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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

meat. especially red meat, IS the
only arch-fiend that carries into the
system uric acid and the other MEM
beers of the purin group, but 1t IS
not correct. Tea, coffee, chocolate
cocoa, peas, beans. asparagus. onions
and few other foods all contain the
purin bodies to some extent. AMI
NAL soups and malt liquors are also
guilty. All alcoholic liquors are OBJ
iectionable, some. OF course, more
than others. By many the white
meat Of chicken or other fowl IS con-
sidersd much less pernicious than red
meat. such as beef. mutton, lamb,
etc: by others, this is contradicted.
Excellent authorities, however, state
whatever may be true theoretically
the so-called red meats seem most
Objectionable practically.
Increasing the casily-digested
animal foods, allowing milk, eggs. a
small amount of cheese, broiled or
roasted meats, beef, lamb and chick
ems in small quantities once day
often brings happy result. Com
bine with these farinaceous foods.
as rice, farina, tapioca, wheat-bread,
etc., and suitable vegetables and
fruits. Such procedure may give
just the relief the overworked
machine is craving.
During acute attacks of rheuma-
tism the diet should consist of milk,
buttermilk, milk toast, gruels, etc,
This should continue so long as there
is any fever. All meats and other
Objectionable articles mentioned
above should be excluded until re-
covery is assured.
Alkaline waters, such as Vichy,
Saratoga Springs, French Lick
Spring and other similar waters are
valuable, and excellent results fol
low the use of generous quantitie:
Cat least three pints daily)of any
pure, soft water, taken between
meals"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
A FORTUNATE COMMUNITY

The Star rejoices with all good
people at any opportunity to point
out the good things. There are
many such in Mena, and it pays once
in awhile for everyone to give them
moments thought. Here is one.
No man can or will deny the fact
that Mena is far more fortunate
than many cities in that there are
but few law violations. even of a
minor character.
There are no burglars, no hold ups,
little or no gambling, almost no
fights, peace disturbances or drunk
enness.
There have been periods in the
past when all these things have been
here in more or less degree. There
have been times when it was not
considered safe or best for ladies to
walk on certain streets after sun
down, both when saloons existed and
when they did not. No such condi-
tions now exist.
Twice before when Mena was un-
der the no-saloon regulations, it was
notorious that there were Joints
that thrived and reaped rich har-
vest from selling vile liquors TO all
who would pay the price, men or
boys. Bootlegging was safe avo-
cation. Drunken broils were com
mon. gambling was rampant.
The condition is hundred-fold
worse than with open salocns-even
when the officials were lax in their
duties.
Many predicted the same de-
moralization when the saloons were
closed last January.
But the contrary is true. And
there's reason.
1t all rests with the officers and
the support they are given.
The present city administration il
in every department for the enforce
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
Respectfully
W. P. Parks. Mayor.

The man that looks out on the
world today, if.he knows what Social
ism is. can see it forcing itself upon
us from every angle. What is Social
ismY 1t is Democracy in its purity.
Political Democracy is coming the
initiative, referendum and recall.
Industrial Democracy will naturally
follow. The Socialists believe that
we should have right to initiate any
law that we may want and refer it to
the people for a majority vote and
then let the majority rule. They also
believe that all laws should be referred
to the people for majority vote.
They believe that we should have the
recall from school director to Presi-
dent by a majority vote. They also
believe that the Industries of the
nation should be ruled the same way,
and here is the middle:
They believe that private property
should be privately owned and that
public property, that is to say, proper
ty that the public must use, should
be publicly owned and ruled by ma
jority.
Well. where is the muddleY
Here it is; This basic principles OF
Socialism are based upon Sociology OF
political ECONOMY and there are very
few people who understand Sociology.
Did you ever notice that the Socialists
among the common people do not
agrees Well let us look for the cause.
Most of we Socialists among the COM
mon people are like the blind men
who want to see the elephant, they
only grasp small portion of what is
best for society and think they have
It all, and then try to show up some
great large something in socialist
government that does not and never
will exist. Socialism in plain words
means the people rule supreme. That
is why politicians stand no show with
Socialists in a debate when Socialists
know what Socialism is.
Another thing; the socialists are
misrepresented by men who want
power Tor this reason. II all laws
had to be referred to the people before
becoming laws, what trust would offer
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
nent Of LAM.

