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The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
MENA BRICK PLANT
 SOON ID OPERATE
Thru Efforts of Commercial Club, the Enterprise Was Financed May Furnish Brick for Mena
 Federal Building.

Thru efforts put forth by the Mena Commercial Club the plant of the Mena Brick and Clay Company, which has lain dormant for many months from lack of funds to op- crate. will be put in operation with in a few weeks. G. w. Conklin, man. ager and one of the majority stock holders, left Wednesday for Pitts burg, Kas, where he went to arrange for the construction of a switch track from the Kansas City Southern railway tracks to the plant and to look after certain other minor business details.
 The Mena Brick and Clay Com pany was incorporated under the laws of Arkansas some two years ago, and splendid plant for the making of brick was installed near the railroad just west of the city. This equipment is modern in every respect, and comprises machinery for making brick from shaie, of which there is vast quantity of high grade available. The power plant is of high order, and judges say that it is all installed in the best manner.
 At the time of installation, the company was disappointed by fail- ure to secure promised funds for operation. and soon thereafter, a damage suit against the company, later decided in it's favor, further complicated affairs, and, somewhat discouraged, the officers tempor- arily gave up operating the plant.
 When the executive committee of the Commercial Club had been se- lected and organized, one of the first steps taken toward seeking to build up Mena was ia make a thoro investigation of this enterprise, and on being convinced that it was a proposition worthy of support, ar engagements were made to finance the institution, in the way of pro- viding a working capital. This has been accomplished, and the only de- lay that is now anticipated in start ing to manufacture brick is that necessary to organize a force of workmen and tune up the equip ment, made necessary by the months of idleness.
 The plant has maximum capac- ity of 50,000 brick a day, with 40,- GOO given as the practical working basis. It will employ from 20 to 40 men.
 In this connection, Mir. Conklin, the manager, already has received inquiries from Richardson Engin- cering and Construction Co.,, of Bainbridge, Ga, the firm that has the contract for the Federal bl ilding at Mena, asking if he can furnish the brick for the structure, with the exception of the facing, which is to be of Milwaukee brick. He very much hopes to secure this order. 1t also is known that several build ings are in contemplation in Mena, and naturally it is expected the home plant will supply these.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
COUNTY SCHOOL CONTEST
Suggestion That Polk and Sevier
 Join in Enterprise.

Supt W Homer pigg and Miss Margaret Moore returned Saturday from Lockesburg, where they at tended the Sevier county school con- tests. The schools of DeQueen, Lockesburg and Horatio were the on- ly ones in the contests, so it may be concluded that the influence was not as far-reaching as the contests held in Polk county. The contests were in voice, reading, music, dec- lamation and map drawing. Super intendent Pigg extended an invita- tion to the Sevier county folks to join this county in in inter-county contest, and if the invitation is ac- cepted the contest will be held in Mena at date to be agreed upon later.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
JAIL BREAK THREATENED.
Prisoners Broke Big Lock But At-
 tempt Was Discovered in Time.

Jailer J. A. Johnston discovered Friday that the men in the coun- ty jail had evidently made plans to escape. The big lock on the steel cage had been broken, and it seems apparent that the men were just waiting for the opportune time to make break for liberty. It was found necessary to send the broken lock to St. Louis for repairs and in the meantime the three men being held to the grand jury are confined in the cells. The officers have been unable to discover by what means the men succeeded in breaking the lock, but they concluded that it was done sometime early Fri day morning. and that the plan was to make the escape that night.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
--------------o~-------- RELATED COTTON ARRIVES.
Nine Bales Marketed in Mena at
 Good Prices.

When it was thought that all of the cotton of the 1916 season in the trade territory tributory to Mena had been marketed, the local buyers were surprised to have eight bales brought in from Oden on Thursday and Friday one bale came from Blansett. J. H. Gore brought in the bale from Blansett, selling to |G w. Petty at i9c per pound, the bale weighing CO., pounds. D. B. Evans of Oden brought in four bales, selling for t9 cents, also B. S. Evans had in one bale, for which he re- ceived 1872 cents per pound, and Frank Fryar, another of the Oden farmers, brought in bales, selling one at 1872 cents and the others at 1874. The entire lot was sold to G. w. Petty.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
 Board of Health On the Job.

