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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
THE COLORED NEWSPAPER.

As an Introductory question we
wish to ask you if you are regular
reader of Negro newspaper or in
other words a paper published by
some man or woman Of the Negro
race? If you are not, please ask
yourself the question, Why Not?
It may be that you are a regular
reader Of the daily or weekly papers
published ty the White People; if so,
we do not censure or attempt to con-
denim you for so doing; But, in all
fairness and in this little Heart to
Heart talk with you, we are forced to
ask you another very important ques-
ton: Do you think that the papers
published by White People give Fair
and Impartial Justice to the Negro
Race It is true that very often we
find something about the Negro in
the White Mans paper, but almost
without exception it is some glowing
account of some Crime, which is said
to have been committed by a Negro
and as a general rule the incident,
whether True or Untrue, is found on
the Front page of the White Mans
paper in Big Black Headlines, which
are designed to attract immediate at
tention and to inflame the prejudice
which is so bitter against US. Yet
with all of this Boldness in an effort
to retard and hinder the progress OF
a struggling people We continue to
dance to the music of Prejudice and
Discrimination. We ask again:->, If
you were to accomplish something
worth while, if your son or daughter
were to finish their studies with high
h6nors;~ if your husband or brother
were to perfect some great invention,
would the White Mans paper send its
high salaried reporter out to inter-
view you or some member Of your
family? No; but on the other hand,
if some one dear to you were to by
mistake. commit some trivial otense,
or if some poor unfortunate black
man or woman attempted to defend
the honor of their girl against the
Vaccinations of some degraded White
Man the outcome would possibly be,
that he or she would be termed
SASSY nigger," perhaps be arrested
and placed in confinement to await
the pleasure of any Mob that saw fit
TO form: then it would be that the
White Mans paper would give prefer
red space with Special Headlines.
Now, on theother hand the paper
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

It is quite wintry up this way at
this writing and yet we hope the
winter has not made it's appearance
to stay.
Buckner's Dixie Jubilee Singers ap-
peared before good sized audience
at the Memorial Baptist church Mon
day evening last.
The remains Of Mr.. j. Butts, who
died suddenly in our city, were taken
by his wife to Des Moines for burial
Thursday evening.
The Hikers club, Of which Mrs.
Katie Crawford is president, will meet
Tuesday evening at the home OF Mrs.
Chas. Charleston on st. Anthony
avenue. T..
A suffrage meeting was held Mon
day at Zion Presbyterian church in
the evening. Mrs. Virtoria Clay
Haley of St. Louis was the principal
speaker. ~ '.&
" Don't forget the Pageant Parade
of Negro Women in History" at St.
James A. M. E. church Tuesday even
ing, October goth, under the auspices
of the State Federation. Rev. H. F.
Jones will give an address on THE
Progress of Our Women."
i The Social and Literary Of Pilgrim
Baptist church has resumed their
meetings for the winter. II
st. James Am. f. church has
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16

published by Negroes is ever ready
and willing to stand out Boldly for
your rights as q citizen; it welcomes
the time when it can publish some
thing good about You. It is contin-
ually fighting against overwhelming
odds in an effort to place the Negro
before the public in his true light.
The Colored Paper is Fighting Your
Battle. What are You Doing for the
Colored paper? Are you showing
that you are not ungrateful by sup
porting it? Or are you showing your
unworthiness by Grinning over the
columns Of a White Mans paper and
Paying Him to publish and tell the
world that you are inferior and that
You have no rights that the white
man is bound to respect? It is up to
you to think this matter over and let
Your Conscience decide for you. .
If you are forced to Read the pa
per that ridicules you, molds public
sentiment against you and faunts the
red dag Of prejudice and discrimina-
ton in your face, it should at least
be your Duty to read the paper that
is trying to get you justice and Fair
Play,-The Central Afro-American,
st. Louis, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
CLARINDA, IOWA.

Rev. D. w. Jones and family Of
Muscatine are nicely located in their
home in Clarinda. ,.,..- ~. : +. CO.
Mrs. Lulu Ramey is reported to be
very ill. .-..~f
Mrs. Laura Jones and daughter,
Alice, and Mrs. Sarah Stewart are at
present in Blair, Neb. -. L
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Headley went
to Kansas City, No., Monday.
Mr.. Joe Marshall Of Sharpsburg
attended the Masonic meeting and
from Clarinda to st. Joe, Mo-.
Mr.. Ernie Brown Of Blanchard is
visiting friends in Clarinda. 4
Mr.. Henry and Dick Johnson were
in Clarinda on Monday. ...,.s... /.
Mrs. Dick Johnson made a visit
between trains Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Anett are at
present visiting friends in Odessa,
Mo.
The Ladies' Federation met at Mrs.
Title Lees residence.
The Ladies' Home and Foreign
Mission met at Mrs. T. G. Jones' on
Friday. ~~r
Miss Mabel johnson Of Gravity,
Iowa, is on the sick list.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Penn
berton, a boy. Mother and child do
ing nicely.
Uncle Jake Anderson had the mis-
fortune to sprain his ankle,
Mr.. VIM. Black visited his brother,
X. D. Black, over Sunday.
Services were rendered at both
churches Sunday. Sunday school at
the Baptist church at IL m. M. E.
at 3 p. n., with good attendance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
NEWS FROM WATERLOO.

