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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20
Masonic Meetings
v,,i.o-. Away. Welcome

and A. M.-Stated communication Fri
day, April 10. 1880 p. m. Regular bust
ness. B. E. English, w. NJ; John W..
Wells. secretary.
sieNET CHAPTER, No. 50, r. A. NJ
Stated convocation Monday evening
April %, Business session. O'CLOCK
Ira A. Davenport, III. P: Johh w.
Wells, secretary.
STATED ASSEMBLY, King Solo
mon Council No. 20, r. & S. M Mon
day, April 90. 1918, 1880 p. m. Regular
business. I. T. Forbes, recorder; George
Gregory. l. NJ.
Stated coneiave, St. Aldemar
commandery, No. 80, x. T., Tuesday
April %, p. m. Regular business.
]. Z. Frederick, commander; l. l.
Forbes. recorder.
CENTRAL CHAPTER, No. 81, o. e.
S.-Regular meeting for business We'd
nesday evening, May Is, o'clock. Mrs.
Archer Walton, secretary; Mrs. Cora
Wiley, w. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20
sue 1i,ss Alarmed Them,

II appears that bugs have only been
known in England since 1900 AID.
when the poor Huguenots and other
Protestants were accused Of carrying
them across the channel One day
two court ladies discovered marks
upon their fair persons and were
panic-stricken,< Such marks could
only be plague spots. thought they?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20
A Woman Protests.

Times Republican: Is it not time TOT
someone to enter protest against
forcing pro Germans TO kiss the Amer
lean fog? Why insult the Stars and
Stripes to humble a disloyal persoi
Respectfully,
Mrs. V. J. Kraft, Hampton, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20

"Wheneyer man refuses to per-
form patriotic duty OF which he is
capable and then falls back upon the
stereotyped profession, Il am as patri-
otto as anybody he may fool himself
but not his neighbors,' says the Bur-
lington Hawkeye
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20
tions Of names and places and At
faiumanf ,f f.s

talnment. aFa39 NIX
In life as in war the will to win Is
the essential. No excess OF ability or
opportunity can fill its place. The
hoy who Wills to win thru college gets
thru. The man who wills to own his
own home gets it. The will to do is
the spark plug. Yon can't run without
it and get anywhere except down hill
Anything will go downhill. Even a
stone will slide if the descent is
steep enough. But success lies up
Grade. 1, taxes work.
1t is nothing uncommon the rise Of
Ed Meredith. The biography Of sue
cess is usually written with the same
quill 1t is the same old story over
again and again, desire to win, will to
work and the final finish ahead of the
crowd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20

Just as the state was beginning TO
hope the Montgomery county var had
smoothed its wrinMed front, here
comes the announcement that Detec-
tive Wilkerson viii be candidate for
county attorney eyclaimS the Knnx-
Vile Express. If this thing continues.
Montgomery county should be at
tached TO Mexico
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20
Member Of the A.spcia,ed Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication of all news dis.
patches credited to il or not otherwise credited
in this paper and also the local news pub
lished herein.
All rights of republication of special des-
patches herein are also reserved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

The idea of putting OFF general cleo
tons this fall sounds good 10 the wan-
bly, congressman whose term is about
to expire says the Usage News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20

The failure of Americas shipbuild-
ing program during the first year of
war was written in the book of fate
when the president named General
Goethals to do the work and William
Denman TO obstruct him in it,, declares
the Sioux City journal. 'Of course
the president did not intend that Den
man should obstruct. If he had known
Denman would do that the appoint
ment would not have been made. But
the choice was wholly political. And.
as might have heen expected. it was
wholly wrong. The bad start that was
there made has never been compen-
stated for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20

eff the people of Ireland want to
make a hit with the world" says the
Waterloo Courier, they will raise ten
divisions Of volunteers while England
is debating the CONSUMPTION problem.
This is Ireland's war as much as 1t Is
Scotland's. or Wales, aid this is her
great opportunity" the Courier adds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20

The Cedar Rapids Republican says
the airplane failure is one thing that
makes many Of US almost mad. I'VE
can see how it takes time to perfect
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20

armies aid to transport them.9 the Re-
publicai continues, hut we all do
know, or at least we do believe. that IL
some practical man had been act 10
work we could have had the flying ma
chimes that they are now calling for In
the time of dire danger and distress.
This failure is one thing which many
of us can not find excuses for"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-20

