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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
Kansas C0l0red Farmers

A Negro whose agricultural pro.
ducts are of sufficient magnitude, to
justify a great railroad company in
building a few miles of side track to
accommodate and facilitate his
loading of cars and whose shipments
are of such quantity that his cars
will be switched from one destina-
ton to another, after CHILLING out"
is producer of no small imp ortance
in any community. Kansas has
such Negro in the person of J. G..
Groves of Edwardsville, "the
famous potato king" J. G.. Groves
of Edwardsville, came to Kansas
without cent of capital except
plenty of ene.gy will to work and
a clear head, today Mr.. Groves is
writing his wealth in six figures.
Here is another example: A few
years ago Tom Moore was hauling
baggage about Topeka, becoming
disgusted with his condition, con-
vinced that there was no future in
hauling trunks, he left Topeka and
took up claim in Hodgeman
County, kans., 0near Jetmore and
began ,rrising hogs, cattle and farm
produce when the Kansas droughts
would permit. He is now the pos
SCISSOR of "a half section of good
land we'll stocked, and is able to
help his county meet its expenses
by discounting its script. Jefferson
County has successful Negro farmers
in George and John, Jones and NJ.
Holt besides others who are rapidly
accumulating "soil." In Shawnee
County the names Of Benz. Vance,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
AN OLD DOCTORS TIP.
4 Simple Rule Thst Hslpsd Him -
Acquire . Lucrative Practice.

4 Simple Rule That Helped Him -
Acquire . Lucrative Practice.
A physician Of long standing In this
city who has practice tnat any Of
his colleagues might envy-and, many
in all probability do-recently gave
this advice to young doctor who wa
just starting out In his profession. The
older man is type Of the kind Of doc
tor that Is said to be going out Of
style-the family physician. Whether
he is destined to disappear or not. this
kind of physician followed a highly
profitable kind Of career while II last
3D. Many young men used to regard
this sort Of practice as that to which
they all aspjired.
x have always made It rule" !" said
this experienced man Of medicine. TO
close every visit to patient with g
question or comment on his Or her
physical condition. 1t II Ill very Well
to discuss various questions with ones
patients. talk about al kinds Of sub
jects and interest them IN any way
possible. But the flnal remark must
be connected with the patients physi-
cal condition. Tell him not 70 forget
to take certain medicine regularly.
or tell her that you have never had =
case that was Just like hers-but IN all
cases talk last about the illness Of the
person you have come to see. learn
ed that when I was young man from
the most popular physician Of his time
always felt indebted to him, for
it was not long before realized the
truth of the theory that nothing
leaves such favorable impression on
patient as to.emphasize the import
ance of his malady!" v,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
OSCEOLA BUDGETARIAN.

Have you had any rain lately?
Mrs. Jane Griffin is confined to her
bed with sickness.
Carl Wade left Monday afternoon
for Des Moines to visit his aunt Mrs.
Emma Harris.
Miss Ora Wilson was in from the
country Tuesday.
Miss Stella Pierson left for her home
in Greenfield, after pleasant stay in
our city.
Rev. Wade will deliver lecture in
the Presbyterian church (wbite) at
Cleveland on the Ia, subject give
Seperate and Distinct Nations under
one Flag"
Mrs. Elmer Edwards and little
daughter Beulah are visiting at ne
home of the formers parents in New
Virginia.
Miss Beatus Wade spent week with
Miss Ora Wilson in her beautiful
country home.
Albert Harris left Saturday for Des
Moines to accept a position, but was
compelled to return home on account
of sickness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
TT. PLEASANT NEWS.

