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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17
Flowers for the Dead.

Very, often some one makes the
suggestion that they would rather
have all the flowers and the good
things written or spoken of them
to come before they die. And yet
the custom of paying the last sad
rites finds no end.
Sometimes a few lines are written
to pass the flowers, please.
Wouldn't you think your neigh
Dor had softening of the brain if he
should drive up some fine morning
and unload a wreath and walk in TO
say what a noble, good person you
are and how much the Lord loved you
and what blessing to mankind you
had been.
He had left his office and his
clients to tell you this, and he finds
you as busy as bee waiting on Gus
toners or running a mill or some
thing.
Or if you are woman you are pre-
pairing for company, directing the
work of dinner and cleaning the
house, and the soft-pedal friend
walks in to sprinkle you with lovely
forget-me-nots
Wouldn't it be a kind of off season
and uncanny proposition?
On the other hand suppose your
dear little child is lying corpse or
your husband or wife is reclining in
the embrace of death. Suppose in
this dread hour your friends desert
you. The chamber of death is cold
and there are no friends to cheer, no
minister or friend to speak good
word
What an awful thing that would
be.
And what if the body should be
turned over to the crew to be carted
out to the cemetery and friends
should remain at home. What if the
papers should not mention the fact
that a good man or woman had gone.
Wouldn't it be travesty on human
nature and wouldn't it be cross to
the family.
Yes, we like good nature, and we
usually get share of the nice things
in life if we ret God and his angels
and his children know that we ap-
preciate, their kindness
But Gid forbid that we should cast
the bodies of our dead into dungeon
and let the rats eat them and the
ghouls trouble their souls.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17
Quit Rocking the Boat.

Prices of farm products and with
draval of credits have caused num-
her of our citizens to feel the finan-
cfal pressure. Only few here how
ever have ventured too far. There
is always pay day, and it comes
with just as much. regularity in lean
years as it does in fat ones. 1t is a
weakness of the human race to take
the hazardous roads to easy compe-
tence rather than to follow the safer
but less alluring route to humber
achievements 1t is neither crime nor
stain to seek the greater goal, but it
is often demoralizing and injurious
to individuals and communities.
The fact is the country is reacting
from a wanton waste of time and
money as well as from the effects Of
war. Governments as we'll as individ-
uals have been living at a. reckless
pace. The lesson of economy is hard
to learn. Our own government has
been and is yet plunging into debt
and much of it is against the best
sense and judgment of the American
people. This year the budget for
tie war and navy departments alone
apprcximates a billion dollars. Next
year plans are to be made for nearly
two billions. Other departments of
government are being conducted in
much the same manner. 1t is not a
party matter. One is just as deeply
committed to such policy as the
other. Some of this money may sbe
wisely spent but doubtless much CT
it will be wasted, for instance, in the
navy for battleships and equipment
that in the course of few years
will be obsolete and useless. Our ex-
ecutives and Representatives are not
willing to try more considerate and
cautious plan. They seem to have
no sense of business economy. They
think in big terms without the re-
straining influence of responsibility
and accountability.
We Rave all been as reckless as a
March hare. We have tried to OUT
reach our limitations We have not
stopped to count the cost.
But, says Mr.. Watts, the st. Louis
banker, there is no cause for alarm.
There is plenty of money, but credits
have been withdrawn in order to pre-
went such a thing as calamity. Peo-
pie themselves took no concern over
the matter, so the bankers took 1t in
hand and undertook to save the peo-
pie from themselves. Much thanks
to the bankers.
Our we'll known friend. Elwood
Evans, makes some very sensible re-
marks when he says IA panic is a
thing that comes about when no one
has any confidence in his friend or
neighbor, and the way to cure pan
ic is for everyone to go home and
work like whitehead, or words TO
that effect.
A good thing would be to quit
making a fuss about it, Quit rock
ing the boat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17
Prisoner Was Glad.

