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The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13
makes little difference who submitted

makes little difference who submitted it.
 c. Has any other state similar pro- visions as are embodied in No. 13?
 A. Out of the forty-eight states in the union thirty-seven of them provide that the number of amendments sub mitted shall be unlimited, and that they shall be adopted or rejected by a majority of those voting thereon. Q. Why do enlightened and public spirited legislators, without regard to party, favor the Referendum?
 A. Enlightened and public-spirited legislators without regard to party, favor the Initiative and Referendum because they believe the peoples will should prevail, and this presents the only positive way to know what the people want in many instances. They fully realize that it will effectually place the heel of public interest on the neck of private graft.
 0. Is the Referendum Inimical to Popular Government?
 A. No. It is government by final vote of socalled representatives, with out the check of the Referendum, that is inimical to popular government. Since democracy means the rule of the people by themselves, nothing can be more democratic than that measure which would give the people an op- portunity to speak directly and legis- late directly whenever they cared to do so.
 The Referendum is the soul of demo- cratic government and of popular sovereignty.
 Not only is the Referendum ideally democratic, but it is the most formid- able weapon at the command of the people to prevent the overthrow of democratic government by political machines controlled by privileged wealth.
 The Referendum is democratic in fact and spirit because it -enthrones the people themselves in the exercise of power that was always theirs. with which they ought never to have part ed--the power to pass .lirect iudg- ment upon any given proposition legislative act or measure Such a power m the people themselves, exer- cised to promote the interests of the masses and to destroy the special privileges and private monopolies of the classes, can never be subversive of or inimical to popular government.
 Q- Do the people want an Initiative and Referendum law?
 A. The people adopted in the cleo. ton of 1910 our present Initiative and Referendum law by the very large majority of 91,367 to 39,1I1, although there was strong opposition made by enemies who were afraid to put great deal of political power in the hands of the people. In the last cleo ton, that of 1920, the amendment we are now submitting, received over SS,O00 votes for and only about 42,000 against, and was lost only because the f3,OO0 or more who failed to vote either way were counted against it. These votes show that those who un- derstand it want it.
 q. If we have an Initiative and Referendum law, why do we need this amendment?
 A.. The present Initiative and Ref erendum law was supposed to give us the power we are seeking in this amendment, but on account of it's wording the Supreme Court placed construction upon it that defeated the intentions of the voters. Hence the necessity of an amendment te clothe | It with the power first intended.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13
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orove's Tasteless chiiI Tonic restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying and Enriching the Blood. When you feel its strengthening. invieorating effect, see how 1t brings color to the cheeks and how II improves the appetite, you will then appreciate its true tonic value.
 Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is simply Iron and ouinine suspended in syrup. So pleasant even children like it The blood needs QUiNlNE to Purify 1t and IRON to Zurich it DessFo Malariai r-rtns .na Grip germs by it's SsFenesheaiaa. lnvieo. ating Effect T5c.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13

If provisions can be made for a proper reduction of the tax rate. The Star Is strong for the assessment of at property at 100 per cent valuation. Ssth step will do much toward get tsng a more even assessment, thing hat seems far away under present methods.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13

1t Is not improbable that chief among the reasons that there is much mere crime ii, this this country than in certain European countries can be found in the custom there of compel ing all persons to be registered with police authorities. Such supervision is somewhat repugnant to American ideals. but it has advantages that, if the present wave of outlawry con tinues. may outweigh the objections.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13
Chooses Father as Deputy.

Little Rock, Jan. 5-State Auditor James Guy Tucker announces that his father, Guy Tucker, will be his chief deputy. He has already entered upon ms duties. Guy Tucker, is one of the best known men in Arkansas politics and has held the office of state Com missioner of Agriculture, as well as other positions.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13

No place hereabouts is seeing more actsvity these days than the Berry Cherry Farm, where plans are being carried out to develop a real industry n strawberries. blackberries and cherries. When this really has been accomplished the prosperity of this locality will be largely assured.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13

Once more and again the folks who s<em to desire to concentrate all state activities at or near Little Rock are after the State University. It is pret- ty fair to assume that Polk countv's senator and representative will not he found with that clique.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13
THE PUBLIC AND THE BANKS.

