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THE BYSTANDER Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, President of the N. A. C. W. Sends Glowing Report of Trip Over Seas. Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXVI No. 8 Mrs. Mary B. Talbey N. A. C. W. Send of Trip C Although Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the N. A. C. W., was the last to leave for France, the work that she has been able to accomplish will no doubt bring favorable results for our people. Together with Mrs. Helen M. Curtis, who was the first colored woman to go abroad early in the war, they were at Camp Romaine, and gave much encouragement to the colored soldiers who put on the biggest job in France, the burying of the 26,000 American soldiers slain in the Argonne forest and around Verden. Mrs. Talbert was indeed fortunate to be associated with Mrs. Curtis, who acted as interpreter for her upon several occasions. Through Monsieur Blaise Dingue, members of the French senate, a conference was arranged with Madam Jules Siegfried, president of the National Council of French women, whose husband is the president of the French senate. These ladies were received by her at her palatial home on Boulevard street, German, where the status and hope of the colored woman in America was discussed at great length. Mrs. Talbert also had letters of introduction from Mrs. Phillip, Worth Moore, president of the National Council of Women in America. These ladies were also entertained by present-elect and Mrs. C. M. B. King of Liberia at their beautiful apartments, Hotel Scribe, upon the Grand Boulevard. Although all leaves for women had been withdrawn at the Paris office, special permission was granted Mesmeses Talbert and Curtis to go to Chamberry and Aix-Los-Barries, due to the splendid conduct of the colored soldier at Chamberry. Mrs. Talbert was received with open arms Southern Representation in Congress May be Cut If Race is Not Allowed the Ballot. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 14.—There is a determined effort being made in congress to force the issue with reference to voting colored citizens in the south. Newspapers in every section are discussing the subject. A number of newspapers believe that every citizen regardless of race should be given the ballot. Some, however, are greatly alarmed over the possibility of the southern representation being cut down. With reference to this particular phase of the subject, the Birmingham, Ala., News says editorially: "And Senator Poindexter has introduced a similar resolution." The St. Louis Globe-Domocrat, the leading Republican paper of the central west, says that these resolutions "mean that the republicans are determined to put through this plan if they can and that is to change the basis of representation in congress from population to the number of votes cast. Under this plan the southern states would lose 64 representatives—Alabama, 7; Arkansas, 3; Florida, 2; Georgia, 9; Kentucky, 1; Louisiana, 6; Maryland, 1; Mississippi, 6; North Carolina, 3; South Carolina, 6; Oklahoma, 2; Tennessee, 1; Texas, 9; Virginia, 6. Of course there would be a corresponding loss of votes in the electoral college and thus the relative power of the republican, in electing the president and controlling the congress, would be established for an indefinite period. FINAL NOTICE TO IOWA BAPTISTS The forty-first annual session of the Iowa Baptist Association convenes next week, Aug. 19-24 in the Zion Baptist church, Minneapolis, Minn. A special chair car will leave Des Moines Monday night at 10 o'clock on the Rock Island railway. Those attending from the eastern part of the state can join this car party at Mason City or Manley by arranging to reach those places in time on Monday night. Rev. G. W. Robinson, Secretary, 1062 W. 12th St. Des Moines, Ia. A TRAVELING MAN'S EXPERIENCE. You may learn something from the following by W. H. Ireland, a traveling salesman of Louisville, Kv. "In the summer of 1888 I had a severe attack of cholera morbus. I gave the hotel porter fifty cents and told him to buy me a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic substitute. I took a double dose of it according to the directions and went to sleep. At 5 o'clock the next morning I was called by my order and took a train for my next stopping place, a well man." No enemy of God can be a great friend to humanity. by a large number of citizens at a reception arranged by Mrs. Curtis and held at the home of Madam Geney, the entire afternoon spent in talks by both French and American women, afterwards a dainty collation was served. At Aix-les-Barries a very large reception was given to Madamoiselle Alberta Boyer, who had worked so faithfully with Mrs. Curtis for five months in Chambrey, where our boys had their leave area. The reception was held at the large Protestant Episcopal home. When Mrs. Curtis introduced Mrs. Talbert and spoke of the work of colored women in America for the war of civilization, she was roundly cheered. The very best families of the city were present and William Talbert was received with a great outburst of erthusiasm. This is almost a fulfilment of the work which the national president hoped to do. The starting of an educational propaganda with the club women of France, Italy and Spain, so that Negroes during this great world reconstruction may receive a square deal. At Versailles they were entertained by Madamoiselle Martha Vassavy, teacher of philosophy in the girls college and noted club woman. Mesdames Talbert and Ourtis will return to America, sailing from Marsailies, stopping at Barcelona, Spain. Upon Mrs. Talbert's return she will open headquarters at "Cedar Hill" and restore the home of Frederick Dongg, where the colored women of America will make their stand for democracy. Mrs. Talbert brings with her a gift of $1,000 for restoration from the boys who laid to rest the American soldiers in the Argonne cemetery. If democracy fails for the Negro, their spirits cannot rest. THE BLACK MAN'S RIGHTS. (By Franklin H. Giddings in the Inndependent.) Nothing will be gained and infinite harm may be done if stubbornness unmitigated by intelligence and forbearance is relied on in the situation that has been created by the outbreak of race animosity in Washington. Never mind who began it. Never mind whether an exceptionally prevalence of criminality gave provocation for retaliation or not; this is not the time to lose control. It is a time for coolness and common sense. No truth-loving person can deny that Negroes accused of crime, and in numerous instances only suspected of it, have been summarily disposed of without due process of law. Lynching is a black spot on our escutcheon. Worse than that, it has given the Negro example and provocation of violence. No truth-regarding person will assert that all the promises made to the Negro in American political party platforms and in legislation have been fulfilled, nor will any one claim that the Negro has always been fairly treated as a soldier in the American army. Therefore the white man cannot decently say to the colored man, and stop there: "You must keep your temper, obey the law and get what you want and are entitled to by lawful means." The beam must first be cast out of the white man's eye. And this is no time to discuss the Negro's abilities and promise. Whether he can or cannot achieve all that he is ambitious to attain and to perform is at present an academic question. The white man must secure to him equality of opportunity and of rights. Nothing less will appease the black man's anger. Nothing less can possibly satisfy the white man's sense of justice. Nothing less than possibly satisfy the white man's sense of self-respect. We have to do with a question of civilization and the methods of barbarism won't work. If the white man dominates, his power lays him under obligation. It is for him to keep within the law, to obey the rule of reason, to redeem his pledges, to set example, exercise patience, and thereby to educate in citizenship. Moreover, let us not forget our psychology. The Negro responds to manners more readily than to orders. And this, too, is a fact of civilization. TO EDUCATE NEGRO SOLDIERS (Associated Negro Press.) New Orleans, La., Aug. 14. Provisions for giving elementary education to illiterate Negroes among returning soldiers of the American expeditionary forces will be undertaken by the Orleans school board. This announcement was made at a meeting of the board Friday night. Every effort will be made to induce the Negroes to enter freedom night schools. The board will bear the expense of all books that are changed during the coming session. If you can't do anything else to help along, just smile. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, AUG. 15, 1919. Y. M. C. A. Location Assured. Y. M. C. A. Location Assured. SELECT GRAND JURY TO Chicago, Aug. 14.—After the calmest night in the "black belt" for more than a week, work was begun Monday of selecting a grand jury before which will come the cases of white men and Negroes who are accused of participation in the race riots which caused the death of twenty Negroes and thirteen whites and the injury to hundreds. The coroner has fixed the number of dead at thirty-three, and the city health commissioner has found that 306 people injured in the riots were treated in hospitals. He expressed the opinion, however, that perhaps 400 or more who were injured in the riots never reported at hospitals and consequently the total number of injured will never be known officially. PRESS SERVICE OF THE N. A. A. C. Chicago has outdone Mississippi in unjust treatment of colored people, according to a statement issued by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York. The statement refers especially to the indictment of thirty Negroes as against three white men in connection with the recent riots, the three white men having been indicted because they killed a Mexican, having mistaken him for a Negro. "No more discouraging spectacle has occurred in Mississippi," says the statement, "than that provided by the indictment of thirty Negroes and the fact that the Chicago grand jury had to strike in protest because all those indicted in the first days were Negroes whereas the violence in almost every case was initiated by white men. "If the machinery of justice in Chi-cago cannot procure the apprehension and the punishment of the white men who burned and bombed Negro house, who stoned and brutally assaulted innocent