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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
All Who
Would Enjoy

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derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question of right living with all the term
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is best, each hour of recreation, Of enjoy
ment, of contemplation and of effort may
be made to contribute to living Alright.
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or
binary conditions in many instances a
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
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Consequently, the Company's Syrup OF
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buy the genuine, manufactured by the
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by all leading druggists.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

The shadows creep across the hill and vanish
The blazing sun is in the sky, the weary night
is done:
The day comes forth with silent tread in bright
Bright flags are waving in the sun-it's Deco
ration Day.
The Ginning morn with dewy lips and flower
Awake the sleeping silver bells which Ginning
1t calls; Awake Awake! o. birds, the might
Come sing thy choicest. sweetest sonss-it's
Decoration Day.
Why do we feel so lonesome-we old soldiers
one and all.
hear the bugle call?
What makes us feel so restless when they play
Some old wartime we used to love and know
and understand
We honor you above all men that dwell be.
meath the sun!
All honor to the beardiess boys, who fearless
fought and died!
In this. their land, their names shall be fol-
ever glOrified.
O, can't they see us comm from their camp
beyond the trees.
the breeze?
o. can't they hear us marchin' to the music
Is there no way under heaven they can know
and understand?
o. dauntless men who bore that flag-the dear
old Bonnie Blue
Upon a hundred battle fields, this day we raise
to you
Monuments of honor which we swear shall never
fall .
Till Father Time shall fold his wings and death
shall visit all.
The birds are maxim music and the girls are
laughin' gay
Yonder where these forms restin' in their
The mornin' bells are chimin' over valley, hill
plantive peal that saddens me and turns the
past to pain.
The old flag waves and ripples up between the
earth and sky,
1t seems to softly rustic out some stifled battle
Its floats above the grassy graves and softly
Some dear old song of sixty-one-some sooth
ing requiem.
oses-roses-roses-bring the roses pure and
sweet:
floral crown for each brave head and crosses
for the fec.
Bring the roses-pure sweet roses-from the
country and the town. -
For those who lie beneath this clay were III &c
wear a crown!
Rut we're lonesome-sorter lonesome-we old sol
When we see the old flag wavin'-when the
hear the bugle call;
1t makes US long TO join 'em round the camp
across the way 49,,
When the bands ere playin Dixie and III
\ '''''''' MILINToN RALPH SMITH.
Statesboro. Ca. x. 6.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

where it will be real handy, and each time
we begin a Household letter let's get out our
''don'ts'' and read them all over and be sure
we comply with the rules. 1 am sure At
would save Miss Thomas a lot of time and
trouble, and. of course. her time is as precious
&c her as ours is 10 US.
have a Chat of ''don'ts" l cut out a long
time ago. and 1 read them over occasionally.
l know no one appreciates more than do
10 be told (when l do not kncw) how to &c
Things correctly. Having a limited education
there are a lot of things that l don't know
lust exactly how to do. and 1 sometimes think
for what do / want to write when 1 know
am such a Door writeT?" But as my life is
secluded one and l have to stay indoors all
the while the house seems so long and weary
our Household is such a pleasant place 10
visit. 1 can't STAY away. / fear we do rot
shcw our love and appreciation for what Miss
Thomas has done and lie doing for us enough
But 1 can't love her or appreciate her work
any more than / do already.
Rollo, I hope you will yet get an education.
Being cut down in the golden days OF child
hood to many wears OF invalidism mas
Of an education. and 1 sympathize with
any one who has been deprived OF what
he Graves much.
sometimes get very sad and it seems that
1 feel like saying why have all these sor-
rows been laid so heavily upon mei' But
am trying to make the best can. OF my life.
There Is no reason why any one shouiu at
Il UNPLEASANT for themselves and for those
around them. Each one in like has joys ana
sorrows.
Unto each life some rain rnu~t fanr'
Tut we should not look for the dark side or
life There are a lot of beautiful things in
this world II we but look for them, and
there never was a Midnight but what had liz
morning
RowEan. think it is getting time for YOU
to come and tell your name. Best wishes
to an. Sincerely. INVALID GIRL.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
TAFT JUST TOOK TEA;
SEE WHAT HE MISSED

WASHINGTON. May A story OF
President Taft's visit to the home OF
Representative Carlin, at Alexandra, last
Saturday has just leaked out The con-
gresham is a hospitable Virginia VINO
had heard that the president was on the
water wagon, but took no chances He
is said to have had on ice, plain and vfn-
tage champagne. red and white wines
WHISTLES, brandies. beer and malt bever-
ages. Also, he had sparkling and still
waters, Jersey and Holstein buttermilk,
ginger ale and sarsaparilla, pop and lem
onade.
Would you like some refreshment, Mr.
Taft?' the host inquired.
THAT hot ride has made me thirsty,
said the president. 'I would like some
thing to drink"
what can 1 serve your asked Carlin,
Frightening up.
az would like a cup of hot tea"
AS the story is told. the climax came in
the discovery that there was not bit of
tea nearer than the grocery store.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
A HaDpY Wife