For some time there have been ru- mors, heard here and there, to the eff feet that certain bank in Polk county was tn precarious condition. In this issue is statement from the presi- dent of this bank bearing in the mat ter that will, The Star believes, put sn end to the unfavorable talk.
 A bank, as most people know, and as recognized in law, as quoted in the statement above referred to, is an in- stitution very sensitive to unkind ru- mors, It is well known that few if any banks doing a legitimate business of volume commensurate with good usage, can have in their vaults at all times sufficient funds to meet all obligations on few hours notiee--in other words. be prepared to pay their depositors immediately if subjected to . @run." And yet run" may be started oftentimes on no basis other than rumors, and these sometimes wholly false in fact. This is why laws are passed to penalize persons who, thru malice or ignorance, are responsible for making or repeating such unfounded rumors.
 This is not merely a matter of pro- tecting the banks and bankers, how ever. No bank ever fails, either from fault of management or otherwise without carrying with such failure the vital financial interests of depos- itovs and business enterprises affiliat- cd with it. or dependent upon it, for financial assistance.
 Another thing:
 IL Is not uncommon these days to hear men make statements to the eff fest that tho hesitancy or refusal of the banks to extend credit or make new loans is not because they have no money to spare; that they have plenty of money, but just won't let 1t out.
 This is as unreasonable as it is un- fair No bank takes pleasure in car rying large sums in it's vaults from whick is derives no income. Such a course but cuts off the only source from which it derives it's revenue. The facts are that there always is temp tation on the part of bankers to loan all money possible in order to secure the interest and profits therefrom, and as safeguard, the laws, state and national, provide that bank shall retain in cash or it's equivalent, cer- tain percentage of it's resources.
 All this is to protect the public from risk of loss.
 Summing up, 1t is not only un wise and dangerous, but bad pub lic policy to make loose or unfouuded remarks derogatory to the bank or hanks of community. And, finally, t may readily be ascertained, from the office of the state bank commis- sioner, that the banks of Polk county sre in a condition comparing most fsvorably with that of the banks of any other part of the state, and are, actually, in far better condition than most of the banks. The reason for this may be truthfully ascribed to the fact that the people and business of Polk county are not nearly so depend ant upon the single crop of cotton as is general over Arkansas Further more and finally with an ordinarily conservative attitude toward the banks of Polk county, on the part of the people, there is no reason to be ileve that any bank will have occasion to close its doors, even tenn porarily.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13

Yes. it's almost like good old sum- suertime- endangering the fruit and, incidentally, the comfort of a lot of folks who are sure to feel the frost with the return of wintry blasts, which are due any day.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13
5000 In Prizes
 To Best Speller

Most spell but help We
 total of Ten Dollars sending largest list of correctly spelled subscription the Weekly subscription To the sending made from this word MNERALOGY, will prize of the sending the $3 300 and to the sending the third
 cash of $200 See be of the fortunate win of the prizes
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13

r immigrants were allowed to bring their booze with them no doubt a con siderable fund could be promptly raised to facilitate their arrival.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13
Initiative
 AND Referendum

Questions and Answers That Make Easy the Study of Popular Method of Self-Government as Prepared by the l. and K. League of Arkan- sas.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13
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The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13

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The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF FARMERS & MERCHANTS ......BANK......

MENA, POLK CO, ARK, at the Close of Business
 DECEMBER 29. 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-01-13

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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01

81 reckon" says Old Bill Misgiv-
ems, Chat nearly every boy who saw
the circus Monday is rigging up in
the barn, garage or other building,
trapeze, horizontal bars and other
contraptions and is initiating the dar-
ing acts he saw at the Sells-Floto
circus in Boise. There are times
when it pays to have circus
trainings. take the case of 81 Dilbert.
81 used to be all the time turning
handsprings and riding the farm
horses bareback, and finally he ran
away with a circus and got job as
bareback rider and tumbler. He got
to be PLAN good one, too. He could
take running jump, turn flip in
the air and light on his feet on top
of a horses back 16 hands high.
Well, one day 81 was visiting his peo-
pie and went strolling through the
fields where he used to play. There
was Squire Burt's bull in one of the
fields, and that bull was certainly
holy terror. 1t had nearly killed two
people who happened to get into the
field and couldn't get out quick
The squire had two or three
damage suits on his hands most of
the time on account OF that animal. |
Well, as l said, 81 was strolling thru
the field not thinking of the bull I'M
til it was nearly upon him. There
was no use to run, for the bull was
sure to get him before he could make
it over the fence. Just there was |
where Sis circus training came into
good play. When the bull came at
him he just made spring, turned
4 somersault and landed square on
he back of the bull. You never saw
! more surprised animal. It below /,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01

ed and cavorted, but 81 stayed right
there until the bull was worn out and
tanned down so it was willing to do
anything 81 wanted it to do. When
he had it completely under control,
what did ne DO but ride it up to the
sources house and turn it lose. At
ter that when 81 would go into the
heid where the bull was it would
tuck It's tail and run. 1t didn't
want any more truck with circus
rider"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01
TALES OF TOWN
A MEAN OLD SCAMP

