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The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. ass.

ApprOVed MATCH Z4, IyII.
 An Act to authorize cities with a population of 10000 or over to refund city warrants.
 Act authorizes the city council of such cities to reissue any warrants out standing. The Act gives such reis- suance the effect of Judgment.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT No. aa2.
Approved March 24. 1917.

ADprOVeu NHTCH 70 AIAis
 An Act to amend Section 7sl of Kfr- by's Digest
 Act provides that as between the ~rantor and grantee, that neither the stafs,tory nor the general covenant of warranty against fncumbrances shall of any improvement districts of any Find. whether formed under the gen sral or local improvement laws, but the lien for any such local assessment or tax shall run with the land and be sssuned by the grantee, and the gran ice shall pay all such taxes after the delivery of the deed. unless expressly provided otherwise.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ATT NO an

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 258 of the Acts of 1913.
 Act makes it misdemeanor for all checks drawn for less than s100, and a felony for all checks drawn over $100. in violation of provisions of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT NO. aO5.
Annroved March 24- 19l7.

Approved March 24, I9I7
 An Act to amend Section 2 of Act No. 324 of the Acts of 1911.
 Amends Section 5014 by allowing nine months instead of 90 days for filing of verified account fixing lien upon materials. etc. of blacksmiths and wheelwrights.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Acr No. a2a.
Approved Ma

Apprcved March 24, IyII.
 An Act for partial support of needy mothers of children under 15 years of age dependent upon such mothers county court Jurisdiction in all such cases. and provides at length how the provisions of this bill shall be carried into effect.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 245.

IDproyed March 15, 1917.
 <n Act regulating delegates to the 1stitutional Convention.
 <ct provides all candidates for elec-
 il to Constitutional Convention shaii, later than 30 days before said elec- f, file with the county clerk of the enty in which he i. candidate a
 brn statement giving the names of Corporations with which said can |ate has been associated during one Ar preceding said election Provides u clerk shall publish same in some Nspaper in said county, Failure 10 nply with this Act renders candidate Eligible for said office.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 2ez.

'AApproved March 2I, IyI7. An Act to amend Sections 609s and E0l of Kirby's Digest The counter
 nim mentioned in this chapter may any cause of action in favor of the efendant. or some of them, against Hintin, or some of them.
 set-off may be pleaded in any ac- en for the recovery of money. and Hy be a cause of action arising on 1ntraet or tort.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
NfT N0 neI.

Appr0Ved MUTCN 1I l9lT
 An Act to amend Section 444 of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act provides that every applicant shall be examined pursuant to rules of the Supreme Court or this state. and shall not be permitted or licensed to practice until he has been admitted ao practice in the Supreme Court su- Rreme Court to appoint board of sz- amlners in each judicial circuit under eNch rules as it may prescribe.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
March 24. Ie17.

An Act to authorize reassessment of benefits in improvement districts
 Act authorizes directors or commis-- sioners of any improvement district bsretofore created under the laws of this state, including levee districts drainage and road districts. may re- assess benefits acoruinS to property not oftener than once year.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO Aeo
Approved March 2S, 19l

AppfoVed Mafch 2S, I3IT.
 An Act to provide for the support and maintenance of the Girls Indus trial School and the erection and sup port of the Boys Industrial School.
 Act appropriates for Girls Indus trial School, S9000.
 Act appropriates for Boys Industrial School $31 POO.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT NO. te4.
Annrovad hfa rc,

Approved March 28. 1917.
 An Act to provide for further licens- ing teachers in the Arkansas State Normal.
 Act authorizes the Board of the State Normal to grant rural teachers s certificate to be good anywhere in the state DOT a period of two years Stu- dents must meet the requirements set out in Act in order to obtain said cer- tificate.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 3es.

ApproVed March Z4, 1917.
 An Act authorizing guardians and curators of minors to extend and re- pew notes. bonds deeds of trust or mortgages on real estate, under and by order 0. the Probate Court
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Ar-r Nn Aao

Approved March 28, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for maintenance of Tuberculosis Sanitor- ium for the biennial period endfng March 31, 1919
 Act appropriates s117.000.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2s5.

