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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
Says Guides Ride Moose

Albany, N. Y.-Warwick Stevens
Carpenter. a magazine writer, just re.
turned from the Canadian woods. saws
the guides up north amuse themselves
by riding wild bull moose near the
water.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
The Reason.

.Bridge ought to be popular with
the English nobility"
why with them especially. 81
because they can support II with
80 many peers. u III 4; u 4 5gt "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
XIII Eiftv Cato = m,

XIII Fifty Cats Day.
Neutrality-suspicious. than 800 cats
have been killed here within a month.
Fifty cats are being killed daily by
the authorities.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20

Few Leave United States Army.
Desertions in the United States
army In 1911 amounted to only 2.sa
i rer cent. "a lower rate than In any
uther year for ninety years. except u
\ 1898. ;@ s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
Nse% 4 ind With $40 Bits.

Nest Lined With $40 6'''s' 80,
e. Atlantic City.-In uncovering ra. ,s =
nest in livery stable here, JOSEF ,as
Penrose discovered that the nest VIZ
lined with ten-dollar bills. PSI -
gnawed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
Z More Transnort Troubled

More Transport Troubles.
Conductor-Y You'll have to pay for
that child, mum. s
Yars Indeed, won't, young man!
/ never ave va. ana Amt a-goin' 70
begin now: Punch. 5.s5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
"NEWLY RICH" OVERRUN
FASHIONABLE NEWPORT?

"The fashionable cities of the east,
as Newport and Bar Harbor, have be.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
L0Rv CAvENDIsH PREFERS
U. S. MAIDS TO BEARS

Lord John Compton Cavendish,
baron OF Chesham. and possessor OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
MRS. THOMAS F. RyAN'S |
WORK FOR HUMANITY

The recent grant by Mrs. Thomas
Fortune Ryat, to the Convent OF the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
Marry and Work,

Worry and Work.
Wiggs-Worry kills more people
than work
Wagg-Quite natural! there are
more people worrying than working.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-20
Great Chance.

sy5s{s Great Chance. 'g t
Artist (surprising burglary Stay
1ust where you are for five minutes
The light effect is simply fine!-Flie
\ gende Blaetter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

State Bystander has made it's week
ly appearance not missing a single
issue. She has steadily grown and
increased her circulation from moth
ing until today, thousands and thou
sands of people are reading her news
in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri,
Kansas, and Nebraska. In fact it is
read from coast to coast and from
Canada to Mexico. 1t is now consid.
cred one of the best, newsiest and
most reliable. colored journals print
ed west of the Mississippi river. We
have some distinct features that but
few others have. We have correspon-
dents from twenty-five different cities
and towns that briefly tell the colored
news. Then we have general race
news that comes from all parts of the
United States We do not burden our
readers with long essays or speeches
or resolutions that does not interest
the general public. Our motto is to
be brief in all articles and news so
that we can get more news. Since
the Bystander has been concentrated
into the possession of a very few we
feel that we will be able to even
make the Bystander great and influ-
entail newspaper representing the
masses Of our race. We solicit your
earnest and honest support to make
it the peoples public journal reflect
ing credit to the race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
IOWA STATE FEDERATION O
COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS

The eleventh annual Convention of
the /. s. +. of G. w. G. was held May
$3.50 1912, in the Commercial Chamber
Hall, Sioux City, Ia. The business
meetings were opened at 8 a. m. and
2 p. m. Tuesday, May %. The after
noon was an educational meeting and
was in charge of the Executive Board.
Tuesday evening at $3.50 was citizen s
night, and the meeting was presided
over by Mrs. l.. M. Coats, president Of
A. |. p. club of Sioux City. The meet.
ing was devoted to addresses and was
begun with prayer offered by Rev.
Dowdy, pastor OF the A. M. z. church
of Sioux City. The address of well
come on behalf of the city was made
by Mayor Smith who gave to the con-
vention hearty welcome; in behalf
of the Churches Rev. Knight, and in
behalf Of the clubs, Mrs. l.. M. Coats.
The response in behalf Of the l. S. f.
of c. w. G. was given by Mrs. L. M.
Coats of Davenport.
On Wednesday, May 90, the first
hour was given over to the District
Boards for Memorial exercises, after
WulCu uIectlHSS were IcCelNeu IIoH
Sioux City and from the first and Sec
and vice president, and also the edi-
toress. Reports of officers and commit
tees, reports of Credential committee.
The afternoon was spent in the report
of the clubs. Thirty eight delegates
responded at roll call. The principle
feature of the evening was the pres,-
dent 9 annual address. Mrs. G. B.
Lewis, Honorary president, in a few
we'll chosen words introduced the pres.
ident, Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines.
Thursday morning, May 80, the con-
vention opened at 8 O'Clock and was
devoted to reports of Business COM
mittees. The state decided to estab
fish an Industrial home. for girls, and
also to be incorporated.
Greetings were read from the Min
nesota Federation of Woman's clubs.
Twenty Century Woman League of
Mobile, Ala, and from the National
president, Miss Elizabeth G. Carter.
The afternoon session contained a
report of the Treasurer. A medal was
awarded the First District for bring.
ing in the most money to apply to the
sinking fund. Election Of officers re-
suited in the President, Mrs. J. B.
Rush being unanimously reelected
First 1--WE President; Mrs. Emma
Gardner Of Ottumwa, Second Vice
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Chairman Music, Mrs. F.. p. Johnson.
Des Moines. s..
Chairman Credentials, Mrs. Ruth
Bright, Davenport. -@a..@
Editoress, Miss Maybe l. Bell, Des
Moines. ...e -g
The President in a few we'll chosen
words, declared the convention ad-
.journed to meet the fourth Tuesday In
May, 1913. ~
Other features Of the convention
which are without the province of the
Recording Secretary may be briefly
mentioned here, as follows: The ban.
quet given by the A. l. p. club which
lasted until late hour, at which time
the club had hack in waiting for tho
president, Honorary president, Mrs. G.
B. Lewis and the editoress.
The reception by Mrs. Sturges was
another feature. The house was beau.
tifully decorated with cut flowers.
Dainty refreshments were served, the
hostess being assisted by Mrs. Abner,
of Sioux City. Miss Maybe l. Bell Of
Des Moines furnished music.
The reception by Mrs. A. J. Hudson.
The house was beautifully decorated
with carnations. The guests were re.
ceived by Mrs. Hogg. Dainty refresh.
ments were served. @sa
The trolley party over to Dakota
City, was very much enjoyed. 81.
This report is a summary Of the
essential business proceedings Of the
convention. 1t omits unimportant
routine action and contains only &C.
tions of real Importance. 1t is as
condensed as possible, but sets forth
all the proceedings necessary to an
understanding of the work If the
convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
YOU CAN'T BEAT IT!

The way that Brown & Davis have
catered to- the sporting public In the
last two weeks they have spent over
a half thousand dollars in improve
ments. Their walls are now graced
with one-quarter dozen latest revolv-
ing electric fans that seem to bow the
hearty welcome of these two men. In
front they have installed a Seeburger
Artist Electric piano. 1t is needless
to say that the latest ragtime music
is here to be heard during the hours
of business.
Their stock of Foreign and Domes-
tic cigars and Tobaccos, Snuff and
Cigarette makings are second to none.
They always have a supply of cold
sodas, chewing gum and Hershey's
chocolates. Cordial treatment to one
and all alike. Early or late either Mr..
Brown or Mr.. Davis is there to greet
you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The grand officers, subordinate Of
ficers and members Of the order OF
the Eastern Star in this city celebrat-
ed Esther Day their annual festival
in honor of Queen Esther one OF the
five great heroines of the order with
appropriate ceremonies at Maple st..
Baptist church last Sunday afternoon
at three o'clock. The exercises were
in charge of Princess Oziel Chapter
No. 9 but by special invitation the
officers and members of Princess Zor-
ali Chapter No. 10 also turned out
and participated in the program
which consisted of music by the choir
of Maple St. Church; Scripture read
ing by Rev. Bates, pastor; paper
"Our Five Heroines" by Mrs. leila
Robinson, Past Matron Of Oziel Chap
ter: an address 1.-THE Life and Char
acter of Queen Esther by Mrs. Jessie
McClain, Worthy Matron of Zorah
Chapter; a short sermon by ]. H.
Reynolds Grand Chaplain and an ad-
dress "Our Order Of the. Eastern
Star" by s. Joe Brown, Grand Patron.
Mrs. Eta Holland, Worthy Matron OF
Oziel Chapter acted as Mistress OF
Ceremonies and Mrs. Maude Wiki
son, Grand Marshal as Officer OF the
Day. ~..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

