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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
SAVE YOUR BOTTLES IS CRY
Uncle S7n's Hone-canning Specialists Say They Can Be Used in Place
 of Regular Jars.

Homecoming specialists of Une,, Sans department of agriculture urge every houSekeeper to save bottles especially wide-neckcd ones-for put tin@ up fruits, preserves. jellies, jams, and fruit juices. Saving of bottles is highly important, they say as there threatens to he q serious shortage of rcguar jars and preserving cans this season.
 The fruit products named, if sealed with corks and paratlin. can be kept perfectly in these makeshift contain CTS. Jelies. jams. and preserves Can, be kept even in ordinary drinking glasses hy th" use of ruper and par afn. Fruit juices should he packed in ordinary smalI 1ec}5ed bottles.
 The specialists are also urging all members of cunning eIuhs and others moi only to can products but to dry and evaRerate all such products as apples. pumpkins and squash. They advise strongly that if contaj,tors are scarce locally. those in stock shguld be used to preserve perishahle ul incts which hWr the highest uu~itiTe value. Nothing should he p9"s5d in jars or cans which can be conserved effective ly in other ways
 Candy containers or ether glass jars with screw tops or glass stoppers, and in fuct any receptacle of glass, crock cry or porcelain, can be sealed with cork or paper and palufiin.
 Large tin canisters or tin cans with removable covers, provided the body of the eontainer is air and water tight, will be found useful in can ming certain fruit products. Such con tainers can be Sterilized and their cov- CTS hermetically sealed in place with solder or wax
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT No. 121.

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act authorizing appropriation to provide for the care and comfort of Federal and Confederate veteran sol national memorial reunion to be held at Nicksburg Military Park on Goto- Der 16 to 19 1917.
 All veterans desiring to attend shah apply to-. Jonathan Kellogg, Little Rock, Arkansas, who, upon investiga- tion, shall issue an order for transpor- tation for. round trip from place of res idence to their nearest railway station. and for an additional sum of -S2 to be delivered to each of said applicants by the said commander.
 Act appropriates s5.000 for the pur- noses of this Act. Act also sets aside $500 of said amount to purchase blanks for applica tions, and other expenses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 264.

Approved March IT, 1917.
 159 and Section 1 of Act 220 of the Acts of 1913, and Section II of Act 152 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that every fire, tornado or marine insurance company shall file with the Auditor a sworn statement setting forth the gross amount of pre- miums received from policies and pro- vides that a tax of ? per centum on the gross receipts shall be paid into the state treasury on or before the 1st day of March in each year. Such tax shall be in lieu of all other state taxes Persons paying premiums to companies not authorized to do business in this state shall pay a tax of per centum on the gross premiums paid.
 Ac tproyides that each life, accident life and accident health and accident and every b nd and surety company shall file a Limilar statement as to gross premiums and pay a tax of per centum thereon into the state treas ury
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15

who. shall be Justices of the peace when practicable. in each township of the county, who, together with the the township board of assessment and valuation for said township. Said board shall assess the property in each township, both real and personal, at it's fair market value. Act provides that the county assessor shall meet the said board in its respective townships, and shall, with said board, assess the prop erty in the townships, respectively. Non-residents are required to furnish 'erty in each township, upon blanks to be supplied by the assessor, fixing a penalty for failure to do so. Act gives said board full power to raise or lower the value of any property it may think proper, but persons aggrieved may have the right of appeal.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AFT ND. 2n-.

Approved March 21, 1917=s =.
 An 4kct to create commission to be Correction Commission. -
 Act provides that the Governor shall appoint commission of seven members, two of whom shall be, women. The commission shall examine the whole charitable and correction system of the state inspect and examine into the management of all state. county, muni- cipal and private institutions for the care of the dependent. detectives and delinqqents. and make such recommen- dationS for the improvement of said correctional system as in their4 judg- biennial report to the the Goverr6r Gov, 3 f'sa ana 1a General Assembly
 Said Commission may appoint five persons in each county, two of whom shall be women who shall constitute county boards of public welfare for said county. Act fixes penalty for per sons refusing to comply with this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 294.
Approved March 21, 1917.

