Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER OUR CHRISTMAS NUMBER ```markdown ``` OUR Oranskys American Co-operative Investment Co. INCORPORATED Besides the fact that this store furnishes splendid service to its patrons in the line of Groceries and General Merchandise the, Company Stock is a splendid investment for people who are interested sound financial corporations. 919 Center Street, Phone W. 2172 JobPrinting Department Give her a home FOR A The Bystander June Walnut 899 Mail Orders ONS, Inc. MEATS and Rabbits 817 Walnut Street Phone W. 2225 W. 2015 ey Walk Right Out Again? Savings Habit if you understand of course by to withdraw. But drift into the with- MAKE REAL PROGRESS BAL BANK Des Moines, Iowa Phone Walnut 899 201 Seventh Street Mail Orders a Specialty C. AMEND & SONS GROCERIES AND M Headquarters for Poultry and Raising 302-304 Walnat St. Third and Grand Phone W. 891 Phone W. 1909 518 Locust Street, Phone W. 2 Des Moines, Iowa C. AMEND & SONS, Inc. Headquarters for Poultry and Rabbits 302-304 Walnat St. Third and Grand 817 Walnut Street Phone W. 891 Phone W. 1909 Phone W. 2225 518 Locust Street, Phone W. 2015 Des Moines, Iowa Does Your Money Walk Right in, and Turn Around, and Walk You have missed the big idea of the Savings make it an "in" and "out" affair. We unders that occasions arise when it is necessary to wi let necessity make the occasion. Don't drift drawing habit. A 4 PER CENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT WILL HELP TO MAKE RE DES MOINES NATIONAL 6th and Walnut The White Bank CHRISTMAS ...TREES... Walk Right in, and Turn Around, and Walk Right Out Again? You have missed the big idea of the Savings Habit if you make it an "in" and "out" affair. We understand of course that occasions arise when it is necessary to withdraw. But let necessity make the occasion. Don't drift into the withdrawing habit. A 4 PER CENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT WILL HELP TO MAKE REAL PROGRESS Bells ```markdown ``` XXVI No.26 Boston Market Co. PROVISIONS Phone Walnut 763 320 Sixth Avenue Where Quality Counts. Nelson's Book Shop Successors to Fike & Fike New and Old Books Bought, Sold and Exchanged Phone, Market 1434 Peoples' Savings Bank 7th and Locust Streets Capital Stock $100,000.00 Surplus $200,000.00 4 Per Cent Paid on Time Deposits Chas. H. Martin, President Frank P. Flynn, Vice President Edw. A. Slininger, Cashier Carl W. Mesmer, Asst. Cashier R. C. Morrow, Asst. Cashier Wray Bertholf, Asst. Cashier E. R. Millard, Asst. Cashier Xmas Present Act Quickly Desirable Property for Sale Reasonable Rates E. TRACY BLAGBURN REAL ESTATE AGENCY At the low prices for Christmas Trees every family should have one. They are the least expensive item is Christmas shopping, and yet they are the most appreciated by the children. We have a choice lot of Northern grown trees, much more symmetrical and sturdier than the small trees cut from the forest. Call and choose the one you want and we will deliver it when wanted. Metal Tree Holders to last a lifetime at low cost. We have also a complete line of Holly, Mistletoe, Wreaths and Christmas Decorations of every kind; Candles and Ornaments for the trees. IOWA SEED CO. 209-211 Walnut St. DES MOINES, IOWA DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DEC. 19, 1919. THE Co-operative Investment INCORPORATED Groceries and General Merchandise that this store furnishes splendid service to Groceries and General Merchandise the, Co- splendid investment for people who are in financial corporations. STOCK $10 Per Share Center Street, Phone W. 2172 PATRONIZE OUR Printing Department First Class Job work of all kinds done by First Class Printers at a reasonable price. The Bystander Printing Co. Valnut 899 201 Seventh S Mail Orders a Specialty ```markdown ``` Printing Co. 201 Seventh Street a Specialty "Fomous Brown Skin Dolls" Baby Dolls, sixteen inches tall, long flowing Hair, beautifully dressed. Retail price, $5.98. Baby Dolls, Sixteen inches tall, "Buster Brown" Hair, beautifully dressed. Retail price, $4.39. Sweetie Kid Kewpie Doll, nine and one-half inches tall, painted bright colors, no Wig. Retail price, $3.49. Hoping that these prices will meet with your approval and order one of our famous dolls, we will close No Orders Sent C. O. D. Send Money Order. No Checks. P. S. These Dolls are not the Aunt Jemima type but a high grade Colored Doll which would satisfy the most critical person. Capital City State Bank Bank Building East Fifth and Locust Des Moines, Iowa—Established 1878 HENRY WAGNER, President D. J. VAN LIEW, Vice President ROLFE O WAGNER, V. Pres. GEO. W. RICHTER, Cashier WILL A LUGE, Asst. Cashier Don't Buy New Shoes It is not necessary to buy a new pair of shoes. Your old ones can be rebuilt, and give more service by the Forum Shoe Repairing Co. 207 6th Ave. Phone Wal. 1066 JMBER Before Buying Your Xmas Come and examine our Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry. We will sa O. COH 8 Walnut Street CENTRAL ST 312-314 West Flig capital $250,000.00 GRANT McPHERRIN, Presiden. JOHN SIMOM CASADY, Chirrman LELAND WINDSOR, Cashi FRANK C, ASH and JOHN SAVINGS AND SMALL C PARTICULARLY SAFE DEPOST BOXES $2 PER Xmas Presents and examine our line of unclaimed monds, Watches and all kinds ofelry. We will save you money. O. COHEN Come and examine our line of unclaimed Diamonds, Watches and all kinds of Jewelry. We will save you money. COHEN CENTRAL STATE BANK 312-314 West Fifth Street 50,000.00 Surplus $250,000.00 McPHERRIN, Presiden. JOHN B. McDOUGAL, V. President SIMOM CASADY, Chirman of Board LELAND WINDSOR, Cashier FRANK C. ASH and JOHN W. HAWK, Asst. Cashiers GGS AND SMALL CHECKING ACCOUNTS PARTICULARLY WELCOME SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES $2 PER TRAR AND UP. IOWA NATIONAL BANK AND DES MOINES SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST CO. IOWA'S LANDGIRL BANK Entire Second Floor Fleming Building OFFICERS MILLER, President. J. R. CAPPS, Cashier H. P. BERNSON, Vice President. R. L. CHASE, JR., Asst. Chahier H. BLAIR, Vice President. JAMER F. HART, Asst. Cashier H. T. BLAKCBURN, Vice President. J. BURSON, Asst. Cashier GEO. E. PEARSBALL, Vice President. CHAS. H. NUTT, Asst. Cashier D. W. FOWLER, Asst. Cashier cox-Howell-Hopkins & Mulock CITY AGENTS w keye and Des Moines Fire Insurance Department of Firemen's Fund Insurance Co. e, Lightning, High Winds, Tornadoes and Cyclones Bonds and Insurance Phone Walnut 1082 202 Central Life Bldg. E VALLEY NATIONAL BANK COR. WALNUT AND FOURTH STREETS Combined Capital Surplus $875,000.00 For Safe Deposit Boxes Afford Absolute Protection For Your Private Papers. Let us Rent You One. CENTRAL STATE BANK Capital $250,000.00 Surplus $250,000.00 GRANT McPHERRIN, Presiden. JOHN B. McDOUGAL, V.President SIMOM CASADY, Chirman of Board LELAND WINDSOR, Cashier FRANK C. ASH and JOHN W. HAWK, Asst. Cashiers SAVINGS AND SMALL CHECKING ACCOUNTS PARTICULARLY WELCOME SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES $2 PER YEAR AND UP. IOWA NATIONAL BANK AND DES MOINES SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST CO. IOWA'S LARGERT BANK Entire Second Floor R OFFICE HOMER MILLER, President J. R. CAPPS, C. CLYDE E. BRENTON, Vice Pres. R. L. G. J. H. BLAIR, Vice President JA. H. T. BLAKCBURN, Vice President GEO. E. PEARSALL, Vice Pres. D. W. FOWLER. Willcox-Howell-Hope CITY A w keye and Des Moine Department of Firemen's Fire, Lightning, High Winds, HOMER MILLER, President J. R. CAPPS, Cashier CLYDE E. BRENTON, Vice Pres. R. L. CHASE, JR., Asst. Chahler J. H. BLAIR, Vice President JAMER F. HART, Asst. Cashier H. T. BLAKCBURN, Vice President J. BURSON, Asst. Cashier GEO. E PEARALL, Vice Pres. CHAS. H. NUTT, Asst. Cashier D. W. FOWLER, Asst. Cashier Willcox-Howell-Hopkins & Mulock THE VALLEY NAVY COR. WALNUT AND FOR Combined Capital Surplus Our Safe Deposit Boxes Affi For Your Private Papers. THE VALLEY NATIONAL BANK COR. WALNUT AND FOURTH STREETS Combined Capilal Surplus $875,000.00 Our Safe Deposit Boxes Afford Absolute Protection For Your Private Papers. Let us Rent You One. R. A. CRAWFORD, President D. S. CHAMBERLAIN, Vice Pres. JO BN H GINSTURG, Asst. Cashier C. T. COLE, Jr., Vice P. W. E. HARRETT, Cashier CLARENCE M. CORNW Ass t. Cashier A K O D A K Makes a Most Appropriate and Lasting CHRISTMAS GIFT We Have them Kodaks - $9.49 to $112.9 Brownies - $2.86 to $19.9 O D A K Makes a Most Appropriate and Lasting CHRISTMAS GIFT We Have them En ged Pictures Make Acceptable Gifts Enlarging, Developing, Finishing Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention Des Moines Photo Material 517 Locust Street EASTMAN KC Moines Photo Material Co. Cust Street EASTMAN KODAK CO. IOWA NATIONAL BANK Surety Bonds and Accident Insurance Price Five Cents Des Moines, Iowa C. T. COLE, Jr., Vice Pres, W. E. BARRETT, Cashier CLARENCE M. CORNWELL Ass t. Cashier $9.49 to $112.21 $2.86 to $19.95 DAVIDSON'S CHOCOLATES You can't buy better chocolates than DAVIDSON'S, simply because no manufacturer of fine candies, whethes located in New York, Boston or Chicago, make better candy. The people of Iowa know and appreciate this fact. That is why more DAVIDSON'S CHOCOLATES are sold in Iowa each year than any other make. That is why more than 5000 dealers in Iowa sell them. These brands may be had in all size packages. Every DAVIDSON Dealer is well supplied for the Christmas trade. Ask for the kind you want by name. DAVIDSON BROTHERS COMPANY DES MOINES, IOWA Mrs. Mary F. Ward has been quite sick for two weeks. Mrs. Venerable, sister and her husband from Omaha have been visiting at the home of her brother. It has been a cold week in this part of the country. All miners started to work on Monray. SPLENDID PLAN. (Special to the Bystander by request of the Presiding Elder, Rev. T. B. Stovall.) Albia, Iowa, Dec. 19.—Sunday, Dec. 14 was the occasion of the first quarterly conference of the A. M. E. church of this city, and we were favored with the presence of our new presiding elder, Rev. T. B. Stovall, who preached soul-stirring discourses which were greatly appreciated. A new feature being inaugurated by Rev. Stovall is his honor roll, which is to raise funds to assist the steward boards of the various churches in his district, and when the plan was presented to the congregation they saw the wisdom of its move and gave hearty response. Anyone paying $1.00 or even 50c a quarter is entitled to be placed on the honor roll, and although the congregation was not its usual size at this service on account of the fuel conservation order, the following names were enrolled for $1: Sister Mary Jameson, Sister Minnie Dowden, J. W. Dowden, Brother Joe Jameson, Brother C. L. Washington, Sister Emma Thomas, Brother Pearl Thomas, E. F. Butler, Sister Hattie Bowling. BURLINGTON ITEMS. (MRS. Bessie V. Johnson.) On Nov. 8 Burlington welcomed home one of her favorite and most distinguished daughters in the person of Mrs. Laurence C. Jones, formerly of our city, but now of Braxton, Miss., where she is the able assistant of her husband, Prof. Laurence C. Jones of Piney Woods school. On Sunday Mrs. Jones addressed the members of the Congregational church (white) in the evening she spoke at the A. M. E. church. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Jones accompanied by her hostess, Mrs. Ed Williams, Mrs. Peter King were the guests of the white missionary society of the Congregational church. Wednesday afternoon addressed the Rotary club at the Burlington hotel making a strong appeal for the race. Thursday Mrs. Jones spoke to pupils of Prospect-Hill school. On the Thirteenth Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Jones met the ladies of the Y. W. C. A. in consultation of the proposed school center for the colored people of our city, which is being advocated by the federated clubs. The federated clubs tendered Mrs. Jones a reception on Friday evening at th home of Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson 710 Cpence street. The guest was given a little surprise which supplemented the pleasure of the evening, being informed it was also the thirteenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams the young mens orchestra assisted by Mrs. I. Baker and Mrs. Ed Williams furnished music for the evening. Welcome addresses were made by the following: Rev, H. C. Ransom in behalf of the colored citizenzns; Mrs. Fred Graham in behalf of the Willing Workers; Mrs. Bessie V. Johnson in behalf of the Progressive club; Mrs. Jones responded in her usual pleasant manner. Mrs. G. Clark, Mr. H. Irwin rendered a beautiful instrumental duet. Miss Laura James White delighted the guest with a vocal solo. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ridecont's vocal duet was unusually good. Mr. J. H. Dunno gave a splendid vocal solo. The vocal solo by Dr. J. E. Johnson was the song of the city composed by hostess Mrs. Bessie V. Johnson. On Saturday evening Mrs. Jones addressed the Young Men's club at the home of her hostess, Mrs. Ed Williams. Mr. and Mrs. A. Rideout entertained with a dinner party in honor of Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones departed for Keokuk Saturday evening after a very pleasant visit with relatives and friends in our city. The social given by the B. V. J. Progressive club at the residence of the Mrs. William Dickson last week was a success both socially and financially. Mrs. Birdie Rideout is visiting relatives in Rock Island, Ill. Return to Decl. Lacoche (at Boston) CEDAR RAPIDS ITEMS. On Saturday afternoon and night, Dec. 6, Mount Sinai Temple No. 590 of the International Order of Twelve was organized in Cedar Rapids by Sir Edward Reberson, C. G. M. and Sir Robert Jackson, C. G. S. After the initiation a three-course luncheon was served The Daughters of Tabor were invited to take part in the refreshments. Miss Imogene Wilson, G. Q. M. was a visitor that evening. The following officers were elected: Sir Fred Crawford, C. M.; Sir A. R. Joyce, V. M.; Sir W. H. Beshears, C.; Sir Charles Dorey, A. S.; Sir Alexander Tate, C. T.; Sir Andrew Ford, C. O.; Sir Frank Walker, C. D. M.; Sir John Patterson, C. C. B.; Sir George Taylor, C. G.; Sir Sidney Tate, C. G.; Sir Edward Jackson, C. G.; Sir J. L. Robinson, C. S.; board of attendants, Sir Tom Mason, Sir L. H. Franklin, Sir William Moore; board of judges, Sir T. R. Haddison; sir T. L. A. Murphy, Sir R. BUTTER CHOCOLATES Contains Honey-Maples, Vanilla Whips, Nougatchews, Caramels, Belmonts, Almonds. Dipped in butter chocolate. DIAMOND D CHOCOLATES Assorted Fruit Nougats, Caramels, Honey Maples, Cream Brazils and pure fruits in the finest cream. Rough dipped in jet black bitter sweet chocolate. CERES CHOCOLATES Packed with iDamond D and Butter Chocolates. A wonderful package. SOCIETY CHOCOLATES Maple Nut, Vanilla, Pineapple, Bitter sweet chocolate coating. Each piece wrapped in foil. Packed in trays. Dipped Almonds, Milk Chocolates. Bitter Sweet Chocolates. Hard and fancy centers. BITTER SWEET Large chocolates, rough dipped in bitter sweet chocolate coating. You don't need Cash to wear that Beautiful Ring, Watch anything in the Jewelry Line WE OFFER ANYTHING IN OUR STORE ON CREDIT Just Bring a Straight Face Bernstein Bros. 5th and WALNUT STREETS S. and L. Bldg. BYSTANDER SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray have moved to Omaha, where they will reside in the future. Mrs. M. Cason and son, Mr. Earl Cason of Minneapolis have been in the city for several weeks visiting relatives and friends and transacting business matters. Mrs. Thaddeus Watson, formerly Miss Luella Matthews, has returned from an extended visit in the east. Mr. Jesse Boyd has been quite ill with tonsilitis. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Norris have departed to Washington, Iowa, where Dr. Norris has a charge. Rev. P. M. Lewis, pastor of the Malone A. M. E. church has been somewhat indisposed but is improved. Mrs. M. Thompson, who has been confined to her home for some time is able to be out again. Mrs. H. Hill, who has been a patient at the German Lutheran hospital is at her home and is convalescing nicely. Mrs. H. Hill was royally entertained in her home Sunday, Dec. 7 by the Perry jazz musicians, Sunday, Dec. 14, Mr. R. Clayton of Minneapolis, was entertained at dinner at the Hill residence. The Phyllis Wheatly Art club met Wednesday night with Mrs. Roy Todd at 939 Fourteenth street place. The next meeting will be Dec. 31 with Mrs. Bert Watkins at her residence, 762 Twelfth street. Centers made of pure cream and sugar into large pieces. Fork dipped with high grade bitter sweet chocolate. MARASCHINO CHERRIES Whole cherries in maraschino liquor, chocolate coated. BEAUTY CHOCOLATES Thickly coated with highest grade chocolate. Assorted centers. MILK MAID CHOCOLATES Assorted centers. Dipped in milk chocolate of the very best grade. CHIEF CHOCOLATES Assorted centers. Dipped in bitter sweet chocolate. SWEET SIXTEEN CHOCOLATES Sixteen different centers dipped in bitter sweet chocolate. A Doll Ma Worth Tw A Dollar Today May Be Worth Two Tomorrow A dollar does not go far now, but the time will come when there will be a decline from the present high level. Dollars you save now will then have a greater purchasing power. Besides, your Savings Account in this bank will increase itself rapidly at compound interest. CITY NEWS By Ada F. Hyde NEW ADVERTISING MANAGER. The Bystander has added to its efficient force, Mr. A. W. Branham, as advertising manager. Mr. Branham has had a great deal of experience along business lines, having been insurance writer and advertising man for a number of years. Mr. Branham has already proved himself a valuable asset to the paper by having secured a number of contracts with leading business houses of the city. His fine business qualities will enable him to succeed along the line of advertising. Rev. E. S. Hardge, pastor of Kyle's chapel A. M. E. Zion will leave Monday for a three weeks' visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hardge of Montgomery, Ala. Mr. Walter Hutchison, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Buxton, Iowa, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday attending a conference. Rev. G. W. Robinson and Rev. S. L. Bates attended the Baptist board meeting in Ottumwa Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Jennie Miller of 837 West Twelfth street, who was stricken with paralysis several weeks ago, shows but slight improvement. Mrs. Joburness Redmon Kelso and little son, Redmon of Chippewa Falls, Wis., arrived in the city Saturday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Redmon of Eighteenth and Center. Rev. H. A. Perry, formerly of Bethel A. M. E. church now of the Terre Haute, Ind., will arrive in the city Monday en route to Tuskegee, Ala., where his wedding will take place Dec. 29. Mr. S. A. T. Watkins, of Chicago, supreme attorney of the Knights of Pythias was in the city this week on A Family Ch Genuine, Port In Oak or Mahogany $35.00 A Family Christmas Gift Genuine, Portable Victrola Choose Yours Here Soon No Interest Charged On Future Payments On Terms as Low This genuine Victrola is a high it you can have dance music wh can have the most famous bar stlirring music—you can hear you want to hear! It will play any of the thous Victor Record Catalog in Come in and let us demonstrate possible. Our stock is limited your selection now for Christmas On Terms as Low as $1 Per Week This genuine Victrola is a highly improved instrument—with it you can have dance music whenever you want to dance, you can have the most famous bands entertain you with their stirring music—you can hear any of the world's best music you want to hear! It will play any of the thousands of records listed in the Victor Record Catalog in manner that will please you. Come in and let us demonstrate this Victrola to you as soon as possible. Our stock is limited and we advise that you make your selection now for Christmas Eve delivery. DAVIDSON'S IOWA'S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418-WALNUT-ST. Heat Yo Entire H Heat Your Entire Home Have Summer Comfort In Every Room The Colton Pipele the entire home quired by stoves It is easily Install without trouble o house. Come in and let easy it is to have and how little it The Colton Pipeless Furnace heats the entire home with the coal required by stoves for a room or two. It is easily installed in old houses, without trouble or chopping up the house. Come in and let us show you how easy it is to have a modern home and how little it costs. ELECTRIC SHOP-RETAIL & WHOLESALE COLTON COMPANY 818 WALNUT ST.-DES MOINES-PHONE WAL.2407 with the order. Mrs. Katie Montgomery, who has been spending some time in the city at the home of Mrs. Gus Nichols, left Tuesday night to spend the winter in Chicago. Mrs. Montgomery made a large number of friends while in our city. Before leaving Mrs. Nichols gave her a six months' subscription to the Bystander for a Christmas present. Mrs. Elenore Johnson, who has been very ill, is much better. Her mother, Mrs. J. F. Baker of Ft. Dodge, who was called here during her illness is still here. Mrs. John Mayweather is confined to her home by illness. Rev. and Mrs. John W. Whittaker of Tuskegee, Ala., have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter Annie, to Rev. Henry Allen Perry, on Monday, Dec. 29, at Tuskegee, Ala. Miss Whittaker is a graduate of Tuskegee institute. Rev. Perry was formerly pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, Des Moines, Iowa. While in Des Moines he attended East Des Moines High school and Drake university. The at home cards read, after Jan. 1 at 218 Crawford street, Terre Haute, Ind. Mrs. Katie Montgomery entertained eight friends at dinner Sunday as a parting courtesy before leaving for her home in Chicago. Cen- thel ute, day his ago, of on Mrs. S. Joe Brown, grand matron of the order of Eastern Star for the state of Iowa and jurisdiction made an official visit to Silver Leaf Chapter at Cedar Rapids, last Saturday remaining over until Monday to meet and confer with the members of a recently organized club of applicants who are asking to se set up as a chapter in that city. Christmas Gift Portable Victrola ```markdown ``` now as $1 Per Week highly improved instrument—with music whenever you want to dance, you bands entertain you with their ear any of the world's best music thousands of records listed in the manner that will please you. strate this Victrola to you ar soon as tated and we advise that you make Christmas Eve delivery. our Home oeless Furnace heats one with the coal re- ties for a room or two. installed in old houses, be or chopping up the let us show you how have a modern home-- it costs. SHOP-RETAIL & WHOLESALE. The Bystander CLUB NOTES The Mary Church Terrell club was entertained Monday night by Mrs. Emerald Mash at her home on Twelfth street. The Hunchback of Notre Dame was finished. The next meeting which will take the form of a Christmas party will be Monday, Dec. 22 with Mrs. J. Wardlaw Mitchell as hostess. At this time the members will exchange Christmas gifts. The members of the Cosmopolitan Breakfast club are still enjoying their weekly breakfasts. On Dec. 8 they were entertained by Mrs. Grtrupe Brown at her home, 1360 East Nineteenth street. They were entertained by Mrs. Frank Lewis of 1647 Walter street on Dec. 17. A very palatable breakfast was enjoyed. This club is getting to be quite a social center. The girls of the Community Center, Ninth and Mulberry are planning a big membership drive for the fourth Tuesday in January. All of the clubs are asked to show their strength. Cash prizes will be awarded to those bringing in the most new members. The Mary B. Tolbert club met Tuesday night with Mrs. R. N. Hyde. An interesting meeting was enjoyed by the members present and further plans were made for the Christmas party. The next regular meeting will be Dec. 30 with Mrs. Gus Nichols. The following new members have been added to the Intellectual Improvement club during the month of December. Mrs. J. B. Morris, Mrs. William Brooks and Mrs. Maud Woods. The Syndicate club held its regular weekly meeting Wednesday evening, Dec. 17 at the home of Mr. Philip McGuire, 1320 Laurel street. Mr. V. S. Eagan, former coach at Des Moines college was present and gave a few interesting remarks. Mr. Carrol Curtley was present and gave a short talk. The following officers were elected for the next four months: Alden Blagburn, president; James, Rhodes, vice president; Jenkins Hunter, vice president; Casten Crenshaw, treasurer; Philip McGuire, sergeant at arms; Charles E. Woods, reporter. The club adjourned to meet Wednesday, Dec. 24 at the club room, at which time installation of officers will be held. All members are urged to be present. Members of the Charles Young auxiliary are asked to meet for a brief conference Thursday evening at 7:30 at the residence of the chairman, 1058 Fifth street. The Colored League of Women Voters will hold an open meeting on Christmas evening at the residence of Attorney and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1058 Fifth street and pursuant to the plan heretofore outlined will hear discussions of the merits of Attorney General H. M. Havner, Lieut. Gov. E. R. Moore, Food Administrator J. F. Deens and Ex-Speaker N. E. Kendall all of whom are candidates for the gubernatorial nomination of the republican party of Iowa. The public is cordially invited. Everybody attending will be handed a package on presenting receipt from the press exchange which will be in charge of Mesdames R. E. Patten, H. R. Graves and Frank P. Johnson. COMMUNITY CENTER AT NINTH AND MULBULER WILL REOPEN On the 24th of December under the direction of Mrs. J. B. Rush, a Christmas tree for the poor children of the community at Community center. On Jan. 1 the girls clubs will receive the public afternoon and evening. Everybody invited; music afternoon and evening. Mrs. Alice Dickerson and H. R. Wright returned Friday from a three-day conference of community service held in Chicago. It was a great meeting; delegates from New York to Denver and as far south as Louisville, Ky. Miss L. Pearl Mitchell wishes to be remembered to her many friends in Des Moines. THE PRESENT ACTIVITIES OF COLORED COMMUNITY CENTER The Syndicate club a club of twenty-two young men mostly high school boys who were in the last draft are now playing basket ball, belong to our community band and are interested in all athletic sports, last week defeated Road Side Settlement Basket ball team 18 to 12 at Community center. The Roosevelt Community club, twenty-eight young colored businessmen, of the city, one of the members reads a paper each meeting night upon some present event or some distinguished man the last being the life and work of the late Theodore Roosevelt, the subject is then discussed by the other members of the club. The Booster Community club over 100 membership composed of public spirited men of Des Moines old and young debate some subject each night. The subject for next meeting night is "Resolved that the miners are justified in striking for higher wages," after the debate the subject is open for discussion to all present. The Lincoln post of the American Legion are taking up all questions such as I. W. W., Mexico, the coal situation, etc., and acting in harmony with the other posts of the American Legion. The community band of forty members are practicing twice a week and are progressing. Our Girls clubs are as busy as the men and are now planning for a big bazaar to be held in the near future. The working girls eat their lunch and spend the noon hour in their club room. Every day and night is taken with some activity which is beneficial to the Negro citizen of Des Moines. . CHRISTMAS TREE FOR KIDDIES.. Mrs. J. B. Rush of the public welfare bureau, and Mrs. Mary Coalson, policewoman, will have a Christmas tree for the colored kiddies at the community center at the Lincoln school building, Wednesday afternoon Dec. 24 at 2:30 p. m. There will be a Santa Claus present to give each child a toy. A bevy of ladies had consented to help fill the candy bags and decorate the tree. Gifts are being contributed by both white and colored. Among those who so willingly assisted were: The Iowa Seed Co., a Christmas tree; the Municipal Bonding Syndicate by John H. Gibson, their president, $25; Mr. Kelling, $1.50; Mr. Warts, $1.50; Mr. Stewart, $1.50; County Treasurer Hammill, $1; William George, 50e; J. H. Kelley of the sheriffs office, $1; S. C. Connor, 25e; Jessie Fenner, $1; Mr. Higgins, $1; Mr. E. Tracy Blagburn, 50e; Mr. Ed Mason, 50e; Miss Florence Fracker, $1; Mrs. Edward, $1; Mr. Fitzte Conrod, 50e; and Mr. Charles Schram, 25e. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. The membership committee will meet Monday at the Tenth street center with their chairman, Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Friday the Christmas party will be given at the center for the older girls and their boy friends. Saturday there will be a Christmas party for all the girl reserve and the boy friends. The center will be decorated with Christmas colors and they will enjoy a Christmas tree. On account of the coal strike the girl reserves have not been meeting but beginning the next week will hold all their meetings at the Tenth street center. All friends are cordially invited to drop in and pay the center a visit. Monday evening Jan. 5th at 7:30 o'clock the Y. M. C. A. religious training institute will begin at the Union Congregational church at 10th and Park streets. Superintendent Z. C. Thornburg will give the opening address. The general public is invited to attend this meeting. For further information concerning enrollment see chairman religious committee Attorney S. Joe Brown. It has been reported to our authorities from the office of student volunteer movement that the colored citizens of Des Moines have in their action toward this project set an example worthy to be followed by all white citizens of the city. Interest, enthusiasm and co-operation on their part to house their delegates and to make this movement a success is not surpassed. SECRETARY TO SPEAK Sunday afternoon Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. at the Union Congregational church will be a public massmeeting under the auspices of the Crocker street Branch Y. M. C. A. Mr. R. B. DeFrantz, one of the leading men of this work in this country will speak. Mr. DeFrantz is a member of the international committee Y. M. C. A. Colored Men's Department, New York City. He has for the public a message that will be inspiring and helpful in every way. The speaker has good friends in this city who were made while he served in association work at Fort Des Moines during the period of the officers' training camp there. A most interesting program will be rendered. Quartet selections will be rendered by the boys Y. M. C. A. Bible class. Other musical selections will be rendered. PUBLIC INSTALLATION On Friday evening Dec. 26 at North Star Masonic Temple, corner Eleventh and Center streets, will occur a joint public installation of the newly elected officers of King Solomon commandery of Knights Templar, G. H. Cleggett chapter of Royal Arch Masons and of Zorah and Oziel chapters of the order of the Eastern Star, the members of each of which bodies are cordially invited to be present with their escorts. The members of King Solomon guild of the Heroines of the Templar Crusades, the newly organized ladies' department of the Knights Templar are also invited to be present with their escorts. Refreshments will be served as the compliments of King Solomon commandery of Knights Templar and G. H. Cleggett chapter of Royal Arch Masons. Jas. B. Mitchell, Chairman, S. Joe Brown, Sec. Installation committee. ORBITUARY. Mr. William Knox died at his home, 831 West Eleventh street Tuesday morning, Dec. 9. The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. from St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The remains were shipped to Cherryville, Kan., for interment. The deceased was 66 years, 7 months and 7 days old. He was a steward and a faithful member of St. Paul's A. M. E. church. He is mourned by a wife, a son and daughter, four sisters and two brothers. The funeral was conducted by Handy and Bland undertakers. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARPH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap-sula bears the name and name of counterfeits M. B. MADAM C. J. WALKER President of the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing (o., and the Leila College, 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Is Your Hair Short, Breaking Off Thin or Falling Out? If So, Try MADAM C. J. WALKER'S "Wonderful Hair Grower" These Remedies are Manufactured Only by The Mme. C. J. Walker M'f'g Co. 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. A SIX WEEKS TRIAL TREATMENT Send to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Orders payable to MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS WANTED. Write for them. Is Your Hair Sho Thin or Fax If So MADAM C. J. "Wonderful These Remedies are M The Mme. C. J. W 640 North West St A SIX WEEKS TR Send to any address by mail for $1 able to MME. C. J. WALKER. WANTED. 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The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. short, Breaking Off Walking Out? So, Try J. WALKER'S "Hair Grower" Manufactured Only by Walker M'f g Co. Street, Indianapolis, Ind. SERIAL TREATMENT $1.50. Make 'all Money Orders pay- L. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS honograph THE TIME TICKET PIANO CO. STREET, Phone Wal. 3287 G AND LARGEST PIANO HOUSE R. N. Hyde & Son Co. 821 13th Street Dealers in REAL ESTATE We have a large number of places for sale and houses to rent. Phone W.6254 ban For Xmas. little each month. ans made same day lied for. LOAN CO. erman Building market y10 THE BYSTANDER Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone Walnut 899. Entered at the Post Office of Des Moines, Iowa, as Second Class matter. EMERALD E. MASH Managing Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: To any part of the United States one year, postage paid ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 7.5 Three Months ..... 5.0 ADVERTISING RATES. Display, per inch ..... $.40 Bending Notices, per line ..... 1.0 Contract rates given upon applications. All Advertisements paid for in advance. All matter should be addressed to THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY. Des Moines, Iowa. Weekly news letters must be received not later than Wednesday of each week. I saw the mountains stand, Silent, wonderful and grand, Looking out across the land When the golden light was falling On the distant dome and spire: And I heard a low voice calling, Come up higher, come up higher. From the lowland and the mire, From the midst of Earth desire, From the vain pursuit of self, From the attitude of self; Come up higher, come up higher, the years are ours to fill them through gifts from the city and property owners of dirt from excavation, tin cans rubbish and the bodies of defunct animals for despite our known wishes against unsurpulpous are ever with us and to the above and careful survivalance the them night has no turns, but we are gradually learning that in most instances the fruits of such a venture are financial loss, mental worry and physical detriment. Public health restrictions and regulations have reached the highly effective state, wherein these lots have been censored and objectionable rubbish cans containing any perishable etc. are tabooed; free dirt is not always obtainable as rapidly as we wish and when finally building or enlarged improvement in home becomes necessary we are put to the expense of completing the job and this together with the removal of cumbersome pieces of iron which mother earth has refused to absorb and which confronts us in the time of cultivation, cause grave question of its economy. The building or purchase of a home pre-supposes some pride in the owner; pride of possession, pride in becoming a property owner, pride too, perhaps in getting a foot in the substantial critical citizen class, but whatever the quality it must fret and chaff under the knowledge that in a community where careful supervision, a little expense and love of the beautiful has developed attractive homes your own with its unsightly surroundings is an eye sore, a bar to a creditable community standard. A house where lots are low, too often means a damp, unhealthy basement, where so low as to require filling quite often becomes a menace to health in the hot seasons when its attraction for flies and mosquitoes make it a source of contagion. It is by far the safer and wiser plan to be like he of Biblical love, who looked so well after elemental conditions that his house withstood the stress and changes of the years. See that your home are located in sewered districts, where you may be accessible to sanitary equipment and have the rudimentary facilities for healthful living. The good housing law seeks to obtain and to safeguard for you all of the above. TO CLUB WORKERS. My Dear Co-Workers: Many heads of households have been forced out of employment by the fuel shortage. This will mean many "kidies" dissapointed on Christmas morning. Let us club be Santa Claus. Begin preparations now that as many homes as possible may be visited and many little hearts glad on Christmas morning. True happiness will be ours for having shown the real Christ spirit by lowing out the divine plan peace on earth; good will to all men. Where there is peace; happiness reigns. I note an error of the print in the notice about collecting money for the home. We are asking the first $1 by Jan. 1 or as near the first as possible. Our plan is to cancel note No. 2 during the month of January, 1920. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Rev. and Mrs. J. Handy were called to Waterloo, Iowa, last week to attend the funeral of Rev. James Bowles. Mrs. Harry Burnaugh was pleasantly surprised last Wednesday, Dec. 3 when the mother's council came in a body to spend the afternoon with her as it would be the last opportunity she would have to meet with the council for some time. A very enjoyable time was spent. Delicious refreshments were passed consisting of sandwiches, assorted cakes, cocoa, popcorn and marshmallows. On account of the shortage of fuel there were no services at the A. M. E. church last Sunday, but the doors will be open the next Sunday. Miss Agnes Mason entertained last Sunday evening a company of ladies and gentlemen complimentary to her sister, Mrs. Harry Burnaugh, who leaves shortly for Des Moines. A delicious three-course luncheon was served at 6 o'clock by the hostess. Miss Mason was assisted in serving by her little niece and nephews. A very pleasant time was spent by all present. VISION. PRESENTS AND PRESENTS. To most people Christmas means a mad rush from store to store at the eleventh hour, to find a suitable gift in time for this or that acquaintance, or a return gift for one they have unexpectedly received. Finally after both brain and body are exhausted they seize upon some gift that would be better not sent. Gift making under such conditions become a bore and they repeatedly wish that the custom of giving presents at Christmas time would be abolished. Do we agree with them? Decidedly not. Give at Christmas time of course, for giving then symbolizes the greater gift the world has ever known. But there are presents and presents. The one a present and nothing more; neither pretty nor useful, a present of vanity and show of lavishness that is simply a white elephant on the hands of the receiver; the other small in intrinsic value but full of love and the real Christmas spirit. Presents are a great deal more than just presents. All kinds of circumstances and relations can make or mar them. In order to make the right kind of gift we must know the preferences of the one for whom it is intended. Since this is the time when we express our "good will toward men," let us begin with our friends. Let us put more time and thought on the selection of our gifts and not simply strive to give them as much as they give us. Do not be taken in by the wiley salesman who is trying to palm off old stuff in new wrappings. As we go from store to store we see the familiar sign, "do your shopping early" and may we add to it, wisely. Make your Christmas giving this year EDITORIALETTES Don't be afraid to pay your debts as you would have others pay you. Why not a league of states to enforce domestic peace, suppress lynch law and wild eyed propaganda, blot out race riots and obviate the necessity for strikes! It appears to us that there is much room for humanitarian efforts in dear "ole U. S. A." If the race spent less time in rallying for the church and more time rallying for the race, there would be a marked improvement in both civic, religious and political position. We are desirous of starting the new year with our books clear. Please be prompt and send in your subscriptions. The race is badly in need of leaders; not those who will merely talk about what should be done, but one who is willing to roll up his sleeves and work for his people; one who is thoroughly acquainted with the race—one who knows its history, who is far-sighted enough to see its future possibilities; who does not feel that his race is inferior to other races. When your boy asks you to allow him to work and make some money don't refuse him. He can't start too soon to learning the lesson of thrift and industry. Arrange it so that if he does not leave home to work he can earn by doing the extra things at home which will cause him to look upon himself as a wage earner and pros- Contributory Department (Mts. Jessye E. McClain.) Every person should desire their resett there to through exemplary effort to excite and foster community price and community betterment, thus giving one the standing