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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
A Student Of Human Nature.

"Did you see the boss?"
mo-" replied the messenger; 'but ]
saw a Teller that's tendin' office fur
him."
How do you know he wasn't the
boss?"
mo real boss would take chance
on bein' as fresh as that guy was"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
Survival of the Fittest.

Hart Schaffner-I sure hope the
tailor gives me fit.
Stein Block-Never mind. You'll
probably have one II he doesn't
From Chaparral.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger If you
darken your ugly. grizzly. gray hairs BY
using La Creole" Hair Dressing. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Cen
eral Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. It acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. so cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

"Popw
"Yes, my son."
"My schoolteacher isn't married, Is
she?"
"No, I believe not, my boy"
"What makes her so cross, then,
p?"-Yonkers Statesman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
PROMPT RELIEF

can be found in cases of Colds, Coughs,
La Grippe and Headaches by using
Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Does not
affect the head or stomach. Buy your
winters supply now. Price 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
Estimating the Breakaqe.

"You won't have to take the pledge
any more, when prohibition prevails
That's right. And l have no doubt
1t is rather more difficult to break a
law than it is to break pledge"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
In Peru the woman who has to earn
her living is looked down upon.

Dr.. PieYes's Favor;.c Prescription make.
weak women strong, sick women well, no
alcohol. Sold in tablets or liquid.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
Adaue Revised.

He-Absence makes the heart grow
fonder-
She-No; presents.-Tiger.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

A rich rascal writes: 81 have five
brothers and only four of them say
unkind things about me. / never have
lent any money to the flfth."-Claude
Callan in the Fort Worth Star-Tele-
gram.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
No Denial.

"You spend money like water!"
"My friend" replied Mr.. Dustin
Stax. IF you will look over the rec
ords Of my big corporations, you win
find that most Of 1t really is water"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
His Chance,

Sparks-This Is world of change.
Sponge-Yes; and, by the way,
have you any with your"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
Relative Ridness.

1t is not the man who wears the
biggest hat who has the biggest head,
nor the man who uses the longest
words who has the largest brain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

Only One "BRoMo oU1NnIE"
BR0Mo QUININR. Look for signature of n. w.
GROVE Cures Cold In One Day. &c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Torturse
but who wants to be Spartan? Take
'Femenina" for all female disorders.
Price soc and $1.OO.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

The average wages of plumbers
throughout the country is IS for an
eight-hour day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

Since 1901 the Australian public
debt has increased 100 per cent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills contain
nothing but vegetable ingredients which act
gently as tonic and purgative by stimu-
lation and not by Irritation. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
DON'T GAMBLE

that your hearts all right. Make
sure. Take "Renovine"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price soc and $1.00.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

1t is said that the famous Thousand
and One Nights was written on the
Island of Java.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

In Chile teaching has attracted ma
tive women.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

Gold is good In its place; but Low
ing. brave, patriotic men are better
than gold."-Lincoln.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

Bombs and mortars We're invented
in the year 1910.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

For speedy and effective action Or. Peery's
dead Shot has no equal. One dose only
will clean out Worms or Tapeworm In few
hours. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

There are no chorus men in Lon
don musical shows this season.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

One trouble with sowing wild oats
is that you don't find time to get the
yest of the crops In.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

1t Is reported that large number
of Russians are about to COLOMBO in
South America.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
AVOID A DOCTORS BILL

on the first of the month by taking
now bottle Of Mansfield Cough Bal
sam for that hacking, hollow cough.
Price Csc and 50c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

A 100000 knitting mill In Florida
Is owned by negroes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02
DANGEROUS. CA[OME[
IS SELDOM SOLD NOW

Came Saaes! Makes You Sick and You Lose Days -Dodons
Liver Tone Acts Better Than CaIome and Is Harmless for
Men. Women, Chiden-Read Guarantee!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

Memphis.-William H. Taylor, dep
uty sheriff, died at St. Joseph's hos.
pital from pistol wound in the head.
The shot was fired by B. Browning, 81
years old, florist. Browning is lock.
ed up at the central police station on
a charge OF murder. Jealousy over a
young wife, police say, is responsible
for the killing of the officer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-02

Nashville-A Dunlap special says
that verdict of acqrittal was re-
turned there in a so-called ''nightrider'
case In which six defendants were
charged with whipping Robert King
and a Mrs. Dennis in Sequachie coun-
ty in September, 1914.
Knoxville.-A white woman was
found in the mountains near Middles-
boro almost frozen to death. She later
died, but before expiring stated that
she had been In the habit of living in
the open the year around and that she
had never expected to succumb TO cold.
Injuries failed to reveal her identity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15
Y0u &c cordiay I10iLed To Ths EoraI EaL Shouting

