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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
THE TEST.

THE TEST.
A Birmingham (England) employer,
who is a stanch teetotaler, recently
advertised for foreman for one OF
the departments of his works, and q
large crowd Of men called at the fac.
tory. When the employer saw them
outside he said generally: We'll, we
might as well go and have drink
pointing to a tavern opposite. He suit
ed the action to his words, and led the
way across, the men following. When
he reached the swing doors Of the pub
lie house he turned around and saw
one man lettering behind the others
and called out to him: Aren't you
coming in?" I'm teetotaler
thanks" was the response. well
you're the man for me-" the employer
promptly rejoined, and he there and
then engaged him, while all the Others
were sent about their business.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
CLEANSE THE PORES
OF Your Skin and Make II Fresh ant
Clear by Using cutlcura. Trial Free.

When suffering from pimples, black.
heads. redness or roughness. smear
the skin with Cuticura Ointment.
Then wash of with Cuticura Soap and
hot water. These super-creamy emol-
lients do much for the skin because
they prevent pore clogging.
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, 1916-03-03
Got On His Nerves.

II understand you have moved your
Office"
Yes. had to get away or suffer
nervous breakdown"
What was the matter?"
81 was next door to q painless dent
ist and l couldn't stand the yells OF
his patients"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add Oh. Bay Rum, .
small box OF Barbo Compound, and y o. OF
glycerine. Apply TO the hair twice week
until II becomes the desired shade. Any drug
gist can put this up or you can mix u Of
home ct very little cost 1t Will gradually
darken streaked, faded gray hair. and re-
moves dandruff. II Is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
It will not color the scalp, is not sticky o.
greasy, and does not rub off.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
Looking to the Future.

II guess I'll make q lawyer Of Josh"
said Farmer Bates. my wife wants
him to be a doctor, and he's sure
going to be a professional man; but
we'd want to show our confidence In
him, and l think 1t would be heap
safer to take Josh's law than his medi-
cine. Youths Companion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
The "orioInaI Cast" on Tour.

"Too busy to talk today" declared
local producer as friend dropped
In for o chat.
whats the trouble?" asked the 9th.
er, preparing to keep on his travels.
I'm sending my show on the road
with the original cast" explained the
manager. "and it will take me all aft
ernoon to engage the company. New
York Telegraph.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
Worst Kind Of Dust.

Dust is everywhere. but the worst
kind Of dust is that which is confined
within the four walls Of room. The
dust is always germladen, because 1t
is infested with effete matter thrown
of by human bodies.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
PRODUCES CRIMINALS.

Gentlemen, your trade cannot be
treated like any other business, for 1t
is unlike any other. The liquor traf-
fic tends to produce criminality in
the population at large and law-break.
ing among the saloonkeepers them.
selves. If the American people do not
control 1t with q firm hand, 1t will
soon control them.-Theodore Roose
welt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
THERE'S A MORAL.

y.
From the Sacramento Union comes
the following: A well-known resident
Of Sacramento the other day met on
train two men and their wives who
had come from Kansas seeking farms
in California. He asked them why
they did not investigate the country
around Sacramento, as It offered many
opportunities for the homeseeker.
They replied that they had spent
three days in this city and had been
much impressed with what they saw.
But" said one Of them, Sacramento
has entirely too many saloons for
US, and the farmers roads are lined
with roadhouses. 80 we decided to &C
elsewhere to locate"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
Suburban Woes.

Flows suburban life?" I'm getting
all the worst OF It My chickens lay
their eggs away from home and now
my grapevine has run over into my
neighbor's yard."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
4, WOMAN HAD
NERVOUS TROUBLE
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Helped Her..
West Dandy, N. Y.-"I have had
nervous trouble ali my lie until t55 N

| Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Nv eye table Com
| pound for nerves
and for female trou-
bles and It straight
ened me out in good
shape. Iwork nearly
Jail the time, as We
live on a farm and /
have four girls. I do
Jail my sewing and
other work with
their help. so IL
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
AFFAIRs I'M TENNEssEE.

Colleague Schumacher. upon request
by The president, described the state
of affairs in Tennessee, where prohi-
bition is Gripping the brewing indus
try to an extent most mischievous.-
Jacob Faude, Secretary Brewmasters'
association, Chicago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
ErankIln,s Philosophy.

