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The Glenwood post., 1912-05-18
A Handy Grubbina Tool.

of 2x4 At the curved end the iron
was bent and shaped so as to grip the
tree or bush. Another piece of iron
with the same sort of groove in it
was hinged to the curved piece as
shown, and wooden handle made for
this. l have used this tool every
spring for three years and have never
seen better one.
The Glenwood post., 1912-05-18
Expects a Commission.

LADY, guess you're gettin' good
thing out O. tending the rich Smith
boy, amt ye, doctor?
Doctor-Well yes; 1 get a pretty
good fee. Why?
Lady-Well, hope you won't forget
that my Willie threw the brick that
hit im.-Scribner's Magazine.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
Our Decreasing Witeracy
New York World.


A consoling disclosure of the census is the
decline of illiteracy the United States In 1900,
46 per cent white population above 10
years of age could not read write. In 1910 the
percentage was reduced 3. very sharp decrease.
The alliance between ieracy and crimes of violence
who do not know letters live in the Appalachian
mountains where the feud and personal vengeance
flourish and which just furnished at Hills
Vile Va with the sensational defiance of the
law in the present generation.
The exhibit made by foreign born and colored
residents naturally good although there has
been a great improvement the negroes. In
1900 AS per cent of them were literate. in
years the figures been reduced to 30.5. The
percentage among the foregnborn has risen from l2S
to 129 probably due to the increase of immigration
from central and eastern Europe.
If ability to and write be the test, are aot
the best nation, when consider only
our native whites. In Saxony there iIhterates.
In Denmark they only o. per cent, and in the
persons out of every 1000O-which may account for
the remarkable efficiency of the Germans in every
walk life In Great Britain and Ireland the per-
centage is /.
There are no details yet states, but in 1900
Georgia led terates 1t had also the largest negro
population In much abused Kansas the percentage
of iteracy among native whites was only a minute
fraction.
we have difficulties confronting in education
which most of the European nations are Free but
in another about all the native whites
past 10 will able read and write and the illit
eracy among the colored people will be reduced to
low figure. st3T 81
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
QUIETER IN MEXICO.

The news from Mexico becomes more and more
reassuring. President MaderO. though still con-
fronted with seditiOn in many quarters of the
country, seems to have gained a frmer grip upon
the situation and have inspired the confidence and
support Of the better element of his own people
The action of the United States in declaring for
rigid neutrality and in taking practical steps to pre-
vent the shipment of arms and ammunition across
the border has served to strengthen the Mexican gov
eminent. It is notorious fact that many of the
petty rebellions in the Latin republics have been
promoted and largely maintained by secret aid from
special interests in this country 1t is simple justice
10 our neIghbors that stop should be put those
conditions.
President Madero has already weathered at
tempted revolution and there is to hope that
he viii soon have the present uprising under control
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
Pointed Paragraphs

Getting even is an expensive luxury
Many a married man has chaperon in his wife
Put your worries in pawn, then proceed to lose the
ticket
Women lean toward mystery. but men lean toward
mastery.
A kiss in haste may be worth two at leisure-and
it may not.
The way talk is enough to make
bachelor feel bald-headed.
Some men for trouble that they may be
ready to dodge 1t when it
When the average mans ship finally comes in the
silent boatman is in charge.
The only way a man convince his wife that
her opinion is wrong with her.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
Press of the Nation
On Woodrow Wilson

Bowden ~. D Ctizen:-If the sentiment for
Woodrow Wilson for the presidential candidate Of The
Democracy continues grow at the present rate 1t
would that nothing prevent New Jerseys
governor progressive statesman from secur-
ing the nomination on the first ballot
Richmond IN. " Phoenix:-No matter whether
you fancy Woodrow Wilson not. the fact remains
he is in the lead for the Democrats
nomination for president
sherman CTex) Register:-senator CuIberson
landed in the camp of Woodrow Wilson for president
and it is history all along of
senior senator to choose the winner in advance
Galveston (Tex) News;-HOke Smith has joined
Senator Culberson in the Wilson camp. where Senator
Gore and many other prominent party leaders we.O
already. 1t is now apparent that the superb
Ponds entirely upon whether the reaetonary element
gressive.'
Troy On V Herald:-The decision of oklahom-
can be explained in but way 1t is adistinct
tory for Governor Wilson.
Richmond Cva.) Times Dispatch:-Out in Oklahoma
the Woodrow Wilson owl b1inks soIemnly down from
who?' .
-.
Lindstrom (NIinn.) Press:-The Democrats could
do nothing better than nominate Woodrow
son Tor president People irrespective of political
creed interested in cultivated leader
and with him as a standard bearer, the Democrats
would command measure respect from their oppt
nents that would be commanding.
Raleigh IN CO. observer:-..lot a practical poli-
tlcan' what some urge against Gov. Woodrow Wilson
O1 course not But he has shown himself to De a
man who advocates and stands practical benefits
for the people. 1t is better have president VINO
does practical things rather than one who is prac-
teal politician"
Dallas CTex.) News:-If it were our guess we
would venture the assertion that when Governor WI
son looks toward Oklahoma the powed burrows Of
intellectual labor which said characterize his
race weave themselves into broad and comprehen-
sive smile that ends in wink.
Wilmington IN c. Star-when man is attacs-
ed and the motive is unworthy cause ii helps the
man VINO is assaulted. In all probability the zs.I
to beat Woodrow Wilson viii make it impossible 10
defeat him for the Democratic nomination pres-
dent.
Superior wis TeIegram:-Governor Wilson is
right in saying that remedy is accomplished IN
filming corporation, that the only effective pun
ishment for violations of the law place pen
atty on the individuals who guilty.
have quit strangely, while Wilson is marl-
ing Evidently the little game calumny
traction not unqualified success
Allentown (Pa) News:-The enemies of Gov.
Woodrow Wilson have been remarkably quiet for
fortnight or so Have they become discouraged over
the failure OF the mud that they threw cling the
garments of the noted Observation-Disclosures?
Sacramento (CaI) Unon:-It well that Demo-
Gratis understand the situation The man in their
party who be elected president year Wood
row Wilson and Of all the candidates pub
lie ne is the one man who should be elected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
MORE CORN CLUBS NEEDED.

