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The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
COMMERCIAL
 CLUB B PIC K UP s
By F. J. SMITH.

Thru the efforts Of the Commercial Club Congressman Otis Wingo has se- cured supply of Farmers Bulletins from the Department of Agriculture. The bulletins are all along the lines especially of interest to Polk county folks at this time, and as long as the supply lasts they may be had at the Club office for the asking. The list is as follows:
 Sweet Potato Storage" Sweet Potato Curing" Sweet Potato Dis cases" San Jose Scale and Its Con- trol," Breeds of Dairy Cattle" Eradication of the Cattle Tick Neces- sary for Profitable Dairying," "Care of Baby Chicks" Selection and Care of Poultry Breeding Stock" Hints to Poultry Raisers," Mites and Lice on Poultry" Crimson Clover Utiliza- tion," and "Waste Land and Wasted Land on Farms"
 As an evidence of the material ad- vantage the location of the Western Assembly of the M. k. Church, South, would be to a community may be stated the fact that even now an in- QUtiY tldo IOiAlG bO tAlC Club from concern operating at this time chain of some twenty stores, saying that if the Assembly is located in Mena they propose to inves- tigate conditions relative to the es- tablishment of an institution carry ing a stock of from $20, GOO to $50,000. The outsider will not come in if the homefolks will take advantage of the opportunity.
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 This is busy week at the Commer- cial Club headquarters. The activities started Tuesday with meeting of the Executive committee and the special Assembly committee, followed Tues day night by a meeting of the Assem- bly, finance committee. Then, another meeting of the Executive committee Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday and Friday in cooperation with the Extension forces, Prof. H. B. Lans- den. State Poultry Specialist, will work out from the office in his effort to help Polk county poultry breeders selecting breeding pens from their poultry fiocks. On Thursday after noon at 2 o'clock the directors of the Berry Cherry Farm will meet and then on Saturday beginning at 10:3C o'clock will be held meeting for the purpose of organizing the truck grow CTS in cooperation with the growers from Ashdown to Acorn.
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 The Community Institute conduct led in Mena during the last week by Dr Clyde Wilson McCord under the aus pices of the churches, schools and the Commercial Club, was one of the fin est moral, intellectual and spiritual in fiuences that has come to Mena folks in long time. The lasting influence that will come from this work will bs among the young folks with whom some special work was done by Dr McCord. In this connection it should be noted that Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade and other organiza tions all over the country are coming to recognize that the most essential thing in a community is the develop ment of men and women, working or the theory that if the ideals of a peo pie are upward and forward looking the material things of life will come il due time and in proportion to tho spirit in which the people live up tt the ideal, "As a man thinketh, so ii he
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

move in his own defense? Farmers of Polk county, how long will you con- tinue to let ten dollars keep you from doing your duty in the Farm BureauF How long will you insist on dump ing your own crop in old way? The Farm Bureau Marketing Associations are your opportunity. Are you go, ing to use them? We have talked long enough, it is time now for ac- tion. The Truck Growers contract, Berry Growers contract and Sweet Potato Growers contract will be pre- sented to you shortly. Come out to the meetings and sign the contract. Let's do somehing.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
ANNOUNCES FOR COLLECTOR

In the regusaT corlmn win be found the announcement of John w Martin for the office of Tax Collector of Polk county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 Mir. Martin is the son of Mir. and Mrs. W. N. Martin, and was born near Hatfield, having lived in Polk county all his life. He served in the army during the World War, entering the service in 1918. attaining the rank of sergeant before his discharge after the armistice. Mir. Martin has been a member of the firm of Green < Mar tin, abstracters. and has also served as deputy in the several clerk offices at the courthouse. On this record ano his familiarity with courthouse rou- tine. he seeks the support of the vot. CTS in the coming primary.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
COMPLIMENTS THE STAR.
Mena. Jan. 2s. 1929

Mena, Jan. g, 1922 To The Star.
 l feel like complimenting The Star for it's setting forth in it's issue of this date it's mention of Mir. A. W. st. John It calls to my mind 20 years that have elapsed since I first knew a:m. And as to the county paper Dc founded am sure there is none better, as l have, at many times said t is the best county paper have ever known. Clsrksvssssr mentioned m describing Mr. 4. ". St. Johns visit. l knew that town 60 year years ago, it being my county sea until my eighth year. Success fo The star and its publishers and helpers Your friend,
 s.R. ovsen
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

