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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

The interest thus far displayed in
the approaching Carpenter Dempsey
fight seems to take into account the
fact that during the war Carpenter
did his part for France while Demp-
sey was doing his part for-Dempsey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

It is said Secretary Hughes has
been making plain talk to the Rus
man soviet leaders for holding inno-
cent Americans prisoners and we
aon't believe he promised to recog-
bize them even if the prisoners are
released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
RIPLEY

Mrs. Alvy Stafford has been in st.
Adams the past week caring for her
sister, Mrs. f. Stanley. who is very
i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chadbourne of Brad
ford were in town Sunday visiting his
sister, Mrs. Nellie Spencer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Sawyer Of Dexter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

passed Sunday with his father, Aios'
Sawyer.
NJ. A. Randall Of Bridgewater ID
town on business.
Mrs. Raymond Farrar passed u"
weekend in Dexter.
Eugene Hatch was in Cambridge w
business Monday and Tuesday.
Amos Dodge Of Monson Is workiH'
for Wakefield Brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

If Mrs. Bergdoll decides to go to
Jail instead of paying that $1,000 fine
for assisting her craven son in escap-
ing the draft, why not chuck her in
the dark cell and lose the key?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Postmaster General Hays order
that "only the good of the service"
will be considered in the selection Of
postmasters will be hailed with de-
light by everyone-who has suffered
from the deplorable results under the
Wilsonian system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Now comes-just as might have
been expected-a denial from the
Weather Bureau experts that sun
spots have anything to do with the
weather, as limited" by the scientists.
But we don't see that the denial i'm
proves the weather any.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

One of the saddest after-results of
the war, the bringing home of the
remains of our heroes who gave up
their lives in France-but withal, a
glorious return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Do you believe the government
statement that wholesale prices are
43a per cent. lower than a year ago?
k. J. May is.
p. S. Ditto, that retail prices are
% per cent. lower than last year?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Portland police are held in high re-
gard on Lafayette street. A woman
lost nickel and phoned the police,
who responded by the wagon-load
Obliging and popular,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

If Peggy Hopkins" needs $4,000 a
month temporary alimony, for heav-
ems sakes, what will James Stanley
Joyce have to pay for permanent
peace and happiness?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

One need wonder no longer at the
increasing contempt of law when
reading that a lawsuit begun in the
New York courts in 1910 has just been
decided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

pressed in a cartoon by Darling rep
resenting a bowlegged officer of the
law looking around wildly while the
criminals are escaping between his
legs. The situation is fast becoming
a national disgrace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
A Little Open Time Left

Detroit Ere PreSS)
Mother and Daughter week being
out of the way, somebody from Trav-
erse City hobs up to propose a pota-
to day. There is still a little open
time left, but those desiring to orig
mate new holidays will have to hur-
ry if they get in before the calendar
runs out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

A communist was arrested in New
York the other day for having stolen
five typewriters. For the good of the
cause, will probably be his excuse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

The report that the U. S. railroad
labor board will recommend a reduc-
ton in the wages ought to occasion
no surprise. 1t already was overdue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

The merchants Of Livermore fs''
devoted Wednesday afternoon to gIS'
ing the new park. lack of funds no.
ing delayed the completion OF
towns new beauty spot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

South America is bidding for the
immigrants we propose to keep out.
Her solution isn't saturated whereas
ours is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
RheI ma Drives Out Pain

If you want relief from agonizing
rheumatic pains (no matter what
form)-swift, gratifying relief-take
small dose or Rheuma once a day
store sells it on asmoney-back guar
antee. Powerful but harmless.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
A Battle Of Brains
(Boston Globe)

While athletes at Harvard Cornell,
Princeton and Yale are preparing to
compete against the combined track
teams of Oxford and Cambridge, the
orators down in Maine, at Bates Col
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

What Einstein is saying about
Palestine as compared with what
some others are saying scarcely re-
veals any relatively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

A forty million shoe merger and a
nitrate deal for hundred and twelve
millions make the German repara-
tons bill look smaller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Sun spots may not affect the CHI
mate but it is noticeable that the de-
mand for straw hats is not brisk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

The Irish Republic" may we'll
quote: Defend me from my friends"
now that the ]. w. w. has endorsed
it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Ear muffs will be worn with this
seasons hats-by those who care
only for comfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

If you miss the effect of whiskey
why not try reading about Einstein's
"relativity?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
TO STOP FAILING HAIR

You can easily clean your head -" II
dandruff. prevent the hair falling len
and beautify it, il you use are Il
Sage. Fletcher's drug store seH1 not
with guarantee to return price
satisfactory.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

The deplorable laxity of law en-
forcement in this country is well ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

