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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-11-10
AFTER THE SLIDE.

Bobbie; "Oh. look at that funny
man. mother He's sitting on the
sidewalk talkin' 10 a banana peslI"-
Judge.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31
New Majestic Is Last Word In
Modern Theater Con-
structiOn and
Equipment

Although the attractive exterior
gives hint OF the beauties within.
Detroit movie fans will scarcely be
prepared for the surprise that awaits
them when the new Majestic theater
at woodward and willisaves. is for
mally opened TO the public, Thurs
day evening.
Is IL as though the ancient Roman
Amphitheater had been resurrected
from Undiscovered ruins. transplant
cd bodily 20 woodward-ave. and re-
constructed along modern lines. II
10 essentially q onefoor house. What
would ordinarily be the balcony Is
not separated from the main floor.
instead the seats start from the low.
sr level and slope majestically up
ward in unoroken tiers. A very mod
err stage. fully equipped and with
3 setting that Is sure TO evoke q
chorus OF surprised "ahs," takes the
place OF the Roman arena. This
stage. by the way, In one OF the
largest In this part OF the country.
large enough. In fact. to permit the
staging OF a mammoth production
should the management desire.
There In only one other house In
the world OF the Majestic type. That
- the Victoria. In Buffalo. but re
gently completed. II is absolutely
the latest word In moving picture
theater construction and stands In
3 class by itself among local amuse-
m~nt enterprises.
The Majestic policy will be to
present three performances every
day. matinee starting at 2:so D. m.
and two evening performances be-
ginning at and o'clock. that will
embrace the finest products OF the
moving picture realm. combined
with musical program OF original
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31
Follows Style of Ancient Roman
Amphitheate Formal
Opening Set for
Thursday

or. A carriage attendant win ~
on hand to assist the patrons.
The entrance is entirely finished
with tile. marble and terra Gotta u
keeping with both interior and ex.
terror Of the building. The lobbies
and foyers, In addition to their beau
~. are so spacious that the entire
seating capacity of the theater caI,
be accommodated In them. IN addt
ton to the foyer there 10 Z recessed
loggia or lounging room which q
artisticalIy furnished and fitted up
and which contains an open fire.
place to edd to its attractiveness
and to provide cozy atmospherA
On one side Of We foyer are spe
cious retiring and rest rooms Cor
ladies'. with maid in attendance.
while on the other there IL large
smoking room for gentlemen.
A Wonderful Heating Plan.
The arrangement OF the theatezs
itself. Is novel. original and unique.
and there are 2.160 seats. Every
seat has what Is termed . perfect
sight linc'' on the stage and are
comfortable, being finished In leath-
er, with soft but firm upholsterinG.
There are 40 boxes on both aides q
the auditorium. and across the CEN
ter. designed for comfort. The
chairs in the boxes were especially
designed for the Majestic and aro
made of reed finished In old ivory.
Ivory. gold and old rose are the
basis of the color scheme Of the
interior decorations. which conforms
TO the Adam period. Special feat
ures are the panels above the boxes.
some magnificent tapestries. and :
frieze that completely encircles the
auditorium. The lobby color schome
harmonixes with that Of the audi
torium. It's mosaic and terraxxo
flooring. marble, tile and wainscot-
ing with marble trimmings are mag
niticent specimens Of the best work
manship. beautiful hand-painted
panels leading to the foyer add an
other note OF splendor. Entrance 70
the theater n then gained by easy
inclines or through large, we'll
lighted passages. eaclf aisle being
carpeted In colors that match or
blend with it's surroundings.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31

