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The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
MMERE cERMAN spIrs rAILEn.

It IS not uncommon in the United States to see and read references to the thoro-going spy system main tained hy Germany it is often being stated that thru this the Germans know more about our country than do our own people But from late revelations it appears that Uncle sam has evolved ways and means for finding out a few things on his own hook. Some of these things in- dicate that one thing was forgotten by the German spies, i. e.. the eov- ering up of their own tracks.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
O. -~---- WELCOME COLD WEATHER.
Believed That Will Check Infantile
 Paralysis Epidemic.

Chicago, Sept 2i Health Com missioner Robertson declared today that the coming of cool weather probably will avert a serious epi- demic of infantile paralysis, which, during the past week, has claimed 2 victims, with 66 new cases re- ported, the latter bringing the total cases in the city up to 250.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

There are some contend that good roads, instead of being developers and promoters of prosperity in a country are merely the outgrowth of those desirable conditions. The Star contends otherwise that good roads, or any improved means of transportation is the first element in the development of any country. How long, for instance. would 1t have been before Polk county would haNe reached it's present status business. educational and social had ii not been for inc railroad2
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
Pictures of Navy Rnvs-

Mrs. R. F. Boughan is in receipt of some fine photographs of scenes at the Great Lakes Training Camp. among which is included a picture Of Company i2 of the Third Regi- ment of which Frederick Bouehan and Roy Webb are members. The photographs are on display in the window of Nails Book Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
Governmcnt Aid to slates.

From the Shreveport News wsAmerican.
 No money that is appropriated by the federal government goes into more useful channels than the mil- lions now being spent annually to laid in the building of good roads, For the year which ended the first of July 1917, the government divided nearly five millions of dollars among the various states for this purpose this was the beginning For the year which ends next July the amount has been doubled-a total of $9700000 being apportioned while for the third year ending June 30, 1919 the federal government will divide among the states Sl6550.OO0. Louisiana will receive from this fund next year a little more than S200000 being thirty fourth in the amount apportioned. The govern ment aid will be of great value, and added to the sums now being appro- priated biennially by the Louisiana general assembly, will if continued. soon begin to show splendid results
 Shreveport News-American.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

It is intimated that the State De- pertinent soon will give the names of men who were paid by Germans for stirring up trouble in the United States Come on with the namesl
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

One good citizen says it now is up to the old men, women and children to make the food needed by the world That is true in a measure. but il Will he noticed thal only about one in four Of the young men between the ages of q and 3l arc being taken for military service, and that leaves some 7i5 million who
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

John H. Page advises farmers to hold their cotton crop. Mir Page may be right, but if his guess goes wrong he will he in for lot of cussing and the grounds for his opinion are not too well founded
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
JUST LIKE WHEAT-WHy NoTg
Farmers Favor Federal Government
 Fixing Cotton Prices

Dallas, Sept 2l- Sentiment favor ing an amendement to the food bill. fixing a minimum cotton price fhru- out the duration of the war, devel- oped at the meeting of the Texas Farmers Union here today
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

And now it is claimed that Count von Bernsiorff planned to brbe the United States Congress with $50,000. That's placing n lower valuation on that body than even homefolks would have done.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

Governor Ferguson of Texas has been found guilty and impeachment is sure He doubtless deserves all that will be meted out to him, but it is to his credit so far that he refuses to ssqueal.n
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

The absence of sensational war news for a few days usually is fol- lowed by new and winning move against the Germans. The British are at if again.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

If any of that s5o,0O0 asked by BernstorfT to buy Congress was spent. the sooner the people of the United States know who got it the better. No use harping on German intrigue and keeping the worst en- emies under cover
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

A move is going forth quietly to secure real hotel in Mena, and a fitting development of tine great Bethesda Springs property. There's great opportunity in this direc- ton if we will gel husy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

feature that those who love the United States and think of it's well fare must keep in mind In fact, you'd better read the entire article, Takes Men to Win Wars in this issnp
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

The Fort Smith telephone strike now has reached the Federal iniunc- tion stage and the public continues to suffer. There will be a better way sometime.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
,oress an communications to
 THE STAR. MFNA. ARK.

