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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

a SHORT time ago / met my
"A friend. Joe Brick. He looked
worried. When l greeted him
with a smile he groaned.
ooh. If you only knew If you knew,
but you don't"
Then feeling. like most unhappy
men. a desire to confide the story of
his misery to somebody, he told it to
me, and a pitiful story it was indeed.
My affairs were going splendidly
and ] was already hoping to become
a member of the Billionaires' Club
began Joe. "A rich marriage, l
thought would help me along. In So
ciety. l had often met Miss Ruby
Smith, a daughter of the king of agri-
culture, a young lady of unusual
beauty but who unfortunately had
neither arms nor legs. She was called
the trunk woman. She was known TO
be amiable and sweet tempered, and
was extraordinarily bright, so bright
indeed that most of the schemes
which had made her father the rich
est man in the United States had
been Matched in her brain.
Il Decided to Marry"
Il decided to marry Ruby Smith,
and one afternoon, dressed in my
very best clothes, l asked her father
for her hand.
HE looked at me sharply and
said:
my daughter is very rich; how
much are you worth?
81 told the dreaded magnate all
about my hopes. l proved to him
olutionize the manufacture of beet
sugar, that had a scheme to cut the
cost of oleomargarine in two, and de-
picted to him all the details Of my
plan to increase the crop OF Brussels
sprouts, to triple it's present size by
sprinkling the plants twice a day
with water from the celebrated Man
neken fountain in Brussels, and how
there were untold millions in my idea
Of exporting black radishes TO the
negroes in Africa.
HE was greatly impressed took
me into his arms and exclaimed:
"'You are to be my son-in-law, II
Ruby will have you for her hus-
band
Miss Ruby received me most cor
daily. Poor little one how beautiful
she was. A regular Venus from Milo,
only more perfect still, since her legs,
too, were missing.
Il shall not go into details. 1t Is
enough to tell that she accepted me
and a date was set for our wedding.
1t was celebrated with great splendor.
II was the happiest day in my life.
After the ceremony my wife received
all her old friends with open arms, in
| spirit at least, in our new home. /
/ felt my future was assured and knew
| that l would surely be elected for
membership in the Millionaires' Club,
which was the height Of my ambi-
| ton. Alas, it was not to be-"
My dear little wife, my darling
| Ruby | said to my bride when we
were alone: What do you say to Civ
| ing up all our old habits for few
months and leave this feverish town
| for an idyllic wedding trip
/ "'You really think Of everything
! joel she exclaimed, and S she could
not clasp my hand she looked rtghl
into my soul with her angelic eyes. =
am ready to follow you to the end ri
| the world!
"I have always been a most chiy-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

from one foot to the other with
the arms hanging at the sides.
Then combine the arm and leg
motion. and see what a gain in
balance results.
Lift the arms with dropping
wrists, and as the hands reach
the shoulders, and the elbows are
at waist height, turn the fingers
up. at the same time turning ont
the hand above the raised knee,
and elevating the appointing
fingers Of the other hand above
the head.
Poise, balance, and reduction
Of superfuous hip-fesh-is this
not a vast deal to gain from one
dancing exercise?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
Do You Know

There has been such a decline of
recent years in the marriage rate of
Trieste that one of the civic digni-
taries suggests the institution of a
system of compulsory matrimony.
1t is proposed that on a given date
in each year all spinsters who have
attained their twenty fifth year and
bachelors who have attained their
thirtieth should be required to pre-
sent themselves before the syndic in
whose Jurisdiction they reside. The
names of those who on medical ex-
animation prove to be thoroughly
sound would be sorted according 70
sex, placed in separate urns and
then drawn two at a time. The cou-
pies whose names are drawn to-
gether would at the conclusion of
the draw, be united forthwith by the
syndiC.
A travelling theatrical company.
which is at present visiting Lille,
France, gives performances in
couple Of barges, which are towed
along the canal from town 10 town.
one barge does duty for the theater,
while the other serves to house the
| players. The floating theater Is COM
| fortably fitted and there is a large
| stage, with scenery painted by
member of the company
| One Of the competitions in connec-
/ ton with the Welsh Territorial Ar
| tillery, which recently concluded it's
| training on the sand dunes at Penn
| brey, was a bun eating contest. Two
| sappers set out to eat fourteen buns.
the prize to go to the man who got
through the lot in the quickest time.
| The winner ate his fourteen in rs
minutes, his opponent finishing five
minutes later.
A baseball player in America has
been insured for $4,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
Lady Constance Stez0a1t Richardson
ON
How to Acquire Beautiful Figure Through
Dancing

