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The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Woodrow Wilson to the Farmer.

"The farmer has not been served as he might and should be. We have set up and subsidized agricul- tural schools, horticultural schools, schools of poultry breeding and the rest, and they have done excellent work. Our support of them should be hearty and generous. But a more effective way still has been found by which the farmer can be served. Lectures and schools and experimental farms attached to schools like laboratories are excel lent; but they do not and cannot of themselves push their work home. Some states have gone much beyond this and we should follow them with zest. rt nj
 The thing that tells is demon- stration work. The knowledge of the schools should be carried out to the farms themselves. pr. Sea man A. Knapp found the way when he was sent into the south to fight the boil weevil. Choosing a good farm and a good farmer here and there, he showed the farmer how to cultivate part of field, gave him simple, fundamental directions, brought him selected seed, and made frequent visits afterward to see that his directions were carried out. Of course the neighbOrs promptly took notice and the next season did the same things with the same re- sults-good crops, earlier crops, crops that the weevil was no match for.
 And fighting the weevil was only an incident. The work grew in every direction-not work in the schools, but work suggested and directed by men sent out from the schools to take science to the farm, until the agricultural department could not supply the men called for from every direction. The coun- tryman began once more to come into his own. When the farmer does fully take science into part nership and becomes his own mas ter and fortune builder, the day will be gone once for all when the townsman can tax him and ignore him and absorb unto himself the powers of government at his plea sure.
 Tt does not require a great deal of money to train men and send them out for this work: and when once it is begun it goes on of itself. Private persons, voluntary inde- pendent associations. county au- thorities take it up. It is thing that gives life as it goes. It awakens countrysides and rouses.f them to take charge of themselves. It is
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
\ Cure of Paralysis.

This is to certify that l had a stroke of paralysis Feb l7, 1910, at which time I was totally helpless and 1t was not believed that could pecover. By the methods employed by Dr. w. Bailey Crawford I have nearly recovered and at the present rate of progress will soon be even better and stronger than before. I will cheerfully recommend Dr. Crawford and his methods to any one desiring treatment in similar cases, or in nervous diseases of every description. This testimonial IS voluntary and is printed with a desire to help others who may be afflicted and unable to find relief J. w. Douthitt, Bluejacket, Okla.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Advertisement for-MaiI Service.

Postollice Department, Washing ton, D. C., February i7. 1913.
 Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General until March fl, 1913, for carrying the United States malls for the term from April 1, 1913, to June 30, 1914, on the follow Ing described route-includin the depositing and collecting of mail along the route-by schedule stated, or such other schedule of like run ming as the postmaster general may pPescribe:
 From Quito to Mena, Arkansas, s miles and back, three times a week. Leave Quito Tuesday Thursday and Saturday al : a. m.: arrive at Mena Dy 10 a. m. Leave Mena Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at fl a. m; arrive at Quito by 2 D. m.
 For further information see bull letlns posted at Mena postofllce.
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 HERBINE cures constipation and re-establishes regular bowel move ments; Price soc. Sold by McNer- npX'S DharD1aau
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
HUNDREDS OFFER TRIBUTE.
Church Crowded by Loving trIchus
 of Miss Emma Henderson.


 The NJ. E. church, South, was filled to it's capacity Sunday ny friends who came to pay tributes of love and respect to the memory of Miss Emma Henderson, who died Friday afternoon, and listen
 10 the words of praise and comfort by the Rev. Francis N Brewer the paslor of the church of which the deceased was a member, and oI lde Rev. w. l.. Smith, a frieud ot the family and pastor of the Baptist church. The choir rendered a Deau- tiful special program suitable to the occasion. The floral offerings were both proluse and DeauJlluI'
 among the pieces being a hand some pillow from the Woman s Literary Club.
 Following the services at the church a funeral cortege ot unusual size followed the remains to thelr last resting place in the l. 0, O. F. cemetery. IT,ochridge. E. NJ. Sharp, J. E. Disheroon, s. c. Reynolds, W. E' Anderson. 0. A. Alexander, M. r. Olney and w. B. Montgomery Miss Henderson was born Al wears ago in Cusseta, Tex, and is survived by two brothers and one sister. These are: w. o. Hender- Ison of Cusseta, B. E. Henderson oi Onoaska, Tex, and Mrs. J. G. Jackson. A second sister died a short time ago.
 Miss Henderson came to Mena about twelve years ago. and very soon became actively identified with work in the church and Sunday school of her membership, the NJ | E. church. South, and also in the Woman's Literary Club, in which she was an honored member. She was a fine musician and acted for long time as chairman of the mu- sic committee in the club. She was woman imbued with the will tC be useful to the world, and was al- ways lo be found working along such lines.
 The total number of her ac- quaintances represented her friends and admirers, and all these mourn over the early ending of a life that shed rays of sunshine on the length and breadth of her field of activi- ty.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Soldiers Break in Shoes by Water
 Treatment.

