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Warren sheaf., 1917-10-03

MT. and Mrs. ]. N. Lodoen entertain
ed at q five o'clock dinner last Sunday.
Guests present were Mrs. A. Garborg
and daughter Ruth, OF Seattle, Mr.. and
Mrs. andrew Melgard, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
ii. Taralseth, Mr.. and Mrs. r.. b. Tar
salseth, Mrs. K J. Taralseth and Mrs.
Cassidy, Of Warren.
Miss Clara Anderson, of Argyle, was
an Alvarado visitor Friday.
Miss Isaacson, of Minneapolis, is a
guest at the home OF her sister, Mrs. @.
Dahlgren.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Christensen and
family autoed to Argyle Sunday to
visit at the Claus Clausen home, north
east of that place.
Mrs. Andrew Melgard, Of Warren
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Lodoen
at a six o'clock dinner on Thursday.
Willie Larson, who left Alvarado for
Camp Dodge ashort time ago, is now
playing in the Regiment Band at that
place.
Mr.. SOrenson and son Elmer, Han.
nah Larson, Minnie Anderson and
Andy Larson went to Grand Forks
Saturday to visit Mrs. Sorenson, who
is receiving medical treatment at the
Deaconess hospital
Myles sundin returned Saturday
from Minneapolis.
The large class confirmed at the
Swedish Lutheran church last Sunday
went to Warren Monday to have theil
pictures taken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanfried johnson were
Warren visitors Monday.
The local Red Cross Society vii
meet next Tuesday afternoon at twt
O'clock at the home of Mrs. Hultberg
All are invited to come and help th'
good work along.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-03
AIV AR DO
Confirmation at Swedish Luth. Church

Confirmation at Swedish Luth. Church
Last Sunday was a big festal day in
the Swedish Luth. church when a class
Of twelve young people was confirmed
by Rev. ]. w. Lundgren, with impress
sive exercises. The church was beau
tifully decorated with flowers and a
large congregation was present The
names of the confirmed are as follows: !:
Marie Lundgren, Myrtle Allen, Hide
borg Hendrickson, Edna Johnson, Viola
Johnson, Florence Nordlund, Elna
Hanson, Emma Bergman, Edwin Lind
roth, William Bjorkman, Oscar Jacob
son and Willie Modin Each one was
presented with certificate OF confir-
nation and a copy Of the Bible. The
pastor was presented with sum Of
money. $443, by the members Of the
class, who thereby showed their esteem
and appreciation. At the communion
administered before the close Of the
services, beautiful communion set
was used for the first time, the same
having been presented to the church
by the Ladies' Aid
Mrs. Abel Garborg and daughter
Ruth, of Seattle, Wash, have been here
for several weeks visiting with Mrs.
Garborg's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. @.
Held, near Oslo, and also with Warren
friends. They left on Monday evening
for Fargo and CooperstoWn, n. D.,
where they will make brief visits be
fore departing for their home in the
west. Mr.. and Mrs. HELD expect to
accompany them to spend the winter
and If they like it may decide to make
Seattle their home in their declining
years.
Mrs. /. N. Loden autoed to Warren
Friday afternoon to be present at the
Red Cross team given by Mrs. o. H
Taralseth.
/ Mrs. Henry Backstrom, Walter an6
Helen Backstrom and Miss ElleI
Watne spent Sunday at Thief Rive
Falls.
Miss Ruby Anderson autoed t
Argyle Friday evening, returning Sun
day.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-03
How Sammy Arrived.

Just as matter of historical record
1t may be worth while to note that the
name "Sammies" was bestowed upon
the overseas sons of Uncle Sam by
no less a parsonage than London
Punch. It made the suggestion in
warning Londoners that all the Amer
lean soldiers would not relish the title
Yankee"
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-03

Tricky, and Walter Sands made bust
ness trip to Grand Forks Monday, re-
turning with two REQ cars for the Min
nesota Auto Company.
Sw. Luth ChuFch Of AIvarado
]. w. LUNDGREN. Pastor.
Services next Sunday at the Elm
church at 1890 a. m. In the AIvarado
church at 1880 p. m.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-03
70 THOSE WHO HAVE
THOUGHT OF BUYING
A CHALMERS CAR

