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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
BLAMns THE MrDDLEmAN.

DR.. Harvey Wiley, vindicated CHIEF
of the bureau of chemistry thinks that
by eliminating the needless middle man
the cost of living will be reduced.
Admitting the grave seriousness OF
the increasing cost of LIVING, DR.. Wiley
says the problem must be solved by
bringing the producer and consumer
closer together.
DIR. Wiley advocates the purchasing
of supplies from public storehouses to
give relief.
Every city has a supply bureau, and
there is no question that this could be
broadened into a depot OF supply" he
said. Now, of course, this idea will
be Jumyed on by every wholesaler and
every retailer. But that is not the
question. The question is, how are we
going to get at this problem in sensi-
gble way to solve it?"
when it comes to meats, DIR. Wiley
says the product passes through five
hands. The little broker who goes
about the country buying cattle, the
big broker, the butcher, the wholesaler.
and the retailer. The public has to pay
five profits.
Abiding to the cost of milk, DIR. Wi
ley said it was about four times what
ii should be to the public, because OF
lack Of proper system of distribution
"A dealer told me not long ago that
he delivered 500 gallons of milk day
and that he had IL teams to do it. He
said he had IL drivers, and every one
stole from him, Eight hundred gallons
of milk ought to be hauled by one dou-
bic team. The, milkman delivers milk
at one residence, then has to drive a
long way to some other residence and
the expense is needless"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
MARYLAND.s PL7N OF ROAD BUILDING

1t is an interesting and significant that the farther
in the building of good roads the ardent and
generous does its spirit this become Let state
once appropriate million dollars development of its high
ways may pretty that other millions for the
purpose will be demanded by the people,
stimulating instance of the kind is furnished by the state
Maryland Crothe announced that his forth
coming message general assembly he will the creation
loan for the continuation OF
highway in that commonwealth This is intended
supplement previous funds for the Baltimore Sun points
out amounting to six million dollars have already
been made.
This the good result what has already DONE the
rich returns money spending road
struco Maryland father still and
literally this important work So it with
every every county that acquires the road building
habit They will look continually to higher standard OF high
ways just thrifty and prosperous seeks continually
higher standard of living.
There is this Maryland plan of road
improvements the centralized direction of state
This be sure is essential where such large
money expended But state regardless
of its appropriations in this respect should have
highway commission for thus alone can it hope perfect
thoroughly unified system of public roads
That of the conspicuous needs of Georgia Our
people DONE and still doing magnificent work road
building of the counties have voted liberal bond issues
for local developments and the state government by taking its
private and placing them at the disposal of
counties contributed tremendously to the cause
good We have lack of enthusiasm and industry
this enterprise but do lack and adequate methods
If Georgia to have thoroughgoing system of highways
nat VIII net from corner W VI VI
irregular unlnked roads, she must unity
these widely scattered efforts in board commission
Otherwise will unfortunately long time to fill in the rough
gaps and to perfect true SYSTEM
Maryland has mapped statewide plan road improve
under which the counties considered merely
dvidual communities but parts design
each of them related the other Her millions of dollars allotted
to this work being spent under the direction Of skilled engn
who devote their time to studying the needs of the
state furthermore the future
The proposed sevenand half million dollar loan intended
provide for activities that will extend to the of 1918
In this way larger and lasting results will be
phed for at step of the undertaking the work will be
thoroughly coordnated and when it completed every mile of
the states principal roads will only be in excellent condition
but every of these roads will be linked together eec
tive whole
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
RAISING THE CALVES

