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The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
AN AMFIiL CALAMITY.

Not in the history of Polk county hes such calamity befallen as that which hit the Wickes community last Thursday. That a family of seven, under the home roof, and a guest should each die in but an instant by the resistless force that swooped from inc heavens, is almost inconeeiyaDle' but SO 1t was, and most to be pitied of all. is that lone husband and father' who was almost an eyewitness to the catastrophe, and now, with lite conl- panion and six sons and daughters laid in a single grave, and the iass vestige of the home wiped out thls' must face the world alone, save for that comfort that comes from above, and the sympathy that wells up in the heart and eyes of all who know.
 i The whole community, too, appre- ciates the unselfish work of those who rushed to the scene of death and gave their best efforts to the relief work. AS was to be expected, knowing the man, Judge H. w. Finger led the workers from Mena, and remained at the task until he could do no more And, in behalf of Polk county The Star wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to those heroic men and womer from De Queen and Gillham, whc rushed by auto to the scene and with utmost fortitude assisted in the grue- some tasks that tried the stanchest souls.
 i And, knowing these things, it is but human-sweetly human-that many are gladly offering such material aic as they can to relieve those who re. main sufferers.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

state of Oklahoma, when those of Texas, Mississippi and other states have charted tho course and found it safe and practical why should we longer hesitate-and why should we stand here idle. The Oklahoma Cot ton Growers Association has already sold 30,000 bales of cotton this sea- son, and Carl Williams, member of the board of directors, in commenting upon the work of the association, said while in Little Rock last Saturday: What the association does is this 1; It cuts out ineficiency at country points.
 "It eliminates, speculation at country points.
 Tt does away with deliberate or unconscious undergrading. The small country buyer always plays it safe. It is rarely he will pay what he believes the cotton really is worth. Government figures show that in Ar kansas last year the price that the farmer actually received averaged $7.20 bale less than the market price for 76,000 bales.
 All these factors taken together result in tremendous saving and all of it goes to the farmer.
 "The association is based on the idea of doing business on sound busi- ness principles. 1t is the first or ganizaton of its kind that has ever attempted this
 Leading Worker to Mena.
 Some of the biggest men and best brains of the nation are now assisting in the organization work in Arkansas. Clarence Ousley, formerly assistant secretary of the U. s. Department of Agriculture, our own Dr. Bradford Knapp, Dean Arkansas College of Agriculture, and other notables are now touring the state one behalf of this great movement. The county agricultural agent is completing ar engagements with the state campaign director for bringing one of the we'll known and experienced men now in- terested in the work in Arkansas to Mena soon for a conference with the farmers and business men of the country.
 Marketing Cowpeas and Hogs.
 A number of farmers have asked the county agent if he could aid them in marketing the cowpea crop. It is an old axiom that no salesman can go to the market until he has something to sell. All famers who have cowpeas for sale should list them with the county agent imme- diately so that he may know some thing of the grade, quality and quan- --~F
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
nIn X HARn IOB WELL

While most of Mena slept at ease Thursday night, unconscious of the terrible toll of life taken by the dead ly tornado at Wickes, The Star had a representative at the scene of de- struction. All night long the young man worked with bands of searchers, fighting their way thru the tangled woods, in the darkness and the rain in the effort to succor the victims of the storm. To the nights work of the young man is due almost altogether i the facts and data that made up the excellent story of the storm found in Fridays issue. To go sleepless and without food, to contend with the forces of nature, to take a part in some of the ghastly features of life are only incidentals in the work of those who report the news of the world This verbal bouquet is ar ranged especially for Don D. Clement, The Stars representative, who volun- teered to do hard job of newspaper work and did it well.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
THANK SOLVING

