Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXVI No. 14 Mayor Tom Fairweather Crocker Street Y. Public Demonstration at St. Church at 4 P. M. Sunda All persons interested in the establishment of the Y. M. C. A. work among our people should be present at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Sunday, Sept. 23 at 4 p. m. A public demonstration will be made of the entire work up to date. A most interesting program is promised. A general report of the secretary will be given showing what has been accomplished up to date and giving a financial statis of the organization up to date. Mr. Archie Alexander been accomplished up to date and giv-. To every person paying as much as ing a financial statis of the organiza- five dollars before Oct. 1 will be given tion up to date. Mr. Archie Alexander, an official Y. M. C. A. membership pin. IOWA GIRL GOES TO WILBERFORCE AS INSTRUCTOR Miss Elizabeth Gross, daughter of Mr. W. W. Gross, mail carrier and prominent citizen of Keokuk, Iowa, and grand master of the Masonic grand lodge of Iowa, has received an appointment of instructor at Wilberforce University, Ohio. Miss Gross is a graduate of the Iowa State University, class of 1919. Aside from making one of the highest records of her class she was awarded the medal of the Daughters of the American revolution for her excellent scholarship in history. We congatulate Miss Gross on her appointment for aside from her excellent school record she comes from one of the highest class families in the state of Iowa. STUDENTS HOME DRIVE OFFICIAL REPORT The scholarship committee of the Iowa Federation who have been conducting the students home drive met in Des Moines Monday. Mrs. Helen Downey, chairman of committee and who conducted the drive. Mrs. Jessey McClain, state treasurer; Mrs. George C. Young, secretary of committee; Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines; Mrs. Jennie Wright, Buxton; Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Kansas City; Mrs. White, state president and Mrs. H. Downey made excellent report on property purchased and its condition. The deed to property and insurance papers were turned over to treasurer. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. S. Joe Brown for his gratuitous service to committee. The treasurer reported she had received $1,964.70 in money over $500 in pledges. $1,000 has been paid on property. The home has been furnished, other expenses paid and $625.23 remain in treasury. All honor to the splendid women who served regardless of the amount turned in. May none of them become discouraged but be more inspired to work. The committee will continue their soliciting and hope to pay another thousand dollars in January. We would like to have another rug for their home and we need dishes especially cups and glasses. Good friends already donating coal for which we are grateful. This home is a monument of culture to the Negros of Iowa. We are proud of it, we want you to be proud of it. It is open to visitors and our pleas- ant little matron will receive you. POLITICS WILL BOIL AT POLITICS WILL IOWA SUFF SESSION A real political session is promised when the Iowa Equal Suffrage association gathers for its convention at Boone next week. The sessions which begin Sept. 30, and end Oct. 2, will be fraught with party propaganda, and women who already have chosen their political parties, say they will make every effort to convert non-partisan members of the organization before the convention ends. This will be the last appearance of the Iowa Equal Suffrage association. During the convention it will be merged with the National League for Women Voters, and will plan a new program. The part which Iowa women play in state politics will be one of the interesting revelations during the sessions. Party representatives will take their best arguments to this gathering of women. The republican party will be press-agented by a member of the state central committee; the democratic party by M. F. Healy, Ft. Dodge, and the socialist party by Rev. L. S. Tucker, Chicago. Other interesting talks will be given by Mrs. Charles Brooks, Wichita, Kan., chairman of the National League of Women Voters, who will describe the work of the league; Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCullough, Evanston, well known suffragette and lawyer, and Mrs. will show and explain to you the plans of our proposed building. Mayor Tom Fairweather will be the principal speaker. There will also be a number of quartet selections furnished by boys of the Syndicate Club. It is hoped that enough money will be raised to immediately begin the erection of the building. S. Joe Brown, president Colored League of Women Voters, who will talk on the "Political Education of Colored Women." CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS. Mr. Harold Price is the leader of a fine quartet, the Parlor City Male Quartet. They are engaged to sing at the Stanwood fall festival, Oct. 1, 2. Members are: Robert Martin, first tenor; Harold Price, second tenor; Forest Martin, baritone, and William Brown, Jr., basso. W. L. Warren has returned from an eastern trip. James Sims and Ollie Powers made quite a hit at the Majestic last week. Miss Fern Martin is visiting in Minneapolis, Minn., the guest of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groff entertained Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson at dinner Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Brown has returned from Newark, N. J., where she attended the national Baptist convention. Rev. J. H. Ferriebird was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Woodard left Sunday morning for Lynchburg, Va. She accompanied the remains of her husband, Rev. Woodard. MOLINE NEWS. The Rev. T. W. Lewis departed Tuesday for Chicago where he will attend the annual conference. A musical program was rendered at the St. Paul's Church Sunday evening by the choir. Besides the musical number by the choir. There was an instrumental solo by Mrs. H. F. Stewart, a vocal solo by Mr. Craig; an essay by Mrs. H. W. Hardin; a reading by Mrs. Norris, a solo by Mr. Evans, an essay by Miss Beatrice Dysen; remarks by Rev. S. B. Watkins and farewell remarks by Rev. T. N. Lewis, after which the collection was lifted. Then the yearly reports of the Church were made. Mrs. Maggie Grant of Chicago is visiting friends and relatives in the city. A number of Moline people attended the meeting of the Davenport branch of the N. A. A. C. P. at the Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday. A very enjoyable program was rendered. Mrs. Lillian Miller is visiting friends in anas City, Kan. Mrs. Nora Enoch entertained Mr. Fielder Brown at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Walkup entertained at dinner Sunday. Covers were laid for six. Mr. W. A. Stewart is attending the annual conference in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Whitfield entertained in honor of Mrs. M. Grant Monday evening. Mrs. William Craig entertained Wednesday afternoon in honor of her mother, Mrs. Petis and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Craig, who are visiting her from Shalbina, Mo. The afternoon was highly enjoyed by all, and a nice luncheon was served by the hostess. Best Treatment for a Burn If for no other reason, Chamberlain's Saive should be kept in every household on account of its great value in the treatment of burns. It allays the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a severe one, heals the parts without leaving a scar. This saive is also unequaled for chapped hands, sore nipples and diseases of the skin. Price 25 cents. Adv. KEOKUK ITEMS. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church had a glorious jubilee week beginning with special exercises on Sunday and closing with a brilliant sermon from Rev. Harvey J. Moore, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, who proved to be a real friend to the race when all things looked really critical and many feared a lynching. On Monday the Rev. Hull Warren of the Christian Church and Mrs. Elizabeth an educator and lecturer of international reputation delighted a splendid congregation. Mrs. Lay, one of Chicago's splendid evangelists sang Shine Shine for Jesus. The Rev W. H. Starks preached an unusual- MOLINE NEWS. KEOKUK ITEMS. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 1919. (By John L. Thompson.) Across the Father of Waters from the sucker state into Hannibal. This the sucker state into "show me" state. Hannibal is one of the oldest cities in Missouri, located high upon the bluffs of Mississippi. Here lives about 5,000 colored people, of whom we cannot say very much for our stay was only two hours, ytt we found out that there were two colored newspapers here, so the Bystander editor was generous enough not to attempt to impose our journal that has passed more than a quarter of a century of existence upon the Hannibal people since they had sufficient news newspapers in their own city, the National Protective paper is the oldest, having been published for several years by Rev. C. R. McDowell as the official organ of the National Protective Association and the Missouri State Register, recently started by George H. Wright, recently from Michigan, by formerly an old Hannibal man. Ed Long was the only restaurant called the Savoy at 112 Bird street. He is contemplating enlarging his restaurant. Mrs. V. H. Holland runs a first class room and boarding house at 315 Center. A few hours later we arrived in Paris, Mo. A nice little town of about 1,500 of which about 500 are colored. They have one restaurant, one barber shop, a brick school house with two teachers, Miss Berry is the principal. Geo. Kipper is still in the meat butcher for a meat store. George A. Donaldson, decorator and dealer in all gardens of wall paper and decorator's supplies