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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
Who's Who
IN DIES r1OINES OCAIS

Mrs. A. j. Booker's corps of younger
girls rendered a very creditable, pro-
gram on Sunday the 18th to an appre-
ciative audience of sixty people.
The program for Sunday the 22nd of
May will be in charge Of Mrs. John
Mayweather at 4:3O O'Clock.
The gymnasium demonstration is to
be held on Wednesday evening at 8
clock, at the Central associations
building, corner of Ninth and High
streets. The object of the entertain
ment is to raise money for the girls
camp fund, therefore an admission fee
OF zoe is being asked for adults and
l5c for children under fifteen years of
age. One feature of the evening is a
basket ball game. The public is in
yita1
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Mr. John Burson is here represent
ing the Tallahassee investments Com
Pany, which company owns the town of
Rentiesville, Oklahoma and acreage
tracts.
Mr.. 3urson is located at 757 West
Ninth street. The company informs us
that they stand behind his representa-
tions, which shows him far above the
average agent in dealing with people.
The payments for applications 90 in for
approval Of the Company, which also
avoids the usual trouble between pur-
chaser and agent, --
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

enism; but since being here l have
learned some things.
We are busy constructing our new
building in the interior, and although
L expect to return in the summer, the
work will still be going on, as all the
building must be built and it is a great
undertaking to build where skilled
workers are so far removed.
Please thank dear Mrs. Brown for
the fifty dollars which she gave for our
work. Some day she will receive a
token of appreciation for the same.
With kind words to your dear pas
tor, and all friends, am, fraternally,
Yours for the redemption of Africa,
w. Sampson Brooks.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

The entertainment HThe Feast in the
Wilderness, given Wednesday evening
May IL at st. Paul's A. M. E. church,
under the auspices Of the Ushers club,
Mr.. Gus Nichols, president, was sue
cess both financially and socially. On
June the club will give musical and
popularity contest at the church. Ad-
mission free ....
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
WANTED AT ONCE,

BY lone farmer, lady, gentleman,
or good industrious boy to take one
third interest in chicken and melon
patch. 245 chickens Matched and 200
eggs setting, and four acre melon
patch. Will give one-third. No expe-
rtence or capital needed. Everything
furnished Four good horses.
Write M. r. WEIGH,
Indianola. Iowa.
p. @. Milo 20 and IL.
Route No. 1.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. Frank e. Embry was entertain
ing her friend Mrs. Robt. Erby of Colo
RADIO Springs, this week, who stopped
over en- route from Detroit where she
had accompanied the remains Of her sis
ter for burial.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

The Health Bureau of the Des Moin es
Negro Business Mems league of which
DR.. A. J. Booker is chairman, has ar
ranged for a meeting to be held Sunday
evening at st. Paul 8 A. M. E. church.
DR.. G. A. Adams and DR.. J. A. Jefferson
will give the principal addresses. Come
out everybody and hear them.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Lieut.. Rufus B. Jackson, formerly
Of the fighting Eighth Illinois regiment
but now senior student in the State
College at Ames. spent Thursday and
Friday renewing old acquaintance in
Des Moines. While here he was the
guest of Atty. and Mrs. s. Joe Brown
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

En- route home from her tour of in
spection Mrs. S. Joe Brown stopped
over in Buxton last Sunday to visit her
brother, Clark Wilson, who recently
suffered a paralytic stroke but is much
improved at this writing. Her father,
Mr.. Jake Wilson, who has been in poor
health for about four years at the same
place is also much improved.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. Alice Mcdowell underwent q
minor operation Monday morning at her
residence, 1911 Center street. DR..
Smith and Ransom performing the OPP
GRAFTON. Mrs. Dowell is doing nicely
at this writing.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
CHURCH OF GOD AND

