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The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-08
 SMALLEST MAN IN ILLINOIS DEAD

(By International News Service.D
 Macomb. Ill, April 2.-Illinois' smallest man is dead here. He is Jonn Kelley, fifty, forty-four inches la height, weighing 150 pounds. Kelley died of apoplexy few days ago. Years ago circuses were bidding for his ser vices. He spurned all because of self consciousness of his diminutiveness. In Kelley's younger days his legs were doublesjointed, permitting him to move as rapidly backward as forward. He was normal from the waist up, his only deformity being in his limbs. All his life he worked on a farm here, using step-ladder when harnessing his team.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-08
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE

l. J. A. Hughes, Tax Assessor in and for Polk County Arkansas, will be at the following places herein below mentioned, and on the dates also mentioned in said
 notice for the purpose of assessing the per-
 sonal property in and for said County:
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He Said.
 stranger within stranger and hope lessly inaccessible.
 Come with me. my dear" was all he said
 She followed him slowly, an unac- customed weakness in her knees. He entered the monster caia and waited for her. For some moments the gloom was impenetrable to her eyes but as their pupils dilated she began to dis cover shadows within the shadow until she was able to make out the entire scheme of interior arrangement The ground floor, with the exception of an open space around the trunk of the tree, was devoted to a series of vast sleeping rooms into which. she gath cred from muttered phrase of Mac Closter's. were herded nightly all the girls of marriageable age, accompa' nied by few of those old harridans who in certain tribes act as govern esses with the qualification that 1t is their duty to instlll all the knowledge which the mentors of the young of civilized peoples are supposed to with hold.
 (To Be Continued
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PUBLIC NOTICE.

This is to notify the public that l am not engaged in the Auction busi- ness, having assigned my license over to MT. w. H. Clover, and at this time I want to tell you people that shall ever recall with pleasure the good words that have been said in my fav- or. You will find MT. Glover a man, scholar, and gentleman, fully qualified, pleasing in manner, capable, honest, and man for whom there will be no need of apoligy upon my return.
 Sincerely yours,
 Col. c. M. Latimer,
 Adv. 79-2t 15-1t Auctioneer.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-08

SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts, Burns. Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most import ant. When an EFFICIENT antisep- tic is applied promptly. there is no danger of infection and the wound be- gins to heal at once. For use on man or beast BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISEPT1C and HEALING AGENT. Buy Il now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c, 50c, $1.0o and s1.s0. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-08
NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CONFIRMATION OF TITLE.

Notice is hereby given that there has been filed in my office as Clerk of the Chancery Court for poik County. Arkansas, petition for the confrma- tiof of the title to the N.Y. NE14, and the SWA NEA, and all the SEA 1 NEA lying North of the Ouachita River, also all of the NWA SEA- ly- ing Nerth of the Ouachita River, also all of the NEA SWH lying North of the Ouachita River, and also part of the Eh NWA described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said tract and running thence West 10 rods, thence South IF degrees West 3l 3-1l rods, thence South 4 degrees East 70 rods, thence South 50 degrees West 50 rods to the Bank of the Ouachita River, thence down said river in southeasterly direction IS 3-5 rods, thence East 47 rods, thence North 160 rods to the place of begin hing, all in Section 16, Twp. 2 S.. R. 28 w., in Polk County, Arkansas, and quieting of the title to the same in K. T. Embry and J. B. Hilton, petitioners therein.
 All persons claiming said lands. or any interest therein, are hereby warn ed and called upon to appear in the Chancery Court of Polk County, Ar kansas, within six weeks and show cause why said title to said lands should not be confirmed in the said K. T, Embry and J. B. Hilton.
 Witness my hand as Clerk of the Chancery Court of Polk County, Ark, and the seal thereof on this 11th day of March, 1920.
 w. l.. PARKER, Clerk. Arley Woodrow, Atty. for petitioners. Adv.-lst pub. March IS, 1920. Last pub. April %, 1920.
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO 0uTET
 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That on this 10th day of March, 1920. ]. O. Gates filed in my office his petition to the Chancery Court of Polk County, where in he claims title to Lot 24 In Block ls of inc town of Janssen. Polk coun- ty Arkansas, and states such facts as show in him a prima facie title thereto. and prays the court to quiet and con firm his title to said lot Now, there fore. all persons who claim or have any right. title or interest in said Lot 24, Block l9, of the town of Janssen. Polk County, Arkansas. are hereby warned and called upon to appear in said chancery Court within six weeks from this date and show cause if any there be, why the prayer of said peti- ton should not be granted and why the title to said land should not be for ever quieted and confirmed in the peti- tioner.
 Given under my hand this 10th day of March, 1920.
 " l. PARKER,
 Clerk of the Chancery Court of Y
 Polk County. Arkansas. Ads.--1st pub. March II 1920. Last pub. April Is. 1920
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Notice for Publication. Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at Camden, Arkansas, March 13, 1920.
 NOTICE is hereby given that
 JOHN H. MILLER, of Egger, Arkansas, who, on Febru- ary IT, 1917, made q homestead en- try. No. 07303. for the Sis SW1z, See tion 36, Township S., Range 28 w., 9th Principal Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the Ian dabove described, before the Pro- bate Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the goth day of April, 1920.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Phine Howard. William Deramus, Bert Smith, Vonuntine Simpson. all of Egger, Arkansas B. M. TREBLE, Register. Adv.-1st pub. Mar fs. 1920. Last pub. April 15 1920.
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new and strange personality upon which her twelve hours of brave Inter course with him had had no occasion to establish it's grip. He became
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-08

