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Newspaper

Mena Star

Location

Mena, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1898

Page

2

Arkansas in the Lead in State Apple Varieties

G A Gamble argues Arkansas has produced more prize winning fruits than any other state. He cites Arkansas Black, Mammoth, Blacktwig, Shannon, Paul and Platt apples grown nationwide. He claims nurseries in Missouri praise Arkansas varieties and urges professional fruit raisers to join in advancing even finer kinds.

G. A. Gamble Republican Arkansas Platt Nnion Missouri Grand Old Arkaneas

Champerlain medicines boost in New Zealand agency sales

Lam reports large sales of Champerlain cough remedy after becoming an agency. In two years he sold more of this product than in the prior five years for all brands. He notes many affirming results from others and his own household usage, praising its pleasant taste and safety for children.

New Zealand Teeston Lam Champerlain E. J Scanrnenary Por Salesi F.C

Pretty Rose Surgeon Driver of U S Mail Stage

The San Francisco v nromere reports Pretty Rose Surgeon of Denio as the driver of a United States mail stage in Oregon. She makes a daily thirty five mile trip between Denio and Andrews where the line connects with Burns to McDermit. A quiet, self reliant girl, she has run regular trips since the year began, sometimes carrying a passenger, sometimes not, while others pass her under sun, sleet, and snow, all greeting the bright young woman.

San Francisco Denio United States Mail Oregon Andrews Burns South McDermit Nev

A Sure Sign of Croup and Home Remedy Promise

A discussion notes hoarseness in croup prone children as an early sign and urges giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first hoarseness or even after the cough appears to avert the attack. Mothers with croupy children often keep this remedy on hand, finding it helpful and pleasant to take. Sold by FP. C. Savage. Nov. Jim Consolatory.

Chamberain C. Savage Pipkin & Flanes

Photograph Gallery Note at Bankston Co. Mena Depot

Photo gallery at J. W. Bankston Photo Co. in Mena near the depot showcases local scenes. The caption mentions Altt heats and appears to be a fragment of a larger feature on the shop's offerings.

J. W. Bankston Photo Co Mena Rtreet Depot

Battlefield Sorrow Amid Caney Field as Brother Buries Fallen

From Leslie's Weekly a grim scene near a stone fort at Caney shows a wounded man dying in a comrade's lap. The surviving soldier speaks of no surgeon yet and mourns his brother as blood and dust mingle. The piece ends with a plug for One Minute Cough Cure.

Leslie's Weekly Caney Pineapple Field

Love and loss in wartime memory and fashion talk

A letter reveals heartbreak over an imagined fiancé who chose another. The writer laments the pain of a beloved who did not die in war, longs for a respectful ending, and shifts to noting autumn hats. An advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure for children and throat ailments.

Frayed humor and ads mix in a chaotic 19th century column

The fragmentary page features satirical quips about politics and belligerents, gag attitudes toward war, and mock medicine ads. It cites Cheatham's Chill Tonic and Hunt's Cure with local drugstore references, plus a humorous Punch exchange about a dog show and social circles.

Cheatham’s Chill Tonic Praised By Physicians

An old advertisement proclaims Cheatham’s Chill Tonic the best remedy as physicians endorse it and promise a cure. It notes tasteless and bitter forms, 50 cent tasteless bottles, and urges quick purchase at the Jackson Drag Co with an electric studio photograph.

Cheatham Jackson Drug Co Jackson Drag Co

Do You Know Rogers 1847 Knives and Fork Spoons Sale

A notice advertises Rogers 1847 knives and forks as best. It promotes sale of butter knives and spoons at Mena Jewelry Store with before they are all gone urgency. The message hints low time fees and stock dwindling as items are discounted.

Mena Jewelry Store Rogers The Menace Mena Jewelry

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