davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
KEOKUK ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Henderson not
long since lost the latters sister at Quin-
cy, Illinois and her daughter Lillian
Lewis will make her home with them.
Roswell McElroy of Davenport is visit
ing relatives and friends in the city for
at least the next ten days. %~1
Thomas Morris remains seriously i'll
at st. Joseph hospital. n
Keokuk has at least five birthday
anniversaries the first week in March.
On March 4, DR.. T. H. Phillips was
Ell ghty-seven years of ge, Dudley Smith
was eighty-six and Rev. l.. c. Lowe was
| sixty on March S, Fred d. Fields
was ifty-four and on March Mrs. Mary
Owens was past sixty. Dudley Smith
celebrated his birthday with an elab-
crate dinner at which time twenty-five
persons enjoyed his hospitality. The
presents received were numerous and
beautiful. One noticeable feature VAS
the Civil War veterans. "a
Mrs George Fox has been called to
st. Paul, Minnesota to be at the bed
side Of very sick daughter.
The many friends of Mesdames Emma
Hams and Minnie Anderson are pleased
to learn that they are convalescing.
Miss Ida Frazier Frazier and Billy
of Chicago are visiting the, family of
Rev. and Mrs. G. R. Waters Indefinitely.
. Mrs. Emma Mosely will return to her
home in Louisiana, Mo. this week after
an indefinite stay with her daughter,
Mrs Whitaker. .&..
and his many friends hope he will be
out again soon.
Despite the very severe cold day
Sunday the annual Wilbeforce day SER.
vices were carried out at Bethel A. M.
E. church.
Mrs. Amos johnson passed away Sun
day morning and will be buried from the
Crimmins undertaking parlors. She had
suffered untold agaony since her SER
ious accident of being burned several
days ago. ~. Z,
Charles Carter lost very valuable
hog Monday, The flu was the cause
of it. .ss ,-.- ..s-.-. ~. x, ,...- i
Mrs. George Jackson and her brother
James Byrd are expected home from
Honey island today. -
The sad intelligence came at the last
moment that Thomas Buckner was dead.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Dixson received
word that the latter 8 niece, Mrs. Cleota
Warren Brawley at st. Louis was dead.
She was graduate from tho Keokuk
high school.
The Masonic lodge members are much
elated over their new project. They
have closed deal for the building on
IL and johnson streets. This building
has been the home of their lodge and
other lodges for quite a while. There
are two store rooms on the first floor
and an extra building in the rear. The
people too are very proud and wish them
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12

all possible success On the futureA
Wouldn It it be fine thing it every
lodge and temple in the city could have
a home there and all amusements gather
there too9.
The b. Y. P. U. at II street church
had splendid program Sunday, March
Morton g recitation ''The Song ing
Mother Sang were well received.
Mrs. w. H. Clark has been called to
the bed side of sister in Des Moines,
Iowa again.
Mrs. Fannie Smith has returned from
a visit Of three months with her per-
ents and friends in Sutton, w. Va.
The fish fry given at the home Of
Mrs. Gilbert Braisum Thursday night
was a success.
Gilbert Brannum was ordained dea-
con Sunday. Mrs. E. K. Alberts was
installed as trustee and Mrs. Mary
Weeden as treasurer at II street Bap-
fist church Sunday.
Keokuk churches are progressing nice
ly in every particular. Splendid SER
mons are heard by the congregations
every Sunday. Every individual liz
Keokuk should hear at least one ser
mon day. The masterpiece sermon
on the Good Shepherd and the sheep
from Rev. J. Sterling Moon Sunday
night as well as the splendid seEmons
from Rev. G. r. Waters at Bethel and
Rev w. n. Clark at II street are still
in the minds and hearts of the hearers.
Mrs. Maggie Brooks is still indis-
posed also Mrs. James Grisgsby is still
quite sick. IT. E.,
Mrs Mabel Bland is exnecting to
visit Des Moines friends this week.
Thos Morris. too is dead.
Miss Ruth johnson is indisposed.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
was unanimously voted.

resolution was uudululOuS1y SOVOu.
Whereas the services of Rev. ). L.
Lucas as pastor of our church during
the past three years have been in every
way commendable and whereas we have
found him gentleman, Christian min
lister and devoted pastor. -.
And whereas, his leadership here has
been creditable tothe church and to the
community at large; and whereas the
said Rev. J. L. Lucas has of his own
accord resigned as pastor of our church
to accept the PASTORAL work in Ft'
Dodge, Iowa. 81, ,..... %.
Therefore be it resolved that ives ex-
press full confidence in him as a Chris
tian minister and that we as church
recommend him to the Baptist churches
of the state of Iowa as worthy servant
of his people and an earnest pastor.
Be it further resolved that we pray
that heaven g choicest benediction may
rest upon him and that his work may
ever be crowned with the blessing of
Colby order of the church, J. S. Har-
rison, clerk.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
AMES ITEMS.