HE that hath a trade hath an
estate; and he that hath q calling
hath a place of profit and honor. A
plowman on his legs is higher than q
gentleman on his knees. BENJAMIN
Franklin
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
Not to BE Thouaht Of.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, 81 sometimes think that wom-
en- ought to volunteer to 60 to war.
just the same as the men; and yet"
"And yet--what?"
"Mc -c.aecs wenM admit she had
reached the age of military exemp.
ton. The sacrifice Of life would be
too great"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

In the Suburbs.
Why do you believe your neighbor
ia confirmed bachelor"
by the language Of flowers
How does that tell you?"
Yesterday he dug up the matri-
mony vine ON the wall. and this morn.
ing | caught him sowing bachelors
buttons"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
earana Flour in United States.

BANANA FIour III Ohtteu Statce.
Banana -four now is being made on
a large scale and is imported to the
United States from Porto Rico. 1t has
added much to the wealth Of the island
as we'll as giving the United States
q new product for the table.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
F RECKLES
Now IL the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed OF your freckss. as the
prescription othine--double Strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce OF othne-double
strength--from your druggist, and apply a
little OF II night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones nav. vanished sIss..ss ss..; !. 1. seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pietely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine as this Is sold under guarantee OF
money back IL 1t fails to remove freckles.--
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
A GOOD TYPE.

Rockford. ILL.,, is prosperous, com
Portable interior American city. A part
of its population is of alien birth or par.
entage. Thus 1t represents the type Of
American life and very favorably the
American scheme; small city with a
high average Of intelligence Chicago
Tribune.
And Rockford Is dry.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

Proud and Unprepared.
Priscilla asked Alden why he didn't
speak for himself.
Il am too proud to talk he ex-
planned.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
EFFECTS OF BOOZE.

Booze" says T. Alexander Cairns,
"giver you red beak and black eye.
and a white liver and a yellow streak.
and a green brain and dark brown
breath and blue Monday
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The system

Take the Old Standard GROVE
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula 10
printed on every label. showing il 10
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form Tho
Quinine drives out malaria. the Ircr
builds up the system. 50 cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
THIS 10 THE AGE OF YOUTH.

You will look ten years younger II you
darken your ugly. grizzly, gray hairs BY
using la Creole" Hair Dressing. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
PROMPT RELIEF

can be found in cases OF Colds, Coughs,
LaGrippe and Headaches by using
Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Does not
affect the head or stomach. Buy your
winters supply now. Price 25c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
March s, 1915.

Russians attacked In center OF
eastern line and gained In North
Poland.
Austrians gave ground In East
Gailcla.
British warships battered Oar
danelles forts, destroying one.
Asia Minor ports shelled by al
lies, Smyrna forts being sllenced.
Allies landing party on Oar
danelles suffered severely.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

Any man who itches for fame win
iaave to do lot of scratching before
he gets there.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

At the age of twenty-one man has
more ideals than ideas.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

SPARTA. Women Suffered Untold Totures
but who wants to be Spartan? Take
"Femenina" for all female disorders.
Price SOC and $1.00.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

High G is best attained by treading
on cats tail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

For hot grease burns apply Han
ford's Balsam lightly until the FIRE is
extracted. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

For lame back use Hanford's Bal
sam. Rub 1t on and rub 1t in thor
oughly Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
March s. 1918.

March 5, 1915.
Germans were checked at Relms.
German armies In north split up
by Russian advances.
Turks abandoned campaign
against Egypt.
Allied feet bombarded Smyrna.
Germans sunk French ammuni.
tlon ship at ostend.
Zeppelin raid over Calais failed.
Zeppelin L-8 wrecked near Tirle-
mont.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

Men who invest in watered stock
are apt to get soaked
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
One Result.

rs this place heated with hot arr"
mo, but it will be when you try to
get the landlord to put 1t in for you"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

II all flesh is grass then babies must
be new moan hay.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

No man can win success uI:less he
Is in love with bis work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

There are times when the corkscrew
is mightier than the typewriter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

An egg in the cup Is worth two in
the nest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

For calks use Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
Prove What Swamp-Roo t

What a wonderful old world this
would be II the men who think they
know it all could only prove 1t.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

And many dear girl makes the
mistake of marrying a cheap man.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
Not lnduiolnu

Not INDUCING.
Youth--Love is intoxicating.
Old Bach-I'r1 ON the water wagon.
Boston Evening Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

SAILING OVER BAR.
Many young man has lost his rud-
der while trying to sail over the bar. y
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

Not Very Strong.
Gerald wouldn't harm fly.
Geraldine-Yo couldn't II 1t were
anable-bodied fly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
March I. 1915.
March 2, 1915.

March 2, 1915.
British gained ground near Ia
Bassee.
Russians won Dukia pass and
took 10000 Germans near Przas-
nysz.
Austrians were defeated near
stanisfau but gained In the Car
pathlans.
Russians sheIled czernowitz.
American Red Cross sent sup
plies and nurses to Serbia and Ger.
many.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
March q. 1915.

