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The Washington times., 1916-05-28
National Union Lipcoln's Ideal.

National unity the question around which the great
crisis history turned Lincoln placed the union point Of
Importance above question of slavery He
less thousands who fought and died under his leadership established
the United States Of America was
nation and ndvsible that local. sectional racial interests
permitted endanger existence undivided
The full vet been drawn
The idea Of economic expansion the preocupaon people
the opening and Of Western country created prob
that absorbed the peoples attention.
work for the complete Matchmaking of the United The Euro
pean has brought the surface differences emphasized
the existence of old racial ties The unity purpose our
people endangered Our citizens have tended divide
sectional groups revived Old World racial feelings
interests have led sections people championship
antagonism various European powers seemed for time
national ideal not strong enough subordinate these Earring
factors Altogether many citizens minds
in Europe They be chiefly absorbed in asking What
happen Germany Austria to Russia England?"
quit trying shape politics foreign nations
Let devote their energies and thought the building
and America America faces grave problems She
lutte unified action the all her citizens She get
until they only Americans Americans mixed with
pelse
The Washington times., 1916-05-28
Must Enroll
Early

officers of the Continental Trust Com
pany state, that owing to the great
amount of detail. necessary to the prop
err handling of these accounts. arrange
ments have been made to open not
more than ten thousand accounts at
this time. Those who contemplate en-
rolling in the Thrift Club should do 30
at the earliest moment. After the first
ten thousand accounts are opened. no
further enrollments will be accepted.
for a period Of perhaps one year.
The Washington times., 1916-05-28

As previously announced in The
Times. these merchants are giving
free check for 500. drawn on the Con-
tinental Trust Company by Its presi-
dent, Senator N. B. Scott. to every child
Of Y years or under who. accompanied
by parent or guardian requests them
at their stores. These checks are good
only as the initial deposit to start a
must be deposited before June 16.
Parents who have not yet secured
one Of these checks for their child
should go 10 one of the Thrift Club
stores listed IN this article and request
II, as the merchants are reporting a
heavy demand, and the number is limit
ed 70 10000.
The Washington times., 1916-05-28
Preparedness Prime Duty.

Our prime duty infinitely important duty is the duty Of
preparedness Une in advance when the crisis
be ourselves II cannot be true ourselves
absolutely certain that shall be false every else If
able safeguard national honor and shall
make ourselves object of and deon il stand
for the rights of Others We have been sinking the position of
China of the Ocdent and will do we'll to remember that China
pacs Cnahas only been helpless to keep Its territory
spoaon and its people from subjugaon but has
helpless TO exert the mnus degree of influence
right dealing among other nations.
The preparedness will result better organization
for all The effort organize adequately
along lines Of the preparedness movement will give
efficient performing the functions Of peace The
ton of the system against
old age which Germany rendered possible
chiefly discipline the Of order and the power
cooperation established through universal military training
n
The Washington times., 1916-05-28
Republic Is Facing
Third Great Crisis,
Roosevelt Writes
Continued from Page one.)

Continued fromP 0ne)
loyalty country be shown the event OF war must
also be shown in the far longer peace unite by the
fellowship cooperation for the education OF
children and the generations that come after may
ready for mastery over the forces nature and
development OF the highest human powers Through union
in an negated and soazed nation best win food and
shelter disease and train children for the finer
things life We strive merely for mechanical human activity
democracy oczed energy We wish conserve our
human We wish natural we are
wise keep power Of the country possession Of
the people Of the country whole II wise will realize
what soil conservation and will whole
public that the fertility Of the soil impaired really
remarkable pamphlet by Vladimir smkovich
tor probably me chief factor the fall Rome
man EMPIRE was soil impovershment and exhaustion
.s" Asks Some Pertinent Questions.
the United States nation knitted together by great national
ideal with conscious knowledge Of the things which
stand? Are its citizens ntegad into efficient body proper
ganization business corporations only private m through
their CITY, state national government? present organz
ton Of public life bring the fit into his place
ordinate the personal local. and provincial public
Has the American gpped the and
of all citizens that differences section
previous nationality away the common American citizen
ship the flag United States today symbol Of such
unity Until we can answer these questions the affirmative
cannot claim to be genuinely efficient nation.
Amercanism the vitality important issue day
means eahmaion OF our purpose to be nation the world
nal in 77e foreers into thirteen colonies each
OF which had its traditions its peculiar viewpoint
colonies differed strongly the federation tariff
walls were raised by one colony against the other
III. Common Interests of Colonies.
Washington and the group who rallied around him.
realized that these thirteen American
in common that greater thon the sum of all the
other separate interests They believed group
colonsts should its ties with
and become part Of American nation They believed
that there existed this continent the basis
be and distinct from all They
and the other patriots Of the Revolution
fortunes this IDEAL and with their
States OF America born Even then separas
not be wholly overcome and the mutual dstus Of the colonies which
cysed into the doctrine OF States rights strong
of the National Government could be developed only gradually
and the face Of absolute necessity Nationwide transportation
railroad the telegraph and telephone the necessity Of developing
industry along national lines and under national supervision
able only gradually force better organization Of National
today the
generation and social development
place.
National Union Lncoln's Ideal
The Washington times., 1916-05-28
How the pr
Account Grow

