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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

a Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Weeks enter
tanned Presiding Elder s. B. Moore,
Rev. Manly of Abba, Rev. and Mrs.
N. I. Gordon at o'clock dinner Mon
dsv evening. October l4th.
Rev. NJ. I. Gordon, pastor of the
Mt. Zion A. M. E. church. called his
members together in the lecture room
of the church Tuesday evening to dis
cuss plans for extensive improve
ments on the parsonage in the early
spring. The meeting was decided
success and quite a neat little sum
was pledged.
Miss May Smith spent Sunday ev-
ening and Monday with her relative,
Mrs. Matte Weeks.
There will be contest entertain
ment given BY the 0ttumwa K. of P.
lodge, No l, November ., 1912. The
contestants are Geo. Wolfskill and
VIM. Allen and the winner will be
given a fine gold watch, which will be
on exhibition at one of the leading
jewellery stores. Monday. October 81.
c H. Wilson. J. B. Bradshaw, VIM.
Allen and VIM. Upton, committee,
will complete arrangements for the
contest.
Mrs. NJ I Gordon is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dood of Mo. are in
the city on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Fowler Of Plum
street are in Chicago visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. Bessie Pertain Of Fairview
entertained Rev. S. B. Moore, Rev.
Manly of Abba and Rev NJ. 1. Gordon
at dinner Tuesday.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Owens enter
tanned Presiding Elder S. B. Moore,
Rev. Manly of Abba ard Mrs. M. l.
Gordon at dinner Thursday.
Miss Edna, Jones came over Satur-
day from tuscaloosa to take part in
the program at the entertainment
given at the K. Of P. hail, Saturday
night. She returned to her home
Monday morning. -
Miss Birch Buckner of tuscaloosa
spent Sunday in the city visiting
friends.
The Court Of Calanthians gave an
entertainment Saturday evening,
October 49,, at the X. of p. hall. An
excellent program was rendered by
Miss May Smith of Cheyenne, Wyom-
ing, ably assisted by Miss Edna Jones
of Oscaloosa and several members
of the court. Miss Smith is voca-
list of rare ability and talent, posses
sing a very sweet voice of remark
able range and power, which thrilled
the souls of all who We're fortunate
enough to hear her.
Miss Jones played several piano
solos which were enjoyed by all.
The ladies of the court served an
excellent supper Immediately after
) the program.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25

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and evening. His theme for the even
ing was The Distributing of Gods
Blessings"
The church clubs are doing nicely.
Keep it up.
Mrs. Dan Dau, who has been indis-
posed for several weeks, is able to be
out to church again.
The junk entertainment and peanut
scramble was we'll attended. A neat
sum was realized to pay on the in
debtedness of the church.
Mrs. NJ. Barnes delightfully."- enter.
tanned at l o'clock dinner last Thurs
day, Rev. James Bowls and wife and
Rev. M. J. Burton and wife.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25
MASON CITY.

Rev. F. D. Woodland preached a
very interesting sermon Sunday eve
ming.
The Union Memorial Library So
ciety had a mock trial Friday eve
ming, which was very interesting,
indeed, and large audience witness
sed the affair. The defendent, S.
Sivindale, was sentenced to be cleo
trocuted Friday, October 25th.
The X. of P. box social was a great
success. The highest bid box was
So, bought by Mr.. Mayes and re-
ceived the first prize, which was a
$500 gold piece. The second prize
was $3.50 umbrella won by Mr..
y. Mayes, also securing the next highest
bid box, which was $7.70 All had
a nice time.
Mrs. Hallen Downey of Ottumwa,
Who has been to Sioux Falls, N. D..
to visit with her husband, stopped off
in Mason City for two days visit
with Mrs. Walter Davis.
Mrs. Thomas Allen entertained
Mrs. Helen Downing and Mrs.
Walter Davis for supper last Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bates enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Cabbell
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Wright at a delightful three-course
dinner Sunday. IT,.
Miss Fields of Los Angeles is ex-
pected in the city this ~cek to visit
at the Bates home at 7l2 East Ninth
street. |'s4.& ~ ~-
"A few friends gathered to gather
apd took large surprise to the par
sonage of Rev. F. D. Woodford, Mon
day evening. Many packages Of USE
full articles was left and al! departed
at late hour, after Rev. Woodford
expressed his thanks to all Much
credit is due Mr.. Thomas Allen for
the author Of this affair. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates entertained
Rev. F. D. Woodford for supper Mon
dav. October 81. w.
They have completed digging the
basement for the new cnurch, and
are ready to start the concrete work
for the church under the management
Of our able pastor. Rev. Woodford.
Much credit is due him as he has been
laboring very hard for the interest
of our people, since he has been in
sur city. !.
The young ladies are giving a
leap year party at the home Of w.
Z. Jones on Bradley street. Each
lady must bring some gentleman.
They are planning a big time.
. Miss Ella Stratton Of Manley is in {
the city visiting with her sister, Mrs.
NV. =. Jones, for a few days,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25
CEDAR RAPIDS Jews.

