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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23
BE KIND TODAY.
Less spent ON the dead and more

spent on the living would bring
about many happy results. Hearts
are breaking, loved ones wait, and
tears Aow al because Of the with
holding Of kind words unspoken and
letters never sent. Behold the sad
mistakes Of others. their remorse,
and profit by the same before it Is
too late. Today, DOW, speak the
loving word send the tender mes
sage, write the letter you put of
day by day, and don't wait until
you forget it on until bitter memo
ries haunt YOU.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23
GERMAN Ey. LUTHERAN CHURCH

lutheran Zion 5 congregation. Rev.
F. !. Oehlcrt, pastor, 400 Third avenue
northeast. Sunday services 10 o'clock
forenoon. Randall services $3.50 p. NJ.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

In drilling we'll at the German
Catholic cemetery southeast of this
city, it was necessary to go down 139
feet before water was reached. The
well was completed the latter part Of
last week. A large granite ledge was
encountered while drilling.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

The Victor baseball team carried
away the honors Sunday in the game
with Darling, defeating them by the
decisive score of to 4. Ploof pitched
good ball for the locals and allowed
but few hits. He struck out II men.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Members Of the Fortnightly and
Gliding clubs were entertained at a
dance at the Elks hall Tuesday evening,
about IS couples attending. Music was
furnished by three-piece italian harp
orchestra.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

"Shorty' Allison, who played short
stop for the Little Falls salariel team
last year, is playing with Staples this
season. He stays at his home in Ano-
ka as the Staples team plays but twice
week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Albert GERMAN returned last Fri
day from month s trip to points II
Massachusetts,. Vermont and New
Hampshire. Most Of his vacation was
spent at Manchester, n. H.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Madelia Times Messenger (9): Mr..
and Mrs. Nick Leick left yesterday for
Grand Rapids, n. D., for two weeks
visit with their son, George, and fami-
lv. From there they will 60 to Pierz,
MIMI, to visit for couple Of weeks
with their son, Emil, and children.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Victor Meyer has moved his family
to Bemidii.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23
The Modern Life.

The Modern Life.
Melpomene had just put her parents
to bed.
1T IS all matter of kindness and
patience" she explained. Il never
struck either Of them"
Still, few children display such tact
in bringing up their elders.-Philadel
phia Ledger.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23
FJEw CREAM EUYER

Martin ojtierhoWski, the West SIDE
merchant, has taken the agency for the
i}riAyman Russel company of Duluth,
and viii pay top prices tor your cream;
ADV. W.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Sometimes the people give applause
Because a man has made hit;
Sometimes they clap their hands because
They're glad it's time for him to quit
Washington Star.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Misses Flora German and Anna
Pitzl of St. Cloud and Letitia Hebert
of Minneapolis spent Sunday in this
city, guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs, Frank Dufort.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

MotnerGe{ald. little bird has just
told me that you have been very
naughty little boy this afternoon.
Gerald-Don't you believe him, num-
my. I'll bet he's the one that steals
our raspberries--P
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Miss Mildred Barnes was the guest
of Miss Vera Thumb of Alexandria
at house party at Lake Latoka last
week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

'Tf8vel," the wise man said to me.
Twill bring out all there is In you.
travelled DER the bounding sea-
It brought out all there was-moFe too.
-4p9ing6eA Union
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Cultivate the asparagus as long as
possible. The growth made now is pro-
ducing the shoots for next year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs F. R. Ziske spent Sun
day fishing in the Mound lake country.
They returned with nice string OF
bass
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Mack Parks. Julius Nelson and Peter
Ring went to Randall Monday, where
they will be employed for a time on
brick work.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Miss Anna Smith, who is employees
at the St. Paul dry goods store. is on
her vacation and is spending it with a
sister at Fergus Falls.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Bamboo poles make neat supports
for dahlias, beans, etc. They can be
purchased from seed houses or for
lists.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

