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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
"Hors du Combat. :"
One-Minute Page Editor:

One-Minute Page Editor:
1.-THE people of Charlotte and Camp
Greene, as we'll as my friends from
Hickory and elsewhere, have been so
kind to me since my injury, especial
1y during Christmas, that am moved
to express my gratitude thru your
columns. Forgive me for putting my
feelings in verse, but with all the
time and trained nurses he has
around him a crippled Y. M. c. A.
man ought not to be held responsible
for poetry. Thinking you for the
space, l slip in just here,
AN ODE TO A BROKEN LEG.
"A broken leg is suggestive pause
To the man who is rushing around
And thinks the world would be hard
With him out of sight and sound.
"To his surprise the world moves on
Without his little peep
And leaves him there on his hospital
cot
To nurse his leg and sleep.
"His little wrist watch goes round
and round
And says It's time to think
So he looks at his Past and looks at
his Now,
Both stare him without q blink.
"a broken leg is q leg acy
And it's written right legibly,
Like Jacobs limp from a wrestling
match
1t will never forgotten be.
"But mid the thoughts that press
right home
The words of friends and flowers
Come floating in on the morning mail
And cheer the solemn hours.
"And the broken leg is a symbol
strong
OF unbroken tics that bind
The sufferers heart to hearts afar
And peace enfolds his mind.
His grateful heart lies on that cot
And swells with thankful praise
For the broken leg and loving friends
And he turns to God and prays."
J. G. GARTH.
Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte,
Jan. l.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
For Trustee.

Mr.. Harry Atkins authorizes us to
announce his candidacy for Trustee
of Obion County, subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic party. Mr..
Atkins located at Kenton in the
county in 1906, and in 1908 he
moved to Union City, where he was
engaged as Deputy Trustee with his
father-in-law, ]. H. Sanders, serving
three years until the death of Mr..
Sanders. Then he was elected by the
Obion County Court to fill out the
unexpired term of Mr. Sanders, hav-
ing pledged that he would not in the
following election enter the primary
as a candidate. This pledge he kept
and the present primary being the
next one he feels free to come before
the people with his claims for their
votes. Mr.. Atkins is comparatively
a young man. For a few years he
has been in business in Union City
now one of the Observation-Disclosures,
son Company. He is remembered as
an officer of the finest qualifications
and most accommodating personality
During the last year of Mr.. Sanders
unexpired term as Trustee, entrusted
to Mr.. Atkins by the Court, a county
audit was made by G.. o. Ewing &
Co., of Memphis, who commented or
Mr.. Atkins efficiency in the follow
ing manner:
"a complete check of the office Of
Trustee under H. A. Atkins is shown
in which a test of the county funds
is made and of the cash for stated
periods, and everything was found tC
be regular. Collections and appor-
tionments to the various funds and
accounts with the various county
banks are shown in complete form
all of which indorse the efficiency OF
Mr.. Atkins"
Mr.. Atkins is one of our good citi-
zens and he comes before the voters
with pledges of the performance OF
duty should he be elected and would
appreciate your vote and support
We are glad to present his name to
our readers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
NUMBER SEVEN.

Mr.. Dave Taylor and sister, Miss
Lola, were in the city having some
dental work done Saturday.
Miss Birdie Johnson, of Mount
Pelia, spent Saturday night with her
aunt, Mrs. G. w. Leigh.
Miss Bertrice McSpeddcn was a
visitor Saturday with Mrs. Lester
Handsbrough.
Mrs. w. P. London spent Saturday
night with her mother, Mrs. Mar
garet Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reocc Alexander, OF
Union City, spent Friday night with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Vaugn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Len Wagstcr, OF
Rives, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Wagster- Saturday night and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim S. Carter were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B
Carter.
Misses Morine McSpedden and Cas-
serine Wagster spent Saturday with
Miss Wayne zones.
Mr.. Howard Price has returned &c
his work with the Swift Packing Co
in st. Louis.
Mrs. Lee wilkins is in Middle Ten
nesse this week guest of her parents
Mrs Blake Crittendon end little
granddaughter, Christine, spent a
few days with Mrs. Joda Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Calls, OF
Number Four, spent Saturday and
Sunday with J T. Coley and family
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
Remains of w. D. Walker.