An arrangement has been
effected whereby the Max
well Motor Company has
leased for a period Of five
years the properties Of the
Chalmers Motor Company.
The Immediate effect Of this
transaction IS:
/. The Chalmers car will be
continued under the Chal-
mers name for period Of
five years.
2. Those distributors or deal
ers who have been sue
cessfully marketing the
Chalmers car will continue
to do SO.
The appraisers Of the prop
erty and their engineers
report the current Chalmers
model a good car and the
Chalmers plant a wonderful
factory
The first move we have made
is to increase the efficiency
Of the Chalmers organization.
The second move was to
place behind the Chalmers
car the resources Of the Max
well Motor Company.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-03

his is a business transaction
between two automobile
companies Of probably no
more than ordinary interest
to the public but important
to you # you have thought
Of buying a Cha liners for
these obvious reasons:
!. You obtain a good car.
2. You obtain a car produced
in maggnifcently equip
ped plant.
3. You obtain car pro-
duced by an organization
materially trenggthened by
the addition Of able ex-
ecutives.
You obtain a car produced
by an organization mate
rally strengthened by
additional financial re-
sources.
You obtain a car from
a distributor or dealer
who will have the support
Of this organization.
In this way all three Of us
prosper IN the transaction.
, ~
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
= LIFT YOUR C0RNS
 OFF WITH FINGERS
Tells How to Loosen d Tender Corn or Callus So II Lifts Out
 Without Pain.

You reckless men and women who are pestered with corns and whc have at least once q week invited au awful death from iockjaw or blood poisoning are now told by a Cincin- natl authority to use drug called freezone, which the moment a few drops are applied to any corn or eallus the soreness is relieved and soon the entire corn or callus. root and all, lifts of with the fingers.
 Ereezone dries the moment it is applied, and simply shrivels the corn or callus without inflaming or even irritating the surrounding tissue or skin. A small bottle of freezone will cost very little at any of the drug stores, but will positively rid ones
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
Polk Counlx Folks in TeNns.

padgett, Tex, Feb. l5, 1917.
 Editor Star Enclosed please find Sl for which please send me the Mena Star. This finds us about 50 miles southwest of Wichita Falls, in Young county. Texas. Everyone seems to be prosperous and the farming is easier. We intend to put 50 acres to cotton, Corn and vege- tables do well here; also watermel- ons The water is a little hard, but doesn't bother us Mir. Rosson is highly pleased with the farming prospects here 2The land is smooth. While we both were raised in Arkansas and still hold a tender feeling for our childhood home, we can truthfully say that we like 1t here. Wishing The Star and Polk county people happy and prosper ous year. we remain
 Mir and Mrs. Ode ROsson.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
Of Particular Interest to the Ladies:

part of our Spring Suits and Sport Coats have arrived, others coming daily by express Truly wonderful variety of the seasons demands in color, you. In our Ready-to-Wear Department we are endeavorng to present to you the choicest values and the newest styles on the market Call on us. We offer you our services gratuitously. Many garments not advertised may be seen by calling on
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Dr. G. C. Watkins, who had been in Mena for week undergoing treatment at the hands of his broth CT, Dr. P. R. Watkins, left the lat fer part of last week for his home in Muse.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

w. C. B. Allen of Acorn was among Mena friends last Saturday He has fully recovered from the stubborn spell of sickness which he had early in the winter, and now seems as lively as ever.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
The Fair Buys Grand Leader

T., c. Rose, manager of The Fair Store, has closed a deal with K. s. Pirtle for the purchase of the Grand Leader stock of clothing, shoes and mems furnishing goods. The stock was invoiced Tuesday, and for the present will be left in the old quarters>of the Grand Leader, where MT. Pirtle will temporarily remain in charge of the business.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
Our New Spring Merchandise

We take pleasure in notifying that New Spring Mer chandlse ready for inspection We these beautiful creations of spring wearing apparel dent that our entire display throughout the will highly ppec ated by our friends @.ts our store In addition to the lines recently enlarged the selection of styles and exceptional values
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Farm for Rent 20a, most in culti-
 vation, bottom land;good buildings and lots of good water, close to town. For particulars, see or address F. R. Fried. R 2. Mena .-Adv. s 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Miss Louise Durham, principal of the Southside school, resumed her duties last Monday, after having been at the home of her parents for the last two weeks on account of illness.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

NJ D. Quillen of Odtn spent Satur- day in Mena, going from here to Hatfield to look up the matter of the sale of thorobred hogs He and his partner, Mir Whitson have had a splendid business this spring in disposing of their thorobred Duroc hogs
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

feet of every hard or soft corn or hardened callus. If your druggist hasn't any freezone he can get 1t at any wholesale drug house for you
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

J. A. Crawford and family of Oc- taNia were in Mena Saturday to se- cure supplies for his store.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
Hay For Sale.

