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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claws.

Dear Santa CIaWS.
| want little bracelet And | want
some fire crackers, and a work basket.
My sister put in her letter what my
brothers wanted. And please do not
think | am greedy Your child
Mary Louise Bennett.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Sandie Clauies.

Dear Sandie Clauies.
| want you to bring me a suit and a
cap and a pair of shoes and pair of
stockings and a wheel All kinds OF
fruits all kinds of nuts all kinds candys
and cake to John Taylor.
Edna St PIP.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Clause.

Please bring me rocking chair and
a slangshOt and anything for little
boy. Please bring me some fruit and
some nuts. James Grantham
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

Dear .Sandie Clause
| want you to bring me a doll and a
long coat and a pair of hose, and a
cap and a dress all kinds of candy
and nuts and fruits and a cake to
Dashie Taylor.
Edna st. 212
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus.
Please bring me doll and some rib.
Don and teaset and carriage and
some fruit and nuts Your friend
Rubye OdOm.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
TO SANTA CLAUS
CONTINUED from Page 35.)

little sister, she is eleven months old.
Please send me cow boy suit, baby B..
B. gun and drum, middle size. horn,
auto, fire crackers, cap pistol, caps,
rOmancandles, box of candy, print
ing set. candles, overcoat a little
house. train, a little fire engine, a
tent, fruit, Ratchet, nuts, toochest.
Scion Wick.
300 Newman ST.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Clause.

Please bring me bracelet and a
doll and some fruit and candy and
/ some nuts. Mildred Grantham.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

Age 9 yrs. I'll Bernice Ave.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Christmas Flowers

Every home should have
flowers Christmas morning,
and to be able. to fill your
orders just like you want
them, we'll appreciate it if
you'll place your order early.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Christmas Cards

For the large number of
friends whom you want to
remember in an elegant, yet
inexpensive way, we have
a beautiful assortment of
Christmas Cards at very rea-
sonable prices. You can't
appreciate the attractiveness
Of these cards without see
ing them. Well be glad to
show you.
We are receiving orders now
for
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-04-30
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
SALE

To c. A. Knutson, Jr., the person in
whose name the real estate de-
scribed below is taxed:
You are hereby notified that at a
regular tax sale held in and for Polk
county, Iowa, on December 2, "A. D.
1907, the following described real es-
tate, towit: Lots eighty-two and
eighty-three (82 and S3), Charter Oak
addition, which is now in and form
ing part of the city of Des Moines,
Iowa, vas sold to H. D. Bellamy for
the payment of the taxes for the year
1906, thereon, and certificate of pur-
chase was duly issued to him by the
treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa,
therefor, which certificate is now
lawfully held and owned by w. H.
Meredith.
That the time for redemption from
said sale will expire and deed for
said lot will be issued to him by the
treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa,
unless redemption from said sale be
made within ninety days from the
completed service of this notice.
Dated this 22nd day of April, 1915
w. H. Meredith.
By ]. C. Meredith, His Agent and At
torney
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-04-30
The Negro a Challenge to
American Democracy
and Christianity

the white man into the belief that
Negroes are not interested in politics;
that they regard balloting as mere
empty formality which might just as
we'll be left to the leisure-loving and
deluded white race, if only the long
headed Negro is granted such useful
blessings as education, property and
police protection.
Let us see. First, as to education:
this tritlipg pastime of voting elects
the educational officials, and the
states which have dsfranchised the
Negro have relatively cut down his
educational appropriation, in many
cases shortening his school term and
lowering his school grade. The same
prejudice which pushed him away
from the polls tends to push him out
of the school. And now as to prop
erty right, have votes any bearing on
that? Will money-getting per Sc i'm
prove The condition Of the disfran-
chised or will it endanger his life by
making him a richer prey for the
mobocrat? Votes elect the takers
and decide the taxes. The power
that can take one per cent Of a mans
property without his consent can take
fifty per cent of it, and then the
other fifty. The power to tax is the
power to confscate. But what about
police protection, protection of civil
rights, and fair treatment in public
places? If the Negro will only give
up his vote and his annoying insist
ence upon political equality, will not
the officers elected by the votes of
white people be so obligated to the
Negro that they will be Jealous in
his interest, while the halls of legis-
lature will fairly ring with enthusi-
asm FOR these admirable wards of
the nation?" That is a flat contra
dction of human nature; elective Of
fcers are obligated to those who
elect them; legislators look after the
interests of those by whom they are
sent; sheriffs respect the influence of |
those who can vote in the next cleo !
ton. Where the Negro is disfran-
chised, the white officers who have
impulses to do him justice are hand
icapped; they must constantly choose
between justice to the Negro yand |
their own personal interests, Fan
gerous dilemma for human nature.
AS result, in the very states where
the Negro is DISTINGUISHED, he re-
ceives the least protectio1 and incurs
the most v:ru ,!Ie ATTACKS from the
successful politician. TO get the Ne
gro question out of politics, give the
Negro a fair ballot and he will vote
it out, for if both races vote, no cam
didate who, needs the votes of both
will drag the race question into his
campaign.
+ Ito Be Continued.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-04-30
NOTICE OF SHERirF'S SALE ON
SPECIAL EXECUTION.