FOR SALE---One Duroc Gilt
 months old Registered. W. 0. West, Cove, Ark Adv 12 tf
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BLACK

BLACK MINORCAS--The large
 strain. Eggs for matching, s1.50 for 15 postpaid c. E. Mallon, R. F. D. Grannis, Ark.--Adv. IA At
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-08

For saie--4n haies hay. See or write M. B. Fried. ig Fork k-Adv. II If
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-08

ARE YOU using costly stationery for scratch tabs? Get regular scratch tabs at The Star office. They same money.--d&w If
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15
4 LEOPARD Cannot
CHANGE ITS SPOTS
MIR. Dotlson, the "Liver Tonen
Man, Tells the Treachery
of Calomel.

Calomel loses you dayI You know
What calomel is It's mercury; quicleS
silver. Calomel Is dangerous. 1t
crashes into sour bile like dynamits,
cramping and sickening you. Calomel
attacks the bones and should never DO
put int your system.
When you, feel bilious, sluggish, CON.
stipated and all knocked out and believe
you need q dose of dangerous calomel
just remember that your druggist sells
for q few cents large bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone, which is entirely vegetable
and pleasant to take and is q perfect
substitute for calomel. 1t is guaranteed
=. to start your liver without stirring yew
up inside, and can not salivate.
Don't take calomell 1t can not bs
trusted any more than leopard or O
wildcat. Take Dodson's Liver Tone
which straightons you right up and
makes you feel fine. Give it to the
children because it is perfectly harmless
and dossn't gripe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15
SENATOR kNOX'S PEACE
,RBSOLUTlON.

The able speech OF Senator Philan,
"er C. Knox Of Pennsylvania in sup
port Of his peace resolution has
made Il profound impression upon
the country to the extent OF calling
attention to the fact that the distin,
guished statesman and Chief Exccu
tive, whose friends claimed that "ho
kept us out of war" is now being Pill
loricd, so TO speak by his political
enemies with the claim that she kept
us out of peace" Senator Knox's ar
gumcnt in support of the eontontiCn
uat the same power that IL author.
lied under the Constitution to de.
clare war Is by the same reasoning
declared has received enthusiastic
support from many parts Of this
country.
Senator Knox Is now in the lime
light. by virtue Of Senator Penrose's
raining Of him as q presidential can.
d.date. We believe that he would
mako an ideal Chief Executive but
Tor one ract,--he Is a st<aesm...
Ct transcendent ability and
those kind OF men do not
land in presidential Offices ex.
ccpt by accident, us was the case with
Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Still, this
war has brought aGout many chang
cS. Tho people want peace, both IN
law and IN fact. They are weary OF
this unsettled condition OF affairs
They do A.. want any League OF
Nations with is endless broils and
bick>.iLi5s with the peoples Of tho
Old World. Ii we can succeed in
employ our own people in our own
mills and factories with profitable
wages and sell those goods ut salts
factory PRICES, prosperity will be not
ed everywhere in this' land and W.
@h"ii bS IL lcutC. Even HOW, lIcSi
dent Wilson's life would not be sac
=: &oIno parts oi Europe on account
e his attitude with reference to Ger
n,l,l small nations.
,.ct 10 hope thnt the Knox rcsolu
ton with its Skilllully worded pro
Visions may pass both houses Of tho
Congress in Il manner that will make
it the law of the land and give ny
peace.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