A. w. St. John left Mena on the morning of January 21, 1907, going first to Fort Smith, where he was called as witness in case before the Federal court. From there he went to Clarksville to attend the ses- sion of the State Horticultural Soci- ety. Because of belateG trains the session was postponed from II a. m. on the 22nd to 9 q. m. on the 23rd, and he wrote an interesting letter to The Star about the convention town, published later in The Star. He also wrote characteristic note to his son, Roy, which read: .........,....,.......-.
 "Dear Roy and All;
 II am feeling fine; weather per
 feet and l am having a good rest
 with nothing to do thus far--or to-
 day, but read, write and walk
 around over town. l am planning
 to read my paper and start for
 homie prior to the election of off,
 cers, that event being on the pro
 gram Thursday evening, and l shall
 start at noon that day so as to be
 at Fort Smith that afternoon and
 next day. Lovingly, Papa" i"
 D. w. Moore, president of the soci- city, was at his Van Buren home, sick, and this caused Mir. St. John, vice president, to preside at the opening session. He made what was termed happy talk and then, because he was planning an early departure, was asked to read a paper on the subject assigned him, Better and Cheaper Transportation Necessary to Success ful Fruit Growing"
 It was when this was ended, and he arose to answer question that he said. Excuse me a moment; l am not feeling just right. ."-and with these words sat down--the end had come.
 The remains were escorted home by c. c. Logan and A. M Ward. Tuner al services were held at the home on Grandview Heights on January "A conducted by Dr. F. K. DeLongy of Christ's Episcopal Church, with low ing remarks by the Rev. R. D. C. Dodd, dear friend The pallbearers were Judge James D. Shaver, c. L.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
THIS SEEMS FAIR.
To the Editor of The Stan.

To the Editor of The Star.
 It is now two years or more since the Mena-Talihina highway has been before the public.
 Twice the plans have been changed since the assessors meeting of May 2s, 1920, and the commissioners, SO far, have failed to file at the court house the statement required by law. It is understood that another ef- fort may be made to start 1t and in view of this it is hoped, and asked. that the commissioners, thru The Star, give such reports of expenses and plans as will give the taxpayer an idea of conditions.
 r. ii. Hamilton
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

SOMETHING IO IHlNh ADoCA
 It must DC conceded that the people of the United States, almost without distinction of class or condition, have made wonderful record in recent wears in the way of liberality--in the giving of money and of resources to a multitude of causes, both at home and abroad. It is known, too. that very large part of the money paid by the people has been used up in expenses of he various campaigns some in- s.s.Aces doubtless more than half.
 a ne latest application of this kind comes from the American Committee for Russia Relief, with headquarters in Chicago. The appeal asks for the cooperation on the part of The Star, with enclosures telling of starving people in the far-away land, and this same sort of communication doubtless has gone to every newspaper of any pretensions in the United States, this expense alone running into thousands of dollars. And this is but begin ming of the thousands that will be spent in the campaign-that will new CT reach the starving people.
 The letter also relates that S20,00O,- GOO has been appropriated by our Con gress from the taxpayers money to this same cause.
 This is one side.
 We know that the world has come to look upon the United States as the source from which it may at all times draw for money and food and clothes and all things needed to relieve the suffering it is thing for which we may be thankful, even proud, to a certain degree
 But is it not entirely within reason that this thing may go too far-that the people--our own people-may be made sthe goat, as it were, until the burden will become unbearable?
 We have in our own land today all most multitudes of people who do not have the bare necessities of life, to say nothing of the ordinary comforts. This is bringing about most lamenta- ble conditions. is responsible for our epidemic of crime, and of many things that threaten even our safety as nation. It is conceded by all that the tremendous expenditures of the war. and since, including, perhaps, the comparatively small sum of $20 000,- 900 given to Russia by our govern ment, has taxed our people So heavily as to demoralize business, to make 1t impossible for millions to live in the usual way, to cut down consumption and to reduce the prices of all pro- ducts below what is fair or just. The < brainiest men of our country are un- able to offer a solution of the diffi- eulties in which we find ourselves.
 Yes. the spirit of charity for all the world reigns in our hearts. We would that we might be able to carry the burdens so far as they are just, and the recipients of our bounty deserved.
 But a vast nation--Russia-- -cer- tainly thru no fault of ours-has fall en down. Its people have gotten into bad way They have chased after fantasies and. from all accounts, are net producing necessary food. They have become demoraiized ed-have quit work.
 Do you suppose if we could feed and cIothe all of them for year. it would cure the evil condition?
 Ii seems doubtful.
 But this is but one of the problems given to the newspapers, and the pub lie.
 What dofyou, reader. think?
 What would you do
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

