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The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
CHRISTMAS. 1917.


 was torn by strife, North against South. brother against brother has there been a Christmas time SO fraught with peril, so deep in trials and in sacrifice as is the Christmas at hand, Christmas, i9i7
 Ten months ago, when our eoun- fry, reluctant to tho last, was forced into the World War, few there were who expected our participation would reach very serious stage that it would last long or involve any great number of our boys and men in the needed fighting units. In fact it generally was believed the conflict would be over by now. and that only few of our boys would see the battle front.
 But the whole situation has changed Russia, the great bear of the North, in it's effort to throw off the yoke of an autocratic govern ment, has degenerated into a milling mass but little better controlled or guided than the untutored negroes of the South in reconstruction days
 Italy's heroes, after valiant work covering years efforts, now are struggling desperately to save them selves from the most awful calamity that ever devastated fair country, the fiery blast of German occupa- tion.
 In France the heroic armies that but yesterday were driving the Huns backward, are faced by the h0rdcs of the kaiser, strengthened by the thousands that were no lolsgermeed- cd on the Russian front Itis not thought further progress can be made until our soldiers have joined and again thrown the balance of power on the side of humanity.
 All about us are homes with va cant chairs homes where the need- cd sacrifice has been met by the gift to country of one or more of the sons and brothers the strongest and the best, the very pick from our young manhood Thousands of others soon must go.
 And, in support of these, our sons and brothers, it is coming home t3 us that it is the sacred duty of all left behind to work and strive and give and give again to help and to save the ones who have gone and are going who are giving and will give the most.
 It is ineonceivable, then. that at this Christmas time merriment should be rampant in any home in our land. Such could only be where thoughtlessness and indifference prevail.
 Instead of merry-making and law ish giving and wasteful spending, we should school ourselves to meet the trials that must be borne-to ultivate cheerfulness, tempered with thoughtfusness; a readiness to give and to bear our part.
 In all this we should keep always before us that 1t is thru unity that we will succeed in making the world safe for humanity. Our President IS the head. He represents our na- tion in it's power and in this crisis if is meet that we should ever be ready to work as one to support the government and to do those things of us requested. This is the mean- ing of unity-the unity that wins.
 The Star, then, on Christmas, wishes it's readers. it's friends. and all, Happy Christmas day-a day made happy because uf fhe blessings that are given us and because of the things that have been done as they should he done.
 SEEK i PREVENTATIVE.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
CUBA DECLARES WAR, TOO.
House of Representative Adopted
 Resolution Against Austro- Hungary

Havana, Dec. i2.-The House of Representatives tonight adopted a resolution declaring a state of war to exist between Austro-H Hungary and the Republic of Cuha. The ae- tien was taken following the reading ofga message from President Memo cal recommending such a declara-- tiontN
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
CHAMPION WRESTLER
 OF THE WORLD DIES

Des Moines, iowa, Dec. i7.--Frank A. Gotch, retired champion heavy weight wrestler of the world, died at noon Sunday at his home, Hum- boldt Iowa, of uraemic poisoning. He had been in failing health for two years
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Another Rule for Registrants.
Special to The Star.

NptCIdI 10 IHt oIdT.
 Little Rock, Dee. i7.--It is off, cially announced that if a Regis trants only dependents are under sixteen, no supporting affidavits are necessary. Supporting affldavits in dependency claims must be made by every person named as depend ant who is over sixteen. Physical incapacity is no excuse, but mental incanacitY is.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Polk County, After All, Is Best.

Mir. and Mrs. H. H. Mantooth, who left Mena about three months ago, expecting to make their home in Cleveland Ok, returned Monday. having decided that Polk county was good enough for them after all. MT. Mantooth said it was true that a man can make more money in that section of Oklahoma than in Polk county, but he concluded that when that was said, all was said.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Hatfield Girls in Task.

N The Domestic Silence class of the Hatfield schools under the direction of Miss Anna Woods. home demon strator, is going tosserve sandwiches and coffee next Saturday, December p, when the premiums are to be awarded at the Watkins Lumber X Mercantile Company place of busi- ness
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
HAVE YOU A FARM FOR SALE
 AR RENT3

Every mail brings us additional inquiries for Polk county property, Some want to buy; some want to rent.
 If you have a farm or tract of land and want to sell or rent it, list it with us while the demand is on. We bring the customer to you and let you and he make your own terms. We charge no premium.
 Ben C. Eastin, Sec.
 MENA COMMERCIAL CLUB
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Waste Inevitable in War'-McAdoo.

