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The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
J. W. RinggoId Writes Home.

Editor Mena Star: As many friends in Polk county desired to hear from men when l arrived at my new home l hasten to satisfy them thru the medium of The Star. Will first say l have no inducements to offer any one to move here, but only dc as l have done--come and satisfy yourselves in regard to whether ii would suit or not As yet l have no regrets about my move, but may some time in the future, tho we have what 1 believe to be a fine farming country Mostly prairie is farmed tho quite a lot of timber is interspersed on the creeks and ridges quite enough for posts ano iirewood.
 Very few white people own lanr here, but lease from Indians. Tho Indians seldom work but usually keep white family hired to cook for them and the man does farm work An Osage Indians income is 5 cents per honr
 Hominy. our trading point, con- talns population of 2,000, has two banks, several large business houses two large drug stores and several garages, and every branch of busi- ness is in rush ali the time
 There are lots of oil wells here and they are putting a large refinery lat Hominy which when completed will add much to the wealth of our little city.
 | am glad to note the many sub stantial improvements in contem- plation for Mena, and Polk county in general and hope the day will hurry up when the oil wells will be sp0uting forth on every hill and valley in Polk county, then the peo- pie can begin to realize what pres perity means'm the fullest sense ol the term
 l hope some day to again make that my home when everything looms up right over there, as my land aud nome Is still there and most of my interests, too.
 You may rest assured The Star Is a welcome visitor at our home land long may it survive to visit it's many readers scattered thruout the length of this grand Union of ours
 More anon.
 ] w. Ringgod
 H0miny, Ok, Jan. l5, i9l7.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
SAYS COD HAS GIVEN
 HINT TO GERMAN FARMERS

London, Jan. iS-Dr. Roesicke, president of the German Farmers Union, is quoted in an Amsterdam dispatch to Reuters as saying in an address to the Sehleswig Holstein Union;
 God has given us hint. He caused the harvesls of the world to be so bad that Great Britain finds it difficult to feed herself. Therefore, if We do not prevent the wheat laden ships from Australia and h. dla reaching Great Britain, it is doubtful whether God will again give us such an opportunity, be- cause He demands that the hand shall be taken which He stretches |out to us"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25

Montpelier, on the day following
 Christmas. in 1887. At the age of {, 1 he reached the crossroads of his
 career: one road lead to West Point,
 the other to Annapolis. Young Dew
 ey favored the former. but There was no vacancy for West Point from Vermont" explained the admiral in reviewing his life "Oth- erwise might have gone into Manila Bay on an army transport instead of
 on the olympia. But it happened lthat there was a vacancy at Annapo- | lis, so | entered the navy"
 At the outbreak of the civil war, Dewey was g years old He was commissioned a lieutenant and guid- cd the Mississippi as it's executive
 officer in Farraguts historic dash past New Orleans and it's forts lie was not successful at Port Hudson. larragut won through, but Dewey and the Mississippi ran aground un der the fire of the forts. The ship was set ailre and during the transfer of the crew under fire, the young lellicer lived five years in an hour.
 In 1900 Admiral Dewey was seri- ously talked of as candidate for the Republican nomination as presi- dent, but the admiral preferred to remain in the naval ranks rather than seek such a venture in states manship. His admirers have since often spoken of him as the man who could have been president if he had wished.
 Early in 1914 Admiral Dewey again became conspicuous in the current news by revival of the long standing controversy with Admiral von Diederichs of the German navy re- garding the conduct of the German squadron during the blockade of Manila Bay i6 years before. In his auto biography Admiral Dewey crit icised von Diederichs for failing to observe the neutrality laws and told how shot was fired across the bows of one of the German ships to im- press it with the fact that the Amer ican navy had established blockade and would countenance no undue activity on the part of the German ships, suspected at the time as friendly to Spain.
 "A difference of opinion about in- ternational law had been adjusted, said Dewey, without adding to the sum of President McKinley's wor- ries,"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
Bad Hahits.

Those who breakfast at eight O. clock or later, lunch at twelve and have dinner at six are almost cer- tain to be troubled with indigestion They do not allow time for one meal to digest before taking another. Not less than five hours should elapst between meals. If you are troubled with indigestion correct your habit: and take ChamherIain's Tablets, anG you may reasonably hope for { buick recovery. These tablet strengthen the stomach and enahl, t 70 perform its functions naturally fhie inahlr everywhere Advertise ss4saf4f
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
The Hnhit of Tnkina Cold.

