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The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
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From the Arkansas Gazette.
The first annual convention of the
America Legion, just held at Mime
apolis. has shown the people of this
country the value of that organization
and what they expect from it.
The American Legion is Legion of
Americans--100 per cent Americans
who will not be satisfied with any
Americanism that is not 100 per cent.
The stand taken by these former sol
ders is a warning to advocates In this
country of anarchy, Bolshevism and
other blood-reeking theories of govern
ment Among the resolutions adopted
at the convention of he Legion we're
the following:
Placing the Legion on record
against anti-Amerian propaganda and
activities.
Demanding deportation of alien
slackers and enemy aliens informed
during the war.
Authorizing the appointment OF a
Legion Committee to spread the teach
ings of the Legion's doctrine of 100
per cent Americanism,
Demanding change in the Depart
ment of Justice from passive orr
ganization to a military active branch
whose findings win be acted upon
promptly
Opposing organizations for the re-
lief of civilians of Germany, Austria
and Hungary unless these organiza-
tions be authorized by Congress.
Asking that those War Department
officials responsible for tender treat
ment OF conscientious DIRECTORS who
were aliens be summarily dealt with.
The American Legion has right to
make these demands, for II is compos-
ed of the men who made it possible
for us TO continue a free country.
What chance for Roadway has disloy-
atty, anarchy and radical preachment
when an organization of this kind is
fighting them?
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
FOR QUICK RELIEF
FROM CHILLS, AGUE,
MALARIA, ETC.
YOUR DEALER WILL ALWAYS
RECOMMEND SWAMP CHILL
AND FEVER TONIC.

One dealer says, I handle all the
standard chill tonics on the market.
but sell ten bottles Of Swamp Chin
and Fever Tonic to one of any other
kind After customer has once used
it he or she will use no other kind"
Numerous other dealers find II the
same. And thousands of sufferers
from malaria and similar ailments
swear by this famous old remedy.
They keep it in the house all the time.
Swamp Chill Tonic brings safe, GER
tain and permanent relief. 1t general
~ breaks up malaria chilIs In three
days. II contains no calomel, and Is
pleasant to take. No purgative has to
be taken with 1t, as the tonic itself
acts gently and agreeabiy upon the
liver and bowelsa big advantage
over other chill tonics.
Swamp Chill Tonic is prescribed by
numerous leading physicians. They
know that its ingredients form the
best remedy there is for malaria and
ague. And it's just as good for colds
and grippe, too
Price 60 cents at all dealers. Get a
posue today Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

Sometimes when one reads coll
umn or two of the statements by Fuel
Administrator Garfield, and even Gov
ernor Allen of Kansas, there is feel
ing that perhaps, after all, there will
be something done to bring the coal
strike to an end. But the more one
reads the thinner the idea becomes.
After all the Arkansas way is as good
as any, just an honest confession that
s'the constitution won't permit the
state to take over the mines," and
have done with il.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
Star Advertising PAYS.

S. B. Wynne, living near Potter,
was in Mena Thursday to complete a
deal for the sale of small farm he
owned on the Talihina road Mr..
Wynne invested Is cents in a small
advertisement in The Star with the
result that Texas man, but one who
was familiar with conditions in Polk
county, accepted the proposition Of
fered without even seeing the land
The new owner plans to come to Polk
county later to reside. Mr.. Wynne
naturally believes The Star is a great
advertising medium.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
ATTENTION PHYSICIANS

Under the law all physicians are re-
Quired to make report to the County
Health Officer of their county of all
contagious and infectious diseases.
Blank report cards viii be furnished
to the Township Registrar of the town
ship in which they reside. II is ncess-
airy to do this that the State Board
OF Health and the health authorities
may have complete record OF these
matters. as the law requires, and
trust that all physicians will faith
fully comply with these regulations,
for several complaints have been
made TO me on account of the failure
to keep proper records and make pro-
per reports.
Respectfully,
A. ID. DuLaney,
Prosecuting Attorney.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
Get READY
FOR FLU
Keep Your Liver Active, Your
System Purified and Free From
Colds by Taking Calotabs,
the Nausealess Calomel
Tablets, that are De-
lightful, Safe and
Sure.

