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Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
TOWNS UNPOPULAR.

Company-owned towns are fail
ure, daclared DR.. Frank E. Vincent,
president of the Rockefeller founda-
ton, in a speech before the National
Housing Association conference. He
said these towns are unpopular, re-
gardless of their attractiveness, be-
cause the average American resents
being told what he must do.
This statement is in line with or
ganized labor's opposition to the
whole system of welfare work and
company unions" that are so strong
ly urged by the Rockefeller interests,
from which the Rockefeller interests,
ton receives it's financial support.
Female membership in British trade
unions increased 130,352 in 1916.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE.

Hub-I thought we had agreed to
practice economy for while.
Wife-So we did. / went down and
countermand the order you gave your
tailor for suit and bought hat that
cost only half the amount.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
HOW HE DID II.

Talking about getting help, knew
man VIII oengaged woman to cook.
wash, iron, clean up and keep house
for him, just for her board"
How did he manage it,"
HE married her"
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
SOLDIERS FREE LEGAL SERVICE

Colorado is asked by Adjutant Cen
eral Harris to continue the legal aid
committees and thus give free legal
aid to returning soldiers, as now ex-
ercised under the civil relief act.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
COLORADO SPRINGS
FIRE FIGHTERS ARE
REFUSED INCREASE

Efforts on the part of the Fire
Fighters of Colorado Springs have met
with hard luck, as the mayor and the
city council have refused to consider
their demands for an increase in pay.
Exactly how these officials justify
their position is not quite clear. Every
other department in that city has been
granted 10 per cent increase lately
and why the Fire Fighters are not as
much entitled to this increase as the
other city employees has not been ex-
planned.
The Colorado State Federation of
Labor has appointed representative
to go to Colorado Springs and help
the Fire Fighters out in case they need
assistance. In the meantime a move
is on foot to have the matter arbi-
trated.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
ENTERTAINED AT FORT LGAN.

Recently the Denver Liberty Men
Singers, under direction of Minor +.
Gleaves, musical director for the state
council of defense, gave a concert at
Fort Logan. The concert consisted of
solos, duets and chorus Singing, and on
several numbers the soldiers Joined in
the choruses with inspiring enthu-
siasm.
Send the Bulletin to distant friends.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
LIONS CHANGE IN CAPTIVITY
King of the Jungle Grows Darker in
Color, Skull Broader, Shorter
and More Massive.

Captivity proves to have a marked
effect on both the external appearance
and the head-shape of lions. Observa-
tons have been made on five specimens
of Felis leo massaica that had died
after several years of life in the Zoo
logical park in Washington, states a
correspondent, and "a specimens of the
same species that were killed in the
wild state in East Africa.
The chief external differences noted
are much darker color, more luXuriant
name, and longer tufts of hair on the
elbows in the park animals as COM
pared with wild ones Of the same age.
Confinement in damp atmosphere has
been shown to increase fermentation
in birds, and it is assumed that an at
mOspheric humidity greater in Wash
ington than in Africa has produced the
same effect in lions. The bones were
even more strikingly affected.
The skulls of the captive lions are
broader and shorter, more massive and
bulky, and indicate that the powerful
muscles of the jaws and neck that are
so much exercised by the prey-seizing
of wild lions have had little effect on
bone-shaping in the confined animals.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
FOR THE KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp Root is Strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit and
1t should help you. No other kidney medi-
cine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten. cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
erlnaina Home the Germs.

When our soldier boys mingle with
the soldiers of all nationalities and
fight over strange and disease-soaked
soil they may acquire many strange
disease germs and, returning to Ameri-
ca, bring them along, warns World
Outlook. Pestilence has generally
been camp follower of war. But SCI
ence is dealing with this problem with
unprecedented vigor Sir William Os-
Ter said: "Never before in history has
so great a host been assembled; never
before in war time have armies been
SO healthy"
Yet we are warned as to the danger
of indiscriminate immigration after
the war and of the great need of care
full medical and sanitary preparation
to combat the unfamiliar diseases that
Sammies will bring home.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
SOAP AND POSSIBLE FAMINE
Youngsters Have No Worry over I'M
pending Danger--conservation
of the Present Supply.

