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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

The Afro-Americans of St. Paul
need to be proud of their latest and
most worthy achievement in the erec-
ton of a magnificent lodge hall near
the corner Of Aurora and Kent streets.
The cornerstone was laid Sunday with
appropriate services on the ground,
connucted by Mr.. H. J. Shelton, state
.and master # Mssors Of Duluth,
after which the fraternal organiza-
tions of the city marched to st. James
A. M. E. church and completed tho
services with an Grafton by Lawyer
w. R. Morris of Minneapolis. Re-
marks by Lawyer w. T. Francis Of
St. Paul. Sermon by Rev. H. P. Jones.
Other pastors assisting were Revs. B.
N. Muriel, T. B. Stovall and J. s.
Strong. The building is being built
by Mars lodge, G. U. 0. of O. F. and
Perfect Asher +. A. A. M. at cost
of about $4,000, to he finished in
April
Mrs. Mary Archer, aged "A, passed
away at her home on st. Anthony
avenue Saturday last and was buried
from St. James A. M. E. church Tues
day afternoon. She was laid to rest
in Oakland cemetery, and leaves to
mourn her demise two sons and three
daughters, besides large number of
friends.
Members of Pilgrim Baptist church
will tender reception to their new
pastor, Rev. B. N. Murrel, and wife
Thursday evening in the church par
ltrs.
The Mothers club held very in
teresting meeting Monday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Jackson of Thom-
as street.
Miss Emma Archer is quite sick at
her home on St. Anthony avenue.
Mrs. Matte Wade Hicks will en-
terrain the Self-Culture club Deem
Der %. The ladies will take Christ
mas basket to a worthy old lady.
St. James A. NJ. E. choir is being
assisted with their Christmas cantata
by members of Pilgrim Baptist church
and St. Peters Claver Catholic choirs.
We like to see the union displayed
among the churches in this, insurer.
"
Just as it should be.
Madame Addie Crawford Minor, as
sisted by her children and Miss Al
berta Bell, gave recital at St. James
church Monday night.
Mrs. Florence Clark is rehearsing
the young misses for playlet to be
given at Pilgrim Baptist church on
Christmas night. I,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GLEE CLUB.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GLEE CLUE
On Sunday afternoon, December o.
Ct the residence of the founder MRS ,'s
). Joe Brown; the life, and espec,ally
the lecture recently delivered by MRS.
wooker T. Washington in the Guy
on Novefber 80 was interestingly
discussed by Miss Beatrice Turner
followed by. the members. Mrs. WASH
lngton, who is president of the NJ A.
=. w., made lasting impression up
!! on the young ladies'. Mrs. G. &: Men
OILS Of this city, T. w. Wilson OF Kan
sas City and Prof. L. c. Jones'
founder and principal Of Piney Wooos
INDUSTRIAL School at Braxton, MISS
We're present and addressed the meet
ing. s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

For That Dull Feeling After Eating.
have used Chamberlain's Tablets
for some time, and can testify that
they have done me more good than
any tablets l have ever used. My
trouble was a heavy dull feeling after
eating.-David Freeman, ktmpt,
Nova Scotia. These tablets strength
en- the stomach and improve the d.
gestion. They also regulate the liver
and bowels. They are far superior to
pills, but cost no more. For sale by
all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

The ". W. club of Ashbury M. r..
church held their monthly reception
at the home of Mrs. C. H. Wilson,
1928 Day street. Mrs. Roma Banks,
hostess. An excellent program was
rendered. Mesdames Thornton and
Amos Adams were visitors and ad-
dressed the club. A dainty three
course luncheon was served, after
which all returned to their homes
feeling that the evening had been well
spent. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

Rev. D. Phelps Of Omaha, Neb., is
in our city this week. He preached
last Sunday for Rev. T. L. Griffith at
Corinthian Baptist church. Rev.
Phelps is q good man, we'll known in
Iowa, as he has pastored at the Sew
enth Street Baptist church at keo-
kuk and at Colfax, Iowa.
Prof. Laurence C. Jones left Thurs
day for his home in Braxton, Miss,
after spending a few weeks IN the
north.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

Mrs. M. Wright of St. Paul, Mlnn''
arrived in our city last week to enter
into business with Mrs. Geo: Z.
Young, who has just opened up first
class ladies' tailor made and dress
making shop at 954 w. Ninth street,
where they will be glad to have al
who need dresses made or ready maze
goods to give them a call. They are
fine ladies'. See their adv. elsewhere
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

