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The Keota news., 1911-12-29
GOOD DRY FARMING PLANTS
Chinese cowIlans and FstoxIa Have
Some Strong Points In Their
Favor-0row Quickly.

Cowliang and Fetozia are not very
familiar names to the dry farmer yet.
but these Chinese plants have some
strong points In their favor. and were
amongst the exhibits from Oklahoma
ut the dry farming congress. Either
of them is ten to fifteen days earlier
than milo maize furnishing an early
grain for the growing shoats at
time when they are calling for moro
food to all out their fast-growing
franc. Other things being equal.
quick-growing crop is preferable In
many seasons in the dry belt. for 1t
Ia easier and cheaper to conserve
moisture before than after planting.
Both these crops are good yielders OF
grain and have matured we'll at times
without moisture during the eighty
days 1t takes them to mature.
Just how far north their range will
be do not know. but quick crops
the north and its intense sunlight,
whilst slower ones set nippsd BY
frost.
The wide extension Of corn to the
Dakotas and Minnesota 10 in large
measure due to the quick growing
kinds. For the silo and hay. how
ever. it is often the case that sort
that has no chance to mature will
produce the yields and quality II cut
at the right time. We are just begin
ming to appreciate what really
drouth-resistant plant can do. These
have been strangers to us and 1t 10
strange to US that enough moisture can
be in the ground to mature crop
without further precipitation.
The question of when to plant needs
much study. We wsre wont here to
plant very early to catch every shower
and snow in early spring. and often
lost more than we gained. for many
drought-resistant plants arc creatures
Of hot climates and adversely affected
by cold ground, which gives them q
setback from which they never recov-
or. whilst wheat and oats do better
with a spell Of cold weather for stool
Ing and roofing. It Is inconvenient for
farmers to make many different plant
ings and that Is where the experiment.
stations can help us out and save US
Q lot Of money and wasted effort by
trying these things out and publishing
results.
The Keota news., 1911-12-29
Average Work Of Hen,

Average Work Of Hen.
According to statement made at
the recent meeting Of the American
Poultry association at Denver. the
averase American hen lays only 80
eggs per year. Twice this average
would easily be possible.
The Keota news., 1911-12-29
Mr.. and Mrs. 1+opk'n. and s.by.

which he Will become possessed when
he reaches twentyoAe. Probably b.
that time tho fortune viii have
doubled or trebled.
While ordinary children must gst
their pleasure from rag dolls and Ted.
dy bears. young John Randolph Hop
kins has the advantage Of . real livs
menagerie which his father maintains
on the roof Of his F1fth avenue man.
sion In this city. The hve TEDDY
bears. however. viii not 90 to Flor.
ida; they have bees sent 70, the Hop
ktps coantsy hone st IrvtnGtoa.
The Keota news., 1911-12-29
otrt ee - k,sn.pe pab,

provjasaoo n. E-0rsce StuAoy,
fourteen yesars Old, confessed to the
pollce thas sAe ki6sspsd tsa.month-
old hahy - Mr. end 0fs. Julius Dubeo
and bopo6 To- oollOoG . ransom.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
CLARINDA ITEMS.

The executive board of the Baptist
association will meet in Clarinda in
March, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
before the third Sunday in the month
Members Of the board are as follows:
Rev. James Bowles, Enterprise, Iowa.
Rev. D. Phelps, Lincoln, Neb.; Rev. R.
p Palmer, Keokuk; Rev. G. w. Wright,
d. D., Omaha, Neb. All ministers are
expected to be present.
Mr.. Give Nowlings, who has been
complaining for some time, left Thurs
day for Omaha, where he expects to
consult q specialist.
The members Of the A. M. E. church
gave musical concert and a Valentine
social at their church on last Tuesday
night, Allreport an enjoyable time.
Rev. ]. Evans, who has been called
as paster Of the Second Baptist church
Of this city arrived last week, and on
Sunday delivered two able sermons to a
good congregation. He is well thought
Of by the people, and expects to move
his family here in the near future.
MI. Robert Lane Of this city was or
dsined and given his license b preach
under the Second Baptist church BY
Rev ]. Evans. He and his wife lett
Thursday, for Denver, Colorado, where
they expect to make their future home.
We will hate to lose this family from
our city. but wish them successfullife
n Id the far West.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
FIT. MADISON.
Especial to Bystander.)

