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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
Luke meLuke Says

A man never likes to share his wealth with his wife the way he likes to share his poverty with her. Philosopher is a man, who, when ne gets in bad, prepares to receive S2,000,O00 worth of advice and two cents worth of assistance But fool is man who expects that the ratio will be reversed.
 Another Damili: Once upon a time there was wife who didn't think that she could run the house nicely on the money that her husband spent foolishly.
 Skirts are being worn longer, But hat dosen't mean that they won't get new ones as often as they did when they wore them shorter
 Any man can be popular if he wants to be. All he has to do is to let the other fellow do the talking and agree with him.
 The June bride who expects mar ried life to be a long road of roses has discovered that it is a long rourd of liver and onions
 We are all willing to supply the theory of the other fellow will put them into practice
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
WICKITES ARE TO BLAME.

People who know anything about the fisheries question in Alaska know that the failure to take adeo,te steps protect the supply is due wholly to the action of Judge Wickersham, when Delegate to Congress f pfoviding in specific terms in ms lerr- torial goyernnlent measure that the Territory should have no jurisdiction the fisheries and game or the Territory and his eight Dele gate to attempt to do anything remedy the stua- tion Judge Wickersham and his followers, including Dan Sutherland and John Rustgard have criticised every attempt the part of those concerned Tn the fisheries which include all those engaged in the 1n dusry and the people Territory to get together on a plan solve the problems surrounding 'h'e question: and they have done absolutely nothing tc help arrive at solution.
 It is true that Dan Sutherland introduced bill in the Territorial Legislature which proposed to abol ieb fish traps but Mir Sutherland knew when he introduced it thate the Territorial Legislature was nowetless to act the fact that Judge WICK ershan had provided in the measure creating the Territorial Legislature that it should have no author ty to act in the premises. His action in introducing the bill simply piece or characteristic demagoguery He was playing in typical Wlcklte fashion for the votes of discontened If the Legis- lature had had jurisdiction the subject matter Ee probably would have introduced the bill at all CT would have introduced and permitted it to die, as he did with of his reform measures While a member of the Legislature.
 Itsis also true that Rustgard contended in meet ing of Alaska Fish and Game Club that the ohlS practicable solution of the fisheries problem was to permit the trap fishermen and the seiners to exhaust the salmon supply such extent that the cahhery industry would cease to be profitable from commer- cial standpoint and then to build up the fisheries from nothing in scientific manner. But that was advocacy of a do nothing policy. It was no solution at all It means to destroy instead of to save the fisheries supply
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
ENGLAND GAINING FASTEST.

That England is gaining in population through the excess births deaths at faster rate than Germany and that France continues to decrease at an alarming rate are facts disclosed by the recently published 1919 figures covering vital statistics ir those great European countries There were 27700O more births than deaths in England last year while in Germany the 69,000. In France the deaths exceeded the births by 292,000 France shows some improvement, however, over the 1918 records when the deaths exceeded the births by 390,0o0. In that year. Germanys deaths also exceeded the births All the countries expect improvement in the 1920 record when it shall have been made The German population the last two has been practically stationary as far as it has been influenced through births and deaths.
 The small birth rate in France is giving grave concern to the Government of that country and the Chamber of Deputies is considering legislation to courage large families.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
JUST A SAMPLE LIE.

piece of Wickite campaign literature says
 Franklin J. Lane. Secretary of the ln-
 terior knew his Alaska he knew Southern
 Canada, where he began life sticking type
 country newspaper, yet aside rom
 few plaitudes to it's richness cid nothing
 to bring these riches within the grasp of the
 dweller of the TerritCry, much less the man
 Outside.
 That about nearly Wickite can como te telling the truth. Franklin Knight LaEe late Secretary of the Interior, to California 52 year ago. when he four years of with his parents He began life by being graduated from the University California law department and being admitted to the bar American lawyer He had previously gon through American public schools from the primary grades the high school After graduation from col lege he became reporter on San Francisco news papers, then New York correspondent for San Fran cisco papers, then part owner of the Tacoma News Of which he was editor before he was thirty He wa American long before Dan Sutherland had left hi Canadian birthplace and home and long before Johr Rustgard left Norway.
 As Secretary of the Interior he the real fathe' of the Alaska Railroad and he originated tn. Development Board idea for Alaska, idea that has been accepted by Representative Curry the Repub lican chairman of the House Committee on Terri tories Mir Curry, introduced the Development Board bill in response to q letter addressed to him on tho subjec by Secretary Lane It had previously beer introduce n the Senate by Senator Chamberlain oi Oregon also at the request Of Secretary Lane
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
,DISREGARDING PARTY POLITICS.

