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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
EAT REMAINS OF CANDLES
Christmas Services Among the Eskl
mos OF Labrador--Part Most En-
joyed by the Children.

Somebody has said that when the
world was being made the Creator
gathered up all the waste. material he
had left over and made Labrador out
Of it. Some people say the Creator
never intended 1t 70 be inhabited. But
inhabited 1t is with sturdy, taciturn
band Of Eskimos, who. thanks to the
Moravian missionaries who have pene.
trated to that country. celebrate
Christmas in their own peculiar way
As service time in the church draws
near all the Inhabitants, old and
young. the men on one side and the
women on the other, are waiting In
eager expectation. It is quite dark
by four O'Clock and the bell rings. All
come trooping in clad in the best
clothes they can muster.
No one stays at home from these
services unless he is sick or lame.
and whenever 1t is possible sleighs
are used to bring these disabled ones
to church.
For the little children the happiest
part of the services comes later when
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
What the Doctor Knows
KIDNEYS MUST BE RIGHT TO
INSURE HEALTH

Few people realize 10 what extent their
health depends upon the condition OF the
kidneys.
The physician in nearly all cases of Sc.
rious illness. makes a chemical ..s ii;.ss::ss
of the patients urine. He knows that un.
less the kidneys are doing their work
properly, the other organs cannot readily
be brought back to health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any way, serious results are sure
to follow. Therefore, it is particularly
necessary to pay more attention to the
health OF these important organs.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
remarkable success as kidney remedy il
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root.
The mild and healing influence Of this
preparation, in most cases, is soon real.
lied, according to sworn statements and
verified testimony of those who have used
the remedy.
When your kidneys require attention,
get Swamp Root at once from any phar
macy. IL is sold by every druggist in bot
ties of two sizes-50c and $l00.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation, send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer & CO., Binghamton. N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
"christmas Past"

1t was indeed a gracious time, ant
as we read of the revels and cere-
monies and find foolish beliefs Of
Christmas Past. we might regret what
we have lost in this tanner and less
picturesque age, IL we did not know
that never before in history was
Christmas kept so truly and heartily
in the spirit of the day as 1t is now.
We have dropped good many rude
and some pretty customs. but we have
gained broadening spirit OF almost
universal charity, feeling Of real
brotherhood. that is perhaps none the
less real that 1t is held in check a
good deal during the rest of the year.
Charles Dudley Warner.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Got Out OF the Difficulty.

Some time ago local corps was re-
viewed by Sir Ian Hamilton, and there
Is a story told that one OF the officers
was mounted on a horse that had pre-
viously, distinguished itself In q
bakery business.
A wag in the crowd is supposed to
have recognized the horse. for he
shouted out, Baker, The horse
promptly stopped dead. and nothing
could urge 1t on. The situation was
getting painful, when the officer was
struck with brilliant idea. and re-
marked, within hearing of his steed:r
mot today, thank you"
The procession then moved on with
out further delay.-London Mail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
soldiers Want No Children.

asked Zeni Peshkoff, socialist,
what his sensations were when he
weat out to kill, 1T didn't seem real.
II doesn't now. Before my last charge
tho lieutenant and were filled with
the beauty of the night. We sat gag
iug at the stars. Then the command
came and we rushed forward. 1t did
not seem possible was killing hu-
fnan baInge" II il the unreAlity that
sustains man. Germans arc not hui
man beings--only the enemy. For the
woundpd French soldier will tell you
he loathes war aud longs for peace.
He lights or one object. permanent
peace. He fights to save his children
from figbtiug.
"Haya you any children!" | asked
ono soldier, mo. thank Col" ia the
reply. But Why Because" comes
the farce answer. "if | had son
would rather he deserted than see
what have seen." The man is not
uupsual. The soldicrs--not the WON.
en--are beginning to say: we viii
have no more children uulAss there
h 20 more wal" The New Republic.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
1.mpsranee and Fortitude.

