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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
Pledge Card Campaign
TO THE PEOPLE OF McNAIRY COUNTY:

TO THE PEOPLE OF McNAIRY COUNTY:
The President the United States designated the week beginning
Sunday October g. and ending Sunday November pledge signing
week. desired and urged that every householder MNay County
sign pledge card 5000 is the allotment for McNaiy County
You ask what this for We hope be able explain
the campaign which being waged this week 1t conceded
that Food will win the and the object of the pledge
foods After the pledge signed valuable information will be
how may and not
AS Chairman of McNary County appeal patriotism of the
the pledge cards They addressed
traitor Nashville but do mail them They
you will be instructed to that later
feed the of the allies numbering million
soldiers the battle front the saving from
Let's sign the pledge card and bit saving foods our soldier
boys.
Following is the card you asked to sign
PLEDGE CARD FOR UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SIGNED A
TO THE FOOD ADMINISTRATOR:
am glad join the service of food
and hereby accept membership the United States Food Administration
pdgng myself the directions and advice the
str ator in my home insofar circumstances permit
Name - - - Street
City -.-.--- - - State
There paid The Food Administration wishes
to have members all of those actually handling food the home
Anyone have the Home Gard of Instruction. those
pledges entitled Membership Window Card which will be delivered
upon receipt Of the signed pledge.
Any information will be gladly given We hope every
holder in person. and appeal to the preachers teachers lawyers
DOCTORS merchants bankers farmn
den help giving the widest publicity the You but
show patriotism promoting this We
speech made church school house county,
speaking dates announced hope have household that
section represented.
Yours truly,
TERRY ALTERNATELY, Chairman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02

giaia hills across the Potomac river,
opposite Washington.
Three towers rise, the highest 800
feet, and the other two $50 feet
above the surface of the Potomac.
In these towers are installed the in
struments that send and receive mes
seges into and out of the immensely
of space-a wonderful thing, indeed.
This station is in constant commu-
nication with Mare Island, Key West,
Colon, Guantamalo, San Juan and
other government stations. These
stations keep the President and his
Cabinet in communication with our
ships 5000 miles out at sea. This
station has had direct communication
with Eifel Tower, in France.
At | o'clock every night, Wash
ington time is flashed out over all this
great country, thus keeping the time
for all sections in unity. Wonderful!
wonderful!l How much we owe to
men of great achievements!
Yours truly,
G. NJ. GooCH.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02

tered, presumably with a skeleton key,
through the front door, as Che rear
doors were barred on the inside.
They blew the door off the safe in
this store and secured about S72 in
cash. Some small coins were found
on the floor with holes in them
Check amounting to more than $40
were left in the safe. The $3.50 cash
register was damaged by prying open
two drawers.
Two or three citizens were awak-
ened by the report of the explosion,
but no suspicion was aroused until
too late for action.
They left by the rear door, leaving
it open. An old ak tn new ham
die was found near the safe. The AK
has not been identified.
The ''speeder" of Eber Greer, the
Cumberland telephone manager, was
missing Wednesday morning, and it
is presumed the burglars rode it out
of town.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
Hog Killing Weather

The hog killing season will soor
arrive. Never was it more necessary
to save every pound of pork. Those
with hogs to kill should watch the
weather forecast. Many thousands
of pounds of meat are saved each
year BY the utilization Of the informa-
ton given out by the U. S. Weather
Bureau. If one has much at stake,
it would pay him to keep In touch
with the nearest Weather Bureau
office, even if it involves the expense
Of few long-distance telephone calls
And it is we'll to remember that the
best time to call on the Weather Bu-
reau in regard to hog killing weather
is not after cold wave has already
set in, but al the first intimation Of
cold weather. or even when the tenn
perature is high. Forecasts of q
coming cold wave are generally issued
a day or so before the change comes
II one is thinking of killing hogs al
about a certain date, he should by all
means keep in touch with the Wealth
er Bureau forecasts for several days
before the time set. II one desires
to fix day for killing he should get
advice from the Weather Bureau.
Even after cold wave sets in, one
should, before killing, call the Wealth
err Bureau, if practicable, for advice
as to how long the favorable weather
is likely to continue. Roscoe Num-,
Meteorological, U. s. Weather Bureau
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
BETTER TYPE OF MULES
FROM BIGGER MARES
Present-Day Farm Conditions Demand
Mares Of Draft Type With
Snappy Action.