In North Dakota, according to David Lawrence and other newspaper men who have recently visited that State the Republican organization is supporting Mir. O'Connor the Democratic nominee for Governor They are doing it because Gov Frazier the Non partisan Leaguer, who captured the Republican nom ination is a Republican. They regard him as a Communist Bolsheviki Socialist. As Republican. they regard it to be their duty defeat him and thus to maintain the integrity and consistency O the Republican Party.
 United States Senator Owen, of the stron. national leaders of the Democratic Party and one O the strong men on the stump in support of Gov Cox recently issued statement in which he urged Democrats in Montana to support the Republican nominee for Governor, Congress and other onice where Nonpartisan Leaguers had got Democratic nom nations on the ground that the candidates At a Democrat Senator owen believes
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

it to be the duty of Democrats to defeat them and maintain the purity of their party.
 similar condition exists in Alaska. Dan Suther- land and John Rustgard are Wicktes Their records and their public speeches show them be completely at variance with the Republican National platform and the record and history of the Republican Party Tn office they will msrepresent the Republican Party unless they go back completely their records and their campaign expressions Republicans who desire to keep their party Alaska in harmony with the history, record and platform of the Republican Party in the Nation should defeat these candidates
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
COST OF ENFORCING PROHIBITION.

The report of Donald Mcdonald of Seattle, pro- hibiton enforcement officer for Washington ana Alaska would indicate that there have been good deal of erroneous estimates to the great JOSS ol money in the effort to make the country dry. MT Mcdonald says it is costing $3,OOO a month Tn ms territory to maintain the fight for the enforcement of the Volstead Act while in the last six months the fines have exceeded $15O,0OO, that Al automobiles valued at S7OOOO and eleven boats evidently not ap- praised have been confiscated His onlcers had caused 256 arrests, and seized 1O6 stills.
 Of course, the $3,000 month that 1t costs to maintain Nr McDonads force by no means covers all costs, the machinery of the courts anu State and municipal police force were also used Tn the work However the aggregate of the fines will go long way toward covering the expense of the enforce ment campaign that has been made
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
When it Happened

q wonder if you could?' mGsed tn ,tummy, as he put down d quarte for a shot of bitters.
 You wonder if you could what" demanded the barkeeper, as he sneak ed a gun from behind the casnraS ister
 "Wh.y, I wonder if you could refe- to an amateur piano player as 8 pound party?' replied the Rummy, az he headed for the door.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
It's an III Wind.

UP-to-date statistics show that joy riders are causing one death every 3 minutes in the country. And that's about as fast as the casket maker can get the receptacles lined and into the hands of the undertaken
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES?
spirit quotes, with holiness:

Rustgards spirit quotes, with holiness:
 What shall it profit a if he gain
 the whole world and lose his soul?'
 Tom Sawyer, having been told that he would gc to hell if he did tell on his pal, was given time to think about it. When approached again he waf feeling very very happy and contened; twas thought he had repented and was going to tell He was asked if he had made up his mind Yep, he sad, we thought it over and I've decided that I'll to hell Wonder if Rustgard in the same state of mind when he "setted' with Viano?
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
PITS OF BY. PLAY
 @s-
 Iy Luke KoLuks 2 Copyright y Ciroinnath
 Enquirer

Ever Notice It? W len he's alone he walks like this Ifs strides are full of pep; Br. when he's walking with Mis- Hetriestokeepinstep
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

Juneau Republican the other day said a lot when he declared 'There four things Alaska must get rid o Rustgard and the brown bear and suther- land and the eagle.''
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
Jags is Jags.

