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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
nation for the County of McNairy,
Tennessee, to be held at Selmer
Tenn, at 8 A. M and Corinth, Miss,
at 1915 A, NJ, on October 81, 1917,
fill the position of rural carrier at
Stantonyille, and Bethel Springs, and
vacancies that may later occur on
rural routes from other post Offices in
the alb aforementioned county. The
examination will be open only to male
citizens who are actually domiciled j.
the territory of a post Office in the
county and who meet the other re-
quirements set forth in Form Ne,
1877. This form and application
blanks may be obtained from the
offices mentioned above or from the
United States Civil Service Commits.
sion at Washington, D. G. Applica.
tions should be forwarded to the
Commission at Washington at the
earliest practicable date.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
INCREASE YIELD
OF WHEAT CROP
No Better Time Can Be Found
To Think Of These Things
Than Now

Experience has shown that from
three to five bushels per acre increased
yield in wheat can be made by plow-
ing the land deep and early so as to
give the soil time to settle. The wheat
plant likes a firm seed bed just below
the surface. If the lRd is quite loose
the roller should be used. The in
crease in yield from the firm packing
of roller will often pay for the roller
in one crop.
Another chance to increase the yield
per acre is by using sound, plump seed
that will grow. Fan and screen out all
small and shriveled grains.
The average yield of wheat can be
increased five bushels il one will give
attention to these details 1t requires
nearly whole year to grow crop Of
wheat. Why not get the highest crop
possible by doing the right thing at
the right time. 1t does not cost any
more and the profit is so pleasing and
satisfactory. Do your best this time
and note the difference.-C. E. Alfred,
Division of Extension, University Of
Tennessee, Knoxville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Food Conservation

Especial to the Independent
Nashville, Tenn, October TO- Dur
ing the week of the pledge card sig
nature campaign of October Il to
October %, when 100000 family
units in Tennessee will be asked and
expected to join the national food
ADMINISTRATION for the saving of food,
MvNairy county will be expected to
secure 1900 enrollments. The state
campaign committee has made seven
ty-fve per cent Of the family units
according to the last federal census,
the goal for each county, and the
above are the figures for this county.
Between now and the date for the
signature campaign it is expected
that the chairmen, men and women,
Of tee county council Of defense will
have completed the organization of
the county for securing the sigma
lures. Cauvsssers will be appointed
in each community, the territory OF
the county having been previously
divided by the county council, and
during the week of the signature
canvass. every family will be given
the opportunity to sign card.
The card is simple By signing
enc simply becomes member Of the
natisnalfooi administration, pledginp
cooperation to the government in Its
efforts to conserve the food supply
of the country to the end that there
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

may be enough for our gallant SOL
diers aid heroic seamen and for our
valiant allies.
No one is expected or asked to eat
less, but to eat more wisely. There
is a great shortage of wheat. of
meats, of sugars and fats. These
things are needed and will be needed
in increasingly large amounts for
shipment over seas If we are to win
the war. The American housewives
are asked to substitute potatoes and
corn for -four bread as far as possi-
BILE, leaving large quantity of wheat
for export. They are asked to sub
stitute beans and peas and other pro-
items for meats and to use more poul-
try and less bacon and beef and NUT
ton. Sugar is scarce in Europe. For
months the French and British have
been on an allowance that is less than
one fifth of the normal consumption
per capita of this country. The peo-
pie are asked to use more sorghum
and syrups and less sugar.
This is movement that should ap-
peal both to the patriotism and the
spirit Of thrift Of the American peo-
pie. The more fats and sugars and
bacon and beef saved the better off
they will be financially and at the
same tyne they will be just as healthy.
Not only that; they will be rendering
an inestimable service to the nation
and to the heroic allies who for three
long and desperate years been fight
ing our battles, the battles for civil
lzation and humanity.
Reports from all over the state in
dictate that the movement is meeting
with the most enthusiastic reception
and that the 100000 enlistments
asked in this state will be easily
secured. Practically every newspaper
Of the state has pledged the most
hearty cooperation. Every depart
ment of the state government, the
churches, the clubs, the commercial
organizations. the bankers, the col
ored organizations, all are behind the
movement.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

