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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
Frank Fried IS Imnro,ed.

Mrs. Frank R. Fried and family have been greatly relieved during the last few days by the encourag- ing word that has come from the Great Lakes Training station con- corning the condition of Frank Fried. who was reported dangerous ly ill last week Mr. Fried left on Thursday to be at his sons bedside, but even before he reached Chicago word came that d favorable change had taken place in the young mans condition.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
Farm Loan Committee "a Hatfield.

R. F. Wear of Ink, B. c. Davis of Potter and T. s. Potter of Mena, constituting the loan committee of the Mena Federal Farm Loan Asso- citation went to Hatfield on Tuesday they are going to make appraise- ment of farms, the owners of which have made application for loans thru the Mena association. They have about twenty applications in the community about Hatfield, and after they make the inspections on these farms they plan to make a trip to the eastern part of the eoun- fw
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
HOPE WOMAN IS HONORED.
Miss Shields is First of Sex Enrolled
 the Supreme Court.

Little Rock, Jan. 29-The first woman ever enrolled in the Su- preme court of Arkansas as a prac- ticing attorney is Miss Sarah Cock Till Shields of Hope, who was en- rolled yesterday with several of the sex who have heretofore monopo- lized the courts of the state This is authorized by a special act passed by the last legislature.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
Lee Osborne Win Have a Sale.

Lee Osborne of Nandervoort brother of R. D. Osborne of this city. spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week with his brother in Mena and io look after business matters. He recently sold his i20a farm near Vandervoort. and he is now plan- ming to have a public sale of his personal property He has been a resident of Polk county for twelve years, and now That he has sold his farm has no intention If leay- ing
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
 BILL WOULD MAKE
 ALL INDIANS CITIZENS.

Washington, Jan 25.-The most drastic Indian legislation proposed in any recent Congress was intro dueed when Renresentaiipe Garter Of Oklahoma. chairman of the House Committee. proposed to con- fer citizenship on Indians born within tho territorial limits of the United States; authorizing issue of land tiles te all adult mxed blood Indians and the delivery to every Indian entitled his full pro-rata share 0f tribal funds. Commissions would be appointed 10 carry out the Wnrk
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
Lightning strtfck Mena Residence.

During the rain Sunday morning lightning struck the residence on Third street occupied by Mir. and Mrs. Frank Brumley. The bolt struck the chimney on the north of the house, tearing it down to the roof. and then followed the rafters and ceiling joists, tearing hole in the side of the building as it came out. The paper and cloth in one of the rooms caught fire but was easily extinguished by Mir. Brum- lev
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
GG.aIIed to Sick soldier Son.

Mir. and Mrs. 0. C. Kirby of De- Queen were called to Camp Pike one day last week on account of the critical condition of their son. who, 1t. will be remembered recently re- turned t0 Camp Pike after having been home on sick leave No defl- nite word has come from them since
 going io Camp Pike, but they had been asked by the captain of WilPs company to como al once on account Of the sons very serious cnndninn.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
FoR lRlsW HnME RtLF.
Dublin PaJsers Say United States !,
 pfepared tO Make Riq Loan.

London, Jan. 28.--Dublin papers today print Washington report to the effect the United States is pre- pared to make a loan of 20.O00O00 poiinds to obtain Irish home rule. and that American capitalists are prepared to invest similar sum if the question is settled.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
]. Kirsch Gets Thaeler Emnranola

John Kirsch living east of Mena held the key which unlocked the tmprenola given away by the Thacker Grocery Company. The customers of the store were given keys. and among the number given out there was only one which would unlock the Emprenola, and the holder of that key secured the nau- sis box,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For County Trcasurer.

