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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
The South Will Owe Much
to the Panama Canal
Therefore the South Should NOT Overlook Golden ounor
tunity to Bring It's Marvellous Possibilities Attention
of the World at the San Francisco Exposition 1916

AS as has been the material progress of f
South since the close of the Civil its record of supreme
prosperity is yet be written.
From prostration and poverty and the awful aftermath d
reconstruction the South has ourneyed far but orne w
has led only to the borerand of the Souhs ultimate estate
Presently the opening of will be an accom-
phed fact and when the worlds business adjusted itself
to that remarkable achievements the South will be pbaps
its greatest beneficiary
Today the Southern manufacture than half tn,
they Five years after the opened III,
South will manufacture ali of its crop will ship thai
manufactured crop to all the world and the shipping will h
routed through the South's ports.
With the pending development of the Souths water
waysfor it is nconceivable Democratic administration
in Washington will hesitate TO the everahfu South all
the helping hand she needs IN that respecthe South with
Panama canal at her door, will have advantage freight
rates and quicness of transportation that be rreachng
and tremendously satisfactory
And as the manufacture of cotton is taken more and
more surely by the triumphant South will the manufacturing
of all her other products apac play part in max
ing the South the richest land and the happe land under the
For fifty years South like an ambitious athlete has
been in ranng-ivng frugaly, denying herself keep
ing regular hours both play cutiyatne Opt
msm-for the great battle ahead
Anticipating the day when the United assume
ITS unqueshoned place world power the ready
to take that measure Of commercial and material leadership
eventually must be conceded o her
The South should emphasize its understanding apprea
ton OF the opening OF the canal by making itself great
III the forthcoming Panama exposition Francisco will
overlook important point negIects to play com
handing part in that international show.
The South should impress itself that visitors moi
only from abroad but from home inevitably will ey
position mindful, above all things Of paramount importance
of Georgia Alabama Mississippi North and Caroline
Louisiana Florida Texas and all the Southern states the
worlds enterprise. and its significance opening. of the
Panama canal
The exposition years ahead Whatever is done
there must be delay Whatever been started must
pushed trelessly and with ever increasing energy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
Plenty of Room on This Old Planet
BY GARRETT P. SERVISS.
BY WTNSOR NI'CAY.

have been in our so-caTed con
quest of the earth. Like children,
we have only taken what we could
get without effort. on the chart
YOU will see a few elongated dark
spots, following the gree rtver val
leys, which indicate r. IRE men
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09

black on the population chart. The
other notable clusters of human
bees are scattered in little specks
over Europe.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
Increase in Population.


The soil of the river valleys is
rich and ready to pour out it's vege-
table treasures, and therefore men
have crowded into them. But look
at what has been done in the past
few years in some Of the so-called
desert regions of our great Western
country and you win need no fur
Their demonstration Of the fact that
il only requires the application of
brains in order to make the earth
almost anywhere bloom with life.
Our population in 1910 was about
91.000,000, living on an area of s.
100000 square miles, an average OF
between % and &c human beings to
the square mile. There can not be
the slightest doubt that this could
be increased to an average Of 200
to the square mile, making & pop
ulation for the United States of
more than 700,000,00O Very likely
this could be increased to a thou
sand millions with the aid Of mod
ern science.
The vast continent of Africa.
with an area of more than 12.O00.-
600 square miles, certainly does not
contain more than 15O.000,0O0 in
habitants, an average of less than
thirteen to the square mile. Yet at
least half of Africa is very fertile.
and even the Sahara desert pos
al, q
tility, only awaiting development. 1t
is probable that Africa could main
tain more than thousand million
Of people, If 1t were thoroughly civ
ilized China. with 4,277,000 square
miles. supports 100000, 600 people.
and India, with I,773,O00 square
miles. has 315,o0000o inhabitants
Not Being overpopulated.
South America covers 1000. 200
square miles and contains. say. 40
100000 people, an average not much
above six to the square mile. II is
rich enough to have at least So
100000.
No. the earth is not being over
populated. But some people are
grabbing TOO much.
In Denmark the peasant farm
erS now own three fourths of the
farms. while the number OF small
farms there is constantly increas-
ing In the United States, in 1910.
there we're 6,36L5o2 farms, only g..
354SsI OF which were entirely
owned by the men who worked
them rh, people of Denmark are
setting an Namu'e thar we might
we'll follow
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09
Good Common Sense From
Good Governor

