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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
THREE WOMEN MAKE
MONEY ON A FARM
After Spending Year on lo-Acre
Ranch, Boost Back to Ma
ture" Move

EUREKA, Cal, Nov. 27.-One year
spent on . small ranch In the fertile
Eel River Valley by three young wo-
men who had never had any previous
farm experience, but who had instead
been engaged in ofices In eastern bus''
ness establishments. has proved to
their own satisfaction that the back
to the farm" movement is the right
idea.
A wear ago the three Silverton sis
tiers came from the east and bought
a fifteen-acre ranch half mile east OF
Loleta.
The place was improved with .
house. windmill. tank. barn and other
outbuildings. The soil was rich. but
very little under cultivation. Having
acquired the property. they immedi-
ately set to work to establish home.
The hay land was rented out on
shares and the balance OF the prop
erty put into Strawberries and p0ta.
toes with poultry % q side line. All
of the work of picking and marketing
the berries was done by the sisters.
and q neat sum reahxed.
Three acres Of potatoes were plant
ed, which the young women are now
harvesting. and they are getting Q
good crop. BY careful management
they have made their hens yield them
q good return. They boast Of full-
blooded Jersey cow and are raising
three jersey calves.
In the year the sisters have con.
Quoted their ranch they have enjoyed
good health, have prospered imam
cially. now own Q principally In their
own right and have gained that free-
doom OF independence OF which they
were wont to dream while engaged at
their irksome once tasks amid an
eastern city's grind.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28

now, and he did. but could not see.
II was terribly disappointed was
heartsick.
But the doctor told me that | was
In dark room--that | must not al
low any light TO strike my eyes just
then. and so hoped returned.
When the doctor came again, he
took my arm and led me into another
room TO a window and saw tree
Right then and there | fell down
on my knees and thanked the Most
High!
THE tree, could hardly take my
eyes of it, looked wonderful. Why.
had almost forgotten how trees
looked The kind nurses hired an
automobile and took me around the
city. When i was young, and could
see, lived in the country, and never
until that day had l seen city. II
was 30 strange TO ME that couldn't
believe | was the same person, grew
years younger, and the old world in
which / had lived for SO years fell
away back.
Yes, 1t was like stepping from one
world into another; like a person be-
ing dead Tor years and coming back
to hfe again!
But l didn't care SO much, after
all. to see those big buildings, and
the cars and all that. l wanted to
get back home and see my boy John
and the babies and l went that very
night.
"All the way back l kept asking
myself. will l know them
When stepped or the train saw
for the first time the town In which !
had lived all these years, but" and
the old eys filed with tears. the aged
voice trembled, Il didn't recognize
my own boy, or my boys babies
until they ran up to me crying:
Gamma see u.s.
Il had to begin learning their faces,
just as now have to begin learning
to read.
But now l am in this new world.
and l am thankful, and every day is
Thanksgiving day, and every day un-
til go to my Father In heaven will
be a day Of thanks, even IL my eyes
should in the future fail ME, for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
SAYS HE TASTED
FIFTY-FIVE HOURS
Fort Worth Grain Merchant
Says He Wanted to Give
Stomach a Rest

FORT WORTH, Texas. Nov. 81
Charles B. Champion. grain man Of
Fort Worth, is Boosting about a fast.
ing feat which he believes surpa sses
all long-distance records In the absti.
nence line. But he did not go out
To win any "noneats" record pri-
marily.
His health was poor. He had read
that the stomach was frequently
abused by the callous and Indifferent
manner in which it is burdened with
more or less indigestible substances,
and decided to give 1t rest.
He concluded little trip back 10
mature" would produce desirable re-
suits. He took his family with him
TO the mountains Of Pennsylvania and
there emulated the mendicant who
has had nothing to eat for three
days" But he went the average street
lcorner solicitor Of aims one better.
Also. he We'd with a certain brand OF
medical wizards who had gone with
out food longer than tho ordinary
imam cares to.
For 81 days he took no food ana
drank only water. At the end OF his
Tasting period, although he had lost
|39 pounds In weight, he was declared
sound by physicians Dur
ling his fast he experienced 10 dis
comfort and spent enjoyable days
Whipping the streams near his camp
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
The Confessions of a Wife
A Bride Must Have Sense of Humor

