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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Bldg Hist Root XXV No.30 Every mortal sould should feel a hundred fathom deep, For this day, a great American, God has laid him down to sleep. Altho his voice go up in silence, his footsteps heard no more, But his works will forever live to guide us here below. The Heaven in its supernatural scroll, shall bear his spirit in its fold, Where he will wake from his dose, to deal no more with earthly wees. It seems like a dream that he departed from lives of men, He achieved a well fought battle and made history with sword and pen. If you will bear with me I'll tell you about this great man, A member of New York legislature was his first political plan. He knew there was something wrong, that he couldn't understand. He chose a North Dakota ranch to share his life with the underman. When our country was at peril in the Spanish-American war He organized Rough Biders and didn't fail to go. He knew the secrets of human hearts and made the grafters toe the mark. By the voice of the people was made Governor of New York. As he had fought in Cuba to make the Cubans free, That they may enjoy the fruits of their labor Under their own vine and fig tree. God's way is mysterious, his wonderful power unbent. He crowned Roosevelt with knowledge and made him our president. After seven years of service, he left the president seat And made a hunting trip in Africa, that showed his undergrit. When he returned he found the old party had gone wrong. He organized the Progressives to kick the grafters off the throne. Roodevelt was patriotic, American sound and true. But was shot by a coward through some political clew. When our country entered the war, Boosevelt offered a helping hand. His service was denied for some reason, can't understand. He heard the bugle calling and this war must be won. "Old Glory,'" this is my all, I offer you my sons. Yes he is gone, a strong character wends its way To its celestial home, and leave millions of people on earth to mourn. His body back to earth to be molded in its own, But the grave must give up its victory for heaven demands his soul. And we hope there will be a 'Roosevelt' in every home of birth. Composed by D. G. Patterson, 507 7th St., Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Zoe Hollingsworth and children have been visiting Mrs. Allie Bowman, her mother, in Des Moines the past week. A surprise party was tendered Mr. Edward Butler on Tuesday evening by his friends. Mr. and Mrs. Butler left Sunday evening for Des Moines. Mr. Butler has a position at the state capitol. Misses Sadie and Illa Lewis had friends from Ottumwa visiting at their home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Davis and Miss Mildred English from Arkansas City, Kans., in Albia for a short stay at the parental Monroe Davis home before going to Ego, Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. Brittain Thomas entertained about eight persons to dinner at their home Sunday. Mr. Brittain Thomas has a new Victoria. Mr. Hail of Oklahoma is visiting in Albia. Mrs. Langley of Centerville is also an over Sunday visitor in Albia. Miss Illa Lewis is on the sick list. Chamberlain's Tablets. When you are troubled with indigestion or constipation, tak' 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. Subscribe for the Bystander. Boost Pay and read The Bystander ALBIA NEWS. Mr. Creed Jones died suddenly from heart failure Thursday evening, Jan. 9, 1919. He was an old settler of this city and was known by everyone. He leaves to mourn his loss a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Romeo Winfrey of Kansas City, Mo., visited over Sunday with his father, Mr. Alex Winfrey. Miss Verna Curry and sister, Mrs. Rilla Elliott, of Mitchell, S. D., are visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Curry. Rev. Smith, pastor of the A. M. E. church in Brookfield, was here over Sunday. Miss Lovie Trent of Utica, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Pauline Anderson. Mr. Edward Jordan died at the home of his daughter Wednesday evening. He had been sick for some time. Messrs. Joseph Holmes, Julius Curry, Leo Bruce and Miss Curry visited in Hamilton, Mo., Sunday. Mrs. Lulu Boyd and son Melvin of St. Joseph, also Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones of Kansas City, attended the funeral of their uncle and brother, Mr. Creed Jones. Quite a number of people from Meadville, Mo., attended the funeral of Mr. Creed Jones. Mr. Wm. Jones of Des Moines came home to attend the funeral of his uncle. Mrs. Millie Wolfscale is suffering from a stroke of paralysis at her home on Slack street. On Tuesday evening the Women's Mite Missionary Society met and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Maria S. Moore, president; Mrs. Lucie Hawkins, vice president; Mrs. Robert Samuels, secretary. The following officers were elected for the Sunday school: Mr. Robert Samuels, superintendent; Mrs. Lucie Hawkins, assistant superintendent; Raymond Moore, secretary; Hazel Smith, assistant secretary; Mrs. R. Hopkins, treasurer; Miss Emma Brown, organist and choreist. Teachers: Mrs. Robinson, class 1; Mrs. Samuels, class 2; Mrs. Hawkins, class 3; Mrsl Hopkins, class 4; Mrs. Marshall, class 5; Bro. Brown, class 6; Rev. S. H. Moore, class 7; Mrs. Maria S. Moore, class S. The above officers were installed into office Sunday evening the 12th with very suitable and appropriate remarks by Rev. S. B. Moore. Sunday the 12th Rev. Moore, our pastor, preached two soul stirring sermons. As a result Mrs. Ashby of Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. Wm. Toles of Kirksville, Mo., joined and became members of the church. Mrs. South is still on the sick list. Mrs. Johnson, the regular reporter, is now out of the hospital, getting along fine. We are glad to state this fact. The election of the trustees of Bethel A. M. E. church will take place Wednesday evening the 15th. Miss Dorothy Green died at her home, 512 N. Lee St., Friday afternoon, Jan. 10, 1919, at the age of 17 years. She leaves to mourn her death a father, a sister and five brothers, three of whom are in France. Mrs. Elizabeth Carter of Cedar Rapids is visiting relatives. Ray Thomas has returned from a visit Rev. Thomas has returned from a visit in Rock Island and Davenport. Mrs. Nettie Foster has returned to the city for an indefinite stay. Mr. Bert Bramble was a Burlington Mr. Bert Bramble was a Burlington visitor Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth Carter and Mrs. Lola Black spent Sunday in Eldon. Mr. Leighman Nunly has returned from a visit in Kansas City. A number of young people attended the bob party given in honor of Mrs. Bernice Page Bramble. All reported a delightful time. The Mothers Council met with Mrs. Edd Reezer Wednesday. The next meeting will be Jan. 22 in form of a reception. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Foster have left for Rock Island, which will be their future home. The wedding bells have rung for Mr. George Brown of this city and Miss Lenora Smith of Fairfield. Lawyer Woodson was in the city on business. KEOKUK, IOWA. Mr. Andrew Bender's sister from Tennessee will soon leave for her home accompanied by her father. The little grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris is ill at this writing. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Minerva Ramer passed away Saturday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Mollie Malone. Mrs. Hort of Davenport, who was called to the city owing to the death of her mother, Mrs. Proctor, will soon leave for her home in Davenport. Mrs. Williams had the misfortune to mash her hand and will be laid up for a couple of weeks. Mrs. George Coker is ill at this writing. Mrs. Henry Stockwell has recovered from an attack of la gripe. Mr. Charlie Hedge is able to be out again. Mrs. Isabelle Dean, who has been suffering from an attack of rheumatism, is better at this writing. The address delivered by Mrs. Sulby Johnson before the B. Y. P. U. is still DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1919. CHILLICOTHE, MO DAVENPORT, IOWA MT. PLEASANT NOTES. KEOKUK. IOWA. Lieut. Rufus B. Jackson, formerly of Des Moines, now with Headquarters Co. 370th U. S. Inf., in command of a department of his company guarding the nest of German machine guns in the public square at Soissons, France. the topic of the day. The varied experience she has had as a race leader eminently qualifies her to inspire the young. The ladies of the Mission Circle entertained the men of the church Friday evening. Rev. R. H. C. Sydnor of St. Louis, Mo., and Rev. F. J. Nott of Clinton, Iowa, were guests of honor. Dr. Sydnor, Missouri's noted evangelist, is in the city assisting Rev. Moore in a revival meeting. The meeting is increasing in interest, and many are being happily converted. everyone is made welcome to go the any day they see fit and are made feel at home by Mrs. Waters. BUXXON, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) Rev. Samuel R. Skelton, the not evangelist of our race, is conducting soul stirring revival in Buxton at St. John A. M. E. church. The Rev. Mr. Skelton and his wife, who is his retary and helper, have taken the heart of the Buxton people by storm. His s After the services Friday night refreshments will be served in the basement under the leadership of Miss Bessie Rose, Mrs. Nannie Owens and Mrs. M. E. Moore. BETHEL A. M. E. This was Spiritual Day. Morning subject, "Wisdom." James 1st chapter, 5th verse. Evening, "Following God." The Mite Missionary Society met at the parsonage Thursday, Jan. 9th. There were twenty members present. After the regular routine of business the entertainment committee served a delicious luncheon. proud parents of a busy daughter. Lieut. and Mrs. R. E. Teabaeau are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Teabaeau. The Self-Culture Club held their annual election of officers. The officers are: President, rMs. Rita Ashby; vice president, Mrs. Hazel Craig; second vice president, Mrs. Jennie Snoody; secretary, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, assistant secretary, Miss Artishia Fields; treasurer, Mrs. Cerrilda Craig; critic, Mrs. Ollie Gross. Mrs. Cerrilda Craig served a banquet. The out of town member, Miss Elizabeth Gross, a senior at the Iowa State University, and her friend, Miss Calhoun, also were present. Mrs. C. B. Waters of Keokuk was also a guest. The club will continue the study of parliamentary law. Sergeant Pearl E. Perkins was granted a discharge and is very happy to be home. Mrs. F. D. Bland has returned from a business trip to Grand Island, Neb., in the interest of the O. E. S. Mrs. Bland, G. W. M., set up a chapter in that city. There is quite a bit of sickness among our people at present. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and sister, Miss Blanche Harris, are ill at their home on Franklin St. Corporal Clyde Johnson is at home. Miss Elizabeth Gross, of the Iowa City University, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gross. She brought a friend, Miss Calhoun, also a senior at the college, home with her. Miss Blanche Kebo is spending several months in Chicago. Miss Ruth Bland, a teacher in the Chicago schools, and her brother, French, from the officers' training school, spent the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bland. The Carnation Club gave a Calendar Tea the 1st day of January at Bethel A. M. E. church. It was a grand success, ocially and financially. The officers are, president, Mrs. C. R. Waters; vice president, Mrs. Rita Hendrick Ashby; secretary, Miss Alice Buckner; assistant secretary, Mrs. H. T. Craig. The next meeting will be held Jan. 21 at the home of Mrs. Wm. Dixon. The Carnation Club will have a Valentine Party at the church Feb. 14. All are cordially invited. The Charity Club met with Mrs. Ora Bates, Jan. 7th, and the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. T. J. Phillips; vice president, Mrs. H. T. Craig; second vice president, Mrs. Carl Buckner; secretary, Mrs. Ora Bates; assistant, Mrs. A. J. Fields; treasurer, Mrs. Louis Lowe. Members are asked to be present at next meeting to be held Feb. 4 at Mrs. W. H. Jones' residence. Please be there o n time. Quite a few parties were given during the holidays. Mrs. Pearl E. Perkins is able to be up and around the house after an attack of the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon are the parents of a baby daughter, born several days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Clark are the parents of a new baby boy. The parsnipage has been newly papered and it is a very nice looking place and tachment of his company guarding a nest of German machine guns in the public square at Soissons, France. everyone is made. welcome to go there any day they see fit and are made to feel at home by Mrs. Waters. BUXTON, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) Rev. Samuel R. Skelton, the noted evangelist of our race, is conducting a soul stirring revival in Buxton at the St. John A. M. E. church. The Rev. Mr. Skelton and his wife, who is his secretary and helper, have taken the hearts of the Buxton people by storm. His sermons are forceful and their truths are firmly impressed by the most vivid mental pictures. In getting souls to accept Christ success has attended the meetings from the beginning. At the end of the first week there have been approximately sixty conversions. Last Sunday was "Hallelujah Day." At Sunday school and the three other services of the day there were conversions. The services in the afternoon were held at the Y. M. C. A. The auditorium was packed. The three choirs, M. Zion, Tabernacle and St. John's, were united at this service under the leadership of Prof. Rect. Oliver. At night, after a strenuous day, no less interest was exhibited. Again the church was well crowded. Conversions and reclaimers for the day were above forty. Public collections passed over the $100 mark. COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS Rev. J. Burley, former pastor of the Second Baptist church of Fort Dodge, Iowa, preached to a large audience at the Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday night. Madame Sadie E. Dimery, scriptural orator of Kansas City, was at the Bethel A. M. E. church, 16th St. and Ave. A. Monday night, Jan. 13, where a large audience listened with delight to her excellent readings, after which Rev. M. Rhonenece, pastor in charge, introduced the Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of the Tabenacle church, who made a short talk. Mrs. Minnie Herndon, superintendent of the Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school, and teachers, Mrs. E. Blackburn, Mrs. P. J. Richardson, Miss Ethel Richardson and Miss Margaret Berry, are doing a tremendous work in the Sabbath school here in building up the membership, there being forty-one present last Sunday. Miss Ethel Richardson, president of the Christian Endeavor of the Bethel A. M. E. church, Vice President Miss Haze Funches, Secretary Miss Juanita Gamble, and Treasurer Miss Hattie Breckenridge are doing a great work in the Endeavor. They have all the way from thirty to forty-five present on Sunday evenings at six o'clock. The Bethel A. M. E. church now has two fine choirs, a morning and evening one. Mrs. H. V. Bess is the pianist of both. We have a good many of our people in this city who are sick at this time. The carpenters are working hard to complete the church of Rev. J. P. Jackson. Rev. J. P. Jackson reports that all the auxiliaries of his church are struggling hard to complete the great work which they have undertaken. Rev. J. P. Jackson preached at the Ministers Union in Omaha Jan. 14, a large number of ministers being present. The A. M. E. church people are expecting Mrs. Rhonenee and little son Charles home this week from Kansas City, where Mrs. Rhonenee has been visiting relatives. Our pastor has announced that the great revival will begin at our church Sunday night and will continue for an indefinite time. 