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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-18
WANAMAKER'S
In 1881 We
Sold Morris
Chairs

They were among the first articles OF
furniture we did sell, too.
And we had to make them ourselves,
because some Of the old-time kind Of fur
niture dealers were so enraged at the
Grand Depot adding furniture to its stocks
that they threatened to boycott the manu-
facturer who was to make them for US.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-18
50 WOmen's Goats and Wraps
Down to SIS and $37. so

They odds and ends of very pretty Spring styles In
fine al-woo ricone velour and Bolivia The majority
close to half price.
Also there good of the most fashionable
and number of black which promises to be the lead
ing shade for Fall.
1t is excellent chance to buy most attractive wrap
at small price.
WRIST F1oor,C Centre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-18
WOn,en's
TUeed Suits
to Order
for Less

The Custom Tailoring
Bureau is taking orders for
womens and girls tweed
suits made to measure at a
special price during the dull
summer season.
Correct autumn models are
followed, and the special
price obtains until September
1st.
{seoond Floor, CeutrsT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-18
Women's Union Suits in
Athletic Stvle

n style that Is growing popular every day, and
'"es on these two groups greatly lowered.
and nk and white nainsook with dotted silk muslin tops
-"u nemstitched bodice STYLE $1.75
- rink and white sheer longcloth with satn-strped
4'Ss tops, low neck and sleeveless $126.
ss Maxks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-18
Many Women Pin Their Faith
to Surf Satin Bathing Suits

Surf satin is always dependable. you know that will
stand either salt fresh water wonderfully we'll and 1t has
q luster that time never seems to change.
There is another good thing about surfsatn bathing
costume; It Is inexpensive.
great many styles here In this material
brand new others popular that order them
and again. Usually there is piping of color bit
of wool embroidery Some have boomers attached Prices
60 from $3.75 TO $780,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-18
We Sell About 5000
Different Patterns in
Chairs Now

but not more than two or three Morris
chairs in the whole 5000 different kinds
The fashion of the straight-lined re-
clining- back lounging chair, named after
William Morris and various1y upholstered
with velvet or leather cushions, has almost
passed away.
People prefer the big wing-back fire.
side chair, the cozy club lounging chair,
the softly cushioned easy chair that invites
with every inch Of it's upholstered surface.
Or the bolt upright Windsor chair. They
are all less cumbersome and as rule they
tFifth Sixth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-18
Beautiful NeJU
Handbags of
Jacquard Silks

Those in beige and gray
are charming and II q
woman prefers dark colors
she may have black or navy.
In two good shapes, with
gold-plated frames, square or
curved, and with inner frames
and fine satin lining.
Really advance fan styles.
Price $40.
{Main Floor, ChestnutD
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
Our Neigbors
MT. PLEASANT NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bramble returned from
Burlington last night.
Miss. Grace Hooks of Centerville, lowe
spent last Sunday in the city with her
friend, Miss Beulah Palmer.
Mothers Day was fttingiy observed last
Sunday by the Mothers Counsel. The ladies
all looked very nice dressed in spotless white.
The program was splendid A neat little sum
was taken up by the counsel
The Missionary ladies of Baplis. church
met with Mrs. Smith laste Monday. A very
interesting time was had.
Rev Hubbard gave his congregation fine
sermon on mothers last Sunday night.
The services at the Second Baptist church
Sunday were well attended. Rev Handy
preached two good strong sermons.
The little Misses Dorothy and Margaret
Wicks of Eldon, Iowa spent last Sunday in
the city visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs A. G. Burnett of Indianapolis, nation
al representative of the Madame Walkers
manufacturing company was in the city last
week. On Thursday evening at the home of
Miss Gertrude Hyde. Walker club was
was organized among the agents. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. Stone Robinson; vice president, Mrs.
Portia Robinson; secretary Miss Gertrude
Hyde; assistant secretary Mrs. Mary Bar.
rett; treasurer, Mrs. e. Nichols; Sergeant at
Arms, Mrs. Lula Anderson. The club will
meet Thursday evening at the home Of Mrs.
Mrs Stone Robinson, s
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
mARIHnA NEWS

