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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23
odd Midway" And Carolina
Columbia IS. c. state.

Thornwell Jacobs-from Clinton of course; but the
editor this time of UNCONVENTIONAL Journal in At
lanta-has written and spoken much in recent weeks
regarding ambition life which is
establishment Atlanta of Presbyterian college
that shall revive and perpetuate the and fame
ed Nllledgeville. Those portions of Mr.. Jacobs
remarks" which have the most immediate interest COR
South Carolinians relate the late James Woodrow,
of Columbia, time teacher in Oglethorpe. and
the intimate connection of Oglethorpe with Old
Midway settlement Liberty county. Ca. midway
between Savannah and Brunswick. Proper notice Of
Mr. Jacobs remarks regarding Dr. \, oodrow has al-
ready been taken in these columns the purpose in
view just now is to amplify the casual references
which he has made to the Midway settlement and to
indicate lines connection between that
markable colony and this state.
1t is unfortunate that no history exists Of the
congregation Of Purtans from Dorchester in Eng
land, who successfully founded new Dorchesters in
Massachusetts, and South Carolina, settling finally
at Midway on the Georgia coast in 1850. Enough,
however is known to this little band of pill
grims a permanent place in American annals. and
with peculiar sanctity the old meeting
and the quiet ods-Acre adjacent Beneath the live
oaks at Midway-Drudic graybeards which have
many generations come and go-repose not few
who were notable in their day and who. passing IN
their turn traditions of community ri,h-
for their lives.
Two of the Georgia signers of the Declaration Of
independence dwelt within sound Mdways bell.
These Button Gwinnet and Lyman Hall, the lat
ter the ancestor Lyman Hall South Carroll
na who was lately president Georgia Institdte
of Technology in Atlanta. One Of the early pastors
OF the congregation at Midway the Rev. Abi,s
ble" of the greatest of American scientists, the
brothers and Joseph LeConte, later in their lives
residents of Columbia natives of Midway; their
father. a New Yorker of Huguenot extraction. hav-
ing removed to Georgia in 1910.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23
-MEAR BEER or BLIND TIGERS

1t has been said in advocacy of the Tippins bill
that the nearbeer saloons but so many harbors
for the traffic of whisky and that though licensed
10 sell only mildly stimulating beverage, they are
in practice the purveyOrs of all those liquids which
sam Weller described as warm vanity"
We do not know Just how broad or specific is
the knowledge of the gentlemen who have offered
this interesting testimony, but sure that if
they had taken the pains to study the police records
and the actual conditions of the nearbeer business
In Atlanta, they could hold such opinion, in so
far as this city is concerned.
Far from being blind tigers the near-beer saloons
are the tigers natural enemy. They pay heavy
license conduct their particular business. They
forbidden TO sell anything but specified sort of
drink and that not whisky. If they venture an
inch beyond the beer line, their licenses are
voked and their operators sent TO the rock pile
During the entire time the prohibition law has been
in effect there have been but one OF two instances
Of Atlanta near-beer dealers attempting. to sell
whisky and the speedy fate which befen them has
proved stout warning as the most ardent pro-
hibitionist could desire.
The fact is the near-beer -ealers realize that
they could never thrive If whisky were procurabe
at back doors and alley dens. There is demand for
their beverage because it is the only kind that
be conveniently secured. They would not be
foolish as to imperil destroy their business
By harbOring outlawed competitor.
Under these conditions and because of them,
drunkenness has been reduced il Atlanta to a mini
mum To this fact. police court record is an all
sufficient witness; and how many cases of intoxica-
ton have the members Of the legislature on the
streets Of Atlanta this summer? If they have OBJ
served conditions at ALL they must have been i'm
pressed by the towns uniform sObriety.
These being the facts in the case, is there any
reason hope that the adjustment of the sale of
uearbeer which discOurages if it does not entirely
preclude. the sale of whisky. viii make for temper
ance or viii foster the spirit the present prohibit
ton law?
WIN it not on the contrary, inevitably follow
that when the milder beverage is gone, one that is
q hundred times stronger will take its place and
that instead OF establishments which really bols
ters Of the law We shall find the community over
swarmed with the poisOn-dispensing blind tigers?
We are dealing in conditions, not theories, and
to our friends Of the General Assembly who wish
to see the of temperance and all it implies to
the city and the state. really promoted, we would
commend a careful consideration of these substan-
tial facts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23
GEORGIA CORN

