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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10

preached there would have been M
Christian churches and no Christianity
the one influence which has saved thu
world from ruin would not have eN
listed. and the world would have per
ished
"If this be so, we owe to delusioI
and to error a debt greater. than we cal
conceive.
"A plain alternative is now before
us If Christ did not rise, in a manner
revealing the presence of power great
err than the known forces of the ma
terial world and thus proving the just
ness of His Stupendous claims, delu'
sion has turned back the entire current
of human history and saved the world
If so. in the greatest crisis of the
worlds history, delusion has been bet
ter than knowledge and error bettei
than truth"
These striking truths should confirm
our faith and cheer our hearts on this
Easter morning. We face today a per.
turbed world, but not a hopeless world
Notwithstanding the dreadful conflict in
Europe, and the disquietude which
reigns to the uttermoSt parts of the
earth, the religion of our Risen Lord Is
more potential than ever in the history
of mankind. To Christ the nations are
looking as their only source of deliver.
ance He is the hope of the world, and
the light of the world.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10
By Carolyn
BeeCher
ONE WOMAN'S.
STORY

all about disagreeables in my enjoy
ment.
After dinner we adjourned to the
drawing room and danced. l FOUND MT
Cutting a delightful partner, who not
only danced we'll, but knew how to say
complimentary things INA charming
way. But in spite of this l could scarce
Nv keen my eyes from Robert. He was
dancing with Holland Lansing, and evil
dainty ENJOYING himself. He looked so
handsome. so distingue, that teit
Jealous spasm contract my heart as
saw him lean interestedly toward his
handsome partner, and his rare smile
light up his face, Miss Lansing danced
divinely, and I was not sorry when she
released Robert and he danced with our
hostess. 1890
1t was nearly O'Clock when our little
p4rty broke up. Mrs. Caldwell insisted
on sending US home in her limousine
and we dropped Mr.. Caldwells brother
az his home on the way.
AS I leaned comfortably back in the
luxurious car ] breathed a sigh OF con-
tent. 1t was one of the many things
had missed since had married. Father
always had allowed me the use of
car whenever I wanted it, and 1t had
been a real privation al first TO do with
out had never mentioned it to Robert
however I feared he would think me
foolish and silly.
Pretty nice, isn't it?" he broke the
silence.
Yes" and sighed again.
Pm sorry, Margaret" and his strong
fingers closed over mine.
"Oh, I don't mind in the least! that
is-not very much" I returned, giving
his fingers a squeeze.
But do!' he rejoined soiemnly. and
some day l hope to give you all and
more than you gave up to marry me.
But you will have to be patient"
felt my lips curling into disdainful
smile Why 7 should be dead of old
age before Robert could afford to buy a
! car unless by some miracle we should
be left money. He could never earn
it, But / bit my lips and made no re-
ply I wouldn't spoil my lovely even
ing
When we reached home, Robert petted
me and was more as he was when we
were first married than he had been for
months HE sees what I have missed
in giving up my social life. and feels
guilty" I thought, 80 is trying to make
me understand without hurting his
pride
But whatever the cause he was Kind
ness itself. and that night I went to
sleep without thinking of the neglected
wife in the book that had taken so
strong a hold on my imagination.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10
With the Fingers!
Says Corns Lift Out
Without Any Pain


