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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20

Mr.. Taft's references in public speech
to the insurgents do not sound anything
like that what Uncle Joe Cannon has said
about them in private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20

Declarations that Congress will not be
called on soon to undertake another re-
vision of the tariff must be welcome to
that marvel of industry, Mr.. Aldrich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20

1t Is claimed that airships are less dan
gerous than acknowledgements be-
cause there are not so many Of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20

Explorers who did not reach the pole
have at least the satisfaction Of keeping
out of a rather nasty controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20

At least one safe trip can be guaranteed
for Hetty Green's son-in-law's aeroplane
which is to be shipped to Texas by ex-
press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20
New Fall COnrsets.

~ MARTLY gowned marked large degree bv
w the corses they for the makes
~ grace of the figure the style gown choosing
be that you get ust the right model
your figure model for variation of figure win
in new fall display
The styles this perfection than ever
and decidedly comfortable The buss lower
skirts longer bonng shorter and slightly defined Walohn
the popular bonng the that does not lose its
shape by coming in contact with the body.
Attention called to special Parame
Lily of France the Ivy and the Florita they the high
perfection the of making Other makes that
special mention the NJ, the b. B. Thomp-
sons American Lady Bon Ton and w. c. c. which we are
showing complete assortments.
We have in Corset Department expert coreeres who
always service They here you your
to fit it you properly, gives YOU the
modsh lines of the present vogue.
An inspection of the styles is asked.
Corsets altered cleaned
doo. Eleven Ut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20

From the New York Mail.
Why not select base ball teams COM
posed OF those disposed to give Cook first
credit and those who believe the lalrels
are all Peary's. and play 1t of?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20

Terse Description.
''Oh, tell US something Of the pole!"
He answered as his head he tossed:
Another beat me to the goal;
1 find the pole is all q FROST"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20
Needed in His Business.

Needed in His Business.
wide open town." said the metropolitan
reformer.
again you wrong me-" answered the
local leader. What I want Is plenty Of
the strictest kind Of laws. They needn't
worry my friends and they came in handy
in chastising my enemies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20
In the Pole Star, Perhaps.

When Cook left his stores at Annatok
he meant to get them when he returned.
II he had wanted to dispose Of them he
would have advertised In the local papers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-20
Captains.

YES" said the self-important young
man, ''you will hear Of me as a captain
Of finance"
'tReallyr' responded Miss Cayenne.
Capt. links or Capt. Kidd?'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16

not have made the remark. Had 1 been at my
own home, among my own friends, would not
have cared iota for their remark. IL would
not have sounded half so harsh.
At home there is pleasure and quletnessi
things that dear to US. all our own, mol
found IN other places When we feel the neeo
OF hours rest, it seems we enjoy 1t more al
home than anywhere else.
Why does the clerk bookkeeper In the large
town or city long for day off to spend az ms
home. which may be in the city or In country
l know young men who work In town all week
who eager to get home to spend sunday
Others who in school and get home on sat
urday and Sunday come Joyfully and leave again
on Monday morning with reluctance. .
Once a friend of mine who taught school saio
TO me. II have the incest boarding place ano
they all so kind to me, but can't let two
weeks pass without going home" While her
boarding place had more luXuries than her home
II didn't afford the pleasure or Ut ner leeI'
ings as did her own home. Seer
We may travel anywhere on the globe. 70 the
great cities. to the seashore, or visit the Famous
summer resorts visit the beautiful parks, OF
take a trip to the most noted mountains and
view the grand scenery and enjoy all these
things for a time, but we grow tired after
awhile and long to return to home which
we know is ours. where we can feel free and
easy and be ourselves again. ceasing to be
Romans" any longer.
/ viii not try 10 give the meaning and depth
Of the word home. I can't express IN Language
strong enough to bring out its real meaning
These are Just few real thoughts and expert
ences OF mine =
received their badges1 / do not think there
is any other badge owner near me. am Ger
tainly pleased with mine, and hope to meet some
Of the Householders soon. who viii recognize me
= with good wishes to all the writers,
GAINESVILLE, Ca, Bot 1855. ... ...
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Does This Fit Your

