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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
IN DEFENSE OF THE
POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS
(By G. NJ. Woods

Wy W. W. w UOuS.1
In a recent issue of The Star, there
was an account of a supposed Polk
County citizen who sold his farm and
went to Oklahoma because, as he said.
he did not have the school advantages
that he would like to have for his chill
dren. The gentleman. however. lived
in the edge of Oklahoma, rather than
in Arkansas, and he said that there
was only an 8-grade school" near his
home. suppose he was correct in
the statement, and it is very com
mendable in him to seek the very hest
school facilities. But | have frequent
ly observed that men often move here
and yonder, pretending that they are
trying to find better school; and
those same people will not take adj
vantage of the schools at hand. and
their children scarcely get beyond the
4th grade.
Now, the schools of Polk county are
not what they should be by any means.
and are not what we earnestly hone
and confidently believe they will be in
the future; but | would like to say
that the schools of Polk county com
pare favorably with the schools Of
Oklahoma, and are far superior to the
schools of some sections of Oklahoma.
There are at least seven high schools
IN Polk county and colleges in easv
reach of the county if people want to
educate their children. 1t is not nee
essary to leave the state or the conn
" IN order to give your children the
advantage of an education. Most Of
the schools along the railroad carry
as much as ten grades and many
schools have eight grades. The trou-
bic is a great many parents viii not
send their children to school or If
they do send them, they allow them to
miss greater part Of the term. If
is true we have compulsory school
law, but law not enforced is worse
than no law at all
Let us make every effort possible to
improve the schools of Polk county
and at the same time try to think Of
some plan to have a greater number
Of children in school greater length
Of time
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
5bono 00ainoom
..Talk .....-.

Have you taken look at Mena's
show windows lately?
Those who have not, will find that
a renewal of acquaintance with the
city's silent statesmen will be an inter-
esting event. One will find the DIS
play places showing a wonderful lot
of seasonable articles and some of the
windows are real pictures.
A simply arranged, yet attractive
display is to be found in the windows
of the Commonwealth Public Service
Company, where a showing of cleo
trical household utensils is the big
feature
The Fair Store shows little of ev-
erything from axe handles to silks.
Petty's windows contain sweaters, fall
suits, coats and other articles Of
ladies' wear. Blakestad's showing
runs from baking dishes to auto robes.
Watkins windows are a study in
black and white. One is given over
to fine furniture, the other to stoves.
AT Hackers there is no attempt at
formal arrangement. just tumble of
good things to eat.
Look in Townsend's windows and
the Silent Salesman offers big varie-
ty from high top boots to kewpie
dolls. J. G. Lawrence believes in
keeping warm, as his windows display
comforts, blankets and ladies' fall and
winter coats.
S. /. Wood has four windows work
ing and they are among the most at
tractive in the city. One is devoted
to coats and wraps for ladies. anoth-
er to mems wear, third to kitchen
supplies, and fourth to a line of
heating stoves.
A pretty display of iardinieres is a
feature at Goss's. Moseley's win
dow shows cold weather togs for the
fair sex.
Those suffering from headaches
should look in the windows of Pc
grams and Jackson's, as both offer
the same remedy. The Lindsay Jew
elry Company makes pretty show
ing of the famous watch that wears a
purple ribbon.
Did you ever see a ukuleIe? Take
peek at the Eureka Music Com
pany's window. The Boston Store is
featuring the Economy Sale, and
smart styles for the fair ones in its
windows.
Nails show window talk ranges
from school pennants to handsome
line of trays and serving sets.
At Hollis they can't be accused of
discrimination. One window has
good showing of flannel garments and
other similar raiment for men, while
the other contains "cold weather stuff
for the ladies'"
Hagan's windows are so full of
Towering plants they look more like
a florists than grocery store. Cum
makes a feature of canned
goods, while Thinnes' windows call at
tention to their new self-serve plan.
DR.. Keller's window has some pref
ty specimens of Indian work. The
Mena Hardware is showing kiddie
ears and something the larger kiddies
all want, % Winchester.
The largest show windows in the
city are those of the Duke Magruder
company. They use one for a Style
plus show, and the other for hand
some showing of furs and velvets for
ladies'.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
ssnH, WHO are they ?" cried Dol
ly, almost frightened.
Those are Indians" said


