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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
DIRECT FROM FRANCE

Rev. G. d. Erskine has just receiv-
ed letter from one of his college class
mates, lieutenant of the famous
French Alpine Chasseurs. or the Blue
Devils" The letter is from Lieut.. j
E. Moore, Lake Forest boy who ha 8
just returned to his home invaded !,
from the French army. Moore was
gaased in one of the attacks and will
never fully recover from its effects.
Among other things he writes:
1--WE never had enough clothes last
winter to keep us warm. We were al
ways cold in varying degrees. Our
feet were wrapped in burlap over our
shoes. while for socks we often wound
our cloth puttees around our bare feet.
Hand knit socks would haye saved
many of the feet that we're afterwards
frozen, but Of wool for the knitting
there was practically none, willing AZ
the French women were to ply their
knitting needles. One pair Of socks
issued to each soldier was the rule, and
these were never removed from their
owners feet until they wore out.
Sweaters were unheard Of; how gladly
we would have welcomed their addition
al warmth. Fires. except foe cook king,
were ostR the question. ~ foel -
IN eteobt & -
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
IOWA BEHIND IN CORN

Iowa has always prided itself on
being the greatest corn producing
state in the Union, but in the last
two years has had to forfeit the title
to Illinois. This year. again, Illinois
leads Iowa in the production of corn,
the preliminary estimates of the de-
partment of agriculture showing
Illinois has produced 42e,sle. 600
bushels while Iowa produced 412, 772,
600 bushels of corn.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
EFFECT OF NEW REVOLT

The new revolt in Russia may have
large effect upon the outcome of the
war-or it may not have any effect.
Everything depends upon the way in
which the future shapes itself about
the event.
For nearly half a year-since the
people OF Russia threw off the yoke
of autocracy for the less burdensome
but non -the-less hindering yoke of
socialism-Russia has been negiigi-
BILE factor in the war. To an ever
lessening degree its military forces
have occupied the Austro- Germans
and their Bulgarian and Turkish al
lies, until a few weeks ago the CEN
ira lpowers were safe in withdrawing
huge armies Of men from the Russian
front for the long deferred offensive
against Italy.
In its chaotic state of government
Russia was but small hindrance to
Germany and Austria. If the new
government declares and can make
practical separate peace with the
central powers that peace will release
only few hundred Thousand more
men to use elsewhere. The chief
benefits that Austria and Germany
would feel from such peace would
be in the bursting of the iron ring of
food blockade which has been shrink.
ing until it was gripping the very
vitals of the Tentonic empires.
England and France. until the en-
trance of the United States into the
conflict, have been assuring the peo-
pie at home of victory by attrltion.
Germany and Austria are being
slowly starved into submission, the
people are told. Without the presence
of the United States on the western
front it is possible that the British
and French people might become dis.
couraged of victory, with the weaken
ing Of Russia and the breaking of the
food blockade, to the point of de.
manding negotiations for peace. With
the United States coming to the as.
sistance of the allies there is less
danger from this source, although it
is not entirely removed.
The breaking of one link in the
chain of enemies forged about the
Teuten powers throws a greater bur-
den upon the Others Whether it will
mean that the extra strain will break
other links Qtaly for instance) only
time can tell. That the allies fea
such a possibility is shown in the
military cooperation they have at
last Instituted with Italy, thing tha I
should long ago have been accom-
plished.
AS for Kerensky, though he was
the strongest man IN Russia, some of
the blame for Russia's collapse must
be laid at his door. Had he been
less of a Kitchener, more willing to
delegate authority. he would have
spared himself much of the too-grea
strain to which he subjected himselfl
His declaration week ago that Rus :
sia is worn out with war" was chief.
ly an indication that he was worn out
himself, that the great will that ad
bound the Russian people together
was abOnt to snap. He revealed his
weakness to his ambitious enemies
and underlings and his overthrow was
inevitable. Nevertheless, he must
alwayt occupy large place in Rus
sian history.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

the kind. Everyone must keep clear.
ly in mind the fact that peace talk
can be seriously considered only at
ter Germany is down and getting
pounded. The United States is not
lighting for draw. America went
into this war for victory, and no
other than victorious peace will
satisfy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

The Elgin Butter Board has been
eliminated as butter price lixer but
so far we haven't noticed any sudden
change in the price of butter.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

If Cupid were the small boy that he
is represented to be, the authorities
who prevent children from being over
worked would have to take hand.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

The war will be won by those who
endure to the end, and no American
soldier or sailor has never yet been
known TO yield the ground or give up
the ship.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

Hawaii is the only place in the
United States where the humble pen
ny is not used.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