Dear Household The joyous festivals Of sum
ner are over and have time to reflect
what we have done or failed to do. The
farmer. after selling his Is cent cotton, counts
up his expenses to about his profits. 1t Is
the time that we. likewise, may recall our
resolutions, compare them with accomplishments
and ascertain whether Or not we've benefited
by them. Broken resolutions? Well, whoever
has made them and lent strict adherence throw
the first rock while I hide behind a stump.
Thsnks, Miss Thomas, for giving the letter
from Hawaii. We are glad to know som thing
of what our people are doing over there.
What are we to DO any way, Bill, about that
Cook-Peary controversy? We believe that such
a thing the north pole exists, and think 1t
possible that the Eskimos may have piloted
them 70 1t, but suppose we just ask them to
show those coon skins"
Most OF our writer's have been absent during
the summer. Hope all spent any happy days
and, following the example of Mr.. Bach, should
give us some pleasant (7) experiences.
Yes. / think We should discuss the Sunday
school. II is the time OF year for the country
Sunday schools, or Of them, to go into
winter quarters. OF course, 1t is not conven-
tent for country people TO attend as II is in tho
city, for many Of them have farther TO n,
Tss9, "a SSaa q Ia -aaAI - &5etings peoFss
seem &c lose iaterest In the Sunday school.
Also, there are various oshef excuses made.
You know In the parable II tae "excuse-mGk-
ers," none Il them had any excuse, but they
were good at making them. An excuse architect
land most OF us know some Thing Of the art) can
take very poor material anC build castle of It..
Wishing you all a joyous Thanksgiving
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Loves Our Household

Dear Household: May / come IN for Just a
little chat? i have thought OF giving 70 ua
call but realized my inefflciency, and to my
JOY some OF the more able writers would (seein-
tnTlyD take up my crude thoughts and weave
them Into such beautiful patterns that l, too,
would catch the inspira tion and feel had been
amply paid for keeping silent.
None can love our dear page more than /. First
In my heart comes Chat. To there seems
close resemblance between Miss Thomas AMI
enc OF my dear teachers. Then comes vera
Noble with her Garnet and jealous letters which
cannot fail to interest everyone who possesses
progressive spirit. If It did not reveal SUCH a
selfish individual l should like 70 have you at
least ono hour ell 20 myself. However. 1 think
we might differ some the primary work, |
use a combination of the letter, word and sen
tcnce method and think it far superior to the
old way and equal, IL not better than any
method for rapid advancement. a speak from.
experience. end will gladly pass It on to others
desiring to know. -..
Opal, your letters should extract a smile from
anyone even on a blue day.
Mr.. Bach, am not capable OF advising you,
for / fear you are destined to misery and voc
ard. perhaps, had better trke to all recipes,
How to remove grease from clohting without
iuiuriDg goods
Methinls I hear our dear editress saying
'Enough-enough! Good-by. Come another time
when you have something better to say" .y
MARTHA JANE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
How About You?

