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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
WHAT MAKES GOOD HOSTESS
Ability to Entertain Lavishly 10 a
Very Small Part of Her
Qualifications.

A talent for originality is not suf-
ficient to make a good hostess-that
goes without saying. 1t is not the
mountebank who wins the genuine
praise of the initiated, but the real wit
who has the gift of magnetism-th
is, of sympathy with what is human
and lasting-and can touch the heart
of an audience. Is it not the drama
that can move to tears that remains
on the boards the longest? And is
it not the woman who loves her kind
who keeps their affection, who draws
people to her whether she is rich in
this worlds goods or fortune turns
its back and leaves her little resource
beyond her delightful personality?
Nine. Recamier received her friends
with the same grace in her shabby,
brick-foored little room-all that re-
verses allowed her-as when she had
queened it in her almost royal man.
sion In the Faubourg Saint-Germaine.
Nor did they gather less eagerly there
than in her beautiful home, because
she retained in her poverty the same
charm, the same qualities that had
made her the most sought woman in
Paris.
The essential thing to successful
entertaining Is that instructive knowl-
edge of and sympathy with human
nature which enables one to put peo-
pie at their ease and make them
happy.-From Novel Ways of Enter
tanning" by Florence Hall Winter
burn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
And the Preacher Mused.

A mother sent her little daughter
down to open the door and entertain
the minister, Mr.. Black, while she fin
ished dressing. When she appeared
the little kitten ran in ahead of her
and the tiny maiden jumped up and
down and screamed at the top Of
her voice: ''Oh, kitty, kitty, go out
quick"
The mother was Mortified, and said:
Daughter, what makes you act so?''
well, mother, dad said last night
that Mr.. Blacks sermons were enough
to make cat sick, and l don't want
mine sick"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Hero of War of 1912,

One hundred years ago Capt David
Porter, one of the naval heroes of the
War of 1872, was given great pop
ular ovation by the people Of Philadel-
phia. Ten days previously Captain
Porter had reached New York after
long and hazardous voyage from
Valparaiso, where on March %, he
had commanded the frigate Essex in
her gallant, but unsuccessful fight
against the British ships Phoebe and
Cherub, Upon their arrival in New
York, the surviving officers and mem
bers of the crew of the Essex were
given an enthusiastic welcome. From
New York Captain Porter proceeded
to Philadelphia, where another pop
ular ovation awaited him. On his ar.
rival in the suburbs of the city the
horses were taken from his carriage
and it was drawn to the hotel by the
populace.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
WOULD HAVE SUNDAYS DULL
British Member of Parliament Secs
Mistake in Nonobservance of
the Sabbath.

Il think Sunday ought to remain
what some people cali dull, said ].
Ramsay Macdonald, M. p, speaking
at Leicester. He appealed to religious
institutions to see that Sunday is not
secularized. People talked lot of
nonsense about the Scottish Sabbath,
and did not know what they were
talking about. If they were only
trained to appreciate the Scottish Sab
bath-it would take some amount of
training-they would not be sorry If
they had it.
All the talk about turning Sunday
into day of recreation was humbug
and dangerous. In trying to do 1t
they were beginning at the wrong end
of the stick. They should not sncrl-
flee the blessings they mad got.
He looked forward to the time when
everybody would have sufficient time
for recreation during the secular days
of the week. An enlightened demo.
cracy should value day of spiritual
rest SO much that their hands would
be lifted up against any man or move.
ment that desired to seculariZe the
Sunday.-London Chronicle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
PRIZE FOOD.
PaIatabIe, Economical, Nourlshing.


A Nebr. woman has outlined tho
prize food in few words, and that
from personal experience. She
writes:
after our long experience with
Grape-Nuts, cannot say enough IN
It's favor. We have used this food al
most continually for seven years.
1--WE sometimes tried other adver-
tised breakfast foods but we invariably
returned to Grape-Nuts as the most
palatable, economical and nourishing
of all.
when I quit tea and coffee and
began to use Postum and Grape-Nuts,
| was almost a nervous wreck. I was
so irritable l could not sleep nights,
had no interest in life.
AFTER using GrapeNuts a short
time began to improve and all these
ailments have disappeared and now
am well woman. My two children
have been almost raised ON Grape
Nuts, which they eat three times a
day
"They are pictures of health and
have never had the least symptom Of
stomach trouble, even through the
most severe siege of whooping cough
they could retain Grape-Nuts when all
else failed.
"Grape-Nuts food has saved doctor
bills, and has been, therefore. most
economical food for u.s."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read ''The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs There's Reason"
Ever read the above letters A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Bear Committed Suicide.