of an energetic and loyal factor in civic progressiveness. To this end when choosing a home one of the first things to be considered is a good location, dry and susceptible to cultivation, improvements and beautifying, for we must remember that the home of the masses are long-lived, and thus permanency and length of service should cause us to give grave concern to eliminate conditions. Good housing argument seeks to get us away from the idea that lots to be filled and good paying investments in them they are obtained at less cost and BYSTANDER CHRIS COLORED PEOPLE BESIDE THE JUSTICE CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS To All OH! PLEASE STOP WHERE MRS. SANTA AND LEAVE US A Y.M.C.A MOVIE AND SOME CANDY NUTS AND APPLES CALORED PEOPLE DESTINIES OCT. DAY DREAMS Our Friend CHRISTMAS' MERRY CHRISTMAS To All OH! PLEASE STOP HERE MR SANTA AND LEAVE US A Y.M.C.A AMOVIE AND SOME CANDY NUTS AND APPLES CALORED PEOPLE BELIEVES OE DAY DREAMS James L. McGuire. ```markdown ``` To Our Friends An Appreciation is the season of times where subs Christmas also i the season of Christmas cheer is where subscribers to this paper Christmas also in the minds and the friends of ours. Christmas, with all that term implying fellowship, bounteous unselfish recognition of the fact that it is better than to receive. You have put into anything, that is out of it. Out of the interest this paper during the past year we derived an equal personal appreciation has made this paper's social work to us of the staff. I likewise in that same spirit what it is, we take the expressing our thanks to the this community, and of the which this paper circulates, for operation in practical ways we possible for us regularly to practical efforts to the community in manner. In the kindly glow of this holiday we for you and yours through year. IT is the season of Christmas cheer in all the homes where subscribers to this paper dwell. Christmas also in the minds and hearts of you good friends of ours. Christmas, with all that term implies as to universal fellowship, bounteous unselfishness and renewed recognition of the fact that to give is actually better than to receive. As you have put into anything, that much will you get out of it. Out of the interest you have taken in this paper during the past year we hope you have derived an equal personal pleasure. Your appreciation has made this paper's issuance a congenial work to us of the staff. And likewise in that same spirit which makes Christmastime what it is, we take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to the business men of this community, and of the territory within which this paper circulates, for their cordial co-operation in practical ways which has made it possible for us regularly to present our best editorial efforts to the community in a creditable manner. May the kindly glow of this holiday season color life for you and yours throughout the coming year. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Christmas cheer in all the days to this paper dwell. The minds and hearts of that term implies as to esteous unselfishness and the fact that to give receive. Anything, that much will of the interest you have in the past year we hope equal personal pleasure. Made this paper's issuance the staff. Same spirit which makes us, we take this opportunity to the business, and of the territory circulates, for their corpractical ways which has regularly to present our community in a credit- of this holiday season yours throughout the The Publishers ```markdown ``` --- ANTHOLOGY OF DES MOINES (A. J. Booker, M. D. Fifty-three years ago there were no railroads running into Des Moines, so that the traveler came by his own oxcart, if he were one of the prospective settlers, or by stage. Traveling by stage is one of the experiences of a past which will not come again although I have seen them within the last eighteen years pass through Oklahoma in the old days in Texas we had them and it was certainly a great experience. It was not as uncomfortable as one would now imagine. Since there was no other means of transportation there was no unhappiness. They had good springs and one could be quite contented when there was not too much baggage. There were regular route and stops or relays. Horses were changed at regular intervals and further along one changed vehicles, much after the manner we now change trains. So on Saturday nights, the stage drivers formed the great part of the rough element about this city. There were about seventy-five or eighty of these men who waited until Monday morning to resume thir relays. At this period of the city's growth there were about five thousand people of whom about twenty-five were Negroes. With this population there were twenty or twenty-five saloons. The licenses fee was two hundred and fifty dollars. They are supposed to sell only wines of the light variety, ale and beer, still if one knew the ropes he could get the real straight stuff. The saloons were not necessarily the kind we used to know, but were rather a line. While there was not much trouble the "soft drinks" with a little of the straight stuff made men pretty daring, so that one would be a little careful of statements. Of course there were not the bad men in Iowa that were to be found in the southeast during this period. Mr. F. M. Hubbell was one of the leading attorneys then. Messrs. Clay Lewis, Dennis Burris, George Curtley and Jefferson Logan were among the members of the Negro colony. Alex Wilburn was a little boy. There was no church but they all went to the other Sunday school. Later church services were held in little buildings about town. The preachers in those days did not get paid, but worked along with his congregation. There was a bridge over the river at Court avenue, it was a toll bridge so that many people forded the river, until the time came when there was a ferry. Still one did not have to go far even if he had a job which carried him all over town: For Hoyt Sherman lived at Sixth and Walnut streets, Frank Dennis, the leading banker of the city, lived at Fifth and Loost, and old man Kurtz where the Central Trust now stands. Twenty-eighth and Grand avenues was the sight of a farm house, with two graves at Ingersoll and Twenty-eighth. What a lot of chances there were for speculation for those who were here when there were only about five or six business blocks in the town and Chestnut street, from Sixth avenue to the river was the swell residence district. There were no paved streets and Doctor Hanawalt lived on the edge of town at Fourteenth and Grand. All the Negros who were there then would have been millionaires if they had invested a few hundred dollars in property in the right places. On the other hand during the past ten years the venturesome have cleared away many wooded areas, streets have been paved and certain properties have more than quadrupled in value. When twenty more years have rolled around the same tales of what might have been will been will be told and there will be a lot of jeers by the then newcomers about what we did not do. As a matter of fact there are greater opportunities today on account of our having a little bigger range in the field of occupation. This is another story however. If a man would live as simply as those people were forced to live on account of circumstances he has an opportunity to save more money and take more chances; their hindsight is as good, or was, as many of ours, but hindsight is not worth the best tinkers dam it is foresight and nerve and vision which count. The old timers who were the big ones in the days of the sixties did not have much faith in this section as is shown by the narrow twisting streets which run into practically dead walls of limitations. Read the papers and see this effect every day. If people, some of whom were not removed one generation from England, many of whom came from the East, what could you expect of people who had just come out of slavery. But one day there was a tremendous happening in Des Moines, the people were jubilant and their faith in this place was justified, it meant the passing of the great mob of stage drivers, quicker transportation; a closer connection with folks back East, better and safer transportation of material for in 1863 the old K. and D. railroad laid its tracks right into the village; with the railway was to come many Negros and with them the history of this place as we now look back. "PICTURE BOOKS IN WINTER" Summer fading, winter comes Frosty morning's, tingling thumbs, Window robins, winter rooks, And the picture story books. Water now is turned to stone Nurse and I can walk upon; Still we find the flowing brooks In the picture story books. IOWA NEWS KEOKUE NOTES. (Last week’a news.) per sister in Des Molnes, Iowa, for an “indefinite period. ‘Despite the inclement weather the frst quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. §, sbureh ever-reached the expectation of all present, P. E. McCracken having peen delayed on account of late trains, grrived im time for communion and vc- qopied she pulpit in the evening, He was jut from Bichmond, Ind., where he nad been appointed to assist in unveiling the nonumead of late Bishop Quinn, He predicts @ Very successful year with Pastor 0. B, Waters in charge here. He yealizes that Keokuk has some of the pest people in the country. The pas- jor is one ef the best financiers of the eomection filled. the pulpit Sunday morning amd preached an excellent ser- mon. Mr, and Mrs. Earle Taylor and little Dorothy are occupying quarters at the felby Johason homestead. Rey, J. Sterling Moore, one of the best pulpit orators west of the Missis- fippi is one of the proudest men in the country this morning. His chureh owns one-quarter of one of the best blocks jn the sity the block on which the chureh stands, entirely free of debt. ‘About six weeks ago, he asked his con- qrgotion and friends of $400 and the aiort slosed Sunday night with almost twiee that amount. Too much credit ‘annot be given the splendid people of Pilgrim Best, the frends of all of the other eburehos and my co-workers, espe- cally Rey. L, C. Lowe, W. H. Clark, W. HL. Starke and William South says the postor‘and I am deeply grateful to all. The friends who helpéd Mrs. Selby Johnson and V. Olive Phillips in the two night’s effort known as the market and entertainment will be pleased to know they raised $74.34 and cleared $62 for the deacon’s side. No one could fail to appreciate seeing the splendid teamwork done by Captain Ed South and his gallant forces and the old folks concert was one of the greatest attrac- tions Keokuk has‘had in many a day. G.D, Foster and his wife were splendid armor bearers for Solomon Williams captain of the deacon’s side and only ‘great credit can be said for all of them. ‘The trustees raised $441.01 and the deacons $306.20. The day’s receipts were $770.55, That Rev. J. Sterling Moore was the larger donor is conceded yet it is not exactly known what Dr. T. ‘EL Phillips gave; but one thng s known that ths was the greatest rally ever held nthe history of the chureb, and peace aud harmony abides among the rank and file. The many friends of Mrs. P. A. Jones ste glad to see her out again. Mr. Fred Jenkins was at his post again Sunday. , P. E, MeCracken left Tuesday for Uacom, Til, Miss Elizabeth Smith returned to her home in Quincy after a delightful visit with her sister, Mra, Ed Bryant and family and old friends of Keokuk of other days, She addressed the B. Y. P.U. to the delight of all present Sun- day evening. 4 Mrs. W. H, Taylor is improving nice- i. Mrs. W. H. Harper is sitll at St. se ‘eph’s hospital but is better at this writing, | “she Carnation club is trying itself ‘these days and the trustees are proud ‘et them, | Thanksgiving week was a week of re- joicing seemingly in all Keokuk. Health ‘and prosperity has attended this people here peculiarly, Less than twelve fu- Aetals have been preached among our prople in Keokuk this year. Financial larvest among the church people was ‘eat during the week. A bountiful din- Yet and happy faces were seen every” Where, Rev. ©. RB. Waters and his thorch people realized $117.76 and Rev. WH. Clark felt that his receipts out- ‘Mtripped those of previous years. Mrs. Reis formerly of St. Mark’s thureh, Chicago joined Bethel A. M. E. thureh Sunday, Pastor Waters and his Mewarded® administered —secrament Monday and Tuesday to the aged and tick of the church. ‘The splendid program rendered by the choir Thursday night at the Bethel AM. E, church is still the talk of those ‘who attended. F. S. Johnson as in ‘Averything else is a 100% master of ces monies and Mrs, Daisy Male Triplette Keckuk’s gifted singer sang two selec fons. Theodore Byrants our talented = singer, sang as usual, and Mrs. Marjorie H. ‘Toombs and Miss Ruth Toknson, our gne pianists, rendered mu- ‘Seal numbers. Mrs. Janette Morton eased the andience with four Dunbar ‘Wlections, two by special request. Many HY it was the edt: musical program au, Ma atended for year. The prog: Tams by the Sunday school and Chris- ay 0? You Maloy Your Metis’, é It you do not enjoy your meals your iigestion is fanlty. Ent moderately. ¢* tially of ments, magticate your food Moronghly, et five hours hours e!anee een meals and take one of Cham in’ Tablets immediately after vand:vou will soon find your meals be'a real pleasure. 1 CEDAR RAPIDS ITEMS. (Last week’s news \ De eee UA re A meeting of the N, A. A.C. P. wa: held at the Bethel A. M. 5. churel Monday, Nov. 24. “The following off cers were elected for the year: Presi dent, Dr. W. H. Beshears; vice presi dnt, Mrs. Anna B, Nelson; secretary W. A: Brown; treasurer, W, H. Milli gan, Rev. 8. B, Moore of Davenport ad dressed the meeting. Refreshments were servd afterwards, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thompson of Musca. tine were visitors at the home of Mr Thompson’s brother, Robert Thompson, 1006 South Tenth street, Mrs, Maude Sims of Chicago is the guest of her sister, Mrs, Arthur Jack son, Mrs. MeDonell of Buxton is visiting her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Horne, | Miss Helen Motts of Washington, Towa, is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs, James Weatherall. Mrs, Scott Pitts of Monmouth, IIL visited Mrs, Cornie Allen for a few days, The dance given by Cedar Court No. 10 and Twin City lodge No. 12, K. of P. Thanksgiving was a suceess both s0- cially and financially. An _ excellent time was reported, Much credit due the ‘jolly five’? of Cedar Court. Silver Leaf chapter ...0. 