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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
GRANDMA USED SAGE TEA
TO DARKEN HER GRAY HAIR
She Made Up a Mixture Of Sage Tea
and Sulphur to Bring Back Color,
Gloss, Thickness.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make 1t at home. which il
mussy and troublesome. Nowadays,
by asking at any store for "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy" you
will get large bottle of the famous
old recipe for about so cents.
Don't stay gray! Try it! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as it does. 1t so naturally
and evenly. You dampen sponge or
soft brush with 1t and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time, by morning the gray
hair disappears, and after another ap-
plication or two, your hair becomes
beautifully dark. thick and glossy
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

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 it to your chill
dren. 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, 1915-02-26
Pats Investment.

Pat bought pig in the fall, paying
$3.50 for 1t; during the winter he
bought $1,000 worth of feed for it, and
In the spring he sold the pig for $17.50.
A neighbor asked him how much he
got for it, and when Pat told him, he
said: well, you didn't make much on
1t, did your"
NO." said Fat, but you see had
the use of the pig all winter.-Every-
tody's Magazine
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
For Perfect Church.

Jackson.-Rev. J. Ernest Thacker OF
Norfolk, Va, conducting revival at
the First Presbyterian church here, de.
livered sermon on "The Imperfect
Church" Rev. Thacker urged that the
membership throw aside its lethargy
and begin work in earnest for ad
vancement of the Christian religion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Shields viii Make Address.

Knoxville John X. Shields
has accepted an invitation to deliver
the principal address at the Washing.
ton birthday celebration of the Ten.
nessee Society of the Sons of the Rev.
olution, which will be held here. His
subject will be "The Constitution Of
the United States"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
SELF SHAMPOOING
With cuticura Soap 10 Most Comfort
Ing and Beneficial. Trial Free.

Especially II preceded by touches
Of Cuticura Ointment to spots of dan.
druff and itching on the scalp skin.
These Jupercreamy emollients meet
every skin want as well as every
toilet and nursery want in caring for
the skin, scalp, hair and hands.
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, 1915-02-26
Never Good at Mathematics Anyhow

Never Good at Mathematics Anyhow.
This yur town is getting to be too
laundering mathematical for COM
fort!" grumbled old Dad Bling. Truth
er day, as was standing on a corner
taxicab run over my toes, and then
stopped just beyond me.
!" Herr. confound you!' says to
the shower. These yur toes that you
just smashed are mine!'
We'll, why didn't you drag EN-
out of the way?' he asked.
!" Drag the devil!' / yelled. How
did / know how fur they protruded?
Expect visitor in your fair city to
do nothing all the time but figger up
his own feet?' Kansas City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Next Year In Chattanooga.

'NS~s WI W. SbdSsabSoS1s
Chattanooga was selected as the
convention city for the 1916 annual
conference of the Southern Baptist
secretaries, the naming of the next
meeting place being one of the closing
acts of the 1915 session, which was
held at the Chisca hotel In Memphis.
The secretaries also named Oct 3
as the first authorized state mission
day in the history Of the church.
The establishment of state mission
day followed the expression Of DR.. w.
D. Powell of Louisville, KY, who sug-
gested that it would be good plan
to have such day, as well as the
home and foreign mission day, which
occurs in the spring.
The funds secured through this day
will be devoted to the state evangelis.
tic work which already is being con
Quoted on large scale.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Indorse Roads Bill.

Jackson.--tAt the regular meeting Of
the Madison County Highway associa-
ton, house bill No 1886, known as the
good roads bill, was indorsed and its
passage urged. Steps were taken by
the association to have Madison coun.
ty get full benefits from the bill wher
passed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
More Meat Next Season.

Authorization has been secured from
the secretary Of agriculture to Craze
on the national forests of California
for the season of 1915, 212,2S0 cattle
and horses. 505.750 sheep and goats
and 1850 swine. Compared with the
grazing season of 1914, these numbers
constitute a considerable net increase.
During the year approximately $4,000
acres in the national forest permit
were eliminated from the forests.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
CONDENSED news
FROM TENNESSEE
CONVICTION TO BUILD NEW POST
oFFIcE-FARMER RS OF MILAN
DIVERSITY CROPS.
INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS
Plans for Initial Meeting Of Tennessee
State charities--Good Roads
Bill Endorsed In
jackson.

acknowledgements Mcclellan
has notified local officials that $4,000
is available for building the new post
office in Covington. The building Is
to be one-story, with basement rum
ming the entire length for office pur
poses.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
To Interest Farmers.