ment Of law.
The chief Of police and his assist
ants, the sheriff and his deputies and
the United States deputy marshal
work together to maintain good
order and law enforcement.
And they have the sentiment Of
the people behind them. Not one
of the hundreds who believe that
the saloon should exist. Ia It it is
right and best, favors the selling of
intoxicants contrary to the law.
They say, if the people want it dry"
make it so. Then. if they find the
other way best, they can have it by
asking
There is a spirit of fairness that is
commendable.
All il all, Mena is TO be congratu-
lated on the healthy, normal condi-
ton Of its affairs.
1t is fortunate community.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
LURE OF THE ouT.oE-pooRs

Prisoners in the Jail at Mena have
recently made two Intellectual efforts to
escape. The Mena Star, which boosts
early and late for Mena, will probably
be unable to understand how any man
could desire to leave Mena, even
though he is in Jail there. Arkansas
Gazette.
No, it's not to leave Mena that
causes those poor fellows to vainly
tear at the bars that restrain them,
but the lure of Menas out-of-doors--
the sunshine, the mountains, the
sparkling streams, the blooming
trees and green fields.
Mena is the place of all the world
where the JOY of life is present and
where life can be lived at its very
hest
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
Mena, Ark.
Mr.. Logan Writes on Two Recent
Measures.
Ross Ford.

To the Editor of The Star:
Dear Sir:-Thinking that my posi-
ton regarding the formation of the
new judicial district, which at one
time it was planned should include
Polk county with Garland and Mont
gomery. might be misleading, desire
to state that when the bill came from
the House forming district of the last
named counties most of the attorneys
from Mena teleeraphed me to add Polk
county to the bill so when the bill
came up on second reading | offered
to add Polk county, and the bill was
allowed to stand until | could ascer-
tain how our people felt about the
matter. 1 telegraphed the attorneys
that | was opposed to the bill, and |
then telegraphed the editor of The
Star that I was opposed to the bill
and asked for some expression as to
what the people wanted in this con-
nection. The Star telegraphed me
that as far as it could ascertain most
of the people were opposed to it. so
went home and paid visit to Mena
and after talking with a great many
people from all parts of the county
decided that our people were opposed
to it and when the Judiciary Commit
tee returned the bill for Garland and
Montgomery counties only it was put
on its third reading embracing only
Garland and Montgomery counties.
But as stated. did not see the use
of creating new district, so voted
against the bill.
Another point, | was stated that
the Confederate appropriation bill al
lowing money to pay expenses of the
old Confederate soldiers to the re-
union was defeated in the Senate.
The first vote taken on the bill in the
morning was against the bill, but it
was reconsidered and voted on again
in the afternoon, and was passed by a
strong majority after nay amendment
was adopted.
Yours very truly,
John P. Logan.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

Those interested in god. clean
healthy sport will be given an oppor-
tunity of witnessing clever wrestling
match between two wei known az
fists Of the mat at Grannis, Arks
Wednesday. April 5. between Fritz
Warner champion middeweieht wrest-
Ter and weight-liiter of New Orleans,
weight 1854, and Frank M. Cox, all a-
round athlete and wrestler of Mime
apolis. weight 173, The contest wild
take place at p. M, and will be the
best two out of three, catch as catch
can. Admission so cents. Come
and enjoy the sport.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
TAXING THEIR woRp roR 1T.

When an attempt was made re-
Gently to lower the passenger and
freight rates of the railroads in Ar
kansas, the companies rushed into
the courts to protest. on the grounds
that such reductions were unreason-
able and confiscatory and would
make it impossible to earn fair divi-
dends on their heavy investments.
Senator John P. Logan. represent
ing Polk and Scott counties, has TAX
en- them at their word. and proposes
that they pay taxes on the same
property basis. Following is what
he SAYS Of the bill:
Little Rock, March lS, 1911.
Dear Sir:--I have always believed
in equal justice in all things and
especially in taxation. | have never
believed In depressing the railroads
in anyway nor do | believe in the
railroads being allowed to Cypress
the people: nor do l believe that the
railroads are entitled to any more
consideration than you or or any
other ordinary citizen like us: and |
think they ought to be made to bear
their just proportion OF the burden
of taxation.
For many years the railroads
have gradually increased their
freight rates, and the legislature
gave the RAILROAD Commission full
authority 70 regulate the rates. but
Is quick a. they began to reduce
their freight and passenger rates,
the railroads rushed into the United
States courts and enjoined them
from enforcing them. Now in order
90 3ostify themselves they claimed
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

and no corporation. II the govern.
ment should start a life insurane.
department millions who never IA
or would insure in private CON
pany would hasten to take out gov.
eminent policies.
No, it is not the people who ara
afraid of the government. it's Bio
Business that's afraid of governmen,
competition.
That's who's afraid. --Southwes,
American.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
.oLE ARKANSAw."
BY James Everett Moles.


