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The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Amends Sections IL and 10 OF Act
f9f Of 1915. Provides that the Com
missioner OF Labor may establish reg
uIations governing the employment Of
females in hotels and restaurants. Pro-
yides that such regulations shall not
permit female employees to be employ
ed in excess Of nine hou<s In any one
dav. nor for less wage than VIII sup
plS them with a proper living.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act authorizing the state Auditor
and the State Treasurer 10 transfer
funds from the sinking fund to the gem
eral revenue fund. and makes appro-
priation for interest due March !. 1913.
The State Auditor and State Treasurer
are authorized to transfer from the
sinking fund to the general revenue
fund $37.5g7.0B. and the sum of $17,-
Slz~51 il appropriated out OF the sink
ing fund for the purpose of paying
coupon No on the note issue OF the
State
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

an Act permitting recovery against
railroads for injury caused by running
trains, Notwithstanding eontributory
negligence Provides that contrlbu-
tory negligence shall not be defense
Tor persons Injured in any suit against
the railroad company. where the In
Jury was caused by the running OF
trains and where the negligence or the
person injured e Of less degree than
that of the carrier. but that the amount
or the recovery shall be diminished IN
proportion to such contributory negli-
gence
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 2II.
Aonr0.ed March Z. IOI0

Authorizes the Secretary OF State to
furnish the Supreme Court reports 70
the United States courts of this State
and TO exchange with other States and
countries. Provides that the Secretary
OF State may furnish such reports to
such States as extend similar courtesy
to this State. and requires him to fur
nish the Federal Courts of this State
with volumes of such reports, begin
ming with Volume 1876.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT No. as4.

An Act to provide for a persnanen.
school fund and for the sale Of STATE
lands. Provides that TIE proceeds os,
rived frcrp the sale OF State lands sna'
go into the permanent school fund Fr1s
vides that all State lands shan pc so w.
for not less than 81 so an acre except
for lands forfeited for taxes may 20
sold for not Tess than si-z per Aele
Provides the method OF sale OF sixteeh'"
section lands.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to make certain emergency
Appropriations for the State Depart
sasnt Of Education and the Secretary
~ state.
kpprohriates $500 for the Depart
tnert OF Education for printing up 10
April /. 1919. and appropfiates $500 for
the office IF Secretary of State TO COW
ef postage. express and other office ex-
penses up 70 April I. 1873.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act for the holdover members and
clerks OF the General Assembly for
1919. Provides what members Of the
Senate and the House shall be held over
to complete the unfinished business Of
both houses AT the time of adjournment
end what employees of both houses
shall be retained.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

A,---l-- y, q ; : - II Ibid
- Amends Aet y Of 1915. provias. !.
shall be held by one NUNS Cities
for each city Fixes the VA Judge
large cities at $4,000 a VEN afg for
smaller cities at $2.0-5 a vsss and for
the City Clerk the clerk Of ~ Makes
ipal Court and permits him to Munic-
deputies The Act to become ~ sppoint
after the general election Of tass seuve
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to appropriate money for the
purchase Of land on which the State
Board of Control Of the Agricultural
Experiment Station to purchase the
acre OF land on which the serum plant
Is located and repair and enlarge the
buildings on the same, and to purchase
necessary equipment Appfopriatcs
SO. 900 for this purpose.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 30a.
Annruxed March II. 1914

An Act TO provide for the recording
of certificates of discharge for soidit rs
and sailors Of the great war. Makes ii
the duty OF the Recorder OF each County
to record the certificates OF discharge
upon the payment of a rec not to ex-
coed 2bc. Makes IL the duty of the
County Court to provide proper record
book for the purpose OF keeping suah
records.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. ~.

An Act to authorize the Governor to-
execute deeds to certain lands ceded
20 the State by the United States and
vests the Governor with all the power
and authority vested in the Governor
Of the Territory OF Arkansas by act of
Congress approved July 4. 1892. and
makes Il me duty OF the Governor TO
executa deeds TO purchasers of lands
upon satisfactory showing that said
lands were purchased and paid for un-
der the provision of said act of Con-
Eress.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT 40. 100.


