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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
Highwayman Jefferson.

/ notice In the the Potter items
some weeks back that in building the
jefferson Highway for to put the
rocks on the outside so the knockers
could travel on them. Someone must
have told him that they was at work
on the jefferson just like we have
been told about our road running out
west and north from Hatfield, that
our taxes wouldn't be any more as
we was taxed on the jefferson all that
we could be on any road. So If we
would sign petition they would take
part Of off the jefferson and put on
those roads. After the people had
signed they find out that can't be
done, so it isn't setting we'll with
them. Your thought on them build
ing the jefferson this year is like the
road deal out west and northwest
, from Hatfield. Wait and see. am
glad that the knockers won't have Ia
travel on the rocks on the sides of the
Jefferson this year as there will be
no Jefferson this year. You can tell
/ your father. mother and little broth
er that there will not be any Jefferson
this year. notice also YOU fail 81
sign your name to the piece. | WON'T
do you that way. Anything I an
for or against ! will sign my name h
box car letters.
Joe Anders.
HATFIELD Ark, July 5, 1920.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

the men chosen as commissioners. to
which selection he had given his ap-
proval
At first almost the entire committee
declared for carrying the work for
ward. II was felt sure Judge Wear
would follow the course he had sup
uorted in his speeches and in his
declaration to his friends, and, by
some hook or crook refuse to organ
ize the. district at the request OF the
majority-the very majority he had
required.
But it was believed just as certain
that when this majority petition was
laid before the circuit court, and the
supreme court, Judge Wear would be
overruled and the prayers granted.
All this was well and good. and the
course would have been pursued, but
for the fact that when all else had
been accomplished, the county judge
was the only power that could control
the naming of the commissioners to
build the road, and not a man could
be found who believed Judge Wear
would name any man that he did not
feel sure would NOT do the work, but
WOULD use his prerogative to tie
it up indefinitely, or as long as his
power lasted.
But, the next day after the con-
ference Judge Wear did offer to help
build a piece of road from Mena to
point two miles north of Acorn. a
stretch Of road as little needed as any
under discussion, and thru a territory
as little able as any to pay for it.
The judges proposition was ac-
cepted, necessary work and money
was secured, and in this case Judge
Wear kept faith, and actually went out
among the people and worked for the
road. He granted the petition of the
majority, named commissioners, and
the world war stopt the enterprise.
Incidentally, this short road ran
directly by Judge Wears farm.
Ito Be Continued.)
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
ARE you a NoN-eELlEvER,

When 1t was announced there had
been compounded tobacco cure that
would absolutely get results, some
were skeptical Below is reprinted
one OF the many testimonials we have
on file. Read 1t, investigate, and be
convinced.
To Whom This May Concern.
This Is to certify that have used
one half bottle of No-Ni-Ko Tobacco
treatment and am absolutely free
from the tobacco habit. This treat
ment has removed the desire for to.
bacco and l am no longer bothered
with the habit.
(signed) o. p. Klein, n. #. d. No 2.
Mena. =
The price for the complete treat.
ment Is s1.00, delivered, and an alb
solute guarantee goes with each treat
ment. Call at Jackson Drug store mr.
write w H. Taylor, Box 524, Mena.
Ark ADV. s
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
Peter Nc Tells Of Tractors.

The little tractor hummed. Its hum
was, 10 one used TO machinery, as
music. So smooth and regular. AS it
hummed 1t glided over the ground
very much in contrast to the way the
ordinary mule team pulls its plow.
Sort of mo pushy no pulley style and
its going was fully up to the China
mans description of the auto
There was no time wasted at the
turns, as George Emerson, the opera
tor, shifted a lever and the Fordson
just jumped into new gait and was
soon into the furrow again. This call
ed TO mind a picture of myself as |
adjust the gravel in my shoes while
my clumsy team pokes around the
turns.
As the tractor with its plows glided
over the field the acres of the Golden
Acres" farm changed as If by magic
from the green of crab grass
to the wheat and TO the vetch
stubble to the dark brown OF mellow
new plowed ground In two hours
there was patch plowed that would
have made a days work for myself
and team
There were a few blind stumps in
the field and when the pillow caught
under one of these Mr.. Emerson just
shifted a lever and the tractor growl-
ed little, Gust as do when blowing
with the team, though the language
may not have been the same) backed
up little, raised its plows and started
over.
As the day wore on the tractor indi
Gated. by steaming little, that it was
thirsty, so we gave it some water. This
was all it asked for and as it labored
hour after hour with the same regular
hum I could not help thinking of the
wonderful mechanical mind of Henry
Ford who designed this tractor which
bids fair to equal the record of its sis
ter engine, the Model T Ford that has
needed no change since the beginning
of its manufacture.
The demonstration was given by
The Proctor Smith Motor Compan,
and the neighbors who came to wit
sness the work were unanimous in de
claring that the tractor is a success II
Polk county.
Peter McWilliam.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ron PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

