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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-17
Lacy Neckpieces
75c and $1.OO

LIVERY woman knows the smart effect easily
IL obtained with frilly collars and cuffs. These Sets
are in the rich shade of net, edged with tiny
ruffles Of lace and net-shaped and straight styles
$1.OO.
venise. pattern Lace Collars in characteristic pat
terms, 75t.
Embroidered Net Collars with flat lace edging
$1.OO. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-17

DENVER .--Sclls.F'lo circus sold
TO owners OF Observation-Disclosures
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-17
Perpetuate Hospital
Unit as Peace Order

Organized In Seattle by Dr. Frank
NJ. Carroll and with n record OF hay.
ing participated In every major en-
gngement Of the American forces IN
France. Tho ig3rd field hospital unit
will be pcrpetuated as peace time
association when III former mem.
bcrs hold their third annual reunion
and dinner at tho New Washington
hotel Thursday evening. a perma~
nent organization will be formed.
the city increases daily. Nightly the
steps OF public buildings are crowded
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-17
Women's
Union Suits
$1.5O

THERE Is full measure
L of value in these me-
dium-weight Cotton Union
Suits. Low neck, sleeveless
and ankle length, with band
top drawn with mercerized
tape. Sizes SO to a.. Low
priced at $1.5O.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-17
800 Coverall Aprons
At a Very Loao
Price, Thursday,

Several styles at this low price
Percales in light and dark colorings.
Trimmed with white or figured piping
Sizes SO to DO
An underpriced offering, at $1.OO.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-17
Silk Jersey Petticoats
$4.95

WHEN values attractive these are available
w it is good time TO choose for gifts The Jersey
il of excellent quality and many desirable coorings
are featured:
Taupe Emerald Copenhagen Rose
Navy Purple Gold Black
Priced at $4.95. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-17

That Disguise Their
Real Usefulness in
Decorative Dress
Boudoir Baskets (collapsi-
ble) Of heavy box-board
with decorated panels, in
Black. Tan, Blue an d
Pink. soc.
Tie or Towel Ra ok s 10
match baskets described
above. 35e.
Pin Cushions centering a
corsage bouquet worn by
a demure lady (cut out
Of box-board), 25c.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
 HOLDING THINGS LEVEL

Don't worry too much, friends of good roads. Few, indeed, are the en- terprises of such magnitude, that go thru without having numerous obsta- cies to overcome. And, sometimes these obstacles, even if they consist of non-constructive objectors, men who never are known to public view except as obstructors, are useful. It sometimes happens that they point out weak spots, or errors, and the very fact that they are watching for op- portunities to puncture plans of the boosters has tendency to make the latter careful.
 On the other hand, it is well enough for our friends, the objectors, not to become too inflated or to cackle too loudly. As a general thing improve ments of merit win out in the end. Folks who desire to better the condi- tions around are pretty persistent in doing so. They usually are not weak kneed quitters.
 But, as balloon is kept from go- ing too high and a ship from being capsized by ballast, so is the enthusi- asm of the optimist held in check by the pei hent.
 Not 3 so bad, it it?
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
Unsuccessful Strikes.

From the Southwest American.
 If any one supposes that the l. w. w. deplores strike that fails, let him get the idea out of his head. The or ganization of radicals would prefer that strike fail than that it succeed. If it succeeds, the men go back to work and are satisfied for the time be- ing. But if it fails, certain number of them become disgruntled radicals, and that is what the I. w. w. organi- zation wants. We have the words of one of the officers or organizers for the "One Big Union" to that effect:
 "We fan class hatred. That is our mission. Our numbers grow
 as unsuccessful strike follows unsuc- cessful strike. Therefore, we en- courage strikes-that they may fail" :"
 To be more exact, the words are those of Mir Fred c. Biedenkapp, a we'll known radical and agitator. And the pity of it is that he has been suc- cessful in inducing men to strike in several instances when failure was in- evitable from the beginning.
 The American working man has gone on strike for better wages or bet ter working conditions. He has not thought of doing so because of class hatred, nor to have the strike fail that 1t might engender discomfort. But men of the Biedenkapp stripe have gotten into many labor organiza- tions and promoted the un-American strike for the horrible purpose o1 breeding hate and breaking down law an order
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
The Punishment.

certain captain in the Sixth Ma rines was a regular bug on hiking. He had some sort of an idea that sol dier's favorite pastime was indulging in fast 10-mile hikes So in time he became known to the entire regiment as "Hikem Hiram"
 One day he had his outfit out for their mornings morning and was rid ing at the head of the column when one Marine, who had grudge against "Hikem Hiram," dropped out to the side of the road and took pot-shot at him. Hiram heard the bullet whiz by his head and involuntarily turned and caught the man stepping back into ranks. However, he kept on un- til the end of the hour when he stopped for the customary 10-minute rest period. Then Hiram got down off his horse and, with wrath written all over him, charged down upon the luck less private who had shet.
 Did you shoot at MET" roared Hi ram.
 "Yes, sir" said the Gyrene, who knew that he was caught.
 Sergeant, take that sharpshoot- er's medal off that man. Anyone who can't shoot any straighter than that doesn't deserve to wear itl" Needless to say. no one ever shot al Hiram again.-Stars and Stripes.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
SUGAR AND OTHER THINGS.