about. l want to write a few letters.
and there are some small holes In
your new silk socks that you took on
this morning"
so you're beginning to patch me
up already, Mrs. Waverly." said Dick,
with hug. do you know, dear, I
think I'm going to enjoy this mar.
riage game even better than expect
ed I should"
Then as he went out the door he
said:
Say. Margie, II I can bring Eaton
and his wife 10 dinner I am going to
do SO. l never met Mrs. Eaton, but
Eaton Is the kind Of q man that will
have the right kind Of q wife. II
can land his recommendation for my
books we're made" Dick slammed
the door and went OF whistling.
I suppose I am awfully flnicky, but
wish that Dick had told me we were
coming to the Falls upon our wedding
trip 80 that he could land Q deal"
I'd have been delighted to have come,
but II makes me feel 90 out of things
to have Dick forget to tell me why he
does anything and expect me TO rise
to the occasion when II arrives.
Perhaps It II because he always did
these things without consulting any
body that he goes about his business
now without consulting me. I'm sure
I've got sense enough to know that .
man must take his business opportunl-
ties when they come. II would. how
ever, have made me very proud II
Dick had let me be In this deal by
telling me when he spoke Of going
to Niagara Falls Just why he wanted
to 20.
And then to have him think that
would go over there alone. II n funny
and little bit pathetic. Perhaps.
that is why o tear has just splashed
down on this leaf. II II so silly Of me.
I know--but--but I wonder II Dick
would like this marriage game 20
well n ne did not always play ont
his hand alone.
Ito He Continued Tomorrow
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
Who is the "Most Thankful" Woman in
All Our Land Today? Grandma Welsh

too. While I washed, he had to stand
by the tub to tell me when the clothes
were clean; when | swept he had to
20 along with me TO tell me II got
all the dirt; when l walked along
strange roads John had to lead me.
Why, I got SO l knew HIS footsteps
when he was running around with the
other children, but had never seen
him. People tried to picture him to
my mind. and as he grew up thought
would recognize him when God
would return my sight to me.
Then my boy John married and
had babies, these two" cuddling up
the youngsters. Melvin and Besie, on
her laps, and had something else
to pray for. wanted to see these
little babies as much as wanted to
see my john"
my gamma see now" cried little
Melvin, three years old, and, as II TO
prove his assertion. took the kind old
face Of his grandmother In his hands
and begged: Look at me gamma
wifi your own eyes,
II We hadn't been so poor, and If
hadn't been afraid to use tho money
I made for doctors bills instead Of
making 1t keep our family together"
Mrs. Welsh continued, Il might have
gone to the hospital long ago, but it
was only when the church people
here, led by the pastor. the Rev. How
ard Fisher, raised enough money to
send me to Chicago, that knew God
was answering my prayers.
Don't you see how He worked?
Through these church people and
through the doctors at the Chicago
hospital.
We'll, went alone to Chicago.
had tag tied on me asking people
to lend their assistance in getting me
to the right hospital. The doctor did
something to my eyes and bandaged
them up. For two weeks I lowered
between two worids--the dark world
In which l Lad lived so years and
the new and light world l knew God
was going to lead me into. During
most of that time l was hoping that
would know John and the babies when
could see.
Zone day the doctor came and said,
Grandma, I'll take the bandages of
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-H You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret Of keeping young--is to
feel young-to do this you must watch
your liver and bowels--there's no need
Of having q sallow complexiou-dark
rings under your eyee-pimples--a BIZ
ious look In your face-dull eyes with
no sparkle.
Your doctor will tell you 30 per cent
Of all sickness comes from inactive
bowels and liver. Dr. Edwards, . we'll.
known physician In Ohio, perfected q
vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil tn act on the liver and bowels.
which he gave to his patients for
years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel, are gentle In their
action, yet always effective. They
bring about that exuberAnce OF spirit,
that natural buoyancy which should
be enjoyed by everyone. by toning up
the liver and clearing the system OF
impurities. You will know DR.. Ed.
wards Olive Tablets by their olive
color. Toe and CSC per box. The Olive
Tablet Co.. Columbus. o. All drug
gistA-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
INDIAN CHIEF
AIDS SCIENCE
IN RACE WORK
Will Aid Whites in Preserving
Traditions and Lore of
the Red Man
WILL COLLECT STORIES
AND SONGS OF PEOPLE
This Particular Indian Has
Many Medals For Service
to United States