A simple, although effective, way of breaking in" shoes is that en- ployed in the United States army. After the shoes have been fitted to their feet the soldiers stand in water up to the shoe tops, until the leather is thoroughly soaked. Then the soldiers are put on a march, and this hike" is kept up until the shoes are thoroughly dried on the feet. Forever afterward the shoes are perfectly comfortable, for they conform in shape to every little pc .culiarity of the wearer's feet. This method of breaking in shoes, while not new in itself, is one result of the recent investigation of the foot trouble of the army, which the spe- cially appointed board of army of licers has been conducting.-From the February Popular Mechanics.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
The Blood of Madero.

With all his WaVering weakness
 Francisco Madero represented the
 best there is of civilization in MeXi-
 co, and he was deposed as president
 and slain by savages. Madero would not kill his foes. He would not
 coerce the people. He sought to better conditions and he favored
 reforms which certain of his en- tourage obstructed. He was honest as Brutus, though many about him were much condemned to have an itching palm Some of those who
 helped make him president hated him for that he did not plunder and slay for their benefit. Madero was destroyed by plutocratic anarchs. And the multitude submit. Yet 1t must be there is a leaVen of light bearers in the MeXic darkness. So far as there is an intelligent opinion it must be Maderista, for Madero had enlightened ideas and sympa- thies. He understood the meaning of democracy and did not want to rule so much as he wanted to serve his country. For this the savages slew him. And those savages now overaWc the masses, though they do not dominate intelligent public opinion, small though it be. The little finger of that public opinion shall yet be mightier than the wrist of the strong hand The armed an achs triumph for but a little while. Growing thought in Mexico will end them. Democrats may be slain but not Democracy-William Marion Reedy in The Mirror.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
RUSINESS COLLEGE NOTES.

Frank Strauss enrolled Thursday for n business course in the day school. ,, D,. an5
 r9rl Gam and Will Nelson and Ibrolher have each contracted for a lhree months course in pennah- shin in the night school. lIena Business College now mas an enrolment of 2l.
 Mrs. Matte c. Littleton and ROD rrl Howard are leading in the book keeping department. Why is it that girl can go to school in bad, rainy weather and a boy cannot? Our review in spelling Tuesday was very encouraging. Out of the 3O lest words taken from a New York educational journal, only one in the class fell as low as 90 per cent.
 An Idiot.
 In our school last week the ques- lion came up as to what is the definition of an idiot, and Prof
 
 !ustus told the class that the best definition ever given of an idiot is as follows: An idiot is a person either a boy or girl, who will mol go to school when he has chance In other words, one who refuses tC Ilake an education when somebody else is ready and anxious to foo the bill for him. Some think tha better definition would be the ont given us not long since by mar who had let his chance slip wheI boy. He said, "a boy that won go to school is a fool. I can see i inow, after it is too late. You tel | the boys for me I hope they vii have sense enough to improve theil opportunities and not do like
 have done.' This is good advice fo the young men of Mena, and it i hoped they will heed it.
 L. B. Hurley, a representative O the Underwood Typewriter Com pany, from Little Rock, was wei leone visitor at our school Friday
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

There evidently were at least two classes of state senators who strongly favored the bill offered to muzzle and smother the newspapers of Arkansas. Some of these did not realize what they were proposing to do and some seem to have fear of publicity. A review of events of only a year or two are sufficient to identify the latter class. Our Polk county senator was of neither of these and he voted mo" to the in- famous measure.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

We don't believe that Polk coun- tvs representatives in the legisla- ture are in this class, but it is an open secret that the reason so many members are sore on the initiative and referendum and the popular rule idea is because the people so readily grasped a chance to cut down the legislative term to 60 days and the amount of salary to be collected. This act is taken to plainly indicate that the people are unfit to rule themselves or to decide what they want.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
ROn't Be q Coward.

