Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander THE NEW ERA Mrs. Mae Lewis, 1316 N. 4th St. W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Special for Bystander. He played a part in the great world war And fought for democracy. They are going to hold a conference Of the nations, over the sea; When the world is reconstructed, Where will the Negro be? In this era of reconstruction Will the Negro be recognized? Or will he, as oft before, Be forgotten, and cast aside? Give us equal rights and justice, Is the Negro's only plea; We care not for this They call "social equality." When they hold that great peace council In Paris, for every race, In the era of reconstruction Will the Negro have a place? GRAND LODGE OF STATE NEGROES QUINCY'S-GUEST Grand officers of the Mutual Aid Society of Illinois, the insurance auxiliary of the United Brethren of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, one of the prominent Negro organizations of the state, met in semi-annual executive session in this city Friday afternoon, and last evening were accorded a reception at the Bethel African Methodist church, Ninth and Oak streets. The Rev. Jordan W. Tutt, of this city, is the grand master of the organization, and according to the by-laws of the society, the officers must meet in the home city of the grand master, where the business of the orders is transaction. Miss Ridder M. Johnson, of this city, is the state grand officer of the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, the women's end of the lodge. After going over the books and accounts it was found that the insurance department was in a flourishing condition and constantly growing. It was decided to further promote the organization among the colored people, and it was the opinion of those present the coming year would show a still greater growth. We have been calling on all of our diligent subscribers in this city the past month and many are not at home when we call, and many have been at home and have gladly paid, but still a few whom we have been unable to see have not telephoned us or called in to the office and paid up yet. We now ask that those of you who are back, please call in this month and settle up or telephone us when you can come. Please attend to this at once. GALESBURG. ILL Rev. Garrison spent two days in Bushnell, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bozier. Modern cabaret on Christmas night given by the Garrison Club was a grand success socially and financially. They cleared $55.57. Mrs. Cooper entertained Rev. and Mrs. Garrison, Mr. and Mrs. Redmond, and Mr. and Mrs. Huff at dinner Christmas. M. L. D. will give a watch party at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday the 31st. Garrison Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Lane Thursday, Jan. 2. Mrs. A. A. Green of Council Bluffs was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Garrison. Messrs. King, Fletcher and Burgess will give a New Year's dance Wednesday, Jan. 1. Rev. and Mrs. Garrison were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Bell, New Year's. Messrs. Clarence and Harold Carter were home from Camp Grant Christmas. Also Mrs. E. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley of Moline were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mitchell and son Cecil were the guests of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berry. Mr. G. Martin of Davenport was a Galesburg caller Christmas. Miss L. Mitchell spent Christmas in Davenport. Cured at a Cost of 25 Cents. "Eight years ago when we first moved to Mattoon, I was a great sufferer from indigestion and constipation," write Mrs. Robert Allison, Mattoon, Ill. "I had frequent headaches and dizzy spells, and there was a feeling like a heavy weight pressing on my stomach and chest all the time. I felt miserable. Every morsel of food distressed me. I could not rest at night and felt tired and worn out all the time. One bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets eured me and I have since felt like a different person." WAR HISTORY Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people; everyone buys; a trem- mous seller. COLORED MAN NO SLACKER, free, or choice of other 25c pictures; agents making $7 to $23 per day. Send $2c quick for agent's com- plete outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO. $29 8th St. Washington, D. Q. UNCLE SAM'S MAIL POUCH From: C. O. Co. A. To: The Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D. C. (Through military channels) military channels). Subject: Recommendations for award for heroism. 1. It is recommended that awards for distinguished service be made the following named enlisted men: For Distinguished Service Medal Sergeant Werter L. Cross, Co. A, 366th Inf. For exceptionally moritious service in action near Bois de la Voivrotte, France, on Nov. 11, 1918. Sergeant Gross during a gas attack under a heavy barrage of machine guns and artillery repeatedly made trips to the rear to bring up portions of his platoon confused in the fog and wire entanglements until overcome by his exertions, he was seriously gassed. For Distinguished Service Cross. Bugler Irvin Turpin, Co. A, 366th Inf. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la Voivrotte, France, on Nov. 11, 1918. Bugler Turpin volunteered to reconnoitre a wood that was under a heavy machine gun and artillery barrage for the purpose of gaining liaison with troops on the left of his company, and not gaining contact with friendly troops, made his way to his regimental commander under intense fire and reported the location of his company and our line. Private Richard Wells, Co. A, 366th Inf. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la Voivrotte, France, on November 11, 1918. Pvt. Wells volunteered to reconnoiter a wood that was under $heavy machine gun and artillery barrage for the purpose of gaining lionship with troops on the left of his company and not gaining contact with friendly troops, returned through intense fire to his company commander with valuable information CENTERVILLE NEWS (Last Week's News) Sunday was a beautiful day and all services were well attended. Rev. M. Carrington preached two fine sermons both morning and evening. Mr. John Stewart of Nebraska City, Nebr., passed through the city enroute to his home to visit relatives and friends. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Noah. Mrs. Lizzie Jeter entertained a number of friends at a six o'clock in honor of Mrs. C. Ward of Topeka, Kans. Mrs. Ward left Friday for her home after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Clark, at 801 East Jackson St. Mrs. Clara Leek and Mr. J. E. Saunders are able to be up again. Mr. Estella Woodley of Salina, Kans., who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. B. B. Baker, left for Ottumwa to visit his aunt there before returning home. This Week's News. The Sunday School gave their Christmas exercises at the church, and owing to the weather the program was very short, but good. The B. Y. P. U. are planning on giving a large debate and program New Year's night. Mrs. S. W. Clark and daughter Garnetta of Union City, Mo., arrived in the city Monday evening, Dec. 23, to spend the holidays with relatives and friends, Mr. Guy E. Noah left Friday morning to take up railroad work. Mr. G. Johnson spent the holidays with home folks. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden and children ate their Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Triplett of W. Garfield St. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin entertained Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Thompkins to dinner Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Jones entertained at dinner Christmas day a number of her friends. Covers were laid for nine. Mrs. Stella Nash gave a candy pulling in honor of the soldiers Thursday night, Dec. 26. Mr. and Mrs. H. Bruce Marshall entertained a number of their friends Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown moved back to Mystic Monday afternoon to stay. The reception of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs C. Noah on East Bank St. A large number were present. Miss Christina Crittenden was reported on the sick list. Mr. Scary Bolden has arrived in the city and has been discharged from service. He spoke on camp life at the K. & D. reception Thursday, Dec. 27. FORT DODGE, IOWA. The ministers alliance requested that all the churches have their Christmas trees on Sunday mornings to avoid crowds on account of the flu. Now that the epidemic is much better few cases have been reported, they have taken the lid off. Mrs. Frank Perkins returned home Christmas even after a week's visit in Clerance, Mo., with her parents. Co. A, 366th Infantry, A. P. O. 766, American E. F. 13th November, 1918. George A. Holland, Captain 366th Infantry. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1919. HE HAS ANSWERED HIS ROLL CALL-WILL YOU? Sigristie Miss Mary Wallace of Clerance, Mo., is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Frank Perkins. Rev. and Mrs. Biggs were hosts to a number of friends at Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall entertained a number of friends at dinner Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. Raglin at Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Buckner were hosts to eleven guests at Christmas dinner. Mrs. Walter Dishman of Elgin, Ill., arrived Sunday night. While here she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Dishman. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coleman entertained 14 guests Sunday at 3 o'clock. The out of town guests were Miss Mary Wallace of Clarence, Mo., Mrs. Hall Short and Mrs. A. Perkins of Minneapolis, Minn. After a five course dinner the guests departed for church. Rev. Jones, pastor of the A. M. E. Mission, left Christmas eve for Chicago to spend the holidays with his family. Rev. Biggs filled his pulpit Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stepp spent the holidays in Fremont, Neb. Mrs. Joe Willson, Mrs. O. Buckner, Mrs. R. Dyer and Mrs. John Downings were guests at Webster City Sunday at dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Connellly. The election of officers for the Second Baptist Sunday School are as follows for the ensuing year: Mrs. Rosa E. Guy, re-elected, superintendent; Mrs. Willia Hudson, assistant; Mr. Eugene Reed, re-elected treasurer; Miss Rosetta Williams, secretary. There will be serving all day New Year's day at the church, Benefits for Sunday School. Rev. Joseph Burley has resigned from being pastor at the Second Baptist Church. The A. M. E. Mission is doing just fine under the leadership of Rev. N. B. Jones. We wish him God speed. The Baptist Sunday School hopes to start a Sunday School Union beginning the first of the year. KEOKUK, IOWA. Mr. Reginald South has returned from a visit at Shelbyville, Mo. Mr. Sidney Battle, daughters Alma, Almanee and Ida have returned from a delightful visit at the home in Mississippi. We are delighted to see Mr. Benney Toomes home again, he being one of the last men answering the call of Uncle Sam. Miss Imogene Wilson will soon return to her study at Iowa City after spending Christmas with her mother and grandmother. Mrs. Andrews of Monmouth, Ill., spent Christmas week end with her mother, Mrs. Kroper. Dr. and Mrs. Phillips entertained at Christmas dinner. Rev. Sterling Moore and wife. Miss Sidney Davis, superintendent of the Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission, conducted