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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27
Macksville, W. Va.

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: As l don't see
any letters from this part Of South Carolina,
thought i would write.
What do you cousins think of this war;
think it is awful. ! am doing my best by saw
ing all l can. l helped my auntie can lots OF
fruit and vegetables this year.
Aunt Julia, l think your Soldiers Relief club
is great I want to send 10 cents a month.
As all the cousins describe themselves,
will. So here goes: 1 have brown hair, hazel
eyes, fair complexion, 5 feet inches tall and
weigh 104 pounds. Am fourteen years old
Who has my birthday-October II?
For Pets / have a sweet little baby cousin.
Her name is Evelyn. She is ten months old.
Two white kittens CTiddle-de-Winks and Snow
BALD, and one big brown-spotted dog. He
weighs nfty-six pounds. His name is Rex.
Hope Mr.. Wastebasket will be out visiting
when my letter arrives. VIII be glad to cor
respond with some of you cousins. Will an
swer ali cards and letters received. Please ex-
cuse me for staying long.
Your new niece and cousin,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

The farmer is also interested TO
ascertain what feed return he may ex-
pect according to the test weight per
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27
Dear Auntie and Cousins.

Dear Auntie aud Cousins: Will you all per
init a Georgia girl into your happy band of
girls and boys? I am a silent reader and enjoy
reading all the letters Say, cousins, isn't this
war awful? l have one dear brother in the
training camp. Was at Greenville, S. O., but
has moved somewhere. Auntie, 1 think your
Soldiers Relief club is grand. l live on
farm and like farm life fine and would not
like town life well as country. As the
most of you COUSINS describe yourselves !
guess I had better. Here she goes: Five feet
our inches tail, have dark brown hair, blue
eyes and fair complexion. and am 10 years
old Who has my birthday, August o? 1
would like letter shower. As this is my
first attempt III ring off. hoping to this
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

you, Aunt Julia, for printing my other letter.
Then, If you think this worth printing
will appreciate it very much if you will
grip it tightly until Mr.. Wastebasket is off
after the kaiser. Listen, boys and girls heed
the call of your Uncle Sam; buy War Savings
and Thrift Stamps. Let US stop spending 30
much for foolishness and prove to our dear
country that we are not sIackers.
How many Of You cousins have brothers in
the army? I have one half brother in Camp
Gordon. Come on. soldier boys, and write
We like to read your letters. Come on you
Georgia people, and write for / never see very
many letters from the dear old state Of Geor-
gfa. Maude COggins, your letter was fine; come
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27
EIberton, Ga.

Dear Aunt Julia: Will you let West Viz
ginia girl Join your happy band? This is the
fourth attempt to visit you. Only one of my
letters was printed. So, Aunt Julia, / thank
You for. printing it. Well, what do you all
think about this war? / have one brother who
will be old enough to register in September.
Well, cousins, l will tell you about our Lib
erty Bond and Thrift Stamp meeting. We all
met at our church, and after the speaking was
over raised $50, 600. so at a very small place,
and thinly settled. l wish you all could have
been with US.
l have a schoolmate in France, and many
other friends and relatives. / know if we do
our best at home, our boys in khaki will do
theirs. l do not believe that Germany will
whip boys, for not fighting for
slice off any nation, but would like for Ger
many to give back the land she has taken from
the other nations. We want TO put greed and
selfishness to the dust. l think shall all
say Amen" when boys march through the
streets of old Berlin / know the bands will
play in the dear old q. S. A.
Well, Aunt Julia, if you think this worth
space, print it. Would like to correspond with
cousins near my age. l am seventeen.
Your new friend,
DORA +. HARPER.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

Maximum Permissible

bushel Of his wheat The following table
sets this forth as succinctly as posi-
bile.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

westville, s. c., R. F. D. No. /.
P. S-Enclosed please find 20 cents, for
which please send me a club pin, and 10 cents
for Soldiers Relief club.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

