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THE BYSTANDER XXV No. 44 THE COLORED AMERICAN IN WAR WORK. The Reserve Officers' Training Corps and Military Instructors Washington, D. C., April 24. Following the demobilization of the Students' Army Training Corps shortly after the signing of the armistice, the war department, to stimulate the patriotic spirit of young men in the colleges and schools of the land and to fit them for efficient service in defense of the nation, formulated plans for the establishment of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Under this system the students of the various educational institutions who are able to meet the required standards, mentally, physically and temperamentally, are trained to become officers in the army, prepared to take their places in the active military service, should necessity arise. Watchful of the welfare of the colored young man and anxious that the colored schools of the country should be given a proper opportunity to share in this advance work of preparedness, Dr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, took up the matter with the committee on education and special training of the war department, in charge of the training and instruction branch of the war plans divisions, general staff, with the result that twelve of the leading colored schools of the country have been selected as centers for the establishment of units of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Herewith is given a complete list of the schools selected up to April 1, 1919, together with a roster of the officers designated as military instructors therein. All of the instruction, for the present, is in infantry movements. Howard University, Washington, D. C. Major Milton T. Dean and First Lieutenant Campbell C. Johnson. Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Captain Russell Smith, First Lieut. James C. Pinkston and Second Lieut. Harry J. Mack. Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. First Lieut. Percival R. Pijer. Negro A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C. Second Lieut. Horace G. Wilder. South Carolina A. and M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. First Lieut. Samuel Tull. Hampton A. and I. Institute, Hampon, Va. First Lieut. Leonard L. McLeod. Virginia N. and I. Institute, Petersburg, Va. Second Lieut. Ernest C. Johnson. Prairie View N. and I. College, Prairie View, Texas. First Lieut. Walter A. Giles. Tennessee Agri. and Industrial School, Nashville, Tenn. First Lieut. Grant Stuart. West Virginia Collegiate Institute, Institute, W. Va. First Lieut. John H. Purnell. Branch Normal School, Pine Bluff, Ark. First Lieut. Elijah H. Goodwin. Straight College, New Orleans, La. Captain Charles C. Cooper. WAR HISTORY. William Edgar Easton, author, lecturer and publicist, of Los Angeles, California, has been designated by the California Historical Survey Commission as chairman of a sub-committee of the California War History Committee to gather and preserve material and information regarding the activities of the colored race in California in connection with their part in helping to win the war. He has formed a committee consisting of all pastors, editors and secretaries of civic bodies doing war work and they will aid in making the volumes to be published by the Survey Commission a comprehensive and authentic reservoir of reference on all matters pertaining to the war work of the colored Americans of California NEW HOSTESS HOUSE. The new colored Hostess House and the Knights of Columbus building in the colored area at Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky., are being utilized to the fullest extent in providing entertainment and social diversion for the colored troops in camp. Every Friday night the War Camp Community Service club gives a dance at one of these buildings, and these entertainments are largely attended by the colored enlisted men. A group of patriotic young women—a dozen or more in number—sailed for France a few days ago to do canteen work in the camps where colored soldiers are stationed. They went under the direction of the War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. Assurance has been given the War Department by the National Y. W. C. A. that the colored Hostess House at Camp Pike will be continued throughout the period of demobilization. This is regarded as a very fitting recognition of the energetic service of the colored people in the vicinity of Little Rock, Arkansas, who have shown the largest measure of loyalty in the matter of men furnished to the army, in subscriptions to Liberty Bonds and in the purchase of War Savings Stamps, and in all of the war relief agencies. The Mosaic Templars of America, with headquarters at Little Rock, alone subscribed for $110,000 worth of Liberty Bonds and purchased $1,000 worth of war savings stamps—a total of $111,000 for the prosecution of the war. State Capitol Bldg History Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor or the T barberac Baptist church, reports a grand Easter service at his church. Rev. J. P. Jackson filled his pulpit at 11 a.m. The Baptist people who laboring under the leadership of the Rev. J. P. Jackson and all the people of the city are thankful to God for sue ha church, for it is a credit to the city and to all nations. Rev. Jackson will baptise Sunday afternoon at the Sixth St. Baptist. We are also glad to say the Lord is blessing our sick people they are better in the name of the Lord, a good time all the way for God Sunday. Collections good. The Rev. J. H. Ferribee, D. D., the presiding elder of the Des Moines district, will hold his third quarterly conference at the Bethel A. M. E. church, Ave. A and 16th St, April 27, 1919, the last Sunday in April. The district conference and Sunday school convention will convene at Bethel A. M. E. church June 3, 1919. Wednesday afternoon the Pastor Aid met at the parsonage with sixteen ladies present and are preparing to have their please Sunday program, which is to be the last Sunday night in each month. Mrs. Minnie Herndon, the superintendent of the Sunday school, had charge of the program. Our Saster program was beautiful and our morning choir came out for the first time in their new robes. The morning choir is doing fine under the leadership of Miss Ethel Richardson, president. Mrs. Eva Besse is our pianist for both choirs, morning and night choir, and is loved by all. Mr. Andrew Fletcher had a painful accident last Friday by something falling upon him at the Union Pacific round house. Miss Esta Myers is very ill at the Edmound hospital. Mrs. Teal is also much better at this writing. Rev. and Mrs. A. Gamble, sister and brother-in-law was present with them in our Easter services at the Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday. The church was so well pleased to see Brother R. V. Robertson at 2425 5th Ave. out, he having been down about two years with a paralytic stroke, at the program Sunday night. The Sunday school superintendent and teachers had a feast for the children in the basement and served them ice cream. Rev. Broadnax of Omaha will preach at Bethel A. M. E. church April 27, which is our third quarterly meeting. Rev. W. C. Williams will also be present and their congregations will be with them. KEOKUK. IOWA. A surprise party was given for Miss Thelma Seals in honor of her eighteenth birthday. We are sorry to chronicle the death of little Louis, the other Cohen twin. Mr. Bell was in the city and his father-in-law, Mr. Austin Freeman, accompanied him back to Galesburg owing to his ill health. We are sorry to lose from our city Mr. and Mrs. Horace Craig, who have moved north. Miss Ruth Bland has returned home from Chicago, where she has been teaching school. Mrs. Charles Wilson and daughter Hazel have gone for an extended visit to St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mathews are ill at this writing. Little Mary Williams, who has been ill, is much better at this writing. The Missionary Society gave a sunshine party for Mrs. Sarah South, as she has been a shut in for five years. Mr. William South is ill at this writing. Rev. W. T. Green, at one time pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church, was in the city last week shaking hands with many of his old friends. He is now interested in a hospital at Nashville, Tenn. We are glad to say that Rev. Clark has made a great impression in Keokuk and under his leadership we are expecting great things from the First African Baptist church. Friends in Keokuk of Mrs. W. V. Lowry of Des Moines are glad to know of her recovery. We are welcoming home Mrs. Baehl Alkens and