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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

FICTION--AND FACTS.

While the great war was on the pee
pie of the United States were "fed up
on the wonders Of the great Liberty
motor and the Liberty aeroplanes, and
the wonders they would perform when
they reached the European battlefields
The war now is over, and, knowing
our government spent millions on this
enterprise, the following is great
stuff:
"From every side Fokkers were
piquing upon the clumsy Liberty ma
chimes, which. with their criminally
constructed fuel tanks, offered so easy
target to the incendiary bullets OF
the enemy that their unfortunate
pilots called this boosted achievement
of our aviation department their
Flaming coffins." During that one
brief fight over Grand Pre- / saw three
of these crude machines go down in
flames, and American pilot and an
American gunner in each flaming
coffin" dying this frightful and need
less DEATH"
The above are not the words of some
disgrunsied politician, but are by Capt
Eddie Rickenbacker, Americas pre-
micr ace-the greatest air fighter
produced by our country.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
THE TIGER"

It is well-nigh impossible for people
outside of France to understand why
there should be an serious opposition
in that so recently rescued nation to
her chief savior. For that "Tiger"
Clemenceau undoubtedly is. When
hesitating premiers who faltered be-
fore "defeatism" were exposing the
Republic in their care to final destruc-
ton the French turned as one man to
the one leader who could save them.
They called Clemenceau from his cri-
ties seat and demanded that he turn
his vitriolic powers against the Hun
and against the coward or traitor
Frenchmen who were doing the Huns
work behind the French lines.
Clemenceau came. "Veni, vidi, vici."
He struck two-fsted at the enemies of
France, one fist for. the Germans and
the other for the Bolo Pashas and the
Caillaux who were stabbing her in the
back. He saved France if ever a
statesman saved a nation. And now
that peace has come and Clemenceau
has guided his nation most success
fully thru the difficult and trying
times of treaty making, enemies arise
against him in the Chamber; and his
fate, in spite Of his preliminary sue
cess, is still in doubt.
Why? In the first place, gratitude
plays about as large part in politics
as elsewhere. No nation chooses it's
rulers for what they have done, but
for what they will do. And intensely
democratic, industrial working France
is by no means certain that it likes the
sort of civil government which Glenn
enceau represents. Clemeneeau was
not very popular ofiiceholder in the
pacific days before the war. He was
a far better slayer than leader of
cabinets. A tiger" may be fine en-
envy to let loose on ones enemies but
less attractive as domestic pet.
The Socialists are irreconeilably OPP
posed to Clemenceau because of his
drastic measures toward them when in
office. His tiger" springs have made
a lot of enemies thru the years, and
peace has once again released their
enemity. Their he Is an old man. That
counts minus in politics so largely
personal as the French. Rising young
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
WOULD NATIONALIZE ,c
INTERSTATE CORPORATIONS
Lewis e. Sawyer of Hot Springs NAY
Try for Congress--Has Scheme
of His Own.

Special to The Star.
Little Rock, Aug. 7.--Lewis T. os y.
yer of Hot Springs, speaker OF =.
house in 1915, was in Little ROCK ia'
week, and advised his friends tha' -, =
is seriously considering making ~.
race for Congress from the SiA'n ~
trict. - Ia
Should he dc so and be electea, -
says the first thing he would unoel .:aa.
would be to nationalize corpofa'~D
engaged in interstate business. ;a;,e
He would introduce a bill pros. .,ns.
for the incorporation of such eoa .hev
mics by the government, just a. sus.
are now incorporated and under sap ar
vision Of the states where tnes
domiciled. 49,. i the
Mr.. Sawyer insists that TINS :
only method by which the goVe sanusts
will ever be able to secure an a'e
control of such corporations ~ ths
at would be easy TO hano's snch 8
packing companies, if we nau 81
law now" he said.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

The secret of the trouble in Mexico
is loot--loot by force of arms. And,
by the way, the Mexican bandit is a
gentleman compared with the CRATER
in foods, feedstuffs and clothing in the
United States. We think the same
remedy should be applied in both
cases-the firing squad. If congress
did its duty it would pass a law that
would enable the courts to convict a
few millionaire profteers and stand
them in front of a machine gun with a
couple of doughboy veterans of the
Argonne in charge We believe after
the second or third execution prices
would begin to waiver and by the
fourth or fifth execution they would
again reach normal. That is our plan
for the determination of looters-Mex-
lean or otherwise. Mansfield Messen-
ger
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