a successful Christmas bazaar. She knows no such word as failure. Death has again visited our city and removed Mrs. Charlotte Proctor. In her passing we have had to say good-bye to one of our best women. Here is the sleep of the righteous. To our regret, Mr. Nathan Mitchell improves very slowly. Mrs. Anne Math and sister, Mrs. Amanda Palmer, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brown. The wedding bells have rung, Mr. Arthur Frye has taken unto himself a bride. The best wishes of a host of friends will accompany this couple along the journey of life. We with all Keokuk congratulate Mrs. Wm. Dixon, that her niece, Bessie V. Johnson, the poetess, work is being considered by that great music company of Chicago, Williams & Piron Co. PILGRIM'S REST BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. (Special to Bystander.) Christmas was ushered in by a terrific snow storm, street cars blocked, traffic impeded and Santa Claus delayed several hours. The concert and Christmas tree arranged for Tuesday evening was deferred until Christmas night, so as to wait the arrival of Santa Claus, and for paths to be broken through the snow drifts so that the children could attend. The concert given under the direction of Mrs. Mamie E. Moore was highly enjoyed. Mr. Geo W. Smith, in a few well chosen words, commended the work of the Sunday School, and Mrs. Moore for the splendid entertainment. He then introduced Mrs. Mattie Foster to the audience. Mrs. Foster, in her winsome but modest way, presented to the pastor and wife, in behalf of the church, a silver offering of $23.00 as a Christmas present. We are now closing one of the most successful years in the history of the church. Every auxiliary interested and hard at work. The Sunday School under Mrs. Ida Byrd has progressed as never before; the Mission Circle, presided over by Mrs. Moore, the pastor's wife, is a telling force in the uplift of the church; the B. Y. P. U., under the capable president, Mrs. Dr. Philips, is inspiring, and means much for the church in after years; the 20th Century (Overtop) Girls, under the leadership of Thelma Seals, Alma Battle, Mary Smith and Fay Roach, will produce a class of young ladies that all Iowa and the Negro race will hear from in after years. The watch night service will rank, as it has for forty-seven years, as the most important service of the year in the church. RED CROSS BAZAAR Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Chas. Young Auxiliary of the American Red Cross, takes this method of thankking the members and friends who contributed to the success of the Christmas bazaar held in the tea room of the Model Drug Store recently. More than fifty dollars worth of useful articles were sold and out of the proceeds Christmas sweets were sent to all overseas men of both races in Ft. Des Moines and Camp Dodge hospitals. Mesdames Dora McGuire, J. W. Wilson, Mattie Brooks and Chas. Davis had charge of the Christmas Roll Call and turned in fifty new paid up memberships. The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held at the Red Cross rooms in the Park Street Army Y, at which time it is hoped that each member will be present and report in full on their work in connection with the bazaar or the Christmas Roll Call. Mr. Joe Wilson of Buxton was an over Sunday visitor in the city, visiting his three brothers and his sister, Mrs. S. Joe Brown. CAMP MOTHERS CARRY CHRIST On Christmas morning Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman, accompanied by Mesdames J. L. Edwards, E. D. Crockett and J. L. Nichols, Camp Mothers, under the War Camp Community Service, made their weekly visit to the Ft. Des Moines General Hospital, distributuing sweets and literature to the convalescent soldiers from overseas, and on New Year's morning, notwithstanding the drifting snow and the zero weather, Mrs. Brown, accompanied by her husband, who is chairman of the City Army Y. M. C. A. board, and Camp Mothers S. Bates, Mattie Brooks, Dora McGuire and W. H. Huhburd made their first weekly visit of the year to the base hospital at Camp Dodge, distributing sweets and literature in the overseas convalescent detachment. The following shows appreciation: Ft. Des Moines, Ia., Dec. 26, 1918. Mrs. S. Joe Brown: Just a card of thanks to you and friends. I must say I enjoyed the candy very much. Also I appreciate The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents your coming out. Very sorry I was not here. Next time will try and be prepared to receive my guests. Hoping you, Mr. Brown and Camp Mothers a Happy New Year, and thanking you very kindly, I am, Pvt. Will Haggins, 370th Inf. U. S. A. Quick Cure for Group. Watch for the first symptom, hoarseness, and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. It is prompt and effectual. THE INTER-CHURCH REVIVAL CAMPAIGN IS ON. Beginning December 31st, 1918, at 7:30 p. m., at Union Congregational Church, conducted by Rev. Nannie E. Smith, evangelist and authoress of the Great A. M. E. Church. Twenty one-day battle with the devil. All Christians of the city are invited to take active part in the services. Rev. Smith will preach nineteen sermons, beginning last Tuesday evening, at 8:30, on the following subjects: "Can't You Watch With Me One Hour," "Hail the King, on New Year's Night," "Where Are the Nine?" "The End Is at Hand," "There's a Flirt in Town," "If a Man Die, Shall He Live Again?" "I've Played the Fool," "Will a Man Rob God!" "Let Her Alone," "No More Curse," "Prayer Meeting in Hell," "The White Horse and His Bider," "The Covenant," "I Will Pass Over You," "The Intermediate State of the Dead," "The Life Boat," "A Littal Word That Dith not, Israel," "The Wail of a Woman at Midnight." Music will be conducted by a musical Committee of which Mr. Edward Ross, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., is chairman. Praise services will be conducted by a different minister each evening which will begin at 7:30. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. Rev. F. D. Woodford. Everybody welcome. Come early and hear this woman evangelist. Had Something on George. "I've got it all over George Washington in one thing," Harold told his playmate, "How's that?" he was asked. "Well, he couldn't tell a lie and I can." ADVICE TO "FLU" CONVALESCENTS U. S. Public Health Service Warns Public Against Tuberculosis, One Million Cases Tuberculosis in United States—Each a Source of Danger. Influenza Convalescents Should Have Lungs Examined—Colds Which Hang On Often Beginning of Tuberculosis. No Cause for Alarm if Tuberculosis Is Recognized Early—Patent Medicines Not to Be Trusted. Beware tuberculosis after influenza. No need to worry if you take precautions in time. Don't diagnose your own condition. Have your doctor examine your lungs several times at monthly intervals. Build up your strength with right living, good food and plenty of fresh air. Don't waste money on patent medicines advertised to cure tuberculosis. Become a fresh-air crabb and enjoy life. Washington, D. C.—(Special)—According to a report made to the United States Public Health Service, the epidemic of influenza in Spain has already caused an increase in the prevalence and deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis. A similar association between influenza and tuberculosis was recently made by Sir Arthur Newholme, the chief medical officer of the English public health service, in his analysis of the tuberculosis death rate in England. In order that the people of the United States may profit by the experience of other countries Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the United States Public Health Service has just issued a warning emphasizing the need of special precautions at the present time, "Experience seems to indicate," says the Surgeon General, "that persons whose resistance has been weakened by an attack of influenza are peculiarly susceptible to tuberculosis. With millions of its people recently affected with influenza this country now offers conditions favoring the spread of tuberculosis." THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No. 28 THE NEW ERA. Mrs. Mae Lewis, 1316 N. 4th St. W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Special for Bystander.) He played a part in the great world war And fought for democracy. They are going to hold a conference Of the nations, over the sea; When the world is reconstructed, Where will the Negro be? In this era of reconstruction Will the Negro be recognized? Or will he, as oft before, Be forgotten, and cast aside? Give us equal rights and justice, Is the Negro's only plea; We care not for this They call "social equality." When they hold that great peace council In Paris, for every race, In the era of reconstruction Will the Negro have a place? GRAND LODGE OF STATE NEGROES QUINCY'S GUEST Grand officers of the Mutual Aid Society of Illinois, the insurance auxiliary of the United Brethren of Friendship and Sisters of the Mystious Ten, one of the prominent Negro organizations of the state, met in semi-annual executive session in this city Friday afternoon, and last evening were accorded a reception at the Bethel African Methodist church, Ninth and Oak streets. The Rev. Jordan W. Tutt, of this city, is the grand master of the organization, and according to the by-laws of the society, the officers must meet in the home city of the grand master, where the business of the orders is transaction. Miss Ridson M. Johnson, of this city, is the state grand officer of the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, the women's end of the lodge. After going over the books and accounts it was found that the insurance department was in a flourishing condition and constantly growing. It was decided to further promote the organization among the colored people, and it was the opinion of those present the coming year would show a still greater growth. CITY SUBSCRIBERS We have been calling on all of our delinquent subscribers in this city the past month and many are not at home when we call, and many have been at home and have gladly paid, but still a few whom we have been unable to see have not telephoned us or called in to the office and paid up yet. We now ask that those of you who are back, please call in this month and settle up or telephone us when you can come. Please attend to this at once. GALESBURG. ILL. Rev. Garrison spent two days in Bushnell, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bozier. Modern cabaret on Christmas night given by the Garrison Club was a grand success socially and financially. They cleared $55.57. Mrs. Cooper entertained Rev. and Mrs. Garrison, Mr. and Mrs. Redmond, and Mr. and Mrs. Huff at dinner Christmas. M. L. D. will give a watch party at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday the 31st. Garrison Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Lane Thursday, Jan. 2. Mrs. A. A. Green of Council Bluffs was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Garrison. Messrs. King, Fletcher and Burgess will give a New Year's dance Wednesday, Jan. 1. Rev. and Mrs. Garrison were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Bell New Year's. Messrs. Clarence and Harold Carter were home from Camp Grant Christmas. Also Mrs. E. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley of Moline were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mitchell and son Cecil were the guests of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berry. Mr. G. Martin of Davenport was a Galesburg caller Christmas. Miss L. Mitchell spent Christmas in Davenport. Cured at a Cost of 25 Cents. "Eight years ago when we first moved to Mattoon, I was a great sufferer from indigestion and constipation," write Mrs. Robert Allison, Mattoon, Ill. "I had frequent headaches and dizzy spells, and there was a feeling like a heavy weight pressing on my stomach and chest all the time. I felt miserable. Every morsel of food distressed me. I could not rest at night and felt tired and worn out all the time. One bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets cured me and I have since felt like a different person." WAR HISTORY Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people; everyone buys; a trem- mous seller, COLORED MAN NO SLACKER, free, or choice of other 25 pictures; agents making $7 to $23 per day. Send 25c quick for agent's com- plete outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO. $29 9th St. Washington, D. C. UNCLE SAM'S MAIL POUCH To: The Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D. C. (Through military channels.) Subject: Recommendations for award for heroism. 1. It is recommended that awards for distinguished service be made the following named enlisted men: For Distinguished Service Medal Sergeant Werter L. Cross, Co. A. 366th Inf. For exceptionally merritorious service in action near Bois de la Voivrotte, France, on Nov. 11, 1918. Sergeant Gross during a gas attack under a heavy barrage of machine guns and artillery repeatedly made trips to the rear to bring up portions of his platoon confused in the fog and wire entanglements until overcome by his exertions, he was seriously gassed. For Disciplined Service Cross. Bugler Irvin Turpin, Co. A, 366th Inf. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la Voivrotte, France, on Nov. 11, 1918. Bugler Turpin volunteered to reconnoitre a wood that was under a heavy machine gun and artillery barrage for the purpose of gaining liaison with troops on the left of his company, and not gaining contact with friendly troops, made his way to his regimental commander under intense fire and reported the location of his company and our line. Private Richard Wells, Co. A, 366th Inf. For extraordinary heroism in action near Bois de la Voivrotte, France, on Nov. 11, 1918. Pvt. Wells volunteered to reconnoitre a wood that was under a heavy machine gun and artillery barrage for the purpose of gaining liaison with troops on the left of his company and not gaining contact with friendly troops, returned through intense fire to his company commander with valuable information. Sunday was a beautiful day and all services were well attended. Rev. M. Carrington preached two fine sermons both morning and evening. Mr. John Stewart of Nebraska City, Nebr., passed through the city enroute to his home to visit relatives and friends. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Noah. Mrs. Lizzie Jeter entertained a number of friends at a six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. C. Ward of Topeka, Kans. Mrs. Ward left Friday for her home after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Clark, at 801 East Jackson St. Mrs. Clara Leek and Mr. J. E. Saunders are able to be up again. Mr. Estella Woodley of Salina, Kans., who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. B. B. Baker, left for Ottumwa to visit his aunt there before returning home. The Sunday School gave their Christmas exercises at the church, and owing to the weather the program was very short, but good. The B. Y. P. U. are planning on giving a large debate and program New Year's night. Mrs. S. W. Clark and daughter Garnetta of Union City, Mo., arrived in the city Monday evening, Dec. 23, to spend the holidays with relatives and friends, Mr. Guy E. Noah left Friday morning to take up railroad work. Mr. G. Johnson spent the holidays with home folks. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden and children ate their Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Triplets of W. Garfield St. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin entertained Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Thompkins to dinner Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Jones entertained at dinner Christmas day a number of her friends. Covers were laid for nine. Mrs. Stella Nash gave a candy pulling in honor of the soldiers Thursday night, Dec. 26. Mr. and Mrs. H. Bruce Marshall entertained a number of their friends Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown moved back to Mystic Monday afternoon to stay. The reception of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Noah on East Bank St. A large number were present. Miss Christena Crittenden was reported on the sick list. Mr. Seary Bolden has arrived in the city and has been discharged from service. He spoke on camp life at the K. & D. reception Thursday, Dec. 27. FORET DODGE, IOWA. The ministers alliance requested that all the churches have their Christmas trees on Sunday mornings to avoid crowds on account of the flu. Now that the epidemic is much better few cases have been reported, they have taken the lid off. Mrs. Frank Perkins returned home Christmas even after a week's visit in Cleran, Mo., with her parents. CITED FOR HEROISM Co. A, 366th Infantry, A. P. O. 766, American E. F. 13th November, 1918 George A. Holland, Captain 366th Infantry. CENTERVILLE NEWS (Last Week's News) FORT DODGE, IOWA DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1919. HE HAS ANSWERED HIS ROLL CALL-WILL YOU? Hartice By courtesy of Fitzpatrick. Miss Mary Wallace of Clerance, Mo., is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Frank Perkins. Rev. and Mrs. Biggs were hosts to a number of friends at Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall entertained a number of friends at dinner Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. Raglin at Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Buckner were hosts to eleven guests at Christmas dinner. Mrs. Walter Dishman of Elgin, Ill., arrived Sunday night. While here she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Dishman. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coleman entertained 14 guests Sunday at 3 o'clock. The out of town guests were Miss Mary Wallace of Clarence, Mo., Mrs. Hall Short and Mrs. A. Perkins of Minneapolis, Minn. After a five course dinner the guests departed for church. Rev. Jones, pastor of the A. M. E. Mission, left Christmas eve for Chicago to spend the holidays with his family. Rev. Biggs filled his pulpit Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stepp spent the holidays in Fremont, Neb. Mrs. Joe Willson, Mrs. O. Buckner, Mrs. R. Dyer and Mrs. John Downings were guests at Webster City Sunday at dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Connelly. The election of officers for the Second Baptist Sunday School are as follows for the ensuing year: Mrs. Rosa E. Guy, re-elected, superintendent; Mrs. Willia Hudson, assistant; Mr. Eugene Reed, re-elected treasurer; Miss Rosetta Williams, secretary. There will be serving all day New Year's day at the church. Benefits for Sunday School. Rev. Joseph Burley has resigned from being pastor at the Second Baptist Church. The A. M. E. Mission is doing just fine under the leadership of Rev. N. B. Jones. We wish him God speed. The Baptist Sunday School hopes to start a Sunday School Union beginning the first of the year. KEOKUK, IOWA. Mr. Reginald South has returned from a visit at Shelbyville, Mo. Mr. Sidney Battle, daughters Alma, Almance and Ida have returned from a delightful visit at the home in Mississippi. We are delighted to see Mr. Benney Toomes home again, he being one of the last men answering the call of Uncle Sam. Miss Imogene Wilson will soon return to her study at Iowa City after spending Christmas with her mother and grandmother. Mrs. Andrews of Monmouth, Ill., spent Christmas week end with her mother, Mrs. Kroper. Dr. and Mrs. Phillips entertained at Christmas dinner, Rev. Sterling Moore and wife. Miss Sidney Davis, superintendent of the Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission, conducted a successful Christmas bazaar. She knows no such word as failure. Death has again visited our city and removed Mrs. Charlotte Proctor. In her passing we have had to say good-bye to one of our best women. Hers is the sleep of the righteous. To our regret, Mr. Nathan Mitchell improves very slowly. Mrs. Anne Math and sister, Mrs. Amanda Palmer, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brown. The wedding bells have rang, Mr. Arthur Frye has taken unto himself a bride. The best wishes of a host of friends will accompany this couple along the journey of life. We with all Keokuk congratulate Mrs. Wm. Dixon, that her niece, Bessie V. Johnson, the poetess, is being considered by that great music company of Chicago, Williams & Piron Co. PILGRIM'S BEST BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. (Special to Bystander.) Christmas was ushered in by a terrific snow storm, street cars blocked, traffic impeded and Santa Claus delayed several hours. The concert and Christmas tree arranged for Tuesday evening was deferred until Christmas night, so as to wait the arrival of Santa Claus, and for paths to be broken through the snow drifts so that the children could attend. The concert given under the direction of Mrs. Mamie E. Moore was highly enjoyed. Mr. Geo. W. Smith, in a few well chosen words, commended the work of the Sunday School, and Mrs. Moore for the splendid entertainment. He then introduced Mrs. Mattei Foster to the audience. Mrs. Foster, in her winsome but modest way, presented to the pastor and wife, in behalf of the church, a silver offering of $23.00 as a Christmas present. We are now closing one of the most successful years in the history of the church. Every auxiliary interested and hard at work. The Sunday School under Mrs. Ida Byrd has progressed as never before; the Mission Circle, presided over by Mrs. Moore, the pastor's wife, is a telling force in the uplift of the church; the B. Y. P. U., under the capable president, Mrs. Dr. Philips, is inspiring, and means much for the church in after years; the 20th Century (Overtop) Girls, under the leadership of Thelmia Seals, Alma Battle, Mary Smith and Fay Roach, will produce a class of young ladies that all Iowa and the Negro race will hear from in after years. The watch night service will rank, as it has for forty-seven years, as the most important service of the year in the church. RED CROSS BAZAAR Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Chas. Young Auxiliary of the American Red Cross, takes this method of thank the members and friends who contributed to the success of the Christmas bazaar held in the tea room of the Model Drug Store recently. More than fifty dollars worth of useful articles were sold and out of the proceeds Christmas sweets were sent to all overseas men of both races in Ft. Des Moines and Camp Dodge hospitals. Mesdames Dora McGuire, J. W. Wilson, Mattie Brooks and Chas. Davis had charge of the Christmas Roll Call and turned in fifty new paid up memberships. The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held at the Red Cross rooms in the Park Street Army Y, at which time it is hoped that each member will be present and report in full on their work in connection with the bazaar or the Christmas Roll Call. Mr. Joe Wilson of Buxton was an over Sunday visitor in the city, visiting his three brothers and his sister, Mrs. S. Joe Brown. CAMP