Negroes, who made necessary the presence of militia with bayonets and loaded rifles, then Chicago justice will become as notorious as Chicago police. "The National Association solemnly "The National Association solemnly calls attention to the danger of allow- Y. M. C. A. LOCATION ASSURED. The committee of management reports that the location of the Y. M. C. A. is assured. The building will be constructed on the corner of Twelfth and Crocker Streets directly east of the A. M. E. Church. The contract for use of this property was carefully drawn up under the direction of Attorney Joe Brown. Possession was given Aug. 7 and the old buildings are now being removed. This location is ideal in every way and will make a most satisfactory place for the erection of a building to be wisely used by hundreds of people. Letters are being sent out to inform all contributors that subscriptions now due should be paid at the Model Drug Store. If these subscriptions are not paid within fifteen days members of the Association will visit all delinquent persons. The committee in charge will not begin construction until a large proportion of the $7,800.00 subscription is paid. The building to be erected will be a permanent frame structure modeled after the Knights of Columbus Hall at Ft. Des Moines. It will consist of a large combined Auditorium and Gymnasium which will be used for entertainments, large social gatherings, moving picture shows and gymnasium and athletic work. Shower baths will be installed, a branch library will be opened and social rooms for men and boys will GOVERNOR OF COLORADO URGES CONGRESS TO SUP- PRESS MOB VIOLENCE The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, has received a letter from Governor Oliver H. Shoup of Colorado commenting upon the address to the nation signed by former president Taft, Charles Evans Hughes, Elijah Root and one hundred and fifty other citizens, which calls upon congress to investigate violence in the United States. The letter follows: "I am in receipt of your favor of July 25 enclosing a list of signers of an address to the nation in the matter of suppression of mob violence throughout the country. "I am in hearty sympathy with this movement and especially at this time when there are so many outbreaks of racial antagonism throughout the country, I deem it essential that the national congress should take some definite action which will tend hereafter to completely eliminate these outbreaks. "You have my full authority to use my name as governor of Colorado as a signature to this address to the nation that you have so kindly forwarded to this office." THE BEST PHYSIC. When you want a pleasant physic try Chamberlain's Tablets. They are easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. They are highly prized by people who have become acquainted with their good qualities. They only cost a quarter. ing the machinery of justice to become discredited in the minds of the Negro in the north as it is already in the south. The Negro has proved a lawabiding citizen, ready to serve his country and to sacrifice himself for it. He cannot be expected indefinitely to tolerate abuse, persecution, and worst of all, denial of justice." COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS Mrs. Rosie Richardson and daughter, Ethel are in Colorado Springs, Colo., for her daughter's health. Mrs. Ruby Lee of Council Bluffs have moved to Wichita, Kan., to live. She was the chairman of No. 2 stewardess board and we regret very much to lose her in our church work. Mr. and Mrs. C. Watson of Fort Dodge, Ia., was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. M. R. Rhonence Sunday. They also attended the morning service. Mrs. Jermer Gunn is up and able to be out again. Mrs. Ida Mize is much improved at this writing. Her two sisters are visiting her from Kansas. Mr. Andrew is undergoing an operation. He is also better and up. Mr. Clifford Cave is much improved at this writing. Mr. Coney Herndon is able to be up again and out at his work. Miss Hazel Turner returned home from the east and reported an enjoyable time. Don't forget the rally at the Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday, Aug 17, 1919. The last rally to be held this year for the trustee, this conference year. We are very glad to say that Brother R. V. Robertson is still improved, in the name of the Lord one of the trustees of our church. Miss Stella Cave and Miss Flora Strawthem are visiting in the city and are now the guests of Mrs. Minnie Heindon and her mother, Mrs. Cave. Rev. M. R. Phenence, our pastor preached two soul-stirring sermons Sunday to a well filled house both morning and evening. We had a wonderful time at the be constructed. The construction committee consisting of Alexander, Springs and Dr. Lowry are bending every effort to plan a building which will meet the all-round needs of our men and boys. During the past few months the Y. M. C. A. committee of Management has not been idle; in addition to arranging for a lot more or less careful study has been made of similar work in other fields and every effort has been made to develop a community type of work in Des Moines. Secretary Ernest Robinson under the direction of the Committee of Management, has organized religious and recreational work among a large number of boys. The crowning features of this work have been overnight hikes to the Y. M. C. A. "shack" on the river two miles from the end of the Urbandeale car line. But in addition to these boys, a group of boys had full use of the large Y. M. C. A. camp north of Boone from July 21-30. The boys never had a better time in their lives and they are now planning on a delegation of one hundred for the next year. The time has come when we should all work together for a great Y. M. C. A. The people of Des Moines as well as other cities are watching us, but the committee of management appreciate that only by a whole-hearted support by all the people, can this movement be a great success. DON'T WANT A HANGING (Associated Negro Press.) Rockford, Ill., Aug. 14—Lee county never has had a hanging and it doesn't want to have one now, R. E. Johnson, Negro section hand, is awaiting execution for the murder of another section hand, George Bush. A delegation of prominent Dixon residents appeared before the state division of pardons and paroles here and pleaded that the death sentence be commuted. Representative John P. Devine and Henry Dix headed the delegation. WRITES FROM GERMANY Having thought of our paper while trying to pass away the time I take pleasure in dropping you a few lines in behalf of some of the soldiers in the A. E. F. among the number of five hundred thousand. I want to call the peoof Joplin, Mo., attention to Lew Patterson of that city for holding the record of light weight champion of the A. E. F. and also being known in America for the best of his weight also a clipping from our paper which tells of others among them George Lyons of Chicago. I remain. A Christian home should be a heaven on earth; the happy abode of warm and loving hearts thinking, working and sorrowing together, all melted down by cares and uniting together in love. ILLINOIS HIGH MASONS MEET lowans are Elected to Office. The forty-first annual convoction of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch and the fortieth annual conclave of Prince Hall Grand Commandery of Knights Templar which the higher branches of Freemasonry for Illinois and Iowa was held in Peoria, Ill., this week, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch being held on Monday and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar on Tuesday and Wednesday and were attended by E. T. Banks and S. Joe Brown, who are both past high priests of Royal Acre and Past Commanders of Knights Templar and John L. Thompson, present High Priest and W. C. Rhodes, present commander of the Des Moines branch of the order who is High Priest of the Marshalltown chapter and that the Iowa brethren were very much in evidence is shown by the fact that in the election of officers in the Royal Arch Attorney Brown was unanimously elected to the office of Deputy Grand High Priest which is the second highest office in the order and Editor Thompson was appointed Master of the Second Vail. In the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar Sir Knight, Rhodes was appointed Grand Warder and Sir Knight Banks, district deputy for Iowa. Other officers elected were for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch: Fred J. Lee of Chicago, Grand High Priest; John E. King, Rock Island, Grand King; G. G. Fletcher, Galesburg, Grand Scribe; J. H. Washington, Galesburg, Grand Treasurer, and E. H. Scott, Urbana, Grand Secretary and for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar: A. A. Henderson, Chicago, Grand Commander S. B. Wlakup, Rock Island, Deputy Grand Commander; R. Ford, Chicago, Grand Generalissimo; E. J. OTTUMWA BRIEFS. Mr. Nelson Fowler of Chicago has returned to his home after a short visit with relatives and friends. Attorney S. Joe Brown was an over Sunday visitor in Ottumwa. Miss Jessie Organ was married to Mr. Cornet Allen Sunday. Miss Bertha Barnett is slowly improving after several weeks of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore La Master and son Charles of Kansas City, Mo., are visiting at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson. The union picnic of the Second Baptist Church and Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church was held last Thursday. The day was enjoyed to its fullest by a large crowd, Many good eats and games were indulged in. Miss Virginia Lewis entertained a number of guests at a very enjoyable party on Monday evening. The evening was spent in games and music, after which refreshments were served. Ottumwa can proudly boast that nearly all of her drafties who were called to the colors of their country have returned looking well and hearty. Rev. E. R. Edwards has returned to his charge after a short vacation with friends in Minneapolis. CENTERVILLE NEWS The social given by the Mission Circle was a great success and the program was grand. Much credit is due Sister E. Hicks and Sister Neoh in getting up such a good program. A neat sum was realized from the tiny sock that was sent to every one and as they couldn't wear the sock they returned it to the circle with a little donation in dimes and by doing to our dimes some multiplied in dollars and when counted we had twenty-two dollars and thirty-one cents in all. Rev. William Bates of Clinton, Ia., preached for us Sunday. He preached two soul-stirring sermons to a full house and the collections were good. Rev. Bates was the guest of Deacon Neah while in the city. Mr. Haney Clark and sister, Miss Garnetta Clark, arrived in the city for a visit with Miss Christine Crittenden. Mr. Clark left Monday for his home, while Miss Clark will stay a week. The K. and D. of Tabor held the picnic Tuesday Aug. 12. They had a nice time. Lots of good things to eat. They were to go to the lone woods but the rain prevented so they went to the church and had a real good time. Miss Genevieve Adams is visiting in the city with her aunt, Mrs. Lillian Jackson and family. Miss Helen Jeter went to Oskaloosa for a visit with her grandmother, Mrs. Larson Steward. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden and daughter, Mrs. S. H. and her daughter, Miss Aldine visited in Mystic Thursday with their daughter and sister, Mrs. E. F. Brown and family. There are lots of strangers in town at the present. They are doing lots of street work and they come here to work. Rev. L. B. Woodard is expected in the city Wednesday to preach for us. There will he a social given Saturday urv 22.2 rov will Ma Ma Mr W as Ma Bo ed ye yu play y. M right att len in b Su ffer reg nd p la TI hre fatt ti bo da ion The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west MASONS MEET ected to Office. Taylor, Grand Captain General; C. E. Scott, Chicago, Grand Instructor, E. D. Barber, Galesburg, Grand Senior Warden; J. H. Scott, Chicago, Grand Junior Warden, Adam Horne, Chicago, Grand Treasurer and Wilbur Burton, Chicago, Grand Recorder. The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch also authorized the organization of the Grand Council of the Order of the High Priesthood for the conferring of the Past High Priest's Degree and the Prince hall Grand Council was accordingly organized with Past Grand High Priest of Champaign, Ill.; A. R. Lee as President; Past Grand High Priest J. W. Moore of Chicago as Vice President; Past High Priest Charles T. Borry of Chicago, Chaplain; Past High Priest A. J. Young of Springfield as Treasurer and Past High Priest S. Joe Brown of Dee Meines as Recorder. The Grand Commandery also adopted a new order to be known as the Heroines of the Templar Crusaders to be composed of the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of Knights Templar and Mrs. Hattie Woolridge, the acting Grand Princess for Illinois, conferred the degree upon all Sir Knights present at the grand session who in turn will proceed at once to organize local branches called Guilds to be composed of the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of the members of their respective commanderies. The next grand sessions will be held in Champaign, Ill., the (second week in August, 1920, immediately following which the International Conference of Knights Templar, Royal Arch Masons, O. E. S. Shriners and Grand Masters will convene in Cincinnati, Ohio, in their fifth biennial session. evening for the church. Mr. William Ousley visit over Sunday with his wife. Mrs. Walter Spaulding has returned home from a visit with her brother in Illinois. Christina Crittenden entertained a few friends in honor of her fried, Miss Garnetta Clark of Unionville, Mo. The out of town guests were Miss Clark and Miss Genevieve Adams of Milna, Mo. Covers were laid for eight. Mr. Theodore Lee entertained a few friends at his home Tuesday evening. The church is doing nicely also the Sunday School. The superintendent Bernice Pierce is much pleased with the work. Rev. Nott is expected in the city to prench for us Sunday. Supervisor for the state paper. MACON MISSOURI NEWS. Mrs. E. Macroy in West Macon on entertained at 6 o'clock supper Tuesday evening the following: Mr. Underwood of Selma Alabama, and Mrs. Patrick of Maryland, Alabama, and Rev. J. W. L. Underwood and wife and little daughter, and son Jr. Rev. J. L. Williams preached at Vine and Broadway Sunday morning and night. Mrs. Murtle Smith gave a supper Monday evening for the Coleman boys. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached at Shelville, Mo., Sunday at a basket meeting. Word was received here that Rev. Fox's mother, Mrs. Cook was married in Ottumwa, In. Mr. Andrew and Fred Hoskins, Anna and Addie Houskins motored to Quincy, Ill, in their car and than to Macon, to visit relatives and friends. They left Saturday for their home in Rock Island, Miss Lucille Harris returned with them. Mrs. Wilmond Coleman of St. Paul, Minn, and Welton are visiting relatives and friends in the city. Sergt. G. T. Stocks is visiting friends in Macon. He returned some time ago from overseas. Mrs. Murtle Smith gave a drill at Vine and Broadway Baptist Church composed ov overseas and camp boys. Macon is now enjoying its rainy season. A big circus will be in Macon Monday, Aug. 25, Roberson Bros. Rev. Dean Thomas was an out of town visitor Tuesday. James Burton has returned from Mo- berly. Mr. Bill Leland is back from Chicago, Ill. VIVIAN L. JONES Formerly of JONES & SAMUELS Announces His temporarily doing busi- ness at Harbach's establish- ment, 6th and Center. Telephone Market 820-821 Residence Walnut 7104 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. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America, and Western Baptist Association. The Bystander is the only Afro-American journal published in Iowa, and the oldest west of the Mississippi River that has never missed an issue. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. 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Plans of the "Greater Howard"—President Durkee's Inauguration to Take Place in November—Changes Indicating Forward Steps by the National University of the Race: Washington, District of Columbia—The Trustees of Howard University have arranged for the formal inauguration of Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, as the president of Howard University, Wednesday, November 12, 1919. Elaborate plans now in the making assure an academic event of outsanding importance in the educational world. The great colleges and universities of the world will be invited to celebrate the inauguration of plans which are designed to make the great institution at the capital of the nation "a national university" in fact as well as in name. On the next day, Thursday, November 13, a "Readjustment and Reconstruction Congress" will be held. Addresses will be made by individuals of national and international importance. The part that colored men and women must bear to a permanent solution of present-day problems will be discussed in full detail by these experts. Howard University has made the following changes in its faculty: Dr. Emett J. Scott, formerly secretary of Tuskegee Institute, secretary-treasurer; George William Cook, former Secretary; to be Dean of the School of Commerce and Finance; Dr. E. L. Parks, former Treasurer, to be Dean of Men; Professor Kelly Miller, former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, to be Dean of the Junior College and Professor of Sociology; Dr. A. L. Jackson, Head of the new Social Service Department; Dr. C. G. Woodson, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Professor of History; Dwight O. W. Holmes, Registrar and Professor in the Schol of Education; C. Syphax, former Dean of the Academy, to be Professor of Mathematics; Miss Helen Hale Tuck, Acting Dean of Women and Instructor in Physical Education for Women; C. E. Lucas, Chief Accountant and Assistant Treasurer; Edward Bowie, Chief Clerk to the Registrar. The secondary work of the old Commercial College has been discontinued; a new department, the School of Commerce and Finance, with all college work has been established. CLINTON NEWS. Mrs. Susie Robinson and children have returned home from a very pleasant visit at the parental home in Huntsville, Mo. The Misses Ella McGaw, Otie McGaw, Harriet McGaw of Davenport and Mr. George Young of Chieago attended the closing exercises of the Tabor convention Friday night at the Coliseum. Mrs. Molly Crews of Galesburg was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder on Maple avenue the past week. Mr. Orvil Wilder, the last of our boys from overseas returned home a few days ago. Mr. Clifford Culberson and some friends from Davenport were up to the closing sessions of the Tabor grand lodge. The annual grand lodge session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor International Order of Twelve convened at the local lodge hall on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The sessions closed Friday with a parade headed by the Twentieth Century Band, a new organization composed of mostly of young colored boys in the city. A supper was held followed later by a public installation of the officers at the Coliseum and dance which was very enjoyable. During the convention an entertainment was given each evening at which interesting programs were rendered. Wednesday evening the Rev. S. S. Bates of Des Moines delivered a sermon to the members of the order at Bethel A. M. E. church. Among the visitors of note present was Mr. S. A. Jordan of Little Rock, Ark, national representative of the order. He delivered several addresses during the sessions. The elections of state officers was held on Thursday as follows: Chief Grand Mentor, Edward Roberson of Marshalltown; chief grand preceptress, Mrs. Mattie Brooks of Des Moines; vice grand mentor, Richard Claybrook of Buxton; vice grand preceptress, Mrs. Maude Taylor of Des Moines; chief grand scribe, R. E. Jackson of Marshalltown; chief grand recorder, Mrs. Mand M. Brewton of Mason City; chief grand treasurer, E. N. Warren of Des Moines; chief grand orator, Rev. S. S. Bates of Des Moines; chief grand priestess, Mrs. Emma Martin of Centerville; grand presiding prince, J. W. Martin of Centerville; grand queen mother, Mrs. Imogene Wilson of Keokuk; grand inner sentinel, Mrs. Matilda Nott of Clinton. Appointed officers, J. T. Bass, C. G. B. M. O. Culberson, C. G. B., and Mrs. Holland Williams, grand judge, all of Clinton. Mrs. F. F. Jackson is reported as being quite ill at her home on Camanche avenue. Her friends hope for a speedy recovery. Our overseas boys will be guests at two events this week on Thursday evening the ladies club, which did service sewing for the boys during the war, will entertain in their honor at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Friday night a party will be given at Eagle Point Park for them. A quiet, but pleasing