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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
DISTRICT MEETING
OF RELIEF CORPS

Eight towns will be represented at
the Woman's Relief Corps District
convention which opens at Ladysmitf
on Thursday Oct. %. There will be
delegates present from Superior, Hay
ward. Rice Lake, Bruce, Barron, Che
TEX and Ladysmith.
Sessions will open at $50 in the
morning at the hall of the local corps
occupying the entire day. In the even
ing there will be a Camp Fire and
speeches. While this is meeting OF
the women the men will be permitted
to attend the supper and the camp
fire.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
FARM FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A farm of so acres, 4
miles north of KEENAN, on fine
road, telephone line and close to
school. Improved with new S-room
house, new stock barn and out houses.
Splendid pasture fenced. Good well OF
water. Soil unsurpassed in this sec
ton for productiyeness in clover, po-
tatoes and other crops of Upper Wis
cousin. About Is acres ready to be
plowed for next year. | want $4,000 for
this place; $4,000 cash. This is the big
gest farm bargain in this county. Adj
dress, Rene Smith, KEENAN,, Wis, K.
/: or see Mr.. Bolles at the News-Bud-
get office. 2o-rI
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
HtJsTLING CITY NOW

A trip to Ladysmith was the diver
sion of yours truly" last Saturday.
While this was our first visit to the
County Seat of Rusk Co., we lived in
Park Falls when Ladysmith first ap-
peared on the map. 1t is a beautiful,
as well as a hustling little city now.
Falls Independent.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
HERE is THE SOLUTION OF THE
PROBLEM

The following from the Barron
County Shield is the result OF
query in the News-Budget.
Barron County Shield,
Barron, Wisconsin,
Ny Fellow Classmate, Ender:
Replying to the query in your paper,
Are you clever at figures?' which
had been taken from the Ladysmlth
News Budget, would say that the flo
lowing calculation, when completed,
will give you the size of a quadrll-
liouth part of an acre in square IN
cl9S..
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

ure' out the conundrum. No doubt,
also, County Treasurer Richards OF
Rusk county will feel as though
great load has been lifted off his
mind, and that he will now be able to
apportion the Hewitt Land Co.'S taxes,
because the proposition is clear as
mud.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
JOHN DODGE, PIONEER,
DEAD AT HOLCOMBE

John Dodge, aged eighty, one OF
Chippewa county's well-known pio-
neers, died at his home at Holcombe
Monday night from old age. The body
was shipped to Chippewa Falls,
Wednesday and interment was made
in Lafayette cemetery.
Mr.. Dodge conducted string OF
freight team between Eau Claire and
Chippewa in the early days before the
railroad was built This was prior to
1874. He lived on small farm be-
tween this city and Eau Claire. The
deceased is survived by his wife and
several grown up children.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
CORRECTION

In the list Of premiums won on SIX
quilts at the recent Rusk county fair
published in this paper, Mrs. M.
Spire, was given as the winner of the
first prize. This was incorrect, the
name of the winning lady being Mrs. M.
Shire.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

In the death of Frank L. Clarke
Managing Editor of the Madison Dem
ocrat, Wisconsin loses one of its ablest
newspaper men and a man OF splendid
capabilities as a citizen.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
4356Ox144
100000, 900. 900, 900

It is now easy to find the quadril-
fionth part of 40 acres.
I judge that you would find this
considerably smaller than a postage
stamp. / am
Very truly yours,
MILO III. ROSS.
We thank Mr.. Ross for his kind
ness in lnathematically coming to our
rescue, as we are sure his solution Will
be relief to Shield subscribers who
have lain awake nights trying to zig
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

IF you want to sell your farm or
city property, see Kilgore y Ander-
son. 4o-tI
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

400 ACRES in 40 acre tracts or all,
located in Section IA, 50, 5; so acres
S1b. of NEA in Section 13, 80, 5; 800
acres VIZ of 13. Price right. Address,
w. f. Schmidt, Underwood, n D.
24-27
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

SIX-ROOM HOUSE with large LOT, To-
Gated near new high school; also 40
acres of land. Easy terms. p. ii.
RYALL, Ladysmith, Wis. 13tf
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
INSURANCE
FOR SALE-FARM LAND

FORTY OR EIGHTY acres of land.
Will take some stock on deal Land
all inside of 3 miles from town. NATE
HAND, Owner.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

WANTED - An adding machine
FRANK HEN, Ladysmith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
COMPETENT COOK; also dishwasher
GERARD HOTEL. IT.
WANTED-HAY AND OATS

WILL BUY a carlot of tame hay also
100 blu. of oats. Phone $40, FRANK
p. HROCH, Ladysmith. II
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
FOR SALE--LIVE STOCK.