In The Center Of
Broadwog
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-15
Exquisite Millinery

We are showing this season far the largest and most
varied millinery stock that it has been pleasure
to open to thew of Fargo Moorhead and vicinity
All Of the predominatng creations have been gathered
for your inspections including very wide range of Styles
priced to meet your approval
The Pulaskian., 1917-09-21

McCracken was formerly Methodist
 Mrs. Jas. Brown entertained Sunday afternoon in honor of her daughter Madolyn, celebrating her sixth pirln' day. Games were enjoyed, then rs- treatments were served, bananas, lce cream and candy. Those present were. Paul, Monroe, Luther. Allen and Su' sic Dixon, John and Kathleen Miliei' Mildred and Marian McClain. EVeii' one. had an enjoyable time
 Mrs. Sam Hartwick, mother of Mis- Walter Wilson, died Tuesday nighe September F, at the home of her son' R. Hartwick of Little Rock. Her pous was sent to Atkins for burial.
 MT. and Mrs. A. w. Brown ana sois Bedford, called at Mrs. R. Hart"ieN ' last Wednesday evening.
 Dr. Alonzo Monk and wife oI Lle.s Rock were dinner guests at J M' DAN on's last Tuesday
 Rev and Mrs. Frank Scotl WI guests of MT. and Mrs. J. M. DlAos' this week.
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 School began Monday with Miss Harris of Bauxite as teacher.
 John Arnold will attend the Univer- sity of Illinois this year.
 Mrs Hattie May Jones is taking piano and voice at Mt. St. Mary's Aca- demy
 Mrs. E. A. Beadle and Miss Mar guerite Jones were city shoppers Mon- day.
 Mrs N B. Cunningham of Little Rock entertained Friday night in honor of the second wedding anniver- sary of Dr. and Mrs. H. c. Lewis.
 T. J. Haroldson of Oklahoma is the guest of L c. Myers and family.
 R. E. Myers has purchased Ford.
 Mrs. H. c. Lewis called on Mrs J. D. Jones, Mrs. I. c. Myers and Mrs. c. G. Myers Monday.
 Mrs. Mary Mann of Argenta was the guest of relatives last week.
 Mrs. Sparrow of Searcy has return ed home after visit with her cousin, Mrs l. c. Myers.
 Miss Minnie T. Allen and Lucy Larr were the guests of Mrs. H. c. Lewis Tuesday.
 The Ladies Aid of the Farmers Club will meet with Mrs. ]. D. Jones Thursday, September 20, at 2 D. m. All members are requested to be present as a delegate is to be elected to the Pulaski County Community Club, which will meet September 27 in Little Rock.
 T. J Haroldson and children, Myr- tie and Ellis, have returned from Conway, where they visited relatives.
 Mir. H. A. Sheridan has returned from Benton.
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Some cotton is being picked.
 Fred Holiday and wife and Chas. Clay drove to Roland last Sunday to attend baptizing.
 Y. A Ball and Ben Sticky were called to Little Rock Tuesday to go before the local board to be examined for the Army.
 The protracted meeting began here Monday night and everybody is pray ing for good meeting.
 Miss Josie Daniels of Cross Roads and Miss Louise Ault called on MT. and Mrs. G. E. Parish Sunday.
 The dipping vat has been blessing to the range cattle this year They look fat and fine.
 Geo. Mcdonald has his new rest dence near completion and has nov ed in.
 Somebody took home with them or killed a very fine collie dog that be- longed to Gran Parish. He will an- swer to the name of Mutt.
The Pulaskian., 1917-09-21

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 Mss Mamie Turner left Saturday for Argenta. where she will teacher in Riverside school.
 Miss Helene Beals called on Miss Nell Sanders Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Ethel NeeI began her third year as principal of Mabelvale High School.
 Bolon Turner has returned to Fay ettexille to resume his studies in the University of Arkansas.
 Mrs Heller ST. has returned home after an extended visit with her daugh- ter at Van Buren.
 The Merry Maids and Matrons en- tertained their families and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Fur ner last Thursday evening. delight fu1 program was rendered. after which plenty of cake and ice cream were served.
 Fannie Lyle visited home folks Sun day
 Mr and Mrs Richardson and chill dren and Misses Burma and Argie Turner motored to the Robinson plan- tation Saturday Clifford
The Pulaskian., 1917-09-21

