Gentry Academy Visit Prompts Mena Development Plan
Rev C J Greene returned from Gentry where a Hendrix Academy style school operates successfully. He notes Gentry with 500 inhabitants and a two story brick school, a 1400 volume library, and a boarding president's home. The study outlines potential for Mena to replicate the model, attract outside students, and remarks on denominational ties, local impact, and looming anti trust concerns affecting lawyers and merchants.
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Gentry
C. J. Greene
Hendrix Academy
Greene
Mena
Academy
Geptry
Trusts Threaten Commercial Travelers Say Sugar Prices Rise
In conversation with a traveling man, the sugar trust’s actions are blamed for higher costs. A price increase of one eighth of a cent per pound is cited as an example of how trusts may affect business, alarming traveling salesmen nationwide.
Trusts Control Prices And Rubber Company Booklet
The text accuses trusts of price fixing in the rubber industry, citing the U S Rubber Company as dictating prices to manufacturers and merchants. A circular sets fixed prices for rubber boots and shoes for two seasonal periods with an accompanying signed obligation stating adherence to the terms and no deviations.
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Rubber Trust
U. S. Rubber Company
Rubber
Rubber Company
Tam
U. S. Rubber Co
Price control and coercion by U S Rubber Co echoed
The excerpt contends that U S Rubber Co enforces price terms on robbers and traveling agents alike, illustrating how such controls crush competition and curb commercial freedom among businessmen.
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U. S. Rubber Co
Magnol ia Journal on partisanship and monopoly growth
The Magnolia Journal argues that blind partisanship has driven monopoly growth more than any other force, asserting political bias fuels economic concentration and harms the public interest.
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Magnolia Journal
Palmist Dr Carl Perin Commends Mena Predictions
The letter from Kansas City dated May 1 1899 praises our April 26 1800 prediction article on Miss Mena’s palm and wishes prosperity for Mena and its readers. The writer, Dr Carl Louis Perin, is described as a congenial and well versed palm reader whom we also met in Kansas City.
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Mena
Kansas City
Carl Louis Perin
Mena Star
Ark
Liquid Air Prospects in Science Monthly
Tra Remsen of John Hopkins University discusses liquid air in the May issue of Popular Science Monthly noting its ready availability thanks to Tripler who cut costs from $500 for a half pint to $20 for five gallons. He outlines four applications including cooling, power for motors, explosives preparation, and extracting oxygen from air.
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Tra Remsen
John Topkins University
Popular Science Monthly
Tripler
Remsen
Remse
Chicago Tribune
Debate Over Arkansas Legislature Sparks Mockery
A Maynard Enterprise quote questions state policy while reactions from Helena World Corning Leader and Memphis Scimitar mock the legislature. The exchange riffs on state institutions and cost of asylums, reflecting tongue in cheek local editorials.
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Arkansas
Helena
Corning
Maynard Enterprise
Caboodle
Memphis
Scimitar
Flour Trust Incorporation in New Jersey Reported
The flour trust has filed articles of incorporation in New Jersey with capital of 25 million dollars, split evenly between common and preferred stock, plus 15 million dollars in 6 percent forty year gold bonds. The Arkansas Gazette notes that small town mills will gain patrons and expansion, but predicts the trust will eventually collapse.
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Flour Trust
New Jersey
Arkansas Gazette
Sheep on small farms prove profitable with drainage
The article argues that sheep can be profitable on small farms if land is drained or made drier. It counters the belief that money in sheep only comes from large flocks and asserts that even a few sheep on a farm can be valuable.
Sheep Breeding and Mutton Demand Promoting Small Flocks
Western Plowman notes that wool is often overemphasized in sheep husbandry. He argues that mutton production alone can pay for breeding, and growing demand for quality mutton will boost sales. Even a small farm can profit with a dozen sheep.
Propose Thorough Cyanide Test to Verify Ore Richness
Business leaders urge a reliable cyanide testing of local mine ores to confirm reported precious metals. They argue a proven test will attract capital, enable mining plants, and spur large-scale investment once rock quality is demonstrated, while expressing patience during the uncertain period.
Kansas City Plans Public Music Band To Promote City
Kansas City proposes a 35 member band with a steropticiaus outfit to give city views and hold concerts. Advertisements will tout the town and cover expenses from admission fees.
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Kansas City
Hagerman Named Counsel for Pittsburg and Gulf Receivers
The report states that Attorney Frank Hagerman will become the council for the new receivers of the Pittsburg and Gulf railroad. It does not specify any changes to the current attorneys or other personnel involved.
