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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF


Whereas. Tho National Casualty
Company, a corporation organized un-
der the laws Of Michigan. has filed in
his office a sworn statement exhibit
ing it's condition and business for tho
year ending December 81, 1913, con-
formable to the requirements Of the
laws of this state, regulating the bust
ness of Insurance, and
Whereas. the said Company has fle'1
In this office a duly certified opy C
IT'S charter with certificate IF nranni-
cation in compliance with The require
ments Of the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, therefore. ], w. C.. Taylor, Com.
North Dakota, pursuant to the provls-
ions of said laws. do hereby .certifS
empowered. through it's authorized
agents, to transact its appropriate bus
mess Of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof.
until the 31st day of March. A. D. 1915.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and seal at Bismarck,
his LIST Day of April, A. D. 1914.
tSEAL) w. c. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Hot currant Loaf.

For luncheon nothing is nicer than
. hot currant loaf. 1t Is also cheap. o
desideratum. One tablespoonful OF
butter. one cup Of sugar, one egg, a
little over half a cup OF milk. one and
one-half cups Of -four, one teaspoon
full of baking powder. When we'll mix
ed add hree-quarters Of a cup Of r
rants lightly busted with -four. Bake
in a loaf,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner of Insurance.
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF

AUIE1Oftl44
Whereas, The New Hampshire Fire
Insurance Company, a corporation or
ganized under the laws OF New Harnp-
Shire, has filed in this office a sworn
statement exhibiting Its cond ndon and
ments Of the. laws of this state. regu-
lating the business Of Insurance. and,
Whereas, the said Company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy Of
its charter with certificate of orgsni-
zation in compliance with the require
ments Of the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, therefore. I, w. c. Taylor. Com.
missioner Of Insurance of the State OF
North Dakota, pursuant to the provis-
ions Of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered, through its authorized
agents, to transact It's appropriate bus
mess OF Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof.
until the 31st day Of March, A.. D.. 1915.
In testimony whereof. I have here
unto set my hand and seal at Bismarck,
this let Day Of April, A. D. 1s14;
Commissioner of Insurance..
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Silk Pudding Recipe.

Here Is one way to use It In o
cry:
Ingredients-One ounce tapioca. one
ounce vermicelli. one and 'one-half
pints Of milk, honey to sweeten. .
pinch Of cinnamon.
Let the tapioca soak for some hours
In the milk, then put it. and the
vermicelli, into a well-buttered pud-
ding dish; stir in honey to taste. add
the cinnamon and bake gradually. in a
slow oven for some hours. This pud.
ding is delicious eaten cold if it has
been cooked slowly. and thus made
creamy instead OF slab-like consist
vncy.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
His Stock in Trade.

Youngstown, O., Telegram: The
nervous little man next to the car win
dow sized up the fat man who shared
the seat with him and ventured the in
quiry:
Flows business?"
Cant complain" said the Other
laconically.
What do you deal In"
Mothers -in-law, billy goats. thu
weather. slit skirts. tramps. stranded
actors, candidates. politics and the
Ike"
"Whattyye tryin' to do?" snarled the
Nope" the fat nan grinned. 1.-THE
things I have named in a large meas
ure comprise my stock in trade. You
see. my dear sir, I am a professional
writer of jokes and anecdotes"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04

in this office a duly certified COPY Of
Its charter with certificate Of orEani.
zation in compliance with the require.
ments Of the Insurance laws aforesaid,
Now. therefore. ], w. G. Taylor, Com.
North Dakota pursuant to the prov,s.
that the above named Company is fully
empowered, through its authorized
mess Of Authorized Insurance in this
state according to the laws thereof.
until the s1st day Of March. A D. 1915.
unto set my hand and seal at bismarck.
his LIST Day of April. A. d. 1914.
(SEAL) w. C. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Giblet GRAVY.

