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The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
A THOUGHT WORTH WHILE.

The Rev. H. L. Waters, attending the business mems luncheon, com menting on the number and represen- tative character of the Mena men present, made the assertion that the citizens gathered there could, if they would, do anything for their city to which they turned their combined de- sires and attention.
 The statement was made in a man ner to impress the hearers, and it is probable the thought has been often in the mind of most of them since that moment.
 Let's keep the idea before us--it is sane, reasonable.
 There were in that assemblage sev- enty men, every individual represent ing some phase of civic life. It would be foolish to assert that these men did not wish for good things-the best things-for their city. Not one but would gladly give of time and of mon ey to promote it's interest. But no one could do much alone. 1t takes CO., operations working together with united purpose.
 That is the excuse, not apology, for that luncheon. It was to get the men who have worthy desires into state of mind where these desires may be realized.
 Remember, that body of men can do anything they wish for the community of their home if they will-work to- gether.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Dogs Are Dogs These Days.

Those who haven't noticed it are hereby reminded that dogs. that is hunting dogs, are worth money these days. Dan Yarbrough of Wander voort was in Mena Friday with two hounds that he refused an even $50 for. His reason for not selling at this price is that he brought up a bunch of 'possum furs which netted him SAP. He stated he and the dogs caught the entire bunch in just four nights work One of the catch was pure white 'possum.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
THERE WERE BRIGHT STARS.

The Porta prophecy caused much anxiety, and doubtless much fear and mental suffering. It olso caused lot of praying and fasting, and this prob ably was quite beneficial in a good many cases-at least no one should cast aspertions upon such demonstra- tions of sincerity, even if we think they were brought about by false prophecy or mistaken beliefs.
 So far as learned on "the day, those who got up early and scanned the eastern horizon saw nothing Tn the least alarming, and doubtless some found peace from anxiety Tn the group of stars that seemed to throw out more than the usual amount of light rays. To the average person the phenomena would not have caused more than a passing thought, but for the expectations stirred by the sensational prophecy. But doubt less the sight was of vast interest to astronomers and other students of the celestial bodies.
 Our Mother Earth, so tiny, so insig- nificant in the universe of untold worlds, continues to be bathed in the warm rays of the sun; men and wom- en, boys and girls of all humanity go on laboring and loving, living and dieing as they have back thru the ages and as they probably will dur ing the ages to come-each prepar- ing in his own way to pass on to that world in which foolish fears and vain ideals have no place.
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The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Saccharine as Sweetening.

Some three or four years ago, part ly out of curiosity, we purchased for few cents each, two one ounce pack ages of saecharine. Owing to the present sugar shortage, we com menced using this with satisfactory results. A tiny bit of the powder on the tip of the small end of toothpick is equal to about two spoonsful of sugar in a cup of coffee. For break fast foods it is best to sweeten the milk or cream. Use same proportion for cooked fruits, sauces, etc. Be eau tious, as too much will leave bitter taste, being so intensely sweet. Opin- ion seems to be divided regarding it's effect on health. 1t was used many years for canning fruit, making soft drinks, etc. For some ailments, where sugar is prohibited, the patient is per mitted to use saccharine, and some have used it exclusively for many years for sweetening. Our pure food law requires any article of food con- taining this must be stated. and inter state shipments of food sweetened with this is prohibited, and it is our belief if the sugar interests were not hedged in behind this law we would not be paying the present outrageous price for sugar. Just one instance: The soft drink manufacturers. it was said, would release many thousands of tons of sugar if permitted to use sac charine. While the chemists claim this has no food value, we know that it makes food that has high food value, edible or more paratable than if no sweetening were used. Some cat alog houses, grocers or any druggist
 has or can get it for you if you care
 to try it.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

A man of standing, and one who has habit of knowing what he talks about, is authority for the statement that at this time he belives fully 50 per cent of the able-bodied men of Polk county are idle. The Star feels like adding, that large proportion of these men have wives, who, one way or another, are pretty hard at work in making it easy for the idle ones. And. also, that idleness is one way to reduce the high cost of living --niti
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
This Farmer Boy Makes Good.

