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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-01-08
CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS
BY H. Addington Bruce

TT is a law of life that Time brings
changes in all things, and Christmas GUS
toms have not escaped the working of
this law.
Gone are the Christmas pantomimes, the
yule log and the wassal bowl. The prodi-
gious and prolonged merriment Of the old
time Christmas season is gone too. 1t was
inevitable that it should disappear from q
world in which life makes sterner demands
than in the simple days of yore.
Happily, though, some of the best of an
cient Christmas customs have as yet defied
the hands of Time.
There still are homes bright with the
light Of many candles on Christmas Eve,
candles that help to guide wandering bands
of carol singers. On Christmas Eve children
everywhere, children of the poor as of the
rich, still hang up their stockings to be filled
by kindly Santa Claus.
The Christmas tree persists, even in this
era of apartment dwellings. Holly and mis-
tletoe continue to be sought as household
decorations for Christmastide Best of all,
the splendid custom of Christmas greetings
and Christmas gifts fIourishes in pristine
vigOr.
Christmas would no longer be Christmas
were people to cease concentrating it by
greetings and by gtvings. For these are the
very essence Of the spirit of Christmas-the
spirit of love and goodwill made manifest
by and among the sons and daughters of
men.
Trivial the gifts may be, as circumstance
compels. Trivial costly they serve equal
ly as tokens Of the affection and altruism
without which none can know happiness,
and without which civilization itself would
pass to the limbo of the used-to-be
SO that of all Christmas customs-every
one of which is in one way or another a
Christmas symbol-one is more vitality sig
nlflcant than this custom of greetings and
gV1ngs. Let Time rob us Of all the rest il
1t Will To this one we must cling, as to
something tnestimably precious
And, cIinging to it, let us not forget that
i there are, and always will be, those-the
poor and the solitary-to whom Christmas
may be meaningless unless we extend our
giving beyond our immediate circle Of reIa-
tlYes and friends. We can do this without
any great sacrifice or effort
On street-corners today stand men and
women, workers in the much loved and most
beneficent Salvation Army, whose special
mission it is to help us bring Christmas to
the needy. Not one of us who has some
cash to spare should withhold an offering
TO these uniformed Intermediates of glad
ness.
Indeed we give TO ourselves when we thus
glYe-we give ourselves the consciousness
and the happiness of knowing that we truly
are keeping Christmas as He for whom
Christmas is named would have us keep it.
And that is the finest KNOWLEDGE we can
have on Christmas Day.
Copyright, 1929
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-01-08
THINK
BY JOHN CARLYLE
the polls.

0CIENTIFIC folk who are expert IN
travelling the turns and qutrks and
~ labyrinths of the mind-those whom
we call psycho-analy sts-teI us that mental
processes are dynamic. They insist on dis
charge either in reality or phantasy.
That is very serious thought for all Of
us. Do you know what the difference is be-
tween thinking and reverie? Thinking is
conscious, purposeful, sustained thought, di-
rected toward something and arriving some
where. Revere is that substitute for think
ing which we adopt when we let our
thoughts wander at will, playing momen-
tarily around this pretty idea or that' leap
ing the fences into all sorts of ugly back
yards, bringing home nothing of beauty or
value.
Sadly enough reverie is dynamic too, and
our unworthy, harmful, weakening thoughts
are discharged in purposeless phantasy.
From this we learn how important think
ing is. Nothing could be more important,
for thinking not only promotes action, 1t
inevitably works itself out in some sort OF
action. Ideas may seem at first to be as
spirits, but soon or late we find they have
bodies, sometimes beautiful, but sometimes
ugly, ready to haunt our footsteps or stalk
about and do our bidding.
1t is easy to prove the power of ideas, of
thought. Have you noticed how much more
work you can do and how much more easily
you can do it, if you have the right idea
about it?
Have you noticed what sense of power
comes from the simple idea that we are
equal to our tasks? We can THINK our
tasks into dimensions twice their normal
size. Or we can THINK our hardest jobs
into easy ones. Believing that we are equal
to our work is the great essential in good
performance.
Lord, teach us to pray not for task equal
to our powers" said Phillips Brooks, but
teach us to pray for powers equal to our
tasks"
The psycho-analysts are right. Thought
is all-important and all-powerful. AND 1T
| is OURS TO CHOOSE. We can be the vic
tins of reverie or the controllers, the mas
ters Of thought.
Read and think about these beautiful lines
written by John ONenham:
ITO every man where openeth
A Way, and Ways, and a Way,
And the High Soul climbs the High Way
And the Low Soul gropes the Low;
And in between on the misty fats,
The rest drift to and fro
But to every man there openeth
A High Way and a Low,
And every man decideth
The Way his Soul should co.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-01-08
THE UNDYING HEATHER
BY DR.. Frank Crane
tn HE undying heather is the man who
knows it all.

