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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
The Four Sunbeams

Four little sunbeams came sarthWard one Gay
shining and dancing along on their way, -.
s.Iet rs try" thy all whispered. "soIne kind-
ness % da.
Not Sea- cur own pleasure all the day through.
Then meet In the eve At the west
Ono sunbeam ran In az a low cottage door.
AMI piayrd hide-aEd-seek with a child on the
flcer.
TN baby laughed loud In his siee
And chased with delight his play nate 50 bright.
The little hands -raspins in vain Tor the HghS
That ever before them would ice
Que ersut 70 a couch where an invalid lay
And brossht min a dream q sweet summer
day.
It's bird-sonS and beauty and bloom;
TIL pain Has forgotten and weary unrest.
And In fancy he wandered through scenes be
lo~cd best.
Far away from the din. darkencd room
one stole to Tire heart OF flower that was sad
And loved and careSsed her until she glad,
And lifted her white face again.
Fer love brings cnntent 10 tie lSviiest lot
And fint< something sweet in the dreartest srot
And lichtcns all labor and pain
And or. where little blind girl sat alone
Not sharing the mirth Of Der Plsyfellows.
AMI Kissed the poor eyes that had never known
Th-t never could gar on the beautiful light
UEtn angels had lifted the VEIL
Al last when TIE shadows Of evening wer'
Ana TIE Sun. their grcat father. his Children
Vas calling.
Four sulnbeams sped into the west. and said,
I'VE have found that In seeking the pleasure
We fnl to the trim our own measure"
Then suftly they sank 10 their rest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31

n,cnt that keeps the lax muscles OF the arm
hand and fingers I'm a healthy condition. as ti'eV
require TO be moved constantly In order that
they may find portions Of the anatomy thht
have not vet been moved over ard under
have eaten so many nice, JUICY roasting ears
this season that the corn tassles are almost
protrudinS through the crevices In my hat
made by Father Time, in order that might
fully enjoy the gentle zephyrs as they are
waited to me ladened with the sweet Scent
of the dress Of the forest. and the de-
llChtful music of the busy bee who carries with
him such delicious nectar ana a galVanlc pat
terv to protect himself from the lone highway
As stated in the beginning of this letter
have been confined pretty closely to the house
nearly everything that ! have been able TO tor
buy. And time hangs so heavily on
ard having read that the festive fly increases al
the rate Of several Quintillion per hundred
mother flies, and not having a single crlnge "t
conscience Mt their early demise, / have ap-
pointed myself chief executioner, with the hope
that when Mr.. Hoke Smith becomes our su-
preme executive again that ! will have become
perfect I'm the profession that perchance
office will be created. and l Will be ap-
pointed TO kill the flies on the bald heads OF
our worthy solons, in order that their SUMMERS
may not be disturbed while attending to the
welghty duties for which they are elected
know that there is chance Of an appoint
ment during this administration, l was not
in the Brown ranks. Aud as my flip rubbers
have nearly out from constant use,
would appreciate few nice stretchy ones III
also keep the visible supply of the pesky var
NETS we'll under control, so that during my
tenure OF office my position will not be SO
arduOus but that would have little time 10
tho sights between acts.
Well. an ! fear that this is already too long
! will close by saying that the tlles nave %
come by scarce in my vicinity that my Dung
est boy around the house and Shoes them
in my direction that he may watch me Illp
their heads off without disturbing ther WInsS'
which saving TO make a flying machine
with GRANDPA.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
A Happy Wife

Pear Miss Thomas: Mrs. Devora Daniel, 1
live only IS miles from Ashburn. will try
and write you a letter in the future.
Tula lee. the letter you wrote in the spring
telling OF your ramble after wild flowers drew
me closer 10 this page. Near GAINESVILLE Is
INV old home. I have taken many rnmblcs
knew you but suppose ! mistaken.
Holly Leaf. ! am sorry for you. You must
lock on the bright side OF things and he thank
full they ore no worse. I have four little girls
/ do all my work, with my dear Johns help,
and he is Just ms good can be to pssip me
when he can be away from his fielo work 1
have never regretted the day I married, be-
cause ] love my husband and hes loves me, and
We both love little girls.
Mrs. Hard Work. Won didn't even smile in
vnur letter. You must have an awful sorry
John" or you could smile at him. can
smile at my John any time, and ] am as tired
when night comes as If ! had worked in the
field all day, and more. TOO; for I have worked
IN the field as hard anyone. but l didn't
have any John TO smile at then.
Mrs. r. F. Bagwell. / another that hit
terly opposes card playing. My husband does
not drink or play cards, SO you see I am
blessed with n happy home. ana think know
how To appreciate II. I can begin TO call
over all the good letter writer's.
Does Miss Thomas OF any OF the Householders
know how To make scuppcrnOng ncidi l would
like to know how N make Il.
7 must bid ynu all good morning, and Iope
the house-cat won't find this letter.
PATSY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
Do You Know the Difference?

