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The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
For John H. Hamilton

In this issue of the Herald will be found an appeal to the Democratic voters of Polk county signed by Hon. John H. Hamilton, and we desire to call attention to that part of it that refers to his record as a member of the House of Representatives in the last session of the legislature.
 This record shows that Mr. Hamil- ton worked earnestly and faithfully for the interests not only of his con stituency, but for the state at large and it would be matter of ingrati- tude, even injustice not to send him back to Little Rock to complete the work so auspiciously begun. Not only would it bea matter of common justice to a good man to send Mir Hamilton to the legislature, but it would be matter of business policv. He has had the experience of one term, and is therefore qualified to return to his desk in the state capi.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

these people to go elsewhere, greatly to Mena's loss.
 The class of people who desire to spend their summer months here are of the well-to-do, prosperous class. They leave money wherever they go They want and can afford to pay for the best that is to be had.
 At present, and for some tune past, our hotels have been crowded with strangers and one of our lead ing hostelries has been compelled to appeal to families in private homes for rooms.
 Any enterprising capitalist, asso- citation or company will find here an opening that seldom presents itself. That such hotel will be erected Tn time no one doubts, but the time when it is needed is now. To pro- crastinate is to lose a golden oppor- tunity. If possible local capital should take this subject in hand at once. He who does will not only reap good financial reward but will become a public benefactor as well. Let some of our enterprising citizens investigate this important ,,oatfar
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
INTEREST ON PUBLIC FUNDS.

The information given by the fol- lowing item is of interest in Arkan- saw.
 Springfield, Ill.,, March 3.-Sta' e Treasurer Smulski today turred into the state treasury the sum of S2l, 756.- 6l, being the interest for the months of October, November and December, 1907, which he received from the banks in which the state funds are deposited. This makes total of S9l, I66. 5 inter- est which the state treasurer har turn ed into the treasury on this account since he became treasurer on January 29, 1907.
 The Gazette believes that all pub lie funds should draw interest.
 Such funds should neither be bur- jed in tie ground, as they are when they are locked up in a vault, or given free to banks to lend at inter- est and keep the interest for them selves.
 The Gazette has insisted in the past and will specially devote itself at some time in the future to insist ing that the funds of Pulaski county and of the city of Little Rock be put at interest Arkansas Gazette.
 The Gazette as state paper might do well to help this movement along Ill over the state. It is a change that benefits the masses and the time is coming when 1t will be gen. erally adopted.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
WANTED--A SU1nER HOTEL

There are quite few things of a business character needed in Mena, all of which will sooner or later come to us from natural causes, but at the present time our most impera- tive want is first class up-to-date summer hotel. There are many reasons that might very properly be advanced why this is an urgent necessity, but it is only necessary for The Star to point out few
 From a geographical standpoint Mena is ideally situated. In addi- ton to the location being known at home and abroad as one of the healthiest on the continent, it is but two or three hours ride either north or south to low. flat country where facilitating heat, malaria and mosquitoes make life in the summer months little less than a burden to the residents. These people, could we but accommodate them, would during the heated months flock to Mena, HOO to l600 feet above sea level. where the air is vitalizing, the days pleasant, the nights always cool and restful and where the pestifer- ous mosquito is not.
 The scenery around, while less rugged, is as beautiful as any on the continent. We have splendidly con ducted schools. churches of all de- nominations, a hospitable people, good society, and a law-abiding com munity.
 These facts are fairly known as evidenced by the hundreds of appli- cations made each season for accom- modatlQns that thus far have been from necessity rejected, forcing
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
 THE FEDERAL BUILDING.

The Federal proposition for Mena is not a new one, but the project has been lying dormant for some time. That Congress will, sooner or later. make a suitable appropriation for such a structure and that Mena will be named in the bill as the place for it's location are amorg the possibili- ties. Senator Davis is pledged to it's support and Congressman Cravens is heartily in favor of the measure. It has been recently announced that for the first time in the history of this country there lies idle in the treasury the enormous sum of billion dollars. This money belongs to the people and should be expend- ed for the good of the people. There is a Federal court at Fort Smith and at Texarkana. Either place is too far for litigants and witnesses to attend those courts and the expense too great, Mena is exactly. or nearly so, half way between Fort Smith and Texarkana and there is no plausible reason why the Federal building, when located, should not be located here.
 No definite action will probably be taken in the premises until after the election, but when the election is over our people should be pre- pared to push the matter to suc- cessful finish. With our senators and congressman favcrably disposed, the anticipation of the wish of every citizen will be realized. Harmony of action and disposition to work together will accomplish the work
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
MAKE IT YOURSELF AT HOME.
Says Many Persons Here Can Be Made
 Happy Again By Using This.