I'm not NpOetical enough to compose. Well,
1 haven't but minute III go. III come
again IL I may. Maybe I'll not be go lone
some next time and can do better With love to
all. JULIA BAKER.
Moultrie, Ca, R. 2, Box lib.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

in print, and I'll come again. Would like to
correspond with some of you cousins. Your
cousin and niece, EULA BUTLER.
Alma, Ca, u. ], Box 1.
r. S-Enclnsed find 10c for Relief club
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: 1 wonder if
you would let me step in for just a moment.
Oh, am busy as a bee. have been a silent
reader for good while now; thought other
letters would be more interesting than mine
We have been busy canning fruit and other
kinds Of vegetables to help win this var 1
have brother that's just landed in France
We have received oEe letter from him since
he landed oversee. 1 hope no enc will object
TO this piece Of poetry, which rmenids me OF
him:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27
From a new cousin,
ZEINA HARRIS
2se Cary street. ElbertOn, Ga.

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Win you let
me come again for just little whilef And,
Aunt Julia, please find enclosed SOC for the
Soldiers Relief club Well, Aunt Julia, will
go now. Please print this. l would like TO
exchange tatting and crocheting samples with
any of you. Your niece and cousin,
ANANELLE HARRIS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

He left the peace of our little place,
And went away with light in his face
For out in the world a job to do,
And he wouldn't come home until 1t was
through!
Four Ihousand miles from our tiny town,
And its hardware stores, this boy may 60 down
Such a quiet lad, such a simple chap
But he helped put Germany off the map!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

You doubtless realize that a great
variety of fruits Of the different kinds
mentioned in your letter are adapted to
cultivation in Georgia. 1t is difficult
therefore to make a selection best suited
for the purpose you have in mind.
The Georgia Horticultural associa-
ton. through their secretary, has sug-
gested the following varieties as likely
to be of considerable value for cultiva-
ton I'm Georgia. The list comprises the
leading varieties of peaches, apples,
pears and plums. Any reliable nursery
man or scotsman acquainted with Geor-
gia conditions, can, no doubt, aid you in
adding to or selecting from this list, as
they are quite well acquainted with the
soil and climatic areas of the state and
the fruits best adapted for cultivation
therein.
Observation-Disclosures Belle of Geor-
gia, Columbia, Columbus June, Donahoo
Cling, Elberta, Emma, Forester, NAL
colin, Montgomery Late, Pallas, Piquet,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27
when should Cotton Cultivation csasep

J. Z. p, Liberty, s. c.. writes viii
1t pay to pillow cotton thiE late where 1t
has not been pIOwed for a month on account
of dry weather follwed by excessive rains.
This cotton was planted about the goth Of
May is still growing and full Of fruit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

In the matter OF custom and exchange
grinding as set forth under rule 20 of
the milling regulations, the wheat mil
Ter who receives wheat from farmers
wagons and grinds such wheat on a toll
basis must proceed as follows: Where
the farmer exchanges such wheat for
flour and feed the miller may not
charge to exceed 35 cents per bushel
for each sixty pounds of cleaned wheat
SC received, and on such basis he shall
return to the farmer -four and feed in
accordance with the following schedule:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27
A Bad Case of congested Uddsr

F. ]. L., of Abbeville, Ca, writes:
have a COW with calf nearly one year old.
At times a quarter OF her udder Will get
hard and feverish and sore. By the next
day Jumps Of clabber can be MIXED out.
In forty-eight hours it is apparently all
right and remains so for 80 or 40 days.
She il MIXED twice a day. Please tell me
what the trouble is and advise me OF
remedy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27
Varieties of Fruit Adapted to Middle
Georgia

Georgia
o. ]. c., of Experiment, Ca, writes:
I expect TO locate at near Madison,
Morgan county Ga, and would like to
procure the best all-arouDd list OF fruit,
both early and late, Tor that district. I
want TO plant general line of fruit and
make a speciality of strawberries and q sue
cessiHn of peaches suitable for canning
in tin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

formation as is necessary or desirable
to properly inform every producer of
cereals as to his rights and privileges
under the existing milling regulations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

