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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Moines; Capt w. H. Milligan, Cedar
Rapids; John L. Thompson, Des
Moines; John A. Spencer, Grinnell; AL
Walker, Marshalltown; Mrs. Ruth
Bright, Davenport; Mrs. J. B. Rush,
Des Moines; Mrs. Wells Fowler, Ot-
tumwa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. H R. Graves and
studied Act of Cyrano De Bergerac.
meet next Tuesday with Mrs Geo.
Patton. study Act II Of Cyrano De
Bergerac.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

The Intellectual Improvement club
met at the home of Mrs. Oscar Glass
at which time Mrs. Jessie McClain
was elected delegate to the State
Federation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Mothers Congress will meet Satur-
day afternoon, March 7th, with Mrs.
A. M. Rivers Of 1905 Sixteenth street.
An interesting program will be given,
also a. Woman's Exchange will be
held. >.r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
BARRETT FOR SCHOOL TREAS
URER.

Mr.. w. E. Barrett, cashier for the
Valley National bank for many years,
and who still holds that position, has
allowed his friends to present his
name as candidate for school treas
urer for Des Moines, subject to the
election March 9th. Mr.. Barrett has
spent most Of his life here, 81
years, and by his long citizenship his
financial interest in Des Moines and
his good judgment makes him one Of
the most favorable men that Des
Moines could find for such place of
having charge Of the funds Of our
public and high schools. He has never
held an elective Office IN his life and
is regarded in the financial circles as
being one Of the most competent men
in our city to handle the funds of our
district. By his many years as CASH
ier of the Valley National bank he has
come in contact with hundreds of col
ored people and they will have an op-
portunity to express to him their ap-
proval on Monday, March 9th. He
will appreciate the support that we
may give him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Mrs. Julia Taylor of 5. E. 7th street
has been very sick the past week, suf-
fering from rheumatism. She is some
better at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Mrs. Chas. Smith on West Eleventh
street, has been quite sick the past
week, but is q little better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Mrs. G., w. Robinson, who has been
sick several days, is able to be up and
cut again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Don't forget the Suffragette meet
Ing at the Union Congregational church
Friday evening March 13.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
CITY NEWS.

Mrs. C. B. Woods is reported on the
sick list.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
JAMES J. CONROY FOR COUNCIL
MAN.. .-"'55 V. Ma"

JAMES J. CUNNOI TON CVO1~OH0-
N. ,.. MAN. '-1' = " .3.
It is indeed pleasure to present 70
our many readers the cut Of Mr.
James J. Conroy, who is candidate
for councilman at the coming city
primaries March 18th. Mr.. Conroy IS
one Of our Des Moines young men and
was born, raised and educated in the
city. He was born here about thirty
six years ago and has been in the
building industry for many years and
during that time he employed many
colored men and has never held preju-
dices in that line, IS has been the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Chamberlain's Tablets for Constipa-
tion. ~
For constipation, Chamberlain 8
Tablets are excellent. Easy to take,
mild and gentle in effect. Give them
1 trial. For sale BY all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

city council under the cid form and
served two terms in tho legislature;
but the most important consideration
for thu ordinary voter is that he has
been absolutely fair to all classes. In
spection of his business affairs will
Drove this.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

The above cut is our we'll known
citizen, John M. Daley, who has an
nounced his name as a candidate for
councilman, subject to the city pri-
maries. He stands for cleaner city
and better protection to our boys
and girls and believes in a dollars
worth for dollar. He is true and
tried friend Of the colored race and
merits your support.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
ECZEMA SPREAD OVER HANDS

