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The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21


 When Germany and the Bolshe- wiki had destroyed the Russian powers of resistance, invasion of the hapless notion began and, driven to despair one peace treaty after an other has been signed, each one granting every demand of the in vaders. And the more treaties, the more the invaders push forward. The fate of Russia certainly looks dark, and is warning to any other country where the government falls into the hands of an irresponsible rabble.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior I'm
 Land Office at Camden Ai''
 sas, March i5, 1918. .,
 Notice is hereby given t,ls'
 JOHN R. PARMELi, .ho q of yanderyoort, Arkansas; wnsI wsnssIsjll October i3, 1914, made 3 hol'oFr she FrI Entry Serial No. 0658O, TOT ss' c Rs SWA SWA, Section 6, T. SSooiior 9 cf w, and the SEA SEA, osvj" W 30 Township 5 S., Range Sl So,.a noIil Principal Meridian, has llIeII Thrs of intention to make fllis f,u, ia tbl Year Proof, to establish clsis,n lasore Ik land above described, ee,pt eranniv ! Circuit Clerk of Polk ot9p 1qpdas das ] Mena, Arkansas. on the z4'n - April. 1918. ...osses.
 Claimant names as Crsf Garland A. Sanders, Nj: II r rot Ysss !. fill, Thomas E. Manning, a1T M1oT BG. dervoort, Arkansas; ano " rett of Hatton, Arkansas, D .s,sisr,
 R. D. Newton <, glsais Adv. First Pub. March zi' Last Pub. April is, l9is'
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

resident of the State, County or township, the required time by May 2S, but will have been such resident, the time required under the law by November Election, can he or she vote in the primary May 282
 A. No.
 il Can an elector cast his bal- lot without being present at his home precinct on the day of elec- tion2
 4. Yes. Travelling men, students md certain other persons are all
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

day comes the growing of stock will go forward in leaps and bounds and as this is the one safe founda- tion for any country, Polk county will come into it own.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

All over Arkansas, and in towns much smaller than Mena, there are good strong Home Guard companies. Adjutant General Lloyd England keeps urging that Mena get in line. Who is going to lead off in the or ganization?
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

The real fight on cattle ticks will start in Polk county on May i. and there will be no stacking up until the work is complete and the quar- antine against our stock has been snaeially removed. When this glad
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
CLOTHING

We have just received the Lamb & Co, Tailoring samples. They are one of the largest houses in the U. & A. Let us order that Suit or Trousers sf
 One lot of mems Dress Shirts, Eln this sale ... .. q. .- .-..............J JUU
 One lot mems Arrow Brand Linen i'm Collars, this sale. each .IUG
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

by me and lien will be re.sl.s ash,. on said lands to secure the pui''~ price.
 March 20, 1918. r..,o,
 W. Prickett, Cura'Oi' Adv. First Pub. March 2i, isi0' Last Pub. April {, 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

Mena takes a step forward when it requires owners of poultry to take care of their property instead of forcing everybody else to spend money to prevent depredations.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

lowed to do this under certain re- strictions, one of which is that the ballot shall be made out at some voting precinct in the state and filed with the Judges of that precinct. See Absent Voters Law, Act i75, Acts of 1917, approved March 6, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
DELAWARE RATIFIED IT
Federal Prohibition Amendmenl
 Passed Senate, f3 to 3.

Dover, Del, March i8.-The Della ware senate ratified late today the federal prohibition constitutional amendment by vote of i3 to 3. It passed the house last week.
 Delaware is the ninth state to ra- fly the amendment.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

Tn Germany all property owned by Americans is being conilscated. My, what one-sided swap it will be if the United States should return the compliment in kindl
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

Next week is the official Cleanup Week in Mena, and some folks al- ready are proposing to get ahead Of the game and do it now.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For Prosecuting Attornex
he Star IS authorized to annl

The Star is authorized to announce
 A. D. DU LANEY as candidate fer re- election tsee- ond term as Prosecuting Attorney of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, sub- ject to the action of the Democratic primary
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

Complete Kodak and Photo Supplies can be had at Hiltebrand's Studio. All mail orders promptly filled.
 adv.-i2-9t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

The Star is authorized to announce
 ]. Nj. LO0NEY of Board Camp as candidate for the office of Sheriff and ex-otflcio Collector of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For Assessor.
The Star is authorized to anno,

The Star IS authorized t0 announce
 ]. A. HUGHES as candidate for reelection (sec- ond term to the office of assessor of Polk county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For sher;R.

