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Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1g. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 1S.

Re It Resolved by the House of Rep resentntives and the Senate of the State of Arkansas. the Majority or Both Houses Agreeing Therctos
 That the following Is hereby pro posed as an amendment to the Constl, tuition of the State of Arkansas ana the same being submitted to the cleo tors of the State for approval or re lection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives, 1T a meiority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment. tho same shall become a part of the Con stitution of the State of Arkansas, to- wit: . ,.
 itation contained in Section of Arti- cle 16 of the Constitution, tho credit of the State may be loaned ana ln- debtedness incurred to an amount not axceeding two per cent of the assess ed valuation of all the property in the State for the purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State, subject to the limitations herein containea.
 Sec. g. The Governor, Secretary or State and State Land Commissioner shall constitute the State Land Board. which board is hereby authorized ana sirected to issue and sell or pledge 5onds In the name of the State, to De known as "Arkansas Farm Credit Bonds" in an amount not to exceed two per cent of the assessed valuation of all the property in the State, and to place the proceeds in the stase s. "Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund.
 Sec. 3. Said bonds shall be issued in denominations of S25.00. $loo.oe' s50o.o0 and s1.e00.00. and shall be is- sued in series of $10,000.@0 or multi ples thereof, drawn to mature in not more than thirty-six years; nor shall said bonds be sold until applications from bona fide purchasers Of land ag. gregating $1000000 have been fled with and approved by the State Land Board Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of four per cent per an- num- and shall be exempt from tax ation by the State of Arkansas. or any if it's subdivisions.
 sec Said State Land Board is au- thorized and directed to loan the mon- eys in said Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund to bona f1de purchasers or farm lands in Arkansas, upon notes se- cured by mortgages or deeds or trust lands in amounts which shall not ex- ,eed seventy-f1ve per cent of the ap- ,raised value of such lands. The cred t of the State shall not be los ned to my person to purchase more than 80 ,cres of land. nor land valued at more han s50.00 per acre. Nor shall loan l if less than $200.00 nor more than s. | snn00 be made to any purchaser of
 and.
 l sxcept to owners who operate" and | .occupv'' lands mortgaged. and shall
 ,e made for the following purposes:
 al The payment for lands purchased
 h) the purchase of live stock and oth- l r eouipment and the making of im- l movements which. In the Judgment of
 aid board. will increase the produc-
 'vitv of such lands or add to theiI !, due as farm home in degree to
 rstify such expenditure: and (e) fol
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 14. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 1l.


Proposed Constitutional Amendment
 No. If.
 Be It Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Arkansas, the Majority oi Both Houses Agreeing Thereto,
 That the following is hereby pro posed as an amendment to the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas, and the same being submitted to the cleo tors of the State for approval or 1e- lection at the next general eleation for Senators and Representatives If a majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment the same shall become a part of the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas. to- wit:
 That Sections and of Article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Ar kansas be amended to read as follows: The Supreme Court shall be cempos- ed of seven Judges, one of whom shall be styled Chief Justice and elected as such. In the consideration and decis- ion of cases, all Judges may sit or the Court may be divided into two divis- Ions, and the decision of each of said divisions shall be the decision of the Court. The Chief Justice shall assign three of the Associate Justices to each division. and he may change such as- signments from time to time, and the Associate Justices may interchange with each other by agreement among
  Judges shall be necessary to decis- ion in either division. When the Court is sitting in banc the Chief Jus tice shall preside, and the concurrence of four shall be necessary to a decis- lon. The Chief Justice shall allot the cases to the divisions, and he may or der any case to be decided or recon sidered by the court in banc. The Chief Justice may sit in either division, and shall preside when so sitting. The Judges of each division shall elect a presiding Judge for that division, who shall preside when the Chief Justice Is not sitting in that division. If the Chief Justice Is absent from the Court, the senior Judge present shall perform his duties.
 The Governor shall appoint the two additional Judges provided for herein, ono of whom shall hold office until his successor is elected at the general cleo ton for State officers in 1922, and qualities, and one of whom shall hold office until his successor is elected at the general election for State officers In 1924, and qualities.
 Approved by the Governor. and nled In the office of the Secretary of State. January IT, 1917. Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this. the 24th day of April. 1918.
 ISeal1 TOM J. TEhHAL.
 Secretary of State.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
CUPID NOT IN THIS DEAL
ducted Along the Strctest of Business Lines.