President; Mrs. L. M. Coats, Sioux
City, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Alice
Thompson, Muscatine Corresponding
Secretary; Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson,
Buxton, Treasurer; Mrs. J. P. Hamil-
ton Des Moines, State Organizer!
Mrs. Chesure, of Ottumwa, Chaplain.
The president was elected to represent
the Federation at the National conven-
tion which meets in Hampton, Viz.
ginia, the week Of July. It was de-.
cided to meet in Clarinda next year,
but out Of courtesy to Davenport the
Clarinda delegates coded the meeting
to Davenport, and they decided to en-
terrain the Executive Board, which
meets the fourth Friday in Septem.
Der.
The evening session was devoted to
installation of officers by the Honor
airy President, Miss Jessie Walker of
Marshalltown, after which the Presi-
dent appointed the following standing
Committees:
Chairman Social Purity, Mrs. Harry
I Horne, Cedar Rapids.
Chairman Educational, Mrs. G. B.
Lewis, Davenport.
Chairman Child Study, Mrs. Asa Will
liams, Clinton. r@ e.~.
Chairman Household Economics,
Mrs. Maud Jones, Clarinda. ,o4
Chairman Arts and Craft, Mrs. A. j.
Hudson, Sioux City. ..s~ W.
Chairman Rescue Work, Miss Vida
j. Warren, Marshalltown. rr,H
Chairman Philanthropic, Mrs. Bell
; Watkins, Buxton. IS.
Chairman Forestry, Mrs, 5. White, In.
dianola. .ss ,5 Is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The members Of Union Congrega-
I tlonal church has extended call to a
minister, and it is to be hoped by the
members and friends Union church
will soon have a regular pastor. On
next Sunday Rev. Joees of the East
Side A M. E. Mission will prdac in the
morning, Everybody invited to come
out early Sunday School at IL O'Clock
At which time Children's Day will be
observed with appropriate music and
Rotations by the little children. Every
body invited. -. Wv.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
PROGRESSIVE VICTORY.

On last Monday the people register
ed their choice of candidates for the
nomination on all parties 1t the
state wide primary election. And
most. all of the Progressive cand'.
dates swept the deck as usual in
Iowa when that is an issue as phi
mary. Senator w. s. Kenyon's vic
tory was more than a landslide; it
was an avalanche. He beat Editor
Young by about 10000 majority. Lieu.
tenant Governor George W. Clark led
his nearest opponent, Prof. Holden,
by $4,000. Attorney Geo. Fl. Wood
son was nominated by at least 500
votes ahead of his nearest opponent
in Monroe county for the Legislature.
1t was a great day for the Progress
sives and their cause,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
WONDERFUL RESULTS !.
ON SHORT NOTICE