Thoroughly wash the giblets and
boil in enough water until tender. Run
through food chopper. moisten three
tablespoonfuls Of flour with cold wat.
gravy, which has formed in the pan, is
ready to be made. skim off any super
fiuous fat. Stir in the dissolved flou,
and let simmer until thickened. drair
through a strainer, add the chopped
giblets, season to taste and serve yer!
hot
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance.
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF


Whereas, The Niagara Fire Insur-
Anee Company, a corporation organized
uadsr the laws of New York. q filed
in this office a sworn statement exhib-
ting its condition and business for the
year ending December 81, 1913. con-
formable to the requirements of he
laws Of this state, Regulating the BUSH
ness Of Insurance. and,
Whereas. the said Company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy Of
its charter with certificate cf oryani-
cation in compliance with the require
ments Of the INSURANCE La VS. aforesaid.
missioner OF Insurance of the State OF
North Dakota. pursuant to the provis.
ions of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered. through its authorized
agents. to transact its appropriate bus
mess Of Authorized Insurance In this
state according to the laws thereof,
until the 3lst day of March. A. u. 1915.
In testimony whereof, l have here
unto set my n and seal at Bismarck.
this LIST Day Of April, A: D. 1914
(SEAL) w. C. TAYLOR.
Commissioner Of Insurance
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Tonou. Toast,

Make some slices of toast. not very
thick. Drowned event. all over on
both sides and minus crust. Butter it
slightly Crate with a large crater a
liberal sufticiency of cold tongue anE
spread it thickly over the cast. Lay.
the slices side by side on a large dish
Serve at breakfast. luncheon or sup
nor
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
nout of tho Frying Pam

Birmingham Gazette: A Birming.
ham man who has been recently stay
ing in a Warwickshire country house.
relates the following incident:
At dinner n night an exceedingly
shy, young man, finding himself
t~ongue-tied, determined at all costs tc
make some conversation. The happy
idea Of making some complimentary
remark about the food occurred to
him. Turning to his hostess, hs said:
Excellent salad this is. what there lie
of it," Instantly seeing his awkward
mistake. he endeavored to remedy It:
"And there's plenty of It,, such as II
isl"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
A Thought for To-Day

It is a law Of God and Of nature that
your pleasures-as your virtues-sha1l
be enhanced by mutual aid. As by
joining hand in hand you can sustain
each other best, SO hand in hand you
RuSkin.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Oranae PUDDING.

c of suEkr. Add one egg and 2
ounces Of -four. Beat again. and add
the grated rind Of two oranges and the
tuioe of one. When we'll mixed stir in
half a teaspoonful Of baking powder.
Butter a mold and decorate the bot
tom md sides with quarters Of orang-
es with the pips removed). pour In
the mixtures, cover with buttered pa
per and steam for two hours. Serve
with orange sauce.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04

So much greater is the demand for
edible snails in France than the supply
that artificial snails have been invent
I'd, the only genuine portions Of which
are the shells.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Water Rates $3.50 Per 500.

Norman Duncan in Harper's Maya
zine: The municipal water rate in the
mining center of Kalyoorlie (Austra-
lia) is still annually one shilling and
six-pence in the pound sterling on tho
value Of the property-which hints at
some slight scarcity.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
New Iron Kettles.

Big iron kettles are still used by
nan cooks. The best way to prepare
a new iron kettle for use is to All it
with clean potato pealings. boil them
for an hour or more. then wash thu
kettle with hot water. wipe it dry and
rub 1t with a little lard: repeat the
'abbing a half dozen times after US.
,ng. In this way you will prevent rust
md all the annoyances liable to occur
II the use Of a new kettle.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Brown Bread.

Two cups sour milk, two-thirds of q
cup dark brown sugar. two level tea
spoons soda, pinch Of salt, three cups
graham -four. Bake one hour.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
The Real Audience.

Washington Star: You didn't stay
to hear my speech" said one member
Of congress.
NO." replied the other. whats the
use Of my hanging around and pre-.
tending to be an audience when the
people you are really addressing are
away out in your own district"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04

A German patent hen been issued
COR a process for producing a sano
Useful in building operations by
%sprinkliEg molten furnace slak will.
i salt solution.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Brandeis "Dranded."

