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Morris tribune., 1919-04-11
Scots All Lovers of DOGS.

Scotland is Il great sheep-growing
country, yet it loves the dog; gives him
his due in life and reveres him in
death. At the castle in Edinburgh
there is little plot of ground where
the dogs of the Scottish soldiers are
buried; it is q charming spot, and on
many little tombstOnes there are ten
der tributes to departed friends. In
front Of Saint Giles cathedral in the
same noble city, there is a monument
to a little skye terrier, and upon it,
carved in stone, an inscription to Rob-
bic, who refused to leave the church
yard where his master was buried, and
died upon his grave.
Morris tribune., 1919-04-11
BIOGRAPHY OF THE
LATE SYVER LARSON
Written by Himself in 1918 and
Translated From Norwegian
Language
From the Citizen.

written in the Fall of 1879
The following biography was writ
ten in the Norwegian language by
the late Syver Larson of Framnas.
It has been translated for us and is
printed here in it's entirely. AltnO
there are probably many interesting
incidents of Mr.. LarsOn's life which
are not recorded, especially Of the
many years he spent in Stevens cOun-
ty, enough has been written to give
the average reader an insight into
the hardships and struggles of the
early pioneers, who, with nothing
but health, strength and the energy
OF youth, paved the way for the COM
paratlvely easy life which the pres
ent generation is living:
Il was born Saturday, Feb. 2,
1850. Parents, Lars Peterson and
Christi Jorgen's daughter, on the
place of Kriken, section of the
farm, Flohaug, in Norway. 1 was
baptized Feb. 27, 1850, in Forums
church by Rev. Mass and was con-
firmed by Proost Hald, July 9Th,
1865, Later was communion
guest in the same church, March 20,
1868. My certificate from our pastor
on leaving Norway contains this in
scription: That said youth possesses
religious talent and is of a respect
able and Christian character
During the winter of 1866 there
was scarcity of teachers and 1 in
structed at both Berge and Optuns
schools. The following winter I
spent at home giving private instruc-
lions.
''Sister Kari and I emigrated to
America April IA, 1868, from Berg
en-, on the sail boat Claus Hefty, to-
gether with 6O6 others, who had the
same destination in view. We arrived
at Quebec, May 10, after spending
seven weeks and three days on the
ocean, which were not always the
most pleasant, yet for us who had
plenty of rations, did not suffer in
regards to food, but it was necessary
for the boat to help those who were
less fortunate. Arrived in Madison,
Wis, June "a, 1869, and worked in
that community until the following
October.
''At fathers request, who had that
spring become a WidOwer for the Sec
ond time and was left alone in that
country, l returned for him and, on
Nov. 27, arrived once more to the
home where my childhood days had
been Snent In the SDrinp father and
I left for America on the sail boat
Merkator. This time it took nine
weeks and three days to cross the
water and we experienced conditions
similar to my first trip althO for us
as others, accommodations and COM
forts were as good as that day and
age had to offer. Father was taken
i'll on the journey and was confined
to his bed for four weeks on the
ocean, and we were compelled to
spend six weeks at Quarantine Sta
ton, Grass Isle $50 miles from
Quebec.) With the help of doctors
and friends here, who did their best
for father, who was Ga years old, we
again continued our journey, arriv-
ing at Madison, Wis, Aug. 2. Be-
ing here delayed the greater part of
the summer, which offered the best
wages had passed, but I felt happy
to think father was still with me.
Pardon me if 1 here add that it
makes me sore at heart to hear the
people of today complain about pres
Morris tribune., 1919-04-11
Water REGULATED bv Pedal.

Pressing one end of a pedal with the
foot admits cold water to a new wash
stand, pressing the other end allows
f.. water to flow and pressing the en-
tire pedal mixes the two so that mod
erately warm water is obtained.
Morris tribune., 1919-04-11

so1utely accurate as my diary burned
with my clothing and books at EN-
met county, Iowa, in 1871"
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16
LABOR ENDORSES
 THRIFT MOVEMENT.
Strong Labor Organization at Hannibal Adopts Strong Resolution Urging Subordinate Bodies to Get
 Behind Campaign.
Prescott

Labor in Hannibal, Mo. is solidly behind the War Savings Campaign. The Trades and Labor Assembly, which is made up of the delegates from each labor union in Hannibal and Marion county, last week were on formal record as endorsing the move ment by the adoption of resolutions.
 Not only this but by vote of the Assembly letter of introduction, con taining copy of the resolutions, was by Federal Director Wilson of St. Sanford, state organizers, appointed py Federal Director Wilson of St. Louis, for presentation to the individ- ual unions.
 The organizers are this week per fecting working organizations in each union, and the interest in the move ment is widespread Not only are the members of the union responding, but the members of their families are fill ing our pledge cards and practicing the doctrine of Thrift
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16
NOT WORTH A CONTINENTAL.
Aged Worker in Louisiana, Mo-, Tool Factory Is Going to Bring
 About Change.

