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The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
Adv

F. Lee Sheppy, t72 N. Halsted St., Chicago, H., General Sales Manager of the largest concern of it's kind in the world, wants three or four men in Polk County and several men in adjoining counties. to work for him spare time or all the time. He can use only those who have rig OF auto. Work is very pleasant and no previous selling experience is nec- essary. Work consists in leaving a wonderful new household necessity in the homes on free trial. Tests at more than thirty of the leading Universities and the Government Bureau of Standards show this new article to be four times as efficient as article now in general use in this section Article is needed in every rural home and benefits every member of the househould, bringing cheer, comfort and happi- ness into the home. Not necessary to be away from home nights. Pay from $500 to $500 per day accord ing to ability and number of homes visited. In writing Mir. Sheppy, mention what townships are most convenient for you to work in; what your regular occupation is; your age; married or single; how long you have lived in your community; what kind of rig or auto you have whether you wish to work spare time or steady: how much time you will have to devote to the work when you can start, and about how many homes are within six miles of you in each direction. This is a splendid opportunity for several men in Polk County and counties adjoining to make some good money, working steady or spare time. Some of the field men earn S30000 per month; one farmer earned Si,00000 working spare time only No in- vestment or bond necessary.
 Adv 50-4t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
--------O--- SIX DEAD IN CANADIAN WRECK
One Canadian Pacific Passenger
 Train Crashed Into Another.

Smiths Falls, Ontario, Dec. 27.- Six passengers were killed and sev- eral others injured when the east bound Toronto Montreal Canadian Pacific Railroad Express crashed in to the west-bound Cornwall local tonight near St. Polycarpe Junction, according to reports at divisional headquarters tonight
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
Peace General Feeling.
MISSISSIPPI HAS TORNADO.
Heavy Damage is Done Thru Two
 Counties but No One Is Killed.

Hattiesburg, Miss, Dec. 28.-A tornado swept over portions of La mar and Forest counties this morn ing, demolishing a number of build ings, breaking telegraph poles and damaging standing timber, accord ing to reports received here.
 No casualties thus far have been reported.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
PLACE FOR GRADUATES OF l.. A.
Are Eligible to Appointment as
 Second Lieutenant.
Special to The Star.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, Dec. 22.-Graduates of the University of Arkansas who are eligible for appointment as second lieutenants in the regular army, be- tween the ages of 2i and 2 years, may secure such appointments ii they can stand the necessary eX- animation. Graduates of the Uni versity will be excused from exam ination in certain subjects. The pay for second lieutenant is Sl,700 a year On account of the provisions of the new national defense act promotion of officers in rank and salary promises to be unusually rapid
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.


 l will be at the following places on the day and time given below:
 Rich Mountain, on Monday, Janu- ary l5, 1917.
 Acorn, from o'clock a. m., to noon, Tuesday, January i6, 1917.
 Corinth, from ? o'clock D. m, to 4 o'clock p. m., January l6, 1917.
 Ouachita twp, on Wednesday, January l7, 1917.
 Norris Mill-Mountain Twp, Jan uary IS, 1917.
 Egger-Mountain Twp, January i9, 1917.
 Nunley-Center Twp, from 9 o'clock a. m, to noon, January 20 1917.
 Old Dallas-Center Twp, from ? o'clock p. m. to o'clock D. m. Sat urday, Jan. 20, 1917.
 Board Camp-Fulton Twp, Mon day, Jan. 9, 1917.
 Big Fork-Tuesday, January g, 1917.
 Opal-Mill Creek Twp, Wednes- day, Jan. 24, 1917.
 Shady-Gap Springs Twp, Thurs day, Jan. 9, 1917.
 Hartley-Fauikner Twp, Friday, Jan. 26, 1917.
 Old POtter-Saturday, January, 27, 1917.
 Cedar Twp, Monday, January 29, 1917.
 Rocky-Freedom Twp, Tuesday, January 30, t9i7.
 Grannis-Ozark Twp, Wednesday, January 3i, 1917.
 Wickes-Ozark Twp, Thursday, February 1, 1917.
 Hatton-Ozark Twp, from 8 o'clock a. m. to noon, Friday, Febru- ary ?, 1917.
 Vanderyoort-White Twp, from 1 o'clock p. m. Friday, Feb. ?, to i o'clock D. m, Saturday, February 3, 1917.
 Cove-White Twp, Monday, Feb ruary 5, 1917.
 Hatfeld-Cove Twp, Tuesday February 6, and up to 10 o'clock a. m. Wednesday, February :, 1917. New Potter-Eagle Twp, from noon to 5 o'clock D. m. on Wednes- day, February 7, 1917.
 From February 8 to April 10 will collect at the Courthouse.
 Save time and chance of error by bringing deed or old receipt
 H. w, Finger, Adv. Sheriff and Collector.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
rep0rtf