In order to raise cattle in the east
with any profit. or without loss, we
must have one or the other of the
beef breeds. The Shorthorns, Here
fords and Aberdeen Angus are all
good and each has .fts admirers. /
prefer the Shorthorns because the
cows are generally the zetterb mixers.
Whatever others may think they can
do, or have done, l can't raise gooo
calves on dishwater. milk slop and hay
tea Young calves need milk for a
while as much as babies and to keep
them growing right along they mus.
have it,
We prefer to have our cows calve in
the fall, both on account of winter
dairying and for raising the calves,
which If kept in a warm stable durin-
the winter and fed milk, hay and
meal will sooner obtain the size most
profitable for their disposal to the
butcher.
Our calves, when taken form their
mothers, are each provided with a
separate pen for convenience in feed
ing so they need not fight for the food
bucket, rob each other of their mess,
or such each others ears and navels
when done drinking.
The latter is vicious habit which
lHGy SOOu dCQulT6 when IWO VI IuOT6
are penned together and unless pre-
vented it soon causes a blemish on >the
belly.
Each calf is provided with a feeding
bucket in a box which is nailed fast
to the side of the pen. This prevents
the bucket from being upset and tho
milk spilled by the calves greedy but
ting, otherwise the feeder, for safety,
would have to stand and hold 1t while
the calves were drinking.
AS soon as we begin feeding the
calves skimmilK. which is about ten
days after being taken from the COW,
a handful of wheat middlings is put
into the milk for each calf and the
calves are fed twice a day.
The quantity is gradually increased
until a pint or more can be fed to
advantage twice a day. After they
have become fond of the middlings
IT is better to feed it to them dry in
stead of putting 1t into the milk So
that they will have to eat it slower in
stead of gobbling it down.
Oats, corn and rye ground together
make good feed for cvalves in addition
to milk but there as more danger in
feeding this kind of meal than MIDI
lings as II is more likely to produce
diarrhoea or scours. A little faxseeG
meal will improve the ration and sup
ply the place of fother foods.
Before they are four weeks old they
are fed a little hay, or rowen, in adj
dition to their milk and meal. Thers
is more danger of feeding too much
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

skimmilk than too little, as too liberia,
feeding of 1T is apt to bring on the
scours.
Some calves can stand more than
others, but about five quarts at a mess
twice day is enough for any calf If
It Is supplied with hay. meal and wa.
ter.
We provide our calves with water
after they have drunk their milk ano
give them all they want. Skimmilk
should be warmed to blood heat be.
fore fee~.ing to young ealvts.
Fed to calves, the milk makes then.
grow faster and pays as well as when
fed to pigs. They are provided with a
shelter In the pasture to go under
when it storms or the sun is hot ana
they appreciate 1t highly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
oIIEEN7s GOLDEN POPCORN

QUEENS GOLDEN POPCORN
With me this has proven the best OF
all the popcorns. 1t grows large and ten
der stalks and the ears are large, both
in grain and cob.
Its popping quality is excellent, leaving
no hard center. but large, tender and
very palatable kernels. while the large
yellow grain reminds one of some of the
yellow field corns, yet we are happily
disappointed when we pop and eat It
This corn readily brings 81 per bushel
on the ear in the home market and is a
profitable corn to grow, needing only
the same amount of fertilization and Gull
tivation as common field corn. The
stalks are also good to use for ensilage.-
S. Van AIKEN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The great advantage OF feeding lambs
is the fact that the homegrown forage
and folders together with the otherwise
waste products of the farm may be
turned to profit This may be done with
a minimum expense for the purchase of
highly concentrated by-product foods and
mill-feeds that are required to make
satisfactory fattening ration for other
kinds of stock.
Feeding range lambs like other branch
es of sheep feeding Is sure to become
more popular as farmers appreciate the
necessity of cutting out the purchase
of large amounts of grain food and feed
ing class of live stock that are capable
of turning their grain food and forage
that Is grown on their own farms to q
profit
Practically every line of feeding that
is conducted outside Of the corn belt
states has been developed upon basis
of cheap grain foods and now that every
kind of grain foods have reached price
that makes their use almost out Of the
question, the average feeder is finding MS
profits growing smaller.
The men who have been. feeding sheep
have not felt the rise in, grain prices as
severely as other feeders because sheep
can be put in good condition with a
smaller quantity of grain and concen-
trates In feeding range lambs the
feeder not only makes a profit on the
original cost of the lambs, but as well on
the cost of the food which is grown on
their farms, and in addition there is
large return OF fertility to the soil, when
the manure is carefully handled
In England this branch OF feeding
has been conducted for many years and II
has been found very profitable way
to increase the fertility of the soil as
well as a profitable way to utilize grain.
grass and root crops Many of the
English feeders buy our corn, oilmeals
and even hay and derive substantial
profit from their feeding. Is it not fully
practicable and possible for the farmers
of this country to conduct the same line
of feeding when they have every requisite
from 1900 to 1900 miles closer to the base
of supply?
There are excellent inducements TO feed
range lambs. especially for the man who
does not desire to keep live stock on his
farm during the whole of the year; and
many farmers are fixed so they could
proftably conduct winter stock feeding
at a profit, but who have too much other
labor on their farms during the crop
growing season.
There is money to be made by feeding
range lambs If q man understands the
fundamental principles of the business
and grows a wide variety OF forage, fod-
ders and grain crops.-W. M. Kelley.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