Physicians end Druggists are advis-
ing tlIeir friends to keep their systems
purified and their organs in perfect
working order rs a protection against
the return Of influenza. They know
that 4 clogged up system and lazy
liver favor colds, influenza and serious
comp ;cc ions.
To GU short q cold overnight and to
prcecnt serious complications take one
Calotab at bedtime with a swallow or
watcr-thaa s all No salts, no nausea,
no gsioing, no sie .eulng after effects.
Next III aing voar e5'd has vanished,
your liver is active, your system is puri-
fed and refreshed and yon are feeling
fine with a hearty appetite for break
fast Eat what you please-no danger.
Calotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages, price thirty-fve cents.
Every druggist is authorized to refund
your money if you are not perfectly
delighted with alotabs.-(Adv.)
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
THANKSGIVING.

A year ago at this time the ARMS
fice had been signed but a few days,
and the echoes OF the crash OF the
cannon. OF the bomb and shell that
had torn the earth for four tortured
years had scarcely ceased to reverber-
ate. And what Thanksgiving welled
up from millions Of human hearts
hearts that had been tried in torment
of anxiety and thru realization Of loss
Of beloved sons. brothers and hus-
bands.
AT chat time many felt that the tri-
ais were almost overthat the end Of
the worlds worst war meant peace
even peace forever more.
But. reviewing the year, and view
ing the present, these fine hopes have
not all been justified. In many coun'
tries the fighting has not ceased. and
to the bloodshed and horrors Of war
are added the disorders of anarchy, OF
starvation, of disease and added death.
In our own land most of our boys
are back at the firesides of home-by
far most OF them-but there are many
who gave their all and whose earthly
remains lie In the soil of France. But
they gave their lives In just and
glorious cause, and having done SO,
others wso gave less should strive TO
see that the sacrifice was not In vain.
And. with a country disturbed by
dissension, BY strikes and idleness and
by the suffering of the innocent; with
the poison OF vicious foreign propagan'
da seeking its destruction, 1t is almost
VITAL that sane people should stop
and ponder the problems that face us.
and then. above all, be thankful to God
ss.sss: VIC are yet strong to do right. that
we. because OF the years of freedom OF
Thought and of ballot with which to
guide our own affairs. are better pre-
pared to resist the insidious poisons
distilled in minds warped by autocra-
cy and absolutism and their tyranies,
and, therefore. as people, able to
distinguish between Liberty and In
sane, unbridled license, such as has
made one vast hell of Russia, and now
threatens other nations.
Civilizations standards have been
terribly torn the past few years, and
humanity's ideals very much dis
turbed, and our present distress is the
result inevitable But we should be
thankful today for the leaven that
win permeate and make the whole
clean and healthful when the fever
has passed.
And, while being thankful, forget
xot that idleness is the worst of sins
Ut such q time, and that the cure is in
our own hands. and is sane thinking
and sane living. and this is industry,
service and frugality, all seasoned
whh a love for our fellow men--good
Fellowship.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
New Bank Makes a Good Start.
A. d. DuLaney,
Prosecuting Attorney.

Fred G. Embry returned to Mena
Thursday morning from Caddo Gap,
where he presided at the opening of
the new Caddo Gap bank. The begin
ming Of the new financial institution
was considered suspicious, Mr.. Embry
reporting 65 depositors with total Of
$1,000 in deposits. Ivan Rowe of
Mena began work Monday as cashier
Of the new bank.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
Card of Thanks.

We, the president and members Of
the Polk County Possum Club wish to
express our appreciation to Mrs E. r.
Wilson of Hotel Mena for the excel
lent service and splendid menu served
at the annual banquet We feel this
is especially due because of the mag
nitude of the task and the efficiency
with which it was handled.
B s. Petefish, President.
II. c. Rushing. Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

From all accounts the officials Of
the coal miners union obeyed the or
ders of the court to the letter and
called off the strike, but they did not
obey in spirit and in fact, and the
strike remains in full force and effect.
Nextl
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

Kansas continues to have way OF
doing the unusual. Its coal mines
have been put in the hands of receiys
ers and it is proposed to operate them
despite striking miners or operators.
Just how Governor Allen win do il is
the interesting element.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

