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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

Qen. Foch. now In this country,
~ be Is teetotsler. Evidently
marshal has heard about the
~ OF hootch that Is handed out
this country. Safety first"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

- only perfect man IN the
~ y the one your wife refused
navry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

zble dispatches report a blood
- rcv&1tlon in Portugal. Little
- bIoodless revolution interest
slybody In this country. The foot
NJ season IL open.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

lEnosrs Note.--Slr Anon. valued
<n1s1A u this col, has Just learned,
- Ihe medium of the above
N1eVsr, d Mrs. Anon. His heart
enrns communication follows.
~ tear In this SLOT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

One bee stores up enough honey
hn,"-Y. NJ. c. A. lecturer.
lat's sweet Of him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

- CDoAk OK NOT TO CHOAK
j peaF Homer Brew: You haven't
knped n yet. ~know--that sign In
\ H. Vt window--F'ine Furs and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

Quesfions now before the culinary
hons Can Boldt's keep the doors
ncked and la chauncey Wright
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

Expert ssys Puget sound =
= - the egg center of the
uu Now Il Ne can enly grow
- hasn tre<~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-29

WATT UNTIL SHE GROWS UP.
Mss Bridget Fitzgerald, Smith
OalIeEe, I7e2, Is substituting at
HoIyoke High School
- oke tNass.) Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25
Ef0rlnC ar By Elmo
Great Scouts H vss~
WHEN ANDY LEWIS FOUGHT
CHIEF CORNSTALK
q. Weetern Newsraner IInlon.

The battle of Point Pleasant on
September 10, l774, was the first "all-
American" battle ever fought on this
continent. Europeans had taken part
In all important engagements before
French and Indians against British
and Americans. But when Andy Lewis
and his borderers batied with Chief
Cornstalk and his Shawnees, 1t was
strictly native affair.
Lewis was born In Ireland, but he
had come to this country while still
q child, and he was no less an Amer
lean than the frontlersmen he led He
fought with George Washington in the
French and Indian war and he became
one OF the greatest leaders of the CO.
lonial troops. He was six feet two
inches tall and powerful.
Lewis was chosen by Lord Dunmore
in 1874 to lead a picked body of men
against the Shawnees while Dunmore
attacked them from another direction.
Chief Co.nstalk knew the two armies
were coming and decided to defeat one
before the other could join it-a ia
vorIte trick of Napoleon.
The Shawnees attacked Lewis army
early one morning. Lewis had taken
out his pipe when the first shot was
fred. He coolly finished lighting his
ripe and then gave the orders TO his
men, who rushed to meet the Indians.
Both sides fought "Indian-fashion, "
lodging from tree to tree and taking
advantage of every bit Of cover The
fighting was at close range and In
the smoke-tilIed forest frontiersman
and Indian came hand 10 hand--toma-
hawk against hunting knife.
Late in the afternoon the Indians
gave way, but there was no rout.
Cornstalk was too good general for
that and the Americans paid dearly
for every foot of ground they won.
That night Lewis held possession Of
the battlefield, but he had won it at a
terrible coSt--75 men killed and $40
wounded Andy Lewis and his Dor
derers had won the greatest Indian
battle In early American history.
Andy Lewis did not have a chance
to make name for himself In the
War Of the Revolution which soon fol-
lowed. He was passed over for gen
erals of less ability and he died in
1850, an cmbittered, broken-hearted
old man. The fate of his opponent,
In 1777 he came TO fort on the Ohio
on friendly mission. He was arrest
Led and thrown into prison. While
there the great Shawnee leader was
treacherously murdered by mob of
soldiers In revenge for the death of a
cOmrade who had been killed by In.
dams.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25

