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Hit COMMERCIAL
Entered at the post office at Onioo City. Ten
nessee, a second-clas mail matter.
iarhall & Baird. Union City, Tenn
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1914.
Announcement.
For State Senator.
EI.KINS. We are authorised to announce Robt.
A. Klkina. of Weakley County, as a candidate
for re-election to the Semite of Tennessee from
the counties of Weakley. Obion and Uke. sub
ject to the action of the Democractic party.
For Representative.
McDA.DK We are authorised to announce G. R.
McIMide a candidate for re-election as Repre
sentative to the General Assembly of the State
of Tennessee, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic party.
For Floater.
GRIPFIN. We are authorised to announce Dr.
J. F. Griffin, of Tiptonville. as a candidate for
JHoterial Representative for the counties of
Dyer, Lake and Obion fn the General Assembly
of the State of Tennessee, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
COCHRAN We are authorised toannounce J. 1
Cochran, of Obion County, as a candidate for
Floterial Representative for the counties of
Dyer, Lake and Obion in the General Assembly
of the State ot Tennessee, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
State Issue, Says President v
Five hundred members of the Gener
al Federation of Women's Clubs march
ed to the White Houso and drew from
the President a final refusal to accede to
demands that he support the movement
for a woman suffrage amendment to the
Federal Constitution.
The President reiterated his state
ments to previous delegations that his
party had not embodied this question, in
its platforms, and then for the first time
announced bis personal conviction that
the suffrage issue was one for settlement
by the Stales and not by the federal
government.
The women departed plainly disap
pointed and chagrined, some talking of
immediate action against the Demo
cratic party.
Headed by such Icadors as Mrs. Ellis
Logan, Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, Miss
Rheta Chile Dorr and Miss Alice Paul,
they bad marched to the White House
. with bands playing and banners flying.
They massed themselves in the historic
East Koom, many carrying babies.
Once inside the White House, the wo
men made no demonstration and al
lowed their leaders to do all the titlkiDg.
Big Business An Ass.
In one of his fine, irradiating exposi
tions of things current and political,
Frank Irving Cobb, tlio strongest edi
torial writer who has appeared in New
York since Horace Greeley, thus sums
up the situation which "Big Business"
has raised betwixt Woodrow Wilson and
itself:
"With every economic queston that
has come before him the Presidont has
sought to deal prudently, cautiously and
sanely. No word of demagogy has
fallen from bis lips. He has indulged
in no reckless agitation; he has made
do incendiary appeals to popular pas
sion; he has neither denounced, nor
abused, nor threatened. He has sought
to carry out no economic policies that
he was not elected specifically to carry
out, and yet'the great business interests
of the East have fought him at every
step with every weapon at their com
mand. He offered them peace and
they .have chosen war. Having chosen
war, they can expect no truce until the
issue is decided. They themselves have
xreated a situation in which there is
(nothing for Congress to do but to go
.ahead with the Administration's pro
gramme and carry it through."
This is no more than just. Wherever
'Woodrow Wilson has placed his hand
'iipou a sore spot in our commercial,
financial and political body it has been
the hand of a hcalor. He is not a crazy
agitator, like Roosevolt, nor a foolish
agitator, like Bryan. He is a calm,
ablo and enlightened citizen, publicist
and patriot.
For half a century the money leaders
of the East have fattened off the rest of
the country. They have fattened, for
1 the most part, fraudulently. Exposed
at last, and brought to book, they are
. just what Frank Irving Cobb tells them
vthey are. "Big Business." He con
cludes, "Big Business in politics is
usually an ass. It was never more of
an ass than when it undertook to bull
doze Woodrow Wilson and this Demo
cratic Congress."
If the people, the unstable and more
or less freakish people, will in these
affairs stand by the Presidont, we shall
in time see the end, at least of organized
scoundrolism in Wall street. Courier
Journal. Editor Mooney'a Tribute.
A memorial service was held in Mem
phis last Sunday at St. John's Methodist
Church, and numbers of good friends
eulogized Albert W. Biggs.
Belief that Jesus met Mr. Biggs at the
gates of death, was expressed by C. P.
.T. Moonev. managing editor of The
Commercial Appeal, who was at Mr,
Biggs' bedside when the end occurred
Mr. Mooney said;
"I am honored in being invited to be
nrpsent on this occasion and to take
part in these exercises. I might hav
declined the invitation, for the estimate
that I had of this man was written down
by me the morning following Mr. Biggs
death.
