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The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
FARM LOAN BOARD
 NAMED BY WILSON
Initial Step Toward Putting Rural Credit Law In Operation-Farm Loans at Six Per Cent on Long
 Time Mortgages.

Washington, July 27.--Dsvision of inc country into i2 federal land hank districts and location of feder- al land banks in each, under the new rural credits law, will be un- dertaken soon by the Federal Farm Loan Board. four of whose mem hers were nominated yesterday by President Wilson. Secrtary McAdoo is an ex-oificio member He says he believes it will be impossible to conclude the organization of the system in less than six months.
 The four nominated as members of the board are: Charles k. Lobdell of Kansas. George w. Norris of pennsvlyania. W. s. A. Smith of Iowa and Herbert Quick of West Virginia. It is believed the presi- dent will designate either Mr. Norris or Mr. Quick, the Democratic mem hers to act as farm loan commis- sioner and executive head of the farm loan system.
 Board May Soon Organize.
 Hearings on the designation of districts and the location of banks probably will begin some time in September. It is believed the first will be held here and that the board members will visit most of the state capitals.
 In making his selections the pres ident named a lawyer. a banker, gopr,aar and an economist
 About the only direct provision in the new law is that the l2 federal land bank districts shall be appor- toned with due regard to the farm loan needs of the country and that state lines shall not be broken in defining districts.
 It is said that the board in locat- ing the banks will consider first, cities which are near farming cen ters. regardless of size or other banking facilities, and that cities which sought federal reserve banks but failed to get them will be con- sidered for federal land banks.
 Large numbers of requests for loans on farm lands under the law have been filed with the Treasury department. No action can be taken on them until after the board is or ganlzed.
 S75O,OOO Capital Required.
 Each federal land bank must have a subscribed capital of s75G,000. In- dividuals corporations, state gov ernments and the United States may hold stock. but dividends may not be paid the United States as to the other stockholders. The banks will not come in direct contact with the farmer borrowers, but will oper- ate thru national farm loan asso- citations, corporations chartered by the Farm Loan Bureau under the authority of Congress and operating in the farming communities where loans are sought.
 All loans made under the system must be secured by first mortgages providing for amortization over al period of years and at interest not exceeding six per cent No loan may exceed 50 per cent of the value of the land mortgaged and 20 per cent of the value of the permanent inn provements, nor be greater than $i0,0O0 nor less than Si00. Mort gages may run from five to forty years.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Let His Dog Go UnmuzzIed.

s. H. Smith, acting police judge, last Saturday assessed a fine of Si against Ira 0. Smith on the charge of allowing his dog to run at large without being muzzled The com plaint was made by D. A. Hazel, pound master. Mr. Smith has had the dog muzzled until recently in conformity to the order of the State Board of Health, and thought he was acting within his rights when he re- moved the muzzle under the pro- visions of Order No. 24. published elsewhere in this issue, but the act- ing police judge held Chat the act was in violation of a city ordinance and not the order of the Board of Health, so he would not remit the fine,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Came up for Chautauqua.

Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Lichlyter and Miss Bess, and Orren Cecil came from Vandervoort Wednesday ev- enmg in the Lichlyter automobile, and after being joined by Misses lola and Irene Thinnes. drove to Bethesda Springs for a picnic sup per. They had come to Mena think ing the closing session of the .Chau- tauqua would be held Wednesday mght but instead they attended the mnlnstrel show and then drove home thereafter.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
They Ere All Interested There.

7 HQIIister Tull and J. R. Cava- hsagh, Jr. returned on Thursday rom Blumberg. Tex, where they had attended a meeting in the in- Ierest of truck growing. They re- poIl p mat the meeting was attended nos aua only by the farmers. but bank Srs, merchants and professional .iheh III were there and took part in en sne meeting and assured the farm CTS of cooperation.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

When you yawn good deal in the daytime, feel dull, Gchey and want to stretch frequently it is an unmistakable symptom of malaria, and unless you do something. at once you are booked for a spell of chills. HERBINE is chill medicine that will prevent or cure the dis ease. It drives out .he impurities on which the malarial germ thrlves, strengthens the liver and cleanses the bowels. Price soc. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Com nany Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Dr. Parks Returns to Hot Springs.

