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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01
oe SANE
FOlJpTfIM
DASHyIL!EE
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6YMASON by

A sane Fourths the thing" OBJ
served the portly mayor. He glanced
across the table at his wife. then let
his wandering gaze come to rest on
his pretty daughter June. There's
no sense In burning powder and max
ing racket to celebrate our nations
independence; say. let's have sane
Fourth"
"Of course we'll have a picnic"
planned the mayors better half. The
tables can be set under the trees In
that grove by the station. Wen get
some carpenters to contribute work on
them and a speakers stand"
The sooner talk 1t over with the
business men the better" decided May
or Munshaw. "fll talk 'em into pro-
hibiting the sale of fireworks. Wen
keep 'em for evening and have EN-
set of under the auspices of the vii
,lage. Our councilmen will officiate."
Dinner ready" trumpeted Dan
Hughes OF the megaphone voice.
0St 0Ps anu tioSc Whas
cant set II have to stand!"
Instantly the shifting crowd Goa
lesced like magic about the long table
with Reverend Tanning In central
position to say grace, and the mayor
stationed at his right. A profound ST.
lence settled over the multitude dur
ing this invocation, then a buzz Of
laughter burst forth with redoubled
lgayety.
Superintendent Eldridge will now
read the corner stone Of American lib
erty," announced Mayor Munshaw at
the close of the song, He beamed out
over the perspiring throng. The cele-
bration was a great success. Not a
tirecracker In the hands of little boys
had disturbed the peace. His patri.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01

let the sons Of the patriots glow In the
pride
That is theirs by the right OF success
sion -
sing Of the aliens born far and wide
who Of love for the flag make cenfes-
sion.
We've seen them In action with Mauser
and Krag
And surely they saw in the fiuttering
flag:
Stars Of hope,--T1s not only a banner
but shield!
Stripes OF merit.-A guerdon from many
a field!
Old Glory. Old Glory,
In song and In story
Forever you're flying before usl--
The red of our blood,
The white OF our good,
And the blue Of the sky that smiles DER
us.
We are brothers and sisters by rule from
above.
We're all Of us lovers of freedom
Our daddies ne'er fought for the flag
that you love
But their sons are right here when you
need 'em. %
And II isn't our fault (Mr. Dooley I
auota)
That we're sons OF "the fellows who
missed the first boat"
30. brothers and sisters. this message
bring.
Dur hearts are attuned when we help you
to sing:
Old Glory, Old Glory.
In song and in story
Forever you're flying before us!-
The red of our blood
The white OF our good
And the blue Of the sky that smiles DER
| us!
--Grif Alexander.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01

archal beard hung straight down over
his white vest. He was a dignified
and imposing figure, As III actuated
by an automatic device the superin-
aendent OF Nashville high school rose
10 his feet as the mayor sat heavily
down. His ully-thought-out pre-
liminary remarks heightened almost
to a lecture while his patient au.
dience stared ut him stonily, Above
,domed a sky Of brass that loaned a
sulphurous hue to the furnace-hot at.
mosphere, Fans slowly waved. Par
boiled countenanees were turned to-
ward the speaker. He began, at last.
10 read:
When, In the course Of human
events" he intoned generously, 1T be-
comes necessary for one people
Spit! Bling, Bangt Spit. sound.
cd the staccato notes OF something
that drowned the readers full tones.
Bing' Bang! Roar, Spit, Pun!
rolled out accumulated noise--a noise
that smote the heavens with projec-
tiles. Projectiles darted like mad In
every direction while the choir fed
wildly from the place and the council
men grappled with discharging fire.
works.
Someone musta threw q match"
That's the work of 4 cigarette
fiend." .....
"Bet-chu some boy did that pur
pose" were some of tina shouted com
ments. Meanwhile the frantic efforts
of the town council released dormant
rockets. pin-wheels, set pieces. The
startled audience scattered right and
left In confusion. Never since It's
had the Declaration of Independence
been 80 fittingly introduced and forci.
bly, presented. Order was finally re-
stored. People reseated themselves On
TIA benches. Rad countenAncea again
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01


