davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Indictment Of Modern Biscuits.

A Topeka editor bewails the passing
OF the old-fashioned biscuit made OF
flour, lard, sour cream and sal soda.
He says the baking powder biscuit of
the present day is a food ranking with
the German carp, and as an entertain
ment ranks only with the green corn
dance of the Pottawatomie Indians
Kansas City Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

Every third person in Gary, Ind,
goes to school, and there are more
men and women going to night
schools than there are children
going to the day schools. Most Of
them are trying to learn English, SO
that they can. read the papers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Stuttgart Company Incorporates

Little Rock, Dec. 2S.-The Stuttgart
Rice Growing company has been
chartered with a capital stock of
$4,000. of which $500 has been sub
scribad. The officers are H. E. Duens-
ing, president; S. R. Conner, vice
president; and NJ. S. Duansing 'secre-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Ard American IndIue stlon

Menu for a Cosmopolitan Dinner
scotch broth. Spanish mackerel.
french chops, Hungarian stew, Irish
potatoes. Vienna rolls, Italian wines.
English mullins, Welsh rabbit, German
pickles, Swiss cheese and Brazilian
coffee.-Boston Transcript
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
.-.QNO-.

Because the voting machine has
been judicially found au fat is NJ
reason why such contraptions as the
Tammany machine and certain others
are in the same class.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
BUYS FCrJ Smith Paper.

Fort Smith, Dec. 2S.-J. L. Brady,
formerly of Lawrence, KAN, has pur
chased controlling interest in the
Fort Smith Time-Record and has be-
come president and general manager
J. F. Henry is vice president and
editNr
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

The law of compensation WORKS
even regarding muddy streets; there's
no dust at hand to bother your eyes
when the wind cuts capers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
villa Attacks Iuxpam.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-- General
Villas forces have centered their al
tack on Tuxpam, abandoning the a.
lacks on Ebano, near Tampico, ac-
cording 10 ini~rm"tion received he:e
Fighting is vigorous:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

The first time the steel trust ever
paid a bit of attention to the wishes
of the government was when Schwao
agreed to stop building submarines
for the warning powers. Mark down
point for progress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Newport Man Freezes,

Newport, Dec. 2S.-Tha body Of
Cecil Hester, %, was found in a pol
of water, where he had frozen to
death. He disappeared Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

One lone Moose in the Illinois legls-
lature. He'll be kicking like a mule
before his term expires.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

'":iia banker has dietin'
-#i%elt by giving n supper
Il witch ,nonSeys mixed With
ssts. To avoid confusion: the
'"N" evening t,ress.-Pupch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Paw Knows EVERYTHING.
Names is Names,

Willie-Paw. what is a trying duty
Paw-Serving on jury, my son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

If changing the map is all they
were after, why didn't they cal
Teddy Roosevelt? 1t would have been
a whole lot cheaper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

ILepOrte HeraIu)
Should a Lass who Works Accept
OF Her Employer?
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
Not ON Your Tiniype.

Helen Flowers Lofts is a student at
Ohio university.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29

It's long way to Tipperary, judg-
ing by the speed they are going.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
THINGS 10 Worry About.

The deepest hole in the world has
been bored in Siberia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
,The Wise Fool.

Everything comes to the man who
waits" remarked the Sage.
"unless he happens to be waiting
for his wife" added the Fool.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
SENSE AND
NONSENSE
Cincinnati Enquirer0

Cincinnati Enquirer)
Sure.
"The early bird catches the worm.
observed the Old Fogy.
eyes. if it doesn't catch pneu-
monia" added the Crouch.
Dry.
Old Mother Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To get cold bottle of beer,
But when she got there
The cupboard was bare,
For Father got there first, my dear.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-12-29
HOOt, Mon!

A Scotehman who wore plaid XII
Had a leg that resembled silt.
He took a swift glance,
And nut on long pants
When he saw the way he was bilt.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
ACT NO. 81.

