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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
SPEAKERS ALTrTUDIN0US IDEAS OF WOMEN

If ] had the building Of a suitable
statue to American womanhood
would mold it's base as large as eter
nifty; for it's shaft would use the
everlasting granite of truth, and ]
would build it SO high that Its pierc'
ing pinnacle should reach through the
clouds into the fairest sanctuaries OF
heaven in order that the two maidens
L would place thereon could whisper
into the ears of God Almighty.
in the hands OF a maiden clad IN
blue would place the Stars and
Stripes, and the maid in gray should
have the Stars and Bars, while the
angelic choirs of seraphim and cheru'
bin joined them in singing YANKEES
Doodle and Dixie"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
When Heets Arc Touch,

Late in the winter old beets are 30
tough and pithy as to be unpleasant,
besides which objection there Is the
further one Of their taking so long to
cook until approximately tender. A
new way of preparing them may prove
a welcome change, as we'll as overcom-
ing these objections. After boiling the
beets, as usual, and removing the skin.
pass them through the food chopper.
then return to the fire to reheat. add
ing seasoning Of butter. salt end pep
per- Every particle of the vegetable
will then be tender, eatable and well
favored.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

At st. Louis the Southern Baptist
convention appointed . COMMITTEES
consisting OF E. Y. Mullins. o. l.. Hal
ley, A. J. Barton. Ben Cox. E. e. At
kinson. J. M. Frost, B. F. Riley. @.
W. Mcdaniel and j. j. Bennett 70
confer with the colored brethren ON
the subject OF establishing theoiog-
ical seminary for the training OF their
preachers. (See Baptist Annual,
page 21) There was to be held IN
the city OF Memphis, Tenn, immedi-
ately following the adjournment OF
the convention. meeting OF their
education board and missionary
board. 1t was important that our
communication should be brought
before them. Five brethren were
appointed to do this. namely, o. L.
HALEY. Ben Cox, B.. F. Riley. A. J..
Barton and J. /, NJ. Frost. Only two
cold fulfil this appointment-O. l..
HALEY and B. F. Riley. They had q
full and frank conference with the
colored brethren there assembled,
and as a result of that conference
the whole matter was referred to
joint meeting of nine brethren ap.
pointed by the National Baptist con-
vention and the nine brethren from
the Southern Baptist convention.
That fuller meeting of the two COM
mittees was held In Nashville in con-
necuon with the meeting OF the Ma
tional Baptist convention in Septem-
Der following. a..
At that meeting the whole ques-
ton was fully and deliberately can
vassed and a satisfactory agreement
unanimously reached, all the mem
bers of both committees heartily
agreeing thereto. That agreement
was in favor Of the establishment
of a negro theological seminary at
the place where 1t promises to do the
must good. Five cities were men
toned as possible locations. and the
corresponding secretary of the North
ern Baptist convention, Rev. S. c..
Griggs, was instructed to bring the
matter to the attention OF the proper
persons in those cities. They are
Louisville. KY. Nashville, Tenn. At
lanta, Ga, Birmingham, Ala, and
Memphis, Tenn. The full report OF
the committee will be brought to the
convention at its approaching session
in May Of this year, when we meet IN
Nashville, Tenn Our committee will
report in favor Of the establishment
and maintenance of such a seminary.
Baptist and Reflector.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

"The educated man usually over
estimates himself because his intel.
lsct has grown faster than his ex-
perience Of life."--General Arm
Strong. % E,'s ~ .
Every time I think of Hampton,
get . new definition of education
and q new ideal OF human training.
believe that Hampton Is, after ell.
the real American university. be.
lieve that this institution comes near
or having found the clew to the maze
In this great process Of training
people for life, in life and by life.
than any other institution In the
world"
This striking tribute has been paid
to Hampton institute by DR.. Wallace
Buttrick, secretary Of the General
Education board, who knows init
mately educational institutions
throughout the whole country.
Some 10000 people are attracted
annually to Hampton institute. the
pioneer Industrial and agricultural
training school for negro and Indian
youth, founded in 1865 by Gen. Sam.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
Debts of Leading Cities.

