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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-15

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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05

Our New York correspondent,
l.. Sanders Perkins, is now in
Cleveland, Ohio, getting after
the big spectators in coal and
other necessaries of life, for the
federal government has begun a
nationwide crusade against these
sharks of the dry land VINO prey
upon the people and give little or
nothing in return. The anti
trust laws are being enforced to
the very letter, and these specu-
lators, who laugh at ordinary
courts, try to get under cover
mighty quick when Uncle Sam
starts after them. Undoubtedly
some of the high prices are due
to shortage in production, or to
heavy exports to Europe and
elsewhere arising from the war,
but wherever combine is shown
to arise in restraint of Interstate
trade, the federal authorities put
the guilty parties where they can
do no more deviltry for awhile.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05

The peace proposals of Ger
many have been rejected by the
allies. No one expected that they
would agree to conference to
see if terms could be arranged.
1t is clear that the terms would
be so far apart that no middle
ground could be reached. The
fact that peace has been broached
is the first step, but one or the
other of the contending forces
must gain greater victories be-
fore the other will sue for peace.
1t looks like the conflict during
the year 1917 will be more verile
than has occurred. 1t is not a
wild prediction that after the
fearful battles of the coming
summer are over, that next fall
and winter will find all the coun-
tries so exhausted and the neu-
trails so strong for an ending of
the conflict, that terms will be
reached that will end the worlds S
greatest war.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05

Have you tried sleeping with your
windows up, remembering the value OF
pure, fresh air?" is one question Mrs.
Lena Warner, health specialist of the
Division of Extension University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, asks in letter
sent especially to the canning club
girls OF Tennessee She then gives sew.
eral very well-known laws of health
which SO few follow as they should,
Il want to compliment the club girls
on their good judgment concerning
their feet" she continues.
Now, let us have word to say about
clothes. First, the majority wear the
sensible low-heel shoe, which enables
| them to walk well and at the same
time protects the nerve ceaters of the
| body.
By all means see that your shoes
are comfortable in length and breadth.
! Do not depend upon any one but your.
self to decide this. If you will remem.
ber to keep your feet dry and legs
warm, many aches and pains will be
avoided that young girls of our age
| are apt to have. The same advice |
would give you in regard to the whole
| body, especially in winter. AS you
want outdoor life during these months,
you must be prepared, Heavy clothing
is not at all desirable, If your clothing
is too tight, you will not get warmth
from II. Select your underwear with
little wool in it. See that the vests
have long sleeves. Avoid dressing too
warmly for indoors and always have
an extra wrap for outdoors. Sitting,
scantily clothed, in damp skirts and
wet shoes, has brought death to many
young girl. In this way many catch
colds, develop pneumonia, tuberculosis
and other serious Illnesses.
"One thing, girls, We are quite grate-
full for, and that is that Dame Fashion
has decreed we shali' not draw in the
waist. You not only have better fig
ures, more graceful carriage, but the
organs inside the abdomen and pelvis
retain their normal position. I do not
now consider corsets harmful, for their
chief use is to give the skirts the
proper hang. t4V,ag .@.
by all means, remember the teeth.
To keep them clean is first essential
A pinch of common table salt or cook
ing soda is very good to use with the
tooth brush daily. Don't be afraid Of
| the dentist He is faithful friend
Pay him visit at least twice year.
Most diseases are preventable
| through cleanliness. II we observe
the simple health laws, even when we
come in contact with filthy diseases,
we are not apt to contract them.
Last, but not least. know and be
true to yourself. Learn the great les
son of self-control. Cultivate a desire
for knowledge Keep the mind and
body pure and clean"
Mrs. Warner has written publica-
| tion which is sent free to residents Of
Tennessee. This publication is called
What To Do To Keep Well" If you
care for copy, send your request to
Division of Extension, University of
Tennessee, Knoxville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
FIRE FIEND
First National Bank Building
Burned

On Thursday evening, Dec. 2l,
about 6 o'clock, fire was discovered
in the upstairs portion Of the First
National Bank building. Smoke was
discovered bulging from the law
office of T. B. Whitehurst, which was
the middle Office on the second story.
1t was soon discovered that the fire
was under such headway that no
bucket brigade could check it. Soon
everybody was cleaning out the bank
and lower story of everything porta-
BILE. The upper story conld not be
entered, and everything was burned.
DR.. Ross Carter's dental rooms
we're the front. Everything lost
His insurance reduces his loss to about
$500.
T. B Whitehurst lost everything
in his office, not even leaving him q
lead pencil. He had no insurance,
and claims his loss about 81 800.
DR.. Kendrick lost all his books,
instruments and medicines; in fact,
everything in his office, which it is
hard for money to replace. He had
no insurance.
The bank did not lose paper.
That which was not in the vault was
removed. The fire was not fierce
one, as it began at the top and burned
slowly.
J. C. Houston saved his law Office
effects, as he was on the ground floor
in the rear of the bauk.
1t is supposed the fire originated
from a defective stove in White
hurst's office.
The bank building was insured for
$500 and the fixtures for their full
values. and the adjuster has settled
all the claims.
The bank opened for business the
next day in the C. & M. office in the
courthouse, and is quite nice p)ace
and convenient to all. As soon az
the weather permits the building vii
be restored. The walls are intact
but will be taken down to the frs
story. The vault was only comforta
bly, warm when opened next morning
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
Xmas 'l6
Independent.