YOUNG PIGS; also some young, full
blooded Rose-Comb Brown Leghorn
Cockerels. Enquire of Geo. Wander
loop, r 1, Ladysmith. Phone 315-5.
26-29-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILES

TWO 5-passenger Automobiles for sale
cheap.-E M. Worden. 26t1
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED to buy--100 head of cattle.
STELZMAN & HAND.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Oshkosh = Oshkosh coal dealers
have made reduction in the price Of
coal which they state is voluntary.
Stove, egg and nut coal, which sold
all summer for $11 ton Is now
$1,000. Solvay coke, formerly $40, is
now $3.50.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Milwaukee-Two Milwaukee shoe
manufacturing concerns were success
fll bidders in the governments latest
cal for 100000 pair Of army shoes.
The Num- & Busch Shoe company will
make 10000 pair and the Ogden Shoe
company $4,000 pair. The government
has let contracts for 10000 pair, the
average price being s4.s5.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Watertown-A herd of 100 of the
best Holstein cattle ever gathered to-
gether in this country is ready here
For the United States government farm
at Fort Leavenworth, In connection
with the prisoners vocational school.
The Holstein stock comes entirely
from Wisconsin bred stock and prices
were paid for individual animals rang
ing from SITS to $1,000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Stevens Point-Edward McGlachlin
received telegram from Camp Travis,
San Antonio, Tex, stating that his
grandson, F'enton III. McGlachlin, was
seriously injured in an aeroplane fall.
The young man graduated from West
Point last spring and recently went
from Washington to Camp Travis to
serve as aide de camp On the staff of
his father, Brig. Gen. Edward F. Nc
GIachlin.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

River Falls = German is taught in
The schools of River Falls from the
third grade up and Is compulsory up
through the sixth grade. In the sew
enth and eighth grades it is elective.
According to Miss Ann w. FilliaHs.
acting prin cipal, it is not taught in a
pro- German manner and teachers un-
derstand that language has nothing to
do with the war. 4
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Appleton-The Appleton Volks-
ireund, largest German weekly news
paper in the state outside of Milwau-
kee, will discontinue issuing weekly
paper and start an English daily in
short time, according to Richard
Meyer, president of the Volksfreund
Publishing company.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Appleton Men students of Law.
renee answered the call to- duty dur.
ing the past few months to such an
exten that there are now more than
100 students and graduates in the mil
itary service Of the government
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

MISUNDERSTANDING ]. Regain, Dc
years old, pleaded guilty in municipal
court here to a charge Of larceny from
the person and was sentenced to-f1ve
years at Waupun. 1t was testified that
ne stole purses from passengers on
railroad trains.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

FORD TOURING CAR, pass, good
condition, $245. MARK r. BELL,
Ladysmith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Madison-Due to increased cost OF
production a 80 per cent advance in,
The price of hog cholera serum to the,
pork producers OF Wisconsin has JUST
been issued from the Office of f. B.
Hadley, agricultural experiment sta
ton veterinarian. This change in
prices became effective on Oct. 10.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Racine = The Chicago, Milwaukee
and Racine boat line, by Robert Fs
Church of Chicago. has given to Sam.
nel J. r. Stauss, also of Chicago, 6
mortgage on the boat transportation
company's property to secure loan
Of 100000. The company will use
the money in building a sfx-story con.
crete terminal building In Racine.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Milton-Rock county milk producers
have announced that they will fight
the prosecution of the so-called milk
trust by the attorney generals Office.
Attorneys have been engaged to repre-
sent their interests.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Green Bay-After six weeks Of ex.
pertinent with the public market, the
city is contemplating the erection OF
another market on the west side to
create more competition in the selling
field
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Madison-A room devoted entirely
to war posters and literature is being
fitted up in the state historical muse
UNI. More than 100 of the best pos
ters from all the allied nations and a
few from Germany, gathered before
the United States entered the war,
will be on exhibition The museum
owns more than $50 war posters rep
resenting all sorts Of enterprises, in
Guiding recruiting, Red Cross. Liberty
bonds, Canadian patriotic funds. and
all kinds of relief campaigns.
Madison-A Liberty Bond purchase
of 1000 viii be made by the Uni,
velsity of Wisconsin. The board OF
regents at It's regular meeting voted
to invest that amount of the univer-
sity's trust funds in the bonds Of the
| second Liberty Loan.
Green Bay Elimination of one meal
day, as a food conservation measure
| during the war, Is being advocated by
Green Bay Council 128, United Com
mercial Travellers, for all individuals
not engaged in such strenuous toll o.
tarm and factory work.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

