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The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
GAINS TWENTY THREE POUNDS
"Tanlac Changed Me From Nerv. 0us Wreck to Healthy Woman"
 Says Mrs. Burgin.

When 1 told my husband want ed a bottle of Tanlac he said, You might as well throw your dollar out in the street. but if you want to try it will get you a bottle He did get it, and when had finished taking it he went straight to the drug store and got another bottle, for he saw the wonderful good it had done me. was convinced it was a grand medi- cine, and was mighty glad to pay out another dollar said Mrs. G. R. Bur gin, of 2i4 Second street, Birming- ham.
 Since l began taking Tanlac,n 2 continued Mrs. Burgin, it looks like every time l look in the mirror I am heavier, and, no wonder, for 1 went from 80 pounds to i03-a gain of twenty-three pounds. It took just five bottles of Tanlac to do this for me. Besides it has changed me from a sick, run down, worn-out and nervous wreck into healthy wom- an, and l now feel like living.
 Really, l had gotten so weak l couldn't hardly lift a scuttle of coal to the fireplace. My kidneys were all out of shape; was too nervous to sleep and my stomach was all out of order. was in this very condi- tion three long years. was losing ground every day, and lost weight until 1 was almost a living skeleton. l had about despared of ever seeing a well day again, for no kind of medi- cal treatment seemed to help mat ters in the least. Finally got prac- tically helpless.
 If anybody would have told me there was medicine on earth that would increase my weight twenty three pounds, would have thought them crazy, but as sure as I am alive today, Tanlac did it for me-and on- ly five bottles at that.
 Tt looks like every day am stronger and feel better. I have a good appetite, and enjoy everything l eat. Before began taking Tanlac l couldn't eat hardly anything with out becoming nauseated. I sleep sound and am rid of the nervous ness My kidneys bother me no longer. To tell you the truth, | don't feel like the saine person at all since Tanlac straightened me out.
 Yes, Tanlac is the greatest medi- cine on earth" said Mrs. Burgin's father, who entered the room dur ing his daughters conversation. If you could have seen my daughter before she began taking Tanlac you would not believe it was the same person who you see sitting there. She was just about played out. just came by the drug store, and knowing her Tanlac was ahout out I bought her this bottle. If her appe- tite picks up much more she will come pretty near eating us out of house and home. guess she has starved long enough, and it does me lot of good to see her eat heartily"
 Tanlac is sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Company, Mena. Ark; Fred w. Gray, Cove, Ark; E. H. But Ter. Hatfield, Ark; J. A. Chilean, Wickes, Ark; S H. McCurley. Gran his, Ark. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
Fine Lot of Mules to Eaqleton.

The car load Of mules which
 Frank Sims bought last week of Ross Brothers, horse dealers of Fort Worth, Tex, arrived in Mena Tues day and were unloaded and taken to the yards in the rear Of the Dick son wagon yard. There were twen- ty-two head in the shipment. and it is generally conceded by mule fam ciers that if is the best all around load of mules that has ever been brought to this country. The ani- mals vary in age from 5 to 8 years, H. Scoggin in carrying on the lum- and the average weight is about ii5o
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
star Witness" Also Under Charges.

Fd Kelley of the MountalnIOTk X country, who was termed the star witness in the case of the State or Arkansas vs. John and Jim Rodgers, was placed under arrest Tuesday, evening by Deputy U. s. Marshal L A. Thornton on tine charge of the illegal sales of liquor. The warrant for his arrest came from Fort smith on the early train Wednesday and the prisoner was taken Deiore inc United States Commissioner that night. Tn the meantime he was held in inc county iaii
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
Special Officers Guard Jury.

Sheriff II. WrFineer, R. |. MOTIFS, D. A. Hazel and J. B. Wallace were sworn in Wednesday, morning, as special officers to take charge oi the jury which was empanelled to try the case of State vs. w l.. Park CT. They were directed to keep the, Jury from separating, and to permit no one to talk with them, or to per- init them to talk among themselves or with officers.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
BUY UMBRELLAS NOW.