Of Mr. and MRS. II. II. uatercmw1yp?'
On last tuesday evening the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. r.. ii. GaIer' was the
Mecca OF enjoyment when they enter
tainetp the Ames Mutual Aid club and
other residents OF the city. The sun
shiny day and the moon shedding It's
rays over all lent much charm to the
occasion ...s''s. T..
The cozy home was adorned in pink
and grey colors and a profusion OF cut
flowers and potted plants made an at
tractiye scene. The guests of honor
were met at the door by little Martha
Cater who always has smile for every
one. After all had gathered a short
program was rendered.
After the program was over series
Of games were conducted and when
merrlment seemed at its height and all
they were commanded to be at ease
and delicious supper was served.
After a late hour Of the night had
arrived the guests dispersed reluctantly
to their respective homes.
Mrs. E. H. Cater made trip to Des
MONIES last week. Mr.. j. w. Smith
spent last week end in Des Moines Wis
iting his family.
Mr.. w. G. Madison made trip to
Des Moines on business this week.
Harris attended the funeral Of Mr..
T. M. Jones in Des Moines last Sunday.
Mutual Aid club last week at the resi-
dence of Mrs. E. H. Caters.
Miss Bette Winn has been quite sick
but she is able to be up again.
Mr.. Adams Of Des Moines was in the
city last week visiting her brother Mr..
Arthon Marshall who is very i'll he will
leave on the IL for some health resort.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
NOTICE IN PROBATE.
To whom it may concern:

To whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified to appear at
the Court house in Polk county, o Iowa,
1G clock A. n - attend the probate
of an instrure -. purporting to be the
last will and testament Of Callie Irwin,
deceased late Of Polk county, Iowa, at
which time and place, you will appear
and show cause, if any, why said will
should not be admitted to probate.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of the
District court, at Des Moines, this 10th
day of February, A. D., 1920.
a A. E. MAHAN,
Clerk District Cuort.
(SEAL) FRED BARKALOW,
Deputy.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
IOWA NEWS
So. PIHAsAMT ITEMS.

The ladies Of the Baptist church
ave a social in their church parlors
last Friday evening.
The Sunday schools Of both churches
are busy preparing for Easter.
Mrs. Leroy Pickett returned Satur-
day to her home in Aurora, Illinois
after a visit with relatives in the city.
Mr.. Theodore Riley has returned TO
the city.
Mrs. VIM. Wyette is able to be around
again.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12

/, ia the try-outs and will represent Iowa
| III the sprints at Illinois Bro. !. Chill
is out for baseball and is working right
into form. Bro. Brewton, who forathe
past two years has been termed the
premier high school sprinter Of the
state, is now out for his mineral on
the university freshman team. The
men Of the chapter are taking active
phases Of the university life. Bro. Boon
will on Thursday night March IL, 1920
hold place on the Law Jubilee
Stage featuring flute obligato to
q Among the Roses.
Greater interest is being shown every
Sunday by some Of the chapter mem
beers in the work Of the Sunday school.
The pledges Of the Delta Sigma Theta
sorority are now on probation and can
not function with their Kappa friends;
it has been made known that they re-
greet this, but more evident is the re-
greet shown in the Kappa Alpha Psi
home.
DELTA SIGMA THETA.
The DuDais Literary society neld it's
meeting rrluay night at the Delta sig
ma theta. Ine program rendered was
SAASLhdA iCu W AsOSoS
johnson; Reading, Miss Wilma Heed;
instrumental, Miss Mildred 5Tutferie;
paper, Miss Hanette Alexander; life of
Dubais, Mr.. Joseph Fulton; solo, Miss
Naomi Harper; scientific lecture, Mr..
Virgil Winters; musical farce, Mr.. T.
s. Boone and Mr.. G.. Washington.
Mrs. Helen D. Beshears spent the
week end in, Cedar Rapids.
The four pledges to the sorority,
Misses Naomi Harper, Mildred Tufin,
Hazelle Shaw and Wilma Reed are
two weeks probation after
which they will be taken into the nup-
teues and secrets Of the sorority.
The "A. M. E. Sunday school which
was organized few weeks ago seems
to be progressing very rapidly. The
interest in the church is well shown
by the large attendance of the students
every Sunday.
Mrs. Della Wilson, mother of Miss
Imogene Wilson has returned to her
home in Keokuk after pleasant visit !
at the Delta Sigma Theta.
The Delta chapter of the Delta Sigma
sheta sorority wishes to thank the mem |
bers of the Roosevelt community club |
for their donation of $500 in our
treasury. -
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
DON'T NEGLECT A
RHEUMATIC PAIN.
Co after il with Sloan's
Liniment before il gets
dangerous

