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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29

to those boys who are back at work,
and who wear their uniforms only
upon special occasions. | have a
brother who was ID months on the
front. A few months before he re-
turned, the boys who had never left
the States began to get discharged
and to come home. Many of them
some of my brothers best friends,
at once bought themselves overseas
caps, and some who had been in the
camps only two or three months,
even went so far as to sew on service
stripes, and these fellows paraded
around passing themselves off as
having been to &ance, Now as for
that matter, the boys who got no
farther than the camps are due az
much credit as those who went across,
but somehow, we naturally feel differ
ent toward the boy who had to 90
across. When my brother returned
he was very much hurt to know that
while they were going over the top
and dying like heroes, some Of their
friends were back home loafing about
and camouflaging themselves as hav-
ing been to the front. This is the
class of fellows had reference to in
last weeks article.
After being discharged from SER
vice it is against the law for man
to abuse the uniform of a U. S.
Soldier. 1t is to be kept and worn
upon special occasions as long as he
wishes to do so, but it is not to be
used as some do. We hold IN great
est honor and esteem every man who
has worn his uniform as real SOL
der, and especially do we honor those
who saw service "over there"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29
Court Change,

The regular term of the Circuit
Court will convene the fifth Monday
in September instead of the third
Monday, and litigsnts and witnesses
will attend the fifth Monday. TIE
criminal docket will be called as usu-
al, Wednesday after that Monday
]. B. GRAHAM, Clerk.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29
Selmer Sunbeams
By T. ERIE E1KLLARD

A MORNING THOUGHT
Believe it not that life's dream,
Or milk's all cream;
You'll likely meet your cloudy day,
Or find some whey.
But don't get sour, or fret, or cuss,
And raise fuss;
Just grit your teeth and start grin
For you can win.
So if the day is full of sleet,
Or snow, or heat,
| gladly take it as my luck,
And hustle up.
For there's no time to sit around,
And nope and frown;
1t takes lot of grace and pep,
To keep your step.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29

The Selmer Circuit is soon to begin
the erection of new Parsonage for
the Pastor. The Circuit has been
largely assisted by the people of all
denominations in Selmer who have
subscribed most literally to the new
building. A small amount, however,
is still needed to be raised before we
can order the carpenters to begin
work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29
"Rat Snap Beats the Best Trap Ever Made
Mrs. Emily Shaw Says.

My husband bought 81 trap.
bought a SOC box of RAT-SNAP. The
trap only caught 3 rats but RAT
SNAP killed IL in week. Tm never
without RAT-SNAP. Reckon | could
not raise chicks without it," RAT
SNAP comes in cakes. Three sizes,
25c, soc. $l.00. Sud and guaran-
teed by
Or. Hendricks Drug Store.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29
No !! WORE Rats

or mice. after you use RAT-SNAP. It's
sure rodent killer. Try package and
prove it. Rats killed with RAT-SNAP
leave no smell Cats or dogs won't touch
ii. Guaranteed. Three sizes: 25c, SOC,
81. If your dealer can't supply you,
write Youells Exterminating Co., West
field, N. ].
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29

You could not do a better thing
than invest a few dollars in the
Methodist Parsonage which is to be
built in Selmer as soon as sufficient
funds have been raised. Drop into the
McNairy County Bank and deposit q
dollar to the credit of The Methodist
Parsonage Fund. 1t will mean a
great deal to the town as we'll as the
Circuit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29
OF all .calamities by pen e'er wrote.
The gad-about woman sure gets my
goat!

Sid the Shy says; Bonnie Bones
tried TO kiss Josie Jones on the sly
the other day but made miss-lick
and kissed her on the nose."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29

Why People Buy Rat Snap in Preference
to Rat Poison.
Cd RAT-SNAp absolutely kills rats
and mice. (2) What it doesn't kill it
scares away. 81 Rats killed with
RAT-SNAP leave no smell, they dry
up inside. (Q Made in cakes, no
mixing with other food. (5) Cats or
dogs won't touch it. Three sizes, 25c
SOC, 81 90. Sold and guaranteed by
DR.. Hendricks Drug Store.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29

This is to notify all persons that
any more seining in Cypress creek
and canal on my premises must stop,
or those guilty will be indicted.
j. w. PURvIANCE.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-29

The fellow who thinks,
I'm it,,
Rarely ever makes a hit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
What Wilson
Recommends
Lever Act Extension;
Cold Storage Regula-
tion; Halt on Hoard
ing; Food Dealers Ii
cense; Private Stocks
Sold; Wheat Ship
ments Controlled.