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," writes 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" Subscribe for the Bystander. HUNTSVILLE, MO We are still going on from one good thing to another. We had a delightful Christmas entertaining and meeting friends. We sent it to the Standard, but too late. We hope we will not be that way any more. And still we are enjoying the blessings of our God. Dr. G. D. Saunders has reorganized his church and Sunday school forces and everyone has taken on new life, seemingly. Tuesday afternoon the ladies of Huntsville were called to assemble at the W. B. F. & S. W. T. hall. There they heard and listened to one of the best lectures given by a woman to women we ever heard of the kind. Miss H. K. Patrick, emergency home demonstrating agent, sent to us by the government from Bentingham, Ala., headquarters at Dalton, Mo., has organized a home making club. The special feature is making home more efficient. She then gave the club of the best women of our city a program of the entire year's work. It is a work for all. We hope to tell you more about it. President, Mrs. Minnie Mansfield; vice president, Mrs. Chlora Denny; secretary, Mrs. Ida Payne. The work is really necessary and the ladies are anxious for the studies. We hope it will have its effect in our town when becoming more known. Prof. S. T. Pettigrew, the agriculture or farming demonstrator, Revs. Saunders and Harris also added interest to the meeting. Many new members. We also work in the name of the Lord, for in this program a part for mothers and fathers team, a child in the way, it showed we need God's ever watchful eye. OTTUMWA BRIEFs. Miss Nola Clark is confined to her bed with la gripe for the past week. Mr. Thomas McEldroy is dangerously ill with Spanish influenza. Mr. Wallace Hicks has been sick for the past few months. His condition remains the same. Mr. Coronet Allen has recently returned from camp, where he was doing service with the U. S. army. He was honorably discharged. He makes three of our boys returned recently. All extend a hearty welcome to the boys Sergt. Byron H. Williams has written a letter to Miss Margaret F. Davis telling of his visit to Metz and other cities over there. He writes a most intelligent letter that is worthy of publication. The Ottumwa Courier has given space to a few excerpts from the same. Sergt. Williams is a splendid Christian young man, well educated, having done some Y. M. C. A. work at Camp Funston before being called to active service. Mr. H. Gallaway is quite sick at this writing with influenza. Mrs. E. R. Edwards, the wife of Rev. E. R. Edwards, has been somewhat indisposed the past week, but is better. CENTERVILLE NEWS. The Circle met in their regular business session and quite a number were present. Next meeting will be held with Sister M. J. Thompson. The social given Saturday night for the benefit of the church expense proved to be quite a success. Mrs. M. J. Thompson was taken seriously ill Saturday night and is reported quite ill at this writing. Mrs. Wm. Clark and son Horald were calling on Mrs. S. H. Jones Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Jane Shields of Chillicothe, Mo., is visiting in the city with her friend, Mrs. L. Todd. Mr. and Mrs. H. Bruce Marsaall were calling at the home of Mrs. L. D. Price Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Louise Baker is quite ill her home on W. Garfield. Mr. Theodore Lee is suffering with a severe cold at this writing. Mr. Wm. Kearney and Mr. T. L. Riddings are reported better at this writing. Several from the West End attended the services Sunday morning. Rev. M. Carrington is suffering with asevere cold. Mrs. Tillie Thompson is somewhat improved at this writing. The C. W. F. C. will be entertained at the home of Mrs. L. Jackson, hostess, Mrs. Lula Jackson and Mrs. C. G. Jones. Mr. Joe Saunders is able to be out The B. Y. P. U. elected their officers Sunday night. President, Bro. H. Brown; vice president, Bro. Theo. Lee; secretary, Bro. Wm. Clark; treasurer, Bro. S. H. Jones. Look for the collector. 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. MARKETED Insist upon our name and trade mark. J. C. SCHNOTERCO. 523 Sixth Ave., N. Y. City -- Dent N. The best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Those named in a general order issued by General Martin, commanding the Ninety-second division, were Capt John Allen, First Lieutenants Leon F. Stewart, Frank L. Drye, Walter Lyons, David W. Harris and Benjamin F. Ford; Second Lieutenants George L. Gaines and Russell Atkins; Sergeants Richard W. White, John Simpson, Robert Townsend, Solomon D. Colston, Bansom Elliott and Charles Jackson; Corps. Thomas B. Coleman, Albert Taylor, Charles Reed and James Couley, and Pete Earl Swanson, Jesse Cole, James Hill, Charles White and George Chaney. Altogether fourteen Negre officers and forty-three enlisted men of the Ninety-second have been decorated. The award of the French war cross to the first battalion of the Three Hundred Sixty-seventh enables every officer and man of that unit to wear the decoration. Second Lieutenant Nathan Goodloe, of the Three Hundred Sixty-eighth machine gun company, and Wagoner Tom Brown were specially commended for bravery in action near Vienne le Chateau. Citations for bravery were accorded also to First Lieutenant John Q. Lindsey and Sergeant Issue Hill of the Three Hundred Sixty-sixth infantry for bravery in action at Frapelle and Lesoux. General Martin's order likewise mentioned First Lieutenant Edward L. Bates of the Three Hundred Sixty-eighth ambulance corps, and Sergt. Walter L. Gross for distinguished service at Hominville. All of these engagements were part of the general drive on Metz, which is said to have induced the Germans to make haste in the arrangement of the armistice terms. The commander declared that the division had made a remarkable showing when it was considered that all these decorations and citations were won by the officers and men in only two days of major battle. There have been a total of fifty-seven citations in the division. Among the casualties six officers were listed as killed. There were only twenty-eight men reported missing. Sixteen officers and 543 men were wounded and thirty-nine officers and 661 men were gassed. The large number of gassed casualties, it was stated, was due to the daring of the Negro troops in the conduct of the raids preceding the general attack on the Germans. PROMINENT COLORED WOMAN TO SPEAK HERE Mrs. S. Joe Brown, local representative of the National Association of Colored Women, announces that pursuant to the custom of that organization there will be held in this city on February 14th an annual memorial meeting in honor of the birth of the late Frederick Douglas, who is regarded by the association as the first Negro race leader of America; and that also has secured the consent of Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, founder and principal of the Palmer Memorial Institute at Sedalia, North Carolina, to be present and deliver the principal address on that occasion. The speaker is one of the most scholarly and eloquent women of the association, being a graduate of both Harvard and Chicago Universities, and is one of the committee of twenty-five representatives of the National Association of Colored Women who have been doing war work, and is now doing reconstruction work throughout the country as a member of the Government Bureau of Public Information. 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France had 800,000 colored troops and Great Britain had 1,161,800 colored troops. Does anyone doubt the significance of this force in the victory of the Allies? Is there a man anywhere in the world that would deny to the race that these men represent, since they fought for the freedom of the world, their own freedom in everything that relates to full citizenship? MACON, MO., NEWS. Mr. Eclike Denna of Kansas is visiting at the Rev. Crews Home, and friends in the city. Mrs. Victoria Brazel had a few friends in Monday evening and a pleasant time was spent. Mr. Richard Webster is visiting in the city and will spend a few days. Mr. May Burton remains very poorly at his home at this writing. Mrs. Sophronia Johnson was a Moberly visitor last week. Look for the Bystander collector. 