Pleurisy pains are located just be- low the short ribs. Lumbago affects the same region but toward the back BILLIARDS SNOW LINI- MENT is the remedy in either case. If rubbed in thoroughly it eases pain, relaXes the muscles and the patient can move about freely and comfortably. Price 25c, 50c and Si.00 per bottle. For sale by Jack son Drug & Furniture Co.-AdN.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
Nntice of Sale hN Trnslee-

Notice is hereby given that I will sell for cash at the East front door of the Polk county Courthouse. in Mena. Arkansas. on January 2, 1917. Lot No. i5, Block 3i, Mena Arkansas, said sale to be between the hours of i0:00 a. m. and BOO D, m.. on said date. No bid for less than 5000 to
 nsidered.
 Said sale is in conformity with an order of the Federal court of the Ft. Smith Division of the Western District of Arkansas, L. H. South mayd, Referee in Bankruptcy, in the Estate of Chas. W. Knight, Bankruptcy. This the 29th day of December, 1916.
 H. H. Thomas. Adv. First pub. Jan. i. Last pub. Jan. fl, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
WILSON SIXTY THURSDAY.
No Special Celebration Was Planned
 at White House, However.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-president Wilson was sixty years of age today, but no special celebration was planned at, the White House.
 The president was the recipient of many congratulatory telegrams, however.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04

Heartburn, indigestion or distress of the stomach is instantly relieved by HERBINE. It forces the badly digested food out of the body and restores tone in the stomach and bowels. Price soc. Sold by Jack son Drug X Furniture Co.-Adv
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CANAL IN GOOD CONDITION.
The Troublesome Gaillard Cut Slides
 Seem to Have Been Conquered.

Washington, Dec. 29.-The chan nel through the treaeherous slides of the Gaillard cut in the Panama canal now is in better condition than ever before, according to an official report, which expressed the hope there will be no future slides.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04

When renewing your subscription to The Weekly Star don't forget to remind us that you want to partici- pate in the big four magazine offer for only 9 cents extra. Star Pub fishing Co. adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04

The liver loses it's activity at times and needs help. HERBINE is an efficient liver stimuIant. It also puriies the bowels, strengthens di- sesti0n and restores strength, vigor and cheerful spirits Price Soc Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
Piles Cured in 6 tof4 Days.

Your druggist will refund money if PAz0 OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protrsdng Piles in to l4 days Tue hTsi application gives Ease and Rest. soc
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
PAYNE & HORNER
REAL ESTATE. Mena. Ark.

10000 acres of Farm and Timber Land. from S5 to S25 per acre, in any size tracks you want. See us if you want bargain.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04

Adv. First pub. Jan. 1. Last pub. Jan. fl, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
Notice for Publication.

Adv. First pub. Jan. {.
 Last pub. Feb. 1. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-01
.

number Of picocs according to Figure
l.. thou proceed to put them together
as in Figure =. Saw out piece X
seventeen and onc-half inches long,
tw" inches thicl. and two and onc-ha,c
indies wide. Nall this on the table 50
that it's median line is pcrpendcu Jar to
the base line at l. and so LAT the
upper end is ;wenty-cight ana one -hals
inches from the base linz. Now pre-
pare two blocks. an6 z. of onc-inch
lumber and nail then, to the table so
that the outside. .ower points, AS in
Figure y. are each twenty-one inches
from the poi.,t |. Place i, ! and N in
the ruS'.i,n in Figure Is. so that
the inside notchcS Of | and ] will rest
firmly against the lower end of and
that II is parallel to the base line.
Nail firmly and saw tho corners of n
50 that II is Hush With | and ]. The
upper ends OF Y and have nothing
I" do with determining the lower line
Of H. Use Sd wire nails and clinch.
Both the trianslcS and panels should
hc made OF common. rough fencing.
and the number OF triangles should
equal tho number Of panels plus one.
In placing tho panels and trianglcs
to make fence. reverse every alter
nate panel 50 that the crosSbars are
on opposite sides. and set triangle
at every juncture of tho panels and
1T the ends of the fence.
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Working and p,c,.,nr u,,,,

