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The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
OREGON TO SCRAP HEAP.
Famous Old BattIeship Will Be Or
 dered Out of Commission.

San Franciseo.-"G Goodbye dear old Oregon" was the sentiment voiced by hundreds of men, women and children during the last week of the Victory Liberty Loan campaign when they visited the famous old battleship for the last time as she lay at anchor in San Francisco bay. Within few weeks the grim fighter of nearly a quarter of a century ago will take her place with the Constitution" in the hearts of the American people; the Oregon will go out of commission and become a memory.
 A few weeks after the sinking of the battleship Maine at Havana, the Oregon was in San Francisco harbor, when there flashed across the conti- nent on March 12, 1898, from the Navy Department to the Oregon's commander an order to proceed to Calao (Peru) as soon as practicable. On March IT, Capt. Charles E. Clark assumed command, and two days later began the celebrated trip around the Horn"
 Captain Clark was not advised that war had been declared against Spain until his arrival at Rio Janeiro, April 30. Great concern was felt in the United States for the lonely Oregon, as the whereabouts of the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera, which had just left Cape Verde Islands, was unknown.
 The nation breathed sigh of re- lief when word was received that the Oregon had arrived safely at Jupiter Inlet, Fla, May 24, after trip of 14,000 miles made in 68 days. A few days later she joined Admiral Samp- sons. fleet off Santiago, Cuba, and she participated in the great battle of Sunday, July 3, 1898, when Cervera's fleet was annihilated The Oregon forced the Colon, the last of the Span ish ships, ashore to her destruction.
 Subsequently the Oregon steamed from New York to Manila. where she was on duty during the American op- erations in the Philippines. Of late years she has been used for training school for young sailors and has been the feature of many celebrations and other events.
 She was built at the Union Iron Works at San Francisco in 1896 and carried a complement of 34 officers and 671 men. Her displacement was 10.22S tons
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
IS IT JUST A C0LD"?
Mena People Should Ask Themselves
 This Question.

Don't say: "It's just cold"
 It may turn into backache, rheu- matic aches, achy joints
 Or other serious sickness that comes from weak kidneys.
 Colds are due to congestion.
 Congestion makes the kidneys over work to filter the blood.
 Colds often leave the kidneys weak.
 First break the cold;
 Then use Doan's Kidney Pills to avert the kidney dangers.
 Let this Mena resident tell you about them.
 Mrs. Lizzie King, 1201 Janssen Ave, says: q caught cold and It seemed to settle in my kidneys sev- eral years ago. When stopped over something would seem to eaten me and could hardly straighten up again. My kidneys acted irregulariy and caused me a great deal of sui fering. felt tired all the time and had no ambition to do anything A friend told me of Deans Kidney Pills and I began using them. After had taken two boxes l was free from the trouble. My back was strong and my kidneys were regular in action.
 Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pilis-the same that Mrs. King had. Foster-Mlicurn Go, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
No Desire to Go Back.

Having served eight months over seas, and spent thirty days under fire of the big guns at the front, G. C.. Cranford of Hatfield is not desirous of repeating the experience, tho he is glad to have passed safely thru the ordeal. Soldier Cranford lives at Hatfield and was a member of the 30Sth Infantry, 77th Division. He was mustered out recently and made his first visit to Mena since his re- turn on Wednesday when he came up to look after taxes and other matters of business. The young soldier is a brother of Clifton Cranford, wireless operator on the Jacob Jones when it was sunk by the Huns. Clifton has been assigned to shore duty and will be located at Panama for the next two years
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Ashdown Taxation Letter.

l.. H. Johnson received the follow ing letter Tuesday from Prof. Louis Wheelis of Ashdown, who formerly taught school in Hatfield, and while doing so fought good roads. But listen to him now:
 ~Ashdown, Ark. May 26, 1919. Dear MT. Johnson.
 Relative to my road taxes;
 q have SO acres two miles from the Jefferson Highway with a road tax or $500. so acres right on the road is taxed $12.80. 40 acres right on the road Is taxed $22.40. i, 40 acres right on the road is taxed $6.40.
 q hope this will he of some benefit
 II, F. Wheelis. 1"
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Polk County Girl to Wed Army Man.