Washington. Dec. il.-Secretary McAdoo defended the government against charges of waste in the war in an address here. "Of course when war comes there is waste, i" said the secretary. But what do we care about waste if, by wasting something, we can hasten the end of something that costs human life2 Let us not carp about expenditures and give comfort to our enemies"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
More Tllrkeys Sell wen.

H, F. Gam of Mountain Fork was in Mena Tuesday to market his tur- key crop of 1917. bringing in fl head which he sold at 2i cents per pound, amounting to sa2.i9 for the entire bunch.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Hearener Paner Merae.

Heavener, OK, Dec. t7.-The Heavener Dispatch has been con- solidated with the Heavener Ledger and the publication will be contin- ued under the Ledger name with Frank Richards, Ledger editor, in charge.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

you were preparing for war, and the habit sticks to you One of these days you will squeal enough, and then you will gel peace, as will ihe resi- of fhe world.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
,a U. s. MAY BUY BONDS
Farm Loan Board Asks Congress tG
 Take Sf00, 1000, 900 of Securities.

Washington Dec. i5.-The Fed eral Farm Loan Board today asked Congress to authorize the treasury to buy $i00,000,000 worth of farm loan bonds now and the same amount next year, to strengthen the market for the securities
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

Of course you may not like this brand of weather-the writer does not but we all know what we can do-we can stand 1t as it is, or go to some other place and probably find yporSa
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Administrators Notice of Intention to Apply for Order to Sell Lands tO Pay Debts.

 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as administrator of the estate of Joseph Reed, deceased, will make application to the Polk County Probate court at it's next January, 1918, term. for an order to sell the following described lands, to-wit 8 acres off of the south side of SEA SEA, Sec. fl, and the NWA NWA, Sec. 2l, T. ? S., R. 30 w. in Polk county. Arkansas. belonging to the estate of Joseph Reed. deceased, said sale being necessary for the purpose of procuring funds with which to pay the debts probated against said estate.
 Dated at Mena. Arkansas, this 18th day of December, 1917.
 II w. Finger. Administrator Of the Estate of Jn- seph Reed, DeceasedI Ialg $ gf Adv--First pub. Dec. 20, i9t7 e Last puh. Jan. 3. 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

Too much sweet stun puts the stomach out of order. A dose of prickly Ash Bitters correets the trouble, restores appetite and good digestion. Price Si25 per bottle. Jackson Drug X Furniture Co, and Gunnels Drug Store, Special Agent. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

If you have bad taste in your month. if your tongue is coated, and you have spells of dizziness. the trouble is in your stomach, liver and bowels: they are clogged with bil- sdsll!a usy kIYgld san!IndmI snoI clears out the Instructions and re- stores healthy conditions. Price si.25 per bottle. Jackson Drug & Furniture Company and Gunnels Drug Store, Special Agents. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

For Sale-i5 head Poland China and
 Duroc hogs. ages ranging ? to ( months. See or write ] s. Pollard. Rocky. Telephone on Connally line. -Ady. 5i 2t. .... -.... -
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
WANT COPY OF THE STAR.

The Star is very desirous and will pay we'll to secure one or two we'll preserved copies of the paper of November %. for it's files.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

The Kaiser is said to be prepar- ing Christmas peace offer the very lasi That's all right, Billy
 You talked peace for 10 years while
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
TolIi,er Puneture-Proof Inner Tube

sGparanteed 5000 miles without d punrture--if you do get puneture you get new tube investigate. proctQr- Smith Garage
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE RED GROSS

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE RED CROSS q To help bring the to a close.
 Every name added to the Red Cross strengthens the morale of the American Army and convnces the enemy that Americans are back of President and sol dier boys. The hour for half measures is over.
 The will probably last three years longer and those three years will be years Our boys will bravely dergo many hardshps and will need moral support as we'll as comfort kits, sweaters and bandages
 YOU should join the Red Cross and let the boys at the front know that you really care There - be room for excess, for selfish ness for bitter ness now Only fully united country can win the war W
 America has over one hundred million inhabitants. Some five million have joined the Red Cross That is well but it is only good start There should be 20 mil lion members and is the purpose of the Christmas drive to enroll at least Is million members.
 Now that sons brothers and husbands are laying down their lives for are behind them with ''al that have and are The Red Cross exists to desire to comfort and aid them into swift practical ures of service. America is ready Your Red Cross is ready. Fall in.
 "Let Greater Red Cross be your Christmas gift to Our Boys and suffering humanity
 T. A. PARK, President.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

the Red Cross and front know that you can be no room for ness, or for bitter fully united country
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