Kansas City is reyeling in "old Glory Week and Roosevelt is pres ent to lend his voice and personality to the program. There's only one Teddy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

Yes. Mena wants a new railway station, and has utmost faith in the justice of her claims. These are so obvious that it is believed the K c. s. will grant them with little or. no nrotaei
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
Dr E. 10. HoIt wishos ,o or,,,,,.,..

that he has opened an office in tho Loehridge Building to practice medicine in ali the branches ner- taiEing thereto Fees to conform io those already established by inc Polk County Medical Society," Phones Residence. 3i2 office 297 Office hours. 9 to fl a. m. and , tn ?. m, Sundays bv appointment only-Adv. 2i9 X 3S mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

A German newspaper asserts that Bernstorn's activities in America are highly regrettable. Honest now, isn't it the getting caught that hurfs most2
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
No More Gold to Spain

Washington. Sept, 2i~-Trcasury officials. carrying out the govern ment's policy governing the conserv- alton of gold have virtually prohE- bited the export of gold to Spain.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

Mena is soon to have handsome new posloilice building, and feels it should have a railway station betit- ting it's size and importance as a business point And towns, like people, seldom get anythtng worth while without gaing after lt-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

For Sale Light surrey. canopy ton.
 ilrst-eiass condition, tongue. shafts and new harness. Bareain if taken quick J. q Jackson. Adv. 229 q 8 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

Iare able to do much Co help the | lcause for which the others are to
 Iflght.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

C. A. smith had just completed a nj q business on DeQueen street. and left for St. Louis Co buy stock of tcserai merchandise.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

Germany has replied to the pope's peace note. and expresses a lively hope. for peace But the kaiser will have to do lot besides hoping be- fore the world will he ready to wipe the slate clean of all the outrage records that have been written fh.,sa
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

The War Department has decided to examine the remaining registrants at an early date, and certainly il should be done. With that out of the way many a young man ekn know where he stands, and if he is accepted. can arrange his affairs to go, and if not, can take hold of his duties as a civilian without the fear his plans mas ha dlsaeranaed
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

George E. Wheaton of Chicago, representing million dollars in cap.ta!. was looking over our mn- erai Idnds.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

The artesian we'll was down ahbut i00 feet in hard sandstones ahe boring going on day and nighL.l
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

The Jones Family W C. U., and l. ". W, the organizations respon- sible for most of the opposition to the selective draft in Oklahoma, are now declared to have had the back ing of German agents. After all that is a better excuse for such con- duct than can De produced by some men who have taken similar course on their own account.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

Mrs. ]. T. Frady arrived from si- loam Springs to iaake her home in Mena
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

If Argentine completes the job it has started and declares war against Germany, it will be a bigger help than lots Of folks realize. That South American country is rich in resources and will do a lot to solve the worlds food problem that is the world outside the Teutonie na- tions.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

Walter Blocksom lad gone to Eureka Springs and it is currently rumored that he would return with a bride
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
Editorials.

A broad, elevated valley Noun tains to the North Mountains to the West If you do not see the point take trip to Mena when the bliz- zards and freezing winds reach your unprotected northern homes.
 During all this discussion of our mineral prospects. do not forget our timber, fine fruit lands. abund- ance of pure, soft water and our high altitude and resulting pure and invigorating tir and a healthful cli- mate.
 One of the most urgent needs of the immediate future in Mena will be hall suitable for public meetings and lodge purposes.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

We must tinis.i { en the other siile F ( ill Ae fins he'd here is tlle declaration of Major General Leonard Wood, in commenting on the war And that is exactly the
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

Sneed X Jones, the live hardwsre dealers, had added largely to their stock and begun work on an addition to their business house.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27
IS 1DI.D N THE STAR a 2i YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
News Items.