April is the season of spring showers. At this time we offer assortments that are exceptional y attractive from point of looks and value. Good strong frames and covered with strong taffeta covers. Either mems or ladies. Price, during n0o H. Aprll ................. Jul UU
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26

From these returns, the committee found that J. D. Head and w. H. Arnold had received the highest number of votes, and each was en- titled to have his name placed on the ballot as the Democratic nomi- nees as delegates-at-larg to the Constitutional Convention from the Fourth district, and a certificate to this effect was made to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Democratic State Committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
GOOD GINGHAMs. ioc.

We have another splendid line of fancy dress and staple Cling hams, which we offer at less than wholesale price. We also include with these fancy and staple checked colors, lot of solid col ors. They can't last long lna at this price per yard ..... Ut
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
Lumber and Trading Company.
Supplies for School Election.

County Superintendent W. Homer pigg has just received the supplies for the annual school election which is to be held on May i9. The sup plies will he sent to the school off, cers turnout the county in time for the election.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
w or No War
 Low Prices as Usual
Prices quoted in this ad made subject to stock hand Buy liberal supply at before these goods are all sold
WORK SHIRT SPECIAL.

About one year ago we booked from the mills, two cases Mems Heavy Blue Work Shirts. They are just as good in quality as they were a year ago, and are worth S6.50 per dozen, in case lots, at the factory today. We own them at the old price and offer them to you in Il sizes, i41a rna to i6la, at each ....... JUL
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
LADIES' AND MISSES, HOSE.

Just one case of each to offer at this low price. These are good new stock, medium weight, black ribbed, in all sizes, at in.
 About 10 dozen Misses Fine Lace Hose, in several colors, small sizes, worth up to r. 25c pair. Choice .JG
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
CorporaI Chubb Offers Services.

Corporal Frederick ChubD, who has served enough years in the limited States army to have received five honorable discharges, believes he still has a lot of energy Tn re-. serve. and states that he has offered his services to Arkansas with troop Inf mounted scouts, and can be ready whenever called upon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
Ql8f
FANCY PARASOLS FOR WOMEN
 AND CHILDREN.

An excellent showing this sea- son-good variety at right prices. Carefully selected, solid colors, lowered materials and combina- tions, so you can select one to match your new dress.
 colors, all shades in solid colors, Ladies soc to $6.50 Childrens 3Sc to 7yc
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
PETTICOATS.

"Manpeco' adjustable. fitted top petticoats, guaranteed fast colors, all shades in solid colors, including black. also big assort- ment fancy novelties. Regular Si.25 Petticoats, f10~ your choice J0ts
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
pounds. All of them have been

pounds. All of them have been broke to work, and are in splendid condition to be put under the har- ness at once. Some of the animals were to have been sold for the Eng fish war service, but Mir. Sims got ahead of the army mule buyer. The entire bunch will be taken to Eagle
 ton where they will be used by A. her business. succeeding the Wyss
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26

A bargain is not merely low prlce,; Only when you get low price and nl;i righ quality do you have a bargain. call at The Star office and sec tor yourself the club of four magazines .siat we offer for only 25 cents more shsn the cost of our paper alone.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
Farm Loan Meeting.

There is to be a meeting next Sat- urday afternoon at i o'clock of the persons interested in the Federal Farm Loan Association, for the pur- pose of completing the organization The secretary, Dr. w. E. Flick, has received the necessary papers from the Farm Loan branch of St. Lot1is, It is especially urged that all the directors be, in attendance next Sat- urday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26

aunt. Mrs Robert Moore, and then went on to Philadelphia Wednesday. She was also to attend a Shake spearean recital to be given at Hendricks College Wednesday night.
 A daughter was bornSEEiday even- ing to MT. and Mrs. Freeman l.. Johnson.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
BOYS UNDERWEAR.

