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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09
Y. N. c. A. Campaign
McNairy County

The campaign for Y. NC. A. funds
will be waged next week, Nov. l1-l7
The Y. M. G. A. is looking after the
spiritual welfare Of our boys in the
army. and also provides entertainment
for them in the way of athletics and
socially. McNairy county is asked to
give $1,000 to this work. During
next week some. Of the most promi-
nent speakers Of the state will visit
the county and discuss the movement.
The Executive Committee is called
to meet in the courthouse in Selmer
on Friday, Nov. 8. at 4:30 pm, for
the purpose Of organization. Follow
ing are the Committeeman:
Selmer: Louis Adams, Terry Aber-
nathy, ]. C. Houston. T. M. Brooks,
]. W. Prather, Aaron Brooks, ]. W.
Purviance, Albert Gillespie, W. R
Carter, N. E. Goodrum, W. X. Aber.
nathy.
Adamsville: P. L. Basinger, VIM
Alternately, H. j. Dickey, ]. E. Ham
ilton.
Bethel Springs: J. l.. Hendrix, W
d. Hendrix, A. H. Grantbam, Bruce
Mitchell.
Ramer: ]. R. Hamm, P. H. Shea
E. s. Robinson.
Guys: r. NJ. Houston, W. E. Sharp
Chewalla: ]. C. Smith, E. L. Blank
enship, c. c. Turner.
Stantonville: F. P. Flatt, Jas. Ken
drick. Lacy Erwin, DR.. E. G. Sanders
Finger: J. R. Swain, ]. R. Harris
McNairy: ]. E. Hodges.
J. A. Houston,
County Chairman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09
Two Splendid Tributes Paid
Chancellor ]. W. Ross of Jackson

er, ignoring all smaller differences?
ut is said family quarrels are the
most irreconcilable, yet the deadly
one of our fierce civil war has been so
perfectly adjusted that the blue has
faded into the gray and the gray into
the blue until, as often in the heavens
above US, we can't tell whether it is
mostly one or the other, or whether
it is really blue or gray. And all this
under the wonderful and no greater
charm than just to be an American.
If the fathers could rise, as they did,
from that bloody conflict and become
so reconciled each side to the other
as to ask no higher privilege than to
stand closely together with nothing
between them, under one flag, then in
these times of danger, how much
more should we, who have divided
only in.opinion and not in bloodshed.
IF this kind of preachment is
wrong. then your great President
Wilson is the greatest sinner of US all /;
for he ignores party lines entirely,
as so recently in the selection of
Elihu Root-one of the strongest and
best known Republicans. simply be-
cause the president thought him the
best man for the place he wanted
him; and this is only one Of the many
cases where he has crossed party
lines for the man he wanted.
But you are not here asked to
follow so far the lead of your illus
trious president, or to vote against
your politics in selecting man for a
political Office. But only not to let
politics keep you from getting the
best man for strictly non-political
office; especially in these critical
times when it is SO big and all-suffi.
cient just to be an American.
1t is in truth a very far call from
President Wilson's exalted patriotism
to the low plane of the olden time
when it was thought one must vote
for "yaller" dog before he would
for a decent Republican, or for one
who did not wear the party collar or
stamp of Democracy to show whose
dog he was But the 'yaller dog
Democracy has played out, especially
when it comes to voting for the
non-poitical office of judges; and
more especially in these critical war
times. when petty, paltry, partisan
politics pales and patriotism proudly
predomidates.
Respectfully,
ID. W. HERRING"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09

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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09
Letter From Camp Sewer

Independent:
Please allow me little space in
your paper. 1t was told brother and
| deserted the army. That was a
mistake. We are more loyal to our
friends and country than to do any
thing like that. Would certainly be
glad if you would publish the follow
ing:
We arrived in fine condition. After
hard days drilling, no one refused
to go to mess; we really had fine
supper and we are all progressing ex-
ceptionally fine. No one need to
dread the draft now; it is much bet
ter than either of us expected.
Wouldn't you hate to be a Stacker,
And with the slackers stand,
With brand upon your forehead
And exemption in your hand.
Wouldn't you hate to face your mother
And your sister and your dad,
And tell them where you'd been
And show them what you had.
Wouldn't you hate to see the look
On your pretty sweethearts face,
When she found her noble hero
Was Stacker in the race.
Wouldn't you hate to see her
Take your ring from off her finger,
And hand it to you and say,
That's all; you needn't linger.'
Wouldn't you hate to see that sweater
coat,
SO proudly made for you.
Adjoining handsome Frederick Rice
Or gallant Private Drew.
Wouldn't you hate to have your neigh
bors,
Your old schoolmates and your chums,
Say "Ha, ha, there he goes."
Instead of ''Hurrah! here he comes!"
Wake up, old boy, and be man,
Don't put it off too long;
Tear up those papers in your hand,
And start off with this song:
I'm never be a slacker/ and with the
sackers stand,
With shame upon my forehead and ex-
emption in my hand.
would rather be a soldier-go to fight
for home and country,
And vanquish freedoms foe;
would rather show dear old dad he's
the father of man
Than to be sulking Stacker, with ex-
emption in my hand.
may never be hero, but I'll do the
best can;
want to claim my heritage, and be a
regular man"
JAMES R. MURPHY.
Co. A, ll7th Inf, Camp Sewer,
Greenville, S. C.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
&c. N. FRAZER"
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 3,19l7.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 3,19l7.
LOCAL BOARDS:
Most of the members of the dental
profession of this State have volun-
teered to give free dental treatment
to all men accepted for the National
Army. The dental surgeons propose,
as far as possible, to place in order,
the teeth of each selected man be-
fore he reaches to Mobilization Camp.
This service is to be performed under
the supervision of the Office of the
Surgeon General, U. S. Army. :.
Respectfully.
TOM G. RYE, Governor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09