All accounts must be opened Tor
period of ten years II Is estimated
that the average family in Warrington
spends s1.ooc annually for living ex-
penses alone. The cash discount OF 80
on all Of those household expenses will
amount to 500 for each family at the
end of ten years. while the interest add
ed by the bank WHY make up nearly SO
more.
Even the rent you pay on your house.
provided you nav II through one. OF the
Thrift Club brokers. will swell your
chiid's Thrift clut' account: Because Of
the conditions In rent collections. real
estate offices give only ?% discount, in
stead OF 3e5. as in all other lines.
The Washington times., 1916-05-28
Merchants viii Add
To Children's Savings

Now comes the big feature which
every parent should read and under
stand thoroughly. Two hundred mer-
chants. all OF whom are depositcrs IN
the Continental Trust Company. have
arranged to give a cash discount OF SO,
or three cents on every even dollar
that il spent in cash at their stores
This discount II given only In the form
Of miniature checks drawn on tho mer-
chants account at the bank. Custom
ers must always ask for their cash ais
count checks ut the time OF purchase.
These little discount checks may then
be deposited on Thrift Club SAVINGS ac-
counts at the hank. where they VIII be
given credit and Immediately begin 70
draw interest the same as cash-57o.
compounded semi-annually.
The Washington times., 1916-05-28
Continental Thrift Club Bank Accounts Opened
Yesterday For Hundreds Of Washington Children

= = /, 1- ~ v. . . y
LION can you make
- your grocery Bill,
your automobile, tires.
your Wife's millinery
and even your rent, put
money into your bank
account1 Read this re-
markable article which
tells of the most wonders.
full system of home
economies. ever devised.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
WOOD FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE.

We present to our readers the pic
ture of H. T. Wood, who is a candi-
date for Judge of the municipal court.
Mr.. Wood was born in Illinois in 1877.
Came to Sac county, Iowa, where he
attended the public schools and grad
uating from the same. He then at
tended Drake university law depart
ment, graduating in 1900, and prac-
ticed in, Sac county, Iowa. He came
to Polk county eleven years ago and
worked in the state auditors Office.
Later he was the secretary to Gov
ernor Carroll and present secretary
of Governor Clarke. He stands for
equality and justice Of all people re-
gsrdless Of race or color. He is a
member of the First Presbyterian
church of East Des Moines, trustee
in that church, and also secretary Of
the Mems Brotherhood, Of which he
is an active and influential worker.
His name will appear last under the
names for municipal judges. Remem-
ber that place on the ballot, and he
solicits your support.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

Notwithstanding the general spread
of Ia grippe and sickness there have
been no deaths among our race here.
We are glad to see the progress of
The Bystander. Instead of statewide
it has become universal. Nobody can
afford to do without it. So subscribe
now for it of the agent.
Mt. Pleasant has had quite a wave
of revival meetings, with much sue
cess and many souls brought to Christ.
The gospel team from Iowa Wes-
leyan college occupied the pulpit at
the A. M. E. church Sunday evening
in the absence Of the pastor.
Mr.. S. H. McCracken received word
Of the sad death Of his daughter-in-
low, Mrs. Sam McCracken, of Min
neapolis.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
BEDFORD, IOWA.