The net debt Of the LAG leading cit
les Of the United States increased
from $900.17S,161 in 1902 to $780,.
129,085 in 1911, a little more than 100
per cent. In the same period the net
debt Of the Federal government in
creased from $969.457,241 to $1,015,-
7s4,33S. or only As per cent. The per
capita debt Of the United States as
. whole actually decreased, the in
crease Of population having been far
greater than the debt increase. 50
that the per capita debt WIS 4l0.s3 y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

liam OF WleQ mas
accepted the NOM
ination to the
throne of the new
kingdom of Alba
nia.s He Is re-
garded as the one
man qualified by
his training, by
his family .connec.
lions and by his
peculiar qualities
to bring order out
of chaos in Alba
mia. to weld the
barbarous and tur-
bulent tribes into
a united nation,
and by establish
ing law and order,
to avert another
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
new KING OF ALBANIA ON TURBULENT THRONE

now sovereign dynasties of Europe.
Thus, the mother of William OF Wied
was Princess Marie of the Neither
lands. He is in the line of succession
to the throne of that country and at
one time was regarded as a favored
sutton for the hand of his cousin, the
present Queen Wilhelmina of Holland.
He is the favorite nephew Of Carmen
SYLVIA the aged queen Of Roumania.
William is no needy adventurer, no
penniless German princelet, ready to
jump at any fat dignity that comes
his way. His own income is $4,000
year, while his wife has as much more.
Austria, Italy, Germany and Great
Britain have guaranteed him mini.
mum civil list Of 100000 a year, and
a pension OF $4,000 If he should alb
dicate or be deposed. If he is killed.
which is not at all unlikely, the pen.
sion will go to his wife.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

GuOJect OF q gOOO
deal OF talk among
those In her i'm.
mediate entour-
age.
Her dowager
majesty is per-
haps one of the
worst women Of
business who ev-
er had the unfet.
tered control of q
considerable for.
tune. Her In
come from the
state 10 $3.50. 900
DER annum and
her private for
tune In the way
Of charges on the
estate OF the late
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

the OQ0S are ABOUT
ten to one that he
will know what it
means. But for
those who do not
belong to the fra
ternity Of the road
1t may be expand
ed into this bit Of
news-George A.
Olney Of 1913 Her
kimer sire e t i,
Brooklyn, h . .
ceased to be q
commercial tray
eler; after q career
of more than fifty.
eight consecutive
years in the buei-
ness. He returned
home from his
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
To Mend al Iona Tear.

Mend a long tear in any garment
which will not be subjected to close
inspection by putting underneath the
break a piece of some strong fabric
Machine stitch on the inside down
each edge, then turn the needle to the
middle and zigzag across the seam.
This makes a firm as we'll as neat
mend. For the hard worn places on
a small boys trousers 1t Is the best
treatment, strengthening thin place
as we'll as mending It
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
Stuffed Potatoes.

These are especially nice for lunch
con: Take half dozen medium-sized
potatoes and bake until they are soft
Cut them in halves and remove the
inside without breaking the skins.
Mash the potato, add two tablespoon
fuls of butter, quarter OF cupful OF
milk, three-Quarters Of teasponoful
of salt and q dash Of paprika- Beat
hard and refill the skins. Place In .
hot oven until the potatoes are .
light brown. An egg may be added to
the mixture, but 1t 10 not necessary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
Lemon Rice PUDDING,

Pick over and wash one 'cupful rice;
cook in boiling water with one table
spoonful salt until soft Drain and
add to the rice one pint milk. half cup
full sugar. two tablespoonfuls butter
and the grated rind and juice Of half
a lemon. Put into buttered baking
dish and bake until hrm. Cover with
meringue, using four egg whites, one
and a half cupfuls powdered sugar
and one tablespoonful lemon Juice
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
NapoIeon's Vain Struggle.

