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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
COLLECTED ITEMS

An electrically lighted cross revolves
on top Of San Francisco steeple.
The 554 people out Of every thou
sand In Switzerland who save money
must be compared with a meager 1903
in this country, the difference account
ing, according to a Chicago banker,
for the fact that in our large cities
one burial out of ten is made in q
potter's field.
Pellagra may be prevented or cured
by proper diet.
A large eastern railroad is instruct
ing its signal erectors and testing its
engineers knowledge Of signals by
means Of modern pictures shown In
car which travels over its lines.
"The flowers of Hawaii declare the
glories Of God. and the fish showeth
his handiwork." declares q realistic
writer In the Christian Herald, assert.
ing, by the way. that nowhere else in
the world can fish be found In so many
and such variegated hues as in the
waters of these Pacific possessions of
ours.
Open air is the best spring tonic.
Typhoid fever is disease peculiar
to man.
Mutual benefit Insurance societies
have been established in the public
schools of Rome and other Italian
cities The underlying idea is that
pupils shall pay small weekly sums to
a general fund. from which certain
amounts are paid out in case of sick
ness. accident or death. The system
is said to be growing rapidly.
There is an unquestionable record
of hearing the firing at Ypres at a dis
lance of I40 miles and somewhat
doubtful one of $50 miles.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
TRY DARKENING YOUR GRAY
HAIR WITHOUT DYES

Shampoo your hair and scalp each
morning for about a week with Q-Ban
Hair Color Restorer. If your hair is
gray, streaked with gray, prematurely
gray or faded, brittle, thin or falling,
all your hair will then be beautifully
darkened and to such a natural, even
dark shade no one would suspect that
you had applied Q-Ban. Q-Ban is no
dye, perfectly harmless, but makes all
your hair soft, fluffy, thick, with that
lustrous dark simmer which makes
your hair SO fascinating. Big bottle
sent prepaid or sold by druggists for
soc. Address Q-Ban Laboratories, Mem,
phis,s Tenn.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

straighten you right zip and make you
feel fine and vigorous by morning ]
want you to 20 back tc the store and
get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone
is destroying the sale of calomel be.
cause It is real liver medicine; entire
ly vegetable. therefore 1t cannot salt
vate or max you sick.
I guarantee thai one spoonful of
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug.
gish liver to work and clean your bow.
els Of that sour bile and constipated
waste which is clogging your system
and making you feel miserable. guar.
antee that a bottle Of Dodson's Liver
Tone will keep your entire family feel
ing fine for, months. Give it to your
children. It is harmless; doesn't grippe
and they like its pleasant taste.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
.CALOMEL MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
IT'S MERCURY AND SAL|vATES
Straghen Up! Don't Lose Days Work. Clean Your Suuqsb
liver and Bowels with "Dods0n's Liver Tone"

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. Take
q dose Of the vile, dangerous drug to-
night and tomorrow you may lose a
days work.
CalCmel Is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis Of the bones.
Calomel. when it comes into contact
with sour bile crashes into 1t, breaA.
Ing 1t UP. This Is when you feel thct
awful nausea and cramping. II you
feel sluggish and "all knocked out" II
your liver is torpid and bowelL consti.
pated or you have headache, dizziness,
coated tongue, IL breath is bad or
stomach sour. Just try spoonful OF
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get 50-cent
bottle Of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take
a spoonful tonight and If 1t doesn't
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Mo "Alleaedn About Il.

A certain lawyer who was candi
date for municipal Office went out
canvassing one day and knocked at a
cottage door. The door was opened
by woman.
Is your husband in, Mrs. -?" In.
quired the lawyer.
mo, sir" was the reply; "but
know what you want. My husband is
sure to vote for you because you got
him off for stealing that ham last
week."
No, no; alleged stealing of the
ham," corrected the lawyer.
Alleged be blowed!" was the WON.
ans smiling reply. We've got a bit
Of it left still. Lemme give you a
sandwich out of it, sir"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
"A Famous Physicians
Wonderful Discovery

kidneys are dcranged the blood is filed
with poisonous waste matter, which set
ties in the feet, ankles and wrists; or
under the eyes in bag-like formations.
1t is Just as necessary to keep the kid.
neys acting properly as to keep the bow.
els active.
The very best possible way to take care
of yourself is to take a glass of hot water
before meals and an "Anuric" tablet. In
this way it is readily dissolved with the
food, picked up by the blood and finally
reaches the kidneys, where it has a tonic
effect in rebuilding those organs.
Step into the drug store and ask for a
5o-cent package Of "Anuric," or send DR.
Pierce Toe for trial pckg. "Anuric" -many
times more potent than lithia, eliminates
uric acid as hot water melts sugar. A short
trial viii convince yon.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
To study Health insurance.