prises In the east and viii continue
to introduce original ideas In add
ton TO what have been proven
be the best methods now In vogue
IN the leading theaters. Mr.. MCGEE
has been on the ground for several
months directing the finishing
touches. His idea Is to provide Ma
jsstic theater patrons with more en-
tertainment than has ever been Of
fered them before. Mr.. McGee's OF.
flee IL at the right OF the lobby, Just
before entering the foyer. where he
will be pleased to meet Majestic
patrons.
Bsauty Combined With Comfort.
In projecting. building and open
ing the Majestic theater. the Ma
testic Theater Co. has endeavored
to provide an auditorium that Is
beautiful not only on the exterior,
but In the interior AZ well. The
playhouse occupies plot OF ground
40 by It's feet. all Of which has
been used. on the east side OF Wood
ward-aye. at Willis. II il built OF
stone, steel and concrete. and the
stage, to provide for numerous light.
ing and other effects to be intro
duced, il as feet wide by 2s feet
deep. The main entrance is on
woodward-ave.. and there are nu.
merous exits both to woodward and
willis-aves.
G. Howard Crane. architect of the
building. and the Frank Harrington
Co.. OF Detroit. the builders, decided
that the Majestic should be In keep
ing with Its surroundings and its op
portunities. II therefore was do
cided to use the large frontage on
Woodward-avc. to advantage, and
this frontage Is faced with glazed
polychrome terra Gotta treated In
the modern architectural style. The
entrance. which. is In the center OF
the building. has three stores on
either side. and the second floor Is
to be laid out for high-class shops or
Offices. The theater entrance itself
has an elaborate marquise extending
to the curb so that patrons in their
automobiles may take their ladies tc
the entrance without being incon
venienced In wet and stormy wealth
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31

jestic theater was conceived by A.
Arthur Caille. who has been associ-
ated with the motion picture indus
try since its inception. Mr.. Cailie.
who is president OF the Majestic
Theater CO.. Inc. has associated
with him Henry Guthard and Frank
A. Wesbrook, both OF whom are well
and fayorably known II Detroit bust.
ness circles. Once the idea was
projected. action quickly followed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31

The location was chosen. competent
architects were engaged and CON
struction work started. Then came
the selection OF an experienced man
to handle the property and NJ. w.
MCGEE, OF New York city, because
of his wide and varied experience,
was made managing director.
Mr.. McGee understands the motion
picture world. He has directed Q
number OF successful similar enter
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31

ity and quality. The management
will endeavor TO create always. to
Offer at all times only such enter.
tainment that viii be consistent
with the dignity of American man
hood. The Majestic IL theater for
mothers. daughters, sisters and
wives. where the purity OF thought
win be conserved above all other
things.
The lavish outlay OF money repre-
scented In the construction Of this
theater has raised q storm of com.
ment: nevertheless the owners feel
that the new art OF photo-drama
Is worthy OF being presented In q
theater where luxury and refinement
are the keynote. and with dignity
that this growing form OF entertain.
ment fully jugtines. They feel that
conditions not only warrant. but de-
mand a theater OF this character,
particularly in the heart of Detroit.
and have endeavored to create an
institution that will reflect credit on
the city. the state and themselves.
Their judgment undoubtedly will be
vindicated by the results. the coop
Grafton and patronage OF the resi-.
dents Of Detroit and its many sub.
urbs.
An Ideal and its Realization.
The conception. development and
erection Of the Majestic theater is
the logical sequence or the trcna OF
public taste In amusements. within
the last few years Il has been con.
vincingly demonstrated that moving
pictures have come to stay. that
they are yet In their infancy and
have untold possibilities for future
development.
The best actors OF the legitimate
drama a few years ago. Of the lead.
ing musical and comedy productions.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31

are now enrolled In ''the movies"
Sarah Bernhardt. the incomr arabic.
deserted the stage for the screen.
Other great stars have followed suit.
The presentation OF the film dramas
Is In full accord with the finer quail
ity OF their acting. Scenery is accu-
rate TO fault. No detail is over
looked. Million dollar producing
companies are numerous. Great d.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31

rectors are engaged. men OF great
est mental attachments and vision,
resulting In the movie fan" being
entertained by the best actors, the
clcverest piaywrights. the finest
plays and the most skilled produ.
GERS. The rest has been left to the
theater itself
All successful accomplishments
are naturally the outgrowth OF ex.
pericnce and knowledge. The Ma
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-31

vi be
the ubhT Thursday m OF he t IN dwd a CT % Hng
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
GRAND OPENING