An Act to amend Kirbys Digest SO
as to allow the statute of limitations
70 run against married women. The
act repeats the exception In favor OF
married women, but provides that any
such married women who now has
cause OF action upon which she might
sue may bring such suit within one
year of the passage of this bill.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

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An Act TO prevent the dissertation 81
the flag OF the United States and Of the
State or Arkansas. Prohibits the use
OF the flag for advertising purposes,
and prohibits the mutilation and &C.
faeemeut Of the flag. and provides for
OF one who. by word or act.
publicly exhibits contempt for the Rag.
coiors. coat OF arms or other insignia
Of the State OF Arkansas and the Unit
ed States: fixes punishment for the We
olaticn of such act BY fine not exceed
ing sf00 or imprisonment for not over
80 DAYS or both
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

other shall be deemed guilty of a fell
ony And every person who shall burn
any grain or food sturYs or feed, cot
ton or cotton seed or any goods, wares
or merchandise. or any farming nipple
ment. machinery or vehicle or any OH
er personal property, the property OF
himself or another. when the value Is
more than $40 shall be deemed guilty
Of a misdemeanor and be fined not more
than 5000
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 3s3.

An Act TO permit special consolidated
and common school districts 70 expend
money for transportation. Authorizes
the members or directors OF such eis-
tricts 10 purchase wagons, buses Or
other means OF transportation ana lilre
persons TO operate them or make 9theF
arrangements necessary Permits them
10 lease or build teacherages or homes
for the accommodation of the teachers
for the district.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

approved tts IHAH.
An Act to amend Act No 100 Of the
Acts of 1916 entitled AN Act to re-
move the disabilities OF married women
in the state Of Arkansas" Provides that
married women shall have all of the
rights and be subjected 70 all the laws
Of the State as If she were femme
sole. IL rs expressly declared to be the
intention OF the act 10 remove all stat
utory disabilities as well as common
law disabilities, such as the disability
TO act as Administrative. executrix. etc.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

EFEFVFFU
An Act to provide the time for hold
ing Chaneery Courts In the Seventh
Chancery District
Fixes the time for the court in the
vafious counties as follows.
Lafayette county. second Monday in
January. April July and October.
Columbia County. fourth Monday in
January. April. July and October.
Union county. first Monday in March.
June. September and December
Dallas county. first Monday in Feb
ruary May. August and November.
0uachita county. third Monday in
March, June, September and December.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. POS.
AnnroHed March = 1QIa

Provides that the clerk of the SUI
preme Court shall receive $4,000 per
year and shall employ two deputies at
1000 per year each. such salaries to
be paid out of the fees OF the office
and provides further that the clerk
may employ an additional assistant
when in the opinion of the judges Of the
court such employment is necessary
Provides that in no case must the sal
aries exceed the fees of the office.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT No. SO.
Approved February II. 1919.

An Act to make an appropriation for
the payment of interest on the univer-
sity endowment fund and for disposal
OF the Interest on the j. S. Aiphin
notes. Appropriates $56.725 to pay I'M
terest on permanent school bonds. APP
propriates $100f60 to pay interest on
the university endowment bonds. For
printing and engraving bonds, 1921 +.
ates from the interest on the i. s. Al
phin notes S2,160. to be paid to the
financial officer of the university for
the benefit of the university
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to prohibit municipal off
GERS or employees from receiving gratul-
ties from municipal corporations or
public utility companies. Prohibits any
officer or employee from receiving any
water. gas. electric current or other
service from any public utility com
pany for less rate than the general
public pays therefor. Provides PEN
atty or not less than $40 nor more than
$500 for violating the act
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act for the protection and health
Of women workers. Provides that there
shall be established in every factory
manufacturing or established work
shop. where six or more men and wom-
en- are employed. separate toilet ana
wash rooms. also suitable lunch rooms
for women employees; and provides
that where no lunch room is furnished.
women workers shall be allowed not
less than one hour for meal time; Pro-
yides that the Commissioners of sa Dor
shall enforce the provisions of the act.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act for the control and sunprea-
sition Of prostitution and venereaf dis
cases. Provides for the acceptance OF
the benefits of the Act of Congress No
1913. Of the Sixty-fifth Congress Makes
the State Treasurer the custodian Of
the funds derived from such act. Makes
the State Board of Health the agent Of
the State for the purpose of carrying
into effect the provisions of said act
and makes the secretary OF said board
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. ISL. -