", almost frightened.
Those are Indians" said
the Fairy Don't be afraid Of them.
They will not hurt you. They are
dancing the Harvest Dance. Some
times they call it the Corn Dance
Long years ago there were many In.
dians in this country. They had
dances Of different kinds. In the fall,
when the corn was gathered, they
would dance to show how glad they
were that they could have plenty Of
food for the winter. The women
they are called squaws-dried the
corn and then ground it up into meal"
II didn't know there were any In
dams in our garden" said Dolly.
"They are only in the dewdrops,r
said the Fairy. Il just wanted you
to know why it is called Indian corn.
The Indians had a funny way Of
knowing when to plant their corn in
the spring. They said-'We plant it
when the oak leaves are as large as
squirrels ears That means you
must not put the grains in the ground
too soon. They should be planted
about May or June. Some vegetables,
you know, can be planted as early as
March. The radish is one. But then
you can keep on planting radishes
and gather one crop after another
The Potato Fairy told me just how
to plant potatoes. Next year l shall
be big enough to have garden and
should like to know what the diff
ferent kinds Of seeds like"
well, III tell you how corn likes
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
THE STOR les THE DEWDROPS Tod
Written United States sehoo, Army
Part II. The Very Tall Fairy.

to be planted" said the FAIRY.
'In the first place the ground mE
be plowed. | hardly think you ssA
do that, but viii tell you 50 1 p
one asks you, you can know Fhal ,
say. Then the ground must Be H'a
into good food for the seeds, PeaIH
buy what they call 'fer-til-i-zer q
that. Can you remember such s.hs
word 2"
"I'll try" said Dolly.
"Then the corn must be PLANTED I
rows about three feet apart aassan
that the corn in your garden i pa'i
just right. In a big field t can :
planted in long rows. but in sniiz
garden like this it is best to as's :
in a kind Of block. You see, 'hsn 7
a fine yellow powder that groVi Z I
the corn tassels. 1t must fan % z
silk Of the young ears 50 they :, =.
have plenty Of grains on them. Y
less the stalks are near enough I. I
gether this power is wasted anu =
there is no good corn.
as the corn silk like your aSa
asked Dolly.
Eyes, just like it. ,, II.
Il think it is lovely" said 'hs ''-
girl. IN mn
THANK you very much. Wen - y.
you get the first roasting ears !. x :.
your corn do you think you s'A
member all | have told you a,.sI
a think / cam said Dolly .a n
shah never forget those funny T. =
ans. Just to think how many VA ..ss
full things there are IN i,
How glad | am that can ss'
Dewdrop Fairies"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

About the time the war was well
started, The Star made notations of
something like dozen organizations,
or would-be organizations, that We're
insisting on financial support from the
people Of the country these aside, Of
course. from government bond and
war stamp sales The Star, by elm
nation, cut the list it proposed to
support down to two--the Red Cross
and the Y. NJ. C. A. The Red Cross
was best and biggest, and has done by
far the greater work for humanity,
in and out of the battle field area. 1t
yet has great work to carry on, and,
going wherever suffering humanity
calls, it will have its place to fill to
the day of the millennium 1t now is
calling for "a hand, heart and dol
lar" as an offering for membership.
It's call should gladly be needed in
every home and by every person who
can raise the dollar. And in giving.
do not forget the "heart and hand +"
Don't be a grouchl
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
STATE OF Arkansas
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATIO


To All TO Whom These Presents Shall Come-Cr.o.,-
WHEREAS 1t has become distressingly eva.-.
nroads of the dread disease, tuberculosis upon b ~ a
the people Of this country and State have reached @
proportions; and
WHEREAS 1t is lamentable demonstrated
1900 men, women and children in Arkansas alone NJ mat
year from this terrible plague while Is 600 mora wv a
flicted causing economic loss to commonwos.. Y
approximately $40 600; and A
WHEREAS This distressing condition has |.
more vitality dangerous with each succeeding year aes
panied by an ever-ncreasing mortality list due i ~
lack of necessary funds with which to combat tho &
especially among those citizens of our State which cos
or poverty or both have rendered easy victims az
ease; and
WHEREAS 1t is imperative that definite ~.
lied and effective steps be taken to arrest this dss
toll upon the people of State so that they NAV -
vsed against the ravages of this fatal sickness and
WHEREAS The Arkansas Public Health Assoo;.4.-
in conjunction with the National tuberculosis Assot
is about to undertake the raising of S150O00 within -
State its quota of the national fund Of six and on,
dollars, to be raised through the sale Of chrs
Seals to fight tuberculosis and because approxinata a.
per cent of this $150000 is to be expended within the h.
dets of Arkansas: =
NOW, THEREFORE, j, Charles H. Rrough. Covs,...
of the State OF Arkansas by virtue of the authority y
in nc under the Constitution and bylaws of said STAT i
hereby proclaim to the citizens of the commonwealth M
during the period beginning Wednesday morning Nova
Der IL and ending Wednesday night December "a nst
they bestow attention, lend effort and strength and m
literally to the fullest extent of their means in response
this appeal be made by the Arkansas Public HEATH AZ
ISOLATION through its loyal and devoted workers
AND further request that this proclamation be read
aloud from every pulpit both white and coored in the @
monweath on Sunday, November 8, and the following
Wednesday in every school, that the children also ID M
extent of their interest and effort may join in this v
important work.
ISignedl q CHARLES II. BROUGH,
.-.- ! Governor of Arkansm
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

A current cartoon with a sharp
point shows the Mexican boundary
with a hole thru which undesirable
aliens are crawling, and then twid-
ding their fingers at the back of the
immigration officials guarding the
front gate, as it were, against scum
Of foreign lands. The inscription is
Elk Up the Back Fence" It's all as
true as life, but it does seem the Unit
ed States should be more active in de-
porting a lot Of those aliens already
here, who have proven themselves dis
loyal and unfit.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

An authority states, referring to the
Ranger, Tex, field, that it now costs
from $4,000 to $4,000 to drill well.
1t is seldom that this point is mem
toned by the agent for oil stock.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

Will Polk county so far forget its
obligations to the boys who worked
and fought for our country as to fail
even to honor them with bronze tab
let as a memorial to their sacrifces2
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

Heartburn. heaviness in the stom-
ach, bloated feeling, coated tongue
bad breath, dizziness and vert;go
Ibiind staggers), quickly relieved bv
Prickly Ash Bitters. People who have
used It say they can eat heartily with
out misery, where before they tried Il
the most healthful food seemed TO oet
them out Of fix. Price SLIPS per Bot
Tie. Gunnels' Drug Store and Jack.
son Drug & Furniture Co., Special
<'cF' 1nov
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

From latest news it seems that the
United States has at last decided that
there is lot of scum of Europe that
cannot be made into decent American
citizens even in our great so-called
melting pot" Thanks be that the
discovery has been made--at last!
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

If everybody would settle down to
work and quit talking for month or
two the H. c. of L. and industrial I'M
rest would both be badly jolted if
not quite forgotten--but they won't.
There's the l. w. VS., the w. C. us,
for instance.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
XMAS is COMINGi w

XMAS is COMING. With every
new or renewal subscription for One
Year, up TO December 20, The Star
will send FREE, ONE DOZEN BEAU
TIFUL XMAS CARDS. assorted de-
signs. Look at your subscription date
IF your time expires within the next
year, now IS the time to renew. Ask
for the cards when renewing. Address
The Star. Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

To be or not to be--that's the ques-
ton. Will the 1919 mince pies come
forth with spirits at u of per cent
or less. or will they follow the dodo in
to obseurity? o fade away, thou
memory of other pies!
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

The home paper ought to feel all
"fussed up" when a bunch of takers
comes to town and takes out ready
money for subscriptions to far-away
publications that never come. 1t
ought to-but it can't
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

Congress is moseying along IN the
23d week of its extra session. Let's
see. 1t repealed the Daylight Savings
Law and upset the Presidents plans
TO extend the life of John Barleycorn.
What else?
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

A New York minister declares the
~world is sick" Maybe, but there are
indications that the sickness is caused
by worrying over excuses for loaflng'
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

What is finer than an organisation
of the country's defenders with 100
per cent Americanism as its motor
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
Women Hard Workers.

