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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
Luck.
"How did he win nromottanfo

"How did he win promotionT'
'By being pleasant and accommo-
dating to all people who didn't appear
90 be of much consequence
"They all praised him, suppose"
"Not exactly. The little old man in
the shabby suit that he was courteous
to yesterday happened to be one Of the
directors of the company-the lucky
guy"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
RIGHT OF STATE.

1.-THE state has the undoubted right
to prohibit to everyone the use Of al
cohollc drinks, since drinking In ev-
cry form is social danger"
This is not one Of the "fanatical' ut
terances of Richmond P. Hobson or
William J. Bryan, or Governor Capper
of Kansas; 1t Is part of political
speech delivered by German in the
council hall of the Berlin Rathaus.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
Too Slow.

"How do you like your new chauf-
feur, Chugwitz?"
HE seems a reliable fellow"
"YesT
"Still, I'd rather pay fine for speed
ing occasionally than miss every train
try to catch on ten minutes notice."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
FEDERAL PROHIBITION.

Instructions approved by President
Wilson for the sale Of town sites along
the route Of the government railroad
between Seward and Fairbanks, Alas
ka, stipulate that no liquor selling,
gambling or immortality will be al
lowed on any of the lots, under pen
atty of forfeiture.
Among the rules and regulations be-
ing sent out by Secretary of the In
terror Franklin X. Lane is one that
states: mo drinking saloon or bar
room win be permitted upon govern
ment lands In Yosemite Park"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

little faith at first, but she persuaded
me to try 1t. l have taken little over
four bottles of 1t and my stomach
trouble has vanished. can now eat
everything and sleep like a lamb. I
want to give all Of the credit to this
great medicine, which l consider the
best on earth for stomach trouble
7. T. LAYTON, Route 2, Box %, Berry
Blvd.
All druggists. Liquid or tablets. In
gradients on wrapper.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
EXPLAINS.

"What made you so bowlegged"
''Father was charter member of
the Prevention Of Disease association"
"Well?"
"He used to swat flies on my head"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
Her Hint.

Bob-Do you thing that raw mate
rial should be taxed?
Belle-Only bachelors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

Wireless music has been provided
for passengers on an ocean liner. One
advantage of this scheme is that there
10 nobody to tip.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

Eciipses of the moon are all right
in their way. but what the world
wants In the face OF recent tempera-
lures Is some way Of keeping the sun
under cover.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

IMITATION IS slNcEREsT FLATrERY
but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth of the original.
Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price S1.00.-Ady.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly Spots.

Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly Spots.
There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed of your freckes, as the
prescription othine double strength - is
Euaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine--double
9trength--from your druggist. and apply a
little OF It night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pietely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othne. as this 10 sold under guarantee OF
money back II It falls to remove freckles--
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

An eastern report says that church
proposes to cut down the Lords pray
er. Nothing seems to be sacred to the
efficiency experts
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

Just tell the people have little patience and will be able
to supply the demand for Fanac"
message recently flashed from the Offices of G. Willis
Southern Western distributor of Tanac Atlanta Georgia
The message the urgent kilograms letters
long phone calls which have been pouring his offices from
leading drug iob from all parts of the South and West
complaining the demand for nac greatly of the
supply.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

Don't suffer torture when all female
troubles will vanish In thin air after using
"Femenina." Price soc and sI.oo--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
mo- pouht About THAT.

what! Paid fifty dollars for hat.
Woman, are you madf'
mo. but it's plain to be seen that
you are"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
Mo WAannn

II am trying in this article to cut
through the bars of prejudice"
Then don't use hacksaws."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

Men who have been crossed In love
think that the Joke is on the girl.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
DEMAND FOR TANLAC
ALMOST INCREDIBLE

Big Laboratories at Dayton Unable to Supply Enormous
Demand-Capacity Increased to Thirty Thousand Bot
ties Daily-Dealers and Jobbers Clamoring for It
Branch Plants to be Established Throughout United
States and Canada.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
Right.

Teacher-What is the capital of
France?
Johnnie Guess they haven't got
any. Dad says they're in debt to beat
the cars.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
ON First sXMproMs

use "Renovine" and be cured. Do not
wait until the heart organ is beyond
repair. "Renovine" is the heart and
nerve tonic. Price SOC and $1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
LOUISVILLE NEWS

This is to certify
that l have been
in bad health for
a long time, suf-
fering from stom-
ach trouble. Had
terrible spells Of
indigestion and
sour stomach. A.
friend told me
about DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery. / had
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
XIII the File. Now and Proven.

disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER win do Il.
Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers
or six sent express paid for 81. II. SOMERS.
l50 De Kalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

Send loc to DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel
Buffalo, for large trial package of Anuric
TOR hdneys-cures backache.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

1t Is the emission of waste steam
through the stack that causes loco
motive to puff.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
RuuviIle Athletics.

