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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
WANTED

One pair mules, 1 years old, i6
hands high, well mated.
ad.-32. Berea College Farm.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

The fellow with something TO sell
should never wear long face,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Berea College Calendar
February

o. Friday:
9:3O-95O a. m. Department Conferences.
$50 pm. Dinner for Committee on Gospel
Meetings Vocational Chapel
6:3O-7 80 y. IN. Free Vesper Hour
7:30s:30 pm. Gospel Meeting.
Department Faculty meetings omitted on
account of Gospel Meeting.
10. Saturday:
9:3O-9:5O am. Divided Chapel: Upper
Chapel Rumold; Main Chapel, Hunt
6:3O-7 80 pm. Free Vesper Hour.
7:3O-S:3O p. m. Gospel Meeting.
II. Sunday:
s:A5-i0:AS IN College Sunday School.
3:3O-i:OO pm. Open Air Service,
6i5-7i5 D. M Young Peoples Meetings.
7:3O-S:3O pm United Chapel, students
gathering for Divided Chapel AID march
ing down TO the Main Chapel after roll Is
marked
Close Of Gospel Meetings.
H. Monday Free Day.
IO;OO-iii5 am. Women settle with the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

Treasurer: College, Vocational at the
Treasurer's Office; Normal at Normal Of
fee; Academy at Academy Office; Foun-
dation at Foundation School Office.
10000 p. m. Men settle with the Treasur-
err College and Vocational at Treasurers
Office; Normal at Normal ONCE; Academy
at Academy ONCE; Foundation at Founda-
ton Office.
$780, 30 y. IN. Band Practice.
TOO pm Basketball Game with Transyl-
vania. Doors open at $3.50 pm.
i3. Tuesday:
9:3O-950 a. m. Department Chapels.
7:0O-8:00 pm. Harmonic, Choral Glasses.
IL. Wednesday: Patriotic Holiday.
1000 An. Patriotic Address, DR.. Samuel
Charles Black.
10000 p.m Sports.
iOO-5:30 pm Department Socals.
6:30-7 80 y. IN. Free Vesper Hour
10000 pm. Study Hours.
10. Thursday:
9:30-950 am. Divided Chapel Upper
Chapel, Rumold Main Chapel, Hunt.
3:5O-5:3 p. m. Prudential Committee.
6:30-7:30 y. m. DOrmitory Prayer Meetings.
7:30-S:3O p. m. Church Prayer Meeting.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
Third Sunday Singing at Pleas
ant Site

As the weather is getting hot and
people like to have some place to go
where they can fan, we want to have
our regular singing The 3rd Sunday
so everybody is invited to come and
spend the day with us, as we want to
have the best one we have ever had.
That fellow they cali Will Wilson
asked to be excused last year, so we
will let him off by him promising to
come this year; so you can look for
him this year with those good sing
ers that 90 with him. And of course
it is understood that John Swain is
always there to carry on his part and
we also hope to have Prof. knight
with us too, and all the other good
singers; and those that can't sing
will come and listen. J.A. w.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
KEEPING FARM ACCOUNTS
Is A LOYAL ACT TODAY
War Experience Shows Benefit to Ma.
tion of an Accurate Record of
Business Facts.

People interested in accounting the
world over have reason to be proud
of the part accounting has played on
the great world crisis--a part destined
to be even greater in the grim days
that lie ahead, inasmuch as our coun-
try has now definitely entered the
struggle In defense Of democratic in.
stitutions.
How the cost of shells to the Brit,
ish Government was reduced rs per
cent to 80 per cent is a story of deep
interest to the American nation. When
Mr.. Samuel H. Lever assumed his du.
ties as Minister of Munitions, one Of
the first things he did was to inquire
about the price paid for shells. He
says, 1T rather developed that the
prices being paid were what had been
paid before, and that no information
was in the Department making the
contracts as to the actual cost--as to
what value you were getting for what
you were paying"
He set to work, with the aid of &C.
countants, to determine the cost of the
various shells. The big armament
firms were then confronted with these
costs, with the result that the price of
shells was Immediately cut down %
per cent to 80 per cent.
Next, the Government shell factories
were the subject df investigation by Mr..
Lever. Quoting again from his state
ments; I'm order that we might see
just exactly what these factories were
doing we instituted cost system in
each of these factories by which we
get the cost Of each she'll"
AS reward for his splendid work of
efficiency, Mr., Lever had been knight
ed by the English Government It is
the duty of every American farmer to
make his business just as efficient a
business as possible There is no way
in which he can assist his country
more. Accounting specialists at the
Division of extension, University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, will be glad to
render farmers any assistance possi.
BILE, free of charge. Write to them If
you want to install accurate. simple
records.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29

