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The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
IT'S CAPTAIN HORNER
FROM THIS TIME ON
Mena Soldier Writes Relatives Tell
ing of His Latest Promotion in
HI. Co. rs~n--... E-..as


by the time you get this letter,
shall be a captain" writes E. W.
"Lige" Horner from somewhere in
France to his sister, Mrs. j. Frank
Harshman Of Mena. "The recommen-
dation has already gone up. There is
certain pride in it, but there is also
a great responsibility attached to
looking after $50 full grown Ameri-
cans. At times / don't feel capable
of looking after myself"
In the letter the former Mena man
tells Of being slightly wounded by
a machine gun bullet He has this to
say about his experiences as a sci
der: ~ cannot say it is a pleasant
sensation to go over the top into the
very muzzle of dozens of machine
guns, each splitting red hot bullets
at the rate Of from 400 to 600 each
minute, and to have at the same time
German cannon of all sizes hurting
high explosive shells on every side
of you. Neither does it cause one to
feel kindly towards the wagers of "a
war that causes friends of several
years standing to fall by ones side,
mortally wounded or dead. / cannot
restrain tear now and then when
on the day following battle / walk
over the ground where / had adj
vanced the day before and recognize
so many, some officers, some en-
listed men, who had been intimate
associates Of mine, lying with their
faces toward the enemy.
Our division is still holding
front line sector, but we expect to be
relieved soon. | must ask you folks
again to take things calmly, because
they have to be. Do not worry about
me, for that win not help matters
any. | cannot get away from the
belief that if it is intended that sur
vive, shall live. | also still have
strong belief in prayer and | know
very well that many sainted souls
pray nightly for my safekeeping. Not
many nights ago | lay awake for
long time My thoughts were Of
home, and for some reason the church
and people whose faces | saw there
every Sunday for so many years were
most prominent in my thoughts. |
reflected that they and some more
are praying that return safely to
America, and | wondered if that fact
were not largely responsible for my
being sound and we'll"
Lieut.. Horner's letter was written
October 25. He tells in one place of
receiving his share of delayed mail
getting 25 letters one day and more
the next.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
THANKSGIVING.

It would seem that never since the
days of the Pilgrim fathers has there
been more ground fer deeply sincere
giving Of thanks on the part of the
people of the United States of Amer
lea than on this November %, 1918.
And let it be said that it is ques-
tionable if there ever was more down
right gratitude in the hearts Of the
people than at this particular time
1t is expressed openly, with joyous
pride, and we'll it may be.
True, there are those whose graft
tude is tempered with sorrow. There
are vacant places occasioned by the
terrible war, now at an end, that
mnst remain vacant to the end Of this
life. To the bereaved it is hard to
bear, and yet such may well be thank
full that the sons they gave were sac
riGced that liberty and virtue might
live upon earth.
Then there are those who yet are
anxious day by day scan the
long casualty lists-and they are
glad that it is only anxiety that now
touches their homes-and with the
great and fortunate majority they
look forward to the homecoming Of
their loved ones.
AS a whole, the world--humanity
and civilization--ha passed thru its
most terrific ordeal, and probably its
greatest crisis. Right has, by its
might, conquered an unmitigated and
unmeasured selfishness and evil am
bition. With this accomplished, the
horrors Of the bondage that it was
planned to inflict on mankind, are
more apparent than ever before, and
the greatest men and statesmen see
more clearly the needs of humanity,
the necessity and the benefits Of po-
litical, religious and economic liberty.
For all of which all men should be
grateful on this Thanksgiving day.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
ISar sas city star

FROM 70 Nttf tAH 1fty Stai
King Albert and his associates in
the Belgian government in 1914 gave
the supreme exhibition Of what many
persons might have called foolishness.
Germany desired to pass through
Belgium in order to strike France on
its unprotected frontier. It was
ready to pay handsomely for the priv
ilege. Yet the Belgian government
refused the bride.
Its decision meant Louvain, and the
long series of horrors that followed
the burning of towns, the murder Of
hostages, all the terrors that bru-
tai army could bring to conquered
territory. But it deliberately accept
ed the risk Of the long agony and de-
struction, rather than peace at the
price of shame and dishonor.
Today who questions the wisdom as
well as the Righteousness Of the
choice? The record written by Belgi-
UNI in the hearts of men Is an imper-
ishable gain to civilization. 1t is not
too much to say that the little ma
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
DR.. GETz WRITES To FRIENDs.

