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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
4
A historical view argues that American westward growth followed natural law of survival of the fittest. The piece contends Native lands were wrongfully seized as civilizations advanced, with Anglo Saxon nations destined to occupy and civilize territories. It also muses on colonial aims in the Philippines following the Spanish–American conflict.
A Hot Springs railroad meeting featuring Col. W. Fordyce discussed the Little Rock to Hot Springs line as pivotal for a broader western network. He noted Pittsburg & Gulf aimed to reach a distributing agricultural belt via Little Rock, linking with Choctaw at Little Rock and enabling connections to Santa Fe, Rock Island, and Missouri Kansas Texas. Eastward, lines like Southern Railway, Louisville Nashville, and Illinois Central would reach nationwide routes.
News from Mena reports that agitation for a new college is drawing attention abroad. Prospective buyers express intent to purchase land near the campus to build homes for families. A New Orleans Methodist correspondent says he would relocate near the proposed college to provide Methodist school benefits for his family.
A Vicksburg correspondent notes plans to back a Mena college with possible Episcopal church growth. He suggests opening an academy would attract affluent families seeking mountain air healthful climate and good schooling, boosting demand for College hill lots and surrounding tracts as soon as the school is established.
A New York Journal opinion argues trusts are criminal conspiracies yet credit them with enabling large developmental enterprises and national trade. It contends trusts show how combination can spur prosperity, reduce private profiteering, and demonstrate competition as a fraud, despite calls for jail or hanging for promoters.
The Themis loaded with sisal at Progreso and due at the quarantine station tomorrow will be released by Thursday. It will then enter the completed ship canal to wharf No. 3 and discharge cargo directly on P. & G. cars. This makes Port Arthur a seaport with a big S and signals the end of lighterage at Port Arthur.
Mr. Nelson of Iowa writes Geo. B. Dennis that if the college is built and started this fall he desires to move with his family and buy property to enjoy the climate and secure a good school for his children. Others echo the sentiment.
The Hatfield Herald notes contractor Barnett makes coffins for miles around including other towns. He produced two on Tuesday, illustrating the coffin trade's breadth and market reach.
Our mining interests are gradually moving to the forefront and give promise of becoming a very important industry in the near future.
The Rough Riders and their commander will meet in Las Vegas on June 24 to illustrate American unity. An ex commander from New York and the current governor will join in New Mexico to honor a Cuba era comrade ship. The Governor and the Cowboy mark the festival as a feature of the occasion and aim to benefit New Mexico territory.
The New Jersey Supreme Court, with Democrats and Republicans, recently upheld trusts’ right to set business methods and prices, revealing a coalition aimed at destroying competition. The piece argues that to preserve a government of the people, control over both courts and trusts is necessary.
The Missouri state board of equalization voted to tax all franchises as property by value, echoing Roosevelt’s New York plan and signaling a westward adoption. Critics warn it could further erode private ownership of public utilities. some franchise owners plan to test constitutionality of the move.
In a well regulated office yesterday a compositor altered wording in the Episcopal reception report, turning the word ska into Alaska, adding an unintended burden for editors who rely on accurate manuscript handling and careful proofreading.
Both Republicans and Democrats denounce trust formations and price control schemes while trusts continue organizing. A fundraising effort to buy Admiral Dewey a home grows only to $6,000 of a $100,000 goal, reflecting public doubts about the gesture. The Bank of Mena shows a sound state in its financial condition with careful management.
There is considerable inquiry in this city about the recently organized immigration society. Fears are entertained that the board of directors have emigrated.
St Louis County pledges to raise one hundred thousand dollars in aid for the World’s Fair to honor the Louisiana Purchase, supporting preparations and commemorative events.
Despite many homes completed, no residence is ready for rental, leaving would be tenants without a place to live. The ongoing shortage persists amid new construction, as applicants face limited supply and slow turnover in the market.
A report highlights promising realty investments in Mena and Polk County expected to appreciate. It notes Governor Jones has announced his candidacy for the U S Senate, signaling political developments that could influence regional investment climate.
A brief notice stating reception of an invitation to attend the nineteenth event. No further details are readable in the fragment.
The notice cites Siloam Springs founding anniversary on June 24 with an extensive entertainment program and reduced railroad rates. It also mentions Mena's third anniversary on August 19 and cautions against privatizing public utility franchises to speculators by the government in Cuba or the Philippines amid commentary on climate.
City council met with all members present except Alderman McMahon. First reading passed for Ordinance 141 banning male hogs at large with impounding provisions. Ordinance 136 for minors in public houses moved to final readings. Ordinance 142 banning running at large of horses and livestock discussed. Dr. Sutherland appointed to board of health. A street funds resolution authorized expenditure matching citizen subscriptions. Bills approved. several salaries, services, and street work itemized. Whitley elected to fill vacant council seat. reports from mayor, recorder, attorney, marshal, and street overseer approved. next meeting scheduled.
Bishop Brown with Bishop Coadjutor of Arkansas and Rev. R. W. Rhames led Sunday services at the Presbyterian church drawing large crowds. Thirteen were confirmed including T. E. Beck and B. Folsom, with a new Christs Episcopal church organization forming Monday in Mena with about sixty members.
Advertising copy claims De Witt's Witch Hazel Suvive cures piles by striking at the root removing the cause quickly and permanently, urging readers to avoid wasting time and money on mere symptom treatment.
The nation sees a record rise in postal business boosting postmaster salaries. Citizens are urged to invest in town improvements and lead by example. P. and G. receivers expand work on the road bed with increased section gangs and a fifteen cent daily wage hike for workers. Texas and Arkansas Mining Co. GM Mahoney reports receipt of a 24 ton cyanide mill and Chas A Gage ready to install machinery with chemicals on site for soon operations.
Thomas Thurman deputy sheriff of Troy Missouri asserts that if all Americans learned the value of DeWitts Witch Hazel the demand would exceed supply for piles rectal troubles and skin diseases as sold by Egolf Drug Co.
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