\oPNSAssA w ~ JSS$~AA|
Mrs. Daisy Martin of Red Oak is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
Keene.
Miss Theo. Moore of Red Oak came
Thursday to spend a few days with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. J. A. Ashford, who had been
in Red Oak for few days to visit
her sister, Mrs. Martin, who has been
quite i'll, returned home Wednesday,
accompanied by Mrs. Martin.
Rev. Ewing Of Des Moines preached
two scul-stirring sermons Sunday.
While here he and his wife were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Robin
son. -. ...
The leap year box social at the
Baptist church Saturday night was
we'll attended and quite neat sum
was realized.
Messrs. Fred and Adam Johnson Of
Gravity were callers at the home Of
Miss Helen Lucas. NJ Z.
Mrs. Georgia Howe still remains i'll.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
THE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CLUB.

THE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CLUB.
On last Sunday afternoon at the Girls
Social Center at 1858 5th street. the
following communication was read from
Miss Mamie H. Burroughs, president
of the National Training School 1or
Women and Girls, Lincoln He'gnts
Washington, D. c: o,,
Washington, D, c., Feb 23' 1910
High School Girls Club
Des Moines, la.
Mrs, S. Soc Brown, Directress
NV Dear Friend:
This is to acknowledge the receipt
of YOUR package containing five Datn
towels and nineteen face towels. This
ID q Gift of the most practical kind and
will certainly add to our comfort
For this evidence of your interest
in our work, please accept my genuine
appreciation. o. with
81, ouccess and best wishes. | am
Yours for the highest Development OF
Christian womanhood.
Mamie H. Burroughs.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

ters in Clinton for the Masonic prog-
ress they have made. Bro. CulberSon
was all smiles that evening. We next
stopped with Hiram, No. 10, Of -Dav-
export, the guest of our G.. IS. W.,
John E. Bradford. Here we held the
official meeting in the afternoon, a.
all of the members got off from their
work that afternoon and in the even-i
ing reception was rendered us. The
ladies of Naomi chapter, No. l, Of the
O. E. S., with invited guests to the
number of sixty-four, were present.
There were visitors from Clinton, Du-
buque, Muscatine, Iowa, and Moline
and Rock Island, ILL.,, and to say that
we did certainly have one day and
night that will be long remembered
by those present. There were many
fine addresses from the eloquent
speakers. Those visitors present and
who spoke were Deputy Grand Secre-
tary Harry W. Rose of Dubuque, G.
Treasurer M. o. Culberson Of Clinton.
Most Eminent Grand High Priest s..
E. Walkup of Moline, ILL.,, who spoke
of thirty years as a Mason; Rev. F.
J. Mott, w. M. Of Mcneil lodge Of
Clinton. VIM. Cain, P. NJ. Of Rock
Island, Ill.,, I. P. Johnson Of Musca-5
tine, Rev. T. w. Lewis and Rev. II. X.
Nicholson and many others Of Dav-3
export. John R. Bradford presided.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
MT. PLEASANT, IOWA.

The A. M. e. church, under the
leadership of Rev. Cato Of Cedar
Rapids and the local minister, Rev.
Hubbard have been holding revival
meetings the past week and have
strengthened teh members Of the
church greatly, hoping for more sue
cess and a general awakening later
on.
Mr.. Chas. McCracken, who was
thrown from the fire wagon and badly
injured lis able to be at.his work
again. =. Z. ;, 54I1;i@
Mr.. Wyette J. Fidler, the popular
tcnsorial artist and former citizen
but nowgof Sioux Falls, arrived In
the city for IN indefinite stay. Wal
GENE to our city, Joe. I.;s
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
MACKINNON FOR SCHOOL
~ TREASURER.