No animals enjoy freedom more in the
summer than hogs. but their desires are
altogether different In winter. The nat
ural instinct is for coy quarters, which
may be accepted as altogether suitable
for them
No one need ever look for the pigs on
windy hfll-tops when winter sets IN.
sure to be found In the best protected
and snug spot within their reach.
Warning words are often given not to
have the sows narrowing in the Short
est days, when cold weather prevaiiss
as they can mage no progress against
low temperatures.
In summer pigs at large pick up 3
great deal OF their food in the fields
but little Is available now that win do
them any good, and although those In
store condition may still be allowed .
run out daily, they should ell be housed
at night and some altogether.
All being fattened for pork or bacon
should be kept In constantly. And sows
sucking little pigs should never be all
lowed to take them out and around as
absolute shelter and constant comfort
assist their development, while chilIs
hinder or are indeed dangerous.
Some have fashion Of letting the pigs
run about the yard In winter, some
times shutting them IN at night, and In
other cases letting them find their own
accommodations, but this Is bad way.
They certainly make themselves most
comfortable at times, but the exposure
which is equally freely INDUCED in has
the reverse of a satisfactory result, and
it is much better to confine them all to
their proper quarters.
These should be in good order. with
absolute waterproof roofs and sur
roundings that win prevent draughts.
There should be no holes in the floors
as these make the bedding muck very
quickly, and comfort is thereby reduced
and progress impeded.-W. r. g.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
RIGHT LIVING VERSUS WRONG

LIVING
1t should be remembered in the home,
that every individual in the family has
some rights that every other member Of
the household is bound to respect.
The husband and father should be
made comfortable and to feel at has
wishes are to be considered and home
a place in which TO rest from the daily
grind whether it be the wrestling of a
living from the soil or labor in any
other walk of life
These thoughts were suggested by a
neighborly call not long since which
showed the thoughtlessness of wife.
The husband, by the way, the provid-
er, be it remembered. came in from Inc
field in working clothes and comfort
ably seated himself on the couch made
attractive with cushions OF various sizes
and descriptions supposed to be for use.
The tired man had no sooner sunk
into the downy depths of the support
ing pillows than the wife exclaimed,
John, you ought not to lean against
those pillows in your working clothes.
you will soil them
The man was not to blame when he
quickly pulled them away from his
doubtless wearied body and threw them
across the Ouo NATURALLY oAASh-
ed for the thoughtless wne.
There should be nothing in a home too
good for use, especially in the living
room, or by the man of the house whose
bodily strength is given freely that his
loved ones may be made happy and COM
Portable.
1t is not well thus to confound val
ues. Surely the man who labors con-
stantly for others and must have the well
fare of his family at heart should be
valued above any sofa pillow no mat
ter how dainty or expensive.
Then there are the rights of the wife
and mother to be always respected.
Her especial domain should be arrang-
ed with care and a regard for convent
ence. Work in the ordinary ill-con-
structed kitchen requires more expend-
iture of strength and nerve power than
is needed for the successful carrying
out of large business, that is thor
oughly systematized.
The ceaseless travelling from one end
of the room to the other for articles
that should be confined within a small
compass, wear out more women than
the work.-Mrs. 7. L. Andrews.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

There is no sentiment in a hen. Her
only object in life is to get enough to
eat. If she is given that and warm,
well-ventilated house to sleep In at
night, dry, sheltered place in winter
she will do the rest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The Chinese apparently feel that their
family row. is not one for outsiders to
settle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

''Tart's course scored by Mexican edi-
tors" BY Mexican editors alone?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The world do change. Some OF the
gentlemen who evolved from poor boys
INTO ,naiIlionaires finally end in the Unit
Cd states pen
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
Hoods
S arsapariIIa

Acts directly and peculiarly on
the blood; purifes, enriches and
fevitahzes it, and in this way
builds up the whole system.
Take it. Get it today.
In usual liquid form or in chocolate
.coatsd tablets called sarsasahs-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

WIN the powers that be OF human
nature explain why a man begrudges
l0 cents for a Christmas card for some
friend. and spends five times that much
for one days cigars7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Gifts for 1sn reach total OF $4,000
COO And this doesn't include Christmas
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Richard Croker proposes to develop the
natural resources OF Ireland. but he says
nothing about the political resources. i'm
plying that he Is no longer In that sort
OF activity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

There has been reduction In the cost
OF blind tiger whisky. which. for some
people. means reduction In the cost Of
az least one necessity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

