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The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
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 s- ne e. te9 2Hos tasc ~ saa e.=g as If provision mad originally Cs made for such Commissioners, and ee. - taxpayers commissioners. togctltor with said Mayor or Board or Commit tee shall jointly exercise superyision over the sale of any bonds which may be voted by the people at such election, and shall jointly see to It that, funds thus provided are properly ana eSs- nomicaIy expended for the purpose specified in the issue of bonds as voted i by the people, and to that end shall jointly make all contracts for the ex- penditure Of the proceeds of the sale of each issue of bonds.
 Said election shall be held at such time as the city or town council may designate by ordinance. which ordt- nance sAaH specifically state the pur- pose for which the bonds or other in- terest-beaTing evidences Of Indebtedness are to be issued. and if Tor more than one purpose, provision shall be nlzds ln said ordinance for balIotInE on .sca separate purpose: which ordinance shall also state the sum total Of the issue the dates CT maturity thereof, and shall fix ths date Of the election 50 that t shall Tot occur earlier than sixty t6O) cAss after the passage of sad ordinance. Said election shall be held and conducted, and the vote there on eanyassed and the result thereof declared, under the law and in the man ner now or hereafter provided for mu- 4ilSipaA e4ettloIas, so Tar as the same may be applicable, except as herein oth- erNise provided. Notice Of said cleo t1cn shall be given by the Mayor by advertisements weekly for al least four times. in some newspaper published in said municipality, and having a bona fde circulation therein; the last pub. 4faatlon 10 be not les. than ten I01 aaNs prior to the date of said election.
 qualified electors of said municipal fs- oh4# shail have a right to vote at sid eHss:.1n The result of said elec- tion sh93 be proclaimed and published hy the 1aJor. and the result az pro- claimed saall De conclusive unless at- tackled in the courts within thirty (3o) days after the date of such proclarna- ton.
 This amendment shall not repeal or affect any law relating to the ergan- tzation ot improvement districts
 Ihts amendment shall be in force upon It's adoption. and shall not require legisla tive action to put it into force and effect.
 All the provisions of this amendment shall be treated as mandatory and all provisions of the Constitution or amendments thereto in conflict here with are hereby repealed.
 Each elcctor may vote for or against the above amendment
 Witness my official signature this 74th day of July. 1918.
 tSeall TOM ]. TERRAL.
 Secretary of State.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1S. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. lS.

Re It Resolved by tkr HsHse of Rep Ys.entatives and tbe> Senate of the State of Arkaasss, the Majority sf Both H0ases Agreeing fherets'
 That the following is hereby pto- posed .. an amendment to the Consti- tuition Of the State of Arkansas. ana the same being submitted to the elec- tors Of the State for approval or re- lection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives. 1T a majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment. the same shall become part or the Con stitution of the State of Arkansas. To- wit:
 Section l. Notwithstanding the lina- itation contained in Section l of Arti- cle 16 of the Constitution. the credit of the State may be loaned and in- debtedness incurred to an amount not eSceeding 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 contained. Sec 2. The Governor, Secretary of State and State Land Commissioner shall constitute the State Land Bosrd. which board Is hereby authorized and bonds in the name of the State. to DC known as Arkansas Farm Credit Bonda." in an amount not to exceed two per cent of the assessed valuation
 