Ole Arkansaw's comm,
An she's likely apt to shine,
She's nothin' short o-hummin',
with her products on the line.
She's a shown of to. neighbors
Up there in the central states,
That she's wakin' up an goin'
All the fastest kind o. gaits.
But don't know Why them fellers
Haint discovered us before,
An abound our soil was richer,
An we had the mineral ore,
Or that we had such cotton,
An such corn am rice by gum!
AM them great big juicy apples,
Jest to sorter fill up some;
AM then we have the diamonds,
Comm straight from our mine,
Can't be be beat in all creation
In the glory of the shine.
An the logs, the hay, the peaches,
An prairie butter too,
An the chickens, eggs an melons,
Oh shucks that's jest few,
Fer we hate to be braggin'
But we've simply got to shout
That "Ole Arkansaw's" rollin'
An they're cleerin' long the route
Yep, know just what they call us,
"Razor-backs an Scissor Bills
An we smile amused a-thinkin'
OF the treasures in our hills.
Oh, you kid of golden promise,
Oh. you land o. silver showers.
Where the Master touched the rainbow
For to tint the shrubs an flowers
Why, the carol o. the song birds
Seems to live throughout the day
An the streams air allus laughin,
Full o. music on the way,
An I'll tell you confidential,
That our gals air full o. grace,
An our babies look like angels,
An their mothers, face.
oh, there haint no use o. boostin',
This is Arkansaw's new dawn,
An world o. folks'll know us
AS s'that train goes rollin' on.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

OF two brown mules taken up by
j. +. Davis at Hatiield. Description:
We find two brown mare mules about
13 hands high; che has a white face
and two white feet on left side; both
without mark or brand. We apprase
the value of the two mules at $500,
Signed, II. S. Arnold,
G G, Lach.
J l.. Griffin.
wit Appraisers.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
Rheumatism and It's Cure.

If there is disease more than
any other that is caused by improper
diet. and that can be helped most
often by diet properly adjusted to
the patient. it is rheumatism, in a.
most every one of its FORMS" SAYS
Jean Williams. M. D.. in Woman's
Home Companion for april.
There is popular belief that
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

In order opass the necessary laws
for the benefit of the people the
present Arkansas legislature decided
it must hold an extra session lasting
UP to within day of the big reunion
at the state capital. all this at an
expense that has bankrupted the
state treasury. But they had time
to adjourn to see ball game, all
right. But that's easy. when t
can be done full pay.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30


ings of the council he would have
found that every bill presented 10
the city was itemized and approved
by the finance committee before being
allowed by the council. he would
also have heard read the re-
ports Of the city treasurer. police
judge and chief Of police, showing the
amounts collected and paid out. the
report of the chief Of police and police
judge being itemized and accom-
panied by the treasurer receipt for
the moneys collected by them. All
these are still on file with the city
clerk. are public records, and may be
inspected at any time.
4th. During the present administra-
ton there have been no requests for
work on the streets and alleys which
have not been investigated by the
street committee, composed. OF one
alderman from each ward, and where
ever the requests were reasonable ac-
cording to the report of the street
committee. the work has been ordered
done.
5th. The police force OF this city is
maintained at the expense OF but
SIPS per month. There is not a
city of the size of Mena in the state
Of Arkansas, which has had fewer
burglaries, holdups, thefts and other
disturbances than the city of Mena in
the past year. There has not been a
single complaint made to the city
council of the conduct of the police
officers, or of their failure TO do their
duty or enforce the laws or ordinances.
9th. Blind igers, gambling houses
and other illeeitimate businesses have
not thrived under the present admin
stration. and there is nothing to war
rant the inference that they will thrive
should anyone else than DR.. Mccoy
be elected mayor. If DR.. Mccoy. or
anyone else. has any knowledge of
any OF these things being carried on,
that person. as law abiding citizen,
should file an affidavit of facts before
the police judge or mayor of the city,
which can be done without the ex-
penditure of single cent on his part,
and without bond for costs.
7th. AS to the statement that
some might have the people believe
that Mr. Mccoy is tool, as he ex-
paesses it, for some other man. ! am
not informed. Notwithstanding the
fact that the apparent interest taken
in this matter by certain disgruntled
politicians, would at least indicate the
contrary.
9Th. The sanitary condition OF the
city has never been better than in the
last several months, and this is due
to the untiring efforts of the Board of
Health. one member Of which is now
a candidate for mayor. having been
appointed to that position at the time
of his qualification as alderman. |
do not know of any need to inject the
religious ideas of any particular creed
into the coming administration.
A statement taken from the dis
bursements. as shown by the city re-
cords for the past nine months, shows
a decrease of over $3.50 per month,
for the expenses of the city govern
ment, in comparison to the twelve
months proceeding the present admin
listration.
trust that whether or not DR.. Nc
Coy is elected. he will visit the city
council hereafter, and familiarize him
self with the manner of conducting
the city government.
Respectfully
W. P. Parks. Mayor.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
The PEOPLE Like EN-.