Mena friends have been advised of the coming wedding of Miss Bess Harris to It. John Arthur Widder, the wedding to be held in Christ's- Church-by-t the Sea, Christoble, c. Z., on June 4. Miss Harris is the daugh- ter of R. P. Harris, formerly of Eagleton, and is we'll known in Mena. She has been in the Canal Zone for some time, and it was there she met Lieutenant Wilder. Lieutenant Wid- der has three months yet to serve, which the young people will spend at Fort Randolph, after which they will go to the Lieutenant Widder's home in Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 9z
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Burial at Odd Fellows.

The remains of Abe LaGasse, for mer resident of Mena, were inferred at Odd Fellows cemetery Wednesday morning The body was delayed in reaching Mena and services could not be held Tuesday as first planned. Short services were held at the grave under the direction of the Rev. F. F. Harrell of the First M. E. church, South. Deceased was aged 36 years and died at Memphis, Tenn, May 26. When a resident of Mena he was em- ployed by the Kansas City Southern. Accompanying the remains to Mena were a number of relatives, includ- ing the families of Jacob LaGasse and H. B. Parker from Heavener. The deceased was employed by the Frisco prior to his death.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
PRO AND ANTI HIGHWAY POINTS (By T. L0

The strongest leaders of the present anti-highway movement are those who took but small part in the light at first. It was not until the case had passed the Circuit court and the ap- peal virtually made that they began their anti efforts. A new broom sweeps celan. Another thing: When a man first starts out in a public fight he can say almost anything he likes. But the longer he fights the more careful he must be in selecting his words or he will lose his health in a very unbecoming manner. In any kind of fight the public finally gets to where it will stand no foolishness and remembers the harsh words.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
PEANUTS AS FARM
 CROP IN ARKANSAS
Importance Is Stressed by Circular Sent Out by College of Agriculture When and How to Plant
 Relative Crop Values.

Following are the contents of cir eular sent out by the College of Agri- culture of the U. of A. and the U s. Department of Agriculture, co-operat- ing.
 Because of the value of the peanut as stock and food crop it's depend ability as crop despite any ordinary adverse conditions, and it's value as builder of soils, statewide campaign is being made to increase the acreage:
 1. Feed is of first importance.
 2. Peanuts make feed for horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, goats and poultry, besides is an important pro- duct for human food.
 8. Peanuts withstand drouth.
 4. Peanuts make both grain and hay crop.
 ,. Peanuts make a money crop far market and hay crop for home use.
 6. Thousands of dollars are going out of Arkansas this year for hay.
 2. Good seed is most important to good yields.
 8. A conservative estimate of yields; twenty to thirty bushels of nuts and half to one ton of hay per acre.
 9. Cowpea and soy bean seed are not available.
 10. Peanuts can be used to take the place of cowpeas and soy beans.
 IL. Peanuts will improve soil fer tility if hogged off or harvested and fed to livestock and the manure placed back on the land. However, it will not increase the soil fertility if both fruit and hay are sold off of the place.
 12. Peanuts will make a profitable crop on lands too poor for profitable production of cotton, corn, wheat or oats.
 Where to Plant.
 On almost any thin sandy or sandy loam lands too poor for profitable production of other staple grain crops and too low in physical condition to stand drouth.
 l. Any of the above types of soil not occupied by other crops.
 2. Between wide rows of corn.
 8. Following wheat, oats or rye.
 1. As replant for skips in cotton and corn.
 When to Plant.
 From the 18th of May to the 18th of July, but PREFERABLY during the month of June.
 Variety Best Adapted to Arkansas.
 White Spanish, for the reason that they are of erect habit and the tops can be mown for hay and the nuts harvested by hogs. Or, on the other hand, if they are pulled up by hand the nuts come up with the vines, thus enabling you to save both nuts and vines as a whole feed
 Quantity of Seed Per Acre.
 Fifty pounds-in the hull or lit tie more per acre, remembering that good yields can only be expected from good stands.
 NOTE: Plant in drills two and a half feet apart; in hills 8 to 10 inches apart-hoe width between hills-on we'll pulverized seed bed, deep enough to be sure they are in moist earth. If the weather is very dry, especially for late planting, soak them we'll first then drop and cover as fast as the rows are opened.
 Following is the acre value of four crops in Arkansas in 1917 and 1918, as compiled by the Bureau of Crop Estimates:
 Corn, $2850; Wheat, $28.50; Cot ton and seed, $5S.45; Peanuts, s55,0
 The average yield of peanuts in Ar kansas for these two years, accord ing to the Bureau of Crop Estimates, was 301s bushels per acre.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Under Bonds at Fort Smith.