1t is planned to have a grand
opening of the new gymnasium
and athletic club rooms on Satur-
day evening, December 18th.
There is to be music, talks, games
and dancing. Everyone in the
community is invited to attend
and get acquainted with the
benefits of the Social Athletic
Club. There are very few towns
the size of Sturgeon Lake that
are so blessed. If more of such
institutions were built there
would be less young folks going
to the cities, but where there is
no place to spend their evenings
and meet with each other they
are driven from the farm and
small towns. George Cunning
ham is the promoter and deserv-
ing of thanks and credit for this
grand addition to our town. The
hall has 74-foot bowling alley,
billiard and pool tables, gymna-
sium and reading room. The
opening has been delayed on
account of waiting for the electric
lights but as the date is un-
certain, other lighting apparatus
has been arranged for. Be sure
and attend Dec. 11th. Sturgeon
Lake Hustler.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
RURAL CREDIT AND RURAL
THRIFT

The South and the West and
the Northern agriculture states
have much to learn in the way of
rural thrift from the New Eng
land rural communities. The
constant cry is easier credit for
the farmer, but what the farmer
most needs is more thrift. Some
of the Southern states are cursed
with crop lien laws which are
holding back the rural communi-
ties by allowing a man to mort
gage his future work and hopes
and keeps him continually in debt
instead of allowing him to lay
something aside. 1t is an
astonishing fact that Massa-
chusetts has five times more saw
ings bank deposits then have
twelve southern states. In
Massachusetts there are $500, 900
people and 2,250, 900 of them have
savings bank deposits. In three
years the savings banks in con-
nection with the public schools
showed ,400,00o deposits. Every
school in the rural communities
ought to have a course of thrift
talks" whereby the teacher could
lay before the scholars the neces-
sity of saving a portion of what
ever money they might earn.
This money could be deposited in
savings banks and, later, when il
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

From so to 80 per cent of the
proceeds of the sale will be used
for work in our community.
Only 10 per cent is returned to
the National Society. The
balance is to be used by a local
committee. and in places where
no local committee exists, by the
State association in promoting
public health work, especially
anti-tuberculosis campaigns in all
parts of the state. a"
To the five agencies selling the
largest number of seals per
capita, the services of a visiting
nurse will be given free for one
month. Many other valuable
prizes, books on health and sani-
tation, and banners will be
awarded to the county, city, town
and village having the largest
sale of seals per capita according
to it's class in population. A
bronze medal will be given to
every child selling 100 seals, and a
Red Cross button to every child
selling Is seals.
This is the season when every
man, woman and child in this
community may take an active
part in ridding Minnesota of
tuberculosis, which is causing
more deaths annually than any
other disease.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
SUGGESTIONS ON PREVENT.
ING WINTER FIRES

Stoves Place a metal stove
board on the wood floor under the
stove, and extending at least
twelve inches in front of the ash
pit door. Protect all walls and
partitions within two feet of any
stove with metal shield, leaving
an air space between the shield
and the wall. Leave no kindling
or other wood in the oven over
night. Do not hang clothes too
near the stove or stovepipe.
Pipes See that the lengths Of
stovepipe are well fitted together,
free from rust holes and parted
seams, wired firmly and fitted
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
AsKov, PINE COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DECEMBER ., 1915

has grown, could be used to pur-
chase good. safe bonds paving
three and one-half to five per
cent interest. The child mind. as
we'll as the minds of those who
are older, should be impregnated
with the fact that it is not what
one earns that makes a COM
potency for old age, but what
one lays aside.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

Many pupils were absent last
Friday, the cause was probably
eating too much Thanksgiving
dinner. But the many absences
this week surely is not due to
that cause we hope.
A Thanksgiving program was
given by the grammar room last
Wednesday. The seventh grade
pupils read their Thanksgiving
stories and the fifth and sixth
grades contributed of their
regular work.
Miss Hattie Nielsen, who is
teaching near Pine City, was a
visitor last Friday. You are well
come, come again because we
don't have too many visitors. We
would be glad if more Of the
parents would visit our school.
The Scouts held their regular
meeting at the schoolhouse Sum
day afternoon: the troop COM
mittee was present also. The
following program was carried
out: Scout yell; Song, America;
Oral Quiz on Second Class Re-
quirements; Address, Efficiency,
by Mr.. A. Gravesen; First Aid
demonstration; Scout Pace test;
Announcements: song, Battle
Hymn of the Republic; Scout
yell.
The following had excellent in
department for the month of
November: Primary: Werner
johnson, Ruth Pearson, Thyra
Sorensen, Leo Larsen, Elmer
Mogensen; intermediate: Hansine
Fisher, Helen Smith, Emma
Frokjer: Second intermediate;
Esther Degerman, Thomas Nor
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
II. G. ANDERSEN
SCHOOL NOTES

