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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
FOR VALUE RECEIVED.


The liquor interests have unwilling.
ly given prohibition in West Virginia
much valuable publicity. Their frantic
efforts to prove that a deficit In the
state treasury is due to the loss of
liquor revenue has called forth from
loyal citizens of the little mountain
state" strong testimonials on the sub
ject. In the light of the moral, social
and economic benefits derived from
the prohibitory law, testified to by
men of every class, deficiency of a
few thousand dollars seems of COM
paratiyely little Importance.
AS a matter of fact the loss of the
100000 a year in revenue to West
Virginia as result of the adoption of
the constitutional prohibition amend
ment does not impose upon the indi-
vidual taxpayer any burden worth con-
sidering. In letter written by the
state auditor. which has recently been
made public, he shows that five cents
additional state taxes on the hundred
dollar valuation will take care of the
money loss on liquor licenses. This
would cost man whose property was
assessed at $1,000, fifty cents; if he
has $4,000 worth, he would have to
pay one dollar, and IL he had $4,000,
he would be obliged to expend FIVE
dollars. So much for the enormous
load of taxation being thrust upon the
property owners of the state because
of prohibition! The payment of such
Insignificant amounts would certainly
appeal to level-headed business man
as mighty good investment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
DRINKERS DEATH RATE HIGH.

Startling evidence of the effect OF
alcohol on the moderate drinkers is
offered by the Life Extension insti.
tute. The bulletin issued to its mem
bers shows that In one Canadian and
three British life insurance companies
the mortality among so-called moder-
ate drinkers, accepted as temperate
and healthy risks, exceeded the death
rate among the abstainers by Is, 81,
81 and A per cent, respectively.
New data was recently compiled by
forty-three American life insurance
companies, covering period Of twen-
ty-fve years, with the following re-
suits: Steady moderate drinkers, ac-
cepted as standard risks, death rate SO
per cent above the average. Former
drinkers (admitting past excesses),
death rate SO per cent above the aver
age. Very moderate drinkers, IS per
cent above the average.
Experimental laboratory work."
says the board of scientific authorities,
has kept pace with statistical investi-
cation, and the knowledge gained from
the laboratory, not only in experiments
on animals, but on man himself, shows
that higher death rate among alec.
hol users is what we would naturally
expect to find in the light of what we
know regarding its effects on the
body"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
HAD PELLAGRA;
Is NOW CURED

Lillsboro, Ala.--J. W. Turner, of this
place, says: Il ought to have written
you two weeks ago, but failed to do SO.
! got well and then forgot to write you.
! can get about like a l0year-old boy;
you ought to see me run around and tend
to my farm. can go all day just like l
used to. | am SO thankful to know there
is such a good remedy to cure people Of
pellagra.
There is no longer any doubt that pei
lagra can be cured. Don't delay until
it is too late. 1t is your duty to consult
the resourceful Baughn.
The symptoms-hands red like sunburn,
skin peeling off, sore mouth, the lips,
throat and tongue flaming red, with
much mucus and choking; Indigestion and
nausea, either diarrhoea or constipation.
There is hope; get Baughn's big Free
book on Pellagra and learn about the
remedy for Pellagra that has at last been
found. Address American Compromising
Co., box 2O88, Jasper, Ala, remembering
money is refunded in any case where the
remedy fails to cure. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Time Didn't Matter.

A prominent lawyer tells this tale
OF the hills Of Kentucky. He had been
in Jackson during the hearing of a
big land case, and after the strain of
several weeks in the courtroom had
decided to take trip up in the noun
tains and enjoy the quieting influences
Of the hills. He travelled the paths
and narrow mountain roads till he
found himself e. the The end of several
days journey, about forty or City
miles from the railroad. It was about
noon, the lawyer judged, for his watch
had run down and he could not be
exact. But In the midst of this deep con-
temptation the lawyer came upon an
old darby sitting upon a bowlder
-longside the road.
What time have your" he asked Of
the old darby.
Well, sub, boss, the old watch says
she's about ten minutes to twelve"
was the, reply.
Is that sun time or railroad timer"
again questioned the lawyer.
What difference does that make?
One am about as fer from here as tn.
other. Louisville Times.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
TRIBUTE TO THE CANDIDATE
Had Known Him All His Life But
Didn't Know What He Us
Looked Like.

