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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
NENANA NEWS TAKES UP THE
 CURTIS FIGHT

NENANA, June 18.-The Nenana News in today's issue in commenting editorially with reference to the re. cent trial of Howard P. Curtis on the charge of embezzlement, had the following to say under the cap tion "Justice":
 ''The complete eXoneration of Howard P. Curtis on the charge of embezzlement before Commissioner Mcdonald last night leaves the of flee of the United States attorney open for severe and merited criti- cism. The evidence introduced showed so conclusively that the gov. ernment had no case against the former storekeeper that it is sur prising that a man of the intelli- gcnce of MT. Roth should have viewed the evidence in any other light before the trial. The infer 4ne to be gathered from such a proceeding is that there was an ulterior motive behind the case. We do not know that such was the case and we hesitate to believe that the United States attorney would per- init the use of his office for such a purposex but the case certainly had much the appearance of deliberate persecution, and it will be hard to convince the public that the arrest ol Mir. Curtis was not a deliberate attempt to destroy his reputation to satisfy political or some other spite The fact that previous at
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
REGISTRATION
 DAY IS SET BY
 THE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 1S.-a The President has issued a procla- mation fixing a period between A M. July and g P. M. September for registration for military duty of Alaskans who have become 21 years of age since September 2, 1917.
 Governor Thomas Riggs, Jr., has authorized the establishment of reg istration places. He will also ap point officials to handle the regis tration of those who come within the regulations.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
ALASKA ON WAY
 TO FAIRBANKS

DAWSON, June 1S.-The steamer Alaska left Whitehorse last night for Fairbanks with a large passen- ger list and load of freight. Those taking passage for interior towns are as follows:
 For Nenana-Lucille Diven.
 For Fairbanks--E Harrish, J. w. Agnew, Mrs. J. w. Agnew, Frank Whelan, D. Massino, Mrs. o. B. Hare.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
MICHICANDERS
 FIGHTING HARD
 ON GERMAN SOIL

WASHINGTON D. C.. June 1S.- The war department has author ized the following announcements: "The Thirty-second division which is made up of militiamen from Mich igan and Wisconsin, have been as signed to portion of the front which is in Alsace. They are doing excellent work. They are consid- cred to be some of our very best fighting men. as is shown by plac- ing them on German soil"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
LARGE NUMBER
 B0CHE PLANES
 ARE DESTROYED

LONDON, June 1S.-Official-Dur- ing the recent air activities the British have dealt stunning blow to the Germans. Twenty-Five of their planes have been destroyed and three were driven down. Not only have the British airmen defeated the Germans over the main line of trenches, but they have made raid over the German railway stations, functions and aerodromes, dropping 20 tons of bombs
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
ONE MORE SUB
 ACCOUNTED FOR

AN ATLANTIC PORT, June 18.- An American passenger boat which has just come in reports that sev eral days ago thrilling battle be- tween an American and a German submarine was witnessed. The fight took place off the Virginia coast where submarines have been seen several times. Later the sailors of a submarine teld the same thing so that there can be no doubt about
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
TO
 BE DISCHARGED

LINCOLN, Nebr., June 18.-The board of regents of the University of Nebraska have demanded the res ignations of Professors F.. B. Hopt C. E. Persinger and G. w. A. Luckey. They have had no serious trouble with the university authori- ties, but the state council of de- aggressive Americanism in their at titude toward the war.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24

Don't be stacker. Help win the war.
 "'Given under my hand and the Seal of the Territory of Alaska. in Juneau the capital this fifteenth day of June, in the year Of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen, and the independence of the United States the one hundred and forty-second
 ".THOMAS RIGGS. JR.,
 "'GOvernor." Attested:
 CHARLES E. DAVIDSON,
 Ex.officio Secretary of Alaska.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
CHATANIKANS
 PREPARING AN ENTERTAINMENT

With the near approach of the induction, those living on the creeks are beginning to realize that the parting from those with whom they have been associated for years will be keenly felt With this end in view the ladies of Chatanika are preparing to give the boys living there and at Dome, Little Eldorado and Cleary a send-off next Saturday night before their induction.
 The main entertainment will be in the form of dance with the best music obtainable in Fairbanks. Dain- ty refreshments will also be pre- pared by the ladies and the guests will have the pleasure of partaking once more of the open-handedness of the ladies as entertainers.
 The affair is not to be an invi- tational one, the public being freely invited to attend and give the boys good send-off-one that will be remembered by all until the final reunion after the war.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
MINNESOTA HAS
 APRIMARY VOTE