MOTHERS CARRY CHRIST MAS CHEER TO OVERSEAS SOLDIERS. On Christmas morning Mrs. S. J. Brown, chairman, accompanied by Mesdames J. L. Edwards, E. D. Crockett and J. L. Nichols, Camp Mothers, under the War Camp Community Service, made their weekly visit to the Ft. Des Moines General Hospital, distributing sweets and literature to the convalescent soldiers from overseas, and on New Year's morning, notwithstanding the drifting snow and the zero weather, Mrs. Brown, accompanied by her husband, who is chairman of the City Army Y. M. C. A. board, and Camp Mothers S. Bates, Mattie Brooks, Dora McGuire and W. H. Huhurd made their first weekly visit of the year to the base hospital at Camp Dodge, distributing sweets and literature in the overseas convalescent detachment. The following shows appreciation: Ft. Des Moines, Ia., Dec. 26, 1918. Mrs. S. Joe Brown: Just a card of thanks to you and friends. I must say I enjoyed the candy very much. Also I appreciate The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents your coming out. Very sorry I was not here. Next time will try and be prepared to receive my guests. Hoping you, Mr. Brown and Camp Mothers a Happy New Year, and thanking you very kindly, I am, Pvt. Will Haggins, 370th Inf. U. S. A. Quick Cure for Group. Watch for the first symptom, hoarseness, and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. It is prompt and effectual. THE INTER-CHURCH REVIVAL CAMPAIGN IS ON. Beginning December 31st, 1918, at 7:30 p. m., at Union Congregational Church, conducted by Rev. Nannie E. Smith, evangelist and authoress of the Great A. M. E. Church. Twenty one day battle with the devil. All Christians of the city are invited to take active part in the services. Rev. Smith will preach nineteen sermons, beginning last Tuesday evening, at 8:30, on the following subjects: "Can't You Watch With Me One Hour," "Hail the King, on New Year's Night," "Where Are the Nine?" "The End Is at Hand," "There's a Flirt in Town," "If a Man Die, Shall He Live Again!" "I've Played the fool," "Will a Man Rob God!" "Let Her Alone," "No More Curse," "Prayer Meeting in Holl," "The White Horse and His Rider," "The Covenant," "I Will Pass Over You," "The Intermediate State of the Dead," "The Life Boat," "A Littoral Word That Dieth not, Israel," "The Wail of a Woman at Midnight." Music will be conducted by a Musical Committee of which Mr. Edward Ross, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., is chaperman. Praise services will be conducted by a different minister each evening which will be at 7:30. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. Rev. F. D. Woodford. Everybody welcome. Come early and hear this woman evangelist. Had Something on George. "I've got it all over George Washington in one thing," Harold told his playmate, "How's that?" he was asked. "Well, he couldn't tell a lie and I can." ADVICE TO "FLU" CONVALESCENTS SPAIN AND ENGLAND REPORT INCREASE IN TUBERCULOSIS AFTER INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. U. S. Public Health Service Warns Public Against Tuberculosis, One Million Cases Tuberculosis in United States—Each a Source of Danger. Influenza Convalescents Should Have Lungs Examined—Colds Which Hang On Often Beginning of Tuberculosis. No Cause for Alarm if Tuberculosis Is Recognized Early—Patent Medicines Not to Be Trusted. * Beware tuberculosis after influenza. No need to worry if you take precautions in time. * Don't diagnose your own condition. Have your doctor examine your lungs several times at monthly intervals. Build up your strength with right living, good food and plenty of fresh air. * Don't waste money on patent medicines advertised to care tuberculosis. * Become a fresh-air crabk and enjoy life. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Washington, D. C.—(Special)—According to a report made to the United States Public Health Service, the epidemic of influenza in Spain has already caused an increase in the prevalence and deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis. A similar association between influenza and tuberculosis was recently made by Sir Arthur Newsolme, the chief medical officer of the English public health service, in his analysis of the tuberculosis death rate in England. In order that the people of the United States may profit by the experience of other countries Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the United States Public Health Service has just issued a warning emphasizing the need of special precautions at the present time. "Experience seems to indicate," says the Surgeon General, "that persons whose resistance has been weakened by an attack of influenza are peculiarly susceptible to tuberculosis. With millions of its people recently affected with influenza this country now of fers conditions favoring the spread of tuberculosis." Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, Walnut 899. 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S imply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all and lay aside your personal whims or ideas. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia ..... Miss May Davis Momouth, Ill. ..... Mrs. Bernice Metlock Clinton ..... A. A. Bush Mason, Mo. ..... Lucy Harris St. Paul, Minn. ..... Mrs. Hattie Hicks Rock Island, Ill. ..... Miss B. Edmunds Davenport ..... Mrs. D. J. Johnson Oakalaca ..... Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville ..... Mrs. A. L. Crittenden Omaha, Neb. ..... Miss Murel Brown Ottumwa ..... Miss Marguerite Davis Moberly, Mo. ..... Miss Lee Etta Owens Galesburg, Ill. ..... Miss B. Anderson Quincy, Ill. ..... Mrs. Mattie Lillye Burton, Iowa ..... Edward Mills Knoxville, Iowa ..... Mrs. H. Bryson Council Bluffs ..... Miss Agnes Fountain Keokuk, Iowa ..... Miss B. Smith Mason City ..... W. L. Wigton Cedar Rapids ..... Mrs. Cora Harrison Burlington ..... Mrs. Hale Moline, Ill. ..... Miss Hable G. Torver Keokuk, Ia. ..... Miss Mary Smith Ottumwa, Ia. ..... Miss Margrette Davis Chillicothe, Mo. ..... Mrs. Buth Anderson Clarinda, Ia. ..... Miss Viola Walker CURRENT LITERARY PRODUCTIONS. The year 1918 has witnessed a literary growth and efficiency in the new books, new music and other literature that the race has produced. Among the many that have come under my observations there are a few worthy of mention, namely: "The Disgrace of Democracy," by Prof. Kelley Miller of Harvard University, is one of the best essays on the hypocrisy of the American democracy. It is true, yet too bad. It was debarred from all the U. S. army cantonments by the government, yet it ought to be read by every true American citizen. "The History of the Colored Officers Training Camp of Fort Des Moines for 1917," by John L. Thompson of Des Moines, Iowa, is a neat little book, well arranged and fully illustrated by cuts and pictures of the young men who were taking the training course. It is indeed a useful and handy reference book now especially because it contains the picture and history of most all of the colored commissioned U. S. officers that are now in France. Then a book of poems entitled "Songs of My People," by Charles B. Johnson of Kirkskville, Mo., is a beautiful book of poems of high order and very helpful and inspiring, leading one to higher ideals. Then a new song writer has appeared upon the arena in the person of Hermaz Zimmerman of Headley, Ill., who has recently written several war music pieces, namely, one is "America Now and Forever," "The Oriole," a waltz, are both fine pieces. Each have this year made a bit whatever rendered. It is now on sale is many of the first class music stores. Mr. Zimmerman shows much ability as a music writer. We are just in receipt of a new book entitled "Negro in the United States from 1790 to 1915," printed by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, by order of Sam L. Rogers, director. This is the finest and most complete and comprehensive statistical report in detail that was ever attempted by the government. Is a very large book, printed on good paper, good binding, silver letters on cover and contains 844 pages. Its general contents relate to Negro population in the United States, giving the statistics in the minutest details. In fact, any statistics that one may desire which covers a period of 125 years. It shows the progress of the Negro along all lines, even the number of farms that he owns in every county in the United States, the number of incumbered farms, marital condition, mortality, illiteracy, homes and families, occupation, agricultural composition, etc. This valuable book was prepared under the supervision of Dr. John Cummings and Dr. Joseph A. Hill (white), but the work was made by a corps of Negro clerks working under the efficient direction of three Negroes, namely, Robert A. Polham, Chas. E. Hall and William Jennifer. We value this book very highly and compliment the census department on their effort. LYNCHING RECORD FOR 1918. I send you the following relative to lynchings for the year: According to the records compiled by Monroe N. Work, in charge of Records and Research of the Tuskegee Institute, there were 62 lynchings in 1918. This is 24 more than the number 38, for the year 1917. Of those lynched, 58 were Negroes and 4 were whites. Five of those put to death were women. Sixteen, or a little more than one-fourth of those put to death, were charged with rape or attempted rape. The offenses charged against the whites lynched were, murder 2, being disloyal 2. The offenses charged against the Negroes were: Allied complicity in murder, 14; murder, 7; charged with threats to kill, 6; charged with rape, 10; charged with attempted rape, 6; alleged participation in fight about alleged hog stealing, 3; killing officer of the law, 2; being intimate with woman, 1; assisting man charged with murder to escape, 1; robbing house and frightening women, 1; killing man in dispute about automobile repairs, 1; making unwise remarks, 1; making unruly remarks, 1; killing landlord in a dispute over a farm contract, 1; assault with intent to murder, 1; wounding another, 1; robbery and resisting arrest, 1. The states in which lynchings occurred, and the number in each state are as follows: Alabama 3, Arkansas 2, California 1, Florida 2, Georgia 18, Illinois 1, Kentucky 1, Louisiana 9, Mississippi 6, North Carolina 2, Oklahoma 1, South Carolina 1, Tennessee 4. Texas 9, Virginia 1, Wyoming 1. Very truly yours. Robert R. Moton, Principal. 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Squeeze the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle, then put in the orchard white and shake well. This makes a quarter pint of the very best lemon skin whitener and complexion bleach known. Massage this fragrant creamy lotion daily into the face, neck, arm and chest, and then smooth soft and white the skin becomes. Yeah. It is harmless, and the beautiful香味 will surprise you. THE BYSTANDER PURPOSES OF FOOD ADMINISTRATION THE DAY OF ITS BEGINNING. The hopes of the Food Administration are threefold: So to guide the trade in fundamental food commodities as to eliminate vicious speculation, extortion and wasteful practices and to stabilize prices in essential staples.