The Woman's Relief Corps held a
regular meeting at the Maurin hall on
Saturday afternoon. Refreshments were
served after the meeting.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Erick Hedbiom Of Free'lem recently
purchased pure bred Guernsey bull
for his herd The bull came from
Nartinson Bros Inland Dairy farm.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

The Tuesday club was entertained at
the home of Mrs. S. R. Lebeau Tues
day afternoon. Refreshments were
served.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Do not clip the lawn too close In hot
dry weather. The grass protects the
roots from burning.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

I{arkcr Gordon has returned from
Glacier National Park, Mont, where he
went to seek employment as Chauffeur.
He says business is dull there at this
time
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

do you suffer With the beat in
VummerT'
yes, indeed, mous than in any other
season. "-BaltimOue American.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Mrs. j. H. Sauer and Mrs. J. Glenn
ents Erlander will arrive Monday for
some days. visit with the family of
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Caldwell.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Wune-Paw, wha1 b an impossible
tty7
Paw-Anythfng q woman can't do
with hairpin, my son-C1ncinnah
ENQUIRER.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

A number of friends of Mrs, John
Watson gave her pleasant surprise at
her home Monday afternoon. The af-
ternoon was spent in social way and
dainty refreshments were served.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Mrs. n. H. jacobson is at the Hall
hospital for treatment this week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Big Choice.
What kind Of breakfast food do you
prefer" asked the landlady.
"Wel1," responded the new boarder,
flannel cakes with maple strip, coun-
try sausages, steak underdone, coffee,
rolls and fresh butter"
IAdpor
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23

Nothing can allay the rage Of biting
envy.-Claudianus.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23
Expansive.

Expansive.
"Jiggs has very wide acqua1nt-
ance"
II know it. saw him on the street
with her the other night" -Bunalo Ex-
press.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-07-23
A oA..>A n-A.. A.

A Strict Party Man.
do you promise to love, honor and
cherish this wOmanT'
YES" said the politician. What
ever the platform is, subscribe to 1t. ="
Louisville Courier Journal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
SAxOGRAM NO. III
lAskoy Messing Randel


Aaltho not Incorporated as j
Ko-opperetiv Institution, the
workings of the Askov Band al
III rialiti eidentikal vid Hooper.
Rsjon, hens merits 4 dislussjon
in this series of artikkeIs. III
fakt. Ej du not Sc hov 4 band
kan bi d band vidout the hart
ko-opperasjon Of aal the mem,
bers.
The Askov Band has long nseo
its presens rloen (especiaIli on
Mond@ evenings ven the praktis)
end Eli tink we can ali agree
that il fiids a long felt want Ii
the komjuniti. vaat kan be NOR
inspejring than to listen to the
syit strans Of a Brass Band,
placing Dejlige Danmark' ii
Ragtejfn, Or Met nli tonejt IN
the Tjgrtsjardv in B Mol? Truli
Doktor Cook lhi Of North Pole
Fam) vaas rejt ven he sad:
The gratast asset for d jung
rnand starting out Iii left is
Brass. !" Doktor Cook sgrt@nli
had brass, and 30 has the Askov
Messing Bande. Not onli from
an artistisk yjuppjnt il this in
stitusjon a benefit to the Kom-
juniti, ther Is aalso a moral as
pekt to konsider. Thies vikIi
Bande Dvelser' kips our jung
men land som of our married
yons tub out Of mistjif. Thar
vii bi les opportjuniti to 20 to
thies sokaaled spublik. danses
in the .prejyat' Haal.
It givs the bejser an opportun-
iii to develop ther mjusikal tall
ents, and, hu noes, perhaps som
d@ vi sjal se Won Of our own
bSjser rejs to fam, ekvalling, if
not sgrpassing Susa, Viktor Her
bert and odder sellebrated
Nejts of the batof" Riddere
at Taktstokken) And jet, yid
aaI my entusiasme for this Bande,
Ej kannot refran from kriti-
sisn1e. II kosts Is dollars to
sjejn the Bande. The Bande
fernisjes the instruments. ri q
member drops out hi luses haf of
his investment, $50.
Nekst vik yu sjal Sc veron III
bas mel Kritisisme.
'Saxo.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
LOCAL AND
PERSONAL.