Some OF friends in Missouri and the central
West keenly concerned the fact that Georgia
Il buying less and less They had come to re-
gard this state as a steady customer a land that
could produce cotton apIenty. but which in the mat
ter Of grains. would of a necessity continue to look
TO foreign fields. This view however. is fast being
reversed. Georgia imports seyenty-ve per cent less
than she did few years ago and II the present
rate OF home production is maintained she will soon
be salesman instead of purchaser in the national
market
The reasons for this change of conditions lie
chiefly in the constructive campaigns Of the State
College of Agriculture and in the stimulating work
Of the Boys Corn clubs.
Every dollar the legislature has ever appropriated
to agricultural education has been returned to the
people with royal dividends. states wealth is to
Be reckoned upon net value OF the products Of its
soil; at least this is of such state Georgia
Agriculture is the Of most of our commerce
and business and the methods by which it is pursued
determine very largely final measure of pros
perity. Therefore institution which points the
farmer to methods that scientific. which reveals
the varied possibilities of the soil and opens the way
to the production Of different kinds of crops as
wen better crops is rendering vital service to
the entire commonwealth. Such is the general work
Of the State College of Agriculture and in partc-
uar has it wrought effectively than by increas-
! ing the output of corn.
More than ten thousand Georgia youths now
enlisted in the Boys Corn club movement. Each of
them is cultivatng an acre in accordance with pro-
gressive plans Through their efforts during the past
few years the states yield of has increased
In both quality and volume. The boys have estab-
shed higher standards for their fathers and what
perhaps most important of all. they themselves
developing skill and breadth of interest that will
make their future worth billions Of dollars to the
state
Those boys have played big part in bringing in
The era Of corn growing in Georgia. They have
nus widened the states economic independence and
added to its wealth They should be encouraged
to the utmost in the splendid work they doing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23
The Ragtm1e Muse
WHEN MEN WANT TO MARRY.

WHEN MEN WANT TO MARRY.
For looks I'm such as you will each day
anywhere
You chance to go. dozen times. maybe
But. men have told me frequently that deeply they
adore
Me for my wondrous beauty; they loved my dimpled
chin,
And simply irresistible they thought my clSerful
grin.
In purple speech that would have made poet climb
Such men have Offered heart and hand full many
times to me.
A brought to ward 49, I'm put upon the
have him bathed get the soap scrub his hands
face
stay beside him all the time through suffering and
I'm standing at the table in the operating
While doctors saw his legs off; then when he's back
I soothe his woe as may I hold his thrObbng
head
He seizes both my hands and begs me to eiOpe with
him.
who want some man to ask you to be his very
Pick the whom you desire to be yours all yor
Then break his legs conveniently without inducing
strife.
Next take the job Of nursing him and cure him Of
the dumps,
And he will of your hand and follow lis
stumps
where'er you care your Geet; with WILLY
He'll swear if you don't marry him he'll shrvel up
and diei
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

