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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
CENTERVILLE NEWS.

Sunday was busy day at the
church. Sabbath school at $50
o'clock. Covenant at II o'clock. The
funeral Of Mrs. Sue Williams was
held at the church at o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. M. J. Burton.
The X. of P.'s held their thanksgiv-
ing annual sermon at 2:30 o'clock.
Sermon preached by Rev. Ferribee of
Buxton, Iowa.
Rev. Burton administered the
Lords supper at Mystic, Iowa, at 2:3O
o'clock Sunday afternoon. He also
administered the Lords supper for
US Sunday evening.
Quite rumber from Mystic, Iowa,
attended services here Sunday.
On Tuesday morning, May 2, &C.
Cured the death of Mrs. Sue Will
liams, who was shot by Mrs. Effie
Robinson and instantly killed. She
leaves to mourn her departure a hus-
band, four children and a host of rel
atives and friends. :.
We are sorry to learn of the death
of Miss Georgianna De Sleete, as she
was we'll known in our city as a
splendid church worker. Our SYM
pathy is extended to the bereaved
ones.
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life, a character the whole commun-
ity loved and adored. The funeral
was held from the residence Wednes-
day p. M, conducted by the pastor,
the Rev. II. c. Boyd, who paid fine
tribute to the deceased. She will be
greatly missed. A nervous break
down was the cause of her death.
The infant and only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Turner died Tues
day night May I'd, aged year and 7
months. The funeral of little Mabel
Jennie Bell Turner was held on the
following Thursday from the home
and was largely attended. Her par
ents and five brothers mourn her.
Whooping cough was the cause of her
| death.
The Christian Culture club had a
very enjoyable meeting at the home
of Mrs. Jas. Redd on Thursday of last
week. Mrs. w. H. Rhodes is the dele
gate to the Federation at Buxton the
latter part of this month. Several
members of the club anticipate going
to the meet.
We would ask the subscribers of
this paper in his city to be on the
lookout for the collector, as he is get
ting himself in readiness to pounce
upon the prey. As the cost of all
printing material is fast advancing
the publishers need all the money
coming to them. D'see?
The Misses Marie Whaley and
Helen Motifs are the delegates to the
Sunday school convention, which
| meets in Ottumwa in June.
Mrs. Mary Motifs and Helen went to
! Cedar Rapids last Saturday for a
| visit with Miss Nora Motifs, who is a
! nurse in a hospital at that place.
Helen returned Sunday night, but
! the mother remained for longer
visit.
w. H. Rhodes is the steward dele
gate to the district conference at Of
tumwa, which will meet in June. He
represents the A. M. E. church. Hayes
Crayton is the alternate.
VIM. Greenway of Muscatine came
down for a short visit Tuesday a. m.
at the Walter Williams home to look
at some other "old time" folks. Will
reports that Albert, his brother, who
went to Colorado in search of health,
is now improving very fast, and
complete recovery is expected.
N. L. Black has been the linotype
operator 1T the Democrat Office for
the past week and will be for an in
definite period.
Mrs. Walter Williams is visiting in
Muscatine at the old home.
Mrs. Frances Walker of Des Moines
came down to attend the funeral of
little Mabel Jennie Bell Turner, re-
turning home Saturday.
Beebe Gwinn saw the "high waters"
at Musactine last Sunday.
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dinner on the 18th Rev. and Mrs
Bess, Rev. and Mrs. Broyles and Mr.
and Mrs. Harding.
Rev. I. w. Bess left for Oskaloosa,
Iowa, Monday evening, where he will
attend the grand chapter O. E. S.
The A. M. E. Sunday school will
give May pole social Thursday
evening, the 18th. A good program
will be rendered.
Mrs. |. w. Bess and Miss Vivian
Smith are working daily with the suf-
frage forces of Waterloo. Let every
body vote for the women.
There will be a big suffrage meet
ing and bansuet at Bess' Chapel A.
NJ e. church on May 26th and many
of the leading suffrage workers will
appear on the program.
Miss Vivian Smith and others will
leave Monday for Buxton, owa, to at
tend the Federation.
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Dvaoh0OA

