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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

carriage hirers, who cover up defects
Of harness and coach with springs of
greenery. and charge the price of a
weeks hiring for two short hours
crawl, look to this day to pay many
debts; the florists, who with 20 francs
worth of flowers decorate your car
riage and smilingly ask five louis,
must get rid Of their replenished stock
of quickly fading blossoms; the timer
ant vendors of bouquets hope for a
vigorous and exciting battle which will
make patrons forget the exorbitant
prices demanded; to all these, and
many others, battle of flowers is a
deadly anxious time.
1t is on the splendid stretch of the
Promenade des Anglais, with the
plunge of the waves on the pebbly
beach as the most characteristic re-
frain, that the battle is fought out
1t is 2 o'clock, and as a gun booms
out to signal the commencement of the
fete, long line Of decorated car
riages begins to enter the open space
between the stands, and proceeds at a
walking pace, while the thousands OF
spectators In the enclosures look out
eagerly for friends, exclaim on the or
iginality, beauty or bad taste of the
carriage decorations, all the time buy
ing their supply of fragrant ammuni-
ton from the vendors who shout their
wares.
You see on the laps of the folk in
the carriages shallow baskets heaped
with small bouquets. There is not the
variety of flowers you would expect
to see in this southern paradise. VIC
let's are the most chic, the prettiest
and dearest. But by far the greater
number Of the bouquets are Of stocks,
which are plentiful and cheap, but the
stalks of which are villainously hard.
and you resure TO see for days after
dainty ladies carrying reminders of the
fray in the shape Of unromantic black
eyes and scratched cheeks.
The carriages move to the stands
along one side of the space. then turn
round and move down the other side.
At first the launching of bouquets Is
spasmodic and little shamefaced.
Only when friends encounter is there
any animation, but you sometimes
miss friend and strike prettier
stranger, who must retaliate and be-
fore you know you are In the thick OF
1t, your great basket OF flowers which
cost you many francs is empty, and
you are SO fascinated with the game.
and SO eager to begin again, that you
pay whatever the perambulatory flow.
er-sellers who thrust their paniers in.
to your face may demand Reckon
ings are for the morrow.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
BATTLE OF FLOWERS COSTLY
Conflict, With Posies for Ammunition,
Occurs Annually In Paris on the
Promenade des Anglais.

Paris, France.--When one who has
never seen battle OF flowers tries
to imagine what like 1t must be, 1t is
surely to dream of the apotheosis of
all that is fragrant, dainty, +care-free,
lavish. and anything that smacks of
commercialism can never be associat-
ed with It. But to the Nicois, who
prepare the mise-en-scene, battle OF
flowers is time of worry and hard
work with never glimmer of ro-
nance about it. unless 1t be the TO.
nance of business.
The municipality, which has erected
grandstands and enclosures, is anxious
that not a seat shall be vacant; the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Scissors for Memorial wreaths.

The police of Berlin applied the
censorship Of the scissors to a recent
demonstration at the cemetery where
are buried the socialists and anarch-
lists who fell in the revolution in Ber-
lin March IS, 1S4S. Hundreds OF visi-
tors brought wreaths, the socialists
red and the anarchists black. to lay
on the graves. The police, with scis.
sors, stood at the entrance to the
cemetery. Every wreath was sub
mitted to them, and the sentiments on
the ribbons had to undergo the CEN
sorship of the scissors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Keeper Of Secret. Of klna..

Lord Knollys, who Is retiring, after
having been private secretary to King
George and the late King Edward,
has received many tempting offers to
write his autobiography. but, needless
to say, has steadfastly resisted them
all. An enterprising publisher, from
the United States, once ran him down
during his vacation, and placed a
blank check before him, inviting him
to All It in for any sum he liked to
name In return for book Of no fewer
than $4,000 words.
My terms would be five million dol.
lars" Lord Knollys remarked, quietly.
The publisher gasped Good gra-
cious, sir. are you serious?" he asked.
Quite" Lord Knollys rejoined, and
then, with one of his merry wrinkles
Of his eyes, he said:
would 1t not be worth a good deal
more to you II had to say frankly
all know"
The publisher realized the force Of
the argument. and was bound to adj
init that 1t would be a hopeless task
to induce an indiscretion on the part
Of the veteran courtier
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
WHY sUPERloR7