—Herbert Hoover, August 10, 1917. Farmers and Threshermae Patriotically Respond to Call of Food Administration. From information received by the U. S. Food Administration from the principal grain growing states, it is now possible to announce with fair accuracy the amount of wheat saved last harvest by improved methods of handling. According to official calculations, efforts toward cleaner threshing saved fully 16,000,000 bushels of wheat with corresponding savings of other small grain harvested and threshed in a similar manner. In addition, other states, though unable to furnish figures, reported greatly reduced harvest losses. The figure for wheat alone is equivalent to /seven one-pound loaves of bread for every person in the United States and represents food that formerly was either an absolute loss or was recovered to only a slight extent by poultry and livestock. While opportunities in this branch of conservation were large, the quantity of grain recovered surpasses early expectations. It is noteworthy also that results were secured principally through voluntary co-operation. No conservation measure of the Food Administration, it is declared, has received more wholehearted support than that pledged and rendered by farmers and threshermen toward reducing grain waste at its source. America's food pledge 20 million tons The benefits of our food-saving campaign that was a vital factor in the winning of the war were not all to these we fed. We have at home a new appreciation of food that will prevent it ever being wasted again by those that have come to understand the religion of saving and the place that food occupies in our new, world-wide human relations. Out of empty granaries to draw 141,000,000 bushels for export—the will of a free people accomplished that marvel. Do you remember when food control by voluntary action was deemed a daring adventure in democracy? 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With the return of peace America is confronted by a food problem even harder of solution than that with which we coped in time of war. We have an entirely new world situation in food. It will mean essential changes in our domestic program. But more important than this, it must of necessity require increased export. Last year we shipped 11,820,000 tons of foodstuffs to the European Allies. Had the war continued we would have increased this enormous figure to 17,550,000 tons in the present year. Now, with the responsibility of feeding millions of people liberated from the German yoke, our exports must be brought up to at least 20,000,000 tons—practically the limit of loading capacity at our ports. World Food Demand Increased. The end of the war will create an enormously increased demand for food. Humanity demands that the starving millions freed from Prussian oppression shall have sufficient supplies to assure their return to health and prosperity. If these liberated nations are faced with starvation they cannot establish orderly governments. Hunger breeds anarchy in a people. The war to free the world for democracy will be lost after it has been won. America must continue its work to liberation and by sharing its food make democracy safe in the world. In order to meet this new situation the Food Administration has made a careful survey of the food resources of the whole world in relation to the total demands. Computing supplies on the basis of the avoidance of waste and war consumption, it is found that wheat and rye may be obtained in sufficient quantities to meet economical world consumption; high protein feed for dairy animals will show a shortage of about 3,000,000 tons, while there will be sufficient supplies of other feeds to allow economical consumption; beans, peas and rice will also be found in sufficient quantities to maintain economy in consumption; there are sufficient supplies of beef to keep pace with the capacity of refrigerating space. The most distinct reversal of policy will come with pork and dairy products, vegetable oils, sugar and coffee. Utmost economy will be required in the use of fats and oils, in which there is a world shortage of about 3,000,000,000 pounds. There are sufficient supplies for us to return to our normal sugar consumption if other nations continue their present short rations, or even if their rations are slightly increased. If the European countries, however, are to resume their normal sugar consumption it will be through our continued conservation in order to share with them. There is a surplus of coffee. Of the world total required to produce these results North America will furnish more than 60 per cent. The United States, including the West Indies, will be in a position to furnish a total of about 20,000,000 tons—against our pre-war exports of about 6,000,000 tons. The bread grains situation allows the world to abandon the use of substitutes in wheat bread. Large supplies have accumulated in the Argentine, Australia and other hitherto inaccessible markets. A continued high milling percentage, economy of consumption and elimination of waste make it possible for the world to return to a white wheat loaf. Of all our export possibilities in fats, the largest and most important item is pork. While we cannot supply the world deficiency, we will be able to help it enormously because of the past policies of stimulating production and restraining consumption. The government's policy with regard to stimulating the production of wheat and of pork, the readiest source of fats, is thus amply justified by the situation upon the return of peace. Famine Specter Still Stalks. The people of the United States must continue care and wise economy in the use of food in order to complete the work of liberating the world. But even with the utmost conservation and production in this country there will be in Europe for the next year or more starvation beyond all human power to alay. In North Russia there are 40,000,000 people to whom food cannot be made accessible this winter. Their transportation is demoralized in complete anarchy. And even if internal transport can be assured their ports of entry would soon be frozen. 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FOWLER Embalmer and Director Manager Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa FIGURES When figures began to show definitely that the people of the United States were actually reducing their consumption of foods needed abroad, the United States Food Administration was told that it was comparatively easy to bring about conservation of staple necessities, but that it would be far more difficult to accomplish an actual decrease in the use of luxuries. The doubters took sugar as an example, and declared that it would be practically impossible to bring our consumption of sugar down to a point that would meet only the food needs of the people. Now that demands upon ocean tonnage will be lightened, European nations will be able to go farther afield for foodstuffs, and will no longer be entirely dependent for sugar upon North American supplies. With the stocks now in prospect, we will have sufficient sugar to place this country back upon normal consumption if the present short rations in Europe are not materially increased. If the European ration is to be materially increased over the present low amount it can be only through the American people's making it possible by continued restriction to a greater or less extent here. The fact that the Food Administration has been able to relax the voluntary sugar ration is in itself proof that the ration of two pounds per person per month was generally observed throughout the country. This conservation allowed the Food Administration to build up a reserve, and to tide over the period of scarcity, until the new crops of Louisiana cane and beet sugar were ready for distribution. The records of the Food Administration show that in July, August, September and October 995,000 tons were distributed. Normal consumption for that period is 1,600,000 tons. This shows a definite, concrete saving of over 500,000 tons. These figures apply to sugar consumed on the table, in the kitchen and in the various industries, and show conclusively that in the homes and public eating places of America, where 70 per cent. of all our sugar is consumed, the sugar consumption has been reduced by more than one-third. In the four-month period beginning with July, this country normally uses 400,000 tons of sugar per month. Last July 260,000 tons entered into distribution. In August only 225,000 tons were distributed. In September the figures showed 279,000 tons, and then fell to 230,000 tons in October. There could be no more definite proof that the American people have given their loyal co-operation and support of the war. Coming to the relief of the distressed is not a new sensation to us. Having sent shiploads of food to the famine sufferers of India as offhandedly as the housewife hands out a cut of the loaf to the whyfarer, it seemed the most natural thing in the world to succor Belgium, to take on the feeding of a nation quite informally. The test of peace is to summon for the healing of nations devotion equal to that given the tasks of war. Save that we may share Save food ************************** covers for Rev. S. Bates and wife, Rev. G. W. Robinson and wife, and Rev. M. Toomy and wife. The dinner of seven courses and those Baptist divines did eat. Among the young ladies from the State University of Iowa who spent the holidays with parents and relatives were the Misses Iva McClain and sister, Harriett Alexander, Mayme Diggs and Dora Newcomb. The annual business meeting, consisting of annual reports and installation of officers, was followed by a nice luncheon by the Social Club of the Corinthian Baptist Church Thursday night. The New Year's even party given by the S. S. Club was one of the most unique parties given at the Army Club during the holidays. 'Mrs. F. G. Goggins, club leader. The S. S. Club met Dec. 21. The attendance was good and they all enjoyed their pretty club Christmas tree and many nice presents were distributed. The Phyllis Wheatley Patriotic League met with Mrs. E. K. Knox, 945 14th St. Place. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Fannie Knox at 945 14th St. Place January 8. The Callinan Industrial Club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Mrs. Knox, 830 11th St. All members are requested to be present. Officers will be elected. Order of president, Mrs. Fred Stewart. DES MOINES HOTEL The Des Moines Hotel at 121 W. 4th Street is prepared to take transient people or roomers by the week or day. Light housekeeping can be arranged for. Rates reasonable. Call Market 1361. Mrs. J. G. Taylor, Mgr. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Goggins held their yearly family reunion at their home, 222 Arthur Ave, Dec. 25. Friends were also included. Their New Year's reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hammett, 1409 Crocker St. Captain C. C. Cooper, commanding officer of Co. 22, 163rd Depot Br., last week on a 20 day leave of absence for Washington, D. C. While in the East his company will be commanded by Lieut. Wm. Gregory. The Mary Church Terrell Club met Monday evening with Miss Tabitha Mash. It being the holiday season the evening was spent in a social way. After dainty refreshments club adjourned to meet next Monday with Miss Colceen Jones. The private dancing party given at the Army Club by a number of young ladies Dec. 27, was a very pleasant affair. Every one present enjoyed themselves. During intermission between dances the guests were refreshed with mint and orange ice, and departed at a late hour. This was the first private aff air of the season. The Knights of Columbus Army Club No. 2 invited a group of young girls out to a New Year's dinner. The dinner was served in Co. I. Dr. Arthur is secretary. After dinner the crowd went to the K. of C. building, where a pleasant afternoon was spent. Mrs. John L. Thompson and Mrs. Emerald Mash chaperoned the young girls. A SUCCESSFUL RALLY. Bethel A. M. E. Church is still rising. In a quick Christmas rally the following sums were reported and given by members and friends: Rev. H. A. Perry . . . $38.00 Bro. John Miller . . . 