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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
Secrets of the Movies Revealed

Q-What actor. now popular
screen star, refused when first ap-
preached 20 act for the movies be
cause he thought they were terrible?
An 1912 when, he was asked
by Rex Beach 20 appear in The
Spoilers" William Farnum declined
declaring the movies were terrible
However. sufficient influence was
brought to bear on the actor, and he
decided TO accept. The success thai
attended the picture showed Mr.
Farnum that his first opinion wasn't
SO good.
Q-What new picture gives prom
Use OF eclipsing THE Sheik2 ?"
Burning Sands" is said to out
do The Sheu<" in ahrills, suspense
and spectacular effects.
Q-What movie serial actress lost
her wardrobe when the theater she
was appearing in burned down?
A-Pearl White lost her en- re
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
COAL OPERATORS TO
CHANGE TIEUP PI AN

POTTSVILLE. Pa. June There
are unmistakable signs that the
lethargy of the anthracite coal op-
orators in the face of an entire shut
down of their mines is about 10
cease and a different course adopted,
The Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron Co. today interview ed
it's 600 repair shopmen here, as
pertaining how many would be will
ing TO act as deputies. The answer,
whether favorable or not. was taken
down in writing. a large order for
cots was also given a leading bust
ness firm. In the past such moves
have always proceeded attempts to
operate the cOllieries with non-union
men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

wardrobe when the Casino. Paris,
was destroyed by fire
Q-What famous melodrama Of
20 years ago is to be filmed?
A-"The Fast Mail" realistic
play, full of intense action, and cap
able Of the finest illusions and be-
wildering effects. is shortly TO be
ready for distribution
Q-How many movie roles has
Norma Talmadge played
Smiling Through" was Nor
mas 2OOth role. She began acting
for the movies when she was "A
years old.
What change was made neces-
sary in filming When KnighthoOd
Was In Flower" on account OF a
superstition of the actors? Actors
don't care who knows they're sup
erstitious as you will see in the
answer tomorrow.
Copyright, 1929
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
WHEAT BELT HANDS
NOW IN NEED: II. 6

WASHINGTON, June 7.-(By L
P)-The labor department has
started recruiting farm hands in all
large centers OF the country 20 meet
the emergency situation IN the wheat
belt. IL was announced today by
Sec'y Davis. Emergency employ
ment Offices have been opened for
the purpose Of distributing the men.
The cutting of wheat already has
started in Texas and viii move
steadily northward for the remainder
of the summer. Large numbers OF
men are needed for the harvesting
work Wages range from SO to 81
per day with board
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
AUDITORIUM

Griffith's' wonder spectacle, Way
Down East" shown at the Audi
forum theater yesterday. where II
opened for a three day engagement.
The superb acting of Miss Lillian
Gish, was evidenced by the audience
and the remainder OF the cast were
excellent in their respective roles.
Way Down East" is D. W. Crit
fith's biggest production, and has
been received with enthusiasm
wherever IL has been shown II is
shown again today and Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

tice TWO men who were absolu ely
ruthless IN their efforts for power
and influence. BY the simple pro-
cess OF having both men fall IN
love with her. she managed 20 play
them one against the other. Jeal-
ousy. fed by yelled whisperings from
the girl. proved mighty ally and n
a most unique and unexpected man
ner the girl accomplished her ends
Fred Stone-thought BY many 10
be he greatest all-around entertain
er in the world-comcs Saturday 10
the LaSalle in The Duke OF Chin
ney Butte"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
SOUTH CHINA FIGHTS
TO WIN KHAN CITY

SHANGHAI. June 7-CBy I. y. 50
The forces Of the southern China
republic We're reported today 20 be
making hurried attempt 20 capture
the strategic city OF Khan before the
arrival OF reinforcements from the
north 20 aid Gen. Chen Kuang Yuan.
who has been ordered by WI Pei Fu
TO start a general offensive against
Sun Yat Sens army
The success attained by the Can
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
DR.. ROBERTSON MAY
HEAD SCHOOL BOARD

