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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
is BRITISH VESSELS SUNK
Nine Ships Of Over 1900 Tons, With
Six of Lesser Tonnage Constitute
Losses of the Week.

London-An increase in British ship.
ping losses is shown in the official
summary, which reports the destruc-
ton of nine vessels of more than 1000
tons and six of lesser tonnage.
The official statement follows: Ar
rivals, 1852; sailings, 1900.
British merchantmen of 1,600 tons
or over sunk by mine or submarine, 8;
under 1000 tons, g. fishing vessel, l.
British merchantmen unsuccessfully
attacked, s.
The sinking of Is British merchant.
men exceeds by seven the total for the
previous two weeks, in both of which
six large ships and two small ones
were lost. The admiralty reports OF
both Jan. and Jan. gave the sink
ings as Fl merchantmen, in each case
of which 1S measured more than 1000
tons
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
HIS PRESENT WAS SPURNED
Jack Thought 1t Pretty Fine, but the
Girl of His Heart Had Another
Viewpoint.

Fresno Spines put little powder
on her nose, rubbed 1t off, put little
more on, rubbed it off. and put little
more on and considered that she was
dressed for the evening.
Downstairs. waiting, pacing nervous
ly the length. breadth and thickness of
the parlor, was handsome Jack Pan
try, looking even more than ordinarily
distinguished In his white sox and vel.
low shoes, according to the Detroit
free Press.
"Fresna," he said. nervously busting
piano leg with his red silk handker-
chief, "rve brought you little some
thing"
And he took small jewelers. box
from his back hip pocket, dropped 1t
on the floor, and upset $500 twoozer
vase picking 1t up.
"Never mind, Jack, we were going
TO break 1t anyway" said Fresna, with
charming diplomacy. Meanwhile. her
eyes glued to the little box, her heart
beat like a sewing machine.
IL don't know whether 1t will At
your finger" stammered Jack, rs he
placed his right foot firmly on his left.
80, Jackw breathed Fresna. "This
Is so"
She stopped. For Jack had opened
the box, and the darned thing was
only thimble
"Pll thank you to pay for that
vase" she said Jelly, and swept from
the room In a. cloud of dust.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Hoppinu Exercise.

Hopping is one of the best exercises
for developing muscles. 1t is easy to
do, too, for the movement consists of
jumping first on one foot and then on
the other, so that the whole weight of
the body will be borne by one foot and
leg for one or more minutes. This ex-
ercise improves the way of carrying
the body when walking, states a ply
steal culturist, for it develops balance
as well as muscle. This exercise
should be taken when going to bed and
tlfe windows should be open, so there
will be plenty Of fresh air in the room.
While hopping breathe deeply.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Not Guilty.

The principal of one of the East
side night schools was enrolling new
pupil, who was logged out in suit OF
clothes so new that it hurt him. just
before the boy came In the principal
heard the sound of the fire engine ir
the street.
''What is your name?" the principal
asked the lad.
tom Dugan," was the reply.
where was the fire, Tommy?' asked
the principal as he wrote down the
name. There was no reply; only
scowl.
II say, where was the fire?' repeat
ed the principal.
Don't git gay wit me-" was the
somewhat astonishing answer. "Dar
wasn't no fire, see? bought dis here
suit and paid rs cents for it."--New
York Times.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
SPAIN TO ACT ON SINKING
Complete Details Of Recent Torpedo.
ing of Spanish Steamers viii Be
Carefully Investigated.

Madrid.--It was announced here by
the Marquis de Alhucemas, the pre-
mier that owing to the exceptional
character of the torpedoing Of the
Spanish steamer GiraIda, sunk by q
German submarine, the Giralda having
been entirely engaged in coastwise
trade, the government intends to take
exceptional decisions as soon as COM
plete details of the incident have been
received.
The Giralda of 400 tons, was sunk
by a German submarine Jan. 20, after
the vessel had been pillaged, according
to a Madrid dispatch Of Sunday last
The crew was saved.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Washington Once Drafted.

