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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
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ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN EUROPE.


ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN EUROPE.
Replying TO misleading statements
made by James Creelman with re
gard to intemperance in European
countries, Mrs. Martha NJ. Allen. su'
perintendent Of the Medical Temper
ance Department Of the Worlds and
National W. c. T. u, calls attention
to the following facts:
1T wassin Paris that the municipal
posters warning against alcoholic
liquors of all sorts originated. These
posters were prepared by physicians
connected with the municipal govern.
ment and were placed In conspicuous
positions throughout the city, even
upon the outer walls of the Hotel de
Vile (City HalD. These posters warn
specifically against wine. beer and CT.
der as leading to alcoholism as surely
as brandy. SO violent was the oposi>
ton Of tho liquor trade to the posters
that they were withdrawn, but other
countries took up that method OF
propaganda against alcohol, notably
Germany, England and Denmark.
That there Is an acute alcoholic
problem in Europe may be readily
seen from the holding every two
years of congress on alcoholism,
whose delegates, appointed by the
governments of different countries,
meet to discuss methods of reducing
the drink evils which are inturing the
health and efficiency of the people.
10 1t likely that such meetings would
be held were there no drunkenness,
or crime resulting from drunkenness,
In these countries?
1T is far from correct to say that
the use Of the lighter drinks drives
out the stronger drinks"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
FOUR INCOME TAX COLLECTORS,
Tennessee Taxmen VIII Be Appointed
This Year. i'asjSs

Washington, -UndeA the operation of
the Underwood tariff law Tennessee will
have four income tax collectors-their
appointment to be made by the secre-
tary of the treasury upon the recon-
mendation of the United States COM
missioner of internal revenue and the
internal revenue collector for the state.
Whether this patronage is to be classed
as senatorial or congressional is not
quite clear. In Georgia the five col
lectors will be appointed upon the recon-
mendation of the two senators. Com
missioner of Internal Revenue w. Fl. Os-
borne said that he was under the inn
preston that the appointment of income
tax collectors was patronage to be dis.
pensed by his office.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Primitive naptists Meet.

Martin.--The Greenfield Association of
Primitive or Old School Baptists is hold
ing its seventh annual session in this
city. The association is composed of
10 churches, some seven or eight being
in Weakley county, one or two in Ken
lucky and the others in adjoining coun-
ties. The membership of the churches
will reach between 600 and 700.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
LAWYERS TAKE NOTICE.

Let the graduates of law schools
take notice and keep away from
Yates county, N Y, II they want to
earn a livelihood by practicing their
profession. At the June term Of
court there was not solitary civil or
criminal case on the docket, neither
was there a criminal case In the
county undisposed Of. Such a state
OF affairs In county with an area OF
$50 square miles and having a popu.
lation of over $4,000 requires an ex-
PLANTATION. Attorneys in the locality,
says the New York World, can recall
no similar conditions in the past. The
paper in calling attention to this
most unusual instance fails to note
that Yates county has been for fou,
years dry territory.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Thu OhiActlon.

PATIENCE hear that Montreal POI
lice authorities are in favor of the pro-
posal to add several police women to
the force.
Patrice-The trouble is that none Of
EN- want to be plain-clothes women. J
suppose.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
BREAKING AWAY.

Big business" is breaking away
from saloon alliance. Fig papers and
magazines are doing likewise. Pub
lie men of national influence are, in
droyes, taking out emancipation pa
pers from liquor domination. The
whole situation is heading to final
showdown. A lot Of small fry politi-
clans do not know how to get out of
saloon servitude but they will be
taught. by retirement from the pub
lie service.--Excbange.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
County Health Good.

Memphis.-The report of the county
board of health shows that the winter
is being approached with an entire abb
sence of smallpox. Two cases were iso-
lated during the month of September,
and both were discharged. Contagious
diseases are at minimum.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
SALOON MUST GO.

The number of sufferers from child
labor, however great, Is exceeded by
the number of women and children
who suffer from the baleful effects
of the saloon. The verdict of the
human conscience is, the saloon
must go.-Bishop John NJ. Walden in
address to the Knights Templar Of
America at the Denver conclave.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Sure Proof.

How can a girl be sure that q
young man loves herr"
"Oh, there are reliable signs. Now,
my beau stands for my fathers stale
stories and even for an occasional
touch"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Manufacturer Meet.

Knoxville. -Manufacturers of Tennes-
see met in session at the exposition au-
ditorium, w. A. Rockwell of Hartman,
q member of the board of governors,
presiding, in the absence of the presi-
dent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Nothing More Said.

