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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-29

Electric lights have now been useu
about thirty years, but some peopi0
are still blowing out the gas.
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On the other hand, 1t frequently
happens that motorcycle rloers ai'
not hurt
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-29

1t is not difficult to make the lani'
tor believe in that rumor OF coai
famine.
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A Newport woman was fined TOT
stealing a dress which she nlo III
her hat Bet it was bathing suit
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%uSsH WdIy TeIuS6B 10 employ q
typewriter for her private correspond
ence. Perhaps she wants her epistles
correctly spelled
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-12-29

A German professor says that
cooking is lost art, but look al tne
lovely fruit salads our girlSa1f
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Harold Whenever I go skating, I
always wear cap that pulls down
well over my ears.
Ellyn-Yes; / should think that
would be absolutely necessary when
you're skating against the wind.
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increasing their pay 20 per cent. !

Our recent army maneuyers, !.
which the aeroplane was used exta
sively, proved that aviation is no lon
er an experiment but a practical 81
ence. General Bliss In his report
me of the maneuvers states that tll
value of the aeroplane for scoutin
and bomb throwing purposes wa
clearly demonstrated"
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Nav Fiuht Battles in Air, Says General Woo9

THAT it is the opinion of the military
experts Of this country that the
aeroplane in the future will determine
the victor of battle, whether on lano
or sea, was evidenced by statement
made the other day at the War col
lege by Gen. Leonard Wood, CHER OF
staff of the army, just prior to start
ing on his annual tour of inspection OF
the army posts.
81 wish it were possible" said Cen
eral Wood, "for every officer in the
army to make flight in an aero
plane with the army aviators. be-
lieve that by this means we could OBJ
tain enough officers willing to make
life study of the great possibilities OF
the aeroplane as an instrument OF
war-to make this country the fore
most in the world in aviation. We
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'oiiities or the aeroplane In warfare,
but have been handicapped in further.
Ing their study by the small numbers
of officers willing to enter the avia.
ton school. Other countries. follow
ing our lead, passed us in the appli-
iat1on of the aeroplane to military sci
ence. They have large corps of men
studying every possible phase of the
aeroplane in warfare.
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Turkey does not seem to have done
much for Europe except exist there
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New Fraternity Installed.

University of Tennessee.--Th nation
81 honorary fraternity, Alpha zeta, was
Installed at the University of Tennes-
see Saturday, evening. The local agricul-
turai society, Helios Club, which was or
ganized last year. was granted charter
sat East Lansing, Mich, in July. This
is the strongest agricultural fraternity
an the country, having twenty-five chap
ters, all Of which are located in the
strongest colleges of agriculture in the
nation, Only three of these chapters
are located in the Sonth, these being at
Kentucky State, North Carolina A. &
IA. and the one just placed at Tennessee.
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be rented to any member who wishes
to try farming on larger scale.
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;accharin in Soft Drinks.

Nashville. Following the examination
Of several samples of soft drinks from
over the state, State Pure Food and
Drugs Inspector DR.. Lucius P. Brown is
sending out warnings to dealers, advis-
ing them to discontinue the sale of soft
drinks containing saccharin.
According to Dr. Brown, fully so per
cent Of the samples examined contained
saccharin, which is prohibited under the
pure food and drugs acts Of the state
and nation, and he also says there will
be prosecutions unless the practice is
stopped
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Ez4aGt&sW hXs#eElhxN ACHES
a Chance.

Write for "GRAIN and PASTURE FARMS"
Lists Healthy country good foads ,saS
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25
GALESBURG, ILL.

