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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-04
THE TURNING WORM.

An ancient adage affims that "many a
true word is spoken in Jest. The sug-
gestion of the Herald's Line O. Type
editor that the time has come for the Or
ganization of The Order of the Turning
Worm belongs in that category.
What he humorously urges is the need
of some means of formulating ana ex-
pressing public opinion, and bringing II 10
bear upon Congressman with reference TO
pending legislation which dlrectly aIects
the average citizen. The Turning w orm
IN question is the long-su1f erlng puoilc,
which finds itself cruelty hit and Its In
terests ignored by the lawmakers. Atten-
ton is centered chiefly in Capltai with q
capital G and Labor with capital l.,
and the various phases OF the war be-
tween them. Both of the com6atants
are well organized and abundantiy nnanc-
ed, and have no difficulty IN making thelr
views known. But with the Public, which
has only Just begun to be turning
Worm, the case is different.
Even in the lack of organization, good
deal can be done to voice dlslnterested
public sentiment, if the lndlVloual cltl-
zen uses his opportunities Even tne most
preclpitate Congressman can be matted N
any wild legislative venture when, as the
old phrase goes, he begins to ''hear from
his constituents" He is likely to be
even more impressed when he receives a
multitude of separate circumstances and
protests than when he is made the target
for formal resolutions by organizations
Let the plain, unorganized citizen get In
his work, in large numbers, IN protests
against such measures as the Kenyon bill,
the proposed Plumb law, and other arbi-
trary legislation and Congressman who
receive these letters will awake to the
fact that the Worm is Turning, Boston
Herald.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-04

A dog left alone in an auto on Chandler
street, Worcester, bit the tip off Ralph
Avikern's nose when the l0-year-oId bow
attempted to peek into the car. The
boys nose is now about If an inch
shorter and the wound is most painful.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-04

With but one small sawmill operating
on the PenobScot at Bangor, the lum Der
business has reached about the vanishing
point on the Penobscot In the old DAYS
more lumber went down river in single
tow than has been shipped all this sea
son. Inc diverting of the cut to pulp
stock is the principal son.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-04

There is reason for rejoicing in many
Maine families over the news Just re-
ceived of the safe arrival at Durham,
South Africa of the four masted schoon-
er Blue Peter, product of the Bean yard,
Camden, her crew being composed al
most wholly of Maine men. The schoon-
er left New York on March "a for Port
Natal, her long passage having caused
many to believe that she had foundered,
she having been posted in maritime ex-
changes as overdue.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-04
His Classification

A man was writing somewhat impa-
tiently in a post office while the young
woman clerk discussed the gossip of
the day with one of her admirers. His
annoyance being evident in his coun-
tenance, she remarked, with Cockney
sprightliness:
well, you needn't look at me as if
we're poison"
mot so much poison as a counter
irritant," he replied gravely.-London
Tit-Bits
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-04

Kidney disease is no respecter of per-
sons. A majority Of the ills affecting
people today can be traced back to
kidney trouble.
The kidneys are the most important
organs OF the body. They are the
nlterers, the purifiers, of your blood.
Kidney disease is usually indicated by
weariness, sleeplessness, nervousness,
dependency. backache, stomach trou-
bic, pain in loins and lower abdomen,
gall stones. gravel. rheumatism, sciatica
and lumbago.
All these arrangements are natures
signals to warn you that the kidneys
need help. You should use GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules imme-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-04
PARTIAL LIST
FOR

FOR
..-. - .rraStl0uN, Inflammations
55,s m Fever
Wakeiulness of Infants
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9- u.s. Bronchitis
. Elceache Neuralgia
lo...u. -..ll Headache, Vertigo
s...a. Idjgeston.W Weak Stomach
~ IN rise Cough. Laryngitis
g,,.ua. lpuons-
,m. Lumbago
ggll,s-srd Ague. Malaria
ala. Bleeding Internal External
,.,zr-h- lenza. Cold Ill Head
sbsaqlus Cough
.,to,s. Pressed, Difficult Breathing
''n,..rders of the Kidneys
:, rasr, confluence
>ars Throat, Clumsy
i.tfp. Grippe. La Grippe
.... t-.sgists everywhere.
oe HOMO. MEDICINE co.
~. . and Am Streets New York
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-09-04
1IIMPHRE.YS'

