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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Zero in Various Lines OF Endeavor

Zero in Various Lines OF Endeavor.
my notion of nothing to be when
you have become one," grimly re-
marks the Old Codger, SIS golf
champion. My idea of nothing to be-
lieve is railroad officials explanation
OF the cause of wreck; of nothing
to listen to is "reminiscences of the
hard winter of eighteen hundred and
something; of nobody to hold recep-
ton for is Mrs. Pankhurst. and of
nothing to write pieces to the Speak
ing the Public Mind department about
is why there is no gas, why there are
SO many holes in the pavements, why
all this foolishness about the Metro
politan franchise, and so on and SO
forth, as long as Kansas City is with
out commission government. Kan
sas City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Fine Old Sailor.

Lord John Hay, the oldest British
laval officer, has just completed his
eighty-sixth year. Like many Of our
old sailors he has had stirring
;areer, not the least interesting Incl
dent in which being the fact that he
was the first British subject to admin
lister the government of Cyprus. He
took possession of the island after the
convention of 1878, and remained in
charge until the arrival of Lord Wolse-
ley, the first high commissioner. Lord
John entered the navy two years after
Queen Victoria assembled the throne,
and became an admiral of the feet a
quarter of century ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
He'd Called Seventeen.

Jim was new porter in the hotel
and he was putting in his first night
at his new and responsible position. 1t
was five in the morning, and so Jim
had done all he was told, and was get
ting on splendidly.
Call II at A." commanded the
night clerk as he looked over his call
sheet. Jim obeyed. After he had been
gone for considerable time the clerk
went up to see II he had called the
rooms designated.
Well" sighed the new porter, whom
he found on the third floor, I've got
seventeen o. EN- UP, but haven't
started on the other four yet. Ma,
tsonal Food Magazine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Baked Onions,

Peel as many good firm. medium
sized onions as the size of your fam
lily will require. Put them into Q
saucepan and parboil until tender. not
done. Remove and drain water care
fully off. Then place in a deep bak-
ing dish, close enough together 30
that they will just swell. Season
with salt pepper and few tiny
piece of butter. Cover with layer OF
finely rolled bread crumbs. drop two
or three pieces Of butter on these.
pour over all one cup of cream or
rich milk and bake until the crumbs
are a rich golden brown. Bake in a
moderate oven. Remove and serve
in individual dishes. either plain or
with white sauce.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Chop fine some cold lamb or NUT
ton. season and add half as much
bread crumbs as there is meat: mois-
ten with a wellbeaten egg or little
thickened gravy; press into small
egg cups. turn them out into baking
pan; put little bit Of beef dripping
or butter on the top of each ressoie
and bake in hot oven about twenty
minutes. Serve with thickened gravy
or tomato sauce
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
FayorIte Salad.

Turn boiling water over firm ripe
tomatoes for a moment, then drain,
then pour cold water over them and
drain again. Slice cold beets and also
the tomatoes. Arrange lettuce leaves
on a platter Then place slice OF
beet on each leaf. and sprinkle with q
little salt and pepper. Now place a
slice Of tomato on the beet. then an
other slice Of beet, then tomato. then
beet, until there are FIVE slices with
beet at top and bottom. seasoning
each one. Just before serving pour
over the salad dressing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
smothered Perch.

Clean and carefully dress IL large
white perch. Put thin slice of fat
salt pork on each fish, and cover with
a thin layer of finely chopped onions.
Arrange in baking pan that can be Gov
cred, put into the oven and bake slow
ly. Just before the fish are done sea-
son we'll with salt and pepper. Pour
over the fish hot cream or milk. with
plenty of butter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

One quart milk, one cup sugar. Put
In double boiler to heat. Soak one
package gelatin. Add the pink with
half a cup of cold water and turn in
hot mixture. Let nearly come to q
boil. Take from stove and add one
tablespoon of vanilla. To be eaten
with whipped cream favored with va.
rifia.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Representative Dillon said In Yank-
ton apropos of an administrative mu-
nicipal charge. of which he did not ap-
prove: They declare that a new
broom sweeps clean, but some of these
new brooms that seem to sweep clean
are In, reality only throwing dust in
our eyes,"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
French Fried Potatoes.

