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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
Given Over to Wnmnn

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
y ALBANY, Ca, Nov. 3.-The activities
of the Albany Y. NJ. c. A. have been
widnened to include swimming and
gymnasium classes for ladies during
morning hours two days each week.
During these periods the Y. NJ. c. A.
swimming pools, gymnasium, showers,
etc, are turne dover to the ladies, a
large number of whom have Joined the
various classes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
Winter Eggs-Sure

Any poultry raiser can easily double his
profits by doubling the egg production Of his
hens. scientific tonic has been discovered
that revitalizes the flock and makes hens work
all the time. TIE tonic is called ''MOre Eggs"
Give your hens few cents worth of More
Eggs and you will be amazed and delighted
with results. A dollars worth of More Eggs"
will double this years production Of eggs, so
if you wish to try this great profit-maker, write
e. ]. Refer, poultry expert, 515s Refer
bldg Kansas City, NO., who will send you
seasons supply of "More Eggs" Tonic for S1.OO
(prepaid.) So confident is Mr.. Refer of the
results that a million-dollar bank guarantees If
you are not absolutely satisfied your dollar
will be returned on request and the 'More
Eggs cost you nothing. Send a dollar today
or ask Mr.. Refer for his Free Poultry boo,
that tells the experience of a man who ha
made a fortune out of poultry.-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
ECONOMY IN WOOL SOCKS FOR And they mi
SOLDIERS. things muS

and they are mixed IN OtTVdHLes IHTee
things too much and three things too
little
Impudence speaks much and knows
but little of the necessary amenities of
daily human life-and Silly talk is twin
brother to impudence-in hurtfulness.
Foolish vanity is eager to spend much
and will have but little in the long run
and to no good purpose. Vain curiosity
gets easily mixed with unhealthy gossip
and works to a disadvantage, in social
life and in domestic happiness.
If it read the other way it would work
better.
LIST. Know much and speak but little.
I'd Have much and waste but little.
3d. Be worth much and presume but
little
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06

scanty stock of foodstuffs portioned
out. and we were refugees, struggling
to get sufficient for man and beast to
eat. If this war continues long-the
method of taxation on necessities-is
also likely to be changed. The extra
stamps are all necessities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
Florence. Ala. R. r. d. No. s. Boz II.

Dear Aunt Julia: Here I am as promised
20 tell you something OF my visit TO California.
We visited in Fresno county, from December
till May 81, 1914. We took New Years din
with the Japs my uncles ranch. We
visited my grandmas people in and around
Stockton, two weeks. While there q cousin took
US TO the big trees IN his Overland. We went
In the dancing hall that built on a stump.
some trees have a circumference Of 100 feet at
the base, and 200 feet above the ground. The
anes are not larger than a walnut. We went
20 some Of the most interesting places of San
Francisco. Prom there on a camping trip TO
General Grant national park In the Sierra Ne
vada mountain. We kids had a grand time
The answer TO Lena Turner'S riddle is L
/ Aunt Julia coming with a hickory SO
I'd better run. Best love.
AUDREY wEsTBRooR.
Woodstock, Ga. Route l.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
Just as it helped these
GirlhOOd.

Taunton, Mass" had pains in both sides and
every month had to stay at home from work and
suffer long time. One day woman came to our
house and asked my mother why was suffering.
Mother told her that 1 suffered every month and
she said, why don't you buy bottle of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound My mother
bought it and the next month / was so we'll that l
worked all the month without staying at home
day. l am in good health now, and have told lots
of girls about it."-Miss CLARICE NORM p Rus
sell St., Taunton, Mass.
If all young women who are not well could see in
our library the great file of letters like above they
would be convinced our medicine would help them.
The great number of unsolicited lett'
that it is elaine
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06

Dear Aunt Julia: VIII you please make
room for Georgia girl 70 Join your happy band 7
As this Is my first letter hope IL will escape
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: l have often
thourht / would write 70 the corner. but was
Hfra-5 uS letter wOusd be devoured By TIE
wustebasket. ! 90 20 school, am In the fifth
Grade.
Aunt julia said TO plant garden. How many
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
Change of Life

Lowell, Mass-"For the last three years
have been troubled with the Change of Life
and the bad feelings common at that time. !
was in a very nervous condition, with head
aches and pain a good deal of the time so
was unfit to do my work. A friend asked me
to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, which | did, and it has helped me in
every way | am not nearly. SO nervous, no
headache or pain. must say that Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is, the best
remedy any sick woman can take."-Mrs Margaret
Quinn Rear 259 Worthen ST., Lowell, Mass
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
Fewer and Better Babies

THE best book ever written on Birth Control.
guide 10 married happiness. Price 81, Ameri-
can Sales Co.. Box 500. Atlanta, Ga.-(Adytl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
WOnanhOOd.