Washington Post: The only discord-
ant note in the general approval OF
President Wilson's career thus far on.
%countered Ia the unqualified praise be.
slowed by Louey B%randeis.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04

Armor clad automobiles, enclosed
except at the drivers seat, have been
adopted by French bankers for trans
porting valuables.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
619,913.e0
s3.S1s.1s
1s,2ss.s5
$4,000

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance..
I. w. c.. Taylor, Commissioner OF In
surance Of the State Of North DAKOTA,
% hereby certify hat the foregoing
IL q true abstract Of the original state
ment now on file in this office.
In testimony whereof, I have hsre-
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
Of this Office at Bismarck. the 1st day
(sEALj ". C. TAYLOR.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

STATE OF
Office Of Commissioners of Insurance.
I, w. G. Taylor, Commissioner Of In
surunce of the state Of North Dakota.
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
q true abstract Of the original state
ment now on file in this office.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
Of his Office at Bismarck. the 1st day
Of April. A. D.. 1914.
fSEAL) w. C. TAYLOR.
Commissioner of Insurance..
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
2.oes.oo
2s.27s.36
7.1os.ss
7.464.45
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner Of Insurance:
CONF ANY'S CERTIFICATE OF

"""- NJ" HO111O1S11 8.
Whereas. The Merchants Life and
Casualty Company. corporation Or
eas nied in this office a sworn state
ment exhibiting Its condition M busi-
1sss for the year ending December 81.
1913. conformable to the requirements
Of the laws Of this state, regulating
che business of Insurance. and
Whereas, tho said Company has died
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
(SEAL)

A vent in. n side Of a new fryins
nan, which is partly covered. direct:
he odors of cooking into Tic stove ant
~ the chimney.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Stops Sticking.

To prevent starch from sticking
cd. Or 1t may be dissolved in the wa
ter in which the starch is made.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
ABSTRACT Of STATEMENT. =
70 the Year Ending. Decenhar n

a. d. 1918.
20 the condition and affairs Of The
MERCHANTS Life n Casualty Company
OF minneapolis. Minnesota, organised
sofa, made to the Commissioners Of In
eurance of the State of North Dakota,
", pursuance of the laws Of said state,
President, N. J. McMichael.
Vice President, G. w. Curtiss.
Secretary, G. G. Thomas.
Principal Office, Minneapolis. MINI.
Attorney for Service of Process in
tne State of North Dakota:
Name, Commissioner of insurance.:
Location, Bismarck, N. D.
1908. Juno ."
Commenced business. July Is, 1908.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
comm!ssioner Of 1nsuranc
Office OF Commissioner of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
NV 49, ITY

AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The Great West Life As
eurance Company, a corporation organ
lsed under the laws Of the Dominion
Of Canada, has filed in this office a
sworn statement exhibiting Its condi-
ton ana business for the year ending
December 81, 1913. oonfornable to- tho
requirements Of the laws Of this state.
regulating the business Of Insurance
Whereas. The said Company a died
In this office a duly certified copy OF
its charter with certificate OF organisa-
ton in compliance with the requir:-
ments Of the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now. therefore, !. w. c. Taylor. Com.
missioner. of Insurance Of me State Of
North Dakota, pursuant to the provis-
ions Of said laws. DO hereby ce Iy
empowered, through its authorized
gents. to transact its %appropr!ate bust.
state, according to the laws thereof
until the 31st day Of Msrch. A. D. 1915
unto set my hand and seal at Bismarck
this LIST day Of April. A. D.. 1915.
Commissioner Of Insurance
(SEAL) W. C.. TAYLOR.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
Commenced business. July Is. 100
L. BALANCE SHEET.

