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The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
CLAIM THAT THEY CANNOT
 DIP CATTLE AND MAKE CROPS
Nunley, Ark, May 1S, 1918. q Editor of The Star:

Nunley, Ark, May Is, l9lo. To the Editor of The Star:
 Dear Sir:-Permit us, as subserib- CTS to The Star to have a few words to say in regard to dipping cattle, as there is some disturbance in this community about compulsory dipping. Now, MT. Editor, we are in favor of getting rid of the ticks, but there are people in this community who cannot dip their cattle every two weeks and at the same time make crops, as it takes some men six days to get their cattle out of the noun tains. D. T. Hawkins lost five days and did not get near all of his cattle; N. M. Thomas lost 4 days and did not get even one of his; Doss Thomas, our dipping master, did not dip his. This is only few of those who could not dip their cattle.
 Now, Mir. Editor, we have done as the government has advised US planted larger crops and are working them better than ever before. We are doing this with less hired labor than ever before. Now we think this dip- ping ought to put off until we win this war; for we say that the people who have cattle in the free range cannot dip them every two weeks and at the same time make full crop. We have shown by our acts that we do not intentionally violate the tick erad- ication law, and we must obey the Food Administrator. We are going to need more food another year than ever before to win this war, and Ar kansas and especially Polk county must feed herself, and for Gods sake let us farmers make it for you.
 Now, Mir. Editor, we have gone down in our pockets and built two vats at Nunley. showing that we would carry ou the dipping if we could, but the jority cannot carry it out and at the same time make a crop. As we cannot get hired help we have it all to do ourselves.
 As we understand Dr. Getz is go- ing to have us tried and punished for not doing something that the people can not do. We thank God that we will not be tried before Dr. Getz. It will be before a court that is not in terested and not working for wages. We think the best thing we can do is to work our crops regardless of anything that is facing this country. dipping cattle and if we are fined pay our fines and work our crops, as we can see the need of food worse than anything that is facing this country.
 Yours for truth,
 J. F. Smith
 J. A. Wilhite
 L. O. Cooper
 and others.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
W. E. CLINTON'S CAMPAICN

tempts to find out. I am leav;nn n. to them and to you. have ms known either of them to make fsls statements and I know it would ''se unfair and an injustice for ma v make such an investigation AZ " again, in the beginning of this raa .'u' l asserted that l would not connso. myself in any way with a ring and have never heard of my opponents .. cusing me of such. So feel tbot '. is my duty to be as fair to then, ~ " they have been courteous and met = me
 live in the southern part of +h. county where there are no banks o~s l am relying solely on the supnort M os the splendid men and women who ho lieve in clean politics and good oov ernment.
 have been suffering from a yerv severe case of vaccination and if bas been impossible for me to visit all of the precincts of the county and am writing this letter to emphasize tha fact that my race is being conducted with all the fairness that I promised in my first letter to you. I hope to meet every man and woman person. ally before the close of the campaign and my failure to do so will only be for the lack of time.
 Yours sincerely, i ts3 W. E. CLINTON
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
HUNGER AND GLORY

i Little Gretchen is complaining. In her humble German home. She has serched the house for victual' With her mothers fine-tooth comb She has seven little sisters.
 Counting ali from last to first. And they all are wailing loudly For a chunk of wienerwurst. Hush your racket" says their grand.
 sire.
 Facing them with frowning brow: What if Hindenburg should hear you
 While you kick up such row? Donnerweteri what is hunger.
 When our Kaiser takes the field. With his double-headed eagle
 Newly graven on his shield ? "Who shall speak of children's tum-
 mics
 When the Kronpriz leads his hosts !? When he has gewhipped the British
 We shall have our stews and roasts' When we see the bring returning
 With his captives at the rear. We shall have our kraut and pretzels
 And our steins of foaming beer. Look ahead. we hollow children:
 Wait I bid ye for the day. When the Kaiser and the Kronprlnz i. Bring their eaptives from the fray. " But the maudlin little maidens
 Into tears absurdly burst: Children never care for language.
 When they yearn for liverwurst: Little Gretchen and her sisters. Weary of the glory spiel, They would gladly swap some glory
 For satisfying meal From the New York Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Nv Fellow Citizens off Pol

