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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-18
A SELIG NEWS

A SELIG NEWS Gives late news of the preparation for Now is the time your country needs YOU See this reel for late events. Coming Friday Vtagraph Blue Ribbon
 "M0NEY MAGIC" Featuring Edith Story and Antonio Moreno
 Joe PaulsOn at the Piano.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-18

MT Floyd Ryus, local agent for the Canadian Pacific Steamship lines, an nounced today that owing to the change in the schedule with the taking of the Charlotte off the Alaska run, the next two trips the steamers from the south will arrive on Friday even- ings instead of Monday as usual, re- turning southbound Wednesday morn ings. The Princess Alice will arrive northbound Friday this week.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-18

Dr. Anna Brown is in receipt of a letter from her son Daniel Brown, who enlisted a short time ago with the 1st Missouri Infantry, and who is now sta toned at Florrisant Mo. Private Brown states that they expect to leave shortly for the Mexican Border or overseas.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-18

Rev. and Mrs. Van Marter and Mrs. Wolters are leaving for Dolomi tomor- row morning for few weeks vacation and will be guests of MT. and Mrs. Eardley during their visit
 J. W. Coke and John Clere of Seattle are guests at the Revilla.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
Girls! Use Lemons!
Make a Bleaching,
Beautifying Cream

The juice of two fresh lemons strained
into bottle containing three ounces of
orchard white makes a whole quarter
pint of the most remarkable lemon skin
beautifer at about the cost one must
pay for a small jar of the ordinary cold
creams. Care should be taken to strain
the lemon juice through "a fine cloth so
no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion
will keep fresh for months Every
woman knows that lemon juice is used
TO bleach and remove such blemishes as
freckles. sallowness and tan and is the
ideal skin softener. smoothener and
heautifier
Just try it, Get three ounces of
orchard white at any pharmacy and two
lemons from the grocer and make up a
quarter pint Of this sweetly fragrant
lemon lotion and massage it daily into
the face, neck, arms and hands. 1t nat
urally should help to soften, freshen,
bleach and bring out the roses and
beauty of any skin. IT is simply mar
velous to smoother rough, red hands
(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
INTERESTED IN FLORIDA.

/ have made three different trips 10
Florida in three different years. and
the opportunities of Florida appeal to
me more and more after each successive
visit. l find particular interest in west
Florida, with Tampa and st. Peters
burg.
The freezes in 1890 and 1900 made a
great many people go westward from
the orange-bearing sections, and the
blizzard of 1917 that l experienced in
Tampa gives assurance that the agri-
culturists of Florida will practice di-
Versified farming in that locality, as
a protection from severe disasters from
cold. Young orange trees were killed
outright, also quava bushes, and the
mercury went down to 20 at Daytona-
lam satisfied that Cuba is going to
become a winter resort for many peo-
pie who experienced the cold in 1917,
where Florida houses and hotels had
so few fireplaces and steam furnaces.
The northern people, in getting away
from excessive and protracted cold
weather, will continue southwark to
find it.
And the tourists in Havana in Feb
ruary, 1917, were wearing overcoats!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
SEE If THE CHILD'S
TONGUE IS COATED
If cross, feveriSh, ConStipated,
give "CalifOrnia Syrup of
Figs"

Look al the tongue. Mother! If coated.
II is a sure sign that your little ones
stomach. liver and bowels need a gentle,
thorough cleansing at once
When peevish. cross. listless, pale,
doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or act natur-
ally. or is feverish, stomach sour. breath
bad. has stomachache. sore throat.
diarrhoea. fun OF cold, give a teaspoonful
Of California Syrup of Figs" and in a
few hours all the foul, cOnstipated
waste. undigested food and sour bile
gently moves out OF it's little bowels
without gripping. and you have well.
playful child again
You needn't coax sick children 10 take
this harmless fruit laxative;" they love
its delicious taste, and il always makes
them feel splendid
Ask your druggist for a SO-cent bottle
OF California Syrup Of Figs" which
has directions for babies. children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware. OF cOunterfeits sold here.
To be sure you get the genuine, ask TO
see that il il made by California Fig
syrup Company" Refuse any other kind
with contempt--tAdVtl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
CHAPTER y.


