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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
ALLIES CONTINUE
TO GAIN GROUND
SITUATION IN THE REGION OF
vERDUN Is REPORTED COM
PARATIvELY QUIET.
MANY PRISONERS TAKEN
Russians Capture Approximately 5000
Prisoners In a Recent Battle
With the Germans On
the Dneister.

Observation-Disclosures by the Ger
mans on the entire line of the French
advance in the Somme region show a
change In the situation from the ear
Tier days of the Anglo-French often
sive. In the beginning the Germans
concentrated their forces against the
British, apparently considering the op-
erations of the French to the south
as Of small significance. But the
rapid movement of the French troops,
together with the Importance of the
objective for which they are aiming
has caused the German commanders
to strengthen their defenses and
forces along the line guarding Per.
onne and other important strategic
points.
Both ends OF the French line have
been under heavy attacks, but the
French have been able to put them
down, without the Germans making
any gains whatever.
While the situation In the Verdun
region remains comparatively quiet
there are heavy bombardments on
both sides of the Mouse. No advances
are recorded by either French or Ger.
mans.
The immensely of the Russian drive
against the Austrians and Germans
during the last month Is indicated by
unofficial reports from Petrograd
which say that the Austro-G German
losses In the endeavor to stay the ad
vance of Gen. Brussilloff's armies to
tai nearly a half million men, but hall
of whom are prisoners.
The Austrians admitted serious
defeat west of Wolomea, where they
were driven back nearly Ave mites.
The latest official statement from
the Russian war office announces the
capture of approximately 10000 add
tional prisoners, 5000 Of whom are
said to be Germans, taken In recent
battle on the Dneister. About 5000
other prisoners were captured on 9th
err sections of the Russian front.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
PEACE PLAN ARRANGED.

Provides for Occupation Of Santiago
by American Marines.
washington. Arrangement for the
peaceful occupation Of Santiago, Santo
Domingo, by American marines under
Col. Pend.eton, have been reported to
the navy department by Rear Admiral
Caperton. Under an agreement be-
tween Col. Pendleton and the Domini'
can peace commission, the marines
were to enter the city Immediately
It was during the march toward San.
tiago that the Americans had four
fights with revolutionary bands. Ad
miral Caperton again predicted an
early restoration Of peace throughout
the island republic.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Short Period Of MournIna.

Two worthy followers of the royal
and ancient game Of golf were In the
habit Of daily playing together. In
the course Of time one lost his wife,
and on hearing the sad news his
Eiend Of the links paid on the follow
ing morning call to express his sin.
cere sympathy. Coincidence having
been declared. second nature mani.
tested itself.
You'll mo- be gowfn' the day?"
There was pause ere the answer
came:
"Weel. I'll fist TAX ma cleek an
we'll play yin or twa holes. Anyway.
she deed yesterday"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
ASTHMA

ri have been sufferer from asthma fos
thirty-two years." writes Mrs. j. P. Bish4
op, 744 Fatherland St., Nashville, Tenn.
II got to the place where l could not lie
down for months at time. / tried all
kinds of medicine, but got no relief. Lung
Vita was recommended. bought bottle
and can truthfully say that l have not
been bothered with asthma since / took
the first bottle"
what tung-Vita has done in cases Of con-
sumption, asthma, grippe, colds, Group.
and whooping cough. At your dealers OF
direct. Price $l.75 Free booklet upon
request. Nashville Medicine Co., Room Z,
Steger Bldg, Nashville, Tenn. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Sn@ year,. rw
fR0muv His Malaria Chlk Fever
knx2 ~ Also Fine General
EAUUu nNIH Strengthening TsEie
SsnA- AOANA> So1 S and T.. LOO AN
Seals Can Drown.
60c and oi.00 st IN
Dru1 Stsrsa.


It Is a curious fact that the fur seal
was once a land animal. The baby
seals are actually afraid Of water !:
they would drown IL thrown into 1t.
and have to learn to swim by repeated
efforts. When once they have BEEN
taught to swim, however, they soon
forget to walk.
There are In existence only two inns
portant herds Of fur seals, one OF
which has its breeding ground In the
Commander islands, belonging to RUS
sia, the other In the Pribilof islands,
belonging to the United States. OF
these the latter is much the larger.
sThe Pribilof islands are government
property, and thus 1t happens that the
United States government finds itself
the owner Of by far the most valuable
herd CT fur seals In the world. 4
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
CALOMEL WHEN BILIOUS? MO-! STOP!
ACTS LIKE DYNAMITE ON LIVER
"nedsens liver Tone" VII! Give Yn the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever ad-Doesn Make You Sckl

Stop using calomel! It makes you
sick. Don't lose a days work. II you
feel lazy, sluggish, bilious or consti-
pated. listen to me!
Calomel Is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel. when 1t comes into contact
with sour bile, crashes into 1t, breaking
1t up. This is when you feel that aw-
full nausea and cramping. II you feel
"all knocked out" II your liver Is tor.
pid and bowels constipated or you
have headache. dizziness. coated
tongue, IL breath Is bad or stomach
sour Just try a spoonful of harmless
Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get a 50-cent
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take Q
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
What the Tea Leaves Tell.