many colored flowers, the great yell
low cannas, the borders of variegated
t ,liage plants, the floating, dainty blue
water hyacinth on the bosom of a
pretty lake; the Incompatible setting
together of so many lovely plants and
vines in the bird houses, making a
picture of harmony which charms the
eye and enthralls our sense of beauty,
bringing forth note Of joy and
praise.
heard bird chirrup and twitter
as we drove through the woods, and
its notes were more joyous than those
shut in the cages.
Many blessings attend US each day
amid the shadows which abound, and
we hope
"When LIES dark maze we tread,
And griefs around us spread"
we can lift our eyes, and attune our
hearts to the beauties of these golden
October days.
Yours truly,
M. l.. STAINBACK.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Startling revelations are being
made by this government and
France concerning the corrup-
ton and intriguery of the Ger
man government and her officials.
Never before in the history of
civilized governments, has there
been known such acts of the rep
resentatives of a government in
times of peace as has been UNI
earthed against German embas-
sadors, and subordinates, against
not only this government but
France, and perhaps other gov
ernments. 1t develops that huge
sums of money have been spent
here, long before war was de-
clared last April against Germa-
ny. This money was put out to
control or make public sentiment
in favor of German interests.
They destroyed a munition plant.
and cafgoes of the Allies amount
ing to millions. The masses of
the American people did not
know what mischief was being
done, and it is hard now to real
ize the utter recklessness and
diabolical acts Oh the high officials
of Germany. While ambassador
Barnstorff was here. trusted as a
gentleman representing a great
people, he was a wolf in sleeps
clothing, and was acting under
instructions from the Central
Government such conduct as
would warrant this government
innever having national comfy
until & change Of government.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
HOW TO CAN TOMATOES.

Select firm, well-formed tomatoes.
Scald III minutes or until skins
loosen Dip quickly into and out Of
cold water. Peel and remove stems
and cores. Pack directly into cans or
hot Jars. Press down with table.
spoon (add no water). Add level
teaspoonful of salt per quart. Put the
rubber rings and caps of jars into POI
s;tion, but do not tighten fully. Seal
tin cans completely. Place the packed
containers on false bottom in ves-
sci of water sufficiently deep to cover
them by one inch and allow to remain
at a boiling temperature for % min
utes when using hot water bath can
ners-U. S. d. A.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
M DANIEL SAYS HE
GAINED 20 POUNDS
WeIl-Known Atlanta Man Says tie
Was in Bad Health 3 Years and
Only Weighed IO7 Lbs. .-.Now
Weighs lao.

Il don't know what was the matter
with me, but | had been going down
Hill for three years, and was so run
down was about ready to give up
my job and go to the country and do
something else.
Il fell off in weight until only
weighed l07 pounds, and it just be-
gan to look like | would waste away
to nothing. ! was sick at my stom-
ach nearly all the time, and didn't
hardly have time to do my work
Sometimes my back would ache, and
| thought had kidney trouble. and
was always taking kidney pills and
other medicines, but they didn't do me
any more good than pouring water on
ducks back.
We'll, one day Mr.. Mauldin told
me to take Tanlac, and | got a bottle
and started on it. | hadn't taken
more than half of bottle until | be-
gun picking up. began to eat and
sleep and felt like working again.
Il have now taken three bottles,
and it is the honest truth when. | tell
you | weigh 40 pounds. Yes, sir,
that's fact. and everybody who
knows me will tell you the same thing
Tanlac is.what did it. too, and it has
done me more good than everything
else ever took put together"
This remarkable statement was
made by Z. II. Mcdaniel, who lives al
LOG South Boulevard, Atlanta. Mr..
Mcdaniel has held a responsible posi-.
ton with the Fulton Bag and Cotton
mills for the past five years, and is
we'll and favorably known by hundreds
of people in that section of the city.
Tanlac is sold in Selmer by Browder
Bros. and by one. established agency
in every town. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
FARMERS INCOME TAX