The Germans will sit in" and are
producing the "ante."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19
Editorial Comment
Get Busy

(Boston Transcript
Initiate the indomitable cut-worm of
the vernal garden. thou sluggard
businessman, and get busy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Bath sends another young man to
the Naval Academy at Annapolis, John
A. Lord, Jr son of Lieut.. and Mrs
John A. Lord of the Shipping City,
having passed his examinations.
Lieut.. Lord was for years superintend-
ing naval constructor at the Bath
Iron Works, until the naval office was
closed. The young man was born
Oct. s, 1901 in Bath and is graduate
of Morse High.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Bangor reports that Penobscot sal
mon should soon be in the market, as
the May school is running up the riv-
er. Less than SO had been taken on
the entire river up to last Friday
night, but seven were taken Saturday
at the Bangor pool and all but one
were deep water fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Nearly 1000 people attended the
funeral at Thomaston on Sunday of
Private Theodore Cobb Williams, who
was killed in action at Chateau
Thierry. the services being held in
the Town hall, where for two days the
remains had lain in state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

Rumford will dedicate and unveil
its soldiers monument on Saturday,
May Il, according to present plans.
The program will include addresses
by w. Scott Robinson of Buckfeld, l..
c. Bateman of Lewiston and L. T.
Carleton of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-19

The Litermore Falls Water Dis
trict is to install a second pump at
the station and make changes in the
ton, something that meets the ap,
prevail of the citizens.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
No Worms in 2 Healthy Child

All children troubled with Worms have an un- healthy color. which indicates poor blood and as a rule. there is more or less stomach disturbance GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC given reeu- larly for two three weeks will enrich the blood improve the digestion and act as general Strength enins Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then throw of or dspel the worms and the Child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take 7sc per bottle
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
Is Interested in Mena.

The Savoy Hotel, whoch has been by G. W. Clingham, has been disposed of to Mr and Mrs. H. o. Tallman of Tulsa, Ok. The new owners took charge Friday. They are experienced hotel managers and plan to make considerable improve ment in the business. Mir Tallman is also an old time band man and hopes to see the musicians of Mena inter ested in a community band.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
Will Open Shoeing sbop Here

k 4aFe Baker, who has been following harness racing circuit thru Okla zs Kansas and Nebraska, the past zz zs months, working at his profes- $ & of horseshoer, has returned home < zena for the winter, and will open zop as soon as he finds a location.
 Hports that the fairs he visited '< bigger crowds than ever and 's '. the interest was great in ali
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
eersimmons on Mena Market

# II. Webster favored The Star with nice box of persimmons 2 tree in his orchard. The tree native, and is perhaps one of the " Tn the country, being 40 feet 1Ent, z feet thru at the base, and branches have a spread of 40 MT. Webster finds a ready mar r the fruit, and in the ten years
 owned the tree, there has VT been a failure.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
HAS COMBINATION JOB
Howell. J. P. and Preacher Praises Settlement

IIdIses OettIement.
 The Rev. H. T. Howell, pastor of HaInut Grove Baptist church, located north of Egger, is also justice of the Psaee of Mill Creek township. and. 7ee5rding to his reports, he is doing HeII on both jobs.
 zandaay morning, October 2, the
 Eor baptized seven new members * 1ls church, very unusual feature 1z &hlch was that four of these were 51zz25ners ranging in age from l5 to
 ears, the sons of Mrs. Cham
 ms job as justice, Squire Howell !. ste past year has had but one case. tnat 2 purely civil matter, as vet |l1lshed, speaking mighty well for 4IN Eommunitv
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
Piles Cured h 6 to i4Daxs

3 s fefand Tssas.ey if PAzO OTNTssrHTT f,il. :.. :*.~asne. nsino. Hiredina Or ProfrUains sifes &<eE afs~f feH frFf er~ i.-f',-'' - -
 -Adyertisensnt
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
Does your stomach feel bloated af-

Does your stomach feel bloated af- ter eating? Do you have sour ris- ings, heartburn, spells of dizziness, and constipated bowels? If SO. Prickly Ash Bitters is the medicine for you. Men who use it find 1t ex- actly suited for such disorders. Price sI-2h per bottle. Cunnels & Mccoy, and Jackson Drug Co. Special Agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
Hatfield Bank Elects.

