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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

The stock law for McNairy
County has been passed. and will
take effect January /. 1921. This
law makes it a misdemeanor for
any stock to run at large. provid-
ing a penalty for it's violation, and
providing remedies for damages
done by stock that might run at
large in violation of the law.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

After cotton planting time is
over, we can tell you about how
much the cotton acreage has been
cut. There are not many indica-
tions of a reduction around here.
It looks like something like that
ought to be done. We will have
to get more of something less,
and less of cotton, if we prosper
as we should.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08
Fruit Trees for Sale

IL you are in the market for
fruit trees of the best quality.
See or write the undersigned.
These trees are direct from the
Globe Nursery Co., at Bristol,
Tenn, and are guaranteed to give
satisfaction. Trees from 3 to 5ft,
Sc. 90 per dozen. All.other trees
at reasonable prices. Fall deliv.
cry. W. H. DEvAULT, Agent.
Bethel Springs, Tenn. j.;
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

The bill extending the Dortch
law to the entire state is in the
hands of the governor. From
now on the voter in the state in
all elections will have to vote the
Dortch ballot. Heretofore this
has only applied to the cities and
larger districts in the state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08
nedwoeds In italy.

California redwoods are commonly
found planted In every section Of Italy.
and they seem to develop speedily
under the conditions OF the Italian ch-
mate. says the American Forestry
Magazine. In Bologna recently red
wood tree over four feet In diameter
was cut, which had been planted only
about GO years ego. Sections Of this
tree are now exhibited In the Museum
Of fhesRoyai Forestry college al Flor.
euce.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

directions. 1t is almost impossible to
get back the lost advantage after 9TH
er districts have won 1t.
This country has more than 0,0a0, 600
automobile owners. one to every IL Of
the population, and about Is OF those
ride In automobiles.
owners will not go where bad roads
exist and risk costly damage to their
cars, not only to tires, but TO the bat
terry equipment used for starting,
lighting and ignition. With ignition
gone wrong car cannot travel.---
Southern Good Roads.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

The legislature has about quit.
1t has reduced the expenses of
running the state by making it
necessary to spend about q million
dollars more this year than last
to keep things going.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

FOR SALE-Pure bred, Ringlet
Parre Rock eggs for Matching.
$1.25 by parcel post.
Mrs. L. II. Rayburn,
Route 2, Pocahontas, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08
Notice to Property Owners

/ will be in Selmer next Mon
day and Tuesday, April 1lth and
IL, assessing. ! ask the property
owners of Selmer to please meet
me down in town.
E. c. Eason, Assessor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08
Congress meetsin extra session
on the 18th of April.

Ramer now is in a special school
district, the legislature having re-
Gently created such a district for
that locality.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08
Notice to Taxpayers

All taxes viii be delinquent af-
ter the first day of May 1921, and
the cost will be added to them;
after that date. So pay them be-
fere that date and save cost.
Yours truly.
F. o. HAMILTON, Trustee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

England is about to have a
mine war. They have had about
everything else over there, and
this fight between the miners and
the military authorities does not
seem to disturb the people over
there very much.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

1t seems that the plan now is
to terminate the war between the
United States and Germany by
congressional resolution.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08
Fertilizer for Sale

| will have a car of fertilizer
lin Selmer, April IL or 13. Terms
leash or good note.
]. A. Weatherford.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08
Weatherford's'

Well it looks like spring. was
here. Let's all get busy and
make a bumper crop,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

done wRefMef there is any bond
issue now or hereafter. 1t takes
work and a get together spirit to
build roads, or to do anything
else that is worth anything to a
county. Communities must get
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-04-08

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New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
Competitive Armament Building Under Way Despite Cost Of World War $46O,- 900, ,OOO For U.
 s. Army
By II. \. RICkEY-

