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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07

The average net profit per COW was
nearly $500 more than the second
year than it was the first year, and
more than twice as much the fourth
year as it was the first, even tho
the feed cost was almost double. Sim
liar results have been obtained in 9th.
er states. In Tennessee these associa-
tious have proven of wonderful value
to the members. One man made $6131
more net profit from his herd of 20
cows in March than he made in Veb-
ruary as result of being a member.
This is only one Of many examples we
have which show that it pays. We
have never heard of man losing
money by joining. One man writes:
Il would pay $3.50 per COW per year
II necessary to belong to an associa.
tion." We have number of other tes-
timonials as good.
The cow-testing association has
been the forerunner of all really suc-
cessful dairy farming communities the
country over. 1t is the most effective
method of putting the dairy business
on a profitable, business basis thru
organized effort. Progressive dairy
men welcome the opportunity of, join
ing testing association.--C. A. Hut.
ton, Division of Extension, University
of Tennessee, Knoxville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07

the western fronts, that won't be
very long.
We are asked in our letters from
home very often, when do you all
think you will cross over?" ] suppose
no one can answer this, but | have
heard from very good authority that
it is expected that we will take our
trip about February or April, unless
considerable changes are made;
though | can't believe we will have
very much to do after we get there.
Our training is not very hard and
we are learning it very rapidly. We
are learning the company movements,
bomb throwing, and how to fire On
the enemy in. the trenches. We take
great deal of physical, exercise be-
sides the different games we are
compelled to play.
am in hopes that our services will
not be needed across the water, but
every soldier should be proud of the
training that they are getting, for
they will be much better men physi-
cally after it is over.
don't want to worry the readers,
so | guess | had better close.
| In conclusion | will say to all who
have sons, brothers. "sweethearts"
and husbands in camps not to worry,
for am sure they are all making it
fine.
Below ! will give you one verse Of
our camp song, which | think is full
Of truth:
Goodbye Broadway, hello France,
We're ten million strong!
Goodbye sweethearts, wives and moth
ers,
1t won't take us long.
Don't you worry while we're there;
It's for you we're fighting too;
SO goodbye broadway, hello Francel
We're going to pay our debt to you.'" !"
| PRIVATE HoRRY S. BRoWDER.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07

1t is reasonably certain that the
Germans plan to make a death
effort now on hand to break the
French line, and drive back the
English from points they gained
two weeks ago. They fully un-
derstand that the Allies with an
army of Americans, expect to
make the final big effort next
summer. If they cannot now de-
feat the Allies in advance of the
combined forces next summer
they are hopelessly defeated.
Hence the struggle is pow on.
The battles now waging are at a
fearful sacrifice of men. The
assaulting Germans in solid for
nation are suffering untold
slaughter. Doubtless they will
drive the English forces back at
some points, but that they will not
be able to break the strong line is
the belief of army experts. Do
ing so will only prolong the war,
but not change final results. 1t
is clear the Central forces do not
wish to meet our valiant army in
final battle array. We have to
win at all costs, and the greater
the effort now the sooner the
victory.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
For Sale or Exchange

In north Corinth where property is
valuable, | own a two-story house
with seven rooms, hall and porches,
on lot 150x30O feet. A good home
for a family desiring to move to a
town Of schools and churches, to go
into business. or get employment. l
have purchased farm and will take
first payment or all in stock, corn,
hay, wagon, implements. etc, or sell
on most any terms. Address
W. D. BASS,
2tpd Corinth, Miss.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
A Soldier Boy in Camp Sewer