Dr. W. P. Parks, who was called rom Hot Springs Wednesday in consultation with local physicians m the case of J. G. Jackson, re- turned home on Thursday. Every spare moment of his time while in she city was fully occupied meeting ana greeting his many friends, tho ne had several calls for his pro- lesslonal services aside from the consultations at the Jackson home.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Growlnn Fine Potatoes.

J. B. Williams. living in HaIIs Second Addition makes report of an experiment he made this year in the introduction of new seed po- tatoes. He and w. A. J. Smith sent to Kansas City this spring for some seed of the Irish Cobbler variety, a long white, smooth potato that seems to be we'll adapted to this country. Mir. Williams planted a peck and secured a yield of nine bushels of uniform potatoes.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
DR. TEACHERS Liver and Blood Syrup

has given prompt relief to many thou sands of men and women who had these symptoms. They took it promptly. They received the help they needed. They were restored to perfect health. Their kidneys were made strong again. The poison passed out of their bodies, as Nature in- tended.
 Do not delay. Give instant attention to any symptoms of kidney disease. Your life may depend on it. i Your dealer sells 50-cent and $1.00 bot ties.
 lTHACHER MEDICINE COMPANY,
 Ckaffanaoaa Tenneasee
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
uemorial Service for Sen. Collins.

Col. Pole McPhetrige and E. J. Stuart were in DeQueen last week attending the July term of Circuit Court, which convened Monday morning. They returned to Mena Fridav. having concluded the business in which they were inter- ested. They reported that on Monday memorial service would be held in DeQueen by the bar of the Ninth Circuit in memory of Sem ator w. H. Collins. who recently passed away at that place, and who was one of the oldest members of the bar.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Something

Something New Picture of loved
 departed one burned into tomb stone. For particulars see Oliver H, Woodell, Cove, Ark. f7s-3f-ft
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

]. w. Mason, A. G. Irby and W. s. Fielder, three young men from Trull, Union county, were in Mena Satur- day on an overland trip thru this section of Arkansas with view of finding suitable homestead To-. cations. They came by way of Nashville, Dierks and Baker Springs, and planned to go from here to Scott county, thence thru Montgom- cry county and on to Hot Springs; They are travelling with team and wagon and camping equipment, and are making frequent stops to inves- tigate farming conditions and other matters of interest.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Dan Finch Dead.

", r, Mount, secretary of Mena aao9ge aog9ge, No: f52 I. 0. 0. F. was noti- neu ne Monday by Past Grand Master nge nso ". Reed, of the death of orn,,.sc ai rlhch at Heber Springs, which 9fewuLIed toured July 9 Mr. Finch was a sGihller s3iil resident of Polk county, and Nan. Sfa,, neld his membership in the
 ueiia |. Q. 0. F. Lodge.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Cox left last Friday for Kansas City to be away for an indefinite time.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Mack Hughes of Cove spent Thursday in Mena on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

John Lofts from near Opal was among the farmers in Mena Thurs day.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Mrs. s. NJ. Riding and daughter, Ouida, went to Yocana Friday after noon to spend few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mcclure, parents of Mrs Riding. They were taken out by Sammy Riding. who returned to Mena Friday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Oliver Woodell of Cove is spend ing a few days in Mena in the in- terest of a monument company for which he has the agency.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
PERSONAL NOTES

E. w. Moore Of Hatfield spent Thursday in Mena on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Dr. P. R. Watkins reports the birth of a danghter on Friday after noon to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Smith. living on Reine street.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Apply a cotton cloth wet with BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT to all wounds cuts, burns, sores or blisters. and note it's wonderful healing power. It is prompt and very effective. Price 25c. 50c and Sf .0O per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Mrs. Pearl Dean, general delivery clerk at the postofiice, who suffered a serious attack of acute indigestion Thursday morning while busy at the money order window. was again able to resume her work Saturday morn ing, being apparently none the worse for her experience.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Mir. and Mrs. E. W. perrigo and three children of Salina, kas. ar rived in Mena last week and are looking over the country with a view of locating in Polk county. Mr.
 perrigo has been a reader of the Weekly Star for the past six months and he says that was the direct in- fuence that brought him to Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Elder w. B. McMillen came in from Board Camp Friday afternoon. going from here to Vandervoort. where he conducted services over Sunday
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