 to place the proceeds in the State Treasury in fund to be known as the Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund"
 Sec 8. Said bonds shall be issued in denomina tions of s25.oo, $1oo.0o. $500 % and s1,ooo.oo. and shall be is- sued in series of 31o.00oo0 or multi ples thereof. drawn to mature in not more than thirty-six years; nor shan said bonds be sold until applications from bona fde purchasers of land az prepatinx JloO0000 have been flied with and approved by the State Land at ,h1 14kte of four per cent DOT an- I mum, and shall be exempt from tax 1 aNon by the State of Arkansas, or any 1 of It's subdivisions.
 Sec A. Said State Land Board Is au- 1 thorized and directed to loan the mon eyg in said Arkansas Rural Credits l Loan Fund to bona hde purchasers or i farm lands in Arkansas. upon notes se- 1 cured by mortgages or deeds of trust constituting first liens on such farm | lands Ia amounts which shall not ex- ceed seventy-flve per cent of tho ap- | praised value of such lands. The cred 1 1t of the State shall not be loaned to | any personto purchase more than SC acres of land nor land valued at more 1 than s5000 per acre. Nsr shall a loan | of less than s200.00 nor more than yS.- i o00.00 be made to any purchaser of l land.
 Sec. B. Such loans shall not be made except to owners who Operate" and occupy" lands mortgaged. and shall | be made for the following purposes: 1 fa) The payment for lands purchased: l fb) the purchase of live stock and oth- CT equipment and the making of i'm provements which. in the Judgment of 1 said board. will increase the produo> tivity of such lands or add to hsiy Value as a farm home in a degree ts justify such expencitsss; aAA ts3 fss
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
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die A,rl U. = ..r4as. elerks. Lacey Pct.- D a Hardy, Dave o. Neal, Ed Spe ieer, Registrars. W, II. Hardy, Emme u Alsobroek, Clerks.
 Crook Township
 Ozement School House--L. L. Jol- ly, Ed Eubanks, Parrish Knowles, Registrars. Arthur Jolly, Richard Knowles, Clerks.
 Saline Township
 E. N. Gaddy, W. NJ Piper, Rich McKinstry, Registrars. K. Haynes, ". R. Larfoon, Clerks.
 Wilmar Pct.-I. A. Bird, C. E. Da- wis, Horace Rhodes, Registrars. Cleve Smith, Roy Hoke. Clerks.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
WHEX WILL THE END COME?

The paramount question these days is when will the end of this great world-war end? This is a pe.p,ex.ng question to solve. It has nov been in progress for more than four years, and the end seems no nearer. Its hor- TOT increases, its devastation spreads. More men are daily giving up their lives on the bat tle-feid more villages, towns and cities are being destroyed, nlore homes ruined, more suffer ing endured It is, indeed, a dis nal thought to contemplate, a gloomy picture to gaze upon; but there seems to be no relief-no immediate remedy. The world has gone war-ma1, and naught but the bugle's sound and the rattle and clashing of arms ap- pease the thirst for blood.
 Both sides in the titantic strug- gle give a reason for their part Ill the conflict. The entente al- lies are fighting for the freedom of m ankind the teutons, as they clam, for their existence. With these views entertained by the contending forces the end is far away.
 That our own fair land IS to play mljor part in tic great struggle, If 1t is prolonged, is too plain for doubt. Our brave boys will shed their blood on foreign soil, and many homes will be made sad and disconsolate. Some of them will return to us in other days and tell us of the last words of their dying broth CTS who crossed the seas to nev- CT come back. But time will right all things. as only time can.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1t. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. iA
freeoses Constitutional Ansnd.sns

Be It Resolved by tke Senate ana House sf Representatives Of ths State CT Arkansas, the hatsrity si Both Houses Agreeing Thereto:
 That the following is hereby pro posed as an amendment to the Con stltutIon of the State Of Arkensas' ana the same being submitted to the eIee- tors Of the State for approval or re- lection at the next general election Tor Senators and Representatives 1T a majority Of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment the same shall become part of the COR stitution of the State of Arkansas, to- wit:
 That Sections and of Article ' 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 az such. In the consideration and decis- ion Of cases. all Judges may sit or the Court may be divided into two disis- 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- signnents from time to time. and the Associate Justices may interchange with each other by agreement among themselves. The concurrence of three Judges shall be necessary to decis- ion in either division. When the CouTI IS SlttlnR Tn pane. the CHlel J LIE eice shall preside. and the concurrence of four shall be necessary to 6 deeis- Ion. The Chief Justice shall allot the .ases to the divisions. and he may or der any case to be decided or recon sidered by the court in bane. The Chief Justice may sit in either division and shalApreside when so sitting. The Judges of each division shall elect . presiding Judge for that division. who shall preside when the Chief Justice Is not sitting in that division. If ths 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 one of whom shall hold office until hii successor is elected at the general cleo ton for State officers in 1929. snd qualities. and. one of whom shall holt office until his successor Is elected al the general election for State officers In 1924. and qualities.
 Approved by the Governor. and niec in the office of the Secretary of State January IT. 1917.
 Each lector may vote for or aEalns l the above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this the e4th day of April. 1918.
 ISeaIl TOM J. TERRA1.
 Secretary ef State
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
PRoPOsND LEGISLATIVE AMEND-
 MENT.
Prspsssd Csnstitutionai AaenaAenf
 Ne. I5.

