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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15

If McNairy county has been
known as a poor county made up
of poverty and ignorance, why is
it that thousands upon ten thous-
ands of dollars made here have
been taken elsewhere for invest
ment. Jackson and Corinth are
built on McNairy money. Arkan-
sas, Oklahoma and Texas have
received by those who LETT here
many thousands. Will some one
tell US if money now here was
made elsewhere and brought
here, or made here. McNairy
not since the war has ever re-
ceived but a few thousand dollars
from elsewhere. What county
can say that much. Our increase
of wealth and swollen bank ac-
counts have been made from the
soil of the county. Then Why
should it be said this Isl a poor
county. It is not, and has made
by actual increase from the in
dustry and soil Of the county the
wealth of today. As to men, we
can point with pride without
naming them, to many of the
ablest statesmen, orators and
financiers of the nation. We have
no millionaires. but we have
that which is far better, a thrifty,
patriotic and industrious citizen
ship. When every one in COM
munity makes a little each year
more than he consumes will in
time as a whole make a rich and
happy people. Such are Nc
Nairians. We need more of oul
sort, but not from the slums ano
fiotsam of foreign countries.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
Our boys tried their hand late

Our boys tried their hand late
ly on the French line, and gave
the Huns an idea of what they
are up against. From reports,
an advance through the first
trenches were made. 1t was the
first baptism of Tennessee blood,
when five boys from Memphis
were killed. The enemy suffered
a big loss. There is no question
about our boys going to Berlin,
when enough get there in full
training trim. What American
boyswith syigor, grit and patri-
otisln will do, for the accursed
vandals, can be learned by read
ing the accounts Of our soldiers
in fighting 1.-The Sioux and Com
manche Indians fifty years ago.
These Indian savages were Chris
tian gentlemen compared to the
Kultur of the Goddess Huns.
They must be killed; not only the
soldiers, but the women. who
have treated our prisoners worse
than dogs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
important Notice

By proclamation of the Governor
of the state, Saturday, March %.
1918. has been designated WAR
SAYINGS DAY. A general rally
will be held in Selmer on that day,
and meetings at other places in the
county will be arranged. Prominent
speakers have been promised, and it
is the desire to boost the Campaign
for War Savings Stamps. Business
houses are requested to close for one
hour from one to two o'clock that
afternoon, and everybody work for
the sale of the stamps. Ministers
and teachers are especially urged to
give publicity to the meetings. Men,
women and children are all urged to
give some time to the work.
W. X. ALTERNATELY,
Chm. McNairy Co.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
DOCTOR GIVES MAN
Vim HEPAT!CA
AS LAST RESORT
Mule Had Run Away With Law.
renee County Farmer Com.
pIications Arose That Bat
fled All Remedies Till Doc.
tor Gave Win Hepatica

w. w. Kelley, aged 6S, well-known
farmer, of Route No. 8, Leona, Tenn,
and former merchant, who was SO bad
ly hurt several years ago by mule
running away with him. and for long
while in such q serious condition as
result of his injuries, has recovered
and is at his work again.
Mr. Kelley says: IF anybody ever
wss in terrible condition, WAS, until
my doctor discovered the right medi-
cine for me. had to quit farming and
20 into the merchandising business.
but my injuries were such that broke
down in my kidneys and suffered great
ly from rheumatism. / got so run
down that could not sleep. Had to
get up dozen times night on ac-
count OF my kidneys. I tried all sorts
of tonics and remedies without any
help at all. Had to quit business.
"One day my doctor gave me sam
pie bottle of Vim Hepatica and told me
to try that. And did. II relieved me
so much that had my wife to take
some of 1t, too, and | can safely ssy
that anybody who is in rundown con-
dition can not miss 1t II they take Vim
Hepatica. 1t is certainly wonderful
medicine, just as my doctor said II
was"
This is Just the way thousands and
thousands talk about Vim Hepatica,
because it is Natures own remedy for
kidney, liver, stomach and bowel trou'
bles; rheumatism, impure blood, nery'
business, sleeplessness, rundown, weak
condition, etc. 1t is not patent nos
trum, nor a king cure-all, but com
bination Of eight OF the finest herpsi
remedies known to medical science.
We strongly recommend this great
Nature remedy. Come and get bottle
and try it, on our recommendation
You will like 1t and 1t viii do you good
BROWDER BROS, Selmer, Tenn.
HENDRIX & DEAT0N.
! Bethel Springs, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15

Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There
and that is by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an In.
Named 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 10 entirely
closed. Deafness 10 the result. Unless the
inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to it's normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever. Many cases OF
deafness are caused by catarrh. which is
an inhamed condition of the mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the
blood on the mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Circulars
free. All Druggists. 75c.
F, J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
The Federal Farm Loan
BY LEONARD ]. KERR,
County, Agent.

There is not enough attention be-
ing paid to the Federal Farm Loan
System which is now being put into
operation. Farmers all over the
country have. been a little slow to
take advantage of the new law be-
cause they are not fully conscious Of
its advantages, nor have they been
organized along any lines which have
made it easy for them TO take up
this new form of cooperation. But
the tide of Indifference has turned,
and the loans are now being made.
About 25 new associations are being
made daily. ".7'
In the debate over the bill in Con-
gress it was estimated that farm
mortgages to the extent of nearly
100000 were being carried at
the rate Of IA per cent on an aver.
age. The Federal Farm Loan Banks
are loaning at Sd per cert, so if these
mortgages are transferred to the
Land Banks there will be a saving of
81, OO0, 100000 year in interest to
the farmers.
1t is up to the farmer to take ad-
vantage Of this new system, They
are already reaping some benefit
from lowered interest rates at loan
agencies, but they can get more
direct benefits by transferring their
loans to the Federal Land Banks.
Inquiries are solicited.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15

THE KNOXVILLE LACROSSE
TRACTOR COMPANY Are demon
strating their Model B 1924 Tractor
daily. This is the famous happy
Farmer Tractor, which has 1000 lbs
Draw bar, pull "a horse power on
belt. Come to Knoxville and see the
proof. Should you purchase tractor,
we will refund your Railroad fare.
A desirable agent wanted for your
section. Address Knoxville Lacrosse
Tractor Company, Knoxville, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
1229.6th St. NV.
Washington, D. c., 1918.

Washington, ID. g., 3-9-lS.
Our home is filled with sorrow and
grief at the loss of our little darling
Eugena Pearle.
She took. suddenly. with conges-
tion and paralysis, about $3.50 am.
Feb. "a, and in less than an hour she
| was in the Children's Hospital under
the care of DIR. Acker, who has the
reputation of being Washington's
leading child expert physician. De-
spite all that medical skill, trained
nurses and our prayers could do. orr
Father decided that it was the best
to, make an angel of her than to
allow her to remain upon this mum
dane sphere, to battle with it's diff
lculties, which. under the most favor
able circumstances, become greater
as the years 90 by. So her eyes
lclosed in death about | am. Thurs,
March z, and was laid to rest in
Prospect cemetery 2:30 pm, March
l8. Our words cannot express our
sincere appreciation for comforting
words from our pastor. DR.. Samuel
Greene, and his assistant. DR.. A. F.
Anderson, who conducted the funeral
services.
Our hearts overflow with gratitude
to Miss Willard, Mrs. Waltz, Mrs.
Lockwood. Miss Marshall, Mrs. Alton,
Mrs. Geason, Mrs. Bobee, Mrs. Alex
ander, Mrs. Shannon. Mrs. Jas. l..
| Nilmeth and many others for their
lpresence, beautiful flowers and words
of coincidence.
! We would not forget Gentlemen
lZegowitz and Oneal of the Gier Un.
dertakers for their very great care
and satisfaction rendered in the
preparation for interment.
! Her little greeting: "Howdy papa
which many times made papa FORGE
that he was tired from the arduou'
tasks Of the day, and her little prat
tie in the home is hushed forever.
| One less at home!
| Chill as the earth-born mist th,
thought would rise
And wrap our footsteps round ant
dim our eyes;
But the bright sunbeam dartetl
, from the skies
One more in Heaven.
a One more at homel
This is not home, where, crampe,
in earthly mold,
Our sight of Christ is dim. our low
. is cold;
q But there. where face to face W
j.. shall behold.
Is Home and Heaven.
G. NJ. GoocH.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
Death Of Mrs T. A. Hips

