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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
WOODEN SHOES

Speakers at the convention Of
the Illinois shoe dealers uttered
an interesting prophecy:
Unless the world develops a
substitute for leather within two
years America will be the next
wooden shoe nation"
1t is only ten centuries ago
yesterday in the minds of those
who view time broadly--that all
the toilers of civilization wore
wooden shoes. Many of Europe's
most honest feet wear them now.
If we come to wooden shoes
there should be no shame about
it. Perhaps the change. instead
of bringing harm, would bring
goodness and joy.
Make everybody wear wooden
shoes and the porch climber
would join the roc and the dodo,
or else the Y. M. G. A. The
efficiency expert, able no longer
to slip noiselessly about your
business, would be more occupa-
tionless than Othello. The pus-
syfooter could annoy us no more
with his sickening stealth. Men
would come home earlier Of
nights, soberly clanking oak upon
pine as they mounted the front
stoop. Clog dancing would be
restored to it's proper place in the
arts. All the world would click
a xylophonic tune. Mahogany
shoes, made from old pianos,
would take us out on Sunday.
The ladies could have their num-
Der 3s enamelled in pink.
But what would become of the
Hon. Bill Stone of Missouri
New York Sun.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
NUMBER 49.
LOCAL. AND
PERSONAL,

r. Nortvig made q business
trip to Minneapolis Friday.
Christen Sorensen got out his
threshing rig yesterday and is
threshing oats for Sam Larsen
today.
Miss Emma Jakobsen returned
Tuesday from Withee, Wis.
where she attended the funeral
of Miss Marie Frost.
The Misses Agnes Henriksen
and Sine Jensen left last Thurs
day for Nysted, Nebr.. where
they will attend Danish college.
Miss Gertrude Morgan Of ST.
Paul, came here Friday to spend
a few days with her friend, Miss
Laura Juhl. They both returned
to st. Paul Monday.
Konrad Christensen, Christian
Haderup and Otto Christensen
left Sunday night for Lewisville,
where they will work for Andrew
Petersen, at concrete work.
Sheriff Hawley and Clerk Of
Court Gum made q trip through
the county Monday, stopping off
in Askov for a couple Of hours.
We acknowledge q pleasant call.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Miller were
Minneapolis visitors Saturday.
They autoed as far as Hinckley
but were obliged to travel by
train the balance Of the journey
on account of rain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17

better than the other. 1t de-
pends altogether upon the men.
A bank is no more or less than
an aggregation of men, and
stands or falls as the men stand
or fall. A bank is as good as
the men in control and no better.
1t is conceded that our state
laws, in encouraging state banks,
have done much to promote the
welfare of the country. The
bank by its process of gathering
the funds of the neighborhood
and putting them into good uses
have added materially to the
growth of communities. In
places where it would seem there
was no money, banks have been
established and have prospered,
and in prospering themselv es
have helped the community to
prosper, for the process of gath
ering money and lending to local
borrowers can have but one re-
suit, and that is beneficial.
State as we'll as national banks
by propagandas in the line of
better agriculture, civic improve
ment and thrift, have done much
for their respective communities
and the place for every dollar
that is not in current use is in
the bank of your choice, where
it will accomplish it's beneficial
work both for you and for the
community of which you are 9
part.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17

for national banks, in some places
running as low as ten thousand
dollars.
State banks are under the juris-
diction of the states, and most of
the states have a department of
government called the Banking
Department" as a rule, and the
official in charge "Superinten-
dent of Banks, Banking Commits
sioner, State Auditor" ETC., who
examines the banks under his jul
risdiction, as a rule about once a
year, but frequently more often,
and to whom the banks must re-
port usually without notice as
called for, from two to four times
a year.
State banks do precisely the
same kind of business as carried
on by national banks, namely, re.
ceiving deposits, paying checks,
discounting promissory notes and
making loans. State banks every
where are permitted to lend on
mortgage loan, a privilege denied
national banks, until the passage
of the Federal Reserve Act. Even
yet national banks in large cities
cannot make a mortgage loan.
The state laws are not uniform
by any means and vary as the
lawmakers have deemed wise,
The main difference lies in the
supervision and not in the man
ner of conducting business. In
fact, if you were to go into a
national bank as an employee
and then in a state bank you
would find no difference, except
in the matter of reports ano
supervision.
1t would be unwise and unfair
to even distinguish the one as
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
DUQUETTE

