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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
Home on Ury Street.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam G. Walden have
bought the home on the corner OF
Try and Grove streets, now occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. McRee. The
property was conveyed by Miss Tab
bic Stanfeld Mr.. and Mrs. McRee
will move into the residence on the
west side of the street adjoining Mrs
N. E. Beck'1 homo, and Mr.. McRec
will arrange at the earliest possible
time to build a new home on this
site, which is his property, and to
move the old house to the rear. The
new residence will in all probability
be one of modei type and beauty.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23

later at thirty. But the proper train
ing never ceases.
The support of the public schools
is one of the obligations of American
citizenship. The great democrac!
taught by the world war must fine
expression in our public schools, tht
greatest democratic institution in th'
world.
Everyone should seek the training
of the mind and soul, for they gC
hand in hand And in this age o.
opportunity there is no excuse fol
lack of training. DR.. Minis spoke Of
the many university students who
had educated Themselves. The NOV
ing force in tho world of progress is
efficiency. While the efficiency Of
the Hun was directed to bad pur.
pose, there was no question of his eff
ficicncy. In the various essential
elements of national life Germany
was a country of development-in
science, agriculture, diplomacy and
in war she was force to be reckoned
with by the combined allied forces.
Among the greatest mon of to-day
are those who have worked their
way thru school. DR.. Minis spoke of
a classmate of his who is one of the
Ioodipor oit;1ono Of MoKop1ia Euaru
one of the men who sought self
supporting education in Vanderbilt
University commanded tho respect of
his fellow-students And so in the
other colleges.
Education is an investment. There
are numbers who are paying the ex-
penSes of college students. Some of
them expect a return of the money.
Others have larger and more gen.
erous view in advancing the spirit
of education. They are disposing of
their means to the best purpose on
earth. One of our own citizens, DR..
Minis recalled, was one of the patrons
of Vanderbilt University. He is
graduate of Vanderbilt and enjoys
the distinction of having made it
possible for one of his friends to
enjoy the advantages Of the same
alma mater.
The address attracted the most
favorable comment. 1t was received
with the closest attention by large
audience.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
Another Congressional Investigation

A quondam friend sometimes good
humoredly referred to The CONNER
cial as the belly Rche. All right
somebody's got to do the belly aching
and the time is coming when there'l
be an epidemic of the particular dis
order in mind. The Republican ma
jority in Congress threaten to probe
the war expenses of the U. s. Govern
mont. A big bluff, of dourse, but
there is a reason, and that reason is
not in the interest of tho public. The
members who are anxious apparently
to expose whatever money has beer
squandered during the war, are not
really interested at all in that part
of the work. 1t is simply an old game
that will be persisted in and perpotu-
ated till it becomes SO notorious that
the public will demand a change. The
idea behind the investigation is to
increase the Government pay roll.
This investigation would probably
consume some years of official func-
tioning without results, and during
that time the extra committee work
and patronage would amount to some
millions or moro of dollars of addi-
tional expense to the treasury of the
United States. Everyone understands
that lots of money has been used in
the war and no doubt much of it
wastefully But there is no demand
for an investigation. What good can
come from an investigation, even to
tho political party which is making
it? The odium of this spurious in
vestigation should be and no doubt
will reflect more on Republican pol
iticians in Congress than anyone else.
The American people are very
much like sheep. They arc swayed
one way or the other. The swaying
against the public spoil1 of Congress
hasn't started. 1t may be bclated,
but some day it will Gene, and like
/ thunderbolt it will sweep every
hing before it. The misfortune is
hat it doesn't come before the prac-
ice of spoils has become so rank and
often.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
For Sheriff.
DR.. Minis Address.

