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The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
BRACINC THINGS
 FOR WAR WORK
n...,, Randolph, Representing Hamp n';.I;ams. in Charge of Food Con r,ation in Arkansas, Pays a
 Visit to Mena.

2 step toward the definite or s.n;yation of Polk county, one of the :,.sts into which the United States ,s dlvided for the carrying on oi the ssiinn's war work, Berry Randolph nfHot Springs arrived in Mena on
 Ws.bdav addressed the Red Gross .,,.seting at the courthouse, and r,6 Tuesday with members of the palk County Council of Defense h,ihging about the completion or the fneai organization. The purpose of s..,s movement, which is strictly na- liopal is to bring into specific or sanization all the people of all tue lIuited states. First there IS the nalional head, and subject to him lS state chairman and his commit seps in each state and under the dl- saption of the state head the county areanizations and the various com miitees working under it's diree- ion The plan Is such that, If nroperly carried out, but few hours win elapse from the time the na- fional chairman would find some step should be taken until the move ment would have reached the fur ihermost ends of every county in the Nnion
 This coordination of effort is ebnsidered one of the most import ant phases of the work of winning tbe war.
 The first thing that is asked of sfhe Council of Defense is to see that Royalty Week. beginning December g, is properly observed in all Polk county It is planned to have ad- Presses made so far as practical in Every township or school district in Dc world.
 In order to get in closer touch With the work it is urged that Polk Bounty have representatives in at tPndance at a state meeting to be held in Little Rock on Thursday, December 20.
 4 Present at the meeting Tuesday Nere Mrs. Sam Riding, appoint 8d by Mrs. C. II. Brough as county &hairman of the Women's Council pf Defense, and Mrs. F. E. De Longy bnd Mrs. T. R. Jones, Jr IL is ex- pected that one of these will at Bend the Little Rock meeting.
 The council of Defense for Polk Bounty as now constituted is com .posed of w. I. Green, R. B. Board, &H w Finger. R. Golf, J. l. Alley, Elyde Cunningham and " w. St. John, the latter being chairman and sM. I, Green. secretary. This com snittee has requested Dr. L. W. B. .iong t0 act as it's representative Eat the Little Rock meeting. It IS proposed to pay the expenses .of the delegates to the Little Rock meeting, and for this purpose funds are solicited from such persons as feel a patriotic interest in the work as outlined Any such eontribu- tions will be received by w I. Green Tor R B. Board
 Mir Randolph left Tuesday after noon for DeQueen, where he held a meeting Wednesday. going from there direct to the meeting at Lit- tle Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
NATION-W|DE DRY
 BILL UP TO STATES
Proposed Constitutional Amendment for National Prohibition Approved by Both House and Senate
 Seven Years tO Act.

Washington, Dee. is. The pro posed constitutional amendment for national prohibition was today linal- ly submitted by Congress io the states for ratification or rejection within seven years.
 The Senate completed congress sional action by accepting house amendments to the resolution of submission on rising vote of i1 to s, without roll call.
 Washington, Dee. lS.-AgreemenL on a time limit to be fixed for state ratification was the only step re- maining today t0 complete congress sional action of tue federal prohibit tion amendment approved by the Senate last August and passed by the House yesterday amidst unbounded enthusiasm by vote Of 2s2 to l2s..
 The House form of the resolution. which allows three fourths of the state legislatures seven years to ratlfy the amendment. instead of the senate time provision of six, was sent to the Senate body today, where leaders had assurances the seven year period would be ap- proved
 The resolution which proposed an amendment 10 the federal consttu- tion forbiddng the manufacture, sale or importation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes in the United States and territories or Iexportation therefrom, does not need the presidents approval and Iegis- latures may act as soon as they please after the signature of the vice president and speaker have been at tached.
 Every attempt to put on amend ments to except light wines and beer was beaten and Hi Democrats stood aligned with i37 Republicans and four independents to win the final victory for the prohibitionist forces.
 Following Is the resolution as adopted.
 Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, that the following amendment to the consti- tuition be, and hereby is, proposed to the states, to become valid as a part of the constitution when ratified by the legislators of the several states as provided by the constitution:
 Article -, Section 1. After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating Iiq- uors, within, the importation there of into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all ter ritory subject to the jurisdiction thereof, for beverage purposes. is hereby prohibited.
 Section ?. The Congress and the several states shall have concur rent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
 Section 3. This article shall be imperative unless it shalt have been ratified as an amendment to the constitution by the legislators of the several states. is provided in the constitution within seven years from the date of tine submission hereof to the stales by the Con- gress"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
LITTLE FINGER WORTH s5iO.s5.
Albert GoaDa at Shreveport, Paid
 for Injury Received in Spring.

Shreveport La. Dee. i2 How much is a mans little finger worth? That is, just how much damages should he receive in tho event ne was the victim of an accident which necessitated it's amputation2
 Five hundred and ten dollars and eighly-flve cents is the value of Albert Goana's little finger on his right hand, according to judgment rendered this morning in district court by Judge R. D. Webb.
 Goana was injured May 3- when his little finger was tacerated. Later it became infected, neeessitating it's amputation. He and the Pickering Land X Timber Company, for whom he was working at the tiae. after conference. agreed that the fingrn was worth the sum indicated, and in a petition filed in court asked that the judgment be ratified.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
PRESIDENTS COUSIN TO ENLIST
Special Permission Obtained for tt1l- oradan. Who Was Under Weight.

Denver, Dec. i5. Authority 10 en- list Harry Woodrow Hamilton a dis tant cousin of the President, who was rejected several days ago be- cause of lack of weight, was re- ceived at the local marine corps re- cruiting station today from Wash ington. Hamilton is son of a banker of Cheyenne Wells, Col. Marine corps officers said he was under weight because of too much athletic training.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Valley Farm For Sale.

l3ia, I miles from railroad at Page, Ok: good improvements, consisting of two dwellings, barn; large part fenced and in cultivation. Price $2,500, on-fifth cash or good trade, balance in 1, 2, 3, and years, at i0 per cent. See this farm.
 Also have other smaller and cheaper farms. Can give possession at once.
 l.. 0. Day, Blackfork, Ark Adv. 29, Ct 5i 4t
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
4 TRUCE BETWEEN
 RUSS AND TEUTONS
By It's Terms No E+eops Are 10 Re Transferred by Either Side Until January 14-Seven Days Notice
 to Suspend Armistice.

petrograd, Dec. l7.-The terms of the Russo-German armistice, ae- cording to a statement issued here, obligate no transference of troops until January fl January 1 Rus siam; no increase in troops on the fronts or on the islands in the Moon Sound or a regrouping of forces.
 The Germans are not tO concen- trate troops between the Black Sea and the Baltic east of the i5th de- gree of longitude east of Greenwich. Intercourse between the troops may be allowed from sunrise to sunset Groups are limited to 25 persons at time who exchange newspapers and unsealed mails and who may carry on trade and exchange arti- cles of prime necessity.
 4 special agreement will be made by the naval general staff regard ing the extension of the armistice lo the White sea and the Russian coast in the Arctic zone. It is agreed also that attacks on war and com mereial vessels must stop in these regions in order to avoid attacks in other seas.
 Truce on Naval Fronts.
 The armistice on the naval front embraces all the Black sea and the Baltic sea east of the meridian f5 degrees east of Greenwich. The de- marcation line fixed for the Black sea is from the lighthouse of Slin- ka to the Estuary of the Danube to Cape Garos. In the Baltic the line runs from Reoguel to the western coast of Worms Island to the Island of Bagsher to khogam.
 Russian war vessels must not cross west of this line and the oth CT parties must not go north. The Russian government guarantees that the entente war vessels will obey the rules of this provision and that the Russian war vessels will not be allowed to sail among the Aland Islands.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Elaht Turkeys Sold for s27.5O.

Mrs. $. D. Russell and son, E. R., 0f the Nunley neighborhood, have about concluded that raising tur- Keys Is one of the most profitable experiences they have had this year m their farming operations. Last Saturday they sold the last eight head, the lot bringing 30 cents per pound. Out of the bunch one Tom brought S6, and the entire lot sold for S27.50.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
HELD AS A SUGAR HoARDER.
Charge of Holding 126 Barrels in
 Storage Against New Yorker.

New York, Dec. i5. The first man to be arrested here on the charge of hoarding sugar was taken into eus- tody today. He is Hyman Borrok and is alleged to have held i26 bar rels in storage If Borrock is found guilty he will be subject to fine of from Si00 to Si GOO, or one years inn prisonment. or both. His plea is that he bought the sugar to go into the syrup manufacturing business.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

GAR SHORTAGE NOT so GREAT.
fulfilled Orders December Were
 22,SS0 Less Than November 1.

Chicago, Dee. i6.-Unfilled orders for cars December 1 amounted to ii7,i32 cars as compared with li0,- 0i2 ears November |, according to a statement by the railroads war board. The decrease was a sur prise as it was feared the situation had become worse in view of the many claims that the railroads had broken down. The railroads are handling currently 20 per cent more freight and passenger tratlic than a year ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Must Return Within : Days.
School Contest Plans.

Mrs. Ola Tunnell of Cove, A. s. Daniels of Potter and Miss Maude Moore of Mena met last Saturday with County Superintendent Pigg and Tom J. Wilbanks, president of the County Teachers Association for .klsls purpose of outlining the Ball regulatiQns for the pupils cpris x ieh arc to be held some | tiils1l ~ f .slsfaaarS6s
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
U. $. ENGINEERS WOUNDED.
Bursting German Shell Behind Brit
 ish Lines Iniures Two.

With American Army in France, Dec. f4.-A bursting shell has wounded two American railway en- gineers working behind the British front according to reports received today
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Christmas Gift
 For All Year

VI 1AI1 4 Odl THE STAR FOR B WEEKS For $1.00 you can make a relative or friend glad each week in the New Year.
 What can you do in Christmas Giving that is more sensible or better?
 AFTER DECEMBER si. $50. THE STAR PUBLISHING GO.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

FORD CARS T take you there-I get you back. Place your orders now proctor-Smith Motor Co., Adv. POT Ct 5i 3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Strayed Pair mules

Strayed- Pair mules. One dark bay,
 9 years old; one mouse colored mare mule, 6 years old; weight each about 750. Mare mule was slightly lame in left shoulder. Last seen 1 i4 miles from Bismark, Ok Informa- ton to John P. Graf, Mena, Ark, will be literally .rewarded.-Adv- 299 1t. 5i 2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
QUEST|ONAIRES TO
 REC|STRANTS HERE
Local Exemption Board Will Mail Out 50 Each Day Until List Is Gov ered--iIuSt Re Returned Within
 Seven Days.

The clerical force assisting the local Exemption Board of Polk county started Monday morning to send out questionaires to the regis trants of the county. The plan is to send out 90 questionaires each day until the entire list is covered, which will include not only those registrants who have not yet been examined, but also those who have been examined and discharged be- cause of physical disabilities and those who had been granted 3 tenn porary exemption.
 Must Return Within : Days.
 All registrants receiving the ques- tionaires are required to fill out and return the blanks io tae local board within z days. When the question aires are returned to the local board, they will form the basis for the classification which has been worked out by the War Department.
 Minor pipkin, Judge w. N Martin and A. H. Scoggin, as previously an nouneed have been appointed from the Polk county bar to assist the registrants in filling out the ques- tionaires, and registrants will be free to call upon either of these for assistance.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
COUNTRY ISIN GRIP
 OF COLD WEATHER
Heavy Snow Storms in East From Great Lakes to Coast. With Killing FroSts Into FIorida-0hi0 Has
 Coal Famine

Washington, Dec h. Most of the country was in the grip of storms and cold weather today and under cover of snow turnout it's northern parts,almost from the Atlantic to the Paciiic Rail and wire traffic were much impeded. The unreasonable cold extends to the gulf states.
 Heavy Snow Blanket.
 Snow was heaviest in the east, from the Great Lakes to the coast, with fall of a foot or more in In- terior New York It was caused by a disturbance which has been nov ing eastward and was central this morning on the southern New Eng land coast. Some moderation of the cold is predicted about Sunday or Monday for the Ohio valley, the east gulf states and the upper lake re- zion.
 Gulf Port Zero Weather.
 In the South, temperatures were very low for that region. Warning of a severe cold snap with tempera- lures as low as i5 degrees above zero for Mobile and vicinity were sent out.
 Killing Frost in Florida.
 The cold extends as far as Palm Beach, the weather bureau officials predicting a killing frost as far south as that vicinity.
 Ohio Coal Famine.
 Washington, Dec i4.-Reports to the fuel administration today said that coal was moving freely from lake ports to Ohio towns under the direction of Homer Johnson, fed eral fuel administrator for the state. Governor Cox, who had threatened to take the situation into his own hands, has turned over to Johnson, 1t is said, information gathered by state officials showing where coal IS most needed.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

For Sale-Five mules; all good ani-
 mals: bargains for someone. See or write Mahlberg Bros, Egger- Adv. 5i 2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Dr. Louo Returned for Year.

Dr. L. W. B. Long returned Mon day afternoon from Judsonia, Ark, Where he had attended the annual session of the Arkansas Conference oi M. K. churches. It will interest the members of the First M E. church as we'll as the citizenship of Mena in general, that Dr. Long has been assigned to the Mena church Tor another year.
 FORD CARS--I take you there-I get you back. Place your orders aow. proctor-Smith Motor Co., Adv. 297 Ct 5f St.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
FEDERAL FORMULA FOR BREAD.
Rig Saving in Both Sugar and Lard
 Under Rules.

Little Rock, Dec l3-The first four war lOaves of bread made in Arkansas were presented to Gov. and Mrs. Brough yesterday by Hamp Williams, Federal Food Administra- tor and ]. T. Buchanan, of the Rose City Bakery They correspond ex- actly to the government require ments, and contain 3ls pounds of sugar and 3I& pounds of lard to f96 pounds of flour. Heretofore from $ to t0 pounds of sugar and the same amount of lard were used This will effect an economy of millions of dollars turnout the United States, and hundreds of thousands of dol lars in Arkansas Every baker is required to make bread according to this plan or forfeit his license.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

32Oa Farm in New Mexico. near
 Mills. for sale or will exchange for Polk county land. See or ad- dress G. W. Hewlett. 1905 Second St., Mena, Ark-Ady. 5i 2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
Gulf Port Zero Weather.
Killing Frost in Florida.

The cold extends as far as Palm Beach, the weather bureau officials predicting a killing frost as far south as that vicinity
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20

PROMPTLY WHEN SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-20
z4escRIPTION

S1G0 A fEAh MONTHS, soc. 3. S5c o,, sTRfCTLY IN ADVANCE.
Evening star., 1917-10-26

Crepe de Chene
BIouses, In white and
fesas, alse Pussy VIII
lows, with hemstitched
frills, at $z.ss.
Evening star., 1917-10-26

New FAN Biouses Of
Georgettes hand en-
broidered and beaded,
In white, Aesh, maize
navy and Tint shades,
at ASe
Evening star., 1917-10-26
Beautiful New Fall BIouses at sz.95 and $3.50

Crepe de Chenes, In
white and flesh, In tai
iored and dress mod
els with large pearl
buttons, and tucks and
embroidery, at ASA
Palals Rsyal-TAlsd F1sor
Evening star., 1917-10-26

The New Net
Blouses, with lining OF
self material, som q
with hlet lace collars,
others trimmed in Val
lace, with fancy but
tons down front, at
SOS.
Evening star., 1917-10-26

Plaids, tight and dart
, feta Ribbons, 5 to S5a Inc
ribbons.
New dark ground rover
sibie Dresden Ribbons. with
satin border: . inches wide:
suitable for bags and vest.
inSs; Ia navy. gold. plnm,
old ross, copenhAgen and
black. special. o148 5nrA.
Evening star., 1917-10-26

Persian Ribbons IN dASk
and hight shadings tor
bAgs. girdlss. vsstines: .
inuAss wide: extra heavy
Quality. ne M - yaRA.
Evening star., 1917-10-26

Tor childfen's ha}S
Dark ana Nght osouDa
Dresden Ribbons. WitN
large rose designs; euitabl0
tor canisolss ana 6Ags; SN
inches wide. Special, ol0
yard.
Palals Aayul-otxose H1p~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-17
CHILD GETS SICK
CROSS, FEVER|SH
IF C0NST|PATED
Look at tOngue! Then give
fruit laxative for stomach,
liver, bowels.
"CHlifornia Syrup of Figs" can't
harm children and
they love it.

A laxative to-day saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels. which become clogged up with
waste. liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue. mothers! II
coated, or your child Is lstless, cross.
feverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't
eat heartily. full OF cold or has sore
throat or any other children's allment,
give teaspoonful of California
Syrup Of Figs" then don't worry, be-
cause 1t is perfectly harmless. and In
few hours all this constipation poi
son. sour bile and fermenting waste
will gently move out of the bowels,
and. you have a we'll. playful child
again. thorough inside cleansing"
Is ofttimes all that lis necessary. II
should be the first treatment given in
any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrupa
Ask your druggist for a 5O-cent bottle
OF California Syrup OF Figs" which
has full directions for babies. children
OF all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Look carefully
and see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company."--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-17
Real Estate Summary
CIIANCERY TRANSFERS.

mond to Charles H. Anderson, lots l67
and l , plan Ian. Of s,o Lisburn. May 80.
w: f. Drinkard. Jr.. ct ux. to Shields
Hin ssJh Snc g. IT, ,si7 el $50 a. Chestnut
Chevy Chase Realty Company to L.
Il. Carter. lots Is and Is. block C, plan
Of Monticello Place. July 13, 1917;
John W. Williams to Harvey c.
July 10. 1917: $3.50
mond to Charles F. Hagan. trustee.
certain lots OF land In square 80. Har.
vie,s Plan. July II; 1917: 1886;
Hooker. As LEXIS feet east line Of
Twsnty-ninth Street. 1z4 feet south
Of Stonewall Street: also lot IA, square
16, Highland Park; also lots 4, and
g.. block 8. Highland Park; also lot
ls. block IA. Highland Park; also 20
and vieton Street. eer"e JUL, Third
1911; tax, s11: $40.
Chevy Chase Realty Corporation to
+. d. Holman. lot Q. block B, plan Of
Mount Vernon. July ,. 1917; $500.
y; ). Beattie ct ux. to w. w. Crisp,
46xis5 feet: known as 1915 Barton
July IL. 1917: tax. 1870: SO. ~
John b; Gayle. special commissioner.
to p: T. Hunt. 81 l-2x50 feet east line
OF Shook Alley. between Duval and
baker Streets. July IL. 1917; $l37.50.
Alvin B. Hutzler. special commits
atty Corporation. sos acres. beginning
Turnpike and BrookIand park Boui,.
ward. April! IL. 1917: tax, 81: $40
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-17
CaIomeI Today! Sick Tomorrow!
Guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone
Don't take nasty, dangerous calomel when bilious
constpated, headachy. Listen to mel

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
and 1t salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious. feel lazy. slug
Eish and all knocked out, il your
bowels are constipated and your head
aches or stomach is sour, just take a
spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver
Tone instead OF using sickening, sali-
waiting calomeL Dodson's Liver Tone
10 real liver medicine. You'll know
It next morning because you will
wake up feeling fine, your liver will
be working, your headache and dizzi-
ness gone. your stomach will be sweet
and bowels regular You will feel like
working. You'll be cheerful: full Of
viEor and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you
5o-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-17
How To Overcome
Foot Troubles

Unless a person has actually suffered
with tired. aching. burning feet or pain
full corns or calluses. they cannot an
preciate the misery that such affiictions
bring.
Reports now show that over 90 Der
cent OF the American people suffer from
some form Of foot troubles, and mod :
ern footwear is said to be causing an
alarming increase in this percentage.
Therefore, the following should prove
OF special interest to readers.
Recently in the treatment Of these
foot troubles by patients using Ice
Mint. these distinctive features were
noticeable. Tired. aching, burning and
easy and comfortable after the first
application, while in the treatment of
corns and calluSes. it was noticed that
after few nights application, the
corn or callus had tendency to loosen,
ana IN short time could easily be
nIted out with the fngers-root and
normal, healthy condition.
RMS. together with the fact that Ice
Mint costs little and is so easy and
pleasant to apply-and is absolutely
the nigh endorsement given 1t by spe-
cialistS as the surest, safest and most
efhcacious treatment for distressing
foot troubles.
When you stop to consider that the
simple, pleasant process of rubbing a
shortly rid one Of every painful corn
or callus. and will keep the feet cool.
comfortable and rested even on the
hottest days. it is easy to understand
,.s great popularity and why it is now
a a IN nearly every American home
ADVISED to give Ice-Nint trial. There
Is nothfng better.-Ady