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The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
KIND TO < MENA MAN.
Sam Martin Tells of Treatment in
 Health Institution.

Sam Martin writes The Star under aate of February If, from the Inter- national Health Resort in Chicago, that he had planned on that day to start for home He had packed his trunk, and all the arrangements made he thought, to start for home Wednesday when the president of the institution, the doctors and some of the patients, met in consultation to consider his leaving because of lack of funds. The proposition was made that the institution would dis count the charge for l2 weeks treat- ment if the patrons would make up the rest. Sam says the response on the part of the patrons was gener- ous and that he will be able to stay, and he adds that he is overcome with gratitude as he thinks of the kind treatment he is receiving al the hands of strangers.
 
 IyDhOid fever is contracted hx,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
DID YOU KNOW THAT

The full pay envelope is the great enemy of tuherculosis2
 The maintenance Of health is the first duty of the patriotic Ameri- can2
 X reliable disinfeeiant which may be made for DO cents per gallon has been devised by the U & Public Health Services
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
STOLEN.

From my home on the nieht of February :. one white and red spoi- ted hound bitch. Was sucking pups when stolen $500 reward for re- turn or information leading tn her recovery. w. $. Peters,
 Member of Polk County Fox X Wolf Hunters Association. Adv. 70 it 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
Piles Cured in 6 to Davs.

Yonr druggist will refund money if PAzC OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6to14 days The hrst application gives Ease and Rest. Soc
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
HOUSING MEETING
 OF MENA CITIZENS
In Response to Call of Dr Rushing pariors at Elks' Home Crowded With Boosters for Commer-
 cial Club-W0rk Begun.

ln response Go the call of Dr. H C. Rushing, Mena citizens filled the parlors of Elks Home last Thursday night and one of the best meetings of the kind ever held in the city re- suited,
 With Dr. Rushing unanimously chosen as chairman. and E II. Sapp as secretary, the formal steps were taken for the formation of the Mena Commercial Club, an organization intended io stand and work for all that Is for Mena's welfare
 " I Watkins Fred Duke and D. D. D0dd were named as a committee on nominations for permanent oili- cers
 Judge Wright Prickelt. sidney Duke and ". Homer piga were cho0sen Us a committee an consti- tuition and bylaws.
 As a good omen as Go what may be expected m the future, The Star is able to state that these commit tees already are prepared to make thelr reports, altho the next meeting is not to be held until next Friday night keep the date in mind Fri day night, February g.
 Thru the courtesy of the Eagles. the meeting will be held in the Eagles hall, where plenty of chairs and other comforts are assured.
 Before formal efforts were made at organization Chairman Rushing opened the meeting by brief state ment as to it's purpose, and then ex- tended invitations to all present to give expression to their ideas, and most everybody had something to say, some that on what was needed and how Co get at it, all agreeing on one thing, that Mena needed repre- sentative organization to look after public aud civic affairs, and must have such organization if it ever look it's place among the prosperous and enterprising cities. And, un- deriving most of the talks was spirit of optimism and assurance that better times are near for Mena. As one speaker had it. we have passed thru the seven lean years. and are entering upon the seven fat wears.
 There was considerable discussion over the name but on being put to a vote there was scarce a dissent ing Noiee against Mena Commercial Club. the idea that this best covered all classes of membership, and in Che eyes of the country would more sieilniteiy designate the purpose of the organization.
 After the meeting closed a i6- gallon 6eg Of Iemp-Rrew. the gift of R solr, helped out by liberal supply of meat cheese and onion sandwiches. supplied luncheon that was dodged by q mighty small pef cent pf Inc gathering In fact. approval seemed spontaneous and unanimous.
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 Gas in the stomach of bowels is q
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
To Cure Q Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache and works of the Cold. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, E. W. GROVES signature on each box. 2Sc.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

$25.00 week, straight salary, to man with rig to introduce Poultry Remedies Pay every week: Ex- perience unnecessary. Eureka Mfg. Co.,, East St Louis, IIl.-Adv. ' 2t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Gas in the stomach of bowels is a siisasrreabie symptom of torpid livee To eet rid of it quickly take lEABiNE. it is a marvellous liver stimulaht and bowel purifier. Price allc Sold by Jackson Drug k Furn. E0.-Ady.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
For Stiff Neck

Apply Sloan's Liniment qUithout rubbing to the sore leaders and the pain will soon be relieved.
 For rheumatic aches, neuralgia, eout, lumbaeo, bruises, strains, sprains and muscle stiffness, have a bottle handy.
 Quickly penetraies and soothes, cleaner than mussy plasters or ointments, does not stain the skin.
 Al all druggists, 25c. soc. and SLIGO.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22
THE FIRE PEND
 POLITICALLY SAYS

a FNI- ' Ettf- ' FI.lNEI
 POLITICALLY SAYS Next fn using a Classified ad, lu fhe Star, The best way to get Rid of your furniture Is to hunt things  In dark closet
  With a matchl
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Among the Mena people who al- tended the funeral services of T. NJ. Dover iu Hatfield Monday afternoon were Mr and Mrs. Il. ". Finger, W. l Green. n. Golf, ], G. Hilton, Judge ! l. Alley and Clyde Cunningham The last four made the trip in Mr. Goas automobile, and the others iR Mr. Fingers ear.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-22