YOU should join let the boys at the really care. There excess, for selfish ness now. Only a can win the war.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20

For the boys Christmas gift we
have a splendid line of pocket knives
fash lights, skates and hand sleds
Nelson & Reed.
J. w. Balsiger of the City Bakery
returned last week from Sioux Falls
where he attended a meeting Of bak-
ers Of the state.
Mr., and Mrs. p. ]. Pheney returned
last week to st. Paul. following a
visit il this city at8the home Of Mr.
Pheney's sister. Mrs ). ] Anandorf.
Lyle B. Gould, IT is understood, e,
Gently successfully passed the exanin-
alton for tie aviation corps and start
ed a few days since for Jefferson Bar
racks, Mo.
Henry MencheI, 81 Eureka. Calf.
arrived In the city last week and IS
i guest at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Will O'Connor, and also Of Miss
Edith Menehel.
Rev. G. j. ChristiaIson united in
marriage last weekly WI popular South
Shore young people-Miss Irene A.
Schmaeling and Carl e. Anderson:
They will reside at South Shore.
John Chambers returned the first u
fhs week from Camp Cody. John was
one of the boyswho enlisted in the
cavalry, but being In poor health, ne
M given an honorable discharge
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20


Rev DR.. Notson. in Sunday ser
mon it Aberdeen, appealed to the
people to permit no further wasting
OF food. Dr.. NotsOn, well known BY a
large circle of friends in Watertown,
is the president OF the Federated
Council OF Churches of Christ in the
state. He appealed particularly to
the ministry to assist in the move
ment for conservation. THE waste;
fulness of food is nothing short OF
treason" he declared. ITO assist in
this supremely important task is a
high patriotic and Christian duty
Nelson & Reeds is the place to
buy his gift. They have ~gentlemen's
toilet sets. smoking sets, shaving out
hts and many other articles which
he would appreciate.
Mrs. Warren w. Odds dropped into
this Office last Saturday to say that
she would send a copy Of The Satur-
day News of November % to Mrs. 4.
B. Clapp at Perry. Okla. Mrs. Clapp,
|it will be remembered, had asked for
a copy of the date since hers had not
reached her. The Saturday News
CAitiUA VI 2NOfCI1UCI AZ was GAtlI[ty
exhausted and it called on its readers
to supply the missing number. Mrs.
Olds, fortunately, had retained a copy
and she has the thanks of this paper,
besides the blessing Of Mrs. Clapp,
The Masonic installation of the new
officers of the Chapter occurred at
the last regular meeting. The com
plete complement of officers (the
elective one having been announced
in the last edition of this paper) is as
follows: R. R. Newman, E. H. p;
William Mitchell, King; G. A. Hess.
Scribe; R. D. Goepfert. treasurer; F.
M. Slater, secretary; ]. A. Gudal, G.
of H.; G. M. Matson, Pr. So; o. NJ
Whistler, r. A. G.; H. C. Wood, 1st
"; C. H Lockhart, End "; T. De.
Forge, 3rd "; Nm. Nicol. Sentinel.
Watertown people who have given
special thought to the z. NJ. C. "A.
work: III. T.. Hopkins returned from
Chicago Monday where he spent a
week with the campaign managers
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
Local Happenings

Christmas occur next Tuesday.
Hon. A. w. Bartels of Gary was in
the city last Saturday.
Miss Mary Keator has returned from
New York where she visited friends,
Mrs. S. D. Boyd, wife Of Banker
Boyd, of Henry, was in the city Sat
urday.
Miss Rose Weidenkopf returned a
few days since from Badger where she
visited friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Sour departed
last week for Lake Worth, Fla, "a
spend the winter.
Claude Banks returned last week
from Minneapolis, where he attended
o business matters.
Mrs. Harry Lee is visiting her par
ents and other friends at Winona.
Mimi, for the holiday season.
If your Christmas gift problem has
not yet beer solved, glance at Mel
( son & Reeds window display.
DR.. R. F. Campbell departed last
week for Chicago to attend to bust
ness and professional matters.
Mrs. Calvin Howey is visiting at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Adolph, at Clear Lake.
Miss Louise Belatti came down
from Florence, where she is teaching,
to spend Sunday with her parents.
Carl Argabrite returned last week
from Minneapolis where he attended
to business matters for a few days.
Irving Williamson came up from
Sioux Falls last week for a brief visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. B.
Williamson.
Mrs. R. f Melon departed Sunday
for Washington, D.. c., to join Mr..
Melon, who is connected with the
naval service.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20