25.00 Bro. Henry Tolliver . . . 25.00 Bro. Geo. W. Davis . . . 16.40 Bro. Geo. H. Williams . . . 3.00 Alfred Frederick . . . 5.00 Bro. Mack Robinson . . . 2.50 Bro. D. T. Douglass . . . 1.50 Bro. N. O. Berry . . . 1.00 Bro. T. S. Hatcher . . . 1.00 Rev. S. L. Birt . . . 1.50 Bro. E. C. Martin . . . 2.00 Rev. G. W. Robinson . . . 2.00 Rev. E. S. Hodge . . . 1.00 Prof. C. W. Rogers . . . 1.00 Bro. Frank Johnson . . . 1.00 Mr. John Karney (Valley Jet.) . . . 1.00 Rev. G. W. Green . . . 1.00 Bro. E. C. Morgan . . . 1.00 Bro. H. Warrick . . . 1.00 Bro. P. Powell . . . 1.00 Bro. C. S. Stewart . . . 1.00 Mr. R. E. Stokes . . . 1.00 Mr. E. C. Johnson . . . 1.00 Mr. J. C. Abram . . . 1.00 The women gave the following amounts: Sister Dora Newcomb . . . 6.50 Sister Lizzie Tolliver . . . 7.00 Sister Ella Douglass . . . 5.00 Sister Bertha Robinson . . . 5.00 Sister Sallie Hodges . . . 5.00 Sister Loise Abbott . . . 2.00 Sister Ada Elgin . . . 1.00 Sister Leslie Brown . . . 1.00 Sister L-Stone Robinson . . . 1.00 Sister Hattie Corey . . . 1.00 Sister May Hatcher . . . 1.00 Sister Mary Napoleon . . . 1.50 Sister Powell . . . 1.25 Sister Addie Stewart . . . 1.00 Sister Drucella Williams . . . 1.00 Sister Dwiers . . . 1.00 Total $228.00 The names of the other contributors will appear in a later edition of the Bystander. Rev. Perry and his members wish especially to thank Rev. G. W. Robinson, D. D., and the other visiting pastors and many friends who so loyally assisted in the rally. Patronize Our Advertisers THE BYSTANDER Doubters Declared Saving Staples Would Be Easy Compared With Sacrificing Luxuries. FIGURES SHOW RESULTS. Americans Demonstrated Sturdy Support of War by Conserving for the Benefit of the it to accommodate the use of book sugar as what it would to bring our en to a point food needs Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. Asbury M. E. Church. Services in Congregational Church, 10th and Park Sts. Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. Residence 844 13th St. Phone Wal. 8241. Sunday School, 10:00 a. m. Evening Service. Preaching, 7:45 p. m. Class Meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. Prayer, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Epworth League, 6:45 p. m. of the dis- tation to us. food to the as offhand- out a cut it seemed the world to the feeding summon forotion equal var. 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. After the Flu Take Natures Creation Natures Creation Co. 417 Utica Building Des Moines, Iowa Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director SHOW METHODS OF DEMOCRACY. The extent to which the United States Food Administrator has relied on the voluntary support of the American people is shown by a statement made by the United States Food Administrator speaking before the Senate Agricultural Committee less than three months after this country entered the war. That he was justified in his implicit confidence in the strength of democracy has been clearly reflected by the measure of support we have lent the Allies. "If democracy is worth anything," Mr. Hoover declared, "we can do these things by co-operation, by stimulation, by self-sacrifice, by the patriotic mobilization of the brains of this country. If it cannot be done in this manner it is better that we accept German domination and confess to failure of our political ideals, acquiesce in the superiority of the German conception and send for the Germans to instruct us in its use." Chamberlain's Tablets. When you are troubled with indigestion or constipation, take Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. Indigestion is usually accompanied by constipation and is aggravated by it. Chamberlain's Tablets cause a gentle movement of the bowels, relieving the constipated condition. CHURCH DIRECTORY. MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sta. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 1' a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. St. Pauls A. M. R. Church 12th and Crocker Sts. Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. M. Toomey, Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. E. S. Hardge Pastor. S. 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'clock. Bethel A. M. R. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sta. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. 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We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 91 SIMON SIMPLE AND BEN-GAL DELIGHTED TO HAVE YOU TO MY NEW BEN-GAL BUZZOMILE YES ITS A SINGLE CYLINDER ONE TIGER POWER MACHINE YES. A DELIGHTFUL DAY FOR A RIDE! HE MUST HAVE STEPPED ON A TACK! BENGAL! BACK UP! CHEESE IT! WONDER WHAT STRUCK HIM AND IFED HIM ON CHICKEN THIS MORNING! ILL TELL MY BIG BROTHER DAVENPORT, IOWA Owing to the fact that Mrs. D. S. Johnson is in the hospital for an operation, Mr. Raymond C. Moore is the acting reporter at present. Sunday, December 22, was quarterly meeting day at Bethel A. M. E. Church. It was a great day both spiritually and financially. The collections for all day were $275.00. Rev. N. J. McCracken, our P. E., was with us and preached both morning and evening. Rev. Boyd of Rock Island preached a soul stirring sermon at the afternoon services. Mrs. South is still on the sick list, slowly improving. Mrs. D. S. Johnson went to the hospital to be operated upon. She is attended by a very able physician. It is believed she will be brought out successfully. Rev. N. J. McCracken, P. E., leaves for Chicago to spend the holidays with his family on Tuesday morning. There are a number of colored soldiers in our city at present, of whom we are all proud. Mrs. Foster was seriously injured while working at the Rock Island arsenal, when an explosion took place in the department in which she worked. Mr. Hopkins is still on the sick list. The Toussaint L. Overture Club, in keeping with their usual custom, will send Christmas dinners to the aged, the sick and the lonely. The aim of the club is to help others, and they have worked with unusual zeal. The results have been gratifying. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of December, 1918, the Southern Mining and Investment Company, by unanimous vote of all its outstanding stock, resolved in due and legal manner to dissolve said corporation and surrender its charter. That pursuant to said resolution, notice is hereby given that said corporation is dissolved and its charter surrendered. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 20th day of December, A. D. 1918. MARION D. WOODS, President and Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of December, 1918, the Home Protective Association, by unanimous vote of all its outstanding stock, resolved in due and legal manner to dissolve said corporation and surrender its charter. That pursuant to said resolution, notice is hereby given that said corporation is dissolved and its charter surrendered. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 20th day of December, A. D. 1918. MARION D. WOODS, President and Secretary. ALBIA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Lou Morris are rejoicing over a baby girl at their home this week. The Albia Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. Johnson on Monday afternoon. Bav. Stewart of Mt. Pleasant was married to Miss Nettie Finks of Hiteman in Albia on Christmas day. Mr. John Wright of Hocking, who has resided in and about Albia for thirty years and was hurt in Hocking mines three months ago, died at his home in Winter was on in full in Albia Christmas eve; about three feet of snow on the level and drifts from five to ten feet all over the town. Many wished for a snow Christmas. They had one. Sunday evening the Sunday school children received their Christmas boxes from Rev. J. W. Dowden, the storm making it too bad for them to attend the holiday program Tuesday evening. Mr. Charlie Davis of Ottumwa came up to Albia and spent Christmas day at the perental Monroe Davis home. The families who have sickness or just getting over sickness are Walter Bennings, Roy A. Grayson, Will Richards, B. T. Lewis, Mr. John Allen, Mrs. Harris, Miss Ada Davis. The A. M. E. Church Christmas exercises for the Sunday School and C. E. were just fine. The songs and speeches of the little ones and the young people were grand. All received takens of Christmas. Rev. Dowden and Mrs. Dowden received quite valuable presents from the church and especially from the Jamison family. Rev. and Mrs. Dowden took Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Washington. Rev. Dowden conducted the funeral of Mr. John Wright in Hocking Friday, the pastor, Rev. Brooks, being absent. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." CLARINDA, IOWA. Mr. and Hrs. Noah Pemberton of Des Moines visited their two sons and families, Mr. James and Mr. Ed Pemberton. The Christmas eve festivals at the A. M. E. Church were largely attended by parents and friends. The children rendered their part of the program very satisfactorily to all present. A larger number of Christmas tokens from parents and friends were in evidence, making the occasion appear like Christmas in the days of our grandfathers. A larger share of the tokens were presented to the pastor. He says this Christmas he was more largely remembered, by friends than any one of the nine years he has spent in the state of Iowa as pastor. All the children were presented a bag of mixed candy and nuts, the same made possible by their friends who donated to the Christmas fund. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Headrey entertained at dinner Christmas day Rev. and Mrs. Manley, also Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farrier. Sergeant Frank Roberts and Bertha May spent Christmas in Sioux City. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cason entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. Manley, Sergeant Roberts, wife and granddaughter, Joe Jones, and Mr. Bryant of Kansas City. Mrs. Laura Lecher of Nebraska is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Moss. Evening services at the A. M. E. Church will begin at 7 o'clock hereafter during the winter. Mr. Willie Mitchell of Maryville, Mo., spent a few days at the bedside of his father, Rev. W. A. Mitchell, who is very much improved at this writing. and Mrs. is visiti ring the and M Mr. slowly of asth Mr. and ki Terrill house with t of Har the he and oth Mr. the pr since G The A splendid program was rendered by the children of Baptist Sunday School Friday evening. Santa Claus remembered all the children present. Mr. Will Black of Springs visited his brother over Friday. SUSPENSORIES You won't be comfortable till you worn Schnoter's If your drug store doesn't carry them, send for booklet. J.C.S. ROUND TABLE Insist upon our name and trade mark. J. C. SCHNOTERCO. 523 Sixth Ave., N. Y. City -- Dept. N. MOBERLY, MO., ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Milton Allen of Shelbina spent Monday the guests of Miss Lee Etta Owens. Miss Sster Callaway of St. Joseph is visiting Prof. and Mrs. A. B. Bolden a few days. Miss Callaway was formerly a teacher in our public schools. Miss Edna Tymony is spending the holidays the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Tymony. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Graves of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breedlove of St. Joseph, and Mr. Island Vaughn, who is attending school in Kansas, are visiting their father and sisters, Misses Ada, Ruth, Fotzella, Virtie and Prof. H. C. Vaughn. A great number of our boys have returned from camps. We welcome them each and every one back home again. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bartletel entertained Rev. and Mrs. Downey, Rev. and Mrs. Cross, Dr. and Mrs. Paey, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells at turkey dinner Christmas day. Misses Corine Johnson, Ruth White and Onetta Carr are out again after slight illnesses. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of Detroit have been visiting friends and relatives in Moberly this week. Mrs. Bertha Harvey of Detroit is visiting her mother, Mrs. Minnie Althouse. Mrs. Hattie Philipps of Chicago is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Taylor. Dr. and Mrs. Braxton Smith are the guests of Mrs. Smith's mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ball. Dr. Smith will also make this a business trip. He will be glad to do your dental work. Miss Mattie Renfro is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Porter. Mrs. Edward Salisbury of Huntsville is visiting Moberly friends. Mr. Will Tyler and sister are visiting their sister and brother-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Downey. Mr. Tyler of Winchester street is slowly improving after a severe attack of asthma. Mr. Emmit "Snow" Terrill was shot and killed Saturday night, Dec. 14. Mr. Terrill was proprietor of a rooming house on East Rollin's street and met with the untimely death at the hands of Harry Todd. We deeply mourn with the heartstick mother, sister, brothers and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Landon Swyringan are the proud parents of a new daughter since Christmas eve. The Elishian Club has been much entertained this Christmas, with many favors still in sight. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells entertained Thursday evening at bridge. A delicious three course luncheon was served. Prof. and Mrs. L. B. Quinn entertained at dinner Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bartlett entertained at dinner Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells entertained the younger society set Monday evening. Mrs. A. B. Bolden gave a picture show party for a number of friends Thursday afternoon. The ladies were taken to a popular cafe, where a delicious luncheon was served. We have a new and modern cafe on North Fifth street. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for shapped hands, sore nipples, burns and diseases of the skin. Ever since dynasties have existed there are records of kings having abdicated from one cause and another. Far back in the misty past one monarch gave up his throne because he was "wearied with domination;" another retired out of preference for the freedom of private life; a third laid down his crown because his schemes failed; still another abdicated in a fit of melancholy; and there are two instances in which kings left their thrones because they were unable to cope with national crises. When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. Marie Willis (at the beach)—"Kit is quite a clever social general." Jane Gillis—"Yes. She went through last season's campaign without the loss of a man."—Life. Fever Sores Abdications of History. Put the Dollar to Work Some Strategy. HEALING WOUNDS OF WAR BIGGEST JOB OF RED CROSS They are already rebuilding the broken horses of France. And they are already rebuilding the broken men. Over here we, too, are getting ready to devote to the same task the best of American skill and genius. For each million of our men who enter action ten thousand will be so crippled as to need mechanical appliances, and they will have to be specially educated to use these so that the action of the missing limbs will be reduplicated as closely as possible. If the Germans had had the entree to certain parts of France last fall they might have seen fields that they once destroyed yielding their best crop in years. And they might have seen some of these fields being reaped by men they thought they had done for. They were men with varying degrees of leglessness and armlessness. Some ran (and repaired) tractor engines. Some, with both arms gone above the elbows, spaded the ground with the aid of a clever mechanism to which the spade was hooked. One man, who also had but the stump of each arm left, not only used a scythe but kept it sharp. The Red Cross is running a five-hundred acre farm in France on which the malmed are taught the use of farm implements and the care of domestic animals, and is already laying its plans for great work for the malmed in this country. The end and aim of all its work will be to fit men to return to their own homes, and re-enter, as nearly as possible, their former place in life. Sometimes these re-educated men take a far higher place in the community than they occupied before. For instance, men who have been automobile mechanicians, and whose legs were mutilated, have been re-educated in mechanical drafting. Bridge work By THEODOSIA GARRISON. Glorious with scars and rents the battle-banners rise, And the great flags of triumph are spreading to the skies; Our tears, our prayers, our praise for them, but when the last is sald, Our hearts extol the banner that bears the Cross of Red. The great Cross of Mercy that calls a world in pain To lift its soul to courage, to look on hope again— The signs of Love victorious that hate hath never slain. Ask those who have awaited it upon the field of strife Ask the stricken towns-folk it has given back to life, Ask the lips of childhood, the valiant hosts of dead, What this banner means to them that bears the Cross of Red. The great Cross of Mercy—O, lift and keep it high; Send its flaming message to all humanity That pity is immortal and that Love shall never die. men have made similar advances. A Canadian mechanic who was malmed and afterward re-educated became a foreman at more than double his former pay. It was only their seeming misfortunes that opened for these men the opportunity to secure the education their talents merited. The Red Cross sends out a strong warning against mistaken kindness toward the malmed men who are even now returning. If, it says, the public insists on making lions of these men, it will end by making them babies. If employers hunt through their plants for "snaps" for them, and give them jobs that mean little more than holding down stools and reminiscing about their daring deeds, then indeed we shall complete the work of destruction for them, malming minds as well as bodies. We, the American people, are going to be asked to spend more time, more money and energy keeping these men in the game than it would cost to merely support and amuse them and let it go at that. We must make them special harnesses, actually and metaphorically, and then have patience while they are getting adjusted to it. And we must see that they have their chances at suitable employments. But these men are going to have something more than just marvelous appliances that will enable them to do almost any kind of work. These men's tremendous sacrifices won't be paid back by letting them in on life's work, but not its social game. So they are going to have Sunday arms and legs as well as the work-a-day wonders! A man with both hands gone may, with perfectly molded fingers, light his own cigarette or play cards. And a man with his face so ravaged that his best friend could not restrain a shudder may wear, over the disfigured part, a mask that is perfect and delicate, a work of art and science. 91 SIMON SIMPLE AND BEN-GAL DELIGHTED TO HAVE YOU TO MY NEW BENGAL BUZZOMILE YES ITS A SINGLE CYLINDER ONE TIGER POWER MACHINE YES - A DELIGHTFUL DAY FOR A RIDE TOOT HE MUST HAVE STEPPED ON A TACK! BENGAL! BACK UP! CHEESE IT! WONDER WHAT STRUCK HIM AND IFED HIM ON CHICKEN THIS MORNING! ILL TELL MY BIG BROTHER DAVENPORT, IOWA Owing to the fact that Mrs. D. S. Johnson is in the hospital for an operation, Mr. Raymond C. Moore is the acting reporter at present. Sunday, December 22, was quarterly meeting day at Bethel A. M. E. Church. It was a great day both spiritually and financially. The collections for all day were $275.00. Rev. N. J. McCracken, out P. E., was with us and preached both morning and evening. Rev. Boyd of Rock Island preached a soul stirring sermon at the afternoon services. Mrs. South is still on the sick list, slowly improving. Mrs. D. S. Johnson went to the hospital to be operated upon. She is attended by a very able physician. It is believed she will be brought out successfully. Rev. N. J. McCracken, P. E., leaves for Chicago to spend the holidays with his family on Tuesday morning. There are a number of colored soldiers in our city at present, of whom we are all proud. Mrs. Foster was seriously injured while working at the Rock Island arsenal, when an explosion took place in the department in which she worked. Mr. Hopkins is still on the sick list. The Toussaint L. Overture Club, in keeping with their usual custom, will send Christmas dinners to the aged, the sick and the lonely. The aim of the club is to help others, and they have worked with unusual zeal. The results have been gratifying. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of December, 1918, the Southern Mining and Investment Company, by unanimous vote of all its outstanding stock, resolved in due and legal manner to dissolve said corporation and surrender its charter. That pursuant to said resolution, notice is hereby given that said corporation is dissolved and its charter surrendered. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 20th day of December, A. D. 1918. MARION D. WOODS, President and Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of December, 1918, the Home Protective Association, by unanimous vote of all its outstanding stock, resolved in due and legal manner to dissolve said corporation and surrender its charter. That pursuant to said resolution, notice is hereby given that said corporation is dissolved and its charter surrendered. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 20th day of December, A. D. 1918. MARION D. WOODS, President and Secretary ALBIA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Morris are rejoicing over a baby girl at their home this week. The Albia Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. Johnson on Monday afternoon. Bav. Stewart of Mt. Pleasant was married to Miss Notle Finks of Hitecman in Albia, on Christmas day. Mr. John Wright of Hocking, who has resided in and about Albia for thirty years and was hurt in Hocking mines three months ago, died at his home in SICK? WEAR MY BEST ELECTRIC Health Bolt FREE for 60 DAYS. Always and until you feel in need grow. If you have Elkhorn Avenue, Magnolia, Newman, Pla, Dupont, Jones, Constellation, Kirkwood, Kirkwood, Towson, Towson, Bristol, Washington Avenue, PARK ANY WHEELS need for Outing and select kind of Bolt secured. A. P. OWENS, Dept. B, Box 1415, Minni, Fl. Hocking Tuesday and was buried in Albia at Oak View cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Winter was on in full in Albia Christmas eve; about three feet of snow on the level and drifts from five to ten feet all over the town. Many wished for a snow Christmas. They had one. Sunday evening the Sunday school children received their Christmas boxes from Rev. J. W. Dowden, the storm making it too bad for them to attend the holiday program Tuesday evening. Mr. Charlie Davis of Ottumwa came up to Albia and spent Christmas day at the perennial Monroe Davis home. The families who have sickness or just getting over sickness are Walter Bennings, Roy A. Grayson, Will Richards, B. T. Lewis, Mr. John Allon, Mrs. Harris, Miss Ada Davis. The A. M. E. Church Christmas exercises for the Sunday School and C. E. were just fine. The songs and speeches of the little ones and the young people were grand. All received takens of Christmas. Rev. Dowden and Mrs. Dowden received quite valuable presents from the church and especially from the Jamison family. Rev. and Mrs. Dowden took Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Washington. Rev. Dowden conducted the funeral of Mr. John Wright in Hocking Friday, the pastor, Rev. Brooks, being absent. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo, says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." CLARINDA, IOWA. Mr. and Hrs. Noah Pemberton of Des Moines visited their two sons and families, Mr. James and Mr. Ed Pemberton. The Christmas eve festivals at the A. M. E. Church were largely attended by parents and friends. The children rendered their part of the program very satisfactorily to all present. A larger number of Christmas tokens from parents and friends were in evidence, making the occasion appear like Christmas in the days of our grandfathers. A larger share of the tokens were presented to the pastor. He says this Christmas he was more largely remembered, by friends than any one of the nine years he has spent in the state of Iowa as pastor. All the children were presented a bag of mixed candy and nuts, the same made possible by their friends who donated to the Christmas fund. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Headley entertained at dinner Christmas day Rev. and Mrs. Manley, also Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farrier. Sergeant Frank Roberts and Bertha May spent Christmas in Sioux City. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cason entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. Manley, Sergeant Roberts, wife and granddaughter, Joe Jones, and Mr. Bryant of Kansas City. Mrs. Laura Lecher of Nebraska is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Moss. Evening services at the A. M. E. Church will begin at 7 o'clock hereafter during the winter. Mr. Willie Mitchell of Maryville, Mo., spent a few days at the bedside of his father, Rev. W. A. Mitchell, who is very much improved at this writing. and Mrs. is visit the and Mr. slowly of asth Mr. and kid Terrill house with t of Har the he and other Mr. the prince since G The A splendid program was rendered by the children of Baptist Sunday School Friday evening. Santa Claus remembered all the children present. Mr. Will Black of College Springs visited his brother over Friday. SUSPENSORIES You won't be comfortable till you worn Schnoter's If your drug store doesn't carry them, send for booklet. J.C.S. INSIST upon our name and trade mark. J. C. SCHNOTERCO. 523 Sixth Ave., N. Y. City -- Dept. N. MOBERLY. MO.. ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Milton Allen of Shelbina spent Monday the guests of Miss Lee Etta Owens. Miss Sister Callaway of St. Joseph is visiting Prof. and Mrs. A. B. Bolden a few days. Miss Callaway was formerly a teacher in our public schools. Miss Edna Tymony is spending the holidays the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Tymony. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Graves of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Breedlove of St. Joseph, and Mr. Island Vaughn, who is attending school in Kansas, are visiting their father and sisters, Misses Ada, Ruth, Fotzella, Virtie and Prof. H. C. Vaughn. A great number of our boys have returned from camps. We welcome them each and every one back home again. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bartellet entertained Rev. and Mrs. Downey, Rev. and Mrs. Cross, Dr. and Mrs. Paey, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells at turkey dinner Christmas day. Misses Corine Johnson, Ruth White and Onetta Carr are out again after slight illnesses. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of Detroit have been visiting friends and relatives in Moberly this week. Mrs. Bertha Harvey of Detroit is visiting her mother, Mrs. Minnie Althouse. Mrs. Hattie Phillips of Chicago is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Taylor. Dr. and Mrs. Braxton Smith are the guests of Mrs. Smith's mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ball. Dr. Smith will also make this a business trip. He will be glad to do your dental work. Miss Mattie Renfro is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Porter. Mrs. Edward Salisbury of Huntsville is visiting Moberly friends. Mr. Will Tyler and sister are visiting their sister and brother-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Downey. Mr. Tyler of Winchester street is slowly improving after a severe attack of asthma. Mr. Emmit "Snow" Terrill was shot and killed Saturday night, Dec. 14. Mr. Terrill was proprietor of a rooming house on East Rollins street and met with the untimely death at the hands of Harry Todd. We deeply mourn with the heartstick mother, sister, brothers and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Landon Swyringan are the proud parents of a new daughter since Christmas eve. The Elishan Club has been much entertained this Christmas, with many favors still in sight. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells entertained Thursday evening at bridge. A delicious three course luncheon was served. Prof. and Mrs. L. B. Quinn entertained at dinner Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bartlett entertained at dinner Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells entertained the younger society set Monday evening. Mrs. A. B. Bolden gave a picture show party for a number of friends Thursday afternoon. The ladies were taken to a popular cafe, where a delicious luncheon was served. We have a new and modern cafe on North Fifth street. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for shapped hands, sore nipples, burns and diseases of the skin. Ever since dynasties have existed there are records of kings having abdicated from one cause and another. Far back in the misty past one monarch gave up his throne because he was "wearied with dominion"; another retired out of preference for the freedom of private life; a third laid down his crown because his schemes failed; still another abdicated in a fit of melancholy; and there are two instances in which kings left their thrones because they were unable to cope with national crises. When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. Marie Willis (at the beach)—"Kit is quite a clever social general." Jane Gillis—"Yes. She went through last season's campaign without the loss of a man."—Life. Fever Sores Abdications of History. Put the Dollar to Work Some Strategy. HEALING WOUNDS OF WAR BIGGEST JOB OF RED CROSS Broken Homes and Men Must Be Rebuilt-Re-education of Disabled Soldiers for Future Usefulness. Glorious with scars and rents the battle-banners rise, And the great flags of triumph are spreading to the skies; Our tears, our prayers, our praise for them, but when the last is said, Our hearts extol the banner that bears the Cross of Red. The great Cross of Mercy that calls a world in pain To lift its soul to courage, to look on hope again— The signs of Love victorious that hate hath never slain. Ask those who have awaited it upon the field of strife Ask the stricken towns-folk it has given back to life, Ask the lips of childhood, the vallant hosts of dead, What this banner means to them that bears the Cross of Red. The great Cross of Mercy—O, lift and keep it high; Send its flaming message to all humanity That pity is immortal and that Love shall never die. They are already rebuilding the broken homes of France. And they are already-rebuilding the broken men. Over here we, too, are getting ready to devote to the same task the best of American skill and genius. For each million of our men who enter action ten thousand will be so crippled as to need mechanical appliances, and they will have to be specially educated to use these so that the action of the missing limbs will be reduplicated as closely as possible. If the Germans had had the entree to certain parts of France last fall they might have seen fields that they once destroyed yielding their best crop in years. And they might have seen some of these fields being reaped by men they thought they had done for. They were men with varying degrees of leglessness and armlessness. Some ran (and repaired) tractor engines. Some, with both arms gone above the elbows, spaded the ground with the aid of a clever mechanism to which the spade was hooked. One man, who also had but the stump of each arm left, not only used a scythe but kept it sharp. The Red Cross is running a five-hundred acre farm in France on which the maimed are taught the use of farm implements and the care of domestic animals, and is already laying its plans for great work for the maimed in this country. The end and aim of all its work will be to fit men to return to their own homes, and re-enter, as nearly as possible, their former place in life. Sometimes these re-educated men take a far higher place in the community than they occupied before. For instance, men who have been automobile mechanicians, and whose legs were mutilated, have been re-educated in mechanical drafting. Bridge work- men have made similar advances. A Canadian mechanic who was maimed and afterward re-educated became a foreman at more than double his former pay. It was only their seeming misfortunes that opened for these men the opportunity to secure the education their talents merited. The Red Cross sends out a strong warning against mistaken kindness toward the maimed men who are even now returning. If, it says, the public insists on making lions of these men, it will end by making them babies. If employers hunt through their plants for "snaps" for them, and give them jobs that mean little more than holding down stools and reminiscing about their daring deeds, then indeed we shall complete the work of destruction for them, maiming minds as well as bodies. We, the American people, are going to be asked to spend more time, more money and energy keeping these men in the game than it would cost to merely support and amuse them and let it go at that. We must make them special harnesses, actually and metaphorically, and then have patience while they are getting adjusted to it. And we must see that they have their chances at suitable employments. But these men are going to have something more than just marvelous appliances that will enable them to do almost any kind of work. These men's tremendous sacrifices won't be paid back by letting them in on life's work, but not its social game. So they are going to have Sunday arms and legs as well as the work-a-day wonders! A man with both hands gone may, with perfectly molded fingers, light his own cigarette or play cards. And a man with his face so ravaged that his best friend could not restrain a shudder may wear, over the disfigured part, a mask that is perfect and delicate, a work of art and science.