Dr. seheney was called to see Bryan Go0dson Tuesday.
 Robert Rowland and son. Emanuel. of Little Rock called on S. v. Heard Tuesday.
 Cayanangh Heard made a business trfD io Little Rock Wednesday
 There is 2 young man in our vicin- atv Rho has car. who says all that is h his way is the wire fences.
 Gas Harrison says he don't know which is the most wearisome. water melon thieves or prospective son-in- laws
 You boys can talk aboat the pret- tiest flowers. the ones you like the best. but John Ault says that violet is his favorite. and the largest one he ever saw weighed f25 pounds.
 S. W. Heard was a dinner guest Of ( Harrison Wednesday.
 Ben Stickley of Big sIaumelle and the Pea Ridge Pod man called at T L. Oglesby's' Tuesday.
 Math GOodson and family of Fern dale and Miss Y. Goodson of this place are spending a few days on Big MaH- meHe fishing.
 Grandma Beard. Mrs. R. CrolIey and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pope visited a Mrs Josie Oglesby's Thursday
 Miss Elmer Meyer left Friday for RusselIviIle. where she will attend col lege.
 Miss Bessie Meyer is in Little Rock having some dental work done.
 Mrs s. " Heard returned Friday from visiting in Little Rock
 Gas Harrison and Tom Oglesby have been in the well business this week
 j. A. McHughes and family of Fern dale are visiting J. A. Goodson this week
 Miss Kate and Edna Hufstutler visited Mrs Matte Harrison satur day
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 Sister Page will be with us again Sunday, September g.
 Miss Clara Johnson Of Pinnacle was the guest of Miss Cassie Cook Satur- day and Sunday.
 Archie Couch spent the weekend in Little Rock
 Misses Lelah and Elsie Vernia of Little Rock were out to see home folks Sunday and Monday.
 Mrs T. A. Couch and little daugh- ter, Ruth. were the guests of Mrs. A. c. Cook Sunday.
 Master Herbert White was the sup per guest of Master Roy vernia Sun- day.
 Those on the sick list this week are: Mrs. A. Wawak, D. A. Mills, M. E. Vernia, Oscar Davis and little Zed White.
 Miss Betty Brinkley returned home last week, after a several days visit with friends in Little Rock
 Mrs. Horsey and Mrs. Rhyle of Pinnacle visited their mother, Mrs Browning, last week.
 Miss Callie Grimmett is visiting friends below Little Rock this week.
 Adele.
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 Mrs J F. Wallace and grandchil- dren. MaIissa' and Chester Morris. vis- ted friends and relatives in Little Rock last week
 ME and afrs. II. M- Rector and chil- dren motored to Nayfower Friday.
 Dave T4iggs spent the weekend with. home folks near Conway
 BIT and Mrs Otis De Caulp are On the sick list
 VII Shannon and Ed Linn made 3 business trfp 10 Little Rock Saturday.
 Tom Grogan was in Marche Sunday afternoon.
 V p. Simpson and son, Judd. ac- eompanied by Don Garrett and Archie York Of Conway. have returned from 2 motor trip to Texas. They report only 3 few slight accidents. They ran. over two COWS. killed a dog and wore the eogs out of both front wheels.
 Mrs. F. |. Wilder spent Sunday with Mrs. Nellie DeCauIp near Marche.
 Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Jake spen- cer. 2 son.
 Clarence ana R. T. Wilder were guests Of William Shannon Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. (. Wilder and baby Of Pinnacle were weekend visitors here.
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 MT. and Mrs. L. w. Goodson visited J. L. Pope and family Sunday.
 Dr. c. M. Brook and H. P. Clay of Roland called at T. l.. Oglesbys Sun day
 S. W. Heard visited T. L. Oglesby Saturday night
 W. A. Cook and family spent Sun day with c. c. Bell and family.
 MT. Huffstutler and family attended the baptizing at Little Maumelle Sun day.
 Lee Ball and Miss Mila Oglesby re- turned to their homes in Little Rock Sunday.
 John Naples visited home folks Sun day
 W, D. Belt was dinner guest at Tom Oglesby's Monday.
 Grandma Beard and J. L. Pope and wife made a trip to Little Rock Mon day.
 Mrs. c. Harrison and Violet Good son spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Josie Oglesby. helping her quilt.
The Pulaskian., 1917-09-21

