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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
4
Notice indicates the item is entered at the post office in Mena Arkansas as second class matter, marked for processing and mailing. The record notes the location and classification without further details on dates or recipients.
A mining prospect piece argues that regions once deemed poor yield show surface indicators similar to past producers. It cites Mines and Minerals June notes from Scranton and Denver on Oregon's Bohemia district, detailing rich surface and underground assays and high potential for future development.
The Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas has been placed in the hands of a receiver. It was among the firms expected to provide protection after ore companies ceased operations. The company owes leases exceeding $10,000 and has no assets.
Note mentions other parties in Monroe receiving the frival matter and unidentified details. The fragmentary item references disputes or filings among local actors in Monroe. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the text.
Readers show growing interest in Mena as a summer destination with many letters asking about board and room rates. The notice urges residents to build cottages and prepare to entertain as furnished rooms and board will likely be in high demand.
Kansas City Journal reports Arkansas railroad commissioners proposing rules for freight transportation and demurrage and scheduling a July 12 meeting with railroad heads. A circular bans tariff amendments from taking effect without commission approval, requiring written proof of necessity and reasonableness for any rate increase.
The Arkansas Gazette argues the United States holds record gold reserves, notes banks demand gold in settlement, and advocates demonetizing gold and silver. It urges Congress to expand paper money circulation and reserve precious metals for arts and sciences, predicting paper money may prevail someday.
Mansfield Arkansas June 10 1800 letter to the Mena Star challenges a June 8 bankruptcy notice printed for A Gallagher formerly of Mena stating the claim is a mistake and that fortune remains with him.
The Texarkana Courier quotes Myron Reed, describing scientific socialism as earth already heaven, stained yet capable of cleansing and brightening through love and labor, reflecting a desire to make earth like heaven through collective effort.
The Mona and Polk county officials in charge of finishing the county courthouse and jail express public gratitude for promptly assuming work abandoned by contractors. The action serves the public interest by ensuring timely completion of the buildings.
Promptly completed and we trust there will be no unnecessary delay. Admiral Dewey shows true manhood by declining to accept the home offered for him and asks the raised lands be used to establish a home for disabled sailors. Thus far only a little over $7,000 has been subscribed.
Cabanola known as Jans sen gears up for a July 4 celebration with Mena hosting the event and August 19 marking an anniversary in town. The tone suggests a communal festivity with many locals expected to attend.
Little Rock will stage a Fourth of July celebration featuring the breaking of ground for the new state capitol.
People arriving from Shreveport and Texarkana praise Mena as a pleasant cool destination and expect more visitors as the season progresses, with plans to stay longer.
Those living in the low lands to the south are advised to come to Mena to enjoy a better climate during the summer season and experience a favorable climate and surroundings.
Houses for rent remain in great demand as construction continues. Farmers stay busy cultivating crops and preparing for wheat and oat harvests.
The wheat harvest ends and farmers shift to other crops. Judge Matheney tours on business last week. A merchant was seen fishing, suggesting quiet local business. J W Walker owns a new buggy. S B Cummings has the finest orchard with heavy fruit. Rev Nesbett, Methodist Protestant president, preached sermons Saturday and Sunday. W M King sr visited Mena and returned with a new bride. June bugs, quail sounds, and a plowboy’s song signal summer’s approach. LUKE.
Community note urges removing prejudice to aid a common school building project. E J Larter relocated his family to Mena. Berry raisers should not fear this year’s crop failure. Persisting effort will bring success. Mineral seekers urged to search Polls county as riches may lie here. Roads deteriorate, especially near Mena. a responsible person should address it. Would it pay Mena to act. Violet.
An ad claims a lovely woman requires good health to keep customers and friends. It warns that weakness and constipation or kidney trouble cause pimples and blotches. Electric Bitters is promoted as the best medicine to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify the blood. It promises strong nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion. Sold for 50 cents at Suvage's drug store FP.
The Kansas City Pittsburg and Galt railway management is praised for its prompt directing aid to the Grand View wreck victims. The injured list was long but serious injuries were few, reflecting well on the railway’s care and organization.
A Kansas City Journal piece recalls Jim Jeffries entering the ring with divine support from his father and family. It quotes John L. Sullivan endorsing prayer for Jeffries and notes the boxer drew strength from a home telegram promising blessing and confidence before each knockout punch.
The Sarcoxie Tribune reports that rumors of a ruined berry crop and ruinous prices are false. It cites Abe returns at $1.06 per crate across grades and recent sales near $2.00 for good berries, with 130 car shipments expected. If 130 cars yield $1.06 net per crate, growers could clear about 46 cents per crate, $46.00 per acre, totaling roughly $35,880 for growers and $25,080 for pickers, suggesting a healthier season than last year and urging improved berry quality.
The Eagle Eye Salve is advertised for sore eyes and granulated lids with clear vision promises. Sold by all dealers for 25 cents, touted as the king of all birds’ sight.
The Kansas City Journal recalls ex Governor Baxter of Arkansas in a portrait of a career marked by paradoxes. He was driven from home and state as a non combatant, arrested by friends as a traitor, escaped prison to return as a ruler and master, a non party man forced to be Republican, and finally as a Republican aimed to lead the Democratic party to power. The piece also mentions Jackson Drug Co offering a wide range of drug store goods and wallpaper among other items.
An eight year old Italian boy who cannot speak English vanished after being sent to bring in horses near Sullivan in Scott County. He was last seen about a mile and a half north of Mena on Sunday following a wagon. He wore a red hat white shirt striped pants shoes and stockings. Anyone with info should notify J C Sullivan postmaster Sullivan or bring him to Mr Gilesov Pettit in Mena.
The Arkansas Gazete reports George Maledon once famed as the king of hangmen at Ft Smith, tormented by nightly ghosts, adopts a lamp lit routine to sleep. He left jail guard work for a grocery venture, traveled exhibiting himself as the king of hangmen, failed, lost wealth, and now runs a small farm two miles north of Springdale.
Hannibal Missouri resident J E Lilly credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving him from typhoid fever advancing to pneumonia. He describes dramatic improvement after one bottle and full recovery after continued use, calling it the surest cure for lung trouble. Regular sizes cost 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottles free at F C Savage’s drug store with guarantee.
Judge T M Carder told a Star reporter he will spend a few months looking after his interests at Bethesda Springs this season. The springs regain popularity as crowds return to drink healing waters. He arranged with Mena Telephone Co. to extend the line to the Springs, securing nine subscribers there.
County Sunday School Convention notice to Polk county superintendents to elect a delegate for a non sectarian gathering in Mena at the M B church South on Wednesday July 5 at 10 oclock with delegates provided dinner by Mena residents.
Mr G Somers, a Swiss resident of Hopkins, will depart with four compatriots to organize a Swiss settlement in their homeland for relocation here. He aims to locate about fifty families from Ariuowus and bring them to this area by March 4 next year, seeking wealth in Priskiy Ash Bitters. The text mentions health effects and a product sold by druggists, with vague references to appetite and sleep.
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