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." Headquarter Co. 804 Pioneer Inf., American Expeditionary Forces, December 15, 1918. Miss Margaret Davis, Ottumwa, Iowa. Dear Friend: I received a letter from mother just now and she was telling me that you wanted a letter from me to send to the Bystander. I don't see why you could not write and ask me to write such a letter, but I suppose you have your reasons for everything. Here is the letter, but I don't think you have nerve enough to publish it in any paper, not even the Courier. I am writing this on the typewriter so that you will not be mistaken in your belief that I have forgotten how to spell, also to save you endless moments of deciphering the code that I use for the English language. I am a "bear" at writing now—I admit it myself. To me this has been one great experience. I suppose it has to all the men in the A. E. F. I never dreamed that I would come over here and get right up to the firing line itself and, on the very eve of being sent into the trenches, be saved the trouble of going over the top and getting a nent slash or two across the face, perhaps a bullet through the heart. I had set myself grimly to my task and had long since made up my mind that if I had to give my life I should make the enemy pay heavily for it. Belonging to a regiment that had never been on a rifle range, I considered it merely slaughter to go into the trenches, but it had been that for the best trained regiments the United States had, so I accepted it as a game to be played to the end without grumbling, as good soldiers are supposed to do. No matter what we had all planned to do, we were saved the trouble and we are nearly all here to tell about it. This country is, or has been, a beautiful country. There are parts of it now that are beautiful, for some of the best parts of the country have never been touched by shell-fire. I had the very great pleasure of seeing the great Cathedral in Toul that was built in 1100. I was in Nancy and saw the great cathedrals there and in Metz I was carried away with the many beautiful buildings. Metz is far more beautiful, to me, than any of the other places I have been in. There is a depot there about two blocks long that compares favorably with any of our metropolitan stations. Much of the architecture in Metz is like ours and the parks are beautiful, being filled with fountains and statues, most of which have been pulled down by the invading French army. They seemed to have little regard for the beautiful, having only the desire to tear to pieces anything that looked like a German or brought remembrances of German power. After fighting four long years they had a right to feel just that way and I can't blame them for venting their pent-up passion in any way they felt disposed to turn in. There way they felt disposed to turn the day I was in Metz. President Poincaré, General Pershing, and all the civil party were present and the French seemed to be wild with their celebration. The streets were almost impossible, there was a continual blare of auto horns, whistles and trumpets, and the military police had a man-sized job keeping the surging traffic from jamming. I never saw anything that reminded me more of old Chicago and I have been as one in a dream ever since. I am afraid to pinch myself for fear it will vanish and I will be robbed of the very thought of home. I spent the night in Metz and awakened with a noise in my cars that reminded me very much of mornings when I awakened in a flat out on Jackson boulevard in Chicago. It is all! I have to think of until I may stand with my feet somewhere in the United States. France is for tourists with plenty of money to spend and a mania for wasting time. France is for Frenchmen who know no better than to stay here and drink red wine and eat black bread, but I long for the old U. S., where they serve something in the cafes besides beer and champagne. Perhaps you would like to know how we have fared over her as regards the bill of fare? We have no complaint to make. We have had things that you folks in the States have not been able to get for money, marbles or chalk. We have always thought of you, as you have thought of us, when we sit down to eat. You feel sorry for us because you have things that we do not have to eat. Save your sympathy! That is not it at all. While there have been times when we have eaten corned beef and hard-tack until our stomachs revolted, we have seen so few of those times that we can hardly complain. Those times have faded into the past like the ghosts of fallen legions—we know them no more. Can you imagine us eating buttered toast and jam? Well, whether you can or not, that is what has been true for some time, owing to our own excess supply of frames of course. We use our money to advantage in this way and the Y. M. C. A., Red Cross and Salvation Army tents are a God-send in providing us with such delicacies. But there is one thing that we do miss—I am speaking of our own organization now—and that is church and the fair sex. Perhaps it is well to say that they are one and the same, but that is my way of putting it. We have no chapain and we have never been where there was a Y. M. C. A. in our town or anywhere near us. The nearest Y. M. C. A. I know of is six miles from here and we are not supposed to go there except on business. It is almost useless to speak of our longing for our mothers, sisters and sweethearts. Those who have neither mother, sister nor sweet- THE BYSTANDER heart of their own long for the sight of friends or those of the other fellows. This is something that is hard to touch upon because of the history of soldiers, especially victorious soldiers in a foreign land. There is something that rises in the breast of the average man that seems to hold him to the memory of home and of those he has left behind, to whom he hopes to return sometime, victorious and mighty in his strength. That tends to keep him from debasing himself in any respect and if he can have the right influences about him, something to steady him in his reckless moments, something to keep the right picture before his mind, he is safe anywhere. Even shell-shot trenches, dugouts in the ground, the bare walls of wrecked villages are full of comfort for him. It takes something like this to make the average man come out of his crust and display some of the qualities that are wrapped up in every human body. No man can elain that he is a real man until he has lived out under the stars and battled the elements at a disadvantage to himself. We know that some of us will never come back home again. Many a brave heart is stilled forever, but there are also those that I would to God were in their places tonight that we might have clean hearts, the hearts of men to send back to those who have waited through these weary months. It is a big job to be a soldier, but when we have a soldier we have a man. It would hardly be fair to speak of being in France without mentioning the hospitality of the French people. Let me be quoted as saying that the French people treat U. S. soldiers according to their deportment as gentlemen and not according to the color of their faces. I have been in some of the finest places of business in Nancy, Metz and Toul, and never was asked to "use a side door or sit in some back seat." People may have what they have money to buy and pay the same as anyone else. May I also be quoted as saying that I hope that the folks in the States who deem the Negro good enough to wear the uniform of his country and to fight for his country's honor and for the cause of democracy, will not feel themselves above him when he comes back and the danger is over. He has put his life on the altar of his country to protect it and he will not hesitate to look out for himself, if there is cause for a display or his fighting spirit. The spirit of fairness that seems to permeate the hearts of all Frenchmen is the only thing that I wish was more in evidence in the land of my dreams. I must close now. The peace conference is going on now and we all hope that we shall soon be on board a ship bound for the good old United States. No one knows how much he loves his native land until he leaves it and can not return at his leasure. With regards to all my friends, I remain, OLD 8TH ILLIONOIS HOMEWARD BOUND. Soissons, France, December 18, 1918. Attorney S. Joe Brown, Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Friend: Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I find it a great pleasure to put myself in Des Moines with you and attend with you the Christmas exercises at the church. Our Christmas here will be more or less one of the mind, which after all is perhaps the best way to observe it. We are thankful to be here, and we can imagine the joy that must prevail in the States this Christmastide, because of the fact that we are here and the war is over. And it is our hope that those whose loved ones will not return will find consolation in knowing that the world is better because of their sacrifice. Our regiment (the old 8th