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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
CI.4RINDA ITEMS.

The A. M, E. church members have
organized Christian Endeavor and
Literary society which is very interest
ing for the young people Of the church.
The G T. club gave reception at the
l.. w. Williams cafe last Thursday
evening. Music. dancing, games and
conversation were the features Of the
evening, after which delightfullunch
con was served by the members of the
club. Out of town guests Messrs.
Fred Reeves of Greenwood, Jno. Frank
lin, Fred johnson Of Gravity, Percy
Leneer Of Sioux City. Mrs. Lottie
Williams of Creston and Miss Pear
McClain Of Des Moines. All report q
delightful time.
Miss susie Lee visited in Des Moines
during the holidays.
MIR. VIM. Stevens of Red Ook, was .
Clarinda visitor last week. He return.
ed home Sunday evening accompanied
by Miss Eva Parker who visited in thai
city few days.
Messrs. Fred johnson and Johr
Franklin Of Gravity visited in this city
Sunday.
Mrs Lottie Williams and daughter
Helen. who has been q guest at the p
3. Comes home, returned to Crestor
Saturday. y
Rev. J, W. Evans and family yisites
| in Bedford during the holiday week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
IA. M, 3. church will begin revival meet.

a. M. e. church will begin revival meet.
ings this week, and continue fol-
several weeks and they expect to have
large increase in the membership Of
that church ere the meetings close.
The Moselum Temple, A. A. N. M. ;.
gave their annual reception at the Ma
sonic Temple, Tuesday night Of last
week. The attendance was good. The
first part Of of the program consisted
of short addresses by the members OF
the order, vocal, instrumental solos,
etc. The second part included a grand
promenade. At late hour, cabs were
seen conveying the guests to their
homes.
From the number of diamonds and
rings that ere being worn by the young
ladies since the holidays we suspect
some wedding announcement will be in
the near future.
Mrs. Geo. w. Walker Of 600 N, Third
street who has been visiting relatives
and friends in Louisville, Ky and Gin
cinnati, Ohio, for about two about two
months is expected home in a few
weeks.
Prof. and Mrs. d. E. Taylor 22O7
Charles street entertained a. few friends
at dinner last week.
A number of people attended the SER
vices at the churches Sunday night
where midnight services were held to
welcome the New Year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
c1.AsrxpA 1rEaaA

Mrs. Fannie Oliver who has been
assisting Rev. Rivers in carrying On
revival services at the A. NJ. E. church
will leave for her home in Buxton, last
Thursday morning. The meeting has
been in great progress during her stay
here. There has been 81 members ad
ded to the church, which now makes
an enrolment Of eighty members. We
feel as though we have been greatly
blessed.
The A M. E. S. S. gave their Xmas
program Monday evening, under the
direction of Mrs. Phalba Pemberton.
Miss Paria Jones is still on the sick
list. We hope for her speedy recovery.
Miss Pearl McClain Of Des Mcines is
in our city, called here by the illness OF
her sister, Mrs. LETTERS.
Miss Florence Howe, who visited in
in Forest City and st. Joe, returned
home Thursday. She was accompanied
by Miss Laura Galden who left Friday
for Blanchard. a.
Miss Jessie Parker is on the SICK list.
The Second Baptist s. 5. will gave
their Xmas program, Monday, under
the auspices Of Mrs. E. B. Cook.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
PLEA ron sELF.REL.AN.E.
Charles q. Dawes Good Advice b
Young Men In Business,

This Is q hard world In business.
always has been and always will b<
There are many good and generou,
men in It. There are many who vii
lend helping hand to you in your %
versity, but In the time Of need you
will not find them among the men
who tried to get you to embark In
speculation with your little surplus
and, to sell you something which
would help you to easy money" Be
sef-reliant Make your own invest
CATION into investments. When yos
cannot. put your money In 4 good
savings bank Distrust the financial
demagogues as you distrust the pc.
litica] demagogue. Keep your hand
On your pocketbook Is you travel life
FIRST, to give always in proportion
d your means to those who are poor.
or; second. to hold from those who
would take through force or fraud
What you need for yourself and yours
qou Will then, writes Mr.. Dawes 1,
the Saturday Evening Post, have yous
hand who're most OF the other fellows
have only their eyes. In this alons
you Will have the advantage Of thea
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
Especial to Bystander.)
/. s7gSf s}ai. IN..lo,, laura Jay, I1Q1C

