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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
Tl eating soft foods.
to the exclusion Of everything
that Is hard or crusty, will not

Only weaken the d1SeStIv6 OF
gans, but will lead to rapid decay OF
the teeth. When these are not used
in the mastication. OF harder foods they
become weak. Just - any muscle will
that is moi given sufficient work 70 do.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
DEATHS.

MRS. HANNAH JANE SANDERS
Mrs. Hannah Jane Sanders, aged
about so years, died at her home in
Bethel Springs last Saturday and was
buried Sunday afternoon in the Bethel
Springs cemetery.
AS member of the Wilson family
which IL without number almost in
that portion Of the county, she is one
Of the last of the old survivors, and
perhaps the best known. For many
years she has been proprietor Of the
Wilson hotel. Her husband, Lindsey
Sanders, died a numbeI of years ago,
but she continued the business sue
cessfully until the decrepitude of age
rendered her unable for some time
to take active control. She leaves no
immediate heirs. Her funeral was
largely attended with many floral
offerings by Borrowing friends. She
was lifelong Presbyterian.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
Red Cross Campaign, May 2O-27
1918

Having been selected as the War
Fund Chairman Of the Red Cross
Campaign in McNairy county for the
week ending next Monday, | take this
method Of urging upon all of our
people the Importance of making sub
scriptions and contributions to this
all important work. We must raise
our allotment OF $500, and let
everybody get busy for these few
days, and render all the aid you can.
Without the funds called for the work
Of this great organization cannot be
done. II we want to hasten the end
Of the war, get into this campaign
with all your might. Take the time
to see your neighbors. Get the mat
ter before yonr church services, be-
fore your Sunday school, before all
the gatherings, and make an appeal
for these contributions. See your
town and community chairman. and
make remittances to w. 7. Pigott.
Bethel Springs, who is the county
treasurer. Enroll your name as a
worker.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
District 5. 5. Convention.

The Second District Sunday School
Convention met at New Salem Sunday
afternoon under the auspices of Judge
H. P. Wood, county president. R, M.
Houston, secretary of the county con-
vention. was also present and took
part in the program. ]. W. Pfather,
IA. P. Wood, Andrew9H Hamilton and j.
w. Purviance in car we're the Sell
mer contingent. There was a fair
audience, but was greatly lessened by
the funeral Of Mrs Sanders, which
many attended.
1t was quite an interesting conven-
tion and most assigned to topics were
present and ably presented their ideas
on the practical subjects. The s. S.
at Salem has long been the pet of j
+. Wilson and he was enthusiastic in
the work The music was especially
good and attention through the three
hours service was markedly good.
Our party enjoyed the trip as the
roads were excellent, and the return
trip made in 35 minutes with Lee Nc
Daniel at the wheel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
Il. H. 7. GARRETT

E. Fl. t. Garrett, aged about 68
years, died at his home on Adams st
in Selmer, last Friday and was buried
at Falcon cemetery Saturday, Rev. J..
W. Wallace conducting the services
Mr.. Garrett was stricken with
paralysis several months ago and was
confined to his bed by the stroke
affecting one side as it usually does.
He was able to come to town only a
few times. and the last time a few
days before the second stroke which
ended his life.
Mr.. Garrett was former constable
and city marshal, and was an efficient
officer and a good citizen. He was a
leading member of the Baptist church.
He leaves widow and several grown
children, Mrs. B. L. Browder. Mrs
Joe Sanders and Mrs. Bevins being
among the number.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
Democratic Meeting.

The McNairy County Democratic
Executive Committee is hereby called
to meet at Selmer, in the court house,
Saturday, May 18th, at / O'clock pm.
for the purpose Of endorsing candi-
dates or prescribing the method for
making democratic nominations for
the various county offices, and for the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the COM
mittee Every member is urgently
requested to be present.
Chas, B. Steadman, Chairman.
R, M. Houston, Sec'y.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24

located at Bethel Springs, Tenn;
at the close Of business May 10, 1918
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
The Following Speakers viii Ad.
dress the People Of McNairy
County at Places Below

Gov. Tom G. Rye will speak at the
courthouse Sunday afternoon at2:00
o'clock.
N B. Hardeman will speak at Guys
Friday night.
R. NJ. Houston and Rev. w. A..
Chambers will speak at Austin school
house Saturday night.
Henry Hodges will speak at Mt.
Gilead Saturday afternoon at 100
O'clock and at Kerby's at 300 o'clock.
Terry Alternately will speak at San
dy Flat Sunday afternoon.
C. A. Stainback of Somerville will
speak at different points in the county
Saturday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
Circuit Court, May Term.