FROM OuF Correspondent.
The surveyors are busy be-
tween here and Nickerson sur
veying the road bed.
Mr.. Whitcomb from North Da-
kota, is visiting with his father
in-law, ID. w. Davis.
A light frost here Saturday
night did considerable damage to
some of the gardens.
The blueberries are still com.
ing in, altho in some localities
they have been injured by frost
John Narcotic and daughter
Cloda. left Monday to witness the
wedding of his daughter, Miss
Mary.
Mrs. Emery, who has been |
guest at the Cummings, returned
to her home at White Bear Lake
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bosell and Mrs
Holm of Dalbo. left Saturday
morning with a nice amount Of
blueberries as a result of their
visit here.
Ed Duquette returned from
Dakota last Friday morning. The
hail has destroyed most of the
crops out there so many of the
would be laborers had to return
home.
Ole Overlie has sold out his
stock and other property, anc
will leave shortly for some sani.
tarium. Mr.. Overlie has beer
ailing for some time, and will
doubtless find relief there.
A representative from Crane
Ordway & Co. of Duluth, an ex
pert in heating and ventilating
came down here Wednesday tx
look over the schoolhouse, with ;
view of making some improve
ments in the heating.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
P. A. CHRISTIANSON. OF
HINCkLEY, LAID
TO REST

The sad news of the death of
P. A. Christianson, of Hinckley,
at the Northwestern hospital in
Minneapolis, last Thursday after
noon, spread very rapidly over
all of Pine County.
About three months ago Mr..
Christianson became very i'll with
heart trouble, which was the
cause of his death. He was inn
mediately taken to the North
western hospital, where he re-
mained constantly. Two or three
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
The THIRTY Elm.

1t has been computed that If the
leaves of an elm tree sixty feet high
were spread out on the ground
edge to edge they would cover five
acres of land. These leaves, ayerag-
ing 100000 to a full grown tree,
will absorb water to the amount OF
seven tons during the normal sum-
mer day. We're it not for the in
gathering by the stomata during the
night few elns would soon draw
off all the water from district.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
Wooiaatlbsrinc.

"For ones wits to 60 woolgather-
ing" is an allusion to pitiful in
dustry sometimes seen in older
countries. In parts Of France, Ger
many and Spain very old people are
sometimes employed in gathering
wool from bushes in sheep pastures.
where it has been plucked from the
fleece as the animals pass too close
to the branches.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
GROWING Bodice.

Growing bodies have the most in
nate heat, they therefore require
the most food, for otherwise their
bodies are wasted. In old persons
the heat is feeble and therefore
they require little fuel, as u were.
to the flame. On this account, also,
fevers in old persons are not equal
ly acute, because their bodies .re
cold.--Health Culture.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
TALKS ON
THRIFT

This article is a part of a series
prepared by the Savings Bank Sec
ton OF the American Bankers Asso-
cation, No. 5 Nassau Street, New
York City, in connection with the
celebration in 1916 of the one hun
dreth anniversary of Savings Bank
ing in the United States.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
NOTICE

The Askov Mercantile Co. store
will be closed during inventory,
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day of next week.
49-1t H. r. Buck, Mgr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17

If you have anything to sell or
you wish to purchase anything
advertise in the American at 5
cents per line, and thereby make
your wants known all over north
ern Pine County.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-17
ASKOV MARKETS

/ write accident and life insur-
ance in a good company. H. Pet
ersen, at the American Office. 40
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-09-07

