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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20
The Reckoning against Germany.

Germany will face heavy reckoning with neu-
trail nations after the war For four years she has
trampled upon their rights, destroyed their proper
ty and slain their people, all without scruple or
pity. Norway alone has suffered a loss of eight
hundred and ffty-six ships and one thousand eight
hundred citizens at the hands of Germany's sub
marine piracy. 1t is surprising that Norway has
brooked these outrages, for they have been
brutal and FREQUENT that the weakest of ma
tiOns one would think, would rise up in flaming
sentiment. In numerous instances these victims
have been killed by submarine gunfire while they
Germany's treatment of neighbor and neutral
Holland also has suffered enormous losses in yes
sells and cargoes together with indefensibe wrongs
against her people. Sweden notwithstanding her
Governments pro-Germanism, has received grave
injuries from the Huns and begins to realize what
dark perils she would face if Germany should re-
tain its spoils and domination in the East Spain
has been made special object of German propa-
ganda yet, in the thick of all it's blanshments of
that country Germany has gone on sinking Span
ratical that Madrid threatens to sever relations
with Berlin. All the Latin-American neutrals that
send ships abroad have felt the repeated stabs of
German sea outlawry Indeed there is not n na-
tion beneath the but has suffered injustice and
injury from murderous Prussianism not one but
will have some score against the robber Hun when
the day of grim reckoning arrives.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20
THE MAGNET

There are electric currents that among
souls.
AS every particle of iron is more or less mag
netized all matter of any kind has its repellen-
cies and attractions, there are forces constantly
streaming out from the SOUL
Souls subconsciously draw repulse
other They send forth charm its opposite.
You have met certain persons to whom you
were Immediately and instinctively attracted. You
could not tell why. 1t not form feature,
not necessarily beauty of person or brillancy of
mind. 1t nothing you could in the least
plain. You just liked them that's all.
They were not magnets.
Others have seemed negative poles Something
about them made you feel that you wished you
away. There an uncomfortable air about
their presence Their aura offended you. Their
penumbra affected you unpleasantly.
And the more you think broadly of life, and
what you get out of it, the more important this
element of soul magnetism seems.
Your real vital force is your power to mag
netize Your real success consists in the souls you
have drawn to you. The wealth of life is measured
by its friendships.
This matter is not under your control, what
ever moralists may say. You love everybody,
in the of not wishing nor doing harm to any
one, in the of exercising justice and charity
toward all, but you like only those whom it is
written in the book of fate you to like.
After all the books friendship, and all the
science and philosophy thereon, it remains the
spicuous mystery of life.
nearest the sound thereof but canst not tell whence
it cometh wither it gOeth."
This strange, determining factor in human re-
latons moves to us out of the infinite and has its
way with us We can criticize it with our intellect
restrain modify it with judgment, and resist
it with will but cannot originate it or
wholly suppress it.
1t has not necessarily anything to do with the
motive, for frequently a man and woman
attracted physically toward each other while not
the slightest spiritual magnetism exists between
them. This confusion often causes breakdown in
marriage.
Copyright, 1918, by Frank Crana)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20
The Problem of Nitrates.

The problem of procuring ntrates for agricul-
tural needs grows continually more serious. This
year some seventy-five thousand tons of that i'm
portant plant food were imported from Chile by
the War Industries Board and distributed to the
farmers at cost, the Government having appropri-
ated ten million dollars for this purpose. Two of
the largest cargoes of the mineral lost in
shipwreck, and the general dearth of ocean trans
port facilities greatly handicapped the efforts in
this field of service. 1t thus impossible to
meet the demand for upwards of one hundred and
twenty thousand tons of nitrates, although the
Government had contracted for that amount from
Chile.
The Department of Agriculture states that
announcement can be made at this juncture to
whether nitrate will be offered for sale to farmers
next year. The question of procuring nitrates for
agricultural purposes" it adds, lis closely con-
nected with the demand for nitrate for munitions
and with the availability of tonnage" The init
nation is that next years demand for nitrate for
ammunition may be so great and urgent to
preclude its Importation for agricultural
Touching this possibility, the Augusta Chronicle
fengtby suggests that in this section the only
to overcome THIS deficiency IS by growing Iegumes
aHA th@t ts2n6n it is too late to plant cs|aEeas,
e;Vet beans and similar crops for the summer, in
every instance possible Canadian field peas,
vetches, and other winter growing crops should
be planted by farmers to help tide over the defi
cheney which will be caused by the lack of nitro
genous fertilizer"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20
When the Var Will End.