Mrs. Amelia Harriet Hipps. aged
Go years, died at her home at Bethel
Springs Sunday night, March 10. and
was buried at Chapel Hill cemetery
Tuesday. Rev. R. W. Newsom con-
Quoted the funeral services.
She was the mother Of ten living
children, all being present at the
funeral. including the Youngest son,
who is in training camp, but came to
the funeral.
Mrs. Hipps was member of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church since
1908.
She was a daughter of David and
Margaret McCullar, and therefore
member of we'll known McCullar fam
ily, and was good woman devoted
to her family and friends.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
Sunday School CAMPAIGN

The canvass that was put on by
the four Sunday Schools of Selmer for
four weeks work closed last Sun
day. The Methodists. and Presby-
terians, composed the Army" and the
Christians and Baptists made the
Navy. The purpose was to try to
get every man, woman and child in
Selmer in a Sunday School, but of
course not all are in yet. ;,
The result of the canvass shows
.the'number of new members and the
number of points of each school as
follows:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
SPRING Is HERE

You will therefore want to forget the cold blasts of winter
and Tog OUT in new Spring attire. And whether it be
man, boy, woman child we can fit you up And not
outstanding the fact that merchandise and exceed
ngy hard to get we bought early and wherever we could
find the right kind of materials and have succeeded in
getting very attractive line of seasonable goods. III
Ladies will be especially pleased with our line Of bea,t
full dress goods and notions in their department We have
Just received the nobbest line Of mems and boy suits
have ever shown and values you will not find elsewhere
When in need of anything ip the Dry Goods Clothing,
or General Merchandise lines, SEE US FIRST. aT
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-15
ARMY
New Members

Army Majority 2270 points.
It was a friendly rivalry in which
all nobly did their bit for the schools
of the town. II
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
LOOK!

100 acres, one miles of Americas,
running water, room house, Is acres
cleared. $50 per acre.
1900 acres, level, rolling and hilly
land, railroad and station, and good
road on property, 6 room house, 5
room house, several tenant houses
everything in general run down con-
dition, the worst run down Of any
thing connected with this land is the
price. SIS acre. Estimated 100000
feet LIST growth pine saw timber.
1850 acres, rolling and billy land,
miles of railroad, 100 acres rich
bottom land, three settlements, run
ming water, suiting to general farm
ing and stock raising. Only $12 an
acre This land is cheap as cent
cotton.
If you want to buy, sell or rent
come to see me.
p. B. WILLIFORD
Office windsor Hotel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
THE --LATEST GAINS.

Lille, Doual, Briggs, Ostend-on9
after another, like ripe fruit from a
tree, they are falling into the hands
of the Allies. They are being taken
back into the bosom of the family
where they belong.
The taking of Lille and Douai COM
pletely demolishes the line of defense
of which they formed an important
base and salient. Out of them the
Germans have been dirtcting their
chief operations for four years.
Ostend was formerly one of the ia
vorite watering places of Europe and
also a eBlgian port of entry. It's pop
uIation before the war was $4,000. In
October, 1914, it was captured by the
Germans and partially destroyed, and
since then it has been many times
bombarded by the Allied air forces. 1t
has been one of the two main sub
marine bases. Zeebrugge being the
other, and if Germany had been able
to hold Belgium it would have been
= most important strategic position,
on account of it's proximity of the
English island Being at the extreme
end fthe German military line, its
evacuation was inevitable, once the
lIindenburg system began to crumble.
II was impossible for the Germans
tc, hold it.
The fact that these cities have been
actually possessed without immedi-
ate great loss of life or hard fighting
shows that the German retreat is in
full swing on grand scale. When
towns as large as these are absolute
Iv vacated, and the evacuation ac-
cCmplished so swiftly as not to allow
the Germans time for devastation, it
shows that the Huns are hard press
ed, and are falling back to their last
line of defenses on captured soil just
as fast as they can.
This much is certain-none of the
re-captured towns and cities will
ever fall into German hands again
Their original capture was possible
because the Prussians unexpectedly
swept into and over Belgium, and
overrun the face of the earth before
sufficient forces could be modified
to stop them.
The indications now are that soon
Belgium, as we'll as nearly all OF
France. will be liberated from the
grip of the Hun, and the fighting will
then be done largely along the Ger
man border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
| YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BUY
HOME ON EASY TERMS.