~, -,
IN gosh burned Ford with the tires
all nat;
But thing IKE that don't bother me
When I'm out Ter an outen IN Dig
cit-ee; -,
nam STRUCK town tiil uao piaiiee
cop
had no TIME 10 stop, and so
l waved right back ana let er CO.
Heard HIM cussin and | seen INN
stamp
Ptu-gosh Ding u, I'm mean ola
scamp
And hair cut, too, and a marcel
wave;
barber seemed IKE real nice CHAP,
With a great big line OF talk on tap
Told me stories and made me IAN
Al piece he played on a phony-gran !;
And he charged six dollars for his
work, by heck,
And | paid him of with a phony
check;
And come out steppin' like an old
he-vamp,
P'tu-gosh ding it, I'm mean old
scamp.
Lit stogie and thought I'd go
To vod-i-veel and picture show;
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01
The Key That Unlocks the Door to
Long Living

Inc men of eighty-five and ninety
years OF age are not the rotund, we'll
Ied, but thin, spare men, who live on
slender diet. Be as careful as he
MILL however, man past mid
ole age will occasionally eat too much
or OF some article of food not suited
70 his constitution, causing indiges-
1ion or constipation and will need a
dose OF Chamberlain's Tablets to move
ms ms bowels and invigorate his stomach.
When this is done, there is no reason
why the average man should not rive
to ripe old age.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01
Rehect!Ons commerclaIized.

mirrors fascinate good part Of
.he world, including the Manchurians-
a iooking-glass is an absolute essen
ua' Tor Manchurian matron; for
without 1t she would never achieve
her elaborate coiffure. No 5 really
smart young man of Manchuria will
consider the purchase of a cigarette
ease or purse unless it contains a
small tooking-glass,, in which he may
frequently observe his Image.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01

IBID you ever try to kill willow
tree7 Chop it down and a dozen
trees spring up In its place. 1t re-
fuses to be beaten. Some men are
born conquerors. Chop down the
tree Of their ambition and new one
takes its place. Though we may not
be endowed by nature with undaunt-
ed souls, we can, when the winds Of
adversely blasts the tree of our hopes,
plant another and tend t with Great
err xeal.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01

ITHERE is . brighter day dawning
for the ex-soldiers. The elimina-
ton Of red tape, the organization Of
the Veternns' Bureau to take charge
Of the long delayed claims for relief,
and the announcement that four great
training centers for the wars dis
abled will be selected 1t an early date
is additional evidence that q new deal
Is under way for the rehabilitation Of
soldiers generally. The new order in
introduced just in time to cut short
shameful chapter Of government in
efficiency and inadequate service to
those who had given much through
loyalty to their country These re-
forms for disabled msn are made pos
sible through the recently enacted
Sweet bill. which, among other things,
provides for Q veterans, bureau, re-
sponsible directly to the president and
all soldier relief agcn-
cies. It was the lack Of centralized
and mass Of red tape
involved In several agencies thst pre-
viously had to do with the disabled
which finally led to the appointment
II senate investigating committee
md this report . few weeks ago: +
That the disqualification arrange
nsnta have been utterly inadequate
ometimes insanitAry and unwhols- u
ONE, always laden With red tape and
umberine methods"
That tie unexplainablo delays, con- m
usion, rcd tape, compilations and in n
ric1te, slow moving machinery have -
ombined to increase the difficulties of
he ineapaeitated ex-service men to
he highest possible point. In
That the duplication IN the hand do
ng Of this problem by variously sep he
rated bureaus has resulted in the ~
ross waste Of public funds.
That the evidence has further re-
saled bad administrative shortcom- ro
gs, out Of which have grown neg an
ct, delay, slowness Of action and a IN
lifting Of responsibility.
The contemplated rehabilitation
nters to be established at former
aiming camps in various sections -
the country are designed to change ~
this by eliminating all contract 49,
hools and hospitals at which the ~
IN are being cared for and trained,
e four great centers will be direct sos
under control Of the veterans' bu- at
~. The former service men will bo,,
given 0ppor1un'''es ior various ing
Ids Of training and win contribute
the support of the centers, thus
king the expense less than that Of Iwid
present system. Housing faeili- clar
J, including arrangements for dis all
ed men with families, will be Of that
improved character. This ar it."
cement promises to be greatly SUI
ior, to the present plan Of distri- o.
ing the men about in trade schools, alto
mess colleges, hospitals and va cheN
Is other places in many cities of grul
country Better health, living kiss
social conditions, together with to s
ter training, may be possible in
proposed centers whore selfish in A
'sts would have no call to display adol
mselves Such conditions and eau
,tment are only simple justice for
delays of the past through red garo
}, causing untold suffering, has max
! disgraeeful. Further delay day
Id be objectionable. The new
dawning for these men will be SO
ed with JOY by every loyal Ameri- sellll
er a
in to
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01

10 feel strong, have good appetite
ana digestion, sleep soundly and en-
JOY life, use Burcock Blood Bitters,
the family system tonic. Price 81 %.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01
CURRENT COMMENT