Jags is Jags. They classified the drunks arrested in Washington, D. C., during the first six months of this year with the fol lowing results. Whiskey drunks, 10093. Flavoring extracts trunks, 142. Hair tonic drunks, 103. s Bay rum drunks. 153. Toilet water drunks, s.
 High Art. There are works of art that have
 Brought sculptors fame That have given painters a world
 wide name But the work of art that catches my
 Our Daily Special Third parties cause trouble in mat rimony as we'll as politics. Is the lattice work of art that hrr Is the lattice work on cranberry
 pie.
 Luke McLuke Musicians have won lasting re- nOwn; And far be it from me to run geniuscs
 down But the popular music, I've often ob- served. Often lies in these ducet sounds, Dinner is served. Newark AdYOCat
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

Dan Sutherland comes back to his home to say tbot this is Republican year in Alaska and else where in the country If Dan really thinks thls IS true it probably accounts for his running for office this year as Republican He never ran as a Re publican before.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
Ouch.

Ouch. He is Q hero that is true, A Croix de Guerre they gave To him and other medals, too Be cause he was so brave. And yet he suffers constant woe, And worries night and day, in sootf Because he is afraid to go And let a dentist pull his tooth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

It is when contemplate Tom Watson in the Senate for six years deplore Solid South
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

The Seattle Dispatch is just now pretending to he the political mouthpiece of Alaskans in Seattle. We'll it never represented Alaskan public opinion in Alaska when it was published in this Territory
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

It must be admitted too, that the Republicans have developed an efficient vote-coectng agency (St. Louis -Dispatch.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
Mercy

Mary has little car,
 She learned to drive it well, Until she ran into a telegraph pole
 And busted it all to pieces.-Tiny Mallory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

While Cox has his Bryan, it now seems that Harding has his Borah
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
Betcha.

There is one bad thing about riches" remarked the parson.
 That's right" agreed the rounders You mean their scarcity, don't you?'
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

Colonel Bryan isn't talking either, but he may only be at the dentist's.-l Brooklyn Eagle.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

If only the cheaper shoes lasted longer. do tn cheaper cuts of meat.-( Kansas City Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES
 NEW
 $10,000 POLICY

SPECIAL FEATURES If killed by accident,
 $10,000 will be paid at once and an additional $13,050 will be paid to your beneficiary in instalments during the next twenty years-$23,050 in all.
 OR If permanently and totally dis abled by accident or disease be- fore reaching the age of 60, Premiums. on this policy will cease and the Company will pay you $1,000 a year as long as you live, and
 At your death the full $10,000 will be paid to your beneficiary. Full particulars on this Perfect Life Insurance Policy given upon request.
 ALLEN SHATTUCK
 AGENT
 JUNEAU, ALASKA.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
Going Some.

Going Some. Docs that new stenographer dis play any speed?" asked the boss. That's about all she has," replied the Manager, "She is good for 30 mistakes a minute
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
Hicks.

Another flick,
 Is Mrs. Emplars; She talks about,
 "The Knights of Templars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

She'll Want it Back. To women's ways I am not blind, And 1 know Mrs. Mallot Is almost sure to change her mind After she casts her ballot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05

CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE MORE THAN
 DOIJBIE THAT OF ANY OTHER ALASKA NEWSPAPER
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-05
EDITOR AND MANAGER

Published every evening Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY at and Main Streets Juneau laska.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
COUNTY OF MCNAIRY ss.

