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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The people have been impressed by
the arguments for a larger military
force. The figures are very liberal,
probably the idea being that they may
be reduced. On second thought many
Will conclude that it is wisest To de-
velop and maintain what has already
been organized and perfected. For in
stance, the militia and national guard.
This body is supposed to number up
ward of $4,000 men in the active
ranks. 1t would be simpler to double
this number Of the militia than to or
SaniZc and train separately $4,000
men. 1t would also be simpler to re-
enlist the discharged miiitiamen and,
with new recruits added. form a re-
serve equal in strength to the active
force, the two services thus providing
Il half million men. The militia stands
for preparedness in normal times. It's
efficiency fer abnormal times could
easily be extended.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE

Notice is hereby given that by reason of de
fault in the terms of that certain mortgage exc.
cuted and delivered by Henry H. Dickinson
mortgagor, to Peter P. Kopriva, Mortgage.
for record in the office OF the Register of Deeds,
Of the County of Cavalier and State of NORTH
Dakota, on the 18th day of November 1911 and
recorded in Book So of Mortgages, at Page 30S,
will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises in
such mortgage and hereinafter described, at
the front door of the Court House in tho County
Of Cavalier and State of North Dakota, at the
hour of two o'clnck p. m, on the 1st day of
April, A. D., 1916, to satisfy the amount due
upon such mortgage on the day of sale.
The premises described in such mortgage and
which will bo sold to satisfy the same are des-
cribed as, follows. viz; Lot One, ~ of Block
ton to the City of Langdon, according to the
plat thereof on file in the office of the Registered
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of sale the sum of 1921 20, including taxes
and insurance paid by MORTGAGE and the
costs of this foreclosure,
Dated this 23rd day of February, 1916.
PETER p. koPRIvA, Mortgage.
THOMAS DEvANEY. 31-36
Attorney for MOrtgagee,
Langdon, North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Observers Of doings on the diamond
are inclining to view reduced rates for
patrons as inevitable. Both the major
and minor leagues have had reason
this season to complain Of inadequate
patronage OF great games. 1t is said
to be evident that the public looks
upon prevailing rates as excessive.
The patrons rally 1T old prices on days
when two games are presented and
also one or two days Il week for the
best attraction, but the varying attend
ance seems to indicate dissatisfaction
with the admission price. The action
of the Federal league in using price re-
duction Is Il rcprisal in the league war
has evidently brought the problem OF
admission to an acute stage and face
80 face with an adjustment that cannot
be long delayed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

1t is true that profit sharing enter
prises have been known to fail. but
the underlying principle is sound. EN-
ployees who hold stock i'll the concerns
which support them can but realize
that capital and labor may have inter
csts in common. The form OF profit
sharing which finds favor in this coun-
try facilitates investment by employees
en- simple and easy terms, thus cncour-
aging thrift and industrial peace.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The spring equinox storms, of
which the weather forecasters predict
With such certainty each year, made
record time in arriving here yester-
day. when with the wind blowing
almost a gale and a temperature which
1ae thermometer showed to be almost
81 ,wn to zero, there was a decidedly
unpleasant contrast to the balmy
spring like weather we had been en-
.isying but twenty-four hours previous.
1t is calculated over the state that
the weather was responsible for the
eating down of the vote at Tuesdays
election by nearly one-half in the
,ztnral precincts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

TO date the snow pillow has made
Two trips over this branch line of the
Ct. N. since the first of the month.
The first one being Thursday the 9th
and its next appearance on Tuesday
the 10Th. With the trouble from
snow blockades now retiring in the
background the railroad appears to be
confronted with a shortage of water
supply, nearly all the available supply
- reservoirs, that is not in CONCEALED
form having been drained off.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