for Marseilles. where it will
participate in the welcome home of
President Loubet, having been called
to the attention of the officials here,
The Associated Press is authorized on
the highest authority to make this
statement on the position Of the
navy department. in the matter:
Nothing was further from the
mind Of Secretary Moody or any off
,cial of the Washington government
than giving offense to Germany by
extending an appropriate courtesy to
tae sovereign of friendly nation.
The suggestion came from the state
department that the squadron go to
Marseiles in time to greet President
Loubet, especially as it would touch
there to take on board the new COM
mander in chief, Rear Admiral Cot
ton"
As regards the visit of the Ameri-
can men-of-war to Kiel, no invitation
reached the navy department from
Berlin for the European squadron.
On the same high authority it is
stated that had such an invitation
come it would have been accepted
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
tiuenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order to cure it you must
take an internal remedy. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system. Halls Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by one of the best
physicians In this country for years. 1t
Is composed of some Of the best tonics
known, combined with some Of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination of the ingredients in Halls
Catarrh Cure is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal condi-
tions. Send for testimonials, free.
II. ]. CHENEY q CO.. Props. Toledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29

The following clipping from
the Globe-Democrat Of April Is,
1908, handed US by Albert Giles
pie, shows how Germany regard
ed us then, and how willingly
she carried the shoulder chip.
Ed.
Special cablagram 70 The Globe Democrat.
Berlin, April II, The news that
the American squslroh in European
waters had been ordered to Marsei!les
to participate in the reception .of
President Loubet on April 30, has
aroused a storm Of indignation, fol.
lowing as it does the refusal Of the
squadron to visit Kiel. The refusal
is regarded as direct aFront to
Germany.
The Tageblatt declares the fact
ought to be a salutary lesson to the
Germans not to truckle to Americans.
1t is now clear, the paper continues,
that permanent friendly relations be-
tween Germany and America are i'm
possible. The Tagiiche Raadschau
says it is o smack in the face for
Germany. ana Germans viii never for,
get the insult The Deutsche zeitung
welcomes the Incident, because il
clears the air. ana shows the Germans
how the Americans really regard
them. Nest Of The papers comment
in similar strain.
The United States vessels ordered
to Marseilles are the cruisers Chica
60, Albany, Cincinnati and the gun
boat Machas. They constitute th'
regular European squadron, and arr
now in the Mediterranean.
No INVITATION 10 KfEL
Washington, April IL. Reports o
dissatisfaedon expressed in German
st the departure Of the Earcpeel
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
Yours truly,
AARON BROOKS.
Meeting Of Farmers Institute


The farmers are hereby called to
meet at o'clock at the court house
Monday, July 2, for the purpose of
putting new life in the Institute and
to reorganize the same, with a
view to making preparations for next
years crop by preparing for this
winters crop.
Every farmer is earnestly invited
to attend.
P. H. THRAsHER,
j. W. PURVIANCE, Pres
Sec't'y.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
Lexington District, Third Round

Selmer Circuit, Sulphur Springs,
June %, "a.
Bethel & Selrer, Selmer, June "a,
%.
Adamsville Circuit, Morris Chapel,
July %, 20.
Shiloh Circuit, Center Hill, July 81,
%.
District Conference will be held at
Hollow Rock July IL & II.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
$29S.25 $2l2.93

Total Pledged and Paid $5ll.1S
To this should be
added $40 subscribed
by the W. C. 7. II.
and $40 by the O.
E. s. and sent through
state organizations 20.00
Grard Total from Selmer $53l.l8
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
BILL HICKORYBUD
Again Pays His Respects to Buck Snort