Independent:
! must say a few words about
Xmas, and how have enjoyed it, and
how everyone seemed to be happier
than usual, seemed to be under the
influence of the occasion, and seemed
to realize just what the spirit of
Xmas means.
When | looked into the faces of
people met, and saw the happy, ex-
pectant look, the throwing off of
care, trials and misfortunes for but a
little while, it made my own heart
lighter, my spirit rise in anticipation
of a joyous time, for happiness is con-
tagious, and at Xmas peace and open
heartedness abound on every side. |
read in paper the other day where
two prominent ministers in New
York said they thought the Christ
spirit was dying out of Xmas, that it
was Santa Claus who reigned supreme
at that time, that since it is spelled
with an x materialism was taking the
spiritual meaning away from the birth,
day of the Little Babe born in Beth
lehem nearly two thousand years ago,
when angel voices proclaimed peace
on earth. good will to men,, and
when the wise men we're drawn from
the far corners of the world to pay
homage to this future King of Kings.
| felt, since | have seen the won
derful kindness, the unselfshness dis
played in this city to the poor, the
afflicted and the downs and outs, that
| could not agree with what the two
ministers said; | feel that we still
can spell it with Christ instead of an
x. Today it was a blessing as l
gazed upward to the blue sky, smiling
so serenely under the soft rays of the
sun, which gave joyous touch to the
earth. and even gave a cheerful look
to the bare trees. as they spread their
skeleton leaves in pathetic appeal to
the radiant heavens. 1t is over now,
but we will turn our thoughts many
times back in loving remembrance Of
this time of hearty greeting, good
wishes, joy, and smiles.
The New Year will soon be here,
and we will take up life with its du-
ties and trials, but we hope with
braver hearts, higher courage, surer
of grssping the visions of our ideals,
which many OF US try to keep in view.
And this we need and ask for.
Give Thou quiet mind
My daily work to do,
To leave the past behind,
With Thee the future too.
Most truly,
M. L. STAINBACK.
Memphis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
Glycerine and Bark Proven
Appendicitis

The simple mixture of buckthorn
bark. glycerine, ETC., known as Adlea-
i-ka, astonishes Selmer people. BE-
cause Adler-i-ka acts on BOTH lower
and upper bowel, ONE SPOONFUL
relieves almost ANY CASE constipa-
tion, sour stomach or gas. 1t re-
moves such surprising foul matter
that few doses often relieve OF
prevent appendicitis. A short treat
ment helps chronic stomach trouble.
The INSTANT, easy action of Adler
i-ka is astonishing, Browder Bros.
Druggists. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
BUY MORE LIVE STOCK
RATHER THAN MORE LAND
(By C. D. Lowe, Division of Extension,
University of Tennesses, Knox.

(By c. D. Lowe, Division of Extension,
University of Tennesses, Knox
ville)
That live stock pays on the farms of
a nearby state may be seen by the fol-
lowing figures secured from eighty-one
farms in one community. The farms
were not selected farms, but were
taken as they lay along the road.
These farms were divided into three
groups according to the amount of live
stock kept. One-third of the farms
were found to have over 20 head each
OF cattle, or their equivalent Tin
amount of feed consumed) in hogs,
sheep or other productive live stock;
one-third had between II and 20 head
each; one-third had less than IL head.
The heavier stocked farms returned
profit for the year of STA more than
those with the small amount of live
stock.
Another community selected at ran.
dom showed nearly the same proper
ton. Live stock furnishes a way to
| increase the volume of farm business
without increasing the farm area.
Through live stock much of the poorer
grades of feed may be utilized to bet
ter advantage than by selling 1t, in
fact much roughage that is ordinarily
wasted can be made to give good re-
turns. The manure obtained is essen.
tial in maintaining soil fertility.
The above figures offer some food
for thought. If you are thinking or
purchasing additional land, consider
first whether the purchase money
should not 20 into more live stock for
the land you already own.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
An Outrageous Act

