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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

BAD FEED FOR THE DRY cow
ACCESSIBILITY of Feeding Animal Well
Is Not Usually Recognized-Glve
Her a Vacation.

(By r. w. LATTA. New Mexico State
College.)
"We'll feed this spoiled hay to the
dry cows" This statement shows a
common attitude. but a wrong one.
True, the dry cow can utilize to ad-
vantage, as part of her ration, some
off-grade hay, but the ACCESSIBILITY of
feeding her well is not usually recog-
nized. A cow will do better In milk
production for twelve months If she
has six weeks to two months "vaca-
ton on full pay" While she is dry
she is nourishing her calf and getting
her system into condition to give q
large flow of milk when she freshens.
While drying off the COW, she may be
given the starvation treatment--no
grain and only poor grade of dry
roughage, but as soon as she Is dry
she should be well fed again. The
good dairy cow cannot be made too
fat. when dry. All the fat stored up
in her body will be MIXED of again,
increasing the yield of milk. and also,
1t has been demonstrated. her milk
will test higher throughout the fol-
lowing lactation period than II she
freshens in poor flesh.
Ten days to two weeks before calv.
ing. the feed should be reduced, and
light, loose feeds of choice quality
should be fed. Bran, ground oats and
linseed oilmeal are especially valuable
at this time. A bran mash fed as a
warm cruel is excellent to cool out
the cows system. It is important to
have the bowels In a laxative condi-
ton at calving time. The COW should
get plenty of exercise, and water not
too cold. After calving she should not
be crowded with feed, two weeks should
pass before she is on full feed. II cared
for In this way the calf will be strong
and healthy, and the COW will be
ready to do big years work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
WORTH KNOWING

Children from sanitary homes I'd.
vance more rapidly In school than
those from dirty premises.
Quicksilver is 1871 times heavier
than water.
Every square mile of sea IL esd
mated to contain about 10000. 900
fish.
The IL countries having the least
blindness are as follows: Belgium
(before the war; had 43 blind persons
to every 100000 OF the population:
Canada, A; Netherlands, 4s: Saxony,
a.; New Zealand, Al; Western Aus
tralia. 80; Hongkong. 81; Prussia, 81:
Denmark. 81: Germany. so; New
South Wales, go. and the United
States, 81.
Except that of China, San Marine
has the longest national hymn. !
Extensive asphalt beds have been
uncovered in Honduras.
The United States public health
service has trapped 615.744 rodents in
New Orleans in the past IS months.
The failure of the mortality rates
of measles and whooping cough to
show q reduction during the last Is
years is due to the fact that they are
highly communicable in their early
stage, when diagnosis is most difficult.
An induction balance has been de-
vised for the purpose of locating
buried shells in the soil Of the former
battlefield, so that the farmer may 80
over 1t safely with tho pillow.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
NEW STATES SATISFIED.


A. G. Findlay of Seattle, royal
chief of the Scottish Clans, is travel
ing salesman whose work takes him
into every city of considerable size In
the far West. This is what,he says:
National prohibition is not far dis
tant-of that feel certain from the
satisfaction which prohibition is Civ
ing in the West. 1t is interesting to
note that stores report marked in
crease In the volume of cash business
which they are doing and that the in
stallment houses and others carrying
many accounts with people of moder-
ate means report that collections are
very much better payments made
more promptly and, in much in
creased proportion, without 'dunning..
Zone entire set of arguments against
prohibition is, 1t seems to me, knocked
out by what is seen to be happening to
the saloon. The poor mans club the
saloon has often been called by some
who sought to defend it and the at
tempt has been made to call prohibition
class legislation, as depriving the poor
man of place for social intercourse
with his fellows since he could not af-
ford membership in club, as more
well-to-do men can. One finds that,
under prohibition, many of the places
which formerly were saloons are more
nearly poor mans club now than be-
fore. Games and place to read his
newspapers are provided for the Gus
toner, these places supporting them
selves by the sale Of temperance
drinks, and so forth"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
A WIN of Nineteen Words.

In one of the shortest wills on rec
ord, James H. Darling, who died on
December 3, 1915, cuts off his sons
with but 81 each and leaves all the
rest of his estate to his daughter. The
testament, which is dated February
10, 1910. was filed in the orphans
court. II contains nineteen words, as
follows:
After death. will my daughter,
Annie c. Darling, all my money and
belongings, except 81 to my sons
Baltimore News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
TURN SEPARAToRs TOO SLOW
Large Majority Of Operators Lose
From Seven to Twelve Pounds Of
Butter From Each Cow.