daughter, Julia, who spent the winter in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kellis visited friends in Canton last week. They also attended the Ladies Court at La Grange, Mr. Kellis being Joshua. Report a delightful session. Mrs. Emma Brown, who has been ill, is much better. Mrs. Andrew Turpin and daughter, Josie, and son, Baker, of La Grange, Mo., recently spent the Sabbath in Keokuk with their cousin, Mrs. Sarah Smith A beautiful Easter cantata entitled from "Gethsemane to Calvary," was given at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church under the direction of Mrs. M. E. Moore. It was received by a well packed house. In the morning the pastor, Rev. J. Sterling Moore, preached a fern sermon on the ascension of Christ. In the afternoon the children rendered their Easter program. Collections for the day. $50 19. the day, Rev. and Mrs. Burton of Topca, Kans, were called to the city owing to the death of the sister of the latter. While here he preached at the First African Baptist and Pilgrim's Rest churches. Mr. George Dandridge, after a visit to folks at home, has returned to work at St. Paul, Minn. MACON, MO The members of Vine and Broadway Baptist church gave their pastor, Rev. J. W. L. Underwood, a most handsome present for Easter, which he appreciated to the highest and one that he always have remembrance for Vine and Broadway and also the ladies remembered his wife with a living plant. Mr. Lenius Perkins spent Easter with home folks. Mrs. Reynolds of Jacksonville, Mo., spent Sunday. Miss Bertina Young is visiting in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. J. E. Harris of Oakland, Cal., sent his mother, Mrs. C. Harris, a box of flowers of different kinds and beautiful lilies. These flowers grew in his own yard for her Easter gift. Mrs. Edith Graver and Mrs. Emma Burton returned from St. Louis and Mr. Graves called there on account serious illness of their brother. The remains of Homer Lee, who died in Lovejoy, Ill., were shipped to Macon for burial. A former Macon boy. Mr. Iko Guy of Clinton, Iowa, is visiting his old home at Macon, Mo. Mr. Tom Broxton spent Easter visiting friends in the city. Mr. Joe Burton of Rock Island, Ill., spent Easter visiting friends and spoke very interesting remarks at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday. Julius Bethel and a student of the college were Baptist Sunday morning at Vine and Broadway Baptist church. Both churches, Vine and Broadway and A. M. E. Bethel, gave Easter programs Sunday. Mr. Caesar Graves is on the sick list a few days. 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." OTTUMWA, IOWA. Easter Sunday was a busy day at the A. M. E. church Sunday. A most beautiful Easter morning sermon was preached by Rev. E. R. Edwards, pastor, after which the Lord's supper was offered in remembrance of our Lord and Savior. The Sunday school rendered a very successful program in the afternoon. Eight were baptised at the evening services. Keosauqua a few days during the past week. Mr. Harry Lewis left Wednesday for St. Paul, Minn., for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Ovie Gooch have returned from the funeral of her father in Moberly, Mo. Miss Zella Clark from Michigan is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. Clark, and relatives. Davis-Bruce Wedding. The wedding of Miss Margaret Elizabeth Davis to Attorney William Bailey Bruce of Kansas City, Mo. was solemnized at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. church Sunday, April 20, 1919, at 5 o'clock. The Rev. E. R. Edwards performed the ceremony. Rev. E. R. Edwards was a vlslitor in Preceding the ceremony Miss Gladys Strather, niece of the bride, sang "Oh Promise Me," accompanied at the piano by Miss Lelah A. Downey. Mrs. E. A. Lee of Des Moines played Mendelssohn's processional and recessional wedding march. The church was beautifully decorated with pink and white streamers. The bride was gowned in white ivory satin. She wore a bride's veil encircled with a wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by the bride's maid, Miss Ida Davis, sister of the bride, who wore a beautiful dress of pink message. The two maids of honor, Miss Charollett H. Brown of Kansas City, Mo., niece of the groom, and Miss Etta Searcy of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, were gowned in white georgetta. Both maids of honor and the bridesmaid carried arm bouquets of white carnations. The bride's bouquet was white roses and sweet peas. The little flower girl, Miss Fredericka Lewis, was dressed in pink silk and carried a small pink basket of white carnations. Miss Elizabeth Thompson, the ring bearer, was beautifully dressed in white. She carried the ring in a white rose. These two children walked just in front of the bride and her father, Mr. Thomas W. Davis. The bride's mother was gowned in georgetta trimmed in taffeta. The groom had as his best man Dr. E. A. Lee of Des Moines, Iowa. The reception was tendered at the home of the bride's parents immediately following the ceremony from 6 to 8 o'clock. The happy couple left at 1:55 p. m. over the Milwaukee for Kansas City, Mo., where their beautiful little home will be awaiting their arrival. We are wishing them much success and happiness. Out of town guests were Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Lee and mother of Des Moines, Iowa; Miss Sadie Lewis and Mrs. P. Thomas and Mrs. E. Walls of Albia, Iowa; Miss Charlotte H. Brown of Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Etta Searcy of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Miss Lydia May Robinson was married to Mr. Jordan Harlan Monday, April 20, 1919. Mr. Harlan is a member of the 25th infantry, who are now stationed at Nogales, Arizona. The couple left for a short honeymoon in Missouri. Fever Sores. 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 diseases of the skin. GREAT GUNS!—WHAT MAIL Uncle Sam Will Carry a Whipping Load of Reading Matter About Victory Liberty Loan to His Prospects. Two hundred and fifty tons of first class mail! That is the staggering weight of the matter which Uncle Sam will distribute throughout the Seventh federal res- erve district in giving "scientific biling- to the Victory Liberty loan." To insure maximum efficiency in the distribution of this enormous amount of propaganda material the distribu- tion bureau of the department of public- ity for the Seventh federal reserve district has evolved the following scheme, based on the most reliable figures obtainable. The estimated popu- lation of the district is 14,246,503 divided as follows: Popula- tion. Per Cent Divisions Cook county (Illin- ols) ... 2,858,431 21.18 Illinois (outside Cook county) ... 2,168,344 14.75 Indiana ... 2,169,492 15.23 Lowa ... 2,219,099 15.00 Michigan ... 2,744,490 20.03 Wisconsin ... 2,016,647 13.72 Total 14,240,500 10,000 The above districts are divided into counties, the county being the unit of distribution. There are 839 counties. Each has a chairman. He receives all the propaganda allotted to his district based on the proportionate population, and his own working organization see to it that all "live space" is properly billed. Here are a few facts regarding the whirlwind machinery of distribution: Twenty thousand square feet of space are necessary for addressing and mailing room. The distribution bureau has its own post office. Three hundred men work day and night. One million posters will be mailed in four-pound packages. Eight million Victory Liberty loan buttons will be handled. Two million circular letters to bondholders of previous Liberty loan issues will be mailed. Five million letterheads and envelopes to bond salesmen will be distributed. Tens of thousands of automobile owners will receive windshield stickers advertising the loan. It has been officially announced that the drive for the sale of Victory Liberty loan bonds will start on April 21. If careful plans of the distribution bureau carry through every American on the morning of April 14, at least a week before the drive, will be greeted with the nation-wide injunction, "Finish the Job." HELP "FINISH THE JOB." BONDHOLDERS. — Get the names and societies of persons and companies offering you doubtful stocks or speculative securities, particularly if in exchange for your Liberty bonds or War Savings stamps. Mail the names and "literature" of these shady concerns to Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D. C. HELP "FINISH THE JOB." Get Behind the Victory Liberty Loan. "Peace must be financed as well as war, and the initial stages of peace may be found even more expensive than war. Therefore, get behind the Victory Liberty