Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd Historic Room XXV No. 51 EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS (By John L. Thompson.) This city is one of the oldest established on the Missouri river. Council Bluffs, so named because in the early period of the state the Indians would hold their tribal council here, where several tribes' chiefs with the American Indian agents would hold council and fix their boundary lines between different tribes. It was here that the great Mormon exodus across the American desert led by Brigham Young stopped a year on their pilgrimage from Navoo, Ill. to Salt Lake City. We have here about 1,000 colored people, two churches, the A. M. E., pastored by Rev. N. R. Rhonencea, a native of Jamaica. He is doing well. He will chronicle the Bluffs news this year. The Baptist church, pastored by Rev. M. Jackson. He is in a struggle to finish his church. They are plastering it now and hope to be in it by July 4th. Mr. N. C. Lyon has left the hotel and is now working for a shoe store. Mr. N. P. Herrington is now working for a lumber mill. Mr. M. Stewart is still at the Elks Club. His wife is running a first class hair dressing parlor at 623 W. Broadway. Mr. W. H. Birlson is beautifying his nice property. He is doing well. Sylvester Anderson is truck gardening on several acres in the out edge of the city, doing nicely. Mrs. C. H. McDonald is still at the same place, doing well with her rooming house. She has all engineers and firemen crews. Her only daughter is a graduate and is now working in the Orkin large dry goods store. Mr. A. Gamble is still running on the railroad. Mr. Chas. Burke has bought a nice home at 1317 Broadway. Mr. C. A. Fearman, W. Talbert and Wm. Talbert own their homes and doing well. Mr. M. E. Lona and Mrs. L. Paterson are also doing well. Mr. J. T. Royston is night baggageman at the Chicago & Northwestern depot, a very responsible position, and he is a fine young man to meet. He has held this position for the past two years. Mr. A. S. Hall is running the only restaurant and boarding house on West Broadway. See his adv. elsewhere in this paper. Across the river into Omaha was our next stop. Here is a large commercial city of 175,000 people, of which about 12,000 are colored. Many are doing well. Mr. D. G. Russell is still operating his hotel, pool hall and barber shop on Cummings St. and doing a big business. G. W. Levert is still in the hand laundry business on 13th and Howard St. He was formerly a Council Bluffs citizen. A. L. Anderson, formerly from Osecola, Iowa, is still living on his acreage in the suburbs of the city, doing nicely. He is a good race man. Allen Jones, formerly of Clarinda, is still in the undertaking business. He is now doing well. He owns a beautiful modern home on 25th and Ohio. Allen and his amiable wife are a rising young couple whose influence will soon be felt in this city. Geo. W. Woods, a former Des Moines boy, is still working for the Tweed Real Estate firm and he has bought himself a beautiful modern home on Pinckney St. and is an active member of the A. M. E. church. His good wife entertained ye editor at dinner Sunday. He and his wife wish to be remembered by the Des Moines people. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. La Cour, another Des Moines family, are here doing nicely. The two own a beautiful modern home on Maple St. Their daughter Marguerite is an accomplished young lady, highly respected. Mr. L. H. S. Brown is another former Des Moines man who is out here. He is working at the Yeoman of America building, doing fairly well, although he sometimes thinks of coming back to Des Moines. His daughters are in the high school. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shackelford, who recently left Des Moines for Omaha, is working the photograph business with the famous Indian photographer, Rhineheart, and is doing well. They wish to be remembered to their old Iowa friends. John James is still clerk in the U. S. mail service in the postoffice. Mrs. Lillian Bailey is still here. She was formerly from Ottumwa, Mrs. N. P. Patton is still running her hotel, which is still crowded. Mr. J. S. Bell is operating a hotel. C. R. Tramble, formerly of Council Bluffs, has just opened up a fine first class cafe at 107 S. 14th St. It is indeed the finest in Omaha. Miss Gertrude Lucas, formerly a teacher in Buxton, is here employed in a large store. Mr. H. F. McClure is in the real estate and abstract business doing nicely. He is a fine young man VIVIAN L. JONES Formerly of JONES & SAMUELS Announces His temporarily doing business at Harbach's establishment, 6th and Center. Telephone Market 830-824 Residence Walnut 7404 Boost Pay and read The Bystander There are many churches here. The M. E., pastored by Rev. Logan, the St. Johns Episcopal, pastored by Father J. Williams. It is doing well. Father Williams is a busy man as he is editor of the Monitor, the only colored paper here. The St. John's A. M. E., pastored by Rev. Williams. They have moved from their old church to a new location, where they bought the old skating rink and have converted that building into a church. They were preparing for a rally. The Mt. Zion Baptist church, pastored by our good friend, Rev. W. F. Botts, who has been struggling for several years to build a new church. They have been in the basement, but about one month ago decided to make a drive over the top. The State White Association offered them $10,000 if they would raise a like amount within 15 days, so Bro. Botts marshaled his hundreds of his best members into work and soliciting bands an on the last day at midnight they raised $10,714.00 in actual cash, and what shouting and joy to the hearts of those Christian workers, the largest amount ever raised in a 15 day single rally perhaps in the U. S. among colored people. We congratulate Rev. Botts and his faithful members. The secret societies of all kinds are doing well. Dr. Hutton and Dr. Edward are still practicing here. The People's Drug Store has moved two doors south, doing nicely. There are several lawyers here, but did not get their names, as was the case with the dentists and physicians. MODEL TOWN CONSTRUCTED EXCLUSIVELY FOR NEGROES. Portsmouth, Va.—A model town constructed by the government exclusively for Negroes was formally opened with ceremonies at Truxton, Va., as the new town is known, took its place on the map as a suburb of this city. Built primarily for war purposes to house employees at the great Hampton Roads naval base, the 224 buildings in the little town will not be sold immediately by the government, but will be rented at from $16 to $19 monthly. The town is one of the twenty-four housing projects the United States Housing Corporation is rapidly completing throughout the country for the government. All these projects represent a returnable value of $25,000,000 and consist of a total of 6,000 houses and sixty-four apartments, which by the end of June will be returning $2,500,000 a year in rentals to the government. Final disposition of the property rests with congress.—Associated Negro Press. DR. EMMETT J. SCOTT GOES TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Washington, D. C., June 7.—At the regular meeting of the board of trustees of Howard University, Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, was elected secretary-treasurer of the University. The new official enters actively upon his duties July 1. During the period of the war Dr. Scott has been serving most capably as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, advising in matters affecting colored troops and civilians, and accomplished much good in adjusting the manifold problems growing out of the relations of the colored people to the War Department and the activities designed to aid the nation to win the great conflict for liberty and democracy. Through his tactful handling of countless delicate problems and the many satisfactory results achieved, he has won the confidence and esteem of the 12,000 colored Americans he was chosen to represent The selection of Dr. Scott now as the executive officer of Howard University is regarded as a most fortunate one in all respects, and is viewed with great enthusiasm by the friends of the school, white as well as colored. It is felt that the acquisition of Dr. Scott as a member of the staff of the leading institution of the land for the higher and professional training of the Nego brings to its support a new and powerful influence for advancement along both educational and material lines. For nearly twenty years Dr. Scott has been the administrative force at Tuskegee Institute, and up to the time of the death of its illustrious founder he was Dr. Booker T. Washington's right-hand man and confidential assistant. The ripe experience and broad acquaintanceship gained by Dr. Scott by reason of his long connection with Tuskegee Institute—international in its scope—will stand him in good stead in looking after the heavy responsibilities that will be entrusted to his keeping at this important center of civilization where real leaders of the race are to be developed. His new post is deemed a merited promotion, as it affords him a larger field for usefulness to the whole people, and he has been the recipient since Tuesday of many messages of congratulation and good will from representative white and colored friends all over the country. Dr. Scott's resignation as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, effective June 30, has been announced.