The Rebecca Household Of Ruth,
No. 339, will not have their regular
meeting on December Oath, but will
hold their meeting the evening Of De-
cember 31st. All members are re-
quested to be present on account of
election E officers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

The twenty-fourth annual session
of the Interstate Literary association
of Kansas and the west will convene
in Lawrence, Kansas, December %,
% and 30. Mrs. Edith Comely
Strawthers and H. Gould are Iowa S
representatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
THEATRE

4 sc 18th & Center SITS. %
The Best Pictures will he shown each
night On Sunday afternoon and n'gnt
We will present an especially strong
Vaudeville Act. Ladies and children
invited to attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

Mr.. Fred Townsend, the physical
director of the Y. M. C. A. of Buxton,
has resigned and has come to our city,
where he will soon open up a first
class cafe under the Thompson hotter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

Mr.. D. s.. Bailey of Tuskegee, Ala,
the northern representative of the
Tuskegee Institute, came to our city
from Rock Island last week and is
working in the interest of this great
college.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
Wheelock's
E. l.. DAU0hERTY, Manager

Christmas is only few days away
and never before have we had such
a beautiful display Of China and
Glassware, German China plates in
Floral and Gold decorations, just the
thing for the dining room rail at 25c,
39c, SOC, 75c and $l.O0. Sugars and
Creamers in color and gold ranging
from 25c to $l.OO a pair.
Fancy Salad Bowls at SOC to $1.OO
and SIPS.
Fancy japanese Baskets and Cut
Glass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

Mr.. Marion L. Gregory, who was
called to indianapolis, Ind, last week
to the sick bedside Of his wife, re-
turned Wednesday, reporting his wife
better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

Mr.. Tolson, chef, has taken charge
of the Palace Sweet Cafe at Eleventh
and Center streets, where he invites
the public. See his adv. and menu
elsewhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

See the big musical program at
St, Paul's A. M. E. church Monday
evening, December 21st, under the
auspices Of the city convention of lit
erary clubs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

Mr.: E., Shaw has bought the Dade
Henderson barber shop at Eleventh
and Center streets and he solicits
YOUR trade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

Remember The Bystander can now
he had one year for $1.OO.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

TOLS0N'S CAFE
1912 Center st. Dcs Moines, la.
EXTRAORDINARY BANQUET
Monday Evening Dec. Il, IA
Be sure to make your reservation
not later than December 10Th. And
in the meantime remember the date.
WE'LL SIT AT TABLE 500 p. m.
FLAT!
Tickets $l.OO
Jesse A. Graves, POSTMASTER.
Menu.
Cream of Tomato, Aux Croton
Olives, Gerkins, Mixed Pickles, Celery
Oyster Patties, Maryland Style
Claret Punch
Veal Croquettes, Dreamed Peas
Roast Turkey, English Filling
Cranberry Sauce
Potato Suffle, Stewed Corn
Macedonia Salad in Cases
Saline Waters, Imported Cream
Cheese
Ice Cream and Cake
Assorted Fruits, Mixed Nuts
Black Coffee.
Make your reservations at the Cafe,
1912 Center street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
LAURENCE JONES' BRIEF HIS
TORY.

Founded under a cedar tree in the
black belt of Mississippi without
money, land or friends in 1909 by
Laurence c. Jones, graduate of the
Marshalltcwn high school and State
University of Iowa, 1907. Through
constant prayer, hardships often to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

A Merry, Merry Christmas to all
Of our readers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

John Spencer Of Grinnell was in
our city on business Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
| l!T NEWS.

We have hadtzero weather this
week. '-' '','.1
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT OF A
VICTROLA
IS ONE THAT CHEERS ALL
THE YEAR ROUND.

lHE EAR ROQND.
1t takes the rough edges off your
feelings when you go home after a
disappointing day-it gives good
cheer, refreshing, quieting influence.
GET ONE FOR YOUR HOME.
Everybody enjoys Victrola.
$500, $500, $4,000, $4,000, So. 90,
$500, 500, $3.50 and 5000.
Visit our Basement. Everything
for the Kitchen, Laundry and Bath
Room.
Easy payments arranged any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Gets the Needed Couch

