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The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
BUSY PLACE IN
 | NENA MINE FIELD
Cooper Development Company Making Definite Endeavor to Extract Miner
 al From Mother Earth--Ore Mill Is On the Ground.

T One of the busiest places in the Aena mining field at present is the famp of the Cooper Development Company, southeast of the city, where Aetivity is pronounced III the endeav- or to extract mineral wealth from Ihe bosom of Mother Earth.
 # The Cooper Company has the ma trial and machinery needed for the Building of 150-ton crusher and mill Do the grounds and the efforts of the Brew of workers is now directed to the md that the mill may soon be ready For the separation of manganese and Ether minerals from the rock in which Me ores are found.
 The machinery, which includes three koncentrating tables for gathering the tnes of copper and gold that are kound with the manganese, was rec kntly shipped to Mena from Joplir And was hauled out to the mine camp by the Daniels Transfer Company. The nachinery received from Joplin in fludes crusher rolls and all the other Needed parts for the big mill, except 1he lumber.
 To provide the heavy timbers anC pther needed lumber for the mill, anc !Dther mine buildings the company ha: n operation a complete saw mill Nhich is turning out high class pine Hhingles at the rate of 12,000 daily These shingles will be used in roofing De various buildings needed at th' nine camp, and the surplus will fint Den way to the general market. 2 The Cooper Company is fortunate
 that it has on it's holdings many
 ousands of feet of first class pint 2nd oak timber, which wait in the for
 st ready for the axe and saw of thu
 pmberman. The work of transform
 ag the big trees into lumber is II <harge of H. w. Storey. J. D. Kaylol
 Poks after the cutting of the timbel .nd getting it to the mill and als'
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
CLEVER COLLAPsTBLE BOAT.
Alderman Wilson Fixes Himself for
 Fishing and Camping.

Something new and clever in the line of boat building is the collapsible, metal boat designed by Alderman w. A. Wilson and built by Lewis < Son. The boat was launched Saturday in the park lake and easily carried four men. MT. Wilson plans to use the boat in his fishing and camping trips. The novel construction of the boat at tracts attention, it being built in three sections. joined together with hinges. The hinges are arranged so that they can be taken apart by the pulling of hin. The three sections are also built SO that they can be fitted together in space small enough to be carried in car. The boat is built of galvanized steel reinforced at the proper places with metal rods.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Found Friends in Mena.

While in Mena Thursday to arrange for the burial of his father-in-law, Sam Murphy of Oklahoma City, met unexpectedly some old time acquaii4t- ances in N. W. Swift and daughter, Miss Christine. While residents of the Oklahoma capital year ago, Mir. Swift and daughter made their home at rooming house conducted by Mrs. Murphy. At that time they met Grandpa Hadley, who even then ex- pressed a desire to visit the uplands of Arkansas, a wish he was not to realize until many months later. When Mir. Swift heard of the death of the aged man by Kansas City South ner train he did not realize it was the Hadley he had known in Oklahoma City.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
To Stop . Cough Quick

take HAYES HEALING HONEY. cough medicine which stops the cough by healing the infiamed and irritated tissues.
 A box of GROVES O-PEN-TRATE SALvE for Chest Colds. Head Colds and Group is enclosed with every bottle of HAYES HEALING HONEY. The salve should be rubbed on the chest and throat of children suffering fsoss Geld e Group.
 The healing effect of Hayes Healing Honey in side the throat combined with the healing effect oI Grove's 0-Pen-Tratc Saive through the pores Of the skin soon stops a cough.
 Both remedies are packed In one carton and the cost of the combined treatment Is S5c.
 Just ask your druggist for HAYES HEALING HONEY
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12

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The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
A MISTAKE IN LOCATION.

The story in Wednesdays paper of the destitute families carried an error insofar as concerned the location. These people do not live at Uwens Chapel, but at Corinth, on the Cherry Hill road. The residents of Owens Chanel desire that people be told that thev would not permit the existence of such conditions in their neighbor- hood and that such conditions do not exist among them. Miss Rector has had A goodly number of responses and hopes for sufficient aid to relieve inc distressing condition of the three families.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
@Beauty Spot of the World"

After three weeks visit in Mena R. w. Winchell of Seattle, Wash, declared the city is located in the s'beauty spot of the world" Mir. Winchell had been in Mena to visit his sister, Mrs. J. R. Lewis, and left Friday afternoon for his home on the Pacific. Tn Tho this was his first visit to the highlands of Arkansas the Seattle visitor was delighted and ad- vised his Mena relatives to never leave. Mir. Winchell is connected with the city treasurer's office at Seattle and has been in the office for the past thirty years.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Mickey Hughes Doing Things.