Illinois) received over one hundred Croix de Guerre and D. S. C.'s, also seven medals of honor. This is a very good record. Our sister regiment, the 369th (15th N.Y.) Infantry has especially distinguished itself. The 372nd made a very good record, so you see the 93rd Division is proud of itself. Our regiment led the advance to Belgium, and the 369th led the advance to Germany. We have done lots of walking. We started in at Soissons on the 13th of September, went through to Belgium, and walked back until again we find ourselves at Soissons; but this time we are on our way to the boat. We will be in Soissons nearly two weeks, then we shall go to Le Mans and thence to some port. We are living in a large chateau and enjoying all the pleasures of country gentlemen. In view of the fact that the other large buildings in Soissons are demolished we are at a loss to know just why this place is intact. You know we are very suspicious of whole structures in this section. One funny incident about our return. We had done thirty-six kilometers and were dead tired. When we arrived in Froidm-Cohartille we were told to five kilometers further to-Barrenton-sur-Serre. On arriving we billedet our men and all five of us made a rush for the only whole building in the town. We slept well and left the next morning for Vesneuil. That afternoon one of our men, returning for some forgotten article, found the house fenced in and a sign proclaiming the presence of a large mine in the basement. At Froidmont-Charhart, where our third battalion was stationed, the village church blew up the evening of the day they had morning services in it. But all those things do not dampen our ardor, for we are on our way home and we will come near bringing our regiment filled up. We have $2 per cent of our original regiment. We are now marking time, eating, sleeping and dreaming of home. We have no thought for anything else and our men are happy because they are hopeful. Soissons isn't exactly the place for a good time, but we have a fine time because Soissons represents the first lap of our long marathon to Illinois and Iowa. I was in Paris last week and bought a history of France. It makes me appreciate my "vacation" here all the more. Even Soissons is more to me than the mere shambles which we see. Well, Mr. Brown, I will not take more of your time. Hoping to see you in Des Moines about Feb. 1st, I am, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Before using this preparation for a cough or cold you may wish to know what it has done for others. Mrs. O. Cook, Macon, Ill., writes, "I have found it gives the quickest relief of any cough remedy I have ever used." Mrs. James A. Knott, Chillicothe, Mo., says "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cannot be beat for coughs and colds." H. J. Moore, Oval, Pa., says "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on several occasions when I was suffering with a settled cold upon the chest and it has always brought about a cure. RESOLUTION. Mrs. Frankie Holland Houston, P. G. Q. M. Whereas, It has pleased the Creator of the Universe to take from our midst the soul of our sister, Mrs. Frankie Holland Houston; and Whereas, She is a member of Autic Tabernacle No. 472, and the Queen Mother of Roman Tent No. 6, also the Past Grand Queen Mother of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Iowa and jurisdiction. Be it Resolved, That we, the members of Autic Tabernacle No. 472, and Roman Tent No. 6, and the Grand Temple and Tabernacle of Iowa and jurisdiction, do most heartily and sincerely extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hours of sadness. And be it further resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the bereaved family, a copy to the Hystander, and a copy placed on the face of our minutes. (Signed) Autic Tabernacle No. 472. Dt. Mattie Brooks, H. P. Dt. Bessie Jackson, C. R. Roman tent. Dt. Dorothy Quail, V. Q. M. Ethel Burton, C. P. M. The first habitations of white men on the island of Manhattan were erected in 1613. The first structures in the American metropolis were four small houses, or, rather, huts, and they were on the site now occupied by the skyscraper at 41 Broadway. A bronze tablet on the building at that address commemorates the beginning of New York city. The collection of hovels gradually grew into a town, which was almost wiped out by fire in 1826. The first fort was commenced in 1632 on a site now occupied by the customhouse, the main gate of Fort Amsterdam, as it was called, opening on Bowling Green, where the first settlers played their games. In 1653 a wooden wall was constructed as a defense against a threatened invasion of New Englanders, and the site of this wall afterward became Wall street. Unified Varled Writing Forms When Charles the Great became monarch of central Europe, among other great ideals he set himself to unite the learning of Christendom by purifying and unifying the many and varied forms of writing. To do this he went back to the original Roman model. The invention of printing came as a great advance, and at first the type took the form of a writing hand. In Other Days. Until a New Jersey man tried to corner the potato crop of his neighborhood the mosquito was considered the most undesirable predatory insect produced in that section of the country—Washington Star. Health Belt WE for 80 DAYS. Absolutely safe—all you feel is motion glow. If you have Rhumatism, Neururia, Pa- sition, Dyspepsia, Fever, Constipation, Sudden Knoty, Ehlers-Daniel, Fibromyalgia, Brachycardia, Tumor, PULSIN A NERVE of the Skull, and most kinds of food treated. Yours sincerely, Rufus B. Jackson, 2nd Lieut. Hdq. Co, 370th U. S. Inf. 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Everybody should attend the revivals now going on at the Union Congregational church by Mrs. Smith. Wanted—Neat girl or woman to shampoo and manicure (in shop for white patronage). Write Mrs. Alice Thompson, care McColm Store, Muscatine, Iowa. For neatly furnished modern rooms for strangers and soldiers' wives look as over at 811 W. 14th St. Also for good meals call at my Cafe, 922 Center St. Mrs. Louise Cooper. For Rent—Nice large furnished rooms with furnace heat and free baths, and one large room with private bath. Call at 940 W. 2nd St. Mrs. J. Smith, proprietor. Mr. W. H. Levels of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, spent a day in our city Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright of Davenport, Ia., are spending this week in our city visiting relatives. The Royal House of the U. B. F. will give a banquet at their hall Tuesday evening to their members. Princess Oziel Chapter No. 9, O. E. S., will hold its regular monthly meeting at Doric Hall, 17th and Lyon St., Jan. 24. Miss Gertrude Hyde has been elected assistant matron at the state house during this session of the legislature Mrs. Jake Smith, who was taken to the hospital for an operation for appenditis, is improving. She has returned to her home last week at 940 W. 2nd St. Miss Virginia Steele, formerly of Des Moines and a graduate of Provident Hospital, Chicago, is doing Red Cross nursing at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. Mrs. Fred Gresham of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was in our city this week. She was a candidate for her old place in the legislature, assistant postmistress. The revival meetings that are being held by Mrs. Nannie Smith at the Union Congregational church are growing in interest and the crowds are increasing. Several have joined this week. The meetings will close next week. Everybody invited to come to these meetings. All members of the Chas. Young Auxiliary Red Cross are urged to be present at the next meeting in order to take up the sewing and knitting as usual as this will be the first meeting since having had their vacation. Madame M. Brooks, our popular hair dresser, has been very sick with pneumonia at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sesoee Jackson, 935 14th St. Place. At this time she is reported much better and we hope for her a speedy recovery. The Dramatic Art Club will meet January 21st with Mrs. N. C. Marshall. Miss Ruth Shaw who underwent an operation for appendicitis, is rapidly recovering. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stanton, accompanied by their two daughters, Miss Mary Stanton and Mrs. U. S. Grant and baby, last left week for St. Paul to visit their two sons, Henry and Harry. They will be gone about ten days. The Mite Missionary Society of St. Paul's A M. E. church will hold their monthly program Sunday evening, Jan. 26th, beginning at 8 o'clock prompt. The principal feature of the evening will be the sermon preached by Mrs. Schooler, an able evangelist from Chicago. Everybody welcome. The children of the Union Congrega Bradford's Barber Shop 224 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PROP A LINE OF TORACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916` 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, - IOWA. Fowler Brothers EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS Successor to JONES & SAMUELS FRANK F. FOWLER Embalmer and Director Manager Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, - Iowa tional will give a musical at the church Saturday evening, Feb. 1. Everybody invited to come. There will be a fine program. ANNOUNCEMENT The pastors and deacons of Corinthian, Maple and Union Baptist churches will organize a Mission Baptist church at 15th and Scott Sts., Sunday at 3 p.m. Everybody welcome. The G. H. Clegggett Royal Arch Masons will initiate a class of nine next Friday evening, Jan. 24. Every Royal Arch member is urged to come out. A banquet will be served. The Young Girls Aid met Jan. 9th at the Army Club and elected the following officers: Francis Wilkersen, president; Geraldine Car, vice president; Dorothy Ousley, secretary; Helen Alexander, treasurer; Lucile Green, chapain; Thelma Ousley, reporter; Marjorie Williams, sergeant-at-arms; Miss Adah Hyde, club leader. The S. S. Club met Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the club rooms. A large number were present. The girls are planning many good things in the future. Next Tuesday evening a six course dinner will be prepared and served by the girls in the Army Club Cafe. Mrs. Goggins, club leader. Sunday will be financial rally day at First A. M. E. Zion church, S. E. 19th and Scott streets. All of the pastors with their congregations are invited. Please come prepared to help us in this financial effort. Dr. S. L. Birt of St. Paul A. M. E. church, 12th and Crocker streets, will preach the rally sermon at 3 o'clock p. m. Deborah Administrative Council will meet at the residence of Mrs. Izella Robinson, 1627 Walker St., Monday evening, January 20th, at eight p. m. All members, past matrons and past patrons are requested to be present at this meeting. Business of importance. President, Mrs. Izella Robinson. HOME MAKERS LEAGUE. Home Makers League met last Tuesday p. m. at the Y. M. C. A. and had a very interesting meeting. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, in her usually pleasing manner, addressed the league. Mr. Ross, secretary of the 'Y,' also made a very interesting address. This was indeed one of the most interesting meetings the league has held for some time. Mr. Archie Alexander, our popular contractor, who has just finished the largest contract ever given to a colored man in Iowa, that of constructing the large Lineoln Highway bridge in Matshaltown, Iowa, which he has just finished and has gone on a trip South to rest up awhile. He will visit Memphis, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., New Orleans, La., and Kansas City, Mo., before returning home. The Mary Church Terrell Club met last Monday with Mrs. Joburness Redmon-Kelso. After the installation of officers for the ensuing six months by Mrs. Coleen Jones, the members of the club gave an interesting program. Miss Pollard of Chicago was a guest and gave an interesting talk on her canteen work in Chicago. Delicious refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet next Monday night with Mrs. Emerald Mash, 824 12th St. PAST GRAND COMMANDER Atty. S. Joe Brown, Eminent Grand Warder of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Illionois and Iowa, is in receipt of an official communication from Sir Wilbur Burton, Grand Recorder, conveying the sad intelligence of the death of Sir Henry Young, Past Grand Commander, on Wednesday of this week at his home in Chicago. Funeral services will be held at the Union Masonic Temple at 40th and State Sts., Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 19th. The Young Wives Club met last Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Beverly. The club is planning some very interesting work for the coming month and it is especially urged that each member attend regularly. A very delightful time was spent, after which a dainty two course lunch was served. Club adjourned to meet next Tuesday p.m. at the home of Mrs. Raymond Dyer. The Callanan Industrial Club met Wednesday p. m. at the home of Mrs. Gus Nichols, 818 14th St. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Hattie Adams, president; Mrs. Tillie Lee, vice president; Mrs. Mable Stewart, secretary; Mrs. Callie Shelton, corresponding secretary; Mrs. A. M. Rivers, treasurer; Mrs. R. N. Hyde, chaplain; Mrs. S. L. Birt, critic; Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, reporter; Mrs. Gus Nichols, chairman of executive board. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ousley, 931 12th St. The Marchiel Neal Art Club met January 15th at the home of Mrs. Harry Hammitt. 3116 N. Union St. The following officers were installed by Mrs. J. B. Thompson: President, Mrs. Mable Tymony; vice president, Mrs. Harry Hammitt; secretary, Mrs. Daisy Beverly; assistant secretary, Mrs. Louise Dysart; treasurer, Mrs. C. A. Garth; reporter, Mrs. Harry Hammitt; critic, Mrs. I. A. Shelton. Club adjourned to meet next Wednesday with Mrs. Davis. 127 Jefferson Ave., at which time the club will entertain their husbands at a six o'clock dinner. On last Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, of 1222 East 16th St., celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary. They entertained in their home 50 guests. Refreshments were served elaborately, after which beautiful re- THE BYSTANDER marks were tendered by the host and hostess and Rev. H. A. Perry. The presents were then presented by Mr. G. H. Edmunds, which were very beautiful. They were given by Bethel A. M. E. church, Church Improvement Club and Brotherhood Club of Union Baptist church and others. All joined in singing "God Will Take Care of You," led by Rev. J. H. Reynolds. Prayer by Rev. M. Tomey. All made their departure expressing a pleasant evening and wishing the happy couple many joyful years. Des Moines is proud of the fact that her one and only colored nurse, Miss Tabitha Mash, has recently been appointed as Red Cross nurse with orders to be ready to report for duty at any time. She was the first senior nurse in the old General Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., and passed the Iowa state board with an average of 912-3 per cent. Miss Mash is a graduate of Douglass Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., leading her class, and has been kept very busy ever since, giving attention to private nursing, and in this she has been very successful. She is a quiet, unassuming young lady and we wish for her much success, and only wish that many more of our girls would take Miss Mash as a standard and work to the same end. When in our city stop at the Des Moines Hotel, 121 W. 4th St., for good rooms, first class meals. Everything new, clean and neat. Don't forget the place, 121 4th St., or phone Walnut 3618. Attorney Hawkins, a prominent lawyer of Baltimore, Md., lectured before the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. at the Corinthian Baptist church last Wednesday evening to a crowded house. Attorney Hawkins is Supreme Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of North and South America. He delivered a good address, which was well received. The Colored Bar Association gave a 6 o'clock luncheon in honor of him at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Mayweather. A very pleasant hour was spent. Mrs. J. B. Rush, the only colored lady lawyer in the west who is in active practice, was present, Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton, S. Joe Brown and John L. Thompson; also Miss Guy and Dr. Wm. Lowrey. During this session of the legislature the following have been elected to positions in the state house: In the senate, Mr. Will Tomlin is chief janitor, with