EOAt A~EAf~ttt Ath3NN AAAOtANEHs
The star Is authorized TO announce
c. E. JOHNSON
Of Ashdown as a candidate for Prose
cutting Attorney for the Ninth Judicial
circuit, subject TO the action of the
Democratic primary.
The star Is authorized to announce
GEORGE r. STEEL
~ Ashdown as a candidate for Prose-
cutting Attorney of the Ninth Judicial
circuit. subject 70 the action Of the
Democratic primary.
The Star Is authorized TO announces
j. NJ. JACKSON
OF Nashville, Howard county. as can
didate for the office OF Prosecuting At
subject 70 the action OF the Democratic
primary.
FOR STATE SENATOR
The Star Is authorized to announce
BEN H. JOHNSTON
as candidate for reelection, second
term, as State Senator from the Thirty.
fourth district. comprising Polk and
Scott counties. subject to the will OF
the voters at the Democratic primary.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Star is authorized 70 announce
FREEMAN L. JOHNSON
as a candidate for Representative OF
Polk county. subject TO the action Of
the Democratic primary.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
The Star is authorized to announce
as candidate for the. office OF County
and Probate Judge of Polk county. for
recollection ed term). subject to the
action of the Democratic primary.
FOR SHERIFF.
The Star Is authorized TO announce
J.. A. THORNTON
as candidate for reelection. second
term. for Sheriff and ex-Ohicio Coilec-
tor OF Polk county, subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic primary.
w. Il. HUNGATE
or Grannis as a Candidate for Sheriff
and ex-Officio Collector OF Polk county.
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
rhe Star is authorized to announce
w. l.. PARKER
Ne candidate for the office OF Circuit
Clerk of Polk county. subject to the
primary. August 10, 1920.
The Star is authorized to announce
WILL ALEXANDER
as candidate for the office of Circuit
Clerk OF Polk county. subject to the
party at the primary to be held August
10. 1920.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
The Star is authorized TO announce
w. e. ANDERSON
As a candidate for the Office of County
action OF the Democratic primary.
The Star is authorized to announce
]. A. HUGHES
90 a candidate for County Clerk OF
Polk county. subject to the pleasure Of
the voters of the Democratic primary.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
The Star is authorized to announce
w. p. MOUNT
as candidate for reelection Second
term) to the ONCE OF Treasurer OF Polk
county subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary election on August
40. 1920.
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.
The Star is authorized to announce
T. w, ANDERSON
~ q candidate for the Office OF Assessor
Of Polk county. subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary.
The star Is authorized to announce
j. b. WALLACE
a. q candidate for the office OF Assessor
Of Polk county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary.
The Star is authorized to announce
MARQUIS l. MILLER
- a candidate for the office OF Assessor
OF Polk county. subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

SURGEONS agree that in cases Of
Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds. the
FIRST TREATMENT il most import
ant. When AT EFFICIENT antisep-
tic is applied promptly, there is no
danger Of infection and the wound be-
gins to heal az once. For use on
man or beast. BOROZONE is the
IDEAL ANTIsEPTTc and HEALING
AGENT. Buy Il now and be ready
ior an emergency. Price 25c, SOC.
sl-eo and $50. Sold by jackson
Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

An ''orthopedie expert" whatever
that is, advises people to get two
pairs of shoes and be economical"
That may be good doctrine for the
orthopedic fellow, most folks have
TO be satisfied with feeling they
should get two pairs for the price
they pay for one.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
CARD OF THANka.