Dear Household: I hone all the girls that en-
gage in card playing win Young men WIN re re,
girls ought TO live for the good Of our com
munity. for we have IT I'm our power to do a
men. 1t grieves me to see cards in parlor.
taking the place OF music; for to my mind
there is nothing nicer in home entertainment
we'll as benefit 1--WE have something more
to do than Just keep away from evil''; We must
be OF use; we must approve the right and con
denim the wrong.
at was you who showed the way,
Led me 10 gracious Saviour.
Sought me when / went astray.'
How true were the words of Poor Mans
Wife: Young girls not be too careful Of
their conduct" and company.
Virginia. /. too. think It Is sin for young
man or young lady to 'rifle with the others
affections while one is only. caring Ito have a
good time Mrs. FELTON, told us.
ular. and willing to be called flirts. Young
people can have pastime without encouraging
the other sex TO love them. Better by far be
I'm converse ton with the wise and good through
some good book than to entertain a flirt
Mildred Moore. Peulah Bell and all the other
Sunday school teachers, come again.
Mrs. A. E. Darlington. have the old time
grass pinks; will exchange for carnation. Also,
/ have some rooted plumbagoes, viii exchange
for ferns. begonias or fgchias. .
cry post cards with you; then. perhaps, can
accept your invitations to visit you
/ spent Eevera days during July IN anu dfOunu
Dexter, my old home. and attended protracted
services at the Dexter church. had the pleas
ure Of listening to some fine sermons by Rev
Galloway, OF Macon. and Rev. Fort. of Dublin.
visited Jewel. her mother and sisters while
there. and indeed IT was all a treat to me.
also visited a country home where there were
two little orphan girls just old enough to go
% school. Those two little girls, every night
.Nefore going TO dreamland, say their prayers.
md as I viewed those little girls not knowing
Il mothers love. saying their evening prayers
[ brought to mind my childhood days.
We have had several visitors this summer.
among them my mothers brother and sister
rom Texas. 1t was a great pleasure to have
them with us, for Il has been nearly six years
since they visited Georgia. One afternoon while
they were with US. and some OF our friends,
the converse ion drifted 10 olden times. when
|people burned candles. My mother saved her
,andle moulds for some purpose and told them
she still had her moulds lady wanted to
see them and one OF my married sisters said,
let me 60 get them" Now, my mother
didn't tell me the candle stand was by the
mould so I brought the stand instead of the
nouIds and they enjoyed a good laugh at my
expense. I know. the difference now, however
would like for some OF the young people to
describe a candle mould without asking an older
person.
NV uncle told me I couldn't write to The
Journal any more: but II I'll be good and study,
can ]. come again. For l enjoy being with you
all To me The Journal. without Miss Thomas
Chat Our Household and Mrs. Felton's page,
would cease. Long may Our Household live
TIME GREEN
Glenwood. Ca. Route
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
C. H A T

With the coming of Autumn the let
tiers for positions are beginning TO pour
In. and am going to write TO you out OF
a heart filed with only good wishes for
you
For a year one of my especial duties
In connection with the Young Women's
Christian association as been TO find en-
ployment for the girls who have gone
there by the dozens.
There have been days when / wss
heartsick over the problems I had to
face AS the applicants presented them
selves would ask them these questions:
What can you do? Are you an expert :
How many years have you been in the
work. Are you really interested in the
work OF are you just holding on until
something better comes TO your
believe half Of the applicants said
oh. can do most anything" and
when pinned them down they could do
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
Votes for Our Household

