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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
4
Notice indicates mailing address processing under second class matter at Mens Arkansas. Readable fragment shows postal context with implied mailing status and classification. Further details are not available in the fragment.
Kansas City Pee Gee officials scouting a hospital site fixed on Mena as the natural choice. The Texarkana Courier declares Mena’s elevated plateaus, pure water, pine forests, and scenic valleys make it the ideal location for a railway hospital, and urges Texarkana to withdraw.
An exchange reports the Emperor of Germany plans stables costing about 2 million dollars, with room for 270 horses and 300 vehicles, lodging for fifty married grooms and families, and two riding and racing courses. Critics call the project an insane extravagance amid heavy taxation.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch warns that Standard Oil alone could own every U S senator and penal judge, suggesting trusts could control state and national elections and consolidate power across government and judiciary.
A public meeting in the Convention hall raised $30,000 in half an hour to back Kansas City's bid to host the Democratic national convention. Kansas City is urged to be entitled to the convention should it be held there in the great hall built largely by local contributions.
Receivers state the two passenger trains to be taken off next Sunday is only temporary. The measure is described as a duty to manage affairs and restore service soon.
The company borrowed 800000 dollars to repair a road track at the earliest moment. They will employ hundreds of men along the line and may reduce train service temporarily to avoid interruptions while work proceeds. Once the track is in good condition, normal passenger service will resume.
The Nashville News notes alfalfa as a prime crop for southern black land. Last year some fields yielded five tons per acre across five acres, totaling forty tons sold at ten dollars per ton. This produced about 480 dollars per acre after light expenses.
A Black man named Trilhy accused of murder was seized from officers in Alma Kansas and hanged from a telegraph pole. The incident mirrors southern lynchings with a colored man executed by a mob.
A veteran waves the stars and stripes to the tune Red White and Blue, challenging Northern critics who claim the South still resents. State Republican.
Fort Smith gears for a street fair in the third week of October. A meeting at Janssen Park tonight may start a drive to hold a street fair in Mena during their anniversary week.
The postal department reports a rise in money order activity, showing an increase of 3,890,306 dollars for the quarter ending March 31, 1899, compared with the same period in 1898. This reflects growing business and efficiency across the service.
Farmers should keep more stock on farms to sustain soil health and crop yields. Utilizing manure from animals improves soil condition and supports better future harvests across all crops.
The article notes that courts favoring trusts may undermine John J. Ingalls's proposed remedy a state law imposing a tax. It questions whether his plan will effectively solve the problem, suggesting he may overestimate its impact.
The notice calls on Polk County farmers to select and cultivate top stock fruits grains and vegetables for exhibit at the park fair to be held in Mena on August 18 and 19.
Citizens of Mena and Polk county urged to support the big celebration and park fair with active help. The effort seeks to push a successful issue and invites every resident to contribute.
Many volunteer soldiers in the Philippines show reluctance to re enlist as their term ends, with only a small portion renewing their commitment to stay in Uncle Sam's employ. The trend hints at waning support and lingering discontent among veterans in the theater.
A park fair tied to our anniversary celebration will feature liberal premiums to draw a strong display of Polk county products and attract visitors.
The News supports building school rooms in the Third ward or the part of Mena south of the railway tracks, endorsing expanded local educational facilities.
In a formal commendation the agricultural nation recognizes Colonel Vin cenheiler for establishing a vice director and logistics office aimed at streamlining national farming operations and supply chains. The gesture highlights strategic leadership and organizational expansion within the agricultural sector.
The Edale post, described as a very soft job with a salary of 2000 dollars per year, is cited as new evidence of the old regime’s influence and its pull. Critics say the costly office is unnecessary and will burden those involved, except Colonel Winvenheller who can smile and perform the required duties.
Residents along the Brazos River in Texas suffer losses and distress after a recent sugar flood devastates portions of the area. The appeal for aid and succor grows as the impact becomes hard to describe, urging generous support from those able to help.
A historic remark argues that if New Jersey accepts the trusts, the state would not object to secession from the Union. The statement frames a stance on union integrity and political alignment regarding financial institutions.
The Southwest Teachers Association of Polk County will meet at Cove on Saturday July 4. The program includes opening address by A. T. Hamiter, talks on county uniformity of texts, language for beginners, music in schools, conducting reading lessons, essays on opening exercises, history recitation, school management, arithmetic for beginners, and remarks by several chairmen and committee members.
