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Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
Miniature Wonders.

jewelers. from the exigencies Of
their trade are masters Of miniature
workmanship. One in Leeds, England,
some years ago produced a model Of
a beam engine in silver composed Of
l65 pieces and complete in every de-
tail, yet Weighing only one and half
pennyweight and standing half an inch
in height.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

The COURIER feels moved to
speak in terms Of commentator
of the boys and young men of
West Liberty. Their Hollow'een
pranks were harmless and no
property was destroyed or in
jured. This indicates that our
boys are not vicious and are
mlnly enough to distinguish be-
tween harmless fun and wanton
destruction. Boys, you have
made a ''hit" with the citizens.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
Nation Refused legacy.

Occasionally somebody makes will
bequeathing money to help pay off a
national debt In 1878 Col. Thomas
Norton of Southwick, England, be-
queathed $4,000 for this patriotic
purpose. Probate was opposed, and
the Judge who tried the case decided
that the colonel was insane, such a
legacy being "only as drop Of water
poured into the sea- The legacy was
therefore divided among the members
of the Norton family.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

Civilization is wonderful and be-
nevolent, but it has nothing that can
excel the charm that came to a
twelve-year-old boy of the mountains
when he saw the sights of his first
circus and beheld the clowns. Often
happiness is in not knowing too much,
and always it is in having something
new to know.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

One OF our little ones, who is in the
habit of retiring early, said to his
mamma one night when several friends
we're in to spend the evening and It
was getting late for little folks to be
up: Mamma, hadn't we better go to
bed so folks can 60 home?"-Ex.
change.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

Making thirty-six ballot books
and doing other job W or k
amounting to several thousand
impressions didn't hinder the
Courier Crew" from getting
out the paper on time last week.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

A striking illustration of the say.
ing that the pith of lady's letter is
in the postscript occurred in the case
Of a young lady who. having gone
out to India, and writing home to her
friends, concluded with the following
words: "P.S.-You will see by my
signature that | am married"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
Electric Voting Machine.

An electFac voting machine is to
be tried in the Austrian chamber Of
deputies. Each member will have
two electric buttons on his desk. On
the wall opposite the presidents
chair an indicator is fixed, consisting
of SIG glass tablets. When vote is
recorded they show either white or
a red light, and members can check
the accuracy of their votes. Names
are shown on the tablets If required.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
Sensitive Maine Farmer.

DO the Maine farmers wear high.
top boots?" inquiries the Globe. They
do not. Furthermore, the state grange
refused for ten years to meet In this
city because some paper here said the
members wore cowhides.- portland
Press.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

Sir Francis brakes name still In
spires terror in Central America.
Travelling in Mexico in 1904, Edward
Smith records that he heard wom-
an calming tempestuous child by
saying: "Ahi viene Drake!" CHere
comes DraRe!D made minute in
quiries and found that it is a common
threat to children on the Mexican
coast, like unto Bony will get you!
or, The Black Douglas shall get you!
Fancy people still living in terror Of
seeing brakes topsails on the hori-
zon."
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

If hard times don't soon strike
the country some of our republi-
can brethren will be so disap-
pointed because President Will
son didn't put the panic on"
they'll just keep on votin' the
radical ticket.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
Asked and Answered.

Do you approve of the "diaph-
anous" skirt? BLUE EYES.
1t all depends, Blue Eyes. A
short time ago | noticed one that
at the time | approved of. The
sweet thing that was wearing it
had evidently forgotten to put
on her petticoats and the light
being favorable | saw a pair of
limbs that would have delighted
a sculptor. Even my own mar
tistic soul was moved and my
heart beat faster as | gazed at
the shapely limbs with their en-
tire length Of screaming hosiery,
But, my dear Blue Eyes, l can
not truthfully say that l endorse
them enough to advise you to
wear them.
y y
Will you please tell me what
the slit skirt is. | read about
them so much in the papers that
| am curious to know of them.
IGNORANT.
This question was given this
department to settle controver-
sy between the sporting editor
and the religious editor, both in
sisting that it belonged to their
departments.
Although | have been married
a number of times and hope to be
frequently again, / always APP
proach the subject of woman's
apparel with fear and trembling.
If | am correctly informed the
slit skirt is two-fold in its nature.
1t is measurer of modesty and
an article Of apparel. Only wo-
men with plump, shapely legs
are supposed to wear them, the
jay bird and pipe-stem varieties
of legs being kept well hid. The
slit skirt is what its name indi-
Gates "a slit skirt. Also it is slit
where it will best show the wear
ers legs, and the dimensions Of
the slit varies with the lack oil
modesty of the wearer. 1t is
worn with or without petticoats
mostly without-and is usually
accompanied by hosiery louC
enough to be discovered a blOcE
away. This is all | know abou
slit skirts. IeXpect the religious
editor should have had this.
Who is president Of Mexic,
and how long does he serve?
STUDENT,
Thirty seconds ago Huerta wa
! president of that peaceful coun
/ try, but unfortunately, by som
oversight of the lawmakers, tn
game laws of Mexico have n
closed season for presidents an,
it may be that some enterprisinI
r sportsman has bagged Huert
before this is put into type.
: seems that the tenure of oific
f of president of Mexico depend
3 upon the ability of the said pres
e ident to dodge bullets or evad
e the knife. Huerta is pronounce
as if spelled w-h-e-r-t-a. If 20
desire further information 20
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

