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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
A Shut-in's Thanks

Dear Miss Thomas-I write this to ask you
to allow me space in your paper to thank
some unknown friend for sending me several
issues of The Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal.
I have been a shut-in for fifteen years. Ny
father. mother. brother and sister have all
crossed over the rive, and am left alone
with no one to look to for help. My wife
was my only help on earth, and she, too. is
now a shut-in; has not been able to walk a
step for sixteen months, and we have no
children we are alone day and night. Through
the kindness of the Sunshine society and edi-
tor of Comfort, we have a wheel chair On
my chair / do our little cooking. l am a
member, of c. L. o. c. No. 24S4S. I do think
Uncle Charlie is doing noble work for poor
shut-ins. A shut-in himself. yet never asking
help for himself No one knows nor can
realize for one moment what it is to be shut
in from all the pleasures and beauties Of Ire;
never to be able to get out in the sun s
bright rays; neither can any one know what
II is to lose their health until 1t is too late.
1 would be glad to hear from any House
holders. but I can't answer any letter unless
stamp is enclosed. With kindest regards and
best wishes, yours fraternally,
II. S. KNIGHT.
Route 4, Prosperity S. c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

or died, when / read about Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; so I
began to take it, and am well again and
relieved of all my suffering. Mrs.
GEORGE JoRDY, Box 40, Marlton, NJ.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases we know OF, and
thousandsof voluntary testimonialsare
on file in the Pinkham laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form of
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodicpains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostratlon.
Every suffering woman owes 1T to her
self to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound a trial.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-.
tiaI letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
One of Our Old-Timers

Dear Miss Thomas: 1t seems when one
gets the Household habit they just can I
keep from coming back, at least tbs that
way with me. My main excuse for coming
back Just now il to thank the Householders
for their generous response to my appeal Tor
my dear invalid friend, Mrs. 20 +. Jackson
of Juliette, Ga. She received about forty
post cards; some were perfectly beautiful;
several good letters and one kind lady OF
Cave Springs sent her such lovely little
book She is deeply grateful for each and
every one, and i would be glad to thank all
take Ills method of doing
Dear friends. you have no idea how much
sgpshine such little things bring into the
HIo OF a shut-in. AS perhaps some would
this much: II is perhaps another case OF
mothers devotion. Never very stout, and
phoid fever, the days and nights of watch
ing and anxiety told on her strength and
soon after HIS recovery she took to her bed
and has been there ever since. That was
nesrlv three wears ago. Some days she Is
better: is able to sit up a little, has only
been out Of doors two or three times, and
good. kind husband, two sons and one lit
tie daughter OF five years at home, and
the same number Of children away. Her
BOYS are her only houselSeepers. I hope some
will pause long enough to send her a ray
of runshine occasionally.
Yes. Marion Stevens. you and I discussed
unknown correspondents in these pages some
! time back. I have none on my list now. we
hive all Cultivated" but / haven't forgot
ten them by any means. think good
correspondent is helpful whether knd@vn or
unknown.
And. oh. Mrs. Pansy. I see congratulations
are in order 1 wonder what you'll do with
that dear little fellow when you go visit
ing? Be sure and take a quilt along to
make him a pallet. I'm here reminded of
a girl l know who was once by children as
Won were She's married now and has two
Of the ''tomboyest' children ever saw
7 made an error in my last letter by say
ing / knew two girls who work in a
printing office at $3.50 per month. learn
7 was m!sinformed. they were getting n
much better salary. They are very sweet,
smart girls, and 1 gladly make the correc-
ton.
Saw. Irene, has your pen rusted so badly
Won can't let US hear from you?
N;,riel. I'll agree you are in A peck Of
trouble" but think II I were you I'd de-
eide the question by staying with my ma.
TIE beautiful springtime has arrived and
everything is lovely; but oh, that tired feel
ing is stealing over me and I just must
quit.
Marion stevens. send me a post card.
dearly love to get them.
With love to Miss Thomas and all.
MAE JOHNSON.
forsyth. Ca. r. F. d. No. 1.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Davis street route in the spring of 1882.