Typhoid fever is contracted by swallowing sewage?
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27

The library commission Is to be
commended for its prompt action in
giving all the people of Josephin.
county the full benefit Of the books
upon the shelves. This can best be
done by the issuance OF a complete
catalogue from which selections can
be made by the residents OF Kerby
or Williams or Wolf Creek as easily
as by the residents OF Grants Pass.
The only difference will be the small
charge for carriage, and this may be
eliminated by a bit OF cooperation
The combining OF the library re.
sources OF both city and county will
make for a strong and most bene-
ficial institution that can become one
OF the best factors for the social
upbuildlng Of the community.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27

wishing to restore peace TO the world.
II would have taken measures en-
forcing an end OF bloodshcd.
But | cannot possibiy consider IL
vital question for the American
government to protect In onc.sidcd
fashion the International law. only
against us,
Our enemies. the American rirCies
who are unfrlcndly To Ms. thought
they could point out the important
difference between our course OF ac-
tion and that OF the English. Engr
land. II has been pointed out. dos-
troys material values. which can be-
replaced. while Germany destroys
human llycs. which are Impossible
TO replace.
Well. gentlemen. why did tho
English not endanger American
liycs' Only because neutral coun-
tries aud especially America. yoiun-
tarily submitted to the English orders
and because the English therefore
could obtain their object Without
using force.
What would have happened II
Americans had been able to have
had unhampcrcd passenger and com
merce traific with Bremen and Ham
burg. ns much as with Liverpool
and London II they had done 80.
then we would have been freed from
the painful Impression that America
is under submission 10 the English
power and control. not only incom-
pantiblc with this neutral policy to
recognize German measures Of de-
fense.
AS is known. wc did not declare
n blockade. but only established def-
mite barred zones within which every
ship has to count with Immediate at
tack.
That isolated ships escape danger
Is therefore self-cvidcnt, Hut that
does not change the total success.
This success We shall be able TO
obtain partly by sinking. partly by
discouraging neutral shipping which
already has happened In the widest
sense.
Thanks to the Incompatible brav-
cry OF our submarines We are fully
willing to await with full confidence.
further Developments which will De-
on the increase.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27

The German chancellor in his ad-
dress to the reichstag makes some
comparisons between Wilson's policy
in dealing with Mexico and with his
own country. And there is the pity
of it all. The United States, which
in this instance and for the purposes
Of the present discussion means Will
son, has had no policy with Mexico
1t has had only a haphazard way OF
doing this today and something else
tomorrow. and Germany can not now
understand why the same policy
should not be applied in each case.
That Is one case where the United
States government is in bad through
its Mexican attitude. Foreign ma.
tions took our measure as II was ex-
bibited there, and deal with US &C.
cordingly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27
SURVIVORS TELL
OF LACON|A HORRO|

Queenstown, Feb. 2T.--The horror
OF the Laconia's sinking grew this
afternoon. as the stories OF its sur.
vivors were pieced together. And
with it came to light a story OF
women's bravery and defiance that
stirred Queenstown to its depths.
When the rescuing patrol steamer
brought the survivors into this port.
there was a defiant sound OF voices
from her decks. Eager observers
made out the picture OF disheyelled
women. snatched from death in the
cold waters OF the sea, standing to-
gether on the little boats deck and
leading in the singing OF Rule Brit
ANNA" The women we're huddled to-
gether, hair streaming over their
shoulders and. like the men who were
saved. wearing life belts. inflated and
strapped across their shoulders.
Every soul on board sang the song.
their almost hysterical voices raised
in defiantly strident tones. First
ashore was tall stewardess, hair
streaming and cuddling to her breast
a baby that was almost lost In the
voluminous wrapping OF the woman's
life belt. The pitiful company strag-
gled across the gangplank and were
met with eager sympathy. They were
hurried to a fleet OF waiting auto
mobiles and carried to the Queens
hotel. There mangums OF champagne
and bowls Of steaming soup awaited
them. A big staff Of Red Cross
nurses and surgeons looked them
over and hurried the survivors off
to bed.
Their suffering had been intense.
The night air was biting cold. They
were adrift from midnight Sunday
until just before dawn Monday morn
ing. Eight OF those who took to the
frail life boats when the giant Gun
arder slowly sank under the water.
perished from the cold, the horror
Of the disaster and the agonizing fear
Of the icy waters that Tapped the
gunwales of the life boats. They
were buried at sea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27

