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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
6
Tavor Jones discusses trusts as an evolutionary force that can harmonize labor and capital and improve wealth production. He argues against smashing trusts, cites municipal public utilities, and urges public education of trust principles while redefining the idea as a broader American brotherhood.
A skeptical account contrasts Toledo Ohio mayoral candidate Jones with Detroit figure Pingree. Jones, elected on a socialist platform, replaces harsh factory rules with the principle do unto others as you would have them do unto you, signaling a shift toward fair dealing and anti theft in local industry.
A Kansas City Journal correspondent portrays Leland Stanford Jr as a frail fourteen year old who urged his parents to use their wealth for education and humanity. Mrs. Stanford reportedly gives all but their early home and endows Stanford University with further millions, echoing Carnegie’s deathless wealth idea.
The Arkansas Central Pee Gee and Choctaw railways have opened vast western regions once a sealed book of resources. Where iron rails run, development follows and living conditions improve. The Ft Smith Elevator urges pushing railroads and accelerating their spread.
A Nebraska resident writes that five to twelve potential buyers will visit the county if the current prospect holds. He expects to attend Mena’s annual August 19 blowout with several parties to survey the country and consider relocation there.
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes Arkansas pine resources may claim the title of greatest in the world and suggests a strong advertising push for a major yellow pine display at the 1903 fair. Authorities foresee a statewide promotion benefiting lumber interests.
Friends of good government and admirers of honest statesmanship mourn the death of Hon. Richard Bland of Missouri. He was a man of the people with honest convictions who served long in public life and earned the confidence of associates and the affection of neighbors. He built a world wide reputation as a champion of his causes and will be remembered for his principled stand.
The public expresses strong affection for Miss Helen Gould praising her wealth and personal effort in many good causes. Her popular father would be surprised by the effusive tributes but the praise is well deserved for her generous deeds.
A quotation from the St. Louis Republic cites a sizing up by the trusts that the poor man and the middle class exist to generate large dividends on watered stock. It echoes the Arkansas philosopher's line that "Them as has, gits."
Special to the St. Louis Republic reports E H R Green, head of the Texas Midland railroad, arrived in Paris Texas from St. Louis and stayed overnight. He suggested that extensions toward Mena Arkansas and from Ennis to Waco have been considered for some time, with a favorable outlook for building northeast from Paris and southwest from Ennis. The notice ends with an ad for De Witt's Little Early Risers.
An advertisement in The Retort Feminine promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles by striking at the root. It urges buyers not to waste time or money on temporary relief and credits Egolf Drug Co. as seller.
Notice warns the public that W. H. Long and A. H. Haskins operate separately in Oklahoma Indian Territory and Northern Texas taking subscriptions for the Weekly Journal. They are not authorized agents and have no right to collect subscriptions. Public urged to avoid giving subscriptions to any noncredentists from the Journal company.
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