5 0. E. S. initiated a large class of candidates in the Amaranth Monday, Dee. 1, at the K, of @, hall, After initiation a banquet was held for the grand offi cers of Electa grand chapter, who arc members of Silver leaf. Despite the cold weather a large number were pres: ent and a pleasant evening passed. | Prof. Funk of Newport News, Va, is a caller in the city. | Rev. Wilsoh of Kansas City, Mo. spoke at Mt, Zion Baptist church Sun- day, Nov. 30. Rev. Wilson is a very creditable speaker. Mr. Charles Searcy and W. M. Rob: inson are on the sick list this week. Joseph Binder died at the home of his daughter, Mary Lewis, Monday eve- ning. PERRY NEWS. (Last week’s news.) A birthday party was given by Mr. and Mrs, Parker in honor of Mr, James Woodson Saturday evening, Dec 6. A vast number of friends were well enter: tained and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present, Gams and cards were the features of the evening—Mrs. C. E. Blanks. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Blank wish to announce the birth of a fine grand. son, Saturday, Nov. 29, of which theit daughter and son-in-law, Mr, and Mrs Oscar Stewart, are the proud parents. ‘A football game was played between the Webster and Lineoln schools, ‘he ‘Webster scored 12 to Lincoln’s 6. CRESTON NEWS. (Last week’s news.) | Mr. Louis Hartman has just returned from Mexico, Mo., where he has been ‘on businesag He was accompanied by Mr. John White, who will remain in oar city for awhile. Miss Nellie Grant of Armstrong, Mo, is visiting her brotha. Mr. 1, I. Grant and family of Cresion, Jowa. ‘Mr. and Mrs, L. H. Grant entertained at a 6 o’clock Thanksgiving dinner in honor of their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hartman of Mexico, Mo, Mr. and ‘Mrs, Arthur Rice of Omaha, Neb. Mr. and Mrs, Guy Hawkins and children of Creston, Miss Nellie Grant of Arm- strong, Mo., Mrs, and Mrs, Moses Young of Creston, Mr. John White of St. Louis, Mo., Mr. E. Baldwin of Creston, and Miss Sarah Steele of Creston. A five-course menu was served, The eve- ning was spent with music and games after which everyone left at # late hour wishing that Thanksgiving came every day. ht 8 Davenport, Iowa. (By Raymond Moore.) Toot week ’s news.) Bethel A. M. E. church is planning © have a very spectacular set of doings on Thanksgiving day and evening. They have arranged for a most grand dinner, ‘and have prepared a very excellent pro- gram for the evening under the head of [Mistress D. 8 Johnson. Details of the day ‘and happenings of the same will ‘be given later. "The Allen Christian Endeavor society ‘of the A. M. E. church has taken on a renewed interest in the welfare of the qame. Each member of the society is striving to make it a better ‘and large? society. There have been for the past two months no less than forty or more Irrattendance. Let every one boost the young people. The Rev. Dr. 8. B. Moore was out of the city the fore rart of the week. He tras called to Cedar Rapids to give & wature under the auspices of the N. A- A. C.P. ‘The colored citizens of Davenport are steadily awakening to the fact that they must be ever om the climb uP the jndder of fame to success. ‘They have reached the rung of the ladder whieb patted colored ¥-W. C. As Thus toy havo organized under the help of our white friends the above mentioned s0- Sicty, Miss Lillian Henderson ig ite chief head, it has been rightly said that fhe national headquarters used good judgment in sending the Y. here in Dav: enport a secrétary in the person of Misr Henderson. On Sunday, Nov. 16 ther fad their opening. A very excellent pro gram was prepared, after which’ light gram. Was Pie served. to the audience, Wich consisted of a large number, Miss Henderson has organized various classes of cooking, sewing, gymnastics, and other classes, on Sunday they have ves- Per services, Mrs, C. H. Marshall led the vesper services this past Sunday. Therg is much credit due Mrs, Brant and other white friends for the backing they are giving the ‘*¥,?? Mr. Raymond Moore and Mr, Al- phonsa Henry happen to be the only boys of our race in the reserve officers training corps here in the Davenport ‘High school, The former is now a cor- poral in the above named unit. These two boys are wearing the clothes of Unele Sam: and are proving every inch of their grit and knowledge in the unit. The boys Raymond Moore and Alphonsa Henry are quite popular in the D, H. S. being in many of the school organiza- tions and proving to the best of their ability the worth of the race which they répresent. Recipe for Ginger Snaps, Three measures of the flour of energy. Three-fourths measures of the butter of self confidence. One measure of the molasses of polite- ness. Season with ginger of never give up. Spice to taste with sense and humor. _ ‘Make light with desire mixed in hope. Stir all together, roll out with the roll- ‘ing pin of difficulties, hela well in hand, and ent into cookies of convenient size for daily use. If there is no fire of opportunities ‘started, make one and bake until the energy in them snaps, | —By Raymond Moore, _ Mrs, Leiuetta Melvin of Terra Hutte, Ind, is within our city visiting her ‘brother, Mr. Charles Shepard. — Davenport will be honored with the appearance of Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, who is the . president of the National Federation of Colored Wom- en’s club. She will appear in our city THREE BYSTANDER—DEC 4 19 on Dee. 18, 1919, Mr. Guy Thomas of Ottumwa is vis iting his sister, Mrs, 0, Buckner over ‘Thanksgiving. Mrs. Buekner entertained at a four course dinner in honor of her two sis ters, Miss Velma Thomas, Mrs. Nannic Owens and brother, Mr. Guy Thomas and a number of friends Thanksgiving Everything in Fort Dodge is shut down on account of the coal, Mrs, Davis of Mason City is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Julus Buckner, Roo ES PORTING 60/00 8 1 9 so i dy ISTMAS Co Sas If you had nine days to make some one happy would you put it ! iy ‘4 TOPE, off, procrastinate, wait until some more propicious day? No. You'd > 24a KASS hustle and carry the news as fast as you could. bee eX Se ; if OSS j ey DO YOUR SHOPPING | 3 Fi Yi i || Se NOW _ a yy a oO es KODAKS 7. ‘The pleasure of re- —_———— ‘ ian WL | ceiving a KODAK or y Games and Toys fa .| celving « KODAK or] —=»-s Sporting Goods = & rte » happy Christmag and] a GAMES lit OES ee octnaal fox CHOOSE A BIKE Es Here’s where the gifts seem like Ste for many decades. cs F lere’s where the g' pia ro . Let that boy have his Bicycle this year Christmas. From infancy games have ¥ Try a KODAK this] —he's beer wanting it long enough. He been paramount in the minds of chil. 4 ; year. rather expects it. i dren, the youth as well as grownups. $9-79 t oO $112:71 chown BICYCLES—837.50, $40 & $50 JB “ LUEBIRD BICYCLES — $30, $92.50, Fy GILBERT’S TOYS BROWNIES—$2.86 to $19.95 BS70 ud HADI, ey MACHINE GUNS—TRACTORS— ——_—— pies alone Hae $3.00, eee, $4 & 4.50 AIRCRAFT SKYLARKS— Golf—Tennis Hunting Outfits Feisayeaon sos... soo w 81800 ee aS Geatteniees a pres Hike; to: e Tricycles—A variety of styles at ..$16.50 [i Mysto Magic .......--9)- B Irons up from ....-.- 2-4 scree eee ss 82! SKATES o * i we Stubs fro! Sd Sie ydigia,¥ 0 ees pee ee Chemistry Outfits .. . .$2.00 to $3.50 Sony Gage ub trem feed 84.00 These skates will make the eyes “Bug a Phone Sets up to ......---+-- $5.00. Golf Balls ..........+-++++--G0e to $1.25 Out’? when they get ‘em. BS . ‘i Juvenile Golf Sets... eee BODO si ; . ety Teg ener Outs ieee 55 yan oats Mie MP BS , ERicosecte Sid oF pitts ? $2.1 . Rackets f: visaseseeees++.60¢ to $12.00 Brownie Spring Skates, up from .....90c f Telegraph Outfits ... .$2.00 to $5 0 ae tore 6: Tettrt ttt gto to gg.00 Wright & Dilson, prof. skates .... .$2.50 2 Nurses’ Outfit for Girls ee Bonnin Balls “<0 cuccese sg. Be amd BSc State Shoes at «o-oo eee 1.00 BY : ing Exercisers .-...-.- 2.50 to $4.00 4 Carer Game Bosrde, from $4.50 to. DE tc wen im eeu sueps ; “: p shoes, stockings, trousers, vest, shirts, coats 4 pig Collection and all sizes to suit all GAMES FOR CHRISTMAS atte azo to serge mE wiety and Camo Hustle Tustle, Bugville Bowlinette, Spiral Shot Guns ..........+-+-+-- $12.50 to 865 Flex'ble. Flyer, Firefly and Champions— [iq Huntle Taste, ag indoor Baxchall and Foot- Shell Vests, each --- ++ -+++eee seers “$3.75 Theve are known to all boys and range in By Dive, Wide Nour entertaining Indoor Same™. Hanting Cal 7 prices from ........-+ -$1.50 to $6.50 By iwse corte cnianrimponteaeer tne: Hants ai Ea e ceed Game Boards 0 ‘and . Sete ae 80 ; wee cee Shot Gun Shells, including loads 1.10 to 1.50 Coasters, Wagons and Aeroplanes Gans—tducational Cards and Plaring Cards Gun Cases «00000002 0+- "$2.50 to 812 The Aeroplane is the new coaster and is et fait Kinds, LAnEO: wid Animale, mene Hunting Coats .-.........-..$2.50 to S12 sney Hore) 167 fue is as safe as jomers, Sha re, nimais, Dower: “ eas ved top ‘ tle Amite, Reo e ran! eT fo a Flash Lights $1.20 to $3.75 Dai Coasters Ce rte cies 810.00 BY Paints and Stencils, Motto. Making Anna- Seas: lowe—Blankets Couster Wagons from . . . .86.50 to $10.00 Bq gr wether and oes variously cut up Any of tnene make dienitice ett dreati ine Jumbo Farm Wagons at ...-.... 14.00 ea Sr Pertgg, Pamecee Reieremn were earl ot lies or choot chumerat'Sscup t082 Aeroplane Couster . eee. +6+ + 80.50 x wOys_weolen Toys, Animals, Wagons, Parker Fountain Pens $2.50 to $7 GIFTS FOR MEN : Tox Sonm Kiddie Kar or Horses: also Chau- SKIS, SNOWSHOES E me CSqua Biackboards, Animated Toys, Kew- Z Gem Razor or Ever Ready .......-$1.00 [4 Sista wile Aina 2G locks he, grztamd weit ar ana thorn weed tm MIMINE Gets or Aute-Strop Heazore «|. 85.00 By eles, Tool Chenin Mfyyen” SeemE ONEENR: Sity ‘Showm wironig idl sturdy” 188.00 © $552 Knives priced'from 15¢ to ....--++-82.50 Hf fa | SHOP s SHOP e 4 | EARLY 5 i e | BARLY i DES MOINES, IOWA Ta 618-620 LOCUST ST. Hae e 1. ‘ > i ‘ ree FORT DODGE NEWS. (Last Week.) THE BYSTANDEK eee a t.Miss| Mrs. Biggs has been very sick but is classes | much better. *s, and| Mrs. A. Stepp and F, Perkins enter- ve ves-|tained at 6 o’clock dinner Thanksgiv- iall led Jing at (Perkins? cabaret out of town Sunday. | guest, Mrs. Hall Short of Minneapolis, Brant | Minn, acking| Mrs, Allen Jackson has came here from Springfld, Mo., for an indefinite {r, Al-|stay and is now employed at the Wa- 1 only | konsa hotel, officers|_ Mr. and Mra, F, Perkins and E. V. venport | Freeda are visiting in Clarence, Mo. -acor-| Mrs, A..Steppe is visiting her par- These | ents at Sioux City, Iowa. nes of| No services Sunday, All church close ry inch |to save coal. ue unit.) Mr. and Mrs. O, Buckner entertained phonsa | at a card party last Friday night, Mrs. ». H. 8.) Fred Coleman won first prize lady; Mr. ganiza-|Luther Brown, first prize, Everybody f their ' reported a good time, A late party es- which) corted Mr. Guy and Miss Velma Thomas to the 4 o’clock train, which they boarded for Ottumwa. They said energy.| they enjoyed their stay in Fort Dodge. butter] Mrs, Mary Short of Minneopolis, who have been visiting her sister, Mrs, Polite-| Fred Coleman have returned to’ Min- neapolis, Minn. “CLARINDA ITEMB. (Last week’s news.) (By Mrs. C. Farrier.) | ‘There was a great shout in tha camy Sunday and the pastor broke out in 1 new place, the words fell upon ou hearts in large measure in the afternoon was another great feast at 3 o’clock the Lord’s supper was administered, We are proud of our pastor, Rev. J. H. Rey. nolds. Our Thanksgiving rally was 2 grand success. With the two captains the total amount turned in was $253.87 The Lord loveth a cheerful giver. Miss Naomi Parker and Miss Dorothy Fields of Weston, Mo., are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Give Now- ling. Mr. Allen Jones of Omaha was a Thanksgiving visitor at the home of his mother, Mrs. T. @. Jones. Mr, and Mrs. Dewey Griggs spent Thanksgiving at Marysville, Mo., with ‘Mrs. Griggs mother. Mrs, Ella, Cochran and Mrs. Brooks of Omaha were visiting the Baker and Cook families last week. ‘There were quite a few strangers in our city Thanksgiving night. Mrs. C. Farrier and Mrs. F. 8, Jones were visiting at the home of Mrs. Louis Montgomery Thursday. Mr. Henry Cook has gone to Omaha to work for the winter. | Miss Thelma Fountain was able to iP Mh : Fi, 5 . ° Christmas Savings Club Do you want $127.50? If so, bring in the 10 cents now; the second week 20 cents; the third week 30 cents and so on—You increase your payments 10 cents each week. Or you can begin with 5 cents, or 2 cents and in- cease your payments the same amount each week. In fifty weeks: 10-CENT CLUB PAYS $127.50 AND INTEREST 5-CENT CLUB PAYS 63.75 AND INTEREST 2-CENT CLUB PAYS 25.50 AND INTEREST In our 25 Cent, 50 Cent, $1.00, $2.50 or $5.00 Club you pay in the same amount each week. We have a Club to fit you. Come in and join. Put your children into the club. You will receive 4 per cent interest. Iowa Loan & Trust Co. —BANK~—For All the People The original Christmas Savings Club Bank in Des Moines Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits Over One Million Dollars Momber Fedral Reserve Syston 210 Sixth Avenue Hippee Building leave the hospital last week and re- turned to her work at L,"H. Williams’ restaurant, Our city, as well as othors, are in bad shape for fuel on account of the coal strike. Phone all news, 128 R. (Notes from Puget Sound City.) Last Sunday was demobilization day at all