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The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

Mrs. c. D. Chewing of Ashdown re- turned home Monday, after enjoying Mena a few days as a guest at the Commercial Hotel.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22
Children's Slippers

One lot of Children's Slippers, Strap. Patent Leather, Red Kid and White Canvas. Size 6 to 8. Worth up to $1.75.
 Special $1.00 pair
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

J. L. Holt, who had been very sick at his home on Church street for the last three weeks, is again able to be m
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

J. B. Cummins of Okmulgee, Ok, who had been visiting his mother, Mrs. s. A. Cummins and sister, Mrs Clyde Cunningham, left Monday for home.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

Misses Ola Wallace and Clay Ward of the Holly Springs neighborhood returned from Alder Springs Monday, where they had attended the Primi- tive Raptist association.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

D. D. Lichlyter is moving his res taurant on Pickering avenue into the corner brick, two doors east, which has just been repaired and remodeled. He will occupy the entire building,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

 returned home Monday.
 Mrs. Ema Hamburger left Monday for Mountain View, Ok, accompany ing her sister, Mrs. N R. Baker, who had been visiting her here.
 Candy Miller and family, who have lived near Waters, passed thru Mon day en route to Antlers. Ok, where they will locate upon farm.
 Mrs E. E T. Martin Of Bloemburg, Tex, who had been visiting her moth CT, Mrs. Joseph Norton on Twelfth street, returned home Monday.
 J. B. Lilies of Big Fork and Henry Lilies of Waters, who had been visit ing at Broken Bow and Glover, Ok, passed thru Tuesday en route home.
 J. V. Simpson of Egger assisted his brother A. w. Simpson and family in moving to Mena Monday. They have secured cottage on Dallas avenue.
 Frank Quinn came in from Weleet- ka, Ok, Tuesday to spend few weeks with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. J N Quinn, four miles east of Mena.
 J. C. Goodner has returned from Smithville for a short visit among rel atives. He expects soon to go back to the oil fields of northern Oklahoma.
 Edwin and Raymond Garrett of Heavener, who have been visiting their uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Bert Hiltebrand, returned home Mon day.
 J. B. Cummins of Okmulgee, Ok, who had been visiting his mother, Mrs. s. A. Cummins and sister, Mrs. Clyde Cunningham, left Monday for home.
 W. K. Tibbs, Norwood Wilson and Adam Norlett of Smithville, Ok, were here Wednesday to close real estate deal with the Cox Investment Com pany.
 Private Dewey Wiggins of Norfolk, Va, who had spent short furlough visiting his sister, Mrs. Hardy Jones of Acorn, left Monday to return to camp.
 Mrs. ! B. Everett and two daugh- ters, Misses Estel and Stella of Ho- ratio, arrived Monday and will be guests in the homes of their uncle, R. L. Park Mrs. H. w. Robinson of Ashdown arrived Monday to arrange to place two of her daughters in St. Joseph's Academy for the term opening Sep tember 2.
 Bill and Henry Frost of Parks, Scott county. arrived Tuesday to spend
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

Edwin and Raymond Garrett of Heavener, who have been visiting their uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs, Bert Hiltebrand, returned home Mon day.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

Candy Miller and family. who have lived near Waters, passed thru Mon day en route to Antlers, Ok, where they will locate upon farm.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

J. c. Goodner has returned from Smithville for short visit among rel atives. He expects soon to go back to the oil fields of northern Oklahoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

Frank Quinn came in from Weleet- ka, Ok, Tuesday to spend a few weeks with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. ]. N Quinn, four miles east of Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

George Turner, veteran liveryman whose home is in Waldron, was ip Mena Tuesday from Rich Mountain, where the family is spending the summer. buying supplies.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

Mr and Mrs w M Reecer of Ali came in Monday for supplies and to visit their daughter, Miss Myrtle, at the Dickson hotel.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

J. B. Lilies of Big Fork and Henry Lilies of Waters, who had been visit ing at Broken Bow and Glover, Ok, passed thru Tuesday en route home.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

Mrs. Mrs E. T. Martin Of Bloemburg, Tex, who had been visiting her moth- CT, Mrs. Joseph Norton on Twelfth street, returned home Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-22

