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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
HOW THE BABY DIES

total of 1876, 4S2 babies under the age of
one year died in 1908 in the registration
area reported upon by the United States
census bureau
The causes Of earliest death are prema-
turity, malformation, injuries sustained
at birth and syphilis. These agents de-
stroyed 47,271 infants Living births In
such cases are deplorable and speedy
deaths are not to be regretted. These
AZ 271 deaths are separated from the 9TH
ers under the title of the unfit"
Next in order of deadliness to the new
born comes convulsions, charged with s.
295 deaths under one year The term
%convusions'' signifies want of knowl-
edge of the true cause of death Combin-
ing commissions with other ill-defined and
unknown causes, another group is separ-
ated, Under the title unexplained.
These numbered in 1908 in the registra-
ton area 1928
After these are left rs, sos deaths. whose
causes are known and have their origin
after birth The important members of
this group in the order of their deadlt-
ness, near the threshold of life, are
whooping cough, suffocation, acute bron-
chitis. broncho-pne timonia, measles, tuber-
culosis-rneningitis, meningitis diphtheria,
scarlet fever, tetanus and pneumonia;
The deaths from diaTrhoea were S7,049,
frtghtful mortality concentrated IN the
warm months of the year, and killing
such numbers that the mortality figures
for the whole length of life are sensibly
distributed by II, the average age at
death for all ages for whole year being
S79 years, the average OF the eeruary
dead win be found Shove - t0eFs, and
the average of the July dead as low as
80 years or lower. Such is the effect Of
summer mortality and that means infan-
tile diarrhoea.
From a a table of Al ss deaths among
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
rrNIoUE INDUSTRY OF SILK

Edible nests are found in the 1sIiAnds on
the coast of Siam, and are the products
Of a species of birds belonging to the
family of swifts The nests consist al
most entirely Of the salivary secretion Of
these birds, whose sa1ivary glands are
much more developed than those Of the
ordinary swift The season for tile gath.
ing of the nests begins in april and ends
in September.
The female bird, occasionally assisted
BY the male, makes the nest. About three
months are spent by the birds n COM
pieting their first nest, which IL seAen
by the nest gatherer before eggs are laid
in it. then the birds Immediately begin to
make another nest, which - I'm she'd in
about 80 days. and which is also taken.
Finally, a third nest is made In about
three months, in which the bird Ii allow
ed to rear its offspring, after which this
nest is also gathered Each family Of
birds. thus furnishes three nests in one
season. The nests taken at the beginning
of the season are considered the best IN
quality.
Most of these edible nests are consum-
ed by the Chinese. who regard them not
only as a great table delicacy, but also
as a valuable tonic medicine in neuras-
thenia and pulmonary disorders II Is
said that the demand in Hongkong for
the prices range from SIS to rs per
pound, according to quality.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
FRUIT GROWERS CREED.


The following creed was proposed by
the fruit school of the extension depart
ment OF the West Virginia university. Il
is a splendid one:
He who plants fruit tree Processes
his faith. It is as if he should say
believe.
believed
I believe in God and IN the orteriiness
of His universe.
i believe in the regular procession Of
the seasons-spring and summer and au-
tumB and winter
believe IN the sure succession or
youth and maturity.
believe In the unfaiiing order OF bios
SOM time and fruit-time.
I believe in the permaEence OF human
needs
believe IN the perpetuity Of human In
situations. w
/ believe in the steadfastness oil Mother
Earth, whose promise Of food for her
faithful children is q pledge that win not
fail =T
II believe in work as a divine lift
believe in myself.
/ believer
And in this abiding faith work.
In this faith plant this trea
In this faith l win dig about iFs roots
and nourish it,
In this faith | VIII protect 4 fHm YER
IN this faith / win wait for TIE early
and the later rain.
In this faith ! VIII guard the blossom
and the green fruit.
In this faith / win watch for The first
blush of the ripening peach ind the
early tints of the maturing apple
In this faith I viii gather the first
fruits with thankful heart
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