The virtue of prosperity is temper
ance; the virtue of adversely Is forth
tude. Prosperity is the blessing OF
the Old Testament: adversely Is the
blessing If the New. which carrieth
the greater benediction and the clearer
revelation of Code favor. Pros
perity is not without many fears and
disasters: and adversely is not with
out comforts and hopes. We zee In
needlework and embroideries. II il
more pleasing to have lively work
upon q sad and solemn ground. than
to have dark and melancholy work
upon lightsome ground: Judge there
fore of the pleasure OF the heart BY the
pleasure Of the eye. Certainly. virtue
is like precious odors, most fragrant
where they are incensed or crushed:
for prosperity doth best discover vice.
but adversely doth best discover vir
tue.-Bacon.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
OBJECTS 70 LIQUOR DEALER.

My objection to the liquor dealer ID
the same as my objection to the bed
bug. For all know, the bedbug may
be entirely above reproach. so far az
his social relations are concerned. He
may be regular in his religious duties,
gentle in his home and prompt In pay.
ing his bills. He may be frugal and in
dustrious and blameless In every civic
duty and domestic obligation. He may
be kind to his wife and children.
obliging to his neighbors. generous to
the outcast and worthy of the vote OF
his congressional district. But my OBJ
lection to him is the way he gets his
living.-T. Alexander Cairns.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17

each child receives lighted candle.
symbolizing the light OF the world.
Each candle stands in q white turnip
which serves as a candlestick. Most
Of the candles are made from deer
tallow which the Eskimos bring to
the missionaries. After the services
the children eat not only the turnip,
but what Is left of the candle as well.
One year only about ten persons.
mostly men, could come from the
nearest island. The ice had been
driven together, and rather than miss
the Christmas service they had risked
their lives in crossing over on that
moving, heaving, broken Ice to the
mainland. Then they had to climb
the mountains and walk through the
deep snow until they reached the mis-
sion station after twenty-three hours
of danger and fearfully exhausting
march through the snow.
How happy they were to be in time
to celebrate the Christmas festival In
the house of their God! About six
days later. when the ice had formed.
all the rest Of the people came. but
oh! so sad and downhearted. Like
little children they told the mission
aries their tale Of sorrow. They de-
scribed how sad they all had been
when they found that 1t would be i'm.
possible to come to the mission sta.
ton for the Christmas service.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
ALCOHOL AND TUBERCULOSIS.

The following resolution was passed
by the International Congress on Tu-
berculosis, held In Paris, at which
some 1000 medical scientists were
present: THAT in view Of the close
connection between alcoholism and
tuberculosis. this congress strongly
emphasizes the importance of combin-
ing the fight against tuberculosis with
the struggle against alcoholism"
At the International Alcohol Con-
gress at Bremen, Professor Segran, a
distinguished Frenchman. said that
the use of alcohol predisposes the
system to tuberculosis and also pre-
vents cures. The real individual and
social treatment for tuberculosis con-
sists in the strictest total abstinence
from alcoholic liquors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
THE VERY TIME
When Powerful Food 10 Most Needed.

y
Tho need Of delicate yet nutritious
food IL never felt so keenly as when q
convalescent gets set back on &C
count Of weak stomach. Then Ii when
Grape-Nuts shows its power for 1t is q
most scientific and easily digested
food.
About a year ago." writes Kansas
woman, my little six-year-old niece
left the invigorating and buoyant air
Of Kansas. where all her life she had
enjoyed fairly good health. to live In
Ohio. She naturally had change OF
diet and of course q change OF water.
and somehow she contracted typhoid
fever.
After q long siege her case seemed
hopeless. doctors gave her up. and she
was nothing but skin and bones.
couldn't eat anything and for weeks
did not know even her father or moth
or. Her parents, In trying to get some
thing delicate and nourishing that she
could eat. finally hit upon Grape-Nuts
food and It turned out to be Just the
thing.
1She seemed to relish 1t, was soon
conscious Of her surroundings and be-
gan to gain strength so rapidly that
in q short time she was as well. play
ful and robust as II she had never
been ILL.,
We all feel that Grape-Nuts was
the predominating factor In saving
the sweet little girls life"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true. and full Of kumaS
interest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Are You or.s

when they take photographs Of a
banquet why do they always set the
camera up as far as possible from the
speakers table?'
That's easy. The speaker and the
prominent guests who cit near them
never buy tho photographs. It's the
boobs out on the edge of the crowd
who fall for that stun"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Bio Chance Both Ways.

