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The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Johnson Bobb and James Edwards, two young residents of Fort Towson, Ok, were in Mena Tuesday en route to Smithville, where they attend Full som Training School.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Dr. D. W. Connaily of Hatfield was a business visitor in Mena Tuesday, among other things, getting his 1922 auto license.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

John Faulkner of Egger was in Mena Monday on his return to Du- rant, Ok, where he is attending school
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Rev. s. J. Oslin left Saturday for Texarkana, and for the next three weeks will conduct normal schools of singing in that vicinity.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Dr. and Mrs. John Rollins were up from Wickes Tuesday to do shopping and look after some matters of busi- ness
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Embry Randolph left, Sunday for Smithville to resume his studies al Fulsom Training School. % .s
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Miss Ella Felts of Wickes was a Mena visitor Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Mir. and Mrs. Wesley Inman and children left Friday for Ash land, Ok, where Mir. Inman secured a
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

I. o. Smith left Sunday on a motor trip to Hot Springs and Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Cashier W. B. Thomas of the Bank of Wickes, was a business visitor in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

X. c. Mckay of Oden was in Mena Wednesday looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

T. M. Lewis of Bartlesville, Ok, was in Mena Tuesday as the guest of MT. and Mrs. H. T. Bolen, while en route to Eaglston for visit at the nome of his daughter, Mrs. Pearly
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Truly Williams was i'll Tuesday and unable to be at his place at Duke-Ma- gruder's.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

J. o. Gates and W. Nj. Moore of Hatfield were in Mena Friday attend ing to some matters of business.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Houston Johnson vas among the Hatfield residents who were in Mena rTuesliaY. nm. ..z.. .t l. m
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Mrs. R. S. Allen and Mrs. Anna Randolph were New Years visitors at De Queen.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

DON'T FORGETl During New Year PONDER is at old stand with plenty of Oranges, Apples, Onions, Staple Groceries. Martin avenue.
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 --Advertfsemenl
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Alton Anderson left Monday for Conway to resume his studies at Hen drix college.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Mir. and Mrs. M. L. Holder and daughter drove from Hatfield to Mena
 John Fain, who was wounded in the Egger holdup, was taken to Tex arkana Thursday, that he might re- ceive special treatment for his in- jured jaw. J. s. Hinson accompanied him on the journey.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Mrs. Jasper Middleton and little daughter returned Sunday from wis., it with relatives and friends at Okla homa points.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Mir. and Mrs. V. W. St. John now are occupying quarters in the Hilton Apartments on Port Arthur avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

K. k. Neems. who returned to Mena Friday from a Christmas visit with Oklahoma relatives, received while in the city a photograph which was a relic of the terrible tornado which destroyed the Weems home near Wlekes. The photograph. which was family group. had been found near Egger, having been blown 6 dis tAnce of about <8 miles by the storm.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Monday to do some shopping and visit friends. They arranged to have The Star sent to their home on route 1, during the coming year.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05

Miss Irene Shortall. who has been in charge of the millinery department at Duke Magruders store, will leave Wednesday morning for Cotton Plant. where she will virit friends be- fore going to her home at Jersey vile. H. Miss shortall has pleased patruns in Mena and viii return for the opening of the spring season. She will spend a month in St. Louis with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
PLENTY OF RAIN

"In hike I recently made in some of the counties of north Alabama I was troubled by almost daily rains" said Roland M Harper of the state geological department, who passed through here yesterday en route to the conn mencement exercises at the University ot Georgia, of which he is an alumnus.
 T was covering a track of woods near Bell Nina, in Limestone county, and expected to reach that little village in time to catch a train that runs about o'clock But night struck me and missed the train. It was so late that I did not want to disturb the people living there, so I undertook to bunk on the station platform. But driving rain came up during the night, and. got wet and didn't sleep much.
 Later was hiking from Moulton to Haley vile, when I came to fork of the Sipsey river and found the bridge washed away. For tunately found house and the farmer took me in for the night As it happened he had guided my old teacher, the late Dr. Under wood of Columbia university through the same tract years ago when he made study of plant life in that section.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
TRAFFIC" IN KNIGHTHOODS
 CHARGED IN BRITAIN

ss London weekly papers say the traffic" in knighthoods and peerages has become "scan- dal which is lowering the whole standard of our public life" This section of the press was aroused by the honors distributed on the Kings birthday. The great newspapers are not saying anything, and it is hinted that ''-their silence is due to the fact that peers u-or men who hope to be peers are their owners. 
 = = There is no suggestion of bribery or corrup- tion in the awarding of titles to people who are not regarded in select circles as orna- ments to British society or the British na- tion. The chief complaint made is that they do not deserve such distinction, and real merit is overlooked.
 @ One publication points out that a manu- .sfacturer of patent candy was knighted and another man was similarly honored because 'sof This active part in the local life" of his home town. Bar1 and Pinsr0, this paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
EVIDENCE OF PROSPERITY
 IN ALABAMA

