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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Harper re-
ceived word Of the serious illness Of
, their son, William, who is attending
Howard university in Washington,
d. C. Mr.. Harper left Tuesday even
ing for Washington.
Miss Naomi Harper, who is attend
ing Iowa Wesleyan, is spending \
few days at home.
Mrs. Mary Dishmoun is able to be
out, after slight spell of illness.
The Missionary Circle will give a
concert Thursday evening at the Vine
and Broadway church, assisted by
Mrs. F. B. Watson.
Rev. William De Clay Brooks of
St. Louis delivered two excellent SER
mons Sunday morning and evening
at the Vine and Broadway church,
which were enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Joe Ancell is spending a few
days in Quincy, III.
Edd Draper and Arthur Crews
spent Saturday night in Brookfeld.
Mrs. G. T. Stock is on the sick list.
Mr.. Elizurso Jackson is in the city
visiting relatives.
Mr.. John Adams remains the same
as we 60 to press.
Mrs. J. Givon, the missionary for
the state Of Missouri, spent Thursday
in our city and addressed the stud
ents Of Western college.
Rev. G. w. Cross preached two ex-
cellent sermons Sunday morning and
evening.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. G.
w. Cross is greatly improving now.
The M. E. Sewing Circle met at
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
MACON, MO-, NEWS.

Macon is now enjoying very beau
tiful Gather.
The Macon Women's club met Sal
urday, March 18th, at the home OIL
Mrs. R. Morrison. Several remarks
were made by the president, Mrs. l.
l.. Garrett, after which a delicious
two-course lunch was served. A de-
lightful evening was enjoyed by all
Mr.. ]. M. Garnet departed Tor
Chicago, ILL.,, after spending a re"
days with his parents, DR.. and MRS,
j. H. Garrett.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.

flor another week Of absence Rev
u ato as at his post Sunday a. m
1 preached to an appreciative audi
70 from Elk. 1914.
Mr Wade of Buxton is sick at the
me- of his wife at OF S. Second
eet.
Mrs. O. J. Thorpe was taken to
rev hospital and underwent an
pration for appendicitis. At pres
she is doing as we'll as can be ex-
cted.
The One More Effort club gave a
. fattening entertainment for the
ee6t of Bethel A. M. E. church,
[;cb resulted in $34 for the trustee
partment.
Mrs. Lillian Morse gave novel en-
+ainment for the stewards depart
mt which was great success.
Harry Lavalle has returned from
bicago.
Nv Ed. Milligan was called to Chi
90 to see sick relative. He re-
rned Monday.
Mrs Ford gave a mismatch So
hble for the Sunday school Wednes-
" evening, which was decided sue
SIS.
The Trustee Aid will give an indoor
chic Monday evening, March 10th,
the church parlors. Everybody
|elcome.
The One More Effort club will meet
18th Mrs. l.. D. Lowery, 9O2 S. Eighth
kreet, March II. All members are
kouested to be present.
The non-members, young men, have
kganized a society to be known as
le Bethel Brotherhood. They meet
tery Sunday p. m. and take up the
|udy Of knotty Bible problems. The
Ethel Brotherhood will also aid the
(urch financially. In consequence
ley will give their first initial en-
|etainment March 3Oth.
Mrs. Helen Brown and Mrs. Jessie
NTH planned a complete surprise on
|eir mother, Mrs. Laura Akin. Mrs.
kin attended a meeting of the One
ore Effort club and after a short
lsiness session it was with difficulty
lie was persuaded to accompany a
uple of the members to the home of
IF daughter, Mrs. Brown, when
,out twenty friends awaited her
ming. Mrs. Griffin acted as toast
istress. All present gave express
ons of love, wishing Mrs. Akin
any more happy returns of the day.
ter which a dainty lunch was served.
Mrs. Reasby is convalescent.
D. Lewis, who has been attending
ter-State school, will finish his
urse Friday and expects to return
me.
Mrs. Carrie Watson Of Traer was
e guest of her sister, Miss Helen
udson, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Marshall of An
on, Iowa, are expected to spend a
W days in the city the last of the
EEK on their way home from Akin,
c., where they have been spending
e winter.
The ladies of the Silver Leaf chap
:, No. 5, O. E. S., are preparing tc
tiate three candidates this month.
The wedding bells Will soon be ring
: on both sides of the river.
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is holding a two weeks series of
meetings, and this is his last week.
Up to date he has received over $50
new members in St. Paul's A. M. E.
church. Rev. Howard is an evange-
list of much power and is we'll fitted
for the work. His wife is very
valuable and able assistant, as she
usually organizes the gospel teams
to assist in the meetings. He has no
higher aspiration in his career except
to do this work, which he thinks is
his chosen profession. He has been
endorsed by the Ninth Episcopal dis
trict, composed of the states of Ala
bama and Tennessee, for reelection.
His wife accompanies him and they
are very intelligent and fine class
of people to meet. We recommend
them to the public.
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MACON, MO-, NEWS.