Ogden, Iowa, Jan. 1917.
Dear Editor Bystander:
For the first time in the history Of
Ogden, Iowa, the Emancipation Procla-
nation issued by Abraham Lincoln on
January /, 1863, was celebrated today.
The weather was disagreeable to some
extent, still a good crowd turned out.
The program was indeed interesting
and inspiring. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. c. G. Ballard, the master
of ceremonies, after declaring the meet
ing open for business, introduced Rev.
j. w. Morton, the pastor, who conduct
ed the devotional services. The first
speaker was Rev. l.. G. Garrett, whose
subject was q We are not like we use
to be-, His words were full OF
thought. Next was male quartet:
n. Nearer Ny God to Thee" Revs. j.
w. Morton, S. 8. Sullivan, Mr.. M. Brad
ford and Mr.. j. McKerson. The adj
dress, subject, !" Lift STANDARD for
the People, by Rev. s. s. Sullivan was
inspiring as well as instructive. MIS-
IA. B. Bell read a beautiful selection
entitled, "The Great Revival Period. :
This portrayed the early religious prac-
tees Of the late emancipated people.
Next was a paper, subject, " Progress
Of the Race Since Freedom by Mr.. Il !,
[ Wilcox. IT was well prepared and de
Aliyered with interest. As this is a new
wear, Mr.. M. r. Bradford read paper
pn New Year 5 Greeting. which seemed
No have captured the audience. Mr.. W
ID Howard gaye some interesting sug
q yns and pointed out many impor
facts in the races advancement
ReIora D. N4rden read q valuable pa
per on Intemperanee, which seemed e
have been both the time and place.
Prof. G. w. Rodgers was introduced
who delivered a most wonderful ad
dress, showing the progress Of the eman
cipated people OF America. And y
seemed that his words were like liys
wires to the people. He advised tn.
people TO SO deport themselves tha'
they could be numbered among the bes'
citizens Of Boone county, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

10 enc Various Federation clubs
Throughout the Several Dis
trlcts;
II, Greeting: Another year presents
itself to us another year teeming with
opportunities for sowing seeds Of kind
ness Letus be sewers this year; and
let the seed be sown in reality, not in
name only. Let the sowing be actual,
not dream. Let the seed be: kind
words for others, kind thoughts for
Others, consideration for others, more
harmony, more love, more honesty,
more charity, more self-respect, more
race pride, more unity, ard more altru-
ism; less discord, less hated, less jeal-
ousy, less immortality, less cynicisn,,
and lass selfishness.
Let us carry out the guiding princl-
pie of our Grand Federation in real
practice. Wishing you y prosperous
year and successful life. am, yours,
in Sowing Seeds of Kindness
Mrs. J. B. Rush,
Pres. /. S. f. C. w. c.
Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
ST. JOSEPH (Mo.) NOTES.

+ Z Z 81 Z b Z 4 e.
Mr.. VIM. Coffey, one of the U, S.
meat inspectors at Sw!fts Packing Co ,
spent part of the holiday visiting his
brother and other relatives at Nebras-
ka City, Neb.
The public school resumed their work
again last Tuesday morning after a
weeks vacation. The school board de-
cided to allow them only one week for
the holidays, and week vacation in the
spring, herce the teachers and pupils
will get their usual two weeks vacation
'ere the school closes for the summer.
Most Of the students who are away
attending the different Universities
spent their vacations with their parents
and friends, have returned to resume
studies.
Mr. & Mrs. O. F. Dundan spent part
Of the Xmas holidays with the latter's
mother at Bedford, Iowa.
/ William Humley was out of the city
last week to purchase some good driv-
ing horses, as he is an excellent judge
LOT horses. A number Of the wealthy
people when in need Of equestrians ask
him to secure them.
d The Messrs. Sam Alexander and Mat
Evans are the only Afro-American who
own automobiles in this city at the pres
ent time.
In q few weeks the white poll
tlcian will be shaking hands very cor
daily with the culored voters as the
mayor and other city officers will be
elected this spring, as we have no Afro
American on the police force nor in the
fire department., and no clerical posi-
ton in the city or county.
]. We think colored voters it is time for
Us to have at least twosor three posi-
lions in some of the city or county Off
.es, when the can didates ask your sup
port. ask him if he willsupport an Afro
American for a position other than
ianitor work and carefully note his
-eply, and you will know if he is wor-
- N j Il
Thy of your support.
One Of the pleasant social affairs given
Turing the holidays was the party Civ
IN BY Miss Zelma Endicott at the home
Il her parents 62s Pendleton avenue,
asst Friday night. The decorations
we're green and red with holly and mis-
leto. The evening was spent in play.
az games, interspersed with vocal and
selections. "A dainty two
curse luncheon was served by her sis
er Miss Ruth and Miss Perry. sitter
Fhics the guests depTrted for their
ONES, cherished with the memory that
~ ~ IN stable hcisess.
Rev. Gregg pastDf 81 TIE Ebeneexer
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

