted. He preached two excellent sermons Sunday. The collection was ten dollars and sixty cents. You look for news every week, and when the reporter calls to collect you fail to pay her. The editor is expecting her to make her report. So please pay your subscription, and save humiliation for yourself and your reporter. About Group If your children are subject to croup, or if you have reason to fear their being attacked by that disease, you should KINKY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT SOFT, LONG, SILKY by ming Herolla Formade Hair Dressing, herolla hair is the best preparation made for producing beautiful soft, soft, soft hair. How lovely has it been to kind you want. Herolla feeds the scalp and makes kinky, happy, smooth hair. 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He was their oldest son and a private in the 804th Pioneer Infantry in service in France. Wilbur was an Oskaloosa boy, born June 30, 1889. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, a daughter, Mildred, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnson, a brother, Sergeant Major Homer L., now in service somewhere in France, and a host of friends. No church last Sunday, Sunday school or gathering of any kind. Quarantine still on. Walt Smith is here from Chicago visiting friends and hunting. Just tramping over the grounds he loves so well, with a gun and a dog. This is Walt's boyhood home and there is not another place like it. Mrs. Mabel Green of Chicago is the guest in the parental Green home on North 6th. CENTERVILLS NEWS. Mrs. Martha F. White, state president of the I. S. F. W. C. W., was in the city Wednesday, Nov. 13, and met the club of our city which met at the home of Mrs. Hannah Cobba. A large number were present, with several invited guests. Her lecture was "Duty and Responsibility of Our Club Women. Her lecture was good and enjoyed by all present. Dainty refreshments were served and at 8 o'clock she lectured at the Second Baptist Church on "Negro and the War." A large number were also present to hear Mrs. White. Everyone enjoyed Mrs. M. F. White's lectures, after which a reception was given Mrs. White at the church by the club women. She left for her home in Indianola Thursday morning. The club women will send boxes to the American Red Cross for the needy soldiers. Mrs. Doctor Bowman (white) donated a box of very useful articles to the C. C. W. for the boxes in Fort Des Moines. Mrs. Mariah Brown donated a quilt and several others denoted useful articles. Several are expecting to send Thanksgiving boxes to the Fort and Camp. Mrs. Anna Oliver entertained at six o'clock dinner Wednesday evening, Nov. 13, in honor of Mrs. Mariah Brown, who left Saturday evening for West Virginia for an indefinite stay. Those present were Mrs. Mildred Mayfield, Mrs. Emma Martin, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, Mrs. Martha Thompson, Mrs. Mariah Brown and Rev. M. Carrington. Hed grandson, Mr. Theodore Lee, presided at the Victoria. The report a delightful time and wished Mrs. Brown a happy journey. Mrs. Anna Kearney entertained at a six o'clock dinner Thursday in honor of Mrs. Mariah Brown. Those reported on the sick list are THE BYSTANDEA Foreign Food News Notes. Foreign Food News Notes. The potato situation in France age for the last ten years is 12,000 crop will not exceed 7,500,000 long. The occupier of an agriculture part with the possession of any house used for the cultivation of the hotel license. The rationing of jam in England as the sugar limitation, as jam he help out in the small butter ration crops of England were abnormal fruit produced being bought by the purposes. All persons owning horses in piles of hay, straw, chaff and cery showing the number and class of his kind and amount of feed used. The total nutritional value of beans and potatoes in France is a crop is larger and of better quality and potato crops are considerably M. Boret, French food controller, creased conservation in the United. The use of straw for bedding Oat straw in particular may be used. According to an order of the vember 4, sirup, molasses, honey, in Great Britain. While the Britis of two pounds of sugar per month United States, the new regulation with this ration with unlimited supplies United States. The size of the new per week. In Russia, bread is selling at 1914 and 8 cents in 1917. Sugar is 6 cents in 1914 and 40 cents in 1918 bushel; as against 30 cents in 1918 $1.12 a quart, as against 9 cents it is selling at $2.88 a pound, as agar 1917. Eggs are selling at $2.40 a dri 81 cents in 1917. The number of hogs in France from 7,000,000 in prewar times to 1 During the past six months the deed and with the shortage of feeding crop and the necessity for reservation, a still sharper decline may be a situation in France is very grave, for when ten years is 12,000,000 long tons, this year exceed 7,500,000 long tons. A mer of an agricultural holding in England is possession of any horse, which is used or cultivation of the holding, except with the king of jam in England will be equally an imitation, as jam has been used more