The movement now under way to increase the
number of Boys Corn Clubs in Georgia deserves the
entire states hearty interest and support. These
progressive institutions have already been organized
in majority of the counties and have enlisted thou
sands of young farmers to their standard There
still, however, many hooks and into which
they have not entered. The good work should con-
tinue unflagging until every farmer boy in the
monwealth is Corn Club member.
The results accomplished through these clubs thus
far are wonderfully significant and gratifying Not
and of farming in general but they have actually in
creased the states aggregate output of this important
cereal. thereby adding its wealth and national pres
tge The average acre in Georgia has been made
to yield more the result of the boys work,
and their fathers have been stimulated to more
fruitful endeavor.
1t is to be hoped that the movement to extend
the Boys Corn Club will be pressed with especial
vigor in the Fifth congressional district for oddly
enough the Fifth district is yet backward in this
vitality important At the Southern Corn show,
conducted last autumn by the Atlanta Chamber of
Commerce, there were few if any exhibits from the
territory contiguous to Fulton county This is
dition unnatural it is undesirable.
Let this particular part of the state join with its
neighbors throughout the commonwealth in promot-
ing the Corn Club crusade that means so much to
every field of Georga's economic growth and welfare.
Copenhagen will probably not be called on to act
referee in the south pole matter
Our idea of a good citizen is who keeps his
back yard as attractive as his front.
Man electrocuted in bathtub Woman drowned in
one. Moral: Stay away from the tub
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
The Ragtinre Muse

THE WRONG KIND OF SETTER.
Buster Brown Spot wants to ask what
is the use of "a doggie like you.
/ gotted those eggs an Bonded yours legs
An / told you the way you should do.
An you never set! You hasn't till yet,
Not one baby chick has L got;
An mas mad cause hid all the eggs like did
I'm angry, you Buster Brown Spot! O..
setter dog? You? No, it amt word truel
Cause you amt never setted at all
Oh, Buster Brown Spot us loves you a lot,
But us is most ready to bawll
An them eggs-if ma knew where they all has went
to
Herd give scoldin', you bet
Why don't you be good an do like you should?
Go out where them eggs is an set!
It's bushels o. fun to romp an to run,
An bark like you does such lot;
But sir you hasn't set on them chicken eggs yet,
You very well you amt not!
You're awfully quick when US throws you a stick,
An you're just the lovinest pet
But you oughtn't to play an scamper all day;
A setter dog ought to set!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
Wilson Will Sweeb Georgia
Savannah Press.


So Georgia is concerned. the indications are
now that Wilson will sweep the state in the presden
tal rimary held in the coming spring.
1t looks like Wilson to us.-Statesboro News.
News from all the state seems to confirm the
estimate Of the Statesboro News. that the
Claxton StiIlmore and Alamo papers take the same
view.
woodrow Wilson strong Georgia and de-
servedly so. following article from the Gaines
willie Herald gives the New Jersey another
hold upon Georgia:
AS woodrow Wilson is southerner and has visited
Gainesville on occasions his first child having
been born in this CITY, there is a strong sentiment
for his nomination locally
We knew that he had claims Savannah, At
lanta, Augusta and Rome, but since Gainesville has
filed credentials pretty sure Of northeast
Georgia along with the rest of the state.
We have already quoted from the Moultrie OBJ
server we the following extract from the Bull
loch Times:
While the of selection is delicate one,
the abundance Of excellent material from
which to make a choice, the nomination of Woodrow
Wilson Democratic candidate for president.
a foregone conclusion Reports from all
country indicate that he is the overwhelming
of the party, the united efforts of his
nents him down have but tended to
crease his popularity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
Said of The Journal