Mrs. F. J. Lofts and two children 'f Gerty, Ok, are guests of Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Philpot at the Dickson Hotel
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01

inetliciency, much of the most
important war work of the
Government will be crippled or
paralyZed.
COSTS INCREASE HEAVILY.
The work of war has thrown
upon many of these corporations
strains which they are unable TO
endure without prompt help.
The costs of their labor and of
all material for operation, bet
terment and upkeep have in.
creased heavily and suddenly.
They are required 10 increase
radically and quickly their ser.
vice and facilities. Industries
manufacturing war munitions
and materials demand of the
public utilities corporations con-
Stantly greater supplies of pow
er and light. At the industrial
centers. ear lines are being rush
ed and oyerburdened by new ar
mics of workers. The gas COM
panies are called upon for gas
for cooking and heating in Quan.
titles beyond all normal calcula-
tionS and far beyond their pres
ent capacities. They are urged
continually to furnish more coke
and coal by.products. toluol and
other elements absolutely essen.
tial in modern warfare. Where
cantOnments have been estab.
the demands on the re-
sources of water, lighting and
transportation companies are es-
pecially severe; ability TO com.
ply with such demands is neces.
sary for the safety and comfort
Of the fighting men in training.
A committee representing the
four leading associations, which
include all the principal electric
light and power companies.
street railway companies and
he most important gas compa-
lies of the country, recently
submitted 10 this office a report
n which attention was asked 10
he increase within the last two
ears in the cost of materials ,
hey must use for the mainte.
ance of their properties. They
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01

such additions 10 their charges
for service as will keep in them
the breath of solvency, protect
their owners against unjust loss,
and give them basis of credit
on which they may obtain the
funds with which to meet the
strain put on them by the Gov
ernment's needs. The breaking
down of these corporations would
be a National calamity.
Because of the gravity of the
situation in this regard am
moved to ask for ii the careful
attention of the Congress and
the public. | am impressed with
the Importance of early cOnsid-
Grafton by the Congress of some
measure to provide directly or
indirectly for advance of funds
on some conservative basis to
such of these corporations as
need help most urgently, so that
they can give adequate service
to the Government. The rene.
dy would be unusual; but the
times are unusual.
The amount of railroad and
other public service bonds own
ed by the National banks June
30, 1917. was reported at $685.
BOO, 600. This is equal to ap.
proximately 20 per cent of the
capital stock of the banks.
With appropriate aid from the
Government through the Con-
gress; with liberal recognition
by local authorities of the pres.
ant acute conditions, and with
some practical provision to ena.
Die the corporations TO meet
heir own needs and those of the
country, the danger now press.
ng and becoming more serious
With each day will be removed.
he general business interests of
he country will be fostered, the
.bility and readiness of the pub.
lc 10 respond TO calls for money
viii be maintained and urgent
for the defense of
he country's life and assurance
f our freedom and peace will
e met.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01
A PRESSING PERIL.

National and State Banks. and
many thousands of small and
large investors, have suffered
seriously from the decline of the
earning capacity of public utili-
/ ty corporations and the conse
gent shrinkage i'm the value of
their securities. representing in
yestments of many hundred mil
lions of dollars. These losses
naturally diminish the power
and disposition of the public TO
respond 10 the calls of the Gov
ernment for money for war.
This danger should arouse. |
venture TO suggest. the anxiety
and stimulate the efforts of the
Congress and of every patriotic
citizen. A more urgent and
pressing peril is forced upon
our attention by the obvious fact
that We are dependent so large.
ly on the efficiency and strength
of these corporations and on our
railroads for speed and success
in preparing for and prosecuting
the war.
The corporations referred to
supply light, heat. power and
electric railway transportation
for passengers and freight.
They touch intimately the daily
life of the people. In normal
times they have been favorite
targets for sneers and savage
criticisms from large parts of
the public and the press. In
some instances, doubtless, they
have deserved and invited hos.
tility. In others. the attacks
upon them probably have been
unjust and unreasonable. Free
they have been the vie
tins or benefciaries of local Iol.
tiles. suffering injury in the
end in either case. Yet. gener-
ally, they were able TO serve
the needs of their communities
with reasonable efficiency and
20 earn fair returns on the mon.
- invested in them. Now they
ire threatened with ruin. If
hey are allowed TO sink into /
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01
A Boy That Laughed

know a funny little boy
The happiest ever born
His face is like a beam of JOY,
Although his clothes are torn.
saw him tumble on his nose,
And waited for a groan-
But how he laughed! Do you
suppose
He struck his funny bone?
There's sunshine in each word
he speaks,
His laugh is something grand
Its ripples overrun his cheeks
Like waves on snowy sand.
No matter how the day may go,
You cannot make him cry;
He's worth a dozen boys | know
Who pout and nope and sigh.
Wide Awake.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01