the small butter ration of five ounces per week and were abnormally poor this year, praising bought by the army and the navy for owning horses in England and entitled to draw, chaff and cereal feeding stuffs must number and class of horses, and full facts rest of feed used. Nutritional value of the 1918 cereal crops in France is below that of last year and of better quality, but the maize, barley are considerably smaller. These facts, with food controller, show the need for condition in the United States. A straw for bedding purposes is forbidden particular may be used only for feeding poultry an order of the British food controller molasses, honey, jam and marmalade will. While the British people have been on of sugar per month, the same basis as the new regulation will make it impossible unlimited supplies of other sweeteners, the size of the new rations will not exceed 1917. Sugar is selling at $4.32 per pound, as applied in 1917. Potatoes are selling at 30 cents in 1914 and $3.17 in 1917. Potatoes are selling against 9 cents in 1914 and 54 cents in 1983 a pound, as against 29 cents in 1914 a selling at $2.40 a dozen, as against 14 cents. Of hogs in France on January 1, 1918 in prewar times to 4,000,000—a decrease in six months the decline has become much shortage of feeding stuffs, resulting from necessity for reserving most cereals for higher decline may be expected. The potato situation in France is very grave, for whereas the average for the last ten years is 12,000,000 long tons, this year the potato crop will not exceed 7,500,000 long tons. The occupier of an agricultural holding in England may not sell or part with the possession of any horse, which is used or capable of being used for the cultivation of the holding, except with the authority of a license. The rationing of jam in England will be equally as discomforting as the sugar limitation, as jam has been used more than formerly to help out in the small butter ration of five ounces per week. The fruit crops of England were abnormally poor this year, practically all the fruit produced being bought by the army and the navy for jam-making purposes. All persons owning horses in England and entitled to limited supplies of hay, straw, chaff and cereal feeding stuffs must keep records showing the number and class of horses, and full facts regarding source, kind and amount of feed used. The total nutritional value of the 1918 cereal crop as well as of beans and potatoes in France is below that of last year. The wheat crop is larger and of better quality, but the maize, barley, oats, beans and potato crops are considerably smaller. These facts, announced by M. Boret, French food controller, show the need for continued and increased conservation in the United States. The use of straw for bedding purposes is forbidden in England. Oat straw in particular may be used only for feeding purposes. According to an order of the British food controller, effective November 4, sirup, molasses, honey, jam and marmaalade will be rationed in Great Britain. While the British people have been on an allowance of two pounds of sugar per month, the same basis as exists in the United States, the new regulation will make it impossible to supplement this ration with unlimited supplies of other sweeteners, as exists in the United States. The size of the new rationes will not exceed four ounces per week. In Russia, bread is selling at $1.23 per pound, as against 1 cent in 1914 and 8 cents in 1917. Sugar is selling at $4.32 per pound, as against 6 cents in 1914 and 40 cents in 1917. Potatoes are selling at $50.72 per bushel; as against 30 cents in 1914 and $3.17 in 1917. Milk is selling at $1.12 a quart, as against 9 cents in 1914 and 54 cents in 1917. Butter is selling at $2.88 a pound, as against 29 cents in 1914 and 69 cents in 1917. Eggs are selling at $2.40 a dozen, as against 14 cents in 1914 and 81 cents in 1917. The number of hogs in France on January 1, 1918, had dropped from 7,000,000 in prewar times to 4,000,000—a decrease of 48 per cent. During the past six months the decline has become much more marked; and with the shortage of feeding stuffs, resulting from a bad potato crop and the necessity for reserving most cereals for human consumption, a still sharper decline may be expected. Rev. J. Stewart of Lincoln passed through the city and preached for us Sunday morning and for Rev. J. W. Woods of Mystic Sunday evening. The Mission Circle presented a service flag to the church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in honor of our twenty boys who are now in service. A splendid program was prepared, which will be given later. The Clio Club will give an entertainment Saturday night for the purpose of fixing the church. Mrs. Anna Gooding, chairman, and Bro. Ceary Noah, chairman. Also a program in connection. The Mission Circle held the Mite Tuesday night at the church. Mrs. Crittenden received the sad news of the death of her cousin, Mr. Luther Bledsoe, of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hicks received word that their son, Corporal Le Roy Hicks, is ill