Loan when it comes." —Secretary Glass. Don't Be a Quitter. In the last few hours of the war our soldiers fought the hardest. We cannot quit these boys now. Back them up by supporting the Victory Liberty Loan. "Come Across" Over Here. If you want the boys to come across from "over there" then you "come across" in the Victory Liberty loan. VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN SENATOR CUMMINS SPEAKS BEFORE BRANCH. AMONG COLORED PEOPLE. With the active support of colored Iowa's Senior Senator Tells Colored People About Proposed League of Nations. A crowd that filled the auditorium of the Corinthian Baptist church heard United States Senator Albert B. Cummins discuss the proposed League of Nations Tuesday night. Among other things the Senator said: "Three things must go out of the covenant before it can be adopted. We do not want to transfer the seat of government of the United States to Europe. I would rather be a citizen of the United States than a citizen of the world." Senator Cummins paid high tribute to what he termed the achievements of the colored man in the war. "Your people have distinguished themselves on the bloody fields of France and in loyalty, patriotism and courage none are your superiors. Out of the terrible devastating war from which we have just emerged has come, I am glad to say, some compensations and one of the most important is a keener, livelier and more comprehensive sense of justice to all peoples of the world without respect to race, color, creed or condition." The address was given under the auspices of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and was followed by musical numbers by Mrs. Dalza Hammitt, soprano, and Miss Rosa Gibson, soprano; the Rev. M. Toomy gave the invocation and the Rev. H. A. Perry the benediction. Elbert R. Hall presided. Several persons applied for membership in the branch. Oil and Gas On Easy Terms Oil and Gas Stoves Under-Priced On Easy Terms $30 Vapor Stove $25.75 The celebrated Detroit Vapor gasoline or oil stove like illustration, in the three-burner size. Has solid cast-iron burners, top grates, splasher back and double safety tank, all mounted on sanitary leg base. 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C., April 24—Following the demobilization of the Students' Army Training Corps shortly after the signing of the armistice, the war department, to stimulate the patriotic spirit of young men in the colleges and schools of the land and to fit them for efficient service in defense of the nation, formulated plans for the establishment of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Under this system the students of the various educational institutions who are able to meet the required standards, mentally, physically and temperamentally, are trained to become officers in the army, prepared to take their places in the active military service, should necessity arise. Watchful of the welfare of the colored young man and anxious that the colored schools of the country should be given a proper opportunity to share in this advance work of preparedness, Dr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, took up the matter with the committee on education and special training of the war department, in charge of the training and instruction branch of the war plans divisions, general staff, with the result that twelve of the leading colored schools of the country have been selected as centers for the establishment of units of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Herewith is given a complete list of the schools selected up to April 1, 1919, together with a roster of the officers designated as military instructors therein. All of the instruction, for the present, is in infantry movements. Howard University, Washington, D. C. Major Milton T. Dean and First Lieutenant Campbell C. Johnson. Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Captain Russell Smith, First Lieut. James C. Pinkston and Second Lieut. Harry J. Mack. Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. First Lieut. Percival R. Pijer. Negro A. and T. College, Greensboro, N.C. Second Lieut. Horace G. Wilder. South Carolina A. and M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. First Lieut. Samuel Full. Hampton A. and I. Institute, Hampson, Va. First Lieut. Leonard L. McLeod Virginia N. and I. Institute, Petersburg, Va. Second Lieut. Ernest C. Johnson. Prairie View N. and I. College, Prairie View, Texas. First Lieut. Walter A. Giles. Tennessee Agri. and Industrial School. Nashville, Tenn. First Lieut. Grant Stuart. West Virginia Collegiate Institute Institute, W. Va. First Lieut. John H. Purnell. Branch Normal School, Pine Bluff. Ark. First Lieut. Elijah H. Goodwin. Straight College, New Orleans, La. Captain Charles C. Cooper. WAR HISTORY. William Edgar Easton, author, lecturer and publicist, of Los Angeles, California, has been designated by the California Historical Survey Commission as chairman of a sub-committee of the California War History Committee to gather and preserve material and information regarding the activities of the colored race in California in connection with their part in helping to win the war. He has formed a committee consisting of all pastors, editors and secretaries of civic bodies doing war work and they will aid in making the volumes to be published by the Survey Commission a comprehensive and authentic reservoir of reference on all matters pertaining to the war work of the colored Americans of California NEW HOSTESS HOUSE. The new colored Hostess House and the Knights of Columbus building in the colored area at Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky., are being utilized to the fullest extent in providing entertainment and social diversion for the colored troops in camp. Every Friday night the War Camp Community Service club gives a dance at one of these buildings, and these entertainments are largely attended by the colored enlisted men. A group of patriotic young women—a dozen or more in number—sailed for France a few days ago to do canteen work in the camps where colored soldiers are stationed. They went under the direction of the War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. Assurance has been given the War Department by the National Y. W. C. a that the colored Hostess House at Camp Pike will be continued throughout the period of demobilization. This is regarded as a very fitting recognition of the energetic service of the colored people in the vicinity of Little Rock, Arkansas, who have shown the largest measure of loyalty in the matter of men furnished to the army, in subscriptions to Liberty Bonds and in the purchase of War Savings Stamps, and in all of the war relief agencies. The Mosaic Templars of America, with headquarters at Little Rock, alone subscribed for $110,000 worth of Liberty Bonds and purchased $1,000 worth of war savings slamps—a total of $111,000 for the prosecution of the war. State Capitol Bldg History COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, reports a grand Easter service at his church. Rev. J. P. Jackson filled his pulpit at 11 a.m. The Baptist people who laboring under the leadership of the Rev. J. P. Jackson and all the people of the city are thankful to God for suc ha church, for it is a credit to the city and to all nations. Rev. Jackson will baptise Sunday afternoon at the Sixth St. Baptist. We are also glad to say the Lord is blessing our sick people they are better in the name of the Lord, a good time all the way for God Sunday. Collections good. The Rev. J. H. Ferribee, D. D., the presiding elder of the Des Moines district, will hold his third quarterly conference at the Bethel A. M. E. church, Ave. A and 16th S., April 27, 1919, the last Sunday in April. The district conference and Sunday school convention will convene at Bethel A. M. E. church June 3, 1919. Wednesday afternoon the Pastor Aid met at the parsonage with sixteen ladies present and are preparing to have their please Sunday program, which is to be the last Sunday night in each month. Mrs. Minnie Herndon, the superintendent of the Sunday school, had charge of the program. Our Saster program was beautiful and our morning choir came out for the first time in their new robes. The morning choir is doing fine under the leadership of Miss Ethel Richardson, president. Mrs. Eva Besse is our pianist for both choirs, morning and night choir, and is loved by all. Mr. Andrew Fletcher had a painful accident last Friday by something falling upon him at the Union Pacific round house. Miss Esta Myers is very ill at the Edmund hospital. Mrs. Teal is also much better at this writing. Rev. and