With hearts saddened by the loss
of Ray. our little son and grandson,
we wish to express our sincere graft
tude to those kind neighbors and
friends who, by their thoughtful as
sistance and sympathy. did 50 much
to make bearable our bereavement.
'ssns Mr.. and Mrs. William, Tow :.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. @. Terrell.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

The English are said to be rejoic-
ing because there is no Irish plank"
in either Of the big party platforms.
That's all right The Irish for the
most part make good American citi-
zens, and they do not need any plank
as proof that we like EN-.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

4 drowsy, haIf-sick, discouraged
feeling is caused bv a torpjd Iive~ M m
e, =, psF'ties 70 The stomach ard bowels.
f u Am Bitters Is q prompt and
siliessns remedy. Men who work need
=, = eieanz.nz and stimulating effect.
f I, sl.zS pr bottle. jackson Drug &
:. 20 aSd cunnels & Mccoy. Special
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

Franklin d. Roosevelt may be a
different sort of person than Theodore,
but he's '''kinfolks" in family noted
for energy and probably will be
live one" if he does get into a slow
job as vice president.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

With John Barleycorn but little
more than memory, the w. C. T. u,
which more than any other organiza-
ton is responsible, has taken on an
even greater task. 1t now proposes
TO eliminate paint and powder as
facial decorations. But will this re-
quire another constitutional amend
ment7
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

The Cubans, who last year offered
their sugar crop to the United States
at 6h cents pound, and had the Of
fer rejected, now are demanding "a
cents pound. Evidently they have
learned something from what the
sugar profteers did TO the consumers
in the United States during the past
year.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
Their Common Ground

From the EdinburEh Scotsman.
row unworthy am OF you. dear y
ne murn1ured &c be held her close
Uh, Fred, she sighed. II You ana
Iatner only agreed on everything the
way you 90 ON thai. how happy We
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

If anyone doubts that lot of folks
prefer the present rough roads to
paying for good ones, they would be
convinced If they mingled with the
crowd al the courthouse Friday. And
to many of these. those who urge the
improvements are rascals Of the deep
est dye.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

The cost of white paper has forced
the Kansas City Star to advance its
subscription price outside its trade
territory to 30 cents a week. And the
big paper pays less than half the
price the smaller papers have to go up
against.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

Bryan failed in his effort to get
his dry plank in the Democratic plat
form, but it is not noticeable that
there is any resultant ''loosening up"
and there won't be.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

Over in Craighead county, near
Jonesboro, it is said monster illicit
still. with a capacity Of 12o gallons
"a big story-was recently located
and destroyed. But over here we
haven't forgotten the story told BY
the revenue officers who took W. d,
Ashcraft 70 Fort Smith -snd sths1
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

From the Edinburxh Scotsman.
Rever-Poor Brown He's gone over
to the silent majority.
Rover hy-I-when did HE'S
he dead?
mo. married.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

Anyhow it must be confessed that
the Democrats picked a man that a
lot of folks knew about and a goodly
number actually desired for presi-
dent
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
Just . Touch Of Superstition

frgfn the Edinburgh Scotsman.
mrs. "iggs--is Billy III, Mrs. Skin
afa. skinner-WeIl. e amt I'll ex-
aesiy. but no stummick can stand thir-
teen 5uns' It's an unlucky number.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

Little Rock is peeved The census
gives the capital city's population as
64,997, and all feel it should be
SIS 600
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08

LAXATIVE pRoMo ouIsuEE Tahlsss remove n.
80 s lnsss H. sniy ans '.brsmss .oulnlss.'
= v. cHovSS asustuss - bezL ~
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
MATTERS ~

The law only gives j,
file our appeal. hen 10
Amdavit win not q i. {
District No. ! aaf 4: y
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1920-07-08
What's the Trouble?
That's What We'd Like
To Know

When banker turns down an applicant for a lien
he usually tells him why.
When young asks young lady if he may call
and she says mo, he usually KNOWS WHY
But here We without your trade---you haven't
said Word--and we can't think of anything we've
done that's wrong.
This ad is for the people who not trading with
1--we are having wonderful business selling your
TRENDS but we worried about YOU.
Is it purely an oversight you sde-stepping
on purpose?
We'd like to know
CONE COME. IN, LET'S GET ACQUAINTED. OUR
PRICES ARE RIGHT,
mENA GRAIN COMPANY
Wholesalers and Retailers Feed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
JUDGES TESTIMONY
most CONVINCING
Says That He Takes Pleas.
ure in Reporting That
He Was Benefited by
Wentworth.