One hundred years ago marked the
beginning OF the great week" as they
termed the final effort of the Emper-
or Napoleon and france against the
crushing mass of their enemies
against the woes and humiliations Of
invasion, which they had formerly in
ficted upon all the peoples now allied
against them. The allied sovereigns
were resolved to force back the EN-.
peror toward Paris, Napoleon. despite
the great odds against him. contin-
ned to wage an active and heroic
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Luo DcmoCI dliS
League Of Wom-
en- he said:
"In surveying
the city of Wash
ington the eye OF
the visitor is
struck by the
marvellous beauty
of d the granite,
bronze and mar
BILE statues erect
ed to the heroes
OF the battlefield
or the men who
won achievement
in other walks OF
life. There is not
one statue to
woman; and yet
thnro nnuoR nroa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
To Rub Furniture.

II the hardwood trim OF house.
and pieces of old mahogany furniture
are rubbed repeatedly with mixture
of linseed oil and turpentine in the
proportion of two Of the former to one
of the latter, they will have soft
beautiful polish. The mixture feeds"
the wood and takes away what one
dealer expresses as the hungry" look
wood has when neglected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
How to HANG Pictures.

Pictures are hung preferably nows.
days without long pieces of wire drop.
ped from molding, except In the case
of extra large and heavy ones. They
should be hung fiat against the wall;
and small pins or hooks that hold firm.
ly and do not mar the wall, may be
had to effect the invisible hanging.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
Minced Chicken.

Cut up chicken. cook till tender in
a little water, with salt and pepper.
When done I remove to deep dish.
There should be pint Of stock. Add
to 1t a large piece Of butter, one pint
ot milk, one large spoon OF -four wet
in some of the milk. Bring to boil.
put over the meat and serve with hot
riced potatoes -. .~a III es@
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

struggle with the comparatively small
army under his command. He en-
gagged in a series Of almost daily com
bats by which he sometimes retara.
ed the progress Of the allies, out ~
the end the invading armies OF Rus
sia Prussia and Austria always
gained ground and shortened the dis
lance between themselves. and Par's'.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
AMUSING the Baby.

Look" cried mother, playfully jab'
bling father in the ribs with a stove
litter. every time I hit you the BABY
smiles all over her face" ..t - -.
With a great show Of recovering MS
balance from the blow father retorted:
"Why don't you get an ak and MAKE
her laugh right?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
Boil Bacon Fat.

Bacon fat may be freed from salt
and smoky taste by placing it in q
granite pan with an equal amount Of
water, and boiling. Let the liquid
cool, and then remove the caked fat,
which may be used in place OF lard
for cooking purposes. affy# &E 35Z&
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

1911. as against $12.24 in 1902, de-
crease Of 11.6 per cent. The per capl
ia debt OF the JAG cities in the same
time increased from $44.19 to $67.3I
the latter figure being 6.2 times great
er than that for the United States.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

war in the Balkans. The Wieds are
one of the mediatized or formerly
reigning, families OF Germany, which
retain a number Of their old-time pre-
negatives, including that of mating on
a footing of perfect equality with the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Challenging an implied suggestion.
by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia,
that there are no negro chemists In
this country. during the debate on
the agricultural extension work bill
in the senate, Ralph w. Tyler has
sent q letter to Senator Smith nam
ing a number Of negro chemists.
II do not know . negro chemist.
was the remark Of Senator Smith,
which called forth the letter from
Mr.. Tyler. In his letter Mr.. Tyler
says:
20 At Tuskegee institute they have =
negro agricultural chemist. Professor
Carver a graduate of the University
OF Iowa. whom former Secretary OF
Agriculture Wilson pronounced on OF
the best agricultural chemists in the
country. There is also now in the
department of agriculture a negro
chemist, Richard H Lewis OF the
University OF Illinois, who won his
place in competition with white
chemists. l could give the names OF
many negro chemists, but even one
is sufficient to puncture your sweep
ing statement that there are no ne
gro chemists"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
Hint for SAVING Labor.

