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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
MISS HELEN KELLER

At the Bijou theatre tomorrow night Miss Helen Keller will lec- ture on Happiness" Miss Keller can speak authoritatively and with feeling on the subject as she was born blind. deaf and dumb. She is now famous on the lecture p1afforTn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
Steeple Jack at Work

F. F. Marshall. a 26-year-old steeple jack has been attracting considerable attention while painting the flag pole on the Tutwiler hotel. Although compara- lively young, Marshall nas had extensive experience. His only serious accident was a fall from one of the buildings in St. Louis in 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
"pr1I. pETER,s KID" "

William Duncan and Mary An derson are co-stars in "Bil1 Peters Kid" a special Vitagraph fea- ture at the Odeon Two today. sThe Getaway" a Vim comedy IS also on the Odeon Two programme today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
MISTRESS NELL n

Mary Pickford, who is now moving picture magnate and mil fionairess, plutocrat and other things as it is now the Famous Players Mary Pickford corporation is shown at the Colonial theatre today in Mistress Nell," a five part ph otoplay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
$50 REWARD

A reward of $50 will be paid for in- formation leading to the arrest and conviction of any person placing ob- nOxiOus chemicals in any theatre or moving picture theatre in the city of Birmingham. GEORGE B. WARD,
 Pres. Board of Commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 1.-Forecast for Alabama: Local rains Thursday, colder north portion; Friday fair, colder.
 Georgia Rain Thursday; Friday fair and somewhat colder.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy and colder west; rain east portion Thursday; Friday fair.
 Mississippi: Local rains and somewhat colder Thursday; Friday probably fair, colder extreme south portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02

IF YOU ARE AN INSURANCE MAN, COME TO THE TUTWILER THIS EVENING.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
Local Data
Weather Condifious

Weather Conditions Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending at 8 p. m., 10th meridian time March l. 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
QUIT OF THE DRIFTS.

Charming Marguerite Clark is cas- fly at her best in "Out of the Drifts" five-part Famous Play CT photop1ay, which was shown at the Strand yesterday and which remains over for the remainder Of the week owing to the fact that everyone in the city wants to see this particular picture.
 "Out of the Drifts" is an Alpine story by William H. Clifford and the demuniative film star has one of her typical roles of careless, carefree maid of impish ways. Her supporting company is of an all- star character. which makes the saying of goods things of Out of the Drifts" a pleasing perform ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
1.-THE WITCH"

TIIL " T T NIII
 In "The Witch" Limitation of Sardou's drama. "The Sorceress," with Nance O'Neil in the leading role. was shown at the Trianon theatre yesterday. The patrons of that cosy playhouse were pleased by this latest William Fox produc- ton, which will again be shown today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
AT THE LYRIC

"Al' Herman and the Society Buds" the two big acts, remain over for the rest of the week at the Lyric while three other new acts come on this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
APROPOS

Frederick Gunster announced from the stage of the Jefferson theatre last night that Fritz Kreisler was donating all the proceeds from the sale of his auto graphed photograph to the rel1ef or 150O destitute musicians in Vienna. The question naturally arises of who is going to the relief of the Birmingham musicians?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02

1.-THE INDIAN"
 At the Princess theatre today "The Indian" with Gertrude Rob- inson and Alfred Paget, three part Biograph photoplay, will be shown. Other pictures at the Prin- cess today are "The Book of Lon- don," sketches by Vernon Howe Bailey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02

1.-THE POOL OF FLAME.
 Miss Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrigan are costars in The Pool of Flame" five-part Red Feath- CT photoplay at the A1cazar thea tre today. This is g. picturization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02

l" HE next attraction at the
 Jefferson theatre comes to- - morrow night when Nobody Home," a musical comedy success from New York, is booked for an engagement of three performances. With Nobody Home" is Layman and Chaulnae, clever dancing team on the order of MT. and Mrs. Vernon Castle. There will be pop u1ar matinee of Nobody Home" on Saturday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02

IF YOU ARE AN INSURANCE MAN. COME TO THE TUTWILER THIS EVENING.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-02
EREOOTLIGfTS @ |@ -AnD 2SGREEN
By RICHARD F. LUssIER
"THE INDIAN

of the novel of the. same name by Louis Joseph Vance.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Clovers and Clover Crons.

