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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
.SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There IL only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as q medicine foI
durable ailments Of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that It has proven
TO be Just the remedy needed in thou.
sands upon thousands Of distressing cases
Swamp Root, physicians prescription for
special diseases, makes friends quickly be.
cause it's mild and immediate effect Ia
soon realized in most cases. It is gen.
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, medi-
um and large.
However, IL you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. T., for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
sentence commuted 70 Lie

Sacramento, Cal.-The sentence of
Thomas J, Mooney, sentenced to be
hanged on Dec. IS for the deaths of 10
persons killed by a bomb explosion in
San Francisco during a preparedness
parade in July, 1916. has been commut-
ed by Gov. w. d. Stephens to impris.
eminent for life, Court action to save
Mooney from the gallows was exhaust
ed by the prisoner. the supreme court OF
the United States having recently de-
oided 1t could not review the case
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
GOODBYE BACKACIIE, KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES

box Of imported GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules. They are pleasant
and easy to take. Each capsule con-
tains about one dose of FIVE drops.
Take them just like you would any
pill. Take small swallow of water
If You want to. They dissolve In the
stomach, and the kidneys soak up the
oil like a sponge does water. They
thoroughly cleanse and wash out the
bladder and kidneys and throw off the
inflammation which is the cause OF
the trouble. They will quickly relieve
those stiffened joints, that backache,
rheumatism. lumbago, sciatica, gall
stones, gravel, "bickdust," etc. They
are an effective remedy for all dis
eases Of the bladder, kidney, liver,
stomach and allied organs. Your
druggist win cheerfully refund your
money II you are not satisfied after a
few days use. Accept only the pure,
original GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OH
Capsules. None other genuine. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

By LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh Ii local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
Il Ii taken internally and acts through
the Blood on tho Mucous Surfaces of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
ID composed OF some of the best tonics
known, combined with some of the best
Of the Ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE Is what produces such won
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
p. ]. Cheney q Co., Props, Toledo. o.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
Annual Report Of treasurer.

Washington. cost s5.645, 900, o0c
to run the American army during the
year ended June last; sl,3sS, 600, 0Oa
for the navy and s1,516 100000 for the
civil government proper. The shipping
board spent sSe2 100000 and slsl, OO0,,
900 was paid out in pensions.
These figures we're shown by the an,
nual report Of John Burke. treasurer
Of the United States. to Secretary Nc,
Adoo. Tho report showed the public
debt on June 80 was sl2.3s6, 000. 900.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

On going his rounds about midnight
policeman noticed an individual NOV
ing from house to house and trying
to open the doors. He seized him by
the collar and said:
sWhat are you doing here?"
"0h, nothing particular. You see.
I've found a latchkey and I'm merely
trying 1t on the doors In order to re-
store It to the owner."--London Tit
Bits.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
WHEN LUNGS HURT
and THROAT IS
SORE
Astonishinsly Quick Relief
Follows the Use Of
Hunt Lightning Oil

