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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-07

married there wouldn't be so many
prosperous divorce lawyers.
When a country boy goes to the city
and runs his legs off trying to land a
JOB as a brakeman his home paper likes
to announce that he has accepted posi-
ton with the traffic department Of a
large railroad and will take up his du-
ties at once
A piledriver has to make a lot OF
noise in order to accomplish a great
deal of work. But YOU should remem-
Der that you are not a piledriyer
The trouble with the man who is al
ways harping on the fact that the world
owes him a living is that he usually
owes enough to balance the debt
Marriage may be a great institution
But you can always make a marriet
woman happy by telling her she doesn
look it.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-07
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Speci

c. Sly lives at Newtonville, Ohio.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-07
Ten Years Ago.

Mrs. J Franklin Harbour, who fell
and hurt her ankle badly a week ago,
T., able to be about ou crulcheS now,
much to the pleasure OF her friends.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-07

Honorable and Mrs II G.. Stcttmund
of Chandler are here the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs Roy I IaylOr.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-07

Lines worth Remembering.
The chains Of habit are generally too
small to he felt till they are too strong
to be broken DIR Johnson.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
papa's HeIner
ALF ALPINES

Mable Marlborough is reported quite sick.
 M. B. Goodman went to Womble Saturday.
 Garland Head of Slatington was here Sunday.
 Farmers are busy sowing oats and making garden.
 Clifford Carter took wheat to the Swindle mill Friday.
 J. j. Abee and daughter, Miss Mary, went to Mena Monady with peas.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jas. H. Stamey spent Sunday with Mr. Kisers at Union.
 Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have moved riHto the tenant house of J. NJ. Hughes.
 Miss Mamie Reecer and sister, Miss Myrtle, are working in Mena at the Antler hotel.
 F. F Edwards went to Mena Fri day and brought back a load of goods for his fathers store.
 Mrs. Willie Mauck and children of Datto, this state. are here visit ing Mrs. Jay Spake and other rela- tives.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson visit ed with Mrs. JohnsGn's parents MT. and Mrs. Andrew Wigger, at Union Sunday night.
 We ladies need to meet and or ganize Red Cross chapter. We should be doing our little mite to help our soldier boys.
 4 message reached here Saturday morning from San Antonio, Tex, that Prof. Lem Lofts had passed away, but message sent later re- ported that Prof. Lofts was still alive hut very lew He has been sta- toned at San Antonio for some time at the aviation field We hope to hear of speedy recovery. His fath- CT, s. A, Lofts. left immediately at his bedside.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
INK ITEMS

Farmers are busy sowing oats.
 Mrs. 0. B. Perry and Marguerite Lumkin left for Des Are Thursday for a visit with relatives.
 .Mr. Burdette and family of Holly Springs visited here Friday night at the home of MT. Garfield, parents of Mrs. Burdette.
 Mir. and Mrs. Nolla Cook and fam fly of near Hickory Grove visited Sunday with MT. and Mrs. H. E. Chambers of Ink.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hafve Embry of the Owens Chapel neighborh0od visited Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Ellen Embry.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Grigsby and children drove out from Mena Sun day and spent the day with G. A. Griffin and family. . Mir. and Mrs. Ira Jones of Rocky visited Saturday night and Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. G. L. Harris, pa- rents of Mrs. Jones.
 Mrs. H. l.. Rosson of near Pine Grove spent the past week with her daughter and family, Mir. and Mrs. Walter Johnson of Ink.
 The little infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Mon Riley died Friday night and was laid to rest in Board Camp cemetery Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs. Walter Howard and daughters Maple and Maydean, and Miss Edna Embry spent Thursday at Nunley with their uncle, c. J. EmbPy.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
SPENT OVER $500 BUT
 DIDN'T GET BETTER
Is Like Different Man Since Taking Tanlac, and Says He Feels Better Than in Four Years.