at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richards of Albia visited at the home of Mrs. A. L. Crittenden and family Sunday. They also attended services Sunday morning and afternoon, returning home at 8:30 o'clock. Those reported on the sick list are Bro. Joe Saunders, Mrs. L. Baker, Mrs. M. J. Thompkins, Mr. J. W. Martin and Mrs. L. Jeter. Mrs. Anna Oliver received word that IMPLE LE·AN much improved. It is very grave, for whereas the aver- 0,000 long tons, this year the potato tons, will holding in England may not sell or use, which is used or capable of being leading, except with the authority of a and will be equally as discomforting has been used more than formerly to of five ounces per week. The fruit poor this year, practically all the army and the navy for jam-making England and entitled to limited sup- pural feeding stuffs must keep records orces, and full facts regarding source, for the 1018 cereal crop as well as of below that of last year. The wheat y, but the maize, barley, oats, beans smaller. These facts, announced by show the need for continued and in- lal States. The purposes is forbidden in England, and only for feeding purposes. British food controller, effective No- nam and marmaalade will be rationed people have been on an allowance h, the same basis as exists in the will make it impossible to supplement of other sweeteners, as exists in the rations will not exceed four ounces 1.23 per pound, as against 1 cent in selling at $4.32 per pound, as against 17. Potatoes are selling at $30.72 per and $3.17 in 1917. Milk is selling at in 1914 and 54 cents in 1917. Butter must 29 cents in 1914 and 69 cents in ozen, as against 14 cents in 1914 and on January 1, 1918, had dropped 4,000,000—a decrease of 48 per cent. Line has become much more marked; stuffs, resulting from a bad potato ing cereals for human consumpe expected. her sister had passed away at Kansas City, Mo. Our corresponding secretary of the Mission Circle has written several letters of encouragement to the soldier boys for the Mission Circle, and received answers from them which were very interesting. She read them at the meeting Tuesday night. Quite a number of girls and ladies are writing to the soldier boys. Mr. L. Hughes attended the patriotic services Sunday afternoon. DAVENPORT ITEMS Last Week. Mr. Levi Cunningham, for many years a resident of this city, passed away last Friday morning after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and a host of friends. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. S. B. Moore in charge. Mrs. Laura Burns and Mr. Jennings were married Nov. 9 in Chicago, to the surprise of their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings are at home on Monroe street. Bethel A. M. E. Church is making preparations for Thanksgiving dinner. First class meals will be served. Mr. and Mrs. John Washington of Chicago are visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buckner, and other relatives in the city. Mrs. Arvilla Cook has recovered from AND her recent illness. Miss Emma Brown will have charge of the program at Bethel A. M. E. Church Thanksgiving night, which promises to be very entertaining. The Third Baptist Church is busy getting ready for their Thanksgiving dinner. They will serve first class meals. Mesdames Jessie Piper and Florence White were called to Chicago by the serious illness of their father. Miss Emma Brown is becoming quite a favorite as a pianist. Her services are in demand in some of the wealthiest families in the city, where she plays for their social gatherings. BUXTON NEWIL Last Week. The secretary of the Y. M. C. A., J. E. Mills, and Mrs. Marnie B. London, principal of schools, are co-operating with the ministers of Buxton toward selecting a large delegation of boys to attend the Older Boys Conference, which will convene in Albia on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. There will be three days of interesting programs and banquets. No expense outside of railroad fare and registration fee, which will only be about $3.00 per delegate. Meals and lodging will be arranged for the three days free of charge. For further particulars see J. E. Mills, secretary of Y. M. C. A. The people of Buxton were severely shocked to hear of the death of Monroe county's sheriff, Col. Guthrie, who passed away at his home in Albia last Wednesday morning. Mrs. S. Joe Brown held a very interesting meeting with the colored Red Cross women of Buxton last Monday at the Y. M. C. A. She brought out some points that were very inspiring and helpful. We believe her visit will do much good toward bringing about future results. Mr. Chas. Tolson and wife are the proud parents of a bouncing boy and girl. He says he is making the world safe for democracy. So far Buxton has been blessed. The flu has flew all around us, but not a single case has landed as yet in our community. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, January Term, A. D. 1919. Birdsd. Wash. Plaintiff You are hereby notified that on or before the 24th day of December, A. 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