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Frank Hagerman
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Mines produce gold and silver from local ore worth per ton
Residents of Mena and Polk county celebrate a successful test of local mine products. The ore reportedly yields material valued up to 100 dollars per ton and is described as a gold and silver alloy.
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Mena
Polk County
Star Ad Guide Promises Wide Reading Reach
Those who would reach the reading public must advertise in the Star. It shines for all and furnishes more reading matter than any other paper ever published here.
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Star
Strawberries Set to Boost Local Market Next Year
Farmers report berries arriving in good shape and predict a thriving, profitable strawberry industry for the community within the coming year.
Col Funston Named Brigadier General Praised Nationwide
No objections arise to Col. Funston’s promotion to brigadier general as all voices unite in praising the gallant Kansas officer. The commendation highlights his service and leadership, reflecting broad public support.
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Col. Funston
Kansas
Water works contracts urged for Missouri plans
Message to water works commissioners demands start of contracts and construction. Appeals for promoting Mena as a summer resort for residents in the southern lowlands.
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Water Works Commissioners
Mena
Star of Good Work Promises Reasonable Prices In Printing
A message urges support for a local printing venture with affordable pricing. It encourages buying or encouraging others to invest in a lot in Mena as part of the college enterprise. A friend’s remark adds a metaphor about fortunes changing like eagles and stars, while noting blackberry vines in bloom signaling an ample crop.
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Shee
Mena
Push the College project will mean much for Mena
A brief note suggests advancing the College project could bring significant benefits to Mena, highlighting anticipated community impact and local interest in university collaborations.
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Mena
Dr King's New Life Pills Offered by PF O Savage
An ad extols Dr King s New Life Pills as a sava coated health treatise that turns weakness into energy and mental power. It claims rapid health buildup and broad vitality benefits, sold by PF O Savage.
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Dr. King
PF. O. Savage
Town Straps Stock From Streets In Strawberry County
State Exchange Van Buren ahead of Fort Smith as city council adopts ordinance forcing owners to remove stock from streets. Judge Martin targets Rector anti trust bill. Supreme court to rule on the meaning of any. Editorial condemns cowardly press corruption exposure. National balance of trade cited as $1.3 billion gain in three years.
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van Buren
Fort Smith
Counsil
Martin
Rector
Supreme Court of the State of Arkansag
Jeff Davis
Jeffs
Texarkana Courier
New World
Liver Medicine Cure Report From Arkansas Patient Cadle
C. Cadle of Cash Arkansas writes that for years he suffered torpid liver and costiveness until using Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine. He claims it is stronger than Zeilin s and Black Draught and requires only half the amount.
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C. Cadle
Cash
Ark
M. A. Simmons
Not a Desirable Job for an Army Orderly Pilot
George Smith of Rice County writes that soldier boys serving as general Funston’s orderly have a safer role when there is no fighting. He notes, however, that once combat resumes he will try to return to his company, highlighting the uneasy duty at headquarters and the desire for frontline service.
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General Funston
George Smith
Rice County
Simmons Squaw Wine Wine or Tabiets soften the muscles used
Simmons product described as a wine or tabiets claimed to relax and expand muscles involved in labor, allegedly reducing labor pains and shortening labor. The brief notes the claim without corroborating evidence and lists no additional details or dates.
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Simmons
A Feminine Samson Of Texas Lifts Machinery
A Burleson county woman, Jennie Robinson, described as a strong 4.7 pound newborn, reportedly lifted a piece of machinery that five men failed to raise. Another tale says she bridged a closed bridge, dismounted, tied the mustang, carried it across, and resumed her journey, as reported by the Exchange.
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Samson
Texas
Jennie Robinson
Burleson County
Jennie
Feel Well to Do Work With Simmons Liver Medicine
Motivational line urging health as key to productivity. Mentions Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver medicine as a remedy for feeling worn-out. Ends with a persuasive prompt to use the product to regain energy and work capacity.
Port Arthur Fish Oil Factory Stack Near Completion
The Port Arthur News notes a large fish oil factory stack completed this week and ready to steam up once the canal reaches 18 feet to allow big fishing steamships. Operations await canal depth, with oil and guano production planned on a large scale after June 1.
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Port Arthur
Toledo Clergymen Press Municipal Saloon Ownership
Local clergy advocate municipal ownership of saloons in Toledo while Mayor Jones signals sympathy. The piece argues the root of saloons is profit and notes the need for time to form a firm opinion, contrasting prohibition with economic motives. A stray reference to Dr Simmons Liver Medicine appears in the text.
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Toledo
Jones
iLever
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