My Fellow Clrlzens or FOLK county.
 In my race for Sheriff I have en- deavored to touch on important mat ters of interest to you, and to make unmistakably clear my position. 1 began this campaign on most sub- lime plane of manhood-that of jus tice to all and malice toward none. 1 have tried to so conduct this campaign that you know my theories of govern ment as regards this office and my real sentiment and feeling touching every class and condition of our eiti- zenship; that every man in every walk of life may come to know me and to know what to expect my course to be- if, in your good judgment, should be entrusted with this office.
 Thus far my campaign has been clear of accusations and maligning of my opponents. Thus far have never heard a word of accusation from eith- CT of them against me. However, 1 have heard that Mr. Looney charges Mir. Thornton with being support ed by a ring backed by the Cox broth CTS and the Farmers and Merchants Bank. On the other hand, I under stand that Mir. Thornton asserts that MT. Looney is supported by the Plant CTS State Bank and Bratcher brothers.
 Now, gentlemen, this is their fight. As to the falsity or truthfulness of these assertions l have made no at
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Roasting of It's Crimesl !

From The Fort Smith Times Record
 Germany is reduced to the ignominy of boasting of it's shameless barbari- ties practiced upon it's victims, Bel gium and France, in order to dis courage neutrals from joining the ranks of it's enemies. That cam paign of this character has been car ried on in Spain as shown by state department records, indicates the fear in Germany that other European na- tions, weary If the hard fate of the neutral at German hands. will join Che allies 70 bring Co an end the intoler- able situation
 so the fru ian bully goes a5ou. saying See hat have done 1c olhers look that don't do the same to youl"
 The appeal is made particularly strong to the Spanish imagination by fecountiflE in detail the vengeance wrecked and destruction wrought on church property and church institu- tions in retaliation for fancied or manufactured grievances, for the req son that, in Spain, the veneration fo1 the church goes to extreme limits.
 For utterly shameless bullying the Prussian beats the world and, for tha. shameless bullying, the world will beat the Prussian until he cries foi that mercy he has denied to others.
 It's got to be done.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
NM Ku KILN KLAN.

Down in Alabama there is new or, ganization taking the name of the Kt Klux Kian. which declares it's purpose to be to see that every able-bodieC man shall, in this time of stress, dc some useful work. The old-time uni forms, trappings and insignia of the Alabama Klan are said to follow the lines of the old
 Their avowed purposes, while not exactly the same, are so closely allied to be almost as one.
 In the old day the Ku Klux Klan set about to rid the South of the evil doer, dealing mostly with vicious ne- groes.
 The modern idea seems to be to deal with idlers--the signposts in most all cases of evildoing.
 This tendency of the idle to drift to evildoing is as old as man, and is thing with which all the clements of civilization must contest so long us it lasts
 likeness always is wrong, in that it means that the idler--the non-pro- ducer--is leech, drain, burden on the worker. This is unfair and should not be permitted at any time. 
 But just now the best effort of every worker is needed, and this need is being more and more urged upon us.
 It is not strange, then, that people should seek a remedy Our farmers complain that they are asked to labor and strain to produce food for those who will not help-who refuse to do their part. In our cities there are men who are constantly and persist ently idle. and these are usually both a burden and a menace.
 The old Ku Klux Klan started out to be-and was-a terror to evildoers.
 The new Ku Klux Klan, as appear ing in Alabama, is proposing to be terror to the idle-both the just lazy and the vicious class.
 It is work that is worthy and needs to be done and done thoroughly and we'll But unless carefully han dled the Klan plan is not without it's dangers
 The old Ku Kux Klan in later days either ran wild, or lost it's early pur- pose thru falling into irresponsible hands, and had many serious crimes laid at it's door
 That is danger that may confront any such organization, It takes cool heads and strong ones to keep clear of overstepping the bounds of justice and right.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
KIT Buerge Writes of Missouri.
Jasner. Mo.. May l1. 101e.

