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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26
MORTGAGE BURNED.

The mortgage on the Corinthian
Baptist church has been burned. The
property is now free from debt.
Thursday, November Is, 1915, was
a great day in the history of Corin-
THAN church. The auditorium was
decorated, tables were spread and a
grand banquet, under the supervision
Of Mrs. Mary Scott, had been pre-
pared. A fine program, q fine meal,
interesting toasts held the crowd un-
til the climax-the mortgage burning
was reached. At that time Dr.. S.
E. Wilcox, representing the Iowa Bap-
fist convention; Deacon Hart, who has
been deacon for seventeen consecu-
tive years; Atty. J. B. Rush, chair
man Of the board Of trustees; Mr.. G.
F. Topson, superintendent OF the Sun
day school and treasurer Of the
church, and DR.. T. L. Griffith, pastor,
each took section Of the mortgage
and simultaneously struck matches
and sent the interest bearing paper
into smoke and ashes. It was sight
to see the paper burning and the joy
on the faces Of the members present.
It had been a long, hard struggle.
The Corinthian Baptist church was
organized in April, 1897, with twenty
five members. The first pastor was
Rev. S. Bates. The first church prop
erty was at 936 West Eleventh street.
During the pastorate Of Rev. Bates
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jeffers of Des Moines
passed through Abba autoing from
Charlton to Des Moines.
On Saturday last the teachers Of
Buxton and a few Of their business
men were in Abba on business.
The missionary lecture at the M. E.
church on "The Brown People or A.
ricans" was attended in a body by
the following s. B. Moore Mite Mis-
sionary members: Mesdames Lou
Jones, Della Thomas, Mary Harris,
Sarah Lewis, Virginia Thomas and
M. F. Ward.
Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson of Bux-
ton was in Abba on business Monday.
Mrs. Chas. Washington entertained
the T. H. S. societp, which consists
of girls and boys from 8 to IA years
of age, with sewing and quilting.
After an hour of recreation a nice
two-course lunch was served by the
hostess ...-.
Two entertainments at the A. M. E.
church this week. On Wednesday
evening the Sewing Circle club and
on Friday evening by the Christian
Endeavor. a."
Sunday, November 81, was quarter
ly meeting at the A. M. E. church.
Presiding Elder S. B. Moore was here
and assisted Rev. Morgan with his
services. Mesdames Robinson, Burns
and Miss Viola Young of Hooking
were in attendance. 49,.
By request of the presiding elder,
S. B. Moore this tribute to Booker 7.
Washington by the correspondent
from Abba, May F. Davis:
A friend to US has passed away,
How great a loss, we dare not say;
But eh who knows Of all and all,
And answers to our every call,
A guide for every nation gives
In due time will supply our wants,
And guide US on our upward path.
Mr. Arthur Estes of Ottumwa was in
Abba on Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26
How To Prevent Group.

It may be surprise to you to learn
that in many cases Group can be pre-
vented. Mrs. H. M. Johns, Elida,
Ohio, relates her experience as fol-
lows "My little boy is subject to
Group. During the past winter kept
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy in the house, and when he began
having that croupy cough I would
give him one or two doses of it and
it would break the attack I like it
better for children than any other
cough medicine because children take
1t willingly, and it is safe and reli-
able" Obtainable everywhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26
Guard Your Children
Against Bowel Trouble

Many children at an early age
become constipated, and frequently
serious consequences result. Not
being able to realize his own con
dition, chili's bowels should be
constantly watched, and gentle
laxative given when necessary.
DIR. Miles Laxative Tablets are
nd children. The Sisters Il
Christian Charity. SCI Charles ST..
sLuzerne, Pa. who attend many
cases Of sickness say Of them:
..Son.s time ago " began using Dr.
Miles Laxative Tablets and ind that
~ liko them very 0uoh. Their action
I = excellent and We are grateful Tor
Aaving beeA made acquainted with
thsu We hays haA rood results Y
nnch Dtsassd. {
The form and favor Of any medi-
seiae ID very important, no matter
who - to take il. The taste and
appearance are especially important
when children are concerned. All
pafent1 know how hard il is to give
lie axersge child medicine, even
stiouRh tie taste is partially dis
Guliised. III using Or. Miles Lax.
I alive Tablets, however, this diff
5elstty II overcome. The shape Of
dc tablets, their appearance and
seandy-like taste n once appeal to
any child. with the result that they
are taken without objection.
The rich chocolate favor and
absence Of other taste, make DR..
Miller, Laxative Tablets the ideal
remedy for children. =
II the FIRST box fails to benefit.
the price is returned. Ask your
druHeist IA box Of rs doses costs
only Is cents. Never sold in bulk.
iSlLEe MEDICAL Co. Elkhart In.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26