In announcing the recent advance of it's per cent preferred stock from $93 to $95, the Alabama Power company made an interesting report of its operations, in part as follows:
 "A recent statement of the company showed a decided increase in it's earnings caused by new business taken on. Completion of Mitch ell dam in the early part of 1923 should wit ness new record in earnings.
 "The company is at present loaded to ca- pacity of the operating system, including both hydroelectric and steam power plants"
 Earnings of the Alabama Power company direct reflex of conditions in Alabama. That it's entire capacity is now engaged and that the extra incoming capacity of Mitchell dam is sold ahead of completion shows the in- crease of industrial operations in the state. Not only is the present status of industry satis- factory, but the certainty of future develop ment foreshadows the need of more and more power.
 Alabamians want their utilities to make money, that they may be able to render ef- ficient service, and they are becoming more and more interested in earnings because they have been investing heavily in local utilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
FACTS AS TO COTTON SERVE PRODUCER

There is merit in the proposal of Senator Harris of Georgia to have census of the worlds supply of cotton taken by the depart ment of commerce and to have a cotton cen- sus in the United States twice a year, on March i and July 31
 Whatever tends to secure accurate infor- nation to the supply of cotton, mill con sumption and other data bearing on the sta tistcal position of cotton will be of great serv- ice to the producer. Armed with such facts, he need not worry over the antics of ex- changes from day to day. 1A
 Far more Illuminating at this time than transitory spasms of bulls and bears on the exchange these statistics:
 Exports for 10 months, 5,451 1000 bales, compared with 4,7o1, ,00o in the preceding 10 months.
 May mill consumption of 495,00 bales of lint and 52,0o0 bales of linters, compared with 440,00o bales of lint and 4S,000 bales of linters last May.
 Active cotton spindles in May showing an increase of 263,Oo0 over April which means resumption of New England mills
 Worlds visible supply, 5,1Os,OOo bales, compared with 6,ess,0 ,0Oo at this time last year.
 The cotton producer who weighs this data will not grow gray hair sover any one days price fluctuations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19

Another New York mendicant has passed away, leaving comfortable fortune. Some people not only believe the world owes them a living but they manage to collect it.
 x young millionaire is accused of misbe- having in Hollywood. Whats the matter with the fellow? Doesn't he know that Hollywood is now 9 o'clock suburb? The cost of living in Paris is PIT per cent higher than it was before the war. That won't cause an American tourist to even hesitate.
  The Louisiana quintuplets are reported to be doing well. A bulletin from the fathers bedside would be interesting. We may be wrong, but we had an idea the Bible was great book long before MT Bryan became its chief spokesman and defender.
 < A stage beauty says she could have married 10000 millionaires Modesty is not always a concomitant of beauty-on the stage.
  It must fret Jimmy Cox to see the way demo- cratic candidates are turning to Woodrow for word of advice and commendation. Harvard is accused of drawing the color line It's enough to make some of the old New Eng land abolitionists turn over in their graves.
 
 Thus far most of the "back to nature" ex- periments have been failures. We might as well try to put up with civilization.
  It is rumored that Northcliffe's mind is failing. If that's true, we'll admit that he had good one while it lasted.
 x Some of the threats made by negroes taking part in the anti-ynching parade in Washington were not even yelled. Has it occurred to the Busches that they have given shipping board vessels some valuable publicity?
 Monkeys in one's family tree are prefer able to bats in one's belfry.
 x x few kind words would be greatly appre- ciated just now by the Congress of the United States.
 Marconi couldn't hear anything from Mars. Maybe there wasn't aything to hear.
 Y The Mccormick operation is creating a lot of talk. It was that kind of operation.
  Drys say vets have chance. They under estimate the optimism of the vets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19

declares, are the only writers of first rank who have been knighted
 What are the Britons going to do about it? If obscure individuals who have more money than anything else are walking away with knighthoods and peerages, while scientists, lit worry along without any handles to their names why not abolish all titles? But the British are too welded to ancient customs to do that
 In America we get along extremely we'll without titles-that is, the kind conferred and worn with pride in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
FARM RALLIES SUCCESS