When wanting to make up few
pies, without'the usual work of scour..
ing the pie board, It will be great
saving OF labor to use q piece OF
waxed paper laid on q pad Of news
papers. The whole thing can b
rollsd MP and destroyed. n /,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

uel C.. Armstrong. These visitors,
from all parts of the world. are at
tracted by the unique and effective
educational methods which Hampton
institute has been successfully en-
ploying for over Is years In the train
Ing Of negroes and Indians for un-
selfish and efficient service In the
home, on the farm, In the shop and
in the kitchen.
Hampton institute, indeed, nts
young negroes and Indians for life
"in life and by life" 1t emphasizes
in every department OF its work the
value of clean, honest and useful
living.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
Indicating CaImness.

Wife Look here. Emil. II your col
leagues wife gets q new hat ! must
have one, too" Husband Keep
calm about Il We have come to an
agreement that neither Of you Il e
hays one. \. rs \; Y 35 II "a. MI:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Ono objection to the new method
Of handling sheep brought up By
many owners has been that the herd
srs who we're used to the close sys'
tenn would not adopt the new one
The associate forester said that herd.
ers naturally take q pride In having
their sheep look we'll and that since
they are coming to realize that open
herding means better sheep. they vol
unfairly adopt It.
In conclusion Mr.. Potter mentioned
other studies and experiments whiaa
the forest service Is undertaking 20
help stock growers secure = better
utilization Of the forest resources and
said that the success In the work has
been due largely. to the hearty CO.
operation Of the stockmen. r#-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

farewell trip, a jaunt through the
middle west, q few days ago. 81,
N This dean of the travellers has been
known for thirty years to drummers.
business men and hotel clerks from
one end of the United States to the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

deed accomplished In history, no
matter how great, that did not have
behind its maker the guiding infu-
ence Of a good woman. ~ -a5aa
THE women should be recognized.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
Manv Have Tried.

Many Have Tried. 49,.
No man has ever gained distinctloD
because OF the excellence Of hs Jew
elry. ~, s,t .ygt, ~. 'e~, t55%
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Speaker Clark has an altitudinous
idea of women. In a, speech before
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

A Determination.
docs your husband play cards for
money!" n&n RI. 49,,
Il don't think so," replied young
Mrs. Torkins. But those who play
with him do"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

There are colored farmers Of Acco-
mack county, Virginia, who clear from
81, 900 to $4,000 a year on their crops,
whose homes are comfortable, whose
stock is well cared for, whose families
ride out on Sunday in comfortable car
riages.. Some OF the colored farmers
of Accomack and Northampton coun-
ties are members Of the Interesting as,
sociation which for nearly twenty
years past has acted as a buying and
selling agency for the farmers OF the
region. This association buys annually
more than 100000 worth Of seed for
its members, and spends 10,0o0 year
in telegraph tolls to keep in touch
daily with the markets over a large
part OF the United States. 81, w. !
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

All field guns hereafter built for the
United States, army will be 50 mounted
that they can be used against aero
planes. MI 4, Nc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Uncle George" has retired. II a
travelling man reads that statement
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

After much pressure from the states.
men of the triple alliance, Prince VIII;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Women in France and other coun-
tries Of Europe: are much more indus.
trious than when they come to this
country. $. 1911 E.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Nothing gives a clearer idea OF the
progress being made by the negro IN
the south and OF the prospect that IN
time the yexed race question Will
find its own solution than the annual
report. of DIR. Booker T. Washington,
principal Of Tuskegee institute, to the
trustees of the institution. ( =,
It is not too much to say that Tus'
kegeeS more than any other single
agency, has been and is effective IN
bringing about this condition. 1t Is
the pioneer OF institutions for the up
lifting OF the negro race, and its work.
its graduates and its example are
mighty factors In solving the vexed
race problem. .sE..3s: ~"
The condition of the institution Is
thoroughly healthy. Doctor Washing
tons report shows that it is living
within its means and has effected
large and important savings In cur
rent and operating expenses.
The institute had during the year
ended May 81, 1913, students to the
number Of 2,137, including ISIS regu-
lar students from SO states and Ii
foreign Countries 219 pupils in the
children's training school, and 300
teachers in the summer school for
teachers. IN; .5r5 --.E
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

