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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
SEND sAMMY's Wan RIGmT.
Letters Should Indicate His Com
pany and Regiment.

Washington. Aug. 22-Mail for
American soldiers in France will not
be forwarded unless the addresses
show the company and regiment or
The name of the separate unit to
which the soldier belongs
Postmaster General Burleson di-
reeted postmasters today to return
to senders all mail not addressed in
that matter The American postal
agency in France has been swamped
with mail bearing such addresses as
Somewhere in France Care the
American expeditionary forces etc.
1t has been found impossible to un-
dcrtake the location of men to whom
letters are addressed without speci-
iic company and regiment designa-
tons Postal authorities in France,
England and Canada have taken
similar action
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
A ThriftN Nnalnn Farmer.

Jack Owens of Owens Chapel, was
IN Mcna last Friday with a load OF
Twenty-Five bushels Of apples which
he sold To the Mena Fruit 4 Pro-
duce Company While Jack is
somewhat handicapped in his inter-
course with men because OF being a
mute, that makes him no less a
thrifty farmer. and he never comes
to town without having something 10
sell With his fruit and vegetables,
he also has fine crop of corn COM
ing on. His ihriftiness in connec-
ton with The Star is indicated by
the fact that he is the first suhscrib-
CT whose receipt shows credit up to
1919
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
Domestic Science in Schools,

Miss Anna Woods, home demon
straior returned Wednesday from a
trip to Hatfield, Wickes and Hatton.
At Hatfield she was in consultation
with the teachers, and patrons of
the school on the matter of install
ing equipment for teaching domestic
science as a part of the high school
work. At Hatton she met with the
girls of the canning club, making
plans to take part in the educational
rally and the boys and girls club
show.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
b. 3. nam sails linlinnes

r. =. Rail Thursday made a deal
fOr the sale Of the Hopper cottages
on 1anssen avenue and seventh
which he had owned for several
months. the saie being made to j. II.
Williams who with Mrs. Williams.
came from Cleveland, Ok. short
tune ago. Mr. Williams came to
Mena with the purpose Of making
Sins his home, and this purchase is
che contamination Of this plan Mr..
Raj stated to representative of
The Star that this sale does not
mean that he is going 10 quit MeEaa
tnr he and his family are well sat
Esiled here, and he is simply going
70 watch for another opportunity to
buy home.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
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JOked the Anti-RoaderS.

B. S. Petefish was down from
Acorn Saturday, and tells many
interesting stories of the visit Of ID.
+. Myers and Joe Lewis, the anti
highway workers, to that place. One
Of the jokes he sprung on them was
suggestive of how much they know
about the enterprise when they
went to Rich Mountain. entirely out
side the proposed district, to fight
the enterprise. Then when they
sought transportation to get back to
Mena, it was offered freely with
the provision that they ride on the
tail board of a lumber wagon.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
win Have Special TreaIment.

A. p. Shrewsbury, who has been
at the home Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. d. Shrewsbury for several
weeks suffering from nervous trou-
bic and other complications, left
last Friday for San Antonio, where
he will be under treatment by DR.,
Dormant, specialist in nervous dis
eases. He was accompanied ON the
trip by his sister, Mrs, Gordon
Boone and by Or. I. NJ. Fletcher.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
eSeeina America Eirsl. y

Mrs J. D. Cranor writes The Star
from Heavener under date of August
p that She and MIR Cranor had just
returned from a trip to Colorado
Springs and Manitou. She adds that
they had a glorious trip. and Won
ders why in the past so many peo-
pie have gone to Europe on sight
seeing trips when there are such
wonderful things to see in this coun-
try She and Mr. Cranor have evil
IDENTIFY become ardent advocates of
''See America First
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
4 Corn That Makes Good.

Claude Clarke. who lives on the p.
J. McGlinehy farm in the Dallas
Valley, had on exhibit Saturday an
ear of corn of the Furgeson I'M
proved yellow dent variety. The ear
weighed two pounds, and was re-
markably well developed consider
ing the lack of rain in July. He says
he has been planting this variety
for the last three years, and he has
never failed 60 make corn, either
on upland or on bottom.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
Victor Wear in National Guard.