1 have had a spell of rheumatism.
| combining me to my room during the
late blizzard weather, and have d.
verted myself and passed off the lonely
time by overhauling some of my scrap
books. reading of things that happened 40
years ago. and even earlier
In the time that cam devote to this
article l can only generalze, but 1 find
certain things more than prominent in
our history
/ and the saying of Carlyle that mod
ern theology has got rid of the devil,
and tried to demolish DEATH The
French scientists taught that reason
was a goddess. and death am eternal
sleep" but l find that our preachers
can talk about all sorts of things in
the pulpit and no cutlery made In con-
ventions and conferences.
/ have read great deal of John Wes-
ley's tolls and labors, where he ate.
slept, and worked on salary that made
him poor man when he died. ! find
our chief shepherds In my own Meth
odist church) must have great places
and great occasions to employ their
time, and confess I do get tired to
hear the everlasting cry, Don't over
work them
Their work at the various annual con-
ferences can be counted in Few weeks,
and the rest or the time IS tnelrs 10 90
as they please with and yet our mod
ern church pays them big salaries and
provides that their widows shall have a
thousand-dollar pension, as long as they
survive them. Glass legislation pure and
simple. M
Consistency, thou art a jewel!
In the early time when Methpdism
grew in spirituality and numbers. as
compared with modern prcgressiveness
in elegant surroundings and luxurious
ness, Methodists were known by their
plain attire, absence Of jevlery and
their absence from dancing and card
parties. If a fine tooth como was now
run through the modern membership, we
should find that Methodlsts do exactly
like other denominations and with mea-
ger difference from the worldly-mind-
ed. IN ff
The church register might show where
they are enrolled, but nothing else will
show the difference at bridge parties.
If we are not educating a nation of gam
blers among so-called church members, I
am greatly mistaken.
desire to say that modern politics
is not only nasty, but corrupting. Oaths
are administered on every hand until
oaths are become very common things,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
OUR BURDEN.

The little sharp vexations
And the briars that catch and fret,
Why not take all to the Helper
who has never failed as yet?
Tell Him about the heartache,
And tell Him the longings. too;
Tell Him the bafi1ed purpose
When we scarcely know what TO DO.
Then, leaving all our weakness
with the One divinely strong,
Forget that we bore the burden,
And carry away the song
PHILLIPS BROOKS.
II there is anything we especially need
in this world of change, of disappoint-
ment, of anxiety and of mystery, 1t is
this faith. which can lay the burden
down and carry away the song.
And why not?
The Master said. Come unto me, all
We that labor and are heavy laden, and
will give you rest"
He does not promise to obliterate the
burden, or put 1t out Of sight, for even
short time. but He does say Il win
give you rest"
Il Anu II 10 the rHCcl WAtASA We ASS~s 80
many of our burdens are life-long, OBJ
iiged to be, and we are tied to them by
links Of steel, but If we can rest. and
continue to rest according to divine prom
ise we may rejoice even under mani
fold sorrows and AFFECTIONS 1t is the
ability to rest which gives to the work
err renewed strength for the continuing
contest.
AS long as we live there will be labor
and sorrow. 1t is the penalty attached
to our inheritance. from our forefathers,
beginning in Eden We are bound to
have disappointments. care, Illness, suf-
fering and death. but we can rest when
the burden is bearing us down. and find
quiet and peace of mind under Difficult
ties. ie
There are tens of thousands of people,
beginning the new year 1911 that are
harassed with heartaches, longings. baf-
fled purposes INTENDED only for good,
until they scarce know what to do,
but these inscrutable Providences are
past finding out We are comforted to
hear that all things work together for
good for those who love Cod and es-
pecially comforted to know that the
weary and heavy-laden can go to the
mercy seat and find rest for their souls.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
DO NOT FORGET THAT

A balance ration is a good thing. but
balance Judgment Is needed just -
much.
While we are building nest toxes for
the bluebfrds and the martins, VIE owe It
Portable home, too. The notes of the
bluebird are sweet. but Biddy provides
to the hen to provide her will COM
the notes that help to pay the grocery
bill ~,
It's. a good thing to be proud Of our
work but poor taste to brag about It.
Never permit the hired man-or your
self--to speak word Derore ys'ir boys
that could not be spoken beft'e your
girls
Uncle Sam has given fair warning that
he viii not allow his carriers f,o deliver
mail along routes where the rsoads are
not kept in good order. The King road
drag and the tile solves the problem
every time.
No honest manufacturer is afraid Of the
Pure Food law
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
Simpljfed Existence
The washington star.

A father never should complain
Concerning an expense;
His marrying children should disdain
His views of common sense.
Your honest man small grace will show
Your gentleman's a crook,
In this strange world How do know
/ read 1t in a book.
1t isn't hard to run a farm
And build a bank account.
From speculation you can charm
A fabulous amount.
1t isn't any trick at all
To paint or sing or cook.
The rules / readily recall.
1 read EN- in book.
The mighty populace that makes
A nation big and strong
May be protected 'gainst mistakes.
1t never should go wrong,
If it would but reorganize
on certain lines that look
Exceeding simple, neat and wises
l read EN- in book.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
BIG cRoPs-LowER PR1TlsEs.

notwithstanding crops, led by corn
with the greatest harvest ever Eathered,
were produced by the farmers Of the
United States during this year, accord
ing to a report Of the bureau csf statis-
tics of the department Of Agriculture.
The aggregate production of crops in
1910 are approximately rs per cert great
err than the crops of 1909. and about 81
greater than the average annual produe-
ton of the preceding i've years Prices
for important crops averaged on No
vember about 81 per cent lower than
year ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
THE FARM FoR woMfIfI

