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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
We know Of no liniment that equals
Hanfords Balsam in its healing prop.
critics. ADV.
Menace to Society.

Cancer respects neither race, creed
nor social position.
It is the common enemy of all man
kind, attacking rich and poor alike.
It's insidious onset occurs at the
most useful period of life; and death
Is most common at the age when the
care and guidance Of children and the
continuance Of business responsible
ties make the mother and father the
most useful members of society.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Addition to savaria's Wealth.

More recent Investigations Indicate
that the graphite deposits in the vi
cinity of Passau, Bavaria, may be a
source of great wealth to the country,
and also one of the main graphite sup
plies of the world. Passau is pic
turesque town, situated on a tongue
of land formed by the confluence Of
the Danube and the Inn rivers. 1t lies
near the Austrian border and owes it's
Importance to the Danube navigation
Passau graphite has been utilized for
several centuries and crucibles made
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Faculty Complete.

Selmer.-At recent meeting of the
own board Of education the faculty
Of Selmer high school for the ensuing
scholastic year was completed. Harry
Hodges of Finger, formerly county su-
perintendent and circuit clerk of Nc
Marry county, was elected first assist
mt
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
First Brownsville Bale.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS received
her first bale of cotton. 1t was raised
by Spencer Duke on his farm in the
Ninth Civil District Of Haywood
County. The bale weighed 465 pounds
and was bought by Aaron Stern.
berger.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

Japanese inquired, with your own
wife or with some other old mani"
To which the English gentleman re
piled: mot quite necessarily" and ex.
planned that he preferred dancing with
girls, whereupon the Oriental com
ments:
What madly flirting nation they
are, these English! They fiirt until
they diet"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
lmpudence.

why did you chastise your son
for!"
"Impudence," replied Uncle Flop
sole. HE stood right up before folks
an said he was just as good a tango
dancer as l ami"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Child LABOR In Britain.

England and Wales still have thou
sands of child laborers between the
ages o. ten and fourteen in all the In
dustries carried on In the cities. Four
teen is the nominal minimum legal
limit practically everywhere in the
United States.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
CLAIMS sELF-DEFENsE.

Jesse Crabtree Held for Murder of
Arch Carpenter,
Knoxville.-Arch Carpenter died in
Hawkins county from gunshot wound
received at the hands of Jesse Crab
tree. The latter is in Jail, having
failed to make the bond required by
the magistrate. He claims that the
killing was accidental. Both lived in
what is called Poor Valley. OF five
killings in that county in about year
all have been with shotguns. The
pistol has almost entirely passed, due
to vigorous prosecutions of pistol tot
ers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Residence Robbed.

Trimble.-The residence of ]. w.
Doolin was entered by thieves, and
they took $3.50 in money and checks
and a gold watch. Simpsons dogs
from Dyersburg were sent for, but on
account of so many people being in
and out they did not take the trail
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
In the Ranks Of unreasonabIes.

Wasn't there something about a
promise to love, honor. and obey me
In that marriage ceremony" asked
Mr.. Meekton. my goodness, Leoni-
das! You are like some of those pol
iticians who never quit talking about
a party platform. "-Washingto Star
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
AvoidInc \ Peril.

Dobbs--No, sir, I've never yet felt
the craving for liquor.
Nobbs-You're a mighty lucky man.
How do you account for 1t?
Dobbs-Why, always take a drink
when rwant one.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
RuB.MY.IlsM

Win cure your rheumatism and all
kinds Of aches and pains--Neuralgia.
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts.
Old Sores, Burns. etc. Antiseptis
Anodyne. Price 25c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
DR.. oaden Resians.

Knoxville.-Dr. Robert M. Ogden,
who occupies the chair of psychology
at the University of Tennessee, has
rendered his resignation to accept the
same chair at the University of Kan.
sas
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
CHANCES on 3. & N. w.