We are pleased to announce that we
have about twenty houses, at prices
ranging from $4,000 to $500, khich
we offer for sale, one-third cash;
payments to suit the investor on bal
ance, either monthly or yearly pay
ments accepted. II is not often we
have such desirable property on such
liberal terms. We believe we can con-
vince you that all the property offered
is well worth the money 1t is our
opinion that city property is going
much higher and that now is the time
to buy home.
If interested, see US Immediately and
get the pick of these choice residences.
ALLISON REALTY COMPANY
By RI E. Allison.
Office Rear Allison Furniture Co.
Allison Bldg. Phone 253.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
FACTS TO BE REMEMBERED.

In contemplating the possibility of
- any changes in the Germman form of
government, there are some essential
facts that should be borne in mind.
1t will then be more easily compre-
hended how unlikely is such a radi
cal change. Of elevating the civil au-
thorities to supreme control, how inn
probable it is that the military sys
TEN, which has, been uppermost in
ID Germany for generations, will be sup
planted in the twinkling of an eye by
a different power.
"The dearest desire of every Prus-
sian,' said Bethmann Hollweg in the
Prussian Landtag, January 10, 1914,
lis to see the Kings army remain
completely under the control of the
King and not to become the army of
Parliament" Prof. Delbruck, of the
University of Berlin, in recent book
describes the special character of the
German army: "The King is their
comrade and they are attached to him
as to their war lord, and this is the
very foundation of our national life.
The essence of our monarchy resides
in its relations with the army. Who
ever knows our officers must know
that they would never tolerate the
government of Minister of War is
suing from Parliament"
Under the constitution of Prussia,
whose contingent comprehends the
greatest part of the German army, the
Emperor-King may apply to the sup
port of the army the amount last vot-
ed by the Diet, from year to year in
definitely. The German soldier takes
an oath to support the Kaiser and not
as in other lands the constitution. In
Germany the military authorities are
accountable for their acts only to mil
itary tribunals,
In Germany the military authori-
ties dominate everything, and the
Kaiser, the head of the army and
macy, is supreme. Hasn't he himself
said to his subjects: "Only one is
master in this country. That is 1. Who
opposed me I shall crush to pieces
All Of you have only one will, ant
that Is my will. There is only one
law, and that is my law"
That is autocracy at it's worst, and
that is what must go before the AL
lies will treat with Germany. Blu
that is the government to which the
Germans are accustomed, the one they
revere. the one most of them want
and it is not going to be cast aside
readily nor quickly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
COMMANDERY MEETING.

DeMolay, Commandery, No 5,
Knights Templar, meets every third
Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. All
Eisiting Sir Knights have a cordial
Invitation to meet with US.
W. F. Smith. Eminent Commander
FRANK ]. PAYNE. Recorder. 20 #
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Have you ever thought about il
that man is the only animal that
bushes? But he is the only one that
needs to-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

It is fortunate that the desire to do
the wrong things and the opportunity
seldom come together. Otherwise we
would all be in Jail or divorced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

The world regards every man with
new idea a crank until his idea
takes hold and makes good.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

There are two times in the life OF
a man when he ought to marry-one
is when he can afford it and the
other is when he can't.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
Trains Depart.
SeabOard Air Line.