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., 1918-01-31
STEAMERS UPENDED
 BY THE ICE G0RGES

Paducah, Ky, Jan. 29.-Descending ice gorges in the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, converging here today, swept the river fleet of packets and other crafts from their moor ngs at uprlver points and in the Paducah harbor and carried it down the Ohio. Appeals for help from persons maPooned on the ice bound craft plainly were heard as they were carried past this city.
 X report from Metropolis, H., said several packets were seen standing on end in the ice as the foe passed that place.
 The number of boats caught in the torrent has not been determined. It was said they would probably reach more than a dozen. A prelim- mary estimate of the damage, if all were lost, placed it at more than S200,000.
 Eagle line steamboats, St. Louis packets, several Tennessee river and other smaller craft were in the harbor here when the gorge broke The boats rocked and swayed with the impact of the ice. Additional cables hastily were run to shore but failed to hold them, as the pressure of ice became greater, and one by one they were torn from their moorings and swept down the river.
 The survivors of the hapless fleet are expected to reach Carlo, H., late this evening.
 Gorges on Tennessee.
 Metropolis, 1ll., Jan. 29~-Ice gorges sweeping down the Tennes- see river caused a heavy loss to river steamers and other craft to- day and endangered score of lives. Fifteen boats were carried away by the ice foes. Two of them, the Bald Eagle and Spread Eagle are reported to have sunk.
 The Paducah dry docks, one con- taining the steamer American. and the other the steamer Rapids, both passed here. The City of Cairo was torn from it's moorings and serious ly damaged The Bowling also was swept away. but lodged down the river apparently little damaged The ferry, Alfred, fastened to der rick boat was carried down the river toward Joppa.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
Street Commissioner.

The Star is authorized to announce
 w. J. TUCKER as candidate for Street Commission CT of Mena, subject to the action of tho Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
ANNOUNCEMENTs.

The Star is authorized to announce
 TOM J. WILBANKS of Grannis as a candidate for Super intendent of Schools for Polk Coun- ty, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
Bolsheviki Agents Are in America.

Chicago, Jan. Bolsheviki agents will attend the trial of i66 Industrial Workers of the World soon to begin before Federal Judge K. NJ. Landis. it was announced to- day.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For Representative.

The Star is authorized to announce
 J. B. WILLIAMS s of Hatfield as a candidatef or Rep resentative, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. kas
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
F'0r Assessnr.
The Star is authorized to announc,

LA HUGHES as a candidate for reelection (sec- end terml to the office ef assessor of Polk county, subject to the. action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For Circuit Clerk.

The Star is authorized to announce
 FRED J. SMITH as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk County. sub ject to the action of the Democrat ie primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For County and Probate Clerk.
 The Star is authorized to announce
WILL, ALEXANDER

" FIlII fTITllNItINIFEIt as candidate for the office of County and Probate Clerk of Polk County (second terml, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For Circuit Judqe
Tine Star is authorized to annou

JAWTlS S. C ' FlNIi as a candidate for Circuit Judge of the Ninth Judicial circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
Marninn Order.

State of Arkansas. County of PQiss' .,s ss n the J. P. Court of s. II. Slllls,,' nt,
 E. B. Cox. plaintiff, vs. |. E. eo'- win. defendant. ;s
 The defendant, l.. B. Calvin. e warned to appear in this court Wl.n- in thirty days and answer the coi'- plaint of the plaintiff. x. B. COX
 January 26. 1918. ,p Adv. First Pub. Jan. 3i, 1918. Iest Pun. Feb. q. aeie
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For County Judge.

The Star IS authOrlzed To announce
 A. K. WEAR as a candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Judge. subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary. @
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
This Is classed as ~noar.IIna., ,,
sIecial fo me etnr

Little Rock. Jan 9 in Reply to T question propoundea by County Council of Defense. the State Coun- cil has expressed it's opinion that a family that has i6 barrels of four and 1000 pounds of sugar is guilty of hoarding food in violation of the principles enumerated by the Fed crat Food Administration
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
10 Prospective MuIc Buvrrs.

We have on hand at present 95 head of fresh sound young mules. runnine from iilh to i6 hands. We solicit buyers to call and inspect eur stock and prices.
 Bonner & Hume. At Polk County Wagon Yard, on FoursA Street Adv9i-RS-A
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For Circuit Clerk.
The Star IS authorized Co
 M 1. BARKER

as candidate for recollection (second term to the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For Treasurer.

The Star is authorized to announce
 w. ?. MOUNT
 as candidate for the office of Treas urer of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
For Street Commissioner.

The Star IS authorized Co announce
 JAMES EMERSON as a candidate for the office or Street Commissioner of the City of Mena, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED
January 23.