Boys Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, summer weight. Sizes 30 to 34. Regular soc garments. Only few dozen to offer, in. per garment ..........IuG
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26

If YOU have chills or malaria get as eent bottle of Sanol Chill Tonic. Notbinc better for chills and mala- r;s Get if at the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
WASH SKIRTS.

New Styles and Fabrics. Of this line we invite careful compari- son, which proves that our prices are extremely low. Plain White and fancy new stripes and Plaids. Special price Nfur on entire line. ...........0I uu
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
. CORSET COVERS.

Good quality regular i5c Mus lin Corset Covers. You should buy a dozen at our f1En April Price, 5 for .EjU
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
soc and 75c

Crash Toweling, good quality, bleaehed or brown, lno per yard ..................I IuG
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
GOLD BOND GINGHAM.

Gold Bond Gingham is worth i2hc per yard, wholesale, in case quantities, at the mill to- day, for either immediate or fu- ture shipment Fortunately we bought a large quantity of this cloth many months ago, and now have in stock about two cases in very pretty assortment of fancy colors, as we'll as all of the solid colors. We offer it to you at it's old retail and today's ln1n wholesale price, per yard :. Ik2U
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
BAGS AND SUIT CASES.

While in St. Louis early this season our buyer succeeded in landing some attractive bargains in Suit Cases. Tn spite of the many advances on this class of goods, we are still in position to offer them at the CT m lln oiu prices oI ..,.. wIsUU UE
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26

Do you know Sanol Chill Tonic knocks the chills and malaria fevers7 Get a 8 cent trial bottle at the drug store.-Ads.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
CURTAIN SCRIuS.

A big lot of regular 25c per yard Curtain Scrims, at, tcS por ydIu ........-........ tUV
 And another big assortment of regular i5c Scrim, ifl~ at, per yard ......... iuU
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26

Mercerized Table Damask, one of durability and beauty, value up to Si00 per yard. Our April Price. per yard
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
LADIES SILK DRESSES.

We have about one dozen of Ladies fine one~piece Silk Dress es, and offer the entire lot at Bargain Prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
PERSONAL NOTES

J. W. Harkey of Hatton was among the people in town Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
TOWELS! TOWELs!!

Large Syrian and Turkish nE n Bath Towels, a pair. ... .ZJI
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26

LADIES' HAND BAGS.
 Ladies Leather Hand Bags, several sizes, at Efln eacn ....-..........-.. .uUu
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26

Mrs. w. E. Holt left last Tuesday for Philadelphia where on Friday night and Saturday afternoon, her daughter, Miss Kathleen, will give her senior recital in expression and music. Mrs. Holt stopped in Tex arkana to spend the night with her
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
FOR A BIG FOOTBALL SEASON

Hays, Aug. 13-Coach aBunt'
Speer, of the Fl. Hays Normal Ii
gers, will have the biggest football
season that Western Kansas has ever
had this fall The opening home
game will be with Baker University,
and the dean of Missouri officials,
Jack Grover, will be the referee. 9th
er games of the season will be with
Wesleyan, Bethany, and Haskell.
Although some OF last years play
ers are in the army and navy and one
is already in France, good mater
ia1 viii be available. Captain Ralph
Archer viii be back and the star OF
last year, Rex Welty, as well. Several
new players from the high schools OF
this half of Kansas, have told Speer to
expect them.
Fort Hays athletes, both boys and
girls, viii have the finest gymnasium
in the west to work in this year, She--
idan Coliseum There viii be a big
swimming pool, marble showers, the
best OF lockers, and a gym floor so big
that two full basket ball courts look
lost on it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
THE GEEZER WAS WISE"

There was an old geezer and he
had a lot of sense. He started up a
business on a dollar-eighty cents. The
dollar for stock, and the eighty for
an ad brought him three lovely dol
lars in a day, by dadi
Well he bought more goods and a
little more space, and he played that
system with a smile on his face.
The customers flocked to his two
by-four and soon he had to hustle
for regulr store. Up on the square,
where the people pass, he gobbled up
a corner that was all plate glass.
He fixed up the windows with the
best that he had and told them all
about it in a half page ad.
He soon had 'enn coming and he
never, never Quit, and he wouldn't cut
down on his ads, one jit, And he
kept things humping in the town
ever since, and everybody. calls him a
Merchant Prince.
Some says it's luck. but that's all
bunl-why he was doing business
when lines were punk.
People have to purchase and Gee
ger was wise-for he knew the way
to get 'en was to advertise.-Asso-
ciated Advertising.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
Ninth Civil Service District, Office of
The Secretary, ST. Louis, Mo.

