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The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
one. 5000. total value s9o.Oo.

one, 5000, total value 5000.
 Well, didn'tlose anything; came out even.
 Another matter that should be taken into consideration is pen ming. A hog law would save some penning but not much l would take three wires for cattle and horses, and sheep about four. and with three more you swould have lawful fence. IL has been alleged that something like one half million dollars worth oi packing products has been ship ped into the country between FL. Smith and DeQueen thls year. Even if that be true, it is no arr gument in favorof hog law un- less 1t can be shown that hog law would diminish these sales. Ou the other hand if It Is a fact that a hog lawwould increase these sales, then further com ment IS unnecessary.
 A few other m tiers should be mentioned. Not many years ago, to the credit of the farmers, a carload of hogs were shipped from Mena. sold by the citizens of Polk county, purchased by packing agents at 5 and b cents 
 gross, and that is about the price paid in the home market dressed so yau can see that all the fault is mot laid at the farmers door. Another matter should be men toned, that acorr,-fed meat is the sweetest of any hog meat. The objection is it's oily, soft charsc- ter-not found in corn-fed meat. Bu 10 feed corn two or three weeks will cure that defect. I conclusion, will say let us not decide too hastily, but con- sider both sides carefully and do the greatesl amount of good to the greatest number of people who are engaged in the raising of hogs. J. K. Perry,
 Mena, Ark, k. 2.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
Hog Law vs. Free Range.

Before entering a discussion of hog law or no hog law, one should lay aside aside all selfishness in the matter. aud only desire that truth and the best method shall prevail. 1 believe it is conceded that the greatest numbe is prop CT and right. Now to get at that best, let us come to figures and facts.
 will give you my experience tor three years. would like to give # for many more, but don't want to infringe On space. The first year I will mention, dates back about twenty years. In that year my sows had fifty pigs, lost several, slaughtered a few ot them at twelve months, and when two years old I had just twenty-five head of those pigs. l slaughtered them. There had been agood cropof acorns and they were very fat and avereaged 200 pounds. Coun Ing time lost to see after them and all feed, they didn't cost me exceeding 10 cents per hog.
 h 1905 1 had one SOW and six pigs; slaug ghtered of them al twelve montsh, weight about 15O pounds each had not cost me ex- ceedlng 50 cents each. One of them slaughtered at two years old, weight 3O0 pounds, cost of hog $500.
 This year my hogs will cost about $500 each, weighing 150 pounds.
 l believe many farmers in Polk county could give about the same experience as my own.
 This IS one of those foolish questions that has two sides ro;, aad It is we'll to look on the other side. As
 Let us suppose the hog law is 10 take effect, say in l2 months then the farmer would have time to, fence off lots for hog pasture. ' There is no kind of pasture that know of except clover and al. Ialia that will keep hogs in fair conoition. It is said that .n acre of clover will keep ten head of hogs. For hay one acrs ;s worth s2o- 0O. To feed corn five months in the year, ten bushels m to each hog, 100 bushes, $50 m Trouble oi attention s2o. .oO. or total of 5000. You sell vo,,r ten hogs at 5000 each, or s,oo. sssh''ng the probable loss of
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
J. C. Yell's Ideas.
Ink. Ark. Nov. 2(

Auks AIk.s NOV. ~. To the Editor of The Starr
 So much is said about the hog pro and con, l thought if you would allow me space would say something.
 While have not been here as long as some people, still l have been here several years, and thiuk man living on the farm a few years III any country. would be a natural born fool if he did not learn some of the advantages as we'll as the disadvantages.
 Now, MT. Editor, spent the flower of my days in Texas. and will say l love Texas yet. Bat love Arkansas, too. Why? Be- cause l think Arkansas offers more advantages to the laboriug man than either Oklahoma or Texas. You ask in what way, and l can tell you. The free range for all kinds ot stock IS the greatest blessing a poor farmer can have.
 How do 1 know? B cause 1 have had 25 years experieuce in the stock law business. Here any farmer or farm laborer can, with the use ot the range and the slop from his kitchen, raise enough shoats to feed his wife and babies on, mast or no mast. But, says some, one good hog we'll taken care of, will make more meat than two on the range. That is true. Bat If you will Iced the two range hogs as well as you feed the one in the pen, either one will make more meat than the one in the pen.
 MT. Fulton calls the hogs in Polk county "Rszorbacks. I wish Brother Fulton would come over in Washita township and ouy some stock hogs and quit talking about razorbacks. Iknow we are not growing registered nogs, but we have got as good hogs in this part of Polk county as Brother Fulton was ever used to. Honestly, l don't know auy. one who has got rag srbacks. If Brother Fulton has not got item, doubt there being any in Polk county.
 What we need is more indus
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

