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The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
FOR AMENDMENT NO. Is. AGAINST FAMENDMENT f NO. fJ

He 1t Resolved by. the House of Rep resenfatfven and the Senate or tue state of Arkunsan, the Majority uf both Houses Agreeing ThcretDs
 That the following is hereby nro- posed as an amendment to the Consti. tuition of the State of Arkansas and the same being submitted to the elec- tors of the State for approval or r-- lection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives, if ma tority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment. tie same shall become a part of the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas. to- wit:
 Section. 1. Notwithstanding the lin itation contained in Section | of Arts- cle 1G of the Constitution. the credit of the state may be loaned and indebt- edness incurred to an amount not ex- ceedlng two per cent of the ass ssed valuation of all property T the State for the purpose Of providing funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State subject to the limitations herein contained.
 Section 2. The Governor, Secretary of State and State Land Cpmmissioner shall constitute the State Land Board. which board is hereby authorized and directed 10 issue and sell or pledge bonds in the name of the State to be kEc== e "ArkaneAs Farm Credit
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
Praises Americans.

London, June 6:-The behavior of the Americans at Chateau Thierry demonstrates more than anything yet the enterprise and initiative with which the Americans are endowed
 The Daily Mail, London, and Press, Paris, unite in high praise of the Americans. They say that in some sectors entire American divisions form unit, while others are brigaded with the French and English
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
BIGGEST RED CROSS DRIVE.
Forty Seven Million Contributors t
 Second War Fund.

Washington, June 5.-Forty-seven million Americans contributed 166,- 439 ,291 mercy dollars" to the second war fund of the American Red Cross, according to a report by Henry F. Dawson, chairman of the Red Cross war council. Final reports are ex- pected to show, said MT Davison, that a total of ITO million dollars was raised.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
Outnumbered Two to One.

Washington, June 6.--An American patrol of 40 men in Lorraine held it's ground for 45 minutes, retiring only when it's ammunition was exhausted, General Pershing reported today in his communique. They were out numbered two to one, but inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, the com munique states.
 Lieutenants Campbell and Meisner downed an enemy plane on June 3.
 Between April IA and May 31, Lieu tenant Campbell shot down six Ger man planes.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior. U. s. Land Office. at Camden. Arkansas. May 10. 1918.
 Notice. is hereby given that
 JUSTIN w. KINGSBURY of Potter, Arkansas. who. on April T 1913. made a Homestead Entry. Serial No. 06050. for the SEA SEA-. Sec. t8 E1b NEH. Sec. 19. and the SWA NWA. Section 20. Township 2 S.. Range 22 w, 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof. to establish claim to the land above described be- fore the Circuit Clerk of Polk county. at Mena. Arkansas. on the 21st day of June. 1918.
 Claimant names as witnesses
 D. B. Roberts. J. T. Winton and w. T. Weatherford of Potter. Arkansas. and A. L. Roberts of Hatfield. Arkan- sas.
 R. D. Newton. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

Teething babies always have a hard time of it when this process occurs in hot weather. They not only have to contend with painful gums but the stomach is disordered, bowels loose and the body uncomfortable. The best help you can give the little sufferer is McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR It cor rects sour stomach, cools and quiets the bowels and helps digestion. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by Jack son Drug Com. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

If you have the itch, don't scratch. It does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed Apply BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT. Rub it in gently on the affected parts It relieves itch ing instantly and few applications removes the cause thus performing a permanent cure. Price 25c soc and $100 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Go. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
American Decorated.

With the American Army in France June 6.-The first American to re ceive the French war cross in the present battle was Lieutenant Walter Flannery, of Pittsburg.
 He swan the River Marne and res cued wounded Freedman.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MENT. Proposed Censtit ntional Ameadme at
 No. 15.

Providing Credit of State fna1 be loaned and indebtedness incurred te an amount not exceeding two per cent ol State for the purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State or mak- Secretary of State and State Land Com missioner shall constitute State Laia. Poa.d having authority to sell ~hl ts in name of State place money in State Treasury and loan money to bona fde purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas. and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and repaid; dele rating to the Legislature the authority to provide for carving out. adminis- terfng and safeguarding the prov Ions of this amendment: providing all pro visions of the Constitution of Arkan- sas in conflict with this amendment arc repealed.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
LEGAL NOTICES.
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MENT
Proposed Consttutionnl Amendment
 No. II.