Miss Matilda Thomas has been called
to La Grange, Mo-, on account OF the
illness and death Of her aunt and uncle
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hedge.
Miss Louise Harper is seriously i'll at
ner home.
The Second Baptist church gave re-
ception on their pastor, Rev Hudson.
The pastor received many donations A
ta o course luncheon was served in the
church parlors. The committee was
Mrs, Fred Henry and Misses Letta
Mckay, Beatrice Murray.
Mr. Chas. Thomas left Sunday morn
ing for La Grange, Mo. to attend the
funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. sam
Hedge
The Second Baptist church held a
Valentine social, Wednesday, Feb. Is.
Mrs Foster and Mrs. Murphy were on
the social committee; MISS Beatrice
Murray ard nrs Chas. Eubanks enter
tanning committee, All report fine
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wallace, MIR
and Mrs. Hazel E. Wallace left Tues
day for Monmouth, ILL.,, on account Of
the illness of Mr.. Geo Wallace
mother.
MIR. Beatrice Murray spent Sunday
in Keokuk. She was accompanied back
by Mr.. Lee Reeder, Mr.. W. A. Free
and Miss Madeline Wilson of Galesburg.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
GALESBURG, ILL.
(Lasr week.

Mr.. David Garnet entertained the
Culture club Tuesday afternoon, at her
home. The afternoon was spent with
the regular business, followed by an in
teresting program. Mrs Mercy Fetch
err, Misses Bernice Mason and Adah
Richardson, were guests of the occa-
sion.
A large number were present to enjoy
the Lincoln program at the A. M. E
hurch, Sunday evening. The program,
which was exceptionally fine, was in
charge of /. w Beese, assisted by his
choir. The principle address was given
by Mr.. Geo Shumw ~, Rev. Tyler, the
pastor, and Nr ress. are to be COM
mended for this evenings entertain
ment.
Mrs, Olive Richardson entertainment
at 6 o'clock dinner, Wednesday evening
in honor of Miss Fannie Perkins Of Ce-
dar Rapids.
Funeral services for the late Daniel
Ripper were held from the residence,
Friday afternoon. Rev. Smith Of the
Baptist church, spoke words of conso-
ation to the bereaved family and the
friends. Burial was in Linwood:
Messrs Henry McGaw of Davenport
and Henry Richie of Moline attended
the valentine ball here, returning home
Wednesday evening. 49,
Mr.. Thos, r. Waters, Jr.. has return
ed from visit with friends in Bloom
ington, Peoria and Rock Island.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
lrrur,JMvA nEMs,

Mr. and Mrs /. M. Brown OF Chicago
have returned home after a Few days
visit with the Mrs. Browns mother,
Mrs. Chas. Taylor, North Marion st.
Miss Bayou Quinn accompanied them
home to remain Indefinitely.
The Lincoln celebration at the A. M.
E. church, Tuesday evening, was q
grand success. Prof. Hicks, one OF the
speakers returned to Buxton, Wednes-
day evening.
Mr.. Orville SPOTS returned Sunday
from business visit to Chicago. MI.
Spots will return next week to take up
his duties as railway mail clerk.
Mrs. Anders on Of Chicago returned
home Tuesday evening, after several
mo7ths visit with her daughter, Miss
Maud Lewis.
There was pie social atSecond Bar
tist church, Wednesday evening. Inc
proceeds we're turned over for the bene-
it of the pipe organ.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
DUBUQUE NOTES

The supper given by the officers of
the A. M. E. church. was a success
was largely attended They realized
500. Is.
Mrs James Martin returned home
Tuesday after spending month with
her daughthr in Chicago, who has bee n
very i'll; also Mr.. j. S Martin ard
daughter. Beatrice was called to that
city for the same reason remaining ten
days. The friends of Mrs covington
here are glad to hear she is slowly inn
proving.
h Mr.. w. Smith is under the care If a
decor on account of q crushed foot,
which was operated on Sunday morn
ing, at his home on Alpine street He
is doing nicely.
Lola Cox, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Bolden on julian avenue is out again,
after being in some time with small pox
William. SIN Of Rev. and Mrs. ! ~
bard on Robinson avenue, is quite i'll.
We were gla1 to see Carl, sor of Mr..
and Mrs ]. Jones on Rock street, who
vas on the sick list last week is out
again.
Mr.. Harry Gross is al 70 slowly i'm
improving, after having very serious
attack II lung trouble.
Also Mr. G Evans Is able to be ct his
work again, after being confined at his
home on White street for week or %
through sickness.
M MI. Nj o. Cnlbsrson d Clinton J
Dit, 8. s. Snip. ~ n0unced biz oifi-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
ROOT DEFENDS
NATIONAL Law
Riddles Bo1ah Resolution For
Election Of Senators by Peop|s.
POWER OF SELF PROTECTION,
New York Senator Depiores lynehins
and peenass In tho South and
Warns Congress Not to Surrender
Its Riqfts In the Matter of Regulat-
ino the National Franchise.
Nv OLIVER RANDOLPH.


