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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
CALOMEL WHEN BILIOUS? MOI! STOP!
ACTS LIKE DYNAMITE ON LIVER
Guarantee "Dodsons Liver Tone" win Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Doesnt Make You Sc

spoonful and If 1t doesn't straighten
you right up and make you feel fine
and vigorous want you to go back to
the store and get your money. Dod-
sons Liver Tone is destroying the
sale of calomel because 1t is real liver
medicine; entirely vegetable, therefore
it cannot salivate or make you sick.
] guarantee that one spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels of that sour bile and eonsti-
pated waste which is clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
guarantee that bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give 1t to
your children. 1t Is harmless; doesn't
grippe and they like its pleasant taste.
ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
He Couldn't Help II.

Sydney had been returning from
school for several days with naughty
boy, so his mother said: Sydney. I
don't want you to associate with STAN
ley; I want you to select the incest
little boy in your school to walk home
with
Next day he returned with Stanley
again.
"Why didn't you do as told you,
Sydney?" his mother asked.
swell, mother, / think Stanley's
mother must have told him to pick out
the incest little boy In school, because
he always picks out me-"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

Stop using calomel! 1t makes you
sick. Don't lose days work. If you
feel lazy, sluggish, bilious or consti-
pated, listen to me!
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel, when it comes into contact
with sour bile, crashes into it, breaking
1t up. This is when you feel that aw-
full nausea and cramping. II you feel
'all knocked out" If your liver is tor
pid and bowels constipated or you
have headache, dizziness, coated
tongue, il breath is bad or stomach
sour just try a spoonful of harmless
Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get 50-cent
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take a
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
AMERICA HAS TRIED THEM ALL.

We In America know more about
legislative methods of dealing with
the liquor traffic than all the world
besides. We know everything that Eu-
rope knows, and some things Of which
Europe has not legislatively dreamed.
1t is diverting to those who know the
facts, when some dillettante bewails
the extent to which unsophisticated
America is hurting blindly along the
prohibition trail, following dogmas
preached by professional agitators,
without stopping to take stock Of
what older and more practiced nations
have learned. These writer's are en-.
gagingly naive. Everything that Eu-
rope has ever tried on this question
we have tried, and more.--From Arti-
Gle by Rollin O. Everhart in the indie
pendent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
Safety First.

Officers Of the marine corps recruit
Ing station In Indianapolis tell an incl
dent as a fair illustration of the wide
ignorance regarding Uncle Sans "sol-
diers of the sea- An applicant for in
formation had just stepped Que of the
recruiting Office when man who
works about the building accosted
him.
Are you thinking of joining?" the
janit0r asked.
II have not decided yet" the appli-
cant replied.
swell, If you'll take my advice
counseled the janitor. you'll stay out
Of the blamed submarines. "-Indianap.
oils News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
BANKS ASKED TO COOPERATE
Secretary Authorizes Financial Insti-
tutions to Receive Subscriptions
(. for the Bond Offerings.

MISUNDERSTANDING McAdoo tele-
graphed the entire list of p, 513 nation
al and state banks and trust companies
in the United States, authorizing them
to receive subscriptions for the $1,000
100000 bond offering, enlisting their
cooperation, and requesting them to
telegraph a rough estimate of the
amount of bonds each would take for
itself and its patrons.
"You can render an invaluable serv-
ice to your country" Mr.. McAdoo told
the banks, "by receiving subscriptions
and cooperating with the federal re-
serve bank in your district"
Loan Subscriptions Pour In.
To all clearing house associations in
the country Mr.. McAdoo sent tele-
gram In which he said:
1.-THE amount of the initial loan has
been determined by the needs of the
government and not arbitrarily. The
enthusiastic and patriotic cooperation
of the banks and bankers of the coun-
try will guarantee the success of the
undertaking"
The result Of the first announcement
of the loan has been deluge of sub
scriptions, aggregating many millions.
Most of these came in by wire to the
treasury. Virtually every large city
and every state In the Union was rep
resented.
Lend 500, 100000 to Italy.
Negotiations continued today with
representatives of the nations to
which the United States Is extending
credit. Count di Cellere, the Italian
ambassador, received the full amount
of the first $10O,O00,OOO loan made by
this government to Italy.
Subscriptions to the second offering
of treasury certificates were received
during the day by the federal reserve
banks. Indications are that the secre-
tary will call for the proceeds within
a week, possibly few days.
The 100000, 900 loan to France will
be turned over to Ambassador Jusser-
and, In whole or part, within day or
SO
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
ALCOHOL NOT NEEDED.

