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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03

WI ASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 30.-The
w plan to teach wounded American sol
W diers new trades and professions,
which has been the subject of much work
and discussion throughout the war, is now
in actual operation. The Federal Board for
Vocational Education, which has charge of
the task, asks for the cooperation of the pub
lie in this business of finding places for dis
abled men.
The term "disabled" is not literally cor
rect except in very few cases. In this and
other countries, men badly manned nave
more than made up for their physical dis
abilities by the education they have gained
while convalescent and by the strengthen
ing of will and moral stamina which their
military experience has given them
The difficulty, according to the experts, is
to make the wounded men realize their oppor-
tunities and needs. A man who finds himself
disabled is naturally discouraged and inclined
to exaggerate his handicap The public gem
erously helps him in this by lavishing pity on
him, when the thing he needs is encourage
ment and confidence in his ability.
Suppose says member of the board,
''that a wounded, disheartened soldier comes
back to his home town, and worthy citizen
sees in him a chance to show his patriotism
and friendship. He offers him position at
a good salary without reference to his former
line of work. The ex-soldier is set to work
at a business for which he has no aptitude,
worthy citizen will have a crouch and dis
miss him. Or else he will keep him, reallz-
ing that he has made a serious mistake
This is what every citizen of the United
States wants to avoid-this haphazard aid
and the other danger of ex-soldier unemploy-
mer+ which may end in beggary or dlshon-
esty To place one hundred per cent OF
these wounded soldiers, whose past line OF
employment is closed to them, so that they
can make an honest living, is the program
which the Federal Board for Vocational Edu-
cation has set itself.
After a long period of adjustment and
many difficulties as to the recognition of It's
scope of activity the board has at last fitted
into definite place in the government, and
has secured the cooperation of the Medical
Department of the Army, the Department OF
Labor and the War Risk Insurance Bureau.
Heretofore, some of our disabled men nave
been discharged from service without means
of livelihood save limited knowledge or
wireless or block printing, gained in GONZALES
cent days in the hospital. Now, representa-
tives of the Vocational Board are going into
the hospitals and talking over prospects with
each man without trade, who has peen
recommended for discharge.
If the man is already fitted to enter
some new line of work through hospital study,
the Vocational Board helps to place him IN
position If he has only an inclination Tor
new trade, he is sent to some school Tor
training If he is at loss as to what ne can
do the vocational adviser makes suggestions
and interests him in some line of work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
PROVERBS FOR TOMORROW
Ru Il Addin otnn Rrucn

BY II. AQd1n&tOn Bruce
~ N the eve of the new year, with its GER
I J tainty of unusual problems and crises,
it surely behooves all of us to do some
earnest thinking And to aid Us in charting
our course through the serious days that lie
ahead, we lay we'll draw on the wisdom of
the ages as handed down to us in the form
of proverbs
Many reverb has a special bearing on
the issues with which we shall have to deal
during the coming year. Thus, as bearing
on the vital issue of the peace settlement,
our ancestral philosophers, proverb makers,
remind us:
We shoul1 consult three things in all our
actions-j lstice, honesty, and utility.
Justice is the rightful sovereign of the
world.
Charity excuseth not cheating.
1t is cruelty to the innocent not to punish
the guilty.
Peace without truth poison
Better a little in peace with right than
much with anxiety and strife
Deliberate slowly, execute promptly.
Hatred is blind as we'll as love.
Peace fourishes when reason rules.
Good counsel is better THAI a great army.
What is just and right is the law of laws
And, as concerns the social readjustments,
he lessening of friction between class and
class tho CALMING NTH II J4R
war HAS revealed to, us as a universal need
proverb lore gives us these helpful hints:
AVdTlC6 anu uQ6llCy cannot dwell together
u the same house.
Human blood is all of one color.
They that command the most enjoy them
elves the least.
Confidence begets confidence
He who devours the substance of the poor
will find at length bone to choke him.
Dlstrust is poison to friendship.
None so despicable as those who despise
others.
What is wrong today won't be right to-
morrow.
There can be no friendship where there
is no freedom.
That is the best government in which an
injury to one is the concern of ALL
Our personal activities in the critical year
of 1919, the policy each of us should adopt
for our own good our brothers good and
the good of the notwithstanding this also
we may learn not a little from the collective
experience of the race as voiced in proverbs
Produce much, consume little, labor dill
gently, speak courteously
Beware of no man more than thyself.
handful of common sense is worth a
bushel of learning.
The charitable give out at the door and
God puts in at the window.
Good enough is never bought.
Well doin is the best capital
To be of use in the world is the only way
10 be happy.
Gold is the snare of the soul
Space commands me to stop. But read
through these proverbs once more, and pom
der their helpfulness as counsel for the COM
ing year.
Copyright, 1918, by the Associated News
papers)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
VERIFY, MAN IS A QUEER KIND OF CRITTER

