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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
In the Language He Understood.

Clarence S. Keever, division superin-
tendent of the Indiana Union Traction
company, with headquarters at Mum
Gle, reads everything dealing with cleo
tricty and electrical subjects that
comes his way; so much so that he
sometimes fails to keep up with pub
lie affairs as presented In the newspa-
pers. He mentioned this to friend
the other night when the latter chided
him for not knowing about IN i'm
pOrtant war development.
"A man In your particular kind of
business should think would always
be interested in current events" said
the friend, "that is Is you expect to be
u live wire. Indianapolis News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
BOYS MAKE BEST AIR PILOTS
intrepid Qualities That Make
Ideal Aviatcrs.

War aviation, with its exceptional
courage, is peculiarly service for
volunteers But 1t has been demon
strated, says st. Nicholas Magazine,
that the younger the war pilot the
more likely is he to possess those
dashing and intrepid qualities that
make the ideal air fighter. Conse-
quently, the government Is opening
wide the door of the aviation service
. FOR volunteers under twenty-one, the
CONSUMPTION age. The army is already
giving officers commissions to young
men nineteen years of age, while the
navy has reduced its limit to eighteen
years. Only commissioned officers are
permitted to operate American military
airplanes, so all our flyers will get
commissions.
Boys considerably younger than
eighteen can be thinking now of be-
coming war pilots, with reasonable
expectations of seeing actual service.
Az long as the war goes on, the air.
craft program will keep growing, since
only the declaration of peace will jus
tify lessenlng of our effort.
First, let us see the qualifications
of those suited to war aviation. The
athletic type of boy Is preferred. To.
have been member Of a team Is
usually good indication of pluck and
persistence. A sound physique, and
good vision and hearing, are absolute
ly necessary. The ideal airnan has
cool head; he Is able to act quickly in
emergencies 1t is important, too, that
the war pilot be an accurate observer
and equally important that he possess
the ability to form correct judgments.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
PENETRATE LINES FOR A MILE.

British Front In France and Belgi-
UNIFIED Marshal Haigs forces in
the offensive, begun to the east of
Ypres, in some places have penetrated
the German lines to depth of one
mile, and have overrun the crest of
the Paschaendale-G heuvelt ridge. At
an early hour the Germans were sur
rendering by hundreds.
The British already have penetrat-
ed we'll beyond the hamlet of Brood
seinde, in which lie the cross roads
formed by the highways between Zon-
nebeke and Moornled and Passchen-
daele and Beclaire.
Further to the south, Cameron CO
vert, where there had been much hard
fighting, was left we'll In the rear. The
battle was along strongholds which
comprised the crucially important sys-
tenn of German defenses along the
Observation-Disclosures ridge.
The northern wing of the onrushing
British troops are battling forward
within short distance of P0elcappele
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
TENNESSEE HELPING
TO FEED THE WORLD
Figures Complied by Federal Author
ities Show the Greatest Crop In
History Of the State.

Memphis Tennessee is doing big
part for 1917 to help feed the world,
as figures compiled by federal author
tiles show that the greatest crop Ia
the history OF the state Is now almost
ready to market. A conservative es-
innate of this years crops value, in
GLIDING all marketable products for
the table and mills, is $50S,007, 463.
This Is more than third increase In
output and valuations of the same
products in 1915, according to figures
In the values reported, live stock
including sheep. beef and dairy cattle,
horses, mules and goats, leads with a
total valuation of $160,195,49 The
states dairy products exceed $4,000
600 as well as her poultry products.
Following is the estimated values
Of each crop based on the 1917 acre
age production and present market
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

after three doctors said never would
stand up straight again. was mid
wife for seven years and I recommended
the Vegetable Compound to every wo-
man to take before birth and after
wards. and they all got along 30 nicely
that It surely IL . godsend to suffering
women. If wonsn wish to write to
me will be delighted to answer them.
Mrs. JENNIE MoYER, S42 E.North St..
Lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displacs-
ments, weakness, irregularities, ner-
vousness, backache, or bearing-down
pains, need the tonic properties Of the
roots and herbs contained In Lydia 4.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
A Possible Reason.

scarborough always looks on the
bright side of things"
"WhyT
"Well, the other day I went with
him to buy pair of shoes. He didn't
try them on ut the store, and when he
got home he found that nail was
sticking right up through the heel on
one"
did he take them backT
"Not much. He said that he sup
posed the nail WIS put there inten-
tionally to keep the foot from sliding
forward in the SHOE"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Concrete ls Preferable.

