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The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
Wife Became Suspicious.

The funniest thing is the mishap ot gentleman whose wife pays the store bill. He has been in the habit of having his cigar bills charged as potatoes. and his wife took her pen ell and began to reckon. She finally found that they had eaten more than ten carloads of potatoes and she didn't believe the bill was right. The grocer and the smoker are now between the upper and neither mill stones. and it is hard to tell who will be pulyerized the finest at the close.
 McGregor Mirror.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
Flour Mills for the South.

There is a wheat growing wave in Mississippi, agitated by every coun- ty paper in the state. Lack of threshing machines and flour mills has been responsible for the scarcity of wheat fields among the small in- dividual farmers in that state, and if Mississippi farmers cannot raise enough wheat, enough additiona W eat is to be shipped from the No tn to keep up the capacity Farm and Ranch.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
Condensed Information.

A ten-year-old clove tree will pro- duce about twenty pounds of cloves year.
 A portable airship shed has been added to the equipment of the Ger man army.
 A new electric water heater heats its contents in l5 seconds and boils it in 45.
 Radlum gives glass, porcelain and paper violet tinge and turns white paper to yellow.
 London has new club which is almost entirely run by electricity. even the walters being electrical.
 Two or three applications of milk each wiped up with dry cloth will remove India ink stains from carpet.
 The Japanese covers his horses feet with sandals of rice straw: the lcelander shoes his pony with sheep's horns.
 Broom corn now sells at about six times the price it dld twenty years ago. and growing it was followed for profit at that time.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
Taxes in Oklahoma.

The Herald is not taking much stock in the question of woman's suffrage in Oklahoma, :" the G4yfnon Herald says. Tt is a serious ques- tion whether the feminine aggrega- tion could vote any worse than some of the male population in the last two years. We are not laying awake nights over this question. What makes us poor is paying $49 tax on a farm that last year cost us but $10.90. That is what makes the wildcat wild.n
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
WOULD DIscREDIT DoNAGHEY

A lengthy article is being printed in various state papers abusing Gov ernor Donaghey for refusing to par don w. Y. Ellis for the killing of N. P. Willis. This article has clearly been sent out with the purpose of discrediting the governor, and is in the interest of a Little Rock man who is ambitious to be governor. In some instances there appears at the bottom of this effusion the let ters Adv, which indicates that it is paid for by some one. The one indicated spells his name K-a-v-a-n- a-u-g-h.
 It was we'll understood by those on the inside, even before the trial of Ellis was ended and he plead guilty after mistrial, that a great effort was to he made to free him by a clique of interested parties. With out reference to this particular case, the public will hesitate to hold a man blameless who, while his con tention is on trial in a court of jus tice, takes the law in his own hands and shoots down his unarmed and unsuspecting adversary.
 i Petitions of the kind presented to Governor Donaghey are easy to get. Nine men out of ten will sign such a paper without thought or knowl- edge of the evidence or even guilt of the convicted man. Governor Dona- ghey was under oath to consider both before refusing to sign the pa per nullifying the act of the court thatpassed sentence after Ellis's confession of guilt.
 But politics develop strange situa- tions. and seekers for office grasp at straws and oftentimes go to the bottom with them.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

A Kansas police judge is going to even things up by making crimes against the law more expensive. along with other living expenses. Here after "plain drunks" will be quoted at $5 to Sl0. hard luck" vags the same, "panhandlers" $50 to $l00 and other offenses in like proportions. That system would do one of two things for Mena cause less such offenses or put more cash in the treasury either of which would be acceptable.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR COUNTY JUDGE. The star is authorized to announce
 w. T. ADAMS as a candidate for the office Of County and Probate Judge Of Polk county subject to the action Of the Democratic primary. The star is authorized to announce
 W. N. MARTIN AS a candidate for the office Of County and Probate Judge of Polk county. subject to the action Of the Democratic primary
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK The Star is authorized to announce
 H. ]. GREEN as a candidate for reelection to the office of Circuit Clerk Of Polk county. subject to the action Of the Democratic primary. The Star Is authorized to announce
 A. c. (GUSl P1RTLE as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk co fntv, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY CLERK The Star is authorized to announce
 W. L. PARkER as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Clerk Of Polk cnnty, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR SHERIFF Tho Star is authorized to announce
 JAMES A. THORNTON as a candidate for the office Of sheriff Of Polk county, subject to the action Of the Demo cratic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce
 JVtiN bfAAi1tth as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Polk county, subject to the acton of the Demo cratic primary.
 The Star Is authorized to announce
 R. F. GIBSON AS n candidate for the office Of Sherin of Polk county. subject <; tiv action of the Demo cratic primary.
 The Star Is authorized to announce,
 II F. tGENEl DAVIS as a candidate for the office of sheriff Of Polk county, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary
 FOR COUNTY TREASURER. The Star is authorized to announce
 MARVIN SHIELDS as candidate for the office of County Treas urer of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. The Star Is authorized to announce
 w. E. lBLAkEl JONES as candidate sor the office of County Treas urer Of Polk county, subject to the action iof the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY ASS LESSOR The Star is authorized to announce
 FREEMAN l.. JOHNSON ns candidate for reelection to the office of Assessor of Polk county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR SURVEYOR. The Star Is authorized to announce
 FRED WIGSTRAND as n candidate for the office of surveyor of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
DEVELOPING ALONG BEST
 LINES.