tn HE undying heather is the man who
knows it all
He is cocksure. He may be a cock
sure scientist, or cocksure religionst, or
cocksure anti-religionist.
1t is all the same In any case he is dead
ly. Women, poets, lovers, enthusiasts, and
children are suffocated by his presence.
knowledge has it's place 1t is we'll to have
the minds cellar stored well with facts An
encyclopedia on the bookshelf is valuable
But LIES power and beauty are drawn from
the great unknown, and not from the small
known.
The great Inspirations Of the world have
always come from the sky and the shadows
When Richard Wagner looked for themes
for his trioIogy (Siegfried, the Walkyrie, and
Gotterdammerung with the Rheingold pre-
Jude he found them in the folklore Of his
people, in the twilight days, when there were
not only men on the c I but also dwarfs
under the earth nymphs IL the waters, and
giants and gods mingling in human affairs
Every great pic poet dips his pen into the
past He has to. is the only link that is
dark enough. The present is too pale, too
light. The future will probably be worse.
Homer and Virgil and Milto-- sang of dim
primal days. They are interesting.
Every imaginative picture of the millen-
mum is somewhat lptd, lacking ginger.
Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton y. .ote story Of
the coming race, describing the humanity to
be; and with sound perception observes that
most Of the fiction then will consist of tales
of former times, when mankind was less
perfect
Utopians promise us every blessing in the
golden age to come except the sweetest Of
all blessings, reverent ignorance, and its
handmadcas, poetry wonder and Worship.
Reading ores utopia" or Edward Bel
lamy's IL ,oFing Backward" one can not re-
sist the feeling that, while life then will be
very ne, it Wiu be .~vner bOresome.
| 1t would cert&,;ly be wonderful to mix
with intelligences that know everything, can
expla.L al, and are surprised at nothing, and
no have outIived all the charming ults
and PSI sions Of this our humanitY-it
would be-for a while. Then we should
want to 90 .omewhere with our old friend
the Maine guide who can trail buck hun
dred miles, but who asks you, when you
speak U Botti:elli, whether that's cheese
or fiddle"
Even H. conventional notion OF Il
mas it's d.4.Ddcks The little girl, after her
mother Nae desc = her how perfectly
grand and good heaven is, pf ,hetically asked
she couldn't go down to the other Place
once in while and play.
Knowledge is a passing phase. Man jour
neys from ignorance to ignorance He be-
gins life XII ling nothing; he becomes clev-
er; then he grows wise, when, he again real
/ ICES he knows nothing
The saints are people who wonder. The
ges are people who are humble. The poets
are the worlds children.
Socrates was fond. of saying he knew moth
ing. Sir Isaac Newton said the same.
Chesterton has written:
When is great talk OF trend and tide,
And wisdom and destiny,
Hail that undying heather
That is sadder than the sea.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-01-08

y. Since Germany has issued a new cur
rency, why doesn't the state of the mark i'm
prOve?-A NJ
A. The German government has issued
a new currency which is backed by metal.
This, however, is for internal use only; so
it will be some time before it will affect for
eigh exchange
Q. Does the postoffice countenance stamp
machines "A. O.
A. The postoffice department saws that
1t does not permit stamp slot machines to be
placed on postal premises, inasmuch as in
poStotf1ces, stamps can be sold for their face
value only. However, the department does
not prohibit the use Of them by individuals in
their own establishments
Q. Was there ever a time prior tn the
present when sculptOrs colored their mar
bles ?-S D.
A. The sculptors of classic and medieval
times practiced this custom. In the case of
Sculptors in the grand STYLE" polychromy
was not abolshed from sculptors until
Michelangelo's day. At that time, antique
statues which had been washed white nv the
rain were discovered, and their beauty caused
the custom of coloring marble to fall into
disuse.
Q. Why do chains drag on the ground on
gasoline trucks?-G. S.
A The chain is used to free the truck
from static. Static electricity collects on
moving objects and on objects subjected to
frlction Considerable friction is caused hv
AIti4HS anu euIpIF ing the TANKS OF the truck.
me dragging chain grounds any electricity
thus generated.
q How many natonaIities are there in
the United States?-T. c.
A The bureau of census lists thirtv-seven
natfonalities in the census report for 1920
=. Does an Englishman seated in the
house of commons have to enter the house of
lords when he inherfts title? What salary
does he receive. L. P
A When commoner inherits title
which makes him automatically member of
the house of lords. he is obliged to resign his
seat IN the commons. A member Of the
house of commons receives a salary Of 400
pounds year. while there is no salary at
tached to seat in the house CT lords
Q. Is the consumption of candy and soda
increasing? B. X w
A. Reports are available for 1921 These
show that sales of confectionery had fallen
below the 1919 lever. but ice cream and soda
equipment have reached higher mark.
Q. Does Easter fall more often in March
or in April? I. N. c.
A. In the 100 years from 1850 to 1850
Easter falls in March but twenty-three times,
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the Postoffice Department Yet with this
great increase in volume of mails and reve-
nues, the number of railway postal clerks is
practically the same today as during 1913
and 1914.
The total number Of employees In
the Railway Mail Service has not in
creased since 1914, while the number
of road clerks has actually been reduced by
24O1 during that period, indicating beyond
any doubt that the earning power of railway
postal clerks has shown great increase over
1913.
There is one class Of postal employees not
often heard from as compliments, but who
have been hard hit by the increased cost Of
living added to the singular disadvantage by
which department custom has always afflict-
ed them. These are the postoffice inspectors.
The range of salaries, with these, is narrow
and practically immovable. Moreover, the
inspector has to advance for the government
the expenses of his trips, which count up
rapidly, and return to him slowly. He has
an allowance with which to meet these
penses, but not the actual money when they
are incurred. This allowance, called the
per diem" does not apply to expenses In
CURED at his official domtcile, though he may
he held there by court trials for weeks at his
own expense. The official domicile is rarely
or.n bis raeidenca Tha saIaries NJ this class
should be advanced sharply, and the per diem
should apply at all times when the inspector
is away from his private residence, and even
then, II held there by government business.
The public can help materially in the de-
sired reforms Of the postal service, by direct
communication with members Of congress.
Has your particular postman been faithful?
II he has, help him. He needs help.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-01-08
MY FAVORITE STORIES
By Irwin 5. Cobb

