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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
VALUE OF THE "sCRAP HEAP
Secondary Metals" Have Added Much
to the Wealth of the United
States.

In 1914 the value Of the secondary
metals" exclusive Of gold. silver, plat
mum, iron and steel. recovered In the
United States was 5000 70s. accord
ing to J. p. Dunlop Of the United
State geological survey. This ia q
decrease from 1919 of $15.746.Sa1. the
secondary metals recovered Ia that
year being valued at $72,7ss.037
The term secondary" does not i'm
ply that these metals, which are re-
covered from scrap metal sweepings,
skimming dresses, etc, are of inferior
quality, but IL is used to distinguish
them from primary metals" which
are derived from ore. While the sur
vey figures relative to lead, zinc, cop
per, aluminium, tin and antimony given
In this statement cover large field
and form an essential addition to the
reports on primary metals, the scope
OF the inquiry probably reveals less
than one-half the extent OF the waste
metal trade. The value OF the old
iron and steel reused amounts to mir
lions Of dollars.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
AT POINT OF REBELLION
Jimmy Had Reached the Stage o. soy
hood When kissing Became
Rather Tirescme.

Little Jimmy had reached the con-
elusfon that everybody in the world
had kissed him or wanted 70 badly.
He could not help being boy tnat
all the ladies wanted to pet and be-
stow their kisses upon. In fact. JIM
my longed for the day when he wonid
have a say SO in the matter OF being
kissed. One day a famous woman
came to call upon his mother Jimmy
CHANGED to enter the parlor and was
directed by his mother to come up
and see the noted Mrs. So and So.
Jimmy knew what was coming. hut
he could not prevent the occurrence.
The visitor took him by the hand and
gently gathered him up into her lap.
and as she let him down to the floor
again she graciously bestowed q Kiss
upon his pouting lips. Jimmy jumped
away from her and began to rub his
lips In vicious manner.
What. you are not rubbing my kiss
on, my little man." questioned the
woman. Jimmy was puzzled for
few moments, then replied:
NO, ma am, I'm just rubbing 1t in,
and then vanished through the door
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Naval Academy Probe On.

Annapolis. Md, June l5.~-The ques.
ton OF irregularities in naval academy
examination papers, which is being
conducted by a court of inquiry, will
enter upon second week with but
little prospect Of an early conclusion.
An effort will be made to secure the
Testimony of officers and midshipnen
on the vessels of the practice sqaad.
ron, by the end Of the week. SO that
the cruise TO San Francisco may begin
There are Row eight mid 81 -pmen and
aaY sFs5ssgs an trial
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

All Missourians Are Asked to Attend
Wedding OF Speakers Daughter,
June so.

Montgomery City, Mo, June i5.--All
Missouri has been invited to attend
the wedding OF Miss Gemeviese Clark.
daughter OF Speaker Champ Clark. OF
the national house of Representatives,
and j. Nj, Thompson OF New Orleans,
which Will take place at Honey.
shuck." the Clark home at Bowling
Green, Mo, June 50.
The general invitation issued here
by Wallace Bassford. Speaker Clark's
secretary. read:
AS IL has been found utterly i'm.
possible to Issue individual invitations,
all Mtssonrians are invited"
Those who expect 10 attend are ask.
ed TO notify MIR. Bassfora. Of Mexico
Mo.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
BARkS SUNK By GERMANS
British and Norwegian Vessels Sent
to Bottom on Wales Coast BY
Submarine.

London, June 1.-THE British bark
Grown Of India, of 2,05e tons gross
carrying a cargo of coal. and the Nor.
wegian bark Belgrade, of co tons
gross, Undertaken. were sunk by the
German submarine I-35 off Milford,
haven, seaport of Wales. The crews
OF the barks were rescued and landed
at MilsorGhayen.
The sailors of the Crown of In iia
say that the submarine fred several
shots across the bark's bow and
when the vessel slowed down the men
were ordered 10 take to the boats. The
submarine then shelled and sank the
bark.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
What interested Hin,

Uncle Ben Barnstraw's city nephew
took him into fire station one night
just in time to see the fire iaddies
shining like squirrel down a pole
from their quarters overhead. Come
on, uncle, we'll 90 to the fire." the
nephew suggested Il don't want to
co. replied the uncle u want to
stay here until they come back, SO /
can see them scoot back up the pole
again. nudge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

New York, June ia,-~Admitting that
he had talked with leading government
officials OF Germany, France and Eng.
land. but denying that his trip TO Eu.
rope was IN any way connected with a
possible mission looking toward peace.
or that he was the personal emissary
OF President Wilson, Colonel Edward
A. House arrived here from Liverpool.
ON the 81, Paul. Il did net talk peace
and that was not my mission abroad,
Colonel House declared, ""That report
was the higgest piece OF nonsense that
] have heard"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
MILLION WALK IN CHlCAG0
NO SERIOUS MiSHApS m BIG
STREET CAR STRIKE.
All Manner Of Vehicle Pressed Into
Service--cfty Council Seeks to
Settle Question.