When given as soon as the croupy
cough appears, Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will ward off an attack of Group
and prevent all danger and cause Of
anxiety. Thousands of mothers use it
successfully. Sold by all dealers.
Medicines that aid nature are always
most effectual. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. It allays
the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the
secretions and aids nature in restoring
the system to healthy condition. Thou
sands have testified to its superior ex-
cellence. Sold by all dealers.
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MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

The Presiding Elder Daniels conduct
ed the first quarterly conference OF t q
IA. M. E. church; after the sermon ths
sacrament was administered. TheI
came the business and reports. Miss
Grace Harris acting as secretary. The
following reception was given IN hls
honor by the stewardess and was great
ly enjoyed by all present.
Thursday evening the non-C Christian
men of the city gave most elaborate &c
supper for the benefit Of the minister
\ Of the A. M. =. church.
Al fine time was reported and the
neat sum of $40 was cleared and pre-.
sented to the pastor and wife, Rev. and
y Mrs Thomas.
Saturday evening the A. NJ. 2. Sun
day school gave its usual Christmas en-.
tertainment. The faithful members OF
The school were all remembered by San.
ta Claus. Every one had his share and
was happy.
There were quite a few out to the
Sunday morning Christmas services. The
spirit of one whose honor they had
assembled with them.
Rev. Thomas led the endeavor meet
ing Sunday evening, the subject being
The gift that transformed the world
This was an int eresting and happy meet
ing. The principal service Of the day
was the evening sermon, preached by
Rev. Thomas. The Christmas sermon,
the Babe of Bethlehem.
Monday, December 25th, Second Bap-
list Sunday school gave 9 very pretty
and Interesting program as the Christ
mas entertainment was better than
usual We certainly feel proud of the
children to whom we feel much credit
is due. and we feel special mention IS
due Miss Genevieye Watts, who sang
such beautiful solo; and also little
Herthel, who displays such sweet must
cal talent, who played for her sister
Genevieve.
Mrs. Anna Coalson Of Fairfield spent
Xmas week in the city visiting relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Porterfield of Celfax, Iowa, paid |
! visit to her husband last Friday who
ID confined in the hospital here returned
home Saturday. /.
y Cupid is not asleep, Mr.. g. =. Rob I
arson and Miss Henry Stold came TO
Keokuk one day last week and were
1uietly married, and returned to Mt.
to make this their home. For
the present we wish them much JOY.
MI. and Mrs. Lesley took Christmas
INNER with Rev. ara Mrs. Jackson.
8 Deeeaber 81 Miss Agnes Louise MasC
Ars. Harry Burmeyer entertained at
REMINGTON, Thursday afternoon, the
,ut of town guest being Mrs, Myrtle
yatus and little daughter Martha Par
hena.
U Two cpurss luncheon was served by +
Ia most sss, who II noted for Royal en-
eftsinings
I: Rey. md Nss. jackson took New
Y M. dime u NIL Arr, md lfrs: Lessl Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
STOMACH TROUBLE cURER.

If you have any trouble with your
stomach you should take Chamberlaln's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr.. }. T..
Klote of Edna, Mo-, says: - have
used great many different medicines
for stomach trouble, but find Chamber
lain s Stomach and Liver Tablets more
beneficial than any other remedy !
ever used.o For sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FEyER SORES,

Fever sores and old chronic sores
should not be healed entirely, but
be kept in healthy condition. This
can be done by applying Chamberlain $
Salve. This salve has no superior for
this purpose. It is also most excellent
for chapped hands, sore nipples, burns
and diseases of the skin. For sale ny
all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
Mui,no 70 obllae.

rWhen you feels any temptations
comm along" said the friend and "a
wiser, you mus say: Get thee behi1
me, Satan
"Da's what done said" answered
Mr.. Ere Gus Pinkley. IAN dsn
'u,Asin .. hyuhs Satan answer me-
back: DAP all right. We's both gwiAs
do same way, mellow. an II don make
NO dinunce to me which lesds q
succession.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

