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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
coino Half Wav,.

Rutgers Jewett, the literary advis-
err, was urging a young novelist to
take up his residence in New York.
Come to New York." he said, '.and
then, in every emergency, the pub
fishers and magazine editors can turn
to you.
Men continually tell me-" Mr.. Jew
cit continued. that things never come
their way. / feel like shouting in re-
ply:
But why not try putting yourself
in the right placer"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
Shorthand Typewriter.

A new machine, called the steno-
type, has been invented, which en-
ables the shorthand writer to get
from 400 to 600 words minute upon
paper in an absolutely correct and
accurate form. The basis Of operat-
ing machine Is phonetic spelling. 1t
is but shorthand typewriter. While
the work done is virtually the same as
done by shorthand it has the advan-
tage Of being recorded in plain Eng
lish characters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
That's the Question.

"Here Is story Of Chicago wo-
man who says that present marriage
laws make woman the slave of man"
said the square-jawed matron as she
looked up from the newspaper. why
don't they enforce the law, them"
meekly asked Mr.. Henpecks.--Buffalo
Express.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
GUY de Maupassant az ! clerk.

Guy de Marpassant's manner of life
as a junior clerk in the French edu-
cation office is the subject Of an In
teresting article by one Of his old
colleagues. We gather that he abb
scented himself from his duties on the
ground Of Illness on an average
about three days week, and that
was how he obtained leisure for liter
airy composition. None the less he
was very anxious to retain his clerk
ship until his literary prospects wer
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
Costly City improvements.

II all the buildings torn down an
hually in the borough of Manhattan,
in New York city could be assem-
bled they would make good-sized
town. Last year the number Of build
ings demolished was $40, and gas
tank brought the total demolition to
$40. The front feet measurement of
the houses pulled down was PASTE,
or approximately four and three-quar-
ter miles. Nine houses out OF ten de-
stroyed were four stories high.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
SPECIAL TO WOMEN
Do you realize the fact that thousands
of women are now using
A Soluble Antiseptic Powder

as a remedy for mucous membrane af-
fections, such as sore throat, nasal or
pelvic catarrh, Inflammation or ulcera-
ton, caused by female ills? Women
who have been cured say ut is worth
its weight in gold" Dissolve in water
and apply locally. For ten years the
Lydia q. Pinkham Medicine Co. has
recommended Paxtine In their private
correspondence with women.
For all hygienic and toilet uses it has
no equal. Only SOC a large box at Drug
gists or sent postpaid on receipt OF
price. The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston,
Mass,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
Inference Obvious.

Reggie tower on q visit)-"Do you
know, old chap, think that yulgah
fellow over there insulted me?" Amer
lean Friend-sYou think SO? What
did he say?" Why, he sug-
gested In very rude manner that
when die beQueath my head to
collar.button factory"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
A Manaoer's Trials.

Il have to watch those players who
were on the stage all winter" re-
marked the manager.
Why sol"
Its hard to get 'em to go nine in
nings after they have gotetn used to
a drama that only lasted four acts"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

ACHY FEELINGS, PAIN IN LIMBS
and all Malarious Indications removed
by Elixir Hnbelx, that well known REM
edy for all such diseases.
II have taken up the three bottles of
your Elixir Babek,' and have not felt
SO well and entirely free from pain in
limbs for five years."-Mrs. e. Higgins.
Jacksonville. Fla.
Elixir Babek so cents, all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski & Co., Washington, d. G.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
Eriend-lx Hint.

"I'm afraid to say exactly what
think" said Governor Blowoff.
That's interesting" replied Senator
Sorghum. But man who adopts that
principle ought to be more careful
what he thinks"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
Knows He's RIoht.

Does your husband ever tell YOU
you have poor taste?'
Frequently
And what reply do you make to
him?"
Il think of what married and say
nothing"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
sure Enough.

