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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-17
DIPLOMAT TELLS
OF ATTACK THAT
WRECKED CHURCH

The secretary of state has received
from Ambassador Sharp, in Paris, a
graphic report of his visit to the
scene of the horrible tragedy which
| occurred on the afternoon of Good
Friday in church by the explosion
of German she'll projected from far
back of the enemy lines distance of
more than seventy miles. The ap-
palling destruction wrought by this
shell is, as the ambassador remarked,
probably not equaled by any single
discharge of any hostile gun in the
cruelty and horrors of its results. In
no other one spot in Paris, even
where poverty had gathered on that
holy day to worship, could destruc-
ton of life have been so great.
Nearly 100 Mangled Corpses.
Nearly hundred mangled corpses
lying in the morgues, with almost as
many seriously wounded, attested to
the measure of the toll exacted. Far
up to the high vaulted arches, be-
tween the flying buttresses we'll to
the front of the church is a great
gap in the wall from which fell upon
the heads of the devoted "orShipers
many tons of solid masonry. 1t was
this that caused such a great loss of
life.
AS the ambassador entered the
church, where but a few hours be-
fore had been gathered the worship
ers, he could easily picture the scene
that followed the explosion. The
amount of debris remaining Just as
1t fell on the floor covered the entire
space between the lofty columns sup
porting the arches at each side. Only
a miracle could have saved from
death or serious injury .nose who
escaped the falling mass The scene
was thai of some horrible SHAMELESS
and it was not until we'll into the
night that all the bodies were re
covered. Upon the floor in many
places could still be seen the blood
ofthe victims, among whom were
many prominent and wcll-,o-io
people.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-17
Swiss Secretary Killed.

The ambassador called to express
his sympathy to his Swiss colleague,
whose lifelong friend, the secretary
of the Swiss legation, was killed while
leaving the church. The minister
was deeply affected as he spoke of
the great loss to him through the
secretary's death. The secretary was
we'll known in Washington, where he
served with the Swiss legation from
1902 to 1904, and was very highly
esteemed by all who knew him.
In conclusion, Mr. Sharp says that
the exceptional circumstances under
which this tragedy occurred, both as
to the sacred character of the day
and the place, have greatly aroused
the indignation of the people of
Paris toward an enemy who seeks to
destroy human life without regard
to the immunities prescribed by the
laws of civilization and humanity,
and instead of terrorizing the people
the shells of the great cannons, as
well as the bombs dropped from the
German aeroplanes, only serve to
strengthen the resolve of the French
to resist to the last man, if neces-
sary, the invasion of such a foe.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
WAGE War on Rats.

Rat clubs, the purpose of which is to
trap, poison, shoot, build out" ana
otherwise combat rats and mice, are
advocated by the United States depart
ment Of agriculture as effective agen-
cies to help in getting rid of these
pests. The rat Is one of the worlds
worst animal pests. 1t lives in filth
and carries filth with 1t on its visits
to dwellings and storerooms, to pOllute
and destroy human food. 1t carries
bubonic plague and other diseases IA
tai to man and so brings about the
death of great numbers Of persons
annually. 1t destroys crops, eggs ana
young poultry, stored food and fabrics.
causes fires, ruins artificial ponds and
embankments by burrowing, and by
gnawing damages foundations, floors,
doors, furniture and much other prop
erty. The mouse, though smaller, is
almost as destructive. The depart
ment advocates the waging of organ
lied warfare on rats and mice, includ-
ing the formation of rat clubs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

germs, II the liver Is inactive and the
blood impure.
What Is needed most Is an increase In
the germ-fghting strength. To do this
successfully you need to put on healthy
flesh, rouse the liver to vigorous action,
rify the blood so that there will be no
~weak spots" or soil for germ-growth.
We claim for DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery that II does all this
In way peculiar to itself.
It cures troubles caused by torpid liver
or impure blood.
This herbal tonic is made up in liquid
drug store In the United States. 1t con-
tains no alcohol or narcotic, and its in
gradients are printed on the wrapper.
Write DIR. Pierce, President Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo,
N. Y, and send 10 cents for trial package
Of tablets. Large package Coo.
BYBEE, TENN.--vI have used DIR. Pierce's
Medicines in my family and find them TO
be the greatest medicines known for the
diseases of the human race. The Golden
Medical Discovery is the greatest meji-
cine l ever used for rundown nerves;
the greatest liver medicine known In this
country; good for diarrhea. l know this
medicine is good for the above complaints
for have used Il for them.
IL viii answer any inquiry from any
sick person and gladly tell what this
wonderful medicine has done for me.n-
NATHAN CARROLL, Route 3.
SYLAcAuaA, ALA. -rThis IS O true
statement as to the value OF DR.. Pierce's
Medicines. / used one Of his great RENE
dies in my own family with good results,
namely, Golden Medical Discovery and
found It to be all It is claimed to be-
There Is no medicine that will come as
near doing what 1t is claimed for 1t;
there's no praise too high for it."-W.H
JOLLY, Box 2l5.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
PROVEN SWAMP ROOT
AIDS WEAK KIDNEYS