Mrs. B. J. Hughes is very ill at her
home on Albany street.
Mr.. s. G. Smith has arrived in the
city from Clinton. Mr.. Smith will
leave for the hospital in Rochester,
Mimi, in few days. His many
friends are hoping for a speedy re-
covery.
Mrs. J. D. Hopkins is suffering from
the effects Of a fall on the tennis
court.
Mr.. James Nallor is away on an
automobile tour with his employer.
Mrs. James Mallor has arrived in
the city to take up her new address.
Mr.. George Dickerson arrived in
this place Sunday evening from St.
Louis. s. ..
Mr.. C. Turner and his wife are
visiting friends in the city from st.
Paul. .. , s, ....
Mrs. jamie Rivers from Tennessee
is making her home in this place.
Mesdames Swarr and Pasro from
Chicago are visiting Mrs. Mary
Jones'. f4,& 81.
Mr.. H. o. West was here two days
from Mason City visiting with his
wife. .., DzJ r -.r 'a -a 44- ~s.
The Young Mems Sunday club will
open Sunday, October 11th. The
committee has arranged very good
program.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
THE GERMANS ARE WINNING.

The greatest war that the world
has ever witnessed is the great strug-
gle now OH between the Teutonic, the
Slav and the Celtic races. It looked
for a while that all the big European
countries had jumped on Germany to
pound her out of existence, and yet
with all the strength and forces that
England, France, Russia, servia, Rou-
mania and Japan can combine have
failed thus far. After the first six
months of war the mighty German
empire, with her great guns, her well
trained men, her perfect loyalty and
united forces she has whipped the al
lies and Russians on every battlefield.
She has swept everything before her
that she has tried except to 60 to
Paris. The world must admire her
heroic varor and great bravery and
give her great praise for her wonder
full victories with odds against her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
MASONS LAY CORNERSTONE.

On last Sunday the Iowa Grand
Lodge Of Masons went to Council
Bluffs and laid the cornerstone of the
Tabernacle Baptist church in due and
ancient form. There were over fifty
Master Masons present, coming from
Omaha and other parts of Iowa. John
l.. Thompson, the grand master, had
charge of the ceremonies, which were
we'll performed. The weather was
disagreeable, as it was raining. Not
withstanding the downpour of rain
the large crowd of both white and
colored people stayed through the ex-
ercises. Just before the laying of
the stone Rev. J. w. Morton, the pas
tor, had his choir sing some songs.
He then introduced Rev. Bolts Of
Omaha, who made a short address.
Then Rev. M. J. Burton, the state
field missionary, secretary of the
Iowa Nebraska Baptist association,
made an address, followed by good
collection. Then the laying Of the
cornerstone, which was very interest
ing and instructive. Twin City lodge
deserves great credit for the splendid
showing they made.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS.

Rev. r. V. Manley, ur new pastor
at Bethel A. M. E. church, delivered
two able sermons both Sunday morn
ing and Sunday evening.
Mrs. Stubblefeld of Sioux City will
give a recital at Bethel church FRI
day night, October 16.
There will be an entertainment
given under the auspices of the trus-
tees in October. Mrs. Robinson, chair
man of committee No. /; Mrs. D. j..
Brown, chairman of committee No. 2.
The ladies of the O. E. S. club will
give an entertainment at the Masonic
hall October %. The committee is
busy making preparations for t:.is
great event. 49,. 3d..
Mrs. P. J. Richardson and dan m,
ter, Miss Ethel Richardson, will leave
this city Wednesday afternoon {ns
Aiken, South Carolina, their ho1a,,.2
Miss Richardso nhas been here speed
ing her vacation with her parents ai'
friends. She will teach again thls
term. '5:#
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackburn and family
moved to the country and like it very
much.
MIR. and Mrs. Richardson were the
guests of Mrs. A. Steward, also Mrs.
Moore at Sunday dinner. '.. &S
Mrs. Stump Of Chicago was the.
guest of Mrs. A. A. Greene on South
Eighth street. 7
Mrs. Richardson and daughter were
the guests of Mrs. F. Walker for .
o'clock dinner Friday. 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
JUDGE CHARLES A. DUDLEY.

