Employment letters and American opportunities in Mena
The Mena Star discusses letters from job seekers including a Vermont man with $1,500 aiming to start a business, noting that relocation would aid business success but stressing the need to be on the ground to judge fit. It also reports on U S claims filed with the state department totaling $21 million and comments on patriotic eagerness to access public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
C. F. Thompson
F. M. Moore
Boston
Mass
Mena Star
Vermont
The Decadence of the Thug in Kansas City
A Kansas City Star commentary argues that indicting a Kentucky murderer as a common nuisance marks a decline of the thug. It notes gunmen lose respect and fear as progressive citizens view gun play as cowardly, reflecting a broader move toward masculinity and social reform in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Jack Chinn
Kentucky
United States
Kansas City
Big War Claims in Paris Treaty Discussed
In the Paris peace treaty it was agreed the United States would assume feasibility for paying claims of its citizens for property loss in Cuba and other Spanish possessions, with Spain taking responsibility for its citizens. The arrangement is described as proper, though brief remarks follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiom
Vieves
United States
Cuba
Spain
Growing Cantaloupes At Van Buren Venture
The Van Buren Venture authority states the horticultural society ordered 500 pounds of cantaloupe seed, 800 pounds shipped, and plans to plant 500 acres in melons. With a possible fruit scarcity next season, cantaloupes will be in strong demand and sold. however, planting 500 acres the first year may be excessive. If enough can be grown nearby, a fast freight train may ship carload lots to markets.
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van Buren
Horticultural Society
Ponte
Plant broomcorn for profitable crop switch
Reports from the broom makers convention in Chicago boost broomcorn prospects. Prices have jumped from 65 to 180 per ton, suggesting good profits. Local farmers are urged to try broomcorn on suitable soil as an alternative to cotton.
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Chicago
State railroads proposed in Arkansas bill debate
The Star reports a Little Rock announcement that the state senate passed a bill to authorize construction equipment and operation of state railroads. If enacted, municipal ownership of public utilities may spread to a broader public demand influencing citizens and lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Little Rock
Senate
Prickly Ash Bitters Advertised by Jackson Drug Co
Nervous weakness or palpitation of the heart indicates disordered stomach and digestion. Prickly Ash Bitters is a wonderful remedy in such cases. It cleanses, strengthens and regulates the stomach, liver and bowels, removes the cause of the heart symptoms and builds up a vigorous body. Sold by Jackson Drug Co, 1-2t.
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Jackson Drug Co
Manilaa Dinkelstein mocks city fire dept in speech
In Manila the exchange between Dinkelstein and Sonnenschein jokes about fires in town. Dinkelstein asks why there are not more fires and quips about the weak fire department while Sonnenschein suggests a pot police department. An ad for One Minute Cough Cure by Hanes & Egoit appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Detroit
Hanes & Egoit
Local satirical snippets and ministerial cough notes
From the Chicago News a quip on marital control cites Bunker under his wife's thumb while noting her unchanged allowance from her father. A pre Cure morale jab claims ministers worried by coughing congregations, now with no excuse. Hanes and Egolf reference.
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Chicago News
Hanes & Egolf
Gov Stanley lays out pardon rules for clemency hearings
Topeka Kansas March 19 Gov Stanley announces clemency rules for pardon petitions detailing required district court judge and county attorney endorsements for applications and strict conditions for reviewing trial evidence or rulings. Included is a testimonial from Josh Edgar Germantown Cal praising Chamberlain Pain Balm.
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Topeka
Kan
Stanley
Homestead rights fraud alarms Kansas soldiers families
Kansas reports imposters buying up Civil War homestead rights for nominal sums. Circulars from Washington mention offers of 1.50 an acre and up to 20 for various accepted claims. Authorities warn the benefits should go to soldiers and their families, not swindlers. Also notes a divorce suit in Pearl Harrison vs J D Wilson and local ads for Dr Simmons remedies and One Minute Cough Cure.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Statehouse
United States Land Office
Eastman
Washington
Leavenworth
Pearl Harrison
Frank Harrison
Weir City
J. D. Wilson
Harrison
Dr. Simmon
Jackson Drug Co. A
Drugs at Wholesale at Jackson Drug Co on Mena Street
We call attention to the large increase in the stock of drugs carried by the Jackson Drug Co on Mena street. This establishment is prepared to fill orders at wholesale and makes a specialty of supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities. They supply everything needed in any quantity called for.
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Jackson Drug Co
Mena Street
Building work estimates for brick stone or frame structures
Estimates provided on brick stone or frame buildings. All work promised first class quality and execution.
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A. W. St. John & Sons, Publishers
State Department
Congress
GOV. Stanley
Tew
Chamberlain
Josh Edgar
Germantown
Cal
F. C. Savage
Department
Tho
J. R. Gray
Atkins
Ark
Br. M. A. Simmons
Wwe
Wichita
May Wilson
Thomas Greenman
Oklahoma
Caldwell
Miss Wilson
Greenman
Hanes
Vicks Seeds
Vick
Vicks Monthly
Euler
America
James Vicks Sons
Rochester
N. Y
Brankston Photo UO
Mena
Arkansas
Bankston Photo Co
the Star Pharmacy
Queen & Janssen Ave
Mena, Arkansas
N. B. Barden
Gentine's of the
Muster Fries
Sherwood Avenue
Wen
Norway
DR. Bell
Stuckey's
Calland
P. M. Stuckey
Hudgins
Queen Street
A. R. Laswell
Arkansaw Store
de Queen Street
J.B. Littlejohn & CO
H. M. Dagg
M. D. ToTne
New Star Wharmacy
Jonsret Avenue
S. L. Lindsay
Demtist
Mena St
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