The symptoms Of kidney and bladder
troubles are often very distressing and
leave the system in rundown condition.
The kidneys seem to suffer most, as al
most every victim complains of lame back
and urinary troubles which should not be
neglected, as these danger signals often
lead to more dangerous kidney troubles.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Roo which, SO
many people say, soon heals and strength
ems the kidneys, is splendid kidney,
liver and bladder medicine, and, being
an herbal compound, has gentle heal
ing effect on the kidneys, which is al
most Immediately noticed in most cases
by those who use it.
A trial will convince anyone who may
be in need of it. Better get bottle from
your nearest drug store, and start trest.
ment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Put to Work hy Women.

The resourcefulness of women can
teen workers In the French field is IL
: Illustrated by recent achievement re-
ported from Paris headquarters of the
American Red Cross. Seven of these
workers were operating rest station
at one of the aviation camps abroad.
Having an insufficient number of tin
cups for the ues of the canteen, the
head worker discovered that there
were several plumbers among the Ger
man prisoners working about the
camp. She gathered quantity of
empty tin cans and set the plumber
prisoners to work fashioning drinking
cups. The canteen was quickly sup
piled with plenty of well-made tin
cups, with neat handles made from
the covers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
cottonseed OIL for Canada,

The United States food admirsstra-
ton has completed arrangements with
the food controller of Canada, whereby
cottonseed oil and its products may
move into Canada for local Canadian
consumption. There will be no re-ex-
ports Of these products. AS Canada
raises sufficient hogs for its own uses,
export licenses for hogs will not be
granted for an indefinite period. The
policy of the food administration Is to
see that Canara is supplied with GER
tain necessaries from the United
states required for feeding their own
people, but no more. Regular licenses
will be required on all shipments as
heretofore, but no licenses will be is
sued without the approval of the food
controller of Canada.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Dr.. Morgan Selects Aids.

DR.. III. A. Morgan, federal food ad.
ministrator for Tennessee, has already
appointed federal food administrators
for large number of counties and
hopes to complete the appointments
for the entire state before many days.
Several of those selected by DR.. Nor
gan have not yet accepted their ap-
pointments or have suggested others
in their place. These recommends
tons are being investigated and will
lie acted upon soon.
AS soon as the county organizations
are completed, DR.. Morgan will call
r.eetings of the food administrators
aid instruct them in regard to their
duties. When the county organiza-
tons are finished the food admins
traitor will begin the distribution Of
the new kitchen or home card, which
makes many changes in the present
conservation program.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

few cents under my personal guaran-
tee that 1t will clean your sluggish
liver better than nasty calomel; 1t
won't make you sick and you can eat
anything you want without being sali-
waited. Your druggist guarantees that
each spoonful will start your liver,
clean your bowels and straighten you
up by morning or you get your money
back. Children gladly take Dodson's
Liver Tone because it is pleasant tast-
ing and doesn't grippe or cramp or
make them sick.
I am selling millions of bottles OF
Dodson's Liver Tone to people who
have found that this pleasant, vege-
table liver medicine takes the place OF
dangerous calomel. Buy one bottle ON
my sound, reliable guarantee. Ask
your druggist about me.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
DON'T BE FOOLISH
and buy an imitation, get the origina
VACHER-BALM.

and buy an imitation, get the original
VACHER-BALM.
1t is better than any of the substi-
tute 'Balms" for quickly relieving
Coughs, Colds, Group, and all kinds of
hurts and soreness.
The many limitations are proof that
1t is an unusually good thing.
The price is only 25c per Jar or
Tube. Surely 1t is worth that to get
rid Of a Cough or Cold, or your child's
Group. If your druggist will not supply
ity, write for the agency.
Every family needs VacherBalm,
and we supply samples Free, to start
the demand. Il. w. VACHER, Inc,
New Orleans, La. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
CaIomeI Today! Sick Tomorrow!
Guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone
Don't take nasty, dangerous calomel when bilious,
constipated, headachy. Listen to mel

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
days work. Calomel Is quicksilver
and it salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
If you are bilious, feel lazy, slug
gish and all knocked out, If your bow
els are constipated and your head
aches or stomach is sour, just take a
spoonful Of harmless Dodson's Liver
Tone instead of using sickening sail
waiting calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone
is real liver medicine. You'll know it
next morning because you will wake
up feeling fine, your liver will be work
ing, your headache and dizziness gone,
your stomach will be sweet and bow
els regular. You will feel like work
ing. You'll be cheerful; full of vigor
and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone for
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way. to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that Is by constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube IL infiamed you have q
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when It is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases Of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which is an inflamed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
MEDICINE.
All Druggists TIC. Circulars Free
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
MAY Soon Call on Women.