Government Ownership VIII Solve Many ProblemsMos I'M
portant of ALL Will Make People Interest Themselves in
Their Government.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09

II ESSlMIST S-perSons who see
only the worst side of every
thing-often talk of the over
peopling of the earth. They think
that it is getting crowded, and look
upon wars, famines and decreasing
birth rates AS provideutlal devices
for preventing men and women
from becoming too numerous and
making things uncomfortable for
the chosen few who like to own a
hundred thousand acres apiece TO
be laid out in private parks and
preserves. They are like the Scotch
laird who discouraged large fami-
lies among his tenants because he
feared that too many human beings
would interfere with his game and
spoil his shooting According to
these persons. there is a growing
danger that before long millions of
human beings viii be literally
crowded off the earth because IL
win be iuconveujent to make room
for them
IN truth. however there is plenty
of room ON the earth, and the great
mother could easily maintain ten
times as many children as she now
possesses
10000 Years From Now.
No doubt the world is getting a
little crowded in small spots. but
il we look at it as a whole We see
That the centers Of population are
only like a few anthuls scattered
over a vast field. most Of which is
unoecupied
Ii would be a disgrace to man
KIM &C. ten thousand years from
now. q single human being should
perish from lack OF sufficient susie
nance furnished by the earth 10
support it's inhabitants
The 'auu surface of the globe
covers over 100000 square miles.
According 10 the ceusu~es and esti-
mates MAD, u 1910. Cd contains
nearly oooouU.ooo Inhabitants. am
average Of 10 10 the square mile.
Leaving out NJ account the noun
taiue. tine deserts and the ice-cov-
cred LAMBS about the poles. there
must Doe at least 30ooo.ooQ square
miles capable Of supporting a dense
population. especially with the aid
Of modern scientific methods and
modern machinery for the culdva-
ton of the soil II the whole So
100000 square miles could be made
10 sustain a population as dense as
that of Belgium. the earth would
have about eo000,000.O00 iuhabi-
tlnts. If the average density were
only zoo TO the square mile. in
stead of $3.50 us In Belgium tho
total population would Doe 5000 o0
1900
u.. rpuuuuu .
shows rav SIMPLE children $50
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-09

Governor Foss of Massachusetts in his inaugural address talk
ed about ownership Of railroads. and talked Well
Here a few of the things he said:
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-06-12
Fairgrounds Promote Chil
dren's Health and Morals
By MRS. KATE cANNEITWEuS

much pleasant phraseoy and many mild pedagogical
cerning the educational value of play that its value gets
estimated As with everything the worth of Fairgrounds depends
upon their management Neither Fairgrounds by themselves indus
trial schools going create original ability make character though
that they largely revaze dwared minds morals very
evident
The whole playground is the declaration of the chs
bill of rights but reform movement it will probably present many
fads panac cuals When bndman buff is "ducationay
recommended tending develop the of hearing and ou the
genuine lover of play for the sake of unadud fun grants the
tendency true but wishes that there Of play which
was just fun.
Play is nowadays anazed and made subject of social
research and much pedagogical red applied its functions that
there fear lest the fre trammed play Of childhood may guided
solely along moral issues the sentimental kindergarten and end
like weakening chds power sedemnaon Fairgrounds
be made too polite and parental But certainly school
helpful aduncts them and much needed merely
the promuous handling Of ropes and Health and morals will
better in the for personal achievements just because is
recognized that Fairgrounds much matter of necessity
hoolrooms and that the moral value of clean SPORT playing
fair etc, affects character ultimately politics? Only much directed
play organized game fnca supervision may develop the
ability fight ones way the world by courteous aggesivene
The dangers Of the playground movement of though
import They lie O in the large expenditure they entail for organized
supervised play" COSTLY and foges that the play innate
somewhat left to take ITSELF W in subcng the child
of him and his health instead of his taking himself
or of the state
Yet such possible dangers realized and they be avode
be ouankd by the direct values of the Playground their
outdoor atmospheric (2) in their clean sport ck; ( in the
and bodily health and agility they deveop N in the cdrens
recognition Of themselves potential factors in the community
the perspective they get of civic
worth as dependent upon their health hx-z
and morals. ~S~ s/e~'''Ie~s "~>>~
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Juvenile Altruism.