l want to ask the Household few questions:
l. For what purpose woman created
2. Was she created for a slave for the man
3. Was she created for idol to sit up
for man to worship?
4. Was she created just to raise large
family?
s. Is she an inferior being to man; or is
she equal to him?
6. Should a woman have equal rights with
her husband in pleasure and recreation, or
should she be cramped down and her husband
indulge in pleasures and deny his wife the
same privilege?
think every woman in the world ought to
do like Georgia Gypsy-6o as her husband
does but, of course, she must not stroll off
everywhere by herself for a woman's place
is with her husband.
"And the Lord said, 1t is not good that
the man should be alone. will make him an
help meet for him." Gen. 2:lS)
No, 1t is not good for the man to be alone.
All so-called pleasures and recreation are only
flash without a wife 1t is like butter
without salt, or a pie without sugar. 1t takes
wife to flavor the pleasures of life.
have been married thirteen years, and have
never gone hunting or fishing without her.
and if she can't go / won't go. 1 want ill
We Householders to. put your thinking caps
and get your Bibles and read and try to an
swer all my questions, for 1 want them an
swered FROM a biblical standpoint. viii not
thank any one for answer from worldly
standpoint for I try to take the Bible for
everything. If this does not find its way TO
the waste basket 1 will come again.
MOSES.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Let's BE Content

see no use Tor you an me
70 alus fret an worrys
see no use Tor Us 20 be
In such an awful hurry
For we can't push ole Time along
It's alus hest 90 sing q song
An take this life just Ike twas meant
An, Be content
a see no use for rs osee
r0r trouble an dismay-
TO borrow from the coming week
We'd better sing today.
PEP each day brings its troubles 70
All o. us-but the skies are blue;
An Gods own sunshine stil is sent
Let's be content
. see No use TO lose the day
Because we've lost an hour;
n weeds Ne are. why should We say:
Il should have been flower.
AItho' destitute o beauty
We can strive 10 do our duty.
And grasp each blessin' God has sent
An be content
I see no use to .'eusz ny fate"
When fish don't pull my line; 1T
lust wait an keep a-tryin'
Wen be right easy-sing our song
Way after while de fish'n come along.
o. let rs sing ere life Is spent,
An BE eontent-
Then do not pine. sweetheart OF mine.
Tlo' shades around Us fail
on other days the sun VIII SHINE
II cannot shine On all.
Come let Us sing an not complain.
mo winters storms or summers rain
shall o'cr our earthly path be sent,
But be content
Let's be content, o, hungry soul,
For yet q little while:
Touorroyv's sun may sight the goal
Co ne. IL with a SMILE
But II the summer fails 70 bring
The goal you sought for in the spring,
Don't be A coward an lament.
But be content
Let's Be eoutent-just you an ne
Content an satisfied:
Yer look around us-can't you see!
We have not been denied
A single hleSsin'. Then let rs lift
Unto the Gfver OF each gift
A thankful heart. a life weH spent.
An be content
MILINrON RALPH SMITH.
No. G. Stafesboro. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Renews Her Allegiance