One has only to take a glance at
the returns of Tuesdays election as
they arrive at the office of the auditor
IN che court house to come to a de,
cision that for the rural precincts
March is too much on the inside of
the winter belt to insure a full vote
being cast at the polls, especially
When the weather is as unpleasant as
it vas the day before yesterday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The Declaration of London dates
from 1909 and was intended to cover
all questions which had arisen or
might arise under international law as
interpreted by the signatory powers.
1t was never ratified, but the United
States at the outbreak Of the world
war asked the belligerents to abide by
its provisions so far as neutral inter
ests might become involved. To this
the German powers agreed, but the
entente powers only did so in q modi-
fed form. The declaration classed as
absolute c~ontraband articles required
in actual combat, "the tools of fight
ing" Noncontraband goods included
cotton, wool. skins, hides and rubber.
Great Britain invited the powers to
the London conference and signed the
declaration, which was adopted by all
the representatives Of the powers.
That it was never ratified by the home
governments is a mere t~echnicality.
The document would appear to be just
what is claimed in the preliminary
paragraph, as follows: The signatory
powers are agreed that the rules con-
tanned in the following chapters core
spond in substance with the generally
recognized principles of international
law" y code Of generally recognized
principles" should furnish a basis for
the adjudication Of all difficulties arts
ing in the course Of the war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The announcement is made bv the
state land commissioner at Bismarck
chat the leasing of state and school
lands of Cavalier county for 1916 will
take place Saturday, April 22nd,
commencing at eleven O'Clock in the
forenoon. The conditions and terms
regulating the leasing is the same as
in former years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The TODD which army reformers are
making over a supply of officers re-
calls a saying of Lincoln in the strenu-
Gus days of the civil war. He said
that he could create an officer with a
stroke of the pen. To get "the man
with the muskct' was his worry.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The June drouth predictions, to be
found in the weather forecasts may
DE taken as particularly referring to
that region north of the forty-ninth
Notwithstanding both Snowflake
aud Mowbray.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Italy's diplomats Thought this would
be Il short and easy war" Hereafter
The maxim Look before yoa leap will
find & conspicuous place on the palace
walls.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The allies plead military necessity"
20 excuse the invasion Of Greece. Ger
many said the same thing about Bel
gium. and there you are,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Uncle Sam promptly flung out the
signal. BE neutral, my children" then
took up a correspondence course in
neutrality himself. evidently to con
tinue during the war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Shipment Of $500, 600 gold from
New York to Argentina indicates that
the recent Pan-American powwow was
also q sort of lend 4 hand revival.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

To be effective in the compelling
of world peace that international court
should have the kaiser, Villa and all Of
the fight to the death" belligerents on
the bench.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The coming Of baby bandits would
indicate that the old fashioned wood
sbed interviews are also among the
I3,as beens in certain districts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The statements of Langdon's two
national banks make good reading
frem a financial standpoint on another
page of this issue of the paper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Mexicans may object to having out
slders pacify their distracted country,
but outsiders will not object to the
Me1icans doing it themselves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Money talks. but all OF Carncgie's
millions can't coaX the %scls,ppcrs over
there to stop and listen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

While regretting the passing Of CEN
tenarians we should remember that
there are others all ready to step into
the n hundred year old footprints.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

When the national guard was made
an adjunct of the regular army a few
years ago it was explained that the
purpose was to furnish IL reserve to
the regular army. 1t could be inferred
that whenever an emergency should
make it necessary to augment the
standing army permanently or tempo
rarily by calling out volunteers the ma
tional guard would expand as might
be required. Secretary Garrison re.
rently admitted that the guard cannot
be built up to such strength as to
make it supplementary to an increased
regular force. The states furnish the
national guard, and the states will
have to furnish the force which, under
whatever name. supplements the reg
ular force in time of need. At the
crucial stage the difficulties of the sit
uation are disclosed. In point of fact
the term national guard now seems to
be a misnomer. The term formerly
applied to all the organized militia of
the states which chose to adopt it for
Il name. Now it belongs properly to
such organized militia as the federal
government takes over to so recognize
and control. Tho state must and does
qualify its troops to meet the federal
standard. Perhaps Il state movement
with legislative cooperation ma be
called into being before an adequate
reserve a be established behind the
United States regular army.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

So Spain is thought to contemplate
sfVasion of Portugal. Probably just to
aEave practice go hand in hand with
preparedness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Remember that the grip killing frost
cannot get fin effective work through
taeseG doors and windows.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

You may get the people to the doors
Of the censored picture shows, but you
cannot compel them to so in.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. ...... 500. 65s. 81
Overdrafts, unsecured ...... 91S.T II
\. S. Bonds deposited to So
cure circulation, par value -, co
Bonds other than T.. s.
Bonds, to secure postal
savings. LOCO. 90
Securities, other than US.
bonds, mot including
stocks) owned uppledged &S"
Total bonds, securities, etc, 1905. %
subscription to stock of
Federal reserve bank $1,000
Less amount unpaid S2,1W 200. 90
Value of Banking House.. 2O9N0. 90
Furniture ana Fixtures. 20OO. 90
Real Estate owned other
than Banking House..... $3.50. 90
Net amount due from Fede
raj Reserve Bank........ 7,217.II
Due from approved reserve
agents in New York, Chi
cago and St. Louis........ S.2!S IS
Due from approved reserve
agents in other reserve
Due from banks and bank
ers,other than included in
10 or 11............. 49,. 5000
Other checks on banks in
the same city or town as
reporting bank............ 2.o36. Ii
Outside checks and other
cash items. $50 O.
Fractional currency, nickels
and cents..".". 1851
Notes of other national banks 1875 CO
Federal Reserve Notes...... $40 90
Coin and CertlticateS...... i.71l 20
Legal Tender Notes ....... $500. 0O 10?, 673. 90
Redemption fund with T.. S.
Treasurer md due from u.
s.. Treasurer. ..... ....... 1850. 60
...... SAT-, o4O. Al
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in..-.... $4,000 90
Surplus fund ...:.....". -, 900 90
Undivided profit......... l0,G22.l
Less current expenses. in
terest and taxes paid. 5,3i0.21 1,2Si. 96
Circulating notes outstand-
Demand Deposits: '"" W
Individual deposits, subject
to check. ..."......... l25, 1865. 80
Certificates Of deposit due
in less than thirty days. 1891 OF
Cashiers checks outstand-
ing......... ............ 2,447.14
Postal savings deposits. las
Time Deposits:
Certificates of deposi:.... 2l0.5lS. So 81, 1853. 4s
........S SAT- ,O4O Al
State of North Dakota, County of Cavalier, IS:
l, j. II. Balm, cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state.
ment is true, to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
j.. Fl. Balm, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of March, 1916,
tsEAL] Z, E. FLETCHER.
Notary Public.
my Commission Expires Oct. 18th. 1872
Correct Attest:
D. H, MCMILLAN
c. b, MCMILLAN Directors
w. A. MCINTYRE
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Hopewell is considering a change Of
its name to ''rryagain."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