The Thimble Circle was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Finney on Friday,
May 25th.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Williams are the
proud parents of a son. Mother and
babe are doing nicely.
The Garrison club was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Castleman on
Friday, May 25th.
Rev. Garrison returned home Satur-
day from Marshalltown, Iowa, after
attending the 0. E. S. He is getting
busy preparing for tag day June 2.
Sixty ladies are to assist in selling
tags. This is the first time the colored
citizens have ever had privilege like
this.
The A. L. C. will meet with Mrs.
Chas. Anderson on May 81.
The cabaret given by the Garrison
club was decided success socially and
financially. Receipts were SIG clear.
Music was furnished by the Imperial
orchestra, under the direction of Miss
Irene Fletcher.
At the Second Baptist parsonage
Saturday, May 10Th, occurred the mar
riage Of Miss Dorothy Hawkins and
Jarret Dunlap. They departed for
Chicago on their honeymoon, where
they will spend three weeks, after
which they will be at home to their
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25
BUXTON, IOWA.
lSnecial to BYstander.

The annual exercises of the eighth
grade of the Buxton public schools
were given Wednesday evening, May
9th, at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium to
a large and appreciative audience
Program as follows: Chorus, COM
bined schools; invocation, Rev. >. D.
Evans. chorus, combined schools; SAN
dalphon, Pearl Funk; Barbara trlet-
chic, Johnnie Jones; Ambulance IN the
Valley, Anne Washington; Columbus
Jacob Brown. One very interesting
feature of the program was renoi-
ton of a play, entitled "A Dickens
Revival" by the pupils OF Centra, \,
school, in which characters from wen
known books of Dickens were repre-
sented as follows: Miss Bro"naey'
Mrs. farley, Mr.. Pickwick, Sam Wei,
ler, Oliver Twist, Little Dorritt' DaVlo
Copperfeld, Nicholas Nickleby' Dom
bey and Son. Some of the pupiis
showed marked ability in representa-
ton of characters.
Eleven were awarded diplomas ad-
hitting them to the various hlgn
Glass roll-Oakley Reeves, Omega
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MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

(OpeCldl w DySIe1iluSi(
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Suter enter
tanned during the grand chapter OF the
o. E. S. Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Clark OF
Oskaloosa, Mr. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown
of Des Moines, Mrs. W. W. Gross OF
Keokuk. Mesdames Reeler and Taylor
of Mason City. This pleasant gather
ing of friends will ever remain sweet
memory OF the G. G. Of 1917.
Mrs. w. w. Gross of Keokuk depart
ed Saturday morning for Iowa City to
visit her daughter, who is attending
the university.
Mrs. J. D. Reeler of Mason City de-
parted Monday morning for Waterloo
where she will visit short time be-
fore returning home.
Mrs. L. E. Taylor will remain over
Decoration day, the guest OF he1
brother and sister, Geo. L. Suter ano
Mrs. G. r. Warn.
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WASHINGTON, ID. c.
Especial to By. .ander.)

Nopeclal TO BY. .ander.)
Mr.. John L. Thompson, Des Moines,
Iowa.
My Dear Sir: Perhaps you, as we'll
as some of our friends over the state,
may be interested to learn that the
athletic reputation of Iowa has been
very successfully upheld this spring in
Howard university circles by Ralph B.
Tebeau of keokuk, Iowa, and myself.
Mr. Tebeau has just completed his
third year as member of the base
ball team, while have upheld my high
school reputation as a sprinter on the
track team. We sincerely trust that
you will not deem US boastful for
transmitting to you this knowledge,
but we would be delighted if our
friends could hear of our success
through your paper. trust, however,
that you will not print this letter, as it
might cast reflection upon me. Pend
ing your decision. l beg to remain,
yours very truly,
Lyle s. Suter,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
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loss of many thousand dollars. Also
the Wabash depot and three homes
belonging to the whites of our city, in
cluding the beautifully located home
of Rev. St. Mark Jones.
Rev. A. L. Bird spent Sunday in
Milan, Mo.
Mrs. John Green remains ill at her
home. Mrs. Beatrice Saunder o.
Omaha, Neb., was called to her bed
side.
Mrs. NJ A. Hayden of Kirkwood,
Mo-, is spending few days in our
city, the guest of her daughter, Miss
Florence, who is attending Western
college.
Miss Fay Belle, young lady of our
city, gave a successful literary pro-
gram Saturday night in Glasgow,
NO., Sunday evening. She also rem
dered sacred program at the church
on Monday evening. Miss Belle as
sisted Prof. Louis Garland, teacher of
Glasgow school, in his graduating ex-
ercises.
Wednesday night an excellent pro-
gram was rendered by the public
school of our city.
Mr.. Edward Moon, student of
Western college, was called to his
home by the illness of his brother.
Mrs. A. J. Fox is visiting relatives
in Palmyra, Mo.
Mrs. Della Madison Of Kirksville,
NO., is visiting her sister, Mrs. L.
Houston, of our city.
Miss Louise Smith, student of
Western college, spent few days at
her home in ,Kirksville, Mo.
The Glee club of Western college
will give a program Tuesday night in
Moberly, Mo-, and Friday night in
Brookfield, Mo.
The Japanese cantata which was
given May 18th by the students of
Western college was called to Bevier,
No., Friday evening, where they will
render the cantata again at the opera
house.
Mrs. A. C. Harris is suffering with
her tonsils.
Several Macon people attended the
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MOBERLY, MO-, ITEMS.