101 S. Boots ST., Marion, Ind.-"First
the eczema started on my fingers, then
spread all over my hands. 1t broke
out in tiny blisters, then would get
dry and crack and swell SO l could not
have my hands in warn water they
hurt me so badly. l could not do all
my work. The itching and burning
were terrible. The more l scratched
my hands the worse 1t made them.
They were SO bad l could not help
scratching them and would walk the
floor they annoyed me {. / could not
sleep, lost many nights of rest on ac-
count of the eczema. My hands were
not fit to be seen and l kept them
wrapped up and wore mittens that !
made out Of old linen.
Il was about one year using rene
dies, then | saw an advertisement in
the paper saying that Cuticura Soap
and Ointment were good. / wrote at
once for a sample. Then ! bought one
cake Of C%uticura Soap and one box
of Cuticura Ointment. Before the sec.
ond box of Cuticura Ointment was
gone my hands we're well and have
remained we'll ever since" (Signed)
Mrs. G. w. Sharp, Mar. q, 1914.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston."-Adv
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
WOMAN SHOCKED BY SCOTS
Little 5Iushing Femininity Forced
Policeman to Make a Large and
Vigorous Protest.

New Haven, Conn.-Station Police
mar Jim keenan, a almost shocked
to death when a petite little woman,
blgghing furiously, rushed up to him
and quavered:
/. oh! officer, please come quickly.
I feel so mortified. There is a party
of men over here nearly naked"
"Phew! Sure there isn't some mis-
take, madam" countered the shaken
Jim.
"Oh, no. I saw them with my own
eyes. The shameless things"
James rushed away in the direction
indicated, and sure enough there were
hundreds of Draw bright ladies wi
their knees bare as the day they were
born.
"On" at once, and knowing them to
be members of the big Scots outing,
Jim tried to expostulate with the irate
woman, but to no avail, He must
speak to them.
He did. II say, lads, the lady wishes
to have We cover up those bare shanks
of yours"
Then came the chorus:
"Hoot, mon, dinna We ken this is the
style DER in bonhy Scotland? We
wouldna fash the Teddy, but we maur
be in style.Y
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
BY NO MEANS A STRANGER
bered With the Companion Of
His Travels.

The new senator from Alabama
Francis Shelly White, is a lawyer and
has a large practice in his state.
Sometimes his work takes him out in
the interior, and on one of these
trips he was accompanied by his eli
ent, and client being a pious man, a
deacon in the church to which White
belonged.
1t was late at night when the darby
pulled up his span before the doors of
the inn, which was presided over by a
lady of generous heart and equal pro-
portions. When he went to the desk
to engage a room White was apollo
getically told that it was impossible,
Oh account of the influx of visitors, to
give him a separate chamber.
Il guess | can get a separate bed,
then" said he. But to this the reply
was the same.
May | ask who is to be my bed
fellow?" asked White, who die not
relish the idea of sharing his couch
with a stranger.
why" replied the landlady, lit will
be the gentleman with whom you
came"
ooh, that's all right, then" said
White, with a sigh Of relief. HE
and l are both deacons in the same
church and have been sleeping togeth-
er during the II o'clock sermon in the
First Baptist church for 20 years.
Providence Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
PAPER ITSELF WAS EVIDENCE
In This Case Examiner Required No
Pledge That Student Had Done
the Work Himself.

At a certain college custom ordains
that at examination time each of the
candidates shall write the following
pledge at the bottom Of his papers:
Il hereby declare, on my honor. that
| have neither given nor received as
sistance during the examination"
One student, after handing in one
of the papers, suddenly remembered
that in his haste he had omitted to
write the oath. On the following day
he sought out one of the examiners
and told him that he had forgotten
to put the required pledge on his pa
per.
The examiner looked at him over
the top of his glasses and dryly re-
marked:
Quite unnecessary. Your paper in
itself is sufficient evidence. I've Just
been correcting It'll"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

ton and character, hold the govern
mental posts. Practically all of the
land has been scientifically surveyed,
the rich have been taxed, the poor re-
lieved of their burdens. Now we'll
built offices, most of them costly, are
dotted all over Baroda state. Irriga-
ton canals, tanks, and hundreds Of
wells have been constructed to protect
farmers against the moods of the mon
soon. Great waterworks have been
built; more than $50 miles of railway,
thousands of miles of good roads, hun
dreds of bridges and telephone lines
make communication easy.
His highness has lavished money up
on schools and colleges, until today
Baroda spends one-tenth of its income
upon education. One of the best
things he has done is the passing of
the law forbidding infant marriages,
and another the checking of the ini-
quitous practice of enforcing widow
hood, and of making converts to Chris
tianity suffer for the sake of their
conscience.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
UP-TO-DATE ORIENTAL RULER
oaekwar OF 6aroda One of the Most
Enterprisins Of the Native
Princess of India.

