Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER GEORGIA WHITE AND BLACK G.O.P. ELECT DELEGATES Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXVI No. 44 Atlanta, Ga., April 8—Two sets of Georgia delegates were elected yesterday to the Republican National convention and will make a contest there for recognition. The break came after a turmoil in which Chief of Police Beavers took a hand on complaints of officials in the state capitol, where the meeting was White House Butler Of Roosevlt's Dead Washington, D. C., April 7—Adough M. Byrd, who for seven years was employed as a butler in the White House died at his home in this city. He was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia and and died in New York some years old. He entered the service at the White House during the first year of President Roosevelt's last administration and remained there in that capacity throughout Taft's incumbency. Upon President Wilson's inauguration Byrd was transferred to Quarterly development, where he was employed as a messenger at the time of his death. Citizens Want Colored Phone New York, April 23—Led by former Lt. Oseca McKaine, Colored citizens here are making a determined fight to get Colored girls employed as telephone operators. White girls are scarce and in some instances service has been crippled. McKaine officials declare that the employment of Colored girls employees. Lt. McKaine suggested that they be given one of the city officials side-stepbed by saying that exchanges for themselves. The main no white girls could be found to train them. To this last objection Lt. McKaine replied that white girls are working side by side with white girls on the job, offered in stores and factoring over the entire city, and all races of both sexes are attending the same schools harmoniously in half the United States including New York. A. NEGRO WOMAN'S SUCCESS. In no city of the north or of the south either, for that matter, is there so large, splendid, well-managed, and successful a home for self-supporting Negro girls, conceived, established, and conducted by a Negro woman as the Phillis Wheatley home in Cleveland. This woman is Miss Jane E. Hunter, who began life as a poor country girl in Seattle. The Phillis Wheatley association does a work similar to that of the Young Woman's Christian association. Its entire plant is now valued at $85,000, and the budget has increased since 1913 from $1500 to $25,000 in 1920. There is a mortgage of $14,000, $9,000 of which is on the main building and $5,000 on the annex purchased during the past year for the development of the educational work; a staff of nine workers, one of whom conduct a program of classes in English studies, in home economics, and in various forms of recreation. Besides, there are three voluntary workers who are being trained for social work. During the past nine months 374 girls have been housed and more than 5,000 placed in positions through the employment department. The 1,200 members of Association assist in its operation by paying from one dollar to one hundred dollars per year. The Phillis Wheatley gave a little mustard seed planted in the city of Cleveland, Ohio; is spreading its roots; it is carrying good tidings of protection and Christian influence to all Negro girls. IOWA CITY ITEMS Mr M M. M. Brenton returned to her home in Mason City, Saturday April 17 after spending a delightful visit at the girl's home. Mire Aloma Dixon of Mason City and a cousin of Mr. Cecil Breuton, student at the state university, spend the week and at the home Thomas Excelsior Winton the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Winston, died Saturday evening. The funeral services were conducted at the Hohenshach mortuary on Monday at 2:30 p. m. Rev. Ford of Cedar Rapids officiated. The Du Bois Literary society was held at the Kappa Alpha Ps House Friday evening. A report of research work on the history of the morrow race was presented by Mr. A. P. Smith; Mr. Fred Slater and Mira Hazelle Shaw. Other numbers of the program were the reading of the journal and a song Mr. Wn, Allan. The next meeting will be held April 30 at the Delta Sigma William Harper of Keokuk, Iowa spent Sunday in Iowa City visiting his brother and sister who are students at the university. Miss Hazelle Shaw was one of the members of the gymnasium class to take a part in the gymnastics exhibition. Thursday, April 15. Mrs. J. L. Dameron is able to be up and about her duties again. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting art the A. M. E. church. Rev. Stovall was present and delivered an excellent sermon also Rev. Ford and Rev. Ferribe of Cedar Rapids assisted. KAPPA ALPHA PSI The chapter held its regular meeting Monday evening April 19 1920 at the held, 'One of the factions headed by Roscoe Pickett, state chairman, elected four delegates-at-large. Instructed for Wood. The other headed by Henry Lincoln Johnson, a Negro, formerly a collector of internal revenue here, and C. P. Goree, a lawyer, of Atlanta, elected uninstructed delegates. ATTENTION! .DELEGATES AND VISITORS TO THE GENERAL CONFERENCE ST. LOUIS Arrangements are now being made to run a special car to St. Louis via the Wabash railway, leaving Des Moines either Saturday night, May the first or Sunday May the 2 at 7:45 p. m. and arriving in St. Louis the following morning at 7:50. An attractive round trip fare has been granted for this meeting and everyone who is planning to attend is urged to get in touch with Rev. S. L Birt, 1213 Crocker street, Des Moines, Iowa in charge of transportation who will be glad to give you detailed information regarding 'his trip. chapter house, Pol Martin presiding. There was brought before the chapter much business that was taken care of by the brethern. The chapter, appointer a committee that is to secure for us the proper information where by the chapter baseball team can participate in the inter-fraternity games. On last Friday evening at the chapter house at 8 o'clock p. m. president Taylor called to order the Du Bois Literary Center to provide course on "History of the Negro." Miss Shaw Messra, Slater and Smith were the reporters at the last meeting. Other members will report at next meeting. There were a number of distinguished visitors in the city last Sunday. Rev. Stovall of Des Moines, the presiding elder of the Des Moines district, Rev. Faribee of Cedar Rapids, former presiding elder of the Des Moines district, and brother who visit his sister and brother, who are university students, and are respectively members of Delta Sigma Theta and Kappa Alpha Psi. Dr. Harper spoke after the Sunday school lesson had been concluded. His sayings were well chosen. Rev. Stovall responded with a message of encouragement, Rev. Faribee also spoke well. After the Sunday school hour Rev. Stovall preached and administered the sacrament. Rev. L. E. Windsor is in Kansas City this week. The colored voters league of this city will do its initial work Friday April 23 at 8 p. m. BUXTON ITEMS. Public Schools Hold Public schools the students of Buxton public schools but a large number of enthusiastic field meet in the Buxton base ball park, Friday, April 16. Rivalry was intense and the spirit of the occasion would have done credit to a high school or college student body. The students were trained and the events directed by Mr. Walter L. Hutcherson, general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, first athletic program of its kind to be held by the public schools and it is the expressed wish of the community that this become a part of the school program each year. The proceeds of the field day will go for equipment and games for the playgrounds of the schools. Fifth street school won first prize for the largest amount of money raised, which the street won first prize the meet. The scores were the Eleventh street 63; Fifth street 37. Mr. J. F. Mahoney, stock saleman for the Pyramid Portland cement company of Des Moines, Iowa, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, acted as chief judge, assisted by Mr. Laurence Carter, and Mr. Jesse J. Webb. ster: Schools Will Hold Their Closing Exer- ctes The Baxton public schools will hold their closing exercises at the Y. W. C. A. Thursday evening April 22. COMMUNITY MEETING. In spite of the rain and mud it a very helpful meeting was held by Y. M. C. A. The Jump board played several opening games, St. John's mixed quartet with Mrs. W. H. Bailey at the piano rendered two very splendid selections. Rev. Mr. Boos brought the message of the hour. He spoke from the subject: "Ye are the temples of the living God." Expression expressed their appreciation to Rev. Boos; and went away feeling that they had been helped and inspired to a bet- ter ier. Song services at St. John's A. M. E. church at the evening hour. This was a very splendid service and enjoyed it. by all. Rev. Brooks filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion both morning and evening, Rev. Myers having been called out of the hawkins. city. Oedar Grove No. 18 A. F. & A. M. gave the third degree to Mr. L. H. Bell, Mr. Smith. After mony was over a splendid feast was enjoy D. Gave G. Yaney, Thomas Lighen, and W. Lee, Mr. S. Johnson are attending a joint meeting of miners and operators in Des Moines. N.A.A.C.P. A number of persons have subscribed to the defense fund inorganated by the N. A. A. C. P. for the purpose of civil protection. Persons wishing to subscribe may send same to Mr. Carrol Curtley, secretary 1207 McCormick or any member of the executive board. At the last meeting of the executive board, thirty five new and continued DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 23 1920 Colored Railway Men Given Colored Railway Men Given Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, in a statement just issued says that as a direct result of conferences between representatives of the Colored Association of Railroad employees and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the Santa Clara Colonists Starats New Social Scheme. Pioneer Colored Men Brave All Traditions in New Economic Movement. Santa Clara, Lower California, Mexico April 7, 1920—The Santa Clara valley is today boasting of the greatest economic and social move ever made by the American Negro. In a nut shell it is this: "Instead of bringing with them from the United States and planting in Mexico that the old AngloSaxon economic theory that the begging and rich should eat and the weak and the poor must starve and die, all of the colonists in the valley in a meeting held more than ten days ago unanimously plan and all marketing of products will be done on the co-operative unit plan. If any man gets sick he is carried by the rest of the group until he recovers his health. If any man gets short of foodstuffs he is credited and supplied by the rest of the group upon the standing that he will make this credit good as soon as he is able. Under no circumstances is any honest hardworking man allowed to fail because of temporary financial disability or sickness. The new economic plan is proving a great success. Work is clearing, ploughing and yanking is proceeding in the valley at a rate never before equalled. And everybody here is happy. A Noble Wor Mrs Lu Of Buxton Pa Justice Clayton R. Fo Wife and OBITU A Noble Woman Gone Mrs Luisa B. Foster Of Buxton Passes Away Justice Clayton R. Foster Loses Champion Wife and Friend. OBITUARY Louisa B. Foster: Was born February 28, 1858, at Oakland, Roanoke, county, Virginia, and died April 10, at 4:40 a.m., in Buxton, Iowa, age sixty-two years, one month and one day. She was married to Clayton R. Foster, October 11, 1876. One son, Maurice Foster died September 30, 1916. And she leaves to mourn her loss, the husband, Clayton R. Foster, her son, Charles L. Foster, of Buxton, Iowa, and James I. Foster, Jr., address unknown; her daughter Rose Foster Carter, and her sister Mrs. Susan, or the following grandmother, Lawrence Carter, Na- Foster, Clayton R. Foster, Jr., and Louisa B. Foster, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Cornelia Foster, mother of the latter three children. Her nephews and her nieces she loved as her own, and let them be named here: Mr. Edward Jones, Buxton, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Flowers, Chicago; Mrs. Susie Jones Livingston, San Andrés, Rep. of Columbia, South America; Mrs. Bishop, Chicago, Chicago Hopkins, Waterloo, Iowa, Mrs. Kittie Richardson, Waterloo, Iowa and Romeo Jones, deceased, all children of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones of Buxton, he is a church Zion relictent women Member church in church for the week church the life per the people. Fri Though members were reported. The drive promises to put Des Moines over the top in the drive for an 800 membership before the National conference in Atlanta Georgia, May 30 to June 2. OTTUMWA ITEMS. The Rebecca Sewing circle gave quite a successful bazaar Monday and Tuesday at the K. of P. hall. --- OTTUMWA ITEMS Increase in Pay. one hand and the United States Railroad Administration, before the roads went back to private owners and the Southern railway system, on the other, Colored railway men have been granted increases amounting to $12,525 monthly and back pay increases amounting to over $125,000. School To Exhibit Work At Conference Des Moines, Iowa, April 16.....An exhibit of the work done in the schools and colleges maintained by the M. E. church will be on view here during the session of the M. E. general conference. It will be under the supervision of Dr. Geneal Pena, corresponding secretary of the Freeport Society. He will be a delegate from the Washington conference, holding an unbroken record of twenty-eight years as a representative. Race Wealth Over a Billion Give a Table of Figures Showing Great Increase in Race Holdings. Colorado Springs, Colo., April 16—Under the caption "What some States Show," Arthur L. Hayes in a booklet entitled "Has the American Negro Regressed?" make the following statement: "The property of Negroes in the state of Georgia was assessed for ten year 1918 at $47,423,449, with an average of farm property for the same year at $36,009,836. The acreage given in the state of Virginia held by Negroes being placed at 1,744,745 acres. It is estimated that the Negroes of the Northwest have gained $1,100,000 and own twenty million acres of land or thirty-two thousand square miles—an area greater than the entire state of South Carolina." man Gone Luisa B. Foster passes Away Foster Loses Champion Friend. QUARY Buxton, Iowa. She professed religion in early child- hood, in the state of Virginia, and was a member of Union Valley Baptist church in Muchkinoch, Iowa, and Mt. Zion Baptist church, of Buxton, Iowa, is remitted an active, devout, con- sistent member and Christian up to the moment of her death. She was a member of Household or Ruth, No. 312, Grand United Order of Odd Polloies; also Guiding Star chapter No. 11 order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Fannie Barrier Williams Women's club, and nearly all of the church auxiliaries. She was interested in charitable and community service for the help and uplift of all the poor, week and needy, without regard to church race, color or cast. She lived the life of the meek and labored for the peace and happiness of all. And so she sleeps the sleep, the blessed sleep, From which she shall not wake to week, Though men may mourn, and women weep, Disturb her not but let her sleep, George H. Woodson. Rev. Toomy was born in East Tennessee, McMenemy County, 1873. His mother died when he was three years old. Three children were left and he is the only boy. His father was a Christian man and was successful in raising the children until they were grown. His father is pass 30 years man and is still living. Rev. Toomey is sent in the spring of 1898 and assisted to preach in the fall of the man. His education was gotten by hard office, in 1894 he entered University where he studied in 1900 in Knoxville, trained to the ministry studied in Indiana, Ohio, Iowa. In Sioux City, Ia. two years in Morningside College and finished his Theological work May 11, 1920. The plaster work on Mt. Zion A. M. E. church has been completed. This improvement makes quite a beautiful edifice. Quarterly meeting day at Mt. Zion A. M. E. was quite a success in spite of the deep snow. A large number responded to the honor roll call. The N. A. A. C. P. held their big meeting April 13. This meeting was RACE QUESTION ENTERS ATLANTA TEXT BOOK FIGHT ATTORNEY JAMES B. MORRIS Wishes to announce that in connection with his law and real estate business, he is also writing all kinds of fire insurance, and is able to furnish his many friends with the best protection obtainable at a particularly low rate. Insure your house and furniture to-day. Phone W. 718 907 Walnut St. New History Proposed for Schools Said to be Unfair to South. Atlanta, Ga., April 23 - Charging that Beard's and Bagley's "The History of the American People," is unfair in its treatment of the Negro question, magnifies the northern heroes in the Civil war and is repugnant to the people of the south, a bitter fight against its adoption as a text book in the Atlanta public schools was made before the board of education last week by General Nathan B. Forrest, com­pany veteran of the Sons of Confederate Veterans of the Southern John Ashley Jones, commander of the Boys' camp. The Atlanta chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy also protested through a communication. Caused Fight Last Year. "The History of the American People" is the same one that provoked a fight on the part of Superintendent Dykes when the board was considering the adoption of a history textbook last year. Mr. Dykes had copies of the revised edition at the meeting and stated to the board that in its present form he considered the book acceptable as a quite a success. Mr. Walter R. White, the speaker of the evening and assistant secretary of national gave a most interesting address on the National work, its purpose and its aims. A large number of Albia people were present at this meeting. Mr. Eugene Bailey and Miss Etta Searay of Iowa Wesleyan college were week end visitors in the city. Mr. J. T. Henderson of Bloomfield, Iowa who is spending a few days with relatives and friends in the city are the proud parents of a baby son. We are sorry to lose one of the residents of our city, Mr. and Mrs. Dan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan will make their future home in Galesburg. The Doreas Sewing circle was entertained by Mrs. Ruth Bluer, a day. Mr. Wendell Johnson and wife left for Chicago for an indefinite stay. Edith Williams and Constance E. Downey were hostess to a number of friends at the Masonic hall Friday April 16. A pleasant evening was passed with music. Delicious refreshments were served. Miss Constance E. Downey left for Moberly, Mo., Saturday. After visiting friends and relatives there she will continue her nursing course at St. Louis hospital. Margaret Mrs. Isaac Downey and daughter Margaret Elizabeth have returned to St. Paul after a week's visit with the former mother, Mrs. E. Downey.—Ida Davis, agent. Y. W. C. A. In spite of the inclement weather which prevailed all week, the opening ceremonies at the Tenth street Y. W. C. A. center were quite a success. On Sunday afternoon the vespers were in charge of the religious committee of which Mrs. J. H. Thompson is chairman, Mr. J. Cogshall of the central Y. W. C. A. was the principle speaker. On Monday night the women of Des Moines had charge of the meeting. Mrs. Jessaye E. McClain presided. Tuesday night was young peoples and a large number of young people participated in the recreational program. The men had charge of the program on Wednesday night. Refreshments were served at all of these meetings by the social committee. The various corps of the G. E.'s held their regular meetings at the center this week. High school girls will have a social hour at the center Monday afternoon immediately after school. Vesper Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p. m. Join the Y. W. C. A. The membership committee will hold their regular meeting at the center Monday night. After their regular meeting at the center last Friday night, the B. U. G. U. girl's adjourned to the "movies." Rice for Ink Stains. Wash the stained article, using boiled rice instead of soap, and then rinse in clear water. 0 The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west textbook for Atlanta children, although admitting that in his opinion there may be one or two statements with regard to the Negro that ought to be changed. Referred to "Jim Crow" Cars. Referred to "Jim Crow" Cars. The same thing was said by Miss Rusha Wesley and Miss Lamar Wiley, two sisters, Miss Wesley said that she found the history referred to the south as having "Jim Crow" cars, and that it said some people in the south do not believe in educating the Negro. These are truths, she said. Miss Blanche Campbell, eliminating the book that the book is "pedagogically good." In the topic of the revolutionary period, General Forrest said twenty-five pages are devoted to men of the north and only one page to southern men. Mr. Jones declared that the author treats the Negro question in the most offensive way, and that in its accounts of the Civil war there are glaring mis takes all the way through. He read an extract from one of its chapters which he called "vicious" and said other parts were "rotten." Jack Johnson Favors Lower California Development Jack Johnson Favors Lower California Development Mexican, April 6- In an interview here last night with J. N. Littlejohn, Jack Johnson, the world renowned pugilist, stated in most emphatic terms that Mexico is the country for the Colorado Americans. "All of Mexico affords vast opportunities for liberty, happiness and prosperity for millions of colored Americans. No part of the Republic offers greater inducements than does the peninsula of Lower California and the land of the California Mexican Land & Development company is the greatest forward step yet made by our people." Y. M. C. A. NOTES. A big public meeting for all members and friends of the Crocker street branch Y. M. C. A. will be held Saturday night May 1 M at Union Congregational church. This is the annual meeting of the association when eighteen men must be chosen by all eligible members. Come make your choice and cast your vote. The Y. M. C. A. summer camp is for C. A. If you boy ready for a wholesome and instructive vacation. From July 19-27 inclusive will be our period. Men, come to our Sunday afternoon meeting Sunday at 3:30 o'clock. Good singing led by Dr. W. H. Lorory. Rev. George W. Robinson will speak. Moving pictures Saturday night at 7:30 o'clock. Night at 7:30 o'clock for the benefit of boys summer camp. Admission ten cents. Y. W. dandvancivISD mcfwmcfwy DANCING Saturday Evening April 24th, Masonic Hall 11th & Center Sts Featuring Geo. Bell of St. Joe,Mo. Celebrated Jazz,Violinist With Dysart's Syncopated Jazz Orchestra TO STAGE PAGEANT. As a special feature or the general conference that will be held in this city the entire month of May, there will be staged at the city auditorium sixteen pageants one of which will be made up of representatives of Colored people, therefore all persons interested in showing the development of the race are asked to be present on Saturday evening at eight o'clock at Y. W. center at Tenth and Center streets. THE BYSTANDER GEORGIA WHITE AND BLACK G.O.P. ELECT DELEGATES Boost Pay and read The Bystander Atlanta, Ga., April 8- Two sets of Georgia delegates were elected yesterday to the Republican National convention and will make a contest there for recognition. The break came after a turmoil in which Chief of Police Beavers took a hand on complaints of officials in the state capitol, where the meeting was White House Butler Of Roosevlt's Dead Washington, D. C., April 7—Adough M. Byrd, who for seven years was employed as a butler in the White House died at his home in this city. He was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia and and lived there for over ten years old. He entered the service at the White House during the first year of President Roosevelt's last administration and remained there in that capacity throughout Taft's incumbency. Upon President Wilson's inauguration Byrd, his father's department, where he was employed as a messenger at the time of his death. Citizens Want Colored Phone New York, April 23 — Led by former Lt. Osceola McKaine, Colored citizens here are making a determined fight to get Colored girls employed as telephone operators. White girls are scarce and in some instances service has been crippled. Some officials declare that the employment of Colored girls employees. Lt. McKaine suggested that they be given one of the city officials side-stepped by saying that exchanges for themselves. The main no white girls could be found to train them. To this last objection Lt. McKaine replied that white girls are working side by side with colored girls out of school and factorizing over the entire city, and all races of both sexes are attending the same schools harmoniously in half the United States, including New York. A. NEGRO WOMAN'S SUCCESS. In no city of the north or of the south either, for that matter, is there so large, splendid, well-managed, and successful a home for self-supporting Negro girls, conceived, established, and conducted by a Negro in the Brownsville White House in Cleveland. This woman is Miss Jane E. Hunter, who began life as a poor country girl in South Carolina. The Phillis Wheatley association does a work similar to that of the Young Woman's Christian association. Its entire plant is now valued at $85,000, the budget has increased since 1913 from $150 to $2500. There from $150 to $14,000, $8,000 which is on the main building and $5,000 on the annex purchased during the past year for the development of the educational work. It has a staff of nine workers, some of whom conduct a weekly program of classes in English studies, in home economics, in various forms of recreation, besides, there women who are being trained for social work. During the past nine months 374 girls have been housed and more than 5,000 placed in positions through the employment department. The 1,200 members of the Association assist in its maintenance by paying from one dollar to hundred dollars per person. The Phillis Wheatley comes a little mustard seed in the city of Cleveland, Ohio is spreading its roots; it is carrying good tidings of protection and Christian influence to all Negro girls. IOWA CITY ITEMS IOWA THEA Mrs. M. M. Breutton returned to her home in Mason City, Saturday April 17 after spending a delightful visit at the girl's home. Miss Aloma Dixon of Mason City and a cousin of Mr. Cecil Breuton, student at the state university, spend the week end at the home. Thomas Excelsior Winton the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Winston, died Saturday evening. The funeral services were conducted at the Hohensehsch mortuary on Monday at 2:30 p. m. Rev Ford of Cedar Rapids officiated. The Du Bois Literary society was held at the Kappa Alpha Pei house Friday evening. A report of research work on the history of the black race was presented by Mr. A. P. Smith; Mr. Slater and Miss Hazelle Shaw Other numbers on the program were the reading of the journal and a song by Mr. Wm. Allan. The next meeting will be held April 30 at the Delta Sigma theta Dr. William Harper of Keokuk, Iowa spent Sunday in Iowa City visiting his brother and sister who are students at the university. Miss Hazelle Shaw was one of the members of the gymnasium class to take a part in the gymnastics exhibition, on April 15. PRESIDENT M. J. L. Dameron is able to be up and about her duties again. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting art the A. M. E. church. Rev. Stovall was present and delivered an excellent sermon also Rev. Ford and Rev. Ferribe of Cedar Rapids assisted. KAPPA ALFA PSI The chapter held its regular meeting Monday evening April 19 1920 at the held, 'One of the factions headed by Roscoe Pickett, state chairman, elected four delegates at-large. Instructed for Wood. The other headed by Henry Lincoln Johnson, a Negro, formerly a collector of internal revenue here, and C. P. Goree, a lawyer, of Atlanta, elected uninstructed delegates ATTENTION! .DELEGATES AND VISITORS TO THE GENERAL CONFERENCE ST. LOUIS. Arrangements are now being made to run a special car to St. Louis via the Wabash railway, leaving Des Moines either Saturday night, May the first or Sunday May the 2 at 7:45 p. m. and arriving in St. Louis the following morning. An attractive round trip fare has been granted for this meeting and everyone who is planning to attend is urged to get in touch with Rev. S. L. Birt, 1213 Crocker street, Des Moines, Iowa in charge of transportation who will be glad to give you detailed information regarding 'hit trip. chapter house, Pol Martin presiding. There was brought before the chapter much business that was taken care of by the brethern. The chapter, appointe a committee that is to secure for us the proper information there by the chapter baseball team can participate in the infer-fraternity games. On last Friday evening at the chapter house at 8 o'clock p. m. president Taylor called to order the Du Bois Literary society a new research course on the "History of the Negro." Miss Shaw Messrs, Slater and Smith were the reporters at the last meeting. Other members were meeting. Other members were a member of distinguished visitors in the city last Sunday. Rev. Stovall of Des Moines, the presiding elder of the Des Moines district, Rev. Faribee of Cedar Rapids, former presiding elder. Dr. Harper of Keokuk, who came to visit his sister and brother who are university students, and are respectively members of Delta Sigma Theta and Kappa Alpha Psi. Dr. Harper spoke after the Sunday school lesson had been concluded. His sayings were well chosen. He was a member of encouragement. Rev. Faribee also spoke well. After the Sunday school hour Rev. Stovall preached and administered the sacrament. Bro. L. E. Windsor is in Kansas City Bro. L. E. Windsor is in Kansas City this week The colored voters league of this city will do its initial work Friday April 23 at 8 p. m. BUXTON ITEMS. Public Schools Hold Field Day. The students of Buxton public schools held a very interesting and enthusiastic held meet on April 16. Bivalry was intense and the spirit of the occasion would have done credit to a high school or college student body. The students were trained and the events directed by Mr. Walter L. Hutcherson, general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association. its bind to be held by the program of its bind to be held by the public schools and it is the expressed wish of the community that this become a part of the school program each year. The proceeds of the field day will go for equipment and games for the playgrounds of the schools. Fifth street school won first prize for the largest amount of money raised; the sixth street won first prize in the meet. The scores were the Eleventh school 63; Fifth street 37. Mr. J. F. Mahoney, stock saleman for the Pyramid Portland cement company of Des Moines, Iowa, and a graduate of the University of Oregon acted as chief judge, assisted by Mr. Laurence Carter, and Mr. Jesse J. Web- Schools Will Hold Their Closing Exerc the Baxton public schools will hold their closing exercises at the Y. W. C. A. Thursday evening April 22. **COMMUNITY MEETING.** In spite of the rain and mud a very helpful meeting was held by Y. M. C. A. The Junior band played several opening songs with Mrs. St. John's mixed with Mrs. W. H. Bailey at the piano, rendered two very splendid selections. Rev. Mr. Boos brought the message of the hour. He spoke from the subject: "Ye are the temples of the living God." Everyone present expressed their appreciation to Rev. Boos; and went away feeling that they had been helped and inspired to a bet- for me. Some services at St. John's A. M. E. Church at the evening hour. This was a very splendid service and enjoyed by all. Rev. Brooks filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion both morning and evening, Rev. Myers having been called out of the war business. ceter Cedar Grove lodge No. 18 A. F. & A. M. gave the third degree to Mr. H. L. Bell, Mr. Smith. After mony was over a splendid feast was enjoy D. Gave D. Yancy, Thomas Lighen and W. Lee, Mr. S. Johnson are attend ing a joint meeting of miners and operators in Des Moines. N.A.A.C.P. A number of persons have subscribed to the defense fund inaugurated by the N. A. A. C. P. for the purpose of civil protection. Persons wishing to subscribe may send same to Mr. Carroll Curtley, secretary 1207 McCormick or any member of the executive board. At the last meeting of the executives board thirty five new and continued DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 23 1920. Colored Railway Men Given Colored Railway Men Given Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, in a statement just issued says that as a direct result of conferences between representatives of the Colored Association of Railroad employees and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the Santa Clara Colonists Starats New Social Scheme. Pioneer Colored Men Brave All Traditions in New Economic Movement. Santa Clara, Lower California, Mexico April 7, 1920—The Santa Clara valley is today boasting of the greatest economic and social move ever made by the American Negro. In a nut snail it is this: "Instead of bringing with them from the United States and planting in Mexico the old AngloSaxon economic theory that the strong and rich should eat and the weak and the poor must starve and die, all of the colonists in the valley in a meeting held more than ten days ago unanimously plan and all marketing of products will be done on the co-operative unit plan. If any man gets sick he is carried by the rest of the group until he recovers his health. If any man gets short of foodstuffs he is credited and supplied by the rest of the group upon the standing that he will make this credit good as soon as he is able. Under no circumstances is any honest hardworking man allowed to fail because of temporary financial disability or sickness. The new economic plan is proving a great success. Work is clearing, ploughing and yilanting is proceeding in the valley at a rate never before equalled. And everybody here is happy. A Noble Wor Mrs Lu Of Buxton Pa Justice Clayton R. Fo Wife and OBITU A Noble Woman Gone Mrs Luisa B. Foster Of Buxton Passes Away Justice Clayton R. Foster Loses Champion Wife and Friend. OBITUARY THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK members were reported. The drive promises to put Des Moines over the top in the drive for an 800 membership before the National conference in Atlanta Georgia, May 30 to June 2. OTTUMWA ITEMS. The Rebecca Sewing circle gave quite a successful bazaar Monday and Tuesday at the K. of P. hall. one hand and the United States Railroad Administration, before the roads went back to private owners and the Southern railway system, on the other. Colored railway men have been granted increases amounting to $12,525 monthly and back pay increases amounting to over $12,500. School To Exhibit Work At Conference Des Moines, Iowa, April 16....An exhibit of the work done in the schools and colleges maintained by the M. E. church will be on view here during the session of the M. E. general conference. It will be under the supervision of Dr. L. Garland Penn, corresponding secretary of the Freedmen's Aid society. He will be a delegate from the Washington conference, holding an unbroken record of twenty-sight years as a representative. Race Wealth Over a Billion Gives Table of Pictures Showing Great Colorado Springs, Colo., April 16—Under the caption "What some States Show," Arthur L. Hayes in a booklet entitled, "Has the American Negro Progressed?" makes the following statement: "The property of Negroes in the state of Georgia for agriculture or year 1918 $47,423,495 acres of farm property for the same year at $36,009,836. The acreage given in the state of Virginia held by Negroes being placed at 1,744,745 acres. It is estimated that the Negroes of the nation are worth in round figures $1,100,000,000 in land or thirty-two thousand square miles—an area greater than the entire state of South Carolina." man Gone lisa B. Foster passes Away Foster Loses Champion Friend. JUARY Burton, Iowa. She professed religion in early childhood, in the state of Virginia, and was a member of Union Valley Baptist church in Muchakinoch, Iowa, and Mt. Zion Baptist church, of Buxton, Iowa and remained an active, devout, consistent member and Christian up to the moment of her death. She was a member of Household or Ruth, No. 312, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows; also Guiding Star chapter No. 11 order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Fannie Barrier Williams Women's club, and nearly all of the church auxiliaries. She was interested in charitable community service or uplift of all the poor, week and needy, without regard to church race, color or cast. She lived the life of the meek and labored for the peace and happiness of all. And so she sleeps the sleep, the blessed sleep, From which she shall not wake to week, Though men may mourn, and women weep, Disturb her not but let her sleep, George H. Woodson. Rev. Toomy was born in East Tennessee, McMen County, 1873. His mother died when he was three years old. Three children were left and he is the only boy. His father was a real Christian man and was successful in raising the children until they were grown. His father is pass 30 years old is still living. Rev. Toomy ascertained in the spring of 1888 and aslisted to preach in the fall of the ion was gotten by hard iffe, in 1894 he entered n University where he in 1900 in Knoxville, tained to the ministry red in Indians, Ohio, iowa, In Sioux City, Ia. two years in Morningside Col nd from there he went to Oska- ous College and finished his Theological work May 11, 1920. The plaster work on Mt. Zion A. M. E. church has been completed. This improvement makes quite a beautiful edifice. Quarterly meeting day at Mt. Zion A. M. E. was quite a success in spite of the deep snow. A large number responded to the honor roll call. The N. A. A. C. P. held their big meeting April 13. This meeting was RACE QUESTION ENTERS ATLANTA TEXT BOOK FIGHT ATTORNEY JAMES B. MORRIS Wishes to announce that in connection with his law and real estate business, he is also writing all kinds of fire insurance, and is able to furnish his many friends with the best protection obtainable at a particularly low rate. Insure your house and furniture to-day. Phone W. 718 907 Walnut St. New History Proposed for Schools Said to be Unfair to South Atlanta, Ga., April 23—Charging that Beard's and Bagley's "The History of the American People" is unfair in its treatment of the Negro question, magnifies the northern heroes in the Civil war and is repugnant to the people of the south, a bitter fight against its adoption as a text book in the Atlanta public schools was made before the board of education last week by General Nathan B. Forrest, com­pany of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans in the South, and John Ashley Jones, community leader in the local camp. The Atlanta chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy also protested through a communication. Caused Fight Last Year. "The History of the American People" is the same one that provoked a fight on the part of Superintendent Dykes when the board was considering the adoption of a history