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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1899
Page
4
Farm Lands Promote Grass and Sorghum Over Cotton
Farm lands planted to tame grass Kaffir corn and sorghum or hay will pay better than cotton, according to agrarian guidance. The note emphasizes diversification and higher returns from forage crops in current market conditions.
Cotton Prices Rise As Wheat Pits Rally In Chicago
Cotton advances in price while Chicago wheat pits ring with demand for dollar wheat. Futures activity signals stronger market interest and price pressure across staple commodities in early trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arkansas railroads promise wealth through valleys fields and forests
A quotation from The Arkansas Gazette extols railroads as the key to untold wealth by linking the state’s smiling valleys fertile fields and vast forests to future economic growth. The line highlights optimism for expanded rail infrastructure and regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arkansas Gazette
Smiling Valley
Arkansas
Movement aims to consolidate Kansas City Pacific and Gulf railways
A movement is reported to consolidate the K C P G railroad and all other Stilwell roads. This will soon become a great system of railway one of the greatest in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C
Stilwell
California panel cites Grant spending in senatorial bid
The legislative committee investigating bribery in the senatorial contest reports that A. S. Grant spent $20,000 in support of his candidacy. The report notes that money alone does not guarantee greatness, yet implies moral risk for powerful figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
A. S. Grant
Plow Now to Aid Early Planting and Pest Control
Farmers are advised to plow early if not done this winter. Turning soil brings pests to the surface where freezing kills them, and the frost will pulverize the ground, easing future work for early planting.
Direct vote urge after legislative deadlocks and corruption
The text argues that decade-long legislature deadlocks and noted corruption in U S Senate elections teach the public to demand constitutional change to allow direct popular election of senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bank Clearings Signal Expansion and Warning of Crash
Bank clearings for last week reached 2.144 billion dollars, 67 percent higher than the same week last year and more than twice what they were two years ago. The note warns prices will rise and savvy investors may profit, but cautions a crash will follow.
How to Guard Peach Trees Against Borers
If not attended to those with young peach trees should examine them now for borers. Shovel away soil around the tree to roots, scrape gum from the bark, cut and follow the hole to kill the worm. Probe with a pliable wire if needed, then apply leaded wood ashes and re cover soil to hinder reinfection.
Alleged Fish Story About Port Arthur Oil Mill Plan
Port Arthur News outlines a proposed fish oil mill with 340 tons of machinery, eight two story buildings, and capacity to process 10 000 barrels a day at a cost of 200000 dollars. Steamers would catch fish, unloaded by elevator at 2000 barrels per hour, cooked in a 1000 winds per hour cooker. Editor Stump questions belief, while Geo M Craig is cited as a trusted town site agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur News
Stump
Geo. M. Craig
Pittsburg & Gulf
George
What Is a Dollar Claim Throughout History
A reader critiques the Free Coinage argument and the claim that 100 cents equal a dollar. The letter notes that intrinsic metal value rarely aligns with a dollar, argues the 100 cent standard is an ideal, and that gold, silver, copper, or paper have little to do with debtor or creditor status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Globe-Democrat
Plundering the People by Oil Co Price Hike
The Van Buren Argus reports Waters-Pierce Oil Co raised gasoline prices by 3 cents a gallon for Van Buren customers at Fort Smith. The piece accuses the firm of greed, lawlessness, and crushing competition, arguing public benefit from people’s associations taking control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Argus
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
Fort, Smith
van Buren
Prepare Your Garden Now For Next Season
Farmers advised to apply abundant manure now rather than waiting. Texas Farm and Ranch urges spreading forty two horse wagon loads per acre broadcast then plowing under to preserve nitrogen and ammonia. Begin liberal fertilizing to mellow soil before spring planting for a productive garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Indigestion Relief Endorsed by Mrs Reaman
Mrs Bettie Reaman of Solygohachia Arkansas endorses Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine praising it as the best remedy for indigestion and noting it works well for children. She contrasts it with Black Draught saying the latter was not as good and asserts the medicine’s superior effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Reaman
Solygohachia
Ark
M. A. Simmons
State Exchanges and Local Views on Law and Economy
A compilation of editorials and notices from multiple Arkansas papers discusses strict law enforcement against gun violence, a pending anti smoking bill with a proposed asylum funding clause if defeated, rising cotton prices, and a critic of a legislators reading subsidy. It also notes strawberry farming advice, a serious accident near Hot Springs, and Gen Powell Clayton recovering from sickness with suggested travel.