Washington, Jan 26.-The lowest estimate obtainablc from any authori- tatlNe source as to the amount tho nations of the world will spend on army and naval establishments dur ing the current fiscal year is five billion dollars. Without doubt this IS an ultra conservative estimate.
 Recently Dr. Dernburg of Ger many startled the world with the statement that the lowest cost of maintaining the armed establishments or the world today is between seven and eight billion gold dollars
 pr. DcrnburE had q reason for making his estimate as high as pos sible, which it is not necessary to go into for the purposes of this ar ticle.
 Making generous allowance for this, the facts in the situation seem to warrant the statement that the Dern- burg average estimate of seven and half billion dollars is as near. if not nearer, the right figure than the low estimate of five billion dollars.
 These figures stagger the imagina- tion even in these days when the poorest of us have grown accustomed to speaking glibly of billions
 They go to the very heart of the most vital of all the questions that the people and statesmen of the world are facing and must solvo before we can enter a new era Of financial and industrial stability. That is the question of easing the burden of taxation
 When first read the Dernburg statement it seemed incredible that the actual picture of the worlds arm lment activities could be aS gloomy IS the one he had painted.
 Surely it could not be possible that two years after the greatest war in the German military menace eliminated and with many of the nations on the verge of bank ruptcy if not actually bankrupt-sev- eral times as much money was being spent for armies, and navies, as was spent before the war.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
OPPOSE GOVT. CHANGE
American Officials of Dominican Re- public Arrange for Transfer Of Cow crnmcnt to Natives.

Washington, Jan. 26 Progress on formation in the Dominican republic of the board to arrange with Ameri- can officials there for the transfer of the government to the natives was reported today to the state depart ment. A few members remain to be appointed but the departments infor- nation indicated that further delay was improbable. The American techni- cal advisors expected to be named soon.
 Widespread opposition among the natives to any change in the island government has been reported to the department These reports indicated it was said. that 95 per cent of the population opposed withdrawal of the Americans
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
HOURLY WAGE CUT REsdLTs.
Effect of Change From Piece Work
 on Pennsylvania Testified To.

Chicago, Jan. 26.-Immediate and general reduction of work done by freight car repairers on the Pennsyl- vania Railroad resulted from the change from piece work to the hourly wage basis on July p, 191S, R. L.. KIeine, assistant chief of motive power of the road, testified today in the rules hearing before the Railroad Labor board.
 The evidence was part of the roil- roads contention for abroGation of the national agreement between the roads and their employees. The roads are seeking restoration of piece work, dis continued on many systems under pro- visions of the national agreement
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
FREIGHT RATE HEARING
Interstate Commerce Meeting on Question of Joint Rates Between East and West of Hudson River.

Washington Ian. 2G..-Considera- ton of mi "etions in conncc- ton with rd railroads was charactCrat nIsng" today by w. s. Kallmnl tn New York Cen trnl railroad. appearing aS interstate commerce. commission hearings on the division of joint freight rates be- tween carricrs "ast 1ni west of the Hudson river
 Mir. Mailman. recalled for cross-ex- animation. said tho question of whether the New England public could bo given m efficient railroad system without an additional revenue of s27.50O.0O0 annually was for the commission to settle. Ho did not con sider. he added that carriers east of the river received moro than a fair division Of joint rates.
 Mir. Mailman refused to answer a question by Charles F. Choate. coun- cl for New England roads as to Nhcthcr he believed tho Central of New England a1d Central Vermont rail ilrondR which get most of their re- CCipta from interchanged freight. were entitled to greater share ot dividends if they could not meet fixed operating charges. IL was. he said. simply a matter O: bookkeeping and local conditions.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
FIVE, BILLIONS OF WORLDS
 GOLD FOR SHIPS AND MEN