Two years ago a Texas farmer bought a farm some or miles northwest of Hatfield, near the line This spring he sold his son 15 acres from this farm. The young man, with his saddle horse, a Georgia stock, and a Gee-Whiz scratcher, raised 5 acres of cotton, besides helping his father at other work on the farm. One of our local buyers handed the young man a check for a little more than S400 for 2 nice bales of cotton, while the gin ner gave him $68 for his seed, and a remnant. The little farm cost the lad $20 an acre, or $500. No crawfishing about the father. He is making the deed.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
It is well.

Amusing. yes it is. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, reodest ot the Anarchists that have been fight ing the United States government for years. down on their knees begging in our courts they have derided, not to be sent back to Russia, where the sort of thing they have stood for prevails! Yes amusinpl
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Those Yellow. Farm Papers.

Are you receiving any of those yell low campaigning farm papers always trying to make out that the farmer is abused, sympathizinz with him. etc, without offering a remedy for his unless perhaps, it is to elect the editor to some office. or some unfeasible or unjust remedy? Don't pin your faith on and form your opin-
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Those Polk County Gardens.

Mir. Farmer, in planning your big farming operations for the coming year, don't neglect that little we'll fertilized garden spot. It will supply more of your table wants than per haps all your other acres together. Here is one instance: Rev. J. B. Will liams, on city lot trifle more than half an acre, here in Hatfield, at the south end of First street. produced 50 measured bushels of sweet potatoes: {: 5 bushels of good corn; row of cab bage for fresh, and a large keg of kraut; Al pumpkins, 20 very large; peas that grew up all corn stalks, and, in addition he raised all his small veg etables, radishes, lettuce, beets, beans etc. Mir. Town Man, a garden like this would enable you to lay up most of your salary-that is, of course, if you live in Polk county, Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
A PLEASING CHRISTMAS GIFT
Puzzled?

Puzzled?
 Looking for a suitable Christmas gift for some friend, near or farg
 Send The Star gift each week in the year a 52-time reminder or your thoughtfulness.
 You may be very certain it will be appreciated.
 One year $l.50; 5 years $500.
 After January 1, 1920, $2OO year outside First Postal Zone; $1.o0 in First Zone
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

When your digestion is poor, when your bowels are costive, when your breath is bad, when your stomach is sick or disordered, and you feel lan- guid and low-spirited, Prickly Ash Bitters is the remedy you need. It cleanses the vital organs, purifies the bowels, and imparts fine feeling of strength, vigor and cheerfulness. Price SIPS per Bottle. Gunnelps Drug Store, and Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.,, Special Agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Prefers Ozarks to California.

After spending two months in Cal ifornia, w F. Hunt returned to Mena, arriving Thursday, and expressing satisfaction on getting home. He vis- tied San Francisco. San Diego, Colin ga, Pomona. and other cities in the Golden state, but prefers Mena as a place to live Mrs. Hunt asserts she was the lodestone that drew him back to the Ozarks.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

If you have no appetite for your meals something is wrong in your di. gestive organs. Take dose or two of Prickly Ash Bitters. It cleanses the stomach. liver and bowels. creates ap- petite, vigor and cheerfulness. Price SIPS per Bottle. Gunnells' Drug Store, and Jackson Drug & Furniture so., Special Agents.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
PERRY BROS.

ions from this agitator stuff. These are the I. W. w., with which the good, clean, helpful farm papers have to contend. Get a good farm journal. Get yourself on the list for state and federal farm bulletins. Get in line.
 Hattie.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
NOVEMBER RED CROSS REPORT.

Mrs. T. K. Jones, jr., treasurer of the Polk County Red Cross, makes the following report of monies received by her and paid out for the month of November, 1919:
 Balance in banks $l739.08 75 memberships taken thru
 booths and Mir. Park 75.00 16 memberships, Mrs. Riding, Mrs. Connell, Mrs. Barnard 16.00 Express, Nashville -- 1.15
 $1831.23 J. A. Connell, dray, etc.--$ 1.05 Salary for Home Service 62.50 Salary for Home Service 25.00 Southwestern Div, 91 mem M. Martiny, express films .35 Balance in banks 1696.83
 $1831.23
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

Little Rock wants Polk county wood for fuel All right, folks, come over and help yourselves. Our folks are just too busy to cut and ship it.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Figure This for Yourself.