DEASUTS are being used more and
niore i'm this country not only as
a confection. but In the cuisine aS
well. Here ARE some recipes to try for
the aienu
Cream Peanut Soup.
Take one quart Of milk. one tea.
spoonful of onion juice. one tablespoon
ful of cornStarch. a dash Of Iaprika
and white pepper. one cupful of ground
peanuts, u hayleaf and IA little chopped
celery and one-half teaspoonful Of salt.
Heat the milk with the tavoring and
then thicken 1t with the cornstarch
rubbed smooth In little cold milk
Add the peanuts and celery and strain
Serve very hot
Peanut Loaf.
Take two cupfuls uf rice and add
une cupfuI Of ground peanuts rubbed
to sm"othness with butter one cupful
IF cracker crumbs, two beaten eggs
and one-half cupful of milk Mix all
the ingredients thoroughly. leaving out
Sonte II the cracker crumbs Mold into
loat shape aud cover with these crumbs
Brown in a buttered baking pan
Peanut Salad.
Take one pound of fresh roasted
peanuts and ont. head Of crisp lettuce
Wash the lettuce aud crisp 1t In the
refrigerator Halve the nuts and pile
them ia the leaves of lettuce. Dress
with Erxan.-h HraSSin.
Peanut Float.
Chop enc cupful Of peanuts: then
heat one quart Of milk. to which add
four eggs we'll beaten with one cup
fui of sugar and one teaspoonful OF
cornStarrh When the eustard is thick
and smooth remove il from the dire
and flavor with Vanilla Cool and pour
over small sponge cakes that are stale.
Top with whipped cream mixed with
the peanuts
Peanut Maearoons.
Beat the whites of two eggs stiff
Add one eupsul of confeetinner's sugar
one tablespoonful of prepared hour
and one cupful of peanuts. Drop In
spoonfuis on huttered tin and bake
brown
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01
A. J. HALL
LICENSED
AuCtlOneer
SANDSTONE. MINI

Arrange date of your sale at
the First State Bank, of Askov
or at the American office.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01

Reflect with reverence, with swell
ing pride and utter thankfalness upo1
the great deeds that have made us I
nation OF strength and courage. upoI
the heroes whose lives have given al
ditional luster to the banner OF ou,
pride and upon the duty to MANKIND
which ii lays upon US as an imperz tivt
burden.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01

vile. Nothing on earth's happened
to ME but a condemned sane Fourth
that's gone clean looney."
Why. papa" said June with Q
happy glance at her lover, Il thins
this has been perfectly beautiful
Fourth of Ialyt"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01

'WeSlxITGHEN

DELICIOUS PEANUT DISHES.

DELICIOUS PEANUT DISHES.
nEANUTS are being used more and
niore i'm this country not only us
confection. but In the cuisine aS
we'll Here ARE some recipes IT, try for
the aienu
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01
WALL PAPER

Whenever you need new
wall paper to make your
home more attractive, give
us a call and we will be
pleased to show you our
large line Of samples and
aid you in making a selec-
ton. 1t need't cost a great
deal to have your entire
house repapered. You can
get a good looking paper at
a very low cost.
Have us in mind next
time you need wall papers.
Come in and see our samples.
We will be glad to show
them to you whether you
buy or not.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01
1UlesKITGHEN.
Isl ze,lAoUPBOARD|
THE FIRST FRUIT.
BREAKFAST MENU.
Baked Apples
Boiled Eggs Corn Mullins.
Tea. Coffee or Chocolate.

CiNCE the garden nf Eden days the
- apple has been the fruit most
taken for granted We utterly fail
Ia realize ITS culinary and digestive
value BECAUSE it il so common How
ever, the apple is Il brain stimulant.
being rich with phosphorus. and the
alaiie acid OF the fruit is Il great germ
destroyer.
The Baked Apple.
Then there is the baked apple. which
either may accompany the dinner prop
or or he served as Il dessert or served
~ the fruit course for breakfast This
may Also he varied in Il number Of
ways. The best apple 10 select for
baking il tart. unripe apple or one
that has not become mellow They re-
tain their shape better and when cook
I'd have jellylike consistency be-
cause of the large amount OF pectin
in an unripe apple.
Remove the core from the apple. fill
up with brown sugar and bits Of lem
On. dust over with grated nutmeg and
bake until the strip jellies.
Apple Croquettes.
Make "A pint OF tart apple sauce, using
but dessertspoonful Of butter and
water. Place IN double boiler aud
cook until the apple seems dry. Mix
one-third cupful of eornstarch and add
TO the sauce with pinch of salt. Cook
fifteen minutes: before removing add a
we'll beaten egg. whipping Ii as II
cooks. Place the mixture la wet
mold or dish and allow to cool. Drop
II teaspoonfui Of the mixture into fine.
dry brea,icrulnbs. then into beaten egg
aud lastly into breadcrumbs. Fry until
brown I'm deep fat Drain and serve
with fowl or roast pork. Spice or
lemon tiavoring may be added
Apples In Connection With Cereals.
Apples and rice are delicious. The
rice may be- served with the plain
sauce or baked In pudding dish, a
layer OF the cereal aternated with a
layer Of tart apples. In the same man
ner that the old fashioned Brown Bet,
IS il made. Many are fond Of apples
with their oatmeal i'm the morning. Ap-
pies may be added to rice and custard
buildings and pies Apple rice balls
are perhaps the most delicious Of the
cereal coucoctions
Apple Balls.
Cut four pieces of cheesecloth about
six by six inches and wash and dry
them. Spread each piece with layer
Ut washed. uncuoked rice; then the
pared and chartered apples Draw the
corners together to form Il bag Cook
in rapidly bpiling water for thirty min.
utes. remove and allow to cool for sew.
eral minutes Serve either with hard
sauce or vanilla cream sauce. This
dish rivals the old fashioned apple
dumping and has 70 be tried to be
appreciated.
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Railway Time Table Of the Great
Northern at Asknx