The Star is authorized to announce
 J. A. THORNTON as candidate for Sheriff of Polk rounty. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For Snnerintentient

The Star is authorized to announce
 TOM J. WILBANKS of Grannis as a candidate for Super in;endent of Schools for Polk Coun- ty. subject to the action of the Dem- ocratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

The Star is authorized to announce
 W. B. (BARNEY) THOMAS as candidate for Representative of Peik county, subject to the action of khe Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For Cotton Weiaher.

The Star is authorized to announce
 ALBERT ROBERTSON as candidate for Cotton Weigher, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
GENTS FURNISHINGS
HATS

Mems and boys Hatsl We have found it necessary to slash the prices Come and fss Fsit 'hs% Rats tb. 'ssSee s"Ie oaIs iPs S2OO
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For Representative.

The Star is authorized to announce
 J. B. WILLIAMS of Hatfield as a candidatef or Rep resentaiive. subject to the action of ahe Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

That German peace dove turned out to be 6 crow.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

The Star is authorized to announce
 c. L. (DOCl BAKER as candidate for Treasurer of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
SHOES

One lot ladies Grey or Tan Russia Calf, lace or button oxfords. welt sole. Today the shoe is worth $5 in the wholesale mar ket; has been regular ss5O and c1Ef 44, rms sale ....... VGh0V
 One lot ladies Grey Kid Pumps, dressy he heel; so' all lI:i sizes; regular value S90fl
 One lot childrens one-strap Red Slip pers, sizes to 2, price up to $220; CT lE this sale, only ....-............. .WIIlU
 One lot Childrens Black Lace Kid Slip pers, sizes to 1O1, worth SIPS; cEn special this sale. ..................... UJU
 One lot of Mems Patent Leather, button or butcher. Howard & Foster or Walk Over Dress Shoes Regular $6 value, C1 Efl this sale only ............WJ WJIJU
 One lot Mems Dress Shoes in eunmetal, button or butcher, regular s350 @e Eff value, this sale only WZIJU
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For County Judge.

lHt DtHT Is duIHUFLbu 10 aNnOUHCb
 A. K. WEAR as candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Judge, subject to the action of the Demo scratie primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
OIL CLOTH

One lot fancy Oil Cloth, this sale, 1flo the yard ............... .... 4ZUU
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
The Star is authorized to announce

as candidate for the office of County and Probate Judge of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

of Grannis as candidate for Sher- if of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

The Star is authorized to announce
 FRED J. SMITH as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk County, sub Feet to the action of the Democrat sc primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For County and ProbaLe Clerk.

TUT NOUtIty HHU PFODHIt UIeFk. The Star is authorized to announce
 WILL ALEXANDER as candidate for the office of County and Probate Clerk of Polk County (second term, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fnr Circnil Indne.

The Star is authorized to announce
 JAMES s. STEEL ns candidate for Circuit Judge of the Ninth Judicial circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For Treas,,rer.

The Star is authorized to announce
 W. P. MOUNT
 as candidate for the office of Treas urer of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
For Circuit Clerk.

The Star is authorized to announce
 " L PARKER as candidate for reelection (second term) to the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21

The Star is authorized to announce
 w K CLINTON
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
DRY GOODS

One lot white or colored Voile, worth in the market today 15c per yard We will sell this for the small sum of, lflo the yard ................. ..... tUu
 One lot book fold Percale dark and light patterns worth in any store l11o l5c yard, this sale. IZ2U
 One lot of Silk Ginghams, beautiful as- sortment of plaids, regular Soc 0Eo Tissues, this sale only .....,....... JJU
 One lot Table Damask, white or red. regular Soc value, this sale 1Eo only ................ OJG
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
LOOK FOR THE SIGN l!
Herewith We Give Few Prices That Indicate Va
 to Be Had in the New Store

