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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1898
Page
3
The author argues that war with Spain may be inevitable but tolerable if it ends greater injustices. He contends that freedom for Cuba is a higher aim than cash indemnity and would rally civilized nations, even if it risks war. The Maine crisis is cited as possibly caused by Spanish treachery, framing monetary demands as mercenary.
The article argues for a constitutional change to exempt property used in manufacturing from taxation for ten years. It claims the tax break would attract capital, boost manufacturing, increase population and taxable wealth, and grow state revenues rather than reduce them. It urges turning local cotton and timber into goods to attract factories and jobs.
The Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad sets a 45 cent rate on meat from Chicago through Kansas City and Port Arthur to Amsterdam, 334 cents under direct New York routes. Iron Mountain and others threatened a boycott from St. Louis to Little Rock but contemplate withdrawal after the Pittsburg and Gulf secured a temporary restraining order.
Arkansas Gazette notes the boycott plan threats by western shippers to save 8.34 cents per hundred pounds of meat, arguing lower freight rates boost exports and that other roads may join the pool to keep rates high until operation date.
The article appeals to Mena residents to patronize teachers continuing school despite funding gaps. It notes novelty of the place and tax delays, explaining teachers worked for small pay while parents with school age children should encourage the effort and help their children gain better education.
The Farmer and Fruitman of Kansas City praises the Star review edition issued January 26. He calls it a finely illustrated issue full of useful facts about the country and city and notes it reflects the progressive spirit of the publishers and contributors.
The Northwest faced heavy storms with twelve foot snow drifts reported in Milwaukee and other cities. In Western Arkansas farmers plowed fields and planted early potatoes and peas, noting only a light nightly freeze and frost that vanished by morning.
It was not every town that enjoyed a show in the form of a freight wreck on its principal street as Mena did last Sunday. The spectacle was costly for the company but free to the public, drawing local onlookers and adding an unusual event to the town’s history.
It is argued that sending children to a private school with a small tuition is superior to letting them roam the streets in idleness, emphasizing structured education over idle behavior.
The Star urges local merchants to advertise as spring trade opens, aiming to reach the buying public. The notice highlights good shape for the season and encourages businesses to seize the opportunity to connect with readers.
Benton attacks the currency commission and its backers from the fifteenth district of Missouri. He questions who appointed the panel and who it truly represents, noting no farmers, miners, or tradesmen on the commission while arguing that monetary power rests with a small financial elite. He proposes redeeming silver with gold and suggests issuing paper currency to settle debts.
The piece argues that the greenback era from 1862 to 1874 offered easy money with high prices and wages, but redemption concerns arose not from producers or workers but from influential figures who met in Indianapolis last winter. It claims a commission of adept special pleaders pushed for gold redeemability, blaming financial elites for the shift.
Arkansas farmers urged to grow abundant food and supply rations for Uncle Sam. Editorials praise home cultivation, debt reduction, and cash living. Letters discuss a new railroad charter, fruit and vegetable grower gains, and اهتمام for Dan Emmett's Dixie.
Alaskan Indians serve as war department scouts, a Chicago elevated road dismisses 50 female workers for men, and Spain Salamanca tensions spur protests. Bailey pledges 1900 Democratic platform and Bryan renomination while riots threaten Fort Robinson. Treasure hunt near Richmond, assassination attempt on King George, and La Champagne sinking rescue details wrap with Rotterdam’s recovery of 10 crew in frostbitten condition.
High grade goods are sold at the Jackson Drug Co small shop labeled up-to-date drag store with emphasis on quality items for discerning customers.
An adult, established rail network in the Southwest boycotts the Pittsburg and Gulf for refusing to join their rate-setting association. The piece condemns surrendering independence and self-respect to accept fixed hauling rates.
A letter argues against boycotts by older railroad lines toward Pittsburg and Gulf rail and predicts the new route will gain support. It claims the new line is an independent entity with its own starting point and seaboard access and urges rivals to adopt enterprising methods to develop the country. The writer says rate competition between East and South is now settled and that moral and legal grounds oppose boycotts.
A local advertisement lists fine pipes, wall paper, macintoshes, fur hats, candies, cigars, tobaccos, perfumes, underwear, dry goods, clothing, windows paints and finishes, lamps, fertilizers, seeds, and plows sold by Jackson Drug Co. and allied stores. It promotes the Up-To-Date Drug Store and mentions Owen, RS Owen, and J. G. Jackson as sellers with various products and discounts. The notice also hints at lawn care and farm supplies in Mena.
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