The address made before tn,
graduating class of the Union Cit.
High School at the Methodist Church
last Thursday night, the 18th inst.
as-.sy DR.. Edward Minis, of Vanderbilt
University, found q very wholesome
and hearty response. DR.. Minis Ii
known as a scholar. His connection
with Vanderbilt University is a tower
of strength The address waG pOten
TALLY a defense of education and thu
public schools, and the speaker il
the simplest and strongest English
drove the truths straight homeward
Beginning, DR.. Minis spoke of the
beautiful country that he saw, trav-
cling to Union City, and the uplift-
ing effects of the sunshine, but
nothing he stated was so beautiful as
the human intelligence. The first
thought was the love of country, not
merely the approval, but the loyalty
and patriotism of the people, the
democracy and the community spirit
in the development of our educational
institutions. The true instinct is the
love of home. Scott said he would
die if he could not sec tho heather at
least once year. Burns loved the
banks of the Bonny Doone. And so
if we would measure up to the best
in life the home fires must be kept
burning. There is no better ex-
ponent in the community life than
the public school. 1t is the avenue
thru which every humble home may
cherish noble aspirations. The
greatest leader of the morrow may
be unheard of to-day with the OPP
portunities of the public school.
Education has some critics, but 50
has the church, and can we afford
to Judge the church by some Of its
members. This is one of the TRACED
les of life. 1t is said that Abraham
Lincoln and Andrew Jackson were
not educated men, therefore notable
exceptions to the rule. This is, &C
cording to DR.. Minis, faulty view.
Abraham Lincoln was self educated
and man of the highest mental
seowth and poise. The acme of
mental training was witnessed in his
power of self repression. On the
other hand, we have Roosevelt, Taft
and Wilson, all college men. President
Wilson's profound learning qualified
him as leader, we think, of the world.
But most of us are people of normal
minds, and therefore VIC need the
of an education. You may
call it training. The term docs not
alter the subject. And then the
sneaker referred to the broader field
of training. 1t is not all of an edu-
cation to go to school. There is no
limit. The culture of the mind may
continue thru life. Otherwise the
development of the mind may be ar
rested with the public school, or it
NAV cease with college course, or
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23

That said Commission shall organize
| by electing one of their number as
| Chairman, and another of their
members as Secretary whose duty 1t
Ghall be to keep record of all the
proceedings of the Commission
Three of the members of said Com
mission shall be q quorum for the
purpose of transacting any business,
end the action of three of them shall
| be deemed the action of the Com
mission. The members of the Com
mission shall receive such per diem
compensation for their services as
the Quarterly County Court of s2id
county may determine, payable by
warrant of the County Judge upon
| the County Trustee out of the gen
eral revenues of the County. The
County Judge shall draw his war
rant in favor of the members of said
commission only upon the filing with
him of a statement sworn to by the
members claiming compensation and
certified to by the commission, show
ing the number of days for which
said member is entitled to compen-
sation.
Section 5. Be it further enacted,
That said Highway Commission is
hereby authorized and empowered to
employ a supervisor of bridges,
lcvees. and highways, at such COM
pensatIon as MY be fixed by the
County Court, who shall perform
such duties and work as said COM
mission may designate. The COM
ponSation of said Supervisor shall be
paid by the County Trustee upon the
warrant of this said Commission, ap-
proved by the County Judge, out of
any funds designated for such pay
ment by the Quarterly County Court.
Section 6. Be it further enacted,
That the election of any member or
members of said County Highway
Commission shall be subject to the
right of the Quarterly County Court
at any time, without notice and
without cause, to summarily reh-Sge
such member or members from said
Commission, and to elect successor
to serve the uncxpired term, provid-
ed such removal shall be ordered and
by two-thirds of the mem
bers elected to the county court.
Section z. Be it further enacted,
That it shall be the duty of said
County Highway, Bridge, and Levee
Commission to prepare and rs with |
the Quarterly County Court, as soon
as possible after the election Of the
first Commission, statement show
ing the number, length, character,
and location of all lcvces
on public roads, in Obion County. |
And it shall be the duty of said Com |
to investigate and report to
the Quarterly County Court the con-
dition of any bridge or levee or sec
ton of road, whenever such report
and investigation is asked of them
by the County Court, or whenever in
the opinion of said commission such
q report should be made.
Section s. Be it further enacted,
That each Commissioner elected un-
der the provisions of this Act shall
be required to take the oath of Of
flee required to be. taken by county
officers, in writing; and shall, before
entering upon the duties Of said Of
flee, execute a bond in any amount
required by the Quarterly Court, con-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
LOOK OUT!