ooked in life, so much do our hearts
cling to them when out of our sight
As we passed out, the sun passed be-
hind delicate cloud, which gave it
the appearance of a great silvery
light, shining gently and tenderly
over the sleeping city.
Yours truly,
M. l.. STAINBACK.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09

work for the Red Gross; but he de-
serves it because of his splendid quail
ifcation as Judge, his fair rulings,
and his square deals that he gives all
parties who come into bis court.
This is Democratic county, but
Judge Ross carried it before when he
ran by over five hundred majority,
and this he will do again, should he
have any opposition. Benton county
desires to make his nomination unan-
imous.
Sincerely,
&c. N. FRAZER"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-11-09
Memphis Letter
TOM G. RYE, Governor.


Sunday last YVES lovely day, and
going to church was made doubly
pleasant by the added charm of the
warmth and brightness of the sun,
mellowed by the change of seasons,
and clearness of the blue and white
billowy sky; which seemed TO rejoice
over one more day of fair and golden
October, which will give place to the
"wintry touch of November. Ones
thoughts could scarcely keep from
taking on the spirit of the day, feel
ing that
''The dawn of Gods dear Sabbath
AS some sweet summer morning"
vas covering the earth with mantle
of serenity, woven with threads of
happiness, hiding for awhile the
shadows which continually Turk alb u
US, subduiOg the spirit with weight
of anxiety and doubt.
Another ride through Overton
Park, and what change from a
month ago; then all was bright and
gay, with only a touch of gentle
September, as she babe her farewell
to summers sunny trail The trees
we're magnificent ip their coats of
russell, red and yellow. The vines
seemed to cling closer to the bodies
of the trees, as though seeking pro-
lection from the hand of Jack Frost,
whose touch will wither their leaves,
and render them brown and scar.
The red sumac along the road was
calling for admiration for the bright
and CHEEKY welcome it always gives
to the scene of falling leaves and
whitening branches. Sometimes one
cannot help but wonder at the mar
velous charm which takes possession
of US as we give ourselves over to
the enjoyment of these fleeing days,
barbingers Of the icy hand Of Winter.
A trip out to Elmwood cemetery
yesterday afternoon. with friend
who goes out on cali Saints Day"
every year to carry flowers in loving
remembrance of her dead, one Of
whom | knew we'll, whose life was
full of kindly deeds, and whose last
days were made peaceful and happy
by the measure of those deeds.
Twas struck, as one ever is, blythe
grandeur of Eimwood. As | passed
over the entrance bridge. stopped a
moment to view the scene before me,
this vast city of the dead, scattered
over hill and dale, where many thous-
ands lie, and some lines of a sweet
old song came to me:
"A city so silent and lone. Maggie,
Where the young, and the gray,
and the best,
In polished white mansions, of stone
Maggie,
Are seeking place of rest"
The great white monuments tower
msjesticslly among the great oaks
while the glistening green of tht
magnolias is seen scattered every
where, making a varied picture. az
they mingle with the autumn color'
of the forest trees. stood under
an ancient oak, whose black branches
laden with beautifully colored leaves
made one stand still in ardent ad
miration of natures gifted hand
There are many beautiful designs
| saw a few made in the form o.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-17
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES IN BALE BOXES

