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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Sensitive.

Every seat in the trolley was occu-
pied when group of women got in.
Going through the car to collect the
fares, the conductor noticed a man
asleep. Selling him by the shoulder.
he proceeded to shake him back to
a state of consciousness.
"Wake up!" shouted the conductor.
Il wasn't asleep" said the passen-
ger.
Not asleep!" snapped the conduc-
tor. Then what did yon have yonr
eyes closed for?"
st was because of the crowded con-
dition of the car" explained the pas
senger II Just hate to see women
standing"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

simply ask for a 50-cent package Of
"Anuric" manufactured by DR.. Pierce.
or even write DR.. Pierce for large
trial package (10c). II you suspect
kidney or bladder trouble, send him q
sample of your water and describe
symptoms DR.. Pierce's chemist will
examine 1t, then DR.. Pierce will report
to you without fee or charge.
NOTE. "Anuric" Is thirty.seven
times more active than lithia in elimi-
mating uric acid, and is harmless but
reliable chemical compound that may
be safely given to children, but should
be used only by grown-ups who actu-
ally wish to restore their kidneys to
perfect health, by conscientiously
using one box-or more In extreme
cases-as "Anuric" s(thanks to. Dr..
Pierce's achievement)' is by far the
most perfect kidney and bladder cor
rector obtainable, y
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
BOOZE.

BOOZE.
Did it ever do you any good?
Did It ever help you get better
job?
Did 1t ever bring happiness into
your family?
These sentiments in poster form
were prominently displayed at the an.
nual convention Of the National Safety
council in Philadelphia The 1000 dele.
gates represented billions of capital
and 1900 separate firms. The railroad
delegates called attention to the fact
that the casualties among abstaining
railroad employees are going down
while the casualties to the genera
public are going up.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
NOT ALTOGETHER SELFISH.

1T is not altogether for purely eco.
nomic reasons that industrial con.
Germs oppose drinking on the part of
their employees says President Glib
SON Of the Chicago Pressed Steel COM
pany. "The average employer IL
greatly interested in the welfare Of
his work-people. He wants to see
them prosperous and happy He also
wants to get the largest possible re-
turns in his business and there is no
conflict between these two aims.
Whatever improves the physical, men
tai and moral conditions Of workmen
also increases their efficiency and 30
brings in greater profits to the EN-.
ployer."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
NO WINE FOR FANG.

Samuel G. Blythe, who told In a re-
cent book how he went on the water
wagon and stayed there, lately inter-
viewed WI Ting Fang, in Shanghai,
and told about that in The Saturday
Evening Post. He asked the Chinese
statesman what he eats and. finally,
what he drinks. DO you take any
wine?' inquired Mr.. Blythe. Mr.. WI
looked at him in amazeynent. "Wine!"
he exclaimed. "Of course not! Wine
Is a poison. / occasionally drink a
little grape Juice. but no wine or any
liquors"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
State School to Fight Malaria.

The University of Tennessee Of
Knoxville Is soon to begin campaign
against malaria, and will begin in the
schools. 1t is planned to have all Of
the schools cooperate in making con-
ditions so that by 1920 malaria will
be banished from the list of ills Of
which the human family is subject
Plans are being formulated toward be-
ginning the campaign, and it is the in
tention of those behind the movement
to get the people aroused so as to take
every precaution against the disase.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

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 feeling
fine, your liver will be working. your
headache and dizziness gone, your
stomach will be sweet and your bowels
regular. You will feel like working;
you'll be cheerful; full of vigor and
ambition.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless and can.
not salivate. Give 1t to your children!
Millions Of people are using Dodson's
Liver Tone instead Of dangerous cal.
omel 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, 1916-01-07
UNABLE TO WORK KIDNEY
TROUBLE OVERCOME

This is to certify that l, Jerome II.
Mccormack, of 3l7 Ivy Street. johnson
City, Tenn, suffered from Congestion of
the Kidneys, so that at times / was
obliged to move about the house with
the aid of a chair and unable to work
until / used three bottles of your Swamp
Root. l keep DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
in my house at all times, as know from
experience that it is the best Kidney
medicine / can use.
Very truly yours,
j. H. MCCORMACK,
johnson City, Tenn.
Sworn and subscribed to before me Q
Notary Public, this March 3lst. 1914.
SAM T. WILLARD.
Prove What Swamp Root win Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. ", for a sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a 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 all drug
stores,-Ady.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
pooLEY ON JOHN eARLEycoRN.

