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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
JAKEY'S FAULT VERY SERIOUS
Father Rightly Felt He Could Never
Be Captain of Industry Unless He
Was Taught to Improve.

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaacs took great
pride in their young son son, ,Jakey.
Father was determined to make him a
great business man, a veritable cap
tain of industry. One day mother
heard loud screams coming from an
adjoining room and rushed in to In
vestigate the cause of the trouble.
Father was vigorously administering
q dose of strap oil' to the young
hopeful.
"Ikey! Ikey! Wy for you are lick
ing fiddle Jakey?"
Because l caught him in a lie:
dots wy" replied father, continuing
the chastisement.
"A lie? You say lie?"
YES; will teach him to lie better
as dot eef half to break effery bone
in bees body. Exchange
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
SUNRISE for Mother.

A Chicago school teacher tells with
great gusto of the shrewd little "col-
ored brother" who once arrived q.
school provided with most unusual
excuseafor hardness. Il couldn't help
bein' late, please, teacher" he dubbed,
shrilly. "Somepin happened to us las
night My NAV, she went ter bed wit
d headache. and when she wakes up
dis mornin', dere's two little gums
ftwins) one on each side OBJ her, and
s--she don know muffin bout 'em tell
she wakes up. An my maw,. she 30
s'prised, she CANT get up ter get me
ready for SCHOOL,"
ii Occasional Visitor.
FL A notable housekeeper of the past
generation, before the days of screens,
had just announced with decision that
she never had any flies. i. .s. .,..,,
II But, Aunt Augusta" faltered the
timid visitor. 1T seems to me that
saw a few in the dining-room"
II "Oh, those" replied her aunt, with
a majestic wave OF the hand. were the
neighbors' fies. They will come In
occasionally. But was saying. we
never have any Of our own" --Youth's
Companion. q;
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
BUT SIZE DID NOT VISIT HIM
Little Chance That volce-cuIture STU
dent Attempted to Crafty Old
Gentieman's Friend.

Patiently the old gentleman had
been sitting through the ordeal OF
hearing the voice-culture student in
the hall bedroom below practicing
with zeal which left no room for
criticism, but with a talent by no
means SO kindly described.
Finally. he crept down the stairs
and raped at the door of the young
woman's room.
Il can't come In" he said in re-
spouse to an invitation, "but simply
came to tell you of a friend of mine
who would, I know, be willing to pay
almost any amount of money to hear
you sing"
Overwhelmed with Joy the young
woman begged the kind old gentleman
to write his friends name and ad-
dress on piece Of paper.
When he had gone upstairs she
looked at the slip of paper which he
had handed back to her inscribed and
neatly folded. 1t read: John w.
Jones, Asylum for the Deaf"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
WAS NO PLACE FOR LUClNDY
Nanny Would Not Allow Daughter
to Stay Where Cooking Was Done
Without Human Agency.

Nanny Lou was visiting Lucindy
The latter lifted boiling pot off the
stove, set it in the fireless cooker
covered 1t closely and pushed it under
the table.
What's yuh agoin' t. do wild dat
pot?"
Use a-goin' to cook dem beans In
do fireless cooker
Nanny rose, scared, hunted look
on her wrinkled face. Does yuh
mean t tell me yuh a-goin' t bile
dem beans without fiah?"
Lucindy nodded. Nanny backed
to the door and looked at the girl as
at an apparition, then with defiance
mingled with fear commanded: Put
on your bonnet! You sure Is hoo
hooed! You amt goin' t. live in nc
house where the devil does de cook
in'!"-Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Literary Betrothal.

Inscriptions in complimentary copies
OF learned works do not always serve
the graceful purpose to which one
was dedicated by the celebrated Pro
lessor Wilson Of Edinburgh.
When the sutton for the hand OF
Professor Wilson's daughter had
gained the young woman's approba
ton, she of course referred him to
her father. Having stated his case
the young gentleman was asked to
bid the young lady to come to her
father. Her obedience was prompt
Professor Wilson had before him
for review ponderous volume, on
the fiy-leaf of which was duly in
scribed, with the authors compli-
ments."
He tore this fy-leaf out, pinned II
to his daughters dress, solemnly led
her to the anxious lover-and went
back to his work-Youth's Compan-
ion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

