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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
At THE STATE CAPITOL
Latin Losing Popularity.

latin Losing Popularity.
The passing Ct first year Latin. Ceas,
ar. Cicero and Virgil as high school
subjects Is an interesting feature OF a
compilation just made by the inspec.
More modern languages, according to
E. M. Phillips. state inspector, have
taken their place.
4 4 a
Watch For impure Candy.
Inspectors Of the state dairy and
food department are watching out
for the tammies of little boys and
girls who are wont to I'LL 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.
4 4 X
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 is that the to-
tai shipments from the Lake Superior
region will equal those of the banner
year of 1871 when 100000 tons was
the record.
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. FL. M.
Bracken, secretary of the State Board
OF Health, has come out strongly as a
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.
X 4 X
Big Demand For State Land.
Demand for state lands Is as brisk
az aver, State Auditor Preus said, COM
menting on the land sale season just
closed.
las Salable state lands diminish in
extent" he said, "the lands actually
sold are less and less going to specu-
lators and more and more to settlers.
At 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 n Il
State Valuations Increase.
A gain of S36,716.439 In the 40.
5essed valuation of taxable property In
Minnesota for the year 1915, compared
with the preceding period, has been
made public by the state tax commits
sion In its final figures fixing the total
| assessed valuation of the state at ST..
736,317,Si2. The full and true value
| of this property Is $4,000, 944 $3.50 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 $l5,000,000.
The tax commission felt called upon
! of the local assessors and county
9S2, and SIS per cent of the increase
| sey and st. Louis. The personal prop
at $45,34s,923, or nearly one-fifth that
| 4 h 4
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
HANDS LIKE VELVET
Kept So by Daily Use Of cuticurA
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

On retiring soak hands in hot Cuti-
cura soapsuds, dry and rub the ONT
ment into the hands some minutes.
Wear bandage or old gloves during
night. This Is a lone night treat
ment for red, rough, chapped and
sore hands," 1t works wonders.
Sample each free by mail with 32-p.
Skin Book. Address Cuticura, Dept.
KY, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Dec. o, 1914.
Dec. 10, 1914.

Germans evacuated Rouiers and
Armentieres.
French were victorious at Yer.
meI!es.
Serbians took many Austrians
and large stores Of supplies.
Revolution In Union OF South
Africa declared ended.
British took LOO Turkish pris-
oners and nine guns.
German submarine raid on Do.
yer was repuised by the forts.
Czech regiments In Austrian
army refused to fight against the
Serbians.
Military control Of South Sea
islands divided between Japan and
Britain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

For a really fine coffee at a mod.
crate price, drink Denison's Seminole
Brand, 35c the h., In sealed cans.
Only one merchant In each town
sells Seminole. IL your grocer isn't
the one. write the Denison Coffee CO.,
Chicago, for souvenir and the name
OF your Seminole dealer.
Buy the lib. Canister Can for 500,
ADV
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
An Objection.

The tramp looked over his dilapidat-
ed garments when at safe distance
from the farmhouse.
Il can't see," he muttered, why
such a fuss is made over the dogs
instinct in attaching himself to man"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Contradiction.

There are SO few suitable mar
riages it seems to me nowadays"
How can you say so when the press
chronicled in this one week the mar
rage of Miss Corn to Mr.. Cobb and OF
Miss Snow to Mr.. Blizzard?'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
In the effort TO 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
is q harmless, refreshing, fragrant prepa-
ration, marvellous in its action, relicv.
ing nervousness, slceplessness, exhaustion
and all head and nerve ailments by OK.
ternal use and inhaling. Ii is not nerve
food, but a nerve soother. BY giving the
nerves rest they furnish their own food
and tone, and all nerve pains disappear.
For children's colds and catarrh 1t IN
just the remedy, harmless and efficient and
30 pleasant to use. For men a pleasant
remedy to relieve and clear the head "the
morning after the night before This u
not an expensive preparation at 30 cents q
bottle, because ii brings the relief II has
many imitators at less price, but If 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

When you are In doubt as 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
When the Devil Was Sick.

