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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08

under my personal guarantee that it
will clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; 1t won't make you
sick and you can eat anything you
want without being salivated Your
druggist guarantees that each spoonful
will start your liver, clean your bowels
and straighten you up by morning or
you can have your money back. Chill
dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone
because 1t is pleasant tasting and
doesn't grippe or cramp or make them
sick.
am selling millions of bottles Of
Dodsons Liver Tone to people who
have found that this pleasant, vege-
table. liver medicine takes the place
of dangerous calomel. Buy one bottle
on my sound, reliable guarantee. Ask
your druggist or storekeeper about me.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
The FINISHING Touch.

The young man hesitated to believe
the statement Of her little brother that
the young lady was not at home. He
repeated the question. at the same
time displaying a quarter. The boy
eyed 1t longingly and again replied in
the negative.
But didn't she leave a message for
me?" asked the disappointed swain.
Eyes," said the lad-and nothing
more.
As one who sees great light, the
young man tossed him the coin.
Now" he said, "out with the mes
sage"
"She said she's not gonna see you
any more and you're not to give me
any money."-Philadelphia Ledger.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
CALOhEL S|CKENS! It SALIVAIESI
". DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONST|PATED
guarantee Dodsons Liver Tone viii Give You the Best Liver
ana Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Dont Lose Days Work.

Calomel makes you sick; you lose
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
ana IT saliyates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious. feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out, If your bowels
are constipated and your head aches
or stomach is sour, just take spoon.
iui OF harmless Dodson's Liver Tone
instead of using sickening, salivating
calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone is real
iiver medicine. You'll know 1t next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine. your liver will be work
ing, your headache and dizziness gone.
your stomach will be sweet and your
bowels regular. You will feel like
working. You'll be cheerful; full of
vigor and ambition. q
Your druggist or dealer sells you q
5O-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
BUSINESS A PARASITE.
tBy LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WAL
LACE Of California

~'0SOn DOSlNEoo - TAnTSi'G '
tBy LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WAL
LACE OF California;
Business is an exchange of com.
modities. 1t is buying and selling,
and there must be advantage or gain
In the barter For continued com.
merce the gain must extend to both
parties to the transaction. II the re-
saltant advantage of business deal
inures to the benefit of one party only,
there is an economic defect. The buy
er must benefit by his purchase as
truly as the seller by his sale. The
buyer gets from the grocer -four, from
the hardwareman nails, from the lum-
herman lumber, and in each case buy
er and seller are benefited. The same
buyer goes to the saloon to get wine
or beer or whisky. The dealer makes
profit on the goods sold. But here
is break in our business principle.
The buyer makes no gain. He parts
with his share of the barter, and gets
nothing valuable in return. At every
otner counter there was gain on Dotn
sides; here the gain was on one side
only The transaction limps; 1t is
false to business principles. 1t repre-
sents economic waste.
The economic waste becomes null
tfplied factor when the argument is
extended to liquors effect on the pur-
chaser who consumes it. The liquor
traffic is parasite. Any business
blood that 1t has is sucked from the
vigorous body of healthful business.
1t contributes nothing, but draws
heavily. If town or city prospers
where traffic in liquor is allowed, its
prosperity is less than it should be
by just so much as liquor takes. 1t
gives nothing, and what it takes is so
much subtracted from the general
gain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Warm Baths for Your Nerves.

A bath at temperature of 80 to SO
degrees will quiet the nerves In a
magical way, even in cases In which
drugs of all sorts utterly fail. Such a
bath is called a neutral bath. because
no action is produced by 1t and no dis
turbance results from overheating. Its
temperature is just enough lower than
the body's to carry off the surplus heat
without producing a cooling effect.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Cyprus In History.

