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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

to bottle of this wonderful liver medicine in every
home in the South
Calomel is poson-it's mercury-it attacks the
bones often causing rheumatism Calomel is dangerous
1t sckens-7while my Dodson's Liver Tone Isl safe.
pleasant and harmless Eat anything afterwards, be-
cause Il net ssiiyate Give * &c the
cause it doesn't upset the stomach or shock the liver
Take spoonful tonight and wake up feeling fine and
ready for full days work
Get bottle Try it! If 1t doesn't do exactly what
l say, tell your dealer to hand your money back
Every druggist and store keeper in the South knows
and knows Of my wonderful discovery of medicine
that takes the place of dangerous calomel
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
FROM EGYPT's FAMOUS QUEEN
coIored Mans Explanation Of How
His Wife Acquired Her Some
what Peculiar Name.

Dean Herman Schneider Of the
college of engineering in the Uniyer-
sity of Cincinnati, who is helping the
city of New York to organize its sys-
tenn of continuation schools and kin
dred activities, many years ago when
he lived in Maryland engaged col
ored man and his wife to help in the
upkeep of the house and premises
This part of the preliminary CONVERSE
ton Dean Schneider tells with gusto:
What is your manner"
tom Burgee, sah."
"Married?"
'Oh, yes, sab"
Whats your wife's name?'
"My wifes name Clara-P Peters"
How can that be, If your name is
BURGER"
ooh, that her first name; just her
first name. All of her name Clara
Peters Burgee."
What do you call herr"
Clara Peters"
aiU ST. tiisse iissiiiS'
well, sab, her old father, he was
educated; he could read, and he ter
rible fond of readin' the Bible and
Shakespeare, and SIGH books, and
namin his children alter folks he read
about So, when CHARACTERS was
born, he just nachally name her
CHARACTERS. alter that old queen OF
Egypt"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
cUTIcURA SOAP BATHS
Followed by a Little Ointment for
Babys Tender Skin. Trial Free.

They afford infants and children
great comfort, permit rest and sleep
and point to speedy healment of &C.
zemas, rashes, itchings, chaflngs and
other sleep destroying skin troubles.
Nothing better at any price for the
nursery and toilet.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
This Happened In Boston.

Cynthia, win you recite, Mary Had
q Little Lamb for us?" asked the
kind old gentleman.
II do not care to, much as should
like to obligo you" replied the little
girl with the horn-rimmed eyeglasses.
"As a matter of fact, the poem has lit
tie, II any, literary value, and in addi-
tion Is not true to life as it exists to-
day. Under the construction in thrade,
due to the meat trust. Mary could not
own an entire lamb. She might have
had chop, but beyond that the poets
Imagination must be blamed.
adelphia Public Ledger.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
70 oreanize STATE Body.

The preliminary meeting OF the real
estate exchanges of Tennessee 10 form
a state exchange as a unit OF the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate Elk
changes win be held in Nashville on
April 10.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
cookevIIle School Opposed.

Fayetteville.-At the April session
Of county court, with Judge j. b.
Parks presiding, the following resolu-
ton was adopted: Resolved, by the
county, court of Lincoln county. That
We go on record as favoring the repeal
of bill establishing the Polytechnic
school, so that our present represent
tive, Hon. S. w. Fleming, and Sena /.
J. ]. Murray, and our roterial rep g
sentative, Hon. W. p Cooper, may
know our opinion in the matter, and
we hereby ask them to vote for the
repeal."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Aid For CANNING Clubs.

Jackson.-A budget system for the
appropriation Of county funds and an
appropriation of 5000 for the aid Of
the girls canning and tomato club
work were the most important fea-
lures of the session of the Madison
county quarterly court. The tax rate
for the year was fixed at Sits, which
is the same as last year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Encountered the Widows smlte.

