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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
One Result of War.

The "plant your Bit idea is bring
ing one distinct change into the lives
of many New Workers. The repug-
nance Of citizens of this big town to
the idea of carrying bundles and pack
ages is disappearing before the on
Blaught Of seed planting. II
1t Is common sight now to see a
hattify clad, spatted and cane-bearing
gentleman Juggling UP paper bags Of
onion sets or rhubarb roots on the sub
way to be installed in miniature back
yard gardens or even on roofs or In
window boxes. 1t isn't too much to
expect that New York will yet become a
tnarket-basket town like Washing
ton, ID. c., and other cities where the
women. regardless of position or afflu-
ence, go down to market every morn
Ing and do their own buying New
York Sun.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
GREAT BOND ISSUE
OVER SUBSCRIBED
PATRIOTISM OF NATION SHOWN
BY GREAT DEMAND FOR LIB
ERTY BONDS.
BUYERS SWAMP UNCLE SAM
Every Reserve District, with Possible
Exception Of Two. Exceeds Al d
lotment---Boy Scouts of Mem
phis Break All Records.

Washington.-The Liberty loan has
bsen tremendously oversubscribed.
When the books closed at noon Friday
treasury officials estimated that the
total would reach at least $4,000, 00o.-
900 and might soar to $4,000, 900. 900.
Every federal reserve district, with
the possible exception of Atlanta. OK.
ceeded It's minimum allotment.
Reports BY telephone and telegraph
from every section OF the country told
Of an avalanche Of small subscriptions
at the last moment. Scores of small
investors were standing in line at
hundreds OF banks throughout the
country during the final hour. The
small subscribers apparently had res
sponded with an enthusiasm that ex
ceeded the most sanguinary hopes Of
officials. asQ iD3 Wy
Swelling the huge total by millions
came the belated subscriptions of the
banks that held back till the last mo-
ment. The clerical forces of virtually
every reserve bank were practically
buried under landslide of eleventh
hour subscriptions. .-s.if.
Because of this situation the magni-
tude of the country's response may
not be measured for several days.
Thousands of belated subscriptions, 1t
Is feared, may not reach the reserve
banks till after the deadline of noon
standard local time, and these must
be included in making up the full to-
tails.
Millions of dollars, 1t was estimated,
were transferred by telegraph from
national and state banks and trust
companies to federal reserve banks az
the last minute response Of the small
investor. g 1t4 f 4t ~
Four banner districts--New York,
Chicago, Cleveland and Boston--ap-
peared on the face OF returns at noon,
to have subscribed the full 2,000, 000,-
900 offering alone. New York, as was
expected, led all other districts by a
margin OF more than double the next
highest. a'a =
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
CHINESE CRISIS SERIOUS
scented BY England and Japanese
Officials.

Neutrality-suspicious. attitude to.
ward the United States Is source Of
worriment here.
The mikado's government has spurn-
cd American requests to take joint ac-
ton in trying to compose the Chinese
situation.
She informed this government that
she could not send China note sim
liar to that sent by the United States.
advising that the revolution in China
be quelled and that China stand united
ct this time.
According to those disposed to criti-
ciez American handling Of the Chinese
situation. Japan and England were OK.
pecting this government to notify
them Of Americas proposed action and
have a joint note sent to China by the
three powers. Instead, Secretary Ian.
sing sent the American note, notified
England and Japan of his action and
asked them to send an identir note.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
Lemons Written and
Beauty the Skin!
Make Cheap Lotion

The juice Of two fresh lemons strain
ed into bottle containing three ounces
of orchard white makes whole quar-
ter pint of the most remarkable lemon
skin beautif1er at about the cost one
must pay for small Jar Of the Ordi-
nary cold creams. Care should be TAX
en- to strain the lemon Juice through q
fine cloth SO no lemon pulp gets In.
then this lotion will keep fresh for
months. Every woman knows that lem
on juice Is used to bleach and remove
such blemishes rs freckles, sallowness
and tan and Is the ideal skin softener.
smoothener and beautifier.
Just try 1t! Make up q quarter pint
of this sweetly fragrant. lemon lotion
and massage It daily into the face.
neck, arms and hands. 1t should natur-
ally help to whiten, soften, freshen and
bring out the hidden roses and beauty
of any skin. II is wonderful for rough.
red hands.
Your druggist will sell three ounces
of orchard white at little cost, and any
grocer will supply the lemons. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
why she 10 Hated.