At the reorganization meeting of the directors of the Bank of Hatfield held Friday, new officers were elected at follows: Mark J. Dover, president; J. o. Gates, and E. H. Butler, vice presidents; Carle Robbins, cashier, and R. B. Holder, assistant cashier. It was announced the Johnson brothers had disposed of their stock in the bank.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

Mrs. W. W. Chandler of Shreveport left Monday morning for her home af- ter few days visit in Mena with her son, Boyd Lafin, and family. Mrs. Chandler had been visiting in Iowa and Minnesota and was en route home when she stopped over in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

Mrs. c. S. Purifoy of Beaumont, Tex, reached Mena Sunday afternoon to join her husband, who is head of the salesforce in the dry goods de- partment of the Duke Magruder com pany. Until they find a home of their own, Mir. and Mrs. Purifoy will be guests at the Southern Home.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

Clyde Miller, who is employed in the oil fields at Burkburnett, Tex, was in Mena Saturday to visit with friends. He had been called back home because of the illness of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. George Miller at Rocky.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

Mrs. Anna Jones and son, Ray Jones and Miss Ella Trammell, all from Williamsburg, Ky, arrived in Mena Saturday to make this city their home. They are guests of the Nhome of County Agent c. W. Broyles, on Magnolia avenue, being relatives of Mir. Broyles.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

men who saw service in France, and who recently brought his family here to live, has bought the timers part of the Cox plumbers shop and has gone into business for himself. He will still retain quarters in the Cox shop on Sherwood avenue, opposite the passenger depot
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

Mrs. Minor Pipkin returned home Saturday morning, after an absence of six weeks. She was called first to Decatur, Tex, to look after her first granddaughter, born to Mir. and Mrs. Harry Gose. She then visited with friends or relatives or both at Texarkana, Hamburg and Little Rock, and now ayers that Mena looks bigger and better than ever"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

Rev. J. B. Dyass and family, who have been living on route the past two years, are preparing to leave soon for Tyler, Tex. Rev. Mir. Dyass has arranged a sale of his farm home and expects to give possession pos- sibiy this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
PERSONAL NOTES

The Rev. H. H. Ridings spent few hours in Mena today, en route to Cove, where he is taking medical treatment. He has for five weeks, been attending religious meetings at Egger and other Polk county points.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

The Rev. H. H. Ridings spent few hours in Mena today, en route to Cove, where he is taking medical treatment. He has for five weeks, been attending religious meetings at Egger and other Polk county points.
 Rev. J. B. Dyass and family, who have been living on route 1 the past two years, are preparing to leave soon for Tyler, Tex. Rev. Mir. Dyass has arranged sale of his farm home and expects to give possession pos- sibly this week.
 Clyde Miller, who is employed in the oil fields at Burkburnett, Tex, was in Mena Saturday to visit with friends. He had been called back home because of the illness of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. George Miller at Rocky.
 Mrs. G. s. Purifoy of Beaumont, Tex, reached Mena Sunday afternoon to join her husband, who is head of the salesforce in the dry goods de- partment of the Duke Magruder com pany. Until they find a home of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Purifoy will be guests at the Southern Home.
 Mrs. W. w. Chandler of Shreveport left Monday morning for her home af- ter few days visit in Mena with her son, Boyd Lafiin, and family. Mrs. Chandler had been visiting in Iowa and Minnesota and was en route home when she stopped over in Mena.
 Mrs. Anna Jones and son, Ray Jones and Miss Ella Trammell, all from Williamsburg, Ky, arrived in Mena Saturday to make this city their home. They are guests of the home of County Agent c. W. Broyles, on Magnolia avenue, being relatives of Mir. Broyles.
 Lloyd w. Askey of Tulsa, Ok, filed his homestead entry on 160 acres of Polk county land with Circuit Clerk ". l.. Parker Saturday. The land joins the N. w. Williams farm, northwest Of Mena. The young man is a former soldier and spent three years with the A. R. F. in European countries.
 F. K. Norris, nephew of Mrs. W. A. Worthington, is in Mena to spend few days with MT. and Mrs. Worth ington. Mir. Norris has been county agricultural agent of Cleveland coun- ty, Ok, but will soon take up the work of assistant state club agent. He came to Mena from Muskogee. where he and some of his club boys had at- tended the free county fair, taking first prize on club exhibits as they had done at the fair at Oklahoma City. 
 Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Pope of Zoe, Ok, spent the week end in Mena with Mr and Mrs. J. F. Averitt, returning home Sunday afternoon. J. T. Pope. also of Zoe, passed thru Mena Sun day in a motor car, en route to Ciarkesville, Tex. He also stopped and visited Mir. and Mrs. Averitt. The Pope brothers raise long staple cotton on the Blackfork farm and J. T. was on his way to market to dis pose of the bales being forwarded to clarksville by freight.
 MT. and Mrs. NJ. F. Whitaker, who have been spending the past year in Texas, returned to Mena Friday and Will remain in Polk county. When they left last November Mir. Whitta- ker did not sell his farm east of Mena and he and his wife will return to their country home They found Tex as mighty expensive place to live in ana not near so nice as Arkansas.
 W. L. Pannell, one of Mena's young 1
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
PROPER PRINTING pAYsl