The trial of notorious old moon
sinner was over, and he had been
found guilty. The judge lectured
him severely on his long record and
then sentenced him to thirty-six
years imprisonment, saying that the
court had no feeling of anger toward
Kim, only pity.
The prisoner listened stolidly, and
then said:
"Well, l sure am mighty glad that
he wasn't mad at me. THE Cor
rector
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17

We have a communication from
Rives. Seems to be written by a tel
ephone girl, but there is no name
given. There is an unwritten law in
the newspaper business that all con-
tributions from every source must be
accompanied by the name of, the
writer. This custom is as old as the
newspaper business itself. The name
is not given for publication. but for
an assurance of good faith to the
publisher. Notwithstanding t h is
newspapers are nearly always receiv-
ing anonymous communications, and
as often almost do they call attention
to the mistake. Therefore in the alb
sence of any name to vouch for this
communication we will adhere to the
custom of leaving it unpublished.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17

Hon. E. N. Haston, of Van Buren,,
Tenn, was visitor last week in the
home of MIR. and Mrs. r. p. White
sell. Mr.. Haston was here mingling
with the people of Obion County.
He is a member of the Tennessee
General Assembly and was here on
business and incidentally getting ac-
quainted. He seems to be exception
ally gifted by nature and no doubt
has made good use of his gifts. May
be he will appear later in the House
OF National Representatives.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17

The people of Union City are in
debted to the County Health Officer
DIR. H. w. Qualls, for his efforts to in
vestigate the water supply from the
Union City Water and Light Plant
Last fall, it is remembered, the water
was examined by the health officers
of the State, who made a number OF
tests and assured us that 1t was all
right. But not satisfied until every
means was exhausted to make the ex-
aminations complete. DR.. Qualls
called a sanitary engineer from the
u. S. Public Health Service. The Of
ficer spent the entire week here last
week and made series of tests from
every part of the plant and found
the water to be of the highest purity
C. N. Harrub was the engineer max
ing these tests and he leaves his
analyses for the inspection of all who
care to see them, guaranteeing the
people of Union City that they have
pure drinking water. This should
be assurances doubly sure that we
have good water.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17
Demands Proof.

Mr.. Gloom" began Hon. Thomas
Rott, / have been earnestly solicited
by many friends to-"
Name them" Numbered J. Fuller
Gloom City Star.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17
n FTER any serious illness, the
an fi~st tbiuO van notica when Won

n FTER any serious Illness, the
"a first thing you notice when you
begin to get around is your lack
Of strength and energy--a tired, weak
feeling.
The sooner you get your strength
back the better. The thing to do Is
to eat plenty Of good, nourishing food,
get all the fresh air you can, exercise
conservatively, and take Ziron Iron
Tonic three times day.
Your doctor will tell you this is
sound advice, and urge you to follow It.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-17

Subscriptions taken for all mag
azines.-Mrs. C. 5. Rulings. Phone
5O3. 37-4t
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
Ripping Rhymes
BY Walt Mssos.
LITTLE THINGS.

7 TITLE dime, and nickel, sailed
down today, make the safest
pickles man can put sway. Little
spells Of ,ickne" jar morals soul,
II there is no thickness 10 ms gfern-
back roll. Little docs aud nurses
,hrong around his bed; lutte wobbly
h,arses pc, him when he's dead then
his sad survivors wiring their hands
and whine II lie had no Stiyers put
away N brine. Little linhorn bosses
ire him from his job. then the total
losses welcome him and sob Little
cheap reverse, swat him many times,
then he rants and curses II he lacks
the dimes Now lltile Shefiif rhaS.
rs him with wr,S, and such chaps
don't care II he throws forty fits.
liulc pewter roubleS lil,le non men.
drlv, away your troubles, bring YOU
peace again. Note the little spenicf,
see him run amugk wasting legal
tender. blowing ~ the buck J lie
keep, going stronger, with his trail
Of smoke. wait little longer, and
you'll see him broke.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
PRICES AND PROMISES.

