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THE BYSTANDER Not to be served by the people. But a servant of the people. I Will Appreciate Your Vote. Beost Pay and read The Bystander XXVI No. 36 Not to be serv But a servant o I Will Appreci KAFFIR CHEMICAL LABORATORIES INCORPORATE Enterprising. Omahans Launch. Out Into the Commercial. Field With a $500,000 Corporation. Omaha, Nebr. The Kaffir Chemical Laboratories is the name of a new corporation which has just been successfully launched here and is destined to become, in the course of time, one of the biggest concerns of its kind, financed by race capital, in the country. As a small concern its goods have been on the market for some months, but it was decided to incorporate and go out after business. To advertise and push its products required capital. This called for incorporation. This company, which has just been incorporated under the laws of Nebraska, one of the strictest states in the union on incorporations, is engaged in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, drug preparations and medicines. The corporation's authorized capitalization is $500,000.00 divided into 50,000 shares at $10.00 each; 20,000 shares being common, and 30,000 shares 7 per cent cumulative preferred stock. The incorporators, who also form the board of directors, are Madreey Penn, Grace M. Jones, vice-principal Piney Woods school, Braxton Miss; Eleanor C. Haynes; Dr. A. E. Fletcher; John Albert Williams; Fred C. Williams and Larry N. People. The officers are Madreey Penn, president; G. M. Jones, vice-president; E. C. Haynes, secretary, and John Albert Williams, treasurer. The company has on hand several thousand dollars' worth of preparations, including a pyorrhea preventive tooth paste, a face cream, an antiphelgistic compound, a blood antiseptic, a hair tonic and others of proven value, which it places upon the market simultaneously with its stock campaign. For several months the company has been quietly but effectively at the work organizing and incorporating, and lining up its resources and workers and now enters the field of big business with every assurance of becoming one of the great successful commercial enterprises conducted by the race. Farmers Have Great Week at Bartlett A. & I. School Dr. Case, President Richardson, Prof. Sam Jordan, Mrs. A, J. Abington, Principal Bruce and Others Delight Large Audience. Special to The Bystander. DALTON, Mo, Feb. 15.—The 13th annual Missouri-Mid West Negro Farmers' and Business Men and Women's conference was held her at the Bartlett A & I. School from Feb. 10th, to 13th, inclusive. Principal N. C. Bruce, the founder and president of the organisation presided. The conference opened on Tuesday evening with an old fashioned song and praise service; the thought of the evening was "Back to God and the Old Landmark." The Wednesday morning session was a business meeting held in the School Chapel from 9:30 till 12:30. The afternoon meeting was devoted to the discussion of interesting social, economic and farm problems of vital importance to the race; among which were: "The Country Church," "Community Singing," "Intenser Farming and larger Acreage Yields," "The Young Folk and Their Co-partnership," "Pure Bred Seed and Stock," etc. Wednesday was devoted to a program replete with literary and musical numbers, given in honor of the delegates and their friends. The program as a whole was good; among the members that deserves special mention were: reading "Delsarto," by Nathalie Bruce; "The Party," rendered by R. K. Taylor. The musical numbers by Misses Buth Abington and Elma McElroy, college quartet led by Prof. H. L. Drew, also vocal selections by Mrs. Pocahonton Black were all artistically rendered and favorably received. On Thursday "Lincoln's Birthday" the exhibits were viewed and premiums awarded. At 9:30 began which might be called the most memorable occasion in the History of the Institution. During the day classes in chicken culling and corn judging teams from neighboring towns and the Bartlett classes organized and drilled by the State Farm Prf. J. W. Butler, gave valuable information to the visitors. At 11 o'clock Prof. Sam Jordan the great corn man of Missouri made an excellent address on "The Worth of Man." At this time Principal Bruce also delivered his annual address as professor of the state's farm bureau Prof. Bruce said some excellent and timely things which voiced the sentiment of the entire delegation. On Thursday afternoon, Dr. Cohran, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, Dr. Case, Editor of the Missouri Ruralist, St. Louis; Miss H. K. Patrick, state supervisor of household economics; Prof. J. W. Butler all delivered addresses of special merit the thought of the entire day was centered around "The Great Emancipater." During the evening of Lincoln's day, addresses were made by Mrs. A. J. Abington, Plattsburg; Mr. R. W. Stokes, Jefferson City and president Clement Richardson of Lincoln Institute. As this was Dr. Richardson's first visit to this school he was given a hearty welcome both by the students and citizens of both races. Dr. Richardson in forceful and eloquent terms gave us a wealth of information with regard to the laws of recompence, apprenticeship and the "Right Use of Wealth"" he also hit the divorce laws square on the "head" and if all would follow his excellent advice, frying pans and rolling pins would be used only for the purpose for which they were originally intended. All look forward to the time when Dr. Richardson will return to us. The Reported by Robert S. Cobb, Sec'y of the Conference. WHITE PROFESSOR WRITES BOOK-"VOICE OF THE NE "Voice of the Negro," by Prof. Robert T. Kerlin, white, Professor of English in the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va., is the name of a new bok in the hands of the publishers. It will come from the press in a short time and will be unique in contents. The book is designed particularly to be circulated among the white people of the United States and is made up completely from newspaper stories, special newspaper contributions, editorials and cartoons from seventy or more race newspapers and magazines throughout the country. The selection covers the period beginning with the Washington riot, up to the close of the year 1919, and is complete in every detail. It is calculated to have a tremendous effect in creating a better understanding of the Negro's problem of adjustment. Noted Tenor to Europe and Asia Will Study Source and Mechanics of Spirituals Among Races Which Produce Them. Roland W. Hoyes, celebrated Negro tenor, plans to sail in April for a tour of Europe, Asia and Africa. For many years it has been Mr. Hayes' ambition to carry his message of song through the principal countries of Europe and Asia; and then, turning farther southward, to our Africa, Liberia, Algeria, Egypt, Zululand and other portions, in order to study the growth of native Negro music in this continent, the unexplored field of the primitive art. Mr. Hayes ranks among the leading concert artists of the day, and from his first appearance with the Frisk Jubilee Singere in 1911 his succeeding appearances in America have been artistic triumphs. Unbroken successes have greeted him in the east, the middle west and the Pacific Coast. America unwillingly welcomed him into its group of eminent concert recitalists, and Boston, in spite of its super-critics, has given him the opportunity to attain rank in the world of music. He has been called by some "The Black Caruso," and he has been placed beside McCormick, with the result that the two have been called the leading Irish and the leading Negro tenors, respectively. Through all such comparisons he has stood eminently to himself not only as an interpretative artist, but as the possessor of the emotional nature of the true artist, and a vocal culture which carries instant conviction. DES MOINES, 1OWA, FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 1920. John Gibson For Mayor Leonard Wood Like Roosevelt (By Elgar G. Brown.) Indianapolis, Indiana, Feb. 23—Ever since General Leonard Wood declared before the Lincoln League assembled in Chicago that he stood for equal rights, equal justice and equal protection to all citizens, in other words, that he stood for the Rooseveltian Square Deal and further stated that America must be made safe for Americans, hundreds have sent their names to be enrolled as charter members of the National Colored Peo in this city. Everyone feels that Leonard Wood will be the next great republican leader because