Dear Miss Thomas: Being a regular reader
of your department wish to say that in re-
ply to so many requests that The Journal has
made ms to which department the readers Ike
one page Of your department than dozen OF
the others.
Now kind readers and writers, we don't know
for what reason the paper made the request as
to which depar,ment we like best. But sup
pose II is for the purpose of cutting out all de-
partments except that one. And you know 1t
wouldn't 90 for that one left out to be the one
that so many of us like to read and express
our thoughts on subjects in. So l make a
motion and appeal TO all the readers, espe-
cially those Of the Household department Of this
paper. TO just take ten minutes time, sheet
Of paper. one envelope, and two-cent stamp,
and write today that they enjoy reading the
Household department better than all the rest.
Hoping this viii wake up some Of you happy
readers OF the Household especially. l beg to
remain one OF your silent but happy readers.
WESLEY d. HEAPE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
IOWA VETERANS WOULD
MEET FORMER FOES

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 27-Vete-
rams of the Confederate army who fought
IN any battles against the Eighth. Nine
teenth and Twenty-fifth Iowa regiments
OF infantry have been invited to be pres
ent at the reunion of those troops, which
is to be held here September % and 60
The Union veterans will tell their expe-
rience of the war and hope to have many
members of the Confederate army to
match their stories with "reminiscences
from The other side"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
M aGSy' Cook Book

s To make pepper hash chop fine a
head of cabbage, six large onions and
eight large sweet red peppers, seeds re-
moved. Mix, add half cup of salt and
let stand over night in a stone jar. Drain,
add two tablespoonfuls of mustard seeds,
two cups sugar and one tablespoonful of
celery seed. Cover with vinegar, fill into
Jars until within an inch of top, fill up
with vinegar and seal
Young green corn is often spoiled by
overlooking. Have the water boiling be-
fore putting the corn in, and if the corn
is tender in Is minutes it should be done.
The best way to retain the sweetness is
to leave the inner husk on, and tie with
a cord around the top.
Crouton sticks are nice to serve with
soup, cheese or salads. Cut bread in one
fourth inch-inch slices, remove crust.
spread slightly with butter on both sides.
cut in strips one-fourth-inch wide, and
bake until light brown.
Mix one and half pounds of raw Ham
burg steak with one teaspoonful of salt,
pepper to taste, one teaspoonful of onion
chopped fine, and one raw egg. Divide
the quantity into six small round balls,
flattened on the top, roll each in flour,
and fry. not too we'll done, in hot fat.
Serve them with potatoes. prepared in
this way: Cut in two lengthwise large
potatoes which have been boiled in their
skins. Scoop out the center with care so
that the shape may be retained. Put the
scooped-out portion into bowl, add to
1t three tablespoonfuls of chopped cooked
ham and one tablespoonful of chopped
parsley. Also two tablespoonfuls Of
melted butter. Season with salt and pep
per, mix all together, fill up each potato
skin as full as possible and slightly
build up the top. Butter baking pan and
bake in hot oven 20 minutes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
Annie Laurie

she Is bright and fair and bonnie.
With eyes 81 deepest blue
NJ gentle Annie Laurie.
With he.rf 50 warm and true
Ter brow is white and cleaning.
AMI like a rise In June.
nv dainty Annie Laurie
Her velvet cheek doth bloom
Shp r. loving. Dure and wtnsome.
with kindly radiant smile
Nv darling Annie Laurie.
VIE doth NV heart beguilr;
With llEs Of untold sweetness.
AMI voice Ike silver bell.
NJ sweetheart. Annie Laurie.
! lore thee passing well.
Oh. face - bright and bonnie;
on. eyes 50 soft and blue.
On. fairy mrtle maiden
VIII heart - wErm and true.
When the Masters voice shall call thee,
Beyond the starIii skies.
III miss thee. Annie Laurie.
Above n. Paradise.
NAY Z. MCMILLAN
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31