..--.r r. Dr Humphreys Remedies for
.... ss.r-aI use, meets tie needs of
-...sv every ailment from Infancy
,..-a ed in Dr. Humphreys Manual
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

men who think of their wives and homes.
 Those who want to express the Yuletide sentiment with something electrical will find it at the Common wealth Company's windows, where q pretty display is made. Holt's two windows are an attractive mixture of pretty things for different members of the family.
 Other stores may provide the chim- neys or supply the Santa Claus, but the Red Front Variety store is show ing the toys in it's windows This new store has a pretty assortment for all classes of youngsters.
 Jackson's big window is given over to furniture show, while Nails con tains some handsome pieces of art goods.
 Real cut glass is shown at the Lind say Jewelry Company, and real choc- plates in fancy boxes are offered by the s. s. at Pegram's.
 window the kiddoes like is at Goss's, where there is a great showing of toys. Real mistletoe and holly are used in the window decorations at Mo seley's. J. c. Lawrence's windows are pretty with their arrangement of diff ferent kinds of wearing apparel
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
 HARD TIMES. RITT

These are hard days for newspapers all right-about the hardest and most uncertain in years, but The Star is in receipt of a communication from a Little Rock lawyer that would indi- cate that he thinks the limit has been reached and then passed. This kind hearted disciple of Blackstone reeites as follows; addressing the editor of The Star:
 1 am able to offer you $15S. .66
 for your claim of $23S.00 against
 the State of Arkansas for the pub
 lication of the synopsis of the Acts
 of the 1919 Legislature.
 It is probable that most of the edi- tors of Arkansas have received like munificent proposal. It is presumed that the gentleman thinks the sum of S15S quite respectable item to the average country newspaper even at this time of high prices and 'cheap noney"-but why that 66 cents l? That last shows lack of frugality on his part, altogether out of keeping with the spirit of the times. He should have saved that 66 cents to use in buying some child's war saving stamps.
 Old Arkansas has seen some pretty hard times, financially, most general ly because of the work of cheap poli- ticians and grafters. and the newspa- pers have doubtless been victims of both, but The Star does not believe that the good old States obligations are so badly discredited as to justify discount of one-third, nor that there are many newspaper men who would accept such an offer in pay ment of sums the State and its laws provide they shall receive for services honestly rendered.
 But all the Shylocks did not pass with the end of Merchant of Venice" and that is one reason. at least. that
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Won't you tell me how you grow All the other fairies have told me, said Dolly.
 Yes, of course We grow best from the seed. Some people put out what they call sets Of course, if you want very early spring onions, it is good plan to put in the sets in the fall. But we grow very fast from seeds, and that is the best way if you want large, fine heads. Some people are too lazy to raise really good onions. You see, the ground should be worked up very fine and soft before we are planted. Then we should be hoed over quite often. And no weeds must be allowed to grow near us"
 Oh" said Dolly, q saw the weed Imp"
 Wasn't he a mean thing?" said the Onion Fairy.
 Well and then we need light fer tilizer-wood ashes are good. And the ground must not be allowed to grow up around us because we need lot of air and we grow best partly out of the ground. Our seeds must not be planted very deep. either"
 How deep?" asked Dolly
 About as far in the ground as your little finger-nail would go,' said the Fairy.
 Then when our tops begin to get yellow, we should be pulled up and
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
MENA IS FORTUNATE.