I was fortunate us one expression
I said that if any man spoke evil of
Albert Biggs that man did not utter the
truth, and the truth of this statement
has been vouched for by everyone who
knew the man.
"Albert Biggs was strong, lovable and
gentle, even as he died. Those things
that come to pass in a death chamber
are sacred, but this is a sacred occasion
As the Saturday night passed and
Sunday came, it was feared that the
sufferer would pass away in that dark
ness which comes before the dawn.
"At 7 o'clock when the sun was well
up in the heavens, in the fullness of
light, light which is the emblem of
purity, Albert Biggs died. His father
sister, wife, nurse, a nun and a friend
were there. The nun kneeling at the
bedside, asked Jesus, who suffered th
passion of death on the cross, to come
and receive Albert Biggs' soul. It
seemed to me as if Jesus met him at
the gates of death and opened his eyes
to the light of life everlasting.
"Many bavo said that they can not
reconcile the death of Albart Biggs to
the eternal fitness of all things. It
true that he died in the very fullness of
his power for good in this community,
but at 43 years of ago he had already
rounded up a useful career. He had
done a great work because he had dem
onstrated in his own life that a young
man in the few years alloted to him
can so live and so act that the example
of his life can be as near a perfect model
as it is possible for men to reach though
they go beyond three score and ten.
"Albert Biggs' greatness of soul was
shown in his simplicity of manner. The
supreme trait that which caued us all
to love him as well as respect him
was his love for humanity.
"I knew him well within a week after
I first met him. He was a man of
strong convictions. Gentle as Albert
Biggs was, be was not a weakling in
anything. In many things we sharply
differed, but while holding to his own
views with hooks of steel he recognized
that another man's views might be
equally logical to him.' ,
"I followed him in his hours of sick
ness until he came to that place where
man must make his journey alone. I
shall cherish his memory and I Bhall
feel the benediction of association with
him until the end of my days."
The Wheat Market.
Tennessean and American.
Will you please allow me a little space
to discuss the wheat situation?
It seems that the mills and specu
lators have it in for the farmers on the
price of wheat. At the present price,
the farmers are selling their grain at a
less price than it costs to produce it.
Taking the average at twenty bushels
per acre, and I can give you figures to
prove the. facts: PlowiDg one acre,
$1.50; harrowing, 25c; discing, 75c;
harrowing, 25c; rolling, 25c; sowing,
50c; seed wheat, $1.25; cutting and
shocking, $1.25; twine, 22c; thresh
ing, $2.50; interest on $75 acre, $4.50;
hauling to market, 50c; sacks, $1.10.
Total, $14.72.
Basing these figures twenty bushels
of wheat per acre at 70c per bushel,
which seems to be the ruling price at
the present time, would be $14. Total
cost, $14.72. value of twenty bushels,
$14, leaving the farmer a net loss of
72c, and yet some seem willing to part
with their wheat at present prices.
The mills have reduced the price of
flour 30c on the barrel not as much
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as has been taiten on, one ousnci oi
wheat, leaving them about $1.G0 more
profit on the barrel than before new
wheat came on the market. Say it
takes five bushels of wheat to make
one barrel. Five bushels formerly cost
$5.50; five bushels now cost $3.50; the
difference, $2; reduction on one bar
rel, 30c, and other expenses probably
10c, leaving them fl.bO more proht
than when old wheat was on the market.
It seems time the farmer and con
sumer were waking up. Either put this
$1.00 on the price of five bushels of
wheat or take it off one barrel of flour,
and let the consumer have it. One or
the other should be done. These are
cold facts which should be investigated
by the farmer and consumer. Let the
farmers hold to their wheat and the
consumer demand flour at a less price,
and cause the price of wheat and flour
to come nearer a level. While the farm
ers have such light prospects for corn
they cannot afford to part with their
grain at present prices. And owing to
the dried up pastures and feed short
age, the mills are maintaining the same
old prices on bran and feedstuffs, or
about the same price. It seems to me
that it would be a blessing to the peo
ple if the press of the State or United
States would take this matter up and
help the people. O. R. Williams.
Bell Buckle, Tenn., July 2, 1914.