BONDS LIVER PILLS are far superior
to the ordinary purgative medicine On
the market.
PILL at bedtime.
Because they NEVER GRIPPE or act
violently in appropriate doses. You never
feel them
Because they act directly on the liver,
stimulating 1t to perform its functions In
q natural and GENTLE way.
Because they tone up the muscular coat
of the bowels and induce the natural
''peristaltic" motion without 30 much di-
rect "purgative force
Because they regulate the ENTIRE
SYSTEM.
II your druggist cannot supply you
send to us-Bond's Pharmacy Co., Little
Rock Ark Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
How Long win Women Stand EN-

How Long viii Women Stand EN-?
Il am mean man." confessed the
Erratic Thinker. my father bore the
same unenyiable reputation, and had
an uncle who served a term in the
penitentiary and was twice mentioned
for the legislature. So no one need
be surprised when / remark that
perusal of the dry goods advertise
ments causes me to wonder how soon
corsets will become SO long that their
wearers will be obliged to roll them
up around the ankles to keep from
treading on them kansas City
Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Possibly Two conflaaratlons.

Possibly Two CONGREGATIONS.
Papa, what is a confiagration?"
1T Is big fire, my son."
"And what do they call little
flre?"
There is no special name for lit
tie fire. Oh. they sometimes call it
an incipient fire and-let's see-well,
1t is sometimes called an inconsider-
able fire. Why?"
well, see your coat-tail is on fire,
and ! was wondering whether 1t was
a corfiagration or an incipient fire."
In a few minutes, the young man
had reason to think It was a con-
fagration.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Valued Patron.

"Confound it." said the uptown drug
gist, that woman took all the change
had In the drawer"
why didn't you tell her you couldn't
break her $40 bill?"
No, no; she's one of our most reg
ular patrons. Why, I've known that
woman to buy as high as IL one-cent
postage stamps In a week"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
The Rioht Of the strono.

Three-year-old George and his sis
ter, slightly older, we're having tete-
a-tete luncheon. Why she demand
ed, do you take the last ginger-snap,
when you've had two and haven't
had any," The young philosopher
pondered for a moment, then conde-
scended to elucidate.
Because" he said kindly, I'm q
boy and you're a girl"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

Women who spend most OF their
time trying to improve their COM
plexions never think of the old fash
toned method Of steaming 1t over a
washtub.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
A Wholesale Find.

Henry. what is this hair doing on
your vest?"
'Now. my dear. any man Is liable to
acquire a stray hair In pressing
through a crowd"
Il wouldn't object to single hair,
but find whole bunch Of puffs."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
HEADACHE AND BIuroUs ATTACKS

HEADACHE AND BILIOUS ATTACKS
Caused by Malaria removed by the use
OF Elixir Babek cure for such ailmenta.
ered Sery ana neh for , nsd b
Malarial Fever. Elixir Babek' has
cured us perfectly, so that we enjoy at
present the best OF health."--Jacob Eb-
erly, Fairfax Court House. Va.
Elixir Babek 80 cents. all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski 6 Co, Washington, d. G.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Admirina solIcitude.

What do you think of our new bat
tleship?" asked the naval expert.
Wonderful" replied the plain bust
ness man; "only 1t does seem shame
to risk anything SO handsome and ex-
pensive in, fight
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Cook and the Cuckoo.

Mistress-Bridget, what ails the
cuckoo clock? ] haven't heard 1t to-
day.
Bridget-Well. mum. there do be a
strange cat around the kitchen an
likely the poor bur-rd's afeared to
como out.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Exceptions.

He-Must stolen goods always be re.
stored?
She-Certainly.
He-All right. Will you now take
back the kiss stole last night?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Rui,-Mv-Ilsm

Will cure your Rheumatism and all kinds Of
aches and pains Neuralgia, Cramps, Collie,
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Old Sores, Burns,
etc. Antiseptic Anodyne. Price Csc. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
His Business.