81 have used several bottles Of
NerrWorth and take pleasure In re
porting that have been greatly ben
Gifted by its use and therefore rec
ommend the medicine. "A. D. Moor.
Ne. Mr.. MCorkle was formerly Judge
Of police court, Charleston W. Va,
and Is a highly respected and well.
known citizen Of that city. A state
ment such as the above, coming from
a man such as Mr.. M'Corkle, carries
great weight. Nerv.Worth has beer.
endorsed by men and women In prac-
ically all walks Of life. They praise
It because It does the work. Nerv.
Worth aids digestion, whets the ap-
petite, neutralizes poisonous acids,
drives out impurities, gives nerve
force, restores restful sleep, and ban.
ishes other Ills attending stomach
and nervous disorders. II you suffer
or your condition Is run down, do not
hesitate to take the Nerv-Worth way
to health, as millions Of others have
done before you. It will help you and
II It doesn't help you, after you have
taken a bottle according to dlrec.
tipns, your druggist Is authorized to
refund your money.
Sold on a money back guarantee
by ". R. Crane and all leading drug.
gists everywhere.
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when we reached the wings and we
easily got out through the stage door
Of the theatre. Dozens followed our
example.
care you all right = not fright
ened or faint?' | asked when we
reached the street.
"'All right, thank YOU returned
the Lady Of the violets, steadily.
. You haven't lost anything? ]
questioned. Your opera bag,
your
"'only my respect aud esteem for
one human being whom | trusted she
said sternly.
y made no comment-how could !!
But suddenly observing that she held
the remnants Of her bouquet Of VIC
lets, remarked: And you hung on
to those yiolets through 1t ALL
$50 / did, she exclaimed with a
faint smile, and then added hastily.
Dad gave them to me Just as | left
home this evening"
Hammond paused and sat gazing
musingly down into the street.
WELL" prompted Nesbit, us tina!
the end Of the story, Jack!
'No-oh. no-only the beginning"
returned he, gayly. Just the pref.
ace; the real story Is to come when
the Lady Of the Violets-otherwise
Miss Katherine Reed-becomes Mrs.
John Hammond. which event will, BY
the grace Of God, take place next
SPRING"
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Tho tlot Weather Did II.

II one may Judge from appearance
there were mighty few persons who
cared the sna2 OF a finger who was
Nominated Tor president on Saturday.
There was little demonstration and
little expression Of opinion and no
rush for the papers.
Sometimes II looks very much as
though a number Of big things in the
world come about through luck and
circumstances combined and | be-
lieve Tie nomination Of Harding for
president can be traced almost direct
iy to this combination. There was al
so much Of the usual sheep business
in the big entertainment furnished
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
SISTER MARY'S
KITCHEN
tLOpyrighl, lJ20, y Z. A.