FORT MADlSON NOIES.
Miss Naomi Harper, who is attend
ing college at Mt. Pleasant, is expect
ed home to spend Thanksgiving va
cation.
An excellent program was rem
dered by the Peoples Forum at the
Second Baptist church Monday even
ing.
The Bethel A. M. E. literary is pre-
pairing to give a play, entitled 'Ths
Miller's Daughter"
Mrs. NJ. Anderson of New Boston
is in our city for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. Rhoda Harper spent a few
DAYS last week visiting her mother at
Argyle, Iowa.
MIR. B. Anderson of New Boston
was a Fort Madison visitor last week.
Mr.. E. Woods of Davenport, Iowa,
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ella
Woods.
Both churches are preparing for
Thanksgiving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26
What Would You Do.

In case Of burn or scald what
would you do to relieve the pain?
Such injuries are liable to occur in
any family and everyone should be
prepared for them. Chamberlain's
Salve applied on a soft cloth will re-
lleve the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is very severe one,
will cause the parts to heal without
leaving scar. For sale by all deal
ers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26

MACON, no. NEWS.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Earnest Carter have
\ msvsd 70 Denver. Colo, where they
viii make their future hons.
Rsv. Z. x. Smith Of Huntsville,
-, passed through our city en- route
fer his horne. MN
Miss Leona Davis Of Clarence is
whiting in our city.
Mr.. Paul Baker and Miss Bula
Monday Of Mohros, Mo-, have recent
" come TO our city 70 attend Western
college.
Rev. Am. l. Bird is visiting at his
home in Liberty, No.
Mr.. Charley johnson remains i'll ct
his home on Ogdsn strsst,
Mr.. II. McGill remains very sick ct
his home ct 316 Jefferson street.
There u little hope for his recovery.
Mrs. Douglas ,Braxton was hostess
ct > s o'clock supper given at her
homo Saturday evening in honor Of
Mrs. A. B. Harris Of Iowa.
Mrs. Emnn Weaver Hateman Of
Sheabina, Mo-, spent few days visit
ing friends in Our city.
Several out Of town people spent
Wednesday last In our city to attend
the football game between Macon and
Shelbina, at which the Macon boys
were very much grieved to have the
Shelbina boys come to our city and
then win the game, the score being 20
to II in favor Of Shelbina.
Misses Cleo Harris and Lydia Bess,
Mr.. Frank Brooks and Willie Johns
Of Brookfeld spent Wednesday last in
our city. H.
Sunday was Covenant meeting day
at the Vine and Broadway church. A
glorious meeting was enjoyed by all
present.
Rev. T. H. Henderson preached an
excellent sermon Sunday morning.
The entertainment which was given
at the Vine and Broadway church was
quite a success.
The Vine and Broadway Baptist
Sunday school are preparing for a
doll contest. The little girl raising
the highest amount of money over So
viii be entitled to colored doll.
The Vine and Broadway Sunday
school is progressing nicely under the
direction Of Mrs. NJ. E. Brookin as
superintendent. r..
Mr.. Budd McGill Of Memphis, Tenn,
was called to the bedside of his faith
er, Mr.. 81. McGill.
The Baptist Missionary Circle will
be very pleasantly entertained at the
home Of Mrs. Matte Majors. Mrs.
Majors is IN excellent church worker.
Professor G. 7. Stocks, the profess
sor Of ancien languages and science
at Western college was called to Mo-
berly on Thursday night last to de-
liver an address in behalf of the dry
people Of that city,
Little Wantzeai Harris remains ill
ct her home. 49,. ..
Rev. B. P. E. Gales will spend Sum
day in Aurora, III. $ag
Mr.. John Wright and wife spent
Sunday In our city.
The Household Of Ruth gave their
annual dinner Saturday at the Odd
Fellows hall.
The Macon Women's Federation
III - Z ; 0
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26