Bombay-The Gaekwar of Baroda
is one of the most enterprising
of the native rulers of India. When
the young Gaekwar Sayji Rao III took
the reins Of government in 1881 he
found chaos hidden behind what APP
peared to be perfect order. Only the
poor paid taxes, while the rich and
powerful contributed next to nothing.
OF the division of governmental activi-
ties into executive, legislative, and ju-
dicial functions, poor Baroda knew
nothing. The same officials imposed
and gathered taxes, punished delin-
quents, detected crime, tried offenders.
and looked after the prisoners. Not a
single code of law existed in the state.
All of this Savaji Rao III saw, and
Immediately doomed it to end. During
the 33 years of his rule he has organ
ICED a government along modern lines.
University graduates, men of educa-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
THRILLING STORY is SPOILED
Ocean City War Spectacle Was Only
a Dream of an Enthusiastic
Correspondent.

Ocean City, Md.-The story sent out
from Salisbury to the effect that the
summer sojourners here we're excited
by a French warship chasing a Ger
man merchant ship within sight Of
this resort, is al wild as some Of the
wal dispatches from the other side
of the Atlantic. The people here we're
not treated to any such entertainment.
There has been no excitement, be-
cause there has been nothing to get
excited about.
About five days ago, a foreign ship
got stuck on Fenwick sand bar, and
was held fast for about two hours.
Several hours later another foreign
ship passed near the shore. Upon
these two unimportant facts the Sal
isbury fabrication was built.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
Rhodes and Rain.

Among the stories in the duchess Of
Aosta's book is n relating to the
celebrated statue of Cecil Rhodes
which stands in the main square OF
Bulawayo. The empire builder is hg-
ured in contemplation of his achieve
ment, with head barred.
The whole district had been griev-
iously plagued by drought for over a
twenvemonth, when the natives got up
a great agitation and marched in enor-
nous numbers to the square, and,
thronging around the statue of Cecil
Rhodes, insisted that it should imme-
diately be given a top hat.
They said that Heaven respects
this great creator of empire too much
to send the needed rain while he
stands there b~areheaded."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
SETS A SHORTHAND RECORD
Lasher B. Gallagher Writes 2s4 Words
q Minute, and Has Some
Time to Spare.

San Francisco.-In a speed trial held
before Judge Sturtevant, presiding
officer over the superior court Of San
Francisco, Lasher B. Gallagher, aged
twenty years. who has studied stenog-
raphy only two years, wrote 2S4 words
d minute, which was az fast as any
body in the room could read to him.
but apparently mot as fast as he could
write.
In the national shorthand speed ION
tests ESQ words a minute is the high
est reading speed, and in the last
contest the winner got 272 words cor
rectly.
Young Gallagher read his notes back
correctly, and comparison showed that
he had not made an error.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

health again. It is truly a great bless
ing to women, and I cannot speak too
highly of it. / take pleasure in recon-
mending it to others. Mrs. ANNIE
CAMERON, RID, No. l, Swan Creek,
Michigan.
Another Sufferer Relieved.
Hebron, Me.-"Before taking our
remedies ! was all run down, disceur-
aged and had female weakness. l took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and used the Sanative Wash. and
find today that / am an entirely new
woman, ready and willing to do nv
homework now, where before taking
your medicine it was a dread. | try to
impress upon the minds of all ailing
women ! meet the benefits they can
derive from your medicines. - Mrs,
CHARLES ROWE, R. F. D., No. i,
Hebron, Maine.
Ii you want special advice
write to Lydia e. Pinkham Med
icine CO., (confidential) Lynn.
Mass. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by a woman
and held in strict confidence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
Pass the vIneaar.