Pare the potatoes and cut them into
eighths. balls or any fancy shape.
Soak In cold water for one or two
hours; then dry on a towel. Drop
quickly into fat hot enough to brown
them by the time they come to the
surface. They are done when they
float Skim them from the fat. drain
on brown paper, salt and serve al
once.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL AL TGN I|G( TAKE TAKE graves
The Old Standard Groves Tasteess chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable General Tonic because Acts on the Liver,
Drives Out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds up
the Whole System For Grown People and Children


the formula showing
QUINNE IRON
and Taeles has equal for Malaria chs
debility appetite
Mothers and Pale sick Children Removes Blns without
Relieves depression and low and
pun blood
No family should be without Druggist
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
FOR MALARIA, CHrLLs, FEVER

FOR MALARIA, CHTLLS, FEVER
Colds and La Grippe take Elixir Babek,
preventative and remedy
Il have used Elixir Babek for four
years for Malaria. and found 1t all that
Is claimed for II. without 1t I would
be obliged to change my residence as
can not take quinine in any Of its
forms."-J. Middleton. Four-Mile Run,
Va. Elixir Babek so cents all drug
gists or by Parcels Post prepaid from
kloczewski Z Co., Washington, D. G.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
MRS. MANGES
ESCAPES
OPERATION
How She Was Saved From
Surgeons Knife by Lydia
E. Pinkham's veqeta.
bic Compound.
Mogadore, Ohio. The first two years
! was married / suffered 30 much from

female troubles and
bearing down pains
that / could not
stand on my feet
long enough TODD ny
work. The doctor
said I would have to
undergo an opera
tiop, but my husband
wanted me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
v eg e ia BILE Com
pnJ1nd firot T fonk
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
ROOFINGS

We believe that we carry the largest
stocks of roofings in the south. In painted
and galvanized steel. rubber and compo-
sition. in all prices from soc per square,
complete, and up. Try "Paroid.' the
King Of Rubber Roofing. Ten years with
out a brush. Pigeon Thomas Iron Com
pany Iron, Steel, Railway and Mill Sup
plies. Memphis, Tennessee Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve

promptly the suffering due to weak. in
active kidneys and painful bladder action.
They offer a powerful help to nature
in building up the true excreting kid
ney tissue, in restoring normal action
and in regulating bladder irregularities
TRY them
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Nothlno 10 II.

Reggie-If pa was to die, ma, would
be go to heaven?
Ma-Hush, hush. Reggiei Whoever
has been putting such ridiculous
thoughts into your head?-London
Sketch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Well Trained.

Brown-You seem more satisfied
with your wife's cooking than former.
ly. Has she learned with time.
Smith--No, have.-Woman's Home
Companion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Nouveau Richie.

What are millionaires? Ny.
but don't they put on?"
They certainly do. Million airs
week. st. Louis Republic.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Jennie--I hear she fell overheard in
her street clothes.
Minnie-Yes, and she was arrested
for being in the water in an indecent
costume.-~-Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Quite So.

Are you euperstitious?" asked the
bachelor.
We'll, replied the father of large
family, YEARLY, 81 certainly think it's
unlucky to have 10 children. Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
RaIn SHOTS On uelue.

Do not brush but shake the velvet
and let the water evaporate. It's
original ,uster can be readily re
stored - rubbing with a c!ean damp
cloth.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
RUB-MY-TlSM

VIII cure your rheumatism and all
kinds Of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns. etc. Antissptie
Anodyne. Price 25c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Guilty.

Wife-There must have been some
punishment for King Solomon.
Hubby-There was. He had thou
sand mothers-in-law.-Jud
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Had Discrimination.

Cholly-Is this horse intelligent,
me good fellah?
Groom-Very, Look out he don't
kick you, sir!-Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Be sure that you ask for Wright's Indian
Vegetable Pills, and look for the sigma
ture of VIM. Wright on wrapper and box.
For Constipation, Biliousness and lndiges.
ton. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

How happy the average married
man would be if he were only half as
well satisfied with his wife as he is
with himself
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
The Shopper,

Lady of Leisure (discarding the fif.
tieth hat she has tried on)-No, it's
not bit OF use. | knew when | came
to this shop that you would have moth
ing to suit me.-London Opinion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Cincinnati may establish munich
pal fresh air farm for poor and tired
mothers and children.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
The less man knows about women
the more wisdom he has.