According to reports from Chicka- sha, Ok, Mickey Hughes is burning up the Western Association and going like a house afire. The Chicks now lead the league. Sweeney is no long, CT on the same team with his old time partner, having been sold to Henry etta. He also is playing good ball.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12

pimples and blotches on the skln ara caused by bilious impurities in the blood. The right remedy, IS frichIy Ash Bitters. It removes the cause py nnrifving the blood, liver and poweis' Price SIPS per bottle. Gunneis NC Gov. and Jackson Drug cc -AaV-
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
swollen wrist. John reported thu roads between Mena and Womble thu

roads between Mena and Womble the
 worst of any encountered and de- clared parts of the pike between Mt. Ida and Hot Springs and between the Spa and Little Rock, to be delight to drive over. Constable D. A. Hazel and Master Jim Thornton also made the trip. The prisoners all apprec- lated the ride, too.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

trappings, have been adjusted to
diffuse the glow Of the mazda chan
deliers. Sequestered globes of
lesser brilliance Will shed their
soft, fitful CLEANS from various
hooks and crannies.
How good old Fred Remington,
painter OF the plains, would have
thrilled to view such primeval
splendor; how his fingers would
have itched for his brushes, pal
lette and canvas to outvie, II he
could, this glorious aboriginal ef-
feet, whose integral parts contrib
ute their share toward the sugxes-
ton of . vast painted wigwam,
forever changing color IN the ris-
ing and falling lights, and whose
trappings are bestirred slightly b.
tho rush Of city Life beyond tht
wallis!
But, ahl this temple OF devoui
obeisance to the trend OF the silent
drama might b perfect in every
detail as regards comfort and orna-
mentation. but still. the Ibrt Arm
strong il . verttable mansion Of
many rooms" in which elves Of
pleasure Win make their abode and
coanive to double and triple The
valus oe tho patrons money. In
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

and many other thsatrical meth
DDS of bringing ont more forcibly
the poilt Of the photo production
to follow. This creates atmosphere
and understanding on the part Of.
the audience
Quartet In Opening Slew.
For Midsummer Madness, for
instance, We have secured the Nc
Dermott Quartet. They will pro-
vide a romantic musical setting for
the picture. In the future, We will
devise>more elaborate presents
lions, perhaps. The four persons in
the presentation may be taken to
represent the four main characters
of the story-the men and their
wives. Their music will symbolic
the domestic strife that fenters the
home, the lure Of the laughing
moon of midsumer, the warmth Of
emotion and then the calm, peace
Of misunderstanding cleared away"
The policy Of the Fort Armstrong
will be to blend into an entertain
ment OF harmonious completeness
all the suggestive powers of music
orchestra, organ and especially
engaged singers and musicians; all
the combinations of color in light
ing and the appeal Of the picture on
the silver screen.
Hoaaquarters n Chicago.
Mile Maxon, having headquarters
in Chicago, will view far in ad-
vance Of the Rock Island engage
ments, the pictures and create Mt
ting prologues for them. These will
then be worked out on the stage OF
the Fort Armstrong, in cooperation
with other leading theatres like the
Madison Of Peoria and Riviera OF
Chicago. The private theatre Of
the Famous Players-Ihsky corpor-
alton, at S45 South Wabash avenue
Chicago. has been placed at the
| disposal of the Fort Armstrong {
artistic stat to help, in this line OF
J endeavor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