January 23. Arch Benbrooks, Vandervoort. ..,,.................... aged IS Susie Allen, same. e......... aged lS
Meade County news., 1918-03-21
ON GUARD

At this time of the year people feel
weak, tired, listless, their blood is thin,
they have lived indoors and perhaps
expended all their mental and bodily
energy and they want to know how to
renew their energy and stamina, over
come headaches and backaches, have
clear eyes, a smooth, ruddy skin, and
feel the exhilaration Of real good health
tingling thru their body. Good, pure,
rich, red blood is the best insurance
against ills of all kinds. Almost all
diseases ccne from impure and impov-
erished blood. 1t is to be noticed In the
pale or pimply face, the tired, haggard
appearance or the listless manner.
Drink hot water half hour before
meals, and for vegetable tonic there's
nothing better than DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, the old-fashioned
herbal remedy, which has had such a
fine reputation for fifty years. 1t con-
tains no alcohol or narcotics. 1t Is
made from Golden Seal root, Blood
root, Oregon grape root, Queens root,
Black Cherry bark, extracted with gly-
cerine and made into tablets and liquid.
Tablets sixty cents, at most drug stores.
In order to insure pure blood and to
build up the system try this tonic
known as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Get 1t nowl
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

While these wearers of the pretty
afternoon frocks compare observations
on rose culture, we have opportunity to
take note on two approved models of
dresses made in the new styles. The
designer of the gown at the right chose
wool fabric and found the allowance
of four and half yards which pa
triotism will concede to one dress, all
that he needed. The other frOck Is
of striped satin and plain geOrgette
crepe, which need not be conserved,
but 1t uses only just enough material
to carry out design that makes mod
est demands In fabrics.
The wool frock Is one-piece model
with narrow, plain skirt Joined to a
plain bodice. by n wide, straight belt
of the material. The sleeves are close
fitting, making place for row of
small cloth-covered buttons, set close
together, which appear to have become
the hallmark of class on blouses and
gowns. A panel Of cloth at each side
Is tnrned up and ornamented with a
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

large embroidered motif in two colors,
one of them matching that In the
frock. The neck Is finished with repe-
tition Of this motif In smaller size.
A double tunic distinguishes the
novel frock at the left Of the pic
ture. 1t has a narrow underskirt Of
crepe with a long tunlc of crepe fin
ished at the bottom with a wide band
Of striped satin. The full sleeves are
of crepe with bands Of the striped silk
at the wrists. The easily draped bod
ice is cut with square neck-Opening
at the front and Is made entirely Of
silk, Joined to pointed tunic Of silk
that Is shorter at the back than at the
sides and front. 1t does not extend
across the front Of the frock and its
shape and length are style features Of
the season that characterize coats in
coat suits as well as tunics. Frocks of
this kind usually fasten under the arm
and on the shoulder. A lace-trimmed
organdIe collar and cuff set Is so good
finish for this frock that 1t may be
considered necessity.
Meade County news., 1918-03-21
shopplnu a Serious Matter.

There Is one consolation for soar.
ing prices, for 1t is an undlsputed fact
that the more you have to pay for an
article, even when this increased price
is no more than fair, the more consid-
crate and helpful sales people are in
serving you. Since shoe prices have
been high 1t is surprising how seldom
we are urged to take shoes that we dc
not care for. And when we must pay
So a yard for woolen goods that not
long ago we could have bought for
scarcely more than half that price, nc
one urges us to decide In a hurry
Shopping now becomes serious mat
ter, as well with the sales people as
with the shopper.
Meade County news., 1918-03-21
INCREASE IN WESTERN
CANADA ACREAGE
will Prove a Big Factor in Win
ninq the War.

