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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 1917.
Annr0yed Harch z. 1919.

An Act 20 impose a license on each
dog in the State of Arkansas. Pro-
vides that all dogs over months old
shall he listed for taxation. and pro-
vides further that the owner of every
dog over months of age shall pay an
annual license of 81. Provides that
when any sheep or any other live stock
is killed or injured by dogs that the
owner shall report to justice of the
peace, who shall appoint appraisers to
FIX the damage and a report shall be
filed with the county clerk. and il
the County Court finds the claim to he
just one. he shall allow ii and order it
TO be paid out of the dog tax fund: and
also provides that the fees of the jus
tees and the appraisers shall be paid
out of the dog tax fund.
Provides a penalty of not less than
SIS nor more than $40 for failure to pay
license on dogs, and provides that any
dog without a license shall be killed.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

of territory to Improvement districts In
cities and towns ePrescribes that a ma
jority of owners OF lands adjacent to
an Improvement district, desiring TO be
included In such district. may present
their petition To the council. Said coun-
ell shall publish a notice for two weeks
calling on all persons Interested to
show cause for Or against the annexa-
tion and on the day named shall hear
all persons desiring to be heard and the
findings of the council shall be final
unless appealed from In less than 80
days. They shall express their findings
by proper ordinances.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 90.


An Act to secure the maintenance of
roads improved by Improvement dis
tricts Provides that Improvement dis
tricts may be formed TO repair roads or
bridges now or hereafter improved by
road Improvement districts created
either by special act or under general
laws. Provides that ten land owners
establishing such a district may file
with the county clerk a petition TO
form district to maintain such roads
Such clerk shall publish notice cali
ing on all persons to take notice of
such petition. The County Court shall
consider the petition and may create
such a district unless the majority in
value and the majority in number and
acreage are opposed TO it's organiza-
ton. Such courts shall issue an order
creating such district and shall ap-
point three commissioners. and shall
give the district name. 1t shall be
the duty of the commissioners TO keep
the road in repair, and in order to do
this they may borrow money and may
make and issue negotiable evidences of
Indebtedness.
Provides that the commissioners
shall determine what repairs are neces-
sary and shall ascertain the benefits
that Will be derived by the several
tracts OF land in the district, and pro-
yides the annual instaliment for The
payment of such beneft. Provides that
each year the commissioners shall as
certain the amount necessary to main
tain such roads. and they shall certify
10 the county clerk the per cent Of the
assessment that viii be needed TO
maintain such roads for that year The
clerk shall calculate the amount to be
paid by each tract of land and enter
the same on the tax books, and the
same shall be collected by the collec-
tor at the time and in the manner 9TH
err taxes are collected. Provides that
the commissioners may borrow money
and issue bonds. and provides a sink
ing fund for the payment OF same Pro-
vides that the repairs may be made by
contract or by contributing 10 work
done by county officials
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act to amend Act No. 179 of 1917.
Provides that cities of the first and
second class may prescribe license
for any person, Arm or corporation en-
gagged in carrying on or following any
trade. business, professional vocation
or calling within the corporate limits
Of such city. That the City Council
shall provide rules and regulations for
the payment of such license, but in Ak
ing the penalty for failure to pay such
license the penalty cannot be greater
than double the amount of the license
provided. Provides that the ordinance
shall not be effective until il has been
published once a week for four consec-
utive weeks, and provides that upon n
petition of Is per cent OF the qualified
voters of such city said ordinance
shall be referred to the people. and In
a majority shall vote for II. the ordi-
nance viii stand, and Il a majority vote
against 1t. the same shall be repealed.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 5.
Approx January -. 1919.

An Act to amend Section i5 Of Act
164 Of 1917, entitled AN Act establish
ing and fixing the salaries and fees Of
county officials OF all counties having
two judicial districts and population
Or more than 50.000."
Amends Section Is by providing that
the excess fees arising by law from the
commissions allowed 10 the coilertor
and treasurer FOR collecting. receiving
and discussing the school fund shall be
paid into the school fund and not into
the general revenue fund OF the coun~
~, as formerly provided.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act confirming sale of lands I'M
der decree OF Pulaski Chancerv Court,
approved prior to May /. 1873. Pro-
yides that the sale of lands made I'm
pursuance TO the decree of the Pulaski
Chancery Court In favor of the State
of Arkansas, prior to May 1. 1878, are
ratified and confirmed. Provides that,
when the owner of such land presents
to the Commissioner of State Lands a
duly certified copy of the proceedings
or such court. and shall show evidence
of his title and continued payment OF
taxes, the commissioner shall execute
a deed conveying the interest OF the
State in and to such land.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT No. 33a.
Approved March -. 1919.