We present this week the cut of
Mr.. G. E. Mackinnon, president of the
Mechanics Savings bank, who is a
candidate for treasurer of the school
board in Des Moines. Mr.. .Mackinnon
is one of the active young men OF
push and energy in our city and be-
longs to r,any clubs. He stands for
everything that is good, high and
ideal in club and in business life. He
ie one of the strong young business
men and would no doubt make a
splendid treasurer for our school
board, and 1 can present better his
position in a letter to the secretary
Of the school board, which is as fol-
lows:
"Mr. A. L. Clinite, Secretary, and
the Honorable Members Of the 1nde-
pendent School District of the City Of
Des Moines, Iowa:
"Replying to a communication from
your honorable body, I beg leave to
state that some weeks ago my an
rouncement was made as candidate
for school treasurer was then aware
you had received no encouragement
to the demand you made a year ago
for more modern and up-to-date meth
DDS in the handling of the financial
affairs of the school district. Believ-
ing the people recognize your de-
mands are just, I decided to place my
name before them with the assurance
that I will apply the same good bust
ness principles to the conduct of their
business as are applied in the conduct
of a successful private business.
"In answer to your specific ques-
tions:
"First-At what rate and what per
cent of the average daily balances in
your hands as treasurer will you pay
interest?
"Answer-1 will pay per cent in
terest on the total of the average
daily balances.
"Second-Will you agree to cash
warrants of the district and not
charge interest thereon when there is
a net balance in your hands, consid-
ering all the funds Of the district to-
gether?
my answer it: Yes.
"Third-At what rate will you pay
interest on the insurance funds?
"Answer-Four per cent.
IL can also state I am assured of
the cooperation Of several other
banks who will share in the handling
of the school boards business along
the lines here suggested.
II am sure the people will approve
this new plan, for it would be very
poor business policy for business
man to borrow money at 6 per cent on
q note if he had cash in his pocket
or money in the bank drawing but 2
per cent interest.
"Respectfully yours,
.~t.'.a &C. E. MacKinnon."
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
MASONIC NOTES AND NUGGETS.
On Official Visit.

On leaving the Capital City on
Tuesday for Waterloo, Iowa, to meet
my Wellington, Rev. Bess, w. M, and
his gallant army of thirty-one Mas
ter Masons, creature of mine less
than one year old. Really my eyes
did meet my Waterloo, for to my sur
prise this small body Of Masons
had done in less than one year. They
started out with no money, nothing.
Now they bought lot 5Ox132 feet
and have just completed large two
story hall 24x52 feet long, completely
modern, lighted from basement to top
with electric lights, with kitchen, ante
rooms, gas stove, chairs, altars and
light" over all the affairs. The first
floor is made for a store room and we
understood that it is promised to a
man to open up grocery store. This
lodge has certainly set an example
for all of the lodges in this jurisdic-
ton, even old North Star, who wan
dered forty years in the wilderness
before she purchased home. The
men are all working in peace, love
and harmony and they have accom-
plished great things by so doing. We
had fine meeting with the brothers.
They served a nice banquet about l
o'clock. We initiated one candidate
and delivered a part Of my lecture.
We found ourselves next evening
"Wednesday the guest of Harry W.
Rose, Jr., w. M. of Dubuque, No. 20.
We met most all Of the home men,
bers. This lodge is growing and do
ing we'll. We was served to a nice
lunch. Our next stop was with Nc
Neil lodge. Rev. F. ]. Mott is the w.
M, who royalty entertained us while
there. At 6 o'clock we went to the
ksll, where the ladies of Leah chapter,
No. 8, O. E. S., had prepared a ban
quet for US Master Masons and visi-
tors. It was beautiful sight, table
about forty feet long with place cards
with the name Of each visitor and
Mason present, beautiful flowers.
The banquet was served in six courses
and consisted of everything that we
knew of and many things we did not
know the name of. The visitors were
John E. Bradford, r. w. G. senior
warden, and Rev. H. K. Nicholson Of
Davenport, and Rev. w. w. Williams.
We held q very instructive and inter-
esting meet; g until 1880, when We.
was compelled to- catch the last inter-
urban railway car for Davenport. Too
much praise cannot be given Rev
Mott and his loyal biz pthers and sin
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
MR.. BARRETT HAS ANNOUNCED
HIS CANDIDACY FOR SCHOOL
TREASURER FOR SECOND
TERM

In Mr.. Barretts reply to the school
boards public letter he calls attention
to the fact that it was he who first
offered to serve and did serve the dis
trict without compensation, and he
also points to the economical and ef-
ficient manner in which the funds of
the district have been handled. Not
one cent has his office cost the tax
payers, though on the other hand he
has collected and given the district
credit for thousands of dollars Of in
terest on balance. Mr.. Barrett is ask
ing a second term on his merit and
record he has already made. He says,
''The same influences that are oppos-
ing me now oppressed me two years
ago, and GRE the same interests who
have had the school funds under their
control for nearly quarter Of cen
tury. They fought hard to avoid CIV
ing up the Office then and want back
again after only two years.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
JENNEY FOR COUNCILMAN.