Cookevile the county seat of Putnam County, has pop
ulaton of $500 and is growing rapidly. Cookeve has six
passenger trains daily ten free pixies grain elevator two
brick plants picture show two harness factories three
produce companies two live and progressive banks;
ton factory unsurpassed hotels; second largest poultry
market in the state; nine rural routes fsusanng
water and light plant five good churches with active
gregations altitude of 1117 feet above level pure
freestone water that medicine ITSELF thoroughly equip
ped machine shop first class bakery sanitary p
respect garden for practically every residence in the
city, Touring mill with 100 barrel capacity school
uaon of approximately OOO double daily auto service to
adjoining towns; marble yard where the finest of tomb
stone work done; botting works complete in every
spect timber interests whose landings shipped direct
European markets; wholesale hardware firm that is
in every particular box factory employing large
number of hands at good three garages each with
repair shop and public filling gasoline station wholesale
grocery firm whose business goes into big figures annually
concrete and stone sidewalks than other town of
its population in the state lumber firms whose output
thousands of dollars monthly to the town. overall
factory that employ go hands with output of than
50 dozen daily state school book depository for several
countless high school with two college add
ed two newspapers that the county completely three
livery stables all of which furnish auto service; central
point for fourteen upper Cumberland countless location of
the State Polytechnic Institute costing $40 O00 the only
institution of its kind in the state and free anyone living
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-09-07
The New State School

The new state school with it's magnificent new, brick
buildings broad and beautiful shade is sight of
this property This school is built and by the state of
Tennessee One great main building and two splendid
dormtories already completed others are under
construction This the only school of its kind in the state
and present prospects indicate full attendance for the
first term.
Buy this property this good school educate your
children. child without education today is but
mon slave Give your little fellows a chance.
You can't lose by buying this good property Regardless
OF what you pay. it always sells for Within two
this land will be selling for three times what you pay
now People just learning how valuable this upland is
and it is getting higher day. Get in this good
tract and make money This upland is the coming
country and offers great opportunities for e health hap
piness and prosperity
Statistics show that there is money made in the in
in real estate values than from all other sources COM
bined One good investment is often worth lifetime of
labor little invested in this good land may start
you on the road to wealth.
When you buy real estate yon buy an inheritance Own
some land you truthully say OUR country Never
again, between and the end of time will you have
chance to buy this beautiful level land your own price
Opportunity knocks every mans door and is now
pounding yours. Come and buy
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-09-07

in the state Feera and Postoce building costing $685.
OO two telephone systems that reach every section Of the
country and the home office of the Ganesboro Telephone
Company covering number of Tennessee counties and
tending into Knucky doing business of $75 900 annual
ly Commercial Club of 100 active members free city
mail delivery beginning September 16, 1916
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-09-07
PUTNAM COUNTY

The soil of Putnam County will grow any product known
to field orchard garden and develop them the highest
state of perfection Fruits and vegetables reach the rich
est flavor and color.
There is favorte crop. The farmer is permitted to
make his choice with the of most profitable
yields.
Pure bred cattle and hogs being introduced with much
profit
Putnam has phosphate than any other county the
state
An abundance coal is found in the section of
the county.
quarry of the purest ho stone is within few miles
of Cookeville.
The home of than hundred varieties Of profta
BILE timber
Some of the finest water possibilities in the state
high type of citizenship and the gamest in the South
with an educational spirit in every community.
Absolutely pure air and altitude free from chs and
fevers and all climatic sickness
Wood manufactures every section of the county and
six prosperous banks in the county.
An almost nexhausbe supply Of sandstone suitable for
building purposes. .Ls
Over quarter million dollars in first class pixies.
More miles of railroad than any other county between
Knoxville and Nashville.
Rich limestone soil easily susceptible to fertilizer and
pecialy adapted to truck and fruit growing.
Putnam County has made larger gains in population and
mineral developments between periods than any
other county in the state.
Ranges in altitude from 600 to 1000 feet
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-09-07

Has the very best educational facilities in and
country.
Largest poultry producing county in the state.
Second largest mule producing county in the state.
COOKEVILLE
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-09-07

TERMS-One Third Cash. Balance in One and Two Years
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03
TATE WARNED NOT
TO MEET HEMPEL


