The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-11-25
Observation-Disclosures
COMMERCIAL
CLUB
PICKUPS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


tributary to Mena dscloses the tact
that there are about thirty-fye acres
Of strawberries which will come INTO
bearing next spring. Most OF the
patches are going into the winter IN
excellent condition and the outlook
for fine crop is good. The secretary
IS now getting lined up on the prices
for boxes and crates with the hope OF
getting the growers to pool their or
DER early next year and buy in car
lots. An effort will also be made to
et lineup on ear lot shipments, the
Dian beng either TO take TWO days %
load out a car in Mena or else par
ANY load a car at some other point
ID The county and then complete the
ad in Mena
d. 3: .
The proposition to start q wagon
factory did not "die a bornin, but
the fact of the matter is that the pro
ect was started just at a time when
,be reimbursement of economic con-
ditions was begun. The conditions
since have been such that no man
knew one day what the twenty-four
hours would bring forth, and hence
1t was thought best by the promoters
to sit tight until conditions again APP
preached normal.
:: 3: .:
W. H. Akard, living east Of Mena,
was in the city Tuesday with dozen
or more fine turkeys for the Thanks
giving market, bringing in the bunch
on trailer back of his auto Mr.
Akard will have something on exhibit
at the coming Poultry show
:: :: :.
X. F. Ford has increased his ex-
hibit of home canned goods in his of
fee by adding a dozen cans Of fruits,
vegetables and meats put up by Mrs.
Ford, to the exhibit bought Of Mrs. r.
L. Barron and Miss Pearl Barron Of
The 0uachita farm. Mrs. Ford's ex-
hibit consists of canned pears.
peaches, apples, cherries, straw
berries, grape jam, beans, tomatoes,
cucumber and tomato pickles, pep
pers and fried chicken
Z: :: ,:
II. f. Derickson of Leslie, Ark, mas
had considerable correspondence with
the secretary in reference to estab-
fishing canning factory in Mena.
He was here last summer for day
or two to make an inspection of local
conditions, which he found favorable
but yet he has not fully decided to
make the move. An effort is being
made to get him to Mena again to
make a canvass among the truck
growers to see if they will support a
eannery to the extent of entering into
contract to grow the truck and sell
the same AT eannery prices. The Of
neers Of the Farm Bureau are also
urged to take up this matter among
me members Of tie organization.
:: :: 3:
Mhlle the equipment and furnish
ings Of the new Kansas City Southern
depot IN Mena are all that could he
wished for the convenience and com
fort of the employees and patrons vet
ne architect IN planning the struc-
tare and the builders in CARRYING ont
the plans and specifications had
ssto,mething more than utility in view
CIVIC pride was an important factor
rs exemplifed in the harmonious
mes OF the architecture and in the
WORK put IN TO make the graunds
conform to the building. Civic nrida
on the part of the officials Of tho Kar
sas city Southern does not stop thara
out on the day of the dedication ~ tbo
81 81 ueture, 1t viii be remembered q
Oornelison in his public addrass
urged the citizens of Mena 70 aes;st
wy local officials in keeping the
GROUNDS and building up to 100 per
Ighl IN cleanliness. Vice President
holden, before leaving the station
1nat night urged that the Women,e
Literary Club appoint committee
70 visit the station often. make i,
spection, and report any shortco,a
ihgs to Agent A. Mitchell He sIso
Urged the citizens to back mn NJ
Miltcheil in his effort to keen tha Sc
eloh clean. The acts of vandalisr,
ss ~, recently, and rpnortad Z
Inc Star of Monday. make such ~
operation imperative. Mr. HoiaasSy
f fn,,L prize and vision went still
81 81, 'nsr' Tor as he walked along the
H. H. 9I tne Old building he remarked
l ~ ne would recommend that . n @t
~ me site be set aside for Awe a
aa'ueh' and that the same be inclosad
~ g neat and substantial s'
f ss@onlns the north end Of the Mat
.tIIn' ne stopped to look aronnd pat 's
oileh suggested that crooked a,,,. Gnu
4; ;,, and delapidated wooden h hniiag
, sa,,. We're out Of harmony WITH 'i AZ
NV station and would have ne
~ y esslng effect upon tourists ., Ie
came this wav Vufisls who