W. T. Hammonds and Mart Cram fill, who were taken to Fort Smith to answer a federal charge of introdue- ing liquor into Arkansas, were placed under $500 bonds each by Commis- sioner Dunblazier. Frank Ford, Eli hu Ford and Marion Martin, who were taken to Fort Smith. charged with moonshining, were held under bonds of s1 ,000 each by the commissioner. 1t is said that two more Polk county men are wanted in connection with the moonshining case.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
WROTE THANKS IN BLOOD.
Message on Grain of Wheat Was Sent
 by Syrian Headman.

New York, May 24.-A message written in blood on grain of Syrian wheat, thanking American relief workers for aiding his people, has been received from the headman of a village of Lebanon by representatives of the American committee for Ar menian relief in Beirut.
 The message, so finely transcribed that it could be read only thru a mag nifying glass, declares that it's author, Nasib Said, could not find "a better ink than the blood of my heart, nor a paper more appropriate than a grain of wheat" to record "your great benevolence,
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
ID E nahIrrez SelIs Printery.

The Polk County Publishing Conn has succeeded The Printery. J.. F. Sweazy and w W. Woodward have purchased the property from D. E.. Dahlgren, and announce they will conduct a general publishing busi- ness. The former owner will devote his time to introducing tractors into Polk and adjoining counties.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Old Subscriber Grateful.

Vandervoort, Ark, May 21, 1919.
 Star Publishing Company, Mena, Ark.
 Dear Sirs: Enclosed find check for s5 for which please extend my sub scription to The Star five years. l have been a subscriber and reader of The Star almost since it's first pub lication and consider it one of the best county papers I have ever seen. That you may have many more prosperous years, is the wish of an old friend and subscriber. A. E. Affholter.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
FOR SALE OR RENT.

Broom cottage. Will sell at sacrifice price next 30 days. Rent. S6.00 per month. Immediate possession. Locat- ed on Cherry street, 1 block s. Dallas ave. Send offer. Address e. Nj. Allen, R. 6. Box TT, Little Rock, Ark. may2S-d&w 1mo
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

Luther Cummings and son, Clement, accompanied J. E. Williams from Hat field Tuesday and spent the day in the county seat.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

William T. w. Davis was in Mena Tuesday to make final proof before Circuit Clerk w. L. Parker, on his homestead northwest of Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

Robert Norris was in Texarkana Monday on business. While away he saw some extra fine fields of canta- loupes, cucumbers and other truck crops.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

Miss Ruth Kelly of Ashdown ar rived in Mena Monday afternoon to visit friends and relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
PERSONAL NO TIES

J. w. Martin of Hatfield was a Mena visitor Tuesday, the guest of his brother, W. N. Martin.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

H. B. Parker came down from Heavener Monday and arranged with Alex. Patton for the burial of Abe La Gasse, a former resident of Mena, who died at Memphis, Tenn
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

After having seen nearly two years service in France, First-class Sergt. R. c. Purcell has been permitted to return home. He reached Mena Sun day. The young man was with the A. E. F. for 22h months and was among the Americans attached to the British forces. He is a son of c. D. Purcell.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

A number of Mena residents are in. terested in the reported discovery of oil on the McKeevier farm near Fore man. While drilling for water it is said oil was found at a depth of COG feet. Several Mena residents own realty in the vicinity of Foreman.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
DEADL|EST GAS
 WORLD HAS KNOWN
With "Lewisite" Ten AirpIanes Could Have Destroyed Every Vestige of Life in Perlin-Guarded Day and
 Night-Single Drop Will Kill.