He has ocAieved ssooee' Who ~
lived long, laughed often. a"d loves
much: who has gained the trust g
sure women. the respect Of intelhsehs
usn, and the love Of little childrens
Who has filled his niche aud accom-
slished his task: who has lett me
world better than he (ound It, wnssnss
q m Improved poppy, perfect poem
u 4 rescued soul: who has never '
lAcAed appreciation Of earth's h-anu
nor failed TO sxFrsss It; whc tas -
3Sey 4 iposvd Tor the beat II Mhsrs
and EIren nv best IA had utt'sr lie
80 10 VI syAtit,n'ss ~hcse n,stus- ~
laaaa.ss tis..A Y. asanJ-s
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Clarinda Joined her husband Thurs
day. They will make their home in
! Maryville. 8
Mrs. C. c. Baker entertained Miss
Brown at dinner Sunday. E
Mrs. Eauls, Mrs. Mentzer, Mr.. An
derson, Miss johnson and Miss Brown
returned TO their various homes Mon
day morning. ~ y
The What So Ever society will
meet with Mrs. Carriger on Thursday
afternoon. %
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WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

Again we are called upon to chron-
icle the passing Of two from our
midst. On Monday evening at $3.50
occurred the death Of Mrs. Martha
Ann Burk!ey, the wife of Cha. Burk-
ley, aged 72 years. Besides her hus-
band she leaves to mourn her death
a daughter, Mrs. L. F. Phillips, who
is an invalid at home, the result of a
paralytic stroke, and a son, George,
a resident here. Mrs. Burkley was
born in Elmira, N. Y, in October,
1872 Was a member Of the A. M. E.
church and lived perfect Christian
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A Symbol of Health.

The Pythagorians Of Ancient
Greece ATE simple food, practiced
temperance and purity. As a badge
they used the five pointed star which
they regarded as symbol Of health.
A red five pointed star appears on
each package Of Chamberlain's Tab
lets, and still fulfill it's ancient mis-
sion as a symbol Of health. If you
are troubled with indigestion, bilious
ness or constipation, get package of
these tablets from your druggist. You
will be surprised at the quick relief
which they afford. Obtainable every
where.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

The Helping Hand society OF the
Second Baptist church met Thursday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Leta
Henery, % Spruce street. The sub
iect for discussion was "Woman,s
Suffrage" opened by Mrs. F. e.
Range, and discussed by members.
Visitor present, Mrs. George Mack.
During the social session a delicious
luncheon was served, consisting OF pc.
mento sandwiches, lobster salar ana
coffee, chocolate cake with gelatlne
and whipped cream.
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High School Boys Glee club, of which
he is a member After luncheon the
boys responded with some delightful
selections, which were heartily APP
plauded.
Mr.. Scott E. Jones, head engineer
for the Peoples Gas and Electric Co.
was a recent visitor at the company's
plant at Mediapolis.
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man and an active republican worker.
He has never held an elective office
before. BY virtue of his age and his
experience and his long citizenship
in Polk county his any friends feel
that he should be nominated by the
republicans June 9Th. He is in SYM
pathy with all classes of humanity
and asks the support of the colored
voter on that day. He will be abso-
lutely fair with all classes that may
come before him.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
Tablets Have Done
Wonders For Me-"

~ have been sufferer from stom-
ach trouble for number Of years,
and although I have used a great
number of remedies recommended for
this complaint, Chamberlain's Tablets
is the first medicine that has given
me positive and lasting relief writes
Mrs. Anna Kadin, Spencerport, N.
Y, "Chamberlain's Tablets have done
wonders for me and I value them
very highly" Obtainable everywhere.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

PILMER FOR SHERIFF.
The above is the cut of Geo. M.
Rlmer, who is a candidate for sheriff
pf Polk county. Mr.. Pilmer is Polk
bounty man, born six miles south of
) his city. Educated in common and
public schools of this county. He
lame to Des Moines about twenty
Years ago and entered into the brick
Ind building business in this city,
Which trade he has followed ever
bince. He is a successful business
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