Extensive investigations conducted
by Purdue experiment station and
others show that 10 out of 20 separa-
tor operators turn their machines too
slow and that every time they do they
lost from Z to IL pounds of butter per
COW per year. This serious loss many
times spells the difference between
success and failure in dairying.
Every kind of separator, to do eff
Client work. that is get the greatest
percentage of cream from the milk,
must be operated carefully in accord
ance with the instructions supplied by
the manufacturer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Value Of Our Horses.

There are about one hundred and
ninety-one million animals In the
United States and they are worth,
roughly. six billion dollars. Is 1t any
wonder that science has become in
terested In animals. There are ap-
proximately twenty-one million horses
in the country. representing an In
vestment of two billion, three hundred
million dollars. The despised mule
may not be 80 despised when you con-
slider that he represents five hundred
and sixty million dollars of our total
wealth and that his kind numbers
about four million FIVE hundred thou
sand.-Popular Science Monthly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
PERSONAL LIBERTY.

A man may not even do with his
own body what he pleases. Suppose
he tries to kill ito commit suicide.
II he fails he will go to jail. And yet
If the United States government should
decide to go to war with any
other nation 1t assumes the right,
II necessary, to send him to the front
to be shot down. He belongs to the
state as we'll as to himself.
II the state should decide that the
saloon Is a menace, and that it dis
penses poison. then society mas right
to say that the saloon must go, no mat
ter how it may affect anybody's per-
sonal liberty. We accept the restric-
ton which the state imposes upon us
in other relationships. Why not ac-
cept 1t with regard to the saloon, espe-
cially since it has been so clearly de-
monstrated that the interests of the
saloon are always opposed to the in
terests of the workingman?-Ch Charles
Sickle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Watch Wasn't Necessary.

The colonel of certain regiment
In Kitchener's army is a great stickler
for obedience. instant and complete.
Smith" he said to his orderly re-
Gently, Il want you to ride down to
the railway station and get me the
correct time"
Smith shuffled his feet and fiddled
with his fingers.
well. man." roared the officer
irately, why don't you do as you are
told?"
please, SIR" replied the orderly
meekly, Il haven't watch"
"A watch--a watch" snapped the
colonel. What dye want watch for?
just write 1t down on bit Of paper"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
FRENziEp FINANCE,

The antiprohibitionist's revenue ar
gument is illustrated by the following
story; A gentleman farmer, who
bought a pig for $27, sold 1t for
$3.50 after feeding it 40 bushels of
grain at a dollar bushel.
Il made $3.50 out of that pig" he
chuck1ed.
But how about the forty bushels of
grain at dollar bushel that you fed
him?" queried friend.
"Oh, WELL" was the complacent re-
ply. 81 didn't expect to make any.
thing on the grain"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.

The prevention Of disease Is the
most notable contribution Of the pres
ent generation to civilization. The
discontinuance of the use Of alcohol
will mark greater advance in public
health protection than anything since
the application OF our knowledge Of
the bacterial origination Of disease
DR.. Haven Emerson. Commissioner OF
Health of New York city.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
June II, 1915.

Russians defeated Mackensen's
army and hurled Llnsingen's army
across the Dniester.
italians took Ploeken.
Fierce fighting for corltz and
along the Isonxo.
Severe fighting near Maidos, Gal
IipolI.
Garua, German West Africa, sur.
rendered to AnaIo-French force.
Turkish cruiser Mlduilu sank
Russian destroyer In Black sea.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
you MAY LOOK YOUNG
BY Keeping Your Complexion Young
With cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to sootne and heal. Those
super-creamy emollients do much to
keep the skin clear, fresh and youthful.
as we'll as to keep the hair in a live,
healthy condition and the hands soft
and white.
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, 1916-06-09
June 10, 1915.

Germans took French trenches
near Souain and Les MesniI.
Russians forced Germans to re-
treat In Baltic provinces and adj
vanced In calicia.
Teutons In Bukowina crossed the
Pruth.
italians occupied Podestagno,
north of Cortina.
Two British torpedo boats and
many other vessels sunk by Ger
man submarines.
Germany insisted the w. p. Frye
case 90 before prize court.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Automatic Closing Sanction.

turning the stock out the bar A must
be thrown to one side and to set the
stanchion after this Ii done. 1t is only
necessary to place the piece B as
shown. SO that the coil spring c will
hold 1t In position. When the beast
enters, its movement of the head
downward trips the piece B. the
spring locks the bar A under the loop
d, and the stanchion is securely
closed. Popular Mechanics.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
BUYING NEW COWS FOR DAIRY
Those From Farmers Who Practice
Rational Methods Of Feeding Are
Always Preferable.