Y3NNINC true 10 FORM Attorney General Palmer told the Kansas demo
~ erss campaign the high OF living not w'no
He general lower level OF prices to The consumer
marked tendency in many lines toward such level Eggs a'e
lower increased production VIII W hint coming spring
few commodities show slight dccur but federal statistics
compiled by Of labor show actual increase m the cost OF
eod product, amounting to percent IN January aor the December e'e
Iu the face Of such fact, fair words mean little
living have the word of the coe
clothing will he higher The shoe manufacturers assure rs
shoes w advance In line the ultimate consumer finds Of
Increases reductions Rents advance becoming
expensive Coal much higher than the mouths II
any Attorney General rahucr claim OF
lie only in preventing i doubtful eng the
few reductions which have afforded slight fslct
The thinks would have been accomplished BY
better between the legislative and branches the
government lie probably right that The republican which
promised much has made ,ade showing 1armen
jutice has ignored the Administrations rtomnauon and Offered
10 effective remede, Of its
But change laws ed
y executive department The people supply the rc
psope need That there po,eers admitted but
the living glowing promises
y both sides viii with frequency but they will little
without the efforts the pro
Ton the chief hope Of e and the by
more than encourage that il actually produce.
Production 10 largely OF work Those high
st strive he une, they the purchasing power
Is crook And they mucrg hmseyc, among
course foolish a. - Unfair Lessons Loyalty needed for
good the individual . we'll for the good public
But work all Of production. To further
duty perform More should be tuud productive
less devoted speculation The tendency speculation
Idle capital loss Wealth should humanity rfcs,e
service lies fostering production good, tie world ccs
The do It's best but until people her,cr, rr
reductions continue rc rather
than of fact,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
Cun,n,
When lisa Hobo
A Tramp?

Dear EdIof
Well I'd have been busy couple DAYS on acou,
ready college which will be establish by MI howe
the moner hobo and will the college and take the whole course
from the puhics health o industry Law.
Them interesting subject, Ed and will not do man no harm especial
that the pbs health have maricula the college
but they will be good teachers the and when comes
bta'o work will call the pupils together somewhere and
leave them float around the downtown and gg out why
docs and do the injustice The students VII then
Nam street
Why Did Leave Ny tias Mask III France.
lh mlon hobo must be peculiar sort duck I'd on account OF
him his
Tor work and doing anything like that after beng
give fortune Anyway this Howe had call something
the byWay and mebe the highways social
and establish schools the pubiics health
Between rounds oi looking this social Mr Howe
definition OF what hobo and what a I'D
rank and files mistaken aud they
hobo which looking work but only place, where
they ~ employees the have O. while
the other ml bird which pot looking
nave failure IN the heart HIM
they nothing between as
not 10 do any work
Ncolou,y OR. ]. C) Yours,
ART QUINN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
Burgess Bedtime Stories
REDDY FOX PLANS TO GET EVEN
Said Rsddy FOX, "Thersll come a day
Whea those who laugh will have to pay"