Cultivating Peanuts and Tobacco
G. E. X, of Lyons, Ca, writes: Please
and tobacco in the place of cotton. what
is the best variety of peanuts to plantE
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27

Dearest Aunt Julia and Cousins Just a few
lines this pleasant day. oh, Aunt Julia, am
glad you have started the Soldiers Relief club,
for 1 sure think it is a good thing, for
should help our brave soldiers all we can, for
they are giving their lives for us every day.
Listen, boysl I want to say a few words to
you. Don't be a coward or a Stacker, for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-27
Your new cousin,
KATIE LOU s.

AdairsviIIe, Ca, K. +. ID. 1.
p. ST. would like to correspond with some
of the cousins.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-08
ACE IF CRAFT AND
 LACK IF REPAIRS
 CAUSE 0F ACCIDENT
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WASHINGTON, May 7.-Loss of the navy tug Cherokee off Cape Hen lopen, Del, last February 26 with 2S men is blamed by a naval court of in- quiry largely upon the age and copdi- ton of the craft and the failure of her commanding officer to report that she was overloaded and to heed a storm warning.
 The report was made public today by the navy department and a copy has been sent to the house naval con- mittee in response to a resolution by Representative Lufkin of Massa- chusetts.
 Youth of Commander
 Responsibility of the commander, Lieutenant Edward D. Newell of the naval reserves, who went down with the ship appears to be greatly miti- gated" the board reported, fin view of his youth, lack of familiarity with navy methods and an undoubted de- sire to obey his instructions as soon as possible" Referring to the condition of the vessel, the report said that the history of the Cherokee from the date of her acceptance by the government,
 indicates that she was not suitable for general service at sea because of her size, age and condition. She was in need of very extensive repairs. The failure to make all of the major re- pairs seems justified by the press of more important work at the navy yard (Philadelphia), and the urgent need of the services of the boat and for these reasons, no blame attaches to any one for such failure"
 The board recommended that no further proceedings be taken owing to the death of the commander
 Letter to Father Unused
 There was no reference in the find- ing of the board to letter made pub- lie by Lieutenant Newell's father, in which the officer wrote before the Cherokee put to sea that he had writ ten to, Secretary Daniels setting forth that the vessel was unseaworthy. The letter, according to the father, re- ferred particularly to the steering gear which, the board found, became dis abled before the vessel foundered. The Cherokee was 27 years old, built of iron and was 120 feet long. She ran into 8 heavy storm off the Dela- ware coast and after an all night bat tie she foundered, only ten of hel crew being saved. They were picked up by a British steamer.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-08
COLONEL URGES ARMY IF FIVE
 MILLION SOON
Former President Rendered
 Ovation At Memorial In Honor of Those Who Lost Lives In the Lusitania
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NEW YORK, May 5.-Prussian was denounced and the determination of America to wipe it out was emphasized at the Lpsitania memorial mass meec;ng at Carnegie hall tonight under the auspices of the American Defense society and the American Rights league. The speakers were Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma. Charles $. Fairchild former secretary of the treasury, presided.
 Ostracism from the markets of the civilized world untl, they are ready to accede to the principles of interna- tional law and enter the family of na- tions as law w-abiding members was urged by Senator o. en as the penalty the world would inflict upon the Ger man. Austrian, Bulgarian and Turkish peoples.
 Great Army at End of 1918
 After reviewing the events leading up to the sinking of tne Lusitania and the rejoicing throughout Germany over the crime, he said:
 America probably Will have 5000, 600 men on the battle line before the end of 1918, and whatever larger number is necessary will be forthcoming to es-
 