Approved March Zl, 1917.
 An Act to provide for compulsory school attendance between certain ages, fixing penalty, requiring boards and giving them authority to furnish free text books under certain condi- tions.
 Act provides that from and after September 1, 1917, every parent, guar dia nor person residing in this state having in custody O. charge any child IS years. both iclusive, shall send said child to a public, private or parochial school, under penalty for failure to comply with this Act. Act exempts children mentally and physically in- capacitated, also children who have completed common school course, chi1- dren whose services are needed to sup port widowed mother. The Act fixes the duties of the school boards.r super intendents and teachers in carrying ou, the provisions of this Act and pro- vides penalty for compliance.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
Chile Projects Mothers.

Consul General l.. J. Keena of Val paraiso reports that the Chilean gov ernment has recently adopted meas ureS of consideration for mothers working in factories. A special room is to he provided in factories where mothers may keep their children un- der one year of age and mothers may speud one hour of the working day in caring for their children without any less in wage.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 23S.

Approved March 13. 1917
 An Act to provide for the inspection of coal oil, gasoline, naphtha and other similar. fluids used for heating, light ing, and other power purposes.
 Act creates the office of inspector for a period of 30 years. to be appointed by the Governor. said inspector to ap- point, with the approval of the Cover nor. six inspectors and one clerk to carry out the provisions of this Act. Act specifically sets out methods for testing said oils. The owner of any oils provided for in this Act to notify the inspector for the purpose of hay ing an inspection made; also author izes the State Treasurer to provide suitable certificates and stamps to be placed. upon receptacles containing such oils. Act provides in. case no in spector can be found to make prompt inspection, the owner of such oils may make such inspection according to the provisions of this Act. Act authorizes payment of fees into the state treas . ury and kept in separate fund. Also provides that railroads shall notify in spector of the arrival and delivery of all car tanks containing oils herein specified.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 2hI.

ApprOVed MATCH l5i Iyl1.
 An Act regulating delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
 Act provides all candidates for cleo tion to Constitutional Convention shall not later than 30 days before said cleo tion. file with the county clerk of the county in which he is a candidate sworn statement giving the names of all corporations with which said can didate has been associated during one year preceding said election. Provides that clerk shall publish same in some newspaper in said county. Failure to comply with this Act renders candidate ineligible for said office.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACTi Nn neo
ANT NV- ZN-. AnnrnNad March IL 1417

. NppTOVed Nafch IT. I9T7.
 An Act to provide for assessment for taxation of companies. associations and corporations engaged in all kinds of insurance, security, guaranty and indemnity business, and the intangible property of all corporati tions..
 Act provides that the president or secretary. or principal accounting of ficer shall make and file with the as sessor of each county wherein it's prin- cipal office is situated. a sworn state ment or schedule, which said schedule shall be in addition to that prescribed in Section 6910 of Kirby's Digest. Act provides the manner for ascertaining the intangible property of said corpo- ratons which is to be taxed hereunder Act also repeals Section 6936 of Kir- by's Digest.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. iG2.
Approved March

Approved March 2N, 1Nl (.
 An Act pertaining to the regulation and incorpora ton of fraternal benefi- ciarv aeeociationS, societies or orders, and repeating all laws in conflict there
 Act provides that any corporation. society or order ot. voluntary associa- tion without capital stock. or@ani2ed solely for the mutual heneft of it's meinNerS and not for profit, and having a lodge system and a representative form of government and making pro- visions for the payment of benefits in accordance with this Act, is declarcc to be a fraternal benefit society. Act also authorizes Insurance pep9rtmen. to issue certificate of authority to any such organization upon compliance hy said organization of the provisions of this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AIV NO- 12S.