Boys, wish had been given an opportunity like this when I was young. If had been I would be worth something now. l have been working hard, all my life, and today 1 am not worth a continental I am going to sign card and save what can even if am old" asa
 These are the verbatim remarks of a repentant man sixty-two years old who listened attentively to the talk made by State Organizer Sanford of the War Savings Organization, just prior to the organization of War Saw ings Society in tool manufacturing plant at Louisiana, Mo. The society was duly organized, has large list of active members, and Uncle Sam gets part of the enormous sum re- quired to keep the smoke going up the chimney while the members are build ing the foundation for competencs.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16
PROSPERITY PARAGRAPHS.

There is TO winter of discontent for him who puts his savings into War Savings Stamps.
 The War Savings Stamp, like the snowball, is a whole lot larger when it reaches the bottom of the hill.
 Don't bury your savings. Plant them in War Savings Stamps. They will grow. Your harvest of interest is sure, besides the original plant Is always there, ready to be used when necessity calls.
 While on the easy pathway, start the little streams of interest your way Remember big rivers from tiny brook lets grow. Every War Savings Stamp you own starts an interest stream flowing your way.
 A well filled War Savings Certif- cate is a diploma of team work. It means you and yourself are on good terms and you are both taking care of each other and looking out for each others future.
 The boy or the girl who adds a Thrift Stamp to his or her card regu- larly is on the path to higher busi- ness efficiency and all the desirable things that money brings.
 Your dimes and quarters have wings Don't let them fly away. Clip 'thetr wtDgs by putting them into War Savings Stamps and later yo1 will bs dipping coupons.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16
.BARBECUED LAMB
 PAvES WAY FOR \
 B|G THRIFT RALLY
sAvoRY DOORS WHET APPETITE AND AROUSE RoYs' AND GIRLS
 CLUBS TO ACTION.
ARKANSANS IN EARNEST
They Realize That Savings Arc Value . lees Unlsss That eaved 10
 Properly Invested.

On occasion the organizers of War Savings societies have their lots cast in most happy places, and the reports that find their way to headquarters are of real interest.
 ' O. P. Stark, one of the Arkansas field workers, on a recent visit to Dan vile, Yell County, went through one of these experiences. and his report to Moorhead WriSb., State director at Little Rock, was replete with happy relation of the facts. 1n Y
 Stark was evidently unaware that the members of the Yell County Boys Pig Club and the Girls Canning Club werc to have . field day on that par ticuiar time. The downtown streets were deserted. many of Che stores were closed, and inquiry revealed the req son. tT actsTa @E
 Stark followed the throngs and was just in time to reach the place of as sembiy before the hugo jcints of juicy beef, lambs and fowls had been re- moved from spits placed above trenches dug deep in the ground. where bed of glowing embers was even yet adding 8 coat of brown to the meats, and was freeing savory odors that conjured up visions of the feasts enjoyed by Robin Hood and his forest rovers in the heart of Sher- wood Forests in Merrie England.
 And when the feast was spread the viands were attacked with a gusto and ample justice was done.
 Then the boys told about their ven- ture in pigs, and the handiwork of the girls in the art of food preservation was dwelt on in words, and their wares sampled.
 place on the program. J. c. Cham bers told of the value of the cam paign of thrift planned by the United States Treasury Department, and how, what the boys and girls had accom- plished was the outrowth of that campaign.
 He explained the value of the War Savings Societies that were springing up all over the country, and told the boys and girls that all they had ac- complished would count for naught did they not practice real saving. He told of the advantages of Thrift Stamps, which he said would pave the way for prosperity when those who were boys and girls now had reached manhood and womanhood Chambers said there should be at least 95 such societies in Yell County.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16
7 An EveTthinq.

