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U. S. CENSUS OVER 100 MILLION LEGISLATIVE SESSION MUST TACKLE MANY IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR THE BAD YOU DO READ OTHER PAPERS FOR THE GOOD YOU DO READ THE BYSTANDER VOL. XXVI No. 26 U. S. C LEGISLATIVE Jackson, Miss, Dec. 20.—Harris hall the largest building at the largest Woods Country Life school, Braxton, Miss, Principal Laurence C. Jones from Iowa, burned today with a total loss upward of $20,000. Fifty boys and two white teachers, one the matron, Mrs. J. E. Green of De Witt, Neb., and Mrs. Boris James of Des Moines, lost everything. Mr. Jones, the principal is well known throughout Iowa, being a graduate of the State University of Iowa. During the past summer Mr. and Mrs. Jones accompanied by a group of the musical boys and girls of the southland made a tour of Iowa and neighboring states in the interest of the school. According to a telegram received by the Bystander Tuesday, the building was a total loss, and it will take some time to replace it. STUDENTS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS With the coming of the Christmas holidays, come the young people of Des Moines who left last September to begin or resume their studies in different colleges and universities. As a national consequence to their arrival, a number of festivities have been planned for them during the coming week. The Misses Mildred Griffin, Harriett Alexander, Goldie Crutcher and Viola Pendelton, students of the State University of Iowa City arrived in the city last Saturday to spend the holidays. 54,899; American Samoa, 8,056; Guam, 13,275; Hawaii, 255,912; Panama Canal Zone, 22,858; Porto Rico, 1,299,809; military and naval service abroad, 117,238; Philippine Islands, 10,350,640; Virgin Islands, 26,051. Christmas Where You Save 25 a Where You Save 25 and 50 percent on all Bracletts Watches, Rings and all kinds o. Jewely. Diamonds $10. and up Watches $5. and up. O. Cohen 508 Walnut Nation's Population Is 105,708,771 Completed Returns Made by Census Bureau Give Iowa 2,404,021. Washington, Dec. 17.—Population of the United States on January 1, this year, as enumerated in the fourteenth census was 105,708,771, as announced today by the census bureau for certification to congress as the basis for reapportionment of the members of the house of representatives from various states. These are the final population figures of the country and states. The statistics announced early in October having been the preliminary compilations. The population of the states is as follows: Arkansas 147, Arizona 333,903, Arkansas 1,752,204, California 3,426,861, Colorado 939,629, Connecticut 1,380,631, Delaware 223,003, District of Columbia 437,571, Florida 968,470, Georgia 2,895,832, Idaho 431,866, Illinois 6,485,280, Iowa 2,404,021, Kansas 1,769,257, Kentucky 2,416,630, Louisiana 1,798,509, Maine 768,014, Maryland 1,449,661, Massachusetts 3,852,356, Michigan 3,668,412, Minnesota 2,387,125, Mississippi 1,790,613, Missouri 3,404,055, Montana 548,889, Nebraska 1,296,372, Nevada 77,407. New Hampshire—443,083. New Jersey—3,155,900. New Mexico—360,350. New York—10,384,829. North Carolina—2,559,123. North Dakota—645,680. Ohio—5,759,394. Oklahoma—2,028,283. Oregon—783,389. Pennsylvania—8,720,017. Rhode Island—604,397. South Carolina—1,683,724. South Dakota—636,547. Tennessee—2,337,885. Texas—4,663,228. Utah—449,396. Vermont—352,428. Virginia—2,309,187. Washington—1,356,621. West Virginia—1,463,701. Wisconsin—2,632,067. Wyoming—194,402. The population of continental United States as announced today shows a gain of 26,663 over the preliminary figures announced October 7. The population of the United States with outlying possessions is 117,857,509, the outlying possessions totalling 12, 148,738. These possessions are: Alaska. A PAPER WITH A CLEAN POLICY The Bystander A WEEKLY FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE Negroe's Home Dynamited Front Porch Blown Across Street With Bomb at Plainfield. Plainfield, N. J., Dec. 12.—A dynamite bomb, placed under the front porch of a house at 547 South Second street, where Samuel Lyle, a Negro lives, wrecked the porch early this morning and turned everything in the house including the kitehen stove, topsy-turvy. No one was injured. The porch was blown across the street but the dwelling itself was not destroyed. Lyle told the police that he did not know that he had any enemies. The police learned that a quantity of dynamite and a piece of fuse had been stolen from William L. Smalley's stone quarry on Friday night, but they could discover no motive for the act. Piney Woods School Hard Hit by Fire Insurance will cover only a small part of the loss. DES MOINES, IOWA, THURSDAY, December 23 1920 Dr. Just, Noted Scientist, To Speak Washington, D. C., Dec. 22—Dr. E. E. Just, professor of zoology and physiology of the Howard University, Washington, D. C., is to be one of the speakers at the eighteenth annual meeting of the Society of American Zoologists to be held in the Zoological building, the University of Chicago, December 28, 29 and 30, 1920. During the three days session, there will be discussions in Comparative and General Physiology, Embryology, Cytology, General Zoology, Comparative Anatomy, etc. For the symposium on "Fertilization," six biologists have been invited to speak, including Dr. C. A. Gofold of the University of California; Dr. F. R. Lillie of the University of Chicago; Dr. O. C. Glaser of Amherst college; Dr. C. E. McClung of the University of Pennsylvania; Dr E. H. Tennet of Bryn Mawr; and Dr. Just, who will speak on "The Primary Event in Fertilization." Dr. Just's experiments during the past summer are reported to have brought him closer than any scientist in the world to the original source of life, and it is at the coming meeting of the American Society of Zoologists that Dr. Just will explain in detail some of the results he has obtained in the field of Experimental Embryology. He will also represent Howard University at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science to be held in Chicago during the same week. Scientists representing every phase of original research will be attending these meetings. Training Negro Social Workers A social service school for colored students was established this fall at Atlanta, Ga., in co-operation with Morehouse College, under the control of an executive committee and an advisory council. This school is largely the outgrowth of a discussion at the New Orleans meeting of the National Conference of Social Work participated in by executives of organizations throughout the country who were interested in the problem of training the Negro for social work. In an address before the conference, Jesse O. Thomas, field secretary of the National Urban League, emphasized the importance of social welfare organizations, manned by white people working in urban communities, adding Negro social workers to their staff. The object of the school is to afford young