The last figure illustrates a lit
tie faun-like movement that is
splendid for back. throat and in
step. as well as for flexibility of
wrist. Walk forward on tip-toes,
with the uplifted hands crossing
first to the right and then to the
left as the body's weight is thrown
first on the right and then on
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
FRECKLES
Now 10 the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need
Of feeling ashamed OF your freckles.
as the prescription othine--double
siren gth--is guaranteed to remove
these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-
double strength-from Jacobs Phar-
macy and apply a little Of 1t night
and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have
begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. II -
seldom that more than an ounce is
needed to completely clear the skin
and gain a beautiful clear complex
ion
Be sure to ask for the double
strength othine, as this Is sold under
guarantee OF money back II II fails
to remove freckles.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

That tones the liver, the best liver
and stomach remedy known. 1t acts
like magic on the whole system-as
good for children as grown persons.
, Try one bottle and be convinced No
gripping or bad after effects
Sold by all merchants and druggists.
A large bottle for CSC. Don't take any
substitute, but insist on the EA-
TONE. Thousands OF testimonials
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
Condensed Measure.

'Do you call this a pint?" asked a
sharp servant of the milkman, whom
she suspected of giving short measure.
YES" replied the man.
well. 1t won't do" said the girl.
when we want condensed milk wen
buy it at the grocer's"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
Where He Was Hit.

Benign Old Condemnation little
chap! Where did that cruel boy nit
you?
Tommy-Boo- 10000! We were
'avin' a naval battle, and s tOrpedoed
me in the engine room!
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
Is Very Simple.

Figure two is gayety shown in
one step Of an Old dance Of
triumph. 1t gives the most mar
vellous control Of thigh, knee,
ankle and instep, and will serve
to bring down an accumulation
of weight about the hips and
thighs. Furthermore. it insures a
graceful control Of arms and
shoulders.
The practice of this seemingly
complicated exercise is simple
when once you carefully analyze
the picture | have posed for you.
Beginning with the left foot, rise
slowly to the toes, at the same
time raising the other leg with
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
TREEA-TONE LIVER
LAXATIVE

sent us unsolicited. On the market
over a year. II you can not get II at
your store send 25c to the main Of
fce, No 7 HNl street, Atlanta. Ga. 1t
will be forwarded to you promptly.
Manufactured and guaranteed by G.
G. Crouch
Send this ad with a part OF carton
from a bottle Of Ia Tone. and a 12-k.
gold ring will be sent you absolutely
free State size wanted.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
By Lady Constance Stewart
Richardson.

Copyright. 1918. International News Service.
TVERYONE agrees that for
the art of sculpture we can
not exceed the ancients. To
me it seems that the Greeks
had beautiful sculptured figures
because they had wonderful
models, and had wonderful mod
els because they had a deep ven
Grafton for the almost divine
beauty of the human form And
so out of this circle of perfec-
ton they chiseled glorious fig
ures that we of to-day may use
as models for the Identification
of our own bodies.
To-day | am showing you three
figures, and / shall dwell at
length on them and what We may
hope to acquire from & practice
of the poses they portray. Let
us make a slight study of the
expression of countenance and
body. For unless the face and
body are attuned in the express
sion of a mood, there will be I'M
graceful uncertainty as a result.
The First Figure.
The first figure on top might
stand for a number of ideas-in-
iured innocence is the most
dramatic idea that it suggests.
To me it simply is a harmonious
ly simple pose, in which body
and face express quiet dignity
Try it yourself-for it looks very
easy to take a pose like this.
But to stand poised firmly and
gracefully on one foot, with the
whole body balanced, ready to
spring into motion and life and
still at rest, is quite a feat The
ability to stand gracefully is rare
for people generally balance
on heels or toes, or sag awk-
wardly on one hip.
Let me suggest an exercise for
the acquisition Of ability to stand
gracefully. Balance the weight
on the ball of the right foot, let
the right arm hang easily at the
side. Sway the body slightly to
the left and raise the left arm to
the chest, at the same time rising
on the toes of the left foot until
the weight is all balanced on the
right foot. Then sway the weight
gradually to the left foot, rising
on the right toe and lifting the
right arm to the chest. Simply
sway from foot to foot in exactly
the posture that figure one shows
Won
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