Dear Household: Many. many times have
l thought of you and wondered If you had
9y gor tine e s %sd who SO
last September and surely I have never
passed buster period in my life I have
carried as high as twelve studies at a time
/ have finished some of them now, and fee
greatly relieved, as I really had just about
all 1 could do.
friends, and let's have a heart-to-heart talk.
You doubtless never realized just how dear
/ you were to me. loved you all and looked
forward with pleasant expectations to the
greater pleasure receiving letters and
cards, and some of the dearest friends
have, ! give the Household page the credit
This year in school have been very
much impressed with the attitude of the
young girls. Some of them seem to reaiSze
what life means, but only a very few OF
them, and / would like to know why we
have so many thoughtless girls. Is it because
the mothers do not start them out in life
as they ehould? When am thrown in COM
pany with young girl I usually study two
Characters, hers and her mothers. OF
but 1 find it very applicable with most of
them.
One of the girls in the graduating class
she who is to be class prophet stopped in
this evening and asked me to help her inn
agine an interesting prophecy about certain
characters in the class. While we were
building air castles about the girls future
life. I made to wonder what kind Of
women some of the girls of today would
make, not only these, but many other girls
over this southland.
Some are not capable of going out in life
to make their support and certainly they
are not capable of getting married.
1t always makes my heart ache to see a
thoughtless girl get married, for 1t just means
another generation sent out into the world
without proper training. If girls would stay
single till they prepare themselves to pre-
side over a home, there would be more true
homes. On the other hand. 1 feel proud of
prove a great blessing to those who afe
thrown in their company or love through
life.
1 don't want to leave the impression that
/ am not in sympathy with the mothers
neither that am not greatly interested IN
the young girls. / have been so grieved at
the neglect of them that have been made
to weep bitterly. I love the girls of our
country and long to see them living wide
awake lives.
realize that I make many mistakes, but
certainly no ever regrets them more
than I. 1t almost breaks my heart TO see
that I have made mistake, but I have
Heavenly Father will forgive and help me
to live 6Tter In the future. I have no
mother to talk TO when I am sad, hut ~
mother cerld comfort a sad heart IKE our
Heavenly Father; no tender voice like His
peace afford.
1 enjoy getting the many inspiring let
tiers and cards from you, 1t is token nf
Interest, at least. Remember me kindly. y
trust that in a few months ! shall have the
privilege Of writing you a more interesting
letter. as I am planning to spend my va
cation, or at least part Of It, at home, and
you will find me ever the same.
LITTLE MAID.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Physicians Confessions

PhiladelDhla Press.
''I often wonder" said DIR. Jay F. sham
berg at a recent meeting OF the Philadelphia
County Medical society. how many OF ouI
cures are psychological. Some time ago
had a patient with a severe case OF eczema.
/ sent her to another physician TO take sea
water treatment. kept her under inspection.
seeing her twice week. Immediately she be
gan to tell me how much the sea water was
helping her. She said she was getting better
every day, and yer the eczema kept getting
worse so far as 1 could see. and / could see
that she was scratching it more all the
time
81 have a better one that that" rejoined
Dr. c. f. de NJ. Sajous. "a man brought
his daughter to me for treatment. She had
lost her voice / tried the battery on her,
and her voice returned perfectly in short
time. The father was in such glee that ne
Rugged me. When they had gone happened
to look at the battery and saw that the cur
rent had not been turned on"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
A Good Offer

Dear Household: When the winter Is ended
and the dripping rains cease for time, then,
how pleasant 1t will be to prepare to make
our gardens things Of beauty
MY little girl. who delights in flowers. gath
cred variety of seed, and on looking through
her collection / find she has some to spare
To encourage the growing of hardy ANIMALS
which comprise some of most beautiful
summer and early autumn flowers will senC
to those who will send me a self-addressed,
stamped envelope a package each Of double
zinnia, and centourea bachelors button) seed
1t deepnds on conditions to sowing the seed
if the soil is mellow and not exposed to the
run Of chickens, either of these would be bet
ter planted in open ground, that is, where they
are to bloom. otherwise it is usually better
to sow in seed boxes or prepared beds and
transplant to the garden, setting them a foo
and half or two feet apart, unless intended
for borders then set closer. Sincerely,
MRS. w. S. BOOZER,
r. F. D. 2, Box Sc. Prospect. S. c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
c. II A T