There is mani needn't name i'm
And suppose shouldn't blame i'm,
For he is common clay (mghty common cay)
And is built that way;
Who always has a lot to say
About what other people ought to do
And never has himself in view
Buck Snort
Is just that sort.
To read his pieces you would think
Instead of blood his veins run ink
With him all wisdom will surely die
Una pigs eyeD
And reading all his good advice
You would swear that he was very WISE
Now laying all jokes aside,
Buck has got mighty tough old hide,
Tanned outside and inside
By something that rimes with risky
For they tell me he bathes in the stuff
But the truth alone is bad enough.
went by Bucks the other day;
His boys was busy making hay;
And where do you suppose found old Buck?
wish to gracious may be struck
By lightning, if didn't see
The cid rascal under walnut tree
And heard his lips go mackety-smack
While the rotten walnuts he would crack:
Them squashy ones, the kind that stunk
Sorter like spoiled skunk
Buck swears he only cares for these,
For they taste like good I.mburger cheese.
He was loafing there the livelong day.
Gathering the bad nuts and cracking away;
His cotton full of the careless-weed,
In the corn the cuckleburrs going to seed
And says to myself, its always that way
With the geezer that's got SO much to say
About other people in whining tone
When he had better look after his own.
So Buck stop them whines
And take up your plow lines and drop your rme lines
We need more bread and fewer Bucks
Shucks! E%
BILL HIcKoRYBuD
Iickory Holer, Tenn June, 1877
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
Appreciation.

AS workeriin the Red Cross cam
paisn wish to express my appreciation
for the work and subscriptions Of people
in inis community and especially for the
cooperation Of the people in the other
communities Of the county, which made
the success we achieved possible.
And you who have payments to make
at future dates please remember the dates
and send them in to me or to MIR, Louis
Adams, or to Mr., V, II, Morris, Please
do not wait for US to see you or write
you.
xLa.5
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
SHERIFF GRAY DEAD
Suddenly Dies While Sitting il
Yard Last Friday Evening

In the sudden death of James Will
liam Gray, sheriff of McNairy county,
Friday evening about 7:20 o'clck, the
whole community was shocked, In a
few minutes the sad message was
sent to every part of the county.
For several weeks it was apparent
to all that Mr.. Gray was in critical
health. From the stalwart form
weighing over $50 pounds he had be-
come reduced to less than 200. lie
realized his condition, but to his
friends seemed to keep up his social
feeling of life and humor, yet most
could see it was feigned, and that a
seriousness was visible in his conver-
sation.
He was on the streets, though fee
blY moving, couple of hours before
death. He was fitting in a chair in
the front yard Of the Jail, when he
asked DR.. ]. r. Smith, his physician,
to stop in as he was passing the gate,
and the doctor asked him how he
was when he replied he was feeling
badly. The doctor asked him if he
had taken a tablet he left him, and an
swering he had, he closed his eyes
and all was over. In few minutes
the doctors declared he was dead
de was sitting upright in his chair
with his eyes closed as if asleep
The cries Of the grief stricken fam
lily brought almost the entire town to
the scene. The screams Of the fam
lily brought sobs from many and tears
to all eyes.
Short funeral services were held at
the home Saturday morning, conduct
ed by Rev. j, B. Maxedon, with ap-
lpropriate songs, scripture reading,
prayers and remarks by Rev. Make
don and ]. w. Purviance. The funer-
al cortege consisted of over dozen
cars, which attended the body to
Adamsviile for final interment. Rev.
| ]. v. Kirkland conducted the services,
assisted by other local pastors. 1t is
said the largest crowd ever at a
funeral in Acamsville met to pay
ltheir tribute to their friend and
1ueighbor. The great profusion Of
aoral designs covered the casket.
Mr.. Gray was serving his third
term as sheriff OF, the comfy. He
/ was an efficient sheriff. Judge Ever
ett said some time ago that he was
| the best sheriff on his circuit. He
was cool, brave, and loving, He had
a smile for a law breaker which al
ways won.
i He was 40 years of age. He leaves
a widow and six children. All art
girls but one small boy, who was
dearly attached to him. Seldom does
death make a greater breach in ;
family circle than does this. Hi
was an ideal home; devotion O.
children and wife rarely if ever wa,
more deeply rooted and a grief mor'
severely felt.
To the bereft family We join tb,
whole community in our sincere con
dolence in this sad hour.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
Protracted Meeting