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masterpiece in New York. For ths
last 80 years the Schmidt enIups,s
has held this agency.
The Schmidt company has p,i,.,
the Ludwig pianos in some of,Is
big institutions in the tri-cities 4,
GLIDING the Villa de Chantal. M
lily theatre of Davenport. anTtl
intermediate and high schooh !,
Davenport.
When Hermann Schmidt M an,
charged from services in the Gin,
war in 1865, he Joined his brogh,r
Gustav Schmidt, who left the arny
after being wounded, and started
. small bookbindery and music
business in Davenport. Later the
business was turned into q music
house solely and for the Ian "a
years has thrived successfully 4
store was opened in Muscaine ana
Is still being conducted. ~
The five sons of Herman,
Schmidt have now taken over N,
business. The Schmidt compan,
has never established branch Of
ice in Rock Island, ALTHOUGH ,
good part Of its business is done il
this city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

genuine mahogany with the satin
finish. The work for the cigar
store is designed exactly as that
for any of the other Hickey stores
in the tri-cities. Every part of the
fixtures, with the exception of the
soda fountain, was built by the
company.
The ]. Peterson company has
been located in this city three
years, but moved to Rock Island
after AZ years of business<in Mo-
line. It manufactures high grade
store fixtures, making also their
own designs.
1t is not generally know in this
city that the Peterson company is
q concern Of national, scope at the
present time having contracts for
fixtures for leading department
stores and specially shops from
coast to coast.
Peterson fixtures have been in
stalled in many Of the high grade
department stores in the east and
is extensively known also on the
western coast. Many stores in
the tri cities have Peterson
fixtures. They also have installed
fixtures in many leading banks and
Office buildings throughout the
United States. Persons who see
the new Hickey store will no doubt
marvel at the beauty Of the fix
lures and will be particularly in
terested in them knowing they are
the product of = local\ concern.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18
NaleN Of RA1r0aa

curtailment Of tho IRE hazard,
In addition to the usual asbestos
drop. has bsen installed In the
shape OF : vast yentflation nue
hackstage, which viii not only
draw on all the impure air in the
thsatre, but in case Of stare IRE,
Il can - pressed ENTHUSIASTICALLY into
SefySce To- efaw ~ I'll tho afo b.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18
"ANTI.SNEEZE- SHIELD,

Zone Of the thoughtful prevls.
ions in the architectural ar.
rangements Of the Fort Arm.
strong Is the @windshield' that
extends across the auditorium IN
the rear of the last seats. This
divides the seated audience from
the foyer and not only deadens
the noise Of the street and the
entering patrons, but also m.
vents any draughts hitting he
back Of the necks OF those seat.
ed In the rear seats. Ii yOute
ever been seated In one OF those
draughts you know how vel.
come the "anti.sneeze" shield d
gonig to be.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

Rock Island, and Joseph Hopp, mo-
ton picture maenate Of Chicago,
was conceived as perpetual
acknowledgment for the public in
terest in the progress Of the moi
tiVn picture with the avowed hope
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

hind the asbestos curtain.
The Fort Armstrong theatre, rep
resenting an expenditure of near
ly 100000. and whose propriet0rs
arg the Rosenfield- Hopp & Co., in
Guiding Walter A. Rosenfield of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

Hawk brave-his wigwam abode.
hiS manners and traditions, his art
istfy, his religion, his ingenuity,
lls weapons and the stole calm
With which he views the passing Ct
his race as essential to the Pro
gress Of civilization.
Aspect Psradoxical.
From outside, at Third avenue
and Nineteenth street, the solemn
ity pf the THEATRE presents a para
d0xical contrast to the imposing
architecture suggestive of the In
dams penchant for wierd contrap-
tons of exotic color and design.
Tho aspect of the edifice in this re-
, spect is as blatant as it is solemn
II the conventionalizatiOn Of the
arts OF ages past and present. And
yet, there is no riotous blend, no
disturbing element of design or
6olDr to ALLEVIATE the eye or the
most acute sense of refined cui-
tpFe. 4
There is q versatile lure in the
stitpled Indian red brick and poly
chrome terra Gotta ornamentati0ns
which adorn the exterior of this
wholly unique theatre. 1t suggests
Sabtly the rich lore Of century
aSp when Natures own handfwork
WIS devoid of the slightest artifice
~ that which it could not convey
nllurally. 1t appeals to the mod.
oh ideal for simplicity, as il tC
dGtract nothing from the lovely
sheen of the spirit within. Then
ID brightest light of day, there may
10 discerned the fantastic impress.
sl8n of q flaming sunset illuminat.
III the brilliant color-rock Of 9
canyon wall.
Attuncd Perfectly.
The metal balconies and spacious
mArQuee over the entrance, as vel
a.. the art lamp brackets, are at.
tened perfectly to the Nscheme Of
STEER artistry designed to impose
rather than attract. The foyer
With its beautiful cream marble
wallis fnlaid with mosaic panels. IL
eliminated brilliantly by the cheer.
tuI glow Of maxdas, will CLEAN al
night like the broad. shelterins
hlArth of happy home.
There is art in each effect ani
poetry In every design as tn.
hlAvy glass portals open unto thu
iilkeri0r with ITS respondent haY.
n4ny in the array Of art marble
flGbrs, and stairways winding con.
v61ientiy to the mezxanine foyer
] Wko would have dreamed ten year,
40 that the congested. ill-ventilat
~ boisterous nickleodeon couN
et1f evolve such sepulchre o.
spocious. but unobtrusive splendol
for the projection OF mere
mpvie"
SFy Dreans vinlloated.
Then such m edifice would havt
seemed incredulous; utter folly
B2 there u acknowledged vindica
tipn In the hardships and sacrifices
Of ahe motion picture pioneers. WHIT
CqAceived and cherished such
Offering ideal Is the Fort Arm
strong theatre, for now, those WIN
sQpRed 1t sad discredited> the pos
sin1lities Of the cinema AZ an edu'
u iOnal and fruitful adjunct 4
h@nankind, are quick to endorse
IyVovocahly the vital, far reaching
nleqsion o. the motion picture.
Nh ynnpn am the mara uU0Aa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