Elsie Andersen and Ida Nielsen
returned to Minneapolis to work
last Friday.
Anders Henriksen came home
from Russell, Mimi, Saturda,
fora short stay.
Kyindeforeningen meder hos
Mrs. Martin johnson Torsdag,
den 28de Januar.
Ib (Duusl Hansen and daught.
er, Anna. returned last week
from their visit at Lake Norden,
S. D., and other places.
Jess Petersen, who was visit
ing here for some time at the
home Of his sister. Mrs. Jorgen
Petersen, left Friday for differ
ent points in Iowa.
Askov Mercantile Co. are offer
ing some specials in their ad this
week which are worthy Of your
attention If you care to save
money.
The officers Of the Pine County
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. met
at the town hall Monday and
appointed agents and adjusters
for the ensuing year. L. Mos
back and ]. p. Sorensen are the
adjusters.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21

the mere viii the place please
YOU If Il be worth your attention. /.
When you SO in look about 30
that when need be, Won can find
your way out; heed the appear
ance Of the nelghborhood, !
lourishing country should show
lis prosperity.
The question is not how much
do you spend" but how wisely
do YOU spend it, ia economixe
on needed improvements ii worse
than wastefil.
Don't expect your wishbone e
take the place of your backbone.
Keep i memo of what to I'd
tomorrow then DO It today If
possible.
Failure to succeed II not so
often due To lack 1T opportunity
as to lack Of system.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
AsKoy PINE couNrY. MIaNEsoTA JANUARY 81 lsls

shipments must be ready to 30
out on this train III order I'd con
meet with fast train out of Sand
stone about 4 b. nj. This is very
important and Of benefit to ship
pers as it cuts out the long wait
at Sandstone formerly exper-
fenced by shippers Of carload
shipments. r. Nortvig,
Agent.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
WEEDS AND FLOWERS
Presented BY Ludwig Mosbmk

Cato, the great Roman states
man wrote nearly 200 years be-
fore Christ was born: When
You have decided to purchase q
farm be careful not to buy rash
~; do not spare your visits and
be not content with d single tour
|of inspection. The more You 90
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
LISTEN. DAUGHTER

Listen, daughter. don't 10 snopjng
around the house and sighins Iike 4
freight train cutting loose the air
brakes: and dent be waiklag around
with pour eyes All pasfed ID and rsd
from tears, simply because you ear j
have clothes that wouldn't look good
anywhere except on one of those freak
magazine cover girls. | know iii L
pretty tough Old world from your rangs
of vision, because your fsia aud have
forbidden you to wear skirts that are
too high and waists that are too low.
q know. child, that some og the other
girls areschasing around the streets III
costumes that would shame huriesaue
troupe and attracting lots of attention;
but did you ever notice just what kind
III attention they attraetg of ronrse
YOU haven't You don't happen to bc
within eaFshot when some of the boys
say what they really slllnk Ahont the
other girls. Thank uod you tlon't.
You ~ too young to know ihose things
yet awhile You say the other glrls
laugh at your simple, pretty little frocks
ard at your freckles. Let fem IrughI
That shows they ARE tie other Kind at
girls. Your mother and | met each
other long. long ago. loved her
enough to ask her 10 marry noe and
she cared enough for me Ii answer
yes. We've been happy eyer since.
haven't we, MAJ Our marriage took
II dian take any split skirt or silhon.
cite gown I'd make me fan In love with
your mother. She never had such con-
traptiona % III her life. And didn Z
go prancing Up and down main street
with q monkey hat on on the back of
my head and i cigarette pokaa ont III
front III my face. Let The other girls
smile II they want TO, but just wait for
the finish You won't ind the decent
young chaps, the kind | would want to
give my little girl 10, marrying any Of
the .sother girls. " That's right. have
. good cry if you want II. tn do you
good. But remember, dad knows best
SO put on that pretty little dress, the one
We ali likeand We II all 20 ID the NOV
irg picture show and have some leo
cream afterwards. Hurry upl It's.
getting late and We don't / want to miss
Warren Kerrigan. That's right, srniIel
a
Poul Hansen came up from Ty-
ler yesterday for i visit with
friends and relatives.
Miss Hattie Nelson commenced
Monday on her duties as teacher
Ia the school three miles south of
town III the Sandstone district.
Are you reading the articles on
Col Operative Farming ia Eu-
rope published from week to-
week in the American? Those
articles alone are worth the sub
scription price Of the American
for one year which is only 81 GO.
Did you ever stop to figure how
many trips q little rural paper
like the American win save you
in d year. It tells you Of ali the |
coming events, meetings, etc.
and costs you less than 2 cents d
week You don't have to gol
away from your fireside to- find |
but what IS going on.
DuIi.
That was q horrible cnstom ttey
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
Notice to Shippers

