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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
THE DOCTORS WIFE
Agrees With Him About Food.

A trained nurse says: "In the prac-
tice Of my profession have found 30
many points in favor of Grape-Nuts
food that unhesitatingly recommend
1t to all my patients.
1T is delicate and pleasing to the
palate ian essential in food for the
sick). and can be adapted to all ages,
being softened with milk or cream for
babies or the aged when deficiency Of
teeth renders mastication impossible.
For fever patients or those on liquid
diet find Grape-Nuts and albumen
water very nourishing and refreshing.
This recipe is my own idea and IL
made as follows: Soak teaspoonful
of Grape-Nuts in q glass Of water for
an hour, strain and serve with the
beaten white Of an egg and spoonful
Of fruit Juice for fiavouring. This af-
fords great deal of nourishment that
even the weakest stomach can assimi-
late without any distress.
my husband is physician and he
uses Grape-Nuts himself and orders II
many times for his patients.
Personally I regard dish Of Grape
Nuts with fresh or stewed fruit as the
ideal breakfast for anyone-well or
sick"
In stomach trouble. nervous prostra-
ton, etc., Today trial Of Grape-Nuts
will usually work wonders toward
nourishing and rebuilding and in this
way end the trouble. Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
book, "The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
arg genuine, true and fuu Of human
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Her Difficulty.

q A young lady who lisped very badly
was treated by specialist, and after
diligent practice and the expenditure
of some money, learned to say. ISIS
ter Susie's sewing shirts for soldiers. !"
She repeated 1t to her friends at a
private rehearsal. and was congratu-
lated upon her mastery performance.
"Yeth," she said obviously, but it
it'll thuth an ectheedingly difficult re-
mark to work into concentration
.ethpethially when you conthider that
/ have no thithter Thuthie."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

For some time the six-year-old boy
of Philadelphia man, the third in
the family, had found it his duty to
lsift the family ashes, as his brother
did before him. One morning the kid
die was told that baby had arrived,
whereat the youngster looked very
much pleased.
"And!r continued the father, as he
observed the pleased expression of his
sons countenance, tits nice little
girl"
The boys smile vanished instanter.
"A grill" he exclaimed, Disguised.
Must always sift ashes?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
RESlN0L A HEALING
HOUSEHOLD OINTMENT

Tho same soothing, healing, anti
septic properties that make resinol
ointment standard prescription for
subscriptions, also make 1t the ideal
household remedy for burns. scalds,
cuts. wounds, sores, chafngs, pimples,
blackheads. irritations, and a score Of
other troubles which constantly arise
In every home. especially where there
are children. That is why resinol oint.
ment should be on your medicine shelf,
ready for instant use. Sold by all drug.
gists. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
cettIno Back at Him.

There lived in certain county a
Mr.. Crane, who had for neighbor a
Mr.. Fuller. Crane and Fuller were not
the best Of friends, and scarcely ever
met without having a passage-at-
arms.
Meeting one day. Fuller said:
Crane, what is the difference be-
tween crane and meadow hen?"
"Oh," replied Crane, there is q
great deal Of difference. The meadow
hen is fuller In the body, and fuller in
the neck, and fuller in the breast
In fact, 1t is fuller all over"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Warning Regarded az Final.

-fHt
Washington. The United States VIII
make no reply to either the British OF
German notes regarding the use o.
the American flag on foreign vessels
and the dangers to neutral shipping ID
the naval war zone about the British
Isles, but will stand firmly on Its
warning against destruction OF Amer
lean lives or vessels.
The communication from England
was not regarded as altering the orig
inal warning OF the United States
against the measure of responsibility
which would seem to be imposed on
England If any American vessels OF
lives were lost as result of such gen
eral practice, although the denial Of
the neutral ensign was reassuring t.
officials.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Lost His Reckoning.

One of this worlds unfortunates was
arrested in Covington for lettering,
and when taken before the Judge to be
dealt with was asked by that official,
my good fellow. do you live in this
town."
Nope" said the prisoner.
Where are you going?" inquired the
Judge.
ITO heaven" came the answer.
take him below" commanded the
Judge. "He is crazy or he never would
have come to Covington on the trip he
says he Is taking"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
RUSSIANS FIGHT IS GAME.
Vienna Says Fierce Contest 10 Pc
Ing Waoed Around the
Carpathians.