.nsususnsusuIususnsnIususns
For a limited time the indie
pendent and the Southern Agri-
cuIturist can be had for $1.OO
This applies to renewals as well
as to new subscribers.
asnsnsnnssasuSrHusasasls INSTRUMENTATION
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25

labor. The army of laborers which we
expected = apply for the work did
not, however, materialize. On the
contrary, there was Il distinct shortage
of labor, and wages reached the high
est levels attained in the history Of
the country. In 1917, competent labor
could be secured for from $3.50 to So
per day, but the corresponding wages
In 1920 were from So to S. for a short
er days work.
In proportion to this demand there
was also pronounced scarcity of con-
struction materials. Sand, gravel,
stone and cement, and materials CON-
monty used in road work increased In
price between 1917 and 1920 from so
to 100 per cent. Naturally, these In
creases in cost We're reflected In the
prices paid to contractors for road
work. Gravel roads increased from
$4,535 to $3.50 per mile; concrete
from $21 165 to upward of $4,000 per
mile, and brick roads from $4,000 to
$4,000 per mile.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25

State of Tennessee, McNairy County.
], l.. A. Weaver Cashier of the
sbove named bank. do s lemnly swear
n t the above statement is true, end
givr the tnnl ron ION of III bank
is sh,wn b., he bo H. on file in said
,ank. l.. A. WEAVER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
his 23d day of Nov, 1921.
w. z. Massey, Notary Public.
|orrect attest:
w. p. MASSEY. Director.
}. X. HARRIS, Director.
w. Ii. HARRIS, Director.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25
IMPROVED
ROADS
ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN 1920
Distinct Shortage Of Labor and Higher
Cost of Materials Among Diff
culties Encountered.

Every kind of road cost about twice
as much to build In 1920 as it did in
1917. according to the chief OF the
bureau Of public roads, United States
Department of Agriculture, and high
way construction suffered more than
any other class of work through rail-
road congestion, strikes, labor trou-
bles, and material shortages.
After the war there was great
public demand for improved roads.
Many roads had been seriously dam
aged by war traffic, and 1t appeared
that the return of men from military
Service would provide an abundance of
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25
Haiti's Forest Wealth.

Large forests of pines are TO be
found in the mountains In the Interior
of Haiti. but lack Of transportation
makes IT impossible to utilize this TIM
Der even for domestic needs. Large
quantities of pine are imported from
the United States. A few small saw
mills are located In various sections OF
the island, but these cannot begin to
supply the local markets. Dyewoods
are plentiful.
Jud TunkinG
Jud Tlnkins says the genuine Op.
timist is recognized by his checrfui-
ness at work and not by the exuber-
ance Of his recreation.
Acetic Acid From Coconuts.
Acetc acid is being manufactured
from coconut shells In Ceylon.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25
County Officials
Circuit Court

Circuit Court
r. B. Baptist Judge
w. X. Alternately Attorney General
J. H. Hill ............... Foreman Grand Jury
Court convenes third Monday in jan
uary, May and September.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25
Presbyterian Church

Rev. R. A. Cody-----------P Pastor
Louis Adams Supt. Sunday School
Preaching FIRST Sunday in each month at
| a. m, 7:45 p. m.
Sunday School $50 a. m.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25
Statement of the Condition of
The Bethel Springs Bank

Located at Bethel Springs, Tennessee
at the close of business Nov. 10, 1921
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts ........... 500, 40. II
Bonds and stocks and warrants 14,67l,54
Actual cash on hand .$5,759,12
Due from banks and
bankers on demand 47.746.72 53,505.S4
Checks and cash items ............. 26.C0
Total. ....... ............ $l6l 1926. so
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid
in ... $24 ,0e.0O
surplus fund .............. 2,9l2.73
Undivided profits
leSss current expenses.
interest. and taxes pd, l,00709 q, 9l9.S2
Individual deposits
subject to check ks 93S. l6
Cashiers checks l ,2S2 S.
Total demand deposits 81, 23l.04
Time certificates of
deposit .................... 46, 1914
1873, 3841S
Other liabilities, Liberty Loan
Subscription Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
Total Sl6l, 1926 90
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25
STATE OF TENNESSEE, McNairy County