Dear household: Yes, these COOL pleasant
days are lovely and there Is very erisphess
in the air that makes che long 10 De up ana
doing. l love the early mornings. .,.
lust thinkl-only one more faoLth AIter tnls
rnd there won't be any more 1853. Doesn' IL
s1eu a very littl time since 1903 was the ne"
year2 But this is the montd or THANKSGIVING
end do you suspect anyone Wts ever 100 thaIlA'
fm? Let US not think about anything exccp1
Icing thankful. L hope you viii all nave
happy Thanksgiving, lots OF turkey, cranOerries'
Somehow the letters in our Household touch
tender chord In my heart as nothing else
does and l never read them without feeling
greater desire to live more earnest anu neip, p,
full life. Most Of the letters have ring OF
sincerity and seem to come from hearts i p .nI
and true This has been told you again and
agaiIl-wcll, words Of genuine appreciation are
walter E. Warren, we are not SO very far
from being neighbors. l have visited your nome
town. glad you are 50 wei pleased with the
uest / was deeply interested In your subject
ssl4Appiness" You certainly gave some oeauii-
fsl lessons end / want to adG-yes' II you
can't smile look pleasant. But who can ten
the value of a smile1 Like the sunshine, Its
valus is hard to estimate. A kind. smile Is
beyond price to the erring, hut repenting' ana
encourages them ~ struggle back 10 the pains
Of right and duty from which they have divergcd
IN pursuit of pleasure. To the sorrowful, the
desulate, It has the happiest effect; dissipat'
ing the thick clouds and fog which sometimes
entirely otscures q fair landscape. smile
is a token Of warmth within; IL shows the
Ieart. Professor Braham, in ere of his lectures
ssid: There IL Esse and Exisuee In onr
lives; the Esse the inrer, the Extstree the outer.
For instance when we smile there Is a cause
II comes from within the 'Esse.' SO II we Will
be at pains TO realize the highest 'EsSe, IL
cur own life then We may be assured It's 'Exis-
tree VIII be beautiful"
smile adds a charm TO plalnest face;
il enhances the beauty Of the moss wei IA
rored, let's ever be ready to scatter bright
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Look Not Upon the Wine

Dear Miss Thomas: What do you think OF a
girl who tempts a boy to drink by giving him
wine?
Don't you think that a great many lives are
wrecked by that beginningl
l know one sweet and beautiful girl who gives
her callers cake and wine. 1925.
II Is great risk TO run, especially for those
who Inherit the taste for strong drink. ..-
We should all say:
''Let us pledge ourselves tonight, boys,
Never by word OF deed
In our fair homes elsewhere
Help TO plant the poison seed"
see Elender Claton says True love can
never die" Well. perhaps it can not, but II
does not always bring happiness in the home.
l know Of one sweet Christian woman who
married the man Of her choice and against her
parents will and IL there ever was true love 1t
certainly was in that home. Her husband was
always good to her when sober, but, alas! tina
was very seldom.
And now she has three boys and they have
Inherited their fathers taste for intoxicants.
Don't you think that this mother would have
been far happier had she chosen a life of single
blessednessg
that there should be unbOunded love when on
does marry. What l mean is not to Rush in
where angels dare not tread"
1 sympathize with Tube Rose for being in bed
so long but l hope she will be able to
leave her bed, then she will appreciate health.
Old Bach. / wish you would come back often
er, your letters are jolly that you can dspCl
the blues In three minutes.
Widower have you found anyone brave enough
TO love and spank Olive Branch?
Opal. you have my sympathy My sister is not
widow but she is young, curly-haired and
looks. the boys say, too cute" through her
with best wishes, NusTLETOE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
No Place Like Home

Dear Household: Let me send you greetings
this beautiful day. / have been absent some
time, Yet have read all the good letters I
have been at home all this year and had only
some short visits. Truly there is no place
like home" That song. Home Sweet Home, .
written so long since, and sung the world over,
stirs many hearts, sometimes making hearts
glad, sometimes sad. I never realized II un-
til I visited several months last year. Often
I would say, 81 wish 1 was at home I was
enjoying my visit but had to stay several weeks
over the time planned, as / was hindered On
account Of railroads being washed away by the
terrible rain. "
Doubtless you have heard people say, at had
fine trip and felt so much at home with
Mrs. s." But, really. no place, be 1t ever so
nice. and with even so pleasant hostes to en-
tertain.- can seem like ones own home. One
must, when visiting, do visitor is expected
to do, or rather when in Rome do as Romans
do
Once while visiting, attended an afternoon
affair. and I merely remarked that l was not
accustomed to lone way they had OF doing :"
Do you suppose I forgot It? No, they almost
made 'the woods echo with this reply, when
in Rome you must do as the Romans do II
was at a public gathering, too else l would
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
A Dual Self
Dear household;