Probably all the youngsters, parucu-
larly the boys, believe that while
there's life there's soap. The millen-
NAL dream of their childhood years
would come could they but escape the
daily inquisition of soap and water.
Apparently there will never be wa
ter shortage. But, according to adj
vices from Washington, indicating pos
sible failure of the soap supply unless
everyone conerves carefully, there Is
a faint hope for the youngsters of re-
lief from part of the daily sanitary
ordeal. Oh, joy
If all the fathers of the country will
carelessly leave the soap in their bath
water enough times, and all the moth
ers will carefully wrap their wet wash
rags around the cakes, and all the kids
will blow a sufficient number of soap
bubbles, observes writer in the Mil
waukee Journal, there will not be any
more of the hateful stuff that the Ger
mans first introduced for cleansing
purposes and to the discomfort of bill
lions Of happy boys and girls. Folks
did not use soap in biblical days. They
had only ashes and grease to scrub
with. The early Greeks and Romans
got along without it. Why should 1t
be a necessity today?
The old folks may look forward with
fear to a soap famine. They may de-
precate the lessened production of fats
and the inability to transport vegetable
oils from over the seas. They may call
those who waste soap citizen slackers,
nonpatriots and all that. But the
youngsters have their own opinion. On
with the soap. Let it all be bathed up.
quickly. Then long, long rest from
the daily soap annoyance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
HALLS CATARRH MEDiCINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube Is inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which is an infiamed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE.
All Druggists 75c. Circulars free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Just Once! Try Dodson's Liver Tone!
Take No CalomeI! Listen To Me!
" bilious constpated headachy or SICK guarantee
relief without taking dangerous calomel
which sickens and salivates.

Stop using calomel! It 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. break
Ing 1t up. This is when you feel that
awful nausea and cramping. If you
are "all knocked out" If your liver is
torpid and bowels constipated or you
have headache, dizziness, coated ton
que, If breath is bad or stomach sour,
just try spoonful Of harmless bod
sons Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store and get bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone for few cents. Take a
spoonful tonight, and If it doesn't
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Not the Same.

A fledgling author at the Century
club in New York drew forth u manu-
script and volunteered to read it to
Robert w. Chambers.
"You know how Poe" the young
man said, read his stories to an old
colored nanny, don't you? He be-
lieved that what pleased the old mann
my would please the public, and he
killed the scenes the old girl didn't
like, and built up those she did. Well,
Bob, / want-ha, ha, ha IL want to
use you in the same way. Have a
drink and a cigar, and then"
Excuse me, my boy" said Mr.
Chambers, and he rose and took his
hat and stick.
"You don't happen to be Poe, and
therefore l don't feel called on to be
your old colored nanny"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
The Versatile Barber,

Some years ago there was boom
town, Blessing, on the gulf coast of
Texas, relates the New York Evening
Sun. A newcomer built shack there
near the railway station. On one side
he had barber chair and necessary
equipment, and on the other forge
and anvil. Between the two trades he
managed to make living.
One day travelling salesman went
into the shack, threw himself into the
barber chair and asfied that he be
shaved so he could catch train that
was due in fifteen minutes.
The proprietor looked across the
shack and shook his head.
Sorry, mister" he said, "but there's
plowshare ahead of you"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
He Drank the GRAVY.