The presidents remedies for the ex-
istug di,ttessiul conditions Of living
suggested in his message to congress
yesterday we're.
The passage OF the peace treaty.
2-lhc sale OF surplus stocks ot
both food and clothing in the hands
OF the government.
J-Ihc drawing out OF storage and
putting upon the market certain
stocks in private hands
4-rhe extension OF the present
food control act both as to the period
OF time during which it is to remain
in operation and as to the commodl-
ties to which it shall apply
S-The passage of statute proyid-
ing a penalty for profiteering.
6-The passage OF law regulating
cold storage as it is regulated by the
laws OF the state OF New Jersey,
which limits the time during which
goods may be kept in storage, pre-
scribes the method OF disposing OF
them 1t kept beyond the permitted
period and requires that the goods re-
leased from storage shall bear the
date Of their receipt
Passage OF a law providing that
all goods destined for interstate COM
interstate shipment should have
plainly marked on each package the
selling or market price at which they
went into storage.
8-Provision OF law providing that
all goods destine dior interstate COM
merce should in every case where
package makes it possible be marked
with the price at which they lett the
hands of the producer.
9-Formulation OF law requiring
federal license of all corporations
engaged in interstate commerce and
embodying in the license or in the
conditions under which il is to be is
sued specific regulations designed to
secure competitive selling ard pre-
vent uncomfortable profit in the
method OF market.
l0-Passage OF the bill now pending
before congress proposed by the cap
ital issues committee for the control
OF security issues.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
HEED
WILSON'S PLEA
TO END STRIKE
Some Points in West, How
ever Reported Obstinate,

CHICAGO. Aug. 9-While signs OF
Improvement in the strike ot icder-
ated railroad shopmcn were Indicated
by reports from central west points,
others indicated that at some dl-
viSional points the men were disln-
clined TO heed the advice OF PrcSi-
dent Wilson and their grand lodge
officers to return TO work, pending
wage settlement The reports from
midwest points said that upward OF
D0OO shopmen had needed the warn
ing OF the president that their wage
grievances would not be adjusted
until they returned 10 work, sup
plemented by the urging OF the grand
lodge officials.
From east. south, southwest and
Tar west came reports that the men
had decided not TO return to work
until their wage demands were met
Advices from Atlanta, Ga. were To
the effect that the executive com
mttee OF the affiliated craftsmen
had adopted resolutions not to re
sumo operations until their wages
had been adjusted.
Little Rock, Ark, mes sages stated
that 100 workmen at ih0t point had
decided not to 60 back to their Jobs
until they were assured OF more pay
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
Whole Story of y. S. Mexico
Situation Will Be Sought by
Sub Committee of the Senate

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Deter-
mined not to spare time or resources
in its efforts to uncover the whole
story OF the relations between the
United States and Mexico, including
facts OF Mexican iniringements on
American right during recent years.
the three members OF the sub-com-
mittee named late yesterday by
Chairman Lodge OF the senate tor
cign relations committee today we're
making preliminary plans for their
work. The Subcommittee, consist
ing OF Senators Fall, New Mexico
and Brandcgee, Connecticut. rcpub-
Leans, and Smith. Arizona, demo-
crat, was appointed under authority
granted by resolution adopted m
the senate and OF which Senator
King, OF Utah, was author.
While the investigation by the sub
committee will 90 into every phase of
the Mexican situation and will take
many months to complete it was cX-
pected that only preliminary features
would be dealt with pending dnpo>i-
ton of the treaty with Germany.
Tentative plans include hearings to
be held a, points along the border
as members OF the committee desire
to get first-hand information con-
cerning ANY and all acts Of the gov
ernments OF Mexico and is citizen,
in derogation OF the rights OF the
United States and its citizens"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
POLICE UNION TO
MEET TOMORROW
Permanent Organization to
Be Affected by Cops Here,

