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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28
Grain Review.

United Press Leased Wire Service, ]
CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.--Lower prices
prevailed on the Chicago board of
trade. Futures were influenced by
the weak demand for cash grain which
was from one to two cents lower A
lower hog market and light receipts
aided the bears.
Provisions were lower.
January corn opened unchanged at
S1.45, but later lost ". May corn was
down Il at the opening of $1.35A, and
remained unchanged July corn un-
changed at the opening. $1.32ss. lost
"a thereafter.
May oats opened unchanged at sac
and remained at that level. July
oats unchanged at the opening 751ac,
later lost Mc.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28
Premier Returns to Greece,

I UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
ROME, Jan. 26.--(Night)-Prenil
lVenizelos OF Greece, left tonight !
Brindisi where he will take ship I
Greece.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28
Prohibition Director.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S--Frank ].
Medina of Denver, today was named
federal prohibition director for Colo
RADIO.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28

constitute the republican party will
relish the opportunity to indicate
their choice to the party leaders"
The Ohio primaries Will be held
April q.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28
Demonstration and Lecture VIII be
Given Tomorrow Afternoon at
Rock Hall for Women of
keokuk.
MISS INLAY IN CHARGE
Nutritive Values of Beverage and Food
Will be Discussed by Expert
from Ames Col
Iege.

! The nutritive value of milk in the
diet will be the topic which will be
discussed and demonstrated by Miss
Florence Inlay of the state extension
department work of the state agricul-
Itural college at Ames in two lectures
here tomorrow. The afternoon lecture
will be given in Rock Hall center on
IPalean between Fifth and Sixth
streets, and will be open to every
woman in Keokuk. Local women are
urged to attend this demonstration
which will be of considerable I'M
Iportance and help to them.
In the morning Miss Inlay viii
give lecture and demonstration be-
fore the pupils of the domestic science
department of the Keokdk schools
The afternoon demonstration will be
AT 2:30 o'clock and will be open to the
public 1t is the request of those who
will have charge of the demonstration
that every woman in Keokuk, espe-
icially every housekeeper have an OPP
Iportunity to see and hear Miss Imlays
demonstration and lecture.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28

A man may save money, but he
need not hope TO be saved by money.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28
Weather Conditions.

A high barometer OF marked in
tensity, central this morning over
Iowa, has caused generally colder
weather in the central and northern
states Of the Mississippi valley.
In the northwest, due to the pres
ence of a disturbance on the north
Pacific coast, it has been somewhat
warmer in the northern mountains
and northern plains states. The dis
turbance is attended by rain at Sc.
attic this morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28

"
change in twenty-four hours, rise Of
tWo-tenths.
Mean temperature yesterday, %;
highest, &c; lowest, IL; lowest last
night, 6.
Relative humidity yesterday at
a. M, rs; IL M, SIS; p m, 20
CARL e. HADLEY,
Official in Charge.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28

Mule3-Receipts were heavy, abo1
500 head arriving on fresh billing
/ In addition to this supply there wers
several hundred hold-overs from ths
close of last week Outlet Is for I'd
cotton mules, pitters and feT
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-28

s. Department OF Agriculture,
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
FOR AMENDMENT NO. is.
AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. IL


Proposed Amendment 70. is to the
Constitution of arkansas.
lie 1t Resolved by the House of Rep
resentasiscs OF the State of Arkansas
and tac senate of the State of Arkan-
Sr@. Majority of All fhe Members
Elected 20 Each House Agreeing
That the following is hereby pro-
posed as an amendment to the consts-
tutson Of the St1te Of Arkansas. and.
" the s STATE for or rsjecton
at the next general election for sen
ators and representatives. IL q major
ity of the electors voting at such an
election adopt such an amendment the
same shall become q part of the Con-
stitution Of the State of Arkansas. to-
wit:
Section l. The Supreme Court shall
be composed OF 1--WE judges one of
whom shall be styled Chief Justice and
elected as such. any three OF whom
currence OF at ieas st three judges shall
in every case be necessary TO decss-
lon Provided, II IL shS uld hereafter be-
come necessary to increase the number
OF the Judges OF the Supreme Court, the
Leg. sia-ss....s- ssey provide for two add
tional judges and may aiso provide
for<the court sitting In divisions under
such regulations as may be prescribed
by law.
Sec. .. The Supreme Judges shall
at stated times receive compensation
for their services to be fixed by law
which shall not be less than four thou
sand nor more than six thousand dol
lars per-snnum. Until otherwise pro-
vided by law. the judges of the Su-
preme Court shall receive salary of
six thousand dollars per annum. They
shall not be allowed any fees or per-
quisites of office, nor hold any other
office OF trust or profit under the State
or the United States
Sec. s. The provisions of the Con-
stitution of the State OF Arkansas IN
conflict with this amendment are here
by repealed insofar as they are in con-
nict herewith. and this amendment
shall take effect and be in operation
sixty t60) days after it's approval and
adoption by the people Of the State
of Arkansas
Approved by the Governor. and filed
In the office of Secretary OF State.
February Z. 1919.
Witness my hand and official seal
this 2sth day OF April 1920.
t6saD TOM J. TERRAI4
Secretary of Stata
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
NOTICE OF PETITION TO
QUIET TITLE.