II Is an annual cause for wonderment,
that we ever come right side up again
after the topsy-turvy haphazards OF the
holidays
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Marse Henry was everything IN ap-
pearance and speech that an eager audi
ence had expected him to be.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

In Baltimore they have mint juIep as
ISOLATION. but IL Is a far cry from Balti-
more to dry Georgia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

wall street feels confident" But
lack Of nerve and shyness were really
never quite characteristic of Wall street
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

From the way things are starting OF,
Jack johnson VIII have no lack OF offers
70 fight for the heavyweight champion
ship.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Nov that Christmas is over, we can
settle 20 the consideration OF the busi-
ness outlook and the probabilities of a
pe1nnt WIRING baseball team for next
year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The Honduras loan is back on the lime
Night 40 x Is TO be expected that the
Balkan situation viii also bob up again
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The weather man did the best he could,
all things considered. and at least there
wasn't storm
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

A girl won the prize for cotton and
corn raising at Newman. which is a very
effective way OF being a suffragist-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Christmas may come and Christmas
may 30. but the approaching Atlanta au-
tomobile show sticks by us in the news
paper columns
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Now let's buckle down to work again.
and make some money 10 pay those
Christmas bills on the first
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Some OF US would be contented with
Christmas fare all the yesr. and accept
the indigestion. too.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Judging by the rampages OF Georgia
rivers. the scarcity OF rainfall which was
so pronounced during the year. has about
ceased
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

1t requires grain as well as rough
ness to produce butter fat. and butter
fat at present prices is what pays.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The rebels seem to have the upper hand
m China. and they seem to have II In
other quarters. also.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Tie Chinese aid more damage with
their fireworks IN America than they did
IN their domestic warfare at home.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

HencsfOrth at washington the fight win
be over the tariff
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

A magazine IN London IN a circulation
contest. offers as prize q handsome hus-
band. incidentally. it r. ladies' maya
Kine. ~s
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Chicago has some sun worshipperS.
Elijsh's example seems to do no good
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The Persian trouble hasn't reached the
distinction as yet of being shown in the
Aims
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

MadeTp seems 10 think that II Is yet
too soon for q new crop OF Insurgents in
Mexico.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
RAINY DECEMBER WEATHER.

/ RAINY DECEMBER WEATHER.
Because / suffer with rheumatism I
must not venture out in cold, rainy
weather. so l have been a prisoner, so
far as staying in doors is concerned.
4 l predicted we would have a hard
winter. November and December have
made m yprophecy good so far, and 1
am glad two of our hard winter months
are nearly departed with bleak winds, icy
weather and floods of rain in their train.
think we will have two more hard
ones, at least, and I expect 1 will be
greatly relieved when 1 can once more
get the outside air, and drive over the
farm. My old pony has pains in her
knees, too. and l greatly fear my old
pet has almost reached her lifes limit,
and then shall be forlorn, indeed, for
nothing can replace her patient loyalty
to her old mistress who loves her so.
We have been needing rains because
the creeks and branches have been very
low, and except that the unpicked cot
ton in the fields is well-nigh ruined, the
rains have come to supply a great need
in this country
II any of our readers ever had to haul
water to drink and for stock, they will
agree with me that plentiful water sup
ply is a great boon. no matter where
you may be-
But 1t Is mournful sound to hear the
steady downpour, day and night, and to
see the earth soaked and no sunshine.
The constant drip drip has made me
more anxious to see clear spell than
usually. But the Lord watches over His
people. He doeth all things well.
FIRE CRACKERS GALORE.
Because Christmas came on Monday
and Sunday interviewed, we have had a
double dose of frecracl1ers during the
present holidays.
our streets We're so full of the
youngsters and their incessant fire crack
ers that 1t was bedlam to be sure all
day Saturday, as well as Monday.
l have seen an estimate of the amount
OF money that is annually burned up in
this way, and all that reconciles me to
this extravaganza is the fact that I had
rather see it wasted by foolish and in
dulgent parents on such a schild's fad
than to know 1t went down the mems
threats In the shape of fiery liquor.
daily paper in one of our large
cities declared as solid fact that II real
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Enough time remains before the first to
tons.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Better take final good feast Of tur-
key Christmas Scientists say the bird
viii be extinct In a few more years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

]. Wylie Smith seems to be the victim
OF frequent false reports Of his arrest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Unsettled would probably be the safest
weather forecast that could be made just
now s.---.- 49, .,a.-- 3
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

why. look who's cOms-ssnta Claus. of
course
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

It VIII soon be time again to play ten
mis-. so fast do the seasons ron around.