Everything was strictly business with August Rinnick. A sign on his desk said: ''This is my busy day" and a sign above his desk said: 'There are a quarter of million words in the English language. Be brief"
 He regarded his office force merely as machines of varying degrees of eff ficlency, and it was therefore several months before he realized the luscious physiognomy and many virtues of Miss Perch, his stenographer.
 But, with August Rinnick, to think was to act, and, the very afternoon on which he finally realized, he summoned Miss Perch into his office.
 "Miss Perch" he said, "take a let ter"
 And he dictated as follows:
 My dear Miss Perch: It has lately come to my attention that you are a young woman of exceptional facial em- bellishments, mental endowment and moral efficiency. The limited time at my command will not permit me many details, but may mention that since you have been in my employ l have never yet seen you masticating chicie commonly known as gum--or apply ing powder to your nose Gan organ whose extreme delicacy of contour and pleasing abbreviation much impressed mel. In short, my dear Miss Perch, the idea has come to me to endeavOr to in- duce you to have your surname legally changed to Rinnick-in brief, to be- come my wife. I will cheerfully give you day to think this matter over and shall be pleased to hear from you at your leisure. Very truly, A. Rinnick." "
 In the next days mail he received the following reply: 'Mr. August Rim nick: Dear Sir: In reply to yours of the 3Oth inst, would say that am oth. erwise engaged. Very truly, Therly Perch"
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

me use or insects Tor rUUu IS re- ceiving considerable attention. The new gospel is being preached widely, but. we fear, into deaf ears. The American public does not seem to take kindly to an insect. And yet crabs and Holsters, which are eaten joyous ly, are classed by geological science as near insects" And, if the truth must be told, little creatures still more savory than insects. are partaken of by our disdainful population--worms. Americans eat worms quite generally. Sometimes they are conscious of it and sometimes not. All agree, however, that the worms are very fiavory. They are, of course, the perfectly authentic worms that come in Rocquefort and other cher-2e.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
TuCKERMAN MAN
 ON LIBERTY LOAN
Writes Patriotic And Unusual Let ter On The Fourth of Our Great
 Leans For Liberty.

The Fourth Liberty Loan is on; the mighty forces of our financial power are marshaling themselves in battle array for the conflict, form ing a solid line of defense that fears no foe on earth. Our boys are over there facing the enemy and dying for us that our Liberty might be se- cure, and not only ours but that of the whole world.
 And as I think of those boys who have gone over there and many of them have given their lives, think of the words of MT. McAdoo: Shall we be more tender of our dollars than with the lives of our boys?"
 Words like the above uttered by one of our high government officials drives a great truth home, and clinches fact. And that truth is, that the most critical hour of our National existence as a free people, who prize Liberty more than life itself is a stake, and the fact is to quote President Wilson, "A supreme moment of history has come. Mot for us only, but for the whole world. What are you, dear reader, as citi- zen of the greatest republic on earth going to do? Our great and good president has called for the best and noblest manhood of the land to cross the mighty ocean to fight and die for the cause that was fought for at Bunker Hill and Yorktown, the man hood of this land has answered that call by the millions.
 Are we going to let them go with out our help? Are we going to with hold anything that they need to as- sist them in the great task they have before them. No, God forbid it, no! If we do the cause of Dmocracy is lost.
 Look upon the graceful folds of Old Glory and think of the millions of men who have died for it and of your boy who is fighting for it some where in France. There is only one way to keep Old Glory floating over
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
MANY ARTICLES
 FUR RED GROSS
Are Needed And Newport Is Asked To Furnish Towels, Handker-
 chiefs, Napkins and Sheets.

