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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
DUBUQUE ITEMS.

The Rev. B. N. Hackiey is drawing out
the people Sunday night. witnessed quite
large congregation lor Dubuque. His
choice OF old familiar by mns interspersed
with new hymns and droil reward and
excellent delivery of sermons bave caused
an unusual out burst of feeling unknown
ia this church.
A reception Will be given Mrs. Rev. b.
II. nnekley Friday evening at the church
She Will arrive Wednesday or Thursday
evening.
Il. W. Yancy has been with us for sever
al days representing the stale survey.
The trustees OF the A. M. Is. church has
Just completed repairs Ind painting Of the
parsonage and as soon as new stoves are
installed. ii will be very comfortable
home for our future ministers and families.
Messrs Leonard Lewis, Edward and
Henry Martin spent Sunday, Monday and
tuesday in Evanston end Chicago. .hs
guests of j. s. Martin Of Evanston. M
By the addition OF new train on The
| I. C. road, Rev. Peen leaves seven min
utes earlier and arrives 90 minutes earlier
than formerly and Ed. Bush will have /
run from Dubuque and Ghica go on par
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

The Paul Laurene Dunbar met last
Tuesday evening at the home Of Mrs.
A, Perkins. The program consisted OF
q round table with the discussion that
Fred Douglas was the greatest Negro
America ever produced. led by s. l..
Terry. Some very great features snow
ing the greatness OF the man was
brought before the society.
The Buxton souvenir is in great de-
mand among non-subscribers.
Friday evening after making few
calls Miss Fern Martin returned nome
and found to her great amaxement
that the house was allied with little
guests, come TO honor her with SUR
prise party. For few seconds Miss
Fern hardly knew whether to laugh
or cry. SO completed was the surprise.
The evening was pleasant and all had
q splendid time
The members of the choir feel very
proud of their new chairs and organ
stool.
Word has been received from Mrs,
Tolbert Woods in Colorado Springs
stating that she is getting along nicely
The j. s. Y. club met last Wednes-
day with Mrs. w. M. Robinson. The
program was volunteer one and very
interesting. Mrs. y. L. Terry and
Mrs. Harry Fields were visitors.
Miss Mildred Walker who has been q
resident OF our city for more than q
year left Tuesday for her home in
Mobile, Ala. Miss Mildred was highly
esteemed by all her acquaintances and
many were the regrets when she left
last week, probably never to return
Mrs. Lewis Boyd is still unable to be
out, having severely spniaed her
ankle few days ago
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01

possible each club inaugurate de-
partment for the study Household
economics That clubs send their
papers to the Reciprocity Bureau
distribution among clubs generally.
We recommend the following sub
jects for discussion, Household
Hygiene Dampness. darkness, dirt;
importance of sunshine, window ven
tilation, ventilation at night, sourc
es of drinking water, surface water,
water, etc. <
Principles of cookery: waste
through injudicious buying. The
value Of fruit as a food milk as a
food, as a poison.
Eggs:-their many uses, compost
ton, food depending on eggs for
lightness.
The food value of meats NJ. Var
ieties of -four.
We further recommend that cash
club correspond with the committee
conserving this work and report
papers sent to the Reciprocity bu-
reau.
Mrs. Amy Jankins.
Chairman, Household, Economic
Committee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
IOWA CITY NOTES.

As Thanksgiving and Christmas draws
near most all of the students are glad as
they will have an opportunity to 90 home
and have several days lor rest from THAR
studies. ..... .- 49,
Several hundred people went to Amss
last Friday to sec the two teams that re.
presents the State University contest for
the football championship of the State It
was hard played game, but the old
Gold" won by score of to Oand the
faculty and students OF 5. U. 1. are very
proud Of the team. -"
Miss Ella Mason who has been in Des
Noines for several weeks has returned
home and il is said that certain young
man in the Capital City is somewhat
lonesome.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Moore was in Brooklyn last
Monday. .
j. w. Thompson wto has recently be.
came regular reader of the Hystander
will spend Thanksgiving at his home in
Wapeilo.
Miss Nora Brown who has been con-
fined to her room for sevela! months by
sickness is able TO 90 out now, which her
many friends will be glad to hear.
Mr. William Hines returned to his home
at Champagne ILL., last week after spend
ing several months in this city. ..>
number OF people from Cedar Rapids
spent yesterday in our city visiting with
their friends
Kenneth tIolbrook Il former student Of
the 8 U. 4. was here q few days last week
We read with much pleasure the Bux.
ton Soyeuir edition of the Bystander.
We like to read Of the members Of our
race owning property as real estate is q
good Investment.
If Thomas Dixon who is the author OF
the "Clausrnan'' has sane mind It is very
likely when he publishes another book,
he will nos make sucb tlsgrant aud fal.
iacous statement. It seems rs though the
leading papers throughout The United
States as well as number Of literary
connoisseur have expressed their dis
pleasure OF his book in manner which is
tnot very encouraging to man who il
supposed to have at least fair education
aud would be author.
The turkey and opossum dinner tha
was given al the A. NJ. f church yester
day was success and Rev. holly fea
very grateful to those who iabored 81
hard to mike it a success.
| II. Short has been making some i'm
ptoyemsnts on his property oa Madison
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
RESOLUTIONS.