Moultrie Observer
The Sunday edition of The Atlanta Journal was one
of the best papers published in the south
Macon News.
The Journal is not only carrying world of live
news special features, it has advertising
than ever before history showing the peops
of Atlanta have every faith the paper.
Georgia newspaper men hard beat anywhere
Lincolnton Journal
Many notable improvements have been made in The
Atlanta Journal recently, which gratifying
thousands of readers The Journal keeps well the
front as of the souths great newspapers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

and I've received formal, routine answer. Nothing
is DONE"
The best answer is that the government cannot
without sufficient legal evidence. The postofhce
department prevent anybody from taking
money for worthless stocks, prevent land pro-
moter in New Jersey Long Island from selling
a lot a in California at ten times its real
value Only if fraud is used in making the sale, and
Of the is secured, the government
prosecute for misuse of the mails. And wel-paid
lawyers usually steer the promoters clear of probable
fraud
Investors identifying marks of the
fake promoter and his literature. He must be able to
smell the traps that lie under the bait of
promises big profits. The who tells that
he knows a short cut to wealth. and that the stock
he to you is the guide thereto, is a liar.
Shun him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
SAYING THE PECAN TREES

The department of entomology again proves its
value in conserving Georgas by institutng
a timely investigation of certain pests and diseases
that menace the states pecan trees. The exact
ture of these parasites is as yet unknown, that it
is now impossible to combat them. If suffered to
continue unchecked, they would in time doubt
tail tremendous loss upon of the states young
est and most profitable industries The department
of entomology however, proposes to take the problem
Immediately in hand discover its and prescribe
a remedy
The worth of such service scarcely be
gagged Progressive and scientific agriculture is for
many things dependent upon the entomologist The
incursions of single species of insect may Offset
decades intelligent labor and rob the land of its
rghtful harvest for years to How many mil
lions of dollars might of neighboring states
have been saved had they taken effective measures
against the boil weevi when it first appeared Had
known as much five or ten years ago as we do
today of this destructive cotton pest and had acted
such knowledge, the souths great staple crop
would have been spared the sharpest peril it
faced The health of plants, like that of people, is
mainly matter of preventing rather than curing
wasteful diseases.
In this vitality important work, the state looks to
its skilled students in the department of entomology
Through the service of Mr.. Worsham and his able
assistants Georgia has been protected against many
field and orchard blghts 1t is reassuring to learn
that the department is now preparing to cope with
the pecan tree foes for the pecan growing industry
though comparatively recent is one of the most
important in the state and every year it is yielding
more abundant profits and is attracting a larger
number of investors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

pIOlHOlCAS anu tire So III AN'A~N
games?"
1t is hardly satisfying to say
that the postoffice department
and the department of justice do
as much as they can. The IN
quirer retorts that the govern
ment actually does stop counter
feiting and actually does run
down and put in Jail the coun-
terfeiters. at is obvious" he
says. that the fake promoter is
not run down and jailed, for
promoter "A and promoter 81
are at this moment sending to
me through the mails literature
designed to rob me just as COM
pletely as does the man who
passes me a bad bill. I've writ
ten to the postoffice department,
vntrffnA Nnfhfnur
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
SMALLER FARMS IN GEORGIA.

1t is a heartening and significant fact recently
pointed out by DR.. Joseph T. Derry, assistant com
missioner of the state department of commerce and
labor. that within the past decade the size of the
average Georgia farm has decreased some twentyone
per cent In 1900 the average farm consisted of
hundred and seventeen and fvetenths acres; in 1910
of nnetytwo and six-tenths acres. This does not in
dictate that less land is now under cultivation than
ten years ago, for matter of record, there are
today more than twelve and quarter millions of
improved acres in the state, as compared with only
ten and half million in 1900 The decrease in the
size of the Georgia farm simply signifies the progress
of scientific and intensive methods of agriculture
Money and labor being concentrated, every foot
of soil is being made to yield richer results and thus
the harvest of the fields are at once abundant
and more economically attained
Frederick William once asked his quartermaster
how he might decrease the expense of feeding his
soldiers. "Give them half hour longer at meals"
replied the sagacious officer. morsel well dgested
is nutritious than loaf gulped down in haste
Likewise, acre thoroughly developed is more
profitable than plantation carelessly handled
How true this is is shown by the fact that since
intensive methods have been adopted in Georgia the
value of the states farm lands and buildings have
creased more than hundred and sixty per cent
and there has been corresponding increase in the
value of live stock of implements, and of the crops
themselves.
The tendency to limit farm areas is being carried
still further today in the movement to reduce cot
ton acreage. Less cotton will mean higher prices
and what is equally if not more, important, more
liberal production of roodstuns.
How to plant of cotton where two were
planted before is the problem before the south
ern farmer.
Admiral Dewey expresses a-politica preference
which reminds of former preference of Ad-
miral Dewey
woman thinks is extravagant because
he would pay one dollar for anything he
wants nnety-eight cents
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26
SAVING AND INVESTING
By JOHN NJ. osKIsoN.