From two to five dozen eges were the usual number offered the merch- ants by farmers Saturday, but there were several with larger offerings. MT. Harker had 12 dozen, Mrs. Harris on, 20 dozen, Mir. Wilson, dozen Eggs were 60c a dozen. Figure it yourself.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

The 17th of December has come, is nearly gone, and we go on worrying about the high price of sugar and a lot of other more or less trivial things.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

FOR SALE cHEAP-Grade Poland China SOW vt 200 lbs. with one month old pigs. also 80 lbs. gifts May pigs, all from registered male Good stock.
 Ross Silvey, Cove. Ark.Adv. 51-1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
srRAXEn-Rau

STRAYED--Bay pony. about $50 lbs.
 solid color, no brands, collar marks. rope around neck From Swartout place Wednesday night. Reward $5 for return to owner 402 Fourth St, or Swartout place. Mena c. c. Sparks, owner Adv. 51--1t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Hattie Hears, Sees and Tries Things
 AND TELLS
 ABOUT THEM

going in that direction. An ehlpey
 freight car going north is a rarity
 The south is now supplying necessa-
 ries of life to the north in winter, as
 well as spring and summer. It will
 soon be the Solid South financially, as
 well as politically
 Independent Polk County Farmers.
 When a man buys farm home Tn
 Polk county he not only gets ms acres but usually gets his fuel for life, his fence hosts and now, with the finer saws. much of his lumber. He gets a
 home where there is more wild fruit and nuts than can be raised in many states: a home where cold soft spring water is plentiful, which means less kidney trouble and kindred ailments. Being well drained there is no stand ing water to breed mosquitoes, less flies to annoy people and stock. There is probably not half dozen fly nets Tn use in the county. Being free from high winds and dust there is less eye trouble and less people using glasses than any other section of the Unlted States. There are more pleasant days here. There are few days so cold but a person can do some work Tn com fort about the farm. There is no day so hot but few minutes in the shade gives immediate relief. In well ven tilated room summer nights cover IS always needed before morning. A farmer with properly fenced wood land pasture can raise his meat almost without cost. This winter we have F or l4 hogs now weighing 200 to 25O pounds that cost next to nothing to feed. Early in the spring they fed on wheat planted in the orchards July and August they fed on fallen fruit, and from there to the woodland pas ture, where they fed on acorns and hickory nuts. MT. Polk County Farm CT. remember this: You can have for nearly nothing, your fuel, your fruit and your meat, and by planting and caring for it you are absolutely sure of raising a good early garden, gen orally late one, often fall garden. We never yet had a complete failure on grains, cotton, corn, peanuts, sweet potatoes, sorghum, tobacco, etc. Where can you better yourself? None of us are very rich, none very poor, and Polk county farmers are the most in- dependent strictly American lot of farmers of probably any county in the United States, nearly all owning land, few tenants, very few foreigners, and our town residents, for the most part, own their homes.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

For Sale or Trade-One two-seated
 Columbus. rubber-tired carriage, nearly new. See or write c. l. Sun derman, R. No. l, Box 34, Mena.-Adv 297-3t 51-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

weeyil. It is feared however, that even saving the cotton crop would hardly recompense those who take de- light in gunning for the birds.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

A Pulaski county farmer advertises for live qnails to stock his plantation and save his cotton crop from the boil
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

Girl Wanted-Commercial Hotel. No
 cooking; good wages for a good girl.--Adv. 297-6t 51-1t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

A Christmas Gift every week in the year--The Mena Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

While stock in the proposed straw berry farm has not been advertised for sale, yet an inquiry for purchase of stock came to the Commercial Club of flee Wednesday from Pickering, La, the inquiry beng made by Mrs. J. c. Musgrove, formerly a resident of Hat field.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

At the request of the secretary, Con gressman Otis Wingo is having sent to the Commercial Club office a sup ply of bulletins on Home Gardening in the South the most recent publica- tion issued on that line by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. On the ar rival the bulletins will be for free dis tribution
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Tbe Quiniue That Does Not Affect The IIesa

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect. I.AxA- HIVE PROMO QUlNINE cTablets) can De taken oy anyone without causing nervousness or rineina ID the head. E.W. GROVES signature on box. Sec.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