Notice is hereby given that on this
Oath day of June, 1920, A. M. Tilley
and John A. Keeton fled their joint
petition in my office, to the Chancery
Court of Polk County, Arkansas,
wherein they pray the court to quiet
and confirm title to SWA NWA Sec.
ID, and the E@ SEA NEH Sec.
ID, T. s., r. 32 W., in Polk County,
Arkansas, in the petitioner, John A.
Keeton, and the NEA SE14 and the
VIZ NEA SEA Sec. IA, T. 4 S., r.
32 W., in Polk County, Ark, in the
petitioner, A. Nj. Tiiiey, and states
such facts as show in them a prima
facie title thereto, and therein pray
the court to quiet and confirm title to
said lands in them as set forth in their
said petition.
Now, therefore, all persons who
have or claim any right, title or in
terest in said lands or any part
thereof are hereby warned and called
upon to appar in said Court within
six weeks from this date and show
cause if any there be why the prayer
of said petitioners should not be
granted and the title to said lands
quieted and confirmed in the petition
ers as prayed in their said petition.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said Court on this oath day of June,
1920. w. L. PARKER,
Clerk of the Chancery Court
of Polk County, Arkansas.
Adv. First pub. August 10, 1920.
Last pub. September %, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CONFIRM
AND QUIET TITLE.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the
26th day of June. 1920. Belle p. Wolfe
hled in my office her petition to the
Chancery Court of Polk County Ar.
kansas, wherein she claims title to the
following described lands. TO wit.
beginning at the northwest corner
OF Lot 8 OF st. Johns Subdivision Of
Lot 10 of Eureka Addition to the City
Of Mena. Polk County, Arkansas. ana
running thence south 100 feet: thence
east 40 feet; thence north Ice feet II
the center of the north line of Lot s.
thence west In the north line of sai,i
Lots and to the place Of beginning
and therein prays the court TO quiep
and confirm her title to said property
Now, therefore, all persons who
have or claim any right, title or in
terest in said lands or any part there
of. are hereby warned and called upon
to appear in said Chancery Court with
In six weeks from this date and show
cause III any there be why the title To
said lands should not be quieted in the
petitioner as prayed in said petition
Dated this End day of August, 1925
w. l. PARKER
Clerk of the Chancery Court OF
Polk County. Arkansas.
Adv.-First pub. August 5.
Last pub. September O. 1920
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02

ward one month. next preceding any
election at which they may propcs-
to vote, except such person. as may Tor
the oommission OF so felony be de-
pr', - ts right to vote by law
sassed the CT raj Assembly, and
WIZ shall M. .bit a poll tax receipt or
...er e. ..ce that they have paid
their poll tax at the time OF collect
Ing taxes next preceding such cleo
ton. shall be allowed to vote at any
election in the State OF Arkansas, pro-
vtded. that persons who make Eatisfac-
tory proof that they have attained the
time OF assessing taxes next preceding
said election and possess the other
necessary qualifications, shall be per-
mitted to vote. and provided further
that the said tax receipt shall oc 30
marked by dated stamp or written en-
dOrsement by the judges of election
to whom Il may be first presented az
30 prevent the holder thereof from
voting more <han once at any election.
1t is declared to be the purpose Of this
amendment to deny the right of suff-
rage to aliens and II Is declared to be
the purpose of this amendment to con-
and women. without regard to sex.
Provided. that women shall not be COM
PEELED 70 serve on juricS.
Approved by the Governor. and filed
In the office of Secretary of State
February 4, 1919.
Witness my hand and official seal
this 2Sth day of April. 1920.
(Seal) TOM ]. TERRAL.
Secretary of State.
1st Pub. May 6, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOiIOh TUX ~ bLiGAIlON.
Department of the Interior, u. g.
Land Office at Camden, Arkansas,
August 6, 1920.
NOTICE is hereby given that
JOSEPH E. KNIGHT,
whose post-ofice address is King,
Arkansas, did, on the 18th day of
April, 1920. file in this office Sworn
Statement and Application, No. 089S7,
to purchase the Sc NEA, Section 6,
Township 5 s., Range 80 W., 9Th
Principal Meridian, and the timber
thereon, under the provisions of the
act Of June 3, 1873, and acts amenda-
tory, known as the Timber and Stone
Law" at such value as might be fixed
by appraisement, and that, pursuant
to such application, the land and tim
Der thereon have been appraised the
timber estimated 10000 board feet
at $2.46A per NJ, and the land $4,000;
that said applicant will offer final
proof in support of his application
and sworn statement ON the 10th day
of October, 1920, before the Circuit
Clerk of Sewer County, at De Queen.
Arkansas.
Any person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or initiate
a contest at any time before patent
issues, by filing a corroboratcd aft
davit in this Office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
B. M. TREBLE, Register
Adv. First pub. Aug. IL, 1920.
Last pub. Oct. z, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
NOTICE TO CONFIRM TITLE.

