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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 800.
Approved March ~, 1919.

An Act to amend Act lis Of 1918 and
1873 OF 1917. Provides that any bank a
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
niSh the Federal Board or Federal Re-
serve Bank copies Of all examinations
made by him OF banks members Of such
Federal system. Permits banks to own
such amount OF stock In the Federal Re-
serve Bank as may be necessary 70 per-
init them TO 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. ouch acceptances
and letters Of credit shall be considered
as money borrowed.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 226.
Annrau.A tIursf ~ anfn

An Act confirming sale Of lands un-
der decree Of Pulaski Chancerv Court,
approved prior to May 1. 1873. Pro-
Nides that the sale of lands made in
pursuance TO the decree of the Pulaski
Chancerx 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
OF such court. and shall show evidence
Of his title and continued payment of
taxes, the commissioner shall execute
deed conveying the interest Of the
State in and to such land.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An Act changing the time of holding
Chancery Court in the Eighth Chancery
District. Fixes the time for such
courts as follows:
Randolph County. first Tuesday in
March and September.
Sharp County (northern distrlct)
second Tuesday in March and Septem-
Der.
Lawrence County eastern distr;ct}
fourth Tuesday in April and third Tues
day in September.
Lawrence County (western districD
first Tuesday in April and first Tuesday
in September.
Fulton County second Tuesday In
April and October.
Baxter County. third Tuesday in
April and October.
Sharp County (southern district)
first Tuesday in May and November.
lizard County, second Tuesday IN May
and November.
Jackson County, fourth Tuesday in
May and November.
Independence County. fourth Tuesday
in June and December.
Stone County. second Tuesday in
June and December.
Cleburne County. third Tuedsay in
June and December.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03


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-
ates out of such fund TO the Second Dis
trict Agricultural School $S89.42; to
the Third District Agricultural School
Sl.72S, and to the Fourth District Ag-
ricultural School S51637 Provides that
the funds arising from the sale Of
farm products shall be used az con-
tingent fund by the various Boards Of
Trustees. which boards shall designate
a 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, 1919-07-03

An Act to amend Act s9 OF 1917
Makes It 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 a charge OF not less than
81. or more than So for his services,
and the person In charge OF said cattle
shall pay the same. and II he fails 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, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. $50.
Annroxpd March ~. 1919.

Of territory TO Improvement districts in
cities and towns Prescribes 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-
eli shall publish 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, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 142.
Annro~aA NEa~eh A. lQtn

An Act to provide for the redemption
OF lands sold to the State for taxes. but
not certified TO the Commissioner of
State Lands. Provides that all lands
forfeited in the State for taxes prior
TO 1908, which have not been certified to
the Commissioners of State Lands. are
Cancelled and set aside and held for
naught. That lands sold to the State
since 1908 or hereafter which have not
been certified to the commissioner may
be redeemed by fling with the commits
sioner a certificate from the clerk Of
the county showing the sale of the
land. the amount of the taxes. penalty
and cost due thereon. and the payment
thereon, and make a sworn statement
in writing that he Is the holder Of such
lands. Provides that upon such show
ing the commissioner shall execute a
deed to such person.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT No. rs4.

NnHFetFu EFUfUWNF - W.
An Act providing for wash houses at
coal mines. Provides that i shal pc
the duty of every owner or lessee o. q
coal nine employing more than ten
persons TO provide a suitable building
and equip the same with lockers, nans,
ers. benches. seats light. neat not ahu
cold water and shower baths. and laia ~
tain the same in good order iof me use
and benefit ~ All persons employed at
the mine. Prescrtbes the size ana ma
ture of said building and designates the
necessary equipment.
Provides that such person operating
the mines shall keep and maintain said
house in clean and sanitary condi-
ton. and prescribes a penalty OF noi
less than $50 nor more than SlOo toi
each days violation of the provisions
OF the statufa
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. lat.
AnnroNed March 4. IAIA-

An Act to provide 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. A 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 suf-
ftcient number of copies printed for the
use of the county. Provides that prop
erty shall be assessed as of its owner
ship and value on the first day of May.
Requires the assessor to publish notice
on the dates on which he viii be IN
each township. Requires the board TO
SIT on the day for which notice has
been given and value all property pre-
sented- Requires the owner OF property
10 list the same during the time said
board Is sitting, and requires him TO
answer upon oath all questions pro-
pounded to him by the board. Pro-
vides that nonresident owners and
those unavoidably assent may have
their 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
a penalty of 25 per cent for delinquent
assessment with minimum penalty
OF $1.00 Makes IL the duty of the
business OF any delinquent and value
MS 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 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 TO 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 Tar
Commission to direct the county clerk
to place any property omitted on the
tax books.
Repeats Act 234 Of 1917
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 200.
Annro~ed March z fQfQ-

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, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. ai4. ~,