The next twenty-five largest premiums
each a souvenir and a $156 credit.
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and a credit Of $125.
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credit Of 500.
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credit Of SIS.
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credit Of $50.
And all other correct answers will re-
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26

For the neatest answer we will give
the prizes in order of merit. All prize
winners will be notified, and all prizes
must be called for within five days
from closing of campaign. 1t is not
wrong to use this paper. Only one per-
son in a family can enter. All prizes
in this great publicity event will be
given absolutely free. The first beau
tiful $3.50 piano.
Every one sending in an answer will
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credit which can only be used on
the purchase of new player piano.
We are taking this means to re-
ward you for your work in placing
our name before the many newcomers
to Des Moines and vicinity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26
Distress in the Stomach.

>. mere are many people who have
oistress In the stomach after meals. y
Is que to indigestion and easily RENE
q aied by taking one Of Chamberlain
naDiets after meals. Mrs. Henry
radghan, Victor, NY, writes: "Fc r. !.
some time was troubled with head,
acne and distress in my stomach after Il
eatlng, also with contipation. Ab About
six months ago ! began taking Cham
8 Tablets. They regulated
W actlon Of my bowels and the head-
ucne and other annoyances ceased e
: Z, snort s1a time Obtainable every
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-11-26
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an will give these awards aosoute anu ~ tha
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Williams news., 1915-09-02
HE NEEDED PLENTY OF ROOM
And Was Willing to Pay for Two as One Didn't Seem to
 Serve.

During the run of play at the Cohan theater in New York last win. ter a wobbly person teetered up to the box office one Saturday night when the place was packed and de manded a good seat.
 Nothing left except standing room" [" said the box office man. Sell you standing room for 8 dollar"
 The wavering one produced dollar and went inside. But so many general admissions were grouped at tho rear that, over the intervening hedge of heads he caught only vagrant glimpses of what went on upon the stage.
 He foggily considered the situation for a spell. Then he rocked his weav. ing way back to the box office window and put second dollar on the shelf.
 Gimme nozzir one of them standin, rooms," he ordered; "can't see the show at all if you only got one."-Sat urday Evening Post.
Williams news., 1915-09-02
Provisions for Defense.

Speaker Champ Clark is for peace, but not for peace at any price. On the contrary, he is firm believer in adequate provision for defense. This. in his opinion, does not require large standing army, or "a navy equal to the two biggest navies in the world" Here is his program, as outlined in the discussion inspired by the reception of the liberty bell at San Francisco:
 'T am in favor of doubling the num- Der of cadets at West Point and of making it obligatory upon the secre- tary of war to detail an army officer to any school, college or university which will furnish minimum of two hundred students to drill. In that way and at the least possible cost we could in a few years have enough drilled men to officer a volunteer army of a million soldiers, if need be-, In fact. there would be wisdom in a scheme by which, in addition to the cadets educated free by the government at West Point and Annapolis. any boy tions might on reasonable terms be educated at those two great institu- tfons."
 He went on to declare also in favor of a "well-equipped national guard to be used for strictly national purposes" and he concluded:
 Tt seems that if little Switzerland can mobilize in a few days an army of half a million well-drilled men by means of her system of military edu- cation and discipline-the cheapest system known among men and suf1- ciently effective-we could by such ap- plication of her system as fits our case in a year or two be able to mobilize an army of two millions of well-disci- plined men at a cost which to us would be a mere bagatelle-which would be most effective insurance for this country and all her citizens and their interests.''
 This is a moderate program that will suit moderate men.-Evening Wis consin.
Williams news., 1915-09-02
MUSSEL MUD AS FERTILIZER
Organic Remains of SheIlfish Secure Fertility to Poorest and Most
 Exhausted Soil.