Seventh grade has taken up
the study of nouns.
We are pleased with the result
of the special election Tuesday.
Byron Olsen is staying at home
part of this week to play Mr..
Olsen.
The basketball boys have sent
for new ball as the old one is
worn out.
Our teachers are planning to
attend teachers meeting in Sand
stone Saturday.
Viggo Andersen has still that
habit of staying out every Mon
day; we wonder why.
We are patiently waiting for
the schoolroom in the basement
of the church to be completed.
The eighth grade arithmetic is
studying exchange. By January
we will have completed our book.
The Askov Sunday School has
an average attendance of 80
pupils, all children under Is, and
an average collection of ninety
six cents. Can any one in Pine
County beat this? Please let us
know!
We are sorry to learn that our
iovial schoolmate, Elna Petersen,
was taken to Minneapolis for
medical treatment Wednesday.
We will feel her absence very
much and earnestly hope she may
be with us by January l, strong
and cheerful as ever.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
CHRISTMAS SEALS

The sale of Red Cross Christ
mas Seals began on Thanksgiving
Day. The Minnesota Public
Health association in charge of
the campaign for this state hopes
to more than double the fund
raised through the sale OF. the
seals last year, when two million
were sold.
Eleven and one-half million
seals We're ordered for this state
and the most Of that number
have already been allotted to
campaign managers in various
localities.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
perfectly into the chimney.

perfectly into the chimney.
Stovepipes passing through parti-
tons, walls, floors, attics and
roofs are dangerous at best.
Where these must pass through
partitions. walls or floors. always
use a large, ventilated double
thimble. You cannot observe the
stovepipes in the attic. They
may come apart or rust. Fluff
and spider webs are likely to
gather on and around them, to be
set on fire when you least expect
it.
Chimneys-C Chimneys should
be built from the ground up and
never rest on wood supports. The
settling of the woodwork will
cause cracks in the chimney.
Nor should the chimney walls be
used to support joists or other
woodwork. Soft brick and poor
mortar are often responsible for
defects in the chimney. Use a
good quality of brick and cement
mortar, up through the first floor
and above the roof. Chimney
walls should be at least eight
inches thick. the tlue Of ample
size and lined with fire clay or
terra Gotta. Never stuff up flue
holes with rags or paper, nor
cover them with cheese-cloth. or
anything but a metal stop.
Chimneys should be cleaned fire.
quently.
Furnaces Protect all wood
work above and around boilers,
if within three feet, with a metal
shield, also all woodwork near
furnace pipes. 1t is best to rivet
the lengths of pipe together to
prevent disjointing. The pipe
should fit perfectly into the chin.
ney. Examine the pipe frequent.
ly for rust holes or other defects
Keep them free from rust, fluff
and spider webs, which are easi.
ly ignited.
Defects Defective stoves
boilers, furnaces, pipes and chin.
neys should be promptly repaired
or replaced.
Observation-Disclosures of over.
heating stoves, boilers, furnaces
and pipes.
Ashes These should never be
placed into wooden receptacles ol
bins, on wood floors or against
wood partitions, walls, fences
buildings, or any other wood
work. Use metal receptacle.
only, and on the outside, dunn
ashes away from all buildings.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