textbook last year. Mr. Dykes had copies of the revised edition at the meeting and stated to the board that in its present form he considered the book acceptable as a quite a success. Mr. Walter R. White, the speaker of the evening and assistant secretary of national gave a most interesting address on the National work, its purpose and its aims. A large number of Albia people were present at this meeting. Mr. Eugene Bailey and Miss Etta Scarey of Iowa Wesleyan college were week end visitors in the city. Mr. J. T. Henderson of Bloomfield, Iowa who is spending a few days with relatives and friends in the city are visiting Williams are the proud parents of a baby son. We are sorry to lose one of the residents of our city, Mr. and Mrs. Dan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan will make their future home in Galesburg. The Doreas Sewing circle was entertained by Mrs. Ruth Black, midday. Mr. Wendell Johnson and wife left for Florida. The Misses Lenora and Edith Williams and Constance E. Downey were hostess to a number of friends at the Masonic hall Friday April 16. A pleasant evening was passed with music. Delicious refreshments were served. Miss Constance E. Downey left for Moberly, Mo. Saturday. After visiting friends and relatives there she will carry her nursing course at S.C. Louis hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Downey and daughter, Margaret Elizabeth have returned to St. Paul after a week's visit with her. Mrs. and Mrs. M. Downey. Ida Davis, agent. Y.W.C.A. In spite of the inclement weather which prevailed all week, the opening ceremonies at the Tenth street Y. W. C. A. center were quite a success. On Sunday afternoon the vespers were in charge of the religious committee of which Mrs. J. L. Thompson is chairman, H. H. Coggesshall of the central Y. W. C. A. was the principle speaker. On Monday night the women of Des Moines had charge of the meeting. Mrs. Jessye E. McClain presided. Tuesday night was young peoples and a large number of young people participated in the recreational program. The men had charge of the program on Wednesday night. Refreshments were served at all of these meetings by the social committee. The various corps of the G. R.'s held their regular meetings at the center this week. High school girls will have a social hour at the center Monday afternoon immediately after school. Vespers Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p. m. Join the W. W. C. A. Join the Y. The membership committee will hold their regular meeting at the center Monday night. After their regular meeting at the center last Friday night, the B. U. G. U. girl's adjourned to the "movies." Rice for Ink Stains. Wash the stained article, using boiled rice instead of soap, and then rinse in clear water. 10 The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west textbook for Atlanta children, although admitting that in his opinion there may be one or two statements with regard to the Negro that ought to be changed. Referred to "Jim Crow" Cars. The same thing was said by Miss Rusha Wesley and Miss Lamar Joter, two of the committee. Miss Wesley said that she found the history referred to the south as having "Jim Crow" and that she did not believe some people in the south do not believe in educating the Negro. These are truths, she said. Miss Blanche Campbell, eliminating supervisor of schools, stated that the book is "pedagogically good." In the topic of the revolutionary period, General Forrest said twenty-five pages are devoted to men of the north and only one page to southern men. Mr. Jones declared that the author treats the Negro question in the most offensive way, and that in its accounts of the Civil war there are glaring mis takes all the way through. He read an extract from one of its chapters which he called "vicious" and said other parts were "rotten." Jack Johnson Favors Lower California Development Jack Johnson Favors Lower California Development Mexican, April 6- In an interview here last night with J. N. Littlejohn, Jack Johnson, the world renowned pugilist, stated in most emphatic terms that Mexico was the country for the Mexican arts. "All of Mexico affords vast opportunities for liberty, happiness and prosperity for millions of colored Americans. No part of the Republic offers greater inducements than does the peninsula of Lower California. I think Mexico is the most beautiful Land & Development company is the greatest forward step yet made by our people." Y. M. C. A. NOTES. A big public meeting all members and friends of the Crookner street branch Y. M. C. A. will be held Saturday night May 1 at Union Congregational church. This is the annual meeting of the association when eighteen men must be chosen by all eligible members. Come make your choice and cast your vote. The Y. M. C. A. summer camp for boys is ready for occupancy. The camp will be held and instructive vacation. From July 19-27 inclusive will be our period. Men, come to our Sunday afternoon meeting Sunday at 3:30 o'clock. Good singing led by Dr. W. H. Lorory. Rev. George W. Robinson will speak. Moving pictures Saturday night at X M. C. A. at Ten o'clock at 30 o'clock for the benefit of boys summer camp. Admission ten cents. Y. W. dandvialibISD mfewcwfwy DANCING Saturday Evening April 24th, Masonic Hall 11th & Center Sts Featuring Geo. Bell of St. Joe,Mo. Celebrated Jazq'Violinist With Dysart's Syncopated Jazz Orchestra Welcome All TO STAGE PAGEANT. As a special feature of the general conference that will be held in this city the entire month of May, there will be staged at the city auditorium sixteen pageants one of which will be made up of representatives of Colored people, therefore all persons interested in showing the development of the race are asked to be present on Saturday evening at eight o'clock at W. W. center at Tenth and Center街. -~ pabilabed everr Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Dee ‘Moines, Lows. Office is Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mi streeta Phone Walnut 899. Eatered st the Post Office of Des Moines, Tows, as Second Class matter. SMERALD E.MASH____:____Managing Editor " SusscRirTioN RATES: fo any part of the United States ond year, postage paid ——91.50 Bh ra a nn 75 Display, inch pecrters 4.50 Beading otices, por line 22m Contrast rates given upon applications. AD Advertisements paid for in advance. ‘All matter should be addressed to THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY. Des Moines, lowa. ‘Weekly news letters must be received not later than ‘Wednesday of each week. erg narra arash ail We are sorry to learn that as soon as Industry is interpresing = peace terms of wages. It is true that wages must be adjusted to the range of prices, Man cannot live on promincs, ‘an fall ing prices are still at best only promises. But let us not forget that wages are always a borden on socicty—a burden that must be cheerfully bron when just- imposed, An honest day’s work must te paid for by an honest, that is to say, a just wage, But the demands now made by labor for inereased wages are unjust, they eover too much. The unskilled worker and the skilled as well should be protected by insurance against accident, sickness, old age, and unemployment. ‘These are the prin- cipal items in the program of welfare legislation. They should be provided by the state through taxation, for they lie outside the field of profit-yielding enterprise. But [ would not have you suppose that I favor paternal government. To avoid this and at the same time to secure to labor the needed protection, the government should call to its aid the chosen representatives of all the parties in interest, seeking their ad Viee but reserving to itself the power to act. Lineoln said, ‘*No man is good enough to govern another man with- out his consent,’? and we may add, in dealing with the industrial problems of today, no’ group of men is wise enongh to determine the rights of an- other gronp without its advice and the advice of all concerned, POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMEN?S. ——— i ‘©. W. Ehoads. ©, W. Rhoads candidate for county anditor, Twelve years deputy auditor. Bubject to Republican primaries. Sen a en ee emma : J. G. Cooke. J. G. Cook,, now first deputy county auditor, republiean-eandidate for county auditor, Polk county, subject to June primaries, Your vote will be appre: ciated. aS John W. Stewart, John W. Stewart, for sheriff of Polk county, a friend of every man, rich or poor. Subject to Republican primaries. ee Charles Saverude. Charles Savernde, Republican candi Ante for sheriff of (Polk county, Lowa. eee ‘Homer Thompson. Candiate for coroner, subject to Rep- ubliean primaries. During the sickness and death of Clande Koons I did the work as a IJnitice of the Peace (sub- stitute) and understand it thoroughly pha is aaaeae ae ‘W, 8. Manbeck. Vote for W. 8, Manbeck for sheriff of Polk county subject to Republican primaries June 7. ‘Ww. M, Hammill. _W. M. Hammill announces his can- didaey for county treasurer subject to Republican primaries June 7, 1920. —— eee — James B. Weaver T hereby announce my candidacy for re-election as. state representative sub- ject to the approval of the Republican vatues ok Palm caonte. WATERLOO ITEMS. Rev, Boyd delivered two very good sermons Sunday upon Gideon, ‘In the niorning his sermon was based upon God’s aid toward Gideon. Mrs. Janie Thornton, Mr. Caesar Rob. irson and Mrs. Amanda Lacy are on the sick list, Mrs. Lacy was taken to the ®t, Francis hospital Sunday afternoon for an operation, Mr, John Robey is quarantined for small pox in the home of Mrs. Susie Hoosman. 324 Cottage street. Miss Jose Davis and Mr. Joe Daniels were united in holy matrimony Sunday afternoon, Rev. Boyd officiating. We wish them a long happy and prosperous life, Mrs M, F. Fields returned last week from her trip in Buxton. Mrs. W. B. Arch is visiting relatives in Kansas. ‘The Garrison Novelty orchestra made their first appearance Monday April 19. They rendered a splendid program, Be- tween each intermission refreshments were served, ‘The program was appre- ciated by a very large audience, Seott J. Mardis is musical Girector aside from the numbers given by the orchestra, vocal solos were rendered. The Garrison Novelty orchestra is composed of young men and is making a record to be proud of. The members represent some of the best talent in our city among onr race. Let us boost them with heart-felt fervor at every appearance. CURED HER FITS Mrs. Pau, Gram, residing at 916 Fourth Street. Milwaukee, Wis., recently gave out the following statement: “I had suffered with Fits (Epilepsy) for over fourteen years. Doctors and medicine did me no good. It seemed that I was beyond all hope of relief, when at last T secured a prepara- tion that cured me sound and well. Over ten years have passed and the attacks have not re- tuned. I wish everyone who suffers from this terrible disease would write to L:Lepso, 194 Island ‘Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis., and ask for a bottle of the same kind of medicine which le gave me. He iaas generously promised to send it prepaid, free, “o anyone who writes him."—Adv. \ MY. PLEASANT ITEMS, Miss Dorothy Anderson is confined to her bed with sickness. Rey. WH. Clark of Keokuk, Iowa preached % fine sermon at the Buptist church jast Wednesday night. While jx the city Rev. Clark wae the guest of Bev. and Mrs. W. Jackson of X. Marion heer Bie Mageie McNeal left last werk fer Ciseagn to have ‘her eves trextes) Just Where and How Is the Money to be Spent? ay LAY SP es EA Pond A ousinessiike Answer 10 .