the churches in the city. A soul stirring sermon delivered by the Rev. D. A. Graham, D. D., pastor of the First A. M. E. church. The Mt. Zion Baptist church is making rapid progress in starting their new church. Under the leadership of the Rev. W. D. Carter, the Grace Presbyterian church is also radially progressing under the leadership of the Rev. Barber. There are great opportunities for the Negroes in this state. Business opportunities of all kinds are open to them. Here is what the civil service commission says to our boys in this city. One hundred young colored men wanted for street car motormen and conductors. We are proud to say that we have just closed a deal on 1,000 acres of land which we will cut it into small tracts uaeq aaqu oqu adood ino 10j səmoq 10j driven from their homes in the south by mob violence and other unfair means and we have 10,000 acres more which we will close a deal on the first of January. Canada offers 2,000,000 acres at a very low price. If the colored people will come from the south. This movement is promoted by G. W Montague and some of our leading colored men in the south and the east. HEALTH HINTS AND TIMELY TOPICS. There are many sayings which use words and high sounding phrases "but they don't mean any thing" there is one however that is sound and right: "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Of course cure makes one think of some malady, and it is the maladies that all of us wish to cure or prevent. Prevention is the slogan in medicine, now more than ever. The causes of rejections in the army set the health department of the Government working at full tilt. The discovery of diphtheria antitoxin sent infant mortality along at fifty per cent decreases; to say nothing of the good it did to parents and relatives who stood in abject terror of disease. With the perfection of small-pox vaccine the hu- PETER H. man race took another high jump and was relieved of the sickness and horrible disfigurement ensuing. Samuel Johnson says that at one time in London the face of one person in every five showed pox marks. It is hard for us to think of the terror this disease spread, unless the flu had the same effect. Anti-tetanic serum has made lock-jaw, tetanus, almost a curiosity in this country. The serum which all the recruits had at the beginning of their military careers, protecting them from typhoid and para-typhoid fever, made it possible for great armies to be concentrated with great safety. This serum is often confused with "blood purifiers" an any other hypodermatic medication. These anti-toxines are divided into two great classes; serums and vaccines. The serums are the products of live germs which are either introduced into other animals, such as the tetanus germ into horses or the diphtheria bacillus into the horse, for the production of ainitetnic or anti-diphteric serum, while the vaccines, roughly speaking are the results of the germs being grown upon some favorable media, heated until killed, sterilized and the dead bodies of the germs injected into persons. The process is by no means as simple as here outlined for the production of these vaccines and sera. The big idea for all this is to give to the blood serum valuable aid in killing off the germs or in neutralizing their poisons. As an example, in lock jaw, tetanus, or diphtheria on is dealing with bacilli which produce powerful poisons—that of lock jaw, tetanus, being several hundred times more powerful than strychnine. These germs do not enter the blood stream, as a rule, but send settle down in one place and like the terrible long range guns send forth death and destruction. In some other types of infection like typhoid and cholera we have germs who over run the system by means of the blood stream. These germs are like the infantry, which both act mechanically and carry their ammunition with them, the poisons being intimately bound up in the bodies of the germ cell. In the cases where the germs produce poisons, like tetanus, we add to the blood stream anti-toxines which the blood serum attempts to generate; in the types like typhoids we inject the dead germs to stimulate the blood serum in the production of anti-bodies, which joins with the germ in the circulation and neutralizes it before it comes in contact with the body cells. It is the contact with the body cell which makes us ill. This contact is like a chemical union. Aside from the discovery of the germ which causes a specific disease, it is necessary to be able to grow the germ and attempt to innoculate some animal, producing anti-toxins, or to grow it artificially and make a vaccine. All this takes a great deal of time and investigation and some germs pay no attention to our present methods but keep right on taking toll. In other words we are not yet taken into confidence of all natures secrets. As an example, in pneumonia, they have discovered that the usual germs of pneumonia are divided into four great types, with four or five germs or strains in each type. For two groups there is a serum which has some good effect, but the serum for one group does not immunize or protect from the other. Of the other groups there is no serum yet made which has proven beneficial. In the matter of common "colds" there are twenty-five or thirty organisms which are guilty of this invenience of not being able to keep enough handerchiefs on hand and of sneezing right at the table with a monthful of coffee and cakes. According to the big general law they ought to furnish an immunity to the next take just as typhoid, smallpox and whooping cough; but on the contrary these devils make it easier to "catch" you again or you are a ready victim for V Des Moines counts Mr. L. J. Shelton as one of her most successful business men. Besides operating a first class barber shop on Mulberry street opposite the court house, he is a director of the co-operative grocery and agent for the two-story business block at the corner of Tenth and Center streets. Mr. Shel- THE NEW YORK TIMES Mme. Mattie Brooks, who conducts an up-to-date beauty parlor at 1110 Center street is conceded one of Des Moines' most successful business women. Madam Brooks manufactures her own hair and face preparations which are highly recommended by all her patrons. Aside from her beauty parlor, Madam Brooks devotes much time to lodge work, being grand H. P. of the Daughter of Tabor for the Iowa jurisdiction, and has recently set up a number of new lodges in the state. Madam Brooks owns a beautiful modern home at 1623 Searle street. ST. PAUL NOTES. The continued cold weather caused a falling off in attendance upon devine worship on last Sunday. St. Paul membership is like a big family one absence is noted. The sermons at morning and evening breathed the spirit of self-determination of the race have a vision. The man who has a vision works to a definite object; if an unselfish object he succeeds. Let the young clergy of the race write a Christian theology and mail it to the door posts of a Negro church so that the world may know that the black man has had a part in this great Christian drama. Let the Negro make his own social standards—a copyist is a sycophant, he is despised and rejected of men. One person united with the churches. The junior hour was very profitable forty-eight children braved the zero weather, and everyone took part in the service. The little boys sang, led the meeting and lifted the contribution. The Sunday school will have a Christmas tree Christmas eve. A program will be rendered and gifts distributed to all the good girls and boys. The Junior C. E. will have a Christmas song recital Sunday evening at 7 p. m. The children have a fine program prepared. Let all the members and friends crowd the Sunday room and hear the children. The funeral of Brother William Knox a steward of St. Paul was held at the church on Sunday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. Birt officiating. A large number of friends were present. The body was shipped to the old home, Cherryville, Kan. The official board at its meeting on Monday evening passed suitable resolutions and had the same encouraged upon the pages of the minutes. The S. L. Birt club gave a supper at the home of the president, Mrs. I. Mackey on last Friday. The hospitality committee of the stu- ```markdown ``` their associates. Lately, I have had the good fortune to make a vaccine of about thirty of these fellows and have had good results in shortening the periods between colds and in lessening the duration of the attack. Unfortunately the immunity which this type of germ gives is very short lived and one has to be "shot" at intervals. In another generation we will have made such strides that very few people will die from infectious diseases; for we shall become more and more enlightened as to the cause, then the wise ones will prevent getting sick and the sick ones will be given curative doses or some serum. Being ill from these troubles will be of minor importance, but we will have something else to make us worry, because all the gloom spreaders will not have dies. ton is active in church work, being chairman of the trustee board of the Union Congregational church. He is interested in various musical organizations and is a member of the double quartet that recently rendered music for the White Sparrow concert. Mr. Shelton owns a beautiful modern home at 1051 Seventeenth street. dent volunteers is still soliciting homes for the delegates. Telephone your acceptance to the chairman, Mrs. S. L. Birt, Walnut 5220 and oblige. Samuel and Ross Birt received a fine gift in the form of two Belgian rabbits from Mr. Gus Nicols last week. They have a menagerie—fish, rabbits, dog, cat, chickens of which they are very proud. Rev. and Mrs. Birt received an invitation to the wedding of Rev. Henry Perry and Miss Annie Whittaker, Tuskegee, Ala., which will take place Dec. 29 at Tuskegee. Rev. Perry will be in Des Moines and preach at St. Paul's Dec. 23. All are invited to be present and hear this young man who made such a splendid record while pastoring at Bethel. CORINTHIAN NOTES. The ushers met last Monday night and elected the following officers: President, Mr. Fred Morrow; vice president, Mr. B. E. Henderson; secretary, Mrs. Selma E. Brown; assistant secretary, Mrs. L. M. Davis; treasurer, Mrs. John Watkins and critic, Mrs. W. W. White. The Mission circle met Friday and elected officers as follows: Mrs. G. W. Stanton, president; Mrs. M. M. Marmaduke, vice president; Mrs. M. Mathews, secretary; Mrs. M. E. Jeffries, assistant secretary; Mrs. Morrow, treasurer; Rev. G. W. Robinson, teacher; Mrs. Ghee, assistant teacher. The Corinthian aid elected the following officers: Mrs. Fred Helton, president; Mrs. C. H. Roane, vice president; Mrs. H. R. Graves, second vice president; Mrs. M. Crawford, secretary; Mrs. D. E. Henderson, assistant secretary; Mrs. Allie Divers, treasurer. The next meeting will be Friday, Dec. 26 at the home of Mrs. C. H. Roane. The mothers will hold their regular meeting at the church Sunday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. at this time the vice president, Mrs. Morrow, will give a talk. The following officers have been elected for the coming year: Mrs. Whitefield Reynolds, president; Mrs. Morrow, vice president, and Mrs. Morman, secretary. The Herald has elected the following officers: President, Mrs. B. E. Reynolds; vice president, Mrs. Campbell; secretary. Miss Jessie Pettit: treasurer, Mr H. J. Spriggs; editress, Mrs. H. R. Graves; assistant editress, Mrs. Sara Rogers; business manager, Mrs. M. Crawford; assistant business manager, Mr. F. Harris. WATERLOO NEWS. Rev. Handy preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning from II Kings 18:21, "How long halt ye between two opinions, if the Lord be God follow him. The Ladies Mite Missionary society rendered a program Sunday evening at the A. M. E. church, which was listened to and enjoyed by a large audience. On account of the shortage of coal, praver meeting is being held at the A. M. E. parsonage. The Ladies Mite Missionary society met at the home of the president, Mrs. Mattie Boyd. Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fullelane returned from their trip in the south, the latter part of last week. Mrs. Bradford who has been stopping at the home of Mrs. Susie Haasman returned to her home Friday evening at East Moline, Ill. Miss Lydia Branch is still in the hospital but she is improving. Mr. McDonald, Mr. Clark and Mr. Henry Owens are very sick. Bev. and Mrs. Handy left for their home in Mt. Pleasant Monday evening. The Bystander ```markdown ``` --- THE L&A.I. "La SE Harry E. J Christm S-A Now is the time to get you like; and Do Not Wa ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 519 Walnut Street A JUST smart enough and fine enough for "dress up" wear on all occasions that do not require full dress. Rich blue flannels in popular single and double-breasted, belted models. Carefully tailored with $ \frac{1}{2} $ inch single stitching of pure dye silk— $ \frac{1}{2} $ Alpaca lined. All-wool, fast color blue flannels, with peaked lapels, at.....$ 45 THEUTICA L&A.FRIEDLICH CO. "Largest Because Best" Christmas Slipper S-A-L-E! JO AMONG THE CHURCHES OF DES MOINES A nn FN 3 er bee ti s ; peor es, oo eos a ee ie mo Bee Re Asian: : es Ag as - o> See tan - : ea aa oS aa . a ok IS * CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, Rey. G. W. Robinson, D. D. pastor; ¥. J. Harris, general clerk; C. H. Rone, ebairman deacon’s board; W. H. Ham- mitt, ehairman trustee board, The Cor- jathian Baptist church was organized jn May, 1897 at 924 West Twelfth street. Rev. 8. Bates was the first pas- tor, The membership was twenty- ‘three, The deacons were trustees, chureh elerk and improvement commit- tee, Rev. Bates was told by many {hat there could be no Baptist church in Des Moines because it had been {ried 100 often. He éontinued to work and that year the membership increased to sixty-four. In 1898 he bought the puilding and secured a warrantee deed to the first colored ‘Baptist church bought and paid for in the state sof Towa. Rev. Bates resigned as pastor in the fall of 1900. The membership then was 165, Lg fi ca. fox | ee | (os Be ee wn eS Fe [SF ee oe KN oe es - bis ee eee poe pape” Se i Ia , ee ee a C ey i Si ea _ : ES 4 4 ‘ J y a y) h P Bb E Rev. G. W. Robinson, Pastor After the resignation of Rev. Bates, teen live auxiliaries, thi ‘thy Rev. T. L. Griffith of Christianburg, |nance committee of three, G was called as pastor. He took ac-| deacons, four supply deac ‘ie charge of the work June 1, 1901.