There Is so much Rheumatism here In our neighborhood now that the following advice by an eminent authority, who writes for readers of large Eastern daily paper, will be highly appreciated by those who suffer:
 Get from any good pharmacy one-half ounce Fluid Extract Dandellon, one ounce Compound kargon, three ounces of Com pound Syrup SarsaparilIa. Shake these we'll in bottle and take in teaspoonful doses after each meal and at bedtime; also drink plenty of good water.
 1t IS claimed that there are few victims of this dread and tortu- rous disease who will fail to find ready relief in this simple home made mixture, and in most cases permanent cure is the result.
 This simple receipe is said to strengthen and cleanse the elimi- native tissues of the Kidneys so that they can filter and strain from the blood and system the polsons. acIds and waste matter, which cause not only Rheumatism but numerous other diseases. Every man or woman here who feels that their kidneys are not healthy and active, or who suffers rom any urlnary trouble what ever, should not hesitate to make up this mixture. as it is certain to do much good, and may save you from much misery and suffering after while.
 Our home druggists say they will either supply the ingredients or mix the prescription ready to take If our readers ask them,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings That
 Nobody Can Afford to Ignore.

Danger Signal No. comes from the kidney secretions. They will warn you when the kidneys are sick. Well kidneys eXcrete a clear, amber fluid. Sick kidneys send out a thin, pale and foamy or thick. red, ill-smelling urine, full of sediment and irregular of passage.
 Danger Signal No. 2comes from the back. Back pains, dull and heavy, or sharp and acute, tell you of sick kidneys and warn you of the coming of dropsy, diabetes and Bright's disease. Doan's Kid. ney Pills cure sick kidneys ano cure them permanently. Here, proof:
 s. Pickett, bookkeeper, of 40l West Broad street, Iexarkana, Arkansas, says: 'sFor several years I had attacks of dull aching in the small of my back just over the kidneys. l knew from the action of the kidney secretions that my kidneys were disordered, but 1 was unable, although l faithfully tried, to find any reme- dy or medicine which would check the attacks let alone cure them. An advertisement about Doan' $ Kidney Pills came to my notice. 1 reasoned if they performed half what they promised they might at least bring relief and l tried them. The treatment undoubtedly acted directly on the kidneys and in a short time the weakness or irrita- tion of these organs ceased, and as a result the backache disap- peared,"
 For sale by all dealers. Price so cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buff falo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the uame-Doan's- and take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
------------------------------- W. C. I. U. COLUMN.
Catherine B. Johnson, Press supt.l

Catherine B. Johnson, Press Supt.)
 In the United States today there are 240,797 saloons, making 92C miles of solid frontage, allowed the 22 feet frontage for each saloon, there are 2,500,000 drunkards; 10,- 900 die every year and go from un- der the Stars and Stripes of Ameri- can freedom to a drunkard's grave. In the past nine years there have been 51,000 alcoholic patients in Bellevue hospital, New York, not counting the repeaters. Of this number 66 per cent were between thirty and fifty years of age. Fifty one thousand persons, in the prime of life, wrecked mentally and physi- cally by the use of strong drink
 At what infinite cost to our race do we purchase the revenue from the licensed saloon Is it any won- der that the women of this nation should band themselves together for the death of this monster evil, this gigantic crime of crimes Is it the Christian people who must come to the rescue? :?
 A Christian father took his little boy upon his knee and told him the story of the lost lamb how it found hole in the hedge and crawled through, how glad it was to get out, how it skipped and played in the sunshine. until it wandered so far away it could not find its way back. He then told him how the wolf chased it, and how finally the Good Shepherd rescued it and carried it back to the fold. The little fellow did not say a word until he reached that part of the story where the Shepherd had carried the lamb. all torn and bleeding, back to the fold: then he exclaimed, I cay, father. did he nail up the hole where it got out 2
 There is a lesson here for every Christian, and it is the duty of all such to help nail up the holes, which seek to desroy the youth of our land, viz; the rumholes. Truly it has been said. The father who votes for the saloon is whetting a knife for his own heart"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
 MENA'S OPPORTUNITY.