There is one man who can be safe
always in taking his customers at
their face value
who might he be?"
THE beauty doctor"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
.QUIhIAE AND lROh-THE MOST
EFFEC1UAL GENERAL TONIC.
Groves Tasseiess chill Tonic Combines both
Ia TasteIess form. The Ouinine drives
out Mslafis and the Iron builds up
the System. For Adults and
Children.

You know what you are taking when
you take GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC, recognized for 80 years through
out the South a. the standard Malaria,
Chill and Fever Remedy and General
Strengthening Tonic. II is as strong as
the strongest bitter tonic, but you do not
taste the bitter because the ingredients
do not dissolve in the mouth but do dis
solve readily in the acids Of the stomach.
Guaranteed by your Druggist. We mean
il. Soc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
RELIEVES PAIN AND HEALS
At THE SAME TINE
The Wonderful, Old Reliable Dr.. Porter.
Antiseptic Healing Oil. Prevents Blood
Poisoning. An Antiseptic Surgical
Dressing discovered by an Old
R, R. SURGEON.

Thousands of families know It already,
and trial will convince you that DR..
PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING
OIL is the most wonderful remedy ever
discovered for Wounds, Burns, Old Sores,
Ulcers, Carbuncles, Granulated Eye Lids,
Sore Throat, Skin or Scalp Diseases and
all wounds and external diseases whether
slight or serious. Continually people are
finding new uses for this famous old
remedy. Guaranteed by your Druggist.
Wemean it. 25c. Soc. 500
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

The old fashioned mother and her
slipper have qualified many man
for the presidential chair-even If he
didn't land.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Did Well Here.

New ork.-Four boys who emf.
grated to this country 30 years ago.
sailed for home aboard the steamship
Neckar today, Their combined cap
ital was $4,000
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
In Our suburb.

"can I borrow your vmbrellar
Il Sont know. Wombat has II and
he seldom let's go OF anything he has
TN give you an order on him for It.
however. and YOU can try your luck
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Use ALIENS roor.rAsr

the Antiseptic powder to be shaken Into the
shoes for tired. aching feet 1t takes the sting
out Of corns and buniens and makes walking
delight. Sold everywhere. 2bc. Refuse sub
stitutes. For FREE trial package. address A.
8. Oimsted. lie Roy. N. Y. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

The only people who have no re-
greet for anything they ever said are
those who have never said anything of
Importance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

FOR WEAKNESS AND LOSS OF Ape
TTTE.
The Old Standard general STRENGTHENING tonic.
GROVES TASTELHSS chill TONIC drives out Ma
LARA and builds up the system A true tonic and
sure Appetizer. For adults and children. 50 cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Mo. alx-Slxtx.Six.

This Is a prescription prepared especially
for Malaria or Chills d Fever. Five or six
doses will break any case, and II taken then
as tonic the fever will not return. sc. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

DR.. Plerces Pleasant Pellets first put up
40 years ago. They regulate and invigorate
stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated
tiny granules. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

The world admires any man who at
tends to his own business--no matter
how humble 1t may be.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

Mrs. Wins.ow's Soothing Syrup Tor children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tor, allays pain, cures wind collie, sc bottieAu
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
Are Richest In Curative Qualities
ron BACkAcHE. HHEuMATisA.
KIDNEYS AND BLA0pER
RESINOL HEALS
ITCHING SKINS
And cIears UnsIahtIy compIexIons.

And Clears unsishtIy Compilations.
Resinol Ointment. with Resinol Soap,
stops itching instantly, quickly and
easily heals the most distressing cases
OF eczema, rash, ringworm. letter or
other tormenting skin or scalp erup-
lions, and clears away pimples, black
heads, redness, roughness, and dam
druff, when other treatments have
proven only waste Of time and
money
But we do not ask you to accept our
unsupported word for 1t. You can send
today for generous trial of Resinol
Soap and Resinol Ointment, and test
them to your own complete satisfac-
ton, at no cost whatever, while thou
sands who have been cured say,
what Resinol did for us 1t will do for
you" Physicians have prescribed Res
mol for eighteen years and every drug
gist In the country sells Resinol Soap
(25 cts.) and Reainol Ointment Tin
opal Jars, so cts. and 81. For free
samples Of each. with full directions
for use, write to Dept. OK, Resinol
Baltimore. Md,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

Charity covers d multitude of sins
that ought to be exposed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
FIttinu Fate.