Amending Sections and of Article of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas: providing that the Supreme Court of the State shall be composed of ssven- Judges, one Chief Justice and six Associate Justices. providing the Judges may sit in two divisions and otherwise providing the manner in which the court shall sit and shall ren- der its decisions
 Providing for the selection and elec- tion of the two additional Judges.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

SURGEONS agree that in eases of Cuts. Burns, Bruises and Wounds, inc 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, BOROZONE IS inc IDEAL ANTISEpTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c soc, Si.0O and $50. Sold by Jackson Drug C0.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
ITS GREAT TO DIE FOR ME-
The Kaiser Tells Soldiers How He sn.
 preciates Their Sacrifices


 s Asmsterdam, June 8.-@With pride ana tnankfulness l daily watch the giant deeds of my brave troops which VIII secure respect for the German name for all time"
 rms IS one of the striking phrases used by the German emperor in send ing a contribution of 5O,0O0 marks to the Ludendorff fund, initiated by the national committee for the care of dis aoied soldiers. The emperor said:
 also see sufferings borne bv the German soldier in a manly and reso- ute manner; see him bleed and die Tor the Fatherland's greater honor: I gam an insight and knowledge of the innermost life of the wounded war rior."
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
 FEARS TROUBLE IN MEXICO.
Governor Manning Says Farm Labor
 Furloughs Must be Waived.

Columbus, S. C., June 6-Governor Manning, who returned today from Washington, told the State Council of Defense, in session here, that the gov ernment would have to waive the farm labor furloughs and call to the colors farm laborers in class 1.
 "The United States" he declared, may have to face trouble in Mexico.' Furthermore, the governor said it may be necessary for the United States to place an immense army in Russia.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
pry Fight Goes to Congress.

Chicago, June GA demand that the government commander all whis- kies and prohibit the manufacture of all beers and wines will be presented to the present Congress, Virgil G.. Hinshaw, chairman of the Prohibition National Committee. announced today
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
Darken Gotham Again.

New York, June 6-Ayiators who observed the effect of night dimming in New York City have recommended further tests.
 The city is to remain dark tonight and for several nights hereafter.
 The present dimming is unsatisfac- tory, as the bridges and arteries of the city is easily seen from above the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
s51 .OOO. .OOO BUSHELS OF WHEAT
 ESTIMATE OF CENSUS BUREAU
This Production Is the Second Largest Crop in the History of the Country
 --Oat Yield Heavy.

-Oat 1lel0 nedfy.
 Washington, June 7.-A production of 951, 100000 bushels of wheat was forecasted today by the department Of agriculture.
 A total of 5S7,000,O00 bushels is the winter wheat crop and 344,OOO,OoV bushels the spring crop estimates.
 The condition of winter wheat IS S3.s, and of spring wheat e6.2, as ot June.
 This is the second largest Wheat crop in the history of the country
 The oat estimate is 1,500.00 00,000 bushels; barley, 35,O00,000 bushels; rye, S1, ,O00. 900 bushels; hay, O7,0OO,- 900 tons; apples, 203.OO0, 900 bushels; peaches, 42,90O, 900 bushels.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

Bilicusness is condition that breeds disease in the vital organs and ought ao be corrected promptly frlckly Ash Bitters is the true rem eedy. It vitalizes the blood. drives out impurities in the bowels, makes you .eel bright, strong and hearty. Price Sl.25 per bottle. Gunnels Drug Store and Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.,, Special agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
SPIES, ACTIVITIES ENDED.
U, s. Has Completely Cut on Thei
 Communications with Germany.

Communications with Germany.
 Washington, June 8.-Government agents now feel sure they have stop ped all means of clendestine cable or radio communication between the United States and Germany, After investigation, they have found It takes usually four or five weeks for infor- nation published here to reach Ger. many or Austria. This Is about the time required to carry newspapers of mail matter to Germany thru the North European neutral countries.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
TOBACCO A NECESSITY.
Producers to Be Given Preference on
 Fuel Supplies.

Washington, June 4.-Tobacco has been classed by the government as a necessity and producers will be given preferential fuel supplies, Senator Swanson of Virginia was informed by the War Industries Board yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
'. E. Association to Northwest.

Little Rock, June 7.--The National Editorial Association, in session at Hot Springs, yesterday afternoon de. cided to hold i.z 1919 meeting in the Mc.'.hs-st \ .i.=sst, at Seattle, Portland and Victoria.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take GrOve's.

Tine Old Standard Groves Tasteless eh;li Tonic Is equally valuable as General Tonic because # contains the well known tonic properties of fQUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, 9rlyes out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and sr;i.i. rr inc whs.s System. @ eents-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
R. ID. Newton. Register.
Warning Order

W. E. Tavlor. plaintiff. vs. ]. Q Martin. Guardian. and Warren Hurst and Augusta Hurst. minor heirs of W. R. Hurst. deceased. defendants-In Polk Chancerv Court,
 The defendants. J. o. Martin as Guardian and Warren Hurst and Au- qusta Hurst as minor heirs of w. K, Hurst. deceased. are warned to an- pear in the Chancerv, Court of Polk and answer the complaint of w, E Tavlor. the plaintiff in above entitled
 Witness my hand as clerk of said court. and the seal thereof. this 4th day of May. 1918. Adv First Pub. June 6-Last June 27
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
TO EXPOSE PR0FITEERs.
McAdoo to Let Congress See Treas
 ury Departments Records.

