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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
. ..ararrh Cannot Be Cured

,m LOCAL, OBLIGATIONS. as they
auuot reach the . at OF the disease.
'rtarrh is local ease, greatly in
iLrnced by constitutional conditions, and
IN order to cure /, YOU must take al
Internal remedy. Hans Catarrh Medi.
1ine is tai n internally and acts thrL
The blood on the mucous surfaces of thu
system. Halls CGtarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
posed of some of the best tonics known
combined with some of the best bloon
purifiers. The perfect combination o.
tho ingredients IN Halls Catarrh Medi,
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonial, 'cru
L. j. CHEM & CO., Props, Toledo. O..
Halls Fainrly Pills for constipation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
STANLEY FILES REPORT

Washington, D. c., December /
The secretary of the Senate has re-
ceived the post-election report of Gov
ernor Stanley, successful candidate
for United States Senator in Ken
lucky. The Governor states that he
received 81 100 in contributions to aid
his candidacy and that he spent that
amount.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
FIRST LOT OF RETURNING
SOLDIERS CAME LAST NIGHT
Four Thousand Fighting Men Arrive
In the "GOOd Old U. S. A."

New York, December 2-Carrying
the first large contingent of American
troops from France, the Mauretania,
sister ship of the Lusitania, docked
today and landed the 1899 fighting
men she brought over. There are l65
officers and 1884 enlisted men aboard,
including 116 sick and wounded. The
troops were sent to Camp Mills by
train.
Three other large vessels loaded
with American troops probably VIII
arrive today and tomorrow. They
are the Lapland, the Cretic and the
Minnehaha.
Most of the men arriving on the
Mauretania have been stationed in
England. They are, for the most
part, from the air service and from
the construction and radio branches
of the army.
In reply to a request from Mayor
Hylan. asking that the troops be given
permission to parade from the pier
I'D Fifth avenue, Newton d. Baker
secretary of war, sent a telegram
saying it would be inadvisable to have
the soldiers parade at the present
time.
As the Mauretania made its wa!
into Gravesend Bay last night sh'
was deluged with wireless messages
of greetings. Mayor Hylan and othe
city officials, aboard the police boat
were out to welcome the Homecoming
soldiers. They were first to flash
wireless welcome.
The cheering doughboys were thor
oughly frivolous and were most inter
ested in what arrangements had beel
made to satisfy their appetites.
Often and anxious was the query
"Has the country gone dry YETI"
New York is proud of everyone
you" was the first wireless greeting
of Mayor Hylan to the soldiers IAN
welcomes you with its warmest wei
come"
And then came the reply, the frs
message of returning Americans t
the folks at home: when do W
eat?"
Almost coincident with the first wa
the second answer with enthusiasm
"Oh, how dry we are!"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
OUR COLOREb CITIZENS

All members of Pride of Mason
Lodge No. 10 are requested to be pre-
sent tonight at the usual meeting
place.
The Civic Improvement Club Will
meet at the home OF Mrs, Florence
Harris Tuesday ut o'clock. Let all
members and friends be present. Bust
ness OF Importance,
MRS. FLORENCE HARRIS, Pres,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
NO FLU IN ABERDEEN

The village of Aberdeen had the
first case of influenza in this section
of the country and for a time it ap-
peared that it would become a serious
epidemic there but it is now an
nounced that there is not a single
case within the village or in the coun-
try round about The situation has
been we'll handled by the village au'
thorities.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
PROMINENT CHAMBER OF COM
MERCyE MAN TO SPEAK

Mr.. Thomas Quinlin, chairman OF
the Federal affairs committee of the
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce,
will be the speaker at the mass meet
ing to be held at the Gem Theater at
noon on December 4, according to a
message received by Mayor Thomas
NJ. Russell this afternoon. 1t is eX-
pected many will hear Mr.. Quinlin tell
some of the reasons why we won the
great war
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
FOCH WAS NEAR TO DEATH

Observation-Disclosures has just been
permitted here of the fact that in May,
1916, Marshal Foch, then commanding
the Army of the North for France,
narrowly escaped death in an auto &C
cident. He was in hospital for sew
eral weeks, and his son-in-law, Cap
tain Fournier, with whom he was md
ing, was more seriously hurt. The
car dashed into tree between Dam
martin and st. Souplets.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
PASTIME Is OPEN

