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THE BYSTANDER Friday and Saturday Great Millinery Sale Maline and Jet Hats Our "Wonder" Trimmed Hats Big Sale of Children's Hats XXV No. 42 AN APPEAL FOR PATIENCE WITH WISDOM. By N. C. Bruce, Principal Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial School, Chairman Missouri Negro Industrial Commission, President Missouri Negro Farmers' Bureau. To the Editor: Dear Sir: Through your valuable paper I desire to call as many of our people's attention as will hear, to what seems the greatest need at present—PATIENCE WITH LABOR, SAVING and WISDOM. I do this in no spirit of criticism, but of caution. Nor have I the least ambition for temporary fame, praise or notoriety, nor to appear as any Mosis—simply, a plain, blunt man, and a straight, every day American. The present is a day full of peril and fate for our race as for the Nation. Our race's city leaders have the greatest burdens upon their shoulders. In the first place, they and their followers are located among the halo and the most bright shining appearances of gilded domes, great wheels of business and the final word in styles of all sorts, representing the so-called best of civilization. An easy place to get deceived by other people's belongings. Then again the problems of homes and housing, of employment, of saving, or rightly spending, of health and sanitation, of character building, and the greatest of all, that of Christian education, all these should increase outsiders' patience, pity and sympathy rather than their hasty criticism of Negro city leaders. There never was a time when there was greater need of God's grace and wisdom among all American Negroes as now. We have just emerged from the world's bloodiest war with our race's skirts, hearts and hands all clean. Although, for years shut out from West Point, Annapolis, and from all state and national military schools, not even permitted in but two or three states to serve as state's guards and get a medium of military training, and besides we have suffered all sorts of disfranchise and discriminations for all of our chattel free lives, yet at our country's call, our one answer "Ready," proved less of fake and pretense than any of the other specially favored millions. In three months we were made fit to fight and many of our officers completed a four years' West Point training in the same three months. We went over there, fought and helped to conquer. Right now is our crisis—now that we have again won it, how shall we wear it? The right answer is: "as heretofore," with modesty, with sense, commonsense. We all know that boasting and bragging have never yet paid. Not even great, swaggering Germany could get by and away with boasting. Too much protesting and fault finding is not good. We shall succeed in the only way that ever was possible for any race or people to succeed, by trusting in God and in ourselves to get for us whatever is rightly ours. Demanding will not, threatening will not, bragging over our heroic living or dead will not. We have got to keep on acting our part, keep on quietly going on accumulating, saving and reach the point where we can command our own race's confidence and respect first by having a plenty not only for a living independence, but plenty of courage to back up our commands. Injustice, unfairness, maltreatment, in America meet their just recompense of reward quicker than in any other country on earth. As a race, we shouldn't worry and fret as we are some to do about the evil doings of the other man, our hearts, brains, energies should right now be spent in dropping our buckets among ourselves and save us to continuous worthwhile labor, economy, thrift. There has already been millions uslessly spent both of brains, time, strength and dollars on wild cat schemes and wild goose chases for recognition and to get our share of recognition and what not. These could have been more nearly gotten by us all working and saving and establishing places of labor and employment for some of our young people. "Blessed are those who see with their own eyes and hear with their own ears." A few months ago our people were cautioned not to be misled to waste their money to be delegates to Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, to whoop and dream up false hopes of doing any good by sending missionaries to far off France, thinking these could get even a peep in at the peace conference that would help Negro conditions in America. Little heed was paid to our warning then and it is estimated that over $200,000 to railroad and to white business, out of our people's pockets, and over $25,000 from our Missouri people alone. This is now seen to have been a recent great waste, excluding time, brains, energies. Right now we all should show wisdom in not parading and exploiting too much our returning heroes and soldiers from France. More harm can be done than good. It is all right to rejoice and to welcome our boys back. It is better to put our mites together into business and farm lands and quietly give employment ourselves to as many as we ourselves can employ, even before asking white employers for jobs for Negroes. White business men and white farmers will have their hands full locating their own, naturally first. Already enough has been spent for excursions on railroad trips in useless con- These hats specially featured tomorrow are of uncommon interest, both in style and price. They are fashioned of horse hair—malline, jet and lizere, with Georgette crepe and satin facings. Your choice of a large variety for tomorrow specially priced at— ventions and far big spreads and blow outs