Miller's Falls, Mass Doctors said / had dis
placement very badly and would have to have
an operation. had soreness in both sides and
pulling sensation in my right side. / could not
do much work the pain was so bad. l was also
troubled with irregularity and other weaknesses.
My blood was poor We had been married four
years and had no children. After using Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Puri-
fer became well and strong and was saved from
an operation. We are now the parents of big
baby girl and praise your remedies to others and
give you permission to publish my letter"-Mrs
JOSEPH GUnBAULT, Jr, Bridge ST., Millers Falls,
Mass.
rs like the above prove that Lydia e.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: win you
please admit a stranger from the dear old state
Of Alabama into your cosy corneri Papa takes
The Journal and / enjoy reading the many
good letters, but I read Aunt Julia's letter
first, as I feel II she writes IL to me.
/ am a girl twenty years old. Am five
feet four inches tall. have light brown hair
and live a farm Of $50 acres and like
farm life fine. Cousins, isn't this war inst
dreadful7 Let all pray that we may have
peace soon. have siI brothers who are dear
to me.
guess I had better close. Now, Auntie, IL
you think this worthy of space, would be
50 glad TO see this In print. Would like
20 correspond with some Of the cousins near
my age. Win answer all letters and cards
received. VIII say goodbye, with love and
best wishes to Aunt Julia and the cousins.
DELLA WRIGHT.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06

like il fine. [ am not going to school now.
but will start soon I'm promoted to the sixth
grade. My birthday is the 25th Of February
which will make me fourteen. How many or
the cousins have my birthday For pets have
three cats and a dog. / have taught my dog to
pray and do many other tricks.
Guess had better bring my letter to a close
hoping to see IL I'm print. Love 70 Aunt Julia
and the cousins. GLADYS FARMER
Tilton, Ca, Box 25.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: I read the
cousins letters and think they just grand.
live in the country, although I prefer the
city. I am taking singing lessons and am go
ing TO learn to play the cornet. / think that's
nice. don't you7 see the couins all describe
themselves; will I. have brown eyes and
dark hair, a little BIT dark. but not too shady.
Hs, ha! will close By asking q riddle. Round
as a biscuit. busy q bee, the prettiest little
thing ever did see.
HELEN WILSON.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06
HoweIs Crossroads. Ala.

Dear Aunt Julia: have been thinking for
quite a while I would ask for admittance in
your circle, but ] afraid ''Mr. Wastebas-
ket'' would get my letter instead Of you. I'm
going to hope he's visiting when this passes.
I am a farm lassie and like farm life fine.
/ believe the country which God made Is more
beautiful than the city, and it is also healthier
than the city.
/ think work is work wherever you find II,
but to work with nature is more inspiring than
Il &c with the most intricate machinery. Ny
letter is getting long. / viii close with
much love and best wishes.
ANNIE MAE NoFFz.
P. S.-wouId like to correspond with some
Of the cousins.
Cross Hill. 8. c.. R. F. d. 1. Box 6.
Dear Aunt Julia: am writing my first
letter to The Journal. Ny papa has just sub
scribed for The Journal, and l like 70 read
the cousins letters.
I live IN the country and like to live in
the country fine. l think country life Is bet
ter than city life. We get more fresh air
out in the country.
How many Of you cousins like to pick cot
toni ! do for one. have been picking
raised some popcorn. Some Of you cousins
come up and we will have some popcorn.
I can ride a bicycle and enjoy riding one
my birthday, January 8.
Aunt Julia. please print this, as II is my
first attempt to write. Goodbye.
RUTH HINsoN.
Monroe. n. O.. R. F. D. No. 8. Boz I6e.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06