Chicago, June 1.-THE first day oil
the big Chicago street car strike
passed without serious mishap. No
surface cars were run and only a few
trains on the elevated. There was
nothing resembling regular service,
except on the suburban lines of the
steam railroads. and these were far
from adequate. A brick thrown
through window Of an elevated train
was the only violence
The strike was the big question be
fore the regular meeting OF the city
council Various resolutions looking
to settlement were proposed One
would pledge the city, which Is a part.
ner In the profits of the surface lines,
to pay prepertionate share OF any
advances granted the men. Another
suggested that mediation board of
FIVE aldermen be appointed.
Million Walk to Work.
All manner OF vehicle was pressed
into service. even roller skates among
some Of the younger generation, but
more than million walked t. their
places OF employment. The great thor,
oughfare through poorer districts,
such rs Blue Island avenue. Archer
avenue. Milwaukee avenue, Clark
street and Broadway. In traversing
which the pedestrian may hear spoken
most Of the languages OF the world,
were black with people trudging to
work. They overlooked from the side.
walks onto the pavement. The streets
had the appearance, except for the
general good hnmor with which the
situation WAS accepted. OF the avenues
of some city In the war zone from
which the population was fleeing.
Enroll Extra Policemen
The quiet of the day was not &C
cepted by the authorities as assuring
continued tranquility. Chief Of Police
Healey said he would ask authority
to enroll loco extra policemen to be
available In event of disorder when
the companies make a real effort to
operate.
drizzling rain most of the day
added to the discomfort of the city.
Owners OF automobiles. driving to or
from the city, submitted generally 10
the amiable hrigandage OF those seek.
Ing rides. Few machines travelled
with empty seats.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Drown I'm Skunk River.

Mount Pleasant, Iowa. June ss,-~w
u. Faulkner, A painter. and Joseph
Schaffner, high school graduate
We're drowned while trying to shoe,
the Oakland dam. belonging to the
Iowa Power company. on the skunk
river. near here, In a motor boat.
Thomas Mcmillan. another ocenpan,
of the beat. was saved
Tbs bodies have not been recovered
SchafYaer was a nephew OF ScAsff
ner of the Chicago clothing arm q;
Hart, Scha~aer Il Marx.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
SHE QUIT
eut II Was a Hard Pull.

1t is hard to believe that coffee will
put person In such condition as II
Gid an Ohio woman. She tells her
own story:
did not believe coffee caused nv
trouble, and frequently said | liked it
so well would not, and could not
quit drinking it, but was a miserable
sanersr from heart trouble and nery-
Gus prostration for four years.
4 was scarcely able to be around.
mad no energy and did not care for
anything. Was emaciated and had a
constant pain around my heart until I
thought / could not endure It.
frequently | had nervous ehills
and the least excitement would drive
sleep away. and any little noise would
upset me terribly. l was gradually
getting worse until finally | asked nv
sen what's the use Of being sick all
the time and buying medicine SO that
could indulge myself In coffee?
So ! got come Postum to help me-
quit. made 1t strictly according 10
directions and want to tell Won that
change was the greatest step in nv
lie, 1t was easy to quit coffee be-
cause now like Postum better than
the coffee.
One by enc the old troubles LETT
until now | am in splendid health.
nerves steady, heart all right and the
pain all gone. Never have aay more
nervous chiiis. don't take any medi-
cine, can do all my house work and
nave done great deal besides
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
"eiFiile, in pkgs.
fostum comes in two forms.
Postum cereal-the origina! form
must be we'll boiled. 1sc and Sc pack-
ages.
Instant Postun,--a soluble powaer
oissoives quickly in cup OF hot va.
ter and, with cream and sugar makes
delicious beverage Instantly. soc
and Soc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same Ter Gun.
There's q Reason for Postum
sold b1 Grocerx
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Maeken.en Resumes Offensive.