The United States Revenue Collec.
tors have sent out blanks that the
farmers are expected to fill, and then
appear before one of the deputy col
lectors for personal consultation. The
important thing to he done by those
who suspect that they may be subject
to this tax is to gather all the informa-
ton which they may be called upon
to furnish. For example, they should
make careful records of everything
sold from the farm, together with the
total sum received. Then they should
make similar reports Of everything
bought which entered into the conduct
of the farm, as, for example, feed and
livestock of all kinds. The ordinary
family expenditures are not to be de-
Quoted from the gross income.
The man<who has complete record
of all his business transactions will
be much better able to answer the
questions which will be asked of him
by the deputy collector; and, mas.
much as the income tax law imposes
a very severe penalty upon any indi'
vidual who should make return and
fails to do so, and upon any individual
who makes any false or fraudulent re.
turns, farmers should prepare to pro.
tect themselves by being able to fur.
nish promptly and satisfactorily any
information which may be demanded
Of them.
Your County Agents or Specialists
at the Division of Extension, Univer.
sity of Tennessee, Knoxville, can help
you in this matter, and will be glad to
do so without charge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
;. CLOTHING !.

We have large and complete line of Mems and
Boys clothing, which we contracted early and are
able to sell at prices lower than could now buy at
Mems Suits from $40 to $40.
Mems Overcoats from $3.50 to SIS.
Mems Raincoats from $3.50 to $3.50.
Boys. Suits in fancy and serges $500 to $500
Boys Corduroy Suits 5000
LADIES' AND MISSES COATS. A New Lot
just received and opened. Come in and see them
and get our prices before you buy
Our line of General Merchandise is complete andwe
shall be glad to supply your needs.
SELMER MERCANTILE co.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
New York Letter

Your paper is so full of good things
from elsewhere that | will intrude on
but little Of your space this time
Strictly home matters should not give
way to correspondence from the ont
side, no matter how interesting. and
your own subscribers in McNairy
should be encouraged t, try their
hands at writing of local things, espe-
cially in the agricultural line.
A good specimen of the develop
ment of McNairy talent is seen in the
Washington letters of G. M. Gooch
Now, G. M may be a lady for ought
| know, but | will assume that he is q
he, and say that his last letter is an
inspiration to the young people Of
McNairy and an admonition to the
old, or should be. The lesson i'm
parted by the incident Of how all The
applicants for the civil service at
Jackson. but one left before the finish
of the examination is deep one, and
should not be lost on young readers.
The one who sticks is the one who
succeeds, in most cases.
Mr.. Gooch also struck a true note
when be said that James L. Wilmeth.
the great McNairian who climbed to
the lofty position of Chief Clerk of
the Treasury Department at Wash
ington began low, set his mark high,
and climbed to it," My fathers
mother told her children: "Set your
mark high. and you will 20 above il;
set it low, and you will 60 below it."
No doubt if Mr.. Wilmeth or Mr..
Gooch had been told back there 10
their McNairy childhood that they
would some day occupy important
positions at the nations capital they
would not have believed it. And If
we poor strugglers here (the best of
us) could look into the far beyond and
see the spheres of duty and privilege
marked out 10 the ages to come for
those who were. faithful unto DEATH
we might indeed be encouraged to
make the best of our brief sojourn
on this planet.
1t is good to see the wheat-growing
proposition pushed in McNairy. Don't
forget that it takes lime to make
wheat, and that Middle Tennessee is
full Of lime.
Broadway the magnificent, the null
titudinous, resounds this morning to
the tread of Roy Scouts in khaki, and
the little fellows with their fife and
drum make as much noise as the
grown-ups. Young America is on the
move, and Kaiser Bill had better hunt
his hole. Has Selmer a camp Of Boy
Scouts?
| LINDSAY S. PERKINS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
PREPARE EARLY
FOR GARDE MS
Big Yields Next Year Will Be
Made Possible 0nIyifLand
is Made Ready Soon
PLAN TO LIVE At HOME
Wartime Conditions Make II oblisa.
tory Upon Families, Especially
Farm Families, That Gardens Be DO
Large as Practicable.