Tho housewife of Holland would al
most as soon be without food as with
out her Real Dutch Drops" as shA
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil Capsules. They restore strength
and are responsible in a great measure
for the sturdy, robust health Of the
Hollanders.
Do not delay. Go to your druggist and
insist on h is supplying you with GOLD
MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules. Take
them as directed, and il you are not
the name GOLD MEDAL on the box
and accept no other In sealed boxes,
three sizes.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23

ditioned upon the faithful perform
ance of his duties as commissioner
and to faithfully and truly account
for and expend all monies coming
into his hands and paid out upon
warrant signed by him.
Section 8. Be it further enacted,
That this Act take effect from and
after passage, the public welfare re-
quiring it. Passed April IA, 1919.
SETH M. WALKER,
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
ANLREW l.. TODD,
Speaker of the Senate.
Approved April 46, 1919,
A. H. ROBERTS,
Governor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
Farmers Cooperative Organizations

One county plans to organize q
fruit growing association, another
desires to feature livestock, another
has in mind the purchase of supplies
economically.
Such is a good thing for the far
mers of the. county. The develop
ment of all rural interests for far
mers generally depends upon their
cooperative organization.
Such an organization must be very
particular that the man who acts as
it's selling agent is one who thoroly
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
Wornan's Hospital.

Mrs. Fulton Howard has been ap-
pointed district chairman for Union
City and vicinity for the American
Woman's Hospital campaign, now in
progress. Tennessee has been asked
for $1,000 and Mrs. Howard has been
asked to receive contributions.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
KIDNEYS WEAKENING?

Kidney troubles don't disappear of
II >mselvcs. They grow slowly but
q iily, undermining health with
de- certainty, until you fall VIC
tim tG''s,-sra.ble disease.
Stop YOU troubles while there is time.
Don't wait until little pains become big
aches Don't trihe with diSease. To
avoid future suffering begin treatment
with GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules now. Take three or four every
day until you are entirely free from
pain.
This well-known preparation has been
one of the national remedies of Hol-
land for centuries. In 1896 the govern
ment Of the Netherlands granted a
special charter aut rizing its prepara-
ton and sale
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
WILLIAMSBURG.

Mr. Edward Williams and Miss
Mary Love, both of this place, were
quietly married at the home of Rev.
H. A. Todd on Sunday night, May IS,
Rev. H. A. Todd officiating. Only
relatives were present.
Congratulations are extended.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Trustee.

COX.-We are authorized to announces
!. E. Cox as a candidate for Trustee o
Obion County. subject to the action.of the
Democratic party.
JERNIGAN.-We are authorized to an
nounce Tom w. Jernigan as a candidate
for Trustee Of Obion County, subject tc
the action Of the Democratic party.
REYNOLDS.-We are authorized to an
nounce T. R. Reynolds as a candidate tol
Trustee of Obion County. subject to the
action of the Democratic party.'
ATKINS. = We are authorized to an.
nounce Harry Atkins as a candidate fol
Trustee of Obion County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party. .
HARRIS. We are authorized to an
nounce Dorrel Harris as a candidate fol-
Trustee of Obion County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
TAYLOR. We are authorized to an
nounce John A. Taylor as a candidate for
Trustee of Obion County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
NOONAN.-We are authorized to an
nounce ]. ]. Noonan as candidate for
lIuStcc Oh oDiOn SOuity, ouDJCSl " TIC
action of the Democratic party.
RATLIFF.-We are authorized to, an
nounce Armour L. Ratlif as a candidate
for Trustee of Obion County, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
\ For Tax 4
NOAH.-We are authorized to announce
Will p Noah as a candidate for Tax AS
SCISSOR of Obion County. subject to the ac-
tion.o the Democratic party.
ROBEY.-We are authorized to announce
Will Robey candidate for Tax Assessor
of Obion County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
For Sheriff.
Mccain. - We are authorized to an
nounce J. R. (Bobo Mccain as candidate
for Sheriff Of oion County, subject to
the action of ne Democratic party.
CE1ERRY-We are authorized to an
nounce Wat Cherry as candidate for
Sheriff of Obion County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
NOAH.-We are authorized to announce
T. P. Noah as candidate for Sheriff of
Obion County. subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-29
FARMERS FIND THAT FALL FLOWING PAYS.