The famous physician and the emf
hent clergyman were deep in discus
sion which threatened to become aori-
Monious.
You see." said the minister safcas-
ticAlly, you medical men know so
much about the uncertainties Of this
world that I would think you would
not want TO live"
"Oh. don't know responded the
physician cauutically. You clergy
men tell us so much about the uncsr-
tAintias Of the naxt wnrlG that we
don't want to dir."--Ladies' Homo
Journal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Big Success.

Mabel--Was your bazaar success?
Gladys-Yes, indeed; the minister
will have cause to be grateful.
Mabel--How much we're the profits?
Gladys - Nothing. The expenses
we're more than the receipts. But ten
OF us got engaged, and the minister
IA T., for a good thing In wedding
faaas
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Perfect Artificial Foot.

The foot Of She artificial leg is In
itself an exceedingly clever counter.
felt. Its core is part of the same piece
of wood that makes the body Of the
leg. Enveloping this core is rubber.
vulcanizet on In series of thin lay
ers. the result being to give the foot
q lively springiness. rendering It com.
Portable for walking and helping to
give tho wearer q natural gait.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Unselfishness is the key to
Christmas happiness.
cultlvatina the chrissmas splrls

Cultlvatina the Christmas Spirit.
Alas" sighed the moody man.
there is no gladness for me In this
joyous season."
"Tut.tut!" said the optimist. Sure
ly there is q ray Of sunshine for you.
as there Is for all Of US il we but
look for It."
NO." replied the moody one. Il
have not single friend and no rela-
tives with whom ! am on speaking
terms
Cheer up. then" advised the other.
with shad' Of envy In his tone.
Cant you be glad because you will
not have to buy any Christmas pres
ents"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
unerateful Wretch.

I'm writing letter to Aunt Sarah"
said WHEY, thanking her for the visit
she paid us. Do you wish to add any
thing to it?"
You might thank her on my be-
hail. replied hubby, for not staying
any longer than she did"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
she's Aoin Il.

oh, Mrs. Lawn, We want to get
your vote for the Village Improvement
soctety's plans. We met Mr.. Lawn on
the way to the station, and he"
Yes! How did he voter
Why. he's for 1t with enthusiasm
40 we'll book you--"
You'll hook me as against 1t with
enthusiasm. In all the thirty years OF
our married life my husband and
have never agreed on anything and
it's too late to begin now"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
mo- "MEplcINALr WHISKY.

Alcohol puts to sleep the sentinels
that guard your body from disease.
Policy holders are warned against ad.
vertisements extolling the virtues Of
whisky in disease The callous cruelty
of such advertisements lies in the fact
that they appeal to the very people
who are most injured by the use OF al
cohol--sufferers from rheumatism,
chronic kidney disease, nervous sub
jects. etc. There 10 no such thing as
medicinal" whisky.-From Bulletin
No. s. issued by the Postal Life Insur.
aEee Company, New York
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Dec. 10. 1914.

Germans evacuated plxmude
and allies made gains from Arras
to the sea.
Germans forced the fighting In
the Aruonne. but were repulsed In
the Woevre region and In Aisaes.
King Peter entered Belgrade at
head Of army.
Russians collected new army at
Warsaw.
German Warships shelIed Scar
borough, Hartiepool and WhItby
killing about 100.
British warships shelled West
ende.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
tie Was the Limit.