When the butter is free from all
milk il should he taken from the churn
with paddle and placed on IL worker.
I3e hands should never touch the but
ter. boti. on account of sanitary rea-
sons ana because the body warmth NAV
E"lt the fat. The working should bo
done carefully To avoid making Tho
butter greasy. Before the butter is
worked. fine salt should he added at
the rate OF about an ounce per pound
Of fat
The butter should he prepared for
market in rectangular mold, since
when in this shape the product is more
easily wrapped and handled and ia
more pleasing 10 customers Regular
y Il IN en- Understanding paper
should bc used around the prints. as
ordinary waxcd paper tears easily and
STICKS To the butter. TIL. placing OF
the wrapped prints in pasieboard boxes
* a desirable final step. as ii protects
the package, gives il 4 better appcar
ance. and permits the use of the max
erS name or trade mark as an ad
vcrtiSement.
After the butier-makin- operationa
are completed. the churn should he
rinSed carefully with warm water II
should then be scrubbed with hot wa
ter. cleansing powder and "A fiber brush.
ana finally should lac scaided and set
IN clean. sunny place to drain and
DIV.
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Improve IIo,ne-cured ,,c,,

Don't let the cured meat ge, 100
salty. The practice of leaving the
hams ana bacon in the brine or dry
cure for two or three months viii al
ways give meat that is too salty 10 he
eaten with any relish Two days for
each pound weight OF piece will cure
tho meat thoroughly so that IL viii
Keep all summer and will usually
make IL so salty that II will need some
frcshcnIrg before using Shoulders
that arc To be used up before hot
weather can he cured in Ii consider
ably less length of time. Before the
meat is 10 toe smoked soak /, two or
three hours in warm water " IL j.,
too salty soak FOR full twcnty-four
hours and then send TO the smoke
mouse.
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The Home Orchard Movement,

farm home without a fruit orchard
IS about the saddest thing that man
may witness In travelling through n
farming section. says Professor w. !.
wright. In National Stoclman and
FARMER TO the casual reader this
statement means little or nothing. but
10 the thinking man. the man who is
concerned over his own future happi-
ness or the welfare OF posterity II
undoubtedly viii come as n great truth
~ used to be that II home orchard of
nan an acre or more was considerd n
very necessary part of a farm home
The farm home without apples was a
rarity and by casting back in the re-
cesSes or our memory we can think
OF the kind of apples that we used TO
get in the old farm home
Whether the average man knows i,
or not II is nevertheless true that the
old fashioned family orchard is largely
growing 10 be thing of the past
thousands OF so-called Independent,
American farmers to-day are absolute
~ dependent upon the nearby city
markets for tho fruit that they use on
their tables. They must not only pay
the price asked by the city jobbing
houses and grocery stores, but they
must accept without a Grumble, the In
Terror and much-handled fruit that
they are able TO get at such places.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-01
New Corn and Hog Cholern

Hogs often take cholera soon after
being put on ration of new corn. and
It's use is often condemned on this ac-
count. New corn alone is not tho
cause OF hog cholera, but 1t may be a
FACTOR. along with other conditions.
mat helps weaken the vitality and
renders the animal less resistant TO
dlscase. In order that new corn may
be fed with safety. the animals Should
be put I'm healthy, vigorous condition
before time to begin feeding.
When the animals are in n thrifty.
growing condition. there should be
much less danger. but the herd should
De gotten on full feed gradually. IL is
well 10 give them about stalk of corn
per hog the first day, gradually in
creasinE ii by one stalk head every
other day, so that it is getting two
stalks the third day, three stalks the
hith day. and so on. until they are on
full feed
This gives tho stomach time to ad-
Just itself to the new ration and is n
specially good thing to do before turn
ing OLD hogs into the field to hog down
corn. 1t is less necessary in case OF
the shoats which are not so likely 70
overload because they do not have the
weight and experience which enable
them TO break down the stalks very
rapidly.-E. II. spence
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Dettcr Nicthods.

Farm life is improving. and viii con
TIME 10 improve as long as an in :
tciiisent and united effort continues TO
he made by those engaged in acri-
cultural pursuits to bring about better
farming ana better living on the farm
fctter schools. churches oranges and
community organizations arc conin..
ana ar" bringing better farming az
wen as making greater prosperity pos
Sible The movement viii be lasting
because the children arc being trained
70 produce more and better crops and
=" increase the productivity Of their
farms ny rotation of crops used of
good seed. fertilizers and better chi
turai methods. and 10 appreciate the
possibilities in farming and in the en-
l"Hn"nt OF the greater happiness and
prosperity on the farm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-01
/ CROP FERTILIZER
nv y. q. CoRIiI"i".'.