JUDGE CHARLES A. DUDLEY.
The people are giving much atten-
ton to the matter Of the election Of
judges. They feel that the judiciary
is now out Of politics-that the bench
must be kept to its highest standard.
That Is one point the friends Of
Judge Dudley urge on the voters-his
fitness as an attorney Of long prac-
tice, as a man Of the highest charac-
ter, and as a Judge who has proved
his fitness, his honesty and his fair
ness.
There are many voters making
personal matter Of the candidacy of
Judge Dudley because Of these facts,
and the further fact that they hold
him in very high esteem. There are
interested in his campaign men in
all walks of life, who know him and
are equally ardent in their desire for
his election by big vote. They ask
the voters of Polk county to kinlly
remember that November is the
day-the vital day-when the votes
will be polred, and they ask that you
to look for Judge Dudley's
name and to vote for him and to get
one friend, at least, to do likewise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
COLFAX NOTES.

Mrs. Henry Banks was visiting her
daughter in Carney on Saturday, also
Mrs. Sam Dean accompanied her,
Mr.. Jas. Jeffries and Mr.. Horace
Cole We're callers at the Battle home
Sunday. j.
Mr.. Ashford was at the Capital
City Thursday on business.
The Ladies' Mission Circle met
with Mrs. Lucy Jones the past week.
Mrs. Ashford and babe from Bed
ford arrived in our city Saturday to
join her husband, Mr.. Ashford, who
has rooms at the Battle House, and
who is now head chef at one Of our
city cafes. &5t
Mr.. Geo. Wilby and little girl were
guests in our city the past week.
Mrs. Matte Baker from Des Moines
is visiting her many friends in Col
fax. .4l3 VI
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Miller from
Newton and Mr.. Clarence Hughes
were guests in our city Saturday
evening and attended the Odd Fellows
entertainment. IA
Mrs. White from Des Moines is
stopping at the Battle House and has
employment down town at one Of our
cafes.
Mr.. Sam James from the Capital
City spent Sunday in our city visit
ing his son, Master Otis James.
Mr.. G. o. Terrell and little grand
son left for Buxton on Saturday to
visit his wife and to form the &C.
quaintance Of a new little grandson
which arrived at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. +. Cooper of Buxton the
past week. s ss
Mr.. Geo. Banks was down from Des
Moines on Saturday night and at
tended the Odd Fellows entertain-
ment. .s3.3 5.s All. ss5s 4g IN
Mr.. Matt Banks and Mrs. Coleman
employees of Hotel Colfax, were shop
ping in the Capital City on Tuesday
of last week. ss
Mr.. Horace Cole was in the Capital
City ON Tuesday. of last week.
Editor J. l.. Thompson was in our
city collecting for The Bystander on
Saturday.
A series of revival meetings start
ed October IL, 1914, at the Bethel
church.
Mrs. Adline Brooks s slowly i'm
proving, which is good news to her
many friends. Also Mrs. Bennie is
much better at this writing.
Mr.. Danbee, who had the misfor-
tune in hurting his hand at mine No.
8, is no better at this writing.
Mrs. Sam Dean is in Buxton this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
GOOD MANNERS.

1t is said that good manners is
rather to he che sen than riches. Yea,
than fine gold, and how few of our
present day parents emphasize or in
culcate this principle in their children.
We are neglecting to teach them the
true principles Of a noble manhood or
womanhood. We fail to tell them
that good manners, good breeding is
a virtue to be priced. 1t is like po-
'iteness and kindness, viii win you
friends. So many of our children
roam the streets and alleys of our
cities and are being neglected the
proper home training by parents.
Mothers leave them and forsake them
to 60 to clubs and socials. Fathers
desert their homes to go to clubs and
sorial games This should not be
done. You are responsible for your
boys and girls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
TUSKEGEE, ALA.
Pigs and Education and Pigs and
..irNsr..4.a A Debts. .ss.ss~,~os-.s,t.a. y
Especially