Whereas it has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our micst ur.dear
friend and the mother OF our sister
and member, Mrs Luella Wilbarn.
Be it resolved that we the meln bers
Of the H 4. S. r. club extend 10 the
bereavtd family our heartfelt ssmpa.
thy and commend them 10 him WHO
has and viii be - father and conf orter
to them who trust him.
And be it further resolved that a
copy be sent to the family and TO the
Bystander and copy be spread on the
minutes of.the club.
Committee, Mesdames Matte War
icks. a:nma Jackson, Georgia Holt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
In Praise of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy.

There is no other medicine mannfac-
tured that has received SO much praise
and so many expressions OF gratitude
as Ghamberlain's Cough remedy. 1t
is effective and prompt relief follow It's
use. Grateful parents everywhere do
not hesitate to testify to it's merits for
the benefit Of others. 1t is certain
cure for croup and will prevent the at
attack II given ut the first appearance
Of the disease. 1t is especially adapted
to children as tits . pleasure to take
and contains nothing injurious Mr.. F..
A. Humphreys, a we'll known resident
and clerk in the store of Mr.. Il. Lock,
Of Alice, Cape Colony, South Africa,
says; II have used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy to ward Oft Group and
colds in my family. / found it to be
very satisfactory and it gives me plea
sure to recommed it,. For sale by oil
druggist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS.

We are glad to note the active
ness of some of our. chairmen. A
meeting that becomes active only
at convention time harms instead of
helps. Mrs. Anna Bettus and Mrs.
Amy Junkins sends out the follow
ing circular on household economics.
1t has been said, "All good comes
to those who wait" and We will not
decry the virture Of patience; but
can the present homemakers afford
to wait until they are relegated to
grandmother armchair before they
see the ideal home. 81.
Homes are the manufacturers of
men and as the homes are 50 will
the men be.
Need we then vex ourselves over
so many social problems when there
are so many needed reform in our
homes. H..
'.The home is the center Of the
universe and the mistress is the CEN
ter of the home" In her hands are
the keys of home happiness. She
is the disbursing end Of the mari.
age partnership and on the wisdom
of the spending depends the hnan-
cial prosperity Of the family; on ef,
ficient home management depends
the comfort and happiness of the
family; on proper eare.and guidance
BY the mother depends in large
measure the character and life sus-
cess Of the children, on the selection
Of the food and preparation, togath'
er with the sanitary character and
| care of the house, depends largely
the health Of the family; on prompt
action in emergencies, on the i'm.
mediate recognition Of disease, anc
on proper care in convalescenct
oftentimes depends the saving q
life itself.
In view Of these facts, the com
mittee recommend, that as far al
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
WAKE UP
SOC IN YOUR POCKET.

Wake up, don't be grated all your
life. What is the use paying $3.50 for
a handspring in your watch warranted
for one year, when you can get the
same warranted for Ave years for 81 90?
Why pay 3l.50 to have your watch
cea1led, when you can get it cleaned
and regulated for $l.00? Why pay
from 25 TO 50 cents for watch crystals,
when you can get them thick OF thin
for 10 cents? Why leave your watches
for repaivs where they will be practic.
ed on by apprentices or unWrofessional
watch makers who are trying to learn
the trade ut your expense, when yon
eau have them repaired, by Roger A
Walters, an expert Watch Maker, up
stairs, (uot down stairs), across from
the street car waiting room, who will!
not only save you so cents, but also
sa We You the annoyance ofa watch that
| does not keep correct time.
also handle a fullline Of high grade
watches, which do not fail to see, II
YOU are thinking OF buying y watch.
can save you so cents on the dollar.
ROGER A. WAL. TIERS,
Expert Matchmaker.
L " = - n X r
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FORESTRY COMMITTEE.

