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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03

enues will pay you large profits.
Remember Hog Cholera can be
prevented by vaccination b.
sanitation and it is up to.darfsss'
individual hog raiser to do his
part.
Give the hog a chance. Don't
force him to1ive in filthy places.
Drain off the old wallow holes
and cess-pools and freely spray
the walls and floors of pens.
Hogs will keep clean if you let
them and consequently the
chances for Cholera will be great
ly lessened.
For further information write
to either the U. s.. Bureau of
Animal Industry. Nashville,
Tenn, or to the State Veterin-
arian, Nashville, Tenn. When
an outbreak occurs in your Vi
cinity we will help you if you
will let us know.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03
Selmer High School Notes

-
An Old Fashioned Mother"
a comedy drama in three acts,
will be presented at the High
School Auditorium Friday night,
N ovember 10. The cast is made
up of High School pupils. After
you have seen this play YOU will
love your mother more. Come
out and be one of the large crowd
that will see this play.
Some fifteen or twenty of our
students were converted during
the Kinney revival.
Almost every girl In High
School comes out for basket ball
practice. We expect to have a
winning team this season under
leadership of Miss Hammons as
manager and Miss Clara Lambert
as captain. This is the first time
that the girls have put out a
basket ball team in four years,
but they are expecting to have a
good team. The boys will also
have a strong team with w. H.
Glover as manager.
New students are coming in
all the time.
Last week closed the second
month of our school, with a large
number on the honor roll. Ade-
laide Coleman made the highest
grade in High School and Margie
Robinson, Will Tom Alternately,
Will Terry Abernathy and Be-
atrice Kirk making the highest
in the eighth grade.
Miss Ross entertained us with
a good chapel Tuesday morning.
The Grammar School Society
entertained US last Monday after
noon with a Halloween program.
1t was one of the best programs
that has been given this season.
We have three societies in school.
Tri. w., Excelsior and Grammar
School. The public is invited to
attend these programs every
Monday afternoon.
The Excelsior Society gave a
Halloween Banquet at the High
School Auditorium October 81.
Be sure to see the play, IAN
Old Fashioned Mother" Friday
night, November 10.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03
Americas Laboring Glasses
Aided BY Republican Party
Army ofOncmployed Reduced, Burden of
Taxes Lightened, immigration Re-
stricted, Cost of Living Lowered
and War Menace Removed.
q. 9. REPRESENTATIVE EVERETT SANDERS
uNDiANA). MEMnE. HOUSE COMMITTEE
ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE.

MS relief that the taxes he radnood
Inc outstanding feature of the new
tax law written by the special session
OF the Republican Congress was an in.
crease OF $500 in the tax exemntion
OF the head of every family who re.
celVes an annual income OF IS. .0O0 or
less. In addition, his exemption for
children and dependents was douhIad
from $500 to S400. These eyemntiop.
embrace practically all those on *
wage or salary. 1t includes owe.
o0o,o0o heads of families in ordinary
circumstances. In addition, the new
tax law repealed altogether the
nuisance taxes which working men
mad to pay on everything everywhere
Tor everything they bought. II also
repealed all transportation taxes
which were levied on all goods shlpped
oy freight or express or parcel post.
Such taxes were added to tho ultimate
cost OF goods and, in the long rpn
were paid by the working men. All
told, the new tax bill lifted from tho
shoulders of the working classes of
this country over SS00,000,0oO year.
According TO report issued by the
U. s. Department Of Labor June. 1929
the retail cost of living was gradually
reduced from March, 1921, to the time
the report was issued. The living costs
in no other nation in the world were
reduced during this same time.
The sum and total of one year Of
Harding's administration, so far as IL
affects the working people, has been
the elimination of the problem of un-
except in those industries
affected by strikes: reduction of taxes
paid by the working classes in a sum
nearly billion dollars;
the restriction of immigration; gen.
eral program of lessened public ex.
penditures which insures still further
in taxes; an increase of Is
per cent. in the value of Liberty bonds.
of which are held by wage.
earners and men on salaries: a grad.
ual reduction in living costs.
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Robbery at GraveIhiIl