\0PC~AoHJ
To the Editor of The State Bystander:
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.-Our
race is in constant search of means
with which to provide better homes,
schools, colleges and churches and
with which to pay debts. This is es-
pecially true during the hard finan-
cial conditions obtaining on account
of the European war. All of this can
not be done at once, but great prog
ress can be made by a good strong
pull together, in simple direct man
ner. How
There, are 100000 colored families
who live on farms or in villages, or
small towns. Of this number at the
present time 100000 have no pigs. |
want to ask that each family raise at
least one pig this fall. Where one or
more pigs are already owned, l want
to ask that each family raise one ad-
ditional pig this fall.
As soon as possible l want to ask
that this plan be followed by the or
ganization of Pig club in every
community where one does not al
ready exist. I want to ask that the
matter be taken up at once through
families, schools, churches and socie-
ties, farmers institutes, business
leagues, etc.
The average pig is valued at about
$500. If each family adds only one
pig, in a few months at the present
prices for hogs, $1,000 would be ada
ed to the wealth Of the owner, anl
$14,O0O,OOO to the wealth of the col
ored people. If each family adds two
pigs, it would have in a few months
$4,000 more wealth and $4,000, 900
would be added with which to pro-
mote the welfare Of the race during
the money stringency created by the
European war.
Let US rot put it off, but organize
Pig clubs everywhere. Give each boy
and girl an opportunity to own and
grow at least one pig.
Booker T. Washington.
Tuskegee Institute, Ala, Oct. 3, 1914.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16

launched out in another rally to sweep
the entire indebtedness from of the
church, thereby burning the mort
gage, which they hope to do by
Thanksgiving. ias, ~
Next Sunday will be quarterly
meeting at st. James church. At 8
p. m. Rev. T. B. Stovall, the new pas.
tor Of st, Peters, church, Minneapo.
lis, will preach, and at 8 p. m. the
presiding elder, Rev. IT. w. Lewis, will
preach. ..@v
Last Tuesday morning appropriate
services were held and ground was
broken for the ereition of a union
fraternal building, owned by Mars
lodge, G. U. o. of o. F. and Perfect
Asher lodge, A. =. & A. NJ. The hall
is to be built on Aurora avenue near
Kent street. At last we are to have
q building such as has long been
needer in our city, and we hope our
people will give it all the support it
needs. ,.-m ~. &c.,.
DR.. Duvall, president of the Ma
tional Training School at Pasadena,
CAL, spoke to large audience at St.
James church Sunday evening. His
subject was pertaining to the peculi-
arities Of our people, and he said the
Negro was wrong fundamentally, and
no doubt convinced the majority pres
ent that he was right before he con-
cluded his discourse. E
The Zion Presbyterian church will
have a bazaar at their church the
Goth and 21st Of this month, to which
they invite the public to attend
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
ST. JOSEPH, MO.

The fall festival and literary en-
tertainment given under the auspices
of the four tabernacles at the X. of
T. hall, Second and Francis streets,
began Tuesday night and continues
until tomorrow night. ...-.
It seems as though "The National
Protest" If our city does not like part
Of N. C. Crews speech that he deliv-
cred here a few weeks ago, hence
some very poignant editorials are pub
lished in their papers. T..
DR.. E. Y. Strawn, graduate of
Howard university and a former
member of the house staff of Freed
mems hospital, Washington, D. c.,
spent several days of last week in our
city. He expects to practice medicine
in some OF the middle western states.
Rev. N. c. Buren, has been re-
tursed as pastor of Ebenezer Am. E.
church for another year. .-.. d..
Thetnight school at the colored Y.
NJ. G. A. opened last night. The sec
retary, Mr.. w. o. Reynolds, will be
assisted by the Messrs. E. A. Wood
son and c. w. Hairgrow as instruct
ors.
Mr.. Anthony Morton of 1121 Main
street was transacting business in
Fulton few days last week.
If the many Bystander readers win
remember, several months ago asd a
few weeks after the opening of the
Dudley theater l said unless some
first class experienced person was Sc
cured as manager the theater would
not be a success. So last week a
white man leased it and since he has
had experience we suspect he will
make that house very popular and
make mosey. Moral: If you don't
know anything about business and
will not employ any one that does
know can you expect any success?
The annual State Teachers associa-
ton will meet here next month and
large number of colored teachers
will attend, and among them will be
many young ladies' and our young
men are making preparations to make
it pleasant for them while in our city.
Among those who will aid in enter
tanning the fair danes will be W. E.
Coffee, Joshua Jackson, DR.. O. N.
Coins, Sam Brewer, Alonzo Allen,
Howard Walker; C. w. Hairgrow and
l.. Brown.
Among the special musical numbers
that will be rendered at the B. Y. P.
U. meeting at the Francis Street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
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Iowa State Bystander and stop bor:-.
rowing your neighbor's paper. p ,.a
AoeIsnt Uses of sIooanoura.. / {

