Seetee Kra Establishment Absorbed by The Mena Star
The Mena Star notes that Seetee Kra was founded in Dulin in 1881 as ONKER and later absorbed by The Star in 1807, reflecting historic newspaper mergers in Pebk county.
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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
4
Editorial on trusts and worker hardship in New York
A reader supplied a marked Evening Journal editorial arguing trusts cause widespread job loss, including 500 drummers displaced by the Tobacco Trust. The piece asserts the Sun will seek answers and quotes a drummer who shifts from indifference to sympathy and resolve to fight for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evening Journal
W. R. Hearst
New York Sun
Sun
Laffan
Clark
Paul
Dana
Lord Rewey
Tobacco Trust
Rights of Property Explored in Governor Roosevelt Address
Governor Roosevelt of New York outlines advanced yet conservative views on property rights in a speech to the Independent Club. He discusses the franchise tax proposal and its public importance, framing the issue as central to modern thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
Independent Club
Public warning on franchise taxation and municipal ownership
The speaker frames a debate over taxing rail franchises and warns against sanctifying property while urging public ownership of utilities. He argues the wealthier owners should bear public burdens and asserts that corrupt leaders may threaten community safety. The path forward is public ownership and shared profits and burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govenor
Strawberries for Market Spur Growers to Plant Now
The De Queen Bee quotes a local strawberry grower who argues that larger plantings raise profits by enabling special express trains and early market delivery. He notes shipments influence prices and urges immediate planting this season, offering plants at fifty cents per thousand for those planning to ship next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Queen Bee
Kansas City
Wisconsin Law Makes Rail Travel by Officials a Felony
The Wisconsin legislature made traveling on a railroad pass by any state or county officer a felony punishable by fine and prison. The Texas Farm and Ranch questions how this law will be evaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Texas Farm and Ranch
Not in Good Taste Toward Admiral Dewey
A Kansas City Star editorial argues against starting subscriptions to donate money to Admiral Dewey. It notes Dewey is financially well off from government pay that will continue for life and suggests resolutions, testimonials, and swords would be a more appropriate, less embarrassing honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
The
Kansas City Star
United States
Progressive Era Inaugurated In Arkansas By State House Move
The Arkansas Gazette editorializes on Attorney General Davis quo warranto action halting state house work. It urges a constructive phase, praising building improvements and citizen support for the new state house, arguing taxpayers backed the project and lawmakers approved the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arkansas Gazette
Davis
State House Commission
State House
Arkansas
Trusts and anti trust laws rise in politics
The Kansas City Journal notes trusts have multiplied too rapidly, igniting state anti trust legislation and public prejudice that could make the issue a major national political topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Death of General Manager Robert Gillham Reverberates
In sudden, unexpected death the Mena community mourns a warm friend and the country a splendid civil engineer. Robert Gillham was esteemed for his many good qualities and generous, wholesome manners, a capable and efficient official to the Pittsburgh Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gillham
Mena
Pittsburgh Gulf
Country
Czar’s proposal urged to apply to armed offenders
The article notes a suggestion that the Czar of Russia’s proposition could target Cubans who are known to keep arms ready for use on short notice. It argues the policy should extend to those who habitually carry guns for quick escalation and minimal provocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Poultry Dreams Delay Best Profits Say Experts
A poultry industry quote cautions that rapid riches from poultry ventures are unlikely. The Interstate Poultryman notes true success comes with time and gradual growth, recommending starting small, such as a peanut stand, while building a durable business.
Fables Brought Down to Date
A Topeka Mail fable notes a crafty fish tempted by meat on a line near the Wakarusa. A wiser catfish warns that snatching others possessions is risky, urging restraint. A duck attempts to grow a flock of chickens but the brood arrives at three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McNeal
Topeka Mail
Kansas
Wakarusa
Arcansas Quip and Diluted Sermon Tale
A mother duck leads her brood to a pond where the chicks refuse to swim, prompting a jab about Arkansas sense. Nearby a Kansas preacher, known for long sermons, is mocked by a calf fed on skim milk who quips the preacher repeats his master’s tactic and lacks butter fat in remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Dack
Arkansaw
Kansas
Port Arthur Manager Invited to Real Estate Meet
Geo M Craig of Port Arthur received a letter from J T Skaggs secretary of the Texas Real Estate Association inviting him to the semi annual meeting in Waco on June 13 and 14 to deliver an address on Port Arthur. The invitation asks for a copy or synopsis of the speech and a portrait for press use. The local manager is modest about sharing his speech but proud of his public speaking ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Craig
J. T. Skaggs
Texas Real Estate Association
Waco
Port Arthur
Port Arthur News
Three Pay Rolls Created After Management Change
Railway division clerks prepared three April pay rolls due to changes in management. The first covered one day under the old management, a second for the period under the first receivers, and a third for the interval under the current receivers.
