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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
EDITORIALS
NEGRO LABOR EXODUS CAUSES
CRISIS IN SOUTH.

West Point, Miss.-At mass meet
ing of West Point and Clay county
citizens, the labor situation, resulting
from the departure of thousands of
Negroes for the north, was discussed.
A resolution was passed providing for
the appointment of committee of
twenty to inform each labor agent in
the county that his business is ruin
Gus to the county and also to request
him to desist from recruiting Negro
labor for other parts of the country.
The labor situation in many parts Of
Mississippi is approaching a crisis.
In fact the whole of the south is being
aroused by the daily exodus of labor
ers, and action similar to that taken
at the West Point meeting is being
urged in other places. Some of the
more conservative employers advise
less drastic action.
1t is pointed out that the labor
agents have the protection of the law
and that complications will inevitably
result if the citizens proceed with the
single idea that the only way in which
they can hold their labor is by literal
ly ejecting the agents from their dis
tricts. Making conditions in the south
more attractive to the Negro laborer
will, it is said, be a more peaceful
means of forcing the labor agent to
close his doors.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
MACON, MO-, NEWS.

Miss Ella Carter is visiting friends
| in Evanston and Chicago, Ill. .:o
Sunday was Rally day at the M. E.
church. Rev. Fox preached noble
sermon Sunday morning and evening.
Mr.. Monroe Gooding, an upright
Christian gentleman and one of the
leaders of the M. E. church, conducted
the rally. Mr.. Gooding has an excel
lent voice and just to listen to his rich
voice almost brings the money out of
the purse. He succeeded in raising
$500 Sunday.
Sunday was covenant meeting day
at the Vine and Broadway Baptist
church. In the evening Rev. J. w. L.
Underwood preached a soul-stirring
sermon on the origin of the Baptist
church, taking his text from Matt.
1918.
The Deacon donation party which
was given Tuesday night by the Mis-
sionary Circle at the Vine and Broad
way Baptist church was quite success
full.
The G. U. O. F. and the H. H. will
hold their annual sermon Sunday at
the M. E. church.
Miss Garry c. Pettiford, the great
elocutionist of Ohio, entertained the
public Friday evening at the M. E.
church, which was very, successful and
highly praised.
DR.. Baker of Chicago is in the city
on business.
Charles Jackson and Louis Brown
have accepted a position in Galva,
Iowa.
Quite number of out of town peo-
pie will attend the cantata given Fri
day night.
Rev. Samuel Emmy spent Sunday
last in our city.
Rev. Winningham of our city spent
Sunday in Honeywell, where he is
pastor the Honeywell church.
Mr.. Earnest Harris spent a few
days in our city, the guest Of rela-
tives.
The Vine Street and Broadway Sun
day school will observe Mothers day.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF N. A.
A, OF C.. p.

Final arrangements have been made
for holding the annual conference of
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People in Wash
ington, D. c., on May 16 and II. Mr..
Moorfeld Storey, the national presi-
dent, will preside at the evening meet
ing on the 10Th to be held at the First
Congregational church, Tenth and G
streets, which will be addressed by
Dean VIM. Pickens and Charles Ed
ward Russell. The outstanding inter-
est of the evening, however, centers
n the presentation Of the third Spin
garn medal for distinguished service
during 1916, which will be presented
this year by Hon. Wesley L. Jones,
United States senator from Washing
ton, a staunch friend Of the Negro.
The name of the candidate to whom
the medal is awarded is not given out
until the evening of the presentation.
Last year it was awarded to Lieut..
Col. Charles Young for his services in
reorganizing the constabulary of Lii
IBERIA; and the first medal was con-
ferred upon DR.. E. E. Just for his
original researches in biology.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
HAPPENINGS TWENTY YEARS AGO
CAS- chronicled by The Bystander, April 80, 1919