From Evening sarJa
 Fifteen years o'clock the founder of The Star portrait laid the work that he ovedhis Those who knew him best know that he had all preparations for that his judgment They know that the end strength of his manhood and mind he humanyth greatest impulse of his life
 him forward the destiny fitting that this anniversary be remembered and that those who had learned to love it's founder should have an po him who their friend -t forethi of action.
 the history naturally interesting those at the helm today will touched breyas will of the of the day and period.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
DOPE.

From the Southwest American.
 The poinson-liquor evil is getting a lot of attention that should % to that greater menace, the alarming growth 4 the drug habit
 There are 100000 drug fieuds in America, according to the special in- vestifafing committee appointed hy Secretary of the treasury.
 Al least one in h0 Americana is committing siou suicide with drrars CT alcoholic poison. Some neonle take strange chances wsth their lives
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
Frost Proof Cabbage PIants-Ths.ll

Frost Proof Cabbage Plants -Ths!
 plants are grown iH the open fe:: and up to January 20 have been eH' cred twice with ice. Send in your q. der today. Texas Gulf grown plant have been used in this communiB This is my fifth year and have sol to thousands of people. Get you plants direct from the grower, fresh CT plants. I guarantee plants to ai rive in good living order. Prices S0I S1; 500, $1.50; LOGO, $2.50. I pay th postage. All varieties. T. A. Wake Bay City, Tex.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

him, take an interest in replying to any inquiries that may be made
 Let's try it out.
 And, aside from this: The Star in- vites articles, not to exceed 250 words each, from any of it's readers on any topic of present day interest except religion and politics, it being understood, of course, that such ar- ticles and discussion shall be respect full in tone and not libelous in char acter.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF MEETING FOR THE DECLARATION AND PAYMENT
 nTHTnENn


 Ill the District Court of the Untel States for the Western District 2 Arkansas, Fort Smith Division, ! Bankruptcy.-In the matter of R. s GAIN, Bankrupt.
 To the Creditors of R. s. Gam, Bankrupt.
 Notice is hereby given that meet. ing of the creditors of said Bankrupt will be held at my office in the Unit ed States Court Building, in the City of Fort Smith in said District, on ths 3rd day of February, A. D. 1922 aI 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the puF. pose of declaring and directing th payment of first dividend, and nl transact such other business as msI| properly come before said meeting
 DANIEL HON,
 Referee in Bankruptcy Fort Smith, Ark, 24th day of Js 1922.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Star is authorized to make the fcIlowing political announcements ali subiect to the action of the Demo cratic primary;
 For Circuit Clerk of Polk County. WESLEY L. NICHOLS, Hatfield. MRS. JESSIE E. HALL. Mena. For Treasurer of Polk County. WRIGHT PRICKETT. Mena.
 For County and Probate Judge. W. l.. PARKER, Mena.
 For Sheriff of Polk County. W. E. HUNGATE' Mena.
 For County Tax Collector. JOHN W. MARTIN. Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

is at present deputy clerk under Cir cult Clerk W. L. Parker. Since 1920 has kept and recorded the circuit court minutes. She is a widow and has three children.
 Mrs. Hall is a Democrat, and asks the nomination subject to the will of the voters of that party at the coming ny;n,arv
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
What He Needed.

When Farmer Bassett decided z send his son io college. and selectse one exploiting the advantages of lr physical training system, he had plain talk with the president.
 John don't need no scftinR v exercises. He sets up too late ~ ready, 90 I'd rather you'd cut the1 out But say. if you've got any gp~ getting up exercises that are anr thing. go to it with 4rkni"- Wsy<i1 Tales.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
SEEDS AND PLANTS

Grape Vines, strictly good, well raIt.
 ed, two and three year. $9 per M Vandervoort or nursery. DelivaaE Mena in 300 lots same price. Cseaa and Niagara. A. J. Rhodes, Vslm.I voort. Ark. E
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
The New Florer.