One morning. when Tam Shinn wee &c
running for congress- in indianapolis,
a man called him up on the telephone
and requested an interview with him.
Ship had busy day before him, and
intimated that opportunities for inter
views were limited.
Well. Tom" said the voice over
the telephone,' you certainly ought to
talk to me. I've known you ever since
you were little bit of kid. You
know that, don't your"
Yes" said Tom mendaciously. II
know that" 'e
And I've loved you as If you were
my own son. continued the voice.
I've always been devoted to your
interests. You know that, don't you,
Tom?"
OF course" agreed Ship.
And always" relentlessly pursued
the admirer. I've watched your ca
reer and noted with unspeakable pride
your rapid Advancement 1t has made
me happier than can say. You know
that, don't you, Tom?"
Certainly" replied Tom, whose arm
was beginning TO ache from holding
the receiver.
You say " u're too busy to see me
in your Officer" asked the admirer in
an incredulous tone.
I've got an engagement somewhere
else" explained the candidate.
Where will you be about half an
hour from now?"
Ship considered for moment.
I'm the lobby of the Claypool no.
tel" he gave the information.
What part of the lobby?"
Say, why do you want to know
ihat?" asked Ship.
Wen. you .see," confided the other.
Il want 10 be sure of finding you
and | really don't know what you look
like, Popular Magazine
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Murphy,s Dilemma.

They met on the high road and
shook hands.
"Shure, Pat" said Murphy, "bettin's
shockin bad habit
"Shure, Murphy" said Pat. "But
why?"
"Ye know Costigan?"
"Troth dol"
WELL" said Murphy, "he bet me
sixpence to shilling that couldn't
swallow an egg without breaking the
shell of it"
And did We lose the bet?" asked
Pat.
mo, Pat, won It," replied Murphy.
Then phwat's ailin' ye2"
'Shure, it's the egg that's ailin'
me-" groaned Murphy. IF l jump
about I'll break it and cut me stom-
ach wild the shell, an if kape quiet
it'll hatch an I'll have a Shanghai
rooster scratchin' me inside!"-Pear-
sons.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
According to Notice.

During sham fight which constitut-
ed part of certain infantry bat
talion's training for the war COM
pany was told of to follow up the re-
treating enemy" For this purpose
the pursuers, who had been having
a strenuous time. had to cross fairly
wide river. and were marched to the
nearest bridge, which was about four
miles away. Imagine their disappoint-
ment on arriving to find this notice
attached to the bridge of the "ene-
my: This bridge is blown up" But
the officer in command of the pursuers
was a man of action, and promptly
attached notice to one Of his leading
men and proceeded to march his force
across the bridge. They had almost
crossed it, when an umpire suddenly
appeared, frantically waving his hand
and exclaiming: THE bridge is blown
up; all these men are drowned" The
commanding officer made no reply, but
simply pointed to his notice, which
read: This company is swimming
across!"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27


cording to directions on the bottle and
she is cured of this trouble. She was
all run down when she started taking
the Compound and her periods did not
come right. She was so poorly and
weak that often had to help her dress
herself, but now she is regular and is
growing strong and healthy. - Mrs.
MARTIN HELvIG, Plover, Iowa.
Hundreds Of such letters expressing
gratitude for the good Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound has accom-
plished are constantly being received,
proving the reliability of this grand old
remedy.
. If you are i'll do not drag along and
continue to suffer day in and day out but
at once take Lydia E. Pinkham'sV ege-
table Compound, woman's remedy for
woman's ills. n
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter win
be opened, read and answered by q
woman and held In strict confidence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
NO DOUBT THAT RESIN0l.
DOES STOP ITCHING

It Is fact that the moment resinol
ointment touches itching skins. the
itching stops and healing begins. With
the aid Of resinol soap, 1t almost al
ways clears away all trace of eczema.
summer rashes, pimples, orsimilar tor
menting, unsightly eruption quickly,
leaving the skin clear and healthy.
And the best Of 1t is you need never
hesitate to use resinol soap and resi-
mol ointment. Resinol is a Doctors
prescription which for twenty years
has been used by careful physicians
for many kinds Of skin affections.
They know that its soothing, healing
action is brought about by medication
SO bland and gentle as to be suited TO
the most delicate or irritated skin.
Resinol ointment and resinol soap are
sold by all druggists--Ady.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Sea sIeds for Coast Defense