The results that can be obtained by
the use ofgthe purebred sire of strong
individuality is generally acknowl-
edged. Some men, for one reason or
another, do not use purebred sires, but
of these, few do not admit the desira-
bility of SO doing.
In the rearing of horses in Tennes-
see the situation is different from that
surrounding other farm animals. The
American StandaFdbred, the Thorough
bred and the American Saddler have
been perfected in this, and adjoining
states, and it is natural that these fa-
vorites of our own hands should al
ways be given loyal support It is not
that we think any the less of these,
that changes in our attitude towards
horse production are necessary.
Agricultural conditions have arisen
which create demand for type of
mare that will perform heavy farm
work and at the same time produce
high selling mules.
The largest so-called "hot-blooded"
mares are not numerous enough nor
can they be produced in sufficient mum.
bers to meet the demand.
What, then is the easy solution to
this problem? The results obtained
thru using carefully-selected stations
tof a draft breed on our own native
mares indicate beyond dispute that the
resulting mares when mated to good
jacks bring the good mule today.
Such stations must not be of the
sluggish. overweight type, but must be
selected for that quality and action
that is so essential to our present
stage of development.--C. D. Lowe,
Division of Extension, University Of
Tennessee, Knoxville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
Washington Letter

Washington, D. G.. 10, 20, II,
Independent:
read with much interest the head
line in your paper last week: The
Great Burlington and New Orleans
Highway Inspected and Located
Through Selmer."
Very well do | remember the night
when the humble writer of this artf-
Gle and other loyal sons of McNairy,
from Gravelhill, appealed to the Bust
ness Mems Club of Selmer, and asked
their cooperation and assistance to
begin the foundation work that has
brought this thing to pass by further
cooperating with other sections of
Tennessee and with Corinth. Though
rocks and hills divide US for nearly a
thousand miles, ] join with you in
the applause for this, by no means
small accomplishment, which means
so much to the future of McNairy
county.
(Hesitatingly) Perhaps some of
you in grand old McNairy will be
glad to learn of the fact that have
been promoted to the desk beside the
Chief Clerk of my Section--a surprise
even to me, since so many have been
here longer than have,
| know you will rejoice when | tell
you that another of McNairy's pro-
duct, Mr.. Jas. L. Wilmath, Chief
Clerk of the Treasury, .. s. A., is
being slated for $4,000 job, being
and advance of $1,000 in enc leap.
Let me speak briefly, for the hene-
ct Of those who are not familiar With
| il, of the Naval Radio Staff IN, u
Wireless station, situa ell on the Vir-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02

The recent aggressions by Ger
many in Russia might have been
expected when the Russians are
SO split up and such a weak
government; or, rather, no estab-
hshed government. We're we
not so much interested in theil
assistance in carrying on the
war, we would feel like saying,
keep up the strife until you as a
people come to- common sense
sanity. We still hope that the
better element will predominant,
and that the army will fight a
common enemy, rather than ex-
haust themselves in internal
strife for ruling supremacy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02

1t is indeed good news, the an
nouncement that John Robinson's Ten
Big Shows will appear in Corinth Nov.
9.
Few circuses have secured such a
strong hold on public favor as has
John Robinson's Ten Big Shows and
its advent will be awaited with thor
ough interest.
The advance press agent has beer
in town and he declares that the
John Robinson's Ten Big Shows dis
play includes emery possible kind and
species of circus act. No matter
what your arenic taste or preference
may be, declares the aforesaid press
agent, you will find plenty TO inter-
est, astonish and edify you in John
Robinson's Ten Big Shows.
He further declares. "There are
thrilling, blood .curdling aerial acts,
ia which you every moment expect to
see the performer plunged to death;
artistic and difficult equestrian per-
formsnceS; Incredible athletic and
acrobatic acts; phenomenal wild ami
NAL exhibitions; wild chariot jockey
and hurdle races, and funny frolics b,
che clowns, The quantity and qualit,
of the features really stagger humai
comprehension. 1t matters not no
big these shows may have been in
years gone by. they are even larger
grander and better"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02

The second Liberty Loan went
far beyond the maximum called
for. This is a great victory for
the prosecution of the war. Our
people have the money and are
willing and anxious to loan it to
the government. From the child
of the poorest to the millionaires
of the land subscriptions come.
The wage earners and soldiers
subscribed. 1t is a noble tribute
to patriotism that all the people
are willing to do their part. The
few traitors. slackers and knock
ers should return to their well
earned den Of disgrace.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02

