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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
Y. w. c. A.
Y. W. g. A. NOTES,

Last Saturday afternoon from 2 to
$50 p. m. the center was overfowing
with girl reserves from all parts Of tho
city who had responded to the invita-
tion to a Girl Reserve party. Fifty
girls were present. The afternoon was
spent, in games, singing and eats.
On the last Saturday afternoon in
each month there will be union meet
ing Of all the smaller grade school girl
reserves. tsts
A new corps is being organized Fri
day after school for girls from 10 to
12'
Hi Y Girl Reserves will meet Friday
evening at p. m.
The Sunset girls meet Tuesday after
school.
The Wide Wake girls meet Satur-
day afternoon at p. m.
The girls employed at the pickle fac
tory were entertained 1T the center
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Effie Watkins, member Of tho
girls work committee heads up the work
among our girls in factory work.
The young girls stopping at the pro-
lection home spent pleasant hour. last
Friday evening at the Y center and
made plans for club organization.
The girls work committee meets every
second Wednesday in the month.-Mrs.
Rush, chairman.
The educational committee every
third Wednesday in each month-Mrs.
G. w. Mason, chairman.
On the third Friday evening in each
month there will be general meeting
Of all committees. Members and those
interester in Y. w. G. A. work to spend
one hour in studying the history Of the
*. w. G. "A. movement.
A circle Of praying women are meet
ing at the center every Thursday
from $3.50 to $3.50 to pray for the snc-
cess Of the Y. w. G. G. campaign for
the annual budget which will be COM
menced Feb. 16. You are invited to
spend that hour with US.
On Friday evening Feb. 13 there will
bc a valentine party for the grown ups.
The members, their husband and all in
terested friends are requested to pres
ent. Light refreshments served.
We wish to thank the N. A. A. G. P.
for the "Crisis." Mrs Emerald Mash
for the Bystander and an unknown
friend for the Daily News. Miss Tup-
por the Art shop for the picture she pre-
sented to the center. And last but not
least Mr.. Otis M. Shackelford for his
latest book that he SO kindly presented
to us.
Friendship club composed of little
girls from 8 to 10 meet every Thursday
after school with Mrs. D. E. Henderson
in charge.
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MoBERLY, MO. ITEMS.

There is lots Of sickness In our city
now. .r..
Mrs. J. 81. Downey is convalescing and
we hope to see here out soon. ill.,.
Mrs. Lydia Taylor Of Chicago visited
here last week. She was a guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Kiser and left for
her home Thursday morning. ..s
The funeral of Mr.. Albert Sapleton
was held from the A. M. E. church
Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful. The
funeral was preached by the Rev. H. G.
Vaughn and the Masonic order had
charge Of the burial.
Mr.. George Edwards was in the city
few days visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Lucy E. Paey.
Mrs. Clyde Kiser entertained ten
ladies at breakfast Thursday morning
in honor Of Mrs. W. E. Taylor Of Chi
cago. All the guests present enjoyed a
delicious three-course breakfast.
Mrs. Lucy E. Paey entertained the
p. A. club at her beautiful home on
West Coats street. After several hours
of work the hostess served a three
course luncheon which all enjoyed. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. L. B.
Quinn, 1920 Forest avenue.
Mrs. Made Bartlett is on the sick
list this week. IS -.. ...a ....
The ladies Aid society had leap
year party at the home Of Mrs. A. G.
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Wiberforce University
/ Launche. Big Drive

|Ig Cleveland. Ohio, Feb. WILDER
nroe must be freed. The enemies OF our
II Ylberforce must be disabused of the
lSlse notions Of our impotence and leth.
Three white men and few sell
members Of the race have kept uI
easinRly propaganda at the state
10 in Columbus, Ohio, creating the
lief that the supporting bodies Of Vii.
erforce are weak and destitute OF
|naintsining spirit and cannot or will
mot support Wilberforce university, =
said Bishop Joshua Jones Of the Third
Episcopal district.
These men want the university
killed and force the great A. NJ. p.
church to sell out to the state, is the
sentiment that is being encouraged
BY we'll known parties here. In order
that the institution will be heritage
to the race and continue to be bea-
con light in the educational world of
America, a campaign is on to raise
5000 for the Wilberforce victory
rally.
Bishop Jones will travel in the
/ states Of Ohio, West Virginia and
sPennsylvania and bishops Of other
sdistricts throughout the country will
u get in the saddle" and battle for
SSWilberforce.
N Rev. A. J. Carey, Chicago, Ill, al
though now sitting in the new Illinois
convention, will take
ifhe platform for Wi1berforce. Prof.
IN. 8. Scarborough, president of Will
ssberforee will make q plea to every
kraduate Of the university to help
their alma mater.
u Bethel A. M. E. church will cele-
8brate Founders Day Of Wilberforce
university Friday, Feb. 20. There
will be several of the graduates and
who will appear on
sprogram. Those who wish to subscribe
10 the Wilberforce rally see Rev. 81.
10. Clay 1922 East Sixteenth
Estreet or call Maple 2949.
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Colored Man on
Educational Board