Sore corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind of a corn can shortly be
lifted right out with the fingers II YOU
will apply directly upon the corn a few
drops of freezone, says a Cincinnati au-
thority.
1t is claimed that at small COST one
can get a quarter of an ounce Of freez-
one at any drug store, which is suf-
ficient to rid ones feet of every corn
or callus without pain or soreness or
the danger of infection.
This new drug is an ether compound.
and while sticky, dries the moment 1t
is applied and does not inflame or even
irritate the surrounding tissue.
This . announcement will interest
many women here, for il is said that
the present high-heel footwear is put
ting corns on practically every woman's
feet-(Adyt,)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10
CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XII.
7 SPENT almost the entire dav on
Tuesday going through my ward
robe, and then putting in shape the
gown | selected as the least out of
style. Really it was very much in STYLE
as my trousseau had been copied from
the advance models, or the model itself
purchased. But Mrs. Caldwell had Just
returned from Europe, and had doubtless
many newer modes i'm her wardrobe She
had looked extremely chic on the day she
called.
Without consulting Robert I sent his
dress clothes to be pressed. He scolded
me when told him, saying he could
have done ii himself If 1t was beyond me.
But l was too full of excitement 10
mind.
The housekeeping was going very bad
ly. although for the first few days after
Matilda left l had really tried my best.
But the only results were scorched or
spoiled food, burned fingers. and fraz-
zled temper ready to break out into re-
ordinations at the slightest word. 50
the prospect of good dinner added to
the anticipation Of pleasant evening
was doubly alluring.
Robert had not once complained, but
he showed his disgust and disapproval
in his face and by his manner. When
I attempted to apologize, he had In
terrupted me:
81 cannot think you are too stupid to
learn. Until you do 1 must put up with
it."
So we had tacitly dropped the subject.
Yet I knew he looked forward to well
cooked meal with pleasure. why
shouldn't he?
When we were dressed and ready to
go 1 couldn't help trhill of pride as I
looked at Robert, straight, tall, and hand
some His unusually grave, serious face
did not detract from his appearance,
rather it emphasized his attractiveness,
I knew the pride of possession as
looked at him. l forgot for the moment
that l considered him failure.
Mrs. Caldwell greeted Robert ELUSIVE
". and Mr.. Caldwell was all ] had i'm
agined he must be. l could see that Rob-
ert was at once taken with both or
them The other guests were an older
brother of Mr.. Caldwelrs, a Mr.. Howard
Cutting from Chicago, and Holland Ian
sing. Mrs. Caldwelrs house guest "Such
a queer name for girl" thought when
was introduced.
Mr.. Caldwell took me In, and Robert
piloted Holland Lansing. We had de-
lightfui informal dinner, although both
the viands and the service were per-
feet. / wonder how 1 should ever dare
TO try to return their hospitality with
no servant, and the limited means and
knowledge at my command. Then 1orso'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10
BY BISHOP W. A. GAMBLER.

Senator Cushman K. Davis, of MIN
nesota, was one of the great men of the
United States senate of his day. HIS
ability was so great and his learning SO
extensive, that he was appointed 10
serve on the commission which negotia-
ted the Trety of Paris with Spain after
the Spanish-American war; and as a
member of that body he rendered very
distinguished service.
A few weeks before he died, his pas
tor called to see him, and in the course
of the conversation which followed,
Senator Davis said, ST know human
history, and I know that in the first
century something happened that de-
stroyed the Old World and gave birth to
the New. The resurrection of Jesus
would account for that change, and I
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10
JAPAN FULL OF INTEREST.

General Julian Carr, of Durham y
C., is touring the Orient with members
OF the American Honorary Commercial
commission and is writing back some
very Interesting articles TO a North
Carolina paper regarding the Japanese
and also Manila. He says: ''The jap
anese are said to be the finest farmers
in the world. This / know, they do
the most intensive farming. Every
inch of ground is under cultivation. Ev-
erybody, including father. works
men, women and children. All cultiva-
ton is by hand. Nobody plows The
land is only cultivated with spade and
hoe. You never see a man blowing. The
horse is sometimes used for hauling,
but the majority of the carrying is
done by human hands. Such large bur-
dens as they carry is unbelievable
When the horse is used the man never
rides. He walks in front and leads his
horse, even if his wagon is empty
Only once or twice have I seen any
cows or pigs or other stock. You rare
ly see a dog.
THE bull is made much Of either
hitched to a wagon like a horse or led
on the highway bearing a heavy bur-
den.
The old adage used to be, "As polite
as a Frenchman." Nowadays it is the
Jap who excels in profuse politeness.
They bow on all occasions and bow
profusely. 1 remember reading with
amazing interest the story of Ameri-
cans introduction to Japan. A few
years before the Civil war a fleet of
battleships was sent to Japan by the
United States government. Up to that
time but little. was known of Japan
or its government. They adopted the
same sort Of wearing apparel and went
everywhere in Washington City after
a Japanese minister was sent over by
their government The Japs are a long
way more Progressive than the Chinese.
They are greedy for information. hun
ger and thirst for knowledge in books.
also.
They are growing in all lines of
progress by leaps and bounds. Some
day We will wake up to their ambi-
tions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10
Enij.Et Ga. R. F. D.. No. I.