Pfthminary results "f investigations
(s,}ow in progress To determine the kind
land quality Of fertilizer best ada %, ed
Ito truck crops indicate that on the
Is soils OF the Long Island and Norfolk
k.sareas the source of potash for Il potato
ertilizcr should lie sulphatc Of potash
nd that the use Of large quantities OF
itEatc IN the form OF nitrate Of soda
not economical The Treatments
Which show Grcatest promise In both
reaS as result Of TWO years trial
,rc heavy applications Of cotton seed
Smeal. tnnlta9G and tsulphatc of potash.
Three types" Of fertilizers are used
in the cultivation of potatoes: namely,
f:ommcrcial fertilizers. green manurcs.
4iDds larmyard manurcS. Commercial
fertilizers are extensively used in tho
kroduction OF truck crop POTATOES. par
Rcularly on the Atlantic Seaboard. It
.they-are supplemented at all il is by
growing a crap Of green manure upon
the land the previous season and turn
Ing il under tha; it Will become
;horoughly dcconposed before the POI
tatoes are planted. For this purpose,
soy beans. cowpcas. Or velvet beans
are chiefly used. These should he plow-
ed down the previous fan rs soon as
they are sufficiently mature.
A. little farmyard manure is avail
able in the Southern states where the
early crop Of potatoes is chiefly pro-
duced, this seldom enters as a factor
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VALUES IN COTTON
HAVE UPWARD TREND
Market During Week tx Unsettled. Hut
Close Is mt Net Cain Up to
BY Associated Press

BY Associated rrcss.l
NEN ORLEANS. December at
values had All upward trend in the
cotton market here last week. although
the market was unsettled ana the close
the highest, the active months were
lu+ TO III points over the preceding
weeks close. Late i'll the week there
was considerable selNng on the fresh
restrictions placed around cotton .X-
ports. Selling on this feature prob
ably would have gone TO greater
lengths had not the bulls pointed out
that tho total foreign export movement
thus far this season amounted To
3.llS.12S bales. against 2.25i.iii AT the
same date last year.
The first notice day for January
brought only few hundred bales of
tenders IN this market. and there was
no real pressure TO sell until Thurs
day, when the market broke violently
on the withdrawal OF Liverpool freight
rates. In the early part of the week
the market rose strongly on its over
sold condition. reports OF strong
spot situation and the rumor that big
bull traders were coming back into
the market. The highest prices of
the week were reached on Thursday
morning just Dfore the freight situa-
tion became the dominating factor.
rms week many brokers look for
renewed activity. and bullish traders
think there will be a strong upward
movement in values. Bulls believe the
strong spot situation and the growing
strength OF the statistical position viii
help prices. The bears expect fresh
declines.
Both sides expect further peace de-
velopments, but each claims that peace
talk would favor its interests.
Toward the end of the week fore
casts of ginning may have some intlu-
ence. since the period to be considered
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Facts for Farmers, Stock
Breeders, Poultry Raisers,
Orchardists, Truckers and Gar.
deners---Queries and Answers
EGGPLANT TORTOISE BEETLE

During the Spring OF 1915 the larv.,
Of a tortoise beetle was observed in
injurious numbers Oh the foliage OF
young eggplant ana Oh the leaves Of
Irish potatoes Mt Baton Rogue La
While injury to eggplant by this spe-
cics was mentioned by MIR. &. v. Riley
as early as 1852. and while other
writers have referred 10 it's presence
1t different times. no great attention
hes been paid to the insect until 1915.
During ,hat gear. the writer. assisted
by Mr.. {. T.. Smith. kept the Insect
unGer observation. studying its life
history anG habits and conducting
control experiments with Insecticides
Although the species has not been
found TO be pest OF first Importance
10 the plants which II attacks il is
apparent that it is. ut times at least.
destructive enough TO its cultivated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-01

