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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Marvel of TRAINING.

Rose had called on her afternoon
out to see her friend, Arabella. Ara
bella's mistress had just purchased a
parrot, and Rose was much interested
in the bird.
Birds is shore sensible" she OBJ
served. you kin learn them anything.
ulster work for lady that had bird
in clock, an when it was time to tell
de time OBJ day 1t ulster come out an
say cuckoo jest as many times as
de time was"
go along. Yo' doan say So" said
Arabella, incredulously.
Shore thing" replied Rose, "and
de mos wonderful part was dat 1t
was only wooden bird, too. "--Har-
per's.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

testimonial. - Mrs LAWRENCE NAP
TIN, IL King St., Westbrook, Maine.
Mansion, Wis. CAT the Change Of
Life ! suffered with pains in my back
and loins until could not stand. l also
had night-sweats so that the sheets
would be wet. tried other medicine
but got no relief. After taking one bot
tie Of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound l began to improve and i
continued its use for six months. The
pains left me, the night-sweats and hot
flashes grew less, and in one year was
different woman. / know have to
thank you for my continued good health
ever since" p Mrs. M. j. BRowNELL,
Mansion, Wis.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled in such cases.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confi.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by q
woman, and held In strict confidence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
For identification PURPOSES onlv

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Gentlemen" began the speaker,
thus putting himself en- rapport with
his auditors, flattering their self-es-
TEEN, though committing the crime of
uttering pale, white lie.
Gentlemen" he repeated, thus rub
bling Il, in, Il desire to call your kind
attention to the four poems | am
about to recite.'
A sub rosa groan escaped the teth-
cred audience.
Only the first of these poems," an
nounced the speaker, "is mine. The
other three are by Longfellow.
With an audible sigh of relief, the
audience settled back, prepared to
endure the worst.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Just Recreation.

A weather-beaten damsel somewhat
over six feet in height and with pair
Of shoulders proportionately broad ap-
peared at back door in Wyoming
and asked for light housework. She
said that her name was Lizzie and ex.
planned that she had been i'll with ty-
phoid and was convalescing.
where did you come from Lizzie?"
inquired the woman of the house.
Where have you been?"
1--we been working out on Howell's
RANCH replied Lizzie, "diggin' post
holes while was gittin' my strength
back"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Proner SURROUNDINGS.

II have called conference of lead.
ing citizens to consider assisting the
starving of Europe"
I'll provide a nice lunch for those
who come"
No; leave out the lunch. Let EN-
feel how 1t is to be hungry. They'll
appreciate the situation better."-Kan.
sas City Journal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
U. S. SOLDIERS KILLED IN RIOT
Shooting Follows Dispute With. Pan.
ANA Policeman in the Dis
orderly District.

Colon, Panama. Corporal Landon
of the United States coast artillery
was shot and killed and three other
American soldiers were injured, one
Of them seriously, in a riot here.
The soldiers were engaged in pa
troll duty in the disorderly district.
The shooting, which resulted in a gen.
eral fight, was the outgrowth of an
argument between soldier, who is al
legged to have been drinking, and o
Panama policeman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
AGENCIES WOULD BE RUINED.

AGENCIES WOULD BE RUINED.
A San Francisco employment agent
Of long experience is reported by the
Boston Transcript to have said recent
ly: THE principal reason these men
who are out of work are busted is
BOOZE" When asked II the paper
could quote him as saying this, he re.
piled: mo, for If this state were
voted dry it would put all Of the en-
ployment agencies out of business
The workers would all have jobs and
wouldn't need us"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
ONLY HOPE OF LIQUOR MEN.

ONLY HOPE OF LIQUOR MEN.
Advertising is now the only hope
Of the liquor business" said Mr.. James
Schermerhorn, editor of the Detroit
Times, In public address. 1.-THE vets
themselves do not have any expec.
tation of life running beyond ten
years"
The Times threw out LIQUOR ads, he
said, because it did not wish to be a
selling and distributing agency OF
breweries and distilleries, or solici.
tor for them in territory that has out
lawed their business.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Prohibits Liquor in Homes.

Coatesville, Pa.-The iron and steel
mills Of North Brothers Co., and Luz
kens Iron and Steel Co., have noti-
ed employees who live in the COM
pany's houses that tenants will be
forbidden from having whisky. beer or
other intoxicating drink delivered at
their homes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
.consc,ence Money.

Jefferson City, Mo.--An anonymous
letter was received by State Auditor
Gordon in which was enclosed SIS
bill for box Of State stationery and
writing utensils which the writer said
had been obtained through a friend
who was a legislative employee just
before the close Of the session.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Complimentary.