TITS strange, Hinnissy, how tn
wurruld has turned agin its lifelong
roommate, lawn Barleycorn. Afther
rollickin' with tn old fellow f'r cinch.
ries tn tickle public has rounded on
him an is rapidly chasin' him off tn
map. I've told We how it is in England.
It's tn same ivrywhere. In Rooshys
tn polls has stopped tn sale Nv vodky,
which Is tn name Nv tn Rooshyan nay
tional brainstorm. In France they've
f'rbid tn cityzin to take his tumbler
Of absinthe.
"Jawn Barleycorn might have gone
on FIR years If t hadn't been that tn
wurruld began to suspect that he was
no good in fight. That knocked tn
last leg firm undher him. l cudve told
tn wurruld so long ago. I've seen him
start millyon fights, but niver seen
him win wan. He's lived f'r years on
his reputation as a warryor. No army
was supposed to be amy good with.
out him. He was welcome In tn go.
jers' tent an tn gin'rals headquarters.
People said about him: He's a scamp
and false friend, but he's divvle in
a scrap An now they know he amt
amy good at that ayether. His bluff
has been called"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
ILLICIT SPIRITS SEIZED.

According to the report Of the COM
missioner Of internal revenue, 34.75S
gallons OF Illicit spirits were seized In
the country during 1914. Only 1874
gallons OF this amount were seized In
prohibition states!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Gross SANDER.

Lawyer-Did he call you a liar, In
as many words?
Client-Well, he said reminded him
Of war expert.
Lawyer-Quite sufficient, my dear
sir-you ought to secure very heavy
damages Passing Show.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Rye Pardons Four-Miler.

A pardon has been given William
Miller of Shelby county by Gov. Rye.
Miller was sent to the workhouse and
fined $50 on a contempt of court
charge in connection with a charge Of
violating the four-mile law. Applica-
ton for the pardon was signed by both
Shelby county chancelloss. the attor
ney-general and others.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Convlcts Pardoned.

Gov. Rye has granted pardons to
William N. Hixon and C. H. Holt.
Hixon was sent up from Greene coun-
in in 1915 for carrying arms, and was
sentenced to six months in jail and to
pay fine. Holt was sent up from
Shelby county in 1918 for attempted
forgery under sentence Of seven years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Divertina the Funds

OIVertIn9 INC FUNDS.
Jacks father sent him money to
hire tutor"
"Well?"
HE hired chauffeur-sald that
was the kind of tooter he needed"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Such Is Life.

Life is just one darned thing after
another"
What's the matter now?"
1--WE been taking dancing lessons
for six months just to please my wife,
and now I've got to begin all over
again and learn to dance on skates"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
More Cheerful Tonic,

Don't you like to read about life
in foreign countries?" asked the en-
thusiastlc young woman.
We'll, that depends" answered Mr..
Dubwaite, thoughtfully, ION number
of particulars"
"Yes?"
Gust at present life in foreign coun-
tries is so full Of horrors that | much
prefer to read about life here at home
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
ANTI-LIoUoR SENTIMENT.