Mr.. J. r. Romans of Buxton, Iowa,
was a Moberly visitor this week. Mo-
berly friends were glad to welcome
Mr., Romans, as he formerly lived in
Moberly.
Mr.. Birch Williams died Friday
morning at his home on McKinsey
street. Mr.. Williams leaves a wife,
mother, father, three sisters and three
brothers to mourn his sad demise. Mr.
Williams was an ideal young man,
we'll liked by all who knew him. The
floral offerings were many and oeauti-
full. We extend our heartfelt sympa-
thies to the bereaved relatives.
Miss Dora Barnes died Friday at
her home on Coates street, after a
lingering illness. Miss Barnes leaves
a son and daughter, mother and five
sisters to mourn her sad demise.
Lincoln school closed Friday with
seven girl graduates. Prof. Quinn,
principal, entertained the faculty and
graduates at his beautiful Forest ave-
nue. home Sunday afternoon. This has
been one of the most successful school
terms in the history of the school. All
of the faculty has been reelected.
Mrs. Sylvia Nelson has returned
from the bedside of sick grandchild
in Columbia. She reports the child
much better.
Mrs Cecil Harrison of Rock Island,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Dameron and Mrs.
Lula B. Moberly of Kansas City were
in the city to attend the funeral OF
their brother, Mr.. B. Williams, on
Sunday.
Mr.. Fred Anderson and son, Frank,
were called to Clinton to attend the
funeral of a son and brother, Mr..
Crusoe Anderson, of that place.
Mrs. Salisbury Of Huntsville, Mo-,
princess of Queen Esther Temple, No.
18, entertained the temple at 6 o'clock
dinner Wednesday. All report Mrs.
Salisbury an ideal hostess, and her
beautiful Huntsville home was attrac-
lively decorated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Llge Watts nave re-
Gently moveu into their new home.
This is one of the finest Negro homes
in the state.
Miss Alma Williams of Columbia,
Mo-, is having her eyes operated upon
here. We hope for her successful
operation. Miss Williams is stopping
with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Porter while
in the city.
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OSKALOOSA. IOWA