Dear Household-For long have desired
TO become a member, Of your charming circle.
I read many good and instructive letters
ION the different writers.
We live a good piece from the railroad,
though we.will have one a good bit closer IN
the near future. We have a telephone line
and can get connection with the big lines at
any time. Also have a rural route and several
other advantages. such as good schools.
churches. stores and. above ALL good, quiet,
friendly meighborhOod.
Amy, 1 want TO Just word to you.
do not consider myself CAPABLE Of advising
one in such matters YOU write Of, but
see things like that different from what J
did before l married. l have known OF 80
many cases where there was something appa-
rency wrong but when looked into was only
a mistake. / used 10 think that people should
be so very independent but now DO not. or
course. I believe in a, certain amount OF. inde-
pendence. but 1 do think that there is many
a heart-ache caused by both sides being so
stiff. that neither will yield. and so the ex.
PLANTATION that would set everything right
your lust reward.
Where is Mrs. Everett? 1 know you well
enough. and ] almost feel like 1 know TIME
Green, although there is a river between us
Miss Thomas. I think that YOU must have an
inexhaustible supply of patience to bother with
so many fFtters reading and correcting when
needed. But YOU can never know what a
great work you doing. May you receive
your lust reward.
With many good wishes for each member Of
this hand, l am most sincerely.
HEPTRVTDpr
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
Not AS ono Without Hone

Dear Household: IL has been a good while
since I visited YOU; not because | did not want
to do 81. I have not failed TO read all of
the good letters that others have. written and
then I have been upllfted and helped by
bless her y everything that she is doing, and
m everything that sue writes. And. OH what
consolation got out o. SeT Chat o. tn e,r lstn
last wrote TO the Household
Nv dear wife hes been sick for the last
three years and saturday night. the Sd OF
April. COD took her home. The Great Phys-
clan has cured her Of all Of her Affections,
for she was a good Christian. aud had been
for wears. and was ready and waiting for the
summons 20 90 home and be At rest. i mourn
her loss: out not one that has no hone, for
] shall some day see her an angel bright
Begonias' letter OF the I'd OF April has given
ne much comfort. IL seems like she was In
but as she saws God never burdens US with
more than Is best for us 10 bear: and eN-
claim. with her poem: yes. see this path Is
hest for me. ! cast all of my cares and troubles
sufficient for thee He has borne me up
doeth all things well. The path of life is rough
and thorny. but God will always make a smooth
place for all that love and rely unon Him.. The
none can fully sympathize with them that never
have been bereaved Of a loving companion. good
and do weep with us. but not from their heart
from the hereaved ones How essential ~
is to be always ready when the summons come I!
50 many are going along through this world
young. huOyant. full OF life, expecting long life,
but. alas, the reaper comes along ana cuts
them down before they are prepared. !, an
old man. advise all young people TO seek tue
Lord in their youth, for life is short at best.
young person looks forward and thinks sixty
or seventy years Is a long time, but an old
man. seventy, looks back over his life and
il seems but Few snort weeks, ana the longer
one lives in worldliness the harder y is 10
repent. for he longer you live in san the harder
IL is 10 be religious. for sin is pilng up on SIN
every day. and IL takes but one sin unrorglven
TO keep you out of heaven, and how good II Is
10 be prepared all the time.
! love 10 read the good letters Of Our House
hold. II Erows better all the time.
Mrs. w. s. McMichaers letter was fine; come
again But all are good and Miss Thomas
Cnat Is superb.
With best wishes and prosperity to all, /
remain, GEORGIA. VETERAN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
A Devoted Georgian

Dear Miss Thomas: Have just finished read
ing Household, and Mrs. Felton's page. Have
been enjoying them nearly twelve months and
have often thought of writing and expressing
my appreciation. but would give way to more
gifted pen.
Miss Thomas, you have seen so much Of this
world and given such lovely descriptions for the
benefit OF us less favored ones.
I enjoy the Florida letters. ] spent few
weeks in that beautiful land when a girl. Have
only been in three sta tes-Georgia, Alabama and
Florida While / In love with both the
latter. l could not give mp dear old Georgia,
as a permanent home. have lived in both
town and country and like both, but love the
country life better l am living in the country
at present. two miles from town. l have -four
children large enough to go 10 school and two
little girls, four years and year old Il
keep me company at home. 1 don't keep a
servant and am not n strong woman.
Mrs. CLANCY expresses my sentiments. Hope
you will succeed In getting the badges. II
this escapes the waste basket win make another
effort I'm the near future.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
INNOCENT MAN GIVEN
LIBERTY AFTER YEAR

