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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
PELLAoRA CASES FOUND.
County officer Discovers AZ Cases In
Oae Community.

SVdUty SEItSSE 1IoSVVEIo TC SdSCN W.
oae Community.
Notwithstanding sanitary
survey of a portion of the Tenth civil
district, DR.. B. G. Tucker made the
alarming announcement that in an in
vestigation of 25S families in the I'm
ion Hill section of the district AZ &C.
tuai cases and eight suspicious cases
of pellagra had been discovered. The
survey has been going on for some
time.
The number of cases mentioned are
embraced In total population Of L.
157, and this gives an infection of near
ly per cent, and taking In the sus-
picious cases the percentage of infec-
ton is still higher. AS some of the
positive cases are In the last stages
of the dreaded disease, 1t is quite evil
dent that pellagra has existed in that
hill country for some time, verifying
the suspicion of the county health Of
ficer.
DIR. Tucker thinks that there is 9TH
er infection in the county, but Is es-
topped from further investigation
where even the survey has been under
way for lack of funds. 1t was found
that in the homes where the disease
existed the food was poor and badly
prepared. An additional discovery
was that wherever one case existed
there were other Immediately in that
locality, in no cases there being isolat-
/ ed patients. In some instances whole
families were found to be infected.
The survey of Dr. Tucker includes
the inspection of the water and food
supply, the sanitary condition Of the
premises and was even carried to the
sanitation of the individual persons in
the territory gone over.
OF the forty-two infected cases, sew
enteen are males and twenty-five fe-
males. All are white, but the major
portion of the section Investigated is
comprised of white people.
As to the water supply, there were
ten cisterns, 218 wells and 179 springs.
In the infected district there we're 292
closets, but In IS cases there were no
such conveniences. In personal n.y.
giene 14S cases were reported good,
1T fair and 50 poor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
TvpouraphjcaI Error.

A young man dining in a restaurant
one day ordered some noodle soup,
and while eating it came across a
needle. Immediately upon the discov-
cry he called the waiter over and said,
Look here, waiter, found this here
needle in my SOUP
The waiter, with a surprised look,
glanced at the needle and then picked
up the menu card, looked up and
down the printed columns moment,
then a broad smile crept over his face
and he exclaimed: "You see, sab.
dat-dat am jest typographical err
ror-dat-dat should am bin noodle. "
National Food Magazine,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Negro Soldiers Arrested.

Two members of negro company
OF the national guard, state of Tonnes
see, are in jail and Lieut.. Fay Brabson,
U. s. A., is making thorough inves-
tigation Of the trouble that arose be-
tween Patrolman John Newman of the
Jackson police force and members of
the company at the camp, when the
policeman's revolver was taken from
him and he was elected from the camp
by some Of the negro troopers.
Company G, N. g., s. T., composed
Of "a Nashville negroes, is holding its
annual encampment at the West Ten
nessee Fair Grounds, under orders of
Adjutant- General Frank Maloney Of
the staff of Gov. B. w. Hooper.
Early in the night lieutenant Of
the company was arrested near the N,
G. & st. L. depot by policemen on the
charge Of carrying pistol. The gun
was not concealed, but was loaded. The
negro claimed that he had right to
carry the gun. He was locked up by
the officers. Later In the night, when
Patrolman Newman on his beat en-
tered the negro camp, he was accosted
by one of the troopers, who asked him
about the arrest of the negro officer.
He knew nothing about 1t, but several
members of the company caught hold
of him and elected him from the camp
after taking his revolver. The matter
was reported to the sheriff and police
headquarters. Sam Alexander, one of
the negroes who helped eject the po-
liceman, was arrested and is now in
jail with Alonzo Bowman, the lieuten.
ant who was arrested.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
TRANSFORMATION.

II really. for once, the entire civil.
lized race of mankind should abstain
from alcohol for 80 years, 80 that a
completely sound generation could
come into existence, there would re-
suit a transformation. a raising OF
the whole culture level, a heighten.
ing of the happiness and welfare Of
men, which could easily be placed be.
side the greatest historical reforma-
lions and revolutions of which we
know anything. Prof. Wilhelm Wey
gandt of Wurzburg.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
JOHN HARLEYcoRN DESTROYS.

John Barleycorn ruins weaklings;
but with them, the worst we breed,
am not here concerned. My concern
is that 1t is so many Of the best we
breed whom John Barleycorn de-
stroys. And the reason why these
best are destroyed is because John
Barleycorn stands on every highway
and byway accessible, law-protected.
It is just those the good fellows, the
worthwhile, the fellows with the weak
ness of too much strength, too much
spirit. too much fire and flame Of fine
devilishness, that he solicits and
ruins. With John Barleycorn
out of the way, these daring ones
would still be born; and they would
do things instead Of perishing. -JacF
London.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
surname Test Of Friendship.