Approved March 28, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the inspection of steam boilers. Act authorizes Com missioner of Labor to appoint inspec- tor of steam boilers. Act fixes bond, salary and travelling expenses of said inspector. The inspector shall inspect every boiler once annually and shall give the owner of such boiler five days notice of the time of such inspection. Act makes it duty of owner of all steam boilers. within so days. to mo- Act prescrbes a fee Of $3 for each in- spcction to he collected by the inspec- tor and paid into the state treasury to the credit of-the Boiler Inspection Fund. out of which the expenses of this pct arc pesl. Act provides penalty for violation thereof
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT Nn ocf

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 5 of Act 175 of 1913
 Act chances the time for brin"in.- suit under this Act from two to three years after action accrued. and this shall arrIv to all carees of action here tofore acc"ued if suit has been filed or shall ha f1ed within thrne years fro-- the date the cause of action accr"nd in actions by employees against corpora tions..
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT N0. 1zn.

ETdTNH 10, TFII-
 An Act to appropriate money out of the penitentiary fund for the purpose of paying levee. drainage and other special improvement district assess ments against the state farm lanos, and for other purposes.
 Act provides that any and all ex- iSting leVee. drainage or other spe- cial improvement district assessments and taxes against any of the state farm lands shall be paid out of the appro- priation ,now or hereafter made to pay the current expenses of the state pen itentiary. aid claims shall be pre- sented as t. Q same accrue and shall he allowed, if correct and shall be vouchered and paid. Provtd,s that all lands acquired by the state the fu- ture shall be known as te farm lands. and shall be subject to the pro- visions of this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AC,T Nn oec

Approved March IT, 1917.
 An Act to enlarge the powers of the State Tax Commission. Act provides that the Tax Commission shall file with the county clerk and county assessor a certificate showing the per centunl of market value to be used in valuing for taxation property for that year. Tax Commission authorized to raise or low CT the assessment of any county in or der to make the same uniform through out the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO, :sSO,

Approved March 24, l917. Of 1907.
 Act provides that county examiners and supeiintendents shall hold one in stitute for white and negro teachers each of one week in their respective counties, at any time betewen June l and October l. Provides that Super intendent of Public Instruction shall outline work for said institute. Re quires all teachers holding licenses ot expecting to teach during the year to attend said institute. unless excused by the county superintendent or eXamin- CT Provides that teachers may attend other recognized normals or summer schools, or attendance upon the State Teachers Association in lieu of said attendance for any one year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 332.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 731 of f[fr- by's Digest.
 Act provides that as between the grantor and grantee, that neither the statutory nor the general covenant of warranty against incumbrances shall be held to sover taxes or assessments of any improvement districts of any kind, whether formed under the gen. eral or local improvement laws. but tn e lien for any such local assessment or tax shall run with the land and be assumed by the grantee, and the gran tee shall pay all such taxes after the delivery of the deed, unless expressly provided otherwise.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 2S2.
Approved March 21 1917

-hppTOVeu MATCH TT, lgIT.
 An Act to provide for the sale and disposition of islands formed in naviga- ble rivers and streams of the state which belong to the state of Arkansas
 Act provides that the. Commissioner Of State Lands, Highways and Improve ments shall cause said lands to be sur veyed and file plats of same in his of lice, and upon approval by the Com missioner he shall proceed to sell same at $1.25 per acre to any person desir- ing to purchase same
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
What They May Claim.

Pennsylvania claims to contain the Hercules of the nation as well as the Vulcan. New York will no doubt put in claim as the Midas of the land. Washington as The Jupiter, Boston IS the Minerva, and Oskaloosa, Iowa, as the Venus. And Chicago, with ten changes of weather at each perform. ance, will put in its claim as the Mer. cury.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT No. 111.