Privaee John M. Allen died
suddenly Tuesday morning at
his home in Tupelo. He passed
with nc one present. Mr.. Allen
was a national character. Long
a member of Congress, he was
always a center of attraction
with his store of wit, humor and
jokes. Truly he spread sunshine
all along his heightened ifeway.
He wss born in Tlshomingo
county, Miss, July 8, 1916.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02

The heads Of government, Off
Gals and generals in the army
are very much interested in not
only feeding and clothing our
army and looking after their
physical health, but after plans
for entertainment in the camps
with such surroundings as will
tend to build up individual moral
ity and clean lives. To this end
the Y. M. G. A. IS to be greatly
enlarged and thoroughly estab-
lished in every camp and canton
ment. The Association plans to
raise $35, 600, 600 for the work.
Districts are laid out in every
state. A district composed of
twelve counties is laid out in
West Tennessee, and has been
asked to raise $50, 900. A meeting
was held in Jackson Sunday, when
plans were submitted to carry
out the project. The Editor of
the Independent was cordially in
vited to attend. but was not
physically able owing to a recent
rnishap. At this writing we dc
not know the results. but believe
that McNairy will do her part.
You have only to read the sol
diers letters to learn the pleas
ures and blessings that come tc
the boys through the Y. M. c. A.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
Some Good News

1t is indeed good news, the an
nouncement that John Robinson's Ten
Big Shows will appear in Corinth Nov.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
ALFALFA ON CLEAN LAND.

All land sown to alfalfa should be
lined, inoculated, drained and cleared
OF weed seed by long period of con-
tinuous preparation. Be sure your seed
bed is firm, fertilized, free from crab
grass, and contains a good supply of
moisture. Having been inoculated and
lined, the seeding should be done from
the 10th to 30th of August, using %
pounds per acre of west.i. grown
seed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
Yess Visit Selmer

The stores of 7. l.. Anderson and
the Selmer Mercantile Co. we're bur-
elarized Tuesday night. The burglars
antered Ancerson's store By a window
and obtained about a dollar in money
from the cash drawer.
At the Mercantile store they en-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
Farmers Institute

Monday next, at | o'clock, the
Farmers Institute will meet at the
courthouse to discuss questions up to
the farmers of the county. We trust
every farmer will make it point to
come out and exchange ideas and ex-
perlences. Let us all try to benefit
each other.
P. H. THRAsHER, Pres.
]. W. PURvIANCE, Sec.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02

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Wiz cute l}leJna taisg1 Nec
raleia Ieadaches, Cramps Sci,
Spta;as. 2.li1as, Gu. E.-.cs, u :
Soss-. Ie,ter, I,ine-Wcr
zema, &c. AnsisoptiS iua.y1ss,
used internally or externally. q
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
Program for Teachers Meeting
AT Selmer, Saturday
Nov 3, at 1000 AIM.

1000 Outlook for Agriculture McNary County ~ L. Ken
'e!5-O30 How to foster interest English the Rural Schools
,ooo Miss Lila Newland
1880 lO45-Ihe history Of the Domestic Movement in the u S.
Miss Vista Brady
lO45l lOO-he educational value Of the study Domestic Science
Miss Florence Smith
lO0-l l30-lhe changes that will probably be made the
High School Curriculum after the War Closes
Prof ]. T. DePnest
Discussion by Grady Eamm and J. c. Sullivan
lU3O lZOO-What should be the attnde Of the teacher the
- present World Ciss9 ~..-.-~-.--.-. -- W. NJ Ex
1900 l00-Noon -.
LOO l30-An Address by Albert Williams State High School Inspector
ZOO Z3OSha the pupil graded loosely with high marks closely
with low marksp General Discussion
--@@@
We extend cordial invitation the public attend this meeting
All teachers shall be present to sign contracts for winter schools
(Sgned) W. NJ HIX,-Peadent
A. Fl. GRANIEiAM, Co Supt
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-02
SPEAKING DATES FOR THE
National Pledge Card
CAMPAIGN

