Public School Finances in Mena Deserve Praise
The community notes the winter test of Mena public schools and commends the school board for diligent work amid funding difficulties. Growth has strained finances. board members have borrowed with their own notes to cover expenses. The Star pledges support for public funding efforts to build schoolhouses and replenish the teachers’ fund so teachers are paid promptly.
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Mena
Arsine
The
Star
Georgia Governor pledges reward to curb Palmetto mob violence
The Arkansas Gazette reports Gov. Candler of Georgia offered a large reward for the first mob killer who killed nine negroes at Palmetto and a smaller one for other members. He condemns the outrage as inexcusable and vows prosecution to the limit.
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Arkansas Gazette
Wealthy editors and shifting papers in the press
The Kansas City Journal notes the late Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune as a wealthiest editor with earnings around 275000 annually ten years ago, now said to be 400000. It contrasts this with a local editor who shifts his paper between political alignments for money.
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Kansas City Journal
Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Mena
Senator John Sherman May Not Be Dead Yet
A report claims John Sherman is alive contrary to obituary notices and editorials. Officials in Washington reportedly declared him dead, with Secretary Hay issuing a proclamation. The action could be seen as the administration treating him as dead for official purposes.
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John Sherman
Washington
Hay
Port Arthur Ship Canal Built Despite Great Difficulty
The text recalls how few dared undertake the Port Arthur canal project, noting the nerve and pluck required to complete a canal seven wires wide and twenty-five feet deep dug through the earth, underscoring the magnitude of the work.
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United States
Port Arthur Ship Canal
Port Arthur ship canal brings ocean traffic to the West
A period editorial lauds the Port Arthur canal project despite a powerful opposition, celebrating its merit and the P and G railway. The writer praises the builders for securing direct deep water access and ocean traffic for the great West, urging public commendation.
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Port Arthur
Camal
Great West
Star Receives Wide Coverage in Local Columns
The piece notes the Star column attention causing editorials to call it a nightmare, but expresses hope the Star lives on. It mentions appreciation for free and cheap advertising and wishes for broader circulation.
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Jim Jams
Arkansas Gazette Reports Penrose Resignation and Quay Appointment
The Arkansas Gazette notes Senator Penrose will resign his U S Senate seat and Gov Stone will appoint Quay to fill the term. The piece argues the man chosen to secure a Senate seat by this method deserves the contempt of the American people.
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Penrose
United States Senate
Gov. Stone
Quay
Senate
Arkansas Gazette
Army to establish bands for regiments at government expense
The new army bill provides a band of twenty eight pieces for each infantry and artillery regiment. Previously the army had no own music except at the expense of officers and men.
Pine-Tar-Honey touted to cure lung irritation
An advertisement claims lung irritation is a precursor to consumption and that Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey will cure it and fortify the lungs against coughs or colds. It promises strong lungs and sells for 2 cents at reputable druggists.
Roosevelt's Testimony On Bad Canned Roast Beef
New York March 26 Governor Roosevelts testimony before the court on charges of bad meat furnished to soldiers in Cuba and Porto Rico campaigns. He called canned roast beef utterly unfit and unwholesome while noting it sometimes caused diarrhea though men found it cool. The hearing adjourned to Governors Island.
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New York
Goy v. Roosevelt
Maj. Lee
Cuba
Governor's Island
Port Arthur Canal Opens with Spectator Fete
Port Arthur Texas March 26 the ship canal was formally opened with steam whistle blasts bands and cheers of thousands visitors from across the United States. Governors Stanley Kansas Jones Arkansas and Sayers Texas attended and toured the canal by tugboat and steamer before exiting to Sabine City for gulf waters. The canal connects Port Arthur to Sabine Pass with deep water access and terminal facilities for the Pittsburg Gulf railroad.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Port Arthurship Canal
United States
Gov. Stanley
Kansas
Gov. Jones
Arkansas
Gov. Sayers
Texas
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Sabine City
Gulf of Mexico
Sabine Pass
Potter Scribblings and Local Happenings
News is scarce but notes several local items. Mr Martin Taylor’s third child is very ill. L G Cole from Mena visited his sister Mrs Alford Murphy. Kent Branson married Lizzie Phillipps on March 23 at the bride’s home. A J Potter and Mrs Potter attended Bollinger concert in Mena. Plunkett manages the Planet Aunt Pony as improvements continue at Rust. Alford Murphy and wife seek treatment in Scott County with Dr Bevils. S M Keener and wife and Dr R T Connelly accompanied them.
