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The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
Writes Regarding TaIihina Road

Writes Regarding Talihina Road To the Editor.
 1t is noted in The Star that the com missioners of the Talihina Highway are considering an offer from con- struction company for building the highway. We read that reduction of 20 per cent is expected. We also read, @The commission believes that still further reductions can be had and are negotiating to that end. 1t Is also believed that an additional saving can be made by making a number of changes in the plan of construction, items which time has shown not nec- essarily needed for road of this kind.' We read that the officials are anxious to give "as good a road as possible for the money spent" and are glad to know it, but it must be con- fessed that the memory of that $ll, ,404 mile, added to the other money saving plans vaguely hinted at m last weeks paper; a road without the necessary bridges, makes the ulti- mate consumer a little anxious as he thinks of the bill he will pay and the road he will travel for the next 20 years for experts, not home grown All tell that the sighting of the road bed will be deeply paid for in costly maintenance.
 Why not drop 1t and in two or three years make good road at a moder- ate cost?
 E. NJ. Hamilton.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
SUMMER SHIRTS FOR MEN AMI
 YOUNG MEN.

Men, isn't it a pleasure to get shirt tb, full enough in the body, arms and the right lsss, sleeves, and after the shirts are washed thai V. have the original colors. Our shirts have all t these features. We fit all men, from size l4 bl, in detached collar, and up to size 20 in atta,bs collar shirts, so the next time you are thinking purchasing shirts, don't forget our store Op Mems Section is most complete.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
Frank Sims Has a Ford.

:, Frank Sims, veteran horseman. is
 the latest Mena man to fall victim to Ford. After having held the reins over hlgh-steppers for nearly half a century, Mir. Sims has dropped them Tor the steering wheel of a benzina buggy; He took out new shiny Ford Saturday from the Proctorssmith
 Motor Company, and is now trxing
 nard to keepnfrom saying fsd beaY When he wants the bhzn1es thine tn st tlA,s 4-sS au1T .-
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
Enjoyable Time July 4th.

The most enjoyable affair of the season was a picnic given by Mrs. c. Il Jett to her Sabbath school class on the Fourth. They motored early in the day to the Cossatot river, where they spent the day. The young people greatly enjoyed the bathing and at one o'clock the greatest event of the day occurred, an elegant lunch was served. The invited guests were Mir. and Mrs. Barney Thomas, Mir. and Mrs. A. C. Higginbottom, Dr. and Mrs. King. Mir. and Mrs. W. NJ. Lowery and s. Hewitt.
 A Guest. Note-Above item was mis-sent. aot reaching The Star until after weekly of July T. Editor.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

are of the we'll known w il S 0 n Bros. make. No ruff seams. Priced special by the box of six pairs for One Dollar. Mail orders filled for a short time only at this price.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
Singing at Owens Chapel.

Editor The Mena Star.
 My wife and I rode out Sunday to Owens Chapel. As the weather was not favorable only a few were out. [. was understood there would be sing. ing and dinner so we had both and you could not see any sign af hard times to have seen the dinner. Under sne leadership of John Ringgold of Mena and MT. Hogan of Owens Chapel Nitn Miss ona Anderson at the organ Te had some fine music. I heard no 'oodSE talk politics. church .denomina.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
Would Sue Commonwealth Jieu eo,

Fort Smith, July lz.--P -Perm'ssssx .sss Vt sue in the Arkansas state col,s ;rssriius riius asked by the Oklahoma Engir ;r pe Machine and Boiler Company ]" "Frsri tition filed with Federal Juags aogsslabop,i A. Youmans Saturday. The oA,iy Aa,gsiDy company holds large cialm ssrgit the Commonwealth Pubne rsssIysE Company, w. L. Curtiss.. ..eo1ss, t here and the bill totals Si'sgyss~e gs ees- cording to the petition. .hs n s<vl plaint has alko been filed in tns ;s r county circuit court. it'wss s~'s
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
Mena Air High Up in the Air.