he is a real American like Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. F. B. Ransom recently appointed on the Indiana state platform committee to represent the Colored people of this state loans toward General Wood because he thinks Leonard Wood understands the needs of all the people of the United States and like Theodore Roosevelt will be able to put the country in line for greater progress in the next four years. Some other prominent leaders to take stand for Wood are Perry W. Howard, Jackson, Mississippi and Major John R. Lynch, ex-auditor of the Navy and at present residing in Chicago. All people wishing to be enrolled as charter members of the National Colored People's Wood-for-President-club with headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana can do so by sending in their name and address at once to this association. General Wood is the only candidate up to date to publicly state his position in regard to the Colored people. SIOUX CITY NOTES. BIOUX CITY NOTES On Sunday, Feb. 15 P. E. R. Thomas B. Stovall of the Des Moines district held his second quarterly meeting at Malone A. M. E. church. In the morning he preached to a large and appreciative audience from Matthew, 17:vine Power." The solo, "His Eye is siding elder was a pleasing feature. At on the Sparrow," rendered by the prenight he gave his new lecture, "How Can the Busy Person Keep Abreast with the Times," to another appreciative audience. The duet by the Mesdames Boyd and Wright held the audience spellbound. A collection of $36 was lifted. A large number gave $1. Rev. Stovall is instilling new life into the district and his coming is always hailed with delight by the people of Soux City. Young Roosevelt Proves to be True Son of His Father Presches Square Deal and Self-Help Doctrine. Taking up the challenge to him at the huge and wildly applauding which overran by many hundreds the Walter Memorial church Sunday evening, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt declared that he would be false to himself and to his family tradition if ever he failed to fight for or help the colored race to help itself. The ringing utterance came at the climax of a short Rooseveltian square speech, and the fighting son of the lamented strenuous statesman had won his place in the hearts of the black American. In opening his speech as soon as the ovation for him subsided after an eloquent introduction by Pastor J. D. Bushell, he declared that much sentiment stirred him in addressing the circle of relief because his father had made his last public appearance before the circle at Carnegie Hall. Doctor Russell had served with his father in the Spanish campaign; Jas. W. Johnson, the preceding speaker, had been appointed to the consular service by his father, and he himself had known the Alderman of the district George W. Harris, who was present, since both attended the same classes at Harvard college. Mrs. V. E. Boutte opened the meeting and presented the pastor as master of ceremonies and Mrs. Ada V. Thomas, representing the nurses, Miss L. V. Miller, Mrs. Edwin Horne, Mrs. John C. Wright, Mrs. James W. Johnson, Jerry Gray and Mrs. M. Smith represented the directors. An excellent musical program was conducted under the direction of Organist Work, which consisted of sweet solos by Mrs. Busshell, a piano se lection by Miss Linde, a notable rendition of some plantation songs by Edward MacNamara. Harrison Rhodes, the noted author and ex president of the circle spoke briefly. The feature of the evening was the address by Colonel Roosevelt, who greeted personally scores of the well known people of the city at the close of the meeting. BEATY REFUSES. 'POLITICAL' SOP Turns Down Offer of Republicans as 'Alternate' Delegate-at-Large to the Big Convention. A. Lee Beatty, colored member of the Vote for HARRY B. FRASE PETER H. General Assembly, who was endorsed by the republicans of the General Assembly for alternate delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention, has advised his conferences that while he greatly appreciates the honor they did him in endorsing him, he cannot accept. Mr. Beaty, who is a 100 percent race man, and never overlooks an opportunity to fight for justice for the race, was conscious that his race was demanding a voting representation in the national convention, and that he would be untrue to their hopes and aspirations if he accepted, so declined. The declination of Mr. Beaty has put the bosses up in the air, since no colored man down here, at least, would now be baited with the enemy honor. Persons subject to periodic bilious attacks will observe that their appetite fails them just before an attack. That is, they do not really crave food but eat because it is meal time. If they will eat only a light meal and no meat, then take two of Chamberlain's Tablets the attack may be avoided. Periodic Billious Attacka. Price Five Cents e for B. FRASE TO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15 Los Angeles to have Negro Baseball and Amusement Park To Have Natatorium and Arrangements for Dancing, Skating, Concerts, etc. William Carroll has leased the seven-acre track from 53rd to 55th streets, on Long Beach avenue from the Pacific Electric Railroad Company and will build a baseball and amusement park and amphitheatre, 60x40 feet, which can be used for dancing, skating and concerts and other features also. Natatorium 80x40 feet, 40 feet for ladies and 40 feet for men, with instructor to teach all who do not know how to swim; also a lawn tennis court. Manager Carroll has the backing and will build one of the finest amusement parks for our race west of Chicago. The grand stand will seat 1200 people, with 50 private boxes, each box will accommodate from 4 to 6 people. The opening game will be played Washington's birthday and the building has already started. Manager Carroll intends to put one of the strongest baseball teams that evr represented Los Angeles on the field. He has always been connected with different branches of sports; was captain and manger of the Tribbys team which won the amateur championship of California in 1996 and 1897 also was the first race man to take a team out of the state and the first to send a ballplayer east, to play ball when he sent pitcher Ropert Shaw east in 1897. So get ready for the grand opening Mr. Charles S. Stewart, well-known and highly respected citizen of Des Moines for many years was guest of honor at a dinner banquet given by his wife and children Thursday at his home 1215 McCormick st. which celebrates his 70 birthday. Mr. Stoward came to this city from Quincy, Illinois fifty-four years ago or in 1876. For four years he was constable of this city and became well-known. He is now employed at Marks Hat Co. He has one strong trait which has followed him through life and that is his interest in the best for his people. Even at this age he is one of the members of the board of directors of the Crocker st. branch of the Y. M. C. A. and has for many years been an ardent worker and member of Union Congregational church. He has now living, a wife, three children, Mrs. H. W. Hughes, Mrs. Wm. Jackson and Chas. S. Jr. also five grandchildren. He also owns his own home and several vacant lots. The Bystander joins the family in their best wishes for many more happy birthdays. (Washington, D. C., Feb. 26, 1920—Of unusual interest to students and patrons of music throughout the country is the projected tour during June and July of Roy Wilfred Tibbs, head of a piano department, Howard university conservatory of music. The itinerary now being worked out includes most of the cities of the eastern, central and midwestern states, and extends as far west as Denver, Colo. Professor Tibbs was graduated from the music department of Fisk university in 1907, received his bachelor's degree from Oberlin a few years later, and was studying in Paris, France, when the near approach of the Germans in 1914 caused him to return to America. In 1918 he re-entered Oberlin, and last June received the master's degree, with the unusual distinction of being the first person to receive this degree from Oberlin for work in music. Ladies' Employment Office Room 202 Watrous Building N E. corner 6th and Mulberry Streets, Phone W. 2244. Have some good places for Girls and Women from $45 to $60 per month; write, call or phone me at once, Mrs. J. L. Thompson --- MUSICIAN ON TOUR Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone Walnut 809. Entered at the Post Office of Den Melas, Iowa, as Second Class matter. MERALD E. MASH Managing