the existence and future to a strons
Germany.
That Is our aim nothing less ana
nothing more"
The chancellor turned his discus,
sion to the establishment OF the bar,
red zones around England. France
and Italy. and TO the answers re-
eeived from neutrals to the commu-
nication made by the central pow.
ers.
I'VE by no means undervaluc the
difhculties caused TO neutral ship
ping" he said. "and We. therefore,
try to alleviate them as much M pos
sible.
For this purpose we made an at
tempt TO supply neutral states within
the boundaries OF our sea forces with
materials needed by them. like coal
and iron.
Bat we also now that all these
difficulties after all are only caused
by Englands tyranny OF the seas,
We Will. and shall. break this en-.
hayement OF all non-English trade.
Il am sure that later the moment
viii come when neutrais themselves
will thank M for our firmncss. For
the freedom OF the oceans which We
gain by lighting, Is OF advantage Ia
hem.
"One step further than the Euro
pean neutrals as has been known
has been made by the United States
of America. President Wilson. after
receiving our note OF January 81.
brusquely broke OF relations with us.
Authentic communication about
the reasons which were given for his
step has not reached me. The former
United States ambassador In Ber-
lin only communicated by spoken
Woiu w NuN r't'Vth'l W. "'e'N W.
foreign affairs. In breaking of rela-
tions. and asked for his passports.
This form OF breaking relations
between great nations living In peace
is probably without precedent in his
tory. All oflcial documents lacking,
am forced TO rely upon doubtful
sources--that Is. upon outer official
apparently other ofiiciaD versions
OF the contents OF the message sent
by President Wilson on February 3
to congress,
II would fully understand II II the
United States as a protector OF In
ternational law would have bartercd
for Its re-establishment In equal
fashion with all belligerents and IT..
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27
.LACON|A VICTIMS
KNOWN IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Albert II.
Hoy, wife Of DR., Albert II. Hoy, OF
London, and daughter Elizabeth
who are reported to have drowned
when the Cunard liner Laconia was
torpedoed, we're prominent in Chi.
cago society.
They first moved to Chicago from
Racine, Wis, about II years ago
They lived here twelve years before
moving to LONDON. They still main.
tanned their social connections here
and visited friends and relatives fire.
quently.
DR.. Hoy and his son, Austin, are
in London and Mrs Hoy and her
daughter, Elizabeth, were on their
way to rejoin them after spending
several months here. They were
guests at the Congress hotel and
were entertained at Christmas time al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
W. Blossom, OF Hubbard Woods.
When they left Chicago, they in.
formed friends that they intended
to sail on an American liner and
much surprise was evidenced when IL
was learned they had been on the H.
fated British liner.
Austin Hoy, a son Is London rep
resentative or the Sullivan Machinery
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27
NO INVESTIGATION
Of SINKING NEEDED

Washington. Feb. 27.-The sink
Ing OF the Laconia. according to high
est ,official Interpretation. is "a clear
cut case"
No investigation Is necessary.
This became known as the admins
tration's attitude became known fol-
lowing conference at the White
House between Secretary OF State
Lansing and President Wilson.
Evidence now in hand presumably
contained in cable dispatches from
American representatives abroad, II
was stated. eliminates any necessity
for further investigation.
The Laconia incident-what shall
be done and how II shall be done
is altogether In the hands OF Pres
ident Wilson
Any decision, ii was flatly stated,
must come from him.
II was strongly intimated that the
president has no immediate inten-
ton of again going to congress.
The official Interpretation OF the
Laconia incident as "a clear cut act, "
did not bring in the word overt"
but the manner in which II was des-
cribed left the very strong impress
sion that overt" act was In the mind
OF the official who interpreted II.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27
ACTION UNPRECEDENTED

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27
THE REFERRED MEASURES

THE REFERRED MEASURES
The legislature passed eight mea
sures which II referred 10 the voter:
at . special election to be held OF
June 4th. The eight measures ar,
- follows:
State issue Of $4,000, 900 in bond:
to begin construction OF highways
embracing entire state.
Expenditure Of $500 900 to build a
new penitentiary at Salem.
To raise pay Of legislators from
IS a day to ss a day. extend legis-
iative session to so days and limit
number Of bills that can be intro
duced by members and committees.
To authorize assessors Of western
Oregon counties to restore Oregon
ana California grant lands to tax
rolls.
Requiring municipalities to hold
their primary and election on same
day state primaries and elections are
held.
To provide for classified assess
ment Of property with graduated rate
Of taxation on property OF different
classes.
To enable Port of Portland to build
or to subsidize steamships and oper-
ate line Of steamers to foreign and
domestic ports.
To prevent repeal of any parts OF
state constitution by implication.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Sentiment SPLIT


