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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

small ones, and on the whole rather an
expensive makeshift if time is valuable.
1t is bet ter b, invest in prepared crack
filler.
3 This spreads smoothly and evenly.
but is white when dry. 1t also cruir-
bIes when in contact with moisture.
To obviate this difficulty ordinary vel
low paint was darkened with burnt
sienna until it nearly matched the
color of the floor. and the cracks CIV
en- a coat of it after the filler had been
in "a hours and become hard.
Allowing another day for the paint
to dry, the floor was treated to coat
of boiled linsed oil, applied hot. II
takes comparatively little oil to cover
floor application being easily made
with flannel cloth.
Now comes the work--fun If there
are little folks in the family. 1t must
be we'll papering, being the secret of
to sand papering. being thes ecert of
success. Pieces of burlap serve nicely
for applying the friction. OF course
if one has a floor brush the work is
still better accomplished. At the end
of a week a second application of oil
should be given. Then once in a
month or six weeks will be found
sufficient.
Make several bags of canton flannel,
with the nap side out, or of outing
flannel One of these can be slipped
over the broom and held in place by
a drawstring.
Sweeping done by this method not
only leaves the floor shining and free
from dust but saves much dust from
settling on furniture.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26
A NEW RUSSIAN TREATY.

treaty of 1882 has been de-
orouy aside the clear for the two to de-
agreement keeping with the needs and the
temper of the times Their relations both commerce and o
macy reasonable doubt that the
ent viii settled good win and mutual satisfaction
The Suzer adopted the house Enthusiastically
netting to ST. Petersburg all concerned it well
diplomatic procedure has prevailed Yet the Suzer
accomplished desirable result in far 1T went
ung cars into realization that this country
reached the limit of its patience the nJuces that were
being practed against particular religious
faith.
department has endeavored by
the orderly and amcabe to removal OF Rus
a discrimination the matter of passports All these
efforts proved unavang Indeed seemed impossible TO
bring Russia to the point would seriously consider this
counrys request when the American house of representa-
ves conduct through ringing resolution that
passed dissenting became evident that the
public sentiment this land thoroughly aroused and deter
mined.
The manner in which the treaty finally abogated
vigorous than that proposed by the house, but it none the
Without being given logical cause Tor oHense
Russia is now clearly reminded that will have OF her
discrimination against citizens who seek rghtfuly to
enter her domain
The United States has kept faith with the ideals of its
Constitution and at time has left for an
harmonious settlement of the issue That the most desirable
status could have been given for after all the thing
of to recognition passport rights
There is already prospect for the making OF
treaty bill has been introduced in the duma to abolish all
religious determinations to passports There is little likelihood
that viii pass But the Russian minister OF foreign
affairs Sazono has expressed himself IN conclhatory terms
by admitting have been instances in which the
passport regulations unusty applied by his eountr con-
su This is indeed lukewarm uerance when the agrant
abs of the Russian government considered but from dplo-
matte no;nt of view is significant would meyer perhaps
have been made except for the definite action OF the house. fol
lowed by the abrogaton of the existing treaty.
the United States the New York World points
out are joined by bonds of friendly agreement The
treaty of number into which the two coun
tries have entered which they have traded and worked
in the international field
contract made in 1867 that title
richest Several import
concerning matters of and justice and
mutual being still bind the countries They have been
intimately in the proceedings of the Hague tribunal
by they worked for the of international
therefore be expected well as hoped that the differ
arising this violated treaty of nearly eighty
M duly adjusted They cannot be- however until Russia
in good faith her denial of American rights.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26
WINTER KILLING OF ANTS.

The common red ants do great bit
of damage to the alfalfa fields in some
sections of the country. The spots where
they kill the alfalfa are usually only
about a square yard or two where they
build their mounds, but great many Of
these. in the field count for quite large
patch where no alfalfa grows.
Some people try to destroy them by
sinking bottles into their mounds so
that the ants fall into them. -.
This system is not always effective
as 1t Is hard to trap them all and as
long as a few remain the trouble viii
continue.
There is nothing quite as effective
as the winter killing which consists
in digging out the heart of the
mounds in the winter and then pour
ing water into the excavation thus made
so it soaks into the ground and freezes
those that may still be living.
This method usually proves very sat
isfactory. Out of large field where
they were killed in this way during the
last winter only very few Of the many
ant hills had any ants remaining in
them by spring and It is quite evident
that If the work had been done more
carefully every one OF them would have
been killed.
The work should be done very thor
oughly. 1t does not take much digging
at each mound, but 1t should be don elm
the winter time so there is no chance for
them to rebuild and the weather is so
cold that they must freeze
Where other methods have failed this
has done the work.-G. H. Glitzke.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

