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THE COMMERCIAL , Marshall & Baird, Union City, Tenn. FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1920. JSatered at the post office at Union City. Ten- . u aecond-cUM mail matter. Democratic Ticket. For Sheriff Watt Cherry. For Trustee Armour Ratllff. For Tax Assessor Will Robey. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For State Senator LEDUKE. We ara authorized to announce B. F. LeDuke, of Lake Coun ty, as a candidate for the State 8enate to represent the people ol Weakley,Lake and Obion Counties ia the upper house of the Tennessee General Assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic party. For Representative. CLOYS. We are authorized to na nounce G. C. Cloys as a candidate for Representative from Obion County to the Tennessee General Assembly, sub ject to the action of the Democratic party. - McDADE. We are authorized to an nounce O. R. McDade as a candidate for Representative from Obion County to the Tennessee General Assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic PV ..' i- BRATTON. We are authorized to announce S. R. Br at ton, Esq., as a can didate for Representative from Obion County to the Tennessee General Assem bly, subject to the action of the Demo cratic party. rr - tun. We are all more or less afraid of public sentiment. It takes strength of character and mature intel lect to oppose it. Most of us are Just ordin ary mortals; therefore we invite ridicule when we challenge popular demands. .We presume there are very few loyal and patriotic citizens who do not want to see our national great ness emphasized with a powerful nary, a formidable merchant marine, great internal waterway and road way improvements, the highest de velopment in public educational ad vantages. We want above all these things to reward those who faced the deadly fire and poison of German ' savagery to defend our fair land and the prostrate allied nations. It would be a weak heart indeed who did not hope for these things. But there are other public du ties to perform. The nation owes a public debt and its honor has been Tiled&red for the Davment of this debt. It is not sufficient to refer to our great resources of hundreds of billions. That does not pay the debt and will not pay it unless these resources are developed. Since the war the national Congress 'has plunged wildly into excesses of ex penditure. - The reconstruction and rebuilding could have been done gradually aud in moderation until such time as our finances warranted. This could have been done without fear of danger ven with perfect safety. As It is we have not only been foreed to pay the greatest trib ute in Income tax for the useful things but for billions of high-priced luxuries. And while this is in progress the patriotic citizens have been forced to witness the gradual and inexcus able depreciation of Liberty bonds. They have watched the nation's credit impaired and crop or horde of unprincipled -profiteers passing these income taxes on to the con sumers. Is that a condition devout ly to be wished? Has the Income tax TiAVPiv whn hftH Hepn p-ivin (r aid tn 'these popular demands, and right to protest? Whv not business manage ment in government as well as in private affairs? -Does the business man not put his house in order when the strength of his resources has been taxed ?, Does he not begin to retrench and reform until th coast Is clear. In other words does, , he not cut off some of the really useful things until he can pay his debts? Coming on down the line from nation to State, State to county and county to city, it is presumed that there is not a single citizen of Un ion City who would agree to reduce our public schools, our public utili ties, or any of the well established public advantages. Some of our cit- than others thought best to have-a temporary suspension of the voca tional departments of the public schools. . No one wanted to cripple the schools. No one wanted even to do away with theao departments. But when it is a 'matter of the main tenance of the schools complete in every department and the city's fi nancial credit when it is to be one or. the other, which should it be? So the city took the wise plan and offers to raise by, taxation the means with which to protect both the schools and the credit of the munici pality. Now, the point in fact is. , will the taxpayers stand by the city? Will those who have stoutly pro tested that we shall maintain the schools In every particular at any cost be ready to condemn the city authorities for raising the taxes? Unlike income taxes, it is practically impossible to pass these taxes on to some one else in profits. . Will we, In brief, who demand all these great advantages raise a howl over our city taxes? Let us