Mayor Ira 0. Smith and the other members of the Board of Health, consisting of Dr. c. L. Baker, Dr. H. c. Rushing, c. s. Tankersley. Dr. w. c. Vandiver, and Dr. T. M. Fletcher, started Friday on systemat- ic inspection of the sanitary condi- tion of the city, and after eomplet- ing the job of going over the city they will give directions as to the things that must be done by prop erty owners to place the city in the most sanitary condition. Another good move started that day was the raking up of the loose rock and other rubbish on Mena street and having it carted away.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
LIFT YOUR CORNS
 OFF WITH FINGERS
Tells How to Loosen a Tender Corn or Callus So It Lifts Out
 Without Pain.

You reckless men and women who are pestered with corns and who have at least once week invited an awful death from lockjaw or blood poisoning are now told by Cincln- natl authority to use a drug called freezone, which the moment few drops are applied to any corn or calIus the soreness is relieved and soon the entire corn or callus, root and all, lifts of with the fingers.
 Freezone dries the moment it is applied, and simply shrivels the corn or eallus without inflaming or even irritating the surrounding tissue or skin. A small bottle of freezone will cost very little at any of the drug stores, but will positively rid ones feet of every hard OF soft corn or hardened callus. If your druggist hasn't any freezone he can get 1t at any wholesale drug house for you. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Have a Bottle Handy ]

CNloan's Liniment is assigned it's N place among the trusted family ~ remediesin thousands ofmedi- .ine closets. Confidence in it is based on the uniform effectiveness with which it banishes the pains of rheumatism. neuralgia, gout, lumbaeo. sore stiff muscles. bruises. sprains and strains. Cleaner and easier to use than mussy plasters or ointments. It penetrafes and relieves quickly sDithouf rubbing.
 At all drueeists, 25c. Soc. and $l.00.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Dipping Vat at Potter Is Done.

W. A. Butler and Frank Hill of Potter were in Mena Friday to close some matters of business in connec- tion with the building of the dipping vat in that community. They report that the concrete work on the vat has been completed, and the pens about the vat are all finished They had all the chemicals on hand to charge the vat and expected to make the first dipping on Mon day. Their community has been or ganized by the election of Tut Har- iris as president, Lee Bates as seere- tary and w. A. Butler as treasurer. There are between 30 and 40 farm CTS interested in the organization, and they will represent from 200 to 300 head of cattle, besides hogs and other livestock that is to be dipped.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19

For the stomach and bowel dis orders of babies McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is a remedy of genuine merit. It acts quickly, is pure, wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25c and Soc per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19

Bad breath, bitter taste, dizziness and a general mo account" feeling is a sure sign of torpid liver. HER. ZINE is the medicine needed. It makes the liver active. vitalizes the blood, regulates the bowels and re- stors a fine feeling of energy and cheerfulness. Price soc. Sold by Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19

To have a fine healthy complexion the liver must be active, the bow els regular and the blood pure. All this is brought about by using HER. ZINE. It thoroughly SCOUTS the liver, stomach and bowels, puts the body in fine condition and restores that clear, pink and white complex ion so much desired by ladies. Price soc. Sold by Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19

If Anyone having common goats of
 any kind to sell will kindly write Howard Braddock, Ritz, Scott County, Ark, he will call and see them. Adv f5-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19

For Sale-2 H. P. gasoline engine; absolutely first class and in per- feet condition. Air cooled. See it running any day at Star Office. Rea- son: Changing power plant.
 60 St 9tf.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Daniel Brooks on a Furlough.