The Kansas City Southern office here has received a circular from Chairman P. il. Greenlaw of the Regional Coal Committee, St. Louis, Mo, covering all the rules for saving fuel, particularly coal. The first in ference was that Mena should be placed under the rules, including open ing stores at 9 a. m., closing at D.. m., maintaining a heat of not to ex- ceed 6S degree in homes, apartment houses, closing of all rooms not in use, and many other provisions that gov ern life and conduct at the present time in the large cities.
 However, it so happens that Mena is not dependent nor depending on the fuel administrator for coal, nor are We getting any coal whatever. More than that Mena has received no coal since the strike began, aTili that had been bought, much of it on the way by rail, having been seized by orders of the coal administrator. For this req son, or these reasons, about the only obstacle to ordinary life and comfort, so far is fuel and fuel regulations, is the ability of citizens and institutions to pay the prevailing rather exalted prices demanded for wood And it might be remarked, parenthetically, that the present prices are so emin- ently encouraging to enterprise, that a number of persons are taking steps to put the cutting and selling of wood on strictly a commercial basis here abouts, and reasonable supply is quite definitely in sight It is even possible that some less favored com munities could secure fuel here, if the railroads would consent to handle it.
 Appropos of the fuel situation. back in Missouri, where towns are com pelled to beg fuel from the admins trator for the most urgent needs, the Jeffersonian of Higginsville, sees a silver lining, as follows:
 There's good Tn everything If
 you can see it. Take the coal
 strike. Farmers are burning up
 and cutting up old timber that has
 Uttered the farm for many years
 past. They are making the farm
 look better. Town people are clean
 ing up every sign of wood that will
 burn, and if promises will be kept
 all of us will put our winter coal in
 next summer, thus benefting the
 miner and insuring fuel for winter
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
COLLEGE GIRL KNITS WAY
 INTO SOLDIERS HEART

Pittsfield, Mass, Dec s.-How a college girl knitted her way into a sergeant-major's heart thru war sweater and married him after three days courtship became known here when Don William Butler arrived with Southern bride.
 The young woman was an enthusi- astic war knitter, and when she turn ed out her twenty fifth sweater, "iust for fun" she sewed her name and ad- dress on the inside.
 Young Butler was at that time with the regular army in France, and the sweater came to him. The incident led to a correspondence, and when from service he went to see his inamo- rata
 Result: an elopement from college. wedding bells in Washington, D. C.. and joyous telegrams to all the fam fly.
 MT. Butler is twenty-six and his bride twenty-two.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
THE STORIES THE DfWDROPS TOLD
Dolly Meets the Bald-Headed Fairy.

laid sidewise on the ground so we can ripen in the light and air. Then we can be stored in some dry place that will not get too cold in winter. Or we can be tied up in punches and hung up in the cellar. In France, where many onions will be sent this year, the pea sants-the people who live in the country you know-hang us up in the kitchen. They eat great many on ions in different ways. Sometimes they make them into salads. And then they make onion soup"
 "Is onion soup good?"
 There is nothing a hungry French peasant likes better than onion soup when he comes home at night tired from his work in the fields. They raise a great many onions with quite fancy names over there"
 "Oh," said Dolly, T wish you would tell me your name"
 My name," said the bald-headec Fairy, lis Silverskin."
 "Oh, how pretty. Please tell me some other names
 Well, one of my yellow brothers is called Yellow Globe Red Wether- field is the name of one of my red brothers. He is very popular"
 Thank you so much for telling me all about yourself" said Dolly. ''l think I must go now It is breakfas' time and Maria wants her milk. But l will come again tomorrow morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
SHOW WINDOW TALKS
N N N x x x M NN N N < N x N N