With many people taking cold is a habit, but fortunately one that is easily broken. Take a cold sponge bath every morning when you first get out of bed-not ice cold, but a temperature of about 90 r. Also sleep with your window up. Do this and you will seldom take cold. When you do take cold take Cham berlain's Cough Remedy and get rid of it as quickly as possible. Obtaln- able everywhere.--A Advertisement
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
GhambePlain's Cough Remedy Mesi
 EfRPcfual

1 have taken a great many bottles or Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and every time it has cured me. I have found 1t most effectual for a hack ing cough and for colds" !" writes J. R. Moore. Lost Valley, Ga. Obtainable Where.--Advertisement.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
TREASIrRY nnpAprAI E,N,r

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Super vising Architects Office. Washington. D. C. January 10, 1917.--Sealed propos- als will be opened in this office at 3 D. rna February 21. 1917 for the con struction of the United States post of ice at Mena. Ark. Drawings anu spe- eiffcations may be obtained from the custodian of the site at Mena Ark, cr at this office, in the discretion of the Supervising Architect, Jas A. Wet more, Acting Supervising Architect. Adv. 14-et.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
NEW SALARY LAW
 FOR POLK COUNTY

Following is the full text of bill submitted by Charles Burnett, Polk countys representative, and on which he asks criticism or comment from all interested parties:
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25

\ Bargain-0ne Genemotor, electric
 self-starter for Ford car. Phone ssSS33. ssSS33 ]. W Gardner Adv. io-6t fit.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
John H. Allison Is Dead.

J0nn II. Allison, father of Mrs. L. E. Fogel. who lives on Tenth street
 died Sunday night at 3 o'clock at the home of his daughter. Mir and Mrs. Allison came to Mena last fall from
 Fogel, Ok, with Mrs. l.. K. Fogel and children, and they have since made their home with them. Not long since Mir. Allison was stricken with paralysis from the effects of which
 he failed to rally. Aside from his daughter, his son, John Allison, of
 Seattle, Wash, was at his bedside when the end came. Mr. Fogel had
 been in Mena Sunday, but had re- turned to Fogel Sunday night. Elm leral services. in charge Of Dr. l.. W. B. Long will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon, and the remains
 were taken to Burlington. Iowa,
 for interment. The remains were lactompanied by Mrs. Allison and
 son.
 Mir. Allison for over forty years
 had been an employe of the Bnrling- ton railway. and about two years
 ago, retired, after having been ad-
 Naneed to the position of chief dis pateher in Burlington. After the funeral services, the son. John E.
 Allison, who is the chief clerk to the
 Export and Import agent of the
 Chicago. Milwaukee X Pacific rail-
 way in Seattle, will return to Mena
 with his mother, and she will then remain here until next spring, when
 she will join her son in Seattle.
 Col. C. NJ .Latimer and w. A. Finks
 will go Co Aunley Tuesday to con- duet a public sale for w. S. Curry, who is getting ready to leave for
 Mississippi where he owns 500 acres iof land which demands his attention Mr. Curry leaves Polk county TO- Iluctantly and hopes that it will bc only temporarily He has rented his farm for a year, and at the end of that time he hopes to have his busi~ ness iu Mississippi concluded so that hp can come back.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
Yours truly,
Mooringsport La. Jan. r, 1917.
 lnee Miss Mary Y. Estes


 Yes, Mrs. Jarrett you have caught us al 1t. We were "a little short" ol money to pay our big paper bills for print paper. and were a little hasty' perhaps, in doing what we promised, stopping all papers when subscriptions expired. But 0 my how nasty" the paper houses are in calling on us with their paper bills-and if we didn't "eome across" right now, they would not only he short" but they'd be posi- lively "crusty."
 But, thanks for your renewal, and your words of appreciation for the old Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25

Dear Editors:-f think you folks were little nasty in stopping my paper. l meant Go renew on Janu- ary i.
 However, if all your subscribers enjoy the Polk county news as well as do, they will renew anyway even if you do act a little short.
 I'm an old ,not so very ex-teach- er and always enjoy hearing from my old comrades.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-25
Thinks Editors a Little "short. :"

Hominy, Ok, Jan. l5, i9l7.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23
The Pierne Oratorio To Be
Repeated

