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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

When you are I'm doubt az to the
course to take, consult your con
science, not consequences. Do right,
and never mind how things are going
to turn out. One who steers his
course so as to avoid everything un-
pleasant. makes zigzag course. and
may miss the harbor at last. Follow
conscience, and leave consequences to
God.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Always keep Haniord's Balsam on
hand for accidents. It's good insur%
Ance. Adv.

MRS. Abner Plimsoll is SO fierce In
her attitude toward the men that she
generally is referred to as tho
Cossack."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Sweden.

Prince Maximilian of Bavaria has
been on a visit to Sweden. He was re-
ceived by King Gustaf and the Ger
man ambassador and stayed with the
king while he remained In Stockholm.
The Swedish sugar trust has had a
very prosperous year, owing to the
high prices received for sugar shipped
to Norway and Germany. The earn
ings for the last year were about
100000 in excess Of those Of the
previous year. The net profits were
$685. 500. The stockholders received
a dividend of five per cent. and $780,
900 was added to The reserve fund.
President Poincare of France re
ceived a delegation of prominent
Swedes. including Baron A. r. Adels-
waerd, former minister of finance.
Baron Palmstierna, deputy from Stock.
holm; several university professors
and many officers. They visited mum
lions factories and hospitals, after
which they spent four days at the
front.
The Morning Posts Stockholm cor.
respondent reports the arrival OF the
American delegation to negotiate a
commercial agreement between Sws-
den and the United States.
A person going aboard is not Der
mitted to take with him more than
one krone t27 cents) I'm copper coins.
The government has taken this step
because the copper coins of Sweden
were leaving the country at such
rapid rate that the government found
1t difficult to keep up with The de-
maud.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
When the Devil Was Sick.

Genevieve--f want to give Jack
some books. He's Ill, you know. and
can't decide what kind To get.
Gertrude--Why not get something
religiouss
Genevieve--Oh, my no! He's con-
yalescing now.--Judge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
An Improved Quinine, Does not Cause
Nervousness nor Ringing in Head

The happy combination Of laxatives in LAX
ALIVE BROMO QUININE makes the Quinine
In this form have far better effect than the
ordinary Quinine, and 1t can be taken by any
one without affecting the head. Remember TO
call for the full name, Laxative Bromo Quinins.
Look for signature of E. w. Grove 25c.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Ar THE STATE CAPITOL
Latin Losing Popularity.

AA1iH losing popularity.
The passing Ct first year Latin. CeaA
sr. Cicero and Virgil as high school
subjects is an interesting feature OF
compilation just made by the inspec-
tor OF the state high schools In Mimi.
More modern languages. according to
e. NJ. Phillips, state inspector, have
taken their place.
Watch For Impure Candy.
Inspectors of the state dairy and
food department are watching out
for the tummies OF little boys and
girls who are wont to fill up on candy
and other goodies around Christmas
time. Many cases have been prosecut-
ed in court, where dealers have been
caught selling adulterated candy.
Il 4 4
State Mines Big Iron Output.
Fifteen state mines contributed g.
100000 tons to the worlds output OF
iron ore this year Shipping operations
on the Iron Range came to an end for
this year with the close of November
and the general belief lis that the to.
tai shipments from the Lake Superior
region will equal those of the banner
year Of 1871 when 10000 900 tons was
the record.
4 + 4
Says Too Many Babies Die.
The death rate In Minnesota Is low
as compared to other states, but, at
that. too many babies die. DIR. I'll, M.
Bracken, secretary of the State Board
of Health, has come out strongly as
champion OF the infant. and wants the
people Of the state to listen to his ar
gument of stricter attention to the
welfare of these new citizens, who are
unable to look after themselves
r X H
Big Demand For State Land.
Demand for state lands Is as brisk
az ,sser, State Auditor Preus said, COM
fnenting on the land sale season just
closed.
"As salable state lands diminish In
extent he said, 1.-The lands actually
sold are less and less going to specu-
lators and more and more to settlers.
AT a number of sales this year every
parcel of land sold has been purchased
by local farmers DESTROYS OF increasing
the size OF their farms
4 r n
State Valuations increase.
A gain of S36,716,43a In the az
sessed valuation of taxable property in
Minnesota for the year 1915, compared
with the preceding period. has been
made public by the state tax conmis.
sion In its final figures fixing the total
assessed valuation of the state at ST.
736,3l7,812 The full and true value
of this property Is $4,000, 944,330 as re.
turned by the local assessors. Only
personal property and money and cred
its were assessed this year, real estate
remaining as before except with the
addition of improvements made during
the last year and which aggregated
somewhat more than sI5,000,000,
The tax commission felt called upon
of the local assessors and county
9S2, and So per cent of the increase
sey and st. Louis. The personal prop
at s45, 34S, 1923, or nearly one-fifth that
~ r.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Prepared,