"A dollar doesn't go very far these
days"
"All depends. If you put it into
railroad fare it will save you long
walk"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take a. candy, regulate and invig0rnte
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
Mot purs. Eond

Madge looks good enough to eat" i
BE careful! They say she employs
artificial coloring matter Boston
Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
GREAT cuessIno.

A man who undertakes to tell exact
iy what he is going to do and how he
Ii going to do 1t has to be wonder.
tally good guesser.--w Washington Star
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
tecthing, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain,cures wind colic 80 bottle.Aa
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
On the Ioboaoan

No man ever discovers his true
powers of locomotion until he starts
on the moral aad financial down
grade.-Puck-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
called FOR Blood.

Sandy looks as II he had been
lighting
HE has been fighting; fellow said
something in his presence about must
clans and bagpipers'. and Sandy sailed
into him"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
aDyo. aNrMALDR

For horses. cattle. sheep. hogs, dogs, goats
poultry and all live stock A disinfectant,
deodorizer. germicide. insecticide and clean
ser. Memphis Disinfecting Co.. rs N. Third
St.. Memphis. Tenn. Adv,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11
Cruel.

Chappy--I am going to try the mind
cure.
Daify--What's 1t got to work on?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

The Course Of Love.
First, he sued for love-"
"Then what happened?"
"She sued for damages"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

When you feel like calling man
liar 30 to the telephone and then
change your mind.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES
Aliens Foot Ease. the Antiseptic powder for
tired, aching. swollen, nervous feet. Gives
rest and comfort, Makes walking a delight.
Sold everywhere. csc. Don't accept any SUBJ
stitute. For FREE sample address Allen s.
Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

Appropriate.
What did the railroad man get for
his birthday PRESENT."
Some new ties"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

Women may look good without be-
ing accused Of good looks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

Willie, YOU mustn't fight any Of the
boys in your class"
well. II you think I'm going out of
my class and go UP against some no
pound guy you're mistaken"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-04-11

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
GOLF WORRIES
R|TCH|E MORE
THAN CROSS CO
Willie Is Busy Trying to Make
First Hole in Five While
Training for Leach.
By Left Hook.

w E reirbt F ebpmaia1 the h. n light
$4,000. is the owner of a H.
tie that is moro valuable than thai
and has job in the automobile busi-
ness waiting for him when he gets
through fighting. Still he is worried.
You may imagine he is fretting abouJ
his coming battle wt.h Leach Cross
the New York dentist, who Is rated
one OF the hardest hitters In the game
at Madison Square Garden Monday
night. Not so. He Is worried because
he can't make the first hole in five
He has written to tell US about his
golf troubles, and here is what he
says:
Il wish Manager Harry Foley could
postpone a few OF my coming fights
as want to learn this game OF golf
| woald rather make the first holt
In five on the Van Courtlandt Parls
links, where I am playing daily, thar
TO fight Leach Cross. That is saw
ing something, too. For 1 get $4,000
for fighting Cross a half hour and
won't get more than a couple OF stiff
punches on the nose, perhaps not thai
The Van Courtlandt links are pub
lie and certain people have been fol
lowing me around and laughing at my
golf. Folks never laugh at me wheu
fight, and it irritates me to be made
fun of at any athletic exercise. S.
/ want to become a good golf player
Then l will run into Atlanta som
day and ask w. r. Tichenor to take
me around the course at East Lake
some Of these mornings Tichenor NAV
have nothing on me when it comes to
dropping the little ball in the hole
for q or a 4. Don't forget that.
Il am playing golf every day, some
times doing my road work by running
after the ball when / drive it. It is
great exercise. i am feeling fine sn1
surely will trim Cross Then I ex-
pect big match in Milwaukee"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Robinson May Head
New Fed,League Club