THE question Of county bond il
sue for the purpose Of building
. new bridge and repairing damages
hy food 70 other county bridDef
should b considered seriously and
thouehtfuliy and every effort made "a
postpone . further incrsAsA Of the
eouMty indehtsdnsss until more pro-
Ditions tinse. To Increase tie already
gTssveus tar burdsn 10 ssrious mst-
IN, not only 70 the farmers ard stock
men, but also to every business man,
manufacturer and town property
owner. II Il 10 feasible to repair the
old structures without the expendi-
turs Of any considerable sum Of mon
ey, II should BE- done. OF course, II
large expenditures are absolutely nee
esaary, II were better to issue bonds
and extend the payments over term
OF 10 or 20 years than TO raisc the
funds by direct taxation within Pc
Rod Of few years. The law gives
county commissioners the right to
levy tax for period Of three years
to meet an emergency in case 1t is not
axpedient to issue bonds. or in case
bonds cannot be issued. Az between
he two, bonds are preferable. 1t 1t
} grave problem the county board has
% solve and II should be given the
nest serious consideration with =
visw Of holding down the tax burden
o the lowest Feasible point until eco
ionic eonditiens improve. The board
: composed Of men who are large tax
ayers and Of broad sympathy with !
peal conditions and we believe they
I'LL act only In the best interest Of
heir constituents. .
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01

WHY not confidence week. To-
day this country Is like man
who has finally recovered from a long
spell Of sickness, but who does not re-
aline that he has recovered. He -
pretty nearly all right in all but
thinking 80. We've had all kinds of
uplsft "weeks"--only graft for time
wAstera What our country needs
now is n confidence week, and extend
it to every week in the year. A real,
wholesome, straight from the Shout
der conviction that everything is coms
ing out all right. Confidence will
cure the country as confidence helps
the sick man on his feet.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-09-01

No more popular figure exists in
the old Royal Theatre, Dublin. than
Levy, the conductor. Levy had very
large family and story is told that
when conducting the overture to an
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-19

see Mrs. Wilson's sister, Mrs. War
wick, who is sick at the home of
Mrs Burnett. Mr.. Wilson returned
Sunday Mrs. Wilson remained for a
few days. /. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Cain
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Sherry at Hagerstown Sunday. :. Mr..
and Mrs William Charles had as
guests Sunday, Mr.. Leslie Pennington.
Miss Gertrude, James and Jonathan
Stevenson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hais-
ley and two sons, Philip and Malcolm,
and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cain and daugh-
ter Helen. . . Erman Swain of Rich
mond. spent Sunday with his father
Elihu Swain of this place. About
thirty Economy people drove to Moore
land last Tuesday night to see the
basketball game. Economy Independ-
ents played Mooreland team. Score
was 10 to Sc in favor of Mooreland.. -.
Quite number went to Lynn Friday
night to see the game between the
Economy Independents and the Lynn
team. Score was IA to 80 in favor of
Economy. Economy boys play York
town at Economy next Friday night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-19
Native of India Speaks
at Grace NJ. E., Tuesday

Professor Alpheus Sampson, native
of Indiana, will appear in native dress
and speak about his country in connec-
ton with moving picture scenes OF
India, at the Grace M. Z. church,
Tuesday, Jan. %. Prof. Sampson is
Backus, pastor of the church, prom
Uses a fine entertainment.
Life from infancy to the grave, was
depicted in the film, Stream of Life. -
at the church Tuesday. Each of the
three times the picture was exhibited,
the auditorium was packed.
Announcement of nursery service
to be maintained at the church, was
made Wednesday. The service is for
parents who have children five years
old or younger. Members are asked
to take advantage of the services
on Sundays and during the commu-
nifty meetings on each Tuesday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-19
COITRE IS REMOVED
WITHOUT OPERATION
Indianapolis Woman Praises External
Home Remedy

Note: 1t would be illegal to publish
these statements if they were not true.
The following article was copied
from the Indianapolis Star: Mrs. F..
w Harlan, 345 Christian ST, Indiana
polls, Ind, says: I have used almost
one bottle of Sorbol Quadruple, and
see such change. 1t became so /
could scarcely speak above a whis-
per, and my work was a dead drag. |
had been having such wild headaches,
was so nervous l could hardly bear
my own children in the room. After
using Sorbol three weeks, | feel so
much better and can do all my own
work l am gaining my voice rapidly.
Paper and pencil can't tell how ! feel
toward your remedy. | have friend
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able now. You are welcome to use my
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do all l can for you in this city. I
would like to reach all who suffer
like l have for the past three years.
1t saved Ee from an operation. Then
Sorbol Quadruple is reasonable, and
within reach of all. l will be glad to
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ested.'"
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