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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

into trouble repeatedly and she paid
him out. Finally he came to ATLANTA
and she followed him. 1 am sure that
her promise to her father caused her
to do so.
Three years ago I met her. ShS
told me she was working for $50 "A
week. and that her stepmOtner. who
had also came to Atlanta. was work.
ing for IL cents a day. 1 told her ]
could do better by her than that and
1 employed her at 81 a week. She
worked for me for quite a while and
did good work. Times got hard and ]
told her one day that 1 would advts"
ner to seek some other position. Sh"
tried to do so but failed and finally
employed her again at SO per week
Il moved back home some time after
that and lost sight of her for quito
a while. One day she found out where
lived and came to see me early in
the morning was preparing break
fast at the time and insisted on her
eating. At first she refused. but final
ly sat down to table. She ate with a
ravenous appetite like a famishej per-
son. gave her some cold food to
take home with her. On another occa-
sion 1 bought ner some provisions.
The last time I saw her was about
three weeks ago. She was in a pttiful
condition. She was too proud to ask
for anything, but 1 helped her again.
1t was little but 1t was all the money
had.
IT know that Molly Poindexter
starved to death-starved because she
could not get work and because she
would not leave the brother whom she
had promised to take care of. The
Associated Charities helped her out at
one time but, I understand. declined
to give her more aid until she lott
her brother.
molly Poindexter took morphine.
but 1 do not think to any extent.
When she worked for me she was able
to do good work and was helpful In
many ways"
THE POOR OF ATLANTA.
Miss Chambers, VINO is OF a deeply
religious nature. then depressed to
speak of tho poor<of Atlanta.
THE people do not know of the act
OF this city," she said. II do. I
come in contact with 1t every day. ]
do not mean the poverty that faunts
its rags and 0egs, but the poverty Of
people who really want to work and
can't find work OF who are compelled
to work for a price so low they can
barely live. 1 have a way of finding
out things. 1 don't know why it is,
but people come to me and tell me
things they might not tell others. 1
tell you there's lots and lots OF SUI
fering in this city that folks don't
know anything about They never will
know anything about it,"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

Like thriving corn and songful wood.
Thou givest more abundant life
To wheat and grass and tree,
That rise and stretch in upward strife
Lord, give such strength to me.
Restore me with Thy spirits breath,
And let divine life conquer death.
o, Sun OF Righteousness shine through
The mists OF sin and care,
Call fragrant blossoms fresh and new
To spaces rough and bare;
And by the glory of Thy face
Make my life show some signs of grace.
I lift my weary eyes to Thee.
Ny Saviour and my King;
Extend Thy bounties unto me.
And teach my lips to sing;
Ny times are under Thy control,
Lord, send Thy summer to my soul
MARIANNE BIRMINGHAM.
Take comfort in the thought that God
is slowly and surely carrying out a great
plan for the betterment of men. He will
never grow weary and give II up. The
Kingdom of God will surely come. Any
thing you may be able to accomplish to-
day in the interest of that kingdom will
be saved up by God. and made to con-
tribute TO a certain and indestructible re-
suit. The result Of your efforts will no
be frittered away for lack Of competent
oversight. "-Bosworth's Studies in
Acts"
do today's duty, fight today's tempts-
lions and do not weaken and disturb
yourselves by looking forward to things
you cannot see. and could not understand
il you saw them. God gives nights to
shut down the curtain Of darkness on our
little days. We cannot see beyond. Short
horizons make life easier and give us
one of the blessed secrets Of brave. true
holy living"
Oh. for a lodge in a garden of cucumbers,
Oh, for an iceberg or two at control,
Oh. for a vale that at midday the dew
cumbers,
Oh. for a pleasure trip to the north pole.
Oh. that this cold world was twenty
times colder,
CHATS irony redhot. it seemeth to mel
Oh. for a turn Of its dreaded cold Shout
der.
Oh. for a grotto, frostlined and rill riven,
Scooped in the rock under cataracts
vast:
Oh. for a river of discomfort even,
Oh, for wet blankets judiciously cast.
Lest some OF you get anxious about me.
after the verses just above this. / will
tell you that in a way my longing is to
be gratified. AS soon as l send this up
to the composing room l am going to
put my hat on and go to Grant park to
enjoy an evening picnic with Marianne,
Pearl Cannon and Mary Elizabeth. Then
Al.
Mary Elizabeth. and II 1 will not be in
a garden of cucumbers' I can take
book and in a shady nook read The Trib-
ulations of An Empress" and in day or
so return to my daily routine refreshed
and glad that 1 was not stationed in any
such position. Faithfully yours,
LIZZIE o. THOMAS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
Mothers. Wont You Help Her?