People suffering with INFLUENZA or
with just an old-fashicned bad cold
will be glnd to know that HUNTS
LIGHTNING OIL rubbed ON the neck
and chest promptly relieves the palm
and soreness of throat and lungs.
There IL nothing new-fnngIed and
unknown about HUNTS LIGHTNING
OIL. Ii Ii q time-fested and proven
remedy that has afforded relief to
thousands Of people for the past thirty
years.
A doctor who for many years has
practice for the treatment of Pneumonia,
rubbing It thoroughly ON the chest ana
ON the sides over the pleural cavities,
stntes that he has found 1t to be more
remedy that has come to his attention.
A welI-known man, sick In bed with
INFLUENZA, suffered agonies with
the pain In his chest and 4 burning
sore throat. Shortly after rubbing
HUNTS LIGHTNING OIL ON ~ neck
and chest, the cOngested, stoppcd-up
feeling I'm his lungs disappeared and
the flcry soreness In his throat ensed
mp. In twelve hours time he felt like
q different man.
lady safrering from INFLUENZA
reports that she suffered Intense pain
she could hardly swallow. She waB
surprised and delighted to fnd that by
applying HUNTS LIGHTNING OIL
night and morning the soreness and
pain were soon gone.
HUNTS LIGHTNING OIL II Q very
powerful and penetrating external
remedy. II seems to have peculiarly
beneficial effect ON all kinds of colds,
and Affections OF the throat and lungs.
Do mot forget, however, that In cases
of Spanish Influenza ind Pneumonia q
competent physician should always
have charge of the patient. He win
prescribe internal medicine which TAKE
en- In conjunction with external appii-
cations of HUNTS LIGHTNING OIL
viii generally result In speedy rccov-
cry and quick relief from all infiam-
nation and pain.
HUNTS LIGHTNING OIL hos been
used extensively I'm the prerenf cpl
demic of INFLUENZA Will. remarkable
success.
Sold in 35c and zoe bottles ut all re-
liable drug stores.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
BIG FIGHTER BEING BUILT.
33,000-Ton BattIeship, Mounting Elgh

33,ooo-Ton BattIeship, Mounting Eight
16-Inch Guns, Is Progressing.
Newport News, Va.-It now is per-
missible to reveal that one of the great
superdreadnoughts authorized in the
1915 three-year building programme is
we'll advanced in construction at the
plant of the Newport News Shipbuild-
ing and Dry Dock Company.
The keel Of the 33,o00-ton battleship
was laid after the country went to war,
and in spite Of the call made on this
yard for So destroyers to fight the sub
marine, work on the big vessel has pro-
pressed satisfactorily. The hull has
taken shape and probably will be in
readiness for launching within few
months.
This monster man-o'-war will mount
eight 16-inch rifles in four turrets on
the center line, two forward and two
aft, and naval officials believe she will
be the equal, II not the superior. of
any warship afloat.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
10000 Sine rhanksalxIno.

New York; chorus Of 10000 sung
patriotic songs at Victory Sing" in
Madison Square Garden. Thanksgiving
afternoon. The meeting opened with
the singing of the Star Spangled Ban
ner at 4 o'clock, the hour at which
10000, 900 members OF the National
Council of Women and their friends
throughout the country stood and sang
the national anthem.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
WELL & STRONG
WAS A WRECK
IT'S a Very Interesting Story
Louisiana Lady Tells About
What Cardui Did for Her.

Echo, La.-"For sixteen years, un-
I'll year ago." writes Mrs. J. o. Guer-
niger. of this place, 81 suffered and
suffered from all kinds Of pain, until
I got so rundown and weak I couldn't
walk across the room. 4 was physi-
cal wreck. i kept getting worse and
worse and was confined to my bed for
three months...
Then some friends of mine adj
vised me to try Cardui. After using
three bottles. Il was much improved
LIN a month I was able to get up
land do a little work, and soon
after was built-up, well and strong.
used 13 bottles of Cardui all to-
gether. Have been well and strong
ever since. I am giving Cardui now
to my daughter. 1t did me SO much
good. I want her to try 1t.
I am glad to be able to make this
statement so other sufferers may be
benefited. I can never be thankful
enough for what Cardui did for me-"
Many thousands Of women have
had similar experiences with Cardui,
the woman's tonic.
Try 1t, IL you suffer pain, feel rum
down and weak.
Cardui taken in time, when you feel
the first symptoms of trouble, may
save you a long spell of sickness.
At all druggists.-Adv.
The hest taIkers are those who know
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
FORMAL AbD|CAT|0N.
|. OF KAISER SIGNED
FORMER EMPEROR RENouNcEs
CROWN OF PRUSSIA AND IMPE-
RIAL CROWN OF GERMANY.
REFERS TO "NEW REGENT"
Former Ruler Releases All Soldiers Of
Allegiance to Crown, But Urges
Their Support of the New
Government.