Steel is going up, and concrete, as a
result is coming into wider use. Rail-
way bridges, for example, which used
always to be of steel. are now often of
concrete. A beautiful concrete rail-
way bridge is being built across the
James river at Richmond, Va, and 1t
is much prettier than a steel bridge.
For like reasons concrete is replac-
ing wood in mining structural works,
where 1t has the great advantage of
being waterproof.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
GREAT PRAISE FOR
GOOD MEDICINE

Eight years ago we commenced selling
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root. and during this
time it has found many friends among
our customers who speak in the highest
terms regarding the benefits obtained from
the use of Swamp-R Root We have never
heard single criticism.
Very truly yours,
MEIGS DRUG STORE,
june Is, 1915. Centerville, Ala.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Needed His Muscles.

The wounded T0mmy writhed and
squirmed as the masseuse, with iron
fingertips, massaged his injured leg
At last he burst out:
"Arf mo. What dyer think yer
ADDING of? Ow"
"It's all ri"ht," said the masseuse.
I'm kneadlng your muscles"
The Tommy gently but firmly pulled
his leg away from the none too gentle
grasp of his tormentor, and breathed:
"So'm l."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Fair Showing.

"How is your boy getting along In
the army?"
"First rate" replied Mr.. Dopples,
considering his limitations"
"Yesw
Henry hates TO get up in the morn
ing, dislikes all forms Of physical ex-
ercise, and never was known to obey
an order while he stayed around home.
yet understand he hasn't been In the
guardhouse but twice since he en-
listed"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Catarrh of Stomach

Mrs. Mary Fennell, r. +. D., PO-
mona, Missouri, writes:
~ wish to say q few words In The
praise OF Peruna. / have used 1t
with good results for cramps In the
stomach. Also found 1t the very
thing for catarrh OF the head. My
sister was cured Of catarrh Of st0m-
ach by the use Of Peruna."
Mrs. II. T. Chomer, 90 East And
St., Chicago, Ill, says: "ManaIin
best laxative on the market for liver
and bowels, very good for Indigestion
and heart burn"
Those who object 70 liquid medi-
eines can secure peruna Tablets.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
MANY GERMANS SURRENDER
British Have Penetrated Well Beyond
the Hamlet of Broodseinde--
French Make Aerial Raid

London.--In their offensive the Brit.
ish gained all detectives on front of
10000 yards, and to a depth of $500
yards, Gen. Maurice, chief director of
military operations at the war office.
announces. Gen. Maurice also an
nounced that the British had captured
the village of Broodseinde.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
100000 IN U. S.. GO TO CAMPS

Neutrality-suspicious. 100000 men,
representing the third increment to
the national army, are now at the six.
teen canto1melts, where already half
of the $4,000 called to the colors by
the president ere modified. Although
the quota should be 40 per cent, under
regulations promulgated by Provost
Marshal Gen. Crowder, local condi-
tons in the various states have re-
duced the general average of the in,
cItment to 20 or 20 per cent
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Help to Save
Nations Food Supply

In this time of high cost Of living, ev-
e-ybody should use all possible means to
prevent waste and to help save food. No
one means can be more effective than a
vigorous campaign to exterminate rats
which destroy over two hundred million
dollars worth of foodstuffs annually. Keep
garbage In rat-proof cans, stop UP their
holes, and above all exterminate them
with Stearns' Paste, which can be bought
for few cents at any store. A two ounce
box will usually rid house or barn of
every rat. 1t destroys mice. cockroaches
and waterbugs as well. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Somewhat launched.

A marriage broker brought an assist
ant along to a conference about a
bride. The assistant was to confirm
his assertions.
"Shc is well made, like pine tree"
said the agent.
Like pine tree" repeated the as
sistant.
"She. is cultured beyond words"
Wonderfully cultured" came the
echo.
However, one thing Is true" con-
Tossed the broker, "she has slight
bunch on her back"
"And what hunch!" confirmed the
assistant.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
CLEARS AWAY PIMPLES
Does cutieura Observation-Disclosures by
cuticura -Soap-TrlaI Free.

On rising and retiring smear the af-
fected surfaces gently with Cuticura
Ointment. Wash off in FIVE minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
When the skin is clear keep 1t so by
using Cuticura for everyday toilet and
nursery purposes.
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, 1917-10-12
The Reason.

Nell-That man over there Is star
ing straight at my nose.
Bell-Perhaps he's q reporter.
! Nell--And why should reporter
stare at my nose?
Bell-They are supposed to keep
their eyes on everything that turns up.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Tests carried on at Princeton uni.
versity have proved that the man who
weighs about 140 pounds and is about
five feet and six or seven inches high
is really Of the best physical type He
can do more in proportion to his size
than larger man and has more en-
durance. Likewise the brunette is apt
to have more endurance than the
blond.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Eoolinu the Horse.