An Act making appropriation .o so sn
tension work in agricultuiai en- ~ ~ lar
economies. Appropriated sloo,,,d nome
economics.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Provides for the sale Of sixt....,
section lands In those townsh,ns T.
which no Inhabitants reside Prav,aaa y
that the land may be sold on the ne'i
ton OF any inhabitant OF the conntv
supported by the affidavit OF thrss
other Inhabitants of the County thai no
inhabitant resides in such township
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. IT'S.
nnrn.asg RFn~ch x TOTO

An Act TO amend Act 304 OF the Cen
eral Assembly of 1909. Provides for q
History Commission Provides that
such commission shall perfect and COM
plete It's work of preserving the his
tory OF Arkansas part in the great war,
and fixes the salary OF the secretary
to the commission at the sum of $4,000
year.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Amends Section 5s42 OF Kirby p's an.
20 az to provide that II me al"y ~ mem
propriated by the Legislature -. chIms
sions is insufficient TO pay s ,urorated in
4, ~ PROPORTION. and II there = ~ IN nat S
cess from the amount appropra,as'ssm among
such excess shall be profhte'
the persons allowed pensions
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
Acr NO. 5.

An Act 70 amend Section Is OF Act
is4 ~ 1917. entitled AN Act establish
ing and liking The salaries and fees OF
county officials OF All counties having
two Judi sal districts and a population
or more than 10000
Amends Section Is by providing that
the excess fees arising by law from the
commissions allowed 70 the collector
and treasurer for collecting. receiving
and disbursing the school fund shall be
paid into tho school fund and not into
the general revenue fund of the coun-
~, as formerly provided.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
Act No. ~.


An Act for deficiency appropriation
for the State Hospital for Nervous Dis
eases Appfopriates $40 600 to cover
deficit in appropriation for period end
ing March 81 1919
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act making appropriations fer the
State University. Appfopfiates for the
maintenance OF such university. for
salaries. the sum OF s250.b00: for main
tenance. equipment, etc. s2f0,009; for
purchase OF land for experiment sta
ton, SIS. coo. Appfopriafes $I2.56e.6S to
pey interest due on university eDdcw-
mont bonds. tsie-lsz0.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 3ai.

An Act to provide for the place OF
taxation OF personal property Of cor
porations. Provides that such property
shall be assessed Ia the County In
which II Is located. regardless OF the To-
cation OF the principal office OF iAe
corporation.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
The cost of this pubIi-
cation to the taxpayers
is the sum of $238.OO
A Synopsis of General
Acts, 1919

The following is synopsis as pre-
pared by the Attorney General under
che provisions OF Initiate Act No. %
1914. OF an general laws passed by the
General Assembly Of 1919. and APP
proved BY the Governor.
Respectfully.
tom ]. TERRAL.
Secrefafv Of state
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act TO cure defective acknowledge
ments. Provides that acknowledgment
To Instruments conveying land which
has been heretofore taken and which
are defective are cured Of irregalari-
ties. Provides the Act does not apply
10 any acknowledgment upon which
suit Is now pending
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

IA y ct to amend Sections 2 and Of
sthe iinihative act of Act No. / OF the
Acts OF 1917 Provides for the holding
of primary elections on the second
Tuesday In August preceding the gen
-arsi election.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Amends Section 1858 of Kirbv's Di-
gest. Provides that it shall be lawful
for any number of farmers to make
mutual pledges and give valid oblira
ton TO each other for their own insur-
ance from loss by fire. tornado light
ming. cyclone or wind storms, but such
association or person shall not insure
any property not owned by one of their
members. Provides that members may
be tenants as well as land owners.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. f4I.


AVVtUFtU y tUFuHFy ~ TDIHs
An Act to regulate the fees for keep
ing prisoners. Allows the sheriff one
dollar day for the keeping of prison
ers in county jails. Act does not apply
top Crawford. Madison. Sebastian. New
ton. Greene. Lafayette and st. Francis
counties.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 10.
Approved january 20, 1919.

An Act to provide for the mainte-
nance of the four district agricultural
schools. Appropriates $500. GOO for first
district school. 100000 for second dis
trict school. si20 900 for third district
school. and $4,000 for fourth district
school
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 2S7.
Approved March ~, 1914.

