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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
(By L. M. BENNINGTON,

(By L. M. BENNINGTON
Forgot to rake and burn all the
dead leaves and litter in the orchard
last fall? Well, better do 1t now
not next month.
Trees require food as we'll as plants
do They get this food in solution
only and 1t Is necessary to keep the
ground moist. Cultivation helps to
do that.
The apple maggot is no kin to the
cooling moth, but Is equally destruc-
tive, as he eats through the fruit In
all directions, while the larvae of the
moth confines its eating principally
to the core.
Tobacco dust Is death to the woolly
aphis. Tobacco good enough for the
pest can be raised on almost any
farm. g.
When you Hruna apple and pear
trees, go slow. Better take two or
three years to get a neglected orchard
In shape than to do 1t all at once.
Heavy pruning brings too many wa
ter sprouts on apple trees.
Cherry trees should be pruned
rather lightly. By proper pruning at
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
(By BESSIE L. PUTNAM.)

(By BESSIE L. PUTNAM.)
SweetAlyssum is one of the cas-
lest of all towering plants to grow.
and bed of 1t should be on every
home ground, since its value lasts.
without extra care, from, the time 1t
begins to bloom in the summer until
1t is killed by the frosts of autumn.
The plant is white-flowered, very
fragrant, hardy, and low-growing in
habit. 1t seldom attains a height Of
more than one foot, and the average
height is from five to eight inches.
1t thrives best In good garden loan
of moderate fertility, but it will grow
and give much satisfaction in almost
any SOIL
Sweet-Alyssum plants begin to
bloom when they are two or three
inches high and they continue to
branch and bloom all through the sea
son, single plant making mat of
branches otter nearly two feet across.
To produce the large-sized plants
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
INJURY WROUGHT
BY BOX TURTLES
Little Insect Destroyers Have
Great Fondness for the
-. Juicy Tomatoes.
tBy FRANCIS /. RIsLEY.l

10Y rnANSl0 -. ANioiSEAJ
Gardeners and most farmers have
friendly feelings towards this shy lit
tie reptile, so much SO that they give
them the freedom of their gardens as
insect destroyers. But If one watches
the ripest tomatoes he will often find
queer-shaped holes or bites in them.
It's without doubt the night work Of
turtle-as they have great fondness
for the juicy tomato, and when the
turtle attacks such 1t leaves a bite
mark" that tells the story. It's best
to have tomatoes grow, as high up as
possible, leaving no chance for he
turtle to reach them-but the height
a turtle can stretch is astonishing
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20

in fine health now. If ever have those
troubles again will take Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. :" - Mrs.
ED. FERRoN, s16 High St., Chippewa
Falls, Wisconsin.
Providence, R. LEI cannot speak
too highly of Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound as it has done won
ders for me and would not be without
1t. I had organic displacement and
bearing down pains and backache and
was thoroughly run down when I took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. It helped me and I am in the
best of health at present. Iwork In
factory all day long besides doing my
Homework SO you can see what it has
done for me. give you permission to
publish my name and speak of your
Vegetable Compound to many of my
friends. Mrs. ABRIL LAWSON, 126
Lippitt st., Providence. r.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
CARING FOR The
BLOOMING ROSES
Flowers Should be Cut Early IN
Morning and Placed in Re-
ceptacle Of Water.
Thy JULIE GoRDoNo

! When cutting rosebuds. cut back to
a strong leaf-bud and another rose
win reward you. Use a good, sharp
knife, and give a clean. slanting cut.
While you are about it--cutting
roses-bear in mind the future shoot;
that is. so It may add to the beauty
and symmetry of the bush.
Cut roses early In the morning and
place them in a deep receptacle full
of water until you are ready to form
bouquets or use them for decoration.
II You want them to last long. keep
them ont of the sunshine and out Of
draughts. Cut of the stems every
morning and add salt to the water.
which must be changed daily.
Never ship or send roses long dis
txncess just after they are gathered.
Keep them several hours I'M deep wa
tr. 90 as to allow them to absorb a.
much water as possible.
II no rain threatens. place the vase
containing them In the grass where
the dew will refresh them overnight.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20

the start, you can have low, bushy
head and good root growth.
If the orchard was cultivated as
carefully as the corn crop the yield
of fruit would be a pleasant surprise
to most of US.
The nature and habits of the straw
berry require that tillage be contin-
uous through the season. Down in the
crown of the plant are being per-
fected fruit buds, which are large or
small, strong or weak, as the condi-
tons for their development are favor
able or unfavorable.
The bacteria which works upon the
elements of plant food in the soil,
converting them from an insoluble to
a soluble form, play a most important
part in plant life Soil aeration is one
of the things required by these bac-
terra and this condition in the soil 10
secured by continuous cultivation.
Two busy women can fatten up
their bank account materially from 3
half-acre of strawberries. Blackjack
ing work, of course, but the sunshine
is cure for a great many ills-and is
cheaper than medicine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Six-MiIe Depth.