The Pastime Theater is the only
theater in the city that opens its
doors to the public tonight. The other
two theaters will open on next Thurs
day evening with big features. The
Pastime is offering a specially attrac-
tive picture today and it is expected
that this popular little show house
will be crowded at tonight's shows.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
MISS Z. S. A. OPENING PHOTO
PLAY AT THE PASTIME TODAY

June Caprice in Miss L. S. A." will
be seen at the Pastime today, after
noon and night This is breezy thrill
ing. patriotic picture that will delight
the men, women and children alike,
Don't miss this great war play at the
Pastime today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
SQUIRE DRESEL'S COURT

In Squire Fred Dresels Court this
morning frankie Seward was fined
$1O.S5 on a charge of breach of the
peace and Everett Sidell was fined
$6l5 on a charge of being drunk.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02

Secretary Carl Dodds, of the Cham
Der OF Commerce, has returned home
after spending the Thanksgiving hol-
idays with relatives at Middletown
0hiO
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02

Mrs. Walter l. Nauman arrived here
Saturday to take up her duties as
teacher in the Maysville Public
Schools this morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02
MAGISTRATES COURT

In Squire Fred w. Bauer's Court
this afternoon William Gilbert was
fined $515 on a charge of being drunk,
The fine was paid and Gilbert was re-
leased.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02

Choice line of Ivory for Christmas
gifts. DE NUZlE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-12-02

For something new in toys, see our
complete stock. DE NoAlE.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
ORDER OF PUBLICATION, 145S,
County Of McNairy, for the use of.Hug-
gins Greek Drainage District No. 4,
VS. Sam Brown ct al. Pending in the
Chancery Court at Selmer, Tenn.

In this cause it appearing from The
bill which Is sworn to that VIII Miller,
Jim Beck, Mrs. Dim Beck, Jia Demp-
sew. Robt. Smith. Corde Smith. John
Aidridge, r. e. Higltower, and W. h.
Tedford, ten Of the defendants, and the
unknown heirs Of +. E. Miller, deceas-
ed. ard the unknown heirs of J l.. b.
banks. deceased, and the unknown heirs
of w. Carroll smith, deceased. and the
unknown heirs of W. &. AIdridge, de-
ceased, who have interests in lands lying
in Higgins Greek Drainage District No.
4. in McNairy County. Teun,, and who
are non-residents Of the State and some
of whom their residences are unknown,
they are, therefore. hereby commended
to appear ON or before the LIST Monday
in January next before the Clerk and
Master at his Office in Selmer. Tenn.
and make defense TO the bill filed against
them in said Court by the County Of Nc
Marry for the use Of Higgins Creek
Drainage District No. 4, or otherwise
the bill will be taken for confessed
1t Is further ordered that this notice
be published forfour consecutive weeks
in the McNairy County Independent
This the 18th day of November. 1918,
o.y. ERWIN, Clerk & Master,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
compared with our pre-war exports or
about 100000 tons.

compared with our pre-war exports or
about 100000 tons.
While we will be able to change our
program In many RESPECTS, even a
casual survey of the world supplies
: In comparison to world demands shows
conclusively that Europe will know
famine unless the American people
bring their home consumption down
to the barest minimum that will main
tain health and strength.
There are conditions Of famine in
Europe that will be beyond our power
to remedy. There are 100000 peo-
pie In North Russia whom there Ia
small chance of reaching with food
this winter. Their transportation Ia
demoralized In complete anarchy, and
shortly many Of their ports will be
frezen, even IL internal transport
could be realized.
To Preserve Civilization.
At this moment Germany has not
alone sucked the food and animals
from all those masses of people she
has dominated and left starving, but
she has left behind her total wreck
age Of social institutions, and this
mass of people Is now confronted with
absolute anarchy.
II we value our own safety and the
social organization Of the world, If we
value the preservation Of civilization
itself, we srnnot permit growth Of this
cancer in the worlds vitals.
L Famine is the mother of anarchy.
From the inability Of governments to
secure food for their people grows
revolution and chaos. From an ability
to snppiy their people grows stability
Of government and the defeat of an
archA Did we put 1t on no higher
plane than our interests In the pro-
lection Of our institutions, we must
bestir ourselves in solution Of this
problem.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
MEAT PRODUCERS
DID FULL DUTY
Increase in American Hogs viii
Help to Meet World Fat
Shortage.
FARMERS SAVE SITUATION.
Government Justified In Stimulation
OF Pork roduction-sevenfoId i
~, Increase Over Pre-
EEs War Exports.