In an article showing that "the
greatest nations In Europe are against
alcohol" the Philadelphia North Amer
lean has this to say about Germany:
is 1t not disconcerting to find that
the great anti-alcohol movement
which Is sweeping Europe had its be-
ginning in the land of the $4,000 brew
cries? A scientific pamphlet written
in 1885 by Professor van Bunge, was
the start Of campaign which has pro-
duced an antiliquor congress In every
advanced country on the continent,
and biennial international congress
that draws delegates from nearly ev-
cry considerable nation.
1.-THE growth of sentiment against the
evil has been almost incredible. In
the year 1893 there was only one
known total abstainer of prominence
in the German empire, noted Ham
burg engineer. In 1897 leading ply
stefan undertook to urge abstinence
upon members of his profession, and
after months of work found himself
with a total of nine signatures; but
ten years later 800 physicians had
Joined.
1T was German university, that of
Berlin, which first established scien-
tific course on the alcohol evil, In 1906.
1t was the German kaiser who a few
years ago declared himself an abstain
err, and enjoined the army and navy
to follow his example. Il Is noted
German army physician who has de-
clared: 1t must be considered incom-
patible with the honor OF city or
government to allow the activities of
poison factories, such as breweries
and distilleries.' There Is o
strong anti-liquor movement among
the Socialists. For more than
three years the sale of beer In
the great Krupp works has been for
hidden. That and other big industries
steel works, shipyards and mines
supply tea free to their workers, or
milk at cost, and forbid the sale of
beer. At one huge plant the con-
sumption Of beer fell from lat 900 bar.
rels In 1909 to 14,5O0 barrels in 1911.
The Berlin railways have forbidden
the use of beer during working hours,
and similar action has been taken by
the government railways of Baden and
Alsace-Loraine, where anti-alcohol
placards are posted In all the sta
tions."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Painless Method.

DeAuber-I wonder why the art
committee failed to hang my picture?
Criticus-Perhaps they thought it
would be less painful to electrocute It.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Tonures
but who wants to be Spartan? Take
"Femenina" for all female disorders.
Price Soc and $1.00.--Ady.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

THIS is Tic AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger If you
darksn your ugly. grizzly, gray hairs by
using La Creole" Hair Dressing. ADV
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

AVOID A DOCTORS BILL
on the first of the month by taking
now bottle of Mansfield Cough Bal
sam for that hacking, hollow cough.
Price Csc and 50c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

Saying the right thing at the right
time is equivalent to keeping your
mouth shut when you have nothing to
say.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

Some men spend so much time
boosting the other fellows game that
they forget their own.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Elected Lieutenant.

Elected Lieutenant.
At an election held here by Capt. B.
G. Shoemaker. James e. Blackman
was elected second lieutenant of Com
pany X.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

The Lack.
"Ah, Jones, are you here?"
"You don't need an answer; you
need an oculist."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

The cross was in some sense re-
ligious symbol among the heather be
fore the Christian era.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

The United States used one-fifth Of
the 10000. 10000 pounds OF sugar pro-
duced in the world last year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Sometime. Apply Il Llahtly,

Sometimes Apply II Lightly.
For cuts, burns, scalds, sores and
open wounds always apply Hanford's
3alsam lightly. but be sure that 1t
covers and gets to the bottom of the
wound. A few light applications are
generally all that is needed to heal
this class of difficulties. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Not GRAY Ha,ra hut rired Fxaa

not cray HATS but Tired Eyes
make us look older than we are. Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young.
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes. Don't
tell your age; Murine Eye Remedy Co.,
Chicago. Sends Eye Book on request.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

Over $4,000, 900 visited the Panama
Pacific exposition.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

After man has had occasion to en-
ploy first-class lawyer you can't tell
him that talk is cheap.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
INTERNATIONAL
SUNNYS0lOOL
LESSON

tBy Il q Sci En &c, acting Director OF
the Sunday School Course OF the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago.)
Copyright. 1915. Western Newspaper Union }
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Piles Cured in 6 to Il DAVIS

Druggists refund money IL PAZo OINTMENT
fails 70 cure Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. First application gives relief soc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Ec.Zene Kills Eczema.

Let us prove it. Take no substitute. II
your Druggist does not have it, write to
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

Love and coins can be tested by the
ring.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

Only One "BROMO QUININE"
TO get the genuine. call for full name. LAyA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature
Of 3. w. GROVE. Cures aICold in One Day. asc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

Missouri's law code is to be revised
by commission of Is persons.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

The moral of dogs tail always
points to the past.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
NEAT NOTION.

