Municipal ownership predicted by ex Congressman Johnson
The New York World quotes ex congressman Tom L Johnson predicting free streetcar service and other municipal benefits, while noting taxes and pricing concerns. The piece argues municipal ownership may bring desired benefits more than current policy. It also references anti trust law debates and Arkansas legislation, urging revisions to target only clearly harmful trusts.
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Cleveland
Johnson
New York
Mr. Johnson
Arkansas
The Matter Settled On Passenger Division Move Rumor
Rumors of moving the passenger division from Mena to Stilwell are denied by officials. Land Commissioner F A Hornbeck replies that there is no plan to relocate trains, and receivers’ officers support keeping operations unchanged. An attorney general letter confirms city council authority and that no popular vote is required.
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Mena
Stil- Well
Joe P. Landes
F. A. Hornbeck
Kansas City Mo
J. P. Landes
Ark
Ilham
P.S. Lanoes
Gillham
Yasas City
A. Hornbeck
Ean
Little Rock
Dennis, Esq
Mena, Ark
Jerr Davis
Arkansas Go West Plan Outlined at Hot Springs
In Hot Springs, a speaker quoted by the Arkansas Go West movement spoke of extending a road project from Paris, Texas toward Hot Springs. The plan includes extending a line from Paris to Hot Springs and involves the Kansas City and Gulf railway in building the route. President Green is mentioned in connection with the initiative.
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Mena
Pittsburgh Gulf
Hot Springs
Round House
Arkansas Go- Hot Springs
Ordyce
Green Idland
Paris
Tex
Kansas City
Gulf
Straw berry trust jab sparks Arkansas gossip
The Fayetteville Republican notes happy strawberry growers amid anti trust chatter. An Arkansas Gazette item jokes about Jesse Williams among strawberry associations accused of price fixing, hinting at a broader crusade against the strawberry trust.
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Fayetteville
Jesse Williams
Jesse
Jeff Davis
Arkansas Gazette
Anti trust law hits wrong fellow says Arkansas Gazette
The Arkansas Gazette argues the anti trust law harms the people who procure insurance, not the large capital backed firms, claiming lawmakers strike the wrong target. It cites editorials and quotes Professor Stengel noting war’s educational effects and Spain’s increased knowledge.
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The
Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas
Arkansas Ahead on Game Law Amendments
The Boston Herald notes Arkansas amended game laws to curb penalties for using birds’ feathers in millinery. The piece hints Arkansas may take the lead in enforcing these wildlife protections.
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Arkansas
Boston Herald
Hard to Kill Arkansas Democracy Quote and Cough Cure Ad
A state Republican quips that the legislature must act to kill the Arkansas democracy, followed by an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure by Hanes & Eggo. The filler text pairs political bluster with a medical product pitch claiming safety and reliability for coughs and throat irritation.
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Arkansas
State Republican
Poem and Narrow Escape Claim for Croup Cure
A Sedalia Missouri streetcar conductor J Sheer reports his young daughter lay near death from croup before doctors failed. One Minute Cough Cure and Egolt cured her, ending the crisis after a long battle with illness.
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J. Sheer
Sedalia
Country and City Trade Solicit 2
A trade notice reports two entities seek to exchange goods under a country and city framework. It states delivery terms include free shipment to the buyer’s area and mentions unspecified items to be traded.
Palmer Real Estate Agent Seeks Sales and Trade
Co. C. Palmer, real estate agent, offers farm and city property for sale and trade. Choice residence and business lots. one to five acre parcels on easy payments. See me.
Gynecology Expert Opens Free Consultation at Star Pharmacy Block
Dr H M Dagg announces 23 years in medicine with focus on diseases of women. He has moved to the Star Pharmacy block at corner De Queen street and Jenssen avenue in Mena and will treat all forms of female diseases with free consultation. If unable to help, he will say so at no cost. Office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. Phone numbers 101 and 07.
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Witcane
New Star Pharmacy
de Queen Street
Jenssen Avenue
Mena
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G. B. Dennis
Stengel
Spain
Kansas City Journal
Hanes & Egotf
John B. Tabb
Nature
Ayer
United States
Arkansaw
J.B. Littlejohn & CO
Taple
W. R- Blocksom & Co., Undertakers
Mena Street
B. F. Adkisson
Prop
Co. C. Palmer
H. M. Dagg, M. D
W.rblocksum
AID Ee Gents
W.R. Bloeksom
Jackson Drug Co.'s
J. G. Jackson
Propr
Owl
Jeff’s
Lena Grocery
C.w.knight
Honert Avenue
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