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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
4
The Polk County scene brims with optimism as crops thrive and education grows with a new college. Lumber and brick trades report rising prices and steady demand while builders anticipate a busy summer. Real estate agents smile at expected farm and town lot sales this fall. The scene closes on editors hoping delinquent subscribers improve their lot.
Strawberry growers show a red glow of anticipation as they plan to ship berries next spring and count on earnings from a bountiful current season.
The county seat relocation plans and the outlook for a new courthouse bring a broad grin to the leading county candidate, who remains confident even in sleep. The developments sparkle with political momentum for the upcoming election.
The passage notes a general happiness among older people, who appear shy and cheerful, easing doctors who would otherwise look glum or sour. It suggests they can now rest and settle owed bills, reflecting a calm, hopeful mood among the aged community.
Opinion advocates municipal ownership of public utilities, arguing that national security justification for capturing abroad should be matched by a stand against private corporate control at home. The piece urges citizens to demand city ownership of essential services nationwide.
The Star notes this area is an Al fruit country and credits the railroad with enabling shipping to markets. Fruit growing is emerging as a leading local industry as growers capitalize on improved transport to expand markets.
Observers note that clergy express contentment as climate and local prosperity entice residents to stay, while many would be immigrants attracted by a familiar, prosperous community rather than risking unknown opportunities abroad.
Rev. J. E. Roberts of Kansas City argues that despising the poor harms society and that true religion demands equal opportunity and rights for all. He warns that worn clothing and systemic degradation breed unrest, urging abolition of monopolies and a united people as a family with common welfare.
A Chicago citizen declares franchised corporations own every city in the nation and blames street car lines gas firms oil trusts and sugar monopolies as revenue robbers. The St Louis Post Dispatch notes two New York multimillionaires negotiating an intra mural railway franchise at 90000000 with the gain for nothing. Plain men ask why cities did not sell at true value and warn Mena taxpayers to prevent capture like other cities.
A column surveys women in art and society, noting waist measurements and fashion ideals, the allure of fencing for grace, and the presence of women in London’s professional music scene. It cites military family life, royal guest practices, and anecdotes about red hair among famous queens and empresses.
The pioneer of Ceylon tea in America endorses a method for iced tea using very clear cold water and a small amount of tea. The drink is chilled in an ice box for hours, reducing tannin bitterness. Ladies with fine tea grades favor this approach to avoid nervousness from strong tea.
At Mona’s populist central committee meeting last week Young McKinney was added to the ticket as representative candidate replacing Dr Connally who withdrew. McKinney is a local, brainy young man expected to run a strong race.
The fruit growers at Cove and Janssen urge a countywide cooperative to place orders for fruit trees this season. They claim this method will cut costs to about half the usual price charged by tree peddlers, benefiting the community.
Contractors are advised that the college building project is delayed because an adequate brick supply cannot be procured. Changes to plans will be made and the contract letting postponed. Due notice will be given on the new bid reception date.
Washington reports a high‑level statement on future operations in the war. Commodore Watson will target Camara's fleet after the Porto Rico expedition, not bombard the Spanish coast. Havana not attacked while yellow fever lingers. U.S. plans include military governance for Puerto Rico, with eventual permanent control and systemic reforms. Guam to be retained as a coaling station. Philippines fate uncertain. Garcia and Cuban insurgents receive continued but firm policy.
Washington reports July 23 that Aguinaldo has proclaimed dictatorship and martial law over all the islands. The dispatch from Hong Kong dated July 22 notes the people expect independence. Col. Anderson, senior U.S. officer in the Philippines, suspects the message hints at China ponies for cavalry.
President McKinley informed Comptroller Dawes that no further increase in volunteers is required. He said the regular army and existing volunteers are sufficient to handle outstanding issues, with the cabinet deeming the force large enough for current needs.
Atlanta July 23 Gen John B Gordon was unanimously reelected to lead the United Confederate Veterans as commander in chief. Surviving Confederates showed enduring affection in the decisive vote, confirming his continued leadership and influence within the veterans’ organization.
A late state board of pensions ruling requires all Confederate pensioners to affidavit continued indigency along with clerk's certificate or risk losing pension rights. Alma Herald notes blanks available at the clerk's office. Siloam Berry Company reports five acres of strawberries thriving with steady labor in the patch, signaling strong returns. Siloam Springs Republican says Mr P. 4 Castle shows Johnson grass sample eight feet three inches long, ready for seed. neighbors now seek seed due to its potential as winter feed and summer pasture, underscoring a promising crop for the region.
Washington July 26 The war department posted details on yellow fever at Siboney noting about 502 new cases on the 44th inst with at least 450 return to duty One death recorded for J Laronn of the Third Cavalry Major General Shafter reports cases mild with illness lasting three days to a week and no immediate plan to bring many troops home due to rest efforts and strict sanitary measures expected to contain the fever in a relatively short time.
A dated dispatch from Guantanamo Bay on July 9 transcribes a plea to Rear Admiral Sampson from Cienfuegos residents. The message details hunger, siege by Spanish forces, and requests urgent U.S. intervention to relieve about 4,000 residents including elderly and orphans. It warns that without relief, many will die before capture.
In Santiago de Cuba dated July 46, reports claim 7,000 Spanish soldiers at Guantanamo surrendered, with 3,300 more from Palma Soriano and nearby towns surrendering to Lieut. Miley. Additional garrisons at Baracoa and Sagua total 3,000. Gen Garcia was said to be at Jiguang. Shatter denies any encounter or defeat.
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