Mr. Homer Jones of Keokuk, Mr. Ed Butler of Albia and Mr. Wm. Thompson of Ottumwa as assistants. In the house, Mr. Henry McCraven is chief janitor, with Mr. Fred Miller of Newton, Mr. A. G. Rhodes of Buxton, Mr. Wm. A. Moore of Council Bluffs, Mr. A. J. Potter of Buxton, Mr. Haackley of Sioux City and Mr. Theodore Bell of this city as assistants. Mrs. Fred H. Gresham of Cedar Rapids is assistant postmistress in the general postoffice, Miss Gertrude Hyde has been elected assistant matron, and Mrs. Elbert R. Hall has been elected as special stenographer in the attorney general's office. On the 24th of this month Des Moines will be honored again with the presence of one of the biggest men in this country and especially in the Y. M. C. A. work, Mr. John R. Mott. He will address public meetings in this city and we have been practically assured that he will make a short address to the Park Street Branch of the Army Y. M. C. A. There will be a program prepared to entertain the people. This will be the first time he has come to us by special invitation. All of his public meetings are free to all, but by invitation he comes to our own building. Let us pack the house. Tell your friends about it. Come and hear Mr. Mott. The young men's bible class met in their regular meeting at 8 o'clock at the Army Y. M. C. A. After a very fine lesson on the books of the Bible and the divisions the young men, fifteen in number, became very much enthused about the Bible drill down that they are planning for in the near future. The time will be set at the next meeting. The captains for the two teams have already been appointed. Mr. S. P. Gross was elected captain of the Alligators, and Mr. Charley King captain of the Bull Frogs. Until this contest is over Mr. Gross will be known as Captain Alligator, and Mr. King as Captain Bull Frog. They have not decided yet what the side that wins shall demand of the losing side. The winning side may eat turkey, while the losing side cats corn bread and cabbage. On Jan. 26 you may look forward to a great treat. Editor H. C. Evans, who has been doing Y. M. C. A. work in France and Italy. This is an opportunity to hear what the Y. M. C. A. has and is doing for the boys. 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. WAR HISTORY Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people; everyone buys; a tremendous seller. COLORED MAN NO SLACKER, free, or choice of other 25c pictures; agents making 7 to $23 per day. Send 25c quick for agent's complete outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO. $29 9th St., Washington, D. C. RED CROSS NURSE. ATTY. HAWKINS HERE. Y. M. C. A. NOTES DES MOINES HOTEL WITH OUR CHURCHES 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. Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. PauFs A. M. E. 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. Harage 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. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sta. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. 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. CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST 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. Freaching every Friday evening, 7:30. Services all day. Saturday. 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. 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. Roy E. Handy J. W. 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When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair Grower to stop the hair at once from falling out and breaking off, making hairah, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hair Grower grows hair on bald places of the head. If you use these preparations once you will never be without them. Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Mesdames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. Magic Hair Grower, 50c. Straightening Oil, 350. All orders promptly filled; send 10c for postage. Money must accompany all orders. Agents wanted—Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashionable hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades specially. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Phone: Wehster 880 2416 Blondo St., Gmaha, Neb. Phones: Webster 880 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. 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Any increase in revenues it may be necessary for this company to obtain for the maintenance of good service and to provide for future development will be shared in i by our employees, sass caer aera er > (a) = EF WANT ONE OF THOSE Suerte ee mane Gee Geraeee * Ke. A LAMB. i es Bo Exe ¥ is A) So NG Sey ph GAO: y (Bow. He ae i . ae 8 ea ae | ee CAN Sie TT ENG : SN he SU) | col Si Cae. Fae Se TROUBLED | a Yj ey b0G's AROONDS oS By ae Ui Rare AY i] Hy Ss — ee iif i i 9 i Ah yy TZ B i” HT f /| S\N ay Rut | i h, SOR RK. ; ‘34 ya N Pae ey = eat g} Vy, re NS SC => TF., Ne Ys AU Me eee ak, ciel 2 CIC ec EE NR eT 4 & SNe a Ee SNR aR Si Simplest of Cements. Condensed milk applied to the edges of the pleces of broken china will keep the ‘article as intact as the majority of cements on the market today, writes Edwin W. Bly in a letter to the Hlec- trical Experimenter. Mr. Ely adds that he has mended saucers that have withstood washings in hot water, and has mended a telescope lens of fairly large size with this unique cement. Sponges In Australasian Seas. Sponges are known to be very abundant in the Australasian seas, especially is this the case with the horny of higbest form of. sponges. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE JOHN? Ready-Made Ple Cruet! Someone has invented a ready-made ple crust that will keep a year. By the evidences that have been encoun- tered 1t might be judged that many amy bitlous cooks have been experimenting for a long time with this object Ip view, We can guess now where some of these new composition shoe soles originated—Providence Bulletin. Some Strategy. Marie Willis (at the beach)—“Kit ts quite a clever social general.” Jane Gillls—“Yes, She went through last season's campaign without the loss of a man.”—Life. THE BYSTANDER 2 Big Drive For War Sufferers Starts Jan. 12. The People d loval Asked te Give $1,479,000 to Aid Starving People of Near East Jowa is all set for the big united campaign for rellef funds to be put ‘on January 12 to 19, by the American ‘and Syrian Relief committee and the Jewish War Sufferers relief board. ‘During that week the people of lows will be asked to give $1,479,000 to be Nsed in supplying food and other sup- plies to the ten million or more starving people in the Near Hast. ‘The people of Armenia and Syria have been persecuted and driven from their homes by the Turks, and thou- sands of them have starved to death. In Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Pal- estine and Asia Minor there are mil- Hone of Jews who have been driven from thefr homes during the war. ‘The Jewish War Sufferers Relict board of America is putting on a na- tional campaign for funds to be used for their relfef. In Iowa it has been thought dest, by the executive! boards of both or- ganizations that the drives be united. ‘The work done by them is so similar that {t makes a United Relief Drive especially fitting, ‘Both organizations minister to any needy people who come within their territory, without regard to race or creed. ' ‘The cause is one that challenges the interest and support of every per- een in the droad, wealthy state of Iowa. Hon. Geo. Cosson, state chair- man of the campaign, is confident the drive will be a success and that the people of the state will raise in @ week's time more than the quota essigned to them, which, roughly speaking, is one percent of the last Liberty Loan quota. Red Cross Favors 3 Relief Drive For Near East Needy Approves Work Being Done for Arme-- 2 ians, Syrians and Jewish War Sufferers The Red Cross is heartily in sym- pathy with the relief work being done by the American committee on Armenian and Syrian relief, and is lending financial aid to the cause, ac- cording to a telegram received recent- ly by George Cosson of Des Moines, from H. P. Davison, National director of the Red Cross. 8 ‘Mr. Cosson is state chairman of the drive for funds which will be put on in lJowa January 12 to 19 ‘by the American committee on. Armenian and Syrian relief and the Jewish War STREAM Saw La. a i ANG 4) ra aH WSs ae TA Wi \ ‘ “ . 