There is a lot Of difference between
the size Of the ordinary teacup and
the regulation measuring cup.
The regulation measuring cup holds
Just hall pint Of liquid while the
teacup seldom, II ever, holds thai
much.
To be specific, one measuring cup
Of flour will make five individual bis.
cults for shortcake. The teacup !
have in mind filled with flour makes
three biscuits. A teaspoonful Of bak.
ing powder is the right amount to
use Tor the standard measuretul OF
flour but for the teacup a teaspoonful
would be too much. As the proper.
tons used determine the success or
failure Of any connection It Is well
worth while to use a measure that is
standardized.
Menu for Tomorrow.
BREAKFA S Strawberries,
scrambled eggs with asparagus, toast,
coffee.
bread and butter, strawberry and
pineapple marmalade, tea.
DNNER-Roast leg Of lamb, new
potatoes, green peas, water cress
salad, caramel pie, coffee.
My Own Recipes
! When the strawberries are large
and freshly picked wash and drain
hut do not hull them. Serve on a
plate surrounding a mound Of pow.
dered sugar. Spring lamb Is very
iligh but wearing" Is not 50 exper-
sive and makes a delicious roast. Try
cooking a whole onion with the meat.
Remove the onion before serving.
STRAWBERRY AND PINEAPPLE
MARMALADE
/ cup grated pineapple
Q cups crushed berries
2 cups sugar
One quart Of berries and ! pineap-
ple are needed for these proportions.
Put IN fruit with It's juice In q porce,
lain preserving kettle, add sugar and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE do
signers have evolved many unusual
ways for introducing the heavy cotton
laces this season and here Is shown
one OF them. The gown material Is
a heavy rose-tinted linen and the lace,
dyed to match, Is in a hold fluer-de.
lis pattern superimposed on a net
foundation.
The skirt is plain and gathered
evenly at the top save for q gather.
ed section set In over the hips and en-.
closed by two pockets formed Of the
heavy lace. A shaped band Of the
lace encircles the long.sleeved blouse
with It's sailor.lIke collar and two mar.
row bands In the shape Of shoulder
straps add their bit to the decoration.
As illustrated here, the belt Is Of
Importance, patent leather in black
or some very definite color, being q
first choice.
incidentally, when Julia Marlowe
sailed this week for Europe. one OF
her trunks carried the original Of this
model.
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Of nature which needed appeasing.
The atmosphere was so filled with
iragrance-with the perfume Of wet
leaves and delicious earth and the
scent Of a hundred flowers and va
rious giowths that not a person fail
ed 10 glory in that more than delight
full rain.
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let stand till sugar is dissolved. Put
over a slow fire and cook 30 minutes
stirring with a wooden spoon to keep
from burning. FIJI jelly glasses with
the marmalade and when cool cover
with paraffine, cover and store in a
dark, cool place.
GREEN PEAS
2 pounds peas
boiling water
butter
salt
The sooner peas are eaten after
picking the better they are. Some
people wash the shells and boil them.
then use the water to cook the peas.
Fresh new peas should cook in y
minutes. The last 10 minutes OF
cooking add the salt, about IL tea
spoon. Very little water should be
used, Just enough to keep the vege-
table from burning and cook the peas.
One tablespoon Of butter is added 5
minutes before serving. A little sugar
improves peas that have been picked
"a hours.
Before the day Of automobiles the
butchers boy arrived on schedule.
Any butcher boy will tell you that he
never joyridss but has q great deal
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lRp otss Rebat Balsn)

don't cay hello TO me, I'm not accustomed to IN
After Nancy had painted the wakefobn and ve and Nick was
finishing up the May in ScrubUp Land 70 send to the Land
stranger along shifting and utng from
deaknowsve No bad seen her arrive although aevd Rub
adub the tamn said he believed she came an automobile as he
up chE cmu1k could b sure that for no one had
As said the first twins knew of her presence her shifting
and sagf1ns ,.[t he a Ssef Sc ho are you
The stranger stopped her shifting long enough to say sharply
please don't say hello to I'm not accustomed to it The proper
thing ia how low and bump head the ground three time
and say May speak Oh Queen, Fol AM qussn And when
y may answer Good non a On Queen 1t It's line nS n
morning depends on the way I'm feeling"
AS the only about half big Mcks finger the little
hat are you laughing for" asked the stranger quickly Didn't
tell YOU was queen But there's use wasting words when I'm
starving M like to where the clover and honuce I've
Just arrived the but SO far there isn't
thing worth tasting.
Nancy watching the stranger closely and the latte, gave
disguised little buzz with her wings the little girl hVered Mick
she whispered "its Mrs Bee | do believe"
Copyright 1920, N Az
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Nothing Wanting.

Nothing Wanting.
'This," smiled the fond young
wife, as she handed Q plate Of pud.
ding to her husband, 'is cottage pud.
ding. I made 1t myself
The man tasted II doubtfully.
I'D have known It was cottage pud
ding" he returned. :,
Would youi" she asked, delighted;
Eyes. / can taste the plaster and
the wallpaper. Answers, London.
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So Forward.

50 Forward.
"our new neighbot Is an swtully
forward WOMAN"
I'm what way, my dear!'
"Why. when i called on her this At.
ternoon she proceeded to tell me
about her domestic troubles before l
had q chance to tell her about mine"
Boston Transcript.
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pkl-nNlc
The Hepp, Heb 10 Hedlth.

Why feel III and out Of sorts when
this simple remedy will make you
feel like a new man or woman? This
tonic tones up the system, stimulates
the appetite, works on the liver,
cleans the blood Of impurities and
makes life worth living. Cranes drug
store and Fortney'S drug store.
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Getting II Straight

BEG pardon, sir, / thought you
were someone else"
"oh, no; I'm all right. It Is you
who are someone else. Boston
Transcript.