What has become Of Mena's plans
for a permanent fair grounds, ath-
letic field and camping site for visit
ors? A mighty good committee was
selected to carry the enterprise thru,
but what has the committee done?
Maybe it is working on the sly, and
folks will wake up some day and find
everything in good SHAPED
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

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., 1919-11-27
YOU'RE STRONG AND WELL
That PLEASANT

YOU'RE STRONG AND WELL
That's Pleasant.
You Hope to Remain So
That's Possible.
You May Be Disappointed
That's natural
You Need Protection Now
That's Evident.
Better Start Today
That's Wisdom.
You Want the Best
That's Proper.
The Bankers Reserve Life Co.
Net Legal Reserve Over $8,975, 900
That's Important.
Home Office Omaha, Nebraska,
That's. the Place.
Deloys Are Dangerous
That's True.
A. T. POWELL,
District Managtr,
Mena, Arkansas.
-Tkat's All
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

Clear the wayi Here's one strike
that helps common folks the public.
In Chicago striking butchers have
opened shops and are selling meats at
half the customary prices and say they
are making fair profit.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

England is said to have million
and q half children In industry. thous-
.lnds only 7 years Of age, a situation
cooked upon IS national disgrace,
ma IL ii
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

A report says German Toys are
Ready for Export" adding that 10,-
600 German firms recently exhibited
their wares at fair attended by 1000
foreign buyers. Germany is coming
back, all right.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

Three Nobel prizes are awarded,
and all three go to German professors.
War evidently didn't keep the German
scientists from thinking or keeping
their noses ON the scientific grind
stone. Perhaps Nobel would be pleas
ed to know that his three big cash
prizes all went to Germans. He made
his money in nitro-glycerine. and Ger
many certainly did everything to Gre
ate first-class nitrate glycerine mar
kets.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

American whiskey is said to be cas-
lily obtained in almost any country on
the globe except in the United States.
And foreign travel is gaining in popu-
larity.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

and advertising rates 25 per cent.
That's modest. The paper makers
are not so careful. They have sent
prices up from 500 to 400 per cent.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES HIGHER.
Print paper, whether from holdup
mtthods Of manufacturers or some
unexplained necessity, is climbing
higher and higher, and the end is not
in sight. In order to continue BUSH
ness this, and other increased costs Of
production must be met, and to no
thinking, fair-minded man is an apol-
ogy necessary.
Another element is the increase in
postage rates on papers outside the
county of publication. This advances
so per cent January l, 1920.
AS small step to meet the situa-
ton, The Weekly Star will, on Janu-
airy /, 1920, advance its subscription
rate, outside of Polk county and those
counties directly adjacent, to 81 per
year. The time may come, and may
come soon, that all rates will have to
go higher, but The Star will advance
them only from business necessity.
Even at that, the price of The Star
will fall very far from having gone as
high as cotton, corn, meats, fuel, labor
and most other necessities Of life and
business.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
Joins The stars swear Club.

To the Mena Weekly Star, Mena,
Ark,
Gentlemen; Enclosed find check for
So for which you will renew my sub.
seription to the Star for years.
With best wishes,
WI e. stephens.
Opal, Ark. Nov "a, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

restores vitality and energy BY purifying and On.
richins the blood. You can feel its Strength.
enine. invieoratine Eject. Price soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

Hereafter the Ink gin win not rnn
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
WIN run other days as before.
! Perry. Prop. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

Miss Anna A. Gordon, president OF
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union says, The whole world will be
dry in 1926"
Hope is beautiful. and sobriety is
beautiful But the WORLD win NOT
be dry by 1925.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

In Rhode Island they sell four per
whiskey. all you want to buy, SIS a
dozen bottles. In New York, Mr. Root
and Mr. Guthrie have been told that
their clients can't make 2.75 beer.
That is how the prohibition matter
stands at present in the United States.
1t all depends on what the judge hap
pens to think.
1t is only for little while. however,
climbing achievement honors Italy.
The great machine to travel between
New York and Chicago is an English
production, credit to country, that
with great war on its hands has not
lacked energy, brains or money to de-
velop the flying machine.
The Government of this country
ought to do as much to encourage
American manufacture of flying ma
chimes as any foreign government and
more. Billions for profiteers, but not
a cent for progress" seems to be our
motto.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
. RY Arthur BrIsbana -