The united churches vs.. the United
societies."
Or the deacon vs.. the demon. eve
got this neat notion from an inspired
compositor, who set 1t up Deacon
Rum. ")-B. L. T., in Chicago Tribune.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07
Group Relieved in
Fifteen Minutes

No need 10 dose delicate little stomachs
with pspseous drugs or alcoholic syrups.
Simply rub . little vick's "vap- Rub"
Ealve Cvpr tho throat and chest. Tho "
pors inhaled loosen the tough, choking
phlegm and ease the difncult breathing.
One application Of bedtime insures sound
nights sleep. go, 600, or e1.oo.
WQkyW loE6S
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-01-07

important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
New-York tribune., 1916-07-23

made some progress in the region OF
Fleury and captured seventy prisoners.
There was no event of importance on
the rest of the front"
An earlier communication said:
Between the Disc and the Aisne we
dispersed a strong reconnoitring party
of the enemy in the region OF Moulin
sous-Toutvent. In the Argonne VIC ex-
ploded a mine, with good results, at
Bolante. A surprise attack OF the
enemy against small position at File
Morte was repulsed.
"On the right bank Of the Meuse
CVerdun 'front.' there was violent
bombardment of the sectors of Fleury
and Fumin wood An attack by the
enemy on trench south of Damloup
was beaten back BY our FIRE.
"In the Vosges. after a spirited bonn
bardment the Germans delivered an
attack at IL o'clock last night against
our positions northwest of St Die. II
was repulsed with heavy losses"
Germans Clean Out" British.
The German official statement fol-
lows:
"In the Somme sector the enemy has
been unable to resume his large, uni
form thrust after his defeat of the
previous day. Separate attacks were
repulsed without effort or stopped at
their outset.
"While cleaning out British nest
in Foureaux wood several dozen prls-
oners were made and nine machine
guns were captured. Lively artillery
duels continue without interruption.
Early in the morning a French at
tack on several fronts north OF Mas
siges failed.
"On both sides Of the Meuse the
artillery bombardment has temporarily
increased to a higher intensity.
Yesterday morning and last night
enemy attacks in the Fleury sector
failed.
German patrols captured fourteen
men in a French position northwest Of
st. Die. On both sides there was lively
activity night and day"
New-York tribune., 1916-07-23
9,000.F0OT PEAK
SEIZED BY ITALIANS
Role Pass Also Captured by
Alpine Troops.

Rome, July 22--The following an
nouncement was made to-day at the
War ORice:
Between the Adige and the Brenta
the artillery was active and our in
fantry maintained pressure over the
whole line. We made attacks over very
rough ground between the Brenta and
Piave, in the Dolomite region.
"In successful encounters at the
head of the Cia, Vanoi and Cismon val
leys we took 253 prisoners, including
nine officers, and some machine guns.
We captured and consolidated the
Role pass. In the Sexten valley we
stormed Eiser Peak, 1868 metres 5000
feet. at the junction of the Boden and
Bacher torrents, and consolidated our
new positions.
'In the Upper Piave We occupied an
other summit. thereby obtaining COM
plete possession of Gina Vallone.
Yesterday hostile batteries shelled
Cortina d'Ampezzo. We retaliated by
bombsrding houses at Toblach and Sill
lian. in the Drave valley.
"On the Isonzo front the artillery Of
the enemy was more active. Our ar
tillery replied TO the bomhsrdment."
New-York tribune., 1916-07-23
CATHOLICS IN BRITAIN
TO PRAY FOR VICTORY
Cardinal Bourne Orders Sacra-
ment Exposed on August 4.