—Associated Negro Press. From all indications, it seems that the great national event of the "Passing of Booze" will occur on schedule time, July first. At least, those who are most concerned, the brewers, distillers and saloonists, are preparing for nothing different. They may be talking THE PASSING OF BOOZE. THE FIRST WORLD WAR Perry Brothers In Big Revival Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. B. Perry will be back in our city Wednesday, June 18th, and will assist his brother. Rev. H. A. Perry, in his revival now going on at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Last year people hopefully, but as fast as they can they are shutting off the faucets and clearing out the refrigerators, and preparing to take off the white packets and aprons. The one big thing about all this, so far as we are concerned, the states where we live in large numbers, and where the thing called "drink" has been discontinued for any length of time, we are the most prosperous and aggressive; the morality is high and the good will between the people of both races is commendable. If this is any argument for continuing the traffic, "eyes have not seen or ears heard."—Associated Negro Press. BUXTON NEWS. There are several reasons why Buxton news have not been showing up in the Bystander, but we are glad that those reasons have somewhat been adjusted, and from now on we hope to have Buxton news in each issue. All who have news items to enter may bring them to the Y. M. C. A. The K. of P. Lodge held their memorial services in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium, Rev. J. J. Evans officiating, The Buxton Band led the K. of P.'s and Household of Ruth to the cemetery and back. On their return they had their photograph struck. Any one wishing one of these photographs may leave their order with J. E. Mills at Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Minnie Clay and baby are doing fine at this writing. He is some boy. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl. Both mother and baby doing fine at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Clennie Carter received a visit from the stork last Wednesday. The old bird left a fine girl. Buxton citizens are making big preparations for a grand home coming welcome celebration in honor of the boys who have returned from over seas and home camys. The date will be the 18th of June. On last Monday night the Mt. Zion church gave a grand reception to welcome their new pastor, Rev. Boyd, of Fort Worth, Texas. It was largely attended. The program was excellent, consisting of addresses of welcome from the various officers and club of said church; also many beautiful soirs and other musical numbers. Dr. E. A. Carter gave a splendid address welcoming Rev. Boyd to our community." Tom Seavers and family have moved to Des Moines. The St. John A. M. E. church gave a grand farewell reception in honor of Mrs. French Brown, who is leaving here to make her future home in Des Moines. Her many friends regret to lose her. Her husband expects to follow soon. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oliver entertained the Mission Circle Thursday evening. A good crowd was present and success was reported. Also Deacon and Mrs. C. Noah entertained the Circle Saturday night and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. A neat little sum was realized. The president is more than pleased at the success from these socials. The next meet will be at the church. Rev. Nott arrived in the city Saturday and preached a soul stirring sermon for us Sunday a. m. Sunday evening the B. Y. P. U. had a lovely program crowded all around the church in automobiles in order to hear Rev. J. B. Perry sing and preach. All are invited to hear and assist the Perry Brothers in this great campaign for Christ and man. It was short but good. The program consisted of papers, solos and short talks and music. Much credit is due those who took part in the affair. Bro. Theodore Jones had the opening address, which was good, and the paper read by Bro. S. H. Jones on "Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother," was more than pleasing to the audience. The missionary made some encouraging remarks, which was enjoyed by the union. The president, Bro. H. Brown, expressed his thanks to both old and young who took part in the program and those present to hear and contribute to the cause. Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks entertained Rev. Nott at Sunday winner. Rev. Nott will look after the church until we call a pastor. He left Tuesday noon for the Sunday school convention at Cedar Rapids. The club of the N. A. A. C. P. is still trying to make a success. The K. & D. of Tabor will hold their annual sermon Sunday at 2:30 o'clock at the church. Rev. Woods will preach for us. The sick are still improving Mrs. A. J. Jackson was called to Milan, Mo., Saturday by the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Adams. She returned Tuesday afternoon. Little Miss Josephine Smith had a few of her little friends out for dinner Sunday. Mrs. Ama Keeney entertained Mrs. Harold Brown and family at dinner. Mrs. Wm. Noah and daughter Viola and several other girls went to the High Water Sunday afternoon. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden received a letter from her son Omer of Chicago, who has been sick for some time, stating he is improving and able to go to work again. Mrs. B. B. Biker and her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Ousley, were out Sunday; also Mrs. Wm. Starkey. Mr. N. Jeter and family were Mystic visitors Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie Jeter has moved from So 19th St. to So. 20th St. Subseribe for the Bystander. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Tuskegee, Ala., June 7.—With the approach of the time for the annual meeting of the National Negro Business League, which is to be held in St Louis, Missouri, August 13, 14 and 15, plans are shaping up very rapidly for the program, which as Mr. Emmett J. Scott, the secretary, says will follow the general idea of reconstruction. It is also significant that Mr. William D'Arey, president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, has agreed to deliver an address during the League's meeting. Mr. D'Arey is one of the foremost figures in the advertising world and his message will serve as an inspiration and an encouragement to the League's delegates. Mr. Allen W. Clarke, secretary of the National Clean-Up and Paint-Up Bureau, who has cooperated with the League during the last three years in encouraging the Health Week Campaign, will also deliver one of the addresses. Mr. Clarke gave the three silver cups which were awarded in 1917 for the best Health Week Campaign, and he will present the cups this year himself. President A. E. Malone Secretary H. A. Smith of the St Negro Business League re have never seen such a spirit of enthusiasm and co-operation as is manifested on the part of the St. Louis citizens over the approaching League's meeting. FIFTY YEARS OF HOWARD UNI VERSITY. Commencement Exercises at Race's Foremost Institution for Higher Education—Degrees Conferred Upon 112 Graduates—Inspiring Addresses by Secretary Lane and Bishop Harding—Dr. Durkee's Phenomenal Progress. By R. W. Thompson. (Special to The Bystander.) Washington, D. C., June 7.—Under ideal skies and amid stately clims on the broad campus, the fiftht annual commencement of Howard University was held Wednesday afternoon, with the largest attendance known in many years. President J. Stanley Durkee, making his first appearance an occasion of this kind, was greeted with prolonged applause when he arose to begin the impressive ceremonies. The procession, including the graduating classes, the faculty and the Alumni of the University, was a glint of bright colors in the sunlight as it wended its way across the greensward from Carnegie Library to the al fresco auditorium near Clark Hall. The scene was picturesque and imposing. Secretary Lane and Bishop Harding Give Wise Counsel The orator of the day was the Hon. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, the branch of the government having control of the University. In his able address, Secretary Lane emphasized the futility of force and unlawful acts in the solution of great social and economic questions and counselled his hearers to appeal to the power of time and right systems of education to bring permanent peace among peoples and nations. The present unrest throughout the land he attributed to the too prevalent desire of groups of individuals to get something without work. No enduring success nor any real happiness can be built upon a foundation of idleness or any get-rich-quick nostrum. The Secretary laid stress upon the value of good citizenship, of the necessity for practical training to meet the responsibilities of life, and gave as a pertinent example of the failure of false standards in the striving for power, the downfall of the autocratic German Empire. The Right Reverend Alfred Harding, Bishop of Washington, was introduced by Dr. Durkee, and spoke along the lines laid down by Secretary Lane. He declared service to humanity to be the royal road to progress and happiness. He paid a glowing tribute to the valor, skill and loyalty displayed by the colored soldiers who aided in the recent war for liberty and democracy, and insisted that the Stars and Stripes should wave for all Americans alike, from ocean to ocean. He was proud of the record made by the millions of Negroes since emancipation, and lauded Howard University as one of the uplifting agencies that would continue to leaven the lump of intellectual and moral darkness that make for the hardships and inequalities with which the social and economic leaders of the age have to deal. Both Secretary Lane and Bishop Harding were liberally applauded. Music was furnished by a section of the regimental band of the 368th Infantry, and patriotic airs were played at intervals throughout the program, including "The Star Spangled Banner," which brought the immense throng to its feet in spontaneous enthusiasm. Rev. Walter H. Brooks delivered the invocation and Rev. A. C. Garner pronounced the benediction. President Durkee Confers Degrees. The best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents THE PERISCOPE Call of the Soul. The call of the soul is expressed in a manner that is seldom seen, in a short poem written by Professor Pearson, vice president of the Georgia State Industrial College, and reproduced in a recent issue of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. The expression is worthy of the full page devoted to displaying it by the Southwestern, and cannot be too generally read and remembered. Here it is, with the title: Voice of the Negro Soldier. When I return from foreign shade and shore, My native land with joy behond once more, If I have been a soldier true and brave, Risked limb and life my country dear to save. Yea, nations all from autocratic greed That they be wholly free in state and creed— While Father, Mother made and conserved food, And war bonds bought in loyal, cheerful mood— I will not ask for houses, favors, praise. As we resume the toil and peace of former days. But that you lift the cursed racial ban, Grant me the rights of any other man. —Associated Negro Press. from the Medical College by Dean E. A. Ballock; from the School of Law by Acting Dean William H. Richards. Presentation of Prizes. In addition to the presentation of diplomas, President Durkee awarded the following prizes: Alpha Kappa Sorority prize, highest scholarship, Miss Jennie Mustapha; Senior Fellowship in Physics at Clark University, Worcester, Mass., valued at $300, Kelly Miller, Jr.; Cyclopedic dictionary from a Chicago publishing house, highest general average, George Arthur Parker; public speaking, Edward M. Johnson; Interneship, Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia, Miss Sarah Ella Maria Kinner; Interneship, Freedmen's Hospital, (in order of standing in competitive examination), Jonathan Richard Contee Cook, Archie Royal Fleming, Herbert Owen Matthews, Harold Counsellor Stratton, Lawrence Waters Jack Jr., Henry James Austin, John Benjamin Walker and Charles Henry Boyd; the E. D. Williston prize for highest mark in obstetrics, Jonathan Richard Contee Cook. A prize from the French class was presented in French by Prof. Lochard. Changes in Faculty and Official Staff. During the wek beginning May 28th, the several departments held class functions, including a reunion luncheon and field day athletics by the Alumni, and an "At Home" to the Class of '19 by President and Mrs. Durkee. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Dr. Durkee in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on Sunday. The Board of Trustees Tuesday announced the election of the following members of the faculty and official staff: Secretary-Treasurer, Emmet J. Scott; Dean of School of Liberal Arts, Carter G. Woodson; Registrar and Professor in Education, Dwight O. W. Holmes; Acting Dean of Women and instructor in Physical Education for Women, Miss Helen Tuck; Dean of Men and Professor of Economics, Edward L. Parks; Dean of School of Commerce and Finance and PProfessor of Commercial and International Law, George W. Cook; Dean of Junior College and Professor of Sociology, Kelly Miller. Ground will be broken in a few days for the new building on the east side of the campus, to be the home of the School of Theology, forming the nucleus of a new center in this vicinity, and many other substantial improvements are in contemplation. "The Greater Howard University," planned by the ever-progressive President Durkee, is moving rapidly toward a realization. Booze Is Not a Good Cure. From the Ames Iowa Intelligencer. When a man comes to you all doubled up with pain and declares he will die in your presence unless you procure him a drink of whiskey, send him to a doctor or else give him a dose of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is a mistaken notion among a whole lot of people that booze is the best remedy for colic and stomach ache, Poison for Rabbit Poisoning by means of phosphorized grain is said to be an effective means of checking the increase of rabbits in certain parts of the British colonies. Morgan & Elliston When you are in the City do not fail to see the old Reliable Barbers 1100 CENTER STREET THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd Historical Road XXV No. 51 EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS (By John L. Thompson.) This city is one of the oldest established on the Missouri river. Council Bluffs, so named because in the early period of the state the Indians would hold their tribal council here, where several tribes chiefs with the American Indian agents would hold council and fix their boundary lines between different tribes. It was here that the great Mormon exodus across the American desert led by Brigham Young stopped a year on their pilgrimage from Navoo, Ill., to Salt Lake City. We have here about 1,000 colored people, two churches, the A. M. E., pastored by Rev. N. R. Rhonenee, a native of Jamaica. He is doing well. He will chronicle the Bluffs news this year. The Baptist church, pastored by Rev. M. Jackson. He is in a struggle to finish his church. They are plastering it now and hope to be in it by July 4th. Mr. N. C. Lyon has left the hotel and is now working for a shoe store. Mr. N. P. Herrington is now working for a humber mill. Mr. M. Stewart is still at the Elks Club. His wife is running a first class hair dressing parlor at 623 W. Broadway. Mr. W. H. Birlsong is beautifying his nice property. He is doing well. Sylvester Anderson is truck gardening on several acres in the out edge of the city, doing nicely. Mrs. C. H. McDonald is still at the same place, doing well with her rooming house. She has all engineers and firemen crews. Her only daughter is a graduate and is now working in the Orkin large dry goods store. Mr. A. Gamble is still running on the railroad. Mr. Chas Burke has bought a nice home at 1317 Broadway. Mr. C. A. Fearman, S. Talbert and Wm. Talbert own their homes and doing well. Mr. M. E. Lona and Mrs. L. Paterson are also doing well. Mr. J. T. Royston is night baggagemen at the Chicago & Northwest depot, a very responsible position, and he is a fine young man to meet. He has held this position for the past two years. Mr. A. S. Hall is running the only restaurant and boarding house on West Broadway. See his adv. elsewhere in this paper. Across the river into Omaha was our next stop. Here is a large commercial city of 175,000 people, of which about 12,000 are colored. Many are doing well. Mr. D. G. Russell is still operating his hotel, pool hall and barber shop on Cummings St. and is doing a big business. G. W. Levert is still in the hand laundry business on 13th and Howard St. He was formerly a Council Bluffs citizen. A. L. Anderson, formerly from Oseeola, Iowa, is still living on his acreage in the suburbs of the city, doing nicely. He is a good race man. Allen Jones, formerly of Clarinda, is still in the undertaking business. He is now doing well. He owns a beautiful modern home on 25th and Ohio. Allen and his amiable wife are a rising young couple whose influence will soon be felt in this city. Geo. W. Woods, a former Des Moines boy, is still working for the Tweed Real Estate firm and he has bought himself a beautiful modern home on Pinckney St. and is an active member of the A. M. E. church. His good wife entertained yeah editor at dinner Sunday. He and his wife wish to be remembered by the Des Moines people. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. La Cour, another Des Moines family, are here doing nicely. The two own a beautiful modern home on Maple St. Their daughter Marguerite is an accomplished young lady, highly respected. Mr. L. S. Brown is another former Des Moines man who is out here. He is working at the Yeoman of America building, doing fairly well, although he sometimes thinks of coming back to Des Moines. His daughters are in the high school. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shackelford, who recently left Des Moines for Omaha, is working the photograph business with the famous Indian photographer, Rhineheart, and is doing well. They wish to be remembered to their old Iowa friends. John James is still clerk in the U. S. mail service in the postoffice. Mrs. Lillian Bailey is still here. She was formerly from Ottumwa, Mrs. N. P. Patton is still running her hotel, which is still crowded. Mr. J. S. Bell is operating a hotel. C. R. Tramble, formerly of Council Bluffs, has opened up a fine first class cafe at 107 S. 14th St. It is indeed the finest in Omaha. Miss Gertrude Lucas, formerly a teacher in Buxton, is here employed in a large store. Mr. H. F. McClure is in the real estate and abstract business, doing nicely. He is a fine young man VIVIAN L. JONES Formerly of JONES & SAMUELS Announces His temporarily doing business at Harbach's establishment, 6th and Center. Telephone Market 830-824 Residence Walnut 7404 Boost Pay and read The Bystander There are many churches here. The M. E., pastored by Rev. Logan, the St. Johns Episcopal, pastored by Father J. Williams. It is doing well. Father Williams is a busy man as he is editor of the Monitor, the only colored paper here. The St. John's A. M. E., pastored by Rev. Williams. They have moved from their old church to a new location, where they bought the old skating rink and have converted that building into a church. They were preparing for a rally. The Mt. Zion Baptist church, pastored by our good friend, Rev. W. F. Botts, who has been struggling for several years to build a new church. They have been in the basement, but about one month ago decided to make a drive over the top. The State White Association offered them $10,000 if they would raise a like amount within 15 days, so Bro. Botts marshaled his hundreds of his best members into work and soliciting bands an on the last day at midnight they raised $10,714.00 in actual cash, and what shouting and joy to the hearts of those Christian workers, the largest amount ever raised in a 15 day single rally perhaps in the U. S. among colored people. We congratulate Rev. Botts and his faithful members. The secret societies of all kinds are doing well. Dr. Hutton and Dr. Edward are still practicing here. The People's Drug Store has moved two doors south, doing nicely. There are several lawyers here, but did not get their names, as was the case with the dentists and physicians. MODEL TOWN CONSTRUCTED EXCLUSIVELY FOR NEGROES. Portsmouth, Va.—A model town constructed by the government exclusively for Negroes was formally opened with ceremonies at Truxton, Va., as the new town is known, took its place on the map as a suburb of this city. Built primarily for war purposes to house employees at the great Hampton Roads naval base, the 224 buildings in the little town will not be sold immediately by the government, but will be rented at from $16 to $19 monthly. The town is one of the twenty-four housing projects the United States Housing Corporation is rapidly completing throughout the country for the government. All these projects represent a returnable value of $25,000,000 and consist of a total of 6,000 houses and sixty-four apartments, which by the end of June will be returning $2,500,000 a year in rentals to the government. Final disposition of the property rests with congress.—Associated Negro Press. DR. EMMETT J. SCOTT GOES TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Washington, D. C., June 7.-At the regular meeting of the board of trustees of Howard University, Dr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, was elected secretary-treasurer of the University. The new official enters actively upon his duties July 1. During the period of the war Dr. Scott has been serving most capably as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, advising in matters affecting colored troops and civilians, and accomplished much good in adjusting the manifold problems growing out of the relations of the colored people to the War Department and the activities designed to aid the nation to win the great conflict for liberty and democracy. Through his tactful handling of countless delicate problems and the many satisfactory results achieved, he has won the confidence and esteem of the 12,000 colored Americans he was chosen to represent. The selection of Dr. Scott now as the executive officer of Howard University is regarded as a most fortunate one in all respects, and is viewed with great enthusiasm by the friends of the school, white as well as colored. It is felt that the acquisition of Dr. Scott as a member of the staff of the leading institution of the land for the higher and professional training of the Nego brings to its support a new and powerful influence for advancement along both educational and material lines. For nearly twenty years Dr. Scott has been the administrative force at Tuskegee Institute, and up to the time of the death of its illustrious founder he was Dr. Booker T. Washington's right-hand man and confidential assistant. The ripe experience and broad acquaintanceship gained by Dr. Scott by reason of his long connection with Tuskegee Institute—international in its scope—will stand him in good stead in looking after the heavy responsibilities that will be entrusted to his keeping at this important center of civilization where real leaders of the race are to be developed. His new post is deemed a merited promotion, as it affords him a larger field for usefulness to the whole people, and he has been the recipient since Tuesday of many messages of congratulation and good will from representative white and colored friends all over the country. Dr. Scott's resignation as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, effective June 30, has been announced.—Associated Negro Press. From all indications, it seems that the great national event of the "Passing of Booze" will occur on schedule time, July first. At least, those who are most concerned, the brewers, distillers and saloonists, are preparing for nothing different. They may be talking THE PASSING OF BOOZE. DES MOINLS, 1OWA, FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1919. THE FIRST WEDDING OF THE MARRIAGE OF JOHN A. BROWN AND JOHN A. BROWN Perry Brothers In Big Revival Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. B. Perry will be back in our city Wednesday, June 18th, and will assist his brether. Rev. H. A. Perry, in his revival now going on at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Last year people hopefully, but as fast as they can they are shutting off the faucets and clearing out the refrigerators, and preparing to take off the white packets and aprons. The one big thing about all this, so far as we are concerned, the states where we live in large numbers, and where the thing called "drink" has been discontinued for any length of time, we are the most prosperous and aggressive; the morality is high and the good will between the people of both races is commendable. If this is any argument for continuing the traffic, "eyes have not seen or cars heard."—Associated Negro Press. BUXTON NEWS. There are several reasons why Buxton news have not been showing up in the Bystander, but we are glad that those reasons have somewhat been adjusted, and from now on we hope to have Buxton news in each issue. All who have news items to enter may bring them to the Y. M. C. A. The K. of P. Lodge held their memorial services in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium, Rev. J. J. Evans officiating. The Buxton Band led the K. of P.'s and Household of Ruth to the cemetery and back. On their return they had their photograph struck. Any one wishing one of these photographs may leave their order with J. E. Mills at Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Minnie Clay and baby are doing fine at this writing. He is some boy. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl'. Both mother and baby doing fine at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Clennie Carter received a visit from the stork last Wednesday. The old bird left a fine girl. Buxton citizens are making big preparations for a grand home coming welcome celebration in honor of the boys who have returned from over seas and home camps. The date will be the 18th of June. On last Monday night the Mt. Zion church gave a grad reception to welcome their new pastor, Rev. Boyd, of Fort Worth, Texas. It was largely attended. The program was excellent, consisting of addresses of welcome from the various officers and club of said church; also many beautiful songs and other musical numbers. Dr. E. A. Carter gave a splendid address welcoming Rev. Boyd to our community. Tom Seavers and family have moved to Des Moines. The St. John A. M. E. church gave a grand farewell reception in honor of Mrs. French Brown, who is leaving here to make her future home in Des Moines. Her many friends regret to lose her. Her husband expects to follow soon. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oliver entertained the Mission Circle Thursday evening. A good crowd was present and success was reported. Also Deacon and Mrs. C. Noah entertained the Circle Saturday night and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. A neat little sum was realized. The president is more than pleased at the success from these socials. The next meet will be at the church. Rev. Nott arrived in the city Saturday and preached a soul stirring sermon for us Sunday a. m. Sunday evening the B. Y. P. U. had a lovely program. crowded all around the church in automobiles in order to hear Rev. J. B. Perry sing and preach. All are invited to hear and assist the Perry Brothers in this great campaign for Christ and man. It was short but good. The program consisted of papers, solos and short talks and music. Much credit is due those who took part in the affair. Bro. Theodore Jones had the opening address, which was good, and the paper read by Bro. S. H. Jones on "Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother," was more than pleasing to the audience. The missionary made some encouraging remarks, which was enjoyed by the union. The president, Bro. H. Brown, expressed his thanks to both old and young who took part in the program and those present to hear and contribute to the cause. Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks entertained Rev. Nott at Sunday winner. Rev. Nott will look after the church until we call a pastor. He left Tuesday noon for the Sunday school convention at Cedar Rapids. The club of the N. A. A. C. P. is still trying to make a success. The K. & D. of Tabor will hold their annual sermon Sunday at 2:30 o'clock at the church. Rev. Woods will preach for us. The sick are still improving. Mrs. A. J. Jackson was called to Milan, Mo., Saturday by the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Adams. She returned Tuesday afternoon. Little Miss Josephine Smith had a few of her little friends out for dinner Sunday. Mrs. Ama Keeney entertained Mrs. Harold Brown and family at dinner. Mrs. Wm. Noah and daughter Viola and several other girls went to the High Water Sunday afternoon. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden received a letter from her son Omer of Chicago, who has been sick for some time, stating he is improving and able to go to work again. Mrs. B. B. Biker and her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Ousley, were out Sunday; also Mrs. Wm. Starkey. Mr. N. Jeter and family were Mystic visitors Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie Jeter has moved from So. 19th St. to So. 20th St. Subscribe for the Bystander. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE Tuskegee, Ala., June 7.—With the approach of the time for the annual meeting of the National Negro Business League, which is to be held in St Louis, Missouri, August 13, 14 and 15, plans are shaping up very rapidly for the program, which as Mr. Emmett J. Scott, the secretary, says will follow the general idea of reconstruction. It is also significant that Mr. William D'Arey, president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, has agreed to deliver an address during the League's meeting. Mr. D'Arey is one of the foremost figures in the advertising world and his message will serve as an inspiration and an encouragement to the League's delegates. Mr. Allon W. Clarke, secretary of the National Clean-Up and Paint-Up Bureau, who has cooperated with the League during the last three years in encouraging the Health Week Campaign, will also deliver one of the addresses. Mr. Clarke gave the three silver cups which were awarded in 1917 for the best Health Week Campaign, and he will present the cups this year himself. President A. E. Mulone Secretary H. A. Smith of the St. Negro Business League re have never seen such a spirit of enthusiasm and co-operation as is manifested on the part of the St. Louis citizens over the approaching League's meeting. FIFTY YEARS OF HOWARD UNI VERSITY. Commencement Exercises at Race's Foremost Institution for Higher Education—Degrees Conferred Upon 112 Graduates—Inspiring Addresses by Secretary Lane and Bishop Harding—Dr. Durkee's Phenomenal Progress. (Special to The Bystander.) Washington, D. C., June 7.—Under ideal skies and amid stately elms on the broad campus, the fiftieth annual commencement of Howard University was held Wednesday afternoon, with the largest attendance known in many years. President J. Stanley Durkee, making his first appearance in an occasion of this kind, was greeted with prolonged applause when he arose to begin the impressive ceremonies. The procession, including the graduating classes, the faculty and the Alumni of the University, was a glint of bright colors in the sunlight as it wended its way across the greensward from Carnegie Library to the al fresco auditorium near Clark Hall. The scene was picturesque and imposing. Secretary Lane and Bishop Harding Give Wise Counsel The orator of the day was the Hon. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, the branch of the government having control of the University. In his able address, Secretary Lane emphasized the futility of force and unlawful acts in the solution of great social and economic questions and counselled his hearers to appeal to the power of time and right systems of education to bring permanent peace among peoples and nations. The present unrest throughout the land he attributed to the too prevalent desire of groups of individuals to get something without work. No enduring success nor any real happiness can be bult upon a foundation of idleness or any get-rich-quick nostrum. The Secretary laid stress upon the value of good citizenship, of the necessity for practical training to meet the responsibilities of life, and gave as a pertinent example of the failure of false standards in the striving for power, the downfall of the autocratic German Empire. The Right Reverend Alfred Harding, Bishop of Washington, was introduced by Dr. Durkee, and spoke along the lines laid down by Secretary Lane. He declared service to humanity to be the royal road to progress and happiness. He paid a glowing tribute to the valor, skill and loyalty displayed by the colored soldiers who aided in the recent war for liberty and democracy, and insisted that the Stars and Stripes should wave for all Americans alike, from ocean to ocean. He was proud of the record made by the millions of Negroes since emancipation, and lauded Howard University as one of the uplifting agencies that would continue to leaven the lump of intellectual and moral darkness that make for the hardships and inequalities with which the social and economic leaders of the age have to deal. Both Secretary Lane and Bishop Harding were liberally applauded. Music was furnished by a section of the regimental band of the 368th Infantry, and patriotic airs were played at intervals throughout the program, including "The Star Spangled Banner," which brought the immense throng to its feet in spontaneous enthusiasm. Rev. Walter H. Brooks delivered the invocation and Rev. A. C. Garner pronounced the benediction. President Durkee Confers Degrees. ```markdown ``` The best advertising medium to rechcolored people in the west Price Five Cents THE PERISCOPE Call of the Soul. The call of the soul is expressed in a manner that is seldom seen, in a short poem written by Professor Pearson, vice president of the Georgia State Industrial College, and reproduced in a recent issue of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. The expression is worthy of the full page devoted to displaying it by the Southwestern, and cannot be too generally read and remembered. Here it is, with the title: Voice of the Negro Soldier. When I return from foreign shade and shore, My native land with joy behind once more, If I have been a soldier true and brave, Risked limb and life my country dear to save. Yea, nations all from autocratic greed That they be wholly free in state and creed— While Father, Mother made and conserved food, And war bonds bought in loyal, cheerful mood— I will not ask for houses, favors, praise. As we resume the toil and peace of former days former days, But that you lift the cursed racial ban, Grant me the rights of any other man. —Associated Negro Press. from the Medical College by Dean E. A. Ballock; from the School of Law by Acting Dean William H. Richards. Presentation of Prizes. In addition to the presentation of diplomas, President Durkee awarded the following prizes: Alpha Kappa Sorority prize, highest scholarship, Miss Jennie Mustapha; Senior Fellowship in Physics at Clark University, Worcester, Mass., valued at $300, Kelly Miller, Jr.; Cyclopedic dictionary from a Chicago publishing house, highest general average, George Arthur Parker; public speaking, Edward M. Johnson; Internship, Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia, Miss Sarah Ella Marie Kinner; Internship, Freedmen's Hospital, (in order of standing in competitive examination), Jonathan Richard Contee Cook, Archie Royal Fleming, Herbert Owen Matthews, Harold Counsellor Stratton, Lawrence Waters Jack Jr., Henry James Austin, John Benjamin Walker and Charles Henry Boyd; the E. D. Williston prize for highest mark in obstetrics, Jonathan Richard Contee Cook. A prize from the French class was presented in French by Prof. Lochard. Changes in Faculty and Official Staff. During the week beginning May 28th, the several departments held class functions, including a reunion luncheon and field day athletics by the Alumni, and an "At Home" to the Class of '19 by President and Mrs. Durkee. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Dr. Durkee in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on Sunday. The Board of Trustees Tuesday announced the election of the following members of the faculty and official staff: Secretary-Treasurer, Emmet J. Scott; Dean of School of Liberal Arts, Carter G. Woodson; Registrar and Professor in Education, Dwight O. W. Holmes; Acting Dean of Women and instructor in Physical Education for Women, Miss Helen Tuck; Dean of Men and Professor of Economics, Edward L. Parks; Dean of School of Commerce and Finance and PProfessor of Commercial and International Law, George W. Cook; Dean of Junior College and Professor of Sociology, Kelly Miller. Ground will be broken in a few days for the new building on the east side of the campus, to be the home of the School of Theology, forming the nucleus of a new center in this vicinity, and many other substantial improvements are in contemplation. "The Greater Howard University," planned by the ever-progressive President Durkee, is moving rapidly toward a realization. Booze Is Not a Good Cure. From the Ames Iowa Intelligencer. When a man comes to you all doubled up with pain and declares he will die in your presence unless you procure him a drink of whiskey, send him to a doctor or else give him a dose of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is a mistaken notion among a whole lot of people that booze is the best remedy for colic and stomach ache. Poison for Rabbits Poisoning by means of phosphorized grain is said to be an effective means of checking the increase of rabbits in certain parts of the British colonies. Morgan & Elliston When you are in the City do not fail to see the old Reliable Barbers 1100 CENTER STREET LANDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MODES, Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, Walnut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. 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We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. Write the news of all and lay aside your personal whims or ideas. This notice applies to all writers, contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write only upon one side of paper, write a plain hand and spell accurately. Do not send in names of persons at parties event. Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon classes, all societies, all religious denominations should be recognized. S imply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. We have correspondents in the following towns: HARRY H. CLEAVELAND AND HARRY W. COZAD, attorneys for subscribers, under name or designation of Bituminous Casualty Exchange, with principal office at Rock Island, Illinois. Whereas, there has been filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a statement under oath by Harry H. Cleaveland and Harry W. Cozad, attorneys for subscribers, under name or designation of Bituminous Casualty Exchange, with principal office at Rock Island, Illinois, where such subscribers propose to exchange contracts of indemnity among themselves, as permitted by the provisions of Chapter 180. Aets of the Thirty-seventh General Assembly of Iowa, in force July 4, 1917, showing condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1918, and whereas said statement shows that said Harry H. Cleaveland and Harry W. Cozad, attorneys in fact, have fully complied with the provisions of said act: Therefore, in pursuance of law, I, A. C. SAVAGE, Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that Harry H. Cleaveland and Harry W. Cozad, attorneys of Bituminous Casualty Exchange, with principal office at Rock Island, in the state of Illinois, are entitled to act in the State of Iowa, in accordance with the laws thereof, so far as he may be legally empowered by his letters of appointment, for the individuals firms and corporations constituting the subscribers in the exchange of recolocal or inter-insurance contracts against loss by Workmen's Compensation until the first day of March, 1920. 1st. The aggregate income for the year 1918, to be ..... 2d. The aggregate expenditures for the year 1918, to be ..... 3d. The aggregate amount of the Assets December 31, 1918, to be ..... 4th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, December 31, 1918, to be ..... 27,603.41 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Des Moines, this 9th day of June, 1919. A. C. SAVAGE, (Seal) Commissioner of Insurance. ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICATION of the NIAGARA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Located at New York, in the State of New York. Whereas, the above named company has filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a sworn statement showing its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1918, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance, Therefore, in pursuance of law, I, A. C. SAVAGE, Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State of Iowa, by agents properly appointed and duly licensed, as required by law, until the first day of March, 1920. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, December 31, 1918, to be ..... $1,000,000.00 2d. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1918, to be ..... 6,832,063.91 3d. The aggregate expenditure of said Company for tures of said Company for the year 1918, to be ..... 5,739,427.95 4th. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, December 31, 1918, to be ..... 10,286,583.97 5th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, December 31, 1918, to be ..... 6,169,477.44 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Des Moines, this 3rd day of April, 1919. A. C. SAVAGE, (Seal) Commissioner of Insurance. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICATION of the BUILDERS & MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY, Located at Chicago, in the State of Illinois. Whereas, the above named company has filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a sworn statement showing its condition on the thirtieth day of April, 1919, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance, Therefore, in pursuance of law, I, A.C. SAVAGE, Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Workmen's Compensation Insurance in the State of Iowa, by agents properly appointed and duly licensed, as required by law, until the first day of March, 1920. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, April 30, 1919, to be ..... Mutual 2d. The aggregate income of said Company for the period of 16 months ending April 30, 1919, to be $ 177,301.39 3d. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the period of 16 months ending April 30, 1919, to be ..... 112,602.95 4th. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, April 30, 1919, to be 107,193.52 5th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, April 30, 1919, to be 29,136.12 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Des Moines, this 6th day of June, 1919. A. C. SAVAGE, (Seal) Commissioner of Insurance. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Des Moines ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICATION of the U. S. BRANCH OF NORWEGIAN GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY, Located at 80 Maiden Lane, New York, in the State of New York. Whereas, the above named company has filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a sworn statement showing its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1918, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance, Therefore, in pursuance of law, I. A. C. SAVAGE, Commissioner of Insur- ance Company is authorized to transact the business of Liability and Casualty Insurance in the State of Iowa, by agents properly appointed and duly licensed, as required by law, until the first day of March, 1920. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, December 31, 1918, to be, Statutory Deposit ..... $ 200,000.00 2d. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1918, to be ..... 2,872,092.68 3d. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1918, to be ..... 1,678,916.77 4th. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, December 31, 1918, to be ..... 3,700,022.35 5th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, December 31, 1918, of bid 1, we- . $ 200,000.00 me me . 