Three. small stacks of hay. Will take some fence posts in trade Call at 300 Pine avenue. Mena. q. A. sDennler. Ssit. i5 3t
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

E Mr. aid Mrs. J. W Ingram. were in from their Mountain Fork farm on last Friday and Saturday, this hav- ing been their first visit to Mena friends in long time. Mir. Ingram reports that he has been busy all winter building fences and making other improvements on his farm,l and that he is now ready to begin
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

spring work as soon as the weatlit4 will permit.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

A. J. Barber came from Wander vort Monday and remained in the city to attend the meeting of the Elks lodge held Monday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

pr. George l.. Sands of the State Department of Agriculture was Mena visitor Saturday. He has been out msthe better farming cam spaign this winter, and he says that he never before saw so much u- terest manifested among farmers sand business men in the effort to improve agricultural conditions,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Mrs. T. W. Delaney and son of Rich Mountain spent 8 few hours in Mena Monday, coming in on train No 3 and returning on train No. 4.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Elder w B. McMillan of Board Camp was in Mena last Monday on his return from yandervoort where he held services Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

All. Kemp of Blansett was on the local market "Wednesday with a bale of cotton which he sold to G. w. Petty at i5scents per pound.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Col. C. NJ. Latimer conducted a public sale Tuesday for Mrs. Mary koler, living three miles west of Mena. E. w. Perrigo acted as clerk of the sale.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

:. B. Robertson returned to Mena Saturday after having been away .all winter He had been in Virginia and North Carolina.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Mr. and Mrs. James Nations came from Nanderyoort saturday to s.aud sunday with Mr and Mrs. D. B. Joplin parents of Mrs Nations.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Allan Clark was able to be out or Tuesday for the first time. in two weeks, having been confined to his home by stubborn attack of la grippe.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Roy Whittenberg, son of Mir. and
 Mrs, W. T. Whittenberg of the Ram som neighborhood returned to Mena Saturday from Kansas, where he has been since the beginning of the har- vest season last summer. He now has work in view in Wilburton. Ok, and will leave for that point soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

D. c. Finch left last Monday for Hot Springs from whence he will go to Little Rock, expecting to be away about six weeks in the interest of the Mena Cattle Association, of which he and |. q. Bell and C. c. Mills are .corporators,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Frank Whisenant, who had spent the past several months in Temple Rogers and other Texas points. re- turned to Mena Monday to be al home for a week or two.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

NJ. B. Fried of Big Fork was in Mena Tuesday dt Q, get grass and other seeds. He is planning to add considerable tame grass. pas. lure to. his holdings this summer, and he is also, planning to seed his young orchard to clovers.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

1. ' &. Lawrence, Arthur Lawrence
 and Will Lein were in from the Shady community Wednesday to get
 supply of fertilizer and seeds for the spring farm work. They were ac- companied to Mena by q. w Mills,
 who had spent a week or more with his cousin, s. Lawrence, and other relatives. after an absence from the county of about B years. Mir Mills
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

The teachers and pupils of the Thacker school are planning for a pie social and program to be given Thursday night at the school house. The function will be in the nature of an observance of Washington's birthday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

MT. and Mrs. NJ. D. Winton of Rocky were in Mena Tuesday to sign up the papers for the sale of their home place. They are planning to move to another farm which they own, and which adjoins the farm sold to J. r. Porter of Rocky, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Mr and Mrs. Frank Chilean and two children, and Mr and Mrs. E. F. Lilies and three children, left Tucs- day night for Enloe. Delta county Tex where they expect t0 engage in farming The two families came to Mena about a month ago from Clagett.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Mrs. Henry Mulkey of Nashville arrived Saturday to visit a week at the home of her father, J. H Naler,s
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

l.. G. Christian and Giles H. Bruce
 of Wickes were in Mena Wednes- day to make proof of their home
 stead entries before County Clerk Alexander. They acted as witnesses
 for each other and $. F. Goldman ac- companiod them as Q witness for both
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Miss Blanche Nolen, teacher i'll the Central school who was called to her home in Franklin, Tenn. last Thursday on account of the illness Iof her father, failed to reach his bedside before he passed away, hav- ing been delayed enroute. thru fail ure to make train connections. Miss NQlen will return to Mena the lat ter part of this week to again take Up her school work.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Rufus Wallace. who is now locat- ed in Paducah, Tex, where he is in
 the employ of Chas Lofts in the general mercantile business. was in from Holly Springs Wednesday to call on friends and relatives. He
 was called home last week on ac- count of the critical illness of his father, s. B. Wallace, but if his fath- CT continues to improve. he will re- turn to Paducah the latter part of this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Frank Hull, who is now located in Forgan, Ok, arrived Wednesday from lHeavener, to spend a short time with Mena friends. He was called to
 Heavener on account of the illness of his sister, Mrs. Ed McCutchan. who has undergone two operations at St, Johns Hospital in Fort Simth, and for a time was in critical condi-
 tion, tho the attending physicians lnow report that she has fighting chance for recovery. raA
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Tom Wallace, who came in from Legal, Ok, last week on account of the illness of his father, plans to return home Thursday. Tom To- cated near Legal last fall and has things we'll started toward making a crop this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

