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The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
New Species of Genus Hobo.

The airplane tramp is the latest and most up-to-date specimen of the genus hobo. One of the gentry appeared at the farm home of Finn Lane. between Mena and Potter, one day last week, and announced his airplane had brok- en down and he had been forced to light in field "just over the hill" He requested Mrs. Lane to prepare a meal for him, which she did on the fellows representations he was work ing for the government. In payment the nervy stranger gave Mrs. Lane an order on the postmaster at Mena. The fraud was discovered Saturday when MT. Lane came to Mena and called on Postmaster Allen.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
MRS. WATKINS SERIOUSLY HURT
Knocked Down and Trampled by a Frightened Cow Sunday Morning.

Mrs. D. M. Watkins is at the home on Third street suffering from seri- ous injuries received Sunday morning from a frightened COW. Three ribs were broken, besides internal injuries and hurts in the spinal region. Mrs. Watkins was milking the COW and it became frightened at the noise made by some passing horses. In it's fright bossy knocked Mrs. Watkins down and trampled her in a wild effort to get outside the barn. A physician was at once called, after Mrs. Watkins had been helped to the house, but it will require several days to determine the full extent of her injuries.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
FOLKS BILLS ADVANCED.
Road Measures Introduced by Baker
 Ready for Last Reading.

A message received from Grady H. Forgy, who is at Little Rock attend ing the special session of the legisla- ture told of the good roads measures from Polk county being introduced the opening day by Representative Baker, and their advancement. The meas ures are now up for third and final reading and ultimate action by the state lawmakers. Local advocates of road improvement are confident Polk county will receive beneficial legisla- tion
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
KNOWS FROM EXPERIENCE
F. H. Brandon Pays Highway TaA
 in Seyier and Wants More.

If Polk county had more residents like P. H. Brandon, there would be little opposition to good roads in this locality Mir. Brandon owns farm in Sevier county, for which he is taxed for benefits on the Jefferson highway The taxes on 160 acres amount to a little over $5 yearly and instead of fighting other highways being built he is hoping that he will be taxed more. Having a farm near Hatton and property in Mena, MT. Brandon is putting in his spare time circulating a petition favorlng the building of a highway east from Mena to the Montgomery county line.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
4 Visitor and Mena's White Way.

One of the first of Mena's features that impressed w. c. Rochelle of Tex arkana when. he reached the city Wednesday morning was the White Way. "Your streets are better lighted than Texarkana's," was the visitors comment, and he further declared Mena must have considerable civic pride to bring about such an improve ment. Mir. Rochelle, who is claim agent for the Kansas City Southern, plans to get better acquainted with Mapa
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Look for Early Spring.

An early spring is anticipated by Mrs. M. J. Griener of Golden Rule form, who shipped out the first eggs for matching Monday. The first set tings went to southern points and will be followed next week by many more. The demand for matching eggs has started earlier this season than last, which is taken as a good indication spring is near at hand.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Grateful to Congressman Wingo.

Thru the efforts of Congressman Otis Wingo special bill passed Con gress granting an increase of pension to James M. Pollock, an Indian War veteran. MT. Pollock, who lives at Potter, was in Mena Thursday, and praised Congressman Wingo for his prompt action in getting the relief measure passed. The special bill was acted upon January 9, according to advices received by Mir. Pollock.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Marketed Big Hen. s2.3O.

One of the largest hens ever seen which R. H. Dixon brought to market Thursday. The hen weighed ten pounds, and at the price paid per pound, brought the owner $2.30. A few years ago. this amount of money would have bought nearly a dozen of the smaller breeds.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Roads Too Soft for Autos.

Dr. J. c. Hilton and Dr. L. o. Dick son returned from Eagleton Thursday with the formers car, which had been left there when a recent hunting trip had to be abandoned because of wet weather. They were unable to bring back Dr. Dickson's ear, roads being still too soft.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Sets Streams to Rooming.