am sure that all OF the Household
will join me in giving Muriel the right
hand OF fellowship. She is a brave girl;
when she made her decision / know that
angels applauded. for the bible says. BE
not unequally yoked together" Nobody
has more sympathy with misfortune than
I have, but when a man deliberately
walks in the way OF eternal ruin, 1 al
most lose my patience.
One OF the ancient writer's wrote OF
an emperor who was warned by his ply
stefan that il he continued to drink he
would lose his eyesight and he said,
Farewell sweet light then. must have
my pleasure; I must drink, though 1
drink out mine eyes"
Many times the sin OF drunkenness has
blinded the moral sight when the physi-
cal organs have continued
Another writer says that drunkenness
IS the vice OF a good constitution or a
bad memory; a constitution so treacher-
oCsly good that II never bends until IT.
breaks. or OF a memory that recollects
the pleasure OF getting intoxicated but
forgets the pains OF getting sober.
There Is little that is more heartrend-
ing than the letter of the mother who
sees her little children taken in training
by such father as we Tear OF today.
was told once Of a similar case, and 1
said then. and now repeat, that il could
not help them otherwise I'd certainly
put them I'm an orphans home and let
the law protect them mother has
only 10 go before a judge and report such
treatment and she can get protection. It's
n hard thing to do. but not one tenth as
hard as TO let them be raised to perhaps
murder. or TO ruin other lives. There
are children in many OF our institutions
who had TO be placed there for their moral
RgotectiOn- Some i know who are now
Ming useful places in the world were
raised in our orphans homes and homes
for the friendleSs.
As for the old maids life. Il is all in the
woman / know as many forlOrn. Wild
ows in the homes for old women that are
scattered over this country as there are
women who have never married. In this
enlightened period there are too many
avenues Of usefulness open TO women for
any Of them to be helpless. The greatest
trouble. l find. is to find time for the
work that arises. There are millions of
happy wives and on the homes rest the
nation. but there are so many who do
not realize their individual responsibility
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
struck am Unexpected bargain

Have you Hikes baking powder?' inquired
the female bargain fiend.
''No. madam" answered the willy grocery
clerk but we have Bikes, which Is just
az good. but costs Is cents more and contains
a coupon. which. when presented with $500
similar coupons entities the holder to one
guess at the number of minutes from now
until the end Of the world the one coming
nearest 10 a correct solution being rewarded
with a certificate good for years sub
scrittiou to the CoolIladies and LaundryInaids'
Gazette. when accompanied by 30 cents In
cash"
happV.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Is This To BE Your Life?

Dear Household Friends: May come in and
saw a few words? My John promised me
that If l would marry bim he would never gel
drunk nor ever gamble anyemore. I was only
fifteen years old and knew but very little about
men and I loved him and believed him; but,
alas we were not married two days when a
whisky seller and drinker came to my father
tn-law's and asked my husband to go with him
TO get some whisky. He went and has beeh
going and getting II ever since. He has made
Il -ud drank 1t and, Oh, the trouble and SUI
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

gwen me new lie.
/ suffered for ten
years with serious
female troubles, in
hammation, ulcer
alton, indigestion,
nervousness, and
could not sleep.
Doctors gave me
up, as they said my
t r ou b les were
chronic. I was in
despair, and did not
care WhathprT lived
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
500 BOSS, 500 BOSS;
TAFTS'VE GOT A COW

UAsHINGTON-The Tafts who moved int
the white house a month or so back, have
gone and bought cow
Sukey's her name, and she roanls the rich
green expanses of the Taft back yard with .
careless abandon Of Harlem goat on a Long
Island dump.
She gives milk twice a day. does Sukey,
Richard Davidse, one of the hostlers milks
her, and he wears white coat while he does
IT,
sukey won't hook for she's mooley COW,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
HOIIVhOck Seed

Dear Miss Thomas I am a great lover OF
flowers and have gathered a quantity of the
seed Of the most gorgeous hOllyhocks Of every
color, perfectly double, with perfect ruffle
around their edges. Any reader OF this paper
can get seed by sending me four cents II,
stamps to pay for the postage. Respectfully,
JOHN BAUGH.
DeyreauX. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
DONKEY BLOWS OUT
GAS; FOUND DEAD

ST. LOUIs-WiIliam Grothe Of wentzvlIle.
Mo-, through his attorney is trying to coll ect
from an express company the value of a dom
KEY he had bought and which ended its life
while being shipped from Illinois to Missouri
The donkey was carted and placed in the
express company's warehouse here. A gas
jet was burning near the animal when the
employees locked the warehouse. In the morn
ing the light was out and the donkey dead
Grcthe contends the donkey blew out the gas
wAlle braying.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
NEGRITO LADY OF LUZON