"The series of farm rallies we held over the county last week were complete success" asid T. J. Jordan, county agricultural agent 'We had big crowds at each point where Aneetings were held. Able speakers spoke on topics of interest to farm boys and girls. Din- ner was served on the grounds and in the afternon there was a number of directed games.
 "The intent of these rallies was to interest rural people in their work and in their com munities. Many people migrate to the cities because they do not see the advantages and pleasures of rural life. The clubs that we are fostering are intended to interest the boys and girls vitally in some one thing, such as a flock of chickens, pig, cotton patch or any other project that is suitable"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
WELL KNOWN FACULTY

q have been we'll pleased with the many compliments heard on the Birmingham Southern college faculty throughout the coun- try" said Dr. Guy E. Snavely, president of the local college.
 "Such men as Octavus Roy Cohen, nation ally known short story writer; E. M. Hender- son, widely known over the south as an ex- perienced newspaper man; Dr. E. R. Hoke, young Johns Hopkins graduate, who has just had new keyboard for typewriters adopted that will change the entire typewriter, and other members of the faculty of equal merit have played the important part in putting Bir- mingham-Southern as a standard American college that has entered with three other southern institutions the American Assocla- tion of Universities and Colleges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
NEWS DULLNESS

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 An American newspaper man of reputation predicts that July will be a month of "big news' He bases his belief the premise that for several years there has been little news of outstanding interest for the papers to print. He says
 July will be month of big news-im- portant happenings, also those less impor- tant events that are more interesting. You can safely bank on this. No witchcraft is involved in the forecast. It will be the in- evitable reaction from the dull uneventful conditions throughout the world-which you have noticed lately in reading the newspapers.
 News has been running quiet, very little breaking except routine events. So quiet, in fact, that even editorial writers-who usually find no difficulty in saying much about nothing been hard put to it, for something to comment about.
 "When born newspaper men observe the news running into a slump like this, they begin to sniff the air. Instinct tells them that a wave of big news is about to break
 "This instinct is so highly developed in some newspaper men that occasionally, when things are dullest, the ysuddenly get pre- monition that something important is on the verge of happening They can sit tensely, watching the telephone and telegraph"
 We shall follow up the prediction with in- terest, believing that the newspaper man quoted knows pretty well what he is talking about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
: "PRUssIANIsMs IN THE ARMY
om the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 The court-martial that fined Maj. Malcolm Wheeler Wilcox 50 points for writing to Pres- dent Harding that "Prussanism existed in the army may have acted in the best inter ests of the service, but civilians would have found the verdict more acceptable if the majors charge had been disproved. The mar tial courts only function, apparently, was 70 determine whether the bare act of writing the letter was violation of the regulations, without regard for whether it was true.
 Experience has taught-at least that is the authoritative view-that military discipline must be maintained by stern methods. But officers of the American army, as in all armies, are apt to press this view to the point of injustice. The greenest buck private should not be deprived of the right to com plain and the fact that soldier may be punished for complaining without regard for the merit of his complaint, is abhorrent to a democratic people,
 There are excellent reasons for believing that the contented soldier is the best soldier If there is "Prussianism' in the army, it should be known and eliminated. Army off cers should not forget, after all that this $ essentially civil government, and that they have no powers not conferred-and revoca- ble-by popular will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
.CUSToM-MADE CRIME
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
 Two prohibition agents hire room at a hotel, send for belboy and offer him $20 to buy them bottle of whisky. When he refuses, they send for another bellboy, and keep on till they get one who needs $40, or so much of it the seller leaves him. Then, having got the whisky, they summon the bellboy and the manager of the hotel 70 appear in court for violation of the Vol stead act, and call it day.
 We used to think that the agent provo cateur was an institution of nefarious Rus sian Czarsm, like brutal cossacks and de- bauched grand dukes. But anything is good that serves a good purpose, and people in clined to violate the prohibition laws ought to have their latent wickedness provoked into action so that they can be properly punished, even if it takes agents provocateurs to do it. It does seem, however, that there is enough ready-to-wear violation of the Vol stead act going on without having crimes made to measure so that our prohibition agents may ornament their records with oc- casional arrests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
FAMOUS BEARDS
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
 Darrell Figgis was little known overseas until emissaries of the Irish republican army invaded his flat by night and removed half his beard It was the symbol of his manhood, known from Ballycastle to Crookhaven for it's flaming color, it's spread and fall, untdimmed, unrestrained, the exposure of eyes, whether hostile or admiring. What the chairman of the drafting committee of the Irish consti- tuition thought of his beard may be judged guilty of one of those acts that were dis gracing Ireland in the eyes of the civilized world. To him the mutiation was a crowning outrage. He would have given up his life to keep his beard unmarred. Had. he not worn it all through the black days when there was price upon his head? Even the shadow of it a drawn curtain would have betrayed him. "Figgis is one of the romantic figures of Sim Fein," says some one incensed by the assault upon his most cherished possession. Poet, novelist, gun-runner and military leader, Fig gis was interned after the rebellion of 1916. Things have come to a pretty pass in Ireland when the comrades of yesterday are capable of such indignity.
 "One consolation remains to MT. Figgis," says a sympathizer; "the episode has made his beard one of the serious boards of history" It is in distinguished company. George Killing worth, Queen Elizabeth's envoy to Russia, dis played a beard five feet long at the court of Ivan the Terrible. That despot tugged at it from sheer joy, and Killingworth "a cour- tier of the old school smiled through his tears. Alexander III of Russia wore beard far be- low his belt. Charlemagne and Barbarossa were luxuriantly bearded The early shahs of the House of Kajar could have stepped upon their boards. Edward II of England curled his beard in three great ringlets. Henry VII Snotted his. Cardinal Pole had pa triarcha beard Raleigh and Drake disdained the razor. There was the cathedral beard' of Randle Holme, the ordered magnifcence of which may be imagined.
 It is curious how the popularity of boards has varied in the east as well as in the west. In the mid-Victorian period James Ward, R. A., had to defend his beard in pamphlet of Is arguments When George Frederick Muntz appeared in the House of Commons in 1840 with patriarchal beard he was charged with insulting English parliamentary institu- tions. Twenty years later "Piccadilly weep CTS" were the fashion. Phillips Public Char acter' says of the second Lord Rokeby, who wore a great beard in 179S, that he was "the only peer and perhaps the only gentleman of Great Britain or Ireland who is thus dis tinguished." In the nearer east the Moham- medans not so partial to the beard as they used to be- The beard in Ireland has been in favor off and on for centuries. The Paria- ment of Trim legislated against it. but the beard of Darrell Figgis was grown in the dawn of independence, beacon, an oriflamme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
THE ONE HOPE

