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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1899
Page
3
Poem excerpt recounts a father’s grief for a son who died, describing a photograph, a bedside vigil, and the final farewell. The piece centers on a father and his late son, with imagery of tears and a last greeting heard as the son passes.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for health and vigor. It claims to improve brain and body power and lists a 25 cent price at I. C. Savage's drug store.
Granness locals report Dr. Roberts visiting Gillham on Saturday and mild, pleasant weather. Sam Blackburn and brother Geo. A. Blackburn returned from Reeceville Missouri. Rev. Andy Hampton of Thomasville Oklahoma has become chaplain of the Teamster's Brigade. George Johnson resumes depot duties after a vacation. C H Hinton fills in then moves to Mooringsport Louisiana. Dr Savage and Mr Buck of Mena visited town for a dance with music. townsfolk discuss incorporation and building a calaboose amid saloon presence.
Advertising copy states Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures eruptions, boils, ulcers, felons, corns, warts, cuts, burns and chapped hands. Sold by F. C. Savage, druggist for 25 cents a box with a cure guarantee.
Egger Items notes Bond W M Foster is enlarging his home with a new room while Mel Standridge buys farm land and moves to the southern part of Big Fork township. Also mentions Judge Matheny’s actions, a drowning tragedy in Washita river last Sunday, and lists local notices about Simmons Cough Syrup and Frisco Line Magazine promotions. Also items on farming prospects and a trade offer for a cow.
A sorrel mare named Kittle’s is kept with a crafted false tail by dairyman Morris P. Sweet of 1615 Folsom street. The animal, docked in the fashion of high society horses, wears a sewn tail to hide its stump while delivering milk, drawing attention from Matthew McCurrie of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
An old health ad touts Prickly Ash Bitters for kidney cleansing and liver support. It claims the tonic strengthens kidneys to resume blood purification and urine collection, tones the stomach, and flushes poisons from the bowels, restoring strength. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
A brief discussion debunks the old belief that meteor showers affect temperatures. Citing European tests, the piece notes cooler spells around saints days were due to atmospheric movements, not shooting stars. It also advertises Dr Simmons cough syrup samples and strawberry plant sales in Arkansas.
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