One of the greatest forward move ments ever taken by the producers Of Polk county was gotten we'll un- der way yesterday at meeting of farmers, gardeners and fruit grow CTS when the Mena Canning and Manufacturing Company was organ ized with considerably more than one hundred members and stock holders. The most important fea- ture in connection with the accom- plishment of this end, is that the enterprise is in the hands of men of integrity and ability. who may be depended upon to conduct it in a thoroughly business-like and sue cessful manner.
 This organization is the culmina- ton of several attempts that have. from one cause or another. been failures. The last of these which went to the bad was the Mountain City Canneries project. which, how ever. was carried far enough to fur nish substantial foundation for the present organization, which takes over all the machinery, plant and
 With proper cooperation along the lines formulated. there will be afforded facilities for placing on the
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
Should First Begin at Home.

Dear Sir:-An editorial yester- days daily Star is in fact, a sugges- ton from the town folks" to the country folks" to use the "split log" process for mending their roads. Now, it occurs to me that this is a case where we have plenty of room for, and a mighty good chance to practice what we preach. . Why not try the 'split log" on our own streets NOW, then call our country cousins attention to the economical features and the good it does, and ask them to go and do likewise :?
 I. M. Davis.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
five cents class we can all afford a schooner

schooner.
 It's when another fellow does you up that you are apt to feel undone.
 The world wouldn't be so full of kickers if we all had wooden legs. Perhaps money used to go luther than 1t does now but it didn't go 80 fast.
 Many man will let his good in tentions get rusty rather than his cofkscrew.
 Women are always braver than men when 1t comes to taking chances with marriage.
 Some fellows never treat until they have doped it cut that they'll get two m return.
 The man who promises his wife he will never marry again may, after all, be merely coward.
 Many follow has found himself behind the bars from standing in front of the them too frequently.
 1t lsn't the fear of race suicide that influences the Pullman company to keep up the berth rate.
 It's tough on girl with brothers to have been born first, and to be forced to admit that she is the oldest of the family.
 The man who would rather be right than be president is never quite so modest as to aspire to the vice presidency.
 When 1 hear man boasting about his honestly" says the Mana yunk Philosopher" 1 always keep both hands in my pockets"
 See here. you swindler !" ex- claimed the suburban property own CT, when you sold me this house you said that in three months I wouldn't part with it for $10, GOO. !" Well, you haven't, have yol 2" de- handed the real estate man.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
States the Case Concisely.

Robert M. Berry of Springfield, H.. a reader of The Star. who signs himself "a believer in the future of Arkansas" says he "hopes for the continued success of The Star, a new railroad for Mena, more farm CTS and better farmers, hog law or not; confusion for the Kansas City Southern in the division removal. and greater prosperity than ever for Polk county" It is evident that MT. Berry knows just about all we want down here, and describes it clearly and in few words.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
ALot of Truth. This.