Many dairies. apiaries. ana even regula-
farms are owned by women who IRE able
to set an example to the owners oi neish
boring places. In such work ais cafing
for poultry. women ars likely Il, prove
superior to mem n any work. dequrs e
greater strength than they, posssss. they
can do exactly what the regulate El farm
err would under similar circumstances
namely, hire help thai Can do wlIat Is re-
quired
Many of the orchard tracts OF the CEN
trail as we'll as the extreme west are
owned and operated by women, who are
happy IN their work
the farm and orchard offer nisuny OPP
portunifies for women VINO wish to be-
come independent. but success depends
upon how. well the. woman who attempts
it is adapted to life IN the county
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

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) At least two weeks before the
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, regular service.
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; sure to mention your old. as well
; as your new. address. II on ru-
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, to begin with back numbers Re-
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, lanta. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

199.525 infants born in Berlin and Ham
burg a forecast is made that babies born
In December ana January have q better
chance to live year than those born in
June and July, the odds being 10 to q.
The most favorable birthday is near mid
November; the least favorable falls
about the middle OF July.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
BUTTERMILK VAS SER WE'D
AT GOVERNORS BANQUET

milk was served at the reception held
in his honor here last night instead Of
the customary punch Twenty gallons
Of the beverage was required to supply
the crowd
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
WHY NOT BREED FOR SUMNER
EGGS? KS
BY NJ. c. CLINTON.

BY NJ. c. CLINTON.
Nearly everybody wants winter eggs,
but why not have our hens lay through
the summer months as well? Chickens
of good many breeds hatch in Febru-
airy, and ought to begin laying the lat
ter part of June or early in July. just
when the winter layers are going off
the job.
Pullets that commence laying about
this time are not very likely to moult
very heavily the first year, and if they
are well cared for they win lay right
along through the summer months and
well into the winter.
or course, the demand for eggs is
much heavier in the winter than the
summer, but then,l too. the supply is
greater. The farmers wife who will have
part of her flocks laying during the win.
ter months and the rest during the sum-
mer months will find she can arrange
with customers in town to supply them
with eggs all the year around at fixed
price.
This is the kind of egg business which
pays best. The greatest prof1ts are made
by selling direct to the customer always.
but to do this one must have supply
all the year around. and chicks Matched
in April and May DO not begin to lay
until late in the fall, and then Usually
stop laying early in the summer.
OF course, in the northern climate it
is not as easy to raise young chicks in
the late summer months. but If an warm
brooder house is provided and special
attention is given them, the youngsters
will grow about as well as though hatch
ed In late spring
In the south the chickens may easily
be raised earlier. sa4
An abundance of litter should be pro-
Hded, and large box filled with dry
earth and sand should always be avail
able for the youngsters to exercise their
scratching propensities.
A good plan for winter matched chicks
is the deep feeding method. This method
consists of strewing a litter Of fine chaff
ON the floor or in comparatively thick
layer, and scattering layer Of chopped
corn and wheat. then another layer of
char. and alternating until the mass is
five or six inches deep.
Placed in WARM. sunny corner of the
brooder house. the young chicks win find
plenty of exercise in digging for this
feed, and experiments have shown that
results obtained from this method are
excellent.
When spring comes along the young
chicks can be turned on the range I'M
til they have acquired full strength and
plumage. and by the middle of June
viii be IN excellent laying condition.
For this method of producing sum
mer eggs the best laying breed should
be selected.
Within our knowledge a young va
man in Illinois adopted this plan with
three settings of White Plymouth Rock
eggs which Matched February 81. The
pullets began laying June 3, and pro-
dleed the regular supply of eggs all
through the summer months. They win
tered in very good condition and laid
regularly up to May /. the next spring.
when they began to fall OF.
The next winter. however. they be-
gan laying the early part of October.
and made as good records as any other
birds on the place.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

4 party OF Cooks tourists from Europe
win include Atlanta on their American
route. We don't want to rub IL IN, but
really nothing IS said about Savannah,
Macon or Memphis
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

IN the spring the thoughts of the
young men win turn TO love. and those
OF the maidens TO hats to attract the
thoughts OF the young men.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Governor DIX has come out strong for
economy. The governor could encour-
age The said doctrine by trying to re-
diice the extravagance Of the cost OF liv-
inx.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

MAT Goodwin says he has lived a
decent life and expects to go to heaven.
IN heaven there Is neither marrying nor
giving In marriage. "-Pittsburg Gazette
Times Nor a Reno. either.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

= south Georges man says there Is
money IN hogs. There ought to be.
There is considerable money spent for
meat
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