RAMBLER Touring car, in good run
ming order Will sell at very low
price in order to dispose Of it quickly
MARK r. BELL, Ladysmith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Madison-Joe Davis. one of three
alleged mail robbers who escaped from
the jail here on Sept. 10, was arrested
In East ST. Louis, Ill. He will be re-
turned here for trial. Jim Burke. an
other, of the trio. was captured at Ev.
ansville, Wis, two days after his es-
cape. Robert Watson Is still at liberty
turned against the men.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Madison-Nothin' But Wisconsin is.
the latest song to be dedicated to the
university students, alumni and fac
ulty. 1t was written by Mrs. Carrie
Jacobs Bond, noted writer.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Antigo-Sergt-M MAI. Edward Brooks,
Amigo, was decorated with the Vic
toria Cross for doing more than his
duty" according to report received
here. 4
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Neenah The price of milk has
reached its highest level in this city.
Nine cents quart is the general price
asked by all milkmen and creameries
Cream is selling at SEC quart.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

Sheboygan-A tarantula, numb with
the cold of the north temperate zone,
was found In bunch of bananas here
by A. r. Dressler, a confectioner, and
Is now in exhibition In his store win
dow.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-19

appleton AT recent meeting OF the
Rotary club of this city it was unani
mously voted to purchase with club
funds $500 worth of liberty bends.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-06-07
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT.
0OP the Year Ending Decem ber 81,
n. 1914

OF the condition and affairs Of The
London and Lancashire Fire Insurance
Co Ltd, Of Liverpool. England.
organized under the avs Of the King
dom Of Great Britain. made to the
Commissioner of Insurance OF the state
Of North Dakota. in pursuance OF the
laws Of said State.
Archibald g. McIlmains. Jr.. Dan
Principal once. $3.50 William st.,
New York. E~xecuetivs Onices. 20 81
Trinity St.. Hartford. Conn.
Attorney for Service OF Process in
the State Of North Dakota:
Name. Commissions Of insurance:
Location. Bismarck. N r..
e Organized or incorporated. Dscem-
beF 10. 1851.
Commsncsd business IN United ssatsA
ASSETS .
.yeioo o. Real Estate
Owned By the Company 3oe 5000
DkoekS and Bonds ...... S.SS1.0SI.lS
Cash - haal ao1 u
Sn10Sost lss ~ asGt1s1 e40es.ss
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-06-07

1915. conformabTe TO the requirements
of the laws of his state. regulating
the business of Insurance.. and.
Whereas, The said Company has filed
In this office a duly certified copy OF it's
charter with certificate Of organization
In compliance with the requirements
of the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, therefore. I. S. A. Olsness, Com
North Dakota. pursuant to the provi-
sions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named Company 10 fully
empowered. through its authorized
business Of Authorized Insurance in
this state according to the laws there
Of. until the s1st day OF March.
A. d. 1918
unto set my a and seal at Bismarck.
this LIST day Of April. A. D. 1917
(SEAL) S. A. OLSNESS,
Com missioner Of Insurance,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-06-07

and salaries .......... 27.48O.2 -
Rents paid during the
Cash paid for adverti:- ~
Amount Of ali other cash
expenditures ......... 6,951.02
rotS} r sFRe1 pHRSrA nus,sn sssS;7's."
Whole number OF poll
cieS written in North
Dakota during the
Total risks taken during
the year in North Da-
Total premiums received '0
during the year in
STATE OF NORTH DAKorA.
Office of Commissioner Of Insurance.
J. s. A. Olsness. Commissioner Of In
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true abstract of the original state
ment now on file in this office.
mn In testimony sss mS an whereof ere ! have here
Of this ONCE at Bismarck the LIST day
(sEAL) s. A. oLsNEss.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance..
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The Providsnt Insurance
Company. a corporation organized un-
der the laws Of North Dakota, has filed
In this office a sworn statement ex-
hibiting it's condition and business for
the year ending December 81, 1915,
conformable to the requirements of the
laws of this state, regulating the busi-
ness Of Insurance, and,
Whereas, The said Company has filed
IN this office q duly certified copy Of
its charter with certificate Of organlza-
ton in COmn1i4nc0 with tho ronIiro-
ments Of the Insurance laws aforesaid.
Now. therefore. I. s. A. Olsness, Com
missioner of Insurance of the State Of
North Dakota. pursuant to the provi-
sions Of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named Company in
fully empowered. through it's authorized
agents, to. transact it's appropriate
business Of Authorized Insurance in
this state according to the laws there
Of until the s1st day of March.
In testimony whereof. I have here
unto set my hand and seal at Bis
marck. this list day of April, A. B.. 1917.
(SEAL) S. A. OLSNESS.
Commissioner Of Insurance.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-06-07
ABSTRACT. OF STATEMENT.
For the Year Ending Decem ber 81,
n 101R-