Berlin, June ID. tvia Iondonl 49, Cen.
eral Won Mackensen's Auatro German
armies In Gaiicia have resumed the az,
fensise along the entire front from
Cxerniaaa 10 sieneawa. They are now
pressing IN on Lemherg In this region
along y ip-mile front Sixteen thou
sand Russlons were captured by the
Tentons In series of sharp smashes
against the enemy's lines west aud
northwest OF Lemberg, II was official
III announced BY the war office. Til,
statement also reported u defeat fol
the French.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
GERMANS BALKEO;
MAKE new ATTACK
UNABLE TO REACH LEMBERG,
TEuTohs ASSAULT RUSSIANS
ON RIVER SAN.
Heavy Fighting Continues in Baltic
Provinces and Along Dniester
Without Change in situation
Battle West of Warsaw.

London, June l5.-Both In the Baltic
provinces and along the Dniester river
heavy fighting continues between the
Russians and Austrians and Germans.
without, however, any very material
change in the situation The move
ment forward and backward OF the
battle lines In the Baltic provinces is
almost continual, and each side has at
various times held the advantage.
In Galicia, the zone of the fighting
has changed. The Germans, baked In
their effort to reach Lemberg from the
south, have commenced an attack ON
the Russians on the River San. north
OF Przemysl and along the Dniester, in
southeastern Galicia, and in their re-
port claim TO have been successful In
both sections.
Teutons Near Roumanis.
The movement In the southeast re-
sembleS that which failed further up
the Dniester, AT Zurawna. but Is on
wider scale. The right wing of the
Austro-German army is only 20 miles
from the Roumanian frontier, while its
left wing reaches as far as Halicz,
where many attacks have been deliv-
cred against bridgehead. The cen.
ter of the operations in kolomea, from
which point the main attacks. which
have carried the Teutonie allies across
the Dniester In several places, are be-
ing launched.
simultaneously the Germans are
proceeding with their attack on the
Russian frontier on the river Rawka,
west Of Warsaw. where they also have
been successful, according to their re-
port
Germans Seek Lost Ground.
In the western zone. artillery en-
gagements are in progress from the
sea to the Woeyre and even beyond
that district, with here and there in
fantry fighting. The French have at
tempted TO force the Germans at some
points out of their strongly entrench-
ed positions, and the Germans have
been enaeavoring to recover lost
ground. A big German offensive was
predicted several days ago, bat SO far,
II has not materiali2ed, although it Is
still expected.
With Monfalcone and Gradisca In
their hands. the Italians have begun
an attack on Gorizia fGorz,, further
up the lsonxo river and one of the Aus
TRANS most strongly fortified frontier
positions. The Italians already have
cut the communications to the north
and south of the town, SO that IL now
depends entirely on the difficult noun.
tain road to the eastward.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
INJURED.

FerryviIle-Timothy Finley.
Rose Finley, head injured.
Richard Finley.
Dorothy Finley.
Loretta Finley.
Mrs. Frances McMsnus.
J. r. Finley, limbs broken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Aspenson.
Seven members OF the family Of
Martin Roeburg.
Reedsburg-Ten hurt.
Prairie du chien-Five hurt.
Racine, Oshkosh, Tomah, Earahoo
and other Central Wisconsin towns
About twenty hurt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
P0RTUGAL'S ENTRY INTO WAR
Democratic Victory in Elections Inter.
preted as Foreeastins Country
Will Join Allies.

Rome, June i5.-~News OF Demo
cratic victory IN the Portuguese cleo
tons VAS interpreted here as fore.
casting Portugais formal entrance in.
TO the war on the side OF the Allies,
Democratic leaders are said TO have
made the war issue one of their prin.
cipal campaign cries.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Discuss Prevention OF Tuberculosis

Seattle, Wash. June 14.-subiects
OF unusual significance In the treat
ment and prevention of tuberculosis
are being discussed at the eleventh
annual meeting of the National Asso
citation for the Study and Prevention
OF tuberculosis. which has just start,
ed IN this city. Among the principal
topics OF discussion are immunity
against tuberculosis, vaccination r.
prevent the disease, artificial pneuruo,
thoraS as a method OF treatment. hons.
ms in its n laticn to the problem, and
methods OF preventive wara
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
OFFICIAL or GERMAN FOREIGN
OFFICE SAYS U. 9. NEED
NOT FEAR REPLY.
ARRIVAL OF ENVOY AWAITED
Reports Of Or. Meyer Gerhard to BE
Submitted to Various Departments
1cfore Answer IL Made 70
President Wilson's Note.
WILSON FEELS ENCOURAGED.

