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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
3
J I Alley explains he opposed the state capital measure citing objections over building on the penitentiary site and a seven member commission paid one dollar daily during construction, while acknowledging support for a new capitol. He notes the attorney general’s opinion on adoption and says Gov Jones persists with the project.
W J Cuyler of Red Creek and W G Pippin editor of the Red Creek Herald praise Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an effective rheumatism remedy and household salve. The product is sold by F Savage in Red Creek.
A letter to H E Robb from St Louis dated April 17 1899 explains insurers will not cover the Mena ice plant, citing legal and AG restrictions. It notes if Mr Lemp can secure coverage, assistance will follow. Also includes a testimonial from W M Terry praising Chamberlains cough remedy, endorsed by F C Savage.
Mrs Samantha Dugan aged 45 died in Eureka Springs at ? o'clock p m Thursday last at her daughter's home Mrs J E Wood Six of her children mourn a devoted mother Her pastor Rev J T Curtis conducted a short funeral service Her remains were taken to Great Bend Kansas for interment Her husband died in 1890 and is buried there Eureka Springs Flashlight notes the many Eureka Springs people
A local notice recalls Mrs. Dugan mother of Mrs. J T Spring and extends condolences to the family. The text also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous treated remedy with testimonials and distribution details.
Grandmother Howell is critically ill and Calvin Newman died last week, buried at Camp Ground cemetery. Uncle Lloyd Mixon, sixty, plans to settle for life on a new tract. Some youths drank heavily and caused trouble. one has died, others take medicine as directed. Rev. J. B. Hawley preached at Mountain Fork. Apples promise a strong harvest. peaches survived. Dr. R. T. Connally enjoys hunting in the mountains after wild game. A column questions saloon opposition and urges local voting. An advertisement praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, with a testimonial from W A Stroud.
In a 22nd ult issue a reader notes poetry about the Port Arthur Route and praises Theo Ther man as a bright young figure. The writer jokes about prophecy and mentions the word nit heard from the citizens band remarks.
A concise notice from Jackson Drug Co advertises Prickly Ash Bitters as a staple household remedy. The family that maintains a stock and uses it sparingly is portrayed as well regulated, with the product offered for sale at the listed drug company location.
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