and L. A. Donaldson are both doing well. There are two churches, the A. M. E. and the Baptist, each doing fairly well. Mr. T. J. House is a hunting man here. He owns a nice farm and makes sorghum, his specialty. He sells hundreds of gallons. Jas. Hocker is another well to do farmer living near Madison. He owns 160 acres of fine land. He has out this year 110 acres of wheat and 140 acres of corn, about fifty head of hogs and other things in proportion. Henry Price is another successful farmer. In fact the farmers near Madison held a one day agricultural fair and many prizes were given out, Mr. A. Watson is another farmer. Mr. Ragland is doing well. Mr. B. E. Beecham is farming, although he lives in town. Mr. Berry is one of the old and highly respected citizens here. He owns valuable property. W. E. Robinson is still working at the post office. We Sundayed in Moberly, the largest city in north central Missouri. It is a railroad division. We have here about 2,000 colored people with four colored churches, the M. E. pastored by Rev. Abbott, the Second Baptist pastored by Rev. J. D. Downey, the A. M. E. pastored by Rev. Harris and the other Baptist pastored by Rev. Swany. The ly good sermon Tuesday evening. Rev. F. D. Long of the Congregational Church, who had eighteen months experience overseas with the soldiers gave a glowing account of the black boys over there. Their good humor aided much in keeping things in check. He encouraged the race much by saying in time true democracy would be right here as in France when there would be no color line and then the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man would exist. The symposium was under the auspices of the young people of the church. Mrs. Edna Alberts read an excellent paper. Mesdames W. E. Moore and Mytrle Hamm ably recited the musical selections by Mrs. Carrie Smith. Mrs. Anna Holmes quartets and trios from members of her choir, Miss Verlin and Reginald South aided by the Pilgrim Best's own choir helped to make the occasion the very splendid affair it was. Wherein it was not a money making plan but something like $100 was received. Marie Scott, a young soprano pleased the congregation on several occasions. The praying band and the over top girls, served refreshments. Rev. J. Sterling seemed highly pleased with the results of his efforts and promises to leave no stone unturned for the uplift of the church and people. He is the president of the Keokuk branch of the N. A. A. C. P. The American Co-operative Investment is a sound and safe business founded by and for the colored people. This business is going to have a continued and increasing success. It is going to be representative of the best there is in colored industry in the United States. You can't make a fortune by investing your money in this corporation but you can invest a few dollars at an excellent rate of interest and if you take pride or have belief in your own worth or the worth of your own people than the returns on your investment are incalculable. Stock $10 per share. This is your business if you choose to make it so. It is the easiest thing imaginable for you to own a part of it. If you are interested call, write or phone the American Co-Operative Investment Co. Inc. 919 Center Street Phone Walnut 2172 Des Moines, Ia Rev. Downey was in the midst of a mortgage burning rally. They had paid off all of their mortgage debt and held an all day jollification. The members of the church served a big basket dinner free to everybody several hundreds took dinner there. It was one of the best church dinners that ye editor ever ate. Chicken, pork and ham, sweet potatoes, cabbage salads of all kinds, baked potatoes and brown gravy, corn, apple sauce, cake and apple, peach sweet potatoes and pumpkin pies. O man it was enough to make one go away back and sit down. They held an afternoon service, when Rev. Saunders and an auto truck of fourteen of his members of Huntsville came over to help them in their rally. Rev. Saunders preached a soul-stirring sermon which was enjoyed by all present. They collected about $100 on this day. This is a fine brick church built about ten years ago. They raised this year over $2,500 on the main debt besides the interest. Rev. Downey and his wife are great church workers. I understand that the other Baptist The A. M. E. also have just had a mortgage burning. They have a very beautiful edifice built about five years ago, so these three churches are all practically new and the best thing they are out of debt. There are two physicians, Dr. J. S Peacy, the oldest in point of residence. He is doing well. His able wife is active in both church and secret society work. Dr. J. H. Longon is the other physician. He is a young man only practiced here a few years but he is a young man of future usefulness. He has a Dodge car and has a large practice. They need a dentist. There is one undertaker, one barber shop, one restaurant, one pool hall. Mr. F. J. Alexander is still contract carpenter. He is a brother to Erice Alexander of Des Moines. He owns a beautiful stucco home just built. His wife has more flowres and beautiful porch plants than any home that I have seen. Rev. S. E. Boone is still working in the postoffice and preaching every Sunday at a small town a short distance from here. He is a fine young A. M. E. minister. Prof. L. B. Quinn is still the principal at the public school with 3 other teachers of whom I cannot name all of them. Prof. Quinn is a fine young man, a good music, as he is organist at the A. M. E. Church. He owns a nice home. Mrs. U. M. Wells, who has been sick for more than a year who was taken to Des Moines hospital and was operated upon is a little better. She was brought home from Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 14. Mrs. Minnie Althouse is still running her rooming and boarding house. Mrs. Kate Black, one of the active young women will chronicle the Moberly news this year. Mrs. C. W. Kirby is quite sick. Prof. Coleman is still here doing well. He is an influential U. B. F. worker. We left for Hunville. and with the aid of his splendid assistants will put on a membership drive shortly to increase its number. Mrs. Jessie Taylor of Ottumwa, Iowa, after spending a few hours with the Gatlen's left Sunday for Memphis. R. H. Hall of Bascoe, Mo., also visited the Gatlin's. The many friends of Dr. T. H. Phillips will be glad to know he is still improving. Miss Elizabeth Gross has been assigned a position in Wilberforce University. Mrs. Lennie Rusk Porter of St. Louis is spending a week at home with her sisters and other relatives. Mr. William Alden was hurt in a collision of his wheel with the automobile of Dr. and Mrs. Diamond but is getting on nicely at this writing. Revs. L. C. Lowe and Henry Arm- strong will take charge of the Bethel Chureh in the pastor's absence. Mrs. George Ann Coleman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Marie P. Robbins in Chicago and attending the confe- rence which is in session there. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Taylor are entertaining the former's sister of K ansas City, Mo. Mr. John Kinslow of Missouri is visiting friends of a half century's dura- tion among whom are Whalen Green J. W. Drain, Mr. Wilson and others. Is Iowa the Greatest State Of All? We'll Say She Is-- And Here Are the Reasons You may not know that Iowa is the greatest state of all! Nevertheless, she is and here are the facts and the figures to prove it. These statistics were read at the recent Methodist conference by Sherman Powell, stewardship secretary of the Omaha Area: FACTS AND FIGURES OF IOWA. IOWA HAS THE— Greater hydro-electric plant on earth at Keokuk. Largest basket factory in the United States at Burlington. Largest cereal factory in the world at Cedar Rapids. Largest calendar factory in the world at Red Oak. Largest cash and door factory in the United States at Dubuque. Largest macaroni factory in the world at Davenport. Largest furniture factory in the United States at Burlinton. Largest cream separator factory in the United States at Waterloo. IOWA'S— Corn is worth more than the annual products of all the gold mines of the United States. Horses are worth more than the cotton crop of any state. Hogs are worth more than the hogs of any two states in the union. Honey is worth more than California fig. Wool is worth more than California's strawberries. Corn crop is worth more than all of Canada's wheat crop. more persons-in Iowa are engaged in breeding pure bred horses and Dr. W. H. Harper of Howard University will locate in our city soon. Mr. Nate Mitchell remains about the same. Occasionally he is out on the streets. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter are entertaining the latter's father from down in Missouri. St. Mary's the Virgin (Episcopal Church) is receiving a new roof and concrete walks are laid on both sides of the church property. Mrs. George Bundy is able to be out again after a very severe spell of heart trouble. Mr. W. H. Martin's mother has returned to Chicago a very pleasant visit with him. His family, and many friends. Mr. J. W. Wilson agreeably surprised the members of the Institute band with a case of ice cold soda water Monday night. There is no question but what our band is one of the best in the country. F. D. Fields is its conductor and F. S. Johnson its manager. Mrs. Maggie Bennett has returned to her home in Brooklyn, N. Y., after an extended visit with relatives and friends here. Mrs. Naomi Fields has returned home after a three week's visit with relatives in Michigan. Her brother accompanied her home. Mr. Whalon Green will represent the lay members of Bethel Church at the Iowa conference which convenes in Chicago, Sept. 23. Rev. C. R. Waters left Tuesday morning for the Iowa conference which convenes in nChicago. This is the greatest conference year in the quadreunion as the delegates for the general conference are to be elected. Rev. Waters was in very high spirits when he last talked to the reporter and spoke in the highest terms, not only of his own members, but all Keokuk. He left the church, he says in the best condition it has ever been in. Clear of debt and money in the treasury of every department. With $115 report which is the largest in the history of Keokuk. In view of the splendid work he had done the members as a body felt they would be unappreciative to do anything less than unanimously ask for his return. There was not a dissenting vote. His sermon Sunday morning was in keeping with the other splendid sermons he has prescheduled. Miss Ruth Johnson collected $5.00 for the Bishop Quinn monument to be erected in Richmond, Ind. Recent distinguished out of town visitors at the Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission, who have given much encouragement by their hearty commendation of the work are as follows: Mrs. H. S. Smith and Mrs. E. Barel, Milwaukee. Wis.; Dr. and Mrs. The Best advertising medium to rock colored people in the west Price Five Cents Best State I Say She Is-- Are Are the Reasons cattle than in any other state. IOWA TODAY BREEDS MORE— Percheron horses than France. Belgian horses than Belgium. Clydesdale horses than Scotland. Shire horses than England. IOWA TODAY BREEDS— One-fifth of all Percherons in the United States. One-sixth of all Shires in the United States. One-fourth of all Clydesdales in the United States. One-half of all Belgians in the United States. IOWA STANDS FIRST IN— Value of farm products. Combined value of live stock. Value of farm property, per farm. Percentage of farm land improved. Number of automobiles per capita. Tonnage of crops. Number of banks. Short courses for the farmer. Literary. Value of farm buildings. Production of grass seed. Production of oats. Production of corn. Value of farm implements. Egg production. Value of horses. Value of cattle. Value of hogs. Value of poultry. Hay and forage. Productive climate. The farms of Iowa are worth more than the farms of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming combined. IOWA HAS PRODUCED THE WORLD'S GREATEST— Evangelist William A. Sunday, Y. M. C. A. leader, John B. Mott. Food administrator, Herbert G. Hoover. Greatest missionary leader, S. Earl Taylor. L. Haggett, Nauvoo, Ill.; Mrs. Eav C. Robinson, Harrisville, W. Va., national representative of the W. C. T. U. in the city as the guest of the county con- vention of that organization that met in Keokuk this months; Mr. John L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander. The mission has accepted the agency for the book on our colored officers at the Des Moines training camp, of which Mr. Thompson is the author: Ten orders for the book have been received since the visit of Mr. Thompson. OTTUMWA BRIEFER A very successful entertainment was given Monday by Mrs. Minnie Belle. The proceeds of $40.00 was applied to the pastor's salary. The Sewing Circle ladies gave a very successful entertainment Tuesday, Sept. 23. An interesting and unique program was rendered. The K. of P. hled a very successful celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation in their hall Monday. Many out of town guests were present. Mr. McKinley Meeks left Wednesday for an indefinite stay with relatives in New York. Miss Etta Searcy left last week to complete her study course at Iowa Wesleyan. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey and son left last week for Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Mr. Engene Bailey, Ottumwa's noted tenor singer, left last week for Mt. Pleasant where he will attend Iowa Wesleyan college. Flow Evolved Slowfx The plow evolved slowly from a crude instrument of wood into the steel tool of today. In many parts of the world even today a very primitive form of wooden plow is still in use. Des Moines Ignition Exchange 108 Sixth Avenue Phone Walnut 3088 Distributors For Detroit Batteries Disco Ford Starters If you want the right price and Batteries phone us. We are making special allowance and hold batteries for 10 days. THE BYSTANDER Stoke Capitol Blug Hlat 14 XXVI No.14 Mayor Tom Fairw Crocker Street Public Demonstration Church at 4 P. M. Public Demonstration at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church at 4 P. M. Sunday, Sept. 28th. All persons interested in the estab- will show and explain to you the plan- lishment of the Y. M. C. A. work among of our proposed building. Mayor Tom our people should be present at St. Fairweather will be the principal speak- Paul's A. M. E. Church Sunday, Sept. er. There will also be a number of 28 at 4 p. m. A public demonstration quartet selections furnished by boys of will be made of the entire work up to the Syndicate Club. It is hoped that date. A most interesting program is enough money will be raised to imme- promised. A general report of the sec- diately begin the erection of the build- retary will be given showing what has ing. been accomplished up to date and giv. To every person paying as much as ing a financial status of the organiza- five dollars before Oct. 1 will be given up to date. Mr. Archie Alexander, an official Y. M. C. A. membership pin. IOWA GIRL GOES TO WILBER- BORO INSTRUCTION FORCE AS INSTRUCTION Miss Elizabeth Gross, daughter of Mr. W. W. Gross, mail carrier and prominent citizen of Keokuk, Iowa, and grand master of the Masonic grand lodge of Iowa, has received an appointment of instructor at Wilberforce University, Ohio. Miss Gross is a graduate of the Iowa State University, class of 1919. Aside from making one of the highest records of her class she was awarded the medal of the Daughters of the American revolution for her excellent scholarship in history. We congatulate Miss Gross on her appointment for aside from her excellent school record she comes from one of the highest class families in the state of Iowa. STUDENTS HOME DRIVE The scholarship committee of the Iowa Federation who have been conducting the students home drive, met in Des Moines Monday. These present were: Mrs. Martha White of Indianapolis, president of Iowa Federation. Mrs. Helen Downey, chairman of committee and who conducted the drive. Mrs. Joseye McClain, state treasurer; Mrs. George C. Young, secretary of committee; Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines; Mrs. Jennie Wright, Buxton; Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Kansas City; Mrs. White, state president and Mrs. H. Downey made excellent report on property purchased and its condition. The deed to property and insurance papers were turned over to treasurer. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. S. Joe Brown for his gratuitous service to committee. The treasurer reported she had received $1,944.70 in money over $500 in pledges. $1,000 has been paid on property. The home has been furnished, other expenses paid and $625.23 remain in treasury. All honor to the splendid women who served regardless of the amount turned in. May none of them become discouraged but be more inspired to work. The committee will continue their soliciting and hope to pay another thousand dollars in January. We would like to have another rug for their home and we need dishes especially aprons and glasses. Good friends already donating coal for wildlife is great! for which we are grateful. This home is a monument of culture to the Negroes of Iowa. We are proud of it, we want you to be proud of it. It is open to visitors and our pleas- ant little matron will receive you. POLITICS WILL BUILT AT IOWA SUFF SESSION A real political session is promised when the Iowa Equal Suffrage association gathers for its convention at Boone next week. The sessions which begin Sept. 30, and end Oct. 2, will be braught with party propaganda, and women who already have chosen their political parties, say they will make every effort to convert non-partisan members of the organization before the convention ends. This will be the last appearance of the Iowa Equal Suffrage association. During the convention it will be merged with the National League for Women Voters, and will plan a new program. The part which Iowa women play in state politics will be one of the interesting revelations during the sessions. Party representatives will take their best arguments to this gathering of women. The republican party will be press-agented by a member of the state central committee; the democratic party by M. F. Healy, Ft. Dodge, and the socialist party by Rev. I. S. Truker, Chicago. Other interesting talks will be given by Mrs. Charles Brooks, Wichita, Kan., chairman of the National League of Women Voters, who will describe the work of the League; Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCallough, Evanston, well known suffragett and lawyer, and Mrs. Boost Pay and read The Bystander will show and explain to you the plans of our proposed building. Mayor Tom Fairweather will be the principal speaker. There will also be a number of quartet selections furnished by boys of the Syndicate Club. It is hoped that enough money will be raised to immediately begin the erection of the building. S. Joe Brown, president Colored League of Women Voters, who will talk on the "Political Educaton of Colored Women." CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS Mr. Harold Price is the leader of a fine quartet, the Farlar City Male Quartet. They are engaged to sing at the Stanwood fall festival, Oct. 1, 2. Members are: Robert Martin, first tenor; Harold Price, second tenor; Forest Martin, baritone, and William Brown, Jr. basso. W. L. Warren has returned from an eastern trip. James Sims and Ollie Powers made quite a hit at the Majestic last week. Miss Fern Martin is visiting in Minneapolis, Minn., the guest of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groff