7 y the letter refusing to lend us
money father had said:
"A man who has had Roberts
advantages and can't earn a living
doesn't deserve to get long At his age
and without a college education | was
making $4,000 a year. But / worked
and he'll have to work too"
That my mother helped my father by
her trust and faith i'm him, by her IN
complaining love and her helpfulness,
no one had ever told me- Had they
might have seen where /, too, could
have helped-instead of hindering, as
did.
Fathers letter rsnkled. Was there
something radically wrong with Rob-
ert? He was ambitious; he told me
he was doing all possible TO get clients.
Yet he had not made our expenses a
single month since we had been married.
That the expenses were out of all pro-
portion and that 1t was my fault never
occurred to me.
Have you paid those bills. Mar
garet," he asked.
NO; not yet"
Please draw some money and do so
at once. My credit must not be uues-
toned. / hope soon to be where l shall
neither be obliged to borrow OF you nor
discuss these matters with You. It's not
pleasant" in his most severe manner
When Robert spoke in that cold de-
tached manner l was almost afraid of
him. | knew he was dspleased with
the way | managed the house ever since
we hand been married, but this time 1 felt
too aggrieved TO rebel. II was my mon
ey, yet he hated TO discuss it with me.
| never dreamed that just because IL was
my money was the reason Robert felt
as he did
Robert had again requested nae 10 re-
turn Mrs. Mulhany's call. l could not
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
BABY WEEK WILL BE
OBSERVED AT COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS, Ga, March 31.-The first
week in Nav is to be observed in Co
lumbus as Baby Week" according TO
announcement just made by the Fedora
ton of Women's clubs. and the occasion
is to be made a notable one here, the
plans being quite extensive.
The program is vet incomplete, but
il includes many interesting features al
ready. Among these will be two days
devoted to the mothers of the communi-
ty. Important topics to be discussed
will include birth registrations and the
need of milk stations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
Women's Federation
VIII Aid Red Cross
In Event of War

CHICAGO, March 31.-The General
Federation of Woman's Clubs of the
United States, through it's officers and
executive committee, today offered the
cooperation of it's organization to the
national organization of the Red Cross
In the event of war, according to an
nouncement made by Mrs. Francis d.
Everett, of Highland Park, ILL.,, cor
responding secretary of the federation.
The General Federation Of Women's
Clubs of the United States is said to
have a membership of 100000. Mrs.
Evans Cowles, of Los Angeles, is pres
ident.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
Boston and Cleveland.

Louis. Boston and Cleveland.
In Georgia, Savannah was the biggest
liquor city until lately. The reforma-
lion in Savannah seems to be most re-
markable. When Georgia goes bone-dry
the fight will center about getting the
police to catch the viOlators and the
courts to convict them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt JaIis- II seems that there are
not many ''active pins IN Mississippi Here :
hopiAg that this will be among the faithful
few
like most % the writers. I live IN the eoun-
Try. and love Il. s'Im a blonde" Have three
brothers and three sisters. beginning with the
oldest % each. I will tell yOu their names
The boys are. Chester. Clifton and Cecil; girls.
Joe. Eva and Grace I am The oldest Graee
Is two years old. Guess nv sge-" ! viii
write a little piece 81 poetry. hope you sll will
like "a.
Always prove true % others.
Let kindness - your aim
Let not your passions rule you,
Ard roo will hsrhor fame
Never trespsss ones feelings
Put i'll temptations away.
Forgive your enemies sayings,
or you'll never win the day
save god will for your motto.
True % all friends be.
Every SIN ts recorded.
Remember these words from ne.
Dou't you all think Il would Be nice for rs
20 have = motto for this column ] do and
have IL appear al the top OF Our letters sup
pose I suggest one. II Aunt Julia likes IL she
nav use Il. I'm sure all the girls snd boys
will II f. Just what Aunt Julia's letter box
IS for TO make lonely moment merry.
VIII write again soon. With many good
wishes fer our success snd happiness. an.
Your loving niece
ERETTA NAE WILLIAMS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
British Steamer Sunk