John Combs in from his Foran Gap farm one day this week reported that he and his family are planning to help combat the high cost of living by de- voting their attention chiefly to butter making and poultry raising.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-11
Stock Markets
NEW YORK MARKET
Features of the Days osal;ngs IN All
the leading Stocks

New York. June Ie-Renewed ex,Hes-
sam Of concern IN ne par Of federal
reserve oanh o1lc.a.s n "A asrlnE.on -e-
CaruinC excessive sDecuiatlon was CON
si0e-ed ne Iunlna-.nC ACTOR n us--
D"eSsian Ot from 10 Is lnints N prices
on ne stock exchange loGaT the urn
over IT shares apDr0a cned ne -Wo MI
liur MARI The -.it-. on cal money *or
NAKED loans diG not advance oev vond lis
customary ne- cent. and tals conform
ed 70 ne understanding ma. the -e-
se--rt board regarded as llnpFacLIca bic
any such method of tRvor,ng specula
LIun owing 70 me act mat tnsrH Is so
nuch governmental financing N prn-
gress winch must not ne subjected .
interference.
The -a;e on industrial lgRns ruled az }
per cent. iate n me day
n some quarters the opinion was ex-
pressed tagt an analysis Of the -ederai
reserve banks letter 10 It's member
banks asking for information as 70 me
extent OF borrowings for speculative
purposes showed that the cnInmunlca-
tiun WIS not intended 10 deal with IN
vestments and seasoned securities nut
Etner only with certain OIL properties
and other enterprises believed n he
worthless. After publication nf ms IN
serpretGtien late N the session prcas
improved somewhat. hut the narka-
ciased beBvv and It's tone was uet,iu-
s.liv uncertain. Stlur' covering also WIS
Q factor N the late moderate -acovery
Siffnuz!R DB4F me tbGaCp S-DuD cA-
hihited sustained strength during The
d. ana ne advances OF SIX points IN
American SumaLra tobacco and trac-
rluns IN other snares were attributed
% announcing that some OF me large
interests nad organized a company %
extend their operations into ne -uTelE1
retail trace.
Aside rom the federal reserve hank 3
determination 10 slaniiIEe me Specuia- =
tive situation. severai definite insuences
err! otprs, after a sharp break NJ u
points. recovered some ut lts losses out
closed y points under onGaT cicse,
the weakness heinc associated n part
with expec a tiOns ma. me StoCk1oid-
ers tomorrow wouc vote 70 nc-ease
capt taligation. southern Pacific : lnsses
of as po,nts were accounted TOR by ITS
ppor April earnings.
LOSSES generally ranged rom 70 IS
nelnrs IN motors 20 s IN shirpIncs
~ in oils, ] n N rails ana ! 10 :
in su,IIurnents JnIred states STeel suf
fered under me effect ni he general
weakness and declined - points. me
decrease IN steel tonnage, failure Of
he ~hica4u, Rock Island " Pacific ID
raae action of preferred dividends and
rhe yei;tiCal deveiopHlents a. Washing
.un IN regard To The pehce treaty were
not overturned nv the pears as weAp-
an immense borrowing demand for
stocks IN the corn market, confirming
other evidence ef largely expanded
shsr, account 5aies Iof the ohS
amounted to 1.90e0W shares.
Bonds reflected in a moderate wav
the eakDess ar stocks with the Lib
ertv ,ssues also shading, ToraI sales.
mar value aggregated Ea.Se.16 Il vas
repprted that the ,Iapanese government
mad invested slsh.0auee IN the ce-t,fi-
cUfrS of indebtedness Of the. United
States treasury Old United States
hunds unchanged IN Gail
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-11