Mr. and Mrs. r, 7. Graham 81 Hen.
ny We're oyer-Sunday visitors 81 fhr
T.R. Graham home in this city Mrs
Graham and the children confirmed
Monday on their way to California.
Born, toathe home Of DR.. and Mrs
q. g. Parsons, Monday morning. Dee
a son. Lieutenant Parsons WAS
apprised by telegraph of the arrival
He was on his way to Fort Riley IA
join his regiment.
Mrs. H. j. O'Bryan left the FIRST Of
the week for Fort Smelling. to ioin
e husband, DIR. O'Bryan. who is sta
there in the medical corps Of
the army. She expects to spend the
winter there with the doctor.
Andy b. Foley and DoIan Kreger
are understood to have passed sue
cessfully the examination for entrance
upon the excitement and the risk in
volved in service in the aviation corps
and have gone to Berkeley, Calf.
Abraham Pred, of Aberdeen, broth
er of Daniel Pred, OF the local store,
was in the city a few days, the first
or the week. Mr.. Pred is a very pleas
ant gentleman to meet and has made
numerous friends in the city who are
always glad to see him.
At the Rotary club meeting last
Thursday noon at the Lincoln hotel
Mr.. G. H. Peterson of Chicago deliv-
cred a brief address. Mr.. Peterson
recently spent nearly a year in Japan
and the principal part of his interest
ing talk related to Japan and condi-
tions there.
Local friends Of DR.. Perisho of the
State College at Brookings will be
interested in learning that he was
elected to the presidency of the col
lege division at a meeting of the presi-
dents of land-grant colleges of the
country. held at Washington, D. c., a
short time ago.
Place your order today for that
holiday photograph that you expect
to have taken. Gray's Studio is the
place to have it done. % tt
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. e. FOss were over
from Henry Tuesday. Mr.. Foss, who
was nee upon a time q student III
the Commercial College under the
management of Prof d. I. Walker.
subsequently representing a lumber
company at Henry. lis now.engaged
in the banking business.
THE Meier Do WeIl.nn d mammoth
ten reel photodrama OF Rex Beachss
famous book, by same cast as s'sThe
Spoilers filmed in Panama. Spectac
snlar and exciting, greatest picture
ever shown TO rthe price. &c, 10c, 15c.
Metropolitan Theatre, Sunday and
Monday. Dee. IS and 24. Matinee Sun
day.
The friends III VIII Boughner, i
former Waterfowl boy, extend con-
gratufations upon his recent appoint
ment to the position OF division agent
of the Chicago e Northwestern, with
headquarters at Mankato, MINI. WIN
has been representing the road at
Salem, s. d, as the local station
agent.
Geo. Nv. Dixon, recognized as one OF
the best potato experts In the north
west, recently began his work among
the farmers. Institutes or the state.
He has already spoken at Sioux Falls
and Clark and is billed for other ad-
dresses elsewhere In the near future.
Mr.. Dixon represent sthho OK o
work OF the State College along the
line Of potato culture and experiment
tation.
All indications point to the heaviest
holiday business the trade has expc-
rienced IN years, and you should nave
your picture taken at Gray's Studio
az once. 23tf
A pencil sharpener is a nice token
Of friendship for Christmas. We have
It for a dollar. IL it doesn't suit you
after trying it for a month, bring 1t
back and weM refund your money.
WI have had this refunding policy III
force for three years, and no one out
of the hundreds who have bought this
dollar sharpener has. ever applied fol.
his money to be returned, Isn't this
q high Recommendation? Waterfront
Printing and Binding co.
@AN 100
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20