On Dec. %, at his home near Ac-
ton, Sam Coin, aged 80 years and a
cripple, was assaulted by Cross Davis
and beaten so badly over the head
that it was believed he would die.
Coin claims that he was robbed of
$25. Davis is under arrest and a
preliminary trial was had this week.
Davis was drinking heavily when he
committed the assault.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05

premature birth to child, but was
doing nicely in the morning, getting
her children ready for school and died
without any warning. The commun-
ity was shocked. She was a daughter
Of Palmer Wilson and sister of Will
and Rev. Bob Wilson. She leaves a
large family Of children, the Oldest
being the wife of DR.. Hays Abernathy.
We extend to the family. together
with host of friends, most sincere
coincidence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
Death of a Prominent Citizen

J. R. Dismukes, aged GA. died Fri
day, Dec. 20. at his home in Bethel
Springs. His malady was Bright's
disease. His remains were taken to
bis old home at Starksville, Miss.
He was the depot agent at Bethel
Springs for over 25 years. During
this time he had become the leading
factor in the activities of the town.
He leaves surviving, third wife,
nee Lilly Wilson. who has the con-
dolences of a large circle Of friends.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
How's This ;

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Tatarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood On the Mucous surfaces. ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. TIC.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
Salesman Wanted

To sell lubricating oil, grease, spe-
cialties and paint. Part or whole
time. Commission basis until ability
is established. Permanent position
and wide field when qualified If de-
sired. Man with rig preferred.
RIVERSIDE REFINING COMPANY.
.2t Cleveland, Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05

]. B. Graham has the county poor
house and has moved. 1t is a hard
berth for a family but W. F. Beard,
who has had the job for five years,
made some money but at the cost of
his health and that of Mrs. Beard.
They have moved to Purdy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
Sudden Death

Mrs. Richard Stanley died suddenly
Tuesday morning at s o'clock. The
day before the family had family
reunion, when a most pleasant day
was spent. Monday night she gave
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
County Court Proceedings

The January quarterly court met,
with a quorum. After several ballots
the present Chairman, Geo. Prather,
was reelected.
The following road commissioners
were elected
lst Dist. Claude Dunaway.
End Dist. D. W. Lock.
9rd Dist. W. H. Hodges.
4th Dist. Geo. R. Houston.
5th Dist. W. O. Armstrong.
9Th Dist. F.A. Jones.
7th Dist. Alex Surratt.
9Th Dist. R. F. Beard.
9th Dist. J. L. Coin.
10th Dist. A. B. Elan.
18th Dist. M. L. Harris.
18th Dist. H. M. Meek.
18th Dist. ]. N. Weatherford.
18th Dist. 7. M. Mclaughlin.
18th Dist. J. M. Copeland.
18th Dist. A. T. Pickett.
l7th Dist. A. c. Henry.
18th Dist. G. L. Blasengame.
10Th Dist. Claude Hester.
DR.. j. L. Smith, poor house physi
clan.
Notsries Public: G. A. Prather
Corn Wilkins, Jas. l.. Littlefed, W
H. Stone, ]. 7. Wolverton, H. M
Meek.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
Lexington District, lst Round
Quarterly Meetings

Adamsville Circuit, Adamsville, Dec.
3l-Jan. l.
Selmer Circuit, Sulphur Springs,
an. 1914.
Bethel & Selmer, Selmer, Jan. IA.
l5.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05

Are you thinking of the seed you
will need for the next season? Only
the best seed viii bring you the best
crop. Perhaps you could be raising
good seed to sell to your neighbors.
Have you thought about It?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
IF GIRLS ARE
TO Be HEALTHY
heyMust 0bserveSeveraICo Com
mon, Everyday Rules to
Protect Themselves
ALL GIRLS SHOULD Be STRONG

Health Specialist of the Division OF
Extension of the University of Ten.
nessee, Knoxville, Sends Out Special
Letter-Also Puts Out General
Health Bulletin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-01-05
BRYAN AGAINST
OWNERSHIP BY
The GOVERNMENT
Gives NoWIands Committee His
Views on Railroad Control.
COMPETITION PREFERABLE,

Federal Regulation Should Not Be Al
lowed to Exclude Exercise of State
Authority, He Contends-Thinks Rail-
road Stocks Should Represent Actual
Value and Be Stable as Government
Bonds.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12
OVERsTOCKGlI.