The island of Cyprus has been a
bone of contention among the nations
ever since it was taken over by the
Romans (58 B. c., but especially dur.
ing the last few decades have quarrels
conferred around it. England has ex.
ercised kind of protectorate, and by
dividing the courts of justice and Civ.
ing the various elements of the popu
lation their own courts, something
like peace has been established. Here
was, however, one of the earliest Of
the Christian churches, the patriarch
ate of Cyprus, having been recognized
by the council of Ephesus as early as
ADJ.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Unappreciative Daddy.

whats that?" asked Mr. Cumrox,
as he looked at the notes from which
his daughter was trying to play the
piano. That's music" "You may
think it's music, daughter, dear, but
IL you could hear how 1t sounds you'd
realize that it's some kind of an op-
tical Illusion"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
pIsrlLLERs FEAR SOMETHING.

1t is reported on good authority
that the distillers of Peoria, ILL.,. win
not make a lease for a. longer term
than five years. and some Of them re-
fuse to extend the time beyond two
years. Evidently they fear something
may happen in the state or the nation
in the aext few years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
HIS LAST DOLLAR.

A gripping sentence of eight words.
telling apparently the story of a
wrecked life and the squandering of
a fortune, was detected the other day
{" dollar bill, by Paul Wentz, a Jew
eler of this place, 1t read: "The last
Of 100000. Booze done it ALI" Mr..
Wentz does not recall who gave him
the bill. He has placed it on exhibit
tion.--Pittsburgh Dispatch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
RESIN0L WILL SURELY
STOP THAT ITCHING

What blessed relief! The moment
resinol ointment touches itching skin,
the itching stops and healing begins.
That is why doctors have prescribed it
successfully for nineteen years in even
the severest, stubbornnest cases Of &C.
zema, ringworm, rashes and many
other tormenting, unsightly skin dis
eases. With the help of warm baths
with resinol soap, resinol ointment re-
stores the skin or scalp to perfect
health and comfort, quickly, easily and
at little cost At all uggists.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
CHURCH PROPERTY VALUES.

According to the United States re
ligious census of 1906. the Catholics OF
Portland, Me-, own church property to
the value of SAC per capita. The Cath
olies of model high-license" Philadel-
phia own church property of s32 per
capita. The Catholics of beer-famous
Milwaukee own church property of SIS
per capita.-J. F. Cunneen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
susnected.

York County Farmer (bursting into
the village inn)-What dye think,
Silas? The bones of prehistoric
man have been found on Jim Whites
farm!
Innkeeper-Great gosh! I hope
poor Jim1l be able to clear hIsself at
the coroner's inquest.-Penn State
Froth.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Soldiers In SILK.

There is serious proposal to clothe
the British army in silk, and an order
has been given for cloth for a bat
talon of the Yorkshire regiment.
1t Is homely looking material,
made from tussah yarn, wool and wor-
sted, which the silk trade wants the
army authorities to accept.
1t is said to have the great advan-
tages of lightness and durability, the
strain it will bear being nearly double
that of the material now used.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Reverse Irish.

Mrs. Maloney-Thin yez think thot
all min are deceiving?
Mrs. Casey-Oi do. They are most
contrary lot Look at my Moike. Be-
fore we were married he was always
kissin' me on the bean, an since thin
he's been beanin' me on the kisser.
Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
MONEY MOST WISELY SPENT
Millions Expended In the Campaign
Against tuberculosis Will Surely
Have Its Effect.

More than 20,500,000 was spent last
year in the campaign against tubercu-
losis in the United States. OF this
sum 66.S per cent was derived from
public funds, either federal, state,
county or municipal, and the remain
der was contributed by private philan-
thropy. These are some of the in
teresting figures contained in the an
nual statistical statement of the Ma
tional Association for the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis, made pub
lie recently. The statement Is based
largely on actual reports received
from antituberculosis agencies To-
Gated throughout the country, but
where reports are not available, the
figures have been estimated.
Institutional care and treatment of
consumptives In hospitals and sana-
tcria makes up the largest share OF
the total expenditure. More than ST.
100000 was spent for this purpose,
with an additional $925,000 for spe.
cial treatment of tuberculosis insane
and prisoners. These figures include
not only the cost of maintenance, but
in some instances the cost of construc.
ton of institutions. Antituberculosis
associations spent the next largest
sum, amounting to little over $780,.
900. Care of patients in dispensaries
and by visiting nurses cost almost as
much, approximately $S60,000. The
growth of the open-air school move
ment is shown in the fact that last
year more than 100000 was spent for
this purpose, as against $4,000 ex
pended five years ago. State and
city boards of health spent 100000
directly on tuberculosis work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Sometimes AppIy Il LIohtIy.