Genevieve--I want to give Jack
some books. He's Ill, you know. aud
| can't decide what kind TO get.
religious?
Genevieve--Oh, my no! He's con-
yalescing now.--Judge.
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 the
Cossack,"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Prince Macmillan of Bavaria has
been on 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
$2,335, 800 The stockholders received
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. T. Adels
waerd, former minister OF finance;
Baron Palmstierna, deputy from Stock.
holm; several university professors
and many officers. They visited mum.
tions 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 goins aboard is not per-
mitted to take with him more than
one krone CT certs) in copper coins.
The government has taken this step
because the copper coins Of Sweden
we're leaving the country at such a
rapid rate that the government found
il difficult to keep up with The de-
mand.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Dec. IL, 1914.

Dec. IL, 1914.
Turkish fleet bombarded Batur.
German aviator dropped shells
on Hazebrouck but was killed BY
French shells. ..a......
British consul dragged from itai.
ian consulate at Hodeida by
Turks.
American Red Cross shipped
great quantity Of hospital supplies.
Rockefeller Foundation steamer
sailed with $500, 900 cargo.
Allies drove Germans across the
User canal.
serbians repulsed Austrians at
kosmai.
Germans occupied Prxaxnysx.
Lodz was evacuated by the Rus
SLAMS.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Dec. IL, 1914.

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

Maddern-I understand ink Is going
up.
Biixon-I don't care. just filled my
fountain pen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Write Murine Eye Kennedy Co., ClsIcag'
for illustrated Book OF the Eye Free.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
OF Hiuh Qeuree.

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

Youth sucks the sugar coating and
leaves the bitter pill for age to swal.
low.
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 Quinne, 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 Csc.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

Optimistic Thought.
When 1t Ia dark the coward 10 very
valiant.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Dec. 8 1914.

Dec. i. 1914.
Allies made further advances In
northern France.
Germans occupied LODI and
drove wedge into Russian center.
One Of the Prxemysl forts fell.
Russians sfelied cracow at long
range.
Turks occupied keda.
Forty British and French war
vessels arrived on the Dardaneliss.
Russian aviators attacked 6rss-
lau forts.
French aviators attacked Frsi
burg.
Dec. 7, is14.s
Allies In West began general Of
fensive.
6ei1ians repulsed German boat
attack along User canal.
Germans In Alsace fell back.
Russians homharded cracow sub
urbs and bcsieoed fortress Of lot
rem.
Germans abandoned zuler.
Serbians checked Austrian nd.
vance.
British steamer charcas sunk BY
German transport In Pacific.
Arrow dropped by aviator killed
Major General Won Meyer.
ostend was set on fire BY aero
plane bombs.
Bomb from German aeroplane
killed ten In Haxehrouck.
Government Of Holland lent
wheat to keiuium.
Dec. 3, 1914.
German headquarters moved from
RouIers.
Germano renewed attack on DIX
nude.
Turks were defeated near IA
tum.
British squadron under vlce-Ad.
rlral Sturdee defeated German
squadron under Admiral Won Spec
OF Falkland islands, sinking the
Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Leipzig
and Nurnheru.
Prince Won Bueiow reached
Rome as German ambassador.
Two sections Of American Red
Cross left Italy for Serbia.
Dec. Q, 1914.
Beigians took German trenches
on the User by rusc.
Germans sheiled Ypres and Fur.
mes.
serbians recaptured vaIIevo and
Ushirxa from Austrians.
Germans lost heavily In attack
on Lowicx.
Austrians defeated near era
COW.
Turks at kurna surrendered Ia
Indian troops.
Poiish-American relief commit
tee formed.
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.