With s. ]. Everett, Judge; Nat Til :
ton, Encouragement; ]. R. Erwin,
clerk, and A. H. Jopling, sheriff, the
May term of circuit court opened
Monday morning.
The following grand jury was drawn
from the venire and duly charged by
the court:
William Littlejohr, foreman. Id.
Miller, J. ]. Swain, A. L. Smith, W.
B. Small, Herbert Smith, A. J. Hester,
W. W. Jopling, ]. W. Gurley. M. l..
Sanders, John Dancer, j. N. Howard,
A. P. fortune; E. f. Maness, officer.
Civil cases disposed Of:
: G. D. Russum VS.. Scott Maness,
compromised, plaintiff pays cost.
Chas. Surratt VS.. Lizzie Surratt,
compromised, plaintiff pays cost.
". 7. Bell rs. G. R. Houston, COM
promised. plaintiff pays cost.
F, S. Simpson VS.. W. W. Aker, de-
PENDANT ordered to restore property
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
McNAIRY' RED CROSS CAMPAIGN

The following have been selected
as town and community chairmen and
they will work in conjunction with
the county organization, and the
respective local organizations:
r. M. Houston. GAYS; WV Wallace,
Ramer; W. I. Pigott, Bethel Springs:
J, H. Hodges McNairy; H. L. Hodges,
Finger; ]. M. Wharton, Leapwood;
W. f. Maness, Finger; ]. 0. Sewell,
Enville; VIM. Alternately, Adamsville;
+. P. Flat, Stantonville; ]. R. Goocb,
Gravel Hill; J. J. Alternately, Acton;
Terry Gooch, Niche; W. P. Hurley,
Niche; Guy Chambers. Bennett Banks,
Stantonyille; W. E. Mcleod, Selmer;
J. G. Milstead, Ramer; Oliver Stumpb,
Bethel Springs; ]. H. Maness, Bethel
Springs; G. W. B. Hines, Selmer; j..
W. T. Derryberry, Chewalla; John
Mccormick. Selmer; r. W. Caf'ey,
Guys; G. N. Ralston, Bethel Springs;
]. P. Sipes, Adamsville; G. L. Balsen-
game, Cypress.
In addition to those named to vari-
Gus War Savings Societies that have
been organized, are urged to help in
this campaign. Let the work begin,
and keep it going. Plans to have
speakers in every community before
the close will be carried out if pos
sible. Organize, and see every boy
and girl, man and woman in the
county. We are helping ourselves
and everyone in the service.
Very truly,
w. K. Alternately,
War Fund Chairman, A. r. G..
McNairy County.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
TO THE COLORs

List Of Selectmen and alternates
called to report on May 9th for en-,
trainment on May 2Sth, 1918, fol
Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark.
Dew Wisdom Alternately
j. Tate Pitman
Otis & Duncan
Charles W. Harrison
William A. Henson
Robert L, Wilbanks
JEFF l. Trimm
David F. Woodley
Paul W. Derryberry
James ]. Turner
John 4. Croskery
Troy T. Tedford
Elmer Davis
Walter Cofer
Benjamine 5. McCaskill
Logan Doles
James @. Jones
Conan E. Davis
Ezra G. Parmley
Elmer Kennedy
John Haynes
Ernest H. Kemp
Robert L. Steadman
Walter Haynes
John D. Harris
William A. Gage
Dolphus B. lngle
Rnloe Coleman
Eber N. PUNK
Willie j. Newland
(. James f. Ammons
Archie B. Wren
John S, Motley
James E. Meeks
Dossie Keen
Booker McAlpin
Walter H. Duncan
Escie Burks
Leo M. Scott
Ponnie Ingle
Arnold Carroll
James D. Duke
Arthur Gurley
Lacy e. Hornbuckle
Walter H. Plttman
Tully Hamilton
Mack S. Wilmeth
Charley D. Chambers
John l. Ingle
John h. Sanders
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
sl45,lO6.Oo
STATE OF TENNESSEE
County Of McNany

|, w. T. Pigott. cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true, and gives
the actual condition Of said bank as
shown by the books on file in said bank
w t PlGOTT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day Of May, 1918.
r. D. ETHERlDGE. Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
A. J. HESTER, Director,
w. D. HENDRIX. Director.
]. R. STOVALL, Director.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24

replevied, otherwise he will be in con-
tempt.
All other civil cases were continued,
AS we 60 to press the murder case
of Gibson is on trial, Proceedings
next week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-05-24
Subscribe for the Independent.
Republican Nominees for County
Offices.