CHURCH OF GOD AND
SAINTS OF CHRIST
Incorporated under the law Of Iowa.
927-928 West Twelfth Street.
715 South East Aston.
Elder e. w. Pittman
Meetings Sunday, Wednesday and
Friday at 1880 p. m. Every 18th Sunday
II a. m. Saturday all day.
Phone Wal. 1907. Des Moines, Iowa
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

The style show which was to have
been held at st. Paul's A. M. E. church
on May "a has been postponed. An
uouncementt later.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Among the callers at the Bystander
Office the current week were Elder E.
w. Pittman, of the Church of God and
the Saints of Christ and Elder A. G.
Chairman, representative of the Adven-
fist church. Each subscribed for the
paper. a.t-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

The regular Sunday afternoon men 8
meeting will be held Sunday at p. m.
Secretary e. G. Robinson will speak.
Every man and boy is invited to at
tend. g..
The boys will take their first hike
on Decoration day. .,@
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Golden text-Children obey your par
ents in all things; for this is well pleas
ing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke
not your children to anger, lest they be
discouraged, Col. 3:20-21. Opening
bell, 1:30 prompt.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends for
their sympathy and beautiful floral
gifts during the illness and death of our
beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Mrs.
Flora Sweet. = .-
Mrs. Lula Powell,
Mr.. Harry Rhodes.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

The Mary Church Terrell club met
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Audra Alexander. Final plans were
perfected for the clubs representation
at the annual gathering of the Iowa
Federation Of Colored Women IS clubs
which convenes in Cedar Rapids next
week. -Four members Of the clup viii
attend, Mrs. Nellie Esters and Mrs.
Stella Hyde, as delegates and Mrs.
Colleen Jones and Mrs. Johnnie Shaw,
chairmen of the health and the music
committees, respectively.
The club will meet May 80 at the
home of Mrs. Jessie Davis.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Jefferson had for
their dinner guest Thursday Mrs. F. E.
Embry and guest, Mrs. Robert Erby of
Colorado Springs, Mrs. John Walker
and her daughter, Mrs. William Walker
of Minneapolis, MINI. After the de-
licious four-course dinner DR.. and Mrs.
Jefferson motored their guest to Fort
Des Moines to see Clara Kimball
Young. All enjoyed wonderful en-
joyable afternoon
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
CAPITAL CITY GIANTS LOSE

Capital City Giants local colored nine
was defeated by Prairie City at Prairie
City Sunday afternoon, 2 to 0. Two
errors, pass and single through
shortstop in the first inning chased the
only counters Of the game across the
rubber
After the first frame Prairie City
never had a chance to score. The con-
test was pitchers duel between Moore
of Giants and Williams of Prairie City.
The Giants will play Argonne post at
the Western league park next Sunday.
Score by innings
Giants - 0 0 o O 0 O 0 90 4 3
Prairie c. O 90 0 0 o o. 5 3
Batteries - Moore and Saunders;
Williams and HEM.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
LETTER FROM BISHOP BROOKS.

LETTER FROM BISHOP BROOKS.
Atty. S. Joe Brown of this city is in
receipt of the following letter which
he thought would be Of interest to read
ers Of the Bystander:
.,. Monrovia, Liberia,
.. ....-.. April l, 1921. s
Mr.. s. Joe Brown, .s
Des Moines, Iowa.
Dear Friend: ..:s.
This comes to say that I am now in
Africa to spread the Kingdom of
Christ. thought that I had some con-
ception of what it meant to overthrow
the long established customs of heath
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

ee6 WILL BREAK A COLD, FEVER
AND GRIPPE QUICKER THAN ANY
THING WE KNOW, PREVENTING
PNEUMONIA.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Oil is gold in Oklahoma, the leading oil producing
state Many small tract of land town lot has turned
valuable oil property Then there's the big wealth
golden wheat and CONNECTION comes IN tor
big share greenbacks and other come in for big
shares great many Negroes wealthy and own oil
land, fine farms and homes
The freedom where people are happy and contented IS
big while times always good and money easy
Don't fail to get lot property with OH
interests at RENTIESvlLLE fine locality DonL Walt
and be for the list Of property IS sah ana
will be offered only short time.
We have reliable agent John Burson at No ~ West
Ninth Street, Des MOnes Iowa. phone No Walnut 5z4O.
TALLAHASSEE INVESTMENT CO., Muskogee, Okla
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Y. w. @. A. NOTES.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
MEMS AND BOYS EXTRA PANTS