Through increased production and
conservation we will be able this year
to export seven times our pre.war
average exports of pork products.
With the heavy demands added In car
ing for the millions who have been
freed from German oppression, the
Department of Agriculture and the
Food Administration are justified to-
day in our every action of stimulation
of hog production. In the coming year
the greatest world shortage will be In
fats, and pork will help to save this
situation. The efficacy of the policy
of stimulated production has built up
In this country supplies which will en-
able us to supply very large part Of
the fat deficiency of the world. In
beef there must be shortage In Eu-
rope, due largely to limited refrigera-
tor ship capacity. All freezer ships
available, however, will be filled by
America, Argentine and Australia.
The contribution made by the pro
ducers Of this county, to the war pro-
gram as applying particularly to anil
NAL food praducts is illustrated by the
following:
Reports compiled by the U. s. De
partment of Agriculture indicate an
increase in cattle of 10,238,000 head
and 12,441 900 hogs. These figures
were compiled to January last
In this period there was decrease
in sheep of $4,000 head. The indica-
lions are that this decrease will show
an increase, according to recent re-
ports.
Since January unofficial informa-
ton indicates an increase in hogs Of
not less than s per cent. and not
more than Is per cent. as compared
with one year ago, with an increase in
the average weight.
Following the request of the q. 8.
Food Administration for an increase
| In hog production for marketing in the
fall Of 1918 and the spring of 1919 the
increase may yield not less than 1,600,-
100000 pounds more of pork products
| than were available last year. With
out this increase the shipping program
arranged by Mr.. Hoover regarding an
imal food products would have been
| impossible.
The dressed hog products during the
three months ending September 80,
| 1917, amounted to 903, 172,000 pounds,
while for the corresponding months of
1918 the dressed hog products totaled
| 1,277 $50 900, an increase of over 374,-
100000 pounds for the quarter.
During the same period for 1917 the
records Of inspected slaughter Of
dressed beef showed 1,263, 100000
pounds as against 1,454, 100000 pounds
for the three month period ending
September /, this year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20

Change Of Schedules. Mobile s.
Ohio R. R
Effective at once trains will leave
Selmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No. 2 Express Daily -...... " 1923 am.
No. A ExpressDaily Nv G:l2 pm.
No. 6 Express Daily " Alb pm.
Southbound
No. ] Express Daily .......h 1882 pm.
No. 3 Express Daily Nv 6:53 am,
No. 5 ExpressDaily. Nv 1881 am.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20

The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac for
1919 will be ready by November 20;
better than ever. A beautiful, val
liable weather book with weather
forecasts for every day of 1919, writ
ten by Irl R. Hicks, Jr., and Rev. J. B.
Noyes, the same as last year. 35
cents by mail, 80 cents on newstands
Our monthly magazine, Word and
Works, one year with one Almanac,
81. The Hicks Almanac and Publish
Co, 3401 Franklin Avenue, st. Louis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY NEW WEAR

We are very agreesably surprised to learn that the
past year has been by far the best year that
had in business, in spite of conditions and sell
ing at small margins. We are, therefore, fully
assured that the way to success is small profits and
large sales rather than large profits and few sales
We take this opportunity to thank each and every of
customers from the depths of hearts for the nice
buriness have given and to family in
old McNay county that by you helping to make the past
year successful for have also made it possible for
do for next than before
buy in car lots again and in this you many
dollars during the approaching We have tried hard to
please you and give value received for
spent with the past year. We hope that resolutions
for the New Year will be trade where you gehe best
goods the best prices and last but not least full weights
and measures all this know get at Richardson
Robnsons the leading and feed store in the Co.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20