Bettie-Hey, you grasshopper, If you
enter In the jumping events nobody
else will.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

Nature contributes the substances
Indian Vegetable Pills present Natures
Gifts to aid Natures work, thus produc-
Ing the ideal Spring medicine. They are
tonic as well as laxative. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

The Point of View.
The Piano Man-How's business?
The Scissors Grinder-Fine! I've
never seen things so duil.-Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20

Three crops a year may be grown
In the Canal zone.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-04-20
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNnkSQlOOL
LESSON

(By e. o. SELLERS, Acting Director Of
the Sunday School Course in the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
Copyright, 1917. Western Newspaper Union)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL
 CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
For the Young Mems Christian Asso
 citation.

One of the biggest surprises for the officers of the local Y. M. C. A. was the presentation on Saturday last of a large quartered oak Victor Victrola for the association.
 The machine is one of the finest from the stock of the Plaut- -Cadden company aKd was given to the association by Harry Sherwood, comparatively newcomer to the city.
 With the Victrola several expensive records were given, and, the officers of the Y. NJ c. A. wish to express their profound gratitude to the donor
 The new Victrola was kept busy all day Sunday, and among those who were pleasantly entertained were sev- eral of Uncle Sam's soldiers and sail ors from the submarine base and New london.
 This very practical gift will long remind the members and officers of the '. M. .. A. of the great kindness of one who has certainly shown his splendid friendship to the young men and boys of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24

gladly have paid s1o for the Biltmore in New York.
 We had lamb chops and fried country sausage with green peas cooked in but ter. For dessert there was a mix ture of timed peaches and pears GOV cred with very thick cream. All this was miraculously produced fon1 tins f which Noodle and Gray had received in cided to ask for some of these things before completing our letters.
 Funny Nishtshirts. After this wonderful meal, we con- tinued our writing. asking Noodles and Gray's advice on what it was most necessary to have: They told us we could have money cabied to us buy lots of useful things such as shaving materials, etc. Tn the post card which I sent to MT. c., the manager of our office in Manchester. also to send word to my family. My father was in Canada and my sister was in England, and I knew that my mother had intended sailing for home things I had stated in the letter, as we were told that postcards were surer and 1uick1f
 When we had finished writing we felt that. our duty was done. Watkins was sent for and he heiped us un-
 
 hospital nightshirts. I was given one that fastened up the left side with tapes The floor was covered with the mud that broke off as our puttees were removed. The bed was made iit peculiar way. The "biscuits' were covered with a sheet in the ordinary manner, but the blanket was folded up and slipped into a cotton bag just the width of the bed. This prevented any possibility of tJIcking fin the clothes so that if you rolled on your side it made the bed drafty to say the least. It did not bother me, as it was months before l was able to lie in any position except on my back. We were so tfcllled at getting ineo a bed between real sheets that we didn't care what disadvan- tages it might possess.
 Got a Soft Pillow.
 had a great deal of difficulty in arm, but Gray very kindly gave me a small soft pillow he had secured somehow and on, this rested it. The pillows issued were as hard as bricks, but felt ike eiderdown to us,
 The lights were extinguished and all was still. It seemed so remartsa blv peaceful after all we had cnn1e .hrUuNli in the last three days that could not help offering up a prayer Of thanks that I was still alive.
 My mind kept wandering back to the events of June and I fei1 asleep thinking about all the horrible sights I had witnessed. I pzsSsd the first of many restless nights dreaming Of all this, wondering what ' could possibly have done. to have got back to our and all my other friends. At a. m. I awolke a-d could rot get to sleep again.
 CContinued Tomorrow)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24