NOTICE is hereby given that on
this day T. J. Walker filed in my Office
his petition to the Chancery Court Of
Polk County, Arkansas. wherein he
claims title to the following described
lands to wit:
The NEA Of NWl4 Sec. 20, and al
Of that part of the SEX of SWH, Sec.
20 lying east of Mill Creek, contain
ing / acre, more or less; also begin
ming at the southwest corner Of said
SEA of SWA said Sec. 20 and run
ming thence North 60 yards; thence
east so yards; thence southeast to q
point on the south boundary line of
said forty 125 yards east of the south
west corner; thence west on said
south line to the place of beginning,
and containing u acres, more or
less, all in Township 2 South, in
Range % West, in Polk County. Ar
kansas, and containing in all 421z
acres, more or less. and states such
facts as show in him a prima facie
title to said lands and prays said
court to quiet and confirm his title
thereto.
Now, therefore, all persons are
hereby warned and called upon to APP
pear in said Chancery Court within
six weeks from the date hereof an
show cause, if any there be why tn
prayer of said petition should not b
granted and why the title to said Lam
should not be forever quieted and con
firmed in the petitioner.
Witness my hand and seal as sue
Clerk on this 18th day of August,
1920. w. L. PARKER,
Clerk of the Chancery Court
of Polk County, Arkansas
Adv First pub. Aug. IL, 1920.
Last nuh Sent ia 1000
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
FOR AMENDMENT NO. IL.
AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. IL.

Proposed Amendment No. ~ - the
Constftutfon OF Arkansas.
House Joint Resolution submitting to
the qualified voters OF the State Of Ar
kansas. an amendment TO the Constitu-
ton thereof providing for equal sun
rage to men and women.
BE II RESOLVED By the House Of Rep
rcsentatives and the Senate ~ the
State Of Arhnnsas, Majority ~ beth
Houses Agreeing Thsretet
That the foilowint 10 hereby pro-
posed ~ an amendment to the coneti-
tuition Of the State OF Arkaneas. and
the same being submitted to the eiec-
tors ~ the state for approval or re-
lection At the next general election
fer Senators and Representatives. II =
majority OF the electors voting At surs
election adopt such amendment. -
same shall become q part a the &C A.
wit.
That rs,tion OF Article : OF the
Conf .utie cf thu state Of Arkarsas.
as eosena by Amendment 80 Z
adcnted january the 14th. 1908, be
amended 20 ss % read az follows;
Section 1. Every citizen Of the
United States OF the age Of twSnty-cr'
years, who mas resided in the STATE
twelve months in the county =.
manths4 enA In the rreciSet. 1own n
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02


Notice is hereby given that there has
been filed In the Office of the Clerk of
the Polk Chancery Court. the petition
of =. w. st. John for the confirmation
of the title in him TO the following
lands lying in Polk County, Arkansas,
= The Sw = OF the NE Il OF Sec
ton IL. in Township / South. Range SO
West. The said f. W. ST. John claims
title to said land by virtue of sale
made by the Sheriff and Tax Collector
of Polk County, Arkansas. on the sth
day of June, 1914 for the taxes for the
year of 1918, and penalty and costs,
and under a deed executed by the
County Clerk of Polk County. Arkan-
sas, to him, and regular In all things
All persons who can set up any right
to said lands so purchased in conse-
quence of any informaiity or irregu-
larity connected with said sale are
hereby called on to show cause, IL any
there be. at the next October Term Of
Polk Chancery Court why said sale
so made shall not be confirmed
Given under my hand as Clerk of
said Polk Chancery Court. and seal
thereof on this 18th day of August
1920. w. l.. PARKER. clerk
Adv. LIST pub. August rs, 1920
Last rub. September 40 1920
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN
CURED OF THE TOBACCO HABl