Mr.. Edward WiIkerson Of Essex. Iowa,
was in the city. While here he was the house
guest Of his aunt, Mrs. Ed Pemberton, 800
South Tenth street.
Mr. George Able is not so well, but we
still are in hope of his recovery.
Mrs. Jessie King of North Tenth street,
was called home to Burlington Sunday eve-
ming to be at the bedside OF her sister who
was reported very law. She left at p. m.
weeks with her sister, during her illness,
Neb
Mrs Alice Stewart Of Omaha, Neb., for
merly of Clarinda was in the city visiting
friends and relatives, returning home Monday
Mrs. Lee Nash, granddaughter was out of
the city Saturday and Sunday visiting her
sister in Corning, Iowa, returning home Mon
day at p. m.
The May pole and concert given by the
grand success.
The concert given By. the Second Baptist
church last Tuesday night was grand
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson and brother and
Miss Lydia Mont gomery motored to New
Mark whete they put on what is known as
one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn of Red Oak were in
the city on business. They are expecting to
move here and open up business in the Busy
Bee hotel. formerly run by Mr.. and Mrs.
Lane on South Ninth street. Watch for the
opening date.
The pastor, Rev. G. p. Jones, held his reg
ular service at Bedford, Iowa Sunday while
Mrs: L. A. Jones, pastor s wife had charge
OF the service at Clarinda.
Mr. Stewart Of Nebraska stopped q
few minutes in Clarinda en- route to Holland,
Iowa to visit his brother and family which
he has not seen for two years or more We
are always glad to have visitors.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
REDroRn NoTEs.

The colored citizens Of Bedford are still
on the map, all doing as well as could P 3
causes scarcity in news as all you can read
now days in most OF the Negro, journals is
er. 1 should think that the Negroes would
Of church slavery. We are living today in 3
Give 1 US something Of interest We should
be Informed concerning the doings Of con n
4. 4. q. P. that organization which has and
Mrs. Theodore Parker Of Sioux City w is
have one student in the high school, Mas.
ter Lewis Robinson, who will graduate this
VI Mow also who have is ad hss
school. Miss Thelma has been phenomenal
prodigy from the kindergarten to the high
application to study won two classes. in her
school term and now she has indebted all Of
to her BY nns the gold medal in the
81 She won her rank not alone on merit but
also in competition against twenty or thirty
nent, when we remember that she also won
this pre-eminence in spite of the methods OF
this twentieth mt century school system The
nece. in any line Of endeavor They are
standardizins our education. leveling, It up
avenues are commercial,.ed.
There has been epochs in the worlds his.
tory when man through sae power OF orato eSy
good of downtrodden humanity that, sentence
'tGive me liberty give me DEATH still
rings in the hearts of every true American,
while the associations of the sweets of lib
erty reminds them of its enunciator, Patrick
Henry.
That was in the good old days prior to
the era. The women are now in control
She runs the churches (what they). She
dictators in the home. How are our youths
of today. And not content with polluting the
main avenues of our body intellectual re.
ligious and moral she has arayed herself in
politics Well all we have to do give them
rope. You know the fable.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
WATERLOO ITEMS.