LONDON, March Sd-The British
steamship Alnwick Castle has been tor
pedoed in the Atlantic ocean. Some per-
sons are reported dead and others arc
missing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: How nice Il
is Of Aunt Julia TO step Ia and make The Journal
the grandest paper In the south, You know,
Aunt Julia, we think no paper or magazine Is
complete without a corner for I'VE kids | am
from the southern part Of Alabama. We raise
corn. beans, oats. vegetables and a little cotton
Quite a lot Of hogs and cows are now being
raised. Ny sisters and | are raising hogs;
in fact, a number OF the girls here are IN the
hog business. We also raise chickens and
flowers. The recent freeze killed most OF our
flowers. Some Of the roses are killed nearly to
the ground. How many Of you cousins Ike to
read good lteratureT ] sure enjoy a good book
and have read quite q number. Also enjoy
reading newsps pers and magazines. ] think the
stories Ia The Journal real nice.
/ am a medium sized blonde, not quite nine
teen and In the ninth grade in school. Although
am not going to school now. We live in the
backwOOds, so far from = school. We have to
board or live In town 10 attend school.
Would be delighted TO hear from any OF the
cousins who would care 20 write 10 a farmer girl.
Barlsnd, Ala. HATTIE NAE WILLIAMS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
rs FOR TIT NQtfMl
Yd??lly,o'?e!:;lj{Jifsj5iifS:3IB;saA

Pear Aunt Julia: We have been taking The
Journal for some time enjoy reading the
letters very much. Have just gotten back
from fishing.
How MANY Of the cousins like 70 fish? I am
thirteen years old: weigh one hundred and five
pounds: have light. curly hair snd blue eyes.
am IN the seventh grade. and sm fond or
music and like reading very mach. Have been
keeping M with ''Dinia Of the Great Game. y
Think IL is real good. I have two pets, little
dog named SnOokum and a kitty, Boots
live on a farm now. but have lived in town all
nv Wfe excepting three years. Had rather
live In town. as they have better schools. For
fear nv letter Is too long. will hush. Please
don't let this reach the wastehasket. as ] want
70 Syrnrfxe mother and daddy. Lovingly.
DOROTHY RUTH WILLIAMSON.
Chandler Strings Als.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt Julia: | want 20 join your happy
hand Of boys and girls. My father takes the
dear old Semi-Weekly Journal. ! enjoy reading
Diana Of the Great Game and the other
story. Guess some OF you girls and boys reaG
them. I also enjoy Aunt Lizzie o. Thomas
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03
A sEAuTIruL POEM.