upper side Of e ty the upper side Of
- s'sN' place six Inch boards sixteen
feet long che length of tho pancp
50 that they lie firmly against the
upper side Of blocks f. =, y. and butt
against q This may easily he accom-
plished by raising tho farther side OF
he table 50 that the boards Viii keep
their position against the blocks Also
iNclinc the table toward Z. The cross
liars. which have been sawed forty
inches long. are NOW nailed one across
bach end and one in tn. middle. ~
hown in the cut. These Hr" L. he SIN
inches wide and only on ono side "f
he panel. and nailcd with Sd wire
halls. which should h. ciiuchcd Tho
NO end crosshars can res; against
n>cnds OF the blocks {. g. aud with
II ies and against Il With the ends.
one inch deep from the upper
k,ach. end Of the lower board
,e tru Sshar This viii tiake
\at is forty inches high when
Hoard:s rest on the g,round.
the method outIin.d above
Vim all he tho samc\dimcn-
yin thus tit the rNns'es
iculty.
he, the triangle represented
ID c and used 10 supportN the
saw three pieces Of board \siN
$1,000 ..,' ZOE" GOO. long Nail
|oard at the front sitre OF
q straight edge and uSa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-01

this rs base line. Take a point on
the base line and point . so tina, il is
twenty seven and pne-half inches
above | and at right angles to the base
line a, l. Now take TWO of the boards
four fee; long and lay the lower and
inside corners twenty -one inches from
on the base line and allow the in
side of the two boards to cross at
point q. Nail the boards lightly in
this position and lay out r and s..
which are notchcS sawed out for the
ends OF the boards II the panel 10 tit
into. These uotcheS are two and one
half inches wide. and the upper end
OF 4 is twcnty-ciEht and one-half in
cheS from the base line. The lower
end OF notch is seven and ne-half
inches above 4. Now draw out the
nails. saw out and and use the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-01
\ New Inv.

Lespedeza or Japan clover makes a
splendid hay for home usc and for the
market when pure quality is oh
tanned. l.cspcdeza is too small a plan.
TO make much hay. but u makes NJ in
thickness Of stand what 1t lacks in
height and may he depended upon to
SiclG from one to three tons per acre
where the land is prepared and seed
So"cd As for other crops. Lespcdeza
u course. does better or low lands
where thcrc is good supply OF lnois-
'ur". but also does Well on hilly land
where the soil is reasonably fertile
.;tnu the season - not too dry. Fer
mars 10 otncr clan; can he so easily
grown on all kinds of soils. so easily
cured. or Will furnish as much excel
lent hay with as little expense az Les.
pedcza
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-01

Every machine and implcmcn, which
is not In use should be under cover
me !all rains plant the seeds OF rns,
"hich are harvested by the manuf,c
tnrers OF farm machinery. The aver
age ne OF farm machinery in this
country ~ short. entirely too short and
Tor years has caused an enormous an
nnal loss TO the farmers, and large
prohts Tor the manufacturers The
best machinery will wear out i'm tino
but the life OF any implement de-
ponds primarily upon the care il has
received and the facility and ability
OF the farmer TO do repair work.
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Earn Efficiency

ON q great majority of farms, sue
cess is primarily dependent on three
important factors. These are % the
size of the farm business. I2) the Yield.
Of the crops and the returns per anil
MAJ, representing the quality of the
farm business, and t3) the diversity OF
the business. or course many other
things have their influence, but the
farmer whose business is efficient in
these three respects is generally sue
cessiui lhose farms that are excellent
IN none OIL these respects almost uni
rersally fail. Those deficient in one or
TWO may succeed. hut their chances OF
success are greatly lessened.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-01

hosts to warrant the use of insect
sides for its control. Arsenate of lead
and arsenite of zinc have proven eff
hcacious in their destruction OF the
pest.
TO be twenty seven days. Under idea
conditions tt is possible that Eve
generations may develop in the field
during the spring. summer and fall
This tortoise beetle has been found
widely distributed over the Southern
portions OF the United States it's pres
ence bein. noted in Texas, Missouri.
KANSAS. Arkansas Alabama, the Caro-
linas and Virginia.
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Trees THAT Borc Annie.

Washington man. while visiting
lr'ehds place in Virginia became
ihuch interested in his experiments in
fruit culture.
one day the visitor was MAKING ~ -
ROUNDS OF The place, being in charge
81 the friends young daughter of ten.
WI" acted rs guide
This tree seems 10 he loadcd with
"pnles. observed the Washingtonian
..,e a particular fine specimen
Yes. slr." assentcd the IttIe I'll
father says this is a good wear for
apples ~
am glad 10 hear that" said Tho
VISITOR. Are all your trees MS fun OF
apples as this onc?"
No. SIR explained the girl. only
the apple trees