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that was grown in Monroe Coun- ty and I we'll remember that the staple and character was of a very desirable kind and sought after by all the buyers but for the past seven or eight years Monroe county has let her cotton seed deterio1ate or have been in- duced from one cause or another to plant a very short staple variety. principally upon the plea that the short lint variety would make phenomenal yield of lint per acre, until they are now raising a cotton that meets with poor demand in the Helena,
 Memphis or other markets.
 am firmly of opinion that it would be the best possible in- vestment they could make, to sell their seed to the Oil Mills while the price is above $40 and buy good seed at $75 or $8O per ton for planting. There are two varieties, the Polk and Express which have been bred to mature early and are as heavy yielders in lint as any ever planted and both have the advanta ge of mak-
The Brinkley argus., 1915-12-17
Among the Churches
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

J. A. Cultum of Memphis will preach at the Christian Church here Sunday at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
 Sunday school and Communion at 9:45 a. m. every Sunday.
 Bible study Wednesday even. ing at z o'clock.
 Public is cordially invited to attend all services.
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THE GIFTS FOR MOTHER

Tho gladdest hour of Christmas day, The time the hearts are lightest An every care Is chased away An all the smiles are brightest. Is when the family, young an old, From dad to little brother, With all the love that hearts can hoid come bringing gifts to mother. We keep her presents till the last An then when she sits rocking. An all the other gifts are passed, We go an get her stocking. We gather round her easy chair, First one an then the other Steps up an says: Well l declare! Here's something else for mother!" An with each present goes kiss, An all is still an quiet When mother murmurs: What Is thasf An hastens to unite 1t. Then everybody wildly cheers An shouts for perfect gladness, An mother eyes are moist with tears, But ..vt the tears of sadness Oh, here's a scene that gold can't buy, Or stage in imitation, The smiling face, the glistening eye Of loves own celebration. And with each jolly Christmas day We pray to know another When we shall meet the self-same way And bring our gifts to mother.
 Detroit Free Pres.
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AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Preaching at HOO a. m. Preaching at ID. m.
 Woman's Missionary Meeting Monday at 2::30 D. m.
 Prayer Meeting on Wednesday night.
 Choir Practice Thursday even- ing.
 If you are a member of this church you ought to attend all these services. If you are not 8 member you are cordially invited to attend and worship with us.
 Strangers welcomed.
 w. T. Thurman. Pastor.
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M. E. CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Preaching at II a. m. and z D. m Morning theme Christ Like. ness.
 Evening theme Prophecies Fulfilled"
 Every one is most cordially in- vited to attend these services.
 Jas. B. Evans, Pastor.
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AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH

AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Preaching 1O:45 m. $. I. r. U. 6:30 D. m. Preaching 7:3O D. m. W. M. U. Monday 300 D. m. Prayer Meeting We'd
 nesday night 7:3Op. m.
 James Henry Coleman, Pastor.
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To Drive Out Malaria

-------7----~- 10 Drive Out Malaria ZZ
 And Build Up The System Take the old Standard GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking, as the formula is printed on every label, showing it is Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron builds up the system. 50 cents
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
Business Goes Where Il Can
Get the Best Freight Rate

On the other
build
No would n o ing the
delivery OF his competitor get hs goods his thar
exactly to
competitors furnish delivery
rails
England. Germany United
The British and German merchants each have
The and
depend a or
Which
circumstances the American
n marine
in
and serving
For purpose
time Of shall need auxliares
fleet of built they
time OF The be
nishe with coal provisions and supplies They
sufficient supplies enable
And
Z o IA pr for them
to to
navy had to take
anything could Wo
flying the American flag supply the
auxiiaries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06

"'''' '7F"EI"I"H "F TT 'VIIIEH'F'" n "F''1'I
result OF the war that IL devastating and
laying waste the continent OF Europe aud
temporarily paralysing III. economic forces
OF the Eastern hemisphere
Acceptance OF this opportunity means
permanent prosperity AZ home and service
abroad Il means that tho United Statees
Viii rise to the topmont peak OF commercial
success. spreading Its moral and material In.
fincnce turnout the world II means that
the products OF our farms our mines and
our factories will be distributed 10 tho wait.
Ina markets OF the world. WIN We accept
the opportunity
The excellent business conditions now
prevailing will continue and improve only
To the extent that We maintain and expand
our foreign trade along the lines OF stability
a nd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
12Lzc Silkoline at Sc Yard