VICTOR Wear, son Of County Judge
A. +. Wear and Mrs. Wear has writ
ten mis- parents that he has enlisted
in the Arkansas National Guard in
Texarkana, and that he will leave
soon for Little Rock, where the
guard will entrain for Alexandria,
La. He had made application to en-
hstai in the navy III Texarkana. but
failed to pass the required exam
nation on account of a crippled
lhnmh
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
c. c. DELANEY WILL BE AVIATOR
Has Sent in Resignation as County
Farm Demonstrators.

Chas. G. Delaney, county farm
demonstrators, has written DR.. H. r.
Getz from Jefferson Barracks, st.
Louis, that he had passed the final
examination for enlistment in the
aviation corps, and that he had sent
in his resignation as demonstration
agent
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
Store al NunIey Chanqes Hands.

VI. Q. Ozark OF Nunley and J. B.
Hilton Of Board Camp were in Mena
Thursday to close negotiations for
the sale Of Mr.. Clark's interest in
the store at Nunley to Mr.. Hilton.
Jack Embry OF Board Camp, will re-
tain his interest, but will not be ae-
lively engaged in the business. Mr..
Hilton has given up his school at
Midway SO that he might take
charge at once. He will retain his
home near Board Camp, but plans
TO live in Nunley.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
A DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
SEVERELY INJURIES FIVE
While Working on Highway Near
Gillham Men Attempted to In
sert Liuhted Fuse In Hole.

Word came 10 Mena "Wednesday
that two sons Of Contractor Mauser
and three other men were seriously
injured Tuesday evening near Gill
ham while at work on the Jefferson
highway. thru an explosion of dyna-
mite. They had attempted 10 set OF
charge and an effort was made to
push the fuse into the drill hole aft
er it had been lighted. Two OF the
men are reported to have been so
seriously injured that they are not
expected To recover, and have been
taken to hospital in Texarkana for
treatment. The others are IN charge
of local physicians.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
Small neIaN From Strike.

Work was again resumed on the
postoflice building Thursday morn
ing after a suspension Of half day
on account Of the strike" by the
common laborers. Robert p, Brown,
superintendent in charge for the
Richardson Construction Company,
had no difficulty in getting men to
take the places of those who were
leaders In The strike ON "Wednesday
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
DIsL0YAL CROWD BEAT 10 TARs
The l.. $. Sailors Charged a Philadel-
phia Anti-Draft Meeting.

Philadelphia, Aug. %, With cries
of Lynch the traitors ten Unit
ed States sailors in uniform charged
a crowd of nearly one thousand here
last night in front Of a theatre where
the police had forbidden the hold
ing of an anti-draft meeting. The
sailors were badly beaten before the
police rescued them and ordered
them away.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
THE STAR SAID u YEARS AGO.

The clatter made by saws, ham,
mers, spades and picks in the hands
.of busy men in Mena sounds better
than that Of politicians tongues on
the street corners.
The pr0prietors Of The Star come
here as strangers, but with an ear
nest wish TO make many friends who
will assist them in their work for
the welfare and uphuiIding of Mena.
Polk county and Western Arkansas.
The Mena Star, shining very mod
|estly, sheds its rays among the peo-
pie, making no pretense TO greatness.
Time will prove what it is worth to
this portion of Arkansas.
The fact that fully $4,000 worth
of lots have been sold in Mena up
to Saturday. August IS, conveys
some idea OF the confidence in the
future of the city.
1t is heeoming almost an impera-
tive necessity that some united ac-
ton be taken in the absence Of po-
lice regulation to clean up certain
places in the rear of restaurants to
Stops being thrown out
Why Called Mena In Amsterdam,
in the Netherlands, lives wealthy
young Holander by the name of J.
de Goeijen, Jr., who has furnished
several millions of dollars toward
the construction Of the great rail-
way from Kansas to the Gulf. As a
compliment to this gentleman, and
the only favor asked by him. this
town was named after his charming
wife, Mena.
We recently heard a wOrkingman
remark that in SO healthy a country
and SO fine a climate as this, about
the best thing a man of means could
wish for would be to own Jansen
park and live in it. Now we want to
ask that workingman ii it is not fars
better for the park to be public
property. where all the people car
90 at will. sit under the shade trees
and payilions, drink the pure water
flowing from the spring and enjoy
the beauties as tho it was their own
private property2 These beautiful
places, improved and kept in order
by the city for the free use-not
abuse of the people, are great
blessings that all should appreciate
and feel free to enjoy.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
Ben shaver Into TRAINING.