2,872,092.68 di- or . 1,678,916.77 nt n- 8, . 3,700,022.35 nt n- ne ly ng 8, . 2,000,750.04 to be 2,286,79.24 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Des Moines, this 31st day of March, 1919. A. C. SAVAGE, (Seal) Commissioner of Insurance. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Des Moines ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICATION of F. H. MARTIN & CO. A. C. SAVAGE, (Seal) Commissioner of Insurance. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Des Moines ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUB- LICATION of F. H. MARTIN & CO., attorneys for subscribers, under name or designation of Consolidated Under- writers, with principal office at Kansas City, Missouri. Whereas, there has been filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a statement under oath by F. H. Martin & Co., attorney for subscribers, under name or designation of Consolidated Underwriters, with principal office at Kansas City, Missouri, where such subscribers propose to exchange contracts of indemnity among themselves, as permitted by the provisions of Chapter 180, Acts of the Thirty-seventh General Assembly of Iowa, in force July 4, 1917, showing condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1918, and whereas said statement shows that said F. H. Martin & Co., attorney in fact, has fully complied with the provisions of said act: Therefore, in pursuance of law, I. A. C. SAVAGE, Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that F. H. Martin & Co., attorney of Consolidated Underwriters, with principal office at Kansas City, in the State of Missouri, is entitled to act in the State of Iowa, in accordance with the laws thereof, so far as he may be legally empowered by his letters of appointment, for the individuals, firms and corporations constituting the subscribers in the exchange of reciprocal or inter-insurance contracts against loss by Casualty until the first day of March, 1920. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The aggregate income for the year 1918, to be $2,471,202.66 2d. The aggregate expendi- 31, 1918, to be ..... 1,668,154.94 4th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities, including the amount required to safely reinsure all out- standing risks, December 31, 1918, to be ..... 922,387.58 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Des Moines, this 17th day of May, 1919. A. C. SAVAGE, (Seal) Commissioner of Insurance. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Des Moines A. C. SAVAGE, (Seal) Commissioner of Insurance. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Des Moines ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICATION of the NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FIRE ASSOCIATION, Located at Seattle, in the State of Washington. Whereas, the above named company has filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a sworn statement showing its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1918, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. Therefore, in pursuance of law, I A. C. SAVAGE, Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire and Marine Insurance in the State of Iowa, by agents properly appointed and duly licensed, as required by law, until the first day of March, 1920. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, December 31, 1918, to be ..... Mutual 2d. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1918, to be ..... 1,105,175.37 3d. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1918, to be ..... 847,999.11 4th. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, December 31, 1918, to be ..... 892,339.39 5th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, December 31, 1918, to be ..... 892,339.39 of bid 1, ... Mutual ance ane . 1,105,175.37 di- or . 847,999.11 nt n- 8, . 892,339.39 nt x- ne y g 8, 31, 1918, to be ..... 4th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, December 31, 1918, to be ..... seal of office at Des Moines, this 4th day of June, 1919. A. C. SAVAGE, (Seal) Commissioner of Insurance. Mt. Zion Baptist church has just closed the most successful revival meeting that has been held in this city in forty years, this statement being verified by one of the oldest residents in Cedar Rapids. Under the management of Rev. Samuel R. Skelton, the race's leading evangelist, sixty-four persons were converted and reclaimed. Rev. Skelton is a wonderful preacher and singer and has learned the art of winning souls. The meeting began May 27 and closed June 8th and would have continued, but for the coming of the S. S. convention, which will be in session June 10-15. Rev. J. P. Sims of A. M. E. church immediately secured the services of Rev. Higher Prices Send Telephone Expenses Up About everything you buy costs more than before the war. High freight rates and unusually high wages have caused the prices of nearly all raw materials to rise far above normal. The increased cost of labor and raw materials have advanced the price of manufactured articles. Prices generally are at a higher level than before the war. We do not look for the price of labor and equipment to come down materially for several years. Higher prices for equipment and generally higher operating expenses have increased the cost of furnishing telephone service. Ford The Ford Model T One Ton Truck is in reality a necessity to the wide awake retail grocer, not only for the economic solution of the delivery problem, but for the bringing of goods from the docks or stations to his place of business, and for traversing the country and bringing in produce. For years the Ford One Ton Truck with its splendid manganese bronze worm-drive, powerful Ford Model T Motor, strong Vanadium steel frame, has been serving in every line of business activity, and we have yet to hear the first complaint as to rear axle trouble or motor trouble. It has the lowest purchase price on the market, and the cost of operating and maintaining is exceedingly small. In fact, the Ford One Ton Truck has become a business necessity. Leave your order with us without delay. We will give you prompt attention and assure you reasonably prompt delivery, and give you an after service that will insure your continuous operation of the Truck. Herring Motor Company WILLIAMS CAM STORE GROCERIES MEATS IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY LOCAL LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE CO. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY Skelton and they will hold a ten days meeting at the above named church Rev. F. B. Woodard, past Mt. Zion Bap tist church. IMPORTANT! MUSICIANS! An Initial Conference of Negro Musicians and Artists was held in Washington, D. C., May 1, 2, 3, 1919, with the view of meeting in Chicago, July 29, 30, 31, 1919. Object: To foster Negro talent; to labor for economic and educational betterment; to promote fellowship and stimulate radical expression. The organization desires the attendance of musicians and suggests that organizations be formed of your local group with the view to sending a representative. You are requested to reply as to your attitude and the possibility of at- and if you want provision made for a tending the Chicago meeting in July stopping place, etc. This information is to be sent to the secretary of the Chicago Local, Mrs. Maudelle Boussief, 4230 Champlain Ave., Chicago, Ill. Some of the persons associated with the Initial Conference are: Henry L Grant, president; Alice C. Simmons, secretary; Nora Daugaud-Holt, vice president; Deacon Johnson, treasurer. Advisory Board: R. Nathaniel Dett, Harry Burleigh, J. Rosemond Johnson, Roy W. Tibbs, Melville Charlton, Maude Cuney-Hare, Carl Diton, Clarence Gameron White, Nora Douglas-Holt, Walter H. Loving. When you have stiffness and soreness of the muscles, aching joints and find it difficult to move without pain try massaging the affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment. It will relieve the pain and make rest and sleep possible. <£e_ CHINAMAN CAN PLAY SNOW BALLEE, TOO ‘SS ‘ad rad a : [| ity 22 BELLY BAD BOYS! eos e: SZ | (GaN i] = or = &B IR Kr | - Le /* ve. [ag [2-3 ! iim . es ee we (you coin” t | - Weep (Baer Li | Po PSOE Sire): Gone wy Ve T | l = Alergy ils we fear = am ay fl FANN ai i : 55 Sie Rca Af" 1 GAR a. Se | Ace O a oe i ki \ hy ,S 3 Ory i i ft tee) “y Ga fee. ay bey TT : 5 Sass ay $e “ory hei gl ene Sere rch Sl Wai g Skeet y as e ee OS je os COS eee REE ERD; Die pa a ae ts: OS ee pt us i 7 ee. Fas etpeiten, Ys ake LYE ec atte ates pec) nee aM Ge: fi pe ee pe Pei See s mae en gd one i a ah Ses aaa PROTECTION OF HEALTH. By Wm. H. Harper, B. 8. M. D. Care of the Hair. In both children and adults the scalp should be kept clean. This is best ac- complished ‘by shampooing and carefully drying the hair. As a general rule men should wash their heads every two weeks and women every three weeks, but if exposed to much dirt and dust this washing must be more frequently practiced. Under no condition must the washing be so frequent as té make the hair dry, for this leads