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The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
GIVE HUNS COLD STEEL.
Americans Shatter Two New Enemy
 Divisions at Bouresches.

London, June 12.-Thus far the Germans have used fvc divisions in the effort to counter the American thrust at the apex of their line north west of Chateau Thierry without sue cess.
 Reuters correspondent at French headquarters teiegraphs under Tues days date. 1.-Two fresh divisions were thrown at the American center at Bouresches this morning in a fruit less attempt to recapture the village.
 Trusting to the deep woods north east of the village and the twisted spur of a hill to conceal them, the leading divisions advanced in mass formation. They, however were ob- served from the Bois de Belleau and were brought under a destructive hail of shrapnel before they could deploy. The fire was so severe that the at- tack was disorganized and no passage could be made for some time.
 When the Germans did succeed in penetrating the defenses they were met with such enthusiasm in cold steel that their only choice was death or surrender.
 "In the capture of the wood to the northwest of Bouresches the Ameri- cans had to deal with machine gun nests, a game at which they are be- coming expert. Gun after gun was captured and turned upon it's late possessors and the advance never was materially delayed.
 Pierce fighting continued when the fringe of the wood was reached, the Germans being afraid of the open slopes behind them and over which their retreat must be conducted. When at last they broke from the cover of the wood they came under tempest of bullets. Surrender being impos- sible they turned and ran, but very few reached ground where they could find refuge" st Sf
 Washington; June 1z.-General Pershing's comniunique tonight said there was nothing to report aside from continual activity in the Woevre and the taking of prisoners by American patrols in Picardy.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
HUNS COUNTING CHICKS.
A Granl Land Grab Is Being Os'' lined Already.

London, June f7.~-0n the sttrssassa of their military situation in Frsn the German militarist journals v parently have been inspired to p forward new German terms Of psaa of the most aggressive characss There is not much talk now Of pese without indemnities and annexan0ss as. On the contrary, there is to pc ' severest punishment for all ", " many's opponents, according to ''' newspapers.
 The Kreuz Zeitung says thst ss ~. gards Great Britain, victorious uA \, many will require the reduction 2 .,s. s British navy to maritime pI force; the cession to an interna'vsi aui council of GibraIter, Malta, Aden s.s. s Singapore; guarantees aga'ns'. ...d, homie measures against German 'ss c.r. and provision for the supply U ,.of many of raw materials under .,ars. M favored nation terms, and the fes soL tion of all the conquered German .,oa. ~ onies. In return for these een.s,tirs !. rsttiirrss Germany would be prepared v stsss from Belgium, taking the cohs' in her pocket. :, thinc
 The Kreuz Zeitung says ' .. urs this is, on the whole, q m0u'' gram.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
THE OUNCE OF PREVENTION
 (By A. M. H.

This is the season when the person who takes wood rambles is very likely to suffer from poison oak or ivy and one way to prevent the trouble is to wear gloves, especially when handling any kind vines or pulling weeds. When about to undertake work that will soil the hands, such as gardening or polishing the stove, rub the hands and fill under finger nails with lard or cold cream. There is always a tendency of the skin growing at the base of the nails to grow upwards and this not only spells the shape of the nails but makes hang nails, and this can be prevented by taking the trou- ble each time the hands are washed and dried to push back the hard skin that grows at the base of the nails with a soft dry towel or an orange wood stick To prevent the skin from becoming tanned or sunburned when taking long automobile rides, it is a rub a little cold cream over the face. wipe off the surplus powder with magnesia and wear thin veil When taking long automobile rides it is q very good thing to take along g bot tie of boric acid solution and an eye glass to be used for washing cut the eyes to prevent them from becoming red and sore. In preparing the solu- tion a bottle freshly scalded out should be nearly filled with water just boiled and still hot and heaping teaspoonful of granulated boric acid added to pint of water. When a stye is beginning to form, it may be aborted by heating the solution and applying as hot as can be borne. To prevent the spread of ivy poison, wash frequently with hot water with a little of the boric solution added and to prevent infection in small wounds, cuts and scratches, there is no safer and more effective remedy than this simple solution if applied at once. To prevent soreness and swelling from insect stings examine the parts and if the sting is left, remove it and apply the common wash blueing immediate ly to the fresh injury. The oil of sas- safras is valuable preventive against the bites of mosquitoes, fieas and other small insects, and if ap- piled to the infiamed spot day or two after the bite it at once stops the irritation.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
DON'T SNEEZE, COUCH OR SPIT,
 SURGEON GENERALS APPEAL

