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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-04

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MlsIeai Comedy !.
Irycdrgme%:.s zaFrow E.oIliss q 1918
I'm PhotopIayG.
pss,,sn 49,. Daughter. otiHnele; Sam
SIv6 49,. Vengeance and the Woman
Rrihcess ........... The Shell Game
49, sc,
7 asy Week for Grand
doc March and his Musical Merry
iSfSEefs who play the Grand the COM
M week set up a reputation during
,ij,sir last visit here that will keep
Sem on their toes for the whole OF
Z coming engagement. Changing
iiIS.daily. through the week, and clos
4!Tith two changes on Saturday is
ID Unusual offering, but Docs organ.
81 ton, so he says, is equal to the
fSk, and we have never caught him
nfomising more than he could deliver
f6t. That might be our fault, how
kyef. Come to think 1t over and count
them up, It means that the company
must carry more than 1900 changes
oE chorus wardrobe for the hypnotic.
ing ,damsels Of the ballet.
Following my Best Girl" the open.
ing number, comes "a Chinatown Ro.
nance" on Tuesday, and line Of IT,
tles. suggestive Of plenty Of music and
comedy that climaxes In "The Love
Of Mike" Saturday evening. The IL.
Illuminated runaway which was nota.
bic feature at the former visit will
continue present "closeups" OF a
chorus that loses none of the good
appearance 1t presents from the stage.
we have heard a number of people
say that the Merry Makers offered
production that we're In advance OF
many Of the "dollar.fifty, top" organ.
cations,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-04
Post story at Princess

An interesting story OF underesti.
mating or maybe overestimating in.
noceqce, and a little surprise that
came from 1t are the light features
in "The Shell Game" which repeats at
the Princess today. THE cheater
cheated might well be the title of
the picture in which Emmy Wehlen
adds to her natural charm an exquisite
wardrobe made especially for this pro.
luetion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-04

PAPA ao the spidsf.s my boy.
spinning his web, Il Il not Wond eF-
f1l? no You reflect that. Try as he
may. no man could spin that web?
JOHNNY What o. It? See me spin
this top? Do you reflect that, try as
he may, no spider could spin this top?
.-Pearson's.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-04

TIA IL 4lls err cltc ~
only "a a
1ho work 81 ths man CARRIERS has
been Z BE feature h increasing the
monthly sales Of stamps throughout
the city and county. It Is very likely
that some similar contest win be ar.
ranged for the coming month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-04
FRANK SMITH Wins.
STAMP SELLING PRIZE
Carrier Rollins Was Mighty
Close Runner Up in
Contest.

Frank Smith won the $3.50 prize
offered by Postmaster Charles Marley
to the city mail carrier selling the
most War Savings Stamps during the
month Of April. Nathan G. Rollins
missed first priza by only one stamp,
but come in for the one dollar bill
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-04

offered by Assistant Postmaster VII.
son for second prize.
Smith is a city carrier on route on
the East Side and Rollins is the Main
street carrier. The contest the past
month among all Of the carriers was
very close. Virgil Harr missed second
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-04
"cLosE.UPs"

The Colonial Stock Company will
epend it's tenting season in West
Virginia, opening at Weston where
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-04
Added Attraction at Nslaon

An Essanay comedy and an o.
Henry comedy.drama are worthy fea.
lures which with the patriotic serial
story, Daughter OF Uncle Sam makes
show we'll worth ones Saturday
Nyening.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
U. s. SUBMARINE HIT THRU
 MISTAKE BY ALLIED CRUISER
Boat Only Slightly Damaged, Howev- CT. and Is Being Towed Into
 Port By Tug.

Washington. July 25.--An Ameri- can submarine of the latest design has been fired on by an allied armed ship off the New England coast. The submarine was only slightly damaged and a naval tug is towing it to port. No one aboard the submarine was injured.
 Reports to the navy department today said the submarine. which was cruising submerged, suddenly ap- peared near the allied ship and the latter opened fire.
 The scene of the attack was not far distant from the waters in which a German submarine recently ap- peared, and when the American sub mersible came to the surface the cap- tain of the ship assumed that 1t was an enemy vessel preparing to attack him.
 Only one shot hit the submarine which quickly made known it's iden- tity when the allied ship began to fire. The shell struck on the deck near the coming tower, denting sev- eral plates. It was announced that the vessel would be repaired in a short time.
 The navy department did not make known the identity of either the sub marine or the allied ship, nor was it announced whether the latter was a cruiser or a transport.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Fort Clark. Tex. Julv 21. l01

Fort Clark, Tex, July 21, 1918. To the Editor of The Star:
 Dear Sir: l just want to write a few words to you to be published, as l have great interest and pride in old Polk county and as I believe that 1 have many friends there who would like to hear from me. I am in the medical corps, and I am learning how to take care of the sick and wounded, in which position am proud to be as it is next to the highest position In the army and 1 am sure that there Is more to learn about it than any other branch of the service. I am in the best of health and in the best of spirits about us winning in this most serious of all wars. I am very thank ful to my father for sending me The Star and very thankful to the editor for making the price of The Star Sl.OO per year for solder boys. but l am sure that that is not all that he and all of Polk county's citizens are doing for the soldier boys.
 l sure do appreciate getting The Star, as it comes on Saturday even- ing to me and all that I have to do on Sunday then is to read the home paper, unless am detailed as K. P. or $. P. on Sundays, but I am glad to say that as 1 have been in the army three months on July 26 and have not had exta duty in the kitchen on sundays yet, so you see that it pays to do the right thing in the army.
 l will close for this time, hoping to be at home soon with my friends and enjoy peaceful terms once more.
 With best wishes to all,
 Ebert Lee Lawrence,
 Reg. Infirmary, 306th Cav,
 Fort Clark, Tex.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Saw Mena Star in Europe.

Dear Editor and My Many Polk Coun.
 ty Friends
 As l have just read copy of the Mena Star, the first one in over a year now, a funny feeling comes creeping over me. wonder if it is "homesickness." Some times I get tc thinking of the many good times have had in dear old Polk county, and l surely want to come back. But yet 1 must admit that I am finding things interesting here in Europe; even tho the war has made things so different
 have been "over here" for some time now, and rklnk it one of the most beautiful countries have ever seen; pretty valleys and high noun tains, some of them extending a mile high. Yet, would rather be in Polk county. But am perfectly satisfied as long as there is Hun" left. One cannot imagine how big this war real ly is, no matter how hard you try until you get into 1t.
 l am liking the navy fine and Uncle Sam surely treats his boys well. But 1 would rather be back in the quiet kills of Arkansas.
 If anyone sees this that kaews the whereabouts of Byron B. Lee. who enlisted in the navy from Egger, Ark June 30, 1917, I'd be glad to have his address as he and I enlisted together and were tent mates while in training at Great Lakes. I'd be very glad tc have a letter from any of my olc friends or anyone else who would care to write, as letters are the life of a sailor who is far from home.
 Hoping that everything is o. K. back home am,
 Yours in Uncle Sam's Navy,
 Dewey Brewer, 3310, U. s. s. Roanoke, U. s. Naval Forces
 Europe, U. S Naval Base No. IS
 Care Postmaster, New York City
 New York.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
WILSON TO CURB MOB EVIL.
President to Issue Statement Asking
 Nation to Obey the Laws.

Washington, July 24.-Deeply con
 cerned over manifestations of mob spirit in widely separated parts of the land, President Wilson is about to is- sue a statement to his countrymen calling upon them to respect the re- restraint of law and order in dealing with those whom they suspect of be- ing alien enemies within our midst.
 The Presidents announcement prob ably will take the form of an open personal statement similar to that he issued at the beginning of the world war urging his countrymen to observe a true neutrality.
 One particular episode which has disturbed the President and the cabi- net very much was the hanging of Robert P. Praeger at Collinsville, H., last April. The incident was dis eussed in the German Reichstag and 1t was reported from Amsterdam that Germany was sending a protest thru diplomatic channels. The State De- partment, however, never has an- nounced receiving one.
 Now, the government has learned that Germany has made wide and damaging use of the Praeger case and others of similar nature, thru out Mexico and South America and even in Europe where the propaganda has been at work to controvert the announcements of justice for all.
 President Wilson is said by close advisers to regard the situation as one with mob spirit operating under guise of patriotism. Some of the Presidents friends say he regards it not only as a dangerous evil but disgrace, because it strikes at the Ma Eion's morale, and feeds the propa- ganda which represents the United States as fighting for democracy abroad and countenancing it's destruc- lion at home.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
REMoUNT ITEMS
Sunday, July 2i. 1918

Sunday, July 21, 1918. Dear Star and Readers:
 It might be bit interesting to some of you to know a bit about the place where about 75 per cent of the Polk county boys who left Mena on September 19, 1917, are located. That place is Remount Station No. Sl4, out six miles from Alexandria, La, and must say that all the boys are healthy and looking like soldiers, and of course, we are we'll contented with exception of wanting to go over there".
 Remount is under command of Ma joF Geddis of Washington, D. c., and consists of wagon train, pack tram blacksmith and woodwork, veterinary and G. M. C., and we have something ike 300 men and II officers and It IS interesting to note that the men are from Arkansas, Louisiana and Mis- sissippi.
 We Polk county boys are always proud to get The Star and we pass what few We get around so thdb aAi the boys can get to read the home news.
 We had picture made of the Re- mount and it is 48 inches by Il inches and l would be pleased to send one to The Star if it would print across the paper so you could all see a good view of Remount.
 Some of you would be surprised to know that the engineers can put a pontoon bridge across Red river in 20 mintes that is strong enough to hold up a row of loaded army trucks that weigh between seven and nine thousand pounds each And they can tear it away in 12 minutes. That's going some,' isn't it7
 l guess had better go as l am afraid the waste basket will be at home and catch this anyway. But l hope not. If I see this in print I'll write some personal news next time. A sincere friend to Polk county,
 R. l.. Borough. A. R. D., 314. Camp Beauregard, La.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
7-------- STATE WEATHER AND CROPS.
Good Rains Help in Northeastern
 Portion-West Central Suffers.

Little Rock, July 24-Heavy rains occurred in the northeastern portions of the state on the 18th, with light to moderate amounts in other DOT tions. Cotton made very good pro- gress during the week and is in good to excellent condition except in the southeastern counties and a few hill sections where the soil is to dry and the crop has deteriorated. A few. boil weevil were reported in central and southern sections, but no serious dam age was reported Early corn was too nearly mature to be benifited much by the rain. It is very good in cen- trial and southwestern portions, but only fair in other portions. Late corn was seriously injured in the south eastern and west central portions by the drought; but is in very good con dition m other portions: Wheat and oats are nearly threshed. Rice that was watered is in good condition, but considerable portion of could not be irrigated and was lost. Meadows. pastures, sweet potatoes, truck, mel
 ons, 'canteloupes, peanuts and sor- ghum were greatly improved in the northeast, considerably improved in other portions and are in good condi- tion, except in the southeast and west central portions where the soil is very dry. Late potatoes are being planted in many places, but the work Is delayed because the soil is too dry.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01

Ten thousand negroes are now liv- ing in tents here, eight men to a tent. Some four thousand of them are in the tent area just west of the Bel mont ball ground, at the east edge of the camp, while the others are in the new section at Fort Logan H. Roots. The negroes were moved into the tents to make rock for the new white arrivals of the past ten days. A number of white casual companies are located in the open stables on the south side of the camp, where they are using field stoves and getting a taste of real army life. It is most pleasant there this warm weather and will be fine unless they have a severe storm. In that case, some one is very liable to get wet.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
WANT 25.oOO FOR NURSES.
Government Asks for That Number
 of Young Women for Training.

St. Louis, July 26.-Thousands of Red Cross workers are seeking stu. aBents for hospital training eschools. Those entering training schools will be graduated as trained nurses in three years.
 The government wants 25,000 yuung women to become nurses in or der to care for soldiers and sailors ~ts0 will need their services after the war By entering training schools these students viii release trained nurses in civilian hospitals for serv- lee in military hospitals where they are wanted immediately.
 Acountry- wide campaign to enroll the 25,000 young women will end August II. Young women have been asked to get in touch with American Red Cross chapters, the Woman's Committee of the Council of Defense or apply at any recognized training school for information.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01

SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts. Burns. Bruises and Wounds the FIRST TREATMENT is most important. When an EFFICIENT antiseptic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on man or beast BOROZONF Id the IDEAL ANTISEpTIC and HEALING AGENT Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 2oc. 5Oc, sf-00 and s50. Sold h, Jackson Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01

"Taking the leisure time of the sol dier and transforming 1t into 8 mili- tary asset of the nation," is the real work of the army Y. M. c. A. said the Rev A. J. Derbyshire in a recent ad- dress at the camp. He has just re- turned from six months stay with the French troops as "Y" secretary and is very familiar with the work and it's influence upon the troops of all allied nations. General Pershing and every army officer who has been asked to express an opinion on the matter have repeatedly affirmed their belief that the army Y. NJ c. A. is very important factor in the sue cess of the allied troops and declare that its scope and the number of sec retaries must be increased rather than curtailed at any point.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Camp letke J2otes

Camp Pike, July 29.--Iowa now has more representatives at Camp Pike than any other state Twelve thousand men from Iowa came last week, the first time that any of their selective draft men have been sent here direct. Last fall quite number of Iowa men came to Camp Pike from Camp Dodge, near DesMoines, but the present delegation came thru direct from their home towns. Already plans are under way in Little Rock for the formation of an especial in- terest in making the newcomers feel at home and in assisting in making their stay at Camp Pike real pleas ure.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
AVOIDING MIsC0NCEPTIoN.
Red Cross Keeps Workers in Hespi. tais Who Speak French and English.

St. Louis, Mo, July 26.-Wounded American soldiers taken to French military hospitals often were under the impression that they had been placed in enemy hospitals because they were unable to understand French. To prevent this illusion the American Red Cross has placed workers in French hospitals who un- derstand both French and English. These workers in addition to cheer ing the wounded, correspond for them.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Record for Building Destroyers.

Washington, July 26.-A new worlds record in destroyer construc- tion has been established at the Mare Island (Cal) navy yard in the com missioning of the Ward, 70 days aft CT her keel was laid, the navy de- pertinent announced today. The Ward was launched TIE days after the first plate was laid. Formerly it required 24 months to construct destroyer in this country.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Notice to the Public and Carpenters
 and Contractors.

On and after August 19, 1918, Local Union 1927, United Brotehrhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America will raise their scale of wages from 50c per hour to Soc per hour. Louis Gore, Recording Secretary.
 By Local Union 1927. Adv. l79-6 3O-1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Hungarian I. W. ". Dangerous Aliens

New York, July 26.--Six Hungar- ians, connected with the Hungarian newspaper KuzzdeIem, were arrested today by agents of the department of justice, as dangerous enemy aliens, operating in Chicago and other cities. They are alleged to be leaders among Hungarians of the | W. w.. of which they are members.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01

An old army sergeant recently vis- ited the camp and had his first view of non-com with chevrons on the right arm only. He walked around the soldier a couple of times and then demanded, What kind of 9 soldier are you, anyhow? One side of you says non-com, while the other side says buck private"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
For ca,e -0vavIarS OF

For Sale-0verland s5. model 1912 in good repair, run 5000 miles Would make good service car or tr,ct Factory price now over SLIGO. Win give good discount. See J. W. Card her at Star office, or phone 10.
 Adv. 165&29tf
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01

New oak sorghum barrels, fruit jars. tops, rubbers and sealing wax at Nj A. Coppeak's. Mena, Ark.
 Adv. 30-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
0rovs's TasteIess chin Tonic

1astofes vitality and enersy by purifying and en- acn'ns the blood. Ton can soon feel its Strength sa'ns. Invieoratlns Effect. Price eac.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Piles Cured h 6 to I4 Days

Druggists refund money If PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure itching Blind. Bleeding or Prosrudine Piles
 Instantly relieves Itching Plies, and you can eet
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01

Most of our readers are of course familiar with the words of the popu- lar army song, Long Boy" but the following parody may be new to them:
 "Good-by, ma; goodbye, pa; Goodbye mule, with yer old hee-haw. I may not know how this stew is
 made,
 But you bet, by gosh. I'm not afraid. And, oh, my sweetheart, if I die, They cannot say l didn't try; For I can swallow what I cant chew, And that's about all a fellow can do"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01

The semi-annual report of the "Y' activities at Camp Pike shows that for the six months ending June 30, the total sale of stamps was nearly one hundred thousand dollars, while more than quarter of million dol lars worth of money orders were sold. This tells story s,s tc why men of business ability are needed in the camps for "Y" service. The atten- dance in the buildings during this period was one and one-half million, while the number of free envelopes given away was more than that. Fig ures get large when one begins to ap- ply them to the army "Y" work at Camp Pike.
 Erwin Funk,
 Camp Publicity Director.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Of sa Appeals From Classification of LocaI Board, IS Registrants Placed in Class
 1-A.

slndes single men without dependent relatives; one was placed in Class i-B which includes married men, with or cut children, or father of motherless children who has habitually failed to support their families; one was placed in Class 1-C, which includes married men dependent or their wives for support; two were classified as unskiiied farm laborers in Class I-E. three were placed in Class IT, which includes registrants not in any other division of Schedule l. Thirty-seven registrants were placed in Class 2-A, married men whose relatives are not mainly dependent on them for sup port. The registrants on whose ap- port; one was placed in class 3-A as man with dependent children (not hi sown), but toward whom he stands n relation of parent; four were placed in Class 3-B, men with aged CT infrm parents; and twenty-two were placed in Class IA, including men whose wives and children are mainly dependent on them for sup port. The eegistrants on whose ap- peal action was taken are as follows: Joseph A. Chisty, 4-A.
 Ensley r. Lawrence, 1-A. Tom F. Cloud, IA.
 Archie W. Avants, 1-A.
 Frank Cornelison, 2-B. z. Claud Brown, IA.
 John II. Stokes, i-A.
 Charles W. Bratcher, IA. Eugene o. Brewer, IA.
 Clarence o. Riles, IA.
 Vester Hughes, IA.
 John o. Turner, 2-B.
 William J. Cooper, 4-A.
 Ebert H. Butler, 2-B.
 Bev Lee Allen, 4-A.
 Henry II. Downs, IA.
 James Knox Barfield, IA Robert B. Mount, BIB.
 Wiley Embry, IA.
 James Hale Stafford, 2-B. Christopher c. Ernest, 3-B. Ezra Mccormack, 3-B.
 Thomas A. Hendricks, 4-A. James Taylor, 4-A,
 Monroe Riley, 2-B.
 Marian A. Bunyard, 2-B. John A. Graf, 2-B.
 Oscar o. Goodman, 2-B.
 John K. Pate, 4-A.
 GriT McBee, 1-I
 ivan Cagie, d-A.
 Marion R. Holder, 2-B.
 Thomas Young Rize, 4-A.
 Alvin l.. Higgins, 4-A.
 Warren T. Rowe, 2-B.
 James l. Grant, 2-B.
 Emmett McCurdy, 2-B
 Jesse B. Hilton, 2-B and B. William O. Forehand, 2-B. Clifton Cunningham, 2-B. John A. Middleton, 2-B.
 John F. Egger, 2-B.
 William F, Nations. IA. Noah D. Thacker IA. James L. Lofts, 2-B.
 Roy E. Pratt, IA.
 William J. May, 2-B.
 John K. Floyd, 4-A.
 Frederick P. Mensch, 1-E. George O. Wilcoxen, IA. Lenox L. Stockton, A. William B. Carter, 2-B and 3-B. Claud N. Bedding, 2-B. Jesse c. Smith. IA and C.. Willis C. Phillips, 2-B. Ben Gibson, 2-B.
 Charles E Shinn, 2-B. Mack II. Sims, 2-B.
 John M. Standridge, 2-B. Sam w. Cureton, 2-B. Harvey A. Embry, 2-B. Phil Garcia, 2-B. .. Albert w. Lilies, 2-B. Daniel H. Lee, 4-A. Ira B. Jones, PA.
 William L. Abernathy, 2-B. Algie E. Kirby, 4-A. Curtis s. Patton, 2-B. Henry K. McCulloch, 2-B. Charley Wilson May, IA. David D. Heath, IA James r. Wagner, 4-A. Martin Lowry, 2-B. Jesse R. Gift, 4-A. Frank Thompson, 1-B. Elmer D. Allen, 4-A. George W. Gray, IA. Artinlas Nash, 4-A. William E. Beavers, 3-B. Harvey Elliott. IA. Jesse II. Forsee, 2-B and 3-A. Jerre c. Meredith, 4-A. Eddie E Roberts, IT and l-E. Oscar c. Brewer, 2-B.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Yours,

"P S.--Under separate cover am sending Stars and Stripes" and some other papers. Perhaps will be able to get the s. and s. more regularly now C. H. F."
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01
Enjoys Reading The Star.

Erwin Funk, Camp Publicity Director.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-08-01

Adv. 179-6 30- It,
Philip weekly review and Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1912-1918, 1918-01-31
Lucky Northwest

Upon her return from Atlantic
coast cities a local lady remark
cd " Right NOW | am glad
that | am who ! am, and that
/ am where | am. The north
west appears to have plenty of
everything-confidence and cour.
age included, white the east is
short of many necessities, and
in constant fear.
Another lady recently arrived
here from a middle eastern state
says: Why this seems like a
land flowing with milk and
honey, compared to eastern stat
es.
From this and other evidence
at hand it is readily proven that
The people Of South Dakota are
in better condition than those
Of almost any other state.