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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
RED CROSS VESSEL
GOES DOWN IN GALE.
IA LIVES ARE LOST WHEN LINER
FLoRlzEL SINKS EN- ROUTE
TO NEW YORK.
HIT ROCKS NEAR CAPE RACE
Submarine In 19f6--Beside Pas
sengers, Ship Had Cargo of
Goldfish and Herring.

St Johns, N. F-The Red Cross
steamer Florizel, bound from this port
for Halifax and New York, with r
passengers and crew of 60, was
wrecked near Broad Cove, 20 nils
north of Cape Race, and all on board
are supposed to have persisted
The steamer struck while fighting
her way through binding blizzard,
In few hours she had pounded TO
pieces on the rocks and at dusk her
hull had settled under the battering
until she was almost submerged
The Florizel was a sister Of the
steamer Stephano, which was sunk by
the German submarine U-53, off Nan
tucket Sunday night, Oct. 8, 1916. She
had been continued in the service he
tween St Johns and New York, but
since the United States entered the
war her movements had not been
given publicity.
The Florizel sailed from here with a
large number of passengers and a
cargo which included 10000 barrels Of
dry Goldfish and herring for New York
and 1900 barrels for Halifax, her only
port of call between St Johns anil
New York. The ship herself was val
ued at 100000.
A blizzard was brewing when sho
left and it grew worse toward mid
night but abated in the early morning
hours, The Florizel would have had
to proceed southwark along the coast
toward Cape Race, about 60 miles dis.
tant. Mariners here think she prob
ably put her head seaward to ride out
the storm, and that when the wind
moderated toward morning her COM
mander, thinking he had passed south
of Cape Race, turned westward.
The Florizel was owned by the New
York, New Foundland & Halifax
Steamship company, known as the Re d
Cross line, of which G. T. Bowring Co.,
Ltd, of Liverpool and New York, are
the agents. In recent weeks she had
departed from her schedule, as she
was frequently used by the Engli ii
government as dispatch boat be-
tween this port and New York, the
usual stop being made at Halifax. Her
passengers have included notable per-
sonages.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

sisters. III woman Is Dofue uoWn
by the weakness and sufferings of wom-
ankind, she should be helped By a
herbal tonic made with glycerin
which has had such uniform success
during the past half century. She
should be scell, instead OF sick and
suffering; healthy and rigorous, in
stead of worn-out and weak; bright
eyes, clear skin, rosy eheeks-you
wouldn't think 1t was the same wom-
an, and it's all due to the use of a
few bottles Of DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. All druggists. Tab
lets or liquid. Tablets, 60c.
What this medicine has done for
thousands Of delicate women, 1t will
do for You. IL you're over-w0rked
and debilitated, 1t will build you up
IL you're borne down with the chronic
aches, pains and weaknesses peculiar
TO your sex, 1t relieves and cures. 1t
regulates and promotes the proper
functions of womanhood. This old
and tried Prescription Of DR.. Plerce's
invigorates the system. purifies the
blood. improves digestion, and restores
health. flesh and strength. Consult the
specialist at DIR. Pferce's Invalids' Ho-
tel, Buffalo. N. Y. for free confidential
medical advice or for free book On
Women's diseases.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
True Gospel Of Work.

Work is the glory and delight OF
life, and the only acceptable excuse
for being in this world, and the OBJ
ject Of all practical investigations OF
the principle of fatigue and recovery
is to find out, not what is the least
possible amount of work that hui
man being can get along on, but what
is the greatest amount that he can do
without decreasing his working capac-
ity. Such is the gospel of work, which
those who are not of the elect may
regard as hard MISUNDERSTANDING.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
DON'T Be FOOLISH

and buy an imitation, get the original
VACHER-BALM.
1t is better than any of the substi-
tute "Balms' for quickly relieving
Coughs, Colds, Group, and all kinds of
hurts and soreness.
The many limitations are proof that
1t is an unusually good thing.
The price is only 25c per Jar or
Tube. Surely it is worth that TO get
rid of Cough or Cold, or your child's
Group. If your druggist win not supply
you and we have no agent in your To-
cality, write for the agency.
Every family needs Vacher-Balm,
and we supply samples Free, to start
the demand. +. W. VACHER, Inc.
New Orleans, La. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
THREE FLYERS MEET DEATH

Memphis.-Guy H. Reagle, in
structor, and Cadets James H. Webb
and Robert Gray, Jr., were instantly
killed when the airship occupied by
Reagle and Webb collided with a ship
driven by Gray at an altitude of 500
feet at Park Field
The collision occurred in what is
known as neutral air space, north of
the aviation field. Both machines fell
to the ground, striking nose first Tie
bodies of instructor and the two ca
diets were horribly mangled by the
fall and the ships were smashed into
small pieces.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Trades Needed In shipbuiIdinq.