The remains of w. D. Walker, we
are informed, reached Now York City
from San Diego, Cuba, on the 4th
inst. and will thrive at home to-day,
and the proper announcement OF
burial arrangements will be made.
Mr.. Walker died on the 18th of jan
uary, and the semi-weekly steamer
service prevented the forwarding OF
the body. We understand death took
place soon after the departure of one
of the vessels end it was necessary
to wait for the next outging steamer.
Mr.. Walker was stationed in tie
quartermaster' department in the U
s. Army.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
Better Service Campaign.

A meeting of the local office force
of the American Railway Express
Company met Wednesday night in q
preliminary meeting for the Better
Service Campaign" that is to be
launched turnout the United States
beginning February II. The COM
mittee for this drive here was ap-
pointed as follows: E. B. Council,
agent, chairman; S. S. Caruthers,
cashier; w. j. Wright, night clerk;
G. B. Scott, driver. We desire the
cooperation of the public in this
Better Service Campaign"
E. B. COUNCIL, Chairman.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
Phone G. P. Moody, No. 206, for
turkeys to raise on the shares. 35tf
NUMBER THREE.

Rev. Roberts delivered an able
sermon Sunday at Antioch to an ap-
preciative audience.
Mr.. Arthur Evans is erecting
nice new five-room residence on the
bungalow style.
The ladies of the Clayton Red Cross
are very grateful to Mr.. John Saun-
ders for assisting them in the sale
of their sandwiches and pies Friday
at the Green sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ratliff have re-
turned home after spending several
months in the South.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burcham, of
Clayton, were Sunday guests of the
family of John Howard.
Mrs. Mittie Kendall and Mrs. Myr-
tie Evans visited their grandmother,
Mrs. Pruett, who is very sick.
Miss Leila Lancaster has return
ed home after spending several days
with relatives in Number Seven.
Mrs. Luvicy Irvine and Mr.. and
Mrs. L. E. Haskins, of Union City,
were guests of, the family of John
Howard Wednesday night.
Joe Vaught is sporting new Ford
car.
J. B. Bruer and son have returned
home from the South where they
have been looking for location.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to in all its stages
and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional di.
sease requires constit rational treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease. and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have SO much
faith in its curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure
Send for list of testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07

According to Arthur B. Krock,
special correspondent Of the Courier
Journal to the Peace Conference,
President Wilson's achievements in
Europe are already greater than
seemed possible of accomplishment.
Even his critics concede them and
admit that no other man and no man
not backed by the influence of
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07

The Ukrainian Government will
refuse to take part in the conference
of Russian States at Princes Islands,
but will seek recognition by the
Peace Conference, according to a
statement made in Paris by M.
Sedorenko
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
For Trustee.

]. M. Chapel, Deputy Trustee, re-
quests us to state that he will be a
candidate for Trustee of Obion Coun-
ty, subject to the party nomination,
and that his announcement will be
made in the proper form in due time.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
v|NOL CREATES
STRENGTH
Positive-Convincing Proof

u o8kkkVS ~OAANAASAAA6 AVA
1t is all very well to make claims,
but can they be proven? We publish
the formula of Vinol to prove the
statements we make about it.
d Cod Liver and BeefPeptones, Iron and
~ Manganese Peptonates, Iron and AM
monium Citrate, Lime and Soda Glycero.
phosphates, cascarin.
Any doctor will tell you that the
ingredients of Vinol as published
above, combine the very elements
needed to make strength.
All weak, rundown, overworked
nervous men and women may prove
this at our expense.
There is nothing like Vino1 to re-
store strength and vitality to feeble
old people, delicate children and all
persons who need more strength.
Try it. If you are not entirely sat
ished, we will return your money
without question:; that proves our
fairness and your protection.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
Preaching at Mount Zion.

l will preach at Mount Zion Sun
day at IL o'clock and will be disap-
pointed if we do not have full at
tendance. G.. w. EVANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07

America and the sympathy of the
people of the world could have per-
formed this task.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07
Near East Relief.