Banker P. P. Seauin was owe from
Kranzburg Tuesday.
The weather clerk seems to have
gotten yer his crouch!
The Elks gave a very delightful
dancing party last evening.
H. A. Fromke, the Grover banker,
was attending to business matters in
the city Tuesday.
Frank McDermott, Of the Overland
company, is attending to business
matters in Sioux Falls.
H. a. Evans departed Monday for
Elkton, this state, and points in Min
nesota to attend to business matters.
Miss Ruth Noodle. attending the
University of South Dakota at Yer
million, is home for the holiday vaca-
tion.
Wilbur Fletcher is home from the
state university to spend Christmas
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. HI. s.
Fletcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Grinde, of
aiCdL ans, AAOAtS nCAC III lAS NAIJ
Tuesday, en- route to visit friends at
Hayti, S. D.
Glen Croft arrived from Huby, Mon
tana, a few days since, to visit over
the holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Croft.
Chief OF Police Craig asks citizens
to keep their sidewalks clear of ice
and snow. The ewather man has been
lending his help.
Even the hack men have combined
against us! After a specified date
they're going to make a fellow put
up the casino credit!
i. N. Olmsted went to Chicago last
week to meet Mrs. Olmsted who has
been visiting friends in Illinois. They
returned home the first Of this week.
r. @. Perry, who has been connect
ed with the Nell harness establish
ment for the past several years, has
gone to the twin cities to attend to
business matters. He recently ten
dered his resignation to Mr.. Neil,
preparatory to accepting employment
along other lines.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20
WatertOWn's Gift
Store The Past 70
Years.

that compose the war council OF ff.
teen states for the X. nj. G. Al. war
movement throughout the United
States. He was accompanied on the
trip by NJ. G. Carlisle, of this city,
Rev. w. M Allan, of Bradley, and Rev
~ q Gillanders, Of Henry,
The federal authorities have named
the following physicians and surgeons
as members of the medical board for
the sixth district under the seiective
draft: Dr. q, o. Giere, surgeon; DR..
sC. S O'Toole; i~nternist; Dr.. e. A.
Johnson, ear, eye, nose and throat.
In addition, the following are named
as members: Dr.. H M. Freeburg OF
Watertown; Or. j. B. Vaughn, Castle
wood; DR. % u. Christensen, Toronto,
and DR.. . II. Fonger, Gary. DR.. III.
N. FinnerudsathrCugh appointment at
the inception of the draft law, will
first pass upon the mems physical
fitness, and II rejected they will go
before the board above named
Geo. II. Marquis, Lawyer. fEx.Judge
circuit COURT HeegaaTd Block. 21ti
Trinity Episcopal church this year
introduces an innovation In that the
general policy will be giving instead
Of receiving--that is to say, the Sun.
day School children and Others are
expected D remember those Of the
children d the city who otherwise
might be passed BY in the matter oil
gifts. Miss Ethel Pritchard and Mrs
N. Kayanaugh were appointed a
committee on arrangements. Not
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-12-20

Mrs. Floyd d. Minium arrived from
New Ulm, Mimi, the first Of the week
to spend the holiday vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. n. s.
Fletcher.
The Merchants Association office
has been removed from the Granite
block to quarters with the Champer
of Commerce, yer the =. w. Cooke
music store.
Fine grade OF drawing ink on hand.
Waterfowl Printing and Binding Go.
Stanley Williamson departed the
first Of the week for Washington,
D. G., where he enters a preparatory
schoc.~with a view to entering upon
a course at West Point.
Isidor Hanten, Of the Isidor Han
ten company. distributors of the fam
GUS REQ, left the first OF the week by
auto for a trip to Aberdeen to look
after business interests. He will also
visit other cities before returning.
Mrs. George Algard, of LeBeau, s.
D., who has been visiting friends at
Brookings, is in the city, a guest at
the home Of Mr.. AIgard's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. n. Aigard. She is accom-
panied by her niece, Miss Bertha Fox.
Salesman-Capable specially man
for s. D. SapIe line on new and ex-
ceptional terms. Vacancy now. At
tractive commission contract. $1,000
weekly for expenses. Miles r. Bixler
Co, 254-50 Carlin Bldg. Cleveland, O.
". Fl. Little came up from Hazel
Monday to attend to business matters.
Among other things, he closed a deal
| with the Watertown Printing and
binding Co. for a typewriter. buying
it for his son, who is attending the
Hazel public schools.
Mrs. Fannie O'Brien who had been
visiting at the home of her brothers,
IN. +. and Z. A. Hayford, departed a
few days since for her home In Yer
mont. She was accompanied by Mrs.
FL. F. Hayford, who will spend the
greater portion Of the winter in the
eastern state.
Ct C. Gray's Studio--one Of the mic
est places to be found to haze your
picture taken. Do It now. 20 til.