An Act to appropriate money for the
reprinting Of certain Supreme Court re-
ports. Appropriates $4,000 for the re-
printing of Supreme Court reports that
are now or shortly will be out of print
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

AWpFWNfU FfWFWNFf - IHIHa
An Act TO make certain emergency
appropriations for the maintenance OF
the State Capitol building. Appropri-
ates s4.9s5 for the maintenance of the
state Capitol.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to enable wife Of an insou.
husband to convey her dover. provianaeo
that such wife may convey her aou'ss
by joining IN petition Of the guardian
for such sale and by separate instr,."
ment duly acknowledged CONVEYING N,
her interest In the land "'
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act for the supervision OF FIRE in
surance rating bureaus and to permit
competition CT the insurance business
All persons, Arms and corporations en-
gagged ia the business of Are insurance
rate making are deemed TO be rating
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT no. $50.
AnprGyed March II. 1910.

An Act permitting cities of the first
class to levy a tax. not to exceed So on
automobiles. to be used exclusively for
the building and maintaining of streets
alleys etc. and provides penalty. Act
permits cities to issue such licenses
and enforce ordinances for the regula-
ton Of the same
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT No. i37.

NpnFOFFH EfDFuaF3 70 IHf"s
An Act making deficiency appropria-
lions for the various department OF
State government Appropriates S2ba,-
570.73 to cover deficiency in the Vari-
Gus departments of the State govern
ment for the period ending March 81,
1913
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

AppfoFcd JnnuRry II 1DIH.
An Act to prescribe the salary OF
stenographer employed by the Chief
Justice OF the Supreme Court
Fixes the salary Of such stenogra-
pher at the sum Of si.S00 per annum.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

To change the form OF relincn,..
ment OF dover. prescribes that ths nm
may reiinquish dewer by joining IN
veyance to husbands guarantee. '0n-
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 1855.
Approved March z. 1910.

An Act 70 appropriate money for the
contingent expenses and par dion, ~
the General Assembly. Appropriates
sbV,OO0 out OF the general revenue funo
70 pay contingent expenses, mileage
and per diem
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

ApprOted FebfuaFy z, 1913.
An Act to make a deficiency appro
prlation for the Arkansas Deaf Mute
Institute. Appropriates 81 900 to cover
deficiency 10 maintain the Arkensas
Dear Mute Institute for period prior to
March 81, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to appropriate money 10 pay
interest on the State note issue. APP
prepriates $7i.250 out OF the sinking
fund to pay the interest on the note
issue OF the State
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act making app . University OF
, Arbansas and also for the b aaanipspriates
mai OF such University A rp1pment and
$4,000 for the medical S,,,,aT
ss0 a00 for the Branch Notie
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to pay for certain legal adj
yertising done by the newspapers OF
Arkansas By direction of the General
Assembly OF 1917.
Apprupriates various Sums 10 numer-
ons papers IN the State Of Arkansas for
printing
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

.nnra Aggsp sis 1so for tn aseatorIuru.
nance ne'o Of the tub eulosi ,hs purpose e
inpstalling an electric lign ates sii, 1so e.
sanatorium and APPROX IA equipn,,eanss6
additional buildings ,s;.e. and >Av~
$500 for X-ray
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. Iss.

An Act TO prescribe freight rates on
crushed stone, sand and gravel. The
act fixes the rates to be charged per
State.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act To appropriate money soidIers
tensions to ex Confederate sd, so PEN
Appropriate s2.225.ooO TO pay s's
sions
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 5a2.

FFFFVFEW IWTUs
An Act To amend Section 1879 Of Kir-
by'S Digest Provides that persons
warned to work on the road shall DO
exempt upon the payment Of So for
each day so warned.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT no. III.

AHpFONtd FtbFuAFt n, f0IJ'
An Act to amend Act 15T OF the Acts
Of 1915. ProviGSa that the librarian or
the supreme Court may appoint an as
sistant at the salary OF $1,000 a year
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to make a deficiency appro-
priation for the Confederate Soldiers
Home. Appropriates $4,000 to cover
deficiency in appropriation for period
ending March 81, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

.nn,onrlates money out q r dis
.a nPprvpf und 10 pay snsnpproeprIatss
sriet taxes for levies'
III 500 for this purpose
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Annro.ed Fehrnnrr hi. IaIn-

An Act to appropriate money to pay
deficiencies Of the State penitentiary
Appropriates $is9.i60 for accounts con
tracted prior to April l. 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. ESQ.