Do you know that fully nine out of
every ten cases of rheumatism are
simply rheumatism Of the muscles due
to cold or damp, or chronic rheumatism,
and require no internal treatment what
everg Apply Chamberlain Liniment
freely and see how quickly it gives re-
lief. For sale by all druggists.
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Women's State Federation.
CLUB NOTES,

sa%25 ksat CLUb NOlESs ~
Mrs, L. w. Norris has resigned her
Office as president Of the A. !. T
club Of Sioux City on account of i'll
health. We are sorry to lose her for
the present we are preparing to enter
tain the Iowa State convention Of
federated clubs in 1912, and also expect
our State President, Mr.. ]. B. Rush to
visit us in the near future.
Mrs. c.. M. Coats.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

When buying cough medicine for
children bear in mind that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is most effectual
for colds, Group and whooping cough,
and that it contains no harmful drug.
For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

instead Of stockings, and there IL
great chanting of Noel, Noel" the
Christmas song.
Like the Scandinavian children, lit
tie French boys and girls never forget
the birds, but instead Of placing
sheaves Of grain on long poles, they
are hung along the caves Of the
houses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

advertising raLes for display ada
20 cents per inch, for each insertion,
Three to six months contract, IL
cents per inch. Local advertising
10 cents per line for each insertion.
counting seven words to line. For
churches and secret societies where
admission is charged, one-half Of
the aforementioned rates. For pro-
fessional, legal and announcement
cards, yearly contracts, etc., terms
are given on application. All ad-
yertising Is to he paid In advance.
The Iowa State Bystander is the
Oldest Afro-AmeEican journal pub.
lished In Iowa. 1t was established
in 1894, and Is read by nearly all
the colored people Of Iowa Wei
have correspondents in the follow
Ing towns:
Abba ......... Miss May, Davis
Fl. Madison. Miss Lulu Williams
Oskaloosa. u. .Luella B. Franklin
Washington. ............N N. l.. Black
Burlington, Mrs. J. E. johnson
Moberly, Mo-. Mrs. M. Eta Bolden
Mt. Pleasant ..............
~ Miss Maudlin Burma ugh
Monmouth, III. -. Georgia Norwood
Galesburg, III. Mayme Richardson
Peoria. III. Miss Bell Lee
Davenport. Mrs. G. H. Marshall
St. Paul. Mrs. Q. H. Hicks
Minneapolis ...H. K. Gibbs
Keokuk. "A. J. Fields
Rock Island. -. Mrs. W. H. Moore
Moline, Ill. II. Miss Mable Tarver
Sioux City. Miss Eta Grant
Clinton ,................A. A. Bush
Ottumwa -. Miss Lorena Vincent
Cedar Rapids. Mrs. H. Horned
N. B.-Corresponaents: Pleasel
mail your letters that contain newsi
for publication not later than Tues
day night to insure publication forl
the current week; and sign your
name, not for publication, but that
we may know who writes the news.
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custom of ushering it in. Just at
midnight on Christmas eve, the men
and boys dressed in fancy costume,
march through the streets in long pro
cession, holding aloft brilliantly
lighted star, as they chant the Gloria
in Excelsis.' The little girls clad in
white stand at the windows and bow
to the star as it passes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

tom of bringing in the yule." In al
most every family. in England the boys
and girls gather about the burning
log on Christmas eve to sing carols
and tell Christmas legends. Often the
children who live in the country as
sist at the dragging in Of the huge
log.
An English child would not feel it
was Christmas if there was not a bit
of mistletoe hanging in the hall, under
which the unWary are kissedssoundly.
Little and big eat the rich and blazing
plum pudding, and all join in the sing
ing of Christmas carols and church
going.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

dren OF Germany IL coInplHes tne
Christ child-which we Americans are
prone to forget-and Santa Claus.
The whole day is full Of cheer; fam
lilies feast and go to church; pres
ents are simple, but in every home Is
q blazing tree hung with cakes, color
ed candles and gifts.1 1t is pretty
sight to see the children march in to
see their tree, singing as they go, 20,
Tanner Baum" 60, Fir Tree), to the
air of Maryland, My Maryland"
In many German towns just as the
bells ring to usher in Christmas,
every window in every house is quick
ly lighted. Then the children are up
bright and early, even the tiny babies,
to go to six o'clock church. Often each
child bears candle to illuminate the
church.
The German Kriss Kinkle has one
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
W,uld Seem 30.

