Advertising pays: Polk county immigration study appeals for backing
An appeal from the Polk county Immigration Association based in Mena Arkansas urges local business people, farmers, and professionals to buy stock and promote a statewide push. The plan envisions drawing experienced fruit grower and nursery stock operators, establishing nurseries, canning and evaporator plants, and Saturday stock auctions to boost Polk county values and attract new industries.
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Immigration Association
Polk County Immigration Association
Mena
Polk County
United States
State of
Texas
United
College Project Meeting Elects Hamilton and Shaver Secretary
At the opera house meeting Mayor Hamilton was chosen to preside and Robert Shaver as secretary. Miss Bess Speing opened with a piano solo. Twenty lots were sold and committees of six gentlemen and six ladies were appointed to aid in sales. They plan to report at the next sea meeting. The notice ends with an ad for Prickly Ash Bitters from Jackson Drug Co.
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Opera House
Hamilton
Robert Shaver
Bess Speing
The
Immigration Association
W. L. Compere
P. Sneed
Wm Scroggins
Prof. Wear
A. W. St John
Mesdames Compere
Shaver
Gentry
Doon
Sneed
Green
Local News Notes and Community Updates
Local items include new ads for Sanders Furniture Co and Egolf Drug Co, several residents traveling or visiting, and many in-town movements. Weather notes mention a wind and rain storm with no damage, births, visits, mining interests, store developments, and minor hometown business notes across Mena and nearby towns.
War of the Roses Charity Event Draws Crowd at Opera House
The Ladies of the M. E. Church South staged War of the Roses at the opera house on Friday. A varied program featured solos, recitations, and piano pieces, with refreshments served. Red roses raised 25.85 while white roses collected 24.95, winning by 1.10.
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M. E. Church
South
ME Church
Opera House
Mark Olney
Nellie Moore
Charles Paglia
Ray Scoggins
Sidney Graves
Chamberlin
Kansas City
C. H. Byers
Josie Davis
Mamie Allen
Alma Smith
Ivan Matheney
Ida Hoyt Chamberlain
Mr. Montgomery
Leach
George Legate
Mra . W. Green
Hl. M. Dagg
T. M. Davis
Hon Frank Hill Visits Polk County Mining Claims
Arkansas mining and manufacturing official Hon Frank Hill arrived Monday to study industries in Mena and Polk County. He examined mineral and slate samples, reviewed strawberry shipments, and discussed Louisiana purchase exhibition representation. Hill stayed at Hotel National and toured the town with Col Johnson Hal Norwood and Mr Landes. Prickly Ash Bitters is described as a kidney remedy sold by Jackson Drug Co.
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Frank Hill
Star
Hill
Arkansas
St. Louis
Mena
Polk County
Hotel National
Col. Johnson
Hal Norwood
Mr. Landes
Mr. Hill
South ardent visitors travel by private car to Dallas
General Manager Robert Gillham and N A Morrison, a noted New York bridge builder, rode in a private car overnight. At 6 am they drove to Dallas with Col Joe P Landes, then returned to town. Morrison, claiming to be the first to seek a railroad route through the region, recalled a 1870 visit to Dallas, lodging with a lawyer named White, and noting the still-standing house with a pictured remnant before the special train moved on to Kansas City.
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Robert Gillham
N. A. Morrison
New York
Joe P. Landes
Dallas
Morrison
White
Kangas City
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cures Boy After Severe Whooping Cough
A South Burgettstown mother recalls her nearly dead child recovering after giving a few doses of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. One bottle cured him entirely, and she calls it the best cough medicine she has used. Sold by F C Savage. KL
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Chamberlain
J. L. Moore
South Burgettstown
F. C. Savage
Dr. Watkin's Married Near Mansfield
On Thursday evening May 4 189% Dr R P Watkins and Miss Birdie Dixon were married at the bride's parents home near Mansfield this state. They arrived in our city Sunday evening and went to the house of Mr and Mrs Fred Salyers where they will board until their new home is completed. The Star joins with their friends in the usual well wishes.
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R P. Watkins
Birdie Dixon
Pimples Boils Remedy Promoted by Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine
Short medical ad touts Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine as the best remedy for pimples boils and impure blood with a terse closing note.
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M. A. Simmons
Water Works Bonds Sold at 95 Cents on Dollar
Water works bonds of Mena Improvement District No 1 totaling 27000 dollars sold to I C Canterbury of Kansas City for 95 percent of face value. Bonds carried six percent interest and mature in five to twenty years. Contracts expected to be let and work to begin soon.
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Water Works Commissioners of
Mena Improvement District No
8. I. Canterbury
Kansas City
Bleeding Bitters Restore Strength Says Idayille Man
Brave men suffer from stomach liver and kidney troubles and general run down symptoms. J W Gardner of Idayille Indiana touts Blood Bitters as the remedy giving him renewed strength appetite and zest for life. Only 50 cents at Savage's drug store with guarantee.
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J. Wi. Gardner
Idayille
Ind
Savage's Drug Store
Business deal reshapes Hanes Egolf drug store assets
Senior partner J B Hanes sold his stake to W D Egolf and Egolf then sold Hanes his Jamison avenue cottage. Hanes plans a rest before resuming local business. Egolf will run the drug store with pharmacist T B Hackiler, registering from South Canadian L T. Sl
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J. B. Hanes
Hanes & Egolf
W. D. Egolf
Egolf
Hanes
Jamison Avenue
Star
T. B. Hackiler
South Caanadian
L. T
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Bitters
Jackson Lrag Ca
Sanders Furniture Co
Egolf Drug Co
J. D. Shaver
Texarkana
Jr. M. Imee
Dr. Davis
S. P. Halley
R. R. St. John
Baby
W. J. R. Hyatt
Hatfield
Our City
J. O. Byers
Federal Court
Fu. Smith
Attornees Pote McPhetrige
Hatton
D. K. Hawkins
Cripple Creek, Colo
Shaw
D. H. Hoffman and Family
Hume, Mo
J. R. Gentry
C. E. Billingsbee
J.S. Kelly
Windsor
K. Dearing
Louisburg
Kansas
T. J. Henderson
H. L. Nicholls Fruit & Produce Co
W. F. Graham
Howard
Jacob Bush
Campbell Street
Janssen Avenue
Thorington
Wallawalla
Washington
J. H. Thorington
F. Balt
L. T. Lee
Highland Park
J. B. Legate
Charles Willis
Watson Gibney
Boonville
H. T. Nelson
Virginia
Mrs. Nelson
Mt. Mena
J. Paul
Geo. McCravey
Mount Mena
K. J. Hyatt
Pipkin & Hanes
Stilwell
Anna M. Rowse
W. A. Batson
North Dakota
Mr. Batson
Capitol
W. J. Townsend
Ink
H. W. Cummings
Rocky
Case
Wilson & Gage Mining Exchange
Mena Street
Port Arthur Avenue
de Queen Street
Maj
C. W. Darling
Chicago
Julia A. Cowden
John Garrett
Judge Carder
Red River
Eookurve Co
J. K. Lloyd
Walker
Billien
Dennis Cottege
North Hermann Street
Mera Ministrial Association
G. W. Hanna
Mary Lewis
Edith Colton
Ark
Cedar Falls Road
West Plains Milling & Mining Co
Howell County
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
W. L. Long
Pittsburg
Jackson Drug Co
Gillham
Dr. Watkin
J. G. Jackson Drng Co
Water Works
Scott
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