Master of the House Ito complain.
ing servan)-Dear, dear, James. I'm
tired of these continual kitchen squad.
bles.
Servant-Well, sir, 'ow would you
like to be called a addle eaded ol6
idiot, supposin' you wasn't one, sir?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
FRANCES FIRST STEP

In February the French chamber of
deputies passed bill prohibiting the
sale of absinthe. In the debate on
the measure Deputy Edouard Lachand
used these significant words: "Ab-
sinthe suppression is only the begin
ming. We will arrive at the suppress
sion of all similar appetizers."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
The Truthful Traveller

How did you find life in the
tropics?"
"All that expected it to be-"
You were not disappointed them"
mot at ALL thought 1t was going
to be the next. thing to Hades, and
II was"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
PREMATURE BADNESS
Due to Dandruff and Irritation, Pro
vented by Cutlcura.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Daily
shampoos with Cuticura Soap and
occasional applications Of Cuticura
Ointment gently rubbed into the
scalp skin will do much to promote
hair-growing conditions.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. ky.
Boston. Sold verywhere.--Adv, '
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Some uprIsIno.

Tim--My wife and I have had a
quarrel. You know, she is getting
frightfully stout and last night told
her she looked like an inflated bal.
loon.
Jim-Well, you can't hardly blame
her for going up In the air-Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
UTILIZING ALCOHOL.

The government OF Russia an.
nounces that 1t has set aside con.
siderable sum Of money for the pur-
pose Of organizing an international
competition for the discovery of new
technical methods of utilizing indus
trial alcohol Prizes amounting TO
over 10000 win be awarded.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
The Extreme.

This fee business is a nuisance.
You have to give one everywhere to
get the least service"
Il know 1t. Even IL you want to
speak politely to a lady, you have
to tip your hat" KIN
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

IN GEORGIA.
At the end of the very first year OF
no liquor in Georgia, which was a year
of financial panic, of low-priced cot
ton, withdrawal of thousands of dollars
of saloon property, the books of the
state treasurer showed an increase of
100000 worth of taxable property
mostly in the rural districts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Matter of Sex.

This is one of the spiciest books
ever read" remarked the hardware
drummer as he turned over another
leaf.
"So?" queried the hotel clerk.
whats the name of the authoress ?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Killed by erother.in.law

Lexington, Ky.-Dollins Hawkins
and Elmer Stanforth, farmers of An
derson county, were shot to death by
Joseph Chiffon, their brother-in-law.
Chiffon was arrested and his exami-
nation and trial will be held this
week. He will plead self-defense.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
The Kind.

$50 they have cleared the water
of mines IL miles for the warships'
advance In Turkish waters?"
Eyes, SO hear"
Gould that be called sweeping
victory"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

pains in my back
and side and was so
weak / could hardly
do my homework.
l have taken Lydia
E. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound and
it has done me q lot
Of good. / will re-
commend your med
icine to my friends
and give you permits
sion to publish NV
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
The Necessary start.

Professor, do you think my daugh-
ter has any qualifications for the pr
amor"
well, she has two hands, madam"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

With some men nothing is impossi.
BILE. You can even sometimes see
an old bachelor trying to amuse Q
baby.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
The Situation.

"They are having hard time in
the Dardanelles just now, aren't
they"
well, they do seem to be in
straits"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Son OF Ex-Presldent Killed.

Paris, France.--The family of Claud
Casimir-P errier, son of former pres
ident Of France, has been informed
that he was killed in battle and was
buried near Rheims.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
kjnu Christian Is Better

London.--Reuter's Copenhagen cor
respondent says King Christian under
went slight operation, but that he
has recovered and that no further bull
letins will be issued.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Preposterous.

1.-THE poor fellow was simply driven
to his grave"
well, why not? You wouldn't com.
pei dead man to walk there, would
your"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

Nothing is more disgusting than q
young man trying to act old or an old
man trying to act young.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
More Sensible.

Look out for counterfeit two-dollar
bills"
I'D rather look out for genuine ten
dollar bills"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Az PLAYED by Ear.

"Why are you prejudiced against
golf? You never saw a game?"
mo; but once heard part of one"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Stem Iiuslv.

Conductor-Come on, now, do for
trot! None of your hesitation steps!"
Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

A broken promise can be repaired,
but it can never be made as good as
new.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
MIDDLE WEST TO
RECEIVE ITS SHARE.
RIVER APPoRTioNMENT MADE
BY BOARD OF ARMY
ENGINEERS.
WAR SECRETARY APPROVES
Sum Considered Ample for Building
Levees and Other Constructive
Work-over $3,o0o,ooo
to Ohio River.