a protracted meeting will begin at
the Baptist church next Sunday
Rev, J. A, McCoy, of Memphis, will
fill the pulpit, Everybody invited to
attend every service.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29

It seems that spontaneously
the allied powers realize that the
airplanes and other branches Of
air fighting are the means to
most certainly and speedily close
the war. 1t Is not expected that
land. trench and sea fighting are
to be supplanted by airships,
but that these branches Of the
service can be made doubly
effective, by the assistance Of
the army. The plan is to rush
the building Of air planes, and
have several thousand on Per
shing's line by the time he has
his army ready for service. Long
range artillery cannot beeifective
except through the eyes Of the
air plane which can direct the
effective use Of heavy artillery.
Enough machines arc 70 be made
to entirely destroy those Of the
enemy, anl then oVorwhelm the
couRti 4, dast, oy ng not only their
batlleahtps and yards, but the
great gun factories at Essen. II
qwilg take US into 1913 before the
'iall and fatal blow Of this plan
will be launched, It is apparent
now that ii is only q question Of
time, men and money to win the
worlds victory. We have all
these to supplement that Of the
allies.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
Notice 10 All

| forbid trespassing on my enclos-
ures including the canal and creek,
by persons seining or otherwise
violating the law. This means busi-
ness. j. W. PURvIANCE.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29

'Wnlle there were many SlackerS"
on the Red Cross subscriptions in the
county and in Selmer, yet as a whole
the people rallied most loyalty to this
noble cause for humanity. Aaron
Brooks, the captain Of the Selmer
team. gave lis entire time last week
to the work, ard has the praise Of
everybody for the grand results he
accomplished. While all the best
people lent helping hand. it is
nothing but fair to give Mr.. Brooks
credit for the greatest sacrifice Of
time, energy and talent.
Memphis and West Tennessee sub
scribed largely more than the amount
assigned this territory. No section
of the South and fewer in the North
came up with a grander record.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-29
Honor Red Cross Roll

The following are the total foot
ings Of the voluntary contributions
to the Red Cross fund Of $l00,000,-
900 raised last week. We are proud
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-31
AN HONEST DRAFT.

Within few days the machinery for wholesale con-
scripon of young will be set in motion. The
American people hoping that the operating Of that
machine will be free from any tint of scandal.
Perhaps the handling of the draft machinery will be
absolutely impartial and incorruptble Still that would
not always have been possible 1t is many years ago
that the making of registration lists for elections
badly tainted Names enrolled of that had been
dead for years. and the politicians brought in gangs from
other states to vote those All kinds of frauds
were worked off on an indifferent public.
Today population sentiment is strong against these
methods and the politicians do not dare employ them
much There are too many risks about it. 1t is cheaper
to manipulate legislation through obbies But no doubt
there plenty of election officials who are still pur
chasabe Some of the draft clerks might be open to
quiet influence accomplished by the sufficient consdera
ton to see that this that name was accidentally
omitted
1t is not likely that this thing will take place on any
considerable scale. Public sentiment would be so bitter
against it, that comparatively few officials would dare
try it. However, if there anywhere any dishonest
men in charge of this drawing, they will note the penal
ties provided by the act They should also remember that
conviction for this offense would be accompanied by
peculiar gnominy. Where people would tolerate an cleo
ton fraud they will be bitter against this form of
preference, and will favor the limit of penalty for it. In
view of this it likely that efforts to corrupt the
draft will be that shall get very honest con-
scription. 1t is absolutely necessary.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-31
new will find that it is not all drudgery as