shorthand classes. Miss Davis is one
Of the leading educators of the race in
the city and we bespeak for her a
glowing future.
Mr.. w. S. Tomlin has purchased a
nice croquet set and invites croquet
lovers to come and play with him.
Miss Hattie Landlord is quite sick
at her home on Eighth street. Her
sister, Miss Vie, has been ill.
Clifford Williams, one of our old
Des Moines boys, is in the city, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. McCravens.
Mr.. Williams has been in the regular
army stationed at Fort Washakie,
Wyo.
Messrs. Robt. and Charley Turner
have returned from Chicago, where
they moved last fall with their moth
err. She will also move back in few
weeks.
Invitations are out announcing thu
wedding of Mr.. T. T. Boyd to Miss A.
T. Tines, May 18th, at No. $40 West
Third street.
Rally to the Bugle CALL All the
members of the Morton Drum Corps
meet Tuesday evening, May 18th. By
order of Fife Major N. E. Morton.
First African church, School and
B streets, F. Lomack, pastor. Lords
day services: Preaching, II a. M;
subject, Lying Is Great Sim" Sun
day school at p. m. Young peoples
meeting at 7 p. m. Preaching at 8 p.
M; subject, "The Standing Of Persons
in the Christian Church and Their
Rights and Privileges AS Members. i"
Mr.. Will Valentine left this week
for his home in Tennessee. He was
quite sick.
Mrs. Geo. Hood, nee Miss Epperson,
of South Bend, Iowa, is expected in
the city for an extended visit at an
early date.
The Ladies' Afternoon Social club
will be entertained next Thursday aft
ernoon by Mrs. F. D. Jackson.
Miss Matte Plummer of Indianola,
Iowa, spent few days in the city last
week.
Bob Armstrong, the colored pugi-
list, passed through the city last We'd
nesday en- route from Carson City to
his home at Washington, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

A message from Alton, ILL.,. was re
ceived Tuesday by Mr.. NJ. Hockaday
informing him Of the death of his
daughter, Mrs. L. Maddox, who form
erly lived here. mt.
\ Uncle Geo. Toles, who recently lost
his eyesight, is still as cheerful as
ever.
The Porter Ward string orchestra
has bookings for the next two weeks
for some of the best dances in the
city. They will also be one of the
features of the M. S. B. musical the
10th.
Lincoln school, of which Prof. c. B.
johnson is principal, will close the
18th. Graduating exercises at the
Second Baptist church.
We are proud to have Prof. Johnson
elected for another year, as he has
proven himself a scholarly man. He
has been chosen by the program COM
mittee of the Iowa State Federation
to deliver an original poem at the an
nual meeting, which poem is ready for
publication and will be on sale in six
or eight days. The title of the poem
is, 1.-THE Mantle of Dunbar and Other
POEMS" Hurrah for Missouri!
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
May IL.

May IL.
A special city election for the pur.
pose of ascertaining as to whether O,
not the city wishes to purchase and
own the electric light plant will be
Monday, May II, in the various pre-
cincts.
Congressman Hull returned to
Washington, D. c., last Monday.
Mrs. Martha Bass of Sixth avenue
has been quite sick for the past two
weeks and is still confined to her bed.
Rev. w. A. Searcy Of Iowa City was
Capital visitor this week.
Mr.. John Wingo has opened up a
first class two chair barber shop at
321 Third street, where he will be
pleased to have you call and see him.
Captain E T. Banks was confined to
the house all the first part of the week.
Mrs. D. C. Barfield is convalescent.
The festival and concert given un-
der the auspices Of the Stewardess
Board for the benefit of the pastor at
the A. M. E. church last Thursday
evening was a grand success. The
drill by six young ladies and led by
Miss Mabel Morton, the solo by Mr..
Ed. Moseley and the soldiers tattoo
were the special features.
The H. B. s. R. met with Mrs. L. r.
Palmer on Thursday afternoon, and
after an extensive history day pro-
gram had been rendered they ad-
journed to meet at the residence of
Mrs. f. S. Willett, 813 Eleventh street.
Mrs. L. A. Bassfield was seen at
church last Sunday, after several
weeks absence owing to sickness.
Messrs. Charles A. Harding and
VIM. Jones left Sunday for Minneap-
oils.
Mr.. McFall of the Rock Island din
ing car service left the city last Sat-
urday for a few days. visit with
friends in Chicago.
Mr.. H. R. Crenshaw having resigned
the foremanship in the Bystander COM
posing and job rooms, he will be sue
ceeded by J. H. Tucker of Omaha.
Miss leila Davis has graduated
from the shorthand department Of the
Capital City Commercial College, and
is now assisting the instructor of that
department in giving dictations to the
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Entered at the postofics as Sec
ond class matter.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
KIRKSVILLE. MO.