More fall blowing done IN August says Andrew boss
director of the Minnesota experiment station than mas
been in that month for The work. oo was pushed
September in spite of dry conditions in localities and
will be we'll out of the way in few days more.
Common observation has shown" Mr.. Boss "that
the best nearly always secured on the early TAI
powed land One for this undoubtedly that the fall
powed land lies and ready to receive the fall
and aborbs larger amount moisture than unploWed
land Early blowing also time for the land to settle
again before spring and allows it to become compact enough
reesabis good capillary action thus getting moisture to
the plants when moisture needed Further summarizing
the advantages of fall blowing Mr. Boss says
"The decay of vegetable matter in the SOIL the storage
factors making the next Insect pests also
held in check by fall powng and time saved in getting the
crop the ground the spring. Early seeding often
good harvest Pieces of land infested with quack
grass Canada THISTLE other noxious weeds we'll be
powed just before freezing tme thus puvezng the soil
completely setting back the weeds and making still better
conditions for the growth of crops"
"TOM" BAILEY NEW POLICE CHIEF.
The naming of Thomas Bailey Tuesday, for the office
of chief of police for the city of Bed brings to the force
who at time sheriff of Beltram county and
good That in the day when had to have red
blood in his and backbone that reached up into his
neck, and Mr. Bailey fit the bill admirably.
Mr. Bailey will assume his duties next Saturday.
Ed Rako doesn't change his quaint views
he'll have much chance at the election
dishes in an Observation-Disclosures Region. ~ 4$:~#
When you speak we'll of others you forge bright and
unbreakable link in your reputation. Think it over
The husband who has to wash dishes has
soation He gets his hands clean.
The wise blows the other fellows horn. The fool
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-29
OPPOSES HONOR TO PRINCES
Prussian ex.Minister Wants No Streets
In Berlin to Bear Royal Nance
Military Names Taboo.

Berlin, Germany.~Protest is entered
by Attorney Rosenfeld, former Prus-
sian minister of justice, that despite
the months that have passed since the
revolution, the abdication Of the EN-.
peror and the overthrowing Of thirty
or more, princes and princelings, kings
and what nots, the streets of Berlin
still bear iIf inordinately large num-
bers the names Of royalty. He cites a
few, such as Kaiser Wilhelm street, a
Koenig, a Friedrich, a Kari, Prince
Louis Ferdinand, Prince and Princess
street.
The namex of former military lead
ers and GENERALS should 60 also. he
argues. citing such streets as Zieton.
Bluecher, 'Eneisenau, Scharnhorst,
Moltke and others. He objects also to
the naming of streets after the mill
tary in these piping days Of revolution
and republic.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-29
LOVE VALUED At $2,l,ojo,ouo
Artist. Soldier sues Play Producer
for Theft Of wife's
Affections.

=. New York.-Two hundred thousand
dollars is the quotation for a wife's
lost affections which figures in an
action brought in the Supreme court
by Raymond G. Keller; artist, of 422
West 11eth street, against George e.
Lothrop, Sr:, theatrical producer. X
Mr.. Keller explains in the complaint
that just before Joining the army and
in anticipation Of going overseas to
fight, he and Mrs. Keller were mar
ried on April s, 1918. While soldier
Mr.. Keller won aspromotion to GER
geant. .,..o, al. r~
The artist asserts that on his re-
turn to this country he discovered Mrs.
Keller's love was no longer his, and
he charges that Mr.. Lothrop lavished
gifts upon her, knowing she was q
married woman.
Mr.. Lothrop filed a general denial
to the allegations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-29
NEWSOFTHE
THEATER S
THE DEAREST GIRL.

In Putting it Over his Para
mount picture which will be shown
at the Elko theatre tonight and
Thursday, Bryant Washburn, the
popular young star, plays the part Of
Buddy, country boy, who was clever
despite the fact that he was born
and reared outside Of big city.
The dearest girl in the world had
agreed to marry him and he must
make fifty week, and make it
quick.
How he did it forms one OF the
most delightful and highly enter
tanning pictures that has been pro-
duced for some time.
The scenario was written by
Marion Fairfax from the story by
George Weston. Shirley Mason plays
the feminine role and other promin-
ent players round out the cast.
A big V" two part comedy IS also
on the Elko program for tonight and
tomorrow. =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-29
1918 Cotton Worth s2,oe7. DOC. 900.