while we do not advocate the use Of
vet mashes In poultry feeding, we be-
iieve that too often dry feed is fed too
heavily and too continuously to produce
the best results. In fact. there il no doubt
that II agreat deal Of dry grain Is fed
for considerable period the birds often
become seriously affected
Some Of the symptoms Of continued airy
feeding is weak neck and often birds
appear to be paralyzed. losing the use
of their legs. They become sleepy mad
seem to lack strength to eat although
their appetites continue good.
Where dry feeding is adopted there
should be plenty Of succulent food to so
with It. II the food contains too irage
a proportion of meat scraps with no
green vegetables the troubles above de-
scribed are pretty sure to follow.
Dry feeding generally results first IN
increased egg production. the birds ap-
pear to De in fine health and II IS only
after this kind Of feed has been con-
tinued for long time that the bad re-
suits appear.
It is a fact, therefore. thta II birds
seem to thrive at first on dry feeding 1t
is not to be taken as indisputable evidence
that they are thriving and can do with
out green food 1t Is much more impor-
tant to supply the birds plenty Of green
food along with dry grains and meat
scraps, than when wet mashes are fed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26
AVERAGE COUNTRY SCHOOL SYSTEM

reer of honor and usefulness in the
country.
How can we expect the 10000 young
teachers to grasp and comprehend these
vital essentials, and then to show the
boys and girls in their schools how they
can be the most manly OF men and
most womanly of women. without isav-
ing their country homes?
Country schools as rule pay too
small salaries to secure broadly cul-
tured and capable teachers AS a gem
eraI thing. also, they are cursed. or at
least hampered, by q system of petty
politics, which not only enters into the
hiring of teachers, hut is felt in all
matters of management and discipline
Society in the country fails to re-
ceive from its schools the results which
it needs. This deficiency is recognized
by all of the larger schools and the
giving a great deal of attention to the
social life of our agricultural commune
ties. In fact. the government itself has
recognized the menace to the nation in
the conditions here outlines and il IN
curing for remedy.
One suggestion that / can make with
confidence, is that for each distinctly
rural school. the teacher be recommend
ed by the head of a state agricultural
knowledge of human nature as well as
an intimate aequaintanceship with agri-
cultural conditions, from the worst TO
the best. I put these essentials above
the rule of three.
Give a community such teacher as
that, and 1 venture to say the mere
book-learning will be taken care of.
Teachers of this class are available. If
the district will pay the price.
A little concentrated effort on the part
of the parents most concerned would
enable men and women teachers who
could and would grapple intelligentfy
and effectively with the problems con-
fronting them.
Where districts are not large enough
to support higher-priced teachers with
out unduly burdening the taxpayers,
consolidation is the solution Of the prob
lem.
It is only in a comparatively few cases
that this would be necessary, and when
the consolidation of districts involves too
much travel for pupils, a public convey
anee should be provided by the officials.
1t is one of the bad aspects in every
farming district that there are many
people who are Indifferent about hav-'
ing their children attend school regn-
larly.
If there is any little duty about the
farm where the boys and girls can be
worked to advantage, the parents do
not hesitate to keep them from their
school work, for as long period as,
they can be profitably used. This Is
one of the most important reforms
needed in the country school system or
America
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Country schools in America are not
rising to the great opportunities which
confront them. They are not keeping
pace with other social institutions. Some
of them occupy an exceedingly low
plane, with faults as fragrant as could
have been pointed out 20 or 80 years
ago.
The faults of the country school sys-
tenn are strong factor in causing young
people to dislike rural life. Logically.
then, they are responsible in great de-
gree for the slow progress of our farm
ing communities.
An experience of ~ years as teacher
of rural schools has left a clear impress
sion on my mind of defects and of pos
sible remedies in educational methods and
conditions.
If the more promising boys and girls
in every neighborhood. OF a large pro-
portion of them. grow up dissatisfied
with their environment and leave for
the cities as soon as possible, an in
calculable injury has been wrought 1t
is a damage to the agricultural regions
and in many cases. to the young people
concerned.
The schools and the system which gov
ems them. must accept a large share
of the blame in this matter. 1t is a
minimize it. In fact, they have too
long tried to evade their responsibilities
and secrete their faults.
One of the striking defects Of our rural
schools is the youthfulness of the teach
ers. Coupled with inexperience In many
eases, there is a lack of interest. Assum-
ing, however, that every teacher has q
proper amount of interest in her school,
and a devotion to the cause OF educa-
tion it is rank folly to look for prac-
teal results on an extensive scale,
from an instructor between 16 and 20
years of age.
Thousands are teaching all over the
west and middle west who are still in
their teens and who have no broader
view of life than they imbibed while
hurrying through a high school or acad-
envy course. In the nature of things,
such teachers cannot impart respect and
love for agriculture. lofty public spirit,
a taste for home-making, or skill which
will enable the young people of the farms
to life themselves out of the rut in which
their fathers and grandfathers have plod-
ded year after year.
What can these young teachers, boys
and girls just out of schools know about
one of the greatest problems confronting
American society today?
This problem is, as suggested by for
mer President Roosevelt, to bring the peo-
pie of the rural districts into happier
and more prosperous state 1t is in our
rural schools that children must be
taught to love nature. to believe in pro-
gressive agriculture, to dignity labor. to
develop the home-making instinct, and
to set out with high ideals for a ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