CHICAGO. June 7.-(By u. P)-
Dr. John Dill Robertson, former
health commissioner of Chicago,
may head the new school board now
being selected by Mayor William
Hale Thompson
The old school board was ousted
by the mayor following indictment
Of william Bither, school board at
torney. in connection with alleged
shady" deals concerning sale Of
school property. Two of the mem
bers have announced they will fight
rather than quit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

when that same gambler tries to use
a marked deck in the game of love.
things usually begin 10 happen.
1t Is some such circumstance that
confronts Alice Lake in Hate" the
Metro picture which comes TO the
LaSalle today. Conrad Nagel, who
will be remembered for his work in
Midsummer Madness" is the gam
bier. and most convincing one.
"Hate'"is the story Of a girl VINO
for the very love OF the game and
adventure risked her life and her
reputation, in order TO bring to JUS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

-Forty-six persons were reported
killed when a bolshevik munition
dump was blown up by insurgents az
Vinnista in the Ukraine. accordins
today from Vienna
Immediately after the explosion
soviet troops made a wholesale haul
OF suspects. Three men. believed 20
have been the leaders OF the plotters.
were shot Detachments OF troops
are held in readiness to prevent fur
Their demonstrations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
CASTLE

Dangerous Paths" the paths that
lead a girl from her home; from
the advice and counsel Of friends;
from the straight and narrow path
that leads 70 true happiness. Neva
Gerber. in a picture Of that title, has
worked out a masterful drama that
will be shown today at the Castle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

Marriage IS the interval between
the time when a woman stops tell
ing a man how wonderful he is.
and the time when she soothes her
conscience ny putting the same old
chs or his tombstone
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

ton forces in Kiangsi has alarmed
WI Pei Fu. according TO reports re-
ceived here. The KianEsi troops
have refused to oppose the southern
forces because their paw Is 10 arrears
According 20 the Chinese press. sun
Vat Sen doubts the sincerity Of wa
Pei Fu in seeking re-unifcation and
viii advance his campaign until the
extend OF Wu's sincerity - ascertain
ed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
LASALLE

girl may love a gambler. She
may even admire him for his very
crookedness and recklessness. But.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

The translation OF the Bible into
English took three years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

He that bringeth a present fndeth
the door open.
Spirit Is the root of all things
eternally the same.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08
GERMAN OFFICERS TO
ORGANIZE RUSS NAVY

LONDON. June THE soviet
commissioner OF naval affairs has
ordered the Russian navy re-organ
lied under the direction OF German
officers. according 10 a Central News
despatch from Copenhagen, which
quotes a despatch from Moscow 20
the Observation-Disclosures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-08

The American liner -. Louis had
The first wireless ir November 1893
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06
StantonviIIe

Prof. Edgar T. Morris spent
the week with his parents at
Morris Chapel.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Moffet
have returned from a trip to
Paducah. KY.
Miss Rheba Freshour has been
seriously i'll this week.
Ben Bird and family have
moved near Weatherford's store.
The young people here enjoyed
several entertainments this week.
Miss Edna Maye Combs, who
is teaching school at Lobelville,
Tenn, spent Christmas with her
parents here, Mr., and Mrs. A. H.
Combs.
John H. Moffet started Monday
travelling for Baker, Eccles &
Co., Paducah, KY.
Eber E. Willis, former pupil
of the Stantonville High School,
who is teaching at Montezuma,
Tenn, spent part of week with
DR., and Mrs. J. G. Howell. Eber
is a fine boy as well as teacher.
Gilbert Combs has returned to
Martin after spending the holi-
days with his parents.
A. w. Wilson spent Christmas
with his parents near Adamsville.
H. P. Wood and Leonard Kerr
were in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carman
and son Herold, of near Falcon,
visited their daughter. Mrs. Jos.
Fullbright.
Miss Jennie Mcclure of Bolivar,
Tenn, visited relatives here this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Armour
of Falcon visited here Wednes-
day.
Misses Vera and Mary Conner
of Childers Hill spent Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs. DeHaven and
family.
DR.. and Mrs. E. G. Sanders
visited relatives near Childers
Hill this week.
J. F. Brown, Sr., and Mrs.
Green Sowell were married
Christmas day.
Little Miss Ruby G. Hoover
spent the holidays with her cousin
at Childers Hill.
Mr.. Reuben East and daughter
of Crump were in town Saturday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06
Local Representative Wanted