On several occasions within the past twelve months The Star has pointed out to it's readers the natural advantages possessed by Mena that would enable her to become a city of importance. But in order to achieve that prominence to which we are naturally entitled, it requires exertion, tact, progressiveness and energy on the part of that portion of our citizens who are recognized as public spirited and active. To the north The Star notes the activity displayed by the 100000 Club of Fort Smith, while south of us the 150, ,000 Club of Shreveport and the more modest 50,000 Club of Texar- kama are buckling on the armor of progress and are not only throwing out lines baited with rich promises of prosperity to all who may venture within their domain but are sending intelligent and wide awake repre- sentatives to the eastern and north ern states seeking out colonies to cast their destiny with them. These agents or representatives are re- inforced with literature of all kinds setting forth the advantages of the great Southwest country---an empire within itself. And as might be ex- pected these cities are reaping rich harvest from the efforts put forth.
 In the meantime what are we doing to advance the interest, growth and prosperity of Mena? Our country is rich in the varied productions of wealth. Our climate for health is unequalled. Our facili- ties for manfacturies are superior to other places that are having manufacturing establishments locat- ed in their midst through enterprise and energy. Our merchants, our business men generally are as active, progressive, wide awake and enthu- astic as can or may be found in the South, but possibly we are over sanguine. This is not as it should be. To succeed there must be a uniting of interests. In union there is strength, hence to strengthen our claims to make those claims known there should be a concerted action on the part of our loyal citizens. As a rule, those cities have gone for ward on the road of prosperity whose citizens have banded together, and regardless of all other differ ences, have put their shoulders to the wheel and worked in harmony together. Mena is no exception to the rule, and while we are steadily growing in population, in wealth and in enterprise, yet little more effort will result in still more achievements.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
READ AND DIGEST.

The Star reprints a short article from an exchange which should be read, cut out and p lsted in our hats. Every word is true. The exchange very aptly remarks:
 A town that never has anything to do in public way. is on the way to the cemetery. Any citizen who will do nothing for his own town is helping to dig the grave. A man that curses the town furnishes the coffin. The man who is so selfish as to have no time from his business to give to city affairs is making the shroud. The man who will not advertise is driving the hearse. The man who is always pulling back from any public enter prise throws bouquets on the grave. The man who is so stingy as to be bowling hard times breaches the funeral, sings the doxology, and thus the town lies buried from all sorrow and care.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
MOVE TO OPEN SCHOOL
The Trustees of Mena Hendrix Academy to Advertise for Man to
 Conduct a School.

The board of trustees of the Mena Hendrix Academy, as elect ed by the Little Rock Conference of the M. E. church, South, at it's last meeting at Malvern. com posed of c. A. Smith, w. E. Anderson, J. l. De Loney. G. l.. Lochridge, George N. Cannon and J. w. Gardner. held a short session in Mena Monday.
 In addition to general dis cussion of conditions and pros poets, a resolution was adopted to advertise in two reiig ious journals for a man to take charge of school to be established in the academy.
 Provision was also made to take out insurance on the two buildings.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
The Rev. Irl R. Hicks 1908 Almanac

excells all former editions in beauty and value. The cover is a beautiful design in colors, the entire book is full of fine half tones, astronomical engravings and interesting matter
 It contains the Hicks weather fore casts complete for the whole year hnely illustrated. The price by mail 35 cents, on News-Stands 30 cents. WORD AND WORKS, the Rev
 lrl k. Hicks fine monthly magazine contains all his weather forecasts from month to month, together with vast amount of the best familv reading. The price is S1 a rear and one almanac goes with each subscrin. ton; Address Word and Works Publishing Co.,, 230l Locust Street St. Louis, Missouri. Write for rate on Almanacs in quantities. Agents wanted. 4 w19
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
J. s. Whitten For q. F."

J. ;. Whitten and his brother ' L., were iu Meua Monday from Hatton, where they are both To. cated. J. $. Whitten is candi- date before the coming primary for .he office of justice of the peace of White township. It is said that a great deal of pressure has been brought on MT. Whitten by those who want an active young man tor the office and he has finally consented to enter the race. MT. Whitten has been a citizen of this county for a num- Der of years and las many friends who believe he would make a good justice.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
TO BUY TIMBER LAND.
Capitalists From East Investigating
 Polk County.

w. II. Doore of Detroit. Mich, aud A. Maltby of Jackson, Miss, who represent large syndicate of eastern capitalists. are in the city for the purpose of looking over this section of the country with a view to buying large tracks of timber and farm Ia ards.
 MT. Doore, in company with k. $. Allen, drove cut in the west part of the county Monday to make investigations. He is de- lighted with our fine climate an | water and believes there is great future in store for this section.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

ing from 20 to 60 acres each. These one hundred families will be com pelled to patronize the merchants of Shreveport for the necessities or life and it is fair to presume that they, the merchants will be made the richer by thousands of dollars. This is only one instance in possibly hundred that could be mentioned and The Star refers to 1t in order to call the attention of our business men to the importance of taking steps toward securing at least a small portion of those who are seek ing homes in the great and growing Southwest.
 And, incidentally, there is no bet ter way than to make our annual fair such success that it will be the talk of all Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
COMING THIS WAY.

There is a feeling of unrest in the East and many families are in dis contented mood over their past and present surroundings and thousands are contemplating making a move: that is, to seek new homes in a sec tion that an All-wise Providence has especially favored. The people of Louisiana. Texas. Oklahoma and California are wide awake to the situation and are putting forth efforts to secure as many as possible of those homeseekers. Shreveport succeeded last week in securing one hundred families from Illinois. who purchased.small tracts of land, rang.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
J. (. Spear Dead.