Mrs. Georgia Gray Of Cedar Rap
ids sends ost the following circular
for the sake of forestry:
Believing that many things con
ceraing this work must be taken up
in spring summer and aNtumR |
hasten to outline our work.
The conmittee would call your
special attention to the general out
look and special character of forest
ry work that has engaged most large,
ly the activities of the clubs Of the
General Federation. Thirty.four
states have taken up this work and
the committees are enthusiastically
spreading the propaganda of tree
planting and forest preservation.
A very general activity is mani.
fest throughout the length and
breadth Of couAtrys il arboriculture
81 lined on both sides by trees for
you have seen it beautifully. Than
let us plant trees or the highways as
a first step to village Improvement.
We would encourage the planting Of
frsis trees in our yards, they are
serviceable, not alone for ,hade.
Second: Let US have pretty
Yards, it is an attractive setting for
any home. Plant your gardens ar
tistica,ly and add few flowers here
and there.
Third: we would encourage
little journeys to the woods, that We
may get acquainted with the trees;
that we may learn more and more
of the beautiful world at the beauty
spread out before us, that our hearts
will swell with love for Lature, for
mankind, and above all ior the
creator.
.. TOPICS. =
The object and need of forest
preservation.
Tree planting on streets and high
ways. &
The economic value of birds to
the state. '..-.
Artistic home gardens. .t.
We sincerely hope all clubs who
take up this work will report TO the
committee. Number of visits to
the woods; number Of trees identi
fed; number of birds discovered;
number of trees planted. -
MRS. G.. GRAY,
Chairman of Forestry Work Of
Colored Women's Federation Of
iowa. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
EDITORIALS.
CURRENT LITERATURE.

One of the latest publications
in the form of book is the new
book entitled 1.-The Story of the
Congo Free State" by Henry
Wellington Wack, +. r. G. 5. of
New York, who is member of
the New York bar. The book
deals with the social, political
and economic aspect of the Bel
gian systena of government in
Central Africa. The book is
beautifully illustrated with half
tone and wa ter color cuts of the
natives, their industries and pro-
gress, also the work of the mis-
sionaries. In the preface of this
volumn the author says:
Gas student Of Mid-African
affairs for the past seven years,
and close observer of the rapid
progress toward complete civili-
sation now being made in that
part of the world, I have felt it
my duty to lay before my country
men the true aud complete story
of the conception, formation and
development Of the Congo Free
State.
At period of such bitter con-
troversy concerning the govern
1nent Of the Congo Free State as
the present, it is necessary that |
should explain the circumstances
under which l add this volumn to
the literature Of that subject
+ Copies of this book can be pro-
cured of G. P. Putnam Son, S New
York or London. ~-..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
BURLINGTON NEWS.

Mr.. Burrus OF Omaha, Nebr.. is visit
ing few days in this city.
Rev. johnson whois now holding re-
vival meetings at Mt. Pleasant preach
ed in this city Wednesday evening at
the colored baptist church.
Little Helen Mackey met with quite
a painful accident last Sunday morn
ing, she was playing with her sister
Ethel when in her play, she was push
ed against dresser striking her head
with great force which cuta cash just
above her eye, she was taken to =
physician and found the cash quite
deep and will need careful attention
for sometime. s b
Eugene Williams formally Of this.
city died last week At his mother's
home in La Grange, Mo. He left to
mourn his death besides his mother,
two sister and a brother.
G. Baker has gone to Cedar Rapids
for few weeks visit.
On last Wednesday evening Nov %,
occurred the marriage OF Miss Emma j.
Reed and Mr.. Chas T.. Clark. Rev. W.
W. Williams oficiated, they were mar.
ried at the home which the groom had
prepared for them. The wedding was
. very quite one, only relatives and
Immediate friends witnessed it, as Mr.
and Mrs. Clark are very highly es-
teemed young people. they have the
we'll wishes of their many friends.
Mrs. Austin, mother of Mrs. }. W.,
Mackey. also lady friend Mrs. Will
liams 10 visiting Mrs. Mickey, at his
hcme on Valley street.
Mrs. Reed and daughter Eva OF Keo-
kuk spent few days IN this city last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Mackey enter
tanned at supper sixteen guests last
Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Austin
Mrs, Williams of Murphysboro, ILL.,,
and Mrs. Alexander of Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Alexander departed Saturday
afternoon for her home in Chicago.
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See k,no ! mlle.

