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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1916-05-18
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT
For the Year Ending December 31st,

OF the condition and affairs OF the Farmers
Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Co. Of
Steele Co.. organized under the laws of the
State OF North Dakota, made to the Commit
kota, In pursuance Of the laws OF said State.
president. !. @. Schieldahl, Hatton, N, d.
Secretary, p. A. Erickson, Portland, N. u.
Vice President. A. w. Williams. Finley, N.
Oak.
Principal Office, Sherbrooke, N. Oak.
Attorney for Service OF Process in the State
OF North Dakota:
Name, Commissioner Of Insurance.: Loca-
ton, Bismarck, N. D,
Organized or Incorporated June 10th, 1893.
Commenced business Oct. %, 1893.
Ra1anca cash on hand and
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1916-05-18
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Schools Issue Bulletins.

Schools Issue Bulletins.
The Mayville Normal school has Just
issued its April bulletin which des.
cribes the work Of this years summer
school, to be held from June % to Aug.
3. No county sending students will
be asked to contribute anything to
help meet the expense of the summer
school-the Normal school will pay the
whole expense. The summer school
will ignore county lines and be a
statewide affair, inviting patronage
from all parts Of the state.
A supplement Of the Quarterly Rec
ord of the Agricultural college at Far
60, now in the mails, contains an an
nouncement Of the summer session,
which will open June IA and close
July 81.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1916-05-18
N. D. News

important poinss
Of Past Few Days ~
Throughout the
State. Edited and
Arranged for Our
Readers.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1916-05-18
Baking Powder Case Before Court,

July 81.
Baking Powder Case Before Court.
Whether ingredients can be put into
foods sold In this state that are not
necessary in preparing these foods or
beverages and which at the same time
are harmless but which tend to make
the food or beverage appear better
than 1t really is, will be tested out in
the courts In a ase which was filed
In Fargo against Calumet baking DOW
der in the district court. The action
was brought by Pure Food Commos-
sionre E. F. Ladd, president of the
North Dakota Agricultural college and
head of the chemical department of
that institution. through States Atty,
A. w. Fowler.
X X X
Telephone Firms Must Report
The railroad commission is getting
after the telephone companies and has
Issued an order compelling them to
report on or before the first day of
May. The order requires that by the
date mentioned every telephone CON-
pany operating in the state shall file
With the board a complete schedule of
the rates and charges applying at or
between exchanges or exchange areas
In the state.
X 4 X
Farm School Head Honored,
DR.. p. l.. Ladd, president OF the
North Dakota Agricultural college.
has been honored by the secretary Of
the navy with an appointment as as.
sociate member of the naval consult.
Ing board Of the United States. This
board is composed of a large number
Of the leading chemists and engineers
Of the country and is headed by Thorn.
as Edison. During the past week DR..
Ladd was also rendered the presidency
Of the Agricultural college of one OF
tho leading RQuthsrq states. but do
pltnad. =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21

This homemade cough syrup is now
used more hen,es :sssss:: any ntle. cai;;x!s
remedy. Its promptness, ease and cer-
tainty in conquering distressing coughs.
chest and throat colds, is really remark
able. You can actually feel it take hold.
A DAYS use will usually overcome the
ordinary cough-relieyes even whooping
cough quickly. Splendid, too, for bron,
chitis, spasmodic Group, bronchial asthma
and winter coughs.
Get from any druggist 211k ounces OF
Pinex $50 cents WORTHY pour it in pint
bottle and fill the bottle with plain granu-
lated sugar syrup. This gives you--at
cost of only 54 cents-a full pint of better
cough syrup than you could buy for $3.50.
Takes but few minutes to prepare. Full
directions with Pinex. Tastes good and
never spoils. J., F
You win be pleasantly surprised how
quickly it loosens dry, hoarse or tight
coughs, and heals the inflamed mem.
branes in painful cough. It also stops
the formation of phlegm in the throat
and bronchial tubes, thus ending the per-
sistent loose cough. s,s
Pinex is q most valuable concentrated
compound Of genuine Norway pine lex
tract, rich in Ruaiacol, which is 80 heals
ing to the membranes.
- TO avoid disappointment, be sure and
ask your druggist for .s21k ounces Pinex,n
and don't accept anything else. VI
A guarantee OF absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. The Pinex Co. IT.
Wayne, Ind. sS54 ~ q N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Hog Raiser Starts
SUIT to Determine
What Killed His Hogs