What is your husbands favori,e flewerg"
 'Dazes- ha's located some moon. shinei'-WaYsids Tales.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
4 "A Bible Thought YSYv for Today

CHRIST'S Benediction:--Peace l leave with you; not as the world giv- eth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let It DO afraid. 14:27.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
ESTRAYED

Strayed-Bay horse about fftea
 hands. Front foot and legs wnt. cut sears. Eight years old. Nott II c. A. Fuller, Route 3, Phone 15. s
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

Fruit Tree and Plants. My serNa
 means that I sell you high grsS quality stock. guarantee satisfactie and save you money. Address Geo. T Robinson, Siloam Springs, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
Other News of the Day.

Uther News or the Day.
 The Star carried a strong editorial on "How to Get Good Roads," sug- gesting Federal aid by loans at low interest rate.
 Announcement that a cold wave had come in time to save the peach crop.
 The National Farmers Union in session at Atlanta, Ga, proposed to fix a minimum price for cotton, and advocated crop diversifcation.
 W. l. Green and Miss Ida Martin were joined in matrimony at the home of County Clerk w. N. Martin, Judge Wright Prickett officiating.
 w W Whitley after trip to Po- teau and several other points decides Mena is the best place to live.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
MISCELLANEOUS

Administrators Sale-Six head d,
 Livestock, 2 dozen chickens, sci' at place 2 miles south of Mena, on tlsl Bethesda road, known as the Heat farm, on Tuesday, January 31. OR
 Heath, administrator of the Estate ( Myra c. Heath, deceased.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
PowderIy, Tex, Jan. g, 1922.

Mir " W. St. John, Mena, Ark.
 Editor The Star:--As I was reading over the reports of the old settlers I failed to see anything about Joel Hali or his family, who lived some where near Old Cove. Why I know mother was living with the Hall family, she being a sister to MT. Hall. Mother and father were married there in 1853 and l was born there in 1854, CT years ago. I have heard my mother talk about the Bartons being their neigh bors. She was Tollett. Fathers name is Saffell
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The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
W. D. safell.

N. o. Allen states that some of the Hall family above mentioned live now in Johnson county, but the post office is unknown To him
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

For Rent-A good farm, 80 acres. o
 acres in cultivation. Fair hon. barns and sheds, old orchard, plapsa for family use. Spring water. Wan { rented to plant corn, cotton, sorghuna < sweet potatoes, cowpeas and peanuh < Rent IA and 1 1-5. Walter J. ElGosL Cove, Ark. r
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

Scalecide controls Scale, Aphis, Peas
 Psylla, Fire Blight, Cankers, ant invigorates your trees. Use as doFs mant spray, one gallon to 15 galloHs' of water. Place your order noEl c. H. Webster. For Sale-One sixteen -month-old HoEj
 stein Bull with extended pedigresl One with style and class. c. W. Pet tit, Mena, Route No. 1.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

On the day that brought the word of the end of mortal life to A. w. St. John, word was widely circulated in Mena that Governor John s. Little was dead. This was proven later to be an error, the following telegram to The Star bringing the better news to Mena:
 Little Rock, Jan. 23, 1:19 p. m.
 Governor Little better this
 morning. May be taken to home
 at Greenwood for rest"
 Governor Little had suffered seri- ous physical collapse. as a result of a terrific campaign which resulted in his election as governor of Arkansas. He never recovered his health, dying some months later.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
Truck Farmers Meeting.

A Truck and Fruit Growers meet ing is called for Saturday, January 28, at the Commercial Club office in Mena. All preliminary arrangements have been completed and we are now ready to sign up with the Sevier county growers and form school dis trict locals in order to get representa- tion on the board of directors.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26

Lochridge, A. M. Powers, D. B. Jop- lin, S. Sleeper and R. Osborn. The remains were taken to the old home, Carthage, Mo-, and laid near those of his mother and the companion of his young manhood, the exercises being conducted by the Masons.
 A most touching 'In Memorium was written at the time by Mrs. Mary E. Wigstrand, who long had been a dear friend.
 A most fitting epitaph was written by David L. Stump, for many years an employe in newspaper work, who closing most touching eulogy, said.
 ''The world is better today because A. w. St. John lived.p
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-26
 INQUIRIES OF HALL FAMILY.