What the world needs today is a baptism of intellectual and moral courage. Fearless minds alone can storm the walls of ignorance and .cowardice and prejudice; fearless personalities alone can overcome the evil in high places; fearless spirits alone can conquer the King of Terrors and spread upon the earth the doctrine of Gods human ity and mans divinity.-Stephenson.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

not help from the government, it is merely light from the govern ment. The light does the rest. We should give ourselves the pleasure, the pride and satisfaction of putting New Jersey forward to set an exam pie in this truly great and intelli- gent work for relaying the founda- tions of wealth and prosperity in the United States. Prom a mes sage to the New Jersey legislature by Governor Wilson.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
CHICKEN THIEF AT WORK.
Mrs. G. H. Nenable Lost 3l of Flock
 Monday Night.

Mrs c. II. Nenable, who lives at Eleventh and Church, reports the loss Monday night of 3l chickens, mostly Plymouth Rocks. Among them, however, was white banty rooster.
 The thieves left about 9 of the flock, and Mrs. Nenable believes .they simply took what they could carry. So far no trace of the mis- creanls has been found.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Marriage License.

The following marriage licenses have been issued during the past week:
 James R. Bailey of Board Camp to Miss Ovie May Hendrix of Ink.
 G. C. Ray to Miss Emily Allen. both of Big Cedar, Ok.
 W. II, smith to Miss Beulah Hn- ton, both of Big Cedar, Ok.
 Dorman Knight to Miss Allie Harkey, both of Hatton.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Opportunity.

A mail order house 300 to 600 miles away must pay 6 cents to get a l0-pound package mailed. The home merchant, serving the same article to a 50-mile territory, can deliver the same thing to you for g cents. He can send it for local delivery, moulding such rural routes as may start from the home pOstoflice, for fl cents. A mail or der house 1000 miles away must pay 9l cents to get such parcel mailed. In view of these facts, it should be possible for the mer- chants of this city Co develop an immense tade in the outlying dis lricts for material to he delivered by parcel post. NorilN the pOssi- bilities for the development of this business are very great, for in the country around Wills Point there is thus a great potential trade waiting for some one to step for ward and get it. The trade will go to the merchant who reaches out for it with advertising-Wills Point Chronicle.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
The Cocaine War.

From the Saturday Evening Post.
 An interesting bill, prepared at the district attorneys office Tn the city of New York, has been intro- duced in the state legislature at AL bany. It provides that any unlI- censed person found selling cocaine, or with cocaine in his possession, shall be sent to the penitentiary for seven years: that any unlicensed druggist who has more than five
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

Bloating after eating, indigestion. latulence or water brash, may be quickly corrected through the use Of Prickly Ash Bitters. It strength ems digestion, cleanses and regulates the bowels. Jackson Drug Co.,. Gun nels Drug Co., McNerney's phar- macy, special agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
WATCH FOR THIS!
bolton's Rig Cut Price Sale Of Housefurnishings Will Be the
 Next Sensation.

This will be a big price-slashng, bargain-giving. money-saving, stock reducing event-and it's coming soon. Take an inventory of your homs and see what you need and then watch for the chance to get the things cheap.
 Matt D. Bolton,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
School Entertainment.

Hatfield School Improvement, So- ciety will give another play Sat- urday, March 8. Proceeds will apply on purchase of piano for the school. We kindly invite all of our friends who wish to aid a good cause, and assure them a pleasant evening.
 Committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
\ Handsome Booklet.