Mrs. Peterson, wife Of our new
pastor, has arrived and settled in the
parsonage on Ninth street, =
Il. Mrs. Blanche Martin Of Chicago is
visiting at the home Of Ler sister-in-
law, Mrs. w. G. Warren.
The social club gave a dance We'd
nesday evening at Niles hall. All
who attended report good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25
THE REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

The REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET
The Republican ticket in Iowa Is a
strong one and its election assures
continuation Of the wise policies OF
state government which have contri
buted so much to the welfare of the
people.
At its head is George w. Clarke
twice speaker and twice presiding
over the senate, a trained public man
familiar with all the needs of the
state, man of learning and deep
sympathies-an ideal governor.
VIM. L. Harding for lieutenant gov.
ernor, has had extended experience In
the legislature, is young and active
man, fully equipped for presiding ov.
er the senate.
Senator VIM. S. Kenyon has been
renominated by an overwhelming vote
of the republicans of the state In
the short time he has been in the
senate he has demonstrated he is q
man of great force and ability. The
only way to vote for him is to vote
for republican candidates for the leg.
islature.
VIM. S. Allen for secretary of state
has served in the house and in the
senate where he made an excellent
record. He is thoroughly competent
to fill the office.
VIM. c. Brown for state treasurer
has been sheriff and member Of the
legislature, and director and vice.
president of the state board of agri
culture. He, would ably administer
the office to which he was nominated
by unanimous vote.
John L. Bleakly after excellent ser
vice 81 the state senate was elected
state auditor and in that pos.tion he
has proven himself to be efficient
fair and economical. His record en-.
OF the people of Iowa.
George Cosson, attorney general
made splendid record in the state
senate, and is making a still better
one in his present office. Under him
there has been vigorous support OF
all the laws of the state and enforce
ment without fear or favor.
A. NJ. Deyoe, state superintendent
has given to the cause of betterment
of our schools the ripened experience
of one wholly devoted to the educa.
tional interests Of Iowa. He is in
the midst Of a great work for the pub.
lie school system and if reelected
will do great good.
N. S. Ketchum, present chairman
Of the board Of railroad commission.
ers, has had large part in the work
done by that board in recent years
for the shippers Of Iowa. He is bust
ness, man of wide experience and ever
mindful OF the interests OF the people
For supreme judges the republi
cans nominated F. r. Gaynor and B.
w. Preston, both men Of experience
on the district bench, Of trained legal
minds, in harmony with the spirit OF
the times and of vigorous minds and
bodies. Their election to the supreme
bench will assure continuance Of the
high standards Of that distinguished
body.
The republican legislative nominees
in every district. for both the senate
end the house, are men of ability and
well fitted to carry on the important
legislation in contemplation. !
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25

N. b.-Corresponuents: Please
mail your letters that contain new
for publication not later than Tues
day night to insure publication for
the current week; and sign your
name. not for publication, but tina,
we may know who w"''as the news
The IOwn State ':,>,antler he
oldest Afro.Amer1can journal pub.
lished in Iowa. 1t was established
in 1894, and Is read by nearly all
the colored people of Iowa W.
have correspondents in the follow.
ing towns:
Abba ,,,..... Miss May Davis
Oskaloosa. .Luella B. FrankllA
washington. N. L. Black
Burlington. 80. Mrs. ]. E. johnson
Mt. Pleasant NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mrs. NJ. Burnaugh
Monmouth. Ill. %. Georgia Norwood
Colfa1. Mrs. J. W. Holmes
Moberly, Mo-. Mrs. M. Eta Bolden
Minneapolis .....:..... H.,K. Gibbs
FIT. Madison. J.. Miss Lulu Williams
Communications must be written
on one side of the paper only and
be OF interest to the public. "Brev.
ity is the soul of w.t." remember.
Enterprise ....... Miss Blanche Allen
Clarinda. ....... Miss Eva NJ. Parker
Keokuk. Mrs. A. J. Fields
Ottumwa $50. Miss Hazel F. Clarke
Galesburg, Ill. .Mayme Richardson
Peoria, Ill. Miss Bell Lee
Davenport. Mrs. G. H. Marshall
st. Paul, Mrs. Q. H. Hicks
Rock Island. Mrs. w. II. Moore
Moline, Ill. Miss Mable Tarve'
Ruxton W. A. Brown
Sioux City Miss Eta Grant
Clinton "A. A. Bush
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25
FORWARD. WITH CONFIDENCE.