Negro men and women an opportunity for training in principles and technique of social work. As Mr. Thomas pointed out, trained leadership in solving the Negro problem in the south is essential. Atlanta seems a wise choice for the school since it not only has a large Negro population but also a splendid spirit of co-operation between the races. Further, it is surrounded by schools and colleges. The various social agencies of the city are in the forefront in the south, and the leading ones have developed strong Negro departments, notably the Anti-Tuberculosis association, the Juvenile Court and the Associated Charities. The southern headquarters of the National Urban League is also in Atlanta. Elks' Benefit Provides Members of Hawkeye Lodge No. 160, I.B.P.O.E.W, gave an entertainment Monday and Tuesday night to raise money for the purpose of providing Christmas gifts to the boys and girls of the city. The entertainment was in the nature of a minstrel and was excellently given and well received by the large crowd that witnessed the two performances. A neat sum was realized and the Elks will be able to make all the kiddies happy who will come to the Lincoln theatre, corner Twelfth and Center streets between the hours of 10 o'clock and 5 o'clock on Christmas day. The management of the Lincoln theatre have generously donated the use of their auditorium to the Elks for Saturday afternoon. Ed. Morton, Herman Williams and Jerald Hayes, constituted the committee in charge of the benefit. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Add Greatly to the Enjoyment of Happy Days Order Early The Christmas spirit is most enjoyed in homes where Holly, Mistletoe, Greens and Wreaths are used in artistic harmony. The Christmas tree is a delight to both young and old, and the expenditure enables you to add wonderfully to the joys of the holidays. We have selected our stocks this year as usual on the basis of quality, and we believe we can supply you better goods in this line than you can secure elsewhere. Holly and Green Wreaths vitee for decorations. Also wreaths of galax, magnolia, statice and red ruscus for memorial uses which will retain their appearance for months. Holly, Green and Mistletoe prices reasonable and a good selection may be made while stock is fresh and complete. Selected Christmas Trees Made to order any size or style. We also have them already made up in the plain green, green and holly, all holly, or arborial uses which will retain their appearance for months. For interior decorations. Supply is limited this year and prices are likely to advance later. Early shoppers will find we have a splendid lot of fine Christmas trees. They are brought fresh from the northlands and should hold their fresh green needles for a long time. Place your order early while the selection is still very large. IOWA SEED COMPANY Phone Walnut 268 209-211 Walnut Street Col. Bennett Appoints Negro Ex-Service Man According to announcement of Col. E. R. Bennett, former comanader of the 168th infantry of the famous Rainbow division and treasurer-elect of Polk county, Atty. James B. Morris, late lieutenant in the 366th infantry of the 92nd division has been appointed deputy in the tax department of the county treasurer's office. Mr. Morris will assume his duties the first of the year. LINCOLN POST ELECTS OFFICERS The regular meeting of Lincoln Post, No. 126, American Legion was held at the Community Center, Thirteenth and Crocker streets, Tuesday evening at 8:30. This was the last meeting of the year. Officers elected for 1921 were as follows: Clarence L. Harding, Post Commander; James L. McGuire, Vice Commander; George King, Adjutant; Festus Stone, Financial Officer; Arthur Trotter, Chaplain; Vivian Wilkinson, Sergeant-at-arms; James B. Morris, Historian; John Q. Lindsay, War Risk and employment officer. Officers will be installed the first meeting in January, Tuesday the 4th at which time an informal reception will be given and to which will be invited the ladies of the auxiliary. TRUSTEES OF IOWA FEDERATION HOME HOLDS MEETING. Pursuant to a call of Mrs. Helena Downey, the chairman of the trustees of the Iowa Federation Home, a meeting of the body was held Friday, Dec. 17 at Atty. S. Joe Brown's office. The application of Mrs. H. Della Marshall of Davenport for the position of matron of the home at Iowa City was presented to the board, the result being her unanimous election to succeed to the duties of the place by January 1. Mrs. Marshall has an acquaintance of year's standing with several members of the board, all of whom speak of qualifications of mind and heart and should make her an ideal guide, friend and counsellor of the girl students. Stress was laid upon the urgent need of funds to meet the January payment on home. Clubs are urged to redeem their pledges made at May meeting; friends who donated last year are called upon to give anew and as their circumstances will permit, out of the fulness of race-loving hearts, of pride in the educational ambition of our girls and from a desire to see justified the confidence of the people at large in the ability of our women of the state to launch and bring to a successful issue worthy projects like the "Home." Those citizens in the city and over the state who made pledges of specified sums last year and who have failed to respond to repeated reminders of your indebtedness, know the interest of your hearts at that time, and if, as we believe you were sincere, but have been neglectful, will you not allow this call of distress to prove to you the urgency of our needs and give generously, freely and at once. Mrs. Helena Downey, Chairman, Mrs. Jessye F. McClain, Sec.Trans. Listen To The Call UNITED WE STAND—DIVIDED WE FALL The Missouri Negro Industrial Commission urges you to consider the following statements of facts, then if you are sincere and true to the interests of the race, put your faith to the test and act. Every race of mant hat has made progress that counts and lifts it up, has been the race that believes in meeting and discussing what is best for all the members of the race and devising ways and means to bring its plans to a successful issue. This is Union and Strength. Too long have we been divided as a group in this great State; divided on mere trifles of leadership, honors of office and differences of opinion. The time has now arrived in the History of the Negroes of Missouri when they must grasp the opportunity to assume the privileges of citizenship and accept its burdens, and, for the purpose of a heart to heart discussion of what is best for the Negroes of Missouri. The Missouri Negro Industrial Commission calls upon every man and woman in the state to attend this CONFERENCE to be held at BOWLING GREEN, MO, on Saturday the first day of January, 1921 at 11 o'clock a.m. "Come let us reason together." Signed: J. B. Coleman, Columbia; A. C. Maclin, Hannibal; Joe Haskell, Maysville; Burt Hayden, Kirkwood; N. C. Bruce, Chairman; Robert S. Cobb, Secretary; Executive Committee. Knights of Pythias Banquet a Success The various departments of the Knights of Pythias lodge were host and hostesses at a banquet last Thursday evening at the Corinthian Baptist church. The auditorium was filled to capacity with members and friends of the order who come there to enjoy the splendid music and literary program arranged and to partake of the appetizing viands. "Among the out of town guests present were: L. W. Williams, Grand Chancellor, Clarinda, Iowa; Rev. O. A. Johnson, Grand Prelate, Kansas City, Mo.; N. E. Black, Washington, Iowa; Mr. Baker, Ottumwa; Mr. J. E. Harrison, Perry, Iowa; Mrs. Carter, Ames; Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Ewing, Waterloo. The arrangement for the affair which was the first of the Pythians' annual "get together" banquets, were made by a committee composed of J. H. Jett, chairman; Mrs. Bessie Smith, Sir John Dickson, Rev. S. Warden, Mrs. Mary Mease Scott, Fanny Saunders, Rufus Smith and Mr. Robert Couch. Atty. Goo. H. Woodson was master of ceremonies. ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Co-Workers: I wish to call your attention to the change made at our general conference which met at St. Louis, Mo., in May, 1920. Our General Secretary, Rev. J. C. Caldwell, who has served us faithfully for eight years resigned the positio of general secretary. Therefore our new general secretary is Rev. S. S. Morris whose address is 705 St. Paul street, Norfolk, Va. Please order your literature from the above address. I am glad to notice the interest being taken throughout the district in league work. Wishing for you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.—Mrs. Annie Mae Morris, C. E. E., District Superintendent Allen C. E. league, 3114 North Union street, Des Moines, Iowa. THE BEST Advertising Medium to Reach the Colored People PRICE FIVE CENTS MILLION ANT ISSUES Soldier's Compensation Act Up to Ia. Solons Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 19.—One of the urgent demands upon the legislature will be the passage of a bill providing for a bounty for the men who served in the world war. Before the election candidates for the legislature were urged to pledge themselves for a policy that will provide a bonus of $15 per month for the time in actual service. Many of the members believe that the national government should take this matter up rather than the individual states. A number of states have already made provision for taking care of its men and the general impression is that legislatures must face the proposition rather than congressional action. W. C. Edson, member of the legislature from Buena Vista county, proposes a bill that will give $15 a month to all Iowa soldiers, sailors and marines and nurses who were in the service during the war, ans of the world war and Mr. Edson Iowa has approximately 110,000 veterans compiled statistics when snow that the average period of service was fourteen months. This would mean a fund of $22,000,00 to carry out the provision of this bill. The proposed Edson law would provide a minimum of $50.00 and would pay $15 for each month or fraction of a month of service from the time the United States entered the war until the armistice was signed. Widows and children of deceased service men would receive the same benefits as the husband or father would have received had he lived. 70.000 NEGROES TAKE CUT. Morris street, litera- ast being league Christmas Annie Superin- 4 North Chicago, Dec. 11.—More than 70,000 Negro laborers of Chicago and vicinity have agreed to accept a reduction in wages rather than lose their jobs own- ing to decreased production, R. E. Park- er, president of the American Unity Labor Union announced today. He said the union controlled more than 70,000 skilled and unskilled workers in the stock yards here, the steel mills at Gary, Ind., and in foundries, factories and docks in and about Chicago. To The Call IN AND WOMEN OF MISSOURI. UNITED WE STAND—DIVIDED WE FALL Loyal Commission urges you to consider the follow- you are sincere and true to the interests of the and act. has made progress that counts and lifts it up, has meeting and discussing what is best for all the in- ways and means to bring its plans to a suc- d Strength. Publishing every Thursday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines Lawn. Office in Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mulberry streets Phone Walnut 899. LAURENCE C. JONES. Publisher and Editor MRS. ELEBERT R. HALL Editorial Manager BOBERT D. DUBB Circulation and Advertising CHAS. M. SHED Secretary and Treasurer Weekly news letters must be received not later than Tuesday of each week. The Squirrel provides for the future by putting away a little at a time. Do You? WHY DIDN'T I HAVE SENSE ENOUGH TO DO THAT? CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. To Bystander Readers and Friends: Greetings: May Christmas bring to you its gift of peace and goodwill. May the new year give you your heart's desire, and may you still desire it when it is yours. MORRIS GETS APPOINTMENT. Atty. J. B. Morris, formerly managing editor of the Bystander, has been appointed deputy in the county treasurer's office, according to recent announcement of County Treasurer-elect Col. E. R. Bennett. Mr. Morris is the second member of our race to be thus honored by newly elected officers of Polk county and the Bystander extends to him congratulations. BEST OF ALL: HOLIDAYS. Taking it all in all, it may be safely asserted that Christmas is the merriest and the best of all holidays, and one which is likely to be observed for ages to come. Nations may rise and fall, new beliefs and religions may sweep away the old, but that would seem, indeed, a dreary and empty year which brought no merry Christmas in its annual round. May old Father Time long spare his holiday to mankind to glad den the hearts of all with its coming, and may each Christmas be still merrier than the last. DEAR SANTA CLAUS Please bring back to us for Christmas a little bit of the spirit of unselfishness that we lost after we won the war. Restore to us something of the love that, in that war, made folks think of themselves as their brothers' keeper. Give back to us just a small measure of the sacrificial spirit that made people so anxious "to do their bit" and "do their all." Give us a little of the perfect understanding that most folks had then of their social obligations and responsibilities. Give us moral courage and power to win the victories of peace as easily as we won the victories of war. We will keep our hearts wide open to receive these gifts, Santa Claus. We guess that's about all we have to say. TO THE PEOPLE OF IOWA: At this Christmas time, the cause of the millions of destitute and starving children of Europe is presented to us for help. It seems there can be no sadder sight than a poorly clad, ill fed child. The devastated parts of Europe, we are reliably informed, are filled with this kind of children. As one contemplates this situation, we cannot help but realize what the effect of all this will have upon the future of world civilization. America has been blessed in these last years beyond any other portion of the world. We have much of this world's goods, more than we are able to consume, and I am sure that the heartbeat of every citizen of Iowa will be in sympathy with the destitute of other lands Therefore, as Governor of the State, I appeal to every man, woman and child within the State, to give in the spirit of this Christmas time of their substance, through the regularly constituted and organized channels. Herbert Hoover is chairman of the American Relief Administration, and in this State has appointed Honorable Lafayette Young, who has accepted the task of gathering together the funds from Iowa. 