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May Although
he was almost in the hands of aSmob
and made a sensational escape from the
sheriff of Butler county for fear that
he would be lynched, Mack Collins, ne
gro. has been released after more than
year in the Butler county Jail for a
crime that he did not commit.
1t was charged that he tried to assault
a white girl. He was rescued from ths
hands of mob that was fixing to lynch
him and rushed to Montgomery fer safe
keeping.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

which they are not able TO enjoy now,
This plan would leave the same number
of hours for sleep and for business
The circular says in part:
This is one of the few changes that
could be made to benefit all citizens OF
each and every state in exactly the same
proportion, and not call for the ezIpendi-
ture of money.
ITO be beneficial and not confusing It
is necessary that the custom become gen.
eral throughout the United States. 1t has
no political significance, so that all should
lend their aid to the movement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
4 Helpful Letter

Tar Miss Thomns-I have Just finished
reading our Household in the issue Of the 23d
and il does look like our dear editress has
given US her "don'ts'' often enough for us all
TO have learned then we'll ere this Yet we
keep breaking the rules and have 20 be told
over and over again what we must not do II
we want our letters 20 escape the wastebasket.
know IL must be monotonous TO MISC
Thomas to have 90 tell over these same
dents so manv times. I suggest that we
all cut out one Chat OF "don'ts' and keep IL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

SHERWOOD, O.-"Just love, honor and
obey him, as you promised you would.
That's S9-year-old Mrs. Moses NJ. Horn s
formula for keeping a husband. She's
kept hers for Il years. She married him
in 1885
1--WE have never had cross word;
we're just as happy today as we were
the day we were married; Moses has
been an ideal husband" Mrs. Horn
continues.
Keep your marriage vows and you'll
ali be happy" she breaches to young
wives. Don't let the preacher use this
new-fangled marriage service which says
nothing about obeying your mate. Have
him employ the old marriage form and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

then OBEY"
Moses Horn, only 80 himself, seconds
the motion. Married folks would all
be happy if they would only follow our
example" ne argues. Il have always
loved, honored and cherished Mary has
always loved, honored and obeyed.' 3"
The old couple are the central fig
ures in a remarkably family reunion
held at the home of one of their daugh-
ters every year. These answer to the
Horn family roll call:
Twelve children.
Thirty-siX grandchildren.
Thirty-five great-grandchildren.
Three great-great-grandchil
Covers are laid for IS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

PETOSKEY, Mich.-One of the Ameri-
can missionaries who is in danger at
Hadjin, Turkey, is Miss Dorinda Bow
man, of this city, representing the Men
MONTE church in the Inter-Denomination-
al Orphan school there. Miss Bowman is
the daughter of BENZ. Bowman, a local
jeweler. She left in January for Turkey.
She is IS years old. According to dis
patches the five American missionaries at
Hadjin are in danger Of assassination at
the hands of the religious fanatics.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
MURPHY ATTACKS
FEDERAL JUDGES

WASHINGTON, May Shaking serious
charges against federal Judges John F. Phillips
and Smith Mcpherson, of the western district
of Missouri, Representative Murphy, of that
state, introduced resolution today to investi-
the state and the railroad companies over the
maximum freight and the Missouri two-cent pas
senger rate law.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

en-. There are problems that we must
solve. and our playtime cleared our
minds, and strengthened us for them. Do
thou likewise and tell us about your trip.
Faithfully yours.
LIZZIE o. THOMAS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
A Boast or a Confession?

do understand you to say that you
don't care what the weather is?'
That's not exactly right. What
said is that pay no more attention to
the weather than the weather bureau
does"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
Another Woman Cured.