Mrs. A. Gamble, sister and brother-in-law was present with them in our Easter services at the Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday. The church was so well pleased to see Brother R. V. Robertson at 2425 5th Ave. out, he having been down about two years with a paralytic stroke, at the program Sunday night. The Sunday school superintendent and teachers had a feast for the children in the basement and served them ice cream. Rev. Broadnax of Omaha will preach at Bethel A. M. E. church April 27, which is our third quarterly meeting. Rev. W. C. Williams will also be present and their congregations will be with them. KEOKUK IOWA. A surprise party was given for Miss Thelma Seals in honor of her eighteenth birthday. We are sorry to chronicle the death of little Louis, the other Cohen twin. Mr. Bell was in the city and his father-in-law, Mr. Austin Freeman, accompanied him back to Galesburg owing to his ill health. We are sorry to lose from our city Mr. and Mrs. Horace Craig, who have moved north. Miss Ruth Bland has returned home from Chicago, where she has been teaching school. Mrs. Charles Wilson and daughter Hazel have gone for an extended visit to St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mathews are ill at this writing. Little Mary Williams, who has been ill, is much better at this writing. The Missionary Society gave a sunshine party for Mrs. Sarah South, as she has been a shut in for five years. Mr. William South is ill at this writing. Rev. W. T. Green, at one time pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church, was in the city last week shaking hands with many of his old friends. He is now interested in a hospital at Nashville, Tenn. We are glad to say that Rev. Clark has made a great impression in Keokau and under his leadership we are expecting great things from the First African Baptist church. Friends in Keokuk of Mrs. W. V. Lowry of Des Moines are glad to know of her recovery. We are welcoming home Mrs. Baehel Alkons and daughter, Julia, who spent the winter in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kellis visited friends in Canton last week. They also attended the Ladies Court at La Grange, Mr. Kellis being Joshna. Report a delightful session. Mrs. Emma Brown, who has been ill, is much better. Mrs. Andrew Turpin and daughter, Josie, and son, Baker, of La Grange, Mo., recently spent the Sabbath in Keokuk with their cousin, Mrs. Sarah Smith A beautiful Easter cantata entitled from "Gethsemane to Calvary," was given at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church under the direction of Mrs. M. E. Moore. It was received by a well packed house. In the morning the pastor, Rev. J. Sterling Moore, preached a fine sermon on the ascension of Christ. In the afternoon the children rendered their Easter program. Collections for the day, $50.19. Rev. and Mrs. Burton of Topeka, Kans., were called to the city owing to the death of the sister of the latter. While here he preached at the First African Baptist and Pilgrim's Rest Mr. George Dandridge, after a visit to folks at home, has returned to work at St. Paul, Minn. MACON, MO. The members of Vine and Broadway Baptist church gave their pastor, Rev. J. W. L. Underwood, a most handsome present for Easter, which he appreciated to the highest and one that he always have remembrance for Vine and Broadway and also the ladies remembered his wife with a living plant. Mr. Lenius Perkins spent Easter with home folks. Mrs. Reynolds of Jacksonville, Mo., spent Sunday. Miss Bertina Young is visiting in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. J. E. Harris of Oakland, Cal., sent his mother, Mrs. C. Harris, a box of flowers of different kinds and beautiful lilies. These flowers grew in his own yard for her Easter gift. Mrs. Edith Graver and Mrs. Emma Burton returned from St. Louis and Mr. Graves called there on account serious illness of their brother. The remains of Homer Lee, who died in Lovejoy, Ill., were shipped to Macon for burial. A former Macon boy. Mr. Ike Guy of Clinton, Iowa, is visiting his old home at Macon, Mo. Mr. Tom Broxton spent Easter visiting friends in the city. Mr. Joe Burton of Rock Island, Ill., spent Easter visiting friends and spoke very interesting remarks at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday. Julius Bethel and a student of the college, were Baptist Sunday morning at Vine and Broadway Baptist church. Both churches, Vine and Broadway and A. M. E. Bethel, gave Easter pro- Mr. Caesar Graves is on the sick list a few days. 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." OTTUMWA. IOWA. Easter Sunday was a busy day at the A. M. E. church Sunday. A most beautiful Easter morning sermon was preached by Rev. E. R. Edwards, pastor, after which the Lord's supper was offered in remembrance of our Lord and Savior. The Sunday school rendered a very successful program in the afternoon. Eight were baptised at the evening services. Keosauqua a few days during the past week. Mr. Harry Lewis left Wednesday for St. Paul, Minn., for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Ovie Gooch have returned from the funeral of her father in Moberly, Mo. Miss Zella Clark from Michigan is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. Clark, and relatives. Davis-Bruce Wedding. The wedding of Miss Margaret Elizabeth Davis to Attorney William Bailey Bruce of Kansas City, Mo., was so emnized at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. church Sunday, April 20, 1919, at 5 o'clock. The Rev. E. R. Edwards performed the ceremony. Rev. E. R. Edwards was a visiator in Preceding the ceremony Miss Gladys Strather, niece of the bride, sang "Oh Promise Me," accompanied at the piano by Miss Lelah A. Downey. Mrs. E. A. Lee of Des Moines played Mendelssohn's processional and recessional wedding march. The church was beautifully decorated with pink and white streamers. The bride was gowned in white ivory satin. She wore a bride's veil encircled with a wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by the bride's maid, Miss Ida Davis, sister of the bride, who wore a beautiful dress of pink messaline. The two maids of honor, Miss Charollett H. Brown of Kansas City, Mo., niece of the groom, and Miss Etta Searey of Mt. Pleascant, Iowa, were gowned in white georgetta. Both maids of honor and the bridesmaid carried arm bouquets of white carnations. The bride's bouquet was white roses and sweet peas. The little flower girl, Miss Fredericka Lewis, was dressed in pink silk and carried a small pink basket of white carnations. Miss Elizabeth Thompson, the ring bearer, was beautifully dressed in white. She carried the ring in a white rose. These two children walked just in front of the bride and her father, Mr. Thomas W. Davis. The bride's mother was gowned in georgetta trimmed in taffeta. The groom had as his best man Dr. E. A. Lee of Des Moines, Iowa. The reception was tended at the home of the bride's parents immediately following the ceremony from 6 to 8 o'clock. The happy couple left at 1:55 p. m. over the Milwaukee for Kansas City, Mo., where their beautiful little home will be awaiting their arrival. We are wishing them much success and happiness. Out of town guests were Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Lee and mother of Des Moines, Iowa; Miss Sadie Lewis and Mrs. P. Thomas and Mrs. E. Walls of Albia, Iowa; Miss Charlotte H. Brown of Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Etta Searcy of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Miss Lydia May Robinson was married to Mr. Jordan Harlan Monday, April 20, 1919. Mr. Harlan is a member of the 25th infantry, who are now stationed at Nogales, Arizona. The couple left for a short honeymoon in Missouri. Fever Sores 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 diseases of the skin. GREAT GUNS!—WHAT MAIL Uncle Sam Will Carry a Whopping Load of Reading Matter About Two hundred and fifty tons of first class mail! That is the staggering weight of the matter which Uncle Sam will distribute throughout the Seventh federal reserve district in giving "scientific billing to the Victory Liberty loan." To insure maximum efficiency in the distribution of this enormous amount of propaganda material the distribution bureau of the department of publicity for the Seventh federal reserve district has evolved the following scheme, based on the most reliable figures obtainable. The estimated population of the district is 14,246,503 divided as follows: Popul- Per Cent Divisions tion. of Total. Divisions Cook county (Illinois Illinois (outside 14.75 15.23 15.09 20.03 18.72 2,168,344 2,239,492 2,219,492 2,744,490 2,016,647 Cook county)... 