Circulars on clovers have been sent to all bankers in Arkansas, to all county judges and to all secre- taries of commercial clubs and to all agricultural agents and will be sent to anyone on request Every body in Arkansas ought to know about the great value of clovers and all prosperous farmers are urged to SOW at least one acre of crimson clover, bur clover, red clover, or all sike clover of Bermuda or orchard grass before the first of October. Then with a small patch each farm ef can next year raise his own seed for a larger field After a farmer has arranged to SOW a few acres to one of the elovers he should then plan to SOW wheat, rye or oats on many more acres of his cotton or corn for winter cover and pasture crops. Let us quit having bare fields in the winter and letting our soil wash away. How many now will vote for green fields next win ter2 Write the Director of Exten- sion Division, University of Arkan- sas and the U. s. Department of Agriculture Fayetteville or Little Rock, for bulletins or see the county agent if you have one. If you don't have county agent tell your c0un- ty justice that you want one next January.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DoINGl

The Star is printing this week, the Acts and Amendments that are to be submitted to the people for approval or disapproval at the elec- tion this fall. Keep always in mind readers. that under the Initiative and Referendum you can now make your own laws. But if you do not study the measures submitted and know just what you are voting on and what your vote means, you are not fitted to make laws or rule your selves. There is great danger in popular rule where carelessness and ignorance prevail Read the Acts and Amendments. Discuss them with your neighbors. Such course is the greatest safeguard.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
See Arkansas First.

Cove, Ark, July 2s. 1916. Editor of The Star:-W. C. Martin, cashier Of the Bank of Cove, is in receipt of the following invitation rom Guy w. Bailey, secretary of state Publicity Department Of Essex Junction. Vermont;
 The State of Vermont extends to you a cordial invitation to spend your vacation among it's Green Mountains, or on the shores of its beautiful lakes and streams. The acceptance of this invitation will insure you a hearty welcome and hospitable entertainment. and 1t is the hope Of this commonwealth that your stay here will be so pleasant that at the approach of each successive vacation period you will anticipate with eagerness an outing in the Green Mountain state
 The invitation is printed on a neatly engraved card accompanied by card of introduction and also a circular letter inviting MT. Mar tin if he decides to accept the in- Nintation to send to the publicity department for literature describ- ing the various attractions of Yer mont.
 It is safe to say that every banker and perhaps a lot of other people in Arkansas have received similar invitation, and it is rather unique to have little old Vermont sending away down here to Arkansas for summer visitors, when the Great Bear State can give the Green Mountain State cards and spades on any kind of scenery or variety of climate. In fact no other state in the Union, Colorado not accepted, can compare with Arkansas in the natural beauty of mountains, the the dashing streams and dusky caverns, the placid rivers and shimmering lakes, the murmuring brooks and sparkling springs, and last but not least more opportunity for health and pleasure resorts than any state from ocean to ocean, or lakes to gulf.
 Yes, we can produce the scenery and climate goods, but what are we doing in systematic way to let the world know about it? And this is the year too, when people are keeping away from war-torn Ea- rope anu turning, their vacation visions toward America. What a lesson we can learn from our dis tant, Yankee sister of Vermont Nuff sed.
 T. D FllfOn
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
OH. THOSE TOWN KNOCKERS!

Heres true story. Perhaps you can find the moral.
 A young man. robust and hopeful, with his little family, lived for sew eral years in the extreme north- western part of Kansas. This fam fly had sizzled in summer. shivered in winter. withsiood sandstorms and drouths, ever fighting the hard fight. About six months ago the family chanced to see a copy of The Mena Weekly Star. became regular read CTS. and as a direct result landed in Mena a few days ago to make their home, where they felt that climate and conditions were more favorable to life and health than in the place they were leaving.
 And here that omnipresent pest. the town knasker. got busy. Having nothing else fo do Ia genuine street corner town knoeker is never known to work he knocked without re- gard to union hours-did not even quit at sundown or dark.
 Result: A young man who was ready 10 take hold and help the real workers develop the resources of our fine county. soon was driven to the point of leaving for some oth- CT place. and was seeking to stop the ghinmenf of his worldly roods which were starting for Mena.
 This is true story-a right down 10 now story. And there are others like 1t.
 One of these was told recently, and is about as follows
 A business man came io Mena, and was quietly seeking an opening in a certain line. He called at a store ia bis line. and casually asked "How's business?r The pronIietor
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
.THF RlGGEsT MAN.v