Foh that ia what the Dernburc fig ! urrS or anything approXimttirg them , mean.
 I.haNo been at considerable priE5 to get the most accurate figurai Ch'ti1, "h!c .,a to current ana p"cpaseG tu- tut, expenditures br th" z .e:,. Ga- 'ions fer armies a1 l n2vic'. It :S not poSSihlc to get exact figurC:' as for pun pos cs of their own some oI thc nations camouhago these eXpendi- , ture.;. But for all practical purposes they will serve.
 Outlay OH Armi&s. The army cost for the five great powers. America. Great Britain. France. Italy and Japan ia mora than threo billion dollars divided as follows: America ........S 460,000.O00
 Great Britain .... 900000.000
 France ....... 1900, 100000
 Italy ........... JHo.ooo,ooo
 Japan ........... 13O,000. 900
 In the case of Great Britain, France. Italy and Japan, l hSva trans lateo their money into terms of dol laIs at the normal r=co of exchange. This may be said to be unfair to those nations whose money at the moment iF al a great discount when con- pared with dollars. But do not think so, for in Great Britain 0 pound ia still q pound and in France a franc ia still a franc and go on down the list. So much then for the armies. Now foc tho navic:.
 Outlay on Navics.
 The navy cost for the safoc five powers is upwards of one billion three hundred million dollars divided as follows:
 America .........- $450 GOO. .000
 Great Britain ..... 4l0.000.0O0
 france .......... 17h .OOO,00
 Italy ............. 7S.000.O00
 Japan ........ 260 900. 900
 In each case, excepting Japan, the figures are for the current fiscal year. In tho case of Japan the figures rep resent tine estimated expenditure LOT the fiscal year 19c1-ta'2 based upon the known building program of tho Japanese navy for that year.
 In the case of America. if the building program for the fiscal year 1921 1922 is carried out. thcro will b" an additional of about s2oo.o0o,oo0. This would make a total naval ex- penditure of upwards of a billion and a half dollars.
 If you wilt add the three billion dollars for armies to the billion and a half for navies you will get the total of four and half billions. This is for the five great powers only.
 In addition to this hugo sum we must add what all the other nations are Fspending-Russia, Germany, the Scandinavian countries. the
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE.
Anthony W. Aubb Belonged to \. Y.
 Police Reserves.

Chicago. Jan. 26.-When detectives came ten days ago to arrest him on q charge of embedding $500 in Los Angeles, Anthony w. Aubb. a former captain of an overseas aero squadron and a major in the New York police reserves, swallowed poison. He died yesterday in the County hospital. leav- ing a list of debts totalinE SS.519.50, and owed to half a hundred persons. stores and organizations from Cali fornia to New York.
 It is believed he took the poison be- cause he feared arrdst and exposur,. It was said he committed forgery in California
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
FROZEN IN HARBOR
Attempts Arc Made Today to Libcr- ate Ii-Passcngcr ScapInnc Fast In Rar1tan Bay.

Newport. N. T. Jan. 26.-workmcn with dynamite today began blastin,; n channel in the ice through which to float ashore the l4-passcnEer sea- plane Ponce de Leon. ice-bound in Rhritan Day 500 yards off shore since early yesterday morning. It's seven passengers had been taken ashore aft- or ice had sealed them in it's cloin , hours and after three motor boat rescue parties had tried in "ain 10 plough though the ico curdled surf to their rescue.
 Relief boats tried all night to reach tho craft both from shorn and from tho seaward side. but were unablo to crawl through tho ice.
 If the blasting process proves too difficult. 1t Ia planned to saw through tho leo. carvo tho craft ouG in huge lump. float it ashore and melt the leo from it.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
ALLIED DISARMAMENT PLAN
French Council Holds Hearing To- day on Disban6ling of German Civic and Military Organizations.

Paris. Jan. 26.-Paul Doumer, French minister of finance opened the discussion of German reparations by the supreme Allied council here this morning. He read a report on the financial situation and outlined the French viewpoint. The confer ence then heard Baron d'Abernon, British ambassador to Germany.
 Allied military experts today hand ed to the council their report on 0 plan for the disbandment of German military units. It gives satisfaction to the French providing for full com pliance with all disarmament clauses of the Versailles treaty, and it con- cedes to Great Britain a further de- lay which was asked for by Premier Lloyd George. Two-third~ of the disarmament must be e . pleted by March and the work must be fin- ished by July 1.
 This decision cans that the civic guards the security police and sim liar organizations must be disbanded.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
MOB TAKES NEGRO
Lowry, Numbered of Planter and His Daughter in Arkansas, Wrested from Officials on Train.

Memphis. Jan. 26.-Henry Lowry, negro, charged with the killing of O.. T. Craig, a planter, and Craig $ daughter. Mrs. C. Williamson at their homo near Wilson, Ark. Christ mas day, was taken from officers at Sardis, Miss. early today by rlob which took him away in m automo- bile.
 4 telephone report said Lowry vas taken from a northbound Illinois Cen tral train aboard which he was be- ing returned to Arkansas from El Paso, Tex. where he was captured last week.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
South American countries, etc.

