The Mena weekly star., 1917-08-09
COMMERCIAL CLUB NEWS.
Ben c. Eastin, Secretary. 0nice. Cor. Mena and Maple.


 Seeks Cooperage Location-We are in receipt of communication frnnl manufacturers of slack bar rei slaves. who seeks a location Tor a new plant and suggests that we lake up the matter of securing data on certain timber used in the man ufa. tnre of these slaves and advise Chem as an early dste. Should thls information prove entertaining to them they state they will make personal visit with View Of put ting in a mill
 Chemical Company-Another let- ter from a chemical company states they are seeking q new location, and offers proposition which will be taken up in committee meeting.
 Onion Sets for Seeding We have a sample bushel of onion sets from an Ogden grower, who asks that we show them to the local growers and offer them at sh00 per bushel. Par ties desiring onion sets are invited to call and see the sample lot.
 Calf Club-A breeder of national reputation quotes Holstein and Guernsey calves, 3i-32 pure stock, at special rates for clubbing. These calves will be shipped in September and their safe arrival guaranteed. Parties wishing to join either or these clubs will please call at this office for further information.
 Potatoes Wanted We have a par ty who will buy 10 bushels of pota- toes and two bushels of onions. Who can supply them?
 Looking for Land We have sev- eral letters from parties inquirins for small farms near Mena. What have you2
 Strawberry Acreage Increases Another good farmer, F. R. Scott was Monday caller to say he will begin with one-acre strawberry field when the Mena i00-acre field is assured. This makes 86 acres pledged among the farmers, pro- vided they can be assured of carlot shipments with the Mena organiza- tion
 i Why Not?-Now that the old ram- shackle buildings have been razed why not inaugurate a swat-the-hy campaign and a general cleanup movement, then too, an attractive white way, and an illuminated sign with an appropriate motto at the depot? Why not?
 County Fair Exhibits We believe 1 it would also be a splendid idea to lct our own people know what good i old Polk county can produce on the farm, in the sewing circle, the kitchen and general occupations, by exhibiting them under a tent at the same time We hold the School EX- hibit at the courthouse this fall This is worth thinking over Sup i pose we do?
 Syrup and Lard Cans--We have ; complete price list of all sizes O syrup and lard cans, and can make immediate shipment to those II need of them.
 That Strawberry Farm If you have not subscribed to the MenS Hundred Acre Strawberry Farm you may do so by calling at this office or upon either of the follow ing named gentlemen: Dr. ]. G. Hil- ton. R. Golf, ]. T Magruder, or V w St. John. This is not a sentimental piece of work, but a straight-for- ward money-making business prop osition that will pay you to inves- tigate.
 String Beans We have only { few of those choice valentine anC pencil-pod wax bean seed. If you intend growing beans for fall mar ket, you had better get your seeC while you have the opportunity.
 Good Roads PetitiOn-We now have one of the good roads petition. for the benefit of those who visi this office, and who have as yet no i signed up for this most necessary and progressive movement for { better and more prosperous Mens and Polk county.
 Ssake Root Wanted We have ; call from a St. Louis wholesal, 1 druggist for snake root. We under 1 stand there is much of this medi. cinal herb growing wild on tn, mountains, and that a ready sale foi t can be found if it can be gathered iand brought to this market.