STRAYED about four or FIVE weeks
ago: one pale red steer, horns, 2
years old, weighs five or six hun
bred pounds; marked crop and split
in right ear, and swallow-fork and
underbit in left year. Liberal re-
ward is offered for information
leading to his recovery.
J. H. FERGUsoN, Route 8, Ramsr.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
How's This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood and
healing che diseased portions
After You have taken Hairs Catarrh
Cure for o short time you will see q
great Improvement in your general
health. Stnrt taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free
r. j. CHENEY a CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, re.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20


Like q thunderbolt, AL C. Lea shot
in Thursday morning and paused only
a few minutes. He was on This way
home from Washington to Shreves-
port, La.
1. ]. Kerr, County Farm Agent,
spent last week at Knoxville attend
ing meeting Of all the Agents Of
the State. He reports a profitable
and interesting meeting with many
noted lecturers present.
Rupert Grimm, from near Bethel
Springs, was in Monday and entered
as a new subscriber. Mr.. Grimm is
a native German, but is now a true
blue American. He said he left Ger
many years ago because of the govrn-
ment Of the Kaiser, and he expressed
pleasure IN the downfall OF a govern
ment hated.
Private Herbert Wood. nephew Of
Judge H. P. Wood, has sent to Miss
Kathleen Wood. of Selmer, German
helmet captured by him beyond the
the Hindenburg line near the Belgian
border November l. 1918. The SOL
der was in the hard fighting and es-
caped fatality. This helmet was in
the show window of the Selmer Mer-
camille Co. Saturday and attracted
quite crowd.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
To Our subscribers.

This closes the year to many old
subscribers whose subscriptions reach
from January to January. On every
paper either in single wrapper or in
clubs, If in arrears, Xxx will be at erd
of name. That means you are in ar
rears, and polite request to come in
and settle or send in what you owe
We will not mail statements to but
few aud trust you will not neglect
this matter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
Dental Work for School Children
From 6 to IS wears Old.

During the year 1919, | will charge
only half price for filling permanent
teeth and will extract temporary teeth
free for school children from 6 to Is
years old.
/ have been doing free war work
for a number Of people for twolyesrs.
DR.. G. w. NORTH.
At Selmer to Stay. If
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
PERSONALS

G. B. Maxwell, from Joplin section,
entered our list Saturday.
G. w. Barnes called Friday and ex-
tended his subscription.
W. H. Dayault, Of Bethel Springs,
was in Selmer Wednesday.
B. W. Hendrix, of Bethel Springs,
called in to see US Saturday.
r. N. Shelton was one Of our prompt
subscribers Moday while in town.
d. M. Causey and T. A. Haynes, Of
the I'd, were in town Wednesday.
Sam Perkins and Bedford Blasin
game, from the 10th, were business
visitors to Selmer Tuesday.
James Croker, from Cypress, was
here Monday on business and made us
a pleasant call.
Sgt. Jas. F. Ammons arrived home
last Monday from Camp Pike where
he was discharged Saturday.
Esqs. Lee McAlpin, Of the lst, and
Dan Locke. Of the I'd, were pleasant
callers Wednesday.
J. h. Stovall, Of Bethel Springs.
made his annual remittance Saturday.
Such promptness is appreciated.
Hall Hockaday and father. W. T.
Hockaday, we're pleasant callers Sat-
urdsy and extended subscriptions.
Pvt. Wisdom Alternately has been
discharged from the service and is
back at bic job as bookkeeper in the
McNairy County Bank.
Pvt. Bryan Gooch came in SUNDAY
from the army. He had been sta
toned at Indianapolis, where he re-
ceived bis discharge.
DR.. B. F. Darby and daughter were
here Tuesday. He has bought a res
denre at GFavelhill since he sold his
fine farm on Muddy.
Charles Dunsway called in to see
~ Wednesday afternoon. He is un-
decided a. to whether he will return
70 his job with the War Department
Washington.
Mrs. s. E. Barnes has since FebYu-
AIRY sold $l67 80 worth Of eggs and
chickens, including aoout SIS worth
Of butter. She is the wife Of G. W.
Barnes, on Oxford creek.
A yearly remittance from Walter
Carr. Moscow, came with kind ex-
pressions Of appreciation Of the In
dependent are thankfully acknowledge
ed.
w. T. Carothers called Monday with
bis annual subscription. He is one
OF the thrifty farmers with a pen full
OF hogs, one Of which is estimated to
weigh 900 pounds. He says there
must be Ice before be butchers.
Hon. ]. P. Sipes was here Monday
on business. and made us call re-
newink his subscription. He is pre-
pairing bis home affairs to be on band
for the opening day Of the legisla-
ture first Monday.in January.
J. B. Higgins, ESQ.,, of Gravelhill,
was here Tuesday. He has 20 fat
hogs for sale, and no home market
for them, He says several cars of
fine hogs could be bought in his sec
ton il any shippers were buying.
MARRIED. Miss Alcie Prather and
Mr.. r. II. Conger we're quietly mar
ried Monday night at ths home Of the
brides parents on Court Avenue. The
bride Is the youngest daughter or
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Prather. andis an
accomplished and loveable young La
b. The groom is prosperous bus
ipess man Of Jackson, and is a mem
AZ If 9 very prominent family. We
exteAd our hesrtiest congratulations
70 this excellent young couple,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20