The biggest man in Arkansas, in our opinion, is citizen of Pike county He has never held an office. but he has taught the lesson of pro- fltable industry. He has never writ ten book. but he has given em- ployment to thousands of workers. He is complete failure as an or ator, but he has discovered the capacity of Arkansas soil and given this knowledge to the world. He has never made an invention that has startled the world, but he has lived a clean. honorable life; suc- cess has not made him bigoted: he has given a helping hand to every one about him; he has fought and won commercial battles that would have discouraged others; he has spread good cheer and has inspired hope: and his name is Bert Johnson. --DeQueen Bee.
 All honor to Bert Johnson and his kind. Long may he live and pros per, and may his tribe increase. He has promoted great enterprise, has brought dollars from soil where pennies were not produced before
 But The Star believes there are even greater men, and is of the opinion that one or more Of these exist down about Horatio. It takes a bigger man to draw a community together and hold it together in a great productive enterprise where success rests wholly on the unity of action from day to day and year to year The human force that is guiding the growing and marketing of vegetables and strawberries. of cantaloupes and peaches by the scores of citizens of SeVier county is bigger and has bigger job than the man who conducts similar business vIi iiaTgr scale fer ffiTTi ffiiiTTi- self. The latter, it is true, teaches the lesson of profitable industry, l" and gives employment to thousands of workers" but that is not as good as bringing men to making profit able industry on their own farms, and being their own employers.
 This is the best help for a country and for humanity. It is a fortunate locality that has such man, such a laaapr
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Better farmtng zx State and Federal @Hf1fTG Extension Division, NNeA~ Fayetteville, Ark.
Feed the Milk Cow.

The milk COW must have plenty of feed all the time. When pastures begin to fail the cows, to be profit makers, must have supplementary green feed or sorne cotton seed meal If the COWS fail in their milk it is impossible to bring them back to the original supply with la ter liberal feeding. It is always wise to plan for supplementing the the pastures in July and August. The Extension Division of the Uni yersity of Arkansas and the U. s. Department of Agriculture. Fay etteville and Little Rock, has bulle- tins on dairying for free distribu- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
SCHOOL CENSUS COMPLETED.
Mena Has 1922 Persons Between (
 and 21 Years.

P. c. Rogers recently completed the enumeration of the school dis triet, reporting a total Of iO42 per- sons between the ages of 6 and 2t years. The total is made up of 479 males and 563 females. The school population is divided by wards as follows: First ward, t62 males and i92 females; second ward, f2S males and f48 females; third ward. iS9 males and 223 females.
 The state school fund and the in- terest from county deposits are ap- portioned to the several districts in the ratio of the school population. the annual apportionment last year Delng S,fO per pupil, having in creased to that amount from S2.85 per pupil a year ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Whitewash Mixture.

For general use about the farm buildings to assist in destroying in- sects. the following receiae for whitewash is offered by the College of Agriculture: Slake 5 quarts of lime with hot water to about the consistency of cream. To this add i pint of zenoleum or some other coal tar product and one quart of kerosene. Dilute with about its volume of water. apply with a brush or pump This solution when properly applied accomplishes three things: {l Zenoleum acts as dis infectant by Killing disease germs; l2l the kerosene aids in destroying mites; and (3) the lime whitens the buildings.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
BIG FORK PICNIC. AUGUST 12.
 prouraYaa

Welcome Address, l. B. Widener. Address The Effect of Educa- tion on Farming" ]. A. Newman. Music--Concert Band. Address--~The Value of an Edn- cation to the Rural Boy and Girl. ' R. L. Thompson. Explanation of How Farm. R. H. Putnam. Music--Concert Band. Address-"Why Children Quit the Farm" Edgar Peters. Music--Violin Solo. Recitation--~S ~Skidley's Automobile Ride. 4. T Corley. Solo with Chorus. W. ]. Bates. Address Why Soil Is Worked. " J R. Moore.
 Address Soil Building. j NJ, Edwards.
 Other Speeches by Farmers. Muslc--Cancert Band. Amendment No. i2." W. M. Pip kin and Mark ?. 0lney.
 T. ]. Edwards.
 J R Midener,
 J. R. Moore, ------~-------------- -N--+--NN'N "
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
PROCLAMATION
ORDER NO 21.