Dear Aunt Julia. Here i come knocking at
your door. Please let me in to chat with the
cousins awhile. Ny father takes the dear old
Semi-weekly and we think II is good paper.
Wen, as this IL my first. will describe my
self. I have light hair. brown eyes and light
complexion: live on farm near a little
town Of Pinefield, Ga. What do you cousins
do for pastime. I read and cook. Some OF
you cousins come and stay awhile with me.
Aunt Julia, please don't let that old waste
basket get my letter. VIII close. With lots
and lots Of love to Aunt Julia and cousins, your
new cousins JULIA BUTLER.
piafnffeld Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-11-06

didf I for one. Ny little brother has corn
patch. Mother is member Of United States
food administration. l have three cousins in
training camps. one IL at Camp Gordon, At
lanta. live on a farm Of $50 acres and like
farm life fine. Am twelve years old. We raise
most everything 20 eat VIII ring off by ask
ing the cousins to write 10 me. Your new cousin
EMILY IRENE IRWIN.
Tennessee sRidse. Route ! Box %.
p. S.-Thank you, Aunt Julia, for my CLUB
pin.
Dear Aunt Julia: Please admit another lonely
little South Carolina girl to your happy band
Let me give q description OF myself 1 have
dark hair, brown eyes, fair complexion, am six
teen years old. am five feet two inches tall and
weigh los pounds. I'm a senior In high school
this year. 1 read and do fancy work for pas
time and carry some Of my friends TO ride in
my National H. l want to correspond with the
ceived. Please, cousins, let me hear from you,
cause I'm lonesome. Your coz, -
Ny Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: am back
in school again after a vacation, that lie Il. e.
IL you call work q vacation. / worked In
the New York mills, and made 81 per day.
weaving. that's not bad for little girl sweet
We take a lot Of southern papers and The
Atlanta Journal is one Of our favorites, Mrs:
Felton's pieces and Miss Lizzie o. Thomas and
our dear Aunt Julia, is my choice.
We will soon have snow again then we VIII
have a good time skating and sleighing. We do
not have wagons here In the winter time, all
the hauling IL done with sleighs, We hang on
from school, that Is, when q sleigh comes Gid
ing By we just simply grab IL.
have been 10 New York City once. ] have
also been to Atlanta and Chicago, and ! come
very near being run down By automobiles In
both places. Utica, N. Y, is big enough for
me, about 1o0,o 600.
We attend the Emmanuel Baptist church In
the city, we have noble pastor Rev. A. g.
Brown.
With love TO all and best wishes 10 the
cousins. am sincerely yours,
New York Mills, n. Y. Box se4.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
WOMEN URGE
SUFFRAGE VOTE
FOUR HUNDRED MARCH IN SNOW
AT WASHINGTON; TWENTY
FROM IOWA.

Washington, D.. c., Dec. 12.-Four
hundred women delegates to the annu-
al convention Of the National Woman's
Suffrage association marched to the
capitol in the snow today to present
arguments in favor of the suffrage
amendment which was reported out
yesterday by the house judiciary COM
mittee without recommendation.
The suffragists formed in state del
legations, were received by their re-
spective senators and house members
also attended the state hearings. .
Among the largest delegations were
those from New York and Massacllu-
sets. twenty-five women from Ohio,
one from each congressional district,
were led by Mrs. Harriet Taylor Up
ton. state president. Twenty women
from Iowa were received in Senator
Cummins' office. Mrs. Andreas
LELAND Of Minneapolis headed a dele
cation OF fourteen. Missouri women,
twenty-five in number, met the Mis-
souri, members in Senator Stones Of
flee. Delegates from nineteen other
states also held hearings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
FLAMES WRECK
SHELL FACTORY

Wilmington, Del, Dec. IA terri.
fic bombardment shortly before 8
o'clock this morning, with shells fly
ing in every direction, aroused New
Castle and immediate vicinity, as we'll
as Wilmington and other points, and
soon developed into fire which had
broken out in one of the most danger
Gus sections of the she'll loading
plant OF the Bethlehem Steel com.
pany, about mile below New Castle.
r. N. r. BLOWS UP.
The blaze, which was of unknown
origin, started in the shell loading
house in which were stored 1900
shells loaded with 7. n. T., one of the
most violent of all explosives used in
war. and $4,000 empty shells.
, The fire scarcely had started when
the contents Of the loaded shells be-
gan to fly in every direction.
Theodore Jacobsoc of Harris, N. j..
chief of the guard. was killed, his
head being blown of by one Of the
shells.
AS far as could be learned, no other
persons were seriously hurt.
ikcENDiARlSM SUSPECTED.
The burning building contained A.
GOO shells. all Of which exploded. The
mill where the fire started had been
closed down and had been
used only for storage purposes. The
loss is estimated at 100000.
Incendiarism is suspected by some
persons. No machinery was in opera
ton at the time and there was no fire
in the building.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
.Opp0rtunitD-
BY EDGAR FRANKLIN
Copyright The Frank A. Munsy Co, West Forteh Street.
New York City.
CHAPTER Ix-(continued.)
BY EDGAR FRANKLIN