Mrs. Clay Reed en- n.ertained few
friends at tea June 2e.
Mrs. Geo. Logan entertained few
friends at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Robt.
Hackley also entertained at dinner the
same day.
A concert will be given for the bene-
fit of Rev. Ferribee in short time.
Mrs. J. w. Fiddler and daughter
lone OF Chicago are in Mt. Pleasant
visiting friends.
Miss Florence Jackson who has been
attending the I. w. U Conservatory,
returned to her home in Keokuls Thurs
day. We are pleased to learn that
she will return in the fall.
Miss Maude Arbuckle left Thursday
for visit at Springfield, ILL.,, st. Paul,
and Minneapolis, M:nn.
Mrs. Bowling has returned from
Keokuk where she went to attend the
Baptist 8. s. Convention. ..-
Baptisimal rites were administered
to Miss Beats Hedge and R. H. Hack
ley Sunday night at the A. M. church,
by the pastor. Mrs. Anna Anderson
and Miss Roxy Hedge were united to
the church during the week.
The I. X. S. memb bers pleasantly sur.
prised Miss X. Nyra Bartlett, in honor
of her birthday June 80.
A number of our young men spent
the 4th in Ottumwa and Burlington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
CLINTON ITEMS.

A small but appreciative audien GO
gathered az Bethel A. NJ. +. church last
Wednesday evening to listen 70 Captain
l.. f. Sutton OF Clint0ns we'll known
attorneys and business men who by
request had accpeted an Invitation to
deliver an addresses, the fourth number
on the entertainment course, every ono
here knows the qualifications OF N. Sutton
his effort on this occa non was none the
less interesting than those Of previous
occasions he succeeded in winning new
laurels to those already won the subject
chosen Egyptian Civilization wss handled
in masterly manner and should have
been listened to by larger audience and
especially our people, thrcugbout the
evening the choir rendered selections,
Miss Eva Il. Brown Of Chicago also
favored the audience with few vocal
numbers which slicited applause being
former Clinton girl her appearance was
greet with pleasure.
Jas. w. Cooper Of Morrison visited
Wednesday night here.
Rev. P. P. Taylor Of Muscatine is in
the city this week, on his return he will
be accompanied BY his family, who will
visit with him for an indefinite period.
Subsribe for the Bystander.
Owing to the inclement weather the
rally at the A. NJ. E. church did not take
place last Sunday nothing .preventing it
will take place next Sunday.
The Stewardess met Tuesday night to
arrange to serve refreshments on the
4th of July. 5s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
STATE BAPTIST SUNDAI
SCHOOL,.
Special to Bvstander.

Special to Bvstander.
Keokuk, lathe regular an
nual meeting of the Iowa Baptist
Sunday School convention held
its session last week in Keokuk.
There were many delegates and
visitors present from Iowa and
adjacent states. There was
much work done in the conven-
ton and the delegates report
splendid meeting. All worked
in harmony together for the up
lifting of humanity. Miss Eva
Bates of Buxton, the present dis
trict Superintendent, was re-elect-
ed, which is quite a compliment
to such a worthy young lady.
The next annual meeting will be
held in Buxton. A full report
will be given next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
FUNERAL OF JAMES JONES

Omitted Insertion Last Week.)
One of the saddest funerals
that has been held in our city was
that of MIR. James Jones, which
was held Sunday, June p. The
cause of death was from explos-
ion while working in the coal
mine; which was supposed to be
due to his own negligence. So
sudden and shocking was his
death that his friends felt much
grieved. The funeral services
were held from the A. NJ. E..
church, conducted by Rev. H. S.
Graves, and T. L. Griffith of the
Baptist church. He was a men,
Der of the Brotherhood Band and
the Booker T. Washington club,
which were out in full numbers
and marched to the grave. Mr..
Luther H. S. Brown read a very
beautiful and touching paper on
Mr.. Jones. The pail bearers
were Walter Yates, Robt. Brown,
Joe Morris, Clarence Brown,
VIM. Archie and Mr.. Morris.
There were man wreaths and
flowers as token of respect and
esteem he was held in. The re-
mains were laid to rest in Wood
land cemetery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
1 I'VE WSPAP4R CHANGE.