An Act to amend Act 113 OF 1913 and
1873 of 1917. Provides that any bank,
member of the Federal Reserve Sys-
tenn. who complies with reserve require
ments OF such reserve system shall be
deemed to have complied with the laws
OF this State relative TO reserve. Pro-
vides that the Bank Examiner shall fur
nisb the Federal Board or Federal Re-
serve Bank copies of all examinations
made by him of banks members Of such
Federal system. Permits banks 70 own
such amount OF stock in the Federal Re-
serve Bank as may be necessary to per-
nit them 10 become members Of the
Federal Reserve system. Authorizes
banks to accept for payment at future
date drafts drawn by customers and
issue letters OF credit. such acceptances
and letters Of credit shall be considered
as money borrowed.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act permitting recovery against
railroads for injury caused by running
trains, Notwithstanding contributory
negligence. Provides that contribu-
for persons injured In any suit against
the railroad company, where the in
jury was caused by the running of
trains and where the negligence of the
person injured II az a less degree than
that OF the carrier but that She amount
of the recovery shall be diminished in
proportion to such contributory negli-
gence.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act providing for wash houses ~
coal mines. Provides that u snali pc
the duty Of every owner or lessee % q
coal mine employing more than ten
persons to provide a suitable building
and equip the same with lockers, hahk ,
ers. benches, seats light. heat nor anu
cold water and shower baths ana maj 7
tain the same in good order for the use
and benefit OF all persons employed At
the mine. Prescribes the size ana ma
ture Of said building and designates the
necessary equipment
Provides that such person opelatlit Z :
the mines shall keen and maintain said
house in a clean and sanitary cohai-
tion, and prescribes penalty Of nor
less than $50 nor more than Slou LOT
each days violation OF the provisions
Of the statute.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 50.
Approved February 10. 1919.

An Act to appropriate the money de-
posted in the State treasury to the
credit of the farm fund of the -four
State agricultural schools Appropri-
trict Agricultural school, sSS9.42; TO
the Third District Agricultural school
SLIPS, and to the Fourth District Ag-
ricultural School 1861 Provides that
the funds arising from the sale of
farm products shall be used as con-
tingent fund by the various Boards OF
Trustees, which boards shall designate
custodian, who shall receive and dis
burse the funds on the order Of the
board
Provides that such custodian shall
make quarterly reports TO the Audito-
rial Department. and shall make and
execute bond for the faithful per-
Torrance OF his duties
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 32s.
AnnFOVed March - 49,

An Act prohibiting srespasSt
public property. Makes II iInism. on
ride or drive on the stata sclul TO
grounds except upon the public Sa t.Meel
ways or walks of such grounds uriYe-
able by a fine not exceeding II ~ wnahlsh-
reefs the custodian Of the knii5;s Di-
his deputies 10 arrest persons US ana
the Act Money derived fror, fylatlnE
be paid into the State Treasure ne, y 70
credit Of the general revenue fund On me
hibits any person over the aga .s 70.
years sfrom skating or waikiki VI ~
metal skates on any portion =, I'm
Capitol building or any abutment - me
on or approaches thereto. '"efe-
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
Not NO. 20.
AnnroNnh Anh. IL InIn

An Act to make an appropriation for
the payment of interest on the univer-
sity endowment fund and for disposal
or the interest on the j. s. Alphi In
notes. Appropriates s56.725 to pay in
terest on permanent school bonds. APP
propriates $100.160 to pay interest on
the university endowment bonds For
printing and engraving bonds, 1921
for Is bond containers SIG Appropri-
ates from the interest on the ]. S. AL
phin notes $2.i60. TO be paid to the
financial officer OF the university for
the benefit of the university.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

NrnrONr1 F7cEFunF9 TO. NV
An Act TO prevent the Dissertation OF
the nag Of the United states and Of the
State OF Arkansas Prohibits the use
OF the fag for advertising purpo% }
and prohibits The mutiiation and Sc
Placement OF the flag and provides for
punishment OF one who. BY word or act.
publicly exhibits contempt for the nag.
colors. coat OF arms or other Insignia
OF the State OF Arkansas and the Unit
ed States, hxes punishment for the VI
oiation Of such act by a fine not exceed
ing Sies or imprisonment for not over
80 DAYS. or both
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT No. $50.
a~a.a March ~ 1919.

An Act to amend Section 94ll % =,
bvss Digest. 20 a. TO provide for the sat-
isfaction By verified but Wnleeo..uss Nv,
power OF attorney. Act provides sna ~
when any mortgage or deed OF Il"s 80. IA
personal property has been iuliy lpPs "a
the same shall be satisfied. froAa n.s,
that satisfaction Of personal ply ~
MORTGAGES which are filed but not se-
corded may be satisfied by the reee rec III,
or other person when euthotl@eu az
power of attorney. which power .gla.eisa
torney shall be filed with the satlsi'13 i
mortgage OF when the fhor'eee
Withdrawn in lieu thereof
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. I47.
Approved March 4. 1919.