Providing credit Of State may be loened and indebtedness incurred to an amount not exceeding two per cent of the assessed valuation Of property in State for. the purpose Of providins funds 70 be loaned upon the security of fatm lands Wfthin,thu State or max ing farm loans; providing Governor. Secretary Of State and State Land Com missioner shall constitute State Land Board having thority to sell bonds in name of State. place money in state Treasury and loan money to bona nde purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and repaid; dele gating to the Legislature the authorlt. to provide for carrying out administer- Ing and safeguarding the provisions of this amendment; providing all provis- ions of the Constitution of Arkansas in conflict with this amendment are repealed.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
Willing Workers Meeting

The Willing Workers had their usual Wednesday meeting Aug. 2l. There were twenty two present. After an interesting Blhle Contest we were given a very helpful talk by our loader, Six garments for the Day Nur- sery were turned in. We are de- lighted to have our numbers in creasing and hope next Wednes- day each girl will try to briug another High School girl.
 A. member.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
Big Rain in Monticello,

This city was visited by one of
 he biggest rains on last Monday evening that has fallen in this section during the past twelve or fourteen months. While it came too late to do cotton and corn much good, it will be a great deal of help to the sweet potato and pea-crops and put the ground in shape for the planting if Fall and winter turnip seed.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
Carl Haley Improving.

Mir. w A. Haley has received a letter from his son, Carl, who was wounded in France on the 21st of July. (mention of which was made in this paper last week. stating that the wound is in his left hand and that he will soon be able to get into action, again.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
REGISTRATION BOARDS
 FO2 GREW COUNTY

The following is the list 0 fmen who have been appointed as regis trars for the d fferent townships in Drew county. The date for this reg istration will be sometime during the month of September and the legisla- Jon of which is now pending before Congress.
 Marion Township.
 Ward 1.-F. H. Scott, R. F. Hyatt J. A. Jackson, Registrars. J. J. Al exander and V. B. MeCloy, Clerks. Ward No. 2-J. B. Posey, A. T Gotham and w. Ii. McQuiston Registrars. Harry Hankins, Jr. and E. B. McCullugh, Clerks. Clear Creek Township
 Rock Springs Pct.-W. F. Groce NJ. E. Handley, C. K. (Dock) Nich- ols, Registrars. Fletcher Gibson, Ali Nichols, Clerks.
 Springhill Township
 Myhand Pct-J. H. Carter, J. C Muncle, Alvie Collins, Registrars Tom Rabb, Marvin Hughes, Clerks.
 Live Oak Township
 Florence Pct-John Aycock, J. F Willis, E. Y. Rogers, Registrars. E D. Allison. Tom Summerall, Clerks Winchester Pct-C. A. Myers, J T. Peacock, w. M. Byrn, Registrars Ed Pickens, John Curry, Clerks.
 Franklin Township
 Tillar Pct.-D. T. Terry, R. H Wolfe, Areh.e Prewitt, Registrars Peter Saines, Jeff Harrell, Clerks. Selma Pct.-Kay D. NcNeely Walter Di,hohgh. ". NJ. Erwin, Reg .strars. Will MeNeely, M. NJ. Dick son, Clerks.
 Prairie Township
 Gullege Mill.-J. H. Barnett, W. T Gil, J. W. Brouse, Registrars. Vii Miles, Emmett Gill, Clerks. Bartholomew Township. Baxter Ark.-G. c. Thompson, W H. Gray, J. o .Warlick, Registrars Will Crook, Jasper Jolly, Clerks. Blissville Pct.-C. c. Rose, F. L Gregory, H. H. Calkins, Registrars Fred C. Higgins, Joe Robertson Clerks.
 Leavitt Mills-C. c. Bates, Marvin Bird, J. H. Cherry, Registrars. A L. Walker, C. L. Bird, Clerks.
 Collins Township
 Collins Pct.-R. G. Blake, w. H Roper, W. C. Bullock, Registrars w. E. Lang, John A. Trlce, Clerks. Line Pet.-B. F. Chambers, J. Tullous, Tom Bullock, Registrars George Hall, Lee Turner, Jr., Clerks
 Bear House
 Midway-J. W. Haisty, W. II. Hol finger, Julian Dye, Registrars. E A. Donham, John Slocum, Clerks.
 Gotham School House. D. B. Lee, Dock Wolfe, Monro Green, Registrars. Claud Green, Ed die Fox, Clerks.
 Cominto Township
 Cominto Pct.-S. D. Purser, J. A Hillman, H. K. Rash Registrars 2 Charlie Archer, Henry Berry, Jr Clerks.
 Veasey Township
 Ladelle Pct.-W. J. McKeever, W W. Wells. J. A. Rial, Registrars. Ed
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

in Portland end our efforts were bless ed in that town with 55 conversion. We are looking forward to a glorious revival at Ladelle and we are glad to report that we were blessed with 4 conversions last night. Please come and be with us and we will do thee good.
 PASTOR s. B. HUGHES.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Since our country has entered this great World-war, our soldiers have been sent to France, Italy and Russia. Wherever they go they give a good account of themselves.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Some people think that war is a very foolish business, and true 1T is. but f you could knock all the foolishness out of the world there would be little else left.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