Little Paul came in to ask his
mother II Alfred and he might each
have cooky. His mother purposelv
gave him two of different sizes. In.
terested as to which Paul would give
his guest, she stepped to the door just
In time to see Paul give the smaller
cake to his playmate.
why, Paul. she called, don't you
know that you should have kept that
one YOURSELF"
Yes, know" was the nonchalant
reply. But, you see, I was afraid
that II | gave Alfred the biggest one
he might get sicki"
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Housework Is Logical
Employment for Girls
ByH.S. PIERCE, Ok Park, III.

maons who have need help their homes and their requirements
not exacng than those Of the store factory They board
and and much opportunity advance offered bust
and vice when there nnumebe opportunities hand good
wel-paid positions with board and assured
After ALL houewor the logical work for girl and especially
who has had limited educational advantages special training
line of work. 1t is logical because every girl hopes day
have home Of her and that very hope should have the substantial
backing of capaby the domestic requirements 1t not fair
who expected support the home for to be unable
unwilling to do her share She should be every better manager
than he prov for much of the happiness of the home depends
the womans ability to run her affairs wse economical
In doing ouework the girl becomes thoroughly experienced in the
important features housekeeping and her position thus guarantees
pon and permanent benefit temporary because provides good
living and permanent because her work develops per her
the requirements that her future husband and home have right demand
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HuER1A TIRES OF HIS JOB?

General Huerta is chafng under
restraint imposed by the duties and
ceremonies Of his ONCE as president
Some of his old friends In the army
will not be surprised II he throws on
the tri.colored band and again dons
the military uniform. 1t Is said that
the president. not satisfied with the
progress being made against the revo'
lutionists, Is considering seriously the
resignation Of his office that he may
direct the campaign personally.
That the army has not made any
ereat advancement In restoring peace
Il evident.
II am not q man Of governmental
affairs" said Huerta In an impromptu
after-dinner speech. II am soldier.
and every time that I see body OF
men entraining I long to go with them
into the field"
Who would take Huerta's place as
provisional president Is a matter OF
speculation. His inability to hnd a
man who would satisfy the people
and display the requisite executive ab
tisrprasident from abandoning the pa
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-06-12
SAYS INDIANS NOT A VANISHING RACE

That the American Indians are a
vanishing race has frequently been
asserted Of late. In only one sense is
this true, according to statistics. As a
race proper, the Indians are asslmilat.
ing the ideas, teachings and mode OF
life Of the white man and 30 losing
their identity, but as a matter Of fact
they are Increasing in numbers. are
more prosperous, healthier as result
of education in sanitation. more indus
trious than they have ever been be-
fore and are better cared for by the
government, through the Office Of In.
dian affairs, than at any time in the
history Of the red man In the United
States.
Acting Commissioner of Indian Az
fairs Abbott speaking Of the Indian
situation says:
"The Indian race is vanishing only
in the sense that modern standards
and habits Of civilization are displac.
ing those Of a former day and apply
ing those qualities In the Indian, al.
ways virile. noble and worthy, to the I
"The work Of the Indian bureau Il
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Proper and Safe Manner
Of Crossing Street
ByH. J. Dunnerwonhy. colosne. Germany

and exercises the ordinary precautions Just note that vehicles going north
Michigan Chicago all keep the right side of the street
that those going the opposite direction keep to the left side
Now suppose you from the east the west side of tho
street Front the southwest and the middle Of the street.
need look behind you for vehicle will from that direction
When the middle reached front to the northwest and
By doing this always the machine in front of and
have your attention distracted by trying to avoid vehicles behind o
none will assai you from that direction.
These rules charm in London the most crowded
and If followed no one need be
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Still One Ahead.

