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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
BADGES for the wounded.

Those people whose curiosity leads
them to study the many badges of
rank which now decorate the sleeves
of officers and men Of the allied armies
have been puzzled by the appearance
of a new badge in the French army.
French soldiers on leave in England
may be seen wearing narrow stripes on
the arm above the elbow and ordinary
people have been unable to understand
why some of the rank and file have
been able to sport even more Of these
decorations than officers of high rank.
The explanation Is simple. Every stripe
means wounded once. The French
government has inaugurated scheme
by which every soldier Is entitled to
wear one for every time he has been
wounded.
Some men have already won several
such stripes and the other day one
man in London was the proud wearer
Of nine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Don't Neglect Kidneys
swamp Root, Dr.. Kilmer's Prescrip-
ton, 0vercomes Kidney Trouble

Il Is now conceded by physicians that
the kidneys should have more attention
a. they control the other organs to a re-
markablc degree and do g tremendous
amount Of work in removing the poisons
and waste matter from the system by
filtering the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ex-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than nature
intended. Evidence of kidney trouble,
such a. lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick.
dust or sediment, sallow complexion,
rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your hid.
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as kidney and
bladder remedy il DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.
Root. There is nothing else like it. 1t
Is DR.. Kilmer's prescription used in pri.
vate practice and it is sure to benefit you
Get . bottle from your druggist.
However, If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.,
Kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
.CALOMEL S|CKENS! It SALVATES!
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, C0NST|PATED
Guarantee Dodsons Liver Tone" Will Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever HadDont Lose Days Work!

Calomel makes you sick: you lose a
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
and 1t salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious, feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out, II your bowels
are constipated and your head aches
or stomach is sour, just take spoon
full of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone
instead OF using sickening, salivating
calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone Is real
liver medicine. You'll know it next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine. your liver will be work.
ing, 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.
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
60-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

The East Tennessee Educational
association meets in Knoxville Oct. 26-
IS for its twelfth annual session. SUI
3erintendent S. Y, Adcock, of Cleve-
land, is president and Prof. D. S. Bur-
.eson, of the East Tennessee state
formal school, Johnson City, secre-
.ary.
Indications are that. this is to be
by far the greatest meeting in the his.
tory of the association. A strong eff
fort is being made to have 1900 teach
ers in attendance. An excellent pro-
gram has been arranged. Among the
features of the general session will be
an address by State Superintendent s..
w. Sheriff., a lecture by DR.. A. P.
Bourland, secretary Of the Southern
Conference for Education and Indus
try, and lecture by Dr. w. s. Currell.
president of the University Of South
Carolina.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Meat More Heating Than Sugar.

Recent experiments at Bellevue hos
pital, New York, show that 750 calories
of dextrose, or 260 calories of protein,
increase the heat production Of the
body IL per cent during period of
three to six hours. In fact, they show
the stimulating effect Of protein upon
tissue activity to be three times as
great as that Of sugar. These observa-
tons confirm the experience long ago
noted by thinking people that meat Is
heating food. Under the influence
Of the stimulating effects of meat the
tissues expend In its digestion more
energy than they receive from 1t.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

under my personal guarantee that 1t
will clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; 1t won't make you
sick and you can eat anything you
want without being salivated. Your
druggist guarantees that each spoonful
will start your liver, clean your bowels
and straighten you up by morning or
you can have your money back Chill
dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone
because it is pleasant tasting and
doesn't grippe or cramp or make them
sick.
lam selling millions of bottles Of Dod-
sons Liver Tone to people who have
found that this pleasant, vegetable, liv.
er medicine takes the place of danger
GUS calomel. Buy one bottle on my
sound, reliable guarantee. Ask your
druggist or storekeeper about me. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
GIBSON FAIR UNDER WAY.
Exhibits In All Departments Excel
Those of the Past.

Trenton, Tenn.-The Gibson County
Fair opened here October IL, under
most favorable circumstances and
with all indications of being one of
the most successful events in the his
tory of the association.
A feature of the fair which Is at
tracing especial attention is the shell
of turtle which, when captured.
weighed 1T pounds. The huge reptile
was caught by fisherman at Smiths
Bridge, near Brazil, on set hook
Owing to the great strength of the
turtle 1t became necessary to shoot it
in order to make the capture. The
turtle had feet nearly twice the size of
mans hand and much thicker.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
More Horses Than Ever.