ly 10 70 . cents higher closed st-unE
ate TOD mn Estimated tomorrow d
Ur Bulk of safes 1SSe1n1; heHvN
weights 1sesdseD; medium weights 1sso
62Dan, light weight -gISHNZS ngtt
lights IyUsplyEs heavy packing spws,
smooth. IHsUdl9se; packing spws. -ougN.
-sNlnIgse DIGS T7-on1S 1SN.
CA-rLE-EeceIpts Z .ge. Seet steers
steady 10 3 cents lower. Butcher STOCK
closed STEADY 70 1S cents higher. Calves
"a cents nigner Faeders strong. h.su-
n,atsd tomorrow 7Du Beef steers. NE
diun welEa- choice anu prime lSs'n lfssa
medium ana good l20on lalh: common
11wy073n liEnt weight good anu cnolce
Iac6s,1l4.. common and medium 1W.sd
-c.5 Butcher catlle f7eIfers ''isdI sae I;ss.
cows -;Etnlp: Gamers and cutters SNyG
80 Veal cHives light and hanuy
weights la2sol6.5- -eder steers HaT
-::css stock steers --sdl94o.
S-EEP-Recelp1s I-.TW. Desirable
killing grades sr-nnE = cents hlCr-
ar best heavy .a7nDs advancing most
Estimated 5omor-ow =: leo LaInns =
Tbs down -cc.ad l;sS5 & lbs. up Z2sde1 laSs
cuIls anu common aosd l..ZZS springs l6oe
dlasa yeari,ng werhers laesd1S0a. Ewes
Medium. good and choice ,5Vna@'; culls
ana common 3Itu -.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-11

Oakland High scnpoi took dir a;
Tuesday with M. ana Mira L0gAy. /
The TRIP from Oakland was made nY
canoe. Z.
james c. Eussey Of OalcanAvUaa
a BUSINESS caller n cpwn Mn0aAy. I
The finishing touches Arenabona
applied 10 the new buiidingasAtCe-I
CAT Crest Camps" and Ihis-beanf1enh
resort looks finer than ever
The seiectnen met II their o@ce
las. Sa.urday June :. A good dnnA
Of routine business was dlEpuaBannE
The taxes nave already BEEN 0s0-s
mItled - the collector. e. ?. 1d-l
-laIns. The ne<. meeting II the huns.H
Will he On Saturday. June -
About the usual number frum hRO
attended The services a. the Oar
land Free Bapust church SunAAy:
morning The pastor. Rev. &C sI-
Wheaton. took for his tax NJ -Ili
and as usual delivered Q i'm dis,
course.
Farmers n a rule are getting a
well with Their planting and sumo
have already begun hoelnE and
wedding, The not weather n bring
ing vegetation along at a rapid rate
now.
e. e. Blanchard. who Is WORKING
for Arthur Alexander Of Belgrade.
was a Weekend visitor At the home
of MS sister. Mrs. T. " LunEisy.
a Eoodly number Of summer board
ers have already arrived d. the home
Of Jason Taylor a1G Sons and a1nre
will soon arrive.
DR. and MIS-. Z. ? Fish Of Water
vile were n town the past week
beng called he-c by illness n the
nome Of r Z CcwI1
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-11

New Tork Tune 10.
NHEAT-Spu1 steHdy- No req 10
elevator expor-
CORN-Spof easy No = yellow 1ss3
ana 20. white 1sHl New yark.
SATS-Spgf easy. standard 1SS
BCT-ER-W eRk receipts l6.u1 ruhs
creamery higher man extras SSIS,st 40,
extras. 6. scare. 13G0c5. tirsts DAnai.
packing stock current make Nc > IL.
EGGS-Ir-egular, receiaIs 4l.6il uases
fresh gathered extras 4SIAss az. tirsls
fSs144 40, storage packed extra ttrsts +Si
NAT 40 firsis At6a6 state Pa. and
neArny western neunery whites me %
fancr ,.1mah 90 urdina-~ n prime 45d
81. 10. browns 4aGai'' do. gathered brown
and mixed .uiors 46@d4S.
PcTA A-OES-Easler Be-ouua mi. 40a
Tl1i0, southern mi Nl4s50
TABSA ES-Steady Virginia hDl 2N
n3Sf. eastern snore crate IoDG2G.
~JEA5-Raw siesdy cen1-lfuEe!
,HS .ine CrauuiaIeu $50
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-06-11
UNITY

wES--verne wvman. vino hne basa
STAYING a: 2. NJ Jones for severa.
months. mas returned 70 his home q
Monsun.
z :. Young attended The bxnqusf ana
good rnncs meeting of me chamber II
commerce n Wa;er-ille last week.
NJ and Mrs.. George Gerald and hakv
were FRIDAY visitors n wa;e-~iIie
MS. = NJ, Jones ana son. = 2 Jones
visited relatives .AsT week IN Augusta
MISS Mary Fowler ms returned u
Bangor