A warm meeting may develop when
.mber, OF the police department,
I 81 at the city jail at 2 o'clock TO.
morrow afternoon to for ma union. az
iiliated with the American Federation
of Labor. The police formed ,en,a-
tive union several weeks ago and ap-
Piled to the national federation for A
charter. 1t was necessary for the ma
uonal organization to pass special
regulations providing for the unonis-
ing OF police organizations.
The police here have received a
charter and " Il eleci officers tomor-
row. Captain John I. Jerkins who
Is NOW in a hospital recovering from
an operation, was elected temporary
president II i, believed the appoint
mc0t will be made permanent
Although no open statements have
teen made, it was rumorcd at police
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
New Hungarian
Regime Approved

tNN no hHhltlhltu tNFs'
GENEVA, Aug. 9-The inter-al-
lied mission at Budapest after con
ference with Archdukc Joseph and
Premier Frederick has forwarded to
NJ. Clemenccau. president OF tie
peace conference, report to the effect
that the entente representatives are ~
full accord with new Hungarian gov
ernmen,. according to Vienna dis
patches received here.
BERNF, Aug 9--An official
Rumanian Natemen, declares that re
ports OF exccsSes hy Rumanian troops
in Hungary are false according TO
dispatch received from Bucharest,
PARIS, Aug 9--king Ferdinand
oi Rumanil, who was to have arrived
in Budapest yesterday has postponed
his visi, to that city, according to a
Zurich dispatch to the Journal.
The Rumarians in Budapest are
allowing the llungarians only 6W
gendlrmes 10 patrol the city, ac-
oording to news from American Of
ficers there. These officers declare
greater force Is needed if the gov
ernment is TO be enabled to effect
an organization and function prop
erly.
TIE American advccs confirm the
reports that Rumanians are gather
ing up all kinds Of animals and all
sorts OF supplies to be sent TO Ru-
mania.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
CLEAN FOUNTAINS
PROMISED TO CITY

Following the quiet canvas, Of an
inspector Tor the city health depart.
ment in the last week, twenty drug.
gists called upon the city commits
sioners yesterday in a body with the
statement tina, they would obey the
soda fountain ordinances passed two
years ago.
The ordinances require the installa-
tion OF hot water sterlizers and other
appliances for cleansing fountain ap-
purtenances. The druggists also
promised the would keep the flooring
OF fountains clean. That containers
for ice cream dippers be kept sanitary
is also required
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
FERRIS FIRES the
OPENING GUN IN
Senate CAMPAIGN
Continued from Page -


surcd HIM OF support. Here Is the
announcement that he made before
leaving for Washington today:
/ am a candidate for the United
States senate.
/ ask every democrat within the
state who believes l would render
efficient service In that capacity
to aid me in this endeavor.
l will, within the immediate
future, in detail state the things
Tor which | stand and embody
them in my platform. In short,
they are as follows:
| supported every war measure.
stood by Woodrow Wilson, the
commander in chief, from the be
ginning, and will stand by him
until the end.
! stood by every measure for the
welfare of our 100000 soldiers.
will stand by every recon
structlon measure that is in their
interest.
1t is my imperative duty to re-
turn to my post In Washington
now. As soon as can properly
leave, | will enter actively into
the campaign.
SCOTT FERRIS.
Ferris Is to make his campaign on a
record Of answering loyalty TO Pres
ldcnt Wilson, so his friends say. The
alleged mediocre support which Sen
ator Gore gave to the war admins.
tration is going to be made the issue
Of the campaign, so friends OF Ferris
assert.
II is understood that the ground
work OF the campaign will be laid by
Ferris assistants at Washington dur
ng the approaching weeks when the
extraordinary business OF congress
requires the presence of Ferris in
Washington. As soon as the session
II congress i, adjourned, Ferris said
re would return to the state and de
vote seven days a week to the business
II campaigning until the day of the
primary
Oklahoma Ci,yxkeadquarters will
,e opened in th< t- HIuckins imme
1la,Sly and will Ne in charge OF Cam
Campbell, formerly secretary to Con.
Ferris, who has been with
him through several campaigns.
Politicians say Ferris enters the field
with the strongest backing that any
candidate ever had. 1t is common
that the state organza
ton, headed by Gov. J. b. A, Robert
son, Ben Lafayette, state chairman
and all other official leaders. haze
been most active in urging Ferris Il
be 4 candidate.
Men who have been watching poll.
ties IN the state for a number OF years
say that more iactional difference,
will be wiped out behind the candi
dacy OF Ferris than could have beer
accomplished thruosh any other polhi
cal campaign. .r
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY
By James J. Montague