An Act to appropriate money for the
purpose of tick eradication. Appropri-
ates 100000 for the purpose or tick
eradication in the State Of Arkansas
The expenditure OF which is to be I'M
der the control of the Board of Control
Of the Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 10.

Al Act to provide penalties for the
burning Of property. Provides that ey-
cry person who shall maliciousiy burn
any dwelling house or other house.
either the property OF himself or an
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 70.
AnDruTed Eebrunrr Ii. IAIA.

An Act TO appropriate money for the
maintenance OF the State Normal
School. Appropriates x11S.f75 for the
maintenance OF the state Normal
School.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act TO nix the salaries of the
stenogra pher for the associate justices
of the Supreme Court. Fixes such sal
aries at $500 a year.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act TO appropriate the sum OF
vice for the battleship Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT No. $3.50. .a,a

Approved Ma Isasa ~ money TO p agI
An Act 10 appropf r,aanent scho9h'
fund fur Appropriate siis.iSo 70 ~
interest.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

the executives officer OF said board for
the enforcement Of such act Appro-
pirates S42734S tc carry out the pro-
visions of the act.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act authorizing cities OF popu-
lation Of 10000 or more TO build, opar-
ate and own auditoriums.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. sfI.

Amends Section / 2 of Act No. i05 OF
1917 fixes the salary OF the attorney
for the Highway Commission at 5000
per year
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Approved March -, ''i for fillng
.nn,onriates $4,000 TO pay ather ns-
cahi pp document tiles ana Office
tres in the state Treasui
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

CHOICE SELECTED State of Maine Christmas Trees; also genuine Holly Wreathe. We have several large trees 16 to IS it, suitable for halls or churches. Prices lowest in city All ~0ods delivered free. Clark & Rogers, 725 Water St. Tel. Bar. 2548-23. T18d*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
AUTU IIRa VUACANIZLNG.

CHEAP VULC MING ruins -ires. 12 years repairing with Goodrich nd JNated Tire companies re- pair tires right. Jimmie Curntn. 331 Fairfield Ave. '19R2 Sai*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

ONWIN VULCANizING CO.-Vul- canIzIng all k4n&s: also dealer in new and second hand tires 3 Knowlton St. Barnum 955-5. Bridge ort- U5a.@
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
HOTELS

GOLDEN HILL HOTEL. 63 Harrison St.. Bridgeport Conn: up-to-daSs service: steam heat; clean and anil tary; electric lights; rates s1 and up: special rates by week. Newly renodeled; hot and cold water m each room; special rates to thea Ire people. Under new management.
 1SCz15aH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
AUTO PAINTING
.AS.Et@E.2Ef1<T~

VILLA COUNTRY CLUB. Inc.-fta- a and Alt4erican res sguran. Danc- Ing and singing every evening: also catering to banquets. etc Accom- nlodations for 3UG people. All foods h ~eason- Br0oklawu Ave, near Suburban A hone iSarnum 2o57
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

BRANCH women's Friend and Domestic League. 4o5
 John St., has reopened, after war. Best of positions and help. Personal references. Bar IGs7-14- B1aHS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
ENGRAVED WEDDING CARDS

YOU MAY REST ASSURED THEY
 AT SOUTHwORTRS 10 ARCADE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
INSTRUCTION.

DRAMATIC EXPRESSION, Elocu- ton, oratOry, mOtiCn picture act ing, musical comedy. Belasco method Mrs. Robert Weber, 223 Deacon St, foot of Sixth St., 14 p. m., 6-9 p. m. Special attention for children. Plays, recitations, dialogues for children, student pre- pared for mot.on pictures, speak ing stage in all branches, lecture platform, public speaking, oratory. story telling, impersonation, inter pretation, expressive movements, voice culture, gesture, modern drama, stage technique, theatrical makeup. Must be under instruc- ton only. T13d%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

GIRL WANTED for general house work. Apply IO5 Broo1zlawn place,
 corner BrOokIawn Ave. Tl2u@
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
FARMS FOR SALE

l6 ACRES, 10 tilable. balance past ure and woodland. All kind fruit trees. Eight room house One 200 feet, two 75-feet and another 26- feet henhouse. Barn, gara ge, brook Price $5.7Oo. Cash $1,5o0. Eight miles to Bridgeport Clark & Son, 1924 Main St.