Started cautiously in As obscure
little towns, the postal savings bank
is big success, nevertheless. Even
Postmaster-General Hitchcock says
so. IF had the money | would
open 500 new ones tomorrow" he
declares.
Of course, it's a success. And
why?
Because the people trust their
government as they trust no man
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
Difference Between a Socialist and
Irsurgent.

In the April American Magazine,
Mr.. William Allen White. writing of
political conditions and Tenderness as
he does so brilliantly. says:
Talk to your political insurgent,
and he will tell you frankly that the
direct primary system of nomina-
tions, the corrupt practices act, the
recall, the initiative and referendum,
or universal suffrage Qf he goes that
far are merely means to an end.
But if you ask him to what end, he
has no definite answer. Talk to
your progressive economic reformer
and he will tell you that the regula-
ton of railroads, the federal incor-
poration of capital doing interstate
business, the conservation of our
natural resources. and the preven-
ton of child labor, are but steps in
the right direction. But ask him
what it is that really lies at his ulti-
mate goal in the right direction. and
he will shake his head. He does not
know any more than Mr.. RiIey's lit
tie boy, where he is going or what
he is going to do when the world
busts through. All of which proves
that there is something in this for
ward movement. For when a re-
former attempts to answer the third
then WHAT he is either foolish or
insincere. Fer there stands always
the irlpenetrable grindstone. The
insurgent and economic reformer do
not pretend to say what is beyond it.
But the Socialist is impatient. He
will have none of your mere steps in
the right direction He pretends to
see too far into the grindstone. So
cialism claims to be too farsighted
to be true. Real wisdom takes az
count of exceptions, sees qualifica-
tions, trusts something to the good
Gods grace. and knows instinctively
that it will do no good to look in the
back Of the book for the answer to
social problems.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

What is world coming to anyhow?
Jim Patten. who has made several
fortunes by getting corner on such
necessities as wheat and scooting the
prices np, is now under indictment
for promoting q cotton corner"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

There's good deal of detail to be
worked out. but Mena is going to
have better and bigger water sys-
tenn. When owners of $500. 100 out
of $724,500 of the city's taxable
property ask for a thing. and say
they are willing to pay for it. it's
pretty likely to come to pass.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
For Exchange.

| have just received my spring lire
OF Ladies and Mems Hats, which |
want to exchange for chickens. corn,
feed, eggs, or other farm products. A
little cash mixed in will be acceptable.
IA, X. Peninger,
l3-4t Nunley, Ark.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

Boss Cox of Cincinnati. charged
with perjury. seems to have the IRE
call" system. beaten mile. He en-
joins every judge that proposes to
try him.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

There is more to be gained by
kind words and pointing out the
good things than by finding fault.
And that's the system practiced so
far as possible by The Star.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

Mena and Polk county are getting
better every day simply because
people are learning Of their advant-
6Ees and grasping their opportuni-
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30
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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-03-30

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W t
The Tupelo journal., 1911-05-05
INSURANCE.
Commissioner Henry Issues Timely
Warning.

warning.
Jackson.-In answer to an inquiry as
to whether the Commercial Fire Insur-
ance Company of Washington, D. c., and
the Metropolitan Mutual Fire lnsur-
ance Company of Philadelphia were try
ing to do business with prominent peo-
pie OF Mississippi through the mails, In
surance Commissioner r. NJ. Henry re-
piled that the concern was not author
lied to transact business in Mississippi
and says:
II would not give a "Trip for fire in
surance in an unauthorized company. In
the first pdace, no company worthy of
the name would undertake to violate
the law by writing insurance in this
underhand In the second place,
should a loss occur, you are absolutely
at the mercy of the company, and would
be compelled to accept whatever it chose
to offer, and my experience with concerns
of that kind is that they choose to offer
very little. You cannot sue them for
the reason that they nave no agent on
whom service of process can be served,
and no adjustment of the loss can be
made, for the reason no ad juster can
come in the state to adjust a loss for an
unauthorized company.
Another reason why l should not
place insurance in that kind of a con-
Germ is due to the fact that under a law
passed by the last legislature the policy
holders themselves might become liable
for the fees and taxes due by the COM
panies. / have some suits now pending
in which / am undertaking to enforce
that penalty. I. M. HENRY"