Wheeler Receives Boston G A R Sword on Decoration Day
General Wheeler returns to Washington to find a sword presented by E. W. Kans ley Post 118 of Boston. A letter stresses the significance of a former Confederate among Massachusetts veterans. Wheeler praises Memorial Day memories and unity in a note to the reception committee.
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Joe Wheeler
Boston
Washington
Michigan
Wheeler
E. W. Kansley
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Kansas City Journal
Governor Stanley tests new conditional pardon plan
The Kansas governor introduces a system of conditional pardons tied to abstinence, employment, and regular reporting. In the first case, an employer who had fired the man after theft signs the clemency petition and offers re hiring, signaling genuine reform and a hope for broader application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Kansas
Kansas City Star
Copper Trust Tightens Grip on English Copper Trade
The copper trust raises copper prices in England cutting orders and workers. The British government suspends new copper carriage orders until prices ease. The Post-Dispatch notes trusts can stall industry and urges copper prospects near Mena to push development while resisting trust seizure.
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England
Birmingham
Post- Dispatch
St. Louis
Mena
A Homely Man's Handicap In Democratic Nomination
A Northwest Missouri editor mocks Dave Ball for lacking portraits in papers as a reason he cannot compete with Dockery for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The piece notes incumbent Stephens was never elected for his looks, yet his record makes him doubly homely.
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Northwest Missouri
Dave Ball
Country Press
Pike County
Kansas City Journal
Stephens
Tough charge against Providence in Aguinaldo speech
The St. Louis Republic notes Aguinaldo’s claim that the Philippines were commended by Providence to the care of noble Spain, describing it as a tough charge against Providence as viewed by Filipinos.
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Aguinaldo
Philippines
Spain
Providence
St. Louis Republic
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Long Standing Piles
Thomas Rhoads of Centerfield Connecticut says he suffered with piles for seven to eight years before DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve cured him after less than a box. The testimonial cautions readers about counterfeit products from Jetus Eyolf Drag Co.
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Thomas Rhoads
Centerfield
DeWitt
Jetus Eyolf Drag Co
Giant railway and banking trust formed by Van derbilt Morgan Rockefeller
Report says a massive railway and banking trust is being formed with Vanderbilts Morgans and Rockefellers as managers. The union of these powerful financiers could pressure smaller trusts to unite with the public to defend their liberties.
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Messrs
Vanderbilt
Morgan
Rockefeller
Potter report cites nearly impassable road to Mena and lack of supervisor
The report notes portions of the road from that place to Mena are nearly impassable and no district supervisor is available to repair the bad sections. It urges attention to the issue as it represents poor economy not to keep roads in good repair.
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Potter
Mena
Road rename and extension planned to join Texas Midland
The Fordyce road will be named the Hot Springs, Little Rock & Western. It will run from Little Rock to Hot Springs, then west to Mena and on to Paris, Texas, becoming part of the Texas Midland system.
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Fordyce
Hot Springs, Little Rock & Western
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Mena
Paris
Tex
The
Texas Midland
Pittsburg & Gulf Receivers Plan Repairs at Mena Yard
Receivers say nearly 200000 dollars will be expended by Pittsburg and Gulf near Mena within months to repair and enlarge yards and round houses and to erect new structures as part of ongoing rehabilitation actions.
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Pittsburg & Gulf
Mena
Plans for August 18 19 celebration by committee and Red Men
The committee of arrangements and the Red Men and drill company have nearly completed plans for the August 18 and 19 celebration. The program promises attractive features and strong community involvement with organized events and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men and Drill Company
Unnecessary Adjunct Costs Railway Board At $15,000 Year
A State Republican statement labels the railway commission an unnecessary adjunct and criticizes its expense of fifteen thousand dollars annually. The remark underscores partisan friction over state transportation oversight and budget priorities.
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Railway Commission
Flood Drive Skews Relief Giving in Texarkana
In Texarkana, Ark and Texas residents aided flood sufferers after the latest deluge, with Arkansan side providing more aid than the Texas side in a local relief drive.
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Texarkana
Texas
Arkansas
Mena Expands as City Welcomes New Arrivals
Mena plans growth and daily welcomes newcomers, signaling an expansion push. Officials emphasize housing, services, and infrastructure to accommodate growing population and economic activity.
Testimony on Chamberlain's Colic Remedy from Keokuk parents
A Keokuk Iowa family describes persistent infant colic and cholera infantum relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They credit the remedy with stabilizing their baby and express gratitude, noting per sale by I G Savage.
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Chamberlain
Law
Keokuk
Iowa
I. G. Savage
Municipal Philanthropy and Municipal Ownership Push
The Kansas City Star reports Romulus Woods of Cold Springs Ark endorses Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine after twenty five years use calling it the best liver remedy he has tried. He compares it favorably to Zeilin’s and Black Draught in a testimonial.
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Jones
Toledo
John Smith
Kansas City Star
Romulus Woods
Cold Springs
Ark
M. A. Simmons
Religious Services Report From Baptist and Methodist Churches
Communications from the Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches note strong Sunday attendance. Assistant Superintendent Cleaver presided at the Baptist in Jones absence. Daniel and associates study continues. Pastor ill, no evening service. Cauble of Lexington delivered two sermons. Endeavorers held a spirited meeting with three new members. Next Sunday at 4 pm invited. Methodist services held with building updates underway. Rev. G D Schaeffer to preside next Saturday and preach through the week. all are urged to attend. Services in the chapel west of the parsonage.
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Baptist Couren
Baptist
Cleaver
Jones
Daniel
Christian Church
C. W. Cauble
Lexington
Kas
Christian Endeavorers
G. D. Schaeffer
Ft Smith
Schaeffer
Par
Catarrh Cure Claim Promises $100 Reward
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh. The advertisement claims the cure works constitutionally and through the blood and mucus surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. and Toledo. Mall's Family Pills are also recommended.
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Hall
Ball
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
C. Mall
Poran Gap Gleamings
Mr. Baker on sick list and a needed rain fell last Friday night. Saw mill ready to commence work soon. Mr. Surter moved his family back on their homestead last week. Miss Ora Edwards returned home from Mena. Lee Edwards rode to Mena and back Sunday. Shingle mill moved from Mr. Clisbee's to Mr. Mill's. Rev. Mr. Sheldon will preach Arbor next Sunday at 3. Brazer family from Mena passed through en route to Boles with a sick child. DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve advertised with claims of healing and safety against infections. Egolf Drug Co.
Great Rock Island Route Vacation Fares
Cheap rail rates on the Great Rock Island Route to Denver Colorado Springs Poebio Glenwood Springs Ogden and Salt Lake with sale dates June 25 to July 11. Return limits vary by point with three months from sale for Utah points final return from Colorado points by October 31. Fast trains fine equipment dining cars and elegant service with information from A H Morrer G P A Kansas City MO
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Poebio
Glenwood Springs
Ogden
Salt Lake
Colorado Points
For Sale or Exchange in Mena Arkansas Cottage
Three room cottage in Mena for cash sale or exchange for a house and lot in southern Kansas or Missouri. Lot 1005180 described as well improved. Inquiries to Mus. A. A. Tuomas in Mena Arkansas.
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Mena
Kansas
Missouri
Mus
A. A. Tuomas
Witt Mena
Ark
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the Copper Trust
Iis
Communications
Poran Gap
Egolf Drug Co
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Arkansaw Tailoring Company
W. R. Bloeksom
American Express
Sneed & Jones
Queensware
Col
A. Frady
HOTEL
E. M. Green
Hotel National
T. Mh, Dunn
Mena Street
Mena Arkansas
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