Jasper, MO, Rlay II, lo1o. The Mena Weekly Star, Mena, Ark
 Dear Editor:-Please find enclosed S1.50 and excuse my tardy renewal to The Star, it was purely negligence on my part that I missed The Star last week.
 We had a dry winter but enough moisture for proper cultivation in the spring, and after corn planting we had such heavy rains that much had to be planted over. The wheat is just beginning to head and we new CT had better prospect for good crop of wheat, the heavy snows of last winter protected much from heavy frosts.
 Shortage of labor is sending harv- est wages soaring, altho the standard harvest wages are $3, the farmers are now offering $5 for good shockers. On account of the labor shortage, and many others who live in town are go- ing to the harvest fields.
 am now making truck out of the old Tomlinson 1911 Model Ford, which bought from Peter McWilliam, and when shock threshing takes place l expect to haul wheat to the elevator for the farmers on account of the labor and team shortage
 Some time ago the elevators were paying $1.75 to $1s0 for white corn, but now it is down to $1.50 for white and $1.45 for mixed corn. Wheat, of course, is the standard price. Fruit will be scare here this summer and no peaches at all Yours truly,
 Ali Buerpe.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
RECOMMENDS RECIPE FOR
 MOLASSES CORN CAKE

Fayetteville, May 13.-"Corn meal alone or when combined with other Hours such as rye, potato, rice, oat- meal and barley, may be substituted entirely for wheat flour in hot or quick breads,7 says Miss Ruth Speerstra, acting head of the Department of Home Economies, University of Ar kansas. Corn meal alone can not be used wholly for wheat in raised or yeast bread because of the lack of gluten, which gives the wheat breads their desired elasticity and porosity." l"
 Miss Speerstra recommends the following recipe for molasses corn cake: Nsr
 2 Cups corn meal.
 1s Cup molasses.
 1s Cup sugar.
 Teaspoons butter.
 1 teaspoon salt.
 1 Cup sour milk.
 IF Cups sweet milk.
 1 Cup rye four
 IF Teaspoons soda.
 1 Egg.
 Mix first seven ingredients in double boiler and cook for about 25 minutes after it becomes hot. When cooked add rye and soda thoroughly sifted together and egg well beaten Bake in a shallow tin.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
] RRGRETTABLE AFFAIR.

After thoroughly business-like
 and equitable plan had been formulat-
 ed by which Polk county could with a great saving of effort. meet the calls that are inevitable for war activities, such as the Red Cross, the Y. NJ. C. A., etc, it is a matter of deep regret that 1t is necessary to give it up at the last minute.
 But such is the case, as will be seen by an announcement in this issue by Mir. R. Golf. This means that for each such effort, for each fund we are called upon to supply, special effort or drive must be made, calling for a maximum of sacrifice of time and strength on the part of the few who have such work in charge.
 Having been thru the first Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. drives. Mir Golf called together number of Mena's leading business men and laid before them a plan, similar to some being successfully used elsewhere, by which all the various calls could be met with one united effort, making unnecessary the sacrifices and losses that could not be avoided in the old way.
 This plan was fully analysed and received the unqualified approval of those called into conference. More than that, another county, learning of it, proposed to adopt it. Further more, many people, from all over the county and from outside the county, demonstrated their approval by volun- teering to take their places in the ranks of the contributors.
 Before noon today. Tuesday, May 14, the drawing had been completed that designated those persons who would have been in Class and Class 2. In the latter class. the individuals of which were to be asked for S5 to meet the immediate demands, there were nearly 2,000 names, and there is but little doubt but these within two weeks would have supplied the funds to meet the Red Cross call of May 20.
 But the powers that be" ruled oth- erwise, and regulation Red Cross drive will start in few days-and, as it is stated that Polk county is to be asked for S8,500, as compared with $5,000 the last time, it promises to be a tremendous effort, particularly fol- lowing, as it does so closely on the heels of the Third Liberty Loan And, | if signs fail not, this will be but the forernner of Y. M. c. A. drive. and, a little later, Fourth Liberty loan.
 The Star regrets the lost effort, and the energy that it seems must be wasted in giving up the plan worked out almost to the last detail, but in this it is not our part to quibbIe over ways and means, but to go in and do that which we are told to do as best we can
 All aboard for the Second Red Cross drivel
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Cause for Pride.