show were decided upon. and the officers went to work with will.
 The initial result was the excellent show just held.
 The final result. if signs mean any thing. will be the development in Polk county of one of the greates. and most profitable industries that is conducted in any country. be. cause this is eminently fitted in climate and conditions to bring, with intelligent effort, just those results.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
womanly Wisdom.
(New York Morning Telegraph.)

| (NeW 1Ork Morning Telegraph.l A stitch in time saves a lost button. | Live as much as possible on on the sunny side of your house.
 The truest test of love between husband and wife is whether they just like to have each other around. Fresh pork is fine eating, but be careful that the little folks do not eat too much of it at a time; and maybe you had better take this ad- vice to yourself.
 To prevent eggs cracking when a number are placed in boiling water. let warm water from the faucet run over them before placing them in the dish.
 Never put pork into barrel that has the slightest smell or taint about it. Wash and scrub it clean, scad it again and again, and if then it is not just right. leave it out where the sun can shine in it a long time Old Sol is the greatest purifier in the world.
 For variety one of these cold morn ings, try this: Peel some large po- tatoes and cut little piece off of one end, With small knife, scoop out the inside and fill with sausage meat. Replace the top place, lay them in a baking dish with bits of butter between and salt and pepper over them, and bake until thoroughly done.
 A good way to protect a bed of tender rose bushes is to bend them carefully down to the ground, hold them in position with stakes, and then cover with leaves, straw or earth. On my own rose bed follow this plan, using a heavy layer of leaves held in place by wide strip of wire chicken netting laid fiat on the bed and securely staked at the edges.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
Paralysis vIetln,s Improving.

Kansas City. Nov. 27.-The three chilren of H. F. Hedges of Syracuse Kan, who are being treated for in fantile paralysis at the hospital of the University of Kansas in Rosedale are gradually improving. They were taken to the hospital last Wednesday, They are s b:onths, 2h years and 4ls years old. The physician in charge has been giving a massage treatment in each case as soon as the fever was broken He said last night that he believed this treatment eventually would effect complete recovery.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
FIT SUBJECT FOR INQUIRY

The excessively high prices of packing house products has during the past few years been matter of national discussion, theztendency in some quarterssbeing to lay it on the farmers. The Armour Packing Company. with a capitals of $20. 100000 (water and alp has just declared an annual dividend of about ' 1-2 million dollars.
 Would it not be well for the in- vestigators to study this in connec- tion with the other causes of high prices that consumers pay for meats?
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

trious farmers that will clean ', the fence corners, split rails ,,a \ make good fences, instead of s'. ting on the front porch cuss;,s the razorback for destroyiuv n, corn he never made. ~ AS far as the old moss.barI, he brother speaks about. 1 ao,, know of any. never was ,re,l,d kinder tY any people than il, people of Arkansas, and 1 lo,, them for it aud will always deierd the farmers against trusts and combines, and the bog law mean, monopoly. When I can't stand with the people of Polk countv, there are two daily trains ont oI Meua and l will pack my grv and leave. Yours for right.
 J. C. Yell,
 lus, Ak.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
To the Point.
toklahona state Capital

tOkiahona state Capital.l
 A white lie is sometimes blacker than it is painted.
 The man who does the most crow ing when he is right is generally wrong.
 If we could profit by the mistakes of others, lots of men would never marry.
 You can always tell when resort is considered healthy. It is always full of invalids.
 Instead of adopting a profession the average young man would rather have profession adopt him.
 When some people cast their bread on the water they expect 1t to come back to them in the form of ham sandwiches.
 Talk is cheap" quoted the Wise Guy. Gee! You must be patroniz. ing a 10 cent barber shop" snick- cred the Simple Mug.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
MANY FOOTBALL CASuALTts
Twenty-nIne Young Men Already Ds,a And Several Others May Die
 From Injuries.

