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This Day in Arkansas History

September 14, 1914

George Hays was elected as the twenty-fourth governor of Arkansas in an overwhelming victory. His tenure as governor saw a number of progressive reforms being undertaken, including a “blue sky law” to protect investors from stock and bond fraud and a law giving women the right to enter into contracts and to own property.

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About the Encyclopedia

The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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Our overview page covers everything you would want to know about our beautiful state, including state symbols, demographics, and more!

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