Until further notice Loc al
Freight Train for points west, Is
due at 10 a. m. To avoid delay
freight must be delivered not
later than $50 a. m. Carload
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
LOCAL. AND
PERSONAL.


-. s'ss !, ] as,'ss'A 49,, s. = nacN avs, .. a1'a
s.... a.,.'ss sss''''a's Ws1e e fa'ae s''sS
's'ss !. 8 sas'''s 4
ror sale Lile =. &. of !. q
oec. Twp. a Range y.
s 80 1s'''ss 'e''1' o'''s'''
Apaers Vsster wiao has been
seaying mere y sne Motel tor
some tine left SATURDAY for
l'usueh.
David Johnson, who has been
Wofksng mere e section hand,
ae1s YESTERDAY for heffiek where
ne y g Pc section foreman
Principal ]. E Miller and Miss
[Odell ard Miss Swirtg of the
Bruno school, visited here A. the
8, &. e ANDERSEN scnool Menday
iney sac tney haa been smoked
Cyl " bfullo.
For Sfsle Several Jersey brood
sows coming u from about Mar.
p 70 Apr. u and also some
small pigs q same breed E
hi'seoite. Iv-It
Partridge Local Union A. 8. 4.
viii ship . carload of mixed live
stock Thursday Jan. 18th Still
need = few thousand pounds I'll
fill 4 ear. Leave conslgnrnents
with 7. P kilstofte- mIt
Twins, . boy and ! airI. we're
born Monday At The homa of MI
and Mrs John I Martin, east Of
town. The boy was very feeble
and died Tuesday Mother and
girl doing nicely.
Al baby boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. n NIL
|ler of Bruno. Iast Saturday All
most of our readers know AIr.
Miller was ensr1er merchant pf
Askov and also prIneibal III our
schools.
j. h. Howe. cashier II ill.,
Farmers state Bank 81 Arc., al
vice.nraa;dentl 81 10 lo,.al l,anI
togather sy;th hia hr..tbar.;,,-la,,
M. .Iohrson ,,,aa Il Arao Z; s;a;tad 81 ].
here Saturday a,,3 s,,ntIav II tI,e
home If Il. u. psaersen
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townsInen IS asks whv the
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concarn;rsy az yseaty,sr s,s ,,s n, bsra
II MI Ienren had resa 81 ths
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th;a u,;,,tar h,,t ~ NJ ts,s. . y,s,,ss.t
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21

That Was q horrible cnstom they
used 20 have IN India Of killing ali d
mans wives when he died II should
say 20. Just think how stupid Indtar,
society must have been without any
widows.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21

There may be fairer spots of
earth, but all their glories are
not worth the virtue Of the ma
tive sod.
Lowell.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-03-30