An Act to appropriate money for de- nciencies fo rthe University of Arr kansas.
 deficiencies. $1.000 for animal husban- dry department. and s6.1S333 as inter est on university endowment.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Acr Nn anr

ADprOved March 24F IyIT.
 An Act authorizing and empowering municipal corporations to regulate. tax, prohibit or suppress certain places of amusement kept for hire. such as bill Hard halls. pool rooms. bowling alleys, box ball alleys.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ATT NO. 3Is.
.uxov.a March a4 Ief7

Approved March 24. 1917.
 Act fixing penalty for making false and fraudulent representations ex- pressed in writing for procuring money or other thing of value on the faith thereof.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ArT MI eo4.

An Act to amend Section CPS of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act amends said section by desigrat- ing the terms of the commissioners of accounts of ach county. who are to hold for a term of one. two and three years, respectively.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

He'd get his little hammer out,
 And with his might and main, He'd knock the high insurance rates And build fire traps, for gain.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT NO A4a
Arnro,,aa ,7n HD -, T Nw' os ,a,. 7a''.

Approved March 28, 1917
 An Act to appropriate money fer maintenance of the State Normal school, for biennial period ending June 30, 1919.
 Act appropriates sfs1.s15.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. 4an.
AnnrOUaH N

Approved March 2s. 1917.
 An Act to provide for support and maintenance of the penitentiary.
 Act appropriates $475.000 to be known as the Penitentiary Fund.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 3Io.

Approved March 23, lyIT.
 An Act to enlarge the powers of mu- nicfpal corporations of cities Of the first and second class.
 Act authorizes cities to regulate or suppress pool rooms. billiard halls and bowling alleys.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 474.

Approved March 28, 1Hl7
 An Act to appropriate moneys for the purpose of collecting muster rolls of Arkansas. relics and flags. etc. to be placed in Arkansas room in the Con- federate Museum at Richmond, Va.
 Act appropriates s1,000 for above
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2e4.

Approved March IT, 1917. An Act to amend Section i of Act ISs and Section 1 of Act zz0 of the kcts of 1913, and Section II of Act 152 I the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that every fire, tornado T marine insurance company shall fife Ffth the Auditor sworn statement 'ftting forth the gross amount of pre- Aiums received from policies, and pro- Fides that tax of 2 per centum on
 De gross receipts shall be paid into De state treasury on or before the 1st lAy of March in each year. Such tax |hall be in lieu of all other state taxes. sersons paving premiums to companies 1pt authorized to do business in this Bate shall pay a tax of per centum "a the gross premiums paid
 Ac provides that each life, accident. He and accident. health and accident. tnd every bond and surety company
 #ail file q similar statement as to Toss premiums and pay tax of 2 per ny
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ArT N0 z1a.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 2 of Act fs0 of Acts of 1915. amending Act 3e9 of Acts of 1917.
 Act fixes the salary of each county sunerintendent at s1,5oo per year.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Acq <o o1-

Approved March l5. 1917. An Act to provide for deficiencies of q Deaf Muce for the biennial period
 Hing March 31. 1915. Act appropriates SS.6591S.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 300.

Approved March 24, IyII
 An Act to amend Act No. 56I or Acts of 1907.
 Act provides that county examiners and superintendents shall hold one in~ sfifute for white and negro teachers each Of one week Tn their respective counties at any time betewen June and october l. Provides that Super sntendent of Public Instruction shall outline work for said institute. Re- csxirea-s.l tane.1eE~ k@al-slng ~kce2SeS s'
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AfT Nd. ans

|z1ppfoVed March 2l. 1917.
 ..@h .zl- Act to protect producers and con <zners Of certain Arkansas food prod E.Aet provides that no tax or license +ei De charged for sale of any fruits.
 Iea, melons. potatoes, cabbage, or Ref Vegetables produced or grown = in- tue. State. thai tha-Eane Enax De
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. aao.

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate for support and maintenance of the Arkansas School for the Blind, for biennial ps- rio dending March 3f. 1919.
 Act appropriates s91. 500.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 4Ea.