to its falling. Tho hair should be rubbed dry with a towel—the hot air from an electric ‘irier is not good for the scalp or hair. ‘hen a small amount of vaseline or sweet almond oi] should be rubbed on the scalp. Combing. A good comb has long, wide, thick teeth that are perfectly smooth and not sharp. The fine toothed comb is of value oniy in removing nits from the hair, aud in disentangling it. A comb should be cleaned every few devs by wiping with some disinfectant. Brushing, An infant’s brush should have long scft bristles; adults should have stiffer bristies in’ their brushes. The bristles should be placed in clumps, set well anart, and deeply in the brush. The central bristles in cach clump should be the longer. This stiff brush should be used vigorously every morn- ing. The brush should be washed and disinfected at least once a week, Hair Cutting. The hair should never be ‘‘shing!ed,’? that is cut by a two and fro motign of the scissors, as it tears the hair. It is extremely doubtful, tho it is commonly believed, that long hair is any more of a drain upon the body than lair that is kept elosely cropped, for the latter probably tends to grow faster tan the longer hair, and hence makes more demand upon the vitality. Singeing of the hair is an absurdity. ‘The thecry for singeing is that the hairs are hollow tubes from which some vital ‘substance might escape if the ends are left open. Hair Dressing. The curling iron is too much nsed; it is bad, as it tends to dry the hair, and also as it bends and |drage it too much. The simplest meth- od of wearing the hair is the best. False hair heats the sealp and makes an even better incubator for bacteria; it prevents good ventilation, it drags upon the feeble hair and weakens it, and it is often a source of contagion, Hats should be light and soft so as not to impede the circulation. CLARINDA, IOWA. Last Week. Miss Jessie Parker of Burlington is visiting in our eity among friends. Rey. Robert Manley was able to ful- fl his pulpit this Sunday morning, June 1. Glad to hear him agzin, Mrs. Ed Baker was cailed to Jiatt City, Mo., on account of death of her father. She returned home Saturday night. Mrs. Ceson had the misfortune to have a lame foot by stepping on a splin- ter. Mrs. Georgia Howe of Bedford was in our eity Friday, May 30. , Mrs, Zulla Montgomery and baby re ‘turned to Clarinda Monday from Mary: ville, Mo. Mis, Lewin Reecth, and children are visiting in Shenandoah. Phone all news to 128 R. | Mrs. Lizzie Baker died May 20 at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha from pneu: [imonia, following an operation. ‘The body was brought to Clarinda, where fu: neral was held Wednesday ‘afternoon, conducted by Baptist pastor, Rev. J. H. Reynolds. She leaves one son and one sister and two brothers to mourn her joss and host of friends. ' ‘Mrs. Henry “anin will leave for Oma- ‘ha Wedresday to visit frends and at- ‘tend to some business. ‘Tuesday was a great day for Clarinda welcoming her Rainbow boys home from over seas, ‘The Second Baptist church will soon have their parsonage all ready for their pastor, Rev. J. H. Reynolds, and family. Mrs, LL. Knight cf Sioux City is visiting her sister, Mrs, A. Cason and Robert. Mr, Give Nowling and son went to Greenfield, Mo., on a visit to his par- ‘ents Mr. Wisler Cured of indigestion. \ ‘Some time in 1909 when I had an attack of indigestion and everything looked gfoomy to me, I received a frec sample of Chamberlain’s Tablets by mail. I gave them a trial and they were such a help to me that I bought a package, and I can truthfully say that T have not had a similar attack since,”’ writes Wm. B. Wisler, Douglassville, Pa. Dg hen Aap ap Ee TA, Ce Pe See eer TS NEGRO SOLDIERS: IN OUR WAR (New Book) ‘Felts all about the war; it te fair te Pics only W280, Agente maxing $8 v0 is’a Gay, ‘Sena ave quick for agente AUSTIN JENKINS CO, - ‘¥o Ninth Street, Washiagten, D. C. THE BYSTANDEK Out This Out and Take It With You. | ‘A man often forgets the exact name jof the artiole he wishes to purchase, and as a last resort takes something else instead. That is always disappoint- ing and unsatisfactory. The safe way is to cut this out and take it with you 80 as to make sure of getting Chamber- lain’s Tablets. You will find nothing quite so satisfactory for constipation and indigestion. Mr. Andrew Houskin of Rock Island, Ill, has purchased a new seven passen- ger touring car, made a present to his wife, Miso Alberta Young has returned to Davenport, Iowa, after a visit with home folks. The funeral of Mrs. Annie Hammett was held at Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday last at 2:30 by Rev. A. R. Fox. Theme was 2nd Paul, 15th chapter and 15th verse. She died very suddenly ‘on Sunday night about 11 0’elock, May 25, 1919. She was a devoted Christiax and will be greatly missed at chureh ani by every one who knew her. She wa: loved by all, her modesty was sweet and gave an enduring grace to her char- acter it seems to set as a crown of ex: cellenee. She was quiet, simple ant straight forward in manners, and her modest expression was beautiful. The Sisters of the Court had eharze. Re- marks by Rev. Crewes. Scripture read- ing by Rev. J. W. L, Underwood. Paper was read by Mrs. Neff of the Court, and Mrs. Fox read a paper from the chureh, She leaves to mourn” her death, mother, husband, sister and brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her sad demise. ‘The Misses Hair have as their house guest Mrs, ifertin Rebinson of Rock Island, I. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huston, Mr. Loyd Adams and Miss Della Nichols motored to Berier, Mo., Sunday. Mr, H. P. MeGill of Omaha, Neb., spent a week at the bedside of his father, Mr. H. McGill, Arvel Garth and Preston Wright are out of town ‘visitors. Miss Virginia Ancell is able to be up and doing nicely. Miss Dixie Harris is an out of town visitor. Mrs. Hannah Morris and Mrs, Rich ard Morris are on the sick list. Mr. Wade Brown and Mrs. Etta John son and Miss Idella attended the Will Admons funcral in Milan, Mo. Miss Eliza Turner of Colorado and Mrs. Broadus of Detroit, Mich., are vis- iting their mother, Mrs. Howard. Miss Lueildie Harris was clected a delegate for the North Missouri B. Y. 'P. U. convention which convened in Shelbina, Mo., the 18th, 19th and 20th. She will leave Wednesday. Miss Mae Brown: has returned from Linnis, Mo. Miss Alma McElroy has. returned rfom Quindaro, Kan., where she has been attending school, Zauthanee Brown has returned from Quindaro, Kan. Glesner Grant of Moberly spent Sat- ‘urday night in Macon. KBE, LEMME NG sc VA Sane i) BAe ' CHINEE PLAY SNOW ~ BALLEE, TOO! sf | Nea rm | val Op Ss rs | | OO [we TS Stal ; oe eS Jin ie n= I Bi Ken fl \ | SS a RR _(- PSS ; nage VS oe Bx oF 1 EIR & JSS 3 eee gw a Son = fALLEE A Z “ye | CHAD A fh ee as ZS seh: | I ! F () Ss Bh) <, BN > b ES are er fact | 3 | Ly f= Se S Eh \* Ze me so QF MACON, MO., NEWS. Louis Brown left Sunday night for a visit in Des Moines Iowa. Miss Lucille O. Harris 18 tae reeipient of many beautiful souvenirs from Sgt. C. E. Wright, who is serving in France. Mr. Wright is expected in the States fecaee Mr. Dee Massingale has gone to Ex- celsior Springs, Mo., for the benefit of his health. Rev. F. J. Nott, the state Baptist mis- sionary, visited the First Baptist church Sunday, June Ist. Mr. Nat Jeter and family of Center: ville, attended morning services at the | | COUR NEW HOME ee : ONS PY 3 A Pee » - ow ty : | we ain eit E Bea aa at is (ae FRR EE bee Meal 14] qe an Ai nas a gogo! | Gl dels sleet ee SS —. = 25,000 MORE PORO’AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Ruriber Information Poro Corner PORO-EOUUEGE St. Louis, Mo. “Dept. A-5’, MYSTIC, IOWA. - r Soa ?, - i} ~ baz 2 | ora ® - BAD Bovs DE CHIMKY ys x , | Comin” EONGEE. a WV) y Be Yi ra ee pal} cs Lage ddl] - aw tl\ S * Ui ae 5 ‘ ss <_. es % ee PG Tee es | Sa ae LUE TO | ‘ eerencteee.) P| | | LoL FAN Aa GB»: 7a SSeS Sq) 4A SEE SOS | G . SY Z, ga ee | ~~ pe “SRS CGE) ay) — oo " . ao: Te ee 16) First Baptist church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Lewis made a business trip to Centerville, Saturday. . ‘Mrs. Sylvia Miller had the misfortune to fall and injure her limb, which is very painful, but believed not to be serious. : Mrs, Dyantha Hale nas been real ill, but is reported better at this writing. Mr. Wm. Cobbs of Centerville was seen on our streets Saturday. Mr. Carson Rowe of Keokuk, who was called here by the death of his mother, has returned home. Miss Nellie Pullen of Centerville was visiting relatives here one day last week. Mrs, Mary Brooks of Centerville at. tended the Pentecostal services here Sunday evening. Mrs. Emma Tibbs, who has been sick fora long time, is gradually improving, of which we are glad. Sore Nipples. Any mother who has had experience with this distressing ailment will pe pleased to know that they may be re. lieved by applying Chamberlain’s Salye as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it off with a soft cloth before al. lowing the babe to nurse. Many traineg nurses use this galve with best results,