Thanksgiving Day again is here, and the employees of The Star, some fourteen in number, will have rest from their usual work, and 1t IS honed each may nnatit in enjoyment that comes from time we'll spent, from kind acts and thoughtfulness of others.
 Our entire county has fresh in mind this day the terrible catastrophe that has befallen some of it's citizens in the dreadful storm at Wickes, and one of these, the greatest sufferer of all voiced the sentiment to the writer that his loss had brought to him wonder full lesson as to the hearts of his neighbors, of the love and kindness that had come to him in his darkest hour. Even this man, in this, finds reason for gratitude, for thankfulness
 How much more should the lessor touch the rest of usl
 And, at Thanksgiving time, here l: contribution that seems suitable tC the hour, to have thoughts worth re cording:
 The end of the season comes again 1t comes as it has always come II that marvellous, that glorious attire those wonderfully radiant yellow anf golden hues, vermillion, silvery grays greens and browns in many shades, II amazing variety and richness.
 ssThe melancholy days are come,' so sings the poet, and we even in tht face of these beautiful things, ars thoughtlessly inclined to join hands with the rest and bow in silent, sober and perhaps sorrowful meditation But it isn't quite the right spirit. Il adds nothing to the pleasure of life and it takes away great deal. Au tumn should be the happiest time oi the whole year. It is the season od harvest, the period of compensation when earth yields up her bounty tc the nobleman of the field The golden grain is bulging from the corncrib The hay is chucked back to the very apex of the barn roof. There is pork in pickle and beef in brine. i" The very air is tfngling with frost. It IS the season or all seasons III tne year that should bolster up mans faith in his Creator, his country, his fellow creatures and himself, and be happy in so doing. It is truly time for re- joicing and Thanksgiving.
 There are no perfect creatures in the world. We can not expect the millennium. We do not always ex- neci fha fnll harvest There are rain and wind, heat and cold, and there is the stony ground It is the one great tribute to human faith that we plant and wait with the confident belief that -'as ye SOW ye gre like to reap"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
OTHER STORM DAMAGE.

Friday morning, with telephone communication cut off, inquiries were made as to friends and relatives liv- ing outside Wickes, and in the path of the storm. Horsemen were sent to the outlying districts for news. A patched telephone connection sent the hurried request that doctors be sent to the Giles Bruce place, miles west Of Wickes, stating that a boy had re- ceiyed broken leg, the home destroy ed, and Mrs. Bruce and two other members of the Bruce family injured, tho to what extent was not stated.
 Further word was that the Ed Will son place, in the same neighborhood as the Bruce home, had been totally destroyed, but that no one was in- lured. Mrs. T. McClelland, we'll known to Mena folk, had a barn destroyed, and two buiros and other livestock killed. The broken tele- phone connections made it impossible 70 get an accurate check on the real damage to the territory, and reports were awaited with much misgivings.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
FARM NOTES
By c. W. BRoYLEs.

The work of the organization com mittee of the Arkansas Cotton Grow CTS Co-Operative Association is pro- ceeding rapidly and the results are very gratifying to all the workers engaged in this great enterprise. New men have been placed in several coun- ties recently to direct the campaign work and others will be placed within the next few days. Pulaski county s quota was 8,474 bales. You note we say ~was,' for when Major Hugh T.. Brown returned to the office of the campaign director few days ago he brought with him contracts covering 3,lT6 bales making the total number of bales signed to the contract in Pulaski county 13,955. Thus has Pulaski county oyer-subscrlbed its quota by 60 per cent, and should the rest of the counties in the state fol- low Pulaski's splendid example it would mean total of 4,484 bales, or more than three times the 100000 goal Independence county is now conducting an intensive campaign while the county agent in Faulkner county a few days ago delivered more than 300 signed contracts covering several thousand bales to the Little Rock office.
 Get Ready for Victory Week.
 A corps of more than 30 trained workers are now in the field but in order that the work may be pushed as rapidly as possible the week beginning December 12 has been designated as Victory Week." and the state cam paign director is calling for 500 vol untary workers to give their entire tune during this week to the organi- zation work. A number of Polk coun- ty farmers have already signified their intention of devoting their time to this great work, but more are needed. The old saying that about Neverybody's business being mo- body's." would prove true of this movement, should every farmer sit back on his launches and wait for developments. Five hundred volun- tary workers are needed in the state for Victory Week. Polk county must furnish it's share for work in it's own borders.
 When s5.000 cotton growers in the
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

tity they may be offered for cooper ative marketing As the agent makes the rounds of the various communi- ties and community clubs this matter is being taken up, but the work will be greatly facilitated if those farm CTS in each community who are inter- ested will help obtain this inforna- tion and forward it to the county agents office.
 The above is true of the movement for marketing hogs cooperative ly. Those farmers who have re- quested the county agent to assist in marketing their hogs comparatively will greatly expedite matters if they will help collect such information and place it in the hands of the president of their community club, or send direct to the agent. Half a ear or more has been listed but the re- mainder are being listed slowly.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
STORAGE PEOPLE ARE
 FOOLISH. SAYS DAVIS
Jack Up Eggs Prices Until Only Rich Can Buy; Are Loaded in Spring
 and Must Sell Under Cost.