The largest flower in the world
grows in Sumatra. 1t measures about
a ward across, and weighs, roughly, Is
pounds.
At the declaration Of war the Brit
ish army comprised III, 800 men. OF
whom, in regulars and reserves. 601.-
600 were in the British Isles.
Royalties on oil and mining devel-
opments. rents on state lands, leases
and fees pour in so rapidly TO the
state of Wyoming that she may soon
be in the position of not having to
raise any taxes at all for support OF
the state government. a pitiful pros
pect
There is a shortage Of matches in
France, due largely to the decrease in
the output of hOme-manufactured
goods. Owing TO this. France has been
forced to increase greatly its imports
OF matchwOOd. etc, especially from
the United States. Sweden, Italy. Swift
zerland. IndO-China and Japan.
Shocked into speech" was the word
at a recent banquet OF electrical en-
ginecrs at San Francisco, the toastmas.
ter having attached to the chairs OF
speakers a little device which caused
them. when he pushed a button. 10
arise promptly and with great en-
thusiasm."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Excellent Type Of Dwelling House.

Chimncys. with two open tirep!aces
each. v hiCh would be necessary To- heat
all the rooms. The urk"cp would b" less
and the efficiency and comfort Tar IN
excess of that afforded by open fire
places. If the situation is low. with
water near the surface. the house can
he raised higher from the ground and
the pit carried down but three feet or
so. II should be built of concrete and
made waterproof. Space for fuel
storage is provided under the rear
gallery. and there IS a vegetable cellar
under the kitchen.
Gallery and Sleeping Porch.
There is less front gallery to this
house than in most southern farm
houses. The reason for this is that.
while galleries add 10 the GOODNESS OF
a house in summer, they keep the win
ter sun out, making the house. damp.
cold, and cheerless. Extensive gal
lerieS add TO the housekeeper's work.
If house has wide caves and good
roof ventilation and is placed so that
it is partly shaded by trees, the same
beneficial effect afforded by galleries
is had in the summertime. while In
winter the sun will penetrate each
room at some time of the day. The
summer temperature within house Is
largely influenced by the presence OF
nearby trees. which, even if they do
not shade the building, prevent or
lessen radiation from the ground. The
plan, however. does provide a com
Portable front gallery. and the sleep
ing porch can also be used as an out
side sitting room. Two sleeping COM
partmcnts can be provided on this
porch by using a movable partition or
screen.
Complete working drawings for this
house may be obtained by those con
templating building. on application to
the office of public roads and rural en-
gineering, United States department
| of agriculture, Washington, ID. c.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
FARMERS URGED TO PREPARE
President of Cotton States Mer-
chants Association Appeals to
Members of Organization.

In a letter addressed to 10000 mem
bers of the Cotton Merchants asso-
citation President II. II. Ellis calls at
tentiOn to the opportunity presented
at this time to render an incalculable
service to the farmers of the South by
inducing them to plant ample food
crops. Part of his letter follows:
Never in the history of our cOun-
try have the citizens Of the United
States been confronted with a more Sc
rious situation than is presented at
this time, and no man living can pre-
dict with the slightest degree of GER
tainty what the social. political or
business conditions will be in the next
six months.
Certainly it is up to us ALL and
especially to the people of the South,
to prepare ourselves as best we can
for whatever may happen.
If our individual members will
make it n personal matter and duty
to use their influence to the utmost
limit in urging the farmers to raise
fOodstuffs this season to last both man
and beast for a full year. they will be
doing a service for their communities
that will be well worth while in put
ting the South in a strong financial po-
sition. no matter what may happen, or
what may be the price of cotton next
fall.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
IMPORTANCE OF HERD BULL
Animals Should Be Used in Build
ing Up Herd.