Perhaps if those coal operators were
to dig and store few tons ahead il
would help some.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-28
Y1un11er Brothers
Month-End Sales
In the Basement

Wonderful bargains abundant in these
Month-End clean-ups of merchandise left from the
Great June Sales. Included are such as
W0mens Suits, Goats and Dresses;
Womens and Children's Footwear:
Millinery, Hosiery, UnderDear;
Wash Goods, Silks Drdperies.
Bargains the like of which may not be able
to get again until war times are over-in every sec
ton of this wonderful Lesser Priced Store Within
a Store @45
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NOTICE.
Chicago. III.


Dear Co. Workers: It has been nearly
ten months since we left Des Moines,
Iowa. AS your president and as the
time is swiftly gliding by and God has
been so good to us all, after passing
through very severely cold winter safe
and secure in the arms of Jesus, and
with the beautiful incoming spring, new
life awakes in my soul yearning to do
more this year than ever before to make
our work go.
met the Kansas Board with our
Board in Kansas City, laid plans for q
great work, and the women of Kansas,
with their loyal and loving president,
Sister Emma Gaines, all in line with our
plans, we are depending on Iowa, Mis-
souri,, Indiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma,
Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, Califor-
mia, Oregon and Colorado to fall in
line.
My dear co-workers, much depends
on you. We can.do nothing alone. We
received letter from our field secre-
tary, Sister Brown, and we hope great
things from her. Our secretary, Mrs.
I. B. Frazier, is doing her best to get
in touch with each state. Please don It
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THE PASSING OF THE FOURTH
OFFICERS TRAINING CAMP.
Nv N;l1or1 n,r1o,,
BY G. Millard Burden.

by ". MlllarQ DuTuen. E4s
And even the best Of friends must
part. = So said q member Of the
Fourth Officers Training Camp, which
was lately moved to another section Of
the country, as he grasped my out
stretched hand. s.ss
Truly the men have become friends
Of mine. Friends whose memory I will
ever cherish. Never have enjoyed the
association of young men more than l
have theirs. Gentlemen always, they
were. I have been with them at work,
I have been with them at play, I have
been with them early and late, in their
squad rooms, and they were always the
same.
So, when they left, I felt lonely.
Somehow it seemed as though I was
being robbed Of friendships that were
naturally mine. Yet cit is all for the
BEST" told them.
For a week had known that they
were to leave the camp. Reluctantly I
waited. Every day held out hope that
they would be. left at the camp. Then
it came. One morning walked into
one of the barracks only to find it fore
telling that the young men would soon
be on their way. On one side of the
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turn her notices down, but send in
your portion. We ask your prayers
once a day throughout the West for
our work this year. / want to say that
with the workers we have in Illinois,
she will be on the map, 30 we beg you
again to get ready and meet us in Mon
mouth, I'LL, with your president, your
prayers and your money.
AS Iowa has the state banner for:
raising the largest amount Of money in
1917, we hope every vice-president OF
the states will try to carry out the
honor Of wearing the convention medal
which will be awarded at our meeting
in Monmouth, I'LL, July IS, 1918.
am devotedly yours in the work for
the Master.
MRS. EVA G. HICKS,
4445 Langley Ave-,
Chicago, Ill.
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room their cots We're piled, on the other
their baggage. In every barrack it was
the. same. Presently the trucks came
! up, the baggage was loaded on, they
], drove away. A quick lunch; hurried
company formation! And they were
/ gone!
Gone! All that was left to me was
] a pleasant memory of them. So, in my
thoughts, I went back into their and
my memories, to live again our yester-
days. To live them just as we had,
adding nothing, neither would I have
anything subtracted.
It was the latter part of May when
they came. They were about four hun
dred strong. I knew them all at first
sight. Although thousands Of men
dressed in khaki passed through the
s"Y' building daily, so many of which
were unknown to me, yet 1 knew the
candidates every one.
Then there were no hat cords to iden-
/ tify the men. There was only their
kindly countenances. They were pleas
ingly aggressive. On entering the build
ing, they made themselves known and
offered their services.
Their first day at camp showed their
spirit. They were playing the game,
and playing it hard. It was joy to
listen to them as they played the piano,
inspiration to hear them sing.
AS time wore on, we became better
! friends. Something in their make-ups
| seemed to attract to them. To please
them, was my delight. To provoke
them, was to provoke myself. would
have done anything possible for them.
IT appreciated their conception of life
and how to live.
But there is little wonder that they
were so jovial, so intelligent, and so
well educated, if one considers that
| they were among the most representa-
tive of the young Negro men.
There were among them soloists-one
from the New England Conservatory
j Of Music; there was young man whom
| it was hard to excel in the rendering of
! popular songs, and members of famous
ouartets; there were readers of tragedy,
humor and dialect; violinists who, prior
to their enlistment, had commanded en-
viable salaries; and there were pianists
from some Of the best Conservatives in
the United States. There were many,
so very many, young men with ability
to mix with, and lead among men,
which was much to be desired.
! It was just because of the type OF
!! men and the fact that they were play
ing the game hard, that made the. part
ing so keenly felt. How shall miss
our evening games of volley ball! My
soul will yearn for those few minutes
every evening of socializing with the
men just before taps. I seem to see
them smile as / enter their squad
rooms. I hear hush as one OF the
lads kneels beside his cot to offer his
thanks to his Creator. No, this was
not unusual So many of the young
men were just like this lad
But why look into the past7 Our yes
terdays have fed. Whittier, I know
! not. I know that only the future looms
up big. However, I shall not forget
one of these fine young men. Tonight,
! as / kneel beside my cot. shall say
prayer for THE BOYS OUT THERE as
they speed over great highway OF
steel. And oft in days to come will /
repeat, & Goodbye, good luck, God bless
you.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-28
Chronic CONSTIPATION.