1 Washington, Nov. 1S.-Eggs, Sec.
 retary of Labor Davis said Wednes- day, are going "sky high" and like wise turkey. These two commodities contrary to foodstuff prices, are being boosted prior to holiday demands Davis asserted, "by the cupidity and shortsightedness of the storage ware house people"
 W Wfien the warehouse people get all the eggs gathered in, they jack up the price until nobody can buy but the rich" Secretary Davis declared, then in the spring, they have noth- ing on their hands but cold storage eggs, they are obliged to sell below cost.
 Commissioner of Labor Statistics Stewart tells me further than Thanks giving turkey in Washington may go up to 70 cents a pound. know for my part, if turkey goes to 79 cents, I'll eat corned beef and cabbage for my Thanksgiving dinner"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
WE LIKE THE FUN.

That the Polk County possum Cut originated in a spirit of fun, and thru that spirit has grown year by year goes without saying. And that ever the feast of nonsense is made the richer because, each time, serious worthwhile thoughts creep in, and be- come a part, is conceded by all. But 1he fun is the drawing card, based as 1t is on a banquet of the best of the good things to eat.
 And here's an indication of how folks like it.
 Early this season it was announced hat but l75 plates would be laid--nc more, no less. The tickets were gone almost in 8 day. At last the pressure became too great, and the committed in charge arranged for 225 plates.
 And here's what T. R. Jones, ST. one of the fathers of the club, said
 All day before the event l was
 confined at home, and the jangle oi
 the phone was almost continuous
 Men begged to know if it was moi
 possible that someone had a ticket
 that could not go, and then several
 said they would gladly pay tht
 price if they could merely gain ad.
 mission. would forego the dinner
 willingly if could be in at the feast
 of fun"
 The lesson is that folks like ts laugh they like to laugh with others and hear others laugh.
 Today Mena has no room large enough to hold those who would glad " attend the annual bancsets of the Polk County Possum Club.
 Some day there will be getting to- gether of good men and women in having such a place, and with the de- veiopment of this will come big com munity efforts of uplift, not overlook ing fairs, poultry and stock shows. community singing. drill hall for our Howitzer Company, big religious re- sivals. and dozen other fine move nents.
 The best of all is the spirit of get ing together, and clean fun is a 'plendid vehicle for the doing.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
WOULD HOLD COTTON
 ACREAGE DOWN AGAIN
meeilng of Planters, Bankers and Merchants Called to Meet in
 Memphis December 12.

Memphis, Nov. 22.-A meeting of planters, bankers and merchants rom all the cotton producing states VIII be called to meet in Memphis De- cemDer l2 to discuss plans to hold cotton acreage in 1922 to point not Io exceed that planted in 1921 it was Qaeeided Monday at a meeting of the memphis Cotton Exchange.
 According to the resolutions no ef- lort VIII be made to secure a reduc- ton from the acreage of 1921. but planters will be urged not to exceed
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
8 WE'RE KILLED IN
 TORNADO AT WTCKES

(Continued From Page One) and sister, Mrs. Matte Felts, who had been visiting at De Queen, and who arrived home a scarce two hours before the sudden ending of her and her kindred's lives. The family had made hurried shopping in Wickes, in order to reach nome" before the rain. From the dress of some of the bodies, 1t is thought that they were caught in the rain, and daughter and son were in the process of changing to dry clothing when their lives were snuffed out.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

calls on the United States to come so sbs rescue. We are dead willing, but would like to see the forces that have been corrailing the nations money the past few years, do the rescuing' Certain it is that the common people of the country cannot do 1t. They have been too busy ''rescuing the profteers who continue to bleed pro- dneers and consumer alike.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
THE WORLDS WARFARE.