By Dante Gabriel Rossetti. When vain desire at last and vain regret Go hand in hand to death, and all is vain, What shall assuage the unforgotten pain And teach the unforgetful to forget? Shall Peace be still a sunk stream long
 unmet-A
 Or may the soul at once in green plain Stoop through the spray of some sweet life
 fountain And cull the dew-drench's Towering amulet? Ah! when the wan soul in that golden air Between the scriptured petals softly blow Peers breathless for the gift of grace un-
 known An! let none other alien spell soeer But only the one Hopes one name be there Not less nor more( but even that word
 alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
CRIME AND CULTURE

From the Mobile Register.
 "crook' with record was taken in hand in New York last week while studying book upon etiquette with the intent to be- come qualified to mingle in polite society and unsuspected, carry his nefarious trade of forger. He had got as far as the paragraph advising him to use a fork and not be 8 knife-swallower, when the police intervened He said he would soon have learned what to do with napkin and how not to drink out of the finger bowl, but that the police have no culture and no sympathy with it. He had been stopping at of the first hotels in town, and had passed $1,0o0 in forged checks while there. Chiefly he regretted having his studies interrupted, saying he greatly wished he had had the opportunity to finish the course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News
 It takes has-been long time to find it out.
 Whatever else you do with worry, don't pass it on.
 mans sins will not find him out as soon his wife.
 So many things that are easy to recom- mend are hard to do.
 The path of duty generally parallels the road to happiness.
 There is something wrong with small boy who isn't strenuous.
 Being able to accomplish wonders is what makes man liar.
 No man is very good at baseball and gram mar at the same time.
 It will soon be the open, season for teach ing the summer girl to swim all over again,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19
MASONIC TEMPLE BONDS

q have been asked several times if all the bonds for the new millon-dolar Masonic temple nearing completion. have been sold, said Albert L. Reese, secretary of the Scot sh Rite Bodies.
 q have few thousand dollars of these bonds now on hand for detributon among Masons or others who want them, and anyone desiring information about this matter can see me at Masonic temple any day. The big drive inaugurated at the beginning of build ing operations disposed of nearly all the bonds, but a few still remain.''