event was the marriage of Miss Naomi Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Porter to Mr. William Whittaker of Cairo, Ill., a former member of the 809th Pioneer infantry. The event taking place Tuesday evening, Aug. 12, Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. The young couple will leave shortly for their future home in Minneapolis bearing with them the best wishes of many friends. Mr. William Thompson and little niece, Elizabeth Thompson, returned to their home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson on Eighth avenue. Mrs. Carl Culberson left this week for a visit with his parents and other relatives. Mr. Henry Robinson arrived in Clinton Tuesday evening from his home in Sioux City for a visit with his parents and other relatives. DAVENPORT ITEMS C. H. Marshall is in Peoria attending the grand chapter of the O. E. S. of Illinois. Mrs. Engene Lewis of Chicago is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. William Brooks. There was a mistake in the receipts of Bethel A. M. E. Church tag day, as written in last issue. It should have been $276.99. Mrs. Ella Fugua has been quite sick again but is some better at present. Mrs. William Moore of Estherville spent a few days here last week visiting relatives and frieds. Mrs. Moore was enroute to Collnsville, Ill., to visit her mother. Mrs. Ida Smith of Mason City spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Della Marshall, and her aunt, Miss Mary Crawford. THE BYSTANDFR HERE'S A BRAND-NEW IDEA IN PARADES. Agricultural fairs must of necessity be pretty much the same thing year for corn is corn and "pigs is pigs" year after year, so far as the exhibits go, in and year out. But the side of the fair devoted to recreative and entertainment features has more room to branch out, and this side of the fair, quite as much as the educative side, indicates the progress being achieved in the world's activities. Live fair managers are ever on the watch for "something new," and happy is the man who can discover new features each season with which to edify his patrons. The Iowa state fair has worked out a good many new ideas for the coming fair. One of the most noteworthy, also one of peculiar significance in connection with the development of better highways, is the motor truck and transport parade which will be put on Friday, August 29. This parade will take place on the race track at one o'clock. The plans have been elaborated on a truly gigantic scale. It is expected that something like 800 trucks, big and little, will be in line in this extraordinary demonstration characteristic of the day and age. In picturing this mammoth exhibition of mechanical power the imagination may be allowed to run riot and then fall far short of the mark. For in addition to the great variety and character of the machines each and every one will be decorated in accord with the taste and fancy of its owner. HEADQUARTERS FOR WOMEN FOLK AT STATE FAIR. The Women and Children's Building will be the headquarters and chief center of interest for women visitors at the Iowa State Fair. All the Baby Health doings will be held there—the shows and contests. Every day there will be special programs of vocal and instrumental music, pageants, tableaux, moving pictures and various other matters of interest. The rest rooms and the big, airy porches with their comfortable rockers and settees appeal strongly to the weary after a few hours of sightseeing. There is a day nursery in the building where the little ones may be checked and left in charge of competent nurses. Also a protected playground where the little ones a little bigger than the little ones can be left to amuse themselves with swings, rocking horses, merry-go-rounds and other joy-furnishing contraptions. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sta. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 1 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. 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. church. . . 5 p. m. ident. m. Wednes- Everybody invited at all of these services. ch tor. vor. p. ck. St. John A. M. E. Zion Church. S. E. 19th and Scott Sts. Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8:00 p. m.—Preaching. 8:00 p. m. Friday—Prayer and class meeting. Por Hall, Asbury M. E. Church. Services in Knights of Tabro Hall, 12th and Park Sts. Rev. Spencer Bay, Pastor. Phone Wal. 8241. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Evening Service. Preaching, 7:45 p. m. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Paul's A. M. R. Church 12th and Crocker Sts. Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Rev. M. Toomey, Pastor 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 preaching. Sixteenth and Filmore Sta. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. Prayer, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Upworth League, 6:45 p. m. THE WORLD the every have telep depe comp wage we n this Class Meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST. 928 12th St. Elder E. W. Pittman, Pastor. Preaching every 4th Sunday A. M. 11:30. Preaching every Sunday evening, 7:30. Preaching every Wednesday evening, 7:30. Preaching every Friday evening, 7:30. Services all day Saturday. A GREAT REMEDY. The merits of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy are well known and appreciated, but there is occasionally a man who had no acquaintance with them and should read the following by F. H. Dear, a hotel man at Dupuyer, Mont. "Four years ago I used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with such wonderful results that I have since recommended it to my friends." 3 OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. 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The increased expenses the telephone companies have had to meet has necessitated an advance in telephone rates throughout the country. The cost of furnishing telephone service depends on the cost of producing it. The telephone companies everywhere are paying employees higher wages and paying more for materials than formerly. Prices are on a permanently higher level and we must of necessity adjust our business to meet this new condition. The telephone industry has been same conditions which caused high other business. The increased expenses the telephone had to meet has necessitated a phone rates throughout the country. The cost of furnishing telephones on the cost of producing it. Companies everywhere are paying employees and paying more for materials the Prices are on a permanently high cost of necessity adjust our business new condition. IOWA TELEPHONE COMM GRANULATED SORE EYES CURED. "For twenty years I suffered from a bad case of granulated sore eyes," says Martin Boyd, of Henrietta, Ky. "In February, 1903, a gentleman asked me to try Chamberlain's Salve. I bought one box and used about two-thirds of it and my eyes have not given me any trouble since." NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that the Eagle Coal Company, a corporation, organized under and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Iowa, and authorized to conduct a general coal business therein, with its principal place of business at Des Moines, Iowa, held its annual meeting on the 21st day of May, 1919, at its office at Seventh and Mulberry streets at Des Moines, Iowa; that all the directors and stockholders of said corporation were present or represented at said meeting and in accordance with Section 1617 of the Code of OUR NEW HOME Iowa, Chapter 1, Title 9, and acts amendatory thereto, it was voted by said directors and stockholders that said corporation was dissolved by the unanimous consent of all the stockholders and directors of said corporation. Articles of dissolution of said corporation were duly drawn and signed and acknowledged by all of the officers of said corporation; and it was further voted by the unanimous consent of the directors and stockholders at said meeting that notice of dissolution of the Eagle Coal Company and of the execution by the officers of said company of Articles of Dissolution, should be published in "The Bystander," a newspaper of general circulation in Polk County, Iowa, as provided by law. D. E. Sayre, President. E. A. Sayre, Secretary and Manager. H. A. Sayre, Treasurer. Vacant Lots and Improved Property Phone D. 774 Two new bungalows for sale, party moderna. Also four-room house for rent in Highland Park. Phone Black 1405 A GREAT BARGAIN For sale my home of 5 rooms all on the ground floor, gas and electric lights. A cool house and chicken house; lot 62x 150 at 609 Twentieth avenue, Rock Island, Ill. Will sell part down and balance on payments. Call or write Mrs. Hattie Lambert, 329 West Teenth street, Davenport, Ia. No. 5254-Y. Davenport. NOTICE. The columns of this page are open for news, personal and social. If you have a guest or if you entertained in honor of a guest or for any activities of clubs and churches kindly call Wal. 899 and we will gladly take it over the phone. It is up to you to help the social editress make this a live up to the minute page of local events. SPECIAL NOTICE. On account of a general nervous breakdown, Mrs. Andrew Morris has closed her Madam Walker Hair Shop now located at 820 West Twelfth street and will wait on only those who wish to call at her residence 3114 North Union. Phone Red 5334. She also wishes to thank the public for their patronage. NOTICE. The Girls Reserve Demonstration scheduled for Aug. 16 at Union Park will be postponed and given in connection with the Virginia picnic in September. CLUBS. The Union Church Workers Club met at the home of Virginia Mackey, Thirteenth and Day streets. A pleasant afternoon was spent in transacting busi- Dainty refreshments were served and club adjourned to meet with Lillen Foutz Tuesday at 923 Thirteenth street. A social will be given by this club Saturday, Aug 23. The Syndicate Club met Wednesday night at the Army Club for election of officers of which Russell Jackson was elected president, Dewitt Hunter vice president; Ralph Jones, secretary; Chas, Woods, treasurer; Toussaint Howard, reporter. Toussaint Howard the out going present, was elected honorary president of the club. The Callanan Club will give a picnic dinner Wednesday, Aug. 27 for the benefit of the girls home at Iowa City. The same will be held at the play grounds at Thirteenth and Crocker streets. All who will come and help up in this worthy cause. Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director Golden Rule Services Golden Rule Prices PHONE MARKET 1488 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa New Monarch Cafe When you are in Omaha we would be pleased to have you call and pay us a visit at The New Monarch Cafe THE FINEST OF ITS KIND WEST OF CHICAGO C. R. TRAMBLE 197 So. 14th St. Phone: Tyler 4591 J WHEN IN COUNCIL BLUFFS Go To For good meals, short orders Ice Cream and Soft Drinks. Also Rooms to Let. A. S. HALL, Prop. 1013 Broadway 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. PERSONALS Mrs. Harvey Brown returned last week from attending the fiftieth wedding anniversary of her mother and father in Bowling Green, Mo. Mrs. John Lomas and little daughter, Sophia left Tuesday week to visit her sister, Mrs. Bessie Hunter and father, Mr. James Eaton of Detroit, Mich. Misses Tabitha Mash, R. N. and Adah Hyde will leave Saturday, Aug. 16 for an extended eastern trip. They will go first to Boston where Miss Mash will attend the National Nurses' Association. Later they will visit New York, Atlantic City, Washington, D. C. and other eastern cities. Mrs. W. J. Mitchell, who has been one of the hostesses at Camp Dix, N. J. the past year, while her husband, Lieut. W. J. Mitchell was in France, has rejoined her husband here and they are making their home at the present, with Mr. and Mrs. Wade McCree, 815 Twelfth street. Mrs. Louise Gray, who has been visited her father, Mr. Henry Clay and relatives the past three weeks, returned to her home in Chicago the past week. Miss Lulu Jackson returned home home last week from an extended visit during the summer in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Maceo Pinkard of New York City returned to their home, via Chicago, after a pleasant weeks' visit with Mrs. Pinkard's father, Mr. Price Alexander. Her baby sister, Doris Alexander accompanied them home. This is a very charming and entertaining couple as Mr. Pinkard is a writer and composer of music and his beautiful wife is an accomplished soprano. They entertained many of their friends. Mr. Pinkard is the youngest Negro writer of music and composer and writes for the Shapiro Bernstein Co., music publishers of New York. Mrs. L. Barbee of 113 Des Moines street and her little grandson, Ollie Robinson, returned from Chicago, Aug. 5 after visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. R. B. Smith, 2720 South Street. CORRECTION. In the wedding writeup last week the names of the bride and her father were mispelled. It should have been Miss Bertha Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walker have as their house guest, Mrs. Blanche Smith and Mrs. Edna Jackson of Galatin, Mo., who are the sisters of Mr. Walker. After a very pleasant visit in the city, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Curtley returned to their home in Seattle, Wash., Monday, Aug. 11. Mrs. J. C. Maudd of Frankford, Ky., is in Des Moines on business. Principal Laurence C. Jones who spent the first part of last week in northern Iowa, returned for the week end with Mrs. Jones who is now out of the hospital. Her many fried were glad to see her out to church last Sunday. She is spending a two week's convalescent period, the guest of Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Prof. Jones left Tuesday night for St. Louis to attend the "National Negro Business League." Last week the paper gave the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mack as being Waterloo, it should have read Cedar Rapids. Captain R. P. Beshars has been discharged from the government hospital and left for his home in St. Joe Monday noon. "The Piney Woods Country Life School" of Braxton, Miss., was recently given a five hundred dollar set of band instruments by a friend of the work. Prof. L. C. Jones says that the first colored man in Des Moines to just voluntarily hand him $5.00 for his school was our popular real estate dealer, E. Tracy Blagburn. Miss Hazel Bradley of Milwaukee, Wis., arrived in the city Sunday morning. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams, Thompson hotel. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hieronymous entertained at dinner Sunday at their home, 934 Fourteenth street as a courtesy to Mrs. L: Tucker of Keokuk, Ia., and daughter, Miss Edna Gruder. Covers were laid for eight. A delightful afternoon was spent in music. Mr. Parker, our chiropodist is spending a few days in Fort Dodge. SOCIAL. Mrs. R. A. Dobson and Miss Adhn Hyde were hostesses to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority of the State University at McCree's Tea Room, Friday night, Aug 1. The Sorority colors, red and white, were used in the decorations and hand painted place cards bearing the sorority monogram showed the guests their places. Mrs. J. B. Rush, A. B. Des Moines college was taken into the sorority as an honorary member. During the short stay in the city, Mr. and Mrs. Macco Pinkard and Mrs. Louise Gray were the recipients of many courtesies extended by friends. Thursday p. m. Aug. 7, Mrs. A. J. Booker entertained for them at the Army Club. Cards were the diversion. Friday evening Misses Gertrude and Adah Hyde were hostesses at an informal reception for these visitors at a dinner party, old friends. Mrs. Emerald Mash was hostess Saturday evening in their honor. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Blagburn entertained them at dinner and Sunday evening Mr. Henry Clay, uncle of Mrs. Pinkard hold a family reunion at his home, 819 Twelfth street. Mr. and Mrs. Pinkard hold Sunday night and Mrs. Gray left Tuesday noon. The young men of the Silver Leaf Club have issued neat invitations to the public to attend a ball at Dreamland Hall Wednesday evening, Aug. 20. Dvart's Synconated Jazz Orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. The visit of Mrs. Blanch Smith and Mrs. Edna Jackson of Gallatin, Mossister of Mr. Roy Walker was the oca- THE BYSTANDER REPORT THE NEWS sion of several social affairs given in their honor. On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Walker gave a reception for their guests. About thirty five were present and enjoyed a lovely evening, Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The out of town guests were Mrs. Leona Hurst of Cedar Rapids, Mr. Hendricks of St. Louis, Mo., Mr. Hickes of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Dobbin of Cleveland, Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas were hostesses at a supper in honor of Mendames Jackson and Smith at their home on East Twentieth street. Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall entertained them at dinner and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Roberts of 1213 Park avenue entertained the guests with an auto party Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Curtley of Seattle, Wash., were the guests of honor at several functions. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Toliver of 1619 Walker street entertained for them; also Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Milber gave an elaborate dinner for the guests at their home last Friday night. Their son, Mr. Caroll Curtley entertained for them at the Army Club last Friday night and where they met many of their old friends. On last Tuesday evening at the Community Circle at Ninth and Mulberry streets the Colored Women's League of Women Voters had as their principal speakers Congressman C. C. Dowell of this district. He highly commended the women for the forming of this organization which has to do with working for a higher qualification of American citizenship. Among those present were Lieut. J. B. Morris, Sergt. M. L. Field and Pvt. Luther Thomas, recently returned from overseas. This League that was recently organized is officered by Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president; Mrs. Lillian Smith, vice president; Mrs. R. E. Patten, secretary; Mrs. H. R. Graves, assistant secretary; Mrs. R. N. Hyde, Treasurer; Mrs. Selma Brown, Auditor; Mrs. Harry Shaw, chairman membership committee, and Mrs. Ina Mixon, chairman program committee. Regular meetings will be held once each month. The fifty year wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Key Page of Bowling Green, Mo., was celebrated at their residence on July 28. The following acted as hostesses: Mrs. Maggie Barber and Mrs. Septina Williams of Bowling Green, Mrs. S. A. Page Brown of Des Moines, Ia., Mrs. Mollie Chambers of Kansas City, Mo., all are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Page. Relative out of town who attended were: Mrs. Callie Diggs, Kansas City, the Rev. W. B. Coleman, Moberly, Prof. J. B. Coleman and wife, Columbia; the Rev. J. B. Weaver and wife, Eolia, Mo., all are nieces and nephews of the couple. Quite a number of friends from all over Pike, Lincoln, Randolph and other counties, both white and colored, were present. Refreshments were served on the lawn of the aged couple in the afternoon at 2:30 and supper in the evening. The place was beautiful decorated for the occasion. The Rev. J. B. Weaver acted as master of ceremonies. The following made addresses: Prof. J. B. Coleman, Mr. B C. Bankhead (white), the Rev. W. B. Coleman. We Want Your Scalp to have a real treat—just try PALMER'S "HAIR-SUCCESS" DRESSING A Sure Enough Hair Pomade. Carefully made. Decently Perfumed. A Proper Treatment for Dandruff and for smoothing out coarse or stubborn hair. Only 25 cents for large package at your drug store, or sent by mail upon receipt of price. The Morgan Drug Company 1512 Atlantic Ave. - - Brooklyn, N. Y. PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS ~Soap~ Makers of these Two Famous Skin Preparations. PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Ointment all the news happenings that come to your attention to this office. It will be appreciated for every piece of news will make the paper more interesting for you as well as others. We want and with your help will print all From noon until 10 p. m. the white friends were coming and going, bringing many useful gifts and congratulating them on their fifty years of successful married life. They received over $100 in money, the greater part in gold. At a late hour all left for home, congratulating the daughters for they knew how to entertain and that Mr. and Mrs. Page looked twenty years younger.