An Act to provide for permanent
school fund and for the sale OF stale
lands Provides that the proceeds os,
rived from the sale of state lands snali
20 into the permanent school FUND fI9s
vides that all State lands shai DC So o.'s
for not less than s2.50 an acre except
for lands forfeited for taxes may pc
sold for not less than $l.25 psr acl .
Provides the method Of sale OF stxteenu'
section lands.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An Act prohibiting rresnsa
public property Makes it unlsa on
ride or drive on the stat wtul to
grounds. except upon the public spitol
MAS b,s b or Walks ai, OF such Frounds' pups ss
reefs the custodian Of the h1,iiaguo. d.
his deputies Go arrest persons ' v,a5ss and
the Act Money derived from tsoiating
be paid into the State. Tres sur. mes mes to
credit Of the general revenue fnna 20 the
hibits any person over the age u :. Ffo.
years rom skating or walking WIN y
Capitol building or any abufmsr, u he
on or approaches thereto. enefs-
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. $50.
Annroxed March ~, 1919.

An Act TO amend Section o9ll ~ 81.
bv'a Digest. 40 as TO provide for the SAL,
isfaction by verified but unrecoIaastt
power OF attorney. Act provides ,as ~
when any mortgage or deed Of tIuss "a
personal property has been tully pa -
the same shall be satisfied. fIosls st,,
that satisfaction Of persona ply "a
corded may be satisfied by the rec9rues,s.
or other person when authorlzev ~
power OF attorney. which power o. "a
torney shall be filed with the satl ,n Il
mortgage or when the morts~e
Withdrawn in lieu thereon.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 2so.

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 Congress Makes
the State Treasurer the custodisn ~
the funds derived from such eet. Makes
the State Board of Health the agent OF
the State for the purpose of CARVING
into effect the provisions Of said act.
and makes the secretary Of said board
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 2S5.
Annro~na Mach IT IpfQ.

An Act to provide for the re-digest-
ing OF the Statute. Provides that the
and Supreme Court shall with
in 30 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 10000
copies. Appropriates $4,000 for the di-
gester. 81, 900 for the examiner and s40,-
600 for printing
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
AcT NO. i22.

An Act to appropriate money to pay
interest on the State note issue. APP
propriates s71.250 out of the sinking
fund 20 pay the interest on the note
issue of the State
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An Act to make certain emergency
appropriations for the State Depart
rnent OF Education and the Secretary
Of State.
Appropriates $500 for the Depart
ment of Education for printing up to
April /. 1919, and appropriates $500 for
the office OF Secretary Of State TO COW
or postage. express and other office ex-
penses UP % April !. 1919.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An Act to amend Section ' ~
t tSs o. ~ is ea,, Makes i unlawful "a p Act
or erected esuI e he be 9e placed mantsian
or to sell or TO have IN possa M. Stats
seine net or fish basket vssaon anv
nets without wings or win Ne S.pt hoop
over 30 feet long on each s;a Y ihgs not
meshes not less than 3 lnebs. and The
Does net prohibit the using N SQUARE
S not oyer o 90 prohibit fes, The use Of seS
smaller than inches bv nfensn meshes
between June 18th and Senteno, Parties
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 275.

Amends Sections II and - OF Act
1g1 of 1915. Provides that the Conn
MISSIONER OF Labor may establish reg
u1atfons governing the employment OF
females in hotels and restaurants. Pro-
vides that such regulations shall not
permit female employees to be employ
cd in excess OF nine hoWs IN any one
dav nor for less wage than will sup
piy them with a proper living.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. Isl.

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 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 Appropriates
1900 for this purpose
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. $50.
ADprgved March n. 1914.

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
atty of not less than $40 nor more than
$500 for violating the act
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An Act to provide for the form of ac-
knowI Judgments executed BY corpora
tons and curing acknoWl edgments
heretofore executed Prescfibes the
form OF acknowledgment 10 be execut-
ed by ali corporations when conveying
land, and provides further that ell ac-
ances affecting the titles of real es-
tate which have heretofore been re-
corded shall be binding on said corpo-
rations and effeciual for the purpose
set out in such instances.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. s.
Annroxed January 13. 1919.

An Act to amend Section 10 Of Act
1Gs OF 1917 entitled An Act establish
ing and hxing the salaries and fees OF
county officials OF all counties having
two judicial districts and a population
Of more than 10000"
Amends Section is by providing that
the excess fees arising by law from the
commissions allowed to the collector
and treasurer for collecting, receiving
and disburslng the scnool 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, 1919-07-03

An Act TO provide for the recording
OF certificates of discharge for soldiers
and sailors Of the great war. Makes IT
the duty of the Recorder OF each County
to record the certificates OF discharge
upon the payment of a rec not to ex-
coed 25c. Makes Ii the duty of the
County Court to provide a proper record
book for the purpose OF keeping such
records.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT No. 90.
ApDroyed February II. 1919.