Martha, who is about ready to finish her Kindergarten. had seen the circus parade, and. at dinner, was telling her father of the wonderful sights. An, papa, I saw one O those grea', grea' big potamusses; an q whole lot O shepherds (papa's questions developed she meant leopards) an white mems an some elephants playin' crack the whip, hol' O each others tails; an'-- ever thing in the world"
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16
Harrell Automobile Go.
 "AIlUays Lap Ahead" ,Ott Phone l36 Arkd
Should Be- Ca:yfuI.

Every spring in Venice the ques- ton arises: "Shall the bathing suits be censured?" They were discussing the matter at the Woman's club the other night and one prim member said:
 Really, 1 do think that the pres- ent costumes are rather underdone. know they are better for swimming and all that, but you never know who sees you under the water. with all these submarines about"
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16

Tempers and Tight Collars.

Dr. Leonard Williams, featuring on Common Sense," at a nursing con ference and exhibition in London, said that people with tight collars did not drain their brains properly, and often suffered from bad tempers. He had noticed that since women had given up high collars and were wearing gar ments which gave complete freedom to the neck they had become sweetef tempered.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16
Not Meant for Household Pets.

If taken young the grizzly is easy enough to handle, for at birth he weighs only from 10 to 20 ounces and is about the size of full-grown chip. munk. Later the bear runs between $50 and 600 pounds in weight, although they have been known to reach 1,5O0 pounds. This, of course, makes the domestication of grizzlies by apart ment house dWe]sonS difficult.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16
IF WE CAN WHY DON'T WET

Can we lead the world in Thrift? If we try we can. Can we cause the cloud to lift? If we buy we can. Can we make the U. s. the place Of successful, better race Can we want and woe efface? Sure! By Thrift-Savings Plan.
 F. M. c.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16

ment -eIucat0rs- fh Afkarisas are pun licly quoted as having placed their stamp of approval on the Arkansas Thrift plan. and many of those of the schools in smaller communities have done likewise, there is no room for doubt as to the success of the Thrift movement in that state.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-16

T always save the first dollar out of the pay envelope foi myself and buy War Savings Stamps.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-25
1t was beautiful April afternoon

1t was beautiful April afternoon
and the grass was emerald hued SO
that the little red flags shown bright
in the sunlight from above the green's.
Mixed double, handicap matches,
was the program of the afternoon,
and five pairs entered. The first prize
was won by Mrs. jesse E. Rich and
Charles E. Dean with a net score of
Sc; second, Mrs. e. H. Johnson and
j. A. P. Gagne, net score, 80; third,
Mrs Omer Milot and Jesse E. Rich,
Al. Mrs. S. NJ Wheelock and George
E. Shaw also had net score of Al,
but as Milot and Rich had the lower
gross score it was decided to award
them the prize. Others who played
and their scores were: Brs. f. C..
Morse and Nelson Lown, As; Mrs. j..
A. P. Gagne and F. H. Johnson, AZ.
Following the match there was a
social hour and refreshments of
doughnuts and coffee were served
On account of recent rains there
were extra hazards and extra walking,
for, after reaching the third tee and
driving off, the players had to walk
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-25
back and cross what is usually
brock, near the fourth tee
q y .
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
fContributed)

To help you, help your children or
pupils is the chief aim of the Parent
Teachers association. Do you know
How to obtain cheerful obedience
from your child?
How to develop self-control and
self-relianee in your child?
How to teach honesty and truthful.
ness?
How to deal with the obstinate
child?
At the regular meeting of the Pa
rent-Teachers' association on Tues
day, May 9th, at the Putnam High
school. Mrs. Edgar M, Warner vii
give talk on "The New Methods il
child Training"
She will also conduct a discussion
on some of the vital problems of ev,
cry teacher or parent. Come, anc
HELM by your presence and your ex-
perience.
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-25
OF PUTNAM,
WINDHAM COUNTY AND STATE
OF CONNECTICUT

