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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

past week.
number of our people attended the
Roosevelt memorial services at Kings
theater on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. G. A. Davis had Friday after
noon surviving visitors in honor Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Davis before leaving for
Elko, Nevada
The Abba young people gave sur.
prise ON Miss, Mildred English Friday
evening.
Mr.. Laurence Butler is Des Moines
visitor over Sunday.
Rev. J. w. Dowden has accepted.
Mrs. B. r. Lewis received word from
her daughter, Mrs. James T. Anderson,
of Buffalo, N. Y, stating taht her hus-
band IS father, Mr.. G. T. Anderson, had
passed away Saturday at II p. m. in
Chicago, ILL.,, after a brief illness. Mr..
James Il. Anderson was with his father
during his illness and at the time of his
death, The remains were taken to Buff
falo for burial.
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ALBA NEWS,

Mr.. w. G.. Davis and Mrs. Addie
Davis and Miss Mildred English Of Ar
kansas City, Kansas, who have been in
Abba for month, left Abba on Satur-
day morning for Virgins, Colo, where
Mrs. w. G.. Davis has forty acres Of
land joining his brother, Mr.. Wallace
M. Davis. He will spend a few weeks
in Virgins and Denver on business and
then leave for Elko, Nevada.
The evangelist, Mrs. Smith, will hold
"a series of meetings at the A. M. E.
church for the past week; three con-
verts.
A number Of strangers in town this
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

, Wednesday, Feb. 5, and was buried last
Friday the 7th from Bethel A. M. r.
church with Rev. s. B. Moore officiating.
The Willing Workers Club gave a
very FIVE concert at which very pleas
ing program was rendered by The mem
bers. This club is one which is COM
posed wholly of young folks, under the
supervision of mother matron. The
club has ever since it's origin been noted
for nothing but success. Last Friday
night the 7th they demonstrated their
energy Of working by clearing $32 for
!. . the benefit of the trustees.
Under the new line of officers OF the
Christian Endeavor the league is pro-
! pressing rapidly. Sunday programs are
being rendered in addition to the study
Of the league topic.
Mrs. Washington is very sick. Friends
are beginning to feel vague toward her
recovery.
Mrs. o. South is still improving.
Mrs. johnson, the regular reporter, is
quite well at this writing and will
probably take her position as news
writer soon.
Mr.. Bradberry is still in the hospital,
rapidly improving.
Mrs. Hawkins is still on the sick list
in the Mercy hospital. Her many
friends wish her speedy recovery.
Mrs. Della Marshall and aunt are re-
covering from their past illness quite
rapidly, being able at present to sit up
and move around.
Rev. Samuel Shelton, noted Evan
eelist, is about to pitch battle against
sin. beginning Sunday the 10th, at
Bethel A. M. E. church. He will con on
time his meetings until the 2sth and
longer if it warrants it. Rev. skeleton =
believed to be a very able preacher ana
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
KEoKuK, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.

Especial to ByStander.)
Rev, Waters certainly preached SOU
st;rring sermon both morning and even
ing.
The members who are missing theil
class meetings are missing a real treat
Every class is growing in interest anG
finance. Your leaders are looking fol
you.
The Sunday school is growing might
ily in attendance and we can see the
reason why. When we stop to look and
see who is at the head of this great de-
partment of Bethel A. M. E. church we
would say, no wonder! Mr.. A. w. Drain
is certainly high class superintendent
and man fitted for the place. Mrs
Lena B. Porter has bene on the sick list
for week, but at this writing she is
able to be out again. Sister Anna
Penix is on the sick list again. Her
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hickey, of 4729
Evans Ave, Chicago, was summoned to
her bedside. She arrived Saturday even.
ing on the o'clock train, Feb. 8.
At Bethel A. M, E. church Sunday
afternoon, Feb. 8, avery interesting
memorial service was held in honor of
ex-President Roosevelt, and Paul Lau-
renee Dunbar, DR.. T. II. Philips spoke
on the life Of Roosevelt as president.
Rev. G. r. Water, Roosevelt as Rough
Rider. A. w. Drain, Roosevelt as a
Statesman. Mrs Selby Johnson, Roose-
velt's Home Life. Mr.. F. S. Johnson
spoke on the life Of Dunbar. The two
choirs jointly, Bethel and Pilgrims Rest,
furnished music for the occasion. Rev.
J. Sturling Moore officiated as Master
of ceremonies. Mrs, Everett Holmes is
back from Quincy again and is ready
to take up her work again in the church
as president of Stewardess Board No. 2.
The Sewing Circle held their meeting
at the residence Of Mrs. Brown, 1928
Franklin St., Friday. afternoon, and a
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