A nationwide "anti-cough, -sneeze spit" campaign has been inaugurated by Surgeon General Gorgas, of the U. s. army, and the state and local boards of health have been called upon to intensity this campaign in Arkan- sas. The slogan of this campaign { Don't spit, don't cough, don't snesa' In case it becomes necessary to h either bow the head and place handkerchief or the bare hand over the mouth and nose.
 The germs of the disease whrh have caused most of the sickness and deaths in the army camps are carried in secretions of the nose and mouth and are transmitted largely in this way. Among the diseases thus com municated are pneumonia, measles humps, diphtheria, meningitis, infsn. tile paralysis, influenza and tubers. losis. These are especially communi' cable in street cars, railway coaches theaters, clutches and all other publk or private gatherings.
 Surgeon General Gorgas makes the following statements:
 Thousands of our soldiers wht have been treated in army hosDitak for respiratory diseases since we weni to war. would not have had these ds eases communicated to them had thei and their fellow-soldiers taken prop CT precautions against promiscucui think it is 'sfs'o safe to sav s,su that iarr proportion of the cases of respirs' tory diseases in the car~s would have been prevented had the men beer more careful and broken themselgyS of this disease-carrving habit of uns, GUARDED coughing and sneezine
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
GERMAN EFFICIENCY. lRv k. ". Rarherl.

Occasionally we still hear reference to the much vaunted German eff eiency." These references come most ly from either positive pro-Germai sympathizers or from timorous souli who throw fit whenever "this dread ful war" is mentioned People of in, telligence have long ago learned te estimate this efficiency at it's true val ue, and have ceased to stand in aws of it. 4f
 The efficiency of Germany is pure ly an efficiency of constant applica- tion. Her present militant condition is the result of lifetime of unremit- ting attention to every conceivable angle of the game of war. While the other nations of the earth were quietly pursuing the paths of peace, Germany was straining every nerve and hevoting all her accumulations of men and means to the task of ere ating an army and armament before which the world would find it impos- sible to stand. During most of this time she was hypocritically partici- pating in the Hague conferences and proposing the total disarmament of aail!! aal! nations, but h the light recent developments we know that during all this discussion her war, prepara- tions were never slackened.
 Even Germany's efficiency in the arts and sciences has been made to serve the dread Moloch of War. In extending her influence among the nations of the earth in these branch es, she has been for years building spheres of infuence"-in other words, nests of spies and potential traitors against the day when their services should be needed by the fatherlsnd.
 Yes, Germany has efficiency
 Efficiency in cold-blooded assassi- nation, evidenced by the brutal de- struction of vessels by her sea vipers, when even women and children att tempting to escape in open boats have been shelled, mangled and sunk; evil denced by her wanton destruction of civilian life by her airplanes and zeppelins; evidenced by the deliber- ate murder of prisoners of war who. by all the laws of nations, should have received honorable and humane treatment.
 Efficiency in perfdy. as witnessed by her rape of Belgium, for no other reason that that she stood between a brutal tyrant and his intended vic- tim; evidenced by her attempt to ar ray other nations against our own country, at the same time her repre- sentative to our capital was shedding crocodile tears over his forced de- parture and separation from his "dear friends in America doubtless he took with him for the perusal of his butcher master full proofs of his treachery while enjoying our hospi- tality and esteem.
 The Germany of other days was noted for efficiency, but that efficiency has been prostituted to most ignoble ends.
 God save us from such efficiency.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
The Price the Germans Are Paying