In buying new cows for the dairy
one should buy from farmers who
practice rational methods of feeding.
preferably from those who do not
feed calves In stanchions. The feed
should not consist of too much grain
and rich concentrates.
Many cows have been fed SO much
grain that they have lost their capac.
ity for handling homegrown rough
age.
Such cows are no longer profitable
dairy producers and should be avoid.
ed when buying new cows for the
dairy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
|ITllTIli1l'IIIilIIll1IlllIIIlIIIl'

recommend it to any woman suffering
from female weakness. You may pub
fish my letter If you wish. Mrs. JAMES
CoM.EY, 516 st. Clair St, Frankfort, KY.
No woman suffering from any form Of
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound a fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
Ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be most valuable tonic
and invigorator of the female organism.
All women are invited to write
TO the Lydia e. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice,--it win be confidential.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

Germans lost more ground to the
French at NeuviiIe-St. WAIST and
the Labyrinth.
Teutons crossed the Dniester.
italians made general advance
across the lsonzo from caporetto
to the sea.
Austrians retook FreikofeI from
italians.
Turks beat allies near -sedd-uI-
Bahr.
Sub. Lieut.. Warneford destroyed
Zeppelin In duel 5000 feet In air.
italian dirlgible bombarded Poia.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

French gained at Neuvllle-st.
Vast and the Forest Of Le Pretre.
Austro-Germans took StanIsIau.
Italians captured Monfalcone.
Allies landed more troops at
Sedd-ul-Bahr, GaIllpoIl.
Second American Lusitania note
sent to Germany.
British destroyed German subma-
rine.
German submarine sank British
steamer Lady Salisbury.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
STANcHION IS SELF-CLOSING
Device Works Automatically When
Beast Puts It's Head Through
How II 10 Operated.

A practical stanchion that will close
automatically by the action Of the
beast when placing It's head through
the bars is shown in the sketch. The
stanchion Is made In the ordinary
manner except that 1t is equipped
with the self-closing parts. When
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time 70 Get Rid Of These

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed OF your freckies, as the
prescription othine--doubie Strengths
guaranteed TO remove these homely spots
Simply get an ounce of othine--donhia
81. sI.s tn-irom your druggist. and apply
little Of II night and morning and YOU
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce Is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion.
othine. as this Is sold under guarantee Of
money back II 1t falls to remove freckies.--s
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

BABIES AND GROWING CHILDREN
need q tonic to tone up the system and
regulate the liver. Mothers are con-
stantly using with wonderful success.
our Plantation Chill and Fever Ton.
ic. Pleasant to take-contains no Cal
omel. Price 50c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
help FOR
WORKING WOMEN
Some Have to Keep on Until
They Almost Drop. How
Mrs. Conley Got Help.

mere Is letter from q woman who
had to work, but was too weak and suf-
fered too much to continue. How she
regained health -
Frankfort, KY suffered so much
with female weakness that could not
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
A Respite.

"Are you looking forward to the
summer with pleasant anticipation?
asked the optimistic citizen.
Yes, indeed" replied the pessimis-
tic person. "A great many people I'm
tired of looking at will go out of town
for the summer"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Educational Scheme.

I'm in favor of this proposition to
have graphophones in the public
schools"
Are, eh?"
Yes. it will give the history q
chance to repeat itself."-Louisviile
Courier-Journal
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Lesumes Cause scours

The young calf should not be al
lowed all it will eat Of clover or al
falfa alone, for because of their laxa-
tive effect, large amounts of these
legumes are apt to cause Indigestion
or scours.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Great Relief.

'I'd like to tell you bright thing
that youngster Of mine said last night"
"Oh. we'll, go ahead"
"But I've forgotten it,"
Say! Don't you want good CT
r?"-Boston Evening Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
His Reason.

Moved to pity at the sight of small
boy Juggling a monstrous bundle Of
newspapers, man stopped and asked:I
Don't all those papers make you
tired?'
Nope" the little newsie replied
cheerfully. Il can't read. Path
finder.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
June 8, 1915.

French made advances south Of
Arras and In the Labyrinth.
Teutons pushed back Russians In
East Galicia.
Secretary Of State Bryan re-
signed, disappearing presidents
policy toward Germany.
German submarine sank six more
vessels.
Austrian aeropIane bombarded
Venice.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
june 8, 1e1s.

French made further big gains
but were repulsed on Lorette
slopes.
Austrians defended ToImino des.
perately.
italians failed to cross lsonzo
near Sagrado.
Zeppelin raided east coast Of
England; "a killed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Easy to Prevent seours.