DIR. Peery's Vermfuge dead Shot" kills
and expels Worms In very few hours.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

One pretty girl will inspire more
feminine envy than a dozen clever
ones.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Bronchial troubles weaken the system.
Pneumonia sometimes follows. Deans Men.
tholated Cough Drops prevent trouble.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Sore Eyes, 0ranulated Eyefids aud Sites
promptly healed with Roman Eye Bal
sam. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Few folks look in mirrors to see il
their morals are on straight.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

"A man can't do two opposite things
at the same time"
Cant he run for Office and stand
for his party, too?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Anyway, the man who wants the
earth gets lot of mud thrown at him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Nearly every man is true to his first
love-himself.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

A woman may H.sot even want to
know her own mind until after she
has changed 1t four or Ave times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
Getting Even With Justice,

The prisoner at tie bar of the
police court was sore over his treat
ment and could not conceal it
wholly.
of | should express my opinion
of this court, your honor" he said,
rising from his chair, "would you
fine me for contempt?"
II certainly shouldw replied the
judge decisively.
THANK you," bowed the prisoner
81 wish to extend my congratula-
tons to your honor and all those
connected with the court for the
very fair and impartial trial that |
have received at your hands"
Then the prisoner sat down and
the judge was nabbergasted.--
Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
PERSONAL

On Wednesday of this week a
wedding took place in the little
mining town of Cortez. The con-
tracing parties were Mr. Floyd J
Kellar and Miss Louise Rossi both
of Cortez who we're united in mar
riage at the home of the brides
parents by Rev Chas McHarness
of the Elko Baptist church. After
the ceremony bounteous wedding
dinner was served to the guests
which was followed by dancing un-
til morning.
Buy the Salt Lake Tribune and
San Francisco Bulletin at news
stand in Postal Telegraph Office.
Latest magazines and periodicals
and all popular books.-Advt If
County Treasurer Miller has gone
to Lamuille for a couple of days.
He authorized the Independent to
say he was not hunting ducks this
time.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
BIG DYKE BLOWN Up

Washington D. c. Oct. lO-Pres-
ideut Wilson at 2 clock this after
noon touched button which set off
the giant blast which blew out the
last obstacle in the Panama Canal
and made the great waterway con-
tinuous, thereby joining the Allan
tic and the Pscifi; oceans. Word
from Panama says the blast was
fully as successful as expected and
the great dyke is now a thing of
the past.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
Good Evidence.

Katherine had been brought up
to believe that talebearing was de-
spicable, but there were times when
her greedy twin strained her prin-
ciples to the swapping point.
"Katherine," said her mother
one day, "is it possible that you and
Howard have eaten TINT whole bag
of peppermints that ! meant to
take to grandmother, just because
] left the bag on the table,"
"I didn't take one of them, moth
err" said Katherine Indignantly,
"but Howard-well, / shan't tell
tales, but just you smell him p
Youths Companion.
Hor ideal
Nell Miss Antique says the Only
reason she has never married is be
cause she has an ideal. What do you
suppose her ideal Isl Belle-Simply
man who will propose.-PhiladeIphia
Record
a Short One.
Teacher-Now, what Is n scntencel
Bright Pupil--ThIrty dats. MISS
Boston Transcript.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
NEWLANOS' IS COMING HOME

Washington, Oct 8-.Senator
Francis G Newlands leaves for Ne
vada tonight, according to an an
nouncement made by him today.
What the purpose of his hurried
trip is not given out but it is pre-
sumed he is to have a conference
with party leaders in his state.
Whether the Nevada Senator in
tends to return to Washington dur
ing the present session of Congress
was not announced.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
w. /. Dauterman,
Agent

New Source OF Radlum.
An italian university professor
alaims to have fop7d Fadium in ordi-
nary dew.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT.
It Was First Discovered by a Daring
Yankee Sailor In 1921.

yankee Sailor In 1921.
History presents from time to
time some curious anomalies, and
not the least among these is the
story of the original discovery of
the great continent surrounding
the south pole, says Outing. A
grim, inaccessible coast, guarded
from mans approach by fields of
impossible ice foes and bergs, it
resisted all efforts of the ablest Of
early explorers to win its shores.
only to be discovered at last by a
boy of eighteen in command of
little forty ton sloop:
Nathaniel Palmer was the lads
pame, and he came of the best of
old New England seafaring stock.
After some preliminary training at
sea, young Palmer sailed in 1912 or
1914 as second mate of bark
bound for the sealing grounds Of
the south Atlantic. After some
weeks of fruitless exploration and
terrific struggles with the wintry
gales of the region about Cape
Horn they came ut last to the south
Shetland islands and soon had fill
ed the vessels hold with a fortune
in furs.
This voyage made such Il stir in
all the New England seaport towns
on their return that before many
years a second expedition was fitted
out and Palmer, now Captain Nat.
was given command of little down
east sloop called the Hero, which
was sent along in consort with the
larger vessels. This diminutiyc
craft could hardly have been more
than sixty feet in length, but she
weathered successfully the r;gors of
wind and sea and arrived in due
course at her destination.
At this time nothing was known
of the existence of any land of
continental extent within the ant.
arctic circle-nor did Captain Nat
much care whether there was such
or not. What he was looking for
was seals. SO when he came upon
a long stretch of coast line facing
to the north i'll the vicinity of the
siXticth meridian west of Green
wich he examined the shore for
possible rookeries and, finding moth
ing but ice and penguins, sailed
away back again to the north'ard.
y few days after this the little
Hero fell in with two tall ships of
the Russian navy under Command
er Bellingshausen. When young
Palmer went on board for lunch at
the commanders invitation and
mentioned casually his discovery of
land to the southland he must have
been surprised, indeed, to learn that
that which he in his little sloop had
blundcred upon unsought and had
turned away from in disgust, these
mighty ships of the ear of all the
Russias had for two years been
seeking in vain.
Commander Bellingshausen, to
do him justice, gave young Palmer
full credit for his discovery, and
this-the first portion of the ant
arctic continent to be seen by man
is set down upon the maps today
as Palmerland in enduring tribute
to the daring of the Yankee sailor
lad who first caught sight of it from
the deck of a little sailboat in the
year of grace 1921.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10