won't be long till old Jack Frost sailing skies
pasee underneath his all smeaed with glowing dyes,
And seats himself beside to tint with brilliant hues
In many a gaudy camouage the tary-olks canoes
And when the bending boughs let through ungh
The faiyiok will launch their craft and hurry down the
You've them passing oenmes when idlng by the Shore
You thought the zphys picked them N along the forest floor
And tumbled them the waves-fo then knew,
That every little painted leaf bore fairy crew,
Or that the fleet the little swept happily away
Was peoped with vewless host upon holiday
Saunch boats these that skim along
And catch In eddes by the Shore mid
To set little scarlet sail to tack the tide
While fishes watch them overhead and swiftly dart aside
And too close above the dam dereict should float,
The fairy-tolk leap overheard and get another boat
And when brown October and the oerhead
You see the leaves turn suddenly to gold and glowing red
Just watch the that aongamoSt your feet
And presently you'll bears a -colored fleet
And though you not see a soul in bright canoe
You'll never doubt again that fairy tales true
Copyright. 1919 by Ben syndicate. lnc)
lCopyrgh 1919 by Ball Syndicate Incl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09

and wholesalers are the hydra headed
monsters" that some public officials
have attempted to make them-but
that much OF the present high cost OF
living is due to a complicated over
head" arising from the demand OF the
consumer for service"
He cited how much food and other
material is sent now by express,
where freight formerly ST fficed. Ex-
press cost much more than freight,
and so does all speedy Service"
Whitchurst said.
The agricultural board head said
this morning that Mondays meeting
will be in the nature OF a test OF
whether women are capable OF organ
izing and maintaining an economic
or political movement.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
Bronzed Men OF Second March
In New York's Welcome Lines
Thousands Cheer Lejeune and Neville as They Lead
Fighters Through Streets Of New York City,

and Sixth marines. Those are they
who Stemmed the Germans in their
drive to Paris, while all the world
watched.
Lejune Is Honored.
Probably the proudest man in
America today was Mai Gen. John
A. Leieune, for he headed the division
he commanded during the war. Seated
upon general" the best horse of the
New York police departments stables,
General Lciune fairly radiated the
pride he felt in the 100 percent fight
ing men who followed.
The second engineers came hard
upon the heels OF the headquarters
troops. Everybody in the world knows
the second engineers. who chucked
shoyels and picks into the ditch at
a critical moment, seized rifles and
blazed into the fight
"Devil Dogs" Get Approval.
The devil dogs" with Brig. Gen.
w. {. Neville leading their oolors
decorated with The croix De guerre,
iluttcring in the brisk breeze presented
a buSiness-like appearance which
brought swelling roar OF approval
IRON the thrones on the sidewalks.
in windows and at every point of
vantage,
Unit after unit, the great fighting
brigade passed before the ewes OF
their admiring and loudly applauding
countrymen Prominent federal Of
iici2ls, officers OF the army and navy
and representatives OF civil life re.
viewed the marching veterans from
a stand at the public library.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
SECOND LARGEST CROP
FOR KANSAS FORECAST

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. o-Thc 1919
winter wheat production OF Kansas is
placed at l44 10000 bushels in the
report issued today by Edward {
Paxton OF the United States bureau
OF croo estimates This figure is
489ll.000 bushels less than the july
forecast The new estimate per acre
Weld is thirteen bushels, or 4A8
bushels less than the July forecast
Although much less than was fore
cast. it is yet the second largest crop
Of wheat ever produced in Kansas,
the repor, says. u, is nearly as much
wheat as Kansas produced in l9l7-lS
combined"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09

headquarters this morning that sew
eial po'icemen will refuse to come in.
TO the union. This opposition may gain
strength by the time Of the meeting to.
morrow. No one would hazard an opi.
ron what course would be taken ID
the event policemen refuse TO join the
union.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
Judge at Waurika
Announces Candidacy