Under his (Clarkc's) leadership the
state will go forward, says VI. l.. Cur.
tbs in the Knoxville Journal, with
confidence to the solution Of the
problems OF taxation, corporation con.
troll, good roads, etc, that still await
the action of the state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25
REGULAR REPUBLICAN STATE
AND COUNTY TICKETS.

Governor W. Clarke, Abel
Lieutenant Governor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Nv. L. Harding, Sioux City
Secretary VIM. S. Allen, Fairfield
Auditor. John L. Bleakly, Ida Grove
Treasurer c. Brown, Clarion
Attorney....Geo. Cosson, Audubon
Superintendent. M. Deyoe, Garner
Railroad Commissioner.-....-..
Nathaniel Ketchum, Marshalltown
Judges Of Supreme Court
......-S. A. Gaynor, LeMars
..............B. W. Preston, Oskaloosa
For Congress ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
..............S. F. Prouty, nes Moines
For Representatives ............--....--
Frank S. Shankland, Des Moines
......W. S. Fraley, Des Moines
For county Offices
Thomas R. Guthrie, Des Moines
Auditor B. Erase, Des Moines
Clerk ............J. P. Maher, Des Moines
Recorder Chas. Guth, Des Moines
Sheriff John F. Griffin, Des Moines
Superintendent ..............-............
Pearl DeJarnette, Des Moines
Treasurer H. Martin, Des Moines
Coroner James M. Lee, Des Moines
Supervisors
First district Harry L. BarqUst
Second district John NJ. Stewart
Third district Seward Nelson
Ito fill Vacancy
Third district. .......... &C. W. Keller
Fourth district B. Uhl
Fifth district. Truman Jones
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25

Here Is ii wonnaI who speaks from
personal knowled ge and long eyper.
fence, viz Mrs. +. III. Brogan, of Will
son, Pa, who Gays, n know from ex-s
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-03-05
DELICATELY
FORMED

and gently reared. wolaen viii find
in all the seasons Of thar lives, -
maidens, wives and mothers, that
the one simple. wholesome laxative
remedywhich acts gentlyand pleas
antly and naturally and which may
be taken at any time, when the sys-
tenn needs q laxative. with perfect
safety and really beneficial effects,
is Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of Senna.
1t has that true delicacy Of favor
which is 80 refreshing to tho taste.
that warming and grateful toning
to the stomach which responds 60
favorably to its action and tho
laxative effect which is so bene-
fetal to the system when. occa-
sionally, its gentle cleansing 10
desired.
The genuine. always bearing tho
name of the California Fig Syrup
Co.. may be purchased from all
leading druggists in original pack
ages of one size only; price fifty
cents per bottle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-03-05

sponsibiltty. that Of directing the care
of the sick. within the hospital.
There should be an improved sys-
tenn OF buying supplies. for the ins,i-
tuition. The trustees, representing ~
they do. ample business capacity,
should, We believe. arrange for the
keeping Of systematic records. to the
extent Of employing = bookkeeper. to
supervise the clerical work connected
with the hospital. There should be an
improvement In the method Of check
ing the automobile receipts. and hero
again a bookkeeper would be of serv-
ice.
AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE HOS
PITAL RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS
SHOULD BE PROVIDED BY THE
BOARD.
We believe that printed rules and
regulations bearing on the hospital
management and charges will supply
| Information necessary to prevent mis-
understandings and dissatisfaction.
This is particularly true in reference
to the charges for special nursing.
Our inspection of the hospital build
ing was indeed u pleasant surprise,
although tl1ere had never been any in.
timations of any ground for criticism
in regard to its maintenance.
We found the building absolutely
sanitary. scrupulously clean. and the
atmosphere one Of optimistic cheerful.
ness, Notwithstanding the fact that
| the institution was under investiga.
| ton" We found the nurses busily en-,
gagged with their work. the food ample
| and the menu satisfactory.
We are a unit in the expression that
| 1t is splendid institution, deserving q
larger measure Of popular interest,
! and could the people of our city be
brought into closer touch with it's hu.
| name purposes, and the changes re-
commended herein be effected, We be-
! lieve the source of the apathy towards
the institution will have been removed
and greater opportunity for it's useful
ness afforded.
The criticisms embodied in this re.
port are not prompted by any per.
i sonal feeling on the part of any mem
Der Of this committee and we realize
fully the debt the people owe to the
trustees for the sacrifice of time and
effort necessary to the performance
of their duties as trustees.
If our labors will have contributed
! in any wise toward clarifying the at
mosphere Of mistaken conception oi
the hospital, it's management, pur'
pose and relation to the community
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-03-05
$33,1S1.OS