the knee bent and the instep so
fieXed that the toes point almost
perpendicularly to the floor
The rising on the toes Of one
foot and the lifting of the other
limb until the knee is far above
the waist line must be stimuli
taneous.
Practice this first, alternating
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

A baseball player in America has
been insured for $50 900.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
PLACE FOR HENS TO SCRATCH
Leaves Make Excellent Material II
Gathered When Perfectly Dry
Oat Straw 10 Cheap.

There are number of different ma
terials which furnish an excellent
place for the hens to scratch In, says
a writer in the Poultry Journal.
Leaves are probably the stun most
used by the small poultrymen. These
are good IL gathered when perfectly
dry. They must be put into the pens
every few days, because the poultry
will break them into dust by their
continual scratching. l find oat straw
about as cheap in the long run, be-
cause it lasts quite while and furn-
ishes some feed II fed before thresh-
ing.
Some of my neighbors have tried
feeding buckwheat as . scratching
material and q feed combined Buck
wheat is too fattening and should be
used only occasionally. Corn husks
make an excellent scratching material.
Shredded or cut corn fodder does very
well If there ia nothing else on hand.
l do not like any form of meadow
grass or swale for scratching ma
terial because 1t mats down too much
when cut and not enough when not
cut.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
-: / ! %
.. $50 ~
Paper Pot at Two Stages.

plants). Use one of these parts as a
pattern, and cut as many like it as
you want
On one end of the arc cut into the
outer end, threequarters of an inch
from the end, slit half way across
the paper; on the other end cut the
same from the inner edge. Then bend
the strip and lock the slits together
to hold each other as fastenings to the
pot.
The little paper pot will be bottom
less and will have set in sand or soil
whichever is to be used as ground to
grow the things in, and filled as any
pot, putting the seed. cutting or plant
it in the usual way.
The soil into which the pot lie
plunged must, Of course, be kept
moist. When the plant is ready to be
shifted to q larger, or transplanted
the paper can be torn of, leaving the
ball of soil undisturbed, and the plant
will feel no shock Of removal.
Many plants cannot stand trans,
planting by the usual way. and for
such these little paper pots are found
to be invaluable. Give them q trial.
H. w. M.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO the
subject OF building. for the readers OF this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer. he
Is. without doubt, the highest authority
On all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford. No. IFS West
Jackson boulevard. Chicago. Ill. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
There is wonderful difference in
this world between the house that Is
simply q place to live In. with four
walls and roof. and the house which
ts real home, The difference Is not
SO much in the house itself as In the
combined effect or union OF the house
with its surroundings. There are GER
tain styles Of architecture that seem
to blend naturally with shrubs. vines
and flowers. With such house any
work done along the lines OF amateur
landscape gardening seems worth
while, for every nook and cor
ner of the yard. every Towering shrub
ara every tree throwing out its wide
branches seems to add to the coZy.
home-like appearance of the place.
This is one of the surest tests we
have of excellence in architectural
design. Some houses never seem to
be at ease, or in accord with the site
on which they are built Every ef-
fort to improve and beautify the
grounds serves only to bring out the
more strongly the plain awkwardness
Of the house itself. which is OF neces-
sity the very heart and center of the
whole picture. A well-designed resi-
dence. on the other hand, care not
whether 1t is a little four-room cot
tage costing but a few hundred dol
lars or splendid residence costing
many thousands, seems to harmonize
and blend with its natural surround
ings.
In this connection 1t may be re-
marked that the use OF cement plaster
has done perhaps more to bring about
this desired union between the house
and grounds than any other building
material. The sand cement and grav-
el from which the plaster is made be-
Ing from earth products seem natural
ly to harmonic with lawns and shrub
berry. What could be more restful and
inviting than the cool. silver gray. the
natural cement color, contrasting with
.he green Of well-kept lawn and
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
BOYS CORN CLUB CONTESTS
important Factor in Directing Rural
Youth to eusiness Of Farming
as Noble Profession.

