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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31


Of the young men being drafted, but large
numbers were attracted to the cities by the
high wages offered by war industries and
other enterprises.
The bureau of education realized that if
the millions of boys and girls in the cities and
towns could be induced to spend their leisure
time in cultivating the thousand of acres of
untitled land in the yards and vacant lots, it
would result in substantial increase in food
production and an improvement in the type
of future citizens. 1t is, therefore, both an
agricultural and educational problem, and
necessarily belongs to the schools.
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION
According to the bureau of education the
plan of organization, briefly stated, is as fol-
lows:
1t involves a general director, who is re-
sponsible for organization, propaganda, and
administration.
Regional directors are appointed, who are
charged with the responsibility of writing In
structions upon gardening that will enable
supervisors and teachers to take a garden
company successfully through a season, even
though not expert gardeners. CThese in
structions have been put out in leafet form
and sent from the central office to all who ap-
piled for them.)
Assistant regional directors are named,
who work under the regional director and
whose duties are similar to those of the re-
gional director, excepting that of writing gar
den leaflets.
The army plan Of organizatio was adopted
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
Ja6an S Policies.

No words could be friendlier than those of
Foreign Minister Uchida at the recent con-
vening of the JapanenSe Parliament. Touch
ing all matters of international concern, his
statement of policy accorded entirely with AL
lied principles as they are being enunciated
in the Versailles conference and notably with
those which the United States has champion
ed. 1t is of the East, of course, that Baron
Uchida spoke with most significance. Con-
corning Russia, he said it was his nation S
wish to cooperate in working OUT happy
solution of that country's tragic problems,
particularly with view to enabling the Rus
sian people to set up for themselves stable
and responsible government. AS to China
1--WE have solemnly pledged ourselves
to respect the independence and terri
torial integrity of China anG to abide
faithfully by the principle of equal OPP
portunity and the open door for COM
merce and industry. We establish our
relations with China pom a basis of JUS
tice and mutual helplessness such as is
calculated to bring t.bOut a lasting and
complete understanding between the two
nations We intend to remain a sincere
friend of China, to use our best endeav-
ors for the development of a brilliant
future for China and for the promotion
of the general well being of the Chinese
people,
Zine professions" the cynic will say, "but
what of their fulfillment?" Well, we know at
least that Japan remained steadfast to the
Allies through fair days and foul despite all
that German intrigue could do to detach her.
We know that sh0 has kept faith with the
United States in all compacts, and, more than
that, has sought to cultivate our friendship.
We know, Furthermore, that influences which
sought most sensationally to arouse hostility
between America and I~pan were pro-Ger-
man and were scheming to involve us in war
in that quarter for the specific purpose of
1eSCi0
ism. Is it not wiser as we'll as mole gracious
to accept japanese words as sincere until
they prove the contrary than to dance to the
piping of German propagandists?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

the mailbag today letter of than ordinary interest to
attending
A
attribute? can't find of the books tell me
and pocket and carefully after
We a
this
of mind
annc, adf
We daresay a
who writes
called "What the
would simply
the dictionary and a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
The SaUing Poorer of the Soil.

There can be no solution to the high
cost of living and related problems, thinks
the Augusta Chronicle, until rural resources
are more widely and more thoroughly de-
veloped: whatever else may be done will
count for little unless there is a greater
production of food and clothing; the scale
of wages can never get up high enough to
fulfill the needs of the people unless the
agriculture of the world responds suffi-
GENTLY to supply those needs"
A sage observer has said that the only
enduring conquests are those made by the
plow Certain it is that a very potent
ally in combating the ills that beset the
life of cities will be found by turning to
the unused, or poorly used, powers of the
soil. There is arabic land enough in Ameri-
ca to provide a wholesome living for all
the millions who exc out an existence in
crowded centers Of population. Many Of
these are in occupations which for all their
nerve-wrecking stress are unessential to the
merely waste human energy without CIV
ing anything substantial in return. Sup
pose these non-producers were co-laboring
with Nature to bring forth worthy harvests
would there not be more wealth and bet
ter still, more strength of heart and spirit
in the nations life? Greater development of
rural resources is to be wished not simply
as a solution to economic problems, but
chiefly because of the stunted human re-
sources which thus would be given chance
to unfold.
Despite the babble and glamor of cities,
it is after all from the quiet spaces and I'M
alluring toll of the country that our ma
tional vigor is derived. "The country
home" Professor w. H. Mills, of the Agri-
cultural Extension Department, truly de-
clares, "still stands the bulwark of our
civilization
Here the nations children are born,
here they learn the stern necessity of
work, of work not for themselves alone,
but for all the family The little toddler
who brings in a few chips from his
fathers Ak to help his mother cook
the dinner has learned a fundamental
1esson-tO work with others for a COM
mon end. No other human institution
teaches this lesson so perfectly as does
the country home. Here our children
work in the pure fresh air, in the life
giving sunshine, with plants and birds
and animals Gods own creation. They
play in the woods, they wade in the
brooks, they grow into manhood and
Womanhood strong and clean, they
swarm from this country home into
the industries of the nation. They man
age its business, they heal it's sick,
they teach it's schools, they preach in
it's pulpits.
From these forces of renewal the cities
draw sturdiness and vision. 1t is alto
gether desirable that there should be a
certain outflow from rural to urban dis
tricts, because thus will our common life
be continually reinvigorated. But it is
still more needful at this time there should
be a larger outflow from urban to rural
districts in order that there may be ade-
quate production of the great necessaries and
in order, too, that human lives which are
fettered and whiting may feel the liberat-
ing and revving touch of the soil.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
CHARM
j.
BY H. Addington Bruce