For all motor vehicles which are
multiplying like rabbits, horses are in
creasing in number. In New York
State census was taken by school
children last year under the auspices
of the State education and agricultural
departments. This was the first cen
sus of Its kind ever attempted.
The children's figures give the num-
Der of horses last year at LOTT, 72S,
which is an increase of 10000 over
the Federal census of 1910. The num-
Der of horses last year at 1,017, 72S,
Der Of cows remains unchanged, but
sheep fell Off $4,000. A gain of 200,-
600 is shown In swine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20


She praises it highly as she has been
relieved Of all these pains by its use.
All mothers should know Of this remedy,
and all young girls who suffer should
try it. Mrs. MATILDA KURTzwEG, 529
High St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Young women who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or Indigestion, should
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Thousands have been re-
stored to health by this root and herb
remedy.
If you know Of any young wo-
man who is sick and needs help
full advice, ask her to write to the
Lydia II. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. Only women will
receive her letter, and it will be
held In strictest confidence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Bio Demand for Pneumatic Tires.

How many people realize the sensa-
tional development that the pneumatic
tire business has experienced? The
FIRST company to undertake the manu-
facture Of pneumatic tires was the
Dunlop Company, organized at Dub
lin, Ireland, In 1889, with capital of
about $4,000 to make tires for bicy-
eles, and It rapidly grew to be a great
business. Then came the automobile
to add Its demands, and today, only
twenty-seyen years later, the pneu-
matte tire business of the world is esti-
mated at the enormous sum of $780,
00u, 000.-Scientific American.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
ESCAPED Prisoner CAUGHT.

Lexington, Tenn.-W. Shade Davis,
a desperate law violator and escaped
prisoner, was arrested Wednesday at
his home within three miles of SCOTS
Hill by Deputies G. F. Blankenship
and e. V. Greasy, assisted by Walter
Blankenship and Hiram Joyce. Da-
Wis made his escape from the county
Jail last July, where he was serving a
term for bootlegging liquor. Efforts
had been made by two or three posses
of officers to capture him within the
past several months, but without avail.
He had boasted that he would never
be taken.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Nashville School Census.

Nashville, Tenn.-The city board OF
education has certified to the county
superintendent Of education its re-
port of the 1916 school census, which
shows total of 1924 people of school
age. There are 1904 of school age
in the county outside of the city limits.
The census figures apparently show
loss of more than 5000 within the
past 10 years. The total number GER
titled in 1907 was 41,191. But an ex-
animation Of the citys reports up un-
til two years ago shows extensive
frauds practiced to pad the census re.
ports.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
FREIGHT Rates Aired.

Knoxville, Tenn. Testimony Of
Knoxville interests in the case of the
Knoxville traffic bIscau, the Balti-
more & Ohio and other railroads is
completed and the railroad interests
opened their case October IL.
Examiner Burnside decided that the
Knoxville interests had established a
prima facie case and that further tes-
timony by them was unnecessary. The
remaining question to be decided is as
to whether freight rates to and from
New York and other Eastern points
were unlawful or unreasonable.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Presented With An Auto.

Lebanon, Tenn-The manufacturers
of Tennessee, through special COM
mittee of the Tennessee Manufactur-
ers association, has presented the
president of that association, Mr.. ]. E.
Edgerton, of this place. with hand
some automobile as token Of appre-
citation of the splendid service he is
rendering the association as its presi-
dent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Prisoner podaes Bullets.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-Martin Whit.
tie, youth of Georgia, who was ar
rested here in the charge of bootleg
ging wbiskey at the carnival on the
fair grounds, made a daring flight for
liberty when Deputy Marshal R. c.
Marney took him to the Office of the
United States commissioner. The
youth rushed out of the police station
and fed down the street, with Marney
close behind. firing his pistol He did
not check his speed. however, and
made good his getaway.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
STOP ITCHING INSTANTLY
With cuticura Soap and Ointment.
Nothing Better. Trial Free.

Battle the affected part with Cuticura
Soap and apply the Ointment. For &c.
zemas, rashes, irritations, pimples, dan,
druff and sore hands Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are supreme. Nothing
better, cleaner or purer than these
super-creamy emollients at any price.
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, 1916-10-20
Gov. Rive 70 vlsit Knoxville

Knoxville, Tenn.--Gov Tom G. Rye
will speak in Knoxville Tuesday, Oct.
"a. This announcement was made by
l.. D. Smith. chairman of the Knox
county democratic executive commit
tee. 1t was upon authority Of a long
distance telephone call from L. d.
Hill, Nashville, chairman of the cam.
paign committee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Prominen. Memphian /. Dead.