An Act to appropriate certain funds collected under Section 7530 of Kirby's Digest.
 Act appropriates s4000 collected un- der section to pay salaries and ex- penses of collecting exhibit work in office of Superintendent of Public The struction and to purchase books for said Superintendent of Public Instrus- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 100.

Approved March 21, 1S1I.
 An Act to permit county judges, dep uty sheriffs and constables to accept free transportation on railroads.
 Act authorizes the use of free trans portation by said officers.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 4sO.

Approved March 2s, 1917.
 An Act making appropriation for ex- tension work in agriculture and home economics for the biennial period cad ing June 30. 1919.
 Act appropriates $102.S6e.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
aCr No A11

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1. Act PIT. Acts of 1911.
 Act amends Section 14s4 of Kirby's Digest so that the county judge shall convene the quorum court at such times as the county court may direct.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
r<pvcIrrv ey-rrag- -,trrnr- nc rrnr ID

attend said institute. gnless excused by the county superintendent or examin- er Provides that teachers may aftend Qtnef recognized norinnls or summer schools, or attendance upon the State Ieachers Association in lieu of said ntLendance Tor any one yaar.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT Nn Afr

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for the support and maintenance of the Ma tional Guard for the biennial period ending March 31. 1919
 Act appropriates s129,750.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. BOP.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1858 of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act amends said section by allowing the directors of common, single and special school districts and trustees of rural churches to become members of the Farmers Mutual Aid Association.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

If Colonel Gardner does as much for preparedness in the army as he did in Congress, we'll soon be ready for the firing line.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2ea.

hppfOYed MATCH TT, lyII.
 8 An Act to create warehouse board
 nd supervisors. regulate warehouses, ereate marketing bureau and regulate Hnning and baling of cotton.
 - This Act to be administered by the @pmmissioner of Mines. Manufactures znd Agriculture. That the Governor, 5tcretary of State and Commissioner of Hines shall constitute a board who lnan make rules and regulations for He control and administration of this Act. Said board to make all appoint Uent and fix the salaries for same. 5ct prescribes duties of the appoint zes Act provides penalty for failure |9 comply with provisions of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Warninq Order.

Tn the Chancery Court of Polk Coun- ty, Arkansas. No. 50i. Phil Van Waghn, plaintiff, vs. F. c. Riley, Defendant.
 The defendant, l.. (. Riley, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff. Phil Van Waghn.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 2ith day of May. 1917.
 Owen Parker. Clerk fst publication May 3i, 1917. Last pub. June 2i, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

In times like these what makes Mr. Hoover imagine that American housewives have to be told to be economical?
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. ATS.
Approved March gS, 1q17

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 tn Act to appropriate money to pay for securing statistical data. expert service and attorneys fees in preserv- in rates fixed by the State Railroad Commission.
 Act appropriates s1o.ooo for said pur- pose.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2s2

Approved March 16, 1917.
 <An Act to authorize the State Treas her to refund per cent bonds now gid by the State as a nendowment or the University of Arkansas, and to xsue in lieu thereof per cent bonds. Ijso to include in said issue 5 per cent onds that part of the endowment Ends not now invested in state bonds.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 25I.

Approved March 16, 1917. SAn Act to regulate fees of commis-
 oners appointed to make sale of real ud personal property under judicial tcree. Act provides a regular scale fees in such sales from s1.00 up to I. 900 or more.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT Mo. 441.
Annroved N1arch 9c ,o,7

Approved March 2s, 1917
 An Act to appropriate money for the maintenance of the Deaf Mute TH- stitution, for biennial period ending March 31, 1919.
 Act appropriates s13S, 900.
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ssesso- w-cn .r4r CT men prop
 sn each township. upon blanks 10 .<nnlied by the assessor. fixing a .,p, for failure to do so. Act gives %oard full power 10 raise or lower Ie he of any property 1t may think 2f but persons aggrfeved may have '4rht of appeal
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 24s.

.pproved March 13. 1917. .n Act to provide for maintenance
 ktate Hospital for Nervous Dis
 Hs for the remainder of the bi- ,ial period ending March. 1917. 'rt appropriates $43,S6425.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT NO aoe.