London.-F Former Emperor William
signed his abdication at Amerongen,
Holland, according to dispatch to the
Wolff Bureau Of Berlin, transmitted by
the Exchange Telegraph correspondent
at Copenhagen.
The abdication decree, according to
the message, expressed the hope that
"the new regent" would be able to pro-
tect the German people against an.
archy. starvation and foreign SUI
premacy.
The use of the word regent in the
message is commented upon here as
possibly significant.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
|Cuticura Soap.
Best for Baby
Sarcastic.
Soap 80, Ointment Is 6oc., 'Talcum 80. Sample
each mailed free by "Cutcura. Dept. z. Boston, :

He'd be all right If he wasn't so
Internally sarcastic" said Holloway.
"Jimpson sarcastic? / never noticed
II. How?" said Wimpleton.
aWhy, borrowed $40 from him yes
terday," said Holloway, land when I
asked him where I should send 1t
when returning it, he said, The same
place you sent the fifty you borrowed
last year,"
swell, what Of 1t? don't see any
sarcasm In that" said Wimpleton.
"But don't you see," said Holloway,
IT never returned the fifty / borrowed
q year agor
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
Color Classification.

Hazel had been making mud pies
and had gotten her face and hands
smeared with dirt. Coming into the
kitchen while the girl was out, she
began stirring some batter she found
on the table, Her father happened to
enter the room just then and ex-
claimed:
What's going on here?"
sim the new cook announced Ha-
gel readily.
swell, If you're going to cook" said
her father. you'd better wash your
face and hands first."
"Oh," replied the little girl, "I'm a
negro cook"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
MANY SALOONS WILL CLOSE.
Approximately 1900 Saloons 10 One
County In Ohio.

Cleveland.-By adoption Of the state
prohibition amendment at the recent
Ohio election, approximately 1900 sa'
looms in Cuyaloga county will be forced
70 close their doors on May rs. 1918
Ten breweries in Cleveland, all OF
which rely to large extent on patron
age throughout the state, also viii be
affected. About 10000 employees viii
seek new occupations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
RECEIVING WAR CROSS

The patriotic
spirit and devotion
with which Aneri-
can women have
30 far performed
war-service work
and made sacrifices
has never been
equalled in the
history Of any
country. Mothers,
wives and sisterC
support this burden
with strength and
fortitude. But
those who are al
ready miserable
from the. c om-
nlaints and weak
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

dnu q GOOD zeal Oh
the time was not
able to go about.
Our greatest desire
was to have a child
in our home and one
day my hus band
came ba ok from
town with a bottle
of Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable
Go m pound a nd
wanted me to try 1t.
It brought relief
G.~-n s~- A....l.1-.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
first Cars Given Up.

Paris. The first OF the 10000 rail-
way cars which Germany must deliver
to the allies under the terms Of the
armistice arrived at the frontier and
were received by military authorities,
according 10 the Matin,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

j improved In health SO / could do my
housework; we now have a little one, all
Of which / owe to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Mrs. 0. S
JOHNSON, R. No. 8, EllensburH Wash.
There are women everywhere who
long for children in their homes yet are
denied this happiness on account OF
some functional disorder which In most
cases would readily yield to Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
%Such women should Tot give up hope
until they have given this wonderful
medicine a trial and for special advice
write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. The result of 40 yeeIb
experience ID ct your service.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
Girls Operating Buses In London Sur
render Their Posts.

London When girls. at the begin
ming OF the war became omnibus con-
ductorettes. they agreed to give up
their Jobs as soon as the men whose
places they had taken returned from
the battlefields. Many discharged sol
diers. former bus conductors, are now
applying for their old posts and the
conductorettes are gracefully making
room for them. In many instances. II
Is said, the work has been too heavy
for the girls. owing to the crush Of
passengers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
NATURALLY.

wasn't It queer they had no suit
able gloves in the store where we
went to buy them?'
Every queer. for gloves are things
supposed to be always on hand"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
Arduous Task.