South American countries, etc.
 Russia, of course, tops this list. Undoubtedly she has an enormous army expense but nobody outside of the inner soviet circle has any idea what it is.
 have talked with many army and navy mon in this country and Europe about this subject of what the nations other than the five great powers are spending on their armies and navies and I am very sure that billion and a half dollars is conservative eSti- mate.
 This added to the four and a half billions charEca ble to the great pow CTS gives us the very neat figure of six billions.
 And remember these are inside, not
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
20 YEARS FOR sLAYER's PAL

Philadelphia, Jan. 26.-Henry A. Rick was sentenced to twenty years in the pententiary by Judge McCullen in Quarter Sessions court today for the part he played in the killing of Abner L. Braun. motorcycle policeman of Trenton, in 1919. Thomas Leonard Murphy, the 20- year old slayer of the policeman, is under sentence of death. His execution was stayed pending the outcome of Kicks trial.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
SCOUTLECTURE TONIGHT.

There will be an illustrated lecture at the Boys club building this evening os 'Sscouting." The lecture will be un- der the supervision of Scout Executive w. O. Cook. It will commence at 8 o'clock and the public is invited to at tend. Classes in clay modelling and carnentry will meet this evening.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
FORFEITS HIS BOND
Only Negro Defendant in Virginia
 Matcwan Trial, Fails to Appear For Trial Today. .-

Williamson, w. Va, Jan. 26.-B. R. Page. the only negro defendant in the Matewan trials which opened here today, did not appear when his name was called in circuit court, and Judge R. D. Bailey declared his bond forfeited.
 Counsel for the defense asked that the indictments be quashed on the ground that Bert Shumatc, a member of the grand jury which returned the indictments was not a resident of West Virginia when the offense charged was committed. At torneys for the state asked for time to consider the motion and a recess was taken.
 The roll call of witnesses revealed the absence of 100 who had been summoned, while more than so were present.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26

outside sgurel the world ard preparation il are very largl nation in ot are directly q armament ed
 It would p add another
 making it sid
 In conclusil will probab blvl kecnly as it \ I state withol
 or the toG Japan. s7S1.N year 1921-191 to the army third or S25 alone.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26

Mrs. Aaron where she mi ed in this co Sunday The York for Soms city. |
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26

MISS, ALn Oklahoma, tn the new Con
 silk stockinEsl wore a pair q
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26

North East, Md.-"I was in i'll health four or five years and doctored with one doctor after another but none helped me. I was irregular and had such terrible pain in my back, lower part of my body and down each side that I had to go to bed three or four days every month. I was very nervous, tired, could not sleep and could not eat without getting sick. A friend asked me to take Lydia k. Pinkham's Vege-- table Compound and I am sorry l did not take it sooner for it has helped me wonderfully. don't have to go to bed with the pain, can eat without being sick and have moro strength. l recom- mend your medicine and you are at liberty to publish my testimoniaL"- ELrzABETn WEAVER, K. k. 2, North East, Md.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
Nervous Breakdown
Read the Letters of These Two Women

Minneapolis, ,Minn.-" was run down and nervous, could not rest at night and was more tired in the morning than when went to bed. I have two chil- dren, the youngest three months old and it was drudgery to care for them as felt so irritable and generally worn out. From lack of rest and appetite my baby did not get enough nourish- ment from my milk so 1 started to give him two bottle feedings day. After taking three bottles of Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound I felt like n new woman, full of life and energy. It is pleasure to care for my children, and am very happy with them and feel fine. I nurse my baby exclusively again, and can't say too much for your medicine. Mrs. A. L. MILLER, 2633 k. 24th St, Minneapolis, Minn.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-26
ladies Pure Silk Hose, fash
 med back with double solcs -nnd high spliced heels 1Oo a-Sale price, pair ... tCN
KNIT UNDERWEAR

We have cut the price on very garment. Buy now for next rinter, as prices will never be SO ,w again.
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09
Woman is Killed and Three
Men Hurt.

