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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1898
Page
8
Washington Aug 9 The secretary of the navy received several letters attacking Admiral Sampson. Secretary Long replies vividly scoring critics and delivering a glowing tribute to Sampson and his work at Santiago. He says ignorance of facts excuses these attacks.
In Dickinson County a man recalls a 1869 flood near Chapman when Peter Ergmam saved infant John Bostwick by tying him to a cottonwood. Nine hours later the child was moved to safety, later returning to view the tree that saved him.
Mr John Mathias a Pulaski Kentucky stock dealer reports suffering for over a week with flux and says after taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy half a bottle cured him The remedy is sold by F C Savage.
The Lumberman's Review highlights 14,000,000 acres of virgin Cuban forest rich in valuable hardwoods, especially mahogany and cedar. It notes the potential for U S demand once Spain relinquishes control and trade opens, boosting both Cuban and American industries. The piece also includes a brief endorsement for DeWire's Witch Hazel Salve by Juno C Dunn of Wheeling, West Virginia, touting its healing claims.
The Star recalls a Cove shooting on the 27th of last June where Tom Carter was wounded in the hip by a revolver fired by Martin’s accomplice. Carter later died Thursday, turning the incident into a potential murder case against Martin. Authorities note Carter’s condition worsened after seeming recovery.
Sickness is light, corn is thriving amid heavy rains and fruit rots. Farm folks plant strawberries for strong profits. Charley Emberton and Miss Missouri Cummings wed with Rev. Beavers presiding. Protracted meetings bring conversions and church growth. Citizens urged to vote against whiskey during election. canvassers urge informed choice. August 19 celebration planned and third Sunday meetings announced. Local visitors include J N Moore and wife, E J Cummings host. SupsexInER
A Victorian style ad claims sickness results from violations of natural law and warns digestion and liver disorders from stress. It touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a reliable system tonic, saying it strengthens kidneys, cleanses the liver, tones digestion, and purifies bowels for robust health. Sold by F. C. Savage and Jackson Drug Co.
Fly paper at Jackson's Drug Store and the up to date soda fountain. Paints from Joplin Monarch Vane Calvert and Mena Paint and Paper Company in all colors. D Nicholls the DeQueen street meat market man keeps full supply of choice meats. Geo W Knowlton pays top cash for hides tallow wool bees wax roots. N M Roach's warehouse east of freight depot on Sherwood avenue. Lloyd hardware store hires W A Blackburn of Lexarkana as tinner and hardware man.
Polk County sheriff D B Sorcin proclaims a general election to be held on September 1808 across Polk polling places. Voters elect Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Commissioner of State Lands Attorney General Superintendent of Public Instruction Commissioner of Agriculture associate justice of the Supreme Court and various county and district offices. Also to vote on amendments 4 and 5 to the state constitution. Given August 10 1808.
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