We see no cause for alarm over the
future OF corn whisky. We are raising
more corn and studying II more inteli-
gently than ever before.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

probably one reason why the presi-
dent has so much difficulty I'm keeping
his line Of callers moving Is that 80
many OF them are standpatters. Kan
sas City Star. Why. Of course
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Now comes Peary and says the pole
Il lost and can't be found again But
then Peary couldn't be expected TO drive
Il into place.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Kentucky Is boasting OF her corn.
Don't know anything about her corn, but
her rye we got along about christmas
was all right
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

rattle-brained boy does not make a
good pigeon raiser. The business re-
quires regular work and good Judgment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

The latest almanacs. an exchange says,
are printing this line: About this time
OF the year. look out for the usual South
American revoIutions"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

E Paso holds the record for the
driest city as to rainfall. but no pro-
hibition statistics OF that city are avail
able just now
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

The troubles OF the census bureau are
10 make their demands for recOunts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

A Kentucky editor says frankly:
There Is q dearth OF news IN this is
sue on account OF seven sales notices
and two bank statements which we have
TO publish But luckily the president s
message dldn's come that day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

There were $50 biushing brides in Nc
Cracker county IN 1910 and also just as
many blushing bridegrooms. according
TO the records at the office Of Col Gus
g. Singleton. county cierk-"-Paducah,
- sun. Startling coincidence in the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
1 sournrnn rAnafrn's ourrnAs.

Some people object TO the noise which
guineas make and their wild nature, but
as sumemr egg-layers. guineta hens are
hard to beat
We have three guinea hens and a cock
that have the range of the fields, and
they are the best insect destroyers that
We can have, on the farm. They have
a better reputation with us as insect
destroyers than the thieving crow which
some writer's commend so highly for
the bugs and worms they eat, and they
also pay handsome profit in eggs for
any grain they may eat at'
The guinea hens lay an egg each day
for several months at a time
We have a brood OF young guineas
that are growing nicely-they are a
cross between the pearl and the white
guinea, and are growing better than
we ever got either full blood to do.
l never liked the idea of crossing
breeds, but a cross seems to increase
the vitality of the guinea.s ~
Some have trouble finding the guinea
nests but our guineas have never gone
far from the house TO make their nests.
Sometimes they lay In the hen nests in
the poultry house.
They range long distances from the
house during the day in search OF food.
but come near the house to lay.--A- J..
Legg.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

It looks q little like spring. It feels
. little that way. and soon IL win be
spring.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Mr. Carnegie's peace offering came too
late TO settle the fight between various
cities for population supremacy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Marietta kicks on census report"
Memphis isn't the only dissatisfied cen
sus customer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Grimm, with her census increase. is
another Georgia town the minstrel men
-Eili have to quit joking about
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Everybody is ciamoring for the finance
committees mOney-and for other
money. too.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Stunned By Democrats and stand
patters alike, the nsurgent is a IMAM
without a party
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Here's hoping New Orleans win land
that Panama exposition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

The persistence OF some editors who
keep on referring 70 Oyster Bayl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Consistency. On Speaker cannon's part
At least Is a jewel He was born a
standpatker and stayed SO.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Are those new tesves you turned over
thumb-marked or stin only white
spacer
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

The hobble skirt very evidently didn't
swea- on on the New Year
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13
(By Assoeistsd Press. J

(By Associated Press.)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Jan. TO-
Out OF Difference to the well known pro-
hibition scruples OF Governor Lee Cruce
who was inauKurated governor. butter
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

The Honduras rebels have captured
four towns. or have the towns simply
awapped owners for timer
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Have faith in the future. Congress:
doesn't stay In session always.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-13

Macon Just now Is giving her attention
to keeping Mercer at home.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-22
Former Sergeant at Arms to
Tall Of Bribery
Promised Mercy for q Con-
feSSion Of His Action
Expects 70 Q. Escape Il the Pen:
itentialI'y! BY Confesing

COLUMBUS. O.. Aug. 22.-At the
conclusion this morning Of the confer
ence participated in by Attorney Gen
eral Hogan, County Prosecutor Turner
and Rodney J. Diegle, former sergeant
at arms of the senate, who was con
victed of abetting and aiding bribery
in the Ohio legislature, was an
nounced that Diegle would make full
confession of what he knows of the
alleged corruptive practices in the last
assembly.
Diegle promised to tell everything
including the information that came
to him second handed. which may lead
to clues likely to involve many more
that were mentioned in connection
with the upheaval in the legislature
last winter. For his part in aiding
the alleged graft hunt, he will receive
mercy at the hands of the common
pleas court when the time comes for
sentence to be passed.
He will probably escape the peni'
Tertiary. Diegle was given a week
to prepare his confession.