Major-Why have you put that cloth
over his head?
Private Mike O'Flanagan (harassed
by FESTIVE horse)-So as he won't
know he's being groomed, sorr.--
Punch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
GERMAN CITIES BoMsARoED.

Paris.-Another aerial raid over
Germany has been made by French
aviators The cities of Frankfort AMI
Rastatt were bombed. The following
official announcement was given out:
''In reprisal for bombardmert Of
Barbecue our aviators bombarded
Frankfort and Rastatt."
Rastatt is town of $4,000, in Ba-
den, IA miles southwest Of Karlsruhe
This is the second attack on Frank
fort in the last week, since the French
inaugurated their policy of reprisal
raids.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
FAVOR ELECTORAL COLLEGE
senate Committee Rejects Bill Affect
ina Presidential Elections.

Washington.-The bill proposing a
constitutional amendment for, direct
election of the president and vice-pres
ident, without the electoral college
and to have their terms OF office be
gin on the third Tuesday in January
instead of March 4, was adversely re
ported by the senate judiciary com
mittee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Pianos Mada In italy.

In order that all industries In Italy
may be national, that kingdom is
setting up piano factory designed on
the best American and French models.
Before the war the piano trade was
nearly all in the hands of Germans.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

justice is outranked, however little, by
another principle, say religion; or In
which some individuals are regarded
more highly. by however little. than
others; l say that justice being virtu-
ally annulled, II is inevitable that the
society will perish sooner or later
Prudhon's Teaching.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Justice.

Justice Is for us the supreme law,
1t Is the inviolable yardstick Of all hu-
man actions. Justice is the central
star which governs societies, the pole
around which the political world re-
wolves, the principle and rule Of all
transactions. Nothing is done among
men which Is not in the name Of right,
nothing without invoking justice. JUS
tice Is not the work Of the law. On
the contrary, the law is never anything
but a declaration and application Of
what Is Just. Suppose society where
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Cr0ve's

The Old Standard Groves Tastelcss
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Con-
eral Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System 90 cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Comparisons.

"Do you remember In your days Of
adventure the story you told me about
the trouble you had in one voyage to
dodge a menacing shark7"
"Yes but flats nothing to the
trouble have to dodge my wife when
she wants money for shopping"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Uses Cat for Penwjper.

visitor - What peculiar markings
your cat has!
Wife of Authorizes, when Egbert
gets excited over his war articles he
doesn't mind where he wipes his pen.
Passing Show.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

lady friends came 10
see me and she adj
vised me to com
mence taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia E.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. I began talk
ing your remedies
and took s.. Wworth
and In two months
was A well woman
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
American SAILING vesse, shelied.

A Cuban Port.--The captain OF an
American sailing vessel arriving here
reported that on June 2 the vessel was
shelled by a German submarine near
Gibraltar and badly damaged. Two
cruisers rescued the American boat.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Very Likely.

IT had an experience yesterday
which made me lose my nerve"
'Dear me! What was It'll"
"A seance with my dentist"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Paris.-Extensive Improvements are
being made at Maplewood cemetery.
Pulaski.-The total value of the tax
able property of Giles county is s12,.
526,93S.
Paris.-The local lodge, B. P. o.
Elks, gave up its charter and went out
of existence Sept 80.
Chattanooga.-The city commission
has adopted the budget for the next
fiscal year, amounting to $4,000.
Lewisburg.-Duward Bowden, who
escaped from the county Jail here a
few days ago, was captured by officers
at Kingsport.
Knoxville.-East Tennessee bankers
are organizing to do their part in as.
surfing the success of the second nber.
ty loan subscription.
Paris-County Court Clerk Dale and
his force have completed the tax ag
gregate and turned 1t over to the coun-
ty trustee for collection.
Paris.-In order to properly take
care of the work in the Grove high
school here two more teachers have
been added to the corps.
Chattanooga.-Much interest Is be.
ing manifested In the convention of
the United Daughters of the Confed.
eracy to be held in Chattanooga. Nov.
1917.
Pulaski.-Judge Waller S. Bearden,
who is serving his second term az
chancellor of this division. stated that
he would be a candidate to succeed
himself.
Camden.-The survey of the Bristol.
to-Memphis highway, across Benton
county, has almost been completed by
the force Of civil engineers employed
to survey the route.
Jackson. local Jewish citizens
have raised $1,000 in this city to be
used as part Of the $10,O0O,O00 nation
wide fund to be sent to Europe fol
the alienation of war sufferers.
Bristol.--B. L. Dulaney, a wealthy
Bristolian, who also has a residence
in Washington, has gone to the City
Of Mexico as the guest Of q represen
tative Of the Carranza government.
Newbern.--C. D. White and Parker
Ditmore OF Newbern narrowly missed
death when a large touring car IL
which they were riding turned turtle
planning both beneath the machine.
Dyersburg. Tho Dyer county court
appropriated $4,000 for the Jeffer
son Davis highway, which traverses
Dyer county from north to south. Thir
ty.year bonds for this amount will be
issued.
Clarksville.-A tobacco barn on the
farm of Mrs. Green, near Oak Grove,
was destroyed by fire originating from
tobacco curing. The barn contained
the crop from ten acres of tobacco,
the property Of Morris CARROT.
Fayetteville.--A Red Cross chapte,
for Lincoln county has recently beer
organized here with $50 paid mem
bers already enrolled. w. B. Lamt
was elected chairman, Mrs. r. L. Las
safer, secretary.
Jacksonville joiners at the head
ing factory in this city struck fol
more pay, and by SO doing caused the
stoppage of business in all depart
ments. The factory works about BOG
men.
Observation-Disclosures has free
delivery OF mail twice a day, which
was inaugurated Oct. 1. Henry Brewer
is the mail carrier.
Union City.-According to the pres
ent outlook, the largest wheat crop in
the history OF 0bion county will be
planted this fall.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Never to Be Eorootten.