Reports to hand indicate that West.
ern Canada has a vastly increased
acreage ready for crop this year over
last year. The splendid open fall Of
1917, gave better opportunity for fall
blowing than for some years. Work
in the fields was almost continuous
until the end Of November. In fact, in
the neighborhood of Pincher Creek,
Alberta, there was sufficient mild
weather in January of this year to
permit farmers to plow, and many
took advantage Of 1t. A great many
Americans owning land in Canada
moved up last year, and this has also
helped to increase the acreage. They
came into possession Of the land at
prices varying from $500 to $4,000
an acre, and with the proven yields
Of wheat running from twenty and as
high as fifty bushels per acre, with a
set price of 1921 bushel, they could
Join production and patriotism to-
gether with a big margin Of profit.
The Post-Intelligencer of Seattle,
WASH, gives a very conservative state
ment of the agricultural development
and opportunities in Western Canada.
In its issue of December IA, 1917, 1t
says:-
"SInce the beginning Of the year
American emigration into Canada hns
been greatly stimulated according to
the reports Of the Dominion authorl-
ties, and has been almost entirely made
up Of farmers attracted by the fertile
and comparatively cheap wheat lands.
"Whatever may be said Of wheat
culture as a profitable avOcation in
ordinary years, since the beginning Of
the war 1t has offered advantages
quite beyond the usual opportunities.
War has doomed the price Of wheat
until the farmer now receives around
81 for his product Mt his grnnary.
Average crops, according to the adap-
tation Of soil and climate are from
12 to 25 bushels to the acre. Even
the minimum crop, at So per bushel,
brings in these war times a reasonable
DTOuCs DtlOTe lle WIZ WHeuI Culluio
was fast being abandoned by farmers
who worked intelligently for results
on the right side Of the ledger. 1t has
been the popular crop for new coun-
tries, but when the pioneers settled
down to business 1t was generally
corn, hogs, cattle and diversified farm
ing that brought the profits. Iowa and
the 'Dakotas in turn, as their prairles
became settled, mortgaged the land on
wheat culture and afterwards paid of
the mortgages with corn and hogs.
"War Is thus bringing a temporary
encouragement to wheat farming.
Many Of the ranchers Of Manitoba, Sas-
katchewan and Alberta laid away
$4,000 to'$30,000 in the banks last fall.
It may be pointed out, however, that
the growing Of wheat is not the only
lnducement which is leading settle
ment to Canadian lands. Low taxation,
favorable agricultural climate, and
profitable prices not only for grain but
for hogs, cattle and all forms Of farm
produce all contribute their share
toward the rapid settlement Of the fer
tile lands Of Western Canada."-Ad-
vertlsement.
Meade County news., 1918-03-21
DUKE AGAINST PERSHING

Duke Albrecht Of Wurtemburg is
in command of the German forces fac
ing the American troops who have
taken over a sector of the French front
near st. Mihiel.
Albrecht is one of the two German
generals of royal blood who have made
regulations during the war. The other
Is the Crown Prince Rupprecht of Ba-
varia. Albrecht was inspector general
of the Sixth German inspection dis
trict when the war broke out. He
commanded the Thirteenth army corps
at Stuttgart and was one of the lead
ers Of the German drive through Bel
glum.
He commanded the German army
that subdued the great French fortress
at Maubeuge on the Belgian border. 1t
was the fall of Maubeuge under the
unprecedented pounding Of the new
type Of German siege guns that led to
the abandonment of fortress warfare
in the present struggle and the substi-
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

Just as the hats Of their mothers
and big sisters are blossomlng out
into regular bouquets Of flowers, and
shapes are fairly covered with trim
mings, hats for little girls seem dis
posed to the simplest sort of decora-
ton. This is especially true of the
pressed shapes in fine italian milan
that are so we'll suited to childhood
and other blocked hats, but there are
many little fabric-covered shapes as
we'll that are all but untrimmed.
Two hats that belong in this class
Of meagerly trimmed but pretty hats
for the little miss Of five or more
years, are shown above. One Of them,
the hat at the left, is Of Italian milan
in natural yellow-white Of the straw.
It's brlm Is much like a poke bonnet,
and its crown has an indented ridge
lust below the top which adds much
to its good style. A sash of dark blue
velvet ribbon is tied in soft knot, Its
two short ends hanging off the brim
at the right side, near the back Of the
hat. Each end of velvet is finished
with a cord and ball of silk. This is
lovely hat for a little miss with
fiaxen curls, and is becoming to dark
haired children as well.
The fabric-and-braid hat at the right
has dropping brim of carpet" braid
"a new braid finer and smoother than
the caterpillar braid that 1t resembles.
The crown Is crepe georgette In a
heavy quality and crepe is used fol-
facing the brim. Baby velvet ribbon
makes the sash with loops and ends
at the back that serves for trimming
this little model. and three tiny tight
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