Miss Ossie Willis of Evans spent
Sunday in this city with her friend,
Miss Gertrude Cross
Mrs. Jennie Cooper, who fell several
weeks ago, is still confined to her bed.
PUNK (Andrew) Rodgers has moved
from his winter quarters in the south
part of town to his summer bungalow
on the Iowa City road. Punk has re-
Gently purchased little runabout and
says the Iowa City road is fine for his
little green bug.
After an illness of several months
duration Helen, oldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Simpson Mitchell, died Sum-
day morning of tuberculosis. Funeral
from Shorter A. M. E. church Thurs
day at 2 p. m. The family have the
sympathy Of the whole community.
Mrs. Gertrude Hoggsett Williams Of
Buxton and Wilbur johnson of this
city were united in marriage Monday
evening, Rev. Bratner officiating.
Miss Grace Coleman celebrated her
9th birthday anniversary Friday, May
18th.
Miss Marie Buckner and daughter,
Mrs. Jas. Wooten, were in Abba this
week.
Mrs. O. B. Smith of Evans was sud-
denly taken sick Sunday while in the
city. A physician was necessary. At
this writing we are unable to report
her condition.
Mesdames Marguerite Brown, Cora
Jones, Addie Clark and Jennie john
son Of Davenport left Monday for Ot-
tumwa, where they will attend the
Federation of C. w. c., which con-
venes there this week.
Rev. Bratner of Bucklin, Mo-, filled
the Wesley Chapel pulpit Sunday. He
met with the board Monday evening to
consider the proposition Of accepting
the pastoral duties of that charge. All
were favorable and he expects to move
his family here in few weeks.
Chester Frederick left Monday night
for his home in Des Moines, after a
pleasant two weeks visit in the home
of his sister, Mrs. Cassie Coleman.
Mesdames Bette Fields Of Des
Moines and Marguerite Lee of st.
Paul were over Sunday visitors in the
Noah Kimbrough home. They were
en- route to Ottumwa, where Mrs. Lee
took part on the program of the |. S.
F. of C. w. c.
Mrs. Lydia Hockeday left Tuesday
morning for Ottumwa to be in attend
ance at the I. S. F. of G. w. G.
The collector will call soon.
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CLINTON, IOWA.

Mr.. P. P. Taylor of Chicago spent a
portion of last week in Clinton look
ing after business matters and incl
dentally visiting with friends.
The funeral of Crusoe Anderson, who
was killed on Sunday, May 18th, was
held on Wednesday, May 10th, from
the Second Baptist church, the Rev. F.
J. Mott officiating, who was assisted
by other pastors. The choir from
Bethel A. NJ. E. church rendered the
music. Deceased is survived by his
widow, three children, his father, Fred
Anderson, of Moberly, Mo-, two broth
ers, Ed. of St. Louis and Frank of Mo-
berly, Mo. Interment was made in
Springdale cemetery.
Rev. Jones, an evangelist, spent the
past week the guest of Rev. w. w.
Williams. While here he assisted the
pastor in his pulpit, also delivering a
lecture on last Sunday afternoon.
Curtis and Roger Bush spent last
Sunday in Chicago.
A most enjoyable entertainment was
given on Thursday evening, May 18th,
at Bethel A. M. E. church, under the
auspices of the Mite Missionary So
ciety, consisting Of recitations, drills,
dialogues and music. The entertain
ment was under the direction Of Mrs.
Lille Wilder, who deserves credit for
her effort and it's results. A large
crowd was present. No doubt the So
ciety will be greatly benefited.
Mr.. Fred Anderson and sons, Frank,
of Moberly, Mo-, and Ed. of St. Louis,
Mo-, and Mrs. Amanda Robinson of
Rock Island, ILL.,, were in the city at
tending the funeral Of the late Crusoe
Anderson.
Mrs. J. H. Curtis is new subscrib
er to the Bystander.
Eugene Stewart is the delegate to
the Sunday school conv ention to be
held in Davenport in June.
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