The city and county are situated IN
the rich Quinebaug Valley. The
county has population of about 3D.
600. Putnam is very prosperous
place. Cars come here on the double
track from New York to Boston, and
a double track is needed between
New London and Worcester. 1t is a
| fine railroad center. The company
| has bought twelve acres of ground
north Of the city, and ten-stall en-
yine house and machine shops Will be
here soon. Trolley cars go through
the city every half hour. The largest
water power Of the river Is here,
where the beautiful Cargill Falls are
located They are as nice scenery as
there is in New England Large fac
tories are here which make heavy
duel. clcth for auto tires, and are run
ming night and day, and have for Tour
or FIVE years. Other large cotton,
wooden and silk mills are here. fut-
nam owns its water plant, which has
electric, steam and water power. one
Of the State Trade Schools IS mere,
and over enc hundred young men ana
Girls can learn free all best trades
and car fare is free for them. Large
churches are here. The New England
HOLY Ghost Sisters have their center
here, with large buildings. hign
Schools and hotels are good. one OF
the largest hospitals of the State is
here. Large electric powers could be
improved in the vicinity. Water pow
ers produce light and heat cheaper
than coal. Windham County is ac-
knowledged to be one Of the best ag-
ricultural counties in the State.
Wealthy men and women are buying
beautiful farms in this healthy ioca-
ton. This section needs more buy
ers. If this interests you, write or
come to see A. b. Randall, 1.-THE
Farm Bargain Man." Putnam, Conn.
He has large list to sell from. Pric-
es from $1,000 to $4,000. Terms
easy Putnam has started to be
large city.-Adv
Putnam patriot., 1919-04-25
RICH AND DEAN
WIN AT GOLF
Large Gathering At Putnam
Country Club Good Friday
Afternoon
Small Lakes on Course Make Extra
Walking Necessary.-Refresh-
ments Served.

The Putnam Country club opened
the season of 1919 last Friday. The
morning match was not run off for
the stores remained open until noon,
and<not many of the business men
members were able to play.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03
Polk County's Biz Soldier

Polk county is the home of one of the biggest soldiers now with the American Army of Occupation in Germany. He is Otis A. Lavinder, son of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Lavindcr, living on Route 1, out of Mena. The young man is 6 feet i inches tall and weighs more than 200 pounds. His parents have just received photo of him and his comrades, taken in Ger many, and from his appearance there
 the young soldier is in excellent health. He is with the 3Sth Division.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03
Was in Dry Belt.

M. P. Howard, in from Egger Fri day to get feed and supplies, spent some time visiting among Mena friends. Asked how he felt about buy ing feed, he said he was not ashamed of it because he felt he, like his neigh bors, did his part, but he was in the dry streak in east Polk county where but little corn was matured. He was not greatly worried, however, as in his experience, such condition had not been met previously.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03
Mena chautauqua week of May sl.

The officers and guarantors of the Mena chautauqua have been notified by the White-Myers Chautauqua As sociation of Kansas City that the Mena Chautauqua will likely be held during the week of May 31, tho final arrangements for the circuit in which Mena is included have not yet been completed. This year will be largely devoted to discussion of the prob lens growing out of the world war and the period of reconstruction which is upon us.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

After a long winter the system be- comes filled with impurities caused by dry, strong diet. In hot weather these impurities cause sickness. Get rid of them now by taking Prickly Ash Bit ters. It will purify the blood, liver and bowels and put the body in shape for summer work. Price SIPS per Bottle. Gunnels Drug Store and Jack son Drug & Furniture Go, Special Agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03
FARMERS TO MEET AT ACORN.
Gather at School House Night of April
 to Discuss Sweet Potatoes.

The Acorn Farmers Community Club, which means practically all the farmers in that enterprising neigh borhood, will hold a meeting at the school house Saturday night, April 5 the main purpose being to discuss sweet potato growing and marketing The program, which will cover the various phases of the industry, will be participated in by O. L. Henderson county farm demonstrator, Miss Anna Woods, home demonstrator, Ben c Eastin, secretary of the Mena Com mercial Club; Claud Williford, mana ger of the potato warehouse, and oth CTS interested.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03
Hunting and Fishing License Fees

Circuit Clerk W. |. Parker has been advised by the State Fish and Game Commission that the recent legislature had designated the circuit clerks of the state as the officials to issue hunting, fishing and dog licenses. A supply of licenses are now on hand. The fees to residents to fish with ar tificial bait is $1.1o. For non-resi- dents the fee is $125 for one fishing trip or $500 per year To fish with net or seine the fee is $50O0. The li- cense for a hunting dog is .$1.6O.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03
Mena Boy Soon Home.