 planted by God himself in the human heart, that justice shall triumph over injustice, inhumanity and terrorism." Thomas Skeyhill, an AnZac, who has been wounded many times and whose sight only recently was partially re- stored, asserted that many of the al- lied failures were due primarily to lack of preparedness.
 Not Only War of Soldiers
 "This is not only a soldiers war; he said. Tt is a civilians war.
 T say to you people of America: Arise, Arise! The foe is at the gate. The crisis of this war is approaching. Men, money, munitions are urgently wanted. So. for Gods sake, prepare, prepare. prepare, because America prepared is Germany defeated"
 Colonel Gets Ovation
 Colonel Roosevelt was greeted with applause which was not stilled until the national anthem had been sung by the great audience.
 Three years ago today" he said, 'the Lusitania was sunk I wish that
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Arizona republican., 1918-05-08
LIEUT.. PER|CORD IS
 SPEAKER AT DENVER

DENVER, May 7.-Lieut. Paul Peri gord, French war hero. was the prin- cipal speaker at a patriotic mass meet ing held in the city auditorium tonight as a part of the two-day conference of the Colorado state council of defense. Lieut.. Perigord described war condi- tions in France. John A. B. Scherer of the council of national defense also spoke.
 Governor Julius c. Gunter who pre- sided. read the following telegram from President Wilson:
 May I not express to the war work CTS of Colorado my profound apprecia- ton of the public spirit that has led you to call a war conference at Denver on May : and 8. In our fight for the rights of free men the world over. your determination to perform the necessary labor and accept the necessary sacri- flee and the like spirit which has now become manifest throughout our na- tion reassures stricken world that our ideals of justice and humanity and liberty shall. in the end, prevail"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-08
GERMAN
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 BERLIN, (Via London) May 7.- The German official communication issued today says:
 'On the battle front in the morn ing hours the artillery activity was lively. On the northern bank of the Lys advances by English com panies failed. Between the Ancre and the Somme the enemy em- pIoyed Australians for night attack. On both sides of the Cor bie- Bray road they succeeded in reaching our forem0s St line. For the rest their twices repeated at tack broke down before our posts with heavy losses. The artillery battle continued until daylight with the greatest intensity.
 South of Brimont storming de- tachments pushed forward across the Aisne canal into the enemy's positions near Courcy and brought back some prisoners.
 ''ln the harbor establishments of Mariupol Con the north shore of the sea of Azov), we were bonn barded by Russian ships.
 Strong English attachments yesterday evening attacked Bull garian positions south of Lake Doiran Macedonian theater). They were repulsed.
 ''The advance by English bri- gades from Jericho across the Jor- dan Palestine front), has been frustrated after bitter fighting, which lasted five days. The enemy was driven back into the positions from which he departed. Here German units distinguished them selves by the side of their Turkish comrades. The booty captured from the English was considerable"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-08
TWO MORE PROBES IF AIRCRAFT WORK
 WILL BE LAUNCHED
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WASHINGTON, May 1.-Two new investigations of aircraft production are about to be launched. While Presi dent Wilson and the cabinet were hear ing today Attorney General Gregory's plans for the inquory into charges of graft and mismanagement ordered by the president, Chairman Chamberlain Of the senate military committee. an- nounced that the committee proposed to reopen its investigation and put It's finger on the men responsible" for oef1clencies in the aviation program.
 In the meantime, the house military committees. considering the s15,0Oo,- 0OO.0O0 army appropriation bill with a billion for aviation, virtually com pleted brief aircraft inquiry of its own.
 One investigation Off
 After hearing Secretary Baker and his chief aides for aviation, the com mitteemen were agreed that the situa- ton did not call for an investigation by them, and leading members said after the meeting they were convinced both that there had been no criminal liability for delays and deficiencies in the past, and that the present status of war department plans was satisfac- tory.
 The attorney general spent an hour with the president after the cabinet meeting. Later he announced that As sistant Attorney General William l.. Frierson had been assigned to con duet a thorough inquiry.
 Will Examine Report