An invitation to breakfast was, In
Macaulay's opinion, one Of the gu
preme tests of friendship. You invite
a man to dinner" he wrote to Mrs.
Harriet Beecher Stowe, because you
must invite him, because you are &C.
quainted with his grandfather, or be-
cause you wish to see him. You may
be sure If you are invited to breakfast
that there is something agreeable
about you"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
riIlaI soIlcItude.

when | was your age" said Mr.
Dustin Stax, Il did not stay out and
dance all night as you do"
II know it, replied his sociable son
And I'm mighty sorry about it. That's
why I'm trying to get you to come
along and make up for some OF the
chances you've missed"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
lNcoNslsTEnT.

In certain city recently the saloon
advocates had parade. The man
ayers ruled that no intoxicated men be
permitted to march. and called on the
police to see that the order was en-
forced. A curious situation, indeed!
who before ever heard Of a parade
whose leaders appealed to the police
for protection from Its product?'
asked one OF the city ministers. who
ever heard of a parade that refused a
place in line for It's finished products"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
All Imported.
Is this caviare imported?"
"Oh, yes, madame, oh, yes"


"Oh, yes, madame, oh, yes"
Let me see the label"
THE label? All, madame, the label
is print in zeesa country Nobody eat
re label. What ISIS re use to import
"Oh, very well, don't care for i'm
ported cayiare myself prefer the
home kind"
"Ah, madame, we have all ne kinds.
We have re imported caviare from
Sandusky, re imported Swiss cheese
from Milwaukee, re imported limburg
from Oneida, re imported sauerkraut
from Chicago, re imported champagne
from California, and re Boston beans
Eat zey baked in New York. Anysing
in re imported line zat you weesh,
madame. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
ELrxIR BABEK WORTH IT'S WEIGHT

IN UOLD IN THE FHILlFFINES.
I contracted malaria in 1895, and after O
years. fruitless treatment by a prominent
Washington physician, your Elixir Babek
entirely cured me. On arriving here came
down with tropical malariar-the worst form
and sent home for Babek. Again II
proved its value--It Is worth it's weight in
Gold here. Brasie o'Hagan, Troop E, 9th
u. 8. Cavalry, Balayan, Philippines.
Elixir Babek, so cents, all druggists or by
Parcels Post prepaid, from Kloczewski d Co.,
Washington, D. Q.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

Milan.--The large barn of Moody
Gately, a well known farmer and stock.
man, was destroyed by fire two miles
north OF here. Three fine jacks, one
stallion and a lot of feedstuff was con,
sumed by the flames
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Fair Opens.

Humboldt.-Great preparations are
being made for the sixth annual meet
ing of the Humboldt Tri-County Fair
association. Already a large number
of race horses are here and entries
have been made for the different show
rings by the leading horsemen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
A Grateful Parent.

How do you like your new son-in-
law"
I'm reconciled to him." replied Mr..
Cumrox, even II he Is duke. I'm
thankful Glayds Ann didn't marry
somebody that 'ud compel me to make
bow to my own daughter an call her
your majesty"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Encouraainn.

did you catch any fish," asked the
woman who is always encouraging.
Not one" replied her husband. I'VE
got couple of nibbles and then there
was nothing doing all day."
well, even IL you didn't catch any
I'll bet you gave them an awful scare. =
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
FIrs First Guns.

According to official announcements
from democratic and republican head
quarters, Rye will open his campaign
Mt Camden at o'clock Thursday, Sep
TENDER II, while Hooper will speak in
Memphis on the night of the same day.
No other Rye appointments will be
announced. Hooper will speak at
Alamo Sept. Is and at Mckenzie Sept.
10th.
According to present indications,
Camden will give Rye great recep-
ton. Plans for this greeting have
been under way for the past several
weeks. A special train will be char
tered by Nashville admirers of the
democratic nominee to carry several
hundred from here to the speaking.
One thousand from Paris will probably
attend the speaking also, according to
democrats here, and the total attend
ance will be several thousand, 1t is
said, because of the central location Of
Camden and the popularity Of Rye in
that section.
Hooper will go to Knoxville for a
conference with several prominent re-
publican leaders. Differences In East
Tennessee and the sulking attitude Of
tho Bull Moose contingent are said to
be worrying the governor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Much Bidder

DO you see that girl in the fade
away costume?"
Il can't keep my eyes off her."
Il used to know her when she was a
shy little maid always saying, I
dissent do this and I dassen't do
that"
"Well?"
Il was just wondering if there was
anything she wouldn't dare to do now"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
How To Give OulnIne To ChiIdren

FRBR-LINE is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. II 10 a Tasteless Syrup. pleas
ant TO take and does not disturb the stomach.
Children take II and never know il is Quinins.
Also especially adapted TO adults who cannot
take ordinary Ouinine. Does not nauseate NOT
cause nervousness nor ringing In the head. Try
Il the next time you need ouinine for any pur-
pose. Ask for a-ounce original package. The
name FEBRIL1NR Is blown In bottle. as cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Many Visit Farm Train.