The Price the Germans Are Paying, From The Arkansas Gazette.
 The Germans have gained ground in their present offensive, but the Reuter- correspondent says the enemy instead of sweeping on victoriously as in the first days of the Aisne bat tie, is advancing painfully, yard by yard, paying the full price for every step. This Reuter- dispatch adds that the enemy's losses are extraordinarily heavy, there having been this time no surprise in the attack.
 The Associated Press Correspon- dent with the French army says the Germans, attacking on ground where the allies were ready to receive the shock, have found themselves thrown into slaughter-house, whence most of them never will make an exit.
 The French were ready to exact terrible toll for all the ground they might give up. They are infiicting irreparable injury on Germanys man. boyer, and victory in this war has come down to matter of raan-power.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
Canada Compels Hoarders to Disgorge

The Canadian Food Board has made a quiet investigation of many cases of flour boarding, and has issued a warning that all above the amount needed for 15 days supply must be returned to the source from which 1t was received A typical case of this sort was given wide notice in Ontario last week. This householder had purchased 200 bags of flour at S6.50 per bag, and upon discovery of this large supply was compelled to return the flour to his dealer at the present market price, which was con- siderably under what he had paid, and pocket the loss himself. As one Canadians papers, said, Needless to say, no sympathy is felt anywhere for this food hog. If anything, his punishment is too light.
 This same paper, commenting edi- torialiy upon this case, said, Canada IS determined that no one within her borders will be allowed to place him. self in a position of advantage with respect to flour supplies. Canadians must take their chances with the rest of the allied peoples in this matter. IT there is to be shortage it will be shared here equally with those who are not SO fortunately placed"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
EXPOSE OIL AID FAKES.
Series of Special Reports Issued to
 Warn the Public.

Indianapolis, June 1.-The first of series of special reports, describing the advertising methods of oil spec uiators, has just been issued by the National Vigilance Committee of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, and is addressed to the pub fishers of the country, asking their cooperation and suggesting that their part in preventing such frauds is the refusal of advertisements of this character.
 This report, which sums up what is to follow in number of additional statements, is based upon careful field investigation. The report ex- plains that the committee appreciates the fact the oil industry is essential to winning the war, but cites the fact that practically no oil has been pro- duced by the concerns which have ex- plotted their stocks-drawing dis tinction between oil producing com panies and oil-stock producing com panies. The special investigations of the committee showed that practically all the new oil development had been thru the plan followed by existing, producing companies, of regularly in- vesting a part of their earnings in the trial of new fields.
 One of the common tricks of the oil stock promoter, says the report, is to tell of profits made by others in the oil fields, but the committee has not found a single case where such prof its. have been made by investors in speculative companies promoted by flamboyant advertising.
 For example, one favorite state ment of the promoter is that Eastman Richards, an Indian, has an income of 5000 month from oil, while little negro girl receives twice that sum. But the advertisements of the promoters, the report suggests, fail to explain that these and other large profits have not been acquired thru irl- yastment in speculative oil stocks ex- plotted thru newspaper advertising. ,
 Another favorite plan has been the sale of ''lots," twenty by twenty feet, or of similarly small size, the land in many cases thus bringing $5,000 an acre. It is land that will not so much as raise onions when the promotion season ends, and the investor" bal ances his accounts.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
Home Preserving of Eggs.

Home preserving Of eggs may be practiced at the season of greatest production with considerable profit, according to the New York State Col lege of Agriculture, which has issued a circular recommending the water glass (isodium silicate) method. 1t recommends this method for only ab- sclutely fresh eggs, and preferably infertile eggs. Directions foliows 2 Mix nine parts of boiled water with one part waterglass, which can be obtained at any drug store. Place the clean, fresh eggs in a jar, pre- ferably an earthen ;as, and after the solution has cooled, pour 1t over them so that the top eggs are an inch or two beneath the surface. Then the jar should he put in a cool place and should not be disturbed in anyway.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
AFTERTHOUGHTs.