One of the handsomest little booklets received in Mena for some time is sent out by E. w. Town send of Salisbury, Md. This tells of the qualities of pure bred berries Tn way to make a person hungry for berry season. Better write for one. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Doctors Use This for Eczema

Dr. Evans. Ex-commissioner of Health. tween skin diseases n. | inc hInoi !" ,7.t,a skln must be cured rough the skin The germs must be washed out. and so salves have long ago been found worth !ess The most advanced physicians Of thls country are now agreed on thfs. and are prescribing wash of winterrrsar
 thymol and other Ingredients for eczema and all other skin diseases. This com for Eczema r - " 'Ao''
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
For Sale.

30 acres adjoining the town of Grannis, Ark; 9 acres in cultiva- tion. Good Groom house, we'll of water, barn and outbuildings
 Price Si,5OO, half cash, balance n l2 months. Address J. k. Poe. Grannis, Ark, for particulars. itf
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Doubtless They Are Both to Blame

This world would be a better place If husbands only kept the pace They set in the pre-nuptial race. But when the women boldly dare To wear curl-papers in their hare. Could you expect a man to care?
 E. F. s. in Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

Those suhragettes in England can give all kinds of points to night riders, Black Handlers or Nihilists on making things lively. They use everything from hat pins to dyna- mite and hatchets and acids to wreck buildings and mail boxes and destroy peace of mind over in Lon don. Sufferin snakes! If our American women want suffrage give it to 'em quick!
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Returning to England.

c. E. Roberts, who has been vis- lung his brother, F.. c. Roberts. who lives three miles east of Mena since December t3, left Wednesday for his home at South6eld. London, England. He will sail from New York Saturday, March 8, and hopes to be home by Sunday, March i6.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

Dr Holmes, the well known skin spe- elalist writes. "i am convinced that tne n'D.p. Prescription Is as much Q specihG Tor eczema as quinine for malaria. ! nave been prescribing the DD.D. remedy Tor years" It will take away the iteh the instant you apply 1t.
 In fact, we are so sure of what D.Dp. Viii do for-. you that we will be giau 10 let you have q si bottle on our guar antee that 1t will cost you nothing un- less you find that 1t does the work.
 pHAnxgACv
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

The historians of the future may be able to decide between Turkey and Mexico as to which is the most cruel and blood-thirsty nation. That's more than modern writers would care LO do.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Chamberlain's Tablets for Consti-
 naifan

.. For constipation, Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent. Easy to take
 mild and gentle in effect. Give them trial. For sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

Want to exchange property or buy improved farm land close to rail- road town. No overflow or rocky land wanted. Describe land in first letter. Station D, box 55, St. Joseph, Mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

Bring us your country produce. We pay the top market price for chickens, eggs, butter, etc.
 J. F. Averitt.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

Dr. Crawford now is located in Mena at 6ii Mena street, where he Is prepared to treat anyone in need of his services.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

So far this session, and it's get ting late, nothing has been said about moving the State University to Little Rock. That's good, but neither have we heard much of any proposition to take the university and other state schools out of poli- finc
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

The springtime is showing it's bright side and Nature is doing it's full share to make life sweet. It it not too bad that humanfty-men and women-can not keep the bright side more in evidence? The lack of this is what all too often makes life hard and bitter.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

Many a man goes to bed feeling llke King and wakes up feeling like the deuce. Jr
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

The quickest and most effective remedy for loosening the phlegm. relieving irritation and curing any cough or cold is Bloodine Cough Checker.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

Wanted-Hair switches to make
 from combings. Work guaranteed Mrs. Paris, eos Seventh St. s-4
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

For Sash and Doors see J. B. GOSS.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-11-07

A most deplorable tragedy was en-
acted at Black Hawk early Saturday
morning when Smith Turner shot and
instantly killed his brother-in-law, B.
K. Cooley. Three out of four shots
took effect. Mr.. Cooley is said to have
been unarmed. The difficulty arose
over the settlement of the Turner es-
tate it is alleged. The funeral of MIR.
Cooley was held on Sunday and was
attended by about the largest crowd at
any funeral ever held in Carroll coun-
ty. and was under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity of which deceased
was agalued member Mr.. Cooley was
well known in Lexington and was held
in the highest esteem by all.
Il. r. Lipsey. of Franklin, visited
the State Fair Wednesday.
j. U. Sheehy was over from Bowling
Green Monday.
Anything In Groceries, we have
HI 7 siYsey-poty Co.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-11-07