RAS1AUV
To Minneapolis and points west:
No. II Night Expressl leaves las a m.
No. % Zenith Specian :. 10. 2sam
X No. 10 Gopher State Ex-
pressl leaves. .... 5.24pm
NThis train does not stop at Askov
for passengers, but takes and delivers
mail. Stops at Bruno and Sandstone.
To Duluth and the Range:
No. ls Night Expressl leaves $50 a m
Ne. 20 Gopher State Ex-
press) leaves l2. p M
No. 24tZenith Special leaves SLIM
xDoes not stop at Askov.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22
A Report from Mar.

If the oft-quoted traveller from Mars
could take look ut tho armies OF idle
men, one can imagine him sending
back report something like this:
The earth people. especially those in
the part called the United States, have
finished improving their planet. They
nave no canals to dig. no transportation
systems to improve. no rivers to curb.
no mountains to pierce. no swamps TO
drain. no deserts to water, no houses
10 build have not been over the
country TO verify these facts, but l
know they must be true, for in their
cities ! see tens of thousands Of men
asking for work. and quite unable to
find II.
Since II Is impossible that an Intclli-
gent community would let men starve
in idlcness when anything remained
to be done. I am driven to the conclu-
sion that there is no useful work left
unfinished In the United States"
The logic of such a report Is fawless.
It Is possible, however. that the Marian
made slight mistake in assuming that
the earth Is occupied by intelligent
bc!nEs.-Chicago Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22

The rapid growth OF the poultry in
Gustry has lately received much atten-
t!on from The press % the country. The
best estimates available indicate that
tho income from poultry products Is
ono OF the four or FIVE most important
sources Of The Agricultural wealth Of
the nation. The recent improvements
in The methods and practices OF poultry
hushandry and The rapid development
OF extensive poultry plants have also
been the subject Of much comment. Al
though the poultry plant is steadily
gaining ground In the Eastern States
and also In the Far West, the great
bulk %: the poultry wealth OF the conn
'rS' il produced BY the general farms
% the Mississippi Valley. and 4, is also
IN this region that the most rapid in
crease In production is shown.
In spite Of tho rapid increase in
production the supply has not kept pacr
with the demand The proof for this
statement Is the fact that the price OF
eggs Tor the last ten or twelve years
has shown not only an absolute rise,
hut also a relative rise when compared
win the general average Of values
OF either farm crops or food products.
In contrast with these encouraging
facis concerning this industry, some
critics nave stated that the farmer does
not realize n sufficient sum for his
produce. compared with what the city
cohsumer has 10 phy for strictly fresh
eood2
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22

requirements FOR orchard spraying. and
are unsoiis!aCtory where tho size Of
the trees ncccssitates stopping in or
der TO do thorough work. These ma
chimes are very useful however. for
spraying such crops as grapes, pota.
toes. tomatoes and the like.
The choice OF spraying machine
must be governed largely by tho size
OF the orchard and the conditions
u1dor which II Is TO be used In an
orchard OF ffteen acres. If the trees
are ten years old or moro. n power
machine Will soon pay for itself In
the saving OF labor and the increased
profits from more effective spraying
In large orchards there should be Il
sufficient number OF machines TO make
an application In the course OF six or
eight days IL best results arc 10 be
realized.
In the selection OF power outfits
ASIDE from efficiency, the chief points
10 he considered are weight, construc-
iion. mounting with reference TO CON
venienCe Of handling in the field, and
the accessories. such as aEitators. rods
hose nozZlcs. etc Aside from the
weight there Is little difference In the
dcsirahili;y or the efficiency OF stand
ard makes, excepting as certain fea-
lures OF particular machine may APP
peal 10 different individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22
WEEKLY COTTON REVIEW