Governor Whitman said at a ban
quet In Albany:
Germany has the whole world
against her because she has attempted
to change the eternal verities. The
eternal veritieS-that you mustn't sink
hospital ship, that you mustn't MUIR
der babies, that you mustn't betray
your trusting friends, and so forth and
so on-all these things Germany has
tried to change. But she has tried in
vain.
Germany reminds me of the chap
who used to hold out dollar or two
from his envelope every pay day.
His wife suspected him, and to make
suspicion sure, she got ready reckon.
er to check him up by.
1.-THE next pay day, after consulting
the ready reckoner, she said:
"'Are you sure that's all, GeorgeT
George turned red.
"'Of course it's ALL he said, con-
fusedly. with cough.
"'Well, George, got ready reck-
oner here, and, according to 1t, l should
get more
"Lets see your ready reckoner,'
said George.
"He examined the book. then he
tossed it contemptuously aside.
"'That amt no good he said. It's
last years."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
ITALIANS CAPTURE
TRENT|N0 FORTS
FORTIFIED POSITIONS FALL TO
ITALIANS AFTER FURIOUS
RESISTANCE or ENEMY.
CAPTURE MANY PRISONERS
Anstrlsne Eissh. Desperately Ts Ssej
Successful Drive Of ltalIans--Re-
Inducements Fall and Officers
and Men Are Taken.

Rome.-Italian forces have carried
Corno Cavento. strongly fortified
Austrian position in the eastern Tren-
tino, says the official statement issued
By the Italian war department.
The official communication reads:
East OF the Adamello Missif, in the
Eastern Trentino, Alpine deteach-
fnents OF the Val Balta battalion and
skiers advanced over difficult ground,
notwithstanding the furious resistance
of the enemy. and attacked the strong.
iy fortified positions Of Como Cavento
at an altitude of 3,400 meters. The
position was carried. We captured
what was left of the enemy garrison
and two 75-millimeter guns, one trench
mortar, four machine guns and large
quantity of supplies and ammunition.
"On the front of the Asiago Plateau
the enemy's artillery continued to
show great activity Patrol attacks on
our positions on Mount Zebio were re.
pulsed.
"On the Ortigara our positions on
Hill 2101 were attacked with extreme
violence, the enemy. continually re-
enforced, redoubled his efforts, but
they all failed in the face of our firm
resistance. We inflicted severe losses
on the enemy, repulsing him complete
ly and capturing 81 prisoners, includ-
ing four officera
''In the San Pellegrino Valley, hos
the attack upon our advanced posi-
lions on the Massif of Costabella was
repulsed. On the southern slopes of
Mount Rombon we occupied by sur
prise one of the enemy's advanced
posts and maintained the same in spite
of the concentrated fire OF the enemy.
"Our battleplanes, supported by
scout machines, dropped 1900 kilo-
grams of explosives on enemy hut
ments and camps In the st. Lucia zone
(Tolmino) and in the Bazza Valley. All
our machines returned safely"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
FOREIGN.

At least 10000 persons are in the
streets and parks of San Salvador,
made destitute and without food and
shelter by the earthquake and vol.
eanic eruption.
The allies have landed large body
of men at Piraeus (Athens), Greece.
ostensibly to preserve order.
Japan resents the American note to
China In which President Wilson
urges the orientals to lay aside in
ternal dissensions and seek to pre-
sent the world a united front
The French liner Sequana, carrying
500 Sengalese soldiers to the CONT
nent, was torpedoed and sunk with
the loss of 100 lives somewhere In
the Mediterranean.
After having been held for a week
by Villa bandits Donald Best and Alex
Stroud are at Ell Paso. The men were
released when they paid the bandits
1000 pesos $4,000 and promised to
pay 5000 more.
1t is claimed the political crisis In
Spain is the most serious that faced
the kingdom in 40 years.
4 Premier Radoslavoff of Bulgaria
was summoned to Homburg castle fol.
lowing his arrival In Berlin for a con.
ference with the German emperor.
The 12,O00-ton liner Southland was
torpedoed and sunk after a battle
with a Teuton submarine. Forty-eight
persons are unaccounted for.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
SALOON DEAD ENEMY OF LABOR.