The department of labor has provid-
ed the following list showing the kind
Of trades most needed in shipbuilding,
and a special appeal Is addressed to
men in those occupations to enroll In
the United States Shipyard volun-
teers:
Acetylene and electrical welders. as
bestos workers, blacksmiths, angle
smiths, drop-forge men, fiange turner's,
furnace men, boilermakers. riveters.
reamers, carpenters, ship carpenters,
dock builders, clippers and calkers.
electrical workers, electricians, wire
men, crane operators. foundry work
ers, laborers Gall kinds), loftsmen,
template makers, machinists and
machine hands (all sorts) help
ers, painters, plumbers and pipe
filters, sheet metal workers, copper
smiths, shipftters, structural iron
workers, erectors, boilers up, cement
ers and crane men.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
100000 RIFLES PRODUCED.
Ordnance Bureau Reports on Output
Of Factories.

Washington Seven Hundred thou
sand army rifles have been produced
in the United States since this coun-
try entered the war, according to a
statement made public by the ord
nance bureau of the War Department.
During the week ending Feb. the
daily production was 7,0S5 Enfields,
and LAP Springfields, or total Of
9,247 service rifles added to che
stock every day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Reached His Capacity.

The first floor of the home was
reached at the rear by climbing flight
OF stairs. One evening the family came
from town with good many parcels,
which the father, mother and son, Eu-
gene, proceeded to carry into the
house, Eugene going up the steps first.
As they neared the top step the father
said, forgetting momentarily that the
youngsters arms were full, too, open
the screen door, son." to which the
youngster replied: Il can't papa, I'm
all used"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
NoN-sINkA5LE SHIP OFF.

A Gulf Port-A former Austrian
steamer seized by the United States
upon the declaration of war against
Austria, and recently equipped with
the new Donnelly t'nonsinkable" syo-
tenn, sailed with cargo for some for.
eign port. The steamer is equipped
with more than $4,000 air and water
tight cells, which the inventor claims
will keep the vessel afloat even should
she he torpedoed
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
What Was In Him.

"Children," said the teacher while
instructing the class in composition,
"you should not attempt any flights
of fancy, but simply be yourselves and
write what is In you. Do not initiate
any other persons writings or draw
inspiration from outside sources"
As a result of this advice Johnny
Wise turned In the following compost
ton:
"We should not attempt any fiites
of fancy, but rite what is in us. In
me thare Is my stummick, lungs, hart
liver, two apples, one piece of pie, one
stick lemon candy and my dinner
Baltimore Bulletin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

Man Who Passed as Agent of King oil
Spain Arraigned.
New York.-Pleas of not guilty to
three indictments were entered by Ed.
mond Rousselot, self-styled Marquis
de Castillo" who posed as a French
diplomat and confidant of King AL.
fonso of Spain, when arraigned in tle
federal court here.
In addition to charges of securing
money under false pretenses, he is
accused of violation of the espionage
act.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

The unicorn which assists the lion
In unfolding the British Royal coat Of
arms bears the reputation of being en-
tirely mythical. But in truth 1t has
an actual prototype in the chiru, an
antelope of western Thibet and Hin
dustan. By right the chiru has two
horns, but it is of so pugnacious dis
position that ii often loses one of them.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Spanish Steamer Is sunk.

Madrid-The Spanish steamer Mar
Caspio, was sunk by submarine on
her way to New York with a cargo
of cork. The crew was picked up
by the Steamer Claudio Lopez Lo-
PEI, which also was stopped by the
submarine, but later was allowed to
proceed
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
"chlcken Joe, Must Hang.

Springfield, Iil.-The Illinois supreme
court refused to interfere with the ex.
ecution OF Chicken" Joe Campbell the
negro sentenced to hang for the MIR,
der of Mrs. Odette B. Allen, wife OF
Edmund NJ Allen. former warden O,
the Joliet penitentiary.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Gen. Goroas scotches Rumors

Washington.-Surgeon General Cor
gas started an active campaign against
rumor mongers by inviting the assist
ance of every citizen in the effort to
trace every sensational story regard
ing the health or condition Of living
Il soldiers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Bar aWoundv Ribbons

Washington. - The judge-advocate.
generals office has disapproved OF
the proposal to issue wound ribbons"
to officers and men in the United
States army who have been wounded
wfale serving with foreign armies Sec.
Rotary Baker indorsed the decision.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
No Honest Work Wasted.