MT. and Mrs. Math Goodson and MT. Macintosh from Ferndale, MT. Bryan Goodson and Miss Violet Goodson of North Point attended church at Mar tindale Monday night.
 MT. and Mrs. Chas. Bolton of Little Rock visited Mrs. Ault Saturday.
 Mrs. Guy Gordon and daughter of Worthen Wildwood visited Mrs. Hat tie k. Ault Sunday.
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Mrs. Dibrell Zuber has been ser lously i'll for several days and is only slightly improved.
 School opened Monday morning. Many visitors were present for chapel exercise. Miss Winnie Bunch and Miss Myrtle Rainey are the teachers.
 MT. and Mrs. A. w Brown and son, Bedford, were dinner guests of Rev. Johnston and family Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Neal McCracken join ed the Baptist Church Sunday. Mrs,
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 L. T. Hollingsworth of Memphis visited his cousin. Mrs. Lula Corder last week.
 s. P. and Crum Corder motored to Bonneville Sanitarium Saturday to visit Mrs. s. P. Corder
 The singing at MT. Browns Sunday night was enjoyed by all.
 Fred Brown Of Argenta visited home folks Saturday night.
 Elder J. P. and W E. Corder, who have been holding protracted meet ings at Balls Chapel and New Hope returned Sunday
 Mrs. Ollie Lyons of Argenta visit. ed relatives here Saturday and Sun day
 Mr. Graham and family of Cabot vis- tied relatives at this place Sunday.
 The little son of MT. Elma Sweanv is on the sick list.
 Roy Corder has been sick all this week.
 Mrs. Corbit, who has been visiting in Little Rock returned to her home Tuesday.
 Mrs. Julia Corder and children are visiting relatives in Argenta. Bob.
The Pulaskian., 1917-09-21
rRom ALL OVER THe COUNTY.

rRom ALL OVER THe COUNTY.
 tContinued from Page 5-1 were: Mr. and Mrs. Mainard. Mrs KInkead and son, Ewing, Jr.
 Mrs. Cotton spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Wilson
 Master Paul King Of Pinnacle was ln Natural Steps Monday on business. Alberta Dunn spent Sunday with Flora Cotton.
 The Ladies Aid has been very busy quilting the past week
The Pulaskian., 1917-09-21

4 eountFyman told me he could not lake The Pulaskian because t took every cent he could rake and scrape together to buy food No wonder! saw three dogs in his yard and l do not know hoy many more were out of sight
 When the war started f1e Germans at once began fo quit feeding their dogs on food human being could eat. Dua instead began to feed their dogs to themselves There is q dog ques- ton ln the United States. Yea, verify there is dog question even in Ark ansaa.
 Little Rock food conservators lthe talking kind) can render great service to their cause if they will deposit ' cents with the IHter-cify car conduc- for. get [ transfer to the Main street car line ride to Che end, get of. turn to the right at first street crossing, then to left at next street. then to right, tten to left again. and walk uH- til they come to the cleared and drained cypress swamp; there they will find enough idle land 10 raise enough Vegetables 10 feed all Argenta and Little Rock: then take this gen tie hint and plant and raise a garden between the gtumpg Later you can buy cheap driven pump, drive 1t in- to the ground and irrigate your gar den when the great drouth comes.
 Saturday morning missed the train 70 HabeIYale so ] started out lettering along the Hot Springs road until saw q runabout coming with only one man in it, when I gave the sign of | Yellow Dog in distress fl am q mem Der Of the society of Yellow Dogs1 he stopped his car for me He was ]. (. Frazer. of the VossBarbee Manu. facnring Company, manufacturers Of saddIery, tents, awnings and auto ac cessories. In little while we were at Rcd Gates road house, the line or Saline county. I could tell where the line was by the change in the road. Charlie Bragg, Of the claim depart ment of the Iron Mountain Railroad has just finished nice new six-room bungalow here which he was prepar- ing 10 move into the following Mon day.
 Fourche creek has q large steel bridge across it here. It is very pret- ty and speeds along playfulIy over the rocks.
 A mile nearer Little Rock MT. Ro- senkranz had his little boy and girl to show me the way through his lots to a foot log across it. It was a broad, deep stream there and the cy- press log l crossed on was three and one-half feet in diameter. He has the chiIls. A more valuable asset 10 him was a patch of burr clover It was about twelve inches high and looked like it would be only few days until it will be ready to cut. If others can grow it as well as he does it is cer- tainIy the crop for Pulaski county.
 l was very much surprised to find so large village at Alexander. Once there was large mill here When it closed down many of the whites sold their homes to colored people and left. There are two large section gangs on the railroad here, working colored crews, which is about all the public work The town is in one of the nu- merous corners of Pulaski county and