Dear Miss Thomas. 1 nave just Ilnlsneu
reading our Household in todsy's paper, and en-
foyed Il very much but sorry to mi-S
your Chat" which is always interesting and
helpful. ,,
/ especially like all the letters on training
children as / have four and want 20 raise them
20 be noble men and women, and to be an
honor to their country.
NY Oldest, a boy, Is nearly seven. He is 4
great deal OF troGble, we live In small
town and he Will run away. l have tried
everything. II seems 10 me, end he Will prom
,se faithfully not to do a thing any more AMI
then II may be I'm less than day he will do
the same thing again. lie is a smart boy and
learns fast at school. but sometimes / almost
despair / would be glad to hear from some OF
the sisters who have had any experience with
boys.
like Dusan's advice to young girls. let the
the BOYS do The counting. Some OF the girls
here actually go home with their beaux, and
go after them. and l have noticed that such
girls are always spoken Of in a sighting way.
Holly Leaf, I can hardly believe you love your
husband. or you would not long for single life
Surely il you let him know your feelings he
will not be satisfied either, and then your home
will be a desolatc place.
l can sympathize with those who have lost
loved ones, my dear mother babe farewell to US
and this world OF borrow nearly two years ago,
and Joined her loved ones.
May / ask an the old members to come soon.
MRS. wEGLEN
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

Jacks mamma had found that the
bread dough soured that morning, so
she pct it out in a crock on the back
step to wait till she had time to throw
it away.
In the meantime Jacks pony was
nibbling grass in the back yard. When
she saw the crock on the lowest step
she thought, Maybe there's something
good to eat in it; I'll go and see."
UP to the crock she went-it smelled
good, so in went her little black nose.
1t tasted pretty good, but 1T was so
sticky-just like soft taffy. The pony
planted her front feet on it to hold it.,
when a saucy fly bit her and she
swung her head around to drive it
away, and dropped some of the white
dough on her black back.
BY this time she had pulled the
crock out in the yard. and her two
front legs and feet were all covered
with the dough. Her face looked too
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
In the Nursery

Measles come on gradually with cough,
sneezing, .wateTy eyes and nose. The erup-
ton appears in three or four days, first
upon the face and neck, and spreads slow
ly over the body.
Scarlet fever comes on suddenly, with
vomiting. high fever and sore throat. The
eruption appears within "A hours hours as
red flush, and spreads over the body
rapidly.
Chickenpox comes on gradually as wide
ly scattered pinples over the face scalp
and body, resembling tiny bllsters. There
is itching and discomfort, but little fever,
and the child is rarely very i'll.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
Modes Up TO the Minute.

Peacock blue. all the dull rose shades,
taupe and golden browns are ali fashion
able shades for linen gowns this season.
We are told that draped skirts with
long tGnics, knife-plaited skirts and
skirts with shirred plaits beneath the
hips will be worn.
Separate long coats Of linen will be
much worn this summer. Here we see
the touch of black. A Partisan fashion
which is rapidly making its way here.
In the lingerie sections of the stores
are princess slips to wear under frocks
Of the same lines. The prices are so
low that the ready-to-wear article is
cheaper than It can be made at home.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
Says Cinthia Grey

To avoid tearing muslin curtains when
passing a rod through their hens. put a
thimble on the end of the rod and it will
run through easily.
When ironing, have cake of laundry
soap handy. If the iron does not run
smoothly, rub it lightly on the soap.
Wet shoes should be stuffed with paper.
the paper will absorb the moisture and
keep the shoes from becoming hard.
Now that the apple has lost its best
flavor by cold storage, it may be made
into an appetizing salad with onions. Cut
the two together in thin slices and serve
on lettuce leaves with oil and vinegar
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
lust to Give Best Wishes

Dear Miss Thomas: As have been a silent
admirer OF the Household for the last few years,
| thought / would write and tell you. live in
the northern part Of Georgia, with my mother
on a farm. and ! think that farm life is the
most enjoyable and satisfactory that any one
can have. Then. again. one can breath the fresh,
pure air that our heavenly Father has placed
here for -'.
love books, flowers and music. would be
pleased II come one would send me the song,
my Mountain Home" l would appreciate Il
very much. I agree with "Dugan," as / have
been right where he has been.
wishing all OF you much happiness and that
God may bless Miss Thomas and all the rest,
am Yours truly,
JAMES 81. BARRETT.
r f ID. No. / OakwoOd. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

funny with big patches of white stick
ing all over it. She. had eaten all she
could, and pulled a great deal of dough
out on the ground. She thought maybe
1t would be nice to roll on, so down
she goes and over she went Such a
very mussy-looking pony!
But now she began to have the colly-
wobbles in her stomach just like little
boys and girls when they've been
naughty and eaten too much scandy or
green apples. She whinnied loudly for
Jack, and began in earnest to roll on
the ground.
Jacks mamma heard her, and how
she laughed when she opened the door
and saw the doughty pony! She could
tell that the pony had stomach ache, so
she and Jack gave the pony some medi-
cine.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