A surveying ship of the German
navy has recently discovered the
deepest known spot in the ocean. II
is near the Philippines, about 40 sea
miles off the north coast of Mindanao
Great depths were found to be
numerous in this region, but the rec
crd sounding showed the amazing re
suit of $3.50 meters, or 406 feet more
than six miles.
The greatest ocean depth, hitherto
known was found by the United
States cable steamer Nero in 1901
This spot was to the south of the
Island of Guam, and the deep sea Land
indicated $685. meters-just a little
less than six miles.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
REAL MERIT HAS MADE
BONDS LIVER PILLS

household word through the South.
We have spared neither time nor
money in perfecting BONDS PILLS
for the cure of Headaches, Bilious
ness, Constipation, Malaria, and sim
liar ills. MERIT was our chief object.
Not how cheap" but how good we
could make them
The extraordinary success of
BONDS PILLS is due solely to their
MERIT, not to loud and misleading
claims of CURING EVERYTHING
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Duty as a Reformer,

There is no such reformer as an ex-
acting duty. Note the asceticism of
athletes and scouts. The ravages of
drink are abated as machinery, with
its demand for a clear brain and
steady nerves, is multiplied on every
hand. Each new stress Of business
and professional rivalry puts fresh
premium on sobriety and wise re-
straint
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
"Pleased to Meet You"

The Americans have polite habit,
on being presented to new acquaint-
ance, of uttering the words, PLEASED
to meet you" although upon what the
pleasure can rest, or how they know
that 1t is a pleasure, or why an ordi-
nary incident which is not the fulfill
ment OF any anticipation, and which
may turn out to be very disagreeable,
should be pronounced at sight to be
pleasant, l have never been able to
MISUNDERSTANDING Review.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20

| they should be thinned to stand not
closer than six or eight inches apart.
For immediate effects they should be
allowed to stand close together in a
bed.
From the small size of the plants
and the pure white of the numerous
blossoms, sweet-alyssum makes a
splendid edging plant with variety
of other flowers.
But for unity of charm, both OF
color and the most delicious fragrance,
an individual bed of the plants three
or four feet wide. extending the full
length or width of the garden will
give the highest satisfaction.
Before frost in the fall the plants
may be cut back. lifted, potted. and
they will bloom in the window all win
ter.
Better results, however, with sweet.
alyssum for window culture is to
start the plants in seed boxes. in the
late summer or early fall.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Square Foot and Foot Square,

There is no difference in area be-
tween one square foot and one foot
square, though there may be differ.
ence In the shape and dimensions of
the surfaces. For instance. one square
foot may be inclosed by a circular
line, hexagon, triangle or rec
tangle. One foot square is an area
OF fixed form, the four sides being
equal and the four angles all right
angles.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Hint to Rural Landlords.

Uncle Upcreek-There hain't been
a trout in tibet there creek for thutty
year., now our new boarder is pullin'
'em out as fast as he can drop in.
Mrs. Upcreek-That's what comes
Of advertiser our trout fishing in the
religious papers; they cant lie, no.
how.-Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
A Model Juror.

Counsel Ito talesman) Have you
any knowledge of anything in this
world or the world to come?
Talesman--I have not.
Counsel-Do you know enough to
come in out of the rain?
Talesman-I do not.
Counsel-H you were standing on a
railroad track and an express train
approached at speed of 80 miles an
hour. would you step cut Of the way?
Talesman--I would not.
Chorus Of Lawyers-Step right into
the jury box.-Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Doubtful of Gods Power.

"Out of the mouth of babes" fire.
quently come reproaching, regenerat-
ing hints of high spiritual value. A
little girl whose father was very i'll
was asked if she had prayed for his
recovery. No. she replied, her in
nocent eyes wide and solemn. Il did
think of it, but then ! wondered If
1t would be any use. / know Gods
bigger n wiser than people, but /
didn't know IL he could kill germs"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
WIRE FENCING

Both welded and wrapped for stock,
pigs, poultry, garden and lawn, all Sizes
Der rod Send trial i order ROOFING eg IN Pr of
oil kinds. galvanized and painted steel
rubber and gravel coated. We have a
good rubber roofing for S5c square, all
complete. Send trial order. Mention this
paper. Pidgeon- Thomas Iron Co., "a. sc
N. I'd ST., Memphis. Tenn Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
FAR BET-rER THAN oUININE.