As a result of the unusual interest
manifested in its performance on De-
cember 5, Gabriel Pierne's "Thc Chill
dren's Crusade" will be repeated on
Saturday afternoon, December 20, in
Carnegie Hall, as an extra gala con-
cert in the series of symphony con-
>erts for young people, Walter Dam
rosch. conductor. The Pierne musical
legend will be given with the New
York Symphony Orchestra, assisted BY
the entire chorus Of $50 Of the orstorio
Society Of New York and by the chorus
Of 200 children from the New York pub
lie schools. Mr.. Dsmrosch will con-
duct. The soloists are Florence Mac
beth, who will sing Allys; Edith
Chapman Goold, who will be heard as
Alain; Albert Lindquest as The
Narrator. and Royal Dadmun as An
Old Sailor and The Voice from On
High. A performance of the new
standardized version Of "The Star
Spangled Banner will precede the ora
torio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23
Clara Joel Tells
Tales of the Road

Tho rsIe OF the vampire IN Business
NAV Pleasure" st the Eltinge The
.,,s is practically the frst role have
@.s..5s since Nellie the Beautiful
~ Model" vrung her nightly tor
y, ~ tears from the happy gallery
=, u has always been my fortune
.,r,ceed" somebody or other, which
-, that the better part Of my days
"a ,igbts on the stage have been
a., hitting the trail,' far from
L. and glitter. Although ! have had
- INNS in Chicago, and played plenty
:, week stands. the major part OF
,roopinc has been done on the
a.-,,.ass circuit" in the South. Which
.. 20 ~ the reasons why Broadway
- never be dark TO me, no matter
vast they did with the sky signs.
-. me describe the so-oalled trains
80 A., road. They generally leave at
erin the morning. and II you mss
-, vou remain and see the sights
- evening. because trains are the
- things that can and won't leave
.sss. towns often. They consist OF the
,owraUy baggage car, TWO coacheS' d
..rr,e Of freight cars, and last and
wos. important q milk car which
~egrs all stops. There is no diner
a...tr, because the old tradition pre-
,.s-s chat actors don't eat.
A feature OF the trip is the stop at
49,. ;,r,..or for lunch. As soon as the
....er~ors start for the lunch counter
- MICS take tho cue and come IN
s-,~, ,ll directions for their MONDAY
81 The quality Of the food is in
,bs.r favor. There is no waste.
Tho theatres. as rule, are very bad,
.l.lorrb the South has improved
crest deal in this respect in the last
s,v veors. Whether new or old, the
stage entrance is always around the
,orc- and up the alley. There are fire.
ogertlv only two dressing rooms-a
4scr and she" as they are called.
vs,v of them are town relics. The
ACADEMY Of Music in Charleston, S. C..
Cor instance. was built before the war.
and has retained all the drafts Of that
remote period. The Vendome Theatre,
Nashville. Tenn, is one OF the towns
Oldest landmarks And the best hotels
often antedate the theatres.
The trains seldom leave on time. and
the company Is seldom fortunate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23
The Rialto Concerts

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The very great value OF the Sat
urday morning musicals for young
people given by the Riaito Orchestra
was brought TO my attention recently
by my attending one Of the concerts
As a result, l investigated them.
You probably are familiar with these
concerts and appreciate their value to
the children Of the city, but you may
not know that they are run at consid;
cradle net cost, and that Mr.. Rothapfel
is contemplating disseminating them
through lack of public response ms
should not be allowed TO happen.
I have learned that full attendance
would pay little more than half the ex-
penses, and that it was only through
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

enough to travel on the main line And,
fully admitting their many other Writ
ues, actors and actresses are not the
best people in the world TO travel with.
II usually takes = whole seat 20 hold
one. no matter how crowded the train.
And this same ore is usually heard
shouting as we approach the depot:
Say, porter, what is the best hotel In
town--for dollar?"
A few weeks of this, and IL looks a
longer way 10 Broadway than II ever
Gid 20 Tipperary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

Mabel Taliaferro is doing her Bit
by preparing holiday presentation
of her famous Characterization OF
Pippa in Browning's exquisite poem
drama, "Pippa Passes She is at pres
cnt selecting her cast for this special
performance, which will be given at the
Cort Theatre. January II, for the
benefit Of Italian war relief.
The Metro star. being Of Italian ex-
traction herself, is anxious to aid the
fighters in the land Of her ancestors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