"Ninety-nine per cent Of the medical
profession feel that there is no medi-
cal necessity for the use of alcohol In
any form as curative" says DR.. Will
liam A. Evans, formerly Chicago's
health commissioner. $50 far as its
use by women is concerned. alcohol
not only does no good, 1t actually does
much harm. It's sole effect Is to in
toxicate women to the point where
they do not care much whether they
are suffering or not"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
veuetables EIll Window Boxes.

A great many London people have
followed the example of Sir Samuel
Evans, and are planting turnips in
their window boxes instead of spring
flowers, or, II not tdrnips, then some
other useful vegetable. Those who
won't forego their flowers are planting
CARROTS In white sand In large boxes
In their cellars or unused rooms, and
mustard, cress, parsley, and other
herbs are being grown In kitchen win
dows or In sheltered places In the
areas.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

after three doctors said ! never would
stand up straight again. Twas mid
wife for seven years and I recommended
the Vegetable Compound to every wo-
man to take before birth and after
wards, and they all got along so nicely
that 1t surely is godsend to suffering
women. If women wish to write to
me I will be delighted to answer them"
Mrs. JENNIE MoYER, 342 E.North St.,
Lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displaces
ments, weakness, irregularities, ner-
vousness, backache, or bearing-down
pains, need the tonic properties of the
roots and herbs contained in Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
DENIED TITLE TO SHIPPING
Measure Asked For by Administration
Blocked In the House, Un-
der the Rules.

Washington. The administration
bill to give title to seizure of German
war-bound ships was blocked again in
the house. Mr.. Mann objected.
Seventy-one German and Austrian
merchant ships seized by the govern
ment will be repaired and ready for
commission within FIVE months unless
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
cUTIcURA STOPS ITCHING
Instantly In Most cases--Write for a
Free Sample.

Cuticura is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal all forms
Of itching burning skin and scalp at
fections. Besides these super-creamy
emollients IL used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample erch by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
CHICAGO TO RAISE REGIMENT
influential Men Behind Movement
That VIII Add Force to Nations
Military Strength.

Chicago. - Chicago captains Of
finance and industry will raise regi-
ment to send to France. Details were
made public through the following tele-
gram which has been sent to Theodore
Roosevelt:
Chicago desires to raise the first vol
snteer regiment for the expeditionary
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

concealed damage Is discovered. They
will add 535, 722 tons to Americas mer-
chant marine. Some can be made
ready In four months for transports If
wanted.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. have been
closed between the Matson Navigation
company and the federal shipping
board, 1t is reported here, to tow the
interned German vessels in the Ha-
waiian islands ports to the Pacific
coast for repairs, after which it was
said the ships would be used for war
purposes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
A REASON FOR THE SALOON.

A saloon keeper, testifying before
the Chicago council commission as to
the difficulties in running "respecta-
BILE" saloon. told of talk with an ex-
mayor Of the city. The ex-mayor. he
said, excused the existence Of low
class saloons in these words: "a GER
tain number of saloons Of that kind
should be permitted 50 that when the
police want to find n,an they can find
him right away"
"This," remarks prohibition jour
nal, "is just about the most valid rea-
son for licensing saloons"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

force to France. We are convinced
that the presence of United States
troops on the battle front would tend
materially to shorten the period of the
war and impress upon the European
powers in tremendous fashion the.
strength and virility of our nation.
Kindly let us know when your arrange
ments have been made. (Signed) J.
Ogden Armour, William Wrigley, Jr.,
E. d. Hubert. DIR. Frank Billings. Sam
uel Hastings, c. II. Poppenhusen, DIR.
A. .. Bevan, Fred S. James, Frederick
d. Countlss.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
A New Excuse,
Mary-If you please, ma'am, may ]

Mary-If you please, ma'am, may
go
Mistress-Since you've been with
me, you have gone to the funerals Of
two mothers, four uncles, six aunts
and nine cousins. | want you to I'M
derstand that / will have no more
deaths In your family.
Mary-very WELL ma'am. was go
ing to ask you If couldn't have an
hour off this afternoon to see my
sisters new baby.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
MAKING CHURCH FURNITURE.