!. nave used your Pomade. Its the
] a. ming ! ever used for making curly
~ le smooth. I have not finished
q INST :, bottle. but can see wonderful
81 writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes Of
! ~; cords Hair Pomade for harsh
sOuotn and unruly hair and Ford's
S,,.,. white Skin Lotion for the COM
IS. Oa Is = Ask your druggist for them.
/ 40. suie and get the genuine (Ford'sl
4 q. acf1red BY the OzonizeiI OK
~ Company, Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr.. Thomas Edward Harris and Miss
Anna Gertrude Reeves were solemnly
united in marriage Tuesday, May 70,
1912, at $50 p. m. The ceremony took
place at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reeves.
EOS Arthur avenue. An elaborate four
course dinner was served at 100 o'clock
tor which the table was beautifully
decorated, and covers laid for twenty
Of the bride and groom's relatives and
f'itnds. The guests departed wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris a happy and
successful life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Leonard Alexander one OF the sons
of Price Alexander returned from
near Pierre, S. Oak, where he has
taken claim of $50 acres of land
and has now proven up on it. So he
came to visit his parents, also to see
his brother Archie who will graduate
next week from Iowa City at the
State University. These are two of
our exemplary young men, both grad
uating from the Des Moines~ High
school, One started in one direction,
namely, agriculture: and the other
one pursued the educational route.
Both have been successful thus far.
The former has his quarter section of
land proved up; the other has finish
ed his full collegiate course in one OF
the best universities of America. We
bespeak success to both of these wor-
thy young Iowa men. 80. IT,. sss5 ,s.s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Calvin Carey entertained at
the Birthday club at coquet party,
last Thursday, May Goth in honor OF
her guest, Mrs. Small from Buxton.
A lovely time was reported and the
ladies were amused by playing GRO.
quet and shooting at a target, prizes
being won for shooting by Mrs. Hen
derson list, Mrs. Carey I'd. For GRO
quet, Mrs. Lewis 1st, Mrs. Wells I'd.
A lovely two course luncheon was
served. Among the guests was MS.
Bell Woods from Chicago, whom all
the ladies were much pleased to see.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Eeach age Of our lives has its joys.
Old people should be happy, and they
will be if Chamberlain g Tablets are
taken to strengthen the digestion and
keep the bowels regular. These tab.
lets are mild and gentle in their &C.
tion and especially suitable for people
Of middle age and older. Fore sale by
all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

After proving up on his claim in
South Dakota, Mr., j. Leonard Alex.
ander arrived in our city Tuesday to
visit bis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Price
Alexander. He will also visit his
brother Archie in Iowa City and re-
main there to attend the graduating
exercises.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
BYSTANDER ANNIVERSARY.

Everybody has a birthday, why
not the Iowa State Bystander Co.? On
next Monday eighteen years ago ten
of our leading Des Moines citizens,
viz: J. H. Shepard, VIM. Coalson,
Thos. Barton, John D. Reeler, E. r.
Banks, jeff Logan, James Todd, Ben
]. Holmes, Chas. and Thad. Ruff Or
ganized themselves into stock COM
pany and incorporated it to operate
newspaper in Des Moines. and
from that week until now the Iowa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr., L. J Shelton, one of our leading
tonsorial artists, left Thursday for St.
Louis and Kansas City, Mo , where he
will Join his wife. and sister-in-law,
Mrs. A. Jones. They will visit their
old home before returning. .'.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Emma Harris who has been
sick for several months and who was
taken to the hospital has not improv-
ed very much. She was taken home
although she is very low.
Mr.. C. S. Stewart who is very sick
is reported to be little better at
this writing, although a very SICK
man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The birthday club met in regular
business meeting last Saturday at
Mrs. Hendersons 3025 Third street.
All members were present. A very
fine time was enjoyed by all. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Jen-
ME Taylor, who will take the club
to Greenwood Park for an outing
June 2Sth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
WooDsoN MONROE NOMINEE,
Incomplete Returns Assure His Sue.
cess.

George H. Woodson, republican
nominee for representative from
Monroe county, was in Des Moines
last night on business. While COM
plete returns from all precincts were
not available yesterday, he had a
lead of 800, which assured him the
nomination as precincts containing
only $50 republican votes had not re-
ported.
Mr.. Woodson is Negro, and If
elected will be the first of Dur race
to occupy a seat in the Iowa legisla-
ture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

of l. s. T. C. w. c., Sec. of Princess
zorah Chapter No. 10 for one year,
organist OF Union Congregational
church for the past three years, or
ganized in the Sunday school the only
graded primary department in the
state and was for five years superin-
tendent of said department.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

z Mr.. T. w. Bell attorney at law OF
Leavenworth. Kansas, passed through
our city last Sunday en- route from
St. Paul where he had ben to attend
to legal business. He stopped over in
our city and spent Sunday with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Bell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