Since 1t is much easier to prevent
scours than to cure it, certain precau-
tons should be taken: Feed sweet.
warm milk; do not overfeed; feed the
calves individually; feed regularly;
keep the calves in clean quarters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
To Fortify the System Against
Summer Heat

Many users of Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic make it practice to take this old
standard remedy regularly to fortify the
system against the depressing effect of
summer heat. as those who are strong
Withstand the heat of summer better than
those who are weak. Price soc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
OFFENSIVE ADS.

How ought man to feel against
his newspaper when he has voted
beer and whisky out of his sight in his
own county, and that newspaper per-
sists in its daily visits in carrying ad-
vertisements recommending beer and
whisky to himself. his boy or girl. or
both, and Offering three bottles free
for a starter?"-Detroit Times.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

THE local police department states
that it is not prepared to make thumb
print tests"
whats to be done?"
"oh. it is still prepared to deduce."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

do my own work,
had to hire it done.
i b 9 ard so much
about Lydia E. Pink
hams We eta BILE
Compound that /
tried it. / took three
bottles and / found
it to be all you
claim. Now / feel as
well as everI did and
am able to do all my
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Strategy.

Mrs. Exe-You always have such
wonderful success In getting people to
come to your parties.
Mrs. Wye-Oh, always tell the men
that it's not to be dress-up affair,
and the women that 1t Is.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

Appropriate Action.
Il hear the young nobleman is
spoons on Gwendolen.'
Eyes; it's made quite a stir"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

Disaereeable and Dangerous Trouble
Is Diarrhoea. but q speedy and certain
cure Is found In Mississippi Diarrhoea
Cordial. Price 25c and 50c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
In the Public Eve.

"Jibway seems quite at home in the
spot light"
why, that man reyels in publicity"
"Yes?,
ITS wonder to me how he se-
cludes himself long enough to take a
bath"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

For sprains make thorough appli-
cation of Hanford's Balsam, well rub
bed In. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
EpIsoN,s ADVICE.

Cut down your eating and cut out
your booze. Thomas A. Edisons ad.
vice on his sixty-ninth birthday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
june 5, 1s1s.

French made important gains
north of Arras and In Labyrinth,
and retook souchez sugar refinery.
Left ninn IS &c.. s,;u,anx
threatening Lembere checked by
Russians.
Fierce battle on Isonzo at Toll
mlno.
German Taube bombed Calais.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Wounds on man or beast should be
healed by Hanfords Balsam. Adv.

Unless q man IL worthless the
chances are that he will never become
an expert whittier.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Concentrated.
Satisfaction

A great many former users
Of tea and coffee have learned
that there is a pure food
beverage made from wheat.
which has a delightful flavor.
Il never exacts Of its users
the tribute of sleeplessness,
heartrRutter. headache and
other ills often caused by the
drug. caffeine. in coffee and
tea.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

The proof of the pudding is in the
amount left over.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.
Don't suffer torture when all female
troubles will vanish in thin air after using
"Femenina." Price soc and AI.oo.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

Attractive easy selling specialties, sure money,
even for inexperienced workers, Free sample and
catalogue. Domestic Supplies Co. Huntington. VIVA.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

For gals use Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
STANDPOINT OF BUSINESS.

The above was recently printed on
the pay envelopes Of an eastern pack
ing company. The Industrial concerns
which are carrying on campaign Of
temperance education among their en-
ployees are increasing In number with
rapidity most encouraging to pro-
hibitionists. "The tendency Of big cor
porations to encroach upon the per-
sonal liberties OF workers." says a
liquor journal. is one Of the most
pregnant signs Of the times"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

It doesn't take a smart baby long to
outgrow It's smartness.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

The spinster always says 1t Is a
mistake to marry too young.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09

The chronic kicker is always on the
lob.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNANSC[lOOL
LESSON!

(By 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, 1916-06-09
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|OgapgrallCe
IL llotgz .

Conducted by the National Woman.
Christian Temneranna IInian 49,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-09
Instant
Postum

suggests the snappy flavor of
mild java coffee. but is abso-
lutely free from caffeine or
any harmful ingredient In
slant Postum is in con-
densed. soluble form. and
wonderfully convenient for
the heme--for the picnic
fortravel-everywhere.
If tea or coffee interferes
with comfort or success. as
il does for many users. try a
shift to Postum.
I "There's a Reason
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-14

WANTED-To buy mems second
hand clothing. Also good bargains
Cor sac in same. Telephone 5172.
203 State st.