Our keynote is struck today by MEM
Der than whom none of our faithful and
true coworkers has been more deeply
interested in the mission we are carrying
on. Her hand is ever ready to obey
the impulse of a great warm heart and
judging of finest quality regulates her
benefieence. The letter was not penned
for the public eye. The family shall have
a sip of the brimming cup. 1t is their
right:
Your instructions We're received
promptly. They were all followed i'm
plieltly This is only to tell you l will
get the lad a wire couch from a storage
company that | know will attend to it
and have men deliver it to him within
two DAYS, charges all paid. While it may
not be up to Hoyle. 1 am sure it will
supply our lads need Your letter makes
me indeed grateful, and having come
out of the fire myself, l know full well
the needs of others. Command me and
you shall always have my mite
II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
From a Farm Woman

II am in receipt of a nice letter from
Mrs. A. G. NJ. in response to my request
for magazines, and she offers to send
me a number for which | am writing, at
the same time thanking her. I hope to
receive them ere long and | wish heartily
to thank the Corner for Its Kindness. We
are just starting to farm, having always
resided in a city, and there are many
things one has to have to farm with and
for which one has not the money. | have
been i'll for a long time-seVeral years
but am getting WELL thanks TO the eoun-
try and outdoors, Now | want to be
help. and the best l can offer would be
a number of recipes. l inclose one. l
should like to write to shut-in or to any
one who would like TO get letter from
me, Oh if | could only give some of
the milk away that we feed to our hogs.
1t would make me happy: but of course
it is impossible for me to do so.
"B. S S"
I am glad we have been able to do
something for you. our desire SO far
outstips our ability that we are some
times heartsick. Let us hear from you
again when farming is a little easier. l
am hoping some sympathetic soul will
feel drawn to you and open "A correspond
ence that will brighten the winter
days. Thank YOU a thousand times for
your interest in the Corner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
DEAD FEELING
ALL THE TIME
Bad Condition of Arkansas
Lady, Who Finally Over
came Her Trouble

Broad Camp, Ark-Mrs. virgie Balm,
Of this town. gives out the following
statement for publication: when 1
was just fifteen years old. I suffered
dreadfully with cramp in my stom-
ach, about once month, and L had
= dead feeling all the time--no life to
do anything.
took two bottles of Cardui. the
woman's tonic, and / felt like a differ
ent person. had tried all kinds Of
medicine for over year, but not a
thing helped nae, until l took Cardui
short time ago, 1 suffered again.
would ache and hurt, until couldn't
stand on my feet to do my work. My
back ached and my head hurt all the
time.
was glad I knew about Cardui,
took three bottles and now I never have
any aches or pains. and I am cheerful
and happy.
Ladies, lets take one anothers ad-
vice and not suffer so much. Try
cardui. the woman's tonic. It's won-
derful medicine"
II you have wondered where you
could find remedy to ease your pain
and relieve the torment which goes
with so many forms of womanly trou-
ble--here is your answer
Take Cardui. the woman's tonic. and
be relieved, as Mrs. Balm was.
All duggists sell Cardui
NJ B.-Write TO: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co, Chat
anooga. Tenn, for Special Instructions,
and 6f-page book. Home Treatment for
Women sent in plain wrapper. on re-
quest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21

With Confederate flags against the soft
ivory of that most modern ballroom of
the Southern club. the period of 'befo'
the wah,' and certain happy gatherings
during that tragic interval referred to
rs 'the CO.'S" were recalled last night to
many minds.
Entering into the mood of the occasion
a number of costumes appropriate to the
Confederacy were worn; some of the men
wore the soft stock collars appropriate to
the times. and with the costume dances
for which a coterie of young people have
been rehearsing this week, and the ap-
pearance of the veterans in gray, tribute
was paid to a never-to be-forgotten por-
ton Of southern history.
The ball was given by William l.. YAM
cey chapter. United Daughters of the
Confederacy, for the benefit of the needy
veterans. With the response that is al
ways given freely by the public that is
so friendly to this cause, scores of tickets
were purchased and attendance at the
ball was limited to no especial set, in
cluding, indeed, among the dancers and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
THE BEST O. HUSBANDS
TELLS HER TO ECONOMIF
By DOLLY DALRYNIPLE