Washington.-Th Mississippi Rive1
and its tributaries were adequately
cared for by the board of army en-
gineers in the apportionment OF the
$39 zee zee river and ih;aarrh5errss arrre
priation, voted in lump sum by the
recent congress.
The allotments were made public
by Secretary of War Garrison, who
announced his approval of the manner
in which the board parceled the
money.
100000 for River Commission.
The Mississippi River commission
was given the usual allowance of $4,-
100000 while the sums allotted vari-
Gus sections of the Mississippi Valley
are in keeping with the magnitude
and recognized Importance of the wa
terway improvement in that section of
the country.
The Upper Mississippi River allot.
ments were:
Between mouths Of Ohio and
Missouri rivers ..........$ 100000
Mouth of Missouri to Min
neapolis, Mimi, ....... 1000, 900
st. Paul to Minneapolis. 49,. $4,000
Brainerd to Grand Rapids,
Mimi, -. 5000
War Read Harbor and River,
Mimi, ................... 1000
Zippel Bay, Lake of Woods,
Mimi, 1000
These allotments were made to the
Missouri River:
Kansas City to mouth .....$ 81 100000
Kansas City to Sioux City,. $4,000
Sioux City to Fort Benton, .50,0C9
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

Too many men who boast of being
self-made seem to have been inter-
rupted before the job was finished.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
ouIte So.

why are you advising everybody
to learn to swim?"
"Oh, for divers reasons"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

Even a married mans love is apt
to grow cold If his breakfasts are not
kept warm.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

Some men remain bachelors be-
cause they are unable to choose be-
tween beauty and intelligence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

It's nice to live in the country
nice for your city relations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

Adam was the only man in the his
tory OF the world who never tried to
blame his downfall on heredity.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Not So Green.

Grass is naturally green, but after
man has bumped up against grass
widow he is apt to imagine he is
color blind.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

The Ohio River was allowed $780,
600 for locks and dams and 100000
for open channel work. Other ILL.,
nois appropriations allotted largely to
Chicago and vicinity, totaled $4,000,
of which amount half million was
apportioned to the Chicago harbor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

II you are poor, your friends seldom
help you, but If you are rich they
usually want to be helped.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

From the Chestnut Tree.
What kind of monkeys grow ON
vines?"
"Gray-apes, you little rascal, you'll"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
The Reason.

THAT fellow has screw loose"
Maybe that is why he is trying to
get tight"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
The Similarity.

"Jims says his wife's tongue goes
as fast as an express"
Eyes. and It's always on the rail-"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
WOMEN FROM
As to IS TESTIFY
To theMerit of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com
pound during Change
of Life.

Westbrook, Me. -" was passing
through the Change Of Life and had
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

II you would flatter married man
tell him he doesn't look it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

Oregon has two woman harnessmak-
ers and 20 female hatmakers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
1ffIzhlRE!2AlllIl5
&;s2l E2(D1rT1g
.zIEA 49,
WHO DRINKS MUST CO..

Conducted by the National woman's
Christian Temperance Union)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31

The association, if properly formed, will be one of the most. important or ganizations of it's kind in the south. Alabama has long been in need of such an association. Recently a meeting of college men in Birmingham was held and as the result the meeting today was arranged
 William Streit is temporary chair man. and he will preside at the meet ing today. The rules and bylaws, the election of officers and other minor details will occupy the attention of the delegates at the executive session this morning.
 The delegates will be treated to a royal time while in the city. After the meeting this morning they will be guests at lunch at the Tutwiler. Fol lowing this. theatre party at the Lyric will be given. A banquet at the Newspaper club as the guests of c. E. Thomas will follow from to o'clock. Delegates began to arrive in the city late yesterday afternoon and idled away the afternoon in various modes until time for the basketball game. The remainder of the delegates are expected to arrive in the city on the early morning trains, Coach Mike Don- ahue and Thomas Bragg of Auburn will be present. Assistant Coach Lonnie Nooiin of Alabama will probably be present. Local college men and dele al ta a nj 2lt were enthusiastic over the movement and all were confident that the as- sociation would be formed without any difficulty.
 The representative of each hlsh school is as follows:
 J. T. Brazeltcn, Marbury High school; Coach Hugh Craig. Ensley High school; Coach Kuchin and fr1n : cipal Pittman, Bessemer High school; Principal c. A. Brown and Coach Pritchard, Central High school; Coach s. R. Hutto and Prof. J. R. Kimbrough,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
LAST CHANGE TODAY TO PAY YOUR TAXES