Three huge electric locomotives, each weighing l20 tons were recently taken apart and packd in bale boxes for shipment from Erie. Pa. to purchaser in Cruz Grande, Chile Each locomotive when properly boxed for shipment from the Ere works of the General Electric company occupied 62 separate bale boxes some of them weighing than a ton and measuring than 50 feet long, while others mea- sured but few inches in length and could be lifted by one man. The unusual method of sending an electric locomotive to a purchaser vas adopted be- cause of the obviously difficult of loading com plete locomotive shpboard in Ne,g York With the pitching and tossing of the vessel the securing of such great weight by means of chains and cables would be an almost impossible task, even if the matches through which the cargo is lowered were large enough and the ship wnches strong enough to handle such gigantic burden.
 At the Erie works the locomotives were first built and tested Then the bolts and were re- moved and the entire machine taken apart very much after the fashion of piece of knock down furniture Engineers carefully checked numpered each sec tion as it was packed in the boxes so that when the locomotives are received every bolt may put back in the place formerly occupied The boxes are also accompanied by plans and directions which en- able the customer determine which boxes to open first in order to unpack and assemble the parts in proper sequence
 When packed and put freight cars in Erie Pa each of the electric locomotives filled eight freight cars and weighed 290.000 pounds The three electric locomotives arrival at Cruz Grande will be used to transport iron from the Chile iron mines of the Bethlehem Steel company Tofo 2%90 feet above sea level to Cruz Grande, the shipping port vessels will carry the from the shipping port the steel making plants of the company in the United States
Arizona republican., 1917-02-17
The Tendency Toward Droath

The Jones and Reed amendments to the po-tal appropriation bill which have been agreed upon in the committee of the whole of the will almost cer- tauly bv adopted further ground will be gained by prohlbitlonists.
 The Reed amendment is designed to accomplish little than the Webb Kenyon law It would not change the situation in Arizona all. in other state the importation of liquor for any purpose except medicinal mechanical sacramental is pro- hIbited but in such states Washington Oregon and others where limited importations of liquor bev craze is allowed and where the Webb Kenyon act does not as certainly apply, the Reed amendment would have a bone dry" effect
 The Jones amendment forbidding the transmission of circulars or other matter advertising the sale of liquors into prohibition states is supple legislation which prohibition states have enacted forbiddng such advertisement publication within the states
 There is a bill for that purpose pending in our legislature But no state legislature alone pre- vent the receipt by residents of the of ad vertising matter sent from without the state.
 The exclusion of such advertising matter would prevent much surreptous importation of liquor Fol lowing the personal use" decision. suppose that between that time and the date when the last pro- hibition amendment became effective there more liquor shipped Arizona than in any other period duration white settled country There is doubt that the alluring circulars with which Arizonians bombarded from the and the directly produced of the traffic in liquor
 The average citizen though he might buy liquor if the transaction is suggested to him by the open saloon otherwise. is likely take the initiative in such a transaction. Those advertisements which filtered every household in the land furnished the suggestion and the easy of obtaining liquor.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-17
The New Tax Complication

good deal is likely to be heard about the excess profits" tax, with which the democrats propose to patch up their strange fiscal system if finally comes law. This so-caled tax does look well on paper, and it's actual operation is bound be than it's looks The house of representatives has al ready approved of this abnormal piece of class legis
 lation, and there is to suppose that it will
 prove too strong dose for the stomach of the The main appeal for this measure in the popular branch of congress that the national treasury needs all the money that be raked together for it. and that only select few will pay this tax These are better arguments for democratic caucus
Arizona republican., 1917-02-17

than any amount of scientific or phi losophical reasoning. His own was miles away; the man could see no change that had taken place, but he had Jesus word and rested upon that That was indeed faith. He proved that "he believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him." by doing as Jesus had bidden him. he went his way. He asked fer no sign; he no longer asked Jesus to come down. he counted that it was all done be- cause Jesus said so. From Cana to Capernaum he walked oy faith. Jesus often demands of Us to walk in the same way. He gives us a bare prom ise-nothing else-and demands that We walk by that. That is enough Happy is the man who counts it enough. The nobleman's faith proved to be well founded. Faith that rests upon the sure word of Christ always proves to De well founded. Christ's words cannot fail Mat. 24:35). Every thing had turned out as Jesus said it would, and everything will turn out every time just as God says it will tAc. 27 25; Josh. 23:1D. The boys improvement had begun at the mo- ment Jesus had spoken the word. He spake ana it was done" He sent His word and healed him" Surely iIIc OIt WuO iidu SUCiI DOWti was lDG son of God (comp Ps. 33:9; 107:20). No wonder that 1t IS written that the nobleman himself believed, and his whole house." How could he do other wise if he was ard honest man? How can an honest man read what is re-
 corded in the various chapters Of John without being convinced that the stories related are true and that the chief actor Tn them, Jesus, is the Christ, the Son of God?" The growth or the nobleman's faith is an inter esting and suggestive study. Ir verse 4f we see him believing in Jesus power, in verse 50 believing in Jesus word, and in verse 5 believing in Jesus Himself. The faith in verse 47
 was read as far as it went but it
 was low order of faith The faith
 in verse 90 was of higher order than that in verse 47, but even this
 was not of the highest order In
 verse 5S faith reaches itssummit The
 nobleman did not believe alone, his
 whole house. believed with him. Again
 ard again in the bible we see men
 when they believed carrying their
 whole house. Servants as well as
 children) with them (Ac 16:31; 10;
 A. A; ] Cor. 1:16).
Arizona republican., 1917-02-17
COURT DEFINES
 FATHER'S $ DUTY