Ben shaver son of Chancellor j.
u shaver and Mrs. Shaver. engaged
IN the practice of law in Hope dur
ing the last two years, has given up
his practice and enlisted in the Off
GERS training camp. He will be To-
Gated at Leon Springs, Tex.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
How lie Felt

From Detroit Free Press
Are you sure that you will be
happy with me all your life2n she
asked him
"No. ne replied But you are the
only girl I've ever seen with whom
ia he willing TO take the chance of
being unhappy with
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
SUPERINTENDENT on DUTY.

Henry Braek, superintendent for
the government on the new post
Office building, returned 20 Mena
last Friday from his vacation. and
is now on duty. He will make his
headquarters in the Office building
opposite the building site. Mrs.
Braek accompanied her husband to
Mena and will be here for the re-
of the summer.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
Corinth Meeting Closed.

The revival meeting at GOflnth
church, conducted by the Rev Will
Brantley and wife, closed Sunday
night in blaze of glory There were
many seekers at the altar, eleven Of
which found God either in pardon
or purity, who mean TO unite with
the Nazarine church at our next
regular service.
Wayne Fleming
Church Reporter
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
NEW MEMBERS or THE
MENA COMMERCIAL CLUB
Efforts Of DIR. l.. w. u. Long and II.
W. Roberts Result in 81
New Ones.

Or. T. w B. Long and H. w Rob-
erts. one Of the teams appointed at
the last meeting Of the Commercial
Club to solicit members, have re-
ported, and the result of their eff
forts is that Mena's booster organi-
zaiioa has 81 more contributing
members
The other team, D. NJ. Watkins
and + " Tomlinson, is expected to
report al an early day
The members added 10 Tie roll
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30

DO you get up at nightg Sanol is
surely the best for all kidney or
bladder troubles. Sanol gives relief
in q hours from all backache and
bladder troubles. Sanol is q guar
anteed remedy. 35c and $500 a bot
tie at the drug store. ADV.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30

because Of It's tonic and laxative effect. T.AXA-
TIVE BKOMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Ouinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head Remember the full name and
look tor the signature Of l.. W. GROVE. SOC.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
Piles Cured in 6 to a DAYS.

Your druggist will refund money II PAzo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF Itching
Blind bleeding or rrotruding Piles in to "a days
The first application gives Gase and Rest. soc
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
POTATO pIantjno Profitable

James Swigger Of the Foran Gap
country is one OF the farmers who
is well satisfied with the results OBJ
tanned from planting potatoes out OF
the carload OF seed which was Sc
cured for Mena last spring thru
the influence Of the food safety cam
paigr He planted IL bushels, and
he is positive that he harvested 10
bushels. which means at the rate OF
about e40 bushels per acre.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30
PACKERS ASK U. S.
TO TAKE INDUSTRY
This Position Is Rather Confusing as
The Government Had Announced
Va Intention Of Fixing of
Meat Prices

Chicago. Aug 25- Chicago packers
want the government TO assume inn
mediate charge Of the meat industry.
Tie government. on the other
hand, has no intention Of fixing the
prices Of meat products, according
70 Herbert O. Hoover, food admin
isirasor.
This was rather confusing status
Of an important phase Of the food
situation when Hoover left for
Washington tonight after address
lng the editors Of i26 agricultural
papers, which represented "a states
and had a combined circulation Of
100000.
Hoover was supposed also to have
had secret conference with pack
ers here, but this could not be con-
iirmed. Ii was known, however.
that the packers made formal re-
quests for Hoover to take charge Of
she live stock industry at once.
Hoover reciprocated by asking the
packers to confer with him and
Secretary Houston, in Washington,
September and 6. Hoover's declar-
alton that there is no foundation
for any statement that the food adj
ministration has any intention to fix
the price Of beef and pork products
came as surprise as it is generally
believed Hooyers principal object in
eoming here today was to confer
with packers with that very end III
siew.
Advice to Farmers.
Increase food production. espe~
sally live stock, urged the dissem-
nation Of this message thru the
publications Of the nations leading
agricultural, farm and live stock ed
stoFs. who were here today to hear
him speak.
Another emphasized appeal was
disbursement OF speculation by
farmers Ia foods.
Practice of these two measures.
Hoover declafed. would be of I'M
limited aid TO the government in
maintaining reasonable prices and
msuring an adequate supply Of food
for American soldiers home con-
sumption aud Americas allies.
Or Charles MeCarty, of Madison.
Ms, one 81 Heoser's aides, denied
abe report that maximum price of
size had been fixed by the govern
ment ora the 1917 wheat crop.
The price will be fixed about
Wednesday or Thursday. he said
IN the meantime, the governments
70 million grain corporation is work
ing out the details Of the govern
ment plan for purchase and delivery
~ Mheal.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30