SO far as calves are concerned the
bull represents half the herd. If the
COWS are grades and the bull pure
bred animal descended from a strong
line of parents. he will represent some
thing more than onehalf of the herd
because of the greater power such
well-bred animals have of stamping
their breed characteristics on their off
spring. This being the case, we can
easily see the importance of getting
none but the best bred bulls.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

,E'rcpare,' hy the United states Depart
nltu' Of Agricultural
/ southern farmhouse for small
family is shown on the accompanying
plan. prepared in tn" Office OF public
roads and rural engineering OF the de-
partment The plan was developed
after extensive surveys in the south
To determine the household needs OF
families with reference To local agrl'
culture. climate, and domestic help.
The aim primarily Is to provide: 'a)
\ cool and convenient kitchen and din
ing room for the housewife; tbl bed
rooms and living room with the best
exposure; ,cD facilities for outdoor
sleeping. and I'd an easily heated
house. cool in summer and yet with
sunny rooms in winter. The materials
selected are those commonly used in
the South. Local builders should have
no difficulty in carrying out the plans.
Description Of Plan.
With the house facing south, the
living room and bedrooms will have
the advantage of the prevailing sum-
mer winds. which, generally through
out the South. are from the south and
southwest. Where the prevailing winds
vary from the usual direction the plan
can be reversed if desired, or the
house so placed that it will have the
proper relation to the summer breeZes.
The arrangement of dining room and
kitchen constitutes the chief feature
of the plan. The china closet. opening
into both rooms. saves a great many
steVs between the kitchen and the
dining room. The clearing up after
meals can be accomplished with very
few steps, dishes being passed through
on the wide counter shelf, washed at
the sink, drained, and returned To the
china closet. where they are available
from either side.
The kitchen is small. well lighted
conveniently arranged, and cool, by
reason of the facts that the range is in
a separate room and the windows on
opposite sides permit a cross draft
The distance from the range to the
other fixtures is no greater than il
most farm kitchens; and, if it were
/ the extra step or two would not offset
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
DEMOCRATS NEW SECRETARY

Normal promotion and recogni-
ton OF ability both operated when W.
r. HOLSTER was appointed acting sec
rotary of the Democratic national
committee not long ago. The change
was made necessary by the lamented
death Of Thomas J. Pence, the secre-
tary. and it is believed and hoped by
the many friends of Mr.. HOllister that
his present temporary position will
be made permanent at the Democratic
national convention at st. Louis next
June Mr.. Holister was appointed
assistant secretary by Mr.. Pence and
conducted the affairs of the office for
several weeks under the direction of
the secretary.
Mr.. Hollister, who halls from JEFF
ferson City, Mo-, is clerk of the SEN
ate committee on foreign relations, Of
which Senator Stone of Missouri is
chairman. Moreover, he has con-
Quoted two campaigns for Senator
Stone with skill and success. In 1912,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
INTERVIEWING CARTER GLASS

When is an interview not an in
terview?" was a question asked by
Washington correspondents one day
not long ago after an experience with
Representative Carter Glass of Nir.
ginia. chairman of the house commit
tee on banking and currency and one
of the steadfast supporters of Presi-
dent Wilson in the "armed-ship" con
troversy.
Mr.. Glass was questioned by sew
eral correspondents regarding the
near revolt in the house, and he used
vigorous language in expressing his
opinion of certain of his colleagues.
One correspondent prepared his
STORY" and took 1t to Mr.. Glass Ior
approval before publication. The Eir-
ginian made a few changes and later
in the evening called up the writer
and asked him to make it perdition
instead of hell" The next day, when
he saw his words in cold type. he de
MED he had been interviewed. The
n" in his indignant outburst for press
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
VALUE OF BABCOCK TESTER
Dairyng in Texas-Helps Weed
Out Boarders.

By J. W. RIDGWAY. College Station.
Texas
The BabcOck tester has been a
wonderful factor in the development
of dairying in Texas. 1t has enabled
the dairy farmer TO weed out unprofit-
able individuals. II has placed the
creameries on a practical buying
basis and has given the colleges a
method Of solving the more important
economic problems of dairying.'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
MaN II, 1915.

Severe fighting on entire front in
Flanders, allies taking offensive.
Teutons occupied four more
towns in West Galicia.
Russians advanced in southeast
GaIicia, repuIsing Austrians.
British battIeship Goliath torpe
doed in DardaneIles, 500 lost.
Italian steamer Astrea sunk by
mine.
British submarines sank seven
Turkish ships in Sea Of Marmora
Bryce commission reported or
German atrocities in Belgium.
sotha occupied Windhoek, CAPT
tai of German Southwest Africa.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Heating System.
A Few Good Hens.