Yes, lost my friend"
How was that"
I'VE agreed to be perfectly frank
with each other"
"Yes?"
We'll, got in my criticism first"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Mo. SIx.SIxIY.Slx

This is prescription prepared es.
pecially for Malaria or ChilIs and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and If taken then as a tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.--Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Patterson Will Talk.

Nashville.--Ex-Gov M. R. Patterson
has accepted an invitation extended by
Maj. E. B. Stahlman, Rev. Ira Landreth,
Dr. Fl. q. Caire of the Anti-Saloon
League and others to make an anti-sa-
loon address in this city the latter part
of the month.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Commercial Congress.

Jackson.-Mayor Griffin announced the
appointment of five citizens of this city
as delegates to the fifth annual conven-
tion of the Southern Commercial Con-
gress at Mobile. October % to 20. Mayor
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Surely Mot Her Fault.

Hubby-You really must reduce
your dress bills, my dear; they are far
too large.
Mrs. Newlywed-How inconsistent
you men are. You speak as though
/ made out the bills.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
THREE Years for Killing.

Memphis.-Ancie Bell Hopson, who
killed her husband, was found guilty of
manslaughter in the first division of the
riminal court. The jury fixed her pun
ishment at three years in the state peni-
Tertiary.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Shot by Her Sister.

Dyersburg.-Mrs. Guy Fumbanks, wife
of a prominent planter of this county, ),
was accidentally shot when her sister,
Miss Lucille Baker, was unloading a
pistol.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
BEER CAUSES AccIpENrs.

The Western Electric plant of Chi
cago forbids its workingmen bringing
beer upon the grounds Why? Be
cause It was noticed that large num-
Der Of accidents occurred uniformly
after lunch, and in almost every case
the victim of the accident had taken
beer with his lunch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
seven.pound Potato.

Hnmbosdt.-A monster sweet potato
weighing pounds and measuring 20
inches in circumference, was brought TO
Humboldt by Alex Mullins.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Trimmings.

Mrs. Bailey-Hats are to be simply
trimmed this year.
Bailey-How about husbands?
Mrs. Bailey-Simply trimmed also
Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Cherry Tree in Bloom.

Hening.-At the home Of Mrs. susanna
Woods in this city is a cherry tree in
full bloom. The lateness of the fail
and the unusual warm weather have kept
all vegetation as in midsummer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
But Is II Worth While?

Perhaps the boy who wants to run
away to sea is justified. It's the only
sure way to learn enough ship-talk to
enable you to understand nautical
novel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
rs Years AGO

Frey's vermifuge was first made
Since then thousands of mothers in
this section have constantly relied on
1t as the most effective worm medi.
cine In the market. Csc. at all deal.
prs ADV
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
A Practice, Wife,

Wife. this is our wedding anniver
sary."
80 1t is
las a matter OF sentiment shalt
bring home a bunch of flowers to-
night"
Never mind the sentiment, Henry
Bring home some limburger cheese
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
SUNDAY School Meet clo.es

Memphis.-The annual meeting Of the
Shelby County Sunday School Associa-
ton closed after hearing a series of
interesting papers and addresses on mod
srn Sunday School management.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
Factory Inspector Reports.

notwithstanding September W. L.
Mitchell, chief inspector of factories and
workshops, made 1s6 inspections. He or
drred from service IS minors under the
age of IA years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
RushIna to hla Doom

Excited Small Boy-Hey. Mr.. Tanks,
there's a burglar crawlin' up your
front steps this very minute!
Mr.. Tanks-Poor devil, the missus
will think it's me.-Sydney Bulletin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
W. C. T. U. HOLDS CONVENTION
Temperance Conditions and Law Enforce
ment Presidents Theme.

ment Presidents Theme.
Fayetteville.-The Tennessee conven-
zion of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union met in annual session here,
The convention being called to order at
. o'clock in the Methodist Church. Two
hundred and seventy-five delegates are
IN attendance. Preliminary meetings of
the executiv committee and general Of
fcers were held Thursday at the home
Of the president Mrs. Selma Moore
Holman, for the purpose of outlining the
work for the ensuing year. The main
feature of the first days program was
as usual the address of the president,
who dwelt considerably upon the temper
ance conditions and law enforcement
measures in Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
The Cause.

isn't it strange that SO many more
people are reported to be insane?"
"Of course, 1t isn't. The alienists
have to live, don't they?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Last year IA treepIanting socie
ties planted 2.276.0O0 trees in Norway.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24
SUE FOR STATE APPROPRIATION.
Officers of Conservation Want State to
Paw $4,000 Promised.