Do you know Sanol Chill Tonic
knocks the chills and malaria
fevers? Get 35 cent trial bottle at
the drug store-Adv.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1917-08-30

The clatter made by saws, ham,
mers, spades and picks in the hands
of busy men in Mena sounds better
than that Of politicians tongues on
the street corners.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-17
Evansville

Orville Olson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Olson, who reside about four
miles east of this city, was found dead
in field at about 2:30 Wednesday af-
ternoon. DR.. Smith of this city was
Immediately called and it was found
that the young man had come to his
sudden death by falling from reaper
and breaking his neck The young man
was only 16 years of age and the SYM
pathy of the many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Olson is extended to them in this
unfortunate accident.
The sheriff from Rochelle, ILL.,, ac-
companied by Gilbert Smith of Kings,
ILL.,, came to Evansville after the auto
mobile alleged to have been stolen by
e. E. Haight and F. A. Pittman. These
men We're taken to the GAINESVILLE mu-
nlclpal court at GAINESVILLE by Chief of
Police Fred Gilman and held for exam
lnation for week from Tuesday. The
car, a new Ford with demountable rims
and many other accessories that do not
come with the car, these men tried to
sell to local garage for something
like $275.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-17
SurnSmes.

Surnames were introduced into Eng
land by the Normans and were adopt
ed by the nobility in 100.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-17
A TWice=TOld Tale
Of Interest To Our Readers.

Good news bears repeating, and when
it is confirmed after long lapse of
time, even if we hesitated to believe it
at first hearing, we feel secure in ac-
cepting its truth now. The following
experience of an Edgerton man is con-
frrned after two years:
John Koch, Lawton St., Edgerton,
Wis, says: 81 had a lot of trou-
BILE with my back. 1t was 50 lame
and sore that could hardly stoop. My
kidneys didn't act regularly and the
kidney secretions were unnatural.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieved the lame
ness and pain and did me whole lot
of good. My kidneys were fixed up
in good shape and caused me no more
trouble" statement given September
18th, 1900
ssDOAN'S PUT NEW LIFE IN NE. =
Over two years later Mr.. Koch said:
. oan's Kidney Pills put new life into
me and I am glad to confirm my former
endorsement.
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Kock has twice publicly recon-
mended Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N Y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-17
CORRESPONDENCE
Summer
(Too late for last week.

Bunting Bros. commenced threshing
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Marsden were at
GAINESVILLE Friday.
A number of young people OF this
locality spent Sunday at Lake ripley.
Mrs. Bert Parks and children of St.
Louis, Mo-, are visiting friends and
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kirby and fam
lily visited Sunday with Ora Purdy and
family at Hillside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Wentler and FAM
ily motored to Honey Creek, Walworth
county, Saturday and returned home
Monday.
The members of Camp 3708 M. w. A.
and their families enjoyed an ice cream
supper at the Sumner hall Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Anderson of Utica,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bickle and family,
Mrs. Walter Retzlaff of Oakland and
August Loga and family were Sundey
visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Ham
mas.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-17
Milton