The Best o Husbands looked
thoughtful.
He was plainly preparing to 40 his
duty. and it was equally palpabe that
it was disagreeable.
Kitten he called, come here q
minute, will you?'
The April bride" appeared promptly
in the most becoming of rose colored
gowns-diaphanous and enchanting.
The day had been busy one for both
of them, and they had decided TO spend
quiet evening at home cozily and
simply and get to bed early.
Well" she said crossing the room
to where he sat in big Morris chair,
anything very terrible the matter?"
II think We ought to talk finances" ,"
he began, uneasily.
Thereupon-
The April Bride seated herself COM
fortably upon the arm of the chair, the
thin texture of her willowy gown form
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
MISS ELIZABETH BOWIE
HOSTESS FOR MISS COBB

Miss Mary Lou Cobb and Lieut. Ralph
Holiday, whose marriage is to be an
important event of next week. proved the
inspiration for charming entertainment
last night when Miss Elizabeth Bowie
was hostess to the members of their
bridal party at buffet supper. She
entertained at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs Sydney j. Bowie, and in
cluded in the courtesy a dozen or more
guests.
A delicious supper was served in the
dining room, where the decorations fol
lowed the rose color which is so favored
by the hostess. Enchantress carnations
and roses We're lavishly used here and
in the other apartments of the hand
some home to make the surroundings
even more lovely. Miss Bowie looked
exceedingly pretty in white lace COS
tune trimmed in apple green, tunic Of
taffeta in this shade making 1t tremell-
dously becoming. Miss Cobb was also
beautifully gowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Silk Pieces Wanted

PLEASE send me the address of the
woman who wanted toys for crippled chill
dren. | may be able to send you some
things. 1 have a large air cushion that
an invalid could use with comfort. L
am a farmers wife and will be grateful
for silk pieces to make quilts during the
long winter evenings X. S. B"
The air cushion will be called for and
soon. The address went to you promptly
upon receipt of your kind letter I wish
could empty a big bag of silk scraps
at your feet, dear heart, and give, by
the act, some faint idea to you of how
deep is our gratitude for your steadfast
friendship and service. | am sure others
whose bag has not been emptied by pre-
vious calls will remember you and your
modest desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Donates Quilt Pieces

Sometime ago | mentioned some things
! had to donate, and you sent me the ad-
dresses of persons who might use them
| received lovely letter from Mrs. {. IA.
sent her toys and hope they arrived safe
Do not give my address to anyone else
please. But IL you have the address OF
a woman who could use quilt pieces you
may send it to me. for l have a nice lot
of them. An old lady would be glad to
get them NELLIE NJ. c."
Before you read this you will have the
addresses you are so good as to ask for.
am pleased with your report of the
donation to the dear woman who made
Christmas bright to crippled children.
hold back the rush upon your resources
as YOU request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Author Is Harry Rowe Shelley

w ont you please give me the address
of May G. c.? l read that someone want
ed to know the author of the poem which
runs o, come to me. my-lover And now
| would like to have the words She
says she has had the words for a long
time. The author is Harry Rowe Shell
ley. Please let me have the address. so
l may write for the words. / haven't
seen my letter asking for book on short
hand in the Corner yet. l do so need
one, MINNIE B."
Before this meets your eye you will have
seen your printed request for the short
hand book. At least. | have done my
part toward getting it into print by send
ing 1t in, accompanied by a few words of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN


that her name be not mentioned. Two
other letters | have answered personally
but return all three, believing you might
wish to file them for future reference.
t. p"
typewriter letter that is legible, in
dark ink. and business-lke without los
ing the cordality that flows from the
writer's heart. Even the return of the
letters, coupled with the remark that L
may wish to file them for future use, is
characteristic. There are no loose ends
and irrelevant afterthoughts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
STEVEN SON-MEYER
CARDS ARE ISSUED

The Following card has been received
by local friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Edward Meyer
request the pleasure of your company at
the marriage of their daughter. Estelle,
to Mr. Paul Aldine Aevenson on Thurs
day afternoon, February %. 1914 at $50
o'clock, 49I McDonough street, Birming-
ham, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
VANDERBILT GLEE TO
ATTEND MASQUERADE