WAuRIKA, Okla, Aug. o.-(Spe
cial) -- Following the announcement.
Of Scott Ferris that he will run ior
the senate at the next election, Cham
Jones, district judge of this district,
announced his candidacy for the house
of representatives seat held by Ferri,
now Jones announced ,ha, he is in
the race to win.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
e0vEHnnR RILB0 IS
NIT BY WALTER Dent

JACKSON, Miss. Aug. 9.-Wal,er
Dent, assistant attorney general OF
Mississippi, Yesterday knocked Gov.
Theodore Bilbo down in a fist fight
in the office Of the secretary OF state,
Joseph Power, who, with other oih-
cials, separated the men.
Dent, in formal statement, said
he resented an insult in a recent
statement printed in the newspapers
quoted as the governors. Governor
Bilbo said he was struck without
warning No arrests were made.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09

held up for weeks, month. and even
years by III English, to recent letters
from three TO five weeks old.
One bank communication more than
,hrcc wars old. bore the seal of the
British censor, but all recen, letters
we're untouched except by Germans
who, i, 10 charged, might have been
looking for money or for trade secrets
Another shipment of nearly 100 sack,
Is due in Copenhagen the middle Of
August
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
WILSON TO Deal
WITH DOMESTIC
ISSUES ON TRIP
Continued from Page 81

possible All appropriations found
necessary and needed will be made as
sooa as possible
In regard to legislation, Mr Mon
dell sal some OF 1t would be enacted
promptly while that affecting pro
foundly the policies OF the gotern-
ment' would be debated All would
receive the active and quick consider
alton OF the house, he adedd.
Senate Not Meeting.
day. but the presidents recommenda-
tions for legislation to regulate the
interstate shipment of necessities Of
life were considered at a conference
Of members of the senate interstate
commerce committee. Chairman Cum
mips announced that on Monday he
would appoint special sub-commit-
tee which would be empowered to
frame tentative bills covering such
recommendations OF the president as
might be approved
New moves hy the executive depart
ments OF the government 10 reduce the
tosi OF living were expected today to
he started at once along lines laid
down by the president, who promised
immediate steps TO limi, and control
wheat shipments asd credits, so as to
facilitate the purchase Of wheat with a
view to lowering the prioeof flour, to
satt .,,tnlns aNarlss II
food and clothing, and TO force with
drawal of foodstuffs from storage.
Price List Announced.
Coincident with the presidents ap-
pearance before congress the war de
partment announced the prices a
which its surplus food stocks would b,
sold. Price lists are TO be sent to post
masters throughout thecountry through
Which the consumers may place ,hei'
srdsss beginning Aug. l8 Under tn,
tooaStmeRt's price list. the consumer
eijI - able TO buy bacon for rs cent:
esqnd, baked beans for five cents a
poanl, hour q six dollars per hun:
lred pounda and oaher commodities al
eorrsspoudingly low prices. To ~
prices Quoted BY the war department
viii Be added parcel post charges from
.benesresi army depot which are to be
,aid BY the pafehsser.
NEW YORK, Aug 0--All Of tho
owners OF cold storage warehouses
lere were ordered today TO traaomii
! list Of food on hand to the Unlted
States district attorney befcrs 1ses-
~. .
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
District Attorney
Back Tonight

John Fain, United States district at
torncy. who has been in Washington
for several days in connection with
the Red River bed cases, is expected
10 return to Oklahoma City tonight or
tomorrow, and Immediately upon his
arrival, it is understood. he will be
gin laying plans for an investigation
in western Oklahoma into proiteer-
ing and boarding.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
Minreapolis TO Seize Food.

MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. Y.-The city
council last night adopted a resolu-
ton empowering tn, mayor TO seize
and take control of all food storage
warehouses here, with view oiun-
dcr,aking the distribution of food
s,uiis stored therein at cost to the
consumer.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-09
Britain Resumes Meat Control

LONDON Friday Aug 8-George
II. Roberts, food controller. announced
tonight that the government had de
cided TO resume control OF the supply
and distribution of imports of bacon
ham and lard and that the prices 70
be charged would also be under super
vision.