Friendship. There has been a
"shake-up" on the B. & N. w. railway,
and some of the boys step up notch
higher. F. M. Hicks, the local agent,
has been given a position as auditor
for the road.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

Trezevant.--A large hay barn be-
longing to Edwin Croker, who lives
north of this city, was destroyed by
fire. The barn contained several tons
Of hay and the barn and hay were a
complete loss to Mr.. Croker.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Alternately props Dead.

Nashville.-W. T. Alternately, for
20 years one of the best known mer-
chants of Nashville, dropped dead
from heart trouble this afternoon af.
ter stepping from street car within
sight of his home.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Yea. Verify.

Apropos OF taxes easy to collect and
taxes hard to colleN, Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge said at tea in Cam
bridge:
Lots of men possess untold wealth
today. thanks to the income tax"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
whenever You Need q General Toaic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
esill Tonic is equally valuable as q
General Tonic because 1t contains the
we'll known tonic properties OF QUlNlNE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System so cens
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

through neglect or
overwork I get run
down and my appe-
tite is poor and I
have that weak, Lam
guild, always tired
feeling, ! get a bot
tie of Lydia e. Pink
hams Vege ia BILE
Compound, and it
builds me up, gives
me strength, and re-
Gfnrac mo IN varfank
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
A WONDERFUL CLUB.

A WONDERFUL CLUB.
Yes, have heard that the saloon
is the poor mans club 1t is a club
with peculiar advantages. 1t saves
the poor man from paying taxes by
keeping him everlastingly broke. 1t
shields him from the responsibility
of owning his home. 1t gives him
that peace OF mind known to the fell
low who don't know where he is 60
ing to live next Monday. 1t enables
DO per cent of the poor men who
are killed in factories to be killed.
1t Is wonderful club. 1t prepares
the poor mans body for typhoid and
pneumonia SO completely that he is
sure to die and thus he is kept from
gambling on his chances. 1t is a
merciful club, for 1t takes man to
the card table where he can be robbed
without being knocked down. 1t
cashes poor mans check on Sat
urday night, and this Is not all, for
1t relieves the poor mans thirst, and
If he has no thirst this great-hearted
club gives him one. 1t gives him free
lunch, and after that he will have
thirst enough for everybody in town.
All the advantages of this club are
not for the man. They go to the poor
mans family too. There is little
Johnnie who wanted to go through
school and become an engineer.
There is the little girl who wanted
to become a music teacher. But the
club knocks all that nonsense out of
their heads. 1t sends Johnnie to the
coal breakers and poor little Mary out
into the world where men prey on
their kind, and she falls by the way
side. Oh, it is great club.-Ex-C Con.
gresham Fred Lands of Indiana
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
INTERFERING WITH LIBERTY.

INTERFERING WITH LIBERTY.
Il do hereby order all places within
said district where intoxicating liquors
are sold or kept for sale, to be closed;
and do further hereby order all per-
sons to be excluded from such places,
and do hereby prohibit the purchase
or receiving, or the selling, giving away
or otherwise disposing of, or permit
ting of others to obtain possession Of
any intoxicating liquors of any kind
or in any quantity, in the district SO
above described"
Thus did Governor Ammons of Colo
RADIO, in proclamation issued June 5,
curtail the personal liberty of the peo-
pie living and doing business in the
northern Colorado strike district
some $40 square miles. The ruling ap-
plies not only to every coal camp, but
also to the railroad lines running
through the district. Not only is the
liberty to sell taken.away, but also the
liberty to give away or to obtain pos
session Of in any way any alcoholic
liquor of any kind In any quantity.
This proclamation was issued at the
request Of Major Symmonds, in COM
mand of the federal troops occupying
the district, and is to be in effect for
six months unless rescinded by the
governor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
a PROPERTY RIGHT.