Relieving that system education is radically
wrong yet send my children to the public school,
Ing phase of social development and patriotism viii
one day fade before the sentiment of humanity a
whole, still throw my hat in the air and shout for
lie Stars and Stripes
There's doubtless "a good time coming" but why
let it spoil this time?
This 1 protest not hypocrisy, time serving
any Juggling with principles.
II you want to know what 1t is it is simply-h1-
supermen, gods angels. demiurges. and such ike
beings, made of pure fire and needing hearthstOne
which to put it. may lose themselves. if thOy
choose, in the contemplation of kingdom come; but
for me. not my own wisdom.
l have learned that my cocksurest ideas may be
mistaken
And then there are mother and the babies and he
fellows and neighbors who sailing with me in
this little ship of the present the unknown
an idea I'd better stick to the folks.
Well make each other golden goals IL we
can; and if we can't why, let kiss-and wait
/ don't want to wreck the boat to prove I'm right.
today formerly the humanity dream is the enemy
conscious not, of states and countries"
In way. it is true But 1t need not be true, X
we could only remember that all human.
Why cannot our deep convictions, our lofty ideals
and our rock principles make more helpful one to
another instead of alternating US?
l will drink with you of your fairest ideal IL you
will let me taste 1t from the cup of human love
I want my white passions mixed with red.
He who said he to bring not peace earth
but sword and to set against father also said
This is my commandment that we love another"
refuse to accept the first statement except it be
in SUCH it will agree with the second
white ideal without red love is meat without
salt do not say it is bad for you. I only say
don't like it.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

forget that we are brothers, that
somehow we must get the days
work done, and that tremendous
as any truth may be 1t is after
all perhaps not so important as
love and friendship.
/ have learned to temper my
Utopian enthusiasm with the
probabilities.
Let me speak but for myself.
] admire the out-and-outers. the
boilers and an fire-souled radi-
Gals; but after due reflection l
must decline to join in any gusr-
lila warfare for the millennium.
Willing to admit that 'in heav-
en- they neither marry nor are
given in marriage" / still insist
on loving my wife and children.
Perfectly convinced that The
ultimate religion will have a
wholly different form from eI-
listing sectarianism, 1 am still
fond of the church.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

W~N~ - 1880 -
probable, since practically
every objection that was urged
against the original bill has
been met in the new one, ano,
it now stands on one of thel
house calendars with a favor
able report behind it, and
awaiting only the time vhen
the house can get around TO il.
It is proposed by Mr.. Rock
efeller that the funds or me
foundation shall not exceed
1OO,000.C0O at any time. OF
course. the total funds which he
may give may even exceed that,
since the charter provision is
that il shall not hold more than
that amount at any one time.
The foundation may find
places to use the principal in
some measure, and the terms
would allow this to be made
up again. The $100,0O0.00O'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23
COLONEL SCRUGGS.

The death of Colonel William L. scruggs has
bereft Atlanta and the South of one of their most
distinguished and useful citizens AS scholar, an
author and diplomatst he did a work that at
once varied and fruitful while a gentleman
of the courtly old school he earned the best will and
the affection of all men who fortunate enough
to know him.
There were few Americans so intimately learned
in the life and conditions of Central America as
was Colonel Scruggs His diplomatic service in sew
eral of those republics of far-reaching value
this nation Atlanta will long cherish mis- memory
for the quickenng influence he exerted on her edu
catonal interests He embodied the highest and
richest elements of good citizenship and his
kindly, constructive work stands today endur
ing monument
It's up to many reformers to reform their theO
ries
Many a mans best friends are those who know
him least.
Probably men would kiss their wives If it
were forbidden.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23
Americas Great EndoWmentS
xUI-Tae Proposed Rockefeller Foundation.
BY Frederic j. Hqs5in

If congress decides Incorporates the proposed
Rockefeller foundation viii represent the greatest
single endowment in the history of the world That
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23
The Danger of the Pure Ideal
By Dir. Frank Crane

A little vision as a little knowledge. is danger
nus thing 1 will say that any conviction may be
TOO profound that man may be too elear-eyed or
only he ought. not
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

On s1O,OOO.OOO year from canal tolls, the gov
eminent ought to be able to, pay part of the hig
cost of living.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

Our idea of Roosevelt is that he won't be able
even to make dent in the solid south
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

The weather has undoubtedly been ideal for water
lilies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