Sea sleds are the latest craft to be
considered by the United States navy
for coast defense work. The navy Is
experimenting with half-motor boat,
neutrality-suspicious.. which neither
flies over the water nor cuts through
1t, but skips along its surface. A a.
foot boat of this type has made 36k
miles an hour at a navy test. 1t Is
hoped to obtain boat that will carry
men at IS or go miles an hour. 1t is
said 200 Of such craft could be built
at the cost Of a single scout cruiser
and would be much more effective.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Youth sentene.d Cor % vear.

Clarksville. of criminal
assault upon Birdie Perry, the II
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Perry, of Fredonia, on April s.,
1915, Ralph Harter, 81, on Aug. 20 was
sentenced to SO years in the state
prison by Judge Tyler of the criminal
court Harter will begin serving his
sentence at once.
Immediately after the crime, Hartef,
fearing violence, fed He was locat-
ed In Winchester, Ind. and at once
was brought to this place and placed
in Jail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
soldiers Relatives al jackson.

jackson. Walter Williams, report.
ed lost in the hurricane at Texas City,
was wireless operator attached to
Company X. Twenty-thirdl Infantry. U.
s. "A. He was 20 years OF age and his
home was In Bonneville, Miss, where
the funeral and interment probably
will be held. His brother, Henry
williams, is an engineer on the Mobile
& Ohio Railroad and resides at Jack.
son, Tenn. He received telegram
Aug. 10 stating that his brother Wal
ter was killed when brick building
occupied by the soldiers collapsed
during the terrific hurricane.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
POOR OLD JOHN.

John Barleycorn the staggering,
just now is badly staggering beneath
repeated blows; for kings say, HE is
ruinous-dodgast the stun he's brew.
In u.s." and biff him on the nose. The
kings, alert and vigorous, are taking
measures rigorous, to swat old John
again: He's worse than guns and
sabers are remark the kings, Ibis
iabors are addressed to drowning
men. Out where our flags are SHIN
mering the bottle must go glimmering,
1t makes the soldier rude; 1t spoils
the ardent warrior, and nothing could
be sorrier than fighting men half
stewed" Thus speak the Lords
anointed ones. and they are the ap.
pointed ones their peoples veal to
guard; they see that John, the lecher-
GUS, is vicious. mean and treacherous,
and so they soak him hard. And II. in
Europe's villages, old John. who Stays
and pillages, runs up against frost,
the war, with all its slaughtering, that
leaves the nations tottering, Is well
worth what 1t cost. Walt Mason.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
MAIL CARRIER HAS
A NARROW ESCAPE
MAIL IS LOST AND HORSE, AND
BUGGY ARE SWEPT AWAY
IN SWOLLEN STREAM.
FAVOR SCIENTIFIC FARMERS
Chattanooga Banks Place 100000 for
Loans to Hamilton County Farm.
ers Who Follow Scientific
Work-Statc News.

Martin.--In attempting to cross a
submerged bridge over small stream
near Hyndsver on Route 3, Abe eau
dell, 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 drown
ed. All mail carried by Caudell was
lost in the water. Caudell chung to
the fence for several hours before he
was rescued by passersby. Heavy
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
INCREASED POPULATION.

We learn from United States cen
sus bulletins that Of the nine middle
western states Kansas, from 1900 to
1910, increased in population Is per
cent; Missouri, s per cent; Wisconsin,
IL; Nebraska, IL; Indiana, q; Michi-
gan, IL; Minnesota. Is. In spite Of
the growth Of Chicago, Illinois IN
creased but II per cent Iowa shows
an actual loss Of 3 per cent. OF the
states mentioned, Kansas is the only
one that advanced during the ten
years In both crops and manufac
lures.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Magic Washing Stick