San FRANCISCO. Nov. 81
Clothed In the conventional garb OF
white man but wearing his medals
granted by the government, Captain
Dave Numina. chief of the Piute In
dams OF Nevada. is now at the AMI
lated colleges TO assist In collecting
the rapidly disappearing legends
traditions, songs and language OF his
tribe
Captain Dave takes pride in the
fact that he is able to prove the re-
verse of the saying that ALI good
Indians are dead ones" One OF his
prize possessions Is large silver
medal weighing a pound and hal1.
which was awarded him by President
Grover Cleveland because OF his SER
vices in keeping peace between his
people and the white man. The medal
bears the picture of President Cleve-
land.
Captain Dave also possesses
number OF other silver and bronze
medals awarded principally for be-
ing good Indian himself and seeing
that his people kept good.
The work which he viii undertake
at the Museum will illustrate in a
strong manner the three stages OF
Indian culture. He will be assisted
ty Ish. who represents the primeval.
and Juan Dolores, an educated Papa
goe Indian from Arizona, who repre-
sents the new type of Indian. Cap
tain Dave himself we'll illustrates the
tepeo residing, blanket wearing red
man. He Is about 10.
Dolores will do the transcribing of
the tribal songs and legends.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
sy e. c. RODGERS.

CAMBRIA, Mich. Nov. 27.-"Every
day is Thanksgiving day with me
now! I get down on my knees each
day and give thanks to God for what
you and most other people never
think OF giving thanks for-sight."
Grandma Welsh said as sat in her
carpetless front room this Thanks.
giving day eve.
II thank God most OF all for let-
ting me see my boy, John. and my boy
Johns babies! But always thought
He would do that for me and al
WAYS prayed night and morning.
Heavenly Father. give sight to my
eyes that may see for just once my
boy John and his babies and now |
see them! Isn't 1t just like miracles
Jesus performed In His time on
earth?" she asked.
And so it seemed to me.
Mrs. Welsh was blind for SO years
and now she sees Surgeons ct Wes-
ley hospital. Chicago. maintain that
they restored her sight by an opera
ton.
But" insists Grandma Welsh,
their hands and their minds were
guided by Cod Himself, In answer
to my 80 years OF prayer!
When l was young girl / had
the measles; when ! recovered. my
sight ~segan to fail me. At first 1t
came over mo 90 gradually that
didn't notice 1t much Then my eyes
grew DINNER and DINNER and about
so years ago the world faded from
sight. Then l began q new HE In
q world that was night all the time.
II married. but more misfortune
overlook me; my husband was par
alyzed and became helpless. I took
in washing to support us and MIXED
COWS night and morning for neighbor-
ing farmers. Thirty-one years ago
my boy John was born, and couldn't
see him.
oh! how prayed for sight just to
catch one glimpse Of his little face
as l felt it cuddled up to my breast,
but the best could do was to see
with my hands and ears.
Times were hard and a. my boy
John grew up they were hard for him
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
CHAPTER x.

! shall always be glad that we came
TO Niagara Falls on our wedding trip.
although when Dick suggested 1t
Thought 1t rather silly to 60 to that
mecca Of the newlyweds, and yester-
day thought never wanted to see IT,.
Dick, from the first, was determined
ito come here, and day before yester-
yday morning l found out there was a
very good reason. The schools OF
Buffalo intend to change their geogra-
(phies and spelling books this year and
IDick said to me: Which would you
rather do, Madge, go over to the Falls
to-day alone or walt here In the hotel
until tomorrow"
laughed SO hard l grew hysterical. l
Remembered once Of reading OF a
woman who took her wedding trip
alone, but I never thought would be
doing It.
Seems to me. Madge. you laugh at
the queerest things" said Dick. You
see I want to sell Buffalo these books
and want to see the man who VIII
have O lot to say about the buying OF
them. find I can play golf with him
today--it will be a splendid chance.
] came here. hoping TO get something
OF the kind" MI
"1'm sure, dear, want you to go,
but you must pardon me II ] remind
you that did not know anything
about your business deal. I thought
we were on our wedding trip"
"Of course added quickly. for
have alroo Nv hoour, IN dread that gray
look that comes over Dicks face and
khe tightening OF his lips. II would not
have you do anything but keen your
business engagements. but II you
you think, you can go TO the Falls
later IN wait until You can go with
me."
"Sure. honey. we can go tomorrow.
exclaimed Dick. now all smiles. What
win you do today"
There Is much can busy myself
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
DEVILS" WON'T YIELD TO
CONGREGATIONS PRAYER

OMAHA, Neb.. Nov. z1.-"Fainting
Bertha" Liebke Is said to possess 70
devils and the Rev. Charles w. Saw
idge, OF the Peoples church, and sew.
eral parishioners took her into the
pastors study, shut the door and be-
gan fast ana prayer which 10 SEIZED
uled to continue until the devils are
cast out.
After IL hours the vigil was still
on. No food or water went In and no
devils came out. The church people
say they will keep up their efforts for
q week, II necessary.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28

have seen my boy John and his ba-
bies."
And for little Melvin and Bessie
she laboriously spelled out a few
words in the Bible, the only book In
their home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
Describing u.

"What u deafness?" - the question
the& ID taxing the gray matter OF
Guardian Justice. Very simple, very
simple, as, for example:
Party of the First Part-Isn't Il
your turn TO buyf
No response from the party Of the
second part.-BuiRalo Express.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28

While the Portland Coast league
team is talking Of training trip to
Honolulu, the Northwestern league
team OF the same city 10 also looking
forward to an extensive training jaunt.
The idea IL to spend a week or 10 days
In California: then make q tour of
the Union association cities, starting
at Salt Lake and returning to North
western territory by way OF Boise.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28

At Wesley hospital In Chica9os
Supt. Gilmore said that the operation
performed on Mrs. Mary J. Welsh
of Cambria, Mich. consisted In rc-
moving cataracts and films that had
grown over her eyes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
NATIONAL
BISCUIT
COMPANY


for trout and In long tramps over the
country. III
The only disagreeable feature OF
his vacation was an accident which
he sustained when he slipped from a
boulder In q stream he was whipping
and sprained his ankle. He also SUI
fered severe bruises to one of his legs.
but neither condition Is accounted
serious.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
For Instance
REMNANTS

Of SILKS-from the November Silk Sale,
plain and fancy fabrics of all grades, in
1a-yard to 3 and 4-yard lengths, for Fri
day after Thanksgiving, HALF. Second
Floor.
Of VELVETS-velours and velveteens,
rich pile fabrics of wonderful quality in
short lengths may be had for very little
Friday-HALF. Second Floor.
OF DRESS GOODS-plain and novelty
goods yard long, yard and half, two
to three and half and four yards-all
Of dependable Hudson goodness and all
HALF. Second Floor
Of WASH GOODS-thousands Of yards
again this month-gingham, percale,
flannel, challie, fannelette, outing, cur
tain material, shirting, all useful lengths
and all HALF. Second Floor.
Of RIBBONS-plain and fancy, narrow
and wide satin, taffeta, MORE and fancy;
good fancy work lengths and for other
purposes, prices about HALF. Ground
Floor.
SPECIAL-Semi-ma embroidered cor
set covers with banding, to be used for
over arm straps-special value, Soc.
Main Hudson Store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
Perfect biscuit
perfectly
produced

Eternal vigilance
is exercised by
National Biscuit 3
Company in the Sc
lection of the ingre-
dents that enter
into it's products.
National Biscuit
Company products
are perfectly pro-
tected by being
packed in attractive
small tins, in pack
observation-disclosures
In-er-s seal Trade
Mark or in the farnil-
lar glass-front cans.
Wherever biscuit
are sold, there you
will find the per-
feet biscuit of the
National Biscuit
Company. Each
variety, VIII e Their
known as crackers
or cookies, waters
or snaps, cakes or
junbles, is the best
of it's kind.
Buy biscuit
baked BY
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28