If you want job printing done
don't overlook us. We want to
do all the printing for st. Johns
people. For commercial print
ing this Office is well equipped
and we know how TO do it.
Prices are lower than the same
class of work is done in Port
land, because our expenses are
less. Any support along the
printing line that any citizen or
business man can give us will be
highly appreciated. Please don't
forget.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01
To The Consumer!

Somebody pays the solicitor who calls at your door,
Somebody pays the delivery who brings the goods
Somebody pays the bookkeeper who looks after the
charge accounts.
Somebody pays the loss occasioned by the who
beats his grocery bill.
Somebody pays for the upkeep of the paatia down
town stores
Somebody pays for the big green auto delivery car
that backs up to your door with vered driver and unky
Somebody pays the tea-colfee.extract pedder who
wastes much time going long distances from his base of
Somebody pays for all the little business convenences
that may readily be dispensed with if the proper spirit of
thrift is exercised. Yes somebody pays it. Do you real
ize, Mr. Consumer, THAT SOMEBODY Is YOU? There
is no getting away from it in the final adjustment of ac
counts What is the remedy?
Trade at the nearest store, whatever the line may be-
that gives you right goods and proper service at the mini
mum cost Keep for yourself the money that would 9th
erwse to pay for unnecessary and useless service To
save at the present time, is patriotic duty few
sons why can help you on your grocery bi
believe my overhead expense is the least of any
store in town.
sell for cash only
deliver in my own district and on large orders only
Absolutely profteerng. While most groceries are
higher than formerly my per cent of profit less
than right Look the following prices over and then
act according to your judgment:
Post & To1sss s ai.. no. I Matches late, best quality Sc
Quaker Corn Flakes pkg, lie camIbels Preferred Stock
g, c gsy % new lbs So small BIC Royn S Rde St ' om Bread M S
Cotocnc small can dSc Large roll Toilet Paper for 25e
Best Seeded Rans crop, Black Figs best quality lbs 25e
sccs, Suana Ras per 2c Large Monopoc Gatsup 2c
Walnus Mnnchuro per ID. .lsc Del Monte Tomato Table
White Soap sc Sauce per 7c
Brown Soap &c Bacon sliced piece 10 doc
Fresh stock just received School
Tablets Stationery Tobacco aud Cigars all right prices Quality
OF all goods guaranteed.
J. M. SHAW
Groceries and Provisions
SO2 North Ivauhoc Street PORTLAND, OREGON
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01
u National Calamity
If Public Utilities Are Broken Down

u my icy Al
Hym mea efficiency aiG public L u us snmma
h
generally
yr to pd directly tot he egureGd hhhc public utility
report as rel am to Stree railway companies isfhO
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01
INCREASE FROM 1915 TO 1917

The continued and increasing
efficiency of these corporations
is important for the successful
conduct of the war. This efh-
cheney is not possible with pres.
ent conditions. Corporations
proved by their own figures to
be approaching bankruptcy can.
not obtain money for improve
ments or maintenance. On the
other hand. banks and citizens
suffering severe losses from i'm
vestments in the securities of
these entirely legitimate and
once promising enterprises will
be discouraged from lending
money 10 the Government or de-
prived of the means TO lend.
PUBLIC SH0ULDCOOPERAIE
The first and most direct re.
lief TO the public utilities corpo-
rations can be given by the
state public utilities commits
siOns and municipal and local
authorities, with the broad.
cooperation of the peo-
pie generally. understanding the
necessities of war and realizing
that the more promptly its bur-
iens are accepted the sooner
hey will be lifted. 1t is essen
.ial that forbearance and consid.
aration be exercised by the state
and municipal au-
horities. and that the corpora ,
ions also be permitted 10 make
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01

gave a list of percentages of adj
ditional cost. showing among
others the following items;
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1918-03-01

Not. IN. label on your paper.
The Twin City star., 1918-06-29
SINKINGS Are COSTLY
Foe Pays Dear Price For Ships
Sent Down In May.
Slight Increase In Piracy Toll Offset
BY Record U-Boat Des-
truction.