According to the latest reports from
fighting fans Texas Tate is not believ-
ed by his friends to be equal to the
task Of defeating Hempel at Ardmore
tomorrow night.
On this subject the Daily Oklaho-
man says:
In signing to meet Jack Hemple at
Ardmore next Friday night, Texas
Tate refused to take the advice Of
friends. experienced in the boxing
game. who urged him to get more ex-
perience before tackIing Jess Willard 5
former sparring partner
"Tate showed in his min at Chicka-
sha few days ago that he is at a
great disadvantage when opposed by
man with superior ring experience.
He has an uppercut that will ruin Hem
pie II it lands often enough, but It is
question whether he can get through
the defense Of man who spent sew
eral months blocking the uppercuts OF
the worlds champion.
"A few days before Tate met Flynn
it was announced that he would take
on Hemple at Writ July 2S and when
slight injury TO his arm in the Flynn
bout caused the postponement Of the
date. Jimmy Kelley and other friends
advised the Chickasha man 10 set the
match back far enough that he could
improve his work. Evidently Tate
came to the conclusion that he could
take care Of himself. for within a day
or two came the announcement that he
would meet the easterner this week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03

SHOW BIG
INCREASE
Income Of Chickasha POsiOfice in July
rs Percent Greater Than in
July Last Year

A flattering report for the month Of
July has just been forwarded by Post
master Barefoot to the postoffice de-
partment at Washington
This report shows the total receipts
for the month to be $297S as against
s2s72 for July, 1915, an increase Of
over b per cent The increase for the
last twelve months has been graeaal.
As postal receipts reflect the bust
ness activity Of a community Chicka-
sha is shown to be in a very flourish
condition,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03
WIFE AND
HOME ARE
BUR NED

The home Of b. c. Berry at 1927
Minnesota avenue, was burned to the
ground and his wife Is in bed with a
badly burned arm and on the verge
OF nervous prostration, all the result
OF the explosion of a gasoline stove.
When Mrs. Berry struck match to
light the stove preparatory 10 getting
supper yesterday evening the explo-
sion occurred. Fire caught her apron
and she received some bad burns on
the arm before she could put it out.
She was alone in the house and before
she could call help and receive aid
from the fire department, the house
was too far gone to save.
The eight room. two-story residence
belonged to J. T. Hill and was insur-
ed. Practically nothing was saved
and the loss of furniture. clothes and
other personal belongings amounted to
about $1,000. The contents were not
insured. The house was valued at
$500. insurance 1920.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry and two chill
dren are staying at the home of ". f
Lacey. 227 East Alabama where Mrs
Berry is under the care Of a physi
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03
REvIvAL AT PocAssET.

Pocasset, Okla, August AT the
Methodist church in Pocasset series
Of revival services was begun about
two weeks ago and is in progress now.
Rev l. w. Armstrong of Anadarko is
assisting the pastor, Rev. A. b. Wal
dripsSp this meeting. From the very
outset there has been deep interest
in the meeting. The members OF the
Baptist church have lined up and are
working in all possible earnestness
with the Methodist folks. Last Sun
day was great day when nine young
people were baptized and received in
to the church Mr.. Armstrong preach
ed two strong, convincing sermons
Sunday and held a yryice for the
children Sunday afternoon. During
the first week there were over fifteen
conversions.
Next Monday night series Of ser
vices will begin at the Gilbert school
house. five miles from chickasha.
which viii be conducted by Rev. Arm
strong. This is a fine section Of the
country and great results are looked
for This meeting will last probably
week or ten days. The meeting here
at Pocasset will close Sunday night.
Rev Armstrong win be at verden
some time during September.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03
THREATENS
TO TIE UP
ALL ROADS
President Wilson Asks for Conference
With National "Fixer" in Order
TO Prevent Huge Strike
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington August S.-President
Wilson today asked for conference
with Commissioner Chambers Of the
federal board of mediation and concil-
iation. presumably to discuss the
threatened strike Of the four big broth
erhoods Of railroad men which would
cause nationwide tie-up of transpor-
tation.
Trainmen say they will not arbi-
trate and the railroads refuse to yield.
Should the president demand arbitra-
tion he would face the resentment Of
several hundred thousand laboring
men. If he fails to bring about arbi-
tration he will face asparalyzed trans
portation system, resulting in tremens
dous business confusion and suffering
Administration officials and repre-
sentatives of railroads and labor are
pessimistic over a possible agreement
being reached when the brotherh Gods
committee and railroad officials re-
sime their conference in New York
on August 8.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03