(By Charles A. Keffer director, Di
vision of Agricultural Extension
University of Tennessee, Knoxville. J
In the fall months is the best time to
get the vegetable garden ready fol
planting. Turnout Tennessee, in all
attitudes of 1900 feet or less, planting
should begin In January, and from Jan
nary to September the. garden should
be a place OF planting. And SO the
time for planting is the late fall
months.
II there is only little manure, by
all means put, 1t in the garden
Crimson clover, lime, phosphate, and
a little potash can be used to main
tain the fertility Of the fields, but we
expect much greater yields of garden
than OF field crops. The quantity Of
vegetables depends largely on rapid
growth. There is nothing like manure
to make vegetables grow well.
We have had two gardens at the
Experiment Station. In one CONNER
cial fertilizers alone were used. In the
other, nothing but barnyard manure
was applied to the soil. The MANFRED
vegetables grew more rapidly, pro.
duced better, were OF better quality
Especially was this true of tho leaf
and root vegetables, but 1t was clearly
apparent in all
Manure heavily and pillow deep
Then spread fine manure over the
blowing and disk it in, leaving the
Hand rough until ready to plant; then
make perfect seed bed by repeated
use of the spike-tooth harrow and
planker
In January, Irish Cobler, Quick
Lunch or Triumph potatoes should be
planted for first crop, and Alaska peas
should be put in. There is apt TO be
too much wet weather in January for
blowing the garden. Do it earlier.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Memphis Letter
Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 6, 1917.

Memphis, Tenn. Oct. 6, 1917.
Though the shadows of strife, and
the sorrow of many farewells encir-
Gle the land, and cast their gloom
over the hearts Of our people, who
feel that only Powerful Hand,
whose grasp on the kingdoms Of the
world, can lift up the veil Of sombre
shade, and bring forth light and
spread the wings Of peace again.
there is much in which we can find a
surceass from the painful contempla-
tons Of the present, and sad reflec-
tions of the future.
When we see the glad light which
radiates from the glorious sun, gently
pouring fourth its golden rays. as it
ushers in these fine October days, our
hearts are lifted up in prisons Of
praise. and we rejoice that we are
permitted once more to welcome the
day which gives each soul renewed
opportunity to leave behind mistakes
and blunders, and grasp with renewed
courage, a hold on the way, though
often difficult, to the heights OF high
err living, which brings easier victory
as each struggle is met, with q re-
solve to conquer.
had a most interesting ride
through Overton Park the other day,
where hal not been for some months
past. After leaving the large portion
of it which belongs to nature, and on
which the hand of man has not been
laid, fashioned only by the Hand who
rules the armament. whose light is
the moon and stars, the noble trees,
whose background is the clear blue
sky, spreading their great arms in
protection over the lovely vines wrap
ping their trunks with tendrils Of
dainty red. green and brown, failed
not to draw forth many expression;
of deep admiration, as We entered the
cultivated part. Beauty met US every
where, such exquisite blending Of
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Dealt, Of An Old Citizen

Henry Harris. ag d about 72, died
suddenly at his home two miles Ell st
of Purdy Wednesday morning at a
O'clock, of heart weakness For
three or four days he had been in a
critical condition. He leaves wife
and a number Of sons and daughters,
Mr.. Harris was a Civil War veteran
in the 9Th Tennessee Cavalry, and
was d truly loyal friend and good cit
izen.
We extend sympathy to the family
ard many friends.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
GOOD WHEAT-sEEpINe RULES.