State Of Iowa, Polk county, SIS.
District court Of Polk county, Iowa
Chase & West
VS..
F. O. Evans Piano Co. ....
By virtue of special execution to
me directed, issued by the clerk OF
the district court of Polk county,
Iowa, IN favor of Chase & West, and
against F. O. Evans Piano Co., On
judgment rendered by said court on
the 30th day of March, A. D. 1915,
wherein it was ordered, adjudged
and decreed that the following de-
scribed property be sold to satisfy
said judgment, towit: One Hamp-
ton Cabinet Grand Piano No. 1920,
one Artists Model Piano, No. 3056,
also known as No. 1886; one Artists
Model Piano, No. 2161, also known
as No. 44439; one Artists Model
Player Piano, No. 1852.
Now, therefore, public notice is
hereby given that unless the said de-
PENDANTS appear at my office in Des
Moines on or before the goth day of
April, A. D. 1915, at ten o'clock a.
m. of said day, at which time said
above described property is hereby
advertised to be sold, and pay off the
amount of said execution, with in
terest and costs, I will sell said
property, or sufficient thereof to sat-
lsfy said execution, with inter-
est and costs, at public outcry, to
the highest bidder, at Chase &
Vests, 312-314-316 Eighth street,
in Des Moines, Iowa, for cash in
hand to pay off said execution. -.
j. F. Griffin,
Sheriff of Polk County, Iowa. !.
By J. HI. Kelley, Deputy.
sheriff's office, Des Moines, Iowa.
Date Of first publication, April 9,
\ Published and printed by The Iowa
State Bystander. ' - s'5> >s, n, !.
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have correspondents in the following
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-04-30
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Mrs. Dunburgh, Eldridge, N. Y. 1T
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Of DR.. Niles Nervine"
MRS. FRANK ANDERSON,
Comfrey, MINI.
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Told That There Was No Cure for
Him.

after suffering for over twenty
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Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

MY daughter was afflicted with
epileptic fits for three years, the attacks
coming every few weeks We employed
several doctors but they did her no
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Those Birmingham Bills

The people of Birmingham should become thoroughly aroused over the importance of the three measures pending in the legislature affecting this city-the budget bill requiring the city to live within its income. the omnibus bill perfecting the charter, and most important of all, the tax amendment bill, authorizing the ouali- fled electors to vote on a tax rate in- crease proposition.
 Birmingham has entered upon a new period of prosperity. AS rapid as was its growth between 1900 and 1910 the census of 1920 should show even a greater increase. Within the next five years new capital will seek in vestment here. Many new industries will be established and the population will multiply at a phenomenal rate. But if Birmingham is to maintain a high place in the classification of large cities it. must have all those things that make communities desir- able from a home building point of y1ew-the best of public school facili- ties, the best of sanitation, adequate fire protection, adequate police pro- lection and beautiful parks. No city can plan and carry out large improve ments and provide all the things nec- essary for the making of a metropoli- tan center without ample revenues.
 Today Birmingham is financially cramped.
 The city commission has been forced to drastic retrenchment. but the people will bear patiently with present conditions if permanent fi- nancial relief be assured. Should the legislature fail to provide for such relief, however, then Birmingham's lot would be unfortunate indeed.
 Every business man here could well afford to drop his business for a day or two and unite in such efforts as pubilc-spirited citizens may feel called upon to make in order to secure the needed legislation.
 Frt
 The city of Birmingham must be in position to keep up with the march of prosperity that has now begun. Let there be no further delay at the capitol in acting upon the three Bir- mingham bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
TO UNDERsTAND

From the Baltimore Sun. If We would only try to understand The human failings to which all are
 prone. How sweet a place would be this lovely
 land, How fewer of us walk it's ways alone. We need so much the sympathy they give So sparingly that fail so oft to sec The self-same love I need to help me live Is hungered for by others and by thee. Intolerant SO often of little things That one soft word explains away at
 last,
 We bear the wound that festers and tha,
 stngs. While we sit breeding on the bitter past little frankness out of kindly love would do so much to set all problems And make this world world like heaven
 above For all who suffer and who struggle here. We look on differences truth might heal With tragic gloom, and take our way
 again
 With darkling spirit and as hard as
 steel
 Whether our foes be women or be men, We miss so much of peace and charm and
 rest. So much of gladness in this life 50 grand, With which our days might be forever If we would only try to undsrstanl,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13