We take great pleasure in present
ing to our readers the cut of John w.
Jenney, candidate for councilman of
Des Moines. He is one of the old sue
cessful business men Of the city, hav-
ing been in the grocery business for
twenty years. He was born in Clay
ton county, Iowa, in 1866, came to
Polk county 35 years ago, and has
lived in our city ever since. He has
aided and seen the development from
/: small town to a growing city, and
has never held an elective Office. He
was secretary Of the Iowa Humane
society for four years and two years
as chief of police. With the expert
ence of twenty years in the grocery
business gives him the qualities of q
business man, four years with the hu-
name society familiarizes him with
the needs of humanity, and two years
as chief Of police acquaints him with
the criminal department Of our city. j
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

A large and enthusiastic meeting OF
the club workers Of District No. OF
the I. S. F. C. w. clubs was held at
the home of the chairman, Mrs. Jessye
E. McClain on Saturday, February 26.
Practically every club in the district
was represented and strengthening
reports were made Of activities along
all progressive lines. The reports
included Mrs. S. Joe Brown, state
president; Mrs. Martha White, state
treasurer; Miss Jessie E. Walker,
chairman of social service, as well as
the local officers, and Mrs. J. B: Rush,
as president Of the home board. So
cial service was discussed by Mrs.
Frank P. Johnson and woman sui
frage by Mrs. Harvey Brown. A poll
of those present on the suffrage ques'
tion showed every woman to be an
ardent suffragist.
Mrs Jessye E. McClain, Chairman.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

We take pleasure in presenting to
cur readers the name Of John w.
Budd, who is candidate for council
man. He was born in Black Hawk
county in 1870. Educated in public
schools, graduated from West Water
loo high school and later took an en-
gineering course, from which he
graduated in 1894, and has worked
at his trade since that time. He has
worked as city engineer several years,
also had private Office as engineer
several years. He is at present the
county engineer, varied experience
with the different departments Of our
city and county would eminently fit
him to be valuable man on the city
council. He is a true friend to the
colored race, a she is to all classes Of
people, and his .,nasay friszds solicit
your support in his behalf.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
SURPRISE PARTY FOR MRS
WILKINSON.

On Wednesday evening, March /,
Mrs. Maude M. Wilkinson, H. P. of
Mt. Moriah Tabernacle, was enter
tanned at a surprise party at her
home, 223 East Thirteenth street, in
honor of her birthday. The evening
was spent with music and games. A
dainty luncheon was served at the
close. The much surprised hostess
received flowers and useful presents.
Those enjoying the affair were Mes
danes Kelley, Taylor, Walker, Mich
OILS, Dorsey, Roberts, Lee, Messrs.
Roy Walker, Anderson, Jackson, Will
kinson and Masters Teris Brown,
Preston and William Walker.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
ST, PAULS CHURCH REOPENED.

ST, PAUL'S CHURCH REOPENED.
The many members and friends Of
St. Paul's A. M. E. church will doubt
less be pleased to learn that under the
supervision of Mr.. c. C. Jackson, one
Of the trustees, the damage done by
the fire has been completely repaired,
the building replastered overhead and
the interior repainted throughout. The
trustees have also purchased new
Schiller piano, which will take the
place of the pipe organ until the new
building is erected, and have provided
new chairs and new floor covering so
that with the exception of the pipe
organ, which was ruined by the fire,
the church presents better appear
ance than before the fire.
DR.. J. A. Jefferson will give lee
ture at St. Paul's A. M. E. church on
Sunday evening on "Baby Welfare"
All mothers especially should heat
him, as well as others.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03
WILCOX FOR COUNCILMAN.

WILCOX FOR COUNCILMAN.
Mr.. Ben B. Wilcox has announced
his name as a candidate for council
man. Mr.. Wilcox is at present one Of
the justices Of the peace Of East Des
Moines. He was born in Van Buren,
county, Iowa, in 1874. Attended the
public school. Came to Polk county
twenty years ago. He worked as q
coal miner for many years, being
member of the miners union at that
time. Was elected justice Of the
peace two years ago, and had made
a good justice. Having come up
through life by hard knocks, he is in
a position to sympathize with the
common masses, and will no doubt
give justice if nominated and elected.