AnOk4CL w OAA4fAn OoAC0s
Christiana. Tenn" / suffered from
the worst form Of female trouble so
that at times I thought / could not
live, and my nerves were in dreadful
condition. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me, and made
me feel like q different woman. Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold to suffering
women."-MRs. MARY WooD, REDS
II you belong TO thai countless army
Of women who suffer from some form
Of female ills, don't hesitate to try
LYDIA T. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs.
Tor thirty years this famous remedy
has been the standard for al forms Of
female Ills, and has cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
such ailments as displacements, hbroid
tumors, liberation, Inflammation, IT.
regularities, backache, and nervous
prOstTation-
IfYou want special advice write
fnrif 10 Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
&C II free aud always helpful.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
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. j. B. YOUNG. Sold by all
druggists. Price 81 by mail from St
Louis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
Information Wanted

Information wanted Of my husband. ]. H. c.
Durham. age SO. Also Frances Jane Ellis, so
called Frances ]. Durham, age 81 When last
heard of they were at or near Ware Shoals,
G. That was November, 1908. Address
MRS. c. Z. NJ. DURHAM
r. F. d. No. 4. Box 81. Liberty, S. c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

a long time. Doc
tors had failed to
help me. Lydia Z.
|Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound was
recommended, and
II decided to try it.
1t cured mytrouble
and made me well
and strong, so that
L can do all myown
work" Mrs. JOS
EPH HALL, Bards-
Nnu~rr w
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
MADE
WELLAND
STRONG
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Bardstown, KY suffered rom
ulcerationa and otherfemale troublesfor
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07

Mrs w A. Hatcher. Route s. Dallas, Ca
would like very much TO hear from some Con-
federate soldier who with her husband,
7 W Hatcher who enlisted near Marietta,
Cobb county. Georgia. Ihsve his payroll and
Bible. On fyleaf of his Bible is written
Fort Moultrie, First regiment South Carolina.
In company I. ]. w. Hatcher, from his chap
lain II there are any Of his comrades liv-
ing will they please let me hear from them
want to get a pension. as L am poor and
not able to work.
Dear Household. VIII any of you readers
Of The Journal tell me through its columns
how TO get rid of mites9 My little chickens
die almost covered with them. Any informa,
ton will be appreciated.
Canon. Ga. MRS q. w. w.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
A Clarion Call

Dear Hous.hold-That little Chat Miss
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
HAT
SOLITUDE

) soIitudei II must with thee dwell.
Let IL not be among the jumbled heap
OF murky buildings; css-Sh with me the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-07
Decoration Day

one by one;
The blazing sun is in the sky, the weary night
is done:
The day comes forth with silent tread in bright.
est hues OF May,
Bright flags are waving in the sun-it's Deco
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IN DECEMBER 18th AT P. NJ every answer must be in and eyeryn number nustbe
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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1909-01-09

= . =
MILLS N MINES.
Two Of the pictures in this group show the nrst
two mills of importance built in 0oldfeld.
THE COMBINATION MILL
Was on tho Combination ground before the mine and
mill were bought by the Goldheld Consolidated. This
mill has treated an enormous amount Of ore. 1t has
been turning out bullion from ore averaging $50 per
ton at the rate Of 100 tons per day for years. It has
been the backbone Of the Consolidated for the past
year, during the building Of the big mill which is now
in operation on Sandstone ridge.
THE v G0LDFIELD MILL
Is tho first custom mill Of any size in the camp and
was its chief reliance for two years. It has a capacity
Of $50 tons per day. The property is owned by a
French syndicate, and has returned large dividends
to its SHAREHOLDER.
THE COLONIZATION MILL.
With q capacity Of 100 tons per day, is one Of tho
late mills constructed in the camp, and which has
hardly yet got under full operation. It is . process"
mill, and In said TO be able TO make the best saving Of
any mill In the camp.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1909-01-09


. GOLDFIELD's BIG MILLS.
. Goldfeld has finally arrived at that period in its
. evolution when it is no longer dependent upon outside
. facilities for ore reduction. Mills are now on the
= ground that for a time, at least, can take care of the
= production Of the camp, thus saving to mine owners
= the enormous amounts previously paid in freight rates
= and treatment charges, and at the same time increas-
= ing the home working force and the payroll Of the
= camp.
= The Goldfeld Consolidated mill, Of which two
= views are printed herewith taken just before the final
= completion of the mill, cost the better part of
. ~$1,0O0,OOO It is said to be the embodiment of all the
= latest and best devices in mill construction and ore
. treatment. The mill has a daily capacity of about 700
= tons.
. The Florence mill started operation this week, and
: is working satisfactorily. The mill has been exported
= by the best mill men in the country who pronounce
= it a frstclass plant in every respect. The mill cost
: about $4,000 and has a daily capacity of about $50
= tons. The superstructure is built so that an additional
. 40 stamps can be added at any time.
= = = = z
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1909-01-09

Goldfield Consolidated Mill--l4O
Stamps--Capacity 700 Tons Ore
DaiIy-=Started Operation Dec
ember 10th, l9O8--(TwO Views
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1909-01-09

The Florence GOldfield MiIl--4O
Stamps, First Unit==Capacity
$50 Tons Ore Daily--Started /;
Operation January 9Th, 1909.