Donald was only 4, and the height
of his ambition was to own a red
wagon. One day he came in from play
and burst into storm of tears.
Mamma, mamma, Johnnie Bakers
dot red wagon-a dreat bid one"
Mamma comforted him as best she
could, and Donald soon went off to
play again. The next day Johnnie
passed the house with his red wagon
and Donald, looking up, said vlndic'
lively: ....
81 dess Johnnie Baker hasn't dot a
gran'ma up in heaven, anyway"
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n Does Tight Fitting
= Skirt Benefit Woman?
By Harold Heating. Patsburgh. Pa.

confined that stepping knee draws her skirt tight about the oher
Apparently boys and girls developing wrong moral perse
tive by reason Of prevailing ideas believe that the
exhibition garments much in evidence inspire respect for the
look with respect and admiration for wearing clothes
that her body without showing accurately its outlines
the opinion Of the normal morally clean that the person
Of sacred to be exposed to the public gaze
Woman surely does not expect by undue display Of herself aid
in acquiring sef-conro.
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A Memory,

"Caruso's bones are musical" says
an English doctor; "if you tap one OF
his knuckles 1t gives out higher
pitched and more resonant tone than
those Of the average person" Far be
1t from a layman's thought to dispute
the word Of an eminent medical au
thority, but from our school days we
have lively recollections of tap on
the knuckles resulting in tones that
for high pitch and resonance woult
beat any that Caruso ever uttered
New York Sun.
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AT 70 MAYOR BECOMES STUDENT AGAIN

A picturesque white-haired gentle
man Of the old school" stepped buoy
antly from a train at Madison, Wis,
few days ago.
He was Mayor Rudolph Blanken'
burg Of Philadelphia, scholar, patriot
and philanthropist, and he, with q
party OF 100 easterners, went there to
take special course in civic govern
ment.
The venerable Quaker made an i'm
pressive figure in his flowing beard
and frock coat. His eyes, undimmed
by age, shone with the eagerness OF
youth.
Never too old to learn" was his
CHEEKY announcement. Think Of It
going to school at my age" And he
laughed heartily at the idea Of becom-
ing a schoolboy at the age Of seventy.
The party, which made the pilgrim
age under the auspices Of the City
club Of Philadelphia, regards Madison
as q sort Of new world Athens. They
took a three-day course In advanced
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Solving a Problem In Arithmetic.

Solving Problem In Arithmetic.
Little Marion was busy with her
home work" After great many
perplexed frowns and much nibbling
at her pencil she looked up and said:
THE only answer that can get to
this example is five and three-fourths
horses. DO you 'spose that is right,
mamma?"
well, don't know" answered her
mother cautiously. ut sounds rather
queer"
A long pause; then the small arith-
metician's face lit up with a smile.
"Oh, / know" she cried. "I'll reduce
the three.fourths horses to colts"
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-06-12
CARES LITTLE FOR FoRMALITIEs

The American agricultural commits
sion which visited Rome recently took
away a lasting remembrance Of at
least two very prominent men met
while there. namely, King Victor
Emmanuel and Signor Luzzatti. the
former minister Of finance and agri-
culture and once president Of the
cabinet.
OF the commissions experience with
King Victor story is now being told
which, besides throwing more light on
the kings democratic ideas and disre-
gard for etiquette. also explains why
the delegates were SO pleased with
the reception at which the king and
Queen Elena were present.
According to the story, on leaving
America many members Of the com.
mission little thought they would come
in contact with crowned heads OF sew.
eral European countries and failed TO
bring along evening dress suits. Prince
Alberts. cutaways and striped trous-
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civics, and returned with the very lat

with latest ideas on the problems OF municipal
government
women including Bankenburg In the party
philosopher Bankenburg Il am travelling ar
learning Here disciples who have come sit at the
these has to be
give Philadelphia the latest Improvement
Bankenbug elected chief executive Of the Quaker city on an
prominent in the field Of
improvement business the 7Os In order to devote
andm beterment of Philadelphia"
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Nz E"~4x MSM