Dear Readers Of the McNairy County
Independent:
Just a few words about military
life. | was one of the select men for
service in defense Of our country.
responded promptly to the call with
good intention of doing my bit.
/ reached Camp Gordon on Oct. 4,
where | remained for about two
weeks. then came to Camp Sewer
where1 am now. like the army
fne-lots better than | thought
would. We have strict rules and
regulations, and soldier must always
remember that he has to obey them
and sanitation is supreme.
! have fine captain and lieuten
ants. We sure do have some timt
drilling. You out to see US and heal
our Tenn. Band" play Dixie"
| belong TO the machine gun com
pany, of which | am proud, for | cal
NOW the Germans as fast as the,
come.
have had better health since ",
been in the army than | ever had
have gained Is pounds in weight.
We have plenty Of amusement here
There is a piano and victrola at ever
Y. NJ. G. A.; also have plenty of pic
ture shows and speakings; so there
nothing especially to worry about
Boys, come on and join the color
and help US lay the Kaiser low an,
forever doom him. We are goin,
across the ocean to win this war AM
by the help of the Lord we will win
| am expecting to go to France, an
| am ready to appear at the call.
don't consider my life any better tina
anyone else. Boys, be men; come o
and help US win the victory. | LEI
my loved ones at home and man
friends, to play my part in the caus
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
Nashville, Tenn.
Novamher 20 |.

November 30, 1917.
Local and District Boards and All
Newspapers:
Please give broadcast and most ex-
teusive and continuous possible pub
lic,ty to all registrants who may have
changed their places of abode and
post Office address, to communicate
Immediately with taeir local boards
where they are registered and fur
nish their present addresses so that
ouestionnaires which will begin to be
mailed December 18th will reach
such registrants without delay.
Registrars are bound by law to
keen themselves advised of all pro-
ceedinps in respect to them, and fa'l,
ure to do SO may resalt in their los
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
The Hicks 1918 Almanac

For more than twenty-five years
the Hicks Almanac has had world
wide reputation. The 1918 Almanac
has been prepared by Irl R. Hicks Jr.,
assisted by Rev. ]. B. Noyes, for
many years the assistant editor asso-
ciated with Rev. Irl R Hicks. Big
ger, brighter. better than ever is a
concise description of the 1918 Al.
manac. It is now ready and is sold
as before for 35c postpaid. Worl
and Works is the name Of the month
ly family magazine founded by Rev
Irl Hicks. The subscription price is
$l.O0 year, including copy of The
Hicks Almanac to the subscriber
Send 5 cents for sample copy.
Write
Word AND Works PUBLISHING Co
340l Franklin Ave-. st. Louis, Mo.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
The Youths Companion
Calendar For 1918

The Youths Companion Practical
Home Calendar combines the beautiful
with the useful. 1t is especially
sought for BY busy people. because it
gi7es at one glance rot only the days
of the current month, but those of
the month preceding and the month
following, all on one leaf. At the
same time the calender is decor lative
in design and suitable for a place in
the best room in the house. 1t is
given to all readers of The Youths
Companion who have paid their sub
scriptions for 1918.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07

Of my country and Liberty, but | am
going to return in the bye and bye to
my home and friends.
About Thanksgiving: we had one
Of the best dinners | ever saw; would
take some time and space t. mention
what we had. Uncle Sam" never
forgets his soldier boys. He is the
best person ever worked for.
We are expecting a grand time
Xmas. All of you come over and
help us enjoy it. We sure will show
you time.
Well, I'll not worry you any longer.
I'll get ready for inspection, of which
we have one every week.
Yours in hopes,
ISAAC CLARENCE WEAVER.
M. g. Co.. lit Inf,
Camp Sewer. Greenviils. S. G.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
WISE USE OF MONEY

The Federal Farm Loan Act Is being
beneficial to Tennessee farmers in that
it is encouraging them, and providing
the means as well, to use more capital.
The fact that they have to combine in
order to get it, and that they have to
present q definite plan of action to
those from whom they secure the
funds, and the further fact that their
investments and the wisdom of the
undertaking will be censored or at
least discussed ty number of farm
ers as we'll as business men, will tend
to bring careful investments for pro.
ductive purposes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
Death of Capt. W. E. Stainback