A. A. Blair of the Ransom neigh borhood returned Tuesday from Ne oga, H., whither he was called three weeks ago on account of the death of his father A week after the death of his father, Mr. Blair also lost his sister by death.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Benjamin Burkett of the Holly Springs neighborhood was in Mena today to make application for an ad ditional homestead entry before Circuit Clerk W. L. Parker. w. F Wynn came with him to act as wit ness.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

James parmeRter of Baker Srpings was in Mena Tuesday to make final Tuesday to make application for an additional homestead entry be- fore County Clerk Will Alexander. Albert L. Roberts and Winfield Scott came with him as witnesses. 2
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Fred Salyers came in from his Montgomery county ranch sunday He has been busy for the last two weens with 9 force of men rebuild ing the home which was recently deslrnYed hY fire.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Fred Wigstrand came in from the farm Tuesday to go to Rich Noun tain where he had several days of surveying. He was accompanied on the trip by T. R. Jones, Sr, who went up to endeavor to iron out some of the trouble that had arisen over di- vision lines. Mr. Jones originally owned most of the land on Rich Mountain and had subdivided and sold the tracts, the lines of which are in controversy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
PERSON AL NOTES

C. w. Corley was among the farm CTS in Mena Wednesday,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Misses Johnnie Henderson and Johnnie Gibson spent Sunday with homefolks in Hatfield
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-07
FOURTEEN NEW RED
 CROSS MEMBERS

-He cant be. J. R. is not forget ful, despite reports to the contrary, notwithstanding Al least he didn't forget this time The proof is that rom the time he left his home and the time he delivered his message, he couldn't possibly have stopt anywhere. Besides he was seen coming down the hill holding piece of paper al arms length before his eyes and came right down 10 the office and handed in the following fourteen names of persons wha have subscribed to the Red Cross
 Mrs Rasmussen, Capt. s. Peder- son, b F Ryan, Henry Jackson, Knute Knibe, Glen Anderson, Charles Star ish, C Moe, C. Dewar. 5. E. Somarlid- sen, Bob Daniels, C. P Haugen, E. Poulson, Paul Wong.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-07
COUNT NON REVENTL0M
 IS 4 DESERTER

PARIS. Sep. IA recent cop q he Ioeraal Des D-ba;s here publ c1e details Of tae dese-cion ot c Rolf yen RsYsn.low. nephew Of Cou1: ron Revent.ow. the pan-Ge7m- an director q the Dea-scha T2ges Ze.-ung. as made public in Zur.c-. ce-
 zn.,y. aS sen II by is Swiss cores poadeat-
 ~Coa2- von Reyen.low. Says he sPonaea.. who had been living for several years q Loca-no. swi.- z=-lar6. responded 70 the call to arms . --a beginning oE the war and was incorporated il Baden regiment. Ills mother wen, .o Berlin 2 month ago and obtained 2 rwo weeks leave s9r her son and ven with him 10 Lake Constance i mo,orbaat rented mere carried mother and son across ,1e lake Q 2w:>s territory. pursued Y ne l.- Q: The German post.
 Com: yo2 Reven-.ow. in an inter F.=w here. said tAa, he has 10 in.en. ion ot returning -o Germany 70 des- 1=nd into mtli.a-.sn against ciy.liza- ion"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-07
SCIENTISTS DIG UP
 GEM.STUDDED POTTERY