passed off, they will find that it is not all drudgery as
they anticipated
great many people have always known this and nave
kept up garden work not merely for reasons OF fanny
economy but because they found it agreeable and IN
rteresting. 49, ,.u IN. 80
It is like any other form Of conscious skill The mo- mo-
ment that by reason of intelligent you are abe
ito produce valuable result in spite Of diffcutes 1t Is
pleasure to put forth the effort ~ tho
different food plants and the true enthusiast feels keen
interest all their ways He learns that this one needs
great deal of sunshine and that one special amount
of moisture Some are sensitive to cold and must be
planted late Others are bold and hardy and can 60 in
early. Some tough creatures of poor Soils and VIII
hold up their independent heads on almost any kind OF
land Others creatures of luxury, requiring
much coddng with fertilizers and water before they pro,
duce their luscious fruit The gardener who watches all
these different habits to look on his plants as nd
of family which all must be nursed and trained according
to their individual temperaments. 49,
When any one acquires this knowledge, it is with
of triumph that he produces handsome potatoes and
beans and peas after struggle with the adverse forces
Of nature and no vegetable bought at grocery store
begins to taste so well.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-31
OUR FLAG.

Our flag its history and its anniversaries together
with list of patriotic days and Holidays calendar OF
American history and the laws and etiquette OF the
the Flag the Coat of Arms and the Great Seal OF the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,:
In June, 1776, committee of Congress, accompanied
by Gen. Washington called upon Betsy Ross, Of Phla-
delphia and engaged her to make model flag from
rough drawing, which was modified by Gen. Washington
in pencil and who at Betsy Rosss suggestion substituted
fvepointed star for the star of six points which was
in the original draft The model made by Mrs Ross was
adopted the official flag of the United States by act
of Congress passed June H. 17 1t consisted OF Is
stripes alternate red and white with 13 white stars In
blue field The 10 stripes denote the 13 original colon
es its red denotes courage; its white purity Its blue
loyalty and devoton and its stars high aspirations and
Federal union It embodes the purpose and history OF
the government itself 1t records the achievements OF its
defenders upon land and 1t herads the herosm and
sacrifices of our Revolutionary fathers who planted free
government this continent and dedicated it to liberty
forever 1t aests the struggle of army and the vaor
of our citizens in all the wars of the Republic 1t has been
sanctd by the blood of best and braves records
the glorious work of washington and the martyrdom of
Lincoln 1t has been bathed in the tears of sorrowing
people 1t has been glorfied in the hearts of freedom
loving people, not only at home bit in every part of the
world Our flag expresses the will of free people and
proclaims that they supreme and acknowledge no
earthly sovereign other than themselves. Veterans,
wonder you love that flag! God give it to all of in
hearts that may share with you that love- that rever
ence and that spirit of willingness to die for the
IStar-Spanged Banner! (From address by Claiming
H. Cox delivered on Flag Day. 1916, at Haverhi, Mass)
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-31
OLD ESTABLISHED TRADE.

Old fashioned merchants sometimes argue that all the
inhabitants of town know where their store u.s. and II
they want anything they will around and get It,
That is an argument that would bankrupt factory In
year, but let that pass
AS matter of fact in any community population IS
changing rapidly nowadays that only small portion
of the people are old timers who have fixed habits of
trading at certain stores Young people are constantly
coming of age who not the least disposed to trade at
store because their fathers did. They like merchants
that show spirit of enthusiasm and 60 ahead The fact
that had been in business long time would not
help him bit in their eyes.
Another large section of the merchants support
ssts of newcomers in town. If people would look over
the voting lists Of this town and the surrounding country
and compare it with the list of few years ago, they
would be surprised to how many changes there have
been. great many people have died and great many
others have removed In their places have faces
who strangers to those who located here perma
nently.
These corners not in the least moved to trade
at place by the fact that it has been here long time
They go simply whether it if it enter
prsing and alive not store that has been here
few months stands just good chance to get trade
as the old settler So the argument of old location and
old establishment grows weaker every year. Even the
old residents can't be held in line to trade the old
place year after year. They feel the high of living
as keenly any one, and if shows little
life and disposition to solicit trade by newspaper adver
tising, he gets the business.