Beatrice Prentice. who has an Inn
portant role In The Clever Ones" at
the Punch and Judy theater In New
York, has developed such an import-
ant side line that she has thought OF
forsaking the footlights for business.
She 10 an importer OF Brazilian butter
files. business which she thought out
herself. A steamer arrived the other
day with no fewer than 200 butter
Mes consigned TO Miss Prentice. They
were the most gorgeous the regions
about the equator could supply. Moth.
Ing likc tbem had been sSen IN the
United States except In private and
public collections Miss Prentice
worked out the theory that : bouquet
OF beautiful flowers could be made
more beautiful II It contained butter
flies. SO during the winter she work
I'd out plan with several 1orists who
cater to the persons who can pay large
sums for flowers and arranged with
them TO sell bouquets containing brill
liant butterflies. The fad has been
successful. so successful that Miss
Prentice has had to employ help. The
BUTTERFLIES from the warm climate Of
brasil nnd the steam-heated apart
fments and well heated houses az con-
genial as their native climate.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-03-30

ended. tho man had 70 be carried
Along u pathway down a 200 foo,
ciih. Here he was safe from bullets
sud sieilH. hut q warm clean hospltaI
bod was stiii hundreds Of miles dis.
ians. Here he would have To bc taken
Into . PEASANTS house where arxt
AID men WIRE on duty. There would
hc nothing but straw for him 10 lie
upon. The first aid men would dash
cold water In his face, wash HIS many
wounds and bind them the best they
could.
Then the wounded man would lis
Ion the strnw until nightfail. Tor II was
heccsssry 70 carry him through a fir
Ing Zone TO get back 10 the Intirmary.
which was another little house In q
town u mile distant. He would either
bs whselcd along the towpath Of the
canal on . sttetcher made 0f two
baby carriages. which were connected
by \ board. or = "chsron'. would
carry him In m old boat. "Charon"
was an old French peasant with long
whits whisksrs. Ills boat was foored
with straw and because he carried
only the most graveiy wounded man.
who often died during the mile Jour.
nsy down the canal. we used to cali
him "Charon'' and W. namsd the en-.
nal the "SiyT'.
Al the innrmary thcre were real
surgeons. but they were prsssed with
work. aud they were forced. OF usces-
aity. 10 perform their operations hast.
NY. In nm Improved operating room.
n the wounded man was still alive.
b. this time. he would be put into q
Red Cross wagon or automobile or
lome other sort Of vehicle and car.
ried thirty miles 20 q large town.
(which cannot for obvious reasons
name) and ..src he would be put ON !
lhe Red Cross train and started for
Paris. His bed In the train might bc
= r
~ seat In . third. second or nrst
elasa coach: or. n he was lucky. Il
might he ahcctcd bed In regular
Red Cross car.
Al last the train would arrive Into
Parts or Into some other distant city
Df France whore there are biz hos. |
pitfalls. Scores Of ambuiancos will BE- |
waitias In the railroad yards. The am
buiance attendants Will be running |
around. each seeking ont the wound
"a men who are 10 be assigned to the
which he represents. To
hem he n only . number. or per. /
haps chalk mark on the door Of the
sar. They Will put him on strstcher
Ind place him In q huge motor am (
bMlancc. perhaps With ono or two
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-03-30

men who have been wounded ON dis
'ant battieneids, and the car Will
race through the streets OF the city 10
the hospital, which once seemed to
the sufferer 40 many miles away. and
where warm white bcdss gentle nur-
scS. howers and no responsibility
await him. II Ia no wonder that the
wounded men who reach the hos
pital wards sink back onto the nil
lows with a sigh Of relief and smile
whom they catch the glimse Of the
white nurses. Look back at the four.
ney he has taken since that moment
he was hit in the trenches and you
can understand how a hospital ward
looks like heaven to wounded sold.
ier.
To Get Into . hospital 10 one OF .
soldiers dreams. and there are very
rtrIct laws In oil armies against mon
woundinG Themselves. I'm the French
army this ssif.wounding Is known ~
"mutilation". and che punishment
is death. In our regiment an ex-con-
vict who had been released after serv-
Ing hfteen years In order to allow him
70 enter the army. persuaded an
pther soldier to shoot him through the
hand. In return for this favor he also
punctured the hand Of the soldier.
When thcy came TO have their wounds
dressed the doctors noticed powder
marks ON their mangled hands. and
The truth camc out. Both men were
executed.