Even Washington himself was once
drafted into the service of his country.
1t was in 1898, long after the revolu-
ton, and after Washington had been
president for two terms, and had gone
into a well-earned retirement at Mt.
Vernon. France had broken relations
with us, and war impended. Congress
appointed Washington commander Of
the army, and the secretary of war,
carrying the commission to him. found
him in the harvest field. When Wash
ington learned the errand on which his
visitor had come, he said: Il am ready
for any service that / can give my
country.'-Youth's Companion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY.

whereas we believe that the use
Of alcohol as beverage Is detrimental
to the human economy; and
whereas, its use In therapeutics as
a tonic, or stimulant, or as food,
has no scientific basis; therefore be 1t
Resolved, that the American Medi-
cal association opposes the use of al
cohol as beverage; and be 1t further
"Resolved, that the use of alcohol as
a therapeutic agent should be discnur
aged"
The above resolution was adopted
by the American Medical association
an organization representing S0,0W
physicians and surgeons Of the United
States.
DIR. Charles H. Mayo. president OF
the association, declared In his install
lation address: "Alcohol's only place
Is In the arts and sciences. National
prohibition wonld be welcomed by the
medical profession"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Temperance
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HOW ALCOHOL AFFECTS BRAIN.
Conducted by the National Woma
Christian Temperance Union.)

Alcohol is a poison to all parts Of
the body, but the part which alcohol
can damage most quickly and to the
greatest extent Is the delicate and
sensitive brain. And that is a fact.
The first effect of taking alcohol into
the system is felt by the brain; the
worst damage is done to the most deli
cate parts Of the brain: and so it fol-
lows, that when man takes drink
Of whisky or beer, or anything else
containing alcohol, It promptly mud
dies his thinking, weakens his judg-
ment, and loosens his control over his
actions. In other words, 1t quickly
steals from him what Is best in him
1t reduces the force of highest brain
control which nature has given him,
which he has developed through ages,
and which marks him out as different
from brute animals.
Now, Of course, we don't mean to
say that when person takes drink
Of anything containing alcohol he at
once Is reduced to brute animal;
but very few will dispute that drunk
en- person Is not much better than a
brute animal. And the reason he has
been reduced to such state by alco-
hol is because, before he can take
enough of 1t to kill his body, he has
had enough to paralyze his brain, es-
pecially the highest parts of his brain.
It has paralyzed his power to think, 1t
has paralyzed his power to judge, has
paralyZed his power to control his ac-
tons. The amount Of alcohol which
makes person drunken varies with
different people. Some can stand very
little, others a great deal However,
even very little, though 1t does not
show itself In drunkenness, has a
damaging effect on the brain. This is
what We want to point out particular
ly. Too many people think that IL
they drink alcohol in moderation, such
for example, as three or four glasses
Of beer a day, or one or two drinks
Of whisky day. they are not doing
themselves any harm at all. Very
many even think that they may safely
drink as long az they stop before get
ting drunk. These are very danger
Gus and mistaken ideas to have.
Drinking even in moderation has dang
ers for the brain and nerves, and
steady drinking is very bad.
One Of the most terrible effects Of
alcohol on the nervous system Is de-
lirium tremens-the sd. It's" Now,
1t Is not necessary to drink oneself
drunk to get the d. Us. Here Is what
doctor who has handled an enormous
number of alcoholic patients and who
has made a lifelong study Of their
troubles, has to say: ''Many men who
have never been intoxicated, but have
for years steadily taken alcohol will,
after some severe accident, develop de-
irium tremens."-Official Bulletin, Blu
reau Public Health Education, Depart
ment of Health, New York City.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
AMERICANS HOLD
SECTOR IN FRANCE.
SECRETARY BAKER SAYS v. S.
TROOPS DEFINITELY STATION
60 ON FRONT TRENCHES.
REPORTS ARE FLA1TERlNG
All Glasses Of Troops Have Been "eap.
tized BY Fire" and Good Accounts
Are Given Of Their Bravery
and Ability.