Apply little, don't rub, let it bsrs-
.,ots, and--good-by twingel Same for
external aches, pains, strains. stiffness
OF joints or muscles, lameness, bruises.
Instant relief without nussiness or
soiled clothing Reliable--the biggest
selling liniment year after year. Eco
nomical bv reason of enormous sales.
Keep . big bottle ready at 81! times.
Ask your druggist for Sloans Linz
ment. Csc, zoe, $l.N.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12

The name "Bayer" identifies the
true, world-famous Aspirin prescribed
~ physicians for over eighteen years
The name "Bayer" means genuine
Aspirin proved safe by millions OF
people.
In each unbroken package OF
.Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" you are
told how to safely take this genuine
Aspirin for Colds, Headache, Tooth
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
To Sam Whisiker,
Defendant.

y, &
You are hereby notified that tne pc
titled cause is filed in the Office Of the
clark Of the District court Of the State
claiming Of you an absolute divorce
from the bond of matrimony on the
ground of cruel and inhuman treat
ment. E,
and unless YOU appear thereto and de-
fend before noon Of the second day OF
the next term, being the May term Of
said court, which will commence at Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the 3rd
day of May, 1920, default will De en-,
tered against you and judgement and
decree rendered thereon.
Dated this 25th day of February,
1920.
GERTRUDE E. RUSH,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
ASPIRIN It's Uses
First introduced by "Bayer" in the : ear -

acne, Earache, Neuralgia; LumDe9N
Rheumatism. Neuritis ana FaD gen-
orally.
Always say "Bayer. when buying
Aspirin. Then look for the SAFETY
aBayer Cross" on the package and q
the tablets.
Handy tin boxes Of twelve tables
cost but few cents. Druggists ~
sell larger packages.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12

|, II was when physicians
said it was impossible for
+. M. Miller, Ohio Druggist
to survive the ravage ef
tuberculosis, he began ex-
perimenting on himself, and
discovered the Home Treat
ment, known as AID D !.
LINE. An zone with coughs
showing tnbercular tendency or
Vour name and address to
Cnr yINpfrs oU'~
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
ALBA ITEMS.

Mr.. Downing of Ottumwa spent Sun
day in Abba, the guest of the Miss
Thomas. ... ~' '....
Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Dowden were
in Des Moines three days the first Of
March attending conference 'of
churches to discuss serious religious
questions. u..." -.}.- (.
Mrs G.. A. Davis entertained the Sew
ing Circle club this Monday afternoon
March 8. ls.
Mrs. Della Thomas is on the sick list.
Mrs. Mable Robinson of Hockins was
in Abba Wednesday on business.
This has been cold and disagreable
month in this part of the locality.
PERRY ITEMS.
At a recent business meeting of the
Bethel Baptist church the following
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court of the state of
Iowa, in and for Polk county, May
term, A. D., 1920.
Mamie Whisiker,
Plaintiff ..'
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-12
PERRY ITEMS.

At a recent business meeting of the
Bethel Baptist church the following
The Washington herald., 1920-11-22
INDIANAPOLIS GETS
FARM CONVENTION

The second annual convention of
the American Farm Bureau Fedora
tion will be held in indianapolis the
second week of December. according
TO an announcement made last night
Subjects of interest to the farmer
will form the various discussions.
Most important of these are the pro-
posed repeal of excess profit tax and
new sales tax, laws on bank credits,
waterway and transportation prob
lens, and the merchant marine ana
foreign trade programs.
The convention, which will start
December s, and stay in session
three days, will formulate plans for
the extension of credits to the Eu-
Topean powers. that they may pur-
chase cotton, wool and grain prod
ucts from American planters. A ma
tional agricultural policy will be in
troduced. The demand for this has
been contemplated in farm circles
for several years.
Speakers at the convention will
be E. T. Meredith. Secretary of Agri-
culture; Herbert Hoover; Y. p. Hard
ing. governor of the Federal Re-
serve Board: Sir Auckland Geddes,
the British Ambassador; Gov. Good
rich of Indiana. and many others.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-22
EXPECT 'NICKY'l
TRIALON TODAY
Attorney for Local Men In
volved in Bond Case
Is Ready.