ST. PAUL, Minn., June 18.--Re- publican primaries. Governor Burn quist increased his lead over Chas. A. Lindbergh by 5O,OOO in the race for Republican nomination for gov ernor. For senator Knute Nelson claims renOminatiOn.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
PRESIDENT TO
 GRANT PARDON

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 1S.- The President has granted uncOn ditional pardon to two soldiers. The soldiers were caught sleeping al their posts of duty and were sen fenced to death. In pardoning these men the President said that he ex pected his action to call forth very devoted action in the future.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
Baseball Results
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE At Cleveland-Cleveland 2, Washing ton 3. At St. Louis-St. Louis 2-1, De- troit 6-3.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At Philadelphia-Phila | Pittsburg 0. At New York-New York ', Gin. cinnati 1. At Boston-Boston 4, St. Louis l. At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 8, Chicago 4
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24

My wife was to give a rose tea everything scented with roses"
 "A delicate conceit."
 Yes; but things went wrong The people in the next flat took that oc, casion to have onions and cabbage"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24

tempt was made to steam-roller the
 storekeeper encourages such be- lief"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24

A fine garden is the best service a civilian can give.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24
HONOR LUNCH
 BY MRS. HESS

In honor of Mrs. D. J. Fairburn who leaves for the Outside on the Yukon this week, delightful lunch. con was given yesterday by Mrs IL. C. Hess at her home on Cushman street. Covers were laid for twelve, and delicious luncheon of six courses, during which was served all the greenhouse delicacies of the season, was discussed for over two hours.
 Following the luncheon the guests took part in guessing contests, the winners proving to be the guest of honor, Mrs. Fairburn, and Mrs. J. H. Caskey. This was followed by music-piano solos by the hostess and songs by some of the guests.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-24

"Why is he so bitter at the girl he was only recently engaged tor"
 Because when she sent the ring back she labeled the box: Class with care.'"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
MIR. wINGO OFFERS HELP.

Will Assist Dependents of Soldiers to Secure Allotments and Insurance. The following letter to The Star ex- plains itself;
 Washington, D. C., May 8, 1918. The Mena Star, Mena, Ark.
 Gentlemen: On account of the Blu reau of War Risk Insurance being a new department, and almost swamped with over million cases, there has been more or less delay in the matter of allotments to dependents of our soldiers and sailors, and also their in- surance. It seems to be the impress sion that it is necessary to employ some attorney here in Washington in the matter. This is not so, and anyone who has any trouble in these matters, will write, will be glad to help the get the matter strengthened out.
 Very truly yours.
 Otis Wingo.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
A Wedding at Star Office.

At an early hour on Monday a spritely man and woman called at the ofhce of The Star and inquired for the county clerk. It was pretty clear there was a wedding close by, and this was confirmed when, a few min stes later, the couple, all smiles, came back and asked where they could hnd someone to tie the knot. Very soon the Rev, F. F. Harrell was on hand and, in the presence of The Star force, T. W. Clifton, aged 59, of Frog vile, Ok, and Mrs. A. E. Looney of Umpire, Ark, were man and wife. After a pleasant visit of a few min stes the happy pair left, preparatory to going to Frogville to make their nome. The groom is a prosperous farmer.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Appreciate Knitted Socks.

Camp Logan, Tex, May T, 1918. Mrs. M. J. Crosson, Mena, Ark.
 guess you will be surprised to gel a letter from me, but want to thank you for nice pair of socks I received thru the Red Cross today. We are getting ready to go to France in $ few days.
 l did know a girl in Mena, Miss Ruth Galloway. If you know her ask her if she ever knew Charley Arm strong, but guess she is married by now. It has been long time since l saw her. My home is at Gilmer, Tex
 Your soldier friend,
 Charley Armstrong, Camp Logan, Tex, 108 Field Sig. Bn
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
DESERVES A GOLD
 MEDAL FOR THIS.
Cincinnati Authority Tells How ts Dry Up Any Corn or Callus So It
 Lifts Right Of.

