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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

Rumors that the former car of
Russia is alive are running about an
even race for public attention with
those regarding the death of the for
Iner German kaiser. Except as a mat
ter of news, the facts possess little
interest for the world. Both of these
Percentages are back numbers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

Not only are the people with smaller
incomes losing proportionately less
thru taation. but thru the money
they are investing in government
bonds they are going to be, collective
ly, the heaviest creditors in the future.
says the Worlds Work. If the rich
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

Topeka has tried both a barber and
a groceryman at the head of her
water department. Another election
is coming soon. In a continuation of
experimenting, why not try some one
with a knowledge of engineering, If
one can be found who is willing to
work for $1,000 year. which is
doubtful,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

public opinion has been sufficient to
get most of these labor standards in
regard to women introduced. But
now the governments influence is
waning, and public opinion is occu-
pied with other important questions.
The woman war worker may change
from a war princess to a peace Gin
derella and hardly anyone will notice
it-unless the woman worker herself
chooses to make a fuss about it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

1t is reported that the peace delega-
ton of. the United States to Paris has
requisitioned an entire city block in
that city, including a large hotel, for
its accommodation. 1t begins to look
as tho the expedition was to take on
many of the aspects of a junket, so
beloved by all politicians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

. One Kansas editor has discovered
that the people are opposed to uni
versal military training in the ratio of
four to one. But greater paper major
tiles than this have disappeared in
the past. when the citizens themselves
have been heard from.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

And we are still waiting anxiously
to see what is going to happen to
George v. A buckwheat cake is a
buckwheat cake, no matter who eats
it.
A brotherhood supreme
Across the seas has swept,
And. in this maddest year.
The sanest Fourth was kept.
General Pershing kisses the pretty
young misses who present him with
bouquets.
The number of bouquets presented
has increased rapidly.
Where are those horrors OF war
they used to speak about?
The national emblem of Germany is
the poison ivy.
The national flower. sometimes
called the Kaiser Flower, is known in
this country as the skunk cabbage.
Fifty cents for a haircut will be the
new order in a few weeks, it is said.
Well. we can put it in curl papers and
braids if We have to, and then again
we can get jobs as professional piano
shows.
Always solution.
The Tide.
BY TONY EMMANS.
Tide Of the valiant-swift tide of the
Ever 10y cleaning currents outward
Straight 70 those far, war-ridden, bleeding
Numbered by the fury Of the Teuton's
scourge.
Tide clear and resolute-soon thou shalt
flood
Over the deeds Of the merciless Hun,
Cleansing the world Of that dastardly foe
By thy pure might will Victory be won !!
Tide of our Nations manhood, true and
brave
1t shall not be in vain thy strength is
spent!
Bear thou abroad fair Freedom and Peace
Ebb to the home shores, SO proudly con-
tent.
A young lady in Syracuse wears a
pin with nine service stars on it. Not
nine brothers-nine Sweethearts. The
real war will start when this one is
over.
They don't use steam rollers" in
politics any more. Steam rollers
are obsolete. Now the politicians use
tank tactics.
The kaiser is obliged to stand a lit
tie nonsense" from America, after
all.
The movement for the conservation
Of songbirds has our heartiest support
And while about it, be sure and save
Galli-Curci and Geraldine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

The old question: What shall we
do with our presidents?" has been
answered. We provide them with
newspaper jobs. Both Taft and Roose-
Welt have been disposed of in this way.
Probably there is place waiting for
Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

1t is reported in Paris that william
Hohenzollern has been assassinated.
The rumor probably is without foun-
dation in fact, but doubtless there are
thousands of persons who feel that
they would be justified in killing him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

Mary Ellen Russell, ia Muncie
boulevard, Kansas City, Mo.
Alderman enlisted September IL.
1917. His mother, Mrs. Mollie v.
Alderman, lives in Pocomoke City.
Md.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28
DINNER STORIES

A captain was in command of a col
ored company in one of the southern
training camps when one day an en-
listed man asked permission to spend
Sunday in a nearby town. The cap
tain said he might if he could show
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

Parts Of French motors bought by fnS
military aeronauti division at Washingtan
now obsolete and must be sold a. juak It
SIS to $40 a ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28