This is something new TO housewiyes--
something they have wanted all their lives,
out never could get before. II makes 1t pos.
sible to do the heaviest, hardest washing in
less than one-half the time 1t took BY OLD
methods, and IL eliminates Oh rubbing and mus
cular effort. No washing machine is needed.
Nothing but this simple little preparation,
which is absolutely harmless 10 ths finest fabr,s
white, colored or wooden. It makes the
hardest task OF the week q pleasant pastime--
e delightful occupation. You will be de-
lighted at the clean, spotless, snow.white
clothes that come out of the rinsing water:
ana al! without any effort on your part. The
Magic washing Stick does n ali-and remember
without injury TO the most delicate goods,
eolored or white, woolens blankets. lace chr.
tains, etc. Contains no acids, no alkalies, no
POISONOUS Ingredients to make Its use dan.
gerous- u wsshInss rs eeuts
Sold BY all Druggists and Grocers every.
where. II yours doesn't handle It, show him
this ad-he'n get 1t for you. Or send 25c IN
stamps TO 4 RICHARDS Co. Sherman Iexss --Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Ugh! CALOMEL MAKES YOU S|CKl
CLEAN LIVER AND BOWELS MY WAY
Just Once! Try "Dodsons Liver Tone When Bilious cons
pated Headachy-Don Lose Days Work.

LiveE up your sluggish liver! Feel
fine and cheerful; make your work a
pleasure; be vigorous and full OF am
bition. But take no nasty, danger
GUS calomel, because it makes you
sick and you may lose days work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, breaking it up. That's
when you feel that awful nausea and
cramping.
Listen to me! If you want to enjoy
the incest, gentlest liver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced just
take a spoonful Of harmless Dodson's
Liver Tone Your druggist or dealer
sells you so cent bottle of Dodsons
Liver Tone under my personal money
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Held for pefraudina U. 8.

Newport. Willard Turner of Read
Hill, this county, was tried before
Commissioner w. o. Minis on a
charge of filing false receipts and affi-
dayits for the purpose Of defrauding
the government, and was bound over
to the Federal Court at Greeneville.
In default of $1,000 bond he was
placed in jail.
Turner, 1t is alleged, filed false &C.
counts of the burial expenses of his
mother, who was pensioner, with the
authorities at Washington for the
purpose of collecting something more
than a hundred dollars. e.A
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27

back guarantee that each spoonful
will clean your sluggish liver better
than dose of nasty calomel and that
1t won't make you sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver
medicine. You'll know 1t next morn
ing. because you will wake up feel
ing fine, your liver will be working,
your headache and dizziness gone,
your stomach will be sweet and your
bowels regular.
Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless and
cannot salivate. Give 1t to your chill.
oren. Millions of people are using
Dodson's Liver Tone instead Of dan
gerouS calomel now. Your druggist
will tell you that the sale Of calomel
is almost stopped entirely here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Two Singles.

The Nervous Citrate (trying to fol-
low an introduction with genial con-
versation) --And-er--how Is your
wife in these trying times?
The INTRODUCED regret to say, sir,
that / am not married.
The Nervous Curate-Ah, yes. Of
course; how exceedingly pleasant that
is! l take It, then. that your wife is
single, too.--London Sketch
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Waterproof Matches.

Hint for camping and fishing par
ties. Many Of you have encountered
the annoying experience Of finding
yourselves miles from store and all
the matches in your possession SO
damp that .hes ee ..:iiaa nc. &c ; used
A fact worth knowing is that matches
can be made waterproof without IN
jury by dipping them in very hot
melted paraffin, allow them to cool
and they are ready for use. The par
ATTN does not interfere with their use
in the regular way and they are abb
solutely protected from dampness.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
The Willy Professor.

Clerk-See here! You told me il
took your course, it wouldn't be long
before was earning $40 week.
Professor Skinner-Well?
Clerk-Well, the most can earn
Is $40.
Professor-That SO? But, honestly,
now, don't you feel that you are earn
ing $40? Almost every clerk feels he
earns at least twice as much as he
gets.-Boston Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
M'CLARYGRAMS
He who lies must sometimes crawl.