If you never saw wheat grow next Spring would be a good time time to witness such . Sipht
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
rRoPosEo LEGISLATIVE AaEa D-
 hENT.
Proposed Constitutionai AAendAs>s
 No. l4.

Amending Sections and of Art ele of the Constitution of the Stste Of AElansaS: providing that the oa pTen4e Court of the State shall De composed of seven Judges, one Chlel 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 sl' and snsn render ils decisions.
 Providing for tne selection and alec toE CT Jhs two additional Judges.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

The allies, on the Western front. more than held their own for the past week.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23
Notice and Warning Or

In the Chancery Court Drew Cou
 sas.
 R. O. Churchill, Plaintiff,
 YS. Heirs of John K. Berry decd
 Lands, Defendant.
 The defendants, Walter Berr Berry, John F. Berry, James A - Sue Cratz and Mrs. w s Jennings, andsdhy and all other persons whomsoeyer claiming any title to or interest in the N. E.. 9r and F. hf. of E. Inf. of N. w ar. and N. E. qr of s. W. ar. and s. F.. qr. of section 9f, in Township l3 South, Range 6, West, and the fractional N |. E. qr. of Section in Township H, South Range G. West, in all 644 9s acres of land ill Drew county, Arkansas, are hereby warned to appear in this court within ninety days from this date and show cause, if any they can, why the title to the said lands should not be quieted and forever confirmed in the plain tiff, R. C. Churchill, his heirs and assigns, in accordance with his petition this day filed in said Court, in default of which answer the al- legations plaintiffs petition will be taken as true.
 Witness my hand as Clerk Of said court and the seal thereof this 18th day of August, 1els w&w S-l6-6t H. c. Burks, Clerk
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Entered ai the Post Office st honticeii 4rk xs second clsss nail matter.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Subscription S1 per Year, in Advance
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Published Weekly at Monticello, Ark'
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-23

Fcd5ey IUWHSnlp Ladelle Pct.-W. J. McKeever, W. W. Wells. J. A. Rial, Registrars. Ed
The Wahpeton times., 1918-11-28
Cigar Makers Now Propose
The Conservation Of Boxes,

The Tobacco Merchants Association
of the United States would save to.
tai Of q. .738.5s8 feet Of lumber through
conservation program which they
sHill submit to the war industries board
Tor approval. One Of the most ex-
pensive features Id connection with the
sale of cigars is the container. The
most common container is the wooden
box. Under the plan. which is now be-
Ing canvassed by the tobacco and cigar
manufacturers Of the country, no
cigars Of certain classes would be
packed in wooden boxes Of less than
loo each capacity, and the thickness
Of all such box material would be re-
duced as far as practicable. Under
this arrangement there would be few
cigars in containers Of 80 capacity,
and none at all in containers Of 26 or
ten capacity. %
The Wahpeton times., 1918-11-28
Why the Setting Sun Seems
Larger and of Oval Shape.

We all know an optical illusion
makes the setting sun seem larger and
often Of an oval shape, says Popular
Astronomy, but recent explanation
by W. F. Badgley of some Of the
Causes which bring this about is in:
teresting. The atmosphere near the
earth's surface, when hot and dusty,
=acts as magnifying glass. Looking
upward, we see through more rareiied
sair, which does not possess the magni.
Tying power. The oval appearance is
due to the fact that the sun is seen
Through the edge Of an aerial lens,
which may be clearly illustrated by
drawing a small circle ON a piece of
white paper and placing a reading
glass over it. Under the center of the
qens the circle appears round, but If
the glass is moved until the circle is
near its edge its shape changes to an
pval.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-11-28
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HINTS FOR y
POULTRY GROWERS