Mrs. Fred Campbell was taken to
Mercy hospital, GAINESVILLE, Wednesday
morning for medical treatment.
The 49th annual reunion of the 18th
Wis. Vol. Inf was held in GAINESVILLE at
the court house, Wednesday, Aug. Is.
w. P. Clarke, the secretary, reports
seventeen deaths of members of the
regiment during the past year. AS
near as can be known there are about
$50 members still living.
Wednesday, August 8, 1917, at the
home of the brides father, Ezra F.
Davy, in Milton Junction, occurred the
wedding of Miss Margaret Edna Davy
and Mr.. Frank Leslie Cartwright.
Lieut.. Leslie J. Cartwright and his
bride of only few days were guests
of his mother and relatives here Sun
day and Monday. He has been giving
instruction at the officers training camp
at Fort Sheridan. His bride was Miss
Cora G. Fink of Bloomer, Wis.
Mrs. Irving Ray Ogden, whose maid
en- lame was Mabel Grace Waufie, was
born at Rock Prairie, Sept. l, 1886, and
died in Milwaukee, Aug. 3, 1917, in the
prime of useful life, at the age of a
little less than 81 years. Mrs. Ogden's
death resulted from injuries received
in an automobile accident in Milwaukee
on the evening of July %. Her body
was brought to the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. /. M. Waufie, at
Milton Junction, where the funeral was
held Sunday afternoon, August 5.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-17
Barnum & Bailey Circus Is Coming.

Once again the glad tidings are being
spread broadcast telling of the coming
Of Barnum & Bailey's circus. The
greatest show on Earth, it is announc-
ed, will positively be exhibited within
easy travelling distance this season and,
as usual, a large percentage of the pop
ulation will declare a holiday to visit
the show.
The big circus will exhibit in James
vile on August 81.
1t is promised that nothing to COM
pare with the present Barnum & Bailey
performance has ever before been seen
under canvas. New and novel features
have been imported from abroad and a
program of events, thrilling, educa-
tional and screemingly funny will oc-
cupy every instant in three rings, four
stages, the riggings above and the hip
podrome surrounding for more than
three hours
There is new and gorgeous pageant
entitled Aladdin and His Wonderful
Lamp" in which nearly 400 persons
and one thousand animals appear in
magnificent costumes rivaling the dress
of the people of the famous arabian
Nights" story.
Five railroad trains comprising 80
railroad cars will be required to trans
port it's paraphernalia, and more than
$50 horses will be used to transfer it's
wagons from the railroad yards to the
show lot.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-17
Fort Atkinson.

Fire of an unknown origin completely
destroyed the main building of the Sui
livan Condensed Milk Co., located at
Sullivan, last Saturday morning at
about 2 o'clock.
In an effort to rescue his tools from
the burning Sullivan condensery last
Saturday morning, VIM. Bogie, carpen-
ter of this city, was badly burned about
the neck and back and fell receiving a
sprained anale. Mr.. Bogie, who has
been working at the factory for several
weeks, was caught by the flames as he
reached the floor where his tools were.
A falling timber just missed him as he
hurried down the stairs.
Word was received in the city Mon
day morning from Camp Douglas stat
ing that only nine members of Co. B
We're rejected because of physical de-
fects or dependents, out of the entire
quota of 179.
Frank Fisher, member of Co. B, is
missing and unless he shows up in a
short time will be prosecuted, if ap-
pretended, by the federal authorities.
He enlisted few weeks before the or
der for mobilization went out, but
never reported at the Armory So he
now stands in the light of deserter
and is subject to severe penalty.
Last week Mayor Hager did two
strokes of business in one day that
mean great deal to Fort Atkinson.
He bought for the city the Bowen
property, 60x245 feet, which includes
the old Bowen House and dwelling at
the rear, for $4,000. The same night
he sold to the German Odd Fellows the
City Hall on the northeast corner of
the intersection of North Main and
Sherman avenue for $1,000, an advance
of S1100 over the original purchase
price. Mayor Hager says swimming
pool with pure city water, heated by
exhaust steam from the city plant, is
one of the near possibilities.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-17

Child Not Unlike Adult.

The child In its disposition Is not
unlike an adult. Normally, both are
happy and contented as long as they
are feeling well, and the healthier they
are the more responsive is their dispo-
sition. But If the head is dull and the
brain is sluggish and the muscles have
a tired feeling from a poor digestion,
then both the adult and the child be-
come irritable and quick tempered, do-
ing only those things which one wishes
to do, unresponsive and discontinued.