Washington, June 15.-~President
Wilson feels encouraged by reports
that the pending negotiations between
Germany and the United States most
likely will have peaceful outcome.
Those who have discussed tho situa.
ton with the president and other OF.
ticiais In the last day or two have
found belief prevalent that the
chances for an amicabie understand.
Ing With Germany are much better
than they have been at any time since
the iAsitanla tragedy.
This feeling liz understood TO be
based on both official and unofficial
reports from Berlin. telling Of the
favorable reception there of the
American note and on the hope. too,
that the dispatches carried by DIR.
Anton MeyerGerhard for Count Won
Hernslorff. the German ambassador
here, will impress German officials
with the American point OF view.
berlin, via The Hague, June l5.~sr
America has no need to be apprehen,
slse over the German reply. according
to n high official OF the German foreign
office.
I'VE are much impressed by the
friendly tone of the second American
note, said this official. whose name
canno, AT this time be disclosed. we
certainly shall do everything to reply
IN the same manner. There liz no rea,
son for apprehension, Undoubtedly
there will be a situation which both
countries can accept"
Everywhere In Berlin a decided feel.
Ing Of optimism prevails, regarding
the possibilities Of German American
agreement. | have conversed not only
with high officials Of the foreign office,
but with editors OF Berlin new spapers
and other prominent persons. All ap.
prove the expression Mt the foreign Of,
siee when | asked IL official Germany
was as optimistic over the negotiat iSns
as the press.
Where there's a will there's way"
Was told.
"Of course this Is big question for
America, but you must remember Ger.
many has faced other big issues" the
high official said
"no son refer to the Balkans2" was
asked. He answered In the at,lrmat.
i've.
How long will 1t be before America
may expect the reply TO her second
notes" was another question put TO the
foreign office Official,
We must await the arrival of Or,
Meyer Gerhard" be replied Ills re-
ports will he submitted to various OH,
clals, Afterwards We shall confer with
the ministers because, since this Ia a
governmental. marine and Diplomatic
question II concerns all these depart.
ments continue officially here. The plan
decision"
Discussions az TO possible agree
mehts continue officially here. The piaa
attracting most favorable comment IL
that since the United States seeks TO
safeguard the travel of neatyals. an
agreement be made by which suhmar.
ines respect certain designated passen,
ser ships, not carrying arms and am
munltion, travelling over prescribed
ocean routes. These ships. IL Is sus.
gested, might be painted a uniform
color or have special flag painted on
their sides, even If owned by a belli.
Eerent.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Expert In Silver Ijninos

Hall-"Blythe is a pretty optimistic
character, hear" WALTZ should say
so. II he failed in business. he'd thank
heaven he had his health; Ii he failed
in health, he'd thank heaven he had
his business, and If he failed in both,
he'd say there was no use having one
without the other"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

GREEK WAR PARTY WINS

Athens, june f5.--The venixelos
war party has won an oserwhcim,
ING victory In the Greek elections.
latest returns show at least zoo
veniselos deputies were elected,
assuring the former premier ma.
iority In parliament ard maklna
certain his return to the head OF
the government.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Portuguese Cabinet Resions.

Lisbon. Via Parts. June i5,~~The
president OF the council OF ministers
presented the collective resignation
OF the cabinet, but IL has not been
accepted. The council OF ministers
met ut The Palace, Theophtie Braga,
president OF the republic, presiding
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

"Good-by, cid man. I'm off for Eu-
.ope tomorrow"
Aren't You afraid OF submarines
Not bit. | get so seasick on the
water that don't care what happens
10 me"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
WISCONSIN STORM
TAKES NINE LIVES
TWO SCORE INJURED IN CENTRAL
sEcTioh-$too,o 900 PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
EXTENDS FROM SOUTH DAKOTA
Ferryvtiie -- Steamer Frontenae
Sunk at Winons-TeIephone
Wires Out OF Commission.
DEAD.