Chairman Payne indicated.
Tariff bill right on stocking question.
American ladies in Philippines known as Ne
gritos, rarely wear them.
Husbands consider them gross extravaganza.
Ladies who do wear stockings generally call
ed stuck up.
Negritos declare tariff bill will not touch
their pocketbOoks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Gold SpectacIeS Free
DON'T SEND NE 4 CENT

a. am GOING to give away at least one -
hundred thousand pairs of the DIR, Haux
famous Perfect Vision" SPectacles to genu-
ine. bons-fde spectacls-wearers IN the next
few weeks -on one easy. simple condition.
want you to thoroughly try them on
your own eyes no matter how weak they
may be, read the finest print in your bible
with them on. thread the smallest eyed
needle you can get hold of and put them to
any test you like in your own home as long
as you please.
Then after you have become absolutely
and positively convinced that they are
really and truly the softest. clsarest and
best-ftting glasses you have ever had on
your eyes and if they honestly make you
see just as well as you ever did in your
younger days you can keep them forever
without a cent of pay. and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
READ THIS!

DOTHAN, Ala.-We have been selling
the Texas Wonder for years, and recon-
mend it to any one suffering with any
kidney trouble as being the best remedy
we ever sold. ]. B. YOUNG. Sold by all
druggists. Price 81 by mail from st.
Louis 80
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
A Few Questions

Dear Housenod-I have been reader Ct
The Journal most of the time for q years.
Ny father was one of The Journals first sub
scribers, when il first started in a little
basement on Alabama street. and l was one
of the first city delivery boys, having the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Easter Lily Bulbs

Will mail Il a dozen beautiful Florida Easter
lily bulbs for two spools machine thread white
or black, No. 40 or so. Write address inside
with thread.
MRS. ALICE WARNER.
IS Second ST., Jacksonville, Fla.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Just Do Me A Good Turn

by showing them around to your neishbors
and friends and speak a good word for
them everywhere, at every opportunity.
Won't you help me introduce the Won
derful DR.. Haux "Perfsct Vision" Spec
tacles in YOUR locality on this easy.
simple condition.
If you are genuine. bona-6de spectacle
wearer (no children need apply and want
to do me this favor, write me at oncs and
Just say, Dear Doctor Mail me your
Perfect Home Eye Tester. absolutely free
of charge. also full particulars of your
handsome 10-ksrat ReelEDsOlO Spectacle Offer, "
and address me personally and ! will
give your letter my own personal atten-
ton. - Address: HAUX, Personal),
Haux Building. St. Louis, Mo.
NOTE; Tho above IA the largest Mail Order Spec
tAcle House In the world, and is perfectly reliable
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

sonally, TO cheer my lonely grief-stricken
hours? And dear Household, l would be glad
to receive card letter from any OF you.
God only knows how sad am.
Love to every one.
Yours in sorrow,
BUSY BEE.
Care Evans Burriss. Elberton, Ga. Route s..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Didn,t OverIook Anything

Guest: Does your head waiter take
tips?
Restaurant Keeper: Yes.
Guest: Too bad; I just gave the tip
to the walters.
Restaurant Keeper: That's all right;
he takes them from the walters.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

This is the month to cleanse and refresh your
system Hoods SarsapRrila, the true Spring
Medicine, will effectively accomplish this. 1t
gives perfect health, strength and appetite.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
AFTER
SUFFERING
TEN YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

MARLToN, MI feel that Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16
Securing Statistics

Census Taker: How long have you been
married. Mrs. O'Brien?
Mrs. OBJ: Coin on tin years.
Census Taker: And you, Mrs. Mulca-
hey?
Mrs. M: Comm away from in :--cSrs.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-16

NOTE: Tho above "a the largest Mail Order Spec
tace House In the world. and s perfectly reliable