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Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
cRANpMA,s BOTTLE

Grandma's bottle is always filled, well
corl1ed, and to be found in a cool place.
If there have been gastronomic ex-
cesses committed at Christmas or any
other feast time, a few doses makes
one quite as good as new. Grandma
has quite a long list of patients"
One declares there is nothing that
equals the effect of her bitters when
the appetite fails, and soup and salad
taste akin to chips. Another says 1t Is
the one medicine that cures hives
quickly 1t is considered the greatest
enemy of a torpid liver. One of her
grown~up granddaughters testifies that
after trying many physicians for the
cure of that dreadful affiiction peculiar
to Job, an eight-weeks' course from
the magic bottle cured her, and there
has not been a boil since. She says
there is no need of a doctor while
grandma keeps her bottle filled. The
prescription has been in grandma's
family very many years. IT is quite
simple and easily made. Take one
tablespoonful each Of the bark of sassa
fras, sarsaparila and cascara. Add
one tablespoonful of SIENNA leaves.
Pour over one quart of cold water.
simmer slowly until reduced one-half.
strain, bottle and keep in a cool place.
For an adult the dose is a tablespoon
full morning and night. Note: Grand
ma tells us confidentially that the bot
tie is the secret of her fine complex
ion.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
FILTERED WATER; MADE ICE

IN HE artificial filtration OF drinking
water is sometimes very import
n ant problem. When the supply to-
a city is mahifestly impure all the wa
ter supplied may be purified by MIRA
ton: In Europe this lis very COM.
mon practice and number or cities, lhi
our own country are adout1ng tnls'
means for purifying the water. II the'
process is properly carried out 30 per
cent of the bacteria may be removed
The plan of. these filters is very SIM
ple.. A large area Is covered by stones.
coarse and fine gravel, with layer OF
fine sand on top. The sand must De
renewed from time to time, depending
upon the state of the water. Inc wa:
ter slowly passes through these layers
and may then be collected in reservoirs
This process Is known as slow sano'
filtration. A process that is more RAPID
than the above depends upon the addl-
ti6n OF chemicals to the water, when
causes a precipitate to fall and the
precipitate that goes to the bottom car
ries with It the bacteria and Impure
ties Of the water. The chemical useo
in this process is usually alum. The
carbonates that are found In all water
unite with the alum and cause heavy
white cloud to fall and with 1t go the
germs and foreign material. This
method of purifying water may be seen
on a small scale in the use of tablets,
which are supplied for the purpose of
purifying small amounts of water IN
the home. The use of the various FL
ters to be attached to the taps gives
a sense of security that Is not justi-
fed. Every apparatus of this kind Is
more or less defective so far as the
bacteria are concerned. They should
not be relied upon. OF all methods for
obtaining pure drinking water distilla-
tion and boiling are the safest and the
most certain. Whenever typhoid is
prevalent the water should be boiled.
1t should always be remembered that
1t is just as essential to use pure wa
ter for the purpose of washing lettuce,
celery and uncooked fruits as 1t Is to
have pure water for drinking.
The presence of bacteria in ice has
been demonstrated many times. The
typhoid bacillus has been found to be
alive after several months in ice. Ar
tificial ice, manufactured from pure
water is much safer when used in
foods or drinks. If the source of
natural ice is questionable foods to be
cooled should be placed in vessels and
the ice placed around.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
HOW TO KEEP WELL

Under the title given at the head of
this paragraph the board of health and
school board of Cincinnati have pub
lished cards which they have ordered
posted in all of the school buildings of
that city. Directions are given regard
ing air, food. exercise, rest. clothing
and cleanliness, and while all of them
might be appropriately brought to the
attention of house dwellers, the pre-
cepts regarding air are of particular
Importance. These follow
Fresh air and sunshine are neces-
sary to good health.
"Cold or damp fresh air does not
harm If the skin is kept warm.
might air is as good as day air;
breathe only through your nose.
avoid hot, dusty. crowded, dark or
damp rooms.
Let in fresh air and sunshine.
Form the habit of sitting, standing
and walking erect; and of breathing
deeply"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
LUCK OF pEAcock,s FEATHERS

The peacock's feathers superstition
Is nothing Ike so common as 1t used
to be. Perhaps Whistler's celebrated
peacock room helped to break it down.
At any rate, peacock's feathers are or
dinary enough articles of decoration
IN many happy and placid homes.
There are shops in London that keep
large stocks of them. and YOU may
buv these brineers OF misfortune at a
shilling bundle. Did the supersti-
ton originate because of the reputed
nride of the peacock. or the pride
shall have a fall" theory? Or is 1t
that the "eye" of the feather is sup
posed to see undesirable happenings.
which somehow get published upon
the housetops? One rather feels that
the beautiful tail was natures COM
pensation to the bird for giving ii the
most abominable of all voices.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
PNEUMONIA is CONTAGIOUS