- NEWS NOTES.
Dives in lakes cost the lives of J. M.
Goff Jr., and J. T. Edwards, Jr., at
nearly the same time yesterday after
noon. Mr. Goff was 22 years of age, a
stock farmer, and son of J. M. Goff,
Sr., a well known real estate man, resi
dence 273 Garland Place. Mr. Edwards
was the same age and was an employe
of the First National Bank and a neph
ew of James Edwards, former president
of the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail
road, whose residence is in New York.
Mr. Edwards and his brother. F. F.
Edwards, boarded at 503 Linden Ave
nue. Commercial Appeal.
Senator John K. Shields, of Tennes
see, is preparing a defense of Kentucky
items in the pending Rivers and Har
bors Bill, and expressed high praise of
Senator Camden for aid in preparing a
reply to the attack of Senator Burton on
the proposed Cumberland River expen
ditures. President Wilson discussed business
conditions with J. P. Morgan at the
White House. It is understood that
leaders of finance and business are more
inclined than formerly toward the White
House legislative programme, and that
other conferences with the President are
to follow.
The Dyer County Democratic Execu
tive Committee met in adjourned ses
sion Monday morning for the purpose
of canvassing the returns of the recent
runoff. The result of the count showed
Dawson received 2,130 votes and King
1,593 votes. Dawson was declared the
Democratic nominee.
Suits aggregating over $800,000 will
be filed against the Western Fuel Com
pany in an effort to recover the amount
alleged to have been obtained from the
Government by fraud.
Americans used less whiskey but more
beer and cigarettes during the past year
than before, according to the report of
the Internal Revenue Collector.
CARTHAGE WOMAN TELLS HAPPY
STORY OF GREATEST SURPRISE
Mrs. Duke Waited Four Months to
See if It Wasn't Too Good
to Be Really True.
Mrs. Laura Duke, of Carthage Tenn.,
was a victim of stomach disorders for
several years. She lost appetite and her
weight fell off. She could not rest at
night.
She took Mayr's Wonderful Stomach
Remedy just a few doses and found
herself restored.
In fact, Mrs. Duke's recovery was so
rapid sbe was afraid that it could be
ouly temporary. So she waited from
September, when she took the remedy,
until the following February to pass
judgment. Then she wrote:
"I write you in regard to your won
derful stomach remedy that I took last
September. I feel better than I have
in five years.
"My weight was 127J pounds; now
it is 147 and I can eat anything I want.
I sleep well at night. I would have writ
ten before, but I wanted to see how I
got along."
That cheerful message from Mrs.
Duke, out on Rural Route No. 1, at
Carthage, is typical of thousands re
ceived from users of Mayr's Wonderful
Stomach Remedy. It clears the diges
tive tract of mucoid accretions and
poisonous matter. It brings swift re
lief to sufferers from ailments of the
stomach, liver and intestinal disorders.
It is quick and safe in action. Many
declare it has saved them from danger
ous operations; many are sure it has
saved their lives.
Because of the remarkable success of
this remedy there are many imitators,
so be cautious. Be sure it's MAYR'S.
Go to Oliver's Red Cross Drug Store
and ask about the wonderful results it
has been accomplishing or send to
Geo. H. Mayr, Mfg. Chemist, 154-156
Whiting street, Chicago, 111., for free
book on stomach ailments and many
letters from grateful people who have
been restored. Any druggist can tel
you its wonderful effects.
n., C. & St. L Hy.
N .C A St. L. TIME TABLE.
leave t'nioa City.
KAST BOCSO
5 ..7.45 a.m. No. 3 3.05 p.ra
No.
No.
No. 53..11.05 p.m.
WEST BOl'SD.
52 ..6.47 a.m. No. 4.. .12.50 p.m
No. 54. .7. 52 p.m.
What Are Your Children Reading.
One of the greatest things that can
come to the growing boy or girl is a do-
sire for wholesome reading matter: and,
once this desire is created, it is a sacred
duty to see that only the best is fur
nished the child. In this day of literary
trash and dirt this is not easy. Many
publishing houses are perpetrating stuff
on tne public that glioma be barred
from the mails stuff the very cheap
ness of which makes it all the more
likely to fall ipto the hands of the book
hungry boy and girl.