SeabOard Air Line.
Leave Americas for Savannah and
intermediate stations and points east
1891 p. N. lao a m.
Leave Americas for Helena and in
termediate points
5:2s pm
Leave Amecrh.s tor Colu QbuA.
Montgomery and points West
S:O8 p m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

If people don't respect us we get
furious but way down there are only
a few who really respect themselves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

It has been aptly said that it takes
your enemy and your friend working
together to hurt you the most-the
one to SANDER you and the other to
run to you and repeat what was said,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

If you will eat what you don't want,
and drink what you don't like, and
do what you'd rather not, you may
keep in good health.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

The people who talk most about
freedom of speech and freedom of
seldom practice either
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Truth is stranger than fivtion for
the reason that so few people are ia
miliar with it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

There are said to be 879 different
ways of lying, but the worst Of all
is the one that is wholly unnecessary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

A classic among books is one that
smart people talk about and never
read.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
Americas, Ga, October 20, 1918.

Wrinkles may indicate where smiles
Rave been, but there is poor consola-
tiCn tC a woman who has EN-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

What he become of the old-fashion-
ed maid who kept parrot that swore
terribly?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

The difference between a cat and a
false report is this-the cat has only
nine lives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

let not a single influenza germ
escaped"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Men are just like the moon, which
has dark side that it never shows
to anybody.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
RAILROAD SCHEDULES.

Arrival and departure Of passenger
trains, Americas, Ga.
Central of Georgia Railway.
Trains Arrive
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

FROST, Lands AND KOHN. .
Advertising Representatives in
New Yory, Chicago and Atlanta.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-13
"Kanerad."

New York sun: Somewhere in
France at point where American
troops are holding = section OF the
trenches German soldier was seen
nearing the front lines. He was
alone. and when discovered he held
up his hands. yelling "kamerad T,
But the soldiers were suspicious oil
him and made him keep his hands
up until they surrounded him. They
found that he was loaded down with
hand grenades. He tried TO escape,
but was caught.
tie is a per,oniiicat!ou OF the Ger
man peace drive - advancing with
deceptively friendly maner. shout
ing "Kameradi" but with his pock-
cts full OF explosives. His estimate
OF our intelligence must be low ii
he really believes We are 10 be 50
easily fooled.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-13
"IRONSIDES."

Writing Of American lads who had
just had their .irst bapt Sm OF blood,
British correspondent comments
on their unfamiliar mental attitude.
He found them strangely stern.
with no kind OF forgiveness for the
enemy. he French. who have sui
fered intellectually more than they,
are less relentless.
For their victory they were glad
in a simply, serious way, and the
spirit shown BY them on the British
front for thc first time seems to
me. in spite OF their youth, like that
OF Cromwell's Ironsides. stern and
terrible 10 the enemy. who to them
is the enemy OF God and mankind.
Before this war is over the Ger
man soldier will come to know and
fear that spirit. which is a new
revelation on this western front;
for our men and the French. fierce
as they are in attack. are different
in temperament and inspired by =
different psychology"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-13
EXCUSES

There's long row OF potatoes.
And another ono OF beans.
And another OF tomatoes.
While i fourth has beeis. ior
greens;
There are onionS-heaven love 'em
There Is green corn. row on row-
But there won't be ann OF EN-
Ii don't get out and hoe
And wh-ne'er ] ponder ihusly
! am taken by a SHOCK
For there's ragweed and there's
pusley.'
And there's plantain and there 5
dock:
They are gassing. they ar, bombing
They are starting on a drive.
And Id best be up and coming
IL Id save my troops alive
Oh. the German weeds are twining
While I sit here snug and snug
And ! see the helTne; shining
OF the Hun potato bug.
There's the PrusSian cutworms
saber
Flashing herosly in the fray
] an of 10 honest labor.
And there1i be no rhymes TODAY
Cleveland Plain Dealer.