The beginner and the careless
should never attempt midwinter hatch
ing. The care Is extensive, the loss
great. One old in the business de-
clares that the beginner should put of
Matching until April and May, and the
weather then will help him. Winter
Matching pays best for the experienced
p0ultryman who lives close to q good
paying broiler market, or the fancier
who wants show birds ready for the
fall fairs. Also, it pays to hatch, If
you can do 1t successfully, some of the
large, slow maturing breeds, such as
Cochin or Brahma, in January. These,
If not hatched until late April or May,
seldom come into laying until the next
April-unless their owner knows how
to push pullets into laying successful-
ly. If you hatch in January you must
not grumble if you get but a half
hatch, and some of these will be too
weak to live long against the time Of
year, but this you know-those that
do live and grow strong and hearty
must surely bring you profit early In
some manner. II you hatch in winter
you must have warm winter quarters
for your chicks. Poultrymen who sell
eggs for Matching purposes quite Of
ten have all their own flocks Matched
some time before the call for Matching
eggs comes In, which is often not IN.
til in April. -,sn,. '-"-s~'s
The Wahpeton times., 1918-11-28
r-t-t-.t-t-t-tt-H-h-A-A-H
Mothers Of France

4-H-4-4-a-r-44-4-3-4-4-4-a
Mothers Of France-we send our sons to
you.
The ships go out from morn to even-
tide.
Bearing with them the hope Of our young
land,
That they may stand in battle side By
side
With those. your sons. who die 70 Ven
for Franco.
We shall not be lees brave than you have
been.
With patient hearts We PAY the pries you
paid,
And watt our sous-but some wiu not
come home.
Nor shall 10 ever know where thsy ars
laid.
Rsmember us-for we aEs mothers. too
When fair peace silds your land. ana pop
pfeS grow
Over your battleaslds. Do not forget
Our sons. whose alien graves We do not
know.
Tend thou our homeless dead-mothsrs Of
France.
Anne Bunner. in Evsrybody's Masa-
zine.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-11-28
Total Value Of 1918 Food
Crop In France Falls Below :.
Amount Produced Last Year.

Despite an increase Of Is per cent
In wheat production, the total value
Of the 1918 crop Of cereals, beans and
potatoes in France is less than that Of
last year. This has been disclosed By
n. Boret, the French food controller
Of the chamber Of deputies, in an ad-
dress.
&. TT. should be stated clearly" said
II. Boret. "that the total nutrition
value Of the 1918 crop Of cereals 40
well as beans and potatoes in France.
is below the total nutrition value Of
these products for last year. The
wheat crop fortunately is larger and
Of better quality, but the maize. bar.
ley, oats, beans and potato crops arc
considerably smaller.
'.The potato situation is particularly
grave, for whereas the average for the
last ten years is 100000 long tons,
this year the potato crop will not ex-
ceed 100000 long tons. Despite this
shortage, we must supply the allied
troops fighting in our land. We can
not possibly refuse this indispensable
food to English and American troops
who are constantly increasing in NUM-
bers."
The Wahpeton times., 1918-11-28
Wrist Motion Ascribed as
Secret Of Attaining Speed
In Art Of Husking Corn


Corn husking- is rapidly becoming
an art Of sare attainment. In years
past, observes writer in the Illinois
State Register. many good stories have
been told about records achieved by
men accomplished in that art. As
stated by a husking expert, in years
past, farmers coupled size with skill
and would not hire a hand to husk
corn unless he was giant physically.
Those were the days before the SCI
ence Of the business had been devel-
oped. Experience taught the lesson
that the wrist motion, If properly ac-
quired, would enable an ordinary husk-
er to develop speed. When the sci
ence of the game was brought out,
the smaller men gradually won recog-
milton as huskers of rare ability.
No standard of production can he
laid down to govern the ability of the
average husker. The foundation of
the corn determines greatly the speed
Of the picker. With corn of medium
height, we'll matured and standing
erect, there is some opportunity to
estimate good days work. These
three conditions rarely ever existed
at the same time.
Viewed from the angle Of trade,
corn shucking is rapidly becoming a
craft, according to the announcement
Of a local trade journal. In past
years corn shuckers have worked
without any attempt to secure uni
form rate. In most cases the shucker
worked by the day and it followed
that on rainy and stormy days, the
men drew their wages, even though
they did not go Into the field. -;
As corn husking grew to be more
and more a profession. it is reported.
the huskers began to angle for short
er hours and u more uniform scale Of
wages, either based upon the day
wage or the commission on the bushel
gathered. The latter system is rap.
Idly gaining a foothold.