Bermuda Grass as Pasture for One-Cow Farms
A De Queen Ree editorial advises Bermuda grass to improve poor land and wet hillside areas in Sevier County. It claims half an acre of Bermuda grass can sustain a cow, with better plots supporting two cows, suggesting cattle wealth from prudent land use and grass cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Sevier County
Spain’s War Costs and Losses Cited in Texarkana Note
The Texarkana Courier quotes Villaverde claiming Spain’s war with America cost $580,000,000 not counting Cuban debt of $190,100,000. Spain also lost valuable colonies, leaving only $20,000,000 received from the United States and a preserved honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Sherman
Villaverde
America
United States
Texarkana
Remedy Advert in Post War Era Stirs Local Confidence
A reader from Gaars Mills La shares relief from chronic diarrhoea using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial notes war related illness and claims long-term cure. Available for sale by F C Savage with a date code 5-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
P. E. Grishan
Gaars Mills
F.C. Savage
Merging The Blue And Gray Veterans Reunion Idea
The proposition to hold a reunion of veterans from both sides in St. Louis or another city is worthy of favorable consideration. A great fraternal gathering of the blue and the gray would follow the patriotism shown nationwide since the Spanish American War began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Spain
Philadelphia Record
The Natural Supposition and the Silent Man's Speech
A muted man breaks a fifteen year silence and is said to speak for an office. The note references illness and remedies, mentioning One Minute Cough Cure as a timely aid. The Kansas City Journal is cited along with Hanes and Ouins undertakers in a brief, miscellaneous item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Hanes
Arkansas Mining Notes Highlight Polk County Activity
Hatfield Herald reports brisk mining progress across Polk County. Brice and Co push reduction works at Gillham while Mahoney and Byrnes build a cyanide plant foundation at Camp Wilder. Bear Mountain’s new stamp mill opened to strong early success and will chlorinate tailings. Wm Lane sells half interest in Orange Fork to P M Reed for about 311000. Thompson and Buger near Chuach mountain would start tunnel work, aiming for St Patrick lode at 900 feet. Hope and Hargraves plan development next to Camp Wilder. Burns strikes a rich gold and silver vein on Wm Dobson’s farm east of Slat Field. Grant Smelting’s Mr Howell visits from Omaha optimistic about gilt-edge prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hatfield Herald
Brice & Co
Gillham
Mahoney & Byrnes
Camp Wilder
Bear Mountain
Wm Lane
Orange Fork
P. M. Reed
Pipkin
Colorado
Thompson & Buger
Chuach Mountain
St. Patrick Lode
Messrs Hope and
Hargraves
Marshall
Texas
Q D. Burns
Polk County
Wm Dobson
Slatfield
Married Couples Wed in Frostville and Cove
Married Sunday two couples tied the knot. Mrs. F Strange of Frostville Ark wed Miss Lottie Martin in a private Frostville ceremony conducted by Rev. J Green, after which they left by southbound train. In Cove, FR Bowner and Zora Capehart were married by Rev. GC Green at the Commercial hotel at nine, then departed on the first southbound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strange—Martin
F. Strange
Frostville
Ark
Lottie Martin
Martin
J. Green
Bowner
Capeyart
FR. Bowner
Zora Capehart
Cove
GC. J. Green
Commercial Hotel
Miss Leona Pumphrey Seeks Tumor Removal in Pittsburg
To have a tumor removed Miss Leona Pumphrey starts for Pittsburg Kansas to secure medical attendance and undergo a surgical operation. A year ago she swallowed a loose gold tooth which may have caused the tumor in her bowels. Her doctors advise surgical removal at an institute there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Pumphrey
Pittsburg
Kas
Miss Pumphrey
Elegant Berries Shipping South From Local Grower
Mr. P. HW. Cherry markets Gandy strawberries noted as large solid and flavorful. Mrs. Cherry left crates at the office show quality. He is shipping south and cannot fill half the orders, price listed at $1.50 a crate on cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. HW. Cherry
Cherry
Floral tribute sent by railway staff for Mr Gillham
Railway employees at this place collected funds and wired $40 to A N Atkinson superintendent telegraph to secure a suitable floral offering in honor of their general manager Mr Gillham, showing respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillham
A. N. Atkinson
Teleraph
School Election selects Cavitt and Cunningham as directors
The Saturday school election chose D. J. Cavitt and J. W. Cunningham as school directors. The five mill school tax carried with only one vote against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Cavitt
J. W. Cunningham
Mining Property Sold by Durham and Batson
The mining exchange of Durham and Batson sold four good mining claims on Monday to investors from the North in a cash deal. Prices are not quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining Exchange of
Durham & Batson
Michigan Senate Passes Income Tax Bill With Penalties
The Michigan Senate approved a bill imposing a gross income tax with rates set at one quarter of one percent for incomes up to 9500 dollars and one half of one percent for incomes between 2500 and 5000 dollars. It also declares false returns as perjury with imprisonment from five to fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Senate
Fort Smith
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Alert in Toledo
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Care. Advertisement by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, with endorsements from West & Truax and others. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and sells by druggists. Testimonials free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
PF. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Waldiigg
Kinnan
Marvin
Whoesale
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OW. ST. John
W.W
At.jonn
W. ST. John & Sons
Muna
Clase Muntier
Interstate Poultryman
Omaha
Howell
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