One thing. we quite sure. has played its part
IN the high cost of living and that is the cost.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

It's up to many reformers to reform their theO
ries.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

Probably more men would kiss their wives if it
were forbidden.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

Many mans best friends are those who know
him least.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-23

1t is stated that of the main purposes IN all
the Rockefeller benefactions has been
rather than to replace sef-help He has sought to
have his gifts demonstration work, showing
and the people how do things and help
ing them started doing those things them
selves. He has not sought TO flood the south with
unearned money, but to demonstrate the southern
farmer how to rid of the hookworm how to grow
better cotton and 1t is along these lines,
believes that charity and philanthropy re
exercisedplanting the feet Of those he would help,
upon the highway Of success teaching then how 10
travel it. and then watching them reach the goal -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-11-27
NEW LoNDoN, 1T. 3.

New London, Rt. 3, Nov. 25-There
will be services at the Swedish Lutheran
church next Sunday at three o'clock in
the afternoon and Sunday school at two
o'clock.
Services will be held in the Swedish
church in the forenoon of Nov. 20 and
at noon the ladies will serve Thanks
giving dinner in the basement of the
church.
Robert Olson of Benson is at present
visiting his folks here
Last Sunday .ne infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Myhre was baptized in the
Swedish Lutheran church and received
the name Of Chester Marinus.
Mrs. Aug. Olander and son Mercy, WIS.,
tied at Alfred Olander's last Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Nordstedt enter
tanned a large number Of their friends
last Sunday.
Misses Hazel and Sylvia Olander and
Evangeline Lawson spent last Thursday
evening at Aug. Clander's.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Broman' of Fab
lun, Mrs. g. A. Green, Mrs. John Bred
berg and Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson
of Willmar attended the Mrs. G. Green
funeral last Sunday. -. IT,. III. i
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-11-27
HECTRC RAILROAD PROP
RECEIVING SERIOUS ATTENTION

| er county, and will pass through Les
ter Prairie. Glencoe. New. Auburn, Gay
lord and terminate at New Ulm. s:.sz
Erie D. Luce, Of Minneapolis, pres-
1dent Of the Electric Short Line now
under construction from Minneapolis to
IWatertown, s. D., was In Glencoe Sum
day IN company with Attorney F. E.
Need, also Of that city. They were en-
| route home in an automobile from New
Auburn where they had been In confer
ence with businessmen regarding the ex-
tension Of the electric line through that
village A meeting was arranged to be
held at New Auburn on Tuesday eve-
ming, Nov. 10. at 8 O'clock, when officers
Of the electric line will meet with the
| residents Of that town to confer with
them regarding the securing Of a right
of-way and station facilities and the
sale of stock in the electric road Mr..
Luce says the company intends to pur-
| chase its right-of-way, but that 1t will
| endeavor to sell certain amount of
stock to people In the towns and coun-
try through which the proposed line is
| to pass to help finance the enterprise. =
| The proposed electric line from Min
neapolis to New Auburn, will cross the
vi cot A~oIIASIA IOdu, LNO milwaukee
and touch the Northwestern at New
Ulm. 1t will pass along route having
wide territory Of the best farming
country in the states on either side and
running north and south as it does, will
give the public greater convenience in
cross-country travel. Mr.. Luce says
about twenty trains a day would be op-
Grated, which is ten each way, and from
any point on the proposed line it would
be as short distance to Minneapolis as
by the steam railroads. The terminal
Of the Luce lines Is near the Shubert
theatre in Minneapolis in the very heart
Of the city.
The construction Of the line from Min
neapolis to WATERFOWL, S. D., has been
vigorously pushed during the past sea-
son and it is believed that the road will
be completed and the rails laid on q long
stretch out of Minneapolis early next
year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-11-27
GEoRGEVIILE.