One lot Mems Walk Over Russia Tan Calf, button or lace, regular S e1 m value; special, this sale, only. 1JsUU
 One lot Mems Howard Foster Tan Dress Oxfords button or lace, % En
 regular $550 value special ... 0JsJU
 One lot Mems Howard & Foster Russia Cosmo Shoes, an excellent wearing Dress Shoe in good style, regular $6 cE m value for this sale only .... 04IUU
 One lot Mems Chamoise Scout Shoes. specially adapted for every day wear, strong and durable, special this sale, on m
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-21
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1918

throw open the doors for business.
 The people of Mena and Polk County tory will find in this store an active comp trade, and this competition will be based o values for the money and the most co Read through the pages of this little circ offerings, and accept our earnest invitation Store whether you buy or not.
 MT. w. J. Brinton, thoroughly versed Dry Goods, has been secured by MT. Holt that branch of the business
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
GERMAN FORCES
DECLINE BATTLE,
Calls on Shipbuilders to Explain
Why Output for March Fell Short

io1,O1S tons had been made on the
promises or shipbuiIdcrs. who de-
iircrcd only IG6.1OO tons.
In discussing the telegram, the
chairman snid II was his intention
{" lind out exactly where the fault
lay.
"Perhnps It mny lie with rem
rcscntati'cs of the Meet corpora-
tfon. who arc cooperating with
the builders" he snid "If 80, ,,e
want to know e. md promiSe TO
correct IL. II there II any Shurtnse
OF material. VIC want TO know II, 50
VIC cEn take II up with tho war
industries bonrd md prevent sc
happening nGnin. VIC wnnt the
manage cmcnts TO examine carefully
I" eliminate any incmcicncy or lost
motion.
"Ercry man engaged I'm building
ships ought 10 keep in mind all
tho time Tint he IL working TO back
up the boys over there and that it
- up TO the shIpbuildcr md shin
worker tn feed those boys, who nre
giving their all in this wnr. II uc
NIL could get That idcn, there would
be n" loss of production at nny
time"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
STRIKERS AT NAVAL BASE
ORDERED BACK TO WORK
Mess Government Act. on Claims
Within Two Week, Men Declare
They viii Quit
fBy Associated Press.


NORFOLK. VA, April 2-FolloT
an executive meeting that lasted unit!
nearly midnight. leaders OF the strik
ing carpenters at the government
bases OF the Hampton Roads district
and the navyyard announced that the
men had been ordered to return to
work AZ once, pending the rendering
OF decision by the Army and Navy
Departments on their demands for an
increase in the hourly pay OF the vari-
Gus crafts.
IN statement issued 10 ncvspapcr.
men. the leaders declared tha, the
carpenters and ioincrs had voted 20
return TO work, but with the distinc,
understanding that there must be a
decision on their demands within two
weeks from Thursday, April 4. II was
also announced that the men would
again be called out in case OF failure
on the part OF tho governments 10 pass
upon their demands for increases in
pay within that time. The meeting
was said TO have been stormy.
Tho action OF the carncnt.rs To-
nlEht following tho announcement:
this afternoon that members Ct the
vAEcL uIlOU5- lnEO!NcG In the WalkOut
had been ordered TO return TO work
pending action on their demands OF
nc Federal departments involved. The
basis OF settlement. it now dcveicps.
WAS laid down by Major II. r. Gitcicll
who told the union leaders that neither
The Navy nor War Departments would
consider or pass upon their claims
Tor an incrcase in wages so long as
the strike was in effect. Other Graf,
leaders involved Immediately agreed TO
the G!ichell proposal. and it was
through their efforts that the carpen-
ters were brought into line at to-
nights meeting.
Government officials arc conhden,
that tho action Of the carpenters will
end all labor difficulties at the several
war and naval bases.
over 900 barge masters and mates n
hampton Roads pcrts to-day went on
strike 10 enforce a recent demand
Tor an increase in pay from SO to $50
The present scale, to $50 per month.
Considerable over onc-hali Of tho
harges were idle throughout the day.
hampcrins shipping where barSins
operations are necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
Winners in Yesterday S
Council Primary

Clay wnrd-Board of Aldermen: {:
Lawrence Paul. Common Council:
Clarence 4. Scnton, r.. Grny Had
don. Jncob Uminuf, Edgar IL. Eng
Iisl, and IL. Lee Peters.
Jefferson wrrd-Donrd OF Alder
mcnt II. Wnvcrly Melton. Commo O n
COunciI: Jefferson 4. Powers, John
II. deter. William l.. Sullivan, Nor
gan u. Mills and John II. Grimes.
Lee Ward-IIoard OF Aldermen:
william, Stewart White and Marx
Gunst. Common Council; Fred H..
Powell. Edward y. Rose, Jr.. W. w.
Butler. l.. Lee Rodcn and Claude L..
BatItins.
Madison Wnrd-Board of Alder
men: Joseph &. NunnaiIy and w.
w. Workman. Common Council;
Carter {. Jones', Harvey Il. Akin
son. Thomas u. Morton. John w.
Moore and Jesse A. Ladd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
rBy Associated p-s.s