A dreary place would be this
earth,
If there we're no politicians
in it.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

If you happen to be on the
street when school turns out you
will think everybody is going to
school in West Liberty.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
rread erapes Wlth the Beet.

In the wine region OF Spain the
method Of treadlng the grapes is
everywhere about the same, The
grapes are well spread out in the
press and barefooted men or men
wearing sandals or wooden soled shoes
tread them.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
Quite a Fea,

A policeman at the Thames Lion.
dom police court told the magistrate,
Il was knocked down, and lay on the
ground insensible for ten minutes,
blowing my whistle
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
When?

Will a merchant who is wise
Ever cease to advertise?
Yes--when the trees grow up
side down;
When the beggar wears a crown;
When ice forms on the sun;
When the sparrow weighs a ton;
When gold dollars get too cheap;
When women secrets keep;
When a fish forgets to swim;
When Satan sings a hymn;
When girls go back on gum;
When the small boy hates a
drum;
When no politician schemes;
When mince pie makes pleasant
dreams;
When its fun to pull a tooth;
When all lawyers tell the truth;
When the drummer has no
brass
When all these come to pass,
Then the man that's wise
Will neglect to advertise. y
Anon.
The above was sent us by Mr..
Herbert Henry, Of Index, one Of
that progressive firm of E. Hen
ry & Sons. This firm began g
campaign of advertising in the
COURIER several months ago as
an experiment, and it has proven
so profitable that they are reg.
ulars" now. Mr.. Herbert Hen.
ry writes the copy" and his
sincere, telling ads have brought
a greatly increased trade to theil
store.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

Who is going to be for Con-
gress in the 9th district next
year?
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06
LICKING VALLEY COURIER,

Get ready for the 1914 cam
paign.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1913-11-06

After taking Dr. Miles Laxative
Tablets children ask for more candy"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
HUSBAND MUST BE AMERICAN
Popular Singer Declares They Are the
Best in the World, and Perhaps
She Is Right.

A young American singer who re-
turns to this country after a success
full career abroad, expecting to reap
here high hoonrs and much money, an
nounces that she Is a candidate for
matrimony, but only American men
need apply Her verdict Is that the
Russian husband Is cruel, the German
selfish, the Frenchman untrue. the
Italian BROKE" the Spaniard jealous
and lazy and the Englishman domineer-
ing. These generalizations are un-
doubtedly too strong. There are as
good husbands In each Of the coun-
tries as anywhere, but the foreigner
who deliberately hunts an American
girl is apt to be an adventurer. and
we hear OF all the had cases. We do
not hear of the thousands of American
women happily married and living In
every country In Europe.
1t is to be hoped that the singer win
find husband with none Of the bad
qualities mentioned and with all Of
the virtues. We feel at liberty, how
ever, to point out that there are some
mighty bad husbands In this country
and that American birth alone 10 no
guarantee OF perfection. 1t Ia true,
however. that the ordinary American
husband Is the best trained animal
In captivity. He eats out of his wifes
hand and signs checks and is thankful
for the opportunity. There are millions
of such husbands now and millions
of candidates for the yoke.--Philadek
phia Inquirer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
GRANDMA USED SAGE TEA
TO DARKEN HER GRAY HAIR
She Made Up a Mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur to Bring Back Color,
Gloss, Thickness.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
cd, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make 1t at home. which Is
mussy and troublesome. Nowadays,
by asking at any store for "Wyeth' 8
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy" you
will get a large bottle Of this famous
old recipe for about so cents.
Don't stay gray! Try 1t! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as it does It so naturally
and evenly. You dampen sponge or
soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time; by morning the gray
hair disappears, and after another ap-
plication or two. your hair becomes
beautifully dark. thick and glossy. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Eighth Wonder.

The ex-summer girl was talking to
the ex-college man.
And what are you going to do
now that you have completed your
education" she asked.
"Oh, think I'll live on my In
GOMEZ" he answered airily.
Il am disappointed in you. Live on
your income, indeed Why don't you
do some great deed to show the
world how clever you are?"
My dear young woman, IL / sue.
coed in living on my income it will
be the cleverest deed any man ever
accomplished"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Building Ships on Mountaln..