You know that an extra par of Trousers will more than dos ble the life of your new suit 2 oftimes a good pair of trOuSH will be found to match cOd saving the buying of a ile'S1, SUI sui Our stock in Mems and Boy Trousers is ready for your T spectlon.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
MEMS AND BOYS CLIO HING

Our stock IS most compss and the time for winter cloan Is just setting in. An inspectr of our stocks will convince N that we have the goods, andh they are at surprisingly k prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
ND DE R w EAR

The right underwear tor VIII ter means the difference betv'1 health and doctor bills. lhsa tire family can be fitted 0ul underwear at low prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
NIX TS

Isn't a nice, warm Dlan'a something that you cam. Y. have too many of9 They Hlar <, ideal Christmas presenl '. t mother. The line IS large '' price Is small. p.,h.
 Special price on Blanket pau robes.
 FREE---A good rocke'A'~' q :. with each Dixie Boys Sult
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
RAINCOATS AND WORK
 co ATS

Truly the season when you want these Health Savers Is here. We have an unusually large as- sortment in different sizes of Raincoats.
 A few Duck Work Coats, especially good for the outdoor man. Prices slashed on this seasonable merchandise.
 STAPLES
 ILL Domestic, Bleaching, h. dian Head Linen, and other sta pie goods are always in demand. We have our regular stock, and Lave just received an additional -hipment which makes 1t most complete. These, too, are going at unheard-of prices. Buy now, he price Is low.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
STAPLES
SHOES AND BOOTS

To handle the demand of the shoe trade of Polk county Is tru- ly great task, for there are so many different feet to fit and tastes to suit. Yet we have been supplying their needs since our start in business, and KNOW what Is wanted. Such brands as Hamilton-Brown and Walkover are regularly carried by us, and are slashingly reduced in this sale.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
DAINTY UNDERTHINGS

Nothing IS more appealing to the feminine mind than dainty underthings. We have kept this in mind in making our pur- chases. You will find here the daintiest creations as we'll as the other goods, at slaughter prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
s W E AYERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMr,

The little kiddies hateto hn dle up no matter how cbiRr the weather. Overcome S hate" by purchasing a lh sweater. They will like then
 Also sweaters for moas dad. the big brother and sts Ideal for Christmas present
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTS.

Whether you want a Dress Shirt, Stiff Shirt, Cotton Shirt, Wool Shirt, Khaki, Colored, White, Stripe, for Men or Boys, we have what you want. We can fit and suit you. See the stock, look at the prices, and be con- vinced.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-01
GINGH A M s

We have found from experi- ence what people of Polk county seek in the way of Ginghams.
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Evening journal., 1921-03-12
FEWER DEATHS
HERELAST Week
Number of Cases of Trans
miSsable Diseases, How
ever, Increases
s DIE OF GRIP
AND PNEUMONIA