For cuts, burns, scalds, sores and
open wounds always apply Hanford's
Balsam lightly, but be sure that 1t
covers and gets to the bottom Of the
wound. A few light applications are
generally all that is needed to heal
this class of difficulties. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Fabulous Cockatrice.

A cockatrice was fabulous animal
of the basilisk species. Its distinguish
ing characteristic was crest or comb
like a ROSTERS. Sir Thomas Browne.
In his Vulgar Errors" draws clear
distinction between a cockatrice and
Q basilisk. He even argues for the ex-
istence of such an animal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
She Was Not to Blame.

Mrs. A.-So your son is home from
college?
Mrs. H.--Yes; and he has the strang.
est ideas! He says he's descended
from monkey, but I'm sure don't
see how that can be-unless, of course,
it's on his fathers side"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Her Only Alternatlxe.

what! Is Helen sick?"
"Oh. no. Her skirts are so narrow
she can't walk, her shoes are so mar
row she can't stand. her corset so
tight she can't sit. SO she is lying
down. -Humoristicke Listy (Prague).
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
pIMlNIsHEs BRAIN FUNCTIONS.

Even the moderate quantity OF alco-
hol contained In glass OF wine or a
pint of beer is sufficient to paralyzs,
retard or diminish brain functions
August Forel, NJ D.. professor Of psy-
ehiatry. University OF Zurich.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
RuR.MY.TlSM

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, 1915-01-08
COLDS & LaGRlPpE

or 8 doses 666 will break any case
OF Chills G. Fever, Colds C LaGrippe:
1t acts on the liver better than Gallo
mel and does not grippe or sicken.
Price 25c-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Ain,t n the truth?

What kind of ships do we encoun-
ter on the voyage of life?" asked the
propounder OF silly questions.
"Hardships, mostly" replied the
pessimistic person,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Z Took Cold
1T Settled In
NV Kidneys.
/ Used
Peruna.
Am all
Right
Now.
| owe my
Health to
Perllna.

Mrs. Anna Lindef. r. r. d. 6. Das-,
sell Meeker Co.. Mimi. writes: For
two years suffered with that ter,
rible disease. chronic catarrh.
Fortunately. ] saw your. adver-'
tisement In my paper. got your
advice. and l took Peruna. Now
am well and the mother Of two
children. I owe It all to Peruna.
Il would not be without that great
tonic for twice Its cost. for am well
and strong now. cannot speak in
too high terms Of its value as Q
medicine"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08

Pneumonia? Apply Hanfords Bal
sam. Rub it on and rub 1t in thor
oughly, until the skin is irritated.
Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Making Allowance.


rs the boy trustworthy"
Il consider him so. I'd trust him
as far as could see him. OF course
I'm mighty near-sighted. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08

Young Lady Tin book store)--I want
something popular.
Clerk-Wicked or vapid?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Revelation.

SIS Miss Bingle's hair natural?"
"Of course, 1t Is; so natural you
can't tell it from the real thing"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL you
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
nyes and Granulatsd .,, Eyel ell No spssrting.
By mail Free. Murine Bye Remedy Co., Chicago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08

It takes lot Of cheek to kiss some
girls, but most Of them are willing to
supply the cheek.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08

For frostbites use Hanford's Bal.
sam. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08

Just a few more steps to go, and
fashions will change with the moon.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
A New Course.