Local Representative wanted
to accept memberships in a
National Buyers Association
handling groceries exclusively.
For a few of only So a year the
member will have the benefit of
the Associations buying facilities
that will enable him to get the
same groceries for about half
the price he is now paying. Write
for proofs, sample prices and
references. Complete informa-
ton on request. both to persons
interested in acting as repre-
sentatives, and to persons inter-
ested in jeining the Association.
Address g., 1914 North Seventh
street, Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06

their loved ones by death. We
extend to the family our SYM
pathy in their sad hour of be-
reavement.
Quite a number of our citizens
went to Selmer Monday.
w. G. Armstrong is still in
feeble health.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06
Estray N Office

State of Tennessee, McNairy County.
This is to certify that I. 7. Burrass Of
Milledgeville, 18th district of McNairy
County, State of Tennessee, did on the
10th day of December, 1921, take mp on
his premises one stray horse, said horse
described as follows: About Is hands
high, weight about 800 lbs, about 8 or
10 years old, color roam or red roam; no
brands; value about $40.
This December %. 1921.
g. T.. MARTIN,
A. Il HANNA.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this December IS. 1921.
w. IL MEEK, j. i.
This is to certify that the above named
horse came into my possession without
my procurement and that the brands or
marks have net been defaced.
]. Z. BURRASS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this December %, 1921.
w. L. MEEK, J. p.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06

P. G. Rigby, a popular insur-
ance man of Jackson, came in to
see us Wednesday. He is an old
printer and likes to visit prints"
;Tilman Henry, one of the In.
dependents old standbys of near
Bethel Springs, called Monday
and renewed his subscription to
the Independent. He also sends
the paper to his son, r. M. Hen
ny. who is serving with the Mar
ines down in Cuba.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06
GravelhilI


The holidays were the quietesi
here in our history just few
only who were able to locale any.
thing that had any kick in it. and
not enough to harm anyone but
themselves.
We. seldom see the roads dusty
on the first of January, but such
was the case on that date.
After spending twelve months
as a soldier, Lawrence Hewitt is
at home, satisfied to live as a
private citizen.
DR.. Jim Williams of Mckenzie,
who has made good, didn't fail
to remember his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. 7. Williams, who live
near here. and sent them a nice
ten-dollar package. We are glad
to know that this neighborhood
has produced such a noble char
acter as Jim, as we always called
him, and we wish him a happy
and prosperous New Year.
Arthur, Clyde and Roy Hug
gins spent the holidays with home
folks here, returning to Memphis
Sunday.
r. j. Olive, of near Wenasoga,
Miss, was up to see his sister,
Mrs. L. III. Prince, one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Higgins
spenta pleasant day during the
holidays at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. WI. Mccoy.
Mr.. T. ]. Hamm and Mrs.
Emma Higgins were quietly
married last Wednesday night at
the home Of Mrs. Elsie Farris.
Only three persons witnessed the
ceremony, which was performed
by Squire ]. B. Higgins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hunter
moved here last Thursday and
have an apartment in the ]. r.
Gooch building. We feel honored
! ii having this estimable family
in our midst.
c. L. Mccormack has moved
to our town and he plainly told
the writer if he couldn't stand
him a a neighbor he'd hunt an
other place but he hasn't looked
up any other location yet.
The rempins of Bernie c.
Hamm, who made the supreme
sacrifice in battle in France Nov
ember 5, 1918. arrived here Sat-
ur lay and were laid to rest Sun
day in Gravelhill cemetery in the
presence of a large number of
relatives and friends, after a
short bat appropriate service,
which consisted of songs by the
congregation, prayer by our re-
cent neighbor, Mr., Hunter and a
short but fitting speech by Gen.
W. X. Abernathy, which was APP
preciated by all, especially by
those who had to go through the
trying ordeal of separating from
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06

Will Surratt, a real farmer from
Snakecreek, was in to see us
Tuesday. He has slaughtered
one hog which weighed 685 lbs,
and another 575 lbs, and has
plenty of the other things most
needful for comfortable living.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06
Possibly.