1t is easy to say when the war will end It Will
end when Prussiansm is in the dust of uncondi-
tional surrender When that will be depends pr-
marily upon the speed with which American man
power is mustered to the Western front.
General March, our army Chief of Staff re-
Gently told the Senate military committee that the
only way Germany be whipped is 'by America
going into this thing with her whole strength"
Senator Kirby thereupon asked Then America
has got to put enough men over there to whip
Germany" General March's reply is packed with
significance.
THAT is it in a nutshell" he answered.
at is up to us to win the war, and we can win
it. How long it will take will depend exactly
upon what do. If drag along and put
small force there, shall be playing
Germany's game. 1t is my belief that with
an American army of four million men in
France under one commander go
through the German line whenever please"
If this judgment is sound, and from it's con-
sentative source we certainly may consider it So
the will reach the point of decision as soon as
four million American troops on the Western
'front.' Italy being included in that term. Our new
program calls for eighty divisions, or upwards
of three million men in France by June the thir-
tieth of next year. with an additional eighteen
divisions in training here. On that basis it is
easily calculated that by the summer of 1919 we
shall be in position to strike the decisive blow
Much would remain to be DONE no doubt, after
that blow had been delivered; the actual ending
of the might be long deferred. 1t is possible
too, that between now and next summer events
may either to delay hasten the decisive
stroke. But far the most competent judg-
ment measuring present prospects, foresee, we
have reasonable hopes of being able to determine
the wars outcome by autumn of 1919, or at latest
by the spring of 1920-determine it, that is to say
in results, not merely in possibilities and plans
1t should be noted, however, and noted emphat-
icaly, that these prospects contingent ntirely
haNri Amor of fpIrr
by next June, and this in TURF is altogether con-
tngent upon the enactment and effective operation
of the proposed measure extending the Selective
Service ages. Such an extension is absolutely
essary to provide the power essential to carry
ing out the American program. Hence the
Importance of expediting this legislation. General
March states the case simply and cogently when he
says: IF drag along and put a small force
over there, we shall be playing Germany's game"
That policy would mean prolongation of the
struggle and unnecessary sacrifices. In the adOp-
ton of measures assuring a prompt and adequate
supply of power lies the shortest and surest
messs so the adhesive vicsory."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20
QUlPS AND QUIDDLTIES

Gentleman Farmer-"Tve got rather a lot of
meat at home. 1 thought 1 better report it-a
whole sheep in fact. You see. 1 kill my
sheep"
Clerk to Food Control-"But that won't do. I
shall. have to LOOK into this. You mustn't kill
whole sheep at once"-Punch.
There was evidently something on Blinks'
mind, but although his friend notice it he didn't
say anything. Suddenly Blinks jerked out
Can you keep secret?"
Il am as silent the tomb" answered his
friend gravey.
Il say, need to borrow some money" said
Binks.
Don't worry, old man. replied his friend.
quickly cit is as though I'd never heard it."
When two Germantown children recently met
on the street one announced with considerable
PRIDE
We've got new baby at our house"
The other responded. That's nothing we've
got new cat at ours
The president of the Santa Fe railroad, Edward
Payson Ripley, recently ordered totally deaf
to be employed. For what position?" asked his
general manager. Hes so deaf he can't hear
thunder" Exactly said Mr.. Ripley. LET him
listen to passengers complaints
Nora had been guilty of what was considered
indiscretion, the mistress of the house had
her the carpet. eff such thing occurs again,
NORA sara the Ia0y, L snail nave 10 get another
servant" Whereupon Nora, with grin respond
ed: 81 wish you would, mum-there's easily
enough work for two of u.s."
One of the quarrels which had followed the
first in progress.
Didn't some idiot propose to you before our
marriage?" said the hastily
Certainly" said the woman, with icy calm.
Then you ought to have married him!" snap
ped the man thinking he'd triumphed.
81 did," said the woman.
Then the man remembered he had his train
to catch
Stand up! The orchestra is playing The
Star-Spangled Banner
II can't. / have sore foot"
Better stand up. fellow offered that ex-
cuse the other day and it wasn't long before he
had a sore head"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20
Eneland'S Heroic Record.

line of pro-German propaganda that has
bobbei up several times since the began is the
sentence England is in the war to the last French
man" Nothing would please Germany better than
for Engand's allies TO believe this wherefore Ger
man agents have been at some pains to spread this
feeling. AS matter OF fact, any hint of this sort
is cruelty unjust and obviously false that its
very Utterance should make every patriotic Amer
lean hot with indignation and should shame the
man who for moment harbors the thought
A recent issue of the Literary Digest contains
some Illuminating figures to give the lie to this bit
OF German deception. They show that British cas-
ualties last year exceeded those OF the French by
more than half million men; that British armies
have been fighting our battles only on the
western front, but in Italy, Greece, Egypt, the
GallpOli peninsula, Palestine, South Africa East
Africa, Siberia and northern Russia; while the
British navy, besides keeping the German fleet bot
tied up, besides clearing the of German raiders
besides fighting the submarine to the point where
the Ubt at has been well-nigh destroyed have made
IL possible for the United States to send nearly
million and half men to France. to say nothing
of innunerable quantities of foOdstuns mmuni-
tOns, vehicles. horses mules and other war mate
rials.
We c~e too much to England for any American
TO lOOS 18th the leI-t suspicion upon her war
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20