Daniel C. Brooks, son of Mrs s. E. Cummings, living on the z. A. Hilton place in the west part of the city, returned to Mena last Thursday from Fort Worden, Wash. where he is a member of the Fourth Company of the Coast Artillery. He enlisted in the service seven months ago at Ardmore, Ok, and is now home on a furIough of three months. He had been attempting to get leave of absence to come home since the death of Mir. Cummings last winter.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19

Disseminating housekeeping, I have have moved my furniture to The Peoples Store on DeQueen street. It is for sale at your own price. Come and see it and make an offer. Ira D. Seymour. S5 St f5 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19

The 0uInIns That Does Not Affect The Head Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, LAxA- TIVE PROMO QUINfNEis is better than ordinary ouinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of E. w. GROVA zoc.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-17

FINAL STRIKE PLANS MADE BY
MEN AND RAILROADS
Union leaders met behind locked
doors yesterday and completed
plans for the great railroad strike,
which has been called for 8 o'clock
tonight. Jas. Murdoch, F. A.
Burgess, Timothy Shea, w. c. Tur-
ner and other appeared to be having
trouble keeping the more radical
unionists in line. The latter have
been urging more stringent strike or
ders.
Union leaders secuted the state
ment given out by managers that
only a small percentage of the men
would 20 out on strike tomorrow
night. Even the more troubled union
lists insisted that easily II per cent
of the men employed in all four
branches would walk out at s p. m.
Saturday.
The first strike blow will be felt at
the following places: The entire Chi
cago switching district, the st. Louis
switching terminal, the N. Y. Central
Lines Except the Michigan CentraD,
the B. & O., Erie, Atlantic Coast line,
Southern Railway, Louisville &
Nashville and the SeabOard Air. Line.
The newspaper trust has filed
its sheets with reports that the
Kansas City and Denver locals,
among others, were opposed to the
strike order and might refuse to walk
out. Delegates from these locals in
sisted their members would comply
with the order.
Pres. C. H. Markham, Illinois Cen
trail, has issued a statement in
which he insisted his belief that his
employees would not strike. He said
he believed the men on other lines
entering Chicago would remain
loyal to their employers. Brother
hood chiefs predicted sad awaken
ing for Markham.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-17
GIRL ARREsTED-TWo CHARGES

Julia Murphy, 229 S. Central Park
av., former bOOkkeeper for DR.. J.
Russell Price Co., mail order medical
house, 2527 w. Madison ST., was ar
rested Friday by bet. Serg'ts Geo.
Lynch and Edw. Kelly, on warrants
sworn out before Judge Newcomer.
According to Atty J. H. Cummings,
the warrant for her arrest charges
larceny by agent of $4,000 and lar
ceny by embezzlement Of $3.50.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-17

Petrograd-"Toward Kennanshah
we dislodged Turks from fortified pO-
said official war Office statement.
London. - Aeroplane bonnbarded
Westgate without casualties early
today. Material damage slight
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-17
ArETlI. y

A woman is to be prosecuting at
tOrney against another woman,
charged with murder, for the first
time in the history of Ohio and per
haps of the United States. Miss An
tin of Toledo is the attorney and will
try Mrs Evelyn Marleau, charged
with shooting a man said to have in
suited her Miss Antin is p, a grad
Uate Of Ohio Northern university and
is one Of the first women prosecUt-
ing attorneys in the country.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Protest Mestlnn at Alamo.

The teachers of Crockett county met
here with an attendance of 60 per cent.
or about so teachers present. Reports
from all in attendance showed much
improvement i'll the various schools
throughout the county. A report OF
the county demonstration work was
made by Mrs, Della Robertson, who at
present has charge Of this work here.
Much enthusiasm is being manifested
in her work. Prof. Smith of the West
Tennessee state normal school discuss
ed History, or It's Value as Charac-
ter Builder" He also made report
of conditions at the normal.
Resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed by the teachers against the cutting
of educational appropriations by the
legislature, and favoring an increase
of appropriations. The work of the
state educational institutions was
highly endorsed in the resolutions.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
To Modify Fee Bill.