The authors recognized authorities and each is by special
knowledge experience we'll fitted portray the e and
opportunities and
picturesque loose and inaccurate special has been
vivid picture of section and the life Of
much material of the greatest interest
time From its peusa the reader will form correct
and manufactures opportunities for business and invest
ETC.
America Across the Seas book to edify and educate;
printed beautifully is prousey illustrated with half
from photographs; Illustrations
every coors show separately each of
possessions Size inches; 112 bound in cloth
with appropriate side design. Price SI.OO.
Address
SEMI WEEKLY JOURNAL
Atlanta, GA
Book Department
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
Dividing His Points
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland IIaIn DehItT.
- "sav nav. do / look like your"
ssWhy, yes, Willie. l think there Is re-
seryblance Why do you ask?
Cause when Mr.. Pipton laid BIS cigar Gown
%, .he Dorcb rail, ] took II up an smoked II,
an, he SAID l had your eyes, nav. an your
nose an your Gilman paws nerve!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
CONTENTS

The Philippines. by Hamilton
Wright. editor Of the Overland
Monthly" and author of "A
Handbook Of the Philippines. "etc.
Hawaii. By Willard French.
Guam and Our Smaller Islands
In the Pacific, by Elizabeth
Fairbanks.
Alaska. by Wallace w. Atwood,
Assistant Professor Of Geology.
University Of Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
NV Visit to Tallulah

- Dear Miss Thomas: ! do OF want to worry
ven by coming too often but as ] have lad
the pleasure OF spending day at Tallulah
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31

Panama and the Canal Zone,
by John F. Wallace. formerly
Chief Engineer of the Panama
Canal.
Porto Rico. by c. H. Forbes
Lindsay. author of Americas
lnsular Possessions India
Past and Present, etc.
Cuba. by c. H. Forbes-Lindsay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31

Illustrated from new photographs
and with eight new maps
in colors
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
our ISLANDS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED
AMERICA ACROSS THE SEAS

n NEW work which within
comparatively narrow COM
LIZ pass gives survey of the
Curious Lands and Interesting
Peoples of Our Colonial Empire,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
SPIRITUAL ISRAEL
THEN
NATURAL ISRAEL.

"If We be Christ's. then are we Abra-
hams seed. and heirs.'-Gala., 1923.
WATERFOWL, N. Y. Aug. 29.-The is
sues of life, death and hereafter are
all in the hand or power of the Lord. He
took counseI of none of us, but holds
Himself fully responsible, declaring that
all of His purposes SHAH be accomplished.
and that His Word that has gone forth
shall not return to Him void. but shall
accomplish that which He pleases.-lsa.,
55 :1O-11.
He owed us nothing in the beginning.
and will be under no obligation to us In
the end. We are His debtors for all that
is profitable or enjoyable. He is a rich
King and Father, and is able and willing
tc do exceedingly abundantly for us. His
creatures, more than we could have asked
or thought.
But He has His own way for doing this
which, in the end, will be seen to be the
best way. His ways are in clouds and
darkness" writes the prophet; and the
poet answers yes,
ttCod ,,,o1as IN a yDvstariouS wav
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31

Book Department
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11
3Ist Year. Number 4K
Mrs. Bessie Britt

Mrs. Bessie Britt, wife of G.. P
Britt died at 6 O'Clock a. N. Fri
day, Decem Der 3. 1909 after
about two weeks illness.
e Mrs Britt was born in Swed-
ZEN February 25. 1877, and was at
the time of her death, 32 years.
9 months and IL days of age
She came to Ogallah with her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Swan Lof-
stead in June, 1881, and has lived
in Trego county ever since ex-
cepting about three years which
she spent in Denver. In April
1895 she was confirmed in the
Swedish Lutheran church which
church relationship she sustain.
ed during her life.
She was united in marriage to-
G. P.Britt, February :, 1898; to-
this union were born six child
rem, all of whom are living except.
one who died at three years of
age. She leaves a husband, five
children, the youngest a baby a
little over two weeks old, a.
ather, mother, five sisters and
three brothers besides mary
other relatives to mourn her loss
Mrs. Britt was we'll known in
Trego county and had a large
number of friends who heard of
her death with sorrow. At no
tune is death anything but sad.
but it seems especially so when
mother is taken from her little
ones, and the hearts of the peo-
pie go out in sympathy to each
and all of this family in their
great sorrow. Owing to the
stormy weather, the funeral did
not take place until Tuesday of
this week. Rev. w. E. Scott of
this city conducted the services
and amid a number of sympa
thizing friends, the body was
laid to rest in the Ogallah ceme-
terry. The World and many
friends extend sincere sympae
thy to the family.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11
Mrs. w. A. Smith,