A brotherhood supreme
Across the seas has swept,
And. in this maddest year.
The saneSt Fourth was kept.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-28
ON THE SPUR
OF THE MOMENT
BY ROY K. MOULToN

And we are still waiting anxiously
to see what is going to happen to
George v. A buckwheat cake is a
buckwheat cake, no matter who eats
it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
SAN D BOX

The force says it has no space
for S. B. squibs, but we must say
something anyway. $500. If there
was any family not represented
in Selmer Monday we would like
to know. Spring really seems
to be near, from the way the
trees are putting on their spring
clothes. .....If the letters from es-
capped prisoners are true. showing
the treatment received at the
hands of even women and chill
dren while prisoners in Germany,
the entire German race should be
exterminated like venomous rep
tiles as fast as caught. Chan
Gerry court this week, with Chan
cellor Ross presiding. The dock
ct is light. The biggest source
of easy money to the farmers
seems to be the pole piling bust
ness. 80. Gardens are all being
planted, oats sown and general
preparations for a big crop made.
.........C Glen Lea sold all six of his
| big mares advertised last week.
...... The rear of the garage, across
the street from our door, shows
US all kinds Of crippled autos
coming to the hospital. 80. Russia
is done UP for good and Germany
holds the whole push. ....... Turn
lose the Japs and Chinese on
Siberia and fight the Huns from
that end Of the line. "A car
load of young Western horses
and mules were sold at auction
Monday. They were rather in
ferior. Our people prefer better
stock than they used to-. While
we had a rush of new subscribers
lately, we still have a few more
pages for more.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Catarrh
For Years
Can Now
Eat and
Sleep
To My
Satisfaction
MADE.IN. GERMANY lies
CIRCULATED IN CANADA

Canada Is also having trouble with
Made-in-Germany lies calculated to
hinder Canadian food conservation &C.
cording to an official statement re-
ceived from the Canadian food con-
troller by the United States food adj
ministration.
The stories bothering Canada are
of the same general character as those
the United States food administra-
tor recently denounced in this coun-
try, such as the ridiculous salt and
blueing famine fakes and the report
that the government would seize
housewives stocks OF home canned
goods.
The Canadian food controller esti-
mates that when the people listen to
and pass on such stories, each one
has the power of destruction that lies
in battalion of soldiers.
"Storles without even n vestige of
foundation have been scattered broad
cast" said the Canadian statement
"Nor have they come to life casually.
They have started simultaneously in
different parts of the country and in
each instance have been calculated to
arouse public Indignation.
"They are insidous, subtle, persist
ent. Bit by bit they dissipate public
trust, the great essential in the work
of food control.
III lies with every individual to for
bear from criticism; TO refrain from
passing on the vagrant and harmful
story, and thus the more effectively
to cooperate in work which is going
to mean more than the majority Of
people yet realize"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Free Flower Seed
Hastings Catalogue
Tells You About II

No matter whether you farm on a
large scale or only plant vegetables
or flowers in small way, you need
Hastings 1918 Seed Catalogue. It's
ready now and we have copy for
you absolutely FREQ, E you write for it,
mentioning tho Lame o. this paper.
In addition to showing you about al
the varieties Of vegetables, farll
grass, clover and flower seeds, our
catalogue tells how you can get free
five splendid varieties OF easily grown,
yet beautiful flowers, with which to
beautify your home surroundings.
Good seeds Of almost every kind
are scarce tits season, and you can't
afford to take chances In your seed
supply. Hastings Seeds are depend
cble seeds, the kind you can always
depend on having good lick" with.
You are going to garden or farm
this spring. Why not insEra success
SO far as possible by starting with tho
right seed? Don't take chances that
you do not have to in seeds.
Write today for Hastings 1918
Catalogue. It's free and will both in
terest and help you to succeed in 1918.
II. G. HASTINGS CO., Seedsmen,
Atlanta, Ga.-Advt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
CORN Will WIN
DEKiOCRACYSWAR
Americas Greatest Cereal Crop
Is Now Moving to
Market.
MAINSTAY IN NATIONS CRISIS.
Surplus Wheat Of the United States
Has Been Sent to Famine Threat
ened Europe.
MAINSTAY IN NATIONS CRISIS