by ASSOCIATED lEsSS.
WASHINGTON. April ..-Ameriran
shipbuildcrs were called upon to-
night TO explain why their OUTPUT
for March fell behind scheduie.
Chairman Hurley. OF the shipping
board, and General Manager Pic1,
OF the Emergency Fleet Corpora
tion, tc1cErnphcd tho mmnaEemcntx
Of all the yards In the United
States, saying they were "kccnIy
disappointed" In the tonnage de-
lircred.
MONEY, material and men hp,c
hccn suppIicd without .tint by the
nntion. The American pcupic want
ships, NOT cacuscs," the mcS.are
said.
Suggestions were requested, and
the officials said they wanted 4,
know IL the fault lay with the
Emergency Fleet Corporation. The
managers were asked if their force.
were doing full days work aud
il IL wns planned to run n night
shift.
"PIcnsc do not o,erc.tima,c," the
telegram urged. after asking for
the prospects during April. II wa.
said that the March estimate OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
GERMANY NOW BLOCKADING
PORTS TO HOLD VESSELS
Will Make Desperate Effort to Prevent
Contamination OF Any Agreement
With Allies.

WASH1NGTON. April c.-Gcrmany IS
b!cckad!nS Spain with submarines in
an effort TO prevent that country con
SummatnS any agreement with the
allies which would convert Spanish
shipping 10 their uses: In the same
way according 10 the admission OF
Hollands own representatives in Len
don. Germany prevented the consum-
nation of 4 voluntary agreement with
the Netherlands
official quarters to-day. They we're
vigorous action necessary for the
United States and England TO close
up- the long pending negotiations with
Holland for her idle tonnage.
Robert Otis Hayward. representative
or tho War Trade Board at the Lon
don conference with the Dutch, to-
day stated that in his presence the
chairman of the Dutch commission dc
ciarcd that German pressure prevented
Hollands carrying out the terms OF
the proposed agreement II was only
after this admissiC,. according to Mr.
lls syward. that the United states and
England notified Holland that they
would act 10 close tho agreement by
requisitionins tho ships within one
week. This time was extended To two
weeks on request from the Dutch
government.
1t is admitted that Gcrmany's action
IN ordering her submarines to turn
back or TO sink Spanish vessels bound
Tor the United States Will complicatc
the negotiations with Spain. II is
pointed out. however. that the only
cffcc; OF Gcrmany's action will be
hardship for Spain. Spanish industries
cannot get along without the cotton
and coal which the United States and
EnGla alone can supply
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
FOUR THOUSAND CAMP LEE
MEN MUST PAY INCOME TAX
One Private Pays on $4,000. While
Five and an Omccr Pny on
s:5,O8O Each.
Especial to The Tim es Dispatch.

Especial 10 The Tim mes- Dispatch
CAMP LEE, April moro than
5000 members OF the National Army.
cfhcers and enlisted men. now stationed
a. Camp Lee filed income tax reports
either through III. internal revenue
collectors Of their homa districts or
through the Bureau OF Wa. Risk In
SuTance at the camp. OF this number
the large percentage who will con-
'r'oute TO wage the war are enlisted
men. The largest Individual contribu-
Tor 10 the cause is West Virginia
private. member of the artillery bri-
Eade, whose report shows that last
,Sear. his net income was $4,000. On
TINS amount he will pay to the gov
ernmcnt tax of $4,000 There were
SIX men in tho division who earned
more than 10000 last year and all
save one is now serving his country
rs an enlisted man.
Tho smallest tax &c: be paid is on an
income Of l,loo, which nets the gov
rrnment - cents. The average income
oil those paying the tax was in cx-
cess Of Sl'0O for single men and
5000 for the married men. The law
affected every one alike. The COM
mandinS general paid his tax as we'll
as the private in the rear ranks. The
government will collect Approximately
$4,000 from the members OF This
command
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
MONU MENT FOR HERO
First Member OF PcrShinE Force.
Killed in Action in France 10
Bc IlonOrcd,

WASHTNGTON. April 2.-Thc first
member of the FcrshinE forces killed
in action in France is TO be honored bv
monument. the cornerstone of which
Will be laid April in opening the third
Liberty loan campaign and IN com
ncmoraiion OF the first anniversary OF
the American declaration of war.
Private James Gresham is the soldier
to be honorcd. and the monument is
to be in Evansville. Ind. his home
Leslie NJ. shaw. cX-Secretary Of the
Treasury. viii deliver the dedicatory
address. II was announced to-day at
the Treasury Departments
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
RATIFIES PROHIBITION
Masaarhusctt. Swing. Into Line With
states Supporting FedcrnI
Prohibition.
IBy Associated Press. /

BOSTON. APRIL 2.--Massachusetts
swung iuto line with the States sup
porting the Federal prohibition mcve-
mcnt when the Senate to-day ratified
the prohibition amendment by roll
call vote OF - TO l.. Similar indorsc-
men: was voted week ago BY the
House, I4J 10 81.
BY this action Massachusetts be-
comes the first of the Northeastern
States TO ratify the amendment and the
eleventh in the entire country. The
states that had previously ratified il
are M!ssissiDpi Virginia. Kentucky.
south Carolina. North Dakota, Mary
land. Montana. Texas. Delaware and
South Dakota. To carry the amend
ment. twenty-five other States must
vote in its favor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
PUT PATIENTS IN CELLAR
German A,iRtOrs Drop Bombs Near
Chateau Where Americans Care
for Wounded Men.

WITH TIE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 2.-German a!rplancs
day bombed a certain town not far
from Paris. where Elliot +. Shepard.
formerly oc New York. has converted
his magnificent old French chateau into
a home for convalcsccnt American avia-
tors and ambulance drivers.
An aerial torpedo dropped within
a few feet of the Shepard chateau
breaking windows. but doing no great
damage. When the first bombs began
to drop into the town. the patients
at the chateau were removed to the
cellar by Mrs. Shepard and Sisters
Mercedes and Loretta. two American
girls from Trenton. who are nurses
at the convalcscent home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
Reject PASHA PLEA
court Holds French Military Justice
incompetent when Crime Is Conn
mifted in Neutral Zone,
IRy Associated P-essl

Ry Associa ed Press
FARiS, APRIL 1.-The Court of Css-
sation to-day rejected the appeal OF
Eo.o Pasha from tho sentence of death
imposed by court-martial for treason.
The court also rejected the appeal
Of Darius Porchere. an accountant.
VINO was tried with Bolo Pasha and
sentenced So three years 'imprison-
ment.
me appeals were based on the arEu-
iheht that French military justice was
incompetent in the case of a French
man committing crime in a neutral
country. The appeals OF Bolo Pasha
anu Porchere were denied March IL
By the Court of Revision.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
GERMAN BIRTH HIS UNDOING
ono Republican Candidate Of Alien
Blood Carries Whole Ticket
Down to Defeat,

HARTFORD. CONN. April c.-The
cican-cut issue OF Amcrican!sm tri-
umphed here to-day when John 4.
ticason. Democrat. and member
or the staff of the Hartford Times.
won the contest for town and city
clerk by plurality OF a,3S2.
The defeated man was Henry +.
smith, who was born in Germany.
lie had been Republican office older
mere for more than twenty years.
Smith proved destructive weight
for the Republicans. those going
down TO defeat with him being Mayor
Frank y. iIaEcrty who lost TO Rich. .
ard j. Kinsclla. Democrat. by vote
., G.545 TO G.o90.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
LOYALTY VOTE WINS
VICTORY IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. April 2.--Thc loyalty vote
von complete victory to-day in the
ldcrmanic election. All Socialist
andidatcs were beaten, as were the
|and.dates Of Mayor Thompson whore
|hcy were opposed. John w. Raincy,
Democrat was elected Congressman
rom the Fourth District. lie will I'LL
he vacancy created by the death Of
Iho late Charles Martin. Democrats
Generally were victorious. ''Ra N
house" John Coushlin was reelected
o the Council. Five election official Is
we're taken into custody in one ward
where the vote WAS greater than the
reg istration
In votin, upon the liquor question
the state. vets went
lown 10 defeat in the ma jority Of con
ests. Bloomington gave q large dry"
due chiefly TO the womans s
vote Thirty-nvc saloons were ousted.
springfield. after two years Of no sa
oons. voted to continue in the dry"
column. Aurora voted to retain aa-
oons. The saloon proposition was an
ssuc in nifty townships. Returns from
he first five gave dry" victories.