STATE OF TENNESSEE, McNairy County
|, W. T. Pigott, cashier of the above
named bank, do sulemnIy swear that the
above statement is true, and gives the
actual condition Of said bank as shown
by the books on file in said bank.
W. I. PIcoTT, Cashier.
/. Subscribed ard sworn to before me.
this 25d day Of Nov, 1921.
II. b. LEWIS, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
BRUCE MITCHELL. Director
j. E. DEAToN, Director
ARTHUR WILLIAMS, Director
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-11-25
STATEMENT or THE CONDITION or
HOME BANKING CO.,
located at Finger. Tenn.
at the close Of business, Nov. IS. 1921
RESOURCES

Loans and discounts .......,...S 23,600.30
Overdrsfbs ................... 1879
Bonds and Stocks and Warrants II, 3a8 30
Banking honse. ....... ............... 100000
Furniture and fixtures ......... 10000
Other real estate. 8l4 90
Actual cash on hand 5,2l2 29
Due from banks and
bankers Con demand) 40,767.20
45,979,I9
Due from banks and
BANKERS (not on de-
mand ..... ..................... 10000 90
Total ........................ rs 100, 469. 10
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-15

lecting from those who are abundantly able to pay. . por-
ton Of profits which they have received. and to which
they are not entitled on any basis Of equity. Tho prin-
ciple upon which excess profits tax is levied 10 that the
regular normal tax shall be collected on all profits up to /
certain amount and that when that rate of profit IL ex-
ceeded, heavier tax shall be collected Oh the excess, this
additional tax being graded according to the rate Of profit.
One fatal objection to the excess profits tax is that
in its application, one Of the fundamental principles of
business is entirely ignored. This is the rate Of profit
on actual business transactions. Under the excess profits
tax, taxes are collected on the rate Of profit on capital
invested. The capital investment means little in esti-
mating the equity of profits. One business may require
an enormous investment Of capital for a relatively small
volume Of business. A high profit on the volume of bust
ness will in that case yield a relatively small return on
capital. In another case a business may be conducted on
small capitalization and by reason Of a great volume of
business be able to declare large dividends on stock. The
consuming public in interested, not in the rate Of profit
. corporation makes on it's stock, but on the spread be-
tween the production cost of the commodity and the cost
which the consumer must pay. All of this is left entirely
out OF account in levying the excess profits tax.
These facts have been pretty thoroughly gone over
by men who are conversant with taxation and with bud-
ness problems generally; and the force of the objections
to the excess profits levy is generally appreciated by
them. Nevertheless. the constant placing Of emphasis on
the rate OF profit per share OF stock leads to an entirely
false conception of the essentials of business.
The effort to repeal the excess profits tax will b.
stubbornly resisted. Delegations will appear before> con-
gress and protest strenuously against it, and those who
join IN the protest will be vastly more numerous than
those who wish the removal Of the tax. Assuming that
the majority of the members of congress are convinced
seen whether or not they can and, will adhere to the con-
v1ctions which they have reached in spite Of the very
loud and emphatic protests against the course toward
which, it is understood, they lean.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-15
DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENTS.

The nominations of Col. George Harvey and Myron
T. Herrick as ambassadors, respectively, to Great Brit
ain and France, have been sent to the senate and It is
not expected that serious objection will be made to
either. Announcement Of these appointments made
some time ago was followed by comment which indicat-
ed the drawing Of a very distinct line between the two.
Mr.. Herrick was ambassador at Paris when the war
broke out in 1914. He remained at his post for some
time to be succeeded later by Ambassador Sharp, ap-
pointed by President Wilson. There was very general
regret that this or any change had been made. MI
Herrick had demonstrated his entire fitness for the DO
sition, had familiarized himself with it's duties, was thor
oughly liked in Paris, and there was every valid reason
against making the change which could not have been
prompted by any but political reasons. MI. Herrick's
return to Paris will be welcomed by the French govern
ment and the French people. 1t is a case of restoring
u good man to a place from which he ought not to have
been removed.
The case of Col. Harvey is quite different. The po-
sition which he takes is recognized as the most impor-
tant in the entire list of diplomatic appointments. Col.
Harvey has had no diplomatic experience, nor has he
given conspicuous evidence Of the possession of diplo-
matte qualities. He became conspicuous first by his adj
rocacy of the election of Woodrow Wilson to the presi-
dency, and then by his bitter and unceasing warfare on
the man whose election he had helped to bring about.
He supported Mr.. Harding in his late campaign, and his
appointment may be considered in line with the time
honored policy OF rewarding those who have rendered
political assistance.
AS between the two appointments. that Of Mr.. Her
rick will be satisfactory because of the eminent fitness
IF the man. That of Col. Harvey will be received with
many reservations, but with the hope that in the inter-
est of international good relations, he may prove a bet
ter diplomat than most people believe him to be.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-15
another experience. No plans today
The initiative should be left to him