Every child needs his father, not only to provide him with food and clothing, but to give him his love and advice" said Judge Stanford esterday 10 Eduardo Aguiar. who appeared be- fore him on charge ol failure to pro- vide for his three minor children.
 Aguiar was accompanied by his wife whom he desertet some time ago ano with whom he has had q reconciliation. He contended before the court that he was not only eager but willing to return to his family and that he would give them his care If he be granted a sus- pended sentence
 Judge Stanford granted a three years suspended sentence during which time Aguiar will be compelled to report from t.mc to time to the probation officer of the county.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-17
International Sunday School Lesson for
 Feb. IT
JESUS HEALS THE
 NOBLEMAN'S SON

Golden Text-"As thou hast be- heved so be it done unto thee" Mat. S:13.
 Lesson Text-Jon. 4:43-5i (Mem- orize vs. 49-51.)
 43) Now after (the) two days he departed thence. and went into Cali lee: CAD For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honor in his own country. (45) Then (Sol when he was come camel into Galilee, the Galileans received him. having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. (46) So Jesus came again unto Canan of Calico. where he made the water wine. And there was cer- tain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. (4O When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee he went unto him, and be- sought him that he would some down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. (4S) Then (There- fore) said Jesus unto him. Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not
 Gin no wise) believe. (49) The noble man saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. (50) Jesus saith
 unto him. Go thy way. thy son liveth. And The man believed the word that Jesus had spoken (spake) unto him, and he went his way. (5D And as he was now coming down, his ser , wants met him.. and told him saying, Thy son liveth. (52) Then (So) in- quired he of them the hour when he began to amend: and (therefore) they said unto him, Yesterday at the sev- enth hour the fever left him. (52, So the father knew that it was at the same hour. in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth, and him. self believed, and his whole house. (54) This is again the second miracle (sign) that Jesus did, when he was (having) come out of Judea into Galilee.
 Time.-December, A. D. 27 Place Cana.
 Exposition-L The Kings Officers Appeal to Jesus, 43-49. Jesus had had a hearty welcome and responsive hearing in Samaria (vs. 4-42). There had been a glorious revival there, but His heart yearned for His own people in Nazareth where He had grown up. and He returned to Galilee. It would have been of little use to go to them Who is Himself the truth, is a surer and more reasonable ground of faith
 before He had established a reputa- ton elsewhere: for "a prophet hath
 no honor in his own country Human
Arizona republican., 1917-02-17
For Better Roads

We suppose of course the legislature will enact the Coter- -Wiltbank good roads bill which amends the present law for the creation of a road fund. That law is five years old and have outgrown it. Not only have needs outgrown it, but it is longer in keeping with our means to raise larger fund.
 The present law proposes the levy of a tax suffi- cient to raise a fund of s25OOO0 a year. We do not recall if ever knew whether deciding upon that the legislature arbitrarily fixed upon it or whether the legislature took the taxable wealth of state a basis
 The Colter- Wiltbank amendment to the law pro- poses levy of 10 each s1OO of valuation, which, based on the valuation this year. would raise fund of s500O00 This is really than the rate in 1913 necessary raise fund of s25OOOO
 The bill makes change in the law as to the apportionment of the fund among the counties As now 25 per of it will the use of the state and to each county will returned 75 per cent of the amount contributed by it to the fund.
 We have other road building resources among them bill lately introduced in the senate enabling the state to avail itself of the provisions Shack eford Banlhead law which would produce for Arizona the first about s7OO Then thereare the states share of the grazing fees also money sale of automobile licenses Altogether with the pas- of the Colter- -Wiltbanlz bill we would have very good start toward building
 The next thing would be the building so that we should have the best possible roads for the least money. There should be- the foremost idea of per- manency The matter of drainage should receive the most careful attention. The location of the roads should be made with the parpose serving great est number of people and system should be devised susceptible of systematic development
 The expenditure of such funds as would be in the exclusive control of the state should be safeguarded in the hands of a competent commission of men who are essentially business and who familiar with the subject of road building and have deep n terest in it.
 With all these ideals carried out, Arizona would be the mecca and the playground of the country and the gathering place of citizenship and wealth.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-17

The quarterly report of the Nevada Consolidated Copper company, issued under date of December S1. 1916, says that it's costs of production S64 pound compared with S.O1 for the preceding quarter. In explanation it's adds this: "The higher cost for this quarter compared with the preceding quarter is due to adjustments, December ap- plicable to the years operation the most important being the increase from to per in federal income tax payable by corporations" It thus appears that all things work together including even national taxes, for higher prices.