Knoxville.-A friendly suit styled the
National Conservation Exposition Com
pany VS.. Geo. P. Wooden, treasurer Of
Tennessee, was filed in chancery court.
Wooden called to Knoxville SO that serv-
ice could be obtained upon him without
delay. The case will be heard at once
by the chancellor and on appeal be heard
by the supreme court at its present
session.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

LOW VITALITY.
Sickness Is always more fatal with
beer or some other kind of liquor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

A new treaty between Japan and
the United States, in which the Japa-
nese shall be no longer considered
hongolian people, and which shall in.
sure them the right of holding land
II not the privilege OF American citi.
zenship, is now definitely sought by
the Japanese government.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

The Tennessee senate. by a vote of
&c to 50, passed the bin declaring sa.
looms, gambling and immoral houses
q nuisance. and put through the TWO
anti-Hquor shipment bills by ainost
unanimous ycts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

The duke Of Connaught, who re-
turned to England last spring with
the duchess for the benefit of the lat
ter's health, sailed from London for
Canada to assume his duties as gov.
ernor-general.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Gov. Eugene N. Foss Of Massachu-
setts, three times elected as Demo
crat. filed nomination papers as an
i2dscenSent candidate for rA-pl~--i =
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Victor Stoffler beat all records for
o days flight In an aeroplane by fly
ing 1000 miles in Is hours, He con
tinued his flight with the intention Of
winning the prize offered by the ad-
illustrators of the national aviation
fund for the longest 24-hour flight for
the season.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

A disaster, possibly the greatest in
the history Of the South Wales coal
fields, whose annals are bristling
with terrible catastrophes, occurred
through an explosion in the Univer-
sal colliery, near Cardiff. Four bun
dred miners are eatombed and given
up for dead.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

The North German-Lloyd liner
Grosser Kurfuerst locked at Ho-
boken and landed 105 survivors of
the volturno all of whom were men.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Homer N Boardman, United States
attorney for the western district OF
Oklahoma, has been removed. The
nature of the charges against him
was not announced.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-24

Four striking miners were killed,
two fatally wounded and one mine
guard perhaps wounded MORALLY and
another less seriously hurt as a re-
suit of battle between strikers and
mine guards at the tent colony at
Forbes, Colo.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-07-24
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THE NEW MARRIAGE LAW.

Probably no law ever enacted IN
North Dakota attracted such a wide
attention as has the drastic marriage
law which was enacted bv the last
legislative session of this state and
which went into effect July LIST. Gov
ernor Hanna has just received a copy
of the Daily Telegram published at
Sidney, New South Wales, Australia,
which passes comment on North Da-
kota's new law by saying the fact
that the state Of North Dakota U.
S. A., has passed a law providing
for a general and prohibiting i'm.
beetles, teeble-minded and tubercu.
lar patients from marrying, has ex-
cited the interest of the Victorian
board Of health, and at a recent meet.
ing of that board attention was
drawn to the North Dakota law and
It was considered that the board as
custodians of the peoples health,
should know the full context and ef-
feet of the American measure, and
that it was decided to communicate
with the North Dakota authorities on
the subject.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-07-24
THE TAX COMMISSION.

The sentiment in this section is
growing in favor Of a one man tax
commission for North Dakota. Under
the law enacted by the legislature
Of 1911 n tax commission consisting
of three members was created though
IT was ~strenuously objected TO by
many members of that assembly.
The matter came before the legis-
lature of 1913 when the members
appointed by Governor Burks came
before the senate for confirmation.
This confirmation was suspended for
several weeks because many OF the
senators believed that mi man was
sufficient for North Dakota, but the
three members were sustained and
IN expensive board with only power
70 make recommendations was estab-
lished.
The board consists Of three mem.
hers who receive 4 salary Of 1850 each
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-07-24

Magnificent in design, imposing
and grand in general appearance,
beautiful in every detail, complete and
up to date in all its appointments,
the Bismarck government building is
completed and is now ready for oc-
cupancy. 1t is one of the most bea'l-
tiful government buildings in the
United States, though plain and sim
pie in every respect. Its simplicity
makes it pleasing at first sight.
The building is of white stone, with
foundation stones of Vermont granite.
1t is 65x100 feet, three stories with
full basement, and has been built at
a cost of $4,000.
The contract was executed by John
Lauritzen of Fergus Falls, MIMI, but
the real Hiram on the Job was Au-
gust Palm, of Fergus Falls, who was
superintendent for the contractor n
and Henry Brack represented Uncle
Sam, to watch that the job was con.
structed according to the contract.
For all three men concerned it may
be said the work has been very sat
isfactory and has been carried out to
the letter, and has proven satlstac-
tory in every respect to the expert
inspectors OF the government.
The first floor is devoted entirely to
postoftice business and the :naln
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-07-24