Capt. W. E. Stainback died Sunday
morning at his boarding house home
at 1876 Court Ave-, Memphis.
His health had been impaired for
several years, and for over year be
has been confined to his room and
bed.
The deceased was born and raised
a. Somerville, and has since his SER
vice in the war as Confederate SOL
der, been engaged in business as a
cotton buyer and travelling salesman
He was married at Purdy, Tenn, to
Mrs. Maggie Pharr Riggs in the early
8Os.
He was a man whose friends were
numbered by his acquaintance.
With a big heart and open purse, he
never passed the unfortunate without
administering to their wants. This
genial nature and openheartedness
characterized him through life. He
never dropped thorns in the pathway
of any.
He patiently suffered for a long
time, and the constant ministrations
Of bis wife endeared her to all who
knew her sacrifices.
To the surptiae Of all, he requested
months before his departure, to be
buried at Selmer, when his parents,
former wife and one daughter rest in
Somerville. He said he like McNairy
people, which prompted his desire to
be buried here. His remains were
/, brought here Tuesday evening by his
son, W. e Stsinback, Jr., Of Mem
his.
The funeral was held Wednesday
evening in the Presbyterian cburcn,
conducted by Ravs. ]. W. Wallace
and ]. b. Maxeeon. who made most
appropriate talks Of the deceased,
whom they had known for a number
Of years. Revs. Newsome and Cham
bers, the two new Methodist preach
ers, were present and made nice talks
Louis Adams made short talk
]. w. Prather closed with one Of bis
forceful talks, which was fnll Of ad.
monition to the living.
lnterment was had at Oak Hill
cemetery. A profusion Of flowers
came from friends in Memphis ant
elsewhere. which entirely banked TN
casket. The attendance at tn
church and grave we're large, consid
ering the short notice Of the hou
for the services.
He leaves wife and three grow
sons and two daughters and one sis
ter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
TEN THOUSAND
STENOGRAPHERS
Wanted by the Government

Special to the Independent.
Nashvillef Tenn, November 6,l9l7.
Hon John A. McIlhenny. President
of the Civil-Service Commission,
Washington, D. c., recently wrote to
Draughon's College. Nashville. urging
that College to help the United States
Government to secure more stenog-
raphers, both men and women, the
Cnvernmeat now being in need of
ten thou.and stenographers and many
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
WHEN COWS ARE
KEPT FOR PROFIT
Cooperative Cow-testing Asso-
Citations Show Where Farm
ers are Losing Money
FEED ONLY COWS THAT PAY
Many Tennessee Farmers Have Found
That Membership In An Association
Has Brought In Much More Money
Than They Spent For It.

A cow,testing association is an or
ganization of about 26 dairy farmers
who agree to club together and en-
ploy man to visit their herds once
a month foS the purpose of keeping
records of milk and butterfat produc-
tion, together with the cost of feed
consumed, and the net profit made by
each COW. The object is that the un-
profitable cows may be found and dis
posed of, the good ones fed better.
and more dollars made from the
herds.
The cost is trifle compared with
the returns. In Iowa, where associa-
tions have been in operation for sew
eral years, the following results were
obtained:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
State of Ohio, City of Toledo.


is senior partner of the Arm of f. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business In the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day Of Decem-
ber. A. d. 1886. a. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
book-keepers ia salaries ranging from

book-keepers ia salaries ranging from
one thousand dollars to twelve hun
dred dollars to begin on.
In this letter, Mr.. McIlhenny urges
young men and young women who
are not trained for Government Office
positions to begin now to take the
necessary training, as the prospect is
that the demand will continue indeh-
nitely.
Draughon's Nashville College is
now receiving from business men
more than one hundred calls month
for bookkeepers and stenographers.
To show it's patriotism. Draughon's
Nashville College is offering special
terms to all who desire to prepare,
college orNby mail, for these good
positions.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07

ing right to claim exemption or dis
charge.
Newspapers are requested to give
this warning broad and continuous
publication from this time until the
process Of mailing Questionnaires has
been accomplished.
TOM G. RYE,
Governor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
No. 666

This 10 prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or CHlLLS 4 FEVER.
Five or SIX doses will break any case, sad
u taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
CslomeI and does not eripe O. sicken. 2se
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
RJE3DNIY-T tbs M

VIII cure Rheumatism, Neu-
ralsia, Headaches, Cramps, Coils
Sprains, Brui-es, Gaia, Burns. Old
Sores. letter, Rine-Wornl. Ec-
zenia, etc. Antiseptio Arodyne,
used internally or externally. 25c
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-07
From Horny Browder