T spent over three hundred dollars trying to get the relief that Tanlac has given me, declared Henry Brooks, well known painter living at l3515 Market street, Chattanooga, Tenn.
 For four years" he continued, T suffered with the worst sort of stomach trouble. My liver was out of order all the time and l was bill ious as could be. was badly con- stipated, too, and everything l ate would sour and form gas on my stomach that would bloat me up and make me feel miserable. l took everything I could find, but nothing did me any good and it looked like I couldn't get thing to reach my troubles. 1 just felt lazy and good for-nothing all the time. l hated to get up in the morning and, even if l had slept eight hours, 1 was just as tired as l was when turned in the night before. And 1 had such a bad taste in my mouth 1t was ali could do to eat bite of breakfast and l was all stuffed up in my head and throat with catarrh.
 After had wasted a whole lot of money trying to get relief, thought of what l had read about Tanlae and made up my mind to try it, and ac- tually one bottle has put me in bet ter shape than I've been for four years. 1 can eat a square meal and enjoy it now for l don't have any trouble afterward and 1 feel so fine Il the morning I can't stay in bed minute after wake up. l feel like working every day and I wouldn't take anything in the world for what Tanlac has done for me. I'm glad of chance to say good word for this medicine, and know I've found the right thing at last and I'm go- ing to keep on taking it until I'm as sound as ever"
 Tanlac is sold in Mena by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co, and by one established agency in every town- Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
CLAGETT CLIPPINGS

Holder Edwards1is building a new yard fence. f 8i
 J.J. Abee made business trip to Mena Monday a s0
 Charles Fountain of Texas is vis- iting relatives here.
 G. F. Lively and Jesse Beck were sowing oats over on the Caddo Mon- day.
 F. F. Edwards of the Ali store came in Saturday with load of supplies.
 N. Hoyle of Mena is down for a few weeks stay with his sons, Stamey and Jim.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Standridge were visiting MT. and Mrs. Jay Spake at kates Creek Sunday
 Mrs John Head and children of Black Springs visited relatives al Slatington Saturday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. G. V. Beck and MT. and Mrs. c. F. Lively attended church at Slatington Sunday
 A letter to relatives here from H. s. Edwards, principal of the LeFlore public schools at Boswell. states that he is in a hospital at Paris. Tex. Mrs. Arkie Mauck of Datto, Craig head county, a sister of Mrs. Josie Hughes. who died several days ago, came in last week to be at the bed side of her sister, but arrived too late for the funeral. Mrs. Mauek was not aware of her sisters death until she arrived in the settlement
 Knight Errant.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
CORRESPONDENCE
BIC FORk BITS

There has been quite a lot of clearing in and around Big Fork.
 Eggs are 30 cents dozen at Big Fork now, but have been to 70 cents.
 The woods are aflre in and around Big Fork and have been for over week.
 Walter Standridge of Opal was in this neighborhood one day last week on business.
 ]. Nj Edwards went t0eMena Mon day for supplies for the Abernathy X Edwards store.
 Mr. and Mrs R. T. Putnam of Haunted Hollow made a trip to Mena the first of the week.
 Most everybody in this neighbor- hood have their gardens planted and 0at sowing is about over now.
 Eid. Martin of Tennessee preach ed at Salem Thursday and Friday and then going to other churches to preach.
 Arthur and Henry Lilies went to Womble Saturday where Arthur pgrcbased fine Holstein calf he had ordered.
 Fred Smith and F. w. Tomlinson were the speakers from Mena Sum- day night on War Savings stamps. A large crowd gathered to hear them.
 Little Abernathy and Lon Roberts of Big Fork attended the funeral of Uncle Dock Long near the Oklaho- ma and Arkansas line.
 There was singing at the home of MT. and Mrs. Henry Standridge Saturday night. Several from Opal and Alder attended, as well as a host of Big Fork friends.
 Well, Elene, 1 noticed in the last weeks Star you wanted to know what had become of Papa's Helper. She is right here and truly sorry she didn't get the news in two weeks, but roseola and bad weather were my best excuses, although I'm here again and expect to stay with you writers and may be longer for 1 certainly enjoy doing all I can for our country and home paper and I would enjoy it better if I could do more but being Papa's Helper, Mothers Helper, Brothers Helper, Helper and other helpers, don't have much time. I do my writing after supper on Monday night. for l am busy thru the day. But I am willing to do what can so let's try to do better in the fu- ture.
 h. .<f. IoI.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
PINE GROVE NEEDLES