He who lies must sometimes crawl
II is eas5 to tell the man to whom
one can tell nothing.
The man VINO gets two ideas at once
isn't much better of than he who
gets none.
There are some people whose chief
study in business might be called that
of "trickenometry."
Go ahead first and take chances on
being sure you are right afterwards.
Watchful waiting may be all right
we wouldn't say; but this policy which
many people pursue. of wishful wait
ing. is fierce.
Memory is screen which retains
for us those larger things that were
good and pleasant. and allows to drop
away intes oh.ixion the small annoy
aueesan petty n.eannssses;-Ms
Siarys Magazine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Money for Hamilton Farme RS.

Chattanooga. Through the efforts
of Frank M. Ewing, industrial agent
of the Nashville, Chattanooga & st.
Louis Railway. and the Chattanooga
clearing house, the local banks have
placed 100000 to the credit of the
clearing house to be loaned farmers
of Hamilton county for the purpose Of
scientific progress in agriculture. The
money will be loaned only to those
who will follow scientific work
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
ATTITUDE OF CATHOLIC CHURCH

ATTITUDE OF CATHOLIC CHUhCH.
"All the great Catholic societies re-
fuse membership 10 those engaged in
the liquor business" says Mr.. John #.
Cunneen, prominent Catholic and la
Dor leader. I'm Maine the Catholics
have majority of the church mem
bership, and you know how Maine
stands on the liquor question. In
Cambridge, Mass, the Catholic church
membership equals II per cent of the
total church membership, and for rs
years Cambridge has outlawed the sa-
loon. While the Catholic may vote
as he pleases upon the saloon ques.
ton, the church gives him no argu.
ment In favor Of the saloon. On the
contrary, all the arguments are against
1t. Rev. James E. Cassidy of Fall
River, Mass, once said: You dare
not pray for the saloon No Catholic
who follows Father Cassidy's advice
will vote for the saloon"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Novel BIilIard rabies I

Billiard tables supported on solid
rock are among the novel features of
a house on one of the islands Of the
San Juan archipelago In Puget sound.
Each table rests on d massive con-
crete base which extends through an
opening in the floor and has its foot
ing on bedrock. and is therefore as
solid and as free from vibration as II
it were a part of the island itself.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Aug. 2s, 1914.

Germans burned louvain, Bel
GUM.
Lonswy, France, occupied by the
Germans.
German Toooland. West Africa.
surrendered to British force from
Nigeria
French cabinet resigned and
new ministry was announced.
Ministers Of foreign powers at
Antwerp protested against throw
ing Of bombs from air craft.
Belgium protested to United
States against German acts.
British marines landed at ostend.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Coz, i Dethroned.

The Norfolk & Western railroad has
electrified 100 miles Of its system in
West Virginia. one Of the heaviest
coal carriers in the world. The cleo
trio locomotives in use weigh 270
tons each and two OF them attached to
a 4,000-ton train recently carried it
with ease up two per cent grade at
the rate of fourteen miles an hour. a
rate twice that attained by the most
eficient steam locomotives formerly
used on the system. M
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
100000 For Cotton.

Chattanooga-One million dollars or
more for cotton is an offer made by
Chattanooga banks. Much cotton pro-
duced on nearby plantations has been
taken to Georgia towns to be market
ed. This year local bankers hope to
create market at home. or at least
enable the producer to keep cotton at
Chattanooga until favorable market
conditions. justify turning It into the
regular channels OF trade. Al
Chattanooga banks are ready u a.
vance the million or more at the pre-
vailing current interest
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Attemnted Suicide.

Harriman.--Mrs. Oscar Fairchilds,
who lives with her husband in this
city, attempted to commit suicide Aug.
16 by taking iodoform and some other
poison that was in the house. A ply.
stefan was called, who arrived few
minutes after the woman had taken
the drugs and gave antidotes and
saved her life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
Medical Society Meets.

Milan.-The Gibson County Medical
Society was held here Aug. II. when
twenty-five physicians were present.
The nonresident and visiting physi-
clans were DR. R. A. Bass of Nashville.
Or. Herman Hawkins of Jackson
Tenn, DR.. A. j. Dennison of Mckenzie
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-27
obion Sells Cotton.

Obion.--A trainload Of 2S cars OF
cotton left this place Aug. 81, being
bought by Tiffany & Co. of st. Louis.
This cotton has been stored since last
fall in warehouses.