Maddern-I understand ink is going
up.
Blixon-I don't care. just filled my
fountain pen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
In the effort 30 eradicate
HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA

Hoyt,s Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
now heads the list as successful remedy
for the relief Of headache, nervousness, in
somnia, car sickness, etc.
The dangerous tablet has had its day.
Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
il harmless, refreshing. fragrant prepa-
ration, marvellous In it's action. reiiev-
ing nervousness, sieeplessness, exhapstion
and all head and nerve ailments by az.
ternai use and inhaling 1t ID not q nerve
food, but nerve soother. BY giving the
nerves a rest they furnish their own food
and tone. and all nerve pains disappear.
For chiIdren's colds and catarrh IL II
just the remedy, harmless and efficient and
so pleasant to use. For men q pleasant
remedy to relieve and clear the head tho
morning after the night before This Il
not an expensive preparation at 30 cents q
bottle, because it brings the relief. II has
many imitators at less price. but II they
do not bring the desired results they are
not cheap at any price.
Get Hoyt's and you win be satisfied
For sale at all drug stores.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
OF hlah Degree.

Lady--Is this pedigreed dog?
Dealer Pedigreed: why, IL that
dorg could talk, he wouldn't speak to
either of us.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Allies in France pushed for
ward.
Germans rushed heavy guns to
Ostend.
Three German columns repuised
In Poland.
Austrians were defeated north
Of kesmaj and Parovnitza.
Sheik kiaxin, chief OF the Shi-
ties, proclaimed holy war.
French capital moved back from
Bordeaux to Paris. -.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Dec, IL. 1914.

Dec. IL, 1874.
Turkish feet bombarded Batum.
German aviator dropped shells
on haxebrouck but IVES killed by
French shells.
British consul dragged from ltai.
ian consulate at Hodeida by
Turks.
American Red Cross shipped
great quantity Of hospital supplies.
Rockefeller Foundation steamer
sailed with $4oo, 900 cargo.
Allies drove Germans across the
Yser canal.
serbians repulsed Austrisns at
kosmai.
Germans occupied przaxnysx.
Lodz was evacuated by the Rus
slams.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

leaves the bitter pill for age to swais
low.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
NEWS OF INTEREST
FROM SCANDINAVIA

Resume Of the Important Happenings
In Sweden, Norway and
Denmark.
The Norwegian steamship Klar Eas
been sunk Its crew OF eight men
was landed.
A dispatch from Christiania an.
nounces the formation of new steam.
ship company which Is to establish In
January line between Norway and
the western coast OF South America.
Electric automobiles have made
their appearance In Norway. and II
they prove satisfactory they viii un.
doubtedly come into general use, ow.
ing to the abundance of electricity and
the scarcity of gasoline In Norway.
The water Is running low In the
wells on the farms around Bergen. and
many of them are dry. Many farmers
have TO fetch water from the distance
Factories dependent upon water pow
er are in a critical condition.
Four charitable institutions of Lille.
hammer recently received donations
aggregating over $4,000 from Mr.. Ind
seth and wife. The same people had
given over $1,000 to similar institu
lions in Roros, the birthplace of MIR.
Indseth.
The most recent church statistics
show that the people of Christiania
231,347 belong to the state church
and only about 10000 are outside OF
that church. - is estimated that
there are only 1000 persons who do
not belong to any religious organ!za
ton.
Gunhild Marie Nilsdatter Birkenes. a
widow of Greigstadt, Medicines amt. was
one hundred and one years old No
vember L. She has lived all her life
i'm the same neighborhood. Her hus.
band died IL years ago. Her meE
tai condition is still good. and she
walks about and does little work all
day. She worries great deal about
the war. and often asks for particu-
lars.
Denmark.
There was a large tax increase for
the year 1915, but now 1t Is announced
that another increase will be made
for 1916.
Many old pastures have been plowed
at Helstrup, Grenten and Stevnstrup,
But the SOD is so tough that 1t takes
four horses and two men to keep the
pillow going.
The Danish Milk company has re-
solved to give rs gallons of milk a
day to the eight children's homes
which are managed by cooperative
| churches in Copenhagen. This free
service is worth about $4,000 year.
Inc laIe MIS-. Louise MaFgTete SIlil'
ing, nee Toldorph, at Rudkoping, left
legacies aggregating $4,000 The
largest one, which amounts to about
$4,000. lis to be managed Tor the
| benefit of widows and daughters OF
preachers who served charges outside
of Copenhagen. She was a preach
er's daughter herself, and was noted
for her generosity during the latter
part Of her life.
The winter came early to certain
parts of Denmark. For instance. in
Vendfyssel wagons gave way to
sleighs in October. and never In the
| memory of the oldest resident was
there such splendid winter weather at
that time of the year.
A seine boat from Nyborg scored q
great success at Anhoit. One haul
OF the seine brought so much her
ring that both the seine boat and it's
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Dec. 4, 1914.

