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The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
Pointers on Building a Country

" StfN ANAeNAs
 Since newcomer is more ant to see a fault in a country than one who has grown up in it, let us put our selves in the mental position of such farmer, who, seeing evils that should be abolished, is willing to stay and help do it.
 These things would present them selves for the consideration of such man living on farm: Stock running at large; poor roads, and the taxing of sheep and goats, while the eur dog goes free.
 Where will the Holstein calves that have been brought into the county pasture? Out on the range? Not likely. They will have a good, tame grass pasture, otherwise they would soon resemble the scrub, said pasture capably fenced to keep the neighbor- ing half-starved cows from breaking in. The same will hold good as re- gards the blooded pigs. They will be kept on a clover or alfalfa pasture, daily patroled by long nosed, long tailed pigs, looking for a hole to get in at
 One man l knew had twenty -one pigs to come in the late fall, all of which, except one, departed this life at an early age. The one that re- mained was an artist when it came to devising ways of approach on sweet potato or peanut patch. 1t weighed about thirty pounds when a year old Up-to-date states protect their pro- gressive farmers by good stock laws.
 In country like this, where fight ing weeds and sprouts takes up so much of the farmers time. sheep and goats are particularly valuable, since sheep eat so many weeds and goats eat so many sprouts. In Pennsylvania, the writer's native state, no tax was laid on sheep or goats, but each dog, in town or country, was taxed and the money set aside to pay the damages done to the fiocks of sheep by dogs.
 Occasionally newcomer starts out with some sheep in this county, but, after the dogs have paid their re- spects to the flock few times, he in- vestigates and finds that this is Ar kansas and he has nothing to do but grin and bear it.
 We come now to notice the roads, some of which are fearfully and won- derfully made, while others, like Topsy, "just growed' worse and worse as the narrow-tired lumber wagons, day by day, cut down deeper, and still deeper; as the rains came and settled in the ruts and softened them up for the next wagon to get its work in, while 1t is we'll known that a split stick road drag used on the roads af- ter rain would keep the wheel ruts filled up and make the road hard and able to stand more travel without cutting through.
 The powers that be sometimes whisper in our ears the great need of a Jefferson Highway, but it is not on record that they ever took road overseer by the ear and asked him to do his duty.
 Every farmer reigns supreme on his own farm, but what burden would drop off him if these handicaps were removed and he enjoyed the same ad- vantages that farmers of other states do. Before long there will, I believe, be chance to vote on some kind of stock law. The roads must be left, for the present. to the tender nerc;es
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
Food for American Soldiers.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, March 28.-Several weeks ago the various organizations of the D. A. R., and the Daughters of 1872 contributed total of 5000 pounds of canned fruit and vegetables for the American soldiers abroad. A letter of acknowledgement has just been received from A. s. Won 0rden, announcing the safe arrival of the shipment in France, and the fact that it is being distributed among the sol- diers and greaay appreciated.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

The response published here is written by drafted man, oddly enough, J. K. Rasmussen of Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich, and sent in by A. R. St. Cyr, the Thirteenth Company scribe:
 WHY? Why didn't you wait to be drafted? The answer is simple enough: You didn't need a brass band to lead
 you,
 You're made of the right kind of
 stuff. Your banquet will come when it's
 over,
 And that's when you'll want to be
 cheered; And then you will know you de-
 served it,
 Because you had volunteered. Don't get discouraged so quickly; From what 1 have seen I've a
 hunch That out of the millions of soldiers Uncle Sam likes YOU best of the
 bunch. You do not complain of your duties. Of hardships you've nothing to
 fear, You lick up your meals with a
 relish
 Because you're a volunteer. You weren't dragged in by a number AS though you were no one at all. And you didn't go round with a
 frown on,
 AFRAID that your country would
 call. You didn't buy every paper And scan the draft column with
 fear,- You marched right along with your
 head up,
 Because you're volunteer. What if the little draft WilIies Do get little more praise? Praise won't get the old Kaiser It's work that is wanted these
 days. Just keep your eye on Berlin, boys: Never mind the brass bands and
 cheers; The glory will go to the heroes. and THEY'LL BE THE VOLUNTEERS
 Mason City Qll.) Banner. For Sale-One extra good saddling
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

etteville. At this time the informa- tion contained therein should be very valuable to all farmers. The farmer who does not do his best to produce meat not only stands in his own fnan- cial light, but fails in doing his best for his country in the war for liberty.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
PIN MONEY AND BONDS.