New York, Nov. 2S--When the rf eree's whistle sounded on the last 2 this years football games. the noa disastrous season in the history oi 'aa sport came to an end. More y0ans lives were sacrifices than eseF peiafs' more dangerous and permanent p juries were inflicted.
 The death roll of 1909 stands s' . but 1t may be augmented Iron !" ranks of those who are still In 'as gerous condition. At least SV youD were so injured that they may ys' as v Of minor injuries-broken arms Ssa noses. jaws and collar bones l0e' were al least 100 Woundings saap''' !. just as painful. numbered peInap V many as 1000.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

The old fashioned way of dosing a weak stomach, or stimulating the Heart or Kidneys is all wrong. Dr. Shoop first pointed out this error. This is why his prescription-Dr Shoop's Restorative-is directed en- tirely to the cause of these ailments the weak inside or controlling nerves. 1t isn't so difficult, says Dr. Sroop. to strengthen a weak Stomach, Heart or Kidneys, if one goes at Incorrectly. Each inside organ has it's controlling or inside nerve. When these nerves fali, then those organs must surely falter. These vital truths are leading druggists everywhere to dispense and recommend Dr. Shoop's Restorative. Test it few days. and seel Improve ment will promptly and surely follow. Sold by Davis Drug Co.,, The Old Reliable
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

During these very days. when we are enjoying weather that is as near perfection as can be imagined. there are millions of people shivering from the cold blasts of wintry winds. Among these millions we all know one or moro. Let's try and let them know of the better things that can be found here.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
A N.,v Tvne.vrlter Record.

St. Joseph, Mo. Nov. s.-A " meeting of the Missouri Valley e0n v mercial Teacher association, H. ' BlaisdelI of Ney York, maae v. '. worlds record. writing l'Su' s''s, ', on a typewriter from copy ne na' ,ss x, seen before. in l0 minutes, .,' Y, previous high record being 70 s''' A minute.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

Served as coffee, the new eolIe substitute known to grocers eyer,. where as Dr. Shoop's Health cOiIe will trick even a coffee expert, Nas grain of real coffee in it either. Pun healthful toasted grains, malt nuls etc., have been so cleverly blended a to give wonderfully satisfying eol- fee taste and flavor. And its made in a minute. v too. No tedious Q lo 30 minutes boiling. Sold by all l grocers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

Frank J. Gould, who was only a short time ago divorced from his wife. has now been sued for damag- ing the affections of chorus girl to the extent of $200,0 This last, taken with the customary amounts paid to the divorced wives, indicates that affections come mighty high to multi-millionaires in this goth century.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

The Panhandle country of Texas has been in the grip of severe bliz- gard for the past three days. It is said that''.th is a great benefit to the wheat crop of that section, but Mcna's sunshiny weather is a mighty sight better and pleasanter to human beings.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
rHn mENA EVENING srAR

Is a progressive newspaper furnishing 10 It's readers a daily service covering the most important of the worlds gen eral happenings, as well as those Items of local news that go to make home paper Invaluable to citizens of any com munity If you want the news in your home each week day. subscribe for The Evening Star. By carrier or maiL 40c eer month
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

There is urgent need for closer re- lations between Polk county farmers and fruit growers, in order to better handle their products. Now is the time. Next spring there will not be so much time to organize.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
A Fire aurl.s Ten Homes.