Accept "California" Syrup OF Figs
only-look for the name California
on the package, then you are sure
your child is having III. best and
most harmless laxative or physic
for the little stomach, liver and
bowels. Children love its delicious
fruity taste. Full directions for child's
dose on each bottle. Give 1t without
f"ar
Mother! You muat say "Californ-
Street Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

of color should be removed and the
brother in black" given an oppor'
tunity to express his approval inside
of the Democratic Party OF some OF
the best white friends he has over
had tho privilege of serving.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15
Take "Dodson's Liver Tone" Instead

Here's my guarantee! Ask your
druggist for bottle OF Dodson's
Liver Tone and take a spoonful to.
night. If it doesn't start your liver
and straighten you right up better
than ealomel and without gripping or
making you sick ] want you. to 60
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

ihe colorod woman at Hampton.
for insulting her and whose fighting
qualities awakened the admiration
oi her white neighhors should en-
d,aVor to enlist in the regular Unit
cd States Army. She is certainly on.
titled to the exercise of tho right Of
suffrage. :,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

back to the store and get your money.
Take spoonful of harmless, vege-
table Dodson's Liver Tone tonight and
wake up feeling great. It's perfectly
harmless, so give it to your children
any time. 1t can't saliyatc, 80 lot
them eat anything afterwards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15
DYED HER BLOUSE,
SKIRT AND A COAT
- =
diamond Dyes" Turned Faded,
Shabby Apparel Into New.

"DIAMOND DYES TURNED FAD.
ED, SHABBY APPAREL INTO
NEW.
Don't worry about perfect results
Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new. rich,a fade'tss color to
any fabric, whether it be wool; silk
linen. cotton or mixed goods,-dress
IS, blo"".3, Stockings; Rkirts; chill
clen's coats, feathers, drapperies and
coverings.
"he Direction Book with each pack
e;e tells go plainly how 10 diamond
DIV" over any color that you can not
make a misteke.
TO match any material, have drug
''e' show you Diamond Dye Color
Card.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15
ASPIRIN
introduced by "Bayer'' to Physicians i'm 1900

You want genuine Aspirin-the
Aspirin prescribed by physicians
for nineteen years. The name
"Bayer" means the true, world
famous Aspirin, proved safe by
millions of people.
Each uabroken package of
"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" con-
tains proper directions Sor Colds,
Headache, Toothache, Earache,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

Neuralgia, Lumba"o, Rheumatism,
Neuritis and for Pain generally.
Always say "Bayer" when buy
ing Aspirin. Then look for the
safety "Baycr Cross" on the pack
age and on The tablets.
Handy tin boxes of twelve tab
let's cost but few cents. Drug
gists also sell larger packages.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

AL Of the Elaine rioters, who were
granted new trial by the Arkansas
Supreme Court have been again CON
victed and sentenced.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

u people would pay their bills al
pr ompt!y as some other pcople ask
faTers, there would be q big improve
mont in this world.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

People. who are dead do not have
to pay bills or suffer from the blund'
ers of the Democratic Party.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

Death seems to be playing havoc
with the undertakes in this city.
Int he seems to be making no haste
Il calling the physicians in tho
same CITY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

Prayers are all right if you offer
enough of them, but do not let pray
crs interfere with your work. else
You may have more time TO pray
end no time to work
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

lcople, who pray all the time he.
long in heaven where it Is all prayer
and no work. Down here, we should
ray while we work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

People, who make money are spend
irg it and not much Of it is going to
charitable institutions either.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

Some people have high temper and
some people have low temper and
some other people have no temper AT
al!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15

Colored folks are divided on candi
dates just like the white folks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15
RESOURCES.

