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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1898
Page
4
The piece argues that fixed yard and bushel measures contrast with a variable dollar standard. It contends cloth and grain are measured by fixed tools, while money's value changes with supply and demand, market manipulation, and banking power, making dollars unlike physical measures.
A brief report notes a recent fair in Carthage Missouri described as highly successful and satisfactory by attendees. It highlights positive reception and general enjoyment of exhibits and events without listing specific outcomes or figures.
Jever saw in the West describes two enterprising merchants who organized a successful Market Fair at Carthage, securing grounds and tracks previously used by a failed fair association. They offered rich premiums and drew merchants’ support from Carthage and beyond, aided by the famous Light Guard band led by J. K. Knudson from Port Arthur.
Mena's rapid population growth outpaces the school fund and tax revenue, leaving school rooms crowded and the board strained to provide for children. Officials note property assessments lag behind growth, delaying funds and limiting expansion, with plans to build new buildings and hire more teachers once finances improve.
The passage notes Canada’s vote in favor of prohibiting liquor traffic and suggests national prohibition may be achievable. It expresses belief that prohibition can be extended beyond provincial limits.
The big mills of the country seek to form a trust to control flour prices for consumers. The effort is unlikely to succeed, but if it does it will show the need for legislation to prevent such combinations that would plunder the people.
A statement cautions that every city council must ensure correctness before granting exclusive franchises. It emphasizes prioritizing the rights and privileges of the people in all such decisions.
The Star announces a change allowing soldiers' pension checks to be paid by postmasters upon request, treated the same as money orders, highlighting the paper's role as a home print weekly with large circulation and advertising patronage in the region.
The mineral and slate industries of Polk county are gaining importance as lumber work thrives and a steady flow of cotton arrives at the market despite low prices.
M. K. Durham who prospected minerals in the county left Monday evening for Omaha. He carried a cabinet of copper silver gold zinc lead manganese and antimony to display at the exposition. He will provide information to inquirers and also took red and black slate specimens from the Eureka and Southwestern slate mines.
To the Fort Smith Fair the Pittsburg and Gulf offers a nine dollar forty five cent excursion fare to Port Smith and return during this week on account of the Gentlemen's Driving Club meet.
An old advertisement claims Hunt's Cure provides a pure and speedy remedy for conditions such as itch ringworm eczema and similar troubles. It prices at 50 cents per box and is guaranteed by Jackson Deuy Co, Bol.
Gen Merritt praises American troops for discipline and effectiveness in Manila operations. He notes the Spanish force of about 10,000 well-armed troops, plentiful ammunition, and decent insurgents’ behavior. Health and climate spared many sailors, with few sick on shore. Aguinaldo’s Manila celebration deemed European influenced with mixed reception by Americans. Deaths among troops reported, while Aguinaldo envoys met the president.
A string of editorials and notices from Monticellonian to Stuttgart Republikan urges consolidating elections favoring reform, promotes diversified farming with wheat and fruit crops, and praises local soldiers and growers. Reports mention favorable corn and hog production, new fruit plantings near De Queen, and civic pride from Hot Springs and Malvern communities.
In a Benjamin Franklin inspired vignette three doctors consult for sick care. Inclination recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its pleasant safe relief. Experience cites its speedy permanent cure. Reason praises its scientific basis and lung relief. Sold by F. C Savage Oct. llim.
A. W. St. John of Mena Arkansas arrived from Kansas City with slate samples in red and black from near Mena. Experts there pronounced the samples equal or superior to current market offerings and showed strong interest in Arkansan slate. The Mines are owned by two companies with St. John holding a third interest. he offered capital to develop the quarries with no apparent limit.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for unrewardable catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists J Causey Co as proprietors and West Trax along with Walding Keinan Marvin as Toledo druggists. The pitch asserts cure by bloodstream action and claims 73 cents per bottle with testimonials and Vall's Family Pills as a preferred product.
Notice by court house commissioners that final plant and specifications for the poll count court house will be received on Monday October 1 1898. Signers include J P Landes S J Paiper TR W Johason. Also a note about old fashioned dress and medicine on sale Chamberlains Velie Choler Bier to Remedy.
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