Mrs. J. w. Norris, Mrs. T. II. Stur-
gis, Mrs. H. Green and Rev. p. X: Ed
wards have returned from Marshall
town. Iowa, where they attended
Electa grand chapter, 0. E. 5.
Mrs. Jennie V. Roger of Mlnneapo-
lis is a guest in the home OF Rev. ana
Mrs. E. R. Edwards.
Mrs. Eta Grant is visiting IN st.
Paul.
Sunbeam Household of Ruth, NO.
4961, will give d grand concert Tues
day evening, May 29th.
Quite a number were baptized at
Mt Zion Baptist church Sunday.
The Progressive club presented a
beautiful spoon to its PRESIDENT MRS.
/ D. Anthony, Tuesday evening, May
18th. 4,,o
Malone A. M. E. church had two
ioiners Sunday.
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ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. Carrie Nelson of Omaha is in
Abba on business this week.
Mrs. Joe Robinson and Miss Alberta
Robinson were in Abba on Sunday to
services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emily Burns of Hook
ing are, rejoicing over a baby girl at
their home, also Mrs. Virgie Burns
seems to share in the arrival of the
little youngster.
Mrs. Joe Robinson, president of the
Abba Federation of Colored Women,
and Miss Jewett Lewis of the Young
Girls Social Center club left Abba on
Monday evening for Ottumwa to at
tend the state convention.
Quite a number of strangers in AL
bia on Sunday.
Monday evening there was a social
at the A. NJ E. church.
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MONMOUTH, ILL.

The V. B. F. lodge will hold their an
nual thanksgiving sermon at the G. A.
R. hall on Sabbath afternoon.
Beauford Maupin is on the sick list
at this writing.
Mrs. Flora Hall and Miss Nadine
Doolin are attending the commence
ment exercises at Frankfort, Mo.
Mr.. Samuel Waters was in Aledo on
Saturday on business.
Rev. N. J. McCracken was in Mon
mouth on Tuesday on his way home to
Chicago.
Miss Berry of Galesburg was visi-
tor in Monmouth on Thursday.
The remains of Mrs. Florence Mar
lowe, a former resident of Monmouth,
but late of Chicago, were brought here
Friday evening for burial. The inter-
ment being Saturday at Monmouth
cemetery. The remains were accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs. Bertha
Marlowe Williams, also Mrs. Maude
Ferguson, Mrs. Wood and Mr.. Fergu-
son, all of Chicago.
The stewardess board Of the St.
James A. M. E. church had an excel
lent entertainment at the G. A. R. hall
Thursday evening.
Rev. Eugene Thompson was busi-
ness caller at Aledo on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gabe Lewis and Mr..
and Mrs Tom Patton of Galesburg
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith last Sabbath.
Rev. C. Lindell of Fort Madison,
Iowa, preached at the Calvary Baptist
church both morning and evening on
Sabbath day. 1t is expected that Rev.
Lindell will accept the pastorate OF the
local church and the members here are
anxious that he will. The church has
been without pastor since the death
of the late Rev. H. L. Forte.
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many friends in Ft. Madison, Iowa.
Mr.. E. Hubbard of Monmouth spent
Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss
E. Hurley.
Messrs. H. Crawford and O. Fletch-
er entertained thirty-fve friends at a
May party Friday, May IS, at the
home of Mr.. H. Crawford. The even
ing was spent in dancing. At late
hour a two-course luncheon was
served. All departed at late hour,
voting the boys royal entertainers.
The jolly Fourteen were entertained
at the home of Miss d. Smalley on
Friday, May 25th.
Misses A. Peak and B. Peak have
returned to their home in Missouri,
after spending the Writer at the home
Of Mrs. J. Henderson.
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IOWA o. E. S.-A LARGE ATTEND.
ANCE.