!. BALANCE SHEET.
Amount of Net or Invest
ed Assets December 81
of previous year ......$ SO, 2O8, AZ
II. INCOME DURING THE YEAR 1919
Gross amount paid by
members to the Asso-
citation or its Agents
without deductions for
commissions or other
expenses, as follows:
Gross amount of member
ship fees required or
represented by applica-
tons. without deduc-
tons 75.619.0O
Assessment: Sick and Ac-
cident ....$ 74,33792
Expense 49,66s.61 49, ee.6a
Interest ....$ 2,323.80
kent ....... 2.s2s.ss
Total Income .........s 2o2.sss.4z
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Paid for Matured Endow-
ments and Additions +. 39,247.70
Paid to Annuitants ..... 9,975.27
Paid for surrendered Pol
icies 163,O1S.91
Cash surrender values
matured dividend poll
cies 141.2s2.s5
Dividends paid to Policy
Holders ............. 161.021.64
Dividends paid to Stock
Holders .............. s2.5oo.oo
Cash paid during the
year for Commission
and Salaries .......... 709,1SS.92
year 0 .711.ss
year so,sl7.7l
ing 1s.l7o.22
Amount of all other cash
Expenditures ......... 6 1871
Total Expenditures sos 2,152.310.14
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
MISCELLANEOUS

Total Risks taken during
the year in North Da-
kota
Total Premiums received
during the year in No.
Dakota ...............
Total Losses paid during
the year in North Da-
kota
Total Losses incurred
during the year .....
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2,oos.6a
2.00S.64

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office of Commissioner Of Insurance.
l, w. c. Taylor, Commissioner Of In.
surance Of the State Of North Dakota,
do hereby certify that the foregoing IS
a true abstract Of the original state
ment now on file in this office.
In testimony whereof, I have here
hnto set my hand and affixed the seal
of this office at Bismarck. the list day
of April, A. d. 1914.
(SEAL) w. C, TAYLOR,
Commissioned of Insurance.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

Office OF Commissioner Of Insurance.
I. w. c. Taylor. Commissioner of In.
al Of the State of North Dakota.
do hereby certify hat the foregoing IS
a true abstract Of the original state.
msnt now on nle in this office.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my a and affixed the seal
of this Office at Bismarck, the 1St day
of April, A. D.. 1914.
(SEAL) w. C.. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Insurance
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-04

EXPENDITURES
Paid for Losses and Adj
ditions 4o7. 9os.4s
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Total risks taken during
Ing the year in North
I Dakota
Total Premiums received
during the year in No.
Dakota ...............
Total Losses paid during
the year in North Da-
kota
Total Losses incurred dur
in the year
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-18
NEKOMA

The Nekoma school closed Friday for
the summer vacation.
A. B. Flom is having a windmill erect
ed on his residence property.
Mrs. Join Oss is preparing to reopen
the Nekoma hotel in short time,
}. G. Stewart Is preparing to put up a
large modern residence this summer.
Mr.. md Mrs. Skinner of Langdon
passed through town last week on their
way to visit at Rolette.
CLOSING exercises for the Nekoma
school were held at the opera house on
Friday evening when class Of eight
received their eighth grade diplomas.
A high wind accompanied the rain
Saturday evening and did some damage.
The coal sheds of B. j. Dunn were turn
ed over across the side track and south
of town it took the top story from Muir
dock McDonalds granary
When Mrs. Broyles was here branch
of the w. G. L. U. was organized with
Mrs. Orpe president, Mrs Tscha bold
vice president, Mrs. Stewart secretary
and Miss. A. Hogan treasurer. The first
meeting was held on the 18th with Mrs.
'Ole jacobson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-18
OSNABROCK

Harold, the seven.year- old son of Ole
|'Sund, lost part of finger while PLAYING
with lawn mower,
The independent Aatters itself that
things have been doing on the Osnabrock
bail team since E. E. Emerland took
hold of its management
'Osnabrock did some good work last
Tuesday, which on the civic calendar of
the Brock, cane under the designation
of "Cleanup Day"
d. p. McANan was called to Hamilton
Rembina county, last week by the news
of the serious illness of his daughter.
Mrs. Jas. Dyer, whose chance of recovery
WAS considered to be almost hevond
hope.
The "Cubs" at Cashmere, Wash, who
are contending for the pennant of the
North Central league in Washington.
has in Its lineup Walt Nelson, Earl
Griffith and Jim French, former Osna-
brock boys, who have their pictures IN a
half-tone cut which appeared in a recent
issue of the Cashmere Valley Record.
Summer improvements at Osnabrock
include interior repairs for the opera
house, the painting of the Northwestern
elevator, new cement sidewalks, enlarg.
ing and repairing of the K. N. Syverud
and a general clean up of the
to wn. New paint also adorns the Paul
Otto store and the Larson -Engh Co.
ss tablishment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-18
WALHAlIA.