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 sn-
nounces the formation of new steam
ship company which is to establish In
January line between Norway aud
the western coast OF South America.
Electric automobiles have made
their appearance in Norway. and IL
they prove satisfactory they will 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 arould Bergen. and
many of them are dry. Many farmers
havs 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 s4.50o from Mr.. Ind.
seth and wife. The same people had
given over $1,000 to similar institu,
tons in Roros, the birthplace OF Mr.,
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 organiza-
ton.
Gunhild Marie Nilsdatter Birkenes, a
widow of Greigstadt, Medicines amt, was
one hundred and one years old No
vember /. She has lived all her life
in 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 fol-
| 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 $1,000 year
| The late Mrs. Louise Margrete Still
ing, nee Toldorph, at Rudkoping, left
legacies aggregating $4,000. The
largest one, which amounts to about
$4,000, is to be managed lor the
benefit OF widows and daughters oil
| 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. IL
Vendfyssel wagons gave way Il
sleighs in October. and never in thu
memory of the oldest resident wa;
there such splendid winter weather a
that time of the year.
A seine boat from Nyborg scored q
great success at Anholt. One haul
of the seine brought SO much her
ring that both the seine boat and It'll
:! auxiliary were filed. The value OF
| tho ono cotcb ruas co 70o ryh;,b n IN, os,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

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

II wishes were mules most heggars
would have more kicks coming.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
His stand.

"Brudder Clapper.' severely said
good old Parson Bagster. why don't
yo' come to pra'r meetin and lift up
yo' voice In snppercation to de Lawd?"
ITS disuh.way wild me, pahson.'
replied the brother, who possessed q
prediction for being OH the off side;
Il goes into mnh closet at home and
prays dar in secret. don't take no
stock In dis thing o. 'dressin open let
tiers to de Lawd."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09

To be happy you must forget your
self and remember others.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-09
Gopher State
Happenings

> important Events ~
; 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 a large tax increase To-
the year 1915, but now 1t Is announced
that another increase will be made
for 1916.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-31
SUPREMACY or AMERICAN AUTOs

on w Sl0usson IN Leslie ~
An American ear is now firmly en-
trenched as the greatest speed orea-
ton In the world two American cars
IN fact for the machines which at
tanned first and second places in the
350-mie race az Shcepshead Bay on
October were Of the same make.
and cpch bcttered the previous worlds
record for 100 miles or more
hut let 1t not be inferred that for
cign competition was lacking During
tho past few years the foreign cars
have proved themselves consistent
winners of American speed events ana
there were those ln the motorcar In
dustry who felt that American manu-
facturers could never successfully
compete with the products OF the Eu.
ropeuu factories where speed ana
endurance were the primary consldr
crauous OF the designers and build
crs
I'm this worlds record breaking race
five foreign cars OF one make. repre-
sonting the PICK OF The output Of a
French manufacturer whose products
had been winning American speed
events consistently throuehout the last
three Years and two foreign cars o.
another make OF almost equal proml'
nence la racing circles. were entered.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-31
FIFTY YEARS or PROGRESS.

Many newspapers look over their
tiles and reprint weekly or daily the
news of twenty five or fifty years ago.
We have Just seen an article from a
cepr OF the Portland Oregoaiau. Of
August A.. 1855. in which the fol
lowing occurs,
agor f,ln. t,re. mopths communl-
cation with the cast hy way of the
plains has been wholly cut off except
'n cases where purlles VINO a ~ 20
49, ' rn ,nS St IN na , coilad,od for
battle ana 40 FAR remain masters OF
the situation. The telegraph line for
iong I's,aece " " ,'eir pos ,n, y.
that The mails either do not come
through at an or are compelled to
submit, 90 the Geloy o. oe'ns G ,, I'm.
tnaians 9rs oUnorontN furthor than
5vcr from amy Intention 20 retire from
the field or 70 cease their savage war
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progrc's 'n's excerpt D''"tS To no'',.
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-31
GREECEs MILITARY STRENGTH

hdIlN MhiAtlHll 10 latHilt 80
Greece is not. strictly speaking, one
Of The Balkan states but her history
and her interests both involve her
with them Like them she struggled
for generations go secure freedom
from Turkish misrule, and like them
she expects further ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
when the TURK finally is expelled from
Europe The king OF Greece Is Of
Scandinavian descent and his wife is
the German kBisers sister. u Is said
that The king. under the Influence OF
his wife. has kent Greece from join
ing with the entente powers, with
whom her future seems most secure.
Greece has a population in excess Of
$500. 600 and Is credited with being
able 10 mobilize about 100000 first
line troops and perhaps 10000 more
for home defense Yer navy was not
large but was reorganiled three years
ago by British officers. while French
officers rcmodeled her army Great
Britain and France are traditional
friends OF Greece. only "a formal pro-
test WAS made when they landed
troops at solontki 20 aid Serbia against
the TeutOuiC INVASION
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-31
ON nrrrRM1NED MAN

thoOlbNlNC 1ouit'l 7''lH l'"'ff
The Texas tancher Mr McAllen,
who stood pat against the invasion OF
his ranch house by band OF armed
McNlgans. klune two and wounding a
sufficient number 10 drive the ma
rnuders or showed what one deter
mined man may do when hc stands
anon hi4 rights with his back 20 his
henfthetone ana shoots 10 Nll on Grip
Die
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-31
With Scissors and Paste