A few days ago a tired woman died,
In Russia. She was Countess Tolstoy,
wife Of the writer, thinker and preach
err that all the world knows. The
world knows little about the wife. II
would sympathize with her, II it knew
more Anybody that lives forty-eight
years with a genius as she did, to
say nothing of having sixteen children,
as she did, takes a thoroughly tired
body and mind into the grave.
II was no joke living with Tolstoy,
who dressed, talked, but did not eat
or sleep like peasant. The wife had
to see that he was taken care Of, that
the children were brought up as they
should be, and when he went on his
barefoot pilgrimage II wa she, no
doubt, who sent along the chiropodist
that walked with him.
AS reward for all she did the great
genius insisted on wandering off by
himself to die alone, and only at the
last moment, a few hours before he
died, allowed her to come and see him.
Don't envy the wife of a genius.
Tolstoy, Carlyle, or any other. All
husbands are ungrateful The geniuses
are the worst.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

In the Chaneery Court q rhahsi,T
Arkansas--olive Horne' Fraley ~
Plaintiff, VS.. Lewis W. sants
Sarah A. Fraley. pefeno'pws fTsls..
The Defendants, Lewis warned
and sarah A. Fraley are, thirty da''
appear In this court VIM q he Plsl'
ana answer the. complaint o. J,
tiff. olive Horner ChaneS seal d -
Witness nv hand and . tnn's,s so ~
court TINS Ais w 1. PARKEks, &, 'plut
Tom j. wlbanks, ATTY W ID Iitsa
Hon. Wright Pricket'
Adv.--First pub. Nov, - ,o,p
Last pub, December 10
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

Somebody has money in London.
The other day more than quarter Of
million (the record price, was paid
for a portrait by Romney, and it was
not worth 1t. It takes a Michael Ange-
10, Leonardo or Raphael to paint
that kind of a picture.
Yesterday a picture Of St. Eustace,
by Carpaccio, sold for 100000. The
quarter of a million dollar picture will
probably come to the United States,
and some good American steel maker
will prove his knowledge of art, intel
lectual superiority and all-around re-
finement by signing his check for
about $450,0O0 Then he'll show the
picture with nice row of little cleo
trio lights shining down on 1t from
above, Sunday supplements will print
the picture, and the art will have TAX
en- another stride.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27
PUBLIC SALE!
viii sell at my farm miles northwest
of Smithville Okla, on Eaglefork, 8
miles south of Octavia,
FRIDAY DECEMBER IL, 1919.

FRIDAY DECEMBER IL, 1919.
The following Property and Articles
35 head of Cattle; 20 head Hogs; 2
Mules. Horses; ] Wagon; set Har-
ness; lot farming Tools; I cook
Stove; / Dresser; sewing Machine;
4 Bedsteads; 3 sets Of Springs; 2 rock
ing Chairs: dining Chairs; 2 wash
Kettles; l lot cooking Utensils and
Dishes; Lamps; 800 jars of Fruit; 6
hives of Bees: / Bicycle; / Winchest-
er; ! Shotgun; 80 gallons of Molas-
SEES; so bu Sweet Potatoes: "a Acre
of Turnips. In fact everything goes in
this sale in the house and out of doors
except clothing.
500 BUSHELS CORN 500
TERMS. All sums under $1,000 cash,
all over $1,000 bankable notes due Oct.
|, 1920 5 per cent off for cash.
". {. TIDBS, OWNER
Col. Ed Hutson, Auct.
H. Johnson, Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-11-27

State of Arkansas, County of Polk
IS.
We, Alex Coyle, Vice President
dent and Tom j. Wilbanks, Cashier, of
the above named Bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of our knowledge and
belief.
Alex Coyle, Vice President.
and Tom j. Wilbanks, Cashier, of
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 25th day of November, 1919.
(Seal) s. H. McCurley,
Justice Of the Peace.
Attest: Alex Coyle, A. G. Leas, F.
C. Mullins, Directors.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-07-29
FRENCH TREATY
| SENT TO SENATE
President Says Our Debt To
France In Revolutionary Times
Induced Him To Sign 1t
(By Associated Press)