It's awful good of Mir. Palmer to set the profits of wholesaler of sugar at cent pound, and of a re- taller at twice that ssnount. Thanks awfully, Mir. Palmer But if you had started earlier, or had even decreed how many men, concerns or dealers could pass this sugar from one to the next at a profit, it might have done some good. The cold facts are. in all probability, that the sugar pro ducer did not get more than or T cents pound, and except for neces- sary transportation, the difference between those figures and the 20, 30 or 35 cents levied on the consumer has been absorbed by tRe fellows in between.
 And how about that story that mil lions of pounds of sugar have been shipped to England, and is being held there, out from the jurisdiction of the United States and profit-setting pow CTS, until such time as the price just suits the sharks who control?
 Getting down to brass tacks, there's mighty few things our government has done in the way of checking pro- fiteering that amounts to hill of beans. Generally, when flamboyant report is issued on what is going to be done to curb such human character istics, it is time to look out for price hikae
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
BILLY SUNDAY IS FoR.wooD.
Evangelist Appeals to Oregon to Sup
 port General in Primary.

port OenerdI Tn frImaTy.
 Chicago, May 16.-Appealing to the citizens of Oregon, his home state, to support General Wod in the coming presidential primary, Billy Sunday, famous evangelist, in a telegram di- rected to Woods national headquar- ters here, stated his reasons why Wood should be nominated and elect ed, in terms as forceful and very little less picturesque than those he has em- pioyed to lead thousands up "the saw dust trail"
 Wood possesses the combination of policies necessary for President who is to steer this country through these troublesome times,' he declared. "He is open minded, fearless and not dog matic. He believes in America for Americans and is heart, soul. mind and body against the spirit of bolshe- vism that spits upon the American flag"
 The primaries in Oregon will be held May 21. Sunday, in his appeal to the voters, said:
 Leonard Wood is as resolute as Washington, as patient as Lincoln, as up-to-the-minute as Theodore Roose- welt and is 100 per cent American. That is why want him for Presi- dent"
 Sunday is now conducting an evan gelistic campaign in Oklahoma City.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
SCIENTISTS WARN AGAINST
 SOWING OF JACK BEAN
tBy International News service.l

(By International News Service.)
 Washington. May 18.-Savages, disciples of Voodoo worship in the American Tropics, aseribe superna- tural powers to the jack bean. They plant a row around their rude gar dens in the belief that the plant will punish trespassers. This custom was doubtless brought by negro slaves from Africa, where the very similar sword or fetich bean is thus wor- shiped. But the Bureau of Plant In- dustry, United States Department of Agriculture, fails to support this weird belief concerning the bean. Nor do the scientists find much to recom- mend this plant stranger from the West Indies.
 The jack bean, it appears from abundant experiments, is a prolific plant. It is not unusual for the seeds Tn their fourteen-inch pods of jack bean plant to outweigh its own herb age; and the herbage, if cut green, frequently crops at the rate of six teen to twenty tons per acre. This wonderful productiveness makes the bean favorite of the get-rich-quick gentry who seek to introduce new and marvellous commercial plant. This popularity among interruptions pro- motors accounts, in part at least, for the numerous aliases under which the jack bean is known. "Person bean," wonder bean" South American cof- fee bean" etc, are only few of the names in which the jack bean has been rechristened.
 Government scientists have warned prospective buyers of wonder beans'' to have a specimen identified, or else confine the first plantings to small areas until the doubtful values of the bean are better established and bet ter market provided than seems to ex- l ist at present. .4
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
FITTING THE SHOE.

A writer to a newspaper--no, not The Star, nor even in Polk county says:
 "IIe says I ignored the fact that he favored good roads as much, or more, as l do I do not believe that any of those who say they favor good roads and then get out and fight every attempt to build them by the only method that is now possible are sincere or should expect the masses of the people to believe their statement, for their acts dispute their words. They op- pose every plan except something they know to be impossible or im- practicable.
 "In all the past 90 years very few of them have made single attempt to build good road of any kind by any plan and yet they howl and rave when their representative and senator, elected by them, pass law to improve the roads. l am not surprised that he could not attract the attention of the members of the legislature by such arguments as he makes to the people. They certainly would be weak-minded bunch if they should pay much at tention to such arguments as makes against the building of good roads.
 "When will he and those like him build some good roads? How will they do it? Do they have any fixed plan? Can they do it without pay ing for it?'
 Not a word of the above was either said for, in or about Polk county af- fairs. The only connection, then, it would seem to have with us is merely in how closely it fits our conditions, and, taking a wider range, how far it goes to shsw that you can find most any kind of folks most anywhere.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
WHAT THE SOCIALISTS
 HAVE DISCOVERED
From ,he Tlansas city star.


