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The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
PRICE OF SUGAR 10 BE EQUALIzED
President Wilson Organizes and Fi- nances Board to Protect the Con- sumer From Unreasonable
 Advances.

Washington, July 12.-Prices of sugar to the consumer will be equal ized and the distribution better de- spite threatened shortage, food administration officials predicted to- day, by the operations of the sugar equalization board, created by Presi- dent Wilson upon recommendation of Food Administrator Hoover. The new organization is also expected to fa- cilitate joint dealing with the allies in foreign sugar and aid in adjust ments of differentials in overseas freight rates.
 The board will have authority to ac- quire sugar produced at factories where coast of beets and by reason of other factors will not permit the product to be sold at reasonable price. It will be possible, thru the operations of the board, says the food admins tration announcement, to "work out a price for the public upwards of 1 cent a pound less than would be the case if the price of sugar were ad- vanced to prices that would cover the high peaks in costs from all quarters.
 Application for incorporation of the board with capital of $5,000, 900 has been made in New Jersey. The capital will be supplied by the President from his special war fund. Offices of the board will be established here with Hoover as chairman and George Rolph, sugar director in the food ad- ministration, president.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
ROYALTY FLEW TO ENGLAND.
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of
 Belgium Made Flight.

London, July 10.-A royal air escort of three Belgian seaplanes guarded King Albert and Queen Elizabeth on their flight over the Channel from Bel gium to England Saturday morning on trip which marked the first time in history that any ruler has ever made fight from one country to an- other. The royal couple travelled in separate seaplanes, each operated by a Belgian army aviator. They made the trip to England in about fifty min utes. The purpose of their trip to England was to attend the silver an- niversary of King George and Queen Mary on Saturday.
 This is the first time since the war began that King Albert has visited London and virtually the first time since August, 1914, he has been out side his native land.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
ARKANSAS HAS A HERO.
Man Who Thrilled World With Daring
 Deed From Clay County.

Little Rock, July 10.-The Assoicat- sd Press of yesterday carried the fol- nwing thrilling story:
 With the. British Army in France, July z-In the German counter at tuck against the new positions gained ~ the Australian and American troops around Hamel, two Americans and five Australians were captured by she enemy Volunteers were called Ar and. an American party led by Cor eorai Raymond Powell brought back ahe captured men and a German off, ger, while 12 Australians brought the sumber of German prisoners to 50.
 ~The guns had put down a heavy kArrage. but the corporal led his men rraight thru this fierce fire and charged hotfoot after the retreating snenay The Germans retired to a strong Roint, but the corporal with the ssher Yankees went in after them.
 "The story of this incident, which srcurrcd Tsa-sday night, was related ay an American officer who took part in the fighting"
 Few except his immediate friends in Clay county were aware when reading the story of this heroic exploit that Corporal Raymond Powell is the son sf the Rev R, l. Powell, a Baptist minister, residing two miles east of Corning.
 He volunteered in regular army s0on after the declaration of war, and las been in France since July, 1917. He is about 9 years of age. weighs GS5 pounds and was raised on farm. He had never gone beyond the eighth grade in school.
 C. T. Bloodworth, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, a personal friend of the family, says that Cor B0ral Poweli's community is highly slated at the splendid achievements of sReir young hero
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
Arkansas Aviator Missing

Usceoia. Ark, July I2--J MeCav- oeA Isiaer of Osceola, attached to ihe S5th British Royal Flying corps. # missing and believed to have been ksalea in action, according to letter srecg'rsrss 1xnn Captain C. II. Baker. ranmander of the s5th squadron. Eaptaia Baker, in his letter, stated that Srider failed to return from q gfrts over the enemies lines June IS, .sf f->-s saz believed that he was either -ho. dowlt er forced to land Grider -rIssse.f in the British aerial service .s,a,+Iy before the United States sn- tered the war
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
ARMED FORGE } MILLION MEN
Ehis Figure Will Be Reached This Moath-Four Million by January i.

This Figure Will Be Reached This
 Month Four Million by January i.
 Washington July 10-When the nst of the July draft contingent aoy to eanlp late this month the United States will have more than 3 million man under arms in it's army and navy And if the movement of uen Co camps progresses according ss schedule for the remaining five months of the year there will be a 7orre of million under arms before ahe close of 1918.
 These figures include army, navy and marine forces. Secretary Baker aas announced there are more than nilIion American soldiers abroad. Sec 1etary DanielS has not announced the Hrogortion of the 45G e0o men in the zavsE forces ahroad, but it is fair n assume that more than half the ssots,f is iH foreign service, giving the ana United States an armed force of approximately l Il million men abroad d khe beginning of the second quarter eff the second year of American par sxssatIon in the war.
 slfum now on it is probable there s'Ail be less information given out as zs the authorization of American FOODS for France. There is authority Tor tbe statement that the Germans NIh he Kent "ptaassiglovr ahnt.t tha sfperican strength in the future.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
BONE DRY IN J. 5.
 AFTER JANUARY 1
unTfed States Senate Votes for Meas zrr. the House VIII Do Likewise, Tzenn It Is Up to President
 Wilson.

Washington. July 10.--@ Bone dry xrohihition of the manufacture and xaie of intoxicating liquors thruout SAz United States for the remainder sf tbe war will go into effect January I. next. unless President Wilson de- Feaks the proposed action of Congress.
 The road to immediate passage of ttse measure, for which the Prohibit tionists have been fighting for several mogths, was cleared today when the Senate. by a vote of 36 to 33, went on record in favor of attaching the Nationwide wartime prohibition rider sp the pending Agricultural Exten- siun Bill By this vote the Senate re- FerSed the chairs ruling of the rider =z;s of order.
 Say House Will Concur.
 The indications are that the Sen sse will adopt the prohibition agree neuf. possibly tomorrow. by an even Sxrger majority. The concurrence of she House is regarded as a foregone srnclusion, inasmuch as that body in niated the move for war prohibition sy adopting an amendment to the pending bill designed to suspend the hQuor traffic
 The ~wets,n considering such tac- tics as filibutsering the passage of the segislation, virtually concede their de- feat in Congress and falling back on the hope that President Wilson will veto the bill on the ground that de- prfvation of alcoholic beverages will nreate g disaffection among the work nS in vital war industries.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
SPENT MILLIONS
 fOR INFLUENCE
One Small Part of German PrOpagan- da Work in United States Is Un- coyered-Plenty of Gulls
 Here.

New York, July 12.-The trail of German propaganda. financed in America by money raised in this coun- try thru the sale of German war bonds, is still one which is long and unexplored by the American investi- gators.
 Count yon Bernstorff and Dr. Hein- rich Albert, who was German com- mercial attache in the United States, were given free rein by the German government, according to evidence un- covered by the New York state att torney generals office. The money, which is alleged to have been used to control the stock of the New York Evening Mail, according to Deputy Attorney General Beecker's belief, is only small portion of great sums said to aggregate millions, which Ger man agents used in this country to in- fiuence public opinion so it would be favorable to Germany. The purchase of control of newspaper columns is said to be only one phase of the in- quiry.
 Count von Bernstorff and Dr. AL bert had accounts in 16 New York banks, Mir Becker said The total of these deposits, none of which came from Germany because the sale of German bonds in America supplied funds considered sufficient for the prona ora nda r,1r-nosas
 Evidence indicated further, Mir, Becker declared, that large sums were sent to South America for propagan- da work in tin-American countries
 This phase of the inquiry has as yet been only little developed
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
SCHOOLS To RE ALLsAMERICAN
St. Louis Board Adopts Resolution
 Affecting Teachers.

St. Louis, July 9.--A resolution that only American citizens be employed in the public schools here was adopted by the Board of Education tonight. There are more than 3,500 principals, teachers and other employees on the school boards pay roll and. accord ing to members of the Board, every employee will have to prove his nativ- ity in this country or show his final naturalization papers, if he wishes to retain his position.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
Coal to Brewers Limited by Order.

Washington, July 11.-Brewers were notified today by Fuel Administrator Garfield that they will not be able to count on supply of coal beyond that needed to use up the materials
 in the process of manufacture, in cluding malt already manufactured. This action was taken, Dr. Garfield said, because of "the present coal, transportation and other shortages.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
Prepare fer Coffee Rasiio,.s. Too.

Rio Janeiro. July 12-UunsuaIly cold and heavy snow is reported from all parts of southern Brazil and the coffee plantations in the state of San Paulo have been damaged seriously. Early reports placed the loss at 600 900 contos. The coffee production of Sac Paulc in 1918. 1919, and 1920 probably will be curtailed as thous- ands of plants have been destroyed
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
CHECK PRICES ON FLOUR
 SUBSTITUTES AT THE MILLS
Barley and Corn Flour Should Be 20 Per Cent Under Wheat, Declares
 Herbert Hoover.

Little Rock, July 12.-By compell- ing all who mill grains used as substi- tutes for wheat flour to make regular reports to the United States Food Ad- ministration, the price of those sub stitutes, it is announced, will be ma teriaily decreased and those who might be inclined to engage in prof iteering in this particular commodity win be given prompt attention by state food administrators
 Ever since the people of the United States were asked to eat their flour on the 50-50 plan, millers of substi- tutes and those who later handled these products, it is charged, have been reaping more than the flair margin of profit" the government de- clared should be realized The in- crease in price became so noted as to call from Herbert C. Hoover, na- tional food administrator, a stinging rebuke, and the United State Food Administration has resolved that mill CTS reports are necessary to main tain the price wheat four substi- tutes within the reach of the people.
 There is no question as to the sup ply of substitutes" declares a state ment issued from the State Food Ad- ministration, "and officials in Wash ington will keep themselves posted as to prices. Whenever these prices are excessive they will be reported to State Administrators for immediate investigation" says statement from the State Food Administration.
 Barley flour and corn flour should now be selling at the mill at 20 per cent less than the price of wheat four. with rye at approximately the same price. The rice situation in Ar kansas, considering the crop that is anticipated. should not make this fea- ture difficult Then, too, rice is being imported in large quantities. which ought to reduce the price in this eoun- try"
 County Food Administrators are re- quested to call the question of price for substitutes to the attention of Suggestive Fair Price Committee" where complaint is made that substi- tutes are higher in price than what is reasonably expected.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
MOTHERS HAVE LONG WATT.
Two smooth-Faced Boys Face 1T
 Years in Oklahoma Prison

Holdenville. Ok, July i0.-Two mothers out in California are going to long in vain for the returning of their wandering sons.
 Their boys, their pleasant faces smooth and beardless with youth, plead guilty yesterday to robbing the First National Bank at Wetumpka Monday, and are awaiting the arrival of the officers from McAlester to take them to the state penitentiary. They are sentenced to spend the next seventeen years of their lives in pris- on.
 Tn lads. Robert Wilson and Jack Morgan. entered the Wetumpka bank Monday afternoon. held up four men with a revolver, seized S2,70003 and ran. They were caught after half mile chase and eighteen hours later had been sentenced.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
No Worms h Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an un- .zlslsy coor, which indicates poor blood anu as 2 - ehere is more or less stomach distur9snee' a&a9Es TASTEI.ESS chli iVNiC gwen fesnisl's - = s.s. f,r sI,ree weeks will enrch tie biood iha- =. inc dleestian. and act as Generai Srrepefh- -zzina Tone to the whole system Nature VIII men ss<ps of or ftspel the srf. ard the Child Htl oe z teFfart health Pleasant te tazeI tle s'ef potle-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18

# you feel blue" mo account" !" lazy, you need a good cleaning out. HERBINE is the right thing for that purpose. It stimulates the liver, tones up the stomach and purifes the bow els. Price 60c Sold by Jackson Drug Co. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
SAYS AMERICA IS TOO STRONG
Germans Are Warned Against Peace
 by Force.

Washington. July 9.-An official dis. patch from Switzerland says the Inde. pendent Socialist deputy, Stroebel, ir : a violent speech in the Prussiaf Land tag recently. condemned tho German government for is eiror.s to secure a peace by force. Ha warned the Ger man people that unless they rid them selves of their government and 'ssend their politicians of war and rapine to the devil" Americas millions of sol diers will prove too strong a force to combat.
 Copenhagen, July Writing in the Vossische Zeitung of Berlin, George Bernhard, political editor. says:
 "The time is now ripe openly to dis cuss peace conditions. Having regard to the ideal peace conditions laid down by President Wilson. unanimity on the matter undoubtedly could easily be reached if a method of discussing the peace terms could only be agreed up on
 Bernhard says Germany and her al- lies undoubtedly would accept reason able disarmament proposals
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
The Strong Withstand the Heat of
 Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who gre feeble and younger people who are weak will be strengthened and enabled fn 90 through the depressing heat Of summer by tak- and enriches the blood and builds up the whole sys tenn You can soon foci ts Strengthening. tnvisor- afina FNes.t a4c
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18

State of Arkansas, County of Polk ss
 We, J. c Allen, President, and S. P Pigg. Cashier. of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of of our knowledge and belief.
 J C. Allen, President
 s. P Pigg, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this l1th day of July, 1918 My Commission expires July 19, 1919 (Seal) Lewis H. Johnson,
 Notary Public. Attest: J. (. Allen, s. P Pigg, Direc- tors.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
Notice.

We pay best cash prices for Liberty Bonds. We buy and sell stocks. Write us. Morgan Natter Co.,, 1907 South western Life Bldg, Dallas Tex
 Adv 162&28 26t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
NEARLY TWO HUNDRED
 VICTIMS OF BIG WRECK
One Hundred and Fifteen Persons Dead and s6 Injured -Unselfish He
 roism of Soldier.

Nashville, Tenn, July 10.--A re- vised casualty list today showed 115 persons dead and S6 injured as re- suit of the head-on collision yester- day of the two Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway passenger trains near this city. The majority of those killed or injured were negroes.
 Rescue parties are still recovering bodies from the wreckage and many of the seriously injured in the hos pitals are dying hourly The total number of the dead may reach l50
 The Red Cross chapter was called into service to assist. American flags were placed by the members upon the bodies of the soldiers killed in the wreck.
 Many of the injured are said to be at the point of death in the various hospitals.
 Rescue parties continued to search the wreekage this morning for vic tims of the disaster, the worst in the history of the railroad.
 Soldier Was Unselfish.
 Two soldiers were among those killed while another escaped with only slight injuries. The latter, however, was pinned under the wreckage for three hours, refusing to permit res cuers to cut away the timbers which held him prisoner until others, more seriously hurt, were taken out.
 There are other poor devils dying right here beside me and need help worse than I do," he told reseurer. Get them out first"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
To Double Movie Tax.

In addition to all these taxes, which would be levied directly upon the con- sumer, the list proposes doubling the present motion picture admission tax and imposing tax of five per cent on moving picture theater rentals with the present film tax eliminated
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
Soldier Was Unsel6sh.
U. S. PLIERS SCATTER HUNS.
Squadron Penetrated German Lines
 for Distance of Fifty Miles.

With the American Forces on the Marne, July ll---Ameriean pursuit planes flying in squadron formation penetrated German occupied territory north of Chateau Thierry for dis tance of fifty miles today and chased several German machines which they encountered. The Americans secured considerable information and observed the preparations being made by the enemy.
 They flew over many newly con strrlctsd German flying fields, includ- ing one believed to be occupied by the famous Richtofen flying circus. The planes were at height of five thous- and yards iIi the course of a greater part of the flight All the Americans safely returned.
 For Sale Overland 8, model 1917, in good repair. run 5000 miles. Would make good service ear or truck. Factory price now over SLIGO. Will give good discount See | ". Gard ner at Star office. or phone 10
 Adv l65&29tf
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
REAL THING IN WAR
 TAXES IN MAKING
To Double Taxes on Liquors and To- baccos, Quadrnple on Soft Drinks, and Hit Jewelry. Fine Clothes
 and Movies.

Washington, July 10.-Preparations for framing the new war revenue bill went forward in the House Ways and Means Committee today with atten- tion centering upon the list of sugges- tions for new or higher taxes on lux uries and necessities submitted yester- day by the treasury department.
 Luxuries Are Hard Hit.
 Besides doubling present taxes on liquors and tohaceos, quadrupling soft drink levies and making general in- creases in other existing rates, the treasury suggestions include taxes of 50 per cent on retail prices of jewellery, watches and clocks, except those sold to army and navy men; twenty per cent on automobiles, bicycles musi- cal instruments, etc, ten cents gall lon on gasoline to be paid by the wholesaler; ten per cent on hotel bills for rooms over $250 q day or Ameri- can plan over $500; ten per cent on all cafe or restaurant bills and taxes of unstated amounts. on mems suits selling for more than $30, women's suits over $40 and coats over $50; hats over $4; shirts over $2; pajamas over $2; hosiery over 35 cents; shoes over $5; gloves over $2; underwear over $3; all neckwear and canes; wom- vcvWhmegf-trebgu y?dsuicover ute ems dresses over $25; skirts over $l5; hats over $10; shoes over $6; lingerie over s5; corsets over $5; and all furs fans, etc, children's clothing, includ- ing suits over sl5; purses, toilet ar { ticles, over $2
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18

Net Deposits (after deduct ing amount on which more than 4 per cent is paid as shown above) ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-27
ECZEMA,
 OLD SORES. ITCHING SKIN
Blood P oi son, Risings, Bumps, Pimples, Bone Pains, Cured By Pre-
 scription C-2223
Stop Paying Out a Lot of Money for Expensive Trips or Baths and Get Well at Home at Slight Cost

Many of our readers will be glad to know that they can now get Prescrip- tion C-2223 at any of our home pre- scription druggists. It Is all prepared. and so don't cost much. Dose is indi- cated on bottle, so you can easily cure yourself at home. C-2223 is liquid. and taken internally purifies and enriches your blood. sending flood of pureNrich blood to the skin surfaces, joints and every part of the body. Pretty soon the itching stops. Eczema and old sores, pimples. risings and bumps are healed. Bone pains and rheumatic aches are stopped. your skin takes on the glow of perfect health. It would cost good deal to consult a specialist, but you can get his prescription at lit- tie cost by asking for Prescription c-2223. It also drains out of your sys- tenn all the uric acids and impurities that cause all the sorss and humors.
 A physician'A large bottle sent to any one. prepaid. for 75 cents. Address. CARES Laboratories. Memphis, Tenn Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-27
Over McReynolds & Julian's Wire

New Orleans, November -5.-Ishe under tone to the mariSet was steadier today owing to better cables than due. and were encouraging to southern spot ad- vices and unfavorable, wet cold weather iii the interior.
 Trade reports from New England were less favorable, some machinery being stopped owing to claims of unsatisfac- tory conditions of the cloth market This we think, is due to adjusting of ma chinery from war to civilian work. which will probably improve in the near future as stocks of shelf goods are reported low in this country. Wall street is view ing trade, conditions with less pessimism in conservative circles. where it is recoe- nized that Washington is direetinpe its- energies towards a definite progrann9e of readjustment with the least disturb ance to the countrys important indus tries. Meanwhile. the south is holding fast to its cotton, offerings remaining light at present price levels. holders being confident of higher prices when more tonnage is provided for exporting of cotton, which is expected to develop next month.
 Of the worlds visible supply of Amer
 
 the past three years, there was in the United States 2,546,000 bales, against os9 coo. and 2,571.ooo in Europe; afloat onlv 422,o00 against S4S,oe and 1,549,ooo. of which Liverpool is credited with 251 .ooo. com pared with 425,0oo and so4.ooo. Europe was under the impression that the absence of a general killing frost in the cotton region until a late date this year added materially to the size of the crop. ana was hopeful for yield of about F, 800 .oa bales, exclusive of linters, since the gov ernment's forecast of October was for a production of 11,S1SooO bales, exclusive of linters.
 Yesterdays average of crop estimates by two southern newspapers was for s crop of 11,54s.o00 bales. without linters. The governments estimate will be issued about December 10 There was improve ment in the export movement from all ports to Europe today, 5000 bales against l3,000 last year; since Friday, S6oo0 compared with 54,0o0.
 There is great deal of cotton await ing to be shipped from here to Spain. and in addition the local stock on ship board today awaiting clearance is 42.o COG against ,22,000 last yearH. lS B. Beer.