A mans sobriety is property right.
The saloon is responsible If 1t destroys
that right. Even though the man him
pelf is to blame, as he certainly is, the
saloon is responsible.-The Advance
(CongD, Chicago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

ashville.-Chadwell Craft lost his
balance while walking over the Lewis
burg & Northern Railroad trestle at
Brentwood and fell IS feet, death be
ing instantaneous.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Goodyear Prices
It is Folly Today to Pay More

There exists now a new, compelling
reason for buying Goodyear tires. 1t re-
suits from War conditions.
These leading tires built of extra-fine
rubber, in the same way as always
selling today at June prices.
You will find today a very wide difference
betweeE. most tire prices and Goodyears.
Due to Quick Action
Early in August-when war began-the
worlds rubber markets seemed closed to US.
Rubber prices doubled almost over night,
abroad, and no way to bring it in. We like
others-in that panic--were forced to higher
prices. But we have since gone back to prices
we charged before the war, and this is how
we did it:
We had men in London and Singapore when
the war broke out. The larger part of the
worlds rubber supply comes through there.
I'VE cabled them to buy up the pick of the rub
Der. They bought-before the advance $780,
900 pounds of the finest rubber there.
Nearly all this is now on the way to us.
And it means practically all of the extra-grade
rubber obtainable abroad.
Today we have our own men in Colombo,
Singapore and Para Those are the worlds
chief sources of rubber So we are pretty well
assured Of constant supply, and our pick Of
the best that's produced.
We we're first on the ground. We were quick
est in action. AS result, we shall soon have in
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

neutrality-suspicious. Of the Sixth
floterial district held a convention at
Lafollette and nominated A. ]. Agee, a
young attorney Of Jacksboro, for the
legislature. He was unopposed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Daily Thought.

AS my life today has been deter.
mined by the way lived my yester.
day, so my tomorrow Is being deter.
mined by the way live today.-Ralph
Waldo Urine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Nearess Commits Suicide.

Selmer.-Alice Wylie, aged 40, a
highly respected colored woman, was
found hanging to tree at her home,
two miles north of town. Circum-
stances indicate deliberate. suicide.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Avoid Premature Hardening.

II we attempt to harden our chill.
dren during the periods of rapid
growth, the consequences may be dis
astrous. These periods Of rapid
growth are between the fourth and
the nth. the ninth and the tenth and
the thirteenth and the fifteenth years.
The writer quotes DR.. Alois Strasser.
who says that hardening is necessary.
but that, in addition to the age Of
the child, his constitutin should be
considered, and the surface covering
Of his bod. related to his weight.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
bird Of Threat.

my next-door neighbor sent word
to me to oil my lawn mower"
And did you do it,"
Yes; he said If didn't he'd bring
home a parrot bosom Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

of 1t we're used by the alchemists Of
the middle ages. The price is con-
stantly rising not by reason of specu-
lation, but because the more available
supply is being gradually exhausted.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
e,,,e. Old Sores. o.uer Remedies Won't cwa

The worst eases, no matter ofhow long standing,
are cured by the wonderful. old reliable DR..
rorser's Antiseptic Healing OIL II relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c. Soc. si.oo.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

Women are always ready to kiss and
make up-but they usually make w
before they kiss.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
WOMEN WHO ARE
ALWAYS TIRED
May Find Help in This
Letter.

Swan Creek, Mich. --"I cannot speak
too highly of your medicine. When
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Now Inferior Grades Cost Double
Be Careful Now

In Goodyears we pledge you the same grade
tire as always. And that grade won for Good
years the top place in Tiredom-the largest sale
in the world
And, for the time being, our prices are the
same as before the war. We shall try to keep
them there.
We accept no. excessive orders, but dealers
will be kept supplied. And we charge them,
until further notice, only ante-belum prices
That means that Goodyears the best
tires built are selling way below other tires.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04

health again. It is truly great bless
ing to women, and I cannot speak too
highly of 1t, I take pleasure in recon-
mending 1t to others. Mrs. ANNIE
CAMERON, RED, No. l, Swan Creek,
Michigan.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Tires at
Before-War Prices

storage an almost record supply of this extra
grade of rubber.
And we paid about June prices.
Now Inferior Grades Cost Double
About the only crude rubber available now
for many makers is inferior. In ordinary times,
the best tire makers refuse it. Much of it had
been rejected. But that "off rubber now sells
for much more than we paid for the best.
The results are these:
Tire prices in general are far in advance Of
. Goodyears. And many tire makers, short of
supplies, will be forced to use second-grade
rubber.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-04
Another Sufferer Relieved.