 One of the first steps of Mir. Frierson Will be to examine the report sub mltted to the president by Gutzan Barglum, the sculptor, and to call upon MT. Borglum for evidence to support | his sweeping charges of graft and pro-German intrigue. Attorney Gen eral Gregory said today the sculptor would be given the fullest opportunity to substantiate his allegations. In ad- dition to the Borglum report, Mir Frierson will have the report of the presidents special committee, headed | by H. Snowden Marshall and such in- | formation as has been developed by | the senate committee.
 Request PigeonhoIed
 Apparently the request of Major Genarl Squier, chief signal officer of the army, for a military court of in quiry to establish the truth or falsity of Borglums accusations against army officers still is before President Will son. Some officers think the presi dent will decide that the investigation by the department of justice is suf- ficient but the feeling at the war de- partment apparently is that charges having been made reflecting upon the honesty and loyalty of officers, they have a right to expect military couri to deal with them.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-08
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 WASHINGTON, May 7.-Hearings on the billion dollar aviation estimates in the fifteen billion dollar army ap- cluded today by the house military committee, with committeeman ex- pressing satisfaction over the war de- partment's present organization for aircraft production.
 While no vote was taken on the question of whether the committee should institute an inquiry into the sweeping charges against the past management of the program. it was said after the meeting that the mem bers were agreed there was nothing in the situation to warrant such action.
 Amount Spent S307 100000
 In addition to outlining the program for the coming year, war department officials gave the committee an ac- counting for the s740,000.000 already appropriated for aviation, showing that $307, 100000 actually has been spent and of the unexpended balance, $270, 900 covers contracts for con- struction already placed.
 Before the committee in executive session were Secretary Baker, Major General March, acting chief of staff, Major General Squier. chief signal of ficer. Brigadier General w. L. Kenly, chief of the division of military aero nautics, William C. Potter, chief of the equipment division of the signal corps, and number of other officers.
 Knows of No Criminality
 Mir. Potter testified that he knew of no criminal neglect on the part of either the manufacturers or of the gov ernment officers.
 Secretary Baker said much of the criticism of the airsraft program has resulted from pro-German propaganda Members of the committee wanted tc know whether German plotting had in terfered with production. MT. Baker said he could not say it had. MT Potter declared material had been destroyed. street cars used in carrying men to the manufacturing plants had been wrecked and sabotage had beer practiced, all of which had been at tributed to German influence though
Arizona republican., 1918-05-08
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LONDON, May 7.-Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, who is spokesman for the war cabinet in the house of commons since the premier's duties in managing the war do not give him time for constant at tendance in parliament, told the house this afternoon that the cabinet had decided to entrust to commission of two judges the investigation of the charges which General Frederick B. Maurice, former chief director of mili- tary operations in the British war office, made, that the cabinet had de- ceived the country in parliament about the army in France.
 Asquith Leads Opposition
 EX-Premier Asquith, who is always a supporter of parliamentary tradi- tions, led the faction in the house which insisted that the investigation be made by a parliamentary com mittee.
 Mir. Bonar Law stood firm for a judicial inquiry, on the ground that the deepest secrets of the conduct of the war were involved and the cabinet did not wish to reveal them to a com mittee, which might not safeguard them as the judges would.
 Test Vote Is Possible
 There will be a debate on the ques- tion Thursday, and in the meantime it passes into the realm of speculation. Talk was rife about Westminster that the government may be overthrown on a test vote on this technical phase of the question.
 Of all the remarkable and uneXpect- ed events which the war has evolved none surpasses the situation precipi- tated by one of the most distinguished generals of the British army. General Maurice acted on the plea that my ! duty as a citizen must override my | duty as a soldier.'
 May Punish Maurice Anyway Mir. Bonar Law refused to give as- surances that the disciplinary meas ures against General Maurice would be suspended pending the result of tht | investigation.
 General Maurice has strong supper from the portion of the army behind him; how strong remains to be seen | Critics of the premier have accused him of trying to shoulder upon tn, army what they allege have been hi: mistakes and a newspaper controver sy has been going on since the begin ming of the German offensive, whicf may be described as the army agains