Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-27

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sMisa Margaret M. Coleman OF Rux'
ton, lows is promising young writer
aud lows should be proud OF this GIT
ed and beloved daug liter of their state
B The following is ~ nopsis Of . papes
written by her.
s.Perlls OF the Twentieth Century"
We pass this way but once. The
world through which we are passing Il
in some respeets like turnpike road,
along which vice and folly have erect
Cd their tollgates for the accommodation
OF travellers. These tollgates are as
great in variety as in the amount OF
toll. They tempt us with many vain
pleasures, and win thousands, but she
cakes without mercy. Like artful rob-
bers they allure until they get their
victims in their power, then they rob,
OF health, wealth. character, OF pur-
pose, of piety and purity and brings
I. the end OF blasted LIE.
Pride aud fashion have erected toll
gates along this road and takes heavy
toll Of the purse. Many men have be-
come beggars by paying at their gates.
Intemperance the worst Of all, plays
she part OF q sturdy william. He not
only gets from his customers health
and wealth. but prostitutes the noblest
faculties Of the soul to bases uses.
It's poison is insiduous.
And there are many other tollgates
that gather unjust taxes on the turn
pixie road.
Then let MS as travellers beware, If
We intend to make successful journey.
Shun evil companions, bad Language
,disdain. Bad habits are easily acquir-
cd, they are like weeds, they flourish
rapidly and rankly without care or
culture. M. N. COLEMAN. I
DIES MONIES.
The Twentieth Century Needlework
Club are entering heartily into the
work Of race elevation. We are gain
ing in influence and namber" writes
Miss Wells state organiser.
CEDAR RAPIDS.
Mrs. NJ. "A. Boyd writes, 1--WE have
club here to assist in this
work Of Lifting as we climb" and
realize in union thsre is strength we
want TO unite with the Federation
m. MADISON.
Hiss Axsa Harper Is endeavorinR to
taken an interest in.this work In Fl.
Madison. She said, II am very much
Interested iu the Federation.
orrUMwA.
Mrs. Charles Taylor entertained IN
honor Of the Ida Wells Club At a recep-
lion last Friday, the affair was de-
lightful in every detail. The ladies
were beautifully gowned, the house
was profuselv decorated. there was
least OF good things and cordial
of greetings and good
viii between the club women with the
hope that better acquaintance will
cement aud strengthen into lasting
The benevolent Club is progressing
as only gaod clubs can. Mrs. NJ. A.
6trother is organizer and president
and under her able administration the
club took permanent root and contin-
ues to grow. The club meets every
Thursday. After business they have
lectures on Domestic Science followed
by discussion by members of the club.
The club is for the good of all and any
woman resident Of this city may be-
come member by signing the consti-
tuition and promising to promote it's
welfare.
Good Intent Club is hourishing as
.'only weeds flourish They are truly
living up to the motto Lifting as we
climb" and endeavoring to establish
public sentiment for us and not against
us. They have open wide their door
and are inviting the weak and falter-
ing who have formerly been pushed
back and endeavoring to set their feet
in paths Of right, realizing that only
thus can the object for which this cub
movement stands. the uplifting and
betterinent of humanity, be aceomp-
lishod.