Last Saturday Mrs. w. A
Smith of this city died at her
home in the south part of town
after several weeks illness Mrs
Smith was well known to our
readers and her death was mat
ter of sincere sorrow among
those who knew her. She was.
a very Industrious woman work
ing many times perhaps beyond
her strength, but was always
happy and cheerful and the kind
ness with which she treated
every one, won a warm place for
her in the hearts of the people
She was christian and put into
practice the principles which
she advocated. She was devot-
ed wife and mother doing for her
family with a faithfulness that
large growing family.
During her last illness she was
surroundedeby her family and as
the services of trained nurse
were required all was done that
was possible to alleviate her Suf-
fering which at times was great
She leaves a husband and seven
children to mourn her departure.
two of the children being quite
young. The sorrow. stricken
family have the sympathy of the
entire community in this their
great bereavement.
On Wednesday the funeral
was held at the NJ. E. church at
two o'clock and conducted by
the pastor, w. E. Scott. The in
terment took place in the Wa
Keeney cemetery The World
and friends extend sympathy to
the entire family
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

Henry S. Peacock, who is pro-
fessor of history in the Muncie,
Indiana, high school, conducted
a student excursion last June to
points of interest in the south
and recently wrote to a Wa-Kee-
ney cousin about the trip as fol-
lows: I forget where we left
off correspondence but believe
it was just before we went to
Chattanooga and other points
south. Well, I found the graves
of your Captain Trego and Cap
tain Graham, under large tree
about the center of the National
Cemetery. This is most beaut-
iful place and kept in the best
condition possible. Chicamauga
Park is not SO well kept as it is
so large it could not be so easily
done. I could not write you of
all the things of interest we saw.
We had about forty persons in
our party and were away about a
week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

Old timers say this is the
coldest December in many years
up to the present date Usually
Decem Der is a bright beautiful
month, but surely old father
winter took US in the grasp early
this year according to the wise
sages, the chickens are feathered
unusually heavy this winter, the
covering on the corn is more
than ordinarily thick, and that
the squirrels have heavier coats,
all of which betokens a severe
winter. Say how'd you like to
be the coal man in the face of
this prediction.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11
official County Paper.

Don't forget the big sale now
on at Gleason & Marshall's.
This will be a record breaker in
prices surprising any thing of
the kind in the history of Wa
Keeney. The sale will last IA
days beginning Saturday morn
ing, December 18th, at nine
O'Clock. Big bargains in every
thing, don't miss it. The tickets
for the drawing of the dishes
will be given with goods purchas-
ed at this sale. See their big
ad in this issue of the old rel1a-
BILE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

The members of the Big Greek
Hall Association are hereby noti-
fed that the fourth annual meet
ing of the Big Creek Hall Asso-
citation will be held in the Big
Greek hall, Monday evening, De
cember Goth for the purpose of
electing officers for the ensuing
year and transacting other nee
essary business.
]. G. STRADAL,
Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11
Notice To Stockholders

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the sharehold-
ers of the Wa -Keeney State bank
will be held at the bank, January
z, 1910, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
CHASE T. WILSON.
Decem Der 8. 1910. Cashier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

Strauss has practiced for six
teen years on the eyes only; if
there is any thing the matter he
will tell you at the Trego hotel,
December 9th and 2Sth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

If your child has cross eyes
you had better see Strauss. He
has Strengthened hundreds of pa
TENTS eyes. At Wa-Keeney De
=cembar % and 2Sth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

The expectancy and enthusi-
am of childhood in regard to
Xmas is what helps to keep the
charm of the day for older people
to whom many times the Holi-
days are the saddest days of the
season
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

Messrs Glen Jones and Ray
Ufford entertained a few of their
friends at a turkey supper last
Friday evening. An elegant five
coursed supper was served after
which they retired to the Elm
Club hall and spent the evening
dancing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

Last Sunday sleigh bells ging-
led merrily for while, and a great
many are coming to town this
week in their sleighs bobs or on
any thing that will slide.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Cooper de-
parted Wednesday evening for
Jerseyville, ILL.,, where Mr. Coop
er has a good position awaiting
him. Mr. Cooper will be remem-
bered as the genial night clerk
at the American.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-12-11

Any skin itching Is temper
tester. The more you scratch
the worse it itches. Doan s
Ointment cures piles, eczema
any skin itching At all drug
stores.