to have bought 1,000 farms and put up some several shoe, canning and broom factories, for the employment of our own. This sort of constructive working program will do more towards getting what some think are our equal rights than all the "Jack and Henry Johnson's" plus all the Paris peace and democracy delegates our leaders can muster out. Fighting is good, agitation is good, resoluting and swearing are good at times and in places. Study and quiet work, and power to organize to save and build up and command thru material and spiritual possessions are far better. Oh, there has been so much waste with feathers and frills, puff balsa self seeking and premature swellings, with blow ups! Too few want to do and keep on doing hard, earnest, honest labor work for their own independent living. But we all had better mind and take up our own cross as well as keep our sacred, racial trade of faithful service to the God and our fellowmen. We can not copy with impunity, the eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth, bad habits of other races, and win. We as a business in America, apparently denied our just rights of representation, of jury and other American manhood services. But we have the privilege of self determination. We can use, we spending. I am told that no colored soldiers over there were so many, beautiful in manners, character, dress and address, nor were so nearly equal to the 1,000 yeared advance Angle Saxons as the American Negro soldiers. None were cleaner, purer, more intelligent, even of the French or British soldiers. All praise to our country and to our God for this. It shows that after all, our American handicaps may be devil sent, but after all these may work out for us a far and more exceeding glory. So let us be patient and know that God is just, that he respects his poor, and know also that millions of white Americans have hearts and souls for justice and right to all mankind, especially to their loyal colored fellow citizens and brothers with one God the father of all. We should be wiser and more patient than our former enlisted parents. For Gid himself, if we let him, will avenge all injustice and wrongs inflicted on his praying and trusting people of any race. He is doing this mightily now every day. Let us as a race never doubt nor get too hasty for shining and appearing. Rights will come, if we get a living independence sufficient, and strength of hearts and minds, and arms enough to take our rights, not before. COUNCIL: BLUFFS NEWS. The Bethel A. M. E. Church Aid met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fearman, 3215 Fourth avenue, with the president, Mrs. L. Payne. Ladies of the church had a delightful times. They will meet again Friday afternoon, April 14, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper, 1815 Eighth avenue. The Bethel A. M. E. church Pastor Aid met at the church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and had a dainty lunch, and will meet there every Wednesday in each week at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. M. R. Rhonence and son Charlie are in Kansas City, where they are visiting her sick sister. The building committee will meet every Wednesday night after prayer service. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are back from their old southern home, Oakin, S. C., where they have been visiting their friends and both look well. Some of the good people that are coming into Council Bluffs from the east and south buying homes and taking a great part in church work. Morning choir and night choir will have their meeting every Friday night. Mrs. A. S. Stewart, president of the DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1919. An immense variety of pretty models for Easter wear. Pokes, tricornes, sailors in several dimensions, side roll effects, Watteaus, long side effects, and some shapes showing a revival of quaint styles of the past. Others enchantingly new. Many of these hats are trimmed with flowers, real garden-like flowers—roses, poppies, daisies, buttercups, pansies, with here and there a touch of imported berries. Others are trimmed with glycerine, ostrich, burnt peacock feathers, wings and other novelty trimmings. Friday for $5.00. Hats Trimmed Free Friday night choir; Miss Ekhel Richardson, president of the morning choir. Both choirs are having new robes made. Stewardess board No. 1 will meet every Thursday afternoon. Board No. 2 every other Wednesday evening before prayer meeting. The Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday was a happy day and the Lord was in the meeting. We will begin to build soon. The last Sunday in May is the great rally for the building. The great meeting is on at the Buleth Baptist church, 3rd Ave. and 18th St. Rev. J. H. Parker, D. D., pastor. Rev. Wilkins of Omaha is conducting the meeting for Dr. Parker. God is in the work. Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, and we are working hard to try to get our church done. All of our members are at work in this great matter for the Master. We want to have the church finished in short if the Lord is willing. The Bethel A. M. E. church will have their baptising Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Ave. B and 22d St, 19 to be baptised by Rev. Rhonencee. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Sunday was another beautiful day. We had no pastor, but services were very well attended, collection good. Everyone seemed lost without a pastor. It has been so long since we have been without our Rev. Corrington was with us two years and eight months. He preached his farewell sermon Sunday, March 30, to'a well filled house. His sermon was soul stirring and his many friends enjoyed them, but regret that they were his last ones as a pastor. On Tuesday evening Mr. Robt. Smith entertained several of his friends at a six o'clock dinner in honor of Rev. M. Corrington and Mr. Chester Brown. On Tuesday night a large number of members and friends gave a big reception at the church for the pastor and family. A large program was rendered, Miss Mary Staley (white) presided at the piano. Everyone brought well filled baskets of chickens and many other good things to eat. All seemed to have a good time. Bro. J. L. Nash, chairman of the program. Sister C. Jones, chairman of the supper table. Sister Stella Nash served ice cream. Rev. Corrington spoke some encouraging words at the closing of the affair. Several out of town guests were present. Rev. Corrington left Wednesday morning for a visit in Missouri. Mrs. Bessie Taylor Jones and husband arrived in the city from Minneapolis, Minn., for a month's visit with Mrs. Jones' mother, Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, who has been feeling poorly for some time, but a little better at this writing. We all are glad to see Mrs. Jones home again looking so well. Miss Myrtle Wesley left Tuesday morning for a visit in Buxton and Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Wm. Noah made a flying trip to the capital city last week for a day's visit with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Henry, and her son, Mr. Bazel Noah. She reported them getting along nicely. Corporal Wm. Ousley, who has been in service in France and since his arrival in the States has been visiting in the city with Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Baker, Mr. Baker being Mrs. Ousley's mother. They left Sunday morning for Atchison, Kansas, for a visit with Mr. Ousley's father. They will also visit his brother George in Omaha, Neb., and on to St. Paul to visit Sergt Beck and will stop for a short visit in Minneapolis, Minn., on their return home. Corporal Ousley was a member of Co. A, 366th Inf. Mrs. Anna Kinney entertained several of the young people at dinner Sunday. Little Neal Jackson is indisposed at this writing. Miss Velma Marshall is able to go to school again. Miss Ruth Jeter is sick with the chickenpox. Sister Martha Thompson is suffer- ing with a severe cold, also little Aldine Jones. Mrs. Wm. Clark spent last week in Unionville, Mo., with Mr. Clark's parents. Mr. John Hicks will leave Wednesday morning for Des Moines for an indefinite stay. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden visited in Mystic Sunday afternoon with her daughter, Mrs. E. F. Brown. Master W. E. Brown has had a severe cold, but is better. Little May Ridding is able to be out again. James Crittenden, who was sick for several days, is able to resume his school duties again, also deliver his papers. He is agent for the Sant Blade and Ledger and Lone Scout. He is having good success so far. The Royal House members were entertained at the home of the P. J. W. Martins Monday evening. A nice time is reported. Miss Frances Pullens entertained a number of young folk Sunday afternoon until B. Y. P. U. time. All reported a nice time. There will be a social given Saturday evening for the benefit of the church. Deacon H. Johnson, chairman. Look for the city collector after pay day. Please try and have a little change for her when she calls. Mrs. Wm. Cobbs entertained several at dinner Sunday. Mr. Robert Terrell called Mr. Lee Miller in Mystic Sunday afternoon, Mr. Miller being very sick, also on Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown. The Best Cough Medicine When a druggists finds that his customers all speak of a certain preparation, he forms a good opinion of it and when in need of such a medicine is almost certain to use it himself and in his family. This is why so many druggists use and recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. J. B. Jones, a well known druggist of Cubrun, Ky., says, "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family for the past seven years, and have found it to be the best cough medicine I have ever known." STORY OF OUR HEROES. The Harriet Beecher Stowe Club met Thursday, March 3, at the beautiful home of Mrs. N. C. Marshall, 1026 14th St. One of the pleasing arrangements of the program committee was the presentation of Lieut. Taylor and Sergt. Lloyd McGuire of the A. E. F. These heroes, wearing honor medals, dignified, courteous, modest and stately, told us of the black man's part in the greatest of all wars, and as they stood in our midst, no one realized more than the Harriet Beecher Stowe Club the battle that our people are called upon to fight from childhood, and we pray for patience to await the Hand of Destiny that guides all human affairs. Serious, inspiring and intensely dramatic were the words of Lieut. Taylor when he addressed us thus: "We fought, endured privations, sacrifices and suffering in order that you might have a safe place in which to live, and now that we have helped make the world safe for democracy, I would just as willingly die in defense of my people, to make America safe for Americans. Death is nothing, for I love my race more than life itself, and 'right' over 'might' always has and always will triumph and again in his address he said, "God bless the French women, God's masterpieces of human kindness and tenderness, and God keep France safe, noble, heroic, democratic, France, where a "man's a man for a" that, and where bravery, hardihood, character and not a man's color counts. He affectionately referred to colored American womanhood as the "Lady Susans." Sergt. McGuire characterized men and things with a humor which we will not soon forget. His address was illuminated with flashes of wit and humor, and there was a ripple of laughter when he said. "It's all right to pray, but I don't believe in too much prayer. I believe in the old adage that 'God helps those who help themselves.'" He said the army "Y" workers were not noted for bravery, but he mentioned one "Y" worker that was a manly man. This particular "Y" man exhibited muscular Christianity, that he could-swear cleverly, smoked if he felt like it, and was some fighter. He let us know that this "Y" man was one after his own heart. Love and pride of race, equality, fraternity and liberty featured prominently during the afternoon's discourse. They told us how, even in the very midst of hell and war and death and while America was inviting the world to "democracy," that southern oppressors found time to practice their vile color schemes against our boys, and the humiliating discriminations which they were forced to endure were appalling and outrageous. They repeated word for word the impertinent bulletins issued to degrade and embarrass them and propaganda against the colored officers by their own countrymen, who did their utmost, but without avail, to taint France with America's prejudice. There was ever dominant in both heroes that Christian faith and knowledge that liberty is right, because Jesus Christ teaches liberty and that no matter how America tries to evade the issue, that all men were born free and equal, with the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, that from now on nothing in the world can keep our colored doughbys from thinking, speaking and dying in their enlightened belief that "nothing stamped with the Divine image and likeness of God was sent into the world to be trodden on and degraded and imbruted by its fellows. 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Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, Wainut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. EDITORIALS NEGEO TROOPS WITH MUCH COIN DISCHARGED. Nogales, Ariz., April 1.—Pour hundred discharged Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth infantry, carrying in their pockets upwards of $500,000 back pay, left here on a special train over the El Paso & Southwestern railroad for St. Louis and Chicago, where they will return to civil life. BANKS ARMY COLORED MAN. Springfield, Ill., April 5—Otis B Duncan, colored, today was commissioned a colonel of infantry in the Illinois national guard by Gov. Lowden, to rank from March 18, 1919. Col. Duncan recently was honorably discharged from the United States army with the commission of lieutenant colonel in the Three Hundred and Seventieth infantry. He was awarded the French vroix de guerre with a divisional citation for bravery. Col. Duncan was the highest commissioned colored officer in the United States army at the time of his discharge. Col. Duncan before going overseas was a major in the old Eighth Illinois guard regiment. He will become colonel of the regiment when it is reorganized. THREE LEADERS PASSED AWAY We are daily reminded that the leaders of races and nationalities who have played their part upon the stage of action are fast passing away, leaving only their footprints upon the sand of time, hence there is no exception to our race within the last few weeks we have lost three great men who have molded public opinion in America, namely, Hon. J. Madison Vance of New Orleans, La., a prominent lawyer and politician and orator whose eloquence has been heard in nearly every state of the Union, died at his home in New Orleans. Another distinguished man who won his fame in another field of endeavor is Editor Gurley Brewer of Indianapolis, Ind., editor of the Recorder. He was truly greatest orator of the Hoostier state, a leading republican campaigner who has been honored by the republican party of his state many times. His influence through the press (his paper) and on the platform will be greatly missed in the Central states. The other well known citizen was the late Bishop C. F. Shaffer, who died last week in Lansing, Mich. He was 72 years old and one of the distinguished and highly respected bishops in the U. S. The great hand of success hovered over the faithful and never-tiring members of the Missouri Club at their most wonderful concert last Tuesday night. At which time there appeared upon the program only the souls of men. Men who were called the men of the hour. All enjoyed the program, and those who didn't come probably were as bad off as the late-comers for they were unable to hear or see the participants of the program as the church was fully packed to its utmost capacity. After the moneys had been returned and bills paid, the club proudly turned over to the trustees of the church a neat sum of $62.25. The Colored Scouts of Davenport went on a fourteen mile hike on last Friday, leaving Davenport at 7:30 a.m. and arriving back in the city at 6:30. The Boy Scouts spent a pleasant hike through the woods and country. Cooked and drank from the cool spring. A base ball game was played between the colored troop 26 and the white troop 16. The troop is now preparing for another hike to Suburban Island, near the end of the week. The T. L. O. Club is preparing to have their concert April 15th. Don't fail to come out and patronize them. The Illinois Club will be organized tonight. The Missourians will be pushed up to their highest notch when this club gets organized. It will compose the people that do great things that come from Illinois. It will be announced later when the Illinois Club goes over the top. Rev. J. D. Peterson is still remaining at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Marshall. Rev. Peterson is still upon the sick list. We all trust his speedy recovery. Mrs. Ida Marshall departed from the city with her mother, Mrs. Peterson, on an important business trip. The Allen Endeavor League had a quite inspiring program last Sunday evening, and the contents and enthusiasm put into the meeting caused the president to feel very confident toward the goal of success she is trying to push the league to. 