The man who paid s400 for spe-
clal train to take him from Philadel-
phia to New York must either have a
particular grudge against the Quaker
city or else must have had money TO
burn; possibly both.-Boston Tran
script.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06
s299,9os.4
Total
STATE OF TENNESSEE, /,

STATE OF TENNESSEE, | GO
COUNTY OF MCNAIRY,
l, P. l.. Basinger, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
p. l.. Basinger, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 4th day of January, 1921.
Albert Gillespie, Notary Public.
TsEAL]
CoRRECT-Attest:
j. d. A. Coleman,
10. Houston.
}. l.. Alexander,
Directors.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06

House dresses are as important GER
tainly as any others, and they have
cheerful charms of their own-more
lasting ones than their costlier rivals.
They are usually bought ready-made,
come in pleasing colors, are cut on
graceful lines and are inexpensive.
More than all, they return from their
tubbings fresh and crisp. Here Is one
made of Bingham and trimmed. with
chambray and braid. 1t is one Of
many pretty and practical models.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-03
EXPANSION IS
URGED BY.
RULER
Ell CentrO Lodge 1925 Holds
Annual Election
OF Officers
LAY PLANS FOR YEAR
Sam Dunaway is Chosen AS
Exalted Ruler
For Season

El Centre Elks, Lodge 1928, held
their annual election of Officers last
night at the club rooms and seriously
took up expansion problems to be dealt
with during the ensuing year, 1t was
announced today.
Among the chief expansion plans
contemplated by the local Elks is the
erection of a new club house and Elks
home before the year ends. sam W.
Dunaway, newly elected exalted ruler
of the local lodge, discussed the mater
today at some length and declared that
it WAS his desire and the desire of other
officers of the lodge to erect modern
home here us soon as practicable.
Think Home Would Pay
"a modern Elks home and clubhouse
in FL Centre would pay for itself IN
| comparatively short time, he said
Equipped with bachelors quarters, it
would be full all the time. We have Il
busy year mapped out ahead of us and
we intend to do great deal of devel-
Opment for the lodge.
The following were elected Officers:
Sam Dunawav, exalted ruler; Lou r.
Philley, esteemed leading knight; Mark
w. Washburn, esteemed loyal knight /;
E. w. Judy, esteemed lecturimg knight ;
c. c. Corwin, secretary; Fred j. Clan
ola, treasurer; Roger Linekin, tiler; NJ
W. Conkling, trustee; Irl f. Hinrich-
sen, delegate to grand lodge; C. Il. Pit
zer, alternate to grand lodge.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-03
DRUNKEN CRIPPLE
SHOOTS WOMAN,
STAYS SELF
United Press Leased Wire

SACRA MENTO, Calf, March s.
Earl Clark, 26, crippled elevator oper-
ator, early this morning shot and killed
Mrs. Emma Rust, SO, and then turned
the gun on himself, the police said
after finding the bodies in the woman s
home.
Mrs. Rust, widow of II local hotel
man, is rcputed to be wealthy. Clark,
according to Ellen bort, ten year old
niece of Mrs. Rust, was a frequent Wis
itor. Late last night he called at the
house in an intoxicated condition, the
girl told the police.
When Mrs. Rust protested his visit
he became quarrelsomc. She went to
the telephone, saving she would call for
Il taxi to take Clark home, the niece
said, whereupon Clark seized her
dragged her into the parlor and, after
Knocking her down, fired two bullets
into her body.
When the police arrived, summoned
by neighb0rs who were awakened by
the girl, Clark was found dead in |,
bedroom with II bullet hole in his head
The gun he used was near his body
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-03
LOCAL MAN TO TALK
AT HOLTVILLE
BANQUET