Gulfport, Miss. R. Tague, prom
inent business man Of Memphis, died
in hotel here of bullet wound in
the heart inflicted by small rife,
said to have been accidentally dis
charged while Tague was riding in an
automobile, near Memphis, two weeks
ago. Friends said that Tague had his
wound dressed by Memphis physi-
clan and Immediately afterward came
to Gulfport.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
MRS. MccIain Loses.

jackson, Tenn.--After two days de-
liberation, the jury in the case of Mrs.
Z. N. McClain VS.. Dave Harris, in
which Mrs McClain was seeking to re-
cover $4,000 damages for the killing
of her husband by Harris, the jury in
the circuit court returned verdict in
favor of the defendant. Harris had
previously been convicted of volun-
tary manslaughter in criminal court,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
HARpEMAN FAIR OPENS.
Extensive Exhibits Are Put on Dis
play at Bolivar.


Bolivar, Tenn-The third annual ex.
hibition of The Hardeman County Live
Stock and Agricultural Association
opened October IL and continued two
days.
No county in Tennessee has made
greater improvement in live stock and
agriculture within the past few years
than Hardeman, proof Of which is to
be seen in the exhibits. Some Of the
finest cattle in the south, both from
the celebrated Ames and Lespedeza
herds, as well as from number of
other Individual owners, were here.
In the agricultural hall magnificent
specimens of cotton, corn, wheat. oats,
soy beans and the grasses were
shown. Z
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Best Poultry Show.

Huntingdon, Tenn.-The ninth Car.
roll county fair and poultry show
came to a successful close Saturday.
The poultry show was the best in the
history Of the fair. between 800 and
400 birds being shown. The depart
ment was under the direction of w
l.. NOEL and ]. E. Rislings. Numer
Gus prizes were awarded. Mrs. N. S
Pearson, of Trezeyant, ranked first
on best display and w. e. Lee, of Hunt
ingdon, second.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Doctors Car In Ditch.

Chattanooga, Tenn. - DR.. Cooper
Holtzclaw, well-known physician. had
three ribs broken and was otherwise
seriously injured when the automobile
he was driving went into ditch near
Fort Oglethorpe. The accident took
place when he attempted to drive by
another car. He was on his way with
another doctor and three nurses to
operate on patient at Ringgold, Ga.
Two Of the nurses were slightly in
jured.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM DISCUSSED
Community Club Leagues Meeting at
Calhoun Decided Success,

Calhoun, Tenn. = The Community
Club Leagues last meeting was de-
clared to be the best meeting of its
kind ever held in this community.
Prof Jarvis, of Athens, was the prin-
cipal speaker of the evening. He
dwelt at length upon the educational
conditions and needs of the county
and made many suggestions by which
the school system may be improved.
Intense interested was manifested
upon the part of the large audience
and the speaker was greeted with
much applause.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Or. West Dead.

Nashville, Tenn.-Dr Hayden Aus
tin West, Of Sewanee, and at one time
q resident Of Memphis, died at Nash
vile last Sunday.
For the past 20 years he has taught
surgery and for number OF years has
been connected with the University Of
the South at Sewanee. He was also
connected with the medical depart
ments of the University of Tennessee
and the Memphis Medical college.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
pians New School.

Gibson, Tenn.-County Superintend-
ent of Education ]. B. Cummings, Of
Trenton, and Prof. H. H. Ellis, super.
intendent Of Humboldt city schools,
have consented to come to Gibson to
attend an educational rally at the
school building.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Unearned increment Measured in Crop

Unearned Increment Measured In Crop.
The average value Of farm land
throughout the United States Ia 1910,
aside from buildings, was $32.49 an
acre, according to the census. In 1916
according to the department of agricul-
ture, this value had grown to $3.50,
an increase of 40 per cent. Since the
total value of farm lands, aside from
buildings, was returned In 1910 as
SOS, 475, 100000, the total increment
since then must be more than eleven
billions.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Merchants Reorqanize.

Jackson, Tenn.--A reorganization
of the jackson Merchants and Manu-
facturers' association, under the name
Of the Association of Commerce, which
the business men of the city believe
will be of great benefit to Jackson, is
neing MANNED
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Eormer Governor At DAYTON.

Dayton, Tenn.-An audience of be-
tween 800 and 1000 voters, composed
of both democrats and republicans,
heard former Gov. Ben w. Hooper. re-
publican nominee for the United
States Senate, advance arguments as
to why he should be sent to the Unit
ed States Senate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

BREAD WITHOUT SALT IS TASTELESs
A medicine chest without Magic Ar
MICA Liniment is useless. Best of all
liniments for sprains, swellings,
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Three sizes, 25c, SOC and $1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
state President Visits school.