Vienna, via London.-The following
official communication has been is
sued:
ION the Russian-Po Polish front there
was more activity, the Russians In
creasing their artillery and infantry
fire with view of concealing move
ments behind their fighting line. In
several sections actions developed and
advanced Russian parties were re-
PEELED.
''In West Galicia our troops took
some advanced positions Of the ene-
mys line. The Tyrolese-K aiserjaeger
stormed fortified village and cap
tured 800 men.
''In the Carpathians stubborn fight
Ing continues. North of Nadworna ana
Kolomea we repulsed Russian attacks,
inflicting great losses. The enemy's
fighting is increasing in violence"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
ReoeaI Spanish War Tax.

Washington. -Repeal of the old
Spanish war tax on mixed corn and
wheat flour is being advocated In. Con
gress as one means of increasing the
breadstuff supply, checking increas
ing prices. The ways and means com
mittee will consider bill for tha'
purpose,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
1so Cannon Taken.

Berlin, via London.-The German OF
ficial statement announces that cap
lures in the battle in the Mazuriar
lakes district of East Prussia have
been increased to seven generals and
more than 100000 men. Cannon takeT
numbered $50.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
AMERICAN COTTON !
STEAMER IS SUNK
FIRST AMERICAN VESSEL TO
MEET WITH DISASTER AS RE.
SUIT OF EUROPEAN WAR.
HAD CARGO FOR BREMEN
The Evelyn Did Not Go Down In the
War Zone Proclaimed In Ger
man Admiralty's
Decree.

Bremen, via London.-The Ameri-
can steamer Evelyn, which sailed from
New York Jan. 20 with cotton cargo
for Bremen, was sunk by mine off
Borkum Island, in the North Sea.
The vessels captain and 81 of her
crew were saved.
The nationality of the mine which
destroyed the Evelyn has not been es-
tablished.
The Evelyn is the first American
vessel to meet with disaster as re-
suit of the sea warfare of the Euro
pean nations. She did not sink within
the war zone included in the German
admiralty's decree. Borkum Island
lies directly off the German coast, at
the mouth of Ems river, and is Ger
man territory.
Maritime records give the compile
ment of the Evelyn at 81 men. so that
It Is probable that all on board the
vessel were rescued.
The Evelyn was single screw steel
steamship and was commanded by
Capt. Smith. She was built in South
ampton, England, in 1888. Her home
port was Philadelphia.
The Evelyn was last reported as ar
irving at Rotterdam on Feb. II.
Washington.-No diplomatic action,
unless 1t Is a mere claim for damages,
10 likely to follow the destruction Of
the American steamer Evelyn, off the
German coast, according to the belief
Of official Washington. In spite of the
fact that Secretary Of the Navy DAN
iels ordered Commander Walter r.
Gherardi. American naval attache at
Berlin, to investigate the sinking Of
the Evelyn, and make full report,
It is thought here that the American
ship with her cargo of cotton will be
found to have been the victim of a
mine.
London.-The first serious attack by
the British and French Mediterranean
fleets, assisted by aeroplanes and sea-
planes, on the Dardanelle forts met
with considerable success, according
to the British official account and I'M
official accounts received at Athens
from the Island of Tenedos, at the en-
trance to the straits.
The Turkish official report stated
that no damage had been done to the
forts and the casualties of the defend
ers consisted of one killed and one
wounded; that three of the warships
were damaged by shots from forts.
The British reports said the forts
on the European side Of the straits
were silenced; that only one of the
forts on the Asiatic side continued fir
ing, while none Of the warships had
been damaged. The Greek accounts
said that the Asiatic forts were ST.
fenced, sS,,;;. . &c official rennrt of this
bombardment has been issued by the
admiralty.
The bombardment was one OF the
most serious, in the opinion Of naval
experts. No less than eight battle
ships and armored cruisers took part.
These warships having total Of 80
12-inch and six 10-inch guns, outranged
the guns of the forts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Cos. Estate Bio.