There is a nationwide campaign being conducted this week for the Red Cross which has for it's purpose the collection of towels, both bath and hand, handkerchiefs, napkins and sheets, and Newport is asked to contribute her quota. Mrs. G. A. Hillhouse has been appointed chair man of this campaign. She will apr point her committees who will solicit these articles. However, every pa- triotic citizen of Newport is asked to send articles to the Red Cross Headquarters here on Thursday.
 The following allotment of arti- cles requested from the Jackson county chapter is as follows:
 75 bath towels, size 19 38 in.
 150 hand towels, size 18x 30. 200 handkerchiefs, 19 x IS.
 75 napkins, IA x IA.
 50 sheets, GA x 102.
 The articles must be new or sub- stantially new and should be of strong rather than fine texture. Wherever possible obtain new ma terials without purchase.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

free people and that is-give your son CD yes-and your money. Your son must be fed-a Liberty Bond will feed him; clothe him and when he knows you are putting every dollar you can get into the Fourth Liberty Loan it will cheer him and give him more courage. Then may ask again, "Shall we back the boys with our money or shall we allow them to meet defeat ?' It must never be! Say, MT. Reader the resources of this nation have been pledged to the last man and the last dollar to win this war and President Wilson has said since we have set our hand to the task we shall not turn back. We all know what that means. It means that you and l must get into the fight with our money and stay in it till it is finished to our satisfaction.
 Now, look here, the cost of this war is enormous. The expenses must be met. We have the money--or can get it. Uncle Sam wants to borrow it to run this war. Are we going to loan it and be safe, or are we going to blow it like we have been doing and be lost? I for one am going to loan all can get to Uncle Sam. I've got it in for the Kaiser and 1 am going to stand by Woodrow Wilson till this Beast of Berlin is wiped off the earth; Are you? l know what Liberty Bond will do for one boy over there. One fifty dollar bond will feed him for four months. Say, Bud, what does fifty dollars look like to you? What is your boy worth to you? Why, you say, "l would give a thousand dollars if | I knew my boy was safe tonight" Then subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan, for every dollar you can rake and scrape, $50 or $1,OO0.
 Think these few simple words over, and if the Independent will al low me space, I have more to say about the Fourth Liberty Loan.
 Sincerely yours,
 Gene Carr.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN.

The Fourth Liberty Loan is the fighting loan. Its great success will bring comfort and encouragement and deep sense of pride to our Army and our Navy, and to our al- lies; it will bring Encouragement to our enemies. Its success means American victory, Prussian defeat.
 The Fourth loan is the fighting loan, the soldiers loan.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
PHoRosDD LEGISLATIVE AMEND-
 MENT.
Proposed Censtitutional AmenAnsnt
 No. IS.

Providing credit of state may be loaned and indebtedness incurred to an amount not exceeding two per cent or the assessed valuation of property Tn State for the purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State or mak- ing farm loans; providing Governor, Secretary of State and State Land Com, missioner shall constitute State Lana Board having authority to sell bonds In name of State. place money In Sta.e Treasury and loan money to bona hde purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas, and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and repaid; deie- gating to the Legislature the authority 10 provide for carrying out. administer. . Ing and safeguarding the provisions or thi. amendment; providing all provis- ions of the Constitution of Arkansas In conflict with this amendment are repealed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 B1ENT.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
 No. IA.

Amending Sections 2 and 3 of Arti cle of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas; providing that the Su- preme Court of the State shall be composed of seven Judges, one Chief Justice and six Associate Justices: pro- viding the Judges may sit in two di- visions, and otherwise providing the manner in which the court shall sit and shall render It's decisions.
 Providing for the selection and cleo ton of the two additional Judges.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

"Dash, determination and daring also efficiency"-That's what our boys at the front are doing Keep 'em going! War Savings is a message tc the kaiser that will "get over"
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

Rollen Bend pasture, rates $1.5O per head per month. will not be responsible for stock. For informa- tion apply to H. c. Mantooth. 54wtf
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
FOR SALE.