Complete results of the recent
campaign for funds for relief in the
Near East cannot yet be announced
Severed districts have not yet report
ed. We are anxious that reports be
sent in as soon as possible that the
work may be completed and a full
report published
w. B. CUNNINGHAM,
County Chairman.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07

FOR SALE-Stock of general mer-
chandise, also house and lot at same
place. Call this Office, phone 1913.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-02-07

Mrs. R. L. Phcbus is in the coun-
try for few days visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Stovall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26
-95 in Vermont. 80 In Massachusetts,, and

-95 in Vermont. 80 In Massachusetts, and
9s in Connecticut.
Apples: Last season the trees set heav-
lily with fruit buds and those wintered
we'll so that a generally full blossom is
reported. Cold. wet, gloomy weather in
many sections. however. made the bios
som period unfavorable for pollination
The growing condition figures are: Maine.
"a; New Hampshire, 95; Vermont, So;
Massachusetts, 81; Rhode Island. &c.;
Connecticut. 80. Enough fruit. in most
cases, for nearly full crop has set. but
a heavy drop may follow.
Hay has generally made nearly normal
growth but lacks body and was checked
on light soils by the hot dry period last
week Condition figures are: Maine, So;
New Hampshire. 100; Vermont, 10l; Mass
ticut, SO.
Clover hay-Acreage of clover alone Is
quite small, although perhaps slowly in
creasing as more lime is used. Clover in
mixture with other grasses is much more
important. The acreage is not much
changed from that of last year; and the
growing condition is excellent.
Alfalfa acreage is yet small generally
except in Vermont which has several
hundred acres; but the growing condi-
ton Is excellent
Pasture has made good growth, the con-
dition figures being: Maine. 90; New
HAMPSHIRE, 100; Rhode Island, 95; Con-
necticut, IS.
Field peas, sown in mixture with oats
or other grain for hay are gaining slowly
in acreage generally.
Dry haaps-the large number of failures
in 1917 and 1918 due to the killing frosts;
the low prices and the poor market have
reduced the acreage heavily; and not
much surplus will be grown except by
farmers who do so regularly.
Enthusiastically blossomed heavily:
but the bearing capacity Of the trees. In
some sections was considerably reduced
by the winter of 1917 and 1918. The con-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26
FOURTH OF JULY IN VERMONT
(By Daniel l.. Cady)

Wy Dhiiici tduyJ
When July fourth was getting near
A feller's days was filled with fear;
The Sunday School would have a ride,
They said, and then 'twould be denied;
A rumored mountain climbing trip
Was nothing but a lot of lip;
But when the preacher, Mr.. Grout,
A-fore the sermon give it out
There'd be n picnic 'Pendence Day
We boys felt better right away.
We knew twould be in Walkers woods
Acrost the brook from Sukey Goodies
She didn't mind, she used to say,
How much they heel-marked Walker
hay;
But there was lots and lots to do
To put the preparations through;
The Grange settees would have to go
To give the choir a decent show;
The organ, too. or Inez Spring
Our off-key alto wouldn't sing.
And first, scout would go and look
To see If teams could ford the brook,
And then gang to NOW the brakes
And cut the brush and kill the snaix;
The table squad took five or more.
The teter force from two to four;
<hLiolieI ZIG" " Tic Swings
And fetch the drinking water things,
And. last of all. a special band
To build or buy a speakers stand.
Meantime. the ladies met to see
A-what the eating plan should be;
Should famblys have a family lunch,
Or should the allies feed the bunch:
If pinkish lemonade was sold
The traffic" sure. must be controlled;
And then the speakers-Col. Jay,
Who come to town to play croquet,
Should he be asked, the rich old thing.
Or should the choir jest sing and sing.
The ladies also made 1t plain
The sugarhouse, in case of rain,
Would be the only place to Acape
And ought to be a-put in shape:
Now comes the picnic-hear the fife,
And see the flags all full of life!
But I'm as. tired as l can be
A-getting up this picnic, Gee!
It's took so long I'll stop right here
And tell the rest another year.
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years of service as n public educator and
retain the abiding friendship and esteem
and love OF all graduates as well as of the
student body and his colleagues, as has the
man so signally honored yesterday. Presi-
surance company voiced the sentiments Of
all Vermont in his fitting and graceful
speech of presentation, telling how he
had learned as a student, as an alumnus
and as a university trustee to appreciate
and love Professor Perkins. other de-
served tributes were paid the acting presi-
dent.
We often bewail the fact that college
professors are so poorly paid as they are
We hope to see the time when they can re-
ceive the fitting financial recognition
which will enable them to broaden them
selves still further by travel and other
wise and thus add to their own value as
public teachers of our American youth
At the same time there are compensations
as Professor Perkins has so abundantly
demonstrated. 1t Is worth more thnn
houses or lands or gold or diamonds, to be
able to gain a priceless possession like
that unusual public esteem which is his
to-day. 1t is but another illustration of
the abundant life" emphasized by Pro-
fessor Emerson
On the other hand It means something
for grand men like Dean Perkins and Pro-
fessor Emerson to be willing to consecrate
their lives to an institution like the Uni
versity of Vermont despite alluring offers
to go to larger institutions. The univer-
sity is rich in its devoted professors of this
kind as well as In the ideals and traditions
which have come down to it from the fa,
theirs and which have been multiplied and
broadened under their inspiring leader
ship. Happy the university that can at
tract grand men like these to it's faculty.
Thrice happy the university that can keep
them through the bonds of self-sacriflcing
loyalty and devoted service.
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NEW ENGLAND CROPS
Farmers Holding Averages Well Up to
Those of Last Year