Washington. recent speech OF
Senator Elihu Root Of New York IN
the senate or the United States Is be-
Ing discussed ON all sides by Lending
colorpd men of Washington and by
other leading colored mer who have
been here lately. MIR. Root. as Is we'll
known. il one of the greatest lawyers
III the senate. BY some he Is con-
sidpred the greatest not only In the
senate. but In this country. and his
remarks on the vital and farreaching
question of Negro suffrage are OF the
deepest Significance. s
Mr.. Root addressed the senate In
opposition to the resolution offered by
MIR. Borah Of Idaho which provides
for the election of senators by the
people of the several states instead of
their election by the legislatures OF the
states. What brought up the discus
sion Of the suffrage of black men was
that the Borah resolution takes from
congress the right in any way to have
any voice In the election Of senators
by emitting that clause Of the fourth
section of the first article Of the con-
stitution which reuds. But con-
gress may at any time by law make or
alter such regulations" etc. ..- ,.-
Mr.. Root took the strong position
that congress- should not surrender its
right to interfere in the matter and
strengthened his position by pointing
out instances when 1t may become
necessary for congress to act.
Mr.. Root said in part: 1T is true.
Mr.. President. that the fourteenth
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.
(Last Week.)

Elder /. M. Gordon left Friday Tor
Yankton S. D to hold quarterly meet
ing.
The married mems club met last
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Green.
The Ladies' Aid society of Mt. Zion
Baptist church met with Mrs Chas.
Watkins last Thursday afternoon.
The Silver Leaf club met with Mrs
w. Shores last Tuesday.
Mr. A. J. Reid left last week for his
hcme at Clarinda, Iowa.
Mrs. Ella Hester left last week for
her home at Clarinda.
There was MASQUERADE ball given
Tuesday evening, Feb l4th at Slmeon's
hall by the young men of our city
Mrs. Miller arrived home from Abbi-
vile. Ala, to attend the funeral of her
daughter Stella, who departed this life
Feb 6, and was buried Feb. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs Woodland Smith and
children came down from Yankton, 5.
D.. last week to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Smiths sister, Miss Stella Miller.
Died, in our city at a local hospital
Monday, Feb 6, 1911, Miss Stella Mil
l,r, daugt ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
NJ Her, after an operation. She had
been a sufferer, more or less, from
child. She was twenty-four years old
when she departed this life. She leaves
two brothers and one sister, father
and mother to mourn her death. Her
mother was not here at the time of
death, but arrived home Friday from
Abbiville, Ala. The family have our
sympathy in their bereavement. The
funeral was held Saturday at her home
in South Sioux City A large number :
of people paid their last respect to the
dear girl. Rev. ]. W. Dowden offici-
ated. Interment was in Dakota ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Sadie Norris, who was called t.
Burlington, Va, several weeks ago on
account of sickness in the family, re-
turned home Friday, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Bird, who will spend
some time visiting in the city.
Mrs. Orphelia Hudson returned home
last Saturday from Chicago where she
has been visiting relatives and FRIENDS
for several weeks
There was pound party given Rev.
J. w. Dowden and wife last Wednes-
day night and they were rem smbered
with large number of packages. Ike
guests we're served Ice cream and cake.
Born, on Friday, Feb. 10th, to Mr..
and Mrs Jerry Lee, baby boy. Mother
and child dong nicely.
The married mems club gave dance
Wednesday evening, Fec. 18th at Sim
cons hall.
A memorial service was held in mem
DRY of our deceased Bishop Abraham
Grant, Sunday evening, Feb. IL. High
tribute of respect was paid to our be-
loved Bishop. The able speakers were
namely, DR. Rev. R Knight, Mr.. Will
bert Dorsey, Mr.. w. P. Shields, ard
Rev ]. w Norris.
The Stewardesses of the A. M. F.
church, and the Dunbar Lyceum gave
a Valentine social at the church Tues
day evening, Feb. 18th. 1t was sue
cess, both socially and financially.
The Stewardess of the A. M. E.
church will give sacred concert, Sum
day evening, it being Stewardesses
Sunday, -. ..,
Mr.. Bruce White is confined to his
home on Sioux street, with illness
If any one knows the whereabouts of
VIZ. Dibbins, cousin Of the deceased,
Henry Rulings A fortune is awaiting
him. He was last heard of in Des
Moines Write to Pintleton & Wake
field, lawyers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
The Hampton Normal and Agrl-
cultural institute. Hampton
Virginia.
HAMPTON FARMERS CONFER
ENCE