Ancient Uses Ut eIooanourds.5 /, h
Although the use Of bloodhoandD
~ tracking criminals still su-vivss.
another ancient use Of these dogs
seems to have died out. BloodhoundA
we're at one time often called upon
% assist an army in, the held. the
forces with which the earl Of EsssA
suppressed the Irish rebellion in tbs,
time Of Elizabeth. for tnsts ace. bsiat
accompanied by 800 dogs. In the soot-
tish clan feuds and the wars between
England and Scotland bloodhounds,
we're regularly employed IN 4'raeklns.
fugitive warriors, and both Wallace
ald Bruce we're hunted In this man
ner. Wallace Is said 70 have bafteds
bis pnrcnars by killing q follower anas'
leaving tho corpse for tho hound to
nnJ, while Bruce adopted he isss
cruel plan OF wad:ng some distance
down q stream and ascendias srss
5Shich oysrhuls the Hatsx
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16

Mr.. Ed Payne and mother, Mrs.
Winnie Payne, were called to Chicago
the first of last week by the serious
illness of Mr.. John Payne.
Miss Maedine Doolin, who spent
the summer visiting her sister, Mrs.
Myrtle South, has returned to her
home in Frankfort, Mo.
The Model Temple has invited the
s. M. IT'S to q banquet given at the
G. "A. R. halr Thursday evening, Oc-
tober 18th.
Mrs. Fred Barnett, who underwent
an operation at the hospital, was
taken to her home this week.
Rev. Searcy and family were the
guests at dinner of Mr.. D. D. Starr
and family on Friday evening.
Mr.. Bob Catlin is in Decatur this
week attending the Masonic csnven-
ton.
The body of Mr.. John Payne of Chi
cago was brought herefor burial. The
services were held at the home Of his
mother, DR.. Scruggs having charge.
MIR. Payne leaves to mourn his death
a mother, Mrs. Winnie Payne; a sis
ter, Miss Mary, and a brother, Ed
ward, all of this city. g...
Rev. w. A. Searcy and family left
Saturday for Qttumwa, Iowa, where
Rev. Searcy is the A. M. E. pastor.
+ Mrs. Matte Miller will leave Sat-
urday for Hannibal, Mo-, where she
will take care Of her mother.
J. C. jackson spoke at the Cal
vary Baptist church Sunday evening.
Mr.. Jackson is out in the interest of
the White Horse Army Industrial
school at Danville, III. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16

urday on her way from Decatur City
to Buxton end Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Butler and
son, Lawrence Butler, attended tho
funeral services Of Mr.. Turner IN
Buxton on Saturday.
The Mite Missionary society held
a called meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Charley Washington for the purpose
of electing new officers for the ensu-
ing year. Those elected are as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Allie Bow
man; vice president, Mrs. Mary Har-
ris; secretary, Mrs. Eva Roper; assist
ant secretary, Mrs. Mabel Robinson;
corresponding secretary, Miss Sadie
Lewis; treasurer, Mrs. Lizzie Wash
ington. .-@ @a sS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
JACOB HARPEL FOR TREASURER

JACOB HARPEL FOR TREASURER
This week we present the picture
of Mr.. Jacob Harpel, one of our well
known and highly respected citizens,
who is a candidate for county treas
urer, subject to the election Novem-
ber 3rd. Mr.. Harpel was born in Lo-
gan county, Ohio, in 1849, came to
Iowa in April, 1870, and settled on a
farm in Polk county, near Sheldahl,
where he lived for twenty-eight years.
While there he served as assessor in
Madison township for four years. He
owns farm in Franklin township.
He came to Des Moines in October,
1898, and has been assistant city as
SCISSOR for the past four years. Ye
editor is personally acquainted with
Mr.. Harpel and has worked with him
and knows him to be capable, high
minded Christian man and knows no
color, but will treat all people fair
who are deserving. His friends ask
your vote for him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16

Baptist church Sunday evening will
be selection by the Ideal Mandolin
club, also cornet solo by DR.. e. w.
Thompson. -. ....e. y
Miss Ethel Thomas, who has been
visiting in Denver, Colo, for several
weeks, is expected home here soon.
Rep. G. L. Prince and Mr.. /. F.
Ramsey were out on a hunting trip
Monday and Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16

The Local Negro Business League
held very interesting meeting last
Monday night. The president and
secretary made a good report on the
National meeting in Muskogee, Okla.
Several new members were enrolled
The executive committee will hold a
meeting next Tuesday evening at 6:3o
o'clock at DR.. jefferson 3 Office at the
Thompson Hotel, Oct. goth, All men,
bers are urged to be present.
[Signedl DR.. J. A, Jefferson.