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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
AMERICAN LINERS
SUNK BY U-B0ATs
4 fnUE AMERICANS DEMAND
INSTANT ACTION FOR THIS
: LATEST OUTRAGE.
THREE VESSELS IN ONE DAY
Ruthless Brutality OF Brutal Nation
Calls Forth All the Protest Of Pa
!. tlent People To Strike Quick
and Preserve Honor.

4: London.-Three American steam.
Ships have paid the toll of the ruth.
less German submarine warfare and
are now at the bottom OF the Ocean,
with some of their crews drowned or
still adrift.
The City Of Memphis, from Cardiff
to New York, was sunk by a torpedo
81 miles south OF Fastnet at o'clock
Saturday afternoon. After great suf.
fering Is of the crew landed at Skull
~ hours later; "a have been picked
mp at sea and eight are missing,
The Yigilancia, the last report OF
which was when she left New York
for France on Feb. 20, was torpedoed
without warning, her officers and men
seeing no sign of the submarine. Six
officers and 20 of the crew were land
ed at Sicily Islands. One officer and
Is men are missing.
The Illinois, a big tank oil steamer
owned by the Texas OIL Company,
from London for New York, in bal
last, was sunk at 5 o'clock Sunday
morning. The officers and crew are
reported to have been landed at Sicily
Islands.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
SON HAD TO
Do HOUsEWORK
Lady Became a Nervous Wreck
From Three Years Suffering
With Head. Says Cardui
Made Her Well.

Texas City, Tex,--In an interesting
statement, Mrs. G. Fl. Schill, of this
town, says: "For three years suf-
fered untold agony with my head. I
was unable to do any of my work. I
just wanted to sleep all the time, for
that was the only ease / could get,
when ] was asleep. became a ner-
vous wreck just from the awful suf-
fering with my head,
u was so nervous that the least
noise would make me jump out of my
bed. I had no energy, and was un-
able to do anything. My son, young
boy, had to do oil my household
duties.
II was not able to do anything until
took Cardui. took three bottles in
oil, and 1t surely cured me of those
awful headaches. That has been three
years ago, and know the cure is per-
manent, for I have never had any
headache since taking Cardui. :.
Nothing relieved me until I took
Cardui. 1t did wonders for me.
Three bottles of 1t did more for me
than all the medicine or Doctors
treatments, or baths ever took"
Try Cardui for your troubles-it
should do for you what it has done for
so many thousands of other women.
Begin taking Cardui today.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
British Bar Excludes Women.

The London bar recently voted down
resolution proposing that women be
made eligible to the practice of law.
At present the legal profession Is en-
tlrely closed to English women. Hol-
ford Knight, in proposing the resolu-
ton, said that the opposition no longer
lacked capacity. The war had dis
proved this assertion, he said. J. III.
Menzies, one of the leading lawyers Of
the kingdom, in objeeting, said that
the women might have proved their
ability In trades, but that the bar was
no common business like any other, but
special and sacred profession, and
that admission to it was not to be de-
termined on mere commercial or eco
monte grounds. If such step as pro-
posed were taken, he said, 1t would
definitely raise the question whether
the country were In the hands Of the
men or women. The vote against the
resolution was overwhelming.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
'CASCARETS' ACT
ON LIVER; BOWELS
No sick headache. biIiousness,
bad taste or constipation
by morning.
Get q 1o-cent box.

YET D lucent pOx.
Are you keeping your bowels. liver,
and stomach clean, pure and fresh
with Cascarets, or merely forcing a
passageway every few days with
Salts, Cathartic Pills, Castor Oil or
Purgative Waters?
Stop having q bowel wash-day. Let
Cascarets thoroughly cleanse and reg
ulate the stomach, remove the sour
and fermenting food and foul gases,
take the excess bile from the liver
and carry out of the system all the
constipated waste matter and poisons
IN the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will make you
feel great by morning. They work
while you sleep-never grippe, sicken
or cause any inconvenience, and cost
only 10 cents a box from your store.
Millions of men and women take a
Cascaret now and then and never
have Headache, Biliousness, Coated
Tongue, Indigestion, Sour Stomach or
Constipation. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Few persons can be sick who use
Green's August Flower. 1t has been
used for all ailments that are caused
by disordered stomach and inactive
liver, such as sick headache, constipa-
ton, sour stomach, nervous indiges-
ton, fermentation of food, palpitation
Of the heart from gases created in
the stomach, pains in the stomach, and
many other organic disturbances.
August Flower is a gentle laxative,
regulates digestion, both in the stom-
ach and intestines, cleans and sweet
ems the stomach and whole alimentary
canal, and stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Try 1t. Two doses will relieve
you. Used for fifty years in every
town and hamlet in the United States
and In all civilized countries.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Action Must Be Taken Now.