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: I am a little
Florida girl and I wish TO Join you and the
cousins in your letter box club. I think 10
grsnd thing for boys and girls. / live on a
farm with my mother, and, sure, I'll have TO
boast for my country home. Ny father has been
dead for seven years. / have five brothers and
one sister. All live at home except one She
has been married for three years and six
months.
My age is thirteen and I study the eighth
grade. We have a good school. Ny teacher is
Mr.. Bert Riddles.
Spring Is here and very beautiful. Farmers
a re about through planting corn in this section.
Ny letter Is getting rather long, IL IL doesn'
reach the wHste5asket / Will write again
Would like 20 hear from any Of the cousins
who will write me. Wishing ell OF your much
success throughout the remainder OF the year.
an.
Route l. Darlington, Fla.
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DouglasvilIe, Ca.

Hello Auat Julia and sCousins: Here comes
en- Alabama boy to jOlh your happy band.
live on the farm and enjoy country life fine.
I have fair complexion. blue. eyes and five feet
ten inches all. viii let you all guess my age,
which is between fifteen and twenty -one.
I belong 20 the pig club and have belonged
20 both corn and pig club. I was the best
speller at our county contest last year and
won the prize Won a medal in corn club last
year which haven't received yet. attend
school az Huissy but will go to Hampton Az
ricultural schsOl next year. We have a strong
basketball team which has never been whipped.
and ] enjoy playing IL fine.
Come on Alabama boys and girls and shosv
your spirit in this corner which is for US. Your
loving friend DEWEY CLAY.
Hamilton. Ala. Route No. 3.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10

Hello Aunt Julia and Cousins: How you
sn getting along these fine days? / am just
fine Where have ell the cousins gone to-
last issue they were all new ones, but that
was q. X We are glad to see new come
aren't WEI / certainly was glad to receive
the letters, hut I have so many that | can't
answer them all AT one time. And l want 10
say 70 those that I have received letters or
cards from not to get impatient for / VIII
answer them soon as I can get TO them. But
write again. for certainly do appreciate them
Well. I hope you cousins are having a good
time I certainly am. Ha ha. Pauline Pruett,
are you a sister 20 james y. Pruett? Well,
think 7 will close as news is very, very scarce
m here. I viii ask a riddle Love sit, Love
7 stand. love I hold In nv right hand. Love
@ee in yon green tree. Tnriddle this and yon
nav hang Inc. with love and best wishes to
Aunt Julia and all the cousins.
EVA PARKER.
Monroe, " C.. care ]. E. Preslar.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10

Dear Aunt Julia: Will you admit a little
north Georgia boy To Join your happy band
Of cousins. I am twelve years old and In
the fifth and sixth grades. ! live with my
grandfather out In the country and Ike IL
fine. sure do enjoy reading the letters In
the letter box. Come on. you Georgia boys;
dent let the other boys and girls get ahead OF
rs How many Of you cousins like pets.
%. I have a dog. His name is Frank. so TO
school At Yukon. Ga. Our teachers name is
Miss Belle shepherd. Please don't let Mr..
waste5askpt get this. for / want to surprise
ivy MCFARLAND.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10
Tells WHY chicks die

E. j. Refer, the poultry expert, oAo Refer Bldg.
Kansas CITY Mo- Is giving away tree a valuable
book entitled, white Dsrrhosa and How 10 Cure IT.
tells how simple home scl1so ssat cures III,
every hatch poultry seond certainly write Mr. RssfsE
los ons af Aaas valuable FREE eeakas
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10

Bear Aunt Julia. I an certainly glad 10 see
the letter I-Ox grand success I enjoy reading
the letters very much, am a farmers daugh-
ter. and ike country life.
an fond Of music and reading. have read
great deal. I like TO go 10 school. and
fourteen FEARS old. five feet high. weigh 100
pounds have dark brown hair and blue eyes. am
going to study the eighth grade next summer.
III this escapes the waste basket ! Will come
again. $500
Ga
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scenery. our town consists OF a schoolho1Ise,
two churches, depot postoffice, blacksmith
shops single mill. crist mill, and three
stores. There are not many young folks here.
We are twelve nils from the city OF An
niston. which Is the county site OF our county,
Calhoun. We are ninety miles from Atlanta.
We have not been taking The Journal long
I think we will always be subscribers now;
all enjoy Mrs. Felt0n's and Mrs. Thomas
letters 50 much. I am fond OF reading and
get a nice hook each Christmas. Have read
several and own several. want TO get all
the education I can. l expect to be teacher
some day.
hone 20 see my letter in print. IL would
tickle me.
Very truly.
vBRNICE A. COEER.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10