A man mag forget home. kindred.
friends and almost everything else, but
he never forgets the first time he went
into barber shop to get q shave.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Torsurss
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, 1917-10-12
What He Cared For.

Willie-Pa, I'll be sorry when you
get well.
Pa--Why, my son?
Willie-Because won't get any
more empty medicine bottles to sell.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Not Very Strong.

The husband of a prominent woman
always reminds one of the tail of a
paper kite.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

No man is SO poor that he cannot
afford to pay somebody compliment
now and then.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

The biggest success nowadays is
the outcome of stealing other mems
original ideas.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Letter to
DR.. Kilrner u Co.
Binahamton. ". Y.
Prove What Swsmp-Reot win Do For Yos

Prove What SWamp-Ko0t VIII DO For fos
Send ten cents to Dr.m Kilmer 4 Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle; 1t will convince anyone. You
formation, telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and mem
ton this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Any coward can get married, but it
takes hero to stay married.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

The occasional OF Roman Eye Balsaua
at night upon retiring will prevent and re-
lieve tired, watery eyes and eye strain. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Little Italy, Pa, is to be moved
bodily to new site so coal under it
can be mined.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
opposite Result.

''They say there is three-million
ton shortage in the soft coal supply
"Isnt that hard y
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Fern Glen, Pa, has been almost de-
populated by labor inducements of
Philadelphia.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Where petticoats are. there will the
men be gathered together.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

1t Is unlucky to meet thirteen Of
your creditors on Friday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
The difference.

A man can go through all of the
lodge chairs and still not cut much Ice
around home,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

The quest Of the usual girl is the
golden man.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Nothing warns some men up like
an application Of cold cash.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Pulaski.-Judge Waller S. Bearden,
who is serving his second term az
chancellor of this division. stated that
he would be a candidate to succeed
himself.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-28

The Rev ". O Thompson presi-
dent % the Onto state university.
will speak sunday morning in West
minister Presbyterian church on "A
christian versus pagan conception
OF the state. and In the evening on
THE citizens obligation in the war
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-28

took good care that they shouldn't.
lowered them
You WHAT cried Peter.
- lowered them. replied Grand
father Frog shortly. "I lowered
them down into ms head whore they
would he safe
"Do YOU mean 90 tell me that YOU
can make your eyes go 80 and
down cried peter hls o~n eyes
lookiug as n they might Pop right
out % his head do y1u mean 10
tell nae That Grandfather Frog
Certainly retortcd Grandfather
Frog "No one going thru tho water
as fast as ! Do when ! am swimming
can afford 20 have his eyes sticking
uut just lower them out OF
the. way"
"Hlt men how do YOU see" asked
Peter
~ done Sec" retortcd Grandfather
FroE when ! went 90 see ! slow
down on stop swimming and just
raise them for look and then lower
them and go on aRaln."
mover heard % such a thing
eXcln med Peter.
"HuH Frunted Grandfather Frog
There are plenty - things you
never have heard ~ Peter Rabbit
And Peter concluded that II was
$40.
Next story peter Grows curious
About ol Msfah Buzzard"