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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
Vanity in Wearing. Hair Lon


The church for hundreds OF years
forght strenuously against long hair,
declaring 1t to be vain, as doubtless
II was, and u.s. Most of the merry,
pleasure-loving monarchs in history
AMI their subjects wore the hair in
faEtidious and elaborate ways. On
the other hand, the Spartans, the
stern followers of Cromwell, and the
P'lritans wore their hair short. The
WAX figures in hair-dressing shops,
adorned with masses Of puffs and
curls. lead one to think that the pres
ent-day methods of hair-dessing are
nor unlike those practiced hundreds
OF years ago. 1t seems certain that,
while women still continue to con-
sidsr puffs and switches as part of
the necessary paraphernalia Of the
head men have discarded long hair
for good and all, with the exception
OF the few musicians, poets. or pain
tiers who think 1t incumbent on them
to let their locks grow long.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
cHEETAH HUNT IN INDIA
Sport Was Once Very Popular With
English Residents--Is Not
Rare Beast.

The Ncheetah hunt which the vice
roy witnessed recently at Hyderbad
reminds one that cheetah hunting was
an extremely popular sport with In
dian princes In former days, although
the initiation of European forms OF
sport has done much In these times
to rob 1t Of ancient vogue.
It was practiced both by Hindu
and Mohammedan chieftains over the
greater part Of India, for the cheetah
even now is not rare best, and a
century or SO ago must have been
common enough.
Another animal used in the same
way by Indian mobiles was a sort Of
lynx, spelled variousIy as "shoe-
goose" 'syahgush." But this was
used much more rarely than the chez
tab. However, II was not only In
dams who INDUCED in this form OF
sport.
1t was enjoyed and practiced by
Europeans as we'll in the days when
they were content to abide in India
for fifteen years at stretch and
wnen they lived rIndienne in way
unknown to modern times. More than
one Of the Company's nabobs kept
their own cheetahs. which were FREE
quently presents from friendly chiefs.
It may easily be imagined that chez
tab hunting was very good sport and
welcomed by the servants of the
Company as an excellent substitute
for the coursing which was familiar
to them In England and which, like
the cheetah hunt. has vanished be-
fore the spread Of games such as ten
mis- and golf.--Madras Mail.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
lntereatlna Antlqultlee.

One of the huge stones Of the
Avebury Druidical circle. which 10
much larger and older than Stone
henge, has fallen owing doubtless to
the effects Of weather. Aubrey, who
acted as guide to Charles II. on 8
visit to this district In 1858 declared
that Avebury as far surpassed Stone
henge as cathedral does parish
church.
The rampant and fosse enclose
nearly go acres, but Of the original
coo stones there are now only ID
standing, the number In 1722 being
a.. In addition to the circle Avebury
possesses an interesting church dat
Ing from before the Conquest and an
EIizabethan manor house. while q
mile away is Silbury hall. the largest
artificial mound In Europe. being 1s5
feet high and having base which
covers i've acres.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16

n you get caught in the rain with
4 good pair OF shoes on, remove them
as soon as you enter the house, and
II you do not possess pair OF trees,
STUFF them tight and hard with tissue
paper, squeezing II well into shape.
Wipe on all the mud with soft rag.
Place the shoes Ia 4 draught, soIea
upward, and let them dry slowly. on
no account put them TO dry BY the
FIRE.
Never forget to place your shoes on
trees or to stun them with paper when
they are not in wear.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
stevenaonIs Keen Common.

The hit that Treasure island made
Is one Of the most pleasant episodes
In literary history. The story that
Gladstone got a glimpse Of the book
at Lord Rosebery's house, and spent
the next day hunting over London for
a secondhand copy, is good enough
to be true, Stevenson's own comment
on his success is levelheaded, II point
ed: This gives one strange thoughts
Of how very bad the common run Of
books that the wise-acres think too
bad to print are the very ones that
bring me praise and pudding"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16