Philadelphia, Feb. 6.-Dr. Clement T.
Branch, q Negro, was appointed mem
Der Of the Camden IN. J.) board of
education by Mayor Ellis Monday. E.
r. Read, president of the board for
many years, resigned that night. Harry
G. Dole, q member eleven years, has now
sent in his resignation to the mayor.
Mr.. Dole assigned his health and 8 9TH
er reasons for ersigning, and Mr.. Read
found business duties were pressing.
Those who object to the appointment
do so on the ground that the mayor had
not consulted the members Of the board
and the appointment was purely politi-
cal, DR.. Branch being active in politics.
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Columbus, Ohio, to have
Colored Fire Company

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. efforts are
being made by the colored population
of Columbus to establish an engine
house company in the fire department
composed exclusively Of colored mem
bers.
R. j. Williams, secretary Of civil serv-
ice commission said that sixteen appli-
cations had been received from colored
men who expect to take the examina-
tion for city fireman.
At present there are but four colored
men in the city fire department. These
are acting as fire wardens.
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Opens Law and Real
Estate Office

We are authorized to announce that
Attorney John L. Thompson, who un-
til recently was the editor Of the By
stander for many years, has opened up
q law and real estate Office in room 202
Watrous block, corner of Sixth and
Mulberry streets where he will receive
his friends and clients.
Mr.. Thompson holds two diplomas,
one from the Iowa business college
with degree Of B. A. and one from
Drake university with the degree Of
l.. L. B. He is well known throughout
the west and will make specially Of
buying, selling and renting real estate
of both city and farm properties.
Phone Walnut 2244.
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BRIEF HISTORY OsCEOLA
CIRCUIT PAST SO YEARS

st. Paul's A. M. e. church, Osceola,
Iowa, was organized Oct 26, 1881 by
the Rev. Clark. The charter members
were John Grifins, Albert Grifins, Pet
er Lampsford, James Harris, Edward
Williams, Mrs. John Grifins, Ne:tie
Grifins, Amanda Holder, Francis Hill
Jams, Matilda Ray, Jennie Winston,
Mrs. Jacob, Mary Bryant and Mrs.
Peter Lampford. 5t.s IL sz'
During the thirty-eight years follow
ing the organization many Of the faith
ers and mothers have fallen asleep in
the arms Of Jesus. Some. have moved
to other fields Of labor but their chill
dren are carrying out what their faith.
ers and mothers have laid down for
them to do. -Four Of the old pillars of
the church remain in the person Of
Amanda Holden, Ann Williams, Francis
Williams and Mary Bryant.
Among the new forces Of the church
today are Walter Griffin, Jacob Draden,
Edward Shealy, Mrs. Anna Griffin, EN-
ma Shealy, Lizzie Draden, Sarah ORA
den and Bessie Bryant. These faithful
members are holding up the work here.
The st. James A. M. E. church of
Charlton, Iowa, was organized, May I2,
1890 by Rev. l.. M. Fenwick. 1T was
destroyed by fire but was rebuilt by
Rev. James Wright. Owing to the loss
Of the church records and deeds the
list of the charter members cannot be
given. Sister Lillian Richmond is the
only one known.
st. John e A. M. E. church Of Garden
Grove, Iowa, was founded in 1896 by
Rev. Rinehart. The charter members
were George Battles, ST., George Bat
ties Jr,, Mahola Battles, Mrs. George
Battles, Henry Martin and others. All
have either died or moved away since
that time. The church is now occupied
by the Pentacostal people.
During the thirty-eight years of it's
organization twenty-five pastors have
served this circuit under the appoint
ment of the Chicago annual conference
Of the fourth Episcopal district Of the
African Methodist Episcopal church.
Now your humble servant, Rev. G. p.
Jones is the twenty-sixth pastor. He
was appointed to the Osceola Circuit
Nov. "a, 1913 by Rev. ]. 81. Ferribee,
presiding elder. He was ordained dea-
con at the last annual conference and
reappointed, to the Osceo1a circuit.
Under his leadership the church has
taken on new life. An individual COM
munion set has been presented to the
church by the pastor. It was dedicated
by Presiding Elder Stovall. We are all
striving to maintain the high standard
already set and praise God for permit
ting us to serve him.-C. P. Jones, pas
tor.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
Missouri Mid West
Farmers Institute