Two good services were held Ut Antioch
BAPTIST church Sunday, Rev. Ewing, pastor,
officiating and three good services we're held
at the tent under the auspices of Mt. Carmel
ciating. 0'A
AS Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
a M. n. church three good services were
officiating at the morning and afternoon serv.
ices and Rev. H. g. Boyd pastor, in the
evening. very good reports were brought to
the quarterly conference Monday evening by
the various departments of the church Of the
past three months work
The B.. F. Lee club held it's weekly meet
ing Monday afternoon at the home of tie
President ane Mrs; Ada Mills on Fowler street.
afternoon at the A. NJ. E. church.
Mrs. Taylor and daughter, from Cleveland
ono are here visiting Mrs. Louisa Burke on
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Wednesday night, May IL, meet
in the interest of the $4,000 600 drive. We
had well filed house and was expecting the
o the drive
$500. The amount that was paid was $32
The ministers present at the meeting were:
E. Butler, (the zone :man), and Rev. j. H
Ferribee. D. D. OF Monmouth, H., also the
honorable pastor Rev. Mr., N. R. Rhononee
IL at 6:15 q. m. from Cleveland, Ohio. He
spent five hours in Burlington interviewing
taking of the pastor and the good people
Keokuf. Iowa. the trip being made in = one se
at 2 40 p. m. Those making the trip with
the bishop were: Rev. NJ R. Rhonendee,
presiding elder, Rev. James Higgins and DR..
Mrs. Rhonendee and son. Charles, left
Friday morning for an indefinite stay in
St. Johns A. NJ E. church. The presiding
elder preached two soul stirring sermons both
and evening, which were enjoyed by
The membership rally, of 80 days work
f fnl: They were were able to lay upon the table
Miss AUDREY Hedge has returned home
and with Miss Naomi Harper and brother,
Henry, who are students at the university.
Of IF ohI
also NJ. Booker Jackson of the latter place
spent the week end in the city visiting At the
and Miss Audrey Hodge -
The sick of the city are improving and
some are able to be out.
Mrs. Stevens at this writing is still bed.
,ast
Mrs. Jessie King of Clarinda, Iowa is in
he city called to the bedside Of her sister,
Mrs Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs Shepherd of FIT. Madison,
Iowa, were callers in our city Saturday.
n cif Huha Mr.
Chester Cowden and Miss Beatrice Pickett
If Mt Pleasant, Iowa were united in holy
wishes of their many friends -
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
DAVENPORT, IOWA CHURCHES.
~ AAHhal A NJ = NofAa

viii be at bethel A. N. r. church. 800
II; From ON $50 to 5;So o'clock i've deaconesses
to 8 p. m. win be reception and banquet
p. m. Mayor Barewaid Of this city will
Bishop coppin win speak on the 100000
The Mystic shriners sermon will be held at
Bethel a. M. =. church Sunday. May 20 at
Rev. r. @. Ransom Of New York City
preached at Bethel A. N. E. church Sunday
At >. m. he lectured to an appreciative
aadiencs. His subject was. THE Prophets
has been very III. We hope for her q speedy
recovery.
Rev. e. c. Ransom, Pastor.
Mt. Zion Baptist church has it's new loca-
tion at 3O7 East Second street. They are
now no. j putting on s12ooo drive to be com,
raised by twelve captains each captain with
'As Prss wgfns q .s will raise $loe
Evening ssrvice--Rev. Jordan Tut. pastor
b. Y. p. U. at 80 p. m.
MISSION o 4sFa = s. PITS E s. pas p M
~, Mrs Mt D. ~ Murf gave lecture at the
~. Her six years in Africa doing mission
Rev. Nicholson preached : very able ser
Out of Service, = - $3.50.
! Mrs: Frank Pate Of this city had stroke
Y. W. g. A. Notes.
is having its annual campaign for $4,000.
5000 Of their yearly budget: Tie drive is
management and the different captains.
Mrs r. $. Taylor. Mrs. D. s. johnson,
Washington, Mrs. Florence Lyons, Mrs. E.
Howell and Thelma Byrnn captain of Girl
A girl rescue corps has been organized in
Rock Island with q nucleus of twelve girls
VINO are planning to go to camp at Lake Oko-
To make the drive success each depart.
ment of the Y. w. Ca were given . display
window in the downtown district. The col.
pred center was in the art shop of Hall and
Martin, Fourth and Brady street. The win
dow display consisted of millinery, needle and
pred girls. The work done by the educa-
lion classes. of the center.
NE Robert DUR, advertising manager of
me bystander gave q short, interesting talk
= me : y pA SSasaEi Ery 1r rsi
This concern is . million dollar
concern n with officers in the principal cities
position through his efficiency in the differ
ent branches of the company that he has
Davenport has one of the largest Y. w.
q; AS for colored people west of Chicago
The Mrs Fairfax Richey, the general secre-
tary, has in large way proven her ability
y has dining room, kitchenette, reading
room, gymnasium.
Sunday evening the time that was desig-
mated to close their annual drive was cele.
DRAFTED by wonderful program composed of
2 number of selections by members of the
o.. and q lecture by Robert D. DUR, of
The Bystander. Mr.. DUR referred to Mrs.
Richey as the eagle of the community and
urged that other girls and boys profit by the
splendid work that she has accomplished
All three of the churches in Davenport are
really up and doing. Most of the people are
we'll pleased with The Bystander and saws
that all that is wanted is more of their city
news and they were promised that if they
would only get it to the Office in time it will
Davenport City Federation was appointed
agent for the Bystander
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