 From the Kansas City Star.
 The Socialists are not without the i troubles that go with the job of re-
 making the world. In their New York convention it had developed, surpris
 ingly enough, that they are not agreed
 on how that little matter should be
 arranged
 1t all seems so simple, too. All pre-
 sent were Socialists, nobody with the
 slightest tinge of capitalism could get
 through the door. All were brothers,
 and all understood and accepted the principle that brotherhood was the
 cornerstone on which their made-over-
 world must rest. All the other tenets
 of their faith were equally clear and beyond dispute--socialism has been chiefly insistent upon the claim that
 there was nothing uncertain about 1t, that it has all been worked out, large
 ly by mathematical German heads. and shown to be perfect. Yet what
 is the sad spectacle here disclosedl Socialist brothers at grips like capi- talists, hurling charges and counter charges, asserting and denying that Socialism is this thing and not that other thing, demanding that the world be made over this way and violently refusing to have any hand in making it over that other way.
 It seems to be the unhappy fact that the Socialists, although they have freed themselves from all other ham, pering bonds are still subject to the operation of some human frailties. So- cialism may be perfect, but unfortu- nately Socialists are not. They are men, after all. Like other men they do not and probably cannot agree. They can by various means, parlia. mentary and otherwise occasionally bring about a condition of affairs in which they appear to be united in ority into beautiful harmony, or a minority can scare a majority into brotherly compromise. Then they can proceed with the next step in the next step in the process of making the world over, and appear to be in full agreement on what they are doing i until it becomes necessary to knock l another faction on the head to make it listen to reason.
 The trouble in the Socialist conven- tion is the old trouble that has been cropping up ever since the quest of OJOpla began. A fadlcal leIt mas ue- veloped and is bitterly disappointed to find it cannot swing the conserva- tive right. The left always feels that way about the rights unreasonable habit of digging its toes in and resist ing an attempt to pull it over. The right is just as deeply grounded in the conviction that the left had flown off the true track and must be dragged back, by the hair if necessary. The 1, right thinks it is radical enough, and 1 is the judge of where to stop. The | left holds that the very act of stop ! ping is sufficient evidence that the 1 right is hopelessly reactionary., That | seems to be the law of radicalism and | conservatism, and it operates with 1 as with other humans. If ! the Socialists left really wants to find 1 out the full working of it, it has only ! to secede and start new radical par ty; and in very short time it will | have a right and left of it's own and l the head cracking can begin again. It's | all part of the job of making the world i avpY
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
AM ERicAN

From the Southwest American.
 A noted American once asked by a foreigner to name something in Amer ica which thoroughly typified the makeup of the country. He thought A few minutes and then replied:
 Baseball"
 "Baseball!" said the amazed for eigner, that is a game!"
 Baseball" repeated the American. more than any other one thing in the country embodies the spirit of the people.
 "A baseball game contains team play, fairness, honesty, winning spirit pep and individual stardom.
 That is what America stands for. We are united as people and every insidious effort to tear us apart will fail; we demand fair play-we would not have been in the war were 1t moi for that; we insist upon honesty; we admire the winning spirit: we want pep: and we encourage stardom That is why baseball has reached the heights it has in the United States"
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ron pRosrCUTINc ATTORNEY.

FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. The star is authorized to announce c. E. JOHNSON of AshdDwn 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 of Ashdown as a candidate for Prose- cutting Attorney of the Ninth Judicial circuit subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The Star is authorized to announce
 J. M. JACKSON of Nashville, Howard county. as can didate for the office. of Prosecuting Att torney of the Ninth Judicial circuit subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR STATE SENATOR
 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 oi the voters at the Democratic primary.
 FOR REPRESENTATIVE. The Star is authorized to announce
 FREEMAN LA JOHNSON as candidate for Representative of Polk county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR COUNTY JUDGE. The Star Is authorized to announce
 H. ". FINGER as candidate for the. office of County and Probate Judge of Polk county, for reelection (2d term). subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR SHERIFF. The Star is authorized to announce
 J. A: THORNTON term. for Sheriff and ex-Oflcio Collec- tor of Polk county. subject to the &C., tion of the Democratic primary. The Star is authorized to announce
 w. k. HUNGATE of Grannis as Candidate for sheriff subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. The Star is authorized to announce
 w. l.. PARKER as candidate. for the office of Circuit will of the voters at the Democratic primary, August 10. 1e20.f
 The Star is authorized to announce
 WILL ALEXANDER as candidate for the office of Circuit action of the voters of the Democratic party at the primary to be held August
 FOR COUNTY CLERK. The Star is authorized to announce
 w. E. ANDERSON as a candidate for the office of County Clerk of Polk county subject to the action of the Democratic primary. The Star is authorized to announce
 J. A. HUGHES as 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. F. MOUNT as a candidate for reelection (second term) to the office of Treasurer of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election on August 10. 1920.
 FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR. The Star is authorized 10 announce
 T. w. ANDERSON as a 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 as a 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 as candidate for the office of Assessor of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