The big black bear, Bob" Of the
menagerie in Central park, New York
committed suicide in the presence Of
a large number of spectators few
days ago. Mr.. Snyder, the head keep
er, says that the animal recently
stopped taking food, and in other ways
showed signs of remorse at having
strangled his mate. The other morn
ing Bob climbed to the top Of the
rocky ledge in the rear of the der
and deliberately threw himself back
ward to the asphalt flooring below. q
distance of 20 feet. He broke his
neck and died in few minutes
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
A chIcaaoan. No Doubt.

Tickets" said the collector as he
opened the door of the car in which
sat man who looked as if he was an
chored to his seat. The man handed
over the pasteboard, which was duly
inspected. Then, looking around, the
collector said: "Is there another gen
tleman in the car"
NO"
rs that other portmanteau yours
then, too?"
"Other portmanteau?"
Eyes; on the floor there by the
other"
Those" said the traveller with dig
nifty, ARE my feet"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
No Help for Il.

At one Of the New York restaurants
willowy cabaret young person was
doing the latest steps. The room was
crowded, and most of the patrons
stood in order to get better view.
One old gentleman, Kentuckian, re-
manned in his chair, playing idly with
his glass, though the other members
of his party we're on tip-toe with in
terest Finally one of them, young
girl, caught the old gentleman's sleeve
and pulled 1t impatiently.
ooh, come on, MAORI" she said.
BE modern!"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
SPUR FARM LANDS

Many farmers are making a hard or
doubtful living on high-priced lands In
localities cursed with insect pests, or
floods, or drought, or weed plaques.
or other enemies to successful farm
ing. The end of each year finds time
and energy practically wasted-no
progress made. Spur Farm Lands
offer relief from these conditions.
The tenant on the high-priced lands
further east can make payment and
be master of his own acres here. Any
good farmer can pay for them from
the products thereof. The Spur Farm
Lands offer productive, virgin lands
easily cultivated-at low prices and
on easy terms. Splendid crops are
raised without irrigation. No boil
weevil ever known here. Altitude
1000 to 1900 feet.
Considering the reliable production
of these lands, prices are lowest in
Texas; new country, settling fast;
splendid climate, no malaria, chills or
ioNOA, 6oou ShuiCioo anu pCuOOlo'
We offer the homeseeker wide range
for selection and are selling direct
no commission to anyone. The pur-
chaser receives full value in his lands
in dealing direct with the owner as
opposed to paying a middleman sever
al dollars per acre.
Stock Farms and Small Ranch Tracts.
We also offer fine grazing tracts,
perfectly adapted to this purpose-one
section to flfty-at prices from $500
per acre up. Free illustrated booklet,
giving all particulars, on application
to Chas. A. Jones, Manager for s. M.
Swenson & Sons, Spur, Dickens Coun-
ty, Texas.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
tuberculosis LEGISLATION.

Legislation dealing with tubercu-
losis has been enacted in 48 states
and territories of the United States,
according to comprehensive bulletin
on this subject published by the Ma
tional Association for the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis. Only in
the states of Arizona, Idaho, Nevada,
Wyoming and Alaska has the subject
been given no legislative considera-
ton.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Was Looking for Il. Too.

81 say, my friend" called the motor
list to the farmer, as he drew up along.
side of the field. Pm looking for a
decent road to take me into Squiggles-
VILE" 'Im derned glad to hear It,"
replied the farmer. EFF We happen to
find it, stranger, send me Telegram
will ye?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
FELT HE HAD BEEN DECEIVED
Why Old Nose Insisted He Had q
Distinct Grievance Against
"Marse TomH

Economy has it's pains as well as
its pleasures" says a Washington
preacher, "if the experience of an old
darby of my acquaintance in Virginia
counts for anything.
"One spring, for some reason, old
Nose was going around town with a
face of dissatisfaction. When ques-
toned, he poured forth a voluble tale
of woe in these terms:
"'Marse Tom he come to me last fall
an he say, Nose, dey's gwine to be a
hard winter, so yo be keerful, an
save you wages fast an tight
can / believe Marse Tom, yassuh.
l believe him, an save, an save, an
when de winter come it amt got no
hardship, an dere was wild all dat
money jest thrown on my hands!'"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
1tfE2hlp { !.
$50 $50 81. NOTES
-IEJ
Conducted by the National Woman,
Christian Temperance Union.)
NOT ALL BEER ADVOCATES.