lima Ave. She was born in Merietta,
Ga, Sept. 90, 1885. She is survived by
her parents, husband, 4 sister. Mrs. s.
w. Stratton, and niece, Estella, of this
city; three brothers, I. r. Penney of
Philadelphia, H. B. Penney of Edge
wood, Nd, and z. NJ. Penney, with the
American army in France. Funeral
services were held at the Stratton home
with Rev. Leroy Woolrich officiating,
Monday afternoon. Union Memorial
choir rendered music and the last piano
selection ever played by deceased was
played by Miss Vera Carter. Mrs.
Curry sang solo.
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splendid evening was enjoyed by all.
A two course luncheon was served by
the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Townsend re-
turned from Fort Madison.
Mrs. Julia Benthon is on this week g
sick list.
The Carnation Club members were en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. A.lB. Fox
and brother, Mr.. w. A. Frye. There
were 81 members present and a sump-
tuous two course lunch was served. The
next meeting will be with Mr.. and MIS-.
Daryle Harris, Feb. 18.
Miss Anna Robinson, Mrs. Anna Mott,
Mrs. Eliza Scott, Mrs. Luclla Bryant,
Misses Bessie and Virgie Stuart and
Mrs. Zula spates returned from Fort
Madison, where they attended party.
The Self Culture Club met with Mrs.
H. T. Craig. Mrs. G. R. Waters and
daughter, Mrs. G. NJ. Jackson, were
guests. The. next J, Getting will be w1th
Mrs. A. w. Drain, Feb. %.
Messrs. Norman Brown, Ralph Fields,
Willie Stuart, Luther Hardin, john
Cheney, Harvey and Benz. Toomes'
Theodore Riley and Annis Brown at
tended a party given in Fort Madison
last week.
Miss Madah Lewis was in Fort Madl-
son last week.
Mrs. w. II. Taylor, Mrs. G. R. Waters,
Mrs. Lena B. Porter, Mrs. Mary Fields
We're initiated Monday evening and are
now members Of the Morning Star, a
very prosperous club Of this city.
Miss Viola Scott has returned from
Fort Madison, where she visited her
aunt.
Don't forget to hear the concert
band at Bethel A.. NJ. E. March 8.
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Mrs. w. A. Bailey Of Washington, D..
c., who was brought here some time ago
by a sister and mother critically i'll,
died last Friday, Feb. z. Her husband
was in Washington, D. c., employed by
the government, and started for the
bedside Of his wife, but owing to
freight wreck on the road was detained
fourteen hours enroute, entering the
home Of Mrs. Bailey's sister, Mrs: 8. w.
stratton, only with time enough to get
the last look at her face before the
casket was closed to be taken to the
cemetery.
Mrs. Bailey was the daughter Of Rev.
and Mrs. E. j. Penney, 164s No. Caro-
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subscribers for the Bystander. Read
the news and tell others. It will please
you.
Mr.. Wiley Taylor left for his home in
Canton, No..
Mrs. ELAN Oliver still remains sick
at her home, but is somewhat better as
we go to press.
Mrs. j. w. L. Underwood entertained
the Sewing Circle last Friday. A de-
lightoful time was spent. After bust
ness was discussed, a dainty lunch was
served. Also the church ladies surprised
the hostess by donating her many useful
things in canned goods and things too
numerous. After an early hour de
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
MASON CITY ITEMS.

Mrs. D. C. Harris is able to be up
about her home, although quite weak
yet. -s s.,--.. @......@ .@.-..
Come to Christ, is the slogan of the
new Vice Combat Club, organized by
the Christian people of Mason City last
Sunday, or go to "Devil' IS Isle" or
some other seaport, at any rate get
away from Mason City. We don It want
the disreputable element here and this
club will not tolerate them.
The centenary movement is still
spreading among our people and bids
fair to go over the top. .
Mr. John Roberts and little son War
'ren are both confined with la grippe.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