Macon is now enjoying beautiful
weather so far.
We are glad to see Miss Iona Jack
kon able to be out again, after very
severe spell of sickness.
The sacred concert which was given
by the ladies of the Bethel M. E..
church Sunday night last was very
unique.
| Mrs. Lee De Carter of Bevier,
Mo., spent Sunday in our city, the
guest of her mother.
Mrs. George Thompson of Jefferson
City, NO., passed through our ty
Saturday en- route to her home. While
in the city she was the guest of Mrs.
%. Harris.
] The Missionary Circle are prepar-
ling to give concert the later part Ut
Ithis month.
The Young Ladies' club of our ity
is preparing to give St. Patrick s
dance Friday night at Thomas hall.
The Macon Women's club will meet
Saturday at the home of Mrs. Richard
Morrison. A delightful evening is
anticipated.
Sunday was quarterly meeting day
at the M. E. church. A glorious meet
ing was enjoyed by all present: Rev:
Beal, the presiding elder, delivered
the sermon afternoon and evening.
The junior class of Western collegs
will give musical and literary COLI
cert in the college chavel Friday even
ing, March 81.
Mrs. Ida L. Garrett spent few days
Of last week in Chicago.
The Missionary Circle met at the
home of Mrs. A. McElroy on Friday
evening. A pleasant meeting was en-
joyed. Scripture reading was led oy
MIR. Michel, student of Western
college. After which some very -
teresting remarks were made by Mrs.
F. B. Watson and Mr.. Bates. The
members departed at an early hour,
enjoying themselves exceedingly we'll.
Mrs. Victoria Brassell spent a few
days of last eek in Moberly, Mo.
The Vine and Broadway SUNDAY
school is preparing to give a concert
the latter part of this month.
Mrs. A. C.. Crews is able to be out,
after very slight spell of la grippe.
We are very glad to see Miss Hazel
Nickle. out again, after spell of sick
ness.
Mrs. H. C. McGill of our city does
all kinds of hair work.
Mr.. Quay Herndon has returned 10
his home in Marceline, Mo.
While looking for a lodging place IN
our city see Mrs. S. Sherdwood,,s
rooming house.
Prot. Louis Gardland Of Gallo spent
Saturday in our city. y,
Why not subscribe for the ~
ISLANDER To ret the news.
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by subscribing now for $2.10 year.
the subscriptions will run for a full
year, no matter when you subscribe;
office.
New subscriptions received at this
or, if you wish, the subscriptions
will be dated from the first of the
year, and we will see that you get
back copies.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
Boston, Mass.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24

the home of Mrs. Joe Brown. A de-
lightful evening was spent. The M.
E. Sewing Circle.is progressing nice
ly under Mrs. Fielder Brown as pres
ident. ri,., .a.,.5 ~. .,a.a. -..~..... ...
The Vine and Broadway Sunday
school is preparing to give mass
entertainment Friday evening.
Mrs. Edvina Harris Is improving.
The Vine and Broadway Sewing
Circle met Friday evening at the
homo q w. Georgia Brown
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24

Lawrence, who asked for the interest
and cooperation of the parents. Mrs.
Susan E. Allen welcomed the ladies
to the church and told of the work
being done by the boys. Rev. H. r.
Jones told how much the D. A. RS
efforts were being appreciated by the
colored people.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
Keep Your Bowels Regular.