BEAUTIFUL POEM.
The poem purports to relate the eX-
perience Of six souls. who give the cause
which led them forth to the battle field:
FIRST SOUL
l was a peasant of the Polish plain;
l left my pillow because the message
ran:
Russia, in danger, needed every man
To save her from the Teuton; and was
l gave my life for freedom-this
For those who bade me fight had told
me 50.
SECOND SOUL
| was a Tyrolese, a mountaineer;
| gladly left my mountain home to
right
Against the brutal, treacherous Mus
covite;
And died in Poland, on a Cossack smear.
gave my life for freedom-this L
For those who babe me fight had told
me so.
THIRD SOUL
/ worked in Lyons at my weaver's loom.
When suddenly the Prussian despot
hurled
His felon blow at France and at the
world
Then ! went forth to Belgium and my
doom.
gave my life for freedom-this
know,
For those who babe me fight had ,old
me so.
FOURTH SOUL
/ owned a vineyard by the wooden Main,
Until the Fatherland, begirt by foes.
Lusting her downfall, called me, and l
rose
Swift to the call-and died in fair Lor-
raine.
gave my life for freedom-this
know,
For those who bade me fight had told
me so.
FIFTH SOUL
I worked in q great shipyard by the
Clyde;
There came sudden word of wars de-
clared
OF Belgium. peaceful, helpless. UMPIRE
pared,
Asking our aid: Joined the ranks and
died.
gave my life for freedom-this
know.
For those who babe me fight had told
me so.
THE CONSCIENTIOUS DIRECTOR
l was a soldier of the Prince of Peace;
Thou shalt not kill'' is writ among his
laws,
So / refused to fight. and for this
cause
Myself was slain Twas thus l gained
release.
l gave my life for freedom-this
know,
For lie for whom I fought has told
me so.
THE PROGRESS OF PROHIBITION.
Ten years ago there were only three
statewide prohibition states-Maine,
Kansas and North Dakota. Now there
are twenty-five. 1t is conceded that
Florida, Texas, New Mexico and wy
oming are likely to come in next. In
the year 1917 Utah and Indiana enter
ed the statewide prohibition column.
In 1917, January s, the Webb-Kenyon
law was upheld by the supreme court
of the United States. Dry laws have
been enacted for Alaska. District of
Columbia and Porto Rico. Congress
has lately passed the Reed bone-dry
law, also the anti-Iiquor amendment as
relating to advertisements. There was
legislation to perfect prohibition laws
for the Indians.
Some have requested an explanation
of the Webb-Kenyon law. Chief Justice
White who rendered the opinion, says:
1T prohibits the shipment of intoxi-
cants" from one state to another in
violation Of the prohibitions of the law
of the state to which the liquor is
shipped" The federal government has
to forbid Interstate shipments
when a state decides to be absolutely
dry
The Red bone-dry law does away
with any sort of a permit to sell or
intoxicating liquors. There
are eight dry states in the south, four
teen west of the Mississippi river. The
liquor traffic is especially strong in
New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and
New Jersey. The big liquor cities are
New York, Chicago. Philadelphia. st.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt Julis: VIII you admit two more
Alabama girls into your happy band OF cousins d:
I, Odelle. am eleven and In the third grade.
I can crochet and am fond OF working with
flowers ! like to read good books and have
read g good many. I wish all the cousins were
here 10 20 10 the school fair with me.
l. Beruice. am thirteen, and in the sixth
grade. I 90 to school every day and like 81
fine. I an taking domestic science (caoking
aud sewing and think all girls should take g..
We Join IN with the other boys and girls Ia
trying 70 get Aunt Juliss picture in corner.
With love.
ODELLE AND BERNICE MORTON.
..r.an- III
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt julie: Please allow = little south
Carolina boy 10 Join your circle.
Nv papa has been a subscriber 20 The Journal
for some time.
am nine years old. 7 GO to school to my
brother ! am in the fourth grade. ] have
only one srm. nv right arm had TO be
taken off. IL got caught In a cotton gin,
while rlayinE around II about two years ago.
I enjoy reading the letters in the letter box
very much. ! will close. wishing you much sue
cess with the letter box. Will write again n
this escapes the wasteeaSket.
Yours sincerely BOYD BROWN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt Julia. ] want 10 Join your circle.
I enjoy reading the cousins letters very much
an the only girl in the family, but have -FOUR
brothers. q, The oldest is married. The next one
l. at Young Harris college studying for the
ministry. He will graduate in May.
For pets. ! have a white cat and claim my
brothers colt. ] enjoy music and my papa
bought me a nice piano. NY music teacher is
Miss Johnnie Mae MeadeH. I like her fine.
! live at Messy Greek. within one hundred yards
II the church and schOOhOuse. / go 10 Sunday
SCHOOL every sunday
/ am fourteen years old and in the seventh
grade. ! am tall and slender with light hair
sEd gray eyes. I crochet and make tatting. J
would like TO exchange samples with some Of
the cousins As this Is my first time, / will
close MARY WILLIE HAYNES.
Cleveland. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt Julia; I certainly glad TO see
the letter box such grand success, and hope
il continues 70 be so. I am fond Of riding
horseback, going swimming in the creek near
nv home is a delightful pleasure. ] am also
fond Of flowers I am in the seventh grade
al school tlt hope to stand the eXamina ton
sometime this month and get my diploma for
high school. ! will he sixteen the 21th Of next
February. I would appreciate card shower
At that time We Alabama boys and girls viii
have 70 hurry. the Georgia boys and girls are
getting ahead OF US. I don't like that at all,
do yUu: I suppose my letter is too long already,
SO i will 20. IDA LEWIS ATHEN.
nestSvflle. Ala.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt julia and Cousins: I am little
Georgia boy, thirteen years old. | have been
going 10 school and am In the fifth grade.
would have finished the NTH grade, but had
TO stop school and help papa pillow. 1 live a
quarter Of a mile from our school.
We live on a farm OF about fifty acres
have three little brothers. aged ten, seven and
three. l have TO be mammals little girl. /
make up the beds and sweep the floor for her.
I will close for this time for fear my letter Is
too long now. JETHRO MASSEY.
Dillon. s. c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