Farmers wives always have made a practice of raising chickens and sell ing eggs for pin money. Chickens and eggs have been bringing fabulous prices in these war times and will con tinue to bring high prices. The more chickens, the more pin money. Some of this money invested in Liberty Bonds will provide the farmers boy with gun and ammunition and feed and clothe him while he is defeating the kaiser.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
APRIL 6 Is PATRIOTIC DAY.
Governor Brough Calls on State to
 Support Third Liberty Loan.

CuppOFL AHiru Liberty Lohn- Special to The Star
 Little Rock, March 2S.-The gover- nor has proclaimed Saturday, April 6, as Patriotic Day, in support of the Third Liberty Loan campaign which opens simultaneously on that day thruout the nation. He calls "upon all places of business to close between the hours of one and three in order that the people of each community may listen to patriotic addresses on the titanic struggle now raging in Flu rope" He declares that ''it is import ant that our people be thoroly aroused in every nook and hamlet of our state and country, as to the seriousness of the situation"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
 WILHELM, THE TRESPASSER.

If farmer over here in America doesn't want anybody hunting on his land he puts up sign which reads: "NO TRESPASSING," and the man with the gun stays of, if he knows what's good for him. Over in Ger many when the kaiser comes along, he has the fence laid down, rides in, seats himself in an armchair and orders the farmer to chase the game around in front of him, and the faner has to do 1t or go to jail. A gun, backed by a Liberty bond, will show Wilhelm what the farmer thinks of him and his methods.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

H. c. Couch, U. s. Fuel Adminis- trator for Arkansas, is urging that all users of coal arrange for their next winters supply at once, to pur- chase and store it, in order that the mines may be kept working during the summer, and that there shall be no suffering when, later, the govern ment may demand great part of the output of the mines. While Mena depends largely on wood for fuel. as it should, yet there is no reason why those who. from necessity or desire use coal, should not take the sug- gestions offered and avoid hardships later.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

When you hve backache the livsr or kidneys are lure to be out of gear. Try Sanol, it foes wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial S5c bottle wilIconvince you. Get it at the drug stre. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
of the road overseer, who reigh5 ''

of the road overseer, who relgn' preme over his district. <.
 As for the dog question, It n.lid deep-seated to look for any w. soon. We, therefore, look to tne i;rs,. WIS for a remedy and find thSs at ut ts action with gun and poison, as rajd, protect the flock from the nsA' Jam. but just to get revenge for tns thst age already done, is about an .,.or' can be done. t. M' i1''''
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For Proseeutina Attorney

The Star is authorized to announce
 X. D. DU I4ANEY as a candidate for reelection (sec- ond term as Prosecuting Attorney of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, sub feet to the action of the Democratic primary
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

The Star has received Circular No. 36, by L. W. Osborn, on Grazing Crops for Hogs," sent out by the Ag- ricultural Experiment Station, Fay
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

The Star is authorized to announce
 w. B. (BARNEY) THOMAS as candidate for Representative of Polk county, subject to the action of khe Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
THE MONEY COMES BACK.

The cycle money invested in Liberty Bonds is short and complete. The people lend the money to the govern ment, the government lends some to our allies, and our government and allies straightway spend the money or the greater portion of it, among the people of the United States. In some instances the money paid in by wage earners on one installment of Liberty Bonds is paid by the government to their employers and by their employ CTS back to them in the way of wages before the next Bond installment is due.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

The Star is authorized to announce
 c. L. (DOC) BAKER ae candidate for Treasurer of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For County and Probate Clerk.