Lest anyone should feel that the
wheat farmer OF all others holds a po-
sition this year to be enyied,we call
attention to what has happened in
Kansas the past month. Late In June
the wheat crop of that state was es-
timated at 90 5000 bushels. Today
on the same acreage the estimate is
reduced 10 l59,00O.000 bushels No
selfish aim can be gained by any at
tempt to manipulate the figures on
yield. There is no public market for
wheat on the grain exchanges, the
price being fixed and distribution
made by the governments grant cor
poration. The deterioration is due to
Insect pests and the failure of the grain
to head out because of unfavorable
weather. This is one of the hazards
the farmer takes.
But reflect monument upon what
this means TO the Kansas wheat
farmer alone. In one month his an
ticipated harvest has fallen 10000, 900
bushels. At the guaranteed price this
means that his his income from the crop
this year viii be about 1851, 100000
smaller than average conditions just
q month ago foreshadowed He has
absolutely no control over the causes
of the loss. He plowed and narrowed
the ground, acquired and planted the
seed, completed his labors, and per
force left the rest to nature.
Compare this loss with the results
of other Industries. Suppose, for in
stance, that in a single month the
Steel corporation should suffer cor
responding loss in its finished prod
net through no fault of its manage
ment. In the past five years, the
most prosperous ever experienced, the
average earnings of the Steel corpora
ton applicable for dividends and other
corporate purposes were $l45,0OO,O0C
a year. The loss of the Kansas wheat
farmers in single month is greater
than the average annual income of the
Steel corporation during its five most
prosperous years. If the Steel corpor
alton should suffer similar loss II
would be considered as national cal
amity and the economic effect would
be startling. BY contrast the figures
of the Kansas wheat report are tuck
ed away in little item in the papers
and scarcely provokes comment.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
NOTES OF HATFIELD FAIR.

Amos Musgrave, tho new in the
work, was wheelhorse of a secre-
tary.
The Pines Plantation made its usu-
al hne exhibit of canned goods--but
not for premiums.
ok stalks of corn with "a perfectly
hlled ears was an exhibit worth a
special place of honor.
A stock show without D. E. MYERS
or a horticultural exhibit without Jim
Siote-well, there amt no such thing
in Hatfield. .
Typifying the spirit of the Hatfield
business men, they closed their stores
and put behind them all idea of max
ing money during the fair.
The managers of the fair reouested
Inc Star to express their appreciation
co .. L. Henderson and others who
gave their best efforts as iudges in
the different departments.
Inc exhibit of rare plate of apnles
was made by the Pines Plantation
Ihey were the Stark's Delicious. and
We're grown on tree produced from .
scion from the original tree of the
variety. '
About the only commercial exhibit
was that made by the Watkins Hard
ware Company of Mena-a splendid
SET OF wagon harness, with many
saddles, brides and general horse
equipment, all in charge Of George
Pike. Se0ise
The Ladies' Department at Hatfield
wa Mas invaded by mere man, S. s.
wise who not only exhibited several
pieces OF fancy work, but took a pre-
mum on crochet work. And it took a
lot OF watching by the editor to get
.he TACT properly recorded, all hands
ms insisting on giving the credit to Mrs.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
Some spudsl

G. B. Smith, who tossed his hat in
to the ring last week as the champion
potato raiser, says that folks have
been kicking his chapeau around, and
have been questioning his statement
that he raised four potatoes the ag-
gregate weight of which was Az
pounds. To substantiate his claim he
brought the tubers to The Star Office,
and they still pull the scales down to
that figure. Telling his story a lit
tie further, he AYERS that out Of eleven
rows about 60 feet long, he dug rs
bushels, and then asks if any one can
beat it.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

President Wilson has written his
address on the "high cost of living"
and will ask Congress to furnish re-
lief to the public. This is expected to
be a death blow to the "profiteer," and
it is to be hoped that when the address
is delivered it will be made so clear
as to just what constitutes a profiteer
that all may recognize one on sight.
After this is done the way is made
easy, provided the message also pre-
seribes the proper treatment for the
evil. It's perfectly easy-when you
know how,
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
HOME AT AUCTION.