Editor Weekly news letters must be received not later than Wednesday of each PIXY THE BLIND PITT THE BILAND The Democrats of Iowa have selected their delegates to four women delegates and eleven women alternates and the National convention at San Francisco. The sessions were full of entailment. Spielbinders unworked their unprepared (1) speeches and poured them out with unparalleled eloquence. After many hurrahs and a tiger, the innocent delegates were sent on their way rejoicing, uninstructed and with nothing in sight, to seek the cradle of the setting sun. Isn't it wonderful how some people can rejoice when they know that defeat is starring them right in the face. The Democrats are going to have a hard time to pick a leader this year. Wm. J. Bryan is the only man in the party, who really understands just how to take a defeat. But Mr. Bryan has had this honor for three times and it does look like a shame to call upon him again. Oh peahw! Why not go back to the old ward system and give the politicians a chance to steal, fight and say mean things about each other! E. A. ELLIOTT Conneclman E. A. Elliott announces himself for re-election to the City Council. Mr. Elliott has served one term and his appended record should ensure him re-election. JOHN W. BUDD, John W. Budd announces himself for re-election to the city council. Feeling that I am competent and qualified to hold office in the city council of Des Moines, I announce myself as a candidate. I affiliate myself with no party or league, and make no promises other than, if elected, I will always keep the welfare and interest of Des Moines uppermost. MARSHALL, MILLER. GREEN FOR CITY COUNCILMAN STANDS FOR "Reasonable Reforms of Progressive Economy." For majority rule. A request to all elks Rich or poor, high or low, black or white, north, south, east or west, the same. A representative of all the people. Sollicits your support, ROBERT A. (BOB) GREEN QUICK FOR MAYOR. I desire to announce that I am a candidate for the Mayorality of Des Moines. While I am generally supposed to be a union labor candidate, I wish to state that I am a firm advocate of "majority rule," in civic affairs, as well as in other organizations, including Unions. This is truly democratic, and is a principle that should be applied, in all civic affairs. ERNEST R. QUICK. For Sale Splendid Home. Small Price. Strictly Modern. This home will please anyone desiring a good comfortable house in a good location. Terms like rent. See S JOE BROWN 515 Mnlberry St. or Call W. 1191 The Mt. Olive Baptist church has purchased the A.L. Proctor property on South East Fourth street. They will take possession at once and will be ready for service the first Sunday in March. The church has a beautiful location and it is the hope of the congregation to erect a fine church here some day. In order to reach the new church take Scott street car and get off at Fourth and Allen or Fourth and Scott streets. Services will be held at the present location until the first Sunday in March. Morning services. 11 n. m. Sunday school, 12:30 to 1:30 p. m.; evening services, 7:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p. m.; missionary meeting Friday at 1:30 p. m.; teachers meeting Friday at 8 p. m. Everybody welcome to these services. ST. PAUL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday Feb. 22 was a very disagreeable day but nevertheless there was a fine attendance at the Sunday school. We are glad to note that a number of the adults are becoming interested in the Sunday school as shown by the presence of many of them at the services. It is hoped and desired that the adults continue to come in order that another adult class may built. There is no reason why the adult classes in St. Paul Sunday school should be second to none. The school was highly favored by having in its midst the Rev. H. E. King, Pastor of Union Congregational church, Rev. King made some very interesting remarks, one of them was "The Sunday school was the nursery of the church One striking feature Sunday was the manner in which Atty. S. Joe Brown late chise the school. For the oldest to the youngest were able to understand his remarks. There is no mistake about it the best way to obtain results is by the simplest way. The lesson for Sunday Feb. 29 is Peter writes about Christian Living found in 1 Peter I, 12 19 25. All Christians and those who are not Christians will find food for thought by reading the lesson. The lesson deals with temperance. The Golden Text. He that saith he abideth in him ought himself (Mgr. Johnson Bros. General Contractors) Candidate for COUNCILMAN ON THE IDEAL PLATFORM Sold everywhere by furniture dealers and department stores ENGLANDER PRODUCTIONS FOR SLEEP AND REST ENGLANDER SPRING BED CO. New York • Brooklyn • Chicago e's neighborhood Store LOCATED AT North Street PHONE W. 3916 and our new ginghams and percals. Still er yd. selling those extra fine blue and gray Cam- 25 values at 98c. Send the children to We have a SACK of CANDY for hem. ENGLANDER COUCH-BED Sold Lipshie's Neighbor IS NOW LOCATED 811--7th Street We have just received our new selling them at 29c per yd. For the men we are selling those bria work shirts. 1.25 values get what you want. We have SQUARE DEAL PLATFORM ENGLANDER COUCH-BED Sold everywhere by furniture dealers and department stores ENGLANDER BROOKLYN SLEEP AND BEST ENGLANDER SPRING BED CO. New York • Brooklyn • Chicago We have just received our new ginghams and percals. Still selling them at 29c per yd. For the men we are selling those extra fine blue and gray Cambria work shirts. 1.25 values at 98c. Send the children to get what you want. We have a SACK of CANDY for hem. to walk even as he walked. 1 John 25. The school will be catechised by Mrs. Robert Miles Sunday Feb. 29. --- --- PETER H. BURKE Sunday morning at 11: a. m. Rev Claybrook preached and excellent sermon on "Stewardship." After the morning service Mrs. L. J. Shelton spoke in the interest of the Y. W. C. live. Mrs. Estella Williamson is able to be out after several weeks of illness. Mrs. Hattie Jackson is able to be up. Mrs. I. S. Robinson has returned after visiting two weeks with her son at Omaha-Nebr. Purity club had quite a nice affair Tuesday evening at their birthday party given at Bethel A. M. E. Rev. H. C. has been attending the inter-church church conference which is holding a meeting in the city. Rev. N. B. Jones preached a very interesting sermon at Bethel Wednesday evening. Rev. Jones is Pastor at Ft. Dodge Iowa. There will be a political meeting of the east side voters at Bethel church Thursday March 4th. Kozy Korner Klub will have a drawing contest Saturday March 6. There will be a prize given for the best drawing. There will be a "Leap Year Party" given March 5th at the Bethel A. M. E church instead of the community center 9th and Mulberry st. by Constellation Klub for the benefit of Bethel. Fifty cents per plate. Bethel club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Drew Williams 1441 Fremont st. Busy Bee club is getting along splendidly under the leadership of Mrs. Lizzie Tolliver. Bethel club thanks the many friends for helping raise their Wilber force assessment. The pastor sent $40.00 to the university Saturday. Y. M. C. A. The father and son banquet given last Friday night was a most unique and significant affair. Seventy by more fathers and sons were present. A splendid program was rendered and a most satisfactory menu served by the Willing Workers club of St. Paul church. Gymnasium classes at West High school are now overflowing the "gym." Forty-two were on the floor last Monday night from 7:9:30. The headquarters of Crocker st. Y. M. C. A. is now located at basement of Union Congregational church at 10th and Park sts. The younger boys held their first meeting Wednesday night since our office has been moved. Inspiration club will hold their regular meeting Thursday night at our new location. All standing committees and all members and male friends of the Crocker st. Y. M. C. A. will unite in a get to meet gathering in the form of a banquet to be held at St. Paul church Tuesday night March 6th. The Social committee will have full charge and tickets are on sale with this committee for SHE BYSTANDER All mail, papers or other articles to be sent to the Bystander office should be addressed to the Bystander Publishing Company, 201 Chemical Bldg., Des Moines, IA, and not to John L. Thompson, editor who has recently sold the paper and is no longer connected with same. His address is 202 Watrous Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa. If