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., 1918-04-04
For Assessor.
The Star is authorized t

J. A. HUGHES as candidate for reelection (sec- -ond term to the office of assessor of Polk county, subject to the action If the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

The Star is authorized to announce
 II. ". FINGER As a candidate for the office of : County and Probate Judge of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For Cotton Weiaher.

The Star is authorized to announce
 ALBERT ROBERTSON ns candidate for Cotton Weigher, ty, subject to the action of the Dem- eratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For Sheriff.

The Star is authorized to announce
 ]. A. THORNTON as candidate for Sheriff of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For Treasurer.

The Star is authorized to announce
 w. P. MOUNT
 Ae candidate for the office of Treas irer of Polk county, subject to the sction of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

The Star is authorized to announce
 FRED J. SMITH As a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk County, sub lect to the action of the Democrat lc primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For County Judge.

The Star is authorized to announce
 A. K. WEAR as candidate for reelection to the Ofiice of County and Probate Judge, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Circuit Judge.

The Star is authorized to announce
 JAMES S. STEEL ss a candidate for Circuit Judge Of the Ninth Judicial circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For Renresentative
The Star is authorized to announce
 J. B. WILLIAMS

of Hatfield as A candidatef or Rep resentative, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

For Sale-One extra good saddling
 and driving mare. Clyde Miller Potter, Ark, R. F. D. No. 1, 14-st
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

The Star is authorized to announce
 w. K. CLINTON
 of Grannis as candidate for Sher- in of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04

The Star is authorized to announce
 J. M. LO0NEY of Board Camp as a candidate for the office of Sheriff and ex-offlcio Collector of Polk County, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For Circuit Clerk.

The Star is authorized to announce
 w. l. PARKER As candidate for reelection (second serm) to the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-04-04
For Superintendent,

The Star is authorized 10 announce
 TOM J. WILBANKS Of Grannis as candidate for Super intendent of Schools for Polk Coun- subiect to the action of the Demo- rcratic primary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15
COUNCIL OBJECTS
TO ADDED EXPENSE
Opposes Any Special Legislation
That Would Burden
City Finances.

At tho meeting Of City Council, last
night. il was made evident nv the reso-
lution passed hy the city fathers. and
signed bv all the members, that Council
is not going to stand for any legislation
nj the special session of Legislature which
would cause unnecessary expense upon
the city ol Wilmington. and that there
shall he no bills passed affecting the gov
ernment Of this municipality without
Council being consulted and informed of
what such bills proposed are. The rceo-
luton. which was adopted with the
unanimous vote of Council. follows.
Whereas, II has pleased the governor
of the State Of Delaware Ia call the State
Legislature in special session for the pur-
pose uf considering certain measures
which have for their object the successful
prosecution of the war IN which VIZ arc
now engaged. and
Whereas, Feeling there may be dis
position ON the part of some persons tn
Introduce measures other than those men,
toned in the call of the governor, and
Whereas. THE Council II the Mayor
and Council NJ Wilmington deems IL
nnwsr tn pass any legislation affecting
the city of Wilmington at this special
session, especially such measures as may
require the borrowing uf money, either hy
honling the city or otherwise. therefore
I've II
Resolved, Bv The Council Of The
Mayor and Council of Wilmington, sit
ting az COMMITTEES of the whole, that
tho members Of the General Assembly
nf the State of Delaware he. and they
are hereby respectfully requested "a
a,,,l oil tputrl a that Ill
make il necessary for the city II vii
nington to borrow money 20 put said
legislation into effect and he il further
Resolved That the chairman IT the
6napcn committee of The Council be and
h. Is hereby instructed and requested to
present copy Of these resolutions to the
nresident pro tenporc of the state Senate
and he Speaker If the House of kcpre-
sontatiyea and request them 80 rpad the
same TO the respective houses # IN his
Judgment he may deem u necessatv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15
ELECTED OFFICERS.
Delaware Canoe Club at Annual
Meeting Pays Tribute to Mem
bcrs in Army of United States.