TOURNEY
TOMORROW

An El Reno-Chickasha golf tourna-
ment, in which only twelve Of the best
players from the swo clubs will play
is scheduled for tomorrow in this city.
Players having the same handicaps
will be matched against one another
The visitors who will arrive ON the
morning train will be met with autos
and taken to the club The morning
will probably be devoted to practice
and the matches played in the after
noon. Luncheon will be served at the
club at noon and dinner at six o'clock.
Members not playing may reserve
plates in advance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03
q Die For My COuniry" Were Last Words
Of Sir Roger Easement Before His
Execution at 8 O'clock Today
ACCOMPANIED BY TWO
CATHOLIC PRIESTS
Noted Irish Leader Shows No Signs Of
Breakdown and Did Not Lose Hope Of
Reprieve Till Last Night
Bv United press.

BY United Press.
London, August S.-Sir Roger Case
ment, who was convicted Of treason in
connection with recent Irish revolts,
was hanged at Pentonville prison at 9
O'Clock this morning and was cut down
ten minutes later.
II die for my country" We're the
Irish leaders last words.
Only few officials witnessed the
hanging but a large crowd waited out
side Of the jail When the bell tolIed
announcing the laws satisfaction a
few cheers were heard intermixed with
groans.
Several Irish women attempted a
demonstration but were driven away
by guards
Sir Roger went calmly to his death.
attended by two Catholic priests. He
appeared to be slightly nervous when
he left his cell but there were no
signs of breakdown and he smiled
grayely at the guard remarking, IT'S
a beautiful morning
Easement expected a reprieve or a
commutation Of his sentence up to last
night but when darkness came. .he real
,aed that there wasgno nope.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03
Daring Little German SeabOaI Eludes Vig-
lance Of Allied Patrol and is Now
on Way to Bremen
DEUTSCHLAND TOWED
TO VIRGINIA CAPES
Then Drops Into Sea and Has Not POked
Her Head Above Water in Twenty
Hours, Say Reports

BY United Press.
Norfolk. va. August S-The Ger
man submersible Deutschland is now
boring her way safely through the At
lantie ocean, having safely passed the
allied patrol and headed for her home
port, Bremen.
Reports which were received at
Hampton Roads this morning indicate
that the elusive ship has not poked her
head above water since becoming sub
merged near the Virginia capes last
night. AT that time the nearest Brit
ish warship was five miles distant, ac-
cording to the tug Jimmie which ac-
companied the submarine as far as the
capes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03
SAY
SUFFRAGE
OR FIGHT
WOman's Party Will Oppose Wilson i
Democrats Fail to Pass Federal
Suffrage Amendment

BY United Press.
Denver. Colo, August Miss Anne
Martin. chairman Of the woman's par
ty, today told the United Press that If
the Democrats fail to pass the federal
suffrage amendment the influence Of
the woman's party and hundreds Of
thousands Of dollars would be cast in
favor of Hughes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-08-03
GRATEFUL
TO FRIENDS

OF an the winning candidates in the
primary election Tuesday, perhaps
none were happier or more apprecia-
tive for support than Mrs. Edna 7.
Watkins, nominated Tor court clerk,
Mrs, Watkins issued the following
statement:
TO my friends and supporters
take this method OF extending to
you my heartiest gratitude for your
untiring efforts IN my behalf, / am
not entitled to any credit for my recent
victory, but am according you all cred
It. 1t shall be my constant aim
throughout my administration to man
ifost my appreciation and 70 give you
ain honest, courteous and efficient adj
ministration,
Gratefully yours
Edna T. Watkins.