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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Sioux City has been visited with the
beautiful and reminds us that winter
has arrived. ss
Mrs. Cora Harrison has arrived from
Shelbina, Mo-, where she has been Wis
iting relatives. She was accompanied
hcme by Mr. HarrisOn's sister, Miss
Harrison.
The Aid society of the Mt. Zion
Baptist church will meet in the church
parlors Thursday afternoon.
The stewardesses of the A. NJ. E.
church gave a sacred concert Sunday
evening.
Mr.. Isaac Watkins of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is in the city for months visit
with his son, Mr.. Chas. Watkins.
Mr.. Archie, the moderator of the
Baptist association. is expected in our
city this week to visit the Mt. Zion
Baptist church.
The deacons of the Mt. Zion Baptist
church will give a supper at the
church Thursday evening for the bene-
fit of the pastors salary.
The ladies of the Baptist church
will give Thanksgiving dinner on
November 28th.
The Silver Leaf club will meet with
Mrs. Cora Harrison Tuesday evening.
The Watkins Cornet band gave a
dance Friday evening at Simeon's hall
to a large party Of young people.
The sad new. has been -IeceiYed here
by relatives Of the death of Mrs. Let
tie Whitney, better known as Lettie
Mitchell. She moved to New York
this fall to live. Her husband being
appointed meat inspector by the gov
ernment. She was sick ondy three
weeks with Bri yht's disease. Her re-
mains will be taken to Yankton, S. D.,
for burial. She. leaves a husband
mother, sister and brother to mourn
her departure They have our sym
pathy. .5
Coda Hackley has gone to LeMars,
Iowa, to work in the bath parlors for
Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson.
~ y Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Nealy and two
children arrived in our city from Bel
laire Ohio, Monday. They expect to
make this city their home. We vel
come them in our midst.
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TAKING NO MORE CHANCES.
Keepers Had Special Cartridges For
Poor Marksman.

DR.. Seward Webb at dinner at
Shelburne Farms. his great Vermont
estate, said OF a certain poor marks
man: Visiting his English brother.
ln-law, he shot the head keeper In the
leg the first morning he tried pheasant
shooting. The man limped away curs-
Ing horribly. Next day he had wretch.
ed luck. though the wounded head
keeper without malice had assigned
him to fairly good place. Bang.
bang, bang. went his gun every few
seconds, but not a bird fell before 1t.
He was much embarrassed. 1t seemed.
too, that at each of his misses the
under keepers smiled at one another
oddly. Finally his cartridges gave out.
He hurried to the nearest keeper and
demanded more. There amt no more.
SIR the man answered. No more?
Nonsense. Why, you've got at least
1000 In that box The keeper flushed
and stammered: All, but them amt
for you, sir. They're for anothe. gent
They've got shot in 'em. SIR"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15
OUR HOLIDAY EDITION

This year we are prepareng to
give our readers very unique
and interesting holiday number,
which will appear soon after the
18th Of December. There will be
many articles of interest and
many cuts Of the leading race
men and women of this age.
Those who have seen and read
our former Xmas. editions will
not doubt our assertion. Those
desiring space in this issue should
write US at once for terms and
prices, as we will take nothing Of
a general nature after the 5th Of
December.
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Noted Negro Coming
November 22-Lec;ure on "The Ne
gro, the Church and the Nation

The Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D., Balti-
more, Md, field agent for the Board OF
Church Extension and Home Mission
o. the Methodist Episcopal church,
will lecture on the Negro, the church
and the nation at the Y. M. G. A. audi.
torium in the city of Des Moines, Fri
day evening, November ~, under the
auspices Of the Burns church, Of
which the Rev. ]. M. Harris is pastor.
Dr.. Thomas Is noted as q lecturer,
preacher and author. He has spent
twenty-five years in the ministry,
having been presiding elder, delegate
to the General Conference and pastor
OF great metropolitan d churches.
Among which is the historic Sharp
Street Methodist Episcopal church,
Baltimore, said to be the finest col
ored church in the world. having g
Sunday school with an average attend
ance of 1,104. From this church Dr.
Thomas was made field agent for the
Beard of Church Extension. an instl-
tuition that has built $4,000 churches
during the past twenty-five years, and
is now building four a day.
DR.. Thomas travelled extensively,
having lectured and preached in the
leading churches of the United
States. He was one of the unfortunate
innocent men to be put in jail during
the Atlantic riot. Upon being IN
formed that he was an official OF the
Methodist Episcopal church the au'
thorities released him. His coming
to Des Moines is rare treat to the
citizens, and it is hoped that ne Will
have lary hearing. He will discuss
every phase of the race question as II
relates to all parts of the country. a
srecial program will be rendered, IN
which all the city pastors will assiss.
Several musical selections Will De
given by the best talent OF the CITY.
Prof. G. I. Holt will sing tenor solo. !,
Miss Marguerite Fields will render an
instrumental solo.
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The Callahan Club met at the home
~ Mrs. Piree Tuesday afternoon and
Ewas called to order by the president,
Ms. E. B. Elliston. The spelling bee
Evas quite q success. Light refresh
snents were served by the hostess. The
meeting adjourned to meet next week
It Mrs, Shackelford on Park street.
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ALBA NEWS,

Messrs. Will Bennings, Walter Ben.
nings. Arthur Ester, Henry Jones,
Bert Jones and Will Baker were in
Buxton this week to meet the Masonic
lodge.
The Sewing Circle will meet at the
home of Mrs. G.. A. Davis on Monday.
Mrs. Allie Bowman and family went
to Durfy Sunday to visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. Maggie Gordon
d Miss May Davis has been on the
sick list the past week.
Mr.. Geo. H. Woodson was an Abba
visitor last Sunday.
Mrs. Gardener and daughter of Ot-
tumwa spent Sunday in Abba with
May Davis.
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Remember the literary reception to
be given in honor of the students who
are now attending our various colleges
and universities. The musical program
will be fine. It is under the supervis-
ion of Mrs. L. J.. Shelton of Club No. 4,
of the Union Congregational church.
To be given al the church. Tenth and
Park streets, Tuesday evening the 10Th
Program begins promptly at 8 o'clock.
Everybody invited Admission free.
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The many friends of Mr. George
Coleman were panied to learn Of his
death, which occurred last Wednesday
evening at St.. Barnabos hospital where
he had undergone an operation. Mr..
Coleman was an old and highly respect
ed resident of Minneapolis, was employ
ed at the First National Bank for "A
years where he had gained the utmost
confidence of all concerned there. His
funeral was held from Bethesda Bap-
tist church Saturday afternoon and
was largely attended by both white
and colored. He leaves to mourn his
loss, q devoted wife, five children,
brothers and sisters and host of
friends. The K. of 2. lodge had charge
of the remains. Peace be to his ashes.
The M. T. G. Art club will give .
baby show at Bethesda church Dec. 4.
Handsome prizes will be awarded.
Don't miss the fair at st. James
church Thanksgiving week Some-
thing new each evening,
The City Federation meets Friday
evening with Mrs Mary Burch.
The St. James Mite Missionary
society held q very interesting meeting
with Mrs. Nettie Cunningham Tuesday
afternoon at 6i9 Cedar avenue, The
ladies are busy sewing for the Fair
After the work was laid aside, delic-
ious refreshments were served by the
Hostess. 5s
The beautiful Melo- Drama "a Con-
victs Daughter" in four acts, is being
rehearsed under the direction Of Mrs.
Matte r. Wade, given at St. James
church in the near futurs. The follow
ing are the characters:
jerry Western, Convict.
.... .......... James E. Combs
Col. Lee, Banker. ID. w. Patterson
James Black burn, his nephew.....5
IL. " johnson
51rR w0Fthington, his rival
Henry Green
Mrs Lee. wife OF Col. ..........
.................. Miss Nina Holden
France Lee, disputed possession.
Mrs. Matte Wade
Sadie, faith full but tree............
Miss Nellie White
This is one OF the strongest dramas
Of its kind ever rendered and takes
good talent to present it. We have
some Of the best talent in The Twin
Cities secured for this and predict II to
b the best ever given by local talent
st. Peters church had an entertain
ment at their church Wednesday even.
ing. .i5.
The Union Mite Missionary Socities
Of the Twin Cities we're entertained BY
Mrs. Lack.y and members Of her soci.
" 1t the church Wednesday afternoon.
Papers we're read and discussions fol-
lowed. The meeting was an interest
ing one, q
Mr.. y. w. Roger is much improved
and has been taken home from the
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orTUMwA NEWS.

