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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
RED CROSS IN FIRST AID.n
Class From Members of Mena Chap ter Being Instructed by pr. Holt

Dr. E. E. Holt, cooperating with the officers and members of the local Red Cross Chapter. began in- struction last week of class of twelve persons in the subject of first aid. The class met at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, and will meet at the same hour each Wednesday. The instruction is to be systematic and will cover period of ten weeks. The interest manifested at the first meeting indicates that it will be ne- cessary to organize other classes. The lecture "Wednesday afternoon was on Sterilization" and last Wednesday the subject under dis cussion was Wounds, Shocks. and the Different Modes of Infec- tion." Instruction in first aid7 is being given all over the country in connection with the other Red Cross activities. and in taking up the work in this city the members are simply getting in step with the general movement for preparedness.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Col. Latimer Given a Test.

Col. c. M Latimer, notwithstand. ing the fact that he has consistently advertised on his public sale bills that there positively would be no postponement on account of bad weather, and then usually added the trite saying: "The worse the weath CT. the better the prices" doubtless would have been glad last Thursday to have surrendered his job of cry. ing the ". E. Jones sale, near Pot. ter. However. after he once goi started, it is safe to guess that h. stayed with the job as long as there was a thing to sell, if the bidders manifested the same staying quail. ties.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Carson Adams Visits Friends.

Carson Adams, former resident of the Acorn community, but dur ing the last five years being a resi- dent of Wheatland, Wyo, arrived in Mena Friday night, and Saturday went to Acorn to visit friends and look after his real estate interests. MT. Adams is now engaged in the sheep feeding business near Wheat land, Wyo., and this year has on feed 5000 head Of breeding lambs, which at this time are worth from si6 to SIS per head, and which he esti- mates will be worth S20 per head or more next spring. MT. Adams says that he left Polk county with the kindliest feeling for the people of Mena and the county, and he comes back with the same feeling, and regrets that he can stay only few days,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
MENA B0Ys WE'RE WALLOPED.
Heavener Basket Ball Team Won by
 If to S--A Classy Game.

The basket ball game on last Sat- urday afternoon, between the boys team of the Mena High school and the team from the Heavener High school, was swift, classy game, re- sulting in a score of Al to in favor of the visitors. The members of the Heavener team were l.. Fulsom E Black. r. Hudson. ] Hudson, ] Holt with Dale Smith as substitute. The Mena players were Clyde Bezanson Harold Ravenscraft, Hubert Knight Bascom Finger, Herman purvis and Robert Sale. Prof. H. R. Albert of the Heavener schools and Prof R F Nallon of the Mena High school faculty alternately acted as referee and umpire. X return game has not yet been scheduled, but game is to be played next Friday between the girls team of the two schools on the Mena court
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that can- not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-five years. and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces ex- polling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrb Cure for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Haii's Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Roaeh-ROWe.

Ivan Rowe and Miss Bessie Roach were quietly married Sunday at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. N. Roach in this city. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom by the Rev R. P. Mckinley. The young people left Sunday afternoon for trip to Oklahoma City and Wilburton, Ok, expecting to return to Mena Friday. MT. Rowe is in the employ of s. I. Wood, and the bride. until a few months ago, had been employed at the same place as saleslady.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Found Cold in Texas.

Mir. and Mrs. l.. w. Davis and children returned last Monday from trip to Texas points, having been away since before Christmas. They were in Port Lavaca, Victoria and Houston, visiting at the home of Mrs. Davis parents, Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Hoffman at Houston They re- turn to Mena convinced that trip to the south in the winter is not what it is thought to be. While in Houston they encountered the cold est weather that has struck that section in many years.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED
January 9.
PLAIN QUESTIONS
 TO MENA PEOPLE
Every Mena Reader Will Admit the
 Soundness of the Loqic.


 Would Mena people recommend Doan's Kidney Pills as they do if the medicine were not reliable? Would they confirm their statements after years have elapsed if their experiences did not show the refne- dy to be deserving of it? State ments like the following must car ry conviction to the mind of every reader:
 s. Badt, merchant, eos Seventh St., Mena, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills are certainly the best kidney medi- cine ever used and many people to whom have recommended them speak in the highest terms of theT curative powers. l suffered from backache for a couple oi years and finally used Doan's Kidney Pills. They fixed up my kidneys in good shape"
 OVER FIVE YEARS LATER Mir Badt said: We still use Doan's Kidney Pills occasionally and al- ways with the same good results l am never without this medicine in the house"
 l Price 60c at all dealers. Don'i simply ask for kidney remedy-gel Deans Kidney riiis--the same that Mir. Bajt has twice publicly recon mended. Foster -Milburn Co. Props. Buffalo. N. Y. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Judge Wears Son Breaks Arm.

Roy Wear, i4-year-old son of County Judge A. E. Wear and Mrs. Wear, while engaged in a practice game of basketball Wednesday aft ernoon, received a fracture of both bones of his left forearm, just above the wrist. The accident occurred when the young man fell, throwing his weight on the arm. He was taken to the office of Dr. B. H. Haw- kins, where the fracture was re- duced. The same arm was fractured sometime ago. tho at that time only one of the bones was broken and the other dislocated at the wrist.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

pluerisy pains are located just below the short ribs. Lumbago af- fleets the same region but towarc the back. BILLIARDS SNOW LIN IMENT is the remedy in either case If rubbed in thoroly it eases pain relaxes the muscles and the patient can move about freely and com fortahly. Price 25c, soc and $i .0t per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Attended Fathers Funeral.

The Rev. A. P Gallagher returned Saturday from Little Rock, whither he was called last Tuesday on ac- count of the death of his aged fath- CT, William Gallagher, which oc- cured at his home in that city The funeral services were held last Thursday. Mr. Gallagher had reached the age of 7S years, and had been a resident of Little Rock for almost 40 years.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
state of Arkansas. County of polk

State of Arkansas, County of Polk, ss:
 l, ]. T. Magruder, President of the ahove-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 J. T. Magruder, President Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of January, 1918.
 T. H. Duke, Notary Public. My commission expires July i9, 1921.
 Correct Attest: ]. c. Jackson, R. II. Nall. J I. Alley, Directors,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Three Lives Lost?

Wichita Falls, Jan. ii.-It is be- lieved that at least three lives were lost as result of last nights bliz- gard in this section. Two teamsters at the Burk Burnett oil fields are missing today and a third is in an unconscious condition.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
Improving Ladies' Waiting Room.

C. J. Williams of Texarkana, of Bridge and Building Department of the Kansas City Southern railway, is in Mena with a force of men making the changes in the ladies waiting room at the depot. in con- formity to the order of the State Railroad Commission.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

50 hot water bottle covers.
 63 pairs bed socks.
 70 knitted wash cloths.
 25 knitted mufllers.
 10 pairs knitted wristlets.
 ? knitted sweaters.
 All young ladies and girls desir- ing to do their bit for the soldiers are invited to be at the Red Cross headquarters each Monday after noon at 3.30 o'clock. Hearty thanks are extended to each and every one who has in anyway helped the Young Ladies Auxiliary to have such nice balance on hand.
 Mrs. Edwin B. Cox, Chairman.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
YOUNG WORKERS MAKE REPORT
Red Cross Auxiliary Is Active in Be-
 half of COuntry's Fighters.

The Red Cross Auxiliary is com posed of the young ladies and girls of Mena who are doing their bit for the soldiers. They organized 0cto- Der 2S, 1917, and since that time many warm garments for the boys in the trenches have clicked of their needles. Below is condensed statement of what has been accom- plished by them.
 Receipts
 n n.4..t.... t rrlh. II1,,o rf EQ
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

For SaIe-6 thorobred Poland China
 male pigs. six weeks old; also ' Dur0c shoats. 3months old. See Ford Younee, 0aklawn Farm, Mena, R. 2. ---Adv. 8 3t 3 2t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

If you have chills or malaria get U B cent bottle of Sanni Chill Tonic. Nothing better for chills and mala- ria. Get it at the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

Secondhand thoughts are like secondhand clothes they are apt to be a misfit.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

The tongue that is tipped with venom after awhile seeks in vain for an audience.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

Found Pet white rabbit. Owenr
 can secure by paying for adv. and feed. 4. P Bledsoe, R. 2, Mena.- Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

The biggest word in the Allied die ti0nary-UNITY.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

The total value cf all classes of personal property is Si ,098,850, as against valuation of $902080 on the tax roll of 1917. Both the tax and valuation are exclusive of the tax and valuation on railways and other corporations.
 The abstract of the personal prop erty shows the number and value of the different classes of personal .....s..1utx. fs kn re follor2yo
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

The nunins That Does Not Affect the Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect. IAxA- T1vE PROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
 Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing In head. Remember the fuii name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE Soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
PERSONAL TAXES
 MUCH INCREASED
County Clerks Abstract shows Gain Of SS.SsS.2s. With Total of SSs,9Si.- ei-RaIlroads and Corporations
 Not Included.

County Clerk Will Alexander has just completed the abstract of the personal property tax rolls of the county which show total tax of s3s. s.gsi.6i for the year 1918, as against a total of s25, 5,59537 for 1917, an increase of ss,S3S24.
 The tax is distributed among the several funds in the following
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14
Americans Thought
Mostly OF Mother

y With the Americana Armies in the
Field, Oct. Observation-Disclosures of
the Associated Press.)-when an
American soldier went cover the TOP"
or he received a bullet or shrap-
mel wound he thought of. his mother.
The French poilu>thought al his. wife.
and the British Tommy of his sweet
heart. s-T :.
This fact is borne out by the officers
and doctors who have served in all
three of the Allied armies. They de-
clare that when the American soldier
was wounded. the first word on his
lips in almost every case was
Mother" Even after he was re-
moved to the hospital he called con-
stantly for his mother. His British
cousin, however, seemed chiefly alb
sorbed in his sweetheart, and longs to
see her ''just n again." while his
French compatriot thought. only of his
femme bien aimee"
The correspondent Of The Associ-
ated Press at the American front ask
ed a number 81 soldiers what thought
was mos on their minds when they
first left their trenches to attack the
Germans. In nine cases out of ten
the answer vas ".of home and moth.
err"
There were a few, however. who
said that as they entered the battle
their minds were given ever wholly to
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14
ADVERTISEMENT.
oAvddandReIIeVeInnuenz
BY DIR. FRANKLIN DUANE.

ID IN. E 1bfAlNEAA1IN DOANEsH
Many people have been frightened
by what they,have read or heard of
influenza. The more you fear the
disease the surer you are to get it.
Go right about your business AND for
get it. AS the. disease is spread prin-
cipally by contact thru sneezing,
thorities have advised that everyone
wear a gauze, which Is daily washed
and saturated with a to five hun
dred solution of zinc sulphate in wa
ter. and then dried before wearing
over the nose and mouth. You
should avoid crowds, common drink
ing cups and public towels. Keep
your strength up by taking lots Of
exercise in the open air and plenty of
nourishing food. 2
If you have n of such symptoms
as chilliness, nasal Instructions,
flushed face, headache, feverishness,
restlessness, weakness, or irritating
cough, give up work at once and go to
bed. This will save your strength to
help overcome the disease. Put your
feet in hot water for fifteen minutes.
Thoroughly loosen the bowels with
some such mild and non-irritating.
physic as DR.. Pierce's Pellets. Drink
principally of hot lemonade and then
cover up Win plenty OF ClOtneS IN DeQ
SO as to get a good sweat. When
sweating is free and the fever re-
duced take a dose of two Anuric Tab
lets every four hours, followed BY
drinking at least.a glass or two Of hot
water. Anuric Tablets help quickly
to relieve the soreness Of the muscles
and bones from which most patients
complain and help the kidneys flush
out the poisons. r.
To relieve 4asal obstructions and
excessive discharge from the nose.
probably nothing is better than such
a mild, soothing, antiseptic wash as
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t. will
give great relief. Employed as, a
gargle, in same strength as made up
for use in the nose, and as hot as can
be borne, it quickly arrests soreness
and dryness in the throat.
Ipf1uenza weakens the patients re-
sistance to disease,S so that there is
danger of bronchitis and pneumonia
developing. To combat this tendency
and fortify the patients strength in
sist that he keep in bed at least two
days. Probably nothing will at this
stage hasten the recovery and
strengthen the patient more than an
iron-tonic, tablet called "Irontic" or
that we'll known herbal tonic, DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
which has been used by thousands in
the past two generations.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14
THE MENACE OF THE SEAS

In the arnistice agreements which Allied and
American generals have dictated to Austria and Ger
many, there are important provisions forcing the de-
feated governments to point out and DESTROY the mines
planted by them for the destruction of Allied. American
ana neutral vessels. Austria and Germany agreed to do
1t and there is no doubt that it will be done az the
control exerted is Of such a nature as to allow Of no
loopholes. -
The anchored mines are found in regular mine
ileios al over European waters and can easily be de-
tected and rendered harmless. According to certain
Hague conference regulations these mines nous+ he 40
constructed that they cause no damage when thew are
Torn. loose from their anchorage. but 1t is a notorious
stance, around the coasts Of Great Britain. remain a
menace even though they have been removed from their
original place Of anchorage. For this reason il NAV
pc expected that reports Of accidentally sunk ships will
continue to come in from time to time. az M onskrows
where such mines are.
me ll other type Of marine mines employed in the
snayai warfare OF the past four years "a thu so.cal Had
drifting mine. There is an international aereesoent to
me me enect that IT Is forbidden to plant such automatic
contact mines unanchored, Except when they 4. %
sconstructed as to become harmless ona shorr = NO..
salt Nr tta person. who laid them. ceases to control them |"
These drifting mines. exploding upon contact With
Any hard body constitute the rernaininr nenacA ~ II.
sssa. and saithough II 4 aaid mat lshey cannot sink l.rx.
sships constructed with double bottoms and euutpped
nth satrttsht compartments. there 1. no inclination
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14
THE PRESIDENT IN EUROPE

Suggestions have come from abroad thar President
Wilson'S presence at the peace conference would be
much desirable because the influence Of the United
States then would be certain Of having assigned to 1t
exactly that field in which the presidents thoughts
habitually dwell and with which they are peculiarly
familiar.
The immediate result of the suggestions will, Of
the presidents leaving the territory Of this country.
The discussion is quite needless, for thers is no constitn-
tional nor any other rule which restraints the executive
from going abroad at any time he so chooses. There is
nothing but a tradition which has been broken by both
Presidents Roosevelt and Taft and which certainly
would not stop a man like Wilson who has set so many
precedents. from going to Europe If he otherwise Deem
ed it wise to go.
AS for the presidents personal mission at the coup-
Gil table, it might not carry decisive weight with regard
to territorial re-adjustment, for that is a matter which
European statesmen indirectly have indicated they
would like to settle among themselves, with all due at
tention paid to any suggestions and recommendation
that might come from America. II
But it is conceivable that the president, appearing
in person as a participant in the negotiations. might find
an excellent opportunity for championing his idea of a
league of nations The idea is not original. but Mr..
Wilson brought it back from relative obscurity at just
the correct psychological moment, and for this reason it
is plausible to think that the peace negotiators would de-
sire to hear him verbally discuss the plan which in him
has found its most dgnifed and studious exponent.
Whether or not the problem Of limited ornaments
will be definitely settled at the peace conference, no one
knows. That it will be discussed, is almost certain. and
to such a discussion the American president would be in
a position to contribute with considerable effect.
Whatever else may be conjectured-one thing is GER
tain, namely that President Wilson as the personal
representative of the American nation will be hailed with
unrestrained respect and affection by those councillors
who realize what part the United States has had in the
final victory.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14

Herald wants BRING Reslira
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14

prayer, although they had never be-
fore been in the habit Of praying,
Some of them kept before them words
Of encouragement and counsel con-
tanned in letters from relatives.
One soldier on the morning OF the
attack received q letter from his
mother quoting the sc%riptural phrase,
Trust In the Lord and no enemy
shall prosper against thee" The sol-
dier wantlthrough one of the bloodi-
est battles Of the wal that day and
came out unscathed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14

among seafarers to believe that they are not dangerous.
TO smaller vessels, these drifting mines mean instant
destruction.
How to locate such mines and sweep them on the
sea is a problem which must be very burdensome to
those who are now attempting to make voyages safe,
but while all possible efforts naturally will be put forth
in this direction. there is reason to think that the men
ace Of the drifting mines will not be entirely removed
for months. perhaps, for years.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14
LIFT FLOUR RESTRICTIONS.

Bozeman, Mont. Nov. 14.-The
ruling requiring the sale Of substitutes
with wheat flour in proportion of one
to four was abandoned yesterday, &C
cording to an announcement from
Food Administrator Atkinson's Office.
The food administration is prepar-
ing plans whereby the dealer in SUBJ
stitutes will be relieved in case he
has stocked up on substitutes for the
winter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14

naYe averased 10000 = month for
vera month";. The monthly bank
ins business of the ~, in that terri
CRY has averassd 100000. a ~"
sscretsry Just returned from ! visit
1919 ~ - lonnd g soldiers cody making
lisAi9e End Filling out renittance
plaaks On q hut which vas lunder
mel me and near which Ss1eraf,
s1ells aysDpsd while ne ~ theft.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-14
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
IMPROVING RAPIDLY

New York, Nov. 1A-Physicians at
tending Theodore Roosevelt. who is at
Roosevelt hospital here suffering from
sciatica and rheumatism, said last
able day and that his progress to-
ward recovery could hardly be more
favorable.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-11-23
STENOGRAPHERS
and Typewriters Wanted
Men and Women.

The United States Government is in
urgent need of thousands of typewriter
operators and stenographers and type
writer's. All who pass examinations
ecr the departments and offices at
Washington, D. c., are assured Of Ger
t1hcat1on for appointment. It Is the
manifest. duty of citizens with this
special knowledge to use it at this
time where it will be of most value
to the Government. Women especial
~ are urged to undertake this Office
work. Those who have not the re-
CURED training are encouraged to I'M
dergo instruction at once. :
Examinations for the Departmental
Service, for both men and women, are
held every Tuesday, in $50 of the prin-
cipal cities of the United States, and
applications may be filed with the
Commission at Washington, D. c., at
any time.
The entrance salary ranges from
$1,000 to $1,000 a year. Advancement
of capable employees to higher sal.
aries is reasonably rapid.
Applicants must have reached their
eighteenth birthday on the date Of the
examination. 49,. 49,
For full information in regard to the
scope and character Of the examina-
ton and for application blanks ad-
dress the q. s. Civil Service Commits
sion, Washington, D. c., or the Secre-
tary of the q. s.. Civil Service Board
of Examiners at Boston, Mass; New
York, N. Y; Philadelphia, Pa. Allan.
ia, Ca; Cincinnati; Ohio; Chicago
ILL.,; St. Paul, Mimi; St. Louis, Mo-;
New Orleans, La; Seattle, Wash:
San Francisco, Cal; Honolulu, Ha-
wall; or San Juan, Porto Rico.
JOHN A. McLHENNY,
President, o. S. Civil Service Commis-
sion, Washington, D. c. - a..