Commends Continuance of Tick Erad-
ication--Likes AIRY Life.
Chickamauga Park, Ga. Nov. II. 10
The Star Publishing Co., Mena, Ark,
My Dear Friends: $1,000 to continue
tick eradication work. Another nee
essary step toward progress, and this
is extremely vital, made in time to
prevent an irreparable loss and set
back which would have required sew
eral years close, hard work to re-
gain. Current circumstances are us
ually made the "goat" to carry the
load or cause for opposition to pro-
gressive moves. Conditions produced
by the war have made tick eradica
ton difficult but vastly more neces-
sary; cessation Of hostilities has not
lessened but rather increased the de-
mand on our food supplies.
1t is my candid opinion the vot-
ing of this appropriation and con-
tinuation of the work of tick eradi-
cation will maintain, improve and sta
bilize the excellent morale which ex-
listed in Polk county during the past
summer and fall This is only one
of the many benefits which will ac-
crue to the county because of this
work.
If | accomplished days work in
"a hours in Polk county. am now
doing twice that much in less time
here. 1t is busy, interesting and
beneficial life, is Army life. A long
life is not complete without a subdi-
vision including, even so short span
of this intensive life. 1t develops in
detail, the physical and mental side
not overlooking the moral side. The
Century Magazine for November Civ
es a rather interesting account Of our
work here.
Remember me to my coed friends
when you meet them and give them
my regards.
Again expressing my appreciation
for the help and encouragement given
me by The Star corps, individually
and collectively, and looking forward
to seeing you all in the not too dis
tant future, and with kind personal
regards and best wishes, | am
Sincerely,
Harry R. Getz, 1t. v. O., U. S. A.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
Advertisement

cal paper will be sufficient; however.
if he has $4,000 or $4,000 worth of
stock or farm to sell, a few lines
will not be sufficient to carry the
ideas that he wants to impress upon
the readers Of his ad. Advertising
must be done in proportion to the
value Of the thing sold, or the size
Of the business conducted. This is the
only way TO create an impression up-
on the public that win be of lasting
benefit. The effect Of good adver-
Using upon an established business
never fails to be Of benefit.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
PROPOSED new CONSTITUTION
svnopsis and Comments Improvements Made over Tue
Constitution of 1874.
PROHIBITION.

intoxicating liquor OF any u -
the state and import into deliver SELL own AS
,cobo, for medicinal or purposes Assembly ha pro
de avs for S enforcement
state II has been pronounced only propos-
ing to enforce earlier date law that VIII soon De
wide through the ratification of the pendng anenomee ~ I
Federal Constitution 1t reads the Constitution principle
already in effect bv statute of local option had
made operative And yet it is no stronger than the
semby makes it. for penalties retained to
the people in their legislative capacity There is no reform more
tion Of the ouor traffic in all its forms Liberalism can
consistently return to the days OF the open saoon
and its attendant evils Prohibition advocated oy rreSoeh'
Wilson as a necessary measure
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
FARMERS SHOULD ADVERTISE
University Man Points Out Way 10
Prosperity

Farming is business and every
business man knows the value of ad-
vertising; consequently, farmers can
wen afford to advertise in their To-
cal papers, according to the opinion
Of B. G. Riley, of The University Of
Arkansas, Fayetteville, who says:
"0f course, Il a man only has a
shoat for SALE, asfew lines in THE To-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
NOT ALL THANKFUL HERR
Railroad Employees in Mens Al, v
fled of Reduction in Pg.

Iied OF Reduction in PsJ
News that came to some ii til Il
Ployes Of the Kansas City Ssaasl
railroad in Mena Wednesday narlll
dld not Increase their happinea ii
whole lot. In a general order 4
out from headquarters some 81 ]
local employees found they were
get a decrease in pay, while oths
found changed duties. part Of VII.
were not to their liking. BIZ reduce
the number Of hours to be wol
some Of the employees get a DALI
in wages from IS to 70 cents I'd
The hours Of the night baggagsl
was SO changed that he nos Std
work after midnight. The sen
trick operator is asked to haaaa
in addition 20 other duties. ias
tai reduction Of wages is asl
amount 60 about 5000 monthly ts !
Mena force. The news comm, 4
did on the heels Of Director NeAal
retirement, the local railroad T
are row expressing sorrow be 1
tine his post
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28