STATE OF TENNESSEE, | a.
COUNTY OF MCNAIRY, ss'
|, p. l.. Basinger, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
p. L. Basinger, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me
this 18th day of Sept. 1920.
N. E. SMITH Notary Public.
SEAL
CoRREcT-Attest:
j. @. Houston,
j.. d A. Coleman,
B. l.. Browder.
Directors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17
I have some new Hiawathia
wagons and one Champion self

I have some new Hiawathia
wagons and one Champion self
dumping rake for sale.
]. A. Weatherford.
Selmer Tenn, Route No.
Mrs. Maxwell and daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Hodges, were visiting
old friends in Selmer Thursday.
Mrs. J. D. Hoover of Stanton
vile, and a woman who is one
of the real hospitable class, spent
a day in Selmer this week.
Col. R. |. Chester, joyial stock
claim agent of the M. & O., spent
Monday in Selmer transacting
business for his company. Mr..
Chester is a very popular official,
and very few suits are brought
against the company when the
matter is taken up in his Office.
Miss Lillian George of the Sun
Telephone Co. was a recent bust
ness caller st this office. Miss
George is "a trusted and efficient
employee of the telephone COM
pany. of charming personality,
and has made many friends in
Selmer, on her recent trips here.
Miss George is from one of the
old and highly respected families
of Corinth, and takes a real de.
light and pride in the work in
which she is engaged.
DR.. Frank Young and wife oil
Ardmore, Okla, were visiting
friends and relatives in Selmel
this week. DR.. Young practiceC
medicine at Falcon thirty-fivt
Years ago, and will be remember
ed by many of our older citizens
He is a leading minister of thu
Baptist church, and preached al
able sermon Sunday morning a
the Methodist church. DR.. Youn,
expressed his delight at meeting
his old friends, but many of thos'
who knew him in the long ag'
have joined the innumerable hos
on the other side. Time deals kind
ly with DR.. Young, and he look,
the picture of health.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17
PERSONALS

Mrs. A. O. Wooten Spent Mon
day at Ramer.
Lo Petree and Jas. F. Burress
were here from Ramer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lain Wis
tied relatives at Corinth Sunday.
Chas. B. Steadman and family
motored to Jackson Sunday and
spent the day.
j. M. Smith and Troy Maxedon
have returned from a delightful
trip to Arkansas.
Miss Lena Gooch left this week
for Jackson where she will attend
the Union University.
DR.. Ross Carter is spending a
part Of the week doing dental
work at Middleton.
Miss Daisy Dowd, of Henry
Tenn, was the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Mary Gibson recently.
j. D. Moore of the I'd district,
has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
Flake Humphrey, this week.
Mrsa Ola Bryant Of Dallas Tex,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. j.
H. Richardson, this week.
A. A. McNeill, a leading mer-
chant of McNairy, was transact
ing business in Selmer Monday.
Lindsay Mccormack, a pros
porous farmer of near Pleasant
Grove, recently called to see us.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shearon Haynes
of Corinth came up and spent Sun
day with their parents in Selmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dew Robinson
are the proud parents of a nine
pound boy that came Monday
morning.
Mrs. Howard Conger of Jack
son. visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs NV. Prather. the latter part
of the week.
Rev. Chas. N. Ralston, super
intendent Of the Purdy School,
came in to see us Saturday. He
was accompanied by John David
! Wilson and little Miss McLain two
Of the bright young students of
the school. Bro. Ralston has a fine
school:at old Purdy, and no better
superintendent could have been
selected than he, He has his
whole heart and soul in the work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17
A Fine Boy Dead

Tuesday night at the home of
his mother, Mrs. Sallie Gray, Ted
Gray died.
It has been a long time since
as fine a boy as Ted Gray died in
Selmer and his death has caused
genuine sorrow in Selmer among
US all who knew and loved this
boy. He was fifteen years old
and the idol of the home. Last
week he was taken with Bright
disease, and diptheria developed
later, and after a few days of in.
tense suffering, death came.
He was possessed with many Of
the noble traits of his father, the
late lamented Jim Will Gray. anG
was kind and considerate.
His remains were taken to AID
amsville Wednesday Afternoon
and laid to rest. The funera
was conducted by j. A. Houston
and Prof. w. G. Robinson in the
presence of a large crowd of sor
rowing friends and relatives
The grave was banked with love
ly floral offerings.
The heartbroken mother anc
other bereaved relatives have the
heartfelt sympathy of everyone
in their great sorrow, but the
agonizing grief which they now
endure can be removed only by
time ana an abiding faith in Hin
who doeth all things well.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17