= . Z /. /, 4. Q.
dance in Burlington last Thursday night.
The Kings Daughters gave hard time
social last Thursday evening. Quite few
turned out. Gladys Wells and Joe Mccane
were the winners of the two department
prizes. very nice time was had.
The Busy Bees met with Mrs. L. Foster last
Monday. The meeting was very interesting.
Miss Opal Newman and Mr.. Fred Price were
married Saturday evening at the home of the
brides grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas
Robinson, Rev. H. J. Handy officiating. Mr..
and Mrs. Price were the recipients Of many
useful presents. The best wishes of their
many friends follow this young couple
Mrs. Geo. jackson was called to Burlington
on account of the serious illness of her niece,
Mrs. Stevens. Mrs. Jackson left her niece
very i'll.
Misses NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ain, bSuea.
Messrs Wilbur and Arthur Burnaugh sons
of Mr.. Ira Burnaugh have started in to bust
ness for themselves in Sparta, Wis. Their
friends hope for them much success.
Miss Wealthy Garrett of Fairfield was in
the city. Saturday. evening to attend the New
man Price nuptials.
The 'sfsh fry at the Second Baptist
church last Friday evening was decided sac
cess.
Mrs. Robert Anderson is recovering from
spell of Sickness zs-5.-r1
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
FAIRFIELD ITEMS.

Rev. B. F. Hubbard has returned from
deaps y his sers ne eaed by the
The ladies served supper in the basement
of the church Wednesday evening. Rev. A.
w. Hackley being the guest Of hon or which
was enjoyed by all
The teachers meeting was well attended
Wednesday evening, A. w Hackley, presid-
ing elder was with us and much interest is
being manifested in the meetings.
Bethel A. NJ. e. s. S.. was well attended
served.
The ladies Of the Bsl "A. NJ E. church
will serve chicken dfSyaer Tuesday at the
The Woman's Mite Missionary society will
meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 80 with Mrs.
Anna Colston. The president wishes all of
the ladies to attende.
Teachers meeting Friday evening at the
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
WASHINGTON, IOWA NOTES.

Presiding Elder A. W. Hackley held quar-.
terly meeting here May 8, it being mother
day. A very appropriate, program was rem
dered in the Afternoon under the supervision
OF Miss Marie Whaley and Mrs. Emma Black
Mr.. William Watts has came to make his
home with his brother, Arthur
Mrs. George Hill and Mrs. Lewis Hill OF
Chicago visited few days at the home OF
Mrs: Robert Evans and children of Musca.
tine tine visited at the home of her sister, Mrs.
day at the A. NJ. E. church Sunday after
noon he addressed the school on working to-
gether in which he made strong plea for
joyed. 80 80
Mrs. Sam Hall of Indianapolis, Ind, visited at
the A. L. Hall home last week - -
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. Lewis of Hiteman attended mothers
day services at the A.. NJ E. church, Sunday.
Mr.. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in Abba
on Tuesday
Mrs. Kate Moss Of Ottumwa was in Abba
a few days this week.
Rev Sadie Demery and Mrs Lulu Woods
the missionaries will continue their services
in Abba another week.
The Stewardess club met at the home of
Mrs H. Jones this week.
A number from Hooking are attending the
meeting in Abba.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
MT. PLEASANT NOTES