Americas great corn crop, exceed
ing 5000, 100000 bushels, will save the
worlds food situation, officials of the
United States food administration be-
lieve.
Corn Is the nations best food cereal,
housewives are beginning to realize.
It contains all the elements needed to
keep the body In state of health and
when used according to the scores OF
tried recipes. especially when COM
bined with an added portion of oil or
fat, will sustain life indefinitely. In.
dian warriors in colonial days lived on
parched corn alone for many days at
time, and at Valley Forge parched
corn was at times the sole ration of
the Continental soldiers.
Owing to transportation difficulties
caused by the war the corn crop moved
more slowly to market this year than
ever before. Now, however, the cereal
Is reaching the millers and consumers.
In the meantime the nations surplus
wheat has been sent to Europe.
Today there are approximately 30
bushels of corn for every American.
This quantity is greater by five bush.
els than In former years.
Corn has become the nations main
stay in the crisis of war.
Just as this cereal saved the first
American colonists from famine on
many occasions, just as 1t served as u
staple food during the War Of the Rev
olution and during the Civil War, King
Corn has again come to the front ia
the nations battle with autocracy.
Corn meal is finding greatly increas-
ed use in the making of ordinary white
bread. Hundreds Of housewives and
many Of the larger bakers are mixing
20 per cent. corn meal with wheat
-four to make leavened bread. This
kind Of a mixture is worked and baked
in the same recipes and with the same
methods that apply to straight wheat
bread.
Corn bread-using corn meat entire
ly-is gaining greater popularity
than ever before Housewives are
coming to realize that every pound of
wheat saved in America means a pound
of wheat released for shipment to the
nations with which America Is associ-
ated In the war.
There are score of corn products
that today possess unusual Importance
for Americans. Corn syrup for sweet
ening corn cakes and buckwheat cakes
and for use In the kitchen instead of
graduated sugar Is one Of the leading
products made from corn.
Corn oil. excellent for frying and for
every other purpose filled by salad oils,
Is appearing on tie market in large
quantities It comes from the germ of
the corn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Could Not Eat or Sleep
Made Well BY PERUNA

Mr.. william. E. Denny, 1923 Parl,
Ave-, Springfield. Ohio, writes:
IT find great pleasure in writing
you and thanking you for what Pc
runa has already done for me.
have been troubled with catarrh for
years, and it had affected my head
nose. throat and stomach, that
could not eat nor sleep with any cat
isfaction.
Il have just taken three bottles. ]
can eat most anything and am greatly
relieved of nervousness. so that when
lie down ! can sleep without the
least trouble. recommend II to all
those who are sufferers of that dread.
full disease, eatarrh."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Wanted

Men wanted for the Veterinary
Corps, between the age Of Is and Il
and 81 and 40 as: horseshoers, phar-
macists, cooks, typists, stenogra-
piers, veterinary students, agricul-
tural students, farmers, stable men or
men accustomed to handling horses.
Apply: Army Recruiting Station
Memphis, Dyersburg, Union City,
jackson, Mckenzie, or to any Post
master.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Notice to Teachers

The next State Teachers Examina-
ton for the County will be held in the
High School Building at Selmer on
Friday and Saturday, March IS and
10, 1918, beginning promptly at s
o'clock in the morning. All teachers
now teaching on temporary certificates
and those whose certificates expire June
80 next must take this examination,
provided they expect to teach the COM
ing year.
We are going to elect teachers early
this year so that if we do not have
enough teachers to 6ll the schools, we
can add the number Of qualified teach
ers from time to time before the summer
schools shall begin.
Do not wait until July to take the ex-
animation, for this will be too late to
qualify for a school this year. either
summer or winter. If you fail 10 take
one subject, though you pass on all
the other subjects you will not receive
a certificate. | make this statement to
remind you to be on time.
All applicants shall use pen and ink,
as the general appearance Of manuscripts
does much toward low or high grade.
With this in view, please have with you
pens, ink. blotter and examination paper.
Very truly yours,
A. H. GRANTHAM.
County Supt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08