The German government has Off
cially ordered womon's skirts must
be shorter. This, too, when the de-
creasing food supply is noticeably
affecting the visible means of support.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15
THE WHEAT SHORTAGE

The wheat crop of the United States
this year amounts to 659. .797. 600 bush.
els. according to the preliminary esti-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

The coal miners of southern Mis-
souri, have gone out on strike. the
principal object of which is to secure
recognition of their union. This
strike is similar to every other strike
ever waged in this one respect. 1t
has ever been the object of organized
labor to secure recognition of the
union and some of the bitterest labor
wars have been waged over that
single issue.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

"What is really needed in this
country is higher educational sys-
tenn that will encourage people, at all
times, to do their own thinking"
says the Sioux City Tribune. What
is really needed is something with
which the people can do their own
thinking.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

Fresh milk s one of the Injuries
of camp life. Many soldiers in the
various camps have requested the
privilege of keeping cow and buy
ing feed for it out of their ration
savings. The matter was put up to
the judge advocate general Of the
army, who has ruled that they may
do so.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

Mexicans are very punctilious in
the matter of military titles The
bandit chieftains are always referred
to as general" or Colonel. This
is probably because no general or
colonel knows when he may turn
bandit himself and must conserve
his dignity even in outlawry.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-15

The Des Moines Register suggests
that, since the price of collars has
less day every week. This is fair
proposition, but while it would work
no hardship on Des Moines citizens
there are other cities where people
are used to wearing collars regularly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
This will be the best Fair held the county Don't
Special Premiums.

In addition to the premiums offered for the exhibits in
the different departments, the following
Special Premiums are offered:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05

on their diamond Tuesday even
ing, and got as results A to
2 in favor Of the Springs, ........
1.-The boys selected as third lot
left on Wednesday nights train
for Camp Gordon. THE big
markets show a larger number of
cattle and fewer hogs and sheep
the past year to date than in any
year within the past Is or &c.. 49,.
The government report Tuesday
showed a falling off of IA per
cent, putting the crop at 60.4 per
cent. Futures advanced 200
points and spots $50 points in
Memphis. ...........If the advances
claimed by the Allies are true.
our boys will not have anything
to do but gather up German
bones next summer....... Every
thing is high, but corn a big cr p
and cotton big price will about
even I'D things.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Atkins, after a
visit Of several weeks, have gone to
Kenton.
Miss Fannie M. McCullar, of Ramer,
returned home Sunday, accompanied
by her sister, Mrs. Ben Vestal.
MIR. and Mrs. Doug. Wilson, of
near Bethel Springs, were in town
Sunday.
Misses Josie X. Perkins and Grace
Wood have entered the West Tonnes
see Normal at Memphis.
Miss Pauline Haynes has entered
the M. C. F. |. at Jackson for the
school year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mitchell and daugh-
ter, Of Corinth, spent Sunday with j,
A. Houston's family.
W. A. Armstrong, from Guys post
office. was entered as new subscrih.
or Monday.
Monte Smith left Sunday night to
begin 4-years course in the Medical
Department Of the University of Ten
n,ssee at Memphis.
Mrs. W. c. Wilson, of Kenton, was
the guest of Mrs. u. S. alexander
and Mrs. Sam Freeman, her grand
daughter, last week.
Our thanks are due Master Hunter
Steadman for finding and returning
our umbrella.
c. A. PUNK, of Jackson, called Sat.
urday and directed the Independent
to Jackson. He is in the employ Of
the NJ. q ".
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ". Chandler. o.
Florence, Ala, were guests in th,
home of Mr.. and Mrs, Louis Adams
this week.
Miss Jessie Steadman returned tt
Nashville Sunday, where she will in
ish her course in Pharmacy at Van
derbilt.
E. H. 7. Gorrett was able TO be o.
the streets on crutches Wednesday
He is paralyzed on right side, ba
is much improved since he was strieS
en- several weeks ago.
Ode Perkins little boy Tuesday j
manipulating the we'll pump at tn
school building, bad his finger nearl
est of In the cog gearing, DR., Be
dressed the wound, and il Is hoped b
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05

Wilmer Dean in the County Court of
Bud Dean De-, McNairy county. Tenn
In this cause it appearing from the
petition, which il sworn to, that Bud
Dean. the defendant, is nonresident
of the State of Tennessee, he is there
fore hereby required to appear before
the County Court of McNairy County.
Tenn, at the Court House in Selmer,
Tenn, on the First Monday IN Novem-
her, 1917. and answer, and defend this
suit. or the same will be proceeded with
exparte.
1t is therefore ordered that publica-
ton be made in the McNairy County
Independent. a newspaper published in
the City of Selmer, Tenn, for four con-
secutive weeks.
This the 18th day Of Sept, 1917.
NOAH PRINCE,
County Court Clerk.
NJ. F. Ozier, Sol,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
S10O Reward. SlnQ