Beginning with the Trojan War and including the World War, an encyclo- pedia classifies 50 notable conflicts in the history of the world.
 The Trojan War, with the siege of Troy as it's principal battle occurred ll93 to 11S4, B. c.
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 The Trojan, Messenian, Perso-Grec- ian, Sacred Wars of Greece, Sannite, Pubic, Greco Roman, Jugurthine, Ro- man Social, Mithridatic, Gladatorial. Gallic. and Roman Civil wars were tile principal struggles in the pre- Christian period of history.
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 Between the advent of the Christian era and the discovery of America in l592, nine notable conflicts occurred. The Austro-Swiss war, which brought he Independence of Switzerland, prob ably had the most important effect on modern history.
 Conflicts in the earlv chritiagp per- iod were: Jewish Roman. Dacian, Barbarian, Saracen, Hundred Years, Aastro- o-Swiss, and Hustle wars, the NA A@aetN1r aiiN t4lt W ar UL the hg&cS.
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 Eight notable wars occurred be- tween the time Columbus discovered he new world and the American colon ies declared their independence in 776. These included the French Civil Spanish-Netherlands, Thirty Years. English Civil. Spanish Succession' Russian, Austrian Succession and Seven Years wars.
 The American Revolution. French Revolution, Napoleonic war, War of 1872, Greco Turkish war which brought Grecian independence. Mexi- can war, Crimean war. Italian and American Civil wars occurred in the So years between l776 and 1865.
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 The Seven Weeks, Franco -Prussian. Russo Turkish and Chinese-Japanese wars were the principal conflicts be- tween the close of the Civil war and the Spanish-American war in 1898.
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 The Russo-Japanese war of 1904 Turco- Italian war in l911-i2, and the Balkan war in 1912-f3. completes the list of major conflicts to the beginning of the World War.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
FORD HAS FIRST CHANGE
Other offers on Muscle Shoals Plant
 Await Action on His

Washington, Nov. 16.-The offer made by Henry Ford for the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, nitrate and water power projects, which will be explain. ei to Secretary Weeks Friday by the Detroit manufactures. will be consid cred by Mir. Weeks and final action on 1t taken before consideration is given to any of the other offers.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
BURNED PARENTS TO DEArHY
Michigan Youth Being Held, Follow.
 ing Burning of Home.

Saginaw, Mich, Nov. 16.-Riehard Champlain, %, is being held for in- vestigation here today in Connection with the burning of the home off his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Adrian Cham plain, at Hemlock, near here. last night, in the ruins of which were found the charred bodies of the aged couple. An inquest will be held ta- niOht "
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
ruANK gGIVING

Bless the Lord. 0 my soul: and all that is within ,ne, bless his noly name.
 Bless the Lord, o my soul, ana Tor get not all his benefits;
 Enter into his gates with thanks oivInp. and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
 For the Lord is good; his mercy ls everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. oo
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
CARD OF THANKS.

To the many friends who assisted during our bereavement at the death of our loved one. B. B. Lee. we desire to express our heartfelt thanks.
 Mrs. B. B. Lee.
 Mrs. Mary Lee.
 D. H. Lee and Wife.
 R. F. Lee and Wife.
 pr. ]. F. Lee
 Mrs. T. ". Thornton. - - -Advsrtisemen
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
FOOTWEAR OF
 STYLE

Every style that is correct in all the wanted feathers and heels are shown for Milady in our shoe department. A fit for your foot and purse.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

The North is in the grip of zero weather, say the dispatches. But, thanks be, Mena is not in the North
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
Strange Effect Of EI's'''' ',a''',''

Ed Lyman reports s'sssjeh sT sisiId 7 x { siiset 'stf rPiday of tSs ''SE1 al' fSga,, ,s,, s' isTs terested in dairy stsss' ,.s''''s niiI that one of his z s0T's T'isrhtpiag s'''s s s tn the pasture in..s1 in i1ed doss TO! \. be hurt in any ny Tsf, ssifr,oEs has r a drop of milk. -.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

