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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
4
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The Park Pair season success prompts formation of a permanent Park Fair organization. A yearly fair would motivate early exhibits, enable premium solicitations, and publish exhibitor lists. surplus lands could fund park improvements and pavilion expansion for 1900. The aim is a lasting, broader, better exhibition.
The piece notes the Filipino rebels demand seven million dollars for ransom of Spanish prisoners, contrasting with Speaker Reed’s remark that Spain sold yellow bellies at a penny price. It warns the Filipinos can deliver prisoners if paid, while Spain reportedly cannot deliver more yellow bellies, leaving uncertain future costs.
Aaron Smith of the Mt. Pleasant Times-Review profiles the only armless editor on a U S panel who produces copy with his feet and speeds a typewriter with remarkable deftness. Born in Miller County Arkansas a bit over thirty years ago he is described as highly capable persevering and ambitiously driven.
The General Liquid Air and Refrigerating Company reorganizes and boosts capital stock from 300000 to 10000000. The article notes a plant demonstration of the process efficiency and references prior detailed description in Scientific American.
The Titusville Pa firm CHEAP ARC LIGHTS runs its own electric plant and provides street lighting at 253.08 per year per lamp. The Herald asserts this rate is the lowest in the country.
Readers share opinions on Mena's town and county celebration and park fair. The notice highlights public sentiment toward her enterprise and the event's impact on the community.
A visiting party praised local farm products on display at the park pavilion, noting the county’s surprising farming potential and higher quality goods. They also commended Mena business leaders for their enterprise, saying the celebration would do a great work for the city.
Last Sunday in Paris a clash between anarchists and socialists and police left about 380 hurt and many arrests. Rioters attacked churches and sacred property as tensions rise over the Dreyfus trial and fears of a French revolution.
El Dorado Arkansas forms an improvement district to build a water works system and an electric light plant. Fully ninety five per cent of property owners voting for the proposition. Citizens act wisely to place both systems under municipal ownership and management.
In an era of widespread hardship many towns lament hard times, but Mena pushes forward with new residences and commercial development, signaling ongoing prosperity and growth for the community.
Donations for the celebration expenses were generous. After paying all claims the remaining balance is about 50 dollars.
Citizens of the country praise the liberality of Mena business men who offer prizes for the park exhibit. Their generosity supports community cultural displays and local participation in the event.
The record fell at Mt Mena yesterday with a temperature reading of 02 degrees. Mena's efforts are noted as consistently successful in achieving top results.
J A Dunn aged 32 fireman on Pittsburg & Golf died Sunday at St Joseph hospital from typhoid fever. Home in Mena Arkansas, brought to hospital two weeks ago. Engaged to Mollie Johnson of Bowling Green Missouri, wedding planned this fall. Arrangements await word from Jacksonville Illinois relatives. Dunn came from Shreveport and stayed only a few days in Kansas City.
The seven year old son of Mr and Mrs I G Newport died Thursday night after a month long illness of dropsy and enlarged liver. The funeral was held from the home in the northern part of the city at 2:30 today and interment followed at White Oak cemetery. The family has the sympathy of all in this sad bereavement.
Fran Cheney and J Cheney & Co of Toledo pledge one hundred dollars for every case of catarrah cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document sworn on December 10 1886 before Notary A W Gleason outlines the remedy's claimed internal action and urges readers to request testimonials. Details mention distribution through Jackson's drug store and emphasize the product as a family remedy.
A lyrical piece praising Arkansas as a land of plenty from pine to cotton with references to growth, education, health springs, and industry. It contrasts northern skepticism with southern welcome, noting fair awards, new colleges, and favorable climate while inviting readers to move south and join in progress. It evokes covered wagons, rail and road travel, and state pride amid harsh northern snobbery.
The poem praises Arkansas and its prospects, extolling Mt Mena and Hot Springs, timber and quarries, diverse fruits, and community life in Polk County. It notes rail access, schools, churches, shops, and a welcoming invitation to visitors, signed by Robert Emmet Motan.
Bismarck’s iron nerve is linked to splendid health and indomitable will. The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills build brain and body energy, promising success, available for 25 cents at C. Savage’s drag store.
To keep young health maintained the note urges calm nerves, a robust body, and proper feeding with Dr M A Sle Liver Medicine to regulate the liver and bowels for overall wellness.
Washington reports on Secretary Root studying maps of Luzon and Manila area to coordinate troop movements. The War Department plans permanent recruiting posts to keep regiments at max strength, drawing reserve troops from Cuba to fill front lines as needed.
Advertises Bucklen’s Aroha Salve as a universal remedy for volcanic eruptions skin eruptions tanning fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and aches. Claims quick relief with a two dollar box and a guaranteed cure sold by F C Savage druggist.
Detroit bankers report confusion over the Cleveland September conference, called to unite clearing houses. President Hayes explains the aim is to amend constitutions for uniform powers across state committees, enable state clearing houses, reduce collection charges, and pave the way for a naming clearing house. Institutions involved include Preston National Bank of Detroit and Michigan Bankers’ Association.
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts his wife’s five year struggle with paralysis and bed inability. After two bottles of Electric Bitters she improves greatly and regains ability to work. The tonic claims to cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches fainting and dizzy spells. Each bottle 50 cents with guarantee. Sold by I Savage, druggist.
City of Mexico Aug 21 Chicago invitation committee regards Diaz statement on seeking congress approval to visit as acceptance. Diaz and Mrs Diaz pleased by the invitation. Chicagoans dined with the president and plan to present invites to cabinet members. Many Mexicans feel Diaz should visit the United States to bolster ties and ease tensions over Spanish territory.
Mrs Michael Cartain of Plutofield says a lingering lung illness grew worse until a physician could not cure it She tried Mc Kings New Discovery from a druggist The first bottle brought relief and after six bottles she was sound and well Now she runs her home and recommends the Great Discovery available at Savage Drag store with trial bottles for one dollar
In New York on August 21 executive Lonard of the Greater York Retail Butchers Association announced a committee to locate a slaughter and packing house. The plan aims to reduce reliance on current sellers and enable New York buyers to source beef from western points. The group intends to form the association and raise $100,000 to finance the venture.
A Victorian notice claims Dr. Nicholson's Artificial Drums cure deafness and ear noises. It says a rich Indianapolis donor gave $10,000 to fund devices for the deaf. Address: 980 The Institutes Court Gunnersbury London England.
Lloyd Hardware advertises a wide selection of doors and moulding in focal county. Prices range from twenty five to forty, inviting customers to visit and compare value with other vendors. The notice emphasizes competitive pricing and local stock.
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