Approved March 24, 1917. An Act to repeal Section 1898 of Kfr by's Digest.
 Act repeals said section.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 47e.
Approved March 2s. f9lr

N0UfOved Mafch Zs, IYIT.-
 Nn Act for the support and mainte- nance of the State Capitol for the bi- e.nial period ending March s1, 1919.
 Act nppropriates S46, 960 out of the State Capitol Fund.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 4a-.

Approved March 28, 1917,
 An Act making appropriation for maintenance and support of the Uni versity for biennial period ending June 30. 1913
 Act appropriates $37s.218.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT No aas

Approved March IT, 1917.
 An Act to enlarge the powers of the Bate Tax Commission. Act provides bat the Tax Commission shall file with Do county clerk and county assessor kcertificate showing the per centum of 1arket value to be used in va1uing for 4xation property for that year. Tax Commission authorized to raise or low f the assessment of any county in or |tr to make the same uniform through |ut the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2sa.

Approved March 16. 1917. An Act to legalize marriages per- prmed by ministers whose credentials kere unrecorded. *Act declares all marriages heretorore tlemnized by any regularly ordained zinister or priest in the state shall
 E legal and valid. whether credentials tcorded or not.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
THE FIRE PEND SAYS:

THE FIRE PEND SAYS: ONE WAY TO MAKE A HOT DAY SEEM COOL BY COMPARISON, IS TO LET TRASH ACCUMULATE ABOUT THE HOUSE ONCE TOO OFTENl
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AC No. 2ss.
March ie 1SIz M

RApproyed March 16 1917. An Act for the creation of an Au-
 Itorial Department for state offices nd institutions.
 ZAct creates said department for pe- fod Of IS years. Authorizes Governor n appoint State Comptroller for a pe- fed or term of six years. Said Comp roller shall have an assistant and one The Act also sets out Alaries and duties of the department.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Afyr xn- 4aa.
Approved

Approved March 2s. 1917.
 .. An Act to provide stenographers for the supreme Judges. That the justices or the Supreme Court are authorized to eInploy . stezogrApher xar each ss
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ATT Nh afe

Approved March 15, 1917.
 Act to provide deficiencies of ex- 'hses in the Medical Department. Act appropriates s4071.92.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, 45p.

Approved March 2s. 1917.
 An Act for the support and mainte- nance of the Confederate Home for the biennial period ending March 31, 1913. Act appropriates s121.T75.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

There was man in our town,
 And he was far from wise; The fact his head was made of wood
 He'd always advertise.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2e2.
Approved March r, 1917.

.ApproVed March IT, IyIT
 # An Act to provide for assessment |or taxation of companies. associations
 nd corporations engaged in all kinds n insurance, security. guaranty and
 business. and the intangible 5foperty of all corporations. Act provides that the president or
 ecretary. or principal accounting of Ecer shall make and file with the as- Iessor of each county wherein it's prin- >1pal office is situated, a sworn state 1ent or schedule, which said schedule Ihall be in addition to that prescribed
 b Section 6910 of Kirby's Digest. Act Provides the manner for ascertaining De intangible property of said corpo- |ntions which is to be taxed hereunder. Act also repeals Section 6s36 of Kir- 5v's Digest
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

We gather from the war photo- graphs that a Hun in a French or chard, is almost as devasting as a small boy or a gipsy moth.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Ar.n, Nn rar

,<kroved March 12. 1917. ..f Act to amend Act 1S3 of the Acts
 z&4 & exempts rabbits from the provis- Eof said Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. U. S. Land office. Camden. Arkansas May 31 1917.
 Notice is hereby given that
 ELIGE W. SNOW of Mena. Arkansas who on December f, 1915. made a Homestead Entry Serial No. 06904. for she SW14 SEA-. Section 30. Township l &. Range 90 w. 9th Principal Meridian has filed notice of intention to make Final Communication Proof. to establish claim to the land above descrfbed before the Circuit Clerk of Polk county at Mena, ArSan- sas. on the 10th day of July. 1917.
 Claimant names as witnesses
 Joseph C. Garland, Eugene r Twi- ford. Homer Evans and Clarence E. Anderson, all of Menaa Arkansas.
 R. D. NEWTON. Register. Adv First pub. June. 7 Last pub. July 5, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
a.tabilshsas juvenils courts In tAi4

JULIO.
 Act provides that all persons under the age of 31 years for the purposes oe this Act are made wards of the state. Act defines what is meant by words dependent child, neglected child and delinquent child"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
plIes Cured in 6 tof4 Days.