|tees, and a cordial welec The membership continued to increase |to see that any one visiti the extent that Rev. Griffith and his|will be made welcome. Micial boards decided that the place /to say that according to M worship was not large enough to ac- [leading devines we hav jate the people, The matter was best organized Baptist a ought before the church and they the Atlantic and the Paci Hipwd to purchase the present site /ly receipts run from $50 Known as the Unitarian church. In | yearly receipts will run m cthis chureh Rev. Griffith was yery suc-| give about $500 each ye fmtal, continuing as pastor fourteen }each year and donate to iid one-half year. Ho resigned to take |isters about $200. We a the work as pastor in Topeka, Kan.| year with a membership Afthis time membership was 350. For | proved and compiled bj miré than nine months the church was 'clerk—F. G, Harris, _ XOTES FROM THE GOSPEL NAA ©) E- ‘MISSION. | — Rigty Rev. G. E, Sanders, Pastor.) pcSunday was a glorious day with us pM pastor preached at 11 a. m. from p08 chapter of Isiah and the 3 verse Pbjecs a despised Saviour. ‘The spirit # tho Lord was with us and we all mere glad that we were at the house the Lord. Our Sunday school was Bell attended. ‘The sisters are very Ht wlifted over the visit of the mis Rmary society of the Maple Street iotist church under the leadership of et Bates a woman who is well qual Bed for the position, She is one of Pm weeps with those that weep and Mem with those that morn and re mW ‘With those that rejoice. eWe expett tgporganize a Missionary pety coon, psy. 8. D. Warden will furnish music ge the Christmas program, Rev. Ward GPéaehed a good sermon for us Sun- py evening from the subject, ‘‘Th¢ Old Way.’ The pastor will preach Sanday at 11 a, m. from the sub- & “Hope of’ the Hopeless:’’ Come Mite welcome, staday school, 12:30 to 1:30 p- ™. eaitg- services, 7:30 ‘to 9:30 9. ™. ft meeting Wednesday evening st Zg without a pastor, Through the correspondence of C. F Topson Rev. G. W. Robineon of EI Paso, Texas was invited by. the official board to visit the congregation coming there on Feb 9, He carried on a series of mectings for two weeks and during the time, he was unanimously called as pastor. He accepted and took up the work April 15.1917, The membershiy then was 354. He worked hard that year and brought the membership to 492 in January, 1918. Seeing that im: provements were needed he had the building pebble dashed, put in new chairs, new floors and new _ interior work. The improvements cost more than $4,000.00. The year 1918 went out with us having 703. Members on ou church roll and we begun this yea with a larger determination. Corinthian Baptist church has eigh- teen live auxiliaries, thrée clerks; " nance committee of three, board of nine es four supply deacons; five trus- tees, and a cordial welcome committee to see that any one visiting Corinthian will be made welcome. We are proud to say that according to statements of jlcading devines we have one of the [best orgunized Baptist ebruch between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Our week- ly receipts run from $50 to $155. Our yearly receipts will run near $7,000. We give about $500 each year to charity each year and donate to visiting min- isters about $200, We are closing this year with a membership of 819. Ap- proved and compiled by the general clerk—F. G. Harris. ee : NAACP. ‘Winifred E, Robb, formerly chaplain of the One Hundred Sixty-eighth regi ‘ment of the Rainbow division, who is to be the principal speaker at — the emancipation day exercises at Maple streei church has chosen for his subject tephe American Citizen in the World War.’? In addition to bis lecture Chaplain Robb will: give ‘stereoptican Views of the troops overseas, both col bred and white. Musical numbers will be given by Miss Ethel Bowmer and Mg. Carrol Curtley. Mrs. L, By Willis will read the emancipation proclams- tion. No admission will be charged and ft is hoped that a full house will be in attendance. = —_ CARD OF THANES. ‘we wish to express our heart-felt thanks to our many friends who 60 kind. ‘ly assisted and comforted us in the death of our beloved husband, father Gnd brother, William Knox and for the beautiful flowers. a ‘Mrs, William Knox, wife. Mrs, A.B. Roberson, Daughter Mr, Leroy Knox, on. "My, B K_ Knox, brother. 5g 1 T. Knox, brother. Bethel A. M. E. Church After three or four unsuccessful at- tempts to establish an A. M, E. ehureh in East Des Moines, Bishop Lee still felt there was hope. Perry a young man of the conference here to take eharge of the work. On arriving here he found three active members, Mr, and Mrs, John Holt and Mr. George Davis. The present church Was secured for services at a rental of $10. per month. The first months rent was paid by Henry Tolliver who then was a member of St. Paul A. M. E. ehureh, ‘The first meeting was held on Dee: ember 20, 1914. The church was known as Lee’s A. M. E, mission in honor of Bishop Lee. In April of 1915 the mem- bership had increased to 25 members ana at this time they proceeded to buy ‘the church and the two houses ajoining (Rev. H. C. Claybook B. D.) it for the sum of $3,000. The trustees at the time were Mr. Henry Tolliver, John Holt, George Davis, and J. C. Will- jams. The first revival was held in March of 1915 and the first convert was Mrs. Dora Davis who is still an active member of the chirch. This being Rev. work with all his heart and with the co- Perry’s first charge he went into the operation of his faithful members and friends he made it a success. He was always willing and ready to help others in any way that he could and he made many friends both white and colored by his broad-hearted spirit which he always exibited. At the end of five years the membership had increased to 107 members and the church clear of debt. At the annual conference in September 1919 Rev. Perry was sent to take charge of one of our largest churches at Terre Haute, Indiana. His successor Rev. H. L. Claybrooke of Carrier Mills, Tilinois has taken up the work. He comes well recommended and we know with the co-operation of the faithful members and friends of this chureh which is now known as Bethel A. M.-E. church, He will be a guecess. There are several clubs connected with Bethel. Under the splendid lead- ership of Sister Chas. Cary the Stew- ardess board has taken on new life every one is well pleased with their President and Pastor. Bethel club un- der the leadership of Miss Almedia Green who is 2 graduate of Wilberforce university is making a wonderful rec- ord, The President is well loved by all the members. Purity club under the no- ble leadership of Mrs. Dora Davis is also making a fine record. ‘Mrs. Stone Roberson is making a won- derfu} record. ‘Tie Kozy Korner Klub for the young boys was just organized on the 10 of December. Mrs, Leroy Berry is presi- dent, Mrs. Drew Williams overseer. ‘The young girls under the noble leader- ship of Sister Lizzie Tolliver are all working in an effort to go over the top. The Sunday school under the lead- Jership of Brother George Davis has taken on new life, and with his suecess- ful teachers he is making a splendid record. There are over seventy-five scholars. Tho A. C. E. league under the leadrship of Mrs, Estlla William- son is making a wonderful showing. ‘The normal class under the leadership of Rev. H. C. Claybrook is making quite a success. There are sixteen scholars ‘enrolled in the class: | For That Dull Feeling After Eating. “Hy have used Chamberlain’s Tablets for some time, and can testify that they have done me more good than any tab: lets I have ever used. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating.’’— DAVID FREEMAN, Kempt, Nova Scotia. These tablets strengthen the stomach and.improve the digestion. ‘They also regulate the liver and bowels ‘They are far superior to pills but. cost no more. no more. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Mme. C. J. Walker’s System 2 Residence. Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 853 6th Ave, a = § Se ) ee Rev. Thomas B. Stovall may be looked poe as the father of all the A. M. 5. churches in the Des Moines district in ‘that he was, this year, appointed presid- ing elder of this distriet, |" He is well fitted to father this large family, having pastored the past five years at St, Paul, Minn, He holds the reeord of being the only pastor to hold this charge for five consecutive years and the entire district feels proud of his success. Zion A.M. E. Church Kyles A. M. E. Zion church is pro gressing nicely the future is very bright. Ine spite of the cold weather and shortage of fuel the church has been able to operate, Each service has been well attended. Since moving into the church, Many new members have been added. Mrs, B. A. Lee, who is now or- ganist for the choir adds much spiritual zeal to the singing, The pastor, Rev. E. S. Hardge will speak next Sunday morn- ing and evening. ‘Where will : be. services at. 8: oveloak (e's SEEN - : ea) : Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor Snnday afternoon which we invite all the pastors of the city and their congre- gation, Dr. G, W. Robinson, pastor of Corinthian Baptist church will preach, Rev. Hardge is preparing to spend the Christmas holidays in Alabama with his mother and father from whom he has been absent for five years, Every- body is invited to turn out next Sun- day. The Rev. E, S. Hardge, pastor ot Kyles A. M. E. Zion church Des Moines. Iowa woe born and raised in Hurtsboro, Ala, He was a member of the A. M. E. church and the East Ala- bama conference. In 1916 through the influence of Rev. F. W. Alstock, now presiding elder of the Missouri annual conference of the A. M. E. Zion chureh, Rev, Hardge came to St. Louis, Mo, where he joined St. Mark’s church. / In June, 1917 he was recommended to the annual conference in Kansas City, Mo. where he received from the bands of Bishop L. W. Kyles the ap- yointment to tho mirrion on South Eust Fourth etreet, On taking charge of this mission he found only seven active members. Since tiwn he has added one hundred and thirty-seven members. Besides having bought a four-room house, which is used for a parsonage, he has bought a hall and lot on Nineteenth street val- ued at $500. He has exchanged this property for a lot on Eighteenth and Seott streets where a spacious $25,000 brick modernly cauipped chureh ix be- ing erected. In the covferenee recently held in Des Moines Kev. Hardge recetved the elders order, Hoe was also held up as an example by Bishop Kyles to all coming young men who wish to suc- ced | $500 Down Will buy a $2500 Nine Room Modern House on Grocker Street \ Payments $25 per month 6:per cent Interes THIS 18 A SNAP | See TRACY for Bargains in Des) Moines Real Estate a Ne aS oe aS ee ir hae hee ae | i | rn} Pa a a emery | Ld a PPE she | = Ss ia s3 ba aed : Se i ene cael 8T. PAUL'S A, M. E. CHURCH. The rise of African Methodism in and labors of Rev. Alexat America, grew out of the spirit of self-{Dove and others of saintec determination, Back in the year 1816] 1872 under the Episcopal when American slavery was a fixed in-|tion of Bishop J. M. Brow! stitution and in the city of Philadelphia] ander was sent to Des M the cradle of American liberty, a group] 1872 he organized what is of men headed by Richard Allen met) Paul A. M. E. church, T an organied this church, which in its|tion has flourished under 103 years of existence, has demon-| trations of many pastors ¢ strated to the world the possibilities of | years was located at Secc the black race in America, Africa and|ter streets; but during th ‘the isles of the soa, As the slave and|tion of the present pasto free man began to scatter broadcast | Birt, a building sight was over the country they carried with| Twelfth and Crocker street them this spirit of determination and|ern church building costin, religidus freedom and as a consequence | erected to the credit of. BU Ses Oa ee ae ae SUSUR So aS a a | ASSO a ah Re ae a er } SS Alle Pred aa anes | Lae Sead Baer ns Ree SES oe Res Ps oe verre: | ete % Bs a oe ee ce i, Eo oo ies. ae Eo ae fe cs : i, | re ore 3 Bee eae | 7 ; AS a ed eine SS gee i ee 2 all ie Fé - ee : , z | : ; y | Rev. S. L. Birt, Pastor churches were established which fur-ying pastor and mem nished the first nucleus of Negro so-| erty sight is valued ciety. Rev. William Paul Quinn was] one of the best-real the first missionary to cross the Mis-| of colored people 1 sissippi in 1841 and plant the standard | sippi rivr. of African Methodism on the western| St. Paul has a 1 shore. The work grew and found its| 1,240 and is the me way into Iowa through the preaching] the city. Take Aspirin only as told by ‘‘Ba ASPIRIN=A Talk Take Aspirin only as told by ‘‘Bayer”® ‘The name “Bayer” identifies the|ache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lum true, world-famous Aspirin prescribed| Rheumatism, Neuritis and Pain by physicians for over eighteen years. | erally. (he name “Bayer means genuine| Always say “Bayer” when b Aspirin proved safe by millions of| Aspirin. Then look for the s people, “Bayer Cross” on the package a In each unbroken package of| the tablets. “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin” you are| Handy tin boxes of twelve t teld how to safely take this genuine|cost but a few cents. Druggists (Aspirin for Colds, Headache, Tooth-'sell larger packages. ‘Aspirin to trade