Sunday school at Elm Springs is progressing nicely.
 Esquire Cole and MT. Wade trad cd at Ink Thursday.
 Luther Rosson and Clyde Brock traded in Mena Thursday.
 Steve Bates closed a very suc- cessful term of school Friday at Elm Springs.
 Monnie D. Rosson is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Walter Johnson of Ink.
 Mrs. H. l.. Rosson spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. w. w. Johnson Of Ink.
 Miss Della Townsend is at home again after visiting some time with relatives in Mena.
 Nance Bogle of Holly Springs as- sisted Johnnie Wyatt Tuesday in covering his house.
 Earl Harper returned home Sat- urdav from few days visit with friends at Ida. Okla.
 The little son of Shade Shelton, who was reported sick last week, Is reported as much better.
 Samson Harris and Willie Colt man of Ink attended the social at Shade Shelton's Friday night. There was social given at the home of Shade Shelton the 22nd in honor of Clyde Brock and Luther and Monnie D. Rosson birthday Everybody reports nice time.
 Blue Eyes
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
HOLLY HITS

Dat sowing is progressing rapidly a great many being thru.
 Bro. Whitaker is going to give Union Grove an appointment for one Sunday per month during the summer.
 R. T. Brown, Uncle Jim Ford, Grand Rose and number of others were in Mena Saturday from Union Grove and Posey Hollow
 Alex Fleming is moving this week to his new home on the Hoffman place on the river. He has sold his farm to John Boehm, who will oc- eupy it this year.
 George Converse, Jim Ward and several others attended the county schools contest at Mena last Friday night. They all declared that the program more than repaid them for the trip. t69t
 J. c. Jackson has purchased the old John Earl place and the Cross place on the Foran Gap road for his projected Shorthorn ranch. T. c. Jones and J. M. Burnett were helping last week to get the places in shape for occupancy. John Roup will move on the ranch this week.
 Rev Nealy Whisenhunt stole a march on his many friends by talk ing Brother Smith up to Union Grove last Thursday night where he was married to Clara, daughter of Uncle Frank Ward. All who know the bride and groom unite in wish ing them all manner of happiness.
 pedagOgue.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
W. B. (BARNEl) THOMAS
 FOR REPRESENTATIVE,

In another column in this issue Will be found my announcement as candidate for Representative of Polk county at the coming Demo- cratic Primary Election. I seek this office because l want it and because l feel that l am qualified to fill the office with credit to myself and for the betterment of the conditions of the state generally. I am thirty-five years Of age and have been a resi- dent of Polk county almost eontin- uously for thirty-five years. was reared nn q farm near Wiekes. at tending the schools of the commun- fly, and after taking a three-years course in Onachita College. taught in the schools of Polk county for eleven years. I afterwards studied law and was admitted to the bar in
 May. i9i4. then moved to Mena
 where I have been engaged in the
 practice of law until the present time My neighbors have honoreC me by eleeting me Police Judge oi Mena, which office 1 now hold.
 If elected, I will make a study ol the needs of the county and tn, state in order to be better able tC intelligently work and vote fol
 those principle which will be foI the best interests of the people, ant on this principle I solicit the sup. port of the electors of Polk eounts
 at the coming Democratic primars
 election. W. B. Thomas.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
BOARD CAMP BOSTINGS

Sam Watt left Monday for Cali fornia.
 Rev. Chas. Burnett and family at tended church at Yocana Sunday.
 Toby Peters visited his uncle, Robert Crow of Mena, last Sunday.
 Miss Pearl Harris of near Mena is visiting her sister. Mrs. Luther Perry.
 Herman purvis visited his father and mother. Mir. and Mrs. l.. p. pur- wis. Saturday and Sunday.
 .Ar9ns Rain, who went to Jefferson Barracks to enlist in the engineers corps some time ago, returned Mon day. his draft release papers not be- ing fixed just right.
 Mir and Mrs. Marshall McCowan are visiting NIT. McCowan's father and mother at Hatfield this week.
 News reached here Saturday that Jodie Little was able to be up again and is expected home in two or three weeks on furIough.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
CENTER POINT CIRCLETs