Your druggist will refund money if PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching,
 Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles in l4 days. fhe hrst Application gives Ease and Rest. 50e,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
NO. ceo

e3a e2lG m als' qu1r ny rrvwnrre m f-s a
 anu tl any person whomsoever
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

If you have chills or malaria get a B cent bottle of Sano Chill Tonic. Nothing better for chills and mala- ria. Get it at the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Acr NO. 4f4
Apnroyed NIarch 2s. l9l7.

ApDrOFeU MaFtTI An, IHII.
 An Act to prevent the introduction and dissemination within the state of Insect pests and diseases injurious to plants. and to create State Plan. duties thereof.
 Act creates the State Plant Board, 10 he composed oe five members. whose duty is to carry the provisions of this Act into effect Act also prescribes and sets out the duties and salaries of said board. md also appropriates the sum of s5.oo0 70 carry this Act into effect Act fixes penalty for viola
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Af.t., MI 4en

Approved Nsrsh fatT
 An Acf 70 amend Section ] of tct af5 of the Acts of 1911 creating and
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

LEGAL BLANgssoR PRINTING
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

Adv. ist pub. June 2i.
 Last pub. July ,, 1917.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-31

The saloon keepers of St. Louis,
Kansas City and St Joseph are
kicking hard over the order of Gov.
ernor CrosSley that saloons in those
cities should be closed Oh the day 5
set for the mobilization of the new
army, but the Governor says the or
der will not be changed and that
il was made on the suggestion of
General CrOwder.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-31
To Monroe City Voters

hereby announce that l am a can
didate for the Office of Marshal in the
Special Election to be held Tueaday,
September 4, 1917. Your support is
respectfully solicited. As | have been
night marshal for over year, l will
leave 1t to the voters Of Monroe City
to decide whether | am the man for
the eiNce or not, and II elected will
dcvYt my time and efforts to the best
interests OF the city.
A. L. CRU SER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-31
To Monroe City Voters

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office OF City Marshal in the
Special Election to he held Tuesday +,
September 1, 1917. II elected, shall
devote my entire time and efforts to a
proper administration OF the office,
andiyour support will be appreciated.
JOHN l.. OWEN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-31

If you wish to be acclaimed by
the boys of the neiehhorhood as the
savior of your country all you
have to do is to bring good fat
twenty-cent watermelon home says
an exchange, but sad exchange
fails to state where a a good fat
watermelon" can be secured for
twenty-five cents.
In our humble opinion the ma n
who boards every penny he gets
hold of has the wrong philosophy
of life. The man who denies him.
self and family the simple, whole
some pleasures, when they can
well afford it, is missing much of
the fundamental joy of living If
you have ever attended the funeral
Of rich man, you have never yet
despite the utmost watcnfulneSs,
been able to detect the placing of
any money in the coffin.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-31

In many localities there will be
10 second call its going to take
the whole list to get the men re.
quired in the first quota, The only
thing that will leave any for sec
ond call will be the exemption
boards refusal to let lot of slack
ers off.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-31

The United States army depart
ment has ordered a million bronze
buttons to be given to the men who
are exempted in the coming draft
and they will denote physical dis
ability and family dependents, 1t
is not considered here that the but =
tons will be very popular as few
wish to advertise to the world that
they are physically unable to enter
the war, no matter how bad they
hate to enlist for service.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-31

II the plan to make men return
to kn;ckerbockers is carried out.
some arrangements must be made
for exemptions We know half a
dozen Sllmjims who couldn't pass
any SORT of an examination in that
direction.