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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
THE STATES DUTY TO IT'S farmers

good results accomplished by the recent tour or the ed
ationa train College of Agriculture continually
growing more manifest being limited to
of this movement still vital and is
ouckenng agricultural life of Georgia with steady and per-
force
president the college, Dr. Andrew NJ Soule continues
receive from farmers throughout the state typical communi
this character reproduced elsewhere today journal
together with Dr. Soue reply. We commend them both to
everyone interested Georga agricultural and partc
uary members of the legislature For they illustrate not only
done the educational train but also the
of liberal support for this enterprise
This particular letter is from Mr.. NJ 2. MAXWELL of Cairo
After esyng the great of the trains visit to his
N he shows that the length its visit entirely too short He
thinks that the exhibits and the lectures should have continued In
his community least a day, if not week.
This precisely the contention of and hundreds OF other
Soue correspondence shows
widespread demand from the farmers that the stay
of the agricultural train each stopping point be extended If
this could be provided for the results of the enterprise would be
far definite and helpful.
Dr. Soue unquestonab right in taking the position that
charge should be made for admission the lectures and dem
onstraons.
make the small
be
expended effective
which could be appropriated
expedition educational train the only
hundred dollars The train itself furnished
evidently willing this generous and helpful plan of
cooperation Surely the state afford to contribute its due
of enterprise that increases agricultural
millions of dollars and enrche the prosperity of the
whole people.
greatly hoped that the session of the legsa
provision will be made for continuing the extension
work of the agricultural college, but also for expanding this work
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
FREE BURLAP.

The publishes elsewhere communication from the
Georgia Industrial association in which contended
proposed of the tariff bup would work great
injustice the cotton mills the merchants and the
the south 1t asserted furthermore that thus far
have had opportunity of presenting and explain
ing their claims to congress.
does the organized textile manufacturers of
and representing their official protest against what
hasy nconsderate action by southern
this communication entitled to the fullest consideration
According the claims forth by the secretary of the
aon burlap competition with those goods
made says this communication by pauper labor in India the
weekly of which seventy per person If allow
the United States free of duty win dpace accord
these textile manufacturers considerable amount of cotton
cloth which used for bags tarpauin express and mail
pouches like articles The thus displaced alleged
would approximate from hundred and fifty thousand
million bales the first year.
Such condition. it is claimed, would force many southern
mills that running cotton goods other
fields this would lessen the demand for thereby
work hardship the farmer and ultimately mercantile
interests.
offered free baggng for the free buap
western farmer This however is not fair exchange argue the
textile manufacturers They claim that the cotton displaced by
dutyree burlap would loss of sixty million
year southern farmers while the entire through
free baggng would be only four five hundred
dollars.
accuracy conten
ons but matter of fairness take pleasure publishing
them Coming from highly respectable Georgia
Industrial association do hesitate
entitled to impartial hearing by congress.
This association eminenty responsible body of
business They that they demonstrate their
concerning the jeopardy of duty burap southern interests
They therefore, least entitled commend
their contention and their right the consideration
our southern congressman and senators.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
THE GREAT AMERICAN DEBATE

There but nation under the whose chief dgnaries
would fores ather to debate such question this (Which the
greater detriment to man, whiskers a bald headG'
One cannot imagine the prime minister of Great Branand
Mr. Arthur Balfow entering publicly privately dis
cuson There French statesmen who might swap epgrams
the subject in intimate conversation but before large
audience In Russia such debate woud be considered anarchs
tic Germany would prove heavy and phosophc
popular understanding Only the Uuned
could presiding officer of legislative chamber together
his predecessor and with senators and other high officials have
smbed and argued length whether wkers badness
is the greater misfortune.
This the momentou question discussed publicly
last week Speaker Champ Clark Hon. Joseph g.
Senator Taylor of Tennessee Senator Longworh of Oo Sena
Carter of Montana other leaders in national politics
dinner of the National Press club of Washington Dr.
Wiley the distinguished chemist of the pure food department.
tmekeeper and limited each contestant speech
The statesmen argued with warmth and often with erud
ton Former Speaker Cannon chmponng the of whs
kers, quoted Shakespeare;
S
less than
ongwortb speaking for the bald heads showed that
from the earliest times the majority of poets philosophers
rs and eforme had been bald Speaker Clark decar
that he would have missed the debate for the world though
wife protested against his coming because she said there
the whole performance He then referred the
the and committee of the house. which has the wool
and hair schedule under consideration. t
Nothing could be typical of the American charac
American humor exaggeaton 1t would
haps the truth that is the Americans capacity
entering with outward seriousness into utterly frivolous stua
tons and with outward frvolty into serious situations
This fashion, satire but it peculiar brand of
1t is the of much that Mark Twain Euro
peans sometimes complain that Americans lack of
Hardly that they simply have overlooked of the
ridiculous.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
szEAKue UP BRocpx HENS