The Rev. J. J. Haynes returned Saturday from the funeral of his youngest brother, H. V. Haynes, who died July 26 at Patmus. The re- mains were inferred Thursday he- side father and mother, eight miles below Hope.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

on the corner of Ninth street and Church avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Mena l. o. o. F. Lodge.
 - ss uut Malaria. Builds Up System csoonest M Ule standard general strengthening tonic. Nsls,,s lAsTELEss chill TONIC, drives ont ten. A .s.' the blood, and builds up the sys- -----n - eonie. For adults and children. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Rev. G. M Cooper who had spent most of last week in Mena with his son. o. l.. Cooper, and in looking over the country with a view of finding location, left Saturday for his home at Round Top, Sevier county.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

The Rev. W. L. Smith returned on Friday from Hodgins, Ok, where he had held a meeting during the last Zen days. He reports that his work resulted in twenty-five additions to the church
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Mrs. J. c. Hilton left last week for Clarksyille. Tenn, whither she was called by the illness of her sister Mrs. Hattie Ford Since ar irving at Clarksyi!le she has writ ten Dr, Hilton that her sister is improved.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Miss Mary Lake of DeQueen, who had been the house guest of Miss Gussie Mcdonald for the past two weeks, returned home Wednesday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Mrs. c. R. Stephenson and three children are here from Port Arthur visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. W. A. Tomlinson, parents of Mrs.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

The Rev. w. NJ. Crowson left on Saturday for Winthrop where he began a series of meetings Sunday, to be continued for a week or longer depending upon the interest manifested.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

-OFFICERS- ". l. Green Pres M A. straon vPres Walter Nance Cashier
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Deputy Sheriff J. H. Bratcher re- turned Friday from Little Rock, to which place he had taken Will Corr. low in the State Hospital for Nerv- )us Diseases.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Sheriff H. w. Finger reports as the best piece of news last week that the Jail was empty, and that Jailer Johnson had an opportunity to go fishing
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

J. w. Holt, father of w. E. Holt, who had spent a week in Mena at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Holt, left last Friday for his home near Wash ington Hempstead county.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-18
GIANT POWER OF THE HEART
Marvellous Work Performed by That
Organ Described by Doctor
Goodall.

DR.. ]. Strickland Goodall illustrates
the enormous power of the human
heart in a striking way, remarks an
exchange.
Take a two-pound weight in the
palm of the hand, resting the elbow
upon a table, and raise and lower it
from the level of the elbow to the
shoulder. This is exactly the work
done by the heart at each beat. Do
this about seventy or eighty times a
minute and see how long you can keep
it up.
AT each contraction the heart does
enough work to lift a two-pound
weight n foot. The heart of a
young and healthy person is almost
immune to WEAKNESS or strain. But
if its muscles be weakened by the &C.
emulation of body poisons, or by ane-
mia, it is very easily strained. The
heart has been known to break from
the strain of sudden emotion. Anger
will increase the work of the heart
from 152 to 224 foot pounds a minute.
Therefore keep your temper, is a
good psychological advice.
Running to catch a train, running
upstairs or any sudden and unusual
exertion puts a great extra strain
upon the heart. The healthy heart of
youth is equal to such strains; not 90
the heart that has been weakened by
disease, dissipation or old age. Doc
tor Goodall tested the heart of a
healthy man before he ran to catch a
train; it was beating rs to the min
ute and doing 1852 foot pounds of work
a minute. He tested it Immediately
after the run; it was beating 1870 to
the minute and doing 260 foot pounds
of work a minute.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-18