1t is probably a fact that the aver
age suburbanite with a few fowls in
his back yard makes more than the
farmer with his numerous scrub fowls
and ideal range. Farmers of this
class should learn that a dozen pure
bred hens with good care will yield
far greater profits than several times
this number OF scrubs.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Facts in the Case.

Old Lady Ito drunken bcggar) -
Aren't you ashamed 10 ask for aims
Beggar IN. but only thicD 30
II when I'm thicJ full an can't work at
me (hiCI trade.
Old Lady What is your trade?
Beggar-Tm a thicJ burglar ma am
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

in the OF the one III e
poem Nobody l. where nesting lie
Chec
Isu tha $
One in
to fix
wondering what manner
had fellow however
he remarked out Of the corner OF MS
Fat:
before You'll stare up yonder long time
before getm look"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
May 10, 1915.

Allies made great attack toward
Carency and Souchez.
Germans gained near Newport
and renewed bombardment Of Dun
Kirk.
Russians beat Germans west OF
Mitau.
Germany blamed British "starva-
ton blockade" for destruction of
lusitania.
Zeppelins dropped bombs on
British seaside resorts.
Italy called all reserves back to
class of 1876.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Hiuh Art.

Here is a picture" said Neurich,
who has made his pile in munitions,
that paid ten thousand dollars for
in Paris"
You don't say" exclaimed his
friend from the tall grass district.
why, the frame must be solid gold.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
May -, 1915.

French captured Carency and
the Forest Of lie Pretre.
Heavy fighting east of Tarnow.
Russians repulsed Germans in
region Of Shawl.
American note sent to Germany
concerning sinking of lusitania
and attacks on Falaba, Cushing
and Gulflight.
Great Britain ordered internment
or deportation of resident alien en-
emies.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Practically Put.

This orator says the gOvs-
safeguards pigs better than \
children"
well. Why not" asked ns
with ferret eyes.
That's monstrous."
"Oh. | don't know. Pigs afsl
set. Children are a liability
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
May 9. 1915.

British repused Germans east OF
Ypres and gained ground toward
Fromelles.
French made notable advances
farther south.
Austrians cleared Hungary OF
Fuss ans.
Russians made progress toward
Mitau.
Collector Of Port Malone denied
Lusitania was armed.
Russians sank eight Turkish
transports.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Steak With TrUifles.

The horse has been supplltl
the automobile"
Yes. to a great extent b
horse has got on the mem
now, and don't see how The q!
bile is ever going to supplaaI
there"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Protect Farm Machinery.

Keep the farm machinery new by
paint and protection from weather
Have new plows each spring out of
the old ones. 1t costs little TO paint
the farm implements. Ordinary car.
riage paints will serve excellently for
this purpose. They are inexpensive
and can be bought in every town.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
a Careful Man.

i never saw a man So ia
catching cold as Tompkins'i1 Is
Is he really"
Il should say so. Why. rW
that whenever he takes / h
stops up all the holes in he |
for fear Of draft"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13

Walter. are you insane! What do
you mean by bringing me dish OF
peanuts when am nearly famished?"
Pardon me. sir; but when you came
in you said you had the appetite of an
elephant. so this is what l thought
would Just suit you"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
MAY 8. 1915.

French took German position
near Lens ana made big advance
along Fecht river.
British recaptured part Of Hill 60.
Germans captured Libau, on the
Baltic.
Germany declared sinking Of Lu-
sitaria was Iustifisble because she
was armed.
British destroyer Crusader sunk
by mine and crew captured.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
SUPERIOR Wisdom

What is that rudy glow /,
sky asked the visitor.
That. replied the Old reside,
a furnace making a run"
Come now. None of your $40
| happen to know that your ball
naCcs are not on wheels"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Easier.

Don't you want to be a leader of
the people?"
It's hard work to be a real leader.
commented Senator Sorghum. 1t s
usually easier to get along by jollying
the crowd"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
Pertinent Query.

There's man who never finds
fault"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne; but
is it because he is patient and for
bearing. or because he is too indolent
to notice what is going on"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-13
His Iona Suit.

You say you don't believe in those
new ideas. Could you tell me what
you do believer"
I'm sorry you asked me that. I'm
only good at telling what | don't be-
ueve."