Combining broody hens in a tight coop
without food or water for several days
as practiced by some will, no doubt.
break them, but when they are released
from their prison the hens are nearer
dead than alive and In no condition to
resume laying Immediately.
When a hen first becomes broody, It is
better to let her sit for a few days, Civ
ing the hen a rest and allowing her sys-
tenn to recuperate and then break her up.
After remaining on the nest two or
three days the hen may then be confined
in an airy coop or pen, large enough
to admit of exercise but free from any
thing of which she could make nest.
Feed her lightly and give her plenty
of water.
Another good jail for the broody hen
is small coop with a slat bottom
through which the air can circulate.
A sitting hen must feel the sensation
of warmth under her body when she IS
on the nest else she viii soon give up the
work.
When confined in a coop such as men
toned and the coop is raised few
inches from the ground the hen viii soon
discover that it is impossible to import
watmth to anything and the broody fever
will soon abate.
Wherever the hen is confined, however.
don't withhold food ana water and when
released she viii be ready to commence
laying again in a short time
If it is not the intention to set them It
don't pay to let the broody hens remain
on the nests without attempting to break
them up.
If allowed to occupy the nests as long
as they are disposed to they will often
sit for weeks and may not start to lay
again for several months-W. +. Perdue
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
GEORGIA INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIA TON
PROTESTS AGAINST FREE BURLAP
States Association of Textile Manufacturers Contends
That Proposed Removal of Tariff on BWIap Would Work
Grave Injury and Injustice to Southern Interests-Say
They Have Been Given No Hearing by Congress

with bagging for covering cotton, and
though free bagging would be an ad-
vantage to the southern farmer. free
burlap is great disadvantage.
The suggestion made in some inter
views published in the papers that the
south is to get free bagging in return
for free burlap given to the west, places
the south in the position of selling the
birthright for a mess of pottage," and
the southern representatives in congress
are doing the south grave injustice, if
such an exchange is considered fair by
them.
cotton, which can easily be the result
of $780, 900 to 100000 baies of cotton being
displaced, means a loss to the southern
farems of $6O,O0O,O00, and the entire
saving on bagging for. covering cotton,
If duty is saved by the farmer, amounts
to only 100000 to $500. 600 Is it a fair
exchange? Can the south stand for such
a loss? Are not the southern represen-
tatives bound to protect the prosperity
of their constituents when the greatest
product of the whole section is involved
and when the industry that is most i'm
portant to the south is threatened?
We only want fair play, and the~south-
ern representatives do not understand
the situation. 1t seems to us the south
ern newspapers should make it appar-
emit, that they are injuring the people,
whom they claim they wish to help, viz,
the farmers.
1t surely would be proper to demand
a hearing before congress of those in
terested in the growth and manufacture
Of the south's greatest product.
4 &T.s- t.. T.
your paper, 1t would be a valuable aid.
and would rebound to the benefit of the
entire south.
Yours very respectfully,
HAL L. JOHNSTON,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
rHE AUTO And GOOD RoApg

Some months ago one of our neighoors
purchased a good, substantial automo-
bile He and another neighbor drew an
oak saw-log to the mill and had mate
rial sawed fer two good road drags, the
|timoers being II feet in length, one foot
wide nd three inches thick.
The edges that moved the dirt were
faced with pieces of iron four inches
wide and three-eights Of an inch thick
After constructing this most effective
implement for woodworking our neigh
bors hitched three horses to the drag,
climbed into 1t and proceeded to drag
the road, Che lives at a cross-roaO.
and how he does improve every highway
he traverses.
He makes frequent trips with his drag
to town. four miles away. and already
good effect of his owning an automo-
bile is being observed and felt on our
roads, far and near.-M. A. CoverdeH
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
rHr rAnu BEAur1ruL