To Whom It May Concern:
 It appearing upon information furnished by Dr. G. P Dunman. County Health Officer, that danger no longer exists from the running at large of dogs in Polk county. Ar kansas, l, c, w. Garrison. State Health Officer, do hereby declare OrdeIs No. i7 and 2i, requiring the mu1zllng of dogs in Mena and Polk minated
 Done at the office of the Arkansas state Board of Health at Little Rock. AiFkansas, this the twenty-sixth day of July 1916.
 C. w. Garrison, AQNdMwlt State Realth Officer.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
F. M. Holman Critically III.

F. NJ. Holman, aged father of Prof. J. n. Holman, who is living with his son at Oakland farm, west of Mena, is reported critically ill, suf- fering from uraemic poisoning and paralysis. It seems that Mir. Hol- man was jovial and happy while at supper Monday, laughing and joking with other members of the family, and about fifteen minutes later he was suddenly stricken with paralysis. Since then he has been unconscious and in precarious con- dition. fear being entertained that he would pass away.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Don't Buy Fake Wheats.

Now is the time for advertise ments and circulars of fake" wheats, wheats that give marvellous yields. The Arkansas farmer who wants to grow wheat should stick to what does well in his neighnor- hood or write the Director Experi- ment station, Fayetteville for re- ports on best varieties for Arkan- sas Don't pay bie price for wheat without consulting your Ex- pertinent station or your county agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
RATIONAL BREVITIES. lBy S. c. DaNidson.l

A deep intellect observes much and says little.
 Even a dog acknowledges the re- ceipt of kind word
 A little pleasantly often lays the foundation for lasting friendship.
 Your character can hardly be ser- iously damaged except by your own acts.
 A levable character is almost ai- ways the factor that brings to one real kindly deeds
 See that your life is so correct that tho some may speak evil of you no one will believe it.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Western Union Will Help Growers.

The Western Union Telegraph Company has joined the forces which are cooperating to help solve the marketing problem of fruits. vegetables and other farm products. The local office has on file list of dealers, distributors and others who handle fruits and vegetables from any part of the United States, and the manager will gladly furnish the names and addresses of these con- cerns to interested parties.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

When the baby is suffering the double atfliction Of hot weather and bowel disorders, the remedy needed IS MeGEE's BABY ELIXIR. It re- duees the feyerish condition. cor reets the stomach and checks loose ness of the hnweis Price 25c and 50c. Sold by Jackson Drug & Fur niture Co. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
The Strong Withstand the Heat of
 Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who gre feeble, and younger people who are weak will be strengthened and enabled to go through the depress~ ing heat of summer by taking regularly Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic. It purifes and enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
The Usual AmuSementS
 Will Be Furnished.
List of Premiums
HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
Jas. 4. slote. supt $. E. Poitorfr. Asst

For peek of best sweet potatoes. R. R. Miller S2M For peek of best Irish potatoes, Bank of Hat
 Helu .-.........,....... ........ .......... 2w For half dozen best tomatoes, j. T. Floyd . i9 For peek best onions, L. H. Johnson. - 10 Best head of cabbage, ]. R Morrow ..a | iie Best squash, Joe Lewis s............... 30 Best exhibit home grown celery, ]. K Floyd 100 For best gallon of string beans. w. M. Lowe 10 Best glass jar of strawberries. D. l.. Taylor 10 For plate of best peaches, J. C. H0heimer. :. 20 For second best plate of peaches, W. H. Terry fM For plate of best apples, Bank of Hatfield . 2m Second plate of best apples, W. P. Keller . iM For plate of best grapes, Bank of Hatfield 20 second plate of best grapes Dug Walker. iN Best exhibit dried fruit, Watkins L. & M. Co. 100 For plate of hest fresh pears. T. M Dover . 100 Best glass of jelly, J. W. Howard .......... 100 Best assortment of iellies, Dr. D. ". C0nnally 200 For E gallon of best peaches Bank of Hatfield iQO Best exhibit of commercial canned aoods
 shown by member of Hatfield Fruit Crow
 CTS Association, Hatfield Fruit Growers
 Association ...................... 800 For } pounds of best honey in the comb one
 pair oi classes fitted for reading or distance
 vision, just as wearer chooses Dr. R. C
 Q .. ... s
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