Ninth Civil Service District, Office of
The Secretary, st. Louis, Mo.
The government still is unable to
secure sufficient eligibles qualified in
stenography and typewriting to meet
the needs of the service.
It is possible, even probable, that at
no distant date the number of train>3s
stenographers and typewriters in the
country will be less than the number
of positions calling for such special
knowledge Obviously, the thing to
do is to encourage the trining of more
stenographers and typewriters.
Young men and women who take up
course of stenography and typewrit-
ing are practically sure OF an offer of
Government employment at a salary
from 5000 to $1,000 year when they
shall have qualified in the Commits
sioner's examinations. Furthermore,
by so doing they viii be serving their
country in an hour of trial. The de-
mand for stenographers and typewrit-
ers in the Government service is
practically without limit, and there is
no present prospect that it will soon
be less.
Persons now qualified in this work
are urged to file applications.
Examinations to secure eligibles to
fill vacancies in the department at
Washington, D. c. are held on Tuesday
of each week at all of he larger cities.
in the United States.
Age limit, 18 years or over the date
of examination
Application blank and pamphlet of
instructions may be secured from the
undersigned at any time.
CHARLES HENDRICKS,
District Secretary
Old Custom House, st. Louis, Mo.
Issued August 10, 1917.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
A DECEPTIVE COUNTRY

There isn't another country on
earth so deceptive and yet so good
to its inhabitants as this part of west
weeks ago the weather was dry and
hot, the wind was blowing and scorch-
ing the little remaining vegetation to
a crisp, and il looked as if there could
not possible be even a feed crop rails
ed no matter how much rain came
later in the season. Even the old set
tiers said it was the worst ever and
some of them become discouraged
and sold their cattle on account of a
lack of feed. A day or two later a
nice rain came and then another and
again some more. The weather con,
tinued cloudy and .he wind stayed in
the east, allowing the moisture to
soak down into the ground. Then the
change begin to take place. The old
prairie grass turned green and every
thing else in the vegetable and ami
NAL life raised up its head and COM
menced to take notice. 1t now looks
like another country settled with an
other class of people. The pastures
are excellent, the cows are giving
more milk, the corn and kafr fields
have become green and are making a
wonderful growth. Out of the seeming
total failure of two weeks ago will
come plenty of forage for the stock
this winter, abundant late pasture and
the ground in the best possible con-
dition for sowing the largest wheat
crop ever put out in Western Kansas.
The change in the country, the people
and the crops seem almost impossible,
showing that this country holds a
bouquet of good things and surprises
for its old settlers as well as for the
late arrivals
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
TESTED AND PROVEN
There is a Heap CT Solace in Being
Able to Depend Upon Well
Earned Reputation

For months Wa-Keeney readers
have seen the constant expression of
praise for Doan's Kidney Pills, and
read about the good work they have
done IN this locality. What other
remedy ever produced such convincing
proof of merit?
hrs. Ellen Bowman, Wa-Keeney,
says: 4 had dull ache across the
small of my back all the time One box
of Doans Kidney Pills brought
prompt relief They proved so salts
factory that 1 highly recommend
them"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Piils-the same
that Mrs Bowman had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, n. Y. Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER

The Kansas City Weekly Journal
and Missouri and Kansas Farmer and
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$3.50 The Weekly Journal is issued
on Thursday of each week asa con-
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Farmer is issued twice a month and
contains splendid information for the
farm and home that every one ought
to know Send your subscription to MS
today and get the benefit of your
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