attention is given this notice it will save a great deal of confusion with mail. For the Children. selecting a cough medicine for children. It should be pleasant to take, contain no harmful drug and most effectual in curing their coughs and colds. Long experience has shown that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these conditions. It is a favorite with many mothers. Still Cam- en to em. "Vespers" Sunday Feb. 29th at 4:30 p.m. Will be in charge of the educational committee, Mrs. George Mason, Chairman. The provisional committee will meet Thursday evening March 4th at 8 o'clock at the 10th st. branch, Mrs. Coggshall chairman. Every chairman is urged to be present. The Girl's work committee meets the first Wednesday evening in each month. All members are urged to be present—Mrs. Rush Chairman. The Bible class meets every Monday at 8 p.m. Prayer services are held every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The Sunset Girl reserves held very impressive initiation ceremonies at the center on Tuesday night. Twenty-six girls were initiated and are now fourth class girl reserves. A large number of mothers were present to witness the ceremonies. Valentholt McCracken is Coyn scout. Miss Robinson secretary and Mrs. T. H. Willis group leader conducted the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hawkins will depart for Kansas City where they will look after property and real estate. Mr. Louis Hartman received sad news of his sister, Mrs. Orn Scott and brother Mr. Willie Hartman of Mexico, Missouri who is suffering with the flu. At this writing Mr. Louis Hartman's mother is improving nicely who has been suffering with the flu and then changed into pneumonia. Mrs. Lee H. Grant arrived home Friday morning and reported he had a fine time. Mrs. Sallie Hartman is improving nicely and her many friends hope she will be out again soon. Miss Sarah M. Steele who has been absent from school on account of illness will return to school Monday to start her school duties. The little infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hawkins is doing nicely at this writing also his mother. Mrs. L. H. Grant who has been sick is able to be up and out among her friends. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Young have move to their beautiful home on 204 East Union street. Mrs. M. Young is expecting her friend Mrs. S. M. Terry of Sioux City, Iowa who was formerly Miss Nellie Washington. Mrs. L. H. Grant is expecting to go to Moberly Missouri to visit her brother Mr. Clyde Kaizer and family. Miss Mattie Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hawkins. Mrs. M. Young entertained the Carna-Three Bystander Feb. 25 20 tion club at her home 204 East Union street and a three course luncheon was served and everyone enjoyed a nice time. --- For the Children ON THE 50 cents. Y. W. C. A. CRESTON ITEMS OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND AVE. 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information "PORO" COLLEGE Poro Corner St. Louis, Mo. "Dept. A-5' FRANK JEFFRIES CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILMAN M. B. Clerk of City under Mayor Hanna, Mayor MacVicar, and Mayor Fairweather. PRIMARIES MARCH 15 H. TRACY BLAGBURN CO. Notary Public REAL ESTATE AGENT Vacant Lots and Improved Property 1827 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa Adv. JAMES B. MOREIS Attorney at Law and Notary Public Abstracts Examined, Real Estate for Sale. 897 Walnut. Phone W. 6135 Adv. CUT RATE DRUG CO. Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1909 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa Beems to Rend by Day or Week. Phone Walnut 5779. HUSTLERS HOTEL AND CAFE Meals at all hours H. D. Williams, Prop. M. W. Corner W. 2nd & Chestnut Sts. ½Block N. Interurban Station, Des Moines, Iowa. JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Prop. 308 W. Grand Ave. Phone Wai. 3545. BERT JOHNSON, Cleaner and Dyer Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Repairing Work Called for and Delivered. We do first class work. Ph. Wal. 7374 1108 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa E. H. Haskins H. J. Haskins "The Store of Quality" HASKIN DRUG CO. Successors to E. L. Twining Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Mail Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled Northwest Corner Eleventh and Center. SILVER LEAF INN Short Order Work Theatre and Dancing Parties Our Specialty Open Day and Night T. G. Franklin, Prop. 1010 Center Street ATHLETIC BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks Shoe Shining 919 Center O. WELDON & STONE BROS., Props. Do You Need Money? We arrange loans quickly and strictly privately on farnithre, pianos, and other personal property, without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and rep us in easy monthly payments. Write call or phone us for prompt, confidential and courteous service. Des Moines Loan Co. DES MOINES LOAN CO. Established 1904 312 Centnry Bldg. Wal. 1486 517 Walnut Street Over Frankel's Clothing Store. WANT A HOUSE? Here It Is! 6 room bungalow on Jefferson Ave. Modern except furnace. Asphalt pavement. All specials paid. $2,750.00—$300.00 down, $25.00 per month. Other bargains in west side property. E. TRACY BLAGBURN CO. Real Estate Agency Phasas Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave. Boyd's Cafe Meals at all hours and short orders Special attention to theatre parties. OPEN ALL NIGHT Furnished Rooms for Rent JOHN BOYD, Proprietor 1104 Center St. COME TO McCree's Drug Store For Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. Prompt Mail Order Service. 11th and Center St, Des Moines Market 1485 WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist CITY NEWS By Ada F. Hyde All articles must be in the Bystander office not later than 12 noon on Thursdays in order to insure publication. Mr. James L. McGuire the Bystander cartoonist is spending several days in Chicago. Mrs. Addison L. Brooks spent the week end in Kansas City, Missouri, the guest of Mrs. J. L. Hubbard manager of the Progressive Produce Co. Mr. A. T. Trotter of the United States Navy is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Trotter of 1011 Walnut street. Mr. Trotter was discharged from the navy at the submarine base, New London, Conn., on Feb. 16th, and reinlisted the following day for four years period, having already served eight years in the navy. Mr. Trotter is on a thirty day furlough and expects to visit St. Louis, Chicago and New York City before returning to his station at New London. Mrs. Mary Short of Minneapolis, arrived in the city Monday for a several days stay looking after the property interest. Mr. Spencer Elliston of Chicago arrived in the city Sunday called here by the serious illness of his father, Mr. E. B. Elliston. He returned to Chicago Monday as he is under a physicans care, Mr. E. Tracy Blagburn has returned from a two weeks visit in Chicago. He attended the Lincoln league while in that city. Mrs. Lucillius Beverly spent Sunday in Iowa City visiting her husband who is at Oakdale sanitarium. Rev. S. Bates and Rev. G. W. Robinson returned Thursday morning from Kansas City where they attended a meeting of the board of promotion of the Western Baptist association. Mr. Lewis Windsor a medical student at the state university of Iowa was in the city last Sunday enroute to Iowa City from Kansas City, Mo. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mrs. Mary M. Walden announces the engagement of her daughter, Beulah Zoe to Mr. Donald Parker. The wedding will take place Tuesday evening March 16th, at eight o'clock. Miss Walden who came to this city several years ago from Terre Haute, Indiana is a graduate of North Des Moines High school in the class of 1918. She has been stenographer in the office of the chief clerk to the city engineer in the automobile department at the county court house and is at present stenographer for Mr. A. A. Alexander. Mr. Parker has lived in Des Moines for a number of years and served overseas with the Ninety-second division. Invitations for the wedding will be issued soon. THE WORLD WAR. Only official history by Emmett J. Scott. This book tells all about the Negro everywhere in the world war. Agents wanted. Agent makes $1.16 on every book sold. They sell fast. Write the short publishing to 2624-12 avenue S. Minneapolis,, Minn. One of the best and most modern institutions of learning, is the 20th Century Correspondence School, 609 27th Street, Denver, Colorado. This institution guarantees positions to teachers, stenographers, bookkeepers and civil service clerks. A thorough preparation by correspondence. Write at once for particulars. FOWLER BROS. Funeral Directors Our Motto is "Service" A New Soft Water Wet Wash Phone D.572 THE FAMOUS Iowa Cleaning Co. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Hats Cleaned and Re-blocked Shining Parlors for Ladies and Gents. Auto Delivery Service 414 E. Walnut St. Phone M. 1462 CHAS. O. WHITE, Mgr. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 852 6th Ave PERSONAL AMERICAN NEGRO IN 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT About twenty-five young people enjoyed the birthday party given Tuesday evening Feb. 17th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith 705 S. E. 7th, in honor of Mr. Smith's birthday. Mr. Smith received a large number of useful gifts. Mrs. Roy Hogsette very pleasantly surprised her niece, Miss Natalie Franklin, when she entertained a large number of the young people who were friends of the guest of honor. Thursday February 19th, in honor of her 17th, birthday. Refreshments were served by the hostess which included the usual birthday cake. Miss Franklin received a number of useful gifts. The young wives club entertained their husbands and friends at a large party last Friday night at the Masonic Hall. Dancing and card playing was enjoyed during the evening. Dysarts music. Refreshments were served. The Mary church Terrell club met Monday night with Mrs. Edith Fowler. A George Washington program was enjoyed by the members present. Quotations from Washington were given and anecdotes and stories of his life were told. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting of the club will be Monday March, 1st with Miss Ada Hyde as hostess. At this meeting Dr. W. H. Lowery will give a talk on the political parties from their beginning to the present time. D. Y. W. L. K. art club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. S. Bates 1318 Stewart street. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Bryant 1012 8th street, Tuesday March 2. The Callanan Industrial club met Wednesday afternoon at the Y. W. C. A. center with George Redmon as hostess. The club presented the center with a dozen cups and sancers. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Laura Mason 601-23 st. The club will entertain at St. Patricks box social March 17th, at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde, 821 13th st. The Phylis Wheatly Art club met Wednesday Feb. 25th with Mrs. Roy Todd on 14th street. Mrs. Todd read an excellent paper on the part the Negro played in the war. The next meeting will be Wednesday March 3rd with Mrs. Susie Reese 1416 Crocker st. N. A. A. C. P. The executive board meeting of the Des Moines branch will be held at the Y, W. C. A. center 782 10th St. Monday March 1st. All members are urged to be present as business of importance will be transacted. Atty. S. Joe Brown will speak at Asbury M. E. church 16th and Capitol Sunday night. M. r Harvy Ingham spoke at the college last week and Mr. Lafe Young will speak at Drake university March 4th. Lightfoot club will call a special meeting at the home of Col. A. L. Smith 14th, and Day streets, Sunday March 7th, at 3 p. m. All members are requested to be present by order of the president. J. H. Jett. Pythian Lodge No. 18 K. of P, will hold a regular convention the first Tuesday in March at Castle hall 117 E. Walnut. All members are requested to be WANTED! WANTED! 200,000 LIVE AGENTS at once to sell Dudley's Famous Auto Polish For Furniture, Piano's, Church Pews, Hardwood Floors and hundreds of other things that have a varnish surface, shining them to look like new. Live-wire agents make $50.00 to $75.00 per week selling Dudley's Polish to furniture dealers, drug stores, hardware stores, churches, housekeepers, automobile stores, paint shops, public libraries and grocery stores. For 90 DAYS we will ship to all new agents $10.00 worth of Dudley's Polish for $5.00. Don't fail to catch the special rate. Write today. DUDLEY'S LEATHER AND CHEMICAL WORKS 116 SOUTH MAIN ST. MUSKOGEE, OKLA. JOHN L. THOMPSON ATTY.-AT-LAW REAL ESTATE A SPECIALTY Buy Sell and Rent Property Room 202 Watrous Block 6th and Mulberry TRADE AT THE NEW Public Market Everything to Eat The Bystander 313-315 W.3rd St. SOCIAL CLUBS N A A C P present as business of importance is to be transacted. By order of J. H. Jett. C. C. Lost—Sunday on School street. Glasses in case. Phone Mrs. Mattie Brooks. Red 2059 or Maple 1805. S. L. Birt club celebrated its second anniversary at the home of the President Miss Izora Macky 1022 13th. st. Monday Feb. 9th. The house was beautifully decorated with club colors of pink and white carnations and the room was filled to its capacity with the many friends of the Rev. S. L. Birt. An excellent program was rendered. All enjoyed the evening and wishing the club much success and Godspeed and many such happy celebrations. The S. L. Birt club met last Friday Feb. 13th at the home of Mrs. Francis Berry. As it was the winding up of the year's work the club had an election of officers which were as follows: Mrs. Izora Mackey president, third consecutive term. Mrs. L. A. Avery, Vicepresident, Mrs. Zona Ewing see'y, Mrs. Rubenia Harper asser, see'y, J. A. Jefferson treas, John Mayweather, critic, Rubenia Harper reporter. After the routine of business was over a party was given in honor of one of the members, Mrs. Margaret Wilson who left Tuesday evening Feb. 17th, for Washington D. C. on an indefinite stay. She was presented as this meeting with a token of remembrance by the club. A beautiful silver spoon. This will be a meeting long to be remembered by all present, filled with sentiment, enthusiasm and inspiration. Mrs. Berry an accomplished hostess and cateress served the club with a delightful repast. The birthday cake at anniversary was baked by Mrs. Francis Berry and beautifully decorated. The club will meet this Thursday with Mrs. Minnie Brewer 14th st. Place. THE SICK Mr. Jack Davis has been quite ill at his home on Maryland Avenue. Mr. Phillip McGuire suffered a painful injury in the basket ball game between the syndicates and a team at Newton Iowa. Mrs. J. B. Thompson suffered a broken arm when she fell on the icy pavement Sunday morning in front of her home 2849. Forest Drive. Others who have been reported as sick this week are Mrs. Charles Hayes 1339 Freemont, Della Winn, 1629 Maple, Mrs. J. F. Thompson 1011 W. Grand, Mrs. Mary Washington 1105 45th, Mrs. Wm Mash, South Des Moines, Miss Marvin Blagburn, South Des Moines, Mrs. Wm Howard, 1022 14th Mrs. Couch 1351 Freemont, Mrs. Roy Howard, 1148 23rd, Mrs. John Wilson, 1328 Jefferson, Mr. Tug Wilson 1054 5th st, Mrs. James Bush 1011 17th st. Syhra Devan 1339 E. 19th, Ed Robinson 818 14th Mrs. O. Lewis 1463 Filmore, Mrs. Robert Patton 821 14th C. W. Wade 2530 Vale st. Rev. M. Toomey 643 Buchanan, Richardson, 625 10th, Clora Sallee 1626 16th Mr. Cohoran, 935 14th Place, Roy Powell, 1007 11th Mrs. Laura Embree 1056 11th Bertha Wells 114 Franklin. Miss Katherine Larkin has been very sick the past week but is improving. Mr. I, M. Jones who is very ill at Moray hospital' has been reported. Mr. and Mrs. George Daniels, 432 Astor street a boy, Mr. and Mrs. Turner 120 Shephard st. a girl Mr. and Mrs. Potter 208 3rd st. a boy, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Andrews 1122 2nd st. a boy Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Moore 1642 Walker st. a boy, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Coles 1310 Day St. a girl. DEATHS Mr. Dean Vandergrift aged 51 years died at Herring, Ill. The funeral will THE SICK BIRTHS DEATHS LOOK Send your wardrobe to the best cleaners and Dyers in the Middle West our work and service are Superior—do not card your army overcoats—we dye them—do not take chances—we know how—workmanship warranted. Our prices are right. be held Monday at 2 o'clock from the Maple st. church. Rev. S. Bates will officiate. Interment will be at Glendale cemet. Mrs. Mary Seymour was born in Canton, Missouri Oct. 25, 1851 and died at Des Moines, Iowa Feb. 19 1920 age 68 years four months. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p. m. from St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Rev. S. L. proved. Hirt officiated. The remains were taken to Canton, Mo. for burial Feb. 23. Mrs. Morrison, a daughter and Harry Seymour a son and her sister and Mr. Handy, undertaker, accompanied the remains. The services in Canton, were in charge of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Seymour who has been a faithful member of the St. Paul A. M. E. church and the deaconess board for a great many years will be greatly missed by the community. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mattie Morrison, a son Mr. Harry Seymour, A twin sister, three grandchildren and many friends. For Sale Vacant lots on Indiana Ave., 50 x 150 ft. All paving and specials paid, Great bargain if sold at once. Owner leaving town. Phone R. 6313. 779 W. 10th St. Here is a Bargain Nine room all modern house on Crocker Street. Corner lot, nice location, $2,500-$500 down, $25 per month. Owner leaving town. Must sell at once. Phone R. 6313. 779 W. 10th Street. BAPTISM SERVICES Last night the many souls who have been converted during the meeting conducted by Rev, Dr. Herben put on Christ by baptism. NOTICE The Lineoln Post 126 American Legion will hold its regular weekly meeting in the Y. M. C. A. rooms in the basement of Union Congregational church on Wednesday March 3 at 8:30 o'clock. All ex-service men are urged to be present. INTER-CHURCH WORLD MOVEMENT MEETS. The Inter-church World movement which met in Des Moines Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week brought a large number of ministers from parts of the state. Among the number were Elder Rev. J, H. Furrowall presiding Elder Rev. J, H. Furrowall Rapids, R. B. Manley, Clarinda J. W. Dowden, Albin, H. C. Boyd, Waterloo, Rev. M. R. Rhonece, Council Bluffs, N, B. Jones Ft. Dodge, J. Wilber Norris, Washington, S. C. Crutcher, New York, J. Waters, Kookuk and many others of the district. DISTRICT MEETING All club workers are urged to attend the District meeting of District No. 1 at the Y, W, C. A. center Saturday, Feb. 6th at 2 p. m. Important business to come up at the May meeting of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's clubs will be discussed at this time. ON STATE TOUR Dysarts syncopated jazz orchestra was one of the chief attractions on attorney General Havners special train which made a tour of the state the first of the week. Jerold Hayes who is soloist for the orchestra entertained in his usual pleasant manner. Mr. Ed Williams one of the best players on string instruments in the state has joined the orchestra. He is playing the bass banjo so look out boys "home jazz. The orchestra filled engagements at Brooklyn Iowa and for Drake and Ames college fraternities this week. NOTICE The community center hopes to be able to announce new quarters soon where they will continue activities. All masters and masons in good and regular standing are cordially invited to attend a school of instruction said school will be held in the hall of Doric lodge No. 30 A. F. and A. M. Tuesday evening March 2 at 8 p. m.—C. C. Johnson G. C. NOTICE King Solomon Guild of the Heroines of the Templar Crusades will hold their regular conclave at North Star Temple Friday evening March 5th. All members are urged to attend as they are several candidates to be initiated.—By order Mrs. Anna Cousin, Capt., Mrs. Willa Booker, See. MISS DUNLAP TO ADDRESS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS. Miss Flora Dunlap, president of the Iowa league of women voters who recently returned from the national convention of the National Suffrage association and National League of Women Voters held in Chicago Feb. 13 to 18 will deliver the principal address before the Colored league of Women voters at the Y. W. C. A. center at 8 o'clock, Wednesday evening March 3. Mrs. H. R. Graves and Mrs. Thompson will sing. Visitors are cordially invited to attend this meeting which promises to be one of unusual interest. Music Lover's club had an excellent program at the community center last Sunday afternoon. Among those who A man riding a horse rendered excellent selections were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shaw who gave violin and cello solos respectfully with Mrs. Marge Gerrers as accompanist. Mr. Hickman a trombone solo, reading by Meridith Humbard. Group of songs by Mrs. Anna Griffith. Mrs. Wm. Jackson assisted at the piano. The community orchestra under the direction of Mr. Walter Jacksonwas enthusiastically received. The community singing program will be announced later. The Iowa famous cleaners who had their place of business on Center st. have moved to 414 E. Walnut st, telephone Maple 462. Mr. Charles O. White manager will be prepared to call for and deliver all goods. If prompt service is what you want, call on him. A Great Musical Treat by the Griffith Family. A Musical Concert TO BE GIVEN BY Rev. T. L. Griffith and his Musical Family AT Union Congregational Church Thurs. Eve., March 4th at Eight o'clock sharp This will be known as the Griffith evening. Every musical number will be given by some member of the Griffith family, and will include instrumental and vocal solos and choruses. Rev, Griffith will also deliver a short address on his observations in France as a Y, M, C, A, secretary, describing the palace at Versailles where peace was signed, the palace at Fontainbleu and the Louvre Galleries in Paris. Everybody is invited to come and enjoy the evening. It will be well worth the price. ONLY 25 CENTS. WANT ADV. Wanted—A first class hair dresses and manicurist, one with a high school education to travel and demonstrate. One who would appreciate a chance to learn short hand and typewriting, and act as a companion and secretary to the proprietor. Address in own handwriting stating lowest salary. Must have good hair, dark complexion. Address Mme, E. J, Cain, president, Black Hawk Indian Mfg. Co., Box 2331, Louisville, Ky. FOR SALE Two four room houses, two five room houses, one three room house, partly modern and terms reasonable.—Phono Black 1405, Emery Jackson. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the friends for their sympathy shown during the death of our mother and aunt, also for the beautiful flowers. We especially thank Miss Ethel Browner and quartette who furnished the music—Signed: Mr. and Mrs. L, V. Nunnell, Price Alexander and family, and Henry Clay and fam- CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank Doctor Horne and my husband's other fellow workmen who so kindly furnished and dug the grave also Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde and Altar Guild for the beautiful flowers and others who assisted in the illness and death of my husband, Louis Payne. MRS. LOUIS PAYNE. Loans from $15 to $300 Money to any resident of this city on short time notice. Don't worry about security. Just prove to us that your intentions are right. Pay us in small monthly or week payment s See us today. M. ALIBER & CO. 312 5 Utica Bldg. Market 1693 NOTICE IN PROBATE. To whom it may concern: You are hereby notified to appear at the Court house in Polk county, Iowa, on the 8th day of March, A. D., 1920 at 10 o'clock A. M., to attend the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Callie Irvin, deceased late of Polk county, Iowa, at which time and place, you will appear and show cause, if any, why said will should not be admitted to probate. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the District court, at Des Moines, this 10th day of February, A. D., 1920. A. E. MAHAN, Clerk District Court. (SEAL) FRED BARKALOW, Deputy. For That Terrible Itching. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain's Salve will instantly allay its itching. 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 and Dyeing C. STREET WAL 2939 the best cleaners and Dyers in the and service are Superior—do not dis- hem—do not take chances—we know prices are right. Mt. Pleasant Items. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pickett of Aurora, Illinois who visited relatives and friends in the city have returned to their home. Mrs. Forest Givens of Peoria, Illinois was in the city last week, the guest of her mother, Mrs. M. McNeal and her sister, Mrs. Lewis Bedford. Mrs. E. Rescuer has recovered from the flu. Mrs. Wm. Wytte who has been quite sick with the flu is better. Miss Anna Beeser is recovering from flu and rheumatism. from the Yu and the McHennessy Mrs. Mary White is suffering with the rheumatism. Mrs. Oscar Green has recovered from her sick spell. The Mother's Council met at the home of Mrs. Maggie McNeal last Wednesday. After the regular routine of business a paper was read by Mrs. Louise Greenup on teaching children humannes. The paper was well discussed by different members of the club. Dainty freshments were served by the hostess. Meedames Givens of Pooria and Bedford of the city were guests. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Hattie Hedge, March 3rd. King's Daughters met at the home of Mrs. Amanda Bartlett and daughter, Miss Hester. Considerable business was transacted after which Mrs. Wells read a splendid paper on "Spreading Good News." which was highly commendable. A most excellent luncheon was served by the hostess. A very nice time was had. The house adjourned to meet in two weeks with Miss Parthenia McCracken. Mrs. Clara Hubbard of Fairfield was a city visitor last week. The B. A. club held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Eugene Patterson last Tuesday night and a very pleasant time was had. Mrs. Clay Reed has returned to the city. Reverends B. F. Hubbard and J. H. Handy were in Des Moines this week to attend the Inter-denominational ministers union that met there. AMES ITEMS We are glad to welcome to our city Miss Nora Williams and Mrs. J. L. Tolbert of Des Moines. Miss Bertha Dobson of Boone was in the city last week visiting Miss Julia Martin. Mr. W. G. Madison made a trip to Des Moines last Monday on business. Robert Harris spent last week end in Des Moines. Mrs. Catherine Gater was in Des Moines last week visiting her mother. Mr. Charles Anthony of Boone was in the city last Sunday. He is interested in a certain lady in our city and we are not surprised to see him here quite often and to him we always extend a warm welcome. After he has gone this certain lady can be heard singing "I'll be dog-gone happy when the preacher makes you mine." Mrs. Arthur Marshall entertained the Ames Mutual Aid club at the residence of Mrs. M. D. Lawry last week. At this meeting of the club plans were perfected for a musical to be given at the residence of Mrs. E. H. Gaters, 1125 Kellogg street the date of which will be announced later. Mrs. Arthur Marshall is wearing a smile that won't come off over a new sewing machine that she was made a present of by her husband. Mr. Tsai Chun, a Chinese student of Iowa State College was a guest of the Inter-State club last Wednesday evening. The members of the club enjoyed hearing him talk about his country. Mr. Arthur Marshall is still on the sick list. We hope he has a speedy recovery. BURLINGTON ITEMS The St. John A. M. E. church held their second quarterly conference last Sunday. Three splendid sermons were heard during the day. Rev. R. V. T. Ransom preached in the morning, Rev. Burley of West Burlington in the afternoon and Rev. Riley of Kansas City in the evening. All of the auxiliaries of the church had fine quarterly reports. Rev. Ramson reported over $1,000 raised among the white churches and business men toward the improvement on the A. M. E. church. A reception room, dining room and kitchen will be built under the church and a Pastor's study will be built at the rear of the church. Work will begin as soon as the weather will permit. The basement will be used for prayer meeting and all social and business meetings for the church. Are you holding $1000? It will apply as FIRST PAYMENT on Six Room Strictly Modern Stucco Bungalow and Garage on W. 17th St. Fast from fine lot. Paved Street Price $3700,or Fine 3 Room House on E. Walker St. Lot 50x150. Fruit and fine shade, Asphalt pavement, close to schools. Other bargains in any part of city. Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave When in Sioux City A Good Place to stop is F. B. Brown First Class Hotel 711 W. SEVENTH ST. Sioux City, Ia SATISFYING RELIEF FROM LUMBAGO This warmth-giving, congestion-scattering circulation-stimulating remedy penetrates without rubbing right to the aching spot and brings quick relief, surely, cleanly. A wonderful help for external pains, sprains, strains, stiffness, headaches, lumbago, bruises. Get your bottle today-costs little, means much. Ask your druggist for it by name. Keep it handy for the whole family. The big bottle is economy. 35c, 70c, $1.40. Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy Last Wednesday evening a Father and Son banquet was held at the A. M. E. church. Seventy-nine were seated at the handsomely appointed tables. Mr. Ollie Folks was master of ceremonies. Five minute speeches were made by some of the fathers that were present. The main speaker of the evening was W. H. Dixon, who made a forceful plea for a more closely companionlike friendship between father and son. Much credit is due Rev. Ransom and Johnson, Sadie Haynes, Ida Baker and Carrie Cook. Messrs. Messrs. Wm. Wilson and Grant Clark, for the success of the evening entertainment. Mrs. Marie Ausburn of Mounthon, Illinois and Charles Powell presided at the piano during the evening. Miss Nannie Chin of Monmouth, Illinois was an out of town guest. The boy's club entertained the young ladies with a valentine party at the home of Carl Pleasant. A most enjoyable time was had by all those present. Mrs. Alice Clark was hostess to the Willing Workers club last Tuesday. Mrs. Hazel Crawford was a visitor. Mr. James Brooks entertained the club last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Clark have bought a nice home on West Spruce street. Mr. James Brooks has bought the pretty home on Starr avenue where he has lived so long. After being in a rut for years Burlington is having a boom. Some of the larger buildings to be put up are; the Shoer's Bros, and Co. furniture factory, automobile truck factory, peerless flour and feed mills, farmers exchange and market, glass factory, cigar factory and the $100,000 Masonic Temple. Other small buildings are also to be erected which are to numerous to mention. The contractors are having trouble getting laboring men. There are many new faces seen on the streets and at church. A new building association has been organized to put up houses for laboring people. Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson entertained Mrs. Marie Auburn of Monmouth, Illinois and Mr. Leo Johnson at dinner last Sunday. Mrs. Laura Smith of Sheridan, Wyo. formerly of Burlington passed through the city en-route to Chicago, Illinois to make her home with her son Earl Smith. Miss Nannie Chin of Monmouth Illinois who has been visiting at the home of her cousin Mrs. Ernest Brown of Westhill has returned home. Mrs. Alice, Galloway received news from Chicago, Illinois of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Lincoln Spears but a later report arrived stating that she was improving. Her many friends trust she will soon recover from her illness. The sad news has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. Alice Dunaway of Detroit, Michigan formerly of Burlington. The bereaved family has the sympathy of their many friends here. Relatives in the city have received the sad news of the death of little Bruce Drain of Keckuk, Iowa, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Drain. The bereaved family has the sympathy of a host of relatives and friends here. Messrs. Edward and Charles Johnson received the sad news of the death of their aunt, Mrs. Susie Tedan of Hanibal, Missouri, Mrs. Tedman was severely burned about a month ago, which was the cause of her death. Those that were reported on the sick list are improving except Mr. Harry King. Little Elizabeth Mitchell is not doing so well, but is reported as being some better. Harold Sidney and Frank Johnson of south hill, who have been so very sick are improving. Messrs. Peter King, Clyde Washington, Prince Duncan and Arthur Johnson are able to return to their work. Hartly Johnson is still home sick. The Hewitt family and Mrs. Rebecca Brooks are improving. Mrs. Sophia Byrd entertained the B.J. Progressive club at the home of Mrs. E. Green last Wednesday evening. ALBIA ITEMS. Mrs. Mary Harris of Burlington was at the home of her daughter in Albia on account of the illness of Mrs. Morris. The young people gave a birthday surprise on Miss Bernice Jones Friday evening. All of the Gordon family are ill with the influenza. On Monday afternoon last the Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Henry Jones. Sunday Feb. 22 was missionary Sunday night at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Clyde Davis of Ottumwa came up to Albia on last Thursday and he and his sister Ada Davis left Albia for Wiggens, Colorado, where his brother Mr. Wallace Davis is very ill with pneumonia. Mr. Veneera is quite ill and his sister from Omaha is expected in a few days. Many others who were reported ill before are improving slowly. Chronic Constipation There are people who never have a movement of the bowels without it is produced by a cathartic. Most of them have brought that condition on themselves by