Boat building on mouLtaiI top
sounds peculiar, to say the least, but
such is being done in Switzerland,
says the American Machinist. Sulzer
Bros. have under construction at Win
terhur 200-foot passenger boat for
Lake Geneva. 1t will be fitted with
Diesel engines of 1,400 horsepower.
Fischer Wyss & Co. at Zurich, ara
building 200-foot tugboat for the Riy'
er Rhone in southern France.
In both cases the vessels after cree
ton at the works must be disassem-
oled and shipped in knocked-down
condition to the place Of launching.
there to be reassembled.
The turbine-building firm of Fischer
Wyss & Co., Zurich, Switzerland. has
under way the largest Pelton water
wheel ever built. 1t is for Rio de ia
ueiro, in Brazil and will develop 10000
horsepower. The head Is $50 m. (920
feet and the speed 375 revolutions per
minute. This firm has installed Pei
ton wheels in Italy to operate under
head Of 1000 m. $3.50 feet.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

sour FIRST baby 10
strong and healthy and
we attribute this re-
suit to the timely use
Of your Compound. ~
Mrs. FRED YoHAxx,
Kent, Oregon.
II owe my life and
my baby's good health
to your Compound. -
Mrs. w. o. SPENCER,
r. F. D., No. Q, Trey,
Alabama.
" I have three chill
dren and took your
Compound each time"
Mrs. JOHN HOWARD,
Wilmington, Vermont.
~ have q lovely
baby boy and you can
toll every one that he
IL . 'Pinkham' baby"
Mrs LouIs FucHER,
50 Munros st., Carl
ssadt, Ms
L." We are ut lass
blessed with o sweet
little babygirl. Mrs
g. A. LAPERou 81,
Montegus, La.
'"I have one Of the
hnest baby girls You
ever saw."--Mrs. G. e.
GooDwIs, 10i2 8. 9Th
St., Wilmington, NO.
any husband Is the
happiest man alive 10.
day.O Mr.. CLIpA
Dtapp.rr ao7 MariL
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
TOWING UP A
TORPID LIVER
What to Do When Your Liver
Gets Sluggish and Consti-
patton Worries You.

There are many signs of approaching
trouble, beginning with parched lips,
headache dizziness, blliousness, furred
tongue, etc. II these go unheeded Sc
rious trouble Is sure to result. The best
treatment for torpid liver Is not drastic
physics, but an early treatment by DR..
Kings Royal Germetuer. 1t is not a
laxative in itself. but Its duty is to tone
up the liver and bowels. and bring about
normal action of these organs so that
the whole system regains perfect health.
II you are already in the grip of con-
stipaton and all the Ills that go with 1t.
take Germetuer Pills, a special laxative
designed for use with DR.. Kings Royal
Germetuer. The combination OF the two
will produce miraculous results by re-
storing perfect health.
DR.. Kings Royal Germetuer is both a
germicide and ellminant. On the one
hand it assists the body in getting rid
of accumulated poisons due to inactive
bowels or torpid liver, and on the other
hand 1t is e. perfect germicide. removing
the cause of an immense number of
painful diseases caused by germs.
Almost all druggists sell DIR. Kings
Royal Germetuer, or IT will be sent ex-
press prepaid. on receipt Of $i.0O. by
Ellis-Liliybeck Drug Co., proprietors.
Memphis. Tenn. adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
RINewoRM SPREAD ON HAND

r. F. D. No. 2, Box 81, Ellijay, Ca
my sons ringworm began on the
back Of his hand A fiery red spot
came about as large as dime and It
would itch 80 badly he would scratch
It till 1t bled. 1t began to spread till
1t went all over his hand. He would
Just scream every time went to wash
It. The nail came on on the middle
finger.
Il used and 1t got worse
all the time. The trouble lasted two
or three months. Then sent and got
some Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
began to use them. would wash
his hand with the Cuticura Soap and
dry it good and apply the Cuticura
Ointment Relief was found in two
or three days and the ringworm was
cured in two weeks after using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment" (Signed)
Josie Parks, Jan. 4. 1913,
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free,with 32-p. Skin Book Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Practical Educator.

A Scotchman who died recently In
Australia left bequest of $500 to
Aberdeen university. The man went
to California in the days Of the gold
fever and started his fortune there.
Later he went to Australia and sub
stantially increased it by the sheep
Industry AS he grew older he be-
came a strong believer in education,
and urged all his Scottish relatives
who had sons to send them to the
universities, promising to bear the
expense. Although uneducated him
self as a young man. he learned to
write letters with distinction.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
His Advice Worked.