The thirteenth annual Missouri mid
west Negro farmers institute and busi-
ness men and women's conference will
convene at the Bartlett Agricultural
and Industrial school, Dalton, Mo-, We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday, Feb. IL,
IL and 13. The program will consist
of round table discussions and talks,
literary and musical numbers with
special Lincoln day program.
Premiums will be awarded for the de-
partment of home economies, florticul-
ture and agriculture. Prof. N. G. Bruce
is the founder and president Of the
conference.
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president of the United States of Amer
ica-the greatest office in the world.
The concern Of our l5,00o,000 group will
be: Who is the best man for the place,
so far as we are concerned. It is a
subject vital to our we'll being, bur
liberty, our pursuit of happiness, our
very lives, that Of our children and
posterity. God knows we have been
buncoed a plenty. The siren voice of
promise has luled our trusting people
into many pathways. We have stepped
into many camoufaged trap, and met
with political disaster. We have been
the willing tools Of the unscrupulous
politicians within and without the
group, and we have been sold, times
without number, for less than the prov
erbial "mess Of pottage.
Has the amazing state of race con-
sciousness reached the point where
there may be careful and calculated,
cold and deliberate, wise and unselfish
consideration Of the principles of party,
and the individuals who are the expo
nents thereofs If we have reached that
point, there is hope; if we have not,
further deprivation and desolation
await the people there are some who
say, we shall not be heard; our reply
is: We must be head; there are some
who say, the time is not ripe; our re-
ply is: The time is ttrotten;'' there
are some who say it is worth our life
to demand; our reply is: We have but
one time to die, and for principle in
which our very existence is involved,
death is mere trife if right and jus
tice shall triumph. a
We have no threats; we are lovers
Of peace. We hold no malice against
the just; we are the personifcation of
gratitude. We1 make no boasts; our
humility is the astonishing problems Of
the age. Few hands are held out to lift
us up, while ten thousand times ten
thousand feet may be found to crush
us. We were lost, purposely, designed
ly. lost, but we have, praise be, found
ourselves, and by the grace Of God, we
will henceforth keep the faith, and also
our good eyes and good sense, forever
more, world without end, amen!-Asso.
ciated Negro Press.
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Black. Quite crowd was present and
the ladies netted neat sum for which
they thank their many friends.
The Ladies aid wishes to thank the
Huntsville friends for their donations,
also Montgomery, Fayette and Boone
vile. -.- .
Mrs. Katie Black received the news
Of the serious illness of Mrs. Hattie
Jackson of Des Moines, Iowa, who is
very i'll with pneumonia. ..}s
Mrs. Amanda Tymony is convalescing
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
Are you holding
$1,000?

1t will apply as FIRST PAYMENT on
Is Six Room
gyStrictly Modern Stucco Bungalow
md Garage on w. 18th St. East front
nne lot Paved Street Price S37O0,or
sS Fine 5 Room House
s0n E. Walker St. Lot 50x150. Fruit
and fine shade, Asphalt pavement, close
Ito schools. Other bargains in any part
apf city.
3 SEE OR CALL ME-.
SE. Tracy Blagburn Co. Real Estate
Agency
Phone Drake TIA 1927 Jefferson Ave.
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Des Branch, A.C.P.
N. A. A. G. p,

The meeting Of the executive board
which was postponed from Monday will
be held Feb. at 1872 Ninth street, the
headquarters Of the Y. M. G. A. All
members are urged to be present. Busi-
ness of Importance. ..
The educational campaign is still be.
ing carried on. Mr.. Harvey Ingham
will speak at East High Wednesday. At.
sstorney s. Joe Brown will speak at the
Forest Avenue Baptist church Sunday
night. Speakers will be at Corinthian
and Shiloh Baptist church Sunday night
Don't forget the Lincoln Douglass eel
ebration Thursday, Feb. IL at Union
Congregational church. No admission
viii be charged and all patriotic ctzens
are invited to attend.
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NEGROES OF ST
LOUIS OPEN BANK
ASSOCIATED Negro Press.)