Women and children ''fOr the pres
ent" will not be made subject to COM
pulsory munition work In Germany.
The reichstag committee on national
service raised objections to proposed
project to make women and even
youths between fifteen and seventeen
subject to compulsory munitlon work.
The war Office then stated that 'for the
present" 1t will not be necessary to call
up the women and children.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Unsuitable Adoptiof1.

The big, flat-footed, hungry negro
was up for theft.
Il caught him nippin' fresh-made
pumpkin pie from the MacGregor
house on Marguerite street." explained
Officer Casey.
"Did your" demanded the judge.
Oats rough word, yo' honah--
sayin' All done stole hit. Now as ter
de truf-dat punkin pie was settin' dar
on de winder ledge, abandoned, jedge,
Nobody nowhar nigh it jedge. Hit
was case Of Unsuitable adoption
brought on by de Christmas sperrit."
Philadelphia Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

Nashville.-Fuel Administrator My.
err predicts that there will be but lit
tie relief from the coal shortage this
winter. He said that the people must
not decide that because the govern
ment has taken over the railroads the
fuel situation will be improved at
once. He says that the government
cannot grow coal, and that virtually
no change may be expected in the coal
situation before spring.
Bristol reports that there is no coal
in that city. The supply is all but ex-
hausted and there is no relief in sight
Mr.. Myer at once took up the mat
ter. Bristol dealers say the shortage
there is caused by confiscation of coal
by the Southern railway.
According to Cyrus Garnsey, j.,
fuel administrator for Shelby county,
few dealers in Memphis have any
coal. Mr.. Myer said that the situa.
ton there was reported the worst
since the shortage began. He imme-
diately wired Washington asking that
the Louisville & Nashville and the
Frisco and the Illinois Central each
be ordered to send a trainload of coal
to Memphis at once and asking that
none Of the railroads confiscate any
of it.
At the request of Mr. Myer, follow
ing talk with R. H. Williams, fual
administrator of Hamilton county, the
national committee instructed tho
mines in that vicinity to ship coal to
Chattanooga dealers. The instruc-
tons were isued as a peremptory or
der, since few Chattanooga dealers had
any coal on hand and none was In
transit.
Mr.. Myer said that the situation all
over the state is becoming more se-
rious and that the relief In sight Is
merely temporary. He predicted that
Nashville will experience terrible suf
fering within the next few days. He
urges that the people use wood for
fuel and that they begin at once.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
BOscHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used SO successfully for fifty-one
years In all parts Of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration In the morning,
gives nature chance to soothe the
inflamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold In all civilized countries
80 and 80 cent bottles.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Mcconnell Gets Appointment.

Sidney Sanford Mcconnell Of Lewis
burg was appointed state superintend.
emit of banks by Gov. Rye, to succeed
J. l.. Emerson Of Athens, whose term
expired Jan. l. Mr. Emerson, the re-
firing superintendent, was appointed
by exIGov. Hooper to fill the unex-
pired term of J. L. Hutton, who was
the first superintendent named under
the new law creating the department.
The term of office is four years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Coal Can Now Be Diverted.

State Fuel Administrator w. E.
Myer has been advised that under a
regulation by DIR. H. A. Garfield,
United States fuel administrator, he
is now authorized to divert to the use
of domestic consumers or of public
utilities any coal while in transit or
prior to Its actual delivery to any con-
signee in the state and intended for
any use other than domestic con.
sumption or for the operation Of a
public utility.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

Lt3uOT NUcHuUoUI 70 Nomc W.
When the Tennessee general as.
sembly meets in January, 1919. about
the first thing that will engage its
attention will be a message from
Gov. Rye submitting the prohibition
amendment to the federal constitution
for ratification. The resolution sets
out that after one year from the rat
ification of this article the manufac-
ture, sale or transportation Of intoxi-
catin liquor within; the importation
thereof into or the expectation there
of from the United States and all ter
ritory subject to the jurisdiction
thereof, for beverage purposes, is
hereby prohibited"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
HALFWAY Meet on January "A

The state highway department, at
its meeting December II, set January
IL for its next session. Prof. c. E.
Ferris, dean of the engineering de-
partment, University of Tennessee.
has been requested by the war de-
partment to attend the meeting ard
the commission postponed the meet
ing until January IA so he can be
present. The postponement of the
meeting will give the commission full
membership for the consideration of
eny matters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
A Soldiers Peace.