2,168,344 14.75 Indiana ... 2,239,492 15.23 Iowa ... 2,219,099 15.09 Michigan ... 2,744,490 20.03 Wisconsin ... 2,016,647 13.72 Total ... 14,246,503 100.00 The above districts are divided into counties, the county being the unit of distribution. There are 339 counties. Each has a chairman. He receives all the propaganda allotted to his district based on the proportionate population, and his own working organization see to it that all "live space" is properly billed. Here are a few facts regarding the whirlwind machinery of distribution: Twenty thousand square feet of space are necessary for addressing and mailing room. The distribution bureau has its own post office. Three hundred men work day and night. One million posters will be mailed in four-pound packages. Eight million Victory Liberty loan buttons will be handled. Two million circular letters to bondholders of previous Liberty loan issues will be mailed. Five million letterheads and envelopes to bond salesmen will be distributed. Tens of thousands of automobile owners will receive windshield stickers advertising the loan. It has been officially announced that the drive for the sale of Victory Liberty loan bonds will start on April 21. If careful plans of the distribution bureau carry through every American on the morning of April 14, at least a week before the drive, will be greeted with the nation-wide injunction, "Finish the Job." BONDHOLDERS. — Get the names and addresses of persons and companies offering you doubtful stocks or speculative securities, particularly if in exchange for your Liberty bonds or War Savings stamps. Mall the names and "literature" of these shady concerns to Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D. C. HELP "FINISH THE JOB."—Get Behind the Victory Liberty Loan, "Peace must be financed as well as war, and the initial stages of peace may be found even more expensive than war. Therefore, get behind the Victory Liberty Loan when it comes," Secretary Glass. In the last few hours of the war our soldiers fought the hardest. We cannot quit these boys now. Back them up by supporting the Victory Liberty Loan. "Come Across" Over Here. If you want the boys to come across from "over there" then you "come across" in the Victory Liberty loan. THE RIGHT OF WAY VICTORIA LIBERTY LOAN VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN SENATOR CUMMINS SPEAKS BEFORE BRANCH. Iowa's Senior Senator Tells Colored People About Proposed League of Nations. A crowd that filled the auditorium of the Corinthian Baptist church heard United States Senator Albert B. Cummins discuss the proposed League of Nations Tuesday night. Among other things the Senator said: "Three things must go out of the covenant before it can be adopted. We do not want to transfer the seat of government of the United States to Europe. I would rather be a citizen of the United States than a citizen of the world." Senator Cummins paid high tribute to what he termed the achievements of the colored man in the war: "Your people have distinguished themselves on the bloody fields of France and in loyalty, patriotism and courage none are your superiors. Out of the terrible devastating war from which we have just emerged has come, I am glad to say, some compensations and one of the most important is a keener, liveller and more comprehensive sense of justice to all peoples of the world without respect to race, color, creed or condition." The address was given under the auspices of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and was followed by musical numbers by Mrs. Dalza Hammitt, soprano, and Miss Rosa Gibson, soprano; the Rev. M. Toomy gave the invocation and the Rev. H. A. Perry the benediction. Albert R. Hall presided. Several persons applied for membership in the branch. Oil and Gas On Easy Terms Oil and Gas Stoves Under- Priced $30 Vapor Stove $25.75 The celebrated Detroit Vapor gasoline or oil stove like illustration, in the three-burner size. Has solid cast-iron burners, top grates, splasher back and double safety tank, all mounted on sanitary leg base. 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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. John Moss and little daughter June of Denver, Colorado, are in the city visiting Mrs. Moss' sister, Mrs. Audra Alexander. Baby Elizabeth Ann McCree, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wade H. McCree, was christened at Union Congregational church Easter Sunday. Mrs. W. H. Lowry, who has been seriously ill, has almost entirely recovered. Dr. A. J. Booker was invited to deliver an address before the city nurses association Tuesday afternoon. The city nurses enjoyed Dr. Booker's address immensely. Mrs. Gus Nichols just returned this week from a visit with her son in Chicago. She had a very enjoyable time and says that the colored people in that city are doing well in churches and in business. On last Friday evening 30 of Mrs. J. R. Drew's friends gave her a very pleasant surprise. The evening was spent in music, conversation and games and each departed at a late hour wishing Mrs. Drew many more happy birthdays. Robert N. Watkins of Merritt, B. C., Canada, who has been here visiting his sister and brother, spent a few days at his old home with his father and sister in Albany, Mo., returned to our city Monday and left Wednesday for his home in Canada. He has just been discharged from the British army, where he had spent three years in service. Mr. Suter of Marshalltown, the son of Gco. L. Suter of that city, who is in the army stationed at Camp Dodge, left Wednesday for his home in Marshalltown. Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Lee, one of our dentists, returned this week from Ottumwa, where they had been to attend the Davis-Bruce wedding Sunday. Mrs. Lee played the wedding march and Dr. Lee was best man at the ceremonies. CLUBS. The Phyllis Wheatley Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Winslow, 1050 4th St. Place, and entertained their husbands at 6 o'clock Easter breakfast. Herrold Burrell was her guest. The Mary B. Talbott Club did not hold their meeting this week on account of the Cummins meeting which was postponed until next Tuesday to meet with Mrs. Geo. Redmond on 14th and School St. The Callanan Club met this week with Mrs. B. N. Hyde. A pleasant meeting held. After the meeting a dainty repast was served. The club will meet next week at Mrs. Hammers, 2701 Chester Ave. There will be a club meeting of the Step Lively Girls Club at the Army Club Saturday night. The Callanan Club are giving a dinner Thursday, May 1, at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde, 821 13th St., at 11:30. SAM BURNS The TAILOR & CLEANER GENTS FURNISHINGS Phone Walnut 3441 772 West Ninth Street Bradford's Barber Shop 228 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PROP A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal. 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. they will begin to serve and will serve until everything is gone. In the evening a Fish Fry Contest will be held between two ladies, Mrs. Amos Adams and Mrs. Williams, Judges, Mesdames S. Joe Brown, J. A. Jefferson, Geo. Redmond and Mrs. Ousley. O. E. S. COUNCIL. The Deborah Administrative Council consisting of the present and past presiding officers of the Order of the Eastern Star held their regular quarterly meeting at the residence of Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown last Monday evening and listened to a discussion of the new 1918 proceedings by Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Associate Grand Matron. Another meeting will be held on the 2nd Monday in June, at which time the new Constitution and Code of the Grand Chapter will be discussed, the place of meeting will be announced later. At the meeting of the Home Makers' League held at the Army Club last Tuesday afternoon a proposition from the Public Welfare Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce for co-operation between the Home Makers League and the Charity League was discussed by the members of the League together with Attorney Gertrude E. Rush, president of the Charity League, and an agreement reached as a result of which it is expected that after both these race organizations will be financed by the Public Welfare Bureau, which will make it possible for both to do more extensive and more effective work, in their respective fields. The next meeting of the League will be held at the same place Tuesday, May 6th, at 2:30 p. m. THE MARY CHURCH TERRELL CLUB. The Mary Church Terrell Club met last Monday evening with Miss Gertrude Hyde. A large number of members were present and a very interesting