concrete block.
E. G. HAYES is in Kentucky this
week in the interest Of the Taylor Grain
Co., Of Memphis.
J. J. Kendle, Of Nashville, travelling
representative Of the Tennsssean, is in
the city this week.
Mrs. Wheeler has returned to Jack
son after visit in the city with her
mother, Mrs Ong.
Master Robert Dircks johnson has
about recovered from a threatened at
tack Of pneumonia.
New correspondence cards with gold
initials at divers Red Cross Drug
Store.
Mrs. Geo. Forester, OF Obion, is with
her mother, who is quite i'll at her home
on East Lilac street.
Mrs. Wright Phebus and children en-
joyed a weekend visit with Mrs. Chas.
Moore, of Hickman.
Use Dahnke-Walke Milling Co. Jer
sey Cream Flour, home product and
guaranteed
Mrs. John Pollock has returned to
Nashville after visit in the city with
her parents and family.
Mrs. J. r. Walker arrived Tuesday
from Clovis. n NJ, and her old-time
friends were glad to see her.
The New York Shoe Shop does shc
best repairing, and guarantees its work.
Mrs. ]. A. Ragsdale and little daugh-
ter, Alma, are in Obion this week visit
ing the home Of Mr. Gid Fox.
Mrs, w. +. Jackson entertained with
rock last Wednesday night in honor Of
her visitor, Miss Era Cunningham.
Don't scratch and use divers Anti
septic Lotion and cure the itching. SOC
at divers Red Cross.
Miss Era Ferguson, OF Obion, was in
the city this week visiting her friend,
Mrs. w. f. Jackson, on Third street.
Mr.. Cummings and family, after d
quiet soiourn in BIytheville, have re-
turned to their home in Number Ten.
Itch cured in 80 minutes by divers
Antiseptic Lotion. SOC at divers Red
Cross.
Miss Margaret Whitson left Saturday
to resume her teaching at Elbridge,
where she assists her uncle, Mr.. Bond.
Miss Rosa Brown, chief operator for
the Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph
is reported quite sick this
week.
Ask your grocer for DAHNKE'S
BREAD. He will charge
you no more for it. All the goodness
kept mall the dirt kept out
Miss Annie Lewis Jackson Is visiting
her sister, Mrs. J. d, KilIion, who has
been sick at home in Protemus this
week.
Hon. seid Waddell will leave to-
morrow Tor Alabama to look after the
interest OF some clients and land i'm
erests.
Anti-Phymin, the recognized cure for
For sale by White &
Burchard.
Mrs. Julia Lotion, OF Henderson, has
,een the guest Of Mrs. William Lotion.
il North End, and Mrs. Lum Carter. Of
kentucky.
Mrs. Ellen Wiley and daughter, Miss
Ruth. Of sunny Slope. were the Nom
lay guests Of Mrs. Sam Wade on South
Jry street.
When tired and blue. get cup Of 0.
;. Blower good coffee
Mr.. Phillip Hunt. Of Martin, and
Hiss Elise White, Of Kenton, we're the
iuests Thursday Of Mrs. Thad Lee at
Ter residence on White avenue.
Miss Pauline Jackson has returned
rom St. Louis, where she has been TAX
ng lessons in millinery, and il is UNDER
TODD that she will be engaged at work
d Oklahoma.
Your druggist will present you with
ook Of Don'ts published BY Anti !
snynin Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. Lexie Parks is in Nashville.
Mr.. John Ford, of Cairo, was in the
city last week.
Mrs. Eva Boxley is some better, after
severe illness
Try BelIcamp's chocolates at 0. B.
Blewer's Cafe.
j. P. Brown, Of Memphis. will be in
the city Sunday.
DR.. R. NJ. Little. Of Dresden, was in
the city Wednesday.
Miss Kate Bransford has returned
from Louisville, Ky.
Remember the New York Shoe Shop.
Mrs. Clarence Beck is with Mrs. N.
E. Beck on Try street.
J. r. Moffatt, Of Troy, was visitor
in the city Wednesday.
Save money BY using Bon Air Coal.
Miss Mittie Cayce is able TO be up,
after several days illness.
Mrs. John Paine, Of Shady Grove,
was 10 the city Saturday.
Campbell repairs all kinds OF furni-
ture.
Valentine was more than busy Wednes-
day with the younger set
Mrs. Walker Greer is in the city en-
route to Mt. Sterling, Ky.
Call MetcaIfe when in need Of laundry
or flowers. Phone 50.
The Misses Dodds, Of Martin, were in
the city Monday shopping.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Morris
George last week daughter
Big Muddy washed nut coal is best for
cooking. AT Union City Ice & Coal Co.
Miss Bonnie Roberts, Of Mt. Zion
vicinity, Is visiting in Jackson.
Mrs. L. d. Allen has returned to
Harris. after a visit in the city.
II you will call 800 you can get any
thing carried trunks and baggage.
Misses Ragsdale and Moss were in the
city Saturday calling on friends.
Mrs. Mailing and Miss Aterberry, Of
Cacye, Ky, were down Saturday.
Telephone Union City Ice 4 Coal Co.
when you want coal right nov.
Mrs. Joe Wilson, Of Troy, was con-
sulting with DR. Turner Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter Pleasant returned Mon
day from a visit in Paducah. KY
Gold Initial Stationery at divers
Red Cross Drug Store.
J. w. Burney made a business trip
to Kenton aud Newbern this week.
Mrs. Ed Reeves and little son, Willis,
were shopping in the city last week.
Campbell, the repair man, makes old
new.
II. Dietzel and A. Semones were bus
ness visitors il Memphis yesterday.
Mrs. H o. Head and baby have ar
lived home from visit at Nashville.
A call for 80 brings the coal wagon.
Union City Ice 4 Coal Co.
Messrs. w. E. Pratt and Holt, ofSam-
,urg, are guests at the Neblett House.
Miss Birdie Caruthers came home
rom Memphis this weel. for few days
isit.
Coal and wood delivered promptly by
he Union City Ice & Coal Co.
Mrs Joe Prieto leaves to-day to visit
Ter friend. Mrs. J. r. Thompson, al
ackson.
Miss Caruthers has returned to Mem
bis after a week ! stay with her parents
d North End.
Bon Air Coal, best and cheapest, at II
Union City Ice 4 Coal Co. I
Mrs. Oscar Turner. Of Dyers5urg, is
a the city the guest Of her mother,
IRIS. r. Green. Il
Miss Harper returned home Saturday
rom q visit with her friend, Miss Mitch
Il, at Hickman. Il
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
can 10 ior coal q any lind.