We are glad to report that Mrs Geo.
Cohen is getting along nicely.
Miss Virginia Stewart has returned
home after spending few days with
friends apd relatives in Fort Madison.
Memorial services were held at the
Bethel A. M. f. church last Sunday in
honor Of the late Theodore Roosevelt
and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. The Bethel
choir and the Pilgrim Rest choir fur
nished the music, for the occasion. The
speakers were as follows: Rev. j. s.
Moore, master Of ceremonies; DR.. T. a.
Phillips, Rev. Waters, Mr.. Alonzo
Draine and M. F. S. johnson. Mrs. Sell
by johnson had grand paper on the
childhood and life Of Roosevelt. Mrs.
Phillips sang solo in honor Of Paul
Lawrence Dunbar.
An entertainment was given last Sat
urday at the First African Baptist
church under the leadership of Mrs. S.
Williams.
"A memorial service will be held at
the Pilgrim Rest church Feb. in honor
Of Abraham Lincoln. The Goth Century
Over Top Girls will serve in the base
ment.
At the close of the praise service last
Wednesday evening the ordinance OF
baptism was administered unto three.
Mr.. Charles Amos is i'll at this writ
ing.
We congratulate Miss Mabel Davis OF
Galesburg, Ill, for her writings having
been accepted by the white magazines,
+;t1a EOur Rows - i.
The entertainment given by Mrs. Car
RE Smith 8 Sunday school class was a
success.
Private Arthur Crawson is home from
Camp Dodge.
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MACON, MO.

Rev. J. w. L. Underwood preached
an excellent sermon Sunday morning
and night.
Mr.. Brooks of Kansas City attended
the funeral Of his brother, Dover B.
Mrs. McEroy delightfully."- entertained
the Sewing CIRCLE at her home. A de-
ightful time was spent and a dainty
luncheon was served.
Mrs. Mary McCann entertained at
dinner Covers were laid for five.
The Harvey Creates Co. Show will
show in Berries, Mo-, Feb. IA.
Western College is still progressing
and new students coming in. =
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Still glad to know we are having new
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

Camp Dodge, where Ne took command
of Company %, 163rd Depot Brigade.
He is also morale officer Of the 9Th Bat
TALON. Captain Cooper is known as
strict disciplinarian, but his manner OF
administering justice and square dealing
to alb has won for him not only the
high appreciation of his superiors, but
the admiration of those. under his COM
mand. Captain Cooper was in charge OF
the Lincoln Douglass celebration
Wednesday evening at the Y. M. c. A..
No. 80.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

will cause the paths Of sin to be oblits
Grated.
| Bro. T. Mitchell is slowly improving
| from his illness.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

The above cut is true picture Of
Captain G. G.. Cooper, our only colored
captain that is now located at Camp
Dodge. Captain Cooper received his
commission after finishing the officers
training course at Ft. Des Moines. He
was sent to Camp Meade and from
there over to France, and later was re.
turned to the States on account Of his
poor health. After he regained his
health the war department sent him to
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
DOUGLASS.

DOUGLASS.
So much has already been said this
month about the life and character Of
Frederick Douglass that our eulogy is
not necessary. He was supposed to
have been born sometime during this
month, near the 18th. Be that as it
may, he was born in Tuckahoe Co.,
Maryland, in an unknown log cabin,
fighting with the dogs under the table
for a living, with no education, it being
against the law to teach colored child
to read. He ran away from slavery,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

parted for home leaving her with smiles
and joyous time was spent by all.
The Christian Endeavor Of the A. vi !.
E. church rendered program Sunday
night.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
Indigestion.

Take few doses of Chamberlain 4
Tablets as directed for indigestion, and
you will soon forget about your stom
ach troubles. Try it.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
1e17--FREDERlck DoUGLAss--1ee5

went to England and purchased
his own freedom and his wife g
and children Is freedom, settled in
Rochester, NJ Y. started the first
colored newspaper, the North Star,
assisted in raising the first .colored com
pany in the Civil war, became the ed
itor, orator, statesman, lecturer and a
diplomat Of the highest rank, honored
and loved by presidents, kings and
princes, and one of the truest friends
and defenders Of his race that the
Negro has yet produced. :. VI
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
New Rates Established
for Long Distance Calls