An Act to provides for the assess
ment of property. Act provides that
before April the County Judge shall
appoint two property owners in each
township. who. together with the as
SCISSOR, shall compose the township
board of assessment. duplicate copy
of such appointments shall be filed with
the county clerk, who shall certify the
same to the Tax Commission. Provides
that the Tax Commission shall furnish
necessary copies of all lists. etc, to
the county clerk, who shall have a sui
iicient number of copies printed for the
use of the county. Provides that prop
erty shall be assessed of It's owner
ship and value on the first day of May
Requires the assessor to publish notice
on the dates on which he Will be IN
each township. Requires the board 70
sit on the day for which notice has
been given and value all property pre-
sented. Requires the owner of property
70 list the same during the time SAID
board Is sitting. and requires him 10
answer upon oath all questions pro-
pounded to him by the board. Pros
videS that nonresident owners and
those unavoidabiy assent may have
thelr property listed by an agent or
by verified lists filed with the assessor
before the day Of the assessment OF
property in such township. Provides
penalty of 25 per cent for delinquent
assessments, with a minimum penalty
Of 800. Makes IL the duty of the
btdiA 10 WISH tUe ftSiCetiCe OF pihNF u
business of any delinquent and value
his property and make out an assess
ment list against him not later than Is
days after the adjournment. Provides
that the members OF the board shall
receive SO a day and so cents for each
delinquent tax list Prescribes an oath
for taxpayers to take before the as
sessment OF their property. Provides
for an appeal to the County Court not
later than the 25th day OF September.
Provides that hearing on appeal may
be had at the October term after such
assessment. Requires the assessor to
call meeting OF the members of the
boards Of the different townships be-
tween the 10th and goth of August of
each year. Provides for the assessment
of real estate In each odd numbered
year. Requires the assessor to make
reports 10 the Arkansas Tax Commits
sion. Fixes the fees of the assessors.
Requires the assessor to assess all
property which has been left OFF OF the
assessment list when the same has
been placed on the assessment book by
the county clerk. Authorizes the Tay
Commission 10 direct the county clerk
TO place any property omitted on the
tax books.
Repeats Act PA OF 1917.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act authorizing the State Auditor
and the state Treasurer to transfer
funds from the sinking fund TO the gem
eral revenue fund and makes appro-
priation for interest due March l. 1919.
The State Auditor and State Treasurer
airLtne y,na ~ the general revenue
fund $37.57706, and the sum OF ST.
S12.51 is 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. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act TO provide Tor the form OF ac-
Acknowledgements executed by corpora
tions and curing acknowledgment
heretofore executed. Prescribes the
form of acknowledgment TO be execut-
ed by all corporations when conveying
land, and provides further that all ac-
anceS affecting the titles of real es-
tate which have heretofore been re-
corded shall be binding on said corpo-
rations and effectuai for the purpose
set out in such instances.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 2O9.
Approved March z, 1919.

An Act to create a bureau of crop
estimates, etc. Provides that the
Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures
and Agriculture, together with two as
sistants to be appointed by him, shall
compose a bureau of crop estimates
and statistics relating to crops and
compile and give the necessary pub
LEFTY to the resources of the State.
Provides that such bureau shall CO.
operate with the Federal Bureau OF
Crop Statistics.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 3f4.
a...uE ..E - 1919.

An Act to provide for permanent
school fund and for the sale o. stste
lands. Provides that the proceeds oe, ~,
rived from the sale OF state lands Snai'
20 into the permanent school fund, fI9 ,,
vides that all state lands snah os s ssni
for not less than $3.50 an acre except
for lands forfeited for taxes may pe
sold for not less than SLIPS per sc,s n
Provides the method of sale OF sixteen'h
section lands
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act to amend Act 80 OF 1917.
Makes IL the duty of a Peace OFFICER
on notice OF the Inspector, where the
owner of cattle has failed TO dip the
same, to take possession Of said cattle
and dip them. Said officer Is author
lied to make q charge OF not less than
81. or more than 50 for his services.
and the person in charge OF said cattle
shall pay the same. and III he falls to
pay the cattle shall be sold for the sat
isfaction OF the costs. Directs the Peace
Officer to take up and dip all stray
cattle running at large not being
dipped.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. go.
Annrox March n fnfQ

An Act to prohibit municipal Off
GERS or employees from receiving gratui-
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 a less rate than the general
public pays therefor. Provides a PEN
alty Of not less than $40 nor more than
5000 for violating the act.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act for the control and suppress
sition OF prostitution and venereal dis
eases. Provides for the acceptance OF
the benefits OF the Act OF Congress No.
1873. of the Sixty-fifth CongreAs 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 pfDvisions of said act.
and makes the secretary of said board
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 343.
s.n~.-a xsa~rf. 81 EnIQ