Encountered the Widows Smite.
II drapped down on muh knees befo'
de widdah,' related Brother Waller,
and pou'ed fo'th muh confectionery
sedimunts wild all de ellerquince of a
puhsidin' eldah. And de lady dess
nach'ly rotched out and slapped me
fiat! What do yo' call dat, sah?"
"Uh-well, sah," replied Brother Cud-
dyhump, who is a bit Of wag, Il
reggfn dat was the widows smite dat
we reads about. Uh-yaw! haw haw!"
Kansas City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
LAST WORD IN BREWERY BUILD.
INC

An immense placard on the top Of
a big brewery recently erected in Phil
adelphia was cause for comment by
citizens who saw in it an unintentional
prophecy. thread. THE Last Word in
Brewery Building" Harry H. Paisley
of Philadelphia, treasurer of the Read
ing railway and allied corporations.
in speech made at the annual BAN
quet Of the Pottsville Y. M. c. A.,
called attention to the appropriate
ness of the placard in view of the fact
that the liquor traffic is doomed. He
declared that the one service for the
uplift of society today is the bring
ing about of the death of the liquor
traffic. He said the handwriting is on
the wall and all liquor dealers and
brewers would do well to get out Of
the business at once.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
NEWS
FROM TENNESSEE
HARDIN COUNTY FARMERS PRO.
oREsslvE LEAGUE ORGAN.
lied AT SAVANNAH.
AGAINST PROPOSED SCHOOL
Report From Humboldt Says Large
Acreage Planted In corn--Ten-
nessee News From All Parts
of The State.

Savannah. Shipment OF butter,
eggs and other products by parcel post
to Memphis, direct from farmer to
consumer, will be undertaken by the
Hardin County Farmers Progressive
leagne, organized here Cooperative
branch leagues will be organized to
carry out the plan. Hardin county is
making great strides toward crop d.
versification. A representative of the
United States farm demonstration de-
partment has been located here, and
boys corn and pig clubs, and girls
canning clubs have been organized.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Favor Municipal Lioht Plant.

Memphis, With the quietest cleo
ton held for many years, and the
lightest vote cast for a quarter of
century, e. H, Crump triumphed over
w. A. Weatherall for mayor by vote
of seven to one, while the people vot-
ed in favor of a municipal light plant
by vote of ten to one.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Aeroplane PropelIers.

Selected ash, which is both strong
and light and will not split under
vibration or shock, or huilt.up lay.
ers Of spruce with mahogany centers,
are the materials with which the pro-
pellers of aeroplanes such as are be-
ing used in the European war are con.
structed. The framework Of the ma
chimes, too, is generally made Of wood,
spruce being much used on account of
its straight grain and freedom from
hidden defects.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
RESTRICT BEER OUTPUT.

According to the Lokal Anzeiger, re.
strictions have been imposed on beer
production in Germany. First, the
brewers were required to cut down
the amount of malt so per cent Then
decrease Of 40 per cent was or.
dered-the authorities, later. to fix
definitely, the amount of malt eaci
brewery may consume.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Composition Resented.

How did you come out in that
poker gamer" asked Bronch Bob.
II won seventy dollars" replied the
travelling man.
An the last time you was here you
won twice as much"
Yes. Why do you ask?"
Purely fur patriotic reasons. Us
Crimson Gulchers has about decided
it's time to git together an pass some
anti-immigration laws fur local USE"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Looks Wrong.

Patience-This paper says Chicago
reports two divorces to each IL mar
riages.
Patrice-That seems an awful small
number of divorces.
why so?"
Because Chicago has so many
more lawyers than ministers"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Gasoline Explosion In Garage.

Memphis.-Fire destroyed the Lock
wood garage and livery stable, did con-
siderable damage to vacant store adj
Joining, resulted in a painful injury to
a, fireman and came near, ending the
earthly life Of an aged negro stable
man. -
All this happened in a few minutes.
A gasoline explosion in the garage
sent a vast volume OF flame and smoke
through wooden roof before near
by workmen could get In their street
clothes, the building was seething
pit of fire. Two horses were cremated
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Would Repeal School Act.

Decaturville.-The county court OF
Decatur county, by unanimous vote,
passed resolution condemning the
act of the legislature creating poly
technic school at Cookeville, Tenn,
and petitoned Hon. H. B. Pafford, flo
terial representative, to vote for the
repeal of said act at the conveninS of
the legislature.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
No Time.

Judge-Why don't you look for
work?
Casey-Oi haven't the tonne to
waste in such Improbable employ.
ment. Judge.
The average woman knows the ins
and outs Of Irritation. She first draws
a man, then she pulls him in.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
WoRklNeMAN,s FRIEND.

Every friend of the workingman
will vote against the saloon every time
he gets a chance. and to close it up.
not only on Sunday, but upon every
day of the week.-P. NJ Arthur of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Martin MAYOR no speak.

Martin.-Mayor A. B. Adams will
deliver a welcome address at the
meeting of the West Tennessee Press
association here April Is and 16 E.
p. Smith, president of the high school
win welcome the delegates on behalf
of the Business Mems club. A banquet
will be served the night Of April is at
Hotel Williams. Plans of entertain
ment include an automobile ride over
the city and country
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
What He Wanted.