Hampton, Va, Feb. 1O-The annual
two-day session of the Hampton lnsti-
tute Farmers Conference, including
remarkably fine exhibition OF Negro
farmers home and field products, OIL
rected by Charles K. Graham and Roy
R, Clark Of the Hampton Agricultural
Department, brought together IN most
helpful relation some 500 white and col
ored men, who are daily improving
home, farm, school, and community
life throughout the South.
About two hundred dollars were dis
tributed among Negro adults and chill
dren for prize exhibits of corn and CO.
reals, vegetables, canned and preserve
Fruits, domestic arts and science goods,
and public school manual training
John B. Pierce, Wellville, Va, q
Hampton graduate who has been most
helpful to Virginia Negro farmers as a
demonstration agent, delivered force
full, Christian, common sense plea Tor
improving the country schools and homes
He urged the Hampton students to
make unusual sacrifice for their race.
Hon. William E. Mann, the agricul-
tural governor of Virginia, DR.. Seaman
A. Knapp, Washington, D. G., the mas
ter spirit of the Farmers Cooperative
Demonstration Farm Work, Prof. VIM.
D Hurd, the director of extention work
atthe Massachusetts Agricultural Col
iege, Amherst Mass, DR.. Nelson A.
Mayo, the well-known veterinarian OF
Blacksburg, Va, 7. O. Sandy, Burke
vile, Va, state agent of the U, 5. De-
partment of Agriculture these spoke
words of hope and wisdom.
MEMBERS of the Hampton agricultur-
al Department delivered helpful and
practical addresses on Potato Raising,
Fertilizers, ""Hog Diseases, "Poul-
try Production" Flies and Mosquitoes
and "Bee Culture"
Governor Mann said: "We have in
Virgil Tia 25,612, ono acres Of land. We
ere cultivating less than 4,O0O,O goo. We
have not enough people in Virginia
only 100000 If we had as many
people in proportion as Massachusetts,
IL, 900, 900, Virginia would be the empire
state of the Union.
Hampton Institute is making possible
the extension of Gen. Samuel 6. Arm
strong's ideas through its annual Farm
ers' Conference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24

cIal visit to the a.. M. E. Sunday school,
March the 9Th.
Mrs. Henrietta Jones p xsident OF
the Stewardess' is arranging / program
for their monthly entertainment IN
March.
Mr.. AL. Walker Of Marshalltawn, r..
spent the day in Dubuque on business,
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cohran.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
|hsr sister. Mrs. Hoffman,

her sister, MRS. HOFFMAN.
The Progressive Art Club met We'd
nesday, Feb. 10Th, with Mrs. Jonn
Steele. After business the hostess
served a beautiful two-couNse luncheon
assisaed by Mrs. w Battles.
The B. X r U is doing splendid
work. Everyone should turn out ana
hear our beautiful program
The ladies Of the P A 9. VIII give
an entertainment Monday, Feb. 27th' at
the Mt. Olive Baptist chuich. Every
one invited,
Mrs. Sorrel left Tuesday for Calfax
to visit her sister.
/ Many people attended the smart
Set" in Des Moines last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24

home OF Mrs. M. r.. Ward on Saturday
] ,erirv by number Of friends a
ni,s Inn III was served by Mrs Tom.
" .sni ston. assis.ed by Mrs. Geo hun
. = d Mrs. Nick Henderson. The even
ing was spent in games. All report .
nice time.
A few strangers were in our town the
past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24