—Taken from the Bowling Green Times. CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR MONSTER SHOW OF PUREBRED STOCK The ebb and flow of livestock exhibits at gricultural fairs is always consistent with market conditions and prices for purebred animals. If the market be dull and lifeless breeders will show a corresponding lethargy about getting their stock before the public. On the other hand when the market is booming—as it is at present—breeders are on their toes with enthusiasm and make use of every opportunity to show their stock. That being true a record-breaking show of livestock may be expected at the coming Iowa State Fair, August 20-20. The auction sale rings have been telling a wonderful story of prosperity and widening interest in the production of purebred stock. Nothing like it has ever been known before in this country. In addition to prosperous market conditions the prize money offered by the Iowa State Fair is an incentive to breeders. For money talks. It not only puts a forceful argument, but it has the last word. Also it helps to pay the freight, an important item in connection with showing stock at the big fairs. In the cattle department alone the cash premiums amount to $27,661.50, while the combined total for all kinds of livestock, poultry included, is more than $75,000, not to mention cups, medals, etc. All of which means a colossal show of purebred animals. 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When and only when the supply of mother's milk is defective or when abnormalities of the nipples or constitutional diseases render nursing inadvisable, and this should be determined by a physician; should artificial feeding be resorted to. Numerous so-called infant foods are advertised for this purpose, but most of them are very defective, so that for practical purposes cows milk in some form is the only available substitute for the mother's milk. Unfortunately, however, it differs markedly from the latter in composition, and under the most favorable circumstances is only an imperfect substitute for it. But, after carefully testing cow's milk chemically and comparing it with mother's milk, we find that it is slightly acid in reaction, and has a specific gravity of 1.029 to 1.033. Its average composition is: Proteids, 4 per cent; fats, 4 per cent; sugar, 4.5 per cent; and salts, 7 per cent. It is apparent, therefore that it contains less fat and sugar, and more proteins and salts than mother's milk, and consequently cannot be used in its natural form, but must first be modified in some way. And please remember that modified cow's milk is far better than any of the advertised artificial infant foods. A mother owes it not only to herself and family, but to her race and humanity when she can not nurse her child, to see that it gets the best man can give and that is some form of modified cow's milk. Just because it must be prepared fresh and is less expensive than some of the many advertised foods, does not in any way take from its usefulness. Some mothers are too prone to think that just because a thing is common and cheap, that it is not as good as something else which costs more. Many of the stomach conditions of middle age are directly attributable to improper feeding during infancy. Then too, far too many infants of our race go unintently to their everlasting resting place because of either carelessness or ignorance on our part to properly nourish them. If the child is healthy, satisfactory results are frequently obtained by dilating cows milk with various proportions of water and adding sugar. I have worked out a simple table which may be applied in the preparation of food for an infant: 140h The unit of measure for the above table may be a teaspoon or a tablespoon. For example from the third day to the fourteenth day if a teaspoon was used there would be one teaspoonful each of milk, cream and sugar to thirteen of water, etc. The nursing bottles should have rounded bottoms, so that there are no corners for holding dirt, and so that they can not be stood about the room. If only one or two bottles are used they should be scalded after each feeding. The milk to be used should be placed in the bottle and then heated by placing same in some hot water until it becomes luke warm. The time of feeding, etc., is the same as in breast fed children, which I discussed in my previous article. There are nevertheless, two points upon which I must insist—namely, the capacity of the stomach of the newly-born child is training the child to regular habits, no matter what method of feeding is employed. It should be remembered that the stomach of th enewly-born child is very small, and that one ounce will fill it to repletion. That amount of food should not be exceeded for the first few days, after which it should be increased gradually. BURLINGTON NEWS Burlington was visited by a terrific rain and hail storm last week. Although the corn and fruit was damaged somewhat, it was stated that the rain was worth thousands of dollars, and despite the ill effects, it brought welcome relief from the excessive heat. Mrs. R. C. Ransom who has been visiting at the A. M. E. parsonage left for her home in New York last week. She was accompanied by her two grandsons, Reverdey and Steward Ransom. The Willing Workers Club of the A. M. E. Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cole last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Gresham of Cedar Rapids, who was here soliciting for a girls home at Iowa City, made an address before the club. Mr. L. Dixon also read a splendid paper on the race question. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnson entertained Mrs. Gresham while she was in the city. Mrs Gresham while she was in the city. Mr. W. W. Gross of Keokuk, grandmaster of Iowa Masonic Lodges, stopped over between train time one day last week and attended to some lodge business and called on a few friends. Mr. Gross was on route from Nebraska, where he had been to help set up a grand body of Masonic lodges. Mr. Charles Slaughter was in a bad runaway last Thursday night. He was thrown from a hotel bus and was rendered unconscious. He was rushed to Mercy hospital where it was found no bones were broken. He is recovering nicely. Mr. Slaughter was recently discharged from Fort Riley for disability. He and his horse went over an embankment. The horse was killed and Charles received three broken ribs and THE BYSTANDEK many bruises. Mrs. A. M. Cook, a popular widow of Hannibal, Mo., was united in marriage to Mr. Jos. H. Jordan of Ottumwa, Ia. Mrs. Jordan has been visiting at the A. F. Cook home. The couple received many congratulations and best wishes. Mrs. James Kuepper and daughters, Misses Cora and Bessie attended the A. M. E. Sunday School picnic last Thursday. They drove over from near Carmen, Ill. They were accompanied by Mrs. Kuepper's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groff of Cedar Rapids, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Groff are visiting at the Kuepper farm. The A. M. E. Sunday School picnic was a success. But the rain in the evening drove everybody home earlier than they wanted to go. Mr. Howard Nelson, who operates the elevator at the Iowa State Bank building is on his three week's vacation. Mrs. Alice C. Woods of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lottie Nelson. Mr. James Wicks of Winfield, Ia., was an over Sunday visitor. Another Burlington boy returned home last week from over the seas, Mr. John Victor. Mrs. Goldie Clark has returned from Chicago, Ill., where she has been visiting her brother and sister, Mrs. Chester Cowden and Mrs. May Johnson. CENTERVILLE NEWS Hattie Bolden and F. L. Bell entertained the daughters of Tabor Wednesday evening at the home of Daughter Bolden's. A large number were present and success reported. The Royal House was entertained Thursday evening by Princess L. D. Price L. D. Price and Princess M. Ridding at the home of L. P. Rice. Everybody seemed to have a nice time and good success was the news. The church holds it regular business meeting Friday evening and elected as its messengers to the association, Denon LeRoy Noah, Rev. F. J. Nat and Sister C. Jones. The K. of Tabors give a lawn social Saturday night at the home of A. L. Crittendens and Sister J. Brock, chairman. This affair was a grand success and a neat sum cleared for the K. of T. Sir J. W. Martin, Daughter Emma Martin, H. of G. R. T. left for Clinton Sunday night to attend the grand sessions which convened at that place. Others that left Monday night were the C. M. H. Triplett and wife, M. Triplett and the G. M. Bessie Lee, Rev. F. J. Natt also left with them. He going home after spending many days here with us in the interest of the two Baptist churches. Rev. Natt was entertained by many of the members while in the city. The Mission Circle met in its regular business meeting Tuesday evening and a wonderful report from the conventino was made. The president is more than pleased with her co-workers. Mr. William McKee arrived home Friday with his discharge. He has been in service over the briny deep. We will all glad to see our burs home again. Mr. J. Watts has returned home after a few day's visit with his daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Taylor. Miss Hubbard of Missouri is in our city visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Lucy Bell and other relatives. Teddy Taylor arrived home Tuesday from overseas service . His mother and other relatives and friends were more than glad to greet Mr. Taylor home again. His mother has been in poor health. Hope this will add to her improvements. Mrs. Stella Priest arrived in our city from Chicago, Ill., Saturday night. She visited over Sunday with her mother-in-law, Mrs. L. D. Price and family. She left Monday morning for Braxton to see her mother. Miss Francis Pollens and Miss G. Hicks visited Sunday with friends at Milwaukee. Miss Esther Lewis and sister left Saturday for their home after a week's visit with relatives. Mrs. Helen Downey was in our city Sunday and addressed the L. C. of C. W. at the church at 3 o'clock. A good crowd was out to hear this worthy speaker and everyone was glad to be present. We feel that much good was done by her coming here. She also spoke some encouraging remarks to members of the club of N. A. A. C. P. The meeting was opened by the president. AN OLD FAULT FINDER An irritable and fault finding disposition is often caused by indigestion. A man with good digestion and bowels that act regularly is usually good natured. When troubled with indigestion or constipation take Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and enables it to perform its function naturally. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels. ALBIA NEWS At the A, M. E. Church on Monday evening, Aug. 4 was a social. On Tuesday evening Aug. 5 Professor Rogers from Missouri spoke to the Albia people a very fine address, which he had promised to them some months ago. They subscribed to the him the amount of $10. Mr. Edward Butler visited in Des Moines Sunday and attended to business. Mr. Sim Jeffers of Des Moines passed through Albia on Wednesday enrolled from California, where he had been visiting and back to his business in Des Moines. Presiding Elder Rev. J. H. Farribee with wife called at the home of Mr. B. T. Lewis and administered the sacrament to their daughter, Miss Milford, who is unable to attend services for some time. A number of the young men from Hocking were in Albia on Sunday. On Monday the stewards met at the home of Mrs. C. S. Washington's. On Monday evening, Aug. 11 a social at the A. M. E. church and Mrs. Helen Downing of Ottumwa addressed the people on the "State Colored Women's Work and the Iowa Drive for $10,000." Mrs. Mable Rolinson was in Albia on business. Mr. Le Roy Grayson is remodeling his house. He expects to have a fine little bungalow when he finishes. Speaks From Experience. "Here's a substance which breaks down when exposed to light," remarked the chemist. "That must be the reputations are made of." obsessive politician.-Widow. KEOKUK NEWS Master Clarence Franklin and cousin Miss Katherine Kenny have returned home after a visit with their aunt, Mrs. Crawson of New Boston. Miss Belle Aikens and sister, Mrs. Phophet left Monday morning for Chicago after a visit with their mother, Mrs. Aikens. Mrs. Herrington of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Miss Faye Roach has left for Quincy, where she will make her future home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harrison of 1313 Cedar street entertained at dinner her grandmother of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Seymore, Mrs. Morrison and daughters of Des Moines, and Mrs. Kellis of the city. Rev. J. Sterling Moore preached a grand and inspiring sermon Sunday evening on the league of nations. Mrs. Moore and children of Muskogee, Okla., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Watkins. Mrs. Louise Pyles left last Tuesday for Chicago where he expected to be employed for the future. Miss Marie Scott has returned home from Marshalltown where she was visiting friends and relatives. She was accompanied home by her little cousin, Martin Thurman Fields. A delightful banquet was held at the Bethel A. M. E. Church for the soldier boys under the direction of Miss Kate Owens. The peoples quartet band furnished the music for the occasion. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School held their annual pieie at Wild Cat Springs. Everyone reported a delightful time. Mrs. Gray of Honey Island, Miss., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jackson and brother, Mr. James Byrd. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the Bethel A. M. E. Church closing this conference year. The Phyllis Wheatley Reserve Club met at the home of Mrs. P. H. Jones last Tuesday. Mrs. O. Turken of Farmington was an over Sunday guest of Mrs. V. Cline Phillips. Mrs. Reynold South and wife and sister, Miss Vertin South have returned from a visit at Shelbina, Mo. Many Candles Made. Though candles are not so generally used as they were before the days of mineral illuminating oils, gas and electricity, they still constitute an important article of manufacture. The candle is an ancient form of lighting. The word comes from the Latin word "candere," which means to "glow." STRAIGHT 10¢ FLOR DE MELA Corona Mr. A. Robinson of Drumquin, Ontario, has been troubled for years with indigestion, and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as "the best medicine I ever used." If troubled with indigestion or constipation give them a trial. They are certain to prove beneficial. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September term, A. D. 1919. Solomon Brown, Plaintiff, vs. Lucy Brown, Defendant. To Lucy Brown: You are hereby notified that on or before the 22nd day of August, A. D. 1919 the petition of the plaintiff in the above- entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the Distriet court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the ground of desertion. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the September term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa on the 2nd day of September, 1919, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 29th day of July, 1919. S. Joe Brown, Attorney for Plaintiff. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of Polk County, Iowa. Susie Thomas, Plaintiff, vs. Doc. Thomas, Defendant: You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds of desertion. For full particulars see petition. And that unless you appear and defend on or before noon of the second day of next, September, 1919, term of this court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 2nd day of September, 1919, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 7th day of August, 1919. JOHN L. THOMPSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. FLOR DE MELBA The Cigar Supreme At the price FLOR DE MELBA is better, bigger and more pleasing than any mild Havana cigar. CORONA OR SELECTOS SIZE 10¢ OTHER SIZES DIFFERENT PRICES Ask your dealer for your favorite size. If your dealer can't supply you, write us. 1. LEWIS CIGAR MFG. CO. Newark, N.J. Largest Independent Cigar Factory in the World. THIS IS EASY PIE THE FOXY TRAMP VS. THE FOXY DOG NICE DOGGIE! PRETTY DOGGIE! HA! HA! HA! THAT WILL HOLD YOU FOR A WHILE I'M THE BOY THAT KNOWS HOW TO HANDLE A FEROCIOUS DOG THIS IS EASY PIE ALRIGHT, GOOH! THEM DOG GROWLS SOUND MIGHTY CLOSE GREAT SNAKES! WE KNOCKED THE BARREL OFF HIM OUCH! LET GO! LET GO! TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY SO I GUESS THAT WILL HOLD YOU UNTIL MY BOSS COMES HOME. International Cartoon Co. N.Y. 159 PETER B. When and only when the supply of mother's milk is defective or when abnormalities of the nipples or constitutional diseases render nursing inadvisable, and this should be determined by a physician; should artificial feeding be resorted to. Numerous so-called infant foods are advertised for this purpose, but most of them are very defective, so that for practical purposes cows milk in some form is the only available substitute for the mother's milk. Unfortunately, however, it differs markedly from the latter in composition, and under the most favorable circumstances is only an imperfect substitute for it. But, after carefully testing cow's milk chemically and comparing it with mother's milk, we find that it is slightly acid in reaction, and has a specific gravity of 1.029 to 1.033. Its average composition is: Proteids, 4 per cent; fats, 4 per cent; sugar, 4.5 per cent; and salts, 7 per cent. It is apparent, therefore that it contains less fat and sugar, and more proteids and salts than mother's milk, and consequently cannot be used in its natural form, but must first be modified in some way. And please remember that modified cow's milk is far better than any of the advertised artificial infant foods. A mother owes it not only to herself and family, but to her race and humanity when she can not nurse her child, to see that it gets the best man can give and that is some form of modified cow's milk. Just because it must be prepared fresh and is less expensive than some of the many advertised foods, does not in any way take from its usefulness. Some mothers are too prone to think that just because a thing is common and cheap, that it is not as good as something else which costs more. Many of the stomach conditions of middle age are directly attributable to improper feeding during infancy. Then too, far too many infants of our race go untimely to their everlasting resting place because of either carelessness or ignorance on our part to properly nourish them. If the child is healthy, satisfactory results are frequently obtained by dilating cows milk with various proportions of water and adding sugar. I have worked out a simple table which may be applied in the preparation of food for an infant: 14th day 6th wk. 11th wk. 5th mo. 9th 3rd 2nd 6th 11th 5th to to to to to 14th 6th 11th 5th 9th day wk. wk. mo. mo. Milk, parts ..... 1 1½ 2 4½ 6 Cream, parts ..... 1 2 2 3 2 Water, parts .13 12 11 8½ 7½ Gran. sugar, parts ..... 1 1 1 1 2 The unit of measure for the above table may be a teaspoon or a tablespoon. For example from the third day to the fourteenth day if a teaspoon was used there would be one teaspoonful each of milk, cream and sugar to thirteen of water, etc. The nursing bottles should have rounded bottoms, so that there are no corners for holding dirt, and so that they can not be stood about the room. If only one or two bottles are used they should be scalded after each feeding. The milk to be used should be placed in the bottle and then heated by placing same in some hot water until it becomes luke warm. The time of feeding, etc., is the same as in breast fed children, which I discussed in my previous article. There are nevertheless, two points upon which I must insist—namely, the capacity of the stomach of the newly-born child is training the child to regular habits, no matter what method of feeding is employed. It should be remembered that the stomach of th enewly-born child is very small, and that one ounce will fill it to repletion. That amount of food should not be exceeded for the first few days, after which it should be increased gradually. BURLINGTON NEWS Burlington was visited by a terrific rain and hail storm last week. Although the corn and fruit was damaged somewhat, it was stated that the rain was worth thousands of dollars, and despite the ill effects, it brought welcome relief from the excessive heat. Mrs. R. C. Bansom who has been visiting at the A. M. E. parsonage left for her home in New York last week. She was accompanied by her two grandsons, Reverdy and Steward Bansom. The Willing Workers Club of the A. M. E. Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cole last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Gresham of Cedar Rapids, who was here soliciting for a girls home at Iowa City, made an address before the club. Mr. L. Dixon also read a splendid paper on the race question. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnson entertained Mrs Gresham while she was in the city. Mr. W. W. Gross of Keokuk, grandmaster of Iowa Masonic Lodges, stopped over between train time one day last week and attended to some lodge business and called on a few friends. Mr. Gross was en route from Nebraska, where he had been to help set up a grand body of Masonic lodges. Mr. Charles Slaughter was in a bad runaway last Thursday night. He was thrown from a hotel bus and was rendered unconscious. He was rushed to Mercy hospital where it was found no bones were broken. He is recovering nicely. Mr. Slaughter was recently discharged from Fort Riley for disability. He and his horse went over an embankment. The horse was killed and Charles received three broken ribs and THE BYSTANDEK many bruises. Mrs. A. M. Cook, a popular widow of Hannibal, Mo., was united in marriage to Mr. Jos. H. Jordan of Ottumwa, Ia Mrs. Jordan has been visiting at the A. F. Cook home. The couple received many congratulations and best wishes. Mrs. James Kuepper and daughters, Misses Cora and Bessie attended the A. M. E. Sunday School picnic last Thursday. They drove over from near Carmen, Ill. They were accompanied by Mrs. Kuepper's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groff of Cedar Rapids, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Groff are visiting at the Kuepper farm. The A. M. E. Sunday School picnic was a success. But the rain in the evening drove everybody home earlier than they wanted to go. Mr. Howard Nelson, who operates the elevator at the Iowa State Bank building is on his three week's vacation. Mrs. Alice C. Woods of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lottie Nelson. Mr. James Wieks of Winfield, In., was an over Sunday visitor. Another Burlington boy returned home last week from over the seas, Mr. John Victor. Mrs. Goldie Clark has returned from Chicago, Ill., where she has been visiting her brother and sister, Mrs. Chester Cowden and Mrs. May Johnson. CENTERVILLE NEWS Hattie Bolden and F. L. Bell entered the daughters of Tabor Wednesday evening at the home of Daughter Bolden's. A large number were present and success reported. The Royal House was entertained Thursday evening by Princess L. D. Price L. D. Price and Princess M. Ridding at the home of L. P. Rice. Everybody seemed to have a nice time and good success was the news. The church holds it regular business meeting Friday evening and elected as its messengers to the association, Deacon LeRoy Noah, Rev. F. J. Nat and Sister C. Jones. The K. of Tabors give a lawn social Saturday night at the home of A. L Crittendens and Sister J. Brock, chairman. This affair was a grand success and a neat sum cleared for the K. of T. Sir J. W. Martin, Daughter Emma Martin, H. of G. R. T. left for Clinton Sunday night to attend the grand sessions which convened at that place. Others that left Monday night were the C. M. H. Triplett and wife, M. Triplett and the G. M. Bessie Lee, Rev. F. J. Natt also left with them. He going home after spending many days here with us in the interest of the two Baptist churches. Rev. Natt was entertained by many of the members while in the city. The Mission Circle met in its regular business meeting Tuesday evening and a wonderful report from the convino was made. The president is more than pleased with her co-workers. Mr. William McKeen arrived home Friday with his discharge. He has been in service over the briny deep. We will all glad to see our boys home again. Mr. J. Watts has returned home after a few day's visit, with his daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Taylor. Miss Hubbard of Missouri is in our city visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Lucy Bell and other relatives. Teddy Taylor arrived home Tuesday from overseas service. His mother and other relatives and friends were more than glad to greet Mr. Taylor home again. His mother has been in poor health. Hope this will add to her improvements. Mrs. Stella Priest arrived in our city from Chicago, Ill., Saturday night. She visited over Sunday with her mother-in-law, Mrs. L. D. Price and family. She left Monday morning for Braxton to see her mother. Miss Francis Pollens and Miss G. Hicks visited Sunday with friends at Milwaukee. Miss Esther Lewis and sister left Saturday for their home after a week's visit with relatives. Mrs. Helen Downey was in our city Sunday and addressed the L. C. of C. W. at the church at 3 o'clock. A good crowd was out to hear this worthy speaker and everyone was glad to be present. We feel that much good was done by her coming here. She also spoke some encouraging remarks to members of the club of N. A. A. C. P. The meeting was opened by the president. AN OLD FAULT FINDER An irritable and fault finding disposition is often caused by indigestion. A man with good digestion and bowels that act regularly is usually good natured. When troubled with indigestion or constipation take Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and enables it to perform its function naturally. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels. ALBIA NEWS. At the A, M. E. Church on Monday evening, Aug. 4 was a social. On Tuesday evening Aug. 5 Professor Rogers from Missouri spoke to the Albia people a very fine address, which he had promised to them some months ago. They subscribed to the him the amount of $10. Mr. Edward Butler visited in Des Moines Sunday and attended to business. Mr. Sim Jeffers of Des Moines passed through Albia on Wednesday enroute from California, where he had been visiting and back to his business in Des Moines. Presiding Elder Rev. J. H. Farribee with wife called at the home of Mr. B. T. Lewis and administered the sacrament to their daughter, Miss Milfred, who is unable to attend services for some time. A number of the young men from Hoeking were in Albia on Sunday. On Monday the stewards met at the home of Mrs. C. S. Washington's. On Monday evening, Aug. 11 a social at the A. M. E. church and Mrs. Helen Downing of Ottumwa addressed the people on the 'State Colored Women's Work and the Iowa Drive for $10,000.' Mrs. Mable Rolinson was in Albia on business. Mr. Le Roy Grayson is remodeling his house. He expects to have a fine little bungalow when he finishes. Speaks From Experience. Speaks From Experience. "Here's a substance which breaks down when exposed to light," remarked the chemist. "That must be the reputations are made of" observed, the politician—Widow. Master Clarence Franklin and cousin, Miss Katherine Kenny have returned home after a visit with their aunt, Mrs. Crawson of New Boston. Miss Belle Aikens and sister, Mrs. Phophet left Monday morning for Chicago after a visit with their mother, Mrs. Aikens. Mrs. Herrington of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Miss Faye Roach has left for Quincy, where she will make her future home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harrison of 1313 Cedar street entertained at dinner her grandmother of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Seymour, Mrs. Morrison and daughters of Des Moines, and Mrs. Kellis of the city. Rev. J. Sterling Moore preached a grand and inspiring sermon Sunday evening on the league of nations. Mrs. Moore and children of Muskogee, Okla., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Watkins. Mrs. Louise Pyles left last Tuesday for Chicago where he expected to be employed for the future. Miss Marie Scott has returned home from Marshalltown where she was visiting friends and relatives. She was accompanied home by her little cousin, Martin Thurman Fields. A delightful banquet was held at the Bethel A. M. E. Church for the soldier boys under the direction of Miss Kate Owens. The peoples quartet band furnished the music for the occasion. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School held their annual picnic at Wild Cat Springs. Everyone reported a delightful time. Mrs. Gray of Honey Island, Miss., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jackson and brother, Mr. James Byrd. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the Bethel A. M. E. Church closing this conference year. The Phyllis Wheatley Reserve Club met at the home of Mrs. P. H. Jones last Tuesday. Mrs. O. Turken of Farmington was an over Sunday guest of Mrs. V. Cline Phillips. Mrs. Reynold South and wife and sister, Miss Vertin South have returned from a visit at Shelbina, Mo. Many Candles Made. Though candles are not so generally used as they were before the days of mineral illuminating oils, gas and electricity, they still constitute an important article of manufacture. The candle is an ancient form of lighting. The word comes from the Latin word, "candere," which means to "glow." STRAIGHT 10¢ FLOR DE MELBA Corona Mr. A. Robinson of Drumquin, Ontario, has been troubled for years with indigestion, and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as "the best medicine ever used." If troubled with indigestion or constipation give them a trial. They are certain to prove beneficial. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September term, A. D. 1919. Solomon Brown, Plaintiff, vs. Lucy Brown, Defendant. To Lucy Brown: You are hereby notified that on or before the 22nd day of August, A. D. 1919 the petition of the plaintiff in the above- entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the District court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the ground of desertion. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the September term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa on the 2nd day of September, 1919, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 29th day of July, 1919. S. Joe Brown, Attorney for Plaintiff ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of Polk County, Iowa. Susie Thomas, Plaintiff, vs. Doc. Thomas, Defendant: You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds of desertion. For full particulars see petition. And that unless you appear and defend on or before noon of the second day of next, September, 1919, term of this court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 2nd day of September, 1919, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 7th day of August, 1919. JOHN L. THOMPSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. FLOR DE MELBA The Cigar Supreme At the price FLOR DE MELBA is better, bigger and more pleasing than any mild Havana cigar. CORONA OR SELECTOS SIZE 10¢ OTHER SIZES DIFFERENT PRICES Ask your dealer for your favorite size. If your dealer cant supply you, write us I. LEWIS CIGAR MFG. CO. Nesark, N.J. Largest Independent Cigar Factory in the World. THIS IS EASY PIE