sc Villa has an alibi in that Santa
isabel massacre he is not likely to
"come in" and prove it to Carranza.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

y considerable number Of national
representatives favor a retirement
scheme for the civil service. That tho
faithful! servant who becomes incapaci-
tated by age should be provided for is
a natural and V growing conviction.
However, laws i'll such cases work az
bitrarily, and it will happen that et.i-
cicncy is often laid on the shelf to
give stupidity. or something like that.
a chance for promotion. Age limits
should not be too arbitrary either in
the matter of dismissal Or retirement.
for it is solely Il question of efficiency
and the public good.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The flowers that bloom in the
spring, tra-la," should be at about 50
per cent cut on midwinter prices tt be-
guile the consumer into singing tra-la.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Admiral Dewey has been put upon
record as advocating a United States
navy strong enough to whip the strong
est possible adversary. The admiral
didn't say whip, but must mean that.
Critics will be heard to say that il
really means that this country must
be ready to fight the whole world.
That could only follow when the whole
world should be bent upon our destruc.
ton, Il dilemma unthinkable. What
the admiral and his class probably
have in mind is a navy that will size
up to any occasion likely to confront
the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
State Bank OF Dresden
NO: 800

No. PA
at Dresden in the State of North Dakota at the
close of business March I, 1916.
RESOURCES.
Loans and $G9,313. %
Overdrafts secured and unsecured. 10. SO
Warrants, stock, tax certificates.
BANKING eri'ir's'S'c house furniture, and l''''' 70
1926. "A
Other Real Estate 1854 .OS
Due from other Banks. ......55,S 90
Checks and other cash items 1873
Sl34,035 so
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in ................. $1,000 co
surplus Fund. ...".... $50. 1000 co
Undivided profits. less expenses and
taxes paid. 635. 80
individual deposits subject t., - 90
to check 49,; SO 81 90: .9 20 400 ~
Notes and bills rediscounted ......... NONE
Bills payable NONE
Liabilities other than those above
lOlAL, Sl34 100. %
State of North Dakota. County of Cavalier, SIS:
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
mcnt is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
j.. A. TERHAAR,
CASHIER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of March, 1916
(SEAL.l j. P, TEMBREuLL
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Cavalier County. North Dakota,
iMy Commission Expires Jan. %, 1879
Correct Attest:
j. A.. TERHAAR D;,
l.. DAWSON, ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The late Eictoriano Huerta was q
Mexican problem which Uncle Sam
could well wish removed from the
scene without having to do it himself.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

All the same there is no evidence of
prosperity to be deduced from the pres
ent demand for sleeping porches.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
Judge of the County Court
Dated tho 9th day of March. A. D.. 1916

Let service of the above order be made by
publication ia the Courier-Democrat, a weekly
newspaper, printed and published at Langdon.
sues of said paper, and by personal service upon
the respondent living in the County of Cavalier
/. w, BLEAKLEY. Judge.
CRIMSON & JOHNSON, 1886
Attorneys for Administrator,
Langdon, North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Before Hon. +. w. BLEAKLEY. Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate of Hans kolte,
Deceased:
Charles C. Sobey,
Petitioner,
Berteline Fentz. Dor ORDER
thea ArentSen, Anna HEARING
Fausing, Anna Iias- FOR SALE OF
mussen and johannes LAND.
Rasmussen and Robt
Work, Co. Treasurer.
Respondents.
On reading and filing the petition of Charles
z. Soebey. administrator of the estate of Hans
kolte, deceased, setting forth the amount Of
personal estate that has come to his hands, and
outstanding against said deceased, and the ex-
penses OF administration, a description of all
the real estate of which said deceased died
seized, and the condition and value of the re-
~spective portion thereof and praying that
license be to him granted to sell the following
Hans kolte deceased. to-wit: The South Half
OF the Northwest Quarter and Lots Three and
Four, of Section Four, Township 1872. Range 81.
cavalier County. North Dakota.
And 1t appearing that a sale Of the above
described land is for the best interests of the
estate.
1t Is Hereby Ordered That the said petition
be heard and considered by the Judge of the
County Court Of said County of Cavalier. at
the cOurtrooms of said court. in the County
Courthouse in the City of Langdon. said county
and state, on the 10th day of April, A. D. 1916.
1t Is Further Ordered That all persons in
terested in said estate, appear before the Judge
OF this Court at said time and place, and then
and there. show cause, if any there be. why
said petition should not be granted.
By the Court:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Eclectic Oil. For burns,
scalds, cuts and emergencies. All
druggists sell it. Csc and SOC.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