Mart Lemming marketed fat hogs in Mena Friday.
 Lee Harrison made a business trip to Mena Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lee Moody are the proud parents of a new son. Drew Davis and family visited relatives at Rocky Saturday night. The Center Point Community Club held an interesting meeting last Fri day afternoon.
 Richard l.. Davis of this place purchased. the Fred Kinney farm at Acorn last week.
 Richard Davis autoed to Mena Sunday to meet his mother-in-law and niece from Texas.
 MT. and Mrs. Ira Jones attended the school contest in Mena last Fri day night and Saturday.
 Frank and Henry Chamblin Wm. Maddox and ]. M. Day with their families attended a song service at Rocky Sunday.
 John Cummings arrived home from Muse last Friday evening, having been called there by the ser ious illness of his brother. Will. He left him slightly improved.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
NUNLEY NEWS

Robert Sale of Mena visited home folks Sunday.
 4. c. Clark, who has been ilL is better now.
 John Howell is moving on the Henry Clark place.
 Jim Curry of Board Camp was in this vicinity Sunday.
 Horace Fite was caller at tn Parker home Sunday.
 There was preaching at the Nj. E, church Sunday night.
 There is good interest in the farming club at Nunley,
 Grady, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. N. C, Ellsworth, is quite i'll.
 MT. and Mrs. Ali Ellison of Board Camp were visiting in this vicinity Saturday night and Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
THE FATE OF TIIE WEAK

I
 The BoIsheviki government ha: gotten Russia-Gfeat Russia-intc a condition where it is about as powerful in it's resistance to Ger many as a fish worm well strung on hook.
 With Trotzky and his crew in a corner and begging for peace at any price-and with a peace agreement dictated by the Germans signed, the German foreign minister says We can no longer believe in the pacific intentions of Russia. and must see that peace and order prevail in the occupied regions of the adjoining countries" And while he talks tine German armies rapidly advance in Russian territory, taking cities and towns. guns and prisoners, and ev- erything in sight that ,pleases their fancy.
 Of course, after time, when her armies have taken all the territory they desire, and have the Russian resources and population just where they want them then, and not until then, will the eowardly, craven peace pleas be recognized.
 And the lesson of it all should be plain to every man; should cure the worst pacifist in our own country, and it is this:
 A nation that allows it's power of resistance to become as naught is LOST.
 Russia has it's Bolsheviki.
 The United States has it's I. W. W.
 There is altogether too much of a similarity between the two to be comfortable.
 Whether we like it or not; even tho we want peace much more than war, if we want to preserve our na- tion, our nations honor and our own liberty as people, we must stand ready to fight-and fight if the call comes. This must be our course for years to come.
 Just now we must whip Germany.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
WINGO SUPPLIES BULLETINS

The Commercial Club is in receipt of letter from Congressman Wingo to the effect that he wishes to sup ply the farmers with Agricultural Bulletins through the club, and is at this time making a second shipment of 750 copies treating on various farm crops. These bulletins are free for the asking, and may be obtained by calling at the office of the Com mercial Club.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
ROCKY RIMRIFs

Remember preaching at Mill Creek Sundsy afternoon.
 !, NJ Davis carried a load of seed sweet potatoes to Mena Tuesday.
 ,. R. Connaly and family visited relatives at Muse. Okla, last week.
 Don't forget to come to Sunday school next Sunday. Be there by i0 o'clock.
 Sineing was we'll attended last Sunday. Several of the Freedom class attended
 ]. $. Porter of the Overland gar age at Mena passed thru Rocky Sat-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

J. H. Wyatt were in Mena on last Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. ]. c. Cook of Laugh ton, Okla, are in our neighborhood on business.
 W. +. Upton, Hubert Sea and C. B. Worsham and son were trading at Hatfield last Saturday.
 Bessie Harrellson, Besie Worsham, Alvin Powell, Engerm Little, Louis Green and Joe Rush attended church at West Valley last Sunday
 Mammals Pet.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
 FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

In the regular place will be found the formal announcement of A. D. DuLaney as candidate for proseeut- ing Attorney. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 Mir. DuLaney now is serving his first term in this responsible office and, according to Democratic GUS tom and precedent. is entitled to a second term. In private life he is a most genial and agreeable gentle man, and as prosecutor of the evildoer has both skill and deter imitation.
 At the present time there is no indication that Mir. DuLaney will have opposition in his race.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

urday on an emergency call to Mountain Fork.
 z. A. Hilton of Dallas Valley took dinner with Mir. and Mrs. Robert Connally Monday.
 Olen Turner and family from Old Potter were guests at the home of K. s. Turner Sunday.
 Misses Alma and Anna Campbell of Nunley are guests at the home of their father, Dr. C. A. Campbell.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ode Turner motored to Potter Sunday afternon to visit Mrs. Turner's father and mother.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
HARTLEY NEWS