SANTA FEE. N. NJ. Sept. 6-Evi- dence of a pre-Pueblo culture thous- ands of years old have been discover ed by Dr. Byron Cummings of the Un- iversity of Arizona, and pr. Frederick ". Hodge of the Bureau of American Ethnology. in excavations just com pleted in Arizona and New Mexico.
 On Navajo mountain, on the Maya jo reservation near the New Mexico Arizona boundary, Dr. Cummings broke into Antelope clans of the Hopi and secured many priceless relics.
 Dr. Hodge, after completing exten. sive excavations at the ancient Pueb- To of Hawaikuh, near Zuni, N. NJ, re- ports remarkable discoveries as to the ancient culture of the Seven Cities Of Cibola,' the first towns seen by the Spanish conquerers.
 Evidence was found Of cremation and disemberment of bodies on burial and Dr Hodge secured a large quan- tity Of stone utensils, gem-studded pot tery of rare design, weapons, cotton clothing, looms, corn and beans esti- mated to be 1000 years old.
 Beneath the ruins of Hawaikuh were found those Of an older city, the age of which can only be guessed at.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-07
NATION WIDE CONSPIRACY TO HAMPER THE
 GOVERNMENT IN CARRYING OUT THE WAR

WASHINGTON Sept 7From various reports and disclosures to oc a here and connection with the seizure Socialists and doc- throughout the country by the federal authorities last Wednesday, n cate conspiracy hamper the government almost ceabe way Not only waqng oppton the draft law but burning crops timber manufacturers plants and otherwise create labor dis urbanc the country The conspiracy includes the cung of all production industries everywhere Officials are convinced that the prime motive the conspiracy cripple the governments activities every possible way short direct interference with military and naval opera 
 The department justice determined punish those responsible to the full extent the law This taken that nternment will proceed on
 large scale after the federal grand es have examined into the conspiracy
 CHICAGO Sept 7The grand jury which has been called will investigate Nhnce the " money from There much evidence pointing special German fund omwc money h spent alleged work CTS the conspiracy attempt bno made connect those handling the German fund hostile the United States government hut thus far this has not been established.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-07
OF
 TEMPERANCE ON
 WAR PATH IN CAL.
P-

SA& JOSE Cal S=9- -Clu-cass Ez= c=zrass=1 -e5zr b temperance advocates = secure signatures . 2 r=----e- which ;s ,o be presented . --s GIT eo1-cll asking -aa- -1= coua- -a members s:-5=- e=-. az ;a.;iz.-se -.sa or Fo== -a- -a'59- or ot bus -zs= Approximately -.-a3 names @=@- E=e=sz--# = cal aa election E= zFass Ezz made by 2 commit -=z 4=sz=5 eT f2=.14ss and protes- ssz-a. man
 The proposed ordinance would per ---- restaurants . S=,i nal and yin o-s i-a- 1=-as=1 - ! M and z P. 1- N.-1 meals costing 2 minimum ot = c=--= | would permit tAa sale Of aaE -s-s .ze.aa.1g whisky. ia 'g--.=-4.e houses. w1.c1 are limited f9 x ' 1s-ba- 22.- provides penal '.s-. --c.-5.-g .2!. sentence for s=c- s-l 1@s-s=s- for violations. Any one HzT aar= any kind Q: liquor .1 his lo-@ and nay give ;- away, by pro 5. -1= ordnance
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-07
INTERESTING REPORT
 OF ALASKA FISHERIES

| --l-y interesting document is the -=Do-- ot he Alaskan fisheries and :1- industries for he calendar yza- 1918. prepared oy Ward T. Bower. az s2; for :hs Alaska service. and his as s-s-a2-. Hanrr D Aller. ot the Bureau 9t Fisheries. DepaT-me1- ot Commerce.
 This repo-. gives il detail the num- Ter ot ab.ts5me1ts. employees and Talus ot t1e product generally. with much attention 70 he work being car. zied oa 2, the government hetcneries. While the report goes into mos min 1-e d=rs!ls. .-@ summary ot the fish -1g products for the year shows to- -al valuation ot 22e155.55e. which :n- c.-dss salmon. halibu-. cod, herring. s1a,s. -rou:. sago fish. atka uackerel, red cod, fresh cod. clans. shrimps, shark hides. shark oil and various o.h- e- a=a oils and fertilizers.
 The fur seal is trea-ed separately. and his includes bo,h acquaric and land animals, th= va.ue Of all .urs for -1e Ts4r 1s15 being SL143s9L Most people would naturally think that seal. skins would represent ths greatest val nation Of The turs shipped rem Alas Ia buf according Q this able the lynx sands Arst with valuation Of sZ5s,- 2ss. he seal ts second with 211.83Q, -hird is the red fox, s13s.562. fourth $ -he white fox. }12356Q. This table ot statistics includes black. brown. glacier, grizzly and polar bear: beaver srmin, black. blue. Pribilot blue. cross. red. silver gray. white. Pribilof white foxes; Arctic hare; lynx; Martin mink; muskrat; land otter; sea otter; seai squirrel; wolf and wolverine.