If everything that somebody does't care to read in a newspaper, or would like to have kept out, were omitted, little besides the advertis- ments would be printed; and if ev- erything were printed that some body would ike to see in print. each issue would be volume. Albany Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
BAD ROADS AND RErlEDY

It is question if the roads of Polk county were eyer in much worse condition than at present. owing to the wet weather followed by weeks of freezing and thawing- a combination that it is almost if not quite impossible to cope with on dirt and clay roads. Only first class highways of gravel, macadam or those dressed in oil by the most ap. proved methods can escape great damage in such times. It is but fair to state, however, that it is rare that period of frost and thaws lasts so long in this section.
 But the damage has been done. The question is: How can these roads be put back in normal condi- tion?" They are at present deep in mud-gradually becoming stiffer and harder.
 There is no doubt but the cheapest. if not the very best way to get the surfaces of these roads back in normal condition is by the use of the simple split log drag. A few of these, put to use by the farmers of any nelghborhood at the right time, would save thousands of dollars in road building later, and other thou sands to the people who use the highways. The proposition is too big for the county authorities and road overseers to handle in the u-ua way.
 The Star hopes to get reports from some neighborhoods telling of work of this nature done. It will be a splendid investment for those who give time to it.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
Sees Clearly Though Blind.

Senator Gore of Oklahoma sees we'll for a blind nan when he says: "The tariff enables one man to get with out earning what another man earns without getting; which enables the jeweled handof greed to pick the threadbare pockets of the needy. "- Arkansas Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

est appeals and pleadings tha, might touch any heart, to pardon the young man whose case has aroused so much sympathy. W. Y. Ellis, now serving a sentence of three years for the murder of N. P. Willis, has shown the people of Arkansas they have a governor with sound sense enough to see his duty and with courage enough to do his duty when he sees it. Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Josh Billings said. "Konsider the postage stamp, my son. It's useful ness konsists in it's ability to stick to one thing till it gets there" Sup pose you show your usefulness by sticking to Mena till it gets there. You know what large hotel would do for Mena and Polk county. Get huavt
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

The mountains of Polk county make one division that President J. A. Edson won't ever try to move. All the water that falls on the coun- ty divides and flows away to the North, the East. the South and the Vest, giving us drainage that is as perfect as any nature can afford. There are no swamps or stagnant streams in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Louis Paulhan. the French avia-
 tor, has made a flight in his machine in which he went up more than 4000 feet. On the same day Glenn H. Curtiss, an American, flew 43 1-2 miles in an hour. And it's only been two or three years since the world laughed at the efforts of men to fly.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

It has been set up that the sale of ball player by one club to another is slavery, and unconstitutional But that is greatly mitigated by the salary received by such players as are worth selling.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Before Taft issued his last mes sage he had consultation with six of the biggest railroad magnates of the country. If he consulted any of the real representatives of those who pay the freight" it was kept
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

An evangelist says he could re- form the world in a generation for for 30 million dollars. But what evangelist would the word agree on tD do the job? That word reform" means lot of different things to different people.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

between privilege and equal rights. If the Democratic party is true to it's ideals it must stand for progress and put morals above money. men above dollars and equal rights above privilege. -Ex- Governor Folk at the Democratic Conference in Kansas Citv-
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
To the PoinS.
(Oklahonla stafe Can.ral.l i

A corner in eggs is pretty much of a shell game.
 A breach of promise suit is one sort of contempt of court.
 It takes a lot of sand to leave foot prints in the sands of time.
 Few of us are rich enough to own a yacht, but as long as beer remains
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
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The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
The Great Battle of Today.

There is great battle going on in this country today between prog ress and decay. between money and morals. between dollars and men.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

The United States sent 2,30O mil lion eggs to England last year. Those same eggs brought back pile" of money and Polk county can get her share with a little husr- liaQ.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

An effort is being made in Cleve- land, O., to have 50.o0o laborers agree to eat no meat for thirty days. the object being to force down the price. This probably will do the
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

All Roosevelt's articles on hunting in Africa will not hold candle to what he will say when he learns all about how his successor has "car- ried out" his policies.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
One Grand Clean-Up Sale

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The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Diamonds to the amount of 2S million dollars were sold in this country last year. That indicates big prosperity but did you get your share?
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

The weather man evidently is try ing to square accounts with us for complaining of what he gave us last summer.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

It is Chinese custom to settle all debts just prior to the first of each year. But they don't observe Christmas day over there.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

President Taft can't be blamed for firing man who would insist on spelling that nice coat of white wash he gave Ballinger.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Andrew Carnegie thinks 20 million dollars would buy peace in Central America" It might buy Central America, but not peace.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Bryan will have to make special arrangements if he keeps all the ammunition dry the President and his favorites are furnishing him these days.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