Sheriff, John Dillon.
Circuit Court Clerk, ]. B. Graham.
County Court Clerk, J. R. Swain.
Register, G A. Scott.
Trustee, Frank 0. Hamilton.
County Sup't, Terry Alternately.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
Women Are Now Enjoying the Greatest
Opportunity in History Of Business

The rapid adaptation Of to business made by the
governments ORDER the Of real encouragement
to Chicago employers After period Of gloom directly following the
issuance the order employers have to the realization that
no longer indispensable.
Nor is the for stenogaph clerical and socaed minor
Office duties alone The executive has into her Our
within the last few weeks has placed large number
of ggrade executive and semexecuve Positions and the
placed responding to the satisfaction of the employers
Moreover succeeding travelling sales work to far
greater than expected This branch Of the distribution force
hit unusually hard by the draft and enlistment of travelling saesmen
and for % until the experimenting with began produce
worthwhile results the outlook for number of firms who
get their goods before buyers through personal solicitation The
of travelling saeswomen perhaps the most encouraging result Of the
present readjutment
The inexperienced Is enjoying the greatest opportunity In
the history Of business More unsed beginners have entered the Chi
business field in the past month than Of bust
history Employers report entire satisfaction with the Of this
class of Office help.
The novelty of the situation gradually wearing Trav-
elers longer surprise whn registering hotel they
confronted desk clerk elevator operators
sight, several Chicago hotels have successful operation these
innovations.
The demand for heavy bookeepers and
Of higher force being especial demand Manufacu
ing badly in need of various classes of technical and
unskilsd help
At present business in the midst Of its and the ua
ton will unsettled until time after the workofgh order
10 in effect.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

Is strained, simply relocating and seal
ing the vessels and setting them away
in an upright position In cool place
where they will be undisturbed. II
bottles are used, the corks should be
sterilized and the necks Of the bottles
sealed with sealing wax. The juice
settles, and when desired for use the
clear liquid Is poured off the sediment.
Any person familiar with the process
of canning fruit can put up grape
Juice, for the principles involved are
the same. Care should be taken not to
sterilize the juice at temperature
higher than 1875 degrees f., or the
finished product will have scorched
taste. The bottles or Jars should not
be so large that when they are opened
the juice will spoil before 1t can be
used.
Unfermented grape Juice, properly
made and bottled. will keep indefinite
ly IL not exposed to the atmosphere
or to infection from mold germs. When
bottle is once opened, however. the
contents, like canned goods generally.
should be used as soon as possible.
Unfermented juice may be made not
only from all varieties Of grapes, but
also from some other fruits, such as
apples, pears and cherries.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
People Of Germany Prove Themselves in
Wrong by Treacherous Actions
0, PAUL WEST. Member Of Aneieaa Defense sodsv

Who cheered and held school festivals and struck medals when
children sank with the Lusania? The German people the
women and children Of Germany.
Who have spit prisoners when they have been carried wounded
through German towns? The and children
Who the soldiers Of Germany into battle full Of hatred
Tor us? The womanhocd of Germany.
Who tempered with apanes made in this country that
young American boys have been killed by the machines break
ing7 KiHdd German mechanics in the American factories
We must not take it out angry grmaces tearing all the
German refusing deal with German
send the hate along the send soldiers We
fill them send them into battle backed by the feeling
that behind every thrust theirs and that want them
do to the Germans what the allies
our dsfenseless wherever they could find them.
right We know Germany wrong We know Ger
many liar foul fighter nation whose population and people hate
impaca fighting the better because that hate all right
Let US hate back.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
Without Food We Fail.