Field Agent V. A. Sanders of the De-
partment Of agriculture has issued the
Following report regarding the condition
of New England crops:
In spite Of short labor supply and cold
wet spring. New England farmers are
holding their crop acreages we'll I'D to
those OF last year. The hay acreage. de-
creased from the usual about 10 per cent
due to increased tillage during the war.
required that more hay-substitute crops
be grown. Oats and rye. as hay crops.
show considerable gains this season, and
silage corn will probably show a full.
or larger acreage. Although planted late,
or yet to be planted in some cases, most
crops are good stand and have made
good start. urged on by the hot spell
last week.
Spring wheat acreage has declined gen.
orally. In per cent Of last year Maine
has II and Vermont 49, The other States
show heavier decreases, but the acreage
10 quite small Winter wheat, too, has
decreased rapidly. The growing condi-
ton ID IS In Maine and s6 In Vermont,
and is good elsewhere.
Dat acreage In per cent. of last year,
Maine. 100; New Hampshire, 100; Yer
mont. 102; Massachusetts,, 100; Rhode Is
land. ss; Connecticut. 1O. Growing con-
dition is generally goodies per cent. In
Connecticut to o. per cent In Now Hamp-
shire.
Rye growing condition IL generally rood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26
FIFTY YEARS OF GRAND SERVICE

One Of the most felicitious features of an
unusually happy commencement season at
the University of Vermont was the I'M
yelling and presentation to the university
by the alumni yesterday of a portrait of
Dean George II. Perkins, acting president
of the university. To stranger in
strange land that statement would convey
a very slight hint of the real significance
of the unusual event. This gift commence
rates the completing of Professor Perkins
fftieth year of service for the University
of Vermont. This consideration alone
would make the event worthy Of distin-
tinction throughout the college world.
1t Is a rare thing for any university pro-
essor to be in a position to say that he
has helped to prepare for commencement
no less than half hundred classes in sue
cussion. Think Of the influence a univer-
sity educator thus exerts on the destiny
Of a large number of citizens directly and
upon a still wider population indirectly!
We sometimes lose sight Of the opportuni-
tie thus afforded and the corresponding
responsibilities involved. Professor Per-
kins. as shown by his feeling response
when called upon yesterday shows how
thoroughly he appreciates this RESPONSE
bility, and we all know how completely
he meets the burden Of resulting respon-
sibility.
Few men in the varied positions held by
him. have been able to go through fifty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26

Premier Clemenceau OF France says;
eve have waited forty-nine years for this
moment" speaking of the announcement
that Germany would sign the peace treaty.
On the other hand the British press is
profoundly distrustful Of Germany, as it
has right to be in the light of the sink
ing of the German feet interned In Brit
1sh waters. 1t is held that we cannot at
ford to regard the Germans otherwise than
as treacherous until the last penalty is
paid, and most of US will agree that this
is fair diagnosis of the German situa-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26