Davenport, Ia., Nov. 2S.--las ',~ \, dence portion of Davenport Sas .,Ass X three hours imperlled by n'e' 'as Tss destroyed ten houses early 1o'aa', :, m X, fire originated in the warehouse 0' .., 7, U. N. Roberts company wnlch v destroyed.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
rA.. sAoo. Women There.

Williamson, W. Va, Nov s0' ,.s z. { from the doorway of thelf nouV ,,,sa sherifr's posse to give tne'l :. vs
 and brother time to escape, ,'od '', Charles Daniels and her ,a ios'@ .esI daughter were shot to ass'n @ asesrs Devon. Mingo county, by the 'a''''
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

Mrs. John Jacob Astoris reported as saying she is very happy woman. There are lots of women who would be well satisfied to exchange an un- satisfactory husband for ten million dollars
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
...,s mlli Soon Go Home.

H San Francisco. Nov. 2s--Al'e' o,,,ss s months of travel in the United Is 9, .s,t in which time they have yisl's' .sntsl ly every important business s.a ', eopp in the country. the 4s Japans'sa aaa y mercial commissioners, nesu' '" San Baron shibusawa. arrived ' hous Francisco. They will sal " November 30.
 At Odds. ..,,a neser Very we'll" he declareo, arouIss darpen your door again you that!" ma tho won m aneered. "There are ,,s, o'ns naInters There were. indeed oIns' a,s Nil VII ,n inc town. Besides ne had made ,xcesaiye and besides ns .be door entirely too daiA
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
non,t Be Hopeless

abont yourself when you otisi " ;einis+.'sa' with rheumatism 9r ',,s of thipsss s'sr sss course you've tried ioIs Y ,1llard's m sge' 1.. tbey t failed. Try E hs,' s''rsy 's slll se''s,' <, LMiniment-it Lii will drive ' a1s isaya ye .s 2. 2. well US you ever "e's
 nels Drug store
The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02

qust0nth held over
  who nwht Is
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-12-02
HOG RAISING IN POLK co. DEALING ESPECIALLY WITH THE PROPOSED HOG LAW

m shec of county de articles in All mus se signed namesof writer's fersoh"N
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10
WHAT Is HUMANITY
COMING TO MORALLY?

Edinburgh. March 10. - Judge
Guthrie today granted John Stirling
an interlocutory decree of divorce
from his wife Clara Elizabeth Stir
ling, to whose suit for divorce Stir
ling filed cross-petitiou. Mrs. Stir
ling was formerly an actress from
Washington. d. c.
Under the Scotch law Mrs. Stirling
loses all title 20 her marriage settle
ment while Stirling can claim an in
terest in his wifes property. Stir
ling was awarded the custody of their
only child. The divorce proceedings
stirred society in the British Isles
owing to the prominence OF those in
volved.
In her complaint for divorce Mrs
Stirling alleged undue intimacy be-
tween her husband and Mrs. Ather-
ton. a famous English beauty. Stir
ling in turn charged his wife with
intimacy with Lord Northland. Mrs.
Stirling alleged that her husband and
Mrs. a,herton conspired to throw her
and Lord Northland together so that
they might pursue their own intrigue.
This charge was not upheld by the
court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10
CRYING FOR HELP.
Lots of IL In Salem But Daily Grow
ing Less.

The kidneys cry for helr.
Not an organ in the whole body so
delicately constructed
Not one so important to health.
The kidneys are the filters of the
blood.
When they fail the blood becomes 5
foul and poisonous.
There can be no health where there
Is poisoned blood.
Backache is one of the tirst indica-
tions of kidney trouble.
1t is the kidneys cry for help.
Heed It,
Doan's Kidney Pills are what is
wanted.
Are just what overworked kidneys
need.
They are strengthen and invigor-
ate the kidneys; help them to DO
their work; never fail to cure any
case of kidney disease.
Read the proof from a Salem citi-
zen.
O. w. Vaughn, 3 state street, Sa
lem. Or, says: "Doans Kidney Pills
procured at DR.. Stones drug store,
proved in our family TO be a reliable
remedy for backache, and all forms
of kidney complaint. ! obtained the
best OF result from their use, and our
child, who had been afflicted with
kidney complaint, was made we'll iu
short time by them. We recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills to parents
who have children troubled In anv
way BY disordered kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan'I.-
and take no other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10
Prof. II. A. Howell OF Havana, Cuba
Recommends Chambcrlain's
Cough Remedy.