Rough Lumbar. Framing. Boxing,
Well Gu hing, Fencing, etc., at rea-
sonable prices. Can fill any sized bill
On shCr notice.
SOUTHERN FARM CoMMIssARY,
at Rose Greek.
P. O. Address: Selmer. R. l.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Gard Of Thanks

We desire to thank from the depths
Of our hearts the friends who con-
tributed to the occasion of the burial
services Of our Beloved husband and
uncle. W. L. Sanders, who was laid to
rest Sunday, March 3, at Mt. Pleasant
cemetery.
MRS. w. L. SANDERS,
W. E. SANDERS,
II. B. SANDERS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
For Sale

One Disc Harrow, one four year
old Jack Colt. unframed; one canning
outfit, capscity 1000 pounds per day;
one light tEo horse wagon; work
stock; Red Curly Valentine Beans /
less than catalogue prices: young
weaned pigs; farm land near Purdy;
10000 brick. | want Velvet Beans.
C. C. MARSHALL.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Public Sale

At Masseyyille, via Bethel Springs,
Of all my live stock, consisting Of
three heavy brood mares, hogs, mich
cows; np-to-date farming machinery;
for cash.
COULD 3. MILLS,
Massey vile, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08

D. r. Cothran called Wednesday
and extended his tuition fee to the
Independent.
]. Il Richardson and family have
been spending q few days from their
temporary home at Sheffield.
Just received, big lot of Kings
Early Improved cotton seed, the gen
uine kind, right from Lonisburg, N.
&c. Richardson g. Robinson.
j. Il. Perkins was here Monday and
had the Independent sent to Frank
G. Donaboe, Supply Co., 1923 Infantry,
Camp Jackson, S. G.
5. l.. Hunter called Monday for the
blanks to carry his farmer friends
and stationery for his business trans
actions.
G. l.. McClllar called Monday and
balanced up his subscription. He re-
ports progress on his farm and new
home west of Ramer.
7. ], Hurley was in Monday and
left order for job department, re-
newed his subscription and laid in a
supply Of blanks.
| Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. Fl. Ammons and
Mrs. Henry Cobb, of Bethel Springs,
attended the funeral of Mrs. II. G.
Gooch Sunday.
Mrs. Will Cantley and little daugh-
ter Lucille, Of Pine Bluff, Ark, are
visiting Mrs Cantley's parents, Or.
and Mrs. ]. l.. Smith.
S. w. McCallar is holding the la
bors Of the depot during the vacation
OF Mr. Sanders. Mr.. McCullar is well
known as an old McNairy boy.
The many friends of County Court
Chairman Geo. Prather were glad to
see him out Monday. Outside of
weakness he says he is feeling fine.
win Exams was in Monday with 10
bushels Of sorghum seed which he
sold at So rs per bushel to some
Mississippi merchant. 1t shows what
! it is worth to save such seed as are
usually left in the field
H. B. Sanders, formerly citi-
zen of Selmer but now of Carthage,
Mo, made Us a pleasant call Monday.
He is in the banking business in
Carthage. and prosperity has special
ly attended his business connections.
]. F. Stumph dropped in Friday,
and stated he and family and father,
Esq. ]. W. Stumph, would move to
Laurel, Miss, next week. He has
sold his farm and thinks farming in
Mississippi can be successful. We
regret to lose such good citizens.
The regular meeting of the W. G.
7. U. was held with Mrs. Louis
Adams Feb. %, in the interest of the
Union Signal, the official organ of the
Union. Several subscriptions were
taken. One visitor, Miss Jago, of
Okolona. Miss, was present. The
next meeting will be held March IA,
with Mrs. ]. W. Alternately.
Pay no attention to rumors about
US leaving Selmer. We have opened
up another business at Sheffield, Ala,
and will continue to run at both
places as long as our good friends
and customers continue to give US
such nice patronage and keep paid
up so we can afford to carry on bust
ness at the two places. We are hav-
ing fine business and certainly APP
|preciate your trade.
Yours very truly,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Gard Of Thanks