Reports indicate that from the out
set women have been enthusiastic.
indefatigable workers. That every
woman and child in every community
In the Division will be given an oppor-
tunity to enroll as a member up TO
and including November IL, is a late
announcement from rive headquar-
ters House-to-house solicitation is
now under way in most communities
and encouraging results are being
announced daily from each state
headquarters.
Our responsibility" Chairman Hid
den said, lis to see that not one
available person fails to get an in
vitation to join. We believe that
obligation is being fulfilled and that
every man, woman and child who is
able to comprehend what the program
Of the Red Cross means, knows that
tLey are NOT only welcome 10 the
Fed Cross fraternity, but that 1t is
privilege as well as duty TO
link up with its membership. The
Southwestern Division" he continued.
"has always set the pace and the
enthusiasm being shown indicates that
we may lead the other divisions
again know of no greater honor
and privilege than to be a member Of
the American Red Cross.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

tuberculosis kills producers
chiefly men and women between the
ages OF 16 and as
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

Tubcrculos's menaces every com.
muniiy. avery home ard every indi.
Sidual and yer nher rlosis is cur.
ehle and preventahia.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

Tuberculosis workers--active men,
and women in the homes. the office
and the shop
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
CLERGY Endorse Roll Call.

"CIergymen all over the nation have
endorsed the Third Roll Call in I'M
qualified terms of approval. Their
cooperation is regarded as vitality
essential to the success of the drive.
The church has the equipment in
organization. in buildings already fur
nished. and in men ana women already
trained in tasks demanding service
and sacrifice. The high standard set
by the church itself and its splendid
record Of work already accomplished
impels the Red Cross again to appeal
TO it to help make the Third Roll Call
the finest thing the American people
have ever done. The organization
is, without doubt the greatest. the
most inclusive and the most efficient
charity the world has ever known.
Not all can volunteer for the
actual distribution OF relief. but all
can have a part. All should be mem
bers OF this glorious army of armies.
The membership fee is only 81 There
is no one too rich OF too poor. TOO
old or TOO young, too proud or too
humble, to become a Red Crosser'
and wear the tiny emblem badge Of
such as love their fellow men.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

The Nafio7a' Tint rcr'hs Assooia.
ton and - oee f7lla'ce efate ana
iecNi q Y .pna waT contiru-
rus winr"a~ wr - s'tarn.slosis
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

For Sale Broom house; lot 50x180;
located 1909 Church Terms to suit.
Inquire address aboye.-Adv. 265-I0t
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
TO-DAY

Flying Around the World.
Prison for Blasphemy.
To Make Yourself Perfect.
Spare the Toy Balloon.
Sixteen TO One, Once More.
Much Thought Coming.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

photograph and Artists supplies
fresh iI, complete stock just received AZ
hiltebrand's studio.-Adv. dwS
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13
Tne &c a.n. L.sass summon..

The President Of the United States
has ~saed every American to respond
aea 20 his cal has been added those
a afey slate governor and every
oiAer high official the country.
The Rees s.ty for The success Of the
Roii ca b not underestimated by
Il Maii who know what the organ
Is. 81 has accomplished and what II
must yer do
The newspapers have performed
unreasonable service in present
tg tue Red Cross message to the
pue-.c "a tsat service has been re
inforced by faithful endeavors on the
part Of men. women and children
workers We are gratifed very much
over the work Of these agencies and
are very proud that our organization
has had the good fortune OF com
manding such devotion and loyalty.
For the final days Of the campaign
every available resource will he
thrown into the firing line in order
to assure the drives ultimate sue
cess"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

tuberculosis causes 10000 deaths
in the United States every year.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-13

CT y = &c. llll0QQEll
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-12-27
w.
Announcement.