Mrs. Montrose Beckley made short visit
with her mother, Mrs. Clay Reed recently.
:, MISS Beatrice PICKETT Of this city was
Mr.. Chester Cowden. The best wishes of a
host of friends go with these young people.
number of the young folks attended the
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

For burn or scald apply Chamber
lain s Salve. It will allay the pain al
most instantly and quickly heal the in
jured parts.-Adv.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

SPECIAL NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS IN TOWNS
NAMED BELOW.
Leaving Des Moines May 6th Robert D. Durr Trav-
cling Editor and Adv Mgr of The Bystander will visit
the following cities in the interest of The Bystander
MarshalltOwn Waterloo Cedar Rapids, Iowa
City, Davenport Rock Island Moline and East
Moline, Chicago Galesburg, Monmouth, Bur-
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Ottumwa, Abba, Charlton and Osceola respec-
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Each subscriber in the above named cities will please
be prepared to meet him Have your money ready SO he
may on--start saving today Tell those whom
you think would be interested in that could be in
terested in taking out subscription space for
advertising to make it their business to him.
Watch The Bysander for further announcements
but the amount due for subscription because
Il can't tell Just what day he will call on you.
THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

A. NJ. E. church. All are welcome to the
meeting.
Iowa Thursday to attend the funeral of her
auntie.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-05-19

SPARTA, I'LL.
Arthur Bell, formerly of Macon, No. now
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-04
BRINDELL CONVICTED.

The conviction OF Robert =. Brin-
dell, or the charge of extortion from
contractors in New York. is the first
great step taken toward n better
ment OF the building conditions
there: but more than this, 1t is
triumph for the men who are deter
mined that such bare-faced graft
shall not be allowed to continue in a
field which hits one OF the basic ira
ditions OF the country.
The specific charge on which Brin-
dell was tried was that he demanded
and was paid $1,000 by Max Aron-
son garment manufacturer. be-
cause a strike had been called upon
n building in which the latter was in
terested. Brindell declared to Aron-
son that he would not order the men
back to work until that sum had
been paid.
Many other charges OF similar
character were made against this
man who seemed TO hold the build
ing situation in the hollow of his
hand. He was president of the Build
ing Trades Council which was allied
with the Building Trades Employers
Association. Through this combina-
ton IL was said that BrindeII. spend
ing couple OF hours a day at his
office and the rest of the time driving
about the streets of New York.
guarded by his "huskies." had com
plete control of the building situa-
ton.
Contractors could not, proceed with
their work without his consent, and
he seemed to be able to hold them
up at any time. There may be fur
Their development in regard to other
charges against Brindell, but his con-
viction upon the one1is an achieve
ment for Samuel Untermyer and his
asse Mates and n blessing to those
WY - I'd build. through the free
IL actors from the grip OF
eel were employed to
Rs OF no avail. The
= = x,ar-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-04

seeing that a safe hit had been made,
the winning run crossing the plate. he
ran straight for the clubhouse from
first base which he occupied. AL
though the winning run had been
made. apparently. the touching of
second base by an opposing player
holding the ball. forced Merk1e out.
Johnny Evers. called the umpire's at
tention to the play. and Chicago won
thu game.
"Bonehead" was the name which
was given Merkle Immediately. Most
players would have sunk into immed-
late oblivion under the pressure of
tho criticism heaped upon him. Most
men, in any walk OF life which car
ried with 1t the same amount of
publicity, would have ceased to try.
Ambition would have been gone
But Fred Morkle came back"
Backed by a keen Judge OF players.
McGraw, he played successfully with
the New York team and has contin-
ued his fine work ever since. Only
now. because probably OF ago and a
slowing up OF his body. not his brain.
no has been released. His greatest
playing came after the unfortunate
incident that might have thrown a.
less courageous man into the discard
long ago.
Sport is sport life. life. But in
either sport or 1ife-in any struggle
ample of Fred Merkle is worth re-
Numbering
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-04

Young Willie never liked to work;
He landed in New Britain:
1T looks a corking place" said he,
ITO labor or to quit in.
He got a job, but couldn't quit
Because his wife objected.
II like 1T here" she said, Some girls
Wear ears quite unprotected"