Saturday, Aug. 49,, at 2 p. M
4-room house, barn 12x20, wood house
for 10 ricks Of wood, fine well of wat
er, good garden, and a quantity of
bearing fruit; lot 50x140, located on
Second street; house No. 1905, east
front. A good little home, good neigh
borhood. This property is free and
clear of all membranes. Abstract
of title mp to date. What is it worth
to you? Let us know Saturday at
2 p. m. Sold at auction without re-
serve. Terms: Y cash, balance and
2 years. Col. C. M. Latimer, Auct.
Adv. 191-4t 33-1t
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
Master M. W. Roger, Jr., Passes
Away at Home on Gam Street

Master M. w. Roger, Jr.. Passes
Away at Home on Gam Street.
Friday afternoon at the home 90
nus parents, Mr. and Mrs. M w
Noger' on Gam street, occurred the
ceath OF Master NJ. W. Roger, ir a
manly little fellow better known ~
ms associates as Buddy" The nass
ing OF the lad was due to blood pois
ohing from which he had suffered he
past ten days. Despite all that the
pest medical and surgical HELM avail
able could do the grim reaper onco
again moved the flowers that o,ro,,,
between. 1t is believed that the IN
Iectlon started thru stone brp;sa
winch Master Buddy" had an lie
aeei, and which at the time eaussd NO
rear OF serious results. The lad was
tne only son of Mr.. and Mrs Roger
ne lacked few days of being 9 wears
OF age. He was born in SEWER COW
w from which place the family cama
SIX years ago. In addition to the
parents, two sister survive. Funeral
services were held Saturday aftsr
noon at the home on Gam street and
burial was at Owens Chanel naa-
"hicn place the family resided befora
coming to Mena. The services were
conducted by the Rev. F. =. HarralI IS
ths First M. E. church. South
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

politicians will not rally heartily and
steadfastly TO a sinking sun, be it ever
so brilliant. The Allied world, outside
of France, would today elect Clemen-
ceau unanimously to the highest posi-
ton in France. But it is not so
certain that it would keep him in hig
office at home.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

Skirts are likely to be tighter this
fall because of the scarcity of materi-
ais. With trains delayed now on ae-
count of the time required by hobbled
women for boarding them, the railroad
men might as well prepare to revise
their schedules.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
Beyond Comparisons.

"A homely bride and six lovely
bridesmaids"
"What about it?"
HThe bridegroom might make some
invidious comparisons"
Never fear. In the present state
of his mind you could marry him to a
ifottentot and he wouldn't know the
difference. "-Birmingham Age-Her-
aid.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

Richard Cookers children now as
scrt that ~the dark-eyed beauty" whom
he married after their mothers death
was not a Cherokee princess, as was
alleged. but cabaret singer. But that
will make her none the less dark
eyed beauty.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
nao'tuai Constipation Cured
IN Ia to III DAVIS

1910. LAA-fuS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
G tsepaleu syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual
J ship 1t relieves promptly but
snoula be taken regularly for IA 10 81 DAVIS
% induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Neealales' Very Pleasant to Take. soc
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
uATFTFLD'S ANNUAL FAIR
CLOSED LAST SATURDAY