TWAIN inclined to- suspect was
Atemus phosophzmg the peculiar
old ADAM and summed up
witht statement that 'man is kind of cite'
We
Years for instance learn that the mayor OF
celebrating the advent Of world the year,
Workers. being and kBh set (havng originated in Musca-
onS) quick to take advantage
the intelligent mayors official generosity and judging by the vivid story e-
correspondent or
that equaed
Workers. Just having to live in that
madm metropolis punishment enough
for the New York But we are intrigued
decide that JUST ONE HOU
awSness drunkenness debauchey and dau didoes
wasthe PROPER PERIOD he should allow.
Why not hour?
with his official favor why not ALL NIGHT
ndeed 1osephne is a kind O. crIter!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
Why He Didn t Buy.
some such ORGANIZATION

Every community whose highways are ill
kept inadequate should take to heart the
lesson of instance recently made public
by Clemson College. 1t seems that a man
from distant point went to certain South
Carolina county to look into a farm which
advertised for sale. He found the loca-
tion, the land and the equipment greatly
to his liking, and was on the verge of CLOSING
a deal But when sss took another Jog over
the roads of the region and considered how
hard their rundown condition would make
travel to and from town, he left the county
without buying. Thus was lost a valuable
citizen and investor who might easily have
been secured, together with many like him
if due care had been given the county's
highways Il;
1t is obvious why men of foresight will
not choose to settle in a district that lacks
good roads They know that the profitable
ness of farming and the enhancement of their
investment depend largely on the character
of the roads leading to the market, the
school, the hurch and to the neighbors
homes. They know that good roads mean
cheap and 'easy hauling, and hence fairer
profits on the products of tn. soil. They
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
The South and the Phillbbmes

In assaying the rich possibilities of trade
development between the United States and
the Philippines the Federal Bureau of For
|eign Commerce points out two particularly
promising fields of the islands export bust
ness-the growing of cOcoanuts, the oil of
which is coming to be used so extensively as
a wholesome substitute for certain dairy sta
pies, and the production of rubber for which
there is an enormous and continually increas-
ing demand. AS these industries expand, the
Philippines will play more and more impor-
tant part in the commerce of the world and
especially of the United States.
Their exports from this country in recent
years have consisted largely of cotton and it's
manufactures, a circumstance of peculiar in
terest to the South. The South indeed has
prospect of goodly trade in divers parts of
the Orient now that the Panama route to the
Pacific is open and the possession of an ade-
quate American merchant marine assured
Being more closely linked to the Philippines
we shall reach out the more easily to the
Eastern lands beyond
If the doughboy faces the powder is it
the doughgirl who powders the face?
The kaiser escaped into Holland disguised
as a piece of cheese. This explains why
the Dutch will not give him up.
Now that women are to be in the German
army: what is to be done about the last word?
Mr. Wilson told joke in Paris the other
day and they say that ClemenceaU it!
According to news dispatches the Watch
on the Rhine has been set up to Paris time.
MARITIME HARMSEN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

reproduction Of the Statue of Liberty
erected in one of the public centers of Bor-
deauX, France, designedly or not, has fur
nished a pleasant home suggestion to the
thousands Of American troops who have
passed through or visited the historic French
city.
The Statue of Liberty is an outcome of the
desire of the French people to honor the
United States in connection with the celebra-
ton of the centenary of their independence
in 1876. Frederic Auguste Bartho1di, dis
t1nguished French sculptor, was commits
stoned by the French government to execute
a heroic figure of Liberty Enlightening the
World, for presentation to the United States,
and the statue which for nearly thirty years
has shown it's commanding figure over New
York's harbor from Liberty Island, is the
result.
Originally it was intended to. exhibit the
statue at the Centennial exposition in the
summer Of 1876, but owing to the magni-
tude of the work it could not be finished in
time so that only the hand holding the torch
reached Philadelphia. Yet even that small
portion won unqualified admiration from the
millions who viewed it. After the close of
the Centennial the hand was brought to this
city and placed in Madison Square, near the
site of the existing Farragut memorial
The gift of the statue did not include the
necessary pedestal, and for more than ten
years after the completion Of the work it
could not be erected for lack of funds to sup
needed and after various attempts to ase
the money had failed the World, in 1885,
undertook the task, and, by inviting popular
subscriptions, accomplished it in little more
than year
The unveiling Of the statue, October 2S,
1887, afforded one of the memorable
pageants of New York harbor There was an
imposing array of shipping and river craft,
all profusely decked with bunting President
Cleveland and his cabinet, distinguished
Frenchmen and other foreigners, governors of
many states, Americans prominent in every
walk of life, participated. Future United
States Senator Chauncey M. Depew delivered
the grafton.
The statue is Of bronze, ISL feet inches
high from base to tip Of the torch. The total
height from water level is 301 feet inches
The number of steps from base to torch is
403. Forty persons can stand comfortably
in the head, while twelve can stand in the
torch. Some tim ago a movement was
started to place an electric elevator in the
statue, but it has not yet been carried out
New York World
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
A HERO EVERY DAY