Approved FchFhuFt IL iNips
An Act to amend Act No. l59 OF the
Acts OF 1915. entitled An Act 70 re-
move the disabilities Of married women
ia the State Of Arkansas. Provides that
married women shall have ali oi the
rights and be subjected 20 all the laws
OF the State as II she were femme
sole. II Is expressly declared TO be the
Intention OF the act TO remove all stat
utory disabilities as well as common
law disabilities. such as the disability
10 act as sdministratrix eNecutrix. etc
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

Approved january 81. 1919.

EFFFWF FEEfEEEFFEF FFTFVF
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. hrst Monday in March.
June. September and December.
Dallas county. first Monday In Feb
ruary. May August and November.
Ouachita county, third Monday IN
March. June. September and December.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 95.
AnnrONcd February 10. 1aIA.

An Act providing for the sale OF cot
ton samples by the warehouse and mar
keting bureau. Empowers the board of
supervisors 70 pale ana nave ready for
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 5000 out Of such fund
to defray expenses incurred In grading.
classifying and handling such cotton.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An Act for the follower members and
clerks Of the General Assembly for
fatq 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. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. Oh.
ADprnxed February 10. rnfQ

Amends Section 1853 Of Kirby's Di-
gest. Prov idesN 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.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. $50.
Approved March 4. 1919.

An Act permitting recovery against
railroads for injury caused by running
trains. Notwithstanding contributory
negligence. Provides that contrtbu-
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 is OF a less degree than
that OF the carrier. but that the amount
OF the recovery shall be diminished in
proportion 10 such contributory negli-
gence.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT No. 2II.
Annroxcd March z. 1919.

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
nish the Federal Courts of this State
with volumes of such reports. begin
ming with Volume LIE.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An Act TO permit special consolidated
and common school districts to expend
money for transportation Authorizes
the members or directors Of such dis
tricts to purchase wagons, busses or
other means of transportation and hfe
persons to operate them or make other
arrangements necessary. Permits them
20 lease or build teacherages or homes
for the accommodation OF the teachefS
for the district
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

Amends Act 81 OF 1918 Il a 1919.
the Municipal Court ~, rfoviees ~.
shall be held by one rop,i ,3arge eitis''
for each city. Fixes bn pal judss
large cities at $4,000 salary N.
smaller cities at s2.0-s v saF and "a,
the City Clerk the clerk 81 At a Makss
ipal Court and permits hin ene Mune'
deputies eiHr e, The Act 70 become ONE asappoist
aAeer the seneral election 81 ,Gss5seciise
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03


An Act TO make an appropriat ton for
the payment of interest on the univer-
sity endowment fund and for disposal
of the interest on the j. s. Aiphin
notes. Approprates s56.725 TO pay in
terest on permanent school bonds APP
propriates 500, so 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 j. S. AL
phin notes $2.160, to be paid to the
financial officer of the university for
the benefit of the university
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 2e5.
= aaa..r. 40 r0I0

An Act for the protection and heaitn
~ ,yo,nen workers Provides that there
shall be established in every factory
Misunderstanding or established work
shop. where six or more men and WONT
On are employed. separate toilet ana
wash rooms. also suitable lunch rooms
ror 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-
vides that the Commissioner or LABOR
sball enforce the provisions Of the act
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An Act 70 prevent the deSecratlon OF
the flag Of the United States and of the
State OF Arkansas. Prohibits the use
OF the flag for Advertising purposes.
and prohibits the mutilation and Sc
facement OF the Gag, and provides for
punishment OF one who. by word or Nct
publicly eNh bits contempt for the nag,
colors. coat OF arms or other insignia
OF the State OF Arkansas and the Unit
ed States; fixes punishment for the VI
oiation or such act by hne not exceed
ing 500 or imprisonment for not over
80 davS or both
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 20S.

Provides that the clerk Of the SUI
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, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 3S2.
A.axcd March ~, iOlos

Amends Section 5942 OF Kirbys pts sn.
no az to provide that II the an9 9or nen-
propriated by the Legislature claims
slons is insufficient TO pay tnn v in
In full then that u shaii ~ ~ IL an ex-
cess from the amount appropriate NOM, s,
such excess shall he prora,eo
me persons allowed pensions
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

other. shall be deemed guilty OF Eel
ony And every person who shaii ouip
ans grain or food stuffs or feed. cot
ton or cotton seed. or any goods, wares
or merchandise, or any farming impie-
ment. machinery or vehicle or any oth-
er personal property, the propcrA a.
himself or another. when the value -
more than $40 shall be deemed guilty
OF a misdemeanor and be fined not more
than 5000
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03

An ACT making appropriations for the
State University. Appropriates for the
maintenance OF such university; for
salaries. the sum OF 1850. 900. for main
tenance, equipment. etc. 100000: for
purchase of land for experiment sta
ton. $4,000. ApDroprieteB 81. 1865 to
pay interest due on unigersl endow-
msnt bonds. lels-1s2o.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-07-03
ACT NO. $50.
AnnrnU~H tEnr.E. 10 SAN

An Act to appropriate money for the
purpose Of tick eradication, Appropri-
ates 800 600 for the purpose of ftek
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