ed to the needs of every member OF
the family. It is pleasant-tasting,
mild and non-griping. Unlike harsh
physics 1t works gradually and in q.
very brief time the stomach and
bowel muscles are trained to do their
work naturally again, when all medi-'
cines can be dispensed with.
You can obtain bottle at any drug
store for fifty cents or one dollar. Tho
latter size is usually bought by fam
lilies who already know it's value. Re-
suits are always guaranteed or money
will be refunded.
II no member Of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin and you
would like to make personal trial
of 1t before buying 1t In the regular
way of druggist, send your address
"a postal will do--to DR. W. B. Cald-
well, 203 Washington St., Monticello.
Ill.,, and a free sample bottle will DO
mailed you.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
AZ to the Wedding Garb.,

Colonel Watterson occasionally
turns his attention from dressing
down candidates to dressing up in,
curing correspondents. Listen to
this advice from the Louisville Cour-
'ier-Journal:
"a There are two reasons for being
married in dross suit, young man.
It's fashionable and it's your last
chance to get a dress suit"
This can be considered good advice.
founded on observation and expert
ence. even II 1t il little pessimistio
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
lncompetent Georoie.

Little George was SIX years old and
the family was much, interested in
having him start to school, but he in
sisted that he was not going.
One day his grandmother said to
him: George. you are going to
school with sister this winter. aren't
your"
mo, grandma, I'm not going to
school at all. | can't read, nor /
can't write, nor can't sing, and 70
like to know what good I'd be at
school" 49,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
FuIIer's Earth.

Fuller's earth, SO named from its
earliest use in fulling wood, is a
rather rare, soft, friable rock whose
value depends altogether on its tex
ture and it's filtering and absorbent
properties. It has no definite compo-
sition, mineralogicaily. its physical
properties rather than chemical an
alysis determining it's commercial
value. Fuller's earth was first pro-
duced i'm the United States In the
early nineties.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Far DrTTER TyrAN oUTNINr.

Elixir Babek cures malaria where
Quinine fails, and it can be taken with
simpnntty by old and young.
Having suffered from Malarious Fee
yer for several months, getting no re-
lief from quinine and being completely
effected permanent cure."-William
IF. MARI. HtH
Elixir Babek, SO cents, all druggists. or
hoczewski & Co., Washington, DC. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
cIvlno .Aw.v ., a. seeret

Willing to have his neighbors think
he was q flne musician, Brown install
ed mechanical pianosnear a front
window of his home, where he spent
hours each day pedaling out meio-
dies. "Your father is great piano
player, isn't her" one OF the neigh
bors remarked To- Browns boy WIZ
lam one afternoon. Yep replied
William. but II makes his feet awfrl
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Limitations.

is your wife a suffragette?''
"Yes," replied Mr.. Meekton. ITO q
certain extent She thinks she ought
to have the ballot but she knows a
lot Of Of women who she is sure do not
deserve it."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Sure.

Don't you think that we should
have a more elastic currency" asked
the Old Fogy
It's elastic enough replied the
Crouch. why don't they make Il
more adhesive!" .e4
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton. allays pain,cures wind collie, sc bottle.lA
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

It is far better to make your mark
in the world than it is to be an easy
one.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Too Hasty.
"Diggs can dash Off epigrams with.
out moments thought"
That's just the way they sound"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

The love Of money is the easiest
Of all roots to cultivate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

DR.. Pieces 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, 1913-02-14

ITCH Relieved In 80 Minutea
Woolfords Sanitary Lotion for all kinds of
contagious itch. At Druggists. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
iumned the Track,

And zens turned Niobe into q
stoae."
did they have motor cars in those
days. dad?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Platonic love is good deal like
a gun that you didn't know was load
ed. 10. = ~. i.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

| PILES CURED In TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any case OF Itching, Blind.
Bleeding or Protruding Piles In TO IA days. 5oc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA rr sx,s,,.

Take the Old Standard GR0y rs TAsTELESs
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking
The FORMULA Is plainly printed on every bottle
showing u is simply Qulnine and Iron in tasteless
FORM ana the nssSs eIfestunl form For grown
people and children. % centA-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Sometimes They Are Stolen.