The navy department has commended
John Bowen, chief gunners mate, John S.
Russell, chief machinists mate and Harry B.
Alderman, chief yeoman, U. S. N. for con-
spicuous services rendered when a fire broke
out on board the U. S. S. Cleveland while at
sea- Despite the fact that the word fire"
was passed over the ship and believing the
magazine to be on fire, these men entered
the compartment situated above the magazine
which was filled with dense smoke arising
from burning celuloid. and after forty-five
minutes of continuous effort, succeeded in
locating and extingushing the blaze at great
risk of sucocation.
Bowen enlisted January 81, 1912, giving
as next of kin his half brother, Edward
Melia, who resides at 70 Cotton street, San
Francisco, Cal.
Russell enlisted in March, 1918, giving as
next of kin his mother, Mrs Mary Ellen Rus
sell, TIA Muncie Boulevard, Kansas City.
Missouri.
Alderman enlisted September II, 1917
His mother, Mrs. Mollie V. Alderman, lives
in Pocomoke City, Md.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
A FABLE BY AESOP

THE MICE, THE CAT, AND THE BELL
Once on a time SOME mice were in such
great dread of cat, that they did not dare
to stir day o. night lest she should kill
them. At this rate they thought they should
starve, so they all met to talk of the best
thing for them to do. While they thus sat
in great doubt, a pert young mouse rose
and said, Il have thought of good plan,
and that is to tie a bell to the cats neck,
which would ring at each step she takes,
and let us know when she comes near"
This bright speech brought hope with it, and
made the mice jump for joy. Then grave
old mouse who till now had been quite
mute, rose and said, 81 have heard that you
hold wolf by the ears and that you put
salt on the birds tail , but what shall we
do to bell the cat?"
Safe bind, safe find.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
Plenty of Nitrate Promised.

That is a highly welcome announcement
from the War Industries Board to the eff
feet that farmers can get all the nitrate
they need next spring. This promise rests
on the fact that since November 1mporta-
tions have been diverted from munlt1on max
ing to the manufacture of fertilizer. with
peace at hand, our immediate anxiety over
the question of a nitrate supply is relieved
but the problem will not be solved nor its
attendant perils removed, until we establish
our independence Of foreign sources.
The United States cannot afford to stake
the security of it's agriculture and munition
industries on the uncertain fortunes of long
sea voyages in troubled times. We now
send to Chile for almost our entire store
of this mineral so indispensable in raising
crops and firing guns. The hazards and
extremely high prices thus incurred can be
avoided by utilizing the well demonstrated
processes for deriving nitrate from the air.
This would save the country hundreds of
thousands of dollars in export tariffs
paid the Chilean Government and would end
once for all the dangerous possibility of our
being cut off from a nitrate supply. It was
for this purpose that Congress inserted in
the military preparedness bill a provision
authorizing the establishment of one or more
Government plants for the production of
~itrates. Work on this enterprise, which
involves the extensive development of water
power resources, is under way and in time,
no doubt, will yield the much desired
results.
Meanwhile, it is reassuring to know that
1IT @@r@sfs e9y sartcuIarly reassuring te
. State like Geofgia which, together with
South Carolina, Alabama and Florida. con.
Hmes fully eighty per cent of the nitrate
~GHtlizers used in che entire country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
TRAVELETTE-By Niksah
NAGOYA