Who tne Woman thar comcth.
Where fhp Buddhl sits ai rest.
~0hniHg thn unlit She hcnein
lif. uead child on her breast
Help met lhe cD uf her anguish
Hep mp Enlightened ONE
Hast thau tho power and me mercy
io site me taek ms son
Answers thc Buddha kindly
"lhy euef 4 shan pass away
And Thy son shall Le thine forever.
And thy nIght hr turned t0 day,
Bring me the seed of mustard
Though Dun single seed
IL DO come ftom the place appointed.
Tint shall boz am we need
What q che place appointed
Toll wc. Enlightened one
Where shall 1 fiud fho mustard
That viii give me- back my son
Answers Tine Eudlha kindly
I'm howell 90 NON Of pride
Whore newer q wife or husband
or parent Ui son has died
Scar hing. the woman wanders
Afar pu her eager quest
For the seed that viii soutnc and hau-
ish
The pain fhat guaws her breast
but Boo every home she enters
on novel COR hash OF pride.
There are hearts bowed down iu sur-
row
For loved ones who have died.
Thcir sorrow calls for service.
Ana the while SHE tarries there
She lifts bu Of the burden
That comes with grief and care.
Then lo' her search Us ended
Tier night becomes The days
For in the grief OF others
ller own has passed away.
john clair Mnot 100 Youths Com
paHl4n
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-31

uor of poIIe.es which have been dis
esrded entirely by DOS party aud
Shown to - wrong &. the IumclhIe
court uf history
Mr Fren amo nio prominence as
the champion ~ free -rude. go urlU
for revenue only which means ths
same th.ne The period before the
beginning 81 the Wat and after the
eua. tmcnt nf ire Underwood tariff
measure (which was par from free
trade or tariff for revenue onl}l
demonstrated deuf 'hat judia.ous
protection r absolutely necessary for
the welfare of this nation The rec
Hr.etIous placed upon Imports by the
present war hat, shown ar it never
was shown before that q scientific
protective urf, s essential 70 the
development 10 home industries. go
the protection ~ labor as wei as o.
capitol 90 tbe promotion o. domestic
trade and % the independence OF the
people on this nation of the 1icissi-
tudcs 10 which other nations may be
thrown hy war.
The ucvt paramount issue 81 Mr.
Hwan WAS uec silver at the ratio %
sixteen % ono MI Bryan himself
mo longer advocates such policy
time having refuted every argument
advanced hy him
The next paramount issue was im-
perlalIsm. ln which flght was
made FOR abandonment Of the Philip
pines Mr. Bryan now advocates Ia
dependence Of the Fihpinos when they
shall become prepared for it The
paramount issue Of 900 has gone to
the scrap heap
The uexr paramount issue was gov
eminent ownership OF railroads, and
he ana succeed IA missing storm
there which resulted in placing a
greater railroad mileage "a the hands
OF receivers than ever existed pc
fore Tens 0r thousands OF laborng
men were thrown out OF employment
the Incomes Of Investors. tens OF
thousands Of them widows and or
phans. we're very greatly reduced or
entirely cot or That paramount Is
sue also went TO the scrap heap.
Another paramount issue was,
shall the people rule
When it came TO the application Of
the direct primary one Of the IN
arumeuts OF popular rule--to him
self MT Bryan. at the Baltimore
convention, hcpudiatod the instruc-
tons OF his precinct OF his county,
Of his congressional district and of
his state, all of the Instructions given
by Overwhelming maioriues Of the
votes east in legal primary The
people rule" paramount issue went
To tho scrapheap.
~ Il Is AN down The line.