ASSOCIATED Negro Press.)
st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 29.-The Natural
Bridge Bank Of st. Louis has been in
corporated with a capital stock of
500, 900. Among the directors are G..
Ehlhardt, Henry G. Niemeyer, Louis
Wollbrinck.
The Mecca Banking and Trust com
pany has been organized by Negro bus
inessmen with capitalization Of $780,
900. DR.. Charles N. Phillips is presi-
dent and E. L., Harris, G. II. Turpin
and J. 81. Evans for the executive
board. tf.
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Makes Plea for
Welfare Work
Colored Nsttonal Organizer Of Com
muntty Service Speaks.

Ernest 7. Attwell, national organic
er in colored work of community serv
ice, incorporated( with headquarters il
New York City, spoke to large grouI
Of citizens and members Of various
community clubs among the coloreC
people Of Des Moines, Wednesday eve
ming, Feb. 4.
His address was delivered at the
community center, Ninth and Mulberry
streets, the spacious club headquar
ters formerly used for war camp com
munity service activities Of which
Herbert r. Wright ID the director.
= The speech Of Mr.. Attwell was time
ly because just at this time big drive
is on for $165 700 for welfare work
in Des Moines, which includes among
several agencies a community service
program for colored people. This pro.
gram has recreational basis properly
supervised and the maintainance of q
center so much needed. The speaker
created interest and specially as he
represented himself as missionary
with the doctrine Of play as the sal
walton of his people. Of course he
emphasized that all recreation should
be supervised or guided but insisted
that the use people make of their lei
sure time was an unfailing indication
of their character.
In explaining to the listeners just
what community service was Mr.. Att
well said, "War camp community SER
vice was thought to be an outgrowth
of the war, but this great
Three things we have received from
the past war the American Legion,
which is one of the strongest organiza-
tions in the United States, second gov
ernment insurance, which means mil
lions to the race and third, community
service.
There were 800 colored community
workers in 100 cities in the United
States.
Mr.. Attwell was loaned to the gov
ernment by Tuskegee institute where
he had been for the past eighteen years
as business agent. He first acted as
the only Negro food administrator in
the U. s. and after the government has
finished the war camp community serv-
ice gave him the position he now holds.
He left the city Wednesday night
for the east.
movement has been long thought out.
The organization behind "A il Is some
thing like twelve yearss old and was
called The Play Ground KaEfeatiJn
association and had established play
grounds throughout the United States
and when war broke out the grave
question was how to look after the SOL
diers when off duty. The government
picked out the play ground people and
told them to develop something for
the soldiers and as they had been so
successful in the playground work for
the civilian what was good for them
would be good for the soldier.
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For the Children,

Too much care cannot be exercised in
selecting cough medicine for children.
1t should be pleasant to take, contain
no harmful drug and most effectual in
curing their coughs and colds. Long
experience has shown that Chamber
lain IS Cough Remedy meets these con-
ditions. It is a favorite with many
mothers. as ..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06

For That Terrible Itching.
Eczema, letter and salt rheum keep
their victims in perpetual torment. The
application Of Chamberlain g Salve will
instantly allay this itching.
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Y. M. c. A.
v M q. A. NOTES.