"Too many cooks spoil the BROTH"
but If there is no broth-well, here's
the story as the young man told 1t:
II went to the church luncheon and
thought it mighty strange that the meat
was brought in first and a few min
utes later bowl of soup.
$50 ! laid the meat aside, reached
over for the soup and began dipping
my spoon In it.
"There was loud cry from the
ladies giving the luncheon, and one of
them rushed up, crying:
Goodness gracious, man, you're
drinking the gravyp "-Columbu Dis
Patch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Back to Civilization,

Bobby and his folks had just moved
into Chicago. Through some misun-
Outstanding the carpets and most of
the furniture were delayed nearly a
week. During that time Bobby and
his little new-made friends had q glo-
rious time racing through the almost
empty house. Late one afternoon the
furniture arrived and things were soon
set in order. Bobby was heartbroken.
The next morning he greeted his
friends with: "Oh, pshaw, kids! You
can't come in any more. We've come
back to civilization"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

straighten you right up and make you
feel fine and vigorous by morning, l
want you to go back to the store and
get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone
Is destroying the sale of calomel be-
cause 1t is real liver medicine; entirely
vegetable, therefore 1t can not 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 consti-
pated waste which is clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
l guarantee that bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep the entire family
feeling fine for months. Give it 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, 1918-01-04
The Prune Club.

"Good morning! Why, this morning
is Liberty bond like Boston bull
dogF' said the thin boarder breezing
in to the breakfast table.
Because it costs money to buy one"
came from the blonde typewriter.
Use your brains, Blondey," an
swered the thin boarder. "Try again"
They're great protection" ven
tured the bank clerk with the red
necktie.
Nix"
Because they're worth their face
value" suggested the pug-nosed girl.
mo, no. Listen! Because only the
owners get any interest out of them"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous indigestion, fermentation Of
food, palpitation of the heart caused by
gases in the stomach. August Flower
is gentle laxative, regulates digestion
both In stomach and intestines, cleans
and sweetens the stomach and alimen-
tary canal, stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold in all civilized countries.
30 and 80 cent bottles.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Dream Of Future BELGIUM.

Belgium is desert, and of all its
cities where has accumulated SO much
that is historical and beautiful there
remain intact only four-Antwerp,
Brussels, Client and Bruges. But 1t is
possible that change is at hand, that
Bruges may once more become-not
the Venice of the North for that time
is past-but an important town In a
Belgium, for already its
citizens have begun to dream of deliv-
portion of their former prosperity.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
The Proper Place.

The other morning Willies mother
came in the room to find Willie sitting
OH a high stool beside the bed, with
hts feet on the pillow tenderly COW
cred with his bedclothes.
Willie" said mamma, "are you
crazy?"
"Oh, no." replied Willie; my feet
have gone to Sleep"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
A Roundabout Slur.

II thought your wife's name was
Elizabeth"
$50 1t Is"
"Then why do you call her Peggy"
"Short for Pegasus"
"What has that to do with it?"
"Why, Pegasus is an immortal
steed."
"What of that?"
Ssh! Not so loud! She's in the
next room. You see, an immortal
steed is an everlasting nag, so there
you are!'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Hungry or Thirsty?

l heard George Tully, the we'll
known actor, tell a good story of a
chance meeting with breakdown per-
former, observes writer in the Chi
cago American.
While feeling in his pocket for the
customary coin, it occurred to him to
ask the derelict: "Have you had break
fast YETI"
A hungry-or was 1t thirsty?-
look came into the latter's eyes.
"Not drop" he replied earnestly.
"Not a drop, George, on my honor"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Mad Enouoh to Fiuht,

A Massachusetts man who happened
to be on two different transports when
they were torpedoed has finally be-
come so mad at Germany that he has
enlisted and says he is ready to fight.
Well, that's something more gained,
even If the angry man doesn't succeed
in breaking through anywhere
Springfield (O.) News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
His Handicap.

my goodness, little boyw exclaimed
the kind old lady. "You should not
swear so !"
Jaw, ! know it !" replied Warts Nc
Mutt But 1 can't help myself. I've
lost two of my front teeth and the
swears slip out before can stop EN-"
Kansas City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