Prof. G. B. johnson preached an eX-
cellent sermon Sunday night at the
Second Baptist church.
Mrs. Roscoe West is reported very
much better, after an illness Of two
weeks.
Miss Carrie Johnson was the guest
of Prof. and Mrs. C. B. johnson on
Sunday.
Mr. Sherman Ward, who has been
visiting his mother and father in Fay
cite, Mo-, has returned.
The attendance at the A. M. E.
church Sunday night was quite large.
Rev. w. R. Richardson is to be COM
mended for the work he is doing in
the interest Of the young people Of
this city.
The Sewing Circle of the Second
Baptist church is doing. nicely, under
the leadership of Mrs. w. w. Hoskins.
Mr.. Lonnie Adams, after spending
several days here with his father and
sister, returned to Oskaloosa, Iowa,
where he has been employed for some
time.
MIR. E. C.. Richards returned to Os-
kaloosa, Iowa, Sunday night. He is
planning to move his family there in
the near future.
The M. s.. Bryant Aid society will
give a musical Thursday night. Quite
a program has been arranged. Miss
Bernice Appleton, our coming young
contralto, has been assisting Miss
Stella Corsey with the chorus for the
occasion.
Mr.. Ben Richardson, who has been
ill for some time, is again at his shoe
shop.
Mr.. D. Appleton of St. Charles,
Mo-, is visiting home folks for few
days. Il
Mr.. E. Finney of Macon was a visi-
tor in our city Wednesday. .... :
Messrs. Ed Brown and Kelly Stokes
returned to Cherokee, Iowa, Monday.
On Tuesday, May 9Th, Mrs. Earl
Richards met with serious accident,
having her clothing catch fire in the
gasoline engine at, their rug factory,
inficting wounds on her right side and
right limb which necessitated some
twenty odd stitches. She is reported
resting nicely. at
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
OTTUMWA, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

The Ottumwa Pride, No. 585, will
give their first entertainment since
their organization on May IA, 1917, at
the Masonic hall. They are preparing
an excellent lunch and program for
the public. This is the new lodge Of
Ottumwa which they can boast of and
it deserves much credit to the men,
bers for it's growth It was organized
February 5, 1917, by Sir Thomas AL
len and Mrs. Maud Wilkinson, G. C.
D., of Des Moines.
Miss Catherine Myers, H. P.
Mrs. Flossie Williams, V. C. r.
Mrs. Frank Henson died Monday at
the St. Joseph hospital, after a three
weeks, illness. He was born in this
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
BiliOusness and Consultation.

For years I was troubled with bill
iousness and constipation, which made
life miserable for me. My appetite
failed me. I lost my usual force and
vitality. Pepsin preparations and
cathartics only made matters worse.
/ do not know where ! should have
been today had l not tried Chamber
lain's Tablets. The tablets relieve the
i'll feeling at once, strengthen the d.
gestive functions, purify tie stomach,
liver and blood, helping the system to
do it's work naturally.-Mrs Rosa
Potts, Birmingham, Ala. These tab
lets are for sale by all dealers. 3
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

city and is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Dolly Henson, two sons, Ralph and
Grandville, of Minneapolis, Mimi, his
mother, Mrs. Mary E. Taylor and two
sisters, Mrs. Ida Stevens and Mrs. ].
M. Brown, both Of Chicago, who ar
rived Monday, April 30. Two nieces
from Chicago, Mrs. Bayou came Tues
day morning, and Miss Garner Fowler
is expected Wednesday morning. Mr..
Henson was a member of the A. M. E.
church and of Golden Star lodge, No.
4, A. F. & A. M. The funeral was
held Wednesday in the A. M. E.
church, Rev. C. H. Cato officiating.
The Masonic lodge had charge of the
services at the grave. 1nterment in
Ottumwa cemetery.
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The proper food for one man NAV
be all wrong for another Every one
should adopt diet suited to his age
and occupation. Those who have weak
stomachs need to be especially care
full and should eat slowly and masti-
cate their food thoroughly. It is also
important that they keep their bowels
regular. When they become consti-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-16
To OUercone Richness,
Tan, FreckJes, Wrinkles