Chicago.-Frederick L. Goss, invent
or of the Goss printing press, who died
Nov. 10, 1914. left personal property
estate valued at more than 100000.
according to an inventory filed in pro-
hate court
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
nantist Women Elect.

Pontotoc, Miss.-The Junior Baptist
.Women's Union has elected Mrs. L. A.
Latham president; Mrs. John w.
Brown, vice-president; Mrs. James M.
Pritchard, secretary; Mrs. R. B. Pat
terson, treasurer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Convict Band to Play at Revival.

Joliet, nl.-For the first time in the
history of the Illinois state prison here
the "honor men band" OF 80 pieces
played outside the prison walls Sun
day at revival meeting conducted by
churches. Gov. Dunno granted the
necessary permission.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Norwegian Freighter Sinks.

London.-The Norwegian freight
steamer Cuba, bound from London te
Rotterdam, was sunk In collision ir
the North Sea. So far as is known NJ
lives were lost.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Has Asked for Help.

Cincinnati.-Ohio counties generally
are waking up to the possibilities Of
highway Improvement under the Ohio
highway law and. are petitioning for
state aid for the improvement of their
roada
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
The Reason.

Belle-Th pomp that woman as
sumes is very unbecoming to her
style.
Nell-sure. Her rats" are too
large.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Aned Teacher Dead.

New York.-Nathan Perry Beers, a
public school teacher for IS years.
died, aged 80. He was the first pub
lie school principal to abolish corporal
punishment and his school was long
known as the moral suasion" school.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Had Tooth In EYE.

Santa Paula. Gala surgical opera
ton was necessary to remove from DR.
@. L. Richardson's eye portion OK Q
patients tooth.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

When an old-fashioned farmer trav-
els he carries most OF his baggage in
his pockets.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Probably nothing makes q woman SO
angry as to ask a man for his candid
opinion of her-and get It.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

There isn't much hope for the people
who would rather tell their troubles
than be popular.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

A barber may not eat sawdust, but
he can live well on shavings.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Somebody that knows nothing about
II says that the happiest day in mar
ried mans life is the day before the
wedding.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Japan has produced about 250.00o.-
900 bushels of rice annually for the
last four years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

1t is easier to name brand of
cigars after great man than to In
duce him to smoke them.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Tunnhlsf

1T was only slip of girl thst
fell"
Yes; and no wonder. The walks
are 80 ICY"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Made a Cleanup.

$50 your cook left you without any
warning?"
Eyes, and without any spoons"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

The Pacific Coast Steamship Co.'S
freight steamer Delhi, reported to
have been lost In Summer Strait after
being abandoned, has been picked up
and beached at Ketchikan, Alaska.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

President Wilson has signed the
bill extending for three years the
time in which the municipal free
bridge across the Mississippi may be
completed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Rates on yellow pine ranging from
16 to "a cents per 100 pounds from
Arkansas, Louisiana and eastern Tex.
as to northern cities were declared
reasonable by the interstate COM
merce commission
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Frank James, the celebrated bandit
of 20 years ago. is dead at Excelsior
Springs, Mo.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

George Steinbauer, who shot and
killed his divorced wife at Milwaukee,
Wis, New Years eve when he found
she was to wed another was declared
insane and sent to an asylum.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

The Official Gazette, at Madrid,
prints statement advising all Span
ish ship captains to be ready to at all
times display their papers and stop
Immediately on sighting a submarine
of whatever nationality.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

The supreme court of Iowa declared
void the famous "red light injunc-
ton law passed six years ago, under
which red light districts in Iowa cit
les were abolished.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