Jackson.--H. s. Nichols, farm dem.
onstration agent for West Tennessee
left for Savannah to hold community
meetings throughout Hardin county
He expects to get all farmers inter.
ested in scientific methods that have
meant SO much to Madison and other
counties.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Former MAYOR Dead.

Grand Junction.--C. ]. Rogers, rs,
former mayor and prominent business
man, died at his home here. A native
OF Elgin, Scotland, Mr.. Rogers came
to Grand Junction at the age of 3s
years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Reason.

There's no use talking" began
Mrs. Nagg.
II know it," interrupted Mr.. Nagg,
land the fact that you persist in talk
ing afer making that declaration
simply proves what ! have often as
serted regarding the lack Of logic
exhibited by some women. Now pro-
coed with your lecture"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Seven Cars Of Poultry,

Union City. Davidson, Reynolds &
Dietzel have just shipped seven car.
loads of poultry, for which they paid
extra good prices. Much interest is
being manifested by the farmers OF
this section In the raising of chickens
,incks and turkeys.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Miss Mann WEEDS EvanoelIs. Bowe,

Miss Mann WEEDS Evangelist Bowen.
Brownsville.-Rev. ]. A. Bowen and
Miss Virginia E. Mann were married
at the home of the brides brother,
DR.. J. w. Elliott, at Cordele, Ga. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. j.
W. Malone, president OF Andrew col
lege, Cuthbert, Ga.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
safety First.

In certain village down South
there was a physician noted for his
reckless automobile driving. One day
when he answered the telephone, q
woman's voice asked him II he were
going out driving that afternoon.
mo; hardly think will have time
this afternoon replied the doctor.
"But why do you Ask"
We'll" replied his anonymous ques-
toner, i want to send my little daugh.
ter downtown for some thread If you
are not"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
City Wins Fight.

The traffic bureau and city Of Nash.
vile, Tenn, won their fight to equalize
switching conditions between the rail-
roads which operate the Nashville ter
minals and the Tennessee Central rail-
road, is word received from Washing
ton. The Interstate Commerce COM
mission issued an order requiring the
l.. & N. and the N, G. & st. L. rail.
roads to switch interstate competitive
traffic to and from T. G. tracks on the
same terms as interstate non-competi
tive traffic.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Commensurate Veteran Dead.

Paris.-At the family residence near
Hazel. James Housden died at the age
of 70 years. He was one of Hazel's
most highly respected citizens, Con-
federate soldier, having fought in the
civil war. He is survived by his wife
and five children, one son and four
daughters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
When Your Ewes Need Care

Use Murine Eye Medicine. No smarting-Feels
Fine--Acts Quickly. Try Il for Red, Weak,
compounded by our Oculists-not "Patent
Medicine"--but used In successful Physicians
Practice for many years. Now dedicated TO
the Public and sold BY Druggists at SOC per
Bottle. Murine Eye Salve In Aseptic Tubes,
80 and Soc. Write for Book OF the Eye Free.
Murine Eye Remedy Company, Chicago. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Reported Purchase Of oil Company.

Covington.-It is reported that N. H.
Murphy has bought the Covington
plant Of the Phoenix Cotton Oil com.
pany. An important feature Of the
local management has been the fatten.
ing Of large numbers OF cattle for
shipment to Eastern markets.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Raise Food at Home.

Milan.-Farmer of this section are
turning their attention to diversified
crops. Homegrown foodstuffs will be
the policy in the future, with decreased
cotton acreage Business is becoming
more active in all lines.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Married In a suesy

whiteville-Miss Willie Erma vii.
liams Of Cedar Chapel, daughter of w.
F. Williams, of Hardeman county, was
married to Tommie Lee Deem. young
business man of Middleton. while seat.
ed in buggy near Whiteville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Quite So.

Now they are advertising dread
naught gray. They ought not to drag
the various colors into this imbroglio."
What do you mean?"
Gray has always been considered
a neutral tint. Kansas City Journal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
The Proof.

''Is that a joker"
Eyes, certainly"
How do you known
why, professional humorist said
1t was"
How did he know"
why, he wrote 1t himself"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Law Cited on Narcotics.