Mistress-"Really, cook, what have
you been doing7 Seven o'clock, and
the rabbit not put on yeti" Cook-"I
can't help it, ma'am; never knew
anything take so long to pluck In ny
ilfei"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
THE NAVY LOST 1888 MEN
War Causes Took Heavy Toll From
Navy, Considering Engagements.
$4,000 In Naval Hospital.


$4,000 In Naval Hospital.
Washington.-Deaths in the navy
from "war causes" totaled 1888, Sur
geon General BREASTED told the house
naval committee, which is framing the
1920 naval appropriation bill. No fig
nres were given as to deaths from
disease.
The surgeon general said there were
$4,000 patients In naval hospitals, and
that institutions at Norfolk, New York.
philadelphia and Boston were crowd
I'd. Appropriations for the naval med
heal department amounting to $15,0oo,-
900 asked for under plans for contin-
uing the war, were reduced to 3d.
100000 by the surgeon general.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

II your eyes smart or feel scaIded, Ro-
y jugt tho thing to relieve them. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

Imports of almost 200000,000 gall
Ions year are required to meet Chi
mas demand for kerosene.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

Groom--why so sad, sweetheart?
Bride-I was just thinking how mis-
cradle I'd be if had never met you.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

A woman is the inventor Of para
sol that can be collapsed and convert
ed into q knitting bag.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

Harmony is all right If 1t is harmony
of YOUR kind.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
THE JOY OF
MOTHERHOOD
Came to this Woman aftes
Taking Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to
Restore Her Health

Ellensburg. Wash. --" After I was
married ] was not well for long time
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
restores vitality and energy By purifying and en-
nching the blood. You can soon feel Its Strength
enings lnvigorating Eject Price 60c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

Every mother imagines her baby's
toes look like rosebuds.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

Better come late to church than
never.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
The Evidence.

''That pretty coquettish girls car IL
an electric one"
Il judged SO from the way the mill
tary sparks have been riding In it,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
Faithful Old Manuel.

Soldiers are personified as Tommy
Atkins and sailors as Jack Tar; why
not personify Industrial workers as
well?"
swell, don't wei You often hear
of Manuel Labor" - Boston Tran
script.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
Phonetic.

Phonetic.
II wish my daughter wouldn't play
by ear"
II wish my stenographer wouldn't
spell by hers"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
OF Greater Difficulty.

Catherine was learning to read i'm
her primer. She had great difficulty
In remembering the word have" but
could remember much longer words.
said to her when she came asking
again for me to tell her, "Why, Cath
crime, you can remember mamma
school, and kitty why can't you re-
member 'haver"
"But, mother" she said, "have is
lots harder word to get acquainted
with"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

During the courtship It is a case Of
suspense with the girl. and case Of
expense with the youth.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

The best takers are those who know
when to stop.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

The wisdom Of one man may be the
folly of another.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
AIR. RAIDS ON 50 TOWNS.

STATISTICS heiatin0 70 tno Work OF IN
dependent Airs Forces.
London Statistics published rela
tive to the work of the Independent
air forces shows that during the IL
months preceding the armistice. 70s
bombing raids were made by British
aviators over German territory. The
list of large towns visited shows that
81 were bombed during the period IN
all 737 tons Of bombs were dropped.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06
FoR TooTHAcHE

Nothing gives quicker relief than
vacher-Balm, 1t is harmless. 25c in
Jars or tubes. Made by =. w. Vacher,
Inc, New Orleans, La. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-12-06

Huntingdon. An Illicit distillery
was raided near here. William Lee
fever and s. T. Holt. deputy revenue
officers from the Nashville office, ac-
companied by ex-Sheriff N G. Kirk,
went to the Westport community in
search of the still, which they had no
difficulty in locating about three miles
northeast of Westport- The officers
found about roo gallons. of mash, Is
gallons of singlings. two bushels of
meal. Everything about the still was
destroyed with the exception of the
worm and copper kettle, which were
brought 10 Huntingdon.
The Lamar register., 1918-02-13
State Statistics