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Martin Taylor
L. G. Cole
Mena
Alford Murphy
Kent Branson
Lizzie Phillipps
Mra
J. Potter
Bollinger
Hatfield
Scott County
Bevils
S. M. Keener
A. J. Potter
RT. Connelly
Mr. Plunkett
the Planet
Aunt Pony
Rheumatism relief by Chamberlain's Pain Balm
Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal reports fourteen years of rheumatism with constant pain. After trying many remedies he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and was immediately relieved and soon cured. He states the rheumatism has not returned. For sale by F C Savage. 31
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Chamberlain
Josh Edgar
Germantown
Cal
F. C. Savage
Corn Planting and Hunting News From Rocky Territory
Health improves in Rocky area as corn planting proceeds and gobbler hunting nears. J A Cummings complains of Territory limits while John Barber recovers from illness. Our Sunday school grows and local politics stir debate about Prohibition and local option laws. Community life reflects rural work, family life, and hopeful youth amid seasonal chores.
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Cummings
John Barber
Eagle Eye Salve Promises Clear Vision for Weak Eyes
The Eagle, King of All Birds, is noted for keen sight. So are those using Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes etyes sore eyes granulated lids. Sold by all dealers at 25 cents.
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Sutherland
Captain Courageous Quip On Reading With A Boy
The Chicago Record features a humorous encounter as a boy asks a parent what a hero is, and the reply defines a hero as a man who tries to read a newspaper in the same room as a boy about his size.
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Captain Courageous
Chicago Record
Dr Simmon's Cough Syrup Offer at Jackson Drug Co
An advertisement promises a bottle of Dr Simmon's Cough Syrup will cure you when physicians may fail, urging a trial now. The note cites a 50 cent price and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded.
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Dr. Simmon
Jackson Drug Co
Choice Lots For Sale In St John Addition
A few more choice lots in the St John addition are for sale on easy payments in cash. Apply to A. W. John at the Star office.
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St John Addition
A. W
Star Office
Drugs at Wholesale at Jackson Drug Co on Mepa Street
The Jackson Drug Co on Mepa Street expands wholesale stock for country physicians and general drug store needs. The ad notes a full range of medicines, brushes, oils, perfumes, blank books, stationery, and wall paper, with a novelty ball event announced for early April.
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Jackson Drug Co
Mepa Street
Rew
Will
Savage Hall
Dein
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Roosevelt
J. R. Gray
Atkins, Ark
M. A. Simmons
Port Arthur Canal
Board of Steam
Simmons
Rocky
VICK
Vick’s Garden and Floral Guide
Nesses
Vick’s
Vicks Monthly
America
James Vicks Sons
Chester
N. B. Barden
H. M. Dagg
New Star Pharmacy
de Queen Street
I Nm Avenue
Mena Transfer Company
ED Garrett
Frisco Line
Arkansas Farmer and Prostman
Southwest
Bryan Snyder
St. Louis
W. I. Boyer
Stuckeys
P.M. Stuckey
Hudgins
Queen Street
Arkansaw Store
North de Queen Street
J. B. Littlejohn & CO
A. R. Laswell
the Star Pharmacy
Queen & Janssen Ave
Mena, Arkansas
Bankston Photo UO
Mena Star
Panei
Mena Street
Post-office
Arista
Bankston Photo Co
Televnone NO
S. L. Lindsay
Mena St
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