OF the condition and affairs Of The
Palatine Insurance Company. Ltd. OF
London, England, organized under the
laws Of reat Britain. made to the Com
missioner Of Insurance of the State of
North Dakota. in pursuance of the law
of said State.
Ynitsd States ManaEs1 4. II; wray:
John ST, New York. N. Y.
Attorney for Service Of Process in
the State of North Dakota:
Name. Commissioner of Insurance:
Location. Bismarck. N. D..
Organized or incorporated. August
Commenced business in United States.
January l. 1901. ASSETS
Stocks and Bonds ...... : 1.23l.13l.06
Bank ............. 7e5.74s.o5
Interest due and accrued $4,000 0
Premiums in course OF
collection and trans
All other sums due to tho
GemPSn K.,.n rereisn s.so,.,7
~ Asset, '' :s;. So : g g
ro,a, Assets ......... :. ,.32s.65l.l5
LIABILITIES
Gross cla1ms
Tor l. oSses
u n a dtusted.
adjusted and
unpaid .$244.86S.Oo
Losses resisted
by the Com
pany ....-.. l4.6bS.oO
Total gross
claims I
Deduct Rein
8uranC0 an6
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-06-07
l.96s.s6e.os
2.l77.O73.08
SO. 80 a.

ing f1SkS ............. l.SoS.Soo.O8
2],l77.o7ses
All other Liabilittes.... SO. $50. A.
Total Liabilities ..... 2,227, 1882
RECEIPTS
Premiums received dur
ing the year in CASH. 2.063. 494.23
Interest. Rents and Divi-
the year ..:.......: l1s.s52.ss
Amount received from all
other sources ....... 4.355.32
Total Receipts $4,000. a~.1ss.5os1s
Losses paid during the
pividends. commissions
and Brokerage paid
during the year....... l71.026.oS
Paid for Salaries. Fees.
Taxes and 0 t h e
Amount Of ali other Dis
bursements .......... 44.072.43
Total Disbursements. 5 2,l48,243.74
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS
Total risks taken during
Total Premiums received
during the year....... 1l6.545.74
Total Losses incurred
during the year....... 1863. 36l.06
Total amount Of Losses
paid during the year. 1866 6S.O6
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office OF Commissioners Of Insurance.
I. S.. A. Olsness, Commissioner Of In
surance Of the State of North Dakota.
do hereby certify that the foregoing
Is a true abstract of the original state
n'ent now on file In this office.
In testimony whereof. I have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
Of this Office at Bismarck the LIST day
Of April. A. D. 1917.
(SEAL) S. A. OLSNESS,
Commissioner of Insurance,
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas. The Palatine Insurance
Company. Ltd. a corporation organ
lied under the laws of Great Britain,
has filed in this Office a sworn state
ment exhibiting it's condition and bust
ness for the year ending December 81,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-06-07
All other I.iabilities..

ing risks .............
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-06-07

surance of the State Of North Dakota,
do hereby certify that the foregoing
IL a true abstract Of the original state
ment now on file in this office.
In testimony whereof, 7 have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
Of April. A.. D 1917.
(SEAL) S. A. OLSNESS,
Commissioner of Insurance,
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
ONCE Of Commissioner of Insurance..
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORITY.
Whereas, The American Bankers Life
Insurance mpan a corporation Or
gained under the laws of Illinois, has
filed in this office a sworn statement
exhibiting its condition and business
for the year ending December 81. 1916,
conformable to the requirements Of the
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 it's
charter with certificate Of organization
in compliance with the requirements
of the Insurance Law aforesaid.
Now, therefore. !. s.. A. Olsness. Com
missioner Of Insurance Of the State Of
North Dakota. pursuant to the provi-
sions of said laws. do hereby certify
empowered. through it's authorized
agents. to transact it's appropriate
business of Authorized Insurance in
this state according to the laws there
OF. until the 2lst day Of March.
In testimony whereof. I have hero
unto set my hand and seal at Bismarck,
this LIST day Of April. A. D 1917
(SEAL) S. A. OLSNESS.
Conn missioner Of Insurance.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-06-07

TOtaI eXpend1tureS . 5lS.1l9.lk
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS
Whole NUMBER of pol
fcies written in North
Dakota during the
year. SGT.
Total risk staken during
the year in North Da-
kota :::::..::.. - $4,000 90
Total premiums received
during the year in
North Dakota ..;..:.. 55.s2o.s s
Total losses paid during
the year in North Da-
kota ;...:............: $4,000
Total losses incurred
during the year .:... $4,000
ST OF N0RTH DAHSOTA