and for the tea room
were designed and
built by TIE ]. Peter
son Fixture company
of this city. The total
cost of the woodwork
for both place S
amounted to about
$4,000.
Tha fixtures are of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18


from the Schmidt ~.
sic company Of Ddsss.
port. one Of the Oldest
music firms in mi,
community. The piano,
are of the old 90.
iished make, invsntsd
by julius I;udvir ]
German lad. who slfr,,
Glad for vaora
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18
THEATRE BUYS
LUDWIG PiAN1s
FROM ScHMIBl
Davenport Music Company, II.
Established, Gets Centfau r.
Show instruments:

Two Ludwig pianos, an apfi,,,
and a grand. have been purchase
for the Fort Armstr ons 49,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18
F|xTuRESARE
DESIGNED And
MADE IN CITY
]. Peterson Company Outfits Tea
Room and Hickey Cigar Store
With Woodwork.

All fixtures both for the Hickey
cigar store to be located in the
Fort Armstrong theatre building
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-18

cities. For the first
! ! ] : ! !
time o real effort will
BE- made to give mo-
F. ton picture entertain
/ Hh ment enhanced by the
7 art OF the scepic expert
~ and the best musical
dA talent
eH The day has passed
~ when merely unreeling
- MIN and showing 1t on
~ screen sufiices to satisfy the
public taste" says Mile Sara
lasxon, who is in charge Of presen-
Iations. prologues and tableaux at
lhe new theatre. Nowadays. the
nsstiou picture public, quick to
xrasp, new ideas, wants its screen
entertainment embellished by the
bet music and further interpreted
81 appropriate prologues."
\ Mile. Maxon, a Chicago woman.
h specializing in preparing the
representations" for motion pictures
50 . number Of leading theatres in
Illinois. She is the art director OF
. eroup of theatrical experts with
Headquarters in Chicago. She has
hem secured by Rosenfield, Hopp
- Go. TO devise appropriate pro-
legues, tableaux and musical set
tings for the big pictures to be
shawn ON the Fort Armstrong
'scseen.
~ :-The leading theatre managers
have found that they can give more
vibrant life to their film entertain
msnts. by introducing them with
symbolic prologues or special mu'
steal numbers in harmony with thu
theme of the photoplay. These pre-
sensations may take the form OF {
dancing number: a musical solo Of
tnsemble, q striking scenic ar
yangSment, unusual lighting tone
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-29

2f Bridgeport as a member of inc shsIl- nsn commission. for four years from July l, was sent to the senate. The commit tee on appropriations reported favorably a Dill to provide s1.oOO for the Fairfield county, bar library at Danbury. Another favorable report was on a bill to aiist 5000 for improving the grounds of the state armory at Torrlngton. The com mittee en finances reported favorably a bill to authorize inc issuance Of s6OO.- oOO in school bonds at Danbury. Yhe civil administration code committee sub riiitted it's report to the senate.
 The house today adopted a bill 10 give motor vehicle department officials Rul Inspectors police powers in criminal cas- es on the sanie bass as that ot shsr,ns eonstsbles and rolice officers.
 The house voted authorization for the appointment by the governor of a com mission to take charge os the state par. ticipation In the 3JOth anaiversary Of the landing of the Pilgrims
 The house refused t5 susDefd rules tc receive resolution offered by Represent. ative Fitzpatrick of Bridgeport to proyid, for referendum vote in the state next November on the question of daylight saving.
 A bill reported favorably by the flu. diciary committee would bar any ap pointed member of the state board of fin ance from being trustees director com missioner or member of the board o managers of any state institution. receig ing financial state aid by an appropr.a ton from the general assembly.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-29
Breed Th.atte