L
"No.''
why are you not yourself this
morning, Fry?"
What? Because I lost some sleep
last night. l. suppose
"Ah!" Hitchin cried softly. "And
why did you lose some sleep last
night"
Anthony's patience snapped. =
See here, Hitchin!" he cried. Il
like to be polite and hospitab]e as pos
sible but why should l sit here and
answer your foolish questions l can
not see.''
Hobart Hitchin laughed, low, nip
ping sinister laugh that chilled the
nearer without giving clue to the
reason for the chill.
'Shall show you, why it were bet
ter for you to answer, Fry? he purred
moi"
1oh, but I'd better insisted the
crime student. FRY let US 60 back
few hours. You returned last night
about midnight. l think-ffteen or
twenty minutes before the hour?'
Yes.
There was with you young man
named David Pre1tiss?"
"Of course
Then here is the reason for my
qusstions!" cried Hobart Hitchfn, and
his whole personality seemed adame.
Anthony FU. where is, David Prem
ttm3s
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
UNIFORMS FOR
COLLEGE MEN

Cedar Rapids, Dec. 12-Coe COL
lege men will wear uniforms for their
military drill This fact was finally
established last week after the faculty
had passed resolutions recommending
this move on the part of the students,
and the men had in turn voted to
withdraw their former opposition.
The suits will be khaki colored.
similar, but not exactly like the regu-
lar army material. Instead of the
regulation military collar, the coats
will be cut with lapel collar, and will
be made Of cotton. The equipment
as favored by the students includes a
regular army shaped hat, but with no
hat cords of any kind. The puttees'
will be spiral shaped.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
BABY DIES
FROM BURNS
cLAsPiNG iGkiTED CELLULOiD
CONS, LITTLE BOY is
FATALLY BURNED.

Fl Madison. Dec. 12-When his
most cherished possession, a celluloid
comb, took fire from contact with a
heating stove, little Jim Thomas
clasped his treasure in his baby arms.
His clothing ignited.
After ten hours of suffering the
little fellow died from the effects of
his burns at the Sacred Heart hospital
here.
The baby, two and half years old,
was left playing with his comb while
his mother. Mrs. Ray Thomas, stepped
out of the house for few minutes.
Two other children were' also in the
room. Hearing the children scream
ing, Mrs. Thomas hurried back to find
the little boy ,enveloped in flames.
rolling on the floor. He was taken to
the hospital.
According to the story told by the
other two, children the baby touched
his comb to the hot stove. When 1t
began to burn he Rugged it in his
arms and his clothing ignited
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
IS
BLAST s TOLL
Two Hundred Halifax Chill
dren Lose Fathers and
Mothers.

! Halifax, Dec PA revised esti
mate today Of the explosion casualties
reduces the death list to approximate
~ 1900. The known dead total 800
and it is believed that not more than
1000 bodies and perhaps only 900
still lie under the debris of shattered
and burned buildings. The list of vic
Tins is steadily becoming smaller as
relatives are reunited and refugees
who left the city return.
MANY ARE BLINDED.
From 300 to 500 persons are totally
fatherless and motherless, according
ers Investigating the situation.
The Boston relief ship Calvin Aus.
tin entered the harbor today.
The formidable estimates Of casu-
alties made during the hours imme-
diately after the explosion apparently
we're due, it developed today, to the
fact that some Of the bodies were
counted several times. The relief
workers explained that even today's
revised figures are not to be regarded
as final inasmuch as many entire
families were dead, no members being
awe to report such losses
1000 HOUSES LOST.
1t is estimated that 500 houses are
wrecked beyond repair. 500 others
were totally destroyed and another
1000 can be restored to use.
Conditions in the town Of Dart
mouth were particularly distressing
today Some of the inhabitants who
we're injured by the explosion, fire
or tidal wave had not received medi-
cal attention I'D to this morning and
the relief system is being reorganized
so that they may receive necessary aid
at once. In one shelter in Dartmouth
investigators found 300 men, women
and children.
GENERAL FUNERAL FRIDAY.
A general funeral service for all the
dead is to be held Friday Some of
the bodies will rest beside victims of
the Titanic and Bourgoyne disaster
in Fairview cemetery. Others will
occupy so many graves in Camp Hill
cemetery that this burial ground will
be completely filled and will there
after be closed. Z.
The official inquiry into the dis
aster will begin late today. Word
was received from Ottawa today that
the military service council had sus-
pended operations of the Canadian
military draft in the Halifax district
on account of the disaster.
:, It was established definitely today
that seven men were killed on board
the Canadian cruiser Niobe, used as
a training ship, and that six others
of the crew were killed in small boat
near pier.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
AMERICAN SURGEON
7 WOUNDED IN BATTLE