Rome Golf has received word from h1s brother. Bert Golf, who with his family is motoring to California. that they were at Colorado Springs and r1ding on the same air they took in Inelr tires from Mena. They made 1l TIP to the top of Pike's Peak and H Folk county air was near the .op o1 une world for once Mrs Gus
 9s also writnuf 1neetinz Mr. and
 zr Goa st the springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

tion; all was harmony. Everybody vas glad and sociable. The people of owens Chapel are first class, a good community. l came home we'll pleased With the outing. ]. H. Naler.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
POLK COUNTY
 SCHOOL NEWS

Most of the summer schools began Monday morning. There will be fifty schools in session this summer.
 A special effort will be made tnis wear to enforce to reasonable degree the compulsory attendance law. For the benefit of any officials or parents who are not fully informed as to this law am giving here few of its provisions.
 Children must enter not later than the third week and go at least three fourths of the term. Parents are subject to fine for each day that the law is not compiled with except where it ia purely the fault of the child in case of truancy, etc. In the latter case the child is subject to the deiln- ouency law and will be seen after by the probation officer and the juvenile court.
 The ages are all between six and sixteen. Any child who has an eighth grade diploma is not subject 10 the law.
 Directors are required to furnish
 a~ the teacher with q list of the parents and guardians, the number of children each has, and the post office address of each. They must give due notice of the opening of school, and must call attention to those parents who do not have their children in school by the eleventh day of school.
 The teacher must report monthly the name and addresses of every par ent or guardian who has failed to comply with the law, together with the number of children each has sub feet to the law, and the number of days they attended. This report must be made to the secretary of the board and to the county superintendent. The county superintendent in turn reports to the prosecuting attorney, and to the state superintendent of public in struction.
 There is geneal demand for a enforcement of this law over the county, and this is the main reason that we will make special at tempt to do is this year.
 Teachers should remember that their licenses are subject to revoca- tion if they do, not keep the records of and make the reports. Parents who do not care for the en- forcement of the law should remem- Der that it is not the teachers fault. She must do her part if she is allowed to teach. ~~a.--a-i.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Every style and kind of slipper for women are in stock in the sizes and widths to fit and priced to fit the purse from $295 to $8.50, in the best grades at the different prices. We sell footwear different-we FIT them right.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

We are now winding up the order for car of school desks. It will be several days before we can see all who will order, but if any district needs. number of desks they should write the county superintendent. We will bring sample of the desks we expect to order if you want to see them. The prices are $5.49 average for singles, and $7.26 for doubles, freight paid to Mena. This is a saving of to per cent over what individual districts would have to pay most of the dealers.
 The supplies that we failed to have on hand during the institute are now here. They should also have a new daily record book. These record books are for use one year only, and after the year is out should be sent to the county superintendent. Report cards and monthly report blanss should be in the hand of every teacher. They should state the number they need to the county superintendent.
 w. H. Morden, Go. Supt.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

! The man who stands around wait ing for something to break usually finds he does.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

When opportunity does knock at some door it can't be heard because of the knockers inside.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
MAKE OUR STORE YOUR STORE
COOL DRESSES FOR SUMMER WEAR
 FOR MILADY.

Dresses in organdy imported dotted swiss and voiles are here, in all the newer styles for Milady. Come in and look them over. Prices are based on the new low levels and are correct for this seasons wear.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

A Mena man believes the practice of children swallowing pennies and youths throwing money to the birds should be discouraged.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

stop Frank admitted that ns assrts M "clucks" to the car when ne wal saS 4 little more speed, but has ieaiA'' drive without a whip.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

j. c. Wood of Spring, N. Mex. who was called to Shady Point. Ok. by the death of his brother. Frank Wood came on to Mena Mond7y for a visit with relatives and friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
 PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Louise Austin left Monday morning for Fayetteville to look after some business matters for her moth CT, Mrs. Mary Austin, home demon stration agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

There is no excuse for woman quarreling with her husband on the street. What's home for, any, wav9n
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Mrs. Frank Wehner, who had been visiting Henry Wehner and family west of Mena, left Sunday morning for her home at Tulsa, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Mrs. T. F. Curtis and two children of Yazoo City, Miss, are in Mena for visit with Postmaster and Mrs. K. S. Allen
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