w. w. Whitlev.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-07
FINAL SATURDAY
MATINEE IS TODAY
FOR RUTH REN|CK

Matinee fans take notice that to-
day at 2:30 at the Elks theater is
the last Saturday matinee that will
be played by Miss Ruth Renick and
supporting company as the engage
ment closes next. Thursday night,
Jan IL. Today will be one of the
popular bargain matinees and If you
are desirous of seeing this most ex-
ceptional attraction you should make
reservations early for the indications
are that todays matinee will hang
up a new record for the Elks theater.
The offering in Scandal" the most
talked Of play in America and easily
the most pretentious and best
mounted play ever seen in stock in
Phoenix. 1t is an ideal vehicle for
Miss Renick. 1t gives her a Won
derful opportunity for the display of
her extensive and beautiful wardrobe
and is positively sensation espe-
cially with the women patrons.
Scandal is repeated for the last
time at S:15 tonight.
The engagement OF Miss Renick
terminates next Thursday night, Jan.
IL with Merely Mary Ann" which
opens the five days run tomorrow
Sunday afternoon. This pretty
comedy drama from the pen Of Israel
Zangwill was used as a starring We
hicle for Eleanor Robson and was
really the first big part played by
Miss ReniclS and it was in this same
Arizona republican., 1922-01-07
4White LiesD at Ramona

Matinee today at p. I'M. and two
shows tonight sees the last perfor-
nance OF white Lies"-the splendid
farce comedy creation which the
Broadway Girls company are present
ing this week at the Ramona theater
white Lies" has proven one of the
best and snappiest bills seen this sea
son and was a prime hit with the big
amateur night crowd which wit
messed the showing last night.
In this bill, a good plot with excel
lent comedy lines, new song hits,
musical specialties and vaudeville
stunts are combined to produce a
most pleasing and interesting affect.
The principals of the Broadway Girls
company are all given difficult parts
in the cast as well as new speciality
assignment which provides opportu-
nifty for them to score heavily with
their audience. The dancing girls in
new costumes and the Ramona fea-
ture orchestra also should have hon.
orable mention.
Charles Ray, the ever popular idol
OF the silver screen, heads the picture
program in the big Paramount pic
ture RED Hot Dollars" which is also
showing for the first times tonight.
A fast moving two reel western is the
added feature.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-07
HAROLD LLOYD IS IN
FUNNIEST COMEDY
At COLUMBIA TODAY

Today is your last opportunity to
see one of the funniest Harold Lloyd
comedies ever shown at Mauk's Col
umbia theater, Il Do" the second of
his newest series, keeps the audi
ence in an uproar from the first
reel to the last. Portraying the ad-
ventures of two newlyweds, who have
the care of two children thrust upon
them for whole night, II Do" strikes
a new note in comedies. Lloyd
springs his usual quota of new laugh
provoking stunts, all working UP to
a novel ending, which will leave a
smile one ones face for some time
On the same program is May Nc
Avoy in Morals" taken from "The
Morals of Marcus" Nearly everyone
has read this clever novel by Will
liam ]. Locke and is familiar with
the plot which is wound around the
adventures that befall Carlotta, an
English orphan, who escapes from a
Turkish harem and finds herself in
a London drawing room.
Sunday brings one of the largest
and best bills seen here for some
time, when the Cosmos players pre-
sent their miniature minstrel revue,
Al duulllOu u the regular program,
at regular house prices. This en-
tertainment consists of snappy mu-
sic, jazz orchestra and the Marimba
band, good singing and talking spe-
cialties and several big time mon
ologues.
Eugene De Bell, late of AL G. Fields
minstrels. presents a blackface spe-
cialty that is seldom seen outside Of
the big time vaudeville circuits. He
is known as the man with the freak
voice, singing with equal facility
bass, tenor, soprano and falsetto.
This snappy one hour show will be
presented twice each evening and
once Sunday afternoon, in addition
to Alma Rubens, "Thoughtless Wom-
en-" Sunshine Sammy's 'The Pick
aninny." Prizman color reel and
the Columbia orchestra. Incon-
ceivable though it may sound there
VIII be no advance in the regular
house prices, the management fol-
lowing its policy of giving more en-
tertainment for less money.