mark of Bayer Manatacture Monoacrticaridester of Snlleylicusk ee | Is Something HE CAN WEAR _ ee WHAT A MAN ORBOY WANTS FOR HIS CHRISTMAS Is Something HE CAN WEAR : C to th Sn | sire abet he KP f himself would > go to buy. 9 Our store is P ' creed bho bi co thi ic! he will appre | Lee i ciate. i And every- thing is rea- | . sonably priced. L_ Hansen & Hansen Clothing Co. 6 609-511 East Looust Street Boas and labors of Rev. Alexander, Trevan, Dove and others of sainted memory, in 1872 under the Episcopal administra- tion of Bishop J. M. Brown, Rev. Alex- sander was sent to Des Moines and’ in 1872 he organized what js now the St. Paul A. M. EB. church, This organiza- tion has flourished under the adminin- trations of many pastors and for forty years was located at Second and Cen- ter streets; but during the administra- tion of the present pastor, Rev. 8, L. Birt, a building sight was purchased at ‘Twelfth and Crocker strects and a mod- ern church building costing $63,000 was erected to the credit of the persever: ing pastor and membership. The prop- erty sight is valued at $90,000 and is ono of the best-real ostate investments of colored people west of the Missis- sippi rive. St. Paul has a membership of over 1,240 and is the metropolitan ebureh of ‘the city, ee —A Talk as told by ‘‘Bayer” ache, Earache, Neuralgis, Lumbage, Rheumatism, Neuritis and Pain gem erally. Always say “Bayer” when buying ‘Aspirin. Then look for the safety Bares Cross” on the package and oa the tablets. "Handy tin boxes of twelve tableta cost but a few cents. Druggists alse. ‘sell larger packages. Oo How to Better The Bystander This letter contest has been extended to January first. We thank you friends for we have already received first week in January winners, perhaps some the prizes promised. Still a Chance Write if you have not done build a great family must have a great re MISSOUR PARIS, MO., NEWS. (Last week's news.) (By Tom House.) We thank you friends for the splendid letters we we have already received. In the issue of the first week in January, we will publish the prize winners, perhaps some of the letters the prizes promised. Write if you have not done sol We are going to build a great family weekly. The Iowa Negro must have a great recorder of his progress, Paris has organized a wood cutters club for the purpose of selling to our people cheaper than they can buy the wood from the dealers who have been robbing the people by charging $6 and $1 a loan. Our intention is to sell this wood at $1.50 to $2 a load this full proposition is pretty hard on the widow women. Tom House,( president; Elliott Kipper, vice president; Sylvester Brown, secretary; Frank Sparks, treasurer. Little George Reed Butler is sick. He is a grandson of Mrs. Wesley Porter of Clinton, Iowa. The doctor was there Sunday evening. The Methodist church had two clubs out only a short time. Claudie House club raised over $32. Club No. 2, Miss Stella Johnson and Mrs. Birdie Jean-ell raised over $19. Paris has a new restaurant Mr. Chester Campbell and Mr. Roxie Kipper. They are doing well. They have pies, pig sauts, pig ears, rabbits, oppossum and coon which your mouth waters for and sweet potatoes laying around his feet; go way Hannah for I am eating coon. Mr. Pletcher Coleman of Galesburg, Ill., came over to see his mother and father. Mr. Coleman, Sr., is in a helpless condition and has been for several months. Miss Millie Vaughn is here from from Kansas City, Mo., visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vaughn. Miss Delia Richard is here from Kansas City, Mo., visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Vaughn. Miss Cora Vaughn was taken seriously sick in St. Louis, Mo., last week. Miss Jessie Vaughn went to St. Louis after her Monday. She is improving new. Elliott Kipper bought the Robinson house next to Mrs. Amy Lasley for $500 and sold it to Mr. Pross Bassett for $525. Mr. Jim Troy bought a house from Wetmore and Cissell for $200, paid in cash. Mr. Chester Campbell has purchased a house for $600 from Wetmore & Cissell. Miss Irene Campbell was married to Mr. Collins in Chicago, Ill., last week. She is a sister to Mr. Chester Campbell of Paris. Do you need some Ready Xmas Money? We make quick loans on furniture, etc. from $10.00 up to any amount at VERY LOW Rates. Weekly or monthly payments. 200 Century Building Over Frankels Clothing Store 517 1-2 Walnut St. Phone W, 4211 Contes Send in your subscriptions we may start the paper It will help you get o Remember you can select Send in your subscriptions each week in order that we may start the paper to those who subscribed. It will help you get other subscriptions. Remember you can select the Diamond Ring or the Furs from the best store—your own selection—in Des Moines, Iowa. If you are from out of the state we may allow you to select in your own own. Iowa people should be especially interested in this contest. They want a good home paper—an Iowa paper for Iowa people. This will be a way to build a great Iowa paper. Mr. John R. Carter, who has been in the barber business in Paris for over thirty years was taken sick Tuesday. He was real poorly Saturday night. He was feeling some better Sunday morning. Miss Elsie Harris of Madison, Mo., will be married some time soon to Mrs. Smith of Moberly, Mo. Miss Lucinda Butler was married to Mr. Brown of Mason City, Iowa, three weeks ago. Mrs. Annie Butler went to Mason City to see her daughter and stopped off. She stated a grand affair. She came home last week. F. White, Pres. I. F. HUNTSVILLE, MO. NEWS. The Baptist church is doing nicely here under the patronage of Dr. G. D. Saunders and wife. The A. M. E. have for their Shepard Rev, L. H. Harris. They are all doing good work for the Master. Our indesposed: Mesdames, Emma Lee, Mammie Ross, Amanda Griffin, Nancy Bibbs Chlora Denny and Laura Miller. Mrs. Mamie Johnson is ill at the home of her sister Mrs. Dudley Boggy in south Huntsville. Mrs. Hawly Hicks is suffering from rheumatism. Mrs. S. T. Pettigrew is feeling much better after a four weeks illness. We hope she will continue to improve. The Misses Ida May Davis, Hazle V. and Rebean Anthony of St. Joseph, Mo. are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Mattie Althouse of this city. Mrs. L. A. Hoyle spent Thanksgiving at the old folks and orphan's home at Hannibal, Mo. Mr. George King and sister, Mrs. George Althouse have returned from Des Moines, Iowa, where they visited their mother and brother for a few days during Thanksgiving week. Prof. L. T. Pettigrew was called to Hanibal the first of the month on official business. Mrs. Bertha Dunn of Salisburg, Mo., is visiting relatives and friends in our city. NOTES FROM BRUNSWICK, MO. (ἀσμῶν s, ἀσμῶν ἐστῶν) (Rv J. Logan Doxey.) Beverand Choron is also holding a revival meeting in Dalton, Mo. Miss Helen Hyde, one of Keytesville's's popular young ladies was a visitor of Miss Virlea Turpsin's Thanksgiving day. The students of the B. K. Bruce High school gave an entertainment in the city hall, which was a success. A large ```markdown ``` crowd attended. Prof. Longdon and Miss Virles Turpsin, our teachers are doing nicely in their school work. Mr. Roscoe Ewing one of our well known and highly respected young men bought a four-room cottage in the southeast part of town. The house has been put in first class shape. Mr. Ewing will in a few days move ihs family in their new home. J. L. Doxey, one of our expert painters has completely decorated the home of Mr. and Mrs. Colfax Ford. They are well pleased with the work. Mr. Edward Outlaw, another one of our highly respected young men, a few days ago bought a six-room house in the north part of town just south of the colored school building. Mr. Outlaw intends to do some improving in the spring. Prof. and Mrs. London spent Thanksgiving day with his parents at Chillicothe, Mo. Miss Virlea Turpin was the guest of Miss Helen Hyde Saturday at Keytesville, Mo. Mr. Clem Watts of this city, who is holding a nice position with the Wabash railroad in Toledo, Ohio, came in last Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with his wife and friends. Mrs. Lucy Hoyle spent several days in Hannibal at the U. B. F. home sewing for the inmates. Iowa News Continued CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS. Mrs. Sue M. Brown, worthy grand matron of Iowa and jurisdiction, made her official visit to Silver Leaf chapter, No. 5, O. E. S. Saturday evening, also to the club which is to become one of the order. Mrs. Alfred Horne entertained at a luncheon Monday in hoinor of Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines. Mr. George Williams is very sick at this writing. Bethel brotherhood was entertained Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Perkins. KEOKUK NOTES. Miss Beulah Holt is visiting relatives and friends in Ft. Madison, Iowa. The program given by the Phyllis Wheatley club which does both rescue and charity work at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday, was highly appreciated. Mrs. Alonza Drain as usual acquitted herself well as mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. Janette Morton and Mrs. M. E. Moore gave reading. Mrs. V. Olive Phillips rendered a solo and Mrs. Selby Johnson recited an original story, "Two Trustees on a Hike" for the benefit of the little folks. Miss Opal South was the pianist of the evening. The national color badges were nicely planned by Mrs. M. E. Dixon. The juvenile temple of the S. M. T. will give their Christmas program Dec. 18 (Thursday) for their lodge. Their presents will also be given then to get idence in a given community as an asout of the way of the churches. All of our churches were able to have services Sunday with a fair attendance despite the severe cold weather and the fuel situation. The members of the Keokuk branch of the N. A. A. C. P. are pushing their claims for membership. Rev. J. Sterling Moore (the president) is highly pleased with the good work we are continuing to do and is leaving no stone unturned on his part to accomplish even greater results. Mrs. Etta Wilkins spent ten days in Peoria, Ill., recently. Mr. Nate Mitchell died Monday morning and was buried Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Clark is still in Des Moines. Mrs. Mary Brown is improving. Miss Beulah Holt entertained her cousins from Ft. Madison last week. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Russ and Mr. Charles Wilson has been entertaining Mrs. Russ's sister of Kansas City, but she has gone home now. Mrs. Harry Ashby has returned from a visit to several Iowa cities in company with Mrs. Laurence C. Jones. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Please allow me a space in your paper to announce that on Wednesday evening, Nov. 26, that forty-three members of the Baptist faith after reading the scripture and prayer service asking the direction of the Holy Spirit not being satisfied with present conditions desiring to hold up the Baptist cause in this part of the state did on the above date organize the Mt. Zion Baptist church. The following officers were elected: Deacons. L. M. Brown, William Samuels, Cecil Carter, Walter Miller, Charles Davis, Henry Proctor; Trustees: John E. Bradford, Edward Howard, Louis Fuqua, Sylvester Johnson; church clerk, Mrs. Rosabel Howard; treasurer, Mrs. Francis Baker; mother of the church, Sister Francis Baker; Sunday school superintendent, L. M. Brown; president of the Thimble club, Sister Norma Bradford; president of the Mission circle, Sister Florence W. Samuels; organist, Sister Cora Hart; choister, Sylvester Johnson; president B. Y. P. U. Sister Rachel Johnson. Rev. Henry Pierce has been preaching some very splendid sermons. We are asking for the Baptists of the state to pray for our success. We will be glad to see and well the state missionary, Rev. F. J. Nott. Come over into Macedonia and help us. THE LAND OF STORY BOOKS. At evening when the lamp it lit, Around the fire my parents sit: They sit at home and talk and sing, And do not play at anything. Now, with my little gun, I crawl, All in the dark along the wall, And follow round the forest track Away behind the sofa back. There in the night, where none can spy All in my hunter's camp I lie, And play at books that I have read And play at books that I have read Till it is time to go to bed. These are the hills these are the woods, These are my starry solitudes; And I, like to an Indian scout The roaring lions come to örink. Around their party prowled about. So when my nurse comes in for me So, when my nurse comes in for me, So, when my nurse comes in for me, Home I return across the sea, And go to bed, with backward looks At my dear land of story books. OSKALOOSA NEWS. (By Mrs. Cora Moore.) Esther chapter No. 6, O. E. S. met in regular session Tuesday night, Dec. 9 with the matron, Cora Moore in the chair. After the regular routine of business the annual report of Lee & Treas. The following officers were elected and installed: Mable Crowder, W. M.; Ida Henderson, A. M.; Mima Johnson, treasurer; Stella Ringo, secretary; Luta Crowley, con.; Mollie Smith, ass. con.; appointive officers, Frank Moore, warder; Woodie Thomason, sentinel, Cora Moore, Ada; Mollie Stewart, Ruth; Cora Jones, Esther; Marie Thomason, Martha; Virginia Johnson, Electa. IOWA CITY NOTES. Rev. D. Boone of Fort Worth, Texas, father of Mr. T. S. Boone was a visitor in our city during the week end. Mrs. Helen D. Beshears spent the week end in Cedar Rapids. The old gold literary sociay met Friday evening at the home of the Kappa Alpha Psi. Installation of officers were held. A program was rendered which was as follows: Vocal selection.....Mr. William Allen Instrumental.....Mr. Clement Scott Romarks.....Rev Boone Instrumental.....Miss Mildred Griffin The next meeting will be held at the home of Delta Sigma Theta. Miss Imogene Wilson attended the installation of officers and banquet of the I. O. F. in Cedar Rapids. 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