When a man wants q wife he does
not apply 20 the Intelligence oface
nor to the secretary Of ,hc reform
club He doesn't aska woman il she
can make good pie crusts and darn
socks SO they won't be lenotty Not
nowadays at any rate, He last goes
blindfolded into a ballroom or pink
tea or a fancy dress fair a.d walks
out idlotically hsrpy viii . rose In
his mental bnttonlole. II Easif:. Row
lands 'Disressicas 81 possS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
MuscATlNE NOTES.
Last week.

Last Thursday evening about IS OF our
social people attended ealtoo dress party
and birthday at the home OF Mrs. Rosetta
Watson on Mr.. 8. Barnes given by his
sister Mrs b Grooms and Mrs. John
HUFF The house was most beautifully
decorated in antumn leavea. flowers and
pumpkins. Prof. Koontz' orchestra rem
dered some very beautiful selection, the
first part OF ths evening was given over to
finch, after which three course lunch
was served. During the evening the
guests were visited BY > masquerade party
who ater being treated to Grandma
Vatson's candy departed. Miss Mary
Fairfax received hrst prize and Miss Ella
Thompson second prize for neaiest and
nisest iUualng caiiov t1rssses The suests
departed at late hour declaring Mrs.
GYooms 10 be the .nost entertaining hos
tess.
Sunday vas rally day, the weather was
very unfavorable but never the less large
crowd was present. Mrs. Alice Thomp-
son, $24 70; Mrs. y. Grooms $3 80: Joe
payton $50. general class 81 90 Sunday
School $l.10,
Atthe last mesting Of the committee for
the Emancipation Proclimatiou, it was
decided to hold it at the church. instead
Of IN the hall as before stated, thus defray
expenses as much as possible.
Invitations are out Tor Mrs, Bradley's
birthday party Friday evening.
The Dunbar Ladies will give recep.
ton at the church and rear cottage We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. ANA c. Bettus OF keohuk rs visit
ing at the home of Mrs. F. Crooms.
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ar. he was formerly in charge Of q

lor car He was formerly in charge Of q
dinner
MIS-, Cock. wife at the Plrs Hotel ar.
rived last Thursday and taken position
as second cook with her husband.
Eugene Mclean has returned after
spending the summer al Clear Lake aud
Mason City.
The second anniversary OF Dubuque
Lodge No. 2 A. +. and A. NJ will be cele.
brated Thanksgiving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
King Of All Cough rledicines.

Mr., f.. g. Case, mail carrier of
Canton Center, Conn, who has been III
the y $. Service for about sixteen
years, says; I'VE have tried asany congh
medicines for Group, but Chamberlain's $
Cough Remedy is king Of all and one
to be relied upon every time. We also
dnd it The best remedy for coughs and
colds, giving certain results and leav-
ing no bad after effects. For sale by
all druggist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
siIence for : Month.

A curious custom prevails In Buf
garia which must be hard penalty
for the woman who loves to hear the
s0und of her own voice. All newly
married women are obliged to remain
dumb for a month after marriage, ex.
cept when addressed by their hus-
bands. When it is desirable to re-
move this restriction permanently the
husband presents her with git, and
then she can chatter to her, hearts
content.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01

The Mail and Times the social
paper of our citywhich is printed
in magazine form is a beauty this
last week as it is special library
number we'll illustrated with half
tone cuts of many authors, also
many private libaries of the homes
of our leading citizens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01

The Delineater which is al
ways interesting especially to the
American ladies this year, its
holiday number far surpass all
former effort. Its illustrations,
the beautiful colors in which they
have illustrated 23rd Psalmns, is
the finest we ever saw, surely the
men readers will appreciate and
read this number more then ever
before.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
ALBA NEWS.