meeting was held. Club adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Lula McCree. The members of the club are planning to entertain the public with a very unique entertainment in the form of a Country Fair. Many interesting attractions will be presented and many good things to eat. Among the many attractions will be some solo dances by two prominent young Des Moines girls. This entertainment will be given Wednesday evening, April 30, at Masonic hall, 11th and Center St. Everybody cordially invited. The swimming class under the direction of the War Camp Community Service is progressing nicely. RECONSTRUCTION MEETING HELD Pursuant to the announcement of Mrs. S. Joe Brown in last week's Bystander, Miss Pearl Mitchell, director of Girls' Activities of the War Camp Community Service; Earnest C. Robinson, executive secretary, and Dr. W. H. Lowry, president of the Colored Men's Branch of the Y. M. C. A.; Miss Adah Hyde, superintendent St. Paul Indoor Playground; Mrs. Mary Coalson, policewoman, met at 1058 5th St. Wednesday evening and discussed special problems of entertaining and amusing our young people. Y. M. C. A. LOCATION. The temporary location for the Y. M. C. A. Building that we had raised money to build has been held up because of the objections of some of the white property owners near by where this tentatively location had been as assured the committee, but now since the objections of those citizens has come before the city council claiming they can get for us a better location. The city council last Wednesday morning appointed a committee of six on location consisting of two from the council, two from the Y. M. C. A. committee and two from the citizens committee to find a location and report next week. The committee consists of Hon. Tom Fair weather, mayor, Hon. Harry B. Frase Dr. W. H. Lowry, Wade H. McCree, C. Linane and C. F. Hansen. For Sleeplessness. 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They are to become medals of honor conferred by the treasury department on volunteers in the Victory Liberty loan army. The mighty Krupp masterpieces are being melted up to make Victory Liberty loan medals. On one side of the medal will be a reproduction of the Treasury building, and on the reverse side will be certification of the worker's participation in the loan drive. Space is left for the name of the recipient, to be engraved on the medal. The medal will be about the size of a half-dollar. Purchasers of Victory loan securities will not receive these medals, as the bonds are intrinsically worth all the buyer pays. However, those who volunteer to sell the Victory issue to their neighbors and associates will be AWARDED BY THE U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT FOR PATRIOTIC SERVICE IN BEHALF OF THE LIBERTY LOANS CAPTURED GERMANY awarded one of these medals. The only restriction is that the medal will go only to those who in advance of the drive are authorized to perform the work of distributing the Victory Liberty loan among the people. If you want one of those medals, your Distinguished Service Cross as it were, for service in Uncle Sam's financial army, it behooves you to hustle over and see the chairman of your Victory Liberty loan campaign and tell him you are on the job. Some of the medals have just reached the Seventh federal reserve district. A large quantity of them will be available for distribution before the campaign begins. HELP "FINISH THE JOB." EUROPE TO SEND GREAT MEN HERE TO HELP Many Prominent Military Leaders and Statesmen of Allied Countries Will Come Over to Speak for Fresh interest is contributed to the coming Victory Liberty loan campaign by the announcement that many eminent military leaders and statesmen will come here from Europe to speak for the loan. It is reported that the great interest and support evinced by the alien population in previous loan drives is responsible for the decision resulting in the speakers being brought here. Felix J. Streeyckmans, federal reserve director for the Liberty loan foreign language division in the Seventh district, on his return to the district headquarters in Chicago, after conferences in Washington, issued the following statement: "Many prominent Europeans will visit this country during the coming loan drive and bring the message of victory to their Americanized countrymen. I regret that I cannot announce flames at this time, but they will come through Washington after acceptances have been received. The invitations are being sent through the state department, working in conjunction with the diplomatic representatives. "We want these foreign men of affairs to visit us not only as an expression of thanks to our own foreign-born for their support during the war, but so that they get first-hand information from their own countrymen as to the changes that have been occasioned in their native lands by the world war." While Mr. Streyckmans was noncommital regarding the identity of expected visitors, it was learned from an authentic source that some of them have achieved world-wide recognition in affairs of state, while others have leaped into prominence by their spectacular participation in the great war. HELP "FINISH THE JOB." Our boys fought hardest in the last few hours of the war and won the great battle for humanity. They did not quit us in the final test of their bravery, and we cannot quit them now in the supreme test of American patriotism—the patriotism of peace—the Victory Liberty loan. Front View of Medal. Reverse Side of Medal. 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. Cornishian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. 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. 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. 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. St. John A. M. E. Zion Church. S. 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AGENTS Be your own man or woman. We make you a liberal offer—and show you how to make money fast. PETE EXPOSES A FRAUD ROCK ISLAND, ILL. (Special to Burbank) Wednesday evening, April 9, at 9 o'clock, at the Masonic hall, Miss Glee Stoner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stoner of Rock Island, became the bride of Corp. Edward Johnson of Kansas City, Mo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. L. Wharton of the A. M. E. church of Monmouth, Ill. The bride was dressed in a write georgette crepe dress with a bridal veil, and the groom was dressed in his soldier uniform. Miss Katherine Thompson of Leavenworth, Kan., attended as maid of honor and Sergt. Ulysses Clark was best man. Edith Shanley of Dow, Iowa, and Gladies Thompson of Leavenworth, Kan., were the flower girls. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. The tables as well as the hall were decorated in the national colors. Corp. Johnson has recently returned from overseas, where he served for nine months. After a wedding trip to Chicago the bridal couple will leave for Kansas City, where their new home will be located. Social Etiquette. Mrs. Fashionplate—"Poor, dear Mrs. Upperton is to be burled today. Are you going to the funeral?" Mrs. Etta Quet—"I really can't you know. I have just discovered she owed me a call."—Los Angeles Times. THE BYSTANDER PROTECTION OF HEALTH. By Wm. H. Harper, B. S., M. D. Simple, practical suggestions on different every day problems of health. File each article as a different subject as phase of medicine will be discussed at each writing. Sleeplessness. "Sleep is a natural state of rest, with a more or less complete unconsciousness." The amount of sleep necessary varies with the individual. The young and old require more sleep than persons of middle age. Twelve to fourteen hours of sleep for a growing child should be the rule. The average individual should get from seven to nine hours of sleep out of every twenty-four hours. Sleep is absolutely necessary for the proper recuperation of the body waste during the hours of activity. If this repair is hindered either by not sufficient sleep or restlessness during the THE BOSTON TIMES Wm. H. Harper, B. S., M. D. time of sleep, the resistance of the body is proportionately weakened and the health of the individual suffers. Some persons spend eight to ten hours in bed and get approximately four to six hours of sleep. This condition may be due to many causes too numerous to discuss in this article. To those persons who find it difficult to sleep soundly after retiring the following suggestions may be found helpful: Don't make supper the heavy meal of the day, as the energy required in digesting it brings about a restlessness. The position is often best determined by experience. Some