Boar. any breed-First, F. Younce.
Pig. any breed-First, F. founce.
Best Jack-E. H. Cox.
Pair of mules-First, j. M. Lam
bert: second, Jack Williams.
Brood mare-First, Opal Johnson;
second, H. ". Scott.
Mule colt-First, Riner Hughes;
second. H. w. Scott.
Horse colt-First, John Hays; sec
ond, Lester Sims.
Bull, any breed-First Joe Dunno
gan; second, same.
Heifer, any breed-First, Joe Dun
negan; second, J. A. Cobb.
Best calf-Elmer Dover.
Mich COW, any breed-First, W j.
Davis; second, S. P. Quisenberry.
Best ewe-J. H. Ashton.
Poultry Department.
Cornish Indian Games-First, Lew
is johnson.
Barred Plymouth Rocks-First
William Lee Terry; second, M. l.
Holder.
Best pen, any breed-Mrs. D. H
McCook; second, Mrs. w. T. Myers.
Best pair bronze turkeys--L. Fl
Bandy.
Ladies' Department.
Best tatting-Mrs. Clifton Gran
ford.
/ Best drawn work-Mrs. S. R. Hines
! Crochet work-First, Mrs. S. R.
/ Hines; second, Mr.. S. S. Wise.
Three-piece collection of fancy
work-First; Miss Mary Williams
second, Mrs. S. S. Wise.
/ Embroidery-First, Miss Lover
! FORMER; second Mrs. S. s. Wise.
/ Best homemade eake-Mrs. S. R
Hines.
Best cake by girl under ~ years
Elizabeth Rork.
/ Best Arkansas map-Emma Pal
mer.
j Best Polk county map-Paul O'Neil
/ Best quilt-Mrs. w. F. Garrison.
Agricultural Department.
Best Velvet beans-J. C. Evans.
Farm display-First, J. c. Crump
second, ]. B. Myers.
Stalk cotton-First, G. G. Kear; sec
ond, C. E. Smedley.
Ten ears corn-First, Ted Casteel
second, j. B. Myers.
Six stalks corn--First, J. c. Evans
second, Geo. Kear
Stalk with most ears. NJ. Lam
bert.
Longest stalk corn. C. Cruml
1 (nearly II feet).
Best wheat-S. R. Hines.
Best oats-S. R. Hines.
Best pea hay-Mrs. T. Myers.
Best stalks Kaffir-S. S. Wise.
Best bundle millet-M. L. Holder.
4 Best stalks cane-J. NJ. Davis.
Best bundle peanuts-W. j. Davis.
Best red tops. r. Hines.
Best bale hay-Cyril w. Slote.
Horticultural Department.
Watermelon-First, G. w. Melon
aid; second, S. r. Hines.
Best dozen cantaloupes-Cyril w
Slote.
Peck sweet potatoes-First, S. r
Hines; second, Mrs. T. Myers.
Peck Irish potatoes-First, ].
Holden; second, w. J. Wheat.
Best dozen tomatoes-Ebb Moore.
Peck 0nions-First, S. R. Hines
second, G. w. Mcdonald.
Best head cabbage. T. White
head.
Best bunch celery-Jas. A. Slote.
Best gallon beans-Ted Casteel
Best sunfower- Willis johnson.
Best beets-Mrs. C. II. Pletzkow.
Plate peaches-First, Mrs. R. w
johnson; second, John Griffin.
Plate apples-First, Jas. A. Slote
/ second, w. ]. Davis.
Grapes-First, Mrs. Clayton: sec
ond, Jas. A. Slote.
Best plate pears-Mrs. A. Hiaumet
Display dried fruit-First, Mrs. Ebl
Moore; second, Mrs. r. w. Johnson.
Best jar jelly-Mrs. McCook.
Assortment jellies-First, Mrs. Nc
Cook; second Mrs. C. H. Pletzkow.
Jar peaches-First, Mrs. VIM. Dow
er; second, Mrs. T. Myers.
Best jar plums-Mrs. Alex. Garner
n A nv
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

Have you picture you want copied
or enlarged, or a Kodak film you want
enlarged? II so, take it to Hilte-
brand, the Leading Photographer, at
Mena.--Adv. 33-3t
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

Taken Up-0ne bay mare. no marks;
white spot in forehead, white right
hind foot A. S. Hamiter, mi north
of Vandervoort.- 33-1t
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
piles Cured In 6 to i4Days

Druggists refund money IL PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure Itching. Blind. Bleeding Protrudine Piles
instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

Austria's per capita war debt is
$1,000. BY the time this is paid the
Austrians may be fully fed up on war
as an amusement.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

Fine line of fine Folders 'us j.. !
ceived. Hiltebrand's Studio.
st
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14

Why speak harshly of Russia and
Hungary when we have Washington
and Chicago?
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-08-14
BLOOD POISONING is Fatal.

County Superintendent
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-12-03
BLACKS GRANDCHILD
HAS CLOSE CALL

Quick response by two physicians
to the residence of Governor Black
at Frankfort Tuesday night, doubtless
saved the life Of his young grand
daughter, Vivian Owens, of Barbour
vile. The child had taken box OF
poison tablets from the dresser and
had eaten one of them thinking it was
candy. When the aunt discovered
the mistake quick treatment relieved
the child.
The Lexington Leader said Tues
day that when Governor Black retires
from the executive mansion at Frank
fort one week from today, to give
place to Edwin Morrow, Kentucky's
new Republican Governor, instead of
returning to his old home at Barbour
vile, to take up the thread of his law
practice which he left four years ago
when he went to the State Capital as
lieuntenant governor in the Stanley
administration, it is quite probable
that he will locate in Lexington and
vpen a law office in connection with
ais son, Pitzer D. Black, and his SON.
In-law, H. H. Owens.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-12-03
HOW AND WHEN
TO TAKE ASPIRIN
First See That Tablets You Take
Are Marked With The
"Bayer Cross"

To get quick relief follow care
fully the sale and proper direc-
tions in each unbroken package
of "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin"
This package is plainly stamped
with the safety "Bayer Cross"
The "Bayer Cross means the
genuine, world-famous Aspirin
prescribed by physicians for over
eighteen years.
"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" can
be taken safely for Colds, Head
ache, Toothache, Earache, Neu-
ralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism,
Joint Pains, Neutritis and Pain
generally.
Handy tin boxes of II tablets
cost but few cents. Druggists
also sell large "Bayer" packages.
Aspirin is the trade mark of Bay
er Manufacture of Monoacetic-
acidester of Salicylicacid. 1t
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-12-03
CHANGES MADE IN
CLOSING RULES
SSIne Stores Given Permission to
Observe Longer Hour
Miners Have Played
Havoc With Industry
fRx Aasociated pressIl