From the European Edition of the New York Herald.
 Mrs. Pinker stared at Mrs. Murphy You're locking quite festive today. 'Ad fortune left yep
 "No, Mrs. Pinker But me son, Pat comes out today and Pm bublin' over wid pride av him"
 Thought the judge gave him seven years ?"
 "Yez, but bedad he's bin such a good lad they've lit him off two av thim"
 Mrs. Pinker gasped
 Faith, we've cause to be proud av lad like that"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

ington, of Garfield, of of Woodrow Wilson than to have been chairman of every political convention slnee the war, or president of Society's 400 Tor life time.
 "The boy who has been property mothered will seldom, if ever, feel the pressure of civil law The fewer real homes we have the more prisons we need; the fewer mothers the more policemen.
 "When a boy has to sing, Oh, where is my careless mother today" that mother will sing, 'Oh, where IS my wandering boy tonight ?"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Worse Than Ever

Smith turned up at the club a short time after his marriage. He had such desperate look that his friends asked what was the matter.
 I'm biue," he answered, "I'm just blue. got married last month and I've discovered that my wife can't sing"
 But, they laughed, you shouldn't let that trouble you. Why, you are to DC congratulated"
 No, I'm not, either" said Smith bitterly. You see, she thinks she can"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Better read the new regulations gov erning meat and sugar. They may shock you somewhat, but not half so bad as would the fate that befalls those people under the regulation of the Huns.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Selling Nothine.

From the Shreveport Journal
 Necessity is the mother of inven- tion, and since there never was more vital necessity than financial support of the Red Cross it has given rein to creative genius.
 For instance
 Quite recently at Takohoma, Neb., Red Cross enthusiasts auctioned off moonbeams and got $200 for them. Put on the block, a farmers luxuriant whiskers brought $500. Toward the close of the auction" the "Star Spangled Banner" was played and $1,000 was added to the Red Cross as a result of it.
 At Oakland, Neb., the honk of a flock of wild geese produced $2,000 for Red Cross work. An Omaha packing house turns over all its commissions on hogs into the Red Cross fund. At a Denver, Colo, Red Cross function a hole in the sea is said to have brought several hundred dollars, tho Denver is a thousand miles from the foam and majority of its citizens have never seen a white-eap.
 The idea of course is a bit camou- lagic, if there happens to be such an expression as that. It is delicate and effective way the westerners have of putting "come across" suggestions up to sympathetic Americans. Instead of asking them outright to produce they offer to sell them something intangi- ble or non-existent And the patriots fall for it like children at candy pulling.
 It is a novel idea and other sections of the country might adopt it with profit.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
WHITE cHEERFUL LETTERs.

Write cheerful letters to the boys in camp or at the front Tell them about the things at home they would like to hear Cut out the sob-stuff.
 Cheer them up, even if it breaks your heart to do it. A dutiful son cannot be content if he knows you are unhappy.
 Pessimistic letters from home cause more assertions than any eth er safise
 Therefore, don't write them.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Over in Muskogee a bunch of dis loyal rioters were treated to an hours bath from the fire hose. and it is un- necessary to say their heated spirits as well as their bodies were cooled. Good stunt at the right time.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For COngres,

For Congress. the Star is authorized to announce
 OTIS WlNGO # DeQueen as a candidate for Con. yress from the Fourth Congressional listrict, subject to the action of the Jemocratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Biliousness is disorder involving the stomach, liver and bowels. It opens the door for disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is the right remedy. It drives out bile and impurities and makes you feel bright, vigorous and cheerful Jackson Drug & Furniture Go, and Gunnels Drug Store, special agents. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Tor PrOsecutinu Attornev

The Star is authorized to announce
 A. D. DU LANEY $ candidate for reelection lsec- nd term) as Prosecuting Attorney f the Ninth Judicial Circuit, sub ect to the action of the Democratic irimarY.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Mrs. E. E. Holt has received a lengthy letter from Dr. Holt, who ar rived at Camp Jackson, s. C., after a
 trip that took four days. The doctor says that he is very busy studying camp rules and regulations, and that on Monday of this week he was given command of battalion of 24 officers.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
The Right Kind.

From the Boston Transcripe.
 ssCut out the joking in the ranks, ? cried the sergeant.
 But they are rank jokes, sir" was the culprit's comeback.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
The luInIps That Does Not Affect tho ll.sa

Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAxA- TIVE PROMO QuININE is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness moi ringing in head Remember the full name aud
 look fo< ne signature Of E. ". GROVE. 3oc.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
A torpid liver is a heavv handicap

1E TVT FIU I'M I7 1F IIV10Fy II1-TIIllVtFP Y to working man. It robs him of strength, energy and mental alertness. To remove the burden the proper rem edy is Prickly Ash Bitters. It is a fine liver. stomach and bowel medi- cine. Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.,, and Gunnels Drug Store, special ag- ents. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

It is aptly suggested that the United States cancel the money debt owed it by France. 4 good move. The United States. and the world.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED DON'T MATTER IF BROKEN. Ne

pay up to 15 dollars per set. Also cash for Old Gold, Silver and broken Jewelry. Check sent by return mai. Goods held 10 days for sender's ap- proval of our offer. Mazer's Tooth Speciality, Dept. A, FOOT s. 9th St
 Philadelphia, Pa. Adv. 19-6t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
THE WEARING DOWN PROCESS
Little drops of water.
 Little grains of sand. Mats1 ft,z ,..tf-I.s.~ .-1r..
AIdke LFle mlKntV Ocean
 And the pIeasant land

Afld the bicaSsnl ldtlu-
 Nicaragua is the twentieth nation to declare war on Germany There are yet a few little nations that have not joined in this war on Prussianism, hut they will be along soon. Tn the meantime the wearing process goes irresistibly on.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

will long owe France debt that can not be paid with money. The same is true of little Belgium.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Tick Eradication by dipping cattle is declared to be a war measure, and in the district where systematic work is being done, as in Polk county, it is expected that the names of all failing to dip or opposing the work, win be reported to the proper government au- thorities. This is the time, in Polk conty. to dip the ticks.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

For SaIe--Complete grist mill, nearly
 new, in good condition: has hp gasoline engine. 20-in. Williams mill. John Bowmer. Cove, Ark. Adv. 1S-2
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Lost--Dark brown heifer, with white
 spots; coming 3-years old; small Nj on left hip, may be pretty dim. S10 reward for return Ito John Myatt, Route 2, Mena. Adv. 17tf
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

We have hearda lot about the ac- tiyities of the German sumbarines, of how many merchant ships, fishing boats als thsy have sunk, and would
 have been excused fer believing the Gernan had n tas gaoa at ware doing eahne lha statement British submarines have successfully attacked Hun warships Make a
 uota of that word warships.n plcase.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
For Circuit Judge.

The Star is authorized to announce
 W. c. RODGERS Jf Nashville as a candidate for Judge 1f the Ninth Judicial Circuit, subject % the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
 The Star is authorized to announce
 JAMES S. STEEL a candidate for Circuit Judge of le Ninth Judicial circuit, subject the action of the Democratic pri- nary
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
The Star is authorized to armour
For Representative.
The Star IS authorized to announce
 J. B WILLIAMS

me star IS autn0FlZed to announce
 J. B. WILLIAMS Hatfield as a candidatef or Rep- sentative, subject to the action of 'e Democratic primary. The Star is authorized to announce w. B. (BARNEY) THOMAS a candidate for Representative of 9lk county, subject to the action of ae Democratic primary.
 For County Judge. The Star is authorized to announce
 A. k. WEAR candidate for reelection to the .flce Of County and Probate Judge, oject to the action of the Demo- atic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce
 H. w. FINGER a candidate for the office of Cnnty and Probate Judge of Polk aanty, subject to the action of the ) mocratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
TO Cure a Cold in uns Day.

Take LAxATTvIt PROMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache and works of the Cold. Druggists refund money fl # fails 10 cure. Y. W. GROVES siC-afufe osl each box. soc.
 
 Full blood Barred Rock baby chicks, 15c each. M. J. Greiner. Phone 46. Adv. 11S-st 20tf.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
For Sheriff.

For Sheriff. The Star is authorized to announce
 J.. A. THORNTON candidate for Sheriff of Polk nty subject to the action of the nocratic primary. The Star is authorized to announce
 w. E. CLINTON 3rannis as a candidate for Sher of Polk county, subject to tho ion of the Democratic primary Star is authorized t0 announce
 ] M LUONEA
 0ard Camp as candidate for office of sherig and eX-olicia et0r Of Polk County, subject to action of the Democratic pri- ry
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Dr. Holt at Camp Jackson.

County Supervisor in Tick EradIc. tion.