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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

Summer Tourist rates M. & D. Rail-
road now on sale at principal stations
to all the leading Summer Resorts,
North, South, East and West. Call
on Agents for full particulars. a29
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
Your County Paper

To all who receive this issue COM
plimentary, let me insist that you
subscribe for the Independent at
once. It's your county paper, and
you surely want to keep posted in
the doings of the county. There will
appear in the next few weeks and
months some articles that you ought
to read. Take the advice of your
friend and keep abreast of the times.
See the price, send your cash, get the
paper, read the news, be happy and
make your wife and children likewise.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
Our Welcome TO You

They join us with outstretched
hands and open hearts to welcome
you as one Of our happy and pro-
gressive band. May we expect you?
Won't you write US just what day you
will come? We are more than anx-
ious to meet you. Remember the
opening Sept. lst.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
Miss English

Miss Florence English has labored
in the schools of McNairy county un-
til she is possibly better known and
more respected and admired as a
teacher than any other instructor in
the county. Her work in Selmer,
Adamsville and the rural districts
gives her popularity which but few
teachers enjoy. Her work is sc-
knowledged by all who know her as
having no superior.
The bes. year of her life will be the
coming year. You can't afford to miss
her classes. She is the best qualified
secondary teacher in West Tennessee.
Library
The Library is the best in the coun-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
healthfulness

But few localities can enjoy the
splendid health which il ours. Par
ents need have no fear Of serious
sickness in Selmer. We unhesitat-
ingly say that our town is beyond
question an ideal school town.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

One Depot, One Courthouse, One
Paper, One Picture Man (that's
Beatty, One Jail, One Bachelors Hall
(well filed, and our people One Solid
Unit for One Big School in Selmer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
The County Fair

Plans are developing for the great
est fair in the history of the present
fair association. With the united ef-
forts of the best citizens of the vari-
GUS districts of the county, the fair
this fall will be a success from every
viewpoint. We want splendid COL
lection of products Of every kind from
each district. Ga
The Selmer school will take the
week off for the Fair.
Don't forget the dates, Oct. Ia, Is,
16 and II.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
Read and Hand On

Let US insist that you read every
word of this and then pass it on to
your neighbor. Let him read it. If
you are not for us-be against us.
That's your privilege. We will still
be your friend. The right must win.
The question is "who is right%
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
SeImer's New Residence Addition

The demand for houses that can be
bought or rented for the benefit of the
school has reached white heat, and
within the next fifteen DAYS there will
be sale of about forty new lots in
West Selmer. Many new houses will
be erected in this splendid section.
Our people are determined to stand
second to no town in this part of the
state.
Come to the sale, get lot and be
a part of live town. We want your
family in our midst and your children
in our school.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

sons in the economy of buying, cook
ing and sewing as well.
In about 95 per cent of our homes
the wife is both cook and seamstress.
Is it not very important, then, that
our schools prepare to give the proper
amount and kind Of help and instruc-
tions in this much neglected branch
of the girls real education in after
life?
This department will be under the
direct management Of one whose soul
is in her work. She will give the
best possible instruction and help.
This branch Of the school will hold
the interest of the entire town from
the very first. +,
Miss Verda Anderson will have
charge of this work, and we predict
for her the greatest possible success
in this much needed field of labor.
Many of the best pupils in school will
take the work in Miss Anderson's
class.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
Penmanship

The department of penmanship will
be under the direction of Mr.. Jessie
Kendrick, a young man Of rare abil-
ity as a wielder of the pen. He
stands today with no superior in the
county. One hour each day will be
devoted to this much neglected branch
Of the pupils real education. ANY
one wishing to be in the best penman-
ship class IN the county must attend
the Selmer school. We are determ-
ined to have no equal in the county.
Our Single Desk
Just here let me impress upon you
the great advantage that the Selmer
single desks give you over any that
you find in other schools south of
jackson. Each pupil has his own
desk ink. paper, pens, erasers, books,
etc. all to himself; desk large
enough for two-for just one. II
you wish to sit with ease and comfort
for FIVE or six hours hours each day,
come to Selmer. We have the only
single desk school in the county.
Domestic Science and Arts
Our school is one of the few schools
of West Tennessee. and the only one
south of Jackson, that carries a Do
mestic Science and Arts department.
We are determined to stay abreast
Of the times. If the home is the
most important factor in the devel-
opment Of our country land it is) why
should our girls reach womanhood's
estate and not know how to do some
of the things that will confront her
in that home which it is her dream
to build!
No home is happy in which the
eating and wearing departments do
net play an important part. How can
these be for the pleasure Of the home
unless the home-makers have the
proper training? We propose to
teach the girls not only how to cook
and sew, but we give them many les.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