That the holiday season is at hand is evidenced by the changes that have taken place in Mena's show windows the past week. In many of the dis plays the spirit of Yuletide is strongly exemplified by the appearance of sym bols that represent Christmas. Some beautiful show window talks are be- ing made behind the big plate glass windows in the retail section.
 This is the season when the Silent Statesmen find their best audience among the juvenile population. Every display that has to do with Christmas attracts a full quota of youngsters who examine minutely the showing of presents-to-be and pass judgment upon the qualities of each. A show window that isn't surrounded by a row of little faces is certain to be one that contains nothing suitable for Christ mas.
 While not all the store windows have started their holiday campaign a majority have, ana they are getting good results. Probably the most elab- crate showing of any is at the Duke lMagruder store, where they have used the two big front windows and the two small side windows in making an ap- peal to the passerby.
 One window is confined to articles that appeal to the fair sex. This is prettily set off in snow scene. The companion window is given over to mems wants. An imitation fireplace adds to the attractiveness of the set. ting.
 If you want to see Santa Claus go to the Maple avenue entrance of the big store. He's there all right, and a real Christmas tree, too.
 The Boston store provides the chim- neys for old Kris Kringle to use when he makes his annual visit There is separate chimney for each of show ings of presents, those suitable for men, women and the little ones.
 It's California ys. Arkansas in the show window talk at Cunningham Grocery company. One window shows canned products from Polk county Arkansas, made right at home. The other display shows dried fruits from the Golden State.
 Bert Hilterbrand features pictures as a Christmas offering and has a pretty display. The Thinnes self-serve grocery makes a showing of holiday goodies. The newest show window on DeQueen street is that of the Mena Racket store, where toys of various kinds are displayed.
 Big dolls are features at the Fair Store windows. At Townsend's the doll family is larger and in great va riety and guarding them is a big old Santa Claus.
 Music for Christmas is to be found at the Eureka music shop where Man ophones and other musical instru- ments are in the windows.
 The Mena Hardware company has a window display of aluminium ware that attracts the ladies. as we'll as the
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Mena has started a good many good movements, but The Star believes few if any are more worth while than that of obtaining and enlarging the sewer system. That is a safeguard for the future health of the people of the community the value of which can scarcely be overestimated. As Mena grows, and it will surprise a lot of folks the next year or two, the pur- chase and putting to use of the sew CTS will mean more than several times the cost, especially with the cost paid from the normal revenue of the plant,
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
JUST A REMINDER.

Don't forget after January l the subscription price for the Star goes to s2 except in Polk county and within a radius of 50 miles of Mena first postal zone.
 Up to January 1 all subscriptions will be accepted at the old price, one year. $1.00. five years, $500.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

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 lam guid and lows 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. Gunnell's Drug Store, and Jackson Drug & Furniture Co, Special Agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Wheezing in the lungs indicates that phlegm is obstructing the air passages. BILLIARDS H0REHOUND SYRUP loosens the phlegm so that it can be coughed up and elected. Price 25c, Soc and S1.00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

At midnight Sunday the greater portion of the railroads, on order of the Fuel Administration will cut their passenger service from one-third to one-half. It is said. however, that the Kansas City Southern, by the rapid conversion of it's engines to oil burn CTS, may escape this order, at least for a firaa
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
habituai Constipation Cured in IA to Zl Days

NLAA-rOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for HabituaI constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for fl to 2i days to induce regular action. It Stimulates and
 Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. soc
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
Burial at Odd FelIows

:. The remains of J. W. Leeper. who died at Tonkawa, Ok, reached Mena Saturday and were inferred at Odd FFellows cemetery Monday afternoon, Services were conducted by the Rev, Ii. l.. Waters of the Baptist church, m addition to rites by the Odd Eel lows.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

If you have no appetite for your meals something is wrong in your di- gestive organs. Take a dose or two of Prickly Ash Bitters. It cleanses the stomach, liver and bowels, creates ap- petite, vigor and cheerfulness. Price S1.25 per Bottle. Gunnells' Drug Store, and Jackson Drug & Furniture o., Special Agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Already The Star is receiving complaints at the proposal to sell the deer in Janssen Park, and the swan. But The Star agrees that few less deer and better fed and cared for would be an improvement, and don't believe the swan will be sold anyhow. Every citizen worth while loves that park and rises up in hurry when any harm threatens, and The Star is glad of it. It is one of the very finest as- sets the city possesses.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Fuel Administrator Garfield is, thru various channels. sending out to newspapers the late rules for the con- servation of coal particularly as to whom the fuel shall not be sold and delivered There's no use in wasting more high-priced paper on the subjtct in Mena. The railroad will see to it that no coal at all is delivered in Mena, and has been doing it for some time.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
GERMS AND WARS.