In the titles OF books lie Mt times
pitfalls for the unwary. An almost
classic example was afforded by John
Ruskin when in 1851 he wrote a short
pamphlet on the text. There shall be
one fold and one shepherd" This.
which treated Of the reunion of the
Protestant churches, was published as
"Notes on the Construction Of Sheep
folds"-a title which. appealing rather
to the agricultural than to the ciericxi
mind, insured brisk circulation
among farmers.
Setter Still.
mo woman knows how TO drive
nail"
And what Of that? Every woman
knows how TO drive man any way
she wants him to CO." - Washington
Herald
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
Prevention Of Mllda,.,

Nothing should be stored in a damn
condition on account of miIdo11
which Is q vegetable growth. being a
kind Of fungus. which quickly spreads
and is very difncult to remove. To
remove It from flannel ether is best ~
use. For mildew on cotton material
damp the part, rub soap thickly on
cover with powdered French cboir
and put in the sunshine. and keen ra-
peating the process until the.snots
disappear.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
Desire for LONG Life.

There appears to exist q greater
desire to live long than to 1--we we'll!
Measure by mans desires, he cannot
live long enough; measure by his
good deeds, and he has not lived long
enough; measure by his evil deeds.
and he has lived too long
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10

Office.
Statesmen making small towns
whole time or side line, should car.
ry our fast selling pocket side
lines. Special sales plan allowing
return of unsold goods. Makes
quick, easy sales. $500 commits
sion on each order. SOMETHING
ENTIRELY NEW. Write for out
fit today. BURD MFG co. ZIP
Sigel st. Chicago, III.
All the latest new books now on
sale at the news stand in Postal
Telegraph Office. John Barley
corn" "Laddie," woman Thou
Gavest Me-" Iron Trail" South
Prner." Inside the Cup" and
Business of Life" among the late
fiction. Advt
FOR SALE.-Cook stove and
plenty Of pipe. Call at the Elwoc J,
Carlin. ADV Oct2-1w.
There will be lesson meeting of
the parents and teachers associa-
tioD at the grammar school on Fri
day afternoon at half past three
4
at this meeting will be "Women's
part in arousing Civic Conscious
ness" The questions discussed at
these meetings are of general in.
terest and all are cordially invited
to be present.
Rose Gardner, Pres.
Mrs w d Higgenbotham, Sec.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
laugh rnd Grow Fat

Democritus. who was always Iaus1
Ing. lived one hundred and niIS
years; Heraclitus, who Aever ceassd
crying, only sixty. LauihinE. then. IN
best. and to laugh ut another Il per.
fectly 1ustif1able. since We are told
that the gods themselves. though they
made us as they pleased. cannot help
laughing at us.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
Too Much of Ii.

Il want 20 get eff, sir, to so to my
grandmother's funeral"
Tommy. this thing of your grand.
mothers funeral IS getting to be Q
grave matter
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
House For Sale

room house and 3'lots on Mis-
souri, Flat for sale. Cheap for cash.
Inquire Ralph Young at Elko Soda
Works. Advt Nopl5.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
Success and Failure.

It is sometimes hard to find out Just
how the man who = successful has
managed to succeed. but It - always
easy to see why failure comes to those
who fail.-Chicago Reeofd Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
AUTO TO HOT SPRINGS

ROTH HAS PUT ON A NEW
CAR. HOT SPRINGS SERVICE
PRICE SO CENTS. PHONE SAP
SIP.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
Better Still.

Throwing mouse traps at members
Of parliament is several pounds more
humane than throwing bear trans,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-10
FOR SALE

Grey team of driving horses 7
and 8 years old, weight about 21OG
pounds. Inquire at Independent
Office.