Parties iu from the Slatiugton neighborhood Monday report the death of J. C. Spear, which oc- occurred Saturday, the remains being inferred in the Bigger cemetery Sunday. Mir. Spear was well known over the county, having been engaged in the mer- cantile business at Mena several years ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

tai and begin work right where he left off. That Mir. Hamilton can do things we all know, and therefore he is the man we want. Let us give him rousing majority at the Demo cratic primaries. The Republicans throughout the county will help us do the rest. Cove Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Jeff Davis said in his speech Satur- day night that if he drank as much whisky as people say he does there would be none left for the editor of The Star. That's all right, Jeff. You know Hal Norwood says that Polk county water is so good that statewide prohibition has no terrors for us, so why should we care how much whisky you drink.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Oklahoma City has just organized "a 150.000 Club and have invaded Mena with elegantly illustrated literature describing the wonderful future of that city. For surround ings, for health, for location, for industrial enterprises, Mena is as far ahead of Oklahoma City as a grey hound would be in a race with bull nm
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Note the activity going on in the residential sections of Mena. Houses are being repainted, yards are being denuded of rubbish and alleys are being cleaned. This is a good, healthy sign and speaks well for our citizens. especially those who believe that cleanliness is next to Godli- ,,or,e
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Speaker Cannon's nam has been connected in an unpleaseant way in the submarine scandal. Uncle Joe" is too old to act naughtily. And a great many people think he is to old to become President.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

The Star always entertains an admiration for wit and compre- hensive reverence for patriotism, But there is a limit and The Star sometimes draws the line. An enthusiastic Hibernian one who wears the green, like those who wear the blue and the gray. is chuck full of St. Patrick and St. Patrick $ day sends this to our office as an ap- propriate toast:
 Here's Co the American Agle;
 Proud bird of Freedom, all hail: The fowl that no one can inveigle
 Nor pnt salt on his beautiful tail. ''
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Blessings often come in disguise, so after all it may be | blessing to Arkansas that Jeff Davis left his seat in the senate and came home to stump the state for Kirby. It will probably prove to Mir. Davis that he no longer carries his party in his pocket as he has so often inferen- tically intimated.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

The Star was unaware of the fact that Arkansas had so many bold, bad bandits in her domain until re- minded of it Saturday night. Better wall in the whole state and make a vast penitentiary!
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wants a lump sum of $20O,00O for a separation from Harry. This is another free advertising dodge of the Thaw fami- ly. Harry says he will freeze before he will pay it.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Even the children are infused with the political disease. Two lit tie fellows in knee brooches had it out recently because one disputed the other when he said Jeff Davis discovered America.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Jeff says he takes a drink when ever he wants to. The way he took to the water pitcher Saturday night would seem to indicate that he might change the character of his drinks if he remained where the water was good
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

There are some problems that are hard to solve. Two of our Mena citizens met on De Queen street yesterday and in a jocular way, one said to the other: Now, Mir. you are great admirer of Jeff Davis, and such being the case what is the difference between Jeff Davis and a goat" Here was a corker and the admirer of our senator frankly and freely gave it up as a problem he could not solve. Well I will tell you" said the questioner. The difference between Jeff Davis and goat is this: Jeff Davis can talk and chew the rag; a goat can not talk but can chew the rag. " This is distinction with a differ apoa
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

It is usual for Jeff Davis to claim everything in sight but Saturday night he said that the result in Polk count was in doubt. Yes, it is as between Donaghey and Hinemon.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

In Arkansas the people are hesi- tating in choosing between Dona- ghey or Hinemon. Either of these gentlemen will reflect credit upon our state if nominated and elected.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19
Fine Eggs for Sale

! can supply eggs for setting from full blood Plymouth Rocks Buii Cochin, Buff Orphiueton and Single Comb Brown Leo. horns. Incubator eggs at rate of o2 per hundred. Phone Sy4.
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The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Mena's beauty is beginning to show itself. Even the trees of the public park are opening and spread ing their leaves to show visitors that natures loveliness hovers around us.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

The Ashdown Democrat says that Jeff Davis favorite expression in speaking of his opponents is let them go and soak their heads. !" And this from United States sena-
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Nothing is too good for Mena. Our city is progressive enough to have new hotel, hospital, can ming factory or any other good thing that might be in sight.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

William Randolph Hearst has come out in the open and declares his purpose to wreck the Democratic party. Bill Hearst and Jeff Davis would make good team in the wrecking business. Reckon they are wreckers from away back.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

Senator Jeff Davis has cancelled his appointment at Texarkana, which is concession that there is no use trying to save Kirby in his own home town.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-19

There are other things to think about outside of politics. Let us all get together and work to make Mena the best pebble on the haach ss