NEW ORLEANS. February 21.--The
cotton market was under considera-
bic selling pressure last week, but the
net results were not material prices
closing seven to fourteen points under
the close OF the previous week The.
main bearish influence was the meas
ures England and Germany took against
each other on the sea. At the end O!
the week the total amount of Amerf-
can cotton ahoatcd was 100. 600 bales.
and traders were fearful that these
shipments might be so endangered as
to partially stop exports
The first effect of the United States
cotton futures act last week was To
restrict business. brokers generally
holding OF so that they might study
It's working. Reports from various
parts or the belt that spot buyers were
operating less freely also were ia
vorabic to the short side
The main bullish influence were m.
large exports for tho week. 3s0.lGs
bales against 113.4o3 the same week
last year. and the large mill takinrs
$4,000 bales against o4s.ooo tho sam.
week last year. Cab!cd reports that
Irish linen mills were using cotton nj.
tracted attention
Fhis week the developments in tho
German submarine and mine warfare
around the British Isles probably will
DC the dominating influence in tho
market here.
Lack OF the usual preparations for
cotton planting has been attracting AT :
tcntlon OF late, and II work in the cot
ton fields does not become more active
THIS week, II may be n supporting fac
tor OF consequence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22
Raising Orphan Colt by Hand.

In case the mare dies or has no milk
the foal may he raised on cows milk,
ii the attendant conducts the work pa
tiently and intelligently. Choose the
mill; OF n COW that has recently calved.
preferably one which gives milk low
in buttcr-fat. for mares milk. while
rich in sugar. is poor III fat. Sweeten
the milk with molasses or sugar and
dilute with warm water. Give n little
OF this prepared milk At short inter-
walls from scalded nursing bottle and
large rubber nipple. BE careful 10
keep the bottle and nipple scrupulous-
~ clean. Add an ounce OF limewater
10 each pint OF the prepared milk and
allow half cupful once an hour at
first.
AS tho foal grows. gradually increase
the amount of milk fed and lengthen
the intervals between meals. In a few
days food may be given six times q
day, and. later four times daily. The
foal Will soon learn to drink from a
pail. ii allowed to suck the attend
ants fingers at FIRST.
Until The bowels move freely. give
rectal injections night and morning.
II tho foal sCours AT any time give
two TO four tablcspoonfu!s OF q mix
turc OF sweet oil and pure castor oil
shaken UP in milk, and stop feeding
milk for two or three meals, allowing
SWcctcncd warm water ana limewatcr
Instead. Let the foal lick oatmeal as
soon as II VIII eat and gradually in
crease the amount and add wheat
bran. In FIVE or SIX weeks some sweet,
skim milk may he given and the
amount gradually Increased daily until.
in three months or so, II may be given
freely three times Z day In place Of
now milk The toal Il; this age also
viii he eating freely OF grass, grain
and bran.
Al ali times supply pure cold drink
ing water. Let the foal run out in a
lot o. grass paddock for exercise. Ac-
custom il 10 be handled daily Feed
small quantities of nutritious food
often, keeping all food vessels clean.
and the foal should thrive and develop
well. Remember that a colt should at
Mi times be adequately fed so as to
develop 1t perfectly. Practically half
O! the fun weight Of a horse is gained
during the tir$t twelve months OF its
life. II stuntcd during this period the
colt never develops properly: It. there
fore. pays 20 feed generously.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22
6O.OOO-EGG INCUBATOR