While the number OF cases OF
transmissible diseases reported to the
Board Of Health this week. shows an
increase. the total number 6f deaths
Is much lower than for the past eight
weeks.
According 10 the statement OF vital
statistics. issued at noon today by
Secretary Frantz. 2S new cases Of
transmissible diseases were reported,
as follows: "A whooping cough. 10
scarlet fever. 3 chicken pox and one
diphtheria.
The number OF deaths during the
week was 20. OF which seven we're
under one year OF age. The highest
number OF deaths was due to preu-
monia and grip. eight being reported
For the corresponding week OF last
year there were 80 deaths and for
the past eight weeks the number has
varied from "a TO As weekly.
The number OF marriages and
births shows a substantial increase
is marriages and 70 births being re-
ported. For the corresponding week
81 last year there were u mar
riages and 43 births.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
believe
WORKERS Will
ACCEPT wage
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, be flooded with disputes TO settle. in
case the men refuse to accept some
. wage cuts.
n the railroads are successful in
reducing operating expenses. they
will cut freight and passenger rates,
their representatives promised to-
day.
There is no question but a sub
stantial reduction in operating ex-
-pcnses would be followed in a short
time by reduction OF rates" Sam
Dunn, OF the Railway Age said to-
day. 1T was high operating ex-
penses that made IL necessary for
the Interstate Commerce Commission
40 fix present freight and passenger
rates last August. About one-third
-of operating costs are mace up Of
fuel. materials and supplies. The
other two-thirds consists Of wages.
The railroads have not, In any
month since the new rates were
fixed, earned the six per cent. return
expected by the Interstate Comlnerce
Commission. Therefore any reduc-
ton in expenses. especially labor
costs. is out OF the question"
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
BRDGEVTLLE WOMEN
ENJOY CARD PARTY

Special TO The Evening Journal.
BRIDGENILLE, Del, March t.
After three weeks the Ladies' Tues
day Night Club resumed meeting
this week when they met at the
home OF Vice President Mrs Law
renee NJ. Cahall. After the busi-
ness meeting in charge Of Mrs. Ca
hail a very instructive talk was made
on Ethical Bcauty' by DR.. T. z.
Terry, a retired minister OF Mcthc-
dist conference.
The Five Hundred Card Cluh was
entertained Thursday night az this
country home Of Miss Dorothy Ruos.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren C.. Newton. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hin. Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ton Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w.
Vivon. Miss May Ricards. Adels
Gray, Lillian Sudler, Florencs
Becker. Lois Ward. Dorothy Ruos.
Mr.. Dodge, Mr.. Knipe. Ira Lewis.
Stanley Ledenham. George Ruos and
Edward J. Layton.
The Rev ]. b. Gumby, Of Meth
odist Episcopal Church, OF Cam
bridge. Md. has been assisting the
Rev. Mr.. Jacobs in conducting his
revival services this week. DR.. J.
W. Colona is to preach Sunday
morning in Union NJ +. Church.
Dorothy and Rachael Stewart,
children OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Stewart. who have been i'll of pneu-
monia. have recovered.
Springlike weather has encour-
aged farmers and gardeners in doine
their early spring work.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
DESERVED MEDAL,
BUT DRAWS FINE

Arrested here while riding on the
step Of a Pennsylvania Railroad
train, Harry Mayer was fined IS and
costs by Deputy Judge Lynn, in
Municipal Court. this morning, on
a charge of trespassing.
II is said that after Mayer had
been detected in his extremely un-
comfortable position, he hung from
the train across a stream Of water
half submerged in the creek. The
man is about six feet tall. and il
seemed almost impossible that he
could jam himself in the small
space he did and ride here from Bal
timore. He said he was on his way
to his home in New York.
After Assistant City Solicitor
Davis had explained the facts OF the
case. when Mayer pleaded guilty TO
the charge OF trespass. Judge Lynn
remarked that he deserved a
medal"
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
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life. He is OF recognized business
ability and his anable nature has
won him many friends. not only in
Republican politics but in other cir
cles. He is a son Of the late Will
liam H. Binany
Mr.. Billany was city auditor for
two years. holding that position
about 30 years ago. lie later en-
gagged in the printing business. He
was assistant postmaster OF Whining
ton for six years. embracing the
years OF 1895 10 1904.
10 was in 1904 that Mr.. Billany
was appointed by then Gov. Preston
Lea az recorder OF deeds TO hll unex-
pired term Of james s. Moore, who
died while in office. Mr.. Billany was
a candidate for election TO the Office
in 1906. when he was nominated on
the Republican ticket and was elect
ed 10 the office. His term as recorder
lasted until 1910.
For IA years MT Bnlany was
chairman OF the Republican City
Committee. relinquishing that posi-
ton about four years ago. lie has
been a member OF the Republican
state Central Committee for 20
years. He is now serving his third
term as president OF the Youne
Mems Republican Club.
After the arrest OF Recorder OF
Deeds Furman G.. Cole. about two
months ago, Mr.. Billany was ap-
pointed at the suggestion Of the
Judges and Attorney-General Towns
end as special deputy recorder until
the case against Cole is disposed OF
He IS now filling that Office.
The position TO which Mr.. Billany
Is 10 be appointed. fourth postmas-
ter-general OF the country. pays
s5. 600 a year. It is one OF the most
/ important posts in the department
as the fourth assistant postmaster
general comes in close contact with
the postmasters OF the country and
operation OF the postofices. Mr.
| Bnlany Is a member Of the Masonic
| fraternity and is past State Council
lor Of the Junior order United
/ American Mechanics. He is mar
ried and lives at the Donaldson
Apartments. jefferson street, abov'
Tenth.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12

