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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1898
Page
8
Cleveland November 15 Senator Hanna says tariff and revenue laws must be revised to fit current conditions. He favors new revenue measures including duties on tea and coffee, and supports maintaining some war revenue features while raising government funding, noting indirect taxation as preferable when people do not feel taxed.
National headquarters for the Republican party will be opened in Washington as Congress convenes to speed the 1900 campaign. Col Dick said the HQ will stay active through the election, keeping state and district groups in touch and ready for literature distribution after the nomination. En route to see McKinney, Havana dispatches note Cuba commission headed by Gen. Garcia will travel to Washington. Times interview in London discusses Philippines transfer and Spain’s loss. Navy court to probe Maria Teresa abandonment. Norwegian flag dispute widens rift between Sweden and Norway. Austria-Hungary to upgrade legation to embassy in Washington. Mob assaults John Baird in Seymour, Ind. Eighth Cavalry sails to Cuba. Army subsistence report shows $6,008,715 spend. $20,122,659 balance. Otis reports Manila health improving. Red Cross nurses praised. Chicago-Virden Coal miners reach wage accord. Local notes on weather, crops, and farm life conclude the item.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness constipation and kidney trouble claiming the medicine purifies the blood regulates stomach liver and kidneys. It promises strong nerves bright eyes and a smooth complexion and notes availability at P C Savage's drug store for 50 cents.
The Department of Agriculture estimates the United States will harvest about 10 million bales of cotton this year. The highest yield per acre was 325 pounds in Indian Territory, followed by 290 pounds in Arkansas. The northern cotton belt is highlighted as performing best.
Volcan Cruptions Are grand but skin eruptions ruin life. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them and many sores ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns and chaps. Only 25 cents a box with guarantee. Tibbs brothers sell deer meat after a hunt in Cossatot river region bringing 18.50 total for three deer. largest deer 160 pounds in Mena. Notice to Contractors bids due December 1 1898 for Polk county jail building at Mena Arkansas with 100 certified check. plans at Hotel Mena Townsite office. Jurisdiction officials reserve right to reject.
Sealed bids are due by the deadline for the erection and completion of a two story brick county court house in Mena Arkansas. Each bid requires a 200 dollar certified check and plans are at the county clerk’s office. The commissioners reserve the right to reject all bids. Included items reference fall planting seeds and store offerings at the Arkansaw Store with various prices.
A brief Rocky, Ark., obituary notes infant Addie Hamby daughter of William and Martha Hamby died November 3, 1808. The piece mourns her brief life and offers comforting faith, urging the parents to remain faithful as they cope with loss and await reunion in Heaven.
The Port Arthur ship canal dispute nears resolution as the Galveston court dismisses the Jefferson County Channel firm suit for lack of plaintiffs. The Crary case in the supreme court heads to a Monday decision, likely favorable to Port Arthur, with major law firms withdrawing from the Kountze Bros. service. If settled, few suits remain and Port Arthur’s growth may resume.
J B Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a near fatal illness with typhoid fever pneumonia and lung weakness. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery after one bottle and continued use left him strong. Free trial bottle offered at TF Savage’s store with a guarantee.
Weather remains pleasant and health good as Acorn area farmers near completion of cotton picking. Mr. Birge moves family to new shingle mill. Wiley Whisenhont and Bill Alexander among notable visitors. Singings held at Mr. Goddard’s. P M White and family depart for Scott County to harvest until December. Local folks working extra weeks to attend Mena circus. Sam Jove.
An old advertisement touts Dr Mi New Life Pills as enhancing brain and body power. It claims iron nerve and indomitable will through the product, priced at 25 cents and sold at F. C. Savage's drugs.
The piece notes S W Oliver and family as local relatives in 50 county with Allen and Collins busy in cotton this season. Farmers anticipate higher yields and plan to plant more wheat. A hunting outing ends with a mistaken possum story. Geo W Knowlton tallo cash price for hides pelts bees wax at N M Roach's depot on 4th avenue Mena Ark and mentions wholesale potatoes and two houses on Shenwood Avenue APPL restaurant listed.
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