For Sale or Trade--Ws hsu
 and trade lands, cisy ps stocks of goods autos, R s rooming houses, live staA ' : thing of value. Now lisiar, 2 { you to tell us what you hIa trade and what you want h 1z and we will find you oss l' or write us. Mena Rekl Esnl ! change.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
MISCELLANEoUs
EsTRAYED

For Sale--Gote piano, gsN as
 See J. VI. Turner, Route 5 h.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
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The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

The London Times declares that @only miracle can avert a financial catastrophe" that will 'bring down the edihee of European credit" and
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

Stray ed--Small black nai \
 scars on hip, raised in Sea q ty. Reward for informstiah z 2 to Fred Sunderman, Msnsi AlE !. 3SI.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
FOR SALE OR TRAle

To Exchange-4O acrss. x z| cultivation, balance tinis \ house, hall, 2 porches; ral \ porch. Large barn, uihs, M orchard, apple, pear, ma other small fruit, h mic hs| field on public road. 1 ss4l' room residence, close In, Mi No agents. Land les val s write F. J. Furnish, Rab | field, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24
FASHIONABLE
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lust received the newest Furs, consisting of Cravats, Checkers, Capes, Scarfs and Fur Sets. Furs of the newest styles, and priced much low CT than several years.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

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The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

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The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

The Seven Weeks, Franco -Prussian. Russo-Turkish and Chinese-Japanese wars were the principal conflicts be- tween the close of the Civil war and the Spanish-American war in lS98
The Mena weekly star., 1921-11-24

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-01

was at Columbus the latter part of
last week and while there attended the
services being conducted IN the way of
revival campaign by Gypsey Smith.
-. Mrs. Ollie Martin. who has been
seriously sick for several days is not
improving and remains in a very criti-
cal condition. -. Union prayer meeting
each Wednesday in March will be held
at the Friends church. Bear in mind
that the American Legion holds a fair
at the town hall March 10. II. II.
BETHEL, Ind.-Mr. and Mrs. Guy
Anderson and Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin An.
derson and daughter Gladys, spent
Saturday evening with Mr.. and Mrs
Arson Br,lmfield and Mr.. and Mrs
William Brumfield.. Miss Marie Hard.
ing. who has. been working in Rich.
mond this winter, has returned to her
home here. Mrs. Carrie Coleman
of Lynn is spending a few days with
her son, Merl Coleman and family. .
Homer Coleman. son of Mr.. and Mrs
Merl Coleman, who broke his leg some
/ time ago, is getting along nicely.
! Mrs. Jehu Boren spent Saturday in
Richmond with Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
AASuO'. Ahi. dliO lIS. 1oOeTt Dutch
of Fountain City, called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Endsley and Mr. and Mrs
c. E. Anderson Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. E. Harlan and son
John. of Pershing, spent Sunday eve
! ming with Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Harlan
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Spencer and
grandson. Lowell, spent Monday after
noon with Newton Clapp and family
of Palestine. o.. Mrs. Stella White
; spent last week with relatives in
, Richmond and New Paris, O.. -. Mrs
! Everette White spent Saturday with
: her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Knoll, of Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs
Everette White spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Bennett. of New
Paris. Mrs. White returned home will
i them. Harry Spencer and children
spent Sunday with Oliver Spencer anC
! family. :. Mrs. Sarah Anderson spen
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Late White
t.. Mrs. Roy Policy, who has been il
for quite a while, is improving slowly
James Blose spent from Tuesday un
til Saturday with Harry Spencer ane
| children. Miss Marie Harding wa.
a Sunday guest of Merl Coleman ant
family. Fred Hill and family, o
Lynn, spent Sunday with C. H. Hill
and family. Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH
Long and Eugene Long and famil.
were. guests Sunday of Arson Brum
field and family. =. Mr. and Mrs. Al
bert Anderson spent Sunday afternoon
with Mrs. Celia Anderson. >. Mr.. A
J. VanNuys spent Sunday afternoon
with Jacob Endsley and family. MI
and Mrs. c. c. Hyde of Richmond wer
dinner guests Sunday of Jehu Borel
and family. They spent the afternoon
with Eli Hyde and family. Mrs. r