Washington.-With the announce
ment of the ruthless destruction Of
three unarmed merchant ships by sub
marines, it is unofficially admitted
here that virtually state of war ex-
lists between the United States and
Germany.
Technically the United States re-
mains in a position of armed neutral
ity. Whether this shall be changed
before April 16, the date fixed for a
special session Of congress, the war
making branch Of the government,
President Wilson has not decided.
The president is contemplating a
call for an immedite session Of con-
gress to hear an address asking for
authority to, adopt aggressive meas-
ures against the submarine menace.
Already American ships are being
armed to defend themselves; the next
move must be to send warships WITH
orders to seek out submarines and
clear the transatlantic lanes.
Some of the highest officials of the
government hold that the executive
has the power to declare that state
Of war exists and to proceed with az
gressive protective steps pending the
assembling of congress. There is No
indication, however, that the presi.
dent will follow that course.
OF the three ships destroyed two
were unloaded and homeward bound.
and all were American built, American
owned and differed and manned
largely by American citizens. Mea.
ger dispatches indicate that all were
sunk with complete disregard for the
safety of those on board and that some
of the members of the crews may have
been lost.
The government is now absolutely
face to face with the problem Of form
ulating a definite policy for the ma
ton in case the United States actual
ly enters the war. The possibility was
mentioned by the president in his III
auguratIon address March 5.
All Of the conditions outlined by
the president in his message announc
ing the diplomatic break with Ger.
many as leading to a state of armed
neutrality have now been fulfilled
The overt act" described by him
then, has actually come; II, in fact, il
had not been committed when the
president went before congress. Since
then he established a state of armed
neutrality without the specific author
fly OF congress.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
ANY CORN LIFTS OUT,
DOESN'T HURT A BIT!
No foolishnessI Lift your corns
and calluses of with fingers
It's like magic!

Sore corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind of corn, can harmlessly be
lifted right out with the fingers II you
apply upon the corn a few drops Of
freezone. says Cincinnati authority.
For little cost one can get small
bottle Of freezone at any drug store.
which will positively rid ones feet OF
every corn or callus without pain.
This simple drug dries the moment
1t is applied and does not even irri-
tate the surrounding skin while APP
plying 1t or afterwards.
This announcement will interest
many Of our readers. If your druggist
hasn't any freezone tell him to surely
get a, small bottle for you from his
wholesale drug house.-adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Roses unnaIatable.

In China they serve a ragout of rose
leaves which has been unattractively
described as mixture of salt, sour
and other indescribable flaTors such as
forbade repetition" Germans make
very excellent tart and preserve
from the tips or seed vessels of the
rose.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
SUSPICIOUS FLIGHT.
Officer of German Accent and Appear.
ance Disanneare SuddenIv

officer Of German Accent and Appear.
ance Disappears Suddenly.
Ell Paso, Texas.-A non-commission.
ed officer of the United States quar-
termaster corps has disappeared from
here and secret service agents are
making an investigation of any pos
sible connection he may have had with
the German government.
Although enlisted under an Amer.
lean name, he was said to have the
appearance of German, speaking
English with German accent. His
Uniform was left behind, but every
letter, paper and document in his pos.
session was destroyed. Officers say
they believe he fled into Mexico.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION
While You Sleep With cuticura Soap
and Ointment-Trlai Free.

On retiring, gently smear the face
with Cuticura Ointment, wash off in
Eve minutes with Cuticura Soap and
hot water, and continue bathing few
minutes with the Soap. The influence
bf this treatment on the pores extends
through the night.
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, 1917-03-23
More Pleasure to Give.

Baker--How did that box of cigars
/ gave you affect you?
Egerton-Made me generous.
"How so?'
II gave oil of them away but the
first one 7 smoked"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
The sion Of indian Prosperity.

The ownership Of motorcar may
not always be safe index Of material
prosperity, but in the case Of John
Lightfoot Of Arizona, ownership Of
car may at least be taken as proof
that the blanket Indian can succeed
at dry farming. Mr.. Lightfoot Is said
to possess such machine, but 1t Is
safe to predict that he will not long
be the only red man to enjoy this
privilege.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Frankly Admitted.

"Do you enjoy grand opera?"
II might" replied Mr.. Cumrox, IF In
talking about it I weren't obliged to
use words that l can't pronounce and
don't understand"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Faint Heart.

"She had hard time finding piece
Of mistletoe to hang In her parlor."
Gee! She is too pretty and charm
ing to need mistletoe!"
"Sure she is. It's the fellow who
calls upon her that needs it."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Miss De Baca Sponsor.