GeOrgeV1lle, Nov. 25-Mr. and Mrs.
John Iverson Sundayed at the Strand
home.
A paper bag social Is given tonight
at the Riverside schoolhouse. There
fore the meeting of Minerva has been
postponed until next week. We have
not learned the date yet.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthias Thompson re-
turned from Fergus Falls Wednesday,
where Mrs. Thompson has been seeking
medical aid.
Conrad Corneliuson arrived home from
Ellington, S. D., Wednesday night He
drove his brOnchos all the way from
South Dakota and surely thinks he has
had ride.
Christ Johnson, who has been poorly
all summer is reported to be quite low
now with ailments due to old age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Simonson and son
Engy OF Irving, were guests at the
Amundson home the first part of the
week.
r. s. Chelmen returned to Red Wing
Monday, to resume his studies at the
Hauges Seminary.
The Aurora Y. P. 8. will meet in the
schoolroom by the church Nov. 20. All
are invited.
Christ Thompson is on the sick list at
this writing.
Matilda Kalland and Lena Strand
were operated upon at the Pilon hospital
Tuesday. They are getting along nice
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simonson, Engy Simon
son and Miss Hilda Amundson called
at Ole Larson's place Monday.
The M. T. A. s. will meet at the school
house Nov 29th at the usual hour. A
good pragram has been prepared and an
enjoyable time is warranted you If you
come. - -, III .
We are busy now fattening our tur-
keys and making preparations fol
Thanksgiving. We have just housed q
bountiful crop and each and all surely
have much to be thankful for; so let us
put away all our cares and worries and
| only think of the good things that have
come to us during the year, and try to
cherish true Thanksgiving spirit.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-11-27
Real Estate Transfers.

4S0SA 4ot6to 1E6uS1oC8.
Town of East Lake Lillian.
Nov. 22-Jane N. Peterson and hus-
band to CLAUS Swenson. und.. 1884 Of
VIZ of swA, sec. 8, $515.
Nov. 22-Stella Bomsta single to
CLAUS Swenson, und. 14-54 Of WIZ of
swA, sec. 3, s622.16.
Town of Holland.
Nov. 23-William Burns and wife to
Harry Hoogeveen, neA exc. 1-3 acres,
sec. 9, 1857 a., $11,675.OO.
Nov. 23-Harry Foogeveen and wife
to Albert Decker, south 10 acres of nwA
of swA, and north acres of swA of
nwA, sec. Is, % a., $4,000.
Nov 23-Harry Hoogeveen and wife
| to Albert Decker, commencing on east
line Of VIZ of swA, 90 rods south OF
northeast corner of same, thence north
! "A rods, thence west 81 feet, thence
: south A rods; thence east 81 feet to be.
ginning, sec. Is, $1.O0.
Town of Lake Elizabeth.
! Nov. 19-Peter Hanson single to Chas
F. Mattson, s1s Of neA, n7k Of SEA-, sec
IS, $50 a., $1,000.
| Town of New London.
! Nov. 19-Howard A. Townsend anl
!
nered piece of seA of nwA, Sec II
2.45 a., $500.
Town of Norway Lake.
Nov. in. T. Gunnufson and wife tt
Jens Peterson, east 3-S part Of lot 2
sec. 3, 10 a., $40.
| Village of New London.
Nov. 21-Harold Swenson and Petel
; Broberg, widowers, to Village Council OF
Village Of New London, nh of lot l, bl
g, 5000.
| City Of Willmar.
! Nov. 1S-Church of st. Mary to Mar
tina E. Sandbo, lots l, 2 and 3, bl. "a
$3.50.
| Nov. 19-Martin r. Swenson to An
drew Larson, lots 3, 4 and S. bl. 6S, So,
100.
Nov. 2O-Nels Olson and wife to Aus
tin Amundson, part of nwA of swH
exc. alley, sec. Ia, unplatted parts 81:
a., $1,4O0.
! Nov. 24-Andrew Larson and wife tt
John Peterson, lots 3, and S, bl. 68
$3.50.