"An who Joy would win must share it,
Happiness was born a twin"
Just few lines l came across the otncr day
in reading, but aren't they good, and isn't II
true2 Don't fancy that mean to imply that
l practice sharing all Of my Joys for, alas,
have 70 confess to being selfish creature, but
! am not such a Jacky Horner but that know
= TIE JOY Of sharing joys.
within my earthly temple there's a crowd,
There's ore Of us that's humble, one that's
There's one that's broken-hearted at his sins,
And one that, unrepentant, sits and grins;
There's one that loves his nelghbor himself,
And one that cares for naughr but home and
self
From much carroling care could l be free,
II once could determine which is me-"
That expresses my case exactly. Sometimes
/ really do love my neighboi my self" hut
oh, those other times when the old egotistic
Me is uprermost. | am trying, though, with
Gods help, TO overcome the darker sides.
My letter is fairly peppered with quotation
from letter have just received from very very
dear friendL She is telling of sermon she
haa just heard, the preachers subject was Scr
row and Its Refining Influence on Our Lives
and while his words were not new thoughts still
l hope they may help some one who is bending
beneath some grievous load
Z lie said the Gagged bird sung all the sweeter
because IL could not get out OF its cage. lie
told OF the leaf Of the plant that yielded It's
fra GRANGE only when IL was bruised of the dull
dark store that showed its beautiful cOlors only
Wien 1t was cut in two and polished, Of the
rock that gave up its gold only when put In
the smelling pot.
THAT fragrant bruised leaf, that dull un.
attractive stone, that piece OF nugget, lie your
heart dear friend" he said, (which must be
bruised and polished snd burned with fire TO
yield its fragrance, its gold and its beautiful
colOrings."
. / thought II all so true, can't every one think
Of some beautiful character whose sweetness
the result of some sorrow7 One OF tue
dearest women l ever knew had had almost IN
bearable burdens laid on her. But it is so lard
. for. us TO sec Gods hand In our dark hour
Noble Beall, ] know you, but don't expect you
have the fantest remembrance OF me.
/ am writing while cooking dinner and now
/ the dinner claims my undivided attention.
Most sincerely, o. B. JOYFUL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16

Another .,..H ... .
Smiles
And there're miles
And miles
OF smiles
And life's worth while
Because you smile"
Wednesday:
Just do your best
And let the world wag on its way,
Just do your best.
And should you not attain the crest
The goal you've sought from day to day;
Mind not the words the critics say,
Just do your best.
Thursday:
The work which we count so hard to do
He makes II easy for He works too
The days that are long to live are His;
A bit of His bright eternities,
And close to our. need His helping is.
Friday:
Boys flying kites haul in their white
winged birds; .....'
You can't do that when you're flying
words; ,.-.
Thought unexpressed may sometimes
fall back dead. ....--..
But God himself can't stop them when
they're said. -..
Saturday: .. -.
Wisdom is knowing what to do next,
Skill is knowing how to do It;
Virtue is in doing it."
Sunday: ..
ALAS for him who never sees
The stars shine through the cypress
trees;
Who hopeless lays his dead away,
Nor looks to see the breaking day,
Across the mournful marbles play.
Who hath not learned in hours Of
faith,
The truth to flesh and sense unknown,
That life is ever Lord. of death
And love can never lose it's own"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
re771i1A771S
For Little Girls
Il WO-4' OOE OOEE .SfvEiSI1Ev Dressed
and O. nice 2z-PLECE CHINA TEA. SET,
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This handsome little lady doll imported from Germany and
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this your opportunity. Our bque doll which offer free
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In addition we will send with the doll handsome IzCerfy
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Send YOUR name and address on coupon will send
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Wants a Lamb