IF your skin Es uudutv Redeemed
freckle6 or tanned. dab d zitcle pure
nnercoltzea wax ON 1he face and allow
Is 20 remain over night. y hen ECZ
wash OF the wax in she morning. -Eue
ffaky. tEn0st invisible particles Of eGrHcIe
come with Is. Repeating this daily GEe
entire outer skin Is absorbed, CHr 50 grad
uas{y, there not sbe slightest aHrt ar in
c0nvs n1enCe- EEen the sta Hncrres
treck6es are affected The underlying
skin W hich forms the new ccr1 rlczscn IS
50 fresh and youth Il-Hao King you-fl
marvel ST the transform tIen- Il s the
only thing A2own to actually discard an
aged. faded. muddy or blo@cEE com
llIezioE- one ounce of n eTS6GIzaE wax
Er0cura 6te al any l~0 E&tore is sl accent
IN most cases
II sun and wind make yo.1 saslIat and
fro W. you re bound % ou3trvate wr. nasles
and crow feet Io overcome these
quickly. bathe he face solution
made by d3ssolvaag an oInca of paw
oerc1 sa&o4lte IN a half pint witch hazel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-16
sTEAnFAsr EEELL nnTNE.

The great high road of human vel
fare lies along the old highway Of
steadfazt wen doing and they who are
the most persistent and work in the
truest spirit VIII invariably be the
most cessful-SauueI Smiles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-16

The City Steam Laundry has in
stalled one Of the large Auerl-
can fiat work ir0ners to meet
the demand tor family washing
and fat work. We would be
pleased TO show you through our
plant. Everything sanitary and
ID 70 date Reid * Bollnau.
At Seventeenth street Phone
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-16

Remember, that in addition TO purity, gooc
big value, Fatimas offer you something else-the
and friendly 10 your throat and tongue. and they
feeling keen and fit even though you may sn
often than usual. geoz1~ MCz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
PRATT CITY

Mrs. A. J. McRimmon was hostess to the Bon Ami club and a few friends. After a series of games. the hostess, assisted by Mrs. R. W. Brown of Ems ley served a delicious plate lunch cen.
 Mrs. Cleveland seay was hostess Fri day afternoon to the Literary society at her home. Mrs w. o. Horton was leader for the afternoon and Mrs. Whorten and Mrs. Bates read inter- esting papers. A delicious salad plate was served.
 The Protheon class of the M. E. church, south, of which Mrs c. T. smith is teacher, held an interesting meeting Friday evening at the home of Rev, and Mrs w. o. Horton. The entertainment was in the form of school days some 20 years ago. The chairs were arranged in rows like an old-fashioned schoolhouse. The refresh ments were served in form of lunches and given the guests as they entered. Music and readings finished the even- in g's programme
 Mir and Mrs. J. M Darlington have returned from visit to Camp Hill.
 Miss Hattie and Hazel Flynn will leave Wednesday for Nashville to enter St. Cecelia academdy.
 Mrs. F. E. Meahle of Hopewel1, Va, is visiting friends and relatives here.
 Mrs. J. J. Nickel is suffering from an attack of grippe at her home on Car line avenue.
 Aubrey Turner visited his brother, Dr. w c. Turner, last week.
 Mrs. Edwards is able to be out after lengthy illness. E Mrs. D. Overton is the guest of Mrs. T. L. Waggoner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

School Improvement association was held Thusday afternoon in the school audi torium. Mrs. Charles Helton presided.
 A lovely affair of the week was the party given by Miss Mary Young and her pupils at the home of Miss Lamoyne La vender Friday evening. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors, division 117, and q few friends were delightfully."- entertained with a spend the day. party at tho
 home of Mrs. George Dewitt Friday. At moon tempting luncheon was served to 25 guests. The Methodist Ladies' Aid society will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. Belle Wren. Miss Lora Faulkner is the guest of Miss Gladys Green.
 MT. and Mrs. Roscoe Hail have named their little daughter Margaret Lois. MT. F. o. Edney left Thursday for Louisville, where he will be the guest of relatives.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. Roberts were guests
 of MT. and Mrs. Jesse Chantz the past week
 Miss Zeiderhook of Siluria is the guest of relatives. Mrs. w. A. Wilson is the guest of Mrs.
 Steve Barrett in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
SOCIETY NEWS AND ACTIVITIES TN TENE CITY AND SUBURBS

I covered from her recent illness. and is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs Harry Wheelock, for a few weeks. 1 MT. and Mrs. Jesse Wheelock and Miss Florence Wheelock of Denver, Col, are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vince lock at their home on South Nineteenth street. Miss WheelocS will remain after | her parents return for a visit of several weeks, and a number of delightful af- l fairs are being arranged in her honor.
 Mrs. IT. S. Ward will give a box party on Saturday evening at the Lyric, com plimenting her niece, Miss Madalire 1 Ward, who will be bride of next month.
 