What those who were unfortunate enough to be out in it called the heavi- est rain of the winter, fell upon Mena and vicinity Thursday night. The off, cial weather report shows that 2.23 inches of rain fell. The excessive wet ness set all the streams to booming and prevented those out in the rural districts from getting to Mena and those already here from returning home
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Made Aged Father Hapny.

A. c. Odell, living at 708 Jansen avenue. was go years old today, Jan uary 26, 1920, and was made very hap py by visit from three sons. Dr. Burd Odell, of Billings, Mo-. George Odell, of Lockwood. Mo, and l.. P. Odeil. s,f this state.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Wed at fine Ccurthouse.

R. D. Rose and Miss Dollye Turner, both residents of Buckknob, Scott county, came to Mena Friday and af- ter securing marriage license were married at the office of County Clerk Will Alexander by Justice l.. N. Bur nett
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Found Large Eagle, Wounded.

Lambert Christian and some boy companion encountered q large eagle while hunting in the hills north of Mena this week. but were unable to capture the bird, tho it had evidently heen wounded.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
Mena Druggist Makes Discovery.

W. H. Taylor, Pharmacist at the Jackson Drug Store, has compound that will absolutely prevent the use of Tobacco in any form Mir. Taylor has for several months been working on this formula, and has finally complet- ed it. A number of Mena people have tried this preparation, and it has prov en absolutely satisfactory. Those who wish to stop the use of tobacco should call at Jackson's Drug Store and try this pfeparafion. Adv. g-6t 3-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

and Mrs. Ford Younce of Cove Mena visitors Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

-ank Lewis of Hatfield was in
 a on business Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
ERSONAL NOTES

,stmaster J. M. Hatfield of Shady
 a Mena visitor Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

4. and Mrs. T. R. Bates came up Hatfield Saturday on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

k S. Capeheart, cashier of the | of Vandervoort, was Mena vis-
 Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

E T. Myers and Grover Cranfield |e among the Hatfield residents in
 n Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

N w. White and son, Charles,
 >e up from Grannis Tuesday to con- Ii Mena dentists.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

M. and Mrs, Grady Hand have gone o l lelIville to spend a week visiting rjends and relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Earl Clay of Franks, Ok, was in Mena Saturday co secure license to wed Miss Bessie Worsham of Hatfield.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

|ames Dashiel of Amarillo, Tex, is
 Mena for a visit with his parents 2 and Mrs. J. NJ. Dashiell.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

J. R. Hinton of McCauley, Tex, is a guest at Hotel Mena while investi- gating farming conditions in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Mayor I. o. Smith was at Wickes Wednesday on matters connected with the Jefferson Highway.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

J. E. Connell of Valdosta, Tex, was in Mena Thursday to look over local real estate offered for sale.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
colds Cause Grip ana lnfIuenza

LAXATIVE PROMO oUINzSE TabIets remove the srse. rlcrc is only one Promo ouinine." T F. a2eu.z's ss signature cn hc=. saas
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

William Gordon was in Mena hursday and Friday buying sceas
 k his store at Mountain Fork.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29
ALL KINDS OF FARM LANDS AND CITY PROPERTY AT
 RIGHT PRICES J. P. PAYNE & CO.
 Mena, Arkansas

who had fields the Board could not inspect, or fields in which only one or two diseased hills were found It is a service that win add imsneasurably to the suecess of sweet potato culture in the -tate.
 