Organized labor, should be opposed
to the saloon because the interests OF
the saloon are always opposed to the
interests of the workingman.
The way to find out whether or not
organized labor can afford to stand for
the saloon Is to find out what organ
lied labor itself stands for, and ther
see how the saloon comes up to Its
standards.
Organized labor believes In better
Jobs for the workingman, In greater
efficiency, in increased wages, in the
abolition of child labor, in the dignity
and elevation of womanhood, and In
the preservation Of the home.
The saloon breaks everyone Of these
andards.-Charles Sickle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
CONGRESSIONAL.

The house and senate are wide
apart on their ideas of raising war
revenues. Neither side seems willing
to give In and a difference of $780,
100000 results from their stubborn
ness.
A war bill carrying $4,000, 900 900
has passed both houses of congress
and the president will sign it in due
time.
A senate committee has agreed to
introduce bill in congress forbid
ding manufacture of intoxicants in
the United States during the war.
2 The house adopted the conference
report on the 1921. 100000 war
budget bill, with an amendment for
taking over the old Jamestown exposi-
ton site for a naval base.
A campaign to determine whether
landlords have attempted to increase
rents because of the war" and to
prevent such increases was begun by
Representative Henry Emerson OF
Ohio,
The senate has adopted the confer
ence report on the Gregory espionage
bill. The measure now goes to the
president for his signature,
] The government will soon ask con
gress for an appropriation of from
$5o0,O00,O0O to $6Oo.OOO,O0O to develop
the American aero service.
i President Wilson has nominated J.
F. Morrison, w. L. Sibert and G. O.
Morton to be major generals in the
army. Eighteen coionels were pro
NOTED to brigadiers.
Senator Harding of Ohio criticises
the campaign for the sale Of Liberty
bonds as ''hysterical and unseemly.'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
Women 4manp Mail Vans.

Seven hundred horses belonging to
the royal mail vans of Great Britain
are planned" and run entirely by
women, under the guidance Of a skill,
fui veterinary surgeon. The sick
horses are groomed and cared for by
uniformed women. who wear ordinary
breaches and knee-long coats of dark
blue linen The drivers Of the mail
carts wear very smart uniforms of
dark blue serge, edged with red and
having brass buttons with the royal
cipher. Their dark blue peaked caps
have also iine of red and badge
showing that they are on his najesty's
service.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
Temperance
ialOteSs
MAKE THE MAP ALL WHITE.
Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union)

o my comrades, have you heard the
glorious news that's going around.
There'll very soon be no saloon on all
Columbia's ground.
There's a wave of Prohibition rolling
UP from every strand
and ali the states Il iIiuhdattes
straightway become dry land.
Maine Is at the head. for she has led
for half hundred years.
And Kansas great and North Dakota
stand among their peers
Georgia next and Oklahoma won q
place among the free,
Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina.
Tennessee.
West Virginia. and Virginia too. and
Colorado's white.
Arizona then, with Washington, and
Oregon's all right.
Arkansas and Iowa came next, with
Idaho for mate,
And then came South Carolina, the
old Palmetto state.
Then Michigan. who speeded up, Mon
tana great and grand,
Nebraska's rolling prairies and South
Dakota land. 3 ~
Then along came Indiana, the Hoosier
state so dear; e4
And Utah also said good-by to whis-
ky, wine and beer. tafss atqH
New Hampshire next, the Granite
state, then sounded liquors doom,
She sternly told John Barleycorn, "for
you we have no ROOM"
The District Of Columbia, on old Po-
t0mac's shore,
Where stands our nations capitol, will
see saloons no more.
And shining DER the polar star, Alas
ka's golden light,
And all the states will follow till we
make the map all white.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
KAISER MAKING PROMISES
Sends Message To, Former King Con
stantine That He VIII Restore
l5s His Crown.