the use $f$ mineral waters and strong cathartics that take too much water ut of the system and aggrivate the disease they are meant to The Bystander relieve. A mild laxative tonic like Chamberlain's Tablets affords a gentle movement of the bowels that you hardly realize has been produced by a medicine and their use is not so likely to be followed by constipation. (A. A. Bush) Those of our people who have been on the sick list are up and around again much to the gratification of every one. Fortunately no fatalities resulted. The social calendar at Bethel A. M. E. church has been a very enjoyable one. Socials being given recently under the chairmanships of T. G. Dozier, Mrs. Mary Holland Williams, and Mrs. Essie Power of the piano committee. All were well attended and proved very enjoyable affairs with interesting programs. Rev. C. Lindell of Monmouth, Illinois, a promoter of community center work, is in the city preparatory to organizing a club in Clinton. Rev. W. W. Williams of Muscatine farmer pastor of Bothel A. M. E. church was a visitor in Clinton recently. He reports his work as flourishing. A most interesting concert program was rendered at the 2nd Baptist church on Monday evening Feb. 16th given under the auspices of the young peoples society with Mrs. Lorena Wilder in charge The marriage of Mrs. Maude Moreland and Mr. William Clark both of Chicago was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Holland and Williams, 611 3rd avenue on Thursday, Feb. 12th the Rev. R. Thomas officiating. The newly-weds will make their home in Chicago. Mrs. Namii Whittaker has returned to her home in Minneapolis after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley J. Porter of Elm street. The Second Baptist church has recently been beautified by the installation of electric lights, adding much to the appearance of the edifice. We kindly ask our delinquent subscribers, how can you continue to receive a paper, and read it, and make no disposition to pay for it! Our paper needs money to run its enterprises as any other race. One of the essentials of good citizenship is to pay obligations. One of the most recent social annais, was the Washington tea party given on Monday evening Feb. 23 at the A. M. E parsonage, under the auspices of the piano committee of Bethel A. M. E. church during the evening a most enjoyable program was rendered. Rev. Russell, pastor of the Second Baptist church, expects to leave sometime this week for Kansas City and other points. Now that our people are convalescing from their several illnesses, the Iowa social club will hold their regular monthly meeting on the regular date, Monday March 14th. A full attendance is desired. Cedar Rapids, Ia. Feb. 24 Rev. J. H. Ferribee, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church left for Des Moines, Monday. Refreshments were served by the ladies after the program. Rev. P. S. Griffith of Des Moines spoke at Mt. Zion church Sunday will be present again Sunday, Feb. 29. Mrs. W. A. Brown spent three days in Davenport last week. Mrs. Charles Butler is very ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Fred Perkins will be hostess to the Art and Literature club, Friday. Mr. Ernest Muck has returned home after attending the funeral of his mother and was accompanied by his father. (Last week) Mrs. H. Horne of Ottumwa is a guest in the city. Mt. Zion Baptist church observed their sixth anniversary Wednesday evening Feb. 11. Rev. F. K. Nickolson, Davenport spoke at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday Feb. 15. Mrs. Adelaide Flowers was hostess to the "Boosters" Tuesday afternoon. Bethel Brotherhood were entertained Sunday afternoon at the home of J. B. Nelson, 1019 North St. West. The bazaar given by the "Boosters" last Wednesday and Thursday evenings was a success. On the sick list this week are the following, Mrs. Daniel Cundler, Mrs. Thomas Jackson and Mrs. Jennie Robinson. The Stewardess Concert held a few weeks ago was an undived success. A large crowd was present and there was realized a neat sum. During the social hour, after the program the Colored Boy Scouts of troop 26 gave an exhibition in the lecture room of the church along the lines of the Scout activities. The same was well accepted in the minds of the people the cause of sin and fighting for the cause of Right. He is on his third week of the campaign being held in the Bethel A. M. E. church, under the pastorate of Rev. S. B. Moore, Great results are appearing, the thing that has long hoped and prayed for Sunday Feb. 15 was men's day. A goodly number of gentlemen were present and the Rev, Jeltz spoke on the "Dynamic power of Manhood." After the lecture the ladies of the church served the men with a light luncheon. The same courtesy was shown the ladies by the men on last Sunday the 22nd which was des- Have Soft STRAIGHT HAIR You Can Have Long, Straight Soft, Lustrous, Beautiful Hair By Using HEROLIN Pomade Hair Dressing Stops Falling Hair, removes Dandruff and makes your hair grow long, soft, silky. Try a big box today, sell by mail, long stores or sent by mail, 25 cents, straight cotton. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particulars HEROLIN MEDICINE CO., ATLANTA, GA. CLINTON ITEMS. CEDAR RAPIDS ITEMS DAVENPORT ITEMS ignated as ladies day. Rev. C. R. Waters of Keokuk was a visitor in Davenport last week. He was here on a business trip. He also attended the revival services being held at the A. M. E. church. We report on the sick list this week, Mr. and Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Willia Ashby, Mr. Harris and a number of others whose names the reporter has not been able to get, as yet. Mr. Wm. Bradshaw died of pneumonia last week and was buried in Oakdale cemetery the funeral was attended by the Rev. F. K. Nickolson. Miss Bertha Bates of this city died in Iowa City, of influenza followed by pneumonia. She was taking treatment for rheumatism. The body was brought to Davenport, and was attended by Rev. S. B. Moore. She is survived by a brother, Charley Bates, a sister, Mrs. Arbella Cook, and three nephews a heart-broken mother, Mrs. Lula Bates, and a host of friends. Theodore William died of Pneumonia. The funeral was preached by Rev. S. B. Ewu. Brendan Eab. 24.20 Four Bystander Feb. 10 Moore. The young man's father died of the influenza juts a week before the son. We are glad to relate that there are one thousand colored workers on the Rock Island Arsenal. The Rev. S. B.Moore the most popular pastor in the tri-cities, was recently while at the Ministeral meeting, that of associating with the Rev, Frank Cole (white) to determine the preparations for the Sunrise prayer meeting for Easter morning to be held on the roof garden of the Palmer Chiropractic school. We are all proud of the fact that one of our race men can attain the popularity that Rev. Moore has gained. The Rev. T. W. Lewis of Moline, spent Monday evening at the Revival services. 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Officers of the Sunday school are as follows: Superintendent, Mr. J. L. Coleman; Asst. Superintendent, Miss Neomi Harper; Secretary, Miss Wilma Reed; organist, Miss Mildred Tuffin; Treasurer, Mr. Avis Martin; Pastor, Rev. A. Ford; teachers, Mr. J. L. Danier, Mr. A. P. Smith and Miss Imogene Wilson, Mrs. J. L. Edwards district Superintendent of A. M. E. stopped oved to visit our Sunday school, on her way to Clinton while here she was house. the guest at the Delta Sigma Theta R. C. Moore one of our high school students, was selected in the picked squad of the Scouts Bugle, Fife and Drum corps which is an organization of all white scouts with the exception of three colored. The picked Squad took a trip to Muscatine with the well-known Rotarian club of Davenport of which Raymond C. Moore was an attendant. The individual has been in the corp as a member of the same only a year and will be given his service stripe in April, when the Court of Honor will convene. Saturday afternoon all the students of the grammar and high schools were given a lecture by the Rev. Jeltz. He spoke of many interesting things to the students some which were not to be forgotten. After the lecture the children were served ice cream and cookies in the dining room of the church. We are all glad to see the race of Mrs. Hattie Lambert so much oftener than heretofore. Mrs. Lambert has moved from Rock Island which was her former home, to Davenport at the home of Mrs. Rosie Corbin. Often has been the time that we longed to see her but owing to the fact that she was across the river we could not.