First Of the striqg of motion picture
theatres which Frsnk A. Keeney plans
TO erect to exploit the products Of the
Frank A. KeeneY Pictures Corporation
Mr.. Keeney hGs purchased on King
Street, Kingston, N. Y. Plans have
been drawn by William 4. Lehman,
architect Of Mr.. Keeney's big and
handsome theatre in Brooklyn and also
Of his thef,tre in Newark. The new
house will seat about 1900 and will
be equipped as thoroughly up-to-datc
place of entertainment.
The Am erican Defence Society has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

What was the first thing Bcssie Love
did when she reached New YoIs:? Some
said shopping" and some said "thea-
tres" and others guessed ere 5taurants."
but her publicity director sfGd that tn Fl,
first thing Miss Love did was to find
the Bronx Zoo and climb on top Of
the elephant. The accompanying pho
tograph will prove il, un less this story
is deleted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

and we are writing to ask IL you will
not aid in bringing the concerts to the
attention of those whom they will
benefit. C. N. TREMAINE,
Director National Bureau for the ADJ
vancement of Music.
New York, Dec. 20, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

Mr.. Rothspfel's love for music and a de-
sire TO give this musical opportunity to
the city's young people that the con-
eerts we're inaugurated.
Feeling the importance Of supporting
such a splendid educational movement,
this bureau is lending its cooperation,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

Douglas Fairbanks is planning an
elaborate rodeo for the benefit Of the
American Red Cross 20 take place in
Los Angeles. He promises some thrill
ing bucking broncos, fancy riding,
trick roping, etc, and those who know
Doug believe that he will keep his
promise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23
On the Screen

Nigel Barrie. who will appear as tb
husband in Clara Kimball Young E
picture "The Marionettcs," has gone "a
join the Royal Flying Corps Of the
British army. This necessitatcd some
changes in "The House Of Glass as j,
was necessary to find brand new
Burke, the role which MIR. Barrie would
have played.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

Endorsed "a a strong patriotic measure
a photoplay feature. II has been voted
TO use the Jewel picture Of Edward
Everett Hale's masterpiece, The Man
Without Country" "a a weapon 20
awaken patriotism throughout the
United States and to secure funds 10
carry on the socicty's work against the
insidious influence Of the Teutonic 80
cret agents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

her farewell recital this season to-
nigh. 81 the Theatre du Vieux-Colom>
bier The programme viii be devoted
70 "songs OF the Soldiers OF France
Nine. Gu.Ibert will be assisted by Sam
Franko and Miss Emily Gresser, who
will play some works ioF two yiolins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

tanned a respite 10 finish picture he
was making. entitled "The Blind Ad-
venture" Then be waited arouri a
few weeks. and. as he received no per
omptory order TO report nj Camp Up
ton. went to the studio and directed a
onc-reel Vitagraph comedy, entitled
"lIc Had to Camouaagc"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

The Graphic Film Corporation,
new photoplay producing company, has
opened Offices at 729 Seventh Avenue,
this city. Ivan Abramson, the founder
of the Ivan Film Productions. Inc, and
ior many years its president and di-
rector general, has severed his connec-
tons with that organization, and has
become the president and director gen
eral Of the new company.
Mr.. Abramson is the author, director
and producer Of "Enlighten Thy
Daughter" zone Law for Both" "A
Fools Paradise" Forbidden Fruit"
"a Mothers Confession" and many
others. He has written new play,
the title of which will be moral Sui
eide"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

Charles Rays next starring vehicle
for the Paramount will be "His Moth
sr's Boy" The story rs perturbation
by Ella Stuart CErsen of Rupert
Hughes's story "Whpn Life Is Marked
Down"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

Wesley Ruggles, Vitagraph director,
has donned the Khaki and now Is one
of the Yaphank boys. Mr.. Ruggles OBJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

The charity concert 20 be gwen fos
the benefit Of The soldiers blinded In
battle i'm France. originally scheduled
for January .. by Leila HoltcEhof and
Vernon D'A-nalie. has been postponed
% Saturday evening. February z, a.
Aeolian Hall Mr.. DArnaiie viii sing,
among other numbers. some. French
soldiers songs never before heard In
this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23

John Mccormack viii give his FIRST
concert Of the new year a. the Hippo
dromc Sunday night, January D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS

The Vieux Colom bier
81 We, ag,h ST Greeley 1874.
Naa. "a "a Barberine, Pain de Menage
RVS NIGHr. 80. La Mutt des Rois
A. We'd 4 Iilrrs E,ss and ThGr. So. nsis.
ssioT ,,Y "a Beeque, merimee, Moliere
Popular Prices Monday & Saturday Nights.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-05
Webster City Center
Of Military Activity