"Ill tell you all l know said the slightly
wounded German, but l cannot tell you as much
could the man who is dead. He was a very
finely educated Alsatian."
So an inspecting officer inspected in accordance
with the system and this his report
ut is regrettable that the soldier killed this
finely educated Alsatian. He not only destroyed a
good source of information but deprived the army
of the honor of having taken another German
prisoner
That inspector was decorated with the Order
OF the Boot that report reached head
quarters. The mills of the H Q. gods may grind
slowly, but they grind exceeding small.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20
NAMES IN THE NEWS

THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY-is
more highly developed in Germany than in any
other country 1t is formed from the laboring
classes and would be a power in the reichstag
were it not for the inadequate apportionment
of seats. 1t favours policy of peace abroad
and social reform at home, the latter including
the abolition Of class government and universal
equality in rights and duties irrespective of sex
CO rank.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-20
The Journals Service Flag

In honor of the Sixty-nine Atlanta Journal men
who have entered the service of their country Ine
two white stars are in memory of Captain Meredith
Cav and CAPTAIN James s. Moore. Jr., Journal men.
who gave their lives for our country in France
Arizona republican., 1918-11-10
Will Germany Yield?

Will the Germans agree to the terms of the mistice? We think they will They may hesitate and delay. But Swabian that the end will be the long delay, period of inactivity might conceivably help the Germans. but delay of good. But there can be delay of only hours. They must make up their minds their minds will be made up for them, to the same things later If it devoves upon the allies to reconstruct the German mind it may take some time, perhaps months but it will be done terrible, additional cost to Ger many though at some cost to ourselves
 It must have been known in Berlin when the German mission was sent on to meet General Foch that the terms he would lay down would be simple ones, admitting of modification. They would pro- vide for aH unconditional surrender; they would be different in principle from those imposed upon Bull garia and Turkey those which had been laid down to Austria There would be nothing to be argued debated. The whole thing would be settled by brief ives" or mo-"
 Knowing this, the mission would hardly have German government to yield anything and everything that might be demanded
 The military party in Germany would perhaps be strong enough to prevent an agreement to hard terms but it would not be strong enough to conduct vigorous resistance of the allies if the terms should be rejected could only remain obstructive ele ment. Germany could gc neither forward nor back ward and anarchy would develop signs of which have already appeared
 Altogether, believe Christmas may dawn world at peace, though good will may not be fully restored
Arizona republican., 1918-11-10
Post Election Claims

Preposterous election claims of campaign mana gers may purpose before election. They may influence considerable class of voters who have principles, who ignorant of principles and only to be the winning side. These voters count for the growth in strength of the dominant party in state or a county until it becomes over grown and explodes.
 But an election claim without basis after the votes have all been cast absurd and worse. It can change nothing, it may lead parsans of the los ing side to waste more money. Many who bet do before an election with judgment or what they believe be good judgment. But after close elec- tion, when it is succeeded by doubt men meet the street. blinded by prejudice and anger they make wagers losing which they believe to be losing. bet before election may be money talk ing" bet after an election is half the time only senseless bluff
 Two days after the congressional elections Cum nngs, the acting head of the democratic national committee, claiming both houses of congress by increased majorties, when it known before mid night of election day that the house was safely and absolutely republican and that the republicans had gained seven senatorshps had lost one and, at the most could lose only two more, both of which they have retained
 Chairman Hays, on the other hand on election night red the house and probably the senate already generally believed in all the newspaper offices.
 If there is ever a time when campaign manager both for his good and the reckless members of his party should tell the truth it is after the bal lot has been deposited. Whatever incentive lying there may have been has passed away.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-10
TUCSON BR|DE-ELECT
 |S WELL KNOWN HERE

Interesting 10 society in general throughout the state is news of the en- gagement of Miss Phyllis Mansfield, daughter of Mrs. Eva Mansfield, to Cy- Til Charles Sanders. an oil Notation ex- pert of San Francisco, which was an- nounced in Tucson recently. The date of the wedding has not been definitely determined, but it is understood that the marriage will take place in Califor- nia the latter part of the month.
 The bride-elects father. the late J. $. Mansfield. was pioneer resident of Ar izona, and the family has been promi- nent in the business and social life of the Old Pueblo since the seventies.
 Miss Mansfield is a particular favo- rite in Tucson as well as in Phoenix where she has visited frequently. She cancelled her autumn trip to the capi- tai this season because of her war ac- tivity at home. She has been conspic- uously active in Red Cross since the entrance of the United States into the war, being the organizer of the Tucson motor service squad. the originator of the jitney dances and the first sales manager of the Red Cross shop.
 MT Sanders is New Yorker. a Yale man, and has been connected with var ious large mining enterprises in the south and west since his college days He is at present associated with the Standard Oil company with headquar- lters in San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-10
LITTLE JAMES
The Signing of the Armistice