Perhaps you recall the old school
reader story wherein all humanity
was allowed to cast their troubles onto
junk heap and then to take up the
castof affection of some other mortal.
And then they all wanted to trade
back again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

Those placards in the windows of
the business houses of this city which
announce the coming TregO County
Fair are attracting considerable at
tention and are a work of art They
were prepared by J. H. Hickman
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

If three or four men stand on the
side walk and compel passing ladies
to step off the walk in order to get
around them, they are ungentlemanly,
but If four or five ladies stand on the
side walk and compel a man to step
of the walk and go around them, why
that's lady ike, of course.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

Womens friend is a Large trial
Bottle of Sanol Prescription. Fine for
black heads, Eczema and all rough
skin and clear complexion A real
skin tonic. Get q 35c trial bottle at
the drug store--Adv. is.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

Speaking of exemptions, it is sur
dependent people there are in this
world and the peculiar thing about it
is that they are all dependent upon
young men between the ages of 81
and 81 years. Sons, and brothers, and
fathers, either above or below those
ages, apparently are no good-no de-
pendence, whatever.
And another surprising thing is to
see how utterly helpless a husky and
accomplished young woman becomes
just few weeks after marriage
And no one would hardly expect
sensible young man to marry a de-
pendent invalid, even to avoid military
service.
However, nothing like this has hap
pened in Trego county All these re-
marks are based on reports from other
parts of the country; say, from Ar
kansaw.
All honor to the young men who
face the music and never think of an
excuse for an exemption, and more
honor yet to the new wives and sweet
hearts who pat them on the back and
say go to it, old man! I'll be right
here waiting for you when you come
back"
From first to last there has been
too much talk about exemptions.
Every man liable for military service
was encouraged IN the hope that he
might be exempted for this, that or
the other reason The result will be
disappointment, some viii secure ex-
emption who do not deserve it, and
others win be sent into the trenches
who ought to be kept at home
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
COMMENT

A chautauqua for a small city is no
mark of distinction nowadays. They
are so cheap that any community can
buy them-and get bit on them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23
DICTAGRAMS

have troubles of my own, but
wouldn't trade the worst of them for
any other mans "kick" in all the wide,
wide world.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

At any rate / wouldn't trade for a
job on the county exemption board.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

The street knocker is like some
dogs. They bark just because they
can
Some public officials get kicked be-
another gets kicked because he does
something.
How the food Spectator can just
f. the high prices he demanded for
food products I cannot understand,
neither do / know that he will try to
explain them. As soon as it came
definitely known that the government
intended to do something in the price
fixing line, the prices on most of the
commodities of life took a tumble
with no increase in the visible supply
or any decrease in the demand. The
fellow who exacts unjusts profits in
times like these, is a worse traitor to
the government than the Stacker
However, the price on hogs and cat
stead of decreasing Why? For the
last ten years the government reports
have shown that there has been a
shortage in the production of cattle
and hogs when compared with the m
crease of population The demand is
greater at present and the supply is
even shorter than it has been for sew
eral years The shortage On all the
other commodities of life was discov-
cred within the last year-just after
they got out of the hands of the pro-
Queer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-23

The most of US expect more of tn
loose of for his sake.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-08

SPOKANE, Wash, Nov.S.-lndis,
putable evidence that the people OF
Spokane are practicing food savins
is given by that homely but usefu,
utensil-the garbage can. In two
DAYS last week 100 contracts for col
lecting garbage were cancelled b..
request of the men who formerly
made a good profit in gathering
refuse and selling it for animal food
All other garbage men say their col,
lections have been reduced from one
third to one-half since the Hoover
conservation campaign began.
In order to extend meatless Tues
days and wheatless Wednesdays tc
boarding houses the city health de,
partment has decided to put these
institutions under license, the fee
to be small one. If the boarding
houses then fail to follow the 1eac
of restaurants and hotels in the mat.
ter of food conservation and sub.
stitution the health department will
revoke the livense and close the cat
ing houses by authority of law.