ert Sage and Roland Harris. The, re sponsive Scripture reading was led by Arthur w. PeaIe. In the exercise The Worlds Christmas, the parts were. as Breckenridge: Belgium, Miss Esther Byxbee; Poland Miss Mildred Whit ney: Armenia. Dorothy Allen: China, Dorothy Whitney: India. Elizabeth lands of the Sea. Mary Wyckoff. The pastor delivered a short talk on King dom Patriotism.
 At the Methodist Church.
 The evening service of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church Sunday was in commemoration of Christmas, with special music The regular choir Grove, Miss Blackstone. Messrs. Gray. Biacl1ledge, Rowker: and Iund. The music was exceptionally beautiful and very well rendered.
 The minister, Rev. Mr. Ne~land. preached from the text contained in the second chapter of Matthew. first verse, NOW when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea-'' taking as his theme Christmas Then and Now.
 Everything in this world is relative, relative to things we know, relative to other men and other times.
 Today. the world is full of war. When Jesus came peace Teigned throughout ull the nations. which was most un- usual. It was caused by the don1ina- tion of the great Roman empire, which forced peace throughout it's dominions. If Jesus came to bring peace into the world it may seem strange that such a war exists today. It is only a natural working of order, however, Every year since he came has been making for peace, which shall finally come through him.
 Today our war is for peace, a Christ ike war. Today the conflict is for the right of the individual. and the use of the state by the individual
 Then was time of looking for won ders. A wonder worker attracted any amount of attention. He could secure an audience. Jesus put expectancy into the realm of mems miTpdS-thaS out of their minds should come power. He brought power of. & kind to make them their own wonder-workers, to make wonders of themselves.
 He came into a poverty stricken age, hut he has brought the hope of the world to live all his life, to make and fulfill his ideals.
 At the close of the sermon there formed each year tthis church of lighting the Christmas wreath. A handsome laurel wreath set with white candles was placed in the center ot the pulpit platform and the church being darkened, 24 white-cIad girls church. singing, and encircled the wreath. Each girl stepping forward in turn, gave an appropriate verse, lighting a wreath candle from her own, until the laurel wreath was com pletely circled with light. The reces- ing out through the dark church with their candles, leaving the lovely sym bol of Christmas glowing on its pedestal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
A RED CROSS CHRISTMAS

av@ry dollar for the purchase of ma terial used by the devoted, highly skilled women of our chapter.
 Not less than s10000 will be re- quired if we are to meet the demands which will be laid upon us in the next six monthsi
 To the friends of the Red Cross in Norwich, to those who have no Gues- tion as to the value Of our work, we send one more appeal.
 Do two things:
 l.. If you have not taken out a Jan. l. 1918, whether or not your name is on the roll of the Norwich chapter, enlist today!
 If you cannot go to a. booth, tele- phone the campaign headquarters card will be sent to you. name and a dollar. Enlist today! 2. Send a contribution to the treas ury of the Norwich chapter. Your gift, whether it may be large, or must be small will be greatly ap- preciated. Pledge cards will be provided for those who are willing to contribute to the Norwich Red Cross stated sum each month from January to June, 1918. Such an amount as you can give for this sacred cause will be a thrice welcome gift +-E For the last time sounds the call: Make this Red Cross Christmasi JOSEPH H. SELDEN
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
ORDAINED 35 YEARS AGO SUNDAY
Rev. John H. Ftzmarce Received Powers of His Office From Hands of Bishop Fahre Dec. g, 1ss2-Greene- vile Rector Was Member of First Class Graduated Bulkeley High School.

rectory by the donors whose names were not to be made public. How ever, the pastor publicly thanked the Young Ladies Sodality for their splen- l. did testimonial and for their hearty cooperation in parish work during his pastorate. This society as well The Maidens of the Sacred Heart remembrance at the altar and many in the congregation were also pleas ed to receive the sacramentS.
 The pastor further thanked the parish for the valuable assistance they had rendered him at all times and assured them his six and one-halt years labor arlonghst them were as happily spent as the previous period in his prieStiY career.
 Father Fitzmaurice's former home was at New London. where he graduated from St. Mary's High School, and all so the RnEefey High School, being a member of the first class gradua tin 2 at that institution. At the Christmas ordinations to the priesthood in the Grand Seminary, Montreal, Canada, on December g, 1882, he received the powers of lis sacred office from the hands of Bishop Fabre.
 His whole priest1y career has been spent in the Hartford diocese and oracticallk all of it in the eastern sec ton as citrate and pastor with mark ed ability. He erected the present church at Jewett City. He has serv- ed as pastor at South Coventry, Day vile, Jewett City and was appointed to his present rectorship on May | 1911
 Sunday found him enjoying his usual excellent health and strength. He is 8 brother of Major Walter Fitz- maurice of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
RED CROSS AIDED-
 IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Booths in St. Patricks Basement Chapel, Sunday for Enrolling New
 Members

Notice was given from the pulpit before the three masses in St. Patrick s church Sunday that booths had been all not already enrolled were urged to join the Red Cross.
 Following the 7.3o mass. the booths were in charge of Miss Anna McGrory and Miss Helen Murphy
 After the o'clock mass, Miss Ruth Crawford and Miss Annie Kirby took charge.
 At the conclusion of the high mass at 10.30 new members were enrolled or memberships were renewed by Mrs. Frank l.. Farrell and Miss Katherine Kirby.
 Preceding this mass. Rev. Peter J. Cuny spoke of the interest the con- gregation should take in the worthy cause, and the readiness which each Catholic should show in helping the Iied Cross and the Knights of CoIum- bus war fund, both of which have the same meritorious end and object.
 Preaching at this mass, Father Cuny chose as his text II Cor. V. If, For the love of Christ presseth us. His tlnemo was the charity the Saviour, '. of which the Redemption was the sign, the man. Hesitation of ChriSt's personal affection for each, of us- This love urged God to save man from himself. his errors and his passions: and the love of Christ, the Exemplar. when in mans heart and working in his life, presses and urges him to love God. and as
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
VIII