All dead branches should be imnae-
diately cut from tree as 20 permit
them to remain endangers the life OF
the tree.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

aGiven two months for hitting Lloyd
George" And yet II would seem that
Lloyd-GenrRe ought to have a bigger
revenge than that, considering his rep
utation-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Two carloads OF Christmas cigars
in East ST. Louis the other day. which
is doubly unfortunate. So far as is
known. there were no campaign cigars
IN the lot
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

The trouble about Insomnia is that IT
never enables you to awake in time TO
set down to the office promptly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

An honest man declares he win not d.
any business except the sun can shine
80 our sides OF II. Mathematicians de-
clare him mixed about those -four
sides" He's right, however. He's a
real estate man. dealing IN Dimensions
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Even the Peary-cook controversy goes
a. showing how really vital subject
wiz live on
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

To hear Russia's blum. one would think
she had never experienced such thing
as the japanese war ..s-- I'll,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

The man who originated the free
lunch Is dead In Chicago. but how can
that interest Us Of q prohibition terri
tory9
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Newspaper men have received invita-
items from Bill thinner TO eat at the
Kimhall Cristmas day. -on the house"
So does the holiday spirit move TO kind
~ deeds among the poor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

The man who went 70 Sing Sing for
stealing % cents couldn't have hoped
for anything better. as IL is the FASH
ion these days for men who steal even
I'D In the thousands 10 go TO the pen.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

One hundred and fifty virginians ara
accused OF selling their votes. showing
that competition against Ohio is keen
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Nobody can shop early now. but the
public can al least do 1t before Saturday
night
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

ar. Pinchot may yet be put TO the
necessity OF accepting the place Of vice
president for Mr.. LaFollette on = koose-
welt ticket.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Scientists now say that old age is a
germ, but we are inclined 70 Josh Bill
ings' idea thai long life is merely a
matter OF choosing healthy parents
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Just think Of the money Detective
Burns could make writing detective
storiesl san. art is iIlusory- The boys
might stiIl prefer Diamond Dick.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

For insect bites or bee and wasp
stings a solution of common baking
soda and water viii give relief Weak
ened ammonia Is also good
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

That St Louis man who sought d.
vorce on the ground that he was drunk
when he married ought TO know that
drunkenness. in the eyes OF the law. is
no excuse.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Concrete furniture win also offer dis
couragement TO certain types which like
10 make a rough house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

one OF the Mrs Nat Goodwins's mar
rage settlements has dwindled from
sa.00o,o 900 TO $4,000. The press agent
must have got the difference.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

President TAFT now wants the wool
schedule revised. and It is very likely
that his desire. belated as IL is. win be
accomplished by a Democratic congress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

II you haven't selected your wife's
Christmas present. do it now. Else she
win be dispieased II you put it on as
the last thing
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

III Mr. Wickersham notes the whisky
drought In his Christmas sggnog, the
cotton bears that are charged with 1t
may feel the power OF his wrath
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