 1 Itera Moss and Miss Della Wood will give bridge party on Monday afternoon, February ,, in honor of their cousin, Miss Madaline Ward.
 The programme of the quarterly meet ! ing of the Womans Missionary union, which will be held Thursday at the Cal vary Baptist church. is as follows: 1 Morning session. 10:30 o'clock. | Song, More Love to Thee, o Christ" l Devotional service, Mrs Hargrove , Minutes of previous meeting. Roll call of societies, each responding with brief report, naming points at-
  , Appointment of committees and other business.
 Report of district secretaries. Report of personal service secretary. Our Good Will Center" Miss Stewart. State song for the year: He Leadeth Me"
 Talk on new state motto: John xviii:3 Mrs. N. A. Barnett.
 Prayer for consecrated effort during the new year.
 Reaching the Associational standard of excellence, Mrs. Anderson. Prayer of dismissal.
 Afternoon session:
 Devotional service, Mrs. w. P. Me- Adory.
 Meeting the Needs Through W. M. W. Work, Mrs. Rosamond.
 Interesting Features of the Troy Con vention,'' Mrs Mcdonald, Mrs Dickinson, Mrs. Lykes Mrs. Bussey.
 How the Year Book Should Be Used" Mrs. Dunnam.
 Report of Sunbeam leader.
 What One Y. w. c. has accomplished, Mrs. Blackwelder.
 Prayer for our young people.
 Fifteen minutes district conferences with secretaries.
 Prayer of .dismission.
 The marriag eof Miss Katherine Leonora Reynolds and MT Charles Byron Ireland will be solemnized on Wednesday after noon February H. at o'clock, at the Highlands Methodist church, the Rev. P. B. Wells, pastor of the church, off, iciating. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. o. L. Stephenson and Mrs. J. R. Logan will render musical programme. Miss Margaret Munger will be her maid of honor and MT. Kemper of Kansas City will act as best man. Mrs. J. E. Lewis, sister of the bride, will be matron of honor, and the bridesmaids will include Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Carolyn Smythe of Memphis and Miss Mary Louise Hein- kins of Atlanta. There will be two flower girls Pattie and Colleen Ireland. The bride will be given in marriage by her stepfather, MT. Edwin Fitzgerald, and the groomsmen will include MT. Hayden Brooks, MT. Glenn Ireland and MT. Eugene Ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
CENTRAL PARK

Mrs. W. s. Hacaday and Mrs. Jack Hacaday were hostesses Wednesday aft ernoon to the Era Study club Art was the subject for the afternoon, which was peautifully given by Mrs. Drewery, with many discussions by the members. Dur ing the business session the new years work was discussed. Several musical se- lections were rendered during the after noon by Mrs. Harry Frohoff and Mrs, Charley Hamilton, after which plate luncheon was served.
 The Missionary society of the Methodist church held their monthly social and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
AVONDALE

Miss Thelma Moore entertained the Be- reau-Fidelis Sunday school class at her home on Thursday evening. Games and contests were enjoyed throughout the evening, after which a salad course was served to about 40 guests. Mrs. J. A. Wilking entertained the Round Dozen Forty-two club Tues day afternoon. After the games an ice course was served to the following mem bers: Mrs w. A. Griffin, Mrs. Edner Ho- kins, Mrs w. A. Corey, Mrs. M. D. Bishop, Mrs. R. l.. Green, Mrs. S. w. Suydam, Mrs T. B. Richie and Mrs. w. R. McDougal.
 Miss Katie Trewarthen was hostess to number of her friends on Friday eve ming. salad course was. served to about 30 guests.
 Mrs w. A. Griffin was hostess at a forty-two card party Wednesday evening in honor of her guest, Mrs Will Grif- fin of Greenwood S. c. After the game an ice course was served to 20 guests.
 MT. and Mrs. o. Robbins who have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. Foster O'Bryant, have returned to Akron.