March q, 1919.
Hard fighting In the vosges.
In Melancourt woods Germans
sprayed French with burning oil
and chemicals.
Russians checked Austrian drive
In 6ukowjna.
German submarine U-8 sunk by
British deatroyers.
Allies began landing at seddul
Bahr, pardaneiles.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
March 8, 1915.

March 3, 1878.
Russians advanced from the ME-
men and the Dniester.
Austro- Germans driven back In
Gailela.
Germans demolished two osso-
wetz forts.
Russians defeated Turks In the
Caucasus.
Allied fleet silenced three inner
forts Of DardanelIes.
Germany modified relief ship
rules.
Heavy fighting near 5asra, on
Persian gulf.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Feb. %. 1915.

Feb. 2s, 1915.
Germans advanced west of the
vosges, forcing French back four
miles.
French took many German
trenches In chamraane.
Russians continued successful at
tack along whole western front.
Turks evacuated Sinai peninsula.
German embassy at Washington
denied Stealer's stories.
March I, 1915.
Two German corps defeated at
Przasnysz.
ossowetz bombarded by Ger
mans.
Turkish forces under Essad
Pasha massed on Asiatic side OF
Dardanelles.
Norwegian steamer rammed off
English coast.
Premier Asqulth announced al
lies would cut of Germany from
all trade with rest Of the world.
Hamburg-Amerlean limo officials
In New York indicted for oonsplr.
Ing against v. 8.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03

Insolence is disarmed by meekness.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
WILL ADDRESS
INVESTMENT BANKERS
Head of Santa Fe Says Railroads Need
Federal Rather Than
State Control.

CINCINNATI Ohio, oct. I-lhc
fifth annual convention OF the Invest
ment Bankers Association OF America
will close here tonight With a banquet
az which the principal speaker will be
United States Senator Robert l.. Owen
OF Oklahoma. co-author ot the federal
reserve bank act
The program called for two business
sessions today, a morning session dc
voted 10 reports OF bond committees
and an afternoon meeting to he ad
dressed by Walker D Hines, chairman
OF the executive committee OF the At
Gibson, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad
Legislation which would provide an
orderly and responsible method OF set.
Ting railway labor disputes as a sub
stitutc for the Terrorism OF the strike
was urged as the prime need OF the
public and railroad corporations by Mr..
Hines
OF equal Importance. MIR Kings de-
clarcd. was legislation whereby state
regulations reducing net income through
reduction, OF rates and increase OF
costs would be superseded by national
regulation
The public IS interested IN the rail
road companies being able 10 raise suit
hclent additional capital to keep the
railroad properties abreast OF the pro
grcSsivc demands OF our rapidly dc
velop,ng business and civilization,
said Mr.. Hines.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
A Simple Way To n
Remove Dandruff

There il one sure way that has never
failed 10 remove dandruft at once, aud
that Is to dissolve Il. then you destroy II
entirely. To do this. Just get about o
ounces Of plain. common liquid arNon
from any drug store (this Ia all you Will
need. apply It at might when rctlring;
use enough to moiaten the acolp and rub
n IN gently with the finger tips
ny morning, most II not all ~ your
dandruf viii he gone. and three or four
more applications win completely dis
solve and entirely DESTROY every single
sign and trace Of II. no matter how much
dandruft YOU may have
You win find all itching and diEglne
Of the scalp will stop instantly, and your
hair will he fluffy. lustrous. glossy. silky
and soft. and look aud feel a hundred
times better ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
PROBLEMS
q G IS, 51'e. HE|lR7A1 As|E:1 !,

DEAR MRS THOMPSON ~
We are two sisters, 70 and y
years Of age. We have noticed
that you say a girl should no have a
steady. but should have several boy
friends unless she is engaged to one
Some peoplc do not think well OF girls
who have more than one fellow at a
time Why IS this
(2) II a girl has more than II iel-
low she soon finds she hasn't any and
has no chance of going anywhere. Do
YOU think this is right?
60 The sister of p has been go,ng
with a boy for two and a half wears.
He is 81 years old. Do YOU think him
too old for her
a. VIII YOU please CIV me a good
lotion for the face What causes II Ia
become red and ititated' can use
only one kind OF powder
81 We girls live OF the farm and OF
course arc liable Ia tan easily Can
YOU suggest something to prevent II
something harmless but good
(6l Arc We too old To wear MILDLY
blouscs when a crowd goes p%,CulcklnS
for a day
BROWN EYES SISTERS.
tl The idea that a girl should have
only one boy friend is old fashioned.
Such people expect the girl to he IN
love with each boy she goes with and
cannot understand how she can like hin,
merely as a friend. | think the friend
ship between boys and girls IS a gooC
thing.
(2 Your reasoning sounds wrong Il
a girl has more than ono boy trien'
she surely has all the more chances OF
going places. There is no reason wh,
she should lose her friends unless She
does something t0amakc them tire OF
her.
CN Not now \ girl i'm her twcntic'
is old enough to g. with uyu conSld.
crably older than herself, while a gir
in her zen is not
~ The skin usually becomes red ant
irritatcd because 1t is dry and chap
easily. Buttcrmilk is a very good skin
food and will remedy the trouble
(S) Buttermilk is also good as
bleach II YOU keep your face we'll GOV
cred with a sun hat when You are cu
OF doors and apply but,crmlk nee
day YOU ought not be troubled witt
tan.
l6I You are not too old
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