Tor Long distance IdIlS
Postmaster.GeneraI Orders Changes in Rates for
Long Distance Telephone Messages. Various
Charges Quoted for Different Kinds
of Service Provided.
long a %
@ ssss sa
makes changes in local telephone rates
s s ea
se SaF ars eaos s
person desired Calls for nsht calls
s under
air line m m Ihs +
for each six up eight miles
to Station" Service
applies when the calling party
9 a st to one who
werd saoh n t1he as n5ea r aeye ean INC
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talk definite IL rate which s
reversed called
The s Il i1s at
ss q ~rss for
party the telephone.
In addition "person to person.
% ps e % ss 5 1ae aa
ton"
to Calls
for %ne1 the
fourth greater than station station" rate.
when no dg1s ms
the "station ITO station" rate
The messenger is
the telephone, Ia the the
for
service
"Report Charge"
an pe esi or made
in address
reached
telephone within However the connection IS
This charge also applies II the calling
completed within
lowest person quoted 20 the minimum
appointment the minimum messenger rate
while lowest charge is 10 cents The mini
mn station station" rate is cents
the rate is 25
period minutes
conversations additional will be made
appointment"
talking period in all cases is 3 minutes.
Night
Night apply only rates
apply at night
a. the ~staion
is 25
night when the day rate is less than this 4iN.
IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY
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DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Bethel A. M. E. church lost very
faithful member in the death Of Mrs
Ida Cunningham last week. She died
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05

ing the coming winter than for many years past. There exists in this coun- try, more so in many foreign coun- tries, a shortage of coal and fuel which will tend to stimulate the con- sumption of kerosene. At the same time, kerosene is finding a rapidly in creasing use in industry. Higher prices, therefore, seem inevitable.
 Fuel Oil Possibilities.
 The threatened coal shortage has had a stimulating effect on the fuel oil market. Prices for Pennsylvania fuel oil advanced more than a cent per gallon over October quotations.
 Md Continent and Gulf Coast oils advanced from 5 to 25 cents per barrel.
 Not day passes without the an nouncement of some important de- velopment in industrial and shipping circles calling for the substitution ot fuel oil for coal, especially on ocean going vessels.
 Our government is adding con- stantly to & chain of fuel oil station: all over the world. There can be nc question but that fuel oil will play a very important role in the future development of industry.
 The present supply of fuel oil may be sufficient for today's requirements but to meet the demands of tomorrow it wiu Anan bA necessary to sttnalalats
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05

The Szechuan farmer sold his wheat for one-twentieth of it's world value because his selling area was limited to the radius he could cover by horse or human transport. The world for him was still the world before steam. Europe and America, wanting wheat and able to pay a, price which would have meant to it's producer wealth beyond the dreams of avarice, could not get 1t.
 Szechuan, a country larger and more popuIous than the German Elm pire before the war, does not yet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05

! production which can be done only by an increased valuation of this | product.
 Cylinder Oils at Record Prices.
 Since the beginning of November. and especially since the advance in crude oil there has been a scramble among buyers to get hold of cylinder stocks at any cost. As the market was practically bare Of supplies, there resulted a rapid imitation of prices. Even at present record figures there are only limited quantities for carly delivery and for future shipment no
 body is interested to sell. Should the i price of Pennsylvania cruGe advance,
 we will probably have repetition of
 last months performances. It is hard
 to guess how far the market will be i carried but with some amount of cer-
 tainty it may be expected that the price tendency of cylinder stocks will continue upward for some time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
rr,HE1 LESSON OF WHEAT
 AT TEN CENTS

During a recent visit to China's s areat western province of Szechuan an American traveller saw wheat be1n3 sold locally at 10 cents bushel, ac- cording to the Transatlantic AL the time wheat was fetching appfoNl- Iaatsty S2 a busheI in Chicago, and the market price in England was somewhat higher. This single fact forms an almost perfect example of thA naG1 of affective communications
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
CHRISTMAS PARCELS.

Wrapped securely, addressed plainly and. mail early. Parcei5 may be marked: 'Not to Be Open. ed Until Christmas,' or with sim liar direction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05

possess a mile of railroad in actual operation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-05
Leather Belts
Reduction Sale of Women's Suits annual event abrirn with
 exceptional values.

includng those exclusive
  do to attendth special efore Wool Bure1a Suits navy and aupe reduc to  finer grade popin educedt to Beaver Jour O Nav reduce to reduc eco to to BIackB BroadC 
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-15
New Pattern Of This Sort Of Maof,ln-
cry Can be Made in keokuk
FoundrIes Where First
One Was Made.
WILL DEMONSTRATES IT
Pstentee of the Machine, George Nc
Farland, Expects to Locate In
This City,
Also.