SC yard for this nice quality silkoIine, 30 ins.
wide; : neat floral designs and coorings; suit
able for comfort coverings and draperles.-Thlrd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06

that ending exports
1871 exports month
August 1915 1877 greater than the August
1914.
Our Industries running full a
surplus products The prosperity
What will happen when
dominate tho
which available practically untouched.
STABILIZE.
The of are
before
one
depend ships Britain Germany
commercial
merchants both in service
chants
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
Our Exports Exceed Three
Billions for Eirst Time

When the European broke
nation OF exchange diAocaion
s,oppage Of Following this
confidence resumption
foreign countries have stimulated
nations history
IsRs In value Tor Izmonth period Tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
Wonen's Silk
Vests, $1.15

VERY good value is Of
Y fcred in these pure
silk Vests OF white or
pink. with crochet top
drawn with ribbon. Sizes
80 to ~. priced at S1.15.
basement Salesroom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
Children's
FUR SETS
S1.95

ONE OF these pretty Fur Sets
~ Is a gift that would delight
the heart of a little girl. Made
up in
white sheep Tan Cat
Gray or Natural coney
Natural Rabbit
The Scarfs are satin.lined and
the Mpffs are finished with ami.
NAL head. ribbon or purse.
They are especially designed
for little girls from to 8 years
Of age.
Attractive values at S1.o5
For girls from 4 TO ~ years
are Fur Sets in White Tibet,
White Angora, Natural Coney,
Tan Cat. Squirrel. Muskrat,
Moufflon and iceland Fox.
priced from $3.50 to $3.50.
basement SaIesroon,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
UNCLE SAM MUST
BUILD FLEET TO
+. GET WORLD TRADE

We Must Garry Our Own Goods to the -Four Corners of
the Earth, Incidentally Keeping at Home Three
Hundred Million Dollars Year Now Paid
to Foreign Steamship Owners-Article
by the Governments Representa-
tive in The Stars World
Supremacy Symposium
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
zoe to 35c Wash Goods 1Oc

1000 yards Of Wash ooods--an assorted lot o
plain and fancy Poplins, Sierra Silks. soiesette'
and sateens, and other weaves--Lower MAR
Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
BY WILLIAM GIBBS MADoo
Secretary OF the United states Tressur,

(whas the American
which
@ founder OF the Great Northern railway system the
ton partly special article Today the
views William Gibbs MeAdoo Of United
uy President Wilson'S cabinet copyrighted article written
peeaiy for The star.-Edisor1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
Children's
Millinery

NHILDREN ) Corduroy
~ Tams in stripe CT
fects. 45c.
Children's Knitted Hoods
in white, cardinal and navy,
SOC and 95c.
Childrcn's Hats in tail
ored styles and tasteful
trimmed effects for best
wear, Csc and S1.95.
--Basemeut Salcsroom.
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Ribbon Novelties
for Gifts

LlJkE N-S II a =
~ bows in plain oolors,
stripes, checks and plaids,
amply large and full,
priced at Csc each.
Coat Hangers. made up OF
fancy ribbons i'll dainty
patterns. 25c each.
Fancy Party Bags OF plain
and novelty ribbon, SOC
each.
Ribbon Caps in novelty
shapes and lace-trimmed
styles, soc.
basement Saiesroom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
Carry Home Day
In the Fourth Floor Grocery Department

Carry these items home and save the cost
OF delivery. None delivered at these prices.
and, OF course. no telephone orders
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06

MORE RIBBONS IN
N1 white. pink and blue,
Fancy Striped Ribbons and
wered Ribbons in
widths up to 4 inches
many pieces especially
suited for making up gilt
novelties. priced at 1Oc
yard.
basement saiesToon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06

with trimming of fancy piping.
Sizes ? TO 8 years. Price PIC.
basement Salesruuii,.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06

Tho offered world
wide
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-06
Mems tic Socks at 1Oc Pair

Mems Cashmerefinis1ed Socks: plain black an
some black with white :eet; all sizes in the 10
From a. m TO 12-Lower Main Floor
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
Our Fair.
E. ]. GREEN, Secretary.