In South Carolina town business man,
beset by domestic and financial worries, had
blown his brains out. Naturally, the tragedy.
for the time being, was the main topic of
conversation.
A resident who knew the suicide slightly
was discussing the sad affair with his negro
office servant.
"Joe," he said, speaking of such
things, I've been struck by curious circum-
stance. To the best of my recollection,
never heard of a member of your race de-
liberately killing himself because OF private
troubles, and yet every day in the papers we
see where white people have been taking
their own lives. 1 wonder why this should
be? You're a negro yourself, what are
your theories on the subject?"
"Msta Barnwell," said Joe "yeres de
way it It's: wife man gifts hissef in
jam an he can't seem to see no way out or
it an he sets down an thinks about 1t an
thinks about it some mo- an after awhile
he grabs up a. pistol an shoots hissef-
"a black man he gets snarled up IN
trouble de same way an he sets down an
starts thinking-an after while he goes to
sleep"
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Heb the Postal En1b1oues

TN response to an earnest, land very general
petition for relief On the part of all
classes of postal employees, Congressman
Kelly, of Pennsylvania, and of the Postoffice
the compensation Of postmasters and reclas-
sify and readjust the salaries and compensa-
ton of employees in the postal service The
demand for legislation on this subject is by
no means confined to postal employees; the
press Of the country in general seems to have
been aroused over postal conditions. Many
OF the leading journals are moving in support
OF Congressman Kelly's bill. which goes to
the heart Of the evils that afflct the service,
wrecked by war, and that most incompetent
OF postal officials, the late Postmaster Cen
eraI Burleson.
There is no. reason to doubt the contention
OF the great army of men who handle the
mails Of this country, that, with the purchas-
level, 1t Is impossible for people of dignity
and standng-especially where there are
families to be supported-to maintain them
selv>i in a way commensurate with the I'M
portance of the offices they fill on the sal
aries now received. AS matter of fact, the
compensation of all classes is practically the
same as in 1913 and 1914. Moreover, with
Nryf ciahl
than double the amount of mail is handled,
The railway postal force has actually been
reduced by 2,4O0.
The complaints OF these postal employees,
received from every section OF the country,
agree, to an extent that precludes fiction.
These show inability to save any money; loss
OF homes, investments and life insurance;
debt: bankruptcy: dissipation Of savings and
Inheritance; appeals for charity. There are
such lines as these, to the shame OF the gov
eminent: IT am unable 20 pay for needed
medical attention." 81 am unable to buy my
children milk, daily" Have had to take
two children from school and put them to
work." Have been forced to sacrifice my
home to get out of debit" my daughter Is
at work instead of school," my children are
scattered among relatives, having been forced
to pay debts" Columns could be filled with
testimony OF like character.
The question, "Why don't these people go
at something else If they can't live On their
salaries?" Is often met with. No intelligent
employees is their specialized education OBJ
tanned by years of service, and which would
be sacrificed In change of occupation. More
over, their equity, as to pension, on retire
ment after thirty years, would be lost And
again the reaction on the service to the detri-
ment of business will be very marked, If new
and inferior men are brought In, which fact
alone makes the subject worthy Of public
consideration.
That postal employees have been faithful is
conclusivey shown In the latest published
summaries. The revenues of the Postoffice
Department for the fiscal year ending June
so, 1918, were s266,61s,525.65, while on
&June so, 1922, they were s4S4,S53,540.OO
(which is the last report available. While the
evenues of the department have increased
90 per cent the volume and bulk OF mails
lave more than doubled during that same
eriod, according to the official reports OF
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HER MONEY
BY CAROLYN BEECHER