B. l.. Harnez, of GAINESVILLE, presi-
dent of the state board of education,
and other members of the board Wis
tied the West Tennessee normal school
at Buntyn to inspect the institution.
The members of the visiting party,
In addition to the president, were:
l.. A. Lyon, Carthage; ]. H. Bayer,
Huntington; C. B. Ijams, jackson; G.
C. Hanson, Memphis, and the state
superintendent Of education, F. w.
Sheriff., Nashville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

IMITATION IS slNcEREsT FLATTERY
but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth Of the original.
Insist on la Creole" Hair Dressing
it's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price $1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
VIII Shoot BULLDOGS,

Jackson, Tenn.-The vicious attack
on r. NJ. Carroll, former sheriff of Nc
Marry county. now of Jackson, by a
bulldog on Bennett street, recently,
has caused Chief of Police Deming to
issue orders to his force to shoot ev.
cry bulldog found running at large.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

Knoxville, Tenn.-While in Knox.
willie Col. John w. Overall. republican
nominee for governor. met hundreds
OF citizens and expressed himself as
we'll pleased with the welcome he re-
ceiyed here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Ladder Needed.

Lady-We always keep the hose
ready in case of Zeppelin raid.
Visitor-But, surely, my dear, 1t
would never reach them at the height
they fly.-London Punch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Quick PROGRESS.

Only A years ago the first newspa-
per was founded In Japan. Now there
are 1900 of them In that country
Buffalo Times.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Nashville Case Argued.

The Nashville, Tenn, switching case.
involving whether the terminal ar
rangements In that city Of the l.. & N.
and the NJ, c. G. st. L. railroads dis
criminate against the Tennessee Gen.
trail railroad, which is not a terminal
participant, was argued at Washing
ton, d. c. The two former railroads
attack an interstate commerce COM
mission order, sustained by the Ten
nessee federal courts, directing them
to afford switching privileges to the
Tennessee Central. The city of Nash
Vile and its traffic bureau instituted
the proceedings.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

with pains IN ner
back and sides every
month and they
would sometimes be
leo bad that it would
seem like acute in
Illumination Of some
|organ She read
your advertisement
lin the newspapers
and tried Lydia E.
|Pinkham's Vege-
|tahle Comnound
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Millions In Sand and Gravel,

During the last year 79,2S1, 735 short
tons of sand and gravel, having a
value OF $2S,S48,s59, were dug out in
the United States.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
Recruiting Party Relieved.

Special orders relieving the Third
battalion, N. G., s. T., recruiting party,
under command Of Lieut. Lloyd Rob-
erts, at Jackson, from further duty
and ordering them to report at Fort
Oglethorpe, Ca, before proceeding to
the border to Join their companies,
were received Saturday. The party is
composed of Lieut.. Roberts, Company
K: Sergt. w. G. Currie, Chicasaw
Guards, Company l.; Corporal J. c.
Guthrie, Company M; Private L. A.
Turnage, Company L.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
In the Museum.

What's, the matter with
the Human OstrichP"
Swallowed a fishbone at
breakfast this morning.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills have stood
the test of time. Test them yourself now. Send
for sample to 372 Pear! street, N. Y.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
DON'T sNlFFLEi

You can rid yourself of that cold in
the head by taking Laxativ Quinidine
Tablets. Price 25c. Also used in
cases Of La Grippe and for severe
headaches. Remember that.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

British Columbia has begun making
loans to farmers under the terms of
the law passed last year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

It's Usual Remark.
"Pa, what does money say when It
talks?"
"GOod-by."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
secured Several Recruits.

Lieut. Arthur Brown, troop d, Ten
nessee cavalry, stationed at Nashville,
made trip to Knoxville last week and
secured several recruits. The troop
is expecting orders to go to the Texas
border at any time.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
YOUNG WOMEN
MAY AVOID PAIN
Need Only Trust to Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com-
pound, says Mrs. Kurtzweg.

Buffalo, NY.-"My daughter, whose
picture is herewith, was much troubled
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

The Philadelphia mint is swamped by
gold receipts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20

Vancouver, B. c., in August started
new buildings valued at $620879.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-20
The Old. Old story.

The Old, Old story.
"Owens boasts that he never tells
the same story twice."
His tailor knows differently"