Grant-Six automobile, practically as good as new. Can be seen at Hut son-Ladd's Garage.
 124d2t 25w1 Gustave Jones.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01
Additional Locals

Mrs. D. D. Adams of Batesville is the guest of Miss Carrie Stevens.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

Miss Lutie Mae Stephens is enjoy ing visit with Mrs. Lee Grimm at Little Rock
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

Mrs. w. J. Knox suffered a esvere- ly sprained ankle a few days ago that will keep her at home for sev- eral days.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

Drayage of all kinds handled .romptly. Phone No. 10. Chester Robinson. 13-dtf
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

Reno E. Eshelman, traveling freight agent for the Rock Island spent yesterday in the city looking after business.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01

Charles F. Cole, IT,, Max Martin, John Mccormack and Ivy and Will liam Scales of Batesville were through here Monday, going to Con- way to enter the Students Army Training Corps.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-01


 J. F. Phillips, one of Jackson coun- tvs most progressive farmers, paid the Independent office pleasant visit Monday afternoon. Mir. Phil~ lips states he is just back from Y short sojourn at the great Arkansas Hot Springs, where he took treat ment for rheumatism, and is feeling greatly benefitted thereby.
 Judge and Mrs. J. B. McCaleb of Batesville have the sympathy of Newport friends in the death of their son, James McCaleb, who died at his home at Purcell, Oklahoma, yester- day of Spanish Influenza. The young man is survived by wife and two children. Judge McCaleb and wife were here Sunday on their way to their sons bedside.
 Following the death of their sons Clara Grammar at the naval training station at Philadelphia, last week. MT. and Mrs. T J. Grammar of New ark have suffered a double affliction in the death of their second son, Wll- liam Grammar, who died Saturday night at Camp Mckinley, Maine, both young men dying from Spanish Influenza, which developed into pneu- monia. The remains will pass through Newport tomorrow, being carried to the old home at Newark for burial. &
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Wixon and two daugh-
tiers and Mr.. and Mrs. Braus and
daughter called at the Alls home
Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16
Liberty Theatre.

There will be special show at the
Liberty theatre Friday evening, it be-
ing a benefit for the Alpha Theta
Literary society of Alma college. The
young ladies of this society will have
charge of the music, the ushering and
the ticket selling. and will take the
proceeds of the show over the actual
expenses.
A coming attraction at the Liberty
theatre is bound to he of big interest,
not only to the youngsters but to the
older people as well. It is the William
Fox feature, "Jack and the Bean
stalk" Thirteen hundred children
take part in this mammoth production
The giant i'm the picture is the
largest man in the world. man
eight feet, six inches in height II is
classic of childhood and should be
seen by everyone.
The date Of tbs great production
will be announced next week. Watch
for it. Wait for it. 1t will be worth
the while, so states Manager Ashley.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16
THE THEATRE
The Idlehour.

Billie Burke is appearing tonight,
FRAY at the ldlehour in a screen
adaptation Of Ewes Daughter"
which recently was shown on Broad
way with Grace George as star. The
story is decidedly different and the
fact that Miss Burke wears frocks Of
the very latest design adds greatly
TO the attraction.
1t is hardly necessary to say any
thing about the Sunday offering,
Douglas Fairbanks in Headin' South. "
1t is his latest release and is a
genuine Fairbanks picture with more
stunts" than ever BY all means,
see il.
The feature for Monday is Mrs.
Stacker" the girl who thought she
was marrying a hero. She found he
had a yellow streak. To shame him
into doing his duty she puts on khaki
herself and then-what happens :?
This is worth seeing.
A special added attraction Tues
day is "The Spirit of the Red Cross"
a picture showing what the money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16