Washington, May 24.-Guarded night and day and far out of human reach on pedestal at the Interior De- partment exposition here is tiny vial. It contains speciment of the deadliest poison known. 1t is 'fLewisite,' product of an American scientist. It is what German escaped by signing the armistice before all the resources of the United States were turned upon her.
 Ten airplanes carrying "Lewisite" would have wiped out every vestige of life-human, animal and vegetable in Berlin. A single days output would snuff out the million lives on Manhattan Island. A single drop poured in the palm of the hand would penetrate to the blood, reach the heart and kill the victim in great agony.
 Planned Use This Year.
 What was coming to Germany may be imagined by the fact that when the armistice was signed it was being manufactured at the rate of ten tons a day. Three thousand tons of this most terrible instrument ever con- ceived for killing would have been ready for business on the American front in France on March 1.
 ''Lewisite" is another of the big secrets of the war just leaking out. It was developed in the bureau of mines by Prof W. l.. Lewis of Northwest ern University, Evanston, H., who took a commission as a captain in the army. It was manufactured in a specially built plant near Cleveland called the mouse trap" because ev- cry workman who entered the stock ade went under agreement not to leave the 11-acre space until the war was won. This, of course, was to pro- tect the secret. Work on the plant was started eighteen days after the bureau of mines had completed it's ex- periments. The other preparations to bring the gas into the war went forward with like speed, but the ar mistice prevented the Germans from ever experiencing a full realization of what they had begun when they turn ed their primitive gases on the Cana dians in Flanders in the early days of the war.
 Experts are certain no one will want to steal the sample. Everybody at the exposition showing what Sec retary Lanes department did and is doing keeps as far away as is possi bic.
 Chicago, May 24.--Capt. w. Lee Lewis, who developed 'Lewisite," the deadliest poison known, is professor of chemistry at Northwestern Uni versity, Evanston, III. He obtained a leave of absence and accepted cap- tain's commission in the army in Jan- uary, 1918, it was said at the univer- sity today. His associates had known of his success in research and devel- opment work for the bureau of mines, altho the details were kept secret by the government. He will continue his work at Washington until July 1, ac- cording to information at the insti- tuition, when he will return to the uni versity. His family lives at Evan gf0n
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

Alex. Patton has purchased home thru the Kelly -Stratton Company. getting the residence property on 1908 Church avenue, now occupied by H. E.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

E. S. Hammond, son of A. D. Ham, mond, living south of Mena, returned to Mena Monday after having been away for nearly year. He had been employed on the street car lines at Baltimore, Md.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

Agent Charles Wells has returned from the convention of K, C. s. work CTS at Sulphur Springs, where claim prevention methods were discussed Agent Wells reports the session was most interesting one, more than 100 railroad workers attending.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

The Rev. R. F. Mallon and Mrs. Mallon and family have left Mena for their former home at Detroit, Mich. During their absence the Mena Com mercial School will be in charge of Miss Ora Hill.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

J. w. Martin or HaLnelu was d Mena visitor Tuesday, the guest of his brother, W. N. Martin.
 Miss Ruth Kelly of Ashdown ar rived in Mena Monday afternoon to visit friends and relatives.
 Luther Cummings and son, Clement, accompanied J. E. Williams from Hat field Tuesday and spent the day in the county seat.
 William T. w. Davis was in Mena Tuesday to make final proof before Circuit Clerk w. L. Parker, on his homestead northwest of Mena.
 Robert Norris was in Texarkana Monday on business. While away he saw some extra fine fields of canta- loupes, cucumbers and other truck crops.
 H. B. Parker came down from Heavener Monday and arranged with Alex. Patton for the burial of Abe La Gasse, a former resident of Mena, who died at Memphis, Tenn.
 E. s. Hammond, son of A. D. Ham mond, living south of Mena, returned to Mena Monday after having been away for nearly year. He had been employed on the street car lines at Baltimore, Md.
 The Rev R. F. Mallon and Mrs. Mallon and family have left Mena for their former home at Detroit, Mich. During their absence the Mena Com mercial School will be in charge of Miss Ora Hill.
 A quartet of anglers left Tuesday for an outing on Mountain Fork, west of Hatfield. The party was composed of S. I. Wood. Vaught Lander, John Baker and R. F. Mckinley. They ex- pect to spend a week on their outing.
 W. Nj. Lowerv and son of Wickes were in Mena Tuesday. Mir. Lowerv reports that blackberry picking will start in the Wickes community this week. He estimates the blackberry crop this season will be close to 5000 crates.
 Alex. Patton has purchased home thru the y-Stratton Company, getting the residence property on 1908 Church avenue, now~occupied by H. E.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-04-30
TEXT OF NEW LAW GOpERNlNG
 SPECIAL DELEGATE ELECTION