Germ diseases kill off more people that the deadliest wars, says the Unit ed States Public Health Service. In 1917 pneumonia and tuberculosis killed 223,000 Americans, more than seven times the number killed in ac- tion in France.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Our citizens in Mexico have been murdered, and robbed, and thrown in prisons and abducted, and we've stood it year after year, grumhling lit tie the while, but enough is enough, and too mueh--we just won't stand. Mexico is now accused of distributing Bolshevik propaganda in the United Statesl It's time to raise a rowl
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
SHAW ATTEMPTING TO
 OPEN ARKANSAS MINES
Goes to Hartford with State Labor Commissioner To Try To Get
 Operations Started

Hartford, Ark, Dec 4.--Thomas II. Shaw, state mine inspector, of Fort Smith and Thomas A. Wilson, state labor commissioner are both here to- day in an attempt to get the mines of this state re-opened. No announce ment has been made by them of the steps they will take but Shaw has re- ceiyed orders from the governor in- sisting that he act instantly in get ting labor to work in the mines.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

The claim is being put forth in some quarters that the mine operators and union miners are in a deal to keep down coal production and force up the prices. If such is proven, it is possi- ble that in the United States there cannot be found large blank wall and a firing squad?
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

XMAS IS CONVINCE 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., 1919-12-11

keeps the dawn of the millenium somewhat out of reach at this particu- lar time.
 And most of us can think of a few others.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

When you cannot find what you want for Christmas, go to Hilte- brands Studio. He has it.-Adv. 293 At 50-2t -''
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

For Sale-My team of mares used on
 Route No. & This team would be good for some farmer. Also 2-horse surrey; one 2-year-old heifer. Cash or bankable note. W. W. McGeorpe. Mena, Ark.-k.dv. 293-3t 50-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

It long has been known that the only reason other localities have been made rich by berry culture while Polk county went along in the old way was because no one man or organization took the lead and made carlot market ing possible. Thru the efforts of the Commercial Club this condition will be remedied, and it is certain that splendid results will follow.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Crude oil prices have been advanced 25 cents by the Standard Oil Com pany of Louisiana. Rather hard, this. on public utilities forced to its use by the confscation of coal en route for delivery before the coal miners quit. At the old price the oil cost twice as much as the coal was costing.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

See Hiltebrand's Christmas display Adv. 293-4t 5O-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Christmas Dolls at Jackson's.-Adv 293-6t 50-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

There is little doubt but the Allies made great mistake in allowing the Huns to sign an armistice without giv- ing them a dose of the kind of medi- cine that had so freely been admin istered to invaded Belgium and France by Germany. And, if it is necessary to again take up the task in order to force compliance with the terms of the armistice, it is possible this early error may be rectifed.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

You can find the RIGHT Christmas doll at Jackson's---Adv. 293-6t 5O-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

Christmas cards and booklets at Hiltebrand's.--Adv. 293-4t 50-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11

The latest authoritative statement on the price of print paper in sheets, given by the American Press in latest issue, is 13 cents a pound in car lots, f. O. b. mill That would mean about 15 cents in ton lots in Mena. If The Star should raise it's subscription price in like proportion it would mean about $5 per year. But somehow someway the situation will be adjust ed, and about all the average news paper man can do about it is to keep digging while he waits for the day.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-11
The Ouinlne That Does Not Affect m. Head

Because ot it's tonic and laxative effect IAYA- TIVE bkoMO oUININE Tablets) can be fshrr
 " anyone without causing nervousness or rinsins 'n 'pe heao- E-". GKOVE'S signature on box Zoe