News Items.
 The artesian we'll was down abbut i00 feet in hard sandstones hhe boring going on day and night-l
 Mrs. ]. T. Frady arrived from si- loam Springs to iaake her home in Mena
 George E. Wheeton of Chicago, representing ? million dollars in cap.tal was looking over our nm eral lands.
 C. A. smith had just completed d ntc business on DeQueen street, and left for st. Louis Go buy a stock |of teGerai merchandise.
 Walter Blocksom lad gone to Eureka Springs and it is currently |rumored that he would return with bride.
 Sneed X Jones, the live hardwsre dealers had added largely to their stock and begun work on an addition 
 
 By the courtesy of Mrs. A. Frady the editor of The Star had the pleasure of dining at the Park Hotel The Mena Hotel just completed was in the hands of Harry Tremain who came from Eureka Springs land provided the public with all the accommodations and comforts of a flrst-class hotel
 The physicians and surgeons ol Polk county met in the office of Drs Marrs & Sunderland on September IS, and took the first step toward the organization of the Polk County Medical Society by electing Dr. l. B. Sunderland temporary chairma land $. n Wheat temporary secre- tary.
 An enthusiastic band meeting was l held ai ] c. North's grocery store George w. Johnson was elected president and ] T. Snecd secretary the following signing the member ship roll. ]. c North, A. c. North James Mechanism, A. D. Kerr. San Carter L. A. Barney, J. T. Sneed Robinson H. Syar, Charles Powell and James Barrett. On or about October |, Dr. ]. Rich lard Davis was to put in a large and lcomplete stock of drugs in the new lpostoflice building on Janssen street The German Immigration Society held a picnic and meeting al the farm of Fred Rauseh. Among those making speeches were Messrs. Long, feldt Sparks, Henry Mathcny and Lilly. H. Shadel was elected secre tary
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

By the courtesy of Mrs. A. Frady the editor of The Star had the pleasure of dining at the Park Hotel
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-27

The Mena Hotel just completed, was in the hands of Harry Tremain, who came from Eureka Springs, and provided the public with all the accommodations and comforts of ilrst-cIass hotel
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19

Friends of the Review should
not forget to send in any news
items that they have knowledge
of, We want every item of
news that's going.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19
Settled by Arbitration

The finding of the arbitration
board, in the controversy be,
tween the Portland Railway
Light q Power Company and lis
employees became operative Mon.
day morning, awarding the
eight hour day and an increased
wage schedule approXimat.
ing am advance of 20 cents per
day. Under the increased wage
schedule, carmen in service less
than one year will receive 3S
cents an hour; more than one
year and less than two years.
40 cents an hour; more than
two years, 40 cents an hour.
Time and a half will be paid
for overtime beyond eight and
one.half hours. There was no
overtime provision i'm the old
schedule, and the wage ranged
from 2S TO "a cents.
Whether or not the adoption
of the eight hour schedule will
necessitate the employment of
more men, has not yet been
indicated by the company.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19
Awaits The Coming OF Troops
From The Western States
With Open Arms
WELCOMES FRIENDS
AND RELATIVES ALSO
Good Old Southern Hospitality
Awaits Westerners In Charlotte,
Where Every Available Aeeommo.
dalton 10 Being Planned BY Citizens.