FAN BEI-TLH THAN QUTNINE.
Elixir Babek cures malaria where
uuinine fails, and 1t can be taken with
impunity by old and young.
Having suffered from Malarious Fe.
yer for several months, getting no re-
lief from quinine and being completely
broken down in health, elixir Babek'
effected a permanent cure."-William
+. Mari.
Elixir Babck, SO cents, all druggists, or
kloczewski d. CO., Washington. DC. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Infringing His Prerosative.

New Parson fDead Gulch taber
nacle)-I will now close the service
with prayer.
Deacon-Hold Cd, parson! 1t is ALI
right-pray IL yer want ter, but servs
ices amt supposed ter close in dis
town till Tough Tomkins shoots de
lights out.-Puck
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Quite So.

Il hear that links and his wife have
been having some swell doings at their
house."
Il hadn't heard Of their entertaining.
What functions did they have?"
They haven't had anything. It's
their kids who have the humps"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Didn't Lose II.

Ever lose surgical case?"
Nope. thought was going to lose
one once, but it came out all right"
''The patient came near dying, eh?"
"Oh, he died. But his heirs paid for
the operation
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
pisuosinu Of the currant Worm,

II the currant or gooseberry bushes
become infested with worms the pest
can be abated by busting the bushes
with powdered white hellebore or
spraying them with solution made
by adding the hellebore at the rate
OF a tablespoonful to quart Of wa.
fer
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
this WOMAN
HAD MUCH PAIN
when STANDING
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound made
Her a Well Woman.
Chippewa Falls, Wis. -"I have al-
ways had great confidence in Lydia E.

P1nkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound as I
found it very good
for organic troubles
a nd recommend 1t
highly. / had dis
placement, ba ok :
a c h e an d pains
when standing on
my fe ct for any
length Of time, when
I began to take the
medicine, but / am
TfT oxxar have kI1ac
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Good Fellow.

Father Visiting at college)-"My
son, these are better cigars than can
afford" Son-"That's all right, IA
Their; take all you want; this is Cd
me."-Yale Record
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Death to Beetles,

Arsenate of lead rs also death to
the beetles that injure asparagus. and,
In fact may be used to advantage for
nearly all crawling things in the gar
den.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
RUB-MY-TISM

VIII cure your rheumatism and all
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises. Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. AntlseptIe
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Plant Like a Child.

A plant is exactly like child, It
must be fed. dressed and cared for; its
wants supplied and its idiosyncrasies
humored.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Busy Ruas.

The bugs get busy during the
month of June. and II the garden 10
neglected the crops will soon show the
effects Of their ravases.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Make the MIX Juo Sweet.

To sweeten milk jug, scald it with
boiling water, then fill with cold water
and add teaspoonful of salt and
leave 1t for five minutes before empty.
ing it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Pot shruhs.

Take cuttings for pot shrubs In
June. and put in water for few days
before setting In sand. and they will
soot quicker.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
A Usual Case.
did you suffer from blackmail?"
"Sure-by coal bills"
Faith.

BY our own faith we can only mows
mountains, by the faith that others put
in US, we may move the world.-Sarab
Grand.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Strictly True,

"Mayme was Dragging to me that
she had married man in high life.
80 she has. He works on sky
scrapers."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20

Does ,Iirnps ever make a move at
the club meetings?"
Ever make move? Why. that
mans never still"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20

GROVES TAsTELESS chill TONIC enriohes
the blood and builds up the whole system,
and 1t will wonderfully strengthen and for
tify you TO Withstand the depressing effect
of the hot summer. soc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
It takes romantic girl to write q
love letter that means the same thing
over and over again..

You Can Stop Carbuncle or Boil
After 1t begins to form, by using DIR. POR-
TIERS ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL. Csc,
soc, $500
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Save the Babies.

something realize that
children born civilized countries per
they
they Ave. onehaK
they are
We hesitate that timely Of Castcra would
fane deaths occaoned the of narcotic
sold chdrens complaints
less morphine They in considerable quantities
COMPOSITIONS sickness death Coa operates exactly the reverse but
cause the blood to circulate properly, opens the
pores Of the skin and alays fever. \ ~ WITH
always the signature of e1/ZX <N
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20

It's easy enough to win in a walk If
you are the only entry.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
PUTNAM TADELESS DYES
The Other View.