ty, consisting of many volumes of
the best works in history, art, sci
ence and literature-free to all pu-
pills.
The writer's private library is also
at the disposal of the wide-awake
student with absolutely no charge
whatever.
Expenses
Good board can be had in our best
homes from $500 to $l2.OO the
month.
Tuition: First grade $1.50. second,
$l.75; third, $500; fourth, $2.25;
fifth, $3.50; sixth, $2.75; seventh,
$500; eighth, 1925; High School,
$3.50; Music, $2.75; Domestic Sci
ence, $l.OO; Special Penmanship, Soc.
Tuition is due and payable at the end
of each month. No deductions are
made in tuition unless pupil is absent
one or more school weeks in success
sion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
The County Superintendent

McNairy county holds the distinc-
tion Of having the youngest Superin-
tendent Of any county in the state.
He is a young man Of ability and de-
termined qualities. There seems no
reason why the schools of the entire
county should not be a success under
his direction.
The Principal Of the Selmer school
stands ready to render any assistance
that will make the present or any
succeeding administrations success.
He has the highest personal regard
for Prof. Aaron Brooks and bids him
Godspeed in his leadership of the
schools Of the county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

The School Board is to be congrat.
ulated on securing the services of
Mrs. VIM. Lea. She is a teacher of
rare ability, a writer of considerable
note, and one Of the few real agri-
culturists of the county, and lady
of superior literary attainments. Her
work will have no superior in any
school,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

Below we give a few reasons why
we want you to grab opportunity by
the forelock and come to Selmer to
school.
The Town
With the wave of progress that
has struck our town all are impressed
THAT behold old things are passed
away and all" the folks are delighted
with the splendid new sidewalks and
brick stores and new residences and
highly repaired and improved homes
and new business enterprises and that
happy spirit of real. genuine pro-
gressiveness characteristic of all up
todate towns and places. It is only
matter of a little while until you
will see the improvements of Selmer
stand out far superior to any town of
its size in this section of the state.
PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Selmer has two banks, FIVE doctors,
one dentist, one harness and repair
shop, three hotels, one hardware
store, two drug stores, eight stores of
general merchandise, one barber shop,
one jewelry store, three silversmiths,
two livery stables, one blacksmith
shop and grist mill, one electric light
plant, two telephone systems, one
produce store, one millinery store.
five lawyers, four preachers, four
churches and four of the most en-
thusiastic Sunday school superintend-
ents in the county. Students attend
the Sunday school of their choice
and we insist that they always attend
each Sunday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
MUSIC

Already the prospective music class
is SO large that we shall likely have
to employ an assistant in this depart
ment. We will put forth every effort
to make this years music class the
best the town or county has ever
known.
Miss Joethel Powers is to be con-
graduated for that splendid inter-
est which she has created during the
past three years Of her work. She
is, indeed, a rare leader and an untir-
ing worker in this the sweetest of all
accomplishments. Her advancing pu-
pills bespeak her power as teacher
Of the very highest class. The CON-
ing year will be the best of all. Join
our class and have your soul touched
and prepare yourself to touch other
souls.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
A Visit to the Rural Schools

1t is the plan and purpose Of the
principal of the Selmer school to visit
most Of the rural schools during the
summer. There are better than sixty
schools in progress now. When he
comes will he find your children in
school? If he can be Of any service
whatever to the boys and girls of the
country districts. he will be only too
glad to render that assistance. He
knows fulwell that many of the much
needed improvements of the county
must come through the desires and
activities of the country boys and
girls. Let him help you. Let him
be your friend. He is making the
campaign to help the rural schools
and not to harm. He wants to see
the schools in the country improve.
He wants to see each teacher have a
better report this session than ever
before. Remember that he spent
four years teaching in the rural
schools and has the kindest possible
feeling for all country boys and girls
who are striving to accomplish some.
thing worthwhile.
The Selmer Pupils
Il is but Just and fair that | speak
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
Our People

Our people are interested in you
and will be your friends if you will
permit them.
The writer once had the same
reason that you have to believe that
the Selmer people were stuck up"
and we're "scornful" and hateful"
and Everything else that is not good
and pleasant, for he was reared in a
log cabin in one of the backwoods
country homes Of this county. He
has spent the greater part of his life
on the farm, and knows what rural
boys and girls have to encounter.
He knows what it is to be kicked by a
mule or yearling or plow handle. He
also knows all about the real joy Of
having root fly up and hit him on
the shin while plowing in a new
ground. He also knows all the rounds
from cracking chestnut burrs with
naked heel to the lasting and sooth-
ing effect of a peach-tree limb-the
result Of some home regulation dis
obeyed. He further knows how to
appreciate the many blessings and
comforts of life on the farm.
But best of all is, he has learned
that If a mans heart is in the right
place he is and can be a man any
where and at all times, and he is
happy to tell you that he has found
many Of the good people Of Selmer to
be of that noble class. Don't let the
conduct of the few turn you against
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
Miss Ida O'Nea!