as I am going to give away at least one
hundred-thousand pairs of the DR.. Haux
famous "Perfect Vision" Spsctacles to genuine,
bona-hdo spectacle-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 homo as long as you please.
Then after you have become absolutely and
poaitfyely convinced that they are really and
truly the Doftest, clearest and best-httinR
glasses you have ever had on your eyes and II
they honestly make you see Just as well IS you
ever did IN your younger days you can keep
them forever without . cent Of pay and
- JUST DO NE = GOOD TURg -
by showing them around TO your neighbors
and friends and speak good word for them
everywhere, at cvery opportunity.
Won't you help m introduce the wonderful
DR.. Haux "Perfect Vision" Spect2c.es In your
locality on this easy, simple conditiont
II ron are q genuine, bona-hdo spectacle
wearer ono children need apply and want to
DO me this favor, write me nj once and Just say;
Dear Doctors-Mail me your Perfect Homo
Eye Tester, absolutely free OF charge, also full
particulars Of your handsome io-karAt RSAsseU
Spectacle Oner," and address me personally
and I will give your letter my own personal
attention. q Addresss-Dr. Haux, (PersonaD,
Haux Building, 81 Louis, No.
Ic11TI@.Tha MOVE Il fSe rrest Nail order Speo-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

NJ the Household. but I have been tempted TO
venture In. I like TO read all the letters. 4
always look for this page first. run my eye
over Il TO see II l know any OF them; then
start AT the first and read all their letters.
They are welcome visitors In my home. GER
talnIy do admire such letters as Amaoala writes
Please come again.
N there Is ANYTHING / like to see It is a nice.
decently kept house. ] had rather please my
homefolks than the whole world. A thing
man likes 10 decency and order.
live IN Florida. like IL fine in the winter.
My native home is good old Georgia; l like II
best Of all. Sincerely, EVA.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
What the Governor Gave Him
London Scraps.

London Scraps
well, did the governor give you
rise?"
mo-"
mot even when you told him you had
grown gray in his service?'
mo! Gave me the name of a good hair
dye"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
Rowgan's Adventures

Dear Miss Thomas-When / snapped my pony
to the negro for his two hound dogs he mounted
bareback with a hickory withe around the pony
neck snd ''lit outs down the road In gnti0p,
whipping the pony with his old straw hat Sni
hooking back, he said, GOOD bye" his white
teeth and eyes shining. He looked Supremacy
happy. He arrived In town just after . eirc'ls,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

Mile Sarah Broida has been made ships
physician on boat Of the Mixee Steam
ship company, plying between MarseiIles.
Africa and Sicily.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

ROTE:-Tha above Is tie largest Mall Order Speo-
taoio House in the world End Is perfecly reliable.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
From the Flowery Land

Dear Miss Thomas-I have been silent reader
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20
A SUMNER PRAYER.

A SUMNER PRAYER.
on. send thy summer to my soul.
Lord OF the changing times;
Make thy grand music DER me roll
From sea and river chimes;
Give me my share OF growth and good,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

I must now make my flight, lest Miss Thomas
becomes annoyed aud ''scrunches" this naughty
CRICKET ON THE HEARTH.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-20

must be wrong The sooner learn TO pray
from the heart. Thy viii be done. the better
for ms IL will be- the nearer we will be able TO
get into harmony with our Lord, and the more
will we be used as his ambassadors and repre-
eentatives. The wisdom Of man Is fooiishnesS
with Cod and the wisdom Of God Is foOlshness
with mau; hence must not take the human
standpoint In Investigating or reasoning upon the
divine purposes and program Rather, We must
20 direct to the Word of God. that we may De
taught Of Him, that we may discern the beauty,
the harmony. OF His plans.
.sIt Is written that obedience is better than
sacrifice and this being recognized, how careful
Il should make to inquire what the Will OF
the Lord Is, TO search the scriptures, that We
may there ASCERTAIN the divine program. and be
found in harmony Herewith. There We find
that the Lords present work is the completing
of the royal priesthood. the royal judge. the
royal prophet. the royal mediator the sTea-
king for the world Of manklnd-for the wurld's
Leilverancc from the bondage Of sin and death,
and their assistance back to harmony with God
Thus seeing. we will have patience In respect 10
the heather, and strive now to make our own
calling and election sure. and lay down our lives
for the brethren in assisting to build them up
in the most holy faith, until we all come TO IN
measure OF the stature Of a man In christ inc
great mediator Of the new covenant, Of which
Jesus is the head.
CONVERTING THE WORLD.
When will the world be converted? When
will Christ ask for the heathen? When viii the
Father give them TO Him? How long Lord!
The scripJural answer, dear friends, Is. that
il has pleased the Father TO select the jewel
class during this gospel age by means which
the world would think foolish-by means Of the
preaching of the good tidings- But His program
for the future age is different. There are
millions who have no ear to hear the preaching
Of he cross Of Christ. There are millions who
have no eye OF faith TO the glorious things
81 Coz In fact, according to the scriptures,
only a little flock comparatively. can be
brought into accord with the Lord under the
conditions Of the present time. because sin
abounds because death reigns. because Satan,
The prince of this world. works ant0gOnis-
ticaly in the hearts OF the children Of dis
obedience.
Hence It has pleased God to have differ
ent method OF dealing with the world Of man.
kind In general from that which He adopted for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
PRIZES ARE AWARDED
IN CORN CARNIVAL