Mayme--"He's too slow for yours
truly. He said I reminded him OF a
beautiful autumn leaf" Ethel-"Well,
that was certainly very pretty com.
pliment-" Mayme-"Yes: but he
didn't have sense enough to follow I,
up by offering 10 press the autumn
leaf"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic 10 equally valuable IS Con-
eral Tonic because II contains the we'll
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System 50 cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
SALOON AND LABOR PROBLEM.

We make no claim that closed
saloon will settle the labor problem:
we do not believe 1t will. We do affirm
that there never will be found a solu-
ton for the labor problem that ignores
the saloon and allows it to continue,
whether run by the individual or by
the brewer for profit or run by the gov
eminent without profit. Labor cannot
carry 100000 rum shops on its back
and prosper under any system.
The kingdom of labor will not have
come when the door of the saloon Is
shut; there will still be Industrial
wrongs to right and other economic
problems to solve; but the largest sin
gle immediate contribution toward
that consummation, the swiftest relief
that can be applied. is the abolition of
the liquor traffic in the United States.
It is the one thing that as the barrier
to all other reform must be removed.
To every son of toll who is ground
beneath the millstones of low wages
and high cost Of living, we have but
one message. I'm the name of God and
home and native land, rise up and vote
for prohibition" Clinton Howard.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Dec. is. 1914.

Allies advanced on entire front
In effort to drive Germans from
Belgium.
German attacks south OF Ypres
were repulsed.
Germans rushed fresh troops to
the vlstuia.
Austrians reerossed carpathlans
into Gallcia and drove Russian ieft
back toward the San river.
senussl trlbesmen threatened
Egypt.
German cruiser cormorant was
informed at Guam.
Turks homharded Gevaetcsci.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Keep Tollinp.

He who Is silent is forgotten: he
who does not advance falls: ne who
stops is overwhelmed. distanced.
crushed: he who ceases TO grow great
or becomes smaller; he who leaves on
gives up.-Henri Frederic AmieL
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17

IMITATION IS sINcFREsT FLATTERY
but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth of the original.
Insist on la Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price 11.00.--Ady.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Kiss Renort. 70 Date.

Kiss Reports TO Date.
is kiss" asks the New York Her
aid, worth one hundred and twenty
i've dollars minute?" No kiss that
has to be bought Is worth anything at
all. Some kisses. voluntarily be-
slowed. are priceless above rubies or
life itself.-Columbia State.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Unanimous.

II understand Reggie Van Boob has
gone on the stage in spite Of the siren
uous objection Of his family"
Yes, but now that the public has
seen him, it has taken sides with the
family, and he'll have to retire."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
No savlnu.

"The women ought to be able to
save money on dress this year. wear.
ing their skirts too shortY'
Yes, but they have to spend so
much more on shoes and stockings"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
iNp,ANs WANT paon,eIr,oN.

The Society OF American Indians,
meeting in annual convention at Law
renee. Kan, unanimously adopted q
resolution calling for the enforcement
of all antiliquor provisions in Indian
treaties and declaring for state and
national prohibition The resolution
was made q part OF the platform Of
the association.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Mere TrIHe.

Now. children. want you to be
perfectly quiet when the bishop Is
here. and not say anything that will
mortify me-" But. mamma. can't we
Just ask him II ne wlil baptize the
new kittensY-Life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
1tfE1zallR |EElls!Il g
Asa4A NWllLy
IL JE 49,
A NATIONAL CALAMITY.