A New Course.
In Philadelphia family recently
the engagement of a daughter was an
nounced. A friend calling was met at
the door by the colored maid, who an
nounced:
Nom; Miss Alice amt at home dis
aft'noon-she's gone down to de
class"
What class?" inquired the visitor.
you know, Miss Alice Is gwine to
be mated in de fall" explained the
maid, IAN she's takin' cou'se in do
nestle silence."-Life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-01-08

". n. U. MEMPHIS, NO. ELSIE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-12
TWO NJ 'ARDLE BILLS
NOW UP TO LISTER
TEMPORARY DEADLOCK ON ONE
PATCHED UP-SENATE CON.
FIRMS DARWIN.


Temporary deadlock between the
house and senate Thursday morning
over that one of the McArdle tax
board bills designating the member
ship of the state board Of equaliza-
tion was amicably settled during the
noon recess by the conferees appoint
ed by each house when they selected
member of the public service COM
mission instead of a member of the
board of control, as the governors
representative on the board.
The difference Of opinion between
the two houses brought the McArdle
bills into prominence again for a
short time this week, but the sum-
mary handling of two of them by the
steam roller" pushed them forward
through the legislative mill with less,
of rumpus than when they first ap-
peared in the house. The house bill
did not give the governor any repre-
sentation on the board of eqpalixa-
tion. but the senate decided he was
entitled to it and finally compelled
the house leaders to come to the
same conclusion. though the repre-
sentative was switcned from one
Doard TO anotner. This Dill, togetner
with the otner one re-oreaniSing tine
state land board. now 70 to the gov-
ernor.
Peculiarly. the essential bill Of the
trio. that concerning the tax commits
sion itself, has not yet been reported
out to the senate. though that body
did act Wednesday on the two oom-
panion bills covering the membership
OF the state land board and the state.
board Of equalization. This aetio9
was not taken, however, until tn
democratic members 81 the upper
house. led by Senator Mcclure. reg-
istered strenuous opposition g the
measures opposition IN which thsy
were joined Dy several Republican
senators.
Both bills. with their amendments.
passed the senate, however. BY large
majorities. The amendment to the
land board bill consisted In lacking
on an emergency clause. admittedly
for the sole purpose Of providing : {
slippery way >of evading the, ref6ren-
dunn; that to the board Of equalisa-
tion measure changed its member
ship as proposed Dy the mouse Dy re-
placing the state treasurer witn
member OF the Doard OF control an
appointee OF the governor On tno
plea OF Senator Snarpstein, tne no
publican moor leader, that the cover
nor was entitled 70 representation on
~ inpoie : S1'
by . viva voce vote the nouSes
Wednesday aIternoon, cOncuffeo e
the senate's amendment 20 tne iano
board Dill out refused % concur n
the Membership cnanee n tne otner
ana asked the senate % recede Irom
It's position On motion q Senator
Sharpstein' inursday Mornins' Inc
senate reIused 70 10 30 anu 0enatois
Snarpsteln, Jones anu Cariyon wolo
apnointed as conierees' Wnen TINS
action was reported % the mouse tnat
oooy autnori1ed tne appointMoh' -
three conIerees' ON McAruies mo
&~~ Aan A&HI
ton, ana McArdie' duy =. heiiey anu
victor Iednick were named.
At the noon recess Thursday these
conferees hit upon q member OF the
public service commission, also
appointee, as q COM
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-12
WHEAT PRICE DOUBLES
Six Months of War Adds 100 Per
Cent to Cereals Market Value.