ALBANY, Ga, Nov. 17.-Albany's first
corn carnival is proving an immense sue
cess. The exercises attendant upon the
delivery of the prizes in the Herald's corn
growing contest yesterday afternoon were
largely attended.
The prizes were awarded by Hon. Jo-
seph S. Davis. Judge j. NJ. Griggs, who
was to have delivered the prizes. was un-
able to do so on account of illness. w.
NJ. Sanders, of Thomas county, was
awarded the first prize Of 800 in gold
for a yield of corn of 100 l1-70 bushels
from one acre. II. T. Bridges, of Ter
rel county, got second prize, $50 in gold.
with los 51-70 bushels. T. F. Ford. of Lee
county, won third prize. SIS in gold with
IO2 10 bushels. In addition to these
prizes there were premiums offered for
the best corn cultivated by boys under Is
years of age. J. L. Jenkins, of Worth
county. won first boys prize, 800 in gold.
with 10 1910 bushels per acre. NJ. j. Kidd,
of Baker county, won second prize, $50 in
gold, with Go II bushels. r. H. Sumner.
of Early county. won third prize, SIS in
gold, with. 60 1910 bushels.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
NV Journal Clippings-To Be
Republished

An old gentleman OF EatOnton. Ga.
wrote me a sweet letter OF appreciation
a few days agO-put in postage stamps
and then forgot TO sign his name or give
me his address The letter was marked
Eatonton and that is all / can place &C
curately-
He was pleased to be informed that
proposed. God willing. 10 put in book
FOR future publication some Of by Journal
articles written during the last % years.
and wrote me he would willingly give me
SO rather than miss a copy OF IL when II
came from the press
am greatly interested in getting the
book ready which will come along as fast
as my duties and obligations TO other
business win allow and certainly do not
intend to overlook this generous friend
when the volume is ready.
I expect to arrange for another vol
ume TO include the speeches, addresses.
e.. which ! had collected for my de-
ceased husband in his life. and which he
wished me 20 arrange and publish IL time
and my health allowed me TO do so. /
have an infiamed eye which has been Civ
ing me some trouble and Dr. Calhoun ad-
vIses me 10 cease reading and do no more
writing at present than is necessary. But
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-19
CoLoRED HELP WANTED

COIORED MEN AND WOMEN MANAGEItS
WANTED-No matter how much you make
now this position WILL PAY YOU MORE. 20
previous experience required. JUST RAKE II
THE MONEY Any age from Is 70 50. ,bia
SUCCESS EASILY MADE. Be your OWN BOSS.
We teach you everything. Why work longck
for others BECOME A LEADER. Dress wen.
JINGLE THE COIN IN YOUR POCKET.
fortune in sight for hustiers. From IS to sos
a week EASILY MADE. Greatest Opportunity
ever offered colored people. BIG PROFITS
Everything paid in Cash. Make this your reg
ular business Increases YOUR STANDING
AND INFLUENCE. Or just devote spare time
and make extra" money. Over 1000 now eIn-
ployed Want II, 900 more MANAGERS at once.
EASY AND PLEASANT POSITION. Get up n
the world. Don't stay down forever. WAkA
UP Lady and gentleman MANAGER wanted IN
every town and neIghborhood IN SOUTH WON
DERFTTI, SECRET ORDER. PROTECTIVE AND
BENEFICIAL. Farmers buy things CHEAPER.
HIGHER PRICES FOR CROPS. Colored people
are falling over each other 10 get In. GroWinb
by LEAPS AND BOUNDS. Now is the time to
take hold Our MANAGERS coming money hand
oyer fist. Rev. Charles McElyane. OF Misis-
sippi got 81 members in ONE MONTH. Same
number gives you 1907 in CASH MONEY aOU
CAN DO AS WE'LL. Why he contentf GET
MOVE on AND GET SOME OF THE cClN-
We guarantee you success. USE OUR CAPi
tai We back you with $50 COO capitalize tiun.
Colored people joining like wild fire. full
OUTFIT FURNISHED. Don't wait minute.
Yor, NAV have exclusive MAfAGERSHIP il yUu
Join first in your locality. SEND NO MONh1
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