The snake editor was sick last
the fair to open here on the 18th of
September. Under the guidance of
the president, W. G. Farris, the sec
rotary, j. w. Woosley, the board of
directors, and others the fair at
Union City has been built up to one
of the best institutions of its kind.
We say that our fair is one of the
best county fairs ever organized, not
merely for the privilege of Boosting,
but from the mouths of hundreds of
people who saw the last meeting
here two years ago. One man, who
had travelled all over the middle and
southern circuits and who has been
connected with county fairs for
practically a lifetime, stated that
the last meeting of this fair was as
good as he ever saw, undoubtedly
the best, he said, of that year. But
everybody said it was good fair,
and when public opinion indorses a
thing there is no better proof of its
success There is another thing that
speaks well for our fair. 1t is fact
that it has been the means of bring.
ing together more of our county peo-
pie and the different communities all
around us than anything else for
years. The crowds from the various
parts of the county and adjoining
counties have increased every year.
The largest crowd of visitors ever
attending the fair was here two
years ago. The receipts of that
meeting we're nearly ten thousand
dollars. There were no profits, be-
cause the profits were put on the
fair to make it good one. 1t is a
lamentable fact that the people of
Union City have not attended the
fair in large numbers, but it is a
greater commentary upon its success
that it has been attended by inn
mense crowds outside of the city.
The mere fact of being able to at
tract out-of-town people to our fair
is the strongest Endorsement we
could have.
The same strong effort will be
made this year for the success of
the fair. Already quite number
OF special features have been booked.
The ostrich and race horse track
contest will a novel and attractive
one. This will be seen every day.
There are numbers of people who
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
Uncle Henri Throws a Fit.

Colonel Henry Watterson, the
brilliant sage of Southern journal
ism, is mad, and he says thing or
two, says he:
at is the last straw that breaks
the camel's back.
Long ago should the Count Won
Bernstorff have been given his pass
ports. Now he must. And, along
with him, the whole Imperial outfit
will have to walk the plank. The
country has suffered enough in its
dignity and in it's peace. Invaded
by horde of Secret Service Agents,
who found here body of Reservists
already organized and prepared to
meet them, there has been no time
when Germany was not making war
upon us. It's hirelings have threat
ened us with civil strife. They have
threatened us with political destruc-
ton. The time has come when we
shall send the officials away and
compel the domestic leaders, the sub
sidized editors and volunteer spies to
know their place. 1t may be that
not until we have hanged a few of
them will they learn that the United
States is a Government and that
America belongs to the Americans.
We have neither right, nor reason
to doubt the President His atti-
tude admits of no further parley,
equivocation or delay. The people
en- masse demand the suspension of
all relations with Germany, and we
believe he will promptly answer the
summons. Berlin will ascertain,
when it is too late, where we stand.
To He'll with the Hohenzollern and
all his agents, his works and his
ways, and up with the Flag of the
Republic!"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27

have never seen an ostrich race.
There are quite a number who have
not even seen an ostrich. 1t will
be an interesting sight.
But the fair will be good from
every standpoint, if the same good
management can make it so, and
the prospects are at present excep-
tionally good. Come and be with us
during fair week. Make it point
to be here. After all the greatest
feature of the fair is the annual re-
unions of relatives and friends. They
can meet here at the fair, and make
it not only convenient for them
selves but beneficial to the fair to
get together.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
Loses Mail and Outfit.

w. N. Clements. one of The Com
mercial's good friends at Martin, called
to see us Saturday and ordered his paper
continued. He informed us that the
heavy rains last week caused considera-
bic damage to corn and tobacco, and
said in attempting to cross submerged
bridge over small stream near Hynds-
yer on Route 8, Abe CaudeIl, United
States mail carrier, was swept down
stream with horse and buggy. He saved
himself by hanging onto fence against
which the swollen waters carried him.
His horse was swept on down the stream
and drowned. All mail carried by eau
dell was lost in the water. Caudell
chung to the fence for several hours be-
lore he was rescued by passersby.
Coal-Coke-Wood- Call Tel. $50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
Non Resident Notice.