Washington, July 29-Presi-
dent Wilson today transmitted to
the Senate the special treaty with
France by which the United
States pledges itself to come i'm
mediately to the aid of that re-
public in the event of an unpro-
voked attack by Germany and
asked for its early ratification
along with the treaty with Ger
many.
The President sent the treaty
with message explaining it, by
a, messenger. This, followed sew
eral days of sharp criticism by,re-
publicans, who. charged that in
withholding it he had violated the
treaty of Versailles.
The Presidents message told
the Senate the purpose of the
treaty was to assist France in
case of unprovoked German ag-
erosion without waiting for ad-
vice of the League of Nations but
explained it was to be an agree
ment not independent of the Lea
que of Nations but under it. 1t
will remain in force only until the
League decides France has suf-
fcient protection under the Lea
que covenant. The President
said he was moved to sign the
treaty by the ties of friendship
and assistance France gave us in
our independence struggle. Moth
ing can pay such debt, he said.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-07-29
HAVE
BITTER. FIGHT ON

John B. Eversole, of Hazard, Perry
county, was in Richmond late last
week, shaking hands, with the republi-
can voters and soliciting their votes
and influence on next Saturday when
the republicans will nominate candi-
date for Railroad Commissioner in
this the Third district. AS the dis
trict is overwhelmingly republican,
the democrats have no candidate, so
that the republican who wins the
nomination is "in." Mr.. Eversole has
many friends here. He attended
school at Kirksville number of years
ago, and after that went to old Cen
tral University, finishing up at law
school at Danville. The race is be-
tween Mr.. Eversole and E. G. Kash,
of Breathitt county, Clay Cisco Of
Mt. Sterling having withdrawn but
too late to get his name off the bal
lott. Eversole, who is said to be Con-
gressman Langley's candidate, is the
G. O. P. organization choice, but the
contest has grown so bitter that most
of the leaders are disposed to keep out
of it, for fear Of the effect it
may have on the party in
that Republican stronghold. Kash is
in the Ninth congressional district,
the largest in the State, which has
no representation on the Republican
State ticket, and this is being used as
the argument for his nomination.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-07-29
HISTORY OF RED CROSS
. CHAPTERS fine WORK

A short sketch of the Madiso,
County Chapter, American Red Cross
has been asked for by the Nationa
organization to be kept as a part O,
the permanent records of the Ameri
can Red Cross.
This sketch has been prepared ant
two copies have been forwarded, on,
to be kept with the Kentucky record
in Louisville, the other with the Ma
tiOnal records in Washington.
A third copy will be kept in Rich
mond, with the other records of thu
Madison County Chapter.
From this sketch is taken the fol
lowing list Of all articles made by the
Chapter, and sent to Division ware
houses or given directly to the sol
diers together with a complete report.
Of all the, moneys collected, sent K
the National Red Cross, spent fol
materials and on deposit at the Madi.
son National Bank, in Richmond, tx
the credit Of the Chapter. The periot
covered is from June 1st, 1917, wheI
the work room was opened, to June
1st, 1919. sl#E .t
The Kentucky Chapters have done
splendid work, and Madison county
stands among the best.
A letter from the Executive Secre.
tary, Miss Hafford, says:
II have read the history carefully
and am proud of the splendid record
which Madison County has made"
The people of Madison county gave
their basket and their store" to the
the Red Cross, woven carpets, rugs,
embroideries, pictures, flowers, all
sorts Of farm produce, lard poultry,
milk, butter, eggs, cheese, live stock.
They seemed to withhold nothing
that could be sold for the benefit of
the boys who were fighting for them.
The women of the Madison county
Chapter have at all times helped in
the active canvass for membership
and in both the Christmas drives.
They have sewed and knitted and
made surgical dressings, and cooked
and served, and have been proud and
thankful to do their bit and their best.
The men of Madison County have
raised the money which enabled them
to do their work.
The Chairman of the two War Fund
Drives, Harvey Chenault and John
Jennings Greenleaf, worked untiring-
ly, day and night with patience, tact
and determination, and to them and to
their splendid 'co-workers are due the
thanks of the whole county for en-
abling us to stand up and answer
"Here"! when the Roll call of the
American Red Cross is sounded.
LUCIA F. BURNAM,
KATHLEEN POYNTZ,
MRS. D. L. COBB,
Cororoittaa