you give the Red Cross is doing for
the boys "over there"
Wednesday will be shown one OF
the most entertaining pictures that
has been in Alma in many months
Taylor Holmes in "Ruggles of Red
Cap You doubtless read this story
in the Saturday Evening Post, but
whether you did on not you will want
to see the play, The manager saw
this in Detroit and Immediately
booked it an extremely high rental
You will have a wonderful evening
if you go to the Idlehour Wednesday,
Fatty Arbuckle will be shown with
this in return engagement of THE
Bellboy."
Dainty Marguerite Clark, whose
Bah" pictures are we'll remembered,
has a new vehicle, "Rich Man, Poor
Man." which will be shown next
Thursday. This is splendid screen
subject, filled with tense dramatic
situations by the aid of which an alb
sorbing dramatic story is developed
II is one Of the best photoplays in
which Miss Clark. the sweetest girl
in motion pictures" has been seen in
this city, and it seems certain that
her many admirers here will turn out
in force.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16
WEST ARCADIA

Mr. and Mrs. Will Parnel and
daughter visited Mr. and Mrs Otis
Wilson last Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16
OLD JOHN GONE.

April 30, the funeral services of
John Barleycorn were held at Lam
sing, many notable men and women
taking part in the ceremony As a
parting salute the convention ex-
pressed its feelings by giving the
Anti-Saloon League yell:
Who's here? We're here.
Who can? Michigan.
How dry? Bone dry.
How wide? World wide.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16
CHEMICAL PLANT?

Rumor has it that the United
States government will take over the
old chemical plant at st. Louis, for
the manufacture of chemicals for war
purposes. The rumor says that about
$4,000 will he spent on the plant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16

ed for the purpose OF defrayng the eNpendi-
lures and liabilities ~ the City of Alma,
Michigan, for the next fiscal year the sum Of
eighty-four thousand, two hundred dollars,
-ame 70 be payable from the several general
funds Of the said city IN amounts a. follows
First, General Fund ........+... S5s,500.OO
Second. General Highway Fund. ll.70O. 90
Third, Interest & Sinking Fund. 100000
Total Observation-Disclosures. Ss4.200.0O
SECTION H. There shall be levied on all
taxable properly within the City of Alma
Michigan in the year 1918. IN addition 10 all
ather sums authorized to be levied thereon.
the sum of eighty four thousand, two hundred
dollars "a be- raised 10y tax 10 meet the sew
eral appropriations made by Section one OF
this ordinance and when collected shall be
credited TO the several general funds from
which the several appropriations are made in
amounts equal to said appropriations.
SECTION Ill All ordinances or parts Of
ordinances conflicting herewith are hereby
SECTION w. This ordinance shall take
immediate elect upon it, adoption and due
publication thereof
Passed and adopted May 18th. A. D.. 1915
CARL +. GALLAGHER.
CITY Clerk.
+. L. SMITH
President pro tempore Of the council.
State Of Michigan. County OF Gratiot. City oi
Ama-ss
We the president pro tempore Of the coun-
eli and City Clerk Of said City Of Alma. IN
said county. do hereby certify that the fore
going Ordinance No. 1902. Of the Ordinances Of
the City Of Alma. Michigan. regularly
passed and adopted by vote Of two-thirds Of
All the aldermen elect of the Common Council
II said city. At regular session Of said
Council held 1T the Council Rooms In the
City Of Alma Michigan Tuesday evening.
CARL r. GALLAGHER
City Clerk.
F. l.. SMITH.
President pro tempore Of the Council.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-16
ORDINANCE NO. 1902.

An ordinance termed the annual appropria-
tion bill providing for the appropriation Of
Ss4.200.0O for the purpose Of defrayng the
expenditures and liabilities Of the City Of
Alma Michigan. for the next fiscal year
lels-1e1e.
The City Of Alma Ordsins
SECTION l. There j. hereby appropriate