Do you know how to tell fortunes
In teacup7 1t furnishes a great deal
Of entertainment at party. This
Chinese rhyme explains It:
"One leaf, alone you'll be;
Two together. the priest you'll see. !
Three together, your wish will gains
-Four, a letter from loving swain.
Five, good news the letter will bring:
Six In row, song you'll sing.
Seven together, good fortune awaits,
So say to you the teacups' fates. /
Tea leaves large and tea leaves tall
Bring you company, great and small.
Tea leaves many and scattered fine
Is Of bad luck the surest sign. ]
Tea leaves few and near the rim,
Your cup Of Joy o'erhows the brim."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Taken PHILOSOPHY ally.

An Irishman was sauntering home4
ward from his labors one pay day
when he passed quarry where some
blasting was being done. Just as he
passed blast came and blew one cf
his hands off. The quarrymen quickly
gathered about and condoled with him
while awaiting the ambulance.
what fearful thingi" cried one Of
them.
"Oh. WELL" answered Murphy. 1T
might ha' been worsel"
"How's that?" asked the man.
ut might ha' been the hand wild me
wages In"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
DAMAGE FROM STORM HEAVY
Communication With Many Cities On
the Gulf Coast Has Been
Cut Of


New Orleans.-Reports Of great
damage to property and growing crops
due to the tropical storm that swept
In from the Gulf Of Mexico over parts
Of Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi and
Alabama have been received.
Latest reports from storm districts
report seven lives lost with crews of
two schooners unaccounted for.
Property damage in Alabama and
Mississippi will total more than $4,-
100000.
Many small coast towns in the storm
area have not been heard from owing
to demoralized wire conditions, and,
as is usually the case In Gulf hurri-
canes, 1t will be several days before
the loss of life can be accurately re-
ported. Government weather bureau
officials point out that ample warning
of the hurricanes approach was sent
to all threatened points and they be-
lieve these communities, taking ad-
vantage of past experience, sought
places of safety.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

spoonful and II II doesn't straighten
you right up and make you feel fine
and vigorous ! want you to go back to
the store and get your money. Dod-
sons Liver Tone Is destroying the
sale Of calomel because 1t il real liver
medicine; entirely vegetable. therefore
1t cannot salivate or make you sick.
! guarantee that one spoonful Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels OF that sour bile and consti-
pated waste which 10 clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
! guarantee that q bottle Of Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give 1t to
your children. 1t Is harmless: doesn't
grippe and they like Its pleasant taste.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
July 10, 1915.

French drove back Germans In
the Argonne.
Hindenburg and Mackensen ad-
vanced on Warsaw.
Austrians crossed the Dniester
and advanced on Bessarabla.
Heavy artillery fighting In Car
lnthla.
German submarine U-51 sunk In
Black sea by Russian warship.
French aeropIanes bombarded
military station at chauny.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Quarantine Connecticut rroopa.

Nogaies.-The Second battalion OF
the Second Connecticut infantry was
placed in quarantine upon its arrival
here because of the presence of case
Of suspected smallpox which developed
shortly after the train left Mantle.
The sick man. Corporal Nation,
Company H. of Waterbury, was not
put off the train when he first be-
came Ill because it was thought he
was only suffering from chickenpox.
The remainder of the troop in camp
here are In excellent health.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
ExauoeratIon.

Jerolomon G. W6odford, textile
expert, was talking about the giant
chemical trust just formed In Ger.
many.
trusts don't do the HARM" he said
"that they are popularity supposed to
do. There's lot Of ridiculous exag.
geration In this trust octopus talk. II
reminds one Of the girl on the sea voy.
age who wrote:
THAT day frightful tempest burst
upon us, but resolved to stay on deck,
even though the wind increased to
such terrible hurricane that 1t was
only with the greatest difficulty could
keep up my parasol.'"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
A. to Your Hair and Skin by Using
Cutlcura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant, super-creamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
Of the skin under conditions which, II
neglected, tend to produce . state Of
Irritation and Disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Arms Furnished Mexicans.