" Amt won't give you charm, young
lady. Neither will powder All the
cosmetics in the world are worthless
as charm-makers. And you can spend a
fortune on jewels and fine raiment without
gaining a whit in charm.
If you want to be really charming you
have got to embelish yourself inside
Greenville Kleiser, in his "Inspiration
and Ideals" breaches a sermon on charm
of special significance to eager, ambitious,
discontinued little women like you.
CHARM Mr.. Kleiser observes, sis an
innate quality of mind and heart, and an ex-
preston of beautiful attitude toward life.
Manners are often an exterior polish, as
sumed for occasion and circumstances. But
charm is intrinsic and spontaneous. Charm
is akin to culture, and it is impossible to
have either one in high degree without the
other.
ITO cultivate charm it is necessary to go
directly to inner sources, to give special at
tentiOn to the development of the graces of
kindness, sincerity, integrity, and nobility.
Charm almost battles definition, yet it
is quickly recognized by the world
To this 1 would add only a few words by
way of practical suggestion:
The graces which Mr.. Klesier has men
toned as being indispensable to the gaining
of charm are graces which can never be &C
CURED by person of dOminantly self-cen-
tered turn in mind
The very fact that you are so bent on
making yourself charming leads me at once
to suspect that you are more than ordinarily
self-centered
You may not be exactly selfish, though
very much fear that you are. In any event,
you must gain self-forgetfulness through
thinking and working for the good of Others
if your craving for charm is to be gratified
To be sure as soon you do really gain
self-forgetfulness, you will no longer crave
to be charming. You will, in fact, give the
matter of charm scarcely any thought what
ever.
For then your great desire will be- not
to make good impression on those whom
you know, but of rendering them good
service.
Yet, oddly enough, the moment you at
tain this sublime attitude, that moment
charm will become your lasting possession.
This is the one way you can win charm
by beauttfying of the mind and expension
of the soul.
1t obviously is not easy way to
go to the ne"r rest drug store where external
beautifiers are sold. But it is the way that
you will take if you really are in earnest.
Copyright, 1919, by the Associated News
papers.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

THE worst winter l remember was when
we were besieged," said the old soldier 1--WE
had only one bite day for two weeks, and
that was horsefesh."
81 remember" said his tramp companion,
Giving for month on one bite, and that
was out o. mine own Leg
"You old cannibal, do you expect me to
believe that?" roared the soldier.
cts true, believe me or not" said the old
tramp calmly. ga dog took bite out of
my leg and the compensation kept me like
a swell for four weeks"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
NEW TREES FOR FRANCE

BY Frederic j. HaSkin
w TASHINGTON, D. c., JAN 25.-Mil-
wv lions of plants and seeds are now be-
ing collected by the American For
estry association to be sent to France, to aid
in the work of reforestation. The state of
Pennsylvania has contributed 100 pounds of
white pine seed and SO pounds of Douglas
fir seed. Minnesota has sent 200 pounds of
white pine seed. But much more is needed
France can use 700 pounds of these seeds.
The requests for American seed same from
the French Forest Service to the United
States Forest Service, but, while the Ameri-
can organization was able to send large
quantities of plants and seeds that it hap
pened to have on hand, it had no appropria-
ton with which to buy additional seed for
France. So it turned the request over to
the American Forestry association-a private
organization of great wealth and influence
Mr.. Percival S. Ridsdale secretary of the as
ISOLATION, is now in France, investigating for
estry conditions, with view to placing the
assistance of his association where it will do
the most good
The condition of the French forests today
is so bad that it has enlisted the interest of
foresters all over the world More than L.
900 acres of French forest were actually
demolished by the war, while over 60 per
cent of the remaining merchantable timber
had to be cut in the cause of defense This
would be a heavy blow to any nation, but to
France, who had worked over and cherished
her forests for the past fifty years, it is
nothing short of national calamity
In America, wood is common material
There is plenty of it, and only recently has
it ever been suggested that the supply was
not inexhaustible. Only recently has for
est conservation propaganda been launched
But in France, devastated by many wars
wood was not plentiful, even at the outbreak
of the war. The nation had to import one
third Of it's lumber. Hence the strictest
kind of conservation was both preached and
practiced, and every effort was made to in
crease the forested land. In hundred
years, France succeeded in creating forests
where formerly there were only sandy
wastes, in planting trees on barren mountain
slopes, and in establishing a national timber
resource that surprised the neighboring ma
tiOns.
Over twelve per cent of the French for
ests is owned by the government Forty
three percent is owned and regulated by
communes and public institutions, and the
rest is privately owned. Even the timber in
the hands of the communes and private own
ers is partially controlled by the government.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