The Colorado State Board of 1mmi-
grafton is making considerable pro-
aress in the collection Of data for its
State Year Book, and present indica-
tons are that this little volume Of in
formation on the Centennial state Will
be ready for distribution within two
months. The material for the book
1. being collected and compiled with
Che greatest care, and the preparation
Of the copy is task such as the board
hs. not undertaken before. The vol
ume will be fairly complete direc-
tory Of state resources
The Lamar register., 1918-02-13
GOVERNMENT MAKING AGRI-
CULTURAL SURVEY
Will Be of Real Benefit to Farmer In
Guarding Over Production and In
Stabilizing Market Conditions

The U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture is making survey of all the ag
ricultural territory in the country, in
order that the high pressure food pro-
duction demanded by the war may be
intelligently carried on. Every farm
in the whole country will be included,
the purpose being not only to ascer-
tain production contemplated this year
but to protect the farmers from over
production of given commodity, and
to furnish information which will be
useful in stabilizing market conditions.
The survey will also enable the gov
eminent and state authorities to more
intelligently assist the farmers in get
ting labor and seed
Among other things, the survey will
ascertain from every farmer the
amount of labor used last year, needs
for coming year; amount and kind of
seed on hand, amount for sale, the
amount needed, amount and kind of
livestock year ago, amount at this
time, amount for sale, and amount
farmer desires to buy; acreage of
each crop grown last year, and acre
age of each crop planned for coming
year.
The government is working through
the Extension service of the State Ag-
ricultural College, and the informa-
ton will be gathered through the
schools The school teacher in each
district, with the aid of her pupils,
will fill in a QUESTIONABLE for each
farm in her territory. These ques-
tionnaires go to the county superin-
tendent of schools, who summarizes
them on file in his office and sends the
summary to the central state office.
None but government authorities
and those engaged in the survey will
have access to these records. There
will be no danger, therefore, Of i'm
proper use being made of the informa-
| ton.
The Lamar register., 1918-02-13

| sSugqoxo 5ApBIodo-oo 10 molshs V
agents will be the backbone Of plan
to provide needed labor for Colorado
farms during the coming summer and
fall that has been worked out jointly
by the Colorado Council of Defense
the U. S. department of agriculture
and w. l.. Morrissey, state labor COM
missioner.
The cooperative exchange agencies
will be clearing houses TO meet the
farm labor demands. State free en-
ployment agencies, where organized,
will be exchange agencies. County
agricultural agents will have charge
in other counties. And in counties in
which there are no county agents the
county councils Of defense will be in
charge. The general plan will be
followed of having an exchange in
each small town or school district
wherever possible. Local councils Of
defense and committees will be asked
to cooperate with the agencies to
make the work as systematic and eff
ficient as possible.
Labor Commissioner Morrissey, and
Prof. w. Z. Foard Of the department
Of farm management of the Colorado
Agricultural college and David w.
Thomas, field secretary Of the State
Council of Defense, fully cooperating
will have sole direction of this i'm
~ the tot mis-
sioner Morrissey has been appointed
an agent of the federal department of
!aDor, Prof. Foard has been made a
representative Of the department of
agriculture for the work and Secre-
tary Thomas has been appointed farm
help specialist for the department Of
agriculture.
Weekly reports of the labor supply
and needs in each community will be
had. All cooperating agencies that
can supply labor will be modified and
used. These will probably include in
dustrial concerns, Rotary clubs, COM
mercial clubs, the United States
Boys Working Reserve, the older
school boys and the Boy Scouts.
Numerous considerations connected
with the farm labor problem will be
taken up by the directors before the
plan is put under way. Among these
are suggestions that retired farmers
be asked to return to work for the
time being to act as supervisors or to
break in" inexperienced workers, that
there be concentrations of community
group work where feasible, laws be
urged, that town-men crews be en-
ployed week ends where feasible, and
that farm wages be standardized to
prevent unnecessary shifting of labor
and also prevent exploitation both Of
the farmer and of labor.