 The Quinlne That Does Noi Affect The Head Becauac el its tonic and Laxative effect f.Ax&- TIVE PROMO eUINlNE (Tabietsl caE be taken by unYossr without causing nervousness of rinfine in tte head. E.W. GROVES sixnatnre on box. 5oe-
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

K. c. Hathaway of Mound City, Kas., is among the homeseekers now in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

S M. Riding was in Fort Smith on asday to arrange for additional
 cks of seeds for spring planting.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Route 1, and Mir. Harris ordered The Star sent to his bone that he might keep posted on local events
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

J. L. Fletcher left Wednesday after noon for Oklahoma City to look after interests in the new oil field near Cement.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

A carload of corn in the ear, shipt
 Mena from Waco, Tex, was un- Ided by Proctor & Thompson Mon
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Fred Gray, Gove's hustiing drug g.st, wa n .lend on business anes- 1ay.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Wanted Married man to work on
 farm, will furnish good house and garden spot, salary and bonus. N. w. Elliott. Cove, Ark. Adv. 8 2t st.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Sheriff J. A. Thornton was at Cove |esday collecting taxes. He will be
 Hatfield the last three days of the
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

The liver loses it's activity at times and needs help. HERBINE is an ef- fective liver stimulant. It also puri- fies the bowels. strengthens digestion and restores strength, vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 60c. Sold bg Jackson Drug Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Argus Rowe, former Mena young man, is now travelling salesman for the Ritchie Wholesale Grocery Com pany, with headquarters at Fort SmithA His territory covers portions of east and north Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Sheriff ]. A. Thornton and Deputy VI. E. Anderson spent Sunday with homefolks in Mena, but started out carly Monday morning on the tax collecting tour, going first to Hatton.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Dr. c. L. Baker, representative from Polk county, in place of w. B. Thomas, left Saturday for Little Rock II attend the special session of the Iegislature.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Mrs. Walter Owen and children. who have been visiting in Mena with her Parents, Mir. and Mrs. N. F. Bales, left Friday morning for New Wilson, Ok, to join Mir. Owens, who has lo- tated there
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Houston Johnson of Hatfield stop q in Mena Thursday while enroute
 Poteau to look after business mat
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Jeff Mannasco, residing at Umpire, Howard county, was in Mena Monday to secure a license to wed Miss Julia Davis, who resides at Baker Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

A carload of the new Overland 4s reached Mena Thursday and were un- loaded by the Zachary Motor Com- pany. Just as soon as the roads per-
 nit the new cars will be distributed among Polk county autoists.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Shipments of seed potatoes and seed o4ts have been received in Mena, and the local retailers are prepared to SUD- hIg demands for the first spring plant
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Rack Barber, who has been working aAr Grannis, came to Mena Thurs ly to spend the weekend with friends aH relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Fl. w. Anderson, of near Hatfield. vas in Mena Friday on matters con- nected with the Jefferson highway. He is one of the men named as as- sessors for the big improvement.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Elmer Barber of St. Louis is visit ing relatives near Opal after having spent a day with Mena members. of tic family. He plans to leave the z:..stt eof eof the the week week fur New Orleans to locate.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Judge J. I. Alley is in Little Rock $ look after legal matters. Before Burning he will attend circuit court t Mt. Ida.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

O. E. Backer of Beauchamp, Ark, w&s in Mena Saturday and secured a license to wed Miss Pearl Hill, also a resident of that place.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Mir. and Mrs. c. N. Jenkins left for Foreman to arrange for the ship ment of equipment needed for the Best Theater, which they plan to open soon on DeQueen street.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

J. O.. Gates, Hatfield's land man, was in Mena Monday. Because of bad roads Mir. Gates lad to make the trip by railroad, and mad to lose several hours waiting for trains.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Frank Wood of Shady Point return dE home Friday after having been afled to Mena to attend the funeral IS. R. Wood.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Walter Foster has purchased thru Kelly & Stratton, the residence prop exty on Hickory avenue next to the Warrington home.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Bill Wyle was in from his Cossatot home Monday, greeting old friends and buying needed supplies. He says the streams were so high he couldn't get in last week. His principal work now, he says, is butchering and curing the meat from herd of hogs that he fattened on beechnut and hickory mast and finished on corn.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