In the six months since the war
began the price of wheat has about
doubled on the Chicago board of
trade. The high point for cash grain
last summer was around 81 cents. In
the last week the price has varied be.
tween $1.55 and $40.
Not all the wheat has brought the
top price. Millions of bushels were
shipped to Europe months ago, more
millions were ground into -four, and
that process has gone steadily on
while the price of the grain has
moved upward.
Still there are many millions Of
bushels left and wheat in the bin to.
day is worth almost twice what it
was six months ago. The rise from
81 cents has enriched a great many.
Who has made all the money?
The best informed men at the Chi
cago board of trade say the American
farmer has reaped the richest profit.
Some of the farmers assert that the
gamblers at the board Of trade"
have benefited most, and there are
wild stories afloat about the fabulous
winnings Of lot Of Wall street
spectators who have been active In
the Chicago market.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-12
"POTLATCH" AT SAN DIEGO.
Annual Indian Celebration to BE Oh.
served at Washington State
Building.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. 12.-From
time immemorial, the Indians of the
state of Washington have set aside
one day each year for the holding of
q ceremony known as "Potlatch," i"
from the Red Mans word meaning
"to give" On this day it is the Gus
tom of the tribe to meet in a great
feast, when the more fortunate mem
bers of the tribe distribute to their
less fortunate brethren their surplus
Of worldly goods, such as blankets,
beads, moccasins, and even ponies.
At the Exposition here, "Potlatch"
will be celebaretd at the Washington
State Building on February %, when
all visitors at the San Diego fair will
be given taste of the good things
which are produced by the state in
the extreme northwestern corner of
the country. Gwin Hicks, who is in
charge of the Washington Building.
has arranged to have on hand a large
supply Of Washington apples, Wash
ington cider, Washington cherry
sundaes," and various other delica-
cies for which his state is famous.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-12

"BIRD-MAN" VISITS CITY.
StrOmer With His HydrO-aeroplane
Spends Week in Olympia.

Various Olympians and quite a
number of the legislators have been
having a lot of fun this week "galli-
wanting through the air" one at a
time as passengers of G. w. Stromer,
he Tacoma birdman, in his hydro
aeroplane, the purpose of his visits
here this week ostensibly being to
demonstrate to the members of the
legislature the necessity of establish
ing department of aviation in con-
nection with the state militia.
Stromer arrived in Olympia first
last Sunday afternoon, with H. B. La
Monte, a senate employe, as passen-
ger. En- route from Tacoma Stromer
lost his way, taking the wrong turn
after passing McNeil's island and
landing first at Vaughn. Since Sum
day, Stromer has made the trip back
and forth from Tacoma every day,
following the Sound each way, and
while here has done quite lucrative
business in plotting passengers
through the air.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-12

What promises to be one OF tne
most pretentious affairs OF the season
is the colonial ball to be given at the
Masonic Temple on the evening OF
Washington's birthday by Saca,awea
chapter, d. A. R.. when the dancing
of minuet by 16 girls and interpret
i've dancing by Miss Katherine Dram
will be the chief features OF the even
ing. The reception committee con-
sists of Governor and Mrs. Ernest
Lister, Judge and Mrs. S. J. Chao-
wick, Miss Mildred Stanford, Judge
and Mrs. o. G. Ellis. Mr.. and MRS. l.
M. Vance, Prof. and Mrs. c. E. Beach
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Davis and Mr.. ana
Mrs. Merwyn williams. w. V. Tan
ner, George G. Mills and w. j. Coyie
constitute the floor committee ana
Mrs. George Aetzel, Miss Helen
Cowles and Mrs. S. F. Davis the COM
mittee on decorations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-12
MAY RESUME NEXT week
Crescent's New Deal Is Practically
ClOsed-Drilling to Start Again.

Negotiations between the directors
of the Crescent Oil company and
John c. Slater and associates of Sc
attic, for the further financing Of
the company, are practically closed,
according to statements made by the
directors Thursday, and it is expect
ed that early next week drilling will
be resumed at the we'll.
No work has been done at the well
for the last two weeks, pending the
completion oe these negotiations.
which were first announced last Fri
day. BY them Slater and associates
buy an interest in the company, sup
plying several thousand dollars of
new capital, sufficient to take up the
present Indebtedness against the
company and to permit it to proceed
with it's work. They also furnish a
new field superintendent to take
charge Of operations at the well.
Control of the company remains
with the old directors, they say, with
Emery &C. Williamson still retained
as secretary-treasurer Some so or
70 feet Of the we'll remains to be
cleaned out, it is stated and it Is
expected that this can be done within
a few days after drilling is resumed.