"War will not destroy the soldiers
peace, II he is a soldier of chivalry.
On the contrary, the sense of service
of brotherhood, of self-sacrifice, may
give him peace for the first time
Sir Henry Newbolt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
DON'T sN,EE,F

You can rid yourself Of that cold I'm
the head by taking Laxative Quinidine
Tablets. Price 25c. Also used In
cases Of La Grippe and for severe
headaches. Remember that.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
New Tennessee Charters.

New Tennessee CHARTERS.
Secretary of State l. B. Stevens has
issued the following charters:
e. A. Doris Milling company, Gala
tin, capital, $4,000; incorporators: w.
e. Doris, A. M. Doris, e. o. Ray, T.
B. Wilson, W. w. Pardue, ]. F. CARR
son, e. A. Elizer and J. T. Baskerville.
The GAINESVILLE Leaf Tobacco com
pany has surrendered its charter and
the corporation is dissolved.
Volunteer Manufacturing company.
Davidson county, increase in capital
from $4,000 to $4,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
To Drive Out Malaria
And Rnild In The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula 10
printed on every label. showing 1t ID
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria. the Iron
builds up the system. 90 cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Temperance
lssNOteSB
THE PATH OF PATRIOTISM
Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)

It Is the Path Of Prohibition-( Excerpts
From Address of Miss Anna Gordon,
President National w. C. T. u, Be-
fore the Forty-fourth Annual Con-
vention of That organizatios Held
In Washington, D. c., December ~.
1919.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
SING A SONG OF DOLLARS.

Sing Song Of dollars
Spent In buying booze,
Children home a starving
Mother has no shoes.
Sing a song Of dollars
Spent In manly way,
Everybody happy
All the livelong day.
Good Government
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

BREAD WITHOUT SALT Is TAsTELEss
A medicine chest without Magic Ar
MICA Liniment Is useless. Best of all
liniments for sprains, swelllngs,
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Three sizes, 25c, SOC and $1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Keep,np the Quality up

LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININB, tho W orld. Famous
Cure for Colds and Grip e now Soc per boz. ~. On
ferent Medicinal, Concentrated Extracts and Chem
icals contained in LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE.
IL necessary to Increase the price to the Drug
Fist 1t has stood the test for Quarter Of Cent
ury. II is used by every Civilized Nation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

troubles will vanish in thin air after using
"Femenina Price soc and 81. oo--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Crawling Out.

When man gets the worst Of an
argument he tries to act as If he had
merely been trying to draw his oppon-
nent out.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
In Some Ways.

SIS your wife taking to this conser.
walton movement?"
well, she's very fond of conserved
fruit"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

Grip, Malaria,
means for all OF
us fight or die.
These germs are
everywhere in the
air we breathe.
The odds are In
favor of TIL Q
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

<A nnfp<Y TREATMENT. Gives quick relied.
~ S0SS % Soon removes swelling and short
KY breath Never heard OF tts equal FOR dropsy.
Y Try - Trial treatment sent FRxE- By mall
kA Wr1,s 70 N. THOMAS Z. GREEN
49, 80 n1eu-, 60 -, csAyswoxTn. a.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

DR.. Peery's Dead Shot not only expels
Worms or Tepeworm but cleans out the
mucus In which they breed and tones up
the digestion. One dose sufficient. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
IMITATION is sINcEREsr FLArTeRy

but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth of the original.
Insist on LA Creole" Hair Dressing
it's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price $1.00--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
Important Milepost.

An important milepost on the road
to manhood is when mother finally
agrees to let you have a cup of tea.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
nIff.r.n4 Mia,..nain..

Daughter is the first to discover
that she is old enough to go with the
boys, and father is the last.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

A spoiled child is to be pitled be-
cause OF its silly parents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

torpid liver prevents proper food assim-
Indian Vegetable Pills They act gently. Adv,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

Two essentials to success are dollars
and sense.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11
seIf-Improyemen First.

1t Is folly for a man to expect the
world to grow better until he begins to
notice Improvement in himself.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-11

ibid she marry for money! &c
hate to knock, but she didn't"