Acting under a ruling made by the
United States, commissioner Of inter-
nal revenue, the announcement Is
made from the local office of internal
revenue that all hospitals will have
to register and pay special tax under
the new anti-narcotic law.
Also that all physicians, whether
they dispense drugs or not, must not
fill prescriptions unless the register
number of the physician making out
the prescription appears ON the face OF
the prescription.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Catarrh Of Kidneys
Cured By Peruna
Il had Ca
tarrh Of the
Kidneys and
Bladder. ]
Am Very
Thankful
For Peruna.
I Feel Well,
My tongue
10 clear, I

have no bitter taste in my
mouth. ! am glad to say I
do not need Peruna any
longer, ! ann perfectly well.
! have Peruna in the house
all the time. When | have
. cold or when | do not feel
well | take Peruna. We
were all sick with the grip
last winter. We took Peru
ma and it helped us. Peruna
is the best medicine for grip
or colds"
Mrs. Gus. II. Carlson. Box aol. Or.
tonvilles MINI.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
RUB-My-TlSM

VIII cure your Rheumatism and all
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts.
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antiseptlo
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
stockmen Meet.

Bolivar.-The president of the
Hardeman County Live Stock associa-
ton issued call for meeting of the
association to elect officers for the en-.
suing year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Proposes to Construct Hotel,

Trezevant.-Agitating a movement
for better hotel accommodations here.
q large number of citizens, in mass
meeting. adopted resolutions favoring
the organization of a stock company tc
erect an up-to-date hosiery.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
COLDS & LaGRIPPE

5 or doses 66s will break any case
of Chills & Fever, Colds G LaGrippe;
it acts on the liver better than Gallo
mel and does not grippe or sicken.
Price 25c.--Adv,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
A Mild Hint.

Can you understand why / can't
get job? I've been very patient and
persistent"
You don't go about it right" re-
piled Farmer Corntossel when you
want job you ought to ask some
body besides your senator to get it
for you"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Runyon Appointed,

Clarksville.-Frank s. Runyon has
been appointed chief clerk to DR.. Luz
cius P. Brown, head Of the pure food
and drug department of Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Hear cotton Factors' Plea,

Hear Cotton Factore Pea.
The state tax commissioner heard
the plea of Memphis cotton factors,
listened to an interesting outline OF
the state highways proposition, and re.
ceived much valuable information in
regard to general taxation from men
who know. The open hearing con.
sumed the forenoon and afternoon,
while in the evening there was an
executive session.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

W. N. u, MEMPHIS, NO. s-1s15.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Plans for state Meeting at Nashv

Plans for State Meeting at Nashville.
Chattanooga.-At conference of
leading charity workers of the state
tentative plans for the initial meeting
OF the Tennessee State Conference of
Charities were outlined. Miss Fanny
Battle, secretary of the United Chart
ties; Mrs. Jennie Kirby of Nashville,
C. c.. Member, secretary of the South.
ern Howard association; r. F. Hudson,
secretary of the Chattanooga Asso-
ciated Charities, and others attended
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

The man who borrows trouble is al
ways anxious to pay you back in your
own coin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
The cIImbers9

He--Men are descended from mon
keys.
She-Some haven't descended yet
Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Covered.

isn't that a new door-mat you
have? Strange. didn't notice 1t be
fore"
You were standing on 1t before"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Did the play have happy ending?"
Comparatively so. All money was
refunded after the second act."-T'un.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Better not try 1t on the dog-unless
you are sure of your dog.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
Changed Views.

Time makes big difference"
What are you thinking of"
my wife's father. used to think
him stubborn old fool. Now re-
spect his judgment"
Whats happenedr
Nothing, only he did his durndest
to prevent my clipping with his daugh-
ter" Detroit Free Press.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Cooperative societies in Bradford,
England. have between 10000 and So
900 members.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

cmmended kidney remedy in the
world. You'll decide 1t worth q trial.
when you read this enthusiastic testi-
mony.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

They stop the tickle Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops stop coughs quickly. A pleas.
ant remedy-5c at all good Druggists.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
This Didn't Really happsn.

'How did you enjoy the dinner"
Fine; nobody mentioned the war
even once"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

A first-class lawyer can break any
will--excepting his wife's.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

A born shopper is a woman who can
make the rounds of the bargain coun-
tiers without spending cent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26
May Lobby Against Bill.