Atwood. The Agricultural Spe.
cial," in charge Of Hon. T. F. Peck, ar
rived here, staying about an hour and
a half. Interest was shown by the
farmers and business men, there be
ing about 1000 people present.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Mo. SIx.SIxTY-SIx

This is prescription prepared es.
pecially for Malaria or chills and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and il taken then as tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
School Contract Let.

Rives.-H. F. Doyle of Cotton Plant,
Ark. secured the contract for the erec-
ton of the $4,000 school building to
be located at Rives. 1t is hoped to
have the building completed by Jan.
uary /.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Republicans Meet.

The Second district republican con.
xressional committee met and reor.
ganized. DR.. f. A. McClintock OF
Campbell county was reelected chair
man. Plans were made for the ap-
preaching campaign.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

The value of the total production of
coal in 1911 was s625,s10,113. of which
$179,952,415 is credited to the Pennsyl-
vania anthracite production.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Nav Buy Thousand Bales.

The cotton situation in Middle Ten.
nessee and Northern Alabama will be
relieved by the adoption of the bale
a-man"t movement by the commercial,
organizations of Nashville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
BAD BUSINESS.

l look upon the liquor trafIic as
grossly immoral, causing more evil
than anything else in this country,
and think the federal government
ought not to derive revenue from the
retail of intoxicating drinks Henry
Wilson. in the U. s. Senate, May ~
1862.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Msmphis Firm Charters.

The Ingram Furniture company OF
Memphis was granted charter by
Secretary of State Sneed. The COM
pany has capital of $4,000. The in
corporators are William Ingram, ]. A.
Craven, H. A. Ingram. J. C. Ingram
and ]. d. Martin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Candidate Named.

George A. Prather Of Ramer, chair
man of the McNairy county court. was
nominated as the candidate for repre-
sentative by the McNairy county demo
cratic executive committee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Cleanses the Mounds.

For injuries from rusty nails or any
other external hurts, apply Hanford's
Balsam. 1t should kill any germs.
cleanse the wound and remove sore
ness. Then quick healing will follow.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
EAs.IT

A NEW and ABSOLUTELY GUARAN-
TEED PRESCRIPTION for all forms Of
Headache. Collie, Cramps, or Indigestion
Pains. Relief Guaranteed in fifteen to
thirty minutes. Money back il you want
1t. Absolutely no risk. Contains NO
OPIATE. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
SONG and Politics.

A quartet composed of Big Sandy
talent will tour West Tennessee with
Hon. J. #. Courtney, who will make
all the towns of this section, speaking
In Hooper's interest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL. TELL YOU
Try Murine Eyc Kennedy for Red, Weak, Watery
inse sye e' oomiors Wnts Tor book Of the 7ya
~ mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., chicago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Only One "BRoMo QUININE"

To get the genuine, call for full name. LAxA-
TIVE BRoMO QUININE. Look for signature Of
3. w. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. Stops
cough and headache. and works on cold. 7sa
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

Natural Explanation.
People always prefer blends"
Now, you couldn't expect brunettes
to have fair show, could your"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

More women might be able to save
money II the dry goods stores would
cease having bargain sales.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
THAT Dark Brown Taste.

Yeast--They say that dark brown is
to be one of the fashionable shades
next fall
Crimsonbeak-Well. can't say like
that taste.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

Men don't understand women"
says pessimist; IF they did the
women would have to do all the chas-
ing"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Gone But Not Forgotten.

Gay Paree."
Might life in Berlin"
"Merrie England"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

For chronic pain In the back apply
Hanford's Balsam. Rub it on and rub
It in thoroughly. Adv. :.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

1t takes a minded woman to
hold her tongue.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
aAIN pEsIRARLE SUBJECTS.