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to repeal Act No 3, known as the Publicity Act ito refer same to the voters of the state and each county at the next general election.
 Act repeals Act No 3. known as the Publicity Act. initiated and adopted by the people at the general election held Act shal lrot go into effect until the next general election, when the same shall be submitted to the voters of each county for ratification or reiec- tion. Provides that where any county votes a majority against Act No. g, that said Act shall be declared repeal ed as to that county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
SCI NO. 3-6.
-ltE7 ' N VI 'Ff VI ADproVed March 24. 1917.

NnprOVed Narch 24. 19IT.
 An Act to amend Section 5454 of Kir- by'S DiTest.
 Act amends said Section 5454 so as to strike out the provision to regulate hotels and all houses of public enter tainment end regulate or prohihit a le or porter shops and public places of habltual resort for tippline and inten1- perance and to declare what are such. Act provides, further. that municipal ities shall have power to define H. nonse And rn"'flate or tax transient and itinerant dealers in horses and mules, but no one who conducts the same bushes. sin said municipaitr for pc riod of six consecutive months shall be considered as transient.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 2RQ.

Approved March 21, 1917.
 An Act to amend Sections and 1 of Act approved May 31, 1909, entitled, An Act to create Arkansas History Commission and define it's duties.''
 The Act enlarges the duties and in creases the scope in the collection of exhibits, relics and mementoes for the purpose of creating museum at the State Capitol.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 391.

Nppr0Vcd Narch Z7. ITTI.
 An Act to amend Initiative Act No. 1.
 Act provides that Section be amended so as 10 authorize person is suing certificates to make and prescribe and to change from time to time sucn rules as he may deem necessary and proper to secure satisfactory evidence of the age of the child. Act further provides that such rules and regula- tions shall comply with the rules and regulations made pursuant to act Of Congress entitled, An Act to prevent interstatc commerce in the products of child labor"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 374.

| ApprQVed MAreb 24, l9l7. ..i | An Act to regulate renewal or eX
 ,tending time in payment of debts se- cured by mortgages, deeds of trust or vendors lien; also the operation of the Estatutes Of lineitation thereon. and l prescribing the manner in which trans | fers of mortga ges and liens and satis- ] faction thereof shall be noted on the ! record. .'.i-'
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
kpproved March 524. 1917.

An Act to authorize reassessment of benefits in improvement districts.
 Act authorizes directors or comnis- sioners of any improvement district heretofore created under the laws of this state, including levee districts, drainage and road districts, may re assess benefits accruing to property not oftener than once q year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
Annrnrnd Aia,.ch as 1ai7

NnD"OVed NaFCF -E. m '.
 cies in office of United States sena- otr.
 Act provides that in case of vacancy in the office Of United States Senator. the Governor is authorized to fifI such vacancy by temporary appointment uu- til the people fll the vacancy at the reyt ensuing genera4 election to be held more than 6A days and less than I2 months @fter such vacancy sh9ll oc- cur Provided. that if no general elec- tion be held within 12 months. the Governor shall call a special election to i'll said vacancy. rot less than 60 days nor more han 120 days after such va cancy shall occur.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 36i.

NppfOVed NarCh 24, IHIl.
 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 of this state, and shall not be permitted or licensed to practice until he has been admitted to pra ctice in the Supreme Court. Su preme Court to apnoint board of ex- aminers in each judicial circuit under such rules as it may prescribe.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NN. 4E7.
Approved March 2S, 1917.

Approved March 2N, lgII.
 kn Act to encourage. and aid in the teachinos of elementary agrieulture. home economies and manual training teachers for rural and elementary schools in the state.
 Nct g.tves the Poard of Education su- nervision Provides Act shall not ap- plv to any city or town having a pop ulation of more than 1 0o0 inha hitants according to the last census. Also ap- propriates the sum of Si0,0Ae for aid inc, said rural and village high schools and for the purpose of teacher train ing, the sum of $10Q00
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
tC'F NO. t%s.