A, E. Harris and family have come back to Polk county to live. They had been at Honey Grove, Tex. but health conditions were not so good there as in Polk county, 50 they decided to re- turn The fani:iy wifi re located on
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Mr. and Mrs. James Bedwell of Ok lahoma City are in Mena looking for house to rent. They are having a hard time to find something suitable. They plan to stay in Mena awhile, and if the climatic conditions suit will buy home.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Mrs. J. E. Knight and children, who had been visiting MT. and Mrs. Chas. Copelin and M. w. Lindsay and fam fly, left Friday for their home at
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-29

Eft Friday morning for New wilson, Ok, to join Mir. Owens, who has lo- tated there.
 Argus Rowe, former Mena young man, is now travelling salesman for the Ritchie Wholesale Grocery Com pany, with headquarters at Fort SmithA His territory covers portions of east and north Arkansas.
 A carload of the new Overland As reached Mena Thursday and were un- loaded by the Zachary Motor Com- pany. Just as soon as the roads per Emit the new cars will be distributed among Polk county autoists.
 Lewis Prather, attorney at law at Urbana, H., is in Mena for few days visit with his aunt. Mrs. John G. Hunter and other relatives. Mir. Prather will sojourn at Hot Springs when his visit in Mena is ended.
 Mr. and Mrs. M. Evans and children of DeQueen were in Mena Tuesday to take possession of their new suburban ~ home, which they bought from E. N Hewitt. Mir. Hewitt plans to return # to his old home near Mendota, H.
 s. w. Kirtin of Wickes is one of the N men who have confidence in Uncle # Sam's securities While in Mena on & business.T Tuesday he added to his hold & ing by buying 1000 worth of W. s. S., the maximum any citizen may have.
 Mrs. Rachel Eubanks who died at the family home near Eagleton, Sun day, had been an invalid for tine past sixteen years. She was the wife of c. c. Eubanks who survives with three sons, two of whom live in Mena and the third in Texas.
 Mrs Rena Godfrey, wife of Frank Godfrey, passed away Monday night at the family home at 404 Fourth street. Decedent was the daughter of J. T. Stafford. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Apos- tolic church Interment was at Odd Fellows cemetery
 A, E. Harris and family have come back to Polk county to live. They had been at Honey Grove, Tex. but health conditions were not so good there as in Polk county, 50 they decided to re turn The faus:iy wifi re located on
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-14
9 Q Q 9 . . . o . . . 0 . o Q o .
9 PUBLIC FORUM 4
3 : o 9 . . o o o . o Q . . 8 y
TO BE SHOT AT SUNRISE

Traitors who in all countries in
time of war; and rightly too
How about knockers. I say they
are traitors to themselves and the
whols community.
In coming to your town | was
terribly set back by knockers Every
real estate company here will tell
you they have many of their deals
upset by knockers.
Since | have put up some of my
money to help in small way to de-
velop something worth while in Ash
land l don't propose to let any
knockers kick it over. ! am going to
offera price for your names, price
for your head if you please. I am
going to organize a firing squad
from the real estate firms here. We
will go to the city dads and ask that
they put on the city's books, "That
knOcker is a traitor" With the
evidence in hand the firing squad
will attend to Mr.. or Mrs. Knocker
at sunrise.
E. P. MOORE.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-14
same manner as for the white fond
Domestic Science Director
.Soery-y Flour 20.

same manner as for the white fond
ant.
The following rules should be kept
in mind when preparing fondant:
Scald the saucepan well before
using, to be sure there is no odor
or taste from previous cooking.
Never stir the syrup after the
sugar is dissolved and cooking has
commenced. This is most import
ant. II the syrup is stirred the fin
ished product will be granular. When
testing the, syrup carefully remove
from the stove or turn out the gas
flame, in order to prevent further
cooking.
Always cover the saucepan until
boiling point is reached. II any
sugar has gathered on the sides of
the saucepan, the steam created by
covering the kettle will remove it.
Wash the hands in cold water before
kneading the fondant.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-14
he facts. He made this statement