Berne, Switzerland-A telegram from
Berlin says the kaiser has addressed
the following message to one of
the Greek diplomatic representatives
abroad for transmission to former
King Constantine:
II have heard with wrath OF the
Infamous outrage committed by our
common enemies upon you and your
dynasty. assure you that your de-
privation can be only temporary. The
mailed fist Of Germany, with further
aid from Almighty God. will restore
you to your throne, of which no man
by right can rob you.
"The armies of Germany and Ger
many's allies will wreak vengeance on
those who have dared so insolently to
lay their criminal hands on you. We
hope to welcome you in Germany at
the earliest opportunity. A thousand
cordial greetings from sr t5
(Signed) YOUR WILLIAM"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
DOM ESrlc.

st. Louis has subscribed for $780,.
900 Of the Liberty Loan bonds and is
the first municipality to do its bit"
Rules for the newt draft army have
been prepared and will be forwarded
to designated exemption boards over
the country In the next few days.
Austrian newspapers accuse Presi.
dent Wilson Of dreaming of world do
minipn for the United States, since
Europe will be In ruins when the war
10 over.
Waldeman Won Nostitz. SO. editor OF
German paper at Cleveland, has
been informed for the war period. ow.
ing to his outspoken allegiance to
German ideals.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
HOOVER WILL VISIT MEMPHIS
Government Food Director VIII Attend
Cotton Convention At Mem
phis In August. -

Washington.--Herbert g. Hoover,
food director Of the government, will
probably visit Memphis August 21-22
upon the occasion of the Southern Cot
ton States convention. He was invited
by Representative Hubert F. Fisher to
be present and make an address, and
said he thought he would be able tc
do so. 4eale2 Ra@
An expert from the bureau Of mar
kets will be sent to Memphis to de-
liver an address June % at the con-
ference on better farming to be held
for Tennessee, Arkansas and Missis-
sippi. Representative Fisher was told
by Agricultural Secretary Houston that
one Of the ablest men in the service
would be sent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
WAR HREvITiEs.

The abdicatio nof Constantine Of
Greece was not as peaceable as ut
first reported There were 66 fatali-
ties on each side.
German air raiders made their
fourth trip to England last week and
dropped bombs at various places.
Ninety-seven fatalities are reported,
with 500 wounded. Most Of the dead
are women and children.
The Austrian officers and soldiers
vino sought TO seduce the Russian Of
ficers into a separate peace have been
sent to Siberia as prisoners of war.
Another installment Of the vanguard
Of the American army has arrived in
France In the form of $50 ambulance
drivers and rs nurses.
Unable to longer resist demands
made by the entente allies King Con.
stantine of Greece Las been forced to
abdicate the throne. His second son
has been chosen as his successor.
The United States has placed In
commission the fastest and most ter
rible vessel yet ailoat to combat the
submarine menace 1t has a speed Of
30 knots and can provision at sea.
In reply to question in the house
OF commons, Andrew Bonar Law an
nounced that since the beginning Of
the war Great Britain had borrowed
In the United States total of about
$4,000. 100000
An American vessel. the Magnus
Manson. has been sunk by bombs and
gunfire from German submarine.
The crew has reached Faor safely.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
twenty-five Years.
Experience With This
Kidney Medicine

It h quarter of century since I in
troduced DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root to
my trade and they all speak very favor.
ably regarding it, and some friends said
it L. tie best medicine they have ever
used. The sale we have enjoyed on the
preparation and the splendid reputation
That il feels is q positive proof that 1t ID
One of the most meritorious remedies on
the market. Very truly yours,
+. e. BRITTON. Druggist.
Nov. 18th. 1919. Jonesboro, Tenn.
Prove What Swamp-Root win Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer 4 Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot.
tle. It will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet OF valuable infor-
mation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
This paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
WHATS rHE plEEERENcEf

There isn't state SO wet that the
authorities would for any amount OF
money license a man to spread hog
cholera among hogs. Why? Why,
because even q wet knows the value
Of hog; even wet wouldn't license
man to disease a hog. What I ask
you-and isn't 1t simple and reason
able request-all ask you Democrats
and Republicans Is just to forget your
partisan differences long enough to
raise men to @ hog level by not hcens-
ing the saloon william Jennings
Bryan.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
GEN ERAi.