Consul Frank Deedmeyer writes from Charlottetown, P. B. l., Canada:
 In most of the bays indenting the shores of Prince Edward island are found extensive deposits of mussel shells, so called locally, being organic remains of countless generations of oysters, mussels, clans, and other bi- valves of the ocean, and of crusta- ceous animals generally. The shells. usually more or less intact, are found imbedded in dense deposits of mud like substance and this combination is Q fertilizer of high value and potency. It supplies small quantities of phos- plates and alkalies. An ordinary dressing of it secures fertility in a striking manner to the poorest or most exhausted soil. The shells decay slow ly. year by year, throwing of a film of fertilizing stuffs. The deposits around Prince Edward island vary from five to twenty-five feet in depth. They are taken up by dredging ma chimes worked from rafts in summer or from the ice in winter.
Williams news., 1915-09-02

Some of this seasons uIderbodices are merely pretty, and others are sim ply practical, but here are two that are both pretty and practical What is further in their favor is the fact that they are simplicity itself when it comes to the making of them.
 The seasons sheer blouses of thin crepe, chiffon and lace or net, require more than the usual attention to un- derbodices. In fact some bIouses are very sheer and very plain, merely veil ing a dainty and elaborate bodice, which Is made as alluringly pretty as possible.
 At the left of the picture a bolice Is shown, made of wide embroidery dcuncing in open eyelet work pattern. 1t is good, wellwoven piece of lawn embroidery, and the garment is edged with a narrow-scalloped edging of cluny lace. A sample of this lace Is shown at the bottom of the picture. Machine-made cluny of linen thread is cheap and will outlast, usually, the garment it trims. Another very du- able lace is shown in the torchon edg- ngs of cotton that are as durable as cluny, in fact they do not wear out:
 In cutting this underbodice, the pat tern is laid on the. houncing in such way that the front pieces overlap.
Williams news., 1915-09-02

The bodice may be made to reach only to the waist line, or with short basque below as shown in the picture. Rib bons run in castings about the waist and top edge, adjust it to the figure, and provide pretty finishing touch.
 The dainty bodice at the right is made of light pink crepe de chine and lace. It Is merely a straight strip of the crepe hemmed at one edge. A wide val or shadow lace is stitched along its scallops to the other edge. Here narrow beading and edging in one is sewed en-
 Shoulder straps of the wide val lace, edged with the beaded lace, are sewed to the body. Narrow ribbon is run through the beading to draw the bodice up about the bust, and over the shoulders through the beading to ad. just the straps. These ribbons are like the bodice and make a pretty decoration. A small wild rose made of ribbon, conceals snap fastener at the front.
 The waist is adjusted at the belt by length of fiat elastic cord, run in the hem and fastened with snap fastener
 A length about third greater than the bust measure is required to make this crepe underbodice of the. requisite fullness. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Williams news., 1915-09-02
PLENTY FROM TIME BEFORE
Old Parishioner Found Way to Cling to His Original Position About
 Miracle.

One Sunday morning a certain young pastor in his first charge an nounced nervously:
 T will take for my text the words, And they fed five men with five thou sand loaves of bread and two thou sand f1shes.'"
 At this misQuotation an old par ishioner from his seat in the amen corner said audibly:
 That's no miracle-I could do 1t myself.".
 The young preacher said nothing at the time, but the next Sunday he an- nounced the same text again. This time he got it right:
 And they fed five thousand men on five loaves of bread and two fishes. !"
 He waited moment and then, lean ing over the pulpit and looking at the amen corner, he said:
 And could you do that, too, MT. Smith?"
 "Of course I could," MT. Smith re- piled.
 And how could you do it?" said the preacher.
 With what was left over from last Sunday" said MT. Smith.-Advance.
Williams news., 1915-09-02
WALL STREET BLIND?
SEEMS TO THINK TT CAN CON. cEAL WAVE OF PROSPERITY.
country's immense Riches, Multiply ing Rapidly, Cannot Be Manipu- lated by Stock Market
 Ticker.

What is the matter with Wall street?
 This country, with nearly a billion bushels of wheat, with nearly three billion bushels of corn, with all other crops in proportion, is now about to take out of the ground more natural wealth than was dreamed of by the whole world only a few generations ago.
 This country, with the steel plants operating nearly 100 per cent full, with thousands of our other mills and factories running day and night, with the railroads once more earning liv- ing, with general business steadily gaining headway, is again set out up- on the road of fabulous industrial and commercial wealth making.
 This country, with it's sales abroad of war and all other supplies at the rate of a net foreign trade balance of $5,000,000 day, $6.000.000 day. $7.000,000 a day-certainly billion and half year, probably two bill lion 8 year-is going out of Europe's debt like magic, is piling up interna- tional credits mountain high, Is found- ing financial power incomparable.
 Does Wall street fancy that when 1t has cold feet it must freeze the great red-blooded throbbing heart of the na- tion into paralysis? If it does 1t has mental chilblains.
 Does Wall street imagine that any records of Encouragement and gloom that 1t can write on the stock market ticker conceal the tidal waves of pros- perity which are sweeping up and down this country? If 1t does it is blind
 Does Wall street conceive that the immeasurable riches of the United States, multiplying faster than the gain can be counted, can be manipu- lated or hugger-muggered or panic spilled off this favored and happy land into the bottom of the sea? If it does it is cracked.
 What is the matter with Wall street?-Washingto Times.
Williams news., 1915-09-02
XIsihIe Hoops.