There's no denying that the cheek in starting the construction on the big highway has cast g shadow over affairs in Mena. But there's no good reason for this. The revision of the plans to meet the requirements of the bondholders is under way and soon all will be moving ahead. And when it does start there will be no checking cur prosperity.s
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

When an energetic hard-working man feels unduly tired. half sick, blue" and discouraged he thinks he is getting lazy It isn't laziness, the trouble is in the stomach and bowels; they are disordered. To restore en- ergv, vim and activity the right rem edy is Prickly Ash Bitters. It is a mans remedy for regulating the sys- tenn: Price SIPS per bottle. Jack Feev brug & F. Co. and .Gunnels .& Me. Gov. Spfcial Axerts.--Aav-
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
NOTICE
TO THE REPUBLICANS
 OF POLK COUNTY

There will be held a Republican convention on the last Tuesday .in June, for the purpose of nominating a full Republican ticket in Polk county. all Republicans should be sure to at tend the convention. And please do not take sides in this Democratic row. but let us nominate a straight ticket for this is going to be a Republican year sn the Nation, State and County. D, M. Townsend. Chairman. ! -Ady. l12&2otf.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Once more Polk county's advan- tages loom up. It was considerably #scratched' by the recent deluge, but was almost at once out from under and everybody had chance to re- na1r the damage. Other localities were less fortunate.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Talk is cheap, of course, unless the other fellow lands a punch or gets a verdict for damages.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.
AETERTHoueHTs

in his days of courtship man hunts the lips of maiden fo the sweetness he craves. After marriage he has it handed to him over the counter.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Good behavior never gets man in- to trouble, but it often gets him out
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Yes, people are beginning to talk of economy-talk, we said.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Keep your eye on the man who ad- mits a lack of knowledge. He has brains to spare. af4s
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

The easiest road to happiness is to forget that you are unhappy.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

When fellow begins to brag of his own prowess he first looks around for place to scoot.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

suayed-B Brown mare. left eye out;
 small scar un left hip. Tad saddle g 4n wlien disappeared. Notify J. Fl. essnetts 8- No-.1. Hnttax.urAix. ne q
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Set ouss' Gut the grass. root out
 ns weens and clean apl Everybody .' w''i De cheerful in proportios, as hi.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Souvenirs and Post Cards of Mena and scenery at Hiltebrand's Studio.-- Adv. s ,x
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Biliousness is disorder involving the stomach, liver and bowels. Ii opens the door for disease. Prickh Ash Bitters is the right remedy 1t drives out bile and impurities and makes man feel bright, vigorous and eheerful. Price $1.26 per bottle. Jack son Drug < v. Co. and Gunnels & Mo Coy Special Agents.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

1. Despise not the beggar who asks you for aims. His bank roll may be sufficient to command respect.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

a' v'e'lance is the price of. '...: .ze szsp- The bue, sre work.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Artist supplies at Hiltebr.nd,s- Hdv. -----1''--'-----l- -
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

'f'is true that America is iand Of milk and honey, but 1t takes a busy bee to get it.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Before ordering your own monument in advance, it is we'll to first make a record worthy of the stone.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Hang onto your pennies yet little while. They will make good sinkers when the fishing season is at it's height.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

The doctors have raised their prices, nurses want more money, collins are up in the sky. undertakers are prick ing up their ears, and grave diggers want the earth for shoveling a few pounds of it. Who wants to cash in and be planted in an old suit, anyway?
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

It's considered the most appropriate of all compliments to say that the new baby resembles it's parents But it's often rough on the kid.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is often dangerous thing to spring upon the public.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Most any man can perform heroic deeds in the heat of his imagination.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Many man is considered great by his countrymen until his wife spills the beans.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

Late reports from Washington place the government expenditures for the year just closed at approximately SC, ,750, ,000, ,000.00. This means a per capita expenditure of little over s67. Have you aided the government to that extent?
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

When man admits that he is a failure there is no room left for an argument But he can claim at least one redeeming trait which many suc- cessful men do not possess truthful ness.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

There is one way to bring the price of sugar down--let the American peo- pie stop using it. The people could stand 1t and still thrive, and so could the retailers. But the sugar pirates could not. The price would tumble with crash.