At last a N'Rural Credits Law has passed Congress, and when all the details are worked out farmers can borrow money at a maximum rate of per cent, and pay it back in payments covering a period of from one to forty years But there's no need for early excitement There's a good deal of solid organizing to be done on the part of the lending forces, and more on the part of the borrowers. It probably will be at least a year before the real benefits reach Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Notice for Publication.

bbbdFunent 0f the Interior.
 U s. Land Office at ,a Camden, Ark, July 2S, 1916. NOTICE is hereby given that
 GRAN R. FRIEND, ot Cove, Arkansas who on Noyem- Der 2i, 1911, made a Homestead En- try, Serial No. 05286, for the Sh SEA, Section 3, Township, s. Range 3i w. 9th Principal Meridian has lied notice of intention to make flnal Three Year Proof, to establish clam to the land above described before the Circuit Clerk of Polk bounty, at Mena. Arkansas, on the oth day of September. 1916.
 Claimant names as witnesses. William J Lackey. Thomas H. Hut son, William l. Hutson and Bourtin 1 lllley, all of Cove. Arkansas.
 R. D. Newton, Register. First Pub. Aug. 3, 1916.
 Last Pub. Aug. 3t, 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
LADIES' ART AND FANCY WORK DEPT

Miss Maud Coleman, Sunt- Mrs R. E. Das, Asst Best single piece of embroidery. 4. Carper .Si@ Best single piece of crochet Watkins L. X M
 Co. ........................ 100
 work, Dr. D. w Connally y........ 200 Best homemade rug, Bank of Hatfield .. l6 Best homemade quilt H. F. Bales. 200 pest map oi Polk county by child under i6
 years, l.. w. Hall ...................... 100 beSt map Of Arkansas by child under f6 years,
 w. H. Terry .........'ss''. l1 nest homemade cake, cake to be sampled, I.
 ... ..'...... ~" Second best cake. Dr. C. F. 5ohnson i1
 COnnalIy - N"'' 100 Best cake baked by child under i2 wears
 Watkins L. X M Co. ..,... 100
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Lnfinn Nelaher.

The Star is authorized to an- nounce
 J. B. WALSTON. JR.. of Shady, as candidate for the office Of Cotton Weigher. subect to the action of the voters at the No- Yemher election.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
POULTRY DEPARTMENT.
Boyd Coleman, Supt.

Best trio chickens any breed, C. H. Johnson. s2. 50 Second best trio chickens any breed. F. 4.
 paws ...t..,'...... .....,.....,.,.....,..... 100 ncs. par nroiiefs any breed, h A. Rowe LOO nes. par Iriers' any breed stevenson Bros. 100 pest pair fiymouth hocks' G C. Latch .... 200 Rest trio Leghcm Chickens, L. F Martin. 1OO
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
Warnino Order.

Nc; 593. In the Chancery Court of :, Polk County, Arkansas. NoIa N Rankin, Plaintiff, vs. D. w hankln and Martha j. Rankin De- Iendants
 The defendants. D. w Rankin and Martha ] Rankin, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Nora M Rankin.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this ist day of August
 Freeman L. Johnson. Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03

Know all the facts before you condemn, for one little stubborn fact may justify most vigorous act.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-08-03
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
D. Henderson, Supt Joe Anders Asst


 Hest display farm products, w. H. Mcdonald & m Best stalk cotton, w. H. Stephens X Son 950 Best ears white corn F. L. Johnson oso Rest ears yellow corn H. w Finuer 950 Best stalks of corn. s. E. PottorG ts0 Largest watermelon, F E. Martin 9oo Second largest watermelon. W. A. Dover 10o Best cantaloupes, W. H Littlepaoe nm Second best cantaioupes, n. H. Harveu so Best pea yine Col Frank Rork ooo Best sample red clover, L. H. Johnson 9oo Best sample blue grass. | R. Morrow 9o0 Best sample sudan grass Bank of Hatfield 9so For bundle best wheat, E. H. Butler. 9so Best stalk of kaffir corn, ]. R. Morrow 9oo Best sample of millet, Watkins L. AM co ooo Best sample of alfalfa l.. w Hall ooo For bundle of best oats w H. Terry oo aoo Best stalk of sorghum. Dr. D. " Connau,, oo ooo Best bunch of peanuts Watkins L. X NJ Co 9O0 Best sample of feterta F E. Martin oOo oOO Best sample of red top, L. W. Hall ooo ooo Best sample of timothy, T. M Dover 9oO 9OO
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