Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-04-15

Then, the other way they will be lodging
you. A good, gentle mlkmaid, the cows
will be of so much more benefit than where
she is cruelty treated. 1 believe people
will have to give an account at the judg-
ment for the way they have treated DUMP
animals here in this world. have seen
men driving horses when they didn't have
as much sense as the horses. Pardon long
letter. Lovingly,
Haleyville, Ala. Route 6, Winston County.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: The rea-
why we should be good to our animals
are many. First of all, though, is an
Unborn instinct that tells us to be merci-
full. No instinct is given in vain. All
animals in a natural state are fat, con-
tented and healthy: I'm all this universe
there is lack only in man and his environ
ment, and in the animal world he has sub
dued and made to share his limitations;
left to themselves, the horses and cattle
grow sleek on a thousand hills" Horses
and cattle are mans best friends. To mis-
use them is not only base ingratitude for
the benefits which receive from them,
but it outra ges our best instincts for good,
and therefore makes us unhappy. The horse
and cow are animals that absolutely re-
quire affection to give their best service:
Poor treatment, poor service is the rule
with them. The hog and goat do not pine
for lack, of affection; if given plenty of
your care. The dog should have a kind
word and pat on the head occasionally,
for although he is not so useful as the
horse or cow, he makes a better companion
than either. In misfortune he shows a
fidelity that puts man to shame.
Sincerely,
ROSS HoLsTUN.
Camp Hill, Ala.
Dear Aunt Julia: 1 trust you will allow
girl from the chilly north, who is an in
terested reader of your excellent paper, write
a few paragraphs about our dumb animals.
Assuming the permission granted, l will
ccAlmence by saying that few animals have
been really tanned, though many have been
made pets. We are able to subjugate and
rule over them because has brains. the
power to think and to plan, while the dumb
animals follow natural instincts. Animals
have intelligence How much greater must
cur Intelligence be when we have been able
to train some for pets and some for work
ers. Of course, should be kind to dumb
animals. The horse that patiently and I'M
complainingly pulls our loads will double his
efforts and respond more willingly to kind
words than cruel blows. How much greater
it is to be able to rule an animal by kind
ness than by force. Many animals are killed
for their value, but the true sportsman
thinks only of the dangers difficulties he
mas overcome. The most enjoyable sport is
hunting without killing at all-hunting with
a camera. 1t requires patience, cleverness,
sureness of aim, in fact one must know
everything a good huntsman knows and
then much more. Hoping you will try this
pleasant pastime, I remain cordially yours,
AUGUSTA NJ. WAHLEN.
Barkhamsted, Conn.
Hello, Aunt Julia and Cousin: Will you
please admit me, little eghteen-year-old
Cousins, isn't Aunt Julia real good to us
and L dearly love her. Aunt spokea about
dumb animals. Yes, L dearly love them,
always treat them good and Nkind, for 1
think they desire it, for if you ever think of
II they have feelings the same as we do, and
they are always ready when called on. Just
think for one moment what comfort they
bring to us i'll the time of need. Then WHY
should we not treat them good and kind. I
never was i'll my life too busy that if I saw
some poor creature in distress but what I
would try my very best to comfort it, If
you ever thought about it. they are one of
our very best friends. We are almost de-
pendent upon them for a living. So 1 think
that they should be given good trea tment
end always should be treated kind and gen
tie. Some of You cousins write to me- Low
mgly, your cousin and niece
DELLA MABEL STYLES.
Letitia, n. c.
Dear Aunt Julia: 1 believe the tonic
for discussion this time is Dumb Animals
DO we ever stop to think about and appre-
clate these dumb animals, from some of
which we obtain great help? OF the dumb
animals there are foreign and domestic
Among the foreign animals are the monkey,
elephant and many other animals which
are very interesting to see IN shows OF
tie domestic animals the horse is very use
full as beast of burden; to carry heavy
loads and furnish means of conveyance
They COW, hog and sheep are very useful
to supply food. The Bible cells us that
man shall have dominion over the fowls
of the air and beasts of the field Since
God gave these useful animals for our
benefit and comfort we should treat them
very kindly. Have we any better way of
showing our appreciation to God and of hav-
ing dominion over them than being kind
to them? Let's imagine ourselves in their
place, under the control of man, who is
Ofte ncruel TO them, and they unable to
speak. Would life not seem h rd? With
best wishes,
LENNA CLEMENT.