las long ago as can remember
my mother was a faithful user and
friend OF Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. but never in my life have real
lied It's true value until now" writes
Prof. II. A. Howell OF howell's Amer
lean School. havana, Cuba. "on the
night OF February 3rd our baby was
taken sick With a very severe cold;
the next day was worse and the fol-
lowing night his condition was des-
perate. He could not lie down and
II was necessary TO have him In the
arms every moment Even then his
breathing was difficult, did not
think he would live until morning,
AZ last thought OF my mothers s
remedy. Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. which we gave, and Il afforded
prompt relief. and now three days
later. he has fully recovered Under
the circumstances | would not hest
tate a moment In saying that Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. and that
only. saved the life OF our dear little
boy" For sale by Or, stones drug
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10
YEW PARK GETS BUSY
IN ITS OWN INTEREST

An enthusiastic meeting was held
in the Yew Park hose house last
night by the citizens OF that part of
the city when the Yew Park Deyel-
opment League was permanently or
ganized. A constitution and bylaws
were adopted and +. j. Rice elected
president; c, W. r. Brown, vice
president, and f. G. BowersoX secre-
tary A committee composed of A.
A. Underhill. H. S. Radcliff, o. j..
Runcorn and j. H. Albert was ap-
pointed TO confer with the officials
of the street railway company 10 get
them 10 extend their line two blocks
farther on South Twelfth street TO
Howard street, where the proposed
Improvement ends. The improve
ment will extend north to Mill street
and the petition favoring IL has al
ready been signed by a large num-
her OF property owners.
Earl Anderson. II s. Radcliff and
II. II. Olinger were named on COM
mittee TO secure membership. An
Improvement committee was also
named 10 present matters before the
city council The next meeting will
be held next Tuesday evening al 8
O'Clock. at the same place
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10

The owner OF Merry Widow hat
has troubles of her own Doors
were made before hats.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10

Ruth Bryan Leavitt has left IL
Got q divorce yesterday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10
The Road 70 success.

Has many distractions. but none
so desperate as poor health. Success
today demands health. but Electric
Bitters is the greatest health build
er the world has ever known. II
compels perfect action OF stomach.
liver, kidneys, bowels, purifes and
enriches the blood. aud tones and IN
yigorates the whole system. Vigor
out body and keen brain follow their
use. You can't aford TO slight Eiee-
trie Btters II weak, rundown or
siokly, only soc. Guaranteed by J..
G. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10
Great Chinese Doctor

has medicine which viii cure an,
known discase. lie makes a special
~ Of. aud guarantees 10 cure Catarrh
Asthma. Lung, Throat. kheumatlFm
Debility, stomach. Liver Kidney
Troubles; also any blaekened OI
swollen soreness. broken limbS;
Smallpox: Epidemic; all kinds OF
Boils. Lost Manhood. Female Weak.
meas. Hernls Troables aud Paralysis
Consultation free. Care Of Ylek SO
Tong Co.. Chinese drugs and herbs
1853 High St. upstairs. Salem. or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-10
THREE STEAMERS BUTT
INTO EACH OTHER
tUnlted Press Leased Wire. !

Newport. II. l.. March t0.-The
three steamers Horatio Hall, II. f.
Binnock and Massachusetts, are re-
ported to have collided early toda"
in Greenwich Sound between Cape
Charles and West Chop. Fog pre-
vented obtaining details at an ea-ly
hour Relief boats are rushing 10
the scene.
The Horatio Hail was bound from
Portland. Me-. to New York, the
Massachusetts, from Boston TO New
York and the II. +, Blnnock from
Boston TO New York.