Farm enterprise and much soft corn
Increased pork supplies, food conser-
walton increased exports-total ship
ments doubled.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-20
Americas Pledge of Food
Gave Heart to the Allies
In Their Darkest Hour

Whatever is necessary America will
send That was Americas pledge to
the interallied food council. And be-
cause the American food army had
hitherto made good they took heart
and went forward.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-06
INDUCTION CALL
TO MANY DRAFTED
TO GO OUT TODAY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
from A number of States are to be
sent to more than one cantOnment.
This condition has resulted from the
withdrawal of troops from training
camps in small groups. The new plan
of hurrying men overseas does not
contemplate emptying any camp at
one time, it was said.
Task Is Complex.
New York men under the $4,000 call
are to go to three cantonments. The
task Of selecting the mobilization
points and the camps to which the
men from each State are to be for
warded was most complex one. It
was explained.
That special calls for technical men
and skilled mechanics will alternate
with orders for regular troops became
known yesterday. Two special calls
were announced. Four hundred pho
tographers from among the draft reg
istrants are to be modified at Madi-
son Barracks, New York, April Is.
These men are to be drawn from
fifteen States.
A call also was issued for 2,S25 white
registrants. who will be given a two
months course in automobile driving
and repairing and other mechanical
work.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-06
nationwide war
ON drugs PLANNED
Secretary McAdoo Names Commit
tee to Cooperate with Roper.

\ national drive against opium and
Othc~ '.orcotics is to be started at
~. 49, ~ the auspices of the Treas
LII. ., .pgrtTnent. Secretary MCAdoo
last MINT announced the appointment
Of committee to cooperate with
Daniel e. Roper. commissioner OF in
teruaI revenue, in enforcing laws
AGAINST drugs.
Representative Henry T. Rainey, OF
Illinois. a r1ember of the House Ways
and Means Committee, is chairman.
other members are b. c. Keith.
deputy commissioner OF internal
rrveu6e: Prof. Reid HINT. or Har-
ward: Dr. \ c. Du Msz, of the Pub
lie Health Service. and Lieut.. Col.
Pierce Bailey. Of the War DEPART
ment
This committee will first ascertain
whether present laws are adequate.
II they are not. others will be pre-
pared, and plans laid for a broad cam
paign to conserve the nations man
power. Among other things, the
committee will do all it can to stamp
out the sale of drugs near the army
camps and environments.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-06
Y. v. {. A. ENTERTAINS
GIRLS FROM south
Dixie Club but One of Several City
Organizations.

Girls from the land Of magnolias,
bluegrass and cotton. members Of
Washington's Dixie Club. assembled
100 strong at the Y. w. c. A. rooms
last evening, where they were enter
tanned at a get-acquainted social meet
ing.
1t was in the fullest sense an out
pouring of the solid South. Every one
present wore a State card proclaiming
her home to be somewhere below the
Mason and Dixon line. Songs prais-
ing each part Of the Southland were
sung and as an evidence of the friend
ly spirit prevailing, it was girls from
Texas and Georgia who led in paint
ing the glories of MY Old Kentucky
Home Far Away"
This is but one of the locality clubs
formed by members of the Y. w. Z.
A. and their meetings are held the
first and third Friday in each month.
Residents of the Far West. Middle
West. New England and of the States
of New York. Pennsylvania and Del
aware have separate organizations
which convene at regular intervals.