Perhaps you have never thought OF
it, but this disorder is due to lack Of
moisture in the residual matter Of the
food. If you will drink an abundance
Of water, eat raw fruits and take lots
of outdoor exercise, you may be able
eventually to overcome it entirely. In
the meantime use the most mild and
gentle laxatives. Strong and harsh
cathartics take too much water out Of
the system and make bad matter
worse. Chamberlain 8 Tablets are easy
and pleasant to take, and most agree
able in effect Give them trial.
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EASTERN STAR HOLDS ANNUAL
MEETING.

The Electa Grand Chapter of the
Order Of the Eastern Star held its 11th
annual session last week in the beauti-
full new Masonic Temple Of st. John s
Lodge No. SO at Waterloo, Iowa. A
large delegation was present from each
of the twenty chapters of the Iowa ju-
risdiction, including one in Minneap-
oils.
Grand Patron A. G.. Clark called the
representatives to order promptly at 9
a. m. Tuesday morning and received the
Grand Matron, Mrs. Mary F. Bland,
who together with the other Grand Of
ficers proceeded to open in ritualistic
form.
On Tuesday evening a splendid re-
ception was rendered the visitors by
the Waterloo Chapter under Mrs. Lena
Booth, Worthy Matron. On Wednes-
day evening the ritualistic Grand Chap
ter Of Sorrow was held in honor of the
departed members, and on Thursday
afternoon were elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
Mrs. Mary F. Bland, Keokuk, Grand
Matron.
A. G. Clark, Oskaloosa, Grand Patron.
Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines, Asso-
ciate G. M. es
I. L. Brown, Marshalltown, Associate
G.. P.
Mrs. Lena Booth, Waterloo, Grand
COnductress.
Miss Jesse F. Walker, Marshalltown,
Associate G. G.
Mrs. Clara P. Harrison, Cedar Rap
ids, Grand Treas.
Mrs. Eva L. Abbey, Minneapolis,
Grand Sec.
In addition to other important legis-
lation the Grand Chapter adopted new
set of Bylaws in addition to the new
Constitution adopted last year; also
authorized the purchase of $50 worth
Of War Savings Stamps and donation
of $25 to the American Red Cross.
The next grand session will be held
in Cedar Rapids commencing the sec
ond Tuesday in June, 1919.
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NORTHWESTERN CALLED OFF