BALTIMORE, MD, Nov. s.-Wl-
bert Robinson, veteran Giant coach
who was recently released condition
ally on his request to his supertors
is the center of rumors and reports
Just now According to some he VIII
settle down in private life, being
already proprietor of a hosiery here,
but the majority of his friends wills
per that he is slated to head the
team which the new Federal League
viii plant here.
Robinson is credited with having
developed RUDE MarQuard, Jen Tes-
reau and Al pemaree. BY some un-
canny system Robbie seems to be able
to instil control into the wild rookie
and to make a star out OF what looks
TO be lemon" material He madt
a great twirler out of Marquard In
1911, at a time when the Ruhe was
everywhere hailed as the $1,000 lem
on. The next year saw Robinson
bring out another phenom in Tesreau
while his contribution TO the Gipn
pitching staff in the eason Jus,
closed was A Demaree.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
AUSTRALIANS
BOOSTERSFOR
BOXING CANE
Country Should Bring Forth An
other Galaxy of Champions,
Says FIoto,
BY Otto F1oto.

IN ENVER, Nov 8,-There lie uC
reason in the world why Aus
trslia should not produce an
other crop OF lighters such as she
Eent to us about % years ago In
every town and hamlet in the An
Jipodes they have erected stadlums
devoted TO boxing and ring exhibit
lions. The boys in the public school
are instructed In the art OF self-de-
Tense by the best teachers the Gov
eminent can secure. Under condi-
lions OF this sort we fail to see how
that country can fail to produce TO
suits in the fighting line.
Recall Peter Jackson Joe Goddard
Frank Slavin, Bob FItzsimmons, Jem
Nall Dan Creedon, Tommy Tracey
George Dawson, Billy Murphy and
9riffo 10 say nothing Of the lesser
lights they sent TO us2 The most re-
,narkable thing about this lot was
that each and every one Of them had
been pupil Of Larry Foley. How
one of our American Professors would
swell" could he point to q list Of
champions to compare with the above
And what has become OF them all?
Old stars scattered
Jackson, Goddard and Hall are
dead Fitzsmmous is In New York
Critic is stopping at BlackwelTs Is
land and Tommy Tracey is in Port
land, Greg. Geor-e Dawson has made
great hit at tho Chicago Athletir
Club, where he has been instructor
for twenty years Billy Murphy and
Dan Creedon are back in Australia,
where they ar now spectators at
fights instead OF principals. as In the
Gays gone by.
What p wonderful bunch Of cham
pions 70 come from one country In
particular were Jackson and Fitzsim-
mons marvels jackson, according to
The best fight experts even of to-day,
is pronounced as the greatest heavy
weight that ever lived" Why there
can't be the slightest doubt of ritz-
simmons claim to the middlcweight
division as its greatest exponent IN
the history Of boxing It's going to
DE many days before we see their
equals IN the roped arena again. it's
almos. a safe bet their equal will not
develop during our generation.
Foreigners in Sydney.
But 10 again refer 10 uStralia.
have before me a copy OF The Sun. so
ably edited IN !ts sporting depart
ment by william +, Corbctt Bril-
liant writer's tell Of occurrences in
the different cities Of that country.
and contest upon contest is chron-
icled. Boxers from all over the
world are there and others are going
For instance. we have before us a
picture containing foreign fighters
now prominent In Sydney. and among
them are Harry Stone. Of New York:
Owen Moran, Matt Wells. Johnny
Sommers, Burns and Sullivan from
England. Also Pal Brown and apt
Bradley, OF America. These are but
few that happened TO be at The
Suns office on that day.
With wildcat" Ferns, Jimmy Clab-
by and others going over the frst
Of the year. Australia viii be well
Supplied with boxing talent from all
parts OF the world. Just at the pres
ent time great financial returns are
accruing 10 the successful fighter over
there.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
SyraCuSe-Cornell
May Bury Ratchet

ITHACA, n. Y. Nov. S.-Discuss-
ing the question OF the resumption OF
athletic relations between Cornell and
syracuse Universities James r. Day.
chancellor or Syracuse. writes a let
Ter in the current number Of the Cor
nell Era IN which he says he would
alike to have those who propose
friendly athletic relations between
the two great universities set forth
their reasons clearly and fully. SO
that we may know them and answer
them"
II lie well understood here that Cor
nell opposition comes from the fac
ulty. In Chancellor bays opinion the
present attitude reflects seriously
Upon both institutions. or there we're
Untrue or unjust accusations on
either or both sides, Il rs time to for
get them" he SAYS He ventures 10
say not one student out or 500 knows
pr cares anything about the old CON
troversy
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Far East Team to
Play the Far West