ercise the functions mentioned in
the case OF absence from the county
OF the chancellor. The present
statute only grants such authority
i'm case of the absence from the
state Of the Chancellor.
on request OF Senator Robertson
the rules were suspended 10 place on
final passage tho House bill received
in the Senate earlier in the day au-
thorizing Fre6erica to raise $4,000
by bonds for improvements to its
water plant. The bill. which passed
the Senate, carries a 81 referendum
provision.
Senator Bennett obtained unani
nous consent TO introduce for Sena-
tor Palmer two bills relating TO the
town Of Lewes. The first provides
for authorization Of a bond issue of
$50. 900 for extension Of the towns
lighting and water system. new
sewers. fire plugs and other improve
ments. The. second bill authorizes
an increase in the amount Of money
the town may raise by taxation.
Senator Bennetts bill making 70 a
misdemeanor TO manufacture, sell or
trade in adulterated. misbranded.
poisonous or deleterious food and
providing severe penalties for viola
tions was reported to the Senate IA
vorably. The House bill regulating
the preparation and sale Of milk
providing for certified testers was
reported favorably.in in the Senate.
Evening journal., 1921-03-12
COLUMBIA GRAPH. BIG
YEAR, EARNED LESS

The annual report OF the Colum-
b;s Graphophone Manufacturing
Company for the year ending De-
cember 81. was made public today.
President Van Horn Ely. in part
says
THE fiscal year 1920 closed with
the largest gross sales in the history
Of the company being more than
$4,000, 900 nexcess Of the preceding
year. Notwithstanding the general
reduction in the demand for all mer
chandise in the last quarter of the
year.
Net earnings we're less than last
year, on account Of the substantial
increased cost OF raw material and
labor. and higher selling and ad-
Vertising expenses.
'An outstanding feature OF the
year was the successful development
and completion in the company's
laboratories OF substantial improve.
ments to product. the benefit OF
which will accrue to the company
in the future.
"The unfavorable gross sales Ia,
levied by the United States Govern
ment on comparatively few classes
Of industry continues. but a we'll
organized effort is being made e
have this tax removed by the incom
ing administration. In 1920 this tai
cost your company about $4,000, 600
"The inventories of finished good
and raw material on hand at th'
close OF the year were larger thar
usual due 10 trace conditions, bu
wer revalued at prevailing marke
/ prices December 81, 1920.
while there may be trying time
ahead for many classes OF industry
your officers hope that the most difh
cut period OF postwar readjustmen
is passed.
The report shows earnings from
all sources OF S5,S05,514, and aftei
interest. depreciation and bad
debts are deducted. there remained
st.664.2S1 net profit. From thi
was deducted s2,113.OO6 for Fed
cral taxes. leaving s2.551,274 as ne
| income. Writing Off OF inventorie
left a surplus OF s1,019,5SS at tn
crd of the year. compared with So.
s64,544. the end Of the previou
year.
Total assets are given as s4s