(From address by Miss Anna A. Cor
don, president of the National w. C. I.
u, before the senate Judiciary subcom-
mittee. May ID
One OF the speakers at the hearing
on April rs stated that all Germans
are drinkers. We are sorry our Ger
man friends do not know that many
hundreds Of German women In this
country are members of the Woman's
Christian Temperance union, and in
Germany we have splendid following
OF thousands Of total abstainers, band
ed together in national society of alb
staining women of Germany affiliated
with the Worlds Woman's Christian
Temperance union The white-ribbon.
ers of Germany have for their presi.
dent the great-grandniece of the gal
liant Gen. Won Butcher, who led the
allied forces with Wellington in the
famous battle of Waterloo.
We are surprised that our German
friends did not allude to the most con-
spicuous figure In the fatherland, EN-
peror Wilhelm, whose good advice to
the naval cadets to let alcohol alone
has everywhere been noted and COM
mended. Evidently the kaiser believes
as we do, that the naval defenders of
a great country must be total abstain
ers If they are to reach the necessary
degree of efficiency in service.
The gentleman also asserted that
Won Moltke was drinker. We know
that he was total abstainer. Won
Moltke said, Beer Is far more danger.
GUS to Germany than all the armies
of France" Our German friends
claimed that beer has great food value.
Germany's famous chemist and sci
enlist, Liebig. many years ago de-
clared There is more nourishment In
the amount of flour that can be held
on the blade of knife than there ia
in a quart of the best Bavarian beer"
All Germans do not agree with the
speaker that beer should not be
classed with alcoholic liquors. 1T 10
just this precious beer" writes DR..
Max Gruber, president Of the Royal
Institute of Hygiene at Munich,
which lowers the intellectual capacity
and willpower of thousands and thou
sands of people and makes them old
before their time, ruins stomach. liver,
heart, and brain; brings them into the
poorhouse and prison, hospital and
asylum, and early puts them under
the earth"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
A GOOD SHOWING.

The census figures for 1910 show
that for the whole country the average
number of prisoners committed to
penal institutions was 552 per 100000
population. The number committed
In prohibition Kansas was 1876 per 100,'
600. while In license Nebraska the
number was 4S5 per 100000. In the av-
erage commitments per 100000 fol-
every state in the Union, only two 9th,
or states are hover than Kansas
North Carolina and North Dakota
both prohibition states.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
eermany's Care Of It's Babies.

OF late years there has developed
in Germany, and especially in Sax
ony, a theory that the COW. and not
the milk, should be the subject Of
first care. Germany is proud, not only
OF its high birth rate, but Of its grow
ing ability to make the births effective
by caring for the infants through the
period Of greatest mortality. Proper
nourishment is recognized as the
largest factor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
BOGUS ARGUMENT.

From Noah down, men have used
and abused intoxicants, but that sig
miles nothing whatever. From Noah
down, men have done all sorts of fool
things, and as to some Of the things
have gradually learned that they were
follies and so eschewed them. George
Washington drank rum before break
fast There is no more reason for
sticking to Georges rum than for cup
ping and bleeding patients for every
illness. That NORMAL human nature
does not need alcohol we know from
the millions of men and women who
do without it-and female human ma
ture has always been able to subsist
without getting drunk. The histori-
cal argument Is bogus. The moder-
ate drinker need not be considered
at all; for II man is truly moder-
ate drinker, alcohol is Of such slight
account to him that its presence or
absence can make no difference
Saturday Evening Post.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Advice on Pasteurization.

The Bureau of Animal Husbandry
at Washington has issued a mono
graph dealing with the cost of pas
teurization from an engineering point
of view. 1t contains desirable infor.
nation for proprietors of creameries
and milk plants and for designers and
manufacturers of pasteurizing appa.
ratus.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
For Tired Nerves.

Plenty of sleep and plenty of fresh
air will do all the necessary doctoring
for the tired nerves. Old Mother Ma
ture is very kind to her children un-
less they fly in her face. For disobe-
dience to her she metes out severe
punishment, but to her obedient
daughters she is the best of nurses.
And sleep and oxygen will freshen w
and rejuvenate the tired body.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
HOW To Give Ouinine To Children

FEBRILINE is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. II Tasteless Syrup, pleas
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach.
Children take ii and never know it Is Quinine
Also especially adapted 20 adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nsuseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try
It the next time you need Quinine for any pur-
pose. Ask for a-ounce original package. The
name FEBRILINE is blown in bottle. as cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Rreakinn IL tsentIv-

Said the little boy who stood at the
door Of the spinster, would you kind
ly let me get my arrow, madam? 1t
has fallen in your garden"
Certainly, my little man. But do
you know exactly where it fe1l?"
"Yes-in-the side of your cat"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Women Organize In Egypt.

Cairo has now a woman's educa-
tional union 1t was established under
the patronage of the mother of the
Khedive. 1t will promote female edu-
cation, provide lectures for women
and publish a woman's magazine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
PROSPERITY A-PLENTY.