Strongly opposing the repeal Of the
vital statistics law" as well as a
pending measure known as the doc
tors BILL" it is likely that commit
tee from the Memphis and Shelby
County Medical Society will come to
Nashville after the legislative recess
to urge their views upon the members
of the general assembly.
The doctors bill" seeks to place
physicians instead of nurses upon the
state board to pass upon the qualifi
cations of trained nurses.
Adjourned for Recess.
The state tax commission, after
hearing statement by State Geologist
Purdue, In regard to taxation of coal
lands, the mapping of each county for
purposes of assessment and other mat
tiers, held executive sessions and ad
journed for a recess.
Died at Age Of 7e.
Col. Phillip Brent Spence, aged 70, a
gallant Confederate soldier, former
United States consul at Quebec and
native of Davidson county, died in Gin.
cinnati. His death was the result Of
Q long period Of i'll health.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-26

Former Governor ls Reporter.
Ex-Gov. Ben w. Hooper is mem
Der of the staff of an afternoon daily
newspaper published here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22
Stupendous Price Reductions on
Good Footwear

Lot Of ladies' shoes and oxfords, B, c. and d widths.
All these shoes are of the Bolton and American Girl
makes, which was two of the very best makes of
shoes in this country, values from $3.50 to $500,
special price for this sale per pair, S1.75, and | pair
of the same lot free.
Lot of mems and boys shoes and oxfords, all sizes,
values to $500, special price for this sale per pair
$3.50, and l pair of the same lot free.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22
Additional Remarkable Bar
gains for Men and Women.

In connection with our White Sale, the fol-
lowing extraordinary bargains in mems, wom-
ems and children's winter apparel and foot
wear will be offered in order to effect a quick
and decisive clearance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22
Read this! 1t is Important to You

To each person who buys and pays for one
of the following splendid offerings, you will
receive a like article of the same value free.
For instance, should you buy a suit of clothes
at this sale and pay us the regular price for
them, you Will receive a suit of equal value
free.
Should your purchase consist of a lady's suit
or coat, a garment of equal value will be
given free to you.
This offer does not cover the white goods
bargains.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22
MEMS and Boys Suits at the Very
Lowest Prices

Lot of small men and young mems suits, good serv-
iceable, we'll tailored, but not the latest cut in style.
especially priced for this sale $3.50, and l suit free
with each one you buy.
Lot of mems and young mems suits, values to SIS,
special price for this sale, $3.50, and l suit free
with each purchase.
Lot of young mems and youths overcoats, regular
prices to $3.50, special price for this sale, S11. 90.
and l coat free with every purchase.
Lot of boys knickerbocker suits, regular prices to
$50, special price for this sale, $500, and l suit
free with each purchase.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22

Before the rise of linens was reported in the market we aced umn the urgent advice
of a high grade eastrn m to buy all the mems we cod use for months to come NOV NOV
thtp price have gone way up our alHness in buying puts us IN position to hold this SALE
which gives every housewife a splendid opportunity to rpensh her linen closet at prices
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22
Women's and Misses Coats and
Suits at Radical Price Cuts

Lot of ladies' and misses coats and suits, regular
prices up to $4,000, special price for this sale $1,000.
and | suit or coat free with each purchase.
Lot Of children's coats, regular prices $500 to $3.50.
for each purchase you get one coat of about equal
value free.
Lot Of lingerie waists, values to $780,; special price
Tor this sale .79c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22
Meetings and White Goods at Worthwhile Savings

Imperial English nansook 36 inches WIDE sells regularly for 35c per yard, l2yard bolts
for this. sale SpGa per yard. 26c
Imperial English nansok, 40 inches vide, extra fine quality sells regularly for 45c and
Soc for this sale special at per ward . 3c
Imperial long chh, SO inches wide 10 ad IL yard bolts sells regularly fr1 5c per yard
or $3.50 per bolt for this sale bolt price $I39
Imperial long CLOTH, 36 inches WIDE IL yards to bolt sells at zoe yard reguary, bolt price
for this sale $I79
Finest long ch, as inches WIDE beautiful cloth sells regularly at 2c a yard cOmes II
yards in a bolt for this SALE bolt price $3
Imperial Iniai linens 300 yards sells Regularly rise yard special O. this sale .....11c
Imperial India linen 300 yards, sells regularly for 20 a yard special br this sal. 80 15c
Yard wide beached muslin, regular Sc value sale price &c
Yard wide unheached muslin, regular 1cv value, sale price SC
Yard WIDE eached muslin, regular 1Oc vaMe sale price &c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22
Madison
South
Dakota

Just The dh ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS this headline is efficient for women who know this store they realize that ave mg extra gMm h
them Gn nth eWd gw values ma new ammmMA rd But our circle of kb sever widening many newer mesm new
emdM Measure shopping at one flour special s~ for their benefit we offer his hrd
Our assortment exceeds scope values those Offered by any previous event Me character this store and it is with full faith mwm @
m judgment and values that uwy hoMa and hB display Buy and profit thereby only n% ind values irresistible
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-22
The White Sale of Linens

60-inch all linen damask, bleached and
unbleached, sale price .............. .49c
70-inch heavy all linen damask, bleached
and unbleached, regular 81 quality, at. .85c