GROWING POWER OF SUBMARINE From Leslies.
 Apparently the submarine is yet to play a really important part In the great Eu- ropean war. Its feats hitherto, though de- structive, have not been features of a well-organized campaign. But now the Germans, who have made the most use of undersea boats and who have wonder fully developed them, threaten to send a fleet of these vessels to patrol the sea lanes leading from Canada to Great Brit ain, in order to cut off commerce and to prevent transport of troops from the dominion to the mother country The plan is to establish bases of supply on some of the islands near the Gulf of St Law rence which are undefended and which single submarine could dominate. These being British or French possessions, their l occupations by belligerents would be en- tirely justified, and doubtless supplies | could be delivered there from neutral sources. The vessels would lie in wait for ships plying to and from Canadian ports and seek to destroy them. Naval officers declare that the scheme is perfectly feas- l ibe, and if carried out would be a severe blow to the countries concerned. It might | be also extended so as to menace France
 
 built submarines of size and strength undreamed of before this war. It is as- serted that their latest models have q voyaging capacity of 5000 miles from a base of supply, and that one of them act ually sailed from Germany to the Darda- nelles, where it torpedoed an enemy war ship. The craft which attacked and sank 1 the Armenian is said to have been 250 to 1 300 feet long, and 1t was equipped with guns as well as torpedo tubes It rose to .the surface and stopped the escaping mer- chantman by smelling and did not need to torpedo her. although it finally did so The Armenian was destroyed In accord ance with the accepted rules of marine warfare There are hints of the construc- | ton of still larger submarln,s. carrying even heavier cannon and approximating small cruisers in dimensions and power Should this prove a fact, the Germans might be able to carry on submarine war | fare without any question of viola ting i.l- ternatonal law. The huge subma rine would not fear to show itself to any mer- chantman and could safely to itself. en- force the right of visit and search.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Prohibition in Russia

When the imperial ukase was first issued which made prohibition effect i've in Russia the result was awaited with lively interest, particularly in the United States, where prohibitionists are more numerous and more clamant than anywhere else in the world. A short while after the edict was issued glowing reports were published in newspapers of the improvement shown by Russian peasants, who were not only working longer and harder, but were saving their money and living in far better style than ever before.
 But there was another side to the picture and one not at all encouraging to the advocates of absolute prohibi- tion. It soon became evident that even in Russia, where personal liberty is nothing to speak of, it was impossi- ble to enforce the governments rul- ing. Illicit distilleries sprang up everywhere. Varnish, denatured alco- hol, eau de cologne and other deadly substances were being consumed in such large quantities by all classes, and with such disastrous effects, that the government became alarmed. It is now rumored that modification of recent decrees will be made, per- hitting the sale of beer and light wine throughout the empire. It is hoped by making these beverages available that the sale of poisonous connections will be stopped.
 The Russian "moonshiner," if re- ports are to be credited, is far more reckless with the lives of his cus toners than the mountain distiller of the south. Mountain dew" is raw stuff and guaranteed to "paralyze" an experienced toper, but it is mild com pared to the liquor sold in Russia with wood alcohol as a basis. Blindness, insanity and death follow its use and such cases are becoming quite com mon. If there is country on the globe where prohibition might be ex- pected to prohibit, it is Russia. Yet, the unlimited power of the Russian autocracy has not been able to en- force it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
THE sToRk

From the Indianapolis News.
 When a new baby comes to a family in this country it is customary to say,
 as in Holland the stork has arrived" though as a matter of fact we have nc true stork. We have the ibis, which belongs to the stork family. This bird which breeds in the far southern states
 often comes as far north as Indiana. for it is bird of long and easy flight, standing 30 or 31 inches high with
 about 3S inches in it's length of body Its plumage is white, but wings and tail are black. It is considered a bird of gentleness and good nature associat. ing with ducks, geese and other water 1 fowl on pleasant terms The white
 stork of Europe migrates to Africa in
 winter. It comes and goes in great
 flocks, returning year after year to
 occupy its old nests in Belgium, Hol
 land, Denmark, Germany and othsr parts of central Europe, where-the
 birds are welcomed and protected on
 account of their value as scavengery.
 The war in Belgium has destroyed
 many of their old nesting places on house chimneys and cathedrals. The common name for tho stork in Hol-
 land means the bringer of good" and Tn that country, as well as in Dem
 mark. the people believe that good luck
 will attend the house on which the stork has built its nest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13

the south have done great work in settling homeseekers along their routes, but most of the new settlers have come from the north.
 If southern immigration agents are in Europe and alert when the war ends Alabama and every other south ern state will find it's population in- creasing appreciably by the coming of sturdy foreign stock. There will be room for all--room for homeseekers from the northern states and room for those fresh from the old world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
New Tide of Immigration

After the European war is over there will be new tide of immigra- tion from Germany and Austria Hun gary. AS the statistics of the United States bureau of immigration show the influx of foreigners to this coun- try in recent years has been mainly from Italy and Russia. During the past forty-five or fifty years few im- migrants have come from Teutonic or Scandinavian countries.
 Swedes and Germans make model American citizens and model farmers. They helped to settle and develop the northwest and in the past fifteen or twenty years inducements have been held out to the tillers of the soil in Sweden and in the German fatherland to come and join the ranks of those who settled in the United States a generation before. But with pros perity prevailing in Germany, emigra- tion from the Kaiser's empire stopped and stopped short.
 But the war has changed condi- tions. After it is ended thousands and tens of thousands of Austriana and Germans will be So impoverished and so tired of militarism that they will be found in the swelling tide of immigrants landing on our shores They will be welcome. Some of these very desirable immigrants will find their way to the south, but unless the agricultural bureaus of the railroads traversing this section make especial efforts to bring here a good share of this class of foreigners large majority will settle in the west.
 Several through lines operating in