To the Public:-
 We have just finished stock talk ing, and find that we are heavily overstocked so are making enorm- ous reductions in Hardware-as much as 5O3o in certain lines. Not withstanding immense advances out side, especially in Hardware ana Metal Goods, we are still selling 'n the basis of goods purchased the past two or three years.
 We will sell for cash only at these prices, and for limited time, until we bring our stock down to the re- auirements of the Camp.
 If you have an order to be filled let us figure on it; we can save you money. We have proved it Cd others, we can prove it to you.
 DARLING & DEAN COMPANY.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Ole Foster, E. J. Maynard, Chas
 Clark and Chas R. Ewing, your
 heirs, executors, assigns or person
 al representatives.
 You and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned has ex- pended in labor and improvements the sum of one hundred dollars each year for the years of 1915, and 1916 on the Washington claim, a placer mining claim situated at the head of Peluck and recorded and more fully described in the records of Cape Nome Mining and Record ing District, in the Second Division of the Territory of Alaska.
 The above amount has been ex- pended under the provisions of the law concerning Annual Labor upon Mining Claims, being the amount required to hold said claim. And you and each of you are further notified that if within ninety days after the last publication of this notice you fail to contribute your proportion of said expenditure. your interest in said claim will be- come the property of the under signed your co-owner under section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United l States.
 SEWARD DREDGING co.
 Co-Owner.
 Date of first publ. Jan. 8, 1917. Date of last publ, April g, 1917.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12

ARE YOU SEEKING A PATENT
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12

Clothing cleaned, pressed, altered and repaired at the Nome Tailoring Co.,, Next door to Segerstrcm and Hagen's.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12
LOCAL 24O w. F. M.

rhe regular meeting of the Nome Hfne Workers Union, Local NO. $40, of the w. F. of M., Is heid every Saturday evening at p. m, at Miners Hall. Office hours l p. m. eo ID. m., z p. m. to 8 p. m.
 ANDREW BECA, President.
 JOHN A. WILSON, Sec.-Treas. |.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12

CARPENTERS AND JOINERS.
 Local. Union I789, Carpenters ana Sosners of America. meets every Fri Gay at Al Orland's shop Front St.
 Carpenters Headquarters. Feder- sl Labor Hall.
 at 6 p. m.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12
WE CAN DO TIT.

For first class work and prom Pt delivery ph me Main 161 and the
 Peoples Steam Laundry ~M csn
 and get your laundry. w. J. WILLIAMSON Prop.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12
NEWS ITEMS
 AND TOWN TOPICS

Our Unalakleet correspondent ad- vises "that news was received on the last mail from St. Michaels (Feb. A that pay was struck on six claims on Disappointment creek, richer than anything yet found in the Mar shal district and better than the bonanzas on Willow creek. Tn sup port of this one of the St. Michaels merchants who has interests in Marshal put his business in charge of manager and hurriedly headed for Marshall.
 "Mr. Gunderson and Larsen from the Kougarok are here from the kougarok via Dime. They had strenuous trip looking for feeding grounds for their prospective rein deer herd; they found it but the writer does not know whether they put a barbed wire fence around or not and they will not tell" Anthony Nicolas with freight for Marshal arrived this evening and as his dogs are tired he will lay over a few days"
 After the big feed Monday even- ing, take her to the Eagle Theater.
 
 R. S. Dimmick of Candle and Wentworth of the Inmachuck ar rived on Saturday evening from Candle after quite a pleasant trip. Dimmick who is the movie impress ario of Candle ill addition to other public functions which he fulfls, brought with him a supply of reels from Candle for the Dream which had supplied his show house with | the features that he natives fell for up in that section.
 Clothing cleaned, pressed, altered 1 and repaired at the Nome Tailoring Co.,, Next door to Segerstrcm and Hagen's.
 A card which has just arrived in Nome is that of the Alaska Gold Dredging Go. ''pricipal properties at Nome, Alaska 39 West Adams St. Chicago, H.. D. Protopapas is the manager and they have two tele- phone numbers and a cable address. the latter being "Conalakco'. On the other side of the card is the re- production Of a picture showing ID. Protopapas and his dog team 'after a $500 mile mush through Alaska. Left Nome with Territori- al Mine Inspector Wm. Maloney, December 3, 1914, returned to Nome April IT, 1915".
 Dolls and Baby Dolls at the Road Show.
 After the Chamber of Commerce meeting was held in the Igloo vest erday, the gathering went into open session to consider plans to obtain diamond drill for the camp. This was in line with a dispatch from Martin Strand to call an open meet ing for the purpose of acquiring for two thousand dollars a drill for the purpose of enabling quartz men to test their properties. It was resolv' ed to appoint committee to in, vestigate what funds could be raised for this purpose. w. J. Rowe for himself and on behalf of the New Era Mining Go. said he would guarantee six hundred dollars and would donate more personally. The !, President will hereafter appoint tht committee.
 PatrOnize the Nome Tailoring Go Why? Because they do the bes work, and. are the only pioneer
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-02-12

Anything i'm the Due of Job work ct the Industrial Worker Omce. Satisfaction assured.