hope not. M. E. Clifton, representing C. P. J. Mooney, editor of the Commercial Appeal, has been in the city for the past week collecting local data and preparing material for an extensive edition de luxe, including a number of volumes, to be known as "The Mid-South and Its Builders," with Mr. Mooney as editor in chief. In these splendid volumes will , be set forth in print and gravure the story of what has been accomplished, to gether with the men and women who have contributed to the work, in the mid-south for the past twenty-five years. The utmost care and discrim ination is being exercised in this col lection so that it will reflect a true picture of the best traditions of the mid-south. With all this will be em ployed the best skill in its publica tion, with genuine steel engravings and paper, binding and printing ef fects. It will be worth something to have a copy of this edition. Boy's Scout Shoes, worth $3.50 only $1.98 at Phil Hyman's Cut Price Store. . Union City Boy Seeing ths World. When William Farris Adams left Union City to enlist in the United States Marine Corps he was promised travel. That is what he wanted and he certainly has not been dis appointed. Young Adams is the son of Joshua Adams, for merly Chief cf Police of this city. He joined the Marines last March and was transferred to Paris Island, South Carolina, for his ele mentary training. Being-exception ally proficient in his duties, he fin ished the course in six weeks, hav ing become well versed in the use of the rifle and bayonet and the many other details that go to make a real marine. .He then went through the "sea going" school, learning all the nautical expressions and usages, and emerged fully equipped to take his place ashore or afloat. The U. S. S. Pittsburgh was stand' ing by in New York for a trip across, and .Private Adams was ordered aboard. Subsequent events are best described in the following letter, which was recently received by Ser geant Walter B. Bell, U. S. Marines, who caused young Adams to enlist: Constantinople, Turkey, April 27, 1920. Dear frlena. How are you by this time? I am getting along fine. I have been in Turkey about three days. We left Italy about the 15th. I was in Austria a short time, We are going to Odessa, Russia, Cairo, Egypt, England, and back to the States in July. Athens is the best place I have seen in Europe. There are a number of Greeks here J, who have been to the States .fd have since returned. 1 was in Paris, France, a Bhort time as we came from Brest to Ven ics by rail. Sea duty has land duty outclassed a long way. Being an admiral's orderly is better than walk ing post. J am gun-pointer on a three-inrh gun on the boat deck. Must close for this time, but shall write you from Russia. Youra, W. F. ADAMS. in flavor and appearance An Appreciation. The City Cemetery Association wishes to thank the people for their cheerful and liberal contributions on Tag Day to the cemetery improve ment fund. The grounds had been neglected for so many years that it will require greater effort and longer time to put them in order. You have encouraged us to go for ward until conditions are met which are necessary before the cemeteries, as entireties, can be called "beauti ful" which is our goal. We also thank the editors of our city papers for the generous space offered us in their columns and for their expressed desire to assist in ev ery way in this commendable work. The Beelfoot Sale. The land sale at Walnut Log was a success considering the rain ana bad roads. The property was sold in lots and blocks, then as a whole. F. L. Pittman, .Mayor of Union City, was the highest bidder on the whole tract, paying $105 per acre. He had hardly arrived in Union City when his phone began to call. He was offered a handsome profit by two men who know the value of fine alfalfa land, but the mayor also knew the value, as well as the proo- pects for Reel foot being one of the great oil ' fields of the South. The mayor says he would consider $150 per acre, but ' nothing Jess would ring in his ear, even for farming and alfalfa raising. flnsianl but Postum is different be cause it contains no health" disturbing druA. A saver in many ways. There's & Reason Made by Postum. Cereal Co., Battle Creek.Mich. JOAN OF ARC'S SPIRIT. What One's Faith Can Accomplish. There Are Three Deaths Death of the Father. Death of the Husband. Death of the Income. Protect your earnings with Life, Health- and Accident Insurance. R. R. ROSE, Union City, Tenn. - North First St. R. S. Watson M. B. Watson Tires and Batteries PHONE 126 Although she-lived over 500 years ago, the story oi Joan or Arc is very applicable to the present time. Her spirit lives in France to-day as never before. It nerved the hand and inspired the heart of every Frenchman who fought