SPOKANE. WASH. Nov. s-Far East
and far West Will battle on the grldiron
for the first time In football history
when the famous Carlisle Indian school
team meets the Washington College
eleven in Spokane Christmas day,
Coach John r. Bender. of Washing
ton State has received request for
the game and has announced accept
ance. In addition 10 playing at Spo-
lie and Portland on this winters trim.
their game with Washington state
wiz AFFORD the first opportunity for in
teiigent comparison of the class ~
Eastern and Western college football
teams st. Louis University was de-
feated decisivcly in Spokane by the
State College eleven in 1907, hut st
Louis did not rank with the Carlisle
Indians and the game gave a basis OF
comparison between the West and only
a limited number OF colleges in the
Middle West
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Baker Would Make
Good 0utfelder,
Says Fox Griffith

WASHINGTON, Nov. ST I had
Frank Baker, OF the Athletics" said
Clark Griffith, during q tanning bee
the other DAY, II would play him in
the outtield that's where he belongs
not on third base,
Baker is not good third baseman
He fights the ball and Is so awkward
that l often wonder how he ever tags
base runner without getting his legs
cut on"
According to the Old Fox grievous
misfEke has been made by Connie Mack
all these years, but as long as the
Trappe terror continues to wallop the
bah for 300 or better Mack viii hardly
bother looking around for another third
sacker
Understand me-" added Griff, II don't
say that Baker is not a good ball play
er, but Mack has spoiled a natural out
helder by making him over into third
basemau. l only wish we had him in
Washington. ] would stick him right
out In one Of the garden patches, and
IN wager all I've got hht he would
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Britishers to Adopt
The American Style

LONDON, Nov st is rumorcd
about the various London clubs that
when an English polo team goes to
America next summer in an attempt to
capture the international cup. they VIII
have adopted the American style of
play The last two international
matches have proved that the whlrl-
wind tactics Of the American PLAYERS
DO more toward winning q match than
perfect horsemanshlp. backhand strokes
and pretty hitting in front Of The
ponies legs Tho English polo en-
thusiasts realize that they must play a
dnshing. spirited and hard riding
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
RUBBER GAS TUBE NEEDS
WATCHING FOR RESULTS

Once in a while flicker develops in
the acetylene lamps and the automobile
owner blames the tank or burners. The
fact is that usually small amount of
water, due to condensation. has col
lected in the rubber tubes of the sys-
TEN. Cut the tube at its lowest point
and drain the water off Then connect
up the ends by means OF a short section
Of copper or brass tubing.
The tubing making up the gas sys-
TENS should slope downward from the
tank to the draining section, and then,
up to the lamps
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Old Athlete May Be
President of Union

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-George Frank
lin pawing Of Philadelphia. is to be
put forward as candidate for the
presidency OF the Amateur Athletic
organization November by the Middle
Atlantic Association, OF which MIR
FawlluE Is president
The incumbent is Gustave T Kirby.
term which Is considered The lfmit az
office tenure. When Kirby was drst
elected there was strong movement
n favor ~ Paving who is now second
vice president OF the union No other
candidate has been named
MT Paving has been Identified with
athletics since 1898. for ten years as an
active competitor
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09

against a worthy foe. True, the Buff
falo boy will have an advantage OF
about seven pounds, but Charlie has
been giving away weight right along.
and usually manages to come home
winner. Owen Moran, Shugrue, John
ny Dundee and Pal Moore are some
of the boys who were forced to bow
to the Chicago boy. This is GER
tainly a record no boy need feel
ashamed Of
Promoter Mulkern has promised the
winner of this match a chance at
Willie Richie. This is surely a prize
any hoy in the world would grab at.
The boys claim they are rounding
into the best Of shape, and a cork
ing battle is looked for.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
DUFFY MEETS
WORTHY FOE IN
CHARLIE WHITE
Rival Lightweights to Clash in
Ten-Round Bout at Milwau-
kee Monday Night,