Clara Pierce VS.. Luther Pierce.
In the Circuit Court of Obion Coun-
ty, Tennessee.
In thiss cause it appearing from
the bill, which is sworn to, that the
defendant, Luther Pierce, is a nom
resident of the State of Tennessee,
so that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served upon him. 1t is
therefore ordered that the said Luth-
er Pierce appear before the Circuit
Court, to be held on the First Mon
day in September, 1915, at the
courthouse in Union City, Tenn, and
plead, answer or demur to a bill filed
against him for divorce, or the same
will be taken for confessed and the
cause set for hearing ex parte.
1t is further ordered that this
notice be published for. four con-
secutive weeks in The Union City
Commercial.
This August 2, 1915. 19-4t
H. M. GOLDEN, Clerk.
A. d. Keller, Solicitor for Compl't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27

Emperor William of Germany,
with several of his Generals, has en-
tered the captured fortress of Nov
ogeorgievsk, the last Russian strong
hold in Poland to stand out against
the German advance The Emperor
reviewed the troops and expressed
his thanks to them for their accom-
plishment. No vital change is re-
corded in the fighting in Poland and
the Baltic provinces. A desperate
battle is being fought along the
Kovno-Vilna railway and the Me
men River.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
Non Resident Notice.
Ethel Greer VS.. Edgar Gre

Ethel Greer VS.. Edgar Greer.
In the Circuit Court of Obion Coun-
ty, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from
the bill, which is sworn to, that the
defendant, Edgar Greer, is non
resident of the State of Tennessee,
so that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served upon him. 1t is
therefore ordered that the said Ed
gar Greer appear before the Circuit
Court to be held on the First Mon
day in September, 1915, at the court
house in Union City, Tenn, and
plead, answer or demur to bill filed
against him for divorce, or the same
will be taken for confessed and the
cause set for hearing ex parte.
1t is further ordered that this
notice be published for four con-
secutive weeks in The Union City
Commercial.
This August 2, 1915. 194t
H. M. GOLDEN, Clerk.
Lannom & Stanfield, Solicitors for
Compl't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
To Ella Boykin

:. Will Boykin VS.. Ella Boykin. !.
In the Circuit Court of Obion Coun-
ty, Tennessee.
In this cause, it appearing from
the original bill which is sworn to,
that the defendant, Ella Boykin, is
a nonresident of Tennessee, she is
therefore hereby required to make
her appearance before the Circuit
Court of Obion County, to be held
at the courthouse in Union City,
Tennessee, on the first Monday in
1915, and plead, answer
or demur to complainant's bill for
divorce filed against her, or the
same will be taken for confessed and
the cause set for hearing ex parte.
1t is ordered that this notice be
published in The Union City Com
mercial for four consecutive weeks.
This August 5, 1915. 19-4t
H.M.GOLDEN, Clerk.
w. M. Miles, Sol. for Compl't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27

]. c. Burdick's plan to get the peo-
pie of Union City together and agree
on municipal ticket next year is a
good one. Mr.. Burdick's idea is to get
rid of factionalism in city politics by a
mutual arrangement of things, and
thus promote better feeling and a
more practical working system. The
plan is to get ticket suitable to every
body as nearly as possible. That is as
much as steer can do. Mr.. Burdick
wants to forestall bitter factional fight
in the future as we'll as to heal the diff
ferences of the past, and no one could
really object to this. In fact it would
be very wise step to bring our people
together for a mutual understanding,
and there is good reason to believe that
such results could be brought about.
Mr.. Burdick is not candidate but he
is a good conservative man. He has
friends on both sides and would make a
good man for Mayor if the people CEN
tered on him.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27

There is not an ADLER, cleaner, better
man in Tennessee than Hon. James B.
Frazier. His public record as Governor
and Senator was without blemish. He
is one of the States very best and fore
most citizens. In ability he ranks with
the ablest. Chattanooga Herald.
Yes, but James is the man who said
he wouldn't. But the temptation was
too great, and the stately icicle from
Point Lookout fell. He turned things
over to John Isaac and there's where
the fireworks started.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
Announcements.
or Trustee.


