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The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Mrs. Joe Moore and two children of Zafra, Ok, who had been visiting Mrs. H. w Finger, sister of Mrs. Moore, have left for their home. They were accompanied as far as Hatfield by Mrs. Finger and Mrs. c. l.. Clement, making the trip in the Finger auto driven by Bascom Finger.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

MT and Mrs C. H. Cole were ad- vised this week of the arrival over seas of their son, J. 0. Cole
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

A meeting will be held at the Nun ley school house on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for the purpose of or ganizing Community Council of De- fense. Hal L. Norwood will be pres ent to deliver an address and explain the purpose of the organization. All patrons of the district are urged to be present. ]. R. Neal,
 J. H. Stephens,
 Committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

J. H. Alley and Jerry Witt of Mt. Ida were in Mena Tuesday on busi- ness. They report that work is still progressing on the good road move
 ment in Montgomery county and ere
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Mrs. c. F. Mallon and daughter, Miss Mildred of Wickes. spent Mon- day in Mena to have dental work done and to do shopping.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Mrs. A. J. Barber, secretary of the Marble Hill Community Council of Defense, sends in an enrolment of 57 members for the council of that com munity The patrons of the district held a meeting on September IA and organized by selecting ]. L. Barnes as chairman, Mrs. A. J. Barber secre- tary and A. J Barber as treasurer. H. Noakes and T. L. Nations were se- lected to constitute the executive com mittee with the three officers.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Mrs. Maud Schoolfeld on Saturday had a letter from her son, Lieut.. John L. Schoolfield, who is now located at Camp Eustis, Lee Hall, Va. He is of the fifth Coast Artillery.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19
PERSONAL NOTES

L. c. Freeman of Apache, Ok, was here on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

The patrons of Oak Ridge school district are called to meet at the school house next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to organize a Commun- ity Council of Defense
 Henry Anderson, Chairman.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

John McKinzie of Fort Towson, Ok, passed thru Mena Tuesday en route home after visiting relatives in Montgomerv county.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

R. B. Durham of Board Camp was a Mena visitor Tuesday.
 H E. Campbell, merchant at Rocky, was Mena visitor Tuesday.
 Albert Singleton and Frank Hill of 0den brought in cotton Monday.
 Robert Buchanan and son, Dan, of Waters, brought in cotton Tuesday.
 Prof. R. L. Thompson, principal of the Waters school, was Mena visitor Tuesday
 A. P. Johnson and Q. R. Wilson of Nella, Scott county brought in cot ton Tuesday.
 MT and Mrs C. II. Cole were ad- vised this week of the arrival over seas of their son, ,. Q. Cole.
 E. R. Alston of Gillham came up Monday to purchase goods of Mena's wholesale merchants.
 Irwin Strickland of Womble passed thru Mena Monday on route in Me Alester, Ok, to visit relatives
 R. A. Tomlinsonaand J. H. Hamil- ton motored to Montgomery county Wednesday in the formers car.
 Miss Eleanor Barnes left Monday afternoon for Bog Springs to spend few days with Miss Chloe Matteson.
 Mrs. H ]. Hart and babe and Mrs. F. L. Worrell and son, Paul of Rich Mountain, were Mena visitors Mon day.
 ]. A. Hughes has accepted posi- tion in the general merchandise store of J. c. Lawrence on South Mena street
 Mrs. Carrie Whipple of Hatfield came in Tuesday and will be guest in the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. A. Allen
 c. W. Wyatt of Ink was in Mena Monday en route to Webber's Falls, Ok. where he will visit with his broth CT, Will Wyatt.
 Bob Moore of Gerty, Ok, arrived Tuesday and will be guest in the home of Mir and Mrs. o. L. Lawrence on Eleventh street.
 J. F. Woodson, proprietor of the store on the Talihina road, returned from business trip to Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.
 Mrs. c. E. Mallon and daughter, Miss Mildred of Wickes, spent Mon day in Mena to have dental work done and to do shopping.
 John McKinzie of Fort Towson, Ok, passed thru Mena Tuesday en route home after visiting relatives in Montgomery county.
 Relatives have received word an- nouncing the safe arrival overseas of ldllltt oedDlOQhs Wft0 tItcAtQ hifii- tary service at Mena.
 w. D. Stockton, merchant at Old Cove, came-in Tuesday morning to buy goods and to have wheat ground at the Mena Flour Mills.
 Mrs. Ray Legate of Blue Ridge. N. C., came in Tuesday and will visit with her husbands father, M. B. Le- gate, and other relatives in Mena.
 Mrs. W. B. Thomas and son Dara left Monday afternoon to spend a week at Wickes with MT. Thomas, who is cashier of the Bank of Wickes.
 Miss Minnie T. Phillips of Durant, Ok, arrived Tuesday and will be a guest in the home of MT. and Mrs. J. r. Naler. She is a niece of Mrs. Ma Tor.
 C. w. EddIeman, son of Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Policeman, has written his parents that he has been in the big drive in France, but is still safe and sound.
 Mrs. Ambrose Bratcher and daugh- ter of Egger, who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe Cole at Green wood. Ark. returned home Monday afternoon.
 Capt. John Ware of Abilene, Tex, spent 4wo weeks with his friend, r. r Lindsey near Hatton. Mir Wares intention is to return to Polk county in the spring to locate.
 W. z. and A. A. Benson and R. H. Briscoe of Big Fork attended to busi- ness here Monday, the first named
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The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

W. z. and A. A. Benson and R. H. Briscoe of Big Fork attended to busi- ness here Monday, the first named
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Capt. John Ware of Abilene, Tex, spent .wo weeks with his friend, P. N Lindsey. near Hatton. Mir. Wares intention is to return to Polk county in the spring to locate.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Private w. NJ. Putnam of Camp Bowie, near Fort Worth, Tex, came in Tuesday afternoon, having been on account of defective eyesight. He went to the home of his parents near Board Camp.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

The Rev. Charles Burnett of Board Camp returned from Kinta, Ok, Tues day afternoon. He conducted re- vival there for week, resulting in thirteen accessions to the Baptist church.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

In Silk and Wool. All the Shades of Serge, Poplin, Sol and Taffeta.
 Ranging in price
 $500 UP TO s12.5O
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Mrs. Ray Legate of Blue Ridge, N. C.. came in Tuesday and will visit with her husbands father, M. B. Le- gate, and other relatives in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Relatives have received word an- nouncing the safe arrival overseas of Daniel Seabrook. who entered mili- tarv service at Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

Miss Myrtle Spearman, one of Cove's best known young women, made her first visit to Mena Tuesday. She came up to see "Over the Top" and to visit her friend. Mrs. R. D. Green at the Commercial hotel.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-19

w. D. Stockton, merchant at Old Cove, came-in Tuesday morning to buy goods and to have wheat ground at the Mena Flour Mills.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
INFLUENZA CAUSE. B PERCENT OF.
 INS. CLAIMS

New York, Dec. 6-The Spanish in 1uenza epidemic which swept this country during the autumn "stole" millions of the best years of life from American manhood and womanhood, Henry Moir, an insurance authority of this city, declared here yesterday.
 The average economic loss of active life in each case of death from the maIady or it's aftermath was at least 25 years, said MT. Moir, emphasizing the peculiarity of the epidemic, which found most of its victims under 30 years of age, as compared with the average life of 55 and 60 years of persons insured in well established companies.
 Addressing the Association of Life Insurance Presidents, MT. Moir, who is president of the Acturial Society of America, described how the epi- demic had dislocated the standard mortality experience of the insurance companies in the past 15 years. With no pestilence taking toll of lives in the United States and Canada during that period, he said, the standards of health of persons under 50 were found to be much better than at any recorded time in the past. But the influenza epidemic, causing 86,828 deaths in A large cities in eight weeks, or an average of four of every 1 900 of the population, he added, had brought a new element into the situa-
 on. Investigation of claims before saveraI large insurance companies, he 'eclared, showed that 13 per cent. of
 he deaths were due to influenza and influenza, while less than 2 per cent.
 nfiuenza, whileI ess than 2 per cent. were of persons over 55 years, as ner cent. under 35.
 From these figures, the actuary
 sid. it was apparent that the age of maximum virulence of the epidemic | had been under 30, taking the young and vigorous-"those whom we ex- pected to undertake much of the worlds work"
 Mir. Moir warned the public that there is no assurance that the danger is past we learn" he said, that influenza is now revisfting Europe and | this time there are indications that it may be more objectionable than the | miIder form of midsummer. We should therefore take warning from 1 this recurrence and observe watchfuI care to prevent further infective, since the disease has distinctly de- | creased and seems to be dying out | in this country"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
ORGANIZING FOOD PRODUCTION
The government, 1t is announced

The government, 1t is announced, will soon give out a program for an organized movement to increase the food supply.
 The success won in the Liberty Bond, Red Cross, and War Work drives ought to teach us a lot about organizing food production. These drives were put over by going from house to house and asking people to give, the ground being well prepared by newspaper advertising.
 Now let the government handle the food production in the same way. Every farmer in the country should he visited by some representative of the Farm Bureau or other local or ganization of business men. Personal interviews will obtain cooperation from many people where you would moi get it from agitation at public meetings.
 The organizations conducting these canyasses should fCd out from each man what obstacles exist that prevent him from raising bigger crops. If 1t iz lack of farm machinery and tools, arrangements could be made in a great many cases to share the uae of such machinery with neighbors. If a man needs more capital for legiti- mate extension of his business, and if he han good security he should get the funds. If he needs more labor, he should be shown that the govern ment emp 0yment services and other agencies VIII care for his needs.
 I,-on,,a1+Iv the oO1v thing Standi0 Q in the way of a bigger crop is the con- servation characteristic of many f1en. The hesitating farmer should be as sured that the community stands back If him in the effort to increase food production. After that pledge is made, it should be rigtdly kept, and the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
AMERICAN DEAD
 STAY IN FRANCE. UNTIL AFTER WAR
Agreement Reached With the Government of France
 Only Possible One

Washington, Dec. 6.---The decision of the war department that the bodies of American soldiers who lost their lives in France should remain buried in that country until after the end of the war was reached in agreement with the government of France. This is disclosed in the annual report of Major General Harris, adjutant gen. eral, made public today.
 Under articles agreed upon by the United States and the French govern ment," General Harris says, ''the re- mains of all soldiers who die in France are to lie buried in France until the termination of the war"
 It was because of this agreement, the report says, that relatives are in formed of the place of burial of sol diers in France whenever this infor- nation Is obtainaible.
 The statistics on the army given in the report throw little light on the present organization as they are of date of last June 30. Among items of interest presented, however, is the fact that the adoption of the finger print identification system for the ser vice not only served to identify 3S of the men lost with the Tuscania who would otherwise have been buried among the unknown dead, but also enabled the department to sift out 54S casse of fraudulent enlistment The fraudulent report shows also l that total of 5,O37 enemy aliens were ] in custody as prisoners of war or un i der internment in this country. Of
 these All were prisoners of war, in- | cluding the crews of German auxiliary
 war craft seized at the outbreak of | the war. No prisoners taken by the
 army in France have been brought to l the United States.
 During the period covered by the
 report, II prisoners died, IA interned 1 aliens were paroled by the Depart
 ment of Justice, and 13 escaped, of
 whom two were drowned. In all there
 were 29 escapes, but 16 were recap l tured. All guarantees contemplated | by international law as to humane | treatment, freedom in exercise of re-
 lgious beliefs, full opportunity for
 education. proper healthful recreation
 and amusement and other privileges 1 looking toward comfort, well-being and betterment of prisoners are, 1t is
 believed, being conscientiously ob-
 served, General Harris says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
THE SOLDIERS AND TUBER-
 CULOSIS.

There has been tuberculosis among the armies in Europe. Some people are worried for fear the return of the soldiers will bring a good many cases. But there should not be large num- Der in our army. Our soldiers have had better care than the soldiers of our allies, and have been fed an abundance of good food. Lack of nutrition is favorable to the white plague.
 Few of the boys have had to go through a winter in the trenches, when the exposure is the greatest.
 There undoubtedly will be some cases The government will provide ample facilities for treatment and cure of them. Our physically wig. orous soldiers will resist this infec- ton, which is curable in early stages at least. Meanwhile health author ities should watch carefully for the disease in the civilian population, and see that sufferers put thems Ives under proper care at once.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
BRIDGEPORT BOYS DISCHARGED FROM
 U. 5. SERVICE.

Following is a list of those boys in this city who have returned to their homes after having been honor ably discharged from the service of Uncle Sam:
 Alexci, Machael, CTS Broad street Botalki, Frank, 1O5 Shelton street. Baltusnkas, John, 61O Central avenue. Drafted April 26, 1913. Behren, Homer, IA Maple street Beck, Charles, 869 Madison ave- nue.
 Butler, J. J., Courtland street. Conger, William, Sandy Hook, Ct. Discharged November. 1918.
 Ciperino, Anthony, alias Severino Cremone, 4S5 Ogden street. Pvt. 2Oth Co. 9th Training Battalion, 157 De- pot Brigade. Drafted Sept. 3, 1918. Discharged Nov. 21, 1918.
 Coyne, Thomas, seaman U. S. steamship Maine. Enlisted Nov. IS, 1914. Discharged March 1S, 1918.
 Curoso, Frank, 26 Hallett street.
 DeForest, William. Al Sterling place.
 lJDLlOu3 QIlCIIdG4J OOO 1IO W elA VI ebfS nuc. Drafted May 27, 1918.
 Eagar, Arthur F., Country club, Black Rock.
 Fahringer, Karl H., 272 Garfield avenue.
 Fortier Almond w.. TT Whiting street.
 Frateschie, George P, 80 Pequon- uock@treet.
 Grsnattasie. Amedo, 1s46 Main street.
 Handles, Israel.
 Hoffman, Alvin, 114 Highland ave nue. Drafted Nov. 8, 1917.
 Hellner, J. C., sS Wayne street Drafted October 10, 1917.
 Jewett, Wesley w. S45 Kossuth street
 Jordan, John J., 1863 Fairfield avenue.
 Johnson. wfnsIow, 57S Broad street. Medical Detachment 212th Engineers.
 Kelly, William J.. 294 East Main street.
 Maimoul, Curuisto.
 MdNamara, John J., 1717 Noble avenue.
 Osborn, J. F., 985 Anson street.
 Pandre, Peter, 8S9 Brewster street Paganuzzi, Stefano, 168 Willistor street, 18th Co., 4th Bat. 151st Depor Brigade, Entered service June 24 1918. Discharged Nov. 30, 1918. Porianda, Frank, 265 Deacor street. Drafted Oct. 4, 1917.
 Retallick, Thomas, 30 Libert! street.
 Romio, Joseph, Pvt. Go. 30, 8tt l Training Battalion, 153d Depot Bri gade, National Army Enlisted Jul! 25, 1918. Discharged August 23 1918.
 Salvatore, Romieo, 28 Lexington 1 avenue. i Sherwood, Irving, 125 Pixley place 22d Co. 9th Battalion, 151st Depo Brigade.
 stendahI, Frank C., 5O1 Fairfiel' avenue, drafted Aug. 6, 1918. Pos N. Y,
 sinsar, Louis, 21st Co.,, Depot Br! ! hospital, Barracks 51, Fort Slocun gade. Discharged Dec. 29, 1917. Re enlisted April, 1918 and discharge l November, 1918.
 Socco, James, 843 Harriet street
 Tanner, William B., 584 Warre- l street. Drafted September 20, 1917
 Thomas, Harold M, 299 Arcti street. Enlisted July, 1917. Dis charged March, 1918. Pvt. Co. H 1 18th Pioneer Infantry. Served i English Army, 1915-1916. Warren, Leslie T., 1S6 Courtlan street.
 Yacjabovitch Joseph, 112O Penn broke street.
 Whelan. J. J., 162 Parallel stree Entered service May 23, 1918. Cen traI Officers Training School, Cam Lee, Va.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
MORE PLAZA CHECKS.

Checks drawn in settlement of law suits brought against the city by property owners affected by the lay out of the plaza have been sent to B. G. Shalet, Reuben Keushaganain, Aris Barsamian, Richard Poladian, and H. Serrajian, the total amount ing to $5,5O2. Agreement between W. H. Comley, Jr., city attorney, and counsel for the appellants, was reached and confirmed by the com mon council.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
WONDERS NEVER CEASE

T saw a wonderful trick last night" said one boy to another "A man actually turned a handkerchief into an egg!" "Oh, there's nothing in thatl" said the other. "Only a week or two ago I saw a man turn a COW into a field!"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
OLD NO. 1 FAILS.

During a road test of Chemical engine No. 1 of the Bridgeport Fire Department the driving shaft broke, and the machine Is temporarily out of commission. The machine is one of the first self propelled purchased by the city and has been on duty for 10 years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
DIRTY STORES MUST GO.

Orders to strictly enforce all sani- tary regulations prescribed by the Board of Health for restaurants ana lunch rooms of the city have been given; and the ''dirty spoon" and cracked coffee cup" must go. Severe penalties will be imposed for failure to carry out the orders of the board. Thorough inspection of all eating places in the city is now being made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
SUDDEN FORTUNE.

Two young backwoodsmen in a Canadian regiment were going into the trenches for the first time, and their captain promised them a dollar for every German they killed.
 One lay down to rest while the other performed the duty of watch ing. The one had not lain long when he was awakened by the sec ond's shouting:
 They're coming! They're coming!"
 who's coming?" shouted back the first.
 "The Germans" was the reply.
 How many are there?"
 About 500O0."
 Great Scott" shouted he, jump up up and grabbing his rifle, "our fortunes made"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
TOLD BY A SOLDIER

A retrned soldier tells this. story: T was in France and w. nted a light for my cigarette. I spent 10 minutes making signs to a Frenchman, and when I got through with my wig wagging he said in perfectly good English, "Its a match you want isn' t it t?"-Washington Herald.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
YUCCA BROOMS.

The scarcity of broom corn has led to the use of a substitute. In Southern California the yucca, or Spanish bayonet, as 1t is familiarly called. thrives. This has been sue cessfully used in manufacturing brooms. Another species of yucca is good fer surgeon splints, and now experiments are under way to see if it may not be utilized in the making of artificial limbs.-Newark News.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
HALES CAR STOLEN.

Charles W. Hale of Stratford, re- ported to the police last night that his automobile left standing in Gold street had been stolen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

Charles Morgan, of the New York Stock Exchange firm of Morgan & Kane, was suspended from the Stock Exchange for five years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

The State Department was notified that the King of Rumania conferred the Military Cross of Michael the Brave on General Pershtng.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

A. Bielaski, chief of the bureau of nvestigation of the Department of Justice, offered his resignation to At .orney General Gregory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

The British cruiser Dnvonshire, by Captain G. B. Powell, arrived at Boston to participate in he British Day celebration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

W V N SAA ~AAA Roller skates for boys and girls
 Ball bearing, adjustable, swift in action, sure in service.
 Give the younster glowing cheeks, strengthened mus cles, and plenty of outdoor life which will build sound health. $2.5O, $2.75 pair. Ice Skates, they Il make the Christmas stocking bulge gleefully! The line is simply immense everything for boy or girl-Or even for profes- sionals. Prices very mod, est.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

farmer should not be left in the lurch for lack of needed equipment or labor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
ANOTHER KNOWS"

When I feel scrappy and mean, mother never scolds. She usually finds my tongue is white, my breath bad, then she says, F'My Pet needs Cascaret." l gladly take Cascarets because they taste like candy. Next morning wake up feeling dandy. Do you give your children Cascarets or nasty castor oil, pills or calomcl? Cascarets never hurt us kids.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

But with store like this to help you can do won ders. Such stocks-such service-such willing ness and co-operation-th and your enthusi- aSm will make this Christmas a really great one. Briefly and tersely, we give you from day to day hints and suggestions which will guide you in- fallibly in buying Christmas Gifts that are worth whil0
 Here afS few of them-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

And Air Rifes-to top off a boys measure of Christ mas happiness. Daisies and any boy will tell you they're the best.
 With these and many, many other Christmasy things the store offers range of selection that will not fail to please everyone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06

Miro Percolators- $500. A good value-and a good gift.
 One of many good things which make up the Miro aluminium family-every- one of them refecting good housekeeping. At $500 this two-quart Per- colator is the best you can buy. That's not only our judgment alone-it's the verdict of many wise housekeepers in whose judgment we have com plete confidence.
 And in the Miro family there are many other members which are worthy of careful thought as potential gifts. For Miro aluminumware won't burn-won't rust won't absorb grease-is quickly cleaned and is 8 joy forever to the house keeper !
 Come and see for yourself how much fine Miro aluminium a little Christ mas money will buy. DWARE-STORES