Property taxes become delinquent after today and the last chance to pay them without the additional penalty will have passed when the tax col lector closes his office this evening. There have been some large crowds at the courthouse during the week in the rush to pay the property tax and yesterday the crowd was larger than ever. In addition to those who want ed to pay their taxes there were a number of candidates for the various county offices, and the way they and their friends were handing out cards and setting forth the claims of the candidates for office reminded one of the scenes at the polling booths prior to the passage of the law prohibiting soliciting at the polls.
 When the tax collectors and tax as- sessors offices close this evening pen atty of 50 cents delinquent tax will be added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
CHICAGO UNIVERSITY BASEBALL ! TEAM HAS ARRIVED FROM TOUR Players Say That Japs Are Becoming Educated to the
 Game-Trip Covered
 10000 Miles

Chicago, December 30.-The University of Chicago baseball team returned to Chi cago today after a trip through the Orient of more than 10000 miles, The athletes reported that baseball is growing more popular than ever in Japan. They said the Japanese have developed the habit of batting the umpires and that they re- fuse to support a losing team much after the manner of American followers of the game. The inability of the native team to defeat the Americans caused great de- crease in the attendance, it was said.
 The Waseda university team is expected to play in the United States next year.
 In the tropics there is much enthusiasm over baseball, though it was said Amer jeans make up most of the teams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31

next year which has ever represented the
 University of Alabama
 Tom Bragg of Auburn, member of the
 faculty of the Alabama Polytechnic in
 stitute. and director of athletics of that
 institution, was in the city last night.
 MT. Bragg stated that his visit had ab- solutely no connection with politics. and that he was here strictly in the interest of some athletic activities. MT. Bragg has directed the athletics of Auburn for many years and under his management, the Plainsmen have always been serious contenders for southern athletic cham pionships.
 "The football outlook for next year at Auburn is most auspicious,'' stated MT. Bragg. we will have a number of old and experienced players back and with the great quantity of splendid new ma terial to draw from, we hope to gain what we missed this year by only a narrow margin-southern football championship. The baseball outlook is promising and the Orange and Blue will be able to give 8 good account of itself next spring. Coaches Mike Donahue of Auburn and Lonnie Noojin of Alabama are also in town, both to attend the High School association meeting here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31

Etowah County High school Superin- tendent w. c. Griggs and Frank Hart Disque High school; Principal Oscar Horton, Marshall County High school
 Principal Frank l.. Grove, Tuscaloosa High school; Coach J. W. Freeman Shelby County High school; Coach | Charles Daley, Marion County High
 School; Earl R. Campbell. Bibb Coun- ty High school; Principal T. c. Moore Blount County High school. The official programme is as fol lows:
 After roll call Chairman Edwin Rob-
 ertson of the entertainment committee rules and by-laws committee, will make their reports The meeting then will be turned over to the high school delegates for gen : eral discussion of the rules and by laws needed for governing the asso- ciation.
 The morning session is expected to
 last until 1 o'clock, when adjournment will be taken until 2:15, when the dele gates meet and attend the Lyric in a body.
 As a number of the college men in Birmingham have friends in the vari- ous high schools in the work, a num- Der of them will be on hand in the lob by to see their friends and offer their assistance in any way. After the theatre party the dele gates will attend the feast of the even- ing at the Newspaper club where they will be the guests of c. E. Thomas. Borden Burr will be the toastmaster of the occasion and the speakers ot the evening will be brief in their re- marks.
 State High School Inspector J. F Thomas will address the delegates on
 high schools in Alabama and theiI athletic relations. Relations of Auburn to the move
 ment, by president of the Auburn Ath- letc association, Thomas Bragg. Relations of Alabama to the move
 ment, by faculty director of athletics Lonnie Noojin.
 A high school spirit, by Prof. Charles A. Brown of the Central High school Superintendent of the Gadsden pub
 lie schools, w. c. Griggs, and Prin-
 cipal Frank L. Grove of the Tuscaloosa High school will choose their own sub- tects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-31
RIVAL MANAGERS !. ARE IN BIRMINGHAM Bragg of Auburn and Fried man of Alabama Discuss
 1916 Prospects

"When the baseball season opens at the University of Alabama said Hugo Friedman of Tuscaloosa, graduate man. ager of athletics, i've expect to cele- brate the completion of our splendid ath- letic field and the construction of mod ern grandstands by turning out big league baseball team. We have the ma terial for a fine squad and with the able coaching which our men are certain to get, we look for most successful sea- son on the diamond.
 we are already at work on the foot ball team for next year and we hope to make a better showing even than we did this year Now that Alabama has at last defeated Sewanee. we can get our minds on the subject of defeating some of our other strong rivals and the sup porters of the Crimson and White will probably see one of the strongest teams