Mena Celebrates Second Anniversary With Large Crowd
Mena marked its second anniversary with a citywide celebration drawing thousands from the region. Residents toured new suburbs, viewed Polk County products, and enjoyed a parade led by Chief Marshal F. C. Sivage. Bands played as 5,000 feasted at a noon barbecue, followed by a fireworks display and community praise for growth and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Polk County
Janssen Park
Port Arthur
Kemper
Siloam Springs
F. C. Sivage
A. J. Gibbs
W. Ivan Matheny
J. W. Worrell
F. W. Jacques
J. Kelly
Fred Salyers
Dr. Sorrels
R. L. Barton
Lo Oes
Blue and Gray Battalion
Goddess of Liberty
Little Girls
Knights of Pythias
Hook and Ladderompany
Boys In Uniform
Star Hiarmacy
Don Winton
J. W. Jary
Singer Sewing Machine
Orrison & Breen
Luomber
Jachita Lumber Company
W Blocksom
Bain
Hongonus
Arkansas
Annexation debates shape Cuba and Puerto Rico policy
Dispatches report strong support for annexation in Cuba and Puerto Rico era postwar. San Juan press notes secrecy during war and shift to American governance, while Havana natives and Spanish conservatives favor joining the United States for stability and prosperity. Catholic communities seek orderly church reorganization under new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Pones
Porto Rico
Senor Ramon Lopez
la Correspondencia de
Puerto Rico
Juan
Ponce
San Juan
Manila
Cervera
Macias
Santiago
Spain
United States
Isand
Cuba
Havana
Blanco
Cardenas
Pinar del Rio
Matanzas
Mayana City
Arrneteatee
Washington
Vatican
Magnificent Polk County Exhibit Showcases Superb Harvest
A grand pavilion display at Janssen park marks Mena's second anniversary with Polk County products thrilling crowds. towering corn stalks, six to seven foot cotton, massive watermelons, peaches and pears highlight a spontaneous, premium free fair. Exhibitors, including Jack Lewis and family, draw attention as judges award first and second prizes across agricultural, horticultural, culinary, and poultry categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Janssen Park
Mena
Illinois
Indiana
Jack Lewis
Ouachita Township
R. D. C. Dodd
Wm. Doss
J. B. Beaston
B. F. Thompson
W. A. Gatlin
Notestien
A. W. Smith
D. H. Shearer
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Joe Landes
C. Palmer
Dr. Dagg
C.D. Sharp
T. E. Beck
Frank Foster
J. P. Thayer
News
Jaques
Democrat
F. G C. Savage
J.T. Keys
G. A. Edwards
Senor
Ramon Lopez
America
Poultry
W. J. Pickering
C. Matthews
Mia
C. C. Palmer
H. R Grove
E. Cagle
J. K. Mount
Jas
Hilton
J. W. McMillan
C. E. Bates
Thornton
W. M. Clime
S. A. Faulkner
J. M. Burnett
I. M. Beavers
T. Carder
John Gobble
L. N. Whisenbunt
Fred Erickson
T. J. Lowther
T. Carden
L. N. Whisenhunt
B.C. Lead
W. M. Fleming
W. M. King
M. W. York
N. M. Lemmon
J. P. Hughes
R. L. Baron
Whit Salyers
Hoover
M. L. Thomas
W. BE. Snyder
W. H. J. Webster
W. M. Poster
W. H. Willis
Mitchel
Rocky Ford
J. Davis
J. B. Glen
Steinmetz
Gleen
Steinmets
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