The Delaware Canoe Club held its
annual meeting last night at the home of
DIR. William Baldwin, ia Market street.
Officers were elected, after the transaction
of such business as usually came before tho
annual session. as follows: Commodore,
William X. Handy; vice-commodorc
Nj. D. Lane; captain. Leonard Il. Crosby
secretary. G.. +. Eastman; treasurer, a.
! Cro2icr.
Commodore Handy presided at the
festivities which followed the business
session.
There are nine Of the members Of the
club now fighting under the stars and
stripes and the club, as a mark Of apprccia-
ton for their services TO the country, ln-
animouslv decided to- retain them III iull
membership during their absence, or any
other member enlisting, with their dues
fully paid ur 90 the time of their return.
In addition the club decided to see that
the boats of the absent members and Their
lockers in the club houses are kept IN good
order
The club now comprises n member
ship of thlrtv-nine active members and
several hundred men and women friends
who frequently make Use ot the club
houses There are As boats IN the club
and they also own tWo ttho i"uS'S; oif
at the foot Of Eleventh street, and the
other nj Smaley's Lake. They have about
decided 10 sell the house at the foot Of
Eleventh street. either building p new one
or remove their headquarters to some other
place
Among those present last night were
George GrofI, Edward d. Sparks NJ NJ
Carrentcr. Thomas Logan, Warren Eli
rotf Dr Myers. Henry Hess Edwin
Banc. G. S. Eastman, Commodore HANDY
nr. William Baldwin. A. Grocer, G. T.
Hammitt. Earl Smith, John Price. Cur
ncv Dayett. C. r Pierce, H. 6. Crooks,
q. T. Bartram, NJ. -. Lane and L. X.
f~r.,sLt-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15
200 CITIES FIGHT RISE.
Jersey Service Corporation Meets
Stiff Opposition: Hearing
Postponed.

Trenton, March l5-- When Thomas N .
McCartcr, the president, and othcr high
officials of the Public Service Corpota-
tion appeared before the Public Utility
Commission yesterday in argue in support
of the Public Service Railways applicn-
ton for Increased rates thev were con-
ftonted by counsel representing more
than 200 municipalities nf the State
which are opposed to any change
Az the cloao of an hours debate. during
which the company insisted upon the
necessity for prompt action and the
municipal counsel pleaded for time To
prepare their case the board deferted
the hearing until Tuesday, March 26
The municipalities Grsi asked for post
ponemcut of three months and suhse-
q'iently for one ot two mon'hs. in order
that they might be fully prepared to
croes-examine expert or other witnesses
called by the rnilway company
The postponement of eleven DAYS was
granted after Ralph " T. Douges, prcsii-
dent of flle commission. had pointed out
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks-Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says DIR. Edwards. Weli.Known
Ohio Physician

DR.. r. NJ. Edwards for II year. treated
scores Of women for liver and bowel
ailments. During these years he gave 90
his patients prescription made Of few
we'll known vegetable ingredients mixed
with olive oil. naming them DR.. EjwaAls'
Olive Tablets. You will know t3t1 by
their olive color.
These tablets; re wonder .wprt11 ION the
liver and bowels which cause 8, rrmal
action, carrying off the waste ars neon.
Gus matter in ones system.
II Nyou have pale face, sallow look, dull
ewes, pirnples, coated tongue headaches, a
listless, no-pocd feeling. all out cf sorts,
inactive bowels, sou take one Of Or.
Edwards' Olive Tablets nightly for time
and note the pleasing results
Thousands of women 40 ven - men
tahe DR.. Edwards Olive Tabiete-the sue.
cessful substitute for calomei-~ncw ard
then just to keep In the pink Of condition.
l0c and Csc per boz. Al druppista 2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15

a new suit for Easter for the boy-sze5 to
years; new Norfolk MILDLY BlouSes; Etons
and Norfoks: choice up to $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15