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all It's stages, and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrn Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease.
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The propre-
tors have so much faith in the curative
powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that 1t fails to cure Send for list
Nof testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
SAND BOX

Big crowd here Monday be
ing October quarterly court; all
but three of the magistrates were
present. The demonstration
of the motor road machinery was
had on Fourth street between
Court and Pharr avenues. The
machine made a successful show
Of what it could do on hard and
rooty roads. $500. 1t only needed
moisture Sunday and Monday
nights to produce a fine frost,
but the moisture was lacking 49,.
Let there be no favorites by the
Central Board in certifying the
boys to military service. There
is complaint that some have been
exempted who should have gone.
.........Lum Bias, the noted slick
fingered old reprobate, now lam
cuisines in Jail for stealing hog
belonging to Shalin Evans. and
carrying it On his shoulder to his
fence house. where fresh pork
was enjoyed by the crew. ........
The county court is still making
big appropriations to build bridg-
es, when there is not a cent to
pay warrants of small or any
other allowances. The county
owes. we understand, nearly
$4,000. Better pay up before
anything but necessaries is con-
tracted for........ Cotton picking
is pretty general this week,
though it is opening slow. Cot
ton sold at So. so in the seed Mon
day at Selmer and Bethel
Springs. ....... Come to the Fair
next week, and all have a jolly
good time. This dry weather
is giving the turnip crop black
eye. But bring anything you
have to eat to Selmer; you will
find a ready market........ For
tunes Garage is in the building
west of Goodrum & Stiles.
The authorities have installed
water works at the college, which
will make it independent of out
siders.. Most of our people
have laid in their coal at a rather
high figure. The German Avi-
ator Vase has been downed by
an English air plane ........Alex-
ander Bros. have installed q
French burr corn mill for custom
work, in addition to their roller
mills......The SeImer High Schoo
club met the Bethel Springs
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
will not lose the finger.

j. B. Higgins, our Gravelhill cor
respondent, called Monday, and stated
that he has a little new "democrat"
at his home. On that account his
letter should be doubly interesting
this week.
H. L, Hodges brought to our Office
two bushels of velvet beans with
from 25 to 80 pods on a atem 6
inches long. We know of nothing in
the legume family with such q vine
growth and seed yield.
Corp. William A. Hamilton, son Of
w. H: Hamilton, and Cordie H. Weeks,
son of S. E. Weeks, are in the regular
army and in France. They report a
pleasant trip across the ocean, and
everything is lovely. They both had
service on the Mexican border. Their
friends are glad to hear of their
potriotic service.
Horny S. Browder notifies us to
change his paper to Co. D, 1926 In
fantry, Camp Gordon, Atlanta. Ga.
He wrote to say: THE McNairy boys
are living fine" Every parent should
send the Independent to their boys in
the army. 1t will be a great pleas
ure to each of them.
c.. M Laughlin called Monday, con-
tinuing the Independent to his wife
and to himself when he gets to Camp
Gordon. He, like Mr.. Barr, being an
operator, will 60 to the Signal Corps,
though they will be assigned and
drilled at Camp Gordon. Mr.. Laugh
lin went with the Wednesday contin-
gent.
Geo. A. Hagy has rented the hand
some Warren residence on Court ave..
and will occupy same soon. We are
glad to know that the genial
George" and family are to be with us.
We have not forgotten when the
Hagys did so much for the town in
former years. and are still among the
Invest men of the town.
The members Of the Red Cross
Branch, W. c. TeU., will conduct a
market consisting Of jellies, pickles,
etc, and serve dinner al the Fair
Grounds, beginning Wednesday, Oct,
! 10. They hope in this way to raise
! funds for making the camp life Of
our soldier boys more pleasant and to
supply bandages, etc for those in
| hospitals in France. They solicit the
patronage of all who are interested
in the Red Cross work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
To The Public.

My wife. Mrs, Minnie Williamson,
having left nv home without cause or
excuse, notice is hereby given that |
will not be responsible for any acts or
contracts of the said Minnie William
son for board. clothing, necessaries,
or otherwise. This October End, 1917,
At J, B, WILLIAMSON,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
NONRESIDENT Notice

Harrison Wilson ct all In the County
VS.. }C0urt OF Nc
Grant, Wilson ct al. Marry County,
Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from the
petition, which is sworn to, that Albert
Maness, one of the defendants, is nom
resident of the state of Tennessee, he is.
therefore, hereby required to appear
before the County Court of McNairy
County, Tennessee, at the Court ouse
in Selmer on the first Monday in Novem-
Der, 1917, and make defense to the petit
ton filed against him in said Court, or
otherwise the petition will be taken for
confessed.
1t i further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the McNairy County Independent, II
newspaper published in Selmer, Nc
Marry county. Tennessee.
This the LIST day of October, 1917.
NOAH PRINCE,
County Court Clerk.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
In Re. Estate Of E. F. Cross, De.
ceased