II called to see If / could sell you
book"
What do | want the book for?"
For two dollars"
But what made you think wanted
the book?"
why, two dollars"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
VOTE AS YOU PRAY.

A child once was greatly distressed
by the discovery that her brothers
had set traps to catch birds. Cues
toned as to what she had done in the
matter, she replied:
II prayed that Che traps might not
catch the birds"
Anything else?"
YES" she said, Il then prayed that
God would prevent the birds from get.
ting into the traps"
Anything further?'
yes. went out and kicked the
traps all to pieces"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
For weak joints apply Hanford's
Balsam thoroughly and well rubbed in.
ADV.
Golnu Too Far.

There Is no way of ccnquering the
overbearing and dictatorial attitude of
a man." remarked the determined
looking woman.
Il thought your husband favored
your ideas in most matters
"He is tyrant at heart. / asked
him whether he thought women
should be permitted to vote and he
said he thought they should be COM
PEELED to do So"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
A Difference.

81 thought they didn't allow wait
ers to take tips in this restaurant
said the lawyer at the table.
I'VE don't, sir" replied the waiter.
Il saw that man at the next table
give you a tip just now"
mo, sir, that was not a tip, sir;
that was a retainer"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
II Takes the Fire Out,

To take the fire out Of burn or
scald quickly use Hanford's Balsam Of
Myrrh. Apply it lightly at once and
the inflamed skin should be quickly
cooled. Be prepared for accidents by
always having bottle on hand Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

DON'T VISIT THE CALIFORNIA Ex-
POSITIONS Without supply Of Aliens Foot
Ease. the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
Shoes. or dissolved In the foot-bsth. The Standard
relief to tired, aching feet and prevents swollen.
hot feet One lady writes: y enjoyed every minute
Of my stay at the Expositions, thanks to Aliens
Foot-Ease In my shoes" Get II TODAY. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
An Art SUSPICION,

"True art does not think Of money"
NO" replied the grand opera man
ager.. Il am expected to do the think
ing. And sometimes I think brain
work is as poorly paid in the art bust
ness as in any other"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
pr,xrp pAnpx . coon TONIC

ELIXIR BABEK A GOOD TONIC
And Drives Malaria out Of the System.
your sBnbek' acts like magic; have
ish who were suffering with chills, ma
laria and fever. / recommend 1t to those
who are sufferers and in need of a good
tonic."--Rev. S. Szymanowski, St
Stephens Church, Perth Amboy, N. j.
Elixir Babek SO cents. all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski & Co.. Washington. d. c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Most of us Are.

Young man. are you the victim
of habit?"
"Of habits, sir-other peoples
Boston Evening Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
unperturhed.

THAT poem of yours about spring
had some hard lines to scan. The
feet were difficult to manage"
"Well, in spring you must expect to
have hard lines and take extra care
about your feet"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
strawberry cron Late.

Humboldt large acreage is be
ing planted in corn; tomato ground Is
being prepared for transplanting, and
substantial acreage is going into
cabbage. Strawberry blooms are lat
er this year than has probably ever be
fore been known on account of con
tinued cold weather, but there Is ey-
cry indication that there will be a
good crop and that good prices will
prevail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
SLUMP IN BREWERY VALUES.

The growing temperance sentiment
is responsible for the fact that the
Pittsburgh Brewing company paid no
dividends this year. AS result of
the company's action, the common
stock was forced down several points,
and Pittsburgh Brewing company
bonds dropped to low-record price.
Independent Brewing common also de-
clined three-fourths to two and three
fourths.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
sAM,L W. sHERRILL APPOINTED
Popular Educator of East Tennessee
To Head State Schools.

To Head State Schools.
Nashville.-Gov. Rye has announced
the appointment of Prof. Sheriff. of
Johnson City as state superintendent
of public instruction. The appoint
ment will be confirmed by the state
senate when the legislature recon.
venes May 8.
Prof. Sheriff. is at the head Of the
model school of the East Tennessee
State Normal at Johnson City, where
he has been located for the last four
years He is very popular in East
Tennessee and his appointment was
urged by practically the solid educa-
tional interests of that section of the
state, as well as aalarge number of
teachers and those who have known
him in Middle and West Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

Kill the Files Now and Prevent
disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do it.
Kills thousands Lasts all season. All dealers
or six sent express paid for 81. 81. SOMERS,
$50 De Kalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
Against PulImans.
Mrs. Atkins To Talk.