In the interest of the PLEDGE CARD CAMPAIGN
urged by President Wilson, and guard against
the waste of foods in this great war crisis there will be
speaking at the following places and by the following
speakers:
FRIDAY NIGHT; November z
CENTER HILL ---------- Harvey Hodges w K Alternately
MURRAY S. Rev. ]. L. Horton L. j. Kerr Terry Alternately
MT ZION 9th DISTRICT Rev. Overton
SATURDAY. November
LEAPW0OD, p m------W. X. Alternately Harvey Hodges
MOORES I'D district night A H. Grantham H. D. Maxedon
and Terry Abernathy
WEATHERFORD'S STORE. 2p m. Rev. E. NJ Buck L. J. Kerr
Ladies specially invited. Questions pertaining to
the and the problem of feeding ourselves and our
armies will be discussed
Yours truly,
TERRY ALTERNATELY Chairman
Evening journal., 1917-06-15
NEGRO May HAVE TO
ANSWER UNDER mann ACT

William Thomas. a Negro. pleaded
not guilty IN Municipal Court today
when charged with assault and bat
terry upon Henrietta Duncan at No.
6O4 Lord street yesterday. Hearing
was postponed until Monday.
Assistant City Solicitor John f.
Lynn read to the court a telegram
from the young woman. whose home
is in Philadelphia. stating that she
was confined TO her bed from injuries
following kicks In the stomach by the
accused. and that her physician in
formed her she would no. be able 10
appear in court here until Monday
morning
According to the police Thomas
may be called upon to face a Fed
eral prosecution on a charge of yio-
lating the Mann white slave act
growing out of this case
Thomas was held under $500 bail
Evening journal., 1917-06-15
RED CROSS THIRTY-FIVE
FEET BICH STANDS FORTH

What is probably the largest Red
Cross sign ever displayed is being
erected today on the south side OF the
old County Building. at Tenth and
Market streets. II will cover half Of
the building from the ground TO the
root and carries a message that
should appeal TO every heart.
The Red Cross, blue lettering and
white background. embody a very
striking use OF the national colors.
The cross itself measures IS feet.
The sign over all is &C feet wide and
about 90 feet high.
When the campaign for 100000
opens on Monday the sign Will be
illuminated by electric lights and
will keep constantly before the hui
manitarians Of Delaware the great
work which the Red Cross has under
taken TO do.
The well-known clock dial, which
will register the contributions OF each
day. will be brought into use again
and will occupy a prominent place
on the lawn near the sign.
Evening journal., 1917-06-15
Shoe merchants ENJOY
VISIT TO coward ". PYLE

A party of Wilmington shoe mer'
chants and some OF their guests yes
terday took an automobile trip TO
Wenonah. \. j., where they spent the
day as guests of Edward W. Pyle OF
the Edward W. Pyle Company, at his
summer home. Mr.. Pyle has beau
tiful place OF about thirty-hve acres
the bungalow being on a hill over
looking a lake OF twenty acres.
The party went on the 2 O'Clock
boat to Pennsgrove. The party was
gotten I'D by members Of the VIII
mington Retail Shoe Dealers Associa-
ton. A delightful social time was
had. and Mr.. and Mrs. Pyle enter
tanned the party at dinner late In the
day.
While the storm interfered some
what with Mr.. Pyle's plans for boa
races and athletic events, there were
card tournaments and other diver
sions on the porch for the entertain
ment OF all.
Those in the party were MT. ah'
Mrs Edward w. Pyle, Mr.. and Mrs
Fdward Cheer. Miss Dorothy Cheer
Master Homer Cheer. G. 7. Sauter
clarence J. Pyle. Morris Levy. +. W
Henvis. Talbot Parthmore, Mr. an'
Mrs Martin e. Keogh, Miss Florenc,,
Peahn. Miss Ida L. Baldwin. August
SchoeU. Abram Bachrach. Morris )
Greenspan. Milton Bendheim Lewis
Baer. Ben. Levy. John Devils. Gar
ence Walker, John w. Loud ana D. Il
Davis.
Evening journal., 1917-06-15
NO SATISFACTION FOR BILL.