Charlotte awaits the coming OF the
troops from the Western States
/ with open arms and their friends and
relatives as well. Their homes will
he thrown open 10 them The South.
orn hospitality which is somewhat
notably known throughout tho nation
Will be plentcously exercised toward
these soldiers who spend "a little while
here before going into the arduous
aud dangerous labors Of the trenches.
The people Of Charlotte are planning
now 10 put within reach Of the troop
'rs every available accommodation
Public drinking fountains are being
Installed rest and comfort rooms in
The hotels restaurants, church base.
mcnts public buildings and empty
store rooms will be- provided aud the
soldiers will have an opportunity
from time to time To take meal In
Tho homes OF the leading citizens Of
tho community. They will he made
10 feel that they have not fallen
among thieves" but among their
friends.
In addition 10 what N being done
FOR them by the commission for train.
INK camp activities. this commission
having for It's businsas chiefly the
entertainment aud comfort NJ the
men, the provision OF attractive enter.
tainments. etc. but the Young Mems
Christian Association will extend lts
henehcient influence toward making
the stay ~ the men here pleasant and
profitable And In addition TO all ~
these organized agencies, the indl.
yduol citizens ot Charlotte will hold
hack from the visiting guardsmen
nothing that will tend 10 give them a
taste ot Southern hospitality and feel
the warmth and cordiality OF the wei
come generally felt for them into this
community for time TO be their
home.
Charlotte Socially and Rellsously.
Charlotte Is recognized as one OF
the most religious cities in the world
This broad statement Is substantiated
hy the records which show that
greater proportion OF the adult popu.
lation OF the community attends al.
vine worship than In any other city IN
this country ana only one In the
world exceeds II. that being Edin.
borough. Scotland The Christian
charity of the city Is notable II
shows itself In ample support given
10 those organizations having for
their purpose the physical and moral
aud spiritual uplitt OF the people II
maintains number OF splendid hos.
pltals the most recent acquisition In
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19

Electric Vacuum Cleaner for
rent. Ill. +. Clark.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19
CHARLOTTE'S ATTITUDE
TOWARD THE SOLDIERS

this line being the conversion OF the
plant OF the former Elizabeth College
INTO a Presbyterian Hospital. the sum
Of s2b0.0OO being applied to the pur
chase OF this property which lies In
wooded area OF 20 acres on the out
skirts OF the city.
Educatlonally. Charlotte is not sloth,
'ul. Its public school registration
numbers over 1000 pupils and in al
Hilton there are numerous private
schools for the training OF the young.
Horner's Military Academy is one OF
he chief OF these, being one OF the
oldest and most widely recognized IN
Tho State. Charlotte IA the home OF
Queens College. the largest and finest.
squipped institution maintained by
ho Southern Presbyterian church OF
he South
Records on nle In the United States
census bureau offices nt Washington
Indicate that a higher percentage OF
'ho people OF Charlotte own the homes
hey occup than In any other city
II tho nation. The chief reason. per.
haps, for this condition Is that there
far less proportion OF alien.born
population In this community than
IN any other section OF the South.
Less than one.half OF one per cent OF
he total population OF Charlotte Is
'oreign.born. The other reason ~ the
presence here Of successful and ably.
managed building and loan assocla.
Ions. four OF them through which
thousands OF residents are paying
weekly or monthly for the houses In
which they are living.
Within latter years Charlotte has
made tremendous strides as a jobhing
'enter. The reason OF lts geographi.
al location. being equidistant from
no sandhills and the mountain rs.
ylons OF the State and the central
point IN the two Carolnas accounts
'or the rapid growth OF this business.
The element OF transportation has not
Icen the least OF the conductive rea.
sons that Charlotte has maintained
such a uniform growth In this direc.
lion. II IL al present the extreme
Southern city 10 which from tho
main headquarters IN Washington
iouhle track system prevails on tho
Southern Railroad. the leading South.
ern transportation system.
Charlotte boasts the finest subur.
ban developments OF any city In the
carollnas. The launching OF Myers
Park, formerly an open area of 1000
acres Immediately adjacent TO the
city limits, financed by millionalres
and converted into residential sec.
lion of surprising beauty. has added
chiefly In giving this city the namo
and distinction OF being a distinctive
residential city and one too. OF sls.
CANT dwellings. On every side OF the
'ity proper. large suburban develop.
ments have sprung mp within the last
EN- years and the drift OF population
Is away from the CONSTRUCTED centers
which are rapidly yielding TO the cen.
rifugal influences OF commercial /
growth. making II necessary for the
residences 20 push themselves toward |
he outskirts ~ the city
Industrially, Charlotte ranks above
my OF its competitors In the Caro-.
mas both for the variety and the
magnitude OF its commercial enter.
,rises
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19