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 this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore ipples, burns and disease of the skin. EDITORIALS DAVENPORT, IOWA. (Special to Bystander) Every robe. choose you Sma A Compl $3.98 The Are 2 --- OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. 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OUR NEW HOME PROD COLLEGE ward- g you nesday Suits cheapest Clothes 40 than inferior - It pays to buy anything you buy is guaranteed, a suit of Clothes el's NUT ST. | oe | FOR SALE. two four-room bungalows for sale, nice lot, water, gas and electricity. Small payment down. $16.00 a month. Including interest, $18.50, Call Black 1405. FOR SALE. ‘Three modern houses, close in. Values from $2,500 to $3,500. $400 to $600 cash, Balance like rent. 8. Joe Brown, 515 Mulberry St. Phone 1181 Walnut. SICK LIST. J. Nelson Thompson has been sick the past week, but is convalescent now. Chas. Brooks is not any better at thi writing. ‘Mrs. Daisy Gaiter continues to im. prove this week at her home. Mr. Chas, Stewart, Sr., who has been suffering from an attack of the influ- enza, is able to be out, ‘Mrs. W. H. Lowry, who has been so seriously ill, is much improved and able to sit up. Mrs, John L. Thompson was quite sick this week, but improving now. Mrs. Rufus B. King, 1323 McKinley 8t., las been very sick, but is better at this writing. CLUBS. The Callanan Club will meet witli Mrs. Henry West, 1212 Center St, Wednesday the 16th, The president de- sires all members to be present. On Tuesday eve, April 15th, there will be a get together meeting for the girls of the W. C. C. S. at the girls club room. , The girls and interested friends are invited. : The Phillias Wheatly Art Club met at the residence of E. K. Knox, 945 14th St. Place. Adjourned to mect with Mrs, Cora Knox Wednesday, April 16th, 945 ith St. Place. All members are urged to be present. ‘The Intellectual Improvement Club will mect with Mrs. Marguerite Cousins at the home of Mrs. H. W. Hughes on 13th St. Monday. A delegate will be clected to send to the State Federation. A quartette of girls from the Patriot- ie League of the S. 8. Club went out to Camp Dodge last Sunday, where they gave a saered song service at the base hospital for many wounded soldiers. They visited six wards. Miss Beatrice Carey, captain. Mrs. F. G. Goggins, dub leader. The St. Paul’s Alter Guild will meet Thursday, April 17, with Mrs. John Mayweather, 1046 14th St. All mem-| bers are requested to be present. On Wednesday eve, April 15th, there will be an at home for the mothers and ladies of Des Moines. The hour is from| 7 to 10 p. m. in the girls’ elub room. - The Mary Church Terrell Club. met Monday night with Miss Adah Hyde as hostess. A very interesting meeting was held. After delicious refresh- ments club adjourned to meet next Monday evening with Miss Gertrude Hyde. iZ Don’t trifle with a cold —it’s dangerous. You can’t afford to risk Influenza. Keep always at hand a box of wills CASCARA EP QUININE “oS Penman ld renisey {2° Bratts up weald Back Rae’ tne ecbune box haw Red to with Me. bile picture. At “All Drug Storee. SAM BURNS ‘ The TAILOR & CLEANER GENTS FURNISHINGS — Phone Walnut 3441 772 West Ninth Street | : Pek Speen SAR TR OP ST ASE ESE Bradford’s Barber Shop 26 W. Sed Strot HIRST CLASS WORK BATHS rn Bradford’s Pool Hall . M. J. BRADFORD, Prop ‘A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W oth St, DES MOINES, =. 1lowa. PERSONAL AND SocrTarT. |, —* 4. ¥. Booker, recently returned from France as lieutenant in the Medi: leat Corps, has been discharged and will Soon open up office again for the prac- tice of medicine. Lieut. J. H. Howard, just returned from France, has been mustered out and has re-entered Drake University. He is @ great athlete, ‘ Russell Alexander, one of our young high school boys, left Wednesday for southern Minnesota to spend the sum- mer. Lieutenant Vivian L. Jones, who has just returned from France, has been Mustered out and is now preparing to re-enter his profession as an embalmer and undertaker. Full announcement will be made next week. Those wishing his services now call Walnut 7104, Mrs. C. C. Johnson is visiting in Omaha this week on business, Chas. Stewart, Jr, who has just re- turned from France, has purchased him- self a seven passenger automobile. Lieutenant Harry C. Wilson, just re- turned from France, has been dis- charged and was employed by the city as superintendent of sidewalk depart- ment with a full colored crew under him, Mr. J G. Brown is his assistant, also Geo, H. Cleggett. We congratulate Lieut.: Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Payton announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie, to Mr. Donald V. Platter, son of Mrs. E. Winn, Corp. Platter has been recently released from France. The wedding will be sdlemnized in August. On last Tuesday morning Mrs. Myra MeCracken-Gater of Ames, Iowa, rep- resenting the Mutual Aid Club of that iety, came to Des Moines brining with her a beautifully knitted Red Cross quilt, made by the members of the elub for the colored ‘soldiers, 4 CHURCHES. Services at Union Congregational church are becoming very interesting and the services are well attended. Many new strangers are seen, Rev. H. EB. King delivered very fixe and soul rousing sermons, Morning services at prompt 11. Sunday school at 12 o’clock and Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m, Strangers and everybody are in- vited. Bethel A. M. E. church subject for morning is ‘Have You Been With Jesus??? Evening is ‘Don’t Play With God.’ Last Sunday Rev. Perry had a crowded house and he invites all to return next Sunday. + Rev. Hodge of A. M. E. Zion chureh at S, E. 15th and Seott has been to Kansas City, Mo., attending conference. He reports a splendid meeting and says his church is erowded each evening. He is going to enlarge their church. "This is.the closing week for the evan- gelist, Mrs. M. J Hall, at St. Paul’s A. ‘M. E. church. They have had good at- tendance: On Sunday evening at 6:30 the Christian Endeavor Society at Union Congregational church will hold their regular monthly social, interspersed with fine music. Everyone invited to come out promptly on time. Something new: A whole hour of fun, You can’t afford to miss the Old Maid’s Club at St. Paul A. M. BE. chureh May 1, 1919, All come and see the fun, ‘Mrs. Ellen Robinson, mother of Rev. G. W. Robinson, pastor of Corinthian Baptist church, and Prof, E. C. Robin- son, seeretary Y. M. C. A., left for her home in South Carolina Tuesday. She was accompanied as far as Chicago by Rev. G, W. Robinson. She will make a stop in Washington, D. C., to visit a ‘afetar. ¥. M. C. A. NOTES. ‘The strong believers in the ‘We can do it idea’? are making good their be- lief by rallying tothe support. of ‘the Y. M. C, A. movement by paying their first installment of the $7,000 pledged by the colored citizens of Des Moines. The secretary has been kept on the job daily receiving the paid in subscrip- tions, The loyal citizens have gotten the idea that concerted action and financial support are absolutely neces- sary to bring this movement to pass. ‘You who have not yet paid in your quota this month are urged upon to make good your promise. Payments aro being made at the Model Drug Store, 1014 Center St. to See. B. C. Robinson or Dr. W. H. MeCree, either of whom have been authorized to give official receipts. Steps have been taken to bond the treasurer. Look for an- nouncement of same in subsequent is- sues. HOME MAKERS LEAGUE. Miss Lottie Pearl Mitchell, secretary of girls activities at Army Club No. 2, Relieves CATARRH of Ea BLADDER ET st a WG atone Oy ao ee IESE et no, RN ree : Fowler Brothers EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS Successor 10 JONES & SAMUELS » FRANK F. FOWLER LLFOWLER | } Enmbalmer and Diector Masaser : Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street : ; Desfloines, > —‘lowa_ THE BYSTANDER ° jin a very fitting manner installed the newly elected officers of the Home Mak- ers League at their regular meeting. on last Tuesday afternoon in the girls elub room in the Army Club, ‘MES. REDMON-KELSO TO SING AT | FT. DES MOINES CHAPEL. Next Sunday morning at chapel ser- vices at Fort Des Moines Mrs, Joburniss: Redmon-Kelsoe will sing for the re- turned convalescent soldiers from over- seas. After this she will go thru the various wards arrying sunshine and cheer. Mrs. 8, Joe Brown, who has ar-| ranged for this thru the religious seere-_ tary of the Y. M.C. A,, will accompany Mra. Kelsoc. ‘Dr, and Mrs. B. F. Abner were en- tertained at luncheon Wednesday even- ing by Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Greenup, Mr. John Cheshire left Monday for Keokuk, where he is to sérve on grand jury in the federal court, Dr. B. F, Abner has been tendered a Position as special lecturer on chautau- qua cireuit. Dr. Abner needs to be con- gratulated in securing such a prominent position, j Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, who: has been spending the winter in Chicago, Ill, with her daughters: and granddaughters, has returned home, Mrs, Alice Gilbert’s health condition still remains bad. Mr. Jordan Harlan of Nogales, Ari- zona, Camp Stephen D. Little, is a vis- itor in our city, the guest of Mr, and Mrs. James Robinson in Garfield park. Mr. Harlan is a first class private in the Twenty-fifth infantry, a Christian young ‘man. “He paid a visit to the Mt, Zion A.M. E. chureh and Sabbath sehool and made a few interesting remarks to the school, ‘The Tda B, Wells Barnett Society met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bibb. The meeting was in the form of a prenuptial in honor Miss Margaret E. Davis, who is soon to become the bride of Attorney W. B. Bruce of Kansas City, Mo. “After a pienie luncheon of best cuality was served, the members of the society tendered Miss Davis a towel shower. The gifts were presented by Mrs. Helena Downey with a few fitting remarks, and aceepted with response. Toasts of best wishes to bride to be were given by all members and by little Louise Downey, the baby prospective member of the society, and other baby boys present. A responsive toast to the prosperity and growth of the society and its members was given by the guest of honor. The local branch of N. A. A.C. P. is now conducting a quiet membership drive, and expeet soon to celebrate their first anniversary in grand style, The two weeks revival conducted by Mrs. Hattie Tolly for Mt. Zion A. M. E. chureh was a success. Tytenty-one ad- dition to the church was the result. ‘Mrs. Ovie Gooeh was called home to Moberly, Mo., on account of the death of her father, Mr. Derrick. Last Week. Mr. J. E. Johnson of Gladbrook, Iowa, chief