Star Scholarship Offer To Polk County Girls
Mrs L P Curtis president of Mena College offers a $100 scholarship to the most deserving Polk County girl aged 10 to 20, based on votes from Star coupons cut before September 15 1898. Winner receives instruction value in any college department but not board. Voters submit coupons weekly to the Star office. announcements will show candidate standings.
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L. P. Curtis
Mena College and Conservatory of Music
Polk County
The
Star
Water Works Urged After Mena Growth and Fire
As Mena secures county seat and builds a courthouse, college, lumber plants, residents urge a robust water works system. A Friday night fire at Pryor's mercantile shows the danger of fire without protection, stressing swift, careful action.
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Mena
Mena College
Toward Cuban Self Government Provokes Heated Debate
The remark argues that Cubans must reach a higher standard of humanity and civilization before being safely granted self-government, suggesting it will require substantial time and effort to bring them to that level.
Telegraph Tax Battle Prompts Call for Government Control
A newspaper opinion denounces big corporations opposing the stamp tax as a nuisance and a war burden. It singles out Western Union Telegraph Co as a major dissenter but argues such kickback supports government seizure of the telegraph system for public operation with the Post Office.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Spanish ships saved for U S Navy after Santiago victory
It notes that three Spanish vessels Vizcaya Maria Teresa and Cristobal Colon survived the battle and will join the American fleet. The article credits leadership and gun crews over ship design and argues the ships will be effective additions under American command.
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Santiago
Spain
Vizcaya
Maria Teresa
Cristobal Colon
Captains command in victory over a bitter foe
The account recalls Captain Philip of the battleship Texas leading his men in a noble pause after victory in a Spanish battle. He urged restraint, saying Do not cheer the poor devils are dying, as decks bore the dead and wounded.
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Ilip
Texas
Philip
Leedy’s Battle to Recruit Black Soldiers in Kansas
Governor Leedy faced pressure to allow Black volunteers after the first call for soldiers. By the second call he ordered two Kansas battalions be composed of Black troops, and since then he has relentlessly pursued adequate recruits for the units.
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Leedy
Kansas
Solder
Universal Suffrage Emphasized in Star Coupon Voting
The text proclaims that voting rights under the Star scholarship are not limited by gender or age. Women, girls, and boys can cast ballots, with votes counted accurately. It advocates universal suffrage and universal education, asserting that anyone holding a Star coupon may vote.
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Star
Old Glory Inspires Patriotism and Fear in Enemies
A historical reflection asserts that Old Glory embodies true patriotism and loyalty, while simultaneously instilling greater fear in enemies who would attack it. The piece links the flag’s color and folds to national devotion and deterrence.
The Cuban Soldieribecomeing Soldiers Not Laborers
The Cuban soldiers are blamed for resisting labor during the Cuban invasion, insisting they are soldiers not laborers. Commanders cut rations and separated them in camp, amid reports of brutal treatment of prisoners. The piece cites the sea battle at Santiago and criticizes such warfare methods as learned from Spain.
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Cuba
Santiago
United States
Sam
Plans Form for New County Court House Erection
With the county seat moved and funds available, officials expect to select plans, let contracts, and commence construction at the earliest date consistent with quality and economical management.
Our great victories on sea embolden a proud nation
The speaker notes rising sea power and a warlike sentiment as victories at sea lift national pride while awaiting challenge from great powers to test resolve on the high seas.
Farmers back move to Mena as county seat vote nears unanimity
The nearly unanimous county vote by farmers supports shifting the county seat to Mena, praising the market it offers for their produce.
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Mena
Nations Look Up to This Country With Global Respect
The statement asserts that all major nations now regard this country with unprecedented esteem and influence, highlighting a broadened international standing and renewed leadership role on the world stage. It implies broad diplomatic resonance and strengthened national prestige.
Torrens land transfer bill signed by Massachusetts governor
The Torrens land transfer bill, recently signed by Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts, will allow transfer of quarter's real estate with a simple book entry once in effect. The law creates a registration court to search titles, grant a probation year for fraud proofs, and guarantee against defects in the old title. Authors expect Arkansas and Illinois debates show varied outcomes for similar laws.
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Wolcott
Massachusetts
Illinois
Ohie
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Arkansas
New College Draws Attention from Abroad
The new college at Mena attracts strong interest from international visitors and locals seeking housing and schooling for their children, as inquiries rise about moving to the area.
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College For
Mena
Star Scholarship voting opens for Mena and Polk County girls
Residents are invited to vote for the most deserving girl in Mena or Polk County for the Star Scholarship to Mena College. Cast your ballot for a local student meeting the scholarship criteria and representing the community.
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Mena
Polk County
Mena College
Our navy wins great victories and Mena grows rapidly
The text asserts naval success in the Spain war era and rapid growth of Mena, highlighting national pride and just cause as key factors in victory. It presents a concise patriotic view linking military success to moral justification and local development.
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Mena
Spain
Doffing hats to President McKinley amid war bonds debate
The Arkansas Gazette notes broad support for President McKinley from both parties, praising his leadership and the navy's achievements while critiquing the war finance through bonds and stamp tax. It argues treasury notes could have funded the war with wider circulation, easing public burden. A separate snippet reports the Mena fire company hosting an ice cream social in Janssen park next Wednesday evening with a planned program.
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McKinney
McKinley
Atlanta Journal
Union
South
Arkansas Gazette
Mena Fire Company
Janssen Park
Earlier reports on Santiago siege and fleet bombardment
By July 12 no definite word reached Washington on Santiago. Generals Miles and Shafter discussed operations as a possible pause in fighting. United States ships Newark Brooklyn and Indiana bombarded Santiago for two hours, then a church explosion followed a brief truce. Plans for a combined land sea assault were outlined, with unconditional surrender the goal if surrounding forces stay in place.
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Waenixeton
Army
Navy
Santiago
Playa del Este
Long
Alger
White House
Miles
Admiral Sampson
Gen. Shafter
Gen. Miles
Shafter
Orr
Santiago de Cuna
United States
Newark
Signal Corps
New York
Brooklyn
Indiana
Finn
Wasuixavex
Sampson
Toral
Shatter
Washington
War Department
Paspare
State Exchanges Tagged for Pedagogy Chair at Pavelleville
State superintendent of public instruction James Jordan has accepted the chair of pedagogy and philosophy at Pavelleville State University, per Dardanelle Pilot. Rural papers note inflationary prices for child and boy discipline, while editors discuss county seat moves, road improvements, and crops prospects across Arkansas towns. Local chatter highlights big wheat and potato yields, with farmers upbeat about a favorable season and growing markets.
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Iton
James Jordan
State University At
Pavelleville
Dardanelle
Homer
Jonesboro
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted for Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a reliable cure for biliousness and constipation. It claims to purify the bowels, strengthen bowel channels, and regulate the liver and stomach, with sale by F Savage and Jackson Drag No 234.
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Savage and
Jackson
Our Second Anniversary Meeting at Janssen Park
A meeting is set at Janssen Park on Priday at 5p to plan celebration of Mena’s second anniversary on August 19. Attendees are urged to attend. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised as a remedy for torpid liver and bilious symptoms, sold by I. sare age and Jackson Drug Co.
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Janssen Park
Sare Age and Jackson Drug Co
Populists in Center Township to Meet for Delegates
The Populists of Center township are called to meet at A P Alexander's office in Mena on July 18, 1803 at 3 o'clock to elect delegates to the county convention. By order of the Committee. Wanted at this office several hundred bags of nuts on subscription to the state.
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Center Township
A. P Alexander
Mena
The
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