II we fail in food production, all
the armies that can be assembled and
all the war material that may be manu-.
featured will be Of no avail.
If we permit England. France. Italy.
and Belgium to succumb, the final con-
test will be ours alone.
It may take years, and 1t will take
many lives and much treasure, but
without victory treasure is trash and
life Is bondage.
We have more resources than the
central powers can command; we can
endure for unnumbered years and,
therefore, we will win or we win drug
the German beast with Us In death to
the Judgment bar Of God.
am sorry for the man who gets
more out of the war than he puts
into It, for the scorn Of broken-hearted
women, orphaned children. crippled
soldiers and impoverished millions
throughout half the earth win make
him wish he had never been born.
We are lighting to prevent one ma
don from exploiting other nations.
Meanwhile, we must see to 1t that one
man does not exploit other men.
The primal needs Of man are food.
raiment and shelter; all else Is luxury
and indulgence The force which pro-
duces food and raiment L. agriculture
and In o true relation all the activ.
tiles Of commerce are its ministers OF
servants.
The most vital Of occupations, agrf-
culture, In its rewards and environ-
ments is the least attractive. We have
reached the point now where It must
be made attractive, or the government
VIII be compelled to resort to coercion
In order to insure sufficient produc-
tion.-From Address by Clarence Gus.
ley, Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
MUSCADINE GRAPES

At present, when food con-
servation and food economy are
being so much emphasized, the
home utilization Of Muscadine
grapes is particularly appropri-
ate.
In the past, instead Of being
utilized the surplus fruit has
been allowed to 60 to waste,
chiefly because Of q general
lack Of knowledge Of ways to
use 1t and because the high
quality and cheapness Of the
products have not been realized.
For directions for preparing
a large number Of Muscadine
grape products, write to the
United States department Of
agriculture for Farmers Bulle-
tin $50.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

driving almost
climbing
there
He captured down Terebonne way
Bill the arpane
by the dog he fought first the dog and then his
resembles Finding
to the state
O. conservation. In remained
Bill hta
holding minutes Running amuck
licked ALL
no longer happy
will spend the rest
his existence lake 1t is surrounded by barbed wiz"
that and the children ho are
with
havet be n the noth
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

that I'll
die thirst before I'll do that he said what's
4
But he got Ice.
chased other
be the horizon Suddenly
tumble heard the street Nearer and it
n
eolored Juggling chunk Of
"Gee, that" sighed Mr..
The boy II
"Who forr asked Jones, CLEAN of hope appearing
it is for"
wasn't it," asked
mig
It right here"
evening"
after all.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

Prunea decided end fe from
the window and warbng
With swift
ledge
hoped ont
Of the
Mrs Dwne had only one recoursehe law She filed
nicpa OF the Bronx asserting
recover 5
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

u1ec
national service
It from point Of view possibilities the home community
then that urge the vacation For pat
otto teachers it need not be much change OF scene as chang
activity The suburban doing her work under the
that still prevail schools work her own
garden help es Better STILL she help her boys
girls their home gardens hundred thousand more patriotic
teachers are doing United States school garden organized
of the interior It will help the food situation and
the teacher who does will be better teacher for her contact
with the soil
For do Red Cross work there is the field
Junior membership opened up Here the teacher
help her children produce things for the soldiers but she
getting something that will make her fundamental work OF teach
ing will be giving example of the schools influence
community will be valuable the many emergencies OF
the coming months and years.
Many teachers will wish away for rest and change for
part Of the summer think better rest and change
teachers the community than
good the thing they doing
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

TOM the neghbOrhOod In
took of him. She goodookng young woman about
DID, and Fred entirely satisfied
"After he got well he a Sill
surprised and surprised he took in h
- - 01e Anakino
"He would hover suggestions 70
had never known him be much war
"Then he told cara 80
disappointed and told him down the coal r.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

OF punctured fingers and overtaxe6
eyes, ne told her that 1t was intende1
for another woman, there was SOM
thing OF scene. It was the basis
a divorce suit in which decree ~
granted by Circuit Judge DingemnX
I'VE had an arrangement with
FAMILY OF neighbors that when thes
was sickness in one family the ~ ~
family should give all possible asst
ance," Mrs. Ruffery explained.
FIRED got sick and a young xo,.s \
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

wives all along the route. IL ne gives
them ten cents worth of ice, they want
to know why he won't give them 70
cents worth. And If his ice runs out
and no more is to be had-woe upon
him!
1t was the hottest day Of the year.
For two days running certain man
we will call him Mr.. Jones-had
gone without ice in his apartment. APP
peal to rival icemen brought forth an
swers aplenty, but no ice. AS for
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