A War Savings Stamp month will give the Kaiser bump. The woman who can can and will can is helping to win the war.
 Deep grief and enduring pride en- ter American homes with the casu- alty lists.
 The cotton stocking is really more patriotic than the silk stocking, al- tho some people consider it little stacker.
 If you cannot get your favorite brand of tobacco, just think how those war-worn boys in the trenches are enjoying it's flavor.
 A War Savings Stamp is the only thing you can buy with the utter cer- tainty that it will be better in five years than it was the day you bought it.
 America Is thrilled by the exploits of her troops on the Marne. She will keep her enthusiastic feelings, and after the war is over will tell them to the marines
 Between the requirements of more wheat for our allies and more money to support the army Uncle Sam must continue to tighten his belt and loosen the straps of his pocketbook.
 The German generals have often set dates when they will dine in Farsi. But it is not reported that the Paris restaurants are laying in any supplies of sausages or sauer- kraut.
 The beautiful cup which the Kaiser awarded to the American winner of his yacht race has turned out to be not gold, but pewter. The golden prizes with which he dazzles the eyes of the German people win all prove to be equally deceptive.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
GOugbran @ops
 rr Grror ot Waaps TOo 1atr
Replies to Letter From Sister Recent ly Printed in Star-Warning to
 Others.

Some days ago The Star printed the letter of a broken-hearted sister to one of her erring brothers, Edmund Caughron. This sister, Mrs. Mamie Edwards, has been in Mena and has suffered further heartaches in seeing one brother sentenced to death, anoth- CT to life term in prison and third to shorter term.
 Two of these unfortunate brothers have replied to their sisters letter, and these replies are given here be- cause they certainly carry with them an appeal to other young men to keep in paths of rectitude:
 "Mena, Ark, June l, 1918., "Mrs. Mamie Edwards, Clagett, Ark.
 Dear Sister: Received your letter yesterday. Was sorry to hear of your sickness and sorry, indeed, that have caused you so much trouble, but it is too late now. The most l can do now is to offer advice. 1 don't mean to insinuate that you need advice, but you can tell my old friends and school mates to. be careful about bad com- pany. It may ruin them when they least expect danger. 1 "I was shot in my right shoulder the bullet cutting gash across my spine and left shoulder. Have been we'll cared for and am improving fast.
 "Yes, believe in heaven and expect to meet Mamma there. God in His goodness (so I believe) spared me for some purpose. All care to live for is the benefit I might be to someone else. would be proud to fight and die if necessary for the freedom of those poor women and children which Germany has in slavery.
 My call had been issued, but not received. If this other trouble had not happened I would have been in Camp Pike now and you would have had your desire of having brother in the army.
 q have not been on any side except the side of the grand old Stars and Stripes, and l think you will agree with me that am on the right side. Emma is at Durant, Ok, R. 3, Box 84. She is doing as we'll as could be ex- pected.
 q overlooked your first question, but will answer it now. No, have not the stain of human blood on my hands, or my conscience.
 "This leaves me improving. Hope it will find you the same.
 Let me hear from you soon. am. as ever,
 Your loving brother,
 Edmond Caughron.
 "P S.-Lon said tell you he is feeling bad but would write soon."
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
"Mena. Ark, June 1, 1918.

"Mena, Ark, June 1, 1918. "Mrs. Mamie Edwards, Clagett, Ark. Dear Sister,, How are you? In your letter to Edmund you said you would write me shortly. I haven't re- ceived your letter, but as Edmund is writing to you, w;il write some, too. Am facing a charge of murder in first degree. Don't know what will be the outcome; but hope that, at least, my case will be warning to others. l may die in the electric chair. A long term in prison is the least I can ex- pect, though am sure I did no one any personal injury in the battle, and am as sorry as anyone can be that a patriotic citizen lost his life in the discharge of his duty.
 Since my arrest, have offered to go to the army or serve my country in any way possible, but don't think my offer will be accepted.
 "If this letter is published, as yours will be, hope that all who read it will warn the boys of their acquaint- ance to perform their duties to their government honestly, fearlessly and patriotically
 Hoping this letter will accomplish something for good to the community and, possibly, allay to some extent the storm of public opinion against me, I am as ever,
 Your brother,
 Ben c. Caughron.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20