Boys corn club contests, started &
few years ago by Secretary Wilson
through the bureau of plant industry
of the United States department of az
riculture. have become SO successful
and popular in the south that the
movement has become national in
character. A recent circular Of the
bureau OF plant industry is An inter
esting contribution to the subject
The National Corn club 10 an i'm
portant factor" says the circular. in
directing rural boys to the business
Of farming a. q probable and noble
profession. The boys are needed for
the efficiency Of the farm and their
work and leadership must be had II
Amesican agriculture Is to keep step
with the march of civilization
In connection with organizing and
directing clubs the circular says:
Every premium offered for con-
tests and corn club work should have
for its main interest the promotion
and encouragement Of the regular
club work. The premium should rep.
resent the greatest need and interest
Of the corn club membership: 1t must
teach the broad viewpoint of the club
work and encourage both members and
leaders to the progressive and con-
structive in their work, and it should
serve to increase the club members
interest and respect for farm life.
Club leaders. county superintend
ents. teachers. and others interested In
promoting agricultural and rural home
interests should lose no opportunity
to have club exhibits and interests
recognized effectively at county. dis.
trict and state fairs. County farmers
institutes, short courses, and teach
ers' associations are excellent mediums
for promoting the club work, and an
exhibit Of club products, special con.
tests. essays, and general discussions
on phases OF the work should occupy
some place and time during the regu-
lar session"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
HOED CROPS IN THE ORCHARD
Practice Results in Severe Damage b
Annual PIantines-How to
Reckon the Distance.

one of the most prolific causes OF
loss of nursery stock after trans
planting, or for several years there
after is this common practice of toe
close growing of hoed crops. This
practice, says Rural Life, results il
severe damages to the annual plant
inss, The loss amounts possibly tc
10 per cent. The too common prac
tice is TO allow no more space be
tween the tree row and the inter-croE
rows than between two inter-croI
rows, be the inter-crops cabbage
beans, potatoes or corn. Such dis
tances vary from 30 inches to ~
feet according to crop used Of
planted
In the first place. the distance
should be reckoned from the expand
ed top of the tree, rather than from
the trunk at base. The outside Of tor
IL limiting factor. since the allow
ance should be made for leaning OF
the same, or possibly all of the tree
on the leeward side.
The nearest row to the tree row
should be far enough from the row
to permit the horse In cultivating te
pass freely and without letting har
ness catch into or come in contact
with branches of tree. 1t will sur
prise those who have never given the
subject much thought, the difference
that the lean or incline OF a tree
makes, when 1t deviates from 6
plumb or to a vertical line. In tht
writer's opinion the space between
tree row and the nearest winter-croT
row should not be less than four feet
the year trees are planted, IL two
years old. or branched trees are used
and farther each succeeding year.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08

that the wearer's opponent will need
an ak to hit him SO it hurts. A bag
like receptacle with armholes and
open only at the top Of the head is
drawn over the beginners head and
body There are eyeholes and per
foratons through which he can
breathe, and he bears close resem-
blance to the favorite of the harem In
her street costume. The protector is
padded on the inside, where 1t covers
vulnerable spots. like the solar plexus.
and the toughest instructor can ham
mer away at his pupil without hurting
him In the least. In one way this
helps the novice learn faster. as he
can keep his mind on the instructions.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
From Bad to Worse,

MIR. l. w. Grey, the author Of Seek
ing Fortune in America" tells OF
tourist who asked a Florida guide to
show him pool where he could go
swimming.
The guide led him to a bayou, but
the man disliked the looks OF the
place on account OF the numerous
water-snakes, although he was assured
that they were harmless
He refused to go in. and the ma
tive then took him to a pool where
there was not a snake to be seen.
Here the tourist was satisfied. and
plunged in for his swim.
When he came out he asked the
guide il he could account for the fact
that there was no snakes in this pool.
when there were SO many in the 9TH
er. How come there amt no snakes
in hyar: Why the caters keeps EN-
ct up" the guide replied Youths
Companion.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
RIDDLES