Dec. q, 1914.
Allies made further advances In |
northern France.
Germans occupied lodx and
drove q wedge into Russian center.
One OF the PrxemysI forts fell.
Russians sheiled cracow 1t long
range.
Turks occupied keda.
Forty British and French war
vessels arrived OH the Dardaneilss.
Russian aviators attacked 5res.
iau forts.
Preach avlators attacked FrsL
burg.
Dec. Z, 1914
Aliies In West began general Of.
fensive.
Heioians repulsed German boat
attack along User canal.
Germans In Alsaee fell hack.
Russians bomharded cracow sub
urbs and besieped fortress OF Lot.
zen.
Germans abandoned zaIer.
Scrbians checked Austrian I'D.
vance.
British steamer charcas sunk by
German transport In Pacific.
Arrow dropped by aviator killed
Major General Won Meyer.
ostcnd was set on fire by aero
plane bombs.
Bomb from German aeroplane
killed ten In Haxebrouck.
Government Of Holland lent
wheat TO belgium.
Dec. q, 1914.
German headquarters moved from
Rouiers.
Germans renewed attack on DIX.
nude.
Turks were defeated near pa.
turn.
Britain squadron under vice-Ad-
mirai Sturdee defeated German
squadron under Admiral Won Spec
of Falkland islands, sinking the
Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Leipzig
and Nurnber0.
Prince Won Buciow reached
Rome 40 German ambassador.
Two sections OF American Red
Cross left italy for Serbia.
Dec. Q, 1914.
Helsians took German trenches
on the User by rusc.
Germans sheiled Ypres and Fur.
mes.
SerbIans recaptured valievo and
ushirza from Austrians.
Germans lost heavily In attack
on LoWicx.
Austrians defeated near era,
COW.
Turks at kurna surrendered TO
indian troops.
Polish-American relief commit.
tee formed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Optimistic Thought.
When IL In dark the coward In very
valiant.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
His stand.

"Brudder ciapper.' severely said
good old Parson Bagster. why don't
yo' come to pra'r meetin and lift up
yo' voice In suppercation to de Lawd7'
Its dis.uh.way wild me, pahson."
replied the brother. who possessed D
prediction for being on the off side:
4 goes into mnh closet az home and
prays dar I'm secret don't take no
stock In die thing o. 'dressin' open let
tiers to de Lawd"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Gopher State
Happenings

n important Events ~
i! OF Various Sec
tlons OF the state
reported during
last few days.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Denmark.

There was large tax increase TO
the year 1915, but now IT is announce
that another increase will be mad
for 1916.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Cuts clear to tho bone have been
healed by Hanford's Balsam. ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Many old pastures have been plowet
at Helstrup, Grenten and Stevnstrup
But the SOD is so tough that 1t takes
four horses and two men to keep thu
pillow going.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-22
SOUTHWEST DARLING

January 20-Remember the singing
society holds a meeting tomorrow
evening, beginning at 1880. Officers
will be elected for the ensuing year
and all members are requested to be
present.
The bad snow storm and cold wealth
er affected everybody. All the pipes
at the Silver park laundry were frozen
up
Although a nice snow fell the other
day the wind has blown it off the roads
and the sleighing remains but little
better than before.
August Blomquist is suffering from
swelling of foot, due to stepping on
a nail some time ago.
War has broken out in the third
ward again.
The road petition which was circu-
lated here recently was worded wrong
and new petition has been completed
and fled with the town board.
John larson was in Little Falls on
busine~s today.
About 80 people were at the Oak
Park farm Thursday.
John B. Eystad is clearing land every
; day. At the rate he is now working
he will soon have his farm cleared.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-22
-C'II.I]l.DRItM