had not BEEN" and she blushed con.
isciously, that l felt l must be loyal,
land might be helpful to you"
Thank you, Miss Stone" said John
Igraciously. Such words cheer me
land make me feel not utterly friend,
less. | have received quite a shock in
this failure'-and he looked it and
Mabel noticed it. I'm fact, l have lost
leYery dollar l have in the world"
"Oh, dear!" cried Mabel in dismay
land sympathy, and she was nearly
Icrying.
You see, had two thousand dollars
saved up" explained John. II loaned
ia poor inventor one thousand dollars
ito develop a patent and nothing has
come of it. The house here heard of
1T and ridiculed my wildcat invest
lment, as they called it. They, how
4ever, got me to invest my other one
Thousand dollars with them, promising
eight per cent returns. Now"
John made a feeble movement with
his hand. His eyes closed as though
he were about to faint and Mabel in
voluntarily clasped his arm to steady
him.
why! You are ill.," she said solicit
Ously. "Mr. Davis" and she was the
directing power now, this will not do
at all. Come with me. l want to
talk over something with you"
John was nothing lOath, for he was
wearied, disheartened, in fact, quite
nFnGtrofaA uyifh fha chnp1r 30 III, z,,l
den loss. There was a neat little candy
shop where they served soda water.
The workers in the various Offices
were wont at times to eat their lunches
there. Mabel led her companion to a
table, ordered two cups of steaming
coffee and was quite the ~sisterly com
forter.
Il want to ask you to allow me to
try and show how 1 appreciate all you
have done for me-" she said. Every
body has seen how you have beer
working yourself to death at the office.
This new trouble has crushed you.
Please let me plan a little way into
the future, will you not?"
The in~vigorating beverage, the wist.
AuI1 piCdulAb CgScs Inc lIlouu III n66Q
brought a rare sense of comfort to
tired, tempest-tossed John Davis.
"You see, down home | have a mar
ried sister who lives near US and keeps
boarders. Her husband has deserted
her. She, too, has heard of you, and
you would be a welcome CUES until
you get rested up. Then there is 8
place for such a good business mana
ger as you are in some of the plants
in our home town. ! am sure you car
do well there. If 1t is only to get you
mind on from your troubles and make
a new start in life, follow my advice
won't you, Mr.. Davis?"
What balm for his wounded spirit II
the gentle earnes interest OF this kind
grateful girl! He allowed her to in
huence his mind and will for the tim,
being. With the first scent of countr!
flowers coming through the open ca
window As ths train sped on its way
It seemed to John az though all tn
servitude and complications of his cit.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-18
career bad drlfted away into a Ioat

career had drifted away into a lost
memory.
The reception which Mrs. Stone
gave him, the homelike. heartfelt well
come of all those close to Mabel.
opened a new chapter in the lonely
life of John Davis. Within a month
he was a fixture at the home of Ruth.
the married sister of Mabel. He, too.
had secured a pleasant, reasonably
profitable position.
John saw a great deal of Mabel. She
came to her sisters daily and he would
call at her home several times a week.
They attended choir practice together,
for both were good singers. Compan-
ionship and time were making an ideal
life for those two congenial spirits.
81 love her. OH Can it be possible
that the great happiness of her love in
return is to be mine?" he began to tell
himself ardently.
Then came a rude shock. Coming
from work at dusk one evening, he
saw Mabel meet and talk hurriedly,
just as though they were close friends.
to a tall handsome man. who hurried
away as John approached. This was
near the Stone home.
The incident worried John. for Ma
bel made no explanation, and. he
fancied, acted troubled, as though con-
cealing something from him. A week
later, one night, crossing the space
between the two homes he almost ran
upon Mabel and the stranger. She
was holding his hands and looking
earnestly into his face. John heard
her speak the words: Roland, dear!"
After that John evaded Mabel. She
loved another, that was evident. John
decided what he would do. He went
to her sister one evening as she sat
alone in the little parlor of the board.
ing house.
John could not refrain from pour
ing out his soul to her. He bound her
to secrecy. Then he told of his grow
ing love for Mabel, of his discovery
that she loved another. He was going
away, he said, and he pledged Ruth
never to tell Mabel of this soul to soul
confidence.
On ccoun of Mabel and because
she prefers someone else-nonsense!"
cried Ruth.
But | have seen Mabel with this
stranger more than once" explained
John. And once-oh, there can be no
doubt of i'll heard her call him 'Ro-
land, dear"
Wherewith, to the establishment Of
John, Ruth sank white and faint to a
chair, gasping out:
MY husband"
Then it all came out. Mabel had
secretly and diligently labored to re-
unite husband and wife.
And John did not leave the pretty
little town in a week, nor in a month.
or ever, for all the clouds of suspicion
and despair were cleared away and the
sunshine of love made all their life
radiant.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-18
Only a
Girl
SgSS
BY George Elmer Cobb
copyright, 1916. by W. G. Chapman,)