Louisville, Dec. 3.--Federal Man.
ager w. L. Mapother today announced
regional coal committee notifications
in the fuel conservation regulations:
Physicians and dentists, the an
nouncement says, are exempt from all
fuel regulations. Grocers, meat shop,
milk depots and fruit stands need not
close until six o'clock in evening.
Laundries and cleaning establish
ments are permitted to observe Their
usual hours. Packers and handlers
of perishable food productions are
exempted with cotton oil mills and
fertilizing plants.
Industries which have operated q
double shift since October 1st, may
operate 96 hours week instead of 4S
Banks and business houses may have
additional hours to do necessary
auditing and any store may burn 3
minimum light for janitor work
Confectioneries or other stands whert
prepared food are served may oper
only that department before nine ant
after four. @
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-12-03
EXCESS PROFITS TAX
CAUSE OF H. C.L.
Glass Says It Has Been Passed
On To Consumer-No Tax
Reduction In Sight
tBy Asso ociated Press,

Washington, Dec. 3-No appre-
ciable reduction in taxes for the
next fiscal year is to be thought
of, Secretary Glass declared in his
annual report sent today to con-
gress. Government receipts must
be kept at their present figure, he
said, in order to bring govern
ment borrowing to an end.
Facing expenditures estimated
at $500, ,486, ,359 for the year end
ing June 80, 1920, and $4,473,6o6,
358 for the year ending June 80,
1921, the government must en-
force rigid economy, Mr.. Glass
declared. He placed the deficit
for the current year at $3,905,-
100000 and for the year ending
June 80, 1921, at approximately
$2,OO5,OOO,OOO. .
On this basis, Mr.. Glass urged
congress to deny "every appro-.
|priation for expenditure in new
fields He said the same policy
should obtain until the governmet
had its sinking fund we'll under
way and repayment of the war
debt Satisfactorily begun"
Mr.. Glass charged that exces-
sive government expenditures
were "the most vital. facturs," in
increasing the cost of living and
argued that it was urgently
necessary to keep down public
expenses for this reason as we'll
as because of the drain on the
taxpayers.
The present revenue laws need
revising to meet new conditions,
he said. He referred particularly
to the excess profits tax laws
which he described as being "ob-
jectionable even as war time
expedient." 1t would be still
more Objectionable in peacetime,
he added. "Less harmful forms"
of deriving funds for the govern
ment should be employed, the
secretary said, adding that the
excess profits tax has been re
sponsible for much of the in
crease in living costs because it
had been passed on to the con-
sumer.
1T encourages wasteful ex-
penditures, puts a premium on
over capitalization and a penalty
on brains,' the secretary con-
tinued. "It discourages new ven
lures and new enterprises and es-
tablishes old ventures in their
monopolies. In many instances,
it acts as consumption tax, is
added to the cost of production
upon which profits are figured,
determining prices. 1t has been,
and will, SO long as it remains on
the statute books, continue to be
a material factor in the in
creased cost of living.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-12-03

Chicago, Dec. 5-Further dis
ruption of national industry be-
cause of fuel shortage brought
about by the strike of bituminous
miners is in prospect today. Re-
gional directors had authority to
annul passenger trains where the
public will be least inconvenience
ed and many additional manufac-
turing plants throughout the
country faced shutdowns, either
through exhaustion of their coal
supplies or the strict rationing
decree by the Federal Fuel Ad-
ministrators.
Meanwhile through elimination
of non-essential users Of power
and fuel and further prospect of
Agtailment of industry estimated
The reduction in working stats
will soon throw out OF work a
number of employees several
times in excess of the 100000
miners on strike.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-12-03
SENATE'S WORK PUTS
lPEp IN GERMANS
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Dec. 3-Bulletin-Ger-
many has notified the peace con-
ference she has decided not to
sign the protocol as a condition
for putting the peace treaty into
effect. Apparently there has been
a sharp reaction in Germany from
the former keen desire to have
the treaty ratified. Trained OBJ
servers say the failure of the I'm
tied States Senate to act on the
treaty apparently has emboldened
the Germans in resisting the Al
lied demands for indemnity in
sinking the German fleet at Scapa
Flow and trial of German officers
accused of crimes in France and
Belgium.