~ y' H.
another experience. No plans today.
The initiative should be left to him.
Breakfast would drag along until aft
pear with. a low question. Were the
boys to go out to the Park? RAJ
chael would pause. undecided. Well.
yes. Mary might take them. but bring
them in early. in case Doctor Gregory
wished to take. them somewhere.
And ten minutes later he might
jump up. briskly. Well! how about q
little run up to- Pelham Manor, won
derul morning-could. she 20 as sh.
was? Rachael would beg for ten
minutes; she might come downstairs
in seven to find him wavering.
Would you mind If we made it a
pretty short run, dear, and then If I
dropped you here and went on down
"Why, Warren. 1t was your sug-
gestion, dear! Why take a drive at
all If you don't feel like it!"
"Oh. It's not that-I'm quite willing
Ito. Where are the kids?"
Mary took them put. They've got
to be back for maps at half-past
eleven. you see.": ~,
"I see." He would look at his
watch. "Well, I'll tell you what I
think I'll do. I'll change and shave
NOW" A pause. His voice would
to do?" he might suggest amiabls $
Such a conversation. so lacking in
his old definite briskness where their
holidays were concerned, would daunt
Rachael with a sense of utter for
lorness. Sometimes she offered a
plan, but it was invariably rejected.
There were friends who would have
been delighted at an unexpected
lunch call from the Gregorys,. but
Warren yawned and shuddered mega
tives when she mentioned their
to the hospital for an hour or two.
and later would telephone to his wife
to explain a longer absence: he had
met some Of the boys at the club AMI
they were rather urging him to t
to lunch; he couldn't very we'll de-
cline.
would you like to have me come
down and join o anywhere later?"
his wife might ask in the latter case.
No. thank you, no. / may come
straight home after lunch, and in
that case I'd cross you. Boys all
right?"
Lovely" Rachael would sit at the
telephone desk. after she had hung
up the receiver. wrapped in bitter
thought. a bewildered pain at her
heart. She never doubted HIM. to-
morrow good, old, homely, trust
worthy George Valentine. whose wife
and children were visiting Alice's
mother in Boston. would speak OF
the bridge game at the club. But
with his wife waiting for him al
home. his wife who lived all the sis
days Of the week waiting for thi,
seventh day. why did he need the SO.
ciety of his men friends? ~
|, A commonplace retaliation might
have suggested itself to her, but Their
was no fighting instinct in Rachae,
now. She did not want to pique him
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-15
RECIPROCITY REJECTED AGAIN.

So many interesting and important things have
taken place in the meantime that most Of us had forgot
ten that for ten years or thereabouts there has been on
our statute books a law, the operation Of which would
and industrial activities, the operation Of which depended
solely on the assent of a foreign government. The fact
that such a situation exists is brought to mind by the
recent rejection of the reciprocity bill by the Canadian
house of commons by a vote Of 100 to -.
The reciprocity agreement was negotiated in 1911,
does not make treaties with foreign governments, and
therefore a trade treaty could not be negotiated directly
by the two countries. But Canada does regulate her
own tariff system, and it was competent for her to en-
act a tariff law providing for reciprocal relations with
the United States. The bill was framed by the commits
sioners representing the two countries, and was passed
by the American congress, being urged strongly by the
president, and opposed as vigorously by some of the lead
ers in his own party.
The operation Of the bill then depended on its a-
ceptance by Canada. The Lauyier government, which
had fathered the bill on that side, failed to. secure its
adoption by parliament. Parliament was dissolved, and
the administration went to the country with reciprocity
as the direct issue. The Liberals we're swept from
power. and the reciprocity agreement was filed away
among the relics.
ton when the resolution Tor adoption came up the other
day indicates that the defeat Of the. bill was accented
as a foresone conclusion, otherwise steps would have
been taken to secure a full vote. The matter may now
be considered as definitely disposed of SO far as the
present Canadian parliament is concerned. 1t may be
worth while. however, for somebody in Washington to
dig up the bill and dust it of, so that it may be ascer-
tanned whether or not, under the conditions which exist
now, we should really be willing to have it take effect
If the provisions are satisfactory, it may be well enough
to allow it to stand until the Canadians conclude that
they like it. But after waiting ten years it would be
a rather sorry joke to wake up some morning and find
in operation a bill which we no longer want, and which
we should have to make haste to repeal.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-15
NO AMNESTY,