Given a chance TO select between a
handsome house and barns with neg
lected lawn and shrubbery and a very
plain set of buildings in the midst OF
grounds embellished with trees, plants
and shrubbery, who would not prefer the
latter.
An attractive lawn is paying invest
ment and adds to the value Of the farm
property. Home means more to the
whole family when it is surrounded by the
beautiful things of nature. The study OF
plants. trees and flowers is educational
uplifting and broadening, while the coop
erative work of identifying the home
binds the whole family more closely to-
gether.
BY foresight and management the care
of the lawn and shrubbery need not in
terfere with or interrupt the other oper-
atoms of the farm. One attractive coun-
try home is far-reaching in its effect or
the neighborhood. Others will see the
effect and follow the example.
Every set of farm buildings and loca-
ton presents a different problem but
there are certain principles that should be
observed in planting the lawn and the
shrubery. Trees and shrubbery should
be grouped so that they will bring into
view desirable objects and obstruct views
to undesirable objects. Aim to have 9
good view from every window in the
house.
Plan to have the evergreens grouped Sc
that they will afford wind-breaks for the
house, barns and out buildings and at
ford protection for the small fruit. Few
farmers realize the influence of wind
breaks in modifying the temperature Of
either cattle yards and feed lots. There
are few more convincing arguments II
favor of planting wind-breaks than t.
observe the punches of little calves and
pigs huddled on the sunny side of wind
break during the sunny days of early
spring and fall.
There are various kinds of grasses and
shrubs and trees that are adapted to ev
cry kind of soil and climate and in each
locality there is an opportunity to selec
hardy grasses, shrubs and trees that have
a wide range of color, habit and character
of growth and time of blossom. There is
much to be said about the selection and
distribution of varieties, but our pur-
pose here is to make a plea for an in
terest in making an attractive lawn and
beautifying our farm homes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
FAIRRuRN. Ca. Nav 5. ]


Editor The Journal: judge you are
willing to give the matter of the protest
made by the cotton manufacturers
against free burlap a place in your pa
per, and that you would espouse our call,
If the facts and conditions demanded
it, in the interest of the farmers and
manufacturers: am therefore taking
the liberty of giving you the facts, as
they appear to our association.
Burlap is an article made by pauper
labor in India, and consular statistics
have shown that the average weekly
wage is 20 cents per person.
At the present time burlap completes
to a certain extent with the coarser
grades of cotton goods, and If burlap is
allowed to enter the United States free
of duty, it can be made of heavier quail
ity and finer construction, and displace
to a very large extent cotton cloth that
is now used for bags. back bands, Innings
for clothing, tarpaulins, express and
mail pouches etc.
1t is a conservative estimate to state
that the amount of cotton that would be
displaced the first year is 10000 to J.
900 bales, and as the manufacturers
abroad made a better quality of Jute
goods. the amount of cotton displaced
would be increased annually.
There are many mills in the south run
ming on coarse cotton goods now used
for some of the above purposes that
will have to turn on to other lines, and
as the production of cotton goods Is now
in excess of consumption, 1t would make
still more stagnant cotton market and
lesser chance to the farmer to get a
high price for his cotton.
OF necessity. If the amount Of cotton
carried over at the end of the season
is increased, the price for the next crop
must be correspondingly lower, and not
only the manufacturer and the mer-
chant, but the farmer will be the suffer-
err thereby.
Burlap has no connection whatsoever
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
PORK MUST BE WE'LL COOKED

Cases of illness sometimes occur from
eating unlocked or insufficiently cooked
pork which is infested with a micro
scopic parasite commonly known as tri-
china of flesh worm, the scientific name
being Trichinella spiralis. An average
of 1 to per cent of the hogs slaugh-
tered in the United States are infested
with this parasite. When transmitted
to human beings, trichina may cause Sc
rious illness, sometimes resulting in
death. Out of about $4,000 cases of
trichinosis recorded in medical itera-
ture, most of which occurred in Europe.
$50 resulted fatally.
A temperature of about $50 degrees
Fahrenheit kills the parasite, therefore
pork when properly cooked may be eaten
without any danger of infection. Fresh
pork should be cooked until it becomes
white and is no longer red in color in
all portions of the piece, at the center as
we'll as near the surface.
Dry salt pork, picked pork, and smok-
ed pork previously salted or picked, pro-
viding the curing is thorough, are prac-
tically safe so far as trichinosis is con-
cerned, but as the thoroughness Of the
curing is not always certain, such meat
should also be cooked before it is eaten.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
rHE DOG FOR THE FARM

We do not think Collies are dangerous
with children. We have raised two from
puppies and they became firm comoan7
ions for our children and we never knew
them to snap at them or show dispo-
sition to harm them. Collies are very
useful on the farm. They can very easily
be taught to go alone long distances II
necessary into the pasture or woods for
the cows. bringing them home night and
morning for milking. 1t is far PLEASANT
er and cheaper to send dog for them,
especially on a wet, stormy morning
than to walk a mile or so for them or to
hire a man to do its. M.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
a COOP coRrER POST

post near the top and set the other post
at an angle with the top against main
post, and the lower end against ground.
then use a wire from bottom OF main
post to far end of slanting post and
twist same up tight, setting end distant
ing post on a rock to keep it from sink
ing into the ground. If a rock isn't
convenient a heavy piece of board will
do. Wires at a corner is a menace to
stock. whereas post can be seen and
do no harm if the animals run into it.
Charles NJ Crandall, Peabody, Kan.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