No honest work is wasted. Force
Is never lost. You may see the results
you expect, but there are always re-
suits when there Is effort. Never let
yourself think that anything you have
done has been In vain. Effort and
achievement are inseparable. - Elk
change.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Anpeal TO MAGAZINES

Washington-A special notice to
publishers of books and magazines call
ing their attention to the governments
request for secrecy in matters of mil
itary information, was sent out by the
committee on public information
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Drive on Russia Unpopular.

London.-Germany's new war against
Russia apparently is not popular with
German or Austrian people, according
to comment in the press of the two
countries.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Retired officer Dies.

Washington. Brig Gen. Michael V.
Sheridan, U. S. A., retired, died at his
home here, aged rs. General Sheri-
dan, who was brother of Gen. Phil
Sheridan, left active service at his
own request in 1902
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
MeatIess Week Every Month.

Paris.-0ne meatless week each
month during the coming spring and
summer in order to conserve the cat
tie supply is planned by the French
government.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Daily THOUGHT.

We think there are circumstances
under which we can deal with men
without love, and there are no such.
circumstances. You can cut down the
trees and make bricks. or hammer iron
without love, but you cannot deal with
human beings without it.-Tolstoi.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Turkish Troops Are Retiriro.

London. The Turkish forces dis
lodged by the British by the capture
of Jericho, in Palestine, have retired
to the North and East the war office
announces.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

ing up the work OF men
resolutely, and have
shown their ability to do
almost all kinds of work.
When it becomes neces-
sary women will show
their worth In countless
shops, stores, factories
and offices. No one hears
them complain OF their
hard work. These are
the days when American
men have cause to re-
spect, love and honor
their mothers, wives and
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
DELAYS Execution of Neuro.

Baton Rouge, La.-Governor Pleas
ant granted stay until May in the
execution of Mark Peters and Chester
Tyson, negroes, sentenced to be hang
ed March |, for the murder of John N.
Reeves.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
BUILDING stalwart Character.

Stalwart character, that invaluable
possession which, partly because 1t is
an invisible possession, often Is hard
to understand, is just the net result Of
daily devotion to duty.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Kindly oIspensation.

One of Providence's kindest dispens-
atoms is fixing It so that a man can
be just as happy over feeling impor-,
tant as really being.-Ohio State Jour-
nal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Tortufss
but who wants to be Spartan? Take
"Femenina' for all female disorders.
Price soc and $1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Before the Commentaries.

u wonder what tomorrow has in
store for me-" said Mrs. Bargins, scan.
ming the Sunday advertisements.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Measure Smoke.

A British comEittee for investiga-
ton of atmospheric pollution main
tains smoke measuring apparatus In
IL F,glish and Scotch towns.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

II only takes a slight jolt to knock
the patriotism out Of some fellows.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Bears the
Natural Sequence.

''They didn't get hand on that
play" Then how could they expect
to get ahead?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

Alcohol, when pure, Is greenish In
color, while water is distinctly blue In
shade.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

II Worms or Tapeworm persnt In your
system, 1t Is because you have not yet tried
the real vermifuge, DR.. Peery's Dead Shot"
One dose does the work. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
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, 1918-03-01

When a man offers you something
for nothing walk around II.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Women
No Slackers

We can well be proud Of our Ameri-
can girls and women. In France ana
n4s~ nd f1k-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

Piles Cured in to IA Days
Druggists refund money IL PAZ0 OINTMENT fails
70 cnre Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudng Piles
First application gives relief Doc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Imnnrtanf to haofhara,

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that 1t
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01

Things go better for people who take
them as they come.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-01
Quota OF Each state.

Each state has been assigned a
quota, based upon the population and
industries. The quota is as follows:
The Jasper news., 1918-08-29
Jasper Hogs in Demand.

H. L. Faulkner of Jamesport
made his semi annual trip to Jasper
last week in search of Spotted
Poland China hogs. He bought
"a head of fine registered animals
from the following Jasper farmers:
Oscar Faskin 80, c. 7. Woodrow 6,
Gerald Scissor 2. Tom Butler II,
Ben Bell a. Charley Stith 6, and
A. T. Berry 10.
Tom Mccall sold as or more
head at the State Fair two weeks
ago.
Walter Dodd of Jasper is also a
regular shipper of Spotted Polands
to points over the western and
middle western States.
The Jasper news., 1918-08-29
To Prevent Smut q Wheat.