London, June 2S.-"The month OF
May was really the most favorable
we have had yet"
This Is the comment of Archibald
s. Hurd, the naval writer in the Daily
Telegraph. He adds:
ut is common knowledge that
owing to the large number of sub
marines destroyed the enemy paid
higher prices for every ton Of ship
ping sunk than in any corresponding
period since piracy was inaugurated."
Losse Decrease One-third.
"The offensive by sea was still be-
ing maintained by the Germans dur
ing May with the utmost vigor but
in spite of the unprecedented num-
ber of submarines sent to sea only
224,0OO tons of British tonnage was
lost. as compared with 374.O0O in May
of last year.
"In spite of the fact that losses
from marine risks were 'unduly
heavy it can now be said definitely
that the enemys effort to cripple us
by sea by an offensive simultaneously
to attacks on the western front has
failed definitely.
although exact figures are wanting
Of the sinxings Of submarines, it is
known they reached higher figure
last month than. in any period since
the submarine campaign began"
The Twin City star., 1918-06-29
IN LONDON
Former Russian Premier Will
Visit United States.
Main Object Is Said to Be to Procure
Aid For Land of the Mus
covites.

London, June 2S.-M. Nabakoff,
charge d'affaires of the Russian EN-.
bassy in London, said that former
Premier Kerensky's mission in Eng
land and the purpose of his visit to
the United States is to inform the
people of the two countries, especially
the influential Russians, Of the exact
conditions in Russia with view to
procuring Allied aid for that country.
M. Nabokoff was the first person
to greet Kerensky upon the latter's
arrival in England and has spent
more time than anyone else in Lon
don with the former Russian pre-
mier.
Kerensky reached London, incog-
nito, four days ago. Since them he has
moved about quietly, though busily,
comforting with prominent Russians
in England over the necessity Of AL
lied assistance in Russia
Will Go to Paris.
NJ Kerensky expects to go to Paris.
perhaps before the end of the week.
and few days later to sail for AM
erica. He left Russia lecs than three
weeks ago, by way of Mourmansk.
His wife remains in Russia, in hiding
with their children.
Although Kerensky's evasion of the
police agents of his own country was
facilitated by q moustache and long
beard, he did not think this sufficient
dirguise, and added the dress of a
soldier servant. A friend procured
for him the pass and other papers
of an orderly, and finally he risked
passage ON the railway and got out
of the country
The Twin City star., 1918-06-29
Governor of North Dakota Is Sue
,cessfuI in the State Primary
Contest.
JOHN BAER DEFEATED
Congressman From the First District
Is Beaten by Henry Wick Of Cav
alters. J. Doyle Nominated
by Democrats for Governor.

Bismarck, n. d., June 2S.-Latest
returns from the primaries indicate
that Frazier has won by a majority
of 5000 to 5000 over Steen.
steen Loses Early Lead.
Fargo, N. D., June 2S.-Returns
from rural districts materially en-
hanced the prospects of Governor
Lynn J. Frazier, candidate of the
Nonpartisan league, for denomination
on the republican ticket.
The early lead shown by John
Steen, his opponent, was cut down as
returns came in from sections which
gave Frazier large majorities two
years ago. ..
The league candidate gained
strength with the tabulation Of re-
turns from the country districts.
Reports from rural districts assert
that German counties have piled up
large majorities in favor of Frazier.
In the city of Fargo Steen received
1923 votes against 402 for Frazier.
Democrats Nominate Doyle.
In the GAG precincts recorded the
vote for governor in the Republican
primaries was: Steen, 1909; Frazier,
16,3S0. The Steen strongholds were
in and the Frazier counties missing.
In the Democratic primaries, 8. J.
Doyle, former u. s. marshal for
North Dakota, has been nominated
for governor over. G. w. Wilkinson,
deposed postmaster at Fargo. VIII
kinson has the Townley support. The
Nonpartisan league was trying to
have candidate on each ticket. The
nomination of Doyle will mean that
he will get the big lcyalist vote cast
for Steen, it is predicted.
+ On the first returns, coming from
the cities and towns, Steen was Civ.
en- big lead. In Fargo, for instance,
the vote for Steen against Frazier
was four to one. In Grand Forks
it was more than three to one for
Steen.
The loyalty landslide in the towns,
cities and villages was stopped when
the returns began percolating In from
the strictly rural sections and espe.
cially from those counties where
many Germans live.
The Twin City star., 1918-06-29
Allied Forces On All Battle Fronts
; Prepared For Next Blow
From Teutons.
FOE STROKE EXPECTED
Infantry Activity at Present Confined
to Local Actions at Various Points
ARTILLERY Activity Normal and
Aerial Fighting Increases.