Some Japanese towns rely upon single
temple or palace for fame. Nagoya takes no
such risk of being overlooked 1t possesses a
feudal castle, of which the citizens are inor-
dinately proud, a temple containing a re-
markable statue collection, and q porcelain
factory famous throughout the world.
Except for the porcelain connoisseur, Wis
itOrs to NagOya rush to view the castle. If
they are sufficiently distinguished, or can
mention usually enough names of imDor-
tant people, the interior Of the castle IS a.
their disposal. Otherwise they must content
themselves with gazing at the Two golden
dOlphins or goldish-the anatomy is a bit
vague-that surmount the castle roof and
studying the japanese mastery OF curved
lines, as lavishly displayed in the castles
tiers of draped gables.
The dolphins are gold plated, and are so
valuable that they have been encased in wire
netting which is supposed to protect them
against being stolen It seems unlikely that
any thief would be so ..mbitious as to think
of stealing either of the ponderous, glitter
ing objects which would be as difficult to
conceal as the celebrated white elephant Yet
Japanese tradition says that once upon a
time an INSCRIPTIONS and unpatriotic citizen
did attempt to catch one of the precious
golden fish by way of kite. At the critical
moment, the fsherman's perfdy was dis
covered and he was boiled in oil.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
A POEM FOR TODAY

When all the world is young, lad,
And all the trees are green;
And every goose swan, lad,
And every lass a queen;
Then hey for boot and horse, lad,
And round the world away;
Young blood must have it's course, lad,
And every dog his day.
When all the world is old, lad,
And al the trees are brown;
And all the sport is stale, lad,
And all the wheels run down:
Creep home and take your place there,
The spent and MANNED among;
God grant you find one face there
You loved when all was young.
CHARLES KINGSLEY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03

know that without good roads good schools
are seldom if ever developed and that the
spirit of cooperation and sociableness through
the countryside has a poor chance to grow.
Counties that ignore these facts will fail not
only to attract new settlers, but even to
hold the progressive citizens that they have.
Every dollar, therefore, efficiently spent on
highway improvement is a safeguard against
retrogression and a guarantee of the commu-
nity's advancement. There is no wiser reso-
luton, as far as material interests go, for the
peopIe of Georgia to make and carry out this
year than that they will work with redoubled
earnestness for the upbuilding of their States
roads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03

m - a debt sd ctHc0zh
gs than to give up his Liberty
he be approached by some
ian offering new lamps Tor
member the recent warning
|Glass of the Treasury De-
hing "the flood of worthless
Turtles which threat@n the
resent restrictions are re-
IS of a class of 5ersons who
sAef wits in others. These
many Millions of Liberty
majority of whom never
or a)share of stock, an
>er plumber. Already
~ in the earth seeking
Tuevour. Foolish is he who
lem a Government bond in
|e Of their scraps of paper.
Liberty Bond. It is your
st investment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
Hold Your L liberty Bonds.

ERSONS who are selling their Libert!
- Bonds at a sacrifice or are turning
them into some dubious if not worth
less investment will wake with sharp regret
a few years hence to the unwisdom of their
course. Whatever may be the present figures
of a fuctuating market, every Liberty Bond
is worth not a penny less than its face
value. 1t may be quoted today at ninety
eight or ninety-four, but all the resources
and all the power of the United States Gov
eminent guarantee it's redemption at one
hundred cents on the dollar and guarantee
the payment Of it's interest as the coupons
mature. Moreover, these securities will be
sought at a premium in the not distant flu
ture unless our farthest-visioned tinanciers
are quite deceived, and will be, all things
considered, the most valuable of assets.
Why, then, should any man part with a
Liberty Bond save under the dires1 neces-
L. L. -, k1,,1 5000 - fr,, do
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
The Journals Service Flag

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 county in France.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03

seasonable bit of adj
FER Advertiser gives it's
M Cys
town that has kept
- - OF progress has some
tic organization which
- M 9TH the world outside
improvement which
ere is plenty of both
brains in this COM
hat necessary institu-
is now"
effort that counts deeply
pc upbuilding of coun-
tive effort. 1t is not
lone, hoWsoever gen
Vhe may be, but what
pcitizens do shoulder-to-
true development, for it
together in worthy cause
lie spirit-the richest of all
D. But how can there be CO.
E.hout some kind of organi-
hating Individual plans and
he where individual efforts
rein lies the practical value
isity for chambers of COM
ps and kindred institutions
1ce Through them the
progress is transmitted
rgy and substantial results
EV~fg~ega84s Fnty in Georgia should have
some such organization.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-01-03
Progress.

seasonable bit of ad-
FER Advertiser gives it's
Cys:
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-08-06

Men of great power and VigOr like
Sampson, Hercules and the athletes Of
ancient times were all noted as men
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