THE GUNNYSACK GOWN
The Partisan dressmakers never tell
shoppers
Any volunteer lies or superhuous whop-
pers,
But they never have whispere., to stir
cold frown.
That the "toile de tute" is a gunnysack
gown.
Yes, they make It and sell 1t to any
New Yorker
At just Ave hundred francs--oh, the price
is a corker.
They insist that twill soon be the talk
of the town.
1t will; "toile de jute" Is a gurnysack
gown.
For our turnlps and onions and corn
and tomatoes
We have used "toile de jute." but still
more for potatoes,
Yet in Paris the price, that Is never
marked down,
rs just five hundred francs for a gum
nysack gown.
brooklyn Eagle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26
CONTINGENT PROMISE

A cabby in England ,!eard of two weav-
ers in a mill who were going to be mar
ried, Being anxious to have the job of
driving the pair to church. he went to
the bridegroom to solicit the order.
'Tha'rt too late" said the bridegroom.
But the cabby was OF so easily put off.
Now, Joe, don't you know your father
was married four times and ! had the
pleasure of driving him to church each
timer said he.
well, | can't do 1t this time" said
Joe, but II / am as lucky as my fathers
bin, you shall have the next chance. -
Philadelphia Bulletin.
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SOME COME DOWN

An Ohio man accused of trying to steal
an automobile had an exciting race UP
three flights Of stairs to the roof OF a
building. He tripped and fell through
skyiight dropped three stories into q
hve and ten-cent store and landed on MS
back on counter over which sign
hung which read: Everything on this
counter Ave cents" The unexpected
caller raised himself on his elbow and
said to the startled clerks and custom
ers. I've never felt SO cheap In all my
Press
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dition figure and forecast of production
in bushels is: New Hampshire. 50 per
cent, 1900; Massachusetts, rs per cent,
10000: Connecticut. 70 per cent, l47o0o.
In Rhode Island the condition is 49,
Transformation figures are: Maine,
S. New Hampshire, So; Vermont, IS;
Massachusetts, IS; Rhode Island, 90; Con-
necticut, So.
Enthusiastically promise good crop.
Strawberries are beginning to ripen in
southern New England and sci lat 40
cents per box.
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COME INTO THE GARDEN, MAUD


Come into the garden. Maud.
The morning breeze is blowing;
Come into the garden, Maud.
The early spuds need hoeing;
And where should be the useful pea
The mullen stalks are growing.
Come into the garden, Maud.
And prune the luscious sasses;
Anoint the bean with paris green
And pull the greedy grasses;
Besmear the Snug potato bug
With sulphate and molasses.
Come into the garden, Maud.
Reduce your figure wedding:
Come into the garden. Maud.
The whole wide world needs feeding:
Change falderals for overalls,
Forget your bestest beau,
And come into the garden, Maud,
To juggle with the hoe.
BLANCHE r. GLE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26
THE STORY TELLER
TIME TO LEAVE

The Senior Major of British regiment
was giving the benefit of his advice
and experience to a youthful sub. See
here" he exclaimed, this is your first
dinner, and well, go easy with the
decanter my boy. Remember esprit de
corps, and-er--and all that sort of thing.
Here's good tip; See those silver can
dlesticxs there? When you can see four
instead of two-why, clear out, go home,
See?" Perfectly, and thanks awfully,"
replied the young officer, but don't you
think you had better go home at once?
There's only one candlestick. Ideas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26
A FRANK APPEAL

A Hebrew small storekeeper. to the
surprise of his brethren. suddenly
decorated his window with a gorgeous
new blind.
Mice blind of yours, Isaac" quoth his
neighbor
Eyes, Aaron"
"Who paid for it, Isaac?"
1.-The customers paid. Aaron"
What! The customers paid for 1t,
Isaac"
YES, Aaron. ! put leedle box on my
counter for the blind And they paid
for it."-Winnipeg Telegram.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-26

Indefinitely? Are the people of Vermont !
getting at the bottom of this whole rotten
mess before the chief witnesses in the case
die of old age?