Tylertown. Miss, May 31.-lo
terrific electrical STORM yester.
day afternoon, Mr.. Laura Black
well was struck by lightning ana
instantly killed, and ner husband,
Arti8 Blackwell, tatDer la-law, D.
Rich Blackwell, aud 0rotber-ln.
law. v. ". Polk, were knocked
unconscious by the same bolt. The
men are weII-known farmers re.
siding about five miles east Of
this place. At the time Of the
accident the four were a. work IL
field near the Blackwell home,
The three men were not seri'
ousIy Injured. though they sui
fered severe shocks. The bolt set
fire 10 the clothing Of Mrs. Black.
av.l WHICH was burned alm0st oT1
/ before others Of the party fvcoTer.
ed sufficiently TO exllngulEh Il By
throwing earth upon II.
! Mrs Blackwell was oaughter
Of Fletcher Simmons, q farmer
residing about two miles west OF
this place, and is survived by heE
husband and Child, and father ano
mother. The funeral was held al
the New Zion church this after
noon, after which iateEnent took
place there.
The electrical storm was follow
ed by ths heaviest rain and hal
storm that has visited that sec,
tion for some time.
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09

os Aldermen held On the 24th day
Of March, 1921, and requested the
Clerk to read said communication
which is in words and figures az
follows, to.wit.
Franklinton, Louisiana,
May 81, 1921.
To the honorable Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen Of the Town
of FraDklinton, Louisiana.
Gentlemen
Referring to our written bid Of
date March "a, 1921 for the pur-
chase Of your issue Of bonds Of
s37 10000 authorized at special
election held in the said Town on
the Ord day Of August 1920, We
hereby agree 70 waive Inc conol'
ton contained in our said bid IN.
der paragraph 2 thereof, which
reads as follows;
"We reserve the right and pri.
vilegs of designating the Wash.
ington Bank & Trust Co., OF
Franklinton, Louisiana, as the
depository for all the funds de.
rived from the sale Of bonds such
depository SO designated to pay
no interest on such deposit. -"
Inasmuch as the ordinance oi
the Mayor and Board Of Alder
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09

men Of the Town Of Frankllnt0n,
Louisiana, Of date March Il, 1921,
accepting our said provides Tor
the depository of said funds in
accordance with the provisions Of
Act 2O5 Of 1912, We are satisfied
herewith, and hence waive the
condition Of our bid quoted above
AloDzo B. Hayden, Inc.
(signed} By Al0nzo 3. Hayden,
President.
Whereupon, the following Or
dinance was offered by Mr.. Pierce
and seconded Mr.. Green.
Al ordinance accepting the bid
Of Alonzo B. Hayden, Inc, as
modified, for the purchase OF S57-
900 90 Of Public Improvement
Bonds Of the Town Of Franklin.
ton. Louisiana, authorized at al
election held in said Town On the
3rd day Of August, 1872, sald
bonds being dated September l.
1920, and designating a deposi-
tory for said funds and providing
for surety thereof.
Be 1t Ordained by the Mayo
and Board Of Aldermen Of tie
Town Of Frauklinton, Louisiana.
that the communication received
from Alonzo B. Hayden Inc, be
spread upon the minutes Of the
Mayor and Board OF Aldermen
and that the DID Of the said Alon
20 B. Hayden lnc., as modlhed
| by the above waiver, for the pur'
chase of S37, 900. 90 OF Public In
provement Bonds Of the Town O.
Franklinton, Louisiana, authoriz
ed at an election held in sail
Town on the 3rd day of Angus
1920, said bonds being oatec
September /, 1920, be and sam,
is hereby accepted.
Be it further ordained etc., tha
the Washington Bank and Trus
iCo., of Frankllnton, Louisiana
the fiscal agency Of the said Towl
of Franklinton, Louisiana, be anC
the same is hereby designated a.
the fiscal agency for the funds de
rived from the sale of bonds AM
for the funds arising from tn,
collection of the tax for the pay
ment of the principal and interes
of said bonds, and that said fsca
agency shall furnish and execut
security for the said deposits il
the amount Of Five Thousanr
$4,000. o.00 Dollars, as regulate
by Act 205 of the General Assem-
bly, Of the State of Louisiana, TO
the year 1912.
This ordinance having bee
submitted to d vote, the vote ther
on was as follows'
Yeas, Green, Gayer, Pierce