WOMAN IN ADVISORY COUNCIL

The one woman member of the
advisory council Is Miss Agnes Nestor
Of Chicago, president of the Woman's
Trade Union league, member of the
wOman's committee of the council Of
national defense, and former president
Of the International Glovemakers'
Union.
It was in 1909 that Miss Nestor
first won recognition as a champion Of
her sex. She was a mere struggling
glovemaker at that time, but she en-
gineered bill through the Illinois leg
islature limiting the hours of women
factory workers to ten day. Two
years later she was sent down from
Chicago to Springfield by the unions
to lobby for "Bill 1902" otherwise
known as "The Girls Bill" which pro-
vided the same protection to girls in
mercantile establishments, to tele-
graph and telephone operators, and so
forth. For 13 long weeks she was at
the capitol, never missing one legisla-
Meade County news., 1918-03-21
WORLDS BIGGEST BUYER

"The biggest buyer in the world"
Rising from obscurity, this is the
position held today by Edward r.
Stettinius, who was recently appoint
ed surveyor general of supplies in the
war department by Secretary of War
Baker.
Stettinius was born in st. Louis,
on February Is, 1865. After complet-
ing his education at the University of
st. Louis he engaged in business in his
native city. In 1892 he entered the
Chicago grain pit. Fortune did not
favor him there. He then became
treasurer Of the Stirling company,
manufacturers Of water-tube boilers.
Within year he was made general
manager Of the company.
Stettinius extended his field of
operations when the Stirling company
consolidated with the Babcock & Will
cox company in 1905. Chicago capi-
talists interested in the Diamond
Match NOmpany, impressed by the
Meade County news., 1918-03-21
Sleeves or Sleeveless.

Whether you will have sleeves at oil
in your new spring coat or wrap is
mooted question. Some Of the new
suits are made with Elton coats with.
out any sleeves. There are velveteen
sleeveless coats made with smart belts
that are specially designed to wear
with silk or cotton gingham dresses.
Meade County news., 1918-03-21
HE RECRUITED THE NAVY

Leigh Carlyle Palmer, chief Of the
bureau of navigation, is one of the
younger officers of the navy who heads
an important bureau Of the depart
ment with the rank Of rear admiral,
and on account of his enviable record
for efficiency, on file in the depart
ment, he was brought in from sea duty
to assume this important work when
war with Germany became imminent.
The remarkable record made in
recruiting the United States navy up
to its present war strength has been
accomplished under the direction Of
Rear Admiral Palmer, who has charge
of the personnel of the service. Some
idea of the growth may be gained
from the facts. On April 6 of last
year the navy had complement Of
$4,000 men and not more than 10000
men in the Naval Reserve. Today the
regular establishment numbers 1885,
600 men, while the Naval Reserve
force has attained the remarkable
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

80 I can do my house work without any
difficulty. / advise any woman who is
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound trial and it will do as much for
them. Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 1421 9th
St., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious condi.
tions where q hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
30 many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary every woman who wants
to avoid an operation should give it q
trying ordeal.
If complications exist, write to Lydia
e. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience is at your service.
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

roses, made of folded silk, are set
prlmly about 1t, one in front and one
at each side. This hat Is shown in
several light colors, all making good
setting for the roses in dark rose-red
or other dark color, that pronounce
the design we'll finished.
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

work of Senu appointed him to the compan board later made him
1909 president the ability
the attention 1916 he
admitted banking There perfected
which handled
purchasing supplies
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

6uHerlng, ana Two
doctors de cided
that ! would have
to go through an
operation before ]
could get well.
"My mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try 1t before SUBJ
mitting to an opera
tion. Itrelieved me
from pnu froI1hlaa
Meade County news., 1918-03-21
Just Il.

"Her part fitted that little child ac-
tress like a glove"
$50 to speak, like a kid glover"
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

A genius is man who doesn't know
whether he is eating boiled cabbage or
stewed fudge.
Meade County news., 1918-03-21

active service Admiral Palmer is forty
the class of 1895 and
best aound athlete Annapolis time He Santiago
the Philippines He had
Of being spent
his first shore duty