AS everyone knows, the bowels are
the sewerage system Of the body, and
it is of the greatest Importance that
they move once each day. If your
bowels become constipated, take a
dose of Chamberlain's Tablets just
after supper and they will correct the
disorder. Obtainable everywhere.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
For Diseases of the Skin.

Nearly all diseases of the skin,
such as eczema, letter, salt rheum
and BARRIERS itch, are characterized
by an intense itching and smarting,
which often makes life burden and
disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief
may be had by applying Chamber
lain's Salve. 1t allays the itching and
smarting almost instantly. Many
cases have been cured by its use. For
sale by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
KIRKSVILLE, MO-, ITEMS.

klkhSVlLLE, MO., AAGNAO.
Miss May Berry Is visiting IN
Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Mary Hockaday is much I'M
proved at this writing.
Mrs. Kelly Stokes has returned
from a short visit with her husband
in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mr.. Kelly Davis from Des MONIES,
Iowa, spent a few days with Miss
Bernice Appleton en- route to his home
in Bonneville, Mo.
Miss Bertha Wess has left our city
for Bloomfield, Iowa.
Mr. Victor Appleton leaves this
week for Chicago to finish his course
in undertaking.
Miss Lucille Ferman is on the sick
list.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
FIT. MADISON NOTES.

The debate given under the aus
pices of the Bethel A. M. E. Literary
at the A. M. E. church last Thursday
evening proved to be very interest
ing and was enjoyed by every one
present.
n There will be a. sacred concert
given BY the a. N. 2. Sunday school
April 2nd q
NJ Mn Il. n dersosn,S M whiting With
lone Or in M q \! Y, 4 q 4 y u
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
A Specific Against Colds.

If there is such a thing as speci-
fc against colds, it is to be found in
lie sleeping porch or the open bed
room. Next to that colnes the cold
kponge bath in the morning." says the
Youths Companion. Be as careful as
you can you will occasionally take
cold and when you do you will find
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy great
help in enabling you to get rid Of it.
Fry it. Obtainable everywhere.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24

terest Of children.
It is not usurping
any rights Of the
parents, it does
not take the care
of the child away
from the mother;
but the state and
the municipality
claim the right to
nrotnct tho ma.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
HEALTH HINTS.
A. J. Booker, M. D

Within the past few weeks it has
been necessary for us to see a great
many children who have been sent
home from school by the nurse.
School inspection of children by
the authorities is only one of many
steps in advance of the past methods
for the hest in
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24

GreenlaW Recital
Famous Canadian BassO
who was soloist with DR..
Gordon the evangelist.
St. Paul's A. M. E.ChurCh
Cor. End and Center SITS.
Thursday, April 6, 1916
Admission 25c 8 p. NJ.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
JOLIET, ILL.
In MemOriam.

Especial to Bystander.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Riggs dleo
Monday, March 20, 1905, at BUXTON.
Iowa, Gone but not forgotten. =
Viola Logan E. johnson, d.,
Joliet, Ill. q
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
,roper Treatment for Biliousness.

l Proper Treatment for Biliousness. #
10 long time Miss Lula Skelton,'
Churchville, N. Y, was bilious ana
had sick headache and dizzy spells.
1hamberlain's Tablets were the only
thing that gave hsr permanent relief
Obtainsb BE every where.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-24
A BARGAIN IN GOOD READING

A BAKIAIN IN GUUD READINU.
The Youths Companion has made
an arrangement with McCalps Mag
azine through which you can get both
publications for practically the price
Of The Youths Companion alone,
The price 81 The Companion is &. 90
4 year. The price u Mccall y fifty
cents year. You san st \ a y, TIVE q
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
WOMAN HAD TRUE CHARITY
Proves Possession of the Highest
Christian Character.