You corn-pestered men and women need suffer no longer Wear the shoes that nearly killed you before, says this Cincinnati authority, because a few drops of freexone applied directly on a tender, aching corn stops soreness at once and soon the corn loosens so it can be lifted out, root and all, with out bit of pain.
 A quarter of an ounce of freezone costs very little at any drug store, but is sufficient to take off every hard or soft corn or callus. This should be tried, as 1t is inexpensive and 1t is said not to infames or even irritate the surrounding tissue or skin.
 If your wife wears high heels she will be glad to know this. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
NINA WILL SWAT
 DUST NUISANCE
u.vor Ira 0. Smith Has Ordered Car of Asphaltum Road Oil for Down. town Streets-To Solicit the
 Needed Funds.

few days of Oklahoma breezes and the dust kicked up by their play ful antics on Mena streets brought 8 4,ll share of annoyances to Mayor Ira n Smith as mere man and citizen, but when lot of other mere men and women, too-began to bounce verbal brickbats at his head, he was soon in desperate mood.
 Result-a hurry-up order to Fort Smith for ear of that panacea for dust-oll
 Mena. because of dearth of ready cash. has for two years coughed and cboked, and, it is feared in some iso- lated cases, even been profane over the dust nuisance-after few years of being exempted thru the oil treat ment. It has seen stocks of goods damaged and suffered other real mon- ey losses, too, and it is not surprising that Mayor Smith got desperate and ordered the right medicine" in a hur- ".
 But there's another side. This medicine" has got to be paid for and when committee calls around and asks you, Mir. Business Man and Mir. Good Citizen, to contribute to the worthy cause, "come across" grace fully and literally It is for your peace of mind and body, and your poeketbook that this is being done, and it is worth the cost.
 The oil ordered is of better grade than ever used in Mena before. It is a genuine road oil, carrying a good body" of asphaltum, and it will there fore,'last much better than the lighter grades-the ordinary crude oil that has been used, for the most part in the past The cost will be about $500, and A. Badt has been named as chair man of the committee to solicit funds, which committee will begin work on Monday.
 The oil is expected to reach Mena early this week, and work will begin at once to put the streets in condi- tion for the oiling.
 The downtown business streets will receive the first attention, and the work will be extended as far beyond as the quantity of oil will allow.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
FARM DEMONSTRATION
 SMITH GIVES ITINERARY
beginning at Mena on Saturday, May
 Il, Will Spend Two Weeks at

Beginning at Mena on Saturday. May
 Il, Win Spend Two Weeks at
 Polk County Points.
 A. J. Smith, emergency county farm demonstrator, is a very busy man these days, and in order to better ar range the work, and to cover the ter ritory, has made the following scheud . uie for the two weeks ending May 25: Saturday, May Il, at Mena.
 Monday, May 13, at Acorn.
 Tuesday, May IA, Union Grove. Wednesday, May Is, Nunley.
 Thursday, May Is, Big Fork.
 Friday, May IT, Board Camp.
 Saturday, May IS, Mena.
 Monday, May 20, Ozark.
 Tuesday, May 21, vandervoort. Wednesday, May 22, Cove.
 Thursday, May 23, Old Cove.
 Friday, May 24, West Valley. Saturday, May 25, Mena.
 MT. Smith will spend one day at each place on the dates named and will take up the work with the club mem- bers. He suggests that if meetings are held on the days he is there more people can be reached.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Rowe-Reid Wedding.

Miss Maude Reid and Clyde Rowe were married Sunday morning at the Baptist parsonage by the Rev. W. l.. Smith, only few immediate friends attending, Miss Reid is the daughter of Thad Reid of the Owens Chapel neinghborhood and Mir. Rowe is the son of Mrs. W. D. Harper of this city He is in the employ of the c. W. Cope lin harness shop. The young couple left last Monday for Oklahoma City for visit with Mrs. Rowe's broth CT, Mack Reid, expecting to be gone about a week
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
POLK COUNTS FOOD CROP
 PRODUCTION RETURNS IN.
Total of 2062 Farmers Signed Agree ments Sent Out by Government
 and Only ''Slaekers."

w. Homer Pigg, in whose hands was left the gathering together and forwarding of the signed food pro- duction reports from Polk county, has performed that duty and is much pleased with the results. feeling that the field has been thoroughly covered in this county by the various agents appointed for the purpose.
 The total number of farmers filling out and signing the pledges was 2062, and only three in Polk county refused to do so and were reported in as "slackers."
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Another Mena Boy Is Lieutenant.