Co. B. 317th M. G Bat,
Camp Jackson, S. G.,
Nov. 25, 1917.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
SECOND ATTEMPT I ID COMMIT
 SUICIDE

At an early hour this morning H. Duncan, a colored man, who is better known as Happy" attempted to com init suicide, and is at present in the Cordova general hospital, and his con- dition is serious. Happy" jumped from the railing on Water Street to the ravine below. d distance of about thirty-five feet, and landed on a pile of rocks. His hip was broken and he received internal injuries. the extent of which have not as yet been deter mined.
 This is the second attempt that Happy" has made on his life this week. On Tuesday he started to cut his throat, but as the operation proved painful, he decided to stab himself in the heart, but the wound inflicted was not deep one, and upon the sight of blood, abandoned his plans and head ed for a doctor. He has been in a morose state for some time past, and frequently threatened to end his troubles on this earth. Just how well he succeeded this morning will not be known for a couple of days.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
BARON PRAISES RED CROSS
 WORKERS
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON. Oct. IS. - "Ameri- can Red Cross workers in the little strip of Belgium still held from Ger man clutches are constantly under shell fire. They are not thinking of winning medals - but of the good they can do," said Baron von der Moot de Moorsel, on a special mission from Belgium, during visit to Red Cross headquarters here.
 "I have seen personally many acts of heroism of the American Red Cross that have never came to the public knowledge" said Baron Moorsel. They are constantly under shell fire and in some sections of the Ypres sec tor within range. of the rapid fire guns. They are working for human ity not for personal honor"
 Urging the American woman to aid the Red Cross, Baron Moorsel said: Tt is the sacred duty of every Am erican woman to give every hour she can spare to the Red Cross. making bandages and other such labor as the local chapter directs"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
GOVT. MAY TAKE. OVER COAL
 MINES
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Oct. IS. - Follow ing a conference with President White of the United Mine Workers, regard ing the Illinois coal strike, a full ad- mission of the situation was made by Dr. Ha1 A. Garfield, government leaa a.d .tsssf, He warned the coal op- erators andp miners that where strike es occurred or are impending that the government would take charge of the coal production. Garfield appealed to the miners and operators to consider the national emergency and resume production. Fred w. Uppam, presi- dent of the largest coal company in Chicago, declared that the market would soon be paralyzed, as there is less than ten days supply of coal on hand and none is arriving.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
ENGLAND WOULD WELCOME
 SHERIFF FROM ARIZONA.

BISBEE, Ariz., Oct. IS. - Any time Harry Wheeler, sheriff of Cochise county, Ariz., who lined up 1900 mem bers of the l. w. w. and deported them from this city, gets tired of his job he can make a satisfactory con- nection at Cumberland county, Eng. land.
 Copies of newspapers, giving ac- counts of the I. w. w. affair in which Wheeler figured, have reached Eng, land, which has been having trouble recently with labor agitators.
 "We need a man like you" wrote an Englishman to Wheeler, and would welcome you with open arms"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
MEXICO EXP ORT I
 DUTIES ARE: FIXED
 
(By Associated Press)

MEXICO CITY, Oct. IS. - The ex- port duty on cowhides, either dry or fresh, has been placed at 25 per cent ad valorem, while the duties on the skins of mules, pigs, horses will be s centavos a kilo (2.20 pounds). The skins of alligators, crocodiles and liz, ards will be taxed 10 centavos kilo and the hides of deer and goats 20 per cent ad valorem. Guayule shrub, which produces rubber, is taxed per cent of the value of the rubber con- tained in it and rubber from the guayule plant must pay an export duty of 4 per cent ad valorem.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
TABLET WALLED IN ALL
 EDiFlCES STRUCK BY BOMBS.
(By Associated Press)