1t will cost approximately 800 per
capita to finance the trip to the conven-
ton to be held at Cheyenne the first
part Of July, 1918.
Since it was made public through the
press that Mr.. McAdoo, director general
of railroads, had decreed that all ad-
vertised summer rates should be called
off and a new fiat rate of three cents
per mile 60 into effect on the 10th of
June, I have been besieged personally
and by letter, telephone, telegram, to
learn if there would be any new excur-
sion rates established which should give
hopes of possibility to attend the con-
vention, which has been looked for
ward to with so much pleasant antici-
patton, and if these were not available,
to postpone the meeting of the North
western convention.
Hoping for favorable information to
give our women, I have kept in close
touch with the Office Of the railroad
commission governing the Chicago di-
vision, with view to giving at the
earliest moment this information. w..
At this time, the day the new rates
this source that there is no excursion
rates made public at this time and so
far as the Office is informed, there is
no knowledge of any in the near fu-
ture. I a,n given to understand that it
is the p<iicy Of the government to dis
courage travel unless it is absolutely
necessary. That we should interpret
the action Of the director general in
abolishing the summer rate and raising
the mileage to mean that we show our
patriotism by being able to adjust our
affairs to meet any emergency which
arises in the need Of prearranged
pleasures and communions at long dis
tances, leaving the right of way on the
railroads open for the transport Of SOL
diers and sailors and freight and econo-
mize in the use Of fuel, thus helping to
make an end of war and hasten the
time when we can convene in peace.
Again, when conservation in every
other line is taken as our watchword,
it seems fit that we should think twice
before we decide to expend approx
mately 800, or amout 200 per cent Of
the amount we originally intended, for
railroad fare, which amount would be a
powerful addition to the funds needed
at home to help Hkeep the home fires
burning
While we regret exceedingly the an
gle which conditions have taken, we
feel that we shall be able to show very
clearly, by taking same action in this
emergency our degree of preparedness
during the period of the war, by keep
ing our ear to the ground and observing
the signs of the time and be ever ready
to fall in line with the march "over
here,' to 60 over the top and establish
early peace with the same alacrity that
our most precious gifts to the govern
ment and to the Allies are marching to
victory Hover there take this
means Of giving the widest publicity
to our women Of the information gath
cred at their request from the powers
that be.
Joanna s. Porter Pres
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-28

The above cut is that Of Rev. H. A.
Perry and his brother, Rev. J.. B. Perry,
pastor Of the A. M. E. Church at West
Point, Ga, who are conducting great
revival at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 18th
and Fillmore streets. Crowds from all
parts of the city throng the church and
all around it every night to hear Rev.
J. B. Perry, who is one of the greatest
revivalists ever seen in this part Of the
middle west.
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Letters from Des Moines
Boy "0ver There
To his mother. Mrs. Dora Mcclure,
$50 West 1lth Street

Somewhere in France, May 8, 1918
Dear Mother, Dad, Lady Susan and
Boys:
Just line or so to inform you peo-
pie that 1 am yet alive. The Boches
haven't gotten me vet. Mother dear,
we had our real or first signs of spring
today. The sun has been shining all
day save for early this morning; looks
as if though it was going to rain. Gee,
how good the fellows did feel 1t is
the second sunshine day we have had
since our stay here. It rains nearly
every day here, those dark drowsy days,
days that give you the homesickness.
When the sun shines we have plenty Of
fight and pep. Of course we are fight
ers at all times, thank you. The sun
won t be the only thing to give us JOY.
Just you wait until we receive our
first mail from the States, that will be a
grand and glorious feeling for all of us,
especially if 1 receive some good old
home-time papers, cigarettes and can
dy. Be sure and send me some of
each some time soon. Box the cigar
cites and candy good and strong.
?. E1sAOpACA, oCUAt AOA q OAt VI AAAOl
[ am sending you my serial number.
This number was given me before left
the States. 1t is used in case they are
unable to find out my name in case Of
an accident. You are to keep it so that
if anything happens to me and the
number is given instead of the name,
you will know. Now don t get alarmed
over this, please. Remember you are
trusting God. Ny number is 1402S41.
Put it down somewhere for ready refer
ence, in the family bible or a note book
Of some kind.
Mother, dear, how are the folks. I
suppose Dad is sitting on the porch in
the evenings smoking himself sick,
while Lady Susan is doing her bit at
eating ice cream, while the kids are
doing Center street in big league fash
ion. Whatever you do, folks, keep
cheerful at all times, please. Give my
regards to all my friends. Ask them
to pray for me that I may return to
you and the folks. ..se
Be good, God bless all Of you and
pray for me.
Your Sammy Son,
LLOYD
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TO HIS BROTHER PHIL.