There died q short time ago n wOln-
an who never occupied, or aSpired to-
occupy, a conspicuous position in the
world but who was beloved by all who
knew her. The secret of her charm
lay in her charity-not the charity of
almsgiving, although she was always
openhanded to those in need-but the
broader charity that consists il leni-
ency toward the f~railties of others.
When gossip, even gossip not unduly
harsh, aSsailed man or woman she in
yariably met it with the one response:
well, now, maybe if you knew all
about the case you'd find the poor man.
Cor woman) wasn't so much to blame
after all"
What an insight into a Christian
character that remark conveys. And
what a lesson in Christian charity it
teaches. 1t is the Ten Commandments
in a single sentence. Philosopher or
theologian never uttered a more beau
tiful thought for mankind to ponder
over. Epigram maker never directed a
more perfect shaft.
What a different world it would be
if everyone judged the worlds people
that way.-YoungstOwn Telegram.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
SCRAPS

Britain has sO,94s Red Cross work
erS.
When first invented, metal pens
cost SO cents each.
About on~e-fourth Of the lead output
Of the world is in the British empire.
Mrs. Mary Woolsey, age twenty-five,
Of Omaha, is the mother Of seven
sons.
The French colonies produce fully
cne-half Of all the vanilla beans raised
IN the world.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
GOOD FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

Children love SINNERS Macaroni
and Spaghetti because of its delicious,
taste. 1t is good for them and you
can give them all they want. 1t is a
great builder Of bone and muscle, and
does not make them nervous and irri-
table like meat. The most economical
the finest Durum wheat. Write Skin
ner Mfg. Co., Omaha, Nebr., for beau
tiful cook book. It is sent free to-
motherS.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
GATHERED FACTS

One automobile to every eight fam
ilies Is the ratio which Will be reached
in the United States this year.
Three thousand women spend their
lives In driving and steering the ca
nal boats In southern and midland
England.
The Cuban government has ordered
all bakeries to use bread-making ma
chinery, on the ground that mixing the
dough by hand is dangerous to public
health.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

The largest sponge ever found III
from the Mediterranean. 1t was
than ten feet in circumference.
At an auction sale at the Whitman
place In Henniker, N. H., a good m
horse moving machine was sold for 81.
Next to the United States, Germany
has the greatest number of telegraph
offices and the largest line mileage
among nations.
New apparatus for filling automo-
bile tires with air automatically cuts
off the supply when the overlnlation
danger point is reached.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
4 sewing machine has been invented

A sewing machine has been invented
to stitch together baseball covers.
California orchards are piped for the
purpose OF conveying spraying solu7
ton to the trees.
Youngstown (O.) business men have
formed a corporation to build dwell
ings for workingmen.
A handkerchief for children has been
invented that has 4 secure pocket for
money in one corner.
The water of a Spanish river petri-
fees the sand In Its bed and cements to-
gethcr stones thrown into 1t.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
FROM ALL OVER

Argentina has enacted civil service
retirement legislation.
Seventy-six American cities have
public employment bureaus.
A telephone wire swings for 1,2O0
yards across the Yukon river.
Mary Cerzenak, slxty-slx, died in
wllkes-Barre, Pa. of i~nfantlle paraly-
sis.
According to a British chemist, to-
bacco ashes contain 20 per cent Of
potash.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

Tor the department II washington
the prices seemed to be abnormally
high for the great number to be laun-
dered.
Someone in the department sug-
gested that it take over the towel.
washing business itself as an expert
ment. The suggestion sounded good
to the officials, who purchased a small
washing machine, and it was soon
found that the towels were being
washed at a rate much below that
quoted. The department has within
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

gigantic pile. An appropriation Of
$309,500 is available for the building
of these features of the memorial,
which, according to Specifications, are
to be of the best granite obtainable.
Indications are that the imposing
monument to the martyred president
of the sixties will be completed months
ahead of the time stipulated in the
contract. The contract time is March,
1918, but work is progressing at such
a rate on the memorial that the more
optimistic of the officials in charge Of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
MORE HORSES THAN EVER BEFORE.