The religious training institute held
it's fiftieth session last Monday night. It
was indeed great one. Miss Virginia
Robinson, secretary Of the Tenth street
Y. w. G. A. gave most interesting and
helpful talk on tsThe Girl Problem
Next Monday night closes this six
weeks course. The opening lecture will
be on "The Boy Problem" by the Sec
retary of the Crocker Street Y. M. C.
A. A part Of this closing program will
be given over to expressions from mem
bers of the institute as to their impress
sion good or bad concerning the course
Of study.
Last Friday night from 1880 was
a happy night for the boys and young
men Of Des Moines. They entered the
gymnasium at West High school and
were engaged in basket ball, wrestling,
boxing, relays and indoor baseball for
over two hours. The entire program was
under the direction of our athletic COM
mittee. From 7-8 boys from IL to IA
are on the floor; from $3.50 older boys
and men. Sign up with Secretary Rob-
inson at 1872 Ninth street if you want
to have some wholesome fun. s.
Fathers get your boys ready for the
father and son banquet, Feb. 20. Come
with your boy, sit with him and eat
with him.
The boys of the Y. M. C. A. and their
instructor, Professor Ernest Robinson,
will be guests at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. w. W. Ewing Thursday evening.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06

Fruits of character come from pur-
poseful planning and persistent patience
what good things shall we cultivate
this yeari
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Associated Negro Frees. )

lAsS0claJe ~ @N e9ro Press.
Atlanta, ouncc 81 the
organization in Atlanta Of the Citi-
zens' Trust company, capitalized at
5000 was made. Herman e. Perry,
president Of the Standard Life Insur-
ance company Of Atlanta, is one of
the principal figures in the organiza-
tion Of the new venture.
Aside from regular banking and
trust business, special emphasis will
be given to assisting colored people in
purchasing and building homes and in
securing farm properties on longtime
payments, and at low rates Of interest.
The development of colored business
concerns and industrial corporations
will receive special attention. The new
concern will be national in scope with
branch Offices in many important cen
ters. ,
The bank will apply for membership
in the federal reserve system which will
place it under government suprvision
as well as state supervision.
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Colored men g department International
committee Of Young Men IS Christian
Associations, 347 Madison avenue,
New York.
Mr.. 8. Joe Brown,
1858 Fifth street,
Des AMoines, Iowa.
Nv daar NJ Rrou

Mr.. 8. Joe Brown,
1858 Fifth street,
Des Moines, Iowa.
My dear Mr.. Brown:
Permit me in this formal way to ex-
press to you and Mrs. Brown my hearty
appreciation for the kind hospitality ex-
tended to our group Of men both in
your home and in the city while we
were in attendance upon the convention.
We shall not soon forget the many
kindnesses shown US by our Des Moines
friends, and let me personally extend
to you an invitation to visit us when
ever you are in New York City or
Washington.
I have felt that may not be able
to reach directly all Of the friends who
are responsible for our entertainment
at Des Moines, so let me express our
united gratitude to them through you.
With best wishes and hoping to hear
from you at your convenience, am
Sincere yours,
G. H. Tobias, secretary.
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POLITICAL THIS AND THAT.

From now, until November, 1920, the
attention Of the American people will
be directed towards the selection Of a
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Y. M. g. A. MEN
EXPRESS APPRECIATION

Attorney s. j. Brown makes public
the Following letter Of appreciation
which he received from Mr.. G. n. To-
bias, senior secretary Of Y. M. G. A..
work among the colored students who
were represented in the student volun-
teer convention recently held in this
city,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-04

L. What oddities has the bobo-
link?
2. Does a breeze make the fish
bite?
g. What is the appearance Of the
shrike?
Answers to Yesterdays Questions.
/. Are our native sparrows musi-
cal?
Our native sparrows are all meek
and lowly birds. Nature has denied
them all brilliant tints, OUT siiu ms,.
given them sweet and musical voices.
The white-throat has a timid tremu-
lous strain, that issues from the low
bushes or from behind the fence,
where it's cradle is hid. The song
sparrow modulates it's simple ditty as
softly as the lining OF its own nest
The vesper sparrow has only peace
and gentleness In it's strain.
2. viii chipmunk try and bury
nuts on wood floor2
II you have tame chipmunk
turn him loose in an empty room and
give him some nuts. Finding no place
them into a corner and pretend to
cover them up. You will see his paws
move quickly about them for an in
slant as il in the act OF pulling leaves
or mould over them. His machine
must work in that way.
3. How does the yellow warDie,
get rid of the parasitical egg OF the
cowbird?
The little yellow warbler when the
cowbird drops her egg into its nest
is much disturbed when she discov
ers the strange egg. and her mate ap-
pears to share her agitation. Then af-
ter a time. the mother bird proceeds
to bury the egg by building another
nest on top of the old one. If another
cowbird egg is dropped in this one.
she will proceed to get rid of this in
the same way.