Lane and President wilson
to organize the school gar
den army were increased
food production and the
training of school children
in patriotism, responsibility,
industry, service and thrift.
At the time of it's organiza-
tion the necessity for man
power was being felt, more
especially in the extensive
pursuits of agriculture.
Not only were the farms
1ooi11o thoir toy, lore hoaoIcp
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

r has been announced by an Albany, N. Y,
woman who is one of the vice presi-
dents of the Womens Christian Tenn
perance Union, that the organization, en-
couraged by the triumph of the prohibition
campaign, now plans warfare on the deadly
cigarette This campaign is one, however,
that will receive scant sympathy from those
who are opposed to the liquor traffic On the
authority of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, the American Red Cross, and the war
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
AT HOME AND ABROAD

the decorations and the tin-can and mayon-
bottle, candle-sticks and ash-trays.
The brick walls display a few unfi1ishe1
canvasses, cubist prints and even an old pair
of ice skates. The rugs, too, have deserted
the floor for the wall, in order to have bet
ter view. The widest thing about the place
is hula-hula costume hanging from nail.
The floors are bare, and when the victrola
isn't broken, the more energetic may dance.
Of course there is food-but then that is
such common stuff The most interesting
things about the Kat are the two discharged
soldiers who run it. One can forgive dis
charged soldier for almost anything.
Former Emperor William and the former
empress have both so far recovered from their
recent illnesses that they are able to resume
their former mode of living in Holland. They
are taking their customary morning walks in
the grounds around the castle. Herr Hohen-
zollern is reported in much better spirits His
birthday January 27 was celebrated by con-
cert in the castle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

my subscription to The Semi-Weekly
Journal expires January 27. L am taking a
daily but cannot think of dropping The
Semi-Weekly Journal. 1t is first to be look
ed through in my home every Wednesday
and Saturday. 1t was always good but of
late it is so much better we cannot part
with it'-Ella Dickinson, Route 2, Box
81 HaleYYille. Ala.
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THE. EDITOR.

seas, inasmuch as the meaning of that term
was variously interpreted, they made no
reservations whatsoever On private interna-
tiOnal understandings.
More assuring, however, than arguments
on The legal aspects Of the case is the mani
est willingness of An eTicaS compeers in the
L'Gace conference to DIN in support of certain
principles and institutions that will abolish
och the necessity and the advantage OF
,CcTet treaties. Consider, for instance, their
cquie5cence in the proposal that territory
such as the once German African and Ger
man Pacific colonies, and the Adriatic coast
region be 1nternatiOnaliZed or at least left
90 the ultimate disposal of League OF Ma
lions. This at once clears away many pCssI-
~iilLi@6 OF dis5enSiOn and renders useless sew
eral private international understandings
those, Tor example, between Great Britain
and Japan concerning German islands in the
North Pacific and between Italy, France and
Great Britain concerning the East Adriatic
lands. In fact, League of Nations ITSELF if
established in earnest and supported in good
faith, Will create a diplomatic climate in
which secret treaties, even though not Tor
-naIIy inhibited, would naturally die out
For when the old system of uneasy bal
ances OF power, with their jealousy, suspicion
and inevitable intrigue, is supplanted by .
generously inclusive alliance Of all nations
devoted to Justice, free alliance of free ueo-
pies, founded upon the truth that the basic
interests of the great mass of men every
where are not conflicting and should be CO.
operative-When an international system such
as this is established, secret treaties will take
wing forever, like birds of darkness before
The rising sum-
TO an American the flag of his country is
not only the most beautiful in the world but
the most charged with meaning. Its 13 stripes
indicate the IL original states, while the stars
IN the azure field show the number of states
that now make up the great republic, many
of these single stars representing in extent
and native wealth empire in themselves AS
to the arrangement of the stars, the plan
adopted shows at glance how many these
states are. The advantage of having ma
tional ensign so clearly representative of all
the states that go to make up the union is OBJ
vious-New York World.
Henry Ford is no doubt solicitous about
the welfare of mankind, but we doubt whether
as an editor he can resist the temptation
to WELD the power of the rejection slip.
Sometimes we think Germany is repentant
and then we read about Bernstorff being
there.
In the end we suspect, it will be the league
of Wilson.
The president is away, but congress goes
on forever.
The decision Of the peace conference will
nat oHTo OeeD
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In honor of the seventy-three Atlanta Jour-
nal men who have entered the service of their
country. The two white stars are in memory
of Captain Meredith Gray and Captain James
S. Moore, Jr., Journal men, who gave their
lives for our country in France.
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BOQUETS