Puzzling questions in to government officials,
bankers publications which devote space 10
subjects and of the hardest ID answer is
"Why doesn't the government stop the swindhng
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

Why not some originality in names and phrases?
Why always call house where criminal heroine
has lived a House of Mystery?" or dog Fido? or
a parrot Polly?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

If you want other, people to look down on you
look up to them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

Admiral Dewey expresses political preference
which reminds one of former preference of AID
miral Dewey.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

woman thinks a man is extravagant because
he would pay one dollar for anything he
wants ninetyeight cents
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

How to plant of cotton where two were
planted before is the problem before the south
ern farmer
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

Those who are tempted by the back to the farm
movement might well -ssEa notice that spring
pIowing is now at its best.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

Washington personal mention: Woodrow viii
son will be in our midst soon"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

Some of the charity that begins at home isn't
up to the standard
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

Our idea of a good citizen is one who keeps his
back yard as attractive as his front.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

1t is gratifying to note that the Atlanta reporters
in Philadelphia consider that city slow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

Copenhagen will probably not be called on to ac
Is referee in the south pole matter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

The old fashioned police copy, which had the
right of way over all other news. is in midst
again.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

1t is also the open season for the spring poultry
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-26

Man electrocuted in bathtub. Woman drowned in
one. Moral: Stay away from the tub.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12
Death Of Ms. 1. G, Hopkins.

Ths community is bowed IN sorrow at
the death of Mrs. A. c. Hopkins, which
acquired at her home in this city on Nom
day afternoon. Born in Winchester in
October 4. 1880. the daughter of Rev.
VIM NJ and Rebecca Marsdsn Atkinson.
She became the wifr of DIR. Hopkins in
1861 and five years later they made their
home in our midst IN response TO the call
of the Presbyterian church of this city.
of which for years they were the be-
loved pastor and pastors wife. There
has been no stronger influence for good
in our community than that OF the home
whose making was so largely hers. As
wife, mother, friend and irstian gen.
tlewoman she has taught Us tbemeaning OF
these terms. And pow that God has
called her to be with him. we would bow
in submission to his better will. and IN
profound gratitude to Him that the life
that is hid with Christ in God can never
die. but lives are on cherished memory
and IN uplifting power. The funeral
will take place at the Presbytean church
tomorrow. "wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12
The Servant In The House.

"The Servant in the House." which
Harpers Magazine calls "the most re-
markable play in the English lam
guage" and which the New York
Evening Post says is "The greatest
drama of the generation" will be pre-
scented at the New Opera House on
Friday, November IS, by the greatest
company of players ever sent out OF
New York. "The Servant in the
House" was produced in New York at
the Savoy Theatre and ran for near
ly a year, playing to crowded houses
even throughout the intense heat OF
the summer months. Since that time
it has been presented in Chicago, San
Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia and
other large cities of this country and
in London, Berlin and Vienna on the
Continent Everywhere it has been
unanimously proclaimed by the crit
les the most important contribution
to the stage that has been seen within
the memory of the present day
theatre goers. The central charac.ei
of the play is a Hindoo whom many
critics call a reincarnat ton of Christ
The play is, however, entirely mod
ern. Its scenes are laid in England
and the events of the famous story
are supposed to have occurred dur
ing one single morning in Spring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-12
AID eRrisnD LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Postnffice a.
Charles Town. Jefferson county. w. Va, on
Saturday, Nov. 9. l9lI. Persons cal ing tor
same will be required TO pay one cent iof
each letter:
DIR Norman Fl Baker, Fred I Bennett.
s, CIV Commercial Club, Harry II Howard
Rush Johnson. stanford d Kohner. Ralph
Malone, G C MILLER. DrJ s Mirris. Howar
NICHOLSON, W Nichols. Rufus Pond Eliza
beth Robinson John NJ Numer, Walters
Jack EckolsJ H Wookfork. l. Tell FORD
Mrs lawrence Green. Miss Nancy Jackson
Miss Nellie Manning. Miss Wanda Moiri-
Miss Phodoma Ritter. Mrs John r re
christ. Mrs Anna Thomas. Mrs L white
Mrs N Wood.
The above letters. If not called Tor wilnil
fifteen DAYS. will be sent to the deaa iette
Office Persons calling for them VIII pieas
say that they are advertised. -
II. N. BRADLEY. p. ID.