A gaily gowned and %garrulous house
maid sat down by an acquaintance on
a trolley and at once said:
Hello, Sadiel Where you Twin
now?"
"Nowheres" was the reply.
"How's that2"
I'm married"
You ANTI"
Sure thing. Look at thatl"
She help up an ungloVed left hand
in triumph; for there on the third fin
ger was a shining new wedding-ring.
Staring at it in wonder for a mo-
ment, the other girl asked, We'll who
got stung?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
The ~straoeler.

A certain Confederate private,
whose name might be Jim Buckalew,
was in the foremost lines at Peters
burg when the mine was exploded un-
der the Elliott salient. After he had
zone skyward a piece he returned and
fell in the crater. and later was dug
nut from under several feet Of dirt,
alive. .Tm plum disgraced,1 he con
fided to the nurse In the hospital
aWhen that mine went off ! was back
from the trench a bit. Consequently
I was Just goin' up In the sir when
the other fellows was comm down
ana when ! passed 'em every last one
IF 'em cussed me an said: Hey, w
damned strasgler. yu, why don't you
Enan uD with the troopT"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

IIcTeases ten-IoId. It VIII take but a
brief calculation to understand what
would happen in Washington If the
social season of the capital were in
full swing now with the European sit
uation in its present status. If peace
is not declared within a few weeks
there will be some curious situations
developed in the Washington society
world this winter. Hostesses will be
put to it in the matter of inviting
guests and the White House also will
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

mum Of time may be lost in transportation, and individual efficiency are
some of the requirements.
what publishing house, putting out hundreds of new editions in all sorts
OF elaborate bindings, and running a newspaper on the side, would not feel
that it was strainng itself? That is what the governments printery is doing.
An insight into the immensely of the work is cleaned from the figures of
4 post office showing that approximately IS per cent Of the total weight of
mail disposed of in Washington is mailed under a government frank.
Perhaps the rush work of the printery is the most spectacular Congress
must have its Congressional Record every morning al regularly al the subur-
bante must have his newspaper, and there must be no errors in the Record.
When an error cropsgout in the Record a member of congress promptly arises
next day and has it changed. Sc, as far IS is possible, the government print
ing office must prevent them. While the mills of congress grind, the govern
ment printing office is going aheadNwith a speed worthy of an elevenedidon
mail disposed of in Washington is mailed under a government frank, and this
immense amount Of printed matter represents. of course, only a part of the
public pnnterys output.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
Maria Could.

She kept b%oarders for their living.
One day, at the dinner hour, she had
been longer than usual in waiting
upon the table. Finally, her husband
said:
well, Maria, can't you sit DOWN."
And Maria answered: 81 could the
last time l tried."-National Food
Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

Iis true that handling Of representatives from warning countries at So
ciey affairs will not be a novel experience to Washingtonians. 1t is not so
long ago that the ambassadors from Italy and Turkey we're not on intimate
terms. Some time before that the representatives of China and Japan could
not be placed side by side 1t a dinner. Prior to that it was the RussoJap
anese war that gave the society folk Of Washington more or less trouble.
In spite of precautions accidents did happen and many a hostess would have
been in tears had it not been for the diplomacy o. the diplomats themselves,
situation. MG#H
Hard as it is to manage society affairs here when two countries are
drawing swords against each other, it will. be IS nothing compared with
what must be done if practically all Europe continues to fight. It has been
faceiousy suggested that John Barrett, director general of the PanAmerican
Union, should be appointed to manage society affairs here this winter be-
cause of his success in promoting harmony among the Representatives in
Washington of the South and Central American countries for some years past
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

tbey displayed about the White House actually jumped into the boat
I guess maybe he didn't want TO get his jaws prcked" opined Jervis
ANYWAY, without the slightest warning, this bass sphshed out Of the river
and almost into Tommys lap. / think we must have caught his wife. al we
had three pretty big fish when the sensational leap was made, or he may
have goten a squirt at Tommys sparks"
Jimmy Sloan, chief Of the secret service squad at the White House,
touches fr the yeracty Of his two associates.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
Wounded Bird upsets Canoe.