Perry, March 21.-Mayor Jack Bruce,
tof this city, is determined to find ous
whether hog cholera or the serum ad-
ministered to prevent hog cholera is
responsible for the death of ninety six
fine hogs at his farm Il short time ago
He is also going to find out whether
the veterinary who administered the
serum did It in the proper manner.
: Bruce bought a number OF hogs at
sale here and later it was found that
some Of the animals offered at the
sale had the cholera. In order to
protect his herd Bruce had the whole
bunch given the serum treatment, but
the hogs died by the Wholesale. He
has started suit for $4,000 from the
State Serum Company, Of Des Moines
and DR.. N. NJ. Repp, of Perry. The
case will be heard at the coming term
of the district court at Adel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21

Special to Times Republican.
Mansor. March 21.--The body OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Swan. WHO died at the
Eastern Star home at Boone. was
brought here for burial last Friday.
The A.. g.. Schroeder farm in Sizard
township. consisting of 120 acres. was
sold at public auction Saturday after
noon. John Carstens got 1t at $1S2.75
after some lively bidding.
! Mrs. aAu6nst Kennink SOLD her ls0
acre farm In Lizard township TO
John f. Roth for $3.50 per acre.
, On March Is Mr. eand Mrs. g. g.
Cd6k celebrated theft golden wedding.
IND the. evening their son suggested
1thfy all I'd ~ the .pietnre show, as a
SON Of cslenFa ton Of their anniver-
say. pit ah car took tleI1i TO the
GA. RI hSlls where the Woman's Re-
lief Corps Anfso1d soldier were wait :
inf 70 surprise .therrl.i The, hall was
decorated with flowers. With Mr. aid
Mrs; Cook standing Under Big, whae
bsIl, Rev. Mr.. Hoon. Of the M. =.
church. which they attend. made a
little talk after which Mrs. Cook was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
FARMER BOYS CO. OPERATE.
Henry County Lads, Entries in BABY
Beet Contests. Organize.

Special to Times Republican.
"Ames. March, 21.--It's not only the
grown up farmers Of Iowa who realize
the value ofrco- operation.
Fourteen Henry county boys, en-
tries in the boys baby beef contest,
at a meeting held last week, formed
the first boys cooperative baby beef
organization In the ~ state. About
twenty boys are entered in the con-
test in that county and 1T is expected
that the, whole group will enter the
organization.
Together they will enter their prize
steers at the Henry county fair. will
then ship them to the state fair at Des
Moines,s where. the. winners in the
baby beef contest are to be decided,
and will then ship them back to ex-
hibit them at the Henry county colt
and calf show in October. They will
thus by their cooperation gain the
advantage of a reduced freight rate.
Finally they will ship them to the
International at Chicago, exhibit them
and market them there as one con-
signment to the highest bidder.
! And they're going to@get just about
the best price possible" says Rex
Beresford. secretary Of the Beef Pro-
dursTs' associaiiun.4 we hope 10 or
ganize the boys of every county. into
the same sort Of an organization a
little later on" . ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
CHILDREN GIVE cANTATA.
Worry Pleasing Entertainment by Pupils
of Hampton Schools.

Special TO Times Republican.
Hampton. March q. - The cantata
given by pupils Of the Hampton
schools. Friday and saturday evenings
was different from most other similar
occasions In at least two respects: The
enterta inment was not so long as to
tire the audience or weary the par
Elephants. and every number was car
ried out with promptness and an ex-
ceptional ability that plainly evidenced
the patience and diligence Of the tutors
in preparing and drilling the little ones
as we'll as their pride in entertaining
the grownups.
Bruce Mcdowell. as Father Time.
did we'll his part. and Dean Yea as
Thief of Time" showed considerable
dramatic ability. and his solos were
we'll rendered. All in all. 1t was one
of the best efforts of the kind ever
attempted by the local schools. fhe
proceeds will be used for the purchase
of various articles about the school
rooms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21

of the life OF every rural community.
The Burnside people elected Earl Man
chester, president; Otis Oleson,. vice
president, and Roy Heale, secretary ana
treasurer. Directors chosen were r.
" Manchester. Grant Spangler, Mrs
e. N Douglas and Mrs. n. III. Cox. Be
fore the meeting had adjourned over
forty five members were secured. This
means a large number as the heads OF
families join for their. wives and chill
dren under 81. The presence of Miss
Ina Johnson, county superintendent.
gave an additional impetus and she has
made q study and Is greatly interested
in. the formation of these circles thru
out the county. The next meeting, OF
the organization will be held the second
Tuesday In April. ~ n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Youna Sons Take Over Plant.