Washington. -Secretary of War Ba.
ker officially announces that American
forces have formally taken over sec
ton OF the line In France.
The announcement followed a dis.
patch from the American expedition.
airy force in France, telling of the lat
est raid on the American trenches by
German forces. In this raid two Amer.
lean soldiers were killed, four wound
ed and one made prisoner.
THE fact that this and other raids
have taken place and that reports are
beginning to be received daily of men
killed and wounded in action" said the
secretary, makes it proper to say that
American troops are now definitely in
action"
When the first detachments OF
Americans went into the front lines it
was made plain that this was simply
for training purposes. French troops
We're in reserve at all times and would
relieve the American troops when the
latter were brought back from their
baptisms of fire.
Secretary Baker declined to sanction
the publication of the sector that Gen.
Pershing's men have taken over. This
will not be done, 1t was indicated, un-
til Gen. Pershing himself lifts the ban.
Ever since the first contingent il
Americans went into training behind
the lines the Germans have been seek
ing by aerial reconnaissance and other
means to ascertain where the Ameri.
cans would definitely take position.
Representatives Of every class of
military service, including regulars.
national guardsmen and men of the So
lective draft, have already gone under
fire. and flattering reports have been
received from Gen. Pershing concern
ing their conduct in action.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Nervous Headaches
Four Bottles of Peruna TIII.TT||
Made Me w ell

Mrs Efiie Hill. Blanchester. Ohio,
writes as follows:
II cannot tell how much I suf.
fered IN the past twelve years. I
have been treated by physicians and
no relief only for q short time. I
was In suoh q condition from nsr-
vous hsadaehss, such heavy feeling
as II my brain was pressing down,
and so nervous ! could not get my
rest at night. Would have sinking
spells and then 20 weak that could
not do my. work. I began 10 texe
Peruna. Have taken four bottiss Of
psruna and have gained In strength
and Hesh, and can say ] am q we'll
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
AMBASSADOR HELD
BY RUSSIAN REDS
DAVID r. FRANCIS, U. S. AMBAssA.
DOR AT PETRoeRAD, IS HELD
OVER BERkMAN CASE.
ASK RELEASE OF ANARCHIST
Finnish Terrorists Inform American
They VIII Hold Him Responsible
For Release Of Anarchists
Sentenced to Atlanta.

Washington.-Steps are being taken
by the American government to safe.
guard the life of David r. Francis, U.
8. ambassador at Petrograd.
Anarchists at Helsingfors, Finland,
have informed the ambassador that he
will be held personally responsible un.
less the United States government at
once effected the release of Alexander
Berkman, leader of the 'Reds" in this
country. Berkman is under sentence
to term in Atlanta
In written communication to the
ambassador, the Finnish terrorists
complained in violent language of
what they described as the relentless
and pitiless prosecution" of Bergman
by the American government II harm
came to Berkman, either through
death or by imprisonment, they in.
formed the ambassador, he would have
to answer for it.
A copy of the threat was received at
the state department in official dis.
patches from the American embassy
at Petrograd. The ambassador did not
express any alarm or ask that any.
thing be done for his protection.
Owing to the fact that the United
States has not yet recognized the indie.
pendence Of Finland, it was decided to
make informal inquiries" of the Len.
ine-Trotzky government at Petrograd,
with an implied demand for greater
protection of the embassy and mem,
bers of the staff.
Indirect fntimations have come to
this government from Trotzky that the
st. Louis man was persona non
gratA" in Petrograd. These intima.
lions. It IL understood, we're made at
the time the Bolshevik government OBJ.
tanned the recall of Buchanan, the
British ambassador. who was looked
upon as q friend Of the overthrow
car.
On one occasion within the past
month Ambassador Francis, revolver
in hand, was reported by returning
American travellers as having held off
mob that menaced the embassy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
JAPAN IN ACCORD WITH U. s.
Foreign Minister Motono Tells Pariia.
ment About War Aims.

Tokyo--viscount Motono, the jap
anese foreign minister, in his speech
10 both houses Of parliament, an
nounced that the members of the jap
anese mission recently sent to Amer
lea had, after a frank exchange of
views, established full, mutual &C
cord between Japan and the United
States in regard to military coopera-
ton in the war.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
FIGHTING IN VOLHYNlA.
Ukrainians and Bolsheviki Have
Been at Grips.