ID. w. Schlausser of the FL Centre
high school will be one of the principal
speakers at the Father and Sons ban
quet to be held at the Holtvile high
school cafateria Saturday night. The
affair has been planned by the High
e." boys and the Boy Scouts and is
the first of the series that are to be
held in the towns of the valley. Fifty
men have taken reservations, each to
have with him his own son if he has
one; if not, he will father some other
boy who, is not accompanied.
Mr.. Schlausscr will speak on ''Plus
and Minus and Rev. Mr., NIcGauhev
will speak on the -Four Square Boy. -
Locai men of Holtville will respond to
toasts and some of the high ''Y'
boys will also speak. The Scouts and
the Y. NJ. c. A. boys will give stunts,
sing songs and otherwise contribute to
the JOY of the occasion.
Plans are in the making for the
Father and Son S banquet to be held
soon in FL Centric, it being expected
that 800 or more will attend. The
Rotary club and the Masons will lend
their aid and influence to the occasion
and will attend in large numbers. (
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-03
PREPARE PLANS
FOR PAVING HERE

j. Il. Travers has returned from n
trip to Los Angeles and while there he
took occasion to interview the stare
highway commission with reference to
road building i'll Imperial valley. Mr..
Travers brings word that instructions
have been given for the preparation OF
pHns and specifications for two miles
of twenty-foot paving, six inches in
thickness, from Ell Centre northward.
Also work will be commenced upon
three miles of paving from Trifolium
towards Brawley, this of sixteen feet
width and six in thickness. Both of
these roads it is hoped to have finished
before hot weather The latter road
will he done by the state by day labor
and bids will be asked for the first
stretch.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-03
CITY TO OPEN
MUNICIPAL
MARKET
Wednesday is Date Set for
Starting of
Project
BACKED BY REALTORS
Farmer, Consumer May
Meet to Market Goods,
Is Purpose

A municipal market, where the
farmer and the consumer can meet, will
be opened in FL Centre next Wednes-
day morning, it was announced here
,today by Clarence T.. Gage, realty
board member who headed q committee
active in forwarding the municipal
market movement.
With sanction officially given by the
city council, plans are complete today
for starting the municipal market sche-
dule providing for twicc:i week market.
ing by the farmer and ranchcr Iof his
products direct to the local purchaser.
Site On State Street
A site has been chosen on State
street between Sixth and Seventh
streets Trays, tables and display
shelves will be provided by the realty
hoard and city for the use of farmers
bringing their wares to the county
seat Wednesdays and Saturdays have
been designated as Municipal Market
DAYS.
The movement gained support when
advanced By the realty board 10 pro
vide a market for the small, short crop
farmer producing mixed stuffs that
many times gO to waste FOR lack of 4
buyer. The board believes it viii at
tract farmers from all over the county
and prove Of benefit to eonsliiucr
farmers and the local merchant, since
il viii bring the farmer to town to
spend The money he gains by his sales.
Farm centers have been asked to
urge farmers to take advantage of the
municipal market days, and the WO-
man y Ten Thousand club will be asked
to cooperate in urging housewives to
patrOnize the farmers bazaar
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-03

land, could get enough words to com
pile q S25 dictionary.
Abridged edition to fiapperanto fol
lows:
Button shining g-elosc dancing or
achieving the same effect without the
music.
Mugging match-a p2tting engage
mcnt; to spark; to spoon.
Pecking party-sce mngging matches.
Jcwelers-flappers who measure col
lcge success by the number of fratern-
ity pins they collect.
Monogs--t taken from the old English
monogamist, referring to the male
or female student WHO plays With but
one person of the opposite sex.
Seraph~-girl who likes to be kissed,
but not violently.
Owflapper who cuts classes aud is
only seen at night at dances and par
ties; usually wise enough to get high
grades in academic work.
| Swifts premium clumsy flapper;
wall flower; 2 ham,