letters. think it's nice TO have a page for
the boys and girls. I haven't seen a letter from
this part of sunny Tennessee. / have a sister
living at Birmingham, Ala. Hope she will see
this letter if its lucky as to not reach the
Nastebasket. She has two sweet little boys.
what do you cousins do for pastime these days :
i crochet and read good deal. ] am crochet
Ing msntel scarf now. DO any Of you cousins
read Mutt aud jeff? | think they are funny.
! have never seen so much rain as there has
been this month. The farmers will be late about
their crops. We have our garden rlanted. Isn't
the war awful! I hope they will soon be at
peace. would like to exchange cards and
Letters with the cousins. Will answer all re-
ceived. As this is my first time TO write,
guess had better ring off. With love aud
best wishes TO Aunt Julia and the cousins.
AGNES ARMSTRONG.
GUY, Tenn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt Julia: I little country girl
ten years old. I live a farm and like coun-
try life fine. ! going TO plant tomato
patch this year. I 20 10 school one mile from
home. Nv teachers name is Miss jamie Hud
son our school will close May Is. I have three
brothers. but ] am the only girl and yet lone
some and wish for a little sister for a play
mate I can milk, clean house, wash dishes and
do lots Of things to help mamma. I am going
L. learn 10 pack peaches this summer. Papa
has four Thousand trees that will soon be old
enough 10 bare and and when learn how l
can help him think l will like the work. This
l. my first letter TO a paper and hope to see
IL IN print. Your little cousin,
Wayside, Ca HILDA SMITH.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dearest Aunt Julia: I have been reading
your letters in The Journal and I think it's
good idea for the boys and girls TO take an in
terest in the paper. / am q little boy eight
years oh and have one sister and one brother
Nv father has been dead four years. l like
pets very much. 7 have a pet dog and pet
goat: the dogs name is Ed and the goats
nam. i Maude. She is snow-white and
think she is very pretty.
I STAY around the house most OF the time,
and help mamma with the chickens and turkeys.
I get mp the cows every afternoon and help
feel them. FOr fear that / make this letter
too lon. I will close. With best regards to
Aunt Julia and cousins, LITTLE BOY.
Pulaski Tenn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt Julia: As l haven't seen letter
from this part Of Alabama, thought ! would
write. I am thirteen years Of age. l do not
20 20 school now. school is closed. l
have four sisters and one brother. | haven
anv pets / help feed the chickens. We have
over hundred little ones.
I live near Kelley Springs. People from all
over Alabama and Georgia come here and go
I'm swimming in summer. ! cannot swim, but
am going to learn this summer. l think girls
should learn 60 swim. OF course the boys always
know how anyway I certainly like TO do
embroidery and crochet work. Would like TO
exchange cards with some of the cousins.
will close, hoping this will escape the waste
,asket With love to Aunt Julia and the
cousins / am yours very truly,
BERTHE GREE HAMMACk.
Midland City, Ala.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

D,ar Aunt Julia I glad you have started
letter box for the children. I am twelve
years old and am IN the sixth grade. I live on
the farm and have three little kittens and
PUPPY for my pets.
How many Of you cousins have ever seen an
Tndiang 7 live about one aud n half miles
from an Indian reservation. The squaws make
beautiful baskets.
Hoping this will escape the wastebasket.
Marble y c LILA KINCAID.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Dear Aunt Julia. I have just been reading
the letters in your corner and decided ! would
write too. I glad TO see so many letters
from Georgia and mine will be another one II
IL happens TO get In print.
How many Of the cousins can make tatting
and crochet: I can make tatung, but can
crochet I sure am anxious TO learn, though.
can also embroider. I sure like TO do both.
I live on a farm and like it fine. We can
have 90 many good things to eat that we might
not have anywhere else. viii sure be glad
when we have ripe peaches and watermelons
and everything else
Aunt Julia I think IL will be very interesting
10 u cousins for you 10 write . good piece In
our corner every week. am sure we would
all like It.
I must close as my letter is getting long.
Your niece OLIVE PITTMAN.
"a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

Suvsuee. Ca. Route No. >.

Dear Aunt JuIia: We are two little hoys,
ST and four years old We are too small 20
write ourselves. 80 we are getting Aunt
kate % write for
20 70 school but my little brother, Russell,
i too small % GO
We houe 10 see this in print in the next
paper. So W viii close.
HOWARD AND RTSSEL BEARD.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-03

The poem purports to relate the eX-
perience Of six souls. who give the Cause
which led them forth to the battle field: