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The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
AMERICANS IN GERMANY.
Gniy ii2 Remain and but iS6 Born
 in the United States.

Amsterdam, April i2.-Thc aiein- ische Westfalische Zeitung says that the Spanish legation in Berlin has ascertained that there are 4l2 Amer ican citizens in Germany, of whom i89 are men, i75women and 78 chil- dren. Forty-six are students and ii5 business men, dentists, doctors, artists, etc. Only iS6 were born i'll America, The newspaper says.
 These Americans, who have turned their backs on the old coun- try, possibly to escape military serv- ice, now claim the right of hospi- tality here. while their hearts and their tax bills belong overseas. Per haps the noble Prince of Peace Will son will call them back to help American militarism fight German mlitarism. Students continue their studies here, which is comprehensi- ble as we still are treating Ameri- cans as of the elect.n
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Inc Oulraqeous Cost or Footwear.

Thomas c. Plant is a former shoe dealer, who, having retired i5 years ago, was brought in touch with cur rent trade conditions thru his serv- ice in purchasing Si,500,000 worth of footwear for the Belgian Relief Commission. He discharges an obli- gation he feels he owes to thousands ol former customers by telling them thru the New York World what he knows about the present exorbitant prices of shoes.
 The packers, importers and tan ners, i'll cooperation with at least some manufacturers, engaged in market manipulation with such suc- cess that certain leather Qrms made greater profits last year than they ordinarily make in five years. Small concerns. whose profits fast year were from POO to 800 per cent on their total capital are known. The Sole Leather Trust eOnfesses that under conditions artificially created, the price it can extort for it's prod ucts is only checked by conscience" and it's quotations show small re- straint from that direction. It nets 20 cents a pound on some varieties of leather and has earned three times the amount of it's ordinary liberal dividends.
 Mr. Plant believes for these req sons that relief cannot be long de- Iayed.
 That England, to which we sent S35 100000 worth of footwear last year, has put an embargo on shoes and leather That war orders from other countries has greatly dimin- ished. That the embargo on ex- ports of hides from British colo nies has resulted in accumulations whose release may be soon expected. That a like release of aecumula- tions of hides in Russia may not be long delayed That the 85,000 retail shoe dealers in this country have in stock 6i 100000 more pairs of shoes than at this time last year, or about 80 per cent of a normal years consumption. That retail purchases will be checked by high prices; that repaifs to old shoes have increased 400 per cent in some cases and that substitutes for leather are being largely employed in shoemaking.
 In fact, he looks for a tremendous slump in present outrageous prices From their late illgotten gains some firms have set aside funds of from S2O0.O00 to S2,000,000 to meet losses during this slump. which they clear lv forsee. St, Louis post-Dispatch.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
SOUTH PLEDGES ITSELF TO
 AGRICULTURAL PREPAREDNESS

Washington, D. c. April i7-Be- lieyers in agricultural preparedness are signing in large numbers thru out the South, a pledge binding the signer to do his part to increase the food supply of the country in order to provide for the needs of our army and our allies. The pledge originated at the Memphis confer ences conducted by Carl Vrooman. the Assistant Secretary of Agricul- ture. II reads as follows:
 Tn view of the pressing military necessity of increasing the food pro- duction of the South and the na- ton so as to release food for our army and our allies in our common struggle against prussian autocracy and militarism, I hereby pledge my self to do my bit as follows:
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The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Food Safety"
Arkdnsds Must Feed ItseH

WE ARE AT WAR and therefore must FEED OURSELVES and ouI army and assist in feeding the ar mics of our allies.
 ARKANSAS last year imported S65. 5.000,000 worth of FOOD STUFFS for man and beast; this year we must raise this ourselves or do with out. We cannot depend on F00D and FEED from usual outside sources, as these will be occupied in supplying our army and the arr mics of those who are fighting with us.
 The crisis is here and to delay in planting plenty of Food and Feed means disaster.
 When trains are carrying men and munitions of war they cannot carry Food to Arkansas, and we shall 90 hungry if We do not pro- vide for ourselves.
 Polk County must feed herself in this time of National peril.
 Each community must produce and conserve it's own food.
 NOW is planting time. Plant food that can be canned and pre- served at home, and forage crops for the stock.
 LET NOTHING GO TO WASTE.
 NOW is the time for each com munity to organize for FOOD SAFE TY.
 Each community should select a committee composed of local farm CTS whose duty it shall be to deter mine the kind and quantity of seed needed for FOOD and FORAGE crops, and report to the Secretary of the Mena Commercial Club, who will do all possible to secure seeds and arrange credits where neces- sary.
 Thorough investigation by the Federal government has shown that great shortage exists, in all kinds of seeds. In some places already all seed has been taken from the mar ket as usually handled and will be distributed only thru FOOD SAFE TY organizations.
 An effort will be made to secure Potatoes, Corn, Cowpeas, Soy Beans Peanuts, Sorghum, Velvet Beans and so forth for PLANTING PURPOSES in Polk County, at lowest possible cost.
 It is the patriotic duty of every citizen to put forth unusual effort to increase our food supply. Will you help?
 ExecutiDe Committee, Mend Commercial Club.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Food Safety. Before Court.

Before the formal opening of the
 April session of Circuit court Mon- Sday, Food Safety meeting swas held. Addresses were made ny pudge J. T. Bowling and Prosecuting Attorney A. D. DuLaney, both ot .whom stressed the necessity of Ar Kansas feeding herself, and giving Some of the plans that they are car Frying out on their own farms. They .are not only attempting to grow all .the food and feed that they need, |but they are going to practice seed Selection so that in another year -lhey will nol have to buy seed.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
WEST TO TURN LOOSE VAST
 QUANTITIES. OF WHEAT
Arrangements Are Made to Ship 100 Carloads Daily for at Least Two
 Months for Export.

Portland, Ore, April i7. Beginning immediately, and continuing for at least two months, one hundred car loads of wheat will be shipped daily from the Pacific northwest to the Atlantic seaboard for export to Eu- rope.
 Arrangements have been made by the railroads, at the request of the government, officials, to furnish the ears and give this business the ut most dispatch.
 1t is estimated that fifteen million bushels of wheat remain in the northwest.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Wnnl Morc on .Food Safely."

W. T. Whittenburg, who was among those who attended the Food Safety meeting held at Ran som Sunday, reports that the people of that community want more of it, and to that end are arranging for meeting to he held Tuesday night. They are planning to have County Demonstration Agent Charles C. De- laney present as one of the speakers. Dr. c. c. Gunnels was the one sched- uled to speak to them last Sunday, and he must have made hit for they are asking for him to come back.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
U. s. MAY AID RUSSIA.
Will Send Commission to Assist in
 Forming New Government.

Washington, April i5.- Official confirmation that the United States is considering sending com mission to Russia to see in what way this country can be of aid to the new government was given yes terday at the state department. It was stated that the commission would cover all phases Of the Russo American cooperation in the war
 Mobilization of Russia's immense but lateEt resources is one of the main considerations.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
CHURCH WORKERS
 ID HOLD INSTITUTE
Every Church in the Ouachita Asso- citation Expected to Join in Study at the Mena Baptist Church.
 Prominent Men to Speak.

Church Workers Institute is to be held in Mena Baptist church during the week commencing April B and closing on April 27. The pur- pose is to have every church in tie Ouachita Association represented by some of it's members during the sessions of the Institute, the object being to study and become more familiar with the work of the church. Delegates will be well comed by the members of the Mena church and will be entertained while in the city. The institute will hold the opening session Monday after noon, April 3. and the program for that session and those on the other days will be as follows:
 4;S0 to 5:30-Woman's Place and Work in the Church.
 5:30 to 6:30-Training in Church Membership.
 6:30 to 7;00--Lunch served at the church.
 zoo to 7:45- Sunday School Work. 7:45 to S:00-DevotiOnal Services.
 S.00-lnspirational Addresses.
 A good faculty has been secured for this work, and it is needless to say that those who attend will get many helpful suggestions from the classes. Miss Landis Barton, of Dal- las, Tex, will have charge of the work for women, and will also teach the primary work of the Sunday school. She is an expert in the pri- mary work, and can do much to show how to make Sunday school interesting and helpful to children. The general missionary, John D. Freeman will teach the class in training in Church Membership, and he will also help in the Sunday school work. Other helpers will be secured if possible.
 The special feature of the insti- tute will be the inspirational ad- dresses. Judge J. T. Bowling and Rev. w. A. Freeman will deliver them. The subjects for the five evenings are as follows: Monday" Christian Citizenship, by Judge J. T. Bowling.
 Tnesday-"Th Twentieth Gen. tury call to Christian Manhood" by i Rev. W. A. Freeman.
 Wednesday-"What Is the Millen- l ium and What Will If AccOmplish. ' by Rev. W. A. Freeman
 i Thursday-TSinews of War" by Rev. w. A. Freeman.
 Friday-"The Fact and Power of
 Motherhood in the Godhead, by Rev. w. A. Freeman.
 These addresses alone are reeom- mended as being worth the expense and effort necessary to attend the institute. Judge Bowling is well known to the people of Mena and those of the Ouachita Association, as a man of positive convictions on questions touching public morals and the influence of Christian citi- zenship. Mir. Freeman has for nine years been the State Evangelist of the Baptist church. and is recog- nized as one of the strongest Gospel preachers in the oenomination.
 The Institute is heinz held under the auspices of the Mena Baptist church, but it is for all of the churches in the Ouachita Associa- tion and the public in general.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
May ENtend the Lines.

Paris, April F. The great offens- i've opened by the French along the twenty-five mile front from Sois- sons to Rheims is likely to extend still further tomorrow or the day after, it was intimated here today.
 The tremendous assaults on the German lines long have been planned, and for the past month the French artillery has been pounding at the enemy's posisions.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Would school IIIiterates.

Little Rock, April i7.-Mrs. R. r. Milwee, w. A. Ramsey and Sam Cris- swell, of the Illiteracy Commission 'have been appointed committee Do outline a course of study for .proposed illiteracy schools. The
 Commission is also considering a
 plan for securing an instructor who
 has had experience in that line of ;work, to conduct a model school for adult illiterates.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Greatest of All Battles.

London, April i7.--In the House of Commons today Boaar Law said that the British troops now are en- gagged in the greatest operation since tiie beginning of tine war, succeed ing even beyond his expectations, and he moved second reading of the bill extending the life of paria- ment through November.
 The Irish nationalists oppose an extensioin.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
British Make Advance.

London, April i7.-The British advanced further into the neighbor- hood of Ephey last night, according to an official statement today.
 Rains are hampering the opera tions today, it is stated.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
The Berlin View.

Berlin, April i7.-"One of the greatest battles of the mighty war, and, therefore, also in the worlds history, now is in progress on the river Aisne," says an official state mnet issued here by the war office this afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Germans Cantnre 2.100.

Berlin, April 1.-The Germans captured more than 2,i0O prisoners as the result of the French attack yesterday, according to an official claim this afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
TO ENLIST BOYS AND GIRLS.
State Supt. Bond Urges School Au- thorities Into Preparedness Work.
speclal to The star

Special to The Star.
 April i7.-State Supt. J. L. Bond is endeavoring to enlist the services of the county superintendents, ex- amincrs, principals, and superin- tendents of schools in the Agrieul- tural Preparedness campaign. He is urging them to cooperate in every way with the agricultural forces al work in the state, by enrolling every boy and girl between the ages of i0 and IS in Preparedness Clubs. City boys and girls as we'll as those of the country can help in this patri- otie work, and he is urging immedi- ate attention to the campaign, since they must be enlisted without de- lay if anything is to be accomplished this season.
 Taking the postoflice entirely out of politics will be regarded by a good many senators as another slap at their ancient prerogatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
Ex- Governor Into LimeIight Again.
Special to The Star.

special 10 The star
 Little Rock, April i7.-Former Governor George w. Hayes, who has not been much in the public eye since his retirement from office in January, made bid for fame yes- terday when he filed suit in Pu- laski Chancery court to enjoiD R. G Daniel. the State Treasurer, from proceeding with the Notation of the s750,Q00 not issue authorized by the last legislature. He brought the suit as a citizen and tax payer, and all leges the act is Unconstitutional
 ----O--- For Sale -3-year old half Jersey
 COW, with 2-week-old calf. Write Frank Butts, Mena, Ark-Adv. SC 2t i5 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-19
 PRICE

Sf.OO A YEAR STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-30
Bismarck Library Moves
Into Nelv Quarters

The Bismarck public library has
been moved into new quarters just
across the hall from it's former lOca-
ton. The room was formerly
used as a billiard hall by the Com
mercial club. 1t is large and we'll
lighted and when properly fitted up
will make an ideal reading room.
The new room lacks many pieces of
furniture to make it complete. One
of the most needed is long reading
table, There is an ideal place before
the large front windows for just such
a piece of furniture. More chairs
could be utilized and other furnish
ings to add to the attractiveness of
the room.
A special need is for the current
periodicals. A number of the best
magazines is to be found on the maya
zine racks; but there are many more
which are needed and which would
add materially to the library.
The book shelves have been put in
to place and the indexing of the
books will shortly be completed,
With the new headquarters patrons
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gan. They are former residents Of
Mondak, Mont.
Mrs. S. E. Bergeson, who returned
to her home in Avenue A the first Of
the week from the Bismarck hospital,
is getting along nicely. n
Miss Alma SundQuist, who has been
a patient in the Bismarck hospital,
returned to her home in Seventh
street Thursday.
Mrs. Rosco Showalter of Fifth
street has gone to Velva for visit
with friends.
Church Society Sales.
Mrs. George l.. Price was hostess
Thursday afternoon in the parish
house to co'members of the St.
Georges Guild Of St. Georges Epis-
copal church. A large representa-
ton of members attended and plans
were completed for the annual Easter
fancy work and food sale which will
be held in Hoskins store Saturday af-
ternoon. A fine line Of fancy articles
has been donated and will be on sale
together with homemade food stuffs.
the sale and will be in charge Of Mrs.
T. r. Atkinson and Mrs. c. r. Dal
rymple.
The Ladies Aid of the First Bap.
fist church have completed arrange
mcnts for it's annual Easter sale OF
fancy work and food stuffs which will
be conducted Saturday afternoon in
the Office of the Gas company in
Broadway and Fifth street. Many
beautiful handmade articles will be
on sale, including fine variety of
under garments. The usual line of
fine homemade food stuffs will also
be included.
Members of the Sewing Circle OF
the St. Mary's church met Thursday
afternoon in the Knights of Columbus
hall with Mrs. J. A. Haney and Mrs.
e. H. L. Vesperman as hostesses, and
made further plans for their Easter
sale, which will be held Saturday,
April Z.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-30
Ontario Women Are
Granted Suffrage

American women will read with
great interest an excerpt from an ar
ticle printed in a recent issue of the
Toronto Mail and Empire. 1t states
that the women of Ontario have won
suffrage, mot by agitation, but by
service. This war is teaching many
lessons, is solving many problems
and is sighting political power more
finely upon the questions Of vital in.
terest to the people. One Of the
things it has taught to the Entente
nations is the value of the tremendous
reserve force the commonwealth has
in its womenhood. No one ever un-
derestimated the immense import
ance of women in the domestic
sphere, her part as the helpmeet Of
man in the struggle of life, her hu-
manizing and refining influence upon
the social life Of the people, and her
inspiration to the manhood Of the
country. But it required the exigen-
cy of war to reveal how great stay
woman is to the state in time Of trou-
BILE.
woman suffrage will undoubtedly
lead legislation to new goals and will
break new paths of reform. Women
are less likely to be revolutionary
than men are. What is established in
their interest is likely to remain es-
tablished, so far as they as voters are
concerned. Instead Of uprooting, they
are likely to foster the institutions
that mean most to Womankind and TO
the stability of the state. We doubt
il demagogues will find the mass Of
women voters as easy as the mass
Of men voters"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-30
Bride Elect of Early
Spring Is Honor Guest
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Mrs. E. J. Taylor, superintendent
OF the cradle roll department Of the
FIRST Presbyterian church Sunday
school, entertained teachers of the
junior department of the school last
evening at her home in Sixth street,
IN honor of Miss Georgia Carpenter,
flancee of Charles H. Hageman of
this city, and bride-elect Of early
spring. Miss Carpenter has taken
quite an active interest in the Sunday
school work since coming to the city
Two years ago from Washington, d.
Z. Fourteen guests including, besides
the teachers, Mrs. c. l.. Young, wife
OF the Sunday school superintendent,
and Mrs. H. C. Postelthwaite, wife of
the pastor, attended. The evening was
spent hemming towels for the BRIDE
to'be. A number of interesting affairs
have been given for Miss Carpenter,
who leaves shortly for her home in
Randolph, N. Y.
To Entertain Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Bergeson will
be hosts this evening at their home
in Eighth street to members of the
S. M. H. Bridge club. Four tables
will be in play for the game.
Gives Birthday Party.
Miss Irene Renner entertained at
dinner party last evening at her
home in Eighth street in honor of her
birthday anniversary. The guests in
cluded girls of the clerical force of
Webb Brothers store and covers
were laid for H.
To Tour State.
Miss Ethel Halcrow of the extention
department of the North Dakota uni
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To Tour STATE

Miss Ethel Halcrow of the extenti0n
department of the North Dakota uni
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-30

Announcement has been made of
the marriage Of George L. Withrow
and Miss Mearle Deall Of Mandan,
Wednesday evening in the home Of
Rev. R. H. Myers in Rosser street.
Rev. Mr.. Myers read the service. They
will reside in Mandan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-30

The soloists and members Of the
chorus singing Stainer's "Crucixion"
Good Friday evening, in the McCabe
Methodist Episcopal church, will re-
hearse this evening under the direc-
ton of c. B. Taylor. The men are
asked to meet at 1870 and the full
chorus at 8 o'clock.
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will find it pleasant place to spend
an afternoon reading as the entire
room is given over to the library.
For children's Matinee.

Six reels will he shown as the sro'
cial attraction for the Chiidren's mat
inee tomorrow afternoon at the
Grand theatre. The program will in
clude three educational reels and the
famous jungle pictures, featuring the
trained chimpanzees, which have be-
come such favorites of the Children.
The matinees are proving to be al!
the management Of the theatre and
the women and men of the city whU
co.operated to have them shown. The
program will begin at $50.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-30
FRECKLES
March Worst Month For This Trouble
How to Remove Easily.

There's reason why nearly every
body freckles in March, but happily
there is also a remedy for these ugly
blemishes, and no one need stay free
killed..
Simply get an ounce Of othine, dou-
BILE strength, from your druggist and
apply little Of it night and morning,
and in a few days you should see that
even the worst freckles have begun to
disappear, while the light ones have
vanished entirely. Now is the time to
rid yourself of freckles, for if not re-
moved now they may stay all Sum-
mer, and spoil an otherwise beautiful
complexion. Your money back if
Othine fails.