G. A. King, of Kosciusko, on Sunday
was driving fine pair of horses near
the Mrs. A. C. McBee place in search
of negro who had stolen horse,
when an automobile came speeding
along, soaring the horses with the re-
suit that they ran away and one got so
badly injured that it died the next
day. The animal was worth over 5000.
G. R. Ragan, a prominent citizen of
Columbia, Tenn, looked after landed
interests near Tchula this week.
Maple Syrup In all size cans.
Lipsey-Ooty Co.
W. E. Moore had charge of the
Moore & Moore stables couple of
days this week, but was relieved by
w. w. Wynn, who will have charge
until the return of Capt J. V. Moore.
Mrs. Allie Lui,sford returned Tues
day from months visit to her son,
DR.. Edgar Lunsford, at Jackson.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-11-07

Dewitt Buck and Kittrell Steele
have formed partnership under the
name of Buck, Steele & Co., and will
conduct a general merchandise business
at Acona. These young men are
splendid hustlers and of the highest
character and the success of their
venture is a foregone conclusion.
4 A. r. Harvey attended a most en-
ioyable Halloween party at the hos
pitable home of DR.. S. d. Austin, at
Franklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Hines and DR..
and Mrs. R. s. Love were visitors to
the State Fair Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. [. Pollard, of
Franklin, visited Lexington friends
Monday.
To the Music Lovers of licking
ton: a treat 10 In store for them
on Nov. 26, when Rounds and his
famous Ladies' Orchestra wilt ap-
pear at High School Auditorium.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-11-07

]. M. Alexander has had nice sign
painted extolling the efficacy of his
Rum.a-tic remedy. The sign, work
Of real art. was executed by our vet.
eran and expert painter, w. e. john
son.
A. A. Porter conveyed r. C. Brown
and Hon. p. p. Lindholm to Pickens in
an automobile Wednesday.
DR.. ]. r. Watson, A. r. Harvey
and Maj. L. Noel White went down to
Jackson Tuesday to see the State
Fair.
j. A. Stout, of Owens, sojourned in
Lexington Tuesday.
G. M. Fryer. of Eulogy, was in the
city Tuesday.
70 the Music Lovers of LoxEng-
ton: a treat 10 In store for them
on Nov. 26, when Rounds and HID
famous Ladies' oFehestFa will an-
pear ut High School Auditorium.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-11-07
Home Breviitiies.

w. L. Walton received his commits
sion Monday night as postmaster at
Lexington and took charge of the of
fee Tuesday morning. 1t is good
many years since Democrat has had
charge of this office.
ID. d. Gibson was up from Franklin
on business Wednesday.
Come to see us In our new store
&Ipsey- Doty Co.
r. ID. Totem, of Tolarville, was here
Monday enroute home from a sojourn
at Cruger.
C. g. Swinney and r. G. Barger
spent Wednesday on a hunting tour in
The delta.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1913-11-07

J. |. Mcclellan made magnificent
crop of Irish potatoes. There ID
always big demand for Irish pota.
toes, but its culture has been some.
what neglected in this section.
Mrs. W. F. Clark, of Arizona. arriy.
ed Wednesday on visit to her old
home at Black Hawk.
A. A. Porter conveyed Capt. ]. v.
Moore to Durant Monday by automo-
bile on his way to Hot Springs. Hen
ton Rogers accompanied them to Du-
rant.
Try the Salad Cherries, they are
fine. Lipsey-Doty Co.
Mrs. G. B. Auburtln returned Tues.
day from visit at Memphis
M, w. Lunsford, Of Hebron, trans.
acted business in Lexington Tuesday.
H. r. Roberts, w. 7. Martin and r.
0. Harthcock, of Harland's Creek.
were Lexington visitors Tuesday.