The A. N. +. Sunday School begins
next weak to prepare for The Christmas
exercises. Teachers, MIS-. NJ. r. Fell,
Mrs. Maddy Gsines, Ora Lexis. Eellie
Gayson.
Dumas Clab met At the home OF M,s.
Della Martin on "Wednesday, needle work
and discussion Of topic OF The dag. Light
refreshment served. Adjourned to meet
with Mrs. aAllie Bomap
Quito number Of strangers in town
this waak. ~ Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01

3. d. Smith of Clinton is in our city
this week in the interest of the Ambi-
dexter Institute At Springfield. M.
This is the school that our friend Rev.
q. H. Mcdaniel is president Mr..
Smith is soliciting funds over the state
He spoke at Burns NJ. E. church last
sunday and viii. be here sometime.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
Be Appreciative.

Some people never dream Of prais-
ing anything or anybody. They take
everything as a matter OF course, and
imagine that they show their superb
ority by so doing They little dream
that they never get the best service
owing to their niggardliness in show
ing their appreciation. 1t is surpris.
ing how a little word of praise stimu.
lates to new effort, and puts life and
interest into the work OF those about
MS .,.....f
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
No Opium in Chamberialn's cougf,
Remedy.

There is not the least danger in Civ.
log Chambeslain's Cough Remedy to
small children as it contains no opium
or o.her harmful drug. 1t has an es-
tabiished reputation sf more than
thirty years as the most successful
m.,ticine In use for colds, Group aud
~hooping cough. 1t always cures and
is pleasant 10 take. Children like it.
Sold by all druggist. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
To Reclaim EVERGLADES,

There Is movement in Florida to
reclaim the Everglades, Whica COM
prise 100000 acres of marsh ,and or
hgoons. covered with ,primeva; forest
trees. It is proposed to drain ct least
the more accessible marshes AMI clear
away the trees and tangled semi
tropical vegetation. It is believed
she lands, II once thoroughly reclaim
ed. NO I'D be very fertile and valuable
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01

James q. Wiley OF BuHton formerly
of Pittsburg, Pa. will spend Thanks
given in our city. This young man is
civil engineer of merit, graduate of
the pennsylvania College, the only
oolored civil engineer in Buxton,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
French Duel Lasted Lonq.

A duel. which was fought in Paris
recently lasted nearly two hours and
counters, and as neither man was
touched the seconGe declared that tho
two opponents gave proof IF an equal
courage and insisted on recognition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01

N ]. w. Norris and wife of Sioux city
spent Thursday morning in the Capital
City, his wife was enroute TO Croton,
ta, TO visit relatives, and MIR. Norris
accompanied his wife this far on her
trip. Mr.. Norris is a successful Mus.
sear ana chiropodist of the Corn Pal
Ase City
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01

The Cosmopolitan holiday num-
Der is beautiful highly illustra-
ted, it is indeed one of the best
American Magazines now on the
market fully up to date in every
particular.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
Privileges of Lady Mayorcss.

Among the numerous privileges en-
joyed by the lady mayoress OF Lon
don during her husbands year OF Of
fee is that of "entree" at court. Ihat
Is to say, instead OF being compelled
to take her place among the ordinary
guests, titled and untitled. at court
functions, she enters the palace by
a separate entrance and is received
by royalty before any Of the other
guests
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01

J. L. Thompson spent part of last
weektn Buxton on business, bespoke
before the Y. NJ. c. A. Sunday after
noon on the subject, "rrne Manhood"
he was well pleased with the christian
work that is being done there BY both
of the colored churches and the T. NJ,
@. A
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With Only One Toe.

It is not generally known that the
small feet of Chinese ladies have
commonly but one toe. This is, how
ever, the fact. The great toe of the
females of the first rank, and some
Of the inferior classes also, is the only
one left to act with any freedom; the
rest are doubled down under the foot
in their tenderest infancy, and re-
tanned by compressed and tight band'
ages till they unite with, and are
buried in, the sole
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-01
treet by having cement walks laid and
rehlling part Of his lawn.
COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS.

Weather hne
Frank McCraven and Miss Blanch
Barber was joined in holy wedlock last
Monday.
A large congregation attended the A. M.
\. church Sunday night.
Mrs X. B. Eltiston Of Des Monss has
returned home. AFTER stay Of iive weeks
IN this city aud Omaha,
Psesidlng Elder Gaines arrived Thurs
day and will hold quarterly meeting here
Sunday.