II you educate the people to alb
stain from alcohol, / shall gain
healthy and sensible subjects Kaiser
Wilhelm.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Sweets,

"She is dearer to me than ever"
Keeping up with the price OF sugar,
eh ?"-Houston Post.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

Better than a plaster-Hanford' .
Balsam when thoroughly applied. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

Hanford's Balsam. Economy In
large sizes. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18
Importsn, 10 Motners

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle oil
CASTORIA. a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
Signature pss'. % q I18AZzN
In Use For Over 80 Years,
Children Cry for Fletchers Castoria
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-18

Some fools would rather lose friend
than an argument.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-22

4 As the excitement and furry always
attendant on the openings, both in the
| spring and in the autumn. of the new
seasons fashions die down, n very sat
| isfactOry silhouette is evolved for our ap-
prevail
The skirts arc short. There are few
slashes The waistline is not sharply
| defined. The hips are generally eXag-
Gerated with drapery, panniers or tunics.
The bodice is still loose, but there is a
tendency toward the fitting basque, which
may or may not develop.
| There is an interesting historic aspect
| to the styles of the moment. The dress
of the women OF the court Of Louis XIV
and Louis XVI is called on; panniers and
! fichus and tight bodices come from that
time. and perhaps the cOiffure, which ex-
poses the forehead and part of the ears.
| is also reminiscent of those days
The Directoire period has given us
some details-the waistcoat and the long
sleeves that flare over the hand are
some of the details of that period that
we have seen fit to copy. So are the
striped fabrics that we make use of.
Louis Philippe and the second French
] empire are both responsible for other de-
tails. Witness the bustle-like drapery
and the rumors of hoops. the long, jersey
like outline Of the waist and the odd
mantles and dolmans that are made sUr
evening wraps.
We still hear something Of the Orient
not much. But Turkish skirts. trouser-
A., like in appearance-an appearance that
Is produced by the clever manipulation
| of gathers-were seen at the recent
French openings. And perhaps the East
can be held responsible for our lavish
use of beads and color.
Then there is a decided suggestion Of
Greece-the Greece Of the ancients-in
the sleeveless evening gowns, in our use
OF canoes and in some OF the draped
bodices that are still shown.
1t is to the credit of the great de-
signers that they have been able to make
anything tangible, wearable, and attrac-
tive out of the many influences that have
been at work. The dissatisfaction on the
part Of the buyers expressed at the
spring styles is not remarkable. It is
remarkable that there has been no more
dissatisfaction than there has been.
Two Sensations.
The time has gone by when the big
French dressmakers could. II they would,
ignore the American public. American
money is essential to French prosperity,
so far as the dressmakers are concerned.
So they have begun to bid for American
trade. and whether the tactics they are
now using will help them or hurt them,
| Il is too soon 10. tell.
Paquin is one of the designers who has
startled the dressmaking world and
Poiret is the other.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-22

| Paquin for the last three weeks has
been giving Americans n chance. for the
prize of seat at the opera, to see at
a fashionable hotel in several cities all
| the spring PaQuiu models.
OF course. this action on Paquins part
attracted attention and a good deal of
criticism. Many of the buyers in Paris,
hearing of the coming showing of Paquin
costumes IN America, boycotted the
house. Paquin. it seemed to- them. had
committed a breach of trade etiquette.
II was the privilege of the buyer to show.
through the house he represented. the
models of the French dressmakers TO the
American public.
On the other hand. the American wom-
an is interested IN this chance to see all
the models of a French dressmaker with
out trusting to the taste and discrimina-
ton OF a buyer to choose from them for
her.
Undoubtedly the houses here that have
not boycotted Faquin will do a big busi-
ness in her models. For no one could
buy direct from Nine. Joire, Nine.
PaGuins sister-in-law, who engineered
the Exposition dart" as the Paquin
clothes show was called. Paquin ex-
planned before the exposition began that
it would be necessary to order duplicates
of the models from American dealers.
Paul Poiret, perhaps lamenting his
popularity last autumn, when the min
aret tunic spread his fame. did the sec
ond startling thing. And in France this
was considered quite as startling as
Paquin's innovation.
Poiret had silks manufactured in
America according to his designs. and
he used these American-made silks in
many of the clothes he exhibited at his
spring openings He used these silks
for dresses. hats, and wraps.
Details of the Newest Frocks.
One of the details of the new fashions
that have been well worked out Is the
collar Perhaps the reason II can be
called well worked out is that so many
different sorts of collars are used at
the moment
One charming French model designed
by Poiret shows a collar in a rather new
form. The frock is made of blue and
red printed silk. There is a collar which
looks as IL 1t had started out to be a
sailor collar, but which turns out to be
the back of the blouse and meets In front
in a tie at the neck and belt at the
waist. A little knot Of the same silk
finishes the three-quarter length sleeves.
There is a low, fiaring collar OF white
lower than most of the new ones. and
flaring In a delightful line.
The skirt of this frock. by the way. is
noticeable because of its simplicity. While
other frocks are exhibiting the charms