The New York senate has passed
the Mills bill creating commission|
to investigate health insurance for
workingmen and to report proposed
legislation to the 1917 legislature. The
measure provides that the commits
sion shall consist of two senator's, two
assemblymen and four other members
to be appointed by the chairman. 1t
carries an appropriation of $4,000,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

After q series Of careful experiments
Aad tests at the Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, covering
many years--Dr. Pierce, the medical d.
rector Of that hospital, made announcement
that he could prove that medicine which
he called "ANURIC'' was the best uric
acid solvent now to be had. As REM
edy for those easily recognized symptoms
Of infammation--as scalding urine, back
ache and frequent urination, as well as
sediment in the urine, or il uric acid in
the blood has caused rheumatism, lum-
bago, sciatica, govt, it is simply wonder
full how quickly "Anuric" acts; causing
the pains and stiffness rapidly to disap-
pear
Swollen hands, ankles, feet are du. TO
disordered kidneys. Naturally when the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
NINTERSMITH
u CHILL Tonic
Sold At years. Cfills Also
d and
Hadn't. Finished the Other Day.

Hadn't. Finished the Other Day.
The manager of factory had insti-
tuted system of fines-fines for being
late, fines for mistakes, fines for
spoiled work, and SO on. Happening
to awake one morning very early, he
went to the factory a little after start.
ing time. AS he got out of his motor
car he saw a pale, haggard, hollow.
eyed man walking YEARLY through the
gate.
"Ah-ah, Johnson he shouted an
grily. Ten minutes late, Ell? Well
you're fined. Not word now; that's
the rule!"
Take your time, gov'nor," answered
johnson. II amt knocked off from
yesterday yeti"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

II shouldn't call this a desirable
apartment" said the lady who was
looking for rooms. There's saloon
only three doors away"
That's just the point" replied the
agent. Think what comfort 1t will
be to know that your husband is new
er far from home" ,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Druggist Knows the
Best Kidney Remedy

For more than twenty years have been
successfully selling DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root to my customers who were in need
Of such medicine and they all speak in ths
highest terms Of the good results obtained
from its use. know it is good medi.
cine for kidney, liver and bladder troubles
and / never hesitate in recommending it to
anyone who is in need Of it.
Very truly yours,
w. H. MASON, Druggist,
Jan. 9Th, 1915. Humboldt, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfipure by
Using cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Rashes,
eczemas, pimples, dandruff and sore
hands yield to treatment with Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Relief is immedi-
ate and healment, in most cases, com.
plete, speedy and permanent.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L
Boston. Sold evefywhere.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
who Wants a New Hand !?

Loss of one or both hands, accord
ing to the National magazine, is one
of the most serious Affections that
can come to an individual since 1t de-
prives him of his freedom of action
and enjoyment of life; even when only
one is taken, at least half of his COM
fort and effectiveness is gone. Among
many attempts to supply this loss, the
latest artificial hand patented by a
Chicago man, seems to possess many
advantages as well as an attractive
appearance and efficient mechanism.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Letter to
Dr.. kilmer q Co.
BinGhamton. N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root viii Do For Yos
Send ten cents t. DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, 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 ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at an drug
stores. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Where Alexander Was Born.

British travellers at Saloniki may
easily make the excursion Of a few
miles to the birthplace of Alexander
the Great and whistle The British
Grenadiers" while doing so II they
choose. But they will not find much
there, observes the London Chronicle.
The name of Pella still fingers in the
district, but the great Macedonian city
Of Pella. where Alexander was born
on a night Of storm and portents in
October, 256 B. c.. has vanished. ac-
pording To .he testimony of Mp D. @.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Compared.

Little Nancy was in disgrace, and
father had to speak to her quite Sc
verely. So she retired, deeply offend
ed, to the garden.
The gardener, a good-natured old
man, did his best to cheer her up. and
succeeded SO we'll that half ali hour
later she returned to her mother.
"Mummie," she said. Il think Clarke
Is quite the incest man know, much
nicer than daddy. Why didn't we mar
ry Clarke?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Complete Success.

Somebody told Vanessa that II
she would walk backward down the
stairs she would see her intended
did 1t work."
Completely. She fell down the
stairs and now she is engaged to the
young doctor they called in"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Feeding the Land.

els this land rich?" asked the pro-
spective purchaser, cautiously.
at certainly ought to oe." replied
the gentleman-farmer. Il have put
al the money had into It"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
NAV is. 1915.


