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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
2
All Knights of Pythias learned of a Carthage Missouri trial where A Kulow of Monett faced conduct unbecoming a Knight. The case, heard by a lodge panel, ended with thirteen for acata and one for conviction. Kulow was acquitted for yielding to a wife’s danger over a brother Pythian.
The Arkansas Gazette reviews Maj. Lamar Fontaine’s claim of a prehistoric Arkansas city with 11,000,000 inhabitants, noting the eastern skepticism. If the discovery holds, Mena’s growth will outpace past estimates, projecting substantial future population increases.
The Choctaw council repeals all timber laws with presidential approval expected to end saw mill operations across the nation. Mills that have not already shut down will halt as no timber will be used for mining, fire wood, or fencing. The chiefs accuse mills of underpaying royalties on timber, prompting the law.
The Port Arthur News reports Prosperity is energized by new weekly ties with Bro. St John. It notes Arkansas state senate defeated Senator Butler's joint resolution to amend the constitution to allow women to vote on school issues, asserting women generally take a livelier interest in public schools than men.
J Sterling Morton of Nebraska, once secretary of agriculture under Cleveland, argued for a new conservative political party. He questioned whether the Democratic party was sufficiently conservative under Col Bryan and contemplated alternatives reflecting conservation as a core note.
The Arkansas Gazette notes champagne importers have formed a trust with a $1,000,000 capital stock and says the Smith native wine bill excludes the champagne trust. It asserts Arkansans are not champagne drinkers and prefer white mule.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch notes that good roads are essential for rural mail delivery and for trade, listing multiple reasons why the rough roads movement should be carried forward. The editorial emphasizes infrastructure as a key factor in efficient service and regional commerce.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered an eighteen month rectal fistula and doctors warned he would die without costly surgery. He reportedly cured himself using Becklen's Arnica Salve five boxes, advertised as the surest pile cure. Sold by F C Savage, druggist for 25 cents.
A colorful Nebraska tale appears in Chicago News about a Texas beauty who seeks a kiss from a man who declines, hinting at a wife in Nebraska who reads the papers. The drama centers on restraint and rumor, with local color and provincial gossip implied.
Washita doctor reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of serum disease causing ulcers on head and face. Claiming as a top blood purifier, the tonic targets eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It purifies the blood and aids liver kidneys digestion and strength. Price 50 cents at F C Savage druggist. Guaranteed.
Sunday services at First Christian and Baptist churches drew larger crowds than usual. The Christian Church reported strong Sunday school growth under Mrs Gentry and planned advance activities, while the Baptist service praised God’s standard for conduct and noted a thriving youth program and new members. The Catholic Church saw a full St Agnes mass with elaborate Easter decor and a stirring sermon on Habakkuk XII-6. The South Church held quarterly conference with J M Howley preaching on grace and resurrection as foundational to Christianity.
A moral admonition links cleanliness to health, arguing that neglect allows germs to accumulate in the blood and manifest as boils sores ulcers and other skin diseases, urging sweeping away filth to prevent bodily harm.
In the evening talk titled Character Building the speaker linked conversion to Paul with Jesus Christ as the foundation of lasting character. The venue was packed, with standing room and a large overflow. a bishop education collection raised seventeen dollars after a fifteen dollar ask. An Eastern League program with quartet readings and solos was well received and the department noted strong ongoing work. A closing line touts Simmons Squaw Wine as a remedy for menstruation and related pains.
The Jackson Drug Co on Mepa street notes a large increase in drug stock and offers wholesale filling of orders. They specialize in supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities and claim to supply everything needed in any quantity called for. Also inviting ladies to Mia Winn's picture gallery for fine photos.
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