Nearly everyone believes that the horse is fast disappearing; but they are
in error. Census statistics show that there are more horses in this country
now than ever before, Notwithstanding that 100000 horses have been gathered
up by France and Great Britain and sent to the war front.
The motor car and the motor truck, while greatly increasing in numbers,
have not caused a corresponding decrease in the use Of horses. This is shown
by figures gathered in Chicago, where in the last five years motor vehicles In
creased from 1000 to $4,000, while horsedrawn vehicles only decreased from
$4,000 to $4,000. Thus $4,000 motor cars came intouse, but they displaced only
5000 horsedrawn vehicles. From these figures 1t would seem that it will be
a long time before horses disappear from the Streets
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

Wilson for reelection. Mr.. Nichol-
son is for him and Mrs. Nicholson is
against him and for Mr.. Hughes.
A number of other equally we'll
known families have divided within
the last few weeks over the presi-
Dental campaign. Among the cou-
pies which have agreed to differ as to
presidential candidates are Repre-
sentative William Kent of California
and Mrs. Kent, Mr.. and Mrs. Fremont
Older of California, Mr.. George Mid
dleton and his wife, Fola La Toilette,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

the construction are hazardng the belief that the structure will be standing
as a complete tribute to the immortal Lincoln by the end of 1917.
Already the colonnade and the outside walls of the structure are COM
paeted. The interior, mostly of limestone, is almost installed, while the eight
interior columns are now in place. The ceiling beams of bronze are not yet
in and the roof is not yet on.
Work on the granite terrace walls and the masonry approaches has been
started, and grading of the mound on which the memorial stands is being
pushed forward with all possible speed. Hundreds of worknen and scores
of teams are engaged in the work of completing this mound, which necessi-
tates extension of Potomac park in the vicinity of the memorial into the
river more than 200 feet.
Dredges are employed in the building up of the new ground, taking the
earth from the river and pfhng it up behind the new seawaH which is being
constructed for the purpose. This work means that the park in the vicinity
of the memorial instead of following the line it now does along the driveway
will be bowed out 200 feet farther into the river.
Officials in charge of the work said that landscaping and grading is one
of the biggest tasks in the construction of the memorial, and explained that
while a great part of this work has already been accomplished, it will be
weeks before the ground in the locality of the monument will begin to assume
memorial.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

the past few weeks, decided to go into the laundry business on an even larger
scale. A new and larger washing machine has been purchased, and it now
proposes not only to wash the towels o the post office department, but also
those used at the Washington city post office. This will mean that the post
Office laundry will wash on an average of about 1000 towels each day.
The department has found that it can wash and iron these 1000 towels
alta cost of not over IS cents per 100 towels. 1t is said that the bids received
by the department were in the neghborhood of so cents per 100. 1t can
therefore be estimated that the department is saving approximately $500 a
year by doing it's own laundry work, and not only has it's towels on hand
at all times, but is sure that they are thoroughly washed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
When the Home lean Lost.

"Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, "do you believe in going ac-
cording to the will of the majority"
"Of course. Everybody does"
"Then why doesn't the baseball nm-
plre try to make his decisions that way
o~ftener?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

him for their own. Two sets of teeth closed upon Mr.. Rat about the same
time, and a cultural argument nsued as to rghtful ownership. Becoming
incensed at the futity of this argument, both dogs loosened their hold upon
the rat, who scampered toward what looked to be a wall of protection, but
which was really a flock of skirts whose owners had stopped on the corner
to witness the struggle.
higher, and hastily departing visions Of dainty ank-but then, as Kfphng
would say, shat is another story"
His Ratshtp was captured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26
STATE OF MISSOURI,

I, Cornelius Roach, Secretary Of state
of the State of Missouri, hereby certify
that the foregoing is a full, true and com.
plete copy Of the one Joint and concurrent
resolution of the Forty eighth General AS
posed amendment to the Constitution of
the State Of Missouri; also, Of the two
amendments to the Constitution proposed
by initiative petition, to be submitted TO
the qualified voters of the State of Missouri
at the general election to be held on Tnes-
day, the seventh day Of November, 1915,
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set
my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the
State Of Missouri. Done ut office in the
City OF Jefferson, this 9th day Of Septem-
Der, A. d. 1910.
TSpa11
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

The girl with the dimples never both
ers about being out of style, because
she knows that the fellers will travel
nine miles for dimples to every mile
they will travel for a soup bone.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

SECRETARY UPSTATE

In the days to come, that fisherman
or ancient mariner who has not a tale
to tell of a hard-fought and more hard
won battle with a shark in an inland
harbor will have no standing in his
local community.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-10-26

Statistics cited prove that, health on.
the farm is not as good as in the city,
but many people will continue to stand
up and cheer for the old~-fashioned
farm cooking.