1oEDDY FOX anything good temper The truth he wa,
~ in very bad temper bad indeed You Sammy Jay had
how Peter Rabbit had fooled Ridy Wherever Rcdy Fox
twt'ed and teaed about It As know Rdy Fox had the OF
Rabbit, Soe '''0' 10 0' 's''o ana @ nc S'"' smart %
u make him uncomfortable He hadn't believed word OF IT, H" Just to
make Reddy had the dear Old Rapach where Peter
kacoat ard little MIS- feer had Their home icenS moSh INC ap
- had discovered Peter suang comfortably under thick ab bush
where he was quite safe and knew it,
Where did Sammy Jay that that fooled me by keeping
perfectly still right plain siet2 demanded Rtldy
Peter chucked Ilc right here said Peter and then
more had his still, for Redy' had ha1cd
sadden which made Peter feel uncomfortable
that smarter than IL snaed
keddy haven't bothered for long time Peter Rabbit hut no" w
es You have fooled you say You d but You won't o
Ju let catch you outside miserable Old rpach and you'll
laugh agaiD<6f boast Of how YOU are
II isn't mlbf Old Briarpa'eh rs dear Old Br"rpa'eh re-
away headed straight
M Old Pasture where his home and here he lay own to think and plan
m with that onScseed onsearc vobby nosed short tailed
ounc Of mpudenre" keddy # certainly wall get with him
ks can't everybody laughing and png fun without paying
IT It. know Peter Rabbit from the soles his the tips Of his
For lew days he'll stick 10 the Old Brar patch then he'll forget
sn about warning His curiosity viii he than his of
He'll visit the Orchard lind
going The thing do keep while III
es Peter Rabbit about three the Old Brrat BY
~ M will have stayed home long he know where he
~ hide behind that old wall and jump
!es ths last time Rabbit dinner certainly will good" Reddy
i~ P Rabbit wishing he had kep, his tongue
I.d hle nrs Petss him the secdins he richly deserved and
M9a = hsw h richly deserved IL
- Peer Rae that will have enough
enes vhs ~ away worry worry worry never
NA thag ~ may Be doing Here in tho dear Old patch
Ne and ~ .nov that ~fey Is the first Law o lie tte
y. ssGs,. =. Tyd bat what does IL" stomach amount to
lcsWssAa i's. n W. Rurse,D
~ 4 i
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Strike talk Is renewed by the passage the compromise railway bill
BY both houses OF Such strike however improbable
leaders the broherood quoted realize
such obstruction would unpopular avoid such
|, mpo,an, that right, railway workers be
protected That something for public remember some hing to
be considered by the the control their
properties Those rights do not extend debating saon
nsude and provision for haao, occupation which
should shk
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
Ten Years ARo.

Women al ~ have decided TO cali
their Apul y festivities tho April,
llcSta" Ipon the evening OF April
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
OKLAHOMA CITY TINES
Twenty Years AGO.


Walls are going up Tor a new opera
house IN klngiisher and II will only
he short time until that town has
an amusement hall equal TO any IN the
territory,
Washington u. C.-The house to-
day adopted the senate resolution
authorizing the president 10 appoint
one woman commissioner TO repre-
sent the United States and the ma.
'Iunal society oi the Daughters Of the
American Revolution al the unyelling
oi the Lafayette statue al the Paris
exposition.
Cards are on, iof an a, home 10 he
given Tuesday February y by Miss
Trout. assisted by Misses Paine ard
lla'icn. At 10 West Sixth street
The Lion store i, Advertising nice
new line oi spring tailor made suits
from 500 upward,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Maclyn Arbueklc. star performer in
The Round Up" at the Overholser
,hea,er and Bill Light OF this city.
both big men physically, with two big
guns, met las, evening IN the ,heater
and spent some time discussing The
romantic histories Of their weapons.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
QuiHen's QuipS

The complaint by Sir Oliver Lodge
that he can't get a ghost tor SW
probably means that ghosts have
gone up along with spirits.
II may be all right to have chill
dren write the political platforms;
most political platforms are puerile
anyway
lIeinie', plea is that he can't pro.
duce all OF those war criminals be-
cause he hasn't yet organized iof
quantity production.
At the present price of moonshlne
the prodigal son could waste his sub.
stance III about two days of riotouS
living.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

An air school 10 needed addition Oklahoma pubic
school system II will better opportunity alton
y children and afford additional children
70 an Improvement which should be longer delayed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
THROUGH THE SMOKE SCREEN.