~The end of a perfect day is cool night and Mena's the place for 'em.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Mrs. Holman and daughters and son. Luther, Jr., who are here for the sum mer.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Mrs. E. P. Flynn of Parsons, Kas., known to many in Mena as Mary Don ohue, is back in the old home town for visit with friends and acquaintances.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

l. E. Lindsay returned Sunday from his trip to Hot Springs, feeling much improved in health and glad to get away from the hot weather.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

T. M. Cooper of Abilene, Tex, ar- rived in Mena Monday to visit his wlfe and baby, who are visiting Mrs. Cooper's parents, Mir. and Mrs. W. l.. Abney, on Magnolia avenue
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

road shipments, and is having regular trips made. The truck takes down cases of filled bottles and brings back empties.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

l. H. Woodrow, brother of J. R. Woodrow and uncle of Arley Wood row, is here from Elkhart, la, for a visit with Polk county relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Ben Strauss started work Monday installing the fixtures of the new meat market his son win open in the building next to the Ivey-Jones drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
BUY YOUR HOSE BY THE Box-IT SAVES

Mems hose in all the wanted colors, as we'll as staple black and white. in cotton. These hose
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

The infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Otis Farris died Sunday at the fam fly home near Yocana, and was buried Monday afternoon at Concord ceme- tery.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
Second Crop Strawberries.

George Sauter and William Walt man, both living east of Mena, are having a new experience this year in growing strawberries in that they are now marketing the second crop of Aroma berries. The vines on which the blossoms were killed by the late freeze have put on new fruit buds and with the favorable conditions that have been prevailing during the ast three weeks, the berries are ripen- ing and growing as nicely as did the first crop. Both of these men are finding ready sale for all they bring to town.
 Charged With Stealing Car.
 Special Agent George Prell of the Kansas City Southern railroad came down from Pittsburg, Kas., Wednes- day in charge of two young men giv- ing their names as W. A. Walker and Earnest Stevenson. who had been ar rested in the Kansas town. The two men are charged with stealing the abandoned auto found near Eagleton last veck and which is saidfto he owned 1f Little Rock. The pair will bs held to await orders from Little
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The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Luther Holman. came from Hone.
 Saturday to spend the wssk end witL,
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Manager McCary of the Mena Bot ting Company is finding that ship ments by truck to poinfs south Of Mena is more satisfactesY chan rail-,
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

Horse. Buggy, Storm Robe and com
 plete outfit for $50, quick sale. T. Delos Mullins, Acorn, R. 8. 29
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

For Sale-Two extra good year old
 Jersey cows. l.. E. Bsrtch, Mena, phone S71. 29
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

For Sale-I Foos 2-horsepower gaso-
 line engine (little used). Also feed grinding mill Inquire Morris 2nd hand store. 30
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
VOLUME l, NUMBER lS.
&a,Nb11aE

Any time that you purchase merchandise from the Boston Store you have the right to re- turn same if you are not entirely satisfied, and your money will be cheerfully refunded no red tape Return your sales slip and goods and that is the end It is our purpose to make each and every sale as pleasant and satisfactory as it is possible to be made.
 You will find our Service prompt and n1er- chandise based on as low price as it is possible to sell quality goods
 The next time you are thinking of ordering goods, ready-to-wear clothing, shoes etc. give a trial and let us prove what we say in our adver- tsing.
 ~<~M1
 WE LIKE YOU to compare our prices and quality of merchandise. We know that we can please you in both.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14
IIvEsToCK-POULTRY

For Substituting, pulleys, counter
 shafts, small belting. Displaced by individual motors. Inquire and see at Star office. W.-t.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-14

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
GEDDES SCOUTS LIE
ABOUT WAR ON US.
Rumors Based on Anglo-Japa'
nese Pact Traced to Ger
mans, Broken Men"
SAFEGUARDS POINTED OUT
BY the Associated Press