The 1918 cotton crop, lint and seed.
was worth S2,0e7 100000 to the pro-
ducers. This is about three times the
value Of tie cotton crop Of 1914 and
is twice the value Of the crop Of 1913,
which had the highest value Of rec
ord. The co computation has just been
made, at the close of the cotton year.
by the United States department Of az
riculture,: bureau Of crop estimates,
based on average monthly prices re-
ceived by growers and on monthly
neutrality-suspicious. Department
News Letter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-29
BROWN OF HARVARD"

A photoploy that has pleased thou
sands throughout the country, and
hundreds who were fortunate enough
to view it when first shown in Be-
midi, namely, Brown of Harvard
is to appear in the Grand theatre to-
night and tomorrow. In this delight
full production Tom Moore is featured
and he has been cast most happily.
This photoplay presents entertain
ment that is delightful in the un-
folding Of the story of youth, love.
college sports and hearts desires at
tanned at the end.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-29
OFFICER. / EXPLAINS :.,xI'|i
RED CROSS ! Sales
Only PerishabIe, Second Hand
and Surplus Stock Being
Disposed Of. It.
WORKING mt COUNTRIES ] | I N II!
Shipment Of Further Relief Material
From the United States to: Europe
Continues In a Large Way
One-Third to France.

Paris.-Because many inaccurate
reports of large sales Of American
Red Cross merchandise have appeared
in the last few weeks, Red Cross
headquarters in Paris has issued a
statement explaining that the only ma
terials which have been sold are GER
tain perishables, second hand equip
ment, surplus stocks and articles
which can no longer be used for direct
relief work, either in France or in
Eastern Europe.
The total sales Of surplus and
second hand material by the Amer
lean Red Cross in Europe will aggre-
gate not more than 3O,OOO,O 600 francs.
says the Red Cross, while the value
of the relief material distributed in
Europe during July and August alone
amounted to more than 100000, 600
francs. . 49,
- Work+'in II Countries.
The American Red Cross Is now con-
Quoting operations in seventeen En-
ropean countries. The relief material
distributed In France, mainly In the
devastated districts, since the arm.
lstice, is valued at more than 125, OO0,.
600 francs, while in the same period
other. European countries have re-
ceived more than 20O00O00 francs
Of similar supplies, including not only
medical and surgical material. but also
clothing, food; barracks, etc.
Such sales as have been authorized
in France have been conducted
through the American Red Gross IL
quotation board. The official statement
says regarding this material: ):
Unexpectedly heavy expenses Of
work, in Poland and the Balkan states,
and the beginnings Of new relief &C.
tivities in western and southern Rus
STA made it advisable to turn these
stocks into cash to assist the relief
programs, as well as to save. certain
Of the accumulated stocks from total
loss.
Supplies Still Cone: "
"Of all the relief material in the
American Red Cross warehouses on
May 1, ope-third was set aside for dis
tribution in the devastated districts
Of France. The distribution -of this
material is still continuing, and win
continue for months to come, while
the shipments of relief. material to
the commissions in eastern Europe
are on a constastly increasing scale.
and x.,lll nnn<in,,o fov mono, vnnnfha
I'm the meantime the shipment Of
further relief material from the Unit
ed States continues In large way,
and we have recently received notice
from America Of the early shipment
Of supplies valued at 100000 francs. !"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-29
PhjlateIlc Notes,

The illustration on the current dol
lar stamp In China represents the
arch of the Temple Of Confucius at
Picking.
The Sultan Of Egypt recently sent
$500 to dealer in Philadelphia for
II rare Egyptian stamps. 1t is said
the sultan possesses the most valu-
able collection of Egyptian stamps in
the world.
The 10 cent red stamp issued by
Belgium on July 10, 1919, was COM
pletely sold out in five days. There
were only 25,O00 copies printed and
only five stamps were allowed to be
sold to one person.
New stamps are appearing for the
city Of Fiume bearing the words
"Poste Fiume" instead Of "Ffume."