MT ALL ARE COMM
r.. "a SBy H. C. Holdss~ ! ~
rn th.i Bells peal forth I /
The children shout ei'y
TO Ger a world from WITH with II
The flags of Freedo a., bondage n
~. Worlds democracy Waving n
The glad, glad t;d;..
the briny foam. lungs echo !.
:. Our u..- hearts are iiebt
our boys are cors H.. and jas
Yet all is tinge eGd'a wis. hone ~
There1l Tb be 4 something SaS thin lack ils'''
not all coming back s'''s i@ u
Then toll the bells
our hero dead NAV ,1OIe soitS /
In this sacred day s,As i s1 a.
Ma the boys, boys left over d the1 nl'srt' /
M bodies 20 (. turn to dust '''sn vi
That their graves msr
green and their sw rs ever b ]
ma.
Our boys, who fopo1.
~, their lives their ali i'd IA !. v'ls|
They fought and die ~ give
that you and l might 49, e..
Then ring the bells n :.
thinks | see them q, Al s'adn's
Marching thro the g q.
os they've heard the ' buaI.' . Il y
=, first to pay the pries na's
That they have paid d. =. +
=, their noble sacrifice : "
Then ring the bells -.
let gladness nothing i Isst
For they lead the worla ~. !.
ly home, and thew
back. y n
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
MAIL FOR sANTAn,,.
Letters Addressed to ehli,..
Are Left With n. /, Y

II Santa Claus viii can
flee Of The Star. he I'm 4
letters addressed to him III.
been left in our care. Il.
are from two little girls 4 Y.
raped timidly at the ss,. \
the other morning and noIS s,Ia
Il we would see that s. H
saint received them. tn 4
gladly give the names and s. n,
to any friend Of Santa clse s. I j
ne cant come himself for h /
One of the letters IS from !. 4. !
is not selfish but t thinks Il 8.
sides herself, for she Trit -
Dear Santa Claus: For en-,
! would like to receive two a,p'
for my sister and one far I.
two doll buggies, and two IAN +,
and candy, nuts, oranges ap5 i, \
If you can bring all these ~ Il
will be giad.D
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28

Some Of Mena's Nimrods are show
ing keen interest in the reports that
have been coming in regarding the
presence Of deer in the hills not far
from the city. An auto party out
southeast of the city in their car
Sunday saw two, but had nothing bet
ter than 22-rifle to hunt with.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28

Infant child Dies.

Death made third visit ii three
years to the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Asher Smith, west Maple avenue,
Thursday morning and took away
their infant child The 'flu" is Civ
en- as the cause Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith are i'll from the same disease.
Burial Of the little one took place
Thursday afternoon at White Oak
cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28

Passengers who reached Mena Fri
day morning on train No. | related
an unusual experience on the trip
that occurred at Gravette A freight
containing cars of gasoline had over
turned and spilled the oil along the
right of way. 1t was feared that the
passenger train following might ig-
mite the gasoline and cause a terri
BILE explosion. To prevent this all
lights of the passenger train were
put out, the engine taken off and a
string Of freight cars added to the
last Of the coaches. BY using an
engine rs pusher at the end Of the
freight cars The passenger coaches
were pushed beyond the danger
point without any damage being
done. The train was three hours ate
In reaching mena
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28

TONS decision was a profound moral
significance to the world, that the
world is different because of it.
There are times in the history OF
nations as well as individuals that he
that saveth his life shall lose i'll
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
STRENGTHEN AMERICA
(By Bertha Kelly, Press. Supt. Men
VIZ n n ITl


(By Bertha Kelly, Press. Supt. Mena
w. c. T. W
Lloyd George once said, that the
greatest foe England was fighting
was not Germany or Austria, but
drink. Charles Stelzle says Amer
lea is facing the same foes. It's a
war within war, and every Ameri-
can may take part in these wars.
The Ludual Council says there is no
more effective way to lombard this
enemy drink than through the use
of the printed page. Charles Sickle
says that Uncle Sam has 100000
bartenders IN the United States We
wonder If Uncle Sam could make SOL
diers out Of these merchants Of al
cohols. Well, we are glad that both
these wars are about to close.
What have we gained? Please sirs,
we cannot answer this until we see
the polity of form Of government Of
each. We do not fear but that the
great politicians Of America, France
and England, understand the science
of government. We feel sure that
when a new code of laws is formed
for Germany and Austria, they will
be better pleased than they were with
the government they had before. We
wonder again why those large coun-
tries, peopled to overlooking, equip
ped with big guns, little guns; all
- sr.l.& Ia. All. 90.
on the sea, under the waters, and
whenever and wherever, just full of
fight. What for? Territory what
did they want territory for ?
So that they might govern it
by their polity. What is the basis
of all politics? Money. What is the
aim Of all politics? Power Then the
dollar is the leader A strategist.
Where does it lead? To publicity.
The world says it leads to both good
and evil. God says the love Of mon
ey is the root of all evil There is
no wa yto publicity save cash. No
way to politics, save bank accounts.
We wonder again why our war
against drink does not end. We have
lost many lives through the reign of
king alcohol, more than through the
royal authority Of the Kaiser. and
all of his back numbers of kin from
the first war to the last. King alco-
hol has great publicity, has his ar
NY in aifships, on submarines, on
ships at sea, and all over the land
Even church goers and the inhab-
tants Of the earth frona the young
est to the oldest have known king
alcohol and many are attached to
him. People love him so well they
give their lives to him as a pleasing
sacrifice. Satan is president Of ev-
cry department of evil. Alcohol is
his chief deputy We have given our
money. We have q large army Of
faithful soldiers that follow this evil
leader and tear down All visible
traps We legislate against giving
him quarters anywhere. Sometimes
he pursuades our politicians 10
throw gas shells al us, and cur sol-
dirs 70 become spies or traitors hu
We know we have gained muer tr-
a. Asa
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
r + r r
MAJORITY VERDICTS.