The Sale of the compound for treat
ment OF the tobacco habit that Mr..
Taylor put on the market short
time ago has proven quite a success.
He Is now located in Fort Smith and
VIII be glad TO furnish the treatment
to anyone who wishes to discontinue
the use Of tobacco. The price OF the
complete treatment is 800 postage
prepaid, and it has an absolute guar
antee. Testimonials or information in
regard to the treatment will be fur
nished ON request.
Address w. II. Taylor. Box. $40.
ADV. 34-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
NENT.


Proposed Amendment Ne * to the
goratitrttou ~ ArJ<nDeas.
Amending the Constitution OF the
State Of Arkansas, providing that the
Supreme Court of the State shall be
composed of FIVE Judges, one of whom
shall be styled and elected Chief Jus
tice. any three OF whom shall consti-
tute a quorum. and recurring the con-
currence Of at least three jrdges in
every decision: providing that II II be-
come necessary the Legislature may
provide for two additional judges and
for the Court to sit IN divisions; pro-
viding the salaries OF the Judges shall
be fixed by law at not less than Four
Thousand ($4 00o.oo) Dollars nor neore
than SIX Thousand tss.0o0.00) Dollars
per year. and fixing their salaries until
otherwise provided by law at Six
Thousand fs6.000.o0C Dollars per year:
providing that the judges shall not be
allowed any fees or perquisites of Of
fee, nor to hold any other office of
trust or profit under the State or
United States: providing for the repeal
of suoa portions of the constitution
as are In conhict; and providing that
the amendment shall become operative
sixty days after it's approval and adop-
ton by the people of the State
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
n O II &c f

Notice is hereby given that there
has been filed in the Office of the Clerk
of the Chancery Court. the petition of
w. A. Ragland for the confirmation of
the title in him. to the following lands
lying in Polk County. Arkansas. to wit.
The Eh of the NWH of sWA OF Sec
tion 23, in Township South. OF Range
80 West. That he claims title to the
lands by virtue OF purchase at tax sales
of Section %. in Township South. of
Range 80 West was subject to taxa
ton for the year of 1914. and the taxes
due upon the same remained unpaid at
the time of the sale hereinafter made.
10 wit. on the 18th day of June. 1915.
and whereas the Collector of Revenue
of Polk county did on the 14th day
Of June. 1915. sell said land 10 r. l..
for the sum of s3.0S. the amount of
taxes penalty and costs due on said
lands. and that on the 26th day of
June, 1915, the said f. L. johnson did
assign his certificate OF purchase to w
a. Raglaud. and the time for redemp
ton having passed as required by law,
VIII Alexander. the County Clerk OF
Polk County. Arkansas did make a
deed TO said land to w. A. Raeland in
the manner as is prescribed by law in
such cases. Said deed is sled for rec
ord II Tax Book 2 At Page 22l. And he
claims title to the Ely of NEA OF SWA
Of Section ~. in Township s South. Of
Range 80 West. by virtue Of sale made
hv the Collector OF Revenue In June.
1915 and the same was bid in bv ". A.
Ragland for taxes, penalty and COSTS
and two years having elapsed the
time for redemption, the county clerk
Of Polk county, VIII Alexander. did on
the 18th day Of June. 1918. make a deed
as Is required by law in such cases and
said deed is of record in Tax Book B
at Page 245, to which reference is
made. Al persons s-.ho can se. ~ any
right or title to said lands so pur-
chased in consequence of any infor-
malits or irregularity connected with
said sale. are hereby called upon to
show cause at the next term of this
court and show cause IL any there be
why said sale should not ne confirmed
Given under my hand as Clerk Of the
Chancery Court on this 23rd dav Of
August 1920. w. L. PARKER.
Clerk.
Adv LIST pub August 2s, 1920.
7 80
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02


Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned claims title to Lots 4. and
is In Block / of Goff's Addition to the
Town OF Cove by virtue of Clerks Tax
Deed. made. executed and delivered to
him by the Clerk Of the County Court
of Polk County. Arkansas. on the nth
dav OF June. 1914 and 7Ox2s0 yards
NV corner of NEA sen Sec. 4. T 4
s.. r. 20 w nv virfue of deed made
and delivered to him by the County
Clerk of Polk county. Arkansas. on
June 1S. 1918, all OF said several tracts
Of land having been Heretofore for
feited and sold for non-payment Of
takes and purchased by the under
signed. and that he win present his
petition to the Chancery Court at it's
next regular October term 1920 pray
ing that his title TO said lands by reas-
on Of the tax deeds aforesaid be for
ever established. quoted and corr
drmed in the manner prescribed by
law
Now. therefore, all persons who
claim or have any right title or in
terest IN said lands, or who can set up
any right TO the lands above described
IN consequence of any informality or
irregularity connected with such sale
to show cause at the said term of said
Chancery Court why the sale so made
and deeds so executed and delivered
as aforesaid should not be confirmed
Witness my hand on this 23rd day of
August, 1890 b. H. BARTON cr
Adv. list pub. August &c. 1920
Last pub. September So 1920
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02

The undersigned Guardian WIN on
the 18th day Of September. 1920 apply
land, 70 wit: Beginning at the noint
where. the west boundary line of See :
ton rs crosses the southern boundary
line or the Kansas City Southern Rail-
to. Hickory creek, thence east along
said creek to the Kansas city Southern
right pr way, thence northwest along
said right Of way TO place OF begin
ning. all in Section. 25 Township 4 S.
Range 80 w; said land belonging to j.
K. Finch. Minor. Said application will
be made to the Probate Court OF Polk
county, Arkansas. J. 8. FINCH.
Adv. list pub. August 20. 1890.
Last pub. September 2. 1890
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
ADMINIsTRATRTx,s NUr.y.r

Notice Is hereby given that the un--
u.ersigned. as administratrix Of the es-
tate OF W. r. Sundefman, deceased,
VIII, on the 25th day of September
1870 apply TO the Probate Court Of
FOLK County, Arkansas, for its order
Administrative to sell. for the purnoss.s
OF raising funds TO pay the debts Of
said estate, the following described
lanus belonging TO said estate, to Wit.
ers and Thayers Addition to the CITY
THEODOSIA SUNpURMAN-
August "a. 1920 Adminfsfrafrix
Adv. LIST pub. August 26. 1920
Last pub. September 16. 1920
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk;
ss.--In the J. p. Court of Center
Township, before S. H. Smith, j. P.
= Responsibilities Grocery Co.,
Plaintiff. VS.. w. 0. Starr, Defend
ant.
The Defendant, w. O. Starr. il
warned to appear in this Court within
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the Plaintiff. Reynolds Davis Gro
Gerry Company.
August Is, 1920.
8. H. SMITH, J. p.
Adv. First pub. August 10, 1920.
Last pub. September 8, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
iiabituai constipation Cured
in IA to III DAVIS

''LAA-foSeWTTH PEPSIN" Is specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual
constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA to ri DAYS
to induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 6Oc
per bottle.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
AUCTIONEER

AUCTIONEER.
Years of experience gives assur-
ance of sound methods and sue
cessful sales For dates write
me or phone IS at H$saeId, or
consult the Bask of Hatfield.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
MENT.
r-s's,S6 s.i ASsaas.. g EE-.szs.' e q

OYnstztEt1on 81 4xhnnfAA
Amending Section / OF Article 3 of
the Constitution of the State of ArkAn-
sAa- an amended hy Amendment No, D.
adopted January 18th, 1909; proyidinG
that svsry citizen Of the United States
having the prescribed residence In The
State. except those deprived Of he
right by law for the commission of
fslonies shall be allowed to vote at
any election. upon exhibiting : poll
tax receipt or other evidence Of per-
ment Of poll tax providing that per-
sons attaining majority after time Of
assessing taxes and before sisctien.
possessing the other necessary quail
noations. shall be permitted TO vote;
providing that judges OF election shall
mark OF stamp poll tax receipts At
the time Of voting TO prevent the
holder thereof from voting more than
once at an election; and declaring Il
the purpose of the amendment to deny
right Of suffrage to aliens and to confer
the right OF suffrage equally upon men
and women, without regard to sex.
provided that women shall not be com-
PEELED to-serve on 1uries.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-09-02

Wanted-5O to 100 acres, must be TIM
bered and in the mountains, one
with buildings preferred, might con
slider one without State price and full
particulars in letter. Address Jesse
w. Brown. 1888 Oregon Ave, Cieve-
land, o.--Adv. 24-zt