Washington. - The superdread.
nought New Mexico, building at the
New York navy yard, will be launched
late In April. Miss Margaret G. Do
Baca, daughter of the late governor
Of New Mexico, has been named spon.
sor
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

decided to try bottle Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. It worked
from the first bottle, SO ] took second
and third, also bottle Of Lydia E.
Pinkham' Blood Purifier, and now am
just as well as any other woman. ! ad-
wise every woman, single or married.
who IL troubled with any Of the afore-
eaid ailments, to try your wonderful
Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier
and am sure they will help her to get
rid of her troubles as they did me. -
Mrs. ELSIE J. VAN DER SANDE, So MOI
York St, Paterson, N. ].
Write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., (confidential) Lynn, Mass, II you
need special advice.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

A San Francisco judge has held that
driving an automobile with one arm
around girl is negligence, meaning. Of
course, that the machine was neg.
lected.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

A Cologne paper says that more
U-boats will operate In American
waters. 1t is to be hoped this Co
logne authority is on the wrong scent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Success at Last.

success at LaSt.
"Hurrah Hurrah! Five dollars for
my latest story. "A Modern Husband
Congratulations, young man. From
whom did you get the money!"
"From the express company. They
lost It."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
An Essential Step.

The republic Of Panama has had
It's first bank failure, and feels that
II Is cutting its teeth as an infant In
the family of nations. The process Is
never wholly pleasuraple, but 1t has
to come.--Brooklyn Eagle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
British rake Turkish Town.

London.-A portion of the town of
Bakubah, on the right bank Of the
Diala river, about 80 miles northeast
of Bagdad, has been occupied by the
British.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

To obvlate the noise of pneumatic
riveting machines, one has been in
vented that squeezes rivets into place
with pressure of q ton.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Misunderstood.

Medical officer-"Got any scars on
your Atkins-"No, sir; but I've some
cigarettes. Boston Evsning Tran
script.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

Why should the woman worry about
the "obey" In the marriage service
when she does all the bossing any
waps
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

Changed the Bill of Fare.
Gent--Is there any soup on the bill
Of faref
Waiter-There was, sir, but wiped
It Off,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

DEATH Turks IN A WEAK HEART,
so on first symptoms use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the awful
penalty. "Renovine" is the hearts
remedy. Price S1.00 and 50c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

The Norwegian government main
tains an agricultural college and three
experiment stations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Law Students Pass Examinations.

The board of law examiners for the
state have completed work upon the
papers handed in at the examination
held in January at Nashville and not
inconsiderable addition has been
thereby made to the Tennessee bar
Applicants to the number of 81 took
the examination, out Of which total
of So passed successfully. AS the list
of questions is usually stiff one and
the required percentage high, the
number passing is well above the av-
erage.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

Or. Peery's Dead Shot not only expels
Worms or Tapeworm but cleans out the
mucous In which they breed and tones up
,he digestion One dose sunicient Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

The United States yearly spends
500 D00.000 in building public schools.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

nave made me we'll
and healthy. Some
time ago ! felt 30
run down, had pains
in my back and sids,,
was very irregular,
tired, nervous, had
such b ad dreams,
did not feel like eat
ing and had short
breath. read your
advertisement In
the newspapers and
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Senate sustaIns eovernor,s Veto.

The senate sustained the veto Of
Governor Rye of the cotton futures
bill which was designed to make the
state law prohibiting bucket shops
conform to the federal law.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Floating Concrete euoys.

Floating buoys made of concrete for
mooring vessels have been invented by
an Englishman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
WOMAN NOW IN
Perfect HEALTH
What Came From Reading
q Pinkham Adver-
tisement.

Paterson, N. ]. --"I thank you for
the Lydia z. Pinkham remedies as they
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
SCLONS after h. c. OF l.
TENNESSEE soloNs WRESTLING
WITH PROBLEM THAT WoR.
RIEs PEOPLE AT HOME.
Rigid Legislation Giving Grand Jurles
Authority TO Conduct Investigations
of Alleged Combines Of Corporations
and IndlvlduaIs.

Nashville.-Bills enabling the state
to get at the bottom of combinations
to raise the price of coal and food
stuffs, are expected to come from
conference held at the capitol be-
tween members of the state senate
and district attorneys of the state.
Really 1t was more OF an investiga-
ton, since the senators proceeded
under a resolution and the attorneys
were summoned to appear.
The resolution was introduced by
Senator Hong. He insisted that the
people OF East Tennessee were paying
SO more for coal than the people of
Nashville and Memphis. Attorney
General Mynatt, of Knox county, ex-
planned to the senators that he could
find no law to stop the raise in price.
Attorney General Frank Thompson,
Of the state, said that the laws of
the state did not warrant district at
torneys in bringing these conditions
to the notice of grand juries.
This inquisitorial power for grand
1uries was urged by Col. B. A. Enloe
Of the railroad commission. He also
thought the commissions powers
ought to be enlarged so conditions OF
this kind could be handled.
Hunter Wilson, attorney general Of
Shelby county, insisted that there
should be law requiring coal opera
tors to fill orders as they received
them. He thought the railroad com.
missions power should be enlarged.
Other conferences will be held
later.
Gen. Wilson appeared before the ju-
dietary committee In support of the
bill to increase the salaries of district
attorneys from $4,000 to $4,000 year.
Governor 10 Promised Empties.
Governor Rye wrote to the inter.
state commerce commission a few
days ago In regard to the scarcity Of
cars in Tennessee. He received a
wire from the commission this week
informing him that every reasonable
effort was being made to move emDty
cars from New England and the west
to Tennessee and that 800 empty box
cars were now en- route.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Game Law Withstood Attack.