What has gone before.-Althea Cros-
by inherits fortune on condition that
she marry before she Is thirty-five. She
falls in love with handsome young DR..
Peter Graham and marries him with
out telling him about the condition in
the will. Eventually he hears gossips
discussing it and assumes she married
him to get possession of the fortune.
He becomes cool and she assumes he
married her for her money. She be-
comes very jealous of her husbands at
tentions to Mrs Ruth Williams, veal
thy patient. Althea meets Kenneth
Moore and his gaiety attracts her.
Now go On with the story.
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ABE MARTIN SAYS

Now then, swallow that right down with
a glass O. water" said Druggist Artie Small,
t'day, as he sold a liver sandwich. Wouldn't
a toupee parted on tn side be refreshin'
novelty?
Theirs nothin' as ugly an ugly DISPOSE
ton Some women seem t git married jest
t jump in a dressin' jacket an stay there.
Copyright 1920
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A BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY
Pure religion and undefiled before God
and the Father is this. To pisit the father
less and widows in their affHction, and to
keep himself unspotted from the World.-
lanes 1927.
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THE LOVE TRAP

BY HAZEL ~DEYO BACHELOR
What has gone before.-Gail Martin
has been engaged to George Hartley for
two years when she discovers that he
has fallen in love with another girl
Now go on with the story.
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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Uncle Frank TYLER

Uncle Frank Tyler died last Monday
morning at the home Of his niece, Mrs,
X. W. Rose. He was 10 years, .
months and Is days Of age at the time
Of his dea h, lie was Civil War
veteran and was married to Mrs. Jane
Mccoy 81 years ago. She preceded
him to eternity about two years ago.
Uncle Frank was a Mason and mem.
Der Of the Freewill Baptist church.
He was laid 20 rest Tuesday after
noon In the New Home cemetery beside
his wife. He leaves two brothers, be-
sides many other relatives and a host
Of friends. Weep not, dear ones, for
he is resting with those who have gone
on before.
Uncle Frank was good citizen and
will he missed by all who knew him.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Edith LOrel Mitchell

At 0:4O Jan. 81, 1924, the death
angel visited the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Mitchell and claimed their
little babe, Edith Lorel, aged months
and - days. The little jewel was
given to them and made their home
Happy and was taken and their home
made sad 1t is so hard to part with
her, but God in His infinite wisdom
saw fit to take her from them and we
bow our heads in humble submission
to His will.
Weep no, dear ones, for your darl-
ing is at rest. BE faithful and when
the death angel calls for you, you can
clasp your treasure to your breast and
sing praises to Him who doeth all
things well.
Services were held at Clearview
church. Bro. $. ID. Poe officiating
We laid her to rest to await the call
of the dead. May God comfort the
SOrrowng ones. Her Aunt
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Marriage Licenses

Following is list of marriage
licenses issued by the Office Of County
Clerk Phipps during the month of Jan,
uary:
Ray Gilmore of Maynard and Miss
Annie 1Iillard of Supply.
Leslie Gray Fry and Miss Efiie Say,
lor both of Pocahontas RI.
Bee Hunt and Miss Thelma Lynx.
wiler both of Middlebrook.
Willie NJ. Willis and Miss Bessie
Blair both Of Success.
clint IIigginbotham and Miss Ester
Huckabee both of Pocahon.as RI.
Marvin Riggs and Miss May Nc
Clusky both Of Delaplaine RI.
DAILY Segraves and Miss Lillian In.
gram both of Biggers.
G. W. Cypert of Pocahontas D-1 and
Mrs. Cordelia Hans of Dclaplaine RI
Noah Yancy and Miss Pearl Hollo.
way both of Attica.
w. NJ. Larsbach OF Dclaplaine RI
and Mrs. Lorine Childers Of O'Kean.
A. O. Kenner of Dalton and Miss
Hester l.. Johnson of Elm Store.
Gus Broadway and Miss Gyneth
Berry both Of Biggers.
w. X. Glasco and Miss Erna Wisner
both Of Reyno.
Matt Hogan and Miss Fannie Brad
ley both of Maynard.
w. X. Carroll Of Peach orchard and
Miss Bessie O'Neal of Pocahontas.
Dewey Stratton of ElsinOre, Mo-,
and Grace Weaver of Reyno.
Il. VI. Alphin and Mrs. DOna Hogan
both of PocahOntas.
II. ID. Warner and Miss Maud Abana-
thy both Of POcahOntas.