Manchester Michigan man George D Williams recounts how his wife, long bedridden, was freed from illness after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The tonic claims to rapidly cure female diseases and a range of ailments, sold at 50 cents per bottle by F C Sauvage.
A change in Pittsburg and Gulf train service takes effect next Sunday. Passenger Nos. 2 and 6 will be removed. northbound No. 1 will arrive at 10:15 pm and southbound No. 2 at 5:10 am. The modification is expected to be temporary until the other two trains resume.
Bismarck's iron nerve credited to splendid health and indomitable will. An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they boost brain and body power. Sold for 25 cents at F. Savage's drug store.
Joe Terre of Palestine Texas, a railway engineer visiting his wife's parents Mr and Mrs A B Brown, traveled to Pittsburg Sunday to meet the master mechanic with the aim of securing an engine on this road. Both Terrs prefer this part of Arkansas to Texas.
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for eruptions boils corns and wounds and claims it cures piles and skin afflictions. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by P. Savage druggist with a guarantee.
A Polk County product, the Texas and Arkansas Mining and Milling Company at Hatfield Ark, made two runs yielding 133 ounces of gold. The gold sold at the mint in New Orleans for 22.50 per ounce, according to the Fort Smith Times.
A full assayer and chemist setup from Mesers Durlam and Batwa is described as very complete with a Batterson furnace imported from London and top deales over $100. Prof W E Soest handles tests and retests, earning praise for reliability as he works to satisfy clients with favorable rock assay results.
The county plans to move books and records to the new frame court house this Thursday. Officials say the frame building is isolated enough to be safer, though it is near three blocks from other frames and will be occupied day and night.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Kuinfield Illinois fell ill with a lung condition described as consumption. After a month of treatment she worsened. A druggist recommended Dr Kings New Discovery. She used it, improved after first dose, finished six to eight bottles and recovered her health, now doing housework. Free trial bottle offered at F C Savage's drug store. Only 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantee.
Reverend Peter Goddard of a nearby area sent several apple clusters showing a promising crop. One Sheepnose twig bore nine perfect apples, while Arkansasscrubs seedlings on four other twigs yielded about a dozen each. The Star credited the first tree to Bill McKinley.
Mr W M Rush a hotel clerk in Providence Rhode Island reports chronic diarrhoea for years with frequent attacks. Two years ago a traveling salesman gave him Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After taking it, symptoms faded and attacks became rare. He uses a few doses at onset and achieves relief. For sale by F G Savage.
J M Burnett living eight miles northeast of Mena sent samples to the Star on Saturday. He brought oats wheat and two barley varieties the Heardiess and the Silver King all showing good growth. Burnett is a progressive farmer experimenting with farm products.
Fort Valley Georgia physician J V Hobbs with 25 years practice says piles are hard to cure but DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve has cured many cases and endorses it. Warns to ensure DeWitts brand as counterfeit products are sold by Egolf Drug Co.
At last night's meeting the Knights of Pythias installed officers for the coming year. Appointed were Leonard Watson vice commander A B Ayers master of works Reeves master of Wi Doles keeper of records Blocksom master of exchequer Smith master of J. W. L Boyer master at arms G White J G Randall O G
An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers claiming they expel poisonous accumulations purge the system regulate the stomach bowels and liver and purify the blood They promise to drive away disease dissipate melancholy and provide health for daily routines with no griping or sickness egolf drag co.
The Midland, Ancil and Thomas Taylor of Egger have moved to our city and taken charge of the Midland hotel on De Queen street. They plan substantial improvements in accommodation and promise a good one dollar a day house.
A 12 year old sorrel mare named Strayed from Midh Mountain is missing and bound for Texas. The skittish horse may be deterred by rewards for information leading to recovery.
A district conference summary describes multiple day sessions with preaching, licensing renewals and committee reports. Rev A M Robertson Rev A M Shaw and Rev J Brown lead sermons and talks while J Wadley is elected secretary and delegates are named for the annual conference in Mena and Arcadia areas. The program includes love feasts league meetings and daily services with specific times and offerings to aid ill ministers.
A Keokuk Iowa couple report persistent baby colic and cholera infantum found relief after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They express gratitude and note availability for sale by I G Savage.
Spencer Kelly of the Bank of Mena has plans ready and expects to let the contract and break ground for his new residence on Armour street near Mr Landes within a few days.
A brief 19th century style notice touts keeping the body in order for health during sickly seasons. It recommends the occasional use of Prickly Ash Mitters to insure vigor and regularity in all vital organs, and notes sale by dacksons Drag Co.
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