Kansas City. May 17.-possibiity
that Great Britain might be drawn into
conflict with the United States through
the medium of the existing Anglo Jap
nncSc alliance was denied by Sir Aurk
land Geddes. British Ambassador to tho
United States. in speech hero last
right before tho ST. Andrew Society and
tho Knife and Fork Club.
Snch rumors. he declared. were thr
work of 'thc whispercrs. tho broke |
mcn--and by broken men monn the
GcimGnS
The Anglo Japanese treaty" said
Sir Auckland. was originally designed
to prevent Russian and German ag.
Gression in the Far East. When TINT
treaty was renewed in 1911 it was
specifically provided that therc should
hc exempted from it's working anv ma
ticn with whom either Great Britain
or Japan had general arbitration
treaty Such treaty was drawn up
between Great Britain and the United
States. but failed Of ratification hv Your
Senate.
"I;ut in u"der to obviate an, bossi
hiiity uf being drawn into cnnflir; WITT
tnr United Sil'cs on any ground what
ever No then drew up the peace com
mission treaty. providing for arbitra-
tion between Great Britain and the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
Other essential helps

Modern research has revealed other
needs. Ordinary diet is often rich in
starch and deficient in fruit acids. A
tooth paste should twice daily do what
fruit acids do. 1t should stimulate Ma
ture's tccth-protecting agents in the
mouth.
Pepsodent does that. 1t multiplics
the salivary flow. 1t multiplies the
starch digestant in the saliva, to digest
starch deposits that cling. 1t multiplies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
CHARGE PEANUT G0UGE
"Roast the Man Who Roasts the
Peanut" Virginian Suggests

Chicago. May i7.--Mcmbcrs Of the
United Peanut Association of America.
meeting yesterday in Congress Hotel.
clustered around TO deliver Information
about their famous and popular prod,
uct. The mcmbcrs--most of whom dwell
south of the Mason Dixon linc-are
cleaners, shelters and cruShcrs of the
peanut.
The American public at ball parks,
football games. Concy Island and III"
like" said Il. u. Balm. Of Norfolk.
president Of tho association. ''dcvours
about 1000. 600 hundred pound bags Of
roasted peanuts year. Tho peanut
business If tho last season was about
S75. 600 900 "
Roast the peanut vcndcr who roasts
tho peanut" j. &. BCalc. Of Franklin.
Va. suggested Ms means 10 lower
prices. peanuts have dropped from
around fifteen cents pound to four
mud half cents" hc added. but the
man on the corner still gets the high
nrice -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
CREPE WORN FOR BLUE LAW
Church Musicians Face Arrest In
Weilsburq, w. Va.

Wellsburg, w. Va. May 17.--1'he
inhabitants of this town are eagerly
awaiting the threatened arrest Of George
Kemp, violinist, and William Barnes,
cornetist. on charge of violating the
"blH laws" by playing in the First
Presbyterian Church at Sundays sew
ices.
The Sabbatarians. who sponsored the
ordinance which clampcd down the i'd
on Wcllsburg. were taken abnck when
1t became known that Mayor Kraft had
declared that TO accept money for sew =.
ices such as Kemp and Barnes rendered
came within the pale of the 'blue" leg
islation. which operated Sunday for the
first time. Kemp and Barnes. II is
said. both declared they had received
remuneration for their services at the
church.
Not soda fountain or store was open
Sunday. Several physicians refused
10 answer new calls and several other
lines of business which were believed to
be exempt closed down in protest against
the law. Many persons who attended
church services wore wisps Of crepe.
symbolic of their objection to the an
tique statutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
NAB 2 IN MOONSHINE CASE
Further Arrests Made by Upstate
Police Who Engineered Raid

Hazleton. Pa.. May 17.-(By \. P.)
--Freeand police who raided moon
shine outfit in Sandy Valley Sunday
made two more arrests in the case yes
terday. putting Fred Bricl and William
Bilodeau. both of Wilkes Barre. under
arrest at that place. Warrants. for
their arrest were sworn out based on
evidence obtained from books conhs-
Gated at the time the raid was made:
They were given hearings at Frecland
and held under $500 bail each.
Prosecution of the case is to be taken
over by District Attorney Arthur James,
of this county. under the terms OF the
Woner State Enforcement Act.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
R. R. PROFITS DROP,
WILLARD DECLARES
Presents Senators With Table
Showing Increase in Ratio Of
Expenses to Revenue
CONTINUES HIS TESTIMONY
BY the Associated Press