in civil and misdemsanor cases i've
sixhs 0 Jurors find a verdict"
This a wise provision that is being adopted in many
will be the of greatly expedtng court proce
ings without eopardzng the rights Of the gan 1t will make
impossible for two to msa The tTadl-
safeguard unanimous verdict retained in felony cases
where life and liberty at stake but in OF minor import
there valid objection offered to the principle of
majority verdct already being recognized the progressive us
prudence of the country.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
Catherine IN the Scraps,

What railroad men term "the scrap
train" was. in Mena Monday, the first
trip for some time. The train is for
the purpose Of gathering up waste
materials of different kinds accumu-
lated on the different sections and
consists chiefly Of old iron.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
No Increased Wages for TeIegraphers

Local telegraphers, members Of the
o. R. t., are much interested in a re-
cent bulletin from the local chairman
at Heavener, which states that the
promised increase in wages is not an
increase at all but decrease. The
increase was among the good things
promised the telegraphers by Direc-
tor McAdoo?
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28

postpffice 70 obserse .ls.sd

The postoffice win BE- Ssa sl'i frs'
day except for one 1 ,bs gensf'
to $50 o'clock when q NE city q
livery will be open. ,,,,a = but I
will not make a dells i've 'uatrSt'
at their window TO s sa sffice !
ing the hour that !. Inv s.arriss !
None 1 Of the rura' 80 - -
out. .vss q 5
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28

We pay best cash prices for Liberty
Bonds. We buy and sell stocks. Write
US. Morgan-Yatter Co., 1910 South
western life Bldg. Dallas. Tex
Adv. aur28dwtf
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
LOCATION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS.

institutions Of the state here
the by lawful authority shan D
a located
This wise provision viii prevent the constantly recurring
agitation the of the University of Arkansas from
Fayetteville will the location OF the State Normal
agricultural schools with great wealth OF property
annually increasing extent Being free from political
agitation institutions and expand without beng
cpped hampered in their operations and impaired IN Their
usefulness
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28
Groves TasteIess chilli Tonic

restores vitality and encrsy By purifsing and en-
richins the blood. You can soon feeiifs Strength
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-28

Hwy 44f 8iHa Il
Mana friends and aes s,,.ass
Troy Adams. promlhe4' .s.a
Of Fort Smith, were 4
day morning to earn .ai.s
there Tuesday, foilos low
Mess from pneum09Mlas. a. q
owned property in MEN, srss
here frequently, beng = bette
ested in the building .I., = nota
and arSlt the boosting Of r t!i''s. ' 10
lines. only a short TIM I'm rsiE Z
here and assisted in t''S II a
standing Rock road eoopsi !
and 4 managed the Adan aa,ss nj
company con- dealers in s sa.itb. /
vice trucks at Fort SHAT ahst h
incident Of the death i l a,s ! u
4 Al baby only q few days 0'J ADAM
err he never saw. MI
onlv 20 years old.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-11-15
-NSN
gOl,iI i/.ATION PLANS
FOR AMERICAN ARMY