Paper Currency ... 10.4G5. %
fractional paper currency.
nickels and cents.. 1853
Gold Coin ........ 6.251 .03
Silver Coin ............ =. $3.50
Bonds guaranteed ...... 6,500.Op
All other items Of resources 5.7l5.13
Total. $651. 92S.Sl
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid ill.,. 34.300.00
Surplus fund ..... 100000
Dividends unpaid ...... S6.a9
Individual deposits, SUBJ.
ject to check ...... 242.SGI.:9
Savings deposits '........ 343. QG3. 23
Demand certificates Of de-
post .......... 1uo.o
Certified checks ...... 2,274 90
Cashiers checks out
standing. ......... 1860
Total Of all deposits. (5S9.o9824,
Bills payable. including
certificates OF deposit repre-
senting money borrowed 100000
Reserved for ACQUIRED inter
=. eet eli deposits. ..... $3.50
t1Sc-Ted FOR accrued iater
Ronds guaranteed. $3.50, $4,000
Payment by subscribers on
Liberty Bonds. ....... Ass
All other items Of liability b,2279h
Total S6b1 ,SzS.S'
I, Albert V. Norrell, Jr.. Cashier.
do solemnly swear that the above
a true statement Of tho financial con
located at Richmond, IN the
County Of Henri 60, State ~.
Virginia at the close Of business
on the 4th day OF May. 1920 to tha
best Of my knowledge and belief.
Correct Attest:
NBER| NoRREIL JRY
Cashier
JOHN II. TAYLOR.
'IEFRT A. TENNANT
r. W WHITING
Directors.
State Of Virginia. City OF Richmond
Swt tn to and subscribed before mo
~ Abe. V Norre,' r.. Cashier this
'?.h dav Of Mev 1920
JAS. r. GARTER, Notary Public
Nv commission expires January 81 :.
1921.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-15
STATEMENT or THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF MECHANICS
SAVINGS BANK or RICHMOND,
VIRGINIA.

Located at Richmond. in the Coun.
ty of licnrico, Safe OF Virginia, at
the close OF business May 4, 1920
made to the STATE Corporation
Commission
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-11-01
NASHVILLE TESTIMONY
HOmeI Proof. Here, There and
Everywhere.

When you see Doan's Kidney Pills
recommended in this paper you must
always find the recommended Mays.
Vile resident. It's the same every
where in $500 towns in the U. s.
Fifty thousand people publicly thank
Doan's. What other kidney remedy
can give this proof of merit. honesty
and truth? Home testimony must be
true or u could not be published here.
Read this Maysville recommendation.
Then insist ON having Doan's. You
will know what you are getting:
George II. King, prop. grocery. 615
e. Second St., Maysville, says: 81
have used Doan's Kidney Pills off and
on for several years, getting them at
J. ]. Wood & Sons Drug Store and |
have been greatly benefited by them.
Sometimes my Kidneys have been out
OF order and the kidney secretions
have been irregular in passage. /
have suffered severely with aches
through the small Of my back. When
I have been that way, l have used a
box or two Of Doan's Kidney Pills.
They have never failed to cure the
attack"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. King had. Foster-Bilburn Co,
Mfrs. N. Y
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Uncle Ted on the Foreign Service.