The tenth annual session of Electa
Grand Chapter of the Order of East
ern Star for Iowa and jurisdiction held
it's three days. session last week in
the beautiful city of Marshalltown, be-
ginning Tuesday morning. When the
grand matron opened the session there
were more. delegates and representa-
tives than at any previous meeting.
After the opening they adjourned un-
til afternoon, after which the various
committees were appointed and some
of the. grand officers made their an
nual reports. In the evening a public
welcome reception was given. The
Hon. Riley, mayor, with the balance
of his city council, was present and
welcomed them here. Response to the
mayor was made by S. Joe Brown, G.
M. of Masons of Iowa. Other welcome
addresses were delivered on behalf of
various lodges and responded to. This
was interspersed with music. We'd
nesday was taken up in adopting the
constitution and bylaws or code. At
night lodge of sorrow was held, the
following paying tribute to the de-
ceased from their chapters: Mrs.
Susan Holmes Of Keokuk, Mrs. Addie
Clark of Oskaloosa, Emma Heron of
Clinton, Mrs. Warren of Marshall
town, Mrs. Bette Anderson of Mime
apolis, Mrs. Maude M. Brewton of
Mason City. Thursday morning was
taken up in receiving the different re-
ports. In the afternoon voting on To-
cation Of next years meeting. Water
loo and Council Bluffs extended invi-
tations. Upon ballot being taken,
Waterloo won. The election of grand
officers for M. w. matron. Mrs. Mamie
Bland Of Keokuk and Mrs. Emma Mil
igan Of Cedar Rapids were nominated
The former was elected associate G.
M. Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. L. !
Abbey of Minneapolis were nominated.
The former won. For G. patron, Rev.
I. w. Bess of Minneapolis, R. ".
Franklin of Oskaloosa and A. G. Clark !
of Oskaloosa were nominated. After
taking three ballots A. G. Clark was
elected in a close race by R. w. Frank
lin. /. L. Brown of Marshalltown was
unanimously elected associate grand
patron. Mrs. Emma Jackson of Cedar
Rapids and Mrs. Maud Wilkinson of |
Des Moines were nominated for grand
treasurer. The latter was elected by
d close vote of seven majority and of
108 votes. Mrs. Emma Heron of Clin
ton and Clara Shepard of Davenport
were nominated for grand secretary.
The former was elected. Correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. A. G. Clark, Oska
loosa. grand conductress, Mrs. Bette
Anderson, Minneapolis. Mimi; grand
associate conductress, Miss Jessye !!
Walker, Marshaltown; chaplain, Mrs.
Emma Smith, Ottumwa; historian,
Mrs. Lulu Horn, Cedar Rapids; war-
der. Mrs. l. Robinson, Des Moines;
Mrs. Amelia Jackson, Cedar
Rapids; deputy grand matron, Mrs.
Eva L. Abbey, Minneapolis, Mimi;
sentinel, Mr.. Mosley, Waterloo; Ada,
Mrs. Roberta Bailey, Buxton; Ruth,
Mrs. C. B. Woods, Des Moines; Esther,
Mrs. Anna Morris, Sioux City, and
Martha, Mrs. T. H. Sturgis, Sioux
City. The 1918 convention will be held |
in Waterloo during the month of June.
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Road To Happiness.

Be amiable, cheerful and good nat
-ured and you are much more likely
to be happy. You will find this diff
cult, if not impossible, however, when
you are constantly troubled with con-
stipation. Take Chamberlain's Tab
let's and get rid of that and it will be
easy. These tablets not only move the
bowels, but improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion.
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IOWA CITY, IOWA.

In making out the list of candi.
dates for degrees the reporter omitted
the name of G. D. Strawn of Colum-
bia, Mo-, and the only Negro student
in the college of pharmacy. Mr..
Strawn will graduate from the college
of pharmacy during the approaching
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commencement.

commencement.
Miss V. White was compelled to go
home to recuperate from rheumatism.
She will return in time for examina-
ton and commencement.
The annual student picnic "
held Sunday at Midriver.. Mrs. Moore,
chaperon. Friends in Cedar Rapids
have been invited.
Mrs. Gross spent the weekend with
her daughter.
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schools of the state.

schools of the state.
Thomas, Layther Mease, Maggie Bur-
kett, Pearl Funk, Johnnie Jones, Pur-
cell Smith, Jacob Brown, Anne Wash
lngton, Joe Davis, George Hunt.
Class address and presenta ton of
diplomas, Prof. A. J. Hicks. Remarks,
Mr.. E. f. Mills, director.
Mrs. Minnie B. London, Miss Geor-
gia Blackburn, teachers.