And don't forget to climb, boy"
said the later day Polonius as he
parted from his college-bound son;
'climb and keep a-climbin'."
II won't forget, dad said the boy
sGood-by."
He didn't forget.
Three days later he climbed over
the PROSTATE forms of 81 disabled
sophomores and. climbing the creased
pole to the hated upper class emblem.
yanked 1t from Its fastenings, there
by winning place In the esteem Of
his fellow students that score Of
scholarships couldn't equal.-Cleve
land Plain Dealer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Knew All About II.

Spell dough- Dick" directed a
teacher of little black pupil.
DO" said Dick, promptly.
mo, that is not right" smiled the
teacher. Who can tell Dick how
and why he Is wrong"
Hes wrong cause there's two
kinds OBJ do" shrilled another dark
skinned youngster, de do what yo'
shets, an de do what you eats-an'
de do what yo' eats is W lit widout de
'postrophe at de end"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
What He Meant; Not What He Said

What He Meant; Not What He Said.
Il godt--"
John" called Mary, the astonish-
ed wife. Il never heard you use such
language before. What's the matter
with your"
81 wased usig such bad language.
said I godt-"
john" called the wife again.
well. Barry" explained John, Il
was saig godt to fide thad bedicine
or this blabed hay fever will sboid
by debber. II don't flde 1t sood
will swear--i1l say dab"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
ONLY Reasonable,

A boy was observed dragging fine
looking but evidently weary dog along
the street on a hot day. A kindly
woman stopped the lad and offered to
buy the dog for SO cents. Fifty cents.
nothin!" came the indignant answer.
II want at least a dollar more for him.
Why, his old master gave me 81 to
take him away"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
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
ard in regulating bladder irregularities
Try them
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

Woodpecker's Waterloo.
THAT woodpecker may be persist
emit, but think he's beaten this time. ="
What Is he trying to do?"
drill hole in an iron trolley pole. !"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
A PerishabIe Presen

"Drat the luck!"
How, now. Horatio?"
Bought bowl of goldfish to give
friend who Is to be married, and
two of 'em are dead already"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Hubby's Little Joke.

Young Wife-John, dear, do hope
you will like this cake. put my very
heart and soul into the making Of It,
Husband--Oh, l say, do you take
me for a cannibal?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
No Offensc Meant.

Stude--I wonder what makes my
hair so thick?
Barber-Perhaps it's this going
around with your head so much.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Too Costly.

Too Costly.
II absolutely don't know what to
give my cook for a wedding present.
Then simply give her money"
"Oh, no, 1t mustn't cost as much
as that."-Ulk.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
CHILDLESS
WOMEN

physically well with healthy childrenwll tell how
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made
an shis possible Here are the names and correos
addresses--write them II you want to, and learn
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
Tho Idea.

why didn't the founders Of the ma
ton establish another king when
they broke away from George III?"
Il suppose they thought 1t would be
q browning mistake"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

To keep automobilists' feet warm In
cold weather an Englishman has In
vented hot water tank with foot
shaped depressions in the top.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Looks That Way,

Easy street Is nice street. But
every street has. drawbacks"
whats wrong with Easy street,"
Seems to be too close to Affinity
avenue"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Its ADVANTAGE,

Lazy people would like to be In
the position of the desk calendar"
why would they?"
Because it La always getting day
or"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

Too Near the Surface. -
Would you call him good fellow?
"Not very. Most of the time hs u
buried In thought"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

Nothing equals Deans Mentholated Cough
Drops for Bronchial weakness, sore chests,
and throat troubles--5c at all Druggists.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

To Cure Tender and RecedinG Gums
Apply the wonderful, old reliable DIR. POR-
TIERS ANTIsEPTfC HEALING OIL ass,
sec. Ntf.oe. go
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
We'll QUALIFIED.

Well Qualified.
See, my man, do you know how "a
groom q man Of fashion,
well sir, used to be q 'ostler."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Relief for Alaskan Miners.

As an encouragement to further
prospecting and mining In the new
gold field near the boundary line be-
tween Alaska and Yukon territory the
American customs officials have de-
cided not to establish customs house
there for one year, believing that the
miners have already undergone hard
ships enough in getting their outfits
there without having to pay duties.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

The annual electric dry battery pro
duction of the United States has pass
ed the $40. 000, 900 mark.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
No trouble About stIckino.

No Trouble About Sticking.
First Drummer-Confound it! Half
the sales | make don't stick.
Second Drummer-Get into my line
and you'll have no trouble. sell
mucilage.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

An effort is now being made by the
street car employees In Newcastle, and
generally In English cities, to obtain
an eight-hour working day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
Lovers LoaIs.

He--If we had never met. would
you have loved me as much, dear?
She fervently)-More, darling.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03

Oklahoma has a 100000 bushel pea
nut crop this year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-03
The very place.

That poor fellow can't find any
thing to do. He can't make people
believe him and he has no friends"
Il should think he could fnd nne
opening as q baseball umpire"