Ell Paso.--According to Col. Jose Go
mez, of the Carranza army, who ar
rived here from Cuba, 100 machine
guns and 2O,000,OOO rounds of ammu
milton, bought by Germany in the
United States to prevent the allies ge;
ting them, have been turned over to
the Carranza government. The guns
and ammunition, Gomez says. were
shipped to Cuba and thence to Tam
pico, where they now are in posses
sion of Carranza army officials.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
HappIness Away From Homo.

My little nephew was making long
visit to his grandmother's and while
there he had no desire to go out. One
day his grandmother said, Walter.
why don't you go out and play?" When
at his own home 1t was just the re.
verse-his mother could not keep him
indoors.
Returning home after his long visit
to his grandmother, said, Walter.
guess you are glad to come home to
mother"
He replied. II don't know. Grand
ma wants me to go out and see the
world and you dont"-Chicago Trib
une.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
MEMORIAL FOR FALLEN.

VIII Be Held When Bodies OF Car.
rial Victims Arrive.
Ell Paso.-Civil and military authori
ties are making arrangements for q
memorial service and military fun
eral for the American soldiers who
fell at Carrizal.
Andres Garcia, Mexican consul, said
the bodies probably would reach here
late in the week.
The border broke record July 3
by going, for the first time in months,
without a real live rumor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Flfty.Flfty Deal.

Euty-Tuy bSat.
A number of politicians were attend
Ing convention In Chicago a short
time ago when one of the number was
approached by an old acquaintance
who was plainly down in his luck.
Sliding up to the politician he said:
"Say. Jack, lend me ten. will you?
I'm short"
The big fellow went down into his
pocket, flashed out big roll and hand
ed a nye-dollar bill to the down-and-
outer.
"Say. Jack" saic he Of the touch"
II said ten."
II know you did," replied the poll
tician, "but I think this way Is fairer.
You lose FIVE and lose five"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
A ven.uresome Thirst.

II Just heard ThreeFingered Sam
shouting for total 4stinence."
Yes" replied Broncho Bob. He
gathered that it had something to do
with drinkin' an he says he's willin'
to try anything once"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
A Nice Man.

my goodness! would never have
supposed you could be the mother of
such big girl. You must have been
married very young"
What nice man that Mr.. Wedge
wood is" she said to her husband
after the visitor had departed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
AeriI Coast PtroI.

Washington.-Esta Of an
aerial coast patrol system in connec-
ton with the naval militia for educa-
ton and training Of aviators is pro-
posed in bill introduced by Senator
Johnson. 1t would appropriate ST.
100000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Liyea up TO Hls Name.

''For the first year Of his married
life Rounder came to dinner In eve
ming clothes"
"What does he do nowT
"Now he comes to breakfast In
them. boston Evening Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

German crown princes army
thrown back by French at the Ar
gonne.
Austrlans In LubIln region re-
treated toward Galieian border.
Austrian attempt to invade Italy
at kreuzberg defeated with heavy
loss.
Russians bested Turks In bat.
ties In Armenia and Transcaucasla.
French aeroplane squadrons bonn
barded German railway and sup
ply stations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Sufficient.

do you think we shall ever estab-
fish communication with Mars?''
See no reason for trying to do So"
replied Mr.. Growcher. Enough op.
,ortunity for diplomatic interchange
ipwn here"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
EInhtlnn Villa Men

Chihuahua. - Gen. Ignacio Ramos
has wired Gen. Trevino from Corran-
tos that heavy fighting against Villa
bandits near Corralitos was still In
progress, with good results so far.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Breaking II Gently.

After the dynamite fatality, Casey
ran to break the news to Mrs. Muir
ply.
"Have you got Pats life insuredT"
he asked.
"Indeed I have, and for long
WHILE" was the reply.
swell, them" blurted out the tactful
messenger, II hope We won't have the
trouble collecting 1t that the boys will
in collecting Pat"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Druggists Know a Good
Kidney Medicine

We are pleased to handle DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root for our customers are al.
ways satisfied with the results obtained
from its use. Our present manager who
is an old time drug man has used it with
good results in Kidney trouble and does
not lose an opportunity to recommend SO
fine medicine.
Very truly, yours,
PORTER'S DRUG STORE,
North Main St. Salisbury, N. c.
November 18th. 1915.
Prove Whist Swamp Root viii Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Bipghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot.
tie. It will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet Of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing. be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one.
dollar size. bottles for sale at al drug
stores.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Position Of Immunity.

you people all seem to take great
deal Of loose talk from that man In a
frock cont"
EYES," replied Bronco Bob. "He sort
O. putssit over on us. because he knows
he kin. He's the only undertaken In
Crimson Gulch. No matter what kind
o. trouble comes up there's necessarily
an understandin' that he's to be a sur
viv0r."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
July IS. 1915.