BRATToN--we are authorized TO announce S
r. Bratton as candidate for Trustee OF Obion
County. subject to the action OF the Democratic
party in the primary election Saturday, Dec =
lol5.
JAcKSoN.-We are authorized to announce w:
r. (Ellis) Jackson candidate for Trustee OF
Obion County subject to the action OF the
Democrats party in the primary election Sat
urday, Dec. 4. 1913.
FINcH-we are authorized to announce I p
Finch of No. IL, as candidate tor trustee OF
Onion County. subject to the action OF the DEM
ocratic party in the primary election Saturday
Dec. 4. 1915.
HoRNBEAK.-We are authorized to announce
p D. Hornbeak a candidate for trustee OF
Obion County, subject to the acton OF the
Democratic party in the primary election Sat
urday, Dec. q, 1918.
MoFFETT.-We are authorized to announce
Henry Moffett as a candidate for Trustee OF
Obion County, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party IN the primary elecuon oat-
urday, Dec d, 1915.
EAsTERWooD-Wea are authorized to announce
r T. Easterwood as a candidate for Trustee OF
Obion County subject to the action OF the Dem
ocratic party in the primary election Saturday.
Dec. d. 1915.
Poore as a candidate for Trustee OF Obion
County, subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic party in the primary election Saturday,
Dec. a, 1915,
For Tax Assessor.
E9oWARD.-We are authorized to announce 1. J.
Howard as candidate for reelection to the
Office of Tax Assessor of Ohion County, subJec.
to the action of the Democratic party IN the
primary election Saturday, Dec. q, 1915.
NOAH-We are authorized to announce Will P.
Noah as candidate for Tax Assessor OF obion
County, subject to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election Saturday. Dec. 4,
1915
For Sheriff.
MASSEY.-We are authorized to announce I; R.
Massey as a candidate for Sheriff of Obion
County, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary election Dec. 4. 1915.
CHI ES.-We are authorized to announce Enloe
Chiles as a candidate for Sheriff of obioc
County, subject to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election Saturday, Dec. q
1915
McCAIN.-We are authorized to announce J. X
(Bob) Mccain candidate for Sheriff Of obion
County subject to the action of the Democratic
primary election Saturday, Dec. 4, 1915
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
Notice, Committeeman.

Notice is hereby given to the mem
bers of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Obion County. Tennessee, to
meet in the county court room on the
first Monday in September, 1915, at l
O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of con-
sidering the change of date for holding
the primary election recently ordered,
and for such other business as may prop
erly come before said committee.
j. L. Fry, Chairman.
E. j. GREEN, Secretary.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27

Honestly, if we were Mr.. Patter-
son, we would have kept out of the
Senatorial race this time, anyhow.
There are too many people who are
ready to say, 81 told you So" Some
will charge that he simply made the
change of. heart in order to get into
the race.-Martin Mail
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27
Quick Work.

Charley White, colored, resisted
arrest and with a big gun fred a
number of shots at Martins marshal.
He was finally captured. All this
was on Saturday. Monday he was
carried to Dresden and before night
he had been indicted, tried and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for 81
yers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27

Five causes for industrial unrest
are found in the report of Thruston
Ballard, member of the Federal In
dustrial Relations Commission. They
are low wages, unemployment, de-
velopmen of large industries, long
working hours and insanitary condi-
tions and unsatisfactory rural con-
ditions.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-08-27

Will those who owe The Commercial
for subscription please let this remind
them to send or come and pay up or
notify US whether or not they want the
paper continued. Please attend to this
while you think of it.