motion picture that should ,hrir m, only because Of it's absbrflnr storv b,,, nEeause oi It's powerful heart apprai is Tne White Moll" in which Inc fa-no;,s Pearl White is to De s,arred-her ar-+ DE prodnction-by william Fox at fbs breed theatre today and Saturday The story is from the p,n of Frank l.. fackard, famods author Of '-The Nirac,- Man' which has made history sn the alrr world; and F. Lloyd Sheldon wrote fha scenario. '-The White MoiT" treats of . VFal subject Shat should appeag flo everyone The story ccnters aroma Rhoda. reformed crook. who has seer me light and who has been comrissloneS by millionaire to help reform inc t,,,. tortunates of the underworld. As a settlement worker she invades the dives of crooks and eanESters and throuvh her charitable work and square desNr she has come to be known as the white Moii.
 The story is thrillinciy screened. an. cort-,ig 70 report and Is issued by Fox as. special production.
 The case includes Richard c. TraverS. Walter Lewis. George Pauncefort. T Thornton Baston. Eva Gordon. William Harvey, Charles J. Siattery. John p. Wade and John Wood and John Wood. ford. Harry Miliarde directed the pfc. ture.
 Other pictures on the bin ,nciude ..Fzi, UnluclIy Job" e Sunshine comedy and the Pathe NewE
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-29
A Bulletin To Lee
 Advertisement Will Rent IL
What Is Going On Tonight sosgarth Aroon at Olympic Hkil
ANNoUNCEMENTs
Strand Today and Saturday.

Another big musical comedy succesS Cohen in Society. Is at the Strand for today and tomorrow. This is a very live ly and laugh-a-minute comedy. It Ia Etory of an "ignorante" with q barrel os money but knowing nothing of society His nephew introduces him into society and then the fun begins. Very fine sing ing and dancing numbers are introduced
 The story of The Gift Supreme. which Is at the Strand theatre today and Sat urday, Is one of those rare stories which is fascinatinE to rich and Iroor alike. It is somewhat melodrzsnatic and yet retairt a ineness which brings out many light comedy points aS sell hs heart throbs for all.
 George Allan England drew his char acters from the two extremes of lifeline rich and the poor Ills principal charac- ter Is the son Of q wealthy man who. in seeking knowledge Of the world. is throSh in close contact not only with the poresf of poor but with the lower tyne of crfrn- tnals. And in this atmosphere he rneets the young woman who later becomes his Wife. But how he wins her. how he de- ieats the pride of his rich but once poor parents. and how he assists in the refor- nation of the lives Of several hrlnleps creatures. gives the story that unconmcr twist which places it far above the levej Of the average.
 In thls ferublic release some of yh. screens most capable players afe shown m leading narts Such players ns Ion Shaney. Seena Owen. Melbourne Mac lowell. Bernard Burning. Jack Curtis and many others Of equal prominence add 'o the attractiveness Of the production.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-29
Davis Theatre.

Every woman in Norwich viii be sn. terested in the fashion show which I. a feature of Enid Bennetrs latest Par. amount picture. "silk Hosiery" which will be shown at the Davis theatre 10. day and tomorrow. Many fashionable gowns are worn by attractive rnodelf during the action of what is said 10 b, perhaps the most romantic picture ir which Miss Bennett has been seen in many months.
 That popular screen star Tom Nix. better known to his vast army of ad- mirers as "the dafedevil of the screen. a appears in his latest William Fox pro- duction. "s Gold Coins" stirring story of the weEt written expressly for him by H. H. Van Loan, naagazine au- thor of note. Capacity audiences. af usual were on hand to sec this truly remarkable Mix play, which eclpses anything he has previously done.
 Larry Semon In q very funny conedy entitled "The Suitor." concludes the bill