Residents of st. Johns having
taxes and city liens to pay in
Portland can make their pay
ments without inconvenience by
ayailing themselves of our SER
vices. We will pay same and
secure your receipt without in
convenience to you. Fee, 25
cents. References: Any st.
Johns Bank. Peninsula Title.
Abstract and Realty Co., by H.
Henderson. Manager; 4O2 North
Jersey street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19

If you want job printing done
don't overlook us. We want "a
do all the printing for st. Johns
people. For commercial print
ing this office is we'll equipped
and we know how to do il.
Prices are lower than the same
class of work is done in Port
land, because our expenses are
less, Any support along the
printing line that any citizen or
business man can giveus will be
highly appreciated. Please don't
forget.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19

Hsss the label On yss' e.ess
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19
LEGAL BLANKS

The following list of legal blanks
are kept for sale at this office and
others will be added as the demand
arises:
Warranty deeds, Quit Claim
Deeds, Realty and Chattel Mort
cages, Satisfaction of Mortgages,
Contracts for Sale OF Realty Bills
of Sale, Leases.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19
THE
Bargain Counter


II you are looking for bargains II
will be we'll TO scan the propositions
under this heading each week:
Cockereis-sl. so each, ten TO sell. o.
A. {. stock from eggs gotten this Spring
irom the Oregon Agricultural College
which sends out only eggs from heus
with records OF 200 eggs or more per hen,
producing cockerels that will increase
the laying quality Of any flock far be,
yond the usual, II Is said the O. A. G.
cannot supply the demand at $500 each.
Call at this office for name aud address
OF owner, who plans leaving ST, Johns.
$275-B Blacksmith Shop. Thoroughly
equipped for all kinds of biacksmithing
Worth more than S400. Best location in
81. Johns. A splendid opportunity. II
YOU have a blacksmith friend looking for
location, tell him about IL. S75 cash
balance ON easy terms. For name aud
address OF owner, who is now engaged in
other business, call at this office.
75c-Typewriter Paper, 500 sheets.
Good quality and just the thing for stu
dents. a bargain at the price. On sale
at this office.
s15.OO-Purcell Safe, 81 in, high, 81
in, wide, 25 in. deep; Weight about 1900
pounds. In good condition aud worth
double the price. Call at this office.
Sl5,OO-Lady's Ranger Bicycle. Call
at this office.
s25,0O-Chief Bicycle. This office.
$l500-Baker Shot Gun, double bar.
- Il ~ -.
this office.
Sl00O-Winchester Rifle. $3.50 cal.
Call at this office.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-19

Domestic help in st. Johns
is almost impossible TO secure,
most of those who formerly
served as housemaids now
being employed in the mills and
factories.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-04-27

Geo. d. Stanbery came in Monday
evening from Winona and went on
over to the county seat to visit his
family for few days. While here he
Joined the growing list of Chronicle
readers.
Miss Bernice Cleveland, who has
been employed at the James Black
burn home southwest Of town for the
past few months, was united in mar
riage at Lewiston Saturday to Howard
r. Howell, Of Clifford. Judge Erb
performed the ceremony.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-04-27

Julian Jones returned Wednesday
evening from Portland, where he has
been studying music for some time,
and left yesterday for his home across
the river. He intends enlisting in E
Company, Idaho National Guard, in
the near future.
The farmers report the loss of a
great many young. pigs this spring
and the porker crop is going to be
most awfully short this year. The
protracted winter season and backward
spring weather is largely responsible
for the losses sustained.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-04-27
Community Church

Sunday school. 10 a. m. Worship
IL a. m. Subject, "The American
Sunday"
Junior League, 2:3O p. m.
Christian Endeavor 6:45 p. m.
Worship, 1870 p. m. Sub e t,
"Men and Women of the Bible" Mrs,
Gront will speak.
Communion at close of morning
worship.
Choir practice every Wednesday
night at 1870.
E. A. K. Grant, Pastor.