After much testimony in Municipal
Court this morning. when Samuel
Slovin was arraigned on charges OF
assault and battery upon William
Tlnsman, a county constable, and with
resisting an officer. the court dismiss
ed Slovln. because there was no evil
dence 10 show that Tinsman was max
ing a lawful arrest when the trouble
occurred.
Constable Tinsman testified that
while both were making deposits AZ
the Delaware Trust Company, he IN
formed the teller that he had ar
rested slovin on charge OF snort
Weighing a customer. and that th men
Slovin attacked him, punching ms
face. 49,
The court dismissed both cases or
the ground that man had perle0'
right 10 resist illegal arrest
Evening journal., 1917-06-15
THREATEN STRIKES IN
EASTERN SHIPYARDS
III Nd unlted Press.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. June 15-Threats
OF a strike IN eastern shipyards un'
less the closed shop is inaugurated
were reported TO Chairman Denman
and General Cocktails Of the United
States Shipping Board at a meeting
they held here today with shipbuild-
ers from all parts OF the country.
To limitations that the shipyard
owners would like the government to
handle the labor unions with the mail
ed fist Of war. Denman replied en-
phatically:
Il think ,r would be q sin for us
to start labor controversy In Con
gress At this tine
Denmg1 also made It clear to the
forty shipbuilders in attendance that
the government at present has no in
tention of operating merchant YES
sells.
Evening journal., 1917-06-15
ANGLERS warn About Law:
TO COMPETE FOR Prizes

The Delaware Anglers and Gunuers
Association held its monthly meeting
last evening, which was well attehu
cd The topic OF interest to all anglers
taken M was in regard to taking hsh
under size for which there have oeeh
a number of arrests and convlcuons re-
Gently. The Delaware Anglers ana
Cunners Association wishes TO warn
ali anglers not to take any large
mouth bass under S inches In length.
nike under 10 inches. crappies, calico
bass and strawberry bass under )
inches. trout or weak hsh under ~
inches. .-..-'.'
Tho association has been request
ed by the me warden, 10 inform us
members the anglers Of the state
that these laws will be rigidiy eniore-
ed. Having any of these hsh IN one
possession is evidence enough lot
c-Qviction The association VIII IN
next few days mail a copy OF the
nsn and game laws to all OF its mem
bers with the amendments made by
the last Legislature.
The association is offering TO It's
members the following prizes;
For the largest large mouth bass
caught by hook and line or casting;
First prize. S5.75 Kinghsher four-sec,
ton. 4-inch steel casting rod; second
prize, for the second largest bass
caught, a $3.50 Pennell satin-hnish
casting reel.
For the largest pike caught: FIRST
prize. Sc take-apart casting reel;
second price. $3.50 Regal fishing
tackle box.
The contest is TO close December l.
Prizes are on exhibition at Bottom
laws. Seventh and Orange streets.
Evening journal., 1917-06-15
WILMINGTON PENNSY
after meadows SCALP

What promises to be one OF the
best ball games Of the season viii
take place tomorrow afternoon when
the Wilmington team Of the p r. r.
Motive Power League lines up against
the strong Meadows team, Of Jersey
City.
Interest in this game is intense.
because a victory for the local team
will place them up in front. Meadows
is tie with Trenton for the lead. and
Manager Charlie" wintrup ia con-
iident that his team can trim them.
The Wilmington team has been great
ly strengthen by the addition OF
Jimmy" Mayhart, of New Castle and
Brownson fame. and Herbert Rooney,
star left handler from the South
ern League
Wilmington defeated the strong
Philadelphia club last Saturday, and
az the present gait the club is going,
promises to hand Meadows a big sur
prise tomorrow afternoon.
The game will be played on the p.
I b. g. w Athletic Association grounds,
Second and Church streets, and the
admission fee is 10 cents TO anyone
except members Of the Athletic As
ISOLATION and women who are ad-
mitted free.
! The Meadows club is composed OF
! several professional ball players. but
the local team has been practicing
hard all week for this game and with
their best lineup In the field promises
to knock the Meadows club out OF
first place.
All In all Il ought TO be some ball
| game
Evening journal., 1917-06-15
As".r The Evening Journal Circulation"
.BALFEDS DROP SUIT
AGAINST ORGANIZED BALL

By Tic United Press.
PHILADELPHIA. June 15--The suit
brought by the owners Of the defunct
Baltimore Federal League club against
organized baseball was dropped today
in the district court.
Presage Of this action came yester-
day when the plaintiffs suddenly rest
ed their case. Today the Federals
said they wished TO so no further M
the matter They had charged that or
ganized baseball was a trust and act
ing as such had strangled the Fed
cral League and then failed 10 recon-
ponse Baltimore when the peace pact
was made. Damages of 100000 were
asked