Amsterdam.-Heavy fighting has
been in progress for several days be-
tween Ukrainians and Bolshevik
troops, according to dispatches reach
ing here. An attack was made by
Ukrainian troops, who attempted to
take possession of Lutsk, Volhynia
The Bolshevik commander appealed
for assistance to the Austro-Hun
garian commander of that district
who declined to aid him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
A PERTINENT QUESTION.

Speaking Of the proposed govern
ment purchase and control Of the
liquor business in Great Britain, DR.
Robertson Nicol says In the British
Weekly: 1--WE have to put the question
whether America would allow the
money she lends to the allies to be spent
In such fashion. =. We doubt
whether Lord Reading would venture
to ask the Americans to lend us $780,.
100000 in order that we may compen
safe the great multitude concerned in
the liquor trade.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
BoScHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Will quiet your cough, soothe the In
uammation of a sore throat and lungs,
stop irritation In the bronchial tubes,
tnsuring q good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
IN the morning. Made and sold In
America for flfty-two years. A won,
derful prescription, assisting Nature Id
building up your general health and
throwing off the disease. Especially
useful In lung trouble, asthma. Group.
bronchitis, etc. For sale In all civil
ICED ountries.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Americans Killed In Italy.

Italian Army Headquarters in
Northern Italy.-Two Americans at.
tached to the Red Cross were killed at
Mestre by bombs dropped by German
raiders. They were William Plat and
Richard Cults Fairfield, and were the
first Americans to be killed on the Ital-
ian front.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
At Home.

Jones Gas he treads on tack)-l
wish you wouldn't be so careless In
throwing tacks about, Mary.
Mrs. Jones {placidly)-Henry, you
are getting meaner and meaner every
day. / can buy whole package Of
tacks for penny.-Buffalo CONNER
cial.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Ship Board Members Go To London.
Washington B. Stevens,
vice chairman of the shipping board.
and George Rublee of the boards legal
staff. are to be sent to London as pet
manent representatives there of tEs
shipping board.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
ILL HEALTH OF SALOON MEN.

Concerning the result Of the prohi-
bition referendum in Ohio, the Outlook
says: IF we owned corner saloon In
some Ohio town and had given serious
thought to the diminishing [wet1 re.
turns, we would feel inclined to insert
In local paper an advertisement
reading somewhat as follows:
TO EXCHANGE--ONE SALOON FOR
one farm. Present owner desires
to retire from business on the ground
of iii health"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Aloernon sartoris III.

With the French Armies in the Field
-Algernon C. Sartoris, Washington.
D. c., grandson of Gen. U. S. Grant
and one of the few remaining Ameri-
can private soldiers in the French
Foreign Legion, is in hospital for
the first time during the eight months
at the front.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

BREAD WITHOUT SALT IS TAsTELESS
A medicine chest without Magic Ar
MICA Liniment is useless. Best Of all
iiniments for sprains, swelllngs,
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Three sizes, Csc. SOC and $1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
On Good Ground.

There is no place where a filtration
takes quicker root or natures more
rapidly than in ecclesiastical SOIL
'Calvary Alley" by the author of Mrs
Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Lansdowne concurs With Wilson.
London.-The marquis of Lansdowne
IN an address here said that he con-
Cured entirely with the recent speech
of David Lloyd George, the British
prime minister. and President Wilson,
ON peace aims.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Qualified.

"What reason have they to hope
that they can gain admission to the
smart set?"
Before they were married each OF
them denied In at least dozen inter.
views that they were engaged"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
DOUBLE REFERENDUM.

New York has practically a double
referendum on the liquor question.
The people must first vote whether or
not they want to come under the pro-
visions Of the act, and then. IL the
vote is favorable, on the direct issue
Of permitting the sale of liquor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
crea, Britain Needs Wheat.

Washington. = Urgent appeal was
made to the United States by Great
Britain for more wheat Without it.
Lord Rhondda cabled the food admin
is.rstion, the allies may not have food
enough to win the war.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
italians Improve Line.