: = : WouId Seem 90.
Crawford-Do the rich know nov
the other half live?
Crabshaw-Aftsr taking their none!
from them they must be able 50 rorn
some idea of how they are compellst
70 llve.,-Puck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

horrid habit that our jolly old St. NICK
would scorn. He generally leaves ~
the stockings bunch OF switches IN
case they should be needed before ms
next call.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-29

REV. J. NJ HEADf.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Nov. 20
This 10 the notice an enfsrpris
ing clergyman has inserted in a
newspaper.
Wanted Rev. J. NJ. IIeady.
pastor Central baptist church.
$50 Eureka sf-. has opened
downtown office nj Hotel May.
across from the courthouse.
Marriages soicmnixed. Any
one desiring tho services OF
pastor invited 10 call. Phone
Market 2sis.
ness Of marrying people and saw
ing souls In one In which success
may be oyertaken by up-todats
business principles
II am a progressive" was the
way DR.. Heady put II, briefly. when
asked about hiH scheme.
That DR.. Heady's office In one
which will shortly become throng
ed with the fundamentally bent II
conceded. He viii be right across
from the city hall building. al
Eighth and Market ats. and
Cupid" Munson's marriage license
bureau Is on the ground floor.
For ~ years this hustllng clergy
man was newspaper man In this
middle west and was Mt one time
circulation manager OF newspa
per In los Angeles.
He entered the ministry by the
evangelist route.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-29
1,176 MALES READY
TO MARRY $4,000

Nv United Press Leased Wtte
ELGIN. M. Nov. al For $50.
600. i.i76 males OF manageable
aEc willing TO leap blindfolded In
the malestrom OF matrlmony. This
fact became public property today
when The Elgin postofficc adyer-
tlHed l.izG letters for Miss H. X.
Radcliffe, supposedly OF this city.
MIaa Radcliffe IL tho Mystery
Girl Of Elgin and San Francisco,
who, a month ago. wrote the mayor
or San Francisco In search OF a
husband. stating that unless she
becomes a wife within GO days she
will lose a fortune OF $4,000.
She declared any kind OF man
would do.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-29
FALLS 500 FEET;
ESCAPES UNHURT

LOS ANGELES. Nov. "a
Aviator Roy Francis 10 receiving
congratulations today for them ost
remar kable escape from death that
ever Mortified spectators at a Los
Angeles aviation meet
Al Ascot Park yesterday Francis
dropped 500 feet 20 earth. falling
like bullet more than bali the
distance Ills biplane "cupped" al.
most as he struck the earth. lie
was practically uninlnrcd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-29
PARDONS SOLDIER
WHO LEFT RANKS

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 10
AS an expression OF my thanks for
the grace OF God. 10 which is due
the recovery OF tho heir to tho
throne, pardon Private Dachurin
his grave offense."
This n the language OF an impcr-
ial decree granting pardon to n sol
dIer, who was sentenced to penal
servItude for life Tor leaving the
ranks ut a review. In order to hand
q petition to the car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-29
ROOSEVELT TO ATTEND
PROGRESSIVES' MEET

chairmcn. ongrosamen.eiect and
gubcrnatorIai candidates in the late
election, aa well an state leaders 20
attend this conference.
THE conference will select an
executive committee and another
committee TO draft a series OF bills.
fulfilling our platform pledges re-.
garding social and Industrial Jus.
tieo, The progressive members Of
congress will support these bills IN
caucus. The conference also Will
consider ways and means OF con
ducting progressive propaganda for
the next four years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-29
"CASCARETS" BEST
FOR THE BOWELS
No headache, bad taste, sour
stomach or coated tongue
by morning.

II 10 more necessary that you
keep your Bowels, Liver ARD Bton.
.ach clean, prre and fresh than II IL
10 keep the sewers and drainage Of
q large city free from obstruction.
Are you keeping clean inside
with cascarets-~o merely forcing
a pazssseway every few days with
salts. cathartic pills or castor ofl7
This Is important
Casearets Immediately cleanse
and regulate the stomach, remove
the sour. undigested and ferrnent
ing food and foul gases, take the
excess bile from the liver and car.
~ out Of the system the oonstipatsd
waste matter and poison in tho In
testinss and bowels.
No odds how badly and upset you
feel. Cascaret tonight will
straighten you out by morning.
They work while you sleep. A 10
cent Dor from your druggist win
keep your head clear, stomach
sxeet and your liver and bowels
regular for months Don't forget
the children-their little insidea
need a good. gentle cleansing, too.