Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-23
THE OFFICIAL CALL OF THE,
, WESTERN NEGRO PRESS
ASSOCIATION.
Des Moines, Iowa,

Pursuant to general custom, and
by virtue of the official power vested
in me, after conference with the eX-
| ecutive committee and-other officers
we have called the Fourteenth An
nual Convention of the Western Ne
gro Press Association, to convene in
regular session n Muskogee, Okla.
| Friday and Saturday, November 25
and 26, 1910, for the purpose of dis
cussing all things pertaining to the
| growth, development and advance
ment of human society, and especi-
| ally the welfare Of the African race,
realizing that the pen is the most
potent power when rightly used for
the betterment of civilization, and
the ultimate solution Of all social.
industrial, economic and political
problems of this century; therefore,
we urge upon the editors, corre-
spondents, journalists, publishers
and co-workers, book and magazine
writer's, and men and women en-
gagged in the industrial arts allied to
newspaper work to meet us here in
regular session, with papers, essays,
etc, to be read and discussed at this
meeting, pertaining to the real needs
Of our down-trodden struggling race
All papers are asked to be prepared
to be no longer than ten minutes,
except those that are specially in
vited; the discussion will only be
eight minutes, unless by common
consent.
All publications west of the Miss
issippi river are eligible to member
ship, annual dues one dollar This
meeting will bring together some of
the leading orators and thinkers of
the country, and the program when
published will bear out this state
ment
Urging the press to publish this
call, and hoping to meet the mem-
bers of our fraternity IN our annual
meeting.
Witness my hand this 14th day OF
September, 1910.
JOHN l.. THOMPSON, President,
Editor of the Iowa State Bystander,
Des Moines, Iowa.
J. DALLAS BOWSER, Cor. Sec,
Care of Attux School,
Kansas City, Mo.
Buxton, Iowa, Sept. 20, 1910.
DGdT EultOl- n WcSh ago IuC ho"d-
Nebraska Baptist association closed
| the most successful session in its
| history, success in every way. 1t
gave inspiration to the church and
| community.
Last night the school under the
management Of Prof. G. w. Rogers,
rendered program which was one
of the most interesting school enter
| tainments ever witnessed in this
community. He and his pupils de-
served the highest appreciation for
4 the spsost excellent program rendered
! before very appreciative audience.
There were three prizes awarded to
the first, second and third best
speakers. Music was furnished by
| the Mt. Zion Baptist church, which
| rendered some excellent selections.
Hon. Geo. H. Woodson addressed the
school in his usual manner and pre-
sented some stubborn facts to those
striving to advance to higher de-
gree OF civilization Mr.. Woodson is
always ready to give advice and rem
| der assistance when called upon.
Mrs. Minnie B. London, Mrs. May
| ME Findley of the public schools,
| and Miss Cora Waddlington OF
Brooklyn, N, Y. were the judges IN
the contest The prizes were award
ed to tn, following: Robert Alex
ander Lowery, 1st prize, s2.0O; Oval
Leonard Carter, End prize, 81. 2o;
and Robert Floyd Booker. Sd prize,
| S1.O0 Attorney Jas. A. Spears pre-
sented the prizes and all seemed well
satisfied with the decision of the
judges. While the prizes were given
to three every member on the pro-
gram deserves much credit for the
part he took.
Rev. Woodard, the able pastor OF
| Mt. Zion Baptist church, made some
very pointed remarks, encouraging
| the efforts of those who are taxi
ing advantage of the opportunities
extended to them. He gave few
| personal experiences necessary to
give new life to any one desiring TO
rise to higher degree of civiliza-
ton. The night school has demon
strated the fact that not only the
young but the old can learn If the
will power is put in force. We wish
that every community had such char
acter as Prof. Rogers to create life
in the people.