Seven thousand FIVE hundred and
ninety liquor establishments closed
their doors within the last year. Dur
ing the year preceding June 80. 1916,
a liquor shop closed every hour, and
church was established every three
hours. This explains why one of the
big bar fixture companies in this coun-
try has quit making bar fixtures, and
is now manufacturing church furni-
ture,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
A Severe Pronosition,

"What are your political sympa-
thies?"
my friend" replied Senator Sor-
ghum, tout in the part of the country
where l learned the game there Is no
sympathy in politics"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
ARMY DRAFT Law
NOW IN EFFECT
War Department Issues Instruc-
tons for the Guidance of
Officials Concerned.
GOVERNORS TO HAVE CHARGE.
Chief Executive of Each State Made
Head Of Registration Therein
Mayors and Selected Boards
Given Authority In Cities
of More Than 10000.

Observation-Disclosures concern
Ing the methods of carrying into effect
the mandates of the army draft law
have been issued by the war depart
ment. Responsible officials will be gov
erned by the following orders:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
The Minister Argues His Case.

The Minister Argues His Case.
$50 you don't go to church because
you don't like the minister"
Eyes,"
II suppose, then, you'd rather die
than let a skillful surgeon you didn't
happen to like operate on you and
save your life"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

The president is authorized to
call upq1alI public officers to as.
sist in the execution Of the law.
The plan Is, however, to rely on
the people for the proper execu-
ton Of the law. 1t is expected
that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars.
Such services will be greatfully
acknowledged. Volunteers for
this service should communicate
Immediately with the proper Off
ciai.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Croye's

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen
erai Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. 50 cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
rs A POISON.

There is no scientific justification for
the employment of alcohol In medicine.
Alcohol is virulent poison, and, as
such, should be placed In the list with
arsenic, mercury and other dangerous
drugs.-Dr. B. w. Carpenter, the emf
nent psychologist.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
BROKEN DOWN
IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How SIS Worth
of Pinkham's Compound
Made Her Well.
Lima. Ohio. eel was all broken down
tnhealth from a displacement. One Of my

Iauy IIieHuS came W
see me and she adj
vised me to COM
mence taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia E.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. I began taxi
ing your remedies
and took S.. 00worth
and in two months
uas a well woman
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
STATIONS.

Every saloon is llfe-destroying sta
ton and every one destroys more lives
than all the United States life-saving
stations save In a year.--Congressman
Addison Smith of Idaho.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
DON'T GAMBLE

that your hearts all right. Make
sure. Take "Renovine"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price Soc and $1.OO.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

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, 1917-05-11
FRANCES Z. WILLARD DAY.

The legislatures Of six states have
enacted laws providing for an annual
temperance day in the public schools,
most Of them calling it Frances e.
Willard day."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

Many people imagine that Worms or Tape
worm cannot be gotten rid Of entirely.
Those who have used Dead Shot"--Dr.
Peery's vermifuge, know that they can. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

Friends who are disappointment In
trouble are something else.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

There is no harm in a mans posing
as genius IL he is self-supporting.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

The manufacture of oil from birch
bark Is becoming an important indus
try in the southern states.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
Clerks Of Cities Of Over 10000
People.

On the fifth day after the president
has issued his proclamation, clerks of
counties and cities of over 10000 must
secure supply Of blanks and copies
Of the registration regulations from
the sheriff or frem the mayor. Absen-
tees and the sick will apply. to such
clerks to have their registration cards
filled out. In no case shall such per-
sons be given registration certificates.
They are to be instructed by the clerk
that the burden is on them to see to 1t
that the cards reach the registrars of
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
DjpIomacv.

II overheard Miss Oldun ask you to
guess her age. Did your
"Yes, but ! didn't tell her what I
guessed. Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
Duration of Affection.

did she love him long?"
"Well. until he was short. "-Balti-
more American.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

One today is worth an eternity Of
yesterdays.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
NEW YORK DRY IN 1920.

In New York state 600 saloons went
out Of business on October l last. Rev.
]. V. Chalmers, rector of Holy Trinity
church, New York city, predicted that
New York city will be dry by 1920.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
INTERNATIONAL.
.SUNIMSQlOCL
LESSON

(By E. o. SELLERS. Acting Director Of
the Sunday School Course of the Moody
Bible Institute)
Copyright, 1917. Western Newspaper Union.l
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

NO MALARiA---NO cHiLLS.
plantation" Chill Tonic is guaranteed
to drive away Chills and Fever or your
money refunded Price soc.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