(Since the publication Of the above
report. the St. Stephens Hospital pro-
perty has been converted into cash, so
that the total. over and above the
amount Of the permanent endowment
fund Of $4,000. should represent
funds available to the trustees.D
We have, Al part of our record. the
statement Of the Treasurer OF the
Board that $22s5 90 has been paid out
from the endowment fund FOR current
expenses, and that 1t was proposed by
the Board that this defici: be made
up from the money anticipated from
the city. 1t 10 also part OF our rec
ord that. at times as much As $4,000
OF the Child's Cot Fund has been used
to pay current expenses and the
amount repaid to this fund later out
of the current expense fund.
In contradiction to this testimony.
We have the statement OF the Presi-
dent Of the Board. corrobora:ed by the
Treasurer himself. who corrected his
previous testimony. that the amount
of the permanent endowment fund 10
considered ~ but $25,OOO.OO. as spec
ified in the original articles OF incor-
poration, and that the balance amount
ing to some $s1s0.Os. AZ above shown,
really is not a part of the permanent
endowment fund. Notwithstanding the
printed statement, and can be. and has
been, drawn upon to meet current ex.
penses.
The latter statement being true, 1t
would seem to us. under the provis-
ions Of the Act of 1907. quoted above.
that the city would not be legally au-
thorixed to make an appropriation for
the benefit Of the hospital until the
entire balance, over and above the
amount Of the permanent endowment
FUND OF $25.O00.00 has been used to
RsoG any deflcit that nay arise In TIA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-03-05

Anyone interested In the cure Of Con.
eumption should get one Of the book
let's telling OF recoveries by the use Of
Eckman'e Alterativc.
Coughs. stubborn Colds and Pneu-
nonia may be the beginning OF more
serious troubles-Eckman's Alternative
the effective remedy. Read Mr..
Nanaiy's statement:
Saratoga. ~ Y.
'Sentlement: For five or six years I
MS troubled with cough and expectora-
xlcn. Also had . high fever. My case
Mas declared Consumption by my ply
eictan. l was given Cod Liver Oil
Creasote and other medicines. all with
AT Christmas time. 1906. I va. not
eApccted to live. Calling DR. r. H.
MCCARTHY. he advised the use Of Eek
man's Alternative. which I took with ex-
cellent results and was entirely cured.
During the past year have xaine<l
- lbs ! 70 out Ia all weathery and
have had no cough or cold whatever. I
givc those facts to encourage Others
to use EcknlAns Alter2tive."
signed Affidavip JAS. A. kANALY.
EckmAn'o Alternative n sef~ctivo in
9soneAi0e. Asthma. Hay Fever; Throat
and Lung Troubles, and In upbutldine
the system. Does not contain poisons.
sale BY A. q: Lulken and other leading
druggists Ask for booklet OF cured
cases and write 20 Eckman Laboratory,
fhiiadelphta. Pa. Ter additional evil
os~2S~s --a a- Ht
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-03-05