persons rest best on the back, while others the right or left side. However, the position of choice should be the right side, as it is this position that favors the emptying of the stomach into the small intestines and thus gives a mechanical aid to digestion. A hot shower or tub bath before retiring favors a good night's rest. Coffee or tea for individuals who are restless should never be drunk at night. A glass of hot milk is good and should be taken about one-half hour before retiring. I have found that many do well by eating an apple on going to bed. This gives the stomach something to digest which is easy, but which is sufficient to draw most of the blood from the other parts of the body to that organ, hence A hot foot bath works on a similar principle and for some is sufficient to secure the needed rest. CLINTON, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Reed left for their home in Paris, Mo., Tuesday morning after a several days visit at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. W. J. Porter on Elm St. Mr. Reed is on his return from overseas, having but recently been given his discharge. Easter was most appropriately observed at Bethel A. M. E. church. At the Sunday school hour a most interesting program was rendered by the pupils. In the evening a program of merit was given by adults. The collection for missions for the day was flattering. Mr. W. L. Lucky of Chicago was in the city this week, called here on account of the death of his brother, G. W. Luckey. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, a large number were in attendance at the entertainment given by McNeil lodge, April 10th. The program rendered was of a high-standard. One of the events worthy of mention was an address by Lieut. E. W. Mann, recently returned from overseas, who told of the experiences encountered in the world's conflict. Refreshments were later served. The success of the entertainment is due to the committee in charge, who in the face of opposition worked incessantly, for which the Masons are under obligations. Fred Slater spent his Easter vacation in Clinton from his studies in Iowa City. Fred Douglass, one of our young men, passed away at Agatha Isolation hospital Friday afternoon, where he had been taken two weeks before with diphtheria. The funeral was held Saturday morning from Delahey's chapel. Rev. W. H. Williams, pastor of A. M. E. church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Bates of the 2nd Baptist church. Miss Gilla Robinson of Lyons entertained at dinner recently in honor of her nephew, Lieut. E. W. Mann, and wife. Afterwards all present went to the A. M. E. church in Lyons and listened to an interesting address of his experiences overseas. Lieut. E. W. Mann spoke before a large audience at the A. M. E. church at the morning service, April 13. Mrs. Ella Robinson remains quite feeble. Art Williams is feeling some better. Geo. W. Luckey, a long time resident of Clinton, passed away at his home on Maple avenue, Saturday noon, after a protracted illness. Deceased was a well known character. His immediate relatives are a sister, Mrs. Minnie Meadows of this city, and a brother, W. L Luckey of Chicago. He is also survived by two nephews, Carl and Clifford Culberson, the latter in France, a niece, Anna Culberson of Davenport, a grand niece, Josephine Davis of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. W. W. Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. Bates of the 2nd Baptist church. The bearers of the casket were Messrs. Joe Robinson, Scott Robinson, J. W. Cooper, M. O. Culberson, J. T. Culberson, Chas. Thompson and Geo. Johnson. Interment was in Springdale cemetery. Subscribe for the Bystander. CLINTON, IOWA. Oxford for School Girls at Only 3.45 ---of black kid leathers fashioned with receding toes with imitation tips; military or low, broad heels; all sizes. —In the Economy Basem DAVENPORT, IOWA. Last Week. —In the Economy Basement Store—at Younkers'. The Allen Christian Endeavor is now progressing rapidly each Sunday. There is also an increased membership attendance each meeting. The league is working hard for the good of its members, and also the fill the coffers of their treasury for the purpose of sending their delegate to the convention and for other purposes connectionally. The Davenport colored scouts met in scout assembly at the troop headquarters last Monday night in accord with their scoutmaster, Mr. John Gordon. He is preparing the scouts and getting them in readiness for to pass their second class tests by May 12. The colored scouts are rareing to go, in their preparedness for the Memorial Day parade. The troop flag was unfurled at the meeting and a great cheer was sent up by the enthusiastic scouts. On the corner of 11th and Ripley streets stands a building wherein is the scene in the lecture room of an elaborate bazaar. The ladies of the T. L. O. Club have prepared the bazaar, which consists of beautifully made garments, in the shape of what you would call aprons, also table doilies, night caps, dust caps, and any other kind of caps a person with money would want to get. A very warm article is to be given to the lady who sells the most tickets for the concert, this article will consist of a many colored quilt, a kind which many people use in winter. Whoever this lucky lady may be she will be able to use this said article next winter when Mr. Jack Frost will play his nimble game of "Freeze-em-quick." A concert will be given in connection with the same. On Wednesday the 16th, Mrs. S. L. 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YOUR MONEY- BUSINESS HAS LOST FOR ME ZE AMERICAN HEIRESS A A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION CAN EASILY BE OBTAINED BY USING Brown Bess Face Powder Which is especially prepared for colored people is an element sweet-scented, brown-tinted powder that will make the com- pilation soft, smooth and beautiful. It will adhere to the face mud, self, and always looks natural and does not contain any injurious qualities. CUBANOLA BROWN BESS is a toilet security that should be kept on your dresser at all times. A trial will convince you. SPECIAL OFFER Sell 35c Stamp By Mail A 35c box of Brown Bess and a 50c annum of Colonella Quintina Powder pre- pared to any address for 50c and thirdr. Don't wait. Send new. CUBANOLA MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. MPGS. OF EXCELLENT TOOLE ARTICLES Makes a good living by representing us. Write for partitions. "OLD SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE" Watch out for these three. PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Ointment PALMER'S HAIR-SUCCESS Dressing PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Soap They stand for Merit and Reputation. This Ointment successfully used for eighty years, in thousands of cases of skin troubles. The Only ORIGINAL Complexion Brightener. At all druggists, or sent by mail upon receipt of price, 25¢ each. Made Only By The Morgan Drug C 1512 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Beware of Substitutes and Imitations. They may be dangerous. Look for the Melon-Colored packages and our Trade-Marks. The pelican is commendably regular in his habits. The parent birds catch fish, and, after eating their fill, fly on their young, who eat by thrusting their bills down the mother's throat and feeding on the half-digested food. KINKY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT SOFT.LONG.SILKY By using Herolla Pomade Hair Dressing, which is delightfully perfumed and neat, the best preparation for producing beautiful, soft, silky, straight, long fluffy hair. It is made from fresh the scalp and makes kinky, nappy, short, stubborn hair so soft, long and luscious. The hair is also made to put it up in any style. It is your natural right to have fine, lovely hair, and Herolin olive oil helps scalp and dandruff. BENT 25 cents BY FOR 25 cents Herolla Med. Co., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS Be your own man or woman. We make you a liberal offer and show you how to make money fast. PETE EXPOSES A FRAUD Wednesday evening, April 9, at 9 o'clock, at the Masonic hall, Miss Glee Stoner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stoner of Rock Island, became the bride of Corp. Edward Johnson of Kansas City, Mo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. L. Wharton of the A. M. E. church of Monmouth, Ill. The bride was dressed in a write georgette crepe dress with a bridal veil, and the groom was dressed in his soldier uniform. Miss Katherine Thompson of Leavenworth, Kan., attended as maid of honor and Sergt. Ulysses Clark was best man. Edith Shanley of Dow, Iowa, and Gladies Thompson of Leavenworth, Kan., were the flower girls. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. The tables as well as the hall were decorated in the national colors. Corp. Johnson has recently returned from overseas, where he served for nine months. After a wedding trip to Chicago the bridal couple will leave for Kansas City, where their new home will be located. Social Etiquette. Mrs. Fashionplate—"Poor, dear Mrs. Upperton is to be buried today. Are you going to the funeral?" Mrs. Etta Quet—"I really can't you know. I have just discovered she owed me a tell."-Los Angeles Times. THE BYSTANDER PROTECTION OF HEALTH. By Wm. H: Harper, B. S., M. D. Simple, practical suggestions on different every day problems of health. File each article as a different subject as phase of medicine will be discussed at each writing. Sleeplessness. "Sleep is a natural state of rest, with a more or less complete unconsciousness." The amount of sleep necessary varies with the individual. The young and old require more sleep than persons of middle age. Twelve to fourteen hours of sleep for a growing child should be the rule. The average individual should get from seven to nine hours of sleep out of every twenty-four hours. Sleep is absolutely necessary for the proper recuperation of the body waste during the hours of activity. If this repair is hindered either by not sufficient sleep or restlessness during the THE BOSTON EDITOR Wm. H. Harper, B. S., M. D. time of sleep, the resistance of the body is proportionately weakened and the health of the individual suffers. Some persons spend eight to ten hours in bed and get approximately four to six hours of sleep. This condition may be due to many causes too numerous to discuss in this article. To those persons who find it difficult to sleep soundly after retiring the following suggestions may be found helpful: Don't make supper the heavy meal of the day, as the energy required in digesting it brings about a restlessness. The position is often best determined by experience. Some persons rest best on the back, while others the right or left side. However, the position of choice should be the right side, as it is this position that favors the emptying of the stomach into the small intestines and thus gives a mechanical aid to digestion. A hot shower or tub bath before retiring favors a good night's rest. Coffee or tea for individuals who are restless should never be drunk at night. A glass of hot milk is good and should be taken about one-half hour before retiring. I have found that many do well by eating an apple on going to bed. This gives the stomach something to digest which is easy, but which is sufficient to draw most of the blood from the other parts of the body to that organ, hence A hot foot bath works on a similar principle and for some is sufficient to secure the needed rest. CLINTON, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Reed left for their home in Paris, Mo., Tuesday morning after a several days visit at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. W. J. Porter on Elm St. Mr. Reed is on his return from overseas, having but recently been given his discharge. Easter was most appropriately observed at Bethel A. M. E. church. At the Sunday school hour a most interesting program was rendered by the pupils. In the evening a program of merit was given by adults. The collection for missions for the day was flattering. Mr. W. L. Lucky of Chicago was in the city this week, called here on account of the death of his brother, G. W. Luckev. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, a large number were in attendance at the entertainment given by McNeil lodge, April 10th. The program rendered was of a high standard. One of the events worthy of mention was an address by Lieut. E. W. Mann, recently returned from overseas, who told of the experiences encountered in the world's conflict. Refreshments were later served. The success of the entertainment is due to the committee in charge, who in the face of opposition worked incessantly, for which the Masons are under obligations. Fred Slater spent his Easter vacation in Clinton from his studies in Iowa City. Fred Douglass, one of our young men, passed away at Agatha Isolation hospital Friday afternoon, where he had been taken two weeks before with diphtheria. The funeral was held Saturday morning from Delaney's chapel. Rev. W. H. Williams, pastor of A. M. E. church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Bates of the 2nd Baptist church. Miss Gilla Robinson of Lyons entertained at dinner recently in honor of her nephew, Lieut. E. W. Mann, and wife. Afterwards all present went to the A. M. E. church in Lyons and listened to an interesting address of his experiences overseas. Lieut. E. W. Mann spoke before a large audience at the A. M. E. church at the morning service, April 13. Mrs. Ella Robinson remains quite feeble. Art Williams is feeling some better. Geo. W. Luckey, a long time resident of Clinton, passed away at his home on Maple avenue, Saturday noon, after a protracted illness. Deceased was a well known character. His immediate relatives are a sister, Mrs. Minnie Meadows of this city, and a brother, W. L Luckey of Chicago. He is also survived by two nephews, Carl and Clifford Culberson, the latter in France, a niece, Anna Culberson of Davenport, a grand niece, Josephine Davis of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. W. W. Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. Bates of the 2nd Baptist church. The bearers of the casket were Messrs. Joe Robinson, Scott Robinson, J. W. Cooper, M. O. Culberson, J. T. Culberson, Chas. Thompson and Geo. Johnson. Interment was in Springdale cemetery. Subscribe for the Bystander. —In the Economy Basement Store—at Younkers'. --go lasts able Oxfords for School Girls at Only 3.45 ---of black kid leathers fashioned with receding toes with imitation tips; military or low, broad heels; all sizes. —in the Economy Basem DAVENPORT, IOWA. The Allen Christian Endeavor is now progressing rapidly each Sunday. There is also an increased membership attendance each meeting. The league is working hard for the good of its members, and also the fill the coffers of their treasury for the purpose of sending their delegate to the convention and for other purposes connectionally. The Davenport colored scouts met in scout assembly at the troop headquarters last Monday night in accord with their scoutmaster, Mr. John Gordon. He is preparing the scouts and getting them in readiness for to pass their second class tests by May 12. The colored scouts are racing to go, in their preparedness for the Memorial Day parade. The troop flag was unfurled at the meeting and a great cheer was sent up by the enthusiastic scouts. On the corner of 11th and Ripley streets stands a building wherein is the scene in the lecture room of an elaborate bazaar. The ladies of the T. L. O. Club have prepared the bazaar, which consists of beautifully made garments, in the shape of what you would call aprons, also table doilies, night caps, dust caps, and any other kind of caps a person with money would want to get. A very warm article is to be given to the lady who sells the most tickets for the concert, this article will consist of a many colored quilt, a kind which many people use in winter. Whoever this lucky lady may be she will be able to use this said article next winter when Mr. Jack Frost will play his nimble game of "Freeze-em-quick." A concert will be given in connection with the same. On Wednesday the 16th, Mrs. S. L. Prescott, a noted traveling evangelist AUD HE'S GONE CRAZY good, serviable shoes made on English lasts and Goodyear welted soles; serviceable and dressy shoes, in all sizes. Childrens Play Shoes at 1.89 oned ---undressed leather shoes shown in tion tan and made over foot-forms lasts; els; button styles, in sizes 5 to 11. Basement Store—at Younkers'. missionary, will appear at Bethel A. M. E. church and will preach. All are most cordially invited. On next Wednesday the 23rd, the members of the Living Waters Club are requested to meet. Let every member rally to the call of your president. At the A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening, the time of which the T. L. O. Club will give the concert and bazaar, Mrs. Martha White of Indianola will be the speaker of the hour. Who is the president of the Iowa State Colored Women's Federation of Clubs. This week the public will have the pleasure of spending their exquisite time in hearing a very able lady speak. Everybody out and hear Mrs. Martha White. NEGRO SOLDIERS IN OUR WAR (New Book) SOME Y YOU TAKE ZAT!