for his coun try. . It made a heroine of every French woman behind the lines. No other woman in history ever rose to anything like such sublime heights, of sudden achievement, of such supreme daring and no woman was so abused, so ridiculed, for what was considered so unwomanly and immodest as dressing in a man's uni form, mounting a horse and leading soldiers into battle! Joan of Arc's unparalleled achieve ments teach us a great lesson, the lesson of faith; that we do not know what we can accomplish until we become aroused by a sublime pur pose, until a mighty faith and vision bears up and pushes us on. Her career proves that the conviction of a great faith is stronger than will power. She was convinced of a di vine call to free her country from its enemy; she heard this call just as plainly as any one ever heard an audible call, and no shadow of doubt ever crossed her mind that she could fail , to accomplish her great task. Now, you, my reader, have a call no less imperative, no less divine than the Warrior Maid, to act your part in the drama of life, to make your fullest possible contribution to the world. Your call is just as im portant to you as Joan's call was to her. Make good! Back up your vision with every drop of your blood. Faith in her 'vision enabled Joan to save her country, ven as the faith of its leaders has saved France to day. If you cling to your faith it will make you victorious in whatever you undertake. Don't depend upon others' advice; don't lean upon others. Follow your faith. Your faith knows you, knows what your ambition is and knows you have the ability to back it up. No man's achievement goes beyond his faith. What you expect, what you really believe you can accom plish, what your faith tells you is practicable, is possible to you; that thing, no matter how high or daring, is the thing for you to ao. One reason why so many people fail is that they dwell too much up on the difficulties in their path, they magnify obstacles. They look through the wrong nd of their men tal telescope; They bring their ob- SOME PIGS DIE after every precaution is taken for their protection. We spare no expense in securing the most reliable serum and vaccines on the market, . Our equipment enables us to deliver to you in the same condition as when released by U. S. Government Inspectors. The fact that we sell in twenty-five counties insures the freshness of our serum. OUR SERVICE is yours at call day or night We deliver by mail to all points. Our operators are specialists, endorsed by State Veterinarian. We furnish Veterinarian to investigate unusual livestock diseases. We give val ue received for every cent of money you invest with us. CLOYS SERUM COMPANY UNION C1TV, TENN. GOOD SIGHT IS A NECESSITY . in business. . No office man can do his best work if his sight bothers him in any way. If you find your eyes tiring after a few hours work, it you have headaches come to us and have us give your eyes the ex pert examination to determine the kind of glasses your eyes need. Delay means less efficiency every day. , DR. S. E. ALLMOND, Optometrist 218 First Street. and Block We repair,, rebuild and recharge all makes of storage batter ies. A new battery for your car. Rental batteries. We repair all tire troubles. We do the best of work and stacios too near to them; make them limit repairs to those we can conscientiously recommend. Free testing and water for your battery, free air for your tires and free service for both. Walson Tire and Battery Repair Co. At Overland Sales Co. Phone 126 look too formidable. "aey should look at them through the large end of the telescope and throw them a long way off, minimize them instead of magnify them. "To him that believeth all things are possible." No one can succeed where he ex pects to fail. The best is always the cheapest WE ARE RECEIVING BON AIR Cumberland NOW. Don't let old winter catch you without your supply. Call us. APhone 150 V CITY ICE and GOAL GO. BL EG, STORE Summer is here and hot weather will follow; so order early and order from . GRISSOMPS Get a good roast and all the fresh vege tables you want, cook them early while; it is cool and be happy all day. If you come in from the country, come to Grissom's coolest store, coldest drinks, best service, warmest welcome Remember, you get all this at GRISSOM'S "Let Tate Write W Don't take life too seriousiy. You can't get out alive anyway, but you can' leave your family in comfortable circumstances. ' "LET TATE WRITE IT" You can buy Rubbers when it rains. You can buy" an Overcoat when cold weather comes. You can step into a Restaurant and buy a meal when you are hungry.- . BUT You can't get Life Insurance when you are sick. , "LET TATE WRITE JT" - W. F. TATE, General Agent . Union City, Tenn, - - - - - - South First Street