The store of ]. R. Gooch & Son
at Gravelhill was broken into
Monday night and several hum
dred dollars worth of goods
taken. Bloodhounds were Sc
cured from Corinth but failed to
trail the guilty parties, but ar
rests are liable to be made at
an early date. This firm operates
a garage and undertaking and
mercantile establishments in Sell
mer also, and these and the stor
at Gravelhill have been robbie
four times within the past year.
so ]. R. Gooch, states.
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Department of Justice Makes
Best Record I'm Its History
Has Performed Prodigious Amount of Work, Success
fully Defended Government and Instituted
Proceedings Against War Frauds
U. O. CMAssJ


safe to say no staff could have been
selected who were better qualified by
their legal attainments and by their
particular experience and knowledge
OF the war graft situation.
Never in the history OF the Depart
ment OF Justice have the antitrust
laws been so vigorously prosecuted as
during the last Is months. For the
first time Jail sentences were imposed
as punishment for violation of the
Sherman Antitrust Act in the case
of United States vs.. Alexander Reed,
ct al. The department at this time
has under investigation more than SO
cases of alleged violations OF the An
THRUST Act and has pending in the
courts rs such cases. Since March
4, 1921, the Attorney Generals Of
fice has won 109 cases in the United
States Supreme Court and lost IL. In
that time 1t has tried 166 suits in
the various United States Courts and
won 110. The department has been
very successful in defending the gov
ernment in the United States Court
Of Claims where litigation has greatly
increased as result of war con-
tracts and tax cases. Twenty suits
were decided In this court on June
IL. in which the Attorney Generals
department appeared for the govern
ment. In these 90 cases the govern
ment sued for the aggregate of s16,-
619,693. The total of the amounts
allowed was only $533,365.
This, In brief, is an outline of some OF
the more important activities OF the
Department Of Justice since March 4,
1921. An enormous amount of work
has been performed and every branch
of the judicial service is character
lied by energy, intelligence and dis
patch. The record of the department
under the present administration not
only reflects great credit upon Attor-
ney General Daugherty and President
Harding, but 1t inspires confidence
and respect of our people everywhere
in the courts and in those in whom
the responsibility and power of ad-
ministering the law is invested. 1t
will remind our people that this is
a government of laws and not OF men.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03

According to estimates given out by
the American Federation of Labor at
that time there were between 100000
and 6,000,U00 wage-earners out of EN-,
ployment when the Republican ad-
ministration came into power March
4. 1921. This industrial depression
began early in the summer Of 1920.
The immediate problem before the Re
publican party was the return to nor
NAL conditions.
The underlying cause of industrial
depression was the prostration of agri-
culture brought about by the radical
curtailment of agricultural credits by
the Democratic administration The
American farmer buys 40 per cent. of
all manufactured products His des-
perate circumstances compelled indus.
tiles to curtail production and turn
men into the streets. The Republican
Congress Immediately restored agri.
culture to a healthy condition The
farmer entered the market again as 4
buyer of manufactured goods. The
ranks Of the unemployed began to
decrease.
At the time tho coal and railroad
strikes were called there was a great
er demand for laboring men than there
was supply.
One of the most important contribut.
ing factors to the improvement of the
unemployment situation was the early
enactment by the special session of
the Republican Congress of the re.
strictive immigration law This was
demanded by the laboring people OF
the United States. Its enactment pre-.
vented the incoming of hundreds of
thousands of immigrants who would
only have increased the ranks of the
unemployed and added to the indus
trial distress. The previous Republi
can Congress had passed a similar law
but it was vetoed by President Wilson.
The Republican administration came
into power finding the burden of taxes
very heavy. The working man had to
bear his share. 1t was essential to
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03

The activities and accomplishment
of the Department OF Justice during
the past 15 months comprise the mcst
successful record that department has
made since its establishment. The
largest amount Of business In the his.
tory of that department has been
transacted for the current year on
less money than was appropriated for
the preceding year.
Averitable avalanche of business was
clogging the dockets In nearly every
United States District Court and new
cases being entered In unprecedented
numbers when Attorney General
Daugherty took charge of the Depart
ment of Justice March 4, 1921. He
found the department disorganized.
II was necessary to make survey not
only of his own force but Of the vari-
Gus cases pending in the several Unit
cd States Courts throughout the coun-
try. This gigantic task was acom-
.plished with thoroughness and dis
patch.
Early In his incumbency Attorney
General Daugherty began an investiga-
tion of the so-called War Fraud cases.
After he had thoroughly surveyed tho
situation and he and his staff were
ready to proceed he asked for an ap-
preparation Of half million dollars to
enable him to employ additional and
competent special attorneys to con-
duct the actual work of grand jury IN
yestigation and prosecution. The men
whom he selected for this task are
skilled lawyers: Former Senator
Charles S. Thomas, of Colorado,
Democrat who was conspicuous In the
Senate investigation of the aircraft
scandal; former Congressman c. F.
Reavis, OF Nebraska, who was a mem
her of the House Committe which In
yestigated the expenditures of the
War Department; former Congress
man r, d. MacCullough, Of Ohio, also
a member OF that Committee, and Mr..
Meier Steinbrink, Of New York, who
assisted Charles e. Hughes In the
famous aircraft inquiry OF 1918, and
who was also employed as Special
Counsel for the House Committee OF
investigating war expenditures 1t Is
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To The Voters Of ofMcNairy County,