@ businesslike Question Minin “Pree denominations cooperating in the Inter- church World Movement have budgeted their needs. No business could have done it more scientifi- cally. aeegeie.: ‘They have united to prevent the possibility of duplica- tion or waste. At least a million dollars will be saved by-the fact that thirty individual campaigns are joined in one united effort. Each denomination has arranged its budget under six main heads; 1 ROR, GRE coumcirs womx 4 ron neticious 7aamano-t RTHOME Ascorectitemsceme 4 least 12000,000children aed young under this head. Convider eniy ene, people under 25 7eare al age are em Fiveands ball millien people lathe tering American fo, any United States caonctevenrendand — feligiouetraiaing et ail Remember. MitetheRogiishioneuage: Whois ing the faith ef Washingwa and Trearey forwerd tiie vastwork of Linceln, de yeu think that America Kmericasisation ithe church dose will continue te produce Washiag- Bett Tone and Lincoln if faith dive ont ; atthe hearts of tts youth? FOR HOSPITALS AND HOMES. eas | Lives yourtbousacasefmenand 5 ASBOADE Istiensc came Brot Foe Eoarcs weawivens becaues.ot , OG, the Ovigat thirty, years, sgt ses cease, Fes cue aes Pere Sinccze. Bo Ione'as Chinn Neo only Chlldrea than they can receive: SES Deltne wilt contlaue tebe SGhits'otindia die Delgre toeit eect Brom ngHee epucation. of | Sed'Your our own ‘Scbies are pet tive 450000 Americnn students fn Safe. AChriatian decter ef teacher inctitutions et higher grade: one, seat abrocd te worting fr America hulfareig ostktutions Sounded aod a truly ue though be werked at supported by theChurches: Many ef home. these insthutlens have had nogreat endowment campaigns, but their Seeda are feet se pressing gs the 6 PREACHERS SALARIES. The Beeds of lerger schools: aod yeu © preacher ie called the forgotten Rave only tetead thet Wate alam — man,-'and well be may be. Bight Eluadatumoastomenturethevalue out of ten preachers are pald teen stthait contribation to Americe. than #20 week! Each denomination has its own detailed budget, and will administer its own funds. Your pastor has copies of the budget: examine them for yourself. In the week of April 25th-May 2nd you will be given your opportunity ' tohelp. You can do it with the full satisfaction of know- ing that every dollar of your gift has its post assigned to it in advance. Every dollar for better America and a better world. ‘When your church calls on you give—and give with your heart as well as your pocket-book. United April 25th Financial to Campaign May 2nd - World Movement The pbc arta of abe tee ae ee through the corper ation We are sorry to learn that as scop as she reached Chicago she took sick and je confined to her bed. We hope for her i speedy recovery. Rev, F. Knot, the state missionary visited the Baptist church last Thursday and preached a good sermon to an ap- peciative audience. While in, the ts was the guest of Rev. and Mrs, J. 1, Handy. Rey. George Jackson was recently called to. Lee county to preach the funeral of Mr. Frank Dauson, Rev. Jackson was accompanied by his wife, Mrs, Jackson. The Kings Daughters gave a supper last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Evertt Reed, On account of the inclement weather some were unable {0 attend but those present reported a fine time, ‘Mr. Eugene BMailey of I. W, C. sang a solo at the N. A, A. C. P.” meeting Which was held in Ottumwa reeently. He was accompanied on the piano by Miss Etta Seacy also of I, W. C. Both ofthese young people returned very much enthused over the meeting. Miss Agnes Mason left Saturday a. m, for Davenport, Iowa Miss Mason jn out in the intérest of the Florence Crittendon home for women and girls. WASHINGTON ITEMS. "The Jubilee concert given last Thurs- ‘lay evening at the Firsta United Pres- yterian church was given to a crowded House about one thousand two hundred Jae BYSTANDER eee ere rataet denn thle 1. Dd Palmer, John Shioigs and V. P. McCaulley (white) were a com- mittee who represented the other church Those men made s pernogal ekavane a sold five hundred tickets In advance. The A. M. E, chureh members feel very grateful to Mr. John Shields for sug- gesting such a worthy cause which was grand success, * ihe Program under the direction of Rev, J, Wither Morris pastor in charge, wan’ a’ splendid success and the mem: bers feel. very grateful to Rev. Norris for his untiring efforts and under his direction the young people displayed ex. cellent musical talent. as no one has ever before been suecessful in placing them before such an appreciative audi- ence in Washington. ‘Mueh credit issue to him. The pro: gram was varied consisting of solos. fuets. and quartets by the talented young people of Washington. ‘The solos were beautifully played by Mins Florenee Hall and the Jubilee mus- is by Miss Helen Motts. Phe ehureh realized $266.15. | Whieh will be used in making nec- essary repairs on the church building the A, M. E. church membership is small and appreciate the help of others. ‘The Allan Endeavor league was or- wanized Sunday evening at the A, M, E, church with the following officers: president, Elizabeth Redd; _vice-presi- dent, Raymond Hall; seeretary, Mil. dred’ Guinn; assistant secretary, Dala Belew: treasurer, Kathryn Turher: or- wanist, Florence Hall; reporter Rev, J W. Norris, Miss Sylvia Mason of Muscatine at tended the Jubilee concert last Thurs- day evening being the guest of Miss Elizabeth Redd, Mrs, A. G. Clark’ returned to her home Tuesday after visiting a few days at the James Redd home. Mrs, Emma Black departed Saturday for Delta to visit at the home of her sister Mrs, W. M. Jeffers. Sylvester Brown ie still in St. Josephs hospital but he is improving. Rey, C. R, Waters and Whalen Green have returned from Rock Island, Illinois and reports a great time at the distriet conferenee. ‘The work for the quadrie- niuim was completed, Dr. 4. J. Carey, P. E, of the Chiengo district, the Rev, J. Sterling Moore, pastor of Pilgrim ErOKUK ITEMS. Rest Baptist church and Rev. N. J. Me Cracken, P. E, of the Keokuk district A. M. E. connection are all at Hot Springs Arkansas. The first and last ‘are resting up getting ready for the general conference and Rev. Moore is fe be gone fora month to take absolute eet according to jnstruetions from his doctor and all expect to see him return in perfect health. ‘ ‘The musie program on Sunday night under the management of Mrs, Anna Holmes as gre all other of her efforts, ‘a decided success, The pastor, Rev. C. R, Waters is very grateful for this effort. ‘The Japanese weeding at Pilgrim Rest chureh on Thursday night under the management of Mrs, M. E, Moore was splendidly attended aud’ highly appreciated and thre were at Teast twenty-five characters in it, Miss Elizabeth Rose witl visit 2 sick sister at Louisiana, Mo. a few days this week, ‘Mrs, Mollie South will visit relatives ‘and friends in Milan, Mo., this week, Dr. W, H. Harper ‘spent Sunday in Iowa. City but was back at his post Monday. Mrs, W. H, Harper was called te Washington, D.C, on account of the illness of hier father, Mrs. Hams of Missouri is seriously sick in Graham hospital, The beautiful boaquet which was used at the National association meeting of the Keokuk ‘branch was sent to her at the soliutation of Mr. Whalen Green, It had already been presented to the president of the local Association, the Rev. J. Sterling Moore. Miss Nevada Grigsby Brown of Chi- cao is visiting the folks here at home a few days. Her brother Glenn is ser- icuxly ill with stomaeh trouble but appears better. The Keokuk branch of the N, A. A. © P- is greatly indebted to the People’s Institute band for its services in help- ing make the Walter ©, White, assist- ant secretary of the N. A, A.C. P. re- ception the great sucess it was. The People's Institute band will give its Annual booster entertainment at Bethel A. ME, chureh May 3, Let’s £0. , ‘Mrs, Jannetta Morton is becoming quite prominent in the line.of elocution Her, renditfons, are fine and especially 'is she fine on Dunbar selections, Keo- kuk should be justly proud of its art- ists in the several fields. ‘The large donars on the purse for the Rev. J, Sterling Moore vacation trip were Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Smith and seven dollars was their amount, Lut the members and friends in general contributed nicely, G. D. Foster and Thomas Jefferson (both deacons of the church) ‘deserve special mention. Many. will contribute yet and desire desire their donations Sent to him at Hot Springs, Arkansas. | The next big event in the file of ‘Methodism is the general conference at St, Louis next month, Rev. C. R. Waters and many members and friends will attend, ‘The stewards of the chureh lave a plan on foot to aid the pastor in going there. Many are going to see Dr. Waiter Sampson Brooks elected to the bishopric, ‘This is already a fore- gone conclusion, Mrs. Mollie Thomas and Mrs. Fred Holmes are able to be out again, also Mrs. Mannie Bryant and their many friends ave proud of it, Mrs. Cornelia Tebean has not felt so well for several days, neither has Louise Martin but both seem to be improving. Ralph and John Pickett of Monroe City have: been visiting Mrs, Hayden Johnson, John Pickett is now in Burl- ington, Towa. Miss John D. Howard after visiting jhor sister Mesdames Earl Taylor and Reginald South for two weeks has re- turned to her home in Shelbyville.Mo, ‘Mr, and Mrs. Davis have purchased fA home on Morgan street and are now occupying it. ‘The property at 1211 Morgan street belonging to Mr. and Mrs, George Ashby is heing repaired and will wear a new stucco coat. : 5 ‘NS WR nu en C i J % ee SA if be nut HA ® bass ae eZ er nee gt Leas =U HA Hal Be SS fate epEEE ee any tia aeereti | psane Cee Neri FE] = elle libechet et tte Srila! / cles eee ——— Oo ———__ 4 AL SSS BE | 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 : pee Come PORT EOUEGE | a “Dept. A-5’, aT Mr. and Mrs, Sam Webster have mov~ ed from. the John Henderson property on Concert to Blgndeau street. Theodore Bailey expects to go to Asgyles to. be with his uncle George Fowler this summer on the farm. The Easter program at | 17 street ‘church was highly appreciated by the who attended. To Sbuscribers This is to notify our many subseri yen ‘that our representative, Mr. Robert D Durr will visit the following tities it the interest of our valuable paper and we do sincerely hope each and every: One will be prepared to meet him, We have endeavored to give our readers a better paper, the past six mouths and if you wish to have it continue to im prove, please give us your support by paying up in full. Help us to build up your paper and make it a wonder. ‘You will note that most of the other papers have raised their rates, but we have been trying to give you a better paper on the same old rates, You am show. us your appreciation by paying Mr, Durr promptly and we will do. the rest, We have your wants and interests at heart, ‘Our representative will be in Osevoln aut Creston Thursday April 26, Bedford Friday 23, Clarinda, Saturday and Sun day, the 24 and 25, Shenandoah and Red Ouk Monday the 26, Couneil Bluffs ‘Tuesday and Wednesday the 27 and 28; Omaha Nebraska Thursday and Friday 29 and 30; Sionx City Saturday May 1; Ft. Dodge, Tuesday May 4; Boone, ‘Thursday May 6: Ames Friday May 7, Please rally to our cause —Bystander Publishing company. WAGON ITEMS. | Miss Lueillie and Miss A. \rewks entertained at Sunday dinner the fol lowing: Mr. Willard Carteer, Mr. B. Gipson, Lauarnee Carter and H, Pollard, Misses Trene Howard, Miss 0. L, Neal Miss Pollard, Edith Ham, A nice time was spent. The ralley was given at Vine and Broadway Baptist church and $69 was raised. ‘The young preacher of W. C. was ordean, Mr. Ross Brent, Mr. Hodriek, J_L, Williams and_E, Buekner. Mrs, Mary D. Tolbert the Nationa! Fred Toriner club leader will lecture ay the A.M, E, Methodist ehureh, Ap ri 23, Mise Ressie Wallace and Mr. Ben Wallace and wife spent Sunday even: ing in Macon, Mrs. Murtle Oliver and Mrs, Bessie Grant is visiting in the city. ‘Miss Gussie Jones entertained last week Mr, L. B. Anderson, Miss Teen Quinn, N. 1, Webster, L. Grant and others, Mr. L. B. Anderson served supper te the new ordained preacher at Vine and | Tiroatwag. Rapist einen, er PAUL A.M.E CHURCH NOTES. Preaching service, 10:4 a, m., clu’ 12m, Sunday school 1:30 p.m. “Moth- er’s program 5 p.m. Paper subject: {Che problems of. punishment,’? “Con: tralto solo, Mrs, (, E, Pemberton, dis: cussion of the topic, its frequent pnn- ishment good for children, Mrs. Bowles, do all children require punishment, Mrs. Mayweather, lo parents take advantage of their superior strength, in punishing Mrs, F, Dixon, What connection is there between punishment and fear, Mrs. Stovall, how does fear hinder physical and moral developement, Mrs, Mary Shaw, Song adj, Mrs, Helen Brown Henry president, Mus. Ethel Williams, seere- tary, Mrs. Maudie R. Birt, program ehaitman, ‘The Gleanres Rally May 0. The S$. L, Birt club has issued one COLDS breed and i Spread INFLUENZA KILL THE COLD AT ONCE WITH BILV’S cast aun BRO! Standard cold remedy fc sate aaa vot na ‘Money, back if a. A @- Syme ea (At All Deas Steves ‘thousand invitations to the reception ‘April 29 tendered in honor of pastor Birt's departure for general conference, St Louis, Mo, Mrs. Izora Mackey, pres, Mrs. Izora Ewing secretary. The Easter rally has reached the $2,700 mark. ‘Mrs, Lizzie Thomas reported $100 and ‘her husband G, M. Thomas $100 also, Mrs, Thomas is the popular president of the Altar Guild, Mr, T. is president of the Usher’s board, y St. Pant boasts of a large umber of capable women who can bring things to pass, Genius of every diseription was displayed in the rally eampaign— wit, wisdom, culinary aecomplishments artistic tastes, ete. ‘The pastor thanks one and all for the interest. manifested and the. sue- cess achieved. Next month, May, will be a ‘busy month for the members who will help entertain the stranger. St. Paul in the name of the big-heart- ed pastor, Rev. 8, L, Birt and large hearted and loyal membership of over fourteen hundred souls bids the Metho: dist Episcopal general conference, wel- come to her church, homes aud hearts. | Bome of the gréatest Negro churches men_in America will be in Des Moines | during the month of May. ‘The African Methodist general con- ferenee will probably be the most im- portant the chureh has had for many years. “Wilberforee is cleared ofall indebted- Pastor Birt who received an over- whelming vote from his brethern of the Chieago conference on last Septem- ber willrepresenthis _ emfwypemwyfp her will represent his conference on the general conference floor. He stands [for the election of three bishops, better support of mission preachers and_will support Rev, A, J. Carey the polished churehman and’statesman of the race in the race for bishop. Dr. Birt will offer a resolution for the ‘strengthening of the presiding el- der’s system which will mean much to our western work, < Dr. Birt has traveled throughont the church, is a close student of men and affairs, a parliamentarian and an aggres- sive constructive churchman. He leaves May 1 for the sent of the general eon- ference, St, Louis, Missouri, ‘The ;African Methodist church has four edaferences, church conferenee-lo- cal quarterly conference, distriet con- ference, annual conference and general conference, ‘Brother Robert Bruce. a member of St. Paul for thirty years died at. his home, Tuesday April 19 and will be bur- ied from St. Paul Sunday at 2p. m. ‘The G, A. R, Doric lodge and the Grand Commandry’ will be in line. Pastor Birt will deliver the eulogy, ‘The Chureh Bell, the official organ of St. Paul has grown to sueh an extent until it is necessary to have a business manager. Mrs, Albert Gaiter, president of the Willing Workers lib will the place, She will collect and receipt you and solieit adds, Ring Walnut So or ae f: aera SCI RCERNC , =: een os Saye Resarceae toanar mam 1 pencmcuaaa as ‘ OP OS Shes Taree eg EO Piocrgerianssstcoe SSSR Ns Weccmne inet. = ee "ig Erte pop i i ) 7 OFGETS AVE PYACEA Vere Ce THRE aR AI pa Sr ck ae ar A a TS RR ATHLETIC BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks % Shoe Shining 919 Center 0, WELDON & STONE BEOS., Props. ©, M. B. CHURCH. Question: Where do they worship? Answer: In the Congregatiorial church. northwest corner of Tenth and Park streets. % te LOOK FOR THE SIGN, ‘Were you ever a member of this chureht If so why not come and wor- ship with us now? We ask all members and friends of the C. M. E. church to meet with us each Sabbath as we have a message, from God to you—R. P. Tyler, En A New Soft Water Phone D. 572 Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 853 6th Ave. ei eipieresenein meena —————————— FOWLER BROS. Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Mottois ‘‘Service” THE FAMOUS Iowa Cleaning Co. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Hats Cleaned and Re-blocded Shining Parlors for , Ladies and Gents. Auto Delivery Service 414 E.Walnut St. Phone M.{462 CHAS. 0. WHITE, Mer. Cone TO McCree’s Drug Store For ~ Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grow- er, Kashmir Preparations, High Broun Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs... - Prompt Mail Order Service. ith and Center St, Des Moines Market 1485 WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist. - CITY NEWS Furniture almost new at a reasonable price, Two beds with springs and mat- tresses. Two dresses one ice box, one pitcher bowl and jar. Call red 7197. PERSONALS A few daya ago, through the assist- ance of Attorney 8, Joe Brown, Dr. J. A, Jefferson closed a deal for the property at 1207 Center strect. Mr. L, J, Shelton spent several Nays this week in Sioux City, Iowa visiting his son, Mr. W, W. Russell of Clinton, Iowa attended ‘the state Republican couven- tion in session here Thursday. He was ‘a delegate from the second Congression- al district. Mrs. Helen Ricks Merritt who avpear- ed in recital at St. Paul A, M. E_ was the house guest of Miss Adah Hyde while in the city, Mr. R, N. Hyde and Mr, Blbert R. Hall were door keepers at the repub- liean state convention .held at the Col- iseum Thursday. : Mrs, Claude Harris received the bad news of the death of ber father which oceured this week in Chicago, Rev. G, W. Robinson spent several daya this week in Minneapolis on busi- ness, Mr. W. Hicronymous who was quite ill last week is able to be up and out again. Mrs, Hannah Porter of Chicago, Il- Uinois spent the week end in the city last _week visiting her brother and sis- ter Mr. and Mrs, Sam Winnerow. Mrs. Olivia’ De Van of 1336 East Nineteenth strect has heen quite sick at her home the past week. She is reported some better at this time, Mr, D, M. Morrison of Cedar Falls, Towa was in the city this week the guest of Rev, J. E, Roberts, 2520 Sixth avenue, Rehersals have started for a two act comedy ‘Mr, Bob’? to be presented the latter part of May for’ the benefit of the B. ¥. P. U. of Corinthian Bap- tist church of which Mrs. H. R, Graves is president, Mr. E, R. Hall is general manager and supervisor of the play whieh is being coached by Miss Rhoda Reed, a graduate of Drake college of Dramatic Art, REV. LILES PREACHES SUNDAY, Rev. E. A, Liles who has recently accepted the’ pastorate of Union Con- gregational church will preach his open- ing sermon Sunday at 11 a m, Vespers will be held ‘at 6:45 p. in. All. members and friends are cordially invited to be peesent,. The Carnation club gave a surprise party in honor of Miss Dorothy May Quail Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Willie Booker, ‘The evening was sient in conversation and games at the close of whieh the bride was presented with a miscellaneous shower of useft’ gifts, Refreshments were served and an altogether enjoyable evening was spent. ————— Water and gas, Price $1700 $200 down $20 per month call: James B. Morris Phone W. 718 907 Wal. St. Do You. Need Money? We arrange loans quickly and strictly -privately on farnithre, pianos, and other personal .prop- erty, without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and repr us in easy monthly payments. Write call or phone us for prompt, con- fidential and courteous service, Des [loines Loan Co. DES MOINES LOAN <O. Established 1904 g12 Centnry Bldg. Wal. 1486 17 Walivt Street Over Frankels’ Crothing Store. Wade? saat see Svea ies 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 in small monthly or week payment s : See us today. | nM. ALIBER & CO. 312 5 Utica Bldg. Market 693 FOR SALE. PERSONALS SOCIAL. Rede eho rho hehe she ehe oho oho eho eh ofr age 1 ease Goss wenpnre. A beautifully appointed wedding of the week was that of Miss Dorothy May Quail, neice of Mr, und Mrs, ©. Hayes and Mr. Werter Gross of this city. which was solemized Wednesday. eve- ning April 20 at the Maple street chureh Rev. S. Bates officiating. Preceding the ceremony Mrs, Howard Kelso sang ‘“O Promise Me’? Promptly at eight o'clock the bridal party entered. the church to the strains of Mendelshon’s wedding march played by Mrs. 8, Bry: ant, The ribbon bearers, Misses | Jose- Phine Campbell and Vern Henry streteh. e¢ the blue and white ribbons that formed the aisle for the bridal, party, ‘The Messrs. Stone and Edwards, Bd: mond and Thomas entered first followed by the brides’ maids, Misses M. Jones, Ward H. Jones, Miller. and’ Stone, Little Josephine’ Davis, in a dainty white organdy frock as flower ‘irl seattered flower petals along the path- way of the bride who was beautifully gowned in white baronet satin with pearl trimmings. Her long tulle veil Was arranged’ in cap fashion and was held-in place by a wreath of orange blossoms, She carried an arm bouquet of. brides roses and swect peas. The bride was attended by Miss Thelma Bhodes as honor maid who wore georg- ote erepe with a colonial corsage bou- quet, The bride was met at the altar by the groom and hisgbest man, Mr, Ernest C, Robinson. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors where the happy couple received the congra- tulations of their friends, The brides tuble had_ax its centerpiece the beauti- ful wedding cake which was decorated with the name of the bride and groom /Many beautiful and useful presents were received, ‘Mr. and Mrs, Gross will he at home to their fiends at 2243 Garficld avenue. Miss Margaret Roberts was hostess to the Mary church Terretl club Mon- day, evenins at the home of Mrs Lulu MeCree. The evening was spent in the discussion of imnortant business. The next meeting will he Monday April 26 with Mrs, Johnnie Shaw as hostess. The -Calander lub met Friday Avril 16 with Mrs, Pearl Brown, 1223 Me- Kinley street and Tuesday April 24 with Mrs, E. 1, Burdette, 1719 Walker, ‘The Callanan Industrial club met Wednesday ffternoon with Mrs. 8. W. Warden, The next meeting. will be with Mrs, Henry West 1212' Center street, The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art elub met Tuesday ‘afternoon with Mrs. George Law. ‘The next meeting will be Tues: day April 27 with Mrs.” GW. Scott. 981, Twenty-fourth street. The N.C. N, Dz Art club met with Mrs, J. H Mayweather 1086 Fourteenth street. The next meeting will he with Mrs, Brewer. ‘The Home Makers league will meet Tuesday April 27 at the Protection home. All members are urged to. be present by order of the president, Mrs. ‘Mary Manning | The Community center activities are growing very fast, The sewing classes are doing. fine. Mra, J. H. Hamilton and Mrs, George C. Young in charge The sewing classes are open every af. ternoon from one to three o’elock, All women are invited. Mrs, Young has a elass with La Chicoas Feliz elub Mon- day evening and is elated with their progress, All girls are invited, Monday evening April 26 at 7:30 p. m, the regular monthly get-to-gether meeting will be held. A splendid pro- gram, each club being represented. The two musical denartments’ will give snecial numbers under the diree- tion of Mrs. H.W. Hughes and Miss Anna Griffith, | Everybody invited. We -are mitch impressed with the Calander Progressive club that has just recently organized. Mrs, MeCam, group leader. LIBERTY ROYAL HOUSE BANQUET, In spite of the jnelement weather. the banquet given b& the Liberty Royal and a sumptous three course hyucli#on House Tuesday evening was well attend- ed, Covers were laid for fifty guests was served, Too mueh praise eannot be given to the Royal committee who 80 ereditably served.—W, Hieronymous, clairman, BORN, ‘To Mr. and Mrs, Grafton Roan, a girl. CLUB HONORS REV. 8S, lL. BIRT. The 8 L. Birt club have issued ivi tations for a reception in honor of the pastor Rev. S, L.. Birt of St. Paul A. M. E. church who leaves soon to attend the general conference at St, Louis, Mo., asa delegate, The receytion will take place Thursday evening April 29 at the chureh. A large number present to do honor to Rev. Birt, PREACHES FAREWELL SERMON! The Rev. M, Toomey of the Unron Baptist chureh will preach his fare: well sermon on Sunday April 25, A reception will be giver in his honor on Tuesday May 11, NOTICE ©. C, Johnson, grand custodian of the Iowa’ jurisdietion A, FP, & A, M. expresses his highest appreciation’ for the hospitality extended him while on his official visit with Deeator and Key- stone lodges, While in Sioux City he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Mansfield Askew. While in Clarinda fe was the guest of Mr, and Mrs. R, T, Lane at the Busy Bee hotel of whieh Mr, Lane is the sole owner and proprietor. He was also the guest of a touring party under the supervision of Mr. George Tones all of which was a source of Pleasure and inspiration. EO The Franklin school and Crocker Jan- jor high will give a drill iv the Suiday school room on May 3, Allen Btar girl's chorus will sing, Auspices Moun- tain Climbers club: The ‘Bystander ATTRA COMMUNITY CENTER. NOTICE INTER-CHURCH MOVE- MENT IS RAY OF HOPE IN THE FAR EAST Protestant ant tates of the Church are Showing Much Enthusiasm | “It the churches in every county in lowe will team together, and make @ thorough county canvass,” seye E. C. Wolcott, regional director of the In- terchurch World» Movement, “there wil be more enthusiasm among the men who do not attend church, than there has been in the past. “The Protestant men outside the church are showing tremendous en- Yhusiasm. i “A Billy Sunday gospel team or ganization in cooperation with over- seas members of the American legion are planning to cover every scifeol- house in one of the Iowa counties, and will challenge every service man in that county as the last battle and the great victory fight. “The churches in the county are going to miss their one great oppor- tunity, if they do not enlist members of the American legion. “Bishop Morrison of the Episcopal diodese of lowa gave a great address at the county conferences and will Join in a speaking tour in favor of the movement. “Sherwood Eddy, International ¥. M. C. A. secretary, just home from the Far East, spoke to 300 men at Daven- port, Iowa, and sald that ‘the Inter- church World Movement was the only optimistic note of hope in the Far Wast, and that it fs up to the churches to prove our war ideals were real.” “China has only one large univers- ity and students must come from the distant eastern provinces and from western provinces to attend this one large center of learning. ‘The name White Cross Service was agreed upon at a meeting this week of the National Board of Re- view, composed of official representa. tives of the thirty denominational boards cooperating in the Inter- church World Movement, Welfare work among the million and a half migrant workers in the United States, men and women: whose live- Ithood ig won by temporary work at seasonal jobs, bas been given a dis- ‘tinetlye mame by the Interchurch World Movement, now making- sur- veys of this migratory army, in the designation “White Cross Service.” In the harvest fields of the middle west, the Interchurch welfare work will be known as the White Cross Harvest Service and in the cannery sections the work will be known as the White Cross Cannery Service. Similarly, as further ramifications of the work are agreed upon, the White Cross Service will be carried to other parts of the country where