In some parts of Mexico proficiency
of the school children is rewarded by
giving them the cigarette-smoking
privilege In school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Russia's population is increasing at
the rate OF 100000 a year. 1t now
stands at about 147,000,000, of which
loo, 000,e 600 are peasants.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

, Along the highways at Topsham,
Me-, where new state roads are being
built. wild apple trees outside the old
stone wallis are, being grated with
summer apples. Big trees bear metal
signs informing the public that the
fruit is for public use, rs l.-s,tn Z,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06
It's easier to boast than make good.

There are affiliated to the American
Federation Of Labor 118 international
trade unions, with their q, 900 labor
unions. SO state declarations, 637 city
central bodies and $50 local trade and
federal labor unions having no inter.
nationals. h, 33,e. G.&sa T.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

The railroads Of this country VIII
collect about 100000 during the
present year on account Of the extra
business resulting from TIE parcel
3post
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

The population Of Belfast is slightly
under 400, 900, and in the entire prov.
ince, some Of the remote parts OF
which are unsuited to motor cars, there
are only about 1,750,000 people
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

During the fiscal year nearly $4,000
grazing permits were issued in the ma
tional forests, and more than 2o,OOo,-
600 head OF domestic animals were
given advantage Of the privilege. Out
OF the vast number OF permits issued
only IA cases OF grazing trespass
were observed. S. $s3 4 .$
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

A leather belt In an English factory
has been running at a speed OF 1900
feet a minute from nine to twelve
hours q day for more than % years:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

f# Natural gas consumption IN the Uni
ted states ia 1912 was $4,000. O00, 900
cubic feet, at an average price OF 1904
cents thousand. VIII ss ID
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

y II dry air sound travels LAP feet a
second; in water, 1900 feet; In iron,
1850 feet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

Australia has nearly 100000 acres Of
untouched forests. III IA. (. q !. 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

The highest point In Nevada is
Wheeler Peak. which. according to q
chart published by the United States
geological survey, Is 1908 feet above
sea lerel. .s5 5.35
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-06

8 The Brazilian cannot get e degree OF
medical doctor from any institution 10
liz 0wn country. They are not gradnf-
- sa$5 I. s.a .s.5i 4
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-05-14

To exchange fo- land, house in Den
yer, eight rooms, modern, brick. Half
block from Cheeseman Park also half
block from ear line.
DIR. Greig.
Sterling, Colorado.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-05-14
Deafnaes Caaaot Be C.c.A

BY >lOcal applications. As they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that Is by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by an infAmed condi-
tton of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube is inflan,eI
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. and when it is entirely closed
Deafness Is the result. and unless the in
hammatiOn can be taken out and this
tube restored TO Its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh
which is nothing but an infiamed cOndi-
tiOn OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
caoe of Deafn.ss ,causs Il by catArrhJ that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars. free
+. J. CHENEY r co. Toledo Ohio
Sold by Druggists. .5c
Take Halle Family Pills for consti pa ton
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-05-14

First among our many Brighten Up
materials comes SPW-Sherwin. Will
liams Prepared Paint-a paint which
will make the outside Of your home
all spic and span for the sunny Spring
days. It's very durable toO-nade
from the best white lead, zinc and pure
linseed oil. and ground finely by pow.
erfml machines. There is no guess
work about SWP. That's why we rec
Ommend il and sell so much. Forty.
eight permanent, attractive cOlors--
covers best. wears longest, cheapest
in the end. Call for color folders and
information.