FOR SALE-I have a nice house
and lot in Stantonville for sale
or trade: also "a acres of land
in Owl creek bottom, 60 acres
in cultivation, and a nice res
idence and 6 acres Of land one
mile from Selmer, for sale or
trade; will take good car as a
part payment. See or write
]. H. Davis, Bethel Springs.
FOR SALE Have a Delco-Light
plant for sale at a reasonable
price; same is in good condition
and may be seen in operation
at any time in Selmer. / also
have a five-passenger Ford car
which will sell at a figure
which will be attractive. If
interested in either Of these
propositions, see Boss Perkins.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17

] am again in the optical business, and
have on hand a stock Of the very latest
style and best quality glasses. If your
eyes are not giving you the best service,
see me for examination, and guaranteed
service Prices 4 of what travelling fax
ers and eye specialist charge. Write
me card and will call at your resi-
dence in any part Of the county.
Chas. Dunaway, X. l. Selmer, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17
Farm For Sale

offer for sale my farm, con-
sisting of 308 acres of land, rs
acres in cultivation, balance tim
Der and pasture land. Good resi-
dence, barn and outhouses. Ten
ant house, on place. well and
spring water; Place is on M. v.
H. 5 miles southeast of Selmer if
interested, see.
W. G. Forsyuhe.
.Selmer, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17
Send US your job printing.

Send US your job printing.
Miss Francis Scott Of Jackson,
visited relatives in Selmer last
week.
Miss Nola Wilson went to Jack
son Wednesday, to attend the
fair.
A. B. Hamm and w. A. Petree
of Ramer were in Selmer We'd
nesday.
Prof, G. L. Majors was in to
see US Tuesday. He reports a fine
school at Ramer.
Gordon Mitchell of Memphis,
was the guest of his sister, Mrs.
Jno. R. Swain this week.
Mrs. A. G. Scott of Jackson,
spent Tuesday with her parents,
Esq, and Mrs. Stone.
Capt. A. L. Wellington, the
popular insurance man, was look.
ing after business in Selmer this
week.
Rev. Stanfl, pastor of CRANES.
vile circuit, is holding a meeting
this week with fine interest al
Rural Hill.
Rev. Beard of Adamsville filled
his regular appointment at the
Presbyterian church Sunday
morning and night.
Tom Jeff Hurst, Will Wharton
and Tom Montgomery returned
Monday from an overland trip to
Lauderdale county.
Rev. S. B. Love received the
sad news this week of the death
Iof his oldest sister, Mrs. Laura
Craig, of Graham, Texas.
Sam Perkins spent the week.
end with his family in Selmer
returning Monday to resume his
insurance work in Mississippi.
Mrs. Morris Fryer and children
of Adamsville, have been with the
formers brother, Ted Gray, who
is dangerously ill with diptheria
Will Surratt, one of the corr
raising farmers on Snakecreel
was in Selmer Monday. He re-
ports fine prospects for a big corr
crop.
| Artye Wilson has been working
in one of the big barber shops al
Jackson this week. He went ir
response to a call to help out dur.
ling the rush Fair week.
| Joe H. Holmes was in Selmel
Wednesday, On account of the
rains he reports the work of cut
ting the lower Cypress canal be-
ing somewhat delayed.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Hamilton
were IN town Tuesday enroute tt
their home at Adamsville, after
visiting their son Rev. Olus Ham.
ilton, at Leitchfeld, KY.
Irby Shelton spent the week.
end with his parents near Ramer.
! 0. T. Stumph, formerly Jus.
tice of the Peace in the I'd district
was in Selmer Monday. He has
bought good farm in Chester
county and resides at Henderson.
A. E. Lawson, of the A. B,
Hamm & Co. at Ramer, was in
Selmer Tuesday. Allie is an ideal
citizen and his manner of clean
living, devotion to his family and
his faithfulness as an employee,
should cause every one to emulate
such an example.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17

We are authorized to announce w. E.
McLEoD as an independent candidate
for Representative from MeNairy conn
ty in the lower House Of Representatives
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-09-17
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