The Walhalla high school grad
uated class of four girls at the COM
mencement exercises last Friday evening.
When Dr., Landry returned from a
call west of Olga last Wednesday he
reported boy at the home of ". Regm-
bal AMI wife.
We learn rather late that there is
more Joy oyer the addition of a little
daughter at the Anthony kalis home
west OF town.
Jim Blackjack is making visit with
old associates at tho 'Haila after holding
down job under Warden Talcott at the
state penitentiary for over year.
The moving picture shows, a great
success in Walhalla since the opening of
spring, have been under the direct man
agement of the commercial club.
Last Sunday party of four autoists
in car of Fred Charbonneau's of Olga,
were given bad shake up by the car
turning turtle. The only one to suffer
much was a son of e. Charbonneau who
haA a collar bone broken Walhalla
i Mountaineer.
We are told that the handsome monu-
ment purchased by the Scott Memorial
association for the Martyrs graves has
been shipped and Mr., Fullerton assures
US that it will be ready for the unveiEn nc
i..2 9yiees to be held Thursday afternoon
July @ The directors are making ever,
( preparation for appropriate ceremonies
for the occasion. Speakers from dis
tauce will be there Rev J P. Schell
! who has been in tho lead at all times ir
securing proper recognition of the work
of he martyrs, will give an historica
address: Rev. Hunter OF Fargo, his asso
ciate, will be here; Rev. Homer Cook o.
Grand Forks, ana Rev c. e. Peterson o.
Fargo, have both promised to be there
and take part.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-18

raagement and delivery they fairly "out
did themselves.
After giving such expression of thanks
as is customary? at commencement.
superintendent Stautf presented the
graduates TO the board of education. Mr.
John Mahon, president of the board,
equal to the occasion, IN words of felicity,
congratulated the members on their per
slstence of effort their 'ssticktoitiyeness -
ana their adherence to the fultillment of
Their course in spite of the many induce
ments to lure them away in spite of
their own desires at times TO run awav
from the overwhelming difficulties. He
presented them with the diplomas IN
recognition of the faithfulness as rewards
for deeds we'll done.
Dorothy Price and Hester Sparlno
who received the highest scholarship
averages, were given the places as salu-
tatorlan and valedictorian. The honors
granted in consequence of honor points
were bestowed on Dorothy Price, Hor-
tense Monroe ana Hester Sparling.
Mrs. Fred Ober, soloist, and M iss La
Belle Mahon and Mrs, Tom Smith, who
gave vocal duet, are entitled to great
commendation because of the excellence
OF the two numbers. Many in the audi
ence wished for encores, which of course
we're not Forthcoming in such hard and
fast program.
This was the best commencement
program, old fashioned in character
ever given by high school class.
The graduates are: Agnes Isabelle
Dickson, Verna Candce Hawken, Ruth
Marion Mahon, Hortense Margur,te
Monroe Mary Nowatzki, Dorothy Agnes
Price, John Lackey Robertson, Hester
Georgia Sparkling, Myrtle Fulton Steven
son, Winnifred Verle Stevenson, Ger
trude Rose Wienecke.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-06-18

The town board of Osnabrock has
condemned the old board walk which
crosses the Great Northern right-of-way
between the depot and the town and has
ordered new cement walk to be built
this summer.
The Northern Dakota railroad, operat.
ing between Edinburg and Concrete, has
taken new lease of life this summer
and since starting up June 1et has been
delng big passenger and freight busi-
ness after being at a standstill for several
months.
A. jacobson and wife, who live on the
Fried farm north of Osnabrock, on Fri.
day last week buried their daue hter
Thyra, aged twelve years, who for some
time past has been sufferer from dia.
betes, an obstruction of the bowels has
tening the end.