tant. her eyes shining. her face aglow.
How | have wished | were a man ever
since this wal started | am just wait
ing a good chance 10 join a hospital
unit. but | do not happen to know any
Surgeun who has gone. and OF course
they all pick their own nurses But my
chance will come ! am sure of II, aud
then ! am going To- do my part Why :
my great grandfather was an officer m
Napolcon'S army | feel ashamed not
To be over there
opened my lips To- tell her something
that had lust occurred to me, then
closed them again. No need to raise
false hopes. But | was reasonably sure
that the lutte nurse would have her
chance Dicky's brother in law, Dt.
Edwin B%ralthwaitc OF Detroit. was to
sail in a week for France. taking a
corps al physicians and nurses with
him | knew that Miss Sonnet was high
IN the good graccS of Dicky'S mother,
which would insure her name being
mentioned to the emrncnt surgeon. 1t
she wished il. That she was an I'M
usually competent nurse | knew from
DR.. Pctti,'S praise OF her The chances
were in favor OF her securing the post
she coveted,
1t rested with me to pull. the different
wires for the desired result Did |
wish to do 500 | did not dare TO name
even 10 myself, the reluctance | felt
To hit one finger toward the sending
OF this attractive girl across the seas
Copyright. 1870
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
Chain of Dairy
Restaurant Puts
Prices Up Nickel

NEW YORK. Oct 4 The rising oi
food prices was impressed on thousands
.of citizens today BY the action of the
largest dairy restaurant here IN ad
.vancing prices This corporation
which owns a chain OF lunch rooms in
New York and other cities. added s
cents to the price OF all the staple
dishes.
Bacon and eggs and ham and eggs
now cost 20 cents instead OF 3 cents
"a small steak is 30 cents instead of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

. -0ts plain omclcttc has Jumped
from Is cents To- ~ cents. All pies
from now ON arc 10 cent, a cut.
The wholesale price Of sugar ad
yanccd from bl4 to ! cents a pound to-
day and the retail price from ! to :
cent, The Increased demand result
ing from the war was given as the tca
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04
Lashera Becomes
Mayor of Ardmore

ARDMORF. Okla. Oct 4-(Spe-
oial)-L V. Mullen resigned as mayor
last night and Q, {. Lashera. member
OF the board OF commissioners, wa,
chosen MAYOR
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-04

The Want Ads will o-Ter good real
estate bargains, hotels for lease and
business contracts for the present
youth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-27
MONDAY EVENING. MARCH 81, 1916.
.335.l4lIMl!.ElsRICA FIRST
; ( sIA.FETY FIRST.


s=7rHERE9 mas been good done for humanity in
general blythe little slogan Safety First" than per-
hapsanys other thing in a long time 1t Is based
ON an ounce of prevention is worth pound Of cure
ii Is exercise little common sense and care
than suffer from accident that could have been
avoided.
esafet First applies to each one OF us as concerns
applies to us respect to the Of 9th
ers There achance the Safety First" slogan to
be used the home to prevent accidents outside the
home
HOW often have you seen young boy trying to hang
ON the end rapidly moving auto wagon or some
other vehicle? the child had been trained to realize
te this act he would not commit it If
III drilled in the benefits OF Safety First he
would not foolish
o. course parents probably tell their children that
II is good policy to do such things we have men
toned above; but has been the spirit OF the adj
moniton3 The child should be taught by reasoning
ana explaining him the danger of such pastme that
running great risk of lasting injury death
every time he does such thing. Keep putting the
faetg In before him and after time he will
drw conclusions and decide to discontinue the
practice Atseast believe that he will understand
sponet this method than by the simple fact that his
rarens Suggested that he hang speeding
vehicles
Teach the6child the fundamentals OF safety First"
ana allow hmsto work his salvation The av-
craze has more than sometimes give him
credit for