BY voting for a bond issue 90 900 for
sewers and lights. Marietta Is @Howlng
the example Of other progressive towns
which viii soon become a part Of Great
er Atlanta.
A medical authority says that falling
into a fiery furnace is a comfortable
sensation rather than otherwise. Com
forting to the man who has 10 FIRE 'em
every winter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

There Is a startling line OF suggestion
IN the arrest OF two boys Saturday night
for shoplifting- The boys had read a
thriller in which the hero starting with
a few dollars. acquired fortune and mar
ried an heiress- Is the dime novel shift
ing from train rpbberies TO high finance.
ana. II so. which IS the worse ideal for
young America?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

To Macon belongs the credit OF re-
ceivfng the first Georgia peach Notice
how quickly we give credit where credit
is due. We might just as easily have
given Atlanta the credit, and everybody
would have believed II. too.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

A tom cat, year old. was taken from
its home in New York. a distance of 20
miles, confined in a bag. 1t was impris-
oned but made its escape and in few
days reappeared at the home OF its for
mer master.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

The director OF the Metropolitan
Grand opera forces. in an interview in
New York. referred 10 Atlanta as a
wonderfully progressive city" That's
what they al say.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

The chicken does not refuse to lay
eggs or get fat through perverseness Of
character. Tt is simply because the
owner does not know how TO bring
about the desired results.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

President Taft seems 70 be or the
opinion that the country Is still big
enough without acquiring more territory.
Yes. Texas alone could care for the over
flow population.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

|. Michigan probably ships more beans
to the eastern markets than any other
state and Boston is the best, market for
this vegetable, as that city pays for
baked beans in a single year the price
ships.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

head by pivot with nut. which keeps
it tight in whatever position it is de-
sired. The teeth can be adjusted to
straddle a row of plants thus saving
them from injury. It is said to be be-
coming popular with eastern gardeners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
A usErUL RAKE

This implement was designed by a
New Jersey man. Its teeth can be adj
justed at many angles and at various
distances from each other. The handle
can be moved, as it is attached to the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

Brooklyn women are determined TO
strip themselves OF their rights by form
ing a club 10 stop gossip.
Governor Wilson has been compared TO
Colonel Roosevelt. bur whether by
friend or an enemy isn't apparent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

IN France they have a law compelling
all persons who speak In public to have
q license May the law be adopted in
other public speaking countries.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

When Madero met the envoy OF Diaz,
what was said? But it couldn't have
been, since Mexico was never prohibit
ton
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

We suggest that people wishing TO
make engagements with Us set the time
before , O'Clock during the rest Of the
baseball season
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

All things considered. the Nay weather
brand Is good. We should like TO see 1t
continue. and. II possible. lap over into
June
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

Militia needs more money" Well
the militia isn't 70 be wondered al. con-
sidering. the general tendency along that
particular line
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

Torrential rains have been falling IN
Kentucky. but old Louisville has shown
no inclination for a change into the dry
column
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

In Mr.. Carnegie's recent awards for
heroism there Is no medal for Republic
ans who vote for genuine revision Of the
tariff
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

Reader. have YOU passed the stage
where a personal letter from a tailor,
altering you choice summer styles 10
select from. does not flatter you?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

soon the first honor man at college
viii have his chance TO go out in the
world and become a big league player,
or something like that
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

We forgive the weather man for past
performances. and point with pride TO
the present May weather.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

we gladly note tie intelligence that
there Is n world wide money ease. We
can spend our salary now with an easier
conscience.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
HANDY coRr mARKER

The top board is ks inches, the run
ners are 1-2x6 inches. the cross bar is
2x3 inches. One horse viii do the work
better than two. as it is easier for one
to dodge the stumps.-o. D. loyal Wis
consin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

Texas, by the way. is pretty busy just
now combating the weevii. the flea and
watching the prohibition controversy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

Zoe Cannon takes fling at the presi-
dent. = The president. then. must be i'm
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

The Mexican peace cOnferees win meet
IN Mexico. which Is some distance from
The Hague Tribunal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

The fact that DIR. Cook IS already in
Texas may mean that he is hot on the
trail Of a discovery OF the south pole.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

Sherlock Holmes is being overshadow-
ed for the time being BY Detective
Burns.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

A reader asks where the old-fashioned
sumner sport is who wore a rose bud
with one leaf in the lapel OF his coat
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

With so many old age pensions in
England. perhaps every woman there viii
become induced in time 10 tell her age.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09

1t i also the open season for hunters
OF mushrooms
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-09
Morning Headache

Eat q light breakfast of easily digested
food. then take a dose Of Hoods Pills.
This simple treatment usually clears
M TIE head in an hour. and gives
feeling OF health and strength all day
Take Hoods Pills