The house killed the bill repeating
all the local game laws in Tennessee
after a lengthy debate, and the COM
panion bill providing uniform game
law for the state was later tabled. The
argument at times grew rather heated.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
speciaI -electIon Called For JuIy ae

Special Election Called For July 20.
Gov. Tom c. Rye has issued proc
lamation calling an election to deter
mine whether or not the people Of the
state are in favor of calling consti-
tutional convention. The date of the
election is set for Saturday, July rs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Much Good Was Accomplished.

The meeting OF the farm and home
campaign, conducted by the extension
department OF the University of Ten
nessee, were attended by 26,091 per-
sons. according to the official figures
given out by H. s. Nichols, one of the
directors of the campaign. Gibson
county lead in total attendance with
3,56S and Crockett county led in the
highest average attendance with $50.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Patriotism Shown In Office.

~t'Ss'ohf ShoWU SllSCs
II Tennessee's turn should come to
go to the front against the Germans in
defense of America, her soldiers, sick
and wounded, would have opened to
them at least two of the most palatial
homes in the state-thanks to the pa
triotism Of woman.
Mrs. H. B. Duryea of Hickory Val
ley has written Gov. Rye proffering
him, in the name of the state, her two
handsome homes. She says she is 60
ing to France for the summer, and has
left instructions with her manager to
keep the homes ready for an emer-
gency.
Gov. Rye has thanked Mrs. Duryea
heartily and enthusiastically for her
loyalty, her patriotism and her sacri-
ficing spirit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

County Parole Bill Precipitates Fight.
The house INDUCED in a warm fight
on the bill providing for board Of
three members to constitute a county
board of parole for each county in the
state. These members were to be ap-
pointed by the governor, not more than
two on each separate board to be Of
the same political faith of the chief
executive. The republicans and dem
ocrats were divided on the measure,
members Of both parties claiming that
1t only meant building up political
machine for some governor who may
usurp too much power.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23
Can ONLY Sell Pure Seed in State.

The Tennessee pure seed" law was
upheld by the supreme court and ar
guments against its constitutionality
we're overruled. This law provides that
all seed sold in this state in the mar
ket must stand rigid inspection and
that the seller must comply with rigid
requirements of the state department
OF agriculture in order to guarantee
that the seed offered for sale comes
up to stipulated standard Of purity.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

Covington.-Dr w. W. Pinson, gen.
eral secretary Of the board of mis-
sions of the M. E. Church, South, and
DR.. e. R. Rawlings, field secretary of
the laymen's missionary movement Of
the Southern Methodist church, were
the principal speakers at the services
in the interest Of foreign missions,
held in the First Methodist church in
this city.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

Newbern.-A very important and
interesting program was held at
Lenox when the Dyer county teach
ers' association held the annual meet
ing. Members of the West Tennessee
Normal addressed the association.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

Trezevant.-J. r. Alden of Paris has
brought the large Mcneil farm, near
Mckenzie, the consideration being
10000 in cash. This Is one OF the
finest farms in the county,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

Humboldt.-Gibson county has abso-
lutely no boil weevil, according to
county demonstration agent S. G. Alb
ernathy. Mr.. Abernathy's work takes
him into every community Of the coun-
ty and his statement is authentic.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

neutrality-suspicious. county would
like to have farm demonstration
agent who could stay put. A married
man or confirmed woman Halter pre-
ferred. Carroll county has had two
agents in the past fourteen months,
both of whom have committed" mat
rimony and resigned Immediately.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-23

Jackson.-Worse than the prov
erbial bull in the china shop was an
Angus COW that was separated frou
herd on the city streets, and ran
amuck through the city, oblivious Of
obstacles and objects.
Selmer.-A very enthusiastic mass
meeting of Adamsville citizens met to
promote the organization of a pro-
posed turnpike from Selmer to Ten
nessee river through Adamsville.
Knoxville.-The tenth anniversary
of the voting out of saloons in Knox
vile, was commemorated with a
celebration at the city hall.
Bristol.-The iiciston National
Bank of Elizabethton, is the name OF
new banking house just established
at Elizabethton. in Carter county.