They are going to muzzle the pro-
truding hatpin now"
I'm glad it's stuck"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

Many man fails to forge ahead be-
cause he has the looking backward
habit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Her Weapon Gone.

Her Weapon Gone.
Hewitt hear that your wife has
lost her voice.
Jewett-Yes: she Is non-combat-
ant now.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Quite Apparent.

BRoMo oUININE
din
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25

Quite APPARENT
do theatrical angels have wings?"
Certainly. That is how their mon
ey flies.'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
%zaonz on
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From 40 to SO Woman's Critical Period.


Such warning symptoms as sense Of suffocaion, hot
flashes headaches meancholia dread of impending
evil Papitaon of the heart rregulary constipation and
dizziness promptly treated by intelligent who
are approaching the period of life.
This the most critical period of womans life and she
who neects the Of her health at this time invites n-
durable disease and pain Why not be guided by the exc
perence of others and take Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable
Compound 1t is indispuabe fact that this grand old
remedy has helped thousands of to pass through
this trying period with comfort and safety Thousands Of
genuine and honest testimonials support this fact
From Mrs. HENRY HEAvILIN, Cadiz, Ohio.
Fort WORTH Texas"I have taken Lydia Pnkhams Vegea-
BILE Compound and derived great benefit from its It carried
safely through the Change of Life when bad health had
that all gone feeling the time and headache constantly
very nervous and the hot flashes bad had tried other
remedies and doctors but did not until began taking Lydia
Pnkhams Vegetable Compound 1t has been sometime since
took the Compound and have had return of old complaints
always praise remedies to weak Mrs. HENRY
HEAvILrN, R F. D. No. 5, Cadz, Ohio.
From Mrs. EDWARD b. HILBERT Fleetwood, Pa.
be around at all always had headache and dizzy and
that had rest night The flashes of heat
sometimes that did not know what to do
One day friend advised to take Lydia Pnkham
table Compound and it made strong, well
thankful that followed friends advice shall
live Before Compound was ALWAYS sicky
and have not had medicine from doctor years. You may
publish my letter.-Mrs EDWARD HILBERT, Fleetwood Pa
From Mrs. F. p. MULLENDoRE, Munfcrd, Ala.
Munod A"I weak and nervous while passing through
the Change Life that could hardly live My husband had to nail
rubber all the gates for could not stand to have slam
also had backache and fune stomach noticed that
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound was adj cN-~N
vertised for and and bottle x&S1f2
It did me much good that kept on taking land WF%M
found to be all you claim recommend it to Va @VH
all women afflicted as waS.-MrS r. r. MULLEN II 1~VH
DoRE, Munford, Ala. VI X
>swritet to LYDIA PIEKHAM MEDICINE CO. {N S-1I mi
CONTEMPORARY LYNN MASS advice SSKN
by and held in strict confidence sH sERslu1s
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-25
Tho Cause,

nc Cause.
George is raising mutton-chop
whiskers."
That accounts for his sheepish
expression"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-26
GIVE WEREN'T ALWAYS WILLING TO GO THE
PACE" SAYS EVELYN NESBIT IN LIFE STORY
BY EVELYN NESBTTT
CHAPTER u.