House Bill No. 46S-By Mr.. Johnson, Chair
man Of the Committee on Public Edu-
cation. Substitute for House Bill No 275.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 255
of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana. relative to the support of
the public schools Of the State of
Louisiana, and the leyying of taxes
thereon by parishes, cities and towns,
under certain conditions.
Section /. BE 1t resolved by the General
Assembly of the State Of louisiana two
thirds of AN members elected to each
House concurring, That the Legislature
may appropriate to the same funds the
proceeds Of public lands not designated or
set apart for any other purpose and shall
provide that each parish may levy q tax
for the public schools therein, which shall
not exceed the entire State tax provided
that with such tax the whole amount of
parish taxes shall not exceed the limits of
parish taxation fixed by this constitution
The City of New Orleans shall make such
appropriation for the support, maintenance
and repair of the public schools of said city
as it may deem proper but not less than
eight-tenths OF one mill for any one year:
and said schools shall also continue to re-
ceiye from the Board of Liquidation of the
city debt, the amounts to which they are
now entitled under the Constitution
amendment adopted in the year 1892.
The Police Juries of the several parishes
and boards of trustees and municipal
councils Of incorporated cities and towns
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
ACT NO. 1877.
Senate Bill No. GO-By Mr.. We'll.

Senate Bill No. G0-By Mr.. Well
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article 1O9
of the Constitution of Louisiana rela-
tive to District Courts, in order to
provide for the creation and election
of an additional Judge for the Thir-
teenth Judicial District.
Section l. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of ali the members elected to each
House concurring That the following
amendment to the Constitution of Lou
isiana shall be submitted to the electors
of the State, at the congressional election
to be holden on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in November. 1914, and, if APP
proved and ratified by majority of said
electors voting in said election, the same to
become part of the Constitution, to-wit:
That Article 109 of the Constitution be
amended so as to read as follows:
ARTICLE 100.
The District Courts, except in the Par
ish of Orleans, shall have original iuris-
diction in all civil matters where the
amount in dispute shall exceed Fifty
($5O.OO) Dollars, exclusive of interest. and
in all cases where the title to real estate
is involved, or to office or other public
positions, or civil or political rights. and
all other cases where no specific amount
is in contest, except as otherwise pro-
vided in this Constitution. They shall
have unlimited and exclusive original ju-
risdiction in all criminal cases eycept
such as may be vested in other courts by
this Constitution, and in all probate and
succession matters, and where a success
sion is party defendant, and in all cases
where the State, Il parish, municipality.
or other political corporation, is a party
defendant, regardless of the amount in
dispute; and of all proceedings for the an
pointment of receivers or liquidators to
corporations or partnership: and said
courts shall have authority to issue all
such writs. process, and orders as may be
necessary or proper for the purpose of the
Jurisdiction herein conferred upon them.
There shall be one district Judge for
each judicial district except for the First,
Thirteenth. Fifteenth and Twenty-frst
judicial Districts where, until otherwise
provided by law, there shall be two dis
trict judges, but judges of the Twenty
hrst judicial District shall not be resi-
dents of the same parish
And the judges of the Fifteenth Judicial
District shall not be residents of the same
parish after the expiration of the terms
OF the present incumbents.
District Judges shall be elected by a
plurality of the qualified voters of their
respective district, in which they shall
nave been actual residents for two years
next preceding their election. They shall
De learned in the law and shall have prac-
ticed law in this State for five years pre-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
ACT NO, 1877.