Washington, D. c., Dec. 12.-Gen'
eral Pershing reported today that
First Lieut.. r.. w. Young. medical of.
ficers' reserve corps, attached to Brit.
ish forces, has been severely wounded
in action. His wife lives at McKenny,
Va.
The following deaths from natural
causes were also reported:
Private ]. NJ. Shaw, signal corps,
Columbia Mo; Private ]. A. Morris,
infantry, Fond du Lac, Wis; Corporal
r. c. Evans, infantry, Palmyra, Tenn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
Ohio Governor
Defes Nation,
Setting Coal

~oLUM6us, o, Dec. a.
Gov. James M. Cox went
over the heads Of federal
fuel administration officials today
and has taken the Ohio coal
shortage problem in his own
hands. The first move today was
to order solid trainIoads Of coal
assembled and sent Immediately
to points in the state most SER
iousiy In need Of fuel.
The order Is directly contrary
to instructions of F. c. Baird,
federal fuel administrator, in
charge Of the lakes coal pool,
Cleveland, who refused by long
distance telephone to sanction
such action.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
FEW BURROUGHS
FOR CHRISTMAS

Washington. D. c., Dec. 12.-Men
Of the national army will not be given
Christmas furloughs unless they live
within trolley distance Of their can
comments. the war department has de-
cidsd.
Secretary Baker in All announce.
nept today assigned the harmful ct
feet a general leave would have on
camp discipline and the heavy burden
It would throw upon the railroads as
reasons for the departments action.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
OMAHA RED CROSS
CHALLENGES WORLD

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 12.-Omaha chap
ter of the Red Cross has issued
sweeping challenge to the cities of
the United States on the results of the
Christmas membership drive this
week beginning December II. Forty
thousand members is the goal set for
this city and the local managers prom
Use to show a greater mem beTship
than any other city of Omaha's size
and proportionately greater than any
other city when the drive is COM
pleted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
100000 LABOR
MEN TOSTRIKE
TWIN CITIES UNIONS VOTE TO
QUIT WORK IN SYMPATHY
WITH CARMEN.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 12.-Sey.
eral local unions that have not yet
voted on the question of striking to-
morrow in sympathy with twin city
street car men who are demanding
permission to wear their union but
tons despite ruling to the contrary
by the state public safety commission,
held meetings today to take action
on the matter
RAIL TIEUP THREATENED.
Il was said by local labor leaders
that railroad shops from ST., Paul to
the coast may be closed in the event
OF decision favorable to their plan.
Contracts and wage agreements with
the railroads, they declared, may be
disregarded on the ground that the
constitutional rights Of the labor
unionists are involved in the traction
controversy.
Meantime big industries were maxi
ing plans to meet the tie up threaten
ed by the order for sympathetic
strikes decided upon by representa-
uves of allied unions in the twin
cities. Labor leaders declared that
every effort will be made to maintain
order.
10000 MEN AFFECTED.
Only federal Intervention or revo.
cation of the safety commissions
order, labor leaders intimated, would
be deemed sufficient cause for
resembling the strike order. which,
they declare will affect 10000 men in
the two cities.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-14
NO FEDERAL ACTION.

Washington, =. G. Dec. 12.-Ehorts
OF Minnesota labor leaders here to ef-
feet federal Intervention in the pro-
posed strike at Minneapolis and St.
Paul on Thursday morning so far
have proved unsuccessful. Neither
the war nor labor department has de-
cided to take action, and the yonfer-
-ence between labor men and Samuel
Gompers as chairman of the labor
committee of the council of national
defense, was without tangible results.
The conference, however, is being
continued today