and fifteenth amendments will still re.
main In the constitution. but SO far as
those amendments affect the exercise
OF the power Of the states or of the
Individual voters In the states to con-
stitute u member Of this body the
SECOND part Of this resolution would
rob the government of the United
States of the power to make those
preliminary dispositions regarding elec-
tions necessary for the enforcement of
the amendments"
He administered q sarcastic rebuke
to Senator Percy Of Mississippi, who
had said that the extension of the
power Of the federal government as
provided BY the Sutherland amend
ment Is a price greater than the south
IL willing to pay for the election Of
senators by the direct vote Of the peo-
pie" by telling him that ''the time has
NOT yet come when the PEOPLE of this
nation are entering the market place
to buy from them or from any Of them
the right to preserve and protect by
the exercise Of our own national power
the government Of the United States
under its constitution"
Bnt II was In answer to a question
by Senator Bacon Of Georgia that Sen
ator Root spoke with such certainty
and much emphasis. Mr.. Bacon want.
ed to know what were the things to
which Mr. Root alluded in part Of
his speech when he said that there
were things happening in the southern
STATES which the southern states ought
not to permit and which. II the south.
ern states do permit. the national gov.
eminent should correct and prohibit
Mr. Root gave the answer to Mr.. Ba:
con In unmistakabie language. BE
sail: lG5
4 MI. President. the senator from Georgia
Will recall that I was discussing the sur.
render by the government Of the United
States OF the power necessary effectively
to enforce the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments Those amendments were
/, designed to give to the black men Of the
south protection through the exercise oil
the power that rests in suffrage. The
power OF self protection was ono of the
great moving considerations Of the four
teenth and fifteenth amendments
Biz. there have been In the southland
my REMARKS are limited to the south. be
cause Il p there that the questions arts,
under the fourteenth and fifteenth amend
4 ments. and for no other reason. and I &C
/ companied Il. the senator will remem
Der. BY frank admission that there n,
Il many things done In the north also whicl
call TOR the reservation ef the same powe
on the part Of the national government
there have been IN the south lynchinss
], which am sure tho senator from Gsorgi,
deplores ~ much - I DO: th1re has beel
peenasa wt,lch am sure hs deplors
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
MOLINE ILLINOIS GREETINGS.


Mrs Tom Bradley, who has been ill
for the past fortnight is able to be out
once more.
Rev. w. H. Saunders made pastoral
calls, F ilay. r.,..
Mrs J. S. Colquit entertained Miss
Goldie Babes and Pheneas Tarver at
Sunday dinner Gs
Miss Mabel Tarver entertained num-
Der of her friends at a birthday party.
Friday evening. The evening was spent
in music and sociability At a late
hour the guests retired to the DIM, q
room, where three-course supper was
served by Mrs. Tarver and Mrs. i S.
Coliquit. Later the guests departed
for their homes, bidding Miss Tsrver
farewell. They departed Saturday for
Waukegan. Ills, where she had accel t.
ed position with MIR, Ike Franklin.
Nr. and Mrss Hoskins are the hapr y
parents of son born Sunday.
Mrs. M. McDudley entertained at q
dinner party Sunday, the Misses Helen
Winters, Clara Tarver, Mrs. Fannie
Lee and Son, Mr.. John Haggard.
Miss Harriet Settles entertained four.
teen young people at her home, Sunday
afternoon. At twilight two-course
luncheon was served by Miss Settles,
Out-of-town guests were the Misse,
Alice Payne, Laverne Washington ane
Mr.. David Payne from Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ford entertain es
Miss Helen Winters and Mr.. John Hap.
gard, Friday evening.
Miss Drusilla Thomas entertained
Mrs. Anna Wallace at dinner, Sunday
Z = - 1914 x gqsH|
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
ALBA. IOWA.

This has been rainy week in our
town and Sunday : steady snow storm.
Allen Day will be observed at the "A.
n =. church, Sunday. Feb 18th.
The Bible Reading class met at Mrs.
Washington's, Friday. The Stewards
board Ct Mrs. Johnson on Thursday
evening. s5sss
"a surprise party vas given 81 tie
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-02-24
ENTERPRISES NEWS.

The w. II. and NJ. S. met Monday at
the residence Of Rev. and Mrs. James
Bowles.
Nj and Mrs. Robert Brown enter
taihed Tuesday evening at their 3 Y.
~ y. The dining room and table was
Beautifully decorated in Valentine col
colors. The evening was spent in con-
ssconyersation. Az . late hour al depart
III Tor their several homes reporting
~ Browns royal entertainers.
aThe IT. Olive Red Society va enter
steiasd Ihursday Feb, 18th. by Miss
60 Eligin. After TIE tranS aetion 81
iiii ~ slost study 81 Christ 4 flight
3 ~; ~ hostess served y deli
~ ~ lsnr -, assiSk ed ~