Jules w. CNickeyD Arnstein and
other defendants in the s5.OOo.ooo
Wall Street bond plot of last year
which include Norman S. Bowles.
David w. Sullivan and w. W. East
erday. three local men-will prob
ably be put on trial before Justice
Gould. in Criminal Court No. /. late
this afternoon or tomorrow morn
ing.
Justice Gould, who has been m
since Friday. is expected to resume
his seat on the bench this morn
ing and conclude the case Of James
Christian and Melvin Despert. col
ored youths charged with having
shot to death Ruth Thomas, also
coIored. last February. In that
event the preliminary motions I'm
the Arnstein trial will be heard.
District Attorney Laskey aud
John Archer. who will assist him
in prosecuting the Wall Street case.
are anxious for an early start, now
that the District Court OF Appeals
has denied the pleas made on behalf
of the defendants requesting that
the criminal court be restrained
from proceeding with the trial.
Attorney T. Morris Wampler.
counse! for the three local men. said
last night that he was prepared TO
proceed with his defense SHOULD
the trial get under way today. II
is expected that the trial will con-
tinue for several weeks.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-22
CLUB TOHEAR
OFHOUSELACK
Senator Kenyon, of Iowa, to
Speak on Results of Fed
eral Home Study.

Senator William S. Kenyon. of
Iowa, will address the weekly
forum luncheon of the City Club at
1880 Wednesday afternoon at the
clubhouse, Farragut Square. on
The Acute Housing Situation"
Senator Kenyon is a member of
the Congressional committee which
has been making an investigation
of housing conditions throughout
the country. He believes there is
a shortage of fully 100000 homes
Senator Kenyon is expected to deal
with the housing situation in Wash
ington.
John Walsh, chairman of the
clubs civics and forum committee,
is in charge of arrangements.
The clubs housing group will
meet at o'clock tomorrow night
at the clubhouse to discuss and
vote upon a program for relieving
the housing situation here.
The club will give a dinner dance
at the clubhouse on Thanksgiving
evening. A special table d'hote din
ner will be served. There will be
dancing from 9 until 12. Members
have the privilege of taking guests.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-22
ART DISPLAYS
TOEND TODAY
Messer-Brooks Collection on
View for Last Time in
Corcoran Gallery.

Display of valuable works of art
collected by the late Edmund c.
Messer and Richard n. Brooks, at
the Corcoran Gallery of Art. will
end today. when Washington lovers
of art make their last inspection.
The exhibition included more than
so pictures.
Messer and Brooks were one-time
directors of the Corcoran Gallery,
and were identified with art inter-
ests in this city over a period of 80
years
Announcement of a forthcoming
exhibition of Importance was an
nounced yesterday by Director c.
Powell Minnigerode. OF the gallery.
The entire outlay of works will be
contributed by artists from govern
mental departments
There have been numerous addi-
tons to the art and sculpture col
Iections at the gallery within the
past year.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-22
by WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
Copyright, 1850. by Public Ledger Co..

BY WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
(cspyrisht. 1850. by Public Ledger Co..
Every constant reader Of the
newspapers of today must bel inn
pressed with the number of felonious
crimes that they report. Homicide.
burglary and robbery are so fire.
quent that notice of them loses SEN
sational value. They prompt an in
telligent observer. however, to ask
their cause and then to inquire
whether the offenders are being ap-
pretended and duly prosecuted to
conviction and punishment. He can
answer the second of these questions
with much more certainty than the
first. The statistics show, and Ray
mond d. Fosdick has brought it out
recently-though any examination Of
them for decades past would show
the same thing-that a distressingly
low percentage of the crimes COM
mitted result in the conviction and
punishment Of the offenders. and the
percentage is lower in cases of
homicides ard the attempts to COM
init homicides than in crimes COM
mitted against property.
We have prided ourselves on being
a law-abiding people, but we must
admit we have lost ground in this
respect. We are always in a hurry.
When we hear of a crime we say
that the man must be arrested and
punished. Gradually our interest
wanes. as the delay incident to ap-
prehension and trial lengthens the
distance of time between us and our
first sensation. The man whom he
killed is dead or the property which
he stole is lost, other crimes which
have been committed since that are
the sensation OF the hour and public
interest in respect to the first crime
lessons, and the public conscience
in respect to 1t is dulled. After a
while it is left to the convenience
of the prosecuting officers, and to
the often maudlin mercy of a jury,
under the appeals of counsel who
make the worst appear the better
reason, and the prosecution fails.
The State legislatures by specific
enactment deprive the court of the
power to aid the jury in it's delib-
GRAFTON. to neutralize the effect of
false appeal to it, and thus a bloody
handed murderer or a bold and de-
fiant thief escapes the penalty
needed to discourage crime in the
community and to which the public,
whose interests are always forgot
ten, is therefore entitled. Delay in
prosecution is the great refuge OF
The Washington herald., 1920-11-22
Efforts Made to Float
Wrecked Italian Vessel

ACCOMACK. Va. Nov. 2l.-The
Italian freighter Emmanuel lie
Accame. which went ashore early
Wednesday morning is lying in the
north channel Of Metompkin Inlet
in about feet of water. She is a
steel ship 4QI feet long and stands
40 feet above the water.
A rescue tug is standing by and
an attempt will be made to float the
boat. The Accame carries a crew of
81 men.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-22
AUTOIST HITS
MAN, DRIVES
James Bradley Taken to
Hospital With Leg
Broken.