Mexican bandits attempted a raid
on border settlements in Texas, but
the American troops we're on the spot
and repulsed the ruffians. Several
casualties to the bandits resulted.
Oar boys were unhurt.
Women are organizing a regiment
In Russia to fight In tho trenches.
Over 800 have enlisted
This years wheat crop Is estimated
to reach 65s.oo0.oo0 bushels, as
against 640,000.o0o for last year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
More Necessary.

Miss Lena Ashwell loved to tell q
story against herself. "Often," she once
said. II do not make myself clearly
beard by playgoers In the more re-
mote parts Of the theater. One night
I seem to have been more than I'M
usually indistinct. for at the first In
terval. when an attendant walked up
one Of the gangwaye on the stalls floor
crying Opera glasses, opera glasses T
a big man shouted from the back OF
the pit, 'opera glasses he hangedl
'f;ng US some enr trunpetA"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
The WAYS Of = Mule.

A person who has harnessed and IN.
harnessed mule for months may for
get himself and stoop for something
at the animals heels. Then the mule.
docile for so many days, begins to kick.
When the luckless driver ,regalns his
senses he imagines the mule had been
waiting craftlly all those weeks just
to get G good opportunity to kick him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
GRIM tNAl.

Rev. Herbert l.. Smith was caught
walking out of Chicago store with a
new suit Of clothes under his old one.
He was given year in prison.
Miss Bessie Young of Bluefield, w.
Va. shot and killed Mayor E. Z. Car
ter. millionaire mine operator and
banker, when she discovered the
wealthy man was abusing her mother.
The federal trade commission has
filed complaint against 100 lumber
dealers In the west charging con-
spiracy. The trial will come up on
July 81.
Canada Ia planning CONSUMPTION
law whereby every male between the
ages Of Is and 45 are made liable to
continued military service.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
COMMERCIAL.

A president and chairman of the
board of directors of the newly reer-
ganized Chicago. Rock Island G Pa
.cific railroad will be elected at meet
Ing of the stockholders June 81.
The United States Steel corpora
tion announced it had taken an addi-
tional $25,000.00o worth Of Liberty
bonds, making total OF O.000, 900.
The Bethlehem Steel corporation is
putting $20.000,000 into wartime
plants entirely for the use of the gov
eminent
The German mark reached a new
level when 1t touched II francs for
100 marks, compared with 123.42 in
peace times.
Railway owners in convention have
appealed to the I. C. C. to permit lines
to increase rates in order to stabilize
securities.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
U. s. NURSES IN WAR ZONE.

Headquarters Being Established For
Their Recreation Hours.
London.-At a meeting Of the rewly
formed London chapter OF the Ameri-
can Red Cross. II was announced that
plans had been completed for head.
quarters for American nurses In the
war zone. The chairman, Mrs. White
law Reid, said It would be home
where nurses could 20 wAen on leave
from their duties in France. and where
those passing through England would
find accommodations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
soldiers Of Ono Army.

"Are not all true men that live, or
hat eyer lived. soldiers of the same
[rnsy, enlisted under heavens captain
Ey, to do battle against the same enc
my, the empire of darkness and wrong!
twhy should we misknow one another,
hight not against the enemy, but against
ourselves. from mere difference Of uni
kormf All uniforms shall be good, St
khey hold In them true, valiant men,
Carlyle. sS
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PlMpLEs


On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
on Che Ointment In Eve minutes with
Cutlcura Soap and hot water, using
Plenty OF Soap. Keep your skin clear
Nv making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L.
boston. Sold eyerywhere.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
Munltlons PLANT Wrecked.

Paris.-The French ministry of mu
nititns announces that an accident
had happened in one Of the principal
automobile factories now making mu-
nitions. A large nrmberAof wounded.
1t was said, had been taken to the hos
pital
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-06-22
DRY TOWNS AND COUNTIES.

That the expense OF government Is
less In dry cities and counties Is
shown In the following table taken
from the records of Spokane, WASH:
Superior courts, reduction. 1921
Poorfarm, reduction ,........ 4,099
Jail, reduction ................. 1927
Prosecuting attorney. reduction. 6S4
Honor camp, reduction ......... 1,133
Aid county poor, reduction. 1850
A comparison of two dry counties in
wet Pennsylvania tells the same story:
nrv Wet