A MANNED sparrow, which fell upon
Mrs. Floyd Nesbitt's hat, and got en-
tangled in the trimmings, nearly
caused her death by drowning on Lake
Oscawana, New York state, one day
recently.
She was padding alone in a canoe
when the bird landed on her hat and
was caught. Mrs. Nesbitt, frightened,
jumped to her feet and overbalanced
the canoe. Her husband, who was on
shore, swan out and brought her to
safety.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
Proof Positive.

"Hold on a minute" said a man to
his party Owe the telephone, "central's
on the line"
Il amt, either!" exclaimed the in
dignant central.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

rom pennsylvania, but they emlgrat.
ed to Iowa some years ago.
If Cummins has a fad it is books,
and irst-edition books, at that. His
library is magnificent. and particular
ly rich in historical works. His pride
is his ancient tones, though he is
equally proud Of the fine farms Of
which his state boasts.
There is a story told. on Senator
Cummins to the effect that last sum
mel he and his wife went to a fash
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

that they gained any reputation as
fishermen.
The reputation, however, is based
solely upon what they are telling
themselves, Jervis, usually a reserved
and modest individual, doing the tell
Ing ana Callahan adding, That's So"
There are fish stories and then some
more fish stories, but these body
guards Of the president have n
which does terrible violence to the
widest imagination, their yarn being
~ INC affect that a, th~ree-pound bass
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

through neglect or
oVerwork l get run
down and my appe-
tite is poor and /
have that weak, Ian
guild, always tired
feeling, l get a bot
tie of Lydia E. Pink
hams ege ia ble
Compound, and it
builds me up, gives
me strength, and re-
stores me to narfact
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
rhe coat.

Owner-What'll it lost to repair
this car of mine?
Garage Proprietor-What ails it?
Owner-1 don't know.
Garage Proprietor-Thirty-four dol
lars and sixty-five cents.-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

After a day at the capitol, the cool breezes and music seemed delightful; SO
the senator bethought himself of something to eat. Taking up the card, he
tried to read it without his glasses, which he had left on his desk, but was
unsuccessful #
He appealed to Mrs. Cummins, but that lady had also forgotten hers So
he handed the card to a smiling colored waiter who stood at the back OF
his chair.
Waiter" be said, please read this for me"
The man took the card, looked at it In a puzzled way, then gave it back
%s sorry, boss, that 1 can't help you out" he said, with a shake of the
head. "but you see i amt got much education either"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
A Thlna the Wealthy Miss.

The rich and proud needn't think
they have all the pleasure there is in
life, experiencing, for instance,
the delightful thrill that comes when
the lawn move breaks down hope
lessly.-Ohio State Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
Sweet Sorrow.

Who wrote: Parting is such sweet
sorrow?'"
Some duck who coughed up his
last is cents for a julep."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as q
General Tonic because 1t contains the
well known tonic properties Of QUININE
and IRON, 1t acts on the Liver Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cent?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
onlv one aRpoMo ouININRn

To get the genuine, call for full name, LAXA.
TIVE BRoMo QUININE.s Look for signature Of
E. w. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day, Stops
cough and headache. and works off cold. CSC,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-09-03
How To Give Ouinine To chiIdren

FRBRILINE is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. II Is a T~asteless Syrup. pleas.
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach.
Children take il and never know Il Is Q%uinine.
Also especially adapted 20 adults who canno,
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing In the head. Try
II the next time ron need Quinine for any pur-
pose. Ask for asounce original package. The
lame FEBRILfNR 10 blown In bottle as cents.