Des Moines people have wit
messed some sudden and perhaps
unexpected changes in their big
daily papers within the last fort
night. The Daily News stock
changed hands and the Kellogg
syndicate OWLS a large share, but
there is no serious change in
the management.
The Iowa State Register and
the Des Moines Daily Leader con-
solidated. The Register first
selling out to Hon. G. r. Roberts,
Superintendent of the Uuited
States Mint, formerly of Ft.
Dodge, who will be the editor in
chief of the new Register and
Leader consolidation, with Mr..
Samuel Stress as assistant. This
consolidation will be the best
thing for the people of Des
Moines and Iowa as it will give
them metropolitan daily paper,
something much needed in Iowa.
May success be theirs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Robt Turner and the James are
we'll known as successful farmers,
while Keith, ChileS, Owens and De
Moss are successful truck gardeners.
All through Western Kansas will be
found Negroes who have put brains
behind their Drawn and have helped
to raise the IL01S,1SS bushels of
wheat in 1901 the AZ, ,6o5, ,672
bushels of corn, besides the millions
of tons of fodder crop which kept
and fattened the millions of head of
hogs, horses and COWS. Kansas is
a great state and boasts of some
very excellent and inspiring exampl
es for young Negroes to follow, who
are wondering what to do, but right
up north lies Nebraska, with Negro
farmer J. w. Smith who drove 200
of his own cattle into lhe south
Omaha stockyards last year, and
then had some left in the feed lots.
These examples are taken at random
and not through desire to adver-
tise the persons mentioned, success
full Negroes like successful people Of
any race. They have no desire to
to have their achievements heraldcd
from the housetops. Their achieve
ments tell what others can do, if
they only will.-Topeka Plaindealer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Editor of the Iowa STATE BYsTAN.
DER: Sir In your issue of June 49,,
reference is made to my going to vii.
berforce University and among other
things was to deliver the baccalaureate
sermon, Such an honor however was
not mine ahd neither was it the object
of my going, did go but only as one
of the trustees, representing the Iowa
Annual Conference in that body. l
call your attention to this because of
the large circulation of the BYsrANDER
and the light in which it places me to
the public. HORACE S. GRAVES.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
CARRIER PIGEONS.
fAsir Use % Land and ssa 4 Steadily
Incrsasins.

Their Use On Land and Sea Z eeoad01
Incrsssias.
Here is ! new word for you, colum.
bophilism. It means raising and train.
Ing messenger pigeons. Within the
last few years this industry has grown
wonderfully. The governments Of Bel
GUM, Germany, France and the United
States are training these birds to serve
ls messengers from army stations.
The United States makes use OF them
more especially from ships. Nearly
every one Of our big ships carries q
coop Of honling pigeons, az they ars
called, which are released as occasion
demands, and almost without excep.
ton the birds 60 with unarring swift
ness to their home on shore, carrying
a tiny tube fastened to one leg, which
contains message written on the
thinnest OF paper. They can be de-
pended upon to goa hundred miles q
a speed Of fifty miles an hour when
they are three years old. Special at
tention has recently been paid IN
France to the use Of carrier pigeons by
Inc cavalry. The bird Is placed IN
wicker tube lined with hair to deaden
the effect Of the jolting. Three such
tubes can be carried in a basket. which
Is attached to the riders shoulders In
the same way as d knapsack. The
birds feet are drawn UP and IL wings
are folded when 1t is placed in the
tube, and : light form Of folding cage
is carried. In which the birds can rest
and eat during halt. Twelve men ars
sent every year from the French cav
airy ranks to attend course Of II
struction IN the treatment and han
ding Of pigeons at the military pigeon
station at Vanguard. The sense that
guides the pigeon back to It's home 4
as much mystery now as It ever was.
When set at liberty, II immediately
rises in the air in a spiral, higher anb
higher. as II getting it's bearings, th,
away 1t goes IN the right direction. =
nightfall the bird goes into camp nsD
water, and early next morning resume
the journey. =. Little Chronicle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
A RECEPTION.