Chicago. March 21.--The third gener-
alton of the Morris family will come
into control of the $35. o8t: 900 packing
company with its $50 brunch offices
scattered in America. Europe and Asia.
it was announced today within two
weeks, when a formal meeting for the
purpose will be held. Nelson Morris.
"a years old, will be elected chairman
of the board of directors, OF Morris &
Co.: Edward Morris. Jr,23 years old.
at the same time will become president
of the company. The announcement
was made following that of the resig-
nation of T. f. Wilson. who has been
president Of the company for the last
two years since the death of Edward
Morris. Sr Mr.. Wilson Became presi-
dent Of Sulzberger &, Sons, the control
of which packing company. 1t is said,
is being bought by caste rns ba mixers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Ensures His Corn Cobs.

Shenandoah, March 21.-An insur-
ance inspector from Council Bluffs
came to Shenandoah the first of the
week to investigate the sanity of Earl
Sheets. Ii all happened because he
sent In an insurance policy for $4,000
on a pile Of corn cobs. The insurance
company never had received a policy
ON corn cobs before and they could not
believe that any sane man would in
sure his kihdiing against fire,
But, when. the inspector looked at the
pile down at Ratekin's seed. about
1000 loads worth 81 a, load, he con-
Guided that the risk was justified and
the cobs were not over rated. = y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Improve Swine Herds.

Arlington, March 21.-A. W. Bran
denburg and Z. w. Crissman while at
tending hog sales in the northwest part
of the state last week each purchased
two excellent brood sows which will%be
marked addition to their already well
bred herds Of big type Poland China
hogs. Mr. ant.s:!h,,re purchased two
animals at the wt.O. Eckley sale at
Terril, and one Of the famous w j.
Grow stock at Webb. Mr. CrissnIan
acquiring one individual from the lat
ter herd from which place he mas pre-
viously made several purchases which
have Eroven extremely successful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
AN, MARsHALLToWn, i0WA.MARCH u, 1915
IOWA FARM NEWS ANDNOTES

show respectively aos,per cent and IS
per cent5tlve and six strong. =
Mr.. Ben Walker, OF 4Ames, held an
other meeting here Saturday and
outlined the purposes and methods. OF
the campaign, and incidentally dis
pensed some good corn gospel that it
will pay Franklin county farmers to
deed. In his opinion many farmers
will be hunting for good seed next
May and may not be able to get it,
Even if we do. our best, the result will
fail little short. he says. A detailed
summary of the tests will be pub
nshed in few days,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
STATE Is MECCA FOR PROMINENT
PLATFORM ORATORS AT PRES
& EMIT TIME.
TAFT, BRYAN AND SHAW
@ BILLED FOR ADDRESSES
Bryan - Speak in Des Moines, Shaw
to Make Two Addresses There, and
TAFT to Be Heard on Three Different
DAYS at Amss-Leadsrs See Sisnifi-
canoe in Coming Of Three Great Mon.
Special to es-Republican.

. Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 21.--Iowa appears
to be the mecca for the big speakers
OF the country these days. First II
was President Wilson who invaded the
state early in February and delivered
addresses on preparedness This week
there will be three big men here For
mer President Taft who speaks al
Ames Thursday, Friday and Saturday
William Jennings Bryan, who speaks
at the Coliseum at Des Moines on
Wednesday night, and Leslie NJ. Shaw
secretary of the treasury under Theo-
dore Roosevelt and formerly governor
of Iowa. Mt. Shaw comes Friday and
will speak Friday afternoon and even
ing.
State leaders here look upon the
coming of so many distinguished
speakers on national questions as sig
nificant. They say for one thing the
powerful influence OF the middle west
is a much priced asset and is being
sou ght for strenuously by both the pre-
paredness and the anti preparedness
advocates E'riends Of Senator Cum
minis say there is a strong influence
at work to destroy Cunpins influence
a, home. He has consistently opposed
President Wilson's program as has also
the Iowa delegation in congress anu
that some Of these pilgrimases TO Iowa
are inspired by an attack on Cum
minis. They say this was the big mo-
tive back of the presidents visit
Bryan Influence Felt.
However, William Jennings Bryan,
to be fighting any Iowan's particularly
except those who line up with the pres
idents ideas of preparedness. Bryan's
address on peace will have a big in
f1uence here, it is being predicted. The
famous Nebraskan is always a favorite
speaker here no matter whether his
hearers agree with him or not politi-
calIy He Is especially popular in his
religious talks.
Attic Elk President Taft's lectures
are supposed to be more along gen.
eral lines of political economy and
non partisan discussion OF this ma
tons present status in worlds affairs.
nevertheless the former president is
man Of strOng and original views as
well as past political experience and
his series Of lectures are looked for
ward to as of much political inter-
est
Leslie NJ. Shaw, who is to be here
FRIDAY is an ardent advocate Of pre-
paredness along Roosevelt lines The
former Iowan has always been loyal
to Roosevelt since he served in his cab
met altho he did not follow him in the
hull moose movement. Shaw, it is I'M
derstood now makes his home in Cali
fnrnia. Whether or not he is repre-
serting any particular faction is not
known.
Social Affair at GIadbrook.
Special to Times Republican.
Gladbrook, March 21.-About forty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Franklin Seed Corn Tests.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton. March N.-The invesu'
CATION into the seed corn situation
that is under way in this county re-
veals more and more the necessity OF
the campaign as the work progresses
Close to 200 samples will have been
tested out when the work is finished
These samples have heen reelected
from the cribs on various farms In the
county, and without any more than
ordinary care being used In the Sc
lection Of the samples. Tet thR tesss
80 far read disclose that there is .
great vaTiattienatn the vitality OF It
and even much difference In the GER
minating power Of kernels from the
same ear. zss - - Z: s
Among the best cribs 30 far tested
is that OF Mike owen in the west
part OF the county. whose corn Is s1i
a very good type Two tests from IN.
corn Of Herman Meyer. OF bradford
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Horse. Bring Good Prices.

Ida Grove. March 21.-The, combina-
ton sale at the Everhardt barn last
Saturday, by c. w. Lindgen and others.
was ar unqualified success. big crowd
being on hand until nearly o'clock
ard the total proceeds amounting to
$4,000. Thirty-t~ two horses were sold. at
an average price Of SIS, the best sale
being for 1920, Mr.. yRyberger selling a
fine heavy horse to the Chicago buyers.
The best team was bought by G. .!
Butcher. of Battle township. for 1900.
Considerable poultry and furniture a $50
changed hands. $3.50 "a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21

members and guests. Of the Alpha
Study Club OF Gladbrook, assembled
at the home of Mr. and Mrs Martin
Nee, Friday evening at o'clock, for
the annual banquet Of the Club. The
menu. programs and decorations were
all in the color scheme of green. and
white. in keeping with st. Patricks
day. Mrs. A. A. Bishop, president OF
the club, acted as toastmistress. Miss
Martin, Messrs. Nee. Wieland. and
Walter responded to her call by Civ
ing toasts on topics in keeping with
the day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Has Eisht Children.

Mrs. p Rehkamp, 2404 Herman
street, Covington, KY, writes: Il have
been using FoIey's Honey and Tar for
nearly two years and can And no bet i
ter cough syrup. have eight children
and give 1t to all Of them. They all
were subject to Group from babies on.
It is as afe and reliable medicine for
men and women as well as children.
Don't let the cough that follows grippe
hang on and weaken you. II is easier
to get rid of a cough or cold than OF
it's consequences. Mcbride & viii
Drug Company II, IS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21

Humboldt.-Despite the bad crop last
season farm land in this section is now
worth from SIS to $25 more than last
year. John Rundlett recently sold his
fairly improved farm for 5000 an acre.
w. A. Hawley, near Pioneer. sold half
4 section for 1920 an acre while Gus
Lancing sold eighty acres adjoining
Bode for $500 an acre. A large number
of hogs is being raised for market by
Humboldt county farmers. Z. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
NINETEEN ENTER SlsTERHooD.
Invested With Black Veil Of Sisters OF
Charity at Dubuque Sunday.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, March 21.-\ineteen young
women made their solemn professions
and were invested with the black veil
of the Sisters Of Charity. Sunday
morning. at the chapel at Mount car
MEL the sisters home in TINS CITY
Nineteen postulantS made their simple
profession ami were given III" white
veil. Archbishop keane off!ciated at
both ceremonies. A number OF girls
also entered the convent TO begin thels
I,u,:;a;v preparatory 70 taking the ven.
Father Conway, pastor OF 81. flus
church. Chicago, was one OF the mum :
erous out-of-town priests at the cere-
monies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
'seventy.Two Hogs $4,000.