Prof. G. ". Kinney and Athlet-
ic Manager VIM. Moloney went
to Pine City last Saturday to
meet with representatives of the
schools in this district to arrange
the schedule for the basket ball
games this winter. Sandstone
will meet Hinckley ait Hinckley
on December 17th. The game
will be played a little earlier than
usual SO that those from here
who attend can return on the
$50 train. This will be . big
improvement and a large crowd
will undoubtedly accompany the
team. The local boys did fine
work last year and we under
stand that the team will be
stronger than ever this year.
All hope that they will land
the district championship Pine
County tSandstone) Courier.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
A CIGAR FACTORY FOR
fIINCKLEY

Henry Slough, a cigar maker.
was here the latter part Of the
week, making arrangements to
start a cigar factory.
Mr.. Slough has rented the
corner building formerly used by
G. T. Swain as a land office, and
will have his shop in operation
within the next few days. The
factory will be a great boost for
the town in many ways and every
addition of this kind means more
business for the town. Hinckley
Herald.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

Fac Simile (much enlarged) of
the 1915 Red Cross seal. hand
somely done in red and green.
1t is gummed like a postage
stamp and is designed to ex-
press holiday sentiments when
pasted on the back of mailed
envelopes or on Xmas pack
ages.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

tensen, Clifford Krantz, Elmer
Ecklund, Paul Frokjer, Stanley
Kuffel, Karl Christensen, Anna
Fisher, Marie Juhl. Verna krantz.
Barbara Kuffel, Astrid Pearson,
Signe Smidt, Eva Andersen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Something About the Lucky Man

We find him in every community. and of us would like
be independent as he.
Everything to come to him in such way
consider just why he the Lucky Man
Quite early life he began to Later when
knocked the door the Lucky Man there ready to
meet her.
seems that the only difference between of
and the SO called lucky only few dollars.
very easy for all young people their al
fairs that they, day, will be the lucky
Most of spend quite of money needessy for
that.
Keep record for month of what you spend in that
Then the second month by cutting half this needless
expense
Bring the balance bank and get INTEREST
BEARING CERTIFICATE. In years time you will have
saved quite sum- enough interest you in the game.
And some day you will be counted among the LUCKY
ONES
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
At Least Not Always.

When q. woman wants To make up
for lost time II isn't absolutely neces-
sary for her to go to a beauty parlor.
Exchange
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
NUMBER IL.
SHALL WE HAVE
BELL FOR XMAS?

The Young Peoples Society Is
making special effort IN trying to
secure enough money for which
to buy a bell and present 10 the
church. 1t is their aim To have
the bell here by Christmas If
possible, but they do not desire to
urge upon any one to donate, Ieav-
ing it to each and every one to give
free and voluntary contributions.
A list containing the names Of
contributors and upon which
there il space for more is at the
Askov Hardware store and Johan
Sorensen also has q list. Al il IL
the wish Of the Young Peoples
Society to present this bell. which
will cost ut least $225, To the
church before Christmas, II ii de-
sired that all contributions b.
given or subscribed within q
week, by Dec. 9th. as il will be
necessary to order the bell at
that time. Up to date there has
been about $l25 subscribed. The
bell which the society has
planned on purchasing will not
have to be paid for spot cash,
one-third Of the payment coming
due February lst and the second
payment March 1st and final pay
ment April 1st.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02
Job Printing

We are equipped to do your
job printing at the right prices.
Call and see samples. Our type
Is of the latest design and the
printing is up-to-date.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

The Pine County Poultry A.
sociation are planning on holding
a poultry show next month. 1t
is hoped the meeting can be held
at Hinckley, and all reasonable
efforts should be put forth to get
it here. The state will probably
give S4O0 towards premiums pro-
vided suitable list can be got
ten up. -Hinckley Herald.
The new sewer system, the
greatest public Improvement that
Sandstone has made for several
years, has now been completed
and Is working exceedingly well.
Quite number Of residences are
already connected and still more
will connect before the ground is
frozen very deep. All hope that
the very unsavory smells that
have issued from the open sewer
back of Main street will soon be
eliminated. This big improve
ment will be still more appreci-
ated as the years go by. Better
plan to connect next spring as II
is understood that all cess pools
in the sewer district will be
barred from use.--Pine County
Courier.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-02

Dare to Do Our Duty
Let us have faith that right
makes might, and in that faith
let us to the end dare to do our
duty as we understand it,
Abraham Lincoln.