Russians completely driven from
Jaroslav and all towns on west
bank OF San.
Austrian Tenth army arrived In
front Of Przemysl.
Russians drove Teutons back ten
miles In BukowIna.
Turks repuIsed allies near Avl
Burnu.
American note on Lusitanla de.
livered to Germany.
Russian Black Sea fleet de-
stroyed "a Turkish vessels.
German submarine sank Danish
steamer Martha without warning.
May rs, 1915.
British broke German line near
La Bassee and won mile of terri.
tory.
Lively fighting In Champagne.
Russians massed behind the San
and Austrians behind the Pruth.
Germans defeated by Russians
In Baltic provinces.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Hogarth, who visited It's site In 1867,
as though it had never been. The
plateau above the marsh, ON which 1t
stood, is now pillow land, where few
fragments of marble and holdings and
many coins have been turned up from
time to time"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Nav II. 1918.

May II, 1918.
British made more gains In La
Bassee region.
French and Belgians drove Ger.
mans across User canal.
Austrlans captured Drohobycz,
central GaIicia.
Russians repuIsed Germans at
Shawl.
ZeppeIins dropped bombs on
Ramsgate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Professional Acumen.

81 wonder why Nero iddled when
Rome was burning"
81 suppose It was because he thought
the critics would have other things on
their minda."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

The Lord hasn't much use for the
man who contributes to foreign mis-
sions the money he owes his washer
woman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Or. B. 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, 1916-05-19

The Alternative Function.
Knicker- Did she promise to be a
sister to you?
Bocker--No; president of human.
ity.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Easter puds.

Smith looks as II he had just got
something off his chest"
Il guess it's his new spring lid"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

North Crandon, Wis When was 16 years
old got married and at IS years gave birth to
twins and it left me with very poor health Icould
not walk across the floor without having to sit
down to rest and it was hard for me to keep about
and do my work. went to doctor and he told
me had q displacement and ulcers, and would
have to have an operation. This frightened me so
much that / did not know what to do. Having
heard of Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
/ thought would give it a trial and it made me as
well as ever. cannot say enough in favor of the
s."-Mrs. MAYME AsBAcH, North Crandon, Wis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Croye's

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Gen.
eral Tonic because il contains the well
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. 50 cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

There's more than one way of shut
fling off this mortal coil. That's why
doctors often disagree.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

FITS, EPILEPSY, FALLING SICKNESS
Stopped Quickly. Fifty years q lninterrnpted
lssting results, LAHgs TRIAL BoTTLE FREE. DIR.
KLINE COMPANY Red Bank, N. J.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Testimony from Oklahoma.

Lawton Okla. -@When I began to take Lydia rnkhams
Vegetable Compound seemed to be good for nothing tired easily
and had much Of time and irregular
good that time never fail to recommend Lydia Pnkhams
Vegetable Compound aing because It has done much
for me."M A l. McCAsIAND, 500 Have St, Lawton Okla.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

A woman usually buys happiness
when she spends money for clothes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Weak, Falnty Heart, and Mysteries
can be rectifed by taking "Renovine"
heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and ST. kts
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Eeahk for !.
sick Wcmen
For Forty Years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Has Been
Woman's Most Reliable Medicine
Here is More Proof.

To women who suffering from some form Of
womans special ills, and have constant fear Of breaking
down. the three following letters ought to bring hope:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Money also helps the man who tries
to helf himself.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

It's a short honeymoon that lasts
till the furniture is paid for.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
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, 1916-05-19

An idle tongue is usually an advance
agent of busy intellect.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Miners for the East Gulf Coal COM
pany, in West Virginia, have I'M
earthed the body of a petrified man.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Mrs. Elland was shot and killed at
Texarkana, Ark, by her husband, who
walked short distance away and then
killed himself.
The Ingersoll Rand Drill company
of Easton, Pa, has announced an in
crease Of 10 per cent in the wages Of
$500 employees.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
May 10. 1915.

French made gains near Ablain.
Germans repuised British south
Of Neuve chapelle.
Austro-Germans began lombard
ment Of PrzemysI forts.
Russians attacked vigorously In
South Poland.
Two Zeppelins destroyed by al
lies fire.
Premier Asqulth announced reor-
ganlzation of British cabinet.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

A Central News dispatch from Zu
rich reports a recurrence Of food riots
in Berlin, in which machine guns were
used to subdue mobs of women.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
From a Grateful Massachusetts Woman.