Mir. and Mrs. G. L. Clement have been advised that their son, George, who has been with the American Ex- peditionary Forces, will land in the states on April 4. He is member of the 337th Infantry. Information as to his whereabouts was secured thru Frederic H. Haskins, the Washington correspondent of the Arkansas Ga zette.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

To cleanse the blood, strengthen the kidneys and regulate the stomach, liver and bowels, Prickly Ash Bitters is remedy that has proved its worth. It promotes activity in body and brain. Price $1.25 per Bottle. Gunnels Drug Store and Jackson Drug & Furniture Co., Special Agents-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03
PERSONAL NOTES

E. E. Mcdonald of Ida, Ok, was ir Mena Monday to get supplies.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Charles Bennett of Wichita Falls, Tex, is in Mena to visit his friend, Bob Holderman. He may locate here should he find the desired sort of To- cation.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

W. H. Darwin of Wickes was in Mena Thursday on business with county officials and others.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Mir. and Mrs. Holder Williams and Miss Vera Wimberly of Board Camp were Mena visitors Saturday. Among other matters of importance Mir. Will Hams added his name to the list of Star readers. Like many others, Mir. Williams is having to buy feed for the first time. He stated that he had made his first crop in Polk county
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Mrs. H. A. Filley is here from Oil ton, Ok, locking after business mat ters.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Douglass Dover of Hatfield, who was discharged from Uncle Sam's service at Camp Pike on Wednesday,, spent the latter part of last week with Mena friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Eustace Davis of the Watkins Lum- Der & Mercantile Company, at Hat field, was 8 Mena visitor Friday
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

when only 10 years of age, and had twenty-five since that time
 Cue Runyan of Ink was one of those who visited The Star office Saturday and renewed subscriptions for Polk county's only paper.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

W. R. Lawrence of Lincoln, Neb., has purchased the 80-acre farm of A. A Zachary, two miles east of Mena. He plans to become resident of Polk county. The sale was made thru the Kelly-Stratton agency, which also handled the deal thru which ". P. Beebe of DeQueen became owner of what is known as the E. W. Justus property on Gam street.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

MT. and Mrs. Peter McWilliam of the Golden Acres farm near Acorn was in Mena Thursday to do shopping and to pay taxes.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Mir. and Mrs. J. W. Holiday of the Divers Chapel neighborhood, have been advised by their soldier son, Walter Holiday, that he will be home on April 10 on 30-day furlough. He is in the regular army and has been in service for three years, now being stationed at Camp Travis in the head quarters department.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

George Ralph, J. E. and J. A. Hun ter, F. J. Greiner, D. w. Barton, c. B Lyons, W. J. Patterson and Tobe liar wood were on Monday added to the list of cantaloupe growers by Secre- tary Eastin. They represent total of 22 acres, which brings the grand total acreage in the association up to 167 acres.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Mena friends of Mir. and Mrs. M. c. Trumbull. who left last fall for Mansfield, La. have been advised re- gently that MT. Trumbull is recover ing nicely from an operation for ap- pendicitis, which he underwent some time ago. He had been reported in very critical condition at one time.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Mrs. Fannie Barnes, mother of Mrs. H. W. Finger, returned to her home at Vandervoort Friday afternoon, after having spent most of the week with MT. and Mrs. Finger.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

H. F. Hauert went to Beauchamp, Scott county Monday to look after the erection of monuments at the graves of his father and mother.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

]. A. Dupree is transforming a portion of the Farmers Wagon Yard on the south end of Mena street, into store room and is planning on open ing feed, flour and grocery business especially for the rural trade.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

MT. and Mrs. Walter H. Mize of Cove were in Mena on business Sat urday. They were accompanied on the home trip by Mir. and Mrs. c. J. Branstetter and sons who spent Sunday in Cove.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

J. W. Van Hoy, U. S. title attorney, and R. F. Gibson, his stenographer, returned Friday from Russellville, where they had been examining titles to lands bought for the Ozark Forest Reserve.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

Mrs. M. E. Gray of Cove was here to spend the weekend with Mir. and Mrs. RIA. Montgomery, having come up Friday evening with Mrs. Mont gomery, who teaches in the Cove schools.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-03

K. M. Reed, who recently came to Mena from Nebraska, has bought thru the Allen & McMillan agency, the Payne farm of 40 acres, four miles east of the city.
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