January 1S-Mrs. Chas. Buelew and
Mrs. S. F. Campbell were Little Falls
visitors last week. Mrs. Buelow went
to consult a physician. Her health
has been very poor for some time.
Jim Shipman loaded a car Of stock
at Swanville Monday.
F. G. Stroschein sold three loads OF
hogs, delivering them at the Swanville
stock yard Monday.
Mrs. o. Johnson and daughter Olga
were Little Falls visitors Friday of
last week.
c. Buelow went to Swanville Tues
day.
The many friends in this place of
Miss Edna Bowman will be surprised
to hear of her marriage on Dec. 81 to
o. Larson of Pequ0t.
The Red Men lodge will give dance
at the 1. O. o. F. hall Friday evening
of next week. Bastien 3 orchestra will
furnish the music.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-22
TOO MANY CHILDREN

are u,,der-size, under-weight
Nth panched faces and poor blood; they
do not complain but appetite 1ags, they
have no ambition and do not progress.
;Such children need the rich medicinal
1nouishment in SCOTS En,ulsion above
everything else; its pure cod liver oil con-
aains natures own blood forming, flesh
building fats which quickly show in rosy
cheeks, better appetite, firm flesh and
;stnrdy frames.
IH your children are languid, tired
-Jhza rising, catch cold easily or find
their ssndies difficult, give them Scott .
:Essstas;on; it supplies the very food ele-
dments that their systems lack.
SCOTS Emulsion contains no alcohol
axzd is so good for growing children it's "a
pisy to keep it from them.
ae,1 Scott &Bowne. Bloomfield. NJ.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-22
UPSALA

January $50 Carlson was Bow
lus visitor last Monday.
G. Nystrom was at Holdingford on
a brief business trip during the past
week.
The Farmers Shipping association
shipped a carload Of stock from Bowlus
to St. Paul Monday.
Miss Emma Osell, who has been a
visitor in Minneapolis the past few
weeks, has returned to her home here.
Bill johnson left for Brainerd Mon
day, where he will remain for some
time.
. Gust Lindgren spent Sunday at his
home in Little Falls, returning to his
duties at the bank here Monday.
Willie Stenholm and Willie Carlson
are at work cutting cordwood at the
farm Of Peter Mortenson.
A basket social will be given in
Borgstrom' g hall next Tuesday evening
by the school of Dist. No. 50. Refresh
ments will also be served.
The Young Peoples society held
their meeting Sunday evening, at
which time the annual business session
was held. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected and their business plan
ned.
Otto johnson, Jr., left for Brainerd
Monday, where he will remain a short
while.
Mr.. Nelson arrived the past week
from Buxton, Iowa, and has enjoyed
being guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gust Peterson. He left Saturday
for his Iowa home.
Mrs. Osell, who has received medical
treatments at Minneapolis, returned ta
her home here the past week.
The Girls Aid society will meet Fri
day, Jan. 90, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ne1s Erlandson. AS this is the
first meeting Of the year, officers fo1
the year will be elected.
Miss HiIlna johnson returned from
Minneapolis the past week, where she
has been recovering from all operation
and is now very much improved.
The Creamery association will hold
their annual meeting Jan. 25 and all
the shareholders are kindly requested
to be present.
Ole Berg and Cornelius Olson have
both been busy saving wood with their
saving machine Of late
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-22

vicinity Sunday to visit relatives at
Green Prairie. ..-s Is
Mr.. and Mrs. B. N. Nicholes were
shopping in Fort Ripley Tuesday.
Leonard Clark hauled wood for the
blacksmith in Ft. Ripley Monday.
Dan Miller left Monday for the
northern part of the state where he ex.
poets to be employed.
James F. Kimball was county
seat visitor Saturday.
Mrs. Lewis Miller is reported bet.
ter at this writing.
Miss Anna Kimball, who is employed
at the hotel in Fort Ripley, spent Sun.
day at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Miller and Miss
Title Lebeg were Sunday callers at
the George Kimball home.
Leonard Clark and James Gilmore
were callers Saturday at the River.
side home.
John Wedin was in Ft. Ripley Tues.
day.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-22
ROYALTON