After all, you ought to buy an
auto" ~
Buy one, child? That would be
difficult But might try to get one"
--Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich.)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Pound for pound, vetch hay has al
most exactly the same feeding value
as cowpea hay and alfalfa.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
| POTASH
| PAYS

Stealing away from bad company is
justiiable larceny.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Resu!s.

"rll hurl the insult back in that
fellows teeth" -E-., r.
Then he'll have to eat his words
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Feeding chicks when too young and
too much at time are fruitful
sources of bowel trouble.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Compronlee,

Senator Fletcher of Jacksonville
apropos OF the recent peace confer
ence In London, said:
Such conferences usually end In a
compromise, and the people con
cerned depart homeward with sour
nmiloa ftta24sf iHtfs E Fttft q
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

"A compromise, you know, has
been accurately described as an
agreement whereby both parties get
what they don't want"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Corn fodder that Is dry and dusty
will be improved little by sprin-
king in the hangers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Credit and "considenee. y

Credit and "Confidence."
First Bank Oficial--I just loaned
Bulger $4,000 on his business.
Second Ditto-Is his business good
enough to warrant it?
Sure! He showed that he was
employing over fourteen hundred chill
dren. Life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Use ALIENS roOT-rasr.

the Antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes for tired. aching feet 1t takea tho sting
out OF corns and bunions and makes walking
q delight. Sold everywhere. CSC. Refuse sub
8. olmsted. lie Roy. N. <. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Art may be long. but its direreni
with most artists. .ssias ', sssi,se
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Get catalogues of the best nursery
and seed houses. Make careful selec-
tons for next years planting.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
I Aareelna ..IIleith Her. {

II was a fool. when married. you,
Yes. and you married a fool!'. :
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

1t is quite common to SOW buck
wheat, especially on poor land. as a
green manure crop.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

The change of administration at the
Mississippi Insane Hospital took place
Saturday, DIR. Nolan Stewart, the SUI.
perintendent, being succeeded by DIR. W.
w. Smithson, former secretary of the
state board Of health.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Charles Sherling shot and instantly
killed I. u. McGinty at Fayette.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
evidently Was.

100 NVFktF VEL
sAre you fond os a joker.
Is this a prop,nzlF" ~
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
Knew Il All.

An old but sturdy Irishman. who
had made a reputation as gang
boss. was given a job with railroad
construction company at Port-au.
Prince, Haiti. One day. when the sun
was hotter than usual, his gang Of
black Haitians began to shirk, and rs
the chief engineer rode up on his
horse the Irishman was heard to
shout:
-Allez--you sons Of guns -allex!"
Then turning to the engineer, he
said: Il curse the day liver learned
their language"
He only Il rich who owns the day
and no one owns the day who allows
It to be Invaded with worry, and fret.
and anxiety EMERSON
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Sheep dogs in England, Scotland
and France are the most serious Of
animals, and are Woodworking.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14
ln1norfanf fo Mlofhars

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that It
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

acknowledging operations at many
points in South Mississippi have been
suspended because of weather eSnditions,
it being impossible for oxen to get
through the woods.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Sheep, If given half chance. and
If of good healthy stock, are sure to
pay their way.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

No man can make success OF
dairying who does not take good care
of his calves.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Dairying isn't always easy work, but
neither is any other job that really
pays well.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Do not attempt to raise more hogs
than you can handle. else they will
eat up all the profit
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Hens that are put out into the cold
and snow are soon chilled out of the
egg-laying notion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Good fruit can be raised only with
care and attention given to spraying.
pruning and generally good care.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Watch your machinery for loose
bolts and nuts, and don't forget the
oil can.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

vicksburg.-The Silver City branch OF
the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley 10
under water near Sunflower, suspend1
ing traffic between Holly Bhf and
vicksbmg.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

A dozen eggs will buy almost a
bushel of oats. And oats make a good
winter fed for eggs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Alfalfa under congenial surround
ings or conditions Is business crop
and no loafer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Provide roomy nests and plenty OF
clean nesting material, preferably dry
shavings or cut hay.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

A well-established alfalfa field
should Craze from fifteen to twenty
pigs per acre.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Castrate every male lamb that will
be an eyesore to yourself or do mis-
chief to any purchaser.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Signature sssSs s' :, IH2zzzx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