It ust to be so at wot ever got into Print was Straight If wun read it in Paper a Book he knode it troo fer he to hisself: Nobody wuddent go to all this Trubbe to set up in Tpe and print somethin at ant so" That's reeson they's many Foxes sot in their Opinyuns as Demmycrats an Republicans; they got by reedin Demmycrat an Republican papers But after while tn People found out at all at got into Print wasn't Troo; at theys some Felers at goes to a Hole Lot of Panes to tell a Lie an at even Tipes got c'rrupted.
 But Foxes still reize tn Telygraft. Anything at comes over tn Wires it don't make no Difference what is bound to be tn Fax. So when tn Noos come tn other day at tn Germans had Sined tn Army Sticks an at Generic Nssimo Fox an Generl Pershing had give tn orders to Geese Firn', an at tn wors over most everybody Bleeved it. They dropt everything else an begun to Hole Peece Cely brshuns everywhere an shoot off Dynnymite Boms an Fire Crackers.
 Wun feller which ust to be a Newspaper Corrys- pondent an sent out Noos by Teygraft heard tn Uprore and hurried down town to what it was all about He met Sitizen which repize to a Inkwiry 9Th Dutch has jist Sined tn Army Sticks"
 "Who so?" Asts tn first feller
 "Its jist come over tn Wire"
 But 1t must be Mistaik." sez tn first feller; "it must be Premachoor. Of coarse they's goin to Sine tn Army Sticks; they Gotto, but they hant had Time to do it yit Tn German Army Sticks Mish- hain't hardly had time yit to git from Berlin tn Western Frunt They cuddent a had time to read tn paper. an find out what's into it. You can't expect them Dutch to Sine anything without knowin what it is''
 But they done it anyhow" sez tn Stizen "th Dutch has been don' Hole Lot of things at they ant been in tn Habit of 6on'. Besides as say it's come tn Wires by Cable to Moo York an acrost tn Country by land from Moo York to Feenix by tn shortest Root
 I'll bet at when tn German Mshun left Berlin they was Tole to Sine up without astin' no Ques- chuns. I'll bet tn Rich Stag sez to em We don't know what's in that Army Sticks but Wotever it s it'll be better'n it'll be Week from now You Sine 1t before tn Allize git chanct to change their Mines about it an put in IA more Pints into it.
 This here's about what happened: The German Mishun come arunnin up to tn Western Frunt where Generl Nissimo Fox was waiting fer em holdin tn Army Sticks in wun hand an. Founting Pen in tn other. Mister Her Erzgerber was arunnin' ahead of tn Other Missionaries an he Come up he sez Hello Gencrl have you got them there Army Sticks with your
 "Yes, sez Gener Nissimo Fox as he handed tb. Dockment an tn Founting pen Mister Erzgerber and pintng to a Dotted Line he sez. Sine here an tn Wors over; that's all they was to it."
 LITTLE JAMES.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-10
It Was a SIiqht Hold

Few people except statisticians realized by what slight tenure the democrats held the house of rep resentatives in the Sixtysixth congress. They had plurality of six the republicans, and with the aid of four independents, socialist and a prohibi- tionist always ready to vote with them, they were able to organize the house and pass any purely party measures. Yet change of 500 votes in the congress sional elections in 1916, properly distributed would have given the house to the republicans so narrow the democratic majorities in many of the dis tricts.
 The statistcians have not yet figured the ma- jories by which the republican gain of forty three has been effected, but they will be found to repre- sent such a considerable sentiment that they may be regarded decisive.
 It not a landslide. but a return much more tTonging than had been expected in the crcum- stances.
 Congresses have been usually overturned because of dissatisfaction F7ith action of the majority; because of change of sentiment regarding a party policyin short because of,something the ma jority in congress had done That was not the case this year. The congress had done nothing against which there could be popular revulsion of senti- ment There had been important party legislation A few of the democratic leaders had gone wrong as 10. war measures but the sweeping defeat admins- tered to the party Tuesday cannot be interpreted to be a punishment for the recalcitrancy of those few, the most conspicuous of whom by the way have been returned
 The causes of the overturn are probably two the most important being not resentment against any, thing the democratic congress had done but a fear of what it might do might fail do in the period which should succeed the war. whose complexities VII be far greater than those of the war period A blender then will be far disturbing the coun-