Much fuss about the smoking
Tor q the show.
N though brought ~ dole and d.
Md other plain and fancy
And solemn who their hlu
VIII the Joke,
Which however he there.
One doesn't need a 10 smoke
The Old order ,hrect but well all things considered that
there those who snail Otherwise The changes would
sudden and 'a' world d1s place
Although the packing they
popuaoe struggle along modest the
" their business that MI Armour able to kick
million dollars ior educational purposes Learning g each day should
be after awh-.
Rute Hoskins recalls what Jess Willard and W. J.
mp'hed that and figures too much rymPhy extended to
the loser.
No hoy be girl but he the advantage
bar dressing which eonccas the from the the public
closing shouldn't make much
times restricted TO domnoes and knocking the neghbo
Making garden Is good although Is sometimes diff
cult TO interest an athlete in regular work
Fish that loaf around
careful, or they may develop ohilblan.
Charley Schwab evidently member Of the Worry club
though doesn't have to steel be eligible
No has been able g the spring onion abroad
in the land
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Washington Fighting Bob Evans
has assumed command OF the North
Atlantic fleet. 90 succeed ADMIRAL 4,
$. Barker, the grand old commander
Fighting Bob has selected the Name
as his flagship.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

ID. {. Lewis. pioneer oi ihi' city,
has sold his property holdings and is
going 90 move to Washington state.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

morning fire OF incendiary origin. The
loss will amount to SsO.OW
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

A $4,000 pavilion is to be built \,
. a. ground, NJ time for
The annual fair. when Oklahoma City
"ai nave a chance To sec some ot the
finest thoroughbred horses in the
United States N the first horse show
ever staged hero.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25
Fifteen Years Ago.

Richard u Rlgou, president oi the
Ricon Lumber company has moved
his family 90 South McAlcNcf.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

AI'cr the frs, Of luly 1t viii he
the duty Of Oklahoma school board,
TO provide flags for display IN the
school houses or pay fine OF SO 10
Sln The intention Is to teach chll-
drcn Patriotism.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

p they will present a Spec,aoular
papyaut
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Shall We Try those titled Germans
IN job hot or Won AZ a time9
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Carroll Brough and Robinson
Wholesale Gfecery house was com.
ple,cly DESTROYED TODAY hy an early
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

all night TO sell relics and TO tourists but food
should be handled by the railway lunch counter.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Inc o order ,areh tu just welt all thing, considered that
there those who shall Otherwise changes too
sudden, aud tms world d'lss place,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Rute Hoskn recalls what Jess Willard and w. Bryan
compshed that and figures too much ymPshy extended
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

That ponca City who lives automobile think he
,oe ed the problem bm net everyone has motor
r,, ,ouu OkIabora u named "Srl hut n, no SIGN il
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Although the packing companies content they
popuace, struggle along modest earnings
of their business great that Nj Armour is able kick
million dollars or educational purposes Learning Thing each
be easier after awhile
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-25

Making garden is good exercise, although it Is sometimes
cul, TO interest athlete in regular work
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-05-28
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local appIlCatlOIS as THEY CdIIIIOI ItdCH
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedy.
HAII,S CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused sy an infiamed condition Of the
mucous lining of the. Eustachian, Tube.
When this tube is inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which is an inflamed
condition Of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE.
All Druggists Toe. Circulars Free
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-05-28
WASH KEEPS RABBITS AWAY
Formula Suggested by D. A. GiIchrist
of Biological Survey as Protec-
tion for Trees.

The following formula Is suggested
by D. A. Gilchrist, United States bio
logical survey as an effective tree
wash for protection against rabbits,
enemies of young fruit trees:
Dissolve one ounce of strychnine sui
plate in three quarts Of boiling water
and add one-half pint of laundry
starch, previously dissolved in one
pint of cold water. Boil this mixture
until it becomes a clear paste. Add
one ounce Of glycerine and stir thor
oughly. When sufficiently cool, apply
to trunks of trees, with paint brush.
Rabbits that gnaw the bark will be
killed before the tree is injured.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-05-28
A Touch of Mischief.

There had been a difference of
opinion in the preachers family in
which six-year-old Elizabeth thought
she got the worst Of it. So at prayer
time she was unhappy and resentful
toward the world in general and her
own ministerial family in particular.
But she knelt at her mothers knee as
usual and went through her usual eve
ming petitions. Finally she prayed !:
"Oh, Lord, make all the bad people
good"
Then. as an afterthought she added ::
"And, God, if you can, please make
all the good people nice."-The World
Outlook.