Uncle Ted on the Foreign Service.
Uncle Ted was at work banking up
the foundations of the house for the
winter when Ruth and Jack inter-
rupted him, the latter asking: uncle
Ted. what does Mr.. Harding mean
when he says our foreign service is
our first line of defense? | didn't
know we had ,foreigen army"
HE didn't refer to foreign army,
Jack" said Uncle Ted, leaning on his
rake. with the exception of a few
thousand soldiers being kept in Ger
many by Mr.. Wilson We have no for
eign army, and we don't expect to
have If we can keep out of the Wilson
world club What Mr.. Harding meant
was the members of our diplomatic
corps, men sent abroad to represent
our country in its relations with for
eign powers. If you will run and get
yOul CobidphiCS anu ASe AiS AhiiSh
this job will give you a little talk on
the foreign service" Ten minutes
later the three students Of politics
were seated in the parlor, and Uncle
Ted, clearing his throat, began:
Centuries ago 1t was the practice
of kings to send their personal repre-
sentatives to other kings to talk about
alliances, agreements on the treat
ment of citizens of the one country
while visiting~the other, and trade re-
lations which might strengthen the
friendships and prosper subjects of
their countries At lrst these repre-
sentatives were just royal messen-
gers, but later their duties became
more permanent. A man who was a
goor bargainer, or who had great sue
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not engage in business and they have
no way to provide for old age. To be
proud of our service we must make it
attractive to the best class of young
men, and to do that we must treat
them like human beings"
5 TOW many ambassadors and min
listers have we now, Uncle Ted?"
asked Ruth. Twelve ambass adors
and, 81 ministers are listed" replied
Uncle Ted, "but 1t looks as if the ma
jority of them were called back to
plead for Mr.. Cox during the pre-elec-
ton campaign"
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greatest diplomats of Europe and
made the American type Of diplomacy
something to be copied by others.
That man was Benjamin Frankliil.
who did more than any other man
who ever lived in setting the example
for clean diplomacy. Incidentally, he
secured the help of the French in our
struggle for independence.
"But as the struggles between our
political parties became more intense,
our consular and diplomatic service
became the victom of the spoils sys-
TEN, which means that the Offices
were given to men who had performed
some political service for the party in
power, and who were thus rewarded.
They were of little account as foreign
days of Andrew Jackson. a Demo-
cratic President, TO the voctor be-
longs the spells. This got so had tina
in 1906 the Republican party deter
mined to put a stoy to it, and our con-
sular system was recognized and put
on merit basis. A man was appoint
ed after he had shown he could do the
wor kwell, and he was kent in as long
as he did it well. When Mr.. Wilson's
party came in ii proceeded to undo
much that had been done by the Re
publicans. The Democrats had been
out for long time, and thousands CT
them wanted jobs. Our diplomatic
posts, ambassadors, ministers. and
the like, were practically sold to the
largest contributors to the Democratic
campaign fund, and one ambassador
made a perfect fool of himself by
having his experiences in Germany
written into movie picture with him
| self as the hero and the kaiser the
dep-dyed villain. These spoilsmen
knew nothing of diplomacy or of his
tory, or of anything concerning the
countries to which they were sent
and for that reason they were unable
to keep this country informed of what
was going on and what the chances
were of our getting into the war. Mr
Wilson distrusted his own appointees
so much that he sent a personal rep
resentative to Europe to keep him adj
vised of what was going on. He acted
just like the old kings of Europe. but
unfortunately. he paid no attention tC
the advice of his representative, bu
caused us to go into the war unpre
pared
1.-The Republican party will un.
doubtedly reorganize the diplomatic
and consular service and make it bet.
ter than, it ever was before, and
SHOULD advise you, Jack. to think ovel
the idea of going into it some day, fol
you will be going to college in few
years, and if you show the inclination
and ability to make good consular
officer you may be able to get gov
erment scholarship in that course anC
be appointed after you have complet
ed it. Another thing the Republican
may do is to give the foreign servic,
officers retired pay after they hav'
served for 80 years, so that they will
not be down and out after such Ions
service for their government Ever,
other country that amounts to any
thing does this, because consuls can
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Ire policemen of Athens have a
very effective way of dealing with the
automobile speed fiend. The members
Of the Athenian traffic squad" are
provided with planks studded with
long, sharp nails, which they drop in
front of motor cars that are approach
ing at what appears to be excessive
speed. If the driver is not driving toe
fast he can stop in time; IF he is, his
tires are spunctured.