One man was injured and several
automobiles damaged in a number
of automobile collisions occurring
throughout the city yesterday.
James Bradley. 80 years old, of 1898
Eleventh street southeast, is the
man injured. He was taken to Cas-
ualty Hospital with a broken leg
received when struck by an automo-
bile at Ninth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast. The car
failed to stop and is being sought
by police of the Fifth precinct.
Automobiles driven by Mary New
comb 144 Twelfth street southeast,
and Julian Dorsey. Gal l. street
southeast, were slightly damaged
yesterday when they collided at
Second street and Massachusetts
avenue northwest.
A car operated by Clyde X. Bea-
son. 2002 Thirteenth street north
west, collided with one driven by
Samuel Peacock, 1864 Park road
Park road northwest Both ma
chimes were slightly damaged.
Slight damage resulted when the
automobile of ]. r. Young. Chevy
Chase, and NJ. Sherman, 2123 Four
teenth street northwest, collided at
Sixteenth street and Park road
northwest.
Grace McCollum. 20 years old. of
the Government Hotel, who suffered
a broken collarbone when knocked
down by an unidentified automobile
at the Union Station Plaza last
Tuesday, was reported to be steadily
improving at Casualty Hospital last
night. Milton Blum, of New York
City, was also knocked down by the
machine, but was only slightly
bruised.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-22
CALLS GOLD
RESERVE SOLID
Owen Says America Alone
Has Funds to Support
Note Issues.
HITS BACK AT BABSON
Explains Problems Faced
By England in Adjusting
Finances.
HITS BACK AT BABSON

The United States. with six times
the gold reserve of England. is the
only country in the world now on
real gold basis and is in unprec-
edented condition to Withstand the
period of defiation. according to a
letter from Senator Robert L. owen,
author of the Federal Reserve act.
to Mark r. Requa. OF New York.
made public here yesterday.
The Senator's letter was in reply
to an inquiry from Mark L. Requa
as to the accuracy of recent memo
randum by Roger Babson. In it
Mr.. BabsOn said:
Many clients have asked US why
Federal Reserve banks should be
alarmed over a ratio of 40 per
cent. when England is getting along
on a ratio of about 10 per cent.
The truth is that United States re-
serves are quite as low as those of
England. The seeming difference is
only in the methods by which they
e. are calculated"
Calls Statement Misleading.
Characterizing this statement as
entirely unwarranted and mislead-
ing" Senator Owen wrote:
The currency of the British Isles
consists of Bank of England notes,
130, 900. 900 pounds secured by 12l,-
900, 900 pounds of gold. and the So
called John Bradbury notes. On
October 81. 1920. the Bradbury
notes amounted to 35z,796.O5S
pounds. against which there is in
the treasury in gold 2S.500,0 900
pounds. equal to s per cent of
gold. and Bank of England notes,
1S.T5O.GOO pounds, equal to SO per
cent. total cover 1873 per cent.
The actual gold reserve against
the Bradbury notes is about 1875 per
cent. The gold reserve against our
Federal Reserve notes is about 90
per cent
'TheIe is no basis in Law or in
morals to assume the right to take
this trust gold to pay deposits. In
fact the British Isles are not on a
gold basis. and public opinion has
supported the Bank of England in
it's avoidance of paying out the
trust gold even in exchange for the
Eank of England notes. to pay
which the gold is held in trust.
The United States is in posi-
tion to maintain a free gold mar
ket because the world is now in
debted to the United States for un-
liquidated balances of probably in
excess of $4,000, 900, ,0OO-an indebt-
edness which is increasing because
the United States has been shipping g
exports in excess of imports of ap-
proximately $4,000, 100000 per an
rum. 1t therefore follows that the
United States can command what
ever gold it requires from the
world. if it should have any addi-
ii need" -
The Federal Reserve banks. Sena,
tor Owen points out. have s2,lSO.'
OOO, 900 in gold on deposit or twenty
seven times as much as can b,
found in the Bank of England.