The Drury Concert Co. gave recep-
ton Monday night in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Down. Mr. Downs was
married last Monday to Miss Sadie
Mae Edinburg of Chattanooga, Tenn.
The reception was given at the home
of Mrs. Douglas Miller. SIG Park street,
and the evening will long be remem-
.bered by those present, for an excellent
musical program was rendered consist
by the club. Mrs. Downs was taken
i'll in the afternoon and they were un.
able to be present. Refreshments
we're served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Hon. Moses Leonard Frazier by Con-
ferring on Him the Degree OF
Master of Arts-He is an LII.
B., and a Bachelor of

PnllOSOpny.
New York, June 26.-Educators
of the city are commenting upon the
remarkable example of educational
industry and perseverance displayed
under adverse circumstances which
which is furnished by the case of
Moses Leonard Frazier, upon whom
the degree master of arts was be-
slowed recently by Colubia Univer-
sity.
Mr.. Frazier possesses three other
degrees. That of Bachelor of phi
losophy was received at Mount
Union College, Alliance, Ohio; that
of L. L. B. from the New York
Law School, and that of master Of
philosophy from Mount Union Col
lege.
While he was pursu ing his studies
Mr.. Frazier found sufh cent time to
establish and successfully operate a
school of chiropody and dermatoIogy
and a real estate business, besides
conducting a large law practice.
He has considerable means and
plans to devote the rest of his life to
law. Within short time he will 60
to Heidelberg to study constitu-
tional law and languages.
Mr.. Frazier was born in New
New Orleans and is forty years old.
He is unmarried and has no mother.
''I find that the color of man S
skin is no bar to his success as a
student if he conducts himself as a
student if he conducts himself as a
gentleman" says Mr.. Frazies.
"Most men; I suppose, at my age,
would feel that they were entitled tc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mr.. James Shackelford a student
from Simpson College who is
dangerously sick at the Mercy Hospital
with typhoid fever is better at this
writing. His sister Mss Matte
Shackelford of Hennsey Oklahoma ar
rived here Saturday, his mother and
brother are already here. They were
formally farmers from Taylor County
Iowa. Mr.. Shackelford owns quarter
section of good land in two miles of
Hennecy and lives in the town where
he owns some valuable property.
There crops re:good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

The West Side School Directors held
their meeting to elect janitors. They
elected Mr.. Harrison Gould for his
second term at increase salary. He
now received S55 90 per month and Mr.
Richard P. Harris was the newly elect
ed janitor, he receives 5000 per month
These are good dreliable'and representa-
tive citizens and we be speak good
service for the school board,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

The Review of Reviews for July is
notable for well-considered editorial
discussions of the South African peace
and its probable results, our own prob
lem in the Philippines, the Cuban
crisis, the isthmian canal question, the
work of Congress, the coal strike. the
shipbuilding and steamship combina-
tions, the crop prospects of the year,
and many other topics Of timely
interest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Miss Celestlne Brown has
leased the entire building, 4o5
and 4o7 Fifth avenue South,
and has opend the "CreoIe
Kitchen" clearinghouse style
meals 25 cents. Short orders
served. First-class furnished
rooms in connection. Minne-
apOliS, MINI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mr.. Talbot Woods and Miss Jennie
Neal was united in marriage last Sun
day at the residence of his brother,
Mr.. Jas. Woods on sth., and Grand
Avenue, Rev. II. s. Graves officiated,
only few of their intimate friends
were present at the wedding. The
reception given by Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Woods Monday evening was we'll at
tended and very pleasat time was re-
ported an elegant lunch was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mr.. 3. B. Baker, one Of our highly
esteemed young men from Saylor call
ed at the Bystander office and ordered
his paper sent to Virginia. He left
Thursday evening for Buxton to visit
his sister Mrs. Il. Harris and from
there he goes to Muscatine to visit his
sister Mrs. c. p. Fairfax where he will
leave for Charlottesville, Va, to visit
his parents several weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Thompson
will leave Saturday for st. Paul and
Minneapolis to attend the AT ro-Ameri-
can Council and Afro American Press
Convention next week from there they
will 60 to Seattle, Washington visit
ing the Yellowstone National PARK
Spokane and Tacoma.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04
Very Low Excursion Rates to Port.
land, Tacoma. Seattle, Van
Couver and Victoria,