III HE death rate of pneumonia Is
really dreadful sometimes 1t ex-
- ceeds even that of consumpt on,
which latter John Bunyan, graphically
spoke of as the Captain of the Men of
Death. The difference is that in pneu-
monia the very young ard the aged
succumb most; while consumption
gets its greatest harvest from those In
the very prime of life.
Pneumonia, or lung fever, was form
erly considered to affect only the lungs;
but of recent years we have found 1t to-
be a general infection, such as develops
from the growth and multiplication of
pathogenic, disease -engendering germs.
In pneumonia these germs have the.
lungs forr their principal camping
ground, though other organs and parts.
of the body are affected, sometimes
even more seriously Here, as In all
Infections, two Kinds OF causes have to
be taken into account; first, the specific
cause, the germ; and then the pred s.
posing causes which weaken the body
and So make It congenial SOL for the
germ to. thrive in. as.
Infection in pneumonia was recog-
nized long before we knew the essen
tiaI germ; it was generations ago
known to be prevalent in certain given
houses, barracks. jails, schools; epide-
mics were recognized; in hospitals di-
rect infeo tion was easily traced. Nurses
and doctors seldom suocumb to pneu-
monia, infectious as 1t is; one amons
several good reasons for this is that
they know precisely what means OF
prevention they must employ; they do
not (or should not, see cases when they
might become susceptible by reason of
bodily weakness or i'll health; and they
have no fear, which is potent flctor
In the development of any Infection
Dfatetic and Hygienic Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
NO FILTH, NO FLIES

Henry Hill chose as the subject for
his lecture to children at the London
institution 1.-THE Story of the Fl'es.'
He said that in this country alone
there were from 5000 to 1000 kinds OF
flies. and about 10000 species in the
world. 1t had been proved conclusive
" that flies were conveyors of cholera
typhoid fever. and other diseases. He
would never enter a house unless dirt
was there. Where flies breed; said
Mr.. Hill. there must be filth; no filth,
no fiies.-Brit. Jour. Nursing.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
CAUSE OF HEADACHES

In recent number of the Practi-
toner. DR.. Wilfrid Harris says that
constipation is a common cause of
headache. and the sufferer instead of
taking daily a sufficient LAKE tive. saline
by preference. to produce an easv mo-
tion. invariably waits until the consti-
patton is pronounced before taking a
pill and this difference in treatment is
sufficient to cause repeated severe
adaches.-Nursine Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
REST IN PNEUMONIA

No greater mistake is made than
constnatly to disturb a child suffering
with pneumonia. To give medicine
every hour night and day. and keep
the child awake, is to retard GONZALES
cence While food may be necessary to
stimulate subnormal vitality 1t should
be given with due regard to an in
fant's requirements. and If the hearts
action is good 1t is poor Judgment to
awaken a sick child to give food or
medicine.-Dr. Louis Fischer, Medical
Record
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
RHEUMATISM
or any ether oonHestive trouble.
ELK YEARS A SUFFERER, NOW COM-
RLETELY CURED

WINNIPEG, Man, Can, Nov. 80. 1sos.
THE OxYQENATOR cO.-Gentlemen: You
ask me II any Of my rheumatism sciatioa
hAs returned since last wrote you In July.
Thank you. there has been no trace what
ever. net even In wet weather. when rheu-
matism so Affects one. AZ mentioned In my
latter OF July, my pains. though Of stx
years standing. had entirely disappeared
after two weeks Of the oxYGBNATOR.
There was no sensation from 1t whstever
further than just from day to day seemed
to gain strength and enjoy my meals. whiis
at night slept much more seundly end
awoke feeling much freshsr than ever had
done during the six years had suffered this
intense pain. I could never have believed
that such q simple natural cure existed.
while further. only those that have really
gone through physical pain and nerve
trouble of this kind for so long. finally get
ting relief. can realize to what an extent
suoh q cure IL appreciated. Now l am fully
convinced. the more wonderful the Oxygena-
tor sppeara Thanking you for your kind
ness in the past. and wishing you success IN
your efforts against disease. Faithfully
yours. MRS. O. LESLih
The oxygsnator will cure any disease not
aAvancsd into the destructive stage.
Ouypethy IL spreading by leaps and bounds.
agree that OXYGEN Is the most powerful
curative force In existence; they themselves
have sought In vain for perfect Oxidizsr.
rHn OxYGENATOR SOLVES THE PROF.
LEM
BY means Of tho OxygenatOr the absorp-
eonceztrated BY direct treatment to the af-
Come in and let us show you our local
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what We ssy lie TRUE
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Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
DIR. LUTHER n.
MAReTON'S
School of
Metaphysics
TEACHER AN
HRAIRR