/ am the Republican nominee
for Representative from McNairy
county in the Lower House Of
Representatives.
According to the Constitution
of Tennessee | am qualified for
the office.
l consider that I have done
we'll where ! have been employ
ed.
/ am a native of the 10Th Civil
District of McNairy county. /
was born and reared on a farm.
/ know by experience the prob
lens that are before the farmers.
/ have taught in the public
schools of McNairy county 45
months. | have never failed on
a teachers examination before
the State Board of Education.
l have a permanent elementary
certificate to teach in the public
schools of Tennessee.
/ am an ex-service man. l
have an honorable discharge
from the United States Army
that shows that | rendered faith
full and efficient service to our
country in the Worlds War. l
think there should be more ex-
service men in our law making
bodies.
| will do my best to know
what is the will of the majority
of the people of McNairy county.
will be ruled by the will of the
people if / can know what is their
will. If | don't know and can't
know what is their will | will
act according to my best judg-
ment.
will strive to give every legal
industry and profession a square
deal.
will try to- keep abreast of
the times.
/ will If I am elected represent
the people by proposing and sup
porting such legislation as will
best advance the interest of the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03
The Great Kinney
Religious Campaign Closes

With the preaching OF one OF
the strongest sermons ever de-
livered in the town of Selmer
Sunday night the religious cam
paign under the direction of G.
C. Kinney, Of Carterville. Illinois,
was brought to a close. Mr.. Kin
ney came to Selmer unheralded
and unknown to everybody ex-i
cept one or two who had heard
him in similar campaigns in Ark
ansas. Mrs. Kinney accompan-
led him and was the director of
music and in many other ways
was of much aid to her husband
in the progress of the wonderful
meeting held.
The preacher is a young man
with a wonderful fund of infor-
nation. possessing a knowledge
of the Bible not equaled by many
preachers. His Bible lectures in
the day time were delivered to
the largest audiences that ever
assembled in Selmer. and were
interesting, soul-stirring and
helpful. His whole heart and
soul are dedicated to the work
of arousing christians to their
sense of duty and to warn sim
ners of the terrible situation oc-
cupied by them. There is moth
ing doctrinal. nor sectarian, or
offensive in his utterances, and
members of all the various de-
nominations in the town, with a
few exceptions, worked together
in a spirit of union and harmony
that was beautiful and inspiring.
Strong men that had been out of
the church and paying no atten-
ton to religious affairs came for
ward under the influence of this
forceful preacher, confessed their
sins, and dedicated themselves
to lives of usefulness.
More than 100 confessed dur
ing the progress of the meeting
and on Sunday morning those
that had confessed assembled
under the tent and the preacher
delivered to them a strong, force
full and eloquent sermon. This
campaign has attracted the at
tentiop of people from all over
the county and adjoining coun-
ties, and the good influences set
in motion as result of the
months labor are far reaching.
The spirit of fellowship and fra
ternity and union among all the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03
Don't Neglect the Swine indus.
try! Destroy Hog Cholera!
Dy n. Z. Peck. Commissioner of Agrlculture

BY T. +. Peck, Commissioner of Agriculture
The farmers of Tennessee ha We
suffered untold losses from Hog
Cholera. These losses could have
been materially reduced if all the
owners had followed careful
treatment and obeyed a few SIM
pie sanitary measures.
Hog Cholera is a contagious
disease of swine.
The micro-organisms must be
present in order for Cholera to
develop.
All breeds of hogs are suscep.
tible to the disease.
The death rate is high and the
losses may be rapid.
The sick hogs have a high few
er. They are listless, and will
pile up together. Their ears be-
come drooped and the general ap-
petite disappears.
If your hogs look suspicious
call your local Veterinarian and
be guided by his advice. He will
explain to you the value of vac
cination and how to improve local
sanitary conditions.
Sanitation plays an important
part. 1t prevents the spread of
Cholera and renders your prem
ises safe for the next year. Hogs
with Cholera should not be al
lowed to wander. They spread
the disease broadcast and cause
it to appear where heretofore it
was unknown.
If you raise hogs make it a
point to prevent Cholera. Fol-
low the advice of the Bureau of
Animal Industry, the State Vet
erinarlan, and freely consult your
local Veterinarian. Don't let
your sick hogs scatter the dis
ease to other herds. Establish
an honor quarantine of your own
and don't let your neighbors wal
low through your hog lot. By
doing so they go home and in
feet their herd.
When a hog dies, bury the car
'cass in lime or burn it. Don't
let other hogs. chickens, dogs or
buzzards eat it.
Just a little common sense will
help you and protect your neigh
bors.
Remember when you turn your
hogs out on the open range, you
expose them to disease. The
free range may prove to be very
costly to you. Protect your herd.
They are worth it and the rev.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03