January l5.-C. G. Lisle has recently
received another carload Of Ford auto
mobiles.
Among those who have purchased
Fords are Fulton Bell, Albert Arm
strong, A. C. Bouck, Andrew Love,
Harry Burt, F. G: Noggle. A. A. Fitch
and Matt Anderson of Bswius-
The members Of the Royalton basket
ball team entertained the Princeton
team Friday evening at Bouck' 8 hall
at an informal danee:.
Grace Church Guild wiM meet with
Mrs. A. w. Watson Friday afternoon,
January %.
j. N. Carnes was in Brainerd the
past week.
Damon Bouck visited his parents
between trains, Sunday
Mrs. J. P. Chance and son Jerome,
were Little Falls visitors SUNDAY, to
meet DR.. J. P. Chance, enroloe from
Delano to his hone at International
Falls.
In Mrs. E. J. Go1lvia's absence the
Study club was en5e :-eined Wednes~
day by Mrs. I. w. BoucK.
Leon Hollenbeck is here from Tam
arack, for few weeks visit with his
parents, his wife and son having ar
rived several weeks ago.
Friday night the st. Cloud high
school basket ball team viii play Roy
alton high school boys.
F. B. Logan went to st. Paul Tues
day to attend meeting of the Agri-
| cultural association.
Ed Hodroff of Dixville was in town
Wednesday and reported the roads in
excellent condition for motorinr.
! Editor Daily has returned from Wa
dena, where he went for medical treat.
: ment, much improved in health.
| The Dodge Bros. motor car is being
represented in Morrison county by F.
B. Logan and A. G. Wilson.
Tuesday evening Bishop Morrison of
Duluth will preach in Grace church
Everyone will be very welcome.
Monday evening party If fLir+v
ladies met at M~s. 7. W. Bonc<'s tc
celebrate her birthday anniversary
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-22

: =
Music and cards provided entertain
ment and a very pleasant evening was
enjoyed by all present.
The Bishop will hold an ordination
on the morning Of Wednesday the 9th,
when G. G. Thomson of international
Falls and c. de L. Harris Of Warroad
will be ordained. At this service Rev.
f. s. Murphy of Wadena will preach.
Wednesday afternoon the Mississippi
Valley Deanery will hold a meeting in
Grace church and in the evening a
missionary meeting will be in order at
which several of the clergy will speak.
All who are interested in work being
done along the lines of missions will
be very welcome.
Mrs. J. d. Morrison of Duluth will
hold two parlor meetings at which
other women delegates will speak lur-
ing the deanery meeting.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-22
ELM DALE

January 2O.-Emil Widstrom went tt
Bowlus Friday. -.
Knute Gunderson went to Bowlus OF
Thursday.
A dance was given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Kuka Wednesday
evening and all report a good time.
Mrs. Luke Casey and son of Swan
vile passed through here enroute tt
Bowlus Friday.
Olson Bros. sawed wood for Car
Mokros, Jr., and Karl Mokros, ST., on
Wednesday.
Joe Kupka was employed at G. j
Nelson 8 last week.
Henry Nelson and Joe Hopka autoed
to Bowlus Thursday.
Mrs. Joe Kalis went to Bowlus Fri.
day.
Jim Blockson is hauling wood to the
Glover Leaf creamery at present.
Roy Dragoo of st. Cloud was caller
at this place on Friday.
Bennie Hanson visited with Miss
Dora jacobson Sunday evening.
Jack O'Donnen Of Swanville was at
this place Thursday.
Bungleson, Buskie and Jackson went
to Bowlus Friday.
Marcus Gunderson went to st. Paul
Friday and returned home Sunday.
Thomas Kruzel and Anton Jendro
went to Holdingford Friday. Mr..
Kruzel went to consult doctor as he
is troubled with a lame back.
Misses Sophia and Minnie Nelson
went to St. Cloud Saturday and return
ed Sunday.
A. G. Nelson lost his valuable driv-
ing horse on Thursday.
Miss Lena Stay left for Minneapolis
where she will BE- employed for $: me
time.
Miss Eva Widstrcm left for Min.
neapolis last week. She will be en-
ployed there.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Olson and sons spent
Sunday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Anton Jendro.
Monday was shipping day at Bowlus
and many farmers went there with
cattle.
H. A. Olson sold dog to Carl Mo-
kros last week.
Olson Bros. are saving wood for the
farmers in Upsala this week.
Anton Jendro went to Bowlus Mon
day.