A NATIONAL CALAMITY.
Il have believed In the regulation,
not the prohibition of the liquor traf.
fic,' says DR.. Lyman Abbott, "but the
action of liquor dealers has made
regulation impossible"
The secretary of the Ohio Temper.
ance Union Ia liquor organization)
wrote to Doctor Abbott asking for a
letter which could be used in the state
prohibition campaign. Doubtless he
is sorry he did it. The reply came as
an open letter In the Outlook and is
a severe arraignment of the saloon as
q lawbreaker. Its law-defying pro.
pensities have, In the judgment of
Doctor Abbott, been its undoing We
quote:
"The American people are charac-
teristically conservative and slow in
coming to conclusion. But they are
coming to the conclusion, though
slowly, that the American saloon is
not only local nuisance but a ma.
tional calamity and are resolving to
abolish 1t.
1.-THE question Is not. Is beer use
full article Of food?
1T Is not, Is moderate drinking
wrong?
1T is not, Does the Bible prohibit
or permit moderate drinking?
"These questions the people would
prefer to leave each individual free
to determine for himself.
But they are not willing to leave
each individual to determine for him
self whether the laws enacted by the
community shall be obeyed. That
question the community will decide.
and It will suffer any Inconvenience.
any deprivation. which may be neces-
sary to secure such obedience. This
is the meaning Of the present prohibi-
tory movement. 49,.
"But II the people are compelled to
choose between an unregulated and
lawless liquor traffic and the prohibi-
ton of the liquor trafic, do not
doubt that they will choose prohibit
ton. II we cannot reform the saloons,
we shall abolish them. And II we can
find no other way to abolish them. we
shall abolish the distillery, the brew.
cry, the winery and the importation
of liquor from abroad"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
DON'T aNlEELEl

You can rid yourself Of that cold IN
the;head by taking Laxative Quinidine
Tablets. Price 26c. Also used In
cases of La Grippe and for severe
headaches. Remember that.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Not Entirely.

rs your papa asleep, Dorothy?"
His eyes is, aurtie, but not his
nose. Boston Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17

Dec. IA, 1914.
French continued their offensive
In Alsace and Lorraine.
Serbians reoceupIed Belgrade.
Austrians reoccupied Dukla In
the carpathians, capturing 5000
Russians.
Germans made gains In north.
ern Poland.
British submarine Bill sank
Turkish battIeship Messudieh In
the Dardanelles.
Pro-Germans mobbed In Rome.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
A French Custom.

In France children place their
shoes before the mantlepiece, In an.
ticipation Of visit from Father
Christmas.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
Dec. 10, 1s14.

DEC, ~, 1919.
British warships shelled Ger
man positions on Belgian coast.
Gaekwar Of ,Baroda bought EN-.
press Of India for hospital ship.
Allies gained at several points
from North sea to the Disc, but
lost near La Bassee.
Germans captured lowicz.
Severe fighting on the Bxura
and In GaIicia.
Russians held lines on the Duna.
lee river against fierce attacks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
saa They reonlats ,Ivar and p bovels AN Nv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDNYSQlOOL
LESSON

toy q. ., SELLERS. Acting Director OF
Sunday School Course Of Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago)
Copyright. 1915. Western Newspaper Union.)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17

In jeopardy lay. till some fell with
shock.
With an Indian yell on the dolls house
he fell,
And added poor dolly's scalp to his belt;
Then knocked Off Its toes and its fair Gre
clan nose
Which same was of wax-he proceeded
to melt.
Two tubs he upset without one regret;
He stood on his head It'll his face 1t
turned blue:
A curtain he tore and then sighed for
more
Inventively mischievous things he might
do.
He hid granny's specs. but that didn't
vex;
Her face frightened I'D with his fun and
his noise.
Zone sweet kiss repaid all" 30 she said.
Resignedly adding that boys Will be
boys"
But strangest of all at nights quiet fall
How meelsly. how placidly. this rogue
would say:
Goodnight. mamma dear. Goodnight
papa dear.
i've tried hard to be such a good boy to-
day!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17

You can't hurt some men unless you
hit them on the pocketbook.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17

A HINT TO WISE WOMEN. =
Don't suffer torture when all female
troubles will vanish in thin air after using
"Femenina." Price soc and SI.oo-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-12-17
CHIEF POLITICAL ISSUE.

We have now. as might have been
expected. liquor as the chief political
issue in Chicago.-Chicago Tribune.