Webster City, Ia, May 4.-(Spe-
cial)-Whcn the mobilization call IS
issued Webster City will occupy
proud place in the war annals OF
America. for probably not in all the
land is there city OF this size which
will have so many organizations and
So many high military men at the
front.
Colonel N. P. Hyatt, commanding
the Second Iowa infantry, lives here,
making this city regimental head
quarters. Major Lund, also OF this
regiment, lives in Webster City. And
in addition to these officers. Webster
City is the home OF Company c, the
Second Regiment band and the Sec
ond Regiment Supply company.
The latter is new organization.
The supply company handles all the
food, clothing and other Supplies Of
the regiment and is made up entirely
of wagon makers, saddlets, black
smiths, horseshoers and drivers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-05
Notes Of. the Combat

Two OF the hits marked up against Mers
came In the ninth round. Sniper McGranor
made one of them The other was a fuke
by Cochran Dovors was on first and
Cochran knocked him down with drive
which Bradley otherwise would have han.
died easily, According to the rules, Coch-
ran must be credited with q hit pnder such
circumstances.
Joe Burg was the hard luck victim Of the
game. In the opening stanza Joe sailed a
drive toward third which looked like an
easy hit, but Cochran made q pretty stop
Burg pasted liner toward right but
Hunter leaped into the air and pulled It
town with one hand, making the catch after
Juggling the ball
Five stolen bases were credited TO the
7ourkee. And on Choke EN- Monroe, one
" the best eatchers in the league. too,
shag Thompson got two Of them, one a steal
Marty Krug made two stops at short that
would have made Pete kilduff turn green
with envy. Both were OF hard.hit balls
over second base and ticketed for ssfeties
until Marty stepped In. t..
An unusual play occurred In the Omaha
half OF the seventh, After Burg walked.
arug laid down bunt In front OF the plate.
Marty thought the ball was foul and dld
Tot run. Monroe fielded the pill and tried
% catch Burg at second. but was second
ate. Lindamore was about 10 return the
pill to pitcher when Monroe called TO him
10 throw to first. He diu anu the umpire
waved Marty out. Thus the play read
from Monroe TO Lindamore to Hunter
Some relay
In the fifth, sixth. seventh and eighth
innings Merz retired twewe Miners in a
row.
Outfielder Schick is expected 10 arrive Ii
time for todays game. Tne difference be
tween Mitchelrs idea OF a minor leagu,
salary and Pa Rourke's have been adjusted
and Schick is ready to don a Rourke uni
form.
ST. Joseph, coming 70 Omaha today fo
four games. Is much stronger than las
year and is one OF the clubs conceded
chance IN the pennant race. Many ne,
faces arc In the lineup.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-05
Don't Let Spring Debility
Get You Firmly in Its Grasp

perfect condition, and enable you to
withstand the hot summer season,
with its dangerous ailments. S. S. s..
is recognized as the standard blood
purifier, and it has been on the mar
ket for more than fifty years. 1t is
guaranteed purely vegetable, and
contains nothing but the juices from
roots and herbs gathered from the
forests.
S. S. S. promptly cleanses the blood
Of all impurities, improves the appe-
tite, gives renewed strength and en-
ergy, and few bottles taken now
will re-vitalize the entire body and
put it in tip-top shape. 1t is sold by
drug stores everywhere. You can OBJ
tain a valuable and interesting book
let by addressing Swift Specific Co.,
"a Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-05
Bare Heads and Salute
Az Empty Kegs Pass By

A big brewery wagon, loaded
to capacity with empty casks,
rolled slowly up Sixteenth street.
As it crossed Harney four
young men who had been stand
ing in front of a "near-beer joint"
stepped into the street, and, doff-
ing their hats, stood at respect
full attention as the wagon passed
them. Then, with bowed heads
still uncovered, they fell in, fu-
neral fashion, and followed the
slow progress of the, wagon. to
Farnam street.
There a traffic cop halted them.
"Gaw-wan! Get off'n the
Streets" he snarled, "'r I'll run
youse all in! Wattchu tryin' t'do,
make fun uh tn dead7 G'wan,
now! G'wan! I don't care If your
brother was bartender, I'm not
afraid uh my job! G'wan"
The burlesquers "g'wan-ed."