Arkansas’ Empty Pocketbook: State Treasury Dries Up in 1913

In a shocking revelation, the state of Arkansas has revealed a staggering shortfall in its finances, leaving its general fund empty. According to the audit reports filed by the state’s auditor and treasurer, the state treasury stood at a paltry $53,548,125 on December 31, 1913. This meager sum is a far cry from the $535,481,125 it boasted just a few months prior.