entertained Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson at dinner Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Brown has returned from Newark, N. J., where she attended the national Baptist convention. Rev. J. H. Ferribee was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Woodard left Sunday morning for Lynchburg, Va. She accompanied the remains of her husband, Rev. Woodard. MOLINE NEWS. The Rev. T. W Lewis departed Tuesday for Chicago where he will attend the annual conference. A musical program was rendered at the St. Paul's Church Sunday evening by the choir. Besides the musical number by the choir. There was an instrumental solo by Mrs. H. F. Stewart, a vocal solo by Mr. Craig; an essay by Mrs. H. W. Hardin; a reading by Mrs. Norris, a solo by Mr. Evans, an essay by Miss Beatrice Dysen; remarks by Rev. S. B. Watkins and farewell remarks by Rev. T. N. Lewis, after which the collection was lifted. Then the yearly reports of the Church were made. Mrs. Maggie Grant of Chicago is visiting friends and relatives in the city. A number of Moline people attended the meeting of the Davenport branch of the N. A. A. C. P. at the Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday. A very enjoyable program was rendered. Mrs. Lillian Miller is visiting friends in ansa City. Kan. Mrs. Nora Enoch entertained Mr. and his daughter Sunday. Fielder Brown at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Walkup ent- tained at dinner Sunday. Covers were laid for six. Mr. W. A. Stewart is attending the annual conference in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Whitfield entered in honor of Mrs. M. Grant Monday evening. Mrs. William Craig entertained Wednesday afternoon in honor of her mother, Mrs. Petis and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Craig, who are visiting her from Shalbain, Mo. The afternoon was highly enjoyed by all, and a nice luncheon was served by the hostess. Best Treatment for a Burn. If for no other reason, Chamberlain's Salve should be kept in every household on account of its great value in the treatment of burns. It allays the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a severe one, heals the parts without leaving a scar. This salve is also unequaled for chapped hands, gore nipples and diseases of the skin. Price 25 cents. Adv. KEOKUK ITEMS. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church had a glorious jubilee week beginning with special exercises on Sunday and closing with a brilliant sermon from Rev. Harvey J. Moore, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, who proved to be a real friend to the race when all things looked really critical and many feared a lynching. On Monday the Rev. Hull Warren of the Christian Church and Mrs. Elizabeth an educator and lecturer of international reputation delighted a splendid congregation. Mrs. Lay, one of Chicago's splendid evangelists sang Shine Shine for Jesus. The Rev W. H. Starks preached an unusual DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 1919. (By John L. Thompson.) Accross the Father of Waters from the sucker state into Hannibal. This the sucker state into "show me" state. Hannibal is one of the old-cat cities in Missouri, located high upon the bluffs of Mississippi. Here lives about 5,000 colored people, of whom we cannot say very much for our stay was only two hours, ytt we found out that there were two colored newspapers here, so the Bystander editor was generous enough not to attempt to impose our journal that has passed more then a quarter of a century of existence upon the Hannibal people since they had sufficient newspapers in their own city, the National Protective paper is the oldest, having been published for several years by Rev. C. R. McDowell as the official organ of the National Protective Association and the Missouri State Register, recently started by George H. Wright, recently from Michigan, by formerly an old Hannibal man Ed Long was the only restaurant called the Savoy at 112 Bird street. He is contemplating enlarging his restaurant. Mrs. V. H. Holland runs a first class room and boarding house at 315 Center. A few hours later we arrived in Paris, Mo. A nice little town of about 1,500 of which about 500 are colored. They have one restaurant, one barber shop, a brick school house with two teachers, Miss Berry is the principal. Geo. Kipper is still in the meat butcher for a meat store. George A Donaldson, decorator and dealer in all gardens of wall paper and decorator's supplies and L. A. Donaldson are both doing well. Mr. T. J. House is a hustling man here. Mr. H. Moss is a successful farmer living about four miles from town. He owns a nice farm and makes sorghum, his specialty. He sells hundreds of gallons. Jas. Hocker is another well to do farmer living near Madison. He owns 160 acres of fine land. He has out this year 110 acres of wheat and 140 acres of corn, about fifty head of hogs and other things in proportion. Henry Price is another successful farmer. In fact the colored farmers near Madison held a one day agricultural fair and many prizes were given out. Mr. A. Watson is another farmer. Mr. Raigland is doing well. Mr. R. E. Beecham is farming, although he lives in town. Mr. Berry is one of the old and highly respected citizens here. He owns valuable property. W. E. Robinson is still working at the post office. We Sundayed in Moherly, the largest city in north central Missouri. It is a railroad division. We have here about 2,000 colored people with four colored churches, the M. E. pastored by Rev. Abbott, the Second Baptist pastored by Rev. J. D. Downey, the A. M. E. pastored by Rev. Harris and the other Baptist pastored by Rev. Swaney. ly good sermon Tuesday evening. Rev. F. D. Long of the Congregational Church, who had eighteen months experience overseas with the soldiers gave a glowing account of the black boys over there. Their good humor aided much in keeping things in check. He encouraged the race much by saying in time true democracy would be right here as in France when there would be no color line and then the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man would exist. The symposium was under the auspices of the young people of the church. Mrs. Edna Alberts read an excellent paper. Mesdames W. E. Moore and Myrtle Hamm ably recited the musical selections by Mrs. Carrie Smith. Mrs. Anna Holmes quartets and trios from members of her choir. Miss Verlin and Reginald South aided by the Pilgrim Rest's own choir helped to make the occasion the very splendid affair it was. Wherein it was not a money making plan but something like $100 was received. Marie Scott, a young soprano pleased the congregation on several occasions. The praying band and the over top girls, served refreshments. Rev. J. Sterling seemed highly pleased with the results of his efforts and promises to leave no stone unturned for the uplift of the church and people. He is the president of the Keokuk branch of the N. A. A. C. P. The American Co-operative Investment is a sound and safe business founded by and for the colored people. This business is going to have a continued and increasing success. It is going to be representative of the best there is in colored industry in the United States. You can't make a fortune by investing your money in this corporation but you can invest a few dollars at an excellent rate of interest and if you take pride or have belief in your own worth or the worth of your own people than the returns on your investment are incalculable. Stock $10 per share. This is your business if you choose to make it so. It is the easiest thing imaginable for you to own a part of it. If you are interested call, write or phone the American Co-Operative Investment Co. Inc. 919 Center Street. Phone Walnut 2172. Des Moines, la Rev. Downey was in the midst of a mortgage burning rally. They had paid off all of their mortgage debt and held an all day jollification. The members of the church served a big basket dinner free to everybody several hundreds took dinner there. It was one of the best church dinners that ye editor ever ate. Chicken, pork and ham, sweet potatoes, cabbage salads of all kinds, baked potatoes and brown gravy, corn, apple sauce, cake and apple, peach sweet petatoes and pumpkin pies. O man it was enough to make one go away back and sit down. They held an afternoon service, when Rev. Saunders and an auto truck of fourteen of his members of Huntsville came over to help them in their rally. Rev. Saunders preached a soul-attiring sermon which was enjoyed by all present. They collected about $100 on this day. This is a fine brick church built about ten years ago. They raised this year over $2,500 on the main debt besides the interest. Rev. Downey and his wife are great church workers. I understand that the other Baptist The A. M. E. also have just had a mortgage burning. They have a very beautiful edifice built about five years ago, so these three churches are all practically new and the best thing they are out of debt. There are two physicians, Dr. J. S Peacy, the oldest in point of residence. He is doing well. His able wife is active in both church and secret society work. Dr. J. H Longon is the other physician. He is a young man only practiced here a few years but he is a young man of future usefulness. He has a Dodge car and has a large practice, they need a dentist. There is one undertaker, one barber shop, one restaurant, one pool hall. Mr. F. J. Alexander is still contract carpenter. He is a brother to Frize Alexander of Des Moines. He owns a beautiful stucco home just built. His wife has more flowres and beautiful porch plants than any home that I have seen. Rev. S. E. Boone is still working in the postoffice and preaching every Sunday at a small town a short distance from here. He is a fine young A. M. E. minister. Prof. L. B. Quinn is still the principal at the public school with 3 other teachers of whom I cannot name all of them. Prof. Quinn is a fine young man, a good musician, as he is organist at the A. M. E. Church. He owns a nice home. Mrs. U M. Wolls, who has been sick for more than a year who was taken to Des Moines hospital and was operated upon is a little better. She was brought home from Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 14. Mrs. Minnie Althouse is still running her rooming and boarding house. Mrs. Kate Black, one of the active young women will chronicle the Moberty news this year. Mrs. C. W. Kirby is quite sick. Prof. Coleman is still here doing well. He is an influential U. B. F. worker. We left for Huntsville. and with the aid of his splendid assistants will put on a membership drive shortly to increase its number. Mrs. Lennie Busk Porter of St. Louis is spending a week at home with her sisters and other relatives. Mr. William Alden was hurt in a collision of his wheel with the automobile of Dr. and Mrs. Diamond but is getting on nicely at this writing. Revs. L. C. Lowe and Henry Armstrong will take charge of the Bethel Church in the pastor's absence. Mrs. George Ann Coleman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Marie P. Bobbins in Chicago and attending the conference which is in session there. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Taylor are entertaining the former's sister of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. John Kinslow of Missouri is visiting friends of a half century's duration among whom are Whalen Green, J. W. Drain, Mr. Wilson and others. You may not know that Iowa is the greatest state of all! Nevertheless, she is and here are the facts and the figures to prove it. These statistics were read at the recent Methodist conference by Sherman Powell, stewardship secretary of the Omaha Area; FACTS AND FIGURES OF IOWA. IOWA HAS THE— Greater hydro-electric plant on earth at Keokuk. Largest basket factory in the United States at Burlington. Largest cereal factory in the world at Cedar Rapids. Largest calendar factory in the world at Bed Oak. Largest sash and door factory in the United States at Dubuque. Largest cream separator factory in the United States at Waterloo. IOWA'S— Corn is worth more than the annual products of all the gold mines of the United States. Horses are worth more than the cotton crop of any state. Hogs are worth more than the hogs of any two states in the union. Honey is worth more than California figs. Wool is worth more than California's strawberries. Corn crop is worth more than all of Canada's wheat crop. Egg production is worth more than all the oranges raised in United States. Annual apple crop is worth more than that of any of the Pacific or mountain states. Corn is worth more than all the output of anthracite coal in the United States. Iowa has exported more horses for service in European war than any other state. More persons-in Iowa are engaged in breeding pure bred horses and Dr. W. H. Harper of Howard University will locate in our city soon. Mr. Nate Mitchell remains about the same. Occasionally he is out on the streets. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter are entertaining the latter's father from down in Missouri. St. Mary's the Virgin (Episcopal Church) is receiving a new roof and concrete walks are laid on both sides of the church property. Mrs. George Bundy is able to be out again after a very severe spell of heart trouble. Mr. W. H. Martin's mother has returned to Chicago after a very pleasant visit with him. His family, and many friends. Mr. J. W. Wilson agreeably surprised the members of the Institute band with a case of ice cold soda water Monday night. There is no question but what our band is one of the best in the country. F. D. Fields is its conductor and F. S. Johnson its manager. Mrs. Naomi Fields has returned home after a three week's visit with relatives in Michigan. Her brother accompanied her home. Mr. Whalen Green will represent the lay members of Bethel Church at the Iowa conference which convenes in Chicago. Sept. 23. Rev. C. R. Waters left Tuesday morning for the Iowa conference which convenes i nChicago. This is the greatest conference year in the quadreunion as the delegates for the general conference are to be elected. Rev. Waters was in very high spirits when he last talked to the reporter and spoke in the highest terms, not only of his own members, but all Keokuk. He left the church, he says in the best condition it has ever been in. Clear of debt and money in the treasury of every department. With $115 report which is the largest in the history of Keokuk. In ciew of the splendid work he had done the members as a body felt they would be unappreciative to do anything less than unanimously ask for his return. There was not a dissenting vote. His sermon Sunday morning was in keeping with the other splendid sermons he has preached. Miss Ruth Johnson collected $5.00 for the Bishop Quinn monument to be erected in Richmond, Ind. Recent distinguished out of town visitors at the Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission, who have given much encouragement by their hearty commendation of the work are as follows: Mrs. H. S. Smith and Mrs. E. Barcelos, Milwaukee, Wia.; Dr. and Mrs. k Ch it 156 p es y ly us 1 w ha s m in bury was berly. daug s of fr ne og is a ge g ju hi y e t B y r es brid ns. al erl The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents First State I Say She Is-- There Are the Reasons seattle than in any other state. IOWA TODAY BREEDS MORE— Percheron horses than France. Belgian horses than Belgium. Clydesdale horses than Scotland. Shire horses than England. IOWA TODAY BREEDS— One-fifth of all Percherons in the United States. One-sixth of all Shires in the United States. One-fourth of all Clydesdales in the United States. One-half of all Belgians in the United States. IOWA STANDS FIRST IN— Value of farm products. Combined value of live stock. Value of farm property, per farm. Percentage of farm land improved. Number of automobiles per capita. Tonnage of crops. Number of banks. Short courses for the farmer. Literary. Value of farm buildings. Production of grass seed. Production of oats. Production of corn. Value of farm implements. Egg production. Value of horses. Value of cattle. Value of hogs. Value of poultry. Hay and forage. Productive climate. The farms of Iowa are worth more than the farms of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming combined. IOWA HAS PRODUCED THE WORLD'S GREATEST— Evangelist William A. Sunday, Y. M. C. A. leader, John B. Mott. Food administrator, Herbert G. Hoover. Greatest missionary leader, S. Earl Taylor. L. Haggett, Nauvoo, Ill.; Mrs. Eav C. Robinson, Harrisville, W. Va., national representative of the W. C. T. U. in the city as the guest of the county convention of that organization that met in Keokuk this months; Mr. John L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander. The mission has accepted the agency for the book on our colored officers at the Des Moines training camp, of which Mr. Thompson is the author; Ten orders for the book have been received since the visit of Mr. Thompson. OTTUMWA BRIEF'S. A very successful entertainment was given Monday by Mrs. Minnie Belle. The proceeds of $40.00 was applied to the pastor's salary. The Sewing Circle ladies gave a very successful entertainment Tuesday, Sept. 23. An interesting and unique program was rendered. The K. of P. hled a very successful celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation in their hall Monday. Many out of town guests were present. Mr. McKinley Meeks left Wednesday for an indefinite stay with relatives in New York. Miss Etta Searey left last week to complete her study course at Iowa Wesleyan. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey and son left last week for Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Mr. Eugene Bailey, Ottumwa's noted tenor singer, left last week for Mt. Pleasant where he will attend Iowa Wesleyan college. Plow Evolved Slowly. The plow evolved slowly from a crude instrument of wood into the steel tool of today. In many parts of the world even today a very primitive form of wooden plow is still in use. Des Moines Ignition Exchange 108 Sixth Avenue Phone Walnut 3088 Distributors For Detroit Batteries Disco Ford Starters If you want the right price and Batteries phone us. We are making special allowance and hold batteries for 10 days. --- Younker Brothers Anniversary Selling Brings Women's Fall Footwear at 4.85 These shoes are of dark gray kidskin. They have fashionable, leather, Louis heels and neat fitting, plain toes. The soles are plenty flexible and will give good service. Sizes 2 1-2 to 8, in B to D widths are shown, Children's Shoes Special In Anniversary Selling Friday, at 98c —genuine leather shoes that are flexible and yet sturdy and strong. They have double tipped toes and cravanette toes. Children wearing sizes 2 to 8 can be fitted—at 88c. Children wearing sizes 4 to 8 can also be fitted—at 1.1 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. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... .75 Three months ..... .50 NEW BUSINESS ENTERPRISE. Our city has been favored this year with some good and substantial business enterprises that are doing well and enjoying good business. The best one perhaps is The Superior Auto Co., headed by J. H. Springgs, F. Adams, Chas. Stewart and Mr. Wagner. They built a new building and are doing a large business. The American Co-Operative Company recently organized and incorporated has opened a large first class dry goods, groceries and notion store near the corner of Ninth and Center streets, where they are enjoying a good trade of both races. This company is operated and managed by J. L. Shelton, J. G. Brown, E. T. Blagburn, W. H. Humboldt, J. B. Morris and several others are interested. This store merits the support of every colored person. The Stop Inn cafe is another new business just opened on Eleventh and Center streets with a first class up to date cafe, which is enjoying a large trade. Mr. E. Winn's new second hand store is another new venture which is proving a great success to the business interests of the colored man. There has been several pantoriums and barber shops opened up here this year. The Bystander wishes for each of them a prosperous business. It is the real duty of our colored people to trade with those people and boost their business so they will be able to employ our girls and boys in these places of business. CLARINDA. NEWS. Rev. Robert Manley and wife left Tuesday morning to attend the annual conference which meets in Chicago. Mr. W. M. Headley is suffering with hay fever for the past three weeks very badly. Mr. Noah Pemberton of Chicago was in our city visiting his brothers and shaking hands with friends he used to be the Clarinda mail carrier and was transferred from Clarinda to Chicago mail service. Mrs. Virgil Lewis and two daughters and Mrs. Reynoldham of Shenandoah are visiting relatives. A large number of friends gathered at the A. M. E. Church Monday night and gave Rv. Manley and wife a farewell social. A short program was rendered after which light refreshments were served; and all bid Rev. and wife goodbye. The C. C. I. League held their regular business meeting last Tuesday night. At this meeting the officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Clara Farrer; vice president, Mr. Harvey McNeal; secretary, Mrs. Catty McNeal; treasurer, Mr. George Montgomery. Mr. Lewis Arnett is visiting his mother and sisters in Missouri this week. The young folks gave a dance at the K. P. hall Saturday night. All reported a fine time. Those that are indebted to the Bystander please settle when I call. Agent Mrs. Clara Farrer. COLFAX NEWS. Mr. Herman Miller of Newton was a Sunday visitor in our city. Mr. Earl Vaughn of Davenport is visiting his father, Mr. J. Vaughn this Younker Anniversary Selling Fall Footw week. Mrs. Harris Jackson was a caller in Colfax the early past of the week. Mrs. Harris of Chicago arrived here last week to visit her brother, Mr. Shaw and sister, Mrs. James. Mr. Henry Banks was a visitor in the capital city Sunday with relatives and friends. Mr. J. W. Holmes spent last Thursday in Oes Moines. Miss Birdie Bibbs made a pleasant visit in Des Moines Saturday. Rev. Terrill preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday morning and evening. My dear Mr. Thompson; I have just noticed in your paper mention of my transfer to this station, and thinking of the many pleasant hours spent in your city, due to the great hospitality of the Des Moines people, I thought they would probably appreciate a line or two of information about the institution, as well as my work here. The state of Texas should be complemented for the work it is doing in the elevation and the fitting of Negro youths to take their places as useful citizens of this great nation. The institution has a land area of between 1,500 and 1,800 acres, beautifully situated on a hill about two miles from the station at Prarie View; most of its buildings constructed of brick; and an enrollment of about 600 students, to date. As school has just begun, it is only fair to believe this number will be increased in the near future. In addition to a curriculum that embraces the literary sciences, and, also a commercial course, many industrial trades and professions are taught. Some are mentioned here, viz: Auto mechanics, in all its phases, blacksmithing, including wheelwright work, broom-making, electrical engineering, hat making, carpentry and cabinet making, mattress making, shoe making, and tailoring, household economics: Cooking and sewing. A steam laundry with all modern machinery and appliances is operated for the accommodation of all persons connected with the school, and for practical training of young people who desire to take up this class of work. We have also a college course, at the successful completion of which, degrees are conferred. A full agricultural course is given, treating on horticulture, dairying, stock raising, and veterinary science. An ice plant is also maintained at the school. The head of the institution (principay) is Dr. J. G. Osborne, a Negro of sterling quality, high ambition, great efficiency, and a Christian gentleman, in whom, one who has hade experience in executive work, can readily see, and appreciate the one great necessary requisite, leadership. The faculty and teacher force consists of men and women who have the interest of their people at heart, and are showing that the confidence placed in them by the state of Texas is well merited. They hail from some of the best'institutions of learning in the country, viz: Ames, Amherst, Boston Technical, Columbia, Harvard, Howard, University of Illinois, University of Kansas, University of Minnesota, University of Pennsylvania, and many others too numerous to mention. A well regulated hospital is maintained, and several young ladies are being trained in nursing. It is gratifying indeed, to see all of this administrative work fully in the hands of Negroes; to see a large electrical plant furnishing power, heat, and light for the entire institution under the full control of one of our race. Dr. W. B. Bizzell (white) is president of this and three white schools of this state. He is righteously proud of P. V., and a real friend of our race. All of the Texans (white) with whom I have talked, are deeply interested, and very proud of the school, and THE BYSTANDER those who are connected with it, enjoy the respect and confidence of the people of this locality. The R. O. T. C. work which the undersigned has in charge promises to be successful. Enrolled in this work, to date, 185, out of whom we hope to make suitable material for the officer personnel of the military forces of the greatest nation on earth. I am exceedingly proud of the honor of being one of the teachers in this great institution of useful education, and am sure I am the recipient of your very sincere wishes and prayers for ultimate success. With best wishes for the excellent health of yourself and family, I am In the largest enrollment of students, the history of the Iowa State College has known. We are glad to see so many colored ones seeking the opportunities of this noted college. Most of them coming from the far southern states. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Huling have returned from their vacations and will have charge of the fraternity houses again this year. Mr. Henry Ford has opened a first class cafe out to the college. Another Negro enterprise in Ames. Mesdames Nina White and Gertrude Thomas, accompanied by their little grandchildren, Nina Scott and Richard Kemp, made a short visit at the home of their sister, Mrs. Myra Gater, en route to their homes in Minneapolis, Minn. In company with Mrs. Gater, they have just returned from a reunion at the parental McCracken house in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The occasion being the fiftieth wedding anniversary of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. McCracken. Owing to the scarcity of rooms for the students the ladies of the A. M. A. Club have opened their homes to all the colored students until they can make other arrangements, also assisting to find work for those who care to work their way through school. Mrs. Catherine Gater spent the week end in Des Moines. Mrs. C. A. Clegget, the well known catress of Des Moines, is expected in in the city soon to resume her work at the Kappa Delta house on the campus. Mr. and Mrs. William Cain of Waco, Texas, announced the birth of a fine baby daughter on Sept. 5. Mr. Cain was a graduate from the I. S. C. two the college at Prarie View, Texas. His years ago, and is now connected with Ames friends sends congratulations. Mr. Brown has returned from a visit Mr. Brown has returned from a visit to his old home in Alabama. In the Municipal Court of the City of Des Moines, Folk County, Iowa, Fifth Floor of Observatory Building, Fourth and Locust streets. 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 Municipal Court of the City of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you the sum of one hundred forty-nine and sixty-six hundredths dollars as money just due from you, and interest thereon at 6 per cent from the 27th day of August, A. D. 1919, and legal attorney's fees, on account of goods, wares and merchandise furnished, sold and delivered to you at your order, instance and request by the plaintiff. For further particulars see the petition. And unless you appear thereto in said court and answer before nine o'clock in the forenoon of the 9th day of October, A. D. 1919, default will be entered against you and decree and judgment rendered thereon, for said amounts. Just What Bne Needed. "I used a bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets some time ago and they proved to be just what I needed," writes Mrs. Volta Bankson, Chilicothe, Mo. "They are not only relieved me of indigestion but toned up my liver and rid me of backache and dizziness that I had been subject to for some time. They did me a world of good and I will always speak a good word for them." Adv. MOBERLY NOTES. We are having fine rains now, which was very much needed. Rev. A. J. Williams and his congregation went to Fayette Sunday to help Rev. Walker in his rally. ORIGINAL NOTICE CLASS To Harry Gross: MOBERLY NOTES Sunday and held his regular meeting. Mrs. Minnie Althouse is packing her goods getting ready to move to Council Bluffs, Iowa. We regret to lose this family from our midst. Young Women's Christian Keokuk, Iowa Phone Red 810 An Agency for the MORAL PROTECTION, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING of Lone Colored Women and Girls coming as stranges to Iowa for work or visit. WRITE US, and we will assist you to find A PLACE TO WORK, A HOME AND THE CHURCH YOU WANT in any of our Iowa towns. Southern girls not qualified for service in modern northern homes can receive training in our Housekeeper's Emergency Course—Bible Training and other subjects also taught. This Institution supports a Free Reading Room, Bureau of Information and place of Christian recreation. Open afternoons daily. For all Christian workers. When in Keokuk come to the mission. This means you. MISS SIDNEY J. DAVIS, Supt. BURLINGTON NEWS. Mr. George Tyler, a life resident of Burlington, was born Feb. 13, 1873 and died Sept. 22, 1919 at his home, after an illness of several months. Mr. Tyler was a faithful member of the A. M. E. Church and held the office of treasurer in the church and Willing Workers Club. Mr. Tyler was a chauffeur and had worker for one family for many years. He was held in the highest esteem by all. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Harriet Tyler of Burlington; two sons, Leon and George, Jr., of Burlington; one sister, Mary Hickey of St. Paul, one brother, Charles Tyler of St. Paul, and two nephews, Homer Orange of Chicago and Harold Orange of Burlington. Fifteen grade and high school boys met at the home of Howard Nelson and organized a social club. The officers are: Charles Powers, president; Odell Smith, vice president; Cecil Ridour, secretary and Howard Nelson, treasurer. They are planning for many good times. We wish them success. Their first social pleasure was a surprise party given on Miss Geraldine Baker last Tuesday evening at her home. Nice refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was spent by all. Miss Lola Wyatt of Ft. Madison, was an out of town guest. The next time the boys give a social or party of any kind they will see that the refreshments are inside and the back door is locked. Master Charles Hedge and Quinten Palmer were considered too young to belong to the club so they have taken a vow to play even with the boys. They only took one brick of ice cream and half of one cake. Mrs. Goldie Clark gave a musical and drill last Friday evening at the parsonage for the benefit of the pastor. It was a grand success. Twenty ladies looked very pretty all in white and carrying flags. Mr. Ollie folko was drill-master. Mr. Ben Humphrey, formerly of Burlington was a visitor in the city a few days last week. He was en route from Omaha, Neb., to St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. S. Edwards and Miss Alice Smith spent last Sunday in Monmouth, Ill. Miss Nannie Chim of Monmouth, of her friends in to spend the evening DAVIDSONS IOWAS LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418 -WALNUT-ST. 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PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Soap- Ill., was a visitor in the city last Sun. day. Mrs. Ida Baker celebrated her birthday last Thursday by inviting twenty OUR NEW HOME with her. Dancing and cards were the main pleasure of the evening. Mrs. Baker received many pretty and useful presents. CITY LOCALS B. TRACY BLAGBURN Notary Public REAL ESTATE AGENT Vacant Lots and Improved Property 1827 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa Adv. JAMES B. MORRIS Attorney at Law I have 2 strictly modern bungalows for sale. One house 8 rooms, and oth- ers; also small acreages in farm lands. Notary Public 515 Mulberry St. Phone W. 1181. CLUBS. The Mary Church Terrell Club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Emerald Mash. A most delightful evening was spent with practically a full membership. Miss McNeill of Washington, D.C., sister of Miss Beulah McNiel, who has been working in the Y. W. C. A. was a club guest. After a delightful two-course luncheon the club adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening with Mrs. Lulu McCree. The Mary B. Tolbert met at the home of Mrs. Humbard on Enos avenue. Mrs. S. Joe Brown gave a lecture on "Reconstruction." Next meeting will be with Mrs. Gus Nichols, 1707 Pleasant street. The Phylis Wheatly Art Club will meet with Mrs. Chase Winslow, 1050 Fourth Street Place next Wednesday. The Intellectual Improvement Club held its initial meeting on the evening of Sept. 19 at the home of Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Laws governing the club and which are to be strictly enforced this year, were discussed. Mrs. Brown, principal program number, spoke on "Reconstruction Work." Next meeting with Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh. Mrs. Gus Watkins, chairman of the house committee of the Chanty League urges all members to be present at the protection home Tuesday evening, Sept. 30. There will be a massmeeting of the Parent-Teachers Association, Sunday, Oct. 5 at which time prominent educators will speak. Mrs. V. L. Jones will be in charge of the musical programs. The next meeting will be held at 3 o'clock at Corinthian Baptist Church. SICK LIST Mrs. W. H. Lowry is somewhat improved. Mr. John Perkins has been quite sick but improving at present. CHURCHES. The gospel mission at 204 South Union street is progressing nicely. The service was splendid last Sunday. We have also installed new chairs and lights. Services are held every Sunday. Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. Preaching service at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Come over into Macedonia and WANT A HOUSE? Here It Is! Five room house on West 13th Street, $1400.00 $100 down and $15.00 per month, E. TRACY BLAGBURN Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave. Bradford Hotel Park Street First Class Service. 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. FRANK F. FOWLER Director Res. Phone Maple 872 VIVIAN L. JONES Manager Res. Phone Wtl. 7104 FOWLER & JONES Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Motto is "Service" 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 IT'S KIND WEST OF CHICAGO C. R TRAMBLE 187 Sq. 14th St. Phone Tyler 4581 J Take the Seastopol car and get off at South Union street. Come north on the right side of the street o 204. SOCIAL On Friday evening, Sept. 19 a number of friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, 1153 Eighteenth street and gave a little surprise on the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Johnson. Many valuable gifts were received. The evening was spent in games and music. The friends departed at a late hour hoping the newlywed a long and happy life. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gater, 771 Thirteenth street entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Monday evening, Sept. 22, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson. After dinner they had music and conversation. LOCATES IN NEW OFFICE Dr. A. J. Booker, who recently returned with the 365th A. E. F. and who has been practicing at 1011 Crockstreet since his return, will move into his new quarters at 907 Walnut street in the very heart of the business district. Dr. Booker is one of our most progressive physicians and we wish him unbounded success. MASONIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. At the meeting held in North Star Masonic Temple, West Eleventh and Center streets last Friday evening. There was formed a club of twenty-five ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star, Knights Templar and their wives, mothers, sisters and daughters, which together with such others as may be accepted will, on Friday evening Oct. 3, be organized into the King Solomon Guild of the Heroines of the Templar Crusades. Joining fee for this club only one dollar. All those desiring to take advantage of this special rate must be present at the next meeting which will be held at the same place at which time the degree will be conferred and the officers appointed after which the joining fee will be three dollars. By order. S. Joe Brown, State Deputy for Iowa. PERSONALS. Mr. Frank Scott of 207 Ridge street left Sunday night for Santa Fe, N. M. Mr. John Dudley of Chicago is visiting relatives and friends in the city this week. Mrs. Anna Harris returned to the city this week after spending the summer visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Jones of Chicago. She also visited in Peoria, Ill., Indianapolis, Ind., and Dayton, O. Her sister returned home with her. Mrs. Clyde Workeuff left Tuesday night for her home in Anaconda, Monk., on account of the sudden illness of her father, Mr. Frank Q. Walker. Mr. C. C. Johnson, 825 West Thirteenth street was quietly married to Miss H. D. Evans of Memphis, Tenn. Thursday, Sept. 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Johnson, 1354 Lyon street in the presence of a few friends. Rev. S. L. Birt officiating. After dinner the bride and groom retired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, 1053 Eighteenth street, where they will stay for a short time. The good housing committee will hold their monthly meeting at the protection home on Eleventh and Chestnut streets. All members are urged to be present at which time the committees will make their report and the new Iowa housing law will be explained by Attorney John L. Thompson. Leonard Hudson is honored this year by being selected full back on the west high foot ball team first team this is the first time in many years that a colored boy has been thus honored in the west high school. Leonard Anderson of Clive, Iowa, who is a student at east high has been selected on the second foot ball team and Russell Alexander is selected on the second foot ball team at north high school. Our city collector will call on the Des Moines subscribers at once. Be prepared to pay. Mr. R. C. Cole of Omaha, Neb., is here visiting Mr. Sam James, 2825 Fourth street. * The U. B. F. and S. M. F. held a fine banquet last Monday evening at their hall. A large crowd was present and East I have a beautiful Stucco Bungalo on E. Grand Ave. 5 rooms, all modern, $3,500 $500 down. THE BYSTANDER many visitors. The occasion was to hear the report from the grand session just head in St. Joseph, Mo., the delegates, Charles Wilson and John L. Thompson spoke for the U. B. F. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and Mrs. Reynoud spoke for the U. M. T. A nine time and a spendid banquet. Kev. T. L. Griffith, wife and son, Malcom took breakfast at the home of Mrs. Martha Jackson, 1300 Delaware avenue last Tuesday morning. Editor John L. Thompson has returned to the city after a business trip in northern Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Johnson left for Marshaintown, Tuesday, Sept. 23. Mr. Johnson, grand custodian of the united grand lodge A. F. & A. M. for Iowa and jurisdiction, will hold a school of instruction this being his first official visit for this Masonic year. The best advertisement any merchant can have is a satisfied customer. No greater recommendation can be given an article than the following by E. B. Milburn, Prop., Guion Drug Store, Guion, Ark. "We have sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years and have always found that it gives perfect satisfaction." Adv. Mr. E. H. Mann, who has been in Colorado for sometime recuperating returned a few days ago, and visited with his mother and other relatives, later going to Champaign, Ill. The outing scheduled by the Iowa Social Club for Tuesday evening at Eagle Point Park was compelled to be abandoned on account of the unsettled conditions owing to the street car strike last week. Rev. W. W. Williams left for Chicago Tuesday for noon to attend the annual conference. This completes his fourth year as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, which he has filed creditably, accomplishing more under conditions than any of his predecessors. Should it be his lot not to be returned next year, we can commend him as a Christian man to any Christian, and church loving congregation and up to the minute. Mr. Wesley J. Porter is a recent new subscriber to the Bystander. The work of the closing up of affairs for this conference year at Bethel A. M. E. Church was above expectations, on Thursday evening, Sept. 18 a supper was given which was well attended, netting a good sum. Sunday a dollar rally was on. Three services were held. In the afternoon Rev. Bates, pastor of the Second Baptist Church was present and preached a good sermon. This was accompanied by a large number of his congregation. Monday evening a concert was given by the girls and boys clubs. This was exceptionally well attended. Altogether it was a very fitting ending. Mrs. Ellen Robinson was confined to her home the past week on account of illness. The Eastern Star will give an entertainment at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Thursday evening, Sept. 25. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Parker of Des Moines are now in the city employed at the Turkith bath house. They are both chiropidists. Mr. and Mrs. A. Marshall returned from Lake Okaboji en route to Ames and stopped over a week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. Turner. Mrs. O. Buekner was in Des Moines for a few days last week. Mrs. Nannie Owens, her sister, returned with here and are now employed at the Gates dry goods store (white). The "Green Mill" gardens have opened up under the management of Messrs. Slade and Bacon (white) with colored waitresses in the persons of Mrs. Perkins, Spencer, Steppe, Tolliver, G. Perkins and Coleman. Music is furnished by Perkins' jazz band. Rev. N. B. Jones, pastor of Coppin Chapel preached his farewell sermon Sunday night and will leave for conference. He is a very able speaker and has done much good in the past year. The people of Fort Dodge hope he will return. The Baptist church is without a pastor. Mrs. A. Jackson of Springfield, Mo., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. Perkins. Mrs. Joe Williams have returned from Lake Okoboji and reports a fine season. Mr. George Perkins have opened a cabaret which is very successful and everybody enjoys having somewhere to go. ALBIA ITEMS. Rev. and Mrs. Manly of Clarinda, Iowa, passed through Albia on Tuesday en route to Chicago and stopped off at the home of Mrs. Jameson's, who entertained a few friends with them while in the city Tuesday evening. They also visited Miss Mildred Lewis, who has been ill for years. Rev. Manly was four years pastor of the A. M. E. Church in Albia. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Miss Searcy and Mr. Bailey of Ottumwa gave a recital at the A. M. E. Church in Albia. Everybody enjoyed the high classed entertainment and say it was the best. Rev. J. W. Dowden and Mrs. Dowden leaves Albia Tuesday for Chicago to attend the annual conference. Urban Park Skating Rink is open every Saturday night. 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THE BYSTANDEM able ages; higher among the whites than the colored. The prompt recognition of the early cases and their effective isolation should be aimed at. In this connection I again as in my previous article, call your attention to the fact that the cases may appear to be just ordinary colds. I shall through these articles, attempt to keep my readers posted as to any new developments medically or otherwise concerning influenza. Shall discuss another phase of this disease in my next paper. In the meantime my most earnest request is that you above everything else co-operate with your physician and health authorities in every way they advise in order that we may have a united front to combat this dreaded disease. L. Franklin of Albia attended the southern Iowa fair several days last week. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Moore returning home Monday morning on an early train. Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Jones of Des Moines were guests last week in the home of their aunt, Mrs. Mollie Ringo. They took in the fair, too. Each church this week gives an entertainment, Wesley chapel Thursday night, A. M. E Friday night, and the Second Baptist Church Saturday night. Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Brown leaves Tuesday for the annual conference. Red Cross classes in first aid instruction are being organized by Dr. Jefferson. One class for men and one for women. Those who desire to take the course can do so by making application to him. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Keosauqua Stone Company, held at the office of said company in Des Moines, Iowa, on the 18th day of September, 1919, at which meeting all of the officers and directors, and all persons interested in said corporation were present, it was unanimously decided and voted to dissolve said corporation and publish notice thereof as required by law. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Folk County, November, term, A. D. 1919. Nellie P. Broadus. Plaintiff. PROTECTION OF HEALTH. (By Wm. H. Harper, B. S., M. D.) Preedmen's Hospital, Washington, D. C. Influenza. Recurrences are characteristic of influenza epidemics, and the history of the last pandemic and previous ones would seem to point to the conclusion that this one has not yet run its full course. On the other hand, this epidemic has already shown three more or less distinct phases and has been more severe, at least in mortality, than the last pandemic and previous ones would seem to point to the conclusion that this one has not yet run its full course. On the other hand, this epidemic has already shown three more or less distinct phases and has been more severe, at least in mortality, than the three year epidemic of 1889-1892—facts which justify the hope but not the conclusion, that it has run its course already. I firmly believe in hoping for the best, but being prepared for the worst. While some of us are trying to argue ourselves clear of an epidemic this fall and winter, occasional cases are being developed in different communities, which can not help but give us concern as to the ultimate outcome. The fact that a previous attack brings immunity in a certain percentage of cases should allay fear on the part of those afflicted in the previous epidemic. In looking up the tables and compilation of statistics I find that the last year's epidemic agrees in a great way with the influenza epidemic of 1889. Since this is true and if it returns again by studying what has been, we will have some basis, however, probably imperfect; upon which to direct our energies to fight this dreaded plague. The percentage of the population attacked varied from 15 per cent in Louisville to 54.3 per cent in San Antonia, Tex., the aggregate for the whole being grouped about 28 per cent. This agrees with scattered observations in the first phase of 1889-1890 epidemic. The case incidence was found to be uniformly highest in children from 5 to 14 years old, and progressively lower in each higher age group. It was slightly higher in females than in males of corresponding age; usually higher in the white than the colored population. The ratio of pneumonia cases to total population varied from 5.3 cases per 1,000 in Spartanburg, S. C., to 24.6 per 1,000 in the smaller towns of Maryland. The ratio of deaths to population varied from 1.9 per 1,000 in Spartanburg to 6.8 in Maryland towns. The leath rate was notably high in children under 1 year of age, in adults from 2 to 40 and in persons over 60; higher in males than females of compar- Offers for the year 1919-20, courses leading to High School, Normal and College diplomas. Special courses in Book-keeping, Stenography, Nurse Training, Agricultural and Mechanical Trades. 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