Nnproved March 2S. 1aTI.
 An Act desiSnating and constftutine a State pnnositorv Board for the pur- pose of naming Repositories for state
 Hct provides that the Governor, At tornev General. State Treasurer anG Bank Commissioner shall constitute said board. Act authorizes said hoar- to make such rules and regulationS as may bo necessary for the deposit of state funds in said Repositories.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 266.

NppfOVed NaTCh TT, I9I
 An Act to create warehouse board and supervisors, regulate warehouses; create marketing bureau and regulate ginning and baling of cotton.
 This Act to be administered by the Commissioner of Mines, Manufac lures and Agriculture. That the Governor, Secretary of State and Commissioner of Mines shall constitute a board who shall make rules and regulations for the control and administration of this Act. Said board to make all appoint ment and fix the salaries for same Act prescribes duties of the appoint ees. Act provides penalty for failure to comply with provisions of this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
tCTT NO. 1cO.

Approved March 2S, 19l7.
 An Act to amend Section 1 of Act 315 of the Acts of 1911 creating and establishing juvenile courts in this
 Act provides that all persons uncer the age of''21 years for the purposes or this Act. are made wards of t.e state. Act defines what is meant by words "dependent child. neglected child and delinquent child"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 26S,

ZI,
 An Act to protect producers aud con- sumers of certain Arkansas food prod ucts, etc.
 Act provides that no tax or license shall be charged for sale of any fruits, berries, melons, potatoes, cabbage, or other vegetables produced or grown within the State, that the same may be State, and by any person WhomSoeVer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AGE NO E-o

Approved March 24, 19l7.
 An Act to amend Act 1S4 of the Acts of 1913.
 Act provides:
 Section l. That Section of Act No. 220, of Acts of, 1905. entitled. An Act beiameuded so far as they apply to cer- tain counties, be amended to read as follows:
 sSection 4. That this Act shall not re peal Sections G3S7, .63SS and e3S9 of Kirby's Digest, except to apply and be in force in the counties of '--- (naming Il different counties). .:
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. oGG.

: lNppTOVtU NTiTCh TT, I|I f.-
 An Act to amend Sections 1 and i of Act 13S of the Acts of 1915 i,
 Act authorizes the Attorn, General to give consent to the taking Of sand. gravel, oil or coal from the beds and bars of navi"able rivers and lakes of this state. Party removin% such ma teral shall also agree to file monthly with the Attorney General a sworn itemized statement of material so l~>-. n7oved and pay amount into the state treasury. 't t U
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. Ho6.

Approved March 24, I3I7.
 An Act for partial support of needy mothers of children under 15 years of age dependent upon such mothers.
 Act gives the juvenile court or the county court Jurisdiction in all such cases, and provides at length how the provisions of this bill shall be carried into effect
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO, dIt.
Annrn,-nl NInrnh oe |

NpprOVed NarCh 2S, lgII.
 An Act to prevent the introduction and dissemination within the state of insect pests and diseases injurious to plants, and to create Q State Plant Board and to prescribe powers and duties thereof.
 Act creates the State Plant Board. to be composed of five members, whose duty is to carry the provisions of this
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT Na p-O

Approved March 21, 1917.
 An. Act to amend Section 10 of Act 177 of the Acts of 1913
 Fixes the jurisdiction for the organ ization for the sub districts in the cir cult court of the county in. which the main district was organized, where the lands lie in several counties. This Act pertains to drainage districts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 255.

NpplOVed MATCH -Ib, ITII.
 An Act for the creation of an Au- ditorial Department for state offices and institutions.
 Act creates said department for a pe- riod Of IS years Authorizes Governor to appoint State Comptroller for a pe- riod or term of six years. Said Comp troIler shall have an assistant and one stenographer. The Act also sets out salaries and duties of the. department
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 302.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1858 of Kir- ,'bys 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 Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
A("T NO. 3S2.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to authorize cities with 2 population of 10000 or over to refund citv Tarra ntt'
 Act authorizes the city council of such cities to reissue any warrart$ out standing. Tho Act gives such Ieis- suance the effect of a judgment.