Washington. May lT.--CoutiruiuS
z bis testimony today before tho Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee uu tho
railroad situation. Daniel willard.
president Of the baltimore and Oh2
Railroad Co. read into tho record q
table to show that since 1912 thcr"
had been steady Increase in the ratio
Of operating expenses 70 net revenues.
The return on property value. he
said. at the Same time has dccIined
from an average of Approximately per
cent np to 1917. to 3@-l0O Of ! per
cent in 1920. and to 1-l0Gth "f | per
cent in February. 1921
Notwithstanding there nHd been u
constant but slight decrease in tho rate
per ton mile on traffic handled. and n
gradual increase in prices Of conmodJ
ties. and in rates Of pay MIR. Viii
lard said. there was no abnormal
change in net revenues. and the "N"r.
ating ratio averaged about ~ ucr cent
for the period 1912 to 1915 inclusive.
Due. however. to incrCus" in taxes and
continued expenditure Of additional
capital. the return on property valu"
during the same period had declined.
"Tnking 1916. which is selected be
cause it was the last full year preceding
the radical changes that have Siucc
occurred IN p"'h r,'chHp@ H.N N 'Nl".',. nv,
lures; ana c"mnarihG IT. Wtn i've wear
ended Dcccmocr 81. w. inrrC ,~ "''.u
chahse IN inc ray" "I expense, ~
earninGS from VOL per sent III ~" 'T':"'
I 20 o9,f' pGr CEN III i'I-o-un" I, LIE
notWltAHtamu,lG 'he treisht '"n rH,i', iI,
increnseG l''"> per cent WAhG t''Isn.
tram mics ac'Uall! u'cr'as"u Ia per
cent duc 70 an increase W. ", ,@!'> per
train mic from 'u'.I" 10 H7o;n''
during inc same period thcrc, wa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
HAYS UNMOVED BY "PULl"
Only Merit Can Get Postmaster Jobs,
He Maintains

Washington. May 17.-(By a. P.)-
Only the good of the service will be
considered in selecting the man from
among the three highest for ccrtification
70 the President for appointment as
postmaster. Postmaster General Hays
declared today in discussing the recent
executive order of President Harding on
the matter. -,
congressman and Senators will nntur-
ally be heard by the department as to
thc th qualifications of applicants. Mr..
Havs said. adding that this meant
Democrats as we'll as Republicans.
Selections made under orders of for
NOR President Wilson. but not con e
frmcd by the Senate. will be ignored.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17

Send the coupon for To-Day Tube
Note how clean the teeth feel after
using. Mark the absence of the viscous
film. See how teeth whiten as the film
coats disappear. Feel the other good
effects.
This test will be revelation. 1t will
show you what clean teeth mean. Then
decide if you always want the teeth in
your home kept like the teeth you see
Cut out the coupon now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
FOUR FREED ON $4,000 BAIL

West Chester, Pa, May 17.-Her-
bert King, Aaron Trachenberg. Taylor
Freeman and G. c. McCurley, Of
Washington, were released from the
Chester County prison yesterday,
after being there two months awaiting
trial. Friends supplied 100000 cash
bail. The men are charged with rob
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
Millions. now show
the results

Pepsodent is now widely adopted.
AS result millions of teeth now glisten
as they never did before. You see them
everywhere. Those teeth are protected
in these new, effective ways.
To countless women it has brought
an added beauty. For men who smoke
it is removing hlrn-hcld tobacco stains.
1t is saving children's teeth. Dentists
advise its daily use from the time the
first tooth appears.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
Fire Damages Arrott Mills

The roof Of the engine room Of tho
Arrott Mills, Boston avenue md Coral
street. was damaged by fire at I
o'clock this morning. A watchman dis
covered the flames. The loss is csti-
mated Mt $500. The origin has not
been determined.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER ADELPHIA, TUESDAY, MA

United States before any form l force
should be employed.
"The trea;y stands today in black
and white, bi; in the face of 1t The
whisperers have made men believe, both
here and in my country, that there lie
possibility of conflict between your
country and mine through the opera.
tion of the Anglo japanese alliance. IL
is not true
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-17
The War ON Film
That dilagy film OH teeth

Dental &C nowadays is conduct
ing war OH MIN. 1t means new den
tai era. The object is whittier teeth,
cleaner teeth and safer.
Millions of people have already bene-
fitted. And leading dentists everywhere
are urging this new way on others.
This is to offer pleasant test. To
bring you the results for awhile. Then
to let you decide if you want them
every day.