VEAOhEtH AND
HRAI4ER
Students taught the
science Of health
and OF mental and
Christian healing.
We treat and cure
all kinds OF diseases
pertaining to either
body or mind. Bad
habits, weaknesses
and abnormal eondi-
tions soon corrected
by either present or
absent treatments.
Special treatments
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Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
cANoER CURED
OXYPATHY
Scores Another Triumph

Miss Ruth Ferguson. enc Of the prize win
Aers In the Times scholarship contest last
September. who lost her sight six months
age, after trying every ether means, but
without success, SECURED AN OXYGmNA-
Ton and after two months CONSTANT use
COMPLETELY RECOVERED HER SIGHT.
The superiority OF natures work is demon
stratsd In the simple. SAFE sure. speedy
soisntinc way in which the OxY0HNATOR
arnAicaaAa
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
The Best by Test of IS Years
AT ONE MOVE IT BLoTs OUT DISEASE.
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and all other DEFORMITIES,
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The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10
BE USEFUL

Everybody don't know it, but everybody should know it, that req happiness and real success mean: being useful-doing something tc make the world better for those around you. including yourself.
 In all the field of useful things tc be done. and in which every man woman and child in Mena and Polk county can take part, none is more worthy than bringing the attention of humanity to the good things that this country disadvantages that are unused or used by but a com parative few.
 Adults should look for these things. talk about them and teach the children to do so. It will lead both old and young to brighter. more cheerful view of life. make them more loving and better loved They will draw cheerful and hnnny people to them and to our country
 No grouchy, surly man ever at.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10
EXPERIMENTAL FARM SUCCESS
People of Warren and Vicinity Eyince
 Great Interest in Work.

Warren, March Much inter- est is being taken by the people of Warren and vicinity Id the ex- perimental farm, four miles west of town. Scarcely day passes that number of citizens do not go out to inspect the work that IS progressing nicely under a force of competent workmen. A car load of lime to destroy the acidlty of the soil and two carloads of fertilizer to stimulate D | growth have been ordered. Amer ican woven wire and painted posts, with pietentious gates, en- close the farm; ditches are being dug, hot beds are in process of construction, barns and outhouses arc being painted, the soil is be- ing turned under with the latest style of machinery and everything indicates the successful operation of modern, scientific farm.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10
-77777777777777777-777777l77 7l7777777777777777- AN URGENT NEED.

One of Mena's leading citizens, who is well known as an effective worker for his town and county, recently called the attention of The Star to a weak place in our armor the fact that there is no place pre- pared in the city where strangers may go and see and examine our products and gain information rela- tive to this locality.
 There are few days that one or more persons do not arrive here who desire just such knowledge, and practically the only place they can go for it is to some of our real estate men.
 It will be conceded that many there are who hesitate to do this for one reason or another, but who would be greatly pleased to "be shown" in other ways.
 Doubtless if the Cooperative De- velopment Club would take this mat ter in hand headquarters could be established at very moderate cost where products could be shown and where literature could be found that would give desired information and do much good.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10

tracted anybody, or made the world brighter or better around him. He radiates discontent, and obtains neither friends nor sympathy.
 If you have acquired the habit, shake yourself up and get rid of it
 Treat it as you would smallpox It is nearly as bad.
 But if you have an idea that you know something that will benefit humanity-your city, county or neighbor-tell about it. Talk it to those you meet in your family. Then write it out, and bring it to The Star, and if it has the right sound to the editor-it will be printed and sent out to thousands of others. If it touches some in the right spot, they will tell it ovel again, and there's no telling how much good your idea may do.
 And it will do you more good thar anyone, too.
 Give it a trial. You can't lose fl you try hard enough.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10
Ship Subsidy, of Cour SC.

The Ship Subsidy bill has been favorably reported to the senate in spite of the fact that it is opposed by public sentiment and a large number of Western senators and rep resentatives.
 No report has been made, how ever, on the National Incorporation bill. on the Court Procedure bill, on the Currency bill, on the proposed amendments to the Interstate Com merce Law, or on the measure to establish permanent, efficient and non-partisan tariff commission, and there has been no enactment of a Postal Savings Bank law, although sound legislation along these lines is desired by the country.
 The machinery of Congress is an intricate piece of mechanism, and only few know the combination. Sc far this has been do-nothing ses. sion. Yet it started out with the promises of congressional leaders and the President that the pledges of the party would be fulfilled pledges made in the same platform that prated about Democratic inca pacity. ."-Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10
MINERAL SPRINGS, TOO.