But, confound it all, you autoists
certainly believe that pedestrians
should stick to their rights, don't
your
Sure. But, dod blame 1t all, what
can we do when most Of 'em keeps
lodging to, their lefts?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-06-20
Memphis Directory

LAx-ANA. "sure Chill Killer" zR.LAA. best tonic
known for liver and headac hcs-wi bout cnlomel.
Donslas Tonic for wamenfresh and strong Hold
by all druggists. TrTone Drug mfg Mrs nempii. Tesn
Evening journal., 1913-08-12

ID ACES have been revived in New
N York and they recently have
had the famous international
polo matches TO bring out well dressed
crowds While We do not run to the
extremes Of costumes seen at the
French races, there is much interesting
information TO be gathered from the
stands and the pictures they present
Perhaps one IF the most cemarkahle
effects noted is the apparently heavy
materials that are being worn We
have developed the brocaded idea and
eponge in ways to suggest weight aud
warmth while in reality the fabrics are
thin and light That they are beautiful
in themselves is true beyond doubt
but, worn on a hot summers day, they
give curious results. White is a pro-
nounced favorite. At Meadow Brook
we're to be seen costumes Of white
plush-looking material brocaded upon
a background Of the thinnest and
lehtcst voile While close inspection
revealed this light foundation and there
was no real weight or warmth at a
short distance. tho suggestion was Of
velvet or some similar material All
the trimming Of thin blousts arranged
on the lining and the contrast afforded
by this blouse IS particularly attractive.
The idea is one that can be repeated
with many variations For the inior-
NAL dinner and occasions Of the kind,
the skirt and bosom could be made
Of oharmeuse satin or crepe with the
blouse and frills Of chiffon. or net
could be used in combination with
silk Any transparent material will
give the veiled effect to the blouse and
the veiled effect is desirable but what
Is desirable is by no means necessary
and a pretty effect could be obtained
by using crepe dc chine for the entire
gown with only the bosom in contrast
and omitting the lace trimming band.
The result would be somewhat similar
to this one and equally attractive in a
different way.
Evening journal., 1913-08-12

NHE cool days are productive Of
some charming effects however.
and the neck ruches Of tulle
that are being generally worn are
really fascinating. They afford very
beautiful color effects, they make a
becoming for most faces and they
altogether add immeasurably 10 ths
toilette. English women who have
a cooler climate to meet than ours
are wont 20 use the long feather boas
for such bctween-scasons need but
the maline seems to meet our own
demands as aothing else ever has
done and it has been developed to
such a practical quality that il is
sturdy material in spite Of It's hlmy
effect and the combinations Of colors
often are ravishins One Of the pret-
tiest notions that has reached us from
across the sea is the hat and ruch
10 match as blue over a black gown
or buff over a gown of dark blue
Frequently one color Of tulle is lined
with another before the plating ia
done. At a recent wedding was noted
pale fswn colored ruch lined with
yellow. another Of elephant gray linsi
With cerise. and such effects are among
the prettiest to be seen. For the most
part the ruohes are full plaitings that
stand up well against the back Of the
head but there are figures to which
the fat effect are more becoming AMI
some pretty ones are shown that con
sist Of three single plaitings, one over
the other. in collar effect. with
single outstanding plating Of moderate
width as finish for the neck edge, and
these plaitings are seen on black and
white and various combinations Of
colors TO harmonic with the toilette
for which they are designed. A little
later parasols will be in demand. All
the accessories will be seen in match
ing oolors and women who arc planning
for the various resorts viii find great
opportunity for the establishment Of
white gowns and white coats The
touch Of color is essential this season.
H. its latest development. it is not
Evening journal., 1913-08-12
For Midsummer Days

TTllE blouse that is made
with short sleeves and
open neck is certainly
a boon for midsummer DAYS.
This one is dainty and attract
i've and is worn with one Of
the new skirts ovcrlapped at
the front and back. As shown
here. the blouse is made Of
cotton crepe with trimming
Of cyelet embroidery edged
with color and with little
fancy stitches joining the
color to the white. The skirt
is made Of linen but skirts Of
this kind can be made Of any
material heavy enough TO be
suited to the tailored finish
and the blouse has many
possibilities. Treated in this
way, il is designed for mid
summer and for home wear
but, with Just a few changes.
II can be completely trans
formed. II the neck is made
high and the sleeves long in
regulation shirt waist style.
tailored waist results. While
at FIRST thought, the two are
quite unlike. the same founda-
tion answers for both. Waists
Of the tailored sort are always
desirable for travelling and
general wear and this season
washable silk is extensively
used as well As linen and cot
ton fabrics. For the BLOUSE
with short sleeves and open
neck. any pretty. dainty fab
ric win be appropriate and
Vill be found Just as satis-
factory with a skirt to match.
making a gown. as It IS with
the odd skirt. The skirt il
made in four pieces and can
be finished az either the high
or the natural waist line.
For the blouse will BE-
needed "a yards Of material
q. ais yards so or rs yards
a. inches wide. with yard
rs for the collar and cuffs;
for the skirt a. yards ~, 7sl
yards 20 or a. for linen or
other material without up
and down. 5 yards 77 or 80
or ss4 yards - inches wide /,
there is figure or nap, The
width Of the skirt at the lower
edge is ? yards