Mena Celebration Draws Big Crowds and Speeches
Reports detail Mena De Queen Ber anniversary events with crowds near 15,000, a parade led by a band, a mock battle between Red Men and U.S. soldiers, and speeches by J. L. Little Jeff Davis and E. E. Bryant. Fireworks, balloon ascent, and refreshments closed the day as attendees praised the town’s prospects. Advertising note promotes Prickly Ash Bitters.
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Mena
Hor
J. D. Kimball
Unitedates
J. 1 Little
Jeff Davis
E. E. Bryant
Hun
E. BE
Bryant
Coricana Prospector Believes Ore Claim May Pay
Mr. M. H. Murrey of Coricana Texas has spent days scouting mineral prospects near town. He believes one claim ten miles away shows strong ore and has put several men to work. He traveled to Doplin last night and will return soon to assess progress and ship a carload for full testing and possible development.
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M. H. Murrey
Corcianna
Tex
Doplin
Banks Starts Corner Grocery and Feed Store
I C Banks begins work on a 20 by 40 foot two story building at the corner of Pickering Avenue and Hermann Street to house a grocery and feed stock. James Banks, in Gravette last week, returns to manage the business here. Local health note urges Prickly Ash Bitters to regulate stomach liver and bowels as heat is followed by cool nights. An Evening School prize contest by Mrs H A McKee’s class awards best verbal history of Daniel to Miss Josie Mershon. Dr. M A Simmons Liver Medicine and Red Blood Sarsaparilla promoted at Jackson Drug Co.
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Jackson Drug Co
I. C. Banks
Pickering Avenue
Hermann Street
James
Gravette
H. A. McKee
Senfay School
Daniel
Pleasure seekers visit Standing Rock for a day outing
A Sunday party of pleasure seekers left town for a scenic spot about ten miles away and enjoyed a pleasant day. The group included May Cunningham, Mirtie Hudgins, Anna Hudgins, Carrie Carder, Ida Malone, Effie Malone, Marvin Smith, Lee Alexander, Wit Salyers, Clyde Cunningham, Ernest Smith, and Bert Dickover. A headache from stomach upset and constipation prompted use of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.
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Standing Rock
May Cunningham
Mirtie
Anna Hudgins
Carrie Carder
Ida
Effie Malone
Marvin Smith
Lee Alexander
Wit Salyers
Clyde Cunningham
Ernest Smith
Bert Dickover
Ayer's Pills and the caution against drastic laxatives
Ayer's Pills are praised for their gentle action while warning that harsher remedies like dynamite or earthquake beyond. The analogy notes that Roger's Pills do not provoke violent reaction, and compares bodily machinery to a delicate watch. They claim Ayer's Pills stimulate healthy bowel movement and improve liver and stomach tone, curing dyspepsia.
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Roger
Ayer
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Mena Jewelry Store
Kc.p. & G. Railroad
Hendrix Academy
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