cook of the new hotel there, spent the week end the guest of Mrs. Flossy Williams. Mrs. U. A. Searey, who has been as- sisting in the eare of her mother, who has been quite ill, has returned to her home in East St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. G. A. Johnson has returned to her home in Clinton, accompanied by her little daughter, Lucile. Rey. Rhonence of Couneil Bluffs, Ta., was in the city on business recently. Mrs. Harry Owens entertained at 10 o’elock breakfast Rev. J. H. Ferribee, Rev. Rhonence and Rev. E. R. Edwards. Covers were laid for five. A lovely time was enjoyed by all. The Faithful Fed Society were de- lightfully entertained by Mrs. Henrietta Horn at her residence with a dinner served in three courses. Place cards were laid for fifteen, Mrs, Horn as usual proved herself to be a splendid hostess. Mr. and Mrs, Smith Hearold enter- tained Mr. J. E, Johnson at 6:30 dinner Tuesday evening. Dr and Mrs. B. F. Abner entertained Mr. J, E. Johnson at 2 o'clock dinner Thursday afternoon. Mrs. John, Che- shire at 9 o’elock breakfast Thursday. Mrs. Flossy Williafhs entertained a few frionds last Sunday afternoon to honor Mr. J. E, Johnson, SATEMENT CF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC.,, REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, Of The Bystander, published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa, for April 1, 1919. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss. Before me, a Notary Publie in and for the State and county aforesaid, person- ally appeared John L. Thompson, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the owner of The Bystander, and that the following is, to the best of his know!- edge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), ete. of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regula- tions, printed on the reverse of this form, to-wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, John L, Thompson, Des Moines, Towar Faditor. John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Managing Editor, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Business Manager, John L. Thomp- son, Des Moines, Iowa. John L, Thompson. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of March, 1919. : (Seal) J. H, Kelley. (My commission expires July 4, 1921.) OTTUMWA BRIEFS. .WATCH US GROW. —— ‘. | RP wl The=. 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File each article as a different subject or phase of medicine will be discussed at each writing. Constipation. "No person can enjoy the fruits of health in company with this most common affection, constipation." Constipation does not in all cases require the treatment of a physician, but in those cases which the following "home treatment" does not suffice, competent medical advice should be obtained. Bear in mind, "No drug or drugs alone will cure constipation," hence do not be misled by the frequent advertised medical cure of this condition. Drink no less than two glasses of water (hot or cold) on arising in the morning, one glass of water before each meal and the same amount on retiring at night. During the day the thirst of an individual should be quenched as the occasion demands. Insufficient intake of water is very often not only the sole cause of constipation, but numerous other bodily ailments. Water is essential to life. It is a constituent of all tissues and fluids of the body, dissolves the food, distributes the nutriment, removes waste matters, and conveys them to the organs of elimination. By evaporation it aids in maintaining the body temperature. Drink water as I have above set forth whether you have constipation or not, as its importance and necessity are evident from its physiological actions. Diet plays a very important part in causing or relieving constipation. Some foods are constipative to some while they act as laxatives or purgatives to JOHN H. HARRIS Wm. H. Harper, B. S., M. D. others. Where persons suffer from constipation, the breakfast menu should always contain cooked fruit of some kind, preferably prunes, apricots or peaches. Pigs are very good and should be eaten occasionally during the day or at night. Bananas should be tabooed. Green vegetables are as a rule beneficial, pork, seafood and cabbage should be eaten with great discretion. Drugs should play a very limited part in the treatment of constipation. If an individual's bowels will not move then it is only sensible and wise to resort to drugs, but drugs should only be used to establish well the normal peristaltic wave of the gastro-intestinal tract. After this is once established, the acquiring of a habit to function at regular intervals is a property of human tissues and the intestinal tract is no ex- THE BYSTANDER ception, hence it is absolutely necessary for every individual who desires to cure himself of constipation, to assist in bringing about this normal functioning. This may be done by having a regular time for bowel movement, never let this vary over a radius of an hour, but if the desire comes before it should never be overlocked, but promptly attended to. There should be no less than one bowel movement per day, but some individuals have normally two and even three movements a day. Where such conditions obtain and health is not molested, nothing in the way of treatment should be advised. Sir: Please see that this item is published: Citizens of Macon, Mo.: We wish to thank our many friends for the cordial welcome we have received since our return from France. We realize that you are interested in us and we feel that the sacrifices we have made on yonder battle field have their worth untold. Major Bros. Claude and James, 92nd Division. No Great Act of Heroism Required If some great act of heroism was necessary to protect a child from croup, no mother would hesitate to protect her offspring, but when it is only necessary to keep at hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and give it as soon as the first indication of croup appears, there are many who neglect it. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is within the reach of all and is prompt and effectual. EAST MOLINE ILL The Sub Dollars Boys' T Genuine Values in Spring S A remarkable w Two-trouser suits, able fabrics in gra lored. New Spring 7 to 18, at $7.95. Boys' Spring Topcoats PARIS, MO., NEWS. Miss E. J. Hanger, manager of the Shelbina, Mo., coneert, showed in Paris Saturday night. The church was full. It was a fine religious affair. They came to help out Mrs. R. Moore club. The door receipts were over $25. They had refreshments at the hall after the coneert was over. All together took in over $40 for the club. Two little girls cracked some comical jokes that made the crowd laugh pretty hearty at times. Miss Hanger has out her line and hook. Prof. T. B. Burris has one eye on her. Mrs. Kinlow was the best singer in the bunch. There were 30 people connected with the show. Mrs. Rosa Robinson is feeling some better now. Mrs. Pauline Henderson, who has been living in Cleveland, Ohio, with her son, Mr. Eugene Clark, is dead. She will be brought to Paris for burial this week. Miss Bertha Jackson is home from Detroit, Michigan, visiting her parents. Mrs. Julia Moore and Mrs. Julia Coleman and little Caskie Coleman were here last week visiting Mr. Henry Coleman and wife. Mr. Chester Campbell and Mr. Claud Scott and Harrison Reed and Frank Moss are home from France. The boys look well and fine. The boys and girls of Madison, Mo., were real good to Miss Eunice Maupin during the time of her sickness. The Paris people were good in going up every Sunday to see Miss Maupin. Many thanks to the Paris folks for coming up to madison and helping me out the last hour. Claudie House. Subscribe for the Bystander. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Sergt. LeRoy Pickett, Privates Lincoln and Jay Green and Wilbur Burnaugh are home, having been honorably discharged. All are members of the Buffalo division which recently returned from overseas. The Bishop Alden Club gave a chicken pie supper which prover a success. Over $40 was cleared. Miss Luile Dabner was week end visitor with Cleopatra Page. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown were Fairfield visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bramble have returned from Chicago. Mr. Leighman Nunley has returned from Galesburg for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Clay Reed passed away at St. Francis hospital, Burlington, March 26, after being operated upon. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two daughters, a sister and son. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wicks of Eldon, Mrs. Emma Martin of Urbana, Ill., Mr. Everett Reed of Rock Island and Mrs. Lizzie Conner of Galesburg, Mr. and Mrs. E. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holmes and Mrs. Perry Grump were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Clay Reed. Miss Irene Bryant of Chicago is visiting friends. Miss Bertha Carson celebrated her 14th birthday by inviting twelve girls to spend the afternoon. This Week. Mr. Wilbur Burnaugh left Tuesday for Des Moines. Mr. Jay Green left Saturday for Chicago. The Second Baptist church is holding revival meetings. The reception given last Friday night at the A. M. E. church for our colored soldier boys who were over to France, was a grand success and a large crowd was present for the occasion. Mr. Watts acted as chairman of the evening. The speakers were Mayor Mills, Rev. Foster, also Rev. Jackson, Rev. Lassely and Rev. Bradshaw of Ottumwa. Roy Pickett, Wilbur Burnaugh and Link Green gave a fine talk of the sitting. After the program lunch was The SubwaySaves YouSeveral Dollars During This Sale Of Boys' Two-Pant Suits Genuine $12.50 Values in New Spring Styles.. 7.95 A remarkable value-giving event presents boys' Two-trouser suits, actually worth $12.50. Good, reliable fabrics in gray and brown mixtures, sturdily tailored. New Spring models with full belt coats, sizes 7 to 18, at $7.95. Sale of Boys' Blouses, all sizes, 75c values at 59c Natty checks and mixtures in smart little models beautifully designed, tailored and trimmed. Striking little topcoats in sizes 3 to 8. 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No doubt it will not be long before there will be music in the air. Claude Heron last week for Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where he will stay indefinitely, a guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Sayles, former residents of Clinton. Mr. Art Williams is suffering with a cold this week. An entertainment with program will be given at the Masonic hall Thursday evening, April 10th. The pastor and members of Bethel A. M. E. church are in receipt of an invitation to the anniversary celebration of the A. M. E. church of Muscatine next month. The news of the death of Bishop C. T. Shaffer was received with refret in Clinton. A BEAUTIFUL CAN EASILY Brown Bee Which is especially pr very scented, has a plexion soft, smooth a until washed off, always injurious qualities. CUBANOLA BROW be kept on your dress Seat 35c Stamps By A 35c box of Brown Bee paid to any address for 50c and this adv. Don't wait CUBANOLA MEDICINE CO., At MPGS. 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