In oklahoma there has been built q
mammoth electric incubator of 10000
egg capacity. The Incubator itself Is a
low brick building. twenty feet square.
When you visit IT. you do not simply
look into it-you enter and walk
around inside. building of this size
filled with the old-style incubators.
would have a capacity for only about
5000 eggs.
Under this roof can be Matched, 40
cord!ng TO Popular Electricity Maga-
zine. $4,000 eggs at one time, though
accommodations for 10000 are now all
that arc needed. The full capacity of
$4,000 can be ready for work. however.
upon a few days notice. Tho large
capacity Is attained by superimposing
twenty trays one above the other, so
that 5000 eggs I'LL n single chamber
measuring about 2x4x4 feet.
The big idea in the Matching bust
ness IS to get cheap chicks:a space
economy. such as this mammoth In
cubator gives, along with the low cost
OF equipment will tend to not only
produce cheap chicks but more chicks
and stronger ones. 1t is n very simple
idea. that of placing the trays one
above the other, and, like all other
u
but failed to work on account OF the
fact that Il was hard to heat up such
large mass OF eggs and maintain
the temperature constantly at all
points. This was overcome. however,
by the usc'o Of an electrical centrifugal
fan, which drives n blast OF warm air
through the eggs from top To bottom.
and heats the entire mass OF eggs COR
cools it) at the will of the operator.
Natural gas furnishes the gas for heat.
and Is automatically controlled by n
thermostat OF home made construction.
This thermostat is set so as to close
off the gas when tho temperature he
comes too high. There is n ventilat-
ing fan. by which outside air may be
admitted whenever necessary. There
Is also an arrangement by which the
proper moisture may be obtained. The
vcntilating fan is operated by the city
electric and gas company AS stop
page OF ventilation would cause great
loss. X will be seen that the depend
ability of the city electric service Is
"a most important factor The egg
trays arc pulled out and the eggs are
turned three times n day by hand.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22
SPRAYING MACHINERY

As Thickness is the first essential OF
successful spraying. so Is suitable ma
chincry the first essential Of good
work. In the selection OF a spraying
OUTFIT there are several points that
should be considered. The tyne suit
able TO the requirements Of the or.
chard in which il is to he used: whether
IA hand pump Is sufficient of whether
power outfit is required: the accrs-
sor!cs, such rs no22lcs. rods agitators
tanks, etc. are all important details
in the make up of a complete outfit
There are some dozen or fifteen re-
liable concerns which manufacture
spray machines. Each Year nearly
every one Of these establishments
ndds some Improvement which tends
10 facilitate and Tighten the work OF
suraying. only the very best should
hc selected. Owing 10 the very limited
time for making some OF the most Inn
portani applications. IL is necessary TO
take advantage of every possible CON
Ncnicncc for facilitating the work
Wagon tanks OF POO gallon ca
racitN or moro should b. ahou,
I'VE to six feet long. have a round
bottom and "a Hat top. When made OF
cypress thcy retail 1T from SIS % go
'o"oanur- oil barrels or wine casks also
MAX" good tanks for home made ont
fits. For power outfits 2G0-gallon tanks
nr" the most convenient size. Larger
tanks are frequently used. but are
likely to caGs" d"lav from overload
The az .tator is Oh, of til. tgnporta,.t
essentials Of cyery outfit whether opcr-
atcd 10y mani or power Barre! ;urnps
usually have an agitator attached hut
~!ih ;tHk pump and power OUTFITS The
aSlt"t"r must ho considered in councc-
tiou with the tank. The agitators FUR.
on" OF Two .tFf,s,. of'which the propcl-
10y type - ~ all odds tho more dC.ir-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22

reaching farming to women. in Chi
cago has been begun. two evenings a
week being devoted to this study The
classes are held in some of the larger
nigh schools. Ono class numbered 100
last season and this year that numbe r
has been Increased. Instruction is
given IN the various branches of agri-
culture, and Il demonstration garden
near the school building provides an
excellent means for practical demon
STATIONS. n number of the women
members OF these classes own farms in
different parts OF the country and want
TO become proficient in tho art OF
farming before giving up their city
homes and pursuits to take up farm
ing as an occupation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-22
Snlcndid Advice

Tho Maine experiment station, in a
very excellent bulletin on Poultry
Diseases and Their Treatment" make
some very pertinent remarks about
poultry house hygiene and sanitation,
in which the spraying machine finds n
use. Tho thing OF paramount i'm
portance in the hygienic housing Of
poultry is cleanliness BY this Is
meant not merely plain. ordinary
cleaning up In the housewife sense.
but also bacteriological cleaning up:
that Is. disinfcction. All buildings and
structures OF whatever kind in which
poultry are housed during any part
Oh 'heir lives should be subjected to n
most thorough and searching cioonIn,
ana disinfcction at least once n wear
rms cleaning up should naturally
come for each different structure ut a
time which just preccdes the putting
OF new stock into this structure.