An Act to permit special consolidated
and common school districts 20 expena
money for transportation. AUTHORIZES
the members or directors of such nls-
tricts TO purchase wagons. buses or
other means of transportation and hire
persons to operate them or make other
arrangements necessary. Permits them
10 lease or build teacherages or homes
for the accommodation OF the teachers
for the district.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 2f1.
Auuraxed March IQIn

Authorizes the Secretary of State to
furnish the Supreme Court reports to
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
nsh the Federal Courts of this State
with volumes OF such reports. begin
ming with Volume 126.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 2S5.
Auuroyet1 afnreh II. 1919,

An Act to provide for the re-digest-
ing OF the Statute. Providesstha tho
Governor and Supreme Court shall with
in 80 days appoint some suitable person
to redigest the Statutes and also TO APP
point an examiner to approve the same
when completed.
Provides for the printing of $4,000
copies. Appropriates $4,000 for the dir
gester. $4,000 for the examiner and s40,A
600 for printing.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

Provides that the clerk OF the Su-
preme Court shall receive $4,000 per
year and shall employ two deputies at
$4,000 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. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 273.
Ma-A ~ Tn10

Amends Sections IL and 10 of Act
1871 of 1915. Provides that me Cont-
missioner OF Labor may establish reg
,lIations governing the employment of
females in hotels and restaurants. Pro-
vides that such regulations shall not
permit female employees TO be employ
"a IN excess OF nine houfs in any one
dsv nor for less wage than will sup
DIV them with proper living.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act to appropriate money for the
purchase OF land on which the State
Serum Plant Is located. Authorizes the
Board of Control Of the Agricultural
Experiment Station 10 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 Appropriates
S15,G eco for this purpose
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO, 10.


Approved January "a, 1919.
An Act TO provide the time for hold
ing Chancery Courts in the Seventh
Chancery District.
Fixes the time for the court In the
various 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, nrst Monday in March.
June September and December.
Dallas county, hrst Monday in Feb
rfsary. May. August and November.
ouachita county. third Monday IN
March. June, September and December.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT No. 3f4.
Approved Hnrrh .. -

An Act to amend Section az
lss Of lsll. Makes il unlawful 70 p "A. Act
or erected in the waters ~ .x htained
or to sell or TO have in pos.esl LIS Stats.
seine net or fish basket arsess'oh any
nets without wings or with w. hoop
over so feet long on each siaa 'nss not
meshes not less than inches a lnl the
Does ;n not pronP5 the using Of min us5s
not over 30 feet fong nor win seines
smaller than 2 inches by picnia nlneshes
between June 18th and septembbssas ues.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

An Act TO make certain emergency
appropriations for the State Depart
ment of Education and the Secretary
OF State
Appropriates $500 for the Depart
ment of Education for printing up to
April 1. 1918. and appropriates $500 for
the effice of Secretary OF State TO COW
err postage, express and other office ex-
penses UP to April 1. 1919.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT M. aIa.


Amends Act 50 OF 1913. prcsis
sh h M Na si,a Court Tor large that
for each city Fixes ~ ~ ludps
large cities at $4,000 a vsa salary for
smaller cities at s2.0c- a vsa. and Tor
the city Clerk the clerk ~ ~ Makes
ipal Court and permits lin dunie.
deputies, The Act TO become sppont
after the general election ~ Elective
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. sod.
A IL lAI q

An Act to provide for the recording
of certificates OF discharge for soldiers
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 CSC. Makes IL the duty Of the
County Court to provide proper record
book for the purpose of keeping such
records
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. rs.
anuroxed Eehrrtary 10 4ofo

An Act providing for the sale of cot
ton samples by the warehouse and mar
keting bureau. Empowers the board Of
supervisors to bale and have ready for
market all cotton samples coming in
their possession during 1919. Provides
that such cotton shall be sold at public
or private sale and the proceeds arising
from such cotton shall be deposited in
the State treasury for the warehouse
and market fund.
Appropriates $4,000 out OF such fund
to defray expenses incurred in grading.
classifying and handling such cotton.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 100.
Approved February 20. 1919.

An Act to amend Kirbys Digest 80
as to allow the statute OF limitations
to 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. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26
Alr 80. as2.


AUnfOtF0 NHFtU ~ = f1I-nqf
A,n.nds Section 5942 OF Kirby's Diges.
so as to provide that Il the amour. n en-
propfIated by the Legislature lol n,alms
sions is insufficient TO pay ,nssatsd in
In fun then that ii shall be profs az ex-
just proportion, and " then c that
s,,ch excess shall be prorated a"'V
the persons allowed pensions
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-06-26

Amends Section 435S of Kirby's Di-
gesf Provides that il shall be lawful
for any number of farmers to make
mutual pledges and give valid obliga-
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.