Rome.-The Italians new position
west of the Frenzela valley, on the
mountain front, has been greatly i'm
proved, the war office announces. The
line was advanced slightly northeast Of
Col del Rossc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
italians Take Enemy Trenches.

Rome.-Italian troops made heavy
attack on the northern mountain
front and broke into the enemy lines,
the war office reports. Reinforce
ments which the enemy was hurrying
down the Nos and Campomulo valleys
were dispersed by the artillery of the
Italians and their allies.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
SHOOT DOWN is AlRPLANES
British Airmen Bring Down German
Airplanes and Take Several
Prisoners

London--There was great aerial ac-
tivity on the British front in France.
according to the report from Field
Marshal Haig's headquarters. The
British airmen accounted for Is hos.
tile airplanes and themselves lost only
one machine. which is reported miss
ing. In addition. the British bomb
ing planes dropped eight tons of ex.
plosives on various enemy detectives
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
ala Sale Of asmIIeaaen eooks.

Washington.--Nearly 100000 worth
of "smileage" books, containing tickets
for use at army camp theaters, have
been sold in the national campaign to
provide better amusement for the ser
vice
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
POOR BRAIN FOOD.

Patient-But this is ''brain food"
doctor. l thought 1t was my liver that
was affected.
Doctor-Yes, but oliver medicine"
will do you no good until you get
brains enough to stop drinking. Tenn
perance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Cheer up! Twill Be Warmer

Flatbush-Terrible weather, isn't IT.?
Bensonhurst-Yes, but every cloud
has silver lining, you know.
whats the big idea?"
"We're told we are to have an I'M
usually hot summer this year."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Italians Launch Attack.

Berlin. British Admiralty. per
wireless) The Italians launched a
violent attack ON the northern noun
tain front between Asiago and the
Brenta river, says the official state
ment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
LOST THROUGH DRINK.

"When the German soldiers entered
Belgium" says Sir Harry Johnston,
'they really lost the chance of getting
to Paris or to Calais by Supplying
themselves with strong drink"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Many self-made man would prob
ably turn out different kind Of job
IL given another trial.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Eaonoaa Causes Deaths.

Muskogee, Okla.-Seven persons
are dead at Francis, Okla, 125 miles
southwest of here, as the result Of
an eggnogg party at which denatured
alcohol was used by mistake.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
SUPPRESS BERLIN PAPER.
kreuze Zeitung Had Attacked scheid-
emann and Ebert,

Kreuzc LeItuHu TAU Httdckeu ScHeIu-
emann and Ebert.
Copenhagen. = The Berlin Kreuze
Zeitung, which demanded the immedi-
ate execution of Philip Scheidemann.
majority Socialist leader, and DR..
Ebert. majority Socialist leader, for
their speeches assailing Chancellor
Hertling. has been ordered suppress
ed.
T.erlin advices did not state whether
the suppression was permanent or
merely temporary,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
His Defect.

"Your friend struck me as sort OF
man of iron WILL"
"He is, but well tempered"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
Best WAY.

slow objects do pass from eye to
eye" Yes; I suppose they do It on
the bridge of the nose."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
What He Wandered.

'By George, old chap, when I read
your latest poem, sit and wonder"
SLOW I do IT."
'No, why you do It,"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Soobnebb 1u0 neau>
aches and Q every
month would havet to
stay in bed most Of
the time. Treat
uents would rehevs
me for o time but
my doctor was a.
ways urging me to
have an operation.
My sister asked me
TO try Lydia Z. Pink
b 9 ms Vegetable
Compound b e fore
consenting to . n
Operation. ] took
FIVE bottles Of 1t and
it has completely
cured me and my
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08
sn.r,,b steamer PllIaoed.

Madrid.-After pillaginx the Span
ish steamer Giralda German subma-
rine sank the vessel. which was OF
A<oo tons. The crew was sared.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-08

Piles Cured In s to IA Days
pruGgtsts refund money II PAZ0 OINTMENT faih
% cure Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protruding PLEA
fint application gives relief. t0c.