Dear Aunt Julis: As I have never been in
the letter department I thought I would come
Iu and chat awhile with you.
I an from Tad North Carolina" the best
I'D place on Earth. IL I should say How
bout that1
We have plenty Of fine fruits OF all kinds,
fresh air and many more good things up here.
I think the country Is a very healthy place,
and very suitable place To live.
enjoy reading The Journal very much; also
other good papers and books. 7 enjoy flowers
especially. I an really a flower lover.
am IN high school nov and Will be in the
tenth grade next term. 7 Ike 20 90 TO school
very much and 7 think that each girl and hoy
should strive for education, for n IL some
thing which all need.
7 am fifteen years old. I have dark brown
curly hair. fair complexion and dark blue
eyes.
Well guess I had better make my letter
short or the vpstebox will get IL.
With many loving wishes to Aunt Julia and
ali the cousins. ! remain. your old North Caro-
lima friend, VERA l.. WACASER.
NeSo. Y. e.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10
Winter Garden. Fla. P. o. Box 154.

Dear Aun, Julia: Here's from farmer
girl from the mountains OF northern Alabama.
I work on the farm during the busy season
almost as regular papa does, such as hoe
ing corn and picking cotton. and go 20 school
during the winter and '1sying-by time All
little country children know what time Of
the year that is This part of the country
is thickty settled and there's not a colored
person In 10.
our school will close Friday. We are taking
M most Of our time this week practtcing for
Cur program which will be at the last.
I guess I Will take q course In domestic
science for the next four weeks, and l don {
ike that very much either as I am not fond
~ any kind Of homework. like such as
jumping the rope, swinging or playing blind
fold.
Cousins. don't you wish we could have our
letter box twice a week.. / am ceruinly
proud Of our department and Il will be lot
Of pastime 10 US children az all country
schools are SO near out. I've never lived In
town. I think ! would Ike to. 1t seems
- nice to be dressed up all the time and you
can see 50 much. I am the oldest OF four
children. I have two sisters named Tillie and
Pearl and one brother. Virgil Richard.
Yours truly,
ADA COOK.
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Iron city. Ala.

Dear Aunt julia and Cousins: AS l am
much interested in your letter box, VIII
write. l live IN Orange county, Florida, and
an city girl. I would Ike TO exchange
cards or letters with some Of the cousins
Well will describe myself l have fair COM
pIexion and blue eyes and light hair. VIII
let your cousins guess my age; it's between
seventeen and twenty. Who has my birthday
February 2S1
don't know why the capital Of Orlando
county, Florida, was named Orlando. DO
ought 20 have been called Eden, and the
south shore Of Lake Apopka is the garden OF
Eden although Il bears the less enphonious
names OF Tilderville and Winter Garden. There
are large truck farms OF lettuce and eucum-
bers here. live about two hundred yards OF
one Of the large packing houses where mutt
and vegetables are packed.
Wish you cousins would visit the sunny
south Well as my letter is getting long guess
/ had better he going. Now II any OF you
cousins would like 90 correspond with blue
eyed girl let your cards and letters ny TO,
Yours truly,
RCBIB WILKINSON,
Winter Garden. Fla. P. o. Box 154.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10

nesr Aunt Julia. As I read all the letters
and they so interesting ] will ask you
TO please admit Tar Heel GIRL we
are often called, into the circle to have
little chat with the cousins.
believe and SIN sure that the letter
box is going to be a great advantage to the
young readers OF The Journal.
Now 7 will tell the cousins something about
beautiful parts OF North Carolina. not very
far from Guilfori battle ground. which now
IS a national park. One Of the greatest bat
ties Of tho Revolutionary was fought
there 7 wish all Of the cousins could visit
the place. ! live on a farm, and enjoy farm
life much hotter than city life because We
have the pure air and sunshine and have the
advantage Of the many nice vegetables.
Please come on North Carolina boys and girls
and don't let the other states find asleep.
Wishing Aunt Julia and all Joyful Easter,
Lovingly,
BROWN EYES.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-10