Washington, June 4.-Disclosure by the treasury of evidence of alleged profiteering said President Wilson in his recent address to Congress on revenue legislation to be indisputable
 seemed assured yesterday when Sec retary McAdoo advised Senate lead CTS that he would not object to pre- senting the treasury's records to Con gress if they are properly called for
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

:. King George, in his message to par lament, speaks of "my army" "my uos.ininions," "my empire" and "my allies" which gives the impression that Queen Mary must be away on a
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
A REAL BARGAIN,

Good Broom house and barn: 40 acres good land, all fresh; 12 hundred grapes; 3 hundred apples; 3 hundred beaches; good well. See Kelly -Strst- Ersz Co. Adv zi-st
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

Among the American casualties in France were two mules killed in the line of duty. The American mule IS additionally hero of battle. He fol- lows the flag.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
A BILL FOR WAR PROHIBITION.
Representative Randall Says Measure
 Will Be Urged on Congress.

Washington June Flood Admin istrator Hoover's declaration that pro- hibition should be by legislation, not by forcing the food administratioi to by forcing the food administration to from Representative Randall of Cal ifornia today the statement that full war prohibition measure will be urged in Congress at this session.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
Warning Order.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk, ss: Thomas s. Earl, plaintiff, vs. Ethel Earl. defendant.--Polk Chancery Court. The defendant, Ethel Earl. is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Thomas s. Earl.
 June 8, 1918.
 W. L. Parker. Clerk. Adv. First Pub. June 13, Last July 4,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
Warninp 0rier.

Etta Robertson, Plaintiff, vs. Wm- Robertson, defendant the Polk Chancery Court
 The defendant, Wm. Robertson, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Etta Robertson. May 30. 1918.
 ". L. Parker, Clerk. Adv. First Pub. June 6-Last June 27.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
To Cure Q Cold In Une I;ay.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO ouinine. It stops tn, SSough and Headache and works off the Cold p 1ggists refund money if 1t fails to cure
 = VI. GkOVE,S aionaftirs on each box. 5Qc
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13

Fine Stock and Auto for Sale.
 l have 400-lb. Poland China SOW and pigs, team good farm mares ana Dort 5-passenger auto for sale. pee or write Charles Burnett, Board Camp, Ark. Adv. 129-3 23-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED DON'T MATTER IF BROKEN. We

pay up to 15 dollars per set. Also cash for Old Gold, Silver and broken Jewelry. Cheek sent by return nail Goods held 10 days for sender's ap- proval of our offer. Mazer's Tooth Speciality, Dept A, FOOT s. 9th St
 Philadelphia. Pa Adv. 19-6
The Mena weekly star., 1918-06-13
CuRsF THEIR OFFICERS.
German Prisoners Say Commanders
 Direct Battle From Dug0uts.

With the Canadian Army in France, June e.-German prisoners, taken near Arras, speak bitterly of their officers.
 They say that one commander has received an iron cross for an action which he directed entirely from a dugout.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15
PATCHES A LUXURY IN BEL
GUM

A letter received by the Belgian
Information Bureau says
"One does not dream of buying lin
en- The prices are entirely unap-
proachable More extraordinarily
still. to mend or repair ones clothes
has itself become a luxury permitted
to few, since a spool of thread nov
costs GO cents to ST."
The following is from letto. writ
ten from Flanders;
How do we live? You cannot
form any idea of it. In whatever di.
rection we turn we run against Ger
man pride which, provocative ANA
scornful, eyes us from head to foot.
1t is painful We can not endure it.
There are fines upon fines at time
when money is so needed to buy in
d!spensable things.
For all that, what is indispensa-
Bile is still very difficult to obtain.
We leave too much to die, too little
to live We are becoming skeletons,
but hope sustains us. For the rest,
we let the days go by as God gives
them to us
Nov we have an opportunity toI
prove how admirable one people are.
Our hearts break in contemplating
all the misery that we see about us;
bue we are proud, nevertheless, 20
prove that we can endure it all with
out hesitating or wavering
Germany is becoming more and
more coyetous She plucks us and
us in every way"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15
A VOICE FROM THE FRONT

a letter from a regular army Off
Ger in France, printed in the Army
and Navy Journal, gives this refresh
ing view of our war progress:
"The United States is certainly do
ing more things over here in getting
ready to deal the kaiser and his das-
tardly hordes a clean knockout blow
than most Americans at home have
any idea of | wish was at liberty
to state what wonderful progress in
the midst of heart-breaking obsta-
cles has already been accomplished,
despite the political calaimity-howl-
ers who, see, are already in full
cry at Washington, like pack of
wolves.
II can only state in q general way
that our engineers have done great
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15
BOY SCOUT WORK