The primary department will be
under Miss Ida 0'Neal. She is an
experienced teacher. Her pupils are
her best advertisers. Parents, place
your smaller children with Us the first
day, and let us give them better ad-
vantages than can be had elsewhere.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

1t is but just and fair that speak
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
The SeImer Boom

Below we give few reasons why
we want you to grab opportunity by
the forelock and come to Selmer to
school.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

The Library is the best in the coun-
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20
- STRENGTH
Without Overlooking The Stomach.

The business man, especially, needs
food in the morning that will not over
load the stomach, but give mental
vigor for the day.
Much depends on the start q man
gets each day, as to how he may ex'
pect to accomplish the work on hand.
He can't be alert, with Q heavy,
fried-meatand-potatoes breakfast re-
quiring lot Of vital energy IN di.
gesting 1t.
A Calf. business man tried to ind
some food combination that would not
overload the stomach in the morning,
but that would produce energy.
He writes:
For years was unable to find a
breakfast food that had nutrition
enough 10 sustain business man with
out overlooking his stomach, causing
indigestion and kindred ailments.
being q very busy and also q very
nervous man, decided to give up
breakfast altogether. But luckily ]
was induced to try Grape-Nuts.
"SInce that morning have been .
new man; can work without firing,
my head is clear and my nerves strong
and quiet
II ind four teaspoonfuls OF Grape
Nuts with one Of sugar and q small
quantity Of cold milk. IL delicious as
TIE cereal part Of the morning meal.
and invigorates me for the days busi-
ness" Name given By Postum Co,
Battle Greek, Mich. Read the little
book, ''The Road to Wellyille, IN pkgs'
There's q Reason"
Rvur rad the abevO IstterH A noU
- nnpeaRg from tlme % tine. Lhey
hfsE6SG AaN
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20
Overloaded.

The postman, staggering under his
tremendous burden, stopped at No.
% and rang the bell.
Here's the two dozen house blinds
you ordered sent by parcel pest
maam." he feebly murmured as the
lady of the house came to the door,
"and the patent washing machine and
the new iron gate for the front yard,
but"-and he smiled a feeble. wilted
sort Of apology-'Tm afraid you'll
have to wait until my next delivery
Tor your portable garage"
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20
Fair Comparison.

"Do you mean to say that you COM
pare yourself to Shakespeare" why
not?" inquired the manager OF the
Clothesline Burlesque company
Shakespeare lad pretty much my ex.
perience. The critics roasted him
and the authorities were always
threatening to close his show
Washington Star.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

OF Poultry tusDanory In n o. n vi
cause she has nothing to make shells
out OF. Every hen should be fed corn
but most hens get too much.
To secure protein to keep the feath'
ers growing and the muscles strong
as well as furnish albumen for the
eggs, such grains as wheat and oats
may be fed. But these alone will not
furnish protein enough for purpose.
Probably the best and In the long run
the cheapest source OF protein for the
poultry farmer is cooked meat which
Is sold under the trade name OF Beer
Scraps. This can be secured from any
of the large packing houses as Swift
and Armour, or from any poultry sup
ply house. II the hens that have the
run OF the corn crib had beef scrap
to even up on there would be several
millions Of dollars more Of egg money
brought into this state than there ID
now.
Then to make shells the hen should
have something as in the form OF
lime. About the most economical ana
certainly the most popular way to
supply this is to keep oyster shell
before the fowls all the time.
In all our feeding and care we
should try to produce those condi'
tions under which hens naturally lay
the most eggs. These are, of course
spring conditions. And what does
spring bring in the way of feed? u
brings variety and succulence. Yo2
may feed q hen corn, beef scrap ana
oyster shell which represent tho
three classes Of foods and get eggs
for a while. But in time it will be-
come an old story. A hen is human
enough to want a variety. 1t pays To
give her what she wants because she
gives back 'moTe eggs in return. IN
the spring she can get her protein
in the form of worms or hundred
different kinds of insects. In furnish
ing her protein don't keep her too
long on beef scrap. Vary it now and
then with oil meal gluten feed'
skinned milk or cotton seed meal.
In the spring she has her choice OF
as many kinds of green food as there
are plants that grow. Green food acts
as a mild laxative and helps to cool
out the digestive tract. In the win
ter time give her some maIlgels every
day varied now and then with sprout'
ed oats, cabbage or carrots. There ID
no better way of using light oats than
sprouting them. 1t does not cost
much to put a sprouter in the cellar
so YOU can sprout oats all winter. II
will pay for itself the first season.
It has been found by careful ex'
pertinent that more eggs can be Sc
cured II we give the hen a part oi
her food ground fine. Such food can
be secured in the form OF mill by
products quite reasonably. This makes
up what is called a mash and may
be wet or dry. 1t gives as good re-
suits fed dry and takes less labor
to feed it. Where used dry 1t will be
found convenient to feed it in hoppers
When all the hints suggested in this
article have been carefully looked ar
ter, the eggs which mean success will
not be forthcoming unless the foods
are fed with Judgment.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20
CONSTIPATION

Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pillsare unlikeAliOth-
or laxatives or cathar-
ticA They coax tho
liver into activity BY
gentle methods, they
do not scour: they do
not gripe: they do not
weaken: but they do
start all the secretions
of the liver and stom-
ach in a way that soon
puts these organs in q
healthy condition and
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

WHEN RUBBERs BECOME NECESSARY
And your shoes pinch. Aliens Foot-Ease, the
Antiseptic powder 10 be shaken into the
Breaking in New Shoes Sold Everywhere,
csc Sample FREE. Address, A. S. Olmgted.
Leroy, NY. Don't accept any substitute. Adv.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

corrects constipation. Munyon's Paw-Paw
Pills arc tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves They invigorate instead of weaken:
they enrich the blood instead of impover-
ishing it; they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put into
L. Price as cents All Druggists
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

Zero air means zero cement walks!
Many a city mother takes out a child
protected from the cold by Woolen
coat, cap, and leggings, but minus
overshoes. Leather soles the thick
ness of plotting paper do not protect
a child's feet from a cold cemenE
walk. Be consistent.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20
Nsnlected onportunItY.

Mrs. Crabshaw-I notice that q
pound of Swiss cheese seems to go
further than a pound of any other
kind.
Mr.. Crabshaw-That's probably be-
cause the storekeepers haven't yet hit
on a plan to weigh in the holes
Puck.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20
Last Extremity.

Clara-May l borrow your beaded
belt, dear?
Bess-Certainly. But why all this
formality Of asking permission?
81 can't ind it."-Smart Set.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

Eggs that are cracked or dirty, but
stiIl wholesome. can be frozen or
dried and will make perfect cooking
material for. bakers. The principal
centers of this business in Kansas are
Topeka.. Atchison and Wichita.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20
COWBOYS.

II see Portuguese cowboys have
been fighting with smugglers"
II thought all the cowboys in the
world were working for moving-pic-
t1re outfits. Denver Republican.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

A young man should learn to pad
die his own canoe even II his father
does own q motor boat.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

Truth may be stranger than fic-
ton, but the latter commands a high
or price in the magazine field.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

gEEDS-Alfalfa& 90; timothy, blue grass d
cane Sc; sweet clovert9. Farms for sale &rent
Oncroppaym'ts. j. MulhAll, 500 City, Ia. Adv.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

Only One "BROMO QUININE"
Thnt IN LAXATIVE BROM0 QUlNlNn Look
for tho ngnature Of n w. GROVE Cures Cold
In One Day, Cures Grip In Two lays. 1c'
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20

Trading compliments is a good deal
like swapping green goods.
Baxter Springs news., 1913-03-20
why THE AVERAGE EGG PRODUCTION IN
KANSAS is LOWER THAN IT SHOULD BE
When Hen Sits Around the ROost During the Day Instead OF
Scratching It Should Be Considered Good Sign
That She is Ready to Be Sent
to Market

m 1Ipp,ncot Professor of Poultry Tusbandy in A. cl
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-25
Thornton and Grant Winning
Fast Tennis in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, June 25-Close
and hard fought matches marked the
second days play in the champion
ship game of the Gulf States tennis
tournament
Summary:
Singles-R. V. Logan, New Orleans,
defeated w H. Richard, Jennings,
La, 90, 61S, 81.
B. NJ Grant, Atlanta, defeated ]. p.
Hudson, New Orleans. 3-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Nat Thornton. Atlanta, defeated w.
H. Adams, Jennings, La So, SO.
Frank Cameron, New Orleans, de-
feated Jack Chambers, Guifport, 6-s,
Ga.
A. Done, Dallas, defeated r. ".
Logan, New Orleans, 6-1, 1913.
S. e. Worms, Jr., New Orleans, de-
feated Frank Soule, New Orleans, 60,
rs, Ga
David Pipes, New Orleans, defeat