Senate Bill No. 73-By Mr.. Byrnes
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 21O
of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana, so as to provide that said
article shall not apply to women.
Section /. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurring, That Article 210 of
the Constitution be amended so as to
read as follows:
Article 210. No person shall be eligible
to any office, State, judicial. parochial,
municipal or ward, who is not citizen of
this State, and a duly qualified elector of
| the State, judicial district parish mu-
nicipality or ward, wherein the functions
! of said office are to be performed, provid-
twenty-five years shall be eligible to hold
any office connected with the public edu-
cational system of the State, or of any
ward, parish or municipality in the State,
and to hold any office in the State, con-
nected with institutions of charity or cor
rection. And whenever any officer, State,
judicial parochial, municipal or ward,
may change his residence from this State,
or from the district parish, municipality
or ward in which he holds such Office, the
same shall thereby be vacated, any decla-
ton of retention of domicile to the con-
trary notwithstanding.
| Section g Be it further resolved, etc,
That this proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the electors of the State of Lou
isiana for their approval or rejection. as
required by Article 321 of the Constitu-
| ton of the State of Louisiana and the
general election laws of this State, at the
next congressional election to be held in
this State in November, 1914
| Section 3. Be it further resolved, etc,
That on the official ballots to be used at
said election shall be placed the words
For the proposed amendment to Article
210 of the Constitution relative to women -
and the words: Against the proposed
amendment to Article 210 of the Consti-
tuition relative to women" and each elector
| Shall indicate, as provided in the general
election laws of the State whether he votes
| for or against the said amendment.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate
L. L. THOMAS,
| Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved: July 5, 1914
l.. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
! A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary of State
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
ACT NO, 90,

Senate Bill No. Spy Mr.. Leon r. Smith.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Submitting to the people of the State of
Louisiana, at the congressional cleo
ton to be held in November 1914, an
amendment to the Constitution of the
State eXempting from taxation for
ten d0) years from the date or COM
pletion the capital stock franchises,
and certain property of all corpora :
tons constructing, owning and oper-
ating within the State a combined sys-
ten of irrigation, navigation and hy-
dr0- electric power, using fresh water
streams and water sheds, provided
that each system be completed and in
operation within five 60 years from
January l, 1915, and providing further
that not less than Three Million Dollars
$4,000, OOO.OO) shall have been expend-
ed in the construction of each system.
Whereas. The State of Louisiana has
large areas comprising millions of
acres of land that can be reclaimed
and brought into cultivation by irriga-
ton, whereby large additions will be
made to the population and the as
sessed value Of the State; and,
Whereas, Canals can be constructed so as
to provide irrigation navigation and
power, and it is the States duty to
encourage and promote the organiza-
ton of such concerns;
Section !. Be ii resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurring. That the following
amendment to the Constitution be sub
mitted to the qualified electors of the
State for their adoption or rejection at
the congressional election to be held on
the first Tuesday after the first Monday
in the month of November, 1914, as follows:
There shall be exempt from taxation
for ten (i0) years from the date of COM
pletion, the capital stock, franchises and
property of all corporations constructing,
owning and operating within the State a
combined system of irrigation. naviga
ton and hydro electric power, using fresh
water of Louisiana streams, and water
sheds, provided that each system be COM
pleted and in operation within five (5)
years from January l, 1915, and provided
further that not less than Three Million
Dollars $4,000, 100000 shall have been ex-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
.ious to their election.

! NiOuc W lAiCii SlCIIiVil'
District Judges under this Constitution
shall be elected on the Tuesday after the
first Monday in November, 1916, and every
| four years thereafter
Vacancies occasioned by death, resigna-
| ton, or otherwise, where the uneXpired por-
ton of the term is less than one year, shall
be filled for the remainder of the term by
appointment of the Governor with the adj
vice and consent of the Senate. In all cases
where the unexpired portion of the term is
one year or more, the vacancy shall be
! filled by special election to be called by the
| Governor and held within sixty days of
the occurrence of the vacancy under the
general election laws of the State
| Section 2. BE it further resolved etc,
That the foregoing amendment to the
article of the Constitution of this State,
if adopted, shall become operative on the
! first day of December, A. D. 1914, and
the Governor of the State shall, within
ten days thereafter, order an election to
be held within the Thirteenth Judicial
District of Louisiana, and, in conformity
with existing election laws, for the pur-
pose Of electing the additional Judge for
said Thirteenth Judicial District, who shall
hold office until the next regular election
for Judges under this Constitution and
until his successor is elected and qualified.
Section 3. Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That upon the official ballots to be used
at said congressional election shall be
| printed the words: For the proposed
amendment to Article 100 of the Const-
tuition of Louisiana relative to District
Courts, creating an additional judge for
the Thirteenth judicial District" and the
words: Against the proposed amend
ment to Article 100 of the Constitution
| of Louisiana relative to District Courts,
creating an additional judge for the Thir-
| teenth judicial District and each elector
shall indicate, as provided in the general
election laws of the State, for which prop
osition, For" or Against" he votes
THOMAS C. BARRETT
lieut.. Governor and President of Senate
L. E. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved: July 8, 1914.
L. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary of State.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10
ACT NO. 50.
House Bill No. 49-By Mr.. Manion.