London, July 22.-Cardinal Bourne,
Archbishop of London, in a pastoral
letter in connection with the approach
ing second anniversary of the begin
ming of the war, says:
ave enjoin that either on August
or August 6, as found convenient, the
Blessed Sacrament be exposed for a
fitting space in churches of the diocese
and in chapels of religious communi-
ties, that all the faithful may offer fer
vent prayers to God for His blessing
on the Allied armies and the speedy
conclusion of just and stable peace"
The Cardinal adds that by direction
of the Pope, on July 80, throughout
Europe, children of both sexes are TO
participate in solemn religious services.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-23
NEW YORK NOW
$4,000, 100000 PORT
History of Metropolis Growth in
so Years Told by Chamber.

New York's erviable reputation as
"the S2,OOO,OOO,O0O port" is confirmed
in the annual report issued by the
Chamber of Commerce. giving the his
tory of New York's trading in the las.
fifty years. During the year ended
June 30, 1915, the combined exports
and imports Of the port aggregated
s2,169, 100000.
The exports first reach ed the $780,
000,000 mark in 1908. What marvellous
strides have been made since that time
in supplying the world with its neces-
sites is shown in the fact that just
fifteen years later the total exports Of
the port aggregated sl,193,5Sl ,00S.
That year the exports from this city
were more than 43 per cent of the ex-
ports of the entire United States, a
ratio which was the highest attained
since 1888.
During the last fifty years, the re-
port shows, more than so per cent Of
the country's imports have come in
through New York. The lowest ratio
in the half century was in 1914, when
almost 55 per cent of the nations i'm
ports came in via this city. From 1870
TO 1900 the yearly ratio averaged more
than 90 per cent.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-23
WAR WILL BE DECIDED
IN FRANCE, HAIG SAYS
British Commander Thinks Peace
Imposed Must Be Valid.

Paris, July 22.-Senator Henry Ber-
enger, who has returned from visit to
the British Field Headquarters, quotes
General Sir Douglas Haig as saying:
ave must impose a peace that is really
valid, as We shall have paid for it,"
The French Senator was shown in de-
tail the methods used by the British
General Staff in handling the enormous
details of the Western campaign. He
describes Haig as a commander who
leaves nothing to chance, and says that
the British commander believes that
the war will be decided on the Western
battlefelds.
The technical skill OF the British
General Staff" said the Senator, "is on
an equality with the heroism OF the
British troops"
New-York tribune., 1916-07-23
Arab Rebels Defeat
Turks Near Merina

London. July 22-Authentic news has
been received in Cairo, Egypt says
Reuters correspondent there, that seri-
GUS engagements took place recently
near Merina, Arabia, between Arab
revolutionists and the Turkish garri-
son. The garrison made sortie
against the Arabs, who were besieging
the town from the southern side. In
the fighting that followed the Turks
are said 10 have lost $500 men, while
the losses of the Arab forces under
command Of the Grand Sheriff of Mecca,
leader of the rebels, was 500 men. The
Arabs captured a large quantity of
arms.
Sheriff Abduldah is now bombarding
the barracks at Taft, where the Turks
are still holding out The rebels, how
ever, expect that the garrison will ca
pitulate soon.
An uprising against the Turks in
Arabia was reported here on June %.
The Grand Sheriff of Mecca. the rebel
leader, is the chief magistrate of
Mecca. The rebels, according to pre-
vious reports from Cairo. have capt
ured Mecca, Jiddah and Kintuda, ports
on the Red Sea.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-23
SUBMARINES WARNED
BY SWEDISH DECREE
Airships. Too, Must Not Invade
Neutral Territory.

London, July 22.-As an addition to
the existing royal decree prohibiting
submarines from using Swedish terri
torial waters except In certain parts Of
the Sound, the Swedish government has
issued notice, says Reuters Stock
holm correspondent, that submarines
contravening this decree run the risk Of
being attacked without previous warn
ing.
The notice, which becomes operative
July 2s. further states that submarines
driven by stress OF weather or because
of damage into such prohibited waters
must remain on the surface and fly
their national flag and the interna-
tional signal indicating the reason for
their presence.
A provisional prohibition against for
eign aircraft flying over Swedish ter
ritory without the permission of the
Swedish government also has been pub
lishsd