There was time In the country's
history when military enumerators,
becked by bayonets, went out among
the people to take a compulsory serv-
Ice census. Today, under the principle
of universal liability to service, the ex-
ecution of the law is put into the
hands of the people.
The approval Of the new national
army bill and the presidents proclama-
ton Hereunder have been coincident.
All persons within the age limits pre-
scribed are required to present them
selves for registration at the customary
voting places In the voting precincts
In which they have their permanent
homes, on day which the president
will announce.
The governor Of each state Is the
chief of registration therein. The ma
chinery Of registration in each county
Is in charge of the sheriff, the county
clerk, and the county physician, act
ing ex Officio, unless different board
shall be announced by the governor. In
cities containing populations of more
than 10000, the registration will be
under the control of the mayor and Sc
lected boards of registration. In order
that the designated county and city
officials, and the people generally, can
get clear understanding of the CEN
sus methods the following brief out
line Is given:
The sheriffs, or other designated off
Gals, Immediately upon receiving no.
tice from the governor, shall appoint
registrars for each voting precinct.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
Men and Women

women as well as men are made misef-
able by kidney and bladder trouble. DIR.
kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney
medicine. Is highly recommended by thou
reason that SO many people saw Il has
proved TO be just the remedy needed In
thousands Of even the most distressing
cases.
may receive a sample size bottle Of
Swamp Root by Parcel Post, also O paru-
phlet telling you about It. Address DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. X, and
enclose ten cents, also mention this paper.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
C]>
temperance
&, elotgz 8
DECREASE IN CONSUMPTION.

Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

eGranulated Eyelids. Stiles. Infiamed Eyes
relieved over night by Roman Eye Baisam.
One trial proves its merit Adv,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11

Leather waste Is an important In
gredient of the best grade wallpaper.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
Apportlonment Of Registrars.

The proportion of registrars shall be
one for each ITO persons to be regis
tered. Each age to be registered will
comprise about per cent Of the popu-
lation.
If, for instance, all men between
nineteen and twenty-five years Of age,
inclusive, are to be registered, the reg
istrar would have to enroll about 7
per cent Of the precinct population.
1t Is desirable to accept the services
Of competent volunteer registrars to
serve without compensation. All reg
istrars must be sworn.
The voting place In each precinct
must be prepared for registration. Full
printed instructions covering every de-
tail of registration will be in the hands
Of sheriffs and mayors on the fifth day
after the presidents proclamation.
Cities Of Over $4,000 Population.
The mayor Of city containing more
than 10000 inhabitants. or the officials
designated by the governor therein,
shall, with approval of the governor,
appoint for each ward or convenient
minor subdivision containing about 3d.
600 people one registration board, and
shall designate one officer of each
board to perform duties similar to
those imposed on the sheriff, as here
tofore outlined. II the mayor desires.
he may appoint central board to CO.
ordinate the work of minor boards.
Duties Of County Clerks, and of
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-11
The Best Sort.

The Best Sort.
"Does this new speaker have to
have someone to set him going?"
"Oh, dear, no; he's a self-starter."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-17
OREGON ANTi-ALiEN BILL
New Measure Limits Land Ownership
by Japanese.


Salem, Ore, Jan. 15.--An Anti-Alien
bill, said to be patterned after Cali.
fornias Anti-Alien Land Ownership
law, which at the time of its passage
threatened to involve the United
States in international complications
With japan, was introduced today in
the Oregon State Senate.
= The bin would prohibit Japanese,
! Chinese and Hindoos from inherlting
real property Under its provision,
however. they may acquire and trans
fer real property to the extent pre-
scribed by any treaty existing be-
tween the United States and their ma
tive country
On the death of aliens now owning
property. the bill provides that the
court shall sell the land and distribute
the proceeds among the heirs. The
property acquired by an alien to sat
isfy mortgage shall not be subject
to the escheat provision OF the bill
which rules that when real property
is acquired in violation of the provis
ions Of the bill it shall become the
property Of the State Leasing OF
property by aliens for agricultural pur
poses is limited to three years
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-17
"HER FATHERS SON"
Vivian Martin at the Harte Theatre
TODAY

One OF the humorous and interest
ing complexities in Her Father
Son" in which Vivian Martin appears
at the Harte Theatre today is when
Frances Fletcher forgets that she is
masquerading as boy and walks
right into her cousin Bettys boudoir.
The spectacle of Betty's shocked
feelings is a treat to behold but Fran
oes guilelessly sees only the pretty
new dresses. mischievous idea
appeals to Betty. Why not dress her
boy" cousin, Frances as girl. the
night OF the ball? Frances agrees.
At the great event the guests are
dazzled by the beauty of Betty's girl
cousin from St Louis" Hardness,
che West-Pointer falls desperately in
love with this dainty little beauty and
the complication is complete.