The News has letter from Mr.. Rea
OF the Rea-P Patterson Milling Co. stat
ing that on account OF the presence OF
more or less smut in the wheat this
year his company wrote to the
Kansas Agricultural College about the
matter asking for advice about the
control and elimination OF the same.
The following letter was received by
Mr.. Rea from S. G. Salmon, professor
Of farm crops:
Kansas State Agricultural College,
Manhattan, Kans.,
August 20, 1918
Mr.. e. s.. Rea, s
Coffeyville, Kans.
My dear Sir: Smut is caused by q
parasite which grows up inside OF the
wheat plant and produces black sooty
mass OF spores in place Of the wheat
grain. 1t is transmitted from year TO
year by small spores which remain at
tached to the grain Of wheat.
1t can be prevented by treating
with solution of formaldehyde to the
strength of one pound Of formalin to
forty gallons OF water. The most sat
isfactory method is to make up this
solution and dip the wheat into it, a
half bushel or bushel at time,
thoroughly stirring, the wheat in the
meantime and permitting the smut
balls'' as they are called to float to the
surface when they should be SKINNED
off. After thoroughly stirring the
wheat it should be taken out Of the
solution, drained and spread out to dry
to be sown any time after treatment.
I am requesting our bulletin on
smuts to be sent you which will give
you additional information.
1t is very desirable that farmers who
have wheat containing smut treat their
seed. There is no doubt but that much
loss in next years crop will be prevent
ed by it.
If you can give any publicity to this
matter think it would be very impor-
to do so.
Sincerely yours,
s. G. Salmon,
Professor Of Farm Crops.
The Jasper news., 1918-08-29
NV Service Flag.

There's d star in the window for you,
n my son;
It's blue on field OF white.
Around the,edge, like a ribbon Of red,
Runs courage-insignia OF might.
Love, courage, might, faith and loyal
Il ty, too,
The FIVE points thai edge round the
star, @.
While faith, hope, love and prayers Of
my heart
Are with you wherever you are.
Sometimes the face OF my baby see,
Or boyish face radiant with Joy.
1t is not star that shines in my flag;
Mrs. o. b. ordway, Waterloo, la.
The Jasper news., 1918-08-29
Yankee Doodle Went to Franc.

Yankee Doodle Went to France.
Yankee Doodle went to France,
To salivate the kaiser,
Against the U's he took chance,
And Bill was none the wiser.
The submarines he glided by,
AS harmless little features,
Despite kaiser's boastful cry
That they were frightful creatures.
And when he landed from the boat,
He beat it for the trenches,
And now he has the kaiser's goat
And golly how it pinches.
Yankee Doodle went to France,
Yankee Doodle Dandy,
Yankee Doodle went to France
The kaiser's goat to handy.
j. M. Smither in Exchange
The Jasper news., 1918-08-29
His Last Resort, Maybe.

There's one New York man who evil
IDENTIFY believes the courts to be omnip-
otent. He has trustlngly asked that
an order be issued compelling his wife
to keep quiet.-Clevelan Plain Dealer.
The Jasper news., 1918-08-29

L E. Johnson and wife of Spring
field visited Mrs. Johnson's parents.
L. A. Cordz and wife, this week.
Their son Harold. who has been
visiting here several weeks, re.
turned home with them.
The Jasper news., 1918-08-29

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Bisbee daily review., 1918-08-10

wo -mded Those who are not too se- yeIely wounded are the lucky. The country receives them In ner arms and lEey are out of an unlucky situation.
 I did not participate in that fight onich lasted until late into the night. At nighIIall 1 went to see the; com handlers Of the company to get orders .or ,he future. The French and Ameri- oaAs having attacked and advanced more to the north, we have been obliged to abandon the positions, and we went several kilometers toward lne north Yesterday morning they put us at rest in wood but the wicked enemy" was there in front of us. Other troops who are just as tired as we are, was in reserve at aLolt 500 meters from the first line for the reason that we had seriously cited in numbers. But any minute we expect to be engaged to repulse .i new attack, as the French, with re- ..ewed courage, are attacking constant y.
 The battle continually sways back and forward. The village changes hands frequently. With the exception of a few points of minor importance We ho.d the positions occupied yester- day.
 The blockheads attacked with sev- eral tanks today; according to the re- ports the tanks have been destroyed. Their cavalry also is engaged.
 There is terrible noise here. Our own and enemy shells are passing constantly over our heads and bursting sometimes close to us. The machine guns are cracking before us which is proof that the enemy are engaged. Let's hope they will not pass.
 Summing it all up, I think we have Cnderestimated Foch and his re- serves and especially the Americans. have q presentiment shall lose my skin. I wish it were tomorrow"