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The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
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 Good seeds of almost every kind gre scarce this season, and you can't afford to take chances in your seed supply. Hastings Seeds are depend able seeds, the kind you can always d-pend on having good luck" with.
 You are going to garden or farm this spring. Why not insure success 90 far as possible by starting with the right seed? Don't take chances that you do not have to In seeds.
 Write oday for Hastings' 1918 Catalogue. It's free and will both in- terest and help you to succeed fin 1918. HI. 6. HASTINGS CO.,. seeGsmen, AtIanta, Ga.--Advt
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
To Visit a Soldier Son.

MT. and Mrs Frank R. Fried and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bochow. the lat ter being here from Wilson, Kas.. to attend the funeral of their nephew, Frank c. Fried, left last Saturday for Alexandria. La, to visit Fred Fried. one of the Polk county regis trants stationed at Camp Beaure- gard. Fred had been home when his brother was first taken sick. but was unable to get a furlough to at tend the funeral, which is taken to mean that the soldiers may soon be moved from Camp Beauregard, and for that reason the relatives are making the visit at this time.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
SMALLPOX SCARE AT WALDRoN
Prisoner With Disease Brought
 Sudden End to Court Session.

Waldron, Reb. 8.-The appear ance of smallpox in Waldron brought the February term of Cir cult court to a sudden close yes terday. As a prisoner was taken ill with the disease in the court room all officials and several others who had been i'll the room were vaccin- ated ny Dr. l.. D. Duncan, county physician. The prisoner was Ernest Reed of Mansfield, who was indicted for breaking into store there. While waiting in the court room to be arraigned he broke out with smallpox.
 Reed was removed to the home of Sheriff Rube SherriIl before it be- came known that his illness was smallpox. After his illness had been diagnosed he was taken to jail and Tom Williams, prisoner, was instructed to nurse him.
 Williams left the jail to get water for Reed and when he returned he was in the custody of several boys who said they had captured him at Hon, seven miles west of Waldron
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
sloO Reward, SlOO

The readers of this paper will De pleased to learn that there IS at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages. ana that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on tie Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby de- stroying the foundation of the disease, giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting na- ture in doing it's work. The proprie- tors have so much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. send Tor list of testimonials.
 Address: Y. J. CHENEY & CO., Toiedo. Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. 7be.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Succumbed to Paralysis.

Mrs. Lillian I. Clark, wife of A. W. Clark died at i0.20 a. m. Friday at the family home on petros ave- nue from the effects of paralysis. She had reached the age of 57 years, and is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Marrs of Cerro Gordo, Ark. Mrs. Marrs and husband arrived Thursday and were at the bedside when Mrs. Clark passed away. The funeral services, in charge of the Rev. J. w. Bratcher, were held Saturday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock at the residence 209 Petros avenue lnterment was in the White Oak cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Total disbursements and bal si, 2oo,OO

Iotal dfsOursem and bal. VI, 20U.0V
 Tn connection with the financial report it is interesting to note the work that has been done and the amount of goods that have been sent to the Southwestern Supply Department in St. Louis. On this matter the record is as follows.
 Knitted goods shipped: One hun dred and fourteen pairs of wrist lets, t08 mufllers, 96 pairs of socks. Of sweaters, total of 409 knitted articles.
 Hospital supplies: Sixty paiama suits, 59 bed shirts, 42 wash rags, 38 bed socks, i2 hot water bottle cov- CTS, total of 2fi articles.
 In addition to these articles, the ladies of the Chapter sent i94 one pound boxes of Christmas candy to the soldiers and sailors in the Unit cd State and lover there"
 The local chapter now has i200 members. including the war relief fund members, the latter being those who became members by reason of having subscribed to the War Work fund All those who are members and have not a service flag for the window, should call at headquarters and get one as it is desired that ev- cry home in Polk county where there is a member should display a service flag It makes for patriot ism. Anyone who is q member and wants the Red Cross Magazine may secure the same by paying an addi-. tional dollar either to the secretary or the treasurer.
 The auxiliary branches of the Red Cross chapter have reported the fol- lowing memberships: Hatfield, f65i i Cove, %: Egger 9i; Wickes, 63; Acorn, i5; Grannis, 42; Vandervoort, 30: Ransom, 2i. Board Camp has not made a full report. but it is un- derstood that they have 50 mem hers
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Ellen Lanck the Victor.

It will be remembered that in the preliminary educational con- test held last Friday night week ago, Ellen Lauck, Katherine Nelvin, and Milree Smith tied in the con- test in music in Glass ?. On Friday afternoon of last week, the three contestants held another prelimin- ary, and in this Ellen Lauck was the victor. She will represent the Mena schools in the County Educa- tional contest to be held February % and 23
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
A Yonnn Wife Is Dead.

Mrs. VioIa Brooks, wife of Daniel c. Brooks, died at 6:45 o'clock Fri day evening at the home on West Janssen avenue. She had reached the age of F years, 8 months and d3 days, and had only been married for few months. The funeral services were held at the residence Saturday at 10 o'clock a. m., being conducted by the Rev. w. L. Smith of the Baptist church. Interment was in the White Oak cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Rack to Food ProdueLinn.

Edgar Noyes, brother of Mrs ]. G. Garland, was. in from Acorn Thurs day He announced that he and his family had heark ned to the cal of back to the farm. and that during the next season and likely perman- emily, they will be located on their place adjoining the Water Valley farm. Mir. Moves has been in New York for several years, having been travelling salesman for roofing company, but the high cost of living led him to return to food produc- lion.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
ANXIOUS ABOUT A NEPHEW. Mrs' w. A. Wilson Had Relative on
 Board Tuscania.

The Gazette of February 8 con- tanned a special dispatch from Lew lsville stating that velvin R. Hern- don, aged 2i, son of J. B. Herndon oi that place, was on the transport luscahia when sunk off the fish coast by a German submarine.
 Young Herndon is nephew of Mrs. W. A. Wilson of this city, and me Star IS informed by Mir. Wilson that thus far no information has been secured indicating that the young man is among the survivors Qulte a number of Mena people are personally acquainted with the young man.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
More Machines for Red Gross.

Two additional sewing machines were last week added to the equip ment in Red Cross headquarters. They were loaned for the service by Mrs. David Furry and Miss An- nie Barlow. The ladies in charge of the sewing state that one or two more machines could handily be used. If there is one who has a machine to spare, it could not where else be of greater service.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Mrs. Mary Ann Fair.

Mrs. Mary Ann Fair, aged TT years, died at 7:i5 o'clock Saturday morning at the home on south Ninth street. The remains were prepared for burial by Undertaken ]. c. Frazier. and on Sunday were taken to Oden, where the funeral and burial will take place Sunday evening.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

Col. c. Nj. Latimer and Walter Nance were at Divers Chapel Thursday conducting a public sale for D. Janssen.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Piles Cured fin 5 to fl Days.

Your druggist win refund money If PAgo OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itchin9. Blind. Bleeding or ProtrudinR Piles in ts i< days
 The first application gives Ease and Rest. Ne
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

Mir. and Mrs. S. P. 0rrick, who haa been at Big Fork for a while, kaye again moved back to Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

Fred Duke, who has been home on a furlough since last Friday. left Thursday afternoon to again report for duty al Camp Pike.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Keepino WeeyiIs Out With Pepper

Ernest Solomon reports that he has found q simple and inexpensive means of keeping weevils out of peas and beans. He uses powdered cayenne pepper sprinkling a small can to a bushel of peas or beans. He says if the peas or beans are to be used for cooking the effect of the cayenne pepper can be easily re- moved by thoro washing.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

Mrs. James Paynter of Rich Mountain spent Thursday in Mena to do shopping and to visit friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

A. B. Palmer and Roy Swigert were among the folks in Saturday from the Foran Gap country.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Rnn Seonis to Ohserre RirLhday.

EFON oVOUt5 tU VOstI EV DIT 1IT71'7J'
 New York, Feb. S.-At SI5 this evening boy scouts all over the country will rise, stand at salute, repeat the scout oath and pledge anew their allegiance to the Stars and Stripes. This ceremony will mark the eighth anniversary of the organization.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

pr. w. c. Vandiver reports the birth of a son on Wednesday night to MT. and Mrs. John Peyton, living on route No. 3.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

If you have chills or malaria get B cent bottle of Sanol Chill Tonic Nothing better for chills and mala- riasn Get it al the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

Mrs. James Elliott of Board Camp returned last "Wednesday from Lit tie Rock where she had been on a visit with her sister.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

For Sale-Blacksimth shop and tools
 and four room residence, with one acre of ground. See or write \. K. Cooper, smithvills. Okla Adv. S-d
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

When you have backache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear. Try Sanol, it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder A trial 35c bottle will convince you. Get it at the drug store, Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
FINANCIAL REPORT
 OF NENA REDCROSS
Mrs. T. R. Jones, Treasurer, Makes Detailed Accounting of All Re- ceipas and Expenditures
 Articles Shipped.

Mrs. T. R. Jones, Jr., treasurer of the Mena Red Cross chapter. at the business meeting held last week, submitted her report of the finan- cial and other activities of the chap ter covering the period from Oc- tober i, 1917, up to February 1, l9iS The report covers the receipts and expenditures from all sources and for all purposes, and covers also the financial statement of the War Relief fund in which was placed the fund arising from the appor- tionment of the War Work fund raised in Polk county. The report shows a balance of S9i952 in both funds. and of this amount, S5S6.l4 is in the War Relief fund, and which can be used only for the pur- chase of supplies and materials for the making of knitted goods and hospital garments.
 The report in full is as follows.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

w. A. Christopher and little daughter of Thomasville spent Wednesday with Mena friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
him a vision Of the possibilities ol that industry in Polk county.

Collector H. w. Finger was called from Vandervoort Tuesday night on account of the illness of Mrs. Fin ger He remained all day Wednes- day, but on Thursday morning Mrs.
 neer was so much improved that was able tc go back to his col- ertine ai Cove Owen Parker was vandNerNoort "Wednesday lo as sisl Deputy ] H Braieher in the collections
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

]. w. Bates and k. L. Sells of the Board Camp community were ili Mena Thursday to get supplies and to look after other business matters. Mr. Sells and family are newcom- CTS in Polk county having arrived from Oklahoma on New Years day. They are located on a farm near Board Camp, and mean to do their part this year in helping to win the war by raising food and feedstuffs.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
PERSONAL. NOTEs

J. B. Goss left Friday morning on } business trip to Fort Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

cations are for a good trade during the spring and summer.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

Mrs. U. F. lobe and children came to Mena Thursday to be here until Prof. lobe selects location. They are now at the home of Mrs. Pearl NJ. Dean. Prof. and Mrs. lobe had most recently been in Oklahoma, but MT. lobe is now in Little Rock to close some business affairs for his brother, Doctor lobe, who has enlisted in the army. He had ac- companied Mrs. lobe and the ehil- dren as far as Howe, going thence to Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

Mir. and Mrs. E. L. Garrett and children were in from Egger Fri day to do shopping, having made the trip in their auto.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED.
 February 7.
nc uuinius Thai Dsss sss Assss. s!ss Hsss

Because of its tonic and laxative effect. T-AxA- TIVE PROMO QUININEi is better than ordinary Ouiniue and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. Remember the full name and saos fex 1he eip~af,Ts~ w. GROVE sc
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

HeCeIpfSs Apportionment from War Fund raised in Polk county. y... ;. $1 200 co
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
Disbursements,

IOtaI TeceiptS. .. . $IlzUo.II [ Membership fees and magazine
 subs. to Natl. headquarters. $47S.76 w E. Watkins, money paid for
 yarn ...........s-...... 01.se
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

A l0-pound boy was born Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock to Mir. and Mrs Boyd Lailin, living on Stilwell Heights. Dr. P. R. Watkins was in attendance.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

Price Parker returned to poteau, Ok, Friday after having spent most of this week in Mena visiting his mother and brother.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
War Relief Funds

Total balance and receipts. s1.2O3,17
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

A. c. Golf returned to Eagletown, Ok. last Friday, after having spent dav with Mrs. Golf and the chil- dren who are at the home of MT. and Mrs R. R. Board. Mir. Golf re- ports that his general mercantile business at Faeletown is meeting all his expectations, and that the indi-
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27
Free Flower Seed
Hastings Catalogue
Tells You About 1t

No matter whether you farm on a
large scale or only plant vegetables
or flowers in a small way, you need
Hastings 1918 Seed Catalogue. It's
ready now and we have Il copy for
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mentioning the name of this paper
In addition to showing you about all
the varieties of vegetables, farm
grass, clover and flower seeds, our
catalogue tells how you can get free
five splendid varieties OF easily grown,
yet beautiful flowers, with which to
beautify your home surroundings.
Good seeds of almost every kind
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You are going to garden or farm
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right seed? Don't take chances that
you do not have to in seeds.
Write today for Hastings 1918
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terest and help you to succeed in 1918.
~. G. HASTINGS CO., Seedsmen,
Atlanta, Sa.--Advt.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27

1t is hard work to try to Bully PEG.
pie. Better act on the square at all
times.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27
Snake Oil
viii Positively Relieve Pain in Three
Minutes

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This oil is conceded to be the most
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AS an illustration, pour ten drops on
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Accept no substitute. This great
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You will find him or it at JENNINGS
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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27
COMB SAGE TEA
INTO GRAY HAIR
Darkens Beautifully and Resores III
Natural Color and Lustre at
Once

Common garden sage brewed into
heavy tea with sulphur and alchohol
added will turn gray and streaked and
faded hair BEAUTIFULLY dark and luXurant
Mixing the sage tea and sulphur re-
cipe at home, though, is troublesome
An easier way is to get the ready to
use preparation improved by the addi
ton of other ingredients, costing a
bout 80 cents a large bottle. at drug
stores, known as "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" thus avoiding a
lot of muss
While, gray faded hair is not sinful
we all desire to retain our youthful
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27

appearance and attractiveness. BY
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This thru your hair taking one small
strand at time; by morning all gray
hair have disappeared. After another
application or two your hair becomes
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urant and you appear years younger
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound
IS Il delightful toilet requisite It is
not intended for the cure, mitigation,
Or presentation of disease.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27
SATURDAY NIGHT" SKETHES

The Wiregrass Georgian of Long Ago
delightfully."- pictured in John Herring's
book-Price $3.50.
Can be had by calling
JAS. n. LATIMER
Dispatch Business Office-Phone 80
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27

KoDAks and Fresh Films, at Jen-
nings Drugstore. Lift
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27
GROOMING HOGS

For hog to be profitable he must
be kept growing from birth to market
citing age. He cannot be profitable un-
less he is healthy. He cale always
be in a profit-producing condition if
he is fed B. A. Thomas Hog Powder
We positively tell you that this rem
edy prevents cholera, removes worms
and cures thumps. If the powder
does not make good we will.
WATT & HOLMES HARDWARE co.
CORDELE, GEORGIA
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27

MONEY TO LEND-at five percent
on improved city property Small com
missions. No delay. w G.. WINFREE.
1-8-tf
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-27

QUICK LOANS-Made on both city
and farm lands. See c. NJ. McKen-
zie. 79-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-02
EXTENDED TIME FOR
 FILING OF PLEDGES
County Democratic Central Committee Held Short Sessions in Mena This Morning With Good Attendance
 Only One Action Taken.

The County Democratic Central Committee was called to order at the court house at 10:30 o'clock on Tues day by Chairman John Thompson, who ing by Chairman John Thompson, wac stated that the meeting was called to extend the time for filing pledges by candidates.
 A motion was offered to reconsider the action of the committee taken ar April II, but was declared out of order.
 A resolution was adopted unani- mously giving all candidates five 1aNs from date in which to file plei1, ;, after which adjournment was t.k
 The committeeman present were: |. M. Taylor, Potter; Willis Hungate, Grannis; E. U. Mcbride, Corinthl; T. W. Anderson, Eagle; J. M. Hughes, Cove; c. B. Bates, Big Fork; E. P. Perry, Board Camp; c. J. Wilson, Vandervoort; J. s. Lawrence, Gap Springs; J. T. Winton, Cedar; F.. Thompson, Nunley; Pole McPhetrige, Dallas; J. ". Middleton, Mena Ward |: John Thompson, Mena Ward 2; Fugene Cox. Mena Ward 3; J. s. Pol lard. Freedom; J. r. Lewis, Hatfield; :; E. F. Twiford, Acorn and s. 5 Wal lace of Ouachita.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-02
OUR DISTRICT IS
 AT HEAD OF LIST
Was First to Go Over the Top and Seeks to Win Highest Percentage and Greatest Proportion of Pop
 ulation to Subscribe.

Washington, April 30.-Intensive canyassing of the final week of the Liberty Loan campaign was reflected today in the treasury's report of $2,- 4O3 ,442, 400 total subscriptions, an in- crease since last nights report of l2O,140,550. This increase covers only part of yesterdays business.
 Our District After All Honors.
 The St. Louis district committed today sent word that it was trying strenuously to stand first in the list of districts, both for greatest pr1por- tion of population subscribing for bonds and for percentage of the total quota subscribed. This record would give a triple honor standing since it was the first district to go over the top. Bonds have now been sold to more than 530,000 persons and nation als estimated the number of subscrip- tions ultimately should be 593, ,590, not including the city of St. Louis.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-02
Need Fresh Men.

Washington, April 29.-The formal announcement that American troops, sent to reinforce the allied armies, now have taken part in the fighting, was made in the war departments weekly review.
 "They have acquitted themselves we'll" the statement says, during the engagements"
 The review emphasizes the ir1me- diate need of fresh men, adding that America's imperative duty is to pro- vide replacement units for the French front.
 "1n addition to those already called to the colors," the war departments statement says, and those now sIain- ing at our cantonments or already se- lected for military service, very large quotas will be required in the in'me- diate future to fill the gaps"
 The outcome of the present conflict depends upon man-power, the state ment declares.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-05-02
OBSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC ROAD
Supposedly Low Telephone Wire
 Injured Mir. and Mrs. 5. Bates.

What might have been serious ae- cident occurred Tuesday night about ; o'clock when car driven by Steve Bates. in which were his wife and Mrs. John Bates and two children, ran into an obstruction on the Dallas road near the Waiter Gray place.
 MT. Bates was driving along at a good rate of speed, when the car struck what is supposed to have oeen , low telephone wire. The windshield was broken, the flying glass iniiicting painful cuts on the arm and face or Mr. Bates and cutting Mrs. Bates Tn the face. Mrs. John Bates and two children, also in the car, were consio- erably shaken up, but escaped further injury.
 w. W. Townsend and party came along soon after the accident ana found Mir. Bates lying by the side of the car in dazed condition and brought the occupants of the injured ear to town.