Everyone knows that Polk county is pre-eminently blessed with num- berless springs and streams of splen- did water-one of the greatest bless ings that Nature bestows on any land. We are all proud of this and never fail to tell visitors of it.
 But we have talked so much of our pure, soft water" that even some of our own people have come to be- lieve that we have to go to some other locality to find the various mineral waters that are beneficial to ailing humanity.
 This is great mistake. Polk county has hundreds of min eral springs, many whose reputation for medicinal value existed and was appreciated long years before the railroad came.
 These should again be brought to notice-to the use of humanity in a larger way, now that they are more easily accessible.
 The Star desires to assist in calling attention of the world to this un- used resource" of this county the county from which all streams how-where the headwaters burst and bubble from the rocks and hills and run away to the. north, the east, the south, the west.
 To assist in doing this work, those who have personal knowledge of springs, supposed to have healing properties, are requested to furnish the information by word or letter, to The Star.
 This information is especially de- sired at this time regarding springs in or near Mena. A record of all will be kept. and when opportunities come analysis will be secured to con firm or disprove the claims to value.
 Many thriving cities have been built up by few springs of mineral water. We have neglected this op- portunity, but should no longer do
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10
A Progressive Victory.

The first legislative act of real lm- portance in the present session was the passage on Saturday by the Sen ate of the Postal Savings Bank Bill. And in that act the progressives won signal victory.
 The reactionaries started out to "fulfill'' the promises of the plat form with reference to postal sav- ings banks as they had fulfilled those promising tariff revisien-in the interest of big capital and with out regard to the rights or needs or convenience of the people.
 The progressives did not permit this thing to be done. They did not get quite the kind of bill the plat form promised, but as it passed the Senate the measure comes nearer to the platform than to the original bill.
 If the bill is as good as it looks--if it has no hidden Joker" s"--and if it fares as well in the house and be comes a law, whatever it's merits, those merits will have to be credited to the progressive Republicans, who worked courageously and persistent. ly against the designs of Aldrich and his followers in the senate, and forced big concessions on behalf of the people.---Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10
W. CT. U. COLUMN
Edited by Mrs. Eleanor. Harris. President.

There has been "somethirg do- ing" by the W. C. T. U. during the past week.
 Tuesday March lst. Regular meeting at home of Mrs. Walter Harris. Quite number of mem bers aud several visitors were present.
 Wednesday March 2d. Some of the members of w. C. T. U. visited the jail carrying bundles of papers to prisoners. Friday, March 4th. At 3:SO D. rn., the w. C. T. U. visited the Mena High School, where a short program was rendered after which the school WITS presented with portrait of Francis F. Willard also a prohibition map of U. 5. A. Friday evening at s o'clock lecture was delivered by Dr. Thomas Forrest at M. E. church under auspices of ". c. T. D.
 Sunday, March 6. At S:30 I. m., several members of the w. C. T. U., met at the jail by request and held prayer with the prison CTS.
 Sunday evening at S:45 memo rial services were held at M. k. church, South, in honor of the late Francis E. Willard, the founder and organizer of the w, c. T. U.
 About GOO pages of temperance literature has been distributed during the past week. We have received six new members, abou $10 increase in funds, and re ceived a gift of white bunting from several business houses ir the city. This is certainly en couraging to temperance work CTS. Let the good work gc on.
 The next regular meeting o the w. c. T. U. will be held Tuesday, March l5, at the hom' of Mrs. William Hamilton corner Third street and Dewey avenue All interested in this work should be present.
 A White RibbOuer,
The Mena weekly star., 1910-03-10
Are These Things True !

It is pretty generally accepted in Washington that the only men whose counsel President Taft will hear in relation to party policies are Aldrich, Cannon and those whom these lead CTS approve.
 A few days ago a senator who has continuously aligned himself with the party organization as repre- sented by Aldrich and Cannon said in private:
 The President is putting the party on the rocks by taking the advice of the wrong men,
 A progressive senator called at- tention to the fact that the first speaker had worked with the Presi- dents friends, and urged him to see Mir. Taft and tell him his mistake. The regular" replied:
 He would not listen to me. The organization would throw me out I would not try"
 If there was one thing that en. tered into the prestige of Mr. Taft as a presidential candidate more than any other it was the belief that he would continue to oppose Aldrich and Cannon and the predatory in- terests they represent as his pre- decessor had opposed them. The keynote of the Roosevelt policies was 'uncompromising war on graft and special privilege. and it was MT. faft's espousal of the Roosevelt policies that nominated and elected him.
 The whole country warmed to ! President Taft as the processes of Inc preliminary campaign gradually