He anointed the eyes OF the
blind man with clay.
And said unto him, Go, wash in
the pool Of Sloan. He went his
way therefore, and washed. and
came seeing.-John 1857.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-11-28
New IS Skirts
New Eurs

Every day we add to our
stocks of fur coats, matched
sets. muffs and scarfs. New
today are:
Russian Pony Goats, spes
cial at $S5; Matched Sets a.
BLACK C0nev are $40. 3lS ~
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

Quite a sensation was sprung
on the country when Secretary
of State, w. ]. Bryan, announced
that $4,000 a year would not lay
up any money and he should take
up his lectuiing business in order
to set aside $40, 900 a year for old
age. The country always sup
posed the Great Commoner"
did not worship gold so passion.
ately. He knew the salary when
he accepted the Office. He gets
81, 900 a year more than any pred
ecessor. He will not live to see
his course vindicated by the
American people.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

August the 9Th. is McNairy
County's day for its Farmers In
stitute held by the Commissioner
of Agriculture. At that meeting
delegates will be selected to at
tend the Jackson Institute in Sep
tember. The meeting will be
addressed by not only Com. Peck,
but by the regular corps of lec-
turers on the various subjects
which are Of interest to the far
mers of the county. We trust
that large crowd will attend.
Remember the date, Friday Aug.
9th.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

In this issue we give quite a
space to Prof. J. T. Robson,
principal of the Selmer High
School. We endorse all he says
about the school and the town Of
Selmer. We issue a number of
copies to be sent citizens who are
not regular subscribers. 1t is
through this medium Prof. Robi-
son hopes to reach those who
have children to educate and set
forth to them some of the advan-
tages his school has over any
other in the county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

a word concerning the boys and girls
of the town of Selmer and the nearby
communities. Never since | began
teaching have | met or known pleas
anter or more friendly class of young
people than are the ones composing
the Selmer school band. They are all
that it takes to make school life a
real pleasure. They are far, far
above that class of persons who point
the finger Of scorn or make sport at
someone else's expense. When you
come and join US and know them as
do, you will agree with me that a
sweeter tempered and a jollier band
Of real live boys and girls it has never
been yours to meet or know.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
A Final Word

In conclusion, let us ask you to
kindly consider the many advantages
which we offer you-a splendid two
story brick college, seated with the
only single desk in the county; bette,
equipped as to maps, charts, library,
ETC.. than any other school in the
county; tuition and board reasonable
healthful location, and a big spirit Of
civic pride; the easiest of access
from all points and places, and big
open hearted welcome by some of the
best homes in the land-all these,
and more, we offer you.
Be present for the opening, Mon
day, Sept. LIST.
Yours for the greatest work
in the history of the county,
]. 7. Robson.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
The King Of All Laxatives

For constipation, headaches, indi-
gestion and dyspepsia. use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, Of
Buffalo, N. Y, says they are the
"King of all iaxatives. They are a
blessing to all my family and | al
ways keep box at home." Get a
box and get well. Price 25c. Re-
commended by B. L. Brawder of Sell
mer and DR.. 7. S. Davis IF Bethel
Springs. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25

The Monroe Doctrine as enun-
ciated by President Monroe was
intended to apply to the existing
conditions. The Holy Alliance,
when Spain proposed to establish
in the South's republics a differ
ent form of government and set
up alliances with these petty re-
publics, which ultimately Sc
riously effect this republic, the
proposition by this republic was
that Spain or any other European
power would be considered
unfriendly to this government if
they did so or attempted to do so.
Since then it has been under
stood that acquiring territory
was the one thing only that men,
aced this government. 1t cannot
be said that other governments
should not protect their citizens
and property in any country by
making demands and by force if
necessary, enforcing such de-
mands. They have a right to
blocade ports or take charge OF
custom houses or any other
means to enforce justice to their
citizens, except to ultimately seize
and hold territory. This govern
merit cannot become the guardian
and the security for all the little
hot-headed republics of Central
and South America. If we for
bid other governments from in
terfering in any way, we are
morally and legally bound to so
stand sponsor. Any government
whose citizens are maltreated in
Mexico has a right to demand at
the canon's mouth just repera-
ton, and the principles Of the
Monroe Doctrine do not and
should not apply.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-25
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