"hSh NS44C away ShC wac ACAC c1AOh
anything could do. She had been a
together. The mutual help we had b
The first thing l noticed was tt
even eager, to give US a shove along
Young fellows, scarcely out of hi
enough to entrust them with automC
of US and then 60 home and kiss the
Married men were always eager
wires" such as Christine and myself
Some of them were aged enough to /
that didn't make any difference. What
a howl they would put up though if
somebody chased around with their
daughters as they did with us. They'd
be the first to run for gun,
1t was the automobiles that started
it, of course. I've heard prominent
men say disgustedly:
cav, these girls that go joyriding
want to go. They don't have to be led.
They're willing"
Another one said:
81 could go out with my machine
any night and pick up six girls and
take them to the beach"
That's all very true. But we weren't
always ready ana WlIIlng TO go Joy
riding.
There was a time when we had to
be led.
Once every one of the six girls the
sporting man could pick up were
good school girls. And there was a
tragedy behind every one of them.
Christmas story is the old one of
the girl whose employer is a beast.
That's a chance every working girl
takes, of getting such a man. in au-
thority over her. She hates the man
like poison now. It's strange thing,
but true, that after while every girl
hates the man that caused her down.
fall.
The man that ensnared her used to
ask her for walks in the evening after
things were olIiet on the streets.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-26
Evelyn Nesbitt.

hand and all that. She didn't see the
danger. One night he Rugged and :
kissed her until she was dizzy.
Kissing is an intoxicant, as mucha
as whisky. 1t has the same effect on
some people, makes them dizzy and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-12

A clever convict, who wanted more
than the regular prison fare, once
made a complaint in rather ingenious
terms. An inspector entered the
mans cell and found it very hot and
stuffy. why have you got your ven
tilator clOsed?" he asked. The pris-
Oner answered plaintively: ''WelI. in
specIOr. The last time ] had the ven
tilauor open \ wasp flew in. YOU see,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-12

Chances regime was considered by
many the greatest catcher in the
game.
Baseball politics landed Brown
and King in Cincinnati to work for
Joe Tinker, another member of the
famous Chicago machine who es-
capped.
And now when Cincinnati plays
the racOUs voice of the umpire is
often heard exclaiming: 9Th bat'rys
today: For Cincinnati, Brown and
King"
That the three-fngered wonder is
far from being all in is apparent to
those who peruse the box scores. He
has had sweet revenge on Murphy by
beating the Cubs in hollow style,
once shutting them out, while the
way King throws out runners, out
guesses batters and supports his
pitchers doesn't indicate that he has
one foot in the baseball grave by any
means.
Mickey Sheridan, local lightweight,
has been matched with Leach Cross,
conqueror of Bud Anderson, for
battle in Kansas City August 2.
The first match of a three-corner-
ed boxing carnival to pick challeng-
er for the bantamweight title will be
staged in the Vernon, Cal, arena,
July 20. Kid Williams of Baltimore
will meet Charlie LedOUX, the
Frenchman. The winner will meet
Eddie Campi in September and the
victor in the last battle will be sent
against Champion Johnny Coulon,
probably Thanksgiving Day. This
will give Coulon plenty of time to get
in shape for real battle if he will
ever be in condition to defend his
title.
-O-O
A clever convict, who wanted more
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-12
and carried off my dinner while my
back was turned"
THE PULLMAN COMPANY NEEDS
It'll 3 TANNING


What the Pullman Company thinks
of the State of Illinois can readily be
understood by the following notice
which has been posted in all Pullman
car shops:
To the Industrial Board,
Springfield, Ill.,:
GentIemen:-Referring to the act
of the General Assembly of the people
of the State of Illinois approved June
18th, 1918, entitled, IAN act to pro-
mote the general welfare of the peo-
Pile of this state, providing for the en-
forcement and the administration
thereof and a penalty for its viola
tion," and repeating an act entitled,
IAN act to promote the general well
fare of the people of this state by
providing compensation for acciden-
tai injuries or death suffered in the
course of employment, approved
June 10, 1911, in force May I, 1872"
the Pullman Company hereby gives
notice of it's election not to provide
any pay compensation according to
the provisions of said act.
Tx EOII"fAlN WI
BY G. S. RunneIs, Pres.
(Attest) R. C. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary.
1t might be good idea for the
people Of Illinois to give the Pullman
Company notice of their election to
take the Pullman Company to pieces
and find out what in the name of Big
Business makes it tick the way it
does to say nothing of teaching it a
little lesson as to the relative import
ance of the aforesaid Pullman Com
pany and the people of the sovereign
state of Illinois. Maybe the Pullman
Company wouldn't be so dOggone
brash then.
Wonder if Japan would kindly let
us enact a law to the effect that no
Ian could enter this country unless