John Richards, a negro, was
lynched by a mob near Suar, Fla. He
is said to have insulted white
woman.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12
YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT
DEPARTMENT
Edited by
JUDGE WILLIS BROWN,
Chairman National Youth Achieve
ment Committee
THE FARM DAD

can put one over the city chap" every
time. Why not let him?
Ever since my only son has been able
to reason we have talked farm, lived
farm and studied farm. At sixteen he
ran his own farm. Made mistakes?
Surei But he did things-planned
what he would do the next year; COM
pared what he did with what others
had accomplished. Today he is study
ing hard in an agricultural school, and
his sole ambition is to raise stock on
some western farm which shall belong
to him, and he and l expect to be
farmers together.
I want to be a farmer and with the farm
ers stand,
The tan upon my forehead. a pillow within
my hand.
I want my son to love it, the soil, the
grass, the trees.
Give the boy a chance on the farm
and the farm will hold the boy.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12
Thanks For These
"GoOd NEW Tines

Sydney Smith wrote the thanksgiv-
ing text when he said, Let in the sun
shine and glorify the room" To think
rightly, feel finely and warmly re-
spond to the gifts, privileges and joys
Of our estate Is sound sense, good re-
ligion and a perpetual feast. We thus
| get at the facts and throw experience
into the proper perspective. If the
heart is in TUNE all our surroundings
as we think they are, and to maintain
a cheerful spirit at all seasons is the
first step toward proving the dictum
of Goethe that man is not the victim
but he is the architect of his circum-
stances.
The American spirit sanctions this by
celebrating Thanksgiving on the
threshold of winter. By so much may
we learn that the lowest denominator
of life's seasons is far richer than we
commonly imagine.
And thereby we can afford to take
another look at an old score of assets.
Health, friends, food, raiment, home,
country, work, mind and manhood-all
stand substantial as ever. But they
also mean more to us in this Gay than
they could possibly import in the "bad
old times" of our ancestors. And in
this favored land some of these items
mean more than they express within
any other nation on the globe. We
cannot dictate the harvest of nature.
The all around harvest of domestic and
social conditions which in America
ranks humanity In men higher than
titles and makes the modern artisan
better circumstanced than ancient
kings Is a blessing for which above
all 1t becomes our citizens to be thank:
ful.-Philadelphia Press.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12

~HE other day l drove out IN
the country and visited a ru-
raj school, says Judge Brown.
There were fifteen boys pres
ont ranging from seven to seventeen
years of age.
7 asked how many boys wanted to
no farmers Not a hand was raised.
I asked how many boys wanted to
90 to the city. All hands up.
7 was addressing the pupils of a New
YORK high school recently, and out of
400 boys present yer 100 expressed a
desire to live in the country and work
In the soil.
It is not the farm nor the work
which drives the country boy away
from his natural world and into the
crowded life of the city.
It is the never ending and gainless
kind of labor which he is compelled to
do and with no end and nc remuner-
alton but the passed out dimes, nickels
and even pennies which dad grudging-
" hands out for foolish" spending.
I met a farm boy aged eighteen, and
he confessed to me that he never In
all his life had ever purchased a suit
of clothing. Mother always picked
n out. and either she or father paid
for it.
Though his father was the owner of
over 300 acres of 5000 per acre land,
this boy, or, rather, young man, had
never in his life had more than $40 of
his own at one time.
"Some day, dad tells me, I shall W
this farm, but l am not going to wait
for that some day. I'm going to the
city and earn my own money and
spend it as / like"
The farm dad relates how he began
to accumulate, how hard he worked
and how he and mother sacrificed.
John, the son, looks at fathers horny
hands, bent back and twisted limbs.
He does not like to look forward to
the time when he perhaps will be bow
ed down by that kind Of work.
Mother, too, is bent and wrinkled.
Her hands are hard, and her eyesight
Is not good, for there has been much
meuu1u5 III IhO Aah4AAJB III 0OhO ~
night. The hot days In the kitchen
have sapped strength and youth.
So few country dads consider the
sons partners! So few country boys
have anything which they can really
call their own to do with as they see
fiji
Work of any kind becomes play when
the result will bring money and profit
to the one who labors. Work is dull
and grinding when there Is no visible
end or profit to the worker.
Unconsciously the farm dad is driv-
ing the boy away from the soil and
from the very work which can be made
a pleasure and a profit.
More farm dads should make boys
partners and chums.
The farm boy should be the best and
happiest boy on earth. He should be
the most c~ontented and have the most
money in pocket and bank. He can be
as well educated as the city boy. He
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12
Thanksgiving Day
ROBERT BRIDGES In Golfers Weekly