The Star lnsures you Quality and Service, delivered when promised and rightly priced.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

Lloyd w. Askey of Tulsa, Ok, filed his homestead entry on 160 acres of Polk county land with Circuit Clerk ". |. Parker Saturday The land joins the N. w. Williams farm, northwest of Mena. The young man is a former soldier and spent three years with the A. R. F. in European countries.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

tttf4&t AO ea+l tIta NHG- ing was about 1000. ! think you will agree this is 8 remarkable record. It is especially unusual Fs 1 know tAe owner to be 6 ssgsfs driver How evsr. be gives his tires proper inilat.on. The tire in quesSion Is nor yet out of service and has every iadi ssion of being egfagieal , strong for an- ether retreaG. l an ms:iing photographs uu- der separate cover.
 C. U. Penney,
 Plant City, Fla
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13
Read Letters Below Records from 29.OoO to 57,0O0 Miles
the car owners.

Cord Tires built the Firestone way could not iail to produce mileage. Every cay, from all over the country, comes the word that 10000, 10000 or 30,000 miles arc frequent and consistent records.
 Sept 10. 1921 Firssione Tire q Rubber Co., Jacksonville Branch Jacksonville Fcrda. Gentlemen:
 l submit herewith the history of 3sxs Fire stons Cord tire This ee nas S7 900 miles. have retrtaeed it sev,u times. The average ..,tF.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-10-13

Car Owners rubber the tread where the is hardest between plies perfect resilient and powerful And they scientifically constructed Non Skid tread with all angles and resist kddng and gve the owners.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-04
BACK UP THE FOOTBALL TEAM

The hardest fought football game ever played
in Lubbock according to many of the spectators
yrs the game between Lubbock High School ano
Floydada High The Floydada delegation brough
a l60-pound average bunch down here with
back field that passed the 90 mark and the
put up the earnest scrap seen in many seasons m
final score was a tie Of to g. The Lubbock team
averaged bare l50-pounds and il was only
through pure hard down backbone and nerve tina
they we're able to hold against the repeated drive
of the Floydada bunch. 1t a game wortl
watching and a game that makes real men. Blu
there is a bigger and better game coming Friday
afternoon when the old Lubbock rivals. Planuey
High School Squad comes down. his game 4
one Of the most important of the whole Panhandle
season in determining who is to play Oft the cham
pionship tie Of the Panhandle. Painview is bring
ing the best squad they have turned out in many
years and the Lubbock team is the best we have
ever had The game Friday bids fair to be a
real one High School athletics not supported
in this city as strongly their importance entities
them to- The Lubbock football squad are leaders
in the high school in their grades. Out of the
entire q men that compose the first squad and
substitutes not one man has averaged below %
in any one Of his subjects hey are the leaders
in the high school and the coming leaders IN oui
city They are entitled to the support and en-
couraeement OF the parents and citizens OF the
city and real asset to the reputation OF the city
Let's turn out and support the boys in this the
hardest game of the season. Get behind then
with your noise and see Lubbock High triumph
over their oldest rivals, Plainvew High.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-04

Director B. Youngblood of the Texas Agrieul-
s,,yal Experiment Station system. a. and M Col-
I~gc n commenting upon the observance OF Nov
.r,,h.r Tn 10 18th. Subscribe for Your Home
P.nry Week" all over the United States. said
This il movement that should be widely ad-
vr,t;sed 40 that no citizen will overlook this OPP
,o,,,,nitv 10 give recognition to the signal ser
vices rendered by the local newspaper to the pro-
motion of every interest of the community. ]
hone no citizen of Texas will fail during the week
of November 9TH to 9th. to pay his subscription
at least a year in advance and incidentally give
TO the editor of the local paper, a word OF SIN
cere appreciation for the unsefish and effective
services that are continually being rendered by
him in every community in this State
The local newspaper has had profound in
fuence upon the social and economical develop
rnent of The Nation 1t is invariably the first in
every movement for progress 1t IS perhaps .the
strongest single factor in moulding public opinion
II Is the most desirable channel for conveying to
the people important public information.
THE country newspapers of Texas have rem
dered highly valuable services to the agriculture
of this State by publishing extensively the findings
of the research workers of the Experiment Station
system and their readers have thus been able to
make any improvement in their farming and live
stock operations almost from the very day any
information is available through which such i'm
proyements can be effected. These papers have
of their own motion, made careful studies OF the
needs of their communities and many OF them are
models for sane and useful suggestions and instruc
tions through which their readers may become
more successful farmers Certainly. the Peopl,
can do no less than give their local paper ever
support for which they ask and none should fail
TO receive every issue of his home paper.