SUGGESTION OF INSOLVENCY
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given to the Credi-
tors of the estate of f, F Cross, De-
ceased that the Insolvency of said
estate has been duly suggested to the
Clerk of the County Court of McNairy
County, Tenn, and an order made on
the Administrators to make publication
for Creditors to file their claims on or
by December l, 1917. This is therefore
to NOTIFY A, l. CREDITORS of
said estate to file their claims with the
Clerk of the County Court of Men airy
County, Tenn, at his Office in the Court
House in Selmer. properly authenticat-
ed on or before the First day of Decem-
Der, 1917, next, and all claims not filed
will be forever barred.
This August %, 1917.
MRS. ELIZA Cross,
Administrative.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
Lumber

Rough Lumber, Framing, Boxing,
Well CURLING, Fencing, etc., at rea.
sonable prices. Can fill any sized bill
ON short notice.
SOUTHERN FARM CONAIlSsARY,
at Rose Greek.
P. O. Address: Selmer, R. l.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-05
Milk Cows For Sale

We offer a few fine young milk
cows with young calves, at $65 to
SIS each; cash or terms.
SOUTHERN FARM CooNHoUND KEN
NELs, ]. E. Williams, Mgr.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-13

. new machine oil. . package of 2 putty-like substance wrapped in newspapers and two bones that the police are inclined to believe are not human.
 Mrs. Cruger. the mother. was i'll and unable to attempt an identihca- tion of tho corset cover and the glove.
 Police have taken charge of tho premises and will renew the digging today. In tho work yesterday the official excavators went down about six feet and uncovered the entrance to . subterranean passage which seems to pass under the front wall of the building in northerly direc- ton. Whither 1t leads has not been settled.
 Huge boulders bar the way of the diggers. and arc removed slowly and laboriously by block and tackle.
 No one In the neighborhoop auss- toned by the police acknowledged even having heard of this under ground passage. which may have marked the path of some biz sewer pipe. or may have been 6 secret way
New Britain herald., 1917-06-13

of escape in the days when gambling in the neighborhood and police raids were frequent.
 If the solution to the mystery of Ruth Cruger's disappearance is found hidden away amidst the debris that chokes this old tunnel. credit will belong, almost exclusively, to Miss Grace Humiston, lawyer, of No. 50 East Forty-second street, who repre- sents the Cruger family. It was she who obtained a permit from Police Commissioner Woods to dig up the cellar and. by order of the commits sioner, Detective Frank McGee. who is attached to the Fourth Branch Detective bureau, accompanied Miss Humiston and directed the work of excavation.
 It Is known that when Ruth Cruger left her home last Feb. 10 she went to Cocchi's shop for ice skates that had been left there to be sharpened. She vanished. and . nationwide search has failed to reveal a single clew to her.
 Cocchi. soon after tho girl's disap- psarance. fled the country. abandon
New Britain herald., 1917-06-13

Ing his family. 4 few days gro he was located at Balogne. Italy. by American consular ofacials acting at the request of the New York authori- ties He has emphatically denied all knowledge of Ruth Cruger's fate, in- sisting that he has had nothing to do with the girls disappearance.
 From the very beginning of the po- lice investigation this man has been under suspicion, and there is small room for doubt that extradition has been carefully considered by District Attorney Swann. But the only direct charge against him is ono of aban. donment, and that Is not extraditable.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-13
GETTING BACK AT sHUBBY.'
Woman Asks That Lesser Half B
 ConscfiptNd.

Washington, June 13.-Among ths thousands of letters reaching the pro- vost marshal generals ,ofiice these days from wives, mothers and sweet hearts asking exemption for their mon, officials were amused today to lind several from wives recommend- ing that their husbands be conscript- cd.
 One woman said her husband didn't want to 60 to war but had no good rSAson for not going. and "tipped the war department that 1t would be just as well to make . soldier of him.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-13

Eleanor. their daughter. at Mount Pleasant last Thursday night. Later he was formally charged with ths crime. The Hunterdon County grand urty will consider his case next week.
 Former Judge John W. Queen oe Jersey City positively identified May woon as tho Russian farmland who worked for his brother. The prisoner aaserted he left the Queen farm ill search for work and did not see tho buildings burn.
 for the bullet, but did not recover 1t. Maywoon on his arrival at jail wan weak from the loss of blood. hunger and exposure.