In the list of those winning commis- s'ons in the third officers training camp, held at Leon Springs, Tex, the name of Ira Titus is given. Ira is a graduate of the Mena High school and the University of Arkansas, and when called for the draft was in the employ of the government in valua- tion work with the Interstate Com- merce Commission. He is the son or MT. and Mrs. E. A. Titus living near Dallas.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
HoLsTEINs SOLD WELL.
Car From Wisconsin Taken by Polk
 County People Past Week.

H. E. Anderson and A. X. Cum mings, who have been here for the past week with car of Holstein cat tie, returned to their home in White water, Mis-, Thursday They had nc trouble in disposing of the stock, which was composed ot calves, millers and registered males. Mir. Anderson will not be able to supply any more stock this season, but Secretary Eas- tin of the Commercial Club has re- ceived quotations from Orie Colburn, of the same place, offering calves and heifers only of the Guernsey and Holstein breed, and orders may he handled thru Mir. Colburn.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Murray Made Promises.

James Murray was tried before Squire Sam Smith last Monday on the charges of wife abandonment and pandering, and upon the promise of the defendant that he would return to his wife and family, Prosecutor Prickett dismissed the case. The case resulted from Murray's leaving his family, saying he intended to join the navy, and later being joined at Heav- ener by his brothers wife, Mrs. Susie Murray
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
J. H. Hamilton at Hot Springs.

John H. Hamilton, who went to Hot Springs the first of the week for treatment, writes that while he had a rather tiresome trip, he is now To- cated on the government reservation under the care of Dr. w. P. Parks. His stay will be indefinite, depending on the condition of his health.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
May Print Names of Club Girls.

Miss Anna Woods returned Thus day from visit to Cove, Hateon and vandervoort, where she met with the club girls and gave demonstrations in peanut butter making and bread scoring. The clubs at Old Cove and Cove were combined. Miss Woods has practically completed the organiza- tion of the clubs, and may have the names of all the members printed in the near future.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
WiIl Bring in Poland Chinas.

W. Homer Pigg, working in the in terest of the Polk County Pig Club and Secretary Eastin of the Conner cial Club, are making efforts to se- cure enough orders to justify bringing two cars of Poland China hogs tc Mena, and have been in correspon- dence with two noted breeders of Missouri. They are meeting witf good success in booking orders.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Attending Baptist Convention.

Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson and the Rev. w L. Smith left for Hot Springs last Monday in the Wilson auto, where they will attend the Southern Baptist convention, which opens on Wednesday. J. L. Nelson, Rev. c. B. Williams, A. J. Swanson, and Mrs May Robinson left Tuesday morn ing in the T. A. Winton car to attend the convention. Mr. Nelson and the Rev. Mir. Smith are delegates from the Mena church.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
May Be in Railway Division,

Jack Steel returned Sunday from Springfield, Mo, where he had been called to fill the Missouri quota from Springfield, but because he had made application for enlistment in the rail- way corps he was granted leave to come home. If he is called for service m the engineer corps before May 25 ne wlll be allowed to exchange, oth- erwise he will return for the draft on that date.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Show Attracted a Boy.

Deputy Sheriff John Bratcher was called to Potter on Saturday by the report that a travelling show, which had passed thru there, had Host" or left small boy, but when he reached Potter, it was found that the boy was a son of James Murray, and had been attracted by the show, following the wagons up the road where he was found after the show had passed thru Potter.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Wheat Promises We'll.

H. E. Weaver and son and daughter, Homer and Miss Mary, were in from Board Camp Thursday Mrs. Will Parker making the trip with them Mir, Weaver says that the wheat in the Board Camp community is all headed out and, with the proper amount of rain, that section of the county will do it's bit to relieve the wheat shortage. Mir. Weaver is one of the progressive farmers who long ago gave up the plan of all cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Misses Good water of Polk County.