there is usually small modicum of
 good to place in the other side of tho
 balance. It may not apparently make
 hairs weight of difference against
 she i'll, but it is there and perceptible
 if we look for it. What have we of
 good to set against the evils of wa
 Our answer would be, Greater Ma tionaI Unity. A year ago we were for the most part a country of indi- viduals. individual communities, indi- vidual states. Men were pursuing their own objects, communities were not looking beyond this own improve ments. states were caring for their own people.
 Now, all horizons are broadened. When a man sees his son or his neigh bor's son going to war, his though in voluntarily goes out to the environ ment of that boy. the conditions he will meet and the government which provides or regulates them. He real izes that the government will have to provide these boys with the simple necessities, food, clothing and shell ter. It will also have to provide them with training, transportation, artil- lery and aircraft for their protection, medical services and hospitals for their care, and hundred other es- sentials. And the man also begins to realize that it is up to him in his in- dividual capacity to stand back of the government, to take his part in providing these absolutely necessary things in his own rightful proportion, either from his abundance or from his bare sufficiency.
 And we need only to see the ban ners of the Third Liberty Loan in the windows of homes turnout the land to understand how magnificently the individuals have risen to their duty and their opportunity. Everywhere in the homes of the rich and the homes of the poor alike the banners signal proudly q have given as I can to the call of the nation. It is my nation and I am with it heart and soul in the hour of it's need"
 We cannat estimate the aggregate sacrifices which this splendid show ing has required In many cases it meant the giving up of comforts, per haps cherished plans. But each man who has subscribed for his bond feels that he is a component part of the country, that he stands or falls with it, and that it is country worthy of his sacrifice. He is in harmony of feeling with his neighbor, his com munity, his state and his nation.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
THE Goon oLn '.

When we're lonely. sad and weary. When the world to us is drearv To the Y we Qo-~tis cheerv
 God bless and keep the Y. 'Tis there we can meet our brothers. Our friends and all the others Can write our wives and mothers
 God bless the good old Y. When'ere the soldier is near him. The Yman tries to cheer him. He's kind and we ne're fear him.
 He's the soul of the Y. When the clouds lie thick around us. And the cares almost surround us. And our critics trv to wound us.
 Our refuge is the Y.
 Anthony o. Miller. fr
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
Hugh Harrison Won Cigars.

Hugh Harrison of the Antlers Ho- tel returned home this morning from Texarkana, where he attended the annual meeting of the Arkansas Ho- tel Association. He not only had a great time, but report says he came near bringing away all the cigars held by other hotel men-captured several boxes of fine cigars in con tests in walking. wrestling. etc.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
BACKING UP THE GOVERNMENT

Next to dishonor war is the great est calamity that can befall na- tion. We are now beginning to real ize how far-reaching it's effects are. It is not too much to affirm that the war affects to some degree the con- dition of life for every man, woman and child in the country. From the loss of life itself the sacrifice runs all the way down the scale to slight seprivsfion of comfort or Iuxury.
 But for every widespread disaster
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
Card of Thanks.

In the loss by death of our beloved wife, daughter and sister, we desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the many friends who so kindly gave of their aid and comfort.
 L. N Whisenhunt
 Mir. and Mrs. F. F. Ward Adv. vlt and Family.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
WARS DAILY COST

England Is Expending an .,s
 6,s4s,OoO Pounds Daig. g,..,,.in'. London. June i8..Greata Gre. a,Fins prl''ill' tl' daily average expenditure ss ou,'ss ass current % financial quarter WIS ' 900 pounds. ..s..A,sAe Hoe of Conin46nsa for 5eo uaV
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-20
Knows What He's "skeered'' Of.

"Ah ain't zactiy skeered to go to war" declared coal-black negro ai the Rock Island depot Sunday, "bui oh, Rnan! ah shore do hate to go When uh feller starts cross dat nc mans Ian he ant go no noah per. tection dan uh rabbit, an the fust German bullet that starts in mah general direction is gwine to hit mah 'natamy jes' about wheah nah belt buckles. an rum what dey tells me uh good sized dawg can be throwed thru de hole dat bullet will leave; yes suh; Nav, ah ain't skeered to go to war, it ain't the goin' ah'm skeered about-its what's waiting fer me aft ah ah gifts dere; yes suhi"--Danville Democrat.