Hebron, Me. Before taking your
remedies l was all run down, discour-
aged and had female weakness. took
Lydia q. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and used the Sanative Wash, and
find today that l am an entirely new
woman, ready and willing to do my
Homework now, where before taking
your medicine it was a dread. try to
impress upon the minds of all ailing
women / meet the benefits they can
derive from your medicines. - Mrs.
CHARLES ROWE, R. F. D., No. l,
Hebron. Maine.
If You want special advice
write to Lydia Il. Pinkham Med
fcine Co., (cOnfidential) Lynn,
Mass. Your letter viii be opened,
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-24

THIELT Belgium, Nov % (Via The
Hague and London)-There are clear in
dications that General November" viii
take leading part in the operations
along the front by the User river Ten
days of cold wet weather have been fol-
lowed by three days of frost over the en-
tire territory outlined by the cities OF
Middelkerke, Thourout, Thielt, Roulers
and Ypres. Much of this region is COW
cred with stubble fields, over which there
is coating of ice, making it almost inn
passahle for man or beast. ....
The German troops arc Twins in the
ruins of two scores of villages and small
cities. They are becoming impatient at
the delay and are suffering from the icy
winds which penetrate the wlndowless
buildings in which they seek shelter. They
would prefer general attack to finish
the battle, but any such sudden move
ment is prevented by the inundation along
their front The water-covered territory
is now crusted with thin coating of ice,
which supports large colonies of hungry
sea gulls Thousands of lives have been
lost in this area without effecting any de-
cisive changes.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-24
General November Is Fighting on
Side of Allies Along the User

On the other side Of the inundated
country, safely entrenched behind frozen
dikes. stand the British, Belgian and
French guns The soldiers there. on ac-
count OF direct communication with
France and England, are well cared for
while the Germans are handicapped by
being obliged to requisition supplies from
the devastated country, where the popu-
lation Is dependent upon American
charity. The automobile supply system
of the Germans is working less satisfac-
torily, owing to the growing scarcity OF
gasoline. sgT,s-a a5
The. sGef1iaaias- are awaiting with great
hopes the arrival OF engineers, whose
duty it win be to find some means oi
crossing the inundated territory. but the
methods which are to be employed, II
decided upon, are being kept secret.
Meanwhile a strong second line of de-
Tense Is being prepared by the Germans
II runs from Courtrai to IngeImunster,
Wardamme, Oostoamp. Bruges and
Blankenberghe. Trenches are being con-
structed along this line and cannon are
being set up, to make ready for any
eventuality.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-24
Teuton SPA Collides with Danish
Steamer in Night in Ore
Sund.
ALSO GOES TO THE BOTTOM
Grew of Sixty Men Aboard Boat Lose
Their Lives.
NEARLY ALL ARE DROWNED
Two Rescued by AnRIOdane seri-
Ously Hurt and They Later
Succumb Co Their
Injuries.