1. Have a deep, well-pulverized and
FIRM seed bed.
g. Sow a good, clean seed.
8. Use 200 pounds OF 16 per cent
acid phosphate fertilizer per acre.
4. Use tons of ground limestone
per acre, il possible
5. Sow your wheat with q wheat
drill
6. Sow / to IL bushels Of seed per
acre.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
No. 666

This 10 o prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or cHiLlS e. FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
II taken then as q tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
Cslomel and does not sripc or sicken. 2Sc
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
SECRETARY M'ADoo STRONG
 FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Asserts His Belief That Women Are
 Qualified for the Ballot.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-Secretary Mc- A<o tonight issued statement as- serlIng his belief that women are Aqualitied for the ballot and expressing the hope that they would get 1t in New York. MT. McAooo said:
 The time has come when suffrage should be given to the women of America. It should be given promptly; 1t should be gwen ungrudgingly; it should be given gladly. The women of the United States have in every way, especially since this war has broken out, shown themselves qualified for tie right of suffrage
 When America emerges from S,is war, as she will, with enhanced pres tige and responsibilities to the whole world, women and men alike must, upon a perfect equality, so far as their civil status Is concerned, work out the momentous problems of the future as equal partners.
 Tt Is my earnest hope that the great state of New York will take the lead among the states of the east in doing justice to its women. The constitu- tional amendment to be voted upon Nov. s should be adopted. R New York sets such an example to the country of just and progressive ac- tion, it will not be long before women realize the benefits of full citizenship in every state of the. union."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
HEAD OF PEOPLES CHURCH
 SEIZED AT NEWPORT, KY.
Showed Into an Auto, Handcuffed and
 Driven Away.

Cincinnati, O., Oct 2S-Herbert s. Bigelow, head of the Peoples Church and prominent as member and lead CT of the Peoples Council, whose pacifist utterances broug.t about the raiding by federal authorities re- gently, was seized tonight in front of the odd Fellows hall in Newport, Ky, across the river from here, showed in to a waiting automobile, handcuffed and driven quickly away.
 Bige1ow was to address a meeting of socialists today. Ase he stepped from his automobile in front of the ha1I four men rushed up, inquired as to his name, and before his friends could interfere, was being speeded away. At late hour tonight Bigelow could not be located. He was spirit ed away so quickly that it was inn possible to ascertain whether he was under formal arrest or was the vic tim of a kidnapping plot. Federal authorities declined to comment Lo- cal police profess they know nothing concerning the affair Socialist leaders appealed to Newport, Covington and Cincinnati police to assist in locating their leader.
 Bige1ow has been prominent in Ohio politics for several years and in 1912 was president of the Ohio constitu- tipnal convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29

Washington, Oct. 2S. President Wilson in statement today urged every home and public eating place in the United States to pledge it's sup port to the food administration and to comply with it's requests. His appeal marked the inauguration of family enrolment week, during which every body in the country will be asked to become a member of the food admin istration in order to assure nation wide cooperation in food conserva- ton.
 | The president said that in no other way than through this cooperation of tie people can the Lation accomplish It's object in the war. The statement follows:
 "The chief part of the burden of finding food supplies for the peoples associated with us in war falls for the present. upon American people and the drain upon supplies on such 8 scale necessarily affects the prices of our necessarie~ of life.
 'ur country. however. Is blessed with an abundance or Ioodstuffs and If our people will economize in their use of food. providently confining themselves to the quantities required for the maintenance of health and strength; if they will eliminate waste and if they will make use of those commodities of which we have a sur plus and thus free for export a larger proportion of those required by the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
GEN RIDDLE APPOINTED
 ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF
Post Has Been Vacant Since Gen
 Bliss Was Made Chief of Staff,

Washington. Oct. 2S. Secretary Baker tonight announced the appoint ment of Major General John H. Riddle, as assistant chief of staff, a post va cant since General Bliss succeeded Major General Scott as chief of staff.
 General Riddle has a reputation for executive ability. As colonel he or ganized and commanded an engineer regiment which was among the first troops sent abroad in the war.
 Secretary Baker made it plain re- gently thai he did not regard the se- lection of an assistant chief of staff as a preliminary to the naming of a new chief of staff to succeed General Bliss when the latter reaches retire. nlent age Dece-nber 31.
 MT. Baker said that the matter of naming a new chief of stan was not now under consideration and that when 1t did become necessary every effort will be made to select the men best fitted for the post, regardless of any question or precedent