We desire TO extend our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends for kind
ness shown during the sickness and
death Of our wife and mother, Mrs.
H c. Gooch.
H. G. GoocH AND FAMILY.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
PERSONALS

ii. II. Curtis was a caller Monday
with his subscription.
Rub-My-Tism -Antiseptic, Relieves
Rheumatism. Sprains, Neuralgia, etc
]. c. Bolding renewed his subscrir-
ton Saturday while in town.
Break your Cold or LaGrippe with
a few doses of 666.
J.C. Hartman sent US his renewal
subscription Saturday.
w. M. Jones, of Ramer, extended
his subscription for the future.
Robt. Wagner called Monday and
left bis subscription to Independent.
j. A. Hill took years worth Mon
day with the Bethel Springs family.
R. L. Warren entered as new sub
scriber at Ramer Monday.
Tillman Henry came in as a new
scholar at McNairy Monday.
J. II. Maness, on Bethel list, took
good reading Monday.
P. A. Hopkins, of Guys, left flyer
with us on subscription Monday.
]. J. Swain called Monday with his
annual dues.
G. F. Milstead, of Ranler, came in
among new members Monday.
Miss Cassie Gooch spent last week
in Memphis.
L, M. Prather. one of our advance
regular subscribers. made his annual
call Saturday.
T. P. Ramer was in Saturday and
got posters for his fine Jack, al
ford"
Esq. Tom Sipes, Of the Third Dist,
called Monday to exchange ideas on
general topics.
John McKaskill called for a social
chat Monday. He has recently been
to see bis son at Camp Gordon.
Miss Donia Robinson, on R. l.,
Bethel Springs, entered as new sub
scriher Monday.
W. Springer, Of Ramer list, re-
newsd his advanced subscription Mon
day.
w. d. White, Of Bethel Springs
section, advanced his subscription
Monday.
Robt. Erwin said he must have good
reading and we shot him a slice of
the Independent Monday.
e. H. Hockaday swelled our bank
account $500 Monday on subscrip-
ton.
Soldier Mansel Kendrick came Sat-
urday night on furlough He will
soon 20 across with the other boys.
J.E. Landreth, Of Adamsville list
sent a remittance on subscription
Monday.
Mrs. Ike Dickey, Of Henderson. " as
the guest of the family of H. c. Goocf
Saturday.
Miss Bette Ingraham, Of near Fin
ger, is spending a few days with hel
sister, Mrs. Frank Locke.
Mrs.,J. E. Lett. of Dyer, came
Monday, for a visit to her mother
Mrs. Rachel Alternately.
Mrs. w. NJ. Phillips and daughter
Mrs. Matte Leu Willis, If Cairo, wer,
in town the first of the week.
Edgar Fortune, having vacated BIZ
former residence, now occupies tn,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08

We are authorized to announce SAM
II. FREEMAN a candidate for County
I ourt Jerk, subject to the choice OF
.he republican party.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Change Of Schedules, Mobile &
Ohio R. R.


We are authorized to announce
CHESTER A. SCOTT candidate for
reelection to the office of Register,
subject to the will of the republican
party.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08
Notice

Yon can always sell your mules to
GRAY BROS. at Adamsville or Sell
mer. Want them l5a hands high.
If GRAY BROS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-03-08

We are authorized to announce II. O..
HAMILTON as candidate for re-
election as Trustee, subject to the
will Of the republican party.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-08-02

Long Lake is just now the
Mecca towards which the foot
steps of many are pointing. The
chug of motorboat and the CLINT
of paddles is seen and heard on
every hand. To many the water
appeals and calls them to come.
The dusty road has no appeal as
strong as the ripping waters. Out
there the fish are jumping end
the water Lilies blooming. Sandy
beaches have footprints on them
and the shady hooks on island or
shoreline have traces Of picnic
lunches. The sough of the pin.
and balsam as the lake breezes
stir them invites the hammock and
a trip to Dreamland. Our sum-
mers are short but to get the real
enjoyment out Of them one must
be a nature lover and a skipper
on a personally owned launch.
Perhaps we who live in Mime
sofa do not fully appreciate the
generosity of nature in giving us
ten thousand lakes and forests of
annual beauty.