D. s. Compton of Dierks is visiting Mena friends. Mir, Compton has beer working in the sawmill at Dierks ana recently was injured by large tim Der falling on him, forcing him to talk, vacation. He will be remembered by many Mena people as one of tho early residents, for many years con ducting a blacksmith shop on tht Southside. Tho liking Dierks, hs especially misses Polk county's gooC water, he declares.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Finds People Appreciate His Work.

A. J. Smith, emergency farm dem- onstrator, was in Mena Saturday, aft
 CT spending the past two weeks in Montgomery county. MT. Smith re- ports that he is gradually getting Montgomery county organized, and that on his next trip he will be able to organize community clubs as has been done in Polk county. He will cover Polk county for the next two weeks and will go to Montgomery county May 27. He is pleased with the reception given him in his work
 and states that all are willing to help.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Mother,s Day service at Potter.

Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Naler and Miss Irene Thornton went to Potter Satur- day to attend the Mothers Day pro gram at the Methodist church. They report good program and well rem dered. Miss Thornton went to the Gam school for the evening service, returning on the local Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Dudley Lauck in Service.

Dudley Lauck was examined and passed for service on Saturday by Recruiting Officer Perry finders, and left on the afternoon train for Little Rock, where he will enroll in the mo- tor truck division of the army.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Taking Many Oil Leases.

R. c. Rebholz came from Tulsa, Ok, last Monday in the interest of an oil company that is securing leases in this territory. J. H. Naler, who has been securing the leases, reports good success, and that he has taken more than forty leases within the past two weeks.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16
Two Escapes Again in Charge.

s. B. Richmond, assistant superin- tendent of the State Reform School, arrived Thursday afternoon to take Opher Maxwell and Homer Donohue back to the institution, the party leav- ing Friday morning for Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Hugh Gately, who has been in the employ of W. R. Cole since the first of the year, has resigned, and is now working as a carpenter.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

J. M. Bowen of Clagett, Mike Now dy of Smithville, A. J. Lofts of AL der all were in to do trading Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Born, May II, to Mir and Mrs. W. E. Stephens, living east of town, a girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Dr, and Mrs. Charles L. Sanford were in from Board Camp on last Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Lester Harmon of Egger spent last week in Mena with his sister Miss Julia Harmon.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Louis Hopp came in Thursday to spend the weekend with Mir. and Mrs Sam Badt.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Mir. and Mrs. K. A. Fox and J. c. Davis of Ink spent Saturday with Mena friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Lige Bates and Murphy Giles were m from Waters Monday to do trading. early last Monday of baby boy in
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Mir. and Mrs. W. k. Mershon re- turned to Hatfield on last Friday aft CT spending this week with Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Mershon and friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Born, to Mir. and Mrs. Ed Calla- han, May 8, fine girl. Dr. F. c. Mullins was in attendance.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Dr. c. H. Mahar of SpirO, Ok, was here Monday to dispose of some al- falfa hay and attend to other business.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Rex Wood of Ink, Herbert Campbell of Campbell & Son at Rocky, c. R. Bates of Huddleston and c. P. Wilson of Bethel, Ok, was in Thursday for supplies for their respective stores.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Mrs. Jasper Middleton and Mrs. Marion Bunyard spent Sunday at Eagleton with friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Mir and Mrs. George Henderson and A. c. Blake of Smithville, Ok, were in town Thursday for supplies. MT. Henderson is putting in a stock of general merchandise at Smithville and was here to buy goods from Mena merchants.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

J. NJ. Edwards of Big Fork was trading in Mena Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Mrs. J. M. Grant, who has been ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Baker, is reported much improved
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

w. c. McCauley, accompanied by 0vie Johnson, was up from Gillham Springs Thursday to get supplies. He says he has fine stand of corn and his cotton is coming up nicely
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

the roads quite good and expect at a later day to return.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

Dr. J. T. Bogard reports the birth early this morning of baby boy in the home of Mir. and Mrs. s. I. Wood.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

dren will join him after the Mena schools close.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-16

E. L. and Luther Perry were in from Board Camp Monday doing trad ing and getting parts for their saw mill.