Webe Halves had very narrow
escape from death last Wednesday
night. He was crossing the railroad
near the depot when moving train
struck him, knocking him insensible.
He was Immediately removed to his
fathers home and attended by two
physicians, but after examination it
was believed not to be anything serions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fonzo White enjoyed
delightful surprise on the 18th amir
versary Of their marriage Nine couples
of the younger set called upon them at
about s O'Clock Tuesday evening with
number 81 dainty and expensive pres
,ents. Music and rock were engaged in
until course Of elegant refreshments
were served by The appreciative hostess.
Mrs. w. p. Johnson went to Cayce
this week to attend the funeral and
burial Of her sister, Mrs. Crews, who
died Tuesday night Of pneumonia. ].
ID. Morrow, brother, and bis daugh-
ter, Miss Flossie, ~ Tuscaloosa, Ala,
also came up to the funeral, which took
place from the home 81 deceased yes
terday. Mr.. and Mrs. Lea Garth were
also present at the funeral.
Anti-Phymin, natures blood purifier,
builds new cell life by oxidizing the
blood and creating healthy tissues. For
sale by White a Burehard.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16

FOR RENT--A four-room house and
about an acre 81 garden. good well and
smokehouse. just west Of covered bridge.
Rent $50. G. "A. STROUD
Phone %. 1927
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16

Eczema, Psoriasis and other skin
troubles are caused by myriads Of
these germs are promptly destroyed
they rapidly multiply. gnawing their
way deep into the sensitive tissue.
This Is what causes that awful Itch.
and what seemed mere rash
may grow worse and develop into a
loathsome and torturing skin disease
with its years of misery
Don't take any chancesi Destroy the
germs at the beginning Of the trouble
with that soothing and cleansing wash,
the ID. ID. ID. Prescription for Eczema.
A 2bc bottle will prove this to you.
divers Red
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
Germs Spread i'm Skin

We have had experience with many
remedies for skin trouble but have
never seen such remarkable cures MS
those from ID. -. u. Prescription. In
slant relief from the very frst appll-
cation.
We are so confident that ID. ID. d.
will reach your case that IL will cost
yon nothing IL the very first full sizo
bottle falls TO make good every claim.
If you have skin trouble OF any
kind we certainly advise you to drop
In and investigate the merits Or ~ p.
p. anyway. We know that .. u. d.
win help you.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
The Peoples
Stock
Remedy

Guaranteed to keep your
stock in a healthier and better
condition.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16

Look up Campbell, the repair man,
block.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16

d. N. Walker, vice president Of the
Third National Bank, left yesterday for
Ocean Springs, Miss. Mr.. Walker is
on his annual vacation and will be gone
about three weeks visiting Gulf points
and New Orleans.
8 Reports from Mrs. ]. A. Whipple at
,KerTyille, Texas, are that she stood the
"trip from Union City to that place ex-
ceedingly well and that she is feeling
some better, and the friends here are
very glad indeed to hear it.
rall 15n for caal ~ any bind
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16