We give thee thanks, o Lord,
Not for armed leeions marching in their
might,
Not for the glory of the well earned
fight
Where brave men sIay their brothsrs,
also brave,
But for the millions of thy sons who
work
And do thy tasks with joy and never
shirk
And deem the idle man a burdened'
slave.
For these, o Lord, u thanksI
We give thee thanks, o Lord,
Not for the turrets of our men f-war,
The monstrous guns and deadly steel
they pour
To crush our foes and make them
bow the knee,
But for the homely sailors of thy deep,
The t~ireless fisher folk who Danish sleep
And lure a living from the miser sea.
For these, o Lord, our thanksl
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12

THE PIONEERS WHO PIG THE FIELD,
TAIN YIELD"
We give thee thanks, o Lord,
Not for the mighty men who pile up
gold,
Not for the phantom millions bought
and sold
And all the arrogance of pomp and
greed,
But for the pioneers who pillow the field,
Make deserts blossom and the noun
tain yield
Its hidden treasures for mans daily
need.
For these, o Lord, our thanksI
We give thee thanks, o Lord,
Not for the palaces that wealth has
grown,
Where ease is w~orshiped, duty dimIy
known
And Pleasure leads her dance the
flowery way,
But for the quiet homes where love is
queen
And life is more than baubles, touched
and seen,
And old folks bless US and lear chill
dren play.
For these, o Lord, our thanksl
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12

ON CLEANUP DAY.
young girls are school children of a
big city enlisted in the fight against
dirt and illness. They are taught the
value of cleanliness, and the work
they do counts in their training.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12
Board oftChOsen FreehoIders

Board of Chosen FreehOIderS
Terms expire January 1st
Director-Charles H. Clouting.
Vice Director-Joseph P. MacKissic.
CIerk-Frank w. Fowkes, Sea Isle
City.
Collector-Joseph I. Scull, Ocean City
Solicitor-Joseph Douglass, Cape May
Court House.
Road Supervisor-Daniel Schellen-
ger, Erma.
Sea Isle City-Charles Fl. Ciouting,
1917; James F. Eustace, 1917.
Upper Township-Hope w. Candy,
Tuckahoe, 1916.
Wildwood-Charles w. Saul, 1918;
Augustus Hilton, 1918.
Cape May City-John T. Bennett,
1915; Henry S. Rutherford, 1918.
Dennis Township-Levi Wentzell,
Dennisville, 1916.
Lower Township-Joseph P. Mac
Wildwood Crest, 1918.
Middle Township-Robert S. Miller,
Cape May Court House, 1917.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12
CAPE MAY
COUNTY DIRECTORY

Justice of Supreme Court-Charles
G. Black, Democrat. Term expires
1921
Circuit Judge-Howard Carlow, D.
1920.
Law Judge-Henry H. Eldredge, D.
1916.
Prosecutor OF Pleas-James R. Car
row, D..
Sherif-Coleman F. Corson, D. 1916.
Commensurate Lake, Ocean City,
1915; B. C. Ingersoll, Wildwood, 1917;
William S.Thompson, Cape May, 1915
County Clerk-A. Carlton Hildreth,
Republican, January, 1920.
Surrogate-Edward L. Rice, D., No
vember, 1917.
State Senator-Harry G. Wheaton,
D., 1915.
Assemblyman-Lewis T. Stevens, R.
County Superintendent of Schools
Aaron w. Hand, R., October, 1917.
Terms of Court-Second Tuesday in
April, September and December.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12
Forward March,
Cleanup Brigade!''

Brooms and tools and pen and shovel
instead of guns! That's the American
idea for our boys and girls. Cleaning
up is an achievement" too, for it
helps to make life brighter and better
and freer from disease. These little
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-11-12
One Cause For Thanksaivina.

Although our sky looks dull and gray
AS we approach Thanksgiving day,
We all may see one golden ray
Strike through the storm clouds murky'
For he Is an ungrateful beast
Who, coming to this annual feast,
Cannot give thanks for this at least
That he is not a turkey!
George 2. Morewood in New YcFA
Sun -