~ ILWAUKEE, WIS, Nov. s.
wi Monday night in the big Hip
podrome Building here Char
lie White, the Chicago whirlwind, ana
Jimmy Duffy. pride Of Buffalo, will
clash in a scheduled -yound bout
Both are right near the top Of the
ladder in ths lightweight division. and
there are many who think that either
Of these boys could give Champion
Willie Richie the fight Of his life.
Duffy has proved stumbling block
for the best lightweights in the world.
He holds a victory over Jack Brit
ton, winning on g foul in five rounds,
and has also defeated Young Shugrue
and Leach Cross The best of the
1S3- Founders have made it their bust
ness to stay clear Of him during the
past few months.
In White, Duffy Will stack up
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Friends of Waddell
Hear He Is Near End

ST. LOUIS. MO, Nov. S.-Friends
of "Rube" Waddell, once pitcher of
the Browns, who has gone to Califor-
MIA with tuberculosis, hear he is in
8"Snar7te condition. If he survives,
he Will probably never be able to
come u.ast again. kube made several
rescues at fire in Hickman, Ky, his
home town, and pneumonia resulted
After three attacks of this disease tu-
berculosis set in, and the ball player
had to be hurriedly taken to a dry
climate.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Senators Pay Best
Of All Ball Clubs

WASHINGTON, Nov. .--Basing the
estimates on the figures for the mas,
season, the local American League club
is said to be the best baseba invest
ment of modern times in matter of profit
compared to principal. The season Of
history 81 the club At a meeting or
the board Of directors the treasurer e
report presented showed unexpected
large profits. The team was spieu
did attraction on the road, as was shown
by the amount of money paid over BY
other clubs during the season The di-
rectors, after paying of goodly por
ton OF the clubs Indebtedness, decided
to declare 20 per cent dividend, which
borders on "frenzied finance"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Griffith Has Signed
Seventeen Pitchers

Seventeen pitchers have been
signed by Clark Griffith for work
with the Nationals next spring. Boeh-
ling, Love. Bentley. Harper and
Hedgespeth are the left handlers who
will be in charge of the veteran Nick
Altrock. Johnson, Groom. Hughes,
Cashion. EngeI, Dawson Shaw, VIII
liams. Barton, Munford and Ayres are
rlgbt-handers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09

PITCHER MAKING GOOD.
Hub Pernoll turned loose by Oakland
and taken on by San Francisco, Is
proving a great winner for Del Howard.
and each game he pitches makes Oak
land fans more insistent for the reasor
of his releasA
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Ike sELEcrs rRAINlNn cAMe

) Joe IIUNer has soIHUfo0 AUNurUria-
- "a. for The spring training camp uf TNa
Reds Tinker saws Na will make spysrrI
important deals within the next few
seks he intimates that HobItzsl.
Seseher, Benton ana Msrsaus are on
- H'erhsi " he can secure players Of
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Track Team
To Tour Australia

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. s.-An all
American track team will leave here on
November u for an Australian tour.
The team will be composed Of James
Power. Of the Boston Athletic Asso-
citation, mile champion OF the United
States and Canada distance man; Avian
Meyer. New York Irish American sprint
err; RuriC Templeton. Olympic Club,
San Francisco, hurdler, and RegiRal
CaMgheY. Of Ukiah. Cal. weight man
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-09
Jews of the Football World ON These Pages

Captain Homer
Cook is shown
going outside
a scrub tackle
for a big gain.
Quarterback
Patten is
making perfect
interference.
Coach Heisman
has taught his
men perfect
interference
this year and
if they defeat
Georgia next
week it will DO
through their
excellency in
! this department
I of attack.