For the girl who cannot
support herself decently on
her wages, there lies a hap
py solution of her difficult
ties in housework. All
around her are hundreds
and possibly thousands Of
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Poison Oak or lvy POISONING

Poison Oak or Ivy Poisoning
is quickly relieved by bathing the af.
fected parts in a solution of two tea.
spoonfuls of Tyree's Antiseptic Pow
der to pint of water. 25c. at all
druggists or sample sent free by J. 8.
Tyree, Washington, D. C.-Adv.
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I'D Homjnem,

Man with the Bulbous Nose-One
or two baths week, l tell you, are
about all a busy man has time to
take.
Man with the Bullying Brow-How
do you know?
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The Amateur Gardener.

"A successful garden depends very
much on the selection of Seeds" said
the man who was reading catalogue.
Yes; and still more on the selec-
tion of an intelligent and industrious
hired man."
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happened commissions presentation to the king
and afternoon delegates informed
Ambassador orn they
the had evening clothes with them
king Intimately decided to inform his
majesty delegates plight and the kings answe was
oBen tell them come even In walking coats know
they enjoy themselves Besides little
formaliies"
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DO the tight-ftting skirt
and general form display
ing garments at present
worn by woman really add
to her health or conven-
fence? Has sho greater
freedom in walking when go
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-06-12

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-06-12

The dollar that does a man the most
good represents several drops of per
spiration. H
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-06-12

To keep from being run
over by automobiles and
other vehicles bothers
many people who have to
cross streets crowded b,
such vehicles. 1t is an easy
thing if one knows how
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1t goes without saying
that the ultimate value Of
Fairgrounds can best be de-
termined by the morals and
health Of the children of the
rising generation, for the
subject is surrounded by so
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-06-12

Ten smiles for n nickel. Always buy Red
Cross Bag Blue; have beautiful clear white
clothes. Adv.
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Nothing Like II.

"Is your doctor an eclectic in his
practice?"
mo; he's a teetotaler."
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When misfortune overtakes a hust.
Ter 1t has to go some.
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Some men never recognize an OPP
portunity unless it is labeled.
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Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
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and display requisite executive ability what prevent Mex0os SOL
: 1ierpresideu from abandoning the palacA
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-21
F. RANGE IN LIVERPOOL COTTON.
utuTeS OpeDed aa SN-
VEVITtU
Onaninr
HAYWARD & cLARk's
DAILY COTTON LETTER

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 21.-Liverpool
selling" '' 81 "euee
London news is also more optimistic
saying Turkey seems to be weakenine and
inclined to make further concessions.
RUSSIA is forcing Turkey to give in their
Lnreats or attacking her Asiatic posses
sIohs. information was received Yester-
houses, particularly Dallas. to the effect
una foreign demand has broadened ma
terlaIly on the decline, that lower nriced
heaged holdings had been pretty well sold
~ anu uhhedged holdings were not avail
aDle at the decline. Japan is reported as
eager bidder for low grades, causing a
SUN advance in the basis for low grades
mis- favorable spot news further
strengthened the opinion in favor of a
reaction and our market scored an adj
vance of II points around the opening
March selling to 1910. 1t will be noticed
that Marfch here and in New York which
only a few days ago were nearly 30 points
apart Srp are now trading almost at par.
expected natural tightness in this position.
owing to the preponderanCe of professional
long interest there in March which can
only liquidate slowly
The market held the gain well and
shoWed a tendency to advance further
New York wires show a change to the huh
slde, reporting MCFadden, Weld and
craig buying. An important change in
me spot situation is that the trade has
absorbed hedged cotton which followed the
decline and demand is now facing the in
dependent, strong and free holders There
Is undoubtedly more inquiry here but hid
prices are below offerings and these are
comparatively light The census viii he
published Thursday at 9 a. m, our time
The trade looks for about 100 900 for the
period and a total of 1000 900 ginned IN
January Is, comparing with 14,515,745
last year and 1l,253,147 in 1911.