Keokuk may add the manufacturing
OF small ice plant machine to Its
list of industries. The machine Is the
idea of George Mcfarland, who ex-
poets to have it patented. He plans
TO move his family to Keokuk, and is
going to install the machine IN a
building here for demonstration pur-
poses. The first machine which was
made was manufac tured by two keo-
k.k foundries and it is Mr.. McF,ar-
lands idea to locate here, ana to have
the work done in these plants for the
present.
The ice machine which Mr.. McF'ar-
land is working on Is the kind which
can be installed in soda fountains or
III family ice boxes, or in large re-
frigerators like meat shops and the
like. Ice machine experts who have
seen his plans are taken with the idea,
and as soon as he gets his patent, 1t
is his plan to put the machine on the
market.
The patterns for the machine were
made in one Keokuk plant and the
castings In another. These two plants
can make the machines, and Mr.. Nc.
Farland has been so very favorably
impressed with KeokI1k that he wants
to live here. He came here yesterday
to look for building in which to in
stall the Ice plant for demonstration
purposes, and ended up In renting
house and is going to bring his fam
lily here to locate.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-15
CITY NEWS.

BARGAINS at Miss Kings.
Save money on shoes at Hodges
/ tomorrow.
Dollar Day soc ties, for s1.o0.
Frank H. Jones CO.
Miss inertia NJ. Mitchell is visit
! ing friends in Salem and Mt. Plea
SAINT.
| See the complete line of chill
dren's hats at Miss Kings, 322 Main
street.
Tomorrow Dollar Day. Trade with
Keokuk merchants and get the bene.
| fit of the bargains
A marriage license was issued to
Chester Summers and Matte l.. Dick
son, both of Keokukk
! Choice roasts of beef, pork and
veal. and spring chickens at F. D.
iHaubert's, 1926 Main; phone 207.
Il have opened my office again at
Atoms livery, 500 Main. DR.. c. H.
Farmer, veterinary surgeon. Tel. 20.
Rev. Florence Baker Of Salem.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock Of Sum-
mitville, were Keolcuk visitors yes
terday. ~
Dollar Day soc socks for $1.00
Frank H. Jones & Co.
Classified advertising must be
paid for in advance. Telephone or
ders are accepted at the risk OF the
patron.
Charles J. johnson and wife,
Mary. have sold to George M. Baker
a tract Of land three and a half
miles east of Vincennes.
Hugh Corey has conveyed to his
mother, Hila Corey, a number of lots
In Highland park, one mile and half
north of Keokllk.
Dollar Day SOC ties, 8 for s1.O0
Frank H. Jones & Co.
The Thursday evening issue OF
The Gate City and this evenings Is
sue contains advertisements that will
help you in your Dollar Day shopping.
Read the ads.
Ten percent discount on hats
Dollar day at Miss Kings, 322 Main
street.
Dance at Chaser Beach Sunday
evening. 8 to IL p. m. Agnes orches-
ira. Rights Of adm ission strictly re-
served. Last street car leaves park
at 100.
Dollar Day $50 caps, s1.00 Frank
II. Jones & Co.
BARGAINS in mems, women's, boys
girls and infants shoes at Hodges to-
morrow.
The body of VIM. Fl Monroe was
shipped to Keosauqua today for burial.
Mr. Monroe was the father OF Mrs.
Charles Cocherell, who lives in that
city.
Dollar Day 81 off on any straw
hat Frank II. Jones Co
No matter what kind Of weather
prevails in Keokuk tomorrow the
merchants will have their Dollar Day
bargains. Be sure to take advantage
OF these special sales.
You will find many Dollar Day
bargains at Hodge Shoe Cos store to-
morrow.
Mrs. F. C. Smith OF McCaulsland,
Iowa. is visiting friends in KeokuK
and Hamilton. She was called here
by the sorrow which has come to the
Quick family in the disappearance Of
their daughter. DR.. and Mrs. Smith
are intimate friends OF the family.
Dollar Day 75c suspenders, pr.
LOO. Frank H. Jones Co.
THE boys over at Camp Koko-
poki returned TO Keokuk today. From
August % to 80, a bunch of older fell
lows win enjoy the same sort Of an
outing there as the boys had this past
week. Mr. and Mrs. William Brugman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Merriam
will live at the camp next week.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-15
GIRLS! USE LEMONS
FOR sUNBURN, TAN
Try II! Make this lemon lotion
to whiten your tanned or
freckled skin.

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons
into bottle containing three ounces
you have a quarter pint Of the best
freckle, sunburn and tan lotion, and
complexion whitener, at very, very
small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces or Orchard
White for a few cents. Massage this
sweetly fragrant lotion into the face,
neck, arms and hands and see how
quickly the freckles, sunburn, wind
burn and tan disappear and how
clear, soft and white the skin be-
comes. Yes! 1t is harmless.