Dr King's New Discovery for Grip Dropped at Drag Store
Grip's ravages described with misery and deaths, praising Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy. It claims to stop a stubborn cough that inflames the throat and weakens the system, with chills fever back pain and sore throat, offering money back if not cured and a free trial bottle at F C Savage's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grip
Dr. King
F.C. Savage
A Girl's Chance of Marriage Findings for The Ladies' Home Journal
A statistician will present in the March issue of The Ladies' Home Journal a study on The American Girl's Chances of Marriage. He finds opportunities vary by state and are greater in America than in many Old World countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
America
Dr Simmons Cough Syrup Ad Offers Trial for 50 Cents
An advertisement for Dr. Simmons Cough Syrup promises a 50 cent bottle with the same size as the $1 version and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It notes no costs if the product fails to give entire satisfaction and is from the Jackson Drag Company.
Debates on Expansion and Peace Treaty in Senate
The senate and house held lengthy debates on ratification of the peace treaty and Philippine expansion. Senator Lodge and Senator Clay spoke on ratification and expansion, with opposition and support voiced. An agenda included a Little River Valley Railway bill and army reorganization, while executive sessions and speeches by Johnson, Dolliver, Grosvenor, and Gorman shaped the proceedings. A funeral notice for ex Senator Garland briefly interrupted business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Maskard
Clay Ga
Loice
Philippines
Clay
Unite
House
Simpson Khan
Senate
Cockrell
Washington
Department of Justice
Johnson
Dolliver
Little River Valley Railway Company
Malory
Fla
Sullivan Gqiys
Sena- Say Ehitier
Pole
Cme
Lie Hous
Grosvenor O
Ratifeatios
Plate
N. Voi
Gorman Md
Spain
Labo Senate
Secretary of State
Peasinas
Secretary of the Treasury
Reformans
Garland
Missouri River
Lexington
Wis
Simpkins
Mass
Track Men Run Down Near Gallitzin Tunnel
A gang of 26 track repairers at the western entrance of the Gallitzin tunnel in Altoona Pennsylvania were struck by an empty locomotive moving from Altoona to Conemaugh. One man died at the scene, another died later in hospital, and 16 others were seriously injured. All workers were injured. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as smoke in the tunnel hid the oncoming engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Gallitzin
Conemaugh
Filipino junta seeks mutual gain with US acknowledgment
The Filipino junta in Hong Kong says Aguinaldo and insurgents do not seek war with the United States but want independence and a firm stance to prove war is useless. They believe U.S. recognition of the Malolos government would bring mutual advantage. In Toledo Ohio, Daniel Powell, 22, killed himself after refusing to answer questions under the new marriage law. Friendly to America, Iloilo dispatch reports Ramon Melliza elected president of the Visayas federation for two years and hopes for amicable settlement with U.S. authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Clayton
United States
Mexico
Hot Springs
Little Rock
St. Louis
Eureka Springs
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Aden
Toledo
Daniel Powell
Benton Ridge
Here
America
Manila
Iloilo
Panay
Senor
Ramon Melliza
Visayas Federation
Senor Melliza
Buttermakers Elect Officers at National Meet
Sioux Falls S D Jan 26 At yesterday's meeting of the National Creamery Buttermakers W D Boardman of Nevada was elected president Leland Griffin Desmet S D vice president at large and E Suddendorf of Elgin IL secretary Among the vice presidents selected are Kansas W F Jensen Missouri D I Kennett The next convention will be held in Lincoln Nebraska
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
National Creamery
W. D. Boardman
Nevada
Leland Griffin
Desmet
E. Suddendorf
Elgin
Kansas
W. PF. Jensen
Missouri
D. I. Kennett
Lincoln
Neb
Decrease in U S Imports Reaches Twenty Year Low
Washington Jan 30 The import trade for the just ended year shows the smallest total in twenty years except for 1885 The total imports amount to 5694 953 229 a drop of about 100 million from 1897 and 200 million from 1890 with the year ranking as the lowest since 1875 in the period except for 1885
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Clark Wins Montana Senate Bid in Eighteenth Ballot
Helena Jan 30 The eighteenth senatorial ballot produced William A Clark a Butte multimillionaire Democratic candidate with 44 of 98 votes. Twelve of 16 Republicans backed Clark, sealing the result in the Montana Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Montana
Helena
Mont
Butte
William A. Clark
Free Silver and Protection In Senator Clark's Stance
Helena January 30 United States Senator elect William A Clark a free silver man is a protectionist on raw materials while the life preserver Simmons Squaw Wine or Tablets is pitched as aid for ladies. Farmers are urged to bring chickens to Arkansaw Store for top prices amid rumors of McKinley policy shift and Philippines withdrawal after occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
United States
William A. Clark
Rexterial
Simmons Squaw
Parla
Jan
le Liberte
McKinley
Philippines
Cunha
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SW. Rtt
WOM
W. ST. Dohd & Sons
Pine Bluff
Asu
Texarkana Courier
Sevier County Star
Harvey Keller
W.A. Kellar
J. M. Kellar
Cor National
Weton
Hall
J. Cunney & Co
Yoledo
Arkansaw
Scott & Bowne
New York
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