DoNDoN, Nov. 2S.-The secretary of
the admiralty announces that the Ger
man submarine boat U-is. which was re-
ported off the north coast of Scotland
this morning, was rammed by a British
patrolling vessel and foundered.
The submarine boat us OF the Ger
man navy was built In 1912. II had a
cruising radius of 1900 miles and a
speed of fourteen knots above water and
eight knots submerged.
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company from Copenhagen says the
anish steamer Anglodane collided last
night in the ore sund with the German
torpedo boat destroyer S-19i. which
foundered.
Two German sailors. according to the
correspondent, were rescued by the
steamer seriously injured. but succumbed
to their injuries. The remainder OF the
crew of the destroyer were drowned.
The German torpedo boat destroyer
s-12I was built in 1903. II was $500
horsepower and had a speed OF twenty
eight knots. II carried a crew of about
sixty men.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-24
England and France
Have Violated the
London Declaration

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.--Charges by
Germany that England and France are
violating the declaration of London. pre-
viously presented by the Berlin foreign
office to Ambassador Gerard and rep
resentatives of other neutrals were pub
lished today from the embassy here. The
paper says Germany has thus far strictly
observed the declaration OF London and
has not changed its attitude despite "the
flagrant violations committed by It's ad-
yersaries." and adds:
However. the imperial government
must now study the question whether
II will be able TO continue to maintain
the above attitude. II the enemy powers
abide by the procedure observed by them
and IL the neutral powers allow such vio-
lations of the principles of neutrality TO
go on. to the deteriment OF German in
terests
THE imperial German government con-
siders II, therefore, of interest to learn
which position the neutral powers intend
to take toward the attitude adopted by
Great Britain and France contrary to
international law, and particularly
whether II is their intention to take
measures against the acts OF violence
committed on board their merchant ves-
sells against German subjects and Ger
man property"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-24
The Days
War NeWs

Germany accounts the battle in
Russian Poland as virtually won,
and is already estimating the ef-
feet upon future military opera
tions. An announcement from
the German general staff is to
the effect that a decision is at
hand and that conditions every
where are favorable from its point
OF view.
In Berlin IL is said the outcome
of the main battle with the Rus
SLAMS may decide not only that
phase OF the many sided war. but
the whole European struggle. A
decisive triumph in the east, Il is
pointed out. would free part Of
the German army engaged there
to assist the forces which are fac
ing the British, French and Bel
CLANS in the west.
Unofficial reports from Petro-
grad state that the Russians are
continuing their advance In East
Prussia and have captured Gum
binen. a fortified city. slxty-slx
miles from Koenigsberg. Accord
ing to all accounts the main battle.
between the Vistula and Warta
rivers is still in progress, and al
though the Germans are pressing
forward steadily, the Russian
army is still offering determined
resistance.
In the west, the fighting In Bel
guim, which has been slow for
several days on account of the
weather, has broken out with re-
newed ferocity at Ypres, with the
artillery playing the main part.
London suggests that this may be
the prelude to another German at
tempt to pierce the line as In the
past ons'aughts by German in
fantry have been preceded by
heavy artillery attacks.
The Turks were said to have
reached the Suez canal after hav-
ing defeated British forces.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-24

armies in the field find a great nart of
their food in France. Belgium and
Russia.
Money is plentiful IN Germany. The
war loan, which could not be forced on
Germany and was not-was expected 20
bring 1.OOo.oOo.ooO mark7. but instead It
brought 4,5OO.OOoOo Indeed many persons
who wished TO subscribe could not, as
they applied too late.
When l was In Berlin recently 7
wondered at the great life and great
animation on the streets and at the gem
eral aspect of the city, which was as
neat and we'll kept as ever I had read
in the newspapers that the town was I'm
a state of gloom and depression, but I
found all the cafes ana restaurants doing
a brisk business and the taxi cabs as
numerous as ever. II Is a truth that
some OF the smart restaurants are quiet
but they always are at this season.
Berlin Little Changed.
Il was astonished to see so many
healthy and strong looking men In the
streets, in spite OF the fact that millions
have been called to arms All this does
not look 10 me as though Germany could
be starved out or Obliged TO make peace.
am under the impression that the Eng
lish public has no knowledge OF the real
state OF affairs. ! wish them TO know
that In my opinion. and m that Of a great
many persons. who are not Germans.
that victory over the Tatherland is not
only impossible. but would De an un-
solvable financial Nd economic problem
70 any nation attempting IT,"