November ~. 1916.
| take pleasure In submitting to the
qualified voters my candidacy for Jus
tice Of the Peace In the First Ward Of
tie Parish Of st. Martin. subject to the
action Of the Democratic Primary to be
held on the 10th day Of January 1920.
wish To state that il | have the hon
or Of being elected to said office. | will
fsarlessly and impartiallv discharge
the duties incumbent on me. seeking
continually Tor the mainteDancs Of law
and order. and rendering the required
service to the very best Of my knowledge
and ability.
/ respectfully solicit your vote and
support in the coming primary.
Respectfully submitted.
ELMER J. DUCHAMP
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-12-27

Pursuant to az ord nance of the Mayor anu
Town Coun; i adopted at meeting held on the
It'll day of december 1919, l. Albert bienvenu,
Mayo, of the Town o. st. Martineille. Louisi-
ana hereby give notice that in conformity with
said ordinance, a special election will be held
in the Town Of 81. Mattinville, Louisiana, on
Tuesday the 18th day of January 1920, for the
purpose of submitting to the property tax pay
srs qualified under the Constitution and Laws
of the State of Buuisiana, to vote at said elec-
ton. the following proposition. to-wit:
Proposition No. I, To incur debt behalf
Of and in the name Of the Town Of st. Martin
vile. Louisiana, and issue bonds to the amount
of Fifteen Thousand tsl5.OOO.OO) Dollars. to run
Twenty (20) years from their date, and to bear
interest at the rate of five (5) per cent per an
mum, payable semi annually. the proceeds from
the sale of said bonds at not less than par to lie
used for the purpose of constructing and equip
ping joint systems Of waterworks aud electric
light plant.
For the purpose of holding said election the
polling place will he as follows: At the Town
Hall, II. Martinville, Louisiana.
At said election the polls will open at seven
$500 O'Clock a. M. and close at i've (5.0Gy
o'clock p. M, according TO law.
Notice is also hereby given that nj 2 o'clock.
T.. M. on "Wednesday the fourteenth day of jan
nary 1871 the Mayor and Town Council of the
Town of ST. Martinville. Louisiana, will meet
At the Town Hall at st. Martinville. Louisiana,
aud in open session, proceed to open the bal
iot ioxe-. examine and count the ballots in
Number and amount examine and canvass the
returns and declare the result 81 said special
election.
Thus done aud signed at 81. Martinviile. Lou
.-iana, on this ith day Of December 1919.
ALBERT BlENvENU. Mayor.
I. the under. igned Clerk Of the Town Of st.
Martibville, Louisiana. do hereby certify tina,
he above and foregoing 10 a true and correct
'"py Of a notice II election. issued by the Ma
,or. calling special election to be held in the
town Of st. Martinviile, Louisiana. On the 18th
lay Of January is2D.
In faith whereof 1 have hereuntu set my obi
ciai signature, duly authenticated with the I'M
press Of my official sesl, at st. MARTINI lille.
Louisiana. on this the 9TH day IT December 1919.
nlDN tiE- DELAHO, ssAYE, Secretary.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-12-27
House Of Representatives
United States Congress
Washington. ID. &.

December Is. 1919
Editor of the Weekly Messenger.
st. Martinville, La.
My Dear Mr.. Editor:
Every enlisted man in the Uni
ted States Army was entitled to
take with him when discharged,
the following property:
a. I overseas cap tfor all en-
listed men who served overseas J.
| hat and cord (for all others)
b. | olive drab shirt. c. |
wooden coats and ornaments. d.
l pair WOODEN breeches. e. pair
shoes. f. l pair canvass or spi.
raj leggins. Canvass, if available. }
<. waist belt. h. | Slicker. i.
l overcoat, j. l Suits underwear.
k. 4 pair stockings. |. | pair
gloves. m. | gas mask and he'll
met (for all officers and enlisted
men who were issued them over
seas). n. l set toilet articles. in
GLIDING hairbrush, comb, tooth
brush, shaving brush. razor, small
steel mirror. and 2 towels (if in
possession OF soldier at time of
discharge). o. l barracks bag p.
8 scarlet chevrons, to be sewed on
uniform prior to discharge, when
practicable.
Should there be any former en-
listed men among your readers
who did not secure all of the above
property when discharged, they
are still entitled to same if they
will submit sworn application
certifying that they did not re-
ceive certain of the above property
which they now desire. and 1
shall thank you to publish these
facts for their benefit.
Those who desire to make appli-
cation for property may obtain the
required blank forms by writing
me at 264 House Office Building,
Washington, ID. G., and | shall
take great pleasure in assisting
them to secure the desired pro-
perty.
Very truly yours,
Whitmell p. Martin.