a recent announcement from Washington will serve
10 Sc: at rest any speculations with reference to amnesty
for those who by some people have been called political
there will be no consideration of hberating persons who
have been imprisoned for violation of laws having bear
ing on war issues. while the United States is still tech
nically at war. That seems to be a fairly logical atti-
tude. The fact that a technical state Of war continues
is not logical or reasonable. The whole war situation
should have been closed up long ago, but the fact re-
mains that this was not done. We are still at war with
Germany and with Austria Hungary, and it is reason
able that until that status is changed, there should be
no consideration given to the liberation Of persons who
conspifed to tie the hands Of the United States govern
ment during the active. period Of the war.
1t has also been made known that there will be
no blanket amnesty, but that when the time comes to
consider applications for leniency, each application will
be considered as a separate case, on its own merits. This
will apply to Debs, who for some time has been serving
a prison term, and it will apply equally to Haywood
and his band OF criminals who until now have succeeded
in stavtns on the execution Of their sentences. These
men will go to prison where they should have been long
ago, and whore, they would have been, had they not
been permitted to exercise the right to appeal through
the courts against decisions adverse to them. They
have enjoyed the protection of the laws which they op-
pose and deride; they have taken advantage Of techni-
they seek to overthrow has protected them in the exer-
scse Of. overnight that any citizen Of the United states
enjoys. II would be the height OF absurdttys II. before
they had even begun to serve their sentences. the hand
iof clsmency should be sxtended to them.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-15

~ NJ paraats which preys on potato beet,es -.
BEEN found in upps Michigan. Now before ewattinx
the ny LEI " make s1rs that IT q moi ons Of the ant-
LpssafsS bag Had.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-15
Continued IA tpusorrow
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stable Mule at 1auderdale today
q small body Of men, and his |
riddled with bullets,
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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-07-15
Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Root aud son
William. were 10 town Monday from
Athol.
Elmer Whitaker OF Post Falls
visited at the Fl G. Whitaker home
last Sunday.
j. NJ. Repass and sister, Mrs. R. c.
Thompson, visited this week 10
Spokane.
L. p. Bradbury, bookkeeper for the
RatPdrum Cash store, has been
taking a two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Sage have
returned from months visit With
relatives at Oregon City, Oregon.
Miss Grace Fullerton of Wallace,
Idaho, is visiting with Mrs. A. e.
Alberts and Ms. j. M. Johnson.
Editor H. c. Shaver OF the Spirit
Lake Herald was In town last Satur-
day on trip TO The county seat.
Mrs. A. A.. Berges has gone to
Portland, Ore, for brief stay while
taking treatment at hospital.
Rev. and Mrs. A. w. Luce ale
spending part Of the summer Oh
their upland forty few miles west of
town.
Mrs. f. Vandersluis of Georgetown
district brought 10 some flne straw
berries last week, the first picking
Of The season from the homestead.
Mrs. Ada Deacon and daughter
-Marlys, returned last Saturday from
visit with relatives at Vancouver,
Wash.
Mrs. Sarah Gates of Stockton, ILL.,.
arrived the forepart of the week for a
WISH with her sister, Mrs. w. j.
Tucker.
Joseph Edwards, an american, who
served 10 the Canadian army during |
'ne late war, has taken a homestead
"a Inc hill country near Rathdrum.