Now by good literature we do not
necessarily mean the ponderous classics,
the slowness of Dickens and Thackery,
or the tediousness of others for whose
works a taste must be acquired. The
boy of the present day is normally a
creature of red blood, and bis literary
food must abound in action and "go."
Anything else he is apt to regard as
'medicine," and he is likely to look
upon it and take it as such only when
he has to. The first essential1 in creat
ing a desire for good literature h inter
est gripping interest from beginning
to end. Given a good clean story, full
of wholesome adventure, and the farm
boy will read it with delight and beg for
more. Henceforth the problem is not
bow to get the boy to read, but bow to
irect his reading that interest may be
sustained, that nothing unclean may
come in his way, and that gradually
there may be created a tase for the
more difficult, but at the same time
thought-stimulating works that stand
among the world's best literature.
In this issue of The Progressive Farm
er we are beginning a story that, first of
all, is clean; that is a true delineation of
certain phases of Southern life; and that
is pervaded with a beauty of descriptive
touch and meaning, a gripping interest,
that must hold and delight both old and
young. We commend it to you to
your boy, your daughter. Have them
take turns in reading it aloud to all the
family. You will be delighted with the
story as it unfolds and likewise you will
be gratified to observe the growing pro
ficiency of your children in compre
hending its beauty and sweetness, in
grasping and imparting the thought of
the author. The Progressive Farmer.
People Moving In.
People moving in next door!
Ma, behind the shade,
Is disgusted more and more
With the showing made.
'Never saw such shabby junk,"
Ma is prompt to say.
Her esteem for them has shrunk
In decided way.
That their stuff is out of date
All the folks declare.
Never was such paltry plate
Or such chinaware.
Neighbors and their kin and kith
All enjoy a grin.
They have quite a circus with
People moving in.
A call for 150 brings the coal wagon.
Union City Ice & Coal Co. 1
As long as they last we will accept orders for
Whippoorwlll Peas at $2.75 a bushel, sacked, F. O. B
Rutherford. Check must accompany order. Some
of these peas are weavil eaten, but the germination
is not impaired.
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Pharmacy, Dentistry, Commerce. Write for
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DR. JAKE II. PARK
" DENTIST
Office: Room I, Nailling Building
TELEPHONE 136
UNION CITY. TENNESSEE
DR. J. 13. H1BBITTS
Physician and Surgeon
Office over Front Rooms, Mise Flannery'a
Missinery Store, next to Farmer
Exchange Bank.
Phones Office 193, Residence
UNION CITY. TENN.
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Ask us for prices when selling your grain.
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Now is the Best Time
for Concrete WorK.
Before doing your spring clean
ing, have your mantels and grates
renewed, so one cleaning will do
all.
Ve have a fresh car of Lime for Whitewashing
Chicken Sand, 10c per bushel
We are making concrete blocks
every day. Can make any size
you want. ,v .,.?.
L. Bransford & Sons
Phone 491
NAILLING HOSPITAL
A Modern Surgical Institution
Graduate nurses in attendance.
Ratei reasonable.
Dr. W. A. Nailling, Surgeon
Mrs. L. E. Rodecker, Supt.
Phone 41. UNION CITY, TENN.
Dr. I. Glosson
VETERINARIAN
Phone 12
Union City, Tennessee
H. P. TAYLOR
Architect and Builder
House Plans, Specification and
Estimates Scientifically Adjusted
Office1 Room 15, Nailling Building
YOUNGBLOOD
VETERINARY
HOSPITAL
E. W. YOUNGBLOOD. D.V.tyL
Veterinary Physician and Surgeon
Graduate of McKllIip'n Veterinary College,
Chicago. All calls answered day or night.
Office at J. T. Holt's Telephones Office 544,
Livery Stable. Residence 667.
Union City, Tenn.
J. C. BURDICK
Wholesale and Retail
Reelfoot Lake and
Mississippi River
Fish Game
Oysters in Season.
New location, East Main Street
Phone 185. UNION CITY, TENN
Warnings! Hints! Re
minders on a Burning
Subject! '
IT'S COMING SURE !
Be Prepared for Winter
Weather.
Stop Every Crack and Hole.
Get Your Winter Clothing All
Together and
FILL YOUR BINS WITH COAL
DO IT NOW 1
WE KNOW HOW 1
Union City Ice & Goal Go.
Telephone ISO