~ VIII A.
 Inside was a hong han that ran across the front of the building Op- posite the door was a stone stairway leading upstairs, and on either side another leading down to the court yard and the. basement. Along the han were rooms with painted signs over the doors reading "chef Arzt Inspector, Polizei Bureau (Police Of- dce), etc
 We were lined up in the hall and taken in charge by, the police corporal, short. dark man with a nasty dispo- sftion. who was chewing the butt of q cigar. We later learned to despise this fellow.
 A group Of French, English and Rus sian patients gathered round to look at us- This was the first excitement they had had in some time. and the Englishmen were particularly inter ested- They say glorious opportuni- the front Very few of them had been the steel helmets which we were wear ing They gazed at us in wonder, and well they might. for we were a curious looking, muddy lot of almost exhausted men
 We were just as interested in the patients. They were all wearing the hospital clothes, consisting of a long coat and loose trousers of blue and white striped material. Tho coat had one button at the neck and was fastened around the waist like dress ing gown with a. tape made from the same material On their feet they wore sandal slippers, which were we'll nam ed; one had to curl his toes up tight iy to keep them from slipping off a1- together. As they were all dressed this way 1t was hard to tell the Eng fish from the others.
 "Cbeere-O Fellows"
 The little crowd of spectators was roughly ordered to stand back and the police corporal commenced business. He came to Wells and myself first as we were on the end Of the line.
 The conversation was again a mix ture of French and German. I told him we were officers and asked to be put with the other British officers if there. were any in the hospital. He really were officers. I don't know whether or not he expected that we all carried our commissions around in our pockets I showed him the stars and braid on my sleeve but that made no impression on him, he wanted written proof I fumbled at the neck of my shirt and produced my identification disc on which was engraved my rank and regiment. This seemed to satis- fy him and we were told to fall out and go upstairs to the officers ward.
 An English sergeant with his arm in plaster came up to us and asked .i if he could help us. We accepted his services as guide. He led us up to the first floor and around the corri- dor, which was filled with iron bed B3. He told us this was to be our new home and opened the door.
 Inside, standing by the door was a hun talking to two British officers. As
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24

Farmer to send back my kit (which was at Transport H. e., back of the Hne.) Then send me my garardine tunic, stacks, my soft cap-I had oh my steel helmet-that other pair of low shoes, new pair of puttees, my slippers, some socks and handker- chiefs. some shirts and collars, pipe. cards, tobacco, cigarettes, magazines tea, oxo, chocoIate-cooking and eat ing-sugar, jam, etc, timed meats, and meat pies. I'll have to depend on you for lots of little luxuries, so please keep sending this stuff regu- lariy. 1t arrived O. K. Don't forget my underwear, too; and pajamas. Soon you will have to send heavy under wear. Also send me that new pair of those fatigue slacks, a pair of size s running shoes for tennis when I get into camp q never got there). I am inclosing the key to my kit bag. You can send it to Tom. Ot never arrived). For heavens sake send me word as soon as possible about Jack I haven't been able to find out anything. If he is not au right oyer there he may be here some place, bur I haven't seen or heard of him, nor yet have ] of any other officers. I can write a postcard every week and letter every two weeks and will write every other letter to - and the other to the family. The postcards will probably
 
 oh please, i:lIl of you write often- Send this to father and mother and ask them to forward it to It's 11.30 and I am awfully tired, but had to get this off tonight to go in a. III. We travelled from II o'clock last night till 5 this afternoon in one jump. Sorry I missed Uncle Jim in France. Love to all of you, heaps of it. and regards to all my friends and relations.
 HARv1E"
 limitations of Butter
 -. While we are writing, Watkins ap- peared with the supper It was Sun day night and we were not given a slices of black bread spread with a filthy imitation of butter and a few slices of sausage.
 Wells and I eyed this hungrily. but Noodle and Gray told Us to contain ourselves while they went to the Englishmen, after which they prom ised us sood meal.
 Their word was as good as their bond, for after chapel Gray surrep- titiously produced a little spirit store from under the radiator while Wat kins was sent down to the basement for some mysterious tins. One of these was slipped into Q bowl of hit water on the stove. The other was emptied into a little frying pan and beauti full odor filled the room We thought we would probably wake up before long. Dishes were produced from the cupboard Gnd other tins were open ed. and their contents divided on the plates. Gray was the master of cere- monies at the stove and we eagerly a dish and drop in huge chunk of butter from another tin. When all was in readiness we sat on the sides of our beds and ate a meal which I would