learning America ever produced, When
he cautioned them. When the public
ear is closed TO any peace talk the war
will get another inning i'm these United
States I know what war means. I've
been there,
SPRING Is ON THE WAY.
Before 7 got out OF my bed this morn
ing 7 heard the birds chirping on the
outside. There as a hard frost on the
roofs. fences and grass and I was glad to
get a rousing fire started on the In
side as soon as 7 could. But the sun
was shining-there was not a speck OF
cloud I'm the clear sky-and the birds
were on my side porch, chirping to each
other like II was May-time.
These little friends of ours are quick
to catch on. They are inspired with a
belief that the good old summer time
will be here on the schedule date and
they have no crouch in their makeup.
They are glad and make merry over the
gladness. The little brown things were
so happy.
I notice, also, that jonquils and daft
fodils have concluded to take a peep
above ground. They are like the birds.
When Christmas has come and gone
they begin to enquire II 1t would not be
well to begin to beautify the earth, and
having no crouch I'm their makeup,
they proceed to adventure on the out
side Of the cold. dull clay. aud thrust
out one tender green spike and another,
until the bunch is we'll set and about six
inches high-before they send forth the
flower stem. Rain or shine snow or
sleet they are booked for an early ap-
pearance and never fail to come up on
time.
No matter If I have neglected to have
them worked or fertilized-which too Of
ten happens In my advancing years
they Will do their part and do it well.
The limbs on the peach trees show a
cheerful tinge of dark and purplish pink.
The sap is stirring. Spring Is I'm the
air and the wireless message has gone
over the hills and the tender limbs on
the peach trees have hung out a sign:
"Spring-time is comingv"
The hens that have been ION strike"
for some months are getting more affa-
BILE. near neighbor tells me she found
nest with seven nice eggs under the
straw in the barn. This is welcome it'd
tngs indeed. Never have we been so per-
picked as when the old-time Plymouth
Rocks decided to go out of business
until high-prlced hen fruit was better
appreciated
Spring is on the way! The Heralds are
waving
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CAN'T TALK PEACE AMY MORE.

CAN'T TALK PEACE AMY MORG.
The Baltimore mcb, led by a promi-
uent banker. which silenced David Starr
Jordan when he talked toward peace, is
somewhat premature, but that sort or
forceful argument is one Of the factors
which lead men into war and, alas. that
leaves them i'm the tolls OF war, when
subjection Is the only peace proposal in
sight. and only gained by defeat.
lived through the awful Civil war
of the sixties. | saw the start and
saw the finish. and there is as much
difference between the start we made
and the finish that was made for us as
there Is between barn door and cat
hole in the closet.
l sat i'm an audience in a church one
time and heard a big, overgrown man
declare he would engage to drink all
the blood that was spilled in the coming
struggle. for Yankees were like Jews,
only a nation OF shopkeepers, and
wouldn't fight All they needed was a
scare
The speaker was six/feet and broad
according, but he managed to stay out
of the war and saved his property and
his precious bacon by so doing.
am not enthusiastic when II comes
to being hungry for war. 1t is a kind of
diet that creates indigestion; folks
founder, like a colicky horse, on too
much war boasting. There is much
smoke and very little fire behind such
combustion. Lam praying the good Lord
to keep this American nation out of a
bloody foreign war, because I know
what a bloody war stands for in our
own country IT was a bad sign, to my
mind. when a bowling mob silenced one
of the greatest educators and men of
learning America ever produced. when
he cautioned them. When the public
ear is closed TO any peace talk the war
will get another inning i'm these United
States. 7 know what war means. I've
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b-en srzrtsi. I think IL swfully good % the
Kind editor 10 allow = page for our letters
must try % make II interesting. am
en-year-OId girl In the fourth grade 81
school. My favorite study Is history. I live
IN a farm in Chrcculocco valley In the little
toWa OF Iron CITY. We are quite surrounded
~ large mountains snd have quite beautiful
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Monroe. y. C.. care ]. E. Preslar.
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Chavis. Ala. Route =.