Paul Floyd of Howard county moved last week to Cove.
 Mfr. and Mrs. w. B. Johnson of Hartley went to Hatfield last week.
 W. H. Faulkner, c. W. Faulkner and F. R. Duncan killed hogs last "Wednesday.
 ] s. Lawrence and J. M, Hatfield of Shady were al Hartley last Mon- day visiting Mrs. M. c. Faulkner sister of Mir. Lawrence, and looking after mineral claims.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

a halt on the fruitIess effort on the west and, if permitted, settle back into the development of her indus trial life perhaps to dream of am other try at world domination a generation or so hence.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
CEDAR CHAPTERS

week
 \ X Cooper went to Mena last Thursday
 Mrs. lnev Cooper was trading in Hatfield last Thursday
 Jess Wyatt, Albert Roberts. and
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

When tine Russians, demoralized by the Bolsheyiki doctrines, can not take the part of men and fight their arch enemy, the Germans, they turn on the helpless Jews and revel in their massacre. The man, race of nation that can not or will not fight is always the goat.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
For sheriR.

The Star is authorized to announce
 J. A. THORNTON as candidate for Sheriff of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
For Cotton Welqher.

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., 1918-02-28
For Representative.

The Star is authorized to announce
 ]. B. WILLIAMS of Hatfield as a candidatef or Rep resentaiive, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
Black Mammoth Jack for Sale

| have Black Mammoth Jack. years old, for which now have lit- tie use. I will give some man bar gain in sale or trade.
 J. c. Terrell, R. 2, Mena. adv.-9-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

In the list of less days it has been suggested that a few speech less days be substituted for work less days in Congress.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

Men Wanted to clear land and build fence near Beach, McCurain county, Oklahoma. All summers work. Cox Investment Co, Mena, Ark. Adv. f7-6 e-i
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
ANOTHER FALSE REPORT

The Star is informed that reports are being circulated in Polk county to the effect that there is to be an embargo placed on the shipment of eggs.
 There is little doubt but this re : port is entirely eroundless. It may have been started thru ignorance, or it may have been started by some designing person OF persons for selfish reasons, or even as small effort to damage our country in its war work.
 Anyhow there recently was an embargo placed on the shipment of hens. for the sole purpose of con- serving egg layers and assuring the country of more poultry.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
For Circuit Clerk.

The Star is authorized to announce
 w. 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., 1918-02-28

MT. Hooyer's proclamation estab- fishing Sn embargo on hens will doubtless please the hens, but how about the man with garden?
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

The Star is authorized to announce
 W. B. (BARNEY) THOMAS as candidate for Representative of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
For County Judge.

The Star is authorized to announce
 A. F. WEAR as q candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Judge subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

Evidently von Hindenburg has de- cided it is easier to take his April ist dinner in Petrograd than in Paris.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
THE NUBIAN
The Only Standard Bred Horse ii
 Polk County.

Vii make the season at Emerson's barn, Si0 cash in advance. See hand bills later.
 Will sell The Nubian very cheap if taken at once.
 Ira o. Smith, Owner. adv. 7-6t-9-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
TEACHERS OPPORTUNITY
Spring Term State Agricultural School Magnolia, Arkansas

The Spring Term opens March fifth and closes May 2oh Special courses for teachers A EIE5 will be of Arkansas Courses that will make practical all school work Courses that will make the teacher efficient. Courses that will help all to render greater service Courses that increase individual reward Courses that will make better schools country life Courses that tend build sustain and beauy the farm home that help in the worldwide preparedness Courses that make home-buders. Courses that teach patriotism Courses that encourage production and conservation that preparation clothing and deal with vital questions of sanitation and health All courses given by trained teachers. Expenses within your reach If you ambitious greater larger and life spend time at the State Agricultural School.
 Write today fer information
 E. E. Austin, Supt.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28

The Star is authorized to announce
 c. L. (D0C) BAKER as candidate for Treasurer of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-28
For Assessor.

The Star is authorized to announce
 ]. A. HUGHES as a candidate for reelection (sec- ond term to the office of assessor of Polk county, subject to the action If the Democratic primary.