Roxbury, Mass.-aI was suffering from inflam-
nation and was examined by physician who found
that my trouble was caused by displacement.
My symptoms were bearing down pains, backache,
and sluggish liver. tried several kinds of medi-
cine then was asked e try lydia pn Ink
pleased to be in my usual good health by using it
and highly recommend it,n- Mrs. B. M. OsaooD,
Haynes Park, Roxbury, Mass.
If you want special advice write to Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD Lyn
letter will be opened, read and answered by q ,
In strict confidence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Authorities of Tuscaloosa county,
Ala, are investigating the death of G.
C, Nicklas, whose body was found on
the Warrior river bridge near Ausca-
loosa.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Judge Lindsey of Denver juvenile
court fame is in a serious condition at
his home.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

]. Hector Wren. Dallas tTex) avi-
ator, was killed when his aeroplane
failed to right itself after looping the
loop.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

May 20, 1915.
French advanced In Champagne
and near BagateIle.
Tremendous fighting along the
San river.
Allies attacked Turkish positions
at krithia and Atchi Bahia, GAL
lIpoli.
Continuous bombardment OF Ma
CARA, Turkey, by allied fleet.
PrzemysI bombarded by squad
ron Of Austrian aeropIanes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
May 10, 1915.

May 10, 1915.
Germans Captured French
trenches on heights Of Lorette.
British repulsed near Neuve
chapelie.
Austro-Germans forced crossings
of the San river.
Russians broke Austrian right In
BukoWlna.
Turks drove allies from advanced
positions near Kara 6urnu, GalIip-
oil.
German submarine sank two
British steamers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

May n, 1915.
French drove Germans entirely
from Lorette heights.
Canadians captured German posi-.
tIon north Of Ypres.
Desperate battle below Prxemysl.
British ship olenholm sunk by
punfire from submarine. .
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Chicago's all-night cabarets no long
er exist. A new city ordinance requir-
ing restaurants where liquor is sold to
close at a. m. has gone into effect.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Ground was broken in New York for
the nave of the Episcopal Cathedral Of
st. Johns, the Divine, the fourth in
size in the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25

matoes. The net profit being realized j.
about and over $3.50 m acre
A. y. Tandy. J. X. Compton Frank smith
and others along the Nonalio Loop are
among the tomato shippers
Claude Morton. 80 the Fre>no~ Land q
Irrigation Company. SAID today that esti-
mates place the total crop on the FreSno>
tract this year at fifteen ears. five of which
have been shipped The farmers struck
an unusually open market. there being no
other tomatoes available at this time. The
Jacksonville crop was damaged ny frost
tins spring. and l. not due on the market
for several weeks. The nearest competing
crop will be the Mississippi crop. and this
i ~nll two weeks off BY that time the
crop about Brownsville viii have long been
harvested and shipped.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
Malamoros Merchants
10 Hold Mass Meeting

Ia order a. determine whether Or not they
viii close their stores or accept the Car
rama currency al the valuation Of 10 cents
on the dollar the wholesale and retail mer-
chants of Natamoras Will hold mass meet
ing tonight The currency IN question val
Eed by edict ~ 10 cents on one dollar gold.
D. not the old currency valued heretofore
at two cents On dollar. but the latest issue
from the City OF Mexico. the market quot
ations Of which are today SIX cents On the
dollar. II l. stated.
\ Matamoros merchant said thlS morn
ing that he did not believe the stores
would close If Il can possibly be avoided.
Tie sand that while the order possibly may
rum a number of the merchants, 1t i feared
that general closing of the stores wouid
result m roiing or the confiscaiIon of their
stocks by the government officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-05-25
GERMANY READY
TO CONSIDER A
PEACE PROPOSAL
WILSON'S ADDRESS AT CHARLOTTE
is GIVEN WIDE PUBLICITY IN
THE PRESS OF GERMANY.
ATTITUDE OF HIGHEST OFFICIAL S
AS TO UNITED SKATES HAS
UNDERGONE A CHANGE.

BERLIN, May % The declaration
of President Wilson in Charlotte. =. e..
IN his recent speech there with reference
10 the probability Of American media
tion i'm the European war was published
prominently here. Though not definitely
stated there is lit,le i lubt shat Ger
many Is willing "a consider IT.. tender
Of good offices toward peace nesotia
tions.
The former attitude of highest off
ciaiS that America disqualified herself
as 4 pea.e mediator because Of shipping
munitions to the allies is now changed
If President Wilson shows tangible pos
sihilties at peace through hls mediation
Germany undoubtedly would consider
any suggestions he offers.