There's somnambuliat, remarked
the fuel dealer. How do you know"
only man who had been walking in his
sleep for long time would ask me If he
could get a reduction in the price Of fuel
bv taking a large quantity. Washing
Ton Star
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15
TWO YEARS AS PASTOR.
es-,s, s1orrpspopaencs Of Every rvenins

Red LION, March l5.--Dn Sunday
morning at ~ O'Clock, Pastor Roy r.
Thawiey VIII c'oee h's pastofats Of two
vrars. greatly to the regret If great
number Of the local church people and
the residents. Sunday school services
VIII begin at 10 O'Clock and lsst one hour.
In the auditorium of the ! q. q. v.
Hsli at Bear station, on Sunday evening,
Pastor Thawl uf Lebanon NJ ". Church
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15
SmiIeare Rocks for Delaware Rows

The Delaware soldier bows will here
after pack up q smileage book IN their
old kit bags, with their other huflic
The supply will be assured through The
action of the Rotary Club Yesterday
afternoon. II WAS decided ~ supply
all drafted men from Wilmington and the
State with smleage books
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15

Over 20 members ~ tho faculty ~ nd
University - Chicago arc nDw in tlis raf
service. Of This uunbef 27 are ~ rfp
feseional rsnk and include ihr Trrerlanf
~ the university
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15

that the power Of the commission to s'is-
pend the proposed increase Of from five
to seven cents for carfare only covers q
three months period
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15

How bent that young man i-
mo wonder llo comes ~ ofpil :
family"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15

Every Evenings classified advertise.
nents bring results. Proved to the satis.
faction Of many and will he to you Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-15
ylere5Ity

viii preach a farewell sermon ~ Il 80
nclnk
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-26
TILE TRAP FOR RABBITS

/ An inexpensive and permanent
sewer tile trap for cottontail rabbits
which has proved very effective in
Kansas, is described in Farmers NJ.
letln IP2, Colonial Rabbits in Re.
lation to Trees and Farm Crops." De.
'alls OF this trap were supplied bv
M. J. NJ Walmsley, who has used il
successfully on his and other farms in
that state. To make the trap. pro-
coed as follows.
Set II by 8 inch "tee" sewer tile
with the long end downward, and
bury it so that the 6-neh oneninr
at the side is below the surface of
the ground. Connect two lengths of
tinch sewer pipe horizontally with
the side opening Second grade or
even broken tile will do. Cover ire
joints with soil as to exclude ljght.
Provide a tight removable cover.
such as an old harrow disk, To-, the
- OF the large tile. The prelccun.
end OF the small tile is then y.r
rounded with rocks, brush. or wool.
so as TO make the hole loait e.ang
to rabbits and encourage them 10 fire..
quent the den. Rabbits, o. course
are free to 30 in or out of these dons.
which should be constructed IN prom
isng spots on the farm and in the
orchard. a trained dog Win locate
inhabited dens. The outlet is closed
with a disk of wood on a stake. or
tho dog guards the opening. rhe
cover is lifted and the rabbits can.
tured by hand. These traps are espe.
clally suitable for open lands and
prarieS, where rabbits can not lud
natural hiding places. They are Der.
nancnt and cost nothing for remains
from year to year If it is desired
to poison rabbits, the bats NAV be
placed inside these traps, out of the
way Of domestic animals or birds.
This trap also furnishes an excellent
means Of obtaining rabbits for the
table, or even for market.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-26

we're to have dumplines for dinner
tonight. And creamed potatoes
'Huh?' the small boy asked, TAX
Ing one step forward. Not really,
They wouldn't be 50 mean as to have
those two pet dishes on the very
night he ran away forever. lie hest.
tated.
Well" he said at last, frostily.
"mebbe | wont 20 today. Mebbe I'll
put it off. ! guess I'll come home
for this night, anyhow"
Fine said his mother. I'm be
awiully glad to see you. And now
run along or you're going to be late
for school"
Il guess I'd better leave my money.
TOO said the hero, emptying his
pocket hastily.