Mason.-Mrs. Florence Bwell At.
kins of Nashville, national lecturer for
the womans, Christian, Temperance
Union. viii lecture here April is. A
local branch OF the w. c. T. U. viii
probably be organized. .
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

Justice is represented as being
blindfolded, but the probabilities are
she sometimes peeps.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
A Definition.

Knicker-What Is a smile?
Bocker-The shortest distance be-
tween two ears.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

1t would help some IL we did more
praying on Sunday and less preying
on the other six days.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
RESULT OF BEER.

Professor Hahnel says three hun.
dred out OF every one thousand babies
born in Bavaria. the greatest beer
drinking nation. are born dead" Yet
brewers advertise beer as q health
drink.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
AGED Norman Breaks Hip.

Covington.- Lou Murphy, IS,
fell from a porch at her home near
,Burlison. and her right hip was
broken.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
AGAINST Polytechnic School.

Dyersburg. the quarterly meet
ing of the Dyer county court held here
a resolution of protest against the pro.
posed Cookeville Polytechnic school
was passed
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

Church-What has London got to
combat the German Zeppelins?
Gotham-Why, her well-known fog
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

The aviator who is taken up by a
society leader can always return the
compliment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Nye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
Eyes and Granulated Hyeiidsi No Smaring-.
81 mali Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

After man gets to be about SO old
the insurance solicitors give him
rest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

The fortune hunter must act as his
own guide.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

Dragoljub Jelitich, age twelve. is a
soldier in the Serbian army.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

A mans favorite way of saying moth,
ing is to write a long letter to friend.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
DROPS Dead Ia Milan Home.

! Milan.--Mert s., Clark, a well known
citizen, dropped dead while prepar-
ing to retire. He had been in i'll health
some time, and was afflicted with
heart disease.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

For inflamed sore eyes apply Han
fords 3alsam lightly to the closed
lids. 1t should relieve in five minutes.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
That London Fou.

For bruises use Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
cider Is Included.

Under the recent law enacted by the
general assembly to prevent the sale
In soft drink stands of any beverage,
or drink containing more than one-half
Of one per cent Of alcohol, the sale of
elder and similar drinks is prohibited.
Notice has been sent to all parts4of
the state calling attention to the pro-
vision of this new law. and soft drink
stands and ell dealers In cider, in its.
varied quality. are cautioned not te
violate the law
Against PulImans.
In federal court verdict awarding
to the plaintiff s12,50O damages was
rendered In the case of Roy Bandy vs..
the Pullman Company, Bandy sued
the Pullman Company for injuries al
legged TO have been received while rid
Ing in one of1be defendants cars.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

Made since 1S46-Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16

Wisconsin reports three cases of
triplets this year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-16
lmportant 20 Mothers

Important 70 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
signature asasa sa Of IZzM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletchers Castoria
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-02-04

Governor Gilchrist is working
on a splendid scheme for advertis-
ing the town. He is securing for
publication signed certificates
from everyone he can find who
has been benefited or cured OF
any physical ailment by drinking
Punta Gorda artesian water. He
has secured a number of certificat-
es from various persons who testi-
fly, some that they have been cured
of kidney troubles, others that
they have been relieved of rheu-
matism, others of digestion
These certificates will be printed
in booklet form and thousands OF
them will be mailed to people
abroad. This is likely to result
in making Punta Gorda one of the
famous health resorts of the Unit
ed States. Every citizen knows
that our artcsian water, of which
there is an abundance, has very
valuable health giving properties
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-02-04
REACHING THE SPOT
1t Has Been Done, SO Scores of
Punta Gorda Citizens Say

To get rid of an aching back,
The sharp twings,
The tired out feelings,
You must reach the spot-get at
the cause.
In many cases It's the kidneys.
Doan' s Kidney Pills are for
weak kidneys.
Punta Gorda citizens testify.
w. ID. Speck, carpenter, Olym-
pia Ave-, E., Punta Gorda, says
"My back often gave out on me
while working at my trade where
| have to do lot of STOPPING and
lifting. 1t WASH t long after / be-
gan taking Doan's Kidney Pills
that the backache left me, and /
haven t had return Of the trouble
for about four years. | have ev-
cry reason to speak highly of
Doan s Kidney Pills,
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for a Kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Speck had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
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