J. w. Pardue, Of the Toggery, and
sister, Miss Gertrude, leave Sunday for
St Louis, the former as buyer for his
house in Union City and the latter to
review the styles in millinery.
We cannot use anonymous communi-
cations. 1t is very old rule that all
communication to newspapers must be
accompanied by the name Of the writer,
not for publication but as guarantee
of good faith.
II you want the best and cheapest,
use Bon Air coal Union City Ice Il
Coal Company.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 5. Talley have

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Talley have
issued invitations to the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Ruth, to Mr.. Cyrus
Winslow Brevard at home on Wednes-
day evening. Feb, 21.
L P Morris left this week for Denver,
Cello, 70 bring his son, Ernest, home
from the sanitarium. The young man is
not improved and ths physicians have
advised his return home.
Anti-Phymin viii positively cure hay
fever, asthma and catarrh For sale by
White Il Burchard.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
The Peoples
Poultry
Remedy

Guaranteed the BEST egg
producer and disease preveta-
tive. Every package Of the
above remedies sold on a per
sonal guarantee, backed by
a. J. Rainey
Washington Avenue Grocer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-17
.LAYHAWKER JOTS

There is one thing we admire about
women, says the Mcpherson Republi-
can. Few of them are called PRO
fessors."
AS might have been expected, 7. w.
Faucet of Norton saved his garden
during the dry spell of last summer
by irrigating it.
A girl likes the telephone job, says
the Jewell County Republican, and
generally stays with it until matri-
mony removes her.
It has been figured out by the Nc
Pherson Republican that a self-made
man is one who merely makes the
most of ready made opportunities.
You can always tell when there is a
revival in town, says the Americas
put in most of their time arguing
against religion.
Excellent advice from "Gasaway,
the Gas Gu1ch correspondent of the
Wilson County Citizen: Eat the
grounding and he will never bother
the weather or see his shadow again.
Such a stage has been reached in a
row in the Christian church at Had
dam that the parties on one side in
their communications to the local press
refer to the minister of the church as
REV. CD Pirtle.'
The high school reporter of the
Marquette Tribune picked this piece
of blank verse out of the waste bas-
ket: How dear to my heart are the
problems of geometry. When long ex-
plantations present them to view. The
angles, the arcs they remind me of
childhood and every old spot that a
green-horn e'er knew.
And still another rabbit story from
the Cimarron Jacksonian: The Jack
sonian has been publishing all kinds
of rabbit stories lately, both reasonable
and unreasonable, but we think the
following the most unreasonable true
story that mas yet been told, and the
persons mentioned are ready to sub
stantiate the report. Ollie Bargar was
on his way to Frys and met Elmer
Macxey, who had a gun in his hands.
He had just shot and missed his
rabbit and was reioading his gun when
he heard q rabbit crying and looked
around to see where it was and found
it under mis- feet. He was simply stand
ing on a large John rabbit. He
merely reached down, took Mr.. Rabbit
by the head and killed him, captured
his ears and went on looking for more
rabbits. Now, who can beat that?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-17
THE CANDY KIDS

Do you remember the good old nights
Somewber between ten and three.
You heard gay steps on the big front
porch,
The click of your daddy's key.
You tumbled out to the balustrade,
And smiled through the widest crack,
Have you come home from the play
mammal
Whatd you brung me back?"
When dad stayed down at the office long,
You sat on the stairs real late,
You knew the time for his ringing step.
Exactly half-past eight.
You spied the box in his overcoat
With eyes of practised gnome.
"Oh, dad" you cried in a breathless joy,
''What'd you bring me homer"
When you are grown and the years have
passed,
And your home is blest with three,
You'll click the key at an early hour,
And sink on the hall settee,
You'll see the curls of your youngest son
Appear at the widest crack
You'll hear the voice that should cease at
seven,
Whatd you brung me back"
ANNIE LAURIE B1LL4 EH.
Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-17
EVENING CHHT
BIZ RUTH CAMERON.