VENICE, Oct. IS. - In the square of St. Mark, where, in August of last year, an Austrian bomb fell only a few yards from the famous Basilica, a commemorative tablet has been put to record the attempt. Similar tab lets have been walled in all edifices struck by the enemy's airplanes.
 On the celebrated Albrizza palace. over which three bombs fell. forum ately without injuring it, one of these bombs has been fixed into the wall in the very spot where it struck with out exploding.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
BRITISH CONNECTS
 MAKE GOOD AS SOLDIERS.
(By United Press)

LONDON, Oct. IS. English con victs have made good as soldiers. Over 1000 have joined up' during the war. who had done time in prisons. jails and reform schools. About half are believed to have been killed. Among the total number there is a represen- tative sprinkling of honors - special mention, the Victoria cross and the distinguished conduct medal. Three received the Victoria cross, twenty were mentioned in dispatches and twenty-five received the distinguished conduct medal
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
SEARCHING FOR ANCIENT
 SPANISH CITY IN COLORADO.
(By United Press)

DENVER, Oct, IS. - Dr. Jesse Wal ter Fewkes, ethnologist of Smithson- ian Institution, is somewhere in southwestern Colorado" today search ing for the ruins of an ancient Span ish city, which writings of Spanish ex, plorers locate somewhere along the Dolores river, and which is believe to have become covered with sand during the past two centuries.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
UNCLE TOMS CABIN
 RAISES WAR FUNDS.

FL PASO, Texas, Oct. 18-An Un- cle Toms Cabin, made of rough parked lumber to resemble the old southern negros cabin before the war, was one of the unique booths at the recent Festival of the Allies which was held here to raise money for the Red Cross. The negro col ony of Fl Paso planned and installed the exhibits in the cabin, which in cluded work of the negro children in the public schools and relics of slav- cry days.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
NICK CARTER AND OLD KING
 BRADY ON CASULTY LIST
(By United Press)

DENVER, Oct. IS. - A canvas of Booksellers in Denver the very center of the romantic wild and 'woolly" shows that the kaiser has put the western brand of romance out of business. AS one dealer explained it, with the war sentiment sweeping the land young America has turned from Deadwood Dick, Old Broad Brim, King Brady and Nick Carter and demands hero pattenrned after the dashing aviation captain or the submarine commanders,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
TEXAS SCHOOL OF MINES
 ATTENDED BY 14 GIRLS.

FL PASO, Texas, Oct. 1S-Four- teen girls enrolled for work in the Texas School of Mines, which is a part of the University of Texas.
 These girls expect to take the com plete course. The enrolment of boys was 16. The school has a working mine in the Franklin Mountains near here for field experiment work by the students.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
LOYALTY IS SHOWN BY
 DOCTORS OF TEXAS.

FL PASO. Texas, Oct. 1S-Doctors who were too old to go to war are showing their patriotism in a practi- cal way here. They are taking charge of the cases and attending the pa- tients of the doctors who have join ed the colors. Half of the fees ob- tained from the absent physicians cases are deposited to the credit of the doctor away at war.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
U. S. STEEL CORPORATION
 BUILDING MODEL TOWN.
(By United Press)

WHITSBURG, Ky. Oct. IS. The United States Steel Corporation is building a model mining town in the mining district here. which it is ex- pected will have a population of 5,GCO by Christmas. The corporation re- gently acquired 10000 acres of coal land in the district, with which to supply its coke ovens with 10000 tons of coal daily.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
JAP CONSULATES ESTABL|SHED|N
 ARGENTINE <
iBy Associated Press

TOXIC, Oct. IS. - Japan Is plan ming to establish a legation at Beunos Aires on account of the increasing Japanese interests there. Argentine affairs are now handled by the lega-- ton at Chili. -i, --.--s :
 Also, in view Of the growth of Jap ans trade with South America, it is likely that several new Japanese con sulates will be established.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
PERSHING IN GERMANY

SANDUSKY, Ohio, Oct IS. - Per shing's in Germany" Probate court visitors were immediately all atten' tion. Otto Gassean was speaking. He had applied for marriage license. He said he was borning in Pershing. Where's Pershing?" asked the clerk. "In Germany" replied Gassan. Not yet-but soon." This from one of cupid's deputies nearby.