The idea of overdress is favorable to voiles which show the undercolor very prettily, and one of the new ideas which was recently exploited at lead ing exhibit was materially helped by the use of voile for the outer dress.
 This idea was the introduction of visible hoop skirts. The hoops were covered with ribbon and run between the outer and inner skirts.
 Of course, the covering was plainly visible from the outside and it is said that the idea will be reproduced in lingerie dresses.
Williams news., 1915-09-02
Securing Foreign Trade.

England and Germany-particularly the latter-understand perfectly how much commerce depends on knowing the foreign customers language The United States, content for a long time with the vast home market carefully secured by outrageous tariffs. has done nothing to develop a foreign sales force. It Is a defect which will have to be remedied if this country Is going to get it's rightful share of the worlds business.
Williams news., 1915-09-02

Besides the vogue for furs and for ostrich boas which has proved fea- ture of the passing season, neckpieces of malines or net and others of silk or chiffon, or combinations of" these materials, have proved almost as pop ular They admit of much individual ity in taste and they are economical. Malinea. fragile as it looks, may be bought in the waterproofed variety and many of the light silks suffer lit- tie damage from moisture. Glimpses of three unusual neckpieces made of fabrics are shown in the picture given here.
 At the right bit of taffeta scarf, edged with 8 full ruche of taffeta, appears thrown about the shoulders. It is a simple matter to make these little ,nantles or scarfs. A straight length of taffeta edged with full box plaited ruching of the silk or a short mantellike garment finished about the neck and down the fronts with ruch1ng, is all there is to it. The edges of the ruche are left raw or clipped in points and soft ribbon pro Vides ties to be used when the scarf is brought up close about the throat. Just below at the center of the picture a very full and very wide ruche of black malfnes is made of wide box plaited ruff1e sewed to a band with a full narrower ruching above it.. This neckpiece is pretty in white and in pale colors. It seems at its best in black or white.
 Many of the short, full. neck ruffs are in combinations of black and white or gray and white. Among these short, boxplaited ruffs. of white net edged with narrow black velvet rib bon, are some very smart ones. They
Williams news., 1915-09-02

are inexpensive and at the same time elegant looking.
 A scarf of chiffon. elaborated with many rows of shirred puffs, made in white or pale colors, is glimpsed in the third picture. It is designed to add another charm to the dinner or dance frock and requires considerable patience and careful work in making. But aside from the somewhat tedious work 1t presents no other difficulties. as 1t is simply straight length of the material made fluffy by shirrings. Fig ured chiffons, showing scattered floral patterns against plain, light ground make beautiful neckpieces of this kind
Williams news., 1915-09-02
Guests Forced to Drink.

Compulsory abstinence would have seemed a complete inversion of the natural order to some of our ancestors. They believed in compulsory drinking, and in some old country mansions may still be seen, I believe, ring let into the wall of the dining hall for the pun ishment of the man who would not, or could not, drink his allotted share of liquor.
 The culprit's arm was fixed in the ring, and he was given choice of drink ing in the ordinary way or having the liquor he refused poured down his sleeve. Hence the medieval jest, "Leaving's sleeving." Chron- icla
Williams news., 1915-09-02
$1o,ooo Conscience Fund:

Ten thousand dollars was added to the treasury departments conscience fund the other day when a special de livery letter from New York, contain, ing that sum in currency, was received at Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo'a office.
 While the sender has paid double to the United States the amount he stole. yet his conscience is not satis- fled, and here's another payment" read a letter accompanying the contribu, tion.
 This is the third largest contribu. tion to the conscience fund. Some contributions are as low as a penny.