About once in so often nv postnan
brings me a certain letter. Not material
~ the same letter Of course, but essential
ly the same.
That is it paints for me the same stu
alton and makes the same eager plea thar
suggest some remedy.
And the situation is that Of the woman
With man friend who shows her In every
way that he cares for her but never puts
Listen to a sentence or two from my
most recent letter:
He viii show me in every way possible
that he cares yet he Will not say the
words. A girl is supposed to know when
a man cares and feel sure that ne does
put It would do me more good to hear
the plain words than anything"
have absolutely no use FOR that kind
Of man.
Even when he has that favorfte excuq.
of masculine dilly dalliers who waste n
girls time without giving her any atiaran-
tee for her future-that he is not ready
TO support a wife. and until he is. he feels
that it is more chivalrous not to ten her
that he loves her.
1t seems to me that when a man loves
a woman, IS sure OF IT, sure ne wants 10
marry her soon ~ he is fInanciall,-
able to do SO, he should share that knowi-
edge with her.
He should tell her at the same time how,
long II viii be before he can make "A home
Tor Tor her. he should not, Of course insist
On her binding herself to him. either for
mally or Informally, but he should let her
know that he cares.
If she cares for him she win probabf,y
know no greater joy than to wait n M
doesn't care or doesn't want to v-aif
there is surely nothing to prevent her
saying so.
Where this much vauntcd chivalr,,
comes In, in forcing a girl IL she cares ~
either wait in wretched uncertainty or
waste herself on a man she doesn.f ..--.
50 much Tor. merely because she dfd-.f
dare risk loveless future, / cant see
And as for the man-no. cad L roean
who has no such motive. who seIfshlv an
serbs a girls time and while flatterir.,
hef INTO caring y making her think IN
every way that he cares, hangs back from
putting II into words, because he doean'f
want to be bound-wel1 I've much les ~.
for him than the other kind
he needs a good old fashioned fat1.-
Intentions" "iiH ms
And II a girl isn't willing to bav. a.
thing OF this sort done-whch ten to one
she isn't-the best remedy ] car e,,c,,,,.e
Is to make things a little less es -
him, to stimulate a healthy douhf ~ ~
mind as to her affection and give .c, LIS
competitor chance to enter the race.
Ihere may be some better rvav ~ ,,o.a.
ing a man hurry up and find out tr'hat -
wants and ask for #. but up to the ne ne
formed Of It. D7o" m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-17

Did you really believe it was bust
Il didn't know" Mildred said sim
ply-but her heart was beating fast.
Benson looked down at her with a
kindly quizzical smile: 1T Was-the
greatest of all business he said. AN
ellort toEknow my own heart"
1ndeed! Mildred vouchsafed,
uIaWlng little away, in fear he
Ihlght overhear the riot of her blood
he nodded. Z need wife," he said,
oaspassionately- I knew 1.-THE min
ute saw you-and Harriet Both Of
you seemed exactly made for me
YET society is so narrow, 1 had to
chOOSe-'
+ You We're sure of us, I SUPPOSED"
Mildred interrupted.
He shook his head. Il was sure of
nothing, he said. Not all the time
was gone-I came back as uncer-
tain
Here the wind took a stronger hand
blew and blew until perforce he
drew Mildren well within his arms.
The blast drowned the purring of a
motor moving so laggardly one knew
1t must very soon stop dead. Stop it
did, Just level with the pair; a voice
from within said. with an underacid
note:
order"
They are" Benson said gravely.
At least | hope so.'' lifting Mildred's
hand to his lips. In her ear he added,
Darling, the wind chose for me. The
minute it flung you in my arms-I
knew. - copyrighted 1912, by Assoc
clated Literary Press.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-17
RothschiIds of the East.

The Mitsui family of Japan have
been called the Rothschilds OF the
East; but while the fame of the latter
has gone abroad over the world, the
Mitsuis have remained practically I'M
known save to a few Western mer-
chants who have had extensive deal
ings with the Orient. The European
family owes its great renown to the
fact that for a. century there has been
no slightest stain upon its commercial
honor But its career, it should be re
honor; while the AIitsuis, engaged in
a pursuit utterly condemned by public
sentiment for three centuries, in spite
OF the demoralizing influence of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-17
QUAKER NEGOTIATIONS.

TF'rom the Philadelphia Record.1
Numps are swell, but scarcely fashion,
able.
A square deal should be as broad as it
is long.
Some athletes go stale. while others
seem too fresh.
You never really know a man till you
do him favor.
It isn't because they are helpless that
some people never help others
The manners Of some women, like their
compilations, are all put on.
When you treat a man like dog you
can't blame him if he bites you
Don't despise the little things. A MI
crobe can do more damage than an ele-
plant.
zone swallow doesn't make a sum
ner,'' quoted the Wise Guy. NO; but
one frog can make a spring." added the
Simple Mug
Cynicus-'The propagation of the hui
man race depends on early marriages .
SilIicus-''TIow do you figure that out9"
Cynicuss-''Well, If a man should wait
till he was really old enough to marry, be
wouldn't"
THAT new clerk of yours seems lack
ing in self-confidence,' remarked the first
business man. Yes" replied the second
business man: The has been with me
nearly a week, and doesn't seem to think
he can run the business better than
can