foreign AFFAIRS committee, split on
President wilson's request for au'
I! thority In tho International M,ua,
Ion. failed today to report out tn,
"Fiood bill," giving the president
!, that power.
Instead. several committeeman
sought to inject amendments
The upshot was that tho commit.
tee voted to send the amendments
to the president for consideration
this afternoon.
Shortly after the meeting broke
up. Chairman Flood made an ap-
pointment with President Wilson to
discuss the amended resolution. II
Is probable the president will inform
Flood OF the new and critical de-
velopments resulting from the La
conia sinking. and urge reconsider
alton OF the resolution to include
exactly what he asks for.
The committee Is to meet again AT
4 p. m. today.
The main hitch was against CIV
ing authority to arm ships carrying
munitions.
The same opposition was met In
the senate foreign relations commit.
tee. After a two-hours' session be.
hind closed doors. the senate session
broke up, No decision had been
reached.
Not all the minority members,
however. Joined In the complaint
against the measure. II appears
likely that two republicans would
swing with the democrats. while
probably one or more democrats
might Join the republican opposition,
Representative Porter. Pennsyl-
vania. republican. sought to keep
armament on munition carrying ves-
sells. yhile Representative Miller.
Minnesota. republican. offered an
amendment to strip Wilson OF other
instrumentalities" than guns. gun
ners and money.
Senate committee men. while fall
Ing to act. said. however. that the
measure would be reported out IN
modified form"
Representative Augustus p. Gard
ner. Massachusetts. republican. an
nounced that he would Immediately
recommend that directed" be sub
stituted for authorized" in the Flood
resolution giving the president power
to arm merchant ships. He would
make 1t mandatory that the president
arm vessels.
For more than two hours the
house committee members fought
over the amendments Of Porter. Mil
Ter and Rogers OF Massachusetts. so
strong was the fight on the munitions
ship feature that the committee felt
II inadvisable to try to force q re-
port without further counselllng with
the president.
Presumably the Laconia "clear-cut
act" had bearing on this phase OF
the fight.
Congressman Ragsdale. South Caro-
lima. and Huddleston. Alabama, were
among the democrats who baked at
giving blanket authority to the pres.
ident.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27

Jsb work at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27

Under the terms OF the highway
bond bill passed by the legislature
and to be voted upon in June, a pro-
vision gives Josephine county the
right to have It's portion Of the Pa
cific Highway paved II the county
will prepare the roadbed. The paw
Ing in this case would be done from
the state fund. There is a growing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27

sentiment in favor OF such action by
the county should the bond issue be
approved by the people In June, The
county has already done a great deal
of work upon the highway through
Josephine, and it should by all means
be paved il the new bill finally be-
comes law and the bond issue is pro-
vided.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-27

company, The elder Hoy Is about
10 years old. Miss Elizabeth was IS
years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-10-04
h. L. SNYDER, Editor and [
Financial
Statement
OF Jeff0rS0n Co., ". Va.
For Year Ended June 30, 1917

State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, Set:
In the Clerks Office of the County
Court of said County and State.
The Bonded Indebtedness of the
County at this date on account OF
the Shenandoah Valley r. K; 90,
is SlOJ,UUOOO~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20

III such a circumstance should exist,
lie said, the coaches would nave less
trouble IN keeping the men in proper con-
ditlon and the men would have less de-
sire 10 freak training. Ii H. up to the
student body III Ohio state ID protect her
athletic laurels and thereby assure her
future IN the Western conference.
Athletes, 10 be IN the best possible
condition, must sacrifice the entire social
slle of their college life. When we learn
To support our athletics in the right way,
We Will have fore winning teams"
Nevin doubts whether Ohio can have a
better track team until a better eymna-
sum y constructed.
every institution in the Big Nine has
4 better and bigger gymnasium than Ohio
state" h. added iii we expect IL compete
IN better company, We must have better
facilities.
III our accommodations were ADEQUATE
better material would be Forthcoming. and
could be- Western conference cham
pions IN track as well rs football .
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-20
Bronc Costs Detroit
An Excellent Southpaw
Il'y Assuciltcd Trcss.l

DETROIT. March 2o.-pitrher Flanui-
-au, a husky recruit. who l. trying for -
place with the Detroit Americans. would
have been q eouthpaw ii he had not met
with an accident. When he was 4 young
~tcr he tried To ride 4 broncho. The ami
mail objected and Flanagan took IN i'm
rr"mptu course IN aviation ana fractured
hI- lrt uru. While recovering from th,
injury he learned To throw with BIZ right
aru and ha- had marked success cycl
since.
flannigan'~ injury brings t. mind the
accident which happened 10 Iris Speaker.
lie formerly wa = right handed pitcher.
but he broke his salary wing and switched
rms with sensational success.
Owner Phil Ball. j. watching hi~ st..
Louis Browns 70 through their training
tunt- NJ Palestine, Texas.