Counties having a population less
than 10000 will in all probability be ex-
cluded from the antifee bill which the
legislative recess committee on the
preparation of fee bill will present to
the legislature when it meets Feb. 26.
Of the SO counties in the state, 81 fall
under this class.
The committee is using the fee bill
introduced by Representative George
A. Macon of Shelby as a basis on which
to work, and will probably adopt this
bill with committee amendments. The
bill introduced by Representative Lou
than of Sumner county will be given a
hearing this week, when it will be
ehampioned by its author. The differ
ence in the two bills is that Louthans
bill would place the various offices on
salaries pro rated according to the re-
ceipts of the office, while Macon's reg
ulates the salaries according to popu
lation.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Troops Expected In Short Time.

Troops expected " Short Time.
Adjt.-Gen. Charles B. Rogan Of the
national guard Of Tennessee sent a
telegram to Lieut.. Col. W. A. Siml,,
son, who is connected with the ad-
jutant-generars office in the depart.
ment of the east, recommending Mem.
phis as the rehabilitation point for
the East Tennessee infantry. Gen.
Rogan went to Memphis to arrange
for the arrival of the regiment when
it returns from the border and for
storage of equipment of the ambulance
corps and field hospital which have
returned.
Gen. Rogan expects the First Ten.
nessee to arrive in Memphis in about
three weeks. The Muster out will re-
quire another three weeks. The adju-
tant-general also recommended the
Third Tennessee infantry be demob-
ilized at Knoxville and urged that the
two regiments be sent home two weeks
apart in order that his department
will not have to attempt the demob-
ilization of two regiments in two diff
ferent cities at the same time.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
SUMMER FORAGE FOR SWINE
Sweet Sorghums Come at Time 1t Is
Difficult TO Have Other
Green Feed.

(By w. r. DODSON, Director Of Expert
ment Station, Louisiana State Uniyer-
sity.)
The sweet sorghums make very ac-
ceptable forage for hogs In the early
summer, coming at a time when 1t is
sometimes difficult to have other green
feed. Sorghums are most serviceable
for grazing during May, June and early
July.
The results Of experiments at the
Louisiana station have not indicated
the high value Of sorghums as graz
ing or soiling crop for hogs they are
reputed to have. In fact, we do not
place a very high value on them, and
commend their use only as make
shift. The only strong points in their
favor are that they give quick returns,
and may be had about the time winter
crops are not sufficiently matured for
best service.
The Early Amber, Tarly Orange or
coleman are to be preferred. Any of
these may be sown In drills as soon as
danger of frost Is passed, though
growth will not be rapid until warm
weather prevails. The middle Of March
to the first of April is ordinarily good
time to plant sorghum. However, the
crop may be planted as late as the first
of August. When sown in drills, with
rows of three and half feet apart, 1t
takes about twelve pounds per acre to
give thick stand. 1t is best to plant
the seed thick so the stalks will be
small.
The crop should be well cultivated
until it is about two feet high, if it is
to be grazed, or as conditions may re-
ouire, if 1t is to be soiled. Planted
in early spring, the sorghums will ma
ture in about 40 to 120 days.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
PIumpness PIeasingIy Arrayed.

Now is the day of the round
and not too slender figure. Plump
ness is pleasing arrayed in a one
piece frock, hanging in straight
lines. There has been an infini-
tude Of designs, and here is one Of
them which might be Of serge or satin
or soft wool material, but the chances
are that 1t is Of wool jersey. The
skirt has fiat flare at the back and
front, and at the sides is laid In groups
Of narrow flat plalts separated by
wider ones. This model fastens at
one side on the shoulder and under
arm seam. 1t is finished with fiat
glrdle Of the material, having the ends
embroidered and Ornamented with
pendant balls covered with small
beads.
All sorts of wide, soft girdles are
made for these one-piece frocks, and
they are often the most interesting fea-
ture in them. Magnificent oriental tas-
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
G.A~ 2z,zaAy
Runners in Stockings.

Il saw an item in the paper the
other day about stopping a run in a
silk stocking by rubbing it with bit
of moistened SOAP" said young girl.
'but I've discovered that 1t can be
stopped merely by dampening it. You
can't always get hold of a piece of
soap as soon as you discover a run, you
know; but you can always dampen the
stitches that are left open at the end
of short runner, and this serves to
stiffen the thread until you can get
home and catch the runaway stitch"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
VELVET BEAN MEAL FOR cow
Florida Station Finds Feed EQUAL In
Value to Cottonseed Meal
Cheaper to Raise.

The Florida station found that cows
produced as much milk when fed a
ration of 4.3 pounds of velvet beans
In the pod, 10 pounds wheat bran and
24.5 pounds japanese cane sllage as
when given ration of 8 pounds cot
tonseed meal, 10 pounds bran, and "a
pounds cane sllage. Hence 43 pounds
of velvet beans In the pod were fully
equal to 8 pounds Of cottonseed meal.
The station further states that the
Florida farmer can produce about five
tons Of velvet beans for the cost of one
ton of cottonseed meal.
The state market agent has received
reports that velvet beans In the pod
can be procured at S14.per ton in Ala
bama and in Georgia.-Clemson Col
lege Bulletin.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

sells and handsome silk cords on wide
girdles Of velvet, lined with silk, lift
even a plain gown into the realm OF
splendid things. BY means Of these
girdles, and Of separate collar and
cuff sets, one may ring many changes
on plain one-plece frock Of wool or
satin.
The latest arrival among fads is
matched set consisting of wide silk
girdle, hat and bag, or instead of the
bag a parasol is brought into the
scheme. Since everything is embroi-
dered it is not difficult to harmonic
dress accessories by this means, and
since Chinese tassels of all sorts are
available and fashionable, another
way is opened for the woman who UNI
derstands the value Of matching up
dress accessories. Tassels may be at
tached to hats or girdles or bags or
parasols by the very simple expedient
Of such fasteners.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
HOGS ARE GOOD MONEY CROP
Many Factors Enter Into Cause for
Increased Interest Being Taken
in Swine Industry.
(By /. W. CARPENTER, Mississippi Ex-
parlTnanf Etotinp

(By l. W. CARPENTER, Mississippi Ex-
pertinent Station.)
Due to the recent boom In pork pro-
duction, more people are going into
the hog business than ever before.
This Is accounted for by several fac.
tors, the greatest doubtless being the
splendid work of the county agents in
securing a market for the small breed
er through cooperative shipping.
Since learning the prices to be ex-
pected on the central markets many
men who started out by shipping five
or ten hogs along with their neighbors'
shipments are now preparing to ship
in carload lots. Other factors In the
growth Of the hog industry are the pig
club work, and the failure of the cot
ton crop causing the farmer to raise
hogs as the next best cash crop
To get the best results In hog raising
a rotation of pasture and forage crops
must be planted to furnish grazing the
year round, and 1t is essential that
good supply of feed be assured before
buying or breeding the hogs. The boar,
too, should be the best available, this
point often being the factor that de-
termines success or failure In pork
production. Pigs sired by a good boar
will grow better in the feed lot and
bring premium on the market. And
last, but not least, the most success.
full men carefully outline plans, get,
ting the criticisms of experienced men
and adhering to schedule after having
secured the best available information
on the subject.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
LIVE STOCK AIDS FERTILITY
European Countries Held Up as Ex-
ampIes Of What Such Methods
Would Do for Crops.

CIV G. A. WILSON, Kentucky Expert
ment Station)
Beef cattle would conserve the fer
filthy Of our farms and increase our
average crop production. Writers often
point out to us the wonders that have
been accomplished in increased crop
production in the Old World countries
through the utilization of crops and
feeds by cattle and the return of ma
nure to the farms, and have held up
to us Denmark, Germany and other
countries as marked examples Of what
such methods would do for our crop
yields.