1t must be some satisfaction to con-
gress to have no temptation to hunt
for trouble.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
I WANT COLUMN !yA!A!

A DvERTISEMEETS will De inserted in this
"A column for One Cent a Word each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
cents. Cash must always out of
town orders. The rate for the insertion o.
business locals among pure reading matter Will
hereafter be ten cents Derlire eachinsertion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
a~n, CavRlior county, North Dakota.
Entered at t lie Post office of Langdon as mail
n sitter otth n Second Class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
. EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF III.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
NO.. 4SO2

NO.. 1902.
at Lan@dun, in the State of North Dakota at
tho close Of business March eth. 1916.
R~ESOI-PCrC
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

The water wagon may develop into
a steam roller.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

Subscription $50 per aunum Canada 500
per annum. Advertising rates on application.
Gommura cations must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23

SEED OATS FOR SALE-Six or seven humid
five miles east and eight miles north of Lang.
don. C. R Faris, post Office, Langdon. *34-2t
PIANO FOR SALE--Chickering upright
piano, first class instrument in good shape,
will sell cheap. Mrs. John Mahon. 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
ORDER HEARING PETITION FOR SALE
OF LAND.

STATEo OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County of Cavalier. So III oouhty court
Before Hon. F. w. BLEAKLEY. Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate of Hans Kolte,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-03-23
CASH TIRE PRICES

Have purchased a large stock of New Auto
mobile Tires and Tubes, for Cash. and will sell
for Cash at the following bargain prices;
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-09

is expected back about the 18th Of
the month
The oklahoma Natural is also re-
constructing its gas main through
w NJ Lyuche's farm.
The Gospel team, composed OF
Tulsa business men, visit our church
every first and third Sunday night.
They are very cordially welcomed
Many Of the miners living in tents,
have hard time this cold. sleety,
weather.
John O'Brien, who has been
suffering from some unknown disease,
Is not expected to live.
Nine new dwellings were erected
here in the last two weeks and more
expect TO build in the future.
Mr.. John Mcbride has lost five Of
his best horses. The disease has baf-
fled several Of the best veterinaries Of
I the county.
The attendance at school here has
been a record breaker, The school is
organiziug basketball and baseball
teams.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-01-09

The first is entitled to respect and
the latter to purity.
Christmas means peace on earth, 4"
and that means making peace with
all enemies, and extending comfort
and plenty to every living creature
about you.
If you are land poor, (. e., have too
much poor land, sell some Of 1t. Per-
haps some better farmer can bring
It to a better state. But why not do
1t yourself?
If the supply of good farmers and
farm wives is to hold out, it is wise
to begin training the yearlings now,
and give them an interest in the
farm and stock, so they will be real
farmers at heart.
Time to begin planning crops and
ordering seeds and CatalOgs.
wouldn't give a cent for farmer who
year. and begin to plan for a sue
CCssful year Of farming
In all your planning for the new
year, don't leave God out Of your
calculations. I've seen men do so
and apparently prosper; but, years
afterward. their families and prop
critics disintegrated and they came
to very low estate.
If the children want something TO
do on stormy days, get them bottle
Of mucilage, an old book and set
them to pasting In fine pictures and
bits OF reading for a scrapbook 1t
will while away dreary days, and
make good reading in after years.
Never desplse or sneer at a farmer
for weeping over the death Of an old
horse or dog. The fove and devotion
Of years are worth such a tribute;
and If he failed to drop a tear over
the grave he would be less Of a man
and less worthy of respect himself.
There used to be an old custom of
sending boys, while infants, to some
poor family to be reared in poverty
and hard work. Then when Of age
and they came into their property
or kingdom, they could use It wisely.
Good old custom in some respects. |
/ think.
II you haven't a dollar, don't feel
blue. Just look al! around and see
II you can not find a Job on q neigh
boring farm, or somewhere, or find
some product that will bring money,
u 1t is only horseradish roots. I'd