the facts. He made this statement
today:
"Now, while l call the attention
of the public upon the fact that
had this great Mexican earthquake
exactly forecast since August II,
1919, am waiting for the verifica-
ton of some other representations
which I have connected with the
same league and which have been
so roughly twisted and distorted by
some INSCRIPTIONS eastern people"
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-14

certain predictions of storms and
Quakes and other disturbances that
he declared would follow as result
of the gathering of six planets on
one side of the sun had been en-
larged upon and distorted by popular
imagination.
Concerning the earthquakes in
Mexico and in the Canary Islands,
Prof Porta now declares he predict
ed these last August, and that his
forecase has been fully sustained by
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-14

been fully verified by the recent vio-
lent shocks in ten Mexican states
and in the Canary islands, in the
opinion of Mr.. Porta.
Prof. Porta became famous last
month as the man who had predict
ed the end of the world on December
II.
While he was generally reputed to
have made such a prediction, he
showed very conclusively that he had
done nothing OF the kind, but that
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-14

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9.-The
predictions of Albert F.. Porta of San
Francisco that certain sections of
the Pacific coast and other places
would be rocked by earthquakes and
seismic disturbances due to the
"league of planets" last month have
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1920-01-14
How TO Make Cream Candies ut
Home

How TO Make Cream Candies mt
The cream candies Of the confec-
toner always seem beyond the skill
of the unprofessional candy maker.
There are many interesting princi-
pies to be learned regarding the
cooking of sugar, and it is probably
one Of the most uncertain sub
stances to work with, 1t is easily
affected by the atmospheric condi-
tions and it is wise to select a clear
day to experiment with the cooking
OF sugar syrup for candies.
However, if the following direc-
tions are studied and carefully fol-
lowed it will be possible for the in
experienced candy maker to make a
variety Of cream candies.
The base or foundation for this
type of candy is called "fondant, &"
and can be used for an almost end
less variety of combinations.
Directions Given for Making OF
Foundation
To make this fondant take 4 cups
OF granulated sugar. Y teaspoon of
cream CT tartar and 2 cups of boil
ing water. Put the sugar and
cream of tartar in saucepan. add
the boiling water and stir until SUI
gar is dissolved
The mixture should be stirred
slowly from the center of the pan
in order TO avoid having grains of
sugar gather on the sides of the
saucepan. The saucepan must be
kent free from sugar or the fondant
will become "grainy."
Cover the kettle until boiling
point is reached, then remove and
cook until the syrup will form
soft ball' when dropped in cold wa
ter This takes about ten minutes.
When cooked remove from fire at
once and set aside to cool in the pan
it was cooked in.
Emphasis Placed on Cooling Syrup
Evenly
1t is most important that the syr-
up should cool evenly, therefore do
not hasten the process by pouring it
into another dish or by putting the
saucepan into cold water
When cool, but not too cold, stir
vigorously with a spatula or flat
wooden spoon, until the syrup has
changed to a white, creamy, glossy
paste. When too stiff to stir, turn
onto board and knead.
The lightness of the fondant de-
pends upon the amount of kneading,
as this part of the process canno.
be overdone.
When light and creamy, place in
an earthern bowl or jar, cover with
a damp cloth and put in a cool place
for at least twenty-four hours before
using.
This fondant will keep for weeks
if kept cool and well covered with
a damp cloth.
II well made, the fondant will be
very white, glossy and satiny in ap-
pearance. 1T should feel as smooth
as butter when a bit is rubbed be-
tween the thumb and forefnger.
Fondant Sometimes VIII Become
Granular
Sometimes, however, even with
the greatest of care, the fondant
will become grainy or sugary after
1t has been stirred. If this should
occur, place in the saucepan, add
hot water stir until dissolved, cover
and cook to the soft-ball stage again.
A dark fondant can be made with
two cups OF brown sugar, one cup
Of maple syrup, one-half teaspoon
of cream of tartar and one cup Of
boiling water Mix and cook in the