Why has the shoemaker wonderful
powers of endurance?
Because he holds on to the last.
Why is the nose in the middle of
the face?
Because 1t is the center (scenter).
What is a put-up job?
The paper on the wall.
Why Is . pleasure trip to Egypt At
only for very old men?
Because It's a see-Nile thing to do?
When is Q butcher like thorough
thief?
When he eteals = knife and cuts
away with 1t.
Why does young lady prefer her
mothers fortune to her fathers?
Because, though she likes patri,
mony, she better likes matrimony.
When was Napoleon l. most shah
billy dressed?
When he was out at Elba (elbow).
Why do girls kiss each other, and
men not?
Because girls have nothing better
to kiss and men have.
When is a fish kettle like q city
omnibus?
When it's blocked-tin blocked I'M.
When is a young lady not a young
lady?
When she Is . sweet tart (sweet-
hearO
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
Cuckoo's First Call.

In the spring the cuckoo's first cal
of the season formerly played grea'
part In love divinations. A common
English belief was that an unmarried
person hearing a cuckoo call and i'm
mediately taking off boots and stock
ings would find on the great toe o.
the right foot a hair. whose colol
would be that Of the poll OF the
destined lover. Another idea, men
toned by Milton. and persisting til
this day. was that an unmarried man
or maid would remain single for jus,
as many years as the number Of the
cuckoo's calls when first heard in the
spring
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
COMMON WORDS IN ENGLAND
First Thing an Ensilshman Notices
In America 10 That Nobody Says
THANK You"

The most used words In England are
Thank you" says the New York Sun.
1t means anything from yes" and no
to please get OF my hat" When in
doubt always say Thank you"
When you give q servant anything
he says Thank you." and when he
gives you something he says Thank
you" The first thing an Englishman
notices when he comes to America ID
that nobody says Thank you"
He gives the taxi driver "thrippence'
and then misses his favorite Thanh
you" At least what the taxi driver
says doesn't sound like Thank you
When you reach France, however
you may relapse into all your little
home comforts. You may pick your
teeth and manicure your nails in q
restaurant, and you can eat anything
you like with your fingers. You may
omit your daily tub and patronize the
''parfumerie."
But If you wish to be gentleman
you must wear smart clothes, smart
clothes consisting chiefly of gayly col
ored waistcoats. socks and ties.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
PQbRQYMfS

A sick hen is never paying invest
ment.
Dry coops are cheaper than sicl
chicks.
For the egg eating habit try darken'
ing the nests.
Little and often is a good feeding
rule for chicks.
Poultry success depends more on
condition than on breed.
Crossing breeds is step backward
in the chicken business.
If chickens are worth raising at all
they are worth raising we'll.
1t Is better to cut chickens head
off than to let him eat it off.
Sell. kill or confine all male birds
when the Matching season is over.
Overheating is responsible for more
incubator troubles than undertaking.
Disinfecting the incubator between
matches is a precaution worth taking.
Feed the little chicks what they
need. not what you happen to have
on hand.
Don't forget to have a row of sun
flowers; the seeds are excellent for
poultry.
Remember that water glass solution
will keep this summers eggs until
they double in price.
A half pint of carbonic acid in two
gallons Of water makes a good disin
fectant for any purpose.
Removing the cause of disease is
more satisfactory all around than doc
toring the chicken afterward
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-05-08
PAPER POT IS INEXPENSIVE
cessfuIly Serves Many Purposes
In Starting Seeds.

Here is little device. SO inexpen.
sive and SO easily made. and which
successfully serves 80 many purposes
in starting seeds and plants. that
every one should avail himself of its
help.
Take a piece Of stiff paper (not
necessarily cardboard) and on 1t draw
two circles one within the other; the
outer circle should be six inches ra.
dius, and the inner one three. Cut
out the portion Of paper inside the
smaller circle. and trim to the line
of the outer circle. thus having q
shape like a doughnut Cut this
round piece Of paper into three equal
arcs Tor 1t may be halved for large