The following was the report sub
United TO the city council last evening
by the special committee appointed to
Investigate conditions at the Reid
Memorial hospital:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-03-05
Just Try 4 Ten Cent
Box of Cascarets

lnsvree You for Menths Against . Sick
Headache, 0lilousnsss, constipa-
ton Or 0ad Stomach.
Put aside-just once-the Salts,
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sageway through the bowels, but do
not thoroughly cleanse. freshen and
purify these drainage or alinentary
organs, and have NO effect whatever
upon the liver and stomach.
Keep your inside organs pure and
fresh with Cascarets. which thorough.
ly cleanse the stomach, remove the
undigestsd. sour and fermenting food
and foul gases, take the excess bile
from the liver and carry out of the
system all the decomposed waste mat.
ter and poisons in the intestines and
bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will make you
feel great by morning. They work
while you sleep-never gripe. sicken
and cost only 10 cents box from your
druggist. Millions of men and women
take a Cascaret now and then and
never have a Headache, Biliousness
coated tongue. Indegesetion, Sour
Stomach or Constitpated bowels. Cas-.
carets belong in every household
children just love to take them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-03-05
The Herpicfde Girl
Advises Gentlemen.

At Mrs. Blanks reception I met =
gentleman who fulfilled my ideal Of Z
man in all but one particular He had
. good head. fine physique, perfect
manners, was 4 most interesting per
sonality. and more himself with the
distinguished air Of 4 gentleman. His
linen was immaculate and his clothes
faultless as to cut and material. But
all the pleasant first impression was
ruined when discovered the collar
and shoulders of his dresscoat cover
ed with loose hair and flakes of dand.
ruff.
To me this was an indication of per
sonal carelessness, not to say unclean-
liness. l wanted to tell him to get q
bottle of Newbro's Herpicide. This
remarkable remedy would. in a short
time remove every trace of daedruff
from his head. stop his hair from fall
ing and prevent him from becoming
bald. l don't like baldheaded men ):
they look old whether they are or not
Dandruff is caused by a germ and
Newbro's Herpictde kills that germ.
The itching, which is so frightful with
dandruff stops almost instantly.
Herpicide is the Original Remedy,
that destroys dandruff There is moth.
ing in the world Just like it, nothing
that is lust as good"
One Dollar Size Bottles are guaran.
teed by all druggists to give satisfac-
ton. Applications obtained at the
good barber shops.
|. Send 10c in postage for a sample
bottle and booklet to The Herpicide
Co., Dept. R., Detroit. Mich.
A. G. Luken and Company, Special
Agents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-03-05

that tho medical star of the hoapital, ,as
now constituted, 10 largely nominal,
and, 20 fnr ~ having any voice in the
actual management or administration
Of the hospital IL concerned, is to be
regarded as a nonentity. We believe
the medical stan has a rightful place
in relation to the institution; that 1t
should constitute q useful agency for
the increased efficiency and patronage
Of the hospital. Yet we have the sworn
statement OF all but the special hos
pital committee of the staff that their
interest in the staff and knowledge of
its scope and activity is practically a
nullity. We believe that the staff
should admit of recognition of the en-
tire medical profession from which
patronage of the institution might be
afforded. To this end we recommend
that the staff be modified, retaining it's
present total membership of twelve,
altering annually SO that from the Ii
censed physicians of the county every
year there may be three new appoin-
tees.
Notwithstanding the only interpreta-
tion to which the communication to
council, relative to the appropriation
asked be applied for laundry purposes
it was within the knowledge of GER
tain members of the Board of Trus-
tees that Mr.. d. G. Reid has already
signihed his willingness to supply
funds for this purpose. This and other
instances suggest that there has been
at times a lack of confidence as be.
tween the members of the Board OF
Trustees themselves. and certainly. in
this instance at least as between the
Board of Trustees and the Common
Council.
That the question of adequacy in
equipment within the institution, as re-
lates to the exercise of it's function as
cern of the Board Of Trustees over ma
terial economics. A serviceable X-Ray
machine, and increased pathological
facilities might heighten the efficiency
of the hospital in greater measure than
an equal expenditure on the realty.
The>evidence shows that there is not
the interest manifested in the man.
agement of the institution to be ex.
pected on the part of the members OF
the Board Of Trustees, in so far - the
records Of their meetings during the
year 1911 shows the average attend.
ance was 1-12 for the entire year.
and, We regret to add, the name OF
the city's representative on tho Board
Of Trustees appears upon the record
but four times during the year. Az a
result. We feel justified in recommend.
ing the following addition to the by.
laws:
If any member Of the Board OF
Trustees should fail to attend three
consecutive meetings without good
reason, his ONCE be declared vacant. ~
The fact that the trustees have, indi.
vidually or through business houses
in which they have financial inter.
est, contracted with the hospital to
furnish certain supplies 10 a practice
which should be discontinued.
That more complete reports be made