the mt grant worker passes and repasses year by year. World Movement is a great spirit, who is eager to be clothed in flesh and blood and walk among men, turn. ing their faces to the future, instill- ing right, breathing hope and lend- ing courage. No nation in bistory ever had such an opportunity as fs presented to this country at this time, and the fight is on to see whether Christ or Mammon shall win, This welfare service {s based up- on actual needs, discovered through the surveys of the Interchurch World Movement, the basis for the forthcoming drive for $336,777,572, April 26 to May 2, when thirty of the strongest denominations in the Unit: ed States will join forces in an en- deavor to raise this vast sum for meeting the situation at home and abroad. The expenses of the White Cross Service will be met out of this great general 1920 fund. All thinking people realize that the Program of “Jesus Christ, if pressed to its fulfillment, comprehends a much wider basis of life than yet put into operation by the churches. It is In precisely this forward march that the churches must lead us in the present universal quest which fs to bring on the Kingdom of God among men. As Jesus gave His life for others, the church is being called to reproduce thfs law of life today. The {ssue-is so tremendous that un- der tt the churches of America will make or break in a comparatively short time. ‘The Interchurch Movement is mak- ing intensive studies of the army of @ quarter of a million harvest hands who work their way annually from Texas to the Canadian border; the army of lumberjacks and loggers in this country; the sheep shearers of the Rocky Mountains; the 20,000 men, women and children who work each spring and summer in the fruit and vegetable cannery industries in Dela- ware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York, and the homeless, vote- less. men engaged in railroad con- struction and similar occupations be- yond the pale of civilization. - NOTES . js Something You Can Call Your Own A Business Worth While: The American Co-operative Investment Co. has been in operation over six months, and \ has shown by its word that colored people can do business collectively. Now that spring has come business will be better than ever, Besides your trade we are anxious to interest you in promoting the Com- é pany. Stock may be purchased at ten dollars per share, When visitors come to town’ you point this place out as one of the colored buiness houses of Des Moines. The purchase by you of one or more shares of stock will enable you to say “onr business” and a real credit to Des Moines You Can Do Your Part By: Phoning or writing for information about f ’ stock, by teJling others of the business and by trading at the store. American Co-operative Investment Co. Inc. t 919 Center Street Des Moines, lowa JOHN L. THOMPSON ATTY -AT-LAW REAL ESTATE A SPECIALTY ‘ Buy Sell and Rent Property} Room 202 Watrous Block 6th and Mulberry AGENTS. WANTED! made selling PROF. KELLY MILLER’S new $3 to $12 Per Day Progress of Colored People TESTERS Tessesey Desctictcaey toca’ ead ta argon cated as ace tay. AUSTIN JENKINS COMPANY, 625 Minth Strest,© WASHINGTON, D. C. MARNE MEMORIAL POSTER ee a tag 5 ee rs A ye Ru c n m Peat MD at rE 9 gy ee SM Ras i, Se Cd Tor <a Oe NOTICE. The regular monthly Conclave of King Solomon Guild No. 4, Heroines of the Templar Crusades, will be held in the palace at North Star Masonic tem- ple, Friday evening May 7 at 8 o'clock Al members are. urged to. attend.— By order, Anna F, Cousin, Captain. OBITUARY, Mr, Robert Bruce, a first cousin of the kite Senator B. K, Bruce and one of Des Moines oldest and most highly res- pected colored citizens passed away at his residence No. 613 Raccoon street, ‘Tuesday evening about 11:30, surround: ed by members of his family and of the Masonic fraternity, and after hav- ing lived out more than his three score and ten, Deceased was a yeteran of the Civil war, a member of Crocker Post of the Grand Army, of the Republic as welll as of Dorie lodge A. PF, & A, M,, chap- ter of Royal Arch Masons and King Solomon Commandery of Knights Temp- lar, Funeral services will be held Sunday afternom at 2 o'clock from St. Paul A.M. B, chureh of which he was 2 member and wil be in charge of Dorie lodge, the members of which are re. quested to meet at their hall on Bast Seventeenth and Des Moines streets promptly at 12 07clock noon, ST. PAUL A. M, E, SUNDAY SCHOOL St. Paul A. M_ EB, Sunday school was well-attended Sunday April 18 in. spite ‘of the unfavorable weather which show- ‘ed their interest in the lesson and a de- fete rset ate of France gave for their country’s gift to the United States—the Statue of Liberty —so will American school children contribute “one cent and upward” for “America’s Gift to France," a monu- mental statue by Frederick Mac- Monnies, the noted American sculptor. Mr, MacMonnies ts contributing his services toward the monument which, It is estimated, will cost $250,000. ‘The poster shown herewith, is by Al- bert Sterner, noted American portralt painter. It typifies the tribute which this country will pay to the French through the Marne monument. The poster will be displayed in cities, towns, and villages, and will designate many of the places avhere contributions may be made during the week of March 22—a free-will offering, in which numbers of contributors, rather than size of contributions, will be sought from school children and others, * Contributions are now being receiv- ed at National Headquarters, 150 Nas- sau street, New York, by Charles H. Sabin, president of one of New York's largest trust compunies, who is treas- urer of the fund. ‘The semoriul will be erected at R. N. Hyde & Son Co. 8a1 13th Street Dealers in REAL ESTATE We have a large number of places for sale and houses to rent. Phone W. 6254 sire to see the school go. | The schvol wis catechised by ex- ‘superintendent C,B, Woods who broucht out many instrictive and interesting points. ‘Two adult classes are being lorganized, They will be in operation beginning Sunday. ‘There classes will ‘be one for young married women and [the “other for women of more mature ‘age, ‘These classes have been asked ‘for’, Let the good work go on and why stow it the married men ask for a class. Men don't let the women lead. Phe subject, of the lesson for Sun- lday is Ruth’s wise choice found in uth 1:14.22, Golden text, “Thy people shall be ay people, and thy God my God, Ruth 1:15. | CARD OF THAKS We thank our relatives and | friends who so ki ndly assisted us iand for the beautiful floral tri- butes, during the illness and death of our father, Wesley 2. | Johnon. | Bert W. Johnson Nellie M. Johuson Mr. and Mrs Wilson JRIAL POSTER ] ~ S 2 ee” ‘ngeces Oa: UE TR Ps oe i ere Pad | The ee Gage © i bbe eee ee Sa a \ ee | a Pretty New York Schéol Girl Helps Spread Appeal for Pennies for “America’s Gift to France.” Meaux, on the Marne, and will rival in size and grandeur of design the Statue of Liberty. ```markdown ``` IOWA NEWS OSCHEOLA ITEMS. St. Paul A. M. E. church. Another Easter has come and gone and instead of the usual song of birds and blooming flowers we had the snow and cold but with it all the Easter spirit lived in the hearts of those who braved the snow and storm of the day. Our morning service was well-attended and we enjoyed the presence of the Lord. Sunday school programme at 8 p. m. in charge of Supt. officers and teachers. Members of the church give us a good program which we cannot give them too much praise. A church conference, Clark county was held at the M. E. church Wednesday, April 7 at 10 a. m. Delegates represent the several protestant churches of the country were present. The program of the day was directed by the district team of the Inter-church world movement which has for its object the evangelization of the world. Members of the team who were pres ent were Rev. F. H. Groom, Des Moines Rev. F. S. Carryl, Winterset; Rev. O. C. Clifford, C. W. Rev. Wm. F. Thomson, Oceola. A large number of delegates and friends were also in attendance. Mr. J. H. Hurtt of Ottumwa, Iowa We indeed sympathize with them in this great bereavement. Mrs. Nellie Herrington is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harvey Tullilove on Dane street. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Iurt of Cedar Falls visited the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. The third quarterly meeting will be held April 25. Rev. Stovall will be with us and we are looking forward to a great day in the Lord. Rev. H. C. Boyd and Mr. Geo. E. Smith represented the A. M. E. church at the Inter-state meeting at the First Congregational church. arrived in the city Tuesday morning to clean wall paper, fresco and water colors. He has travelled in Iowa for the past twenty years and is considered the best in his profession and much faster than others who claim to do the same kind of work. He departed for his home Friday at noon. Mr. Milton Peniston of Centerville Iowa the son of Mrs. Emma Peniston arrived in the city Monday evening. He accepted a position as chef at Howe hotel. His wife will join him later. The Young Ladies club did not meet last Friday owing to the bad weather. From Saturday to Sunday we had snow on the level of twelve to thirteen inches. It's all gone now. We expect anything in the month of April. Mrs. Robert Harris of Greenfield Iowa arrived in the city on No. 6 Saturday to join her husband Mr. Harris in his new field of labor. We extend to them a hearty welcome, to our church homes and city. The pastor preached to a large audience Sunday morning, theme "Winning the work for Christ," Mark 15-15. Chariton Sunday night at 8 p.m., subject the Ressurrection, First Corinthians 15-16-17. Our third quarterly meeting of Oceola circuit will be held at headquarters, Thursday May 20. We are anxious to make a good report as last quarter. Help us to do so by bringing up your end of the mark. The Young Ladies Pleasure club gave a surprise on Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris at the home of Mrs. Holder last Friday evening and extended to them a hearty welcome to our homes city and church. Just before going to press we learned that Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Draden of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly of this city are expected in the city this week to make Osceola their home. There is always room for more in our city. We can worship together. The pastor took lunch with brother and sister George Jackson in their new home last Friday evening. It shows union, together we stand divided we fall so let us stand together. Donald Williams son of Mrs. Peter Williams of Des Moines died at the ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D., 1920. To Ernest Goodwin You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be on file in the office of the clerk of the District court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, on or before April 3rd 1920 claiming of you an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony on the ground of desertion and annullment of marriage. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the 3rd day of May, 1920, default will be entered against you and judgement and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 31st day of March 1920. James B. Morris, Attorney for Plaintiff. In the Municipal Court of the City of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, fifth floor of Observatory Building Fourth and Locust streets. You are hereby notified that the plaintiff affixed named claims of you the sum of Fifty-three ($53.00) dollars, as justly due from you, from the 15th day of March, 1920, also legal attorney's fee, on account of money's justly due and unpaid to plaintiff for unpaid house rent. For further particulars see petition now on file. now on me. And that unless you appear in said court on the sixth day of May 1920, at nine o'clock in the foreonon of that day, and make defense to said claim, judgment will be rendered against you for that amount and costs. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, April 6, Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, April 6, 1920. Now I Can Go to the Dance! "I did not feel like going anywhere when my complexion was so awfully bad. It almost disfigured me, and I was ashamed. But now, I have the bright, clear, smooth complexion that every woman ought to have and can have if she will only use the wonderful Palmer's "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment. It acts like magic." For the woman who cares for her personal appearance, a good complexion is everything. Palmer's "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment will give it to you. Your druggist knows—ask him. PALMER'S "SKIN-SUCCESS" REGISTERED IN U.S. PATENT OFFICE Ointment Palmer's SKIN-SUCCESS Ointment—35c-75e Palmer's HAIR-SUCCESS Dressing—35c Palmer's SKIN-SUCCESS Soap—25c The Morgan Drug Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. home of his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Friday morning April 9, 1920. After a few hours illneas, He was laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery, Oceola, Iowa April 10. Funeral party consisted of Mrs. Della Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Edward, Mrs. Williams, Miss Ruth Edward, Rev. S. L. Bates of Des Moines, assisted by Rev. C. P. Jones of Oceola. The party departed for Des Moines at 9 p. m. Mrs. Lulu Crews and daughter of Des Moines arrived on the afternoon train to spend a few days with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson of Oceola. To the Baptists of the state of Iowa I am quite sure that by the time you are aware that the Baptists of this great state are called to active service-at a meeting held in Corinthian Baptist church Tuesday April 6. The pastors and laymen of Iowa met to perfect the plans for the new world movement drive at the Northern Baptist convention to raise a hundred million dollars in the next four years for missions and education. At their meeting without a dissenting vote it was agreed that the colored Baptist of the state would raise in the next four years $60,000 of this amount. The day set for the great drive is April 20. Having been elected director of the drive of the state I desire to call your attention to the fact that the time is drawing near where we must not fail. If ber of the Baptist wake in the state will pledge $5,500 for the next four years the account is assured. But remember that are those of us who doubt ought to give more than that because God has so wonderfully blessed us. Let me ask before making your pledge read the literature that you no doubt have received by this time and see what the great object is before the Baptists of this county is for the next four years and then on your knees pledge as the spirit directs. If I can be of any service to you don't fail to call me. Address 2516 1-2 Xist street, Des Moines, Iowa—Edward Ross. OTTUMWA ITEMS Sunday April 4 was opening day and quarterly meeting at Mt. Zion A. M. E. church. Presiding elder T. B. Stovall was with us and preached two wonderful, soul stirring sermons. The choir under the leadership of Mrs. Anna Jordan rendered a splendid program assisted by Mr. Eugene Bailey. Twenty eight names went on the honor roll for giving one dollar each. WATERLOO ITEMS. (Alberta Boyd.) Services were well-attended at Antioch Baptist church Sunday. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. are doing nicely. The churches getting ready for its part in the three million dollar drive. The Interstate Black Hawk county conference was held in the First Congregational church (white) Tuesday. Mr. John Henderson and Mrs. G. Childress represented Antioch. Rev. W. W. Ewing and Deacon Geo. Martin were delegates to the conference of the Negro Baptist ministers of the state held in Des Moines at the Corinthian Baptist church. Robert Potta one of the young con- verts is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mother Fisher is out again after cit having been quarentined with diph- theria. Th The Antioch Baptist church has adopted the Duplex envelope system Father Lane one of the pioneers has been sick for the last two months but is much better at this writing. Rev. Boyd delivered two very fine sermons Sunday respectively on the Great Supper and the Prodigial Son. The services were well-attended both morning and evening. Mrs. Eva Smith Malory, the former Waterloo agent for the Bystander is visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Smith and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw and son formerly for Fairfield, Iowa have moved to our city and at present are staying in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cooke on Mobile street. We extend a hearty welcome to the new comers to our city. The stork visited the home of Mrs. Cooper and left a fine baby boy, William Garrison Cooper. We indeed welcome Master Cooper into our circle. The Ladies Mite Missionary society greatest baby Cooper, with a copious shower which was very much appreciated. Margaret Aletha the infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Clayton was christened by Rev. H. C. Boyd. Mrs. Sadie Hopkins, Mrs. Katie Richardson, and Miss Jones were called to Buxton on account of the illness of their aunt who passed away the later part of the week. ALBIA ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. James Crowder of Oskaloosa were over land visitors in Albia are on business in their auto and stopped at the home of Mr. B. T. Sear and Charles Washington. Mrs. Buella Barras of Consaw was in Albia a week visiting Mrs. Pauline De Neuven. Mrs. Robinson of New Mapples was in Albia with her husband at the hospital and visited Mrs. De Neuva. Mrs. Robinson of Hocking was in Albia on business this week. Mrs. Rollett of Cedar Rapids is in Albia with her sister, Mrs. Rougeng, for an indefinite stay. Miss Bernice Jones again appeared in public in the Albia high school contest with the state contestants with her oration, "Tousant S. Ouertrur" receiving much aplause as a speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Frank De Neueva left Albia Saturday morning for Omaha, Neb to make their home. This part of the country has a cold wave and a rainy one for the past few weeks. MASON CITY ITEMS Mr. John Roberts is adding two rooms to his house. The two brothers of Miss Lottie Duncan paid her a short visit this week. She is to return with them to their old home in Wisconsin. Mrs. Bernice Boston is recovering from a slight operation. Mrs. Paul Scott recently returned from visiting friends in the south. Rev. Diggs has been transferred from here to Marshall, Mo., Rev. McAllister A complete course by mail or personal instruction. Black Hawk Indian College of Beauty Culture Is a through ticket to prosperity on the road to success The Danger Signals of the Scalp: too much Dandruff, Hair Splitting, Falling Out, Tetter, Eczema, Scalp Itching, full of small pimples, if so write for Mme E. J. Cain's Celebrated Black Indian Hair Grower. These remedies are manufactured only by Mme. C. J. Cain under her personal supervision. A six week's treatment sent by mail for $2.00. Make money orders payable to Mme. E. J. Cain, President. Add ten cents for postage. hev. Penny who has resided in our city for quite some time has received an appointment to Independence, Kan. The ladies of the city gave a farewell party on his wife Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Watson Stratton. Mrs. Charles Brewton and Miss Aloma Dixon were the guests of friends in Iowa City, Iowa. They were entertained by the Delta Sigma Theta. Thursday evening they meet Miss Susabelle Washington in Cedar Rapids and attended a dance. Messrs. John Roberts and Tom Tyler made the trip to Cedar Rapids to attend the first dance of the Crispus Attucks Post American Legion, Cedar Rapids. They report a very enjoyable time with the Perlor City folk. Mrs. Alfred died very suddenly Saturday morning of heart failure. Two brothers from Des Moines are here in attendance. The Social Evening club were entertained at its Tuesday meeting by Mr. and Mrs. Carrigher, Miss Aloma Dixon and Mr. Tyler Stewart. Miss Lillian Jackson returned home from St. Joseph. Mrs. Roy Bates is quite ill. \ DAVENPORT ITEMS, (R. C. Moore) Bethel A. M. E. church was favored with the presence of Prof. Halley and Madam Halley, both noted singers of the race. The two sang at the morning services. Their songs were of rare variety and the congeaegation was well pleased with them. One song was exceptionally fine, that of "That City Four-Square." which was sung by the professor. Prof. Halley certainly exhibited the wide range of his voice in another song called "God has all the Gates." Madam Halley is his accompanist, and she well gifted with the art of music. Those who were out to the morning services were well pleased with them. And only wish that they might reappear again soon. might reappear again. There were about eighty couples in attendance at the "V" on last Friday night to the Hard Time party. Every one in attendance wore clothes denoting hard times. It was sure a rare sight to gaze upon. There were men in overhalls and women in dresses that looked as though they had been worn in the time of Caesar. Every one tried to look as hard tiny as possible. The two twins of the evening were Mr. Eugene Ballard and Mr. Raymond Moore. Both wore faded blue overhalls and far too small blue shirts and hob-nailed shoes and to top the whole thing off they both wore bright red neckties. The largest. The largest hard time man in the bunch was Mr. Orin Collins who was decorated in a palm beach suit with patches from the collar to the cuff of the trousers, in all sorts of colors. His coat really made one think of the coat of many colors that Joseph wore in the Bible times. To match Mr. Collins was a man dressed in palm beach trousers, with patches of all cuts, a black and white striped shirt which was covered with a ragged vest of the same color. This man's name happened to be Mr. Smith. 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The feature of the evening was a song sung by little Evelyn Shepard. by Mrs. Hattie Lambert has just returned from an extended tour visiting friends in Kansas City, Des Moines and Newton. Mrs. Lambert states that she had a very nice visit. We are all certainly glad to see her back in her pew in church as it is never empty when she is in town. Mrs. S. B. Moore is improving quite rapidly and we hope that she will continue to do so. Mrs. Moore is another individual that we miss seeing in her pew in church. So well hope that she will improve and then resume her seat in church. The Rally clubs are making each other step at the present time they are out-doing each other as much as possible. Club No. 3 has a concert already staged for the 26. It will be wise for all the other club members of the various clubs to sit up and take notice of the affair. Club No. 3 is one to be watched carefully. The participants in this club are all full of pep and about the same number of tickets in circulation concerning chances on a half barrel of flour and a cake. You better take a chance you might be the lucky one. At any rate you better appear at the concert. The question is being asked by the people, I wonder who will be the club to sit down at the banquet table? But it behooves all to work for there are three clubs who deserve watching and careful attention, they are clubs No. 2, 3, and 4. But everybody get busy and help them all. The Rev, Dr. S. B.-Moore the popular Tri city pastor, accompanied by the Rev, F. K. Niekolson and Rev, J. W. Tutt attended the assembling of the Inter-church movement held at the big Blackhawk hotel on last Monday noon. The movement discussed plans for the big celebration to be held on next Saturday May first at which time there will be a large parade which will be the feature of the day while at meeting of the movement, the above named pastors together with the other members of the movement, partook of lunchon served in the Blackhawk hotel dining room. We are all proud of the fact that our pastor, Rev, S. B. Moore is a FROM THE Mme. E. J. Cain's P. O. Box 2331, Louisville, Ky. nine. Earache. Neuralgia. Lumbago. Rheumatism. Neuritis and Pain generally. Always say "Bayer" when buying Aspirin. Then look for the safety "Bayer Cross" on the package and on the tablets. Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost but a few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. It was when physicians said it was impossible for J. M. Miller, Ohio Druggist to survive the ravage of Tuberculosis, he began experimenting on himself, and discovered the Home Treatment, known as A D D I LINE. Anone with coughs showing tubercular tendency or mon. Send your name and address to COLUMBUS, OHIO popular minister in the sight of the Tri city citizens. We note also the fact that it is the first time that men of our race have been admitted into the dining room of the Blackhawk hotel to luncheon, and therefore we should be proud to note that three men and their assistants are the first to receive the honor. Third Baptist church between Main and Harrison streets. Much joy was received by each and who attended services at the Third Baptist Sunday. Our pastor preached two wonderful sermons both a m. and p m. th evening subject three fires both discourses were powerful and very instructive. Dr. Nickolson was surely at his best. Mrs. Richey, the Y. W. C. A. worker worshiped with us of which we were glad to have her. Sunday being rally day the deacon's wives and trustee's wives served dinner free to all who came to the church. The dinner was indeed good and there was plenty for everybody too. At 3 p. m. the famous brotherhood prepared a lovely program of which was one of the best rendered at the church by a body of men. Special readings, trio's quartett and choruses were rendered. We must say the brotherhood does thing They are caring for the sick and helping in every way possible to build up Christ's cause. The brotherhood meets every Monday evening at 8 p. m. The Rally was indeed a success and over $200,00 was realized for the day. At 2 p. m. the mortgage was burned the last debt on the parsonage being paid off. Of which we are glad to say the Baptist of Davenport are moving onward and upward. Next Sunday at 3 p. m. will be get together day. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap-sule bears the MIDY name #47 Bencare of counterfeits