First Bystander (watching two men
f1ghting) somebody part them?
Second Bystander-Keep back. Don't
interfere! One is an iceman and the
other in the coal combine. Maybe
they'll both get hurt.-Brookiyn Citi-
zen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Cuticura Is So SOOTHING

To itching, burning skins. 1t not only
soothes but heals. Battle with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water, dry gently
and apply Cuticura Ointment. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
X, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

"Have you any speeches to make be-
fore congress?"
NO." replied Senator Sorghum. II
am perfectly, satisfied to vote without
talking rather than risk being classified
with those who talk without thinking"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
PROMPT RELIEF

can be found in cases of Colds, Coughs
La Grippe and Headaches by using
Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Does not
affect the head or stomach. Buy your
winters supply now. Price 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
A Difference.

II understand your daughter is TAX
Ing music lessons"
mot at all. She's just learning to
play the ukulele."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Question of shape,

Brazen Co-ed-What shape is a
kiss?
Unsophisticated Fresh-Why-uh-
never noticed.
B. C.-Well, give me one and well
4call 1t square.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Torturss
but who wants to be Spartan? Take
"Femenina" for all female disorders.
Price soc and $1.0O.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Gen.
eral Tonic because it contains the well
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System 90 cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

Only One ''BROMO OUININE"
| TO get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE
BR0M0 QUININE. Look for signature of II. W.
GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. 80c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Good Reason.

"Pop, why do people call jollying,
soft soap?'
Because there is so much lie about
1t, son."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
PROVING IL

"Jaggs boasts he is a man who al
ways goes to the bottom of things"
II noticed that when he was at the
punchbowl last night"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

Constipation generally indicates dlsordered
stomach, liver and bowels WrightB Indian
Vegetable Pills restore regularity without
gripping Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
On Which Side?

is he credit to his family, thenT'
mo" said the other; Il fancy he is a
debit"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

Anyway, some thrifty men lay up
a store of canned righteousness.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
DANGEROUS Remedy.

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAxATIyH BRoM0 QUIN1NE removes the cause
There is only one "Bromo Quinine." u. W. GROVES
signature lie on box. Soc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

Sore Eyes Blood Shot Eyes. Watery Eye,
Sticky Eyes, all healed promptly with night
ly applications of Roman Eye Balsam. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

If you can't marry dollars the next
best thing is to marry sense.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Could Be.

Willie Monk-Ain't you stork?
Mr.. Stork-What did you think ]
was-a bill collector!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

Trouble Is often but a mental dis.
ease. Quarantine yourself till it's
cured.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Not Qualified.

"Is he an anarchist?"
"No; he has far too much money
for that"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
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, 1918-01-04

Dipping in a strong solution of alum
will give new life to old hair brushes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

Most aristocrats are victims of in
verified heredity.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

Canton (O) workhouse inmates are
knitting for soldiers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04
Cause and Effect.

How did you get such snap?"
ooh, just rubbered around little"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

We deceive and flatter no one by
such delicate articles as we do our
own es.--Schopenhauer
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-04

THIS Is THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger il you
darken your ugly. grizzly. gray hairs by
using La Creole" Hair Dressing. ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-28
BROCKToN'S WAR CHEST.
Total of s609,4S7 Raised in Six Days
Campaign.

BROCKT0N, Sept. 2s.-A total of
S609,4S7 was realized as the result of a
six days campaign for a war chest
fund here The campaign ended last
night and the figures were announced at
banquet. In factories, 10000 work
ers pledged themselves to contribute
Sl67 ,992; housewives promised $50 900;
contributions from wealthy families will
amount to S272.000; office and store
clerks. $34 600; employees of public utii.
ties, 100000; and persons in small
stores on the outskirts of the city, S28,,
600.
Harold G. Keith of this city paid
all EXPENSES necessary for the success
full conduct of the campaign, and the
money contributed will. be untouched.
except as it shall be distributed among
the various war relief funds for which
il was collected