FerryyiIie--Mrs. J. c. Finley, aged
So.
Leroy Finley, aged 8.
Mrs. Timothy Finley.
Genevieve McManus, infant.
William Shelly, Chicago.
Unidentified man.
Near LanslnS--John Lippert and 9
year-oid daughter.
Reedsburg--Wiiiian shoeman, en-
gineer.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17

La Crosse, Wis, June 15.-Nine per-
sons are dead, approximately two
score injured and property damage
estimated at close to 500. Goethe toll
of storm which coming from the
west reached cyclonic proportions in
Westcentral Wisconsin.
Owing to the demoralized condition
OF the telephone and telegraph serv-
Ice. 1t was impossible to obtain a full
account OF the damage wrought, and
the list of killed and injured may
reach even greater proportions when
wire service Ia restored.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-17
Spends Fury in Wisconsin.


The storms area, according to re.
ports, extended from the Black Hills
In South Dakota through the north.
ern tier of Iowa counties, touching
the southeastern portion of Minnesota
and conferred in Central Wisconsin,
where 1t seems to have spent its fury.
The storm crossed the Mississippi
river at Ferryville, twenty miles south
Of here, at s o'clock. II swept over
Freeman and Rising Sun, laying
waste crops, crushing houses hike egg
shells and leyelling timber in its
path.
The home of John Lucey near Free.
man was one of the first to feel the
force OF the storm.
The Finley farm residence near
FerryviDle was lifted bodily and torn
to pieces. In or about the place were
five members of the family. Mrs. c.
j. Finley and her S-year-old grandson
were killed outright. Timothy Finley.
the father OF the child. lis seriously
injured and his sister, Loretta Finley,
sustained broken back and will
probably die. Another member of the
family, Rose Finley. had her face
crushed. She was brought TO the hos
pital in this city. Mrs. ]. c. Daily
OF Atlantic, Ia, a guest at the Finley
home, was also injured
Every member of the family of Mar.
tin Roeburg, a farmer. was injured.
1t is believed, some fatally. The fam.
lily is composed of Mr.. Roebnrg. his
wife and three sons and two dauah.
tiers. The residence was DESTROYED.
Reedsbure Man Killed.
John Shoeman, engineer of the
Valseline Condensed Milk company.
was the only person killed at Reeds,
burg, Wis, although a number OF nsr.
sons were injured, some seriously,
Nine houses were torn from their
foundations and wrecked.
William Sheehan, farmer IN Craw-
ford county, Is reported Killed and
three persons are said TO have been
injured at Hoffman. where the storm
Is declared to have been SO violent
that trees two feet in diameter were
uprooted. All telephone and telegraph
lines in that section are out of com.
mission.
On Nash ridge the schooihouse was
carried away and the entire region is
strewn with wrecRage. At Bona a
heavy boiler from the engine room
was carried Is rods and deposited In
the wreckage of what before was
heavy timber.
AT Winona. Mimi, the excursion
steamer Frontenac coliided with the
bridge across the Mississippi river In
the gale and sank in l2 feet of water
Although there were 40 persons on the
beat and the barge which accom-
panied it, all were savel.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-07-02
Aneien, Artlssns In Africa.

TIE question has often been asked.
Was there any earlier race In occups-
ton Of the arena In Africa at present
held by tho BantusY In Man w, II.
Beech reports that In the Kikuyu eoun'
try some ancient pottery has been said
to bc the work OF people called Gum
hs. who displaced the MiAthoachiana,
cannibal dwarfs.
These Miathoachiana are now be-
leved TO be earth snones. skilled In
the art OF iron working, Mr.. Beech.
with some amount Of plausibility. sug'
Eests that they were possibly bush
men. pygmies, or both. and that they
were q local indigenous race Of the
stone age who used flint implements
often found In the kikuyu country.
The Gumba are said 10 have made
pottery and to have taught tho Kikuyu
the art OF smelling They may have
been pre-Bantaa Hamite invaders. but
Of this there IN no evidence and tho
legend may tend 10 show that tho
FIRST discovery OF iron was made IL
Africa
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-07-02
ylsney Bend knocked ou..

Memphis. Judge A. b. Pittman In
the third division OF the shelby county
circuit court on June ~ held that the
legislative act authorizing cities to re-
Qusre Indemnity bonds OF jitneys and
therefore the eity's bond ordinance, TO
be unnasuraliy and unreasonably dis
criminatory and therefore unconsiitu.
tional Judge Pittman's ruling will
hold good until II has been reviewed
BY the supreme court. II Ia unlikely
that a final decision on appeal can be
had within the next u months The
city win appeal and IN effort win be
made TO get the supreme court to
hear the matter not later than the
Knoxville term.
The matter was presented TO Judge
Pittman on . petition for habeas cor.
pus brought by &. D. Ryals, who Was
arrested for operating jitney withoa,
bond.