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Co. nt E "SHELBURN GARDEN E HALL mic for your please Admission 50c. JAS H. WOODS, Manage Home of Nile Queen Preparations Opportunity of earning salary of $50.00 per aggressive, hustling person, entire state territory doing special Nile Queen Corporation now based basis is putting into operation gilt edge opportunity to sm men who want to make real more substantial dividends, can Chemical Co. Chicag Notary Public Lots, Acreage and Improved Property. E. Tracy Blagburn Phones D. 774. D. 4502. Market 1872. 509 Mulberry St. Des Moines Street. THE DUDLEY THEATER 209-211 North Second Street St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Chas. T. Phelps, Proprietress. Handy and Bland Funeral Director Golden Rule Service Golden Rule Prices Phone Market 1488 1112 Center Street Des Moines, iowa We deal in USED FUNITURE Bought sold on Exchanged GRAND FURNITURE CO. 911-13 Grand Ave Des Moines, Iowa MRS. MABLE BLACKBURN Over 919 Center St. Phone Red 4981. Neatly furnished rooms with bath for transients and by the week. All new furniture and newly renovated apartment. A Swell Barber Shop Lady Barbers If a girl loves a boy that's her business. If a boy loves a girl that's his business. If they both love each other that's their business. If your need a hair, cut, shave, shampoo, shave that's OUR BUSINESS. "A PEACEFUL SHOP" Mrs. B. J. Roach & Mrs. O. V. Sweeney, Props. 923 Center Street. O T E L Williams 215-17 WEST Chestnut Street New Hotel for Colored People At Cost of $3,800. On October 1 a new hotel will open at 215-217 W. Chestnut St. for colored people. Rooms for light housekeeping and lodging by day or week. 40 rooms, steam heat and bath. Each room contains electric lights and gas. Information call 600 West Second. Phone W. 5779. H. W. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. Better known as Hustler. FOR SALE. Five-room nouse, water, toilet, gas for cooking. East front. Possession at once. Close in. Call or Write JAMES B. MORRIS, W. 899 201 Seventh Street Claudius A. Meade, licensed broker, high grade stocks and bonds. Specialist in the stocks of the colored corporations of merit. 2401 7th Ave, New York, N. Y. Phone Audubon 1139. Branches in Boston, Philadelphia, Omaha and Los Angeles. THE VIRGINIA CAPE Entirely Under New Management. Thomas McDavis, Prop. Meals at all hours. Prices reasonable. Courteous Treatment. 1104 Center Street. Phone W. 1554. Did You Ever Shake Hands with a fellow who gave you one extra good squeeze before he let go? You just felt the sincerity in that hand-clasp, didn't you? Well that's the kind that is included with our greeting to you now—A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Those who have favored us with their business know how much we have appreciated their patronage, loyalty and co-operation during the season. But let's brush business aside this time— May that light which illumines the road to Health, Happiness and Prosperity burn steadily for you through all the New Year. CENTER DRESS CLUB W. J. Shepherd, Manager Cleaning, Repairing, Dyeing and Tailoring Satisfaction Guaranteed. We Call for and Deliver 1012 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa Phone Walnut 3746. Unrecelled Service AGENTS; Ray's Hair Strainer Big Money; 50 cents Box Free. Send 6 cents stamps for mailing, etc. Box 52, Indianapolis, Ind. W. R. NEALEIGH & CO. Sick Headacha This distressing disease results from a disordered condition of the stomaca and can be relieved by taking Chamberlain's Tablets.—Adv. Office Phone 85540-9881 THEO. H. CAMPBELL Funeral Director Private Ambulance 715 West Sixth St. Sioux City, Iowa Flowers for all occasion COME TO McCree's Drug Store For Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. Prompt Mail Order Service. 11th and Center Sts, Des Moines, Iowa, Markot 1485 Wade H. McCree Prescription Druggist For Eczema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. The intense itching characteristic of these ailments is almost instantly allayed by Chamomile's Salve.—Adv. Chamomile's Salve. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Now is the time to lay in a supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is almost sure to be needed before the winter is over. You will look a good while coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough or one that is more pleasant to before you find a better remedy for take. It meets with favor everywhere. Buy it now and be prepared.—Ady. INTERURBAN SHINE PARLOR All ladies cordially invited. Our motto is quality and efficient service. 421 W. Second Street, Geo. Brown, Prop. Taxi Service Service is at your service at all times. Call Walnut 2173. Typewriters, Adding Machines and Check Protectors. All made bought and sold. Agency Woodstock and Gourland Typewriters. General Typewriter Exchange, 511 Mulberry Street. Market 2474. SPECIAL NOTICE. Sufferers from Flue, Asthma, Bronchitis and Rheumatism will secure information free how to get relief in 20 minutes. Address 1320 West Twentieth St, Des Moines, Iowa. From One Who Suffered E. H. Haskins R. J. Haskins "The Store of Quality" HASKIN DRUG CO. Successory to E. L. Twining, Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Mail Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled. We deliver. N. W. Cor. 11th & Center. BERT JOHNSON, Cleaner and Dyer Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Repairing Work Called for and Delivered. We do first class work. Ph. Wal. 7374 1108 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Prop. 308 W. Grand Ave. Phone Wal. 3545 Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1000 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa JAMES B. MORRIS Attorney at Law and Notary Public Abstracts Examined, Real Estate for Sale. 201 Seventh St. Phone, Walnut 899 Adv. L. JACOBS FURNITURE CO. Will buy or sell. We pay highest prices for stoves and furniture. 221 Locust Street. ATHLETIC BAMBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks Shoe Shiming 919 Center WELDON & STONE BROS., Props. Make your home at THE RIVERVIEW HOTEL 101 Main Street, St. Joseph, Mo. JOSEPH SMITH, Prop. Steam heated, electric lights, hot and cold water in each room. Who's W IN DES MOINES LO Who's Who Mrs. Eva Owens, Grand Worthy Counselor of the Knights of Yythias order was in Fort Dodge, Dec. 7, where she set up a new lodge to be known as Josephine Baker court No. 14. This order starts out with a large membership. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lindsey of Denver arrived in the city Saturday evening to spend the holidays with their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Alexander of 2001 Fifth street. Attorney S. Joe Brown left Saturday evening for Chicago to attend the semiannual conference of the officers of the officers of the Prince Hall grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Illinois and Iowa. Mr. Brown is presiding grand priest of this order. Mr. Mason J. Hall of 1302 McKinley avenue, will leave Friday for Jefferson City, Mo., where he will visit during the holidays with his two daughters, the Misses Helen and Ruth Hall. One of the feature social events of the holidays season will be the dancing party to be given at Gibson Hall by Hawkeye Lodge No. 160, I. B. P. O. E. W. Music will be furnished by the star orchestra. Many out of town guests are expected to be in attendance. Dr. P. Adelstine Johnson of Grinnell, Iowa, superintendent of the Iowa conference of the Congregational church spoke Sunday morning at Union Congregational church. Mrs. Bordridge entertained the members of the N. C. D. and N. D. club at her home, 931 Fourth street place. Following the business meeting, an hour was spent with needlework. The next regular meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Bolden. The club is planning to entertain the presidents and vice presidents of the various local clubs on Thursday evening, Dec. 30 at the Y. M. C. A. center. The Misses Mildred Griffin and Goldie Crutcher, representing the Delta chapter of Iowa City will leave Saturday evening for Columbus, Ohio, to attend the annual meeting of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. The sessions will be held at Wilberforce university, Dec. 23 to 30 inclusive. "My Lady Darrell" or "A Strange Marriage," a four-act drama will be presented in the Lincoln theatre, Twelfth and Center street, Jan. 7, 1921, under the direction of Edward Reilly of Drake University. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met with Mrs. Winslow Tuesday afternoon. The members exchanged Christmas gifts. The visitors were Mrs. Katie White, Mrs. Gertrude Woods and Mrs. Carter. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Bryant, 1012 Eighth street, Tuesday, Dec. 28. I take this method of thanking the good people of Des Moines, Iowa, who braved the storm on Tuesday evening. Dec. 14 to attend the Who's Who entertainment given at St. Paul's A. M. E. church for the benefit of new St. Paul financial drive receipts over and above expenses for the evening, $58.75 for which I wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.—Mrs. Dee Mickle Ousley. Take Chamberlain's Tablets as soon as you have finished your supper and they will produce a gentle movement and they will produce a gentle movement of the bowels on the following morning. They will also improve your digestion and make you feel better in every way.—Adv. Royal H A COMPANY OF ARTIS WITH REPRESENTATIONS ERATURE ON TUESDAY O'CLOCK AT ST. PAUL'S CROCKER STREETS—UNDER --- Royal Pageant A COMPANY OF ARTISTS WILL ENTERTAIN YOU WITH REPRESENTATIONS OF ART, HISTORY AND LITERATURE ON TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 28 AT 8 O'CLOCK AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, TWELFTH AND CROCKER STREETS—UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE USHER'S BOARD. A NUMBER OF OTHER FEATURES IN MUSIC WILL BE GIVEN. THIS IS THE FIRST PAGEANT OF ITS KIND GIVEN IN YOUR CITY. DO NOT MISS SEEING IT. ADMISSION 25C. Get For Christmas The Only Great Colored Child Book "First Steps and Nursery Rhymes." Put this book in your child's hands and watch your child grow up true to all the noblest principles of life. No book has ever been written before that teaches the colored child so much of goodness holding out to its child mind the true way to a life of usefulness. Agents are reaping a harvest selling "First Steps and Nursery Rhymes." The students of a college in the oushwest have ordered ten thousand copies and are selling them to the mothers and fathers of colored children. We have requests for the exclusive agencies in several of the southern states this is because it is the best selling book ever put in the hands of colored agents. Hurry and order your book for Christmas to some dear little girl or boy. Price $1.00. Address Dr. M. A. Majors, 4700 State St., Chicago, Ill. Good Advice The Rev. Dr. Hackley delivered two powerful sermons last Sunday at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The services were well attended throughout the day. The Rev. Mr. Hackley will contribute to our paper from time to time under the heading "Echoes from the Des Moines District." The Rev. Dr. Hackley, presiding elder of the Des Moines district has made the Bystander his official office. His assignments for quarterly meeting services with date and time will appear each week in the Bystander so you will be able to keep in touch with Dr. Hackley. Announcement is made of the marriage of Mrs. Allie Divers and Mr. Chas, Turner, which took place last Wednesday evening. The Rev. T. L. Griffith read the ceremony at 8 o'clock in the presence of the immediate family and a few friends at the home of Mrs. Robert Brown of 1408 East Eighteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Turner are at home to their friends at 1327 De Wolf street. Y. W. C. A. The provisional board and members of the Tenth street center will be "at home" in their parlors at 782 Tenth street on New Year's Day from 2 o'clock until 10 p. m. to the citizens of Des Moines An attractive program has been arranged for the entertainment of the callers and Miss Mae C. Hawes, special field worker from national headquarters in New York City will be present during the entire afternoon and evening. A special Christmas program has been arranged for Sunday afternoon, Dec. 26 consisting of Christmas stories and readings and appropriate music by the various choirs of the city. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH UNION BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES The church continues alive in every department. Large congregations attend all services, and a beautiful spirit of harmony pervades all activities. The U. B. B. an organization among the church men has presented the pastor with an automobile. The committee of which Rev. S. S. Sullivan is chairman, and of which Rev. Crusoe French and Mr. Cooley are treasurer and secretary unturned in the effort to make it possible for Pastor Griffith to do the calling incident to pastoral work with greater case. The church and pastor are delighted with this achievement, and express thanks to all friends who have assisted in this effort. The Christmas services of the church will be held on Sunday, Dec. 26. Sunday morning the pastor's subject will be "The Leading of the Heavenly Light." The evening service will be largely a song service with a short sermon by the pastor. If you would enjoy good health keep your bowels regular and your stomach and liver in good working order. This is easily done by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. These tablets strengthen the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. They are easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. They only cost a quarter—Adv. Mrs. Bullock Recommends Chamber lain's Couch Remedy. "Last winter when my children were sick with colds and were coughing a good deal I game them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. C, M. Bullock, Gorham, N. Y. "It relieved them at once and under this treatment all symptoms of the cold gradually disappeared. My experience with this medicine warrants my recommending it to others."—Ady DIVERS-TURNER. Y. W. C. A. How To Be Healthy WE WISH ALL A Merry Xmas AND A Happy New Year Blagburn & Shelton Pharmacy Co. Parlors Issue Call SENED OF TRAINED WOMEN Facinating And Lucrative Week Jobs Waiting For YOU Get One- We Teach You'How Shampooing, Scalp Treatments, Facial Massage Marcel Waving, Hair Manufacturing, etc. and we put you in to work with the best openings beauty Shops or weatheriest homes Equates Can Work Anywhere ES, SEND FOR BOOKLET DO IT NOW CLEGE OF Beauty Culture 31st Street, Chicago 1. US A. CLEANNG CO Ins, O. White, Manager Pressing Dyeing Maple 462 414 E. Walnut Beauty Parlors Issue Call FOR HUNDRED OF TRAINED WOMEN The work Is Facinating And Lucrative $15. to $35 Per Week Jobs Waiting For YOU You Can Easily Get One- We Teach You How Our course iucludes Shampooing, Scalp Treatments, Facial Massage Electrolysis, Manicuring Marcel Waving, Hair Manufacturing, etc. When you have finished we put you in to work with the best openings in this country's finest Beauty Shops or weathest homes. Knox Graduates Can Work Anywhere FOR RATES, SEND FOR BOOKLET Don't Procrastinate DO IT NOW KNOX COLLEGE OF Beauty Culture 451 East 31st Street, Chicago 1. Des Moines, Iowa We use the "PRESTO" Steam Pressing Machine Disinfects Garments Thoroughly moves all germs. No burning Scorching or shining the only Press Equipped with a Vacum Cleaner removes every particle of dirt. Hats Cleaned and blocked. Ladies and GentsShoe Shining Parlor Alterating and repairing and lining of ladies and gents clothing. ASSEST IS SATISFIED CUSTOMERS OUR GREATEST ASSEST IS SATISFIED CUSTOMERS 5-room modern bungalow at 1047 West Eleventh Street, $30 per month. Paved street. HOUSE FOR RENT. A five-hour dwelling house for rent, $15 per month. Phone Red 4392. Mrs. M. Lewis. 2423 S. E. Court 8th St. For That Dull Feeling After Eating. "I have used Chamberlain's Tablets for some time, and can testify that they have done me more good than any tablets I have ever used. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating."—David Freeman, Kempt, Nova Scotia. These tablets strengthen the stomach and improve the digestion. They also regulate the liver and bowels. They are far superior to pills but cost no more.—Adv. THE IOWA FAMOUS CLEANING CO. 414 E. Walnut is now prepared to handle Ladies and Gents Tailoring. Also Alteration and Relining Promptly. Phone Maple 462. A Real Place To Eat First Class Place For First Class People $5.25 Meal Ticket For $5.00 McKEE CAFE 208 Third Street. Serious Results from Colds. Serious Benefits Colds not only cause a tremendous financial loss but are also a serious injury to every one who contracts them as they lower the vitality and prepare the system for the more serious diseases. It is not at all unusual for people who have serious lung trouble to say "I had a hard cold last winter." Why not take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and cure your cold while you can—Ady. Notice Worldwide Evangelist S. C. Crutcher Resire His Service: Address Claybrook, 1551 Buchanan. s Moines, Iowa Notice Hear The Worldwide Evangelist Rev. S. C. Crutcher Those that desire His Service: Address Rev. H.C. Claybrook, 1551 Buchanan. Des Moines, Iowa ```markdown ``` If It is a Bilious Attack. Take three of Chamberlain's Tablets and a quick recovery is certain.—Adv. A Reliable Remedy for Colds and Croup It would surprise you to know the number of people who use and recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, Mrs. J, N Rose, Verona, Pa., writes "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been used by myself and husband for a number of years for coughs and colds. I also gave it to my little grand-daughter three and a half years of age when she had croup last winter. It broke up the attack at once. I have recommended this remedy to many of my friends and neighbors who have also used it with good results."—Adv. Geo. C. Young. Jewelry and Notions, A special line of Holiday Gifts. Watch Repairing. Drake 966. 1110 Center St. NICE ROOM FOR RENT. For quiet single person or married ocuple. Phone Black 3744. Call P. M. or A. M. For couple or single person. I also do all music. Mrs. Katie Thomas, 907 Seventeenth Street. Improve Your Digestion. Improve If you have weak digestion eat sparingly of meats, let at least five hours elapse between meals, eat nothing between meals. Drink an abundance of water. Take one of Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper. Do this and you will improve your digestion. Got Her Good Health Out of a Bottle. Slightly used clothing for fifty women, saving man, and odd iots for children. Phone D, 4847-J, 954 14th Street Place. FOR RENT. OUR NEW HOME That Rose Beauty Cream Peroxide Greaseless Cream Produces the marvel of enhancing beauty—an ex- cellent powder cream. Excel- lent for men and women. Price FOB SALE AT Mrs. E. Herrell (Palo Alto, Calif.) 721 C Ave. Woolf Albia. Mrs. Laura Herrell (Poro System) 731 N. Fellows Ave. Ottumwa. Mrs. Laura Herrell (Culturist) 401 N. Lincoln St. Mt. Pleasant. Martha Wilson (Hair Refiner) 136 S. 6h St. Burlington. Mrs. Celia Green (Poro System) 935 L St. W. Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Celia Green (Poro System) 1107 Bipley St. Davenport. Mrs. E. Emerson (Walker System) 128 S. 3d Ave. Clinton. Mrs. E. Emerson (Poro System) 500 W. 7th St. Sioux City. Mrs. E. Turner (Magic System) 110 ve. C Council Bluffs. Mrs. Alice C. Thew (Beauty Culturist) Iowa Ave. Muscatine Nellsonia Skin Ointment A 30 minute Instant Greaseless Ointment that Bleach. An ointment that makes the skin several shades lighter instantly. For all skin diseases, discoloration, etc. A healthy 10 day cure. Price 35c. Good News For All Men Simply Wash the Hair Oh! Boy!! Dr. Pryor's Wonderful Soap Is the only preparation on the market that will straighten the hair without turning it red or injuring the scalp. The latest scien- New Center Cafe 1114 Center St., Res Moines, Iowa. "IF YOU DON'T EAT HERE WE'LL BOTH The "NEW CENTER CAFE," is now open de- der new ownership and new management, but with service and "BEST CHEF" Mr. Clifton Perry and a assistants. Regular Meals, 35 Cents. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER, 50 CEN ROAST YOUNG TURKEY A LA DUMAS I CRANBERRY SAUCE PRIME ROAST BEEF AU-JUS CANDIED YAMS MASHED POTATOES STEWED PEAS WITE PARKER HOUSE ROLLS PUMPKIN PIE "IF YOU DON'T EAT HERE WE'LL BOTH STARVE." The "NEW CENTER CAFE," is now open day and night, under new ownership and new management, but with the same faithful service and "BEST CHEF" Mr. Clifton Perry and a full staff of able assistants. Regular Meals, 35 Cents. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER, 50 CENTS ROAST YOUNG TURKEY A LA DUMAS DRESSING CRANBERRY SAUCE PUMPKIN PIE Coffee Tea Milk Cream "NEW CENTER CAFE" 1114 Center Street, Harry W. Hammitt, Manager "Dept. A-5' EUFAULA (Pronounced U-FALL-ER) BEAUTY PREPARATION! The World's Fountain of Beauty Secrets A. Main Laboratory EUFAULA CHEMICAL CO. 151 West 53rd Street New York City IOWA DISTRIBUTOR MME, M. BARRETT 1010 Center St. Dear imea tific discovery. Will not give the hard, porcupine effect, but makes the hair soft and wavf. Price $1.12 per package. Agents' outfit $5.50. No samples. Big money for agents. A. STUART NOVELTY CO. 2513 Lake St., Omaha, Neb. WE'LL BOTH STARVE." "is now open day and night, un- gement, but with the same faithful Lifton Perry and a full staff of able als, 35 Cents. DINNER, 50 CENTS LA LA DUMAS DRESSING RY SAUCE BEEF AU-JUS YAMS ED PEAS WITH CARROTS ouply removes PLAIN BREAD --- That Natural Complexion Creation. Irresistible with its clinging, velvety texture—delicate fragrance—smooth silk. Price 80c. FOR SALE AT DES MOINES is GISGRANT (Walker System) 82 18th Mrs. W. J. Shepard (Poro System) 102 8th Mrs. Claybrook (Poro System) 1551 Buchanan St. Mrs. Mary Barrett (Walker System) 1625 Buchanan St. Mrs. Eta Smith (Poro System) 1625 Buchanan St. Mrs. Eta Smith (Poro System) 1625 Walker (Walker System). Mrs. Mary Scott (Walker System) For straightening and refinishing any grade of harsh or curry hair, instantly—leaving it long, soft, silky—and glossy—guaranteed not hair. Price Miles' Harmony Orchestra (Union Musicians) MRS. MENTER MILES, Piano. MR. J. T. JOHNSON MRS. JONN Cornet V MR. HARRY CUNNINGHAM MR. HARRY Trombone. Phone Market 584 or write 741 West Ninth Street. A I WISH TO ANNOUNCED CATED IN THE SHELLE IN HOUR OF SORROW RESPONDS TO YOUR PER I ASSURR YOU A FI I WISH TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF MY NEW FUNERAL PARLORS, LOCATED IN THE SHELLBURN BUILDING, 1208 CENTER STREET. IN HOUR OF SORROW WITH DIGNITY AND REVERENT CARE MY SERVICE RESPONDS TO YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS. I ASSURA YOU A FITTING TRIBUTE TO YOUR LOVED ONES. Office Phone W. 2767 all germs. No burning corona- St. Louis, Mo. THE BYSTANDER Among Our Neighbors KEOKUK NOTES. (Rev. C. A. White) To the many readers of the Bystander, I take this opportunity of saying that since my last written notes have vanished from your memory, many changes have been wrought unto me, but I am indeed glad to be able to be in your midst again to live anew all past mistakes, and will try with all efforts to spare no time or means to receive all news so as to put the Bystander on record as Keokuk's leading paper among the Negro race. Thanking you I remain your servant, C. Arthur White. The following business men of Keokuk are progressing nicely in the various lines of business in which they are engaged: Mr. A. J. Fields, Mr. Geo, W. Roddy, Mr. Geo, Bland, Mr. Tomer Brown, Dr. W. M. Hayes and Miss Jennie Danderidge. There is quite a lot of sickness prevalent at this time. Among the most serious is that of Mr. John Henderson, who is suffering from a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Benjamin Pyles is also sick and numerous others although none of the sufferers have contagious attacks. Miss Sidney J. Davis has just returned from the southland, where she did much work for missions. She reports a splendid visit, it is hoped that more of our men and women will avail themselves of all opportunities to improve their forces as Miss Davis has, for she has built a wonderful school of knowledge and mission work here and her present quarters have proven themselves too small for her numbers. MACON, MO. NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris of Oakland, Cal., announced the marriage of her son, Lieut. Norman D. Houston, who formerly served in the late great world war to a beautiful and attractive young girl of Los Angeles. The wedding will take place at her mother's home in Los Angeles Dec. 29, where they will reside. Mr. N. O. Houston is in the insurance business here. Grandmother is to give her $100 as a wedding gift, and the groom $50 as a gift. Mr. and Mrs. Harris will leave the 26th of December to attend the wedding. Mrs. Edith Graves has returned from a visit in St. Louis. The wedding bells rang again in Macon. Miss Nellie Jackson and Mr. John Lawson were united in marriage Dec. 4. The young lady he chose for his bride is very pretty and a sweet girl She formerly resided in Kirksville, Mo. She has a large number of friends join in congratulations and best wishes. Lawson is one of Macon's highly favored young men, and deserves the success he has achieved and the bride he has won will be a real addition to the most valuable type of womanhood. Their friends were pleased to share the happiness and joy. Mr. Lonnie Rulford of St. Louis and Mr. Roy Ford of Moline, Ill., were called home on the account of the illness of Mrs. Gertrude Rulford their mother. Mrs. Sophonia Oliver Hyde is not so well. Mrs. Mable Smith Finney of St. Paul, Minn., stopped off to visit her mother and friends. She is en route to St. Louis. Mrs. Ellen Housen, a highly respected citizen, died at her home. Funeral Sunday at Bethel M. E. church where she was a member for over 32 years. Mrs. Carrie Henderson Noel and sister, Mrs. Lena Otis came with the remains of her husband, David Noel, who died in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mr. Cecil Henderson and Horner Noel and Mrs. Clotel Noel Harris attended the funeral of David Noel. Mr. C. W. Wright of Chicago, Ill., was the guest of Miss Lucille O. Harris last Sunday. Mrs. Alice Tremble Muldren died at her home in Clarence, Mo., Sunday. BURLINGTON NEWS Miss Olive Jones will spend the holidays in Chicago visiting her brother, Mr. Adelphus Jones. Mr. Scott E. Jones, engineer for the to Sigourney to repair the engine at to Sogourney to indicate the engine at the company's electric plant. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. Charles Otis Harrison of 729 Seventeenth avenue died at Merey hospital Saturday, Dec. 11. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Dec. 3, 1904 and was 16 years and 7 days old. Charles was a member of Bethel Sunday school, and also attended the public schools here He leaves to mourn his loss, a mother, father, one sister and one brother rela- MRS. JONNIE SHAW Violin MR. HARRY MILLER Drums ANNOUNCEMENT. The Store 1101 Center Largest Prescription Center Store Xmas Card At our store you will find a list value—gifts that betoken good One of the special advantages ours lies in the fact that it can for every member of this family. We list below some of our lea- t to give you any hint of the best the goods, or the compelling p ALL THE LEADING LINK LET ARTICLES. A COMPLETE STOCK OF MANICURE SETS, BOX TOILET SUNDRIES, HOT WATER, PENS, CIGARS, XMAS CANE, SOAPS, FLASH LIGHTS. REMEMBER OUR STOCK LET WATERS CAN'T BE BEEN MME. WALKER, HIGH B FRED PALMERS, WHITES STRAIGHTENING COMBS. NORTHWEST CORNER E H.J. Haskin Haskin I North West Corner from in Ma- Mr. John gage Dee. for his sweet girl. ville, Mo. ends join ches, or only fav- the suc- bride he to the manhood. share the louis and hl, were the ill- ward their is not so of St. visit her en route respected rural Sun- here she "Coughter Gets Even In H When the cast away cry "let me to scoff. You look so grotesque, you desert If only you hadn't that cough." YOU MAY RELIEVE THE MOTHER B COUGH A Jolly At The "SHELBUR W. 12th and New Year Jazzy Jazz By Dysart's SYNCOPATED For Your P The Public is Corr Admission 50 cts. MENT. NEW FUNERAL PARLORS, LO- ENTER STREET. REVERENT CARE MY SERVICE S. UR LOVED ONES. NES ALMER. Residence Phone W. 4964 sives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted from Bethel A. M. E. church Monday afternoon. Rev. A. Ford, officiating, assisted by Rev. C. R. Waters and Rev. A. B. Collins. The funeral was largely attended and the flowers were many and beautiful. Mrs. Francis Hicks of Ottumwa, Mrs. Belle Christian and daughter, Florence, of Omaha, attended the funeral of Charles Otis Harrison Monday afternoon. Mt. Olive lodge No. 17 of A. F. and A. M. elected at their December meeting the following officers: Worshipful Store of Quirk 01 Center St. Description and Drug Center Street Cards and S will find a line of gifts that he betoken good judgment as well as the advantages of selecting from a fact that it contains something of this family. Some of our leading lines, but it prints the beauty, novelty and the compelling power of low price. READING LINES OF PERFUME STOCK OF INGERSOL WATER, BOX STATIONERY, HOT WATER BOTTLES, KIMAS CANDIES, HIGHLY GHS. OUR STOCK OF PERFUME CANNOT BE BEAT. BROWN, BLACK, WHITES SPECIFIC AND COMBS. CORNER ELEVENTH AVE. Maskin Drug Co. first Corner-11th Cent. Letter Gets No Symp. Even In His Home by cry "let me in" you reply. que, you deserve to be rescued that cough." EELIEVE THAT COUGH BY The Store of Quality 1101 Center St. Largest Prescription and Drug Stock on Center Street Xmas Cards and Seals At our store you will find a line of gifts that have enduring value—gifts that betoken good judgment as well as good will. One of the special advantages of selecting from a stock like ours lies in the fact that it contains something appropriate for every member of this family. We list below some of our leading lines, but it is impossible to give you any hint of the beauty, novelty and real worth of the goods, or the compelling power of low prices. ALL THE LEADING LINES OF PERFUMES AND TOILET ARTICLES. A COMPLETE STOCK OF INGERSOL WATCHES. MANICURE SETS, BOX STATIONERY, BOX CANDY, TOILET SUNDRIES, HOT WATER BOTTLES, FOUNTAIN PENS, CIGARS, XMAS CANDIES, HIGHLY PERFUMED SOAPS, FLASH LIGHTS SOAPS, PLAYES REMEMBER OUR STOCK OF PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS CAN'T BE BEAT. MME. WALKER, HIGH BROWN, BLACK AND WHITE FRED PALMERS, WHITES SPECIFIC AND KASHMIR STRAIGHTENING COMBS. NORTHWEST CORNER ELEVENTH AND CENTER "Coughter Gets No Sympathy" When the cast away cry "let me in" you reply.—We are reluctant to scoff. You look so grotesque, you deserve to be rescued.' If only you hadn't that cough.' YOU MAY RELIEVE THAT COUGH BY USING MOTHER BROWN'S COUGH SYRUP Mrs. Brown I recom- mand your cough syrup highly. I have tried her remedies for four ears and find your med- the best of them. Mrs. H. J. Rodgers. Dear Mrs. recommend my syrup med- highly. I tried other for many yea- that yours am in gover- ice and sho- Yours. Earl W. J. Greer orders promptly filled Address MRS. KATTIE BROWN, 1033 Fourth Street Place. Des Moines, Iowa. Jolly Time SHELBURN G th and Center New Year Even JAZZ MU UNCOPATED JAZZ ORCH for Your Pleasure public is Cordially invited acts. Jas. H. W. A Jolly Time At The "SHELBURN GARDEN" W. 12th and Center Sts. New Year Eve. Jazzy Jazz Music By Dysart's SYNCOPATED JAZZ ORCHESTRA For Your Pleasure The Public is Cordially invited Admission 50 cts. Jas. H. Woods, mgr. SUCCESS DREAMS Mrs. Brown I recommend your cough syrup highly. I have tried other remedies for four years and find your medicine the best of them all. Mrs. H. J. Rodgers. Master, G. W) Chipley; Senior Warden, Earnest Mack; Junior Warden, W. H. Beshears; Treasurer, W. H. Milligan; Secretary, L. D. Lowery. Silver Leaf chapter No. 5, order of the Eastern Star, elected the following officers at their December meeting: Worthy Matron, Romeyler Ford; Worthy Patron, G. W. Ashby; Associate Matron, Ada Green; Conductress, Mrs. A. G. Jackson; Associate Conductress, Mrs. Carrie Perkins; Secretary, Mrs. Itao Wetherell. Mrs. Anna Joyce entertained at dinner Sunday, Rev. A. Collins and wife. of Quality Center St. Coin and Drug Stock on Street Seals and Seals line of gifts that have enduring and judgment as well as good will. of selecting from a stock like contains something appropriate family. leading lines, but it is impossible beauty, novelty and real worth of power of low prices. TES OF PERFUMES AND TOI- F INGERSOL WATCHES. STATIONERY, BOX CANDY, ATER BOTTLES, FOUNTAIN DIES, HIGHLY PERFUMED K OF PERFUMES AND TOI- AT. BROWN, BLACK AND WHITE SPECIFIC AND KASHMIR ELEVENTH AND CENTER Drug Co. Center-11th Center St. Is No Sympathy" This Home me in" you reply.—We are reluctant serve to be rescued." WHAT COUGH BY USING BROWN'S SYEUP Now Time BURN GARDEN" d Center Sts. Year Eve. JAZZ Music D JAZZ ORCHESTRA leasure dially invited Jas. H. Woods, mgr. Cured His Rupture I was badly ruptured whitle lifting a trunk several years ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was an operation. Trusses did me no good. Finally I got hold of something that quickly and completely cured me. Years have passed and the rupture has never returned, although I am doing hard work as a carpenter. There was no operation, no lost time, no trouble. I have nothing to sell, but will give full information about how you may find a complete cure without operation. If you write to me, Eugene M. Pullen, Carpenter, 1070G Marcellus avenue, Manaquan, N. J. Better out out this notice and show it to any others who are ruptured—you may save a life or at least stop the misery of rupture and the worry and danger of an operation GES C 30g Dear Mrs. Brown: I recommend your cough syrup medicine very highly. I have tried tried other medicines for many years and find that yours is the best. I am in government service and should know. Yours truly, Earl W. Badgely, Greenlake, Ill.