One of the most essential things for
good seed corn is not only to pick 1t
early but to dry it thoroughly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Sweet sorghums are more palatable
and therefore relished better by both
horses and cattle than corn stover.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

To Entertsip y. 9. =
Natchez.-Between 500 and 600 menu
bers of the United Commercial Travellers
in Louisiana ana Mississippi are expect
ed to attend the grand council of the
two states when it meets in this city
in May.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

The cost Of feeding an animal In.
creases with its weight, but not in di
rect proportion to its weight. ~
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-02-14

Animals grown largely or exclusive
" on corn are likely to have weak
bones.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-17

THE famous cuout Bull Durham sign is erected IN the
outheld of league baseball parks throughout the United
States Every PLAYER who hits this giant Bul sign with
fary-batted yba in regularly scheduled game presented
with check $1,000 by the manufacturers of Bull Durham
Tobacco these Bull Durham signs were
hit 2ll times in league games for grand total OF sO55O
Some Of the famous baseball players who received 5000 checks
New-York tribune., 1913-08-17
Baseball Players Won $l0,55O ~TF =
for "Hitting the Bull" Last Season.

for hng the Bu' Chic Gand Walter Johnson, Ping
Bodie Jack Murray, Hal Maggart, Hans Lobert Gabby
Cravath and Ben Houer.
An additional prize of 72 sacks Of "BulT' Durham is
awarded every home-run made in regular league in
parks where these Bull Durham signs erected Last
baseball players 257 400 sacks (s2S70 worth OF Bull
Durham by batting 1915 home
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-15
Carpentier Aaain an Idol.

With the defeat Of Bandsman Rice.
the English light heavyweight, by
Georges CARPENTER. the French cham
piun, the latter once more becomes the
idol Of the French sporting people.
When Frank Klaus. the Pittsburgh
middlcweight. and later Billy Papke.
the Illinois Thuudcrholt handed out
defeat to CARPENTER the followers Of
the French youth were disappointed
and heartbroken, for Carpenter was
their idol.
However, it was apparent to all that
the French boy had SO weakened him
self making the low weight for the
Americans that his defeat counted for
naught. and when he turned round and
/ later on defeated his rival, Marcel Mo
reau. his friends regaiued confidence.
| Bandsman Rice had just returned from
Australia, where he made couple Of
good fights and was considered good
enough 10 stop the Frenchmau. but his
quick knockout in two rounds has prov
Ell big boost for Carpenter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-15

Although 1t Is common and many are
called TO eat Of it. YOU viii not ind
recipe in a cook book for humble pie
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-15
Davis sions Win the Athletics.

Harry Davis former captain Of the
Philadelphia American League Base
ball club and who last season man
aged the Cleveland team of the same
league. will be with the Athletics again
the coming season. Connie Mack
manager of the Philadelphia American
league club. announced recently that
he had secured Davis signature to a
contract.
Prior TO accepting the managership
Of the Cleveland club at the close Of
the season of 1911 Davis had been
captain of the Athletics for six years
during which time they won two
worlds championships Manager Mack
said that. while Davis contract was
that of an ordinary player. he would
probably be used more as an assistant
to himself and Captain Murphy than
On the playing field.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-15
PALM SUNDAY TOMORROW.
Special Services Have Been Arranged
Congregational Church.

Tomorrow being Palm Sunday,
special musical program has been ar
ranged for the Congregational church,
the choir being augmented by several
voices. Following IS the morning pro
gram:
Organ, Paques Fleuries, Mailly
Mr. Leitsinger.
Anthem, Jerusalem, Parker
Offertory, The Palms, Faure
Mr.. Adams.
Postlude, Entree Triomphale, Wachs
The sermon by Rev. Mr.. Houghton
in the morning will be on David Inv
ingstone At in the evening Rev. Mr..
Houghton viii preach the last in his
series of evangeHstic sermons, and the
music viii include selections by the
choir. children's chorus, orchestra, a
soprano solo, The Mercy Seat, by Mrs.
Lamar Costello. who was heard with
much pleasure at a recent service, and
cornet solo, The Palms, by Sewall
Morse.