Special. to Times Republican. o
Iowa City, March 21.--Records for a
carload of hogs were broken here, when
James Lacina, of Scott township, re-
ceieed a. draft for $4,000 for seventy
two hogs. shipped to the Chicago mar
ket. during the past week, He realized
1915 hundred. j.. 20,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
slxTy:rwo HOGS BRING $3.50.
Proof That Stanley Browns Corn Crop

Proof nat stanley broWns Corn Crop
= - NV Was Not q Failure. 80"
One. day last week Stanley Brown, of
Melcher, drove sixty-two porkers to
market at Melcher and sold them for
an average price of $2o, or $3.50 for
the bunch, which means that Mr..
Browns corn crop was not an entire
failure last year, nor was the pig crop.
either. The only secret there is in
farming is how to make it a success
and Mr.. Brown seems to- have found
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
pressnfed with relief corps pin. and
Mr. Cook with q gold watch chain
and charm.
PETITION FOR BOND ELEcTloN.
Voters Ask Expenditure Of $4,000 Fol
II Improvements Of Water System.

' =
\ Improvements Of Water System.
Special to Times Republican
Hampton, March 2t.--A petition is
being circulated here asking the coun.
ell to call special election at which
the question will be submitted as to
whether or not the city shall issue
bonds in the sum Of $4,000 for new
equipment and extensions to the water
works system. 1t Is declared that the
needed extensions can not be made
with the present revenue. but that IL
additional means be provided substan-
.tial savings can be made in the oper-
alton of the system that will soon
make good showing, and ere long a
surplus would accumulate to pay upon
the Indebtedness. It is asserted thar
the city Is now bonded up to the limit
but as q matter Of fact, the city is still
far below the limit. 42ass 4 IL sa7$ DIX VI .&
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21

Lowden-Another farm deal was
closed quietly Tuesday when Henry
kreinbring sold his farm of 120 acres
to August Meyer for 5000 an acre or
$4,000. The most intimate friends of
Mr.. Kreinbring were not aware of his
intentions, therefore it was a complete
surprise. The farm is considered a
good one and Mr.. Meyer is ~ Be con-
sidered lucky in closing the transact
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21

Vinton.-Tell KEENAN, bought the A.
win Oppelt farm of forty acres north
west of Vinton which was sold at pub
lie auction Monday, the price being
1856 per acre. John Mclaughlin bid it
up to $1S5.5O but would go no higher
The J. C. KEENAN, estate has sixty acres
which joins the Oppelt land on the west
and $50 acres joining the sixty on the
west
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Organize Community cincis.

. Fort Dodge March 2E-To assist in
the social. intellectual moral and ma
ferial welfare or the community was
the guiding principle adopted By the
Burnside townshsp people at the meet
ing held, Tuesday afternoon at Burn
side for the purpose Of organizing a
Farmers Community Circle. OvfS 400
were present to show their interest in
the plan which is fast becomine'a. part
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
Chapin News Items.

Special to Times Republican.
Chaplin, March 2l.-Richard Bray. o.
Kanawha. was a. visitor with relatives
here on Sunday.
Harry Crom has gone to Waterloo,
where ne has accepted a position as
mo,orman with a street car company
w. r. Hamilton proprietor of the
business college at Mason City. made a
brief visit with relatives and friends in
this place Saturday.
George Van Every has purchased the
Banker building and will improve and
put it in shape for business pur-
poses.
R. F Clark of Mingo. was here last
lweek looking after business matters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
sill Thara.

Bacon see 25.000,000 pounds II
dynamite were used for agricultural
purposes in this country last year.
Egbert Even that much powder
" ouln't lift the mortgage OFF the farms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-21
They Let Him Sleep.

H T. Straynge. Gainesville. Ca, p r.
No g. was unable to sleep all night
without getting up. "Sometimes only
a few minutes after going to bed.
would have to get up. and tried every
thing l heard Of for the trouble. Fin
ally I tried Foley Kidney Pills and af-
ter taking one bottle believe am en-.
tirely cured. and I sleep soundly all
night" Foley Kidney Pills tone up
weak. sluggish kidneys, rid the body
of poisons. give appetite. energy and
refreshing sleep. Mcbride & Win Drug
Company.