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subscriptions. / taking several other
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is best, for it is so complete ] am now
seventy-three years old and have read The
Journal for thirty years."-Mrs. J. P. Anglin,
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

A $25,O00,00O canal is being dug by Can
ada between Niagara Falls and Ontario, a
distance of eight and one-half miles. The
purpose of the project is to furnish power for
Canadian industry. Five years will be re-
CURED to complete the work even at high
speed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
CURRENT EVENTS

issue of The Atlanta Semi Weekly
Journal appears comprehensive throughout the
The and opinions of the
of foreign countries
arch our editorial staff.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
The End of Secret Treaties.

TR He first of President Wilson's Four
teen Points of Peace, enunciated
January 8, 1918, and accepted by all
the belligerents as a basis for the armstice,
is this:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
SEARCHLIGHT

In connection with the immigration prob
lem, which is now occupying the attention of
congress, it is interesting to note that over
forty-five per cent of the population of the
United States is foreign born or of direct
foreign extraction.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31
PURPOSES OF SCHOOL GARDEN ARMY
BY Jesse w. ArmiStead

The main purposes which prompted Com
missioner of Education CIaxton, Secretary
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

The Germans have some excitement al
though conquered. They now have election
bets to pay or collect.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

In the end, we suspect, it will be the league
of Wilson.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

open covenants of peace, openly
arrived at, after which there shall be no
private International understandings of
any kind, but diplomacy shall proceed
always frankly and in the public view"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

Europe will also take notice that the SEN
ate finally came across on the food relief bill
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

The decision of the peace conference will
not have any effect on the baseball season.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

The president is away, but congress goes
on forever.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

Sometimes we think Germany is repentant
and then we read about Bernstorff bein
there.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

Henry Ford is no doubt solicitous about
the welfare of mankind but we doubt whether
as an editor he can resist the temptation
to WELD the power of the rejection slip.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-31

Some of the keenest observers of the Yer
sailles conference think that this condition, if
not already virtually in force is certain to
become operative under the present trend of
events. High authorities on international
law are reported saying, indeed, that
secret treaties were annulled automatically
upon the acceptance Of the Presidents Four
teen Points, because in subscribing to them
as the essentials of peace and in signing the
armistice formed thereon the interested Pow
ers by that very act abrogated any covert
agreements which were in conflict with those
terms. 1t is worth noting in this connection
that while the Allies explicitly refused to
commit themselves on the freedom of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-26
ANCLAL WORLD-NEIY YORK AND PkILADEL
LAKE SUPERIOR IS ACTIVE
AND RISES IN LOCAL MARKET
Philadelphia Electric Also Continues Sho,o Fair Momentum
Tone Is Firm-SteeI Scores Vide Aduance

Stock trading Philadelphia exchange following
moderate activity
and opening prices unusual
stantial upward movement on the local exchange.
Superior activity
strength which attributed largely the big demand for Steel
evidence
slight
usual activity but held while Rapid certificates Union
William continued advancing
points a
Near the General Asphalt 1a its
previous closing level, the preferred higher.
Electric which
advanced slightly
recorded for United Philadelphia
and Minehil I
Pennsylvania Railroad
while lehgh Valley gained % after being higher
which
for n
Lake
. N a sna turnove
Brokers' md wasa
large volume, with prices rising almost without interruption
worthy continued demand their levels He
little
thought
The
was taken by New York exchange officials last week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-26

26.-Thc n bull
months Their"
bidding stocks large blocks at ad
vanc pric II
included the
which
to 3 o
be in
which
accus
indication of the activity strength could be- furnished only by
StIdoEHkcr the
features advancing than points S aud Crncb Steel
made a Of } to S11s.
a of q 2Sl in the railroads
Ntchf nrosc to and o
continued
alb 1907
spcriac. including Aist hamw and Corn Products, also
madc substantial
they
and nearly all those made from to than
points.
All important bond dealers intent dcvong their efforts
issues
continually in rail
of wholly
n the Liberty Bonds.
especially by this of buyers.
while other bonds the buying has been wholly
Metropolitan i2s which
from:< to