Following is the complete text of the special election writ issued by Gover- nor Riggs for the purpose of calling I special election to fill the office of Del- egate to Congress from Alaska and al- so of the special election law passed by the Alaska Legislature providing for the holding of special elections and designating the methods to be en- ployed in filling such vacancies in the office of Alaska Delegate arising from death. resignation, incapacity or other causes The special election law was passed by the Legislature shortly after the death of Delegate-elect Chas. S1ll- ger and was approved by the Governor April 2S. The text of both measures was wired to Clerk of the Distric. Court, Thos. McGann yesterday.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-04-30
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Owing to the Dickson Hotel being moved from Dickson, Mrs. Shaughnessy has thoroughly renovated and refur- nished the former Steigelmier road house and is ready to accommodate the travelling public. Every effort has been made to provide a homelike att mospherc and the acme of cleanliness and comfort. Good aceomodations have also been provided for dogs. Rates: Meals $1.0o; Beds 7sets; BunlSs 50cts.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-04-30

across the starting line at the close of the wonderful drive, As the team dashed across the tape the watches of the timers clicked sharply and com- parisons disclosed that the distance had been covered in i hour. 50 min- utes, 25 3-5 seconds, minutes, 55 3-5 seconds under the best previous rec ord. made by Fred NJ. Aver in compet- ition April of this year, and min- utes 20 2-5 seconds behind the rec ord established in the first race. also by Mr. Aver. three years ago.
 The average speed throughout the contest was 14.25 miles per hour, performance that has seldom if ever been beaten by Il dog team. In spite of the remarkable time made by his team today, Seppala says they could from urging them for four or five miles of the distance after he realized that they were capable of breaking the record
 Seppala's performance is all the more remarkable by reason of the fact that the team has had only q few days rest from q long period Of hard travel ing on the winter trail. during which heavy loads were carried and many drives of fifty or sixty miles were made.
 As a result of the contest today. the competition for the Borden Cup will be continued at least until next yeas. Mr Aver has won the contest two of the three times necessary before the magnificent silver cup can become the property of an individual. Mir. Aver also won the competitive contest this year but. owing to the inability of Mr. Seppala to return in time to com pete, he evidenced his fine spirit of sportsmanship by consenting to the proposal that Seppala be permitted to try for the record after returning from |Candle. Seppala having accomplish ed the task of lowering the record the race will be continued until some con- testant has won the annual race three times. At the present time Aver and Seppala are the only two contestants who have gained a hold on the cup, the former having two victories to his credit and Seppala one.
 Seppala will be awarded the annual cup for this years contest. The Ken ion from Mr. Borden stating that the annual trophy has been mailed.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-04-30
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that'the par:- nership heretofore existing between John Lepri and Nick Neon in the Milo Cafe has been dissolved, tho said John Lepri assuming all debts and obligations due to or payable by the said Milo Cafe. All persons owing the said Milo Cafe are requested to settle with the undersigned.
 Signed: JOHN LEPRI.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-04-30

On Tuesday a general committee, consisting of volunteer workers, began soliciting for the Victory Liberty Loan. When that committee, which is don atinq it's time and it's service to the cause, calls for your subscribtion don't hesitate a moment. Give it quickly Don't make them argue with you.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-04-30
WRIT OF ELECTION

Juneau, Alaska, April 2S-29th, 1919. Clerk of Court,
 Nome, Alaska.
 l have today issued following Writ of Election to fill vacancy in office Delegate from Alaska.
 "TO WHOM CONCERNED; Where as q vacancy exists in the office of Delegate from Alaska in the House of of the United States, said vacancy having been caused by the death on the fifteenth day of Ap- Til 1919, of the Hon. Charles A. Sulzer. Delegate from Alaska in the House of of the United States,
 Now therefore I Thomas Riggs, Jr., Governor of the Territory of Alaska, under and by virtue of the authority conferred upon me by an Act of tho Legislature of the Territory of Alaska entitled, "An Act providing for Spec ial Election to fill vacancy in the Office of Delegate from Alaska in the
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-04-30

"The women of the United States though year ago no money price was too high for the winning of victor- ious peace. The Government of the United States is now asking us to help raise the AZ billion dollars sub ertyNoan. Can we do less than our best to pay the price of peace"
 ELEANOR WILSON McADOO