Germans held gains In the Ar.
aonne against counter-attaeks.
Germans renewed drive on War.
saw and took Przasnysx.
Austria issued Red Book aeeus.
Ing allies Of cruelty, etc.
Welsh coal miners struck.
Germany formally expressed re-
greet for torpedolng OF American
steamer Nebraskan.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
BODIES FROM cARRIzAL.

Troopers Who FeII az CarrizaI NrrIVe
On Special Train.
Ell Paso, Textile bodies OF Capt
Charles T. Boyd, Lieut.. Henry T..
Adair and seven troopers of the Tenth
Cavalry, who fell with them in the
fight with Carranza troops at Carrizal,
have been brought to Juarez aboard
a special train from Villa Ahumada.
Gen. Bell, commanding the Ell Paso
military district, announced that he
had arranged for the train bearing
them to cross the river to Ell Paso
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
Immediate Problem.

''Where are the SHOWS Of yesters
dayT' inquired the man who quotes
poetry.
"Never mind about that" rejoined
his wife. 1.-THE important question Is,
where is the Ice that was due to ar
rive this morningw
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
July IA, 1915.

Germans made considerable nd.
vance In the Arsonne.
New German defensive devel-
oped In direction Of Riga.
italians took two forts south Of
Gorltx and trenches In carnle
Alps.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

Or. 3. r. Jackson, Celebrated Physician,
handed down to posterity his famous
prescription for female troubles. Now
sold under the name of "Femenina."
Price soc and $1.00.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

Weak, Falnty Heart, and HystsrIes
can be rectified by taking "Rcnovins" =
heart and nerve tonic. Price SOC and 81. NJ
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
IT IS IMPERATIVE

that you keep bottle of Mississippi
Diarrhoea Cordial In your medicine
chest. In constant use for fifty years.
Price 25c and 50c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
What lRalt2

"Are you inviting that queer fish
Mr.. Jimson?"
"Yes, I'm dropping him line."-
Boston Evening Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

WHY HAVE cHiLLs AND FEVER?
Plantation Chill Tonic Is guaran-
teed and will do the work in week.
Your money cheerfully refunded by
dealers II 1t fails after giving It
proper trial Price 50c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

One of the easiest ways for man
to get married is to tell a young wild.
ow that he intends to remain bache-
lor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
important to sno,hers

Fiction Is love story in which the
hero and heroine marry In the last
chapter and live happily ever after.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
sleeplnu Sentinel.

Sentry-Halt, who goes there!
Rustic-Friend!
Sentry-Pass, friend. Ais we'll.
Rustic-Thanks. sir. I'm sorry to
ave woke ZEE, sir!"-Punch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

There's always room at the top -
and the rent is cheaper.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

1t isn't always the cheerful map
who does the loudest cheering.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

Old rags are used in making imita.
ton leather.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
July IL, 1915.

July IL, 1915.
Germans took I'VE miles Of Rus
alan trenches near suwaIkl.
Austrians repulsed Montenegrlns
on Herzegovina border.
Austrlans made desperate efforts
to get through the carnic AIps into
Italy.
ALLIES advanced In GailIpoIi.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
A LONG Run.

"This bill has been running now for
three months" said the collector.
"Dear me-" said the debtor, ''h0w
tired It must be !"--Detroit Free Press.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

Guinea pigs do not come from
Guinea, nor are they pigs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
INTERNATIONAL
SUNlAYS0lOOL
IFSE0N

tBy e. o. SELLERS, Acting Director Of
the Sunday School Course In the Moody
Bible Institute OF Chicago.)
Copyright by Western Newspaper Union-)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14

A man buys clothes to put on q
woman buys them to show off.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
The EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
July 10. 1915.

July 10, 1915.
Germans checked by French
north Of Arras and by Belglans on
the User.
Russians delivered smashing
blow against Austrlans In southern
Poland.
British, Norwegian and italian
steamers sunk by German subma-
rines.
Unsatisfactory reply to U. s.
note on LusItanIa received from
Germany.
July II, 1918.
Great artillery activity on west
front.
Arras and Relms shelled by Ger
mans.
Bombs dropped on Venice by
Austrian aeropIane.
Russians occupied positions on
heights Of right bank Of River Ur
xendooka.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-14
July 10, 1915.

Allies advanced In GaIllpolI.