Dear Miss Thomas: We have had some inter
cStng letters Of Hte. / surely enjoyed ANNE
Durham sIethvin's letter; also many others as
good.
am having a very nice time these days. we
got our old standby and hitch up to the wagon
and so and help gather the scattering cotton,
We enjoy the ride very much
/ only have one pet now. and that is my
Lorse isn't an automobile lacer, but sure to
come and go all U. X. . .r
% any Of the readers know where can get
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
And leaves the fool his folly,
He knows too much to waste bis If
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Well, how many OF you have a badger have
mine. and / quite proud OF II. l haven't
words 70 express my appreciation The design Is
so appropriate and it IS so beautifully finished.
/ hone thss yoC Will sll decide 70 get one, 50
we csn know each other when we meet.
There were several names wanted to call
tonight, but / guess / am intruding on Miss
ThoIr as and our limited, space l hope the
managers will soon give Us more space and
that the members viii appreciate II enough TO
come mere regularly.
Mountaineer Mr.. Bach and Vera Noble, want
you three TO write Us q letter on a ''Techer'E
Duty in a School Room" / was delighted with
all your last letters. Vera Noble, | agree with
you about style. l think one ought TO De gov
erned by her pocketbook, and rot 80 beyond
her means. but some people will dress In the
latest style If they have to buy on time, or
let alone a Just and honest debt
Ny friends, don't want TO be dressed fine.
and owing another man money, and ] viii never
make monkey Of myself in the way some do
Beauty is q duty" but enough OF anything is
enough, or so thinks this woman, who is, very
sincerely, BUSY BEE.
fglberton, Ga, Route s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Strong Talk But | Gan Prove Il

9 I guarantee that the "Rose Insured" is the
best sewing machine it is possible to construct; and
yet it is simple in its mechanism that with ordi-
nary it will keep in perfect condition and re-
pair indefinitely
81 guarantee that it has more improvements,
attachments and labor-saving conveniences than
any other machine on the market
guarantee it to be superior to any sewing
machine made, regardless of its name and its price
Y stake my reputation on the absolute truth
of these statements
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
An Unprecedented Proposition
--Free 9O-Day Trial.


of
to
VIII you a. paid.
$1,000
after 80 days Pre- trial and refunded
Bank land
Ross Ia so"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16

a pet lambT / would certainly appreciate any
information in regarl to one. Sincere thanks,
Miss Thomas, fer your noble work In Chat All
"f US Will try, ! am sure, TO use our fragments
Of time better since your impressive talk. low
ingly. ADA HAYES.
Musella, Ca. Route 2.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
G. II A 7

Monday. "Hewing wood and drawing
water. splitting stones and cleaning sod,
An the daily ranks OF labor In the regi-
men OF God.
March together toward His triumph do
the task His hands prepare;
Honest toll Is holy service; faithful work
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
is praise and prayer.

is praise and prayer.
This is the gospel of labor-ring it, ye
bells of the kirk
The Lord Of Love came down from above
to live with the men who work.
This is the rose that He planted here in
the thorn-cursed SOIL
Heaven is blessed with perfect rest, but
the blessing Of earth is toll"
Tuesday, Smile
Awhile
And while you smile
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Information Wanted

wish to find my son. His name is Charles
Z. PAXTON aged % years. Has light hair, brown
eyes vely slender about six feet tall. The last
time he was heard of was last April, in south
Georgia I think IL Vas Alexander, Ca. II any
reader knows him and will write ne any infor-
nation, II viii be thankfully received BY bis
mother. MRS. W. Z. PA1TON.
Buchanan. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16

We can all be true and faithful even thong
the circle OF our influence be very small. lie
Us wake up to the fact that we have only on
short life on this earth, and strive TO make tina
useful and helpful. Lovingly,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16

smiles. When our daily life falls so far short
OF our ideal and we feel weak and discouraged.
let US find strength by repeating these eneour-
aging words;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16

mot 10 the strong is Ire battle;
Not to the swift Is the race
But to the true and faithful
Victory Is promised cough grace.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Sister or Daughter.

g The "Rose Insured" Sewing Machine is in
sured and guaranteed by Randolph Rose, Of Chatta-
nooga, President Of the Randolph Rose Co., the
Souths only Big Mail Order House.
g Insured against damage or destruction by
Fire, Flood, Lightning, Tornado, Breakage or Wear
for six years.
g Guaranteed to be perfect in material and
workmanship for twenty years.
Policy goes with
solA)
ga sewing machine as good as this one cannot
be bought of agent dealer for less than $60O0
Roses price, with the Insurance and Guarantee is
only $24.96, and Rose pays the freight