'No place for the calamity bowler"
says former Lieutenant Governor New.
lands. speaking of temperance In
North Carolina. "The state Is enjoy
ing the greatest prosperity In every
line Of business It has ever known.
If Coxeys army ever crosses its Dor
ders 1t will get no further. Manufac-
turers and farmers in North Carolina
need men to turn out their products
and to help harvest their crops. There
Is no excuse for single one being
idle when every opportunity is pre-
scented and inducement held out to la.
borers, both skilled and unskilled. We
are going to have bumper crops in the
state this year, and the people are will
ing to pay good wages for help. be-
cause they have the money to do So
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
eRuBAckER,s OBJECTION.

Jesus made wine" So he did
made it out of water-just water.
nothing else. And when our big brew
ers make their beer out of the same
fngredient-and nothing else-they
may put my picture and my signature
on every bottle. But as long as they
put in cedar shavings and cannabis in
dica blossoms and acetic ether and
eulphuric acid they can't use my pic
ture. But my friend says SO per cent
OF beer is water. That's true, and II
the 90 per cent of water could be
drawn off SO men couldn't make you
drink what's left--Wm. A. Brubacker
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
IN SUCH PAIN
WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything UntilRe-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Florence, So. Dakota. -"I used to DO
very sick every month with bearing

down p alns a nd
backache, an d h ID
h e ada CHI e a good
deal of the time and
very little appetite.
The pains were so
bad that / used to
sit right down on the
floor and cry, be-
cause it hurt me so
and I could not do
any work at those
times, An old wo-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Best Work Of Bees.

Bees are regarded as more valuable
for their work in aiding pollination of
fruit trees and many crops than for
the production of honey and beeswax
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
RuB.MY.IlsM

Will cure your rheumatism and all
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antiseptic
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Spare the Rod.

Little Clarence-Pa, that man 60
ing yonder can't hear it thunder.
Mr. Callipers-Is he deaf?
Little Clarence-No, sir; it isn't
laundering Christian Register.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Keep Strawberries Cool.

Keep the fruit of strawberries cool
until the time to use or market them.
Never pick berries for market wher
they are wet.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
EAS.JT

A PRESCRIPTION prepared especially
for the immediate relief Of all kinds of
Headaches, Neuralgia, Nervousness, Ma
larial and Rheumatic Pains. Absolutely
GUARANTEED. Money back if you
want 1t. Contains NO OPIATE. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Home.

This is the true nature of home-it
is the place Of peace; the shelter not
only from all injury, but from all tar
TOR, doubt and divisiop.--Ruskin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Piles Cured In 6 TO Il DAYS

Your druggist will refund money IL PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF Itching.
Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles In to IL days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Our LANGUAGE.

Hello, Kitty! Anything going on
here now?"
yes; lot Of things coming off this
week"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Her AdNantaue.

SIS that his wife? HIN! She's not
very distinguished"
mo, but very easy to distinguish y
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31

you are man of one idea"
AT that, I've got you beaten, one
to nothing"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Cure. Old Sores, Other Remedies Won, Cure.

The worst cases. no matter ofhow long standing.
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. II relieves
Paia and Heals at the same time. a5c. Soc. s1.00.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
INTERNATIONAL
SS lUJNDAISCHOOL
LESSON

lBy e. Q. SELLERS, Director Of Evening
Department, The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago.)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
Mak. Innn.Ilued liorse,

Regularity of feeding and work
makes long,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31
IMMIGRANT "a Mnthers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31

GOLDEN TEXT-'Rejoice greatly, o
daughter Of Zion shout. o daughter OF
Jerusalem. because thy king cometh unto
thee" Zech. $50 r. ".
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-07-31

(From address by Miss Anna A. Cor
don, president of the National W. c. I.
u, before the senate Judiciary subcom-
mittee, May ID
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-21
FLEET
H0VERING NEAR
NEW YORK PORT
Wireless Operator Here Obtains
Evidence That Six Cruisers
Patrol Coast.

That six British cruisers are lying
within a few hundred miles Of New
York harbor watching keenly for any
belligerant German vessels that may
be a menace to British shipping is
the information discovered by an
operator of local wireless station.
One Of these cruisers Is a hagshin
which arrived two days ago and Is
equipped with an exceptionally high
powered wireless outfit. Her calls can
be heard a long distance and com
pletely drown out all other signals.
The flagship is constantly sending
orders in code to her sister ships.
The local wireless operator declares
that he has heard the interchange of
messages and that it appears the
vessels are watching the New York
harbor very closely. hoping to catch
some prizes.
According TO the code they use the
ships call themselves the lib, HA.
DIN. DIN. cN and DIX. II is thought
that the HA may be the British
cruiser Essex.
The operator caught this message
flashed from the flagship to the HA:
That will be one each for the HA
and en-. Take them to the nearest
port to you
Last night a passenger vessel near
ing New York harbor under Austrian
coiors sent out code messages only
during the time the British flagship
was sending its own messages. It
seemed as if the liner was tryiRg TO
whisper" her messag es to shore Of
ficials without the cruiser hearing.