NSopyrlBht' 1910. Dy W. u ChdpuldI'J
What does it mean?"
Mabel Stone was a picture of dis
the closed and locked door of Mason
IL Co., where she had worked as
's~tenographer for over two years. and
she gazed appealingly into the trou-
bled face of John Davis, chief clerk of
the establishment.
at means just what it says" John
soberly replied, and his face twitched
and he was white to the lips-"gone
into the hands of a receiver. That
means that the house has gone under.
understand" and there was an UNI
steady catch in his voice-"I under
stand that they will not pay ten cents
on the dollar"
"Oh, dear!" faltered Miss Stone.
Then we will-there will be no
work."
None, l fear, for most of u.s." Then
he frightened up momentarily. las
to you, though" he added, "a friend
I'm another Office was asking me only
yesterday to find him an expert
photographer, and l am sure you can
start in your new place at once"
But you?" asked Mabel solicitous-
!ly. always thinking of others! 1t
lis to you that l owe my training, my
first encouragement when l had no po-
lBition. Oh, Mr.. Davis! l have felt so
grateful to you that there is scarcely
"a letter passes between myself and my
mother that we do not mention you.
And you have worked so steadily, |
can see that you are worn all out. |
have saved some money, and mother
needs me at home, and l would have
left long since if it had not been-;f it
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-18
Health Sims

Some public-spirited citizens in Vir-
ginia have started a system of health
advertisements along the roadside in
opposition to the unsightly patent
medicine advertisements which have
to a great extent obscured the view
and defaced the scenery in many Sec
lions OF the country. The former meet
with approval generally and have been
the means of bringing about a changed
condition as far as the public health
Is concerned. One of the signs reads
as follows: "The best farm in THU
county is the one on which the health
OF the family is best protected" An.
other contains the legend, Beware
mosquitoes! They breed in stagnant or
slowly-running water"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-18
Don't Knock Your Home Town

The man who talks against his town
makes a serious blunder, a serious mis-
take. To do SO is to help to create a
sentiment against the place where he
makes his living, a place which means
much to him at all times and especial
ly when it is prosperous, and this it
cannot be if the citizenship is continu-
ally finding some excuse to deplore it's
existence. One of the essential things
in all towns is a successful business
organization. To attack this organiza.
ton upon all occasions means that the
town is on the d~owngrade and that the
persons making the attacks are assist
ing the town to go further down. No
organization a make Roadway with
the citizenship cut campaigning
against it when they ought to be out
speaking praises for it. If the citizen
ship expect to build a town by fighting
its way for growth and prosperity they
are badly mistaken.-Greenville (Tex)
Banner.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-03-18

TOWND
% HELPS
sLoTs ON THE LANDSCAPE
Good Reasons Why Disfigurine Signs
Should All Be Removed From
the Public Roads.

The city beautifers who have ex-
tended their pulchritudinous measures
to the country will be Delighted
though somewhat abashed, to I
that the state of Pennsylvania has an
tedated them for some years.
An old and forgotten enactment OF
the commonwealth forbids the placing,
erecting or maintaining along
road within the state, whether state
highway, state or county or township
road, of signs of any description.
Road employees have been instruct
ed, since this old law has been dug
up, to tear down all signs that may be
fastened on trees, fences, posts or
powders along the roads. Where
these disfiguring signs are painted on
the fences the workmen are instructed
to paint them out.
But what of the equally ~disfiguring
signs within the lands inclosed by the
fences or bordered by the roads? is
it the idea of the state that only land
owners may have license to disfigure
the landscape? That law needs amend
ing. OF what avail will it be to paint
out the sign, Take Mapleton's Pills"
when it occurs on a fence bordering
the highway, and leave untouched the
glaring announcement: "a dose of
Humfuddlers' Bitters is just the thing
you need" simply because it stands
inside the highway fence? - Fort
Worth Record.