.ru lumber of people hav. the
ma nOW peace is an assured
that n" hoys will he HON" i'm
rh-l' This is a mistake. The
ttaE-u' announces frs, that the
;raa forces will br needed in
b. 'ur II long time. probably Il
ala ii half or two years, to give
much needed help lii rehabilitat-
Ii" devastated country and
fMg ,Ir allies in other ways
r. bach to Il normal footing. And
,eAln. when decentralization of
,wn and IL half million men in
BE- higgins. il they are turned
h all at once the country will be
R.p"I and "A labor surplus would
kuhi-ilv result. The Govern
fw WORKING out plans. based up
|,h' principle, of sending home a
r %" men from each community
america at Il time. and keeping
w until III" great army is alb
frd into the country'S civil life.
|al. say, it is believed. most of
|bad air.r-cfftcts can be avoided
p h"' rrobOhln thar nearly all of
|eNir'iitlonarv force will be need
+ France. hence il is likely that
E@1lr'r- To remain and help III
(i''tU'iluu will be asked for
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-11-15
SW EE.TS or

TN" Chocolate soldier" Aas n
term rather of derision. but the sol.
di'rS chocolate is Il military nccrs.
sity. II satisfies the soldiers swo.,
tooth and at the came time gives him
something to fight on when wh.,
meats cannot b. furnished in the
hcat % fhattl". For one month th,
'. VI. {. \. with the American Exp.
dictionary Forces ordered li.oou uuu
""'N =" 'h"'"!at'. 2.'"" ono pack
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-11-15
CENTS DESTROYS YOUR
DA\Di;UF'F' AND STOPS
FALLING HAIR
" i"hi Hair. Make il Thick,
Way and rBautifuI-
Try This

'4" .itl", %colorless and scrag-
DH'' mni" evidence of a neg
WY N.ir. Of dandruff that aw-
I"Qrf
'"'' Is nothing 40 destructive to
"''' 49, iandruff. II rObs ths
w ~ lnstre. its strength. and
wy %, eventually producing a
and itching of the scalp
not remediel causes the
;. '"'- F." shrink. loosen and die
'A' hair falls out fast, 4 lit
go" IN" tonight now any
= surely save your hair.
an bottle Of knowlton''
n ."m any drug store or
'r, and after the first
'"ur hair will take on
"" and luxuriance that
. ~ II will become wavy
ta have the appearance
". an incomparablr
ShNnoss: hut what will
Ia. st.
.",' will be- after Just a
Re-.
use, when you will ac-
lot Of fine. doSny hair
N. growing all over the
. (advl
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-11-15
IAHDN.t LAD GETS
DECORATION FOR HEiROISN

|t'r1ral Will, Green. Co. Is. of
ltfantry. mas been award
"a" distinguished >%crvic" cross
''Nrt"riinary heroism in action
Nu.''t. France. september II,
''tlu. 10 announcement made by
War department. Young Green,
b. '.'hrr. i. u. Green. lives at
'"ns OKLA. was in an outpost
NL' u which some some Officers
Z h"'!ln" Il conference. \ Ger
patrol sncak"d across a foot,
"" "a. up to the very door Oi
0'go'' threw II grenade inside
me- tnrncd and ran. Without
'h''itht Of personal danger. Cor
u '''"r. in order to say" the of
'> '."tl injury. lcap"d and stood
!" 70 made. stamped the fus" out
'@' scattering missile before il Eek
''| then shot two of III" re-
suhs 'a"iny patrol.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-11-15
T,rt\rS NAY
" ~ EI.OlGHT TO TRIAL


.rj ~,ltirralmd May Not he
Yp",u, ~ Give Asylum
ia i'u2itivc>.
nt bringing viii
and his arch-con-
,%,-surics before Il
answer for high
~. laws of Nations
- discussed at the
WASHINGTON this
ia international law
, official comment
Hu,nt source. nor
=. .u talked informally
t,,i s,"riiOns as to
,ur'~ lack Of iminun-
liti "Ntraditiun from
.... ought within the
.eHum ot Holland has
E.. 81 most difficult and
'Vaiijn by the arriv-
".'"d guests, who arr,
ItihN Wehh"'fS oi IN
tail.
k,t- nl 'htS' men are b
~ ils'r prepared by
s-- French Governments
ana S"IuitrS guilty
l. 80 rHi'S W 'lNlilI"d
'!l'a'lnhN concerning
ware on merchant
L hospital N"s els. bonn
HhI"F'lii'd S"ar"r's
- prisoners at war.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-11-15

ages ot gum, and 5000. OOn packar
rs ol biscuits. For the chocolate and
Y biscuits were needed l.1Su tuns
OF sugar and iIn tons OF flour. suf-
il'ithi L. fill IN French fr.irh,
ears.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-11-15
drove's TasteIess chill Tonic

destroys the malarial germs which are Transmitted
70 1.-THE blood by the Malaria MOSQUITO. Price, s..