now to be occupied. While Mr.. Reed
has been appointed, yet there has
been no confirmation, and it is report
ed that there is not liable to be a
settlement of the matter for some
time. Mrs. Patterson is a woman OF
excellent executive ability, and now
that she will have commodious sur
roundings and many conveniences, 1t
is safe. to predict that the service
will be much improved.
The acquisition OF this building is
a boom for Bismarck, and there are
few cities in the United States of its
small population which has been so
generously remembered by Uncle
Sam. The furniture has been I'M
Grated and set up, and employees OF
the postotiice are now busy arranging
it, labelling the boxes and getting in
shape for moving in, which will oc-
cur OH Saturday. Everything will be
in readiness for business on Monday
morning. The patrons will not have
the same box numbers in the new Of
flee that they now lave, at least all
Of them will not, but notice will be
given in the Tribune in a day or so
as to the change and how the new
service will be made.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-07-24

per month and a secretary whose sal
airy is 100000 per month, besides two
stenographers who together draw
Sl50 per month. What ever expert
work the board desires is paid for
In addition to these salaries.
In salaries alone this board costs
the state $4,000 a year, which Is con-
sidered by the farmers as extrava-
CANT when it is considered the indus
tries Of North Dakota are purely agri-
culture and that valuations Of proper.
ty can be arrived at without a great
deal of expert effort, and which IS
not contained In the present board
which was appointed because of poll.
teal reward.
The state of Montana where extern
sive mining and water power faci.
Titles exist has but a one man tax
commission and far better results are
being achived In that state than here
in North Dakota where such an ex.
Densive commission was burdened up.
on the farmers of the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-07-24
Bismarck's New Federal Building
Where P0stOffice Is Being Moved

These lockers are made of steel and
are equipped with locks and keys.
There is a large and adequate heat
ing plant in connection, besides a
ventilating plant, and two large ice
boxes, in which is to be carried ice
for the cooling Of drinking water,
which runs through coils in these
boxes. BESIDES these there are large
and convenient store rooms, and a
room for the elevator machinery,
which is to be installed before the
9th of October. THIS is the only
part of the building which is not COM
plete.
The roof is of tile, the cornice or
copper and and add much to the fin
ish of the building. A wide drive
way, paved in cement, extends around
the north and east sides of the build
ing, while a wide cement walk has
been laid along the south and west
sides.
Mrs. Agatha Patterson, who has
conducted the postoffice of this city
for about Is years, under most siren
uous conditions, owing to the cramp-
ed and ~inconvenient premises IN
which the %postoffice has been located,
is to be congratulated upon holding
long enough to enjoy for some time
at least the beautiful new quarters
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-07-24

finished in quarter-sawed fumed oak
and present a most beautiful appear
ance. All other offices are finished
in yellow pine. All offices and the
corridors on the first floor are fin
ished with marble wainscoating, and
terraza floors. In ever detail through
out the building, the style of archi-
lecture, the contrasts and blendings
of colors are most appropriate.
The United States court room,
which occupies the north side of the
second floor, is beautiful, though
plain, and is spacious as regards the
courts part, but stingy for the pub
lies part. Two.thirds Of the room
are given to the court and a railing
cuts off the part allotted to the pub
lie, and which at the most will not
seat w Is people. In fact, there
is not as much space as there is in
the present old quarters for the court
in the Webb block. That part with
in the pale of the court is %carpeted
with a heavy blue-black velvet car.
pet. while the part for the public IS
laid with cork carpet. The jury box
is on rollers and is portable. 1t may
be shifted from n part of the room
to another to suit the convenience OF
the court. The public part will be
fitted with benches.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-07-24
BALDWIN

p We are having some hot weather
but so far have been fortunate il
escaping hail. Shylin township, is res
ported to have had a very severe hail
storm on Friday, July IS, those in its
path suffering a complete loss and
very few carrying any insurance.
Fred Klein has been supplying
some of the farmers east Of Baldwin
with hired men and those wanting
work at a reasonable figure have no
difficulty in finding work.
Baldwin is building a fine school
house.
Crofte Dist. is making arrangements
for building a new school house to
be built near Mr.. Earnest Fricke's
1t is to be a two room building.
C. B. Yiengst and company went
fishing last Sunday, a week ago, and
returned last Tuesday via Painted
Woods and stopped at the Old Set
tlep-s' pidnic. Ghas. had fine luck
fishing and we understand his good
luck is due to some iknd Of a pie.
We scribe did not know that pie made
good bait but Chas. claims it's fine.