We wish to thank Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Tracy Blagburn for their kindness in
making the opening Of the Utopia
Cafe success, by having party Of
fourteen to nice supper which was a
success. -.r
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Mcclure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The Iowa State Bystander collect
OF will sta. out next Monday on his
annual collecting tour. He will first
VISIT Mason City, Iowa, Monday June
~ Minneapolis, MINI, I Tuesday,
sand Wednesday, June IL and II; ST..
raul Thursday and Friday, June 10
,sna IA; Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday, and
4 snlcaso, ILL.,, during the week of June
lin. Watch for further announce
~, and be ready to pay UP your
subscription dues, IA a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

- Mr. Nelson Watkins of Albany, Mo-,
came up last week to spend Decora-
ton Day here and to decorate his
wife's, grave. He was an old soldier
of the Civil War. While here he was
the guest of his son, Gus, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. ]. l.. Thompson. He return
ed home last Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
MRS. S. JOE BROWN, DIES MONIES,
STATE ORGANIZER.

She was the founder and first Edi-
tor of the Iowa Colored Woman" and
is at present president Of the Intel
lectual Improvement club, chairman
of the Executive Committee of the
Des Moines' Mothers Congress, and
a member of the Ways and Means
Committee of the National Associa-
ton of Colored Women.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

s. The Dramatic Art club met with
Mrs. ]. H. Brown and studied Book X.
Of Paradise Lost, also listened to re-
ports from c.. N. C. of l. S. Federation.
the club, will meet next week with
Miss Georgia Blackburn, 18th and
Park St - = - u - '.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
coRINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Sundav lune 9th.
Sunday, June 9Th

1920 a. m. and 8 p. m.-Rev. d. T..
Murff, returned missionary from Cape
Town, South Africa will be present
and will speak to US at both services,
u m. Sunday School and Z o'clock B.
Up. u. T. l.. Griffith, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
Be prepared to pay up your 1912
Subscription dues. e-,a 4

The Ministers and Deacons' Union
and Iowa, Nebraska Baptist Sunday
school convention will hold their an
nual meeting at Mt. Pleasant, June
18th to 18TH
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

An eulogy was read by Mrs. Charles
Floyd. The drum corps paid tribute
to their departed leader by sounding
TAPS" over the beautifully decorated
grave. Prayer by Brother Patterson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Miss Maybe l. Bell newly appoint
ed Editress of the l. S. T. c. w. c.
was organizer and president for two
years of the M. CT. club, also ex-
chairman of Arts Crafts committee
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

h Mrs. j. P. Hamilton, elected for Inc
third time treasurer Of the l. s. F. G.
w. c., charter member, several times
president Of the H. b.: B: s. II. o., TIE
oldest woman's club in the state, and
- Daughter for the fourth time Of Rose
Temple No. 80.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Willie Roy who is very sick is grow
inc weaker each day and his friends
are alarmed. 49,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The NJ. c.. r. Club will meet next
Monday evening at Mrs. j. Fl. Perkins
on 18th St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Movers Sharpened-Dawson's Hardware.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
CITY NEWS.
Mrs E. T. Hicks is quite sick at her
,ome 1s4l Buchanan street.
Window Screens Dawson's Hardware.
Mr. L. j. Shelton's mother left this
mock for Keokuk to visit her old home.

Mrs. Harrison Gould made business
trim to Canton, Mo-, her old home last
week. IN ..'--. d.. -.a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

MRS. J. q. RUSH, PRES.
- |. S. F. c. W. c.
Mrs. J. B. Rush, reelected president
of the I. S. F. c.. W.. c., was for four
years teacher in the government
schools of Oklahoma, for three years
teacher in the public schools of Os-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Screen Doors Dawson's Hardware.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

screen y Nn Wire -Dawson's Hardware.