House Bill No. 49-By Mr.. Manion
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton OF the State of Louisiana relative
to the exemption from taxation of
money in hand or on Deposit and
loans by Homestead Associations or
Homestead Societies to their members
secured by stock of said Associations
or Societies.
Section /. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds Of all the members elected to each
House concurring, That the following
amendment to the Constitution of the
State be submitted to the qualified electors
of the State for their adoption or rejection
at the congressional election to be held on
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
the month of November, 1914, as follows;
There shall be exempt from taxation all
money in hand or on deposit: and loans
by Homestead Associations or Homestead
Societies to their members secured by
stock of said Associations or Societies.
Section g Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the
words: For the proposed amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
eXempting from taxation all money in
hand or on deposit and loans by Home
stead Associations or Homestead Societies
to their members secured by stock of said
Associations or Societies." and the words;
Against the proposed amendment to the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana
eXempting from taxation all money in
hand or on Deposit and loans by Home
stead Associations or Homestead Societies
to their members secured by stock of said
Association or Societies." And each elector
shall indicate, as provided by the general
election laws of the State, whether he votes
for or against the proposed amendment.
/. Z. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate
Approved: July l, 1914.
L. +. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT Secretary of State.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

any subdivision, which have heretofore
not been declared invalid by judgment
of a court of last resort in the State of
Louisiana and more than sixty (60) days
have elapsed since the PRONUNCIATION Of
the proceedings evidencing the issuing
of said bonds, are hereby recognized and
declared to be valid and existing bonds
and obligations of the district or subdi-
vision issuing the same, and no court
shall have jurisdiction to entertain any
contest wherein their validity or consti-
nationality is questioned.
Section 2 Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified voters of this
State for adoption or rejection at the con-
gressional election to be held in Novem-
Der, 1914, and, if adopted, the same shall
take effect Immediately thereafter
Section 3. Be it further resolved, etc.,
That on the official ballots to be issued
at said election there shall be placed the
words: For the proposed amendment to
Paragraphs Two (2) and Three (3) of
Article Two Hundred and Eighty-one of
the Constitution Of louisiana" and the
words: Against the proposed amend
ment to Paragraphs Two (2) and Three
90 of Article Two Hundred and Eighty
one of the Constitution of Louisiana" and
each elector shall indicate, as provided
in the general election laws of the State,
which of the propositions, For or
Against" he votes.
THOMAS C. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate
L. j.. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved: July 8, 1914.
L. e. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN Z. HEBERT, Secretary of State
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-10

pended in the construction Of each system.
No real or corporal property shall be COW
cred by this exemption except that which
is necessarily connected with and appurte-
nant to each canal system and forming
part thereof, nor shall this exemption ex-
tend to the assessed value that such real
estate had at the time it may be acquired
by the company; provided that the right
of the State to regulate the diversion of
it's public waters from their natural bed
shall not be waived by this amendment.
Section 2. Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That the official ballot to be used at the
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: For the proposed amendment
to the Constitution of the State of Louis
lana exempting from taxation for ten (10)
years from the date of completion certain
new canals for irrigation, navigation and
power purposes to be completed within
FIVE years with a capital of not less than
Three Million Dollars $4,000, 100000" And
the words: Against the amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
exempting from taxation for ten Q0)
years from date of completion certain new
canals for irrigation, navigation and power
purposes to be completed within five (5)
years, with a capital of not less than Three
Million Dollars" And each elector shall in
dictate as provided in the general election
laws of the State whether he votes for or
against the proposed amendment.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
l.. Z. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved: July 6. 1914.
L. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary of State