TO HIS BROTHER PHIL.
Don t forget the papers.
Somewhere in France, May 6, 1918.
Dear Kid Brother: Al
Well, Kid, you are lucky cuss to
have two big brothers in Europe doing
"our family bit'' toward getting rid
of Kaiser Bill.' First of all, want
to tell you Kid is this, if one should ask
you just what you are doing to help
win this war, just give them this little
tip, or ask them this question, How
many brothers have you in France9
have two "over there I am quite
sure that will hold them for awhile.
Well what is the dope around D. NJ
l suppose they are having the old park
dances and everything and Of course
you are doing your stuff right along
with the crowd. Well, young fellow,
while you are doing your stuff with the
ing something Of you besides playing
and good times. It is about time you
are getting bit serious about life and
quit taking it as joke. You are the
only kid at home now and the folks are
expecting great things of you. Show
them you have the goods. Show them
you are all wool and no cotton. Do
everything to please them, don't gi i've
them any back talk, tell the truth if it
hurts, go to bed at nights and get
your rest, don It touch booze, it is all
right in its place and it's place is in
hell; and last of all, be man, just
three letters, MAN, be man at all
times. Continue to pray and pray
hard for your brothers return.
Say, Kid, that was some picture Of
you fellows. It just arrived in time,
just day before 1 got on the boat. I
have shown it to several fellows and
they think you and Joseph are just the
ticket. BY the by, Kid, saw Willie
Woods upon arriving over here. He is
also somewhere in France. He is in a
harbor battalion or stevedores. Engn-
neers are what they call themselves.
Some call it quartermaster. He tried
his best to get in our outfit but did not
have any luck. I also saw Redell Glib
son. He wanted to get with us also.
Now, Kid, when you write me give
me all the dope. / certainly hope your
finger is much better by now.
Must close Be good to the folks
and remember the don It's I gave you.
s'Be man.
Pray for us. Stay at home.
Your big brother,
LLOYD.
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Subscribe for the Bystander.
Jewish Armies conserIpted

Jewish ArnSS0 C0H0CTSpSeO
On the approach of an enemy the;
Jewish army was recruited by con-
scription made from the tribes under
the direction of mustermaster, by
whom also the officers were appointed.
The army was divided into thousands,
and hundreds under their respective
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Rev. j. B. Perry is to preach at Beth.
el Park, 10th and Fillmore Sts., July 4th
II a. M, from the subject, "Dry Bones
in the Valley" by special request
Miss M. Ovington White of New York
organizer of N. A. A. G. P, will speak
at 3 p. m.
Rev J. B. Perry will preach Sunday
evening, June 80, at 8 o. clock at CORN
THAN Baptist Church, 18th and Linden
SITS. Come early in order to get seat.
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Edward Chambers, Director.
Washington, June 18, 1918.

Mrs. Joanna Snowden-P Porter, President,
N. w. Federation Colored Women 3
Clubs, No. 1902 Rhodes Avenue,
Chicago, III.
Dear Madam -
This will acknowledge receipt Of your
letter of the 11th instant addressed to
the director general Of railroads.
The action taken by your organiza-
ton, as evidenced by the copy Of reso-
lutions which you sent to me, indicates
a very commendable attitude and the
railroad administration desires to ex-
press its appreciation.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) Gerrit Forte,
e.. Assistant Director.
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To Prevent Belching.

Make regular habit of eating slow
Iy, masticate your food thoroughly, and
you may have no further trouble. If
you should, take one of Chamberlain Is
Tablets Immediately after supper.
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NORTHWESTERN FEDERATION
COLORED WOMEN's CLUBS
CALLED OFF.

United States Railroad Administration
w. G. McAdoo, Director General.
Interstate Commerce Building.
Division of Traffic,
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