After their concert Tuesday evening the
Vanderbilt Glee club will be guests at
the Southern clubs masquerade. 1t was
stated yesterday that they plan to sing
several of their songs for the pleasure of
the club members and their guests, and
it is possible that some will appear en-
masQue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21

place at the Southern club. Among every
one approached on the subject admits
preparation for the masquerade-the
women either fashioning their own dis
guises or directing their dressmakers The
men are for the most part, securing them
from local firms-R eynolds Haberda sh-
cry, in which a number of gorgeous cos
tunes are held either according to order
or for possible patrons, and at the Yeat-
man company where a variety of clever
masquerades are being daily inspected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
By MARION HARLAND

my own. Ny store of patience is not
small, but it runs low at times when 1
have to entreat my correspondents to ex-
ercise the same toward the Corner. 1t is
not practicable to crowd more into it
than we are doing now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Grateful for the Letters

Permit me to thank you most sin
cerely for forwarding to me the inclosed
letters regarding my request for copy
of the Man Vampire Aalso thank you
for having inserted the request in the
Corner. If possible, | would be glad If
you would publish in the paper my graft
itude to Mrs. r. S, who sent a copy for
me. | have refrained from thanking her
personally for the reason that she asked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
MRS. STEPHENSON A HOSTESS
FOR MRS. PEARSON'S GUESTS

A graceful courtesy TO Mrs Bertram
Pike was the bridge party given yester-
day by Mrs. o. l.. Stephenson at her
home on South Sixteenth avenue. She
included in her coter;e of guests the
members of her card club and several
additional tables.
spring-like appearance, with jonquils and
daffodils in artistic profusion. The games
were preceded by dainty luncheon
course and the prizes. which the hostess
had chosen with charming taste, we're a
corsage bouquet, handsome centerpiecc
and a box of handkerchers.
Her guests were: Mrs. r. ri. Pearson
Mrs. Harriet Pike, Mrs. Bertram Pike.
Miss Katherine Pike. Miss Annie Pear
son., Mrs. J. B. Danforth, Miss Gehrs.
Miss Kathleen van4oose. Mrs. Davies,
(Continued On Pare Tenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
MRS. w. c. SHACkELFORD
A HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. William C. Shakelford will enter
tain at bridge Monday afternoon at her
home on South Tenth avenue in compli-
ment to Mrs. Annie L. Stollenwerck of
Greensboro. the guest Of Mrs. NJ. n. Ma
lone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21

number applauded this example of the
exquisite art of the present-day dance.
This especial feature added another in
terval of pleasure TO the hours of this
brilliantly successful, entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Ole Miss, much dat passes
fer Cleverness amt nuthin'
tall 'ceptin' Heart done run
ter Brain. Yassuml

ing rose-colored cloud about her.
To look at her, the Best D Hua :
bands had to turn sideways and peer
up into her pretty pink face with the
big blue eyes, and as he gazed at her
he found that it wasn't simple to say
what he had TO say after all.
Besides. as everybody knows 1t isn't
easy to talk sensibly to an angel with
big blue eyes who is close enough TO
emphasize her own remarks by putting
her dimpled arms about ones neck and
smoothing and caressing ones hair.
So
The Best o Husbands" sighed.
Il think that we ought to economize,
dear, in little things. I'm not criticizing
you, understand he began and then
almost relented. as he saw her blue eyes
clouding up and a tiny bit of a frown
gathered on her forehead. "You are a
wizard at your housekeeping end of
the game. think it's wonderful the way
you manage as you do
what cut would you suggest first9'
she asked. pucl<ering her pretty GRIM
son lips while she ran the ribbons os
her gown through her fingers nerv-
ously.
The bills for little items, he said
quickly. The things that don't amount
to much. like-oh. well, say, like the
cost of pressing my clothes and repair
ing little things about the place THAI
/ really ought to do myself"
II know what you mean exactly" she
agreed. THE little things like bills for
cleaning my white gloves and the flor
lists bills for flowers for the table, when
a fern would do as well, and the diff
ferent magazines | get each week; and
all that"
i've figured that in a month the bet
ter part of ten dollar bill goes out for
Just such services. Let's reform and do
them ourselves said the BEST o Hus-
bands quite boyishly
Frankly, I'm a little skeptical about
it," confessed the April Bride. We've
been spoiled so long. Bullets go to
bed: don't let's discuss this prosy old
business any more tonight, but get to
bed and sleep over the question and see
what happens. Our judgment will prop-
ably be wiser after "A hours rest
Next morning at breakfast nothing
was said-as the BEST o. Husbands"
hurried through his meal in order 10
get to his office on time.
MI. g.. At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-21
Only One "BROMO QUININEy

To get the genuine. call for full name
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for signature of e. w. GROVE. Cures a
Cold in One Day. csc.