And why not complete q list Of the
worlds greatest women7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Thus far the monotony Of the 1872 cam
paign hasn't been changed by the in
lection OF the liquor issue
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Probably in century or two Germany
yin xive up the sfx-day bicycle race
and wake up TO the excitement of the
automobile race
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Now that there Is a chance Of having
Battling Nelson IN the local boxing game.
Why not lug in Jefrries and the other
old-timers alsof
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Or. Wiley says that he win announce
. cure for badness soon. in which event
he may count on being run for presi-
dent, on something else equally as good.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Things are warming up 50 In national
politics that one may expect at any time
70 hear OF the formation OF the Ananias
club.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Ana now II is reported that women
are growing taller. which is probably
the result OF another report that their
feet ara growing larger
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

There Is another advantage about au-
tonobfIes. they don't suffer. IN cold
weather. and II they skid i'm rafny or
slaety weather. they don't break their
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

A Miss Canada was married In Ten
nessee the other day, and yet, the To-
lsdo Blade declares. Champ CLARK was
not present
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

Keep all the seed you have saved
for next spring in a dry place, free
from mice.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-26

virginia is counting on a 120oo,0oo
bushel crop OF peanuts. which Is better
than a certain kind OF pelitics-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-12-19
THE LABORER is KING

From whereof the lights of history reflection
give information have had kings and rulers.
In the beginning they the of sawar stature chosen
superior height manifest strength and famous athletic
they the mighty and still later the men
prowess field the and bold daring but
alas they omes of brutal heart with but slight ability and
true fitness rule
democracy republican government of high ideals such
people said be the kings The egaized
is and ought to be- the ruler or maker of rulers
American States the law prescbe first of ALL the
few of the Western states
recently from that and other sc
tons regulate the right to rule, to vote
Enterprise believes that the ballot restrictions need revision
labor qualification should be prescribed the basis of all
suffrage
The and who the world by the honest sweat
their brow should rule We believe that those who refuse fall
withdraw from daily employment useful occupation
denied the right participate the election officers the
approval other referred the baOtbox
To mind the idle rich have right to the baotbox
than vagant vagabond Indeed the whose
the duties of toll labor best OF all
afford leave the of the ballot to his fellow
Certainly the who labors under great hadhps the
world the wheels progress should be the who
shall rule this of He who has the right to rule
and he it is who would rule wisely and we'll
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-12-19
Resolutions Of Respect

Whereas: God has seen fit to re-
move from our midst our beloved
brother, Robert w. Mcdowell
We humbIy bow in submission to
His holy will. We feel that in the
giving up of this dear brother, who
was always loyal to his post of duty
and ever concerned in the uplift of
humanity, that we have lost a most
faithful member.
Therefore be it resolved first,
that the prayers and sympathies of
this body be, and are hereby extend
ed to the bereaved family.
And be it resolved further, that
copy of these resolutions be sent
the family of the deceased and that
they be spread on our Church book.
Respectfully submitted,
w. D. Cunningham,
r. N. Barentine,
j. H. Billiard,
Committee.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-12-19
To the Democratic Voters of the
Third Congressional District

hereby formally announce my
candidacy for the Office of congress
man from said district to the 63rd
Congress, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held next summer.
Owing to my familiarity with condi-
tons in Washington (being the con-
fidential clerk to the speaker of the
House, | believe if the people will
honor me with the great Office that
| can be of service to them and |
will certainly strive to faithfully
and intelligently represent all the
people of the district. Their inter
est and welfare shall regulate, con-
troll, and influence my every vote
and act, and at all times | will be
true to the masses of our people.
Before the primary | will announce
a formal platform of principles, adj
dress the voters on the public ques-
tons of the day, presenting my
views fully to them and endeavor
to see as many of them in person
as possible. If you can give me
your support and influence l shall
always be most profoundly CRATE
full.
Very Respectfully,
D G-r.-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-12-19
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1911.
TO THE ADVERTISING AND READING PUBLIC!

the Enterprise and plant to Messrs Ross T. Ham
mock and Harry this the first issue of the paper under
the management
For more twelve years have issued the Enterprise without
delaying single weekly roll suit OF any KIND and
am placing the hands worthy and ambitious
young fully competent better than have been
publish certainly since the exacng duties OF the Oce OF
Fish Commissioner which requires IL to 10 hours per
and primarily for that that have for more
than looking satisfactory party parties to take
charge of the plant
been able keep the up to its high standard o
the whole time the Commission work
but now promise subscribers that the will be the
will direct the papers editorial policy but the management
entirely hands the ssees who entirely worthy your
rOnage and confidence
vouch responsibility and bepeak for them liberal
advertising and Job Printing patronage of the local public
Sincerely,
J. E. MERCER