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The Red Cross relief does not overlap on that of this com- mittee,as we have kept out of their field on the basis that relief work in this territory had already been well handled by them, and therefore co- operated with them by contributions mentioned above instead of organi» ing new units for this feld. ee WITTE eu) ey iI} i BYEZ GREAT?! C =, | ee ‘ 7 SEY aos Pe 258 x, Sees SS aS b\. Wy oy 0) \ “OY op “ | ‘Ge 2Oy) it, WN a1 SAE : 7 RC re TIA 4 nia [cRARCE Sint srom ns Prati CIT, Ces : Ys “Wy 4 [775k Ps i Ds » 1 Caen ee y eo WA (EN mt oe i Hu H Hes \\ . Sl 4 GR) 2X4 ih | : Ws Ss = 3-H i = = aa iyi : ; i 4 SG a Se Inseractinnel Canses Ca..81:¥ SOQ: 4 OUR NEW HOME # P. Davison, Director American Red Cross.” ‘The question as to why the Red Cross did not take charge of the re- Met work .among the ten million starving people in Armenia, Syria, Palestine, Poland, Lithuania, and the other countries whose inhabitants have been left destitute by the war, is definitely answered by this com- munication from the Red Cross head- quarters. That organization has: rec- ognized the fact that the machinery for relief work has already been set up, and that it is better to utilize this machinery. Please pay your subseription, Se = JOHN? WHEE! HAI HA! ( GREAT!: ) Ce | 1 Japanese Have Ne Beds, ‘The Japanese do not sleep on Be ropean beds, but on many thick, sf puffs piled one on top of each other upon the floor. For bed covering tiy use more of the same kind of puft It ts sald that. the Japanese emperor has 20 such puffs. One of those whid cover him is made ‘in the shape of & kimono and has a velvet collan Probably he creeps inside of this, he feels cold in the tight = = A Question. Bald the near cynic:. “Judging frm the time some of the young blood a this town arrive home in the morning {t's hard to tell whether to call thea wight owls or larks.” I WANT ONE OF THOSE BARKING DOGS THAT NEVER BITE. DIS ONE'LL MAKE NOISE ENOUGH PER A DOZEN AN' HE'S GENTLE AS A LAMB. NOW WHILE MY WIFE IS AWAY ILL ENJOY MYSELF! THE DOG WILL KEEP MOTHER IN LAW AWAY! WHEE! HA! HA! GREAT!! BOW WOW I WON'T BE TROUBLED WITH HER WHILE THAT DOG'S AROUND! MY CAT WILL FIX THE DOG, SHE CAN WHIP ANY DOG IN TOWN! YOUR WIFE LEFT YOU IN MY CHARGE, SIR! STOP THAT FILTHY TOBACCO AND CLEAN UP THIS HOUSE! International Carriage Co. M. Y 509 For over eighty years, Palmer's "Skin Success" Ointment has made a great name for itself, as a cure for most forms of skin troubles. It is the Original Skin-Brightener. WARNING! Our Trade-Mark "Skin Success" is being used by others, evidently to deceive our friends. Let them BEWARE; we shall prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. Look for our name and address on every package of Palmer's "Skin Success" Ointment and Soap. It is the practice of the Bell System to distribute in wages to its employees their full proportion of the revenue it is allowed to collect. Any increase in revenues it may be necessary for this company to obtain for the maintenance of good service and to provide for future development will be shared in by our employees. Simplest of Cements. Condensed milk applied to the edges of the pieces of broken china will keep the article as intact as the majority of cements on the market today, writes Edwin W. Ely in a letter to the Electrical Experimenter. Mr. Ely adds that he has mended saucers that have withstood washings in hot water, and has mended a telescope lens of fairly large size with this unique cement. Sponges in Australasian Seas. Sponges are known to be very abundant in the Australasian seas, especially is this the case with the horny or highest form of sponges. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE JOHN? Ready-Made Pie Crust! Someone has invented a ready-made pie crust that will keep a year. By the evidences that have been encountered it might be judged that many ambitious cooks have been experimenting for a long time with this object in view. We can guess now where some of these new composition shoe soles originated.—Providence Bulletin. Some Strategy. 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. Big Drive For War Sufferers Starts Jan. 12. The People of Iowa Asked to Give $1,479,000 to Aid Starving People of Near East Iowa is all set for the big united campaign for relief funds to be put on January 12 to 19, by the American and Syrian Relief committee and the Jewish War Sufferers relief board. During that week the people of Iowa will be asked to give $1,479,000 to be used in supplying food and other supplies to the ten million or more starving people in the Near East. The people of Armenia and Syria have been persecuted and driven from their homes by the Turks, and thousands of them have starved to death. In Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Palestine and Asia Minor there are millions of Jews who have been driven from their homes during the war. The Jewish War Sufferers Relief board of America is putting on a national campaign for funds to be used for their relief. In Iowa it has been thought best, by the executive boards of both organizations that the drives be united. The work done by them is so similar that it makes a United Relief Drive especially fitting. Both organizations minister to any needy people who come within their territory, without regard to race or creed. The cause is one that challenges the interest and support of every person in the broad, wealthy state of Iowa. Hon. Geo. Cosson, state chairman of the campaign, is confident the drive will be a success and that the people of the state will raise in a week's time more than the quota assigned to them, which, roughly speaking, is one per cent of the last Liberty Loan quota. Red Cross Favors Relief Drive For Near East Needy Approves Work Being Done for Armenians, Syrians and Jewish War Sufferers The Red Cross is heartily in sympathy with the relief work being done by the American committee on Armenian and Syrian relief, and is lending financial aid to the cause, according to a telegram received recently by George Cosson of Des Moines, from H. P. Davison, National director of the Red Cross. Mr. Cosson is state chairman of the drive for funds which will be put on in Iowa January 12 to 19 by the American committee on Armenian and Syrian relief and the Jewish War OULD YOU NOW WHILE MY WIFE IS AWAY ILL ENJOY MYSELF! THE DOG WILL KEEP MOTHER IN LAW AWAY! OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND AVE. Sufferers relief board, and Mr. Davison's message assures him that the Red Cross is backing the drive. Davison Gives O. K. The telegram is as follows: "The American Red Cross during the last eighteen months has contributed $4,500,000 to this committee for relief in the Near East. We have been working in closest co-operation with that committee and have every faith in their work. The Red Cross relief does not overlap on that of this committee, as we have kept out of their field on the basis that relief work in this territory had already been well handled by them, and therefore cooperated with them by contributions mentioned above instead of organizing new units for this field. 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Director American Red Cross." The question as to why the Red Cross did not take charge of the relief work among the ten million starving people in Armenia, Syria, Palestine, Poland, Lithuania, and the other countries whose inhabitants have been left destitute by the war, is definitely answered by this communication from the Red Cross headquarters. That organization has recognized the fact that the machinery for relief work has already been set up, and that it is better to utilize this machinery. Please pay your subscription. Japanese Have No Beds. The Japanese, do not sleep on European beds, but on many thick soft puffs plied one on top of each other upon the floor. For bed covering they use more of the same kind of puffs. It is said that the Japanese emperor has 20 such puffs. One of those which cover him is made in the shape of a kimone and has a velvet collar. Probably he creeps inside of this if he feels cold in the night. Said the near cynic: "Judging from the time some of the young blood of this town arrive home in the morning, it's hard to tell whether to call the night owls or larks."