Couver and Victoria,
Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold July II to FL,
inclusive, with final return limit by ex
tension until September Is, inclusive,
account Y. P. C. U, meeting. Pullman
Standard an Tourist Sleepers, Dining
Cars, Scenic Route. Apply to agents
Chscago & North Western R'y.
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BYRD MOORE.
Bicycle Repairing,
Renting-TireS &
SundrieS.
823 GRAND AVENUE.
Special Excursion Rates,

opeC1al EXCurS1On Mates, ~
Via the North Western Line to Hot
Springs, Deadwood, Lead and Custer,
s. o., and to Colorado and Utah points
good to return until Oct 81. A splen
did opportunity is offered for an en-
joyable vacation trip. Several fine
trains via the North Western Line
daily. Apply to agents Chicago 4
North: :Westera R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mr.. Albert Pierson formerly well
known business man of this city, who
went out to Washington near Spokane
about two years ago for his health
was brought back this week and taken
to his parents home in Greenfield, Ia,
as there is practically no hopes for his
recovery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

The Bystander hopes that all those
subscribers who have received cards to
send in your dues in the installmsnt
plan. Please show your honest in
tention 10 deal fair with us as we have
been very lenient with you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Miss Storm Sheffey of Muchakinock
arrived in the city this week. She
will be the guest of Mrs. F. i. Goggins
while here. Her many friends will be
glad to know that she has recovered
from her recent illness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mr.. Victor Walker, formerly of Oma-
ha, Nebr., has opened up saloon at
290 W. Court avenue, and is conducting
the only first-class colored saloon in
this city. Mr.. Walker is an intelligent
good business man and courteous TO all.
Those wishing refreshments should
give him call. He is race man, see
his announcement elsewhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

When, in Davenport go to The
Keystone Club for wine and re.
freshments and furnished rooms,
31S w. Trout street.
Billy WILLIAMS, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mr. David Barner one of our success
full farmers near Rider Ia, was in our
city last Friday. He called at the By
stander office and paid his subscription
dues in full. He says hia crops are
good he has seventy-fve acres of corn
and keeps hired man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mrs r. A. Nelson of Colfax, who has
been in our city the past week attend.
ing the Elks' carnival, returned home
Monday. She was the guest OF her
daughter Mrs. John c. Turner, 71O S.
e.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Miss Bertha Findley of Oskaloosa, Ia.
arrived here Thursday to spend the
fourth in the Capital City the guest
of MIR. aud Mrs. J, R. Weeks of 21st.
street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mr.. John Glass is no better at this
writing, yet he does not suffer with
any pain. His sister, Mrs. n. Whit
field of st, Louis, Mo-, has teen SUM
mons to his bedside. She came last
Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

When in Burlington, Iowa, call at
The Little Equal Right, saloon, pool.
Billiards, barber shop and bath rooms
No. 3I5 Front street. Good accom-
mOdatiOns to all.
r. MARTIN Proprietor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Don't forget to give me call
Equal Rights Barber Shop and Bath
Rooms, 800 West Third street. Bath
rooms open until IL on Sundays.
CHAs. J. Roy, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Original Meaning Of Prejudice.
Prejudice was originally nothing
more than 4 Judgment formed before
hand. the character Of such judgments
being best indicated BY the present
meaning Of the xord.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Miss Alice Morton, Mrs. Jas. Woods
and Arthur Jones left Thursday for
Keokuk to spend the 4th and remain
indefinitely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Those who will attend the annual
session of the Masonic Grand Lodge of
Iowa at Keokuk are: J. Fl. Shepard,
VIM, Coalson, E. T. Banks, J. Frank
Blagburn, Geo. H. Cleggett and Harri-
son Gould.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

The Sewing Circle of Colfax gave
party in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Phelps
A very good sized crowd was present
and all reported good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

take rest. got late start and
it was long struggle for me to get
on my feet, but when man is in
earnest, work is play.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mrs. Lena Saunders of Pittsburg,
Pa, is in the city visiting MIR. and Mrs.
VIM. Fletcher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

son OF Forest City who candidate his second Senator bertson
he is ommonay owa bright honest nustr
Jealous hard
republican, He his district as
the the people
elected seeks
we'll has he hled
pleasure him acimatn the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-04

Mrs. j. H. Woods left yesterday for
Keokuk to visit with her relatives and
friends for month.