London, June 2S.-Along the west
ern battleline as we'll as on the
mountain and Piave sectors of the
Italian front, the Allied armies await
further enemy efforts. Infantry ac-
tivity Is confined to local actions at
various points.
On the vital stretch of the battle.
front between Ypres and Rheims the
most important action of the last few
days has been that in which the
American troops took from the Ger
mans a commanding hill position near
Belleau wood, northwest of Chateau
Thierry. Besides gaining the hill, the
Americans took 264 prisoners, includ-
ing seven officers. From the hill the
Americans dominate the German po-
sitions for some distance beyond in
the direction Of Torcy.
German Stroke Expected.
1t is believed the German command
is about ready. to launch another
stroke against the Allied lines. The
artillery activity rtmains about nor
NAL on important sectors but aerial
fighting has Increased markedly.
Thirty-six German machines were
brought down or forced to land in a
damaged condition by Franco-British
airmen, while Berlin claims the des-
truction' Of IL Allied airplanes the
same day.
Italians Counting Gains.
There is much sickness prevalent
among the German troops, but this
is not believed to be having any eff.
feet on plans for a renewal of the
enemy offensive.
The Italians are busy taking count
of the guns and material captured
from the Austrians who fled across
the Piave. In the mountain zone the
fighting has died down to local at.
taeks.
Italians Cross Piave.
Rome, June 2S.-Italian forces
made further gains on the lower
Piave, taking 600 prisoners, it is semi
officially announced.
AZ Iuc1 JuuCIIOu VI Iuc IldSe
branches (near San Dona di Piave)
we crossed the river and took 1OO
prisoners" it was stated.
1--WE enlarged the Capo Sile bridge
head, taking 500 prisoners.
Elsewhere we crossed the river
and raided enemy outposts."
German Air Raid Harmless.
Paris, June 28.-Few bombs were
dropped and no casualties were caused
by the German airplanes which raided
Paris, according to the Petit Par.
isien's report of the German attempt
at an air bombardment.
Lively artillery duels south Of the
Aisne are reported In the official
statement from the war office.
In the Vosges the French took
prisoners in raids,
The Twin City star., 1918-06-29
DRAW DRAFT NUMBERS
Baker Picks First Of 1900 to Fix
Order of Call.
Few Months Can Intervene Between
i. Induction of First and Last Of
Those Eligible.

Washington, June 2S.-America's s
class of 1916 stood at attention as
the numbers assigned to each young
man attaining his majority in the
year ended. last June were drawn in
the national draft lottery.
Secretary N. d. Baker, members of
the senate and house military COM
mittee and other high government
officials witnessed the drawing by
blindfolded men of the little capsules
from the bowl, each of the capsules
containing a master number" to be
applied in the $500 registration dis
tricts of the country, according to
the total registration.
Order Secondary to Class.
The drawing was to determine only
the order of summoning to the colors
of the new registrants as finally class
ified BY the local boards under the
QUESTIONABLE system. All OF the
youths whose numbers were drawn
will be assigned to the various five
classes on the basis of information
furnished In the questionnaires now
being mailed out. The new regis.
trafits will be placed at the foot of
the list in each class in their res
pective districts in the order in which
their numbers were drawn.
Baker Makes First Drawing.
The first few numbers to be drawn
were taken from the bowl shortly
after $3.50 o'clock by Secretary Bak.
er. Attaches of the office of General
Crowder later were blindfolded and
withdrew the capsules from the bowl.
As the numbers were drawn, they
were announced and written on q
large blackboard. When the black.
board was filled, 1t was removed to be
photographed and another substitut
ed. This operation was repeated dur.
Ing the more than three hours re.
Quired for the drawing.