A meeting of cotton farmers
of every cotton county in West
Tennessee was held at the Ex-
pertinent Station in Jackson last
Wednesday. This meeting was
called by the president of the
Tennessee Farm Bureau to dis
cuss the adyisability of organiz-
ing a cooperative cotton as
sociation. Mr.. Moser of Texas.
secretary of the association was
present, and explained the or
ganization. By a unanimous
vote it was decided to organize
Tennessee into the association,
the drive to begin some time in
January. The delegates to the
convention from McNairy county
were Joe Pettigrew of Adams
vile, w. L. Meek of Milledge-
vile, and G. G.. PUNK of Bethel
Springs. These three with Coun-
ty Agent McKell, drove overland
and attended the meeting.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03

people is more manifest now
than ever before in The history
of the town. Mr.. Kinney and
his wife left for their home in
Carterville Monday morning with
the prayers and best wishes of
the people who they have served
so faithfully and so we'll. They
will return next Sunday and be-
gin a campaign at Adamsville.,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03
Cypress Happenings

L. V, Kirk of Carbondale, ILL.,,
is spending few days with rel
atives here.
J. V. Howell of Corinth spent
he weekend with his family
here.
]. M. Crocker and Izzy Martin
motored to Selmer Friday.
S. w. Richards, wife and dau-
ghter were in Ramer Friday.
James Crocker, Jr., was in
Chewalla last week.
Blasingame and Crocker will
sing at Union Chapel next Sun
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
J. M. Crocker has about COM
pleted big barn on his farm.
Joe H. Holmes, the drainage
contractor. is loading his outfit
at Cypress to ship to McNairy
where he has a contract to drain
little Hatchie.
Aunt Martha Rayburn and Miss
Flossie Kirk spent Friday night
with Mrs. A. H. Crocker.
J. S. Kirk, inspector for Aver
& Lord Tie CO., was at home for
a short visit recently. He is To-
Gated at Monticello, Ark.
Geo. L. Blasingame and A. H.
Crocker spent last Sunday at the
Trantham schoolhouse conducting
a singing. A large attendance
is reported.
G. F. Milstead made a business
trip to Corinth last week.
Our school begins next Monday
with Chester Steadman as teach
err We are expecting another
good school this year.
Richard Kirk made a business
trip to Jackson recently.
Mrs. Matte Delaney of Corinth
is visiting her son, S. R. Delan-
ey. this week.
Mrs. Esker Blasingame of St.
Louis is visiting relatives here
this week.
Misses Rosa, Velma and Eun-
ice, charming daughters of J. G.
Barnes, visited near Chewalla
Sunday.
A quiet wedding was solemn
lied last Saturday at the home of
G. L. Blasingame when Miss Les
sic, the charming daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs G. L. Blasingame,
was married to Izzy Martin, pop.
ular Southern Railway telegraph
operator.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03

people of Tennessee in general
and McNairy county in partic-
ular.
I will appreciate your vote
and influence"
Yours sincerely,
R. H. CROsKERY.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03
COUNTY AGENTS ITEMS
W. 7. MckELL, County Agent

c. G. PUNK, Treasurer of the
McNairy County Farm Bureau,
spent last Wednesday in jack
son. Several hours of that time
was spent in the Farm Bureau
headquarters. He says he didn't
know that the Farm Bureau was
so big. Come out to the meet
ing next Monday and let him
tell you what he learned while
there.
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What n wasI

Look herel / used that goo You
coaxed me to take instead OF the stun
that had seen advertised, and now
look at my hairl Worst kirk ever
saw--ought tn be called q crime
r"-BetaH Ledger, Philadelphia,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03


The second meeting of the
McNairy County Farm Bureau
will be held at the court house
next Monday afternoon at 100
O'Clock. Every farmer in the
county who is interested in the
bettering of farm conditions is
urged to attend this meeting.
The Farm Bureau is being talk
ed all over the county and is get
ting to be very popular where it
is fully understood. 1t is hoped
that every community in the
county will be represented at
this meeting. The results of the
cooperative buying and selling
by the members of the Madison
County Farm Bureau will be ex-
planned by a representative of
that organization. 1t has saved
the farmers of other counties
thousands of dollars. Why won't
it work in McNairy county?
Come out Monday and let US dis
cuss it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-11-03

A car of cattle will be shipped
from McNairy next Saturday.
Those having cattle for this ship
ment please have them in the
yard by 900 o'clock that morn
ing. A car of cattle will be ship
ped from Bethel Springs on Tues
day, November 7th, instead of
Saturday. There is room III this
car for several more head. This
will probably be the last ship
ment of cattle. So if you have
any to ship please get in touch
with the county agent at once.
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