Stacker, pro-German, and of openly
practicing German frightfulness. In
his pelicanesque manner, Bill, for two
years, has strutted about the cage. Far
from exhibiting the beautiful domestic
virtues Of the emblematic bird of the
state-the brown pelican-Bill has
consistently acted in a rude, Hunlike
manner and terrorized the other deni-
zens of the cage.
Bill has been known to chase his
inoffensive companions in captivity
AhOut the incl0Suro DookiDp of forms
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
PATRIOTIC drink
OF UNCLE SANS
1t Saves Surplus Fruit, Takes No
Sugar and 1t Is Good
+ for Everyone.
GRAPE JUICE IS WHOLESOME
One Of the Very Best Soft Drinks fol
Your Family and Frlends-lt VIII
+ Keep Indefinitely II Not
~ Exposed to the Air.

In the face Of the sugar shortage
the small grape arbor takes on new
light. Little sugar for jellies and
jams viii make 1t necessary to turn
most Of the surplus grapes into some
other channel. The patriotic grower
will look into the possibilities of home
made grape Juice. which Is made with
out sugar, and which is SO wholesome
used as a beverage or In desserts Of
one kind and another.
Only clean, sound, well ripened. but
not overripe, grapes should be used.
These may be crushed and pressed
either by hand or in an ordinary cider
mill. IL a light-coIored juice is de-
sired, the crushed grapes are put In q
clean, well-washed cloth sack and
either hung up and twisted or grasped
by two persons, one at either end, and
twisted until the greater part Of the
Juice is expressed. Then, In double
boiler or its equivalent. such as q
large stone jar placed in pan Of
hot water. so that the Juice does not
come in direct contact with the fire,
the juice Is gradually heated to a
temperature Of $50 to 200 degrees f..
The temperature should never be al
lowed to go above 200 degrees F.
Heat TO steamIng Point.
I IL Ia best to use a thermometer; II
none ia available. however, the juice
may be heated until 1t steams, but 1t
should not be allowed to boil. 1t
should be poured Immediately into a
glass or enameled vessel and allowed
to settle for "a hours then the juice
should be drained from the sediment
and run through several thicknesses
of clean flannel or through comic
filter made from wooden cloth or felt
and fixed to a hoop of iron, so that 1t
can be suspended wherever necessary.
The juice is then poured into clean
bottles, space being left at the top for
the liquid to expand when heated
A good home substitute for q com
mercial pasteurizer Is an ordinary
wash boiler with thin board fitted
over the bottom on which the flled
bottles are set. Ordinary glass fruit
Jars serve the same. purpose equally
well. The boiler should be fIlled with
water to within an inch or 30 OF the
tops Of the bottles and heated until
the water begins to simmer. The bot
ties should then be taken out and
sealed or corked Immediately. Only new
corks that have Just been soaked Tor
about thirty minutes In warm water
at temperature Of about 40 degrees
r. should be used. It is well to take
the further precaution Of sealing the
cocks with paraffln or sealing wax 70
prevent the entrance Of mold germs
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

When red juice "a desired. tne
crushed grapes should iirst be heated
to a temperature Of not more than
200 degrees r., then strained through
a clean cloth or drip bag. no pressure
being used, and set away to cool and
settle. The remaining procedure Is
the same for the red as for the light
colored Juice.
Many people do not even take the
trouble to let the Juice settle after 1t
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
Pelican With HunIke ProcIiytes Is Interneo

NEW oRLEANsB the only white pelican in captivity IN auubop
~ flying cage IN
be Of
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
Wife Objected to Being Kicked Down Coal Chute

ETRoT of surprise Ruey when Fred
her husband brought home handsome
the incest dress she could When after
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
PruneI|a's vengeful Spirit Caused Much Trouble

YoRKPnea cat 6e5 Caldwell could not for the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12
Just Little Diplomacy, and Behold! Iced Tea

VIZ AsHNGToNA love warand hot weather. you don't
through with In Wahns
The ceman the target OF house