President Taft seems to think tha Ballinger is one of the nations re- sources that must be conserved at any cost.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Have you noticed with what unani- mity those insurgent congressman have failed to fall in line when the Federal patronage whip was cracked?
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Swift made 9 millions in pork last year. Every farmer who bought packing house pork helped pay it.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Booker Washington asserts that the worst enemies of the southern negroes are their fool friends. Not so bad, that.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

A cattlemen's convention in Den yer "cheered wildly" at the mention of Roosevelt's name. Just a straw.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

signers good only so far as the bene- fit Of change of diet. The packers will continue to get theirs.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

The pure food problem is lost in the more difficult problem of getting at present prices of any food. = Bir. mingham Age-Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
KLIPPED BECAUSE KLEvER.

Square meals are close rival to the Ten Commandments in making good citizens. New York Press.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Mir. Rockefeller has so often ez.l plained that he has no active connec- tion with Standard Oil that his inter
 est in preventing the concern from being dissolved may be ascribed ia| friendliness. .--- Philadelphia Led ger'
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

There is a big ice crop this year The price will accordingly be raisea next summer on account of eves-l productions New York American
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
The RsfusaI of Pardon for Ellis

The action of Governor Donaghey in refusing ia the face of the strong
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

The Bell Telephone Company made
 $l50, 900, 900 last year. Another evl dence of the fact that talk is not always cheap.---St. Paul Pioned| Press.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

"All geniuses wear long hair, says an exchange. However, whenl A woman becomes conscious of gents: she has her hair cut short. MllwapI kee Journal.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

A Kansas University professOf would make it difficult for man U get married and easy to be divoreed Those college professors are alwsss| dreaming of the millennium KsIr sas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Department sub-officials in Wash ington are now permitted to "tals discreetly." If they can do that ihey might give lessons.---New Ydk World.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

The common people down in Cen. tral America probably spend at lessl seven days in every week stack ing up the rakeoffs for the passIns presidents. Washington Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Senator Culberson gives up the minority leadership in the senate Considering it's refusal to be led this was the wise thing to do.-~ Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

the Ten Commandments in makinl good citizens.---New York Press.
 The pure food problem is lost il the more difficult problem of getting at present prices of any food. - Bir. mingham Age Herald.
 There is big ice crop this year. The price will accordingly be raised next summer on account of evet- production. New York Americah.
 The Bell Telephone Company made $l50, 900, 900 last year. Anutiler ev- dence of the fact that talk is not always cheap.---St. Paul Pionesf Press.
 All geniuses wear long hair. says an exchange. However, wha A woman becomes conscious of gents she has her hair cut short. .--- Mllwau. kee Journal.
 
 Department sub-officials in Wash ingtcn are now permitted to "tals discreetly." If they can do that they might give lessons.--New York World.
 Senator Culberson gives up the minority leadership in the senate, Considering it's refusal to be led, this was the wlse thing to do.-.l Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Nc president of the United States has ever resigned, but if someboay should put up the What is soda pop 7" question to Mir. Taft, hel IT ight. Washington Herald.
 Mir. Tafts idea of cutting down national expenditures $1O0, ,000. .000 ] year promises an interesting pro. gram of explanation to constii uenls for a number of statesmen. Wash ington Star.
 Texas millionaire wLo gave earh of his three children property valued at $2, ,000,0 ,000 for Christmas pres ent says it will give them start n ! life" The future will show which way the start was. Gazette.
 The common people down in Cen tral America probably spend at lea-l seven days in every week stack ing up the rakeoffs for the passing presidents. Washington Herald.
 A Kansas University professoi would make it difficult for man ta get married and easy to be divorced E Those college professors are awss dreaming of the millennium.- KaIr sas City Star.
 Mir. Rockefeller has so often ez { planed that he has no active connec' 4 tion with Standard Oil that his inter est in preventing the concern from E being dissolved may be ascribed ia friendliness. --- Philadelphia Ledgtf E
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Texas millionaire who gave earl of his three children property valued| at 1000, 900 for Christmas pres ent says it will give them start II life" The future will show whicn way the start was. Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

Nc president of the United Statesl has ever resigned, but if someboay should put up the What is soda
 pop 7" question to Mir. Tart, hel IT ight. Washington Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20

MT. Taft's idea of cutting down national expenditures $100, ,000, ,00OaI year promises an interesting pro gram of explanation to constii uents for a number of statesmen. - Wash ington Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
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