The Sunday School met and elected
permanent officers sunday
Mrs Edna Msrtin yssited friends in
Kirksville, Mo last week.
Mr. John Henderson, Of Bloomfield
spent Sunday In the city. @
Mr.. and Mrs. GeorgssR Robinson gave
: dinner Sunday complimentary to Miss
+ Martin, Mr.. J. Henderson and G.
Black.
Mrs. a. Dodd Smith fave musicale
st the 4. n. : church Tuesday ave.
Mrs. 4. Owens visited South Side
frien ID Monday.
Ms Akin. N .rsitn No !; ssh has been III
is better.
Subscribe for the Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

d u y" n eA.@ = : .I u n
D The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
lat the home Of Misses Bessie and Anna
Reeves. An oratorical contest was the
order Of the evening. The following
gentlemen contested: Messrs. Jessie
Graves, M. u. Mackay, G. a. Mason,
a. R. Hall, j. G. Williams and W.
Shackelford. After an intensely inter-
sesting contest, the judges awarded de-
seision in the order named. Mr.. Graves
5seceiving first place was selected dele
gate to the Interstate Society, which
sonvenes III Lawrence, Kans., Decem-
Der 1927. Miss Marguerite Fields was
added to the strong list of members.
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W. H. Lehman
Eighth and Walnut Streets
and Constipation.

Biliousness and Vo1'ss'Po' g
For years l was troubled with OIL
i6nsness and constipation, which maoe
lite miserable for me. My appetlte
failed me. lost my usual force ana
vita1ity pepsin preparations and ca,
thartics only made matters worse. !
do not know where should have psen !,
TODAY to- had / not tried Chamberlain 8
s stomach and Liver Tablets. The taD-
,ote relieye the i'll feeling at once,
81 - renathen w the digestive functions,
ha,ning the system to do its WORK
net et,,ra 7 1,v-Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birming-
ham, Ala. These tablets are ~ 'aie
by all druggists.
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! A Good Linlment.

When you need god reliable lint
ment try Chamberain's Pain Balm.
1t has no superior for sprains and
swellin IS. A piece Of flannel slightly
dampened with Pain Balm is superior
IS a plaster for lame back or pains in
the side or chest. 1t also relieves
rheumatic pains and makes sleep and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

Miss Zoe Richardson has been en-
spbyed by the new Des Moines Depart
1nent store that opened it's doors this
week, as an information girl and ste
snographer. We congratulate Miss
Richardson, also express gratitude to
this large store upon taking an advance
step in recognizing the clerical ability
sof our race.
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FORT DODGE, IOWA.

Mrs. Dassey Brooks Of Kansas City
and Mrs. Maggie Wilson Of Kansas
City are visiting their father, Mr.. w.
H. Jammerson and they think they
will live here and make this their
home for while.
Mrs. w. H. Jammerson left here
Sunday evening for Mississippi on
missionary work.
Mrs. Julia Banks entertained Mr.
and Mrs. Dickson at 1929 Third ave-
nue. So.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

On Thursday evening Nov 2lst will
occur the 3rd annual meeting and cleo
tion Of officers of the Negro Republic
can Club Of Polk County, at 507 Null
berry street. All members will please
take notice and govern themselve ac-
cordingly. BY order, S. Joe Brown,
Pres, j. C. Williams, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

1 Elsewhere in this issue will be found
An advertisement Of DR.. l. L. Thomas
of the Methodist Episcosal church OF
Baltimore, Md, who is considered one
ot the giants in the field of letters, and
a very eloquent speaker. He is here
ssnly one night at the Y. M. G. a.
Auditorium. He is now on the Pacific
coast lecturing. Tickets are now on
! nle and can be purchased at our Office
Every intelligent person should hear
him.
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Mrs. Josephine B. Virden, formerly
OF this city but now of Alaska, arrived
here Thursday tospend the winter with
her father, Mr.. Henry Bell of Fast
Des Moines. It has been IL years
since she was here and things have
changed greatly to her, She has made
money andis now in good circumstances.
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\ Mr. W. K. Perry Of Enterprise, Ia,
vas a visitor in our city this week.
While here he called and settled up for
tie Bystander. Why don't our other
delinquent members follow his worthy
example.
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Has your clothing been cleaned
for the winter? If not call up the
Continental Cleaners, w. G. Franklin
manager. All kinds Of dry cleaning.
Neat repairing. Work called for and
delivered. Both phones: Mutual 924,
Iowa 672-M. 579 Seventh street.
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]. Ma. Gertrude Shackelford was the
hostess at i four course 9 o'clock break
fast Sunday morning, complimentary
70 Rev. and Mrs. j. H. Alexander Of
Pontiac, Mich, DR.. and Mrs. w. Samp-
ION Brooks and Mrs. Anna Allen Of
this city.
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wisconsin Mink Farm.

4 recent venture not yet listeo g
nav,ng : or otherwise Is q mink 1arm'
started by man in northern a., VS. Y,
consin. who, noting the popularity 9.
~ sa,nr and the scarceness Of good1
lin. has turned his few acres INTO :
mink farm from which he hopes g g
make big profits.
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FOR SALE-Three houses, one four
and two five rooms, on the street car
line on School street. These lots Will
be sold on easy monthly payments.
Call or write Mr.. E. I. Blagpurn' Aoo'
West Twelfth street.
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a Lengthy Job.

The Pelican--"Did you hear about
he boa-constrictor? He's dying BY
lnches!" The Ostrich--"fn glad to
hear he's in no Immediate danger."-
Butterfly.
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Will sell my fine home, No. 32l5
Fourth and Ovid streets, Highland
/ Park, four rooms, gas, water and sew
ee and small barn. Its to anybody,
regardless of color or nationality, on
ncnthly payments Of $12. First pay
nent $12 DR.. Arntz, Mutual phone
S7sS.
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lika Ia See Name. h Prlnt.

like to See Names In Print.
Few thing give people more pleas
vre than writing, without reM.rerap
ION. for the Drsss.-Agnes RepplleA
High Prices for antiques
4 Old furniture collectors in this city
have lately been driving prices higher
and higher. The rage for Chippen-
dale and Sheraton patterns of the
flner lines is greater than ever. Chairs
especially fetch astonishing prices.
Even dealers are paying In soms
cases as much as $50 for single
mlppendale chair Of rare pattern.
though It be OUT Of repair A scot
rector in this city paid the other day
SITS for 1 Ch.ppenlale armchair.
Chairs Of less unusual pattern arc.
Nold every day TOR $40. $50 and S1oA
-lssw York letter. Il! ,,s ,ss;
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Mr.. VIM. Ewing arrived in our city
Monday enroute from Chicago to Cali
fornia. He taken sick while here and
is at the home Of Mr.. VIM. Coalson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

/ NJ. B. j. Shepard, q gardner of
Give, spent Saturday in our city. He
i, his crop gathered and ready for the
Vinter. 4
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DUBUQUE NOTES

The entertainment committee have
prepared to give an excellent supper at
the A. NJ. E. church, 81 Robinson ave-
nue., November %, 1t Up. m. The
public is invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

Nj. and Mrs. Harry Crews of 1889
Buchanan street are the proud parents
ST 1 ten pound boy, born Nov. 11th.
Mother and baby doing well.
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va,ietie. Of stinying adder.

In the United States Pharmacobar
Il Is stated that there are 1900 spe
cfes Of cocktail and that -
has many varieties.-Cioyer. /.
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g Mr. L. H. Smith spent few days in
n;rton this week in the interest of the
I Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty
Company.
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Marx Of Superiority.

Rich Peasant Ito his sool-Seppl
how long do you think you Elll have
to study before you can wear a2ects'
clesf-Wiener Caritaturen.
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CITY NEWS. v s.

4 ,,ron have relatives or friends visit
p. NV .,r going 10 make visit, please
siag " .IS no we solicit ALI your local news-Ed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

Remember the reception next Tues
day night for the students at the Union
Congregational church.
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"A Woman's Honor in four acts by
ms E. B. Elliston at the A. NJ. E.
s.hurch, Monday evening, November 1S.
Admission Is cents.
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Hear DR.. Thomas at the Y. M. C. a..
Auditorium next Friday evening the 22.

Mr.. Attrus Brown will leave Sundy
ior Atchison, Kans., to look after his
farm interest in that section of the
country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

Miss Lulu Nelson returned home this
-.ek from, Mingo, Ia, where she was
..lled OF, professional duty as a nurse
n the past two weeks.
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hospital. We hope for him . speedy
recovery.
The St. Thomas Episcopal church
held y rally Sunday afternoon to raise
money for the new church. Special
music was rendered by the choir.
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taken to Mt. Pleasant. Iowa, his form
er home, for burial
Mrs. Mary Manual. who has been in.
disposed, is able to be out again.
We can't get our groceries for moth.
ing, we cant live in our houses free
of charge; so why do we expect to re.
ceive the Bystander for nothing?
Think the matter over and will glad
ly. call again.
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Buy

A niano for it's face value-a piano may
be all right in it's face ana an Wi1.g faz
in the heart. buy and sell piahes s,;a.a ~
their heart merit. Forty years OF p'a''o
success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-11-15

The Bysiander Office was favored by
all from Mrs. H. Lewis Of Milwau-
"a and Mrs. Marie Bell.
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Buy

"A piano forts face value "a piano may
be all right in the face and all wrong
in the heart. I buy and sell pianos for
their heart merit. Forty years Of piano
success. 5a,
H. Lehman
Eighth and Walnut Streets
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cannibalisn In England.
Woman (yuungl for grill AMI frys
sMg; similar experience necessary
london Chronicle.
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Mr.. and Mrs jeff Davis have moved
to 1917 Day street where their friends
will be welcome.
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\ r,o.r DR.. Thomas at the Y. M. G. "A.
]. .d;torium next Friday evening the 22.
/ uo.r Dr. Thomas at the Y. M. G. A.
,a;torium next Friday evening the %.

,s;ss Marie Bell spent Tuesday in
..srnrise in the interest Of the Bystan
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MINNEAPOLIS suDcErARlAn.

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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-06-27
Canals of Mars IlIusOry.

Prof, f. A. Douglass of the University
of Arizona, in an article for the Popu-
lar Science Monthly, advances the the
ory that some of the so-called canals on
the surface of the planet Mars have no
real existence, but are due to an optical
illusion. He does not question the reality
of the larger markings of canals, but
doubts the existence Of the network of
the smaller waterways. Prof. Douglass
theory starts with the observation of the
halo that may be seen around small
black spot when regarded from the dis
tance of six to eight feet, and which also
is often noticed around notes floating in
the field of vision. He finds that the
cause lies In the obscure reactions that
change light waves into nerve impulses.
He also calls attention to the rays that
may be seen about black spot on light
ground similar to those about a bright
spot, such as star, on dark ground.
These are attributable to irregular re-
fraction in the eye, and account, in his
opinion. for many faint canals radiating
from the spots on Mars called lakes or
cases