From small beginnings the Boy
Scout work in Chickasha, under the
direction Of Rev VIM Denham, has
grown into surprising proportions.
In fact, it has assumed such magni-
iude that the scoutmaster has big
ger job than he can handle. Mr..
nenham' is appealing for help and he
should have it.
If anybody in the community ever
had any doubt concerning the value
Of the scout movement, the achieve
ments of the boys in Chickasha must
certainly have removed it. To men
ton only one line Of effort the pa
tfiotic service rendered by the scouts
has been more than sufficient to JUS
tify the maintenance OF such an or
ganization
Chickasha should give all possible
encouragement to her Boy Scouts,
L is to be earnestly hoped that the
movement now under way whereby
the organization is to be placed up
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

things III the way Of railroads, wag
o. roads, etc. Our lines of commu
nication are already immensely ad
yanced The artillery, both light and
heavy, are ON the job preparing pro
per doses for the boche, and you can
bet he won't like the taste of them
We have a large number of heavy
calibre guns from the United States
which the railroad artillery are to
use but the light pieces we use at
present are the French seventy-fiye
nm, which our men can not praise
too highly
Our infantry signalmen, aviation
section medical men, etc, are equal.
ly alive, and SO are our @ NJ corps,
Ordnance Department, and other ele-
ments 1t would most assuredly
make interesting reading if | could
go into details but the rules forbid. 3"
And so it goes-the same old sto-
ry familiar to the British but new to
us The doubt, discouragement, di-
vision and pickering are found only
at home The nearer YOU get to the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

Hen" Our understanding is that
one OF the first steps is to get the
hens consent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

take my hoe and rake and go to peo-
ple's houses and ask if they want a
boy to clean off they yard. ~hen
tell them what | want with the
money. I want this money to buy
Thrift Stamps, To help win this
great war
People, do you want the kaiser to
come over here and kill half of your
fathers and mothers? do not want
mine to be, SO I must do my bit that
the world may be safe for freedom.
Written by Charley Albert Nichols.
South school, grade "A, Miss Smith,
teacher
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

Are you keeping your pledge to buy
Thrift Stamps?
Oh, those precious peach buds
pray that they fall not victims to ].
Frost's atrocities
81 Simp says he notices that the
air is always in motion when the
wind is blowing.
Still, there will be less danger of
an epidemic OF spring fever as long
as cool weather lasts
Bob Murray is positive that it is
going to rain before long. His rheu-
matiz has been bothering him for
several days
The Department of Agriculture has
issued a bulletin on How to Set a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

boastng, the
Women and Misses
shipments pouring avshy from the best
of supply a EWTwENTwrNK r
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15
: ! J ! + J. + + ! ! J +
EXPRESS PACKAGETTES

j. i. y + + j. i + i. i. j. y i !.
Where the breezy breezes blow
And the biggest boosters grow,
Where the folks grow fat on sand
Life in Oklahomas grand
Wanted "A dustless day Any
Housewife.
And frequently it happens that you
lose friend by doing him too many
favors
Patriotic Peee announces that he
will be ready to talk peace just as
soon as Uncle Sam gets the kaiser
by the knape OF the neck
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

on more substantial sasis and BE-
given an opportunity to expand will
be pushed to successful termina-
ton
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15
The Sn1artest
Easter" Modes

The Easter Outfit Question is answered
pleasingly and Savingly. Fashions choicest
Easter Suits, Coats, Dresses, BlouSeS and
Millinery widely represented in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15
WHY | MUST BUY THRIFT
STAMPS

/ want to help win this war. |
am not large enough to fight, so this
is the way | help, | buy Thrift
Stamps.
There are many ways one may
make money for Thrift Stamps |
work for my money on Saturdays
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

Trade with lre patriotic store. See
that your dealer is an agent for I'm
Gle Sans War Savings Stamps.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

Waste not WanT not Buy a War
Savings Stamp every week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15
COUNTY JUDGE

j. ]. Lancaster announces that is d
candidate for County Commissioner
Southern District of Grady county
subject to the Democratic primary
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

Listen now-here's tonic for
tired nerves. Geo. P. Holland recalls
a year back in the nineties when